Green Screen of Death.

[KrisYYC]

Welp. My Pixel 8 display finally bit the dust the other day. I was periodically getting the green screen problem but it would only last a few seconds then go back to normal.

Now the phone is in full green screen on boot up and then has a solid vertical pink line with some odd things very similar to this guys phone:

https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/258213160/pixel-8-green-screen?hl=en

Google extended the warranty on the display as this is a common issue with the Pixel 8, so luckily mine is eligible and will be repaired at no cost to me. I'm currently using my old Pixel 6 and have come to the realization that I like the Pixel 6 better

Once I have the Pixel 8 repaired I'll probably give it to a family member and use my Pixel 6 until the Pixel 10 series is released.

Anyone else have this issue?

 

[BerryBubbles]

Wow, that is really green!

I'm so glad that Google is fixing your screen.

 

[ras47]

Years ago I bought a Google Pixel 5, direct from Google. This was just as they discontinued the Pixel 5 and launched the Pixel 5a. I was taken aback by how quickly Google dropped the P5 and distanced themselves from it, removing all traces from their website. It developed the same screen problem pictured above - the purple line the length of the screen - signifying a fatal hardware flaw. Google was great about a return/replacement until they couldn't find another new one to send me. How can they not have a single Pixel 5 left?? So I asked for and got a full refund. I had to argue with them about NOT hitting me with a "restocking" charge and refunding my device protection charge, but in the end I got back every penny.

I don't blame the CS reps with whom I spoke. Truthfully, they were aces and definitely on my side. But Google tied their hands as far as what they could offer and what they could arrange in one call. Once I got the full refund I went to Swappa and picked up a used/mint Pixel 5 that is still working flawlessly today. I absolutely love the P5 geometry - size, weight, shape - and the fabric case that was a Pixel 5 exclusive is my favorite case ever. I wish this case was available for iPhones, which are mostly what I'm using right now. But I go back and forth, plus family members use the P5 when traveling overseas.

 

[mustang7757]

Didn't see this with my pixel 8 pro but I've seen Samsung have this issues

 

[KrisYYC]

Didn't see this with my pixel 8 pro but I've seen Samsung have this issues

I think the issue only affected the regular Pixel 8. It was so common Google actually extended the warranty on the display to three years after the purchase date.

 

[mustang7757]

I think the issue only affected the regular Pixel 8. It was so common Google actually extended the warranty on the display to three years after the purchase date.

Wasn't aware