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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
My replacement says the same thing. Evidently there was a massive storm that blew through overnight and caused flooding... My phone is sitting somewhere here in Houston and UPS won't let me pick it up. ?

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That is absolutely unacceptable. I called yesterday and the rep told me I had to return my phone first. It pissed me off so I demanded he put his manager on the phone and I explained the situation (and threatened to leave, lol) because I have no financial obligation to them with the exception of this phone. Although what they did is backwards, I still didn't have to pay anything. I got free overnight shipping. Here's what she did for me. She returned the original down payment I made and will add a new down payment for the replacement on my next bill. Sometimes you have to call more than once and if that doesn't work, game the system a little by threatening to leave.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] speedy2721:
My Edge has the same issue, you can see it only when the screen is off and a bright light is on it. Not sure if its worth the trouble right now to get it replaced since I will probably get another one with the same issue. It might be better to just to wait until Samsung sorts this out and use the tmobile warranty replacement right before the 1 year warranty is up.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Lock-N-Load:
Dude... Just buff it out :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] basongwe:
Guys, I don't have a S6 Edge, but I wanna ask you something :

How can you PHYSICALLY check for dead/stuck pixels on a 2K-screen resolution ?

It seems to be impossible to see something for me.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] MMakoto:
Search dead pixel test on the play store, you'll know if there's a dead/bright/stuck pixel when you run the test.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jdidtht:
You folks are hilarious.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jdidtht:
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Whats all this crap around your home button? Some 120grit sandpaper remanents? I never preorder for this very reason. I like to see my device before I purchase just in case. I know now several s6 owners buddys whom did preorder. All from tmobile, all who have zero scratches. So, not sure what happened with your guys devices, but, if you have a pocket full of sandpaper, you may not wanna put a brand new phone in that pocket. Just saying.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] wahb47:
I think it's pretty ridiculous that you think people are putting their phones into a pocket full of sandpaper.

This is a legitimate issue and when people spend money on a brand new device, it should be flawless.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Poetique:
Well to make a long story short, I was helping my mother move some things which made me late for a prior engagement. I sat the Xperia on the side panels of my truck's tailgate and forgot it was there because I was in a hurry, pulled off in my truck and the Xperia got left behind near her driveway.

Unfortunately, the phone's ringer was off so although I tried to find it shortly after pulling off and realizing it wasn't in my pocket, I wasn't able, so I had to go ahead and leave to make it to where I was going.

I had hoped I had just lost it in my truck or in my mother's house, but after I searched high and low and couldn't find it, I remembered that I had put it on those side panels before I left. Walked up and down the street for a bit looking for it and found it there. It had been out there 4 or 5 hours lol.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
I never really understood the point of an edge display besides another Samsung sales gimmick (public testing). I give them credit for trying new things, but this entire thread is ridiculous and just further proves why I have no interest in Galaxy phones.

Hope it all works out for those who are spending hard earned money. I'd be pretty pissed about the dead pixels, etc.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] freeza:
What phones do you have an interest in?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] freeza:
I think the hanging... it has more to do with your bias against Samsung as of late and your seemingly unending barrage of issues with everything you get--not because of your predictable issue with the s6 edge.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] angelofmusic:
Genuine issues

The issues that I find with devices are genuine and true. I don't make any of it up. I notice things very quickly and I tell people about it. If it's the truth there is no reason to be angry, except some ( very few people) come to see this as purely negativity. Some don't want to hear about issues. Only the good things. I can't be responsible for that and I will always be as honest as possible, even to the annoyance of others.

I don't have a bias towards Samsung. I pick at things with every single device. It doesn't matter if it is Samsung or anyone else. Trust me, once you review and play with so many phones, you stop caring about which is best. You start to like features and hate features from all of them.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] The Root:
One of the things I love about the Edge is I don't accidentally catch the scroll button on the right of a page.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
I've owned everything at one point.

Last year I went through both an S4 & S5 and sold each within 3 months of onwership. Touchwiz just plain sucks, IMHO. I don't know if I will ever truly purchase a Galaxy again. A Note 5 could possibly be on the table, but it would have to REALLY impress me to put up with TW.

I enjoy LG "G" phones. They are good phones with nice cameras but I generally don't care for their Android skin and their build quality (earlier phones) wasn't impressive. I think that may change on the G4 (I hope).

I've been impressed with Motorola lately. I had an OG Moto X. Was simple to use, even if the camera was mediocre. But they were awesome with a warranty replacment and have always done me right. I now own a Nexus 6 and have been happy with it ever since I received it in November. I enjoy pure Android.

Not exactly sure what my next phone will be. But I'm not really looking either.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] gdmlaz:
Ok guys I figured out the problem this might be the reason samsung hasn't noticed this issues their new quality control lead
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] VICosPhi:
:DFunny! I bet he can focus his eyes independently and churn out the QA line twice as fast as anyone else would :good:

BTW...this issue/story is now covered on xda frontpage. Wonder when would we hear an official word on this from Samsung...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] sweets55:
So if this thread is ridiculous and you have no interest in Samsung phones you must be really bored on a Friday night. Lol. As far as Edge display being a gimmick it's one sexy gimmick. Some people don't like the same old designs. Samsung finally puts a really nice phone and haters going to hate.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] VidMan:
No scratches here.

64GB black with 3/19 Vietnam build date
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
Nothing wrong with staying up to date with anything Android related. I like to know what's going on... It only takes a few minutes to skim through and read a forum. I'm not hating at all. I just don't "personally" find the

current

edge display on the S6 very useful. They left a lot of what is on the Note 4 Edge out (atm), maybe to keep the Note 4 Edge unique on it's own. But to further elaborate and donate a decent opinion on my reasoning, here you go...

Cases are going to be almost pointless on the S6 Edge. Why? It will most likely interfere with the edge display or just be a burden in general with swiping or gestures. Case will just be in the way, annoying, etc. The "edge" glass will obviously be way more susceptible to breaking under less pressure. Not to mention a common fall that is most likely 50/50 on other phones, is almost a sure break (or scratch/ding/crack) with this particular screen, unless extremely lucky.

Screen glare is also worse due to the curve, so if you're in a fairly lit environment, your viewing angles are going to be worse. I can't even imagine trying to see the edges in an outside environment... Most flat AMOLED screens are hard enough to see as is in most conditions.

Samsungs current "edge" features are lacking, not really super useful. They left a lot of the features on the Note 4 Edge out on the S6 Edge. However, I think developers will find extremely useful ways to use the edge display more so than Samsung has, time will tell.

In short, I simply have no interest or reason to shell out some serious cash for the S6 Edge. Doesn't mean I'm not curious to see it's development or the problems others are experiencing. Keeps me informed not only for myself, but others who are interested in my opinions.

Edit: The S6 Edge screen also seems like it's much "smaller". The curve makes the screen (or at least it appears) to give you less display real estate. I guess I'm just spoiled with nearly 6", anything seems smaller at that point.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andrewtst:
Picture proof nothing it is scratch out of the box.

Only a brand new seal and open up and all being recorded just can assure it is scratch out of the box, else this proof nothing it is scratch out of the box.

Anyone can simply torture and scratch it and said it is scratch out from the box.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] sweets55:
Damn that's a book son. Lol. It's obvious you haven't done your research. Tons of cases out for the Edge that don't effect the sides of the screen.

Screen glare...You make it out to be that you own the phone but you don't.

If you buy a T-Mobile S6/Edge by the 12th you get a year free of Netflix. I have Jump so I'll just pay $90 for 6 months and Jump to the next latest and greatest.

All new phones have quality control issues.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
You're missing the point entirely... I'm not going to waste time on this subject so we'll just agree to disagree.

I've held one in the store, friend owns one. I've seen it first hand... It's also in some videos, you can find them on YouTube. I didn't just pull this out of my ass as an assumption, lol.

LMFAO, you can't be using this as a serious reason to shell out money, for a "free" Netflix. You understand how stupid this sounds, right? It's not free.... Besides, I just bum my families account. Who doesn't... That my friend, is truly free. Also, I think it was for only the first 90,000 sold, or something like that.

No doubt, but if these screens are really this bad, someone is biting a bullet, somewhere.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
This discussion won't get anywhere if we keep it on xda.

Someone needs to let a journalist know.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] brholt6:
Pssst... Stop feeding the troll.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
Well, there isn't enough units released to the masses. The poll on the other thread is roughly 50/50. With only about 30 votes total. Hardly enough to consider it a real issue, yet.

I saw post among post with Nexus 6 issues back when it first came out, nothing became of that non sense. Just defective units.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Limeybastard:
Samsung QC taking another dump

My brother recently bought a Note 4, brand new sealed. It had a scratch on the screen. Made in Korea 900F version. I doubt this is soley isolated to just the S6 production line.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] tonebone:
I didn't see any, I took it out under the sun and also under the light in the photos. Personally, it looks good under these situations to me and am really happy with this phone.

Sorry to you all who have had a bad experience, that really stinks, hope they make it right with all of you.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] gravi2:
Why provider ? T-mobile, AT&T ?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
Looks like a regular screen in those pictures. Nothing wrong with the glass at all. I definitely like the darker edge models. Not a fan of the white.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] sweets55:
My bad I took the bait. LoL
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DrexelDragon:
Wow. Awesome man. Good to get a sanity check that not all these screens are defective.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Dan37tz:
That lightning is definitely not enough to expose the scratches. If I put my S6 Edge under the same light as yours, it will look perfect.

Once I put a focused bright LED light to the screen or in direct afternoon sunlight, HOLY mother of scratches baby...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
lmao
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] altenae:
So how many Lux is needed ;)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] skivnit:
So if you look at the screen under the sun and don't see anything wrong, you put a led flash light on it to try and find the scratches? Nice, you really must have a lot of time on your hands

Sent from my SM-G900F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] expertzero1:
Ok.

I have the s6 edge. Looking at it straight on, no scratches. If i look at it at an angle with light, I can see the scratches badly. Must be how they produce the screens. TBH, I'm returning mine until these issues get resolved, if not im getting the LG G4!

Plus, the demo model at my work has the same issues.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] altenae:
Have you done the same procedure for another smartphone ?

I tried it with the note 3 and voila some scrathes.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] atuarre:
Yeah..., I would not buy anything from LG after they flat out lied and stated that there were no issues with the Qualcomm chips when in fact there are issues.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Billy Madison:
Yeah, LG has always better manufacturing quality

Issues? You mean those issues on HTC M9 with it overheating? Hm, but those issues aren't on LG, they're on HTC
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] atuarre:
That is because LG is using software to limit the processor to prevent it from overheating. The chips overheat.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] XDAcube:
Lol i feel like im the only person who never broke/dropped their phone :p
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jah:
Good discussion but it is about design. Why do people spend $400k on a super car when they could have a very functional car for $50k?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
Your comparison isn't even close... Both phones are exactly the same internally, minus the battery and display/glass. Same phone. Extra $100 for a curved screen.

We are really getting off topic here, lol.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jah:
Premium rarity unique different all attract higher price. human nature don't fight it. Emotional purchase not related to function nor cost.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
I understand what you meant. The way I see it is simply this. You're essentially paying an extra $100 premium for a device with a curved screen. That's it. Plain and simple. There is nothing exceptionally different on the edge units other than it's new and looks cool or might feel better in the hand, ergonomic wise.

People might find that attractive and don't mind spending the extra premium for that feature. That's fine. That's why Android & Samsung is great. Options. I just can't justifiy it's use for the cost in it's current iteration. It's just not logical.

Hopefully development around here will take better advantage of the edge display or perhaps Samsung will better perfect it's functionality in the next iteration.

My 2 pennies.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] sweets55:
Don't forget the magnifying glass. :D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] hutzdani:
Don't these units ship with a factory screen protector, if they where sliding about in retail packaging you'd assume that they would be protected by that ?

else if they do i guess Samsung just got sloppy with the build handling hardly surprising from Samsung TBH most of their hand sets have some issue or other in recent years
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] willstilson:
It comes wrapped in plastic, covering the entire device. Sort of like a plastic pouch.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
In my instance, that wrapper was ridiculously loose and had white stuff (specs of something) down by the multitasking button. When I wiped it down with a microfiber cloth is when I noticed that spot is where I had scratches. I've never had a phone with the plastic that loose though. It honestly seems like my box was previously opened by someone.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] sweets55:
I actually dropped my package when I closed my door. LoL. The drop was maybe 4 or 5ft on a wood floor and was still in the bubble wrap packaging. The corners on one side of the actual S6 box are pushed in a little. Don't think that's from my drop. Maybe the UPS guy just packed the truck tight or on the plane since I had next day air. Phone is fine though.

The sleeve the phone comes in.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
Has anyone checked if putting a screen protector on hides the scratches (or at least any distortion the scratches cause)?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] willstilson:
Interesting. Mine had nothing underneath, but I agree, it wasn't the tightest wrapping, by any means. The phone was able to slide out just by holding it at an angle.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Poetique:
You just might be.

First thing to do when I have a few drinks is my ability to hold small objects in my hand. I get better at holding women though, so fair trade... sometimes. :p
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] allendj81:
Got mine yesterday, screen is flawless. My cousin also got his yesterday, his screen was flawless aswell. Both 32gb black sapphire models.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] martinezma99:
Update on Poll: (93 voters as of right now)

72% no scratches and 28% scratched out of the box.

https://plus.google.com/+ManuelAMartinez/posts/eEFigntX751
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Dan37tz:
Snide remarks like these are typical of hardcore Samsung fanboys. Pretty much giving Samsung a free pass for a very real and troubling QC issue with the screen.

Sure if I use my Edge during a typical workday (mostly indoors), chances are I will not see the scratches 90 percent of the time. Those 10 percent of the time when the light hits it right and you see HUNDREDS of scratches all over the screen, you'll be pretty pissed after spending $1030+ for a phone which you expect to be perfect.

I know different people have different levels of what they consider "acceptable" and what might be "okay" with you would bug the crap out of someone like me who is very meticulous with their devices. When I spend $1000 on a device, it better be scratch free in ALL conditions, not just most.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Dan37tz:
To demonstrate that you need a certain light to capture the scratches, here is my Edge in sunlight. As you can see it looks almost perfect. Next pic was taken in the closet about 10 minutes later with LED lighting from my HTC M8.

The scratches are much more pronounced in real life, just difficult to capture with my P&S.

This is not acceptable for a $1000 device..
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Alex-V:
Still interesting how this all happened.. I saw a scratch test with key and such things.. Nothing happens on the screen.. So I think there must be something really wrong here..
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] brianbrain:
I just want to get this out of the way before I say what I'm going to say: I've hated Samsung devices for years. I despise touchwiz, I hate those stupid nature sounds, and I'm an on-screen button kind of guy (LG G3, oh-so-beautiful).

The S6 series is the first phone from Samsung since the original Galaxy S that has me drooling.

Having said that, I think that if my device arrives in the same condition as Dan's, that I will be keeping mine. So far, I've seen no photos that indicate these "scratches" (which are very likely not scratches at all) are viewable in any situation outside of the rather ridiculous scenario of placing a bright light inches away with the screen off. I guess I'll just have to make my own call next week when my Edges arrive...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DrexelDragon:
Except that even though you don't really see the scratches under normal lighting conditions, the scratches are telling of an even worse problem. The overall display quality is WORSE than the regular S6 and S6 Edges with scratched screens. I've seen the difference in person. It's bad.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] brianbrain:
That's a fair point, but are we certain that the differences in display quality are linked to the "scratches" or are they two separate complaints?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] skivnit:
I bought a $2000 laptop after using it for a few hours i noticed scratches on the carbon back, I just forgot about it and it's been 6 months now. Same for my car under sunlight I see hairline scratches after washing it. I'm no hard-core fan, I almost swap my galaxies at least 3 times every launch.

Sent from my SM-G900F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] sweets55:
It was a joke. lol I'm no fanboy bro but all manufactures have issues especially at launch. I wouldn't be happy if was my phone but I wouldn't get all worked up over it. I would send the phone back and buy from a store so you can look it over before ya buy it.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
I have no clue what you're trying to say. You have a $2k laptop with scratches you don't care about. You have a car that has scratches that you don't care about. But, you swap your galaxies at least 3 times every launch? Are you saying you don't generally care about scratches, but when it comes to phones, you care a lot?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
The difference in displays is a separate issue but not isolated to S6 edge or Samsung. It's a common problem with any screen. I have two nintendo DS and their screens are very different. I know there was the same problem with iPhone 6 and probably previous models as well.

Also, does anyone know if the S6 screen auto-adjusts brightness/contrast when it's charging? I have some devices that will do that.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] skivnit:
Nope just saying that hairline scratches don't bother me, that I'm no Samsung fanboy and that I exchange galaxies because of other problems as in gap between screen and the frame

Sent from my SM-G900F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Master Ramy:
Brought this to the attention of the writers over at Android Central, this was the response:

so it seems it is a confirmed samsung issue, I assume it's bring worked on because newer devices seem to not have this issue. My device was Vietnam 3/18, has anyone confirmed the issue with a device after 3/20 for example?

Ps: I messaged tmobile on twitter, 10 mins later, explained the scratches, they said Oh no, you definitely shouldn't have a scratched device! Did you want the same device and color, I said yes, they said ok, we will overnight it, you will have it on Monday or Tuesday at latest, then ship back the old one, you have 2 days after receival, and the old etc will be terminated, the downpaymrnt returned, and the new down payment put on next bill, so no extra charges. I thought about going for gold but then just stuck with black 128gb :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] XDAcube:
LOL well i have a death grip on my devices :p
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Andromjb:
Solid response, appreciate your time & feedback! I agree with a lot of your statements & I think we are both on the same page here. I'd buy you a beer or two for pleasant conversation (no homo). Now to be captain obvious...

My original intentions on the case matter were more inclined to it being more of a useless cause to have protection in general from a

drop

per say. To me, if you are sporting a GS6E, chances are very high that a case isn't going to protect you from a decent fall. The GS6E probability threshold greatly lowers due to the design or integrity being lowered from a curved glass design. Regular case protection may or may not be a problem depending on the case manufacturer and overall protection option/value (thickness/bulk/etc). Clearly you'll want to protect that precious new premium aluminum edge and back glass from scratches & scuffs.

I understand your point though, with the curved glass it tends not to be a problem with swiping, etc. I think you get my point now, too.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] koffiekopjes:
s 6 edge screen

I agreew with you i am also affraid the problem is by T-Mobile

only that phones have the scraches

but the screen of the Phone is not protectat enough because the protector and the screen can easily get dirt btween the screen and the protector

for what i had seen on you tube