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Noticed "smudges" under screen when in direct light.

Has anyone else noticed what looks like smudges under the screen when in direct light? Is this common?
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I think they're common, they're on mine at least, in the split second I noticed them in direct sunlight I burned with the fury of a thousand exploding suns, but I keep a micro fiber cloth with me and wiped the screen, once I realized the screen was still in perfect condition and all the "smudges" were all in the same direction I figured it was either part of the manufacturing process or just some of the inner workings of the phone. I have only ever seen it in direct sunlight at an angle though so I doubt very many people have noticed, I was actually examining my phone for any scratches or scuffs at the time so it was the kind of think I was actively looking for.

Thanx for the reply!....kinda thought it might be one of those "accepted" production defects that comes along with certain series of phones.
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Dust Under Screen

Has anybody had any problems with dust under your screen? it almost looks like a dead pixel, but it is most certainly dust. Its on the right side upper part of the screen. Thinking about exchanging it because its super annoying (although i could just be ocding, lol) If this is a widespread problem though i may not bother, just to get another with even more dust under it,although i have not seen any other threads on it in the desire HD section.
It appears as the original desires had a big problem with LOTS of dust under the screen, specially by the volume rocker. Sounds like a screen sealing problem, which HTC had a really hard time with the EVOs too. The screen actually lifted up on the bottom due to no glue on the bottom part of the screen.

Get an exchange and be done with it.
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Mine has a bunch in the same location I can only see it when screen its off so no big deal. But it does bother me when screen off but I'll survive
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Add me to the list aswell there were tiny specks I could tolerate and only seen under direct sunlight with screen off but one huge speck that kept annoying me completely, visible in any lighting...Costco agreed with me also and got a new one replaced heck they replaced the entire package even the extra accessories they included..really happy now! thank you Costco.
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None here and I keep mine in my pocket with ottetbox commuter and screen protector. I'll be looking out for it though.
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I have dust under my screen also

I suspect the charger and headphone ports are the culprits.
Bugs me to no end.

This was a problem that plagued my CDMA Hero as well. Sprint Service center saw me once a month or so to get it cleaned, Will AT&T just swap it under warranty? So far I'm dust free.

Finally after three replacement I have a dust free screen. Bought mine at BestBuy mobile. They were pretty cool about it.

I noticed dust in the top corners under my screen today too, but I can't for the life of me see it now - the lighting must need to be perfect.

i have dust under my screen now after about 3 weeks of use. it did NOT when i bought it because im anal and i looked very closley. to be honest, a less anal person might not even notice the 5 tiny specs of dust that i see under the screen.
has anyone swapped due to dust issues and got a unit that does NOT get dust under the screen at all? and im aksing this of the people who are turely anal about. ive handed my phone to 3 different people and asked them if they could see the dust, and they could not, then i gave it to my dad (more retentive than me even) and he spotted each spec of dust.
baiscally, im trying to decide if its worth swapping, then going through rooting and getting my phone just how i want it again, only to get dust int he next phone. if its going to happen to every inspire, then i wont bother.

anyone have input on the above?

oFUNGUSo said:
anyone have input on the above?
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If you find a good friendly place in austin, let me know. I've got a bit of screen raise that I'm debating whether or not to use my warranty. Don't go to the at&t store in lakeline mall, they weren't helpful at all!

mj0528 said:
If you find a good friendly place in austin, let me know. I've got a bit of screen raise that I'm debating whether or not to use my warranty. Don't go to the at&t store in lakeline mall, they weren't helpful at all!
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well i got mine inside of a target, i can return for any reason within 30 days. im just trying to find out if its even possible to get a unit that WILL NOT get ANY dust inside of it. if all of them are going to get dust under the screen, then theres no need to go through the hassle

oFUNGUSo said:
well i got mine inside of a target, i can return for any reason within 30 days. im just trying to find out if its even possible to get a unit that WILL NOT get ANY dust inside of it. if all of them are going to get dust under the screen, then theres no need to go through the hassle
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Doubt this is a problem with all devices... I don't have any dust under my screen and I didn't have any under the screen with my first inspire.
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Haven't noticed any dust, and I use my Inspire naked (LOL) and keep it in my pocket most of the day.

Yea one thing the craptivate does have is that little door to close over your port. Wish we had that.
No dust under my screen yet... almost time to put a new screenie (protector) on ill have to check

I am noticing dust on the sides trapped on mine I have only had it 4 days.
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No dust under my screen, I'm using a cheap silicon case from Sam's Club and no Screen Protector.
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I shouldn't have read this thread.
I too, am retentive and checked mine for dust and it's there.

[Q] Is Sensation LED Indicator significantly visible at angles?

This feature will add up to wanting me buy sensation, aside from dust proof, and touch responsiveness issues (hope its software related not grounding stuff):
knowing that LED indicator is behind earpiece grill, can someone describe the visibility:
* looking straight on the phone?
* looking at 45 angle at 2 meter distance from different sides of the phone?

Straight at the phone u can see it, at 45, a half of the flash? Well, it's okay...
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chchang1 said:
Straight at the phone u can see it, at 45, a half of the flash? Well, it's okay...
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It's noticeable to me! That was a feature which is missing on the G2x that drove me crazy every "smartphone" should have a notification light!

Thanks a lot, LED visibility should be no issue now for me.
I will keep an eye on dust entering beneath the screen and swipe not responsive issue..
I wonder if dust already there since phone was bought or dust can enter..?
The latter is worst, it is a screen sealed issue..

liaobp1983 said:
Thanks a lot, LED visibility should be no issue now for me.
I will keep an eye on dust entering beneath the screen and swipe not responsive issue..
I wonder if dust already there since phone was bought or dust can enter..?
The latter is worst, it is a screen sealed issue..
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There is no dust under my screen. There is no way that dust can enter screen after purchase so those who have dust under screen must of bought a bad phone.

Dust in under the screen

So as the title says, I just discovered dust under the "glass" but above the lcd and its not too noticeable but it bug me knowings its there. Also I can see the pixels being blocked by the dust. Anyways does anyone know how to get the out or clean it?
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Hairline cracking

Knew it was an issue.... Check the bottom of your phone of the white face I have multiple hairline fractures you can only see in the right light.... It looks like the cracking on clear coat paint job. Does any one have this problem.???

twayneo said:
Knew it was an issue.... Check the bottom of your phone of the white face I have multiple hairline fractures you can only see in the right light.... It looks like the cracking on clear coat paint job. Does any one have this problem.???
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Not to be a smartass, but it just sounds like you're describing scratches. There is no clear coat paint job. They buffed the edge to a gloss, the color is all the way through.
If you could post some pics though it'd be great.

PICTURE
i took multiple pictures and the camera i have at any angle cannot capture the cracking, they are very small in length but there is about 10 of them in parallel to each other and they are not scratches the phone has been in a case i can tell they are cracking i was referencing a cars paint job, when they spray clear coating on the car sometimes you can see cracking it looks like that. the picture is of one side of the phone the other side has a few cracks as well i cannot tell if the cracking is throught the entire thickness of the unibody or not.... you have to look very hard to see them with your eye but once you see them they are unmistakeable. to see the cracking you have to turn the phone to catch the right light. do you think it is worth it to return the phone? i just dont know how the polycarbonate works, if it all a uni body or do they spray something on top of it that could be cracking

That picture sucks.

Stop polluting the internet.
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I have this problem as well. There was a thread earlier in the week where someone had the same problem but its so small and I barely see it in pitch blackness that I could really care less. Also, I have light leakage at the top of my screen and again, not a huge deal. Some people just expect perfect manufacturing, as is normal for the obscene amount this phone is worth retail.
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Eun-Hjzjined said:
Stop polluting the internet.
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Your post was far more pollutive than OP's. He has a genuine concern and is sharing it with the community, which is exactly what the general forum is for. Why don't you take your bull**** back to the Galaxy Note forums, it's not needed here.
@OP- That sucks, I would definitely take it back and get a replacement. I refuse to settle for anything less than a perfect device and you shouldn't either. It is a brand new phone and will only get worse over time. These things are expensive as hell and manufacturing defects are not acceptable at all.

I hear ya bro I'm particular about my phone I'll prolly return it I expect flaws on refurbish but not new phones. but my concern was it was going eventually chip u just can't get a picture of them they are so small. Thanks for all your replies it's much appreciated and I'll be sure not to pollute the internet too much I know liberals might want to save the DNS servers.

Sorry, but I see nothing. The polycarbonate on top shouldn't have anything on top that can crack. If it's serious to you, just try to return it, no harm in asking.
But if that's your only issue, stick with it, you may end up with a real problem.

Haha I think I just Pee'd a little. Really? Nothing that duct tape wont solve.

Ok... what I posted earlier was meant to be sarcasm. Sorry if I offeneded anyone.
Looking at my wifes One X I just noticed something simmilar near the sim card bay. Looks like a deep scratch.
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