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G2x vs EVO vs Nexus S screen pics

I happen to have these 3 amazing devices in my possession, and so I feel obligated to snap some comparison photos. Most interestingly is the last few demonstrating the bleeding LCD issue. This is the best I could do without a tripod. Order left to right: EVO, G2x, Nexus S.
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G2x and Nexus Home:
Youtube (demoing blacks) EVO and G2x:
Youtube G2x and Nexus S:
Market (for greens):
And now the moment, all phones showing black image:
Angle view showing bad LCD bleed:
So here's my conclusion. G2x has most natural colors, the OLED on the Nexus just seems artificially vivid, but really there's not much difference until you hit the blacks. G2x has same LCD bleed as EVO, but 1000x better colors. So there you go, if you're used to OLED I can see why you're disappointed, but if you've been on an EVO LCD, the G2x is quite a treat. You can go wrong with any of these phones.

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Screen looks great. Whats the problem.
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Screen looks great. Whats the problem.
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I've just seen reviews on the screen all over the place so I thought this would be more objective. That and lots of LCD bleed complaints. I love it personally.

x-ravin said:
I've just seen reviews on the screen all over the place so I thought this would be more objective. That and lots of LCD bleed complaints. I love it personally.
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Well thanks. Best thread all day.
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I actually thought the screen was pretty nice....not as rich as the super amoled screens but definitely way better than The other LCD screens out there like the ones on evo
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Personally I think the G2X looks better in all cases. Sure there is some bleed on the complete black, but to be honest, I am probably not the only one that uses their phone in normal lighting, every issue I have seen posted regarding bleed problems are in a pitch black room. Hardly a situation that I would even come close to on a daily basis.
I think the G2X is great as is across the board. And I am coming from a Fascinate (Galaxy S phone).

Well done Ravin! Thanks for that comparison.

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in the pics the 2 screens look on while the third is black. i dotn see it like that maybe its just the way the camera pics up the bleed. But i think this is back to the old plama lcd arguments. my blacks on lcd and phone are black enough for me maybe i have my mind convinced they are black

eagle1967 said:
in the pics the 2 screens look on while the third is black. i dotn see it like that maybe its just the way the camera pics up the bleed. But i think this is back to the old plama lcd arguments. my blacks on lcd and phone are black enough for me maybe i have my mind convinced they are black
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Well you're right, OLED is off when it's displaying black, that's why it has a massive contrast ratio. The camera isn't lying in those pics.

I have used both the NS and the G2X and I prefer the G2X over the NS. I sold my used NS the day I bought the new G2X and I am not looking back.
I haven't had any of the balcklight bleeding issues everyone is talking about and the speed of the phone is superior to that of the NS. The phone feels more solid in my hand then the NS did, the build quality to me is allot better then the plastic NS.
I haven't rooted mine yet, I will wait until a stable release of CM7 comes out and then I will take the plunge. I think once a nice stable ROM is released and the recovery flashing issue are resolved, allot of folks will make the switch.

Do you know what I take away from this? Seeing that 3 different high profile Android devices, all have the same 4 buttons, but they're all in a different order. Why can't someone say 'lets standardize on a single order for these buttons'?

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Do you know what I take away from this? Seeing that 3 different high profile Android devices, all have the same 4 buttons, but they're all in a different order. Why can't someone say 'lets standardize on a single order for these buttons'?
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The sad thing is the NS doesn't even have the same layout as the Vibrant...same company!

On 3rd phone... Does every s3 have these screen gaps?

I'm on my third s3, and of course it has gaps between the glass and the bezel. The gaps aren't symetric so it makes me think that they shouldn't be there...
Three weeks ago when I got my third s3 I said I was just going to deal with it. But after removing my case to put on my new sgp curved screen protector, I really don't know if I should stand for this...
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Wow yours is bad the dust is really noticeable. I do not have any dust under the screen on mine. Hope you can get some better luck. Just out of curiosity have you tried a different store to trade it out from?

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Wow yours is bad the dust is really noticeable. I do not have any dust under the screen on mine. Hope you can get some better luck. Just out of curiosity have you tried a different store to trade it out from?
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I got my first replacement from a local VZ store. I didn't notice the screen gap on the first one, but the home button was "loose".
The second one was a replacement for intermittent network issues from a tech on the phone. That one definitely had the gap issues.
Now I don't know what to do. Maybe contact Samsung? I'm really frustrated because I don't think it's possible to clean out the dust.. I pre-ordered my original phone, so I've technically had the s3 for a while... Am I screwed?

I would keep taking it back till your happy.
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I would keep taking it back till your happy.
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I don't want to sound like a cry baby, but this is such a hassle... Do you think I should go to a store? or phone? Can I ask to visually inspect the phones before they even exchange it for me?

Yea can't hurt to ask. I would make sure they have the hole story so they know why you want to inspect it.
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i guess i am completely blind. i have no clue what you are circling in that picture lol

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i guess i am completely blind. i have no clue what you are circling in that picture lol
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I'm looking at it now on a smaller screen, and I can admit it is hard to see. If you have a s3 you will notice that the screen is flush with the bezel. In the second pic, you will notice it a white gap between the screen and bezel. This is because there is a fairly large gap which has already started to fill with dust. I'm a 22 y/o professional so I'm not rolling around in dirt either. It's honestly unacceptable.

Damnit...your starting to make me paranoid, and now I can't tell if I have this problem or not. Wish I never read this post

damnit! i too am paranoid. already heard of quality issues with the power button floating around on the web, now this.................... going to check my phone now. thank you, good sir, thank you for raising my blood pressure........ lol

I'm just going to leave my case on...don't even want to check for this. God damnit

Mate that must just be yours. The one I got (Marble white) is perfect and so is my wife's. Check that shop that your getting it from.
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kemodread said:
Mate that must just be yours. The one I got (Marble white) is perfect and so is my wife's. Check that shop that your getting it from.
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same here. the marble white phone i have appears to look just fine to me.

My white one looks fine except my home button is quite loose, if you put a little bit of pressure on it then it moves around a bit... normal?

In all honesty, I would call Verizon support. Talk to someone in customer service. Tell them exactly what has happened about the two other phones and then tell them that at this point, becasue of all the trouble you've had, you are regretting being Verizon customer and that you see no reason they can't get you a quality product - that no one should have to accept an inferior quality product with any defect at all, let alone 3 of them.
They'll fix it, I'd all but gaurentee.

Did u try contacting Samsung them selves.. u have a warranty through manufacturer I'm sure going to source should help
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I'm sorry for making you guys paranoid I'm a quality engineer so I spend my week looking for flaws in the devices in test, so of course that mindset trickles over to the things I own.
That being said, I had an OG Incredible that I got around release date that NEVER had an issue. The only reasons I went with the s3 were to lock into unlimited for another 2 years, bigger screen and 4g. If I really had to I could activate the inc right now now.
ljbaumer said:
My white one looks fine except my home button is quite loose, if you put a little bit of pressure on it then it moves around a bit... normal?
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It seems that every home button moves around a little when putting pressure on it. However, on my first s3 if I slide my finger from left to right or right to left over the button with no pressure being applied the button would make a clicking noise and move.
Try doing that. If it happens, I would say it is too loose.
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In all honesty, I would call Verizon support. Talk to someone in customer service. Tell them exactly what has happened about the two other phones and then tell them that at this point, because of all the trouble you've had, you are regretting being Verizon customer and that you see no reason they can't get you a quality product - that no one should have to accept an inferior quality product with any defect at all, let alone 3 of them.
They'll fix it, I'd all but gaurentee.
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Ok, I'm going to try going to a different VZ store today and see what happens first. I would like to be able to inspect the phone first before I even trade in my new one.
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Did u try contacting Samsung them selves.. u have a warranty through manufacturer I'm sure going to source should help
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I have not, that will be my next course of action after calling.

I must have a jewl of a s3. No screen gapps, home button is solid, no dark spots, great signal and battery life. Anybody want to buy it? 1k today only lulz.

droidstyle said:
I must have a jewl of a s3. No screen gapps, home button is solid, no dark spots, great signal and battery life. Anybody want to buy it? 1k today only lulz.
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I almost think $1k would be worth the hassle that would be avoided...

Kreeker said:
I almost think $1k would be worth the hassle that would be avoided...
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I wonder if the first lot of devices were a better build quality? I preordered mine on 6/11/12.

Different Screens in newer models?

So I RMA'd and Google sent me a new Nexus 5 from the new "311k" batch. My original Nexus 5 is a "launch" version of the "310k" batch...
I turn my phone on and I immediately see a yellow/brownish tint to the new one they sent me (311k). Now, is this something that's permanent or will it get better with more use of the phone? My original Nexus 5 has bright whites with no beige tint to them...
I took some pics with an S3, the differences in pictures seem minor...in person it's literally night and day. Especially when using an app like hangouts...I'm sure if I had a better camera it'd pick it up.
Both taken at full brightness
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Are you using a custom kernel?
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Are you using a custom kernel?
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I am not. I searched google and it seems to be an issue some people are having...but like I said it's odd to me because it's such a drastic difference and you can notice it everywhere on the phone.
You can't even say the whites are "white"

That's really interesting. There is a way to find it what type of screen out has with a terminal command. It's in a screen thread here somewhere. It would be good to know exactly what screens both the phones have. I noticed when I got my phone it had a brownish, reddish tint and flashing a custom kernel gave me amazing colors.
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FuMMoD said:
That's really interesting. There is a way to find it what type of screen out has with a terminal command. It's in a screen thread here somewhere. It would be good to know exactly what screens both the phones have. I noticed when I got my phone it had a brownish, reddish tint and flashing a custom kernel gave me amazing colors.
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I know kernels can change the colors but why would it be different if it were a software issue? I know the 311k didn't have to download an update as the 310k's did when you turn on the phone.

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I know kernels can change the colors but why would it be different if it were a software issue? I know the 311k didn't have to download an update as the 310k's did when you turn on the phone.
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My 310 straight from Google, out the box did not update anything. I think I got the second batch since I received it November 15.
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Just wondering why you didn't use the same screen shot on both? Not trying to say anything, just struck me as odd.

FuMMoD said:
That's really interesting. There is a way to find it what type of screen out has with a terminal command. It's in a screen thread here somewhere. It would be good to know exactly what screens both the phones have. I noticed when I got my phone it had a brownish, reddish tint and flashing a custom kernel gave me amazing colors.
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meangreenie said:
Just wondering why you didn't use the same screen shot on both? Not trying to say anything, just struck me as odd.
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No idea what you're talking about?

meangreenie said:
Just wondering why you didn't use the same screen shot on both? Not trying to say anything, just struck me as odd.
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You do know that the Nexus 5 wording is the screen protector when you get them brand new..

Ph0enix. said:
You do know that the Nexus 5 wording is the screen protector when you get them brand new..
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Well its only there to protect the screen during transit. Have you compared them without it on? It is possible it causes a slight tint to the screen?

As much as I know, yellow tint is normal with new screens. It goes away after some days of usage.

Firstly 311 just indicates 2013 month 11 (November) production date and 310 was month 10 - its not a build standard despite what many seem to be thinking. If something in production changes one day then you'll need the whole serial number to know if it's before or after a change.
My first was November production (311) and it came pre-loaded with Kit Kat - but it had a serious screen defect (colour banding and distortions) and was replaced by another November (311). I would say the second does have warmer whites but as it all works as designed I'm happy.

OTSS said:
So I RMA'd and Google sent me a new Nexus 5 from the new "311k" batch. My original Nexus 5 is a "launch" version of the "310k" batch...
I turn my phone on and I immediately see a yellow/brownish tint to the new one they sent me (311k). Now, is this something that's permanent or will it get better with more use of the phone? My original Nexus 5 has bright whites with no beige tint to them...
I took some pics with an S3, the differences in pictures seem minor...in person it's literally night and day. Especially when using an app like hangouts...I'm sure if I had a better camera it'd pick it up.
Both taken at full brightness
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Same thing happened to me on my replacement. The first one seemed super white (along with some dead pixels) and the new one has a warmer (yellower) tone to it. At first I thought the same thing, is this a defect. And then I thought either way I like a warmer tone on a screen. The brighter one almost hurt my eyes actually.. Since I've been using the new screen for a while I think it may have brightened up some, but I don't have my defective N5 to compare it to. I guess my point is that I don't think it is defective. I think it is an improvement over the first one. Especially since I don't have any dead pixels and my vibrator motor is stronger too.

Just got mine 3 days ago and has the warmer looking screen. I do prefer the cooler screens like my N4 had but will live with it since there are no dead pixels or other issues people have reported.
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see this. . it is n4.. i had three n4 and 2 had yellow tint one was normal white..
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...odels-have-slightly-different-screens_id44252

Wanted to update this thread...
So I got a replacement for the 2nd phone which had a yellow hue...but then when I got the 3rd phone and compared the screens, the yellow hue on the 2nd phone had gone away and the 3rd had the yellow hue.
So in my conclusion, it takes a few days - a week for the screen to break in.

Nexus 5 screen has broken

Hi,
Last night while using my nexus, my screen suddenly bled around the corners really bad and now my screen looks washed out and has a yellow tint to it if viewed from an angle!
Anybody else had this problem?
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Now looking at this screenshot, its how my phone screen is meant to look, does that mean this could be a digitiser problem?
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doug143 said:
Hi,
Last night while using my nexus, my screen suddenly bled around the corners really bad and now my screen looks washed out and has a yellow tint to it if viewed from an angle!
Anybody else had this problem?
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Now looking at this screenshot, its how my phone screen is meant to look, does that mean this could be a digitiser problem?
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Nope. Its not the digitizer. The digitizer is a clear glass that processes you touches into data that is than put into a map that tells the phone what part of the screen was touched. What you are seeing is either LCD's LCD layer or its backlight. Either way you need a new LCD. The n5 has the digitizer and LCD fuzed to cut down on thickness. So the entire front panel needs to be swapped. 130-150 USD cost. It is however nearly impossible for anything other than a faulty part to cause this. So you should still be able to get it replaces with ease. As for anybody else having this issue. It has plagued LCD screens on phones forever IPS's especially.
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whozilla said:
Nope. Its not the digitizer. The digitizer is a clear glass that processes you touches into data that is than put into a map that tells the phone what part of the screen was touched. What you are seeing is either LCD's LCD layer or its backlight. Either way you need a new LCD. The n5 has the digitizer and LCD fuzed to cut down on thickness. So the entire front panel needs to be swapped. 130-150 USD cost. It is however nearly impossible for anything other than a faulty part to cause this. So you should still be able to get it replaces with ease. As for anybody else having this issue. It has plagued LCD screens on phones forever IPS's especially.
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I'm in the UK and purchased the phone from an independent retailer, hopefully they will repair it for me, apparently the repair it within the manufacturers warranty.
Only had the phone for 4 months!
Thanks for the reply!

4 months! Longer than the rest of us then
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4 months! Longer than the rest of us then
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Haha my bad, 2 months and 16 days to be precise!
*UPDATE*
Just to update, the phone has now developed around 10 dead pixels at random locations on the screen and the colour is all washed out around the edges!
Taking the phone into Phones 4 U after work and they're going to send away to get fixed, hope LG just replace the device.

doug143 said:
Haha my bad, 2 months and 16 days to be precise!
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Just to update, the phone has now developed around 10 dead pixels at random locations on the screen and the colour is all washed out around the edges!
Taking the phone into Phones 4 U after work and they're going to send away to get fixed, hope LG just replace the device.
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They should replace it. Its one of those problems they anticipate. My HTC one had that issue.
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They should replace it. Its one of those problems they anticipate. My HTC one had that issue.
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Yeah i took it in today and it has been sent away for repair, think it'll get passed to LG from them and hopefully they just replace it, hate the thought of using a phone thats had the front panel replaced lol dunno why.
7-10 days i got told, that's like 7-10 years for me love my nexus.
Went into Phones 4 U and the guy tried to tell me they didn't sell that phone..... well yes you do coz this is where i bought it! haha
Anyway, hopefully it'll be quick and painless.

Reddish Hue Screen Color Normal ? Return this device ?

Hi Guys,
Need some advice. Just picked up a galaxy s8 plus for my personal device. I had one already for work. Noticed the work device has a much cooler screen and looks more white to me. Noticed the S8 plus i picked up for my personal has a redder hue to it. I tweaked the different modes in display but the personal device just cant get as cool or white as the work device I have. The work device (Left) is the US Snapdragon model and the personal ( right) is the international exynos model. Is this hue worth returning over or is this variation in screens normal. Looked at a Note 8 i have and it resembles the work device and is cooler and whiter as well. Any ways i can get the whites the same on my personal device ? Coincidentally the device on the right was manufactured 4/27/2017 while the device on the left was made 3/23/2017. I have also tried the display tweaks and the *#15987# trick.
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Return it. That's how my first looked, and no matter how I adjust the tone, it couldn't get white. My replacement is normal. I almost kept the first thinking it's normal per the number of reports I've seen about it, but I'm so glad I exchanged it.

Thanks for the feedback
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Just to rule it out, you don't have the Blue Light filter on right?

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Just to rule it out, you don't have the Blue Light filter on right?
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Nope
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red tint is a common issue on Samsung amoled displays! I had to exchange my device 6 times (!!) to get a decent screen, just look at my posts regarding that!
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Nvm

I'd keep it. Looks better than your other one. Definitely more natural

I own a small repair shop and actually had a client with this issue last week. Unfortunately for her, the phone was bought from eBay and it didn't had any warranty, so she couldn't ask for a replacement, thus coming to my shop. I kept looking for a solution all day long, but she eventually sold it.

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red tint is a common issue on Samsung amoled displays! I had to exchange my device 6 times (!!) to get a decent screen, just look at my posts regarding that!
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Thats crazy. Guess im going to live with it since i bought international and im in the US with no warranty.
viper98 said:
I'd keep it. Looks better than your other one. Definitely more natural
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Its weird because videos and such look beautiful on the screen but i have to use adaptive mode.
RossTeagan said:
I own a small repair shop and actually had a client with this issue last week. Unfortunately for her, the phone was bought from eBay and it didn't had any warranty, so she couldn't ask for a replacement, thus coming to my shop. I kept looking for a solution all day long, but she eventually sold it.
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Hopefully they remedy eventually. Was reading and some Note 8's even have the same issue. Guess you have to get used to it.

I would stick with basic. It is what everything but HDR content is supposed to be viewed in.
That yellowish tint is totally normal and how it should be. The phone you have pictured on the left has way too cool of an image.

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had to go through about 4 exchanges when the iPhone SE came out due to yellowing on the display, so i feel your pain of going through the hassle of having to exchange 6! fortunately, i lucked out with the S8+ and the first replacement is perfect.