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Hello everyone!
I'm new here, and don't normally post on forums about technical issues (too nervous!) but something very odd came up on my Galaxy s2 today and my google-fu has failed me so far in finding anything similar.
I got it at the beginning of September this year, keep it in one of those leather wallet cases to protect it (and a screen protector), and during the day it mainly just sits on my desk at work. For some reason however, today, this just appeared (see attachments).
It's a small, lilac-purple smudge in the lower right hand corner. It doesn't move when the screen moves, and the touchscreen still works just fine. You can also still see images below it, it just tints them purple. It's less visible when the screen is brighter, but still kind of there.
I have turned it off an on again, turned it off and removed the battery, and left it off for a while to cool down. It was still there when I turned the phone back on.
As far as I know there is no water damage, and I don't believe it has been in contact with any magnets (apart from the mini one that clasps the case shut). I'm completely baffled! Is it a defect, or something I've somehow managed to cause? I've tried to be very careful, as I know what a klutz I am! The phone is also not rooted or hacked in any way.
If anyone has any thoughts or advice, I would greatly appreciate it!
Thank you very much
I think is magnet
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I wondered the same thing, but I left it on a table next to my bed overnight and it seems to have gotten worse - the purple has spread further on to the screen.
muhamet said:
I think is magnet
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to which is why never used a case with magnet.
OP:
It will get progressively worse even if magnet is no where near now.
The purple tint on the entire screen is definitely a defect... get it changed from the Samsung Service Centre! Even I had this problem and my phone atm is at the Service Centre...
There are lot of quality control issues with the SGS2 display...
Never a Samsung again!
My new Xperia Z2 touch screen sensitivity seems to be too sensitive. I applied Sony Xperia Z2 Screen Protector GLAS.tR NANO SLIM and it is very good one. The problem is the screen registered finger hovering as a touch!! I don't even touch the screen, just hovering it, it seems to press by itself. By using Style Cover Stand SCR10 - Sony for Z2, it get even worse. The screen touches the cover while I am walking, sometimes it changes music and calls someone too. This is very hard to use. While I talk on the phone, the cover touches the number and sometime touches at End Call. I have checked the Glove mode, and it is always Turned off. I asked Xperia Care, they suggested that, I need to turn off the Glove Mode, and turn off, Double Tab to wake. I did them, but the issue is still occurred. I have updated firmware to the newest one, the problem is still occurred. Has anyone encounter the same issue as I have? If you have, can you solve it? if so how to do so?
Please help me.
Thank you very much
You could try going to settings > accessibility and then at the bottom change touch and hold delay to medium or long. Might make a difference.
Thank you very much for your suggestion. i will try it =]
Do you have ever have this issue before? i just wonder that, this over sensitive is due to the screen itself, or the glass protector
nattaburud said:
Thank you very much for your suggestion. i will try it =]
Do you have ever have this issue before? i just wonder that, this over sensitive is due to the screen itself, or the glass protector
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I've had it were I've accidentally exited apps or tapped on something by mistake as the screen was too sensitive. That setting seems to have made a difference though...unless I'm just more aware of the problem so make a conscious effort not to leave my fingers hovering over the screen. I've not tried the phone without a screen protector so can't say if this has made any difference or not.
Thank you very much =]
Well I've not notice an improvement with different screen protectors. Started with a Spigen antiglare one and have a Roxfit antifingerprint one on now. Same sensitivity.
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Well I've not notice an improvement with different screen protectors. Started with a Spigen antiglare one and have a Roxfit antifingerprint one on now. Same sensitivity.
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Does it registers as a touch when you hovering your finger above home button / apps?
in my case, just hovering it, it registered as a touch =[
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Does it registers as a touch when you hovering your finger above home button / apps?
in my case, just hovering it, it registered as a touch =[
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Yup it does unfortunately.
Do you have, by any chance, a third party launcher installed? My screen sensitivity was messed up with Nova Launcher, had to uninstall it.
Just dont :/
raducanmihai said:
Do you have, by any chance, a third party launcher installed? My screen sensitivity was messed up with Nova Launcher, had to uninstall it.
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Hello, remove any laucher you have till new update of the firmware it will definitely bug your phone :/
I'm using stock launcher. Yeah I hope Sony fixes this with their next update - and hopefully they are aware of it.
Check you don't have "gloves mode" switched on. I had that on and I think it increases sensitivity so when hovering it registers. I've since turned it off and seems to work fine. Settings, display, glove mode.
Hope it helps
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I just ordered this screen protector. Should have it in a few days. Will post back to see if im also having this issue.
strongylad28 said:
Check you don't have "gloves mode" switched on. I had that on and I think it increases sensitivity so when hovering it registers. I've since turned it off and seems to work fine. Settings, display, glove mode.
Hope it helps
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Thank you very much for your reply =]
I have turned it off, but the sensitivity is still the same =[.
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I just ordered this screen protector. Should have it in a few days. Will post back to see if im also having this issue.
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Thank you very much =] Please Post Back, I really want to know =]
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nattaburud said:
My new Xperia Z2 touch screen sensitivity seems to be too sensitive. I applied Sony Xperia Z2 Screen Protector GLAS.tR NANO SLIM and it is very good one. The problem is the screen registered finger hovering as a touch!! I don't even touch the screen, just hovering it, it seems to press by itself. By using Style Cover Stand SCR10 - Sony for Z2, it get even worse. The screen touches the cover while I am walking, sometimes it changes music and calls someone too. This is very hard to use. While I talk on the phone, the cover touches the number and sometime touches at End Call. I have checked the Glove mode, and it is always Turned off. I asked Xperia Care, they suggested that, I need to turn off the Glove Mode, and turn off, Double Tab to wake. I did them, but the issue is still occurred. I have updated firmware to the newest one, the problem is still occurred. Has anyone encounter the same issue as I have? If you have, can you solve it? if so how to do so?
Please help me.
Thank you very much
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it s not problem i think
cause i had same experience on Galaxy S3 cause it was super responsive & sensitive
then after few month weeks i got it.
then on note2 and s4 didn't have same problem
and i think ur problem is same like mine.
ur finger will get how to use phone
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x102x96x said:
it s not problem i think
cause i had same experience on Galaxy S3 cause it was super responsive & sensitive
then after few month weeks i got it.
then on note2 and s4 didn't have same problem
and i think ur problem is same like mine.
ur finger will get how to use phone
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thank you for your suggestion =] i am now trying to used to it =]
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I just ordered this screen protector. Should have it in a few days. Will post back to see if im also having this issue.
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Hi, Have you tried with screen protector yet? do you have screen sensitivity issue like mine?
Thank you very much
Hey mate sorry I forgot to get back to you.
Yes I'm using the protector ans no, no issues at all. Everything's fine.
We get our hands on a tampered glass protector for our massive phone today. We show you our way to install it and avoid going to spend $40+ at the mall. It costs little and mush patience to install and have bubble free protection. Enjoy.
http://youtu.be/YwK4NpaO8ig?list=UUZhoOO8-e87E9Owd1QfXJpA
"no problems" - umm.. No... that separation of protector from glass (Halo?) at the top would bother me to no end. I had that issue with the Jellycomb protector and am waiting on the replacement.
"seems perfect" after showing halo around the edges of the protector lol
Perfect to me my friends. I'm not a big complainer. 90% of the screen is being protected for $2, that's an a better deal than 0.
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witeboy07 said:
Perfect to me my friends. I'm not a big complainer. 90% of the screen is being protected for $2, that's an a better deal than 0.
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Record yourself making a call, I'm willing to bet your proximity sensor is being blocked and the screen will turn off when the call starts....You wont be able to turn it back on until the caller on the other end hangs up.
There apparently is a workaround for that. I've copied an earlier post from the main tempered glass screen protectors thread (Post #323). Worth a try:
Originally Posted by irock1985
Guys I think I may have a fix for everyone out there I just stumbled across this, as my proximity sensor was not working either until now. What you want to do is go into accessibility under settings and check power button to end call . Somehow when I check this my proximity sensor started working correctly again also after that I unchecked it so put it back to normal and it is still working flawlessly. I believe when you check that it recalibrates the sensor. So could someone else please check this and see if it works for them.. ( I wish I would have discovered this before I lifted up my screen protector like 10 times and messed up most of the edges smh.... )
Also if you do not have anyone to call to check to see if it is working you can use this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ter.proxfinder
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Record yourself making a call, I'm willing to bet your proximity sensor is being blocked and the screen will turn off when the call starts....You wont be able to turn it back on until the caller on the other end hangs up.
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Made a few calls and it works perfectly. You must've ordered from a different company.
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I just put mine on and it went on great other than the top near the speaker keeps coming up. I'd also like to add that it seems like it gets worse as time goes on.
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Mine is still on since day 1. No problems other than what was stated on video.
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FYI it's tempered not tampered glass
Ordered two from Xtremeguard. First one looked like this:
Obviously, that one sucked so I removed it. Second one looked like:
That sucked, too...they had sent me a replacement for the first so I tried again. Nope...fail.
I've tried an Xtremeguard three times (seem to be three different versions) with the exact same results. Also tried an Orzly from Amazon (first one I tried) which also look this bad.
I'm starting to believe my phone is a bit more rounded than others...
SGT said:
Ordered two from Xtremeguard. First one looked like this:
That sucked, too...they had sent me a replacement for the first so I tried again. Nope...fail.
I've tried an Xtremeguard three times (seem to be three different versions) with the exact same results. Also tried an Orzly from Amazon (first one I tried) which also look this bad.
I'm starting to believe my phone is a bit more rounded than others...
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That looks terrible. Like they didn't test it before selling these. Wonder if the smaller ones (Yootech, Intelliarmor, newer Orzly) would work on yours despite the curved glass.
The Ozrly was smaller. Even with the ghosting, I very seriously doubt I could handle the space between the case and the glass. It just makes the phone look ugly.
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That looks terrible. Like they didn't test it before selling these. Wonder if the smaller ones (Yootech, Intelliarmor, newer Orzly) would work on yours despite the curved glass.
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They did test it, the problem is that each Nexus 6 has a different amount of curve. It fits almost perfect on mine except for a bit of lifting at the top. For some people, the fit is perfect
The InetllARMOR isn't good, but it's better than the one shown.
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That looks terrible. Like they didn't test it before selling these. Wonder if the smaller ones (Yootech, Intelliarmor, newer Orzly) would work on yours despite the curved glass.
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I have the same problem with it not seating around the edges but no where near as bad as shown in the photo.
Hello dear XDA Devs,
Is there a fix for screen ghosting (random touch input) for a ZU? Mine often goes crazy if i have warm hands and come near to my device whith them. Same happens if i breath a little bit on the display.
Water marks are white and the device has Root + Locked bootloader
Thanks and Greedings
Lightbird
Lightbird said:
Hello dear XDA Devs,
Is there a fix for screen ghosting (random touch input) for a ZU? Mine often goes crazy if i have warm hands and come near to my device whith them. Same happens if i breath a little bit on the display.
Water marks are white and the device has Root + Locked bootloader
Thanks and Greedings
Lightbird
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Firstly try to clean the screen without any stain or greases...
Try to tweak the sensitivity by changing the figure in /system/usr/idc/max1187x_touchscreen_0.idc (touch.filter.level = 5)...
Try to play around to get the best for ur device...
BTW white water marks due to water damage device??
ronald_loulan said:
Firstly try to clean the screen without any stain or greases...
Try to tweak the sensitivity by changing the figure in /system/usr/idc/max1187x_touchscreen_0.idc (touch.filter.level = 5)...
Try to play around to get the best for ur device...
BTW white water marks due to water damage device??
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This device has no water damage, that's what i wanted to say . Because of touch.filter.level: Sorry that i didn't sayed that i already tryed this whith best results @ 7, which is too high for a pen input, but the device doesn't go crazy that often.
Yesterday i've seen that you can fix this on Nexus 4 by reisolating a cable. If this is the case on ZU i'm gonna send it in for Warranty.
Lightbird said:
This device has no water damage, that's what i wanted to say . Because of touch.filter.level: Sorry that i didn't sayed that i already tryed this whith best results @ 7, which is too high for a pen input, but the device doesn't go crazy that often.
Yesterday i've seen that you can fix this on Nexus 4 by reisolating a cable. If this is the case on ZU i'm gonna send it in for Warranty.
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Better just send back to Sony...
I'm facing similar problems with my ZU =/
After I've tried to replace a protective skin for my display, the phone started to present ghost touching. I mean, a LOT of ghost touching. As my warranty expired a few months ago, I sent the phone to a private maintenance and now they want to replace the whole screen.
Do you think I'll have to replace the screen or maybe there's a way out of this? Here in Brazil, replacing the screen can be as expansive as buying a new phone (and I must confess that I'm tempted to forget about my Z Ultra and buy a Z2), so if I could fix this in some another way... well, that would be terrific.
Thanks in advance!
garazaber said:
I'm facing similar problems with my ZU =/
After I've tried to replace a protective skin for my display, the phone started to present ghost touching. I mean, a LOT of ghost touching. As my warranty expired a few months ago, I sent the phone to a private maintenance and now they want to replace the whole screen.
Do you think I'll have to replace the screen or maybe there's a way out of this? Here in Brazil, replacing the screen can be as expansive as buying a new phone (and I must confess that I'm tempted to forget about my Z Ultra and buy a Z2), so if I could fix this in some another way... well, that would be terrific.
Thanks in advance!
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maybe this will help. Its the Fix i found for the Nexus 7
I started to have a lot of that Phantom touches after taking off my aftermarket screen protector. **** was so annoying. I still have the anti shatter film but don't want to mess with that crap so I installed another screen protector and everything is normal again.
It has been 1 month since installing the new screen protector and no ghost touches.
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Well... I must confess that the idea of installing a new screen protector never occurred to me
I guess this could worth the shot, actually. Anyway, I've ordered a new display (got a really good price... way way cheaper than the official maintenance was charging), so if the new screen protector won't work out, I'll proceed to replace the whole display.
Hi guys,
This is my 2nd XZ1 from Amazon and have a weird problem with the display, not sure if it's common!
Lines shows up whenever I rub/glide my thumb on the screen up and down at moderate speed!
Please check attached pics
Any ideas?
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I have a similar problem on my xz1 blue buyed from Amazon.
I have return the xz1 blue and I bought the black color that currently has no problems.
In blue color I also had touch problems
Well that sucks! So you are saying its a problem with the blue color! I'm just gonna send it back to Amazon and get the XZ1 Compact instead.
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I believe that some of XZ1 screen does suffer from serious issues for me it was yellowish screen and now this, I think Sony should check what they are selling
Guess what! Just received XZ1 compact in blue color and that phone has the exact same problem! Sony is using some low quality screens on these two phones! The XZ premium I had got zero problems! So disappointed...
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Guys I have this exact problem on my X compact
Im not sure about what you said about gliding up and down,
Ive been using my phone for more than a year now and never seen this problem untill today
The exact horizontal lines showed up when the phone was on charging and then faded out after some minutes
Any ideas?
I have the exact same issue currently toying the idea of getting rid of it because it's only 3 weeks old *sigh*
Hi got the same issue, is this common or
I have the same issue. It happens every single day and almost every time I push down on the screen. Please report this to Sony Customer Support; it seems to be a widespread issue. I will link this forum post in my report to them. Do the same in your ticket please.
i have noticed this issue on my phone in the first 2 weeks, but after that it's gone. The issue was also temporarily solved by restarting the phone.
Mine seems to be worse when the phone is cold
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Mine seems to be worse when the phone is cold
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Agree, I first noticed it when the phone was cold, and it was terrible that day. but its still there when the phone it in normal temperature too
Edit: Phone was sent for repiair under sony warranty, and got a replacement, so far did not see the issue
I have the same on XZ2... just low quality screen... Never agin Sony.
michal89chz said:
I have the same on XZ2... just low quality screen... Never agin Sony.
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Do you also see a grid all over the screen?
Yes. Looks like we can see digitizer, this grey lines... but if you mean pixel location as,, grid'' then no.
Does anyone knows if there are many manufacturer for xz1 screen ?
As said in other thread, I personnaly do not have this on mine but had this on one of my previous xz5.
If there is different screen... How to check/determine which one is to share with potential buyers ?
I have not seen this problem. I have a black XZ1 dual with a glass screen protector on it.
I have had every color of the XZ1 and I never saw the issue. One of my phones had a weird ghost touch problem so I returned that one but over all they have been fairly problem free.
I unlocked bootloader and have same problem.
Will sony fix it free?
https://www.techradar.com/news/sony-claims-that-a-display-issue-on-its-xperia-phones-isnt-a-defect