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[Q] RMA because of color streaking (pics inside)

Is this normal?
The color is off on my camera, but does anyone have those streaks when showing a pure red screen? I'm about to send it away for an RMA
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I did send it in, hopefully i'll get it back before the 20th

Thats suzks for you dude,,, let us know how it works out.. picture is way too big.

This is actually normal. Using a software such as Screen Filter and looking at a pure grey image will show the screen pattern pretty clearly. Very noticeable at lower brightness, not much of an issue otherwise.

polobunny said:
This is actually normal. Using a software such as Screen Filter and looking at a pure grey image will show the screen pattern pretty clearly. Very noticeable at lower brightness, not much of an issue otherwise.
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it was only on the right side of the screen though

Dude, try this. you can see better. There is problem..in fact it is big problem.
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tylerwatt12 said:
it was only on the right side of the screen though
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You might just have noticed it now, and not many people notice it. I had to show it to simms22 once, because he never saw it before. But once you see it, you can't ignore it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379115

polobunny said:
You might just have noticed it now, and not many people notice it. I had to show it to simms22 once, because he never saw it before. But once you see it, you can't ignore it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379115
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I know about the gray colored one, I've always seen that one. but this one just appeared recently

tylerwatt12 said:
I know about the gray colored one, I've always seen that one. but this one just appeared recently
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I gotta say yours seems very noticeable. Display about to die maybe? Did you have the brightness on high a lot of the time? Anything in particular?

polobunny said:
I gotta say yours seems very noticeable. Display about to die maybe? Did you have the brightness on high a lot of the time? Anything in particular?
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nothing in particular. I first noticed while using Launcher 7, all the red tiles had a lot of striping. I'm talking about pure red #FF0000. The gray noise has always seemed minimal. I only noticed it while using MIUI or Gingerbread. I just hope they don't replace my screen with the S-LCD. the SAMOLED is still much better than the S-LCD

tylerwatt12 said:
nothing in particular. I first noticed while using Launcher 7, all the red tiles had a lot of striping. I'm talking about pure red #FF0000. The gray noise has always seemed minimal. I only noticed it while using MIUI or Gingerbread. I just hope they don't replace my screen with the S-LCD. the SAMOLED is still much better than the S-LCD
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Although I cannot confirm this right away, I highly doubt replacing it for a S-LCD is as easy as plugging it in. Phones have to be cost effective, so the less time spent repairing them, the better. I don't think you'll have anything but a SAMOLED.

Well I just got it back.
And they didn't fix the issue
although they did replace my charge port and volume buttons.
So, not a complete loss

polobunny said:
You might just have noticed it now, and not many people notice it. I had to show it to simms22 once, because he never saw it before. But once you see it, you can't ignore it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379115
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true. its really hard to see unless youre in an extremely low light situation with the screen brightness all the way down. i still dont really notice it unless im looking for it.

can someone look at a pure red color on their phone at full brightness? and tell me if you have the same problem?

tylerwatt12 said:
can someone look at a pure red color on their phone at full brightness? and tell me if you have the same problem?
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i dont see it on red, in low and high brightness.

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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FuMMoD said:
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.

OTSS said:
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.

[Q] Capacitive Buttons Brightness

Does anyone know if there is a way to adjust the brightness ? Mine seems very dark currently and I'm on Slimcat Official Build 7
I've tried the "Capacitive Buttons" apk and it's no help.....

Not at the moment.

The lighting is exactly the same on my OPPO Find 7A which shares a lot of the same hardware as the OPO. I think it's a hardware issue otherwise we would have seen a fix for it by now.

Birdsfan said:
The lighting is exactly the same on my OPPO Find 7A which shares a lot of the same hardware as the OPO. I think it's a hardware issue otherwise we would have seen a fix for it by now.
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Bummer this is my only gripe so far with this phone.

Please don't take this the wrong way but does it matter if they are not bright as they never change or move so you know where they are and what they do. I think it looks good the way it is because the front of the phone is very minimalistic except for the silver frame but that is uninformed around the hole screen. I thought the idea for the dim keys was to give a more stealth look to the phone, hence no branding in the front glass.

GTCC said:
Please don't take this the wrong way but does it matter if they are not bright as they never change or move so you know where they are and what they do. I think it looks good the way it is because the front of the phone is very minimalistic except for the silver frame but that is uninformed around the hole screen. I thought the idea for the dim keys was to give a more stealth look to the phone, hence no branding in the front glass.
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That might be the case, and might be ok for you, but this is about having a choice.
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GTCC said:
Please don't take this the wrong way but does it matter if they are not bright as they never change or move so you know where they are and what they do. I think it looks good the way it is because the front of the phone is very minimalistic except for the silver frame but that is uninformed around the hole screen. I thought the idea for the dim keys was to give a more stealth look to the phone, hence no branding in the front glass.
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I like that they're dim. I hate when they're super bright while I'm using my phone in bed at night.

dtale15 said:
I like that they're dim. I hate when they're super bright while I'm using my phone in bed at night.
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Night mode for the buttons. Imagine

I came across this in another post so I don't think its a hardware issue but rather a software. Things that make you go hmmmm...
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quailallstar said:
I came across this in another post so I don't think its a hardware issue but rather a software. Things that make you go hmmmm...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54703029&postcount=369&nocache=1&z=5604146977420896
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Most users say they are dim(all of them), I don't know until I get mine next week ..sure they look dim in pictures but this picture makes you
Hope it's a software issue because if it's hardware this won't be the only phone out there

Anyone knows if it will be possible to control the brightness on a future OTA update ?

This feature is now in Mahdi ROM 08/23

zephiK said:
This feature is now in Mahdi ROM 08/23
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Are the buttons bright enough to see indoors now?

CrashTestDroid said:
Are the buttons bright enough to see indoors now?
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They've always been bright enough for me to see indoors. I can't answer for you though, perform a nandroid backup and try the ROM for yourself to see if its bright enough.

GTCC said:
Please don't take this the wrong way but does it matter if they are not bright as they never change or move so you know where they are and what they do. I think it looks good the way it is because the front of the phone is very minimalistic except for the silver frame but that is uninformed around the hole screen. I thought the idea for the dim keys was to give a more stealth look to the phone, hence no branding in the front glass.
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Yeah, I kind of wish they were brighter too.

A little brighter would be nice. Fortunately, I pretty much know where they are now without looking. I still miss the mark though once in a while. I am just thrilled they put the back button on the right, where it belongs, so I am not going to complain.

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.
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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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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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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.

Question Screen Flicker issue?

Yesterday, my Pixel 7 Pro started flickering a green color and then would shut down. have to perform a reset to turn it back on.
Has anyone had a screen flicker issue on their pixel?

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Yesterday, my Pixel 7 Pro started flickering a green color and then would shut down. have to perform a reset to turn it back on.
Has anyone had a screen flicker issue on their pixel?
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Definitely not. I would rma that asap if you can

Already done. Waiting for a replacement

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Already done. Waiting for a replacement
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Hi, does this look similar to the issue you were experiencing before your replacement?
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Yes. Similar

I was recording a video the other day and got a notification at the same time and the screen flickered a bunch of lines/bars of static a few times. It hasn't happened since and it wasn't recorded in the video. I didn't have to reset or anything. Very weird.

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Yes. Similar
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Thanks! Have you experienced the issue with your replaced unit so far?

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Thanks! Have you experienced the issue with your replaced unit so far?
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so far so good.

I stopped having issues when I disabled my always on display on lockscreen. Back then when it was still enabled the phone will be stuck on black screen and had to restart it always. Just a drawback for now since I've been used to seeing my notifs always.

I had this. My screen eventually completely failed and got it fixed at one of Asurion's centers (UbreakIfix) locally. Had it back same day.
It seemed to be working ok, but the line has been popping up occasionally, and the phone hard locked last night. It rebooted ok, but I expect it will fail again soon.
It'd be great if some journo started rattling Google's cage about this.

Superguy said:
I had this. My screen eventually completely failed and got it fixed at one of Asurion's centers (UbreakIfix) locally. Had it back same day.
It seemed to be working ok, but the line has been popping up occasionally, and the phone hard locked last night. It rebooted ok, but I expect it will fail again soon.
It'd be great if some journo started rattling Google's cage about this.
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Yes, it would be great if they could address this bug. It has been present for a couple of months and they have not addressed it yet.

I had an issue similar to the pictures posted here yesterday and about 2 hours later half my screen went black. I rebooted and it would intermittently go black the rest of the day. Its been good all day today but I kept it out of my pockets entirely to prevent pressure on the AMOLED. I have also ordered the ifixit kit to replace the screen which should be here Wednesday. This Pixel 7 pro has been the most fragile smartphone I've owned. Disappointed in that

jake.99x3 said:
I had an issue similar to the pictures posted here yesterday and about 2 hours later half my screen went black. I rebooted and it would intermittently go black the rest of the day. Its been good all day today but I kept it out of my pockets entirely to prevent pressure on the AMOLED. I have also ordered the ifixit kit to replace the screen which should be here Wednesday. This Pixel 7 pro has been the most fragile smartphone I've owned. Disappointed in that
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Just avoid overhitting; it's the key.
And if you receive any news from Google support, please share it with us.

Unfortunately I'm all too familiar with this. Big thread about it here where a number of people reported it happening.
Well that's fun... My screen is defective
Started noticing the other night that when I was on certain sites that I would get streaks down the screen. They moved with the text on the screen and it was worse with white backgrounds. Now when my screen goes on or off, the edges flash green...
forum.xda-developers.com

They repaired mine for free and I have it back fully working so far