yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
If some devices have it and others don't, then it's considered defective. Variation is the definition of product defect.

@supercuiro: Can you try increasing the current to the screen but keeping brightness constant (I'm not sure it this is possible). That way, we can see if the current is really the problem in this case, as stated in the mura topic.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercurio:
Yes what you describe is increasing luminance of the minimum brightness.

It's a planned feature, I'll allow re-scaling the whole range to get less dark minimum brightness.

Benefit is that defects become less visible in general usage, especially with auto-brightness.

Drawback is that higher brightness means more power usage. However I'm quite sure many T989 users chose manual brightness instead of auto in order to make the defects less visible as well, which reduce power efficiency even more in the end.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] anomy13:
I understand that this is a hardware issue and there is only so much you can or plan to do but is there anything else u can do besides raising the minimum brightness?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercurio:
To mask hardware flaws more visible at lowest brightness modes yes, but my main goal here is to correct the color reproduction.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] anomy13:
Now im getting really curious to know what you exaxtly mean by that.. I will wait patiently and also be looking forward to see your work. Again thank you for your time and dedication.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticWolf91:
I'm excited now too. Can't wait for this!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
I've noticed that the color difference between 0% brightness and 1% brightness is very huge. At 0% the blue looks just looks like murky grey/brown, while 1% changes it to actual visible blue (although with many lines). Have you noticed this or can you comment on it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chronos7:
None of the Voodoo apps work on galaxy s2 for t mobile :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
They're not supposed to. GS2 has a different (worse) sound chip than the GS1, sadly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chaos69:
Warrantied directly to Samsung

For anyone interested, here goes:

I called Samsung many times, starting in December 2011 (When I first got my phone and noticed the "lines"). Finally, last month I got them to recognize this defect, at least I thought so, so I set up a Warranty.

They claimed the GSII has a special turn-around time of 6 days, 2 days to get there, 2 days to "fix" it and 2 days to get it back into your hands.

They'll send you a UPS Label (Prepaid) 2nd Day Air.

I got it back, pretty much in the 6 days, but nothing changed, they updated my software (GEE THANKS, just what I was hoping for, lol). NOT FIXED!! NOT EVEN ADDRESSED!!

SO, I called right back and sent it right back to them, they promised to fix it and next day it back to me. (there is a special Galaxy SII "Executive" Department - Ask for it, they might play dumb at first but ask for a Super and they'll suddenly remember :) )

Here's the info from my Repair Ticket (online at Sammy's Website):

*02/01/2012//20:06:36//***********//Telephone//ASC*

2/1/2012 7:05 PM-JK: The unit has left the technician. SOLUTION: Replaced LCD - Replaced Touchpanel

Should have it back by Friday or Monday (Knowing my luck), as soon as I get it back I will update as to wheather it is fixed ?!?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticWolf91:
It would be a miracle if they actually fixed the problem. Let us know what happens.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
Alright man, if they fix the problem then I might do this. Course, I don't have a backup phone so this will be a painful week.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] seas98:
Any updates on how the repair went?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] itsomaryo:
+1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shehrammajid:
+2 .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ThC23:
Guys he updated us less than a week ago, give em sometime.

Powered by the SGSII....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 01010001:
+3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mightymike889:
+ 4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wetrabbit444:
+7986574734465766554256
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 01010001:
All eyes are on you, waiting.. ಠ_ಠ
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jRi0T68:
Well played. I love Pi.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chaos69:
Don't get anxious, lol...

Sorry guys, just my luck even though they sent it back next day air this time, I didn't get it back till yesterday (Tuesday).

I popped it open, slid in my battery, clamped on the back, booted up and saw... the lines/streaks or course; a little worse this time, I feel.

(A nice grey splotchy line across the top as an added bonus)

I immedietly called Sammy back and asked for the "Executive Galaxy Dept".

I got him up to speed on the whole story, and told him it still wasn't fixed, in fact a little worse this time. He told me to RMA it again, and make it Attention to him "Ellison"; he will call me when he has it in his hands and walk it over to the engineering dept (Supposedly).

I cleared all the stock shortcuts and widgets, set it to lowest brightness (Auto Brightness Off) and picked the wallpaper that showed the "Defect" the most. Guess there's more suspense to ensure, sorry...

This is the second time I've gotten it back and had to immedietly box it back up and send it right back to Samsung.

Getting really pissed off, three weeks without a phone and counting, so far...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 01010001:
Thanks for the update! I'm sure we all appreciate it and we look forward to seeing how this ends. I wonder if Ellison is actually going to do something about it. Probably not, he'll probably just play dumb at some point, but there's always that chance.

Hey, if you have to talk to him again with the new replacement maybe you could try recording the conversation (from what I understand of the law it is perfectly legal to record a conversation as long as one of the two people involved knows they are being recorded).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ApexZeph:
It depends on the state. By federal law you are correct. However, in my state, (CA) both parties must agree for it to be legal/usable in a legal situation as evidence. The only work around is placing a call from federal land located within the state of CA where federal law supercedes state law (Indian reservation etc.)

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chaos69:
*Progress Update

Taking their sweet ole' time, as always. I know they received it Friday morning. I called them almost everyday to harrass them, I think they are starting to "know" me, lol. (Which is good ;-)

I got a better # 18773924252 (1877EZ2GALAXY) direct to Galaxt Dept. (you still have to ask for "ECR" Executive Customer Relations)

I actually got Ellison on the phone again, he said he sent it over to the "Engineering Dept" to check out and will call me when he gets it back.

(But, he also mentioned that "He didn't notice anything, when he had a peep at it) - well, that sounds promising doesn't it, lol...

I called a few more times and got an email address to the "ECR DEPT.", I sent over some great images I found, that show the "Defect" perfectly, so we'll see what happenes now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
Thread was created 3 months ago and still nothing with a fix.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] demonwind:
This can't be fixed. It's a hardware issue, Samsung screwed us. Game over.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1ForFun:
Bravo Bravo. Observation of the month! :rolleyes:

This is true.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chaos69:
BS! I'm not giving up, we should all harrass them; we can all bother Elisson and call them everyday and send them the same images and describe our "defect" the same way...

We can't give up, we deserve to be heard, we deserve our $600 device to be perfect. Bad communication and extra bad quality control is what Samsung is offering us right now, should we accept it and try the next company, next time... I think not, lol.

Most people would have given up, after 3 RMAs and month without a phone,; that's what they are counting on.

(Let's start Occupy Samsung :-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fatboy547:
Such babies.... Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] foreverloco:
Sounds like someone got butt hurt :eek:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mickeycobra04:
LolyouSRS
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 01010001:
Be sure you make it very clear that it has to be viewed in a very dark room for it to be clearly seen, covering it with your hand in a bright room won't work. If he says something like, "well don't use it in a dark room" or "that's not typical use" you tell him it IS typical use for you and many other people (watching movies at night, using it as a bedside clock, middle of the night texting, outside at night, etc.).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Look at the noob video kiddo!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
You really need to calm down your jumping down people throat over a phone which will be outdated in a few weeks like ever other phone. Maturity goes along way I didn't report you when you told me to shut up because I didn't donate. Try to ignore some of these post and perhaps your days will be better.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
I have a few splotches on my screen, but they are only visible at very low light (dark room) with pretty much nothing on the screen. Why is this such a big deal? LCD screens have defects, and if we have to go out of our way to even see them, are they really affecting normal usage?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] darkamikaze:
Some of us have it severe. I personally can see it on some wallpapers I wanted to have but decided not to just because the screen makes it look horrible. Ie:

-dark
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
Ah okay, I have this LWP so I don't really see it.

http://gizmodo.com/5574978/customizable-super-mario-live-wallpaper-for-android
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
& you're still here.... why? Don't dog this phone because as you say "it's going to be outdated soon"... I hate the word ******... its homosexual... he used the word in a very hurtful way to a fellow XDA member so I reported it, you can go know what yourself.... smiles :-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 01010001:
For some people it's not so bad, but some phones have it so bad you can CLEARLY see it even at 100% in a brightly lit room. However, even if a phone only shows this issue in dark rooms it is STILL a defect. Some of us use our phones much more often at night. Also some of us are in normally dark places like Seattle which is constantly cloudy. Although LCD screens also tend to have defects they are usually not ones that cover the entire screen in lines or black blobs, and they are usually rare whereas this issue is very common.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] paul89:
I am one who has this defect at 100% brightness...it is most noticed when using darker live wallpapers like microbes. Also I see it very easily in movies and videos on YouTube just about all the time. I realized this defect before knowing about this thread. In the end I'm not to worried about it even though it upsets me because I know I will be switching to the next best phone when it comes out. It has kinda grown on me :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
My Galaxy Nexus has banding and even the Galaxy Tab 7.7 has screen issues of it's own. I'm beginning to think that it's a pointless fight to expect anything else. If you can't see anything in normal lighting then it's best to try and be happy because all of these screens have their own issues. I'm attaching a picture of the Tab's screen spots. (They also have banding.)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
No one dogging any phone all phones become outdated eventually like every other phone and electronics in the market. It's a never ending cycle. Then you act as immature as him. My going to tell me to *** myself. Just because you're life isn't that great you don't have to take out your frustrations on me. But if you feel being a e-thug on the Internet makes you feel better than by all means do what you want.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
My life is wonderful actually, im still wondering why are you still on this thread?... Must I repeat myself from a couple months ago?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] billydroid:
Agreed, my wife has a sgh-I777 and it's got lines also. Still annoying, but oh well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sarni84:
Ya know its a real shame. This is the third thread ive been in and people are fighting is this what xda is all about anymore? **** is crazy man no wonder why supercurio doesnt post here. Its a joke if u think about it. We all should stick together cuz this is the **** we love to do with our phones, hack and mod! shouldnt be fighting but rather helping each other out. And jonathan im starting to feel the same way about the screens brotha they all have it to some varying degree
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
Why are you crying over a phone. Last time I checked you didn't have to pay to add a comment to a thread. When it gets fixed and supercurio produces an app. I will glady buy it. You don't own xda I don't even understand why your so angry. Until then just wait like everyone does.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Convo done..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fatboy547:
Its not our fault u turned gay and hate the word fag. Blame ur parents for not raising u right. Nuff sd. End convo ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Who said anything about me being gay?... & my parents raised me well enough not to call my fellow humans a word such as a ******.. Listen here fat a** go McDonalds and order a #4, maybe that will keep you occupied instead of typing BS with your chubby fingers :-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alphadog32:
De pinga, TE QUEMO!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fatboy547:
Sry if i offended u :-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alphadog32:
Wow really? That is not cool dude. Using profane language to make fun of his sexuality, then to cover up your shame, you come with a distraction. That's shameful. Sorry if I'm being assertive.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
You did, whats wrong with being gay? Would you want people to call your son a name such as a ******? Scientist are proving that kids are actually born gay it has something to do with their hormones I believe its true because my twin brother has been gay for as long as I can remember & I still love him. So please stop being close minded & judgmental or im afraid you wont make it through the gates of heaven... On that note case closed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Translate please :-) im in Spanish 1 haha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alphadog32:
Lol, its like saying. DAMN, HE BURNED YOU. But exact translation is .... Holy ****, He Burned You.

BTW... PINGA = ****... Quemo = Burned
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
This thread is really in need of some spring cleaning.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] paul89:
I translated that and it says "of ****, I burn"??? lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Lol I used google translate & got the same.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] alphadog32:
Lighten up man, enjoy life. Enjoy the little things.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
Man, and I wondered why there weren't really any devs on this phone. The forum is filled with a bunch of stupid petulant children.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shreddintyres:
Reminds me of the early days of the vibrant, I don't own a gs2 but seriously yall chill out before a mod decides to kill the thread, especially one that could have some use. Quit acting like children (even if you are one).

-cheers
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] princeasi:
Geez I'm dying to throw my 2 cents in about folks born gay crap lol, but this is xda and imma try my hardest to steer clear from that topic!..... OK I'm back on track now, yeah this phone's lines and blobs is a hardware issue and Supercurio is working a a workaround, would anyone like to add to keep this going?

I'm just sayin!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JaZart:
This thread is a mess, definitely need to start a new one. I can't even follow the thread anymore.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Ignorance is the irony of our civilization & you are a prime example. But im sick of the lines I just wish they could go away.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Mods please lock this thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
Well just to make some of you feel better and get this thread back on track here's another (and better...or worse) look at how the screen is on the Tab 7.7 which is also a Plus screen like your own.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
Wow my screen is definitely not THAT bad.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shehrammajid:
WOW that is horrible. At least Samsung knows about the problem. That's why the new Samsung Blaze 4G doesn't have a +. Just a super amoled.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
And this is a fact or an assumption?

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ryan562:
amoled screens aren't the only screens with this issue. My ips+ screen Asus transformer prime has a bunch of grey blobs when the screen is set at low brightness. I've learned to live with it and the blobs on my sgs2 by turning up the brightness to at least the halfway mark.

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] princeasi:
Hey to each he/she/he-she lol own but no need for the insults!

I'm just sayin!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
Also, no need for your "being born gay crap" comment in a thread about screen issues, on a cell phone forum. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] princeasi:
Well, it is crap.... It's a free choice that people make. Not something that's forced on someone.

I'm just sayin!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
Please keep your bigoted thoughts off the phone forum.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
Man, you guys went and took this thread off-topic again. This forum/thread need a lot of help. There should seriously be some vacation time given to those of you who are arguing over nonsense. I give up... Hopefully a Mod can come in and make things right here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JaZart:
Please request for this thread to be closed and start a new one. There actually are some of us that want to get to the bottom of this screen issue. Keep updating us in some way.

-Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] princeasi:
"bigot"??? The statement I made wasn't bigot at all nor was it judgemental lol, nor did I use the f@& word. Yet you insulted by labeling me a bigot. Sensitivity can definitely be a hormonal imbalance lol.

I'm just sayin!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Its hardware dude nuff said! Samsung screw us...... We just hope he cant tweak the screen a little.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] algorhythm:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigotry

:rolleyes:

To bring this back on topic: Is anyone even looking at possible solutions? Could these screen defects be just that: defects in the screen manufacturing process, like how LCD screens are expected to have a few dead pixels?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
I think you should just stop... Im 16 & i believe you have the mind of a young child...i hope you have a son that is born gay so you can think back to this thread & say man he was right.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] princeasi:
You need to stop with the gay genes stuff and get back on topic again lol.

I'm just sayin!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fraz82:
Holy crap! So i come back after months to this thread... and i havent taken the time to read all 78 pages to get back up to speed on whats going on, but from what i gather... recent developments have shown that.... our screens have lines on them.... because they're gay?

again... i havent bothered to read ALL the posts. But this is the evidence i've managed to piece together judging from my cursory examination of the trending discussions.

/s
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] princeasi:
Lmao!!!!

I'm just sayin!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] billydroid:
Why is this thread even open? I'm sure supercurio will start a new thread thread with any actual development.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Thread should be closed until SC comes up with a solution.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ThC23:
+ 100000

Powered by the SGSII....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
I think a reference thread should be created not for Supercurio but for those who think there's something wrong with their phone. I mean we can't technically call this a defect anymore. It's all over Samsung screens (though I have never seen it on other screens) and possibly others. They should have a place to talk about their experiences, vent, etc... all in one thread but not with any of this childish bickering.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mightymike889:
There's no real solution put brightness up end of story...every1 donated for no reason...its been mad long n nothing got accomplished n nothing will be accomplished. I wanna feel bad for ppl who donated but u all should have thought alil harder on this ...sry to be mean but honestly this thread needs to be closed n ppl need to talk to Samsung for some compensation for having a messed up screen. Once again don't get mad at me just venting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] billydroid:
The color still needs calibrated better regardless. When I put my phone next to my wife's sgh-i777, her screen colors are better.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
Supercurio or OP feel free to contact me if either of you would like to make an update to this topic

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Vibrantnew-b:
Just donated ($25). Roman here's the confirmation #92159310KR415710D.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fraz82:
HOLY MOLY! I better sign up for a paypal account quick! Is there any other way aside from assigning a bank account for those of us who don't have bank accounts, but have cash?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lookitzjohnny:
i think the only option is prepaid credit cards.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] daddymatt:
$20 from me! 81401207SX514034L
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] daddymatt:
Bump bump bump!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DyingBlade:
I am willing to donate a phone to him if someone can get me in contact with him.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
Pm him? He's posted in this thread I think.

____________________

Deebo took your bike too?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercurio:
Hi DyingBlade!

I'm here :)

You can contact me by email, IRC, twitter, gtalk .. :) (see XDA profile and signature)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kikiodead:
What are your development plans once this all gets going? Like do you have any speculated projects?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercurio:
Sorry I don't understand your question, but I described my plans earlier in this thread.

ATM: writing a kernel driver for that:

https://github.com/project-voodoo/ld9040_voodoo_exynos_galaxysii
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kikiodead:
I guess my question is easier summed up as what else do you plan on working on besides screen calibration. ROMs? Ports? Just curious is all.