I got a secondhand T-Mobile MDA and while the screen works fine - the touchscreen works, there's no cracks or anything - everything is colored wrong...
It's like if you suddenly decreased the color depth on your desktop version of windows... everything goes to a washed out version of the proper color. In addition, there's kind of... lighter stripes that flicker across the screen when it's displaying colors.
Since I can't really explain it that well, I took a video of it. It's a little flash video like you find on YouTube... I also have a raw MPEG of it here for people that don't have Flash.
That's the default Windows Mobile theme in the video... the blue is washed out, and you can see the stripes flickering on the right as I move the slide up and down. While there's little "arc" of discoloration across the top some times, the stripes are usually the major discoloration on the screen.
There seems to be little problems when displaying things with a primarily white background except for washed out colors. The little water damage stripe under the SIM is still there and white.
Is this fixable? How much is it gonna cost me?
Anybody have any ideas? Would a new LCD fix this?
Maybe it's a flex?
Can't tell much from Your video
i also have this problem... it just happens when i slide my phone up...
Hi
I don't know if any of you guys have problem like this or not, but screen on my topaz seems to got wet inside, when I place it against the light I can see that it is sort of wet inside the screen and the sencetivity of the screen has been dropped. Last night it seemed that the top layer of the screen sticked to the lower layer and I could see the sensor dots on the lower layer of the screen so it stopped the phone getting started.
I dont think I can use the gaurantee cause I modified the rum.
so wondered if you guys had the same problem, or I am open to any suggestions that what can be done.....
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So I have a PhantomSkinz screen protector installed, and I've noticed that now when I use the phone in a dimly lit room and make a call, if I pull the phone away from my face, it stays blacked out. I have to turn the light on for it to wake back up.
I'm trying to figure out if this is because of the skin or if my proximity sensor is f-d up. Anyone else experience anything like this, with or without the screen protector?
Haven't tried peeling the protector off yet, but I probably will. I already did a hard reset, thinking that might solve it...
Edit: I pulled off the screen protector, and what do you know! It works perfectly again! Is this just my phone or is anyone else's doing this? If others are having this problem, I'll call PhantomSkinz and suggest that they make a cutout for where the proximity sensor is.
It may quite possibly be the screen protector, I've noticed a small cutout in the top right of screen protectors that are designed for the n1. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe that is exactly where the proximity sensor is located.
The proximity and light sensors are under the upper-(Edit: left) corner of the glass, above the screen. Most protectors don't seem to take this into account, and cover both.
Negative... the proximity and light sensors are at the top LEFT of the screen. Long story short, I carefully removed the skin, trimmed off the left corner (a bit too much), and reinstalled it. (yes, this can be done even days later if you know what you're doing. )
Anyway, the proximity sensor works fine now. Just wondering if others are having this issue or is my phone wonky?
so (my dense brain is clear) the prox-sensor is on the "top left" of screen (and opposite side of the led) as i look at the screen. . thanks!
you can easily see the 2 holes for the light and proximity sensors in the top left corner if you shine a flashlight at it.
kozm0naut said:
The proximity and light sensors are under the upper-right corner of the glass, above the screen. Most protectors don't seem to take this into account, and cover both.
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both sensors are on the top left of the screen. the only thing in the top right is the charge LED indicator.
Can someone take a pic of exactly where the sensors are and possibly how they have "edited" their screen protector so it works better?
thanks
melterx12 said:
both sensors are on the top left of the screen. the only thing in the top right is the charge LED indicator.
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appreciate both of your clarifying responses. (now if i can only be convinced that nothing will happen to my phone if i root it! currently tapping the heels of my feet and repeating rooting your phone will not result in defect karma)!
MontAlbert said:
Can someone take a pic of exactly where the sensors are and possibly how they have "edited" their screen protector so it works better?
thanks
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I don't have a camera (except the one on the phone)... but shine a flashlight at the screen's top left region. You'll see two round openings underneath where the sensors are located.
As for modifying a screen protector to work properly... well that requires cutting material off. Either trim off part of the corner, or if you're particularly handy with an exacto knife, try to figure out a way to only cut a couple of circles or a long oval that will leave the sensors exposed. I just hacked off a corner of my PhantomSkinz, to verify if this was the problem... I have a replacement on the way anyway since this one didn't install right.
If you really want to do it right, go with a Seidio, Martin Fields, or other similar clear screen protector, as they won't have this problem.
uansari1 said:
So I have a PhantomSkinz screen protector installed, and I've noticed that now when I use the phone in a dimly lit room and make a call, if I pull the phone away from my face, it stays blacked out. I have to turn the light on for it to wake back up.
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Just tested in a dimly lit room with the Martin Fields protector which covers the emitter and detector holes. Sensor works as it should.
vsc said:
Just tested in a dimly lit room with the Martin Fields protector which covers the emitter and detector holes. Sensor works as it should.
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Yeah, I'm not surprised. I think the Martin Fields and Seidio (and any other "clear" protectors) are the only ones that will work properly without modification.
Btw, would you mind taking some pictures of your screen with the MF protector? Specifically, I'm interested in how it fits. You can post it in the Martin Fields thread in the Accessories subforum.
with my zagg shield the prox works perfect.
lightforce said:
with my zagg shield the prox works perfect.
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Not that I don't believe you, but you tried it in a dimly lit room, right? With the PhantomSkinz, it worked fine when it was brightly lit, or outdoors... just not inside when I have the lights down.
yep just tried it.
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yep just tried it.
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Cool... thanks man. So far it's just the PhantomSkinz and Skinomi that has been confirmed throw off the proximity sensor.
I've got the Phantom Skinz screen protector and am noticing no problems with proximity on the Nexus One. I did set the skin to be flush with the bottom of the screen rather than the top (the skin does appear to be about 1.5mm short), could this be the reason I'm not experiencing the proximity issue, even in a low light room?
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I've got the Phantom Skinz screen protector and am noticing no problems with proximity on the Nexus One. I did set the skin to be flush with the bottom of the screen rather than the top (the skin does appear to be about 1.5mm short), could this be the reason I'm not experiencing the proximity issue, even in a low light room?
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It definitely could be... I had mine flush with the top prior to removing it. Either way, I think these screen protectors should be cut to cover the entire screen. I messaged PhantomSkinz Guru to suggest that he/she inquire about fixing the size issue and maybe getting a small cutout to the proximity/ambient light sensor area. I imagine a nice elongated oval, like those on phones where the speaker is on the screen, would work well.
Is this with full body or just screen protector?
Just the screen protector on mine.
Hi all...
I have just notice two days ago a grey line on my screen...(left side)
Really noticeable on a grey screen (not for red/green but also present on blue, just less...). I have never noticed this before, despite of being several hours per day on my screen since several monce... No drop....
As you can see, small spots are also visibles, particulary on bottom left side (like "commons" dot on amoled screen). Its like a strip causing a little gradiant on left side (when looking very hard....)
I can see it on screenshot so it's a screen issue...
I saw a lot of thread reporting grey lines due to amoled technology, but i think my case is a little bit different...
Photos of my screen are here:
http://imageshack.us/a/img23/5032/rhhm.png
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/7329/j5gh.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/1260/lck4.jpg
Anywone have this issue? It's not very noticeable but enought to boring me... But for the moment i can deal with it...
Thx for your feedback..
Chewee91 said:
Hi all...
I have just notice two days ago a grey line on my screen...(left side)
Really noticeable on a grey screen (not for red/green but also present on blue, just less...). I have never noticed this before, despite of being several hours per day on my screen since several monce... No drop....
As you can see, small spots are also visibles, particulary on bottom left side (like "commons" dot on amoled screen). Its like a strip causing a little gradiant on left side (when looking very hard....)
I can see it on screenshot so it's a screen issue...
I saw a lot of thread reporting grey lines due to amoled technology, but i think my case is a little bit different...
Photos of my screen are here:
http://imageshack.us/a/img23/5032/rhhm.png
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/7329/j5gh.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/1260/lck4.jpg
Anywone have this issue? It's not very noticeable but enought to boring me... But for the moment i can deal with it...
Thx for your feedback..
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If you use your phone a lot in landscape mode, the grey line could be screen burn in from the status bar. I have read about people claiming this can happen (not necessarily in landscape mode.) It looks to be the right width to suspect this.
Of course, i think you're right! I suppose the only solution is to change the screen right? It can be considered as a screen default for warranty?
Ok so the miss dropped the phone landed on it back. Now there screen is like this look at video.
https://youtu.be/m2BCxMcghUwDo Do i need a new screen i can't see any cracks to the screen at all..
I don't see a video or link.
Edit: Now it's there.
There is a link to a video i made if u watch it you can see the screen showing washed out and lines on it
If it's a G2 (description on YouTube) you might be better off asking in the G2 forum. At least for specifics, like whether replacing the screen is difficult.
I'd guess that you may need a new screen, but I'm not an expert. The first part of the video showed sort of a ring near the edge of the screen that was brighter. Is it possible that this has something to do with the screen's backlight? I'm guessing the backlight is attached to the the screen and replaced with the screen, so it probably wouldn't matter whether it's the screen itself or the backlight.
My phone was duin that after i broke the inside lcd only myn was much worse i coudnt see anything. Yepp you need a new screen mate
yes you need a new screen, buy it in ebay for $39