So I've received two LG G8's now from ebay, the first one I returned because it was in very poor cosmetic condition. The new one I received which while for most part looks brand new, has one similar potential issue that I noticed on the first. Basically, if you look right at the seam where the glass is supposed to be tucking into the metal frame I swear you can see under the screen. It's very noticeable if you max out brightness, hold the phone in your hands horizontally with the screen facing up, and then start tilting it upwards. The only explanation I can think of is that the glass is clear there allowing you to see through the screen somewhat.
It's very possible that the screens were replaced on a lot on these "like new" models people are selling on Ebay. The problem being if the screen isn't properly adhered to the frame I fear the phone will probably no longer be waterproof. Does anyone here by chance have a G8 that was purchased brand new and has hopefully never had the screen replaced? If so, can you see what I'm seeing as well?
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Well, I got my Nexus on thursday, but immediately I noticed a problem .
At the bottom, the glass is slightly tilted, on the right is raised above the frame, while on the left is recessed ...
these are some pictures I took
I talked to the shop and they told me that they will solve the problem (repositioning of the glass) ...
What I wanted to know is what happen when the phone is opened, because on my current Nexus One, after first service, i have tons of dust entering between the display and the glass, and obviously I don't want the same thing also on this phone
So, do you have some experience with samsung's assistance ?
thanks!
anyone ?
As long as it's purely cosmetic, I wouldn't risk (or waste the money) having some guy open the phone to even out the glass.
Mine is the exact same way at the top of the screen, and I only noticed mine a few weeks after having it just because I was looking very very closely at the screen.
However, the problem it's quite visible on my phone, the difference between the two corners is about 1 mm, and with the glass that protrudes from the frame is even more subject to scratching ...
I don't know what to do ...
there is no one who opened the phone ?
The what you call a "glass" is the whole screen, so there no any way you get dust particles under it, as there no "under" , maybe the glue that hold it not have not dry good, I remember SGS2 have some yellow tint, or maybe it was SGS1, anyway things like that do happen to some devices.
Are you sure?
I have always found that touchscreen ("glass") and the display are two separate things
I'd return it for a replacement, that's an obvious build defect cite that you fear it'll either get worse or become a leak source.
Also, I am relieved I don't have this issue although I'd expect that I'd notice it quickly as you
This morning I heard a loud pop coming from my phone that was lying on my bedside table, and when I flipped it around it the screen was all cracked. XDA doesn't allow me to link to the picture, but remove just remove the space: i.imgur.c om/DUCdbofh.jpg
Maybe someone else could re-post the image in another post? There was also some "fizzling" sounds for a few minutes afterwards as the glass cracked a bit more. It looks like there was some kind of tension in it that finally made it give away, since I haven't dropped it. It was also in the shadow when it happened, so it shouldn't be from a temperature increase from the sun. Has anyone else experienced this, and how should I contact LG about this?
Mine cracked due to a drop. Haven't found a single repair shop who can repair / replace. Only Futuretel Service centre in Ontario has parts to repair, must contact your local retailer (Bell. Telus, Rogers) to get the service.
I tried ebay, ali baba, and amazon, but no luck with finding the right part (e971 back housing).
Seeing that yours spontaneously cracked, you should be able to argue it for warranty coverage.
This is Snytbaggen image.
Sent by my customized LG E973
The second day I had this phone my screen cracked, but it was only one crack line on the center of the screen going horizontal, sprint actually replaced the phone with one out of the box, not a refurb. I'm hoping the Otterbox case prevents any damage.
Snytbaggen said:
This morning I heard a loud pop coming from my phone that was lying on my bedside table, and when I flipped it around it the screen was all cracked. XDA doesn't allow me to link to the picture, but remove just remove the space: i.imgur.c om/DUCdbofh.jpg
Maybe someone else could re-post the image in another post? There was also some "fizzling" sounds for a few minutes afterwards as the glass cracked a bit more. It looks like there was some kind of tension in it that finally made it give away, since I haven't dropped it. It was also in the shadow when it happened, so it shouldn't be from a temperature increase from the sun. Has anyone else experienced this, and how should I contact LG about this?
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Mine too!
I have taken perfect care of my phone since i got it a week ago and today it did the exact same thing, "fizziling and all", except it was the front side.
To all of you wisecracks dismissing spontaneous cracks...
It looks like glass can crack without impact:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_glass_breakage
And it looks like there's probably a manufacturing defect by LG that Google and LG are quietly trying to sweep under the rug.
smrots said:
It looks like glass can crack without impact:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_glass_breakage
And it looks like there's probably a manufacturing defect by LG that Google and LG are quietly trying to sweep under the rug.
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Impressive. It could also be caused by thermal expansion of the battery with the heat. Whatever it is, it would be interesting to know if there are other similar cases.
Vinfer said:
Impressive. It could also be caused by thermal expansion of the battery with the heat. Whatever it is, it would be interesting to know if there are other similar cases.
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There are indeed many such cases. In most cases, people haven't been able to claim warranty. Another common thing I noticed in such cases, is that, they have happened in countries like Canada, Denmark, Sweden. It could be a case of the glass not withstanding the sudden temperature changes when it moves indoor and outdoor.
This is the only thing that is stopping me from buying this one or the Nexus 4. Absolutely love it otherwise.
The display edges come off in a well defined 3 mm frame. The separation is under the glass!
Started in the bottom edge, now getting around. Best to be seen on the attached picture.
Anyone else seen that flaw?
fisch21 said:
The display edges come off in a well defined 3 mm frame. The separation is under the glass!
Started in the bottom edge, now getting around. Best to be seen on the attached picture.
Anyone else seen that flaw?
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Yup a good few of us have it. I got a silicone case to hide it.
There are quite a few online shops selling them. Go for a black one as all the others are transparent and don't cover the fault so well.
Is there any hint how to solve it? Only screen replacement?
THX,
Sim
I have the same, started from the top.
Has there been any progress on this?
Mine started showing the same symptoms about a month ago. At first, it was just on the sides, just a bit, now I can see it on about 75% of each side and 100% of the top border, and has also started to show on the bottom side. I don't care much because one of the first things I did when I bought the phone was sticking a tempered glass protector, so I guess the protector would eventually prevent the screen from completely separating from the body. Anyway, I've just purchased a brand new Asus Zenfone 2 and the P8000 will rest inside a drawer. I might eventually give it to my girlfriend if her already 3 year old Samsung phone stops working in the future, so that's when I'll see whether it gets worse
Mine has started to show this in the top right corner of the screen - Moto G4 might get purchased soon. At least I can buy it in the UK and get a warranty.
My screens just cracked from the groove in case by earphone jack, must be a pressure point phone was in my pocket.
Not being too technical if I want to fix this can I just buy one of those cheap tempered glass screen £1-2 ( I think there just for protection though) or do I need full screen set seem around £40.
I'm with IM7 think getting Moto G4 plus, but shame bin the P8000 just for cracked glass screen.
lu
blueflash said:
My screens just cracked from the groove in case by earphone jack, must be a pressure point phone was in my pocket.
Not being too technical if I want to fix this can I just buy one of those cheap tempered glass screen £1-2 ( I think there just for protection though) or do I need full screen set seem around £40.
I'm with IM7 think getting Moto G4 plus, but shame bin the P8000 just for cracked glass screen.
lu
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Slowly but surely the delamination is spreading. Headphone socket is also now broken and unusable. Oh well - it was fun while it lasted. At least the huge battery works!
Last 2 weeks has been a pain without headphone socket - 1700 miles and not able to play Spotify downloads in my car, or listen to music relaxing by the pool. Add to that a rapid spreading of screen delamination that looks like it's spreading inwards further than before.
Dual SIM Moto G4 ordered for delivery tomorrow....
Can we do something about the screen delamination? My phone is still fully functional but it looks gross...
Gesendet von meinem Elephone P8000 mit Tapatalk
I've carried out a screen replacement using a part that was advertised as a genuine OEM replacement part, but I've got a few issues with it and I wanted to know what other people thought.
The new display has some shadowing around the edges, and suffers from screen burn after only a few minutes on a static image. It is also noticeably duller and less vivid, and seems to have a bluer tint than the original.
The colour I thought I might be able to make acceptable with a colour temperature app, but a new screen shouldn't have shadowing or screen burn, especially not an OEM one, right?
I suspect the part is a knockoff. It has the LG logo and a similar, but certainly different, crosshatch design on the bezel. I wouldn't mind this though if the screen quality were better.
Am I likely to have these problems with any replacement screen that is not an original? Has anyone bought a replacement screen that is of a similar quality to the original?
looking for a legit site as well, which site did you order yours from?
Hey guys,
I broke my screen and cant use my Oneplus One anymore and I know there are many screen out there for Cheap and and are bad qualty. I have no good
experience with that.
Does someone know and used Screen with display or know where to get an good display for my oneplus one?
Greeting
PrinceOfDarkness said:
Hey guys,
I broke my screen and cant use my Oneplus One anymore and I know there are many screen out there for Cheap and and are bad qualty. I have no good
experience with that.
Does someone know and used Screen with display or know where to get an good display for my oneplus one?
Greeting
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Hi, I bought 3 different OPO screen replacements at Aliexpress. As you said, the quality is so different. The first one was simply very pale and dark, the second one is the screen itself is OK, but touch screen and cable was so fragile. Te last one is completely fine. This is not the original, but if you just use it, you don't see the difference.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/One...l-With-Frame-Replacement-For/32449686228.html
They offer the screen with and without the frame. ( Some said with the frame is easier for the beginner) I myself bought a screen without the frame. then you may need a double side tape (2mm) like below.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/One...l-With-Frame-Replacement-For/32449686228.html
There are many instructions at youtube. But I used the below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCka8Eg_Vqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQW666skQQ
Good Luck
PrinceOfDarkness said:
Hey guys,
I broke my screen and cant use my Oneplus One anymore and I know there are many screen out there for Cheap and and are bad qualty. I have no good
experience with that.
Does someone know and used Screen with display or know where to get an good display for my oneplus one?
Greeting
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You may have already replaced yours, but as other poster said, quality is a crap shot sometimes.
First one I bought from Amazon. Great packaging and looked great, but frame was 1mm to wide, so volume buttons were permanently depressed (so each reboot went to recovery). Returned that one.
Bought another from eBay here, frame is PERFECT size. Screen has a slightly blue hue, but not noticeable really. No tools come with this one, so you need a pry tool and screw drivers.
Word of caution, the internal antenna can break very easily if you are not VERY careful when disassembling. Additional antennas are here. I recommend getting a couple.
Hi! I need a replacement screen as well, because a stripe in the middle of mine stopped working.
After tons of research on Aliexpress i don't know which one to decide between these 2:
1) https://it.aliexpress.com/item/Orig...ml?spm=a2g0o.cart.99999999.259.30453c00U4QgqW
This one costs almost twice the others, but i contacted the seller and he said it's an original one (don't know how much i can trust him).
2) https://it.aliexpress.com/item/Tras...ml?spm=a2g0o.cart.99999999.259.30453c008Kl1tr
This one has same price as most of the other screens and has lots of good reviews, but i know it must be a clone.
Hi, I bought 3 different OPO screen replacements at Aliexpress. As you said, the quality is so different. The first one was simply very pale and dark, the second one is the screen itself is OK, but touch screen and cable was so fragile. Te last one is completely fine. This is not the original, but if you just use it, you don't see the difference.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Onep...449686228.html
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I also looked into this one but i saw several reviews about dead pixels so i discarded it.
Anyone who bought any screen, share your experience please!!!
restartoshi said:
Hi, I bought 3 different OPO screen replacements at Aliexpress. As you said, the quality is so different. The first one was simply very pale and dark, the second one is the screen itself is OK, but touch screen and cable was so fragile. Te last one is completely fine. This is not the original, but if you just use it, you don't see the difference.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/One...l-With-Frame-Replacement-For/32449686228.html
They offer the screen with and without the frame. ( Some said with the frame is easier for the beginner) I myself bought a screen without the frame. then you may need a double side tape (2mm) like below.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/One...l-With-Frame-Replacement-For/32449686228.html
There are many instructions at youtube. But I used the below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCka8Eg_Vqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRQW666skQQ
Good Luck
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I have attached screen samples. OPO original, low quality and good quality replacement from Aliexpress. I don't think that you will get the origianl OEM screen replacement from Aliexpress.
It seems that Replacebase (UK supplier) sells the OEM (original) screen replacement for OPO. I haven't tested this screen, but their OPO red battery is really great. (See XDA forum discussion)
https://www.replacebase.co.uk/oneplus-one-replacement-lcd-touch-screen-assembly-black-original/