Oh dear... My one has 'DEAD PIXEL' - Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So... disappointed result...
I found my one has dead-pixel.
A green pixel on screen, when its background colour is 'black'
I need to ask my retailer for replace new one. Oh god...
How do I do?
(Sorry for title, It is 'STUCK Pixel' not 'dead pixel')

I dont know what the policy is in South Korea but in the UK it gets messy
Basically vendors say it is OK to have dead pixels as long as it does not exceed X amount - X being I think 5
As the unit is very new, the best solution in the UK would be to reject the item under distant selling regulations (which you get 7 days) and NOT reject on the fact it is faulty.
If you do faulty, it could get rejected as a claim as 1 DP is considered fine...also it could if they wanted to, get repaired and not replaced

akash_84 said:
I dont know what the policy is in South Korea but in the UK it gets messy
Basically vendors say it is OK to have dead pixels as long as it does not exceed X amount - X being I think 5
As the unit is very new, the best solution in the UK would be to reject the item under distant selling regulations (which you get 7 days) and NOT reject on the fact it is faulty.
If you do faulty, it could get rejected as a claim as 1 DP is considered fine...also it could if they wanted to, get repaired and not replaced
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Thanks. Actually, In Korea, dead-pixel is quite serious claim from users.
I am going to report this fault to retailer and send back it ASAP. I wish to get new device.
By the Way, If I replace new one, I am afraid I might wait another a month for TD2.
Oh my god...

Apologies if I get your location incorrect...I saw the flag being South Korea but then just noticed your location being Oxford - UK
Well again if UK... I know most vendors are still showing 10 odd in stock ... where is yours from?

akash_84 said:
Apologies if I get your location incorrect...I saw the flag being South Korea but then just noticed your location being Oxford - UK
Well again if UK... I know most vendors are still showing 10 odd in stock ... where is yours from?
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MY retailer is Mobilephonedirect.
Today customer centre is closed so I send e-mail to them and looking forward to receiving reply.
By the way, If the suggest for fixing, is it reasonable idea? Well... I am not sure.

Sad to hear this dude...
There was a program, that tries to fix dead pixels.. I googled it and I think it was this one:
http://www.jscreenfix.com/faq/17-how-do-i-run-the-jscreenfixmidlet
I hope it helps.

d3sm0nd said:
Sad to hear this dude...
There was a program, that tries to fix dead pixels.. I googled it and I think it was this one:
http://www.jscreenfix.com/faq/17-how-do-i-run-the-jscreenfixmidlet
I hope it helps.
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Thanks for your reply.
Firstly, I wait for retailer's reply and than will try use this program.

jscreenfix may work if it a stuck pixels (changes the RGB of each pixel fast to jog it to work) if not you can us UK long distance (Internet) selling legislation to return the device (change mind and dont want) in think 14 days or if bought on contract you still have the same protection
What are the first 3 letters of you serial number should determine the HTC country of manufacture

HTC_GLOW said:
jscreenfix may work if it a stuck pixels (changes the RGB of each pixel fast to jog it to work) if not you can us UK long distance (Internet) selling legislation to return the device (change mind and dont want) in think 14 days or if bought on contract you still have the same protection
What are the first 3 letters of you serial number should determine the HTC country of manufacture
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Thanks
Firstly, I apology term of confusion.
It is 'stuck pixels' (My fault is 'a green' pixel on 'black' background).
By the way, I try run jscreenfix but the symptom is still going.
I am just looking for reply from retailer (Mobilephonesdirect).
Finally, My first 3digit of S/N is 'HT9'.

Looks like there is more then one thread on this topic.......See

HTC Builds most handsets in Taiwan (SN starts HT) or china the Taiwan models are usually more refined in manufacture and component quality. with previous touch models "Touch" "Touch Dual" this was very clear when the handsets are placed together with the Chinese made having a very poor screen, HTC also has a habit of tighter quality control on its network commission handsets (Network branded usually better standard) because of higher costs for return passed on from service provider

How can you see a single pixel between 384000 (800x480) of them ??
So whats the matter about one single tiny little dot that you never see?!

rogeriopcf said:
How can you see a single pixel between 384000 (800x480) of them ??
So whats the matter about one single tiny little dot that you never see?!
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Ok.. I can find 'A tiny GREEN DOT' on 'Black' background.
Most Background colour of Touch Diamond2 is black and it is quite uncomfortable for me.

livej said:
Ok.. I can find 'A tiny GREEN DOT' on 'Black' background.
Most Background colour of Touch Diamond2 is black and it is quite uncomfortable for me.
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I have agree with livej even a single pixel can make the device very uncomfortable had 2 stuck on my old skool HTC Polaris

rogeriopcf said:
How can you see a single pixel between 384000 (800x480) of them ??
So whats the matter about one single tiny little dot that you never see?!
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Many peaple can see a single dead/stuck pixel on a 1080P HDTV up to feet away. Mybe you should ceck your eyesight I would be pissed too if my phone had one (or more)

I guess you are unlucky if the retailer refuses to replace your phone . . . carriers would replace it on the spot for dead pixels, like with the Fuze.

adeltaY said:
I guess you are unlucky if the retailer refuses to replace your phone . . . carriers would replace it on the spot for dead pixels, like with the Fuze.
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Thanks for your reply.
Firstly, I have right to return until next Saturday so within a week I ask to retailer at the least to replace or fix LCD.
(The best solution is to replace new phone but it might be too hard)
I am afraid how do I do at tomorrow.

I think you should phone them and talk it over, it might be easier to get them to replace it over the phone.

adeltaY said:
I think you should phone them and talk it over, it might be easier to get them to replace it over the phone.
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Thanks. Already, I called to retailer but Customer Centre was closed. Instead of, I sent e-mail to them.
Firstly, I wait reply from them.
Oh.... It is so challenge for me.

I've got reply from retailer (Mobilephonesdirect) and they allow to return my TD2.
After inspection, they will send back it (or new one) to me.
I wish it should be new one.
Oh... My waiting is extended...

Related

I'm disgusted...

I don't want to sit here and ***** but I need to let some of this off my chest.
My gf bought me a brand new diamond from the Europe (no proof of purchase).
Now I'm not totally concerned with the battery life, speaker volume, in-call volume, etc as I know tweaks will show up for this phone slowly slowly.
My main concern that is KILLING me and I'm afraid I can't do anything about it is my screen. Its crystal clear, but I seem to have two spots at the bottom of the screen that turn yellowish on a white screen and whitish on a black screen?
Is it safe to assume I got a faulty unit and I'm pretty much stuck with it?
I'm honestly extremely furious with this, and they are not that visible unless im on certain screens but knowing that they exist simply kills me.
I have attached a picture which should give you a decent example of how it looks. Its not that visible with this shot. One blotch right above the HTC logo and the other to the very left of that.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f342/burns959/SPM_A0027.jpg
Call HTC service/support they should do an in warranty repair. There is no need for proof of purchase because they can just warranty it off the build date. I had to do this with one of my Tilts, did not have a receipt but they repaired it under warranty for free based off the build date. It did take 2 weeks for the whole process though.
Jeff
HI,
The battery life and other tweaks are already around and they have a made a massive difference to my diamond. (latest UK rom and a few tweaks)
You should not be stuck with it... have you called HTC ? how come you have no proof of purchase ? Even so you should still be able to contact HTC give them the serial number and be able to send it back. You may have to wait while it is fixed but hey its worth it.
The only other option is to buy a new screen (about £70) and fit yourself.
I can see how it would bug you just knowing the screen issue is there, but i am sure you are not the only person to have a fault, these things do happen.
I would be interested to hear what HTC have to say.
Vector-SS said:
I don't want to sit here and ***** but I need to let some of this off my chest.
My gf bought me a brand new diamond from the Europe (no proof of purchase).
Now I'm not totally concerned with the battery life, speaker volume, in-call volume, etc as I know tweaks will show up for this phone slowly slowly.
My main concern that is KILLING me and I'm afraid I can't do anything about it is my screen. Its crystal clear, but I seem to have two spots at the bottom of the screen that turn yellowish on a white screen and whitish on a black screen?
Is it safe to assume I got a faulty unit and I'm pretty much stuck with it?
I'm honestly extremely furious with this, and they are not that visible unless im on certain screens but knowing that they exist simply kills me.
I have attached a picture which should give you a decent example of how it looks. Its not that visible with this shot. One blotch right above the HTC logo and the other to the very left of that.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f342/burns959/SPM_A0027.jpg
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Since youve got this device early in its life (WAAAAAAAY under a year) get in contact with HTC and they will probably just ask for the serial number from under the cover.
I returned my TyTN after around 2 months to get the screen alignment issue fixed, they didnt ask for proof of purchase even though I had it etc....so wasnt a problem.
Had this been a year later then it might be a different story
Get onto HTC about it....and be calm with them remember this sort of thing always happens with consumer electronics it is nothing personal.
No it's not very visible!
Do you need proof of purchase for a repair? It's not like it could be out of it's warranty. If you do then contact the retailer or get a bank statement.
You're not alone though. I have a small guy inside mine waving a torch at me just above the home key. He's a little sh*t, but I'm the bigger person so choose to ignore him.
I have to agree with these guys. I'm on my 3rd or 4th HTC product and I'm here to tell you that their service is SECOND TO NONE.
They are one of the few companies if you call their customer service, they actually answer the phone, speak english and resolve your problem without putting you on hold.
Call them, you shouldn't have any issues.
Mark
Wow, I already feel so much better. I mean i was so hyped up with the VGA screen with this phone but it did let me down. I hope HTC acknowledge this problem and fix it for me.
I had initially contacted HTC America for repairs and they told me to call Europe. I did but they were closed. I sent out an email to HTC europe and I'm waiting for a response. Maybe it's better if I pick up the phone and call them in person?
I will report tomorrow if anything happens in regards to this topic.
UPDATE:
I contacted HTC America and told them about my problem, and to my surprise they were extremely helpful thus far and are taking my phone in for repair.
They asked where the phone was purchased and I told them, but did not ask for a proof of purchase.
I will be sending it out tomorrow and hopefully receive it back in 2 weeks time maximum. After that, let the modding begin
+1 for HTC support - really great service.
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Forgot to mention; First person I talked to was not able to help me out and told me to contact HTC Europe. Hung up the phone and called again and I went right through
Vector-SS said:
UPDATE:
Forgot to mention; First person I talked to was not able to help me out and told me to contact HTC Europe. Hung up the phone and called again and I went right through
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some muppets do occasionally escape form jim hensons workshop!
Had to send mine in for repair due to the earpiece speaker had an annoying buzz at medium to high levels. Called HTC UK, told them the problem, they said they can repair it no problem, they sent an UPS delivery driver to collect my phone from my house. They received it next day.
Took about 10 days in repair but came back today well packed in a small box, gave it a good test and it now works perfectly .
When I received it back they left the test rom, radio and boot screen on it and wiped the internal storage. Made a backup before I sent it though .
First repair I have sent to HTC as usually all my HTC phones I have are through Orange UK and if I have any faults, they send out a replacement handset in less than 24hrs to the door, driver gives me new phone and I give them the faulty one .
For excellent customer service I give HTC a 10 out of 10
So maybe I should wait a couple more weeks before I send it in. Then there is a possibility of a replacement with a working US 3G version

replace screen htc diamond...

i've receive an HTC DIAMOND from Expansys, but they doesnt want change it.
so, how can i replace screen? it's just external screen, glass only, broken...
some guides?
thanks
neorf
Expansys are very naughty boys indeed - I won't be buying frm them again.
If it is a defect out of the box then call HTC and see if they deal with it.
I don't think parts for HTC are floating about just yet in abundance. Furthermore, the opeining and closing of the Diamond is -very- tricky.
If it's DOA / faulty on arrival they should be changing it under consumer law.
they doesnt want to change it, because product arrive to me in date 18 sep, but i opened it only 19 evening, because i was away for job.
but so 20 morning was saturday, so i sent email but they didnt read it.
then at the beginning the cut on screen was almost invisible, but only after i was using it, the cut was more visible. this because the cut is at the corner top-right, on black background, just where you find X to close program...
what can i do? :S
thanks
neorf
PS DONT BUY FROM EXPANSYS
Consumer rights on online stores are not the same in every country.. Find out about yours first and then mail them again. If you know your rights and their obligations, they will have to take action.. Goodluck
neorf said:
they doesnt want to change it, because product arrive to me in date 18 sep, but i opened it only 19 evening, because i was away for job.
but so 20 morning was saturday, so i sent email but they didnt read it.
then at the beginning the cut on screen was almost invisible, but only after i was using it, the cut was more visible. this because the cut is at the corner top-right, on black background, just where you find X to close program...
what can i do? :S
thanks
neorf
PS DONT BUY FROM EXPANSYS
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My experience with Espansys was the same. I called them a day after I received it and wrote them emails but they waited at around 10 days before responding with a RMA number. This is their plan:
+ To exhaust the time to tie you into the contract which you have 14 days to consider.
+ To leave no time for another exchange - they might send you a device WORSE than the one you got towards the end of your grace period and you can't send it back because of the time limit.
Expansys are a bunch of UK English CS.
I appreciate dealing with India Dell so much more....
I have to say that I've had problem with Expansys before and now I avoid buying from them. In fact I've not used them since I had a problem with them.

Stuck Pixels

Anyone have a Diamond2 with a stuck pixel?
I have two, one located on the top left and bottom right corners. Any solutions?
you can try this for a bit:
http://www.jscreenfix.com/faq/17-how-do-i-run-the-jscreenfixmidlet
otherwise if it annoys you, swap for a new one
I have two as well, one red in the middle and a blue on the top right corner.
I run the jscreenscript for two hours but didn't help. Also wondering for alternativ solutions....
jpfa said:
I have two as well, one red in the middle and a blue on the top right corner.
I run the jscreenscript for two hours but didn't help. Also wondering for alternativ solutions....
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just swap for a new one
yeah, don't waste your time endlessly on searching for a solution. Just send it back. I understand it's not something you really wanna do, but it's the best solution.
I contacted Clove, where i bought it from. Called them and told me they would get back to me about warranty returns, and then emailed them and I haven't heard anything back.
afaik a stucked pixel is no reason for a device swap. as in this issue the relation of dead pixels to number of all pixels is important so maybe two are, i dont know. when i sent in a treo pro due to a stuck pixel palm didnt swap.
Crazy CS said:
I contacted Clove, where i bought it from. Called them and told me they would get back to me about warranty returns, and then emailed them and I haven't heard anything back.
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I would just return it under the long distance selling law which states you can unconditionally return the item with 14 or so days. Just say you didn't like it, and buy one from another retailer. That's what I did will clove before. Much quicker than them confirming the fault, and in the case of dead pixels, 2 might be witching the accepted amount anyway.
woelv said:
afaik a stucked pixel is no reason for a device swap. as in this issue the relation of dead pixels to number of all pixels is important so maybe two are, i dont know. when i sent in a treo pro due to a stuck pixel palm didnt swap.
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I'll just live with it, My Nokia N95 had about 4 stuck/bright pixels and they went away after a while. It's hardly noticeable as it is. BTW here is Cloves response:
'Thank you for the e-mail - the official policy of HTC is that if 2 - 3 pixels are grouped together then the fault would be dealt with under warranty. If there are up to 3 dead pixels with spacing of at least 5mm between them, then it wouldn't be dealt with under warranty.
If something damages your enjoyment, I would send it back
I have done that for a wobbly battery back which really pi$$ed me off
the only dead pixels I ever accepted are on my Canon 5D, but as the onboard computer mapped them out and everyone has them its not a really problem.

replacement screen and case?

Hey, I'm curious to know if anyone knows where to get replacement parts for the leo. I recently fell down a flight of stair and destroyed everything to do with my leo's outsides. The screen is trashed, and the case it bent. So, I need to replace it all. Any information would be greatly appreciate.
Thanks in advance.
-Caid.
When in doubt, contact HTC (And doubt some more)
It's been a few days since I first started this thread. Lots of views but no replies. So... I wrote HTC about it (on their website) and their response was quite unbelievably stupid.
I mentioned that I live in China, and that I'd like to know how I could have it repaired. I put in the serial number as well. They replied by telling me that my phone was sold in France and that I should go back to France to get it repaired, otherwise I can go to Hong Kong or Taiwan to get it repaired.
I am really curious what kind of person would write such a silly reply. As though plane tickets cost the same as cab rides, and the flight is only a hop and a skip away.
I've written them back and clarified the kind of help I am looking for (An address to send my phone to, and a quote for parts and labour) here's hoping they don't misinterpret it again and send me more bs.
Not much point to my writing this other than to say, if you need to contact HTC with a similar query, assume you're writing to an idiot and be as absolutely clear as you can. You may even want to suggest to them what is common sense, and not assume that they're going to think of the most reasonable method themselves.
-Caid.
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Hi,
Sorry to hear of your accident.
If your phone is that badly damaged why don't you just claim off your phone or house insurance and get a new one? Sounds like this is much less hassle than trying to get it repaired.
I am assuming you have some form of insurance for the phone?
WB
wacky.banana said:
Hi,
Sorry to hear of your accident.
If your phone is that badly damaged why don't you just claim off your phone or house insurance and get a new one? Sounds like this is much less hassle than trying to get it repaired.
I am assuming you have some form of insurance for the phone?
WB
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Or send it to HTC repair. I heard it will cost like €150 to repair.
Have a nearly same question.
My HD2 screen one day have a big black dot at the center. I give my HD2 to the local HTC service, they answer me that, they cannot give me a warranty because it's broken by pressing from outside into a screen.
So, if replace a screen will cost about 230USD.
I take my HD2, come home, search on eBay for the screen replacement. It cost only 80USD. Maybe it's a solution for you too.
Hi,
where did you get the replacement screen for $80?
Thanks.
knightpants said:
Hi,
where did you get the replacement screen for $80?
Thanks.
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See here http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-HTC-HD...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories?hash=item4cecb605ee
vuvan said:
See here http://cgi.ebay.com/ORIGINAL-HTC-HD...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories?hash=item4cecb605ee
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that is just touchscreen+bracket, not entire LCD. Though you get a free screwdriver with it
vuvan said:
Have a nearly same question.
My HD2 screen one day have a big black dot at the center. I give my HD2 to the local HTC service, they answer me that, they cannot give me a warranty because it's broken by pressing from outside into a screen.
So, if replace a screen will cost about 230USD.
I take my HD2, come home, search on eBay for the screen replacement. It cost only 80USD. Maybe it's a solution for you too.
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I've had the same problem too a couple of times. Fortunately both times the dot disappeared after pressing the screen gently in various places. What's disturbing, though, is that I've had the phone for a week only and gone to great lengths to ensure it has not been under any physical pressure (or psychological, for that matter ). Have anyone else noticed this; is this a weakness with the phone or have I just been unlucky?
u should take it to htc service !
I've just dropped mine and accidentally closed a door on it, so now mine is full of scratches too.
I'll take it back to the service center in Taiwan when I get back there, though rather annoyingly that won't be until March at the earliest If the HK service center can do it though, I can drop it in there in Feb ... I wonder if their pricing will be the same ...
Hey guys I dropped my HD2 too and the screen cracked. I noticed that there are repair kits at around 80 USD. Anyone has any video or tutorial on how to replace the screen with the repair kit? Or has anyone self-repaired the screen successfully?
I'll have the chance to either get a new HD2 (and sell the broken one), the Hero or perhaps the Nexus One so I want to see if it is possible to do a cheap fix and get a new toy.

Beware of purchasing the SM-N9600 model for US use

Well, I have had a SM-N9600 now since around September. I opted for the international version due to it being bootloader unlockable. I have had it unlocked and running on Verizon for months now.
Well today, I went walking in the sun at the track. I used the phone as my GPS, in my pocket the whole time, while taking it out occasionally to check my distance. After I was finished I noticed that the screen looked discolored. I immediately made sure that comfort view was disabled, but the issue persisted. There seems to be a hardware failure of some sort effecting the screen. It looks like major burn in, in a perfect pattern in the middle of the device screen that persists even in recovery. Pictures attached of the screen.
I immediately freaked out and called Samsung to inquire about a repair. They stated that they would not touch the phone even if I payed for the repair. They also basically stated that any of their retailers would not touch it as well. So I spoke to a supervisor to verify. He also stated that they would not help me in any way to get my device repaired due to the fact that it is an international phone. So, even if you ask to pay for the hardware failure, you still cannot get a repair.
I called around to UbreakitIfix locations and they all stated that they would not touch the phone as Samsung owns all of their authorized replacement parts.
If anyone has any information that can help me get an authentic screen replacement please let me know.
Just to clarify, the screen was checked for dead pixels as well as any flaws when it was purchased. This all is from today.
@jal3223
My apologies.
I was in a similar situation before and, literally, was like "Take my damn money!" but Samsung US wouldn't budge.
My first suggestion; start with the Reseller. See what they can do (irregardless if it's been one month or several).
Was it purchased with a credit card? Some credit cards offer extended forms of warranty beyond that of the manufacturer.
There are also several vendors on eBay who perform mail-in repairs. Their range of services/specialties vary. Drop them a line.
You could also sell the device "As-Is" to reclaim a portion of your original cost. It does function albeit the burn-in. You may not get exactly what you paid but at least you have something in your hand towards a replacement.
Good luck!
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@jal3223
My apologies.
I was in a similar situation before and, literally, was like "Take my damn money!" but Samsung US wouldn't budge.
My first suggestion; start with the Reseller. See what they can do (irregardless if it's been one month or several).
Was it purchased with a credit card? Some credit cards offer extended forms of warranty beyond that of the manufacturer.
There are also several vendors on eBay who perform mail-in repairs. Their range of services/specialties vary. Drop them a line.
You could also sell the device "As-Is" to reclaim a portion of your original cost. It does function albeit the burn-in. You may not get exactly what you paid but at least you have something in your hand towards a replacement.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the reply! Yeah, that's what I have been contemplating doing as far as the selling as is part. It is 100% in perfect condition besides the new screen issue. I guess I could at least get 4-500 toward a new device (this time with squaretrade).
I sent Samsung of Hong Kong an email about it, so I'll report back if they respond.
I used the Amazon credit card on it. Is anyone familiar with the warranty on those?
Here you are:
https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16070413011
Middle section of the page.
If you purchased it through Amazon, they too, can be quite quite generous with returns.
As for HK, they have a live chat as well:
https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/
It's the start of the business day so you should be able to catch someone.
Seeing as you have purchased a grey import. You would have to contact the retailer, who sold you the device and ask them to repair it.
You should be able to find a 3rd party repair shop, that will replace the display for you, if you look around hard enough. Personally I would contact the retailer and get them to fix it. As they are obligated to repair or replace any faulty products sold.
I wouldn't bother contacting Samsung Hong Kong as it would cost quite a bit to get your device repaired by them.
A_H_E said:
Here you are:
https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=16070413011
Middle section of the page.
If you purchased it through Amazon, they too, can be quite quite generous with returns.
As for HK, they have a live chat as well:
https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/support/
It's the start of the business day so you should be able to catch someone.
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Thank you so much for the additional info. I'll definitely check this out and report back.
*Update*
I heard back from the email to the CEO of HK Samsung. He stated that a representative will be getting in touch with me soon. Hopefully that is the case.
I'm curious how this goes. After my screen failed on my n960u1 I didn't dare buy a 9600. Wanted a white 9600 on Verizon but knew if it had screen issues again I couldn't get Samsung to do anything about it on or off warranty. So if they take care of it I'll be surprised
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oneandroidnut said:
I'm curious how this goes. After my screen failed on my n960u1 I didn't dare buy a 9600. Wanted a white 9600 on Verizon but knew if it had screen issues again I couldn't get Samsung to do anything about it on or off warranty. So if they take care of it I'll be surprised
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@jal3223
Yes, please do keep us updated. We can use your experience as a reference for others experiencing similar issues.
oneandroidnut said:
I'm curious how this goes. After my screen failed on my n960u1 I didn't dare buy a 9600. Wanted a white 9600 on Verizon but knew if it had screen issues again I couldn't get Samsung to do anything about it on or off warranty. So if they take care of it I'll be surprised
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See, I didn't know about the screen issues. I was tempted to buy a new device and to sell this one "as is", but that's before I knew it is a widespread issue. It would be pointless to buy another one because I would be paranoid about it happening again. I was really thinking I could hold on to this device a few years as I hate the new notch trend, but I guess it isn't going to happen. I doubt they will replace it either. One can only hope though. I believe this will be my last Samsung device after owning basically each release over the years. It's a shame of what the company has become with their customer service and blatent disregard of their customers. They were flat out rude to me when I called just for asking them to accept my money for a repair as I know that it is not under warranty in the states. They need to be took down a peg from a competing company.
I guess I could always try myself if all else fails. Has anyone bought from this site? I wonder if it is possible that it really is OEM?
https://www.digitalsupplyusa.com/products/galaxy-note-9-screen-replacement-frame-genuine
jal3223 said:
See, I didn't know about the screen issues. I was tempted to buy a new device and to sell this one "as is", but that's before I knew it is a widespread issue. It would be pointless to buy another one because I would be paranoid about it happening again. I was really thinking I could hold on to this device a few years as I hate the new notch trend, but I guess it isn't going to happen. I doubt they will replace it either. One can only hope though. I believe this will be my last Samsung device after owning basically each release over the years. It's a shame of what the company has become with their customer service and blatent disregard of their customers. They were flat out rude to me when I called just for asking them to accept my money for a repair as I know that it is not under warranty in the states. They need to be took down a peg from a competing company.
I guess I could always try myself if all else fails. Has anyone bought from this site? I wonder if it is possible that it really is OEM?
https://www.digitalsupplyusa.com/products/galaxy-note-9-screen-replacement-frame-genuine
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Yeah they have some issues with the screens. I have had/seen a ton of these and they have had from screen crackling issues on press, screen burn in or discoloration. I am shocked Samsung won't fix it though even if you pay for it! That is why I dumped all my notes and went the s10+ route for now. Hope to get a pixel 4 and a note 10 when they come out. Have been very disappointed with the fingerprint sensor so far though on the s10+
jal3223 said:
Well, I have had a SM-N9600 now since around September. I opted for the international version due to it being bootloader unlockable. I have had it unlocked and running on Verizon for months now.
Well today, I went walking in the sun at the track. I used the phone as my GPS, in my pocket the whole time, while taking it out occasionally to check my distance. After I was finished I noticed that the screen looked discolored. I immediately made sure that comfort view was disabled, but the issue persisted. There seems to be a hardware failure of some sort effecting the screen. It looks like major burn in, in a perfect pattern in the middle of the device screen that persists even in recovery. Pictures attached of the screen.
I immediately freaked out and called Samsung to inquire about a repair. They stated that they would not touch the phone even if I payed for the repair. They also basically stated that any of their retailers would not touch it as well. So I spoke to a supervisor to verify. He also stated that they would not help me in any way to get my device repaired due to the fact that it is an international phone. So, even if you ask to pay for the hardware failure, you still cannot get a repair.
I called around to UbreakitIfix locations and they all stated that they would not touch the phone as Samsung owns all of their authorized replacement parts.
If anyone has any information that can help me get an authentic screen replacement please let me know.
Just to clarify, the screen was checked for dead pixels as well as any flaws when it was purchased. This all is from today.
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Try Louis Rossmann. He fixes everything. Lol
Just a quick Google search will drop you at his website. The dude is a very honest genius.
OP feel for you. But this issue or any other for that matter had and has prevented me from buying a device that doesn't come with a local warranty.
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Limeybastard said:
OP feel for you. But this issue or any other for that matter had and has prevented me from buying a device that doesn't come with a local warranty.
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The thing is, I called Samsung before purchase because I have heard in the past that they would not repair them. I explained my concerns to the representative and he said that they would just have to send it to the appropriate location and it would just take a little more time for repair. I mentioned that conversation to the rep the other day and asked if they had a call log or something and he responded "Sir, your more than welcome to send it in, but as soon as they see that it is an international phone they will send it back to you untouched". They are a bunch of jerks over there.
jal3223 said:
The thing is, I called Samsung before purchase because I have heard in the past that they would not repair them. I explained my concerns to the representative and he said that they would just have to send it to the appropriate location and it would just take a little more time for repair. I mentioned that conversation to the rep the other day and asked if they had a call log or something and he responded "Sir, your more than welcome to send it in, but as soon as they see that it is an international phone they will send it back to you untouched". They are a bunch of jerks over there.
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Did you find out cost to ship and repair it from the region that the device originated from, HK?
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Did you find out cost to ship and repair it from the region that the device originated from, HK?
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No, they said that a representative would reach out to me but I haven't heard anything. There is a 12 hour time difference between us, so I'll probably try again through live chat when I don't have to work.
jal3223 said:
No, they said that a representative would reach out to me but I haven't heard anything. There is a 12 hour time difference between us, so I'll probably try again through live chat when I don't have to work.
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Why not use DHL or FEDEX with a shipping label back to yourself ? it will cost a fair bit but it’s better than third party repair and cheaper ? As you’re paying for you own postage both ways! I can’t see why they would say no? That’s the only way I’m seeing out of this situation?
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Why not use DHL or FEDEX with a shipping label back to yourself ? it will cost a fair bit but it’s better than third party repair and cheaper ? As you’re paying for you own postage both ways! I can’t see why they would say no? That’s the only way I’m seeing out of this situation?
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I agree. I'm going to live chat with them tomorrow night though. I hope they allow it.
jal3223 said:
I agree. I'm going to live chat with them tomorrow night though. I hope they allow it.
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They should allow it! And Good Luck!
I have posted in the Samsung forums on this issue. Come check it out and share please.
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Note-9/Screen-Hardware-fault-becoming-more-common-Samsung-refusing-to/m-p/513325#M9187

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