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Dead Pixel on Camera

I just got my Nexus 4 (16GB) after being in Limbo 2 since Monday and when I got it today and tested the camera, there was a black mark/dot on the camera. It appears on photos and anything that accesses the camera. I've already called up Google and placed an RMA, but I'm curious if anyone else has this issue?
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This is the first time I've seen this issue. Weird though.
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That's bizarre. I've honestly never seen anything like that before.
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Yeah, this is the first time I've ever seen this before. I didn't even know it was possible to get a dead pixel there.

Very strange indeed, maybe there is a dust spec stuck inside the lens
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publet said:
Very strange indeed, maybe there is a dust spec stuck inside the lens
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First time to me... Maybe issue with image compression process?

Wow I haven't seen that before..bummer

Moved to Q&A
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I think it's probably something very small stuck to the glass of the camera. Can camera's even have dead pixels?

take more photos and we can make this into a game of find the black spot!

My phone has a rattling sound when shook, or picked up quick, tapped....
Then... i started focusing with the camera and the camera focusing started to make clicking and locking sounds....

Yeh it doesn't look like a dead pixel. It looks like a speck of dust/dirt..

looks like a dead pixel to me. i had the same on my Galaxy Nexus, but the dot wasnt as big as yours. Proceed with the RMA and get a new one

How about trying to take some reference pictures. Get a sheet of paper with a grid on it and take a photo then give the camera a good (but careful) shake, then take the same photo from the same place and see if it has moved. If so, you know it's dust.
Not sure how that helps cos you can't get at the camera to clean it out. I suspect you'll need to RMA it either way

3Shirts said:
How about trying to take some reference pictures. Get a sheet of paper with a grid on it and take a photo then give the camera a good (but careful) shake, then take the same photo from the same place and see if it has moved. If so, you know it's dust.
Not sure how that helps cos you can't get at the camera to clean it out. I suspect you'll need to RMA it either way
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I've tried that and it is still there.
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I'm having the same issue ,So do
I just call Google directly ?
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ceasernem said:
I'm having the same issue ,So do
I just call Google directly ?
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Yea just call Play Support. I confirmed with a rep today that they have phones in stock. Just be prepared to have them place a pending charge on your card for the amount of the phone while waiting for the warranty process.

ceasernem said:
I'm having the same issue ,So do
I just call Google directly ?
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Yup, just call them and explain the situation.
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Yea just call Play Support. I confirmed with a rep today that they have phones in stock. Just be prepared to have them place a pending charge on your card for the amount of the phone while waiting for the warranty process.
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Pretty much this, except my replacement hasn't shipped out yet it even though I place the order on Monday evening.

Seems like it was just dust as the black mark is no longer there.

Sparta507 said:
take more photos and we can make this into a game of find the black spot!
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Good idea.. HAHAHHAAA xDDD..

[Q] Nexus 7 Screen magically cracks..

The most "wonderful" thing happened today.
Here's the story:
I bought my Nexus 7 tablet a few months ago. I love this tablet, it's by far the best I've used. Today, I placed my tablet on my table after using it, and turned on some music on my laptop and danced around. It did not fall, didn't fly off, or run and fall down (what?). It was there the ENTIRE time. I then went back after a snack, turned off my music and decided to watch something on Netflix in bed. But one thing alarmed me. The bottom portion (equal to where the camera is on the top) had a gross crack, which extended in three sections to about the bottom half of the screen.
What. The. Heck. ??? Was what I promptly said as I stared at the crack. Now normally I'd shake it off and say "If I can use it, it's fine." HOWEVER, I can use the upper portion and some of the middle, I CANNOT use the bottom half. What does that mean? WELL guess what. It means I can't press the home, back, or other button. So I basically can't use it. Not a good idea after all, is it? I also can't type some letters. If it was in the toppish, I'd be fine with it. But this is ridiculous.
Funny, this happened before with a certain Dell laptop. Closed it. Placed on table after going upstairs. Lifted screen. Huge black gash on it.
Amusing on how cheap products are these days. For paying $199 I wasn't expecting pure gold, but this? Is it THAT sensitive? Please.. what kind of luck do I have.
Now to where I need help. What can I do now?? I sold my cracked laptop for $150, got a $50 from my Dad, and now it just CRACKS. And he woulldn't believe me after the other laptop. Now let me do say I take great care of my things. My phone has no cracks, or dents, or scratches and I've had it even longer. Is it possible to fix it? Please help. why me.. Is there some way I could move where the 3 buttons are? ugh.

You could buy a OTG cable and use a mouse on your nexus 7. As long you can see the screen to click on things. You can pickup a OTG cable for couple dollars on amazon or eBay.
If you bought the tablet from Google store. Try contacting them about trying to get it fixed. If you bought it else where you would have to contact Asus about it.
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I was going to say get a replacement screen on eBay but nevermind
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VonEsch said:
I was going to say get a replacement screen on eBay but nevermind
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Wtf!! Looool.
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androidkid311 said:
Wtf!! Looool.
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People surely wont pay that?
How stupid must they be....

VonEsch said:
I was going to say get a replacement screen on eBay but nevermind
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Why!!!??? Is this some kind of error?

Jim Omar said:
Why!!!??? Is this some kind of error?
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No I'm sure they have more than ten available. At that price I don't see why not
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How many times did you exhange?

The thread title says it all. How many times did you return your nexus 10 before you received one that was free of defects? I have one that freezes once or twice a day and am considering the exchange process. Luckily I purchased through samsclub and should be able to just go to the store.

None!
Yes mine has light bleed, but on auto brightness in 3 months I have literally NEVER seen it in real life usage unless actually turn the brightness up to 100% and look for it. In actual fact its got better from when I bought it in Feb. As for the lock ups you mentioned, since the last software update and using Chrome Beta I have seen no locks or reboots in at least a month!
I expect your problem is linked to an app not the device itself.

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None!
Yes mine has light bleed, but on auto brightness in 3 months I have literally NEVER seen it in real life usage unless actually turn the brightness up to 100% and look for it. In actual fact its got better from when I bought it in Feb. As for the lock ups you mentioned, since the last software update and using Chrome Beta I have seen no locks or reboots in at least a month!
I expect your problem is linked to an app not the device itself.
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I've tried removing most apps without success including chrome and location services. I guess running with no apps is the next step...
I havent done much research on which apps area causing freezes but I did not find anything on what I have installed. Some notible non-google apps that I am running are:
AiCloud, Amazon store, BankOfAmerica,Calengoo, Discover, File Manager HD, GooManager, GroupMe, Hulu Plus, iHeartRadio, IP Cam Viewer, Md5Checker, MightyText, Mobile Queue, My Netflix Q, OfficeSuite, Speed Test, Swiftkey, UberSync, WD Remote, WeatherBug, Wifi Analyzer, Wordfued, XDA

Once. My original had a sleep of death problem - new one doesn't

Zero
Minor bleed in the left but only seen at 100% brightness
Performance.. Rock solid. I've done 2+ Months without a reboot.
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Sent it in for repair 3 times, finally gave up on the touch screen.

None. I got I in November. It's been perfect since.

None.
Had it since January with absolutely no problems other than the ones I have caused undervolting and tweaking.

None, I also got mine from sams club and its been working great. I was a little worried when I bought it because the seal was broken but I took it back And they said it was to check everything was there. They gave me a different one with a closed seal and were very good about it. I don't think it should be too hard to exchange it and MIME Gantt had any problems so I think you should switch it.
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Zero. I have slight light bleed on the black light bleed checker, but it doesn't bother me at all. Apparently my Nexus 7 had light bleed too but I never saw it in the 10 months I owned it.

None. I have light bleed on the left but never would notice it in real world usage. I only know its there because I was told how and where to look. Very solid device, have had it since the first week of release.
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7 no returns vs 2 / 3 returns .... ( 4 with mine on the way )
thats not so bad
shamefully but not disastrous
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None.
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Zero.
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Zero for me also.

Once. Light bleed all 4 corners and a ”smudge” in upper left of center.
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just to remember ..
so 5 + 25 more returns posted here only on xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35365383
so cut the jokes ... and let google think for a better build product next time
good luck !
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samwheat said:
just to remember ..
so 5 + 25 more returns posted here only on xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35365383
so cut the jokes ... and let google think for a better build product next time
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I got mine from craiglist and have zero returns. I am satisfied with mine, but I got mine around march so idk maybe the quality was different from before than now.

i shure it is but dont forget the past and everytime ask for better ... they have the resources to do that .
nexus 10 its a very good product, very well designed but very badly build ..
i will try let others to write post relate to this subject because i m becoming subject of jokes for asking a normal thing for all of us .
Our money are important . Don t waste them for others mistakes and careless !
Money = your work = your life ...
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Bought from Google Play; no exchanges (I'm satisfied with my device).
The only issue I have is some minor light bleed that is only noticeable on a black background at max brightness in a dark room, in other words, something I'll never notice (I had to actually look for this light bleed too)

[Q] Before getting a LG G2, I ask...

Hello People...
In a week I'm going to be able to get a LG G2 in my Mobile Company.
But, I want to ask all the Owners of this Great Phone, if there is the Same Problem with the Screen of the G2 with other LG Products.
Right now I own a Optimus 4X HD and 2 months after I got it, there was this kind of dust under the Screen. Actually it's not Dust but it seems like. Also, I've been reading the Nexus Forums and there is similar problems with the Screens.
I checked the G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and I nobody has complain about this Problem in the G2 so, I want to know if the G2 could have this problem.
I really like my 4X HD but I don't want to have the seme thing in my G2. This problem is the only thing that can change my mind in any second to get a S4 or a Moto X but I really like everything about the G2.
So, how you Screen in the G2??? Any dust under the Screen???

Not so far (had for about 1 month).

no issues so far.. been flashing roms after roms since 2months ago.. no complaint whatsoever for this great phone :good:

There is something under my screen. Doesn't look like dust.
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Fraxon said:
There is something under my screen. Doesn't look like dust.
Not visible when screen is on
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Strange, a gremlin?
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tacosrdelicioso said:
Strange, a gremlin?
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Looks like an LG logo to me.

Looks like the backlighting to me.

Been using the G2 for a month now, no dust under the screen so far.
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Fraxon said:
There is something under my screen. Doesn't look like dust.
Not visible when screen is on
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This is similar to what I have in my 4X HD... So, maybe it is a General problem from LG.
Anyway I getting the LG G2 as soon it is available in my Cellphone Company.

EddyBoy said:
This is similar to what I have in my 4X HD... So, maybe it is a General problem from LG.
Anyway I getting the LG G2 as soon it is available in my Cellphone Company.
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Hmm ive never had a dust problem with the optinua g or g2?...maybe its on older units wouldnt worry bout it though didnt hear anything in optimus g threads in the past

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Hmm ive never had a dust problem with the optinua g or g2?...maybe its on older units wouldnt worry bout it though didnt hear anything in optimus g threads in the past
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Good to know that. Thank You.

I have been using my G2 since before it was officially available in T-Mobile stores (they didn't even have price tags for it)... September 21st actually is when I picked it up and there is absolutely nothing beneath my screen. Keep in mind that you can see the grid for the touch panel on this phone though. It is not usually visible when the screen is on, but definitely is in the light when it is off. I think it's kinda cool personally, but it is something I hadn't seen on other phones that I have owned.
This next part is not at all what you asked, but is something that I feel I should express to a potential buyer.
By the way, in all of this time I have yet to experience the phone getting hotter than 100F even with extensive gaming, and really have had no problems at all. The only thing I have found is that, if you download an app that has some issues, particularly if it accesses the internal storage, you will definitely feel it. I had the phone heat up on a couple of apps, but it about 3/4 of the way down the phone. I promptly uninstalled said apps and the temp immediately started to decline to normal operating temperature, or about 80F. I have had other apps that also access the storage, but do not bug out and the phone stays cool as would be expected.

I have used 4X, G Pro and now G2, never encounter dust problem. Understand from local forum that some owners of 4X and G Pro have dust problems and LG SC would clean the devices free of charge
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does fake Nexus 4 exist?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/351085038628?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I bought the above Nexus 4, I got it today. This is the second Nexus 4 I bought, the packaging and the accessories of the phone is so different from the first Nexus 4 I bought from Google Play store.
It's obvious because the one I got from eBay does not have the Nexus 4 Quick start guide, but LG User Guide with P/N MFL67582702, which is user guide on the phone LG P880? WTF? Why does the Nexus 4 has a P880 user guide?
Do fake Nexus 4 actually exists? Or the package and accessories are different because of regional variation?
photos can be seen here
http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/FinancialWar/library/?sort=3&page=1
The box on the left is bought from Google Play, the one on the right and the phone are from this eBay seller.

CellPhoneForever
Hey,
A quick google search of the company that sold the phone came up with a blog dedicated to saying they are fake and a fraud.
http://cellphoneforeverfraud.wordpress.com/
I think the phone you received could be faked, but I cannot tell without having it physically. The p880 is the code for the Optimus 4X, so I'm sure that there is something fishy going on.

But which smartphone was in the box? P880 is a discontinued one, Optimus 4X.

I think he got a nexus 4 in the box (unsure if real or fake) but received P880 reading materials and packaging along with the nexus 4.
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lolcakes203 said:
I think he got a nexus 4 in the box (unsure if real or fake) but received P880 reading materials and packaging along with the nexus 4.
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I think that's it. Also the box is shorter as well, but sealed.
So I think they sealed themselves.
But why did they do that? Was the phone refurbished or something?

Can you confirm whether or not the phone is real?
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Can you confirm whether or not the phone is real?
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I can not tell if it's really or not because I do not have the first Nexus 4 with me at the moment to make a direct comparison. I'll upload some photo to my OP and see if you can tell me if it's real or fake.

Sounds like a good idea, I'll give it a shot, but let's also get the opinion of some more veteran Nexus 4 users
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I have uploaded photos to
http://s1150.photobucket.com/user/FinancialWar/library/?sort=3&page=1
Thanks.

can anybody help me identify if the phone is genuine or not?

kuromusha38 said:
can anybody help me identify if the phone is genuine or not?
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Hi,
Go to here http://www.imei.info
And do an IMEI check on the phone, *#06# and that website will give info about your device :good:
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can anybody help me identify if the phone is genuine or not?
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Relax, pal! Your handset is genuine. Only the accessories are not Nexus 4 genuine.
You bought a Chinese's version. It is a NEW OTHER item:
A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging, or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
On Google Play, sell US versions.
To confirm, try update to 4.4.3 from Google servers.

Updates works. But the phone have dead pixels.
Also, the phone is listed as brand new, not new other.

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Updates works. But the phone have dead pixels.
Also, the phone is listed as brand new, not new other.
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So you have a problem. Open a case on Resolution Center .
This seller Cellphoneforever sell refurbished items like "new one". I got problem like that when I bought XPERIA ARC S one.
Try buy items from Top-Rated Sellers.

How did he manage to seal the box back? And the imei on the box matches the phone too.

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How did he manage to seal the box back? And the imei on the box matches the phone too.
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So, give a positive feedback and enjoy yourself.