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Hi,
I have just received my Asus TF today, and I absolutely love it!
However I have just noticed that in the middle of the screen @ the very bottom the light is slightly bleeding out (ie there is a lighter spot on the black bar).
Its just right above the docking point.
Is this a common issue / design, or is mine faulty?
Sorry, its probably a completely stupid question, but I just want to figure out if I should be asking for a new one....
It's a common issue, you're not alone.
Some of us have returned TF's with light bleed, while others accept it.
If you just have one section at the bottom, keep it. Mine had four different areas of bleed.
I have light bleeding but only noticeable when showing pure full screen black picture in a dark room. So its not really a big deal for me ( I guess nothing is perfect). However, I wonder if others have worse.
I have some light bleed at the bottom of my screen in 3 different areas. Its not too bad and i can only see it on a black screen. Its better ecer since i put the sceen on auto brightness
this problem will exist with LG ips screen. :O
Got my replacement from BestBuy today, Original had one bad light bleed and 3 smaller ones. Also had a dead pixel in the middle of the screen.
New one has small light bleed in lower corner, hardly noticeable and no dead pixels.
Now I just need to pick a ROM to put on ;-)
xufuchang said:
this problem will exist with LG ips screen. :O
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No. No it will not. LG IPS panels do not even have backlights; not inherently, anyway.
I hate when people blame light bleed on IPS. It's not the IPS technology, it's the poor quality edge-lighting
dorino1 said:
No. No it will not. LG IPS panels do not even have backlights; not inherently, anyway.
I hate when people blame light bleed on IPS. It's not the IPS technology, it's the poor quality edge-lighting
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Then it's LG's messed up edge-lit lighting.
ericc191 said:
Then it's LG's messed up edge-lit lighting.
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Yes, that's probably true. Asus might be responsible for the backlight, or they may have bought it from yet another third party, but it's probably LG's.
Mine has very small ribboning of light at the bottom of the screen, would have never noticed in normal use. I checked my Ipad that I have had for a year and its exactly the same and in the same place, never noticed till I looked for it. Possibly all tablets have LB to some extent if its not noticible in every day use its only a problem if it bothers you looking at a black screen in a dark room
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Mine has very small ribboning of light at the bottom of the screen, would have never noticed in normal use. I checked my Ipad that I have had for a year and its exactly the same and in the same place, never noticed till I looked for it. Possibly all tablets have LB to some extent if its not noticible in every day use its only a problem if it bothers you looking at a black screen in a dark room
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Not all tablets have lightbleed.
Most do, though, because of the form factor basically requiring edge-lit backlights, which are very tempermental
I just received mine yesterday & don't seem to have any light bleed. That is unless I don't know what I am looking for.
My only real issue seems to be with the power button. I have to push it 2 or 3 time for my transformer to wake up.
I have the same issue, 2 spots at the top of the screen. I don't think I ever see it though unless the display is entirely black or at least very dark. If it were much worse I'd consider getting a replacement, however from what I've read on the subject it doesn't seem to get (significantly) worse over time under normal conditions, however excess strain may worsen the effect. Thankfully the TF101 seems pretty solid so I don't think its going to be much of an issue.
Mine has it in about three or four places too, I don't really care about it though.
Sadly I just noticed two spots in the middle of my screen that are white. I do not think it is light bleed but I have already issued a RMA with NCIX on this.
I noticed that it is an issue on Amazon as well....according to this review.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R21G1E2O7DUE83/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_alt_1
Dammit.
Ah well. Will RMA it and if that fails will get a refund and get a Acer Iconia instead.
I received my Axon 7 on Wednesday this week. The AMOLED screen does have very good blacks and looks vibrant, but there is an issue I haven't seen discussed - I'm trying to determine if its just my phone, an issue with AMOLED in general, or perhaps a coating specific to the Axon 7:
When I view the phone directly, whites look correct (warm, natural or cool depending on the Display setting). However, turning the phone even a little off-axis, 10-20° either vertically or horizontally, introduces a very small blue shift - whites especially take on a bluish, sort of washed-out cast. It makes the colors seem much more shallow and unreliable. Can those of you who received your phones go to a WHITE or light-color screen and report if this happens for you too?
This is actually hard to identify, most people will just see something is a little "off" - to my eye, it looked like a very subtle version of a TN-panel color shift. I never have seen this on an IPS panel, though off-angles may get washed out (see Nexus 5/5X) quickly at 50-60°, they always retain their color, even if it lightens. Or, e.g., the Moto X Pure 2K IPS panel that I'm coming from has zero off-angle color shift, no wash-out, and just darkens a little even at 180°. This is my first AMOLED panel, so I'm not sure if it happens often.
If anyone can help me determine whether this is a defect or an expected limitation, that would be great.
I've noticed it on my A7 too. This is my first AMOLED phone, so I too am not sure if this is normal.
I see it also. Thanks a lot now I won't be able to insert it.
For now I will blame the screen protector that came in the screen.
Welcome to Amoled.
The cheap screen protector contributes too,
Thanks, all - I guess it's just the phone then. I actually don't have the screen protector insert applied, so I assume the "screen protector" refers to the factory glass overlay.
Does anyone know if even the new Samsung AMOLEDs exhibit this shift? I think the Axon 7 is technically a Samsung panel, but I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung kept the best AMOLED technology for themselves.
Not sure this is a dealbreaker, but it's definitely a step down from the great color-true viewing angles on the Moto X Pure. (Too bad Moto abandoned the good design the Moto X Pure had for gimmicky snap-on modules this year rather than iterating - it seems like the Axon 7 is otherwise the spiritual successor to the MXP.)
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Thanks, all - I guess it's just the phone then. I actually don't have the screen protector insert applied, so I assume the "screen protector" refers to the factory glass overlay.
Does anyone know if even the new Samsung AMOLEDs exhibit this shift? I think the Axon 7 is technically a Samsung panel, but I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung kept the best AMOLED technology for themselves.
Not sure this is a dealbreaker, but it's definitely a step down from the great color-true viewing angles on the Moto X Pure. (Too bad Moto abandoned the good design the Moto X Pure had for gimmicky snap-on modules this year rather than iterating - it seems like the Axon 7 is otherwise the spiritual successor to the MXP.)
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Of course Samsung keeps the top production panel for themselves... However, it's still a great panel according to colorimetry tests.
Don't notice it on my unit. Jumped from a galaxy S7 edge to the Axon 7 and the display looks exactly the same to me.
This is an area that has driven me a little crazy. I'm used to my Samsung AMOLEDs (Note 4, Note 3, S3, etc.), and they don't have any noticeable "shift", This screen is gorgeous, but it's not a top-tier Samsung panel (obviously). Still, small price to pay for a 400 dollar savings over a Note 7. I am also positive the matte screen protector isn't helping. Once my tempered glass one gets here, I will switch it out and see if it makes a difference.
Which tempered glass screen protector are you getting? I have not read one good review for any of them...yet.
As an update, I went and tried some floor model Galaxy phones at the mall, and they actually had worse off-axis blue shift. Not sure if that's because of the initial screen quality, or that it got worse over time.
Does anyone know of any AMOLED phone (specific model) that does not have any perceptible shift? Does anyone know if the shift gets worse over time?
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I received my Axon 7 on Wednesday this week. The AMOLED screen does have very good blacks and looks vibrant, but there is an issue I haven't seen discussed - I'm trying to determine if its just my phone, an issue with AMOLED in general, or perhaps a coating specific to the Axon 7:
When I view the phone directly, whites look correct (warm, natural or cool depending on the Display setting). However, turning the phone even a little off-axis, 10-20° either vertically or horizontally, introduces a very small blue shift - whites especially take on a bluish, sort of washed-out cast. It makes the colors seem much more shallow and unreliable. Can those of you who received your phones go to a WHITE or light-color screen and report if this happens for you too?
This is actually hard to identify, most people will just see something is a little "off" - to my eye, it looked like a very subtle version of a TN-panel color shift. I never have seen this on an IPS panel, though off-angles may get washed out (see Nexus 5/5X) quickly at 50-60°, they always retain their color, even if it lightens. Or, e.g., the Moto X Pure 2K IPS panel that I'm coming from has zero off-angle color shift, no wash-out, and just darkens a little even at 180°. This is my first AMOLED panel, so I'm not sure if it happens often.
If anyone can help me determine whether this is a defect or an expected limitation, that would be great.
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I believe others are correct that it is the cheap screen protector. Plastics is refracting the light leaving the phone. Since blue light refracts more (the reason the sky and sea is blue). you will then to get more blue especially at certain angles.
I don't think tempered glass of the same thickness will make a significant difference but i do recommend getting a tempered glass protection because the cheap plastic one will surely be scratched very quickly. There a lot of things that will cause increased color shift, but I am not sure its a huge issue. I don't think accurate color is needed off axis. I could be wrong. I typically only look at the screen off axis when I am trying to take a odd angle picture or too lazy to move when I am in bed.
If any one does find a screen protector that distorts less please let us know.
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I believe others are correct that it is the cheap screen protector. Plastics is refracting the light leaving the phone. Since blue light refracts more (the reason the sky and sea is blue). you will then to get more blue especially at certain angles.
I don't think tempered glass of the same thickness will make a significant difference but i do recommend getting a tempered glass protection because the cheap plastic one will surely be scratched very quickly. There a lot of things that will cause increased color shift, but I am not sure its a huge issue. I don't think accurate color is needed off axis. I could be wrong. I typically only look at the screen off axis when I am trying to take a odd angle picture or too lazy to move when I am in bed.
If any one does find a screen protector that distorts less please let us know.
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The first thing I did was remove the screen protector, and I still notice a blue-ish shift at angles. It's minor though, and it's definitely not a dealbreaker.
xtermmin said:
The first thing I did was remove the screen protector, and I still notice a blue-ish shift at angles. It's minor though, and it's definitely not a dealbreaker.
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AMOLED screens are typically like that. When I get on the bus and see people using their galaxies, it always looks cyan from an angle. LCD technology loses contrast at angles, whereas AMOLED has chroma shift.
HonestOtter said:
I believe others are correct that it is the cheap screen protector. Plastics is refracting the light leaving the phone. Since blue light refracts more (the reason the sky and sea is blue). you will then to get more blue especially at certain angles.
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If any one does find a screen protector that distorts less please let us know.
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Just to be clear - the color shift happens without any additional protector. Someone else used the word "protector," but I only have the bare Gorilla Glass in front of the AMOLED screen, no plastic or other layer added.
I see it as well with no screen protector on.
ScaryBugThing said:
Just to be clear - the color shift happens without any additional protector. Someone else used the word "protector," but I only have the bare Gorilla Glass in front of the AMOLED screen, no plastic or other layer added.
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I never understood why phone makers use glass. Just make it plastic with a removable glass screen protector that the user can replace if broken. My GF dropped her phone, The tempered glass protector broke but protected the glass screen.
I do like that the S7 active has a plastic screen just wish all companies did this.
Hello,
I have the same issue with 5 devices I was testing. Every Axon 7 had the issue with the color shift from a red tint, to a blue tint when tilted.
Is there someone without the issue or is it really normal?
Draygon said:
Hello,
I have the same issue with 5 devices I was testing. Every Axon 7 had the issue with the color shift from a red tint, to a blue tint when tilted.
Is there someone without the issue or is it really normal?
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I guess it's the pentile arrangement, since blue subpixels are larger
Let's me play forntnitn
My 32/3 Mi Max just arrived today, not too happy with the screen. It seemed so dull, some leaks on the edge. No competition between AMOLED screen and this. But the 7' LCD of 1920x1200 mediapad X2 is still a height better than this. Heck, even redmi note 2 is better. A little disappointed, glad I didn't go all out with 128/4 version.
Cryonics said:
My 32/3 Mi Max just arrived today, not too happy with the screen. It seemed so dull, some leaks on the edge. No competition between AMOLED screen and this. But the 7' LCD of 1920x1200 mediapad X2 is still a height better than this. Heck, even redmi note 2 is better. A little disappointed, glad I didn't go all out with 128/4 version.
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Mine isn't that bad. Download Color Changer Pro from the Play Store. You can increase the saturation and colors in it. Mine almost looks as good as an AMOLED now minus the blacks.
Cryonics said:
My 32/3 Mi Max just arrived today, not too happy with the screen. It seemed so dull, some leaks on the edge. No competition between AMOLED screen and this. But the 7' LCD of 1920x1200 mediapad X2 is still a height better than this. Heck, even redmi note 2 is better. A little disappointed, glad I didn't go all out with 128/4 version.
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The screen protector you have reduces screen quality especially black levels. 100% the cause. Most of the full cover glass for 2.5d screens does not actually adhere to the screen reducing contrast.
The screen quality is v.good although it uses software contrast boosting to make the colors nice, which can crush some details in colors.
Take off the screen prortector and show the same photo, you will see the big difference.
Btw what case do you have?
https://imgur.com/gallery/csM1E
I've made some comparison photo from some of my available devices on hand. It's horrible, They're definitely cutting corners on the screen. Even my $60 Alcatel phone looks better. My Mi Pad, and Redmi Note 2 have the same "washed out tinting" issues, but this is definitely worse than that.
Just for a note:
I took of the screen protector
Cryonics said:
https://imgur.com/gallery/csM1E
I've made some comparison photo from some of my available devices on hand. It's horrible, They're definitely cutting corners on the screen. Even my $60 Alcatel phone looks better. My Mi Pad, and Redmi Note 2 have the same "washed out tinting" issues, but this is definitely worse than that.
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Did you read what I said about your screen protector.
The screen is IPS, there will always be changes in brightness when viewing off axis. It's called IPS glow. Depending on the screen, you will see it more from different angles. Mi Max might look better at a different angle than the other phones.
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Cryonics said:
https://imgur.com/gallery/csM1E
I've made some comparison photo from some of my available devices on hand. It's horrible, They're definitely cutting corners on the screen. Even my $60 Alcatel phone looks better. My Mi Pad, and Redmi Note 2 have the same "washed out tinting" issues, but this is definitely worse than that.
Just for a note:
I took of the screen protector
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Now you can see the contrast is increased and black levels are better.
This is why I hate phones with 2.5d screens. You can get these full cover protectors which reduce quality or normal glass protectors which don't cover the screen fully. There is also tpu screen protectors which will cover fully without reducing quality, but they feel a bit rubbery and are hard to apply.
spix123 said:
Did you read what I said about your screen protector.
The screen is IPS, there will always be changes in brightness when viewing off axis. It's called IPS glow. Depending on the screen, you will see it more from different angles. Mi Max might look better at a different angle than the other phones.
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I forgot to put the note on the bottom, I took off the screen protector.
All LCDs have that bleeds, glows or whatever you want to call it, I'm well aware of that. But, If you need to put your phone in an angle to get correct color reproduction, i think it defeats the purpose of "IPS" display in the first place.
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I forgot to put the note on the bottom, I took off the screen protector.
All LCDs have that bleeds, glows or whatever you want to call it, I'm well aware of that. But, If you need to put your phone in an angle to get correct color reproduction, i think it defeats the purpose of "IPS" display in the first place.
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IPS screens don't really have a purpose, it's just a screen type. Every type of screen has its flaw.
Amoled has image retention and must use pwm to reduce brightness. Some people notice the flicker/eye strain from it.
TN panel has inverted colors instead of ips glow. IPS still has better viewing angles and IPS glow is only noticeable at certain angles.
I have to agree that the full screen coloured screen protector is POS, just realised that it doesn't have any glue in the middle, making some gap between the screen and the protector. Gonna order some better one.
Besides the screen, it's a solid good phone I reckon. I get more than what I bargained for because it's really is an inexpensive phone.. too pampered by AMOLED I guess.
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I have to agree that the full screen coloured screen protector is POS, just realised that it doesn't have any glue in the middle, making some gap between the screen and the protector. Gonna order some better one.
Besides the screen, it's a solid good phone I reckon. I get more than what I bargained for because it's really is an inexpensive phone.. too pampered by AMOLED I guess.
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The battery life is amazing. I recently got the 3/32, currently 8.5 hours SOT and 40% battery left.
Hows the miui 8 rom? I've left mine on miui 7 for now as I've read some bad things about it on the miui forum.
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I have to agree that the full screen coloured screen protector is POS, just realised that it doesn't have any glue in the middle, making some gap between the screen and the protector. Gonna order some better one.
Besides the screen, it's a solid good phone I reckon. I get more than what I bargained for because it's really is an inexpensive phone.. too pampered by AMOLED I guess.
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There is some full coverage protectors with glue in the middle, at least for other phones. Not sure if there is one for mi max but if there is, they are very rare.
It's fresh out of the box. Haven't really tried anything yet, but I'm on 8.0.1.0 apparently. I'm not sure about the battery life.. I'm more than happy to get 6.5hrs sot. My daily driver is iPhone SE, hands down its a beast of a phone, 9 hours on time give or take.
I just ordered Nillkin glass protector for my mi max, kind of expensive, but can't go wrong with that one. Please share with me if you found any good full screen glass protector.
The big draw of the Mi Max screen is the size, not the color accuracy or black levels or brightness. It's an average screen, not mediocre like a lot of cheap Chinese Android junk but not as good as an LCD on a flagship device. AMOLED is on a different planet because of the crazy saturation and inky blacks. I've had a few phones with AMOLED and although they're great for viewing photos and videos, they're not good for web surfing or working with documents because white draws more power. I didn't have any issues with burn in though.
1. The photo attached in the first post doesn't actually have the mi max in it. I suggest you remove it.
2. Second, the comparison album you made on imgur has software buttons and doesn't actually show that it's a Mi Max, while the separately attached photo in that same post has the xiaomi rom running. The separately attached photo clearly shows its the Mi Max and the display looks great to me with no issues.
My personal experience is also that the screen is great and I'm not sure where you're coming from...
netusername said:
1. The photo attached in the first post doesn't actually have the mi max in it. I suggest you remove it.
2. Second, the comparison album you made on imgur has software buttons and doesn't actually show that it's a Mi Max, while the separately attached photo in that same post has the xiaomi rom running. The separately attached photo clearly shows its the Mi Max and the display looks great to me with no issues.
My personal experience is also that the screen is great and I'm not sure where you're coming from...
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In the first post, Mi Max is the middle phone. The user has installed a full coverage black glass screen protector which reduces the contrast as there is an airgap between it and the display.
I thought long and hard about wading into this thread, but after using the phone for a week I figured why the chuff not.
So, yeah, after 7 days use I've got to say I think the screen is pretty great! I haven't seen any hint blue tint I've read about in a few reviews, although, my device is much newer than the first batches and preproduction models, so that could explain it.
It's not as punchy as an AMOLED, but AMOLED colours are often way inaccurate. Which brings me to my next point, I find the screen pretty spot on in terms of colour accuracy (visually speaking at least, I've got no idea as to the reproduction of the panel on a spec level). It's definitely an improvement over my Meizu M1 Metal.
For the money, it's hard to fault this device. It's by no means perfect, but it's 1/5 the cost of a Samsung Galaxy Whatever.
MikusP said:
I thought long and hard about wading into this thread, but after using the phone for a week I figured why the chuff not.
So, yeah, after 7 days use I've got to say I think the screen is pretty great! I haven't seen any hint blue tint I've read about in a few reviews, although, my device is much newer than the first batches and preproduction models, so that could explain it.
It's not as punchy as an AMOLED, but AMOLED colours are often way inaccurate. Which brings me to my next point, I find the screen pretty spot on in terms of colour accuracy (visually speaking at least, I've got no idea as to the reproduction of the panel on a spec level). It's definitely an improvement over my Meizu M1 Metal.
For the money, it's hard to fault this device. It's by no means perfect, but it's 1/5 the cost of a Samsung Galaxy Whatever.
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It is a bit on the blue side but just a bit & you correct it with enabling reading mode & moving slider to the beginning position.
Did my own view test today by using MX player & putting it in to the 32 bit RGB display colour format and then I played a 10 bit Hevc movie. Well the display is quite good but nothing mind blowing. Luminance is an a down side required for something like HDR but it can pass presumably if you use it in controlled darker environment. Actually with brightness set to 11 out of 15 possible (which translate into 73.3%) its good enough but if you go over that contrast and with it quality begins to go down drastically, 12 (80%) is top & even that I would call a compromise. Don't be missed by this for a mobile phone LED display this one is perfectly fine, not a stellar one nor the best one out there but perfectly fine. The little more brighter displays won't make much of the difference between 450 & 550 nits their is little to non difference you will be able to see in this particular case regarding LCD's, next category should be a 700~1000 nits but mobile phones & only couple of them are stepping in lower margins of that category.
At the end I just can't not to wonder if the guy who did a calibration of the display had a little problem with its eye sight because you see as much a display is on a cold (blue) side & that is minimal a tad or two the photos (with main camera) are proportionally on the opposite warm (yellow) side.
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Hi Everyone,
I bought the Le Pro 3 from Amazon when it was on sale. I've been using it for a few days, and while I love it as a phone, I have some concerns about the display. It appears that the very bottom of the screen (when holding it in portrait mode) is a little bit dimmer than the rest of the screen. I could be imagining it, but it's like the opposite of light bleed (dark light bleed?). Has anyone experienced this? Should I get a replacement unit? The other thing I have noticed is that it appears that the bezel surrounding the screen is a little uneven, meaning that the right bezel appears wider than the left one. The included screen protector might be making it seem like one is larger than the other, but I thought I would ask if anyone else has noticed this too. Thanks!
-sheich
The brightness on mine is pretty uniform, didn't notice any uneven levels of brightness in any particular region. I suppose it's worth getting a replacement over, might as well since you're within the 30 day return period.
I do not have either of the issues on mine. Maybe you have a defective unit.
Thanks for the replies. I think maybe what I described seemed a little too extreme. When I say a "little dimmer", I mean it looks like the pixels within 1-2 mm of the bottom bezel might be a little darker. It's only sort of apparent on screens with white or grey backgrounds, and would be easy to miss if you weren't looking for it. I'm kind of wondering if I'm just worried too much and this is part of the manufacturing process. Any other thoughts? Thanks!
-sheich
Are there more people who notice a slight yellow tint near the bottom of the display?
At first i thought it was glue that had to dry (some other lcd phones had this before). But after two weeks of usage it is still there. Its only noticeable within apps or webpages with a grey/white background.
I'm considering sending it out for a repair, but if this is native to the display it wont help. I'm also worried that the repair will compromise the ip68 rating.
Mine is slightly warmer to the bottom of the screen. Its one of the drawbacks to LCD displays, uneven back-light.
Personally it doesn't bother me as it's barely noticeable. At least we don't have to deal with pink screens and screen burn. Now they are things that bother me. ?
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Yes, its for me too, bottom part of my G6 screen is yellow tinted. I tried to ignore it using themes but apps with white background makes it visible, it is highly noticeable when turning ON comfort view.
Can't find the reason if its manufacturing defect or what. But i will not be sending it for repair, i had bad experiences before with service centers.
For me is more like a greenish tone, at the left bottom corner just 0.3 inch 90 degrees circle but i dont bother, at first when i notice it i get mad but...its normal for some LCD by LG get this kind of "issue".
Bad is my V10 with 2 years the ghost image retention is horrible and i hope my G6 didnt get it, cause is really annoying.