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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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Despite the issues with the g2x

Whether you have any issues or not, (me personally none I love this phone)
Are you keeping your g2x?

smashpunks said:
Whether you have any issues or not, (me personally none I love this phone)
Are you keeping your g2x?
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original pre ordered G2x problems: decent Bleeding/reboot every few days
2nd G2x: HORRIBLE how can i say this better ..... FUGLY BLEEDING
3rd device on its way: possible bleed maybe reboot issue/wifi problem....?
4th G2x:......... maybe if the third one sucks
5th G2x...... i hope not
but yes im keeping it/them even if i have to exchange it for the next two years
alot of support behind the phone and a great community!

bought it with my employee discount
no returns for us
luckily i still have 1 discount left which i'll use on the sensation or the GS2. then my discounts reset in october.

Definately keeping it. I guess I was one of the lucky ones. I have not experienced any of the reported issues. My screen does have a slight bleed, but not highly noticeable . I already rooted and flashed Eagles_blood rom. Its only a matter of time until more roms and custom kernels are realeased, then we will really see what this phone is capable of.
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I bought the phone yesterday knowing that I had 30 days to make my mind up on it. While I've only had the phone for a little over 48 hours, so far all is good. Yes the screen bleeds but its not as bad some peoples. Frankly I dont often watch video on my phone nor do I use dark wallpapers so the only time I ever even think of the bleeding is during boot and when I check this forum (lol). No reboots yet, OS is faster than any phone I've ever used, and contrary to my expectations HSPA+ actually does provide a noticeable boost. What I'm monitoring closest now is battery life. So far it seems to be at least on par with my Vibrant which is something I can live with. Loving stock Android also. If things keep up at this rate I wont be taking it back in 28 days.

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Frankly I dont often watch video on my phone nor do I use dark wallpapers
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Well gingerbread has a black notification bar, so if you have issues with the top corners like i did you might change your mind about the bleeding being ok.

tr.slate said:
Well gingerbread has a black notification bar, so if you have issues with the top corners like i did you might change your mind about the bleeding being ok.
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I've checked screenshots with black toolbars and it wont be an issue for me. I keep the tool bar hidden anyway so the only time its even visible is if I have an app open in which case im focused on the content of the app not the notification bar. I'm sure there will be tons of themes with light notification bars anyway.

I have a black notification bar right now and the bleeding isnt noticeable.
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today i returned mine, i miss it already but the battery life was unacceptable, been using it for 10 days and it got slightly better, not to forget the backlight bleeding and the various bugs here and there.
Im going to pick up SGS2 once it's available here, although i despise the touchwiz but thank god we LauncherPro

I unfortunately had to exchange my first one for a new one. My original would randomly think the wired headset was connected when it wasnt. This rendered the phone basically useless. Plus no one else in these forums talked about a similar situation. So I exchanged mine for a new one. So far its good. Fingers crossed!
I wish everyone that decides to pass on the G2X for the sgs2 or sensation the best of luck! Coming from Sammy's first real attempt at trying to run with the big dogs, the VIBRANT, I can honestly say that while its a decent device to get started with in android, it leaves much to be desired. At the time of its release the galaxy s line had the best hardware then too. But that didn't mean sqaut in real world performance. Those things laughed at us everytime we opened the app menu!
Look at all the time people like SUPERCURIO put into voodoo, just to make that thing be half the phone it could be. And dont even get me started on updates! Froyo? Froyo? Did you say Froyo? I had froyo before it was even a wet dream in TMO's eyes here. If it wasnt for some great DEV's pulling together on that thing and making it what it should have been in the first place, I, along with half the people that bought a vibrant probably woulda nailed our genitalia to the floor in a burning building.
So you guys get a super duper AMOLED screen phone that you still cant see in the sun! Talk about how AWESOME that screen is inside the house. Go ahead, take it in, love it, embrace it! Your little injection molded plastic-ey POS may sound like the next best thing, but this guy read the book and bought the t shirt! #SAMSUNGNEVERAGAIN!
Just wait, you'll see. And BTW good luck with that htc boot loader, sensation fans. I'll sit back and watch from the sidelines with my #CYANOGENMOD G2X!

hanged_man said:
today i returned mine, i miss it already but the battery life was unacceptable, been using it for 10 days and it got slightly better, not to forget the backlight bleeding and the various bugs here and there.
Im going to pick up SGS2 once it's available here, although i despise the touchwiz but thank god we LauncherPro
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Your going to love all the mods you're going to have to do to get rid of the iphone lookin, battery hogging, hope you know how to root, because it will still run in the background and control everything. So yes, they dont like to release kernel code either.
Please dont take my ramblings as the spoken word. Sammy might surprise us and throw us a bone. But remember if you get one update thats all you should expect.
And for the record, HELL YEAH! I still have a sour taste in my mouth from that fricken phone!

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jdkackley said:
Your going to love all the mods you're going to have to do to get rid of the iphone lookin, battery hogging, hope you know how to root, because it will still run in the background and control everything. So yes, they dont like to release kernel code either.
Please dont take my ramblings as the spoken word. Sammy might surprise us and throw us a bone. But remember if you get one update thats all you should expect.
And for the record, HELL YEAH! I still have a sour taste in my mouth from that fricken phone!
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My name's S0NiX, and I approve of this message.

I returned for now and will be getting it again in a few months, regardless of the upcoming Sensation/GS2.

ciscothek said:
I have a black notification bar right now and the bleeding isnt noticeable.
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Eaglesblood rom has black notification, and you barely see it. I see it a little in youtube, cwm and bootup. But only in complete darkness.
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Plan on picking the One S up soon...

I currently own a G2x and am really interested in picking this baby up. The last few days, however, I've been reading about a lot of issues. These are mainly quality control like wear and tear on the power key, the paintjob coming off on the sides, etc.
I was hoping some of you guys could share your experience with the phone and whether or not I should take the plunge. Is everyone having the qaulity control issues?
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My device is working amazingly. great battery and performance. the only paint chip issue is with the black and red model. I have the silver and blue model with absolutely no complaints. My suggestion: get this device!

I am very happy with mine.
I have a D30 cover on it, so I haven't seen the paint issue (or because the T-Mobile US model doesn't have the issue) and my power button works fine.
I also came from a G2X.

Agree with all of them .....one of the best phones out. No disappointment...no regrets with this phone....its the real deal and T-Mobile has an update coming out within a couple of days or so...so any lingering bugs should be fixed...this is a high quality phone built to last! High recommend it to anyone
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Sounds like a great phone, but the paint chipping problem on the black and red model is a bummer because that's the one I liked more. Is it a really prevalent issue?
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Depends on where you buy it. The US One S doesn't have the issues you mention

el_smurfo said:
Depends on where you buy it. The US One S doesn't have the issues you mention
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Are u sure? I'd rather not get the T-Mobile branded one...
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el_smurfo said:
Depends on where you buy it. The US One S doesn't have the issues you mention
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Confirmed

Totòòò said:
Confirmed
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Damn... why do you think that is?
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The T-Mobile version is the grey+blue version. This one does NOT have the chipping problem. As far as I understand, T-Mo will not be selling the black+red version. The only way to get black+red would be to get the international version shipped from online. The grey+blue (no paint chipping issue) model also has an international version as well (not T-Mo branded). I would prefer to get the T-Mo version (if you have T-Mo) because you can get it for a cheap price with contract extension if your line is upgradable.
Either way: black+red version = chipping problem, grey+blue = no paint chipping problem. The reason is because of the material it is made of. The black one goes through a process called micro oxidation where the metal is zapped with a lot of electricity. This leaves the black finish over the metal, which may chip over time.

I'm really happy with mine too. Only a couple of minor software bugs for me (that will probably be fixed with the OTA).
About the chipping (and pretty much all problems with all phones), it's hard to say how prevalent the problem is, because usually only the people who have problems speak up. You almost never see anyone make a "Who else's phone is perfect and totally awesome!" thread. So there could be hundreds of thousands of people without problems, but you only hear from people with issues, which makes things seem much worse than they are.
If you're really worried, I'd say go for the silver one - still the best looking phone out there, regardless of color. Black is boring anyway.

iArtisan said:
Damn... why do you think that is?
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very simple, made in taiwan stuff meant to be sold in usa has to have higher quality otherwise the government of this country will kick htc's butt lol. while made in taiwan stuff meant to be sold in whatever party of the world, I dont thing is a big deal

I love my One S. The only thing I'm not totally happy about is the display. Sometimes the right edges of icons or text are a bit pixelated. However, this is not noticeable in games or movies which is what I mostly use mine for anyways. It's a very sexy device, and once I rooted it and put Trickdroid on it with a few tweaks (6 x 5 app drawer and removed the 3 dot menu stuff, remapped the soft touch buttons), it's just shy of perfection. Damn sexy looking too.

So basically I should get the blue version and don't have to worry about the chipping?

iArtisan said:
So basically I should get the blue version and don't have to worry about the chipping?
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Correct. The process they used on the black and red version which causes the chipping was not done on the blue and grey version. =)

QaeadarDAzeal said:
Correct. The process they used on the black and red version which causes the chipping was not done on the blue and grey version. =)
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I see, what is HTC doing to compensate?
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I have the One S myself, and yeah, I don't like the screen b/c it's not as high res as the X.
I just got the One S, but am thinking about jumping ship to the SG3. One of the things I like most about the One S, however, is the f/2.0 aperture on the camera which allows for better pictures in a low light situation.

Anymore input?
I'm still considering picking this phone up, convince me not to lol.
I kinda like the greyish color not tho, so the chipping isn't a problem.

iArtisan said:
I see, what is HTC doing to compensate?
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At the moment, nothing. There really isn't anything that they can do once the process to the aluminum is completed. A coating to cover it is only as good as what it's covering, and if that chips, well...you get the point.
If you're stuck on the red/black one, just make sure to buy a clear case for it and you should be okay. Alternatively, I maintain that the grey/blue one is pretty sexy. And Samsung's plastic phones with Touchwiz suck. Don't do it. =)

another good reason
http://www.tmonews.com/2012/06/t-mobile-releases-fathers-day-sale-details-all-4g-smartphones-free/

Edit: Problem sorted :)

Edit: Problem sorted

There are some noise cancellations issues which we believe to be software related. We hope the issue is solved in the next update, but we can't say for sure.
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Angry_Nexus5 said:
Hello all, I am new to the Nexus 5. I bought mine two days ago. I was really impressed with it at first, but now I'm being told by everyone who I speak to on calls, I sound distant, fuzzy and my mic is crackling. Also, there's a few black dots on the screen. I have done some quick research and found lots and lots of information regarding this issue. However, what I really want to know is, considering this is annoying me like crazy, is it even worth returning it and getting another one? I seen a few posts on other sites and one user had returned 5 times and still had faults. I don't know if I can trust LG again. The problem is, I love this phone so much! :/ I have 30 days to return my phone because of these faults and can either get a refund or an exchange. I don't even think there are any alternatives in the £300 price range :/ I sold my iPhone 5C for this as well! :/
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Do you really have issues with your phone or are you just trolling. I notice your screen name is "Angry_Nexus5"?
I have neither of the issues you've described. My Nexus 5 seems to be perfect minus a software glitch when making calls. If you are having issues then definitely replace it through warranty. No need to ask anyone for permission to do so.
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There are some noise cancellations issues which we believe to be software related. We hope the issue is solved in the next update, but we can't say for sure.
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That's certainly promising. I can't see how they'd be able to overlook such a big hardware flaw if it is hardware, so I guess software could be the problem.

We all have the microphone issue. It just depends how much we notice it. Dodgy noise cancellation algorithm. Just record a video with the tv in the background, you'd probably notice it
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OuncE718 said:
Do you really have issues with your phone or are you just trolling. I notice your screen name is "Angry_Nexus5"?
I have neither of the issues you've described. My Nexus 5 seems to be perfect minus a software glitch when making calls. If you are having issues then definitely replace it through warranty. No need to ask anyone for permission to do so.
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I assure you, I am no troll. This is a well known issue from what I have read and pretending it does not exist is an insult to your own and my own intelligence.

Angry_Nexus5 said:
I have no idea what trolling is, but I assure you, I am no troll. I have a nabour that resembles one though, haha! In all serious though, this is a well known issue from what I have read and pretending it does not exist is an insult to your own and my own intelligence. Nor am I asking permission, I'm asking if people think its even worth returning - because others seem to have gone through the trouble of returning just to find they have another defective product.
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I'm definitely not pretending it doesn't exist. I guess I've never noticed the issue since I never used video recording on this phone. Also no one has told me anything about the call quality having static. If its a known issue that you can bear with then I'd say wait it out and see if the issue gets rectified with the next software update but then again black dots on the screen might be a bit annoying for me to view so I'd probably still do the replacement.
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Angry_Nexus5 said:
I have no idea what trolling is, but I assure you, I am no troll. I have a nabour that resembles one though, haha! In all serious though, this is a well known issue from what I have read and pretending it does not exist is an insult to your own and my own intelligence. Nor am I asking permission, I'm asking if people think its even worth returning - because others seem to have gone through the trouble of returning just to find they have another defective product.
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It is a well known issue and has easy fixes as well. Simply covering the secondary mic is one of them, check out the threads discussing this issue for more help.
Personally I haven't had anyone complain about my voice and they seem to hear me fine for the most part so I've not taken any action. You also mentioned you may have dead pixels and if so you might want to RMA because of that.
The vast majority of users don't come on to report "all is well here" and so when you read forums you get a concentration of people with issues, or some unlucky/overly picky RMAers.

bblzd said:
It is a well known issue and has easy fixes as well. Simply covering the secondary mic is one of them, check out the threads discussing this issue for more help.
Personally I haven't had anyone complain about my voice and they seem to hear me fine for the most part so I've not taken any action. You also mentioned you may have dead pixels and if so you might want to RMA because of that.
The vast majority of users don't come on to report "all is well here" and so when you read forums you get a concentration of people with issues, or some unlucky/overly picky RMAers.
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Thank you for your replies. I will go in store tomorrow and discuss my options with a staff member.

Just to update:
I returned my N5, the lady at Carphone was very friendly. She replaced it with a new black Nexus 5 and said its one fresh off the production line. All in all, I'm very impressed glad I returned
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Angry_Nexus5 said:
Just to update:
I returned my N5, the lady at Carphone was very friendly. She replaced it with a black nexus 5 and said its one fresh off the production line. So far, no black dots - improved calls - bigger speaker and microphone holes and tight volume rocker buttons. GPS is accurate, and no light bleed. All in all, I'm very impressed glad I returned
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so... umm... does this mean that you will now post with a different username? since (hopefully) you aren't angry with your nexus5 now?

jj14 said:
so... umm... does this mean that you will now post with a different username? since (hopefully) you aren't angry with your nexus5 now?
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Am I able to change my username?

Angry_Nexus5 said:
Am I able to change my username?
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I don't know - maybe the administrators/mods can do that, but I don't see an option to change username.

Theres a link somewhere to contact Admin. That's how I did it.
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Angry_Nexus5 said:
Am I able to change my username?
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At the bottom of each page there is *Contact Us* Look under "XDA Member or Visitor and you will find change username. Glad you got it sorted.

Done. Thank you
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G_Droid said:
Done. Thank you
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I am glad you got it sorted out.
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Can s6 flash damage eyes?

was comparing the flash of two Galaxy s6s bcuz I noticed one is more white and one is more yellowish. I turned the flashlights on both and held them out in front of me for a while maybe like 15 seconds while I compared the two. Does this do permanent damage like the sun does? My eyes feel a little fatigued now.
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"I stared in to my phones flash and now my eyes hurt"
I wonder

If Samsung didn't have the worst quality control in the world I wouldn't have looked at them in the first place.
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Blame a company for stupidity. This thread will lock soon. And yes, you are now partially blind, forever. Its permanent

They're not UV spectrum lights, you'll be fine after a night of rest.

Chadly said:
Does this do permanent damage like the sun does?
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No, the sun is several orders of magnitude brighter than the crappy little LED "flash".

Next time try it trough some sort of camera or at least with sunglasses.
P.S. You know Red Bull does not give you wings right? I mean the commercial says it but in real life you will not gain wings.
Regards

@Chadly - you are dumb, this thread is dumb.

This has to be a joke... right?

I think so, but you'd have to hit them directly in the eye with the flash portion of the phone. I think the corner would work just as well.

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