Strange line on screen

[paulbusbarat]

I've got my new Nexus 4 for a few weeks, everything was fine until I found that my bluetooth doesn't work that well as many users have experienced. Another odd is found today when I was scrolling on my screen and noticed that there is a strange line on the left side of the screen next to + and - signs (the attached picture may display it at the bottom of the picture). It's clearer if the background is bright. I wonder what that could be...It's new and I have taken care of it quite nicely, never falls, never get wet. I'm thinking to call Google Play customer service tomorrow and ask for replacement. Any suggestions?

 

[ConTejas]

I had to look really hard to see what you're talking about. I'm assuming you've already tried another wallpaper and/or confirmed it's actually the screen? If it is, yeah RMA it. Seems most everyone (of the unfortunate minority) has had a pleasant experience with Google replacing their device.

P.S. Ditch the stock screen cover. I suppose it works as a protector but I doubt that was its intention That said, I still have the one on the back...

 

[Rizy7]

My eyes are hurting from trying to find what you are talking about :-$ Are you sure the line is not from the protective film?

 

[mr_nobody]

I would remove the shipping plastic (with the plus minus signs on it) and see if it goes away.

 

[josegb2011]

Does the screen look better without the plastic cover on it..had mine since It came with my n4 back on November

 

[jman1323]

Does the screen look better without the plastic cover on it..had mine since It came with my n4 back on November

First of all, how have you managed to do that? Second, yes. It looks better and feels way better.

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[josegb2011]

First of all, how have you managed to do that? Second, yes. It looks better and feels way better.

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yeah i did not want to remove the plastic cause i wanted the phone to stay like new but i can see the plastic wearing down..i usually take good care of my phones so i am not afraid of gettin scratches .thanks for the feedback.

 

[jman1323]

yeah i did not want to remove the plastic cause i wanted the phone to stay like new but i can see the plastic wearing down..i usually take good care of my phones so i am not afraid of gettin scratches .thanks for the feedback.

My "screen protector" only stayed on a day or two before it got annoying and I had to remove it. The glass on the display seems to be very scratch resistant. I don't have any sort of scratch or swirl mark on my display.

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[Muthu Palaniappan]

I have got the same issue guys, exactly in the same spot (near + - on the sticker). As both the thread starter have it in the same place it can't be the sticker. Any thing I need to be worried about?

 

[dkhmwilliams]

I have got the same issue guys, exactly in the same spot (near + - on the sticker). As both the thread starter have it in the same place it can't be the sticker. Any thing I need to be worried about?

Now that makes me think it is the socket causing it because I don't have that and of course I took my sticker off as soon as I unboxed the phone.

sent from my Nexus 4; so fresh and so clean

 

[Muthu Palaniappan]

Any solution for that? Its jus 1 month old n already having problems

 

[dkhmwilliams]

Any solution for that? Its jus 1 month old n already having problems

Try taking the sticker off first.

sent from my Nexus 4; so fresh and so clean

 

[Muthu Palaniappan]

Try taking the sticker off first.

sent from my Nexus 4; so fresh and so clean

No change

 

[Captainbob767]

The "screen protector" that the phone comes with is meant to protect the screen while the phone is being shipped in it's box, not to be left on.

 

[Muthu Palaniappan]

The "screen protector" that the phone comes with is meant to protect the screen while the phone is being shipped in it's box, not to be left on.

I have removed the protector still that line appears

 

[mr_nobody]

I have removed the protector still that line appears

So make sure it's not your wallpaper and otherwise try a factory reset followed by an rma.

 

[Muthu Palaniappan]

So make sure it's not your wallpaper and otherwise try a factory reset followed by an rma.

It comes even in apps n games too...
Will try factory reset

 

[Muthu Palaniappan]

So make sure it's not your wallpaper and otherwise try a factory reset followed by an rma.

But can a factory reset fix a screen problem ??

 

[mr_nobody]

But can a factory reset fix a screen problem ??

Probably not but if you're going to have to rma it anyways, you have nothing to lose...