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Would you return it for one stuck green pixel?

Title says it all got one stuck in the center, green. Only super noticeable on shades of grey.
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Well if you're lazy like me then no. But if you feel like you've been conned out of your money then return it.
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sure... you paid a fair deal for the phone- if you're dissatisfied, then samsung/retailer should rectify it.
but it does sound like lots of hassle for a single pixel.

of course...especially when you will be noticing it, everytime when you look at it

i'd return it . im sure now you see and look at the dead pixel everytime you look at the screen as you have already spotted it.

Well, kind of how I feel guys.
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Just so that you don't regret do it
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eallan said:
Title says it all got one stuck in the center, green. Only super noticeable on shades of grey.
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Probably not, depends on how noticeable it was.
If everything else works fine, there is always the chance you'll return it and get something far more annoying.
It reminds me of friends who used to return monitors that had a bad pixel.
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Yes I definitely would. Not sure if they'll accept the return though because of just one dead pixel.

yeah im sure it will be fine with exchange to newset.

ChodTheWacko said:
Probably not, depends on how noticeable it was.
If everything else works fine, there is always the chance you'll return it and get something far more annoying.
It reminds me of friends who used to return monitors that had a bad pixel.
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I would return a monitor for one. I haven't had a dead pixel in a monitor in a very long time.
This one is pretty noticeable being in the center and all.
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I would definitely exchange it coz i know how annoying that one dead pixel is.. i had a iPhone like that and i took it to apple store and they exchanged it for me.

I would definitely return it.
You deserve a new and defect free screen when you have paid for a new device.

Definitely I would. You'll never forgive yourself if u don't do it
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Talking with the vendor, hoping they take care of me. They have a pretty awful policy on the books there though at 11 dead pixels for a return...
They're talking to the supplier, i will keep you posted.

Aren't there any apps that force colours to all the pixels which then, in turn, might unlock the green one?
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Just found 'Pixel Fixer V 2.0' and its free. Give it a go. You can't lose really.
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Exactly, there are methods of fixing dead pixels with a good chance of success. I would definitely google it and try them out (and maybe try to figure out which may be best for AMOLED screens).
Then, if nothing works and the dead pixel is in some annoying place I would ask for a replacement.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/dead-pixel-detect-and-fix/com.htc.chris.blackspotdetect

Even if you don't mind, say in the off chance you sell it later - and the buyer notices it and decides not to - you'll regret not getting a new phone.

Prozac69 said:
Just found 'Pixel Fixer V 2.0' and its free. Give it a go. You can't lose really.
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Thank you, I already tried that overnight to no avail (and then again several times for a few hours.)

Screen defect?

I just got galaxy s3 for t-mobile today and I just noticed like black streaks or dots on the screen when viewing a pure black background in a dark room with brightness on mid/low
Does anyone else have the same issue?
Thanks.
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I've read some stuff saying these black spots occur in all amoled displays. Apparently its one of the drawbacks of this tech.
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otariq said:
I've read some stuff saying these black spots occur in all amoled displays. Apparently its one of the drawbacks of this tech.
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Yup. It happens on my PS Vita as well.
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Got them here too
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It's normal just have to live with it or exchange and hope you get one with less of the black spots
"All this knowledge is giving me a major brainer!"

I have this too, once virgin mobile gets more in stock they're swapping it for a new one, hopefully its better!

I don't think I have any. I turned my brightness all the way up and put a black background on my phone and I don't see any. Is this rare for new phones and something that happens over time of using the device?

cgardnervt said:
I don't think I have any. I turned my brightness all the way up and put a black background on my phone and I don't see any. Is this rare for new phones and something that happens over time of using the device?
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No its not rare for phones with AMOLED screens. I dont think other displays do this, could be wrong
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browniegirl said:
No its not rare for phones with AMOLED screens. I dont think other displays do this, could be wrong
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So its either you have it or ya don't? Mine looks to have none right now.

cgardnervt said:
So its either you have it or ya don't? Mine looks to have none right now.
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Chances are you do but just cant see them. I know i only see mine while waiting for fb to load a photo.
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I found mine yesterday... I was kinda mad but realized I only saw it in a dark room with a black background so I feel better... I can't see it otherwise so ill live with it...
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Just go call Tmobile and tell them to send you a replacement.
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browniegirl said:
Chances are you do but just cant see them. I know i only see mine while waiting for fb to load a photo.
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Not even with FB pictures loading and what not with the brightness turned all the way up I see none. Maybe I just got lucky!

I got a huge one right where the camera is. It's only noticeable when in dark room black screen. It's about one cm. Called store said I'd have to wait to get it replaced cause they're out of them. Hopefully I get one with no or at least tiny ones :banghead:
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I have like three our four of them around 1mm in diameter, but like everybody said I only notice it at night or in a dark room with a black background. it's nothing that really bothers me because it's not just any black background but a specific one. I don't know what it is but I dont think it's much of an issue unless you're a perfectionist or have OCD. The only thing I care about is not having dead pixels. I had the vibrant before this for two years and the screen has no dead pixels or burning so I think Samsung can be trusted when it comes to the lifespan of the screens.

dardani89 said:
I have like three our four of them around 1mm in diameter, but like everybody said I only notice it at night or in a dark room with a black background. it's nothing that really bothers me because it's not just any black background but a specific one. I don't know what it is but I dont think it's much of an issue unless you're a perfectionist or have OCD. The only thing I care about is not having dead pixels. I had the vibrant before this for two years and the screen has no dead pixels or burning so I think Samsung can be trusted when it comes to the lifespan of the screens.
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dang!!! I'd definitely be *****ing about it to Sprint! Good thing you're not a perfectionist like some of us
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Fwiw Mine show up on black screens with brightness all the way down
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It's normal. That what they do. They have been numerous threads on this already
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[Q] Cracked Screen? What to do?

I put my Nexus 4 on a shelf that was about 5ft high, then someone pushed the shelf causing my phone to fall face down on the carpet. I thought the phone would handle the drop, as it had happened to me before, but I looked at it and the front glass, not LCD, was completely shattered. I know this would be a costly replacement, I would just like to find something under $100. What makes it bad is that the phone is only a month old, and I didn't have a case on it, kinda my fault.... But I'd like to ask if anyone else had this problem, and if so what was the solution, how much would it cost to buy a replacement online? and is it easy to replace at home, because I never replaced a screen by myself? If so did you get yours replaced at a shop? and how much was it with the glas and digitizer? Thanks, also do you think the prices for the screens will go down? They seem to be going down, because I could probably wait a month if it makes a big difference.

$115 lg does it for you.
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Do you know of anything cheaper?
It doesn't sound bad but I just dont want to deal with sending in my phone, plus if its rooted? will it make a difference?
persheshhater said:
$115 lg does it for you.
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aanonymoushuman said:
Do you know of anything cheaper?
It doesn't sound bad but I just dont want to deal with sending in my phone, plus if its rooted? will it make a difference?
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unroot it not difficult if u use one of those toolkits. doubt you can find anything cheaper than that. screens are expensive. max you would save $20 but you run the risk to not succeed by doing it urself(unless u r a pro in such things)
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persheshhater said:
unroot it not difficult if u use one of those toolkits. doubt you can find anything cheaper than that. screens are expensive. max you would save $20 but you run the risk to not succeed by doing it urself(unless u r a pro in such things)
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Welcome back to XDA.
Also, toolkits are the devil.

aanonymoushuman said:
Do you know of anything cheaper?
It doesn't sound bad but I just dont want to deal with sending in my phone, plus if its rooted? will it make a difference?
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That's about the cheapest you can go. I paid about $250 for mine, and I had to fix it myself. Then again I prefer to do it myself.
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Dead pixel !!

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Just bought my gs4 today.& i have a dead pixel.its a red dot visible on black and grey..somebody knows how to fix this??
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well you could replace the screen. or just take it back & get a replacement device. within 14 days verizon would give you a new one. not sure about other carriers.

I'm from belguim.there is no verizon here ^^
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If it's red it would then be a stuck pixel? There are some ways to potentially fix those (flashing images of different colours very quickly), but being brand new I would replace the phone.
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Just tell me where the funeral is.

tietherope said:
If it's red it would then be a stuck pixel? There are some ways to potentially fix those (flashing images of different colours very quickly), but being brand new I would replace the phone.
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Yeah i think im gonna replace it.probably they will give me a new one right away
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kevjee said:
Yeah i think im gonna replace it.probably they will give me a new one right away
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Try playing this video (don't directly stare at it):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62d17RtgVU8
Keep it going for a while.
There's an 8-hour version if you're willing to try that overnight before returning it.

patelkedar91 said:
Try playing this video (don't directly stare at it):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62d17RtgVU8
Keep it going for a while.
There's an 8-hour version if you're willing to try that overnight before returning it.
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Going to bed now.gonna put the 11 hour video on.if that wont work nothing will
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Didnt work
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If only one pixel out of 2073600 pixels is stuck or dead and it doesn't affect you much, then keep it.
But if it bothers you, you are fully entitled to exchange your new phone.

Same problem here, bought a S4 this morning with one dead or stuck pixel (green dot on black background).
Already exchanged at the store with no problem.
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kevjee said:
Didnt work
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Sorry! Go ahead and return it if it bothers you. I know how it's necessary to want a perfect phone when you first buy it! :-o
Good luck.

patelkedar91 said:
Sorry! Go ahead and return it if it bothers you. I know how it's necessary to want a perfect phone when you first buy it! :-o
Good luck.
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Yeah u know.we pay enough for it.so i dont want that **** on my screen xd
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kevjee said:
Didnt work
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These things never does. I have had a lot of devices with stuck/death pixels - always seems to be a 1st batch issue. And always we find these "fix" recommendations but they NEVER work Swap it.

I had a red stuck pixel on my Galaxy S2, I removed it by simply rubbing the screen on the dead pixel while applying pressure.
It disappeared and never came back

I'd be devastated rather take it back.

[Q] My amoled cracked. Any Suggestions on what i should do.

I can't believe it happened to me but my amoled underneath the screen cracked while it was in its case. It cracked while I was getting into my truck.
How did others get theirs fixed? I have it insured by AT&T but it will cost another 200$ I only bought this a little over a month ago. Any other cheaper alternatives besides trying to fix it myself?
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avilachris said:
I can't believe it happened to me but my amoled underneath the screen cracked while it was in its case. It cracked while I was getting into my truck.
How did others get theirs fixed? I have it insured by AT&T but it will cost another 200$ I only bought this a little over a month ago. Any other cheaper alternatives besides trying to fix it myself?
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from the reports i've been hearing, fixing it yourself is actually more expensive, the $200 charge is cheaper then what the amoled is worth.

I would call samsung for just warranty repair. If internal is damaged but external has no sign of damage, they usually honor the warranty.
This is what I did, I called for warranty repair, they wanted the description of damage. It was pretty much as same as OP problem. They wanted me to send pictures via email both on and off screen. I guess they wanted to see if the glass was undamaged. After few email exchanges, they honored the warranty repair.
I always be blunt and frank with them but try not to be a ****. If you show respect and tell truth, they will be nice to you too.
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sharpehenry said:
I would call samsung for just warranty repair. If internal is damaged but external has no sign of damage, they usually honor the warranty.
This is what I did, I called for warranty repair, they wanted the description of damage. It was pretty much as same as OP problem. They wanted me to send pictures via email both on and off screen. I guess they wanted to see if the glass was undamaged. After few email exchanges, they honored the warranty repair.
I always be blunt and frank with them but try not to be a ****. If you show respect and tell truth, they will be nice to you too.
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Did it cost you anything? For warranty repair I would just call the Samsung repair number?
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avilachris said:
Did it cost you anything? For warranty repair I would just call the Samsung repair number?
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I didn't pay any. Make sure you tell them external has no indication of any damages. Just keep teeling them that. Tell them digitizer/oled started making weird lines.
AT&T also has 1 year warranty as well so I would try both. But I always get better result straight through manufacturer than carriers.
I hope this helps and good luck.
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sharpehenry said:
I didn't pay any. Make sure you tell them external has no indication of any damages. Just keep teeling them that. Tell them digitizer/oled started making weird lines.
AT&T also has 1 year warranty as well so I would try both. But I always get better result straight through manufacturer than carriers.
I hope this helps and good luck.
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Thank you. I really appreciate it. One more question. Was your screen working at all? Cause 3/4 of mine is just black
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avilachris said:
Thank you. I really appreciate it. One more question. Was your screen working at all? Cause 3/4 of mine is just black
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Yes. It was still working. But spider web like internal crack was very painful to view through.
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