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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Kawaisa:
I don't know if my above issue is the same or different since I was getting light bleed/refraction as seen from the front, but I sent it in for warranty repair and it seems they've replaced the LCD according to the records. I'll see when it gets back to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] _MetalHead_:
No bleed on mine. Had it on the Note 7 so it was one of the first things I checked when I got my 8. Didn't realize it was still a thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Warlord1981:
Has anyone managed to replace their phone due to this defect with a completely new one? If yes, the new one was ok? Also, what was the procedure, how did you convince them and how soon they replaced it?

I am afraid that even if someone goes through the procedure of replacing it (especially if he has already paid & installed glass screen protectors/dbrand skins), there are many chances that the new one will have the same problem as well..

I had already noticed it from Day 1, since I didn't have case on it and the first days I was playing with the Note8 mostly at night with full darkness, however I don't think it bothers me that much to go through the annoying procedure of replacements until I get the luck to get one with zero bezel bleed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] usmaak:
Not to mention that if this is the only problem with your phone, the one you get might not have this but might have something else wrong that actually prevents correct usage or might have a screen with uneven or strange tinting, or something even worse.. I didn't even look at my wife's phone to see if it has it. I just threw it into a case and handed it to her.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] SiNJiN76:
Wonder if this is what a Tmobile rep was talking about when he said that people were returning their phones because the Screen was coming off? LOL Approx. 30 or so people he said the first week. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
I just tried it on mine. It doesn't have it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Zeblade:
WOW... you read and read and read.. and 1st question is.. but..its not IPS. Then.. who cares.. its still LIGHT BLEED! Then... I can't ...just wow. You paid for it..so.. do what you want lol...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] victorarmani:
There seems to be a batch of phones with the same issue on o2. The phones on display, shop demos and a memeber of staff who has have zero bezel light bleed.

The 2 i tried in store have severe light bleed on 3 sides.

I've cancelled my contract as i use my phone at night for navigation and it's distracting when you keep noticing the light from the sides.

Will try again in a few weeks to see if a second batch are any better.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Same old, same old. Shame posters don't read a thread though prior to posting. ALL this pages questions and moans have been addressed on the previous pages. READ THE THREAD.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] brockyneo:
Just got my note 8 and I have a bit of bleeding around the edges ECT I'm not bothered as my case covers it up

My question does anyone really know if it may affect waterproof of the phone? Is they no way to test like on the Xperia phones they have a pressure test to check if it's airtight

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Dear Lord. Read the bloody thread!!!! Your questions have been answered Ad nauseam.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] brockyneo:
I have read the forum and there is mixed reviews some saying that a gap WILL compromise water resistant and some saying that the gap/light bleed won't (I know it's not light bleed but that's what most people are calling it)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] lockieio:
I have it also. I have period of 14 day to return. What if i get another unit with the same problem? Will they accept my third replacement, because for such a expencive device this is not normal...

P.S. On the right side its perfectly normal...this afect only left side
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] lockieio:
No at the right side...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] brockyneo:
That's what I was thinking I have a 14 day period but I think from what I've read it's quite a common thing so hamces of getting another one the same are high

Doesn't bother me as case covers it up and I never have no case installed my only concern was water resistant
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] victorarmani:
I was thinking the same, but my colleagues Note 8 at work is perfect no bleed at all.

Also if i sell my phone in a year's time would the potential buyer be put of buying my phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] lockieio:
What do you all think about this leaking or reflecting. Why some device has it, some none...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
What the OP described is a 'non problem'. the phenomena debated is caused by natural light refraction at the edge of the glass screen where it fits the body. It will vary from device to device. What is described will have zero affect on water resistance. EVERY edge since the S6 Edge has had this situation, I have owned all of them and they have not proved to be a problem. I initially discussed this with the Samsung rep and was given a perfect explanation that I will repeat.

Glass cannot be glued directly to metal due to the physics of temperature on the metal frame, expansion and contraction. To that end a membrane is glued between glass and metal so the glass will not break as the metal body expands and contracts. Where the glass ends and is sealed to the said membrane some light may on times, due to refraction, escape the sides. The level of refraction will depend on the temperature of said mobile. :laugh: Normal.

See, storm in a teacup.

I hope this puts your mind at rest. :good: Enjoy your mobile.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shootermc77:
You guys made my day!

i read this threat in the morning, put away my cover and see it on the hole left side. now i must wait 10 days, because i preorderd online.

they wont give me a new one in the store.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] nuclearrage:
Um...... Fill a sink and drop it in. That should let you know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Reydeen:
I've replaced two of them. One from Samsung Shop, one from Amazon. Both with the same "light bleed", next week I make a return with Amazon and take another one, if the third one will have the same defect, I'll regret it and keep it ....

At that point, however, I start to suspect that 9 out of 10 have this feature ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Have you even read this thread? Why are you wasting the time of the retailer? Its customers like you that cause prices to be as high as they are. You purchase devices that you know nothing about then return them for another one and so it will go on. Cant you understand this is not a defect, well not with the Note 8!. :confused:

What the OP described is a 'non problem'. The phenomena debated is caused by natural light refraction at the edge of the glass screen where it fits the body. It will vary from device to device. What is described will have zero affect on water resistance. EVERY edge since the S6 Edge has had this situation, I have owned all of them and they have not proved to be a problem. I initially discussed this with the Samsung rep and was given a perfect explanation that I will repeat.

Glass cannot be glued directly to metal due to the physics of temperature on the metal frame, expansion and contraction. To that end a membrane is glued between glass and metal so the glass will not break as the metal body expands and contracts. Where the glass ends and is sealed to the said membrane some light may on times, due to refraction, escape the sides. The level of refraction will depend on the temperature of said mobile. Normal.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
The most popostrous complaint I've ever heard.

And this is coming from an ocd asshole aka myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] fixmypcnow247:
Definite answer is it is a cosmetic defect due to the tape under.

I have examined many phones and I can tell you for sure that under a scope it is the black laminate tape under the glass that covers the light from escaping simple. Sometimes it is exacerbated by other note 8 bezels not being completely lined up, also bull defect it should not have also for a 960$ phone since literally 20 notes I have looked at in store don't have the issue. It is a cosmetic defect simple, but still a defect that could be fixed easily great phone otherwise. It is not a issue you should accept call samsung to Politely Complain. GET RETURN EXCHANGE TILL YOU GET A GOOD ONE AND GOOD LUCK. OH AND I SELL PHONES FOR A LIVING ITS A COSMETIC DEFECT THAT I WOULD DEFECT OUT IN A HEARTBEAT AND IM NOT EASY TO DO THAT.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] vash_h:
omg i dont even want to try this one out.. i dont want to knw... URRGGHHH... i see it now. DAMN..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Reydeen:
It's a definite defect. By the simple fact that some do not have this problem. After 1,000 euros I want a perfect phone, and for me a phone that brings out light all over the board, is not perfect. Next week I'll launch Amazon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] fixmypcnow247:
Do send a pic please would be nice.

Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Well, ****. I went ahead and checked on my Note 8 and S8 Plus and they both have the same amount of light appearing on the left edge. For some reason they're both on the same side. Weird. I'm going to try and get it swapped out through T-Mobile because this looks bad with the theme I'm using.

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F u c k it. There's too much bull s h i t involved in returning both of these phones and I don't want a refurb. This is what I get for chilling with no case to appreciate the build quality of the phone. I start to notice something bad. Keeping a case on it from now on.

Maybe there's another kind of more permanent DIY method to help seal that part of the display better so that the light is blocked completely from leaking out. It's only on the left side of the displays on these two phones. Strange.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] lockieio:
Same here. Only left side. On right is perfect. Dont understand why they didnt make the same...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] elite-fusion:
Hey, everyone with the light bleed, myself included, will the affect the water resistance of the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Jammol:
So all the people in here with light bleed don't use a case on there phone? That's a lot of people. ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Reydeen:
How do define the display light that comes out of all the edges of the phone, a normal thing, is absurd xD
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
This is a very good question. I didn't consider if this issue would have any affect on the water resistance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
This is not the definitive answer and shouting will not make it so. I suspect, I don't know, you are deliberately causing a problem here? Your motives for doing so could be many and best left to the imagination of people like yourself who simply invent.

If we take your hypothesis to its logical conclusion you are stating all edge screen models produced by Samsung since there introduction with the SGS6 edge, are faulty? They have ALL had this phenomena. If you care to read all of the edge threads in this very forum you will find exactly the same topic of what you call "Light bleed" emitting from the edge of the devices where the screen contacts the body.

Secondly, are you serious when you claim to have had to use a microscope to see the space between membrane and glass and membrane to frame? Of course a microscope will find such results! Are you serious? A microscope?

You are certainly not an engineer of any type nor sort when you write such an absurd post.

Lets take this further. Metal is sensitive to temperature? Various alloys will all differ in reaction to temperature. The alloy body of the Note 8 is no exception to the rules of physics. Such rules are not my invention. If you seal directly glass to metal with temperature variations said glass will break. This is why there has to be an expansive membrane between the glass screen and the body. Add to that the shape of the glass and you have a normal phenomena known as light refraction. Its not seen on flat panels as the metal sides protect the screen.

I own a very expensive wrist watch where the sapphire crystal, the 'glass', protrudes above the watch body and the luminous dial causes light refraction at night to emit from the edges of the sapphire crystal. Its not a fault in fact its how fibre optics function.

Enough of your nonsense, talk science and speak from genuine experience with Samsung edge devices and research on this subject. All you are doing is causing a panic but maybe that is your end agenda?! Behave yourself and play nicely here.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Whoa, dude. Relax. I think you looked WAY too deep into that guy's comment. Let him say what he wants, he's not creating "panic". LOL! Jesus... that's such a strange accusation to make on something as innocuous as this discussion.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Physics 101.

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"Innocuous". WHY do we pay so much for our devices? Every company world wide allows a given loss on a % of returned mobiles when it prices them. The more customers return the greater the cost on the next mobile. I object to posters posting nonsense and others posters returning their mobiles 4 or 5 times because of a non fault. All this does is drive up the price of MY next phone. To that end the subject is certainly not "Innocuous" to me. :cool:

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
That's cheap. Obviously nobody sensible around here is questioning the laws of physics. He's clearly suggesting at the very least a cosmetic flaw in some of these units. Which is a totally understandable and reasonable thing to assume and it's something we've seen before. Trying to hide the fact that cosmetic flaws exists is just strange.

Aren't you the one who said he was was feeling "depressed" about people sharing negative opinions about this phone? Maybe you're just too emotionally invested in this phone, or something because you seem to be defensive about any kinds of criticisms directed at this phone.

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People returning defective phones (whatever you want to call it) is hardly going to drive up the price of your next phone. These Android flagships depreciate at a pretty fast rate compared to iPhones. If the cost of these phones is becoming a financial burden on you maybe work on your fiances a bit more and prioritize? Like, do you NEED to have the latest flagship right away or can you wait a few weeks for prices to drop?

Anyway, just chill is all I'm saying. Folks are gonna share what they think about this issue, like I have, and there's nothing you can do to stop it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I see your point. I do get tired of the negative posts same with the bad news, It used to be called 'The news'. Hope you see my point?

"Cosmetic flaw" In this case and in reply to the OP I have written several times that this situation is not a "cosmetic flaw" and does not compromise water resistance. This phenomena is common across ALL 'edge' screen mobiles and the cause I have already stated. I have owned all edge mobiles, that makes.....S6, note 7, twice, S7, S8+ and Note 8. Can we seriously say this 'fault' is known to all those six devices and Samsung has just continued to reproduce- replicate the same said 'fault'? Think about that, its so absurd it beggars belief.

Please also make a note of the members in this thread who had NOT noticed such a situation, read this thread then started to return their mobiles, many posters returning them several times only to find the same 'fault'.

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Something is going on because some users are reporting that they are seeing the issue and others are not so not all units are coming off the assembly line in the same state. Which is why you have folks returning devices for swaps. And that's their prerogative. I don't want to deal with the hassle myself so I'm just going to live with it, as small an issue as this may be. Things like this can be more annoying for some than others but it doesn't mean we should dismiss their concerns.

I didn't see this problem on my sister's S7 Edge or my cousin's Note 7 (before he had to return it). I'm seeing it on this Note 7 and S8 Plus and it's only on the left side. There's something going on with that. It's not natural. But, I'll deal with it by keeping these phones in a case from now on.

Like I said before, maybe there's a DIY method we can try to help hide the light bleed? That could save us some time and annoyance of returning the phone and exchanging it for a refurb. How about we explore that? DIY ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Ahhhh now we see the hidden agenda. Don't concern yourself with my finances. You keep your iPhone. :rolleyes: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Um... What? Are you medicated? Who's agenda? What? LOL! Bro, you're on something, right? All of a sudden I'm some kind of secret iPhone user, or something? You seemed touched in the head. Bless.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Crombi:
So I got my first note 8 on the 15th and immediately noticed the light bleed, it was very bad on the left side but not so bad on the right side, took photos of it and exchanged it for another. This second one has light bleed on both sides of the screen but you have to be looking to see it, so I'm just gonna deal with it. The only annoyance is I can see light bleed above the two cameras to the right of the earpiece (didn't have this with the first)

Also has anyone noticed if you look at the back of the phone around the camera bump area in certain angles the glass or material underneath looks kinda cracked. Noticed this on both devices.

Best way to look for light bleed is to set a black background and pull down the notification bar.

Other than that I love this phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] EarlZ:
Manufacturing variance, defect or cosmetic issue. Call it whatever but its very annoying to see the light bleed even if you are using it at a normal angle ( photo not mine but from another user )
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Damn, and that's with a case on it. Jeez... At least the cases I have at the moment manage to block it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] EarlZ:
Thats the case that came with the phone..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] borijess:
You guys should post where the phone was manufactured. Mine was made in China and has no light bleed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Yeah that light bleed looks terrible. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] seawolf823:
Mine has terrible bleed on the entire sides and I took it to Sprint to try to exchange it and everyone who looked at it claimed they don't see it. i guess they are blind or don't give AF. Anybody know what else I can do?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Are you still seeing it with any case you're using? The cases I have manage to block it so I can't see if it's in my case.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Crombi:
I have a ghostek clear case and it actually enhances it, the sides of my case glow in the dark if I turn the brightness up!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
Ah, I see. I can understand how a clear case would do that. That sucks. If you're open to other cases it seems the non-clear ones wrap around the edges just enough to cover the leak. Shame we can't find a legit, comprehensive explanation for why some of our devices have this and not others. Like, a breakdown would be nice. Maybe Zack from JerryRigEverything could do one to help explain this light bleed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] seawolf823:
I am using the clear samsung official case because I like minimal cases.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bekasulaberidze:
:rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bekasulaberidze:
are these units defective ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] :
If it's "light reflection" then why are only some units showing this and not others? Would be really nice to hear something from Samsung about this but I doubt they'll chime in with a definitive response.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Reydeen:
Amazon's replacement arrived. Finally perfect. Compared to the other two I've got this is better. Light visible only to the left, elsewhere is perfect. I'm sorry they're all this, but I'm glad they went to the best :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I understand your point completely. Temperature will play a MAJOR role, If the mobile is cold it will show more light, if hot it will show less.

I do NOT have all the answers. I can only write from past experience with the Edge line of Samsung mobiles and I guarantee you every one of the six Edge models released has had this phenomena? I have researched this point as much as possible both on this forum and several others also spoke to sales staff, technicians also Samsung themselves.

Now...ONE guy in the Note 7 forum forum DID raise a point. He stated his Note 7 had a gap wide enough to pass a sheet of paper into it! I also experienced this on one of my Note 7's. THAT was a problem, staff accepted it as a problem and said units where exchanged. Needless to write the exchange units still had this light refraction. :eek:

When I first came across this with the...SGS6 edge, I think? I also thought it was a production fault. Only after months then years of experience with the edge range and listening to technicians who have forgotten more than I know regarding mobile phones did I realise this is particular to the edge series. I mean all six iterations.

My aim of participating in this thread was to try and calm those who are now where I was 4 years ago. Nothing more.

Seeing light emitting from the side of ones mobile can be disconcerting. Like many here with the initial Edge 6 I read the thread then looked for the 'problem' until that point I was a happy camper as I had not even noticed it. Once pointed out I of course became concerned as many posters here are.

I hope you can at least understand the point I have clearly failed to explain?

Ryland :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bekasulaberidze:
me and my friend bought it yesterday at a same samsung store, but his phone is perfect and my phone has this annoying lighy bleed, what do you recommend ? should I go to service center and tell them to replace it ? and yrs one more problem, it is hard to insert sd card to sd card slot it doesn't fit perfectly....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I would strongly suggest you return your device to the store. NEVER force the SIM-SD card holder into place, if it jams you will be seen as liable even if you are not at fault.

I cannot explain why your phone has the refraction situation and your friends doesn't? Maybe your phone is not showing refraction at all but is a real Friday night 'lemon' It happens. :crying:

Most important point is with two problem, return for an exchange. :good:

Let us know how you get on.

Ryland