Hello everyone!
I bought my gn3 about a week ago and now i noticed that the lighting isn't even????
Did i damage it or note 3's have this issue?
its visible when the brightness is set to about 30% and on a gray background. its most visible on the left side of the screen (like a slightly brighter tint or something)
can anyone check it on their devices as well for me?
Thanks!
Edit : it's not only on the left side it's all over the screen. when I open the phone app I can see the background isn't one color but scales of dark grey and I think it's supposed to be black.
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It's like that and there's really nothing you can do.
Except trying to find another N3 that doesn't have that, or at least in a smaller scale, but good luck with that.
And next time, do some Google searching...The phone is now more than one year old, so any other problems you encounter, you definitely wont be the first one.
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Ah, I see.
I'll check my friend's note 3 tomorrow and I'll tell you what I find.
Thanks a lot.
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That's normal. Nearly all units have that.
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I checked my friend's and it's smoother than mine. Also mine is a little visible all the time.
Well then, since it's in all units I'm okay with it.
Does anyone know what causes it?
Thanks for everyone who replied.
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Here's a picture. Look at that left edge.
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That definitely isn't normal. I would exchange it.
I see. Well I will try to replace it and see if they are going to accept. Because it's only visible in few lighting conditions. (it also annoys me a lot)
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Hm, this looks more like Light Bleed. That does warranty attempting to replace it, it shouldn't have that. (Although it often does in a lot of devices)
Well. What's the cause of that? Is it some loose screw?
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So I was thinking of replacing it. But before that I made a research about light bleeding. They say it's pretty common. So, I'm afraid if I replace it I get a worse one. What do you guys think?
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It's a display problem. Samsung will replace it for free.
I see. But what if the new unit has the same issue? Do I keep replacing?
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I see. But what if the new unit has the same issue? Do I keep replacing?
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I don't think you will have the same problem. They have to replace the display, if also your new display will be broken, you are a very unlucky person
Well. I will go and see. I will tell you guys what will happen.
Thank you
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So I finally have free time and might go replace it within the next week.
And I'll see if I can get a red replacement if they were going to replace it
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I went to the Samsung service and I found out the place is no longer there anymore.... Dammit
I think I might just stick to it then? /:
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A0Z said:
I went to the Samsung service and I found out the place is no longer there anymore.... Dammit
I think I might just stick to it then? /:
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I have no idea where you're from, but there's usually more than one Samsung Service Centre in a country.. You can find the addresses on the Samsung website under Contact.
I just called them and oh gee. It's a 30 minute drive. I'm too lazy to drive for 30 minutes. Also I have exams. So maybe next week? xD
Bare with me guys
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Occasionally, a horizontal or vertical line flashes on the screen very quickly and then disappears. Does anybody else have that? Is it anything to worry about, or does it not matter? Is it likely that a software update will fix this?
Thanks for any replies!
First, are you running a custom kernel or stock?
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I have not rooted my device. I have flash installed and Iplayer, but apart from that all my apps come directly from the Google appstore...
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StrangerWeather said:
Occasionally, a horizontal or vertical line flashes on the screen very quickly and then disappears. Does anybody else have that? Is it anything to worry about, or does it not matter? Is it likely that a software update will fix this?
Thanks for any replies!
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Damn it! I was seeing this on occasion and hoped that if I just thought I was crazy I wouldn't have to acknowledge it. Now I see it's not my imagination. It happens only rarely and it's really just a blip, but it is indeed weird. I just unlocked/rooted last night though so I'll have to see if it still happens now...
Always happens to me, really only noticeable on mostly white screens like in xda app.
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First device had this issue, took it back (for many reasons), and have not noticed that little "subliminal" black line anymore.
Happens to me too, so far only seen it in the xda app, and in my browser while waiting for a Page to load that is taking a while.... I'm currently waiting for an exchange because I have a slight screen lift issue, but I doubt it will fix this black line problem, it is probably standard on these things. I guess I can live with it
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I get it like once every 10 hours or so and only when using xda app or chrome for some reason.
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Yep, I see it with tapatalk. Haven't noticed it with anything else just yet.
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I also get it a lot when playing an online chess game. It seems related to the apps used. Don't know what to make of it...
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Could it be a memory leak or a GPU rendering issue as some have suggested? Many of us get this on the stock ROM with no developer menu changes.
I notice it too. I thought I was seeing things. It is not serious enough to give a crap though. I just hope it does not evolve into a worse issue.
It probably has to do with spotty Tegra drivers. I noticed it slightly on Chrome, but never on anything else.
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I've seen this quite a bit also. Seems most prevalent for me when I'm using the GPS Status & Toolbox app from EclipSim, except in that app the lines are white.
I think you guys are referring to screen tearing. I have seen it a few times to I think in chrome. Pretty sure its not a hardware problem.
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I haven't noticed it at all on the nexus. I have had this issue on my tf201 though.
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Hmmm... seems this thread should be combined with the other regarding the same issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791281
Yeah I get this too I'm hoping its a software issue it doesn't happen often but I seem to only notice it on tapatalk or the Facebook app. I haven't seen it on games or videos.
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Yep, I see it with tapatalk. Haven't noticed it with anything else just yet.
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I see this on occasion with the xda app. I haven't seen it all using anything else. I'm no overly concerned.
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I get that in Tapatalk once in a while. I would guess its a coding thing and not a device defect.
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Anybody an idea whether this is a display damage? Black appears not normal.
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Black crush
Well,this is called 'black crush' or 'black clipping'. It is still there a little bit,but nothing serious. The first Note was horrible... Don't worry,nothing is wrong with the phone,it is a software issue,and (I think) it will be fixed soon.
Im very confused as it really distorts the display of the black.
In the settings the search field has a deep Black. Rest is more or less grey.
In the toggle menu the bottom bar has weird stripes.
It's not just a small issue. ...
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hightoohigh said:
Im very confused as it really distorts the display of the black.
In the settings the search field has a deep Black. Rest is more or less grey.
In the toggle menu the bottom bar has weird stripes.
It's not just a small issue. ...
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You posted screen shots. No one can tell anything from those you need to take a picture of the problem using a camera. The phone's been out for over a month now. If what's happening to you were wide spread I assure you it would have been brought up (numerous times) by now. If whatever you're seeing was like that out of the box (before you loaded any apps) it's probably a h/w problem with your specific device.
I have the same issue too on my Note 3!
I'm from Singapore here.
I didn't notice that the pictures appear perfectly normal on other displays.
I did some shots with a camera.
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Forgot the photos.
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Forgot the photos.
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That isn't normal - I'd you are running a custom ROM I'd take back to stock to see if the issue persists, and send it back if it does.
Regards,
Dave
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I have the same issue too on my Note 3!
I'm from Singapore here.
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Mine too. Isn't that supposed to be the way the display looks? Just kidding.
A display that looks like this isn't normal and if there were a lot of them people would be going nuts.
It's either something s/w related that's fried the graphics drivers or a h/w problem unique to specific phones. If it remains after a hard reset than it's h/w and the phone needs to be exchanged.
Tried the hardware reset but didn't change anything. Bad luck this time.....
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Forgot the photos.
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That is really something wrong.
It suppose no strip at telco area.
Beside search bar, the rest bottom part is suppose black also not grey.
I believe your screen is defective.
I've factory-rested and it's the same.
Re-installing exactly the same J1 firmware (in Singapore it's the latest) via Odin also yeilds same result.
Another friend of mine is facing the same issue.
However, the ambience at the Samsung stores are so bright, and it's hard for the customer service officers to see
Well I'll see what Samsung After service Germany will say... the point is that the screen looks ok if you test the blue, green, red and black screen test under *#0*#. But during normal use I'm faced with the problems as shown above
I'll keep you updated.
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Well, the worst thing happened, I dropped my i9500. I would rather die. Now there's a red line on my screen on the left side of screen. It dropped on its base (the battery side) yet, it affected the screen. It's static, stays, changes color according to the app I'm using. Like right now it's red on the keyboard, but kinda green on the chrome app. I'm sorry I don't know how to view screen shots, but I've attached two .png file.
My question, can I make this right, or do I have to take it to the Samsung people?
Oh man! I just viewed the screenshot from my computer, and I don't see any line. So, basically it's somewhere below the screen, where the software doesn't capture it in screenshots.
Send it in to Samsung
Just give it to the Samsung people if you still have warranty
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Unfortunately i think you cracked your display. Fortunately it still works. Screenshot doesn't capture it because it's physical. Not a software issue. I payed almost 200 euros to change my display. It's not covered by warranty
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Screenshotting a broken screen to show damage.
I love XDA these days! Haha
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The joke's on you!
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Screenshotting a broken screen to show damage.
I love XDA these days! Haha
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Dude, the screen is not broken. Something's physically disturbed from the inside. And anyways, here at my place, people are stupid, so they'll just change my screen for free, 'cause they think I got warranty.
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And anyways, here at my place, people are stupid, so they'll just change my screen for free, 'cause they think I got warranty.
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then why don't u take ur phone to the place to fix it? I hope they r smarter then u and don't change it for free because it was ur fault.
Dont you have insurance?
Hey guys, i bought my new Galaxy S5 . Its perfect, but I have one problem. When I go out, or the sun is shining, small bubbles appers on screen. I can clean it, but in five minutes its back. Is there any solution for this ? I attached a photo of it. Sry for my english.
Maybe you have protective cover on screen...
Lol no I haven't it's on screen.
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Lol no I haven't it's on screen.
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Are you sure? Please check edges of scrreen if there is any additonal edges.... There was several topics like your... and the problem was that they have it on screen...
Yes, I am sure, I chrcked it now.
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plutocz said:
Yes, I am sure, I chrcked it now.
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I personaly never heard of bubbles surfacing from under a glass screen lol but if it should be true i would exchange the phone and be done with it. Or check your roof for leaks
I saw it on forums, But the people had cheap phones. I will must exchange it...
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So we are waiting for your feedback after exchange
Hey guys, so I did not exchange it yet, but I discovered interesring fact, so when it's cold, there are no bubbles on screen, but when it's warm, its much more visible... And I think the mistake is on digitizer because i can clean it, so it is not under display
Hi guys! I've been on xda for a few years and finally decided to make an account! The reason being is because in a bit desperate. I have a mint condition Galaxy Note 3, I had it for a little over a year. Lastnight it died on me, I plugged it in powered it back on and now all of a sudden there is a bright neon pink vertical line on the screen!! I have no idea how it became but I did everything. Factory reset, battery pulls took the phone apart blew out all the connectors but still! It's even on while In recovery and in download mode. here is a picture. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Ps it's to the left, doesn't look like much on the picture but it's super annoying in person and really bright.
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Here is another in a dark screen
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devious19 said:
Hi guys! I've been on xda for a few years and finally decided to make an account! The reason being is because in a bit desperate. I have a mint condition Galaxy Note 3, I had it for a little over a year. Lastnight it died on me, I plugged it in powered it back on and now all of a sudden there is a bright neon pink vertical line on the screen!! I have no idea how it became but I did everything. Factory reset, battery pulls took the phone apart blew out all the connectors but still! It's even on while In recovery and in download mode. here is a picture. Any help would greatly be appreciated. Ps it's to the left, doesn't look like much on the picture but it's super annoying in person and really bright.
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It sounds like there are some shorted out pixels in your Digitizer. That is the screen that creates the color image under the glass touch screen. Here is a replacement http://www.amazon.com/Screen-Digiti...97888&sr=8-5&keywords=galaxy+note+3+digitizer read the second line in the description. I would watch a couple replacement videos on youtube before you try it. Or you will have to send it in for repair. The problem is hardware not software.
Damn, is this the only fix? Kind of sucks because it is in mint condition and well taken care of. $200 is a lot lol would rather just put 200 down for an upgrade to the note 4. I wish there is a fix for this maybe it will magically go away if I keep using it lol
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Any other suggestions guys?
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Yes, that's a hardware defect.
Depending on where you are, you might still have warranty. It's 2 years by EU law.
Alternatively, you could put it up for sale (plenty of techies who will happily replace the screen themselves) and buy a note 4.
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Here is my phone displaying a black picture, is there any other way to fix this without replacing the digitizer?
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Thanks a lot guys really appreciate it. I will probably put it up for sale and get a note 4
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