S8 burn in: it finally happened

[GFL]

6 months in, burn-in on the S8+. I own a C7 OLED, I know the drill and treat this phone like a baby. Ran multiple apps to try to wipe yet no go. Samsung said they would repair, yet sending phone in isn't an option due to medical issues and this my only phone.

 

[BillfnBragg]

take it to a Best buy and talk to the geek squad they replaced my screen for free

 

[dryja123]

I have screen burn in from using Google maps navigation.

 

[flyingkytez]

Did your screen burn in yet?

My friend's S8 has a screen burn-in already, the keyboard is visibly burned in as well as the notification and web browser bar. So is it really that easy to burn in? Scared to buy an AMOLED screen phone again.. Also, why does the screen look red next to an LCD screen? Is that normal?

 

[AndroidFan3420]

Re: Did your screen burn in yet?

I have the regular s8 for roughly 8 months and I don't have any screen burn in yet. As long as you don't let the screen stay on a static image, you're fine. Of course, as time goes by, you will develop screen burn in but that is normal for amoled panels.

My screen doesn't look red but you can tune the display in the settings

 

[Ecm]

Re: Did your screen burn in yet?

My launch-day S8+ is showing no signs of burn-in -- that's almost 14 months. I'm not just going by my admittedly old eyes, but by my eagle-eyed son.

I will quality that by saying that I've rarely used AOD or any kind of screen saver; the night clock/alarm I use moves ever so slightly to avoid burn-in.

 

[sweetypie31]

Re: Did your screen burn in yet?

Had my s8+ for a year and no burn in.

 

[Almeuit]

Merged your thread with your existing one. This is your 3rd time remaking this topic. Please stop doing that.

My friend's S8 has a screen burn-in already, the keyboard is visibly burned in as well as the notification and web browser bar. So is it really that easy to burn in? Scared to buy an AMOLED screen phone again.. Also, why does the screen look red next to an LCD screen? Is that normal?

 

[flyingkytez]

I have screen burn in from using Google maps navigation.

Dang, that's my biggest fear. I always turn off the screen when using Google Maps on an AMOLED phone... feel bad for Uber drivers with Samsung. Can you post a photo of it?

 

[flyingkytez]

6 months in, burn-in on the S8+. I own a C7 OLED, I know the drill and treat this phone like a baby. Ran multiple apps to try to wipe yet no go. Samsung said they would repair, yet sending phone in isn't an option due to medical issues and this my only phone. View attachment 279153

Sorry to hear about that, this is disappointing. My prediction came true, I did try to warn everyone.. Could you tell us more about your usage habits? Did you use high brightness often?

 

[TFBisquit]

I used Google maps for some 700 mile trips. And at full brightness.
The trick is to go standby during your driving breaks. Or check some mail or web.
I do have a reddish screen, only adaptive mode makes it less noticable.
I see this on iPhones too btw, especially the x version. It's because of the amoled infinity display. Though not all have this. I've seen perfect screens also.

 

[flyingkytez]

I used Google maps for some 700 mile trips. And at full brightness.
The trick is to go standby during your driving breaks. Or check some mail or web.
I do have a reddish screen, only adaptive mode makes it less noticable.
I see this on iPhones too btw, especially the x version. It's because of the amoled infinity display. Though not all have this. I've seen perfect screens also.

Yeah that is what I used to do when I owned a Galaxy... I turn off the screen during turn-by-turn navigation and just listen to the Google Maps voice instead.. kinda sucks though if you drive Uber or Lyft, guaranteed burn in..

 

[cranky_bot]

Damn man, I'm scared of getting a burn-in myself. I mostly use it on medium brightness though

 

[acsurfer]

What are the best settings to prevent burn in? Screen timeout time, navigation bar, brightness level..

 

[TFBisquit]

It's the same as on a computer screen. Don't let it sit with a still image for hours.
But using a navigation app for some 3 hours should be fine. Your screen only need a split second refresh every now and then after all
As for the s8's with burn-in, could be those have flawed screens to begin with.

And if you're really worried, set your taskbar to hide mode in apps, because that's the first that could be affected.
Anyway, I have Auto brightness set, and it's always at 100% when using in the car as navigation.

 

[rushmore]

Re: Did your screen burn in yet?

My friend's S8 has a screen burn-in already, the keyboard is visibly burned in as well as the notification and web browser bar. So is it really that easy to burn in? Scared to buy an AMOLED screen phone again.. Also, why does the screen look red next to an LCD screen? Is that normal?

How long did he have the phone on and keyboard active? Did he go on a three day full brightness texting spree

 

[gendo667]

I've had my S8 since launch. No burn in. No issues.

 

[TFBisquit]

Unfortunately I have to eat my own writings!
After my recent trip I too have a faint burn-in from Google maps. The bottom bar where the info sits. It's just the bar, not the symbols and letters/numbers.
It was at most for 3 hours in usage, then we took a small break where I switched it off. I did had it turned, so it's a vertical shadow bar.
Pretty disappointed thoug, I expected the screen could take more hours with some static parts.

 

[acsurfer]

Is there some app that can prevent burn in? Maybe some screensaver will appear or do a rotation for 1 second after some time.

 

[Carsibr]

I have screen burn in from using Google maps navigation.

I hope it is not too late to ask you. But what was your use of maps like for burn in? I say regarding the continuous usage time in the app (of course with the screen on). Or how often (daily?) did you use it.

I ask because I have a sporadic use of navigation apps but usually keeping the screen on them for a few hours. I want to buy the S9 but I'm worried about burn in. Thank you!