yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 General] dakshmay21:
Does this issue exist in devices being manufactured now? (May/June/July)

Anyway of making sure that you don't end up buying a device which might be vulnerable to this?

Thanks!
[G2 General] Faakarna:
Returned g2

Got black lines on PA, When flashing g3 keyboard. Returned to stock, and sent it for repair on warranty . The tele care service first wrote to me, that they had to wait for new g2 parts. Suddenly they wrote to me, that LG would credit me a brand new g2. My question for you guys is, If it would be safer to flash on a new device? If not, i guess i Will stay on Stock and root.
[G2 General] Formhault:
[MENTION=5403922]wulsic[/MENTION]...
[G2 General] wulsic:
There is no way to make sure which is vulnerable since we don't know everything since LG is hiding stuff.

Nice you are getting a brand new G2 from LG I guess lol. We still don't know or it is safer and or how its caused.

Yh formhault sorry that I didn't answer but I thought you just said it like that. But I said yup like yes that the part was LCD+Digitizer and glass also I think, and I said that you can get for a few more bucks the LCD+Digitizer+Glass+FRAME so the frame is then extra so you don't need to invest too much time in it with frame included.

Btw LG Webcare ignores me after they said to me that they will investigate and now I asked again back or they already got some news and then they ignore me really.
[G2 General] Formhault:
Frame, as in the middle frame - the one that sits between the back cover and glass? The chromed one, you know.?! :eek:

The customer support guys from my carrier blame the building structure, atmospheric conditions and surrounding Wi-Fi for the decaying 2G/3G reception over the past two years.

Wi-Fi operates at >2.5GHz, not below 2.1GHz. Building is the same. And not even fog could influence the signal that comes from GROUND relays. So f*** those guys.

Customer support is rarely (if ever) of any use. They usually know nothing, or are told to behave as such.
[G2 General] wulsic:
Yh I think the bezel(the chrome thing) is also on the frame sides but I am not for sure now. For frame what imean see the picture on the link below.

http://www.amazon.com/ePartSolution-OEM-LG-Digitizer-Assembly-Replacement/dp/B00J290JOC

With frame I mean where you need to put the parts on like the battery etc just like with a bicycle on the frame where you need to put the wheels :laugh:

I also went to a store with my friend who needed to buy an Bluetooth headset for the PS3 and the woman who worked there said also like Yeah the Headset would only work on the PS3 probably not on the Ps4 etc... But the Headset was just a Bluetooth headset which even could work with the PC! So my point here is that shops and carriers just have people who are working at their stores who don't even know anything about Tech and electronics.

Formhault I ask you a favor You will make the change :eek: Should I get the N5 or the G2 I really want to get the G2 but I am scared as hell for the Screenproblem but just as lasttime asking cause I can get the N5 cheaper.
[G2 General] Formhault:
Oh... yeah, frame. Which includes the inner casing, antennas, speaker and such - basically everything except for the motherboard and battery (apparently). And that's super cheap... Hope it's an original LG part :) although it is still stupid cheap :eek:.

I don't usually buy stuff from actual physical electronics store (better prices + stock on the Internet), but I went to a specific store (very big one) a few times. When a guy comes up to me to ask "what do you need", I ask for a specific thing that is RIGHT BEHIND HIM and he says "no, we don't have that". Then I turn him around and point him to the thing and he goes "ooooh... we do have it". FOR FU**'S SAKE, it's an entire aisle FULL OF THE STUFF. Jesus. So I can't possibly take anything else they might say (especially tech-related) for granted.

When you want to mention something (a little notification pops up), put an @ sign before their name. [MENTION=5403922]wulsic[/MENTION] :silly:

I've said it before. The LG G2 is way better than the Nexus 5. Camera, speaker, display, software (I used AOSP for 3 years, but LG UI has won me over!), battery... all those are better on the G2. Find a LG G2 with warranty, or... if you don't have the money... go for the Nexus 5. Although I'd say 300 EUR for a G2 is pretty cheap :).

I'd rather buy the Galaxy S4 instead the Nexus 5, though.
[G2 General] wulsic:
Well I already can buy it for 200-250 euro But the problem is the one's I found with warranty and without Provider are all Up in the Netherlands so far away. and the nexus 5 is also for around the same price and I also saw one for 200 euro. But you probably also understand me that I really want the G2 but the Screen just terrifies me the warranty thing is too far away and the thing is that I also know someone who also sended in something for warrantyand never got it back( the Service who was delivering packages said they have given it but they didn't)
[G2 General] Formhault:
Abroad warranty is f***ed up. Stay away from that. I know someone who sent something (high value) via UPS from Germany and never got the money for it, OR the package back. So yeah... it doesn't matter if the country is okay (NL, Germany... come on, those are good countries) :) f***ed up sh*t.
[G2 General] Compass Linux:
Done.

Another thing. The amount of black lines I have has increased from 06 to 09 08. My G2 is currently powered off since it is recharging. I'll get back later and edit this post if the number of black lines differs from 09. I'm not sure when those extra three lines appeared, but I think it was after playing a few games when the phone got warm (not hot).

In the end it doesn't matter because next month I'll be sending my G2 under warranty for repair.

Compass.
[G2 General] :
People act like this is a big deal when the odds are still very slim. I flashed my phone many times and even when the temperature was extreme hot and still no black lines. Romming involves risk, and if your afraid of black lines that like I said is slim to none happening then you shouldn't be flashing. People say it can happen anytime. Maybe this is true. The truth is the all phones have some sort of issues like this. There are many people that agree that this whole issue with hardware and heat. And there are also ones that agree that the earlier phones have more than a chance to getting the lines. I am going to continue taking that risk. Happy flashing.
[G2 General] wulsic:
I see that some of the lines aren't Pure Black a bit greyish can you also try the App for Stuck pixels mentioned here in the thread?

[MENTION=5940035]simple_fear85[/MENTION] Some people aren't scared for the black lines really but for the money what they need to pay to fix it :D and for sending it to warranty cause shipping is dangerous
[G2 General] Blackhammer221:
Add me to the black lines list. Last week, my dialer would disappear when I (1) made a phone call, including Voicemail or (2) received a phone call. I was trying different roms and went back to the 12B bootloader but no luck. So I tried XDABBUB's rom again (which I was on when the dialer stopped working) and now I have those lines too. I bought my phone on eBay. I wonder if I go back to stock I can get it fixed?
[G2 General] hotnikkelz:
Ok guys here's my issue. I have a d803 on latest madhi rom, didn't fix my problem. This is what happens for me. It starts off KINDA normal ( but not good as there are still artifacts) but gradually in a couple seconds the screen turns like this and the lines intensify. What can I do about this? I think the display is f**ked, doesn't seem software can fix this

Here's a photo

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B38KvbE7aBCEdThSUk1aSWF4UVE/edit?usp=sharing
[G2 General] wulsic:
I think this is a Hardware issue it probably wont work but you cantry to use a stuck pixel app thing mentioned here in the thread also it might work who knows but I think something is not good inside. Did you tried to reboot?
[G2 General] hotnikkelz:
Yeah rebooted several times, flashed different software, this is actually a screen replacement after i got black lines with an older one.
[G2 General] wulsic:
Maybe if its replaced then they maybe didn't connected it good and connector got a bit loose I am not sure. Btw did you tried the app?
[G2 General] :
Just by the way the picture looks it's the issue with connectors are loose or not connected correctly.
[G2 General] Formhault:
Since I can see the ROM itself under those funky lines, I'd say it's just the connector (maybe not properly fixed on the socket).

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It's highly unlikely that the Dead Pixel Fix & Detect app would fix that... :)
[G2 General] wulsic:
I know but who knows strange things happens :) just like out of nothingblack lines which I still need to make a decision N5 or the G2 But I hate aosp roms and yh the only thing I am afraid of is where the thread is going about further I would go 99% for the G2:laugh:

Edit: i need to buy fast theG2 before i will make the wrong decision and buy the N5.
[G2 General] hotnikkelz:
so basically a botched repair job? Strange, as I've had the repair guys do it over a couple times and still got the same issue. *sighs*
[G2 General] Compass Linux:
I don't think the app is worth the hassle for me. I got more black lines (02) today, and it's almost time to send it for repair.

Compass.
[G2 General] Compass Linux:
You have to check eBay's policy. If it is under warranty, return to stock preferably with a TOT that's for your version/carrier. I say TOT because it wipes the root information in the phone, so it won't say root in whatever ROM or even in Download Mode. All traces of root are removed with the proper TOT flash, which apparently doesn't always happen when you flash a KDZ (perhaps some can enlighten more on this or correct me if I'm wrong).

Compass.
[G2 General] DREWHAMM974:
Won't decision? No sir, get you the Nexus. Sold my G2 after a few months but my Nexus has stayed right with me
[G2 General] jamesd1085:
I too would have gone with the nexus...but T-Mobile only offered the 16 GB version and I didn't have the money to pay full price for it...g2 has worked well for me so far
[G2 General] 1ackass:
I had to make a decision between the nexus 5 and g2 myself too. I'm glad I chose the G2. It has a bigger battery, more storage(in my case) and better camera etc...And this screen problem isn't that huge IMO. I used my phone under direct sun, cpu showed near 80°, the phone was really HOT everywhere and I was flashing kernel updates. No black lines :)
[G2 General] wulsic:
Thankyou for your guys opinion but i actually want to stay away from the n5 but if the g2 gets more expensive then i am forced to buy the n5 xd. I think that the g2 camera is also better because of the 13mp details but if someone would port the g2 rom to the n5 then the image quality would get better because of the software.

Btw how long have you owned the g2? Why does lg always make it so hardto choose just like when i needed to choose between n4 and optimus g.
[G2 General] 1ackass:
The G2 rom won't necessarily make the N5's camera better since they are different cameras (8MP vs 13MP). My first G2 was hot even at idle so i got a replacement. The 2nd G2 is ok and i have had it for about 3 months now.
[G2 General] fundoozzz:
My service menu says the hardware version as 1.1 though the box says it to be 1.2 (see attachments). Btw, the production date of my devices is April 2014 (Made in Korea) & LGD Panel. I don't have the black lines as of now but just thought to make some input to the ongoing research.

Further I wish those lines won't appear on my device as I bought it from ebay with seller warranty.. :rolleyes:
[G2 General] wulsic:
Well i think that some devices are affected maybe with transport or some other things but i dont think that LG has implented the Version good in the software just like some people had 1.1 on the boxes and had 1.0 in the service menu but after flashing with some program they got 1.1 and by other roms it was not implented so yh its not good implented. I would say keep on with flashing :D and enjoy your phone since you're phone might not be affected.:D

I am almost for sure now that i will getthe g2 Cause why not it has some better hardware as the N5 and the software is also pretty nice and the back buttons :D why not for almost the same price.
[G2 General] Formhault:
When the phone was full stock, that menu said I have HW Rev 1.0. After rooting with AutoRec (so, kernel change), it changed to HW Rev 1.1 :silly:. But the box says 1.1, so it's 1.1, lol. The HW Rev you see in that hidden menu simply calls for something within the ROM, so if you figure out what to change, I guess you could get it to say HW Rev GetOuttaHere5.12 lol.

Go here. Replace LGD800 with your specific model (LGD802 or whatever it is that you have) and ADD_IMEI_HERE with, well, your IMEI (I know it's pretty straight forrward, but anyway). That should give you a pretty solid idea with regards to when the phone was manufactured.

Mine, for example, was manufactured on 17th of April. I too hope I don't get the lines (doesn't anybody?), especially as the warranty I thought I have eventually turned out to be shady (so nope). :D

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The HW Rev from service menu is sh*t. It should look for something hard-coded on the board, not for a function in the ROM...

I'm on CloudyG3 ROM and, if I go to that part of the service menu, it says "Should be implemented" under HW Rev. The menu just freezes there, so it's something ROM-related. Aaaand this just enhances the above statement.

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Welcome back to Planet Earth. You're just like me : changing his mind 1000 times a second. Well, not exactly, but anyway...

Make sure you get one with warranty. Unless you wanna take your chances and replace the screen yourself in case you get the lines (hopefully not, of course).
[G2 General] fundoozzz:
Y not take a look at Htc one E8....it looks fairly impressive at the same price point and u get sense 6.0...a real eye candy :p

n well..i used autorec so that might have changed the hw version..but since the box says 1.2, i believe it should be 1.2 only..
[G2 General] bps119:
Man, that sucks. I would definitely advise calling them again because they replaced mine no questions asked. Originally, in the store they said it looked like I cracked the panel by pressing the screen too hard. They then called the warranty dept and then told them that it was a known issue. Sounds like you just got a jerk in the store who may have put a note on your account.

Maybe you can have them send you a new one under warranty and charge you if they find physical damage. Once the device is in warranty, they'll find its not and you won't be charged.
[G2 General] wulsic:
It doesn't sound good if its a known issue or the ones who give the phones to warranty are mostly devs or users here at XDA who got it after flashing. I had finally found one which was good priced but then refresh the page and then it was SOLD OUT... If i will get the G2 and not the N5 or yh also with the N5 i will underclock it i guess to 1,7ghz and set the max temperature to 70-75 Degrees with DR87's recovery with the safe thermal thing so it stays low and also a rom and kernel with it :laugh: I still wonder why some people want to overclock their LG G2 i mean 2,26ghz is already high enough for a phone right? That phone is even faster then an intel pentium pc lol xD what do you more.
[G2 General] arcardinal:
I ended up buying a new screen+digitizer+frame on eBay for $60 last night. The best part about when I went into the store and freaked out is that they never got any of my info, so nothing was notated. lol. The guy wrote down my license plate # as I was leaving. I wasn't driving my car, since it had just broken down.
[G2 General] wulsic:
lol xD lucky you if they dont have camera's but they probably won't watch it back or investigate who you are. I hope you can replace it yourself good :D and that you don't have the lines anymore after replacing it:victory:
[G2 General] khaytsus:
You realize that most of the people at the counter at most phone stores are pretty low paid, low tech workers who are doing what they're told and have no power to do otherwise. Don't act like a fool.

I saw a guy once come in with a 7+ year old phone looking for a replacement battery. He seemed steamed to start that he had to replace the battery at all, the CSR told him that the phone was so old they didn't carry accessories anymore, but it was popular enough he could get them online. The guy started raging, why did I come down here, why don't you support your phones, etc etc.. He proceeded to go into thermonuclear runaway and got more and more angry and eventually threw his phone into the front window of the store, smashing the phone everywhere, then started stomping around the store like some sort of PCP'ed out lunatic.

I said to hell with whatever it was I was buying and left, but I imagine that guy left in the back of a police car before it was over.
[G2 General] jamesd1085:
Just in case it hasn't been said already I dropped my max GPU speed to 320 and have experienced no difference in performance, very cool running and boosted battery life...just wanted to note as heat is mainly suspected for the screen damage
[G2 General] Formhault:
If the culprit was heat then how do you explain the black lines people reported appeared on their screens even though their phones were not even warm? One guy got the lines when he woke up and used his phone for the first time that day... :eek:
[G2 General] wulsic:
Idk coldboot? But i am also doing that to reduce heat and also to save more battery ;) choosing is always such a hard choice.
[G2 General] Formhault:
Lower frequency = the CPU has to stay online for longer in order to complete a task.

Higher frequency = the CPU will go offline quicker (faster task completion).

Lower frequency doesn't always mean more battery life. Lower voltage, however, can yield better results (although not by much, of course).
[G2 General] wulsic:
Yh but i will underclock it anyway:laugh:

I wonder when pwnie express releases their kali linux rom for the N5 for Download so it might also can get ported to this device :D but i am still searching for a G2 where people dont overbid it with higher prices then its in the store. Some people are nutts:eek:
[G2 General] jamesd1085:
GPU should have a pretty light load unless in game...notice no difference in gameplay except the phone stays cool...its under clocking CPU that tends to eat battery
[G2 General] Braindamage1989:
I also became a victim of the black lines. Weird thing is that I wasn't flashing anything.

Was trying to boot into recovery, but that didn't go as it should. I tried about 10 to 15 times (by rebooting). After a while the screen was acting weird. I saw one horizontal line and something looking like a burned-in screen (slight visible LG splash screen). Had that once before but after reboot it was all fine, and now same thing happend again. Untill I managed to boot into recovery, the whole right screen had vertical lines. After using the phone for a while I noticed that the lines became white...

This is the 3rd time I wreck my G2 in about 6 months. First time screen crack. Got a new G2, and again a screen crack. Replaced the screen and now 2 months later this...:eek:
[G2 General] biert87:
So, this happened to me too yesterday after flashing new rom and gapps package. This is permanent, but I noticed in between the black lines they do change a bit. Did anyone see this happening?
[G2 General] wulsic:
Guys LG doesnt have a good customer care ;p

Reaction from LG when i asked how the research of them was going but i think they didn't do anything at all.

The problem you described is not a specific known problem from the G2
[G2 General] rfunderburk39:
After accidentally introducing my Nexus 4 to asphalt I purchased a G2 (T-Mobile).

I came home rooted/twrp/installed Sonic 4.4.4 installed my apps and crashed very late.

Wake the next morning to two beautiful lines down the right side. So I reboot, reinstall the ROM, with the same results. I return the phone to stock with the same two lines. A phone call to T-Mobile and they say return the unit to the store and a quick exchange and I'm off.

Now with my new unit in hand I root/twrp/install the debloated stock ROM. After a few days I realized why I dislike stock ROMs again and choose AICP 4.4.4 all is well until I replace the kernel and reboot.

The initial LG logo looks normal then black and the second LG logo and it's dim and goes dark, sometimes the right side of the screen will have a almost white vertical stripe about 1/2" wide, leaving the phone to boot screen remains backlit.

Then I assume after making a complete boot and reaching the lock screen the phone will chime my notification because I have a saved voicemail. The phone will remain unresponsive to all but a hard reboot (pressing the power button for approximately 15 seconds). If the LG logo begins to dim I immediately press and hold the power button until shutdown. After a few attempts the phone starts and works fine no lines or heating issues.

I've since repeated this after a nightly upgrade, and most reboots. Occasionally it will boot without this issue. I can make a video and share it if needed.

I did a system backup before changing from the stock debloated 4.4.2. I can do a restore with it and the phone never does this funky screen thing.

It reminds me of the issues with the Nexus line when using a stock ROM and attempting to use a CM/caf kernel or a CM/caf kernel with a stock ROM. The colors would be all mixed up and artifacts.

Personally it seems like a problem with the display driver. Hope this helps.

For what it matters I have the lgd screen
[G2 General] wulsic:
Thanks for also giving the details on the colored logo problem which some users faced and then had black lines. I also had previous nexus 4, 5 weeks ago but i forgot about the CAF kernel :silly: But I also have read that when LG has released their sourcecode for 4.4.2 stock that they had forgot to update the D802 Display drivers or some other libraries so they maybe also compiled with the same source and released it and people also get the problem then on stock without custom recovery.