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evo developing a light spot in middle of screen

What the hell is this? It's not dead pixels.. I noticed this a few weeks ago and it looks like it may be getting worse. It's mainly noticeable on white backgrounds. I baby this phone. It's protected with a case and screen protector from day one. Never dropped. I would take it in now and see if I could get it replaced, but I hear replacements are coming with 2.2 and I don't want to be stuck without root. Anyone else have this lighter spot in their screen?

boredmug said:
What the hell is this? It's not dead pixels.. I noticed this a few weeks ago and it looks like it may be getting worse. It's mainly noticeable on white backgrounds. I baby this phone. It's protected with a case and screen protector from day one. Never dropped. I would take it in now and see if I could get it replaced, but I hear replacements are coming with 2.2 and I don't want to be stuck without root. Anyone else have this lighter spot in their screen?
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I have this exact same anomaly. The pictures below don't quite do it justice, but I'm sure the passers-by can get the idea here. It's more evident when the screen is bright, and the background is white. Very annoying. Screen has never been dropped, etc. My HW revision is 0002.. novatek panel.
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Aww crap, I'm in the same boat as you guys...
And to think I was going to get a phone that WASN'T defective first time around

Weird. That's almost the exact location of my spot.

I think it a heat spot from the CPU.
I have the same thing.
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I also have one, in almost the exact same spot. I don't know what's causing it, but I also have that issue with my monitors on my laptops. I usually end up getting like 3-4 big spots on the screen. I don't notice it to much because I've gotten used to it, but my screens have preformed just fine even with the bright spots.
Just think of it this way, you can see those spots better in the sun now, since it's brighter

I had that on my first phone. I also had light leakage so I figured they were related.
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It's really not a big deal to me, so long as it does not get worse. It's hardly noticeable. It's just one of those things you notice because it's wrong, but no one else would ever see. My Evo is great otherwise.. I'm not interested in risking a return for a refurb or unrootable 2.2 device.

scriptx said:
It's really not a big deal to me, so long as it does not get worse. It's hardly noticeable. It's just one of those things you notice because it's wrong, but no one else would ever see. My Evo is great otherwise.. I'm not interested in risking a return for a refurb or unrootable 2.2 device.
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I have the same problem. Novatec 0002. It started out barely noticeable and it has grown to be significantly worse. A big white spot that is really really bright white on white screens.
I was showing off my EVO and everyone was just fixated on that spot. Can't show off the EVO anymore. I'm very upset, I would rather have an unrooted 2.2 than a big eyesore on the screen. I'm sure someone will root 2.2 soon enough.

firemedic1343 said:
I have the same problem. Novatec 0002. It started out barely noticeable and it has grown to be significantly worse. A big white spot that is really really bright white on white screens.
I was showing off my EVO and everyone was just fixated on that spot. Can't show off the EVO anymore. I'm very upset, I would rather have an unrooted 2.2 than a big eyesore on the screen. I'm sure someone will root 2.2 soon enough.
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Might be worth making a stink about after a new hw revision (or with recent) and after 2.2 is rooted. Cry a river about light leakage and get a replacement. I can deal with it the way it is now, but would rather be proactive before it gets worse.

I have it as well didn't think much of it cause i had never heard anyone else say anything, now i atleast know im not alone, and it should be noted as a issue.

For those of you with similar issues, list your hardware builds and screen manufacturers, etc.

Revision 003 novatech panel. Seems like everyone with this problem has a nova panel so far.

Same here.
I have the same issue.. similar spot, I don't mind as long as it doesn't get worse.

It doesn't bother me horribly, but I do find my eye being drawn to it. Also, for as much money as I've spent on this thing i expect the screen to not have defects like this. As soon as root for 2.2 is achieved I will probably be trying for a replacement.

I have been waiting on a replacement from radio shack for 8 weeks because of the same issue.REV 2 nova panel.Mine has gotten bigger and is now 2 separate spots.

I have the same issue on a Rev 3 Nova, also ended up with some kind of weird screen "burn in" - you can see numbers from the vanilla lockscreen clock when the screen is black. I'm supposed to be getting a replacement (my third now) from the local repair center sometime in the next few days.

So apparently these novatech panels are junk.

Add me to the list as well. 002 w/Nova. Same exact spot about an inch above the back button at the bottom. Has anyone successfully got Sprint to replace theirs for this issue?

roshambo said:
Add me to the list as well. 002 w/Nova. Same exact spot about an inch above the back button at the bottom. Has anyone successfully got Sprint to replace theirs for this issue?
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Waiting for a new HW build (and verification that it doesn't have similar problems) before calling Sprint about it.

[Q] Got my Nexus, few concerns!!

So far this phone is awesome, I just have a question for people who got their device.
1. Line on light screens are normal for amoleds right?
2. Does anyones unlock button feel soft or have less feedback then lets say the volume buttons?
3. The right side of the screen seems lighter in color, lets say you go into messaging and pull up the keyboard and look at the top row and look left to right do you see any difference in color?

nyyankees3511 said:
So far this phone is awesome, I just have a question for people who got their device.
1. Line on light screens are normal for amoleds right?
2. Does anyones unlock button feel soft or have less feedback then lets say the volume buttons?
3. The right side of the screen seems lighter in color, lets say you go into messaging and pull up the keyboard and look at the top row and look left to right do you see any difference in color?
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1. It's a common problem on AMOLED screens and some are worse than others. If yours is bad enough to bother you you should go back to exchange for a new one.
2. Yeah the volume buttons are more clicky than the power/unlock button.
3. I notice it too but when I turn the device sideways I also seem to get a gradient left to right. I think it's either like that by design or an optical illusion.
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go to this site http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/ and zoom in on the gray part, does the right side seem different in color?

nyyankees3511 said:
So far this phone is awesome, I just have a question for people who got their device.
1. Line on light screens are normal for amoleds right?
2. Does anyones unlock button feel soft or have less feedback then lets say the volume buttons?
3. The right side of the screen seems lighter in color, lets say you go into messaging and pull up the keyboard and look at the top row and look left to right do you see any difference in color?
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1. Yes
2. My lock button has the same physical feedback as the volume rocker.
3. Mine looks fine.

This is a picture when I'm on that site.
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any body else? im freaking out, its bringing flash backs of my g2x screen issues.

nyyankees3511 said:
any body else? im freaking out, its bringing flash backs of my g2x screen issues.
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ya thats normal for amoleds
I like it.. it makes the background look textured

Pitnefor said:
ya thats normal for amoleds
I like it.. it makes the background look textured
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I mean how the right side has a slightly different hew from top to bottom. Does your power button also feel different compared to the volume?

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This is a picture when I'm on that site.
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This is exactly how my screen looks.
This really sucks
That shouldn't be normal. My Galaxy S and Note are far superior in screen quality!

maybe the glue isnt fully dried, kinda like the iphone issue?

Mine wasn't like that on either of mine. Send it back

you dont see it on a gray screen? Its not as extreme as that photo shows but I can see it.

My power button is softer but I don't have the gradient issues you do. Sadly, I have a short line of stuck green pixels. Will be exchanging it with Expansys, wish me luck...
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When the screen sucks on the galaxy nexus, that's normal, but screenbleed on g2x is lack of quality. Listen to yourselves, already exchanging devices, sounds like nothing will be up to your "standards" at least the g2x forum is rid of you.
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mustangtim49 said:
When the screen sucks on the galaxy nexus, that's normal, but screenbleed on g2x is lack of quality. Listen to yourselves, already exchanging devices, sounds like nothing will be up to your "standards" at least the g2x forum is rid of you.
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Leave your cross forum bickering else where.
I certainly wouldn't accept a screen like that.

hopefully handtec is good with sending a replacement.

anyone else before I process an exchange?

nyyankees3511 said:
anyone else before I process an exchange?
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Good luck with that. Hope it works out better. Did you read these threads too?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353550&page=9
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366996
I have a brighter area through my screen. as you can see lighter or darker parts of the screen seem normal on organic LEDs. They are all not exactly the same tolerance so will appear patch and different under low voltage (low brightness levels), After a weeks research on here and other sites, I decided not to return mine for fear of getting a worse exchange. I can live with it as its only very mild. BTW the bottom of my screen is defo brighter than the top.
Hope you don't get a worse one. Let us know.

Yea, you are right. im just paranoid.

Nah, I hear you. I was the same. I spent 590euro on a phone so you want it perfect. I'd return it if I had dead pixels for sure, but the lighter and darker thick lines or areas on low brightness seem to be across loads of GNs and a trait of AMOLED.
After a week, I've stopped scrutinizing and am now just starting to enjoy use the phone

Smashed Screen

I smashed my gs 2 today and was wondering if anyone knows how much it will cost to replace i have the premium handset protection plan

http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1722
Looks like it'll cost you around 135.
You might be able to do better if you go to a corp store.

Lets all take a moment to say a prayer for a wounded SGSII

What? It costs $135 even with the "premium" protection plan?

I paid 165.00 including shipping but had to order two of them and that was out of china... took a couple of weeks too. You might find a better price for the screen somewhere but pretty much nobody actually has them here in the US yet...
I've still got an extra screen if you want to try to talk it out of me by PM...
I also work for a small computer store locally and we do screen replacements on cell phones....

OldeCrow said:
I paid 165.00 including shipping but had to order two of them and that was out of china... took a couple of weeks too. You might find a better price for the screen somewhere but pretty much nobody actually has them here in the US yet...
I've still got an extra screen if you want to try to talk it out of me by PM...
I also work for a small computer store locally and we do screen replacements on cell phones....
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I think he meant replaced from our carrier, the whole phone. I had a tragedy last night so I'll be needing a screen asap to replace it, use to do this for years for everyone else I knew, starting with iPhones. I may be in touch. does the replacement have the double sided tape on it already?
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I called T mobile and i am getting a replacement phone tomorrow! it was 130
Ill upload a pic of the phone tomorrow

don't feel bad brother. The wife was in one of her moods, I had a migraine, she kept nagging. Phone went flying to the wall. After I saw what Ive done, boy was i mad. Lol. Newho using a Sensation with 4.0.3 AOSP so no complaints here. Prolly file for replacement later this week.
ALSO dude remember to get ur pics off the phone if it still turns on. I used Droid Explorer. Works like a charm and noob friendly if you don't know what you are doing.
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phoenix6 said:
I think he meant replaced from our carrier, the whole phone. I had a tragedy last night so I'll be needing a screen asap to replace it, use to do this for years for everyone else I knew, starting with iPhones. I may be in touch. does the replacement have the double sided tape on it already?
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the screen has a foam base, no adhesive, most of the adhesive is at the edges and top and bottom of the screen and will stay on the phone frame if you are careful so you only have to worry about the LCD itself, I made a couple of 1mm tape strips and put them on the back of the LCD just to keep it from vibrating or getting broke loose from the screen (like that would actually happen)...
there is a light bar at the bottom of the screen for the buttons, it's easier to let it come out with the screen and then remove it later and set it back in the phone frame. The light bar has lots of adhesive on it too.
If you preserve enough of the original adhesive in the phone frame there is no reason why a bit of contact cement (rubber cement) wouldn't hold the LCD in just fine too.
I got my screens from globaldirectparts, you have to sign up to use them but they have quite a bit of sgsII parts...

So here is what it looks like
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Ouch....good luck with the new one...

Wow looks like a drop to that bottom left corner huh?

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OldeCrow said:
the screen has a foam base, no adhesive, most of the adhesive is at the edges and top and bottom of the screen and will stay on the phone frame if you are careful so you only have to worry about the LCD itself, I made a couple of 1mm tape strips and put them on the back of the LCD just to keep it from vibrating or getting broke loose from the screen (like that would actually happen)...
there is a light bar at the bottom of the screen for the buttons, it's easier to let it come out with the screen and then remove it later and set it back in the phone frame. The light bar has lots of adhesive on it too.
If you preserve enough of the original adhesive in the phone frame there is no reason why a bit of contact cement (rubber cement) wouldn't hold the LCD in just fine too.
I got my screens from globaldirectparts, you have to sign up to use them but they have quite a bit of sgsII parts...
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I really appreciate all of the information. I was going to buy some 3m 2mm adhesive strips (probably a roll) and a screen and have at it. I used to repair iphone screens a LOT, so I have experience in the field, I just know this phone is a little more pain in the ass.
Sucks I can't call Tmo and just get insurance, wait a week and file for it :/
how long does that site take to ship?
EDIT: Looks like you have to be a business with a fed tax ID to sign up and order, they have what I want to, the screen already in a front housing :/

rob010 said:
I work at the store. It's $130 and you get a brand new phone in box. Call asurion or visit the website.
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I thought there was no guarantee on whether or not you get a refurb or a brand new in box phone?
Directly from the T-mobile PHP information on their website.
If you receive a replacement wireless device, it may be new or remanufactured.
• If the same make and model you claim is not available, a similar make and model may be substituted.
• You may also receive generic manufacturer accessories.
Oh and I don't work at the store.
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Excuse my mistake. you are correct. I wrote my response with past experience and not policy.
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that might need the light bar for the buttons across the bottom too...
@phoenix6
The tax id field on their site you can use your SS number for it, I would suggest changing at least a couple of numbers in it though as they have no need for that info for small purchases. The sign up form is automatic and not screened so you will have access as soon as you submit the information...
It took a threatening email to them to get them to ship but i had the parts in about three days once they did ship! I would guess they are a drop shipper or had to source the parts elsewhere... they do have a US distributor too but there doesn't seem to be any stock for sgs II parts from the US distributor...

OldeCrow said:
that might need the light bar for the buttons across the bottom too...
@phoenix6
The tax id field on their site you can use your SS number for it, I would suggest changing at least a couple of numbers in it though as they have no need for that info for small purchases. The sign up form is automatic and not screened so you will have access as soon as you submit the information...
It took a threatening email to them to get them to ship but i had the parts in about three days once they did ship! I would guess they are a drop shipper or had to source the parts elsewhere... they do have a US distributor too but there doesn't seem to be any stock for sgs II parts from the US distributor...
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Thanks! All great info. I actually found what I wanted on eBay, screen already in the front frame (lcd, digitizer, button lights, etc.) for $189 shipped. It's from Hong Kong but they promise 7 day business for US customers and they have decent reviews and still at 100%. If they don't pan out, I'll go your route. May I ask why you had to use a threatening email for them to send?

Just ordered the eBay screen, $185 - LCD, Digitizer, Frame & Bezel with tools. Steep, but hell, it's gotta get done. I'll probably take pics and do a small tut for those interested.
Just hope it doesn't take a month to come in lol.

can i have your camera lol....i dropped my phone and the protective cover is cracked..lol...jk.....

Bought a screen replacement for One X, and this happens

So well, its been weeks since i was able to use my phone since the screen was completely shattered. Got my screen replaced today after my shipment arrive..
Used it for 30 minutes and this is what happens
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Also, the screen is unusually "glossy"
Help!
Did I mess up something or got a fake **** shipped to me?
*sorry for bad quality image, took on a retarded phone, the only other source I have at this moment*

Sabspave said:
Did I mess up something or got a fake **** shipped to me?
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Something similar happened to me. The day I got my phone I was cleaning the display and some of the cleaner leaked between the glass and the panel. It grew in to a big grey blob and started moving from the top of the phone to the bottom. It went completely away overnight. It just happened again a few days ago when I was putting a screen protector on. Same thing, moved from top to bottom and went away overnight. Hope your's does the same.
BTW, from the AT&T logo you're in the wrong forum. I'm guessing the displays act the same though.

BarryH_GEG said:
Something similar happened to me. The day I got my phone I was cleaning the display and some of the cleaner leaked between the glass and the panel. It grew in to a big grey blob and started moving from the top of the phone to the bottom. It went completely away overnight. It just happened again a few days ago when I was putting a screen protector on. Same thing, moved from top to bottom and went away overnight. Hope your's does the same.
BTW, from the AT&T logo you're in the wrong forum. I'm guessing the displays act the same though.
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interesting, but I did not use any cleaner...
And I actually own the International version, I was pissed off when they shipped me the one with ATT logo but figured its just a damn logo, might as well stick to it..
I am wondering whats with the "glossy" look tho' . Nothing at all like my previous screen..Looking at it from a slightly tilted angle, it looks like those mercury mirrors! -_-

Sabspave said:
interesting, but I did not use any cleaner...
And I actually own the International version, I was pissed off when they shipped me the one with ATT logo but figured its just a damn logo, might as well stick to it..
I am wondering whats with the "glossy" look tho' . Nothing at all like my previous screen..Looking at it from a slightly tilted angle, it looks like those mercury mirrors! -_-
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The One XL (AT&T) display is made by Sony. Maybe it's different than the Acer and Sharp in the One X? The Gorilla Glass is laminated to the display and I'd guess that would be the same part regardless of who produced the panel itself. I wonder if yours is just the display part w/o the GG glass overlay? But then what's the moisture "blob" in between? Curious.

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The One XL (AT&T) display is made by Sony. Maybe it's different than the Acer and Sharp in the One X? The Gorilla Glass is laminated to the display and I'd guess that would be the same part regardless of who produced the panel itself. I wonder if yours is just the display part w/o the GG glass overlay? But then what's the moisture "blob" in between? Curious.
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I hope it doesn't matter :/
And that is my exact question, I just did some comparison with my shattered screen, the "blob" in the middle is exactly how its suppose to look like, I am guessing it is not firmly attached to lcd?
bleh I might have to visit a local phone repair shop or something.. this sucks .. Another crappy issue is that, the LEDs are way off alignment, a good centimeter off ..
day can't keep getting worse..

Since when are there AT&T branded internationals? :s
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Since when are there AT&T branded internationals? :s
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It's an AT&T-branded replacement display on a Teg3 One X.

Ah that makes sense lol. I'm so out of it today.
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This actually makes me wonder, and as far as I once heard the designs on the at& the and the International one x may seem alike but as far as I am concerned there is a minimal design difference, but don't take my answer for 100% sure, but that's maybe a possibility. Correct me if I'm wrong.

A friend of mine just had his digitizer replaced after he smashed it and has the same issue as you. Looks like it's not bonded to the LCD properly, the screen flexes when pressed. He is sending it back for repair again.

This is why my One X repair is delayed.
I broke my One X screen over a month ago now. It's been at the repair centre for that long. The reason is that the market has been flooded with cheap, hand-made, screens that have this exact problem and they are waiting for proper screens to become available. The official screens are bonded using a machine - very few of these cheap ones are fault free.
Likewise, if you have the digitizer replaced by a 3rd party, the chances are that they will do it by hand, leading to this problem. Be careful where you send your One X for repair if you do not use HTC themselves.

Unusually glossy? Sure there isn't a protection film over it?

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I broke my One X screen over a month ago now. It's been at the repair centre for that long. The reason is that the market has been flooded with cheap, hand-made, screens that have this exact problem and they are waiting for proper screens to become available. The official screens are bonded using a machine - very few of these cheap ones are fault free.
Likewise, if you have the digitizer replaced by a 3rd party, the chances are that they will do it by hand, leading to this problem. Be careful where you send your One X for repair if you do not use HTC themselves.
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I think you're spot on. I'd imagine it would be almost impossible for knock-off screens to ever be produced as well as the originals based on this...
"The 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD 2 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is the new version that's thinner and stronger. We first saw the Gorilla Glass 2 back at CES 2012, though the glass manufacturer did not reveal then which handsets will be featuring the technology. HTC also told us that the One X features optical lamination, a process through which the screen ends up laminated to the glass, resulting in better viewing angles. We found this to be true, and having the screen so close to the glass makes it appear brighter and more visible under sunlight."

Isnt there any kind of liquid glue we can use to make the screen crack invisible ?

No. If you want a perfect screen replacement, suck it up and pay for the price of an out of warranty repair.
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nadejo said:
Isnt there any kind of liquid glue we can use to make the screen crack invisible ?
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I put on a privacy screen and it looked great, the crack is hidden perfectly. Then I turned on my phone only to find out the image looked awful.
I havent found anyone happy with these 3rd party screen replacements. I am very sad, I love my phone but looking at a horrible crack makes me want to smash it against a wall.
From now on I am putting a heavy duty case on my phones.
I dont want to troll but my SGS2 had plenty of terrible falls including a 7 foot fall against a harsh Walmart parking lot. Not even a scratch. My hox was shattered for nothing

Help! Bubbles under screen?

Hey guys.
Today I noticed I have these 4 really tiny bubbles under my screen on the bottom. I thought it was the screen protector, but I took it off and they are still there! They look like 4 miniscule dots. I can't really take a pic with my crappy phone camera but I'll try with a good camera.
Should I file a warranty claim with samsung? I think my retailer return period is up. It has been over a month since I bought it.

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Hey guys.
Today I noticed I have these 4 really tiny bubbles under my screen on the bottom. I thought it was the screen protector, but I took it off and they are still there! They look like 4 miniscule dots. I can't really take a pic with my crappy phone camera but I'll try with a good camera.
Should I file a warranty claim with samsung? I think my retailer return period is up. It has been over a month since I bought it.
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I also have a line of bubbles at the edge of my screen that spans from the menu button to the back button. I'll be contacting Samsung after the holidays to request a replacement.

Systers1 said:
I also have a line of bubbles at the edge of my screen that spans from the menu button to the back button. I'll be contacting Samsung after the holidays to request a replacement.
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Oh wow. That's exactly where mine is, but not as far reaching. Right above the back button to middle of the home button. I'm gonna try returning it tomorrow to the retailer, otherwise RMA with Samsung.

I exchanged mine twice where i got it because of this. The one i have now is good and j hope it stays that way.
I think they are dead pixels
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Mayonesa said:
I exchanged mine twice where i got it because of this. The one i have now is good and j hope it stays that way.
I think they are dead pixels
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Hm, pretty sure these aren't dead pixels on mine though because I can see it clearly when the screen is off. When the screen is on, there is a little bit of distortion where they are. Pretty sure its small air bubbles or dust under the screen. Don't even know how that happened.

The bubbles nay be encapsuled in the glass of the touchscreen or lcd, or the note has a gapless screen, touchscreen glued on the tft, with bubbles in the glue. Definitely a warranty case.

I noticed the same bubbles. It doesnt bother me and I need my tablet for studying so I cant wait for a replacement. I might return it of we get a knpx 0x0 root once the holidays start.
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Found the same near Back button. Warranty bit 1 =(

Could also be reflections of the backlight leds, visible probably on any Note under certain circumstances(viewing angle etc.) Check whether they are still there when the Note is off.

lecorbusier said:
Could also be reflections of the backlight leds, visible probably on any Note under certain circumstances(viewing angle etc.) Check whether they are still there when the Note is off.
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Yep, they were there when the screen is off. Oh well, returned it now and just gotta buy another one from somewhere.

C2Q said:
Yep, they were there when the screen is off. Oh well, returned it now and just gotta buy another one from somewhere.
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Hi Guys,
Anybody with tripped KNOX got any replacements or refunds? As it is a hardware problem, KNOX shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully Sammy has the same point of view...
Balázs

Solyomszem said:
Hi Guys,
Anybody with tripped KNOX got any replacements or refunds? As it is a hardware problem, KNOX shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully Sammy has the same point of view...
Balázs
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Samsung cannot deny you warranty on a problem like this if you tripped the KNOX fuse. Refund from a retailer? Depends if they check, which I doubt

I went on a trip last week and they started showing up for me as well spanning from above the home button to beyond the back button. I was gonna sent it back as soon as I got back in Belgium, but now that I see this thread it has got me worried. I don't want to be replacing the tablet every half year if this is a recurring/common problem. Might just sell it when I get the replacement.
Samsung is just giving me more and more reasons to stay away from their products...
Honestly I'm very dissapointed with this tablet so far. Don't get me wrong, for those who want to use it as is you're probably very happy with it, but I personally customise the **** out of my devices and experiment a lot. My S1, Note1, Oppo Find5 have seen a ****load of roms and were fun to play with. I've always liked samsung because they usually have the best spects out there. But lately they have become expensive and hostile towards the community.
I've been talking to the wacom guys last week, and been asking them about their tech in the samsung note line. The reason you don't have configurable settings for your pen and stuff like that (offset, sensitivity, etc) is because samsung won't allow them to have a custom app in there. The stuff get licenced out and from there on samsung has full control.
At this point I'm actually considering just getting a 1+ One and a Microsoft Surface Pro 3, maybe have some Android dual boot action going on...
/RANT

Is there any way to remove this bubble under the glass myself?
I may have problem with warraty, also don't want to send the tablet back :/

Hi Guys,
I do not know the technical details behind these bubbly issues but - beeing an engineer, I am a lasy dude - after some days my bubbles have just disappeared.
Cheers
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This sucks
I have now sent my tablet in twice for this issue. Repair is normally fast but it sucks being without my tablet. I'm hoping they will actually replace it this time around.

Same problem with my tab pro 8.4, it started off as one but keeps spreading (it is much worse now then in this picture I took a week ago), I also thought it was screen protector but I removed it and they are still present, I handled this tablet with extreme care so this is bs, will try to return it, I really don't want to RMA it..
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I bought mine off amazon in July 2014 so its been about 3 months, It has always been used with the Official Samsung Book case, and the military shield screen protector from armorsuit.
This tablet never had any issues at all so I am furious a great tablet is going to waste over a defect like this (what did they use cheap glue?), and once samsung repair service mucks with it I doubt it will ever be right again....in my opinion all these tablet lines should be recalled as these cases all seem related bubbles start above the home button, clearly a trend here.

My P605 has this issue as well since three months ago. Annoying.

What color was every ones tab that this happened to, I can't help but notice all the black ones are no longer being sold by amazon or newegg ..etc, I asked samsung if they were already discontinued but they said its still a new tablet, But I don't get why they are out of stock everywhere?
maybe the black bezel ones have some glue defect or lcd defect

Could you tell whether these are bubbles of air in a fluid film, or lil' drops of liquid surrounded by air?
Under the colored rim of the screen there should be some foam tape, and I wonder whether the gap between touchscreen and tft is filled with something to improve contrast and clarity and to keep out moistness(will produce rainbow effects in narrow gaps, or both are directly glued together over the whole space.
Either way, the bubbles should come from pressure on the touchscreen while hitting the hardware buttons. Will squeeze out glue from the foam tape, or whatever they use, or pump air from the out- to the inside.