Check your black model for air bubbles under the front panel - Galaxy S 5 General

Just returned my SGS5 due to an air bubble or something under the front panel.
I've seen a lot of black SGS5 with this issue on one of the corners or around the home button. It is visible with sunlight or under a lamp. You need to pass your fingers around the front panel and then they will appear.
Check these pictures I took to see what I mean:
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On the white model it can't be seen. Only on black ones.
Check to see if you have it.

Mines fine....had it since release

That happened to my friend but only after he dropped it, luckily on the carpet. Very cheap work from Samsung on a flag ship.
And it's really annoying... any way to fix it?

I had that develop - had the phone since launch day and the bubble developed 2 weeks ago. I took it into Samsung repair Centre and they replaced the screen within the day.
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Disappointing to see such quality issues on their flagship.
Checked mine, looking fine so far, have it since launch.

It's mostly noticeable on the black model and in daylight at certain angles.
I've also seen it around the home button.
I've checked several black ones with this issue on stores.

None of them have the tempered glass screen protectors do they? I would hate to see everyone freaking out because their screen protector isn't lined up exactly how it should and creating the same problem.
I can speak from experience. Not that I thought my screen was messed up, but from how there is 0% tolerance with some of the tempered glass screen protectors and they need to be lined up perfectly or else around the corners they will have air bubbles exactly as everyone here shows.

adie1234 said:
Mines fine....had it since release
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Yes. Mine too, but the glass protection has been changed from 2 monhs ago. There is no scratch on it and I don't use cover

It's a really weird issue.
A guy above said he's was fine and the bubble appeared 2 weeks ago.
Is this something that can appear at a later time?
I think this is due to the waterproof protection.

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$4.84 USD for a 3 pack of matte screen protectors, not a bad deal! ***spoiler*** this thing sucks ***spoiler***
So I've had the TF101 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 both with Zagg screen protectors but ended up taking them off after a few weeks since there was too much drag resistance. Never experienced any "orange peel" effect many have noted. On my mom's iPhone and Sidekick 4G, I saw this matte screen protector, and I was very impressed with the feel. This was a while ago, but once I got the N7 I decided to grab some matte screen protectors.
What's Included:
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-3 Screen Protectors with proper camera and light sensor cutout
-1 card to squeegee the bubbles out
-1 microfiber cloth
-1 white business card sized label (to remove lint)
Installation was dry, and some what easy. I'm no expert at this, but I was able to successfully put the screen protector on with no bubbles or lint (after squeegee and using the included sticker to get out a few pieces of lint.
I was so excited that I got it looking so nice, no bubbles, no lint, etc. I've done this before with other devices and whenever I had lint stuck under the screen it would drive me insane everytime I looked at it.
Anyways turned the screen on and it didn't look too bad, just a little grainy rainbow pixel effect. w.e. I'll get used to it, less finger-prints and anti-glare + screen protection is a fair trade off. Wrong. A few hours later I turned on my tablet to browse the interwebz and get my eyes accustomed to the new screen. Holy Shiz. I am on the computer for the majority of the day. I browse numerous forums, reddit, i've accumulated 120+hours on battlefield 3, even more on starcraft 2, Im almost always on the computer. Hell, I just got a circuit board tattoo a week ago. I rarely ever get headaches from looking at a screen, when I do, it's most likely from forgetting to drink coffee. I got a nauseating headache from staring no more than 5 mins at the screen. Needless to say I ripped it off, threw it away and thanked my lucky stars it was so cheap.
I concur I got rid of mine after a few days.
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if only you post it earlier..................
saryu said:
if only you post it earlier..................
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who knows maybe you'll have better luck than me
I like mine. No issues with install and I can use the N7 whereever I feel like. I had too much glare when using it in the office and outside.

active display notifications issue w/pic

I've noticed a few different times now when I pick up my Moto X and the screen activates to show the time/notifications that they are cut off, like there's some sort of hard edge cutting off part of the numbers in the time display. Anyone else noticed this? It doesn't do it when I wake the screen with the power button, only with the active display thing like it's not waking all the pixels it's supposed to or something, it's getting really annoying.
Here's a picture:
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and another for good measure:
This is my second Moto X, the first had debris inside the camera lens. I've still got a week on Best Buy's 14 day return policy, hopefully 3rd times a charm. Really love the phone.
I am having the same issue with my phone. I searched around and this is the first mention of the problem that I have found.
Are your moto x made in the U.S. ? I've seen people in this forum saying that the ones sold outside US are made in China and have a better build quality.
BTW... I think the tattooist made a small 'typo' on the second Chinese letter on your arm.....
Don't have an answer for your problem but I do have a question. What kind of case kid that and does it have a built in screen protector? How do you like it? Not super bulky.
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Don't have an answer for your problem but I do have a question. What kind of case kid that and does it have a built in screen protector? How do you like it? Not super bulky.
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The case is a Trident Kraken AMS and yes it has a built in screen protector. It definitely adds some bulk to the phone, but I'm a metal fabricator and have to protect it from welding, metal flakes, grease, dust etc. Part of the reason I went with the Moto over the g2 is size because I knew I needed a heavy duty case, can't beat Trident. They have 5 cases for the moto x right now.
Lol about my tattoo, I'm aware of the "typo." First one I got when I was 18, haven't had the heart to fix/cover it. 13 years and that's the first time someone has called me on it.
And mine is a USA moto. Going to exchange it one more time today and see what happens.
I am facing the same problem.. Any luck in solving it?
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I am facing the same problem.. Any luck in solving it?
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Wow. Necro-thread. To answer your question, I had my phone replaced. Nothing I tried fixed the issue. Haven't had any problems with this one 18ish months.

Galaxy s7/s7 edge Home button protection

I have spent quite a lengthy amount of time tonight scouring the Internet trying to find something. I had a clear plastic film that I bought off eBay from China for my Note 7 (as well as tempered glass camera/heartbeat sensor protection...) but we all know what happened to that.
The seller is no longer selling them or I would purchase more as I believe the home buttons are the same dimensions between s7/n7.
My s7 is sitting in my n7 symmetry case with the factory screen cover still attached until I pick up a defender. I'm forced to leave the cheap protector on under the defender until I can find something for the home button..
Any ideas? I'm fine with film/vinyl/metal. Just want something to keep it from looking like the God awful photos I see online..
Thanks!
Just curious with clear home button, can u still use the fingerprint scanner
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Would all depend on material used but it worked with the one I had on my Note 7.
I actually found some on ebay from Hong Kong. Not sure why I missed them first time around.
I'll let you know in... 2-3 weeks..
I can't see how the fingerprint sensor would work with a plastic film on top of it...
I got set of stickers few days ago, fingerprint scanner was not working after applying, but I deleted previous fingerprint scans and set up new ones. Now fingerprint scanner works same like before, no issues. As you can see on picture below, sticker is really thin (damaged one on display for comparison) and it's hard noticeable on home button.
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I got set of stickers few days ago, fingerprint scanner was not working after applying, but I deleted previous fingerprint scans and set up new ones. Now fingerprint scanner works same like before, no issues. As you can see on picture below, sticker is really thin (damaged one on display for comparison) and it's hard noticeable on home button.
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What screen protector are you using?
It's curved PET film protector. I bought it on Ebay I guess.

Rectangle on my screen after removing the screen protector?

Hello everyone! This morning, I removed the screen protector that came with my replacement display which I have been using for months now because it had too many scratches. After removing it, nothing was out of the blue until I noticed a large patch of uneven pixels in the shape of a rectangle. Can someone explain to me why this happens and the best way to solve it?
I've read some others had luck by just leaving it alone and letting it disappear on its own (usually within a week or so). My screen does not show any signs of screen burn-in and only shows image retention when watching 16:9 content for long periods of time (~usually 40 minutes at most)
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This is an image of my phone with the said rectangle.
App: OLED Tools
The rectangle is mostly noticeable when viewing dark images or gray backgrounds. It is also noticeable when looking at dark greens.
Mine did the same thing after removing my glass screen protector (Dome). Took a good 3 weeks to a month to fade enough that I can just ever ever so slightly notice it. I was really bummed out because the phone is flawless, and I wanted to change to a new protector.
But yeah, it faded away. I just looked again and I can't see it anymore.
I don't understand how the screen protector has anything to do with that or why it wasn't visible before. Disconcerting...
It's really very odd. First phone that has ever done something like that.
All I can say is always use OEM parts with these devices. That includes the adhesive strips.
I've repaired Canon pro cams before and having the exact parts makes the difference.
I hope it works out for you.
blackhawk said:
All I can say is always use OEM parts with these devices. That includes the adhesive strips.
I've repaired Canon pro cams before and having the exact parts makes the difference.
I hope it works out for you.
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It was replaced by an authorized Samsung Service Center I know the parts are legit.
It's been a few weeks now, and it's not as noticeable anymore!

New S20 FE possible faulty

Hi All,
I bought a new S20 FE 5G from Amazon Germany, the phone was a bit dusty directly from the box and it was on ONE UI 3.1 by default, also its screen protector with not the one which I saw in most of the unboxing, it was a screen protector without a circle in the middle for the fingerprint.
What makes me feel more worried that I was able to pass a paper between the phone back cover and the aluminium frame as you could see in the picture, so I got worried that the phone is not water-resistant!
Please, would you advise me if you have faced or you have the same, is what I have is normal or a faulty, I will highly appreciate your advice?
Many thanks,
Cheers.
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I just tried with the corner of a post-it-note, I was able to poke the corner in about half way up the side of the phone. my phone was definitely new and direct from Samsung.
did you buy yours as a refurbished device because it should not be on 3.1 unless it's the 4G Snapdragon version ?
if you were expecting a brand new phone you haven't been given one and should complain / return it.
I bought it as new and I have confirmed from Samsung that the phone is new and original, do you think the gap between the back cover and the aluminium frame is a normal thing?
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I bought it as new and I have confirmed from Samsung that the phone is new and original, do you think the gap between the back cover and the aluminium frame is a normal thing?
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I would've said no before reading this post and getting curious. depends if you can get paper passed where water resistant gasket / adhesive seal should be. if you can push in a lot more than 3 or 4mm I'd be concerned.
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also its screen protector with not the one which I saw in most of the unboxing, it was a screen protector without a circle in the middle for the fingerprint.
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The factory screen protector has a cutout for the camera, but it never had a cutout for the optical fingerprint reader Where did you get that idea?
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The factory screen protector has a cutout for the camera, but it never had a cutout for the optical fingerprint reader Where did you get that idea?
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Fact is, in short. A good Screen Protector does not have a "Hole" in it, for the Finger print reader.
Got mine on Amazon, USA. Back in Jan'21

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