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Do all Nexus 7 have gray scale issue?

It starts to bother me like some of the texts on the websites are really hard to read. I was thinking to replace mine cuz mine also had screen separation and dimming/flicking issues. But I am seeing a lot of threads saying they actually got worse ones, so is it worth for me to send mine back or not? Do all the Nexus 7 have the same problem? Thx for help, guys.

If you're having a hard time reading then replace it. I bought a N7 for my gf (mine is a c60, hers c70) and my screen is slightly washed out compared to hers but nowhere near the level of not being able to read stuff.

I don't think a replacement will help with the washed out colors, white saturation, unclear small text, etc.
I've had four Nexus 7s, they have all had the same issues. I'm hoping this is something Google can fix with an update.

Mine doesn't have any screen issues just that stupid speaker...
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happyjack96 said:
Mine doesn't have any screen issues just that stupid speaker...
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It's possible you may just not notice it. I suspect if you visit this page you may have a hard time seeing any boxes after 249 or 250. I'm not certain, but I think this is what is leading to some small text on white backgrounds to be a bit distorted.
http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/white.php

Honestly I think at least some complaints about the screen come from people who aren't used to properly adjusted neutral displays, which IPS panels typically are.
I noticed my N7 looked less saturated compared to my G2 but is quite similar to my calibrated IPS monitor and my calibrated HDTV.
Not saying there aren't legitament issues out there, but it might not be as common as these forums make it look
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There seems to be something wrong with the greens and yellows to me. They look very pastel. Comparing this to every tablet I own, Nook Color, Touch Pad, iPad 3, the Nexus 7 those two colors look more faded, other colors seem fine though.

Thx for the responses,guys. Well I don't expect too much about the display cuz overall that's already good enough for the bucks... I used a few of Samsung and apple devices, those displays are comfortable & sharp...but Asus........, I'm just a little bit disappointed about this one Guess I'll just hang on and see if I can get used to it otherwise just send it back to Google.
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Is there a realistic chance ASUS will fix the color calibration on the Nexus 7?

I sold my 16 gb and bought a 32 gb Nexus 7 last Saturday, and unlike my 16gb one, which had pretty bad screen separation, the 32 gb one is perfect outside of the display colors. Everything has a blue tint to it and it's bugging the hell out of me because my last one did not have it.
I went to Office Depot to look at their display tablets today and the two Nexus 7 they had up the had same hue along with an Asus Transformer tablet. Seeing that Transformer has been out way longer and has the same type of screen problem, is it realistic to think that Asus can or will make any adjustments to the Nexus 7's display?

clusterchuck said:
I sold my 16 gb and bought a 32 gb Nexus 7 last Saturday, and unlike my 16gb one, which had pretty bad screen separation, the 32 gb one is perfect outside of the display colors. Everything has a blue tint to it and it's bugging the hell out of me because my last one did not have it.
I went to Office Depot to look at their display tablets today and the two Nexus 7 they had up the had same hue along with an Asus Transformer tablet. Seeing that Transformer has been out way longer and has the same type of screen problem, is it realistic to think that Asus can or will make any adjustments to the Nexus 7's display?
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You can do it yourself..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widgets.big.tegra.prism.toggle
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kilometers4 said:
You can do it yourself..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widgets.big.tegra.prism.toggle
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Is there a free app that does it? Or do I have to shell out $2?

kilometers4 said:
You can do it yourself..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widgets.big.tegra.prism.toggle
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Seems that the issue that the app resolves is somewhat separate from mine. It addresses washed colors after watching videos. My colors are that way all the time on this Nexus lol.

You know what, I keep asking myself the same thing pretty much
I returned my 16gb for a 32gb... and I keep thinking that the 16gb had noticeably better screen quality. I keep telling myself that it's placebo, that I'm tripping.. I just have this distinct feeling that something is very different and not for the better... I don't know, would have to have more people.

Not seeing any problems here.
But then I haven't been brainwashed into looking for problems that don't really exist.
Would have even noticed anything, unless you came here?

I dont think asus will ever fix it.
Disable Prism doesnt fix colors. It just fixes the Problem with darkened display after watching a Video.

How bad is it, I'm toiling with purchasing one of these tabs?
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you will notice washed out colors especially when you compare it to ipad3 directly.

CrazyPeter said:
Not seeing any problems here.
But then I haven't been brainwashed into looking for problems that don't really exist.
Would have even noticed anything, unless you came here?
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I thought there was a problem with colours on my girlfriend's Nexus 7 as soon as I saw it.
I hadn't read about this problem anywhere nor been to this forum before.

CrazyPeter said:
Not seeing any problems here.
But then I haven't been brainwashed into looking for problems that don't really exist.
Would have even noticed anything, unless you came here?
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Yes . If I wouldn't have came here and never bought the 16gb Version, I would have still thought the screen looked pretty bad but I wouldn't have thought there was a potential fix. I probably will end up rolling the dice and taking it back if I can't get used to it, something that I really do not want to do.

dannysmith43 said:
How bad is it, I'm toiling with purchasing one of these tabs?
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Just look at my attachment, the 32 gb is on the left.

I work in color profiles all day long. The first day out of the box I noticed a lousy tungsten blue hue. Think color temperature levels like warm and cold (or cool). This is adjusted like a cool setting but far more.
I'm really surprised this is not a bigger deal for users. On day one I was not too worried because I thought our awesome dev community would be all over it. But, I guess only some of us notice, and it really seems to be a low issue in general.. unfortunately.
know for sure if I get a N10 it will be way better. Samsung's screens are awesome and if anything they come with exaggerated screen settings..
Thanks for the thread.

Is there a good screen replacement for the Nexus 7 that would fix this issue?

The screen wash out is real. I was very skeptical reading about it since my 16 from Walmart was perfect out of the box. I decided to upgrade to the 32 and only office depot had it. Well when I opened and turned it on, I knew something was wrong. The colors were over bright causing a wash out.
The unit on the left is the 16, on the right, the 32. Both running same rom and kernel. This picture was taken on auto brightness sitting side by side but tests were done on various light levels, including max and areas around the house. Tests were done by my husband too, so its not just me.
16 is a C8O, the defective one was CAO and the replacement that I got is C9O and looks much more like the 16.
I would hope that Asus will fix this problem but if it's been this long, I'm more in doubt.
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[Q] Nexus 7 or Nexus 10?

This isn't a 'which is better?' question, because they're two different sized tablets at different price points. I'm definitely considering getting a tablet soon, and I think it would have to be one of the two Nexus devices. But, which one should I get, is my question.
I used to have an OG Asus Transformer, and initially I used it frequently, but I ended up just going back to my desktop for general browsing etc. I think it might have been to do with the slightly outdated OS and specs, but also to do with the size.
I'm not sure if I want the very portable and rugged 7 inch screen, or the less portable and more cumbersome 10 inch screen.
Also, the price of a 32GB N7 is considerably cheaper than it's 32GB big brother, and I could also get mobile data if I wish.
I want to know if the smaller screen size and lower specs really make a difference on the experience.
Does anyone have both? And is the N7 big enough for watching Netflix, browsing the web etc. Cheers.

I didn't like web browsing on my Nexus 7, but enjoy it on my Nexus 10. Holding the device for games might of been slightly better on the Nexus 7 than Nexus 10 imo though, but the extra screen estate is nice on the Nexus 10.

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I didn't like web browsing on my Nexus 7, but enjoy it on my Nexus 10. Holding the device for games might of been slightly better on the Nexus 7 than Nexus 10 imo though, but the extra screen estate is nice on the Nexus 10.
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I am quite a gamer, and I guess gaming on a Nexus 7 would be easier. How about portability, do you take your devices anywhere?
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Tibbz96 said:
How about portability, do you take your devices anywhere?
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Yep, was walking around downtown a bit for about 2 hours with my N10 the other day; it's not too big of a problem as long as you have a bag of some sort I guess (I have a backpack and a laptop bag), but just carrying the N10 around with no case or anything probably isn't "too" ideal.
At the least, I think some sort of "book" cover with a grip might be nice for the N10 (which if I understand right, was planned to be available from Google, but was scrapped for redesign)

Hi Tibb,
I own both (Nex10 32GB and Nex7 32Gb 3G).
The Nexus 7 is perfect for carrying around, in the train/bus, on coffee breaks at the Autobahn , etc. The Nexus 10 is a little bit too big if you're walking or if it gets crowded on the bus/train, not that it is a bulky device but "on-the-go" the Nexus 7 wins in my opinion.
Gaming is good on both devices, it really depends on the game, for example "Asphalt 7: Heat", with the N7 the game is much easier to control, 'cause the N7 is smaller, on the N10 the display and graphics really rock with the game. It's hard to decide.
For sure browsing is much nicer on the N10, you have more of a desktop browsing experience. On the N7 browsing is more or less the same experience as on a smartphone.
Watching Netflix/movies, again hard to decide. When it gets to movies, my opinion: the bigger/the better the screen, the better the movie experience, so the N10 wins. But again, on the train/plane/bus and "on-the-go" I would prefer the N7.
I really like using my N10 at home and the N7 in all other cases.
When I switch directly from the N10 to the N7, for a short time the display of the N7 really sucks because the N10s display is so top notch.....
greez
C.

Zenith24 said:
Hi Tibb,
I own both (Nex10 32GB and Nex7 32Gb 3G).
The Nexus 7 is perfect for carrying around, in the train/bus, on coffee breaks at the Autobahn , etc. The Nexus 10 is a little bit too big if you're walking or if it gets crowded on the bus/train, not that it is a bulky device but "on-the-go" the Nexus 7 wins in my opinion.
Gaming is good on both devices, it really depends on the game, for example "Asphalt 7: Heat", with the N7 the game is much easier to control, 'cause the N7 is smaller, on the N10 the display and graphics really rock with the game. It's hard to decide.
For sure browsing is much nicer on the N10, you have more of a desktop browsing experience. On the N7 browsing is more or less the same experience as on a smartphone.
Watching Netflix/movies, again hard to decide. When it gets to movies, my opinion: the bigger/the better the screen, the better the movie experience, so the N10 wins. But again, on the train/plane/bus and "on-the-go" I would prefer the N7.
I really like using my N10 at home and the N7 in all other cases.
When I switch directly from the N10 to the N7, for a short time the display of the N7 really sucks because the N10s display is so top notch.....
greez
C.
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Just wanted to know one thing: the screen on the N7 is AMOLED, right? And the N10 has a LCD of some sort, right?
How good or bad are the blacks on the N10 screen compared to the AMOLED screen. I want to know because I own a Galaxy s2 and a Galaxy tab 7.7, which both have AMOLED tech, and I just love the colors and blacks I get on these screens. I am going to buy a N10 now, as soon as I see one, but I want to know about the "black" (how deep it is) first. Or could anyone please upload a picture with both N7 and N10 using a black background as wallpaper so I can get an idea?

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Just wanted to know one thing: the screen on the N7 is AMOLED, right? And the N10 has a LCD of some sort, right?
How good or bad are the blacks on the N10 screen compared to the AMOLED screen. I want to know because I own a Galaxy s2 and a Galaxy tab 7.7, which both have AMOLED tech, and I just love the colors and blacks I get on these screens. I am going to buy a N10 now, as soon as I see one, but I want to know about the "black" (how deep it is) first. Or could anyone please upload a picture with both N7 and N10 using a black background as wallpaper so I can get an idea?
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The N7 does not have an AMOLED screen. It has an IPS screen. AMOLED is usually a technology used by Samsung on smartphones (keyword = usually).

404 ERROR said:
The N7 does not have an AMOLED screen. It has an IPS screen. AMOLED is usually a technology used by Samsung on smartphones (keyword = usually).
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Hmm, ok I was wrong about the Nexus 7 screen. Don't know why I thought it was AMOLED. Anyway how is the black on the Nexus 10? Say when you boot it upin a dark room, will you see the backlight in the corners and will it be grayish rather than pure black?

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Hmm, ok I was wrong about the Nexus 7 screen. Don't know why I thought it was AMOLED. Anyway how is the black on the Nexus 10? Say when you boot it upin a dark room, will you see the backlight in the corners and will it be grayish rather than pure black?
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If you read around, people are talking about light bleed. It definitely hurts the level of black. The black isn't great and you'll definitely have some light bleed in the corners.
While the Nexus 10 is known for its high pixel density, it certainly doesn't have the best looking screen. That doesn't mean it's a trash screen though. It's pretty good even coming from a GNex whose screen I tweaked to fit my liking.

404 ERROR said:
If you read around, people are talking about light bleed. It definitely hurts the level of black. The black isn't great and you'll definitely have some light bleed in the corners.
While the Nexus 10 is known for its high pixel density, it certainly doesn't have the best looking screen. That doesn't mean it's a trash screen though. It's pretty good even coming from a GNex whose screen I tweaked to fit my liking.
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Yes I read about these corner bleeds on the forums, but I thought that might have been a first batch issue. I will buy a Nexus 10 as soon as I see one in the shops anyway, but it is just good to know what you will get before you buy anything

retrorom said:
Yes I read about these corner bleeds on the forums, but I thought that might have been a first batch issue. I will buy a Nexus 10 as soon as I see one in the shops anyway, but it is just good to know what you will get before you buy anything
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I got mine from the second batch and it still persists (not heavily though). To be honest, I didn't even know what light bleed was until I read around the Nexus 10 forums. Had to Google it to really know what it was about, and I decided to check up on all my LCD displays. All of them had it to a degree. I think people are making an exaggeratedly huge deal out of it. Don't bash me for that, because I'm sure there are people who either are very sensitive to this kind of thing or got a unit that was just completely unacceptable, but I really doubt that this many people can be possibly bothered by backlight bleeding which is prevalent in nearly all LCD displays. It just seems like something that got caught on and is spreading - "The Light Bleed Plague."
Anyway, if you're not in the dark a lot, you'll be okay.

I'm still undecided on which I want to get :silly:
I can get a 32GB N7 for £179, or a 32GB N10 for £389..
Small screen or big screen... agh I can't decide!

Tibbz96 said:
I'm still undecided on which I want to get :silly:
I can get a 32GB N7 for £179, or a 32GB N10 for £389..
Small screen or big screen... agh I can't decide!
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Well, let's see. I don't have a Nexus 7, so you don't have to take my post into too much consideration, but I want you to spend money on what fits you.
The Nexus 7's specs are on the verge of being outdated. That means, give it about 6 months and a new low-cost tablet will come out. I'm guessing the Snapdragon S4 Pro will become the chip of future lower-end tablets and that thing is a beast even if it doesn't beat the Exynos 5250.
I'm sure the experience is fine as it is right now, but as apps start to make more use of the power, the Nexus 7 might start to be considered as "slow" in a few months. Unless you want to replace your tablet often, then I think this is quite problematic.
If you seriously want something portable, I would wait. Give it maybe 6 months and you can get something that'll last you 1.5 years. If you want something now, the N10 will get you far. The 5250 SOC is no joke even if its pushing a high resolution.
Again, I speak from just reading around and not from experience, so feel free to disagree or ignore this post.

404 ERROR said:
I got mine from the second batch and it still persists (not heavily though). To be honest, I didn't even know what light bleed was until I read around the Nexus 10 forums. Had to Google it to really know what it was about, and I decided to check up on all my LCD displays. All of them had it to a degree. I think people are making an exaggeratedly huge deal out of it. Don't bash me for that, because I'm sure there are people who either are very sensitive to this kind of thing or got a unit that was just completely unacceptable, but I really doubt that this many people can be possibly bothered by backlight bleeding which is prevalent in nearly all LCD displays. It just seems like something that got caught on and is spreading - "The Light Bleed Plague."
Anyway, if you're not in the dark a lot, you'll be okay.
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How do you find out which batch your Nexus 10 is from?

I have both. Honestly fell in love with the form factor of the 7. Just perfect. If i need larger I use my computer. Seems like what you did even with the asus so I'd go with the 7 if i were you.

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How do you find out which batch your Nexus 10 is from?
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It's really a guess. I bought my directly after the first time it got sold out. But I believe there is also a naming scheme for the S/N and mine suggested it was the second (it had a B or 2 in there instead of an A or 1, I forgot which one it was though).

While I dont have the Nexus 7 or the Nexus 10 yet, I have used the Nexus 7 and own another 7 inch tablet and currently use an older 10.1 inch tegra 2 tablet. I would say this decision comes down purely to where and how you want to use it. If you plan on using it mostly at home or in the office then get the Nexus 10 hands down. I personally think the 7inch form factor is way too small and I feel like I am more using a large phone rather than a full tablet experience.
If you plan on using the tablet on the go, like bringing it to starbucks, traveling around with it, using it on the go, then get the 7 inch, its massively more portable.
In the end though, I just find 7 inch as far too small. I have big hands and its just not fun to use. Others mileage may vary.

nexus 10
I agreeing with pal who say that nexus 7 is for train/bus etc and nexus 10 is for home usage.

Yeah I think it'll be more of a home usage thing There's those dock connectors on the bottom of the N10, will we be seeing any docks/keyboards soon?
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[Q] My Nexus 7 has washed out colors!

I bought a Nexus 7 yesterday. But i the colors are washed out.
Should i return it or wait for the screen to warm up, as many tell me to do?

I have the same situation. I do believe it's a software issue. Don't know how to fix it though.
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Please use the search bar in the top right before making a thread. There's already a couple threads for this already.
If you are rooted, you can download the TricksterMOD application and under Specifics, turn off Smart Dimmer. This might help.
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It is just a characteristic of the LCD panel I think.
I've had AMOLED and SAMOLED devices for the past ~4'ish years, so it was a bit jarring to see the washed out colors on the N7. When I compare it side by side to my Galaxy Nexus, it is really surprising the difference in colors.
The 7's screen also appears to be "warm" compared to the GNex which is more "cool".

Whites have a yellowish tint?

First of all, I love this tablet. The only complaint that I have is that compared to my 2 previous 2012 Nexus 7s (now sold) and my Nexus 4, the new Nexus 7 I just received yesterday has a rather different color temperature. Whites aren't white -- instead, it has a yellowish tint to it.
Are any of you guys experiencing this, or is this just an LCD panel lottery that I lost? I'm wondering if I should swap this one out at Staples, return it and wait for the next batch, or if this is a normal characteristic of the JDI panels used in the 2013 Nexus 7?
This is really confusing to me, because in the AnandTech mini review, the 2013 Nexus 7's white point average is 6940K while the original Nexus 7's is 6215K. So my new tablet should have a cooler/more blue color than my old one, but instead it's the opposite and looks warmer/yellow.

mine is like yours so I just think its that way but I prefer it actually

I'm seeing a lot of green wash into whites/browns with mine, and poor black levels (too bright.)
The effect is more pronounced if there's a lot of green in a photo to start with.
I've posted photos comparing what I'm seeing on this device with what I see on a Note 8 in some of the other forum threads on this device.

No the whites are white especially compared to the old N7 which had yellow tint
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No the whites are white especially compared to the old N7 which had yellow tint
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That gives me hope that not all the displays used in the 2013s look like this. I ordered this one online from Staples, so I haven't seen another 2013 in person yet. I guess I'll head to Staples and Best Buy and look at the demo units and compare them to mine.
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Reading the other threads make me nervous about exchanging it now. This one has no dust under the screen, no dead pixels, no random reboots, the wireless charging works fine, etc. Aside from the yellowish screen, it's perfect.

I've seen what you guys are talking about with different Nexus 10s side by side. Had one where white looks like snow and two others beside it piss yellow looking white. I wonder if that's due to sourcing the display from different companies. My 2013 N7 arrives tomorrow so I hope it's not funky.

Just bought mine from my local Best Buy tonight. My screen looks perfectly fine. Also, no random reboots(was on it 4 hours straight), and no dust under the screen. I'll check it out again in the morning, but keeping my fingers crossed that mine is good! I didn't even know there were any issues with them until reading this thread
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Displays ARE different.
Get over it, guys.
With the Sony Xperia Tablet Z, many people also always complain about the display being too yellowish.
Some displays are too bluish, some have a reddish tint (like my prev-gen N7), some greenish (my SGS2), some yellowish (my Tablet Z).
That's how it is. Some people will shout: "But my Samsung has perfect white", bla... But this isn't true, either. Most probably their display will have blue tint, but they are accustomed to it.
If you want perfect colors, you have to buy Apple, and even then you can't be sure.
And now enjoy your Nexus 7,damnit!

I actually have a good screen, no reboots, (haven't tested wireless charging, probably should) but I'm not actually experiencing the yellowish tint. Try to download Dead Pixel Test by Ossibus Software from Google Play (only a 64kb app), launch it, then tap once to get to "pure" white. Post a picture (not a screenshot) of the tablet at that point.
EDIT: I've noticed that the xda app does have a yellow tint, but doing the dead pixel test reveals a pure white. This could just be xda.
-Adam
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yes, its a lottery. i compared 4 units now, all had different (from bad to worse) whites and contrast setting that effect the scroll blur, overall sharpness and black levels. there's definitely green push somewhere that comes of as yellow tinted screen overall depending on other settings of that particular screen or page you're viewing etc. keep on exchanging or wait for kernels with color control if they ever come that is.
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and never go by any review which provide any screen tests and data. they were victims of the lottery too.
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Well, I've got an HTC Desire, and after every reboot, the display gets horribly yellow. Though, turning screen off and on resolves it. Thing is, displays differ from device to device. A friend has a SGS3 with overly cold display, the kind that made my eyse stare at it all the time
Then I look back at my Desire, and it looks yellow. But it goes off after a little time(the yellowish look).
What you should try is to lookat your N7 for longer periods of time, and you'll get accustomed to it

Perfect whites here.

Just wait. Custom kernels will allow you to adjust all of this. With my nexus 4 the colors were not ideal for me, flashed a kernel and choose from the many options of color settings. There will be something for everyone, no matter what colors you prefer.

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Just wait. Custom kernels will allow you to adjust all of this. With my nexus 4 the colors were not ideal for me, flashed a kernel and choose from the many options of color settings. There will be something for everyone, no matter what colors you prefer.
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we don't know that yet. nexus 4 color adjustments on kernel level were possible due to the exposed color controls. somebody needs to confirm if it's even an option with this device.

hasenbein1966 said:
If you want perfect colors, you have to buy Apple, and even then you can't be sure.
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Correct. Even iPad 4s suffer from screen issues. Just Google "ipad 4 yellow screen" and "ipad 4 backlight bleed".

true, ipad screens is just another lottery.
i'm going to borrow this from another thread just to show how Nexus screen looks next to a good screen.

tom289 said:
. . . The only complaint that I have is that compared to my 2 previous 2012 Nexus 7s (now sold) and my Nexus 4, the new Nexus 7 I just received yesterday has a rather different color temperature. Whites aren't white -- instead, it has a yellowish tint to it . . .
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Definitely different white than my original Nexus 7. First thing I did was open Kindle in both, because I wanted to compare font sharpness, and I was struck by 2013 Nexus 7 looking yellowish compared to original, and thought I much preferred the softer look of the white on the original. Now, however, after using the new 2013 model for 2 days, when I compare the two, the new one seems white and the old one seems pinkish! So I think perception changes with use and familiarity.
I had far more noticeable white balance issues with Galaxy S3, and there was also a noticeable difference in white balance between Galaxy Note GT-N7000 and the AT&T LTE version.

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What you should try is to lookat your N7 for longer periods of time, and you'll get accustomed to it
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I can't get used to it -- I have really low tolerance for this stuff. Especially since my Nexus 4 screen has good whites, and I'm sometimes switching back and forth between the devices. Or the 3 monitors on my desk that have excellent whites. It's too jarring.
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i'm going to borrow this from another thread just to show how Nexus screen looks next to a good screen.
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Exactly like that.
cushcalc said:
Definitely different white than my original Nexus 7. First thing I did was open Kindle in both, because I wanted to compare font sharpness, and I was struck by 2013 Nexus 7 looking yellowish compared to original, and thought I much preferred the softer look of the white on the original. Now, however, after using the new 2013 model for 2 days, when I compare the two, the new one seems white and the old one seems pinkish! So I think perception changes with use and familiarity.
I had far more noticeable white balance issues with Galaxy S3, and there was also a noticeable difference in white balance between Galaxy Note GT-N7000 and the AT&T LTE version.
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I won't even get started on AMOLED screens on my past Galaxies lol
Thinking back, my very first Nexus 4 had very pure whites. My current Nexus 4 is more yellow than that the first one. So for the Nexus 7 to appear yellow to my Nexus 4, it's got to be really bad.

Just to give an update...
I decided to order one from Amazon yesterday instead of exchanging the Staples one. I figured that buying from a different retailer would increase my chances of getting a different batch.
The old one from Staples was made in June 2013, while the new one from Amazon was made in July 2013.
Overall the screen looks much less yellow than my old one! So yes, LCD display lottery

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thanks!
would you be able to provide some side by side shots by any chance?