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[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
ok So I first had a sharp screen (oldest phone date I've seen so far) 4/30/2011 that was made in Taiwan. I had to do a warranty replacement for a headphone jack issue. I get my 2nd device Made in china 5/26/2011 (phone date) with a AUO screen. Screen looked really good but was defective (Had 4 or 5 digital streaks/lines in the top right corner) If it was not for that I would be perfectly happy with that display. It did have nicer colors than my first sharp one. Tomorrow I get my 2nd replacement. I will let you guys know the date and the screen type and any difference between the defective AUO I have and whatever I get tomorrow
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
I'm starting to see the lines on my screen more. Sigh...I think I'm going to get it exchanged.
[HTC Sensation] glhturbo:
I just got my HTC Sensation 4G today as it was just launched in Canada today. Mine was made in China and has the AUO (Acer) screen in it.

I have noticed that the viewing angle is bad (compared to my S-LCD Desire) and I can make out some slight "banding" on the screen.

I'm wondering if there were any Sharp screens in the Bell Canada batch of HTC Sensations. :confused:
[HTC Sensation] crisisinthecity:
I have a Taiwan Sharp Panel that I purchased at Tmobile on launch day. My phone is perfect. Screen is great. No dust under screen. Viewing angles are money, no bleed, no lock screen issues. Build quality is good. It's fast and it works great. I may be lucky, or maybe I'm way less picky than most? Volume rocker wiggles a little bit, but it doesn't bother me. It's perfectly functional. I love this phone!
[HTC Sensation] Squalli:
Got AUO screen made in Taiwan. No issues so far. Looks better than my dhd. Btw just use "dmesg | grep panel" inside terminal to find faster what ur looking for :-)
[HTC Sensation] knobgoo:
Seems like most people have been getting AUO recently. I wonder if HTC is shifting from the Sharp screen to the AUO, due to either shortages from Sharp or lower procing from AUO...

Second phone (AUO - China) sent back today, hope the third one is a Sharp. I just could not handle the horrible text flickering that happened with light text on dark backgrounds. None of my old or cheaper smartphones did that, so why should this "premium" smartphone, not excuses for poor quality...

The Sharp (Taiwan) screen on my first phone was very nice, really wish the phone hadn't been defective (vibrate didn't work).
[HTC Sensation] ArmandHammer:
I started out with a Sharp and man did I love that screen,BUT 2 days later BINGO dust under the screen. Sent it back,ordered again. Received AUO yesterday,instantly knew it was a ACER screen. Sending this one back.

Everything seems to be pushing me to just keep my Nexus One and not deal with this bull**** juggling act just to get a decent screen.
[HTC Sensation] senzenina:
Replaced mine due to the stuck pixels, as they multiplied after longer use. 10 or 12 in all. Again AUO, this time May 6. A bit loose volume rocker. I think I scratched the metal near the screen :( Overall good for now. Old one had a dust particle top right outside the view area, appeared yesterday.

No more replacements for me. Next time they are sending it to HTC Romania for fixes.
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
Has anyone taken a pic of these lines?

I have an acer display and see nothing but a nice bright clear screen.

Made in Taiwan not sure what date.
[HTC Sensation] senzenina:
Check the inner side of the back panel, white letters.
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
Says 110504 is that may 4th or April 5th
[HTC Sensation] knobgoo:
It seems like the issues tend to be mostly with AUO panels from China
[HTC Sensation] ArmandHammer:
@knobgoo

My bad AUO screen was also made in china. 5/29/2011
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Ok So I got my 2nd replacement today.

First device:

Back of phone date: 4/30/2011

Panel: Sharp

Made in Taiwan

Warranty return because of problems with the headphone jack

2nd Device (replacement for 1st)

Back of phone date: 5/26/2011

Panel: Acer(AUO)

Made in China

Defective, had 4 or 5 vertical digitized lines/streaks in the top right corner

3rd Device: (replacement for 2nd)

Back of phone date: 5/26/2011

Panel: Acer(AUO)

Made in China

No problems to report with this screen. I have I think it looks beautiful. The first Acer would have looked beautiful as well if it didnt have those lines in it (I'm sure these are not the same lines people have been talking about)
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
Just noticed... in the polls... what the hell is the "Other" screen? All I know of is SHARP and AUO?
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
When I created this thread it was not known if there were different panel manufacturers. The purpose was just to figure out if there were more than one LCD panel that was used and nip it in the butt the sensation didnt have the same issue as the MT4G good screen bad screen issue.

Sharp and AUO were the first reported screens. When I added the "other" option it was still unknown if there were more than two screens as only a small number had reported their screen type during that time
[HTC Sensation] Running Sloth:
Ahh ok, I was wondering what those other's were. (QHD IPS LED BACKLIT.... Dreams...)
[HTC Sensation] Paging Dr B:
AUO panel here...

It's been nearly two weeks now since I purchased this phone and at first the screen really bothered me. There seemed to be a lot of dithering going on and it didn't seem to be as sharp as I thought it should be. Now i'm completely happy with it. Either the dithering has gone away, or my eyes have adjusted to it. I'm thinking it's most likely the latter. Anyways I just thought I'd pop my head in to say who flippin cares what screen you have as long as you like it. If you don't go looking for problems, odds are you'll never find them.

I did want to mention that this panel is just awesome in direct sunlight on max brightness.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Well I'm getting my fourth unit tomorrow from T-Mobile CS. First two were Taiwan Sharp, which I got from walmart.The current one is a Chinese AUO unit. I really like it, display is beautiful. However, I wanted to take advantage of the twenty day remorse period that I have with T-Mobile. This would be my first time comparing two sensations right next to each other. I will make my final decision as to which one to keep and then enjoy my lovely sensation from then on. I hope I get a Sharp so that I may be able to compare two sensations with two different screens for the first time. But I doubt that would be the case, since it seems that more and more people are getting AUO screens now. I'll keep you all posted.
[HTC Sensation] opensourcefan:
ya I'll have to ditto the comment above, my AUO screen is amazing, super bright whites, almost HID blue, great in the sun, super sharp... The phone is a Bell phone purchased yesterday so maybe it's the newer version of the AUO panel.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
It seems like more and more people are getting AUO screens now. I've had two replacements both AUO screens both with the same date on back of the phone 5/26/2011. They had different dates on the box one 6/8/2011 and the other 6/11/2011. Both made in China. I really like the AUO display on this 2nd one I got.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
What date is on the back of your phone? Made in China or Taiwan?

edit: I just want to add when I had my first device with the sharp (4/30/2011) next to the first defective AUO the colors were much nicer on the auo. The viewing angles seemed comparable. It seems like a lot of the newer sensations people are getting are made in china. I dont see the issues that people have with the AUO screen on my unit. It's really nice. Maybe if I had them side by side and took out a magnifying glass I could see differences but I really dont see anything so drastic that would make people hate one over the other.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Yea, my two sharps were 5/27 & 6/3. My latest AUO Chinese is 6/8 just like yours. I'm hoping I get the latest unit they have. BTW graffixnyc, in what ways is the second AUO better than the 6/8 one? Would you care to describe your observations? Thx.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Exactly, my current AUO in my opinion is the same or even better than the Sharp. But that's why I'm hoping to get another sharp or a better AUO so that I can compare both side by side.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
My 6/8 one was defective right out of the box. When I turned it on for the first time I noticed 4 or 5 vertical digitized lines/streaks on the top right side on the screen (most noticeable on the xda app splash screen). When I compared it to my first sharp unit (disregarding the defect) I think the AUO looked nicer. It just seemed more alive if that makes sense. The colors were much nicer. It sucked that I just got a lemon one but I'm happy with this one I have now. The very cool thing is they sent me brand new retail phones and they only wanted the phone back so I now have 2 extra chargers, 3 8gb cards(I use a 32gb), 2 extra batteries(for a total of 3), and 2 extra battery covers/housings(for a total of 3)
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
So you were dealing with T-Mobile customer care? So when I return the unit, I only return the phone? Not even the back cover? The rep. didn't say anything.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Yeah, dealing with customer care. But I'm getting warranty replacements not full exchanges. With warranty replacements you just send back the phone itself. Usually they only send you just the phone (no battery, back cover, charger, memory card) but these two replacements came to me in full retail packages which is odd. I even called and confirmed if they want just the phone back or everything (the return doc says just the phone) and they confirmed they just wanted the phone back.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Good to know, I'm dealing with full exchange I think, as I'm still in my remorse period. But I'll ask just to make sure . Btw, how's the sun light performance of your latest AUO?
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
I just got it today, havent been outside yet with it but I'll let you know in a little while when I'm out and about. I know my first sharp screen wasnt too great in direct sunlight. My g2x was more visible in sunlight than my first sensation was.
[HTC Sensation] opensourcefan:
2011/06/17

Made in China on the box.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Good to hear, waiting for your report. I'll do the same tomorrow when I get mine's.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Where did your latest unit come from? My current AUO came from the fort worth , tx T-Mobile warehouse. The one I'm awaiting is coming from Louisville, ky. I live in Houston. Weird.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Mine came from Louisville
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
That's good to know! Hopefully they have a good batch.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Also, the current AUO that came from fort worth was not packed really good in my opinion. The whole phone's retail box came in a ups envelope! There was absolutely no point material in that envelope! The box was just stuffed in that envelope, really strange if you ask me.
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Just curious... What are you saying to T-Mo CS to be able to do all these replacements? When I called with a concern, they wanted to do a lot of troubleshooting, resets, etc.

I "like" my display. And sometimes I "love" my display. I just feel like I shouldn't spend so much time noticing my display and wondering why it seems a little strange compared to my MYT4G.

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
well to make it clear, the first 2 Sharp panel units were bought from walmart. the current (3rd unit) is my first AUO and it was bought directly from t-mobile. so the fourth unit coming in tomorrow is actually my "first" t-moible replacement. and i can gurantee you that whatever phone i choose between the two, would be my "final" unit. the reason i say that is cause my current unit is close to excellent minus the so-so battery life. i will compare the two units together really closely then decide which one to keep. and i'll be really happy with whatever i have left, as I just love this device!! its really cool, coming from an HD2, this device is leaps and bound ahead of that one. just the smoothness and display quality is amazing. i just wanna make sure that my final unit is the best i can get. thats it.
[HTC Sensation] :
I'm getting horrible battery life the last few days. What's the date on your newest Mike?
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
LOL. Okay. I feel better now. I have 2 Sharp units from T-Mo that seem "mostly" perfect.... I just really wish I could see an AUO - just from a preference standpoint! But what did you tell CS, anyway? Just curious. And I guess I'll be really curious to hear what you get from CS!

I love the device, too, incidentally.... Just some minor buggy things, but not enough to keep me away!
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
6/8. The battery life is not that great. But now that I think about it, the other two were not that great either. I think it had to do more with the crapola stock rom we have.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Just BS a little, if you know what I mean;) I mentioned something about the GPS getting hot, which is true. Yes, I'll be sure to update when I very the other unit.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Over the years I became a pro at warranty exchanges and what to tell them to get it over with ASAP. Usually they want to go through a bunch of troubleshooting steps. I've used this excuse countless times and it has little to no troubleshooting. I usually tell them that there is something wrong with my headphone Jack. I tell them when I use headphones the sound is staticy and cuts out. I tell them no matter what headphones I use I get the same result and then tell them the same headphones work fine in another phone or device. That it seems like there is a broken connection with the Jack and motherboard. I also tell them that sound through the speaker is fine, the issue only happens with headphones and that I tried a factory reset and it didn't solve it. After checking into it they will say there is nothing else they can do to troubleshoot it and then process the warranty exchange no problem. That's my method and it has worked every time. Just pick an issue that would be no way a software issue.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Mike, viewing in sunlight with the newer auo panel seems like it is better in direct sunlight than my first with a sharp screen.
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Good advice and great answers, guys. Looking forward to hearing about that warranty replacement, Mike, and then I'll take it from there!
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
got mine new sensation 6/4/11 made in china on the phone and its AUO
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Where did you get it from? Warranty replacement or other?

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] mennalus:
[ 9701.709470] Panel Type = PANEL_ID_PYD_AUO_NT

Build date 6-8
[HTC Sensation] xguntherc:
Sharp here
[HTC Sensation] AZ2ENVY:
Panel Type = PANEL_ID_PYD_SHARP

Made In Taiwan

6-3-2011

Display looks great !
[HTC Sensation] vvilliamm:
Even though this........ is the screen thread... TMOBILE JUST OFFERED THE SENSATION FOR FREE... so i wonder.. how many do they have in stock will they all be acer screen now?
[HTC Sensation] AZ2ENVY:
Link to claim ?
[HTC Sensation] vvilliamm:
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/07/deal-alert-t-mobile-puts-sensation-4g-hd7-and-mytouch-4g-on-sale/

http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Default.aspx?pricerange=0-0

sigh.. FREE... could you believe it? I JUST OPENED A LINE
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
Just do what i did.Add a new line to your account and then cancel your old one(provided you're still in the 14 remorse period).good luck!
[HTC Sensation] CB620:
Did the command didn't see panel type line. I'll try again later
[HTC Sensation] Squalli:
either u need a restart of your device or just try it with command "dmesg | grep panel" so it'll show you only the lines which include "panel".
[HTC Sensation] knobgoo:
Well my 3rd phone is on the way, hoping the third one's a charm.

I'm pretty sure it will be an another AUO, I just hope it looks better than the previous AUO screen. If it has the same horrible flickering issues I'm going to wait until people start getting Sharps again to do another exchange.
[HTC Sensation] azmadu:
Got mine last week from an O2 store in London

3696.184664] Panel Type = PANEL_ID_PYD_AUO_NT

I'm currently in my 2nd week of the 14 day upgrade cancellation period and haggling with them over my data usage after they badly advised me.
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Maybe a silly question, but in the Terminal Emulator, how do you get that line in there between dmesg and grep panel - you know, for "dmesg | grep panel." :confused:

I've always been digging through the whole darn thing after typing "dmesg" but I'm sure it could be easier!!!

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Sensation] fryrice8850:
don't you need root access to run grep?
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Yeah, If you try to run it without root you get permission denied
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
So the only thing you can do on the Sensation (since there's no root) is dmesg - right?
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
you can do dmesg then long press on the screen and select copy all from the menu, then paste it into an email and send it to yourself and search the email for "panel"
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Just one more question about this. What happens if you're unsatisfied with the warranty replacement after you tell them, say, for example that the headset jack is wonky? If I get a warranty replacement that has a screen I don't like - or some other issue - and I'd rather hold on to my current device - then what do I tell CS?

Thanks again guys!
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Yep! That's how I've been doing it for now!
[HTC Sensation] knobgoo:
You tell them nothing. You just keep the one you like better and send back the other one. They don't track exchanges well at all.
[HTC Sensation] allyn274:
Interesting! Good to know!
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
UPDATE:

last week I went out to buy a galaxy S2, but they didn't have any on display, they did have a galaxy S 1 on display and i took a look at its screen. What a horrible fuzzy unprecise and low pixel density screen they have.

So...I called my phone company again, and after the whole refund fiasco, I asked for a fourth sensation (yea I know)

This one came with many dust particles...BUT they are tiny and unperceptible, unless in daylight or looking for them.

on the other hand, I got my original Team Sharp screen back, AND the earpiece works FINE this time, imma gonna keep it like my own son lol, and maybe one day ill send it to htc to have the dust removed.

Over.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Mike2518,

Did you get your replacement? What type screen does it have?
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Sorry, work kept me busy. Yes I got it last night. The first one was 6/8 China Auo and this one is also the same except that its 6/9. Ok, build quality is the sane as before, which is good. On the screen side, this new unit has a little more vibrancy than the previous one. Also, this one's whites have a slight pink hue compared to the other one. The other unit's white are as white as they can be, but I prefer this newer unit. However, the happiness didn't last that long. After carefully looking at the screen, I see a ****ing single speck of dust right in the middle right of the screen. It's pretty obvious, so I just called them and they will be shipping another unit out. Keep in mind that I'm still in my remorse period. I might post pictures later if I get a chance for you.
[HTC Sensation] Mainspring:
oh gawd my eyes are burning... could the letters be any smaller? :rolleyes:

with all that jibberish on the screen, it was almost like finding a needle in a haystack.

anyway, looks like I got a Sharp.

Display looks great. good color saturation, good viewing angles, good battery life.

no complaints. :)
[HTC Sensation] jettrue:
PANEL_ID_PY_AUO_NT

Taiwan 6/1/11

Then the one I'm returning (non branded tmobile) is PANEL_ID_PYD_SHARP. Taiwan, no date on the box.

Will need to look more, but upon looking the other day, the non SHARP version has better whites. The sharp was a little yellow. Didn't really examine viewing angles, etc.
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
I had BOTH.

First one I suppose was the sharp:

I did not notice a problem with colors, but viewing angles were not so great. It was extremely sharp. no pun intended.

I got it replaced because of a problem with a saturated earpiece during phone call (problem still persists on the new device btw, will live with it)

the new one is Panel type: PANEL_ID_PUD_AUO_NT (that is of the Acer kind)

Well, I very much dislike it, while i believe the majority will like it better.

It is AS GRAINY as the Desire HD yet sharper (there is a thin scan line effect to the screen you can only see when you had both and look closly). while the Sharp screen was not grainy at all. i blame it on the thicker lines between the pixels.

also viewing angles tint it slightly redish.

BUT the colors are SO MUCH MORE intense, compared to the Desire HD its day and night, and even next to an iphone4 the colors are better and more vivid.

So its all a matter of taste. I prefer sharpness over color but it seems most people prefer Color, I for one HATE, DESPISE amoled, and the fuzzy pixel matrix.

So, Im hesitating between sending it back, or trading to someone in Paris, France with a Sharp version. or keeping, it, it is tru that the much better color is worth it just for the daylight use.

BTW, do all the Acer screen people have SLCD written on the box?
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Looks like they make the IPHONE 4 screens too:

http://auo.com/?sn=149&lang=en-US&c=36

3.54"	640 R.G.B. x 960 I believe only iphone has this size.
[HTC Sensation] CrzyDrvn:
Sharp panel, there was a momentary graphics error with two widgets (tajm and batt-statt, same dev) but replaced widgets, and hasn't reappeared. Looks good otherwise

Date on box: 5/30/11

Matt
[HTC Sensation] juangil:
<6>[ 1.557921] mipi_novatek_panel_type_detect-panel_type=PANEL_ID_PYD_SHARP

seams that mine is in a diff address;)

box date: 05/24/2011

date on bootloader: may 13 2011 @21:04:57
[HTC Sensation] h3ck:
Can people post pictures of the screen at the 20 degree angles with the model & manufacture date? This could help put some speculation to rest. That's what was being done on the MT4G threads.
[HTC Sensation] kylez64:
Sharp panal
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
Is there anyway you can do a side by side comparison of the two? Why are you returning the unbranded one? I too have an unbranded asian version which has been working great.

I'm really curious to see the two screens side by side. As I said mine is a Sharp, and it doesnt seem bad at all. It doesnt seem to wash out as much as the sharp screen in the MT4G
[HTC Sensation] karnovaran:
AUO and I'm quite pleased. Colors and viewing angles seem better than what was reported by reviewers, so perhaps they were using Sharp versions. We really need a side-by-side to see if there's a real difference.
[HTC Sensation] mike2518:
Same thought here, please post some pics.
[HTC Sensation] umd:
PANEL_ID_PYD_APPLE

Just joking :D

Mine is also Sharp.
[HTC Sensation] graffixnyc:
So it seems like MOST have the Sharp screen, one guy reported he had sony.. but he could be FOS... hmm I'd really like to see them side by side
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
Well, a picture is in no way going to help see the difference, just angle of view and color diff, but thats no all to a screen. Im still trading my AUO for a SHARP lol.
[HTC Sensation] JayBachatero:
Sharp here as well. I'm having problems with my screen tho. Sometimes it won't respond on the bottom portion of the screen.

<6>[80995.751576] Panel Type = PANEL_ID_PYD_SHARP
[HTC Sensation] martinchavez90:
Why would you trade it ?? People say its better then sharp
[HTC Sensation] EddyOS:
Vodafone UK Sensation, Sharp screen. No issues with it whatsoever, very happy :D
[HTC Sensation] PurpleSkyz:
You obviously didn't read my post page 7 >< , I had both, i prefer SHARP, Stating I could see why people preferred ACER.