Hey everyone, I already used the search funtion, however I wasnt able to find a thread matching my problem.
I've got my 3rd HOX now, the first 2 were HT23.. - phones, both had that screen-flickering-problem. My 3rd one, a HT24 - version, doesn't have that problem at all, however there is some serious light bleeding on the bottom, you can see the the backlight - LEDs.. I've got some Photos for you:
WHITE SCREEN:
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As you can see, this is just quite annoying..
Does anyone of you has the same problem, is this normal, or should I get a replacement?
Thanks in advantage
EDIT: It may not look that annoying in the pictures, however, in reality, you can see these spots very, very well..
Does noone have this problem too?
Mine has none of that problem, mine is an ht23 as well, been faultless.
i would ask for a replacement.
anoniemouse said:
Mine has none of that problem, mine is an ht23 as well, been faultless.
i would ask for a replacement.
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Thanks for your response, yeah, I think i'll get a replacement again... :/
My friend has had this issue. Get it replaced mate. I have a weird issue with a small yellow smear on the screen that seems to be fading. Phone is perfect apart from this. You can only see it if you are on a white screen. Its weird.
Game-Modo said:
My friend has had this issue. Get it replaced mate. I have a weird issue with a small yellow smear on the screen that seems to be fading. Phone is perfect apart from this. You can only see it if you are on a white screen. Its weird.
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Thanks, I will do this, however, this is will be my 3rd replacement now.. its getting annoying :/
fekle said:
Thanks, I will do this, however, this is will be my 3rd replacement now.. its getting annoying :/
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Get this for bad, before my One X I replaced 3 Sony Xperia S phones and in the end they gave me a HTC One X that has a gsensor failure. This new one seems ok apart from the small yellow smear that seems to be fading. So I am happy now.
Smart phones really need better testing before release to be honest.
Game-Modo said:
Get this for bad, before my One X I replaced 3 Sony Xperia S phones and in the end they gave me a HTC One X that has a gsensor failure. This new one seems ok apart from the small yellow smear that seems to be fading. So I am happy now.
Smart phones really need better testing before release to be honest.
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You're so right!
So I'll replace mine, however, I'm going to do it with some more intelligent timing.
I got my 3rd Unit from Amazon on April 27th. Due to Amazon's 30-Day replacement-rule, I can ask for a replacement till May 27th.
So if I get my replacement on May 25th or somewhat, chances of getting a May-Device, which should be "perfect" after 2 months of production with mistakes, are good..
I think you are making a very wise decision there, also with luck you may even have a newer firmware on it too.
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I think you are making a very wise decision there, also with luck you may even have a newer firmware on it too.
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yeah and maybe S-OFF is achieved 'till then, so I don't have to use HTC-DEV-unlock for my (hopefully) long-time device
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yeah and maybe S-OFF is achieved 'till then, so I don't have to use HTC-DEV-unlock for my (hopefully) long-time device
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That is what i am waiting for, not keen on doing it through the HTC site.
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That is what i am waiting for, not keen on doing it through the HTC site.
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Yeah, me too, however I did it due to the 3-Buttons which annoy the f*ck out of me
I have this on my phone too Did you replacement come back perfect?
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Hey guys,
I came across a T-Mobile G2 for sale. It's in almost brand new condition. Problem is its screen.
EVERYTHING IS RED. It is so weird. Was wondering if anyone has a solution???
If there is an easy, not to mention cheap, fix..please let me know. I'd like to buy this phone.
Thanks for any and all input.
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It could be a software problem? Was it like that before loading cyanogen?
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I just spoke to the seller about 20 minutes ago. He says it is not a software problem. It has something to do with the internal hardware. He got the phone analyzed and was told something needed to be soldered. After hearing this, I have decided not to purchase the device.
However I am still curious to know what exactly the problem is and how/why it occurred in the first place.
Has anyone come across something similar..even with a different device?
Thanks again for your replies.
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Might be the ribbon cable between the screen part of the phone and the keyboard. This is known to affect the colors displayed on the screen if partially damaged. I think its pretty cheap to buy a new cable, and not too hard too replace it. But IMO its not worth it, as there is no guarantee that this is the exact cause. Could be something else. Plus, taking apart the phone is not the easiest thing in the world, especially if you aren't experienced with that sort of thing.
Totally not worth buying a phone that is known to have hardware damage, unless you are experienced trouble shooting problems with electronics and fixing them. I'd steer well clear of this purchase.
i got this issue too.. i need the G2 as my secondary phone.
so might want to get it repair. anyone could share whether its ribbon fault or the LCD fault?
I would absolutely LOL so hard if the red screen is caused by that option in CM7 that lets you change the screen colours and such. Are you sure that that's not what it is?
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I would absolutely LOL so hard if the red screen is caused by that option in CM7 that lets you change the screen colours and such. Are you sure that that's not what it is?
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That wouldn't affect the boot animation, would it?
Stargazer418 said:
That wouldn't affect the boot animation, would it?
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Yeah, exactly. He doesn't analyze thepost hard enough.
Anyway, I notice the phone so much slower after this. Not sure is this coincidence.
Thread starter.got the problem fixed yet?
So I have the issue as well
Thanks to @ihugyou for pointing me to this thread, did any of you find out how to fix this as it has happened to my G2.
thanks
Probably needs a new LCD or new flex cable, never experienced it myself so can't say which component is more likely, guessing LCD though
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Ordered Kit from Ebay
Well for $21 + $4 (tape) = $25 I have ordered a new LCD screen for my beloved G2. It has been a while since I did any type of electronic repair but I figure for $25 I really have nothing to loose.
If not, time for a new phone.
After 1.5hrs I now have a new lcd and life is good.
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I have 2 HOX's one bought last month and one i won yesterday, I was comparing them there after i recieved the new one, and they appear to have different screens.
Well i don't actually know if they are different, i have no way of telling other than comparing them side by side and the one i got yesterday seems to be much better and my older one the whites are abit greyer, like the differences with the sensation when that came out.
Not sure if you can tell the difference between the 2, i used a sensation to take the picture.
The one on the left is the newer hox with the better screen.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26408110&postcount=3799
Sharp, Acer and Sony
My HOX screen looks like the one on the right and it's made in Taiwan (HT24.. serial number). It probably depends on where the phone was built.
Off topic, just curious but did you win this from the Androidandme.com contest?
My grey one is HT23YW and the white one is HT242W.
No i didn't win it from androidandme.
Thanks for that hamdir.
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Sharp, Acer and Sony
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How we find out which one we use ?
For the sensation i used terminal emulator to find the screen manufacturer, but i can't seem to find it out on the HOX.
Any fastboot or adb commands?
I found out that my screen is the color on the right when comparing with my friend yesterday. It pisses me off tbh. When comparing,the color on my phone doesnt look white it looks yellowish. Annoying. Anything one can do about this?
My HT23Y looks like the right one
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ShyamSasi said:
How we find out which one we use ?
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There are several threads about this... also how you can find out which one you have.
So basically leaving users who paid the same amoint of money with a less nicer screen is intended and in no way an error or so?
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Do we actually know they use these panel-manufacturers? It's never been confirmed, as far as I know. And I've never seen a Sharp IPS, I think. So my guess it's something like Sony, Samsung (as the first article with microscope image on the one x display said it was, and at the same time confirmed IPS) and probably LG. But it's just speculation, but since I've never seen a sharp ips, I don't think they have updated they're factorys just for this. But if someone knows for sure these are the displays (and not because of past relations, we all know they used them in sensation) then I'm sorry.
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Do we actually know they use these panel-manufacturers? It's never been confirmed, as far as I know. And I've never seen a Sharp IPS, I think. So my guess it's something like Sony, Samsung (as the first article with microscope image on the one x display said it was, and at the same time confirmed IPS) and probably LG. But it's just speculation, but since I've never seen a sharp ips, I don't think they have updated they're factorys just for this. But if someone knows for sure these are the displays (and not because of past relations, we all know they used them in sensation) then I'm sorry.
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I'm pretty sure sharp manufacture the ipad 3's and the iphone 4's screen so they would be perfectly capable of doing the one x's
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Do we actually know they use these panel-manufacturers? It's never been confirmed, as far as I know. And I've never seen a Sharp IPS, I think. So my guess it's something like Sony, Samsung (as the first article with microscope image on the one x display said it was, and at the same time confirmed IPS) and probably LG. But it's just speculation, but since I've never seen a sharp ips, I don't think they have updated they're factorys just for this. But if someone knows for sure these are the displays (and not because of past relations, we all know they used them in sensation) then I'm sorry.
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It is, from the three manufacturers.... http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_messages/1501514/
I really feel bad with HTC because they sell 2 type of screen (1 better and 1 worse) with the same price. My friend bought it for me from France so i can not replace it. Damn. I'm really unhappy with yellower screen
I just have a question, would this display be replaceable if i were to go to the shop that sold it to me?
shadehh said:
I just have a question, would this display be replaceable if i were to go to the shop that sold it to me?
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i think you can request for exchange a new one, they can not just replace the screen only
I have had a replacement phone from provider and I have the yellow tinted screen hate it. So I will get another. I can't get past it. Juts irritates me
Simpody said:
I have had a replacement phone from provider and I have the yellow tinted screen hate it. So I will get another. I can't get past it. Juts irritates me
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just before you exchange try to see another with the white screen and compare it to your screen, look close and you will notice your screen is considerably sharper
I brought my HOX about a month ago, no issues at all after updating to 1.28, no built issues zero software issues, it was perfect.
But today morning i installed a game and tried to touch the menu bar(the vertical bar with 3 dots just above capacitive buttons) and it does not work.
Not only in the game but everywhere you try to touch that area nothing happens.
This problem is not only limited to the menu bar, but also till very slightly above it.
The 1.29.7 update for asia just came out, i thught this would fix it but it didnt.
Tried to factory reset but still doesnt works.
Is this a hardware problem? Should i take to htc?
And do you think i will get a replacement or a repair job done?
Also, i have never dropped the phone even once, it was aways in soft silicon case away from any rough use. In fact, it has hardly been used.
Thanks
I would send it right back to HTC for a replacement.
Exchange it. I had a simular problem with mine but it was the top of the screen that stoped working. In the end I had to get a exchange.
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Same problem here, but I've unlocked mine voiding my warranty : (
Defo not fixed with firmware updates as I had the same issue with my first one and had to return it for an exchange
had the same problem and gone for a replacement. I have tried many things with the guidance of HTC support center none worked.
same problem here
took it back to shop where it was purchased from, it took over 6 weeks for repair centre to return it.
just got it back today and the problems are still there
im sooo unhappy with this phone.
ive emailed HTC and waiting on a response.
i want a new one or my money back.
SO SAD
IF YOU LIKE MY WORK, THANK ME BY THE BUTTON BELOW
@op take it to htc, there's a really good chance its a hardware problem.
rishabho1 said:
SO SAD
IF YOU LIKE MY WORK, THANK ME BY THE BUTTON BELOW
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Wtf kind of a reply is that.
I haveproblem too.
I start phone in Safe mod and enter in HTC Function Test v3.01.01g (*#*#3424#*#* - that is code entered in dialer).
What to do?
Just see pictures and you will see problem.
When is phone on Safe mod and on charger no probs. :S
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Id send it to HTC seems like a hardware issue.
On phones with this problem , using the asia rom?
i have asia rom this problem on my phone but in safe mode my phone works perfectly
I think the software problem
harmonikas996 said:
I haveproblem too.
I start phone in Safe mod and enter in HTC Function Test v3.01.01g (*#*#3424#*#* - that is code entered in dialer).
What to do?
Just see pictures and you will see problem.
When is phone on Safe mod and on charger no probs. :S
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I am expireincing the exact same problem, except the non working part of digitizer is just above the middle of the screen. Is flashing a new ROM would fix it? I think i have nothing to loose, since i cannot send my phone to AT&T because i bought it used on ebay and i live in Canada. I guess it could be 50% chances ROM issue, my old Sensation was having a speaker issue, witch was playing very weak, i sent it to HTC and they flashed a new ROM, it got is spaeker fixed.
I too had this problem although it was intermittent. Sent my HOX to be repaired on Thursday, waiting to hear back.
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I too had this problem although it was intermittent. Sent my HOX to be repaired on Thursday, waiting to hear back.
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Did changing the ROM do any good? I have the exact problem on my HTC, bought through craiglist, and am now in India so the warranty won't work. Is there anything I can do to correct it short of replacing the whole LCD?
Your help will be much appreciated.
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Did changing the ROM do any good? I have the exact problem on my HTC, bought through craiglist, and am now in India so the warranty won't work. Is there anything I can do to correct it short of replacing the whole LCD?
Your help will be much appreciated.
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Changing rom didn't help, had to get it repaired
Same problem here.
two months... i´ll try a exchange
harmonikas996 said:
I haveproblem too.
I start phone in Safe mod and enter in HTC Function Test v3.01.01g (*#*#3424#*#* - that is code entered in dialer).
What to do?
Just see pictures and you will see problem.
When is phone on Safe mod and on charger no probs. :S
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THis seems to of got my 3 capacitive buttons working thanks :laugh: :good:
OMG unlucky....
My second HOX with this problem....
Touch was unresponsive middle part
Reflash, Flash, Stock, Custom none fixes
Hi I do have same issue as same in screen shot shown I have at&t which does not warenty please help
So tomorrow I have a HTC One X being delivered
Super-excited, but I have one question - should I update it when I get it or leave 'as is'. Reason being as I don't want to prevent any possibility of being able to put CFW on the device. Give or take a few weeks I'll probably jump off Sense and go for Cyanogen or something.
I know this a very noob question - it's just I'm not familiar with this particular device - rather the Xperia Play and Wildfire
Also, any things I should know?
Thanks!
droident said:
So tomorrow I have a HTC One X being delivered
Super-excited, but I have one question - should I update it when I get it or leave 'as is'. Reason being as I don't want to prevent any possibility of being able to put CFW on the device. Give or take a few weeks I'll probably jump off Sense and go for Cyanogen or something.
I know this a very noob question - it's just I'm not familiar with this particular device - rather the Xperia Play and Wildfire
Also, any things I should know?
Thanks!
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You can update it, it should'nt do any difference. But remember you can be charged for repairs from htc if you do. I did, they changed the motherboard but I still got it for free.
You could wait for s-off. _If_ they manage to crack the damn thing, you won't loose the warrany because the bootloader is still locked.
Must still must say that sense is really good, and the 2.05 coming soon is superb, and so far I havent rooted again yet.
Hope it helps you decide.
Don’t unlock it right away, because like Sckank said you’ll loose warranty. There are some common hardware issues with the phone (i.e WiFi antenna problems), look in the general section to find out more, so wait a while and test everything out before you attempt it, or better yet wait for S-OFF (which is what I’m doing).
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You can update it, it should'nt do any difference. But remember you can be charged for repairs from htc if you do. I did, they changed the motherboard but I still got it for free.
You could wait for s-off. _If_ they manage to crack the damn thing, you won't loose the warrany because the bootloader is still locked.
Must still must say that sense is really good, and the 2.05 coming soon is superb, and so far I havent rooted again yet.
Hope it helps you decide.
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hi,
became confused... :S
if was possible to make s-off you don't lose the warranty?
i know that you can reverted to s-on again ...but they will notice or not?
the bootloader can be relocked or isn't the same thing?
Nope if they can s-off then s-on is no problem and you're completely back to stock. And you don't have to agree to that you loose your warrany. And they can't see that.
Nope not the same thing, they will see that. It will say "relocked", not locked.
when you unlock without s-off, you need to pass through htc-dev, which will make it record your unlock status. and also, when you relock your bootloader, it will display "Re-Locked Bootloader" instead of :Locked Bootloader". With s-off, none of them will change.
EDIT : beaten. haha.
Still, a more complete answer about htc dev
thanks to both
Thanks guys!
I'll go ahead and update for now then.
I got my new phone this morning, unfortunately it has some nasty 'backlight leak' along the bottom of the screen so O2 are getting a replacement out to me tomorrow. It's a gorgeous phone, just hoping the replacement doesn't suffer the same problem...
It's pretty minor and I'm perhaps a little OCD but I showed someone else and they were like "it's all wavy "
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Thanks guys!
I'll go ahead and update for now then.
I got my new phone this morning, unfortunately it has some nasty 'backlight leak' along the bottom of the screen so O2 are getting a replacement out to me tomorrow. It's a gorgeous phone, just hoping the replacement doesn't suffer the same problem...
It's pretty minor and I'm perhaps a little OCD but I showed someone else and they were like "it's all wavy "
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that's normal isn't it? ive had 6 and its been on every one of them, don't keep your hopes up for getting one that doesn't have it.
edit: saying that, im looking now and i can't see it.. weird.
lawrence750 said:
that's normal isn't it? ive had 6 and its been on every one of them, don't keep your hopes up for getting one that doesn't have it.
edit: saying that, im looking now and i can't see it.. weird.
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I think it generally affects white and brighter backgrounds. I thought it might be 'normal' when I found various threads about 'stagelight' backlight leak, though this was after I'd given O2 a quick ring. Can't cancel the replacement now, just hope it's not a refurb replacement.
Not *too* bothered about it... it seems to have lessened since I first booted it up oddly.
All being said, I would consider this to be a defect really - the only time I've seen 'stagelight' bleed like this was after I had a smartphone go through the wash. HTC need to improve the manufacturing process considering the cost of these handsets near half a grand.
I just got this thing yesterday from eBay, refurbished from Asus for $209 (32gb) and one of the first things I noticed was a small protrusion from above the microphone jack. Here's my dilemma, I'm really into my electronics looking perfect although I know over time they will have little problems. But is this something to worry about or me just being anal?
I have the opportunity to get it exchanged but it would take a several days and besides being anal I'm not patient.
Thanks in advance.
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Well, it's definitely not something that's supposed to be there - I just checked my tablet and it doesn't have that slight lump. The only thing it might possible interfere with would be headphones, and even then there's a really slim chance. Pop in some headphones and see if they work - if they do, there should be no other problems.
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Well, it's definitely not something that's supposed to be there - I just checked my tablet and it doesn't have that slight lump. The only thing it might possible interfere with would be headphones, and even then there's a really slim chance. Pop in some headphones and see if they work - if they do, there should be no other problems.
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I just tested out the headphone jack and it works just fine. So basically it's just an aesthetic issue at this point.
Is it worth going through an exchange for though? Part of me feels as if it has this problem there is a chance it might have others.
yugendreams said:
I just tested out the headphone jack and it works just fine. So basically it's just an aesthetic issue at this point.
Is it worth going through an exchange for though? Part of me feels as if it has this problem there is a chance it might have others.
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For another device I would tell you to get a new one.
But for this tablet...
If you can't find any other issue (dead pixels, random reboot, touchscreen issues grounded or not, etc) you should keep it. The next one could be OK aesthetically but have other problems.
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Matrix_19 said:
For another device I would tell you to get a new one.
But for this tablet...
If you can't find any other issue (dead pixels, random reboot, touchscreen issues grounded or not, etc) you should keep it. The next one could be OK aesthetically but have other problems.
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Thanks man, that's a really good way to look at it. I just need to give it a nickname like "bumpy" and get over my aesthetic analness.
Is there a good way to test if he multi-touch is buggy?
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Is there a good way to test if he multi-touch is buggy?
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"Yet Another MultiTouch Test" from the play store is a good way to test multi-touch.
If the tablet is in a perfect electrical shape, I would simply keep it. Check the display for dead or stuck pixels, dirt or light bleeding ( though I don´t have anything against it ) and multitouch issues. If the device is usable, I would rather keep it and don´t bother about this dent. The guy who has opened the device before seems to have two left hands though...
its evident that it may have been opened (not sure for what). but as mentioned above, if all works great, no issues at all, just use and enjoy it. other units have issues, and risky to get those to replace a perfectly good one (aside from that bump).