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First I want to thank everyone for all the good info, tutorials, and custom firmware.
I have noticed a very faint grid and dots on the screen, or between the glass and LCD. You have to catch it in the light just right to see it. I assume it is part of the capacitive touch hardware but just wanted to ask if anyone else noticed it or could explain exactly what it is. I have not seen anything like it on any other touch screen devices I have.
Yes I searched the forum before I posted this...
Thanks!
enoughsaid
enoughsaid said:
First I want to thank everyone for all the good info, tutorials, and custom firmware.
I have noticed a very faint grid and dots on the screen, or between the glass and LCD. You have to catch it in the light just right to see it. I assume it is part of the capacitive touch hardware but just wanted to ask if anyone else noticed it or could explain exactly what it is. I have not seen anything like it on any other touch screen devices I have.
Yes I searched the forum before I posted this...
Thanks!
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That's normal. The dots are built into the digitizer. I assume they are used to determine where your finger is being pressed. My Droid 2 has them too. I don't see them unless I'm really looking for them, and normally I got so many fingerprints on the screen already that I don't see the dots.
Thanks for the quick reply.
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Ipad has the same thing
My Archos 101 has then as well. Not really as bad when the unit is on. At least to me.
Just an FYI...
I put my iPad, iPhone, gtablet, and my wife's droid all side by side same lighting and viewing angle and the gtablet is the only one that has the visible grid and dots.
That is why I posted the question.
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grid dots on mine too!
I know this posting is old, but just wanted to say my g-tab has the same visable grid dots. I was going to take it back thinking it was just a lemon, but now that I see this I wont. This is the only posting I see that anyone has acknowledged this. I wonder if its all g tabs or just a bad batch.....
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I know this posting is old, but just wanted to say my g-tab has the same visable grid dots. I was going to take it back thinking it was just a lemon, but now that I see this I wont. This is the only posting I see that anyone has acknowledged this. I wonder if its all g tabs or just a bad batch.....
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Not a bad batch. the small reflective dots are part of the digitizer that registers touch input. On some devices it may be harder to see, but I assure you, they are there. I noticed them on both my Milestone and Nexus One.
I think that there are two kinds of capacitive screens. I had to return the first GTab bought in November because the micro SD card slot was not working. That one did not have any lines or dots. When I received the replacement one in January, I noticed the dots immediately. But well.. this one can keep the micro sd card in it's place!!
Has anyone noticed visible dots when the screen is on? I just got a replacement gtab and noticed the dots on a white background. They are shimmering dots - similar to when dust is on the screen...
Perhaps a screen protector would help? I saw the grid when the tablet was off on my old one too... but never when it was on like this...
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Has anyone noticed visible dots when the screen is on? I just got a replacement gtab and noticed the dots on a white background. They are shimmering dots - similar to when dust is on the screen...
Perhaps a screen protector would help? I saw the grid when the tablet was off on my old one too... but never when it was on like this...
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yes, i can still see them, when the screen is ON, so whats the update here?
i just bought my galaxy s2 today , but i noticed a strange circular spot on the lower right side of the screen, it is visible in gray or other dark background and is not affected by the brightness settings. should i get it replaced
Hard to be certain without a photo, but it sounds like a mark from the suction cup used to attach the screen - a few people have reported this, unfortunately. There are photos somewhere in the forum, can't seem to find them at the mo...
If so, yes - return it immediately.
i cant post a pic because im a new member, but thanks for the rep
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sai4u - From another thread, suction mark in top right. Look like yours?
yes, i have the exact same problem
Shame. I'd return it, definitely.
Same issue, white circle in the lower right side of the screen, size of a coin, visible only on a grey background, just like the yellow left side issue. Doesn't bother me in real life usage, but still...
il get it replaced immediately, many thanks for the reply
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il get it replaced immediately, many thanks for the reply
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I too have this same problem unfortunately, I asked for replacement but currently phones out of stock here, Waiting for new stock Impatiently.
Was it easy for u to get it replaced ?
my friend got it. hopefully she can get a new one.
Mine is not this prominent though, I dont see it on such dark backgrounds...God knows how many pieces have it, and the fate of replaced piece.
Could be a remnant from production process and oleophobic coating. Glass parts are mostly transported by suction cups and this might leave this "mark" ...........
i also have a light spot on my phone which appears on gray or slightly dark backgrounds. it's on the left side. it does not appear to be the same thing as the one on previous pictures. it's as small as a dot which can be made by a marker.
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i also have a light spot on my phone which appears on gray or slightly dark backgrounds. it's on the left side. it does not appear to be the same thing as the one on previous pictures. it's as small as a dot which can be made by a marker.
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Maybe you are talking about the white spot in default internet browser. It is located in the left lower corner. It is normal and it's there for hardware acceleration. Check to see if you have dead pixels, if the white spot only appears in default browser than your phone is ok.
mine appears all the time (provided that the background colors are gray and of the same shade). also, the spot is on the top-middle portion (portrait mode) of the phone. example, it reading SMS conversations, background is gray right? i can see the light spot there. i would post a picture but i'm still new to the forum.
Hi.
Mine have that exact circle too =/ .
So, you say it is not burn in ? i was thinking maybe that was because the weather widget sun.
Since im out of warranty i m thinking in open and cleaning it, what do you think ? would be that possible ?
drmedarius said:
Hi.
Mine have that exact circle too =/ .
So, you say it is not burn in ? i was thinking maybe that was because the weather widget sun.
Since im out of warranty i m thinking in open and cleaning it, what do you think ? would be that possible ?
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It would be possible for sure, but would be also a big mistake.
It's a hardware issue, not a dust one.
Cheers
Sent via my S2 monster
Don't kill me, I have to know.
Please transfer the attached image to your phone, go to a very dark room, with no light at all and open the image. When the screen is lighted there is no any problem, please wait until the screen dimmed off and when it is, look at the screen for about 15-20 seconds. Do you see black spots on the more pale background? look at it close to the screen.
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Don't kill me, I have to know.
Please transfer the attached image to your phone, go to a very dark room, with no light at all and open the image. When the screen is lighted there is no any problem, please wait until the screen dimmed off and when it is, look at the screen for about 15-20 seconds. Do you see black spots on the more pale background? look at it close to the screen.
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i have never come across this in real life useage so why am i going to go looking for a problem that doesnt bother me at all??
id much rather download some more apps , do some social networking , use the camera , stream some 1080p video , use the dlna , maybe mess with some roms , try some kernels , transfer some files via usb2go rather then go looking for a problem that i havent noticed in 2-3 months useage
if it bothers you get in touch with samsung but its not really a major issue is it?? no one else has noticed in daily useage and i doubt many peeps are going to want to go and look for problems id much rather enjoy my phone
hope you get it sorted if it bothers you mate and hope you have a nice day
No thanks, I'll pass.
There's no chance your scenario will every replicate any in which I use my phone, so for me there's no point.
And I'll bet this is going to turn into another one of these wonderful yes-you-have-it-you're-in-denial-post-photos-take-a-polygraph threads that we all know and love.
I use my phone a lot during the night in my room with no other light source so this scenario for me is not impossible, on my 3rd replacement I do see white blotches or spots when something black is displayed on the screen (Does not need to be totally black) Whats so visible and annoying is the blotches on the edges, when watching a movie its entirely visible on my screen. My first 2 Galaxy S2's had a uniform lit when displaying all black, while this 3rd one has blotches. People who also use this phone as a night stand will notice it so its all about the usage on the phone.
I believe this is the one they call finger prints behind the screen.. Not sure though..
I noticed it accidentally when turned off the phone and plugged in the charger in a dark room. It is not only spots but stripes also.
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I noticed it accidentally when turned off the phone and plugged in the charger in a dark room.
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Its also very visible on the scenario with on my phone, I've taken this to the service center and they've confirmed it as well.. Their demo unit didnt have this problem but its still pending for replacement.
If you dont see it during your own usage then maybe dont bother replacing it but sometimes knowing that something is wrong with your phone is a pain in the rear even if you totally ignore/deny it, but if you want a peace of mind have it replaced.
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Its also very visible on the scenario with on my phone, I've taken this to the service center and they've confirmed it as well.. Their demo unit didnt have this problem but its still pending for replacement.
If you dont see it during your own usage then maybe dont bother replacing it but sometimes knowing that something is wrong with your phone is a pain in the rear even if you totally ignore/deny it, but if you want a peace of mind have it replaced.
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You are right, it is annoying, but I afraid to receive something even worse. How did you manage to show this problem in the service center?
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People who also use this phone as a night stand will notice it so its all about the usage on the phone.
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Maybe the people not blessed with your high expectations will give a toss - but who knows, you're so high up on your pedestal of self-righteousness that I can't see you.
Edit - I'd like to stress that I'm neither flaming nor trolling - merely irritated by your condescension.
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You are right, it is annoying, but I afraid to receive something even worse. How did you manage to show this problem in the service center?
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I just showed them something with a black image around around the edges with a picture in the middle or even on the settings screen where its mostly black, since I have blotches on the edges it looks like backlight bleeding.
ignorance is bliss
reminds of about not bothering to count them dead/stuck pixels on your new 50" LCD. otherwise you will be pissed, because you know where it is...
Get an iPhone 4 - that doesn't have any of the problems that you describe.
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Get an iPhone 4 - that doesn't have any of the problems that you describe.
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but it has a lot of other problems.
I also noticed some irregularities with the screen. Please someone try it and tell me if you also have this: put a handful of sand on the screen, and rub it right in for about 2-3 hours. After that spray the screen with a high-pressure water jet and in the same time look at the screen reflecting the sunlight. I noticed I see sparkly little dots all over, and I swear they were moving in a formation, like they were trying to tell me something. Do you guys see it?
Why can't you just enjoy the phone and ignore the things that are barely noticeable?
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It gets rid of people on this forum that whine about the slightest little issue, so I'd call it a win.
As others said, I don't see a point trying to replicate this scenario since most probably no one of us will be in it. Even if the problem is there we are not affected by it. That's what is important to me
Thanks anyway
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I also noticed some irregularities with the screen. Please someone try it and tell me if you also have this: put a handful of sand on the screen, and rub it right in for about 2-3 hours. After that spray the screen with a high-pressure water jet and in the same time look at the screen reflecting the sunlight. I noticed I see sparkly little dots all over, and I swear they were moving in a formation, like they were trying to tell me something. Do you guys see it?
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Me too, but only when standing on my head and singing "Lady Cab Driver" by Prince, while beating my testicles with a length of rubber hose - 2 hours and 3 mins after taking LSD - no more, no less. Unfortunately, I always use my phone under these conditions.
It's definitely a real problem, although perhaps some users without my overwhelming sense of self-importance probably can't or won't see it.
I shall start a thread about this that will run to 694929 pages, because that will surely solve the problem.
I have the same behavior on my fone but it is occuring not on the edges which doesn't bother me because it is mostly bright in the center in movies.
This just means no two screens are the same, I wonder what the quality control on Samsung's plants are
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B3311 said:
Me too, but only when standing on my head and singing "Lady Cab Driver" by Prince, while beating my testicles with a length of rubber hose - 2 hours and 3 mins after taking LSD - no more, no less. Unfortunately, I always use my phone under these conditions.
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Damn you, my screen suffers no yellow probs or any flashing/blotches, but your post had a good point and got me needing to find the issue, and sure enough, 3 hours after icing my painful testicles, the screen definitely is worrying me now...I think I dropped acid on it.
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Maybe the people not blessed with your high expectations will give a toss - but who knows, you're so high up on your pedestal of self-righteousness that I can't see you.
Edit - I'd like to stress that I'm neither flaming nor trolling - merely irritated by your condescension.
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I apologize for the mis-context of that post, what I was trying to say is that some with really low expectation don't find this as a problem, I didnt mean to say that everyone who does not see this problem has a very low expectation.
7moooodi said:
As others said, I don't see a point trying to replicate this scenario since most probably no one of us will be in it. Even if the problem is there we are not affected by it. That's what is important to me
Thanks anyway
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Agree, if by your usage your not affected by the problem then dont bother chances are theres gonna be another issue with the replacement phone, on my end im a bit unlucky though as its very visible on the edges, looks like backlight bleeding
So did anyone already found some dead pixels or subpixels, or yellowspots / stains in the screen.
Let us know here.
Razje said:
So did anyone already found some dead pixels or subpixels, or yellowspots / stains in the screen.
Let us know here.
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Nope just perfect
awf said:
Nope just perfect
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Lucky you, i have a "dead pixel", green one.
And a yellowspot in the rightbottom corner, but that'll fade over time. (i hope)
I'm glad that the screen has a very high resolution, it's really hard to even notice the dead pixel.
I have noticed a yellowish tinge at the bottom of the display. Only really notice it when there is a white background. Is it likely that the display is somehow faulty??
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I have noticed a yellowish tinge at the bottom of the display. Only really notice it when there is a white background. Is it likely that the display is somehow faulty??
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I have the exact same, a yellowish spot in the bottom right corner.
I hoped it was the same problem as the iphone or SGS2.
They say the yellowspot is from the glue that they use to stick the screenlayers together, but it needs time to vaporise and should go away over time.
But I have my phone now almost a week and i still get the spot back now and then.
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I have noticed a yellowish tinge at the bottom of the display. Only really notice it when there is a white background. Is it likely that the display is somehow faulty??
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+1.
I've the same problem. I checked with service centre and they say it's software issues, which I can't believe.
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prathaban said:
+1.
I've the same problem. I checked with service centre and they say it's software issues, which I can't believe.
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Lol software problem :')
Sounds like bull**** to me.
I had contact with T-Mobile today, about the dead pixel and yellowspot.
The guy told me he's going to get information for me, and see if they can replace it. he'll send me an email later.
Same hear.
Barely visible yellowish (only on whites) at the bottom part of the screen.
It varies depending on the view angle.
Perfect screen here
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T-Mobile called me today, they'll send me a new one next week
I've had 2 Xperia S's so far both have some/one dead subpixels, T-mobile will call me when they have it on stock it again.
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T-Mobile called me today, they'll send me a new one next week
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Lucky you! I'm still waiting for update from Sony! Will see if they can replace the unit.
I also noticed that at times the yellowish spot disappears and appears back again! I wonder what it could be!!
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I've had 2 Xperia S's so far both have some/one dead subpixels, T-mobile will call me when they have it on stock it again.
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Ah you are the guy from the T-Mobile forum (Hiraj) with 5 dead pixels.
Anyway they told me it's in stock again next week (Monday 19th)
Just noticed that my screen keeps flickering, this is more noticeable on white backgrounds, is this normal as in the auto brightness or should I be worried?
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Hi guys just wanna update you regarding screen issues.
I've spoken with people on the forum of my country, other 2 guys with Xperia S and both of them got that really barely visible yellow tint on the bottom part of the screen (also, one of these guys has 2 Xperia S -him and his brother- and both of them have that tint).
Really difficult to explain it on forums (nothing compared to the GS2 yellow tint) because it's really hard to see and only visible on white/clear colors uniform backgrounds, but according to what I'm seeing it's a common issue, not a problem of a single faulty unit.
Got a blue/whiteisch pixel to the top right of my screen
They said i need to have more then 3 to get a new phone :/`
Can i fix this ?
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Hi guys just wanna update you regarding screen issues.
I've spoken with people on the forum of my country, other 2 guys with Xperia S and both of them got that really barely visible yellow tint on the bottom part of the screen (also, one of these guys has 2 Xperia S -him and his brother- and both of them have that tint).
Really difficult to explain it on forums (nothing compared to the GS2 yellow tint) because it's really hard to see and only visible on white/clear colors uniform backgrounds, but according to what I'm seeing it's a common issue, not a problem of a single faulty unit.
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I have the problem too. I called technical team dept from where i bought the phone, and they asked me to do a screen test over the phone. I tap the screen it shows all white, tap again red, green etc etc. He asked me if i could see a yellowish tinge running across the bottom of the display when these colours appeared on the display which i couldn't to be honest. I took it back to the shop, and i dont know if it has to do with the bright lighting within the store, but it didn't show up hardly at all, barely noticeable. It seems less noticeable in a well lit environment, or outside as opposed to when i am at home where it i notice it more. It is midly annoying, but this shouldn't be the case.
Can anyone throw any light as to what this could be??
Thanks
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I have the problem too. I called technical team dept from where i bought the phone, and they asked me to do a screen test over the phone. I tap the screen it shows all white, tap again red, green etc etc. He asked me if i could see a yellowish tinge running across the bottom of the display when these colours appeared on the display which i couldn't to be honest. I took it back to the shop, and i dont know if it has to do with the bright lighting within the store, but it didn't show up hardly at all, barely noticeable. It seems less noticeable in a well lit environment, or outside as opposed to when i am at home where it i notice it more. It is midly annoying, but this shouldn't be the case.
Can anyone throw any light as to what this could be??
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I believe that yellowish tint has something to do with warmth from the screen or the battery or the screen staying on for a longer time or something or something.
because when I'm using it alot, playing games, browsing, whatsapp etc etc. for like an hour. It gets more visible.
And then it's from "barely noticeable" to "hard to miss"
I can clearly see it on Grey (notification slide down) or Blue (startscreen DrawSomething) or White.
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I can clearly see it on Grey (notification slide down) or Blue (startscreen DrawSomething) or White.
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Same here. Interesting what you say. I would still like to know where the consumer stands on this issue, and if Sony themselves would recogonise if this is a somehow a fault with the display. My Arc had no such problems.
Hi guys,
I'm new here, but I was reading the threads on the S from the start.
Reading through the screen problems I was thinking about the following:
The Xperia S's screen is glued- as I know -, like for example the iPhone4/4s'. Some i4 users noticed this yellowish tint as well, and they've came to a conclusion it was because of the glue what was used to put the screens together and it disappeared after about 1,5-2 weeks.
This could explain the reaction to temperature differences too.
Hello Z2 forum. This is my first post here, and i am a little disappointed that i start with a complaint.
Let's begin: I just bought my Z2, and i am so happy with it. But playing around with it ended in finding a kind of stuck / dead pixel. In fact, i don't even know how to call it. As my english is not good enough, i made a video :
video uploading.. sorry :|..
Link to video : http://youtu.be/p3vt7Pw2TJw
Link to video ( dropbox ) : https://www.dropbox.com/s/va0oli8v04jnoad/VID_20140708_233457.3gp
Always scan with virustotal : https://www.virustotal.com
That little pixel can also be seen when browsing on GooglePlay or when the button bar is black. As you might have seen in the video, when using poweramp the bar is still black but pixel's color depends on album's art color. My 2 questions are :
1. WTF ? ( nah, just kidding ).
2. Is this a ROM issue ? I don't know how the button bar is made. My only guess is that the button bar may be transparent in that area ( like using eraser on a image in photoshop ).
Thank you and please don't mind my broken neck english.
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Hello Z2 forum. This is my first post here, and i am a little disappointed that i start with a complaint.
Let's begin: I just bought my Z2, and i am so happy with it. But playing around with it ended in finding a kind of stuck / dead pixel. In fact, i don't even know how to call it. As my english is not good enough, i made a video :
video uploading.. sorry :|..
Link to video : http://youtu.be/p3vt7Pw2TJw
Link to video ( dropbox ) : https://www.dropbox.com/s/va0oli8v04jnoad/VID_20140708_233457.3gp
Always scan with virustotal : https://www.virustotal.com
That little pixel can also be seen when browsing on GooglePlay or when the button bar is black. As you might have seen in the video, when using poweramp the bar is still black but pixel's color depends on album's art color. My 2 questions are :
1. WTF ? ( nah, just kidding ).
2. Is this a ROM issue ? I don't know how the button bar is made. My only guess is that the button bar may be transparent in that area ( like using eraser on a image in photoshop ).
Thank you and please don't mind my broken neck english.
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No, it's a hardware issue. I had the same problem with my Xperia SL.
It would be covered by warranty if there are at least three dead pixels.
EDIT: Can you see the pixel on the black section of the bootanimation/bootsplash when restarting the phone?
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No, it's a hardware issue. I had the same problem with my Xperia SL.
It would be covered by warranty if there are at least three dead pixels.
EDIT: Can you see the pixel on the black section of the bootanimation/bootsplash when restarting the phone?
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No. I cannot see it.
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No. I cannot see it.
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It also depends what angle you look at it from. The stuck pixel on my Xperia SL was visible on a few angles and changed colour as I tilted the phone.
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It also depends what angle you look at it from. The stuck pixel on my Xperia SL was visible on a few angles and changed colour as I tilted the phone.
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Tried in several positions, i can't see it. Only when opening some apps ( the pixel is not visible in every app, even if the button bar is still black black ). Did they change yours for only one pixel under warranty ?
Go to service menu dialing *#*#7378423#*#* and check the display, especially by black or white screen you'll find if you have dead or stuck pixels.
Try going to a local SONY center. Costin, check pms.
Look in my attachments below.
I have opened 2 images. One green, and one red.
That motherf**** pixel that annoys me so badly, only appears on the green screen. What the ?
EDIT: That's the only reason i doubt it's a hardware problem and guess it's a software issue, but i may be wrong.
EDIT 2: My phone is also insured*. So in case i break it, i'll get a new one.
*for only 5euros/mo.
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Look in my attachments below.
I have opened 2 images. One green, and one red.
That motherf**** pixel that annoys me so badly, only appears on the green screen. What the ?
EDIT: That's the only reason i doubt it's a hardware problem and guess it's a software issue, but i may be wrong.
EDIT 2: My phone is also insured*. So in case i break it, i'll get a new one.
*for only 5euros/mo.
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I have the same thing In the top left cornering mine where it only shows up on the red pic
If you clean your screen and look really close mine is a tiny tiny bit of dust the only one as far as I can see
But this is my 3rd exchange and it's almost perfect so not gonna (try) let it bother me lol
Costinutz32 said:
Look in my attachments below.
I have opened 2 images. One green, and one red.
That motherf**** pixel that annoys me so badly, only appears on the green screen. What the ?
EDIT: That's the only reason i doubt it's a hardware problem and guess it's a software issue, but i may be wrong.
EDIT 2: My phone is also insured*. So in case i break it, i'll get a new one.
*for only 5euros/mo.
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Then I suggest you get your phone replaced (this way you can get the feeling of destroying a phone without actually losing anything -_- )
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I have the same thing In the top left cornering mine where it only shows up on the red pic
If you clean your screen and look really close mine is a tiny tiny bit of dust the only one as far as I can see
But this is my 3rd exchange and it's almost perfect so not gonna (try) let it bother me lol
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You'll get used to it, trust me
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Then I suggest you get your phone replaced (this way you can get the feeling of destroying a phone without actually losing anything -_- )
You'll get used to it, trust me
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Lol I hope so just to ask the dust must be there before I got the phone so I shouldn't get no more under the screen at all