iPhone Screen Bug - "Polka dots"

Have any of you noticed a checkered pattern on the screen when black is being displayed on the screen? On my iphone on the home screen, I can see a light checkered pattern on the black screen behind the icons. This is my second iPhone as the previous one had dead pixels, and my previous iPhone did not have this light checkered pattern on the screen. I have access to another iPhone as well, and it does not have the checkered pattern either.

It is very faint, and I don't know why it bothers me, but I just want the phone to be perfect. I've heard reports that they have several different manufacturers making the screens, so maybe it is just normal on my new screen.

Just curious if anyone else has this? I may be able to post a picture if needed. I'm not certain how well it'd come out. The really really odd part about it is that the screen looks awesome when you first turn it on and it has the black around the Apple logo. However, half-way through the boot-up process is when the checkered pattern appears. I'm not sure if this means it is a software issue, or if it is something else.

I can't say I haven't considered returning this phone as well, but I hate to be so picky. Anyone else notice this?

-Steve

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Have any of you noticed a checkered pattern on the screen when black is being displayed on the screen? On my iphone on the home screen, I can see a light checkered pattern on the black screen behind the icons. This is my second iPhone as the previous one had dead pixels, and my previous iPhone did not have this light checkered pattern on the screen. I have access to another iPhone as well, and it does not have the checkered pattern either.

It is very faint, and I don't know why it bothers me, but I just want the phone to be perfect. I've heard reports that they have several different manufacturers making the screens, so maybe it is just normal on my new screen.

Just curious if anyone else has this? I may be able to post a picture if needed. I'm not certain how well it'd come out. The really really odd part about it is that the screen looks awesome when you first turn it on and it has the black around the Apple logo. However, half-way through the boot-up process is when the checkered pattern appears. I'm not sure if this means it is a software issue, or if it is something else.

I can't say I haven't considered returning this phone as well, but I hate to be so picky. Anyone else notice this?

-Steve

I actually just posted about this, if you could please do a complete restore on the iPhone and tell me if that helps. If it does not i suggest we both request exchanges for our iPhones.

I restored mine last night, and it did not make any difference.

This is really going to make me mad if I have to go exchange it. The Apple store is 1.5 hours away from me, and this would be my 4th trip. Last night I was there because my girlfriends iPhone just started crashing non-stop. I should have exchanged it then I guess.

You think a software update could address this issue?

-Steve

Its probably a screen defect...

Are you talking about lines that run both down and across the screen? If so, I have seen this on every iPhone I have looked at (about 7 of em). I thought it was just the grid pattern used to pick up touches on the screen. I can only see it when looking at it from weird angles or if the screen is very dark. I think it's normal, but I may be wrong.

It just a faint grid in the background, mine has it too so I think it's normal :)

I dont see anything in mine.

Should be a faint grid you only see in intense sunlight and certain colors (or off). It is part of the multitouch techmoooology.

Should be a faint grid you only see in intense sunlight and certain colors (or off). It is part of the multitouch techmoooology.

I have better than normal vision and still see nothing. Adjusted brightness, took it outside while on and off, etc. Nothing shows up at all on mine.

Should be a faint grid you only see in intense sunlight and certain colors (or off). It is part of the multitouch techmoooology.

Its not something your supposed to see. This is my second iPhone and the first one had no such defect. It is a defect with the screen and i called apple about it. They are away of the problem and are going to address it with a recall ala powerbook battery. However, if you do not want to wait then you can go to the apple store and they will replace it for you on the spot.

Daniel