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[Q] HTC one X yellow spot (tint) display issue, any one find?

Just saw some photo taken in HTC shop of demo phone that indicate One X has some yellow spot (tint) display issue.
I would like those who have gotten the phone already to have a check and give us input does it happen to you or not.
The recent yellow spot issue is serious problem for latest Sony Xperia S phone.
Hope it can help to understand is it common or just rare.
Thanks!

Not in the one I have
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interesting i will definitely keep this in mind when i pick my unit since i'm buying it from retail

hamdir said:
interesting i will definitely keep this in mind when i pick my unit since i'm buying it from retail
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Yes, some people give up Sony Xperia S（LT26i）because of the yellow spot issue. I really do not want it happen to One X. The issue for Sony is detected by user after 1 or 2 weeks usage, in some case is when phone get warm(like charging) or play heavy game after a while.
So if One X user can test it under charging status with full white screen may can more effective to confirm.
Rumors said One X screen provider is Sony. If it is true even the technique of it is different than LT26i screen but still may have some common issue behind.

chowdarygm said:
Not in the one I have
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Not a screenshot dummy.
It's the SLCD2 Panel itself...
So take a pic of the actual phone and white background.

xmoo said:
Not a screenshot dummy.
It's the SLCD2 Panel itself...
So take a pic of the actual phone and white background.
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I lol´ed

xmoo said:
Not a screenshot dummy.
It's the SLCD2 Panel itself...
So take a pic of the actual phone and white background.
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Oh...so you are talking about your drool dripped screen yellow marks ? Then I don't have any coz I dont drool on my phones...maybe check yours if u get it ....
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chowdarygm said:
Oh...so you are talking about your drool dripped screen yellow marks ? Then I don't have any coz I dont drool on my phones...maybe check yours if u get it ....
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you didn't get it..
if you crack your screen and make a screenshot you won't see the cracks there

chowdarygm said:
Oh...so you are talking about your drool dripped screen yellow marks ? Then I don't have any coz I dont drool on my phones...maybe check yours if u get it ....
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The screenshot just shows what you are supposed to see.
The problem is in what you actually see on the screen itself.

To avoid any confusion, please take a physical photo of the screen in a dim room, not a screen shot.
There. Solved. Please do not fight.

I don't have any of these spots. The screen is just absolutely amazing!

The yellow tints are caused by the LCD screen foil. If you drop the phone, you will get yellow spots!

xmoo said:
The yellow tints are caused by the LCD screen foil. If you drop the phone, you will get yellow spots!
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That explains, and maybe it can even be caused by pressing too hard on the screen maybe ?

Darn... Just got the One X from digitec (Switzerland) and it clearly shows two yellowish spots in the two bottom corners of the display. It's very visible and distracting on white background, not so much on dark background.

Isnt this the glue that holds the laminated screen onto the glass? I used to have this on my iphone4s ips display and the apple dude that served me said it would go off after using it for a slightly longer period of time and after a week or so the tint disappeared

24inchsub said:
Isnt this the glue that holds the laminated screen onto the glass? I used to have this on my iphone4s ips display and the apple dude that served me said it would go off after using it for a slightly longer period of time and after a week or so the tint disappeared
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thanks for this I now remember the issue when iPhone4 went out

24inchsub said:
Isnt this the glue that holds the laminated screen onto the glass? I used to have this on my iphone4s ips display and the apple dude that served me said it would go off after using it for a slightly longer period of time and after a week or so the tint disappeared
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Now that you mentioned it, i do believe this is the cause indeed.. i almost forgot about the iphone4s screen issues haha till you mentioned it , but that could be because i don't read much about Apple/iphones etc. and i don't have any affinity to Apple and it's products. [off-topic] To be honest i really hate Apple's mentality / their way of business

When the yellow spots are on the side, it's most of the time glue.
But if it's in the middle of the screen, most of the times it's the foil.
I would get a replacer if i were you!

pikubik said:
Darn... Just got the One X from digitec (Switzerland) and it clearly shows two yellowish spots in the two bottom corners of the display. It's very visible and distracting on white background, not so much on dark background.
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Is it looks better now for yellow spot? Maybe can ignore if not look after it hardly?

mmx6688 said:
Is it looks better now for yellow spot? Maybe can ignore if not look after it hardly?
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It kind of looks as if they got weaker over the last two days of usage. Could be my wishful thinking, though. With white background, the spots (still) are noticeable and distracting. It's like with dead pixels: once you've discovered them, you can't ignore them anymore...

Flashlights on the bottom of the display

Hey guys,
I want to know, if you have such "flashlights" on the bottom of your screen, too.
Just on the bottom - on top of mine everything is allright.
I ask myself if this is a reason to swap the device due to garantee reasons.
Look at the picture and pls. vote.
edit: I have the flashlights permanent - even if the lights of the 3 capazitive buttons is off

Shizophren said:
Hey guys,
I want to know, if you have such "flashlights" on the bottom of your screen, too.
Just on the bottom - on top of mine everything is allright.
I ask myself if this is a reason to swap the device due to garantee reasons.
Look at the picture and pls. vote.
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That's light from the Capacitive button Backlights, you should only really see it once the screen just unlocks.
Not always, if it bothers you- Return it, that simple.

I have the lights permanent. Even if the 3 capazitive lights are off!

Shizophren said:
I have the lights permanent. Even if the 3 capazitive lights are off!
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Well that's backlight bleed, just get it replaced.

I have it too

I spoke with an HTC Support Manager at their North American headquarters this morning and they are advising me that this is normal. They apparently designed the display to have these lights to make the viewing angles better and to make the display easier to see in direct light or sunlight.
It's a new technology, so I am told.....

I have the same issue, only noticed it recently. Not sure if it's enough to warrant getting it replaced. Do all people have this? Noticeable when there is colour (ore so on white) on the screen, not when on a black screen.

Dont have the "flashlights" on any color. not even on white.
Should get a replacement if it annoys you..

It's normal. You can see them all the way around the screen if you look hard enough. It's barely noticeable even at just the right angle. You can get it replaced but I wouldn't expect it to be much different. The people in this thread saying they don't have them probably just don't notice. It's a very subtle thing.

they vary between devices but they exist in one way or another
i don't find it hard to believe that these assist view angles

hamdir said:
but they exist in one way or another
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I must have gotten the only issue free One X HTC ever built.

[Flex] Wondering if I should get my HOX replaced

Last night while using the phone I noticed this slight clicking sound from the bottom right corner of the screen (touch-sensitive panel). So I kept pressing it and I wasn't hallucinating, its there. Also figured the sound also comes when I press the bottom right or bottom center edge of the phone. The creaking sound isn't loud but its noticeable when I hold the phone in specific angles and while typing if haptic feedback is on, I think the vibration also makes it happen(weird)
So except for this my HOX is fine and am wondering if I should get it changed.
Are there any long term effects to this? I'm starting to just ignore the sound and trying not to make it happen purposely

Depends, does it make the sound when you're using it normally? If it does I would consider swapping it, although you said everything else was fine.
If on the other hand, it makes the sound if you hold it in a certain way and push unusually hard then I would say stop intentionally pushing it in a weird way and use it properly.
People have been complaining about "screen flex" along the side of the phone when they push on the edge and run their fingers along the side. Want to get rid of the screen flex when you push the edge of your phone and move your finger along it? STOP PUSHING THE EDGE OF YOUR PHONE!!!
Just remember that some phones have had screen flickering, yellow marks and even scratches under the screen, you may not be as lucky as your were the first time if you choose to swap it.

what you described is not flex even, most mobile devices have a creak some where
Flex should mean the screen is literally loose to warrant an exchange

rob9 said:
Depends, does it make the sound when you're using it normally? If it does I would consider swapping it, although you said everything else was fine.
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The only time I've noticed this sound while using the phone is during haptic feedback from typing on the keyboard. I switched haptic feedback off to save battery and for this 'problem'
If on the other hand, it makes the sound if you hold it in a certain way and push unusually hard then I would say stop intentionally pushing it in a weird way and use it properly.
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I did reduce pushing it intentionally since last night after figuring it might mess it up more.
People have been complaining about "screen flex" along the side of the phone when they push on the edge and run their fingers along the side. Want to get rid of the screen flex when you push the edge of your phone and move your finger along it? STOP PUSHING THE EDGE OF YOUR PHONE!!!
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Yea after I got mind-f***ed I did press the edge a lot to be sure.(we humans ...) But now am controlling myself to not press the edge and use it normally.
Just remember that some phones have had screen flickering, yellow marks and even scratches under the screen, you may not be as lucky as your were the first time if you choose to swap it.
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Exactly why am thinking hard if I should get mine replaced. Another reason being I'll be leaving UAE(got the phone here) for good in a week and if by chance I do get a defective unit I'll waste a lot of time.
I'm not gonna play around with the edge anymore haha.

hamdir said:
what you described is not flex even, most mobile devices have a creak some where
Flex should mean the screen is literally loose to warrant an exchange
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Yes you're right a lot of electronics and gadgets have creaking parts. Mostly the ones made outa plastic though. Does your HOX creak too?

death__machine said:
Yes you're right a lot of electronics and gadgets have creaking parts. Mostly the ones made outa plastic though. Does your HOX creak too?
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my first flexed bad (soft one pressure, loose) on the left side, although i loved it so much because it had the much more dense yellowish sharp screen
second hox had a bad coating and slight flex on the left side, also hot pixels
third HOX my current is perfect, the screen is rigid on all sides expecially left and right, but it creaks if its around 50degree hot on two out of the four corners, very very slight creaks and only happens if it test it intentionally, it has the acer white screen with visible pixel grid, so the first hox screen i miss so much
im saying don't replace for a little reason bro it will be a bumpy ride, if the screen is loose then ok, you can see it by testing for light bleed in a dark room or if its physically moving

I think my screen is perfect. I can't figure how you're suggesting I test it, but pressing along the edges with slight pressure doesn't cause any change in the screen. The pixels are all good and no flickering. I think its a yellowish screen and not the bluish one.
How do you find out what LCD brand is on your HOX?

death__machine said:
I think my screen is perfect. I can't figure how you're suggesting I test it, but pressing along the edges with slight pressure doesn't cause any change in the screen. The pixels are all good and no flickering. I think its a yellowish screen and not the bluish one.
How do you find out what LCD brand is on your HOX?
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there is a guide somewhere on how to check the LCD
anyway it sounds perfect dont get rid of it!

Hmm I don't think I'll get it changed, I love it too much . Just have to get used to the occasional/random creak/click sounds from the device.

Problem with the display

So i got my phone few days ago but yesterday i noticed something strange with the phone so wanted to know if i have a faulty device or what so the problem is when i press the left side (the whole left side but most on the top left corner) of the display the edge when i press it a little harder not hard but a little harder than a regular touch i get that rainbow effect that you would get by presing directly the display of a plazma/lcd/led tv something like a rainbow or mixed colors when you press it

metko said:
So i got my phone few days ago but yesterday i noticed something strange with the phone so wanted to know if i have a faulty device or what so the problem is when i press the left side (the whole left side but most on the top left corner) of the display the edge when i press it a little harder not hard but a little harder than a regular touch i get that rainbow effect that you would get by presing directly the display of a plazma/lcd/led tv something like a rainbow or mixed colors when you press it
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No, that have almost all HOX so far i know ... some users reported that with DHD and had no problems with that ... however, if you think it is a fault, you can always exchange it ...

I've had my HOX since release day, I've never had any rainbow effect.
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chrisjcks said:
I've had my HOX since release day, I've never had any rainbow effect.
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I dont have either but if you pres it a little harder (for me i thats gently) than your normal tuch and i se on the screen like the colors mix up or something like rainbow i dont know hot to explain it

metko said:
I dont have either but if you pres it a little harder (for me i thats gently) than your normal tuch and i se on the screen like the colors mix up or something like rainbow i dont know hot to explain it
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It doesn't do it even if I squeeze it harder.
I've pressed it much harder than I ever would and still nothing.
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Here i made a video what is happening with mine and i chosed a whit backgroung to be more visible
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYX8s41L694&feature=youtu.be
not on the top its even easier to make this "effect"

So is it a faulty device or htc's crap quality?

metko said:
So is it a faulty device or htc's crap quality?
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Yes, it's faulty - return it.
I've had mine since launch and can't replicate your video.
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Anyone else?

So none?

I have this too, doesn't seem to be such a big of a problem.

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So none?
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Read THIS and THIS ...
"Things not considered defects:
- LCD ripple on outer intentional pressure, this seems to go away with time if the lamination is perfect"
It should be better with time ... try to overheat it and cool down for 3-4 times and it should be better ... thats because the touch and the SLCD2 are glued together.

muamers said:
Read THIS and THIS ...
"Things not considered defects:
- LCD ripple on outer intentional pressure, this seems to go away with time if the lamination is perfect"
It should be better with time ... try to overheat it and cool down for 3-4 times and it should be better ... thats because the touch and the SLCD2 are glued together.
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But most when its overheating its heating the right side and i have a problem with the left side..?

metko said:
So is it a faulty device or htc's crap quality?
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The glass is VERY close to the display, it dosen't seem to damage the screen though.

So my device is ok its not faulty??

Display loose

Hi guys
Can you check curved edges part of display near top and bottom portion to see when pressed with little pressure whether screen goes down ? Especially near front facing camera .
Thank You

Checked near the front camera area and yes ,the screen goes down a little upon pressing in the edges with little pressure.

raserdude said:
Hi guys
Can you check curved edges part of display near top and bottom portion to see when pressed with little pressure whether screen goes down ? Especially near front facing camera .
Thank You
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Mine as well.

@Yash24 , @tiberiuharcsa thanks guys for confirming regarding this issue.

Have it, too. But no problem. Seems to be normal.

allrightlite said:
Have it, too. But no problem. Seems to be normal.
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Well I would't call a loose and slightly moving screen something normal...

tiberiuharcsa said:
Well I would't call a loose and slightly moving screen something normal...
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And what is to do now? Maybe all Z Plays have this. You must look very critical to see this "issue". For me it's ok. There is no 100% perfect phone.
But is the issue bigger, then I would call the support.

allrightlite said:
And what is to do now? Maybe all Z Plays have this. You must look very critical to see this "issue". For me it's ok. There is no 100% perfect phone.
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I agree, it's not a major issue, I was thinking to take of the screen completley and reglue it using some duble sided tape... But there is a risk of breaking the screen in the proces... It's not worth it

What about putting duck tape across top and bottom of the screen? Don't forget to make holes for loudspeaker, front camera and proximity sensor. And for microphone and fingerprint at bottom
So, you're all saying that tbe whole screen is moving a bit in the case? Check teardown and you'll see that is actually glued. Not my favorite solution but I suppose is cost effective.
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Zeljko1234 said:
What about putting duck tape across top and bottom of the screen? Don't forget to make holes for loudspeaker, front camera and proximity sensor. And for microphone and fingerprint at bottom
So, you're all saying that tbe whole screen is moving a bit in the case? Check teardown and you'll see that is actually glued. Not my favorite solution but I suppose is cost effective.
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Yah it's glued and very liberally glued at the top and the bottom of the screen. How do I know? Broke my screen a few months ago and replaced my screen myself.

flashallthetime said:
Yah it's glued and very liberally glued at the top and the bottom of the screen. How do I know? Broke my screen a few months ago and replaced my screen myself.
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That's good news, actually. I've watched some tear down videos and guy was heating screen before trying to take it off.
From where and for how much you got replacement?

Zeljko1234 said:
That's good news, actually. I've watched some tear down videos and guy was heating screen before trying to take it off.
From where and for how much you got replacement?
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Bought a screen off eBay, yes you need to heat up the glue underneath the screen with a heat gun.
Got the new screen in after I had to remove all the small piece of glass that was still glued but it's not an easy repair and I still have screen issues I assume the screen isn't the same quality as the original one which comes with a silver backing plate.
In bright sunlight my screen turns blue

The battery maybe will never die, because a bigger LiPo much longer live as a small one and we just load again all 2 or 3 days. So that's ok that's build in. Maybe the screen is much earlier broken. Hope it doesn't broke
My battery has 3600mAh(3597)

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Bought a screen off eBay, yes you need to heat up the glue underneath the screen with a heat gun.
Got the new screen in after I had to remove all the small piece of glass that was still glued but it's not an easy repair and I still have screen issues I assume the screen isn't the same quality as the original one which comes with a silver backing plate.
In bright sunlight my screen turns blue
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So Moto should make it even less glued for easy repair
Btw, you forgot the price

Zeljko1234 said:
So Moto should make it even less glued for easy repair
Btw, you forgot the price
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175 Canadian labour free because I did the repair.
No moto shouldn't use any less glue, just don't drop your phone is my advise

flashallthetime said:
175 Canadian labour free because I did the repair.
No moto shouldn't use any less glue, just don't drop your phone is my advise
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I don't think that anyone is planning to drop the phone. Except maybe Turbo 2/Force.
https://youtu.be/fTJOL5ikuZA
Ironically, mine got green lines literally sitting on the desk.

I can confirm my phone has the same problem near the top left corner. It is so disappointing to see such a bad build quality.

If you observe carefully just above volume up button screen is not even inside the aluminum frame there is slight gap. And if you apply little pressure screen goes down. Is this normal ?

raserdude said:
If you observe carefully just above volume up button screen is not even inside the aluminum frame there is slight gap. And if you apply little pressure screen goes down. Is this normal ?
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Yes, normal. Maybe it's make easier to get the sceen away to replace the battery. Normally you can't see this. You must really look exactly

allrightlite said:
Yes, normal. Maybe it's make easier to get the sceen away to replace the battery. Normally you can't see this. You must really look exactly
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