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Black streaks on Pixel screen?!

I'm getting major throwback to my earlier AMOLED screen phones.
Just noticed my Pixel has those infamous streaks. Those used to be earlier generation AMOLED like the Galaxy Nexus. Especially visible on grey backgrounds?!
I thought manufacturers fixed these issues.
Anyone else see these?
Test to see on your Pixel use the Tapatalk app in dark mode and you will see it on the background grey.
Once you see you can't "unsee"
I just want to smoke sure I'm not a isolated case before deciding what to do about it.
Thanks.
KKH
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Those steaks can be a form of burn-in. Do you have you phone set at high brightness alot?
I don't have it at all.
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superchilpil said:
Those steaks can be a form of burn-in. Do you have you phone set at high brightness alot?
I don't have it at all.
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I always have it set at 50â„… with auto brightness and all the way down in bed again with auto brightness. Full is too bright for me. I'd be surprised if it's burn in. Not even used it for two weeks yet. I speculate it's a manufacturing defect that plagued AMOLED screens of past in various models. Just shocked in 2016 we are still talking about such an issue.
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Difference between same model bought from Flipkart and Mi.com

Today I compared my Redmi Note 4 (Black, 4gb, Flipkart) and my friend's Redmi Note 4(Gold, 4gb, Mi.com) side by side. Here I found following differences and I'm totally disappointed with Xiaomi.
1. Flipkart model has yellowish tint in screen.
2. The camera quality of Flipkart model is very low compared to Mi.com model.
3. Intensity of flashlight is also low in Flipkart model.
What can be the reasons for this difference? Has anyone experienced the same?

Made in India
My device is roughly two months old. And it has dead pixels in the screen. Somewhat disappointed. Though other things are great
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Shahroz Ahmed said:
Made in India
My device is roughly two months old. And it has dead pixels in the screen. Somewhat disappointed. Though other things are great
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Take it to a service centre , they'll replace it for free , make sure you have locked bootloader and warranty isn't void.

Xiaomi ships Redmi Note 4 with many different hardware parts.
Like my unit for example, Indonesian Redmi Note 4 2016102 Black 3/32GB ships with BOE panel (apparently cause of that yellowish tint), Samsung camera sensors in both rear and front, FPC fingerprint sensor, and yellowish LED flash.
Some might ship with Tianma panel, Sony or OmniVision camera sensors, or Goodix fingerprint sensor. Damn Xiaomi.
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Shahroz Ahmed said:
Made in India
My device is roughly two months old. And it has dead pixels in the screen. Somewhat disappointed. Though other things are great
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Every Redmi note 4 that I have seen (5 devices) has dead pixels. They have really low quality control, I guess
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Sivakanthsharma said:
Every Redmi note 4 that I have seen (5 devices) has dead pixels. They have really low quality control, I guess
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The one which I have has none. And moreover the issue few people are having is not dead pixel but a stuck pixel that's the reason you are able to see it in black backgrounds with higher levels of brightness cuz the pixel is just stuck in one single Colour. If the pixel was dead you wouldn't have noticed it on a black background cuz a dead pixel won't light up in the first place( you would notice it in a white background though). And coming to the yellow tint yes I had the yellow tint while I got the phone but it seems to have been fixed in the software updates cuz I don't have it anymore!

How to check whose module (camera sensor) is in my device

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How to check whose module (camera sensor) is in my device
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Goto about phone and tap on kernel version several times wait for CIT to launch, now select the 1st option. There you can see codes under both front and back cameras if it's s5k5e8 = Samsung, imx258 = Sony, neither = omni.

The Prodigal King said:
Goto about phone and tap on kernel version several times wait for CIT to launch, now select the 1st option. There you can see codes under both front and back cameras if it's s5k5e8 = Samsung, imx258 = Sony, neither = omni.
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Thanks

harsha-reddy said:
The one which I have has none. And moreover the issue few people are having is not dead pixel but a stuck pixel that's the reason you are able to see it in black backgrounds with higher levels of brightness cuz the pixel is just stuck in one single Colour. If the pixel was dead you wouldn't have noticed it on a black background cuz a dead pixel won't light up in the first place( you would notice it in a white background though). And coming to the yellow tint yes I had the yellow tint while I got the phone but it seems to have been fixed in the software updates cuz I don't have it anymore!
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Is there a way to resolve stuck pixel issue?

Nexus 6 vs Pixel 2XL picture I took

I went to the Verizon store like many and did a side by side picture of my Nexus 6 next to the pixel 2XL. The phone was great but I have to say I thought the colors on my Nexus 6 looked better. I felt like the colors on my Nexus 6 had more contrast and felt more vibrant. Hmmm. Still not cancelling my pre-order though LOL. I'm mostly excited for the camera upgrade.
I also took a picture of a wall with a lot of colors to compare the 2 phones. Nexus 6 image first, then 2XL. These two pictures were quite comparable in quality I felt. I think where the Pixel 2 shines is the portrait mode and being fast.

When comparing the screens, consider this (from here):
If you're coming from an iPhone, you're not going to have a problem with the display at all. You're going to love it. The people that report that the display is "washed out" come from a display that over-saturates the display, which is pretty much every other OEM out there that uses OLED displays, with Samsung being the main "offender". Google, like Apple, are targeting color accuracy on the Pixel 2. The colors on the Pixel adhere to sRGB and support wide color if an app calls for it. The Pixel 2 is definitely pushing a more serious tone with their decision of targeting sRGB,
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the nexus feel alot wider in picture
how is the hand handling VS the nexus 6

Man so much screen real estate lost with this new aspect ratio.. also those corners...hmm
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The camera won't be even close between the two for most photos. I think the Verizon store example offers lighting and subject that is about as easy as it gets for a camera to capture, and even then the photo from the nexus 6 looks purple. Wait until you take photos outside on a sunny day, or an overcast day, or in low light, or with fine details or skin tones.

abogrhen said:
the nexus feel alot wider in picture
how is the hand handling VS the nexus 6
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I feel like it looks very close in size visually, but once you hold the pixel 2xl, even with the verizon security sensor on the back, you can tell its going to be easier to thumb tap with 1 hand. I'll miss the added screen size on the n6, but the camera will more than make up for it for me personally.

ryancell said:
I feel like it looks very close in size visually, but once you hold the pixel 2xl, even with the verizon security sensor on the back, you can tell its going to be easier to thumb tap with 1 hand. I'll miss the added screen size on the n6, but the camera will more than make up for it for me personally.
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Both phones have 6 inch displays. The Aspect ratio has changed from 16:9 to 18:9 now, which should make the screen taller and narrower on the Pixel 2 XL than the Nexus 6 so one handed operation reaching the other side of the screen should be easier, but reaching the top should be slightly harder.....

Can you post any additional photos. I would buy pixel if there is very noticeable difference in quality, I don't mind if HDR is much slower on N6 and yes I don't care about front camera. I have to say N6 with HDR makes very good photos so to buy pixel I need to be sure is worth it.

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I'm still quite impressed about the Nexus 6 camera, I know we know how the pics are, but when I sent some of those to my friends, they are also impressed, even owning 2017 phones.
I also would like more comparisons with the Pixel 2 if anyone with both can provide!

Febag92 said:
I'm still quite impressed about the Nexus 6 camera, I know we know how the pics are, but when I sent some of those to my friends, they are also impressed, even owning 2017 phones.
I also would like more comparisons with the Pixel 2 if anyone with both can provide!
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I agree the Nexus 6 is capable of taking great pictures.
The problem is it's much slower to focus, to take, and process HDR+ pictures compared to the Pixel/Pixel 2. In the day time, wouldn't see much until pixel peep at full res. In night time, the Pixel/Pixel 2 will blow away the Nexus 6. The Pixel/Pixel 2 handle moving objects much better too. The Pixel/Pixel 2 cameras are just reliably great in every situation.

Visi0nofExcellence2 said:
I agree the Nexus 6 is capable of taking great pictures.
The problem is it's much slower to focus, to take, and process HDR+ pictures compared to the Pixel/Pixel 2. In the day time, wouldn't see much until pixel peep at full res. In night time, the Pixel/Pixel 2 will blow away the Nexus 6. The Pixel/Pixel 2 handle moving objects much better too. The Pixel/Pixel 2 cameras are just reliably great in every situation.
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100% true, just because of slower HDR+ and night poor quality photos is difficult to drop 600£ for new pixel 2. Pixel 2 XL is 700 adding terrible LG quality...google will have to drop price significantly

8.5mark said:
100% true, just because of slower HDR+ and night poor quality photos is difficult to drop 600£ for new pixel 2. Pixel 2 XL is 700 adding terrible LG quality...google will have to drop price significantly
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Exactly why I chose to pick up a brand new, original Pixel for 400.
With the Pixel/Pixel 2 the camera experience is such a great experience; even if not into photography you'll find yourself taking more pictures, more often.

stinger4321 said:
Man so much screen real estate lost with this new aspect ratio.. also those corners...hmm
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I completely agree on the screen size. I HATE this new aspect ratio and can only pray that it's a fad. I need a 7-8" tablet with a good camera, current processor and a cellular radio.

I had pixel 2 xl, absolutely hated it. Screen is bluish at a tiny angle, rounded corners, dim screen, expensive as he'll, crappy aspect ratio, and when you tap with your finger in the middle section of the screen - phone makes hollow sound. Wait till pixels are $200, perhaps only then pixel hardware disaster will be worth it. Got Nexus 6, looking forward to it. Optical image stabilization with decent software is what makes such terrific pictures possible.. First gen pixels do not have OIS...

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I had pixel 2 xl, absolutely hated it. Screen is bluish at a tiny angle, rounded corners, dim screen, expensive as he'll, crappy aspect ratio, and when you tap with your finger in the middle section of the screen - phone makes hollow sound. Wait till pixels are $200, perhaps only then pixel hardware disaster will be worth it. Got Nexus 6, looking forward to it. Optical image stabilization with decent software is what makes such terrific pictures possible.. First gen pixels do not have OIS...
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The original Pixel doesn't need OIS. It has a big sensor and pixels. Better HDR+ algorithm too.
Nexus 6- 5.867 mm, 1.12 μm
OG Pixel- 7.81 mm, 1.55 μm
It's able to pull in more light without having to go to super low shutter speeds. OIS can't help the Nexus 6 in this battle. The sensor isn't nearly as good. Yea it's possible to take decent shots in low light with the Nexus 6 but it'll require manual mode- meaning more effort.

If pixels do not need OIS, why was it added on second gen of pixels? OnePlus 5t also has large sensor, but its pictures are crap anytime the hand shakes tiny bit.

I recently upgraded my trusty Nexus 6 to a Pixel 2 xl and can honestly say, it was the right choice. It's easier to hold in one hand and so far, not having any of the issues I've read about. The bluish tint is not as bad as I thought it would be but is still there. It's the first google phone that I've bought right after it came out. Great phone!

Honestly, Pixel 2 XL screen is better than Galaxy S8+

I know, I know. I'm going going against what everyone else says, but I'm not trolling... I actually prefer this screen. Is it perfect? No. But my wife has the Galaxy S8 and I really do prefer the Pixel 2 XL screen over the Sammy's.
It actually has a more even color compared to the Samsung's. The S8 has a reddish tint when looking straight on that is uneven. Some areas are more red than others. Tilting the phone makes it worse. The Pixel's screen is nearly perfect looking straight on. I like the more natural colors too. And I find the Pixel 2 XL screen to be more visible in certain outdoor lighting. I think the 2 XL screen is slightly sharper looking too. Again, it's not without it's flaws, but all and all, I think I like this screen better than the competition.

This is utter nonsense, Samsung display is significantly brighter. That is not even subjective but a fact (565 nits vs 460 nits).
Unless your girlfriend has a defective device everything you said is wrong.
I dig my pixel 2 xl and would never trade it for Samsung but this kind of Google *********** annoys me.
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*MOD EDIT*
Let's watch the cursing. Thanks.

I agree that despite all the idiots *****ing about the color representation, my screen is nice. No overly blue tint shift or burn in. It looks good. I have installed Oreo colorizer but only because of withdrawal from a 6p sammified

If you actually read my post, you would have noticed I said it's brighter in certain outdoor conditions. Content seems more visible during overcast conditions on the Pixel 2 XL. I'm not talking about nits. There's more to visibility than nits. Screen reflectivity and other factors are important too.

This screen is better than the Samsung's. Colors are nicer. It's more visible outside and I don't have any of the so called issues that the few sky is falling people out there have been whining about.
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It's more visible outside? I don't get how that's possible since the Samsung display is brighter. Are you talking about with sunglasses on?
I'm EXTREMELY excited to see how this polarized screen works (I have HUGE pupils and I live in Vegas so I pretty much live with my sunglasses 24/7)

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It's more visible outside? I don't get how that's possible since the Samsung display is brighter. Are you talking about with sunglasses on?
I'm EXTREMELY excited to see how this polarized screen works (I have HUGE pupils and I live in Vegas so I pretty much live with my sunglasses 24/7)
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Just is. Maybe it's the polarization but it is brightness be damned
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I kind of agree. I use Automate and have a profile that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen based on the lux value. I had to lower the multiplier because it was much brighter in different lighting conditions. I am also coming from an S8+. I really don't know why everyone is complaining about the screen. It's not that bad at all.

I don't have any complaints about blue tint, grain, black crush, burn-in, muted colors or anything like that. But what I really dislike is that there's an orange/brown tint to everything that at times makes stuff look vintage 70s. I'm going to see if the saturated mode in the new update will fix it, otherwise I'm going to have to install a custom kernel with color controls to try to get the colors right. The colors on this thing is definitely not properly calibrated.

It's not. I have both phones. I don't mind the more realistic colors of the Xl. I want to see what the update does.

I have both and the XL 2 has become my daily driver! Looking good so far!

The screen looks fine but it is, by no stretch of the imagination, better than the screen on the S8, S8+ or Note 8. Don't get me wrong, after having my 4 month stint with the S8 (which was great), I'm absolutely loving my LG G30 and would still take it over the S8, despite the screen. The screen on the V30 is nowhere near as crisp and clear as the screen on my S8 was. And to say it gets brighter than the S8 screen would just be a flat out lie.
I even took time to compare my V30 side by side with a 2 XL and another S8 in the Verizon store and the S8 screen puts both to shame in every regard. Side by side the V30 and 2 XL screens look identical, but that's to be expected considering LG made them both, seemingly around the same time.
Personally, I'm willing to give that screen up to get rid of Touchwiz and gain those beautiful sounding front facing speakers on the 2 XL (mine arrives Monday). But I cannot pretend that I'm getting a superior screen with either my V30 or 2 XL, because that simply is not true.

Pixel 4 anyone????

Anyone else jumping ship when the P4 drops?? Really like the P2, but totally disappointed in the lack of custom roms and dev support compared to the XL! Also looking forward to the hopefully upgraded chinless display!

Yeah I'm excited for the 4, I also have the small Pixel 2, ready for change! [emoji23]Let's see.
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I'll likely upgrade to Pixel 4, but absolutely don't expect a chinless display. If it turns out to be completely symmetrical, I'll expect a notch and it'll be okay. Even better without a notch, but that 3 XL design is dreadful imo.

I'll probably upgrade. I'd like more resolution in the camera to zoom in with more detail
I hope they maintain the size of the Pixel 4 smaller or equal to Pixel 3. (Which is smaller than Pixel 2).
But I'd love them to skip the whole notch or camera hole thing on the screen.

I'm jumping to the 4xl the moment it is available.
I hope for a nearly chinstrapliss design but not really expecting it.. And I know it will likely have the cutout camera

No hole punch for me!

I won't buy anything with a double-width punch-hole camera, so if those leaks are accurate and describe the smaller 4 (the only one I'd be interested in) as well as the XL then that would be a deal-breaker for me.