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[Q] Green vertical pixel -suspect production fault

Hi Guys,
Not sure if i will be getting love letters or flames on this (maybe the later) but i can see a vertical green pixel line on my Galsexy S (my friend coined it, , yup, gurl-sexy a*s if you will).
Sorta like showthread.php?t=541945
but that is definitely a faulty screen. But on Galsexy it is more subtle than that, and it is the farthest left pixel (vertical orientation with Samsung logo at the top).
You can see this clearly on bright, preferably white, background.
Initially, i thought it was just my phone, but my buddy's phone has it too; exactly the same situation. In case you are wondering, nope, we bought it separately.
Could be production fault, could be just a batch, but how's your Galsexy?

Hello Bachok
I've had a look at mine and i had to put screen brightness up to maximum and like you said, it shows on a white background (i used google homepage)
There is a very very faint green line(running down the left) that i had to really look for just to find, so yes it does exist but i wouldn't say its a fault. It looks to me like its just the very edge of the screen. The line on mine is around 1/4 of a mm (about the width of a hair, maybe less) is yours worse? or are you just picking faults
btw Galsexy - I like it!

It's the built in LightSaber app!
same as this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8304185
Like I said in that thread, ask for a REPLACEMENT!

stickfinger said:
Hello Bachok
I've had a look at mine and i had to put screen brightness up to maximum and like you said, it shows on a white background (i used google homepage)
There is a very very faint green line(running down the left) that i had to really look for just to find, so yes it does exist but i wouldn't say its a fault. It looks to me like its just the very edge of the screen. The line on mine is around 1/4 of a mm (about the width of a hair, maybe less) is yours worse? or are you just picking faults
btw Galsexy - I like it!
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Believe me, i couldnt care less; not picking fault at all, just for the fun of it. Yes, you have to really-really-really scrutinize to notice it. I think the pixel may have been mis-cut from the production line, maybe red and blue element is missing? who knows...
Does this put me off? HELL NO

DaRkMyk said:
It's the built in LightSaber app!
same as this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8304185
Like I said in that thread, ask for a REPLACEMENT!
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Nope; i dont think it is that severe and since there are at least three separate cases of this green thingy, i think it may have been by design
I would have been devastated if i got the same problem. This vague green "lightsaber" may have been there from the beginning, but you cant see it on dark (especially black) background.

Nexus S Pure White Skin?

Herro peoples!
I want to buy a skin for my Nexus (not a "case").
I was wondering if there is a skin out there that is pure white. What I mean by that is a skin that is just white, with no menu button designs, NOTHING but white. If there is a white skin with cut outs for the menu buttons (so that they appear black when not turned on and glow white when active) I would be more interested in that though.
I desperately want to turn my "white" nexus to a completely white phone . If there is another way to do this besides skins, like changing the face cover or whatever please tell me.
Thanks ahead of time!

...Could I suggest a spray paint bottle ?

You can buy a bezel online and paint it white. You can also get an already white back cover. That's the whitest you'll get, since there's no screen with a white portion.

withinsea said:
...Could I suggest a spray paint bottle ?
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LOL. Naw I'm good. Some other guy tried that on the forums somewhere... I'm not that desperate...
polobunny said:
You can buy a bezel online and paint it white. You can also get an already white back cover. That's the whitest you'll get, since there's no screen with a white portion.
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My phone is already the white Nexus S from Telus so the battery cover won't be needed. I might try the bezel.
Unique skins (http://www.uniqueskins.com/Products/Samsung/Custom+Samsung+Nexus+S+Skin?t=c) and decalgirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-Skins) both have a white skin... Unique skins also let's you make your own skins so I can make a solid white one. I'll try that before anything else. Only worries are that the skins won't cover the 2 sides of the front screen that are black, only the other areas (only the top speaker area and bottom buttons area). I'd get upset if that happened lol. So I am going to end up getting a pure white case too

309041291a said:
LOL. Naw I'm good. Some other guy tried that on the forums somewhere... I'm not that desperate...
My phone is already the white Nexus S from Telus so the battery cover won't be needed. I might try the bezel.
Unique skins (http://www.uniqueskins.com/Products/Samsung/Custom+Samsung+Nexus+S+Skin?t=c) and decalgirl (http://www.decalgirl.com/category.view/Samsung-Google-Nexus-S-Skins) both have a white skin... Unique skins also let's you make your own skins so I can make a solid white one. I'll try that before anything else. Only worries are that the skins won't cover the 2 sides of the front screen that are black, only the other areas (only the top speaker area and bottom buttons area). I'd get upset if that happened lol. So I am going to end up getting a pure white case too
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The decal girl one looks like it has sides (and there's a solid white one). Dunno about the uniqueskin one. Since you already have a white back cover, there's only the bezel left.
Edit: It has the buttons though. >_>

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The decal girl one looks like it has sides (and there's a solid white one). Dunno about the uniqueskin one. Since you already have a white back cover, there's only the bezel left.
Edit: It has the buttons though. >_>
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Eh I;m actually not that upset about t having buttons I'd still get it LOL. Tough choices... I either make my own solid white skin on unique skin without (assuming) buttons or get the decagirl one with buttons... Which would look nicer?

Just to help you out some, I was trying to find actual pictures of the Decalgirl skin on a nexus s, I found one review. Here is a good idea what the phone would look like with the skin on, you just have to imagine it white Like I said in my thread about Decalgirl skins, when mine arrives I'll take some pictures. Hope this helped!
http://mommysmemorandum.com/decalgirl-giveaway-revie/

Drike19 said:
Just to help you out some, I was trying to find actual pictures of the Decalgirl skin on a nexus s, I found one review. Here is a good idea what the phone would look like with the skin on, you just have to imagine it white Like I said in my thread about Decalgirl skins, when mine arrives I'll take some pictures. Hope this helped!
http://mommysmemorandum.com/decalgirl-giveaway-revie/
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+1 (Wish I could give you +3 lol)
I was looking for something to show what it looks like on the phone screen but I couldn't find anything. Probably just being lazy. Thanks man, now I REALLY want that white skin XD ... + A white mercury silicon case ;P they be bawse
Hm I wonder if it is possible to get rid of the menu button print on the bottom... White-out/marker or paint ....? Or would it look nicer with the menu buttons... decisions decisions....

309041291a said:
+1 (Wish I could give you +3 lol)
I was looking for something to show what it looks like on the phone screen but I couldn't find anything. Probably just being lazy. Thanks man, now I REALLY want that white skin XD ... + A white mercury silicon case ;P they be bawse
Hm I wonder if it is possible to get rid of the menu button print on the bottom... White-out/marker or paint ....? Or would it look nicer with the menu buttons... decisions decisions....
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No problem always willing to help!
I believe when you get the skin you don't have to use the cutouts, you can leave them on to cover up, we shall find out tomorrow or Friday.

Drike19 said:
No problem always willing to help!
I believe when you get the skin you don't have to use the cutouts, you can leave them on to cover up, we shall find out tomorrow or Friday.
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Can't wait XD
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
***** EDIT:
I went ahead and bought one too and a white case. So when they come in the mail I'll slap them on and post pics in the thread I opened up.
The pics are already posted, here is a link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447778

Those with the white Moto X

I have been debating this phone for a while already. To replace my Gnex.
What first drew me was the customization aspect. I wanted to get a Black front & White back (like my old Droid Incredible).
However as with my Inc the white back after a while got dirty quick.
You guys with the White X, have you had any problems with that?
I might just go all black since the b&w combination was my only incentive to wait for a custom one.
Thank you guys.

I've heard numerous reports of the white getting dirty quickly.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

White matte rubbery surface getting dirty quickly? NO FRIGGIN WAY!!!
How is this a surprise to anyone? All you have to do is read one review, which will state the back is rubbery/matte

Due to the way they built the phone you can see dirt where the front and back are put together but a case would fix that

Thank you guys, now i'm 95% on getting it now. All black everything! 5% is on the HTC One, but i feel like i would have to really baby the phone compared to the X that i can just throw around (figuratively speaking of course)

You should try a white front. It looks really nice.

iandr0idos said:
You should try a white front. It looks really nice.
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The white front never really appealed to me. Specially on the X. The black on screen buttons just didn't work out for me. If they had a Google Now look, if they were white or theme how Keylime is supposed to be an overhaul that looks like Google now and how it's unifying everything. then maybe a white phone... I'm so picky... -___-

pilot85 said:
The white front never really appealed to me. Specially on the X. The black on screen buttons just didn't work out for me. If they had a Google Now look, if they were white or theme how Keylime is supposed to be an overhaul that looks like Google now and how it's unifying everything. then maybe a white phone... I'm so picky... -___-
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Man, if they do that I'll be so sad. The current version of Android + AMOLED + black front = a beautiful thing

Black vs White subtle differences

I got a chance today to get hold of both variations. Other than the obvious color on the back, there are several subtle differences:
1. Earpiece color, black vs white
2. Side finish, matte vs glossy
3. Back finish, soft-touch vs regular matte plastic (contrary to what Engadget reported)
I was going to grab the white one for the look, but after getting them in my hands, I changed my mind. That soft touch back on the black one is really comfortable to touch (I don't plan on using a case anyway). Also, I prefer the earpiece to be black.
Also take a look at this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47048121&postcount=123

timothyung said:
I got a chance today to get hold of both variations. Other than the obvious color on the back, there are several subtle differences:
1. Earpiece color, black vs white
2. Side finish, matte vs glossy
3. Back finish, soft-touch vs regular matte plastic (contrary to what Engadget reported)
I was going to grab the white one for the look, but after getting them in my hands, I changed my mind. That soft touch back on the black one is really comfortable to touch (I don't plan on using a case anyway). Also, I prefer the earpiece to be black.
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Weak, I didn't know that (about the finish on the back) or I too would've opted for black.

So the conclusion is that white has the better looking and the black is more comfortable for using?

taoxhui said:
So the conclusion is that white has the better looking and the black is more comfortable for using?
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16gb white was all that was available when i hit the play store yesterday so that's what i ordered. i like the black / white combo on this device and ordered the white spiegen ultra fit case to show it off.
won't really matter how the back compares against the black once the case is on there.
*shrugs.

taoxhui said:
So the conclusion is that white has the better looking and the black is more comfortable for using?
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Well yes, this is my opinion, although IMO white is just slightly more appealing if it also have a soft touch back.
I guess having soft touch on white is either very difficult, or will make it stain/turn yellow easily
I always believed that the white one will not have soft touch, until I read the Engadget report...but it turns out to be false

I have a white GS3 and love white devices but after never being able to get a case or bumper that can stay clean, I opted for the black Nexus 5.

Man, if I had known the white wasn't a soft-touch stain magnet, I may have considered it more. That white ear piece grill is ugly, though.

Now that you mention it it makes sense that they wouldnt go soft touch with the white. Makes me long for the black one now. Im not usually one to put my phone is a case, but I think without the softback I might go with a case this time around and see how it works. Regardless, they both look like great pieces of hardware

cyburke said:
16gb white was all that was available when i hit the play store yesterday so that's what i ordered. i like the black / white combo on this device and ordered the white spiegen ultra fit case to show it off.
won't really matter how the back compares against the black once the case is on there.
*shrugs.
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Whats a case?
/s

timothyung said:
I got a chance today to get hold of both variations. Other than the obvious color on the back, there are several subtle differences:
1. Earpiece color, black vs white
2. Side finish, matte vs glossy
3. Back finish, soft-touch vs regular matte plastic (contrary to what Engadget reported)
I was going to grab the white one for the look, but after getting them in my hands, I changed my mind. That soft touch back on the black one is really comfortable to touch (I don't plan on using a case anyway). Also, I prefer the earpiece to be black.
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Man thats disappointing. I was looking forward to the white. Did the back cover feel like the same type of plastic on the white HTC HERO? I Wish I could get hands on both. I was really up for the white but the ear piece looks silver in pics and I thought it would really detract from the gorgeous screen always catching your eye.
Shame they really should have documented that there was a difference in the two models and how they are finished.
Also how did the glossy sides feel of the white one? Im assuming the white is aimed stereotypically at the female market hence the glossy glossy sides.

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Man thats disappointing. I was looking forward to the white. Did the back cover feel like the same type of plastic on the white HTC HERO? I Wish I could get hands on both. I was really up for the white but the ear piece looks silver in pics and I thought it would really detract from the gorgeous screen always catching your eye.
Shame they really should have documented that there was a difference in the two models and how they are finished.
Also how did the glossy sides feel of the white one? Im assuming the white is aimed stereotypically at the female market hence the glossy glossy sides.
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I don't know how it compares to Hero... My first Android device is the GNex. It feels similar to white Note 3's back.
The sides shouldn't make that much difference in feel, I guess (I didn't check that out).

Looking at these pictures it seems the black one is fingerprint magnet:
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/31/nexus-5-hands-on-looks-like-an-impressive-google-android-flagship/

fatum2002 said:
Looking at these pictures it seems the black one is fingerprint magnet:
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/31/nexus-5-hands-on-looks-like-an-impressive-google-android-flagship/
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Not that bad from my limited testing. I tried pressing my finger on it, no obvious print; although there are slight smudges from (presumably) the previous person.

undercover said:
White one looks beautiful. I'm happy I went for it. Also, someone mentioned in another thread that it IS soft touch back.
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Alfonso87 said:
-.- I want the white one, and it doesn't look as you just said.
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I've got it in hand and it is really good looking, the back is a soft touch plastic but it is different to the black. The black is identical to the 2013 N7, where as the white is smoother and less absorbent, but still very comfortable.
Let's put it this way, in was stood with the black in one hand and the white in the other, could have had either and I walked away with the white
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Aw snap, wasted precious minutes debating on which color to get...
Finally pulled the trigger on white thinking that I could always cover it with the bumper case in case I regret, but I didn't notice the ugly earpiece! :crying:
And I thought they were of the same material..
fatum2002 said:
Looking at these pictures it seems the black one is fingerprint magnet:
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/31/nexus-5-hands-on-looks-like-an-impressive-google-android-flagship/
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ALL the phones/tablet he show in the comparison have greasy prints all over :laugh:
Even the two-year old phone I use everyday is much cleaner...

Yeah looking at YouTube vids the white is soft touch. The sides are definitely glossy I actually think it looks more premium than the black.
However the white earpiece cover is freaking unforgivable in my eyes who thought that was a good idea. Its so freaking distracting.
It may be good so you can quickly pick up the phone the right way up but coming from a gnex my eye is drawn to it since its the same size as the notification light on my nexus.
Also watching any video on this and your always going to be drawn to the white dot. If they were willing to do that they may as well have made the whole thing white. The point in the black front is to stop glare or light reflection so as not to distract from the screen. This does the opposite.
It reminds me of a mini galaxy tab when it first came out. I liked that and I like this just not the white earpiece. Silly design feature.
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Man I am SO glad I got black

Ok reading some of these comments made me feel better again about getting white! lol
Cannot wait until it is delivered!

hackdisk said:
Aw snap, wasted precious minutes debating on which color to get...
Finally pulled the trigger on white thinking that I could always cover it with the bumper case in case I regret, but I didn't notice the ugly earpiece! :crying:
And I thought they were of the same material..
ALL the phones/tablet he show in the comparison have greasy prints all over :laugh:
Even the two-year old phone I use everyday is much cleaner...
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I'm not sure if you can fix it with a black marker
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Yeah looking at YouTube vids the white is soft touch. The sides are definitely glossy I actually think it looks more premium than the black.
However the white earpiece cover is freaking unforgivable in my eyes who thought that was a good idea. Its so freaking distracting.
It may be good so you can quickly pick up the phone the right way up but coming from a gnex my eye is drawn to it since its the same size as the notification light on my nexus.
Also watching any video on this and your always going to be drawn to the white dot. If they were willing to do that they may as well have made the whole thing white. The point in the black front is to stop glare or light reflection so as not to distract from the screen. This does the opposite.
It reminds me of a mini galaxy tab when it first came out. I liked that and I like this just not the white earpiece. Silly design feature.
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We need more people who actually touched the device to get a conclusion. For me, the white one definitely feels like regular plastic.

ryude said:
Man I am SO glad I got black
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SupaDupaFly24 said:
Ok reading some of these comments made me feel better again about getting white! lol
Cannot wait until it is delivered!
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Haha, talk about a divergence in views. Black and white is really split down in the middle

[POLL] Which Galaxy Note 4 color will you get?

Based on this thread I'm posting a pool, so we can get a better visibility about the results.

Should be poll not pool. ?
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borijess said:
Should be poll not pool. ?
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2! ?
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LOL, thank you borijess. My mistake. Corrected.

have not seen one in hand, but from the pics, this time white gives a classic look.

White makes the color of the screen pop.

Probably should add 'Undecided' as an additional option ... I think a lot of people are still thinking through black or white.

I'll most likely choose black, because it seems to stand out better when laying around, which would make it some what easier to find. And then again I could buy a white one then slap a black otterbox on it...right..

Probably I'll pick black. I like darker colors more. My Note 2 is also grey.

This is a really hard decision. Black and white both look really good. I can't make up my mind.

one cant really go wrong with either color black or white. still an awesome phone

mwebb34 said:
I'll most likely choose black, because it seems to stand out better when laying around, which would make it some what easier to find. And then again I could buy a white one then slap a black otterbox on it...right..
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how would grey stand out more?

jamor414 said:
This is a really hard decision. Black and white both look really good. I can't make up my mind.
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Haha, the same here mate.
IchHabDickeEier said:
one cant really go wrong with either color black or white. still an awesome phone
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Yeah, cool thing about the black it's the fact that the sensors are "hidden". But I still undecided (even voting black ☺).

UCSB said:
Probably should add 'Undecided' as an additional option ... I think a lot of people are still thinking through black or white.
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I really should, now seems that I can't change the poll anymore. ?

Kawaisa said:
how would grey stand out more?
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I never said anything about grey

mwebb34 said:
I never said anything about grey
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Black is actually grey. Its not actually black.

Kawaisa said:
Black is actually grey. Its not actually black.
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Well....I haven't seen it in person yet. Looks like if it was grey Samsung would say grey instead of black..I don't know ......when I seen pics of it on the internet it looked black to me

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Well....I haven't seen it in person yet. Looks like if it was grey Samsung would say grey instead of black..I don't know ......when I seen pics of it on the internet it looked black to me
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Lighting in the videos makes it look black especially in the android authority ones. But ask anyone who has seen it in real life and they'd tell it's grey. Somewhat similar to the Note 3 in greyness except the back cover of the note 3 was actually black compared to this one.

Kawaisa said:
Lighting in the videos makes it look black especially in the android authority ones. But ask anyone who has seen it in real life and they'd tell it's grey. Somewhat similar to the Note 3 in greyness except the back cover of the note 3 was actually black compared to this one.
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Ok

Kawaisa said:
Lighting in the videos makes it look black especially in the android authority ones. But ask anyone who has seen it in real life and they'd tell it's grey. Somewhat similar to the Note 3 in greyness except the back cover of the note 3 was actually black compared to this one.
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Charcoal black, that's what Samsung's website says.

mwebb34 said:
Charcoal black, that's what Samsung's website says.
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YeH its more charcoal than black. Wish they could've made it pitch black