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[Q] Ghost in my phone?

Okay so the title is misleading but please continue reading.
I have a sprint galaxy nexus and love it. The one thing is that when I have the brightness on half full or full I run into an issue. If I open an app like play store and for the quick second it loads on a gray screen I can see outlines of my home screen. When I ran kernels it was more visible but on stock I can still see the 4.2 clock widget outline. Its like a ghost image or bleed image.
Is this normal? Does anyone have any information of what this could be and solutions?
I tried searching but I don't know the correct term so its difficult.
Thanks.
(All helpful post will get a thanks click)
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Your screen has a burnt in image. Its fairly common with phones with OLED displays so don't worry.

this thread may help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394358
even though it says that image retention is "not OK" i would say that if the retention doesnt last for more than 5 seconds you should be ok, i sometimes get a bit of it too but it goes away fast

iLeopard said:
Your screen has a burnt in image. Its fairly common with phones with OLED displays so don't worry.
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This. Image ghosting is just part of the SAMOLED display.

such gost image is mostly because of software issue but as u said u have tried custom rom as well as stock rom even though the problem is der...
so mostly its a hardware issue to be more specific, the ghost image is formed when ur processor is overheated..
have u tried overclocking ur processor ? dat might be the main reason..
if your phone is under warrenty den solution for that is flash the official stock firmware and go to service centre.
or else u r out of warrenty den just ignore it...but be sure not to overclock it ..
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I flashed Franco kernel over rasbean and left it untouched and the colors were more vivid but the burnt image was much more visible. But on stock its just the clock because its bright white and the faded image is less than 1 second.
I bought the phone off eBay. I got the original box with serial but idk if I can claim warranty.
I haven't over clocked the device because the 1.2 g dual core is blazing fast when coming from a 1 g single core.
Any other inputs? Im just confused if this is normal, hardware, software.
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Update: on half full and dim it shows the ghost but on full brightness nothing. Its beautiful on full but my battery?
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robogoflow said:
Update: on half full and dim it shows the ghost but on full brightness nothing. Its beautiful on full but my battery?
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That seems normal as long as its not showing when above like 30% brightness.
Sometimes vertical lines show up to some degree (banding) some of the custom ROMs including CyanogenMod have a feature that reduces the issue.
I myself have an issue with horizontal lines burned into the screen at any brightness. I think it was from turning the color values up to the max even though I didn't keep it high for that long. I've considered sending it into Samsung service center to get the screen replaced, except doesn't the repair process take weeks?
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Utkarsh-ezzo said:
such gost image is mostly because of software issue but as u said u have tried custom rom as well as stock rom even though the problem is der...
so mostly its a hardware issue to be more specific, the ghost image is formed when ur processor is overheated..
have u tried overclocking ur processor ? dat might be the main reason..
if your phone is under warrenty den solution for that is flash the official stock firmware and go to service centre.
or else u r out of warrenty den just ignore it...but be sure not to overclock it ..
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It has nothing to do with the processor lol..

biscuitownz said:
It has nothing to do with the processor lol..
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talk and laugh when u know the things...
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Utkarsh-ezzo said:
talk and laugh when u know the things...
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DAMNNN!!!!
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Utkarsh-ezzo said:
talk and laugh when u know the things...
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Please enlighten us? I've owned 4 SAMOLED devices and they have all displayed signs of image ghosting. I NEVER OC my headsets, so please tell us how exactly an "overheated" ARM processor will drastically affect the display.
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[NOOB&FRIENDLY]My Note ll Reboots When I Drop It

My note2 reboots when i drop it from small distances like 5 cm or 10.I think that shouldnt happen and i need help for it.Thanks to any answers

The only reason I could see this not being a hardware issue that you would have to go to a service center to fix, is if some peculiar bug with the motion sensor causes the phone to reboot.
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adytum said:
The only reason I could see this not being a hardware issue that you would have to go to a service center to fix, is if some peculiar bug with the motion sensor causes the phone to reboot.
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if it is a bug, is there a way i can fix it by myself?

divide1337 said:
My note2 reboots when i drop it from small distances like 5 cm or 10.I think that shouldnt happen and i need help for it.Thanks to any answers
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if you haven't done so already, open the back cover and take the battery out and then put everything back. mines was doing that for a few days after that it stopped, but I'm always trying crap on my phone so could've been something else.
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[Q] Galaxy Note 2 startup

Please help me guys!!
I purchased an international galaxy note 2 and it started fine the first 2 times.
After that, in startup, it shows Droid logo (With Samsung music) instead of Samsung logo, also, it doesn't show "Galaxy Note 2" in startup.
Also I tried to put it on "Download Mode" by clicking on Volume Down + Home button and Power button but EVERYTIME, it gives me a black screen with blue writings (Factory Mode, Full Test, Item Test, Test Report.........Reboot). I tried this dozens of times with no luck
Phone: Galaxy Note 2
Model number: GT-N7100
Baseband: N7100XXALIE.
Pleaaaaase help

abdulmokri1 said:
Please help me guys!!
I purchased an international galaxy note 2 and it started fine the first 2 times.
After that, in startup, it shows Droid logo (With Samsung music) instead of Samsung logo, also, it doesn't show "Galaxy Note 2" in startup.
Also I tried to put it on "Download Mode" by clicking on Volume Down + Home button and Power button but EVERYTIME, it gives me a black screen with blue writings (Factory Mode, Full Test, Item Test, Test Report.........Reboot). I tried this dozens of times with no luck
Phone: Galaxy Note 2
Model number: GT-N7100
Baseband: N7100XXALIE.
Pleaaaaase help
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Its rooted? custom roms? CWM OR TWRP RECOVERY? More information plis

MU24R said:
Its rooted? custom roms? CWM OR TWRP RECOVERY? More information plis
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Thank you for rseponding
To the best of my knowledge, It's not rooted and it doesn't have a custom rom.
I was trying to root it, but I couldn't get it to go on Download Mode.

Is this a d3veloper device? I have never seen a Samsung device do that in download mode. All they do in download mode is to write Odin mode and binary and firmware official or not.
At best to write factory mode only with a jig
But those test modes I have never heard again.
Can you post a screen shot/photo?
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Can you follow my thread and try to update your phone?
Does that serial show up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088809
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mariosraptor said:
Is this a d3veloper device? I have never seen a Samsung device do that in download mode. All they do in download mode is to write Odin mode and binary and firmware official or not.
At best to write factory mode only with a jig
But those test modes I have never heard again.
Can you post a screen shot/photo?
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Can you follow my thread and try to update your phone?
Does that serial show up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088809
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I couldn't take a screenshot! Im thinking about throwing this phone in garbage!!!

abdulmokri1 said:
I couldn't take a screenshot! Im thinking about throwing this phone in garbage!!!
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I was able to ntal some pictures with my camera.
The last picture is for what I get when I press: Volume Down + Home B. + Power B.
Pleaaaaaaaaaase help

That is really something funny with this phone. I have not seen that screen ever.
Can you please try the thread I suggested? I want to see if it can be recognised in Kies (which I doubt).
Just don't throw the phone.
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Confused..
I am not sure if it's just me, but the phone does not look like a Galaxy Note II to me. Perhaps, it could be a different variant, but it sure looks different to my eyes. You mentioned you didn't root/flash any custom ROM on your phone, but, judging it from the wifi icon, it looks different from the Samsung icon for wifi. Again, I might be mistaken. I hope you be able to resolve your concern, mate. Be careful with the files you use.

Dude this definitely doesn't look like a note 2. To mee it looks like a cheap copy. My advice woukd be to give it back to the person you bought it from. If he doesnt lisen threathen to file a lawsuit. I would do that if I were you.
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Yeah that's definitely a fake of some kind. Its also running some kind of custom ROM that has different menu items and build than standard. If that's the case, fingers crossed the OP didn't pay full price!
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I'll chip in - like Kyle and SenK9 said above, sorry mate but you got ripped off - this is definitely NOT a Galaxy Note 2. It's some chinese rip-off, sorry, even the chassis and shape of the phone is different, bottom frame too high, sides too wide etc
Demand a refund because if you bought it as "Note 2" - and i mean DEMAND because you got robbed.

I will not agree with all the others.
It looks pretty genuine to me. But it is something weird with version. It looks like a test build.
I really doubt it is fake. Looks again like a real Note 2.
To OP. Do what I have said and report back.
I have sent a pm to AdamOutler if he can shed some light into this.
He hasn't replied yet.
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mariosraptor said:
I will not agree with all the others.
It looks pretty genuine to me. But it is something weird with version. It looks like a test build.
I really doubt it is fake. Looks again like a real Note 2.
To OP. Do what I have said and report back.
I have sent a pm to AdamOutler if he can shed some light into this.
He hasn't replied yet.
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I don't think it gets much clearer .. I'm looking at my Note 2 right now and the bezel sizes, button spacing is very different to the pictures the OP posted. Even the home button is crooked in his picture. With the amount of counterfeit items around, it was just a matter of time before the Note 2 was clobed.
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Here's a side by side comparison. Granted the OP's picture is somewhat skewed because of perspective, which gives it the impression of being 'longer' than it really is. See:
* Proximity / Light sensors are too far to the right
* Side bezel is too thick
* Bottom bezel is too thick
* Space below SAMSUNG logo at top is too large
* Home Button is crooked, also has chunky chrome ring on it
* Poor quality/thicker chrome surround on bezel
* Close up picture of screen looks like it has a lower resolution (800x480?)
* Phone and screen aspect ratio is off.
If I had to guess, without seeing another item next to it for scale, I'd say the knockoff is substantially physically smaller.
OP: Do you have a pic with the back cover off?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37214589&postcount=7

mariosraptor said:
I will not agree with all the others.
It looks pretty genuine to me. But it is something weird with version. It looks like a test build.
I really doubt it is fake. Looks again like a real Note 2.
To OP. Do what I have said and report back.
I have sent a pm to AdamOutler if he can shed some light into this.
He hasn't replied yet.
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XD man I think you also got a fake !!!
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KyleDevlin12 said:
XD man I think you also got a fake !!!
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You mean me or the OP?
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fake
mariosraptor said:
That is really something funny with this phone. I have not seen that screen ever.
Can you please try the thread I suggested? I want to see if it can be recognised in Kies (which I doubt).
Just don't throw the phone.
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that is a cheap knock off i just got one its not samsung but same basic casing im trying to root it but does not have a download screen only that blue screen .. i didnt relise what i was buying off ebay ..
if you could help me in finding a way to turn it into a real android or even mod it so it has more internal memory then 100mb would be much appreciated

Help please!
SenK9 said:
Yeah that's definitely a fake of some kind. Its also running some kind of custom ROM that has different menu items and build than standard. If that's the case, fingers crossed the OP didn't pay full price!
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I also have the same problem. I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note II ( according to what I just heard: Maybe I got ripped off). I tried to reboot the phone in the download mode, all I had was the same blue screen mentioned by the OP. I really need help ....if only I could fix the wifi issues, that would be great....
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abdulmokri1 said:
Please help me guys!!
I purchased an international galaxy note 2 and it started fine the first 2 times.
After that, in startup, it shows Droid logo (With Samsung music) instead of Samsung logo, also, it doesn't show "Galaxy Note 2" in startup.
Also I tried to put it on "Download Mode" by clicking on Volume Down + Home button and Power button but EVERYTIME, it gives me a black screen with blue writings (Factory Mode, Full Test, Item Test, Test Report.........Reboot). I tried this dozens of times with no luck
Phone: Galaxy Note 2
Model number: GT-N7100
Baseband: N7100XXALIE.
Pleaaaaase help
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Do you have the same wireless issues OP? Guess I have the same model with you.

[Q] Hi, please help with my galaxy note 2

Hi to all at first,
I have a really strange problem with my galaxy note 2, i bought it just 2 months ago not with warranty. The phone used to work great until yesterday that it rebooted and is stucked - on the samsun logo, and keeps flashing only the logo. I red some other problems like mine on this forum but i can't access download mode or restore mode. I am attaching some pictures with the logo that keeps restarting again and again.
Please guys, help me.
Thanks to all in advance

There is a youtube video of u guy with my same problem, i can't post the entire link so i am posting the ending code of the video, possibly can you see this video to understand better my problem and please help me guys. watch?v=ac-ViXd-c5E
Thanks again
aiphonealb said:
Hi to all at first,
I have a really strange problem with my galaxy note 2, i bought it just 2 months ago not with warranty. The phone used to work great until yesterday that it rebooted and is stucked - on the samsun logo, and keeps flashing only the logo. I red some other problems like mine on this forum but i can't access download mode or restore mode. I am attaching some pictures with the logo that keeps restarting again and again.
Please guys, help me.
Thanks to all in advance
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aiphonealb said:
There is a youtube video of u guy with my same problem, i can't post the entire link so i am posting the ending code of the video, possibly can you see this video to understand better my problem and please help me guys. watch?v=ac-ViXd-c5E
Thanks again
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HI,
remove the battery and push the power button for 30s (or so). Put the battery back on and power the phone. Let me know if it works.
Pierre.

Is the red led glowing ?
Which rom were you on before this happened ?
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This happened to me a couple of times when my phone was new. A battery pull fixes it but gotta admit is damn scary.
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Root the device and install custom rom

Hi an thanks for your replys
UtkarkashGRupta, the red led is not glowing and I was using stock rom, i haven't rooted my device. I left it all night charging, I tried everything, combination of volume + home and power, but no success.
Please guys help me.
Thanks you again
UtkarshGupta said:
Is the red led glowing ?
Which rom were you on before this happened ?
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Rooting isn't a factor related to sds bug.
It is advised not to try anything and return it to service center.
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Thank you all at first for your reply.
I heard in a service center that it can be flashed throw rifff and in this way the booting issue should be resolved.
Has anyone heard about this, and if it can be true how much safe is it?
Thank you again
UtkarshGupta said:
Rooting isn't a factor related to sds bug.
It is advised not to try anything and return it to service center.
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Throw rifff ?
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riff jtag
UtkarshGupta said:
Throw rifff ?
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Whatever bur it doesn't support note 2 for now. Return it to service center.
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Are you sure UtkarshGupta? The guy told me that he is going to repair the booting index throw riff.I am not a specialist of course but what do you suggest me to do?Because I bought it online at techno house trading and I don't know what to do.
Thank you again.
UtkarshGupta said:
Whatever bur it doesn't support note 2 for now. Return it to service center.
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Hi
I asked about my cell phone but they says that all factory unlocked samsund are not in warranty, i choose not to pay a warranty a the website where i bought it because it was 60 euro. So now i am stucked, and the problem is that i don't live in the us, so i can't go in a service center because there are not service centers in my country. But i noticed something, i tried to use usb jig tag and the phone went on download mode but it keeps flashing the android image and when i remove the usb it riturns in samsung logo, keeps boot loping.
Is there any help, please?
Thank you
aiphonealb said:
Are you sure UtkarshGupta? The guy told me that he is going to repair the booting index throw riff.I am not a specialist of course but what do you suggest me to do?Because I bought it online at techno house trading and I don't know what to do.
Thank you again.
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Riff jtag doesn't say on it's website but I think I saw a video related to n7100.
Maybe using jtag with sboot.bin will help...
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@OP
It was spontaneous and i don't believe anyone can have corrupt bootloader without doing any thing.
I put it to SDS category instead.
aiphonealb said:
Hi
i tried to use usb jig tag and the phone went on download mode but it keeps flashing the android image and when i remove the usb it riturns in samsung logo, keeps boot loping.
Is there any help, please?
Thank you
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Can you attach image of download mode?

It happened to yesterday and even after trying countless times factory reset/wiped data and flashing Rom I still got stuck in a bootloop. So I went into recovery cwm and formatted system, data, etc and then refreshed the Rom and it worked. However my imei number was then changed to a generic one and I had to restore efs. Lucky I had a backup of it on my pc at all times.
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Screen turned flouroscent

Hey.. Suddenly my note 2 got heated wheni was talking on the phone and aft that the display was lost... The entire screen turned flouroscent.... Rest all is working fine
But i am not getting my display back
HELP Asap
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Not sure what you think anyone here can do for you. It sounds buggered to me... How old is it? You're likely going to have to RMA it for a repair under warranty.

have you turned negative mode on, hold power for option to turn off
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jay5204.abd said:
Hey.. Suddenly my note 2 got heated wheni was talking on the phone and aft that the display was lost... The entire screen turned flouroscent.... Rest all is working fine
But i am not getting my display back
HELP Asap
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remove the battery leave it out for few hours or a day then try again... other than that no clue...you will have to send it to a Samsung store for servicing if under warranty they will fix for free
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jay5204.abd said:
Hey.. Suddenly my note 2 got heated wheni was talking on the phone and aft that the display was lost... The entire screen turned flouroscent.... Rest all is working fine
But i am not getting my display back
HELP Asap
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go to settings-accesibilty-under heading vision see if negative colours is checked -uncheck and reboot

I checked the negative colours but this ia a very unique problem
I guess i will have to give it to samsung people
Anyways Thank you so much guys..
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