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Hi guys,
I have noticed some light leaking from the right side of the home button. It's a small light leak but was wondering if anyone has this issue .
I also have this issue, but I can only notice it in a dark room. Still a bit annoying though.
Can someone post a pic? Just to know what to look for.
I noticed as well earlier today. No biggie though, only a small annoyance.
??? There is no backlight in the phone, what is there to leak?
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android53 said:
??? There is no backlight in the phone, what is there to leak?
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They are talking about the backlight on the back-button, which if you hold the phone in a certain angle in a dark room you can see some through a gap in the home-button.
It's not a "leak" , it's the phone itself.The parts under there fit such that there's a small hole in that spot and light seems to "leak" ( and it can only be seen if you angle the phone a certain way ) . Don't think it's a big deal.
I have it too....... but it'snot really annoying.......viewed only in certain angles in a dark room
Yes it is there and mine is a little worse than my dad's phone. I've dismantled my phone. The usb PCB lies on top of the button. Unfortunately the button is sandwiched in between the lcd panel and the middle frame. I've been trying to find a way to kill the light but haven't figure out how is the light leaking out. Usually on a blackberry's keyboard it is because of the paint on the button being scraped off a little but it probably isn't the case on the phone.
I noticed it on my phone one night too. It's barely noticeable and only if you look from a certain angle. Can't say i'm bothered by this.
You seriously dismantled your phone because a bit of light leaks from the home button? Is it stopping your phone from working or something?
Madness.
I can't dismantle my phone to fix issues?
I've dismantled my $2000+ TV to fix backlight issue, dismantled my whole car's interior to fix rattling issue, I've dismantled my $1000+ dac to fix soldering issue, I don't remember what else I've dismantled but I surely dismantled and fixed a lot of issue. What's the big deal with dismantling my Galaxy S2? Some guy on youtube posted a very helpful video on dismantling an S2 but all he got was silly trolls flaming him. The same happened to people who dismantled their brand new iphone.
So my Prime's screen gets "loose" (clicking sound when I squeeze the front and back of the Prime) around the volume rocker area after I use it for a while. It seems that it spreads farther and farther as I use it longer and longer and after I leave it for a while it goes away.
Also, when I press hard on the screen at aprx 2 inches from to top left pointing towards the center, the screen turns black (not off, but black).
So what should I do? It is not bothersome enough (yet) to send back to Asus for repairs but should I call them to let them know and record the problem on my Prime's serial or something? And do you guys know how long the whole process would take if I send it back to them for repairs (Im in Canada).
Thanks
Mine does that too. I think it's a common characteristic and read about others who have also remarked about it. The TF101 had something similar as well.
_Gir_ said:
Mine does that too. I think it's a common characteristic and read about others who have also remarked about it. The TF101 had something similar as well.
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Does it also only get loose after prolonged us? Is it because of the tablet getting warm?
xGary said:
Does it also only get loose after prolonged us? Is it because of the tablet getting warm?
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Beats me, I've had mine for 3 weeks and it's been about the same all along.
I haven't noticed any clicking on mine, but my screen sticks out from the casing a little bit (evenly - all sides). Does yours stick out, too? I figured it was just a poor design choice by Asus. And if yours does, that could be the reason for the clicking since there's probably some wiggle room.
same issue here near volume button... i hear clicking sounds... made me bit worried...
I think I'm the newest member of xda and boy am i glad to be here!
Bought my S3 a week back and to be frank I was both glad and slightly disappointed. Most of the flaws I faced have already been discussed. Facing lag issues and call drops. Plus the Wifi connectivity is not all that great.
But all in all I'm a happy customer and glad I took this decision.
It all changed today though. When I came back home, I noticed a few odd blotches on the screen which were not there till yesterday. The odded thing is that cleaning the screen gets rid of them but when I smudge the screen with my finger they come right back. There are about 7 of them in the shape of a 'X'. Sizes range from 1mm to 2mm across but they are just too hard to ignore. Have attached a picture. They appear white in direct light and when viewed perpendicularly turn into pitch black, the kind of black sAMOLED is famous for. They disappear on turning on the screen. Kind of look like bubbles of air but are probably not as they go away on cleaning the screen. I mean they totally disappear, merging into the darkness of the screen. What do you propose I do??
And there is no screen guard over the screen at the moment. Just using a Capdase silicone shell.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
flamingskull said:
I think I'm the newest member of xda and boy am i glad to be here!
Bought my S3 a week back and to be frank I was both glad and slightly disappointed. Most of the flaws I faced have already been discussed. Facing lag issues and call drops. Plus the Wifi connectivity is not all that great.
But all in all I'm a happy customer and glad I took this decision.
It all changed today though. When I came back home, I noticed a few odd blotches on the screen which were not there till yesterday. The odded thing is that cleaning the screen gets rid of them but when I smudge the screen with my finger they come right back. There are about 7 of them in the shape of a 'X'. Sizes range from 1mm to 2mm across but they are just too hard to ignore. Have attached a picture. They appear white in direct light and when viewed perpendicularly turn into pitch black, the kind of black sAMOLED is famous for. They disappear on turning on the screen. Kind of look like bubbles of air but are probably not as they go away on cleaning the screen. I mean they totally disappear, merging into the darkness of the screen. What do you propose I do??
And there is no screen guard over the screen at the moment. Just using a Capdase silicone shell.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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return it? and use the search button. there is already such thread open in the general section.
How deep to the marks appear to be? Near the surface, or under the glass?
Did you have anything in your pocket that could have pressed against the screen? They look a bit like pressure points.
Oh, and ignore the grumpy members who just tell you to search instead of giving a constructive answer. It makes them feel superior. We were all new here once.
Steve.
sjgore said:
How deep to the marks appear to be? Near the surface, or under the glass?
Did you have anything in your pocket that could have pressed against the screen? They look a bit like pressure points.
Oh, and ignore the grumpy members who just tell you to search instead of giving a constructive answer. It makes them feel superior. We were all new here once.
Steve.
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Thanks for the reply Steve. I'm pretty sure I had nothing in my pocket. My S3 is my life, almost like a trophy wife . I have been as careful as humanly possible. These completely disappear on wiping with a soft cloth. Totally invisible i.e. When seen from a perpendicular view, they appear pitch black and hence merge with the pitch black screen when the screen is cleaned. However, as my fingerprints start appearing on the screen, these become visible too.
Attaching another close up if it helps. The blotch is in the centre just next to the reflection of the tube. Another smaller and fader one seen at 5 o clock to its big brother. This is not the same issue that others have of dark pixels appearing when viewed in complete darkness. These appear in normal light.
And yeah, they appear to be superficial, but beneath the glass, not really over it.
I agree we were all new once, no issue with asking questions. But please think about posting in the right way.
Make clear in the op that you have searched and this isn't a duplicate issue eh?
There are plenty here who will be glad to help. Welcome to xda
Looking deeper as you've asked I will reopen this.
I've a feeling you may need to return the phone. I'm thinking the seal between the glass and the digitiser/lcd may be dodgy.
Regards
Chris
Not a pressure mark right?
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I agree we were all new once, no issue with asking questions. But please think about posting in the right way.
Make clear in the op that you have searched and this isn't a duplicate issue eh?
There are plenty here who will be glad to help. Welcome to xda
Looking deeper as you've asked I will reopen this.
I've a feeling you may need to return the phone. I'm thinking the seal between the glass and the digitiser/lcd may be dodgy.
Regards
Chris
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Thanks Chris for reopening this thread. XDA sure rocks!
i wanted to make sure that these are not scratch marks/pressure marks before going to the dealer. If I know for sure what I'm talking about, I can go all guns blazing and ask for a replacement. Don't want them telling me that they can't do anything as it is a user issue or something. So any other opinions/suggestions/explanations are more than welcome.
Thanks again.
flamingskull said:
Thanks Chris for reopening this thread. XDA sure rocks!
i wanted to make sure that these are not scratch marks/pressure marks before going to the dealer. If I know for sure what I'm talking about, I can go all guns blazing and ask for a replacement. Don't want them telling me that they can't do anything as it is a user issue or something. So any other opinions/suggestions/explanations are more than welcome.
Thanks again.
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if you feel those marks are inside the screen, then its definitely a manufacturing problem. Better go for replacement asap mate, they cant tell you it is a user problem you can simply ask them back " How can i go inside a gorilla glass? "
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if you feel those marks are inside the screen, then its definitely a manufacturing problem. Better go for replacement asap mate, they cant tell you it is a user problem you can simply ask them back " How can i go inside a gorilla glass? "
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Lol. Will do that tomorrow. Some more advice needed regarding that. Before giving them the phone, how should I backup my data. My phone is still unrooted.
Another thing. Should I fight for a device replacement or would a screen replacement suffice. I've noticed my smartstay doesn't work too. I have tried it from multiple angles in different light conditions and with different faces.
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I've been suffering the dust issue on 2 lumias now, and have noticed something. If you go to a darkish room/area and tilt the phone, you can see the light from the backlight coming through on the sides of the screen and also at the top and bottom by the capacitive buttons.
e.g. http://discussions.nokia.com/discus...ith_Windows_Phone/30650/1/2012-12-15-1679.jpg
I'm just wondering if there's anyone here who can go to a dark area, and see whether they all have this or not? Kinda worried me because made me think there's a manufacturing defect here and the screen isn't secured properly on the handset - which could maybe account for dust getting in? It might also explain the 'rattle' on vibrate that some are getting.
The three lumias I've seen all seem to have this to a certain extent (the light on the sides is usually much thinner and normally on either the right or the left - not both).
ANyone?
I have two Lumia 920 and I got it there too
uiqjirka said:
I have two Lumia 920 and I got it there too
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Funny enough, I had mine sent in for repairs due to scratches on the screen. After having the screen replaced I have NO light Issues and no more dust issues.
Seems during the initial build the screen is not fitted in or glued in properly ?
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Funny enough, I had mine sent in for repairs due to scratches on the screen. After having the screen replaced I have NO light Issues and no more dust issues.
Seems during the initial build the screen is not fitted in or glued in properly ?
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Oh christ....don't know what to do now. Could either wait until a new batch comes along without this issue or buy one now and send it off to Nokia. I'm rather depressed about the prospect of sending a brand new product away to be opened again
First world problems
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I've been suffering the dust issue on 2 lumias now, and have noticed something. If you go to a darkish room/area and tilt the phone, you can see the light from the backlight coming through on the sides of the screen and also at the top and bottom by the capacitive buttons.
e.g. http://discussions.nokia.com/discus...ith_Windows_Phone/30650/1/2012-12-15-1679.jpg
I'm just wondering if there's anyone here who can go to a dark area, and see whether they all have this or not? Kinda worried me because made me think there's a manufacturing defect here and the screen isn't secured properly on the handset - which could maybe account for dust getting in? It might also explain the 'rattle' on vibrate that some are getting.
The three lumias I've seen all seem to have this to a certain extent (the light on the sides is usually much thinner and normally on either the right or the left - not both).
ANyone?
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No leak here
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No leak here
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You GENUINELY have none? I.e. no thin strip of light running down the side(s), no light just above and to the right of the windows key? None above the search key? NONE?!
You must have been sent Elop's personal phone. I've looked at around 6...not that many admitedly, but all from different places so the maths of it all as coincidence is bleak.
Treasure it my friend.
No leaks here too.
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You GENUINELY have none? I.e. no thin strip of light running down the side(s), no light just above and to the right of the windows key? None above the search key? NONE?!
You must have been sent Elop's personal phone. I've looked at around 6...not that many admitedly, but all from different places so the maths of it all as coincidence is bleak.
Treasure it my friend.
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no leaks here either... the only issue i have is the dust in the FFC.
No leaks (or dust) here either.
I really tried to find any kind of light leak, but found really nothing.
paddylaz said:
I've been suffering the dust issue on 2 lumias now, and have noticed something. If you go to a darkish room/area and tilt the phone, you can see the light from the backlight coming through on the sides of the screen and also at the top and bottom by the capacitive buttons.
e.g. http://discussions.nokia.com/discus...ith_Windows_Phone/30650/1/2012-12-15-1679.jpg
I'm just wondering if there's anyone here who can go to a dark area, and see whether they all have this or not? Kinda worried me because made me think there's a manufacturing defect here and the screen isn't secured properly on the handset - which could maybe account for dust getting in? It might also explain the 'rattle' on vibrate that some are getting.
The three lumias I've seen all seem to have this to a certain extent (the light on the sides is usually much thinner and normally on either the right or the left - not both).
ANyone?
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Must be a lucky one here. No light leak...or dust. (Whew)
OK cheers guys....well I guess either I'm having a psychotic episode or the unlocked batches ive looked at in the UK are defective.
Thanks anyways x
How would you define the light leak, eg, if I look at the screen on a very extreme angle, I can see through a minute gap at the bottom and see light from those buttons through it through the screen, but in normal circumstances it isnt noticeable at all. like the light isnt uneven or anything like that
Telstra 920
Moylans said:
How would you define the light leak, eg, if I look at the screen on a very extreme angle, I can see through a minute gap at the bottom and see light from those buttons through it through the screen, but in normal circumstances it isnt noticeable at all. like the light isnt uneven or anything like that
Telstra 920
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Well it's like in the picture link that I put on the first page - Except as well as the top and bottom, there's also a small amount on the sides too that can be made to partly disappear if you push down hard on the screen there - I.e. the impression the glue holding the screen down is loose. It appears on all the ones I've seen, but I don't know, if you guys say you haven't seem it maybe I've just had extraordinary bad luck! It doesn't affect the screen when looking at it normally but it makes me worry for the future - loose things tend to become looser with time, and my theory is this, the dust and the vibrate rattle are interconnected.
I'm looking at my 920 and I think I see what you mean. On the top I see the light across almost the whole top but not at the sides or bottom. Is really a concern (I don't look at the phone at an extreme angle like that..)
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Well it's like in the picture link that I put on the first page - Except as well as the top and bottom, there's also a small amount on the sides too that can be made to partly disappear if you push down hard on the screen there - I.e. the impression the glue holding the screen down is loose. It appears on all the ones I've seen, but I don't know, if you guys say you haven't seem it maybe I've just had extraordinary bad luck! It doesn't affect the screen when looking at it normally but it makes me worry for the future - loose things tend to become looser with time, and my theory is this, the dust and the vibrate rattle are interconnected.
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Oh ok sorry, I didn't look at the pic. The vibration rattle (from what I've read) is just how it is because of the kind of vibrator (for lack of a better word I can think of) technology. Would have been good to have a nice clean vibration humm being a flagship phone...
Nothing seems to change for me when I compress the screen. Perhaps you really did just get a bit of a dodgy one?
Me either. I just did it again to make certain I wasn't lying to you. I cannot see anything from any angle. Now I'm starting to feel a little guilty.
I'm on my second 920 because the first one had a problem with switching back to handset mode after unplugging a headphone jack, but neither of them have any light leak! Maybe it is a manufacturing defect because of rushed batches due to the supply problems?
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NO light leak here either, but I have dust in the FFC.
No light leak, but there are dust under front camera and once in a while the proximity sensor activates all the time.
Hi guys, has anyone come across any defect like a bubbling effect in the paint finish of the housing of the s6 edge??.
I only notice it when the fluorescent light at work hits it & it gives off a reflective shine. I've given the phone a good going over and have noticed this defect is on the right side near the front facing camera & then again near the back button. (See picture)
Sorry its not that clear, but it was a pain trying to capture it
What do you guys reckon?
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There are little small wrinkles on the reflection. It's not a mirror surface and I never expected it to be. Mine is similar to yours in the same spot but unless I'm trying really hard to see it, it isn't there.
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There are little small wrinkles on the reflection. It's not a mirror surface and I never expected it to be. Mine is similar to yours in the same spot but unless I'm trying really hard to see it, it isn't there.
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Yes, "wrinkles" describes it better!. Is this a defect in the finish? Its annoying now as I know its there. It can't be normal, as I only have two spots where the wrinkle affect is!.
It's not in the surface of the glass, just the metallic finish. I don't think you'll ever find one that doesn't have it.
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Take it back!
gibbo82 said:
Hi guys, has anyone come across any defect like a bubbling effect in the paint finish of the housing of the s6 edge??.
I only notice it when the fluorescent light at work hits it & it gives off a reflective shine. I've given the phone a good going over and have noticed this defect is on the right side near the front facing camera & then again near the back button. (See picture)
Sorry its not that clear, but it was a pain trying to capture it
What do you guys reckon?
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I have the Same "wrinkle" marks on my S6 one near the front camera as well, and one above the back button. And three "pimple" like dots near the home button. Not that noticeable though.