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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
The green is a stuck pixel, and will go away in a different colour background, a black dead pixel will stay black on all colours, but since in a amoled screen technology the black colour is considered on a off position, so a dead pixel will unlikely show up on a amoled screen.

samsung will accept a repair if you insist, the screen cannot be repaired, they will just put a new screen which may cost you about USD 200, and as said, the replacement may have the pixels problem and is acceptable according to samsung, so the replacement is a waste of money.

Just give a different excuse, like some yellow or purple tint that you cannot accept and request for a replacement screen or an exchange and hopfully the replacement won't have the problem.

I had pixel problem on a grey background on a few units, but as I got my unit in store, I opened about 7 phones and finally got a perfect unit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
Since the Google customer service dealed with Samsung for me and I had a ticket for a replacement already.

So Im just worrying if I need to pay if they say my old phone is normal.

I just called Samsung again and this time the Guy said since I am still in the 14 days period I don't need to pay anything unless there is physical damage or water damage.

So I will wait and see how the coming phone is and compare which one I will keep...:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
let me know how you get on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mingkee:
I am interested will Voodoo Project help because reducing red and green may help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Amphibliam:
Wait does this affect the LTE Nexus? Most people I see in this thread are the GSM one...

EDIT: It seems to me it does, but unless you get a really fubar screen (image retention, partial tint) you can just fix it with color settings. Now I feel better. NICE!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mactruck:
Just got my GSM nexus from Google a few days ago. Didn't notice any bad pixels or yellowing but what I did notice is that when I view it from an angle everything turns a shade of blue. On top of that the screen is very dim compared to my iphone, evo and the One X I looked at today. Sorry but I feel this screen sucks. Another thing that sucks is the speaker, its terrible. I installed Volume + on it and it helps but damn. Thinking about returning and getting the One X tomorrow but I can't stand the thought of having Sense or Touchwiz on my phone. What to do. I have the One X reserved for tomorrow morning and I can't decide. If I don't like the sense crap there is a restocking fee since its a 3rd party ATT store. Love the rest of the Nexus though. It flies through the apps great, works perfect, no reboots or problems and I love the style of the phone. Decisions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chad_Petree:
My galaxy nexus is one of those horrible ones who came with a ridiculously yellow screen, basically every website or app that has white looks yellow and the same with everything that its grey, has a yellow tint.

I flashed the Franco kernel because you can adjust the display colors with it, i even downloaded the franco kernel update app, there's an option called omap 4 gamma interface where there are presets for changing the colors of the screen, but I'm not convinced, they look dull and over saturated at the same time, and the yellow is still there, can you recommend some settings? I have seen people claiming they for rid of the yellow tint, how dis they managed to do it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thebobp:
I occasionally get 3-5s image retention for blacks - this is most noticable when using Launcher 7. Has this happened to anyone else?

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Try these settings. You can also adjust for more blue. Otherwise, I would think it's hardware.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mactruck:
I'm sending this Nexus back and getting the One X. At least it will have visual voicemail. I just went through a fiasco removing google voice. Jeez what a disaster.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Out of 3 or 4 Verizon Nexus phones all looked horrible and on top of grain had screen burn in
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmattp:
That's not quite true. You can't just fix it with color settings. If it looks blue/purple, it will always be difficult to get accurate color representation. I know from experience. It's better to exchange it untl you get one with black blacks and gray grays.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mactruck:
So when I was buying my One X this morning the dude selling me the phone was showing me his Galaxy SII and wow his was 3 times worse than my Nexus. I was like maybe mine isn't so bad. LOL. So I decided to keep it on the T-mobile $30 plan and use it for a hotspot and a second phone. Loving the One X though, Damn!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alphanu22:
got a Brand New Replacement Nexus from Asurion back in March and half my screen was:

got another one in the mail a day later 100% better-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phutro:
Return Issues

So I've had 3 replacements, all which did not fix the purple tint. The best out of the bunch had black splotches...

Anyway, I've been told to not contact customer support anymore, just e-mail directly. They'll be issuing me a full refund as they won't send me any more replacements... because they've sent so many already.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] remedy1978:
Galaxy Nexus

Is this from the Google Play Store?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ILLHYHL:
i asked this question before, but i wanted to make sure again.

i got my 3rd GNex from expansys today.

all of them had horizontal color divisions in call logs.

(where the background is lighter on the bottom, gradually darkens toward the top of the screen)

it looks like bricks stacked on top of each other.

i know it is normal, but should i keep returning the phone until i get a perfect one?

or should i just learn to live with it :(?

by the way, this is the ONLY problem i have with this phone.

no dead pixels, no burn in, no banding, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] remedy1978:
GNEX

I would keep it. Its always a roll of the dice if you decide to return for a fourth replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phutro:
Yup, from the store. I'm returning them for a refund.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brian515:
Got my 3rd Nexus today. This one has bad image retention and the black splotches. I'm probably just going to return it, too. I'm thinking of sticking with the iPhone for now. The One X looks really nice, but it just bothers me that in a month and a half it's going to be Google IO and they're going to show off jelly bean, and guess which phone is going to get the update first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alangrig:
So we are not alone with "purple" problem:

http://www.wpcentral.com/lingering-issues-nokia-lumia-900-purple-screens-dead-buttons-rattles

http://discussions.nokiausa.com/t5/...eys-when-low-brightness-is-active/m-p/1386403

At least NOKIA acknowledge this issue and gonna resolve. So there is a hope Sammy or Google gonna accept it as well, however chances are low.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brian515:
I doubt it. Once Samsung has your money, they don't care about you anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xZeDgEx:
So I use auto brightness and only notice issues when its dark and brightness is very low. Just increasing it a tiny bit makes it go away. (Purple grey, grainy white). Why don't they just slightly increase the default lowest brightness? Seems pretty simple. My gs2 has a much higher brightness at the lowest setting you can't get it as dark as the gnex. Probably explains why issues are not as visible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sblantipodi:
is there someone who can make a photo of the phone with a white screen?

I have got some grainy problems, I want to know if I need to live with this grainy or if I need to switch my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
I am pretty sure its a defect or "manufacturing process" at Samsung

In 6 Nexus phones I've seen, all look like crap on white background
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sblantipodi:
thanks for the answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
2nd replacement just arrived.

Original:

Purple tint, big black dot on black screen.

http://i.imgur.com/K5RiD.jpg

1st replacement:

Much less purple tint, No big black dot on black screen,

ONE green dead spot

Some horizontal line or pattern on white screen

2nd replacement:

Less purple tint than 1st replacement, no dead spot no horizontal pattern..

But Same BIG black dot on black screen again

http://i.imgur.com/K5RiD.jpg

Though it is not perfect..I won't bother asking for another anymore, let me enjoy the Nexus from now on

(and I don't think they will provide replacement again..)

Note: Photos from brain515, I have exactly the same pattern of black dots
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alphanu22:
i blame the Glass that Samsung is using on the Nexus, its dirty- :mad:

Gorilla Glass ftw
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] olfyboy:
Noticed today that my nexus has black spots on when the screen when it's black :/

Don't think I'm going to bother to ask for an exchange, as it's the only prob there is... not often I'm staring at a black screen either :P might even get a worse one if i decide to exchange it..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axne1:
Franco kernel app color settings

sent from a Android device :)

I'm always on!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axne1:
Best device I ever owned

sent from a Android device :)

I'm always on!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alphanu22:
what black image are you looking at to see said spots?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] olfyboy:
Just normal black images.. had a black wall that I, by coinsidence, opened up in gallery, that's when I noticed the spots. So I downloaded a bad pixel-test-app on the play store just to doublecheck.. I attached a screenshot.

Edit: lol... it's not visible on the screenshot.. maybe I'll take a pucture of it later.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
For real, most of the Screen has the black dots in black screen.....

if this is the only problem I would keep it..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alphanu22:
cant see spots in mine, guess im good-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sblantipodi:
the most annoying thing on my nexus is the white, when browsing you see white,

white on gnex is dirty, I have lines on white, crappy display.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thetrailofdead:
I have some "normal" issues that other people are noticing (black dots, slight ghosting or brief image retention, green tint where the status bar normally is when the background is white).

If I request a replacement from google, will they allow me to choose the one I want to keep or do I automatically have to send my existing phone back? I dont want to request a replacement and get a crappier phone.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] colonelcack:
Got my first replacement today...

Purple tint is gone...but (always a but) now the banding/streaking/discoloring is much more noticeable on white backgrounds. On my old phone I had this too, but the variations were more subtle and spread out. With the new one it's very straight line right down the middle that takes up the entire display, one half is slightly darker than the other. It's even somewhat noticable on medium-low brightness :/

Would you roll the dice and return it again or just be happy to get rid of the purple tint?

I'm glad to see the purple gone...but this is going to bug my ocd like crazy if i'm staring at a line down the middle of every white page!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dylyxcore:
Just received my device, unlocked, rooted, and flashed. As I am setting it up, notice a LINE OF DEAD PIXELS :confused:. Contacted Google for a replacement, but reading these other flaws has me worried :(... Are most of these devices screens flawed in someway, or are we just the unlucky ones?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aalin13:
Here is my experience with the Galaxy Nexus. I bought mine mid December when it was first launched in Australia. Since then, I have gone through 4 devices and all of them had faults with the screen.

1. Blue tinge on top left hand corner, very visible on white background

2. Pink tinge on white background and purple tinge on grey

3. Top half of the screen looks whiter, and clear. Bottom half had a pink tinge on white, and purple tinge on grey, and is much grainer

4. Purple tinge on grey even at about 30-40% brightness

The quality control is ridiculous, and as I bought mine through Telstra a telco here in Australia, I have to deal with them instead of giving Samsung directly my 2 cents on the issue.

Current situation: I'm using device 3, Telstra has waived my ETC and will allow me a free upgrade whenever with no extra charges. I'm now waiting for the next Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CarlHutson:
Wow, thank you for this thread, nao i know my display is not broken ! DANKE! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
Just got my Nexus and as far as I can tell there is no banding, black spots or dead pixels... BUT (as said before in this thread there is always a but) It looks like the right side of the screen is brighter than the left. The brightness is even all the way down the right side and it gets darker evenly as it moves left. Is this some kind of design with the background on the phone? If I pull up a black picture the entire screen is black with no light coming through, this seems to be just when in the settings as far as i can tell.

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Looks like it also does it in the gmail app... Maybe I am seeing things. :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sblantipodi:
this phone is defective.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] axne1:
Most color problems are solved by a rom or kernel control. :)

sent from a Android device :)

I'm always on!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] remedy1978:
Third Nexus Replacement

Received my third galaxy nexus today. Notice right away on the startup screen this issue:

http://i419.photobucket.com/albums/pp275/remedy1978/photo-1.jpg

Don't think that is normal. Its too bad to, because this one has the least amount of dots on a black screen and white whites.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
Well I just took some screen shots on my phone and it doesn't show the fade when I view the pics on my iPad, so it's definitely a screen issue. Now I need to determine if it's worth the risk of getting one that is awful.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
Those of you who sent the phones back, what numbers did you call? I tried google and they said to contact the manufacturer, and the booklet says to bring it back to the retailer. So before I make a mistake thing to the wrong people and screwing myself, I figure I'd ask.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] remedy1978:
Contact Google

Google changed their policy. They were handling the exchanges for the first 14 days now it's been handed off to Samsung. When you call Google they will connect you with someone from Samsung to replace your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
I called good and all the automated message just said "contact the retailer" or something and hung up on me :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thetrailofdead:
I called google last thurs, they spoke with me and contacted samsung, explained to the samsung rep what my issues were, and the samsung rep spoke with me to get more info about my issue and my contact info. the next day, someone else from samsung called to get my CC number to put a hold on my card for $400. if you want, you can authorize samsung to have someone break the seal and inspect the phone before they ship it to you, but i dont know how good their inspection will be. i'm expecting my replacement to arrive on monday.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Emama:
i dont see what issues it have
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] remedy1978:
If you look at the bottom of the screen, there isn't a gradual gradient. It has a block of grey color at the bottom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
Whoa, whoa! The manager cannot be telling you that, especially within your 14 day return period. The screen has a defect, they have to exchange it whether they like it or not. You should have stayed and argued with him until he brought you out a new one. I read on xda many times where people have had them bring out 7 or 8 different Nexus' in store until they found one with a good screen. You are paying for it, don't settle for less.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aalin13:
That is definitely a fault with the screen, mine has a similar issue but the division is between the top and bottom. For me, as I use my phone mostly in portrait orientation, it is not a big deal, but whenever I switch over the landscape, it will annoy the hell out of me as my eyes move across the screen when reading and is constantly distracted by the change in brightness
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jmattp:
We all got Samsung'd so hard
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
Yeah, I'm calling tomorrow morning. I guess I'll look for a number for samsung in my booklet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killazys:
I have some vertical texture gradients on white backgrounds, and slow image fades (that is, changing rapidly from one image to another leads to some noticeable ghosting).

I trust this is normal? The whites look like what they look like in the first image in OP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rjskalet:
my keyboard is pretty much burnt into my display i will have another one coming in a day i will see if i can get a screenshot since i reverted my phone back to stock. i am too lazy to get a screenshot but here is the jist of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkvice01:
I've notice in U.S. the problem with LCD are worst... compared to Europe and Asia... only problem with LCD in Asia is the black dent that only dark room or no light where you can see it.. in normal use pictures are perfect..but still black dent is a defect.. I talked to Samsung already and ask for replacement and i had the replacemwnt but its worst so I ask them to put back the original LCD and told them that I'll ask for replacement again before warranty ends.. I guess the best thing to do either ask for replacement til you get the perfect unit.. or settle for a unit that you can live with then ask for replacement before warranty end.. Samsung is aware that if u mention the issue is the black dent then its a defect.. and they will replace it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
Well I just called to order my replacement. Let's hope they say it's a. Warranty issue and that my replacement phone isn't worse :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thetrailofdead:
Just got my replacement from Samsung via next day air. Initial tests show screen looks worst than my original. New unit is more purple, vertical banding is visible, poorer gradients. Ghosting / image retention is about the same. Whites look better though (less grainy and brighter) and brighter overall. Look like the replacement is going back.

Edit: I did some more testing. There is significantly less ghosting with the replacement (which was my main reason for the RMA), but the banding is too much! If it didnt have vertical banding, I would be keeping the replacement. Going to call samsung again after work and try one more time and I'll settle with whatever. This is such a hassle :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickcuban:
I hope I get lucky and that doesn't happen to me :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MJ_Arsenault:
So what's the minimum requirement to get a new phone shipped?

I don't have any burning or anything like that on my screen, though the screen on my girlfriend's Skyrocket looks better which sucks because the screen was one of the big draws for the Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I really don't know what people are saying about the GNexus screen.. Maybe I just got a good phone or something.

I just traded my DHD for the GNexus and there is absolutely no yellowy tinge that some are reporting. It doesn't look washed out at all and pixels are not apparent. I compared it to my brothers Nexus S, and the S had a slight yellow tinge, but not my GNexus. It is also much clearer. Whites look pretty good, of course not as good as an LCD, but still good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkvice01:
.... just contact Samsung get rma... and tell them you have issues with the LCD... Samsung is aware anyway that most gnex has defect LCD..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkvice01:
.... then you're one of the few lucky people who got perfect nexus.. make sure you take care of that phone if not the replacement for sure will have LCD issues..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JulianUrVeggies:
I've had my Galaxy Nexus for 6 days now. Bought it from Google Play Store. Was watching a tv show today when I noticed a dead pixel on the display. I think it's only one pixel because it's not very large, but it's still very noticeable. The dead pixel is visible with every color(except black, obviously). Because I know it's there, my eyes are always drawn to that pixel, it's so annoying.

Is this considered a defect? Will Google replace it? Google has a 14 day exchange/return period, but doesn't mention if a display with a dead pixel is exchangeable. Any info is appreciated! Thanks. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Toxvaerd:
What a great thread. Cant see how i missed this when i discovered burn in on mine a week ago. I just returned mine for repair at the shop where i bought it, because i had burn in in the top. But nothing at the bottom.

I checked the display model at the shop, and it had the screen powered on all the time. The "Google" at the search bar in the top, was clearly burned in on the screen.

I hope that a replaced screen can fix this, since i really love the rest of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] coltronathon:
Well I'm on my 3rd Nexus in less than a week (2 replacements). I got my original vzw gnex when it launched but it started suffering from a faulty USB port. I also happened to hold it close to my friend's and immediately noticed the blue tint and poor whites. Now I cannot unsee it and I'm screwed. Both replacements have warmer colors - no more blue tint and seem normal otherwise with the exception of the whites...

If I compare any Gnex I've had to my SGS Fascinate the screen is about 25% dimmer. The whites especially look very very gray. When I compare my friend's Gnex though it's approximately the same.

Are you guys noticing dim max brightness as well or just color issues? I'm getting tired of trying to convince vzw sales people of this. I'm starting to think my friend has the anomaly and my cruddy dim screen is the norm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkvice01:
.. you shouldn't have issues when you're in full brightness.. my screen is almost perfect. Only issue is the black spot only noticeable when you're in a dark room or place.. I ask for LCD replacement bland I got same black spot.. so I just ask the original LCD put back in my phone.. I'm just have it replace when I'm nearly ending my warranty..coz u don't see the need for replacement for now... and I'm also testing the screen on what will be the effect if you use a defective screen in a long time instead of having it replace right away.. coz we really don't know what's the negative effect if the black spot... in your case go ask another replacement til you get the perfect one or like mine..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Big Cam:
So I'm thinking of buying a Galaxy nexus on ebay since I have a year left in my contract with VZW, if I buy one and activate it and then it has a really bad screen, am I just screwed, is there any type of recourse I have for getting a replacement?

Also, I'm set on this phone and love everything about it, would the possibility of having a slightly tinted screen deter any of you from getting one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dylyxcore:
So I am sending my GN back for my first replacement due to dead pixels on arrival (weird light spot). Also looks horrible and pixelated on dimmest setting...

These pictures don't do justice
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dylyxcore:
Depends on the warranty they provide or whom you buy it from. I would get in contact before buying it and let them know you are aware of numerous faulty screens on this specific device (as should they) and see if it is possible to send it back if you are unhappy with the screen. Otherwise it's sort of playing russian roulette in my opinion...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kms108:
Less that 3-5 dead/bright pixels are consided as normal, it meets the international standards, you can google for that info.

The company has the right not to exchange it.

just treat your phone as a display defect with colour problem and ask for a return.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkvice01:
Buy in expansys.com instead in eBay...