Ok I just bought my HD2 from T-mobile like maybe an hour ago I was lucky that my friend works at the store and they got some in stock. Lucky me right? Well I just wanted to know if this is normal. I can see pixels and dots on the screen in sunlight and if the phone is tilted at a certain angle along with what looks like a crash hatch pattern of lines that also look like pixels. I called support to see if this was a problem they said no. The t-mobile model phone also did this. Is this normal and what is it attributed to? Thanks.
Yeah same here i dont believe its dead pixies as it follows a straight line and is organized. I think its the screen itself..Anyone can confirm this?
I read some where that it's for the capacitive screen to operate correctly and the iphone has this in certain spots of the phone. I guess it's normal unless someone else wants to let us know if we are freaking out or not?
it is normal and in all hd2 versions ,it is the capastive sensors
hoss_n2 said:
it is normal and in all hd2 versions ,it is the capastive sensors
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winner winner chicken dinner!
Its like built in metallic dirt in the screen, nice huh
its reflective and makes the screen look dirty all the time
hoss_n2 said:
it is normal and in all hd2 versions ,it is the capastive sensors
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Thanks for the response I really appreciate it just wanted to make sure the phone was working properly it's a great phone....
digitallysick said:
Its like built in metallic dirt in the screen, nice huh
its reflective and makes the screen look dirty all the time
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funny guy. hehe
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hoss_n2 said:
it is normal and in all hd2 versions ,it is the capastive sensors
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Are some people paranoid or is it just me. Obviously they are not dead pixels. Or else you would be able to tell when the screen was lit up. My wing had the dots. I believe it was for the touchscreen the crosshatch pattern is the capasative screen
100% it's the capacitive touch sensors...
paranoia abound in this thread. i think the dots looks cool. especially when they sparkle while the screen is off. never shows up with any indoor light so it doesn't bother me while inside.
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Hello,
I have bought an HTC HD2 but I have noticed a grid of dots on the screen. (The dots are also visible when the phone is turned off)
They are visible under different angles especially in white background.
Sometimes it gives the impression of missing pixels but only under particular angles.
Is this normal or my is something wrong with my phone?
Thanks
I observe the same thing on my phone...I don't know what they are (would like to...hint hint) but I assume that they're normal...
...I saw an article that commented on them published some time ago (pre-release) which only furthers this belief.
I would say that you can see a "net" pattern on the screen, when you have light on it. But I would not describe it as dots.
Try to look at another phone, perhaps in a store or something to compare.
johnvfc said:
Hello,
I have bought an HTC HD2 but I have noticed a grid of dots on the screen. (The dots are also visible when the phone is turned off)
They are visible under different angles especially in white background.
Sometimes it gives the impression of missing pixels but only under particular angles.
Is this normal or my is something wrong with my phone?
Thanks
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They're part of the mechanics of the capacitive screen. As far as I'm aware, they distribute the field over the screen that is needed to detect finger touches.
If it's ridiculously noticable then I suppose it could become a problem, but I only see it, ironically, when I browse this site. I suppose it's the colour of the site makes it more noticable.
Anyway, there's other threads where people have asked the same question, and like I said, it's totally normal to see it a bit.
Thanks for the answers
I will try to see other HTC HD2 to compare.
By the way, does iPhone has the same grid ? Because iPhone has capacitive screen as well as HTC HD2.
johnvfc said:
Thanks for the answers
I will try to see other HTC HD2 to compare.
By the way, does iPhone has the same grid ? Because iPhone has capacitive screen as well as HTC HD2.
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Yes, it does. They're apparently more noticable around the edges of the screen.
It's hardly noticeable on iPhone than compared to HD2. This question is actually on the user guide and they said it's for the capacitve screen to function properly.
sinamar said:
It's hardly noticeable on iPhone than compared to HD2. This question is actually on the user guide and they said it's for the capacitve screen to function properly.
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The iPhone and HD2 screens can't be the exact same because Apple has patents on pretty much every technology in the iPhone so they would have to manufacture if differently.
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johncmolyneux said:
They're part of the mechanics of the capacitive screen. As far as I'm aware, they distribute the field over the screen that is needed to detect finger touches.
If it's ridiculously noticable then I suppose it could become a problem, but I only see it, ironically, when I browse this site. I suppose it's the colour of the site makes it more noticable.
Anyway, there's other threads where people have asked the same question, and like I said, it's totally normal to see it a bit.
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I only ever see the dots when my screen is off, so they don't bother me -- I actually think it's kind of cool.
I've seen the dots too. But only when the screen is off, and then only certain lighting conditions.
On the HTC/Google manufacturing vid for the nexus one display it shows how the screen is comprised of the LCD, the touch detection surface, and the glass. Well... I've just noticed that I can see the touch layer thing, or at least, it looks like the one showed in the video.
If you are under florescent light and look directly at the phone at eye level, tilt it slightly upwards, about 5 degrees or so, and you (well I) can see white dots all over the screen, the dots seem to be visible where the grid/crosshatch lines intersect.
Just thought it was strange, you can see it with the phone on or off
that`s normal, everybody can see it.
yup, just noticed it today ^^; (I've had the phone for 2 weeks)
I noticed it a while ago but I think this is normal.
Seems normal. At first I thought the glittering dots were dust, then realized they were aligned in a perfect grid.
I thought it was pretty cool when I saw it.
I'm glad that the visibility is less than that of the HD2, when I had the HD2 I ALWAYS noticed it.
starkruzr said:
I thought it was pretty cool when I saw it.
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I thought "oh hey, my phone sparkles in the sun just like vampires from a certain teenybopper series!"
I noticed it a while ago and pooped my pants for a second 'cos I thought they were scratches. My face was literally like
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Huey85 said:
I noticed it a while ago and pooped my pants for a second 'cos I thought they were scratches. My face was literally like
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Lol,make laughed.
You can see the crosshatch too if you move the phone around in bright light while the screen is off.
I thought that was damn cool.
I'm sure my eyes must be rubbish now, I cannot see what you guys are talking about
GazzaK said:
I'm sure my eyes must be rubbish now, I cannot see what you guys are talking about
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Turn off the screen of the phone.
Now try looking at the screen (there must be a decent light) moving it a little bit in diagonal, if you look very close you will see the grid of the touchscreen.
I've never noticed it until today
It scared me when I opened my n1..but I quite like the diagonal lines. The nexus also has a beautiful purple hue to it.
After hearing this news about the new screens coming to the nexus one it got me thinking. Will i be able to purchase an after market nexus one SLCD and install it on my "OLD" Nexus one, if not why?
We probably won't know until someone actually gets their hands on a Nexus with the SLCD and decides to disassemble it to make sure everything is the same to know if it's possible. But screen replacement is always pretty risky so unless you know what you're doing, I wouldn't try it anyways.
To me the question is why would you even want LCD over amoled. Amoled is better. They are only using LCD for lack of supply.
yeah i would never try doing that. i will get someone to do it for me and have them be responsible for any mistakes they make!
yeah i doubt anyone will tare down their N1 unless they break it...
blablum said:
To me the question is why would you even want LCD over amoled. Amoled is better. They are only using LCD for lack of supply.
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well my reason is i like being able to see my screen in the morning while on the bus. Its really about give or take in this situation. Its nice having a really nice screen with the deep blacks at night but at the end of the day i want my screen to be visible with out seeing my reflection while I'm out side..
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well my reason is i like being able to see my screen in the morning while on the bus. Its really about give or take in this situation. Its nice having a really nice screen with the deep blacks at night but at the end of the day i want my screen to be visible with out seeing my reflection while I'm out side..
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You mean you don't want your screen turning into a mirror when you're outside??
uberamd said:
You mean you don't want your screen turning into a mirror when you're outside??
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exactly this guys knows what im talking about!
but if there was a way to kinda provide a type filter on the screen that would help reduce the reflectiveness of the screen and not by Anti Glare, glare is not the problem its mainly reflections
Super-AMOLED displays are AMOLED displays with an integrated touch function..
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well my reason is i like being able to see my screen in the morning while on the bus.
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Ah, ok, that makes more sense. I don't know if it would help at all as I haven't tried miself, but reflected light is mostly polarized, maybe getting light sunglasses with polarized lenses would improve readability?
I just tried that, it doesn't seem to work, what almost sort of worked was putting my sun glasses on the screen and that improved the visibility very considerably. I dont know the UV rating for my glasses but only down side is that my screen a tone darker with the phone set on "auto".
solidmac said:
Its nice having a really nice screen with the deep blacks at night but at the end of the day i want my screen to be visible with out seeing my reflection while I'm outside.
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Well, at the end of the day the night starts, so the AMOLED screen in your N1 will do it just fine!
Lol lol you got me there but can someone have a answer for my filter question ?
Hi,
I do have an issue with the screen of my SGN :
When the display is dimed at maximum and with grey backgrounds, horizontal lines like shades (in portrait mode) are visible.
It's almost like the screen were dirty.
Is it a special thing on amoled screens ?
Am I the only one with that ?
Thanks in advance for your reaction.
And sorry for my english, I'm french...
My galaxy S had this my GSII had this even worse. It's samsung amoled design...
inurb said:
My galaxy S had this my GSII had this even worse. It's samsung amoled design...
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Thank you. But even with the Note ??!??
LM666 said:
Thank you. But even with the Note ??!??
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I have a SGN and I'm afraid I see the same thing. It's primarily on grey backgrounds...but sometimes is slightly visible on white backgrounds as well. Annoying....but the screen is otherwise brilliant. I suppose this is the price we have to pay...but I don't like it one bit ..
search the forum. There are threads about this and other display issues. You are far from being alone. I have sent mine back for this and other screen problems.
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Thank you. But even with the Note ??!??
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Yes, also present on the note... it is only viewable when you dim the screen and have a gray background. For example if you use the ScreenFilter app you can really see all the artifacts and lines. I don't really see this when you have full brightness.
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search the forum. There are threads about this and other display issues. You are far from being alone. I have sent mine back for this and other screen problems.
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Thanks. And did you get a Note with a perfect screen ?
Others also with that problem ?
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Thanks. And did you get a Note with a perfect screen ?
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Not got a replacement yet.
I've had two SGN's with these problems so far. The first one I ordered and the replacement I got. The first one I got even had dead pixels and dust behind the screen.
I don't think I will be getting a third one. Samsung really sucks at doing quality phones free from any defects. Just reading the threads about the SGN here on the forum shows that the screen is not the only problem. For an example, the physical buttons stops responding randomly and the note can't play some videos properly while other more older and cheaper phones can... I'm disappointed with these problems and I'm currently using my iPhone 4... Which works without any problem, but unfortunately doesn't have a 5.3" HD screen!!!!!
I have these 2 very light yellow areas on my screen.
Here's the interesting part, they don't show up on screen shots. They also appear to be getting brighter.
A new screen is probably the only fix. But I'm curious of the cause. Any ideas?
I have included a sample of the issue.
randalgibbons said:
I have these 2 very light yellow areas on my screen.
Here's the interesting part, they don't show up on screen shots. They also appear to be getting brighter.
A new screen is probably the only fix. But I'm curious of the cause. Any ideas?
I have included a sample of the issue.
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Did you draw that in paint on a screenshot or take a picture of your phone?
If they are hot spots (bright white dots) then they are part of the screen and a new screen is the only issue.
randalgibbons said:
I have these 2 very light yellow areas on my screen.
Here's the interesting part, they don't show up on screen shots. They also appear to be getting brighter.
A new screen is probably the only fix. But I'm curious of the cause. Any ideas?
I have included a sample of the issue.
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My first buy had similar problems. I exchanged in a store for another.
There were lots of defective screens in Poland.
Factory reset can help for few days.
First one:
Spencervb256 said:
Did you draw that in paint on a screenshot or take a picture of your phone?
If they are hot spots (bright white dots) then they are part of the screen and a new screen is the only issue.
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I drew that because they do not appear on screen shots. Could the color be between the LCD and the digitizer?
randalgibbons said:
I drew that because they do not appear on screen shots. Could the color be between the LCD and the digitizer?
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The colour is because of a ****ty screen. @acejavelin mentioned in another thread that they are caused by compression for some reason. Don't know how that happens. Like @dzidexx said another screen is the only thing which can solve it. Or deal with it, I do not know how bad it is sorry
randalgibbons said:
I drew that because they do not appear on screen shots. Could the color be between the LCD and the digitizer?
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Defect rather looks like "Lights behind the closed door".
Do a black photo or jpg file. Look at it with different levels of brightness.
Sometimes it can be observed with other colours.
More photos of defected screens(not mine):
dzidexx said:
Defect rather looks like "Lights behind the closed door".
Do a black photo or jpg file. Look at it with different levels of brightness.
Sometimes it can be observed with other colours.
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The last two pics are it exactly. Even though its a little annoying, I still love this phone!! Its the only issue I've had and I use it a lot. For everything. Between flashing, modding and every one of my boot animations has been made on this beast!
And thanks for all the input on this issue everyone.
And sorry to all those who suffer as I do with this affliction. Just kidding.
It's happening to me too. It's starting from the top right
DiegoMarinDiego said:
It's happening to me too. It's starting from the top right
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Hardware !! Read the thread and you'll see it has been made clear it is hardware.
I have the same issue. If I press on the bezel next to the yellow area with my fingers the colors go back to normal until I release. Could this be caused by the screws inside being too tight?
I would disassemble my phone and try to unscrew them a bit but since the back cover is glued I'd rather not unless I'm sure that's it.
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Hardware !! Read the thread and you'll see it has been made clear it is hardware.
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Congrats for pointing the obvious! You get 100 internet points :good:
DiegoMarinDiego said:
Congrats for pointing the obvious! You get 100 internet points :good:
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Sorry man I just didn't see the point of you stating it was happening to you when it didn't help diagnose the issue and it had already been said what the issue was.
Had the same thing with my phone and now with my laptop. Maybe I'm lucky
dgadelha said:
Had the same thing with my phone and now with my laptop. Maybe I'm lucky
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this is pretty typical for most lower quality lcd panels