Support me if your screen got dust - LG Optimus 4X HD

Hi all,
i just get back my p880 after replacement screen since the dust under the screen, but guess what?
It happened again just for 1 week.
i did write a email for them.
Hi,
I wanna make a complain on your flagship product !
last week(roughly Nov 27) i did collect a unit P880 after screen replacement due to dust under the screen. However after 1 week, it still happen again !
This is a quality issue on this unit! and i am not the only 1, my girlfriend also having same problem from day 1, and mine too.
Before sent in , i did ask your staff! your staff say no, this isnt quality issue, so far i am the only 1. i take it at that time.
But when i get back my phone, and this happened again in just 1 week !
And i did research ! i am not the only 1.
Here is the URL:
English:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1744934
http://craftkeys.com/lg/lg-optimus-4x-hd-dust-under-screen/
Chinese:
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5240214-1-1.html
http://detail.zol.com.cn/311/310329/review.shtml
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5040987-1-1.html
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-5264111-1-1.html
http://bbs.xda.cn/thread-11166077-1-1.html
Please give me reasonable advice.
Please support me, if you having same problems with me.

No this isn't their flagship product
This is just an unsupported old phone
and mine never have any dust issue
any pictures support what you said?

yes ,my p880 is in this tragedy .i think LG should make actions to give us a clear device not a dirty
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hkhkhkhk said:
No this isn't their flagship product
This is just an unsupported old phone
and mine never have any dust issue
any pictures support what you said?
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Too bad, i dont have a pro camera right now. and also hard to capture by camera.
and i believe those p880 with this issue will be more dust after certain usage.
just 1 week, there are 2 medium dot under screen. from my exp last times, about 1-2 month, there lots of dust and big 1.
really make me so sad. what a product with this stupid issue!

i have the same issue too but its really slight. the dust are hardly seen under normal usage and only when the screen is off and im looking for it.
not something very irritating but yea, it shouldn't be there. btw my Optimus One had this problem too but it was really a thick dense line of dust from the bottom left corner of the screen.
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i have only one and barely notice it
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L2Deliver said:
i have the same issue too but its really slight. the dust are hardly seen under normal usage and only when the screen is off and im looking for it.
not something very irritating but yea, it shouldn't be there. btw my Optimus One had this problem too but it was really a thick dense line of dust from the bottom left corner of the screen.
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for mine, it's more worst....
and the stupid LG in Singapore still haven't reply yet.
If today still not giving me a reply,I will call tomorrow.
So if other also got this issue, please leave a messages here to support me.
thanks

stupidfrog said:
for mine, it's more worst....
and the stupid LG in Singapore still haven't reply yet.
If today still not giving me a reply,I will call tomorrow.
So if other also got this issue, please leave a messages here to support me.
thanks
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go straight down to the service centre at Alexandra road if u want fast repair. call email also no use you can't fix it yourself anyway.
Bring along your proof of purchase (receipt) and warranty card.

L2Deliver said:
go straight down to the service centre at Alexandra road if u want fast repair. call email also no use you can't fix it yourself anyway.
Bring along your proof of purchase (receipt) and warranty card.
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i know where is it, and send before. i post here that because i believe it will happen again after second service.
previously i emailed, they said sent to their service center.
in the service center i asked,and they said no this quality issue on other p880. what i feel is nonsense, just other people lazy go for it.
And purposely go there for same problem, i am quite unhappy, because wasting my time to go and back.
And they just replace the window glass, i dont think can fix permanently, since this is a common issue for most people, wasnt?

Hello I have the same issue, in my P880 I saw specs of dust two days after of purchase, now 2 months later I have many specs, some are very annoying at sunlight. Sadly in my Country I do not have technical support from LG.

andypv4 said:
Hello I have the same issue, in my P880 I saw specs of dust two days after of purchase, now 2 months later I have many specs, some are very annoying at sunlight. Sadly in my Country I do not have technical support from LG.
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no lg technical ?? i know how you feel bro
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I have three particles in the middle/high of the screen, and that annoys me at sunlight...
I will try LG Backup support.
I got it for like one month, you think they will replace it ?
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they will replace the window( the front glass) not the screen. however, since this is defective, i requested to replace another phone under the singapore lemon law. but still not yet replay from last friday sent in

Hurry up. Once I have the same problem with my optimus swift, the delay for taking mobile to service center coasted me additional money for replacing screen and glass.
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How i' fixed one dust dot.
Hello
Today i noticed white dust point between my screen and glass of phone... and.. i was pissed off!!! because phone is one month old!
Tried to calmdown ... but every time when i looked on the screen i saw nothing but that white dot...
So... i don't take any responsibility for this "tutorial" on damaging your glass or screen or phone...
So... turn off you phone ... using your pointing finger make speed hard taps on dust area with little bit bending of whole phone.
With this method i managed to move dust point from middle of screen to bottom edge of screen... and with more bending and taping on edhe area
dust spot is disappeared. (it took me 2 minutes of tapping)
I konw it sounds crazy but it worked and i'm happy again

nomaj said:
Hello
Today i noticed white dust point between my screen and glass of phone... and.. i was pissed off!!! because phone is one month old!
Tried to calmdown ... but every time when i looked on the screen i saw nothing but that white dot...
So... i don't take any responsibility for this "tutorial" on damaging your glass or screen or phone...
So... turn off you phone ... using your pointing finger make speed hard taps on dust area with little bit bending of whole phone.
With this method i managed to move dust point from middle of screen to bottom edge of screen... and with more bending and taping on edhe area
dust spot is disappeared. (it took me 2 minutes of tapping)
I konw it sounds crazy but it worked and i'm happy again
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You ruined my idea of build nano-vacuum cleaners for that!!!

Isn't this problem partly due to the fact that there's a large gap between the display and touchscreen itself?

Ultraman1966 said:
Isn't this problem partly due to the fact that there's a large gap between the display and touchscreen itself?
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Probably... i moved my dust dot like i wanted

I've been contemplating getting this phone for a while now but this puts me right off. My SGS doesn't have this problem as the display and touchscreen are bonded together.

Please, could you explain more accurately ? I really wish to remove these dust and i'm very interested in your method
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Design Defect? Dust Under The Screen - PH

I'm on my 3rd P970 and I'm wondering... is this device inherently defective? I got this phone last month and due to dust particles taking residence under the screen, I asked LG for a replacement. After much grief and threatening on my part they replaced the unit, but after a day I discovered it suffering from the same dust issue and so I asked for another replacement and now here we are. Barely a day of normal handling and it already has dust.
If you guys have the time, please check for dust using this method and let me know if you're experiencing the same issue. Also, let us know where you're from, I also want to find out if it's a country specific issue.
1. Lock the screen so the backlight is out
2. Use a flashlight to check the screen
3. Prepare for disappointment
Also, I know that in some countries, consumer laws can be very empowering, but in the Philippines, companies will try to give you the runaround if they think they can get away with it.
No dust in here.
No dust in here neither.
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No dust here, but I'm on my 3rd OB also.
The first two had lots of dead pixels. And the current one have just arrive from warranty because off a speaker malfunction... And I think that the vibration is a bit different comparing with the previous OB's I had...
So not a great experience so far ...
genioux said:
No dust here, but I'm on my 3rd OB also.
The first two had lots of dead pixels. And the current one have just arrive from warranty because off a speaker malfunction... And I think that the vibration is a bit different comparing with the previous OB's I had...
So not a great experience so far ...
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My 2nd replacement had two dead pixels apart from the dust issue... I almost had a heart attack when I realized what those dots were
I'm glad the others have not experienced problems w their OBs
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Nope. No dust in my OB.
I find curious how many of you needed a replacement. I havent found any problems with mine.
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no dust is inside.
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Since optimus one have that issue, I think your problem is "normal thing"
slurpdroid said:
Since optimus one have that issue, I think your problem is "normal thing"
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Ha! I've owned an Optimus One and had this issue with that device as well. I don't have that issue with my ever reliable nexus s so I shouldn't have to endure it with the OB.
i have dust under the screen but it`s come after he arrived from assistance (lcd display replaced due the dead pixel) lazy stupid workers and they have a certificate .....
no dust for me too..
I do have a dust under my screen because the screen has been replaced (it didn't work), and stupid technicians replaced it negligently.
It really drives me crazy! every time I look at my screen, I feel that it's really worst phone what I have.. ( Why couldn't the technicians give me a new phone simply?!)
Do you agree that I have to take my phone and ask for cleaning of the dust? (or new phone, but they won't give me easily)
Mine is also dust free and it's my first OB
i have no dust but many little white pixels -.- you only can see in black background but theyre not annoying
two OBs at house but no dust in both.. I think philippines is a dusty place just joking man.. But i also really wonder how u guys get such replacements, here in india they repair the product(carefully) and dont replace easily..
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two OBs at house but no dust in both.. I think philippines is a dusty place just joking man.. But i also really wonder how u guys get such replacements, here in india they repair the product(carefully) and dont replace easily..
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True they are all cunning wolves....
Anyways my ob is great
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I'm going to send my phone to repairing, is it justified in your opinion to send a phone because of a dust under the screen? would you do the same?
No dust under my screen kabayan. Where did you buy your OB? Had mine repaired last week due to some problems with the main board. The folks at SM Cyberzone had its main board replaced for free. Great service though kinda slow Hope you get a new unit without any problems whatsoever.
ohadz said:
I do have a dust under my screen because the screen has been replaced (it didn't work), and stupid technicians replaced it negligently.
It really drives me crazy! every time I look at my screen, I feel that it's really worst phone what I have.. ( Why couldn't the technicians give me a new phone simply?!)
Do you agree that I have to take my phone and ask for cleaning of the dust? (or new phone, but they won't give me easily)
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Threaten to sue the bastards for selling a defective product. That's what I did and how I got these substandard replacements. I've had it to be honest and will ask for a refund if they f*ck it up again
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facekill1337 said:
i have no dust but many little white pixels -.- you only can see in black background but theyre not annoying
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But if it's less than perfect you should ask for a replacement. You paid good money for it, no reason you shouldn't get your money's worth
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[Q] Screen cracked, touch not responding properly.

Hey everyone.
A few months ago I dropped my phone for the first time. It turned out that the screen had gotten a large crack down through the middle, running all the way from the top to the bottom. I tried using it, and the touch capabilities didn't seem to be affected, so basically it was just cosmetic at first.
But this afternoon, after having used it lightly since morning without issues, the phone suddenly started responding weird to touch. Whenever I touch the screen, it registers touches all over the screen, and I'm not even able to dial in my pin code after rebooting.
Does anyone have an idea what might have happened, what is broken, and how much it will set me back to fix it?
BTW, the phone arrived with a red pixel, I noticed it once when booting up, but thought it was just a bug or something. Later I found out that is actually a fault with the phone, and most companies have dead pixel policies, I'm wondering, is it possible to return the phone for a new because of the red pixel?
Thank you for your time.
I think it will be a little hard to prove that dead pixel after being cracked. If you have some skills, you can change it yourself, its not very hard and you can find the screen on the internet.
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RuedasLocas said:
I think it will be a little hard to prove that dead pixel after being cracked. If you have some skills, you can change it yourself, its not very hard and you can find the screen on the internet.
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That does sound good, but aren't the glass (The outermost layer) and the touchscreen two different things entirely?
Thank you.
Well what do you know, it started working again! Well, atleast for now.
Thanks for the advice
SB93 said:
Does anyone have an idea what might have happened, what is broken,
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...I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it's the huge crack down the middle of the screen? :good:
Seriously, though.. capacitive touch-screens measure changes in the resistance across a thin layer on top of the glass. So if you bend it somehow, or damage it (say, stretch it because the glass underneath cracks), then the resistance won't be picked up, or it will be registered inaccurately. So it might work for a while, or work reasonably well. Know a guy who smashed his iPhone.. sat on it, actually.. and it worked with "cracked" glass (that was held together by the layer on top of the glass, right) until he bought another iPhone. *shrug* He talked about it a lot, but it didn't seem to really make a difference on the actual phone.

It's a sad day today for my Nexus...

So today I am just chillin, and pull out my phone from my pocket and I didnt really grip it hard and just falls from my hands... I swear when it dropped it felt that it was falling in slow motion. And out of all the places it could fall, it falls at an angle and then on the screen.
I picked it up and I see the top of the screen has a crack from one side to the other, and another crack on the bottom right corner. And it gets worse, when I turned on the screen the touch doesnt work at all so basically my whole screen is messed up.
Found a website that sells the screen already glued with the frame and a battery so all its missing is the motherboard and internal stuff.
Buttt its $170 so yea gotta wait till next week when I get payed.
I would post pics but dont have 10 posts so yea, it really sucks I've had the phone for about a month and I always protected it. :crying::crying::crying:
Sorry to hear that but I've read that LG will repair your screen for less than that.
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hmmm..... But isn't LG already being super slow to produce the device itself, would probably take them a month to do it and I kinda need a phone
Asking them to give you a price and time estimate cannot hurt. Additionally, the limiting step of production is more likely everything that goes on that motherboard, not the touch screen.
xXx_S13 said:
So today I am just chillin, and pull out my phone from my pocket and I didnt really grip it hard and just falls from my hands... I swear when it dropped it felt that it was falling in slow motion. And out of all the places it could fall, it falls at an angle and then on the screen.
I picked it up and I see the top of the screen has a crack from one side to the other, and another crack on the bottom right corner. And it gets worse, when I turned on the screen the touch doesnt work at all so basically my whole screen is messed up.
Found a website that sells the screen already glued with the frame and a battery so all its missing is the motherboard and internal stuff.
Buttt its $170 so yea gotta wait till next week when I get payed.
I would post pics but dont have 10 posts so yea, it really sucks I've had the phone for about a month and I always protected it. :crying::crying::crying:
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sorry bro. hope you get it fixed and working again soon. did you have a case on the phone? just curious to know how fragile it is.
Wooohh...... Hahahaha
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Damn man, that sucks. The first time my Nexus was dropped was from my friend being careless... So because of that, I made it so that no one except me can use my phone. I hated my friend for doing that because it was the first hour I had my phone...
But for the screen fix, try to see if you can find a lower price. Doesn't hurt to continue searching the web.
ru5l4n12 said:
Wooohh...... Hahahaha
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Your a bit of a kn×b aren't you
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xXx_S13 said:
hmmm..... But isn't LG already being super slow to produce the device itself, would probably take them a month to do it and I kinda need a phone
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I heard it was 7-10 days after they receive it including return shipping.
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Damn ....that sucks
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I know how it feel bro. First scratch on beautiful screen. Crying in a corner
And that's why I have a case.
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Harry Pothead said:
Asking them to give you a price and time estimate cannot hurt. Additionally, the limiting step of production is more likely everything that goes on that motherboard, not the touch screen.
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LG will not give you a quote. They will only say, "We cannot give you a quote without you sending it in. Please send the phone in to us, with you being responsible for shipping, and then once we've had a chance to look at it, we will let you know the cost of the repair."
Even after I pushed saying how about the front lcd and digitizer, they still wouldn't give me an estimate.
Sam Thing happened to me.. just 1 crack but half the touchscreen doesnt work.. i've seen plenty of ppl with cracked iphones whose touch still works.. called lg and they told me the same thing. Don't know if its worth wasting money on shipping just to find out they charge more for repair.. kind of a risk. Did you ever end up getting it fixed?
So was it worth not having a case?
Life is like a pubic hair on a toilet seat. You're gonna get pissed off sometimes.
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vikramkhalsa said:
Sam Thing happened to me.. just 1 crack but half the touchscreen doesnt work.. i've seen plenty of ppl with cracked iphones whose touch still works.. called lg and they told me the same thing. Don't know if its worth wasting money on shipping just to find out they charge more for repair.. kind of a risk. Did you ever end up getting it fixed?
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In US is something like $140...in UK I will let you know on Friday when I receive the quote
That really sucks... Something about these new phones, in particular the ones with the new touch sensor in glass or whatever they call it. The touch response is gone on a crack. I recall my first Droid had two cracks across the entire face and it worked flawlessly... I think I'd rather have that 1mm gap in the display/glass then have to replace it due to a simple crack.
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Ouch that really does suck
Hope you get it fixed pretty soon
knock on wood, i hope i don't drop it, i have butter fingers too, i did let it slip once but i had the usb cable in it still and it only fell like 2 foot on soft wooden floor, if you drop it from your pocket( 4ft >) and it hits hard floor like cement, its a goner i think!

[Q] Not so dust proof

I always have my phone in my pockets without cases, but am surprised that this happened with this phone which is marketed as water resistant and dust ... "proof".
Few weeks ago it seems that some dust got on the CCD, and it's quite apparent in pictures. Anyone had similar issues ? (see attached picture) Basically all pictures I take are pretty bad because there is clear black dots that have covered the CCD. The dots move around every few days... unfortunately. But it seems that they will not move off the CCD.
I"m guessing this must of happened in factory, and it's moving around inside the phone. The water resistance is still quite stellar.
If it happened in the factory, then return it to Sony. I think for this instance it'll be a free replacement.
iDroid8 said:
If it happened in the factory, then return it to Sony. I think for this instance it'll be a free replacement.
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I've the same problem too. 2 big spots that look like flies, I only noticed it the other day when taking a picture against a white wall :cyclops:
Don't know what to do...
I'm not sure if they can test if the flaps and things were breached by dust like they can with water. So surely it'd be a free replacement?
iDroid8 said:
I'm not sure if they can test if the flaps and things were breached by dust like they can with water. So surely it'd be a free replacement?
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Would love a free replacement, but bought it 2nd hand, (maybe third?), does the warranty still stand then?
Warranty is tied to the phone not the purchaser so should be, yeah. Tweet them, email them or call them to clarify.
iDroid8 said:
Warranty is tied to the phone not the purchaser so should be, yeah. Tweet them, email them or call them to clarify.
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Just dropped Clove an email, will update when I get a reply.
bobo89 said:
I always have my phone in my pockets without cases, but am surprised that this happened with this phone which is marketed as water resistant and dust ... "proof".
Few weeks ago it seems that some dust got on the CCD, and it's quite apparent in pictures. Anyone had similar issues ? (see attached picture) Basically all pictures I take are pretty bad because there is clear black dots that have covered the CCD. The dots move around every few days... unfortunately. But it seems that they will not move off the CCD.
I"m guessing this must of happened in factory, and it's moving around inside the phone. The water resistance is still quite stellar.
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It has been discussed many times..
For some it is because of a heat issue.. That makes the glue go loose and dust comes in..
I have gotten mine repaired.. No problems anymore
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Well the phone will be going back for "repairs" which is good.
However I did ask specifically if rooting the phone voids the warranty, and it does. So time to go back to stock (how?), will post back with the results in 14 business days.

anyone experience popping noise when pressing note 9 screen?

Hey!
Got a Note 9 last week and day after receiving it i noticed when holding the note 9 and pressing on screen in certain areas (near sides/corners/centre) it would make a popping noise, sounds like adhesive behind the screen not adhering properly or something like that. I got Samsung to replace with a brand new one and same thing with this one, it happens whether phone is on or off, it's definitely not rite as you can hear it very clearly, feels like some flex going on in screen when it happens as i can feel the screen kind of dip slightly when it makes the noise, but ok when it does not make the noise.
Curious to see if anyone else have had the same issue? gutted as loved it for the short while i had it but sending second one back now for refund as worried something will happen with screen further down the road and Samsung may not cover it. I know of at least 3 others who had this issue when buying same time as me.
Cheers.
Do you have a tempered glass installed?
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Do you have a tempered glass installed?
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sorry should have said, no tempered glass or any screen protector applied.
have no problem with that.
only have that popping sound when using tempered glass before. changed to plastic screen protector and no sound anymore
ah ok thanks for replying, must have just been very unlucky. Cheers.
MatTechGuy said:
Hey!
Got a Note 9 last week and day after receiving it i noticed when holding the note 9 and pressing on screen in certain areas (near sides/corners/centre) it would make a popping noise, sounds like adhesive behind the screen not adhering properly or something like that. I got Samsung to replace with a brand new one and same thing with this one, it happens whether phone is on or off, it's definitely not rite as you can hear it very clearly, feels like some flex going on in screen when it happens as i can feel the screen kind of dip slightly when it makes the noise, but ok when it does not make the noise.
Curious to see if anyone else have had the same issue? gutted as loved it for the short while i had it but sending second one back now for refund as worried something will happen with screen further down the road and Samsung may not cover it. I know of at least 3 others who had this issue when buying same time as me.
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Hey thanks for sharing that. This is the first link I got searching for this, I have it happen to mine note 9 too. It's such a bummer since I had it for only three days and will have to setup a new one from scratch if they have to replace it.
are you sure the s-pen isnt vibrating when you tap it on that side? remove the s-pen and tap it. i bet it goes away
Wow. No issues like that. I've had three Note 9s and all three have been perfect. I'd definitely return for a replacement. Weak or loose glue could seriously affect the water resistance, since it depends on a water tight seal between the screen and the frame. I'd never recommend using your phone in water anyway, but I at least like the assurance that if my phone takes an accidental dip. There's a good chance it will survive.
MeggaMortY said:
Hey thanks for sharing that. This is the first link I got searching for this, I have it happen to mine note 9 too. It's such a bummer since I had it for only three days and will have to setup a new one from scratch if they have to replace it.
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Yep real shame, my replacement was the same to, it's on way back, getting a refund, not worth risking something going wrong with the screen later down the road, i mean manufacturers do anything to not accept responsibility specially when it comes to screens. First one started on second day, it was great for the first day, replacement was doing it from the moment i took it out of packaging and holding it, it was worse than the first one.
t3project said:
are you sure the s-pen isnt vibrating when you tap it on that side? remove the s-pen and tap it. i bet it goes away
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It happened to me when turned off with no s-pen in, no screen protector, no case.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Wow. No issues like that. I've had three Note 9s and all three have been perfect. I'd definitely return for a replacement. Weak or loose glue could seriously affect the water resistance, since it depends on a water tight seal between the screen and the frame. I'd never recommend using your phone in water anyway, but I at least like the assurance that if my phone takes an accidental dip. There's a good chance it will survive.
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agreed.
After studying the noise a bit more, it is definitely an issue with the glue. It will not happen all the time I press the screen, but it happens more often when the phone is a bit warm to the touch (e.g. charging the battery). Also, it appears to be along the side where the battery resides - I wouldn't worry about the battery itself, it just makes sense that the glue will get loose where it heats up more often (in my case, I don't stress the phone all that often for the other side where the SoC is to play a role). Anyways I'll be returning it tomorrow once the shops here in Berlin open 'cause now it's christmas break.
One extra thing that might be interesting, the back-side also has some sort of a glass-separation issue, at least it looks like that. Notice the circular smudge around and right of the DUOS label - I tried cleaning it but it comes back, I think the glass is separated at that point too, but just a tiny bit. I've had the phone for four days and haven't dropped/hit/scratched it AFAIK.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aeUcpLDau2Ypz6Go9
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MatTechGuy said:
Yep real shame, my replacement was the same to, it's on way back, getting a refund, not worth risking something going wrong with the screen later down the road, i mean manufacturers do anything to not accept responsibility specially when it comes to screens. First one started on second day, it was great for the first day, replacement was doing it from the moment i took it out of packaging and holding it, it was worse than the first one.
It happened to me when turned off with no s-pen in, no screen protector, no case.
agreed.
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I'm hoping to get a better one after a refund, mind sharing if you happen to live in Germany as well? I'm wondering if it's a bad batch or something.
MeggaMortY said:
After studying the noise a bit more, it is definitely an issue with the glue. It will not happen all the time I press the screen, but it happens more often when the phone is a bit warm to the touch (e.g. charging the battery). Also, it appears to be along the side where the battery resides - I wouldn't worry about the battery itself, it just makes sense that the glue will get loose where it heats up more often (in my case, I don't stress the phone all that often for the other side where the SoC is to play a role). Anyways I'll be returning it tomorrow once the shops here in Berlin open 'cause now it's christmas break.
One extra thing that might be interesting, the back-side also has some sort of a glass-separation issue, at least it looks like that. Notice the circular smudge around and right of the DUOS label - I tried cleaning it but it comes back, I think the glass is separated at that point too, but just a tiny bit. I've had the phone for four days and haven't dropped/hit/scratched it AFAIK.
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I'm hoping to get a better one after a refund, mind sharing if you happen to live in Germany as well? I'm wondering if it's a bad batch or something.
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i agree with you, seems to be adhesive/glue issue, it did not happen all the time for me either but as you mention it, i noticed it more after recharging (when phone gets warm) so think you nailed the issue on the head to be honest.
I noticed it around the sides (edges) and the centre of screen, second one was even worse much more noticeable and was happening straight away after taking it out of box.
Something i noticed but never mentioned as wasn't sure but second one was the same, maybe it's normal but don't think it is, on the curved corners of the screen it appeared to me the screen looked slightly lifted not flush with the frame but only on corners.
I live in the UK btw. I was thinking a bad batch but seeing Samsung had a good deal on with cashback and discount i imagine they sold allot between the time i arranged to send mine back to getting the replacement which was a week so i imagine they would have been separate batches although i could be wrong.
MatTechGuy said:
i agree with you, seems to be adhesive/glue issue, it did not happen all the time for me either but as you mention it, i noticed it more after recharging (when phone gets warm) so think you nailed the issue on the head to be honest.
I noticed it around the sides (edges) and the centre of screen, second one was even worse much more noticeable and was happening straight away after taking it out of box.
Something i noticed but never mentioned as wasn't sure but second one was the same, maybe it's normal but don't think it is, on the curved corners of the screen it appeared to me the screen looked slightly lifted not flush with the frame but only on corners.
I live in the UK btw. I was thinking a bad batch but seeing Samsung had a good deal on with cashback and discount i imagine they sold allot between the time i arranged to send mine back to getting the replacement which was a week so i imagine they would have been separate batches although i could be wrong.
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Cool, thanks for the info. It's too dark in the winter days so it's hard to say if the glass is a bit off on the corners, but nevertheless, I will write back when I (hopefully) get a replacement one.
One last thing - you did speak directly with Samsung support? Did you buy it from their store or you just didn't want to bother with the store you bought it from?
MeggaMortY said:
Cool, thanks for the info. It's too dark in the winter days so it's hard to say if the glass is a bit off on the corners, but nevertheless, I will write back when I (hopefully) get a replacement one.
One last thing - you did speak directly with Samsung support? Did you buy it from their store or you just didn't want to bother with the store you bought it from?
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I bought it directly from the Samsung online uk store. There was a discount direct from Samsung for students/people who work in certain industries so it could be bought for £699 (£200 off), but also they were offering £150 cashback bringing total down to £549, plus cashback by going via a cashback website meant i would have had it for around £504, also they were doing trade in so people could get even more off up to another £150.00 bring cost down to £399, then people got the samsung game deal thingy, don't play games myself but people can get a Fornite theme by downloading Fornite playing 3 games then you get the free theme, kids going bonkers for the theme, people selling the theme upto £100. So people could have the phone at a bargain price.
So I got a replacement, and just as you said, the display had the same popping sound out of the box. It happens like once a day, but since there is really no substitute for this device right now (stylus + good DAC, besides all the other great features), I'll keep using it and if it gets worse contact Samsung down the line for warranty/replacement. Decided to leave this as information if some other person happens to have the same problem in the future.
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So I got a replacement, and just as you said, the display had the same popping sound out of the box. It happens like once a day, but since there is really no substitute for this device right now (stylus + good DAC, besides all the other great features), I'll keep using it and if it gets worse contact Samsung down the line for warranty/replacement. Decided to leave this as information if some other person happens to have the same problem in the future.
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feel for you, such a shame and disappointing to happen a second time, it's a great phone, i did not want to risk it so sent second one back too. Fingers crossed you won't have any issues. Mine was happening regularly so like you say just keep an eye on it.
I don't have that issue even with the tampered glass on my phone.
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i actually noticed it a few times.. like last night it was doimg it. sort of right above where the keyboard is in portrait mode..
it seems to happen when its really cold outside for me.. its not enough for me to have it replaced thankfuly
I can replicate this when I clean my screen with a microfibre cloth. It happens on pretty much all of the screen. I believe I can also see some light streaks in the screen when this happens. The popping sound happens regardless of the temperature of the phone. Will have to inspect it more to see if I can spot any other issues with the screen. I got mine in the UK just over a week ago. Apart from that I think the phone has been great so far. Not sure whether to replace it.
glad i sent mine back now to be honest, personally i would send back, as you say everything else is great apart from the screen popping sound. The worry for me is the screen might cause issues further down the road, screens are the biggest issue with mobile phones and manufacturers are quick to blame user and deny warranty.
elliwigy said:
i actually noticed it a few times.. like last night it was doimg it. sort of right above where the keyboard is in portrait mode..
it seems to happen when its really cold outside for me.. its not enough for me to have it replaced thankfuly
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My Unlocked US Note 9 does it too. Mine mainly does it on the right side near the middle. It's not enough for me to warrant sending it back; it still works fine and I don't see any screen issues when pressing on the screen. Also I bought mine used so I'm guessing the screen was replaced. If it gets worse, I guess I'll fix it then.

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