How serious is the light bleed issue

[SteelSteve]

I currently have the Moto Z Force, and have been thinking of switching to the LG G7 for the Quad Dac, always on display, and the camera. I've read a lot about the phone including some some reports of light bleed issues with the screen. These all seem to be dated from June so I was wondering is this still a thing for the G7 and if so how serious is it really?

 

[cooper_m22]

I currently have the Moto Z Force, and have been thinking of switching to the LG G7 for the Quad Dac, always on display, and the camera. I've read a lot about the phone including some some reports of light bleed issues with the screen. These all seem to be dated from June so I was wondering is this still a thing for the G7 and if so how serious is it really?

I just picked up 3 LG G7 and they are all fine. I think it was just early release models. I also came from the MOTO Z Force.

 

[SteelSteve]

I just picked up 3 LG G7 and they are all fine. I think it was just early release models. I also came from the MOTO Z Force.

Thanks for the reply. How do you like the G7 as compared to the Moto Z?

 

[cooper_m22]

Thanks for the reply. How do you like the G7 as compared to the Moto Z?

The stock launcher. I switched out for Nova. Other than that it's not that bad. I do miss being able to shake the phone and turn on the lights for the camera and use them as a flashlight.

 

[Issemann]

Thanks for the reply. How do you like the G7 as compared to the Moto Z?

I also came from the Moto Z Force and can easily attest that I do not regret moving to the G7. I am a long-time Nova fan, but I wanted to give the stock launcher a fair shot. So far, I've been managing especially since LG built in the notification pull-down and double-tap to lock.

 

[SteelSteve]

I also came from the Moto Z Force and can easily attest that I do not regret moving to the G7. I am a long-time Nova fan, but I wanted to give the stock launcher a fair shot. So far, I've been managing especially since LG built in the notification pull-down and double-tap to lock.

I originally was a Microsoft user and do miss the double tap feature.

 

[B0WIE]

Zero light bleed on mine.
Just about every model of phone will have some reports of light bleed it seems. Just variances in build and tolerances.

 

[chanchan05]

It's LCD, and light bleed is a well known possible defect of using that tech. Since they're making millions of screens, there are bound to be a few lemons that slip through QC. They have a two year warranty anyway.

 

[Morty2264]

I don't think it is very likely to get a light bleed model. Haven't heard too many cases of them in my travels around the forums.

 

[Nubwy]

most of those were early models TBH

 

[idon12no]

The stock launcher. I switched out for Nova. Other than that it's not that bad. I do miss being able to shake the phone and turn on the lights for the camera and use them as a flashlight.

I don't know if you've noticed, but you canpoor the flashlight on your always on display for easy access.

 

[idon12no]

Also, I have two day-one T-Mobile G7s, and they both have varying degrees of light bleed. By the time I realized it was an actual thing, the 15 period had past and T-Mobile told me I'd have to swap mine for refurbs since that period had passed. I would tell you to check out the bottom of your screen just to the right of center for screen bleed, use a white image because it makes it more noticeable, and return immediately for a clean model.

 

[cooper_m22]

I don't know if you've noticed, but you canpoor the flashlight on your always on display for easy access.

Good idea, Thanks I will do that, I went back to the stock launcher because I love the double tap feature of the LG. Just for that feature . I can over look the flashlight not being there.

 

[X1tymez]

I don't light bleed, but found dust inside main screen. Which I found odd, returned for different device.

 

[Morty2264]

I don't light bleed, but found dust inside main screen. Which I found odd, returned for different device.

Let us know when you get your new device!

 

[X1tymez]

Let us know when you get your new device!

I switch over to LG V35 . Too much hassle for replacement. Two weeks overturn for replacement is too much.

 

[Morty2264]

I switch over to LG V35 . Too much hassle for replacement. Two weeks overturn for replacement is too much.

That's awesome! Congratulations on your V35!

 

[hawklet00]

no light bleed on mine and I got mine about 2 weeks ago

 

[Koi102465]

I've had mine for a little over a month and no issues with light bleed. It's Verizon.

 

[SteelSteve]

Thanks everyone for all the good information.