Black border around the display - Huawei P9 Plus Questions & Answers

I just bought the device yesterday, the first thing I noticed is the display isn't covering all the area in front , there is a black border around the display , I watched all YouTube videos of the device and they are all the same.,
Really ? I feel like my display is in a letterbox

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masze said:
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It's the normal display in any p9 plus, I am wondering why it is like that and why not the display is from edge to edge?

It's how the screen is made, deal with it!

masze said:
It's how the screen is made, deal with it!
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Yeah but it sucks coming from s7 edge , when you watch any video you feel like trapped in a box

mosh11 said:
Yeah but it sucks coming from s7 edge , when you watch any video you feel like trapped in a box
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I don't dig it, I don't dig it at all

I don't care at all.
Sell your phone and get a sammy or whatever..

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For anyone that got a Dot View Case

What do you think? I know that we are basically trading functionality for retro coolness with some usefulness. Taking a picture in landscape stinks but I was willing to live with it as it is the first case I ever used that actually is useful.
The one ish I am having that I wanted to check with others on is when I open the case it always turns on the device. However, I cant say the same is consistent on closing it. It seems like the magnet might not be strong enough or the lid heavy enough but it requires me at times to press on where the magnet is to shut off the device. I think this might be due to the lid getting a little misshaped when its flipped behind when reading. I would prefer not having to think about it and when the case is closed the device always will turn off.
Not losing any functionality as far as I know, when I close the cover on my current case its just off.
Dot case arrives tuesday
Electronic Punk said:
Not losing any functionality as far as I know, when I close the cover on my current case its just off.
Dot case arrives Tuesday
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So you have one or it arrives Tuesday?
Loss of functionality statement refers to the same thing that happens to all phones with this flip style case. It makes it more difficult to take landscape pictures and one handed use. Like said ok with giving that up just want the case to work. Just trying to find out if I had a dud. Guess I will find out once more people get them.
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So you have one or it arrives Tuesday?
Loss of functionality statement refers to the same thing that happens to all phones with this flip style case. It makes it more difficult to take landscape pictures and one handed use. Like said ok with giving that up just want the case to work. Just trying to find out if I had a dud. Guess I will find out once more people get them.
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Well I have the standard flip case that has a magnet that turns the device on and off, pretty sure thats still in the flipcase.
My dot case arrives tuesday and I am far too excited about that.
Electronic Punk said:
My dot case arrives tuesday and I am far too excited about that.
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As I was when BestBuy said it was there for me to pick up. They said that that was the only one they got. Don't understand why they made so few. It does look beautiful!
I like the dot case, but not for everyday use. I just put a zagg glass on my phone and now the dot case will not close all the way.
I am using the dot view case and I dont have the issue you mentioned. My phones display goes off when the cover touches the screen.
The manual of the dot view case states that ticker screen protectors might affect the dot view cases finger gesture abilities.
PS I do not have a screen protector on mine yet
agarp said:
I am using the dot view case and I dont have the issue you mentioned. My phones display goes off when the cover touches the screen.
The manual of the dot view case states that ticker screen protectors might affect the dot view cases finger gesture abilities.
PS I do not have a screen protector on mine yet
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I have a nilkin tempered glass protector on mine and gestures with the dot case haven't been affected.
I love mine! I wish that you could control music with the cover on it. That's my only gripe. I like to use my phone as a music player at work to make my day go by a little quicker. I wonder if that's possible with an update....
Bah, case just got delayed a week, seems they completely underestimated the demand.
I had it for a day, then returned it. It does not protect the right side at all and in my opinion it is just a gimmick. Wait a little while until lint starts plugging the holes and then it will be just an ordinary flip case.
59fifty1 said:
I love mine! I wish that you could control music with the cover on it. That's my only gripe. I like to use my phone as a music player at work to make my day go by a little quicker. I wonder if that's possible with an update....
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Well, knowing Verizon an update will arrive aprox 720 days from now. I'd really enjoy an update that makes the day go by a little quicker, since we have s-off now can we use one from another carrier? haha I have the case. Love it. First case that has actually provided screen protection. I usually throw zaggs on all my phones but i find they affect the smoothness of swiping. Just going to use the dotview and forgo the zagg.
Keep me posted on that update though!
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Electronic Punk said:
Bah, case just got delayed a week, seems they completely underestimated the demand.
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I got my case today and gotta say it aint that bad
v1rk said:
I got my case today and gotta say it aint that bad
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Where from?
Electronic Punk said:
Where from?
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expansys
Damn, they have been showing a date of 1st May so I ignored them, ah well, I have waited 2 weeks I can wait another
Electronic Punk said:
Damn, they have been showing a date of 1st May so I ignored them, ah well, I have waited 2 weeks I can wait another
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Yeh that annoyed me, so never bother checking it until it came at the door today
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
One thing that's annoyed me about this case is you have to use the default HTC SMS app for the SMS notification icon to display. But that app sucks as it doesn't automatically turn your phone on when you have an SMS which I prefer. Sucks it doesn't have a popup but that's a separate issue. Anyway my solution to this is to use Tasker and the Secure Settings plugin. For incoming SMS call a task that uses Secure Settings screen on option. This didn't work right for me with my EVO LTE when I tried (screen wouldn't turn off) but this worked right away. And since the case is closed the screen on command shows the dot view sms notification.
Hopefully either HTC or some other developer expands the use of the case with a hack to the app or maybe a custom application.
agarp said:
I am using the dot view case and I don't have the issue you mentioned. My phones display goes off when the cover touches the screen.
The manual of the dot view case states that ticker screen protectors might affect the dot view cases finger gesture abilities.
PS I do not have a screen protector on mine yet
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Thanks for the update so hopefully its a dud case and not the sensor in the phone that's messed up
Had mine for two weeks now...I like it...obviously it could be better but the utility I get out of it and the fact that it does look pretty cool is good enough for me. I never have used a case or screen protector before on my thunderbolt or DNA so I have no basis of comparison and there's obviously cases out there that protect the phone better...but I live by the adage..don't drop your phone!
As for increased functionality with the dot view case...if it's possible it could happen quickly as htc is updating these apps in the play store..HTC dot view, tv, etc so they don't have to go through Verizon testing as part of an OTA.
As for the lint build up..I imagine a quick spray from a can of compressed air will take care of that!

[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. ?
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2! ?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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

Just received S6 Edge - AMA

Just got my shiny new 128gb AT&T S6 Edge. Have a couple of hours to kill - feel free to ask me stuff!
I've got mine, but I'm curious does your front screen have scratch swirls all of it when you are in light?
Mine is scratched to hell on the front.
Any chance you want to attempt using CF-autoroot just in case Samsung ignored AT&T's request to lock? Figured I'd ask, despite the fact that there's virtually no chance.
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yoman258 said:
I've got mine, but I'm curious does your front screen have scratch swirls all of it when you are in light?
Mine is scratched to hell on the front.
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No, none at all thankfully - posted some images on the scratch thread, seems picture perfect to me under all lighting conditions I've put it under so far!
phobia09 said:
Any chance you want to attempt using CF-autoroot just in case Samsung ignored AT&T's request to lock? Figured I'd ask, despite the fact that there's virtually no chance.
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Will try to do this later!
I received my black/128 today as well. Not a scratch in sight. So far loving it but still notice signs of lag. Coming from Moto X 2nd gen and HTC M9. However, it is far less than S5 and is worth it to have a great overall phone with superb camera (M9 was aweful)
How is the battery ? Could you post some pictures?
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No, none at all thankfully - posted some images on the scratch thread, seems picture perfect to me under all lighting conditions I've put it under so far!
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This is what I get for getting the 32GB version... should have just got the next higher one up. Seems the 32GB Edge is the only model with scratches being reported.
yoman258 said:
This is what I get for getting the 32GB version... should have just got the next higher one up. Seems the 32GB Edge is the only model with scratches being reported.
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Well I don't blame you, the 128gb on ATT is frankly outrageously expensive.
My 128gb looks perfect.
How bad is the att bloat? Also did it come in Samsung packaging or the att boxes they have been doing in the past?
Mine appears to be just a regular Samsung box, not specifically AT&T. Also, mine doesn't have any scratches or swirls, I have the 128GB white. It's immaculate.
-NVE
NVETHIS said:
Mine appears to be just a regular Samsung box, not specifically AT&T. Also, mine doesn't have any scratches or swirls, I have the 128GB white. It's immaculate.
-NVE
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Ugh I can decide which color to get! Putting my order in Friday and I am still undecided.
Alaris said:
Ugh I can decide which color to get! Putting my order in Friday and I am still undecided.
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I've always been partial to the white phones. I'm not too keen on all the different colors. A crystal clear thinnest case available and white is my favorite. The new colors the have though are pretty nice. You'll be very happy with whatever you decide to get.
-NVE
Samsung pay
Just got my White 32gb S6 edge..Not a scratch in sight! Wanted to ask you guys if you'll have heard anything about the samsung pay. The samsung rep from best buy told me sometime this summer and the live chat on the samsung website told me that its available on the S6 but not yet on the S6 Edge which doesn't make any sense!
For those of you who already have one, how does it feel to hold with the curved screen? It seems sexy as hell but I feel like it's really easy to accidentally touch the sides of the screen
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For those of you who already have one, how does it feel to hold with the curved screen? It seems sexy as hell but I feel like it's really easy to accidentally touch the sides of the screen
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It is sexy as hell! And actually only find the edges easier to grip and less slippy than the S6. So far I haven't had issues with accidental touches, and it makes swiping in side menus actually a pleasure. Some apps are also emerging that make the most of the curves which is even cooler.
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Can't wait to get it!
Played with one in Costco, and I must say, just amazing! The screen is even better than my note 4, which is saying a lot! And the curves look sexy as hell! Mine will b off contract though, so I will more than likely end up getting the 64gb.
U guys should post some pics......

Light leak on Note 9 512GB blue special edition

On a 512gb Blue special edition bought in Hong Kong
Please ignore the Chinese.... Here's the image
https://ibb.co/c76Tze
https://ibb.co/kHjnsz
Can see even with case on , UAG plasma case
Doesn't look that bad but still... It cost 10k hong Kong dollar
What to do..
return to shop, ask for replacement
In my country where Samsung placed factory, users reported this problem then Samsung said: it is a feature of curve Amoled display, don't worry )
dont buy Chinese, buy Korean
A feature huh... The real edge light it is? :cyclops: I am going for a exchange after work , hopefully they will let me.
sheunghko said:
A feature huh... The real edge light it is? :cyclops: I am going for a exchange after work , hopefully they will let me.
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ask to see other models to check if they all have it or not
It's just going to happen again anyway. Light bleed will eventually return as you use the device. There's nothing wrong with the device man.
I have just left the service center, they said they will need to check to see if its vaild for replacement or not. They initial try NOT to acknowledge the issue and said they couldn't see it. Will see what they have to say in 45min. I am very disappointed how Samsung treat me as a customer who bought their highest tier note 9 and note 8 previously. If they don't give me a replacement I am going to sell it via eBay and get a iPhone after 12th conference. Not happy about it !
BTW here is an article about the issue https://www.google.com.hk/amp/s/wccftech.com/galaxy-note-9-light-leak-issue/amp/
this still going from the s6 edge its impossible for light leak from an oled display its the characteristic of oled curved display
strikerdj2011 said:
this still going from the s6 edge its impossible for light leak from an oled display its the characteristic of oled curved display
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my note 8 never got that and my note 9 is not showing it either.
bober10113 said:
my note 8 never got that and my note 9 is not showing it either.
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My s7e is perfectly fine too. It's absurd someone to be ok with compromises in 1000/1250 euro phone! No excuses in that price range, it's samsung problem the rushed first batches of as many devices as they can! Not yours as a customer that pays so much money for a phone to be faced with constructive defect and then decline an exchange.
OP, can't you just use the law to return the phone in 7 (14 in some countries) days?
Lucky you. Just got my phone back from Samsung customer case and they ask me to believe its completely normal, which is not in my opinion. The 512gb is around 1400USD or so. (bought it in hong kong HKD9798)
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My s7e is perfectly fine too. It's absurd someone to be ok with compromises in 1000/1250 euro phone! No excuses in that price range, it's samsung problem the rushed first batches of as many devices as they can! Not yours as a customer that pays so much money for a phone to be faced with constructive defect and then decline an exchange.
OP, can't you just use the law to return the phone in 7 (14 in some countries) days?
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Its exactly how I feel!
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my note 8 never got that and my note 9 is not showing it either.
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if it was light bleed you would not be able to go round it in a black sharpy pen and get rid of it like i did on mine
strikerdj2011 said:
if it was light bleed you would not be able to go round it in a black sharpy pen and get rid of it like i did on mine
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or get a tight fit case
strikerdj2011 said:
if it was light bleed you would not be able to go round it in a black sharpy pen and get rid of it like i did on mine
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Wat
pcriz said:
Wat
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take a black felt pen (marker) and draw the contour black.
bober10113 said:
take a black felt pen (marker) and draw the contour black.
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No I get what you are saying but I'm not drawing on my expensive phone. Nevermind I don't keep it in a case it's just gonna get on my hands and clothes. My phone isn't black, and permanent marker stinks
pcriz said:
No I get what you are saying but I'm not drawing on my expensive phone. Nevermind I don't keep it in a case it's just gonna get on my hands and clothes. My phone isn't black, and permanent marker stinks
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return it as fast as you can then. but a nice thin case like the seidio surface might be a good alternative if you want to keep it.( case should hug the phone right up to the edges)
a good permanent marker doesn't stink or rub off once its full dry...
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return it as fast as you can then. but a nice thin case like the seidio surface might be a good alternative if you want to keep it.( case should hug the phone right up to the edges)
a good permanent marker doesn't stink or rub off once its full dry...
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Sharpie stinks. But I don't have light bleed so I'm not sweating it. Just seems like if you spend that much on a device it shouldnt be a fixer upper.

Am I the only one who Actually LIKES the Hole Punch concept? xD

Am I the only one who Actually LIKES the Hole Punch concept? xD
And when I say like I don't mean "tolerate" or "find it ok". What I mean is "I'd rather have a Phone with a hole punch camera than a bezel-less full screen display!"
One of the reasons I like the Hole Punch concept is because it's look like some kind of "Logo". Giving the phone personality, like TV logos, the CNN or FOX logo always in a corner, reminding you where you are.
IMO full screen display phones lack personality. Even phones with top and chin bezels have more character, (except the notch. The notch looks awful), than a full screen display.
So I was wondering, what you guys think about that? Think about it? Would you rather have a phone which is only a screen like a mirror, or something on the display to remind you what the phone actually is?
PS: I don't have an S10, waiting for the Note 10.
I think the punch hole is different makes the phone stand out! people will actually look at it and say oh he/she has the new galaxy that's one sexy phone ?... Apple sheep's ?? will be jealous because they are stuck with a horrible notch, I'm glad Samsung thought outside the box because the s9 was a flop I regret even purchasing it ?... Can't wait to hold the s10 in my hand ... hopefully mine ships this week ?
I prefer it to a fat bezel.
I'll have to get used to it but may take some time with cropped full screen video.
The Infinity O display was the selling point for me. If they would have went with the notch I would have purchased the Note 9 and waited for the S12 series.
I like the fact you can have it on or off based on the app. In normal modes it does not bother me but for games or vid I do not like it but I like I can hid it. For those apps.
Coming from a 3XL it's a welcome change. Can't wait till I have the 10+ in hand.
It looks ok and kind of stream lined.
I think it would be cool to put the camera on the corner. Corners are already rounded so it wouldn't be a huge difference.
I'm good with it.
I like the Hole Punch concept also and I also have the Oneplus 6t with the teardrop camera. I prefer the look of the S10 front camera position. Doesn't see as obtrusive as the OP 6t. Plus able to integrate it into my home screen.
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I like the Hole Punch concept also and I also have the Oneplus 6t with the teardrop camera. I prefer the look of the S10 front camera position. Doesn't see as obtrusive as the OP 6t. Plus able to integrate it into my home screen.
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thats very cool/clever
could you share the Wallpaper
i think the punch whole was saved by these creative wallpapers
tim2london said:
thats very cool/clever
could you share the Wallpaper
i think the punch whole was saved by these creative wallpapers
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I got the wallpaper from Reddit where lot of people are posting S10 and S10+ wallpapers to make use of the punch hole cameras.
tim2london said:
thats very cool/clever
could you share the Wallpaper
i think the punch whole was saved by these creative wallpapers
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See attached wallpaper.
I only use black wallpapers so I don't anticipate any problems.
I wish it was on the far left side so I wouldn't get finger prints over the camera. My fingers hardly ever go to the top left, but top right is how i bring the notification bar down, and most app Settings button is in the top right. I imagine there are design reasons why they didn't put it on the left though.
It's a lot better the hole punch than an iPhone notch!!!!

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