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Hello everyone, today I've noticed that on landscape mode my GN has a lighter and brighter vertical line of pixels on the left side, if I turn the phone on the left; if I turn the phone on the right it doesn't happen and everything is fine on both sides. It is really annoying me and I can't say if it is the first time it happens or this kind of issue has been always there. It can be noticed only with white or light backgrounds and in EVERY photo, if brightness is switched to max it is hard to see but with automatic or half brightness is pretty clear.
I tried to screenshot it but I'm afraid this is something hardware since it doesn't show on screenshot.
Anyone else with the same problem?
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Is it green? I have a similar issue. I think it's a case of screen burn.
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bar_rodoy said:
Is it green? I have a similar issue. I think it's a case of screen burn.
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See the attached pics...I didn't manage to attach them to my first post.
I think its related to the screen burn issue. I have somthibg similair too, but it noticeable only on white background. I see green color there..
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That's covered under warranty. Get it replaced.
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Smokeey said:
That's covered under warranty. Get it replaced.
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Do you know how this thing is technically called?
La Rascassa said:
Do you know how this thing is technically called?
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I think I have the same issue. Don't know if I should go and get a replacement. It also only shows on white background while browsing.
EDIT: The captured screenshot doesn't show this, so no point in uploading it.
bozint said:
I think I have the same issue. Don't know if I should go and get a replacement. It also only shows on white background while browsing.
EDIT: The captured screenshot doesn't show this, so no point in uploading it.
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Took it to assistance. It'll be back in 10 working days and since I don't have something not even similar to replace it I'm stuck with an old Sony Ericsson W205...what a nightmare!
La Rascassa said:
Took it to assistance. It'll be back in 10 working days and since I don't have something not even similar to replace it I'm stuck with an old Sony Ericsson W205...what a nightmare!
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At least you can replace it. I am from Israel and I bought the Gnex in the US directly from Google. I noticed this problem a day before I went on the flight so I didnt have much time to replace it. But it doesnt much bother me. I know that those Super AMOLED screen have too much problems... Just live with it right now.
i have the same issue right now.
For replacing the GNex i had to go in a samsung point or they come to my home for took it?
La Rascassa said:
Hello everyone, today I've noticed that on landscape mode my GN has a lighter and brighter vertical line of pixels on the left side, if I turn the phone on the left; if I turn the phone on the right it doesn't happen and everything is fine on both sides. It is really annoying me and I can't say if it is the first time it happens or this kind of issue has been always there. It can be noticed only with white or light backgrounds and in EVERY photo, if brightness is switched to max it is hard to see but with automatic or half brightness is pretty clear.
I tried to screenshot it but I'm afraid this is something hardware since it doesn't show on screenshot.
Anyone else with the same problem?
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I have the exact same issue on my Galaxy Nexus. The same row of pixels (along the top-edge). It's not visible in portrait mode because the notification bar is black and the pixels are switched off.
Here's the kicker: since this afternoon, the row of pixels are switched on even when the background is black. They appear as a faint line and become brighter when there's a background image. I put the phone under a magnifying glass and there appear to be three such rows, not one. It could be the pentile matrix playing with my eyes since the pixels are too small to see even with a (low power) magnifying glass, but there's definitely more than one row.
Anyone else?
jackerhack said:
I have the exact same issue on my Galaxy Nexus. The same row of pixels (along the top-edge). It's not visible in portrait mode because the notification bar is black and the pixels are switched off.
Here's the kicker: since this afternoon, the row of pixels are switched on even when the background is black. They appear as a faint line and become brighter when there's a background image. I put the phone under a magnifying glass and there appear to be three such rows, not one. It could be the pentile matrix playing with my eyes since the pixels are too small to see even with a (low power) magnifying glass, but there's definitely more than one row.
Anyone else?
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Can you post or link a picture? I mean under a magnifying glass, just to see how it looks like...ehm not sure if it is possible though
I am having the same problem on mine too. There are these streaks that runs across in landscape or portrait. it's more noticable in a grayish white background. It's very easy to see with a screen test app that shows one color on the whole screen. Lately, I also notice the very top and bottom line of pixels like would lit up brighter. For example, when i touch the context buttons at the bottom, bottom pixels of the buttom would lit up bright white.
Edit: clariification, it's the same lines of streaks if held in portrait, it would go across. when in landscape, the same streaks goes to to bottom.
I also have a lighter vertical line of pixels on the side of the screen when in landscape. The interesting thing, though, is that it is on the left, regardless of whether my phone is in landscape with the power button on the top or the button. either way it's on the left of the picture. So I don't think it's a hardware issue. More likely a calibration issue?
I also have horizontal banding of slightly different shades in portrait on grey/white backgrounds (eg: facebook app). These become harder to see the more brightness I turn up.
Yep, have it too...
Now I'm deciding whether to go to the Service Center....
Other than that small line, the phone is perfect so i guess i won't bother..
salem_christ said:
I also have a lighter vertical line of pixels on the side of the screen when in landscape. The interesting thing, though, is that it is on the left, regardless of whether my phone is in landscape with the power button on the top or the button. either way it's on the left of the picture. So I don't think it's a hardware issue. More likely a calibration issue?
I also have horizontal banding of slightly different shades in portrait on grey/white backgrounds (eg: facebook app). These become harder to see the more brightness I turn up.
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I got the entire screen replaced by Samsung Italy. 100% hardware issue
i have the same issue... but i think it is not "burn in", it is just a pixel line brighter than the rest, in my case it shows all the colors as it should, just brighter.
Strange...
A couple of weeks ago I noticed the topmost line of pixels of my Gnex is miscoloured or brighter than normal, and yet sometimes displays correctly, usually when black.
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I noticed it's on the bottom too. Maybe some backlight problem or something... But sometimes it changes colour due to shades changing, it's like in half shades it's shining more and in other half it's darker. Like some software compensating. There's other colours, but blue looks differently.
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I found 3 blue big stuck pixels, 1 tiny white stuck pixel, and minor light bleeds with a significant but little leakage at the back button spot. All of these were found under dark room when displaying black. Unfortunately I got no camera good enough to shoot under the dark condition.
The tiny white stuck pixel is nearly invisible. About 2 to 3 pixels big.
Light bleed bothers me a bit but it is almost unrecognizable in a normal usage.
Blue stuck pixels are the weird ones (they too are invisible in normal usage). Even though they are relatively big, they can be only seen when displaying black. Cannot be seen in any other colors. What would these be?
Also I bought my nexus7 in the eBay. This means that I have to pay for shipping back if I want a refund. Also there is no guarantee that I am not getting a worse one.
Should I ask for an exchange or keep it?
Thanks
Hello, I have trouble with my Nexus 7 2013. I have got new device a few days ago and I found dead/stuck pixel at the bottom left corner of my screen. For me it looks like dead/stuck pixel, but after several tests I am not sure.
I can see it only at max brightness (at lowest or medium it is almost invisible) and ONLY at black color.
If I will turn a little bit my device it changes color for green, red (at least I think it looks like red or green) etc.
I did several tests with that app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htc.chris.blackspotdetect
And I cannot see that pixel in any of those colors built-in app, except on black color (it is clearly visible on black background).
My question is: is it dead or stuck or anything yet pixel?
Thanks for any help,
best regards
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Hello, I have trouble with my Nexus 7 2013. I have got new device a few days ago and I found dead/stuck pixel at the bottom left corner of my screen. For me it looks like dead/stuck pixel, but after several tests I am not sure.
I can see it only at max brightness (at lowest or medium it is almost invisible) and ONLY at black color.
If I will turn a little bit my device it changes color for green, red (at least I think it looks like red or green) etc.
I did several tests with that app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htc.chris.blackspotdetect
And I cannot see that pixel in any of those colors built-in app, except on black color (it is clearly visible on black background).
My question is: is it dead or stuck or anything yet pixel?
Thanks for any help,
best regards
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it could be a dead pixel, but my advice is to return and get it replaced while you can because later it may be half of your screen or worse!
And I will Thanks for pushing my mind forward, I was afraid of sending it for warranty, but I have no choice.
Isn't there a number of dead pixels there has to be before you can send it to warranty/exchange it?
I just bought one of these as a birthday gift for my, once I opened and tested tablet, I immediately noticed purple fringing everywhere specially on white letters. Actually it is weird because:
1. On normal view, that is the Hardware button on the bottom, the purple fringe is noticable at the top of every letter, and "GREEN" fringing at the bottom of every letter.
2. When i rotate the tablet 180 degrees, (screen autorotation is on) that is the Home button now is at the top, I nptice the purple fringing is at the bottom, and the green fringing is at the top.
Anyone also noticed this on their Tab S 10.5? I am now regretting buying this.
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I forgot to mention, with normal web browsing, there is no problem. The problem can only be seen when looking at the icons and their description, and also when you go to settings, it can be seen on the letters there.
I have just been to my local walmart and tested their machines there. Their unit has the same purple fringe on top of icons, and green fringe at the bottom of icons. My guess is my eyes are faulty, or my eyes are well trained to look at Samsung screens and look for faults. Super Amoleds are really not yet perfect.
xdm9mm said:
I just bought one of these as a birthday gift for my, once I opened and tested tablet, I immediately noticed purple fringing everywhere specially on white letters. Actually it is weird because:
1. On normal view, that is the Hardware button on the bottom, the purple fringe is noticable at the top of every letter, and "GREEN" fringing at the bottom of every letter.
2. When i rotate the tablet 180 degrees, (screen autorotation is on) that is the Home button now is at the top, I nptice the purple fringing is at the bottom, and the green fringing is at the top.
Anyone also noticed this on their Tab S 10.5? I am now regretting buying this.
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I have had nothing short of spectacular graphics/images on my 10.5" Tab S and can't see even a hint of fringing. I wonder if anybody else has had this problem. Would it be possible to exchange your tablet, because that doesn't sound normal to me? I've seen 3 or 4 10.5" Tab S' s and none of them displayed the fringing your experiencing. Good luck!
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I just bought one of these as a birthday gift for my, once I opened and tested tablet, I immediately noticed purple fringing everywhere specially on white letters. Actually it is weird because:
1. On normal view, that is the Hardware button on the bottom, the purple fringe is noticable at the top of every letter, and "GREEN" fringing at the bottom of every letter.
2. When i rotate the tablet 180 degrees, (screen autorotation is on) that is the Home button now is at the top, I nptice the purple fringing is at the bottom, and the green fringing is at the top.
Anyone also noticed this on their Tab S 10.5? I am now regretting buying this.
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Your tablet is defective. Return it.
I have just been to my local walmart and tried their machines there, they have the same fault (or should I say "characteristic) as my Tab S...
I have updated the op...
I am still waiting for other people for their feedback before I return mine to amazon. Problem is, this is a birthday gift, and it wouldn't came on time if I return it and have it replaced. My walmart only has the black one.
No need to regret a purchase just because you happen to aquire a defective unit. If the store units are exhibiting the same characteristics then they have a bad batch. My screens good apart from a very slight yellow cast when viewed head on, but it doesn't really bother me, besides all stock is sold out where I live and I couldn't get a quick replacement anyway (I'm off on holiday next week and need a tab!)
xdm9mm said:
I just bought one of these as a birthday gift for my, once I opened and tested tablet, I immediately noticed purple fringing everywhere specially on white letters. Actually it is weird because:
1. On normal view, that is the Hardware button on the bottom, the purple fringe is noticable at the top of every letter, and "GREEN" fringing at the bottom of every letter.
2. When i rotate the tablet 180 degrees, (screen autorotation is on) that is the Home button now is at the top, I nptice the purple fringing is at the bottom, and the green fringing is at the top.
Anyone also noticed this on their Tab S 10.5? I am now regretting buying this.
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I forgot to mention, with normal web browsing, there is no problem. The problem can only be seen when looking at the icons and their description, and also when you go to settings, it can be seen on the letters there.
I have just been to my local walmart and tested their machines there. Their unit has the same purple fringe on top of icons, and green fringe at the bottom of icons. My guess is my eyes are faulty, or my eyes are well trained to look at Samsung screens and look for faults. Super Amoleds are really not yet perfect.
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The black one? Tab S does not come in black.
Colors on a properly functioning Tab S should be perfect. Whites white (with no yellow tinge) and blacks black (with no mura effect). It has been well documented that Samsung let some mad cows out of the barn on this one. If your screen is demonstrating any of these defects return it (the same store likely has more defective units from same run).
mitchellvii said:
The black one? Tab S does not come in black.
Colors on a properly functioning Tab S should be perfect. Whites white (with no yellow tinge) and blacks black (with no mura effect). It has been well documented that Samsung let some mad cows out of the barn on this one. If your screen is demonstrating any of these defects return it (the same store likely has more defective units from same run).
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I guess you already know what i mean when i said black... I meant titanium bronze.
Anyway i have already packed the tablet and will be returning it.
I don't know the extent of the fringing problem on your tablet but I can add this to the conversation. There is a slight tint to the screen depending on which way you tilt your device. Its an AMOLED display so its inherent.
xdm9mm said:
I just bought one of these as a birthday gift for my, once I opened and tested tablet, I immediately noticed purple fringing everywhere specially on white letters. Actually it is weird because:
1. On normal view, that is the Hardware button on the bottom, the purple fringe is noticable at the top of every letter, and "GREEN" fringing at the bottom of every letter.
2. When i rotate the tablet 180 degrees, (screen autorotation is on) that is the Home button now is at the top, I nptice the purple fringing is at the bottom, and the green fringing is at the top.
Anyone also noticed this on their Tab S 10.5? I am now regretting buying this.
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I forgot to mention, with normal web browsing, there is no problem. The problem can only be seen when looking at the icons and their description, and also when you go to settings, it can be seen on the letters there.
I have just been to my local walmart and tested their machines there. Their unit has the same purple fringe on top of icons, and green fringe at the bottom of icons. My guess is my eyes are faulty, or my eyes are well trained to look at Samsung screens and look for faults. Super Amoleds are really not yet perfect.
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enaybee said:
I don't know the extent of the fringing problem on your tablet but I can add this to the conversation. There is a slight tint to the screen depending on which way you tilt your device. Its an AMOLED display so its inherent.
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It should be white viewed directly and slightly pink at am angle.
xdm9mm said:
I just bought one of these as a birthday gift for my, once I opened and tested tablet, I immediately noticed purple fringing everywhere specially on white letters. Actually it is weird because:
1. On normal view, that is the Hardware button on the bottom, the purple fringe is noticable at the top of every letter, and "GREEN" fringing at the bottom of every letter.
2. When i rotate the tablet 180 degrees, (screen autorotation is on) that is the Home button now is at the top, I nptice the purple fringing is at the bottom, and the green fringing is at the top.
Anyone also noticed this on their Tab S 10.5? I am now regretting buying this.
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I forgot to mention, with normal web browsing, there is no problem. The problem can only be seen when looking at the icons and their description, and also when you go to settings, it can be seen on the letters there.
I have just been to my local walmart and tested their machines there. Their unit has the same purple fringe on top of icons, and green fringe at the bottom of icons. My guess is my eyes are faulty, or my eyes are well trained to look at Samsung screens and look for faults. Super Amoleds are really not yet perfect.
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You seem to be extremely sensitive. Do you even notice it from a distance, or do you have to get really close to the screen to notice it ?
It could be related to the screen's subpixels layout, here it what it looks like when zoomed it: http://cdn.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-105/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-105.jpg
You may want to have a look at it with a magnifiying glass, I wouldn't be surprise that this layout is causing your issue.
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mitchellvii said:
The black one? Tab S does not come in black.
Colors on a properly functioning Tab S should be perfect. Whites white (with no yellow tinge) and blacks black (with no mura effect). It has been well documented that Samsung let some mad cows out of the barn on this one. If your screen is demonstrating any of these defects return it (the same store likely has more defective units from same run).
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I'm not sure about tab S 10.5, but 8.4 is affected by Mura effect. Not on black though, but only on extremely dark colors.
"It should be white viewed directly and slightly pink at am angle."
Amusing, on 8.4 the tint is green when viewed at an angle, not pink. Same goes for my Galaxy S2. It looks like some greenish transparent liquid was painted on the pannel. I always wondered what it could be, as it seems to be specific to Amoled.
Bump: Just purchased a Samsung Tab S2 and have a similar purple fringing issue and slight text aliasing. Mostly occurs with black text on white background.
I took a few macro photos that display the issue. As I just registered to discuss this issue I am not allowed to embed photos from imgur, to view remove the space between imgur and .com.
White Text on Black Background from Samsung Tab S2 9.7
i.imgur .com/jDd5H2C.jpg
Black Text on White Background from Samsung Tab S2 9.7
i.imgur .com/L1tsK5V.jpg
LG G4 LCD - for comparison
i.imgur .com/3k6ne8V.jpg
Ever since I got my Xperia M the display has had blueish tint and bad color reproduction but I acknowledged that is a problem with every Xperia M. But beside that, when I look at the display from an angle, on a white background, I can see a gray line appearing from top of the screen and a gray circle in the middle. Again, it is visible as an effect when looking at an angle, cannot see it when looking directly at it. I also have a bright pixel on a black background. Are these also negligible, common issues or along already bad screen I've got a defected screen? I am very disappointed in Sony anyhow.
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Ever since I got my Xperia M the display has had blueish tint and bad color reproduction but I acknowledged that is a problem with every Xperia M. But beside that, when I look at the display from an angle, on a white background, I can see a gray line appearing from top of the screen and a gray circle in the middle. Again, it is visible as an effect when looking at an angle, cannot see it when looking directly at it. I also have a bright pixel on a black background. Are these also negligible, common issues or along already bad screen I've got a defected screen? I am very disappointed in Sony anyhow.
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I'm pretty sure I saw this post somewhere b4... anyway for bluish tint - get the white balance app from @xperiaz2 (Yes, you need root and the bluish tint is due to the colour temperature, its at around 10k+, the norm. being around 6500k) Gray line appearing... pretty sure you're having a defected display and about the bright pixel, display is defected. Yes you got a defected screen (The bluish tint is not a defect though) so just bring it back to where you bought it and they'll replace it for you! (If the warranty is still live)
Well I posted on Xperia support forum trying to get help there, too. Or just an insight of what could that be and what could cause the problem. Anyway, here are a couple of pictures taken with a phone. The camera couldn't get that grey line properly but it appeared as a shadow from the top of the screen probably because as I said it's like an effect when tilting the phone, not a still colour. http://imgur.com/3Ae2rdr http://imgur.com/Nyv2maS
I suggest you to bring it back to the shop, that problem isn't present on mine.