Screen burn on Galaxy S9

[Lenovo1984]

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[Kilrah]

Reduce brightness and avoid static content.

[Corrupt_Liberty]

Just now, Kilrah said:

Reduce brightness and avoid static content.

This.  Of course you could always do what I did.  Shatter your screen and spend $200+ to get it replaced.  No more screen burn! 

[Mnky313]

1 minute ago, Kilrah said:

Reduce brightness and avoid static content.

Also make sure you have the auto screen off set, I had wicked burn in on my S6 because for some reason it wouldn't go off while YouTube was open (which I left open several nights)

[Lenovo1984]

2 minutes ago, Kilrah said:

Reduce brightness and avoid static content.

I should have put more info in the original post. I don't have static content on my screen (other than the status bar), and I usually use a lower brightness. 

[GenericFanboy]

My keyboard is totally burned in on my note 8. 3 years of use. bound to happen. i just live with it

[Lenovo1984]

4 minutes ago, GenericFanboy said:

My keyboard is totally burned in on my note 8. 3 years of use. bound to happen. i just live with it

Yeah, I know people with a completely burned in keyboard. My S9 doesnt have that. 

[GenericFanboy]

I just type loads with friends and work and whatnot. so, i mean its my own fault.

[Kisai]

On 10/29/2019 at 7:50 AM, Lenovo1984 said:

I have been using a Samsung Galaxy S9 since August of 2018. The phone still works great, and I don't think I will need an upgrade for a while, but I have noticed a bit of a problem lately. There seems to be small amounts of OLED burn in on various parts of the display. Is there something I can do to slow this down? 

Nope. You can turn the brightness down or make the power management more aggressive so it turns it off after several seconds, but once OLED starts doing this, it quickly escalates. 

 

This is why I don't recommend OLED devices to begin with, but sometimes that can be migitated by making sure that when you play games or use programs (eg SUBWAY's app) that you immediately close the app when you're not using it. In the case of the Subway app, if you forget to close it, it will leave the screen brightness on max and generate a lot of heat in your pocket if left on the QR code screen. Always make sure you lock the screen manually when you put it back in your pockets.

 

[Guest]

On 10/29/2019 at 10:50 AM, Lenovo1984 said:

I have been using a Samsung Galaxy S9 since August of 2018. The phone still works great, and I don't think I will need an upgrade for a while, but I have noticed a bit of a problem lately. There seems to be small amounts of OLED burn in on various parts of the display. Is there something I can do to slow this down? 

You can try using adaptive brightness if you're not already using it, and change the settings so the screen shuts off after like 1min. You got insurance? File a claim. If you don't try hitting up Samsung, you're a a few months removed from the warranty (assuming it was new in August of 2018) but sometimes if you're upset enough they'll fix it for you without a deductible.

[Zodiark1593]

On 10/30/2019 at 2:50 PM, Kisai said:

Nope. You can turn the brightness down or make the power management more aggressive so it turns it off after several seconds, but once OLED starts doing this, it quickly escalates. 

 

This is why I don't recommend OLED devices to begin with, but sometimes that can be migitated by making sure that when you play games or use programs (eg SUBWAY's app) that you immediately close the app when you're not using it. In the case of the Subway app, if you forget to close it, it will leave the screen brightness on max and generate a lot of heat in your pocket if left on the QR code screen. Always make sure you lock the screen manually when you put it back in your pockets.

 

Kind of agree, from the viewpoint of an individual that keeps devices for a long time. Not sure if this is resolved in software, but uneven wear of the differing subpixels can also cause color shifting over time as well.

 

MicroLED really needs to be a thing soon.