Related
First I want to thank everyone for all the good info, tutorials, and custom firmware.
I have noticed a very faint grid and dots on the screen, or between the glass and LCD. You have to catch it in the light just right to see it. I assume it is part of the capacitive touch hardware but just wanted to ask if anyone else noticed it or could explain exactly what it is. I have not seen anything like it on any other touch screen devices I have.
Yes I searched the forum before I posted this...
Thanks!
enoughsaid
enoughsaid said:
First I want to thank everyone for all the good info, tutorials, and custom firmware.
I have noticed a very faint grid and dots on the screen, or between the glass and LCD. You have to catch it in the light just right to see it. I assume it is part of the capacitive touch hardware but just wanted to ask if anyone else noticed it or could explain exactly what it is. I have not seen anything like it on any other touch screen devices I have.
Yes I searched the forum before I posted this...
Thanks!
enoughsaid
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's normal. The dots are built into the digitizer. I assume they are used to determine where your finger is being pressed. My Droid 2 has them too. I don't see them unless I'm really looking for them, and normally I got so many fingerprints on the screen already that I don't see the dots.
Thanks for the quick reply.
enoughsaid
Ipad has the same thing
My Archos 101 has then as well. Not really as bad when the unit is on. At least to me.
Just an FYI...
I put my iPad, iPhone, gtablet, and my wife's droid all side by side same lighting and viewing angle and the gtablet is the only one that has the visible grid and dots.
That is why I posted the question.
enoughsaid
grid dots on mine too!
I know this posting is old, but just wanted to say my g-tab has the same visable grid dots. I was going to take it back thinking it was just a lemon, but now that I see this I wont. This is the only posting I see that anyone has acknowledged this. I wonder if its all g tabs or just a bad batch.....
G-tabgirl said:
I know this posting is old, but just wanted to say my g-tab has the same visable grid dots. I was going to take it back thinking it was just a lemon, but now that I see this I wont. This is the only posting I see that anyone has acknowledged this. I wonder if its all g tabs or just a bad batch.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not a bad batch. the small reflective dots are part of the digitizer that registers touch input. On some devices it may be harder to see, but I assure you, they are there. I noticed them on both my Milestone and Nexus One.
I think that there are two kinds of capacitive screens. I had to return the first GTab bought in November because the micro SD card slot was not working. That one did not have any lines or dots. When I received the replacement one in January, I noticed the dots immediately. But well.. this one can keep the micro sd card in it's place!!
Has anyone noticed visible dots when the screen is on? I just got a replacement gtab and noticed the dots on a white background. They are shimmering dots - similar to when dust is on the screen...
Perhaps a screen protector would help? I saw the grid when the tablet was off on my old one too... but never when it was on like this...
Scott21 said:
Has anyone noticed visible dots when the screen is on? I just got a replacement gtab and noticed the dots on a white background. They are shimmering dots - similar to when dust is on the screen...
Perhaps a screen protector would help? I saw the grid when the tablet was off on my old one too... but never when it was on like this...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, i can still see them, when the screen is ON, so whats the update here?
i just bought my galaxy s2 today , but i noticed a strange circular spot on the lower right side of the screen, it is visible in gray or other dark background and is not affected by the brightness settings. should i get it replaced
Hard to be certain without a photo, but it sounds like a mark from the suction cup used to attach the screen - a few people have reported this, unfortunately. There are photos somewhere in the forum, can't seem to find them at the mo...
If so, yes - return it immediately.
i cant post a pic because im a new member, but thanks for the rep
deleted
sai4u - From another thread, suction mark in top right. Look like yours?
yes, i have the exact same problem
Shame. I'd return it, definitely.
Same issue, white circle in the lower right side of the screen, size of a coin, visible only on a grey background, just like the yellow left side issue. Doesn't bother me in real life usage, but still...
il get it replaced immediately, many thanks for the reply
sai4u said:
il get it replaced immediately, many thanks for the reply
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I too have this same problem unfortunately, I asked for replacement but currently phones out of stock here, Waiting for new stock Impatiently.
Was it easy for u to get it replaced ?
my friend got it. hopefully she can get a new one.
Mine is not this prominent though, I dont see it on such dark backgrounds...God knows how many pieces have it, and the fate of replaced piece.
Could be a remnant from production process and oleophobic coating. Glass parts are mostly transported by suction cups and this might leave this "mark" ...........
i also have a light spot on my phone which appears on gray or slightly dark backgrounds. it's on the left side. it does not appear to be the same thing as the one on previous pictures. it's as small as a dot which can be made by a marker.
dabajuy said:
i also have a light spot on my phone which appears on gray or slightly dark backgrounds. it's on the left side. it does not appear to be the same thing as the one on previous pictures. it's as small as a dot which can be made by a marker.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe you are talking about the white spot in default internet browser. It is located in the left lower corner. It is normal and it's there for hardware acceleration. Check to see if you have dead pixels, if the white spot only appears in default browser than your phone is ok.
mine appears all the time (provided that the background colors are gray and of the same shade). also, the spot is on the top-middle portion (portrait mode) of the phone. example, it reading SMS conversations, background is gray right? i can see the light spot there. i would post a picture but i'm still new to the forum.
Hi.
Mine have that exact circle too =/ .
So, you say it is not burn in ? i was thinking maybe that was because the weather widget sun.
Since im out of warranty i m thinking in open and cleaning it, what do you think ? would be that possible ?
drmedarius said:
Hi.
Mine have that exact circle too =/ .
So, you say it is not burn in ? i was thinking maybe that was because the weather widget sun.
Since im out of warranty i m thinking in open and cleaning it, what do you think ? would be that possible ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It would be possible for sure, but would be also a big mistake.
It's a hardware issue, not a dust one.
Cheers
Sent via my S2 monster
Hey there. After reading a few threads on various sites as well as on XDA-Developers I decided to make this thread. I have recently got a new Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100P on Orange UK) and I realized that underneath the screen there seem to be small dots. At first I realized this under direct light from a desk lamp, the dot on the top middle of the screen can only be seen under direct light at a certain angle, it looks like there's something on the actual glass because it seems to reflect making two dots in the same area. After doing further research I have found out that other people have been having similar problems, I also realized that under different angles I can actually find more of these dots around the screen when I look very close.
This does not seem to affect the screen at all whether it's on or off, it can only be seen when looking really close, with direct light pointing onto the screen and under certain angles.
Upon further research I ended up testing the screen with a black background in a completely dark room and I saw even more strange things which I'm not exactly sure how to explain, something that looks like lines all over the screen. I then read about people who've been using a sleeping app on which this issue was even more visible. I downloaded such an app and realized that in pure darkness the screen when it dims out with the app on does have weird lines and isn't pure black. The lines are black whereas he background is more of a really dark grey colour that glows. It's hard to explain, especially when your in a rush so I will throw up two images that describe the issue.
Issue 1: Dots
oi43.tinypic.com/21dk1ft.jpg
This is an example of the dots which can only be seen in direct light under certain angles.
Issue 2: Lines?
oi44.tinypic.com/2jg2xsi.jpg
This is something along the lines of what I see in a completely dark room on a black background or when the Sleep app is on a dimmed screen. The black lines are black whereas the background, the rest of the area that looks clean, looks sort of greyish and on the sleep app with a dimmed screen it looks like the grey area is glowing like one of them glow sticks.
Any ideas? Is this normal? So far this hasn't affected me in any way apart from the fact that I've noticed it, but then again I notice all sorts of imperfections in everything. Should I be worried? Could this affect the screen in the future? I've heard some people exchanged their SGS2's for new ones and still had the same problem? If this is normal, I guess I can live with it?
Thanks for your time.
Bump. Has anyone got any ideas suggestions?
need some screenshots....
cooza said:
need some screenshots....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They're right there, the TinyPic links under Issue 1 and Issue 2. I can't embed them because I've only just registered and need at least 8 posts.
crazyVegas said:
They're right there, the TinyPic links under Issue 1 and Issue 2. I can't embed them because I've only just registered and need at least 8 posts.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
O.k. sorry didnt realise.Just that I cant open them.
cooza said:
O.k. sorry didnt realise.Just that I cant open them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am not sure why. It works for me, but anyway I have reuploaded them onto another host.
Issue 1: s18.postimage.org/9brkdm7pj/21dk1ft.png
Issue 2: s18.postimage.org/ump4hvptz/2jg2xsi.png
These are drawings that I have made in paint because there is no way to screenshot whats actually happening.
No one knows? :0
I've seen posts similar to this on this forum before...
crazyVegas said:
No one knows? :0
I've seen posts similar to this on this forum before...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then search those posts for an answer no answer return to seller / service .
jje
crazyVegas said:
I am not sure why. It works for me, but anyway I have reuploaded them onto another host.
Issue 1: s18.postimage.org/9brkdm7pj/21dk1ft.png
Issue 2: s18.postimage.org/ump4hvptz/2jg2xsi.png
These are drawings that I have made in paint because there is no way to screenshot whats actually happening.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry mate Ive tried but I still cant open them,and I have been trying
Capture screenshot
Try using Home button + Power it should take a picture then atleast here its working
So did anyone already found some dead pixels or subpixels, or yellowspots / stains in the screen.
Let us know here.
Razje said:
So did anyone already found some dead pixels or subpixels, or yellowspots / stains in the screen.
Let us know here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope just perfect
awf said:
Nope just perfect
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lucky you, i have a "dead pixel", green one.
And a yellowspot in the rightbottom corner, but that'll fade over time. (i hope)
I'm glad that the screen has a very high resolution, it's really hard to even notice the dead pixel.
I have noticed a yellowish tinge at the bottom of the display. Only really notice it when there is a white background. Is it likely that the display is somehow faulty??
dibdin said:
I have noticed a yellowish tinge at the bottom of the display. Only really notice it when there is a white background. Is it likely that the display is somehow faulty??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the exact same, a yellowish spot in the bottom right corner.
I hoped it was the same problem as the iphone or SGS2.
They say the yellowspot is from the glue that they use to stick the screenlayers together, but it needs time to vaporise and should go away over time.
But I have my phone now almost a week and i still get the spot back now and then.
dibdin said:
I have noticed a yellowish tinge at the bottom of the display. Only really notice it when there is a white background. Is it likely that the display is somehow faulty??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1.
I've the same problem. I checked with service centre and they say it's software issues, which I can't believe.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk
prathaban said:
+1.
I've the same problem. I checked with service centre and they say it's software issues, which I can't believe.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol software problem :')
Sounds like bull**** to me.
I had contact with T-Mobile today, about the dead pixel and yellowspot.
The guy told me he's going to get information for me, and see if they can replace it. he'll send me an email later.
Same hear.
Barely visible yellowish (only on whites) at the bottom part of the screen.
It varies depending on the view angle.
Perfect screen here
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
T-Mobile called me today, they'll send me a new one next week
I've had 2 Xperia S's so far both have some/one dead subpixels, T-mobile will call me when they have it on stock it again.
Razje said:
T-Mobile called me today, they'll send me a new one next week
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lucky you! I'm still waiting for update from Sony! Will see if they can replace the unit.
I also noticed that at times the yellowish spot disappears and appears back again! I wonder what it could be!!
hiraj_panosian said:
I've had 2 Xperia S's so far both have some/one dead subpixels, T-mobile will call me when they have it on stock it again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah you are the guy from the T-Mobile forum (Hiraj) with 5 dead pixels.
Anyway they told me it's in stock again next week (Monday 19th)
Just noticed that my screen keeps flickering, this is more noticeable on white backgrounds, is this normal as in the auto brightness or should I be worried?
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
Hi guys just wanna update you regarding screen issues.
I've spoken with people on the forum of my country, other 2 guys with Xperia S and both of them got that really barely visible yellow tint on the bottom part of the screen (also, one of these guys has 2 Xperia S -him and his brother- and both of them have that tint).
Really difficult to explain it on forums (nothing compared to the GS2 yellow tint) because it's really hard to see and only visible on white/clear colors uniform backgrounds, but according to what I'm seeing it's a common issue, not a problem of a single faulty unit.
Got a blue/whiteisch pixel to the top right of my screen
They said i need to have more then 3 to get a new phone :/`
Can i fix this ?
GiveMe2Beers said:
Hi guys just wanna update you regarding screen issues.
I've spoken with people on the forum of my country, other 2 guys with Xperia S and both of them got that really barely visible yellow tint on the bottom part of the screen (also, one of these guys has 2 Xperia S -him and his brother- and both of them have that tint).
Really difficult to explain it on forums (nothing compared to the GS2 yellow tint) because it's really hard to see and only visible on white/clear colors uniform backgrounds, but according to what I'm seeing it's a common issue, not a problem of a single faulty unit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the problem too. I called technical team dept from where i bought the phone, and they asked me to do a screen test over the phone. I tap the screen it shows all white, tap again red, green etc etc. He asked me if i could see a yellowish tinge running across the bottom of the display when these colours appeared on the display which i couldn't to be honest. I took it back to the shop, and i dont know if it has to do with the bright lighting within the store, but it didn't show up hardly at all, barely noticeable. It seems less noticeable in a well lit environment, or outside as opposed to when i am at home where it i notice it more. It is midly annoying, but this shouldn't be the case.
Can anyone throw any light as to what this could be??
Thanks
dibdin said:
I have the problem too. I called technical team dept from where i bought the phone, and they asked me to do a screen test over the phone. I tap the screen it shows all white, tap again red, green etc etc. He asked me if i could see a yellowish tinge running across the bottom of the display when these colours appeared on the display which i couldn't to be honest. I took it back to the shop, and i dont know if it has to do with the bright lighting within the store, but it didn't show up hardly at all, barely noticeable. It seems less noticeable in a well lit environment, or outside as opposed to when i am at home where it i notice it more. It is midly annoying, but this shouldn't be the case.
Can anyone throw any light as to what this could be??
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe that yellowish tint has something to do with warmth from the screen or the battery or the screen staying on for a longer time or something or something.
because when I'm using it alot, playing games, browsing, whatsapp etc etc. for like an hour. It gets more visible.
And then it's from "barely noticeable" to "hard to miss"
I can clearly see it on Grey (notification slide down) or Blue (startscreen DrawSomething) or White.
Razje said:
I can clearly see it on Grey (notification slide down) or Blue (startscreen DrawSomething) or White.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here. Interesting what you say. I would still like to know where the consumer stands on this issue, and if Sony themselves would recogonise if this is a somehow a fault with the display. My Arc had no such problems.
Hi guys,
I'm new here, but I was reading the threads on the S from the start.
Reading through the screen problems I was thinking about the following:
The Xperia S's screen is glued- as I know -, like for example the iPhone4/4s'. Some i4 users noticed this yellowish tint as well, and they've came to a conclusion it was because of the glue what was used to put the screens together and it disappeared after about 1,5-2 weeks.
This could explain the reaction to temperature differences too.
Hey people!
I have had this Sony Xperia Z2 for about a week now and I'm happy about everything but the screen. When tilting the phone in decent lightning I can clearly see the grid in the shape of lines going vertically from the top to the bottom of the screen like you can see on the posted photo. I can also see the dots when the sun is shining but this is something that everybody is reporting so I'm not worried about that.
So my question is, do you also see this and as clear as I am?
Yes, you can sleep well, we have the same visible grid. This is a price for thinnes of display.
Nice
cedropol said:
Yes, you can sleep well, we have the same visible grid. This is a price for thinnes of display.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha, okay! Nice to here that I don't have an defect product.
Markaner said:
Haha, okay! Nice to here that I don't have an defect product.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
haha man don't worry i got these too on mines :$ i think its their technology will try to do a bit of research on it ^^
shaf46 said:
haha man don't worry i got these too on mines :$ i think its their technology will try to do a bit of research on it ^^
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay, please write here if you find out something about this subject. I find it quite strange though that no reviewers even mentions this when I picked up on it instantaneously.
About their technology, I saw a video from sony where they showed the display and the things underneath the screen. At one point they showed like blue lights shaped like lines which probably are what we see when looking at the screen from an non straight angle.
Markaner said:
Okay, please write here if you find out something about this subject. I find it quite strange though that no reviewers even mentions this when I picked up on it instantaneously.
About their technology, I saw a video from sony where they showed the display and the things underneath the screen. At one point they showed like blue lights shaped like lines which probably are what we see when looking at the screen from an non straight angle.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
even my z1 had this i guess its the technology use in the screen ( ex. triluminos )
It's in all capacitive touch phones, but it vary from one to one on how easy to spot them depending on the screen and touch screen technology...
I had these in almost all my phones, Sony and non-Sony so don't worry...
In Xperia Z is the same.
My first phone had massively visible patterns on the screen and were clearly visible when the screen was off, I got my device replaced as it had gaps and over heating issues and the new device I received has nothing on it. Even the ones on display in the store had none. So i will put it down to a certain batch / manufacturing lot carrying these patterns.
PS: my first device was a W15 and the new one is a W19.
Can anyone post a picture with the digitizer visible in order to assess if this would be an issue?
Thanks.
I wonder if it has to do with how reflective the Z2 screen is. I've noticed that it's more reflective than most smartphone screens. It's not a huge deal to me, but I also think it's why some people complain about the outdoor performance. Ideally Sony will improve this in the future.
Markaner said:
Hey people!
I have had this Sony Xperia Z2 for about a week now and I'm happy about everything but the screen. When tilting the phone in decent lightning I can clearly see the grid in the shape of lines going vertically from the top to the bottom of the screen like you can see on the posted photo. I can also see the dots when the sun is shining but this is something that everybody is reporting so I'm not worried about that.
So my question is, do you also see this and as clear as I am?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
same with mine. thought its a defect. this is my 2nd phone since i changed my 1st phone because it has dead pixel. now i thought my 2nd phone has defect again