iPhone 4 Yellow line on screen

476259 · Jun 23, 2010, 01:46 PM

Just unboxed my new phone and synchronized with iTunes and decided to play a movie to see the new "RETINA DISPLAY" in action... There is a damn yellow line at the bottom of the screen about a 1/4 inch above the home button! Man am I pissed!!!!

Even when I flip it around it stays at the bottom!

Macman74 · Jun 23, 2010, 01:49 PM

Try a different movie or video.

bobdigi · Jun 23, 2010, 01:50 PM

That blows chunks.

baller1308 · Jun 23, 2010, 01:51 PM

Did you try restarting the phone? Maybe leave it off for a bit, then boot it back up again. You can also try to get a white picture or background of some sort and temporarily leave it on for a few minutes. This usually helps relive burn marks on plasma tv's where static images get burned in. Not entirely sure if it'll have any effect on the retina display but you can try it.

asleep · Jun 23, 2010, 01:51 PM

The ghost of "negative black" rears it's ugly head ...

gloss · Jun 23, 2010, 01:53 PM

Other folks seem to be having the same issue. I'd maybe run a white demo screen on it for a while and see if it subsides.

476259 · Jun 23, 2010, 01:58 PM

still there! **** **** ****!!! Restoring now to see if that helps.

iSaxon · Jun 23, 2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 476259

Just unboxed my new phone and synchronized with iTunes and decided to play a movie to see the new "RETINA DISPLAY" in action... There is a damn yellow line at the bottom of the screen about a 1/4 inch above the home button! Man am I pissed!!!!

Even when I flip it around it stays at the bottom!

& the issues begin.

iSaxon · Jun 23, 2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 476259

still there! **** **** ****!!! Restoring now to see if that helps.

I would take it to the Apple Store today and demand a brand new one.

MT0227 · Jun 23, 2010, 01:59 PM

$H!T.....not another yellow screen problem @$#@% ^%$^%$

Michaelgtrusa · Jun 23, 2010, 02:07 PM

I can see it.

476259 · Jun 23, 2010, 02:07 PM

Another shot! As soon as I get off the phone with Apple I'll take some better shots.

coelacanth · Jun 23, 2010, 02:17 PM

Sorry to hear about the problem.

But look at the upside.

Play with your faulty phone for a while not caring too much about scratches and screen protection. When all good cases and other protections are out in the market, then replace your phone.

indie james · Jun 23, 2010, 02:18 PM

I have a similar issue, with a faint yellow line and a very noticeable yellowish blob in the top left corner of the screen. Disappointed, will need to get it fixed or replaced.

PunisherUltra · Jun 23, 2010, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 476259

Another shot! As soon as I get off the phone with Apple I'll take some better shots.

LOOK.

It's FAULTY.

No screen should be like that.

Swap it or get a refund and come back later.

Many people are reporting the same issue.

master-ceo · Jun 23, 2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PunisherUltra

Many people are reporting the same issue.

wow. not a good look. I agree swap that thing.

iPhonedHome · Jun 23, 2010, 02:23 PM

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=946976

Way too many showing up. This could turn out to be a train wreck come tomorrow.

xtend · Jun 23, 2010, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coelacanth

Sorry to hear about the problem.

But look at the upside.

Play with your faulty phone for a while not caring too much about scratches and screen protection. When all good cases and other protections are out in the market, then replace your phone.

exactly.. its not a 27" iMac that is hard to exchange. I was scared that my 27" is faulty with all the hassle to exchange it.

476259 · Jun 23, 2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPhonedHome

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=946976

Way too many showing up. This could turn out to be a train wreck come tomorrow.

Still on the phone with Apple Tech Support. Looks like I'll have to send it in for repair?? WTF!!

@

PunisherUltra · Jun 23, 2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 476259

Still on the phone with Apple Tech Support. Looks like I'll have to send it in for repair?? WTF!!

@

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO A REFUND.

Don't send it for repair.

JUST GET A REFUND.

spicyj · Jun 23, 2010, 02:38 PM

Go to the Genius Bar once traffic dies down and get a replacement.

splashnader · Jun 23, 2010, 02:39 PM

That is worse than the phones with the yellow spots. This is the first I have seen of a phone with a solid line through the screen. Definitely agree that you should get a replacement. Though at this point getting a replacement could take a while.

476259 · Jun 23, 2010, 02:51 PM

Not if I stand out front of the Apple Store with a sign that say's "My new iPhone's Retina Display, has cataracts! Ask me about it!!"

smokescreen220 · Jun 23, 2010, 02:53 PM

At least you have your phone, mine started out in texas, and it is now in tennesse, and i'm in california....go figure...

smuffy · Jun 23, 2010, 03:22 PM

Wow, that totally sucks! Problem is, they probably don't have any extras in stock to replace it. Would probably have to wait til July 14th to get the replacement, no?

Jun 23, 2010, 01:46 PM	#1
476259 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA	iPhone 4 Yellow line on screen Just unboxed my new phone and synchronized with iTunes and decided to play a movie to see the new "RETINA DISPLAY" in action... There is a damn yellow line at the bottom of the screen about a 1/4 inch above the home button! Man am I pissed!!!! Even when I flip it around it stays at the bottom! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 500+ shares of ,32 GB iPod Touch, 4 GB iPod Mini , iPhone 2G 8 GB, iPhone 3G 16 GB, iPhone 3GS 32 GB, iPad 16GB 3G, Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook, and 2 Apple TV's and an iPhone 4
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:53 PM	#6
gloss macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2006 Location: around/about	Other folks seem to be having the same issue. I'd maybe run a white demo screen on it for a while and see if it subsides. __________________ when you say it's all over / hell yeah anyway
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:58 PM	#7
476259 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA	still there! ** **!!! Restoring now to see if that helps. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 500+ shares of ,32 GB iPod Touch, 4 GB iPod Mini , iPhone 2G 8 GB, iPhone 3G 16 GB, iPhone 3GS 32 GB, iPad 16GB 3G, Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook, and 2 Apple TV's and an iPhone 4
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:59 PM	#10
MT0227 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009	$H!T.....not another yellow screen problem @$#@% ^%$^%$ __________________ 17" MBP 2.8 C2D (Hi-Res) \| 24" iMac 2.96 C2D \| iMac DV PPC 750 "G3" \| Macintosh SE/20 \| 64GB iPad (WiFi) \| iPhone 4 \| iPod 80GB Gen 5 \| Airport Extreme \| Airport Express X 2
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:07 PM	#11
Michaelgtrusa macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Everywhere And Nowhere	I can see it. __________________ iMACAll life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. TWITTER TUMBLR
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:49 PM	#2
Macman74 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2010	Try a different movie or video.
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:50 PM	#3
bobdigi macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA	That blows chunks.
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:51 PM	#4
baller1308 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2009	Did you try restarting the phone? Maybe leave it off for a bit, then boot it back up again. You can also try to get a white picture or background of some sort and temporarily leave it on for a few minutes. This usually helps relive burn marks on plasma tv's where static images get burned in. Not entirely sure if it'll have any effect on the retina display but you can try it.
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Jun 23, 2010, 01:51 PM	#5
asleep Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007	The ghost of "negative black" rears it's ugly head ...
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:17 PM	#13
coelacanth macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2004	Sorry to hear about the problem. But look at the upside. Play with your faulty phone for a while not caring too much about scratches and screen protection. When all good cases and other protections are out in the market, then replace your phone.
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:18 PM	#14
indie james macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010	I have a similar issue, with a faint yellow line and a very noticeable yellowish blob in the top left corner of the screen. Disappointed, will need to get it fixed or replaced.
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:23 PM	#17
iPhonedHome macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas	http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=946976 Way too many showing up. This could turn out to be a train wreck come tomorrow.
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:38 PM	#21
spicyj macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007	Go to the Genius Bar once traffic dies down and get a replacement.
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:39 PM	#22
splashnader macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Via Satellite	That is worse than the phones with the yellow spots. This is the first I have seen of a phone with a solid line through the screen. Definitely agree that you should get a replacement. Though at this point getting a replacement could take a while.
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:51 PM	#23
476259 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA	Not if I stand out front of the Apple Store with a sign that say's "My new iPhone's Retina Display, has cataracts! Ask me about it!!" __________________ 500+ shares of ,32 GB iPod Touch, 4 GB iPod Mini , iPhone 2G 8 GB, iPhone 3G 16 GB, iPhone 3GS 32 GB, iPad 16GB 3G, Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook, and 2 Apple TV's and an iPhone 4
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Jun 23, 2010, 02:53 PM	#24
smokescreen220 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Native	At least you have your phone, mine started out in texas, and it is now in tennesse, and i'm in california....go figure...
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Jun 23, 2010, 03:22 PM	#25
smuffy macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2008	Wow, that totally sucks! Problem is, they probably don't have any extras in stock to replace it. Would probably have to wait til July 14th to get the replacement, no?
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