- A faint keyboard mark is usually AMOLED burn-in.
- Static items that appear often leave marks over time.
- Temporary image retention fades in a few minutes.
- Burn-in is permanent; a screen replacement fixes it.
- Dark mode and lower brightness slow new marks.
01Burn-in or temporary?
| Sign | Likely type |
|---|---|
| The mark fades in a few minutes | Temporary retention |
| Always visible on grey | Burn-in |
| Not in a screenshot | Screen hardware (panel) |
| Keyboard and navigation bar together | Burn-in |
02To prevent it
- Dark mode. Turn on a dark theme for the keyboard and apps.
- Brightness. Keep Auto-Brightness on.
- Timeout. Shorten the screen timeout.
- Keyboard theme. Choose a dark or changing theme in your keyboard app.
See also screen burn-in and image retention and Samsung screen shadow problem.
Brand › Model › Repair listChoose your model, ask about the faultSamsung models03How to get your phone to us
Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.
Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.
Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.
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