Slight Screen Discoloration - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've noticed some slight screen discoloration on my LG G2. The discoloration is about half way down on the left side of the screen. It's a very slight yellow crescent shape of discoloration. It looks similar to the discoloration my iPhone 4 experienced. Has anyone seen this issue with the G2 screens?
I contacted Verizon and they are overnighting me a warranty replacement. They also reached out to LG, who claimed this is not a known issue with the device. I just wanted to make you guys aware, as well as see if anyone else has experienced this. I'm not too familiar with LCD technology, what could be causing this discoloration?
Unfortunately I cannot post pictures because I am a new member, but I wish I was able to show you all what I'm talking about. It is VERY minor, however, I can still see it an it is bothersome to me. I figured I should have it replaced considering it's no charge to me and I don't want it spread... if that's even possible?

I'm starting to question whether or not I want to accept the most likely refurbished phone Verizon is sending me. It seems the yellow has faded slightly, although it becomes more present when the screen is on for longer periods of time. I guess I just have an irrational fear of getting refurbished electronics, like there's going to be something wrong with it or it'll develop problems down the line. I guess I should just take the refurbished phone and call it good enough, this way I don't keep looking for the yellow discoloration every time I use my phone... yea, I'm that neurotic about perfection.

Screen Discoloration
My LG G2 has a similar discoloration, orange in color, on the right edge near the top. I have a replacement on the way.
I don't have a screen protector or a case on my phone. No water/moisture exposure, no drops, no extreme temperatures, etc.
Any idea what might be the cause?

I've got the exact same problem I tried seeing if doing a normal restart of the phone would help which hasn't and it doesn't appear in screenshots and it's also happened recently about 1/2 way down

I'm on my third G2 (in 9 months) with this problem. Few of the staff in the Verizon stores have ever seen or heard of this problem.
I'm probably going to change to a different phone.

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[Q] [HELP] Screen burn-in problems

Guys, I have a terrible issue with my LG G2's screen. Apparently, it looks like it's gotten some annoying burn-ins, which look like white lines running across the screen. They aren't much of a problem for me, but they have got very annoying in recent time. And, it seems like they are becoming more prominent with time. Here are some pics in order to get a feel of what I'm talking about. Can it be fixed with a display tester app? Please help! This burn-ins are driving me nuts! Didn't pay so much for a flagship handset with screen issues. :crying:
By the way, these burn-ins are most evident on grey backgrounds, as shown in the screenshots with a plain grey wallpaper.
Link to screenshots: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BySVfvd4_nwnMER5RENIdTZna28/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BySVfvd4_nwnMW5peEtsY2w1LVE/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BySVfvd4_nwnNGc0WG44TnRKOWc/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BySVfvd4_nwnNGpwVVhYUzFFTFE/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BySVfvd4_nwnY0pnVWsySllvZ0U/edit?usp=sharing
This is very strange.
I was under the impression that LCD screens could not get burn-in.
Maybe what you are experiencing is not burn in.
One of the reasons why i came to this phone because i have had the galaxy s2 with LED display and i got status bar burn in as i have noticed happens to many people with led displays. AMOLED included.
Dont quote me on this but Im pretty sure it must be the reflective foil getting too close or tearing on the back of the LCD at a pressure point. Did your phone LCD take in impacts/heavy pressure or anyoone sit on it?
abhinav.tella said:
Dont quote me on this but Im pretty sure it must be the reflective foil getting too close or tearing on the back of the LCD at a pressure point. Did your phone LCD take in impacts/heavy pressure or anyoone sit on it?
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No, not at all. I take great care of my device. Not once has it fallen, nor be treated with pressure on the screen. Once, my mother happened to sit on my brother's G2, however, but he didn't experience any issues whatsoever. At least no similar burn-ins as on my device.
Weird, get warranty replacement then, still sure its probably the reflective layer, but hard to say what else could cause it to warp, since you say it hasnt suffered any abnormal usage.
I have this problem as well, especially in Hangouts since it's grey in color. Not really a big deal though, as it goes away a few seconds later. Now if it sticks, then that's a problem.
mackster248 said:
I have this problem as well, especially in Hangouts since it's grey in color. Not really a big deal though, as it goes away a few seconds later. Now if it sticks, then that's a problem.
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Those weird lines seem to stick. But, I wouldn't want to mess with replacement units, warranty repair etc. If it gets too annoying to handle, my first approach would be the display tester app. Plus, these "burn-ins" are less prominent (almost invisible) in outdoor lighting and do not tend to appear as much (or at all) on different backgrounds than grey.

Screen Defect - "Bubble" under glass [Pic]

I've seen the discussions on screen scratches but didn't find any posts about this issue so I wanted to share.
Noticed a "bubble" or "ripple" under my glass today. There is no screen protector on my device. It's not very noticeable when the screen is on but in bright light it does stand out, especially with the screen off.
[Pic Attached] Took me awhile to get it to show up in a picture.
This is a Verizon S6 edge 64GB Black purchased at Best Buy in-store. I visited there today to exchange it but they did not have a replacement in stock but said they had no issues swapping it out and are going to call me.
Anyone else seen this?
Hello,
For the galaxy s6 black, for me i have the same issue but it's not affect the screen . On my S6 edge gold the screen is perfect ! no bubble ! For samsung it's totally normal !
I have a similar minor bubble too that is noticable only if I really hunt for it. Don't sweat it, every phone will have some minor insignificant defect. As long as it doesn't hamper your user experience or the device durability in any way, it's best yo ignore these and enjoy the phone instead. Speaking out of experience of having over half a dozen Samsung phones
I've returned my phone because of a bubble. There was One little bubble on the black area just above the menu button. It was a minor issue, but I couldn't ignore it, I knew it was there. You say don't sweat it, but I want my €850 phone to be perfect. Even if that means sending my phone back for One lousy bubble that isn't even visible if you don't pay attention to it.
One annoying bubble
Well, I am sad to say this but I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I noticed it right as I was taking my phone out of the dust wrap. I didn't even bother to turn the phone on, it is going back to sprint.
Just frustrated now because I know I'm planning to exchange but I can't fight the urge to customize... I don't know what Smart Switch will actually move over.
Wondering how long it will take for them to get replacement stock.
Mr_Bugman said:
Just frustrated now because I know I'm planning to exchange but I can't fight the urge to customize... I don't know what Smart Switch will actually move over.
Wondering how long it will take for them to get replacement stock.
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I noticed a ridge right down the middle of the screen when I was surfing websites with the Edge phone on its landscape side.
The ridge looked exactly like the the rectangle shape if you look at the IFixIt teardown for the S6 Edge.
Found more multiple bubbles under sunlight.
Took the phone into Samsung store and the person told me that a few people have complained about this issue, and that its not uncommon.
I checked their display models and they also had the same issue, although the bubbles and ridges were much worse on the phone I owned.
I ended up returning the phone and now may get a regular S6 unless they fix this issue.
helloamara1 said:
Well, I am sad to say this but I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I noticed it right as I was taking my phone out of the dust wrap. I didn't even bother to turn the phone on, it is going back to sprint.
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Compared to yours, mine is way milder. In fact it takes me about 5 mins to find at, at the right angle, even though I know exactly where to look for it. It's nearly impossible to capture on camera.
So I take back my words and agree that you should get yours replaced if it's so noticeable!
I had the same issue on my first S6 edge. It never really effected the device but I could see it when the device the screen was off, and I hated it. I called Tmobile and they sent me a new device that is flawless, I'm very happy with it my phone now. I think its probably something to do with the flexible displays.
My first edge had a large ridge/bubble up the center of the screen. My new one has a very small bubble at the top. I'm not worried about it.
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I had a scratched screen and got it changed.
My new screen has no scratches. If I look at it at an angle in full-on direct sunlight, I can see bumps under the glass in the screen itself. I was blinded for 10 minutes after it though, because it was under extremely bright direct sunlight. Nothing you would notice under regular use.
helloamara1 said:
Well, I am sad to say this but I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. I noticed it right as I was taking my phone out of the dust wrap. I didn't even bother to turn the phone on, it is going back to sprint.
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Wow, that's aggravating!
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They must of had some crack head worker's on the production line for this phone that is going to end up costing them a bunch of money!
I have it too in India. Sad. Though didnt notice after noticing it for the first time. Hardly visible in daily usage.
This is supposedly a known issue. My wife has a black 64GB edge and it had the bubble issue. We returned it to.ATT and they issued us one with a line of ripples in it. We were told to contact our local Samsung rep as they would not open another box. My white 64GB Edge is flawless.
My 32GB black edge from AT&T had a bubble. Only noticed it because I was looking for those scracthes, and I had plenty of them! I would have kept it since the bubble did not bother me as much as the fine scratches.
My 64GB Gold is pretty flawless from what I can tell. Though I am not looking too hard because I am realizing all these devices might have a tiny imperfection when under close examinatoin
No bubbles for me.
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Hello guys, I have GALAXY S6 Edge (SM-G925F) 32 GB from Sweden, And i also have a bubble under the glass, I talked with my operator and they said that they would need to take it into repair... what about you guys? did u get it replaced or what? cause i barely used this device 2 weeks feels a bit lame to send it into repair, the device itself ain't cheap to buy here it does cost around 960 euro...
The first unit I got had horrible screen tints. It was pretty much a downward gradient of pink, green, normal, green and pink. It was so bad that trying to read stuff downwards was literally hurting my head. you start from the top and notice the background of the text you're reading keep changing. The first unit also had a volume up button which was defective (I couldn't hear it clicking and when I don't click it at the very middle of the button it doesn't register the click).
Now to my second unit which I got this afternoon. Checked the buttons, perfect. No scratches. Was pretty happy until I got home and updated Android. The moment I saw the screen I was like... "WTF is that". There was literally small dots all over the screen. Diagonal dots which looks the same way a drop of water would look like on your screen (rainbow-ish).
Here's the pattern of the dots. Imagine it smaller and having rainbow-ish colors. (I suck at photoshop and I couldn't capture the problem on a camera.)
Went to a well lit room and checked it out. Yup, wasn't imagining it. Turned of the screen and I could still see the dots. The bad thing was that at closer inspection... TADAAA! A bubble at the top left of the screen.
Here I thought it would be impossible for me to be as unlucky as the people who got 4 replacements units with defects. Bad thing is that my carrier only allows 1 replacement. I'll have to go straight to Samsung and have them replace the unit.
After all the good reviews from almost everyone, this is extremely disappointing. First Samsung phone and their quality control just had to ruin things. This will probably be the last.
How have people fared with returning their Verizon versions? Mine has the lines of bubbles on it and it's a 64GB/Sapphire Black one from Verizon. My wife's has the same thing and hers is 64GB/White one from Best Buy. They only be seen in direct sunlight outside, I figured it was common since we both have them.
I think i have one. Has any one had a replacement from Samsung?

uneven screen backlight...anyone?

Hi guys,
Anyone else notice any uneven screen backlighting? I read forums on the v20, and when reading back text on white background - while scrolling down to read more text I notice dark shades on the screen. I downloaded screen test and lo and behold...dark patch on my screen! I then sent it back to LG and assured me that they replaced the screen module and tested it and all 'voltage' was normal - BUT, dark shades were still present albeit in a different spot!
Can someone here please confirm if this is a normal thing for LG screen as I realise it is LCD backlit and not OLED hence a few bleeding / inconsistency of backlight would be present. Even though I have never experienced this on ANY of my HTC's which were all LCD screens.
cheers guys! sorry for the long post!
Yes, i have it too! H910 variant. Two dark/dim spots that run horizontal from edge to edge. Can be more noticeable/annoying in landscape view than portrait actually.
Exchanged one brand new H910 for another. Same problem. Both manufactured 12/16. Havent had this on any other LG Ive owned (RS988 G5, D850 G3, P930 Nitro HD) or Moto for that matter. Pretty bummed to have this in an $830 USD device.
Edit...seems like the issue can be excaberated by different viewing angles. Also, totally anecdotal, but i looked at my display at a stoplight (wearing polarized shades) and i noticed the screen looked unaffected by the shades compared to other LCDs (cars TFT nav screen, an eIPS tablet, etc) that i have in the car. Wonder if what we are seeing is some type of side effect from a polarizing filter, or maybe lack of, used with this display/panel?
Or, maybe these things are edge-lit and LG used an uneven arrangement of emitters. Not really sure.
Good call...I do think it may be the backlight being edge lit! which could only mean (maybe) the backlight has failed at some spots or LG engineers mis-formulated where to put the lighting. it is very sad to hear that this may not be an isolated problem.
I did however sent it back for repair and the technician advice of a NEW LCD module/screen fitted. was sent back to me the same day!! WOW! BUT...same problem but it a different spot.
If this keeps going I may have to consider a new device altogether!
Then im starting to hear crackling on both earpiece and speakers....but thats a different thread!
arrgg...
I began to notice this on my v20 that I bought at the end of December, at first I thought it was just viewing angle or I messed up the screen. However my mom just got a v20 and hers' has the exact same problem in nearly the same spot. I should add that my phone is an LS997 that is completely stock. Also @D0NZ which screen test application did you use to see the problem better?
I used an app called full screen test...its free and simple. I then took a photo of it with my old htc m8 then sent it to lg for review.
The V10s have this as well. Something to do with the backlight and 2nd screen. Kind of got used to it on my V10. Was hoping that would have been addressed with the build of the V20.
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But I still have that unwanted effect even if the second screen is off?
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But I still have that unwanted effect even if the second screen is off?
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I think so. On the V10 it was really noticeable when the main screen went into immersive mode and the 2nd screen went off.
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this to me is a deal breaker! I read a lot on my phone, tis why I got a large screen! If this is the 'norm' for a flagship...
I pretty much think its unacceptable. They produce their own screens and cant get a flagship right? hmm...which phone to replace it with now that is available locally (for me that is down under)
So here are some pics I sent LG originally!
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So here are some pics I sent LG originally!
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Looking at your grey screen, those bands/dim areas are in the exact same locations on my device (and my prior V20)! It must be inherent to this panel. You said the bands/dim locations changed after LG swapped screens/devices for you though?
Either way, it is a bummer. I'm still undecided if I should return mine as well, or just live with it. Almost every recent device has some quirk to live with it seems. I recently traded a Samsung Galaxy S7 that had a beautiful AMOLED display, but the device picked up scratches (on the display *and* body) like I've never seen before. I even took a look over at the dark side (Apple), and they seem to be catching flak for overheating and camera problems in some iPhone 7 devices. Sigh.
I have it on one corner pretty bad, is this because of the IPS screen and how the frame of the phone is pressing on it?
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I have it on one corner pretty bad, is this because of the IPS screen and how the frame of the phone is pressing on it?
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I think its to do with backlight distribution tbh. Ive had a number of HTC's and NONE of them had backlight distribution issues. Im now wondering IF a 3rd party screen module would be better than the original LG produced? OR...if this is an isolated issue only on some devices. My device was manufactured Nov 2016. Maybe a later produced model has better screens? Anyone with a newer produced V20 care to share?
I think its the placement of the 2nd screen backlight. Ill try to find the thread. Someone with a V10 explained it last year.
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Here is the post I remember from the V10 forums that seem to make the most sense regarding backlight being uneven.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64236798&postcount=45
Both my replacement V20 and original V20 have uneven screen backlighting (at least the replacement has a better back cover mechanism). There is a dark spot in the middle of the status bar on white (or lighter) screens. What is weirder is that it is the exact same pattern and location as the first one. It is present in both stock and LOS. I suppose I'll just wait around a year and warranty it out then because I just want to start using the phone. I included an image for people that were curious how it looked.
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I think I can live with that...as in...the dim sections are on the edge of the screen. Mine was in the middle of the screen which i cannot stand!
I have sent the replaced screen NOT to LG but to the place where I bought it.
They said that the repairer that LG told me to send it to was the last on their system as 'reliable'. The store said that they will deal with the repairer and LG. I kind of hope the worst happens and they just offer me a refund or a total replacement - but I doubt that would happen!
UPDATE: so i sent it back to jb hifi, on the report, they can replicate the issue. On the repairers report - they couldnt
SO i get it back with all the 'test' that they have done on it being to manufacturer's specs.
Which i think now...was never good to begin with
Too bad i cant unsee what i can see...sux...I wonder if AMOLEDs have these issues? Anyone care to elaborate?
I have this issue with my LG V20 -- only when viewing photos
I have this issue with my LG V20 -- only when viewing photos - see photos -- screen has two long bright lines.
See attached photos - lines are not on the photos themselves --it is just in the backlighting -- and the lines are not there when viewing websites or if testing the screen with an test app. Please cut ans paste links to see photos - remove blank area after http -- I can't post links till I have 10 posts on this site - if any kind poster could repost so others can see them that would be great!
http ://oi64.tinypic.com/24q96aa.jpg
...and these lines stay the same even when you enlarge the photo...
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I have the same issue below secondary screen. Only noticeable on white background. Doesn't ruin reading books, it's there, but minor. I have dual sim variant. I'd be very upset if I paid launching price. All those things you only find out when you get the device.

image retention?

So far this has been the best mobile device I have ever owned from Palm, to BlackBerry, Motorola, iPhone, Samsung, Nexus, Asus. This has also been the best OS I have used to date. No lag, no battery drain, no boot loop, and I get a removable battery.
Too many features others lack for the same price with less storage for the same money as the V20.
All that being said there is a problem with this phone that also ocurred with my V10. I keep the screen on at maximum brightness all the time since battery is not an issue with this phone (I have many spare batteries). About 7 months into my V10 I started noticing "ghosting" along the left and right edge of the screen. I use white icons which means I always have a dark wall paper. I could notice a very thin whitish smear along the edges. Its not bleed like you sometimes see on the second screen. What I notice goes away when you turn off the screen a while or you switch to a lighter colored background. Then I started noticing that icons for notifications were beginning to burn into the screen when using a dark background... Very odd because this is almost always an issue with OLED screens and not LCD displays like on the LG phones. Then the screen burn in started occurint on the main screen, typically when a bright image is on the screen for a long time and when switching to a screen image with a dark background the borders of the previous image are still visible on the new image. Once the phone is off for while, again, the retention issue goes away but comes back if the same image is on the screen for more more than 30 seconds or so.
Thankfully This does not affect video playback or video streaming. Its only with digital images, logos, or text.
For those not familiar with this problem its called image retention.
I placed a warranty claim on the V10 and a new phone was sent. I traded in the replacement phone immediatley for the V20. And now only 4 months into ownership the exact same problem is occurring... Grrrreat.
When I called LG about the V10 they had no idea what I was talking about. I pointed out that this issue has been discussed in the forums for the last year.
Are you also seeing this issue?
porscheoscar said:
So far this has been the best mobile device I have ever owned from Palm, to BlackBerry, Motorola, iPhone, Samsung, Nexus, Asus. This has also been the best OS I have used to date. No lag, no battery drain, no boot loop, and I get a removable battery.
Too many features others lack for the same price with less storage for the same money as the V20.
All that being said there is a problem with this phone that also ocurred with my V10. I keep the screen on at maximum brightness all the time since battery is not an issue with this phone (I have many spare batteries). About 7 months into my V10 I started noticing "ghosting" along the left and right edge of the screen. I use white icons which means I always have a dark wall paper. I could notice a very thin whitish smear along the edges. Its not bleed like you sometimes see on the second screen. What I notice goes away when you turn off the screen a while or you switch to a lighter colored background. Then I started noticing that icons for notifications were beginning to burn into the screen when using a dark background... Very odd because this is almost always an issue with OLED screens and not LCD displays like on the LG phones. Then the screen burn in started occurint on the main screen, typically when a bright image is on the screen for a long time and when switching to a screen image with a dark background the borders of the previous image are still visible on the new image. Once the phone is off for while, again, the retention issue goes away but comes back if the same image is on the screen for more more than 30 seconds or so.
Thankfully This does not affect video playback or video streaming. Its only with digital images, logos, or text.
For those not familiar with this problem its called image retention.
I placed a warranty claim on the V10 and a new phone was sent. I traded in the replacement phone immediatley for the V20. And now only 4 months into ownership the exact same problem is occurring... Grrrreat.
When I called LG about the V10 they had no idea what I was talking about. I pointed out that this issue has been discussed in the forums for the last year.
Are you also seeing this issue?
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it will go away its not really screen burn in, lcd's have this issue and its common, turn screen off for 24 hours and let the lcd cool off and the ghosting will go away. The LCD's dont have the same screen burn in that the OLED screen would.. but latent images will occur if your keeping it on non stop and high brightness. IPS at its best.
also try and use the screen burn in app and let it spam the screen with the multi colors overnight, this will help cover the burn in like ghost images.
24 hours? Hmm... I will try 8 hours tops because of obligations I need to be available by phone all the time.
I have had IPS displays before that were on all the time and didnt see this issue before...and I run all my devices into the ground.
My Plasma TV has latency issues, my Samsung AMOLED displays have burn in, Samsung LCDs had vertical banding, this LG IPS display has latency...so which displays are immune from premature (in less than one 12 month) issues?
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24 hours? Hmm... I will try 8 hours tops because of obligations I need to be available by phone all the time.
I have had IPS displays before that were on all the time and didnt see this issue before...and I run all my devices into the ground.
My Plasma TV has latency issues, my Samsung AMOLED displays have burn in, Samsung LCDs had vertical banding, this LG IPS display has latency...so which displays are immune from premature (in less than one 12 month) issues?
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V10 , V20 , G5's displays ( maybe include G6) are quantum dot IPS so they all meet image retention . Other IPS displays never meet this problem
I noticed this issue on my v20. If the phone remains off for a bit the image goes away. It can be annoying but if it doesn't hurt the phone
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The screen on the V20 isn't a regular IPS, it's a "quantum dot IPS" which may be more prone to some degree of image retention due to their form of illumination (I don't know a lot about it but it's a kind of atomic luminesence) which supposedly increases colour accuracy and range while lowering the power requirement for for the backlight.
It's possible this might be the root cause of the 'ghosting' but I'm mostly guessing.
Ironic though if QD displays are prone to ghosting, and LG knowingly equipped thier phone with an always-on second screen with that tech.
Yes. I'm on my 2nd replacement for the same issue. The phone I'm typing on is now having it. The screens last anywhere from 6 to 8 months before breaking down.
Glad to see that this isn't only happening to me, I find it super annoying, I never had this happen before on other devices, and it's an unacceptable occurrence that of course nothing will be done about it, I for one can't wait to get rid of the V20.
same thing started happening to my v20 recently, around 4-5 month old phone. it's an annoyance that should happen to a flagship phone, but it looks like we're SOL...
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Tilted Pixel lines Problem.
I am also facing same problem with my 3 months old LG V20 Phone.
My phone have one more Problem.
I can see pixel lining (in whole screen) even though it is quad hd display. But the problem is that it is not horizontal, It is tilted 10 degree, and there is no vertical lines that I can recognize . And it is annoying to me.
If the screen is equally pixelated then I should have seen both vertical and horizontal lines of pixel equally like you can see in TV LCD Displays.
I encourage anyone whose 12 month warranty is about to expire to file a claim. And not use the phone at maximum brightness unless outdoors. Luckily I had some other issues with the phone like NFC and the speaker being somewhat distorted and the phone was replaced for those issues as well. If you see any deterioration in any other hardware aspect of your V20 you should definitely file a warranty claim.
I plan to keep this warranty replacement for another year as the only phone with the image quality I like is the Sony Experia XZ Premium which doesn't work with Verizon. Believe it or not I compared the V20 to virtually every new OLED flagship anr they all had a dingy yellowy color compared to the V20, including the new iPhone X. The Sony was the only phone that had both the color accuracy like and LCD but the deep color pop of an OLED. Best of both worlds with the only 4K screen and battery life better than my V20
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It is my understanding that the V20 will get image retention, but not actually burn-in. Is this true?
Also, I have searched for solutions to the image retention problem. Most solutions advise the use of apps that cycle through colors or simply leaving the device off for awhile. I used a color cycle app, which helped, but the issue returns. And leaving my device off is, simply put, not an option. I did come across a post about replacing the thermal paste. Any truth to this method?
But I'm wondering, if I go through with taking my phone apart to apply paste, wouldn't it be beneficial to also replace the screen as well? Or am I missing some factor I haven't read about yet?
JynxTheFierce said:
It is my understanding that the V20 will get image retention, but not actually burn-in. Is this true?
Also, I have searched for solutions to the image retention problem. Most solutions advise the use of apps that cycle through colors or simply leaving the device off for awhile. I used a color cycle app, which helped, but the issue returns. And leaving my device off is, simply put, not an option. I did come across a post about replacing the thermal paste. Any truth to this method?
But I'm wondering, if I go through with taking my phone apart to apply paste, wouldn't it be beneficial to also replace the screen as well? Or am I missing some factor I haven't read about yet?
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Once image retention sets in it will return once the screen is on for long enough. I ran those screen burn in apps overnight for months. Made no difference at all. The only option is to completely replace the display if you can get it cheap.
JynxTheFierce said:
It is my understanding that the V20 will get image retention, but not actually burn-in. Is this true?
Also, I have searched for solutions to the image retention problem. Most solutions advise the use of apps that cycle through colors or simply leaving the device off for awhile. I used a color cycle app, which helped, but the issue returns. And leaving my device off is, simply put, not an option. I did come across a post about replacing the thermal paste. Any truth to this method?
But I'm wondering, if I go through with taking my phone apart to apply paste, wouldn't it be beneficial to also replace the screen as well? Or am I missing some factor I haven't read about yet?
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No need to do all that, install Night Screen by paper airplane dev team and set the slider at around 80%(make sure you're on the moon icon). Also let the screen cool off before you do this and set it up. You won't really notice the filter much and all the retention problems will be a thing of the pass.
@porscheoscar - No kidding lol Replacement LCD are not cheap. I'm gonna keep an eye on them cause I want to keep my V20 as long as possible. One of the last phones, that I'm aware of, I can carry an extra battery for. I love switching batteries while my friends with their latest, greatest phones watch their battery percentage like a hawk hehe
@salvichulo - Thanks for the tip ^_^ I installed it & am giving it a workout. I try not to be on my phone a lot, but I'm a gamer ;P Once phones became powerful enough to really game on, I killed my Xbox Live account & game exclusively on my phone. When I get the money I'm gonna look into getting an Android Emulator for my laptop.
A bunch of people are on here saying that they notice this ghosting problem after a few months, and that after that their phone's screen deteriorates rapidly. I just got this phone for Christmas, and I love it, but I noticed this annoying ghosting problem immediately. Should I be worried? I'm a little nervous it's getting worse.
why don't you root your phone? By rooting your phone you can change color setting by using custom kernel it help you with this problem .
VocaloidBoy said:
why don't you root your phone? By rooting your phone you can change color setting by using custom kernel it help you with this problem .
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I don't really know how to root my phone, it seems complicated, and wouldn't it void the warranty?
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A bunch of people are on here saying that they notice this ghosting problem after a few months, and that after that their phone's screen deteriorates rapidly. I just got this phone for Christmas, and I love it, but I noticed this annoying ghosting problem immediately. Should I be worried? I'm a little nervous it's getting worse.
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You can use app Nightly from Play Store, set to 75% and ghosting effect disappear
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I don't really know how to root my phone, it seems complicated, and wouldn't it void the warranty?
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Of course warranty will be void

LG V20 pixels burning into screen.. ?

So.. Just today ive been noticing the remnants of a game or video name being "left" "burnt" (if you will) into the right top to mid side down the ride side of my display.. Any ideas? Has anyone else experianced this? Trying to recreate it but its only doing it very fantly currently.. And barley noticable.. But after i had played my game for a little while earlier i could clearly make out parts of the game remnants on my display..
I get this too but it only shows up on grayish colors and it goes away after about an hour or so. Happens mainly with 2nd screen but it'll do it every now and then on the main one. Brightness seems to affect it's appearance more as well. It shows up more frequently for me when Brightness is @ 90 and up.
same here , i am getting the pixel burn as well. what can i do any suggestion?
I'm getting the same problem, called T-Mobile they're sending me a replacement unit to replace the replacement for the original that was bootlooping.
For all with the problem, I suggest getting LG to repair it since it should be covered under warranty. Also, just thought I'd add that LCD screens don't burn in, like their AMOLED counterparts. I believe you can describe this as ghosting, or just say the pixel is stuck on the same color if a customer service rep asks. I could be wrong, but this is what I've heard for most of my life. Hope that you guys solve your issues and return to a problem free experience!
Guys try a program called Pure Noise 2 and let it work overnight. I never had this issue with my Note 4 but even then I periodically ran the noise program. Let me know if it works!
Residual Image
I have this issue as well. From Google sleuthing I've discovered it is referred to as "Residual Image" and it is not a "burn in". It was said that the lcd tech used by LG has this "characteristic". It does self correct. And, most definitely appears most often with gray backgrounds. After seeing both of my parents s7 Edges AMOLED screen burn in issues, I feel we have the better tech comparatively. yay?
Screen Retention\Ghosting
Same problem.
Is covered under warranty?
Did anyone solved this?
Some screens - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72790659&postcount=5
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I have this issue as well. From Google sleuthing I've discovered it is referred to as "Residual Image" and it is not a "burn in". It was said that the lcd tech used by LG has this "characteristic". It does self correct. And, most definitely appears most often with gray backgrounds. After seeing both of my parents s7 Edges AMOLED screen burn in issues, I feel we have the better tech comparatively. yay?
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This is pretty much the conclusion I've come to after researching for awhile

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