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LCD bleeding

Just took mine out of the box and noticed the lcd bleeds at all the corners. Anyone else seeing this?

Return it for sure.
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ive herd complaints about this on the O2x forums...
i dont notice any color bleeding or LCD bleeding... have it right in front of me... i will search around a bit for you and pm you if i find anything else about it...

well if its like the ipad and its a manufacturer defect I wont return it its not terrible just curious if its only me with the backlight bleeding

I noticed it a little bit on the top corners when I first powered on the 2 that I have. I don't notice it at much during use though (a tiny bit when watching something full screen with dark colors in the corner).

I noticed it too when I turned mine on. I do not notice it when it is up and running

azrowdydog said:
well if its like the ipad and its a manufacturer defect I wont return it its not terrible just curious if its only me with the backlight bleeding
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Well most of the time thats a replacable offense as long as its within a fair anount of time.
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duglas said:
I noticed it too when I turned mine on. I do not notice it when it is up and running
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Man im not liking how many little things are poppin up. Then again i came from a vibrant. So maybe i shouldnt complain.
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I have serious backlight bleed on a corner. will be replacing ASAP.
Not cool

Got it too
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wow.. i bet replacements will have same issue, this is crazy.

I'm going to replace mine too. I just realized that Cyanogenmod has a black notification bar - it will really be visible then.

mr.orange303 said:
Man im not liking how many little things are poppin up. Then again i came from a vibrant. So maybe i shouldnt complain.
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Every device is like this on launch..just relax...

Btw, I think this is just the way they are all going to be. Look up iPad 2 bleeding issues. People have replaced them 3-4 times and it's always the same. So I doubt replacing will make a huge difference.

mobilehavoc said:
Btw, I think this is just the way they are all going to be. Look up iPad 2 bleeding issues. People have replaced them 3-4 times and it's always the same. So I doubt replacing will make a huge difference.
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Yeah thats what I was affraid of it'll be more or problem when we get gingerbread

I'm replacing mine too, but I'm going to ask the customer rep tommorrow if there's any way to go in store to arrange the exchange so I can make sure I don't get another phone with a bleeding backlight problem. I'm surprised that they didn't catch this somehow?

TimTim12 said:
I'm replacing mine too, but I'm going to ask the customer rep tommorrow if there's any way to go in store to arrange the exchange so I can make sure I don't get another phone with a bleeding backlight problem. I'm surprised that they didn't catch this somehow?
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Let us know what they say.

I originally ordered mine online and just called to get replacements. The rep said - and it is on the return form - that you can only return/exchange through the channel you purchased. Or, if you are a new customer, you could cancel and then go to a store and sign a new contract - and get a new phone number.

Customer rep said she'd escalate the issue, and that once the issue was assessed, they'd make sure to check for the issue in the replacement units, so she said they won't be sending out faulty units. She said I was the first person to comment on it, so I'd recommend that more people call in to T-Mobile to make sure they address the issue. I'm surprised so many people are having this issue! Also said that it has to be sent through the warehouse and I couldn't exchange in store.

I have some minor bleeding but nothing irksome. I checked it on full screen apps, not startup.
I'd replace it if it was guaranteed no leaking I guess but not going to go nuts over it.
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Newly produced G2x Today

Well, I've been cringing thinking about getting the G2x due to the large post with all the flaws etc. But after getting over it and going to the T-Mobile store in my area i just received a phone with a manufacture date of 4/29/11 and so far;
No LCD bleeding
No random reboots (as of yet)
No auto shut downs
No wifi issues
No reception issues
Battery life is great (first booted the phone, charged to 100%, then immediately did a factory reset)
So basically if you're interested in getting this phone, don't listen to all the hype (which almost got me to not get it)
Just make sure you're asking for the latest manufactured date.
(either the date has something to do with it, or i'm just 1 lucky son of a...)

javolin13 said:
Well, I've been cringing thinking about getting the G2x due to the large post with all the flaws etc. But after getting over it and going to the T-Mobile store in my area i just received a phone with a manufacture date of 4/29/11 and so far;
No LCD bleeding
No random reboots (as of yet)
No auto shut downs
No wifi issues
No reception issues
Battery life is great (first booted the phone, charged to 100%, then immediately did a factory reset)
So basically if you're interested in getting this phone, don't listen to all the hype (which almost got me to not get it)
Just make sure you're asking for the latest manufactured date.
(either the date has something to do with it, or i'm just 1 lucky son of a...)
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Gilbert AZ?

i didnt have a problem with mine until a week i had it, i wish you best of luck and keep updating because i didnt notice those "bugs" till later.

Well this certainly sounds promising to me, as I'm on the waiting list for a replacement and the issues I've had occurred right off the bat. The backlight bleeding is getting worse though :/

Actually i live in gilbert, i picked the phone up in mesa

javolin13 said:
Well, I've been cringing thinking about getting the G2x due to the large post with all the flaws etc. But after getting over it and going to the T-Mobile store in my area i just received a phone with a manufacture date of 4/29/11 and so far;
No LCD bleeding
No random reboots (as of yet)
No auto shut downs
No wifi issues
No reception issues
Battery life is great (first booted the phone, charged to 100%, then immediately did a factory reset)
So basically if you're interested in getting this phone, don't listen to all the hype (which almost got me to not get it)
Just make sure you're asking for the latest manufactured date.
(either the date has something to do with it, or i'm just 1 lucky son of a...)
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can you post pics?

javolin13 said:
Actually i live in gilbert, i picked the phone up in mesa
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Which store? I have to referee out at the Field of Dreams tomorrow and I would not mind swinging by to see if they have any more of these pristine phones

It is at the fiesta mall area around alma school

Not to doubt you, but there's no physical way the phone could leave the production line in Korea, get to a shipping depot, make the trans-pacific trip, get to a T-Mobile distribution center in the U.S., and to a T-Mobile outlet in Arizona in four days.

BarryH_GEG said:
Not to doubt you, but there's no physical way the phone could leave the production line in Korea, get to a shipping depot, make the trans-pacific trip, get to a T-Mobile distribution center in the U.S., and to a T-Mobile outlet in Arizona in four days.
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Why not?
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i've seen a few devices that were made about a week before we got them in store.
dont think ive ever seen 4 days, but a week i've definitely seen a week a few times.

my phone is 4/12 ill call them and see if there are new ones avail
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It'd be interesting to see the dates of phones with bad LCD bleeding and issues.
Mine was made on 4/5/2011, going to exchange it before the 30 days for a newer one.

bighulk666 said:
It'd be interesting to see the dates of phones with bad LCD bleeding and issues.
Mine was made on 4/5/2011, going to exchange it before the 30 days for a newer one.
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The phone has a one year warranty. You don't have to worry about the 30 days.

bighulk666 said:
It'd be interesting to see the dates of phones with bad LCD bleeding and issues.
Mine was made on 4/5/2011, going to exchange it before the 30 days for a newer one.
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Thats what I plan on doing I need a confirmation from the store on my correct grace period. I need to know if its 14 or 30. I paid retail so im pushing more towards 30
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charlieb620 said:
Thats what I plan on doing I need a confirmation from the store on my correct grace period. I need to know if its 14 or 30. I paid retail so im pushing more towards 30
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I bought mine at retail replaced mine a few days ago cause a scratch and he said I had 30 days from original purchase... So I think you got 30 days...

Curious...how do I tell what the manufacturing date of my phone is?

Man out of all of you guys here i probably have the earliest build date to think of mine was built on 03/31/11 i hope i can get get a up-to-date one with the minor problems fixed :/

wewoapsiak said:
Curious...how do I tell what the manufacturing date of my phone is?
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Back of the box at the bottom
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smashpunks said:
I bought mine at retail replaced mine a few days ago cause a scratch and he said I had 30 days from original purchase... So I think you got 30 days...
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Cool. Ill let you guys know in the morning
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Should I buy a G2x?

Should I buy a G2x or buy the Sensation 4G for $40 more? This is the only phone within my budget right now thats dual core, I wish I could get the Galaxy S2 but its nowhere to be found for less than $500 and I dont wanna spend that much.

And is the screen bleed issue appears at a later time or is it there from the beginning? I will look for it when buying but is it a possibility that it could appear at a later time?
Whats a good price for the phone?

Dnt make a mistake by buying g2x no ics update for it
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^^^^ don't go spreading lies. Yes it's not coming to g2x from LG, but once we have sources I'm sure we will get ICS. if the NS is able to run it then we will.
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903tex said:
^^^^ don't go spreading lies. Yes it's not coming to g2x from LG, but once we have sources I'm sure we will get ICS. if the NS is able to run it then we will.
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Doesn't matter. He shouldn't buy the g2x
That's what she said...

I'm happy with mine. Tried sensation and back to g2x, would buy it again. Love this phone
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I recommend going to the store, checking out both phones and going from there. Both phones have their issues and positives, so it comes done to which one is more of your liking.
Also I would think there is a higher possibility of the Sensation getting ICS than the G2X so that is def a plus for Sensation.
Good luck.
Hercules Hercules!!

I would get the SGS2 because its newer and it will more than likely get the ICS update. The G2x is a bada$$ phone but if you are looking for the most up to date phone I would get the SGS2.
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I'm with the guy above me, I love my G2X but I wouldn't recommend any LG product to anyone at this point.

1) How much would you be spending on the G2X?
2) It's a very powerful, fast phone -- it does have a few software quirks and GPS lock-on isn't the fastest I've seen. Mod ROMs may be helpful.
3) Battery life has been quite good since the Gingerbread update.
4) The G2X may still get ICS from LG as stock, there has been absolutely no announcement regarding it not getting updated and it's just a mass assumption right now since, well, it's LG. Ignore the FUD, though it would be nice if LG would just say yes or no.

You guys don't say why you wouldn't buy it though? I'm getting it for $220 USED but mint condition.
I simply cannot spend 2x that amount for the Galaxy S2, I don't think its worth two times as much especially the Tmobile one with the crappy 1.5ghz Snapdragon processor.

My opinion is... Dont support LG (because they wont support you), buy it used or dont buy it at all

Im buying it used not from the store, thats why its $220... I would pay $220 for the SGS2 but it wont be for that price for atleast another year.

avio07 said:
Im buying it used not from the store, thats why its $220... I would pay $220 for the SGS2 but it wont be for that price for atleast another year.
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hopefully you don't get one of those that has a faulty chipset, where little to no matter what you do, your phone will reboot, get hot while charging, get frozen on black screen while attempting to wake the phone (screen of death), insane back light bleed... buying this phone used is seriously a shot in the dark as you won't be bale to actually test things out and then be able to return it... I love mine cause I don't have these issues. Others went through 3 or more before they got a good one or just gave up. Good luck to you.

Seihaku said:
The G2X may still get ICS from LG as stock, there has been absolutely no announcement regarding it not getting updated and it's just a mass assumption right now since, well, it's LG. Ignore the FUD, though it would be nice if LG would just say yes or no.
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http://www.facebook.com/Lifesgoodpage/posts/291113000916687
They definitely said
We will not be introducing Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich updates on LG Optimus 2X P990. Keep watching this space for further updates.
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If you wanna be super positive and think they may bring it to the p999 then you are then you are definitely an optimistic person

mt3g said:
hopefully you don't get one of those that has a faulty chipset, where little to no matter what you do, your phone will reboot, get hot while charging, get frozen on black screen while attempting to wake the phone (screen of death), insane back light bleed... buying this phone used is seriously a shot in the dark as you won't be bale to actually test things out and then be able to return it... I love mine cause I don't have these issues. Others went through 3 or more before they got a good one or just gave up. Good luck to you.
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I can't perform any tests to make sure its not a lemon?

Put your sim in phone and try some GPS. see how long it takes. Also see what baseband its on. Far as reboot issues mine has been 100% flawless and I got it used as well. You can't really test the reboot issues unless it does it right off the bat.
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Should I just pay $30 extra for the HTC sensation 4g?

avio07 said:
Should I just pay $30 extra for the HTC sensation 4g?
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Hang out in these forums and listen to the rambles. Then do the same in the Sensation forums. Should be able to make a comfortable decision by then.
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Back AGAIN :/

I got the G2x in may of 2011... Pile of crap since day 1. Recently bought the Nexus but after several faulty screens asked for a refund. Just bought a windows phone and while the OS was great, the phone had a speaker issue, so I sent it back. For the third time I am back to the G2x. This sucks lol

nickcuban said:
I got the G2x in may of 2011... Pile of crap since day 1. Recently bought the Nexus but after several faulty screens asked for a refund. Just bought a windows phone and while the OS was great, the phone had a speaker issue, so I sent it back. For the third time I am back to the G2x. This sucks lol
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Wow... Sounds like you sure have been hard on your phones. Or you have terrible luck lol. Hopefully this g2x lasts at least a few months for you

Cool story bro.
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nickcuban said:
I got the G2x in may of 2011... Pile of crap since day 1. Recently bought the Nexus but after several faulty screens asked for a refund. Just bought a windows phone and while the OS was great, the phone had a speaker issue, so I sent it back. For the third time I am back to the G2x. This sucks lol
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I know how you feel. I'm practically stuk with this phone or 2 and a half years and I already get BSODs and random reboots. Lag and crashes. I just hope a half decent version of ICS will get released in the near future.
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Dustin Bieber said:
Wow... Sounds like you sure have been hard on your phones. Or you have terrible luck lol. Hopefully this g2x lasts at least a few months for you
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Not hard on them at all... I am still using my original G2x. Both Nexus phones I received had bad screens out of the box and the Windows phone came with a messed up speaker.
It just seems like I can't get away from this phone.

nickcuban said:
Not hard on them at all... I am still using my original G2x. Both Nexus phones I received had bad screens out of the box and the Windows phone came with a messed up speaker.
It just seems like I can't get away from this phone.
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Damn...I'd be pissed to get a broken BNIB smartphone, let alone 3.
What happened with the 3 broken ones? Did you end up getting a free upgrade or anything? Or did they just send you a fully functioning phone?

The nexus phones were from google, the windows phone was used, so i sent it back. I guess ill just stick with the g2x for another 10 months like i agreed to lol

[Q] On 2nd RMA from screen blobs, should I keep bothering AT&T/Samsung?

So, I RMAed my Skyrocket due to the dreaded AMOLED blobs that Samsung can't seem to get rid of. Mine were somewhat OK when I originally got the phone, but 7mos later they're quite noticeable in some spots. In addition, the screen has that vertical "brushed metal" look to it that's also a pain in the ass.
I got my RMA on Monday, and it had the same damn problem. To top it off, it had a horizontal line on it. However, it didn't have the "brushed metal" effect as bad as my original. Instead, it had what looked like little dust clouds on it.
Naturally, I was pissed. I called AT&T once more, got another RMA (priority shipping included for free!), and got it this morning. Now, it has more spots, a faint brushed metal effect, but no giant blobs or dust clouds. On a more interesting note, the DSLR picked this up as being amber and not green.
So, should I try rolling the RMA dice again, or just going with #3?
EDIT: Got replacement #3 today. It has the same problem, and it's worse than the others! I'm beginning to wonder if this is all pointless.
EDIT 2: Replacement #4 arrived. Same crap, different phone. Not only that, I learned that I have essentially maxed out my AT&T warranty after 4 RMAs. Gotta love that. Going to try Samsung in the morning.
EDIT 3: Replacement #5 has been sitting on my desk for 15 days and I just bothered looking at it. Same problem, getting it DOAed again.
I'm not even bothering with uploading a photo.
EDIT 4: Finally had time for Replacement #6. It doesn't look TOO bad, so I'm thinking that I'll probably go with it. Thoughts, anyone?
Seriously, has anyone gotten better results with these phones?

Keep trying I promise you won't get a perfect one but you can get one a wee better
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Currently on the phone with AT&T setting up RMA 3. Apparently I've reached the limit on open RMAs, so the CSR is seeing what she can do about it.
LOL.

Got the 3rd replacement today. Lo and behold, it has the same problem! To top it off, it's worse than replacement 2! Calling AT&T again to get another.

It's an ongoing issue with the display. Remember the devices they are sending you are not new they are refurbished.
You can get a brand new SR and it will have blobs on it, just pick the best one and keep it.
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Yea, I'm beginning to think the best thing to do is just that. Hopefully the next one will be at least OK.

specter07 said:
It's an ongoing issue with the display. Remember the devices they are sending you are not new they are refurbished.
You can get a brand new SR and it will have blobs on it, just pick the best one and keep it.
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Guess I'm just lucky again. What are those things and why do you guys have them?
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mindmajick said:
Guess I'm just lucky again. What are those things and why do you guys have them?
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The AMOLED screens have a defect, presumably due to the mass-production of the screens. They get darkened "blobs" at low ambient and backlight levels. They have a tendency to grow. Thus, I'm trying to find the best one I can.
In other news, I got replacement #4 today! It has the same problem. Not only that, 4 open RMAs seems to temporarily lock AT&T's warranty system, and now I have to interface directly with Samsung. Lovely.
God, I hate this kind of crap Samsung lets happen to their devices.

Just looked at Replacement #6. It seems to look OK, so I'll probably go with it.
Thoughts, anyone?

hmmwhatsthisdo said:
Just looked at Replacement #6. It seems to look OK, so I'll probably go with it.
Thoughts, anyone?
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Ask for a new phone. It is unacceptable that a customer on a contract would be dissatisfied for that long.
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mine has two very small ones on it but i can only see it if i use voodoo display and turn the filter way down.

hmmwhatsthisdo said:
Just looked at Replacement #6. It seems to look OK, so I'll probably go with it.
Thoughts, anyone?
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Demand a note2 or s3.
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I had to RMA 2 of them, the third one started randomly rebooting itself during calls. I got a hold of warranty replacement and explained to them that this was the third one, and I was not happy, of course they offered to send me a replacement S2 Skyrocket, and I told them NO, I wanted something else. They of course couldn't / wouldn't do it.
They sent me on to a different version of customer service and explained to them everything that happened and I told them that I would not accept another one due to the failure rate. They offered me a new phone, told me I couldn't have an iPhone or Note, but any of their other phones was acceptable. I asked for a garnet red GS III. 24 hours later I had a brand new GS III sitting on my desk. I have not had ANY issues with the S III.
OH and side note, they let me keep the GS II Skyrocket instead of sending it back in. I sent it in to Samsung and they sent me a brand new one back, and so far not a single issue with it either, however it just sits on the desk at home waiting to be used. I decided to keep it as a back up in case the S III had an issue.

Lol I always wondered what the **** those were!
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