So I got gs3 a week ago and loving it so far. But I started noticing the screen has some issues.
Everytime I am on blank screen with just the back light on, I notice multiple dark circles thru back light. They are about the size of peas and you can only see them in darker room. I am trying to take a picture but still not successful.. again you can not see them in normal light or when you are looking bright images. .you can only see them on blank screen with back light on. (Examples: when you start the phone and only Samsung logo during boot. Or when you go to seetings and choose lock screen, the blank area with back light on shows the defects. )
I hope you guys don't have that issue, because it does bother me when I am using phone at night..
I called tmo to replace it and hopefully new one doesn't have same problem.
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eidt; pics attached below..
Its the screen type most have it to a varying degree
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You may want a different phone if it bugs you. Purchase a phone with a different style of screen or read the forums before you make a purchase.
myowin said:
So I got gs3 a week ago and loving it so far. But I started noticing the screen has some issues.
Everytime I am on blank screen with just the back light on, I notice multiple dark circles thru back light. They are about the size of peas and you can only see them in darker room. I am trying to take a picture but still not successful.. again you can not see them in normal light or when you are looking bright images. .you can only see them on blank screen with back light on. (Examples: when you start the phone and only Samsung logo during boot. Or when you go to seetings and choose lock screen, the blank area with back light on shows the defects. )
I hope you guys don't have that issue, because it does bother me when I am using phone at night..
I called tmo to replace it and hopefully new one doesn't have same problem.
Cheers,
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sorry im new and dont know where the "post on this forum" button is. But i do know alot about roms and stuff. I have this problem too does anyone know how to fix this? Or is it like a screen problem thing.
Its called mira its on all led screens just a lot less noticable on some devices
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Common on amoled screens.
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A simple Google search would of net you the answer. Those are dead pixels almost all amoled screen have does, but if they are really really big you can definitely try to get a warranty. Only thing is your next phone will probably have it too either for better or worse. If it's not too bad I would stay with the phone, technically if you don't think about it you get past it not many times you would notice it anyway.
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I have these too. Like you, only time I see them is a completely black screen in the dark. In other words, where's the problem?
Whatever it is has zero affect on viewing anything.
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Screen Burning or Dead Pixels?
I think what you are referring to is screen burning. This case is very common among OLED displays, kind of how plasma TV's have burns on the screen. It's there but its not that bad since this type of technology gets it (for now....the tech is still way too new). However, it helps to not keep the same picture or whatever showing for long periods of time, as this can cause a burning outline of the picture. In this I mean, something that is displayed that doesn't change. Remember some screen may get more burned then others but it will still be there. For the reason of this burning, I'll let you search it up. If that doesn't answer your problem then let me know, but if it is dead pixels (which I dont think it is) then you might want to change it. However, your problem sounds like the common problem called burning.
pics attached..
Gurashieruro said:
I think what you are referring to is screen burning. This case is very common among OLED displays, kind of how plasma TV's have burns on the screen. It's there but its not that bad since this type of technology gets it (for now....the tech is still way too new). However, it helps to not keep the same picture or whatever showing for long periods of time, as this can cause a burning outline of the picture. In this I mean, something that is displayed that doesn't change. Remember some screen may get more burned then others but it will still be there. For the reason of this burning, I'll let you search it up. If that doesn't answer your problem then let me know, but if it is dead pixels (which I dont think it is) then you might want to change it. However, your problem sounds like the common problem called burning.
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it very well could be the burning... but I managed to take pics.. seems like problem is under the AMOLED.. because when I take a screenshot. it not there.. I am just assuming...
ticojpunk said:
I have these too. Like you, only time I see them is a completely black screen in the dark. In other words, where's the problem?
Whatever it is has zero affect on viewing anything.
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I attached my pics.. are you seeing same things?
Its a common thing on all AMOLED phones. It happens during the printing process, nothing to lose sleep over.
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This is very common in all amoled screens. Same was the case with my vibrant. Since these are only visible in a dark room with a black screen, its not that big of a problem, I imagine. It's not so much a defect as it is an aspect of the screen type. Think of it like this... if you purchase a Mac over a Windows computer, it will have aspects that you dislike that the other likely won't have have. But the same is true of the Windows device (although not likely ha)...if it is a deal breaker, avoid amoled in the future.
Have this also, even on Note 2. Especially, while watching Netflix or screen is dark
Seriously there was a long thread about this when the phone first released. Could we not resurrect this?
elracing21 said:
Seriously there was a long thread about this when the phone first released. Could we not resurrect this?
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my bad.. would you mind pointing out the link for that thread? I went back multiple pages on index but unable to find.
You might want to exchange that. The definately isn't burning that I am talking about. So yes, go ahead and change that out. I don't have that on my phone so it looks like a defect. Those spots almost look like bloches of some sort and looks as if something had burned underneath. That or one guy said, dead pixels (which is a definate yes for exchange).
So go exchange the product and see how it goes for you.
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You might want to exchange that. The definately isn't burning that I am talking about. So yes, go ahead and change that out. I don't have that on my phone so it looks like a defect. Those spots almost look like bloches of some sort and looks as if something had burned underneath. That or one guy said, dead pixels (which is a definate yes for exchange).
So go exchange the product and see how it goes for you.
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Well we went through thisnwith the sgs2. People found that exchanges just resulted in more phones just like this. Therw was a whole about it there also. It is a defwct in manufacturing in most oled screens for these phones. People have reported it in their note 2s also.
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myowin said:
it very well could be the burning... but I managed to take pics.. seems like problem is under the AMOLED.. because when I take a screenshot. it not there.. I am just assuming...
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Ha Ha Ha!
That, fellow readers is plain and simple, DUST between an applied screen protector and the glass. Look at the cutout at the Camera focusing led area!
Not a naked device. Lotta bruhaha over what amounts to NOTHING !
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I attached my pics.. are you seeing same things?
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Yeah. Same thing I see. I don't think I have as many as you. But definitely the same "issue".
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bobolinko said:
Ha Ha Ha!
That, fellow readers is plain and simple, DUST between an applied screen protector and the glass. Look at the cutout at the Camera focusing led area!
Not a naked device. Lotta bruhaha over what amounts to NOTHING !
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It's not dust under the screen protector. :beer:
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Guys I have just purchased a desire HD.. its an awesum fone...but theres a little annoying issue that i have...i can see the touch matrix under sunlight or bright light when the screen is off & when the screen is on, the touch matrix can be seen as it gives off the impression of little specks of dust particles on whitish backgrounds & tilting the phone a little bit. Is this normal?
Yep that's normal, I can easily see the matrix if I look for it but in everyday use I never take notice.
You see, I like having the screen on It's only a issue if you make it a issue.
Also, there was a thread some time ago where things like these were discussed and we found out that different people have a different size matrix and different size of the dots. Mine are tiny so it's why I take no notice, most probably.
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Yep that's normal, I can easily see the matrix if I look for it but in everyday use I never take notice.
You see, I like having the screen on It's only a issue if you make it a issue.
Also, there was a thread some time ago where things like these were discussed and we found out that different people have a different size matrix and different size of the dots. Mine are tiny so it's why I take no notice, most probably.
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thanx..i m relieved...mine is also very small...but have noticed the dust particle like effect i mentioned for eg while messaging or browsing predominantly white background pages (like google) ?
it can be seen very clearly, all my friends have the same, its visible every where.
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it can be seen very clearly, all my friends have the same, its visible every where.
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Precisely, on every capacitive touchscreen these dots matrix can be seen.
If that's dust I would take the phone back to where you got it from and demand for another one. I've heard of others saying the same thing and I assure you, there should be no dust under the screen.
...mine is also very small...
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Mind if I misquote you out of context?
But seriously I can see mine too and I don't care.
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thnx...i am so relieved...i got bothered because on my iphone 3gs there wasnt anything of this sort visible...
what is brand the lcd?
onboardx said:
what is brand the lcd?
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Mine is a sharp lcd....
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I just saw dust under my screen, and I have my DHD for more than 6 months!
Well, I see it, but only in sunlight. When there is sunlight it becomes incredibly easy to see.
I think that everybody has this issue also, but there is nothing to worry about I would hope.
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Well, I see it, but only in sunlight. When there is sunlight it becomes incredibly easy to see.
I think that everybody has this issue also, but there is nothing to worry about I would hope.
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But I actually have dust. I could see the screen matrix from the first day I had my phone. The dust (in the left upper corner) I saw today
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No, the "matrix" is why the touch panel works
The iphone have it too... in a strange form... Do a better check
orymd said:
No, the "matrix" is why the touch panel works
The iphone have it too... in a strange form... Do a better check
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I know but I actually have dust ;( my DHD is going to a repair center tomorrow, I'm already missing it xD
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With the screen off, in the upper half of the screen I notice some horizontal lines like a shadow from a circuit board behind the screen. Can someone please check this? You have to view it at the correct angle and lots of light like from a flashlight or sunlight to see it, it is hard to see. Is this normal or a defect? It doesn't effect the screen at all when it's on and you can't see it when it's on.
Can someone please check this so I know if I should return and exchange.
I see nothing on my screen. I look everywhere on the screen, even with the light shining right at it, no sight of the curcuit board on back.
You need to be in direct bright sunlight or a flashlight pointed inches from the screen and angle the screen a little forward to see it, it almost looks like RF shielding or the outline of something behind the screen. I just wanted to know if anyone else has this before I return it. Thanks for your help.
I've noticed that in mine
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I've attached a picture I drew of the pattern I see (in gray) when I view the screen OFF in direct light/sunlight. Is this the pattern you are seeing or something similar? Someone please confirm, I would appreciate that very much.
That's the one
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rdwing said:
That's the one
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Thank you rdwing for your reply. Is it safe to assume this is normal and not a defect?
I think it has to do with the digitizer, most likely normal. Don't worry about it.
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highwatcher said:
Thank you rdwing for your reply. Is it safe to assume this is normal and not a defect?
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I don't have it and don't want it, wouldn't trust it at all! You got a really nice phone , why risk it, I'd have a new one by now, don't wait on returning it!
I think your over reacting and that this is a normal thing.
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JungleJiujitsu said:
I don't have it and don't want it, wouldn't trust it at all! You got a really nice phone , why risk it, I'd have a new one by now, don't wait on returning it!
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It is very hard to see unless in very direct light. It needs to be direct light or you will not see it. Try it. It almost looks like the outline of this circuit of the epic touch that I attached (ignore the circled chip).
I need one more verification before I decide it's defective and exchange, anyone else has some input or can verify this for me please?
I'm leaving work soon and need to know if anyone else has this so I can exchange? Take a flashlight or go in the sun and see if you can see the line with the screen off. Anyone...please?
JungleJiujitsu said:
I don't have it and don't want it, wouldn't trust it at all! You got a really nice phone , why risk it, I'd have a new one by now, don't wait on returning it!
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how did you get a 32 gb one
highwatcher said:
I'm leaving work soon and need to know if anyone else has this so I can exchange? Take a flashlight or go in the sun and see if you can see the line with the screen off. Anyone...please?
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I don't see it. I tried it with both a flashlight and direct sunlight
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I don't see it. I tried it with both a flashlight and direct sunlight
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Thanks viper786, I guess I need to get it exchanged, hopefully the exchange unit is not defective too...
So I exchanged my phone and this screen was even worse! Not only that, in a bright room or in the sun I could not turn on the screen with the power button, it would flicker on and turn off right away. I brought it inside the sprint store and the screen worked fine again. It turned out the replacement was defective too, screen only turned on when conditions were not bright. (I think the Sprint people thought I was going nuts so I showed them and they were surprised). So I exchanged again and hopefully am good now.
This pattern makes sense, and according to ifixit the glass and panel are glued together so maybe same came out better than others. See here http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/eGp3Nsu4paJjUhcW.medium
Ok...
So I'm reading this thread, and I'm curious about the "line thing", and I'm looking for it possibly being on my phone, but I don't see it, so I re-read the OP agai.....
Wait.
This whole conversation is about something that might possibly be seen, but only when someone's screen is "off" ???
Really??
I'll say it: ** Who gives a rat's ass?
I just don't stare at my screen while it's off, with a flashlight pointed at it. (Call me crazy.)
Maybe that's why I've never noticed such an "inexcusable error" in build quality.
Related: Has anyone else noticed that the light inside your refrigerator glows for an extra second when you close the door?
I think mine does.....
I think I should return it.
<<bringing it since 2010>>
I just got my replacement from samsung using warranty, phone is not refurbished!!! Is brand new with a date on the back of 3/12, oh and is made in china my original was dated 09/11 and was made in Korea. Took a few days though, they were back ordered
Nice! Lol always nice to get a new device. I never trusted refurbished phones but that's just me.
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Pics or it didn't happen
Ok??
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I have two Galaxy S II's and one has no lines what so ever, but it looks very yellow and dingy. The other looks richer but it has the lines. You have blobs/streaks, you just can't see them.
When I got my first SGSII I had those pesky lines and blobs, exchanged it at a local Tmo for a new one and the issue was gone for me too.
I have looked very carefully and I can confirm, lines are non existent
Check the back to see where yours was made, maybe the korean models were defective
Maybe we'll get lucky one day and Samsung will get sued or something and issue recalls
wishful thinking...
You want proof
Here's a pic as it came on the box
When the other poster said pics, this isn't what they had in mind. They were referring to pictures with the screen on lowest brightness in a dark room viewing the blobs.jpg.
This would provide "proof" that your screen has no lines or blobs.
here's what you do. download a pure black picture. when it is night time. put that picture up on your phone and turn off the lights. take a picture with no flash. upload here.
Rod3 said:
When the other poster said pics, this isn't what they had in mind. They were referring to pictures with the screen on lowest brightness in a dark room viewing the blobs.jpg.
This would provide "proof" that your screen has no lines or blobs.
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He really doesn't need to prove anything. If he finds it perfect then. So be it. The issue is just a placebo effect.
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here's what you do. download a pure black picture. when it is night time. put that picture up on your phone and turn off the lights. take a picture with no flash. upload here.
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Or you could dial #*0#* in dialer like everyone else. And its come to a point to where ppl don't even care to notice the blobs, I could care less if they were there or not. But good thing you got your fix OP
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relldroid said:
Or you could dial #*0#* in dialer like everyone else. And its come to a point to where ppl don't even care to notice the blobs, I could care less if they were there or not. But good thing you got your fix OP
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Correction... dial "*#0*#"
I just ran all the test and i did the black screen vibration and my phone looks alll dark and black guess im good?
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I just ran all the test and i did the black screen vibration and my phone looks alll dark and black guess im good?
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DID YOU RUN THE blobs.jpg TEST? The black vibration test hides the flaws. A near black screen like grey shows it. Hell, I don't know who, but as someone said, opening the XDA app itself shows the flaws.
EDIT: DO YOU EVEN HAVE THE SGH-T989 PHONE? LOL.
if the XDA app splash screen has lines going through it...then yeah you have a T-mobile SGSII
Turn your brightness all the way down (not really necessary but it just shows the lines even more) and open XDA app, TADA, wood grain son.
I can confirm that the blobs and all have certainly been lessened. I just got this white model a little less than a week ago and the screen quality has vastly improved.
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I'll run all these test Saturday. If my wife and I can upgrade.....not sure if we have the money.
I was just messing around I totally believe you I have seen t989's with good screens I just can't seem to get one.
So I understand this is a recurring issue with some AMOLED displays, but is anyone else noticing black splotches on your screen if you put a fully black image on the screen, turn the brightness all the way down, and look at your phone in a very dark room? I'm curious how common it is before I complain. I'll post a picture tomorrow if I can capture it. It looks kind of like an ink trail near the middle of my screen. Thanks!
Richardsonke said:
So I understand this is a recurring issue with some AMOLED displays, but is anyone else noticing black splotches on your screen if you put a fully black image on the screen, turn the brightness all the way down, and look at your phone in a very dark room? I'm curious how common it is before I complain. I'll post a picture tomorrow if I can capture it. It looks kind of like an ink trail near the middle of my screen. Thanks!
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Yeah I think just about everyone's phone is like this...I know mine is and I remember another guy posting about this as well
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I just checked my over 2 year old SGSIs screen and do not see any blotches. You are also the first person that i have read about that has any problems. That does not mean youeare alone however. I have heard many running 4.2 complaining about black artifacts being seen on the screen.
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I just checked my over 2 year old SGSIs screen and do not see any blotches. You are also the first person that i have read about that has any problems. That does not mean youeare alone however. I have heard many running 4.2 complaining about black artifacts being seen on the screen.
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Some people here are having the same problem while others are not... luck of the draw I suppose... doesn't really bother me but if it bothers you try and see if you could get another in its place
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956170
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I have them on mine; there are two splotches about 3/4" long roughly in the middle, just left of center. Doesn't bother me though, since I can't see them during normal use.
Had the issue on mu-tiple Samsung skyrockets...the original note and on the s3.
I have seen them on some note 2 but mine I have not found one yet.
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I have a small one at the top left of the screen. My first one was right down the middle. My OCD took hold and I swapped it out. It's the same thing on my new one.
Sure, I wish it wasn't there but you really have to have perfect conditions to actually see it.
It actually has something to do with inconsistent electrical charge or something. There's actually a team for this but I can't remember it.
LCDs have dead pixels and amoleds have these splotches.
The DROID Razor is really bad as is the PS Vita. It's just that tech.
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Guys, over the past few days I have noticed at the foot of the screen in the centre there is a yellow line (approx 1 to 2mm thickness) appearing which looks very much like screen burn.
It can only be seen when a lighter colour is present but it is there no matter what you are looking at.
When watching movies it is horrendous as your eyes are constantly drawn to the yellow thick line.
Question being has anyone else noticed this?
Sounds like a faulty panel to me
Lennyuk said:
Sounds like a faulty panel to me
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That's what I am thinking but before I contact Clove tomorrow it would be interesting to hear if this is an isolated case?
Give us a picture
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Give us a picture
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Impossible to see if you do a screen grab. The grab would not show the screen burn.
The only way to do it is to take a photo of the G3's screen and I don't have another camera at hand with me this weekend.
Dead pixel maybe
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Dead pixel maybe
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No, it's nothing like a dead pixel.
It's more like a yellow stain that progressively gets darker the longer the screen is left on.
I contacted Clove who would send it back to LG for them to look at.
In the meantime if I change the Home a Touch Buttons to Black it covers up the Yellow stain whenever a screen uses the touch buttons.
It's when you are either looking at photos, watching movies or playing games where you don't have touch buttons displayed that you see it.
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No, it's nothing like a dead pixel.
It's more like a yellow stain that progressively gets darker the longer the screen is left on.
I contacted Clove who would send it back to LG for them to look at.
In the meantime if I change the Home a Touch Buttons to Black it covers up the Yellow stain whenever a screen uses the touch buttons.
It's when you are either looking at photos, watching movies or playing games where you don't have touch buttons displayed that you see it.
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I have had this on devices in the past, its certainly a faulty screen.
Yes, I definitely agree on that.
Okay I should return it for repair but I would find it murder to be without the phone.
So far it is limited to the area of the touch buttons and like I mention if I change to black you then don't see it a lot of the time.
I'm seeing if I can live with it..........
Beards said:
Yes, I definitely agree on that.
Okay I should return it for repair but I would find it murder to be without the phone.
So far it is limited to the area of the touch buttons and like I mention if I change to black you then don't see it a lot of the time.
I'm seeing if I can live with it..........
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Just as a warning, when I have had this on devices in the past it is something that gets worse over time, the yellow area will spread, its probably worthwhile getting it fixed now to avoid having it become a bigger problem in the future.
Have you spoke to clove yet? Surely they might just swap it out rather than force you to get a repair?
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Just as a warning, when I have had this on devices in the past it is something that gets worse over time, the yellow area will spread, its probably worthwhile getting it fixed now to avoid having it become a bigger problem in the future.
Have you spoke to clove yet? Surely they might just swap it out rather than force you to get a repair?
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Yes I spoke with Clove and was quite surprised they would send it back for repair.
At the time I had had the G3 for 18 days.
As such seeing as being without the phone is going to be a nightmare and it's not spreading or getting worse for the time being, I'm mulling over my options.
Fortunately money is not a problem. If it gets that bad I would rather buy another and set up the new G3 in the presence of the faulty G3 then either give the faulty one away to a member of the family which I do with all of my phones and let them decide what to do....
I have the exact same problem. Found this thread googling for it. It's almost right in the bottom center. Looks yellowish and it's driving me nuts. I'll probably hold off exchanging for a while since I cannot afford to go without a phone and have no way to backup everything until someone unlocks the boot loader.
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I have the exact same problem. Found this thread googling for it. It's almost right in the bottom center. Looks yellowish and it's driving me nuts. I'll probably hold off exchanging for a while since I cannot afford to go without a phone and have no way to backup everything until someone unlocks the boot loader.
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Well, if it's any help to you all I can tell you is it doesn't appear to get any worse.
Yes it's there and more prominant when it gets hotter but it doesn't appear to be spreading or going darker.
At the moment I am still living with it.