Hmmm just curious, what is OLED burn out ? Is this when the screen and colors get really faded and dimmed? Because my phone is doing that very often and i'm not sure what that's about... but makes sense if it is.
From Android Authority, over a year ago. Was already reported other places, such as in the Korean Herald. But for some reason, Samsung seemed oblivious to it a few months ago when I called several times ... What is screen burn-in? Screen burn-in, not to be confused with the similar β though completely temporary β image retention (or image persistence), is a permanent display artifact created when static images remain on the display for extended periods of time. When this occurs, an outline of the image can remain βburntβ into the screen even after it has been turned off, or replaced with a different picture. Itβs an issue which can be found in almost all displays, though modern technologies have gone some way to reducing it.
As for how long it takes for this to occur, itβs difficult to provide a precise time because it depends on many factors, such as screen brightness, the type of hardware, and the type of image.
On one of its support pages on the subject of LED burn-in, Samsung says that you shouldnβt have a static image on the display for more than two hours. Those comments are in relation to LED TVs, so itβs not exactly a like-for-like comparison. Also, you would expect Samsungβs estimates to be conservative to protect itself (i.e. it could reasonably take hours more). For simplicityβs sake, letβs say the same applies to a smartphone.
How could screen burn-in affect the Galaxy S8? In the case of the Galaxy S8, the device makes use of an Always On Display, which means certain portions of the screen remain illuminated even when it is locked. These include the phoneβs clock and itβs software home button. Though the Always On Display can be scheduled to switch off at a certain time (or turned off permanently), itβs possible that it could remain present on the screen for several hours.
So, if LED burn-in occurs when static images on AMOLED screens are displayed over extended periods, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plusβ display (and other smartphones) must be particularly susceptible to this issue, right?
Not exactly.
Itβs a static image, but not really The Samsung Galaxy S8 shouldnβt experience burn-in problems from the always-on home button because itβs designed to move (very subtly) so that itβs not in a static position for too long. This was recently corroborated by the Galaxy Club fansite.
This is a common trick to avoid burn-in β the Galaxy S8βs clock also moves β and Samsung released an update to the Galaxy S7βs Always On Display so that its contents would shuffle in small increments too.
While reports that burn-in has affected the S8 display suggest this doesnβt work, itβs also possible that it does work on the other millions of devices out there, and that the couple or so other devices (like the one above) are rare exceptions.
Itβs always on, but not really The home button is part of the Always On Display, but itβs not actually always on. It switches off when you enter certain apps and it is even temporarily removed when you hit the unlock screen. Even if you happen to be doing something that requires a lot of screen-on time, like reading an eBook or watching a movie, the navigation bar where the home button is situated gets turned off.
Thus, the times when a smartphone screen would happen to produce a static image for extended periods (think hours) are pretty uncommon; youβd have to be trying to do it, really.
Wrap up No LED display is completely immune to burn-in and the LEDs that power them will deteriorate over time. Though it is possible that the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus displays will experience burn-in faster than others, in this case, it seems like Samsung has taken the necessary precautions. The S8/S8 Plus screens are probably as susceptible to burn-in as any other.
If you are worried about your handset, however, you can turn off the Always On Display (ironically) in the settings and remove the nav bar entirely to get rid of those static elements.
Thatβs my take, whatβs yours? Let me know in the comments.
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Did anyone figure this out? The charger I leave in my car still works, but the one I use at home has the Incomplete Connection problem now. Both chargers are the same - they plug into the wall or you can detach that part and use the USB.
Is there dust somewhere that's causing the problem? Or humidity?
Has anyone else noticed this pattern? It's always the S8 phones made for VERIZON. Everyone with this model is having the same issue. Why has Samsung not issued some kind of recall on this yet?
For anyone looking for a quick fix, we bought a wireless charger for my husband's phone to prevent doing any further damage on the port. We got annoyed with plugging the cord in and out in order for it to charge properly.
I think Verizon's software is bricking thret phones. I'm having the same issue. Factory data reset, new set up. My friends s8 charged just fine with fast charging setting and workout using my original charger. Same issue with my friends original s8 charger. :( I'm sad
I'm having the same issue. Have only been using the charging cable and block that came with the phone. Every time I go to plug it in, it says incomplete connection.
