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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Dmac1984:
But i do have a uniform gap between my screen and the bezel (Which is also not on my S6 Edge +) But It doesn't appear to be a defect or anything, Numerous videos show people submerging these phones and have not reported a water damage issue after, so I'm going to assume while not the supreme execution to putting these phones together, that maybe it was intentional for a reason we don't know yet, hope I'm right!

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Its also worth noting (no pun intended) that my S6 Edge + did have this exact same light-leak around the edges.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I hope you are right too! I suspect, I don't know, it may be something to do with the expansion of the metal frame V the glass screen? What I don't understand is IF this is the case why doesn't my S6 edge+ have this gap? :eek:

I am still waiting for this call from the importers technical team.

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Jsteelmon:
Is it a manufacturing defect light leak or premium LED trim lighting like they are putting on higher end vehicles these days?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] millicent:
Haha. Definitely led trim lights.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BotoxGod:
Just want to add my piece

I got really bothered by this issue too, I noticed it when I put a VR headset and realized, that edge screen is leaking (Holding it horizontal makes you realize that). I went to a samsung store either ways, because my S-Pen wasn't working, looked at the floor models, they had the dirt in edge and reflection light leakage too. Described both of the issues Spen and Edge Screen, they put it in and in the end just replaced the S-Pen.

I think Samsung or most stores realize this but apparently not a problem, some models may have or some models may not. Either ways, while it's ugly, in time it's a feature for me as long there is no water leak. Technically,as long as dust/grime doesn't get in the screen should be fine. Samsung might announce this, can see some business people complaining, well because they did when I came.

Who knows, just got the device from 19th (Release date) and saying my piece.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] aznblade:
http://business.financialpost.com/f...te-7-shipments-delayed-due-to-quality-testing

I was checking my note 7 and i found an unusual small crater hole on the side near the power button.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] fenderguy05:
I'm on the same boat. First it was GG5 freakout, and now light bleeding. I've checked mine in a dark room and it looks like i have faint "bleeding" on the s-pen side. I'm able to stick a corner of a piece of paper in the edge as well. That being said, i'm not freaked out by it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Sirdragonx:
I have read the whole thread and it was a joke! Look I am just getting tired of everybody trashing the the phone after they find some defect. OMG, the battery drains, OMG the screen scratches, OMG I paid to much, OMG my Note 4 or Nexus is better! I was being sarcastic because the original poster said he didn't want to stir the pot but every thread I've seen on here seems to turn in to that.

Look people, this is a new device and prone to have issues. These forums are to point out those issues and either come up with a solution or give the consumer the information to make a more informed purchase. Trashing the company or threatening to return your device unless Samsung fixes it doesn't belong here. If you want to threaten or demand call Samsung. I don't care to hear how upset you are, but I do care to hear that you found an issue and taking your time to share it with us so we can see if its really an issue.

For example, people complain about battery life yet don't get it that there is more to battery life than Samsung stinks. Of course my S6 edge plus gets the same amount of SOT as my Note 7 with a smaller battery but then again it's rooted and running all sorts of power saving features. I get 6 hours SOT on mine because I take certain mesures. People don't understand that it's an android problem and not to mention faster and better hardware means more battery drain. Instead of complaining why Samsung stinks, help find a solution or return your device. Whining here is not going to solve your problem.

I know, I got off topic but I was using the above paragraph as an example.

What everyone here needs to remember is that this is a curved screen. It may not be a flaw but an engineering solution to mounting a curved screen to a flat phone.

Please realize that I am not attacking this thread, just tired of people complaining and finding problems instead of solutions!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] vandjoel:
Also happened on s7edge...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] fenderguy05:
I couldn't agree more with you! I started browsing the forums after the Note 7 was announced and before any of us had the device in our hand it was a b**ch-fest about the curved screen, lack of RAM, lack of battery, and the list goes on and on. Then the device came out and it's been nothing but what you listed in your post!

I also had a bad battery problem when I upgraded at first, but I wasn't ready to ditch the phone and call Samsung to scream my head off. I asked a few questions here, did a factory reset and everything seems to be working as it should. I haven't heard many others complaining about the battery factory resetting, so maybe that's the key to a better battery experience.

If this is a legitimate issue then Samsung will recall devices and we'll all move forward. If you sit in a dark room and use the screen at full brightness and the "bleeding" bothers you, return the device and head to another section of the forums.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] KillaHurtz:
I compared my S7E side by side with my N7 and the S7 does not have the issue. The glass to midframe is so tight you cannot put the corner of a piece of paper on the S7E. The Note 7 takes a corner pretty deep. I have swam with my S7E and had no issues with the phone drying properly after blowing the charging port out. My Note7 was saying moisture was in the port days after being barely submerged.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bxcovi:
I have the black onyx and no issues on mine, water resistant and all.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I dislike bullies. You are not a moderator so should either be constructive or be much less confrontational. I could take you to task over what you write but will not spend time on closed minds. Pleased your mobile is fine that's always good news to hear. :good:

FYI I fully intend to keep my note 7 even if I need to change it should it have a manufacturing fault. I find the device highly useful and rather ingenious.

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] fenderguy05:
I also dislike bullies, and was speaking out of frustration. It was in no way directed at anyone in particular, and was a comment on the status of the forums since the phone's announcement.

On the other hand, a couple of your posts in this very thread seem very condescending to the posters whom you quote and I don't like seeing that type of confrontational behavior. You've assumed once or twice that someone didn't read the entire thread, when they very well could have, given the responses they gave.

I apologize for voicing my opinion and will just smile and nod from now on.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] holywhitebread:
My Coral Blue does this.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ritchiejoe:
I also have an aversion to people who profess to hate bullies yet are condescending and make asinine assumptions that people have "closed minds" predicated on their posts on an internet forum....

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My Unit arrives tomorrow and if it does have this defect it will be getting returned immediately.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] imatts:
People do realize the defect is STILL visible with lowest brightness in a dark room............... Right?

Ignorance... Wow.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jonboyuk:
Mine also displays this. But I can't imagine it's such a widespread defect.... and if it is, then just hold onto it and use your warranty later down the line if necessary.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] HeavenlyFall:
Oh crap, remember that few people claimed their phone cracked while in their pocket?

Could it be due to this because the glass isn't secured to the frame and putting pressure on it will result in it cracking?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Scarphac3:
Have the same issue on my black version.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Gary02468:
I find it hard to empathize with being frustrated either about the light bleeding, or about the complaints about the light bleeding. Both strike me as inconsequential.

But I see no justification for describing the gap/bleeding as a "defect". I myself happen to like the effect (though I can barely notice it). If you don't, then I respect your different aesthetic preference. But if, for example, you don't like the Coral Blue, would you describe it as a "defect" just because you prefer a different shade of blue?

Some people in this thread have expressed apprehension about the light-bleeding with regard to water resistance. I wonder if that misconception explains the erroneous "defect" claim. The outer frame is not the phone's water-resistant boundary. Rather, there's an inner water-resistant seal. So the gap/bleeding is certainly not a "defect" in that regard.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] musicconnect:
I don't have this issue on my Black Onyx / Duos model.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] millicent:
No light bleed of any kind on my also black model
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Z-Blade:
I dont have a Note 7 (yet) but the light may be just some light seeping out of the side of the screen. As for the gap, I am not too concern about this unless it compromise the water resistance. There are a lot of phones out there (and other devices) where they have these small gaps. This is breathing space for when the material expands and contracts due to heating and cooling. If you look at how bridges are constructed, they have these gaps as well. I am pretty sure that the gap is there so that the frame and glass does not press against each other when you are out side, looking at your phone in the middle of summer under direct sun light.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] GripR:
Just got my phone and i just noticed this
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] chazglenn3:
Just checked my Black Onyx Sprint phone. No light leakage at all. The Sprint phones are made in China...different quality control?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] timex18:
Same problem here with the Black/Onyx. Coupled with the paint rubbing off all 4 sides, I am beginning to question Samsung quality.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] nuclearrage:
I have the blue one , in a dark room , with reading glasses on I can see a very thin line of light , but cant tell if it is a leak , or reflection/refraction off of the glass . So I filled the sink up with water and let it soak for about 10 minutes , not problems , works fine.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jonboyuk:
Nice approach! At least someone's tested it now!!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] HeavenlyFall:
Non water resistant phones can last hours submerged as well so it's terrible indication if there's something wrong with the Note or not
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Venom0642:
My AT&T Note 7 N930A Black doesn't have this issue, so I'm good.

Running On Samsung Galaxy Note 7 N930A Wicked Dark Carnage Edition Theme
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jonboyuk:
So you're saying any old phone that's non-IP rated is fine being submerged? I beg to differ! My s2 didn't last after 12 seconds in the bath!! Furthermore, if his device is still operational in a day or so then it's fine (i.e. it hasn't corroded any of the internal boards).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Got an exchange late yesterday. No problem on the exchange unit. I did the 'paper' test! lol.

Many thanks to the OP for giving the heads up.

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] vespesian:
In another android forum, it was pointed out that the Samsung owner's manual, on page 228, states that this gap is by design. (I can slip the corner of a very thin piece of paper into what looks like the seal between the glass & metal frame - and my phone's fine. Ran it under the kitchen tap earlier yesterday).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Maccyb:
Not an issue.

You guys are something else. Hardly a word about the Nexus 6p that breaks in half like a melted bar of chocolate and then you make a microscopic investigation to find fault in what is probably the best smartphone that has ever hit the market. You are truly sad individuals with no life. You should leave your bedrooms now and then and try to find an interest in your life, maybe even a girlfriend, or boyfriend, whatever your preference. It doesn't matter what you say anyway. Losers hate successful companies like Samsung and Apple. That's why losers never win.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Gary02468:
That's not the first report in this thread of such a test. Factual reports quickly get buried and ignored.

In order for something to be "wrong" with the phone, there has to be a problem. Aside from aesthetic quirks, the only light-bleed-related problem anyone has suggested was a misplaced concern about water resistance. Multiple people with light-bleed have reported proper water resistance (and no one has reported otherwise), so that leaves zero light-bleed-related problems.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jonboyuk:
Well I'm not going to search a thread to make an innocuous comment on someone's water test!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] masaforce:
Lsn, this is because the only way to remove the screen is my heating it up and doing the playing card stuff (watch jerryrigeverything video). I dont see this as a problem. Only affects the looks

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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] marcgear:
My s7 edge had this I went through 3 replacements because of this however is still on the phone I got now and I have fully submerged it more than once all was ok.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pmjj:
Ok, lol thanks for posting this now I am obsessing on this I am going to try it tonight when I get home. But even in daylight it looks like I may be able to see the light like you are describing arggg...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Alaris:
Try not to flame on me to hard guys I just wanted to voice my thoughts on this. I have a coral note 7 and cant 100% say that what I am seeing is light leakage because it looks more like a minor reflection on the sides. What I can tell you is that when I switch to a black background with the google search bar ( google search being white and the brightest object on my screen) I can see light reflection from the sides of my phone. Maybe its leakage maybe its just a reflection, what makes me lean toward reflection is that when stare at the google search bar from the side I can see the reflection shift as I move the phone. Also people comparing it to the S7E mine also has the small gaps on the side and I think that is what happens when you have two materials meet with out sealing off the sides, also the S7E edge starts to curve a lot sooner then the note 7 which may also have something to do with the light reflection. Lastly mine is also not anywhere near as bad as the OP post so he may actually have an issue.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] masaforce:
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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Krayziepop:
Looks like this isn't a build quality issue at all. Seems like case closed to me (no pun intended). That gap is intentional and Samsung documented it well. I don't think it would be wise to alter or fill that gap either - if it is intentional, you might just cause more unintentional damage if you firm up the display at that point. Maybe not though, "manufacturing feature" means simply that the gap is created because of the way the line assembles the product. Probably a space for a robot to hold the screen as it guides the display onto the chassis. Flat screens can be gripped from the sides, the curve makes that near impossible. Just speculating of course, my company builds iPhones out in California, so I personally haven't seen first hand how they automate phone assembly.

As far as the gap goes, my Spigen case covers that line anyway, so no light bleed here lol. [emoji13] [emoji13] [emoji13]
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] AllGamer:
Same problem, Canadian version W8

Made in China

I can indeed stick in a big chunk of paper into that slot.

Man... now I feel like returning this phone... and I just ordered a case and screen protector :(
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] winol:
sorry to tell you this, but my unit does not bleed any light around anywhere, no gaps, no rattling, no noisy home button, no crackilngs, not a single thing to complain about, even if the manual says there is a gap, I can not find any, that is, that can be observed without a magnifier, maybe the chinese made devices have a bigger gap
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] chazglenn3:
Mine is made in China and is just as solid as yours. No issues at all.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Krayziepop:
It is a gap. That isn't even a question, there is certainly a gap there. The manual even states that the gap is part of the manufacturing process. I am certain that it will be more obvious on some units than others, but I don't believe this gap is one that can be completely eliminated.

There is a certain springy-ness to the display there, at least on my device which says it was manufactured in Korea.

If Samsung truly believed the manufacturing process could yield 100% of devices without that gap, they certainly wouldn't have added that note to the literature. It is probably highly dependent on the manufacturing conditions on a daily basis. Some might be tighter than others, but with that note in the manual you can be sure you will be covered warranty wise if that gap ever causes a problem.

Just love your device for everything it does well. There really isn't another smartphone out there that can match up right now. :good: :good: :good:
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] matsuyamakaze:
Lol battery life is bad that's like complaining that a Lamborghini gets bad gas mileage.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @kelebzy:
I have a Malata n501(KitKat) upgraded to Malata max4(lollipop),have tried to flash a ported custom recovery but all effort to boot into it has proven abortive.

I have found out that the problem is due to me having a locked bootloader,I have tried to unlock it using the command " fastboot OEM unlock" but when I am prompted to confirm the action on my phone's screen with my volume + button nothing happens and the dialog remains on it.

I found out here on xda that the problem is the volume button was not integrated in the bootloader so ii doesn't work when in fastboot mode. The solution was a window tool was created to automatically patch the lk.bin to disable the need for confirmation when using OEM unlock command,its just carries out the process.

Unfortunately it wasn't a universal tool it was made for a particular phone make,so I couldn't make use of it.

So here is my reason of making this thread:

Can anyone help me patch it(my bootloader) to disable the volume button need such as stated above??

Or create a tool to patch it,preferably for windows os.

Thanks for any help rendered in making me use a custom recovery on my locked bootloader
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SP6RK:
hi anyone know the name of that program?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SP6RK:
GREAT NEWS I MANAGED TO GET ROOT WITHOUT UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER ALL YOU NEED IS TO

1.download your firmware and extract it

2.extract the boot.img from the firmware and put it on your phone REMEMBER WHERE YOU PUT IT SINCE YOU WILL NEED THIS!

3download magiskmanager install it and open it.

4click install and choose the boot.img it will install magisk into it

5.put it back in your firmware folder on your pc

6 look for a file that says Checksum_gen and run it

7 once that completes use spflash tool and load your scatterfile and flash JUST THE BOOT.IMG wait for the reboot and you have root!

THANK YOU DEVELOPERS OF MAGISKMANAGER!
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yashthemw:
What made your device hard brick
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C_dog_1:
Mistake 1: I bought the phone with the known problem of a USB port not working.

Mistake 2: I bought a replacement USB board and replaced it myself, after which the fun and games began. The one time the screen did light up I got an error message about mmc read fail and could not boot.

Mistake 3: Like a fool, I pulled the battery. Now I have a hard bricked / useless Note 4.

Unless the mmc is physically damaged (which I refuse to believe) the phone should be salvageable from its hard brick state. Provided I can find the right files to go with QPST.

Edit:

I have tried contacting Qualcomm to get the files, who have pointed out that they are proprietary to the licensee, ie Samsung. Here's the e-mail below.

Any information other than what is listed on our website (URL listed below for your reference) is Proprietary to Licensees.

However, the following link should help you with the information you're looking for:

http://www.mydragonboard.org

Alternatively, we recommend you follow-up with a vendor that carries this product and seek their feedback on your technical questions.

Please note, Qualcomm is the technology provider, not a manufacturer of consumer products and therefore we are unable to answer your product specific question. We hope this direction helps.

Thank you for your inquiry,

Qualcomm Technologies Inc.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexanderDAB:
can you explain to me everything that is happening?

i got my note 4 hardbricked from......

i really dont know

i was modifying my phone but then it would not boot
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yashthemw:
Is it going in download mode or recovery ?

What were you exactly flashing ?

Is it detected in pc as qhsb loader ?

Is the splash screen GALAXY NOTE 4 showing up ?

Sent from my SM-N910G
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C_dog_1:
Update:

So far I have contacted Qualcomm, Intrinsyc (they sell Snapdragon development boards), and a Samsung retail outlet.

All have come back as a negative - the closest I could get was the Samsung retail outlet where a dude used to work in the repair centre and had access to the files then.

Unfortunately, Samsung revoked his permissions now that he only works in a retail outlet.

He knew what I was talking about, but due to Samsung and their encryption etc, he couldn't provide me with the files.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juriaxxon:
I have the same problem and also looking for a solution. I will contribute to this post as I find something.

There is a similar post here:

http://xdaforums.com/note-4/help/unbrick-samsung-galaxy-note-4-sm-n910w8-t3249970

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Try this manual.

http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.co....rar?key=yrJPiZgu63c6RxNIbU_xVA&ts=1474829412

I've found it earlier today but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alquistador:
Says the file is gone
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rajkosto:
It's just the pdf and .pit that i used here: http://xdaforums.com/note-4/help/hard-brick-phone-off-long-help-fellow-t3468792
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexanderDAB:
it won't boot at all

i was messing around with the system on the factory binary firmware

yes, it is

nope, it will not boot
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] utsav_jayesh:
i have same problem does any one sucess with this process ?
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yashthemw:
Hey guys, i successfully created a Debrick.img for note 4 , used my own functional note 4 to create one .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3488114

Don't forget to Press thanks .

Reporting Via N910G.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexanderDAB:
can you get me a dude with an AT&T note 4?