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Smartphone users are turning red with frustration as they witness green lines on their screens
This issue is occurring in the mobile phones of Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Motorola.
Green color is typically considered a symbol of prosperity and abundance. The lush green color of crops brings comfort to the eyes. However, when the same green color starts appearing on the screens of smartphones, it becomes bothersome. The real solution comes when the companies manufacturing smartphones address this issue. You might have already understood that we are talking about the prevalent green lines in Android smartphones these days. You might wonder why. Well, my friend, it's because the cat is out of the bag, and it's essential to discuss it now.
The green line has caused a stir.
The story began around one and a half years ago when some budget and mid-range smartphones started showing a green line on their screens. People took to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, claiming that their smartphones were displaying green lines or lines after Android software updates. Unconventional mobile companies were named, and users asserted the presence of these green lines.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/geeksd_/status/1599852738028113921?s=20
Now, fast forward to July 2023. Whether it's OnePlus, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Motorola, or Google's OLED/AMOLED screen-equipped phones, the issue of green lines persists. A simple mention of "green line" on Twitter leads to a flood of comments about such smartphones. Users are either tagging companies or sharing videos of long queues at service centers of certain companies.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/techdroider/status/1682293453240283141?s=20
It is believed that after updating the Android operating system, such issues are arising. Several mobile users have lodged complaints by tagging the companies. Let's take a closer look at some of these complaints.
User named Ajay Babu has posted while tagging Samsung. According to him, the company's service center fixed the green line issue by reducing the refresh rate from 120Hz to 60Hz. He wrote,
"As soon as I set it to 120Hz, the green line reappears."
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/AjayBabu__/status/1683379897572675585?s=20
After updating his Xiaomi 11 Ultra, user named Kartik started experiencing green lines on the screen. He claims that the service center demanded Rs. 28,000 to replace the display, despite his phone having no physical damage.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/karthikskateel1/status/1680521896842993665?s=20
As soon as Rohit Singh Bist updated his Vivo X60 smartphone, green lines started appearing on the screen. According to his tweet, the service center rejected his warranty when he visited them for assistance.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/RohitSi10751801/status/1680950284451995649?s=20
User named Jishan is also facing a similar issue with his Oppo mobile. In his tweet, he referred to Oppo as the 'most useless' company. Jishan mentioned on Twitter that after a software update, the company refused to replace the screen of his mobile.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Zeeshan92855321/status/1683384521641828352?s=20
According to a tweet from a user named Jaison, the phone he purchased just a month ago is now showing issues with green lines on the screen.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/Fyodor7558/status/1680295894636449792?s=20
Mobile users are becoming red-faced with frustration due to this green line issue. It's not just common users but even tech experts who are bothered by it. Well-known tech expert Ranjeet also tweeted about it, saying...
"The problem of green lines in smartphones with OLED screens, which are 1-2 years old, has escalated significantly. All companies should provide a warranty of at least three years."
Ranjeet has also requested the Indian government to intervene in this matter.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/geekyranjit/status/1683322930363764736?s=20
According to another tech expert, Abhishek Yadav, OnePlus has discontinued the practice of replacing screens for free.
Tweet:
https://twitter.com/yabhishekhd/status/1682046113627635717?s=20
We also sought a response from the OnePlus team regarding this matter. However, until the news was published, we did not receive any response. If any company issues a statement regarding this problem in the future, we will share it with you.
