The Note 8 has a physical problem light leakage from edges

[bmetelsky]

I have a Black AT&T version and it's has zero leak.

I have the orchid gray version from AT&T and don't have any leakage.

 

[Johnathon Balchin]

Ive had my fair share with samsung with this problem on the note 8

 

[Johnathon Balchin]

As you can see ive had this problem too. Samsung wont help.

 

[Scottie15]

As you can see ive had this problem too. Samsung wont help.

Can't read that. It's too small.


In regards to this topic, I read this thread before I got my Note 8. Once I opened my Note 8, I saw what people were referring to and looked it up. I've read that we are seeing is light from the OLED panel refracting off of the metal frame. Not sure how accurate this is, but since I have my phone in a case 24/7, I've completely forgotten about it.

 

[bmetelsky]

Can't read that. It's too small.


In regards to this topic, I read this thread before I got my Note 8. Once I opened my Note 8, I saw what people were referring to and looked it up. I've read that we are seeing is light from the OLED panel refracting off of the metal frame. Not sure how accurate this is, but since I have my phone in a case 24/7, I've completely forgotten about it.

Click on it and you'll be able to read it.

 

[DARK Vader777]

https://youtu.be/mjTFAYrSO2M

So basically my phone probs my doesn't have enough adhesive and the glue between the screens. But for now while I wait for the new note 8 I will be rocking this without a screen protector

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[DARK Vader777]

I had the s8 plus and didn't notice it. Of course I didn't even look for it on the note 8 until I saw this thread. Now I see it on every one I look at smh. Wish I had just never noticed it lol.

It's always going to be something with these phones. But it shouldn't.

 

[DARK Vader777]

it's disappointing because of what happened last year As a consumer I expect a product that's like this to be hastle free. The fact that they admitted it to me is even worse I'm glad they did but is still very very disappointing. Even now right now as I use it I can see the light protruding on the left side and the side. The more I look at it the more noticeable it is lol. I might just #Note8EdgesLeakage

When you get the new note 8. Go to your nearest carrier, and open it up in front of them. Drive them crazy with setting it up, taking your time and as soon as you're ready.
Bam!!
Ask them to have a look see. My wife had real bad lag with a new S6 edge plus out of the box. They sent me a new one. I went right to the carrier and performed my setup right in front of them. The sales guy was cool with it, I wasn't having no crap that day anyway. However, That one worked great, no lag at all. Let us know your findings.

And I am the Real Dark Vader, fall back son

 

[8890]

Hi im facing the same issue. It didn't occurred early. On right side of my note 8 there is lightning coming out... wat should i do?

 

[DARK Vader777]

Yeah it's no big deal as long as I get another one which is not bad because now 2 chargers into headphones. And since it's gonna be a different serial number for the phone I'm pretty sure I'll be able to do the freebies again

Make sure they remove the old device from your account.
Had a little trouble when I did it.
But it's fine now, someone didn't scan the old device off my account. Really important!!

 

[DARK Vader777]

Hi im facing the same issue. It didn't occurred early. On right side of my note 8 there is lightning coming out... wat should i do?

Head to your carrier, explain it to them, if purchased from Samsung, contact them and explain it to them you're not happy because you think this may effect the waterproofing.

I guarantee if it's carrier purchased, no light will emit from the seams. Get the technician and compare phones.
Tell them you want a replacement without paying a deductable. I know someone who got a new phone and not a rebuilt phone. I can tell you, if you truly aren't happy, then let them have it.

 

[Tsepz_GP]

For goodness sake, it's just light reflecting due to the curved glass. Every curved display phone has this.

Why do people like making an issue where there is none!?

 

[andrew_ackley]

For goodness sake, it's just light reflecting due to the curved glass. Every curved display phone has this.

Why do people like making an issue where there is none!?

That is not light reflecting you have no idea what you're talking about.

 

[andrew_ackley]

Head to your carrier, explain it to them, if purchased from Samsung, contact them and explain it to them you're not happy because you think this may effect the waterproofing.

I guarantee if it's carrier purchased, no light will emit from the seams. Get the technician and compare phones.
Tell them you want a replacement without paying a deductable. I know someone who got a new phone and not a rebuilt phone. I can tell you, if you truly aren't happy, then let them have it.

The carrier phones are affected as well. I've looked at 10+ from different carriers all the same.

 

[andrew_ackley]

Every single note 8 i've seen in person has this problem. Most people slap a case on and don't notice it. I eventually just gave up and kept one with the bleeding.

 

[Tsepz_GP]

That is not light reflecting you have no idea what you're talking about.

Had it on my S7 Edge and Note8 and both still fine when submerged in water.

 

[Tsepz_GP]

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This was posted at xda developers. There are a lot of people talking about it over there. Apparently Samsung doesn't consider it an issue or considers it to be something that's within tolerance. I have two Note 8s and both of them have it along the edges, mostly all along the left edge. Speculation is that it doesn't have to do with a space between the body of the phone and the screen. It's an issue with the black at the base of the screen not going all of the way to the bottom of the screen. Originally, I was planning on exchanging them. People over there have said that this has been an issue since the first curved Samsung screen came out. It seems like a pretty common issue and given that I got two from two different locations and they both have them, I'm just throwing a case on it and forgetting about it. It's annoying now. Let's see if I even remember it is there a month from now, especially with it in a case. It is not really visible when in a case that has good edge covering.

It's not an issue at all. My S7 Edge had this to. People are overreacting over nothing.

 

[bassplayrguy]

Go get it replaced. This isn't supposed to be there. Mine doesn't have any light bleed. Thank goodness.

 

[Jewels81]

For goodness sake, it's just light reflecting due to the curved glass. Every curved display phone has this.

Why do people like making an issue where there is none!?

Definitely no issues here since no curved display phone I've had(2 note7, s6 edge plus and 2 note8) has had this so called issue. Yay for me lol. But sucks for whoever had it cause I would be annoyed by it

 

[Kelly Ford Bergeron]

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