100% black wallpaper has a gradient at the top - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Does anyone else have this problem it only shows on a black wallpaper and can be hidden by placing a black object over it. Its almost like the wallpapers not fully black but ive tried multiple black images and a factory reset and its always there im sure its a fault just wanted to point it out and see if anyone else sees it on there device.

I've seen it as well... But not just on this phone it has been on multiple Samsung devices that I have owned as I typically run a solid black background.

yeah this one sucks .. only solution is by using live wallpaper or set samsung theme wallpaper.

GEX THE GECKO said:
Does anyone else have this problem it only shows on a black wallpaper and can be hidden by placing a black object over it. Its almost like the wallpapers not fully black but ive tried multiple black images and a factory reset and its always there im sure its a fault just wanted to point it out and see if anyone else sees it on there device.
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Yes, I already posted this query. ( Repost).Bottom line, it occurs on home screen only at top or screen. and is due to the resolution of the image used. Try a proper black wallpaper designed for the note 8 home screen and all will be good . Using black wallpaper from note 3 or 4 won't work .
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Limeybastard said:
Yes, I already posted this query. ( Repost).Bottom line, it occurs on home screen only at top or screen. and is due to the resolution of the image used. Try a proper black wallpaper designed for the note 8 home screen and all will be good . Using black wallpaper from note 3 or 4 won't work .
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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can you attach one that has good resolution? i wanna test

crayonyes said:
can you attach one that has good resolution? i wanna test
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Use the black wallpaper via Samsung app store. I used this and my problems were resolved.
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Limeybastard said:
Use the black wallpaper via Samsung app store. I used this and my problems were resolved.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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oh ok, yes I said only solution is by using live wallpaper or set samsung theme wallpaper.

Limeybastard said:
Yes, I already posted this query. ( Repost).Bottom line, it occurs on home screen only at top or screen. and is due to the resolution of the image used. Try a proper black wallpaper designed for the note 8 home screen and all will be good . Using black wallpaper from note 3 or 4 won't work .
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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interesting i did actually search before posting im not new around here i know how things work i never found your thread, i put tags in my post so that its easy for people searching this issue to find it, sometimes its just a case of getting the right keywords. Anyways like i said i tried multiple black images even made my own in CS5 resolution was 1440 x 2960 IIRC only thing i havent tried yet is an indexed color but i will ive had lods of sammy amoled phones and this is the first time ive seen this happen.

Limeybastard said:
Use the black wallpaper via Samsung app store. I used this and my problems were resolved.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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cheers will try that

GEX THE GECKO said:
cheers will try that
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That was the only one that worked for me. All other would show a horizontal type "light bleed" around the LED indicator top left area on home screen.
Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

GEX THE GECKO said:
Does anyone else have this problem it only shows on a black wallpaper and can be hidden by placing a black object over it. Its almost like the wallpapers not fully black but ive tried multiple black images and a factory reset and its always there im sure its a fault just wanted to point it out and see if anyone else sees it on there device.
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Yes had this one all my sammy phones
The 'FIX' i use is to download any app that will let you set an image and apply it as a Live Wallpaper.
for example
download this one and set your custom wallpaper with it and apply the live wallpaper.
This way you can use any true black wallpaper you like rather than sticking to samsung theme stores wallpapers
it should have gone now

Limeybastard said:
That was the only one that worked for me. All other would show a horizontal type "light bleed" around the LED indicator top left area on home screen.
Cheers.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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yeah works for me azwell but i forgot my launcher allows me to tint my wallpaper so i just applied a black tint and that works azwell.

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Wallpapers that we like!

What is your favourite wallpaper? I've had varying experiences with wallpapers I've used on the Hero, some look good some don't.
What wallpapers do you use both for the lock screen and the home screen? This is my current lock screen wallpaper:
And my homepage wallpaper is from Vista:
Maybe we could all post/share images of our wallpapers which we think work rather well? I've also found that a plain black background looks pretty good on the homescreen too.
I use these.
If anyone wants the full jpg pm your email.
I took these photos. Views from my window btw.
Currently using these ones (as attached).
Also attached a shot of how my home screen looks with the 1st wallpaper.
There are some great ones here :
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/downloads/date/any/
What resolution are we actually supposed to be using for our wallpapers? Am I right in thinking its 620 x 480?
I know the screen res is only 320 x 480, but theres 7 parts to this screen, heard a roumer that they had 50px moved when sliding from one side to the other (150px on normal android)
Just found out its 640 x 480, close
You can use any size image, when you choose a wallpaper you are presented with a box which you can change the dimensions of to have it scaled correctly. The actual aspect ratio would have to be equivalent to 640*480 to avoid having to crop part of it though.
@Huey85
It appears from your third picture that you have fitted you Hero with a protective case. Would you mind telling which one it is? Thanks
Sorry for the off-topic
Love the martien one thxz....and do any of you know what kind of flower the second one is....maybe a lotus ??
Cedarivor said:
It appears from your third picture that you have fitted you Hero with a protective case. Would you mind telling which one it is?
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It's a clear FlexiShield. Got it off eBay for around $12AUD. There are other colours available too - black, pink, blue, purple.
Ive got that clear flexi shield too.. very good bit of cheap kit
wallpapers
gavinfabl said:
I use these.
If anyone wants the full jpg pm your email.
I took these photos. Views from my window btw.
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In DA STICKS!
sdc77 said:
Ive got that clear flexi shield too.. very good bit of cheap kit
wallpapers
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H8 the first one, cheap mans night shot. It gives a headache!¬!!
Lol indeed - 300 square miles like this . I'm in the middle
Hello guys! U may try the application from market called "wallpapers" made by Mabilo android team. U can find there a lot of categories of wallpapers and u can download and save in to your phone if u desire.
I can't wait to get my hero on the 11th....can't we use the g1 wallpapers..?
Here's my lock screen (default size 1920x1200):
I needed to choose a dark background due to the default white font from Drizzy's lock screen.
Huey85 said:
Currently using these ones (as attached).
Also attached a shot of how my home screen looks with the 1st wallpaper.
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I thought I was the only one who arranged his apps in the top and bottom rows only. I no longer feel special

O4X HD LCD screen

hi there.
i want to ask about O4X HD lcd screen. Is it normal that we can see a very2 thin horizontal line (maybe white or black) that is barely visible to our eyes? it is not a big problem for me,but just want to clarify with other users here. Maybe LG's true hd ips screen like that?
sorry for my bad english.
Thank you.
I've got the same thing. None of the reviews I've read online have mentioned it. Maybe our eyes are too sharp. I only notice it 20% of the time, so I don't mind so much.
laconic5 said:
I've got the same thing. None of the reviews I've read online have mentioned it. Maybe our eyes are too sharp. I only notice it 20% of the time, so I don't mind so much.
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so maybe the screen are just like that tho
No lines here.
sent from ma` phone
alekthefirst said:
No lines here.
sent from ma` phone
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thats good for you.maybe my eyes too sensitive?:cyclops:
I have horizontal lines, all over the screen, like u mentioned they are very thin and can't see from a long range, buy they are there. I think its normal.
ing.edgar.v said:
I have horizontal lines, all over the screen, like u mentioned they are very thin and can't see from a long range, buy they are there. I think its normal.
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maybe it is normal for lg ips true hd screen.thanks for clarify. :laugh:
naset said:
hi there.
i want to ask about O4X HD lcd screen. Is it normal that we can see a very2 thin horizontal line (maybe white or black) that is barely visible to our eyes? it is not a big problem for me,but just want to clarify with other users here. Maybe LG's true hd ips screen like that?
sorry for my bad english.
Thank you.
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are you talking about a white line above dock?
naset said:
hi there.
i want to ask about O4X HD lcd screen. Is it normal that we can see a very2 thin horizontal line (maybe white or black) that is barely visible to our eyes? it is not a big problem for me,but just want to clarify with other users here. Maybe LG's true hd ips screen like that?
sorry for my bad english.
Thank you.
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Yes,that is normal.I have horizontal lines, all over the screen too.See on light when screen is off under certain angle.
http://translate.google.com/transla...le-review.com/review/lg-optimus-4x-p880.shtml
Subhajitdas298 said:
are you talking about a white line above dock?
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Nope.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
nedooo said:
http://translate.google.com/transla...le-review.com/review/lg-optimus-4x-p880.shtml
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so it is clear now,thanks :good:
I could not find the lines....
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anGel_pLayer said:
I could not find the lines....
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Set your brightness at maximum and go to a white background, like the one from the settings menu. You should be able to see many small horizontal lines. But you only notice those when looking closely and carefully.
Arne_B said:
Set your brightness at maximum and go to a white background, like the one from the settings menu. You should be able to see many small horizontal lines. But you only notice those when looking closely and carefully.
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correct
Tried max. brightness, all solid colors in backgroun, even went for a lense just in case of start to being blind and... sorry, no lines
......................................................
Mine is black
Arne_B said:
Set your brightness at maximum and go to a white background, like the one from the settings menu. You should be able to see many small horizontal lines. But you only notice those when looking closely and carefully.
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I still can't find the lines... Max brightness, changing viewing angles...
Just for questions sake, what color is your phone?
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
anGel_pLayer said:
Just for questions sake, what color is your phone?
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It's black. Maybe there are different LCD panels in our phones.
Mine black too.hmmmm
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mine black too with lines like i mentioned before.

[Q] How do i get rid of this black part and get full screen for Camera

I had full screen where i had full camera screen and everything was transparent
I think i did something wrong and got a black box now...
Someone help?
eljuwenbur said:
I had full screen where i had full camera screen and everything was transparent
I think i did something wrong and got a black box now...
Someone help?
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What do you do before this problem occur?
Sent from my Asus Google Nexus 7 using XDA Premium
If you choose a 16:9 resolution (9M for example) the full screen is used, if you choose a 4:3 resolution (like 12M) you'll have a black bar.
eljuwenbur said:
I had full screen where i had full camera screen and everything was transparent
I think i did something wrong and got a black box now...
Someone help?
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As explained by Guhrasoh, it's perfectly normal.
Just aim and snap away
Guhrasoh said:
If you choose a 16:9 resolution (9M for example) the full screen is used, if you choose a 4:3 resolution (like 12M) you'll have a black bar.
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Oh true, Thanx. been using 9M till now and didn't even notice it was changed...

Nexus 6 Amoled Display Artifacts [THREAD CLOSED]

I've had my Nexus for only 2 days and I've noticed some artifacts on my display. I've included screenshots using Screen Test app which show some horizontal lines on my display and also vertical lines but these are more vivid on the device itself they don't seem to show so much in the screenshots. These lines are visible regardless of what I use as wallpaper. Anyone else having this issue or is this normal?? Will this clear up over time or do I need to send it in for an RMA??
occtec said:
I've had my Nexus for only 2 days and I've noticed some artifacts on my display. I've included screenshots using Screen Test app which show some horizontal lines on my display and also vertical lines but these are more vivid on the device itself they don't seem to show so much in the screenshots. These lines are visible regardless of what I use as wallpaper. Anyone else having this issue or is this normal?? Will this clear up over time or do I need to send it in for an RMA??
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LMFAO....
Ok, so because you are obviously clueless about the distinction between hardware and software, any visual artifact caused by the AMOLED display **CAN NOT** appear on a screenshot.
Those lines you are seeing are due to the DITHERING algorithm used to generate the gradient that you are displaying. Gradient = the progression from white to black through multiple degrees of gray. This is a function of SOFTWARE, not hardware. RMA will do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING for this.
I understand there are different gradients, this is different, what I'm seeing is lines gradient or not but they are obvious even when not using the screen test app, they are visible everywhere at anytime doesn't matter what background or wallpaper I'm using. There are vertical lines also that look like they are baked into the screen.
Well then send it for an RMA? i dont see what your purpose of this post was, to ask if its normal to have baked in horizontal lines? its not.
i dont see any lines on my display, so i would sent it back for a replacement. i guess i was one of the lucky few with a device with no issues, the only issue i found was that i did not get any lollipop with the device, see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/missing-lollipop-nexus-6-t3046877
did you?
IINexusII said:
Well then send it for an RMA? i dont see what your purpose of this post was, to ask if its normal to have baked in horizontal lines? its not.
i dont see any lines on my display, so i would sent it back for a replacement. i guess i was one of the lucky few with a device with no issues, the only issue i found was that i did not get any lollipop with the device, see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/missing-lollipop-nexus-6-t3046877
did you?
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Hey man thanks for your reply, my question is really aiming at anyone else with the same issue. I didn't think it was right, I guess I was just hoping that it would resolve itself somehow but obviously not. As for lollipop, yeah my device came with it, why what did you get on yours, KitKat???
occtec said:
Hey man thanks for your reply, my question is really aiming at anyone else with the same issue. I didn't think it was right, I guess I was just hoping that it would resolve itself somehow but obviously not. As for lollipop, yeah my device came with it, why what did you get on yours, KitKat???
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I got lollipop on the phone, but i didnt a lollipop sweet to eat, that was my issue
IINexusII said:
I got lollipop on the phone, but i didnt a lollipop sweet to eat, that was my issue
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Haha, lol... You're not serious are you ?
So if its happening on all wallpapers / screens and you're convinced its not dithering, could you get a pure whiff background and upload both the screenshot and a photograph with a camera of the issue please? All I see is the dithering so far
IINexusII said:
I got lollipop on the phone, but i didnt a lollipop sweet to eat, that was my issue
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even though you did start a thread about it, you do not get a free lollipop when you buy a nexus 6.
rootSU said:
So if its happening on all wallpapers / screens and you're convinced its not dithering, could you get a pure whiff background and upload both the screenshot and a photograph with a camera of the issue please? All I see is the dithering so far
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Will do
rootSU said:
So if its happening on all wallpapers / screens and you're convinced its not dithering, could you get a pure whiff background and upload both the screenshot and a photograph with a camera of the issue please? All I see is the dithering so far
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Ok, so here I have one screenshot and x2 camera shots. The vertical lines seem to be the most distinct. What are your thoughts?
occtec said:
Ok, so here I have one screenshot and x2 camera shots. The vertical lines seem to be the most distinct. What are your thoughts?
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I definitely cant see anything on the screenshot. As for the camera photos, its tricky because they are a little pixelated, probably due to the contrast.
rootSU said:
I definitely cant see anything on the screenshot. As for the camera photos, its tricky because they are a little pixelated, probably due to the contrast.
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I'll see if I can get a better camera shot. Thanks for taking the time and having a look. Overall the display is beautiful, just concerned about the vertical lines I see on the display when using my phone
occtec said:
I'll see if I can get a better camera shot. Thanks for taking the time and having a look. Overall the display is beautiful, just concerned about the vertical lines I see on the display when using my phone
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I think it might be a good idea to go to an optometrist to make sure that the lines aren't caused by your eyes.
Your going to have these vertical lines had them on all amoled screens. But if your seeing them on say like your home screen and other places I'd get a replacement. But if you only see them say with just a white or gray screen I wouldn't worry about it. If you want you can try this app out on Google play... Amoled burn in fixer.. Good day
Thanks for your comments guys, I believe I do have an issue with my display therefore will proceed with a DOA replacement. Cheers
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lol, you cant close a thread. but you can always ask a mod to close it
Lol
occtec said:
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Done.

Both me and a friend is experience wierd light

https://m.imgur.com/6yf3Iyv
It looks like a burn in but it dissapears in the app drawer and is visible on a screenshot. Got it like a month or so ago. Only visible against a black background.
Any ideas what it could be?
favvomannen said:
https://m.imgur.com/6yf3Iyv
It looks like a burn in but it dissapears in the app drawer and is visible on a screenshot. Got it like a month or so ago. Only visible against a black background.
Any ideas what it could be?
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It would be much easier to spot any problem with your display with a uniform dark background. The current black background with non uniform white patches is a bad choice.
Here is my own. It cant be a burn in as its visible in the screenshot and disaperes if i watch a video, look in my gallery ect. Only visible on homescreen.
https://s.amsu.ng/lDTShRfelioN
Watch that
favvomannen said:
Here is my own. It cant be a burn in as its visible in the screenshot and disaperes if i watch a video, look in my gallery ect. Only visible on homescreen.
https://s.amsu.ng/lDTShRfelioN
Watch that
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Not screen burn, software issue.
Set the same wallpaper with a live wallpaper app like this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ridgelineapps.simpleimagewallpaperdonate
Bam.... Fixed
favvomannen said:
https://m.imgur.com/6yf3Iyv
It looks like a burn in but it dissapears in the app drawer and is visible on a screenshot. Got it like a month or so ago. Only visible against a black background.
Any ideas what it could be?
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favvomannen said:
Here is my own. It cant be a burn in as its visible in the screenshot and disaperes if i watch a video, look in my gallery ect. Only visible on homescreen.
https://s.amsu.ng/lDTShRfelioN
Watch that
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It's your wallpaper. Change it and you'll see it go away.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
It's your wallpaper. Change it and you'll see it go away.
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Nope... Not the wallpaper that's the problem
I heard that some launchers does this , also waljpapers. Ill have a go tomorrow fiddling with it.
favvomannen said:
I heard that some launchers does this , also waljpapers. Ill have a go tomorrow fiddling with it.
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Let us know how you fix it.
favvomannen said:
I heard that some launchers does this , also waljpapers. Ill have a go tomorrow fiddling with it.
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Mr. Orange 645 said:
Let us know how you fix it.
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Did you not see my message? That's how you fix it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-experience-wierd-light-t3723634/post74932542
Mr.Ash.Man said:
Did you not see my message? That's how you fix it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-experience-wierd-light-t3723634/post74932542
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So you have to download ANOTHER app, just to mask an issue, which can be truly fixed by using a different wallpaper? That makes no sense.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
So you have to download ANOTHER app, just to mask an issue, which can be truly fixed by using a different wallpaper? That makes no sense.
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What? "Another app" implys you've downloaded one in the first place
I think your mistaken in thinking his wallpaper has the gradient actually in the image, it does not. It happens with any black wallpaper !
This has been happening as long as I can remember on my Sammy devices... It does not effect live wallpapers therefore you set your wallpaper with a live wallpaper app that lets you choose your own image.
That's all
Mr.Ash.Man said:
What? "Another app" implys you've downloaded one in the first place
I think your mistaken in thinking his wallpaper has the gradient actually in the image, it does not. It happens with any black wallpaper !
This has been happening as long as I can remember on my Sammy devices... It does not effect live wallpapers therefore you set your wallpaper with a live wallpaper app that lets you choose your own image.
That's all
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Sorry if I misunderstood. You linked an app to download, soci assumed you were saying he needed to download an app to his device.
I have a Galaxy S7 Edge, two S8 pluses, and the Note8 I'm using right now. I actually have a black wallpaper on it now, and no distortion or funny light.
As I said it's his wallpaper.
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Sorry if I misunderstood. You linked an app to download, soci assumed you were saying he needed to download an app to his device.
I have a Galaxy S7 Edge, two S8 pluses, and the Note8 I'm using right now. I actually have a black wallpaper on it now, and no distortion or funny light.
As I said it's his wallpaper.
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Lol. Ok you clearly know what your talking about xD
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/100-black-wallpaper-gradient-t3689421
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/grey-shade-t3704635
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/help-display-issues-homescreen-black-t3686633
OP hope you see the fix and no need to worry about your screen being damaged. Cya
Wait.
Are they talking about the gradient looking thing at the top of the screen? That's normal for the statusbar to do that. There's an app called L Speed (for rooted devices) that lets you disable it since it's a RAM flag that creates that effect.
If it was screen burn-in, we wouldn't be able to see it in a screenshot, lol (which they do, but because it's software related, baked into the phone's settings).

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