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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shmoejoe:
And by you implying that every AAAB phone has it, or older model and should be sent in is any better? It has even be debunked that your fabled w16 phones that you went on and on about CAN have the yellow. If you bothered to read my other post about it I said its a lottery, meaning ANY phone could have it.

I really don't care if you find my posts polite or mature enough, but telling people to send in phones that may/may not have the problem for the hell of it is a load of crap. EVERY phone has the chance of getting it, and the best thing anyone could do (as I also said in previous posts) is to test it out for themselves.

By posting 'oh your phone WILL have problems' based on production number or the AAAB is (excuse my "immaturity")) indeed 100% a fresh steaming pile of crap and has yet to be proven right. You can take my posts how you like, but facts are facts (I have two examples of those phones by the way).

It may be more present in the older devices, yes, but telling people who don't have the problem yet/not at all to replace it is just idiotic. Its like going to the dentist for a checkup and they just remove all your teeth as a 'precaution' as you may get cavities later on.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
Way to construct a post like this!

BTW, It's not ANY phone can have it. Sony identified the problem and fixed in newer batches.

By your logic, we simply don't need this whole thread since it's just lottery, right? There's no need to find correlations between the screen and hardware revisions since it's just lottery, right?

And Sony doesn't need to acknowledge the problem since it's all lottery, right?

And when did I suggested anyone without the problem send it back just for "giggles"?

You have two AAABs which are problem free? Congratulations? Do I need to say Congratulations again? How many 12W08~12W10 AAABs are sold? How many you own again?

I had a Tmobile G2X which is problem free, no random restarts, no overheating. But do I say "G2X random restart/overheating" is "a load of junk" based on my own experience? No.

So from user reports here in this thread, can I say your "lottery" is a load of junk, too?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shmoejoe:
Okay.

1. Sony has already acknowledged the problem, saying it was in a small percentage of the devices.

2. The thread was not to make false assumptions on how to see which devices have the problem, if it was down to specific models/ Four letter thing, they would do a recall or make an official statement.

3. By stating I own the devices that you say have the problem and need it replaced, should have told you that it isn't 100% 4 letter production code and more random.

4. If you read the thread you would also see that it is spread throughout all models, and sony said, in an official statement that they will fix the problem if its found.

If you think making false statements and talking out of your arse helps matters, go ahead. I write my posts to try and help by providing proof that its not what you say it is, instead of belittling anyone who proves you wrong.

If you think you can do better than Sony with this problem, go ahead. I am just saying what I know, no need to get all dramatic and snooty about it.

oh, and before i go, a reply to your

Here, where you implied they all have it, and should send it in (false):

Here, where you say someone does have the problem without it even showing yet (false):

I understand you probably mean well, but what I think you don't understand is why should someone send in their phone for up to a month, when it may not even have it at all? All you are doing is spreading a sort of "yellow paranoia" with out even anything to back it up.

Now, can we kindly get back on topic?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
It's so funny that you are running circles with your posts. Let me break it down those 4 points you posted:

1. Sony acknowledged the problem and also claimed they identified the cause of the problem. So your point 1 simply contradicts your "lottery" claim.

2. Nobody is making false assumption. Every post in this thread is finding correlation between hardware revisions/manufacturing date and yellow spot problem. And YOU are making the assumption that AAAB is problem free.

3. By claiming the problem "random", you directly contradicts with Sony's announcement on this issue earlier on. Essentially you mean that Sony doesn't know the problem and you know better?

4. If you REALLY read this thread, you'll notice the problem is most prominent on devices with hardware revision AAAB, AAAC.

I think it's YOU making this subject dramatic, and now you sounds like I started the argument?

And since when I belittling anyone? YOU are the one belittling ME by saying "load of junk". YOU are the one belittling anyone who has different experience than you.

And what did I say is wrong? Sending it back to Sony is wrong?

And where did I claim I can do better than Sony? Seems it's YOU think you can do better than Sony from your 4 points above?

And how about I'm saying what I know? I bought a 12W10 AAAB device and shows yellow spot in a few hours, and now I have a 12W15 ABAE device which doesn't show yellow spots no matter what temperature I bring it to?

Are you essentially trying to diminish MY experience?

So in the end, everything is about YOU. What YOU say must be true. I am not the one who derail this thread. YOU are.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Kalix89:
I just sent my phone to get the screen replaced, the reseller said estimated 2 weeks, let's hope it doesn't take any longer.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
Since you edited before I finished my essay, here's some addendum:

All you dramatic words above, and the lovely "me spreading yellow paranoia" is just great.

I think you successfully make everyone think that I am the bad guy and my experience is a "load of junk".

Nice work!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] andress.cz:
parts shortage

it is a month since Ive sent mine XPS to replace display and since today was the last day of time given by law to repair it I went to the store and asked for my phone, they told me that there is parts shortage and gave me my money back instead of a phone

there must be a lot of people from central europe experiencing yellow tint problem if theydont have enough displays
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gm007:
Can you guys stop it please?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
I'm more than done.

But according to shmoejoe, the problem is random. So it is never fun to talk about random hardware failures.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Vitucastro:
Chill out guys! :)

Well, since the phone hasn't been released in Brazil yet I didn't get from official reseller, let's hope the yellow tint doesn't come otherwise I'll have to contact the guy who sold it to me... The phone came from France.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dariomario:
Stop *****ing guys...

News:

Today I phone sony to ask again, why, after they told me on wednesday that i will get my phone today, my phone status is still "awaiting component". The lady there told me that they received no components and that she thinks that they will have the component this week, but she doesn't promise anything, so in my eyes it feels like they wont receive **** this week. I told them nicely to stick it up their assess , to pack my phone as it is and to send it back to me . I rather keep it like this for a month than keeping it on a shelf at sony and after a month to receive a faulty one...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tris1979:
I've got Yellow tint along the bottom of my screen even when cool it doesn't go away. Was OK for first few weeks. 12W07 AAAB UK orange. Will hold of for a while though if you are all experiencing delays. My wife gets hers from Orange tomorrow will see what model it is and if its OK.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nimche:
You are a bad guy. I was going to write at first but half of the writing I closed the browser saying to myself why should I do it. You and I and many already know that AAAB having the most issues with yellow tint. Maybe as Sony said, limited number of Xperia S' don't have the issue......

Even though I am week 13 with ABAC, phone seems to be working with no issue.

Still no word from Sony

Still no permanent fix

Still this thread would be filled with reported issue and many poor users that don't know what to do.

Folks in the US got the short end of stick, but so be it. No wonder Sony is releasing products last in the US, they are just too scared to encounter any problem with US market. Just imagine how many law-suit cases they would have had by now because of the yellow tint?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
I'm lost. In what way I'm a bad guy?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nimche:
Haha, that was a joke. :D:D

You said in your previous post that:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
Yeah I'm always the bad boy. :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gm007:
I agreed that this problem is random,i have AAAB 12W09 from 2 months and no tint or spots.

I hope sony will find an easier way to exchange all the affected phones and soon.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
That still doesn't make this problem random.

Do we have yellow spots reports from users of 12W15 ABAE and/or newer batch?

IF we have yellow spots problems in both newer batch and older batch THEN we can say it is random.

So far it just mean that we have a few good AAABs among all other infected AAABs.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dibdin:
I was assured that the component that the service center was waiting on was going to arrive yesterday, it didn't. I called Customer Services and they told me they cannot give me any definate date as to when parts will be available. I asked to speak to one of the manager's at Sony. I received a phone call from one a few hours ago, but was not of much help. All he could say was he empathized with me and understood my frustration, but could offer very little help. He said he will see if he can get me a possible replacement but couldn't make any promises.

this whole shenanigans is really getting me down!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gm007:
I am not talking about the new batch,sure it has been fixed but nobody knows for sure the good bach number or when did it started to roll out.

Sorry for my bad English :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
From what I gather in forums, might not be true, Sony apparently knew about this problem before launch, but gave it an OK for sale.

What Sony did to fix this is using a glue that can resist higher temperature without expanding.

Why Sony didn't give us some detailed breakdowns of which batch has the problem probably means all of them have problems and Sony now betting on some customers never find it out or never bothered to send them in.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] gm007:
Yes maybe you right,and maybe the problem appears more in high temps countries.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] seanicca:
Could you not have a word with the retailer? They may be able to ring Sony and help you out. I'd also give CAB a ring to see where you stand
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arcanixX:
Can you guys tell me if it's normal that the whole screen is yellowish? It is from week 14 production, and no actual "yellow spots" like described (that's fine), but the tint looks too yellow compared to my Xperia Arc which is more cold (blue-white). I really dislike this. :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nimche:
You mean some yellowness gradient? Could you provide pics?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
That's the color temperature of that particular LCD screen.

I think you have a warm type. There are some color calibration apps in Play Store you can try to make it more bluish.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arcanixX:
Yes guys, I think so. Check it out:

Is there any app you recommend? I tried a couple but didn't manage to fix it :( I'm thinking about selling the phone. Are your screens like this?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
That's normal for this LCD. Mine has yellow gradient and it changes with the view angle.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arcanixX:
That's too bad! Have you managed to fix that? Are ALL the XS like that? When I'm reading a website, it looks like a parchment!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
I have to be really careful here because I don't want to be accused of spreading "yellow paranoia" again....

Anyhow, That is the property of the LCD screen. Any device use this type of LCD has this yellow gradient. It is not something that can be fixed by software.

And frankly I don't really care about this since I've been looking at TFT LCD for a long time and gotten used to this.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shmoejoe:
So it was indeed the glue they used? Weird how it took soo long to fix it in production if it was something that probably could have simply been bad glue.

I still believe its an issue in random devices, not associated with the four letter code and such but we can agree to disagree on that . We can go on and on about it but its not worth my time.

Anyways, I am hoping that the newer devices are fixed, does anyone here of have w17 device floating around yet?

And yes, the above pictures are normal, it goes along with the 'bad viewing angles' people are experiencing. When you look directly at your phone and you see a solid yellow blob, or streaks (there's a few examples around here, and in a recent thread) then that is the problem. I will post the pictures from the other thread below for comparison:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] adiktz:
I got one 3 days back...!!!

12w16

Touch firmware 7...!!!

Played many games to increase the temperature, but this device isn't gettin heated up easily...!!!

I have no problem of yellow tint till now, but I'd like to test before my 7 days no questions asked replacement ends...!!!

Can anyone suggest me how to put the device under stress and test for higher temperatures...???
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] fsrkewd:
I used a hair dryer to speed things up
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] adiktz:
Does that help...??? I'll try it out and post the result...!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] shmoejoe:
Try "Frontline commando" for a bit, that always gets my phone nice and toasty or "Dungeon Defenders" though it tends to crash with my current configuration ^^.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] adiktz:
Okay, I'll download frontline commando now and test...!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] janizzzz:
I didn't have this yellowish bottom, until I started reading this thread, damn you! :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] kevinclint:
Im from Mumbai, India. Went to two shops that had an Xperia S on display just to have a look at the awesome 4.3" display with an intention to finally get over the yellow tint paranoia. And what do you know, they both had the yellow tint issue. :eek:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] LitoNi:
lol you need to get your eyes checked.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] edowar:
Hi guys

I Just sent my xps to sony center, and it just replace screen hardware, did not change to another xps.

So far my xps screen looks good and I noticed it, thats my xps is not easy to get warm.

I think its the best solution for screen problem.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] YYvo:
Unfortunately, i also found the "yellow tint issue". Moreover, the phone seems to heat up pretty quickly. As i read from the above post where it is said that it is hard to warm up the phone, by playing wind up knight the temperature gets to 41 C in a matter of minutes. That is when the discoloration appears. As temperature goes down it fades away.

Unfortunately, no warranty means no replacement even if the phone is in mint condition.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tris1979:
My Wife got hers today from Orange ABAB 12W14, I will keep an eye on it and let you know. If its OK I'll get onto Orange for a replacment for my AAAB 12W07 with yellow tint.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dom 3116:
i removed the factory screen protector and it seems to have removed my yellow tint which i had all over my devices screen , hope it works for others too ?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Nimche:
Did you do it while looking at yellow tint?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] adiktz:
Played "temple run" for an hour and the temperature did rise.!!!

38 degree C - No tint detected...!!!

40 degree C - No tint detected...!!!

42 degree C - No tint detected...!!!

45 degree C - No tint detected...!!!

46 degree C - No tint detected...!!!

I guess I got a perfect device...!!! Will wait for 4 days more and then unlock the bootloader...!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Scratchling:
How long have you had it? I did heat tests in the first week and it was clear, but when I did them two weeks later it was there.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] adiktz:
I purchased it on 11th so it'd be 4 days now...!!! Well I guess I'll have to do more tests then...!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] damirbusic:
Ok, bottom line, how can I check if my phone is AAAB or ABAB or whatever ? Where does this label stand ? I need to enter some code on the phone or on the box/device ?

I have sent mine last week for a replacement because those bottom 3 LEDs were bad, left one had yellow/green tint and other two (middle and right) were normal, white/purple.

I really dont get that Sony philosophy, Samsung and HTC are killing every Android manufacturer and they make the phone with too much faulty parts, and hardware parts, great way to promote Sony without Ericsson and attract new buyers to spend their money.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dom 3116:
i had same problem, i checked thought all was good forgot until my warranty ran out then realized it 2 days past my warranty :( and btw the screen protector removal idea kinda worked but still a tint in places :( not happy !!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Efe64:
Past warranty? Do you live in the future?

Phone is just out..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] richteralan:
You have a 90-day warranty?

That doesn't sound right...usually it's 1 year. Which country you are in?

---------- Post added at 07:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:51 PM ----------

The big white label is inside the back cover.

The four-letter code is just below "LT26i" and above manufacturing date.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] damirbusic:
Ok, tnx, I will check it ass soon as I get my replacement because they told me that they will not repair those LEDs on the bottom and it was only 1 day old when I returned it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] LitoNi:
yo guys can you check your XPS and tell me are there any backlights for the bottom of the screen?

i just checked mine with a white Background and i dont seem to see any for the bottom part. I see backlights for top left and right. I also notice a few blacked out lights on the right hand side.

if the bottom part doesnt have backlights then that explains why the bottom of the screen is a bit yellow gradient?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] bikutaa:
just received my 2nd replacement phone (from O2)

AAAC CB5 Touch Firmware Version 7

12W10.. ..

unfortunately..

also the phone battery was completely dead,

so dead, that even when I plugged it in the charger the on button

didn't even activate the battery charging icon screen..

only after about 10 minutes on charger was that able to appear,

does anyone know when the battery charge lost has gone that far, does it permanently damage the battery ??

(oh well, another few days of intensive testing ahead.. ..)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Yakandu:
Hi, i have a question, i sended my phone to SAT and as i see here some of you can track the repair, how do you do that? (i sended the phone to Pixmania and they sended to SAT) is there any link or any way to see that info?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Efe64:
@bikutaa

Thats normal for an empty battery. You need to charge it for like 10 minutes..

Maybe safety reasons..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] damirbusic:
Got replacement today, ABAC version, screen has no yellow spots for now and I have noticed that this one has a lot better and "whiter" white, last one had a lot of yellow in it. I hope that this would be my last and perfect Xperia S.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Sharaz22:
Latest news i think sony are sending out replacement because my status has changed to unit exchanged - awaiting testing and imei out has changed hope they send it quickly.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dariomario:
mine says the same, and I told them to send me the old one faulty as it is if they cannot repair it this week, hopefully we will get a fresh batch, without poroblems
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] MikeBuck:
ooo new phone 12w17, ABAC, that's see how it goes
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dariomario:
Someone called in the morning from sony confirming me that they have received a limited number of replacements and that I in the happy few that will get the replacement phone. Only one issue, mine was a White model when i sent them the phone and they only have Black models as replacements... WTF? Is this SONY or SUNNY???? I can't believe all this ****....
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Scratchling:
Repair took roughly a week with Hutchison 3 Ireland(via fonmenders). Hope the new panel is taint free :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slyevo:
Repair

Just checked the status of my repair & i have noticed that the imei out is different than the one i sent in?

Does anyone know what service they use to return the phone (curious as it says complete awaiting collection despatch)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Vitucastro:
Okay, I'm sick of the yellowish screen gradients and the unresponsive capacitive buttons! So I'm sending it back to the seller and taking the HTC one X! :D

Shame on Sony!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] reptile64:
Bravo! A+ :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] amal94:
Same here, I just told em I'll wait for the white ones to arrive :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] LahiruRD:
They have apprently repaired my XS.

I will get it today or Monday (they have shippped it on 18th).

WIll keep you guys informed :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] slyevo:
Repair

SO, Sony are replacing phones & not screens. I have confirmed this with the repair status being repaired awaiting collection for return & the imei being different!!!

Sony have really done me a favour as i purchased my phone from ebay and was worried after reading reports of some phones being blocked after purchasing from ebay users (Replacement scams)

Yeah, GO SONY!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Daniel_GB:
OK, I bought the device today...

Its AB & 12W15...no sign of tint yet...

I have a limited test time,so can you guys tell me what is the fastest way to temp up phone?how do you check the temp? Cpu temp or batt?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Efe64:
^

Heat it up so much as you can.

Throw it in the oven :D Sure it will work :D

You can try stres test, i dont know how its called, just type stres at google play.

It will not appear in just minutes..

It took for me like 3 weeks..

So good luck and have fun with your device!

Just reply very amd and angry, it mostly work.

Say that this is bull sh!t.

I mean.. seriously wtf?

You buy an white car.. Because the car is faulty.. As repair you got an black car..

Wtf?¿¿¿¿
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] efgee:
Are there people where the yellow tint eventually went away and never came back, even when heating up?

And another question, does it stay visible after time, even after cooling down?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Scratchling:
Yeah, for me it became visable at lower and lower temperatures over time.

So. Sent it off for repair. They did nothing and sent it back. Fúck. Gonna get my money back I think.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] farvin:
Is there anybody from Denmark, where the screen or phone got replaced?

How long time did it take? Just read about a lot of customers there is waiting quite some time because Sony can't deliver the parts.

Thanks in advance
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] LahiruRD:
Just got my XS from the shop, they have replaced the screen.

sent it on 27 April & got it back on 21 May
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] farvin:
That was quite some time. I know its early, but can you see any difference with the screen?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] LahiruRD:
Screen is kinda yellowish. Other than that, no problem
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Daniel_GB:
mine is the same...

i think its just because of the screen calibration.

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after 3 days of hard use,still no tint...