There are two gray spots near the top edge of the screen and at the center of the status bar.
Is this the so-called "light leakage" problem? Does anyone have this problem?
I am very disappointed in Google/LG.
IPS screens are known for notorious light bleed. In sorry you're disappointed that you phone that costs half as much as every competing phone has a bit of bleeding. You need to understand that since this isn't a full price phone you're not going to get an A+ quality panel. Those are reserved for iPhone. They post extra for A+. We get A- stock which will likely have minor but not critical defects.
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I just bought a g2x today. Didn't notice the screen bleed until I read about it. Just wondering what this does or the negative effect it has on my phone.
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Yeah. It makes people complain... Other than that I think it's just cosmetic...
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It just might be that my phone doesn't have screen bleeding as severe as other phones, but if I didn't read about it I probably wouldn't have noticed.
Yea that's what I'm thinking. I didn't hear about a single problem with the phone until I got it lol. Idk how bad mine is in relation to others but I don't want to exchange it and get one that's worse
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And is this something that can get progressively worse?
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Mine hasn't got any worse. I didn't notice til I read it on xda. I've had mine since release date and I love mine.
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No it does not affect usability at all. Some have posited that when Gingerbread gets released it will be more noticable on its dark notification bar. Some have also complained that their screen bleed has progressed to "bars" but I've only seen that a few times. I think virtually everyone will tell you it's a non issue.
That said, IMO, it is the lack of a real response that is indicative of the biggest issue of all.That being the lack of real support. People are getting them replaced, but that's it. I just want a phone that works. I have had a lot of issues. Getting a new one every two weeks is no fun. I'm in limbo now. I'm sick of re-entering everything....I really am. I just want a phone that works all the time with full functionality.Just get a new one is fine....but this is stupid.
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No it does not affect usability at all. Some have posited that when Gingerbread gets released it will be more noticable on its dark notification bar. Some have also complained that their screen bleed has progressed to "bars" but I've only seen that a few times. I think virtually everyone will tell you it's a non issue.
That said, IMO, it is the lack of a real response that is indicative of the biggest issue of all.That being the lack of real support. People are getting them replaced, but that's it. I just want a phone that works. I have had a lot of issues. Getting a new one every two weeks is no fun. I'm in limbo now. I'm sick of re-entering everything....I really am. I just want a phone that works all the time with full functionality.Just get a new one is fine....but this is stupid.
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So am I lol. Not with G2x but other phones. I am just looking for one that works. I need an international phone. I want one with a ffc to video chat to home. I want to future proof my device and I am doing that with a ffc, 4g, and a dual core processor. Its not an issue for me but I dont want it to become one.
not a thing, just crazy people having to have something to complain about. it really isn't serious at all.
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No it does not affect usability at all. Some have posited that when Gingerbread gets released it will be more noticable on its dark notification bar. Some have also complained that their screen bleed has progressed to "bars" but I've only seen that a few times. I think virtually everyone will tell you it's a non issue.
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Im using Cm7 right now and it has a black bar on top and I notice that the side with light bleed looks a little washed out compared to the rest of the bar. You notice it even if its not dark but probably not if the lights are really bright
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the colors on this thing look beautiful and I'm wondering if when gb comes with its black status bar will things start to look a little off.
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The effect is purely cosmetic and is a result of the sort of screen the G2x uses. Most phones use a LED screen, particularly AMOLED and Super AMOLED. The G2x uses an LCD screen, which is what most TVs use.
LCD screens are much, much brighter (my old AMOLED screen's optimum brightness in daylight was 100%, this one is 25%) and displays colors with much more vibrance, but it doesn't handle black very well. Turn on your television in a dark room to an empty channel (like DVD when the dvd player isn't on) and you'll see the same effect.
Personally, I don't mind. In fact, I prefer the LCD: the brightness and color is more than good enough to offset the bleed.
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I'm wondering if when gb comes with its black status bar will things start to look a little off.
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After using the leaked 2.3.3 update, I can tell you that it definitely does look odd, but only when you're in a pitch-black room.
That's what I was worried about. Are you going to keep it? I'm trying to debate if I will or not. I do not really want the sensation
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Hi, I am planning of getting one of this beast. After reading on the internet about possible amoled screen burn in after using it. Could somebody share his/her experience regarding this? Is burn in screen real problem or small problem with this device? Thanks.
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Never heard of screen burn in issues with amoled screens. I've had the original Galaxy S for over two years and have had no issues.
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I have very, very faint screen burn in at the bottom of my 7.7 where the status bar is. Can only really notice if I'm looking for it on a white screen, but more obvious on a red screen. I believe the only reason it happened is because I took it out in the sun with me one day and put brightness up to 100% for like 90 min while browsing/reading because before that my screen was flawless. I'd say if you can keep it at low brightness you should be fine. If you're rooted I'd get a hide bar app. In contrary to all this though, my Note II has no burn in whatsoever and I leave that thing on auto brightness.
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I have very, very faint screen burn in at the bottom of my 7.7 where the status bar is. Can only really notice if I'm looking for it on a white screen, but more obvious on a red screen. I believe the only reason it happened is because I took it out in the sun with me one day and put brightness up to 100% for like 90 min while browsing/reading because before that my screen was flawless. I'd say if you can keep it at low brightness you should be fine. If you're rooted I'd get a hide bar app. In contrary to all this though, my Note II has no burn in whatsoever and I leave that thing on auto brightness.
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Thanks for the heads up man!
My Tab is an ex demo unit and had some massive image burn in due to it being left on while on display with the screen overlay still on the unit, so i had the big O and the smaller icons burnt into the screen, i only really noticed them when viewing solid lighter back grounds, and as i have used the tablet more for the purpose it was meant to be used for rather than sitting looking pretty on display the image burn has all but disappeared, can only really pick up traces of the burn if a really look hard enough
Here is link for tab 7.7 screen issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1463622
It has been already discussed before, and my question is has Samsung fixed the issue yet? Most of them say is a manufacture defect. Or maybe it just Amoled technology at infancy.
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Anyone else have light leakage in the top left portion of screen?
Ya I do but not to bad...your gonna get a tad of light bleed on these IPS screens..if I turn my brightnest up I can see it more but I keep mine down so really don't see it
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Same here I believe it just appeared on my week old new nexus 5.
It's not much but it's still annoying.
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Anyone else have light leakage in the top left portion of screen?
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Mine has gotten considerably worse over the last few months. I'm acutally going to call LG about it right now.
Hello everyone, i got my nexus 5 a few days ago. And i noticed some light bleeding, is this considered "acceptable" light bleeding for the N5? Im thinking that if i rma it, i might get one with worse light bleeding and maybe other issues too. Do all N5 have this issue? Or mine is not that noticeable to go for rma?
It would be very difficult to get a nexus 5 without lightbleed of varying degrees. Its a common trait of LCD technology
You can only ask yourself if it is acceptable. To me it is. You would find it almost impossible to get one without bleed. That said, you may get one with less but then by the same token, what does it really matter? If you wanted the screen to be dark in a dark room, LCD could never achieve that without an LED backlight system.
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I think it's fine and not worth the RMA unless you just have to have that perfect device.
Depends how noticeable it is to you under normal usage conditions. Generally we don't use our phones in the dark with max brightness, but if it's bothering you in day to day usage then it might be worth trying a new one.
Not horrible as my RMA's Nexus 5 lol
Comes with the territory. If you feel black should be real black on your phone, get one with an amoled display type. But that technology comes with its own disadvantages like burning in pixels.
You'll have to decide for yourself what's most important to you.
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We have our own "image persistence" issues with lcd too
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I had the screen bleed issue on my Gnex as well, even though it is AMOLED. Haven't noticed it really on the N5 though.
You cannot have backlight bleeding with an amoled display: they don't have a backlight.
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You cannot have backlight bleeding with an amoled display: they don't have a backlight.
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Well I don't know what to tell ya because it did have it. The whole screen when black would have a glow to it. I don't know if you could technically call it light bleed but it looked like one of the pictures in this thread.
I think if the bleed just slight in the minor region.. accept it and enjoy your phone unless it somewhat major defect..
Trying hard to find a tiny bit of defect on this Nexus 5 beat the purpose of buying the awesome phone or we called it the developer phone..
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Hello everyone, i got my nexus 5 a few days ago. And i noticed some light bleeding, is this considered "acceptable" light bleeding for the N5? Im thinking that if i rma it, i might get one with worse light bleeding and maybe other issues too. Do all N5 have this issue? Or mine is not that noticeable to go for rma?
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Personally I never have my screen on full brightness unless its super sunny out. So I don't ever really see the bleed. However. Whatbi see in your pictures is two corners bleeding. I only have one corner bleeding. Back when I repaired phones I got this a lot with the HTC amaze. There is a 4 corner rule. If you get bleed on all for corners. Send it in. And I mean bleed. Not fade.
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All the Nexus 5 seems to have a bleed in the top left usually
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All the Nexus 5 seems to have a bleed in the top left usually
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Yes, there and where the volume rocker is.
Top left corner here as well, not going to RMA. It wouldn't most likely change anything; bleeds are more like a feature.
I just upgraded to a Nexus 5 and I am noticing some light bleed while in the dark when my screen is black and the brightness is greater than 40%. I've only noticed it when looking for it, but it's bothering my OCD. I also understand some degree of bleed is normal for LCD panels, but I'm unable to spot it on my friends iPhone. So how severe does your Nexus 5 bleed when displaying black backgrounds in the dark? Please don't say it doesn't bleed unless you've checked.
To check, view a black background in the dark with 100% brightness.
or install "Backlight Bleed Test" from the Play Store.
Unfortunately, I don't have a good enough camera to accurately show my bleed. It's primarily in the top left corner with a little along the top edge.
My screen has a bit of bleed in down the left side next to the volume rocker. I only really notice it when the device is booting up though.
It does bother me a little, but not enough to return the phone.
I am also getting bleed but that isn't really a problem for me because when it's dark i lower my brightness settings and when its brighter I increase it.... Phone on the other hand works awesomelly and full brightness is great compared to Galaxy devices I've been using before...
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The bigger the screen is the more chance for light bleed to occur.
Every LCD I've owned has had it to varying degrees, the N5 least of them all.
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Big thread already exists on this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513944
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Thanks for the responses everyone.
Sorry to those who might consider this a duplicate thread. I did notice some others, but I decided to make a new thread since most past post regarding bleed are from November to December and quality control could have improved since then.
I never had light bleed until I managed to somehow drop a blunt heavy object on the phone. It didn't crack the screen but now when I crank up the brightness I can see light bleeds near the volume buttons in dark backgrounds only. It gets to me but after I brought down my OCD a notch it's not so bad, as long as it doesn't interfere to normal operations.
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Thread closed, please use THIS one for further discussions.
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