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just got my replacement how do i tell if the screen is good ?

i cant compare because i only have 1 battery : (. but this one is made in china and already got 2.2.1 on it. and the screen look less bright. does that mean i have the superior screen?

2012iawait said:
i cant compare because i only have 1 battery : (. but this one is made in china and already got 2.2.1 on it. and the screen look less bright. does that mean i have the superior screen?
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Good screen basically has 160 degree view angle. If you tilt your screen and notice any loss of colors, whites getting blown, or see blacks getting reflective you have a bad screen.

or if you are rooted, check if you have the LCD-SO-C2 display instead of the LCD-SH-C2

alex9025 said:
or if you are rooted, check if you have the LCD-SO-C2 display instead of the LCD-SH-C2
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how do i do that?

Another couple ways are:
1. Put the WiFi calling shortcut on the desktop. Tilt the phone around and see if the you still discern the white lines in the blue logo. If they blend together (and the blue starts turning green) that's probably a bad display.
2. Open the market and pull up downloads. As you tilt the screen, look at the company names beneath the application names, as well as the lines that separate the applications. If the names disappear and the lines disappear (or go "negative"), then it's a bad display.
Of course, "bad" is relative, and if you think it's great then keep it and enjoy.

or if you are rooted, check if you have the LCD-SO-C2 display instead of the LCD-SH-C2
how do i check this? is there a app for this? seems like the easiest way

See the pictures on this thread and find out the difference between the two. It aint that hard to diffrenciate the two...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9635011&postcount=1

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See the pictures on this thread and find out the difference between the two. It aint that hard to diffrenciate the two...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9635011&postcount=1
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looks like i got the bottom one is that good?

Yes sir. Happy for you.
2012iawait said:
looks like i got the bottom one is that good?
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rjhay22 said:
Yes sir. Happy for you.
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yay! lol well is this as good as retina display?

2012iawait said:
yay! lol well is this as good as retina display?
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You decide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=869760

under system info my screen is LCD-SH-C2 and this is my first replacement phone so does that mean that my screen is washed out. after looking at pics it looks like it. Also when i call tmobile what should i say to the rep?

topgun303 said:
under system info my screen is LCD-SH-C2 and this is my first replacement phone so does that mean that my screen is washed out. after looking at pics it looks like it. Also when i call tmobile what should i say to the rep?
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how do u check this?

hold down volume down and power, then select system info

So i called tmobile for replacement bec of bad screen and they are sending me another phone. The most important part i noticed was that when the rep said "i wonder why this phone is having screen issues" so tmobil know about it. Just wanted to put this out there for other people know. I hope my new phone is good haha

LCD-SH-C2 thats the one i have is that the bad one?
it looks good to me

Please post questions in the Q&A section.

I got my phone with a contract from radio shack, so is it possible to still get a replacement sent to me? Let me know guys. I have the receipt and box and all original contents.
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2012iawait said:
yay! lol well is this as good as retina display?
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glad you got you a good one. Now to enjoy the fun.

alex9025 said:
or if you are rooted, check if you have the LCD-SO-C2 display instead of the LCD-SH-C2
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What is the difference between LCD-SO-C2 and LCD-SH-C2?

Edge tint calibration after update, missing blue screen.

I have seen a few YouTube uploads and other users describing that during the edge tint adjustment the phone reboots and a blue screen appears with an animation that resembles some kind of firmware adjustment.
I don't get that blue screen and don't notice any difference adjusting the red tint that for me appears in the top of the phone.
Would like to hear if the adjustment worked even without that blue screen or other thoughts about this issue.

if you check local "red tint" thread (and it's huge), nobody had experienced any extra blue or other screens or double reboots (like the instructions on the Edge adjustment screen state). also, just like you, many don't notice any changes after adjusting the edges color temperature and rebooting. so either that "extra" adjustment screen was Korean update specific or Samsung has butchered international update. or, which is even worse, many screens are just defective and beyond any software fix.

Me either
Yeah, I'm also facing this issue either. So bad that our unit didn't get that blue screen and edge screen still red.:crying:

Well mine did the blue screen and rebooted and my edges are fine now

Strangeland16 said:
Well mine did the blue screen and rebooted and my edges are fine now
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can you describe in more details what exactly happened and how did it look like (the blue screen)?

Strangeland16 said:
Well mine did the blue screen and rebooted and my edges are fine now
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Thanks man for sharing, where are you from if I may ask , it's so weird that if you are not from Korea and got that blue screen. I'm from Sweden.

Strangeland16 said:
Well mine did the blue screen and rebooted and my edges are fine now
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mannequin said:
can you describe in more details what exactly happened and how did it look like (the blue screen)?
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I searched YouTube for " red tint update " and found one or two videos showing that blue screen.

KrazyKlutt said:
I searched YouTube for " red tint update " and found one or two videos showing that blue screen.
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can you link some please?

mannequin said:
can you link some please?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gErsc_Lx8T4
And this guy by the sound is from the UK, so it's not just Korean models.
This might be reason some (like me) haven't seen any difference.

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very interesting, i'm assuming that's an Exynos version in that video?

mannequin said:
very interesting, i'm assuming that's an Exynos version in that video?
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If he is from UK the I assume he has the snapdragon version, according to this link
http://m.gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/n...rmed-by-exynos-8895-soc-in-benchmarks-1676567
I have the Exynos version. And yours?

KrazyKlutt said:
If he is from UK the I assume he has the snapdragon version, according to this link
http://m.gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/n...rmed-by-exynos-8895-soc-in-benchmarks-1676567
I have the Exynos version. And yours?
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i believe that's a mistake, UK has Exynos. i'm in US with SD but if you read that other thread i mentioned, almost nobody saw that blue screen all across different versions. definitely, never heard from anybody in US mentioning it.

Strangeland16 said:
Well mine did the blue screen and rebooted and my edges are fine now
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Ditto here. Actually, it was the second time I did the calibration that I got the blue screen with some white Android figure (didn't really pay much attention), and a reboot. Fix was effective at changing screen edge tint...which I'd likely never have noticed had there not been all these threads re same. VZW S8+ here.

mannequin said:
i believe that's a mistake, UK has Exynos. i'm in US with SD but if you read that other thread i mentioned, almost nobody saw that blue screen all across different versions. definitely, never heard from anybody in US mentioning it.
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Okay , yeah I've read the thread shallowly, I can't remember anyone posting that it worked and mentioning a blue screen, so that's why I made a separate thread to hear more in detail if someone got it working and if that includes seeing a blue screen. My suspicion is that the update is flawed and maybe doesn't apply the changes to all the units.

tbcpn said:
Ditto here. Actually, it was the second time I did the calibration that I got the blue screen with some white Android figure (didn't really pay much attention), and a reboot. Fix was effective at changing screen edge tint...which I'd likely never have noticed had there not been all these threads re same. VZW S8+ here.
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so the first time you did it there was no blue screen? just for science, can you do it few more times with different slider setting and see if you get it again?

tbcpn said:
Ditto here. Actually, it was the second time I did the calibration that I got the blue screen with some white Android figure (didn't really pay much attention), and a reboot. Fix was effective at changing screen edge tint...which I'd likely never have noticed had there not been all these threads re same. VZW S8+ here.
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Thanks for sharing!
So the first time it didn't appear right? Did you notice any change in edge tint that time tje blue screen didn't appear?
That gives me some hope at least , I've tried applying it in Safe Mode but that didn't work either.

The "blue screen" you guys keep mentioning is when the display driver IC itself is reflashed with different calibration values, it isn't just slapping a software overlay.
My edges are fine, but just as a test, I set them warmer and the phone displayed the blue screen as expected, and the edges became warmer, I set it back and the same happened.

Skander1998 said:
The "blue screen" you guys keep mentioning is when the display driver IC itself is reflashed with different calibration values, it isn't just slapping a software overlay.
My edges are fine, but just as a test, I set them warmer and the phone displayed the blue screen as expected, and the edges became warmer, I set it back and the same happened.
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Thanks for sharing!

Skander1998 said:
The "blue screen" you guys keep mentioning is when the display driver IC itself is reflashed with different calibration values, it isn't just slapping a software overlay.
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the problem is, only few people get that screen on reboot hence no edge color changes are observed.

KrazyKlutt said:
Thanks for sharing!
So the first time it didn't appear right? Did you notice any change in edge tint that time tje blue screen didn't appear?
That gives me some hope at least , I've tried applying it in Safe Mode but that didn't work either.
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No, no blue screen the first time, IIRC. Again, I really didn't pay that much attention, but I may have done the process a second time as I didn't notice either much change or a change that I was happy with the first time. But, it did definitely change the edge "tinting", and I then switched back to amoled cinema from adaptive, so perhaps moot.

Very curious screen anomaly.

I have these 2 very light yellow areas on my screen.
Here's the interesting part, they don't show up on screen shots. They also appear to be getting brighter.
A new screen is probably the only fix. But I'm curious of the cause. Any ideas?
I have included a sample of the issue.

randalgibbons said:
I have these 2 very light yellow areas on my screen.
Here's the interesting part, they don't show up on screen shots. They also appear to be getting brighter.
A new screen is probably the only fix. But I'm curious of the cause. Any ideas?
I have included a sample of the issue.
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Did you draw that in paint on a screenshot or take a picture of your phone?
If they are hot spots (bright white dots) then they are part of the screen and a new screen is the only issue.

randalgibbons said:
I have these 2 very light yellow areas on my screen.
Here's the interesting part, they don't show up on screen shots. They also appear to be getting brighter.
A new screen is probably the only fix. But I'm curious of the cause. Any ideas?
I have included a sample of the issue.
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My first buy had similar problems. I exchanged in a store for another.
There were lots of defective screens in Poland.
Factory reset can help for few days.
First one:

Spencervb256 said:
Did you draw that in paint on a screenshot or take a picture of your phone?
If they are hot spots (bright white dots) then they are part of the screen and a new screen is the only issue.
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I drew that because they do not appear on screen shots. Could the color be between the LCD and the digitizer?

randalgibbons said:
I drew that because they do not appear on screen shots. Could the color be between the LCD and the digitizer?
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The colour is because of a ****ty screen. @acejavelin mentioned in another thread that they are caused by compression for some reason. Don't know how that happens. Like @dzidexx said another screen is the only thing which can solve it. Or deal with it, I do not know how bad it is sorry

randalgibbons said:
I drew that because they do not appear on screen shots. Could the color be between the LCD and the digitizer?
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Defect rather looks like "Lights behind the closed door".
Do a black photo or jpg file. Look at it with different levels of brightness.
Sometimes it can be observed with other colours.
More photos of defected screens(not mine):

dzidexx said:
Defect rather looks like "Lights behind the closed door".
Do a black photo or jpg file. Look at it with different levels of brightness.
Sometimes it can be observed with other colours.
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The last two pics are it exactly. Even though its a little annoying, I still love this phone!! Its the only issue I've had and I use it a lot. For everything. Between flashing, modding and every one of my boot animations has been made on this beast!
And thanks for all the input on this issue everyone.
And sorry to all those who suffer as I do with this affliction. Just kidding.

It's happening to me too. It's starting from the top right

DiegoMarinDiego said:
It's happening to me too. It's starting from the top right
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Hardware !! Read the thread and you'll see it has been made clear it is hardware.

I have the same issue. If I press on the bezel next to the yellow area with my fingers the colors go back to normal until I release. Could this be caused by the screws inside being too tight?
I would disassemble my phone and try to unscrew them a bit but since the back cover is glued I'd rather not unless I'm sure that's it.

Spencervb256 said:
Hardware !! Read the thread and you'll see it has been made clear it is hardware.
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Congrats for pointing the obvious! You get 100 internet points :good:

DiegoMarinDiego said:
Congrats for pointing the obvious! You get 100 internet points :good:
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Sorry man I just didn't see the point of you stating it was happening to you when it didn't help diagnose the issue and it had already been said what the issue was.

Had the same thing with my phone and now with my laptop. Maybe I'm lucky

dgadelha said:
Had the same thing with my phone and now with my laptop. Maybe I'm lucky
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this is pretty typical for most lower quality lcd panels

Ghost images on status bar.

Hello XDA members,
I have noticed weird behaviour on Mi A1 stock Oreo.
Ghost images from previous notification and status icons is seen on status bar.
Initially I thought its launcher(official nova prime) issue and changed it(now lawnchair) but issue remains same.
Did anybody else also noticed this(attached image)?

sandrocks said:
Hello XDA members,
I have noticed weird behaviour on Mi A1 stock Oreo.
Ghost images from previous notification and status icons is seen on status bar.
Initially I thought its launcher(official nova prime) issue and changed it(now lawnchair) but issue remains same.
Did anybody else also noticed this(attached image)?
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its called display burn-in and yes it is a hardware issue, go and claim your warranty

sandrocks said:
Hello XDA members,
I have noticed weird behaviour on Mi A1 stock Oreo.
Ghost images from previous notification and status icons is seen on status bar.
Initially I thought its launcher(official nova prime) issue and changed it(now lawnchair) but issue remains same.
Did anybody else also noticed this(attached image)?
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That's screen burn in. You won't see them in the screenshot. Usually happens when you use your device with much more brightness, or you keep your screen on for a lot of time(usually more than 10 minutes).
If you don't do any of the above mentioned things, you should visit the nearest service center, because the screen might be faulty.

Its happens .. U can go to service centre and claim ur warranty. Nothing to worry. 2 of my friends already got it repaired. They changed lcd panel to something else. Both of them have Tianma display earlier

If is it a Tianma display the chances are good to be burn in.

antonioli84 said:
If is it a Tianma display the chances are good to be burn in.
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How can I figure out if the display is "Tianma"?
And what does that even mean?

berezker said:
How can I figure out if the display is "Tianma"?
And what does that even mean?
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It's a brand. Most of them are colder tinted blue. EGGB brand is something more warm maybe yellow/green.
Type *#*#6484#*#* in dialer and go to" 1. Version Information". There you will see LCD: GFF, vendor: XXXXXXXXX
The XXXX thing is the brand.

antonioli84 said:
It's a brand. Most of them are colder tinted blue. EGGB brand is something more warm maybe yellow/green.
Type *#*#6484#*#* in dialer and go to" 1. Version Information". There you will see LCD: GFF, vendor: XXXXXXXXX
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Its Tianma display.

sandrocks said:
Its Tianma display.
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It's impressive that all burn in display that I have knowledge came from Tianma.

antonioli84 said:
It's a brand. Most of them are colder tinted blue. EGGB brand is something more warm maybe yellow/green.
Type *#*#6484#*#* in dialer and go to" 1. Version Information". There you will see LCD: GFF, vendor: XXXXXXXXX
The XXXX thing is the brand.
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So is there any preferable display brand?

berezker said:
So is there any preferable display brand?
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EGGB.

antonioli84 said:
EGGB.
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Thank you.

berezker said:
Thank you.
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Anytime.

thanks god i have ilitek or something similar, not tiamma!

riccetto80 said:
thanks god i have ilitek or something similar, not tiamma!
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Ilitek is EGGB. Focal is Tianma. Now you feel much safier

Apparently my friend has tianma too. But he isn't experiencing burn in. Can he still get his display changed?
Edit: I visited the service center with him. Those guys were noobs and didn't even know what a screen burn is. I explain them what it is. I even gave them a live demonstration, which worked and gave the burn. They still insisted that it's a software problem.

guy_infinity said:
Apparently my friend has tianma too. But he isn't experiencing burn in. Can he still get his display changed?
Edit: I visited the service center with him. Those guys were noobs and didn't even know what a screen burn is. I explain them what it is. I even gave them a live demonstration, which worked and gave the burn. They still insisted that it's a software problem.
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This is not as 100% sure that someone will have the problema with Tianma display but only more probable. I think that your friend or anyone have to use the smartphone as usual and if the problem shows up in warranty period then go change the display. Don't care too much about it because is more probable don't have it.

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This is not as 100% sure that someone will have the problema with Tianma display but only more probable. I think that your friend or anyone have to use the smartphone as usual and if the problem shows up in warranty period then go change the display. Don't care too much about it because is more probable don't have it.
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I get it. But, I was actually able to convince them. They've called him in the next week for a free screen replacement.

berezker said:
So is there any preferable display brand?
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They replaced mine with EBBG.

strange colours on screen

Hello i just bought s10+ well o had s9 plus, i dont see any differences.. only the colour of the screen is kinda purple why?
I tried to change the white balance nothing changed

Anyone?

Please?

I mean when I change point of view while watching my phone it's kinda purple :/ does anyone notice such a thing?

if there is a screen protector remove it.

There should not be any purple tinge. Did you buy the phone new? If not check that the finger sensor works, as it might be a after market screen. If it's new, then return it.
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buuber said:
There should not be any purple tinge. Did you buy the phone new? If not check that the finger sensor works, as it might be a after market screen. If it's new, then return it.
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hmm is not any mark ,
but when i turn the phone to look the phone from different angle or to see its corners you know i noticed that colour of the screen is kinda purple, it was not new, but he said he didnt change the screen.
have you ever notice that or heard from another one this ?

StonebridgeGr said:
hmm is not any mark ,
but when i turn the phone to look the phone from different angle or to see its corners you know i noticed that colour of the screen is kinda purple, it was not new, but he said he didnt change the screen.
have you ever notice that or heard from another one this ?
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No, have never seen any amoled screen do this. Usually a tn panel shows this type of behaviour. Does the in screen finger print reader work?
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StonebridgeGr said:
Hello i just bought s10+ well o had s9 plus, i dont see any differences.. only the colour of the screen is kinda purple why?
I tried to change the white balance nothing changed
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It could be 2 things if you see like pink/purple coloring on screen especially on white background that's burn in
Another thing s9+ that i had under display there used to be an option in screen mode i can't remember the name i think it was called Cool or something that gave the screen than pinkish purple hue

Fingerprint working fine
He said he didnt change any screen and we would tell me
Also he had many positive feedbacks on the site that i purchased it

Might be something with purple or red colour settings
:/ Dont know..

StonebridgeGr said:
Might be something with purple or red colour settings
:/ Dont know..
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I wish i could help you i know the feeling when you buy tech and you trust that there's nothing wrong with it but end up with problems.
Try making a few screenshots of the settings inside display and the home page post it here