Dead pixels - Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone had a dead pixel and fixed it? I cant replace my phone for another its not under warranty from where im from.
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You can't fix a dead pixel. There are some apps that claim to revive dead pixel by rapidly flashing RGB colours rapidly on the screen but I've tried them and they never use to work for me. Also, unlike Desktop or laptop display where you could massage the dead pixel the note 2 is fitted with a glass panel making it impossible to do so without causing damage. If you're really content on fixing it you could try removing the glass panel and massaging the dead pixel in the hopes that it works again. But to be honest chances are very slim, I'd rather ignore or just get the whole display panel changed. Lol
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bushako said:
You can't fix a dead pixel. There are some apps that claim to revive dead pixel by rapidly flashing RGB colours rapidly on the screen but I've tried them and they never use to work for me. Also, unlike Desktop or laptop display where you could massage the dead pixel the note 2 is fitted with a glass panel making it impossible to do so without causing damage. If you're really content on fixing it you could try removing the glass panel and massaging the dead pixel in the hopes that it works again. But to be honest chances are very slim, I'd rather ignore or just get the whole display panel changed. Lol
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On the *#0*# it appears only on the green screen. Is it a stuck pixel? Do u know how they could occur so I can try avoid them
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Its most likely a manufacturing defect and there isn't really much you can do to avoid it in the future.
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I've got one little dead pixel too. Decided to ignore it, I can't be doing with the hassle of sending it off/replacing the phone.
I'm pretty OCD as well, but have decided to change my attitude towards phones, I can't even see the pixel anyway unless i pay attention to it.

Dead or stuck? If dead you have no other option but to send it to replacement. I ask this because AMOLED dead pixels seems to be relatively rare compared to LCDs.

It only appears in green white grey. Doesnt appear in red blue or black. It makes me depressed the phone is one month old
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tuxonhtc said:
Dead or stuck? If dead you have no other option but to send it to replacement. I ask this because AMOLED dead pixels seems to be relatively rare compared to LCDs.
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If its stuck do u have a solution? I searched the web couldn't find any.
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Alooo
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I guess I'm stuck with it forever
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There's no solution if its hardware unless you replace the LCD

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[Q] Can you fix a stuck pixel on AMOLED screen?

Just noticed on my phone earlier when i unlocked it that i hat a red dot near the bottom. Ran a pixel test i found on the market and it shows up on any background and my brightness setting doesn't affect it. Is there any way i can fix this?
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Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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EpicPie said:
Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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I wouldn't do it...
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EpicPie said:
Press hard on the screen where the stuck pixel is so the screen distorts in that area and hold for 10 or so seconds. Thats how ive done it for my lcd monitors and its worked.
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That wouldn't work anyways cause the screen it under a hard glass cover. Also its not a true lcd screen its an oled screen
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Maybe an app could be developed that uses the device gpu/cpu to mimic the effects of Pixel Tuneup?
I can't link because i'm new, but it's pixeltuneup[dot]com.
Just a thought. If this turns out to be a widespread issue, a simple app might be something people would pay a buck or two for. From what I understand, PT just puts out a calibrated video signal that is good at fixing pixel issues.
Ill have to give that a look and maybe contact the developer. Its not that bad of a problem but i always find myself staring at it lol
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So does anyone else have a possible idea? I've looked all over Google recently and can't find much about fixing oled screens.
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I supposed you've tried the screen calibrators that flash a whole bunch of colors. Thats would really be my only advice. If it doesn't work out a warranty replacement would be my last resort
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Yea I've tried a few if those already and left each one run for about an hour. As for a replacement i wouldn't be able to do since i just got this one after my last one broke. Also I've have this phone for a little over one month or so :/
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Gorlan398 said:
Yea I've tried a few if those already and left each one run for about an hour. As for a replacement i wouldn't be able to do since i just got this one after my last one broke. Also I've have this phone for a little over one month or so :/
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So why can't you get a replacement ? The phone is to be free of defects for a year, even if you already replaced it. Stuck pixels are a manufacturing defect which is covered under the warranty. If you got it in store, go back to the store. If you got it from 611 or online call the 1800 number and tell them.
Ah ok i see what you mean now. My next issue would be to find a stock 2.3.6 Rom
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Getting a "certified like new" gnex what should I look for

Just like the title says. What are some things that are commonly wrong with the replacements?
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Power button can become worn down rather quick, make sure if "clicks" and feels like the volume rocker.
Go into settings so you have a gray background then pull down the notification pane. Check for excessive purple on the gray colors.
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I got a CLN replacement and minus a little purple tint which I can live with the device is flawless. The 4G radios have not locked up once in the one week I have had it! Good luck on yours.....
Get one of those dead pixel checking apps or use a all white screen and check for dead or stuck pixels.
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I wouldn't check for dead pixels unless you're guaranteed 0 dead pixel.
Normally you wouldn't notice a few dead spots on the screen, but once you know where they are, they will become very noticeable.
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I had a stuck blue pixel on my first replacement right in the upper center of the display. It was instantly visible on a white background.
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Andro X said:
Get one of those dead pixel checking apps or use a all white screen and check for dead or stuck pixels.
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Amowagou said:
I wouldn't check for dead pixels unless you're guaranteed 0 dead pixel.
Normally you wouldn't notice a few dead spots on the screen, but once you know where they are, they will become very noticeable.
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Yea any dead pixels and its going right back
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I got one with a big scratch and crap radio and one that had animal hair stuck all over the sticky plastic wrap that wouldn't charge. So, op, be prepared for ANYTHING.
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Black lines on screen in dark colors.

Guys everyone test ur phones do its a dim light or a room... now open a fully black photo or a video.. a lot of smiled screens have these strong spots or lights when ur looking at ur screen in the dark.
Or download an LCD test and perform it in a dim/dark room...
I want to know how many of ur screens are effected because a lot of people are reporting this issue and when they exchange their phones they still get the same problem.
For me its an issue since I payed $600 for it and would expect a flawless screen.
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I've noticed two very tiny spots that are darker than others when brightness is down and the only thing on my screen is backlight (such as when a game/youtube is loading) but no bars or anything that has really caused me undue annoyance.
Good luck that is a Samsung trademark. Dealt with it with the S2 now the S3. For everything else the phone does I don't even worry about it. But I also go my phone from Tmobile free so I am not too worried as long as it works
So should I get it replaced I bought it for 600 from a tmobile store just a few says ago.. or is it likely I will get the same thing again.. (those black spots/lines)
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AlexSochi8 said:
So should I get it replaced I bought it for 600 from a tmobile store just a few says ago.. or is it likely I will get the same thing again.. (those black spots/lines)
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Just keep it and enjoy it. Most if not all have this problem.
Most super amloed screens have this problem. I knoticed it too when I first got my phone but I learned to accept it because it really isn't visible unless you do what you mentioned above.
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Ok I understand but mine doesn't have a little. It has 2 big lines down the screen and a bunch of stains all around... is this considered too much of a flaw with amoled?
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Do you see it during normal use or just when you put it in those conditions? Because, I'm sure 90% of the phones will have it with those conditions. If you only have it under those conditions, then ignore it, because, as I said, 90% of S3 owners (AMOLED owners) will have it. If you see it during normal use, then replace the phone.

Messed up screen

My wife let out 2 year old play with her phone. He threw it on the ground and now the screen looks like this. Any ideas?
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Damaged digitizer. Not cheap to fix.
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Supamike88 said:
My wife let out 2 year old play with her phone. He threw it on the ground and now the screen looks like this. Any ideas?
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It may not be the Digitizer. This phone has had a lot of abuse hurled at it by various members of Toddler class. It has time and again proved to be solid.
Just to rule on hardware or software issue, can you comment on if there are any other issues except display ? Also did the 2 year old threw on hard concrete or carpet ?
Haven't noticed any problems but the screen and he threw it on tile floor
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Perseus71 said:
It may not be the Digitizer. This phone has had a lot of abuse hurled at it by various members of Toddler class. It has time and again proved to be solid.
Just to rule on hardware or software issue, can you comment on if there are any other issues except display ? Also did the 2 year old threw on hard concrete or carpet ?
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Well just about 25% of the status bar is black as well as part of the screen. I'm sure rebooting the device or doing a factory reset isn't going to fix it.
But hey let's see. Supamike88 boot into recovery and see if the issue with the display is present there. To get into recovery press and hold volume up, home button and the power button and release them when the phone vibrates and you see blue text in the upper left corner of the screen (which in this case you might not see because of the screen). Is the issue still present?
You could do a factory reset to see if it fixes the screen, just back up everything before doing so.
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The whole screen is pretty much black now
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Supamike88 said:
The whole screen is pretty much black now
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Are you not able to turn on at all ? If that's the case, then its probably goner.
Supamike88 said:
The whole screen is pretty much black now
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If the screen is black but the phone still works, then its most likely the digitizer like I pointed out earlier.
You can buy a new digitizer and replace it, but its not really recommended. You might as well get another S3.
You could also just sell it for parts and try to get another S3. (I wouldn't recommend this unless you can do a factory reset).
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Are you not able to turn on at all ? If that's the case, then its probably goner.
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I called T-Mobile and they're gonna send me a new one. Luckily their isn't a crack on the screen so it doesn't look like something we did
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Supamike88 said:
I called T-Mobile and they're gonna send me a new one. Luckily their isn't a crack on the screen so it doesn't look like something we did
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Good for you. Please note, when you get the new device back, carefully read the label behind the battery. You may get SGH-T999L instead of existing SGH-T999. The L stands for LTE. If that happens, you will be in luck. But need to understand its not the same device but rather newer version.

Picture burned into screen

I use the Waze app a LOT while driving across the country and I notice that some of the images are now always like a shadow on the screen. Is there anyway to fix this?
ClevelandWheeler said:
I use the Waze app a LOT while driving across the country and I notice that some of the images are now always like a shadow on the screen. Is there anyway to fix this?
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Unfortunately no, if it is burn in as you describe only replacing the screen will fix this.
Thats crazy how many hours of static pixel would cause this
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I wounder if this is covered under warranty. ..half of my screen is dark too in low light situations
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Sorry, not covered by warranty. That falls under abuse. Now if you have TEP or some other insurance coverage you may get relief from that.
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