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“I use a 32-inch LCD TV for my home office display, connected to my PC using HDMI. I also use it for my PS3 and Wii to prevent a Shining ‘all work and no play’-type incident, so it gets quite a lot of use every day. I left town over the weekend and unthinkingly left a fixed image on the display. When I got back, I found that the image had burned in. I thought LCD displays wouldn’t do that, but I was clearly mistaken. The ocean image that was displayed left shadows of the waves across the display. Is there a way to get rid of this problem, or at least minimize it?”

It was a widespread myth for a while that transmissive displays like LCDs weren’t subject to image persistence (a.k.a. burn-in), but it is more accurate to say that they are less subject to burn-in than phosphor-based displays such as CRTs and color plasma. The good news is that on an LCD it can usually be reversed but on a CRT it is usually permanent.

To start, power-down your display for at least 48 hours. If the image is still persistent, try this tip from Lifehacker, which involves using an all-white screen to overwrite the first burn. You could also display static on your screen instead, or make a screensaver that alternates between black and white images.

Another thing you could try: Edge of our Pants has a quick-fix DVD that aids in removing things like screen burn-in, image retention, and even dead pixels. You can either purchase a physical DVD for $10, or a download for $3. can download and burn to a DVD on your side so you don’t have to wait for it to arrive by mail.

Today"s LCD and LED monitors do not suffer from image "burn-in" the way CRT monitors of the past did. Today"s monitors have what is called "image retention" or "image sticking."The best way to avoid image retention is to limit the amount of static content on the display. If possible, turn off the display periodically for a period of time between 24 to 48 hours.To reduce the possibility of image retention, we recommend:• Displaying alternating black/white images for 48 to 72 hours• Power down the unit for a period of time (minimum 24 to 48 hours)• Use a screen saver when the touchmonitor is not in useImage retention caused by static (non-moving) images displayed for lengthy periods is not covered under Elo warranty.

TFT LCD image retention we also call it "Burn-in". In CRT displays, this caused the phosphorus to be worn and the patterns to be burnt in to the display. But the term "burn in" is a bit misleading in LCD screen. There is no actual burning or heat involved. When you meet TFT LCD burn in problem, how do you solve it?

Burn in is a noticeable discoloration of ghosting of a previous image on a display. It is caused by the continuons drive of certain pixels more than other pixels. Do you know how does burn in happen?

When driving the TFT LCD display pixels Continously, the slightly unbalanced AC will attract free ions to the pixels internal surface. Those ions act like an addition DC with the AC driving voltage.

Those burn-in fixers, screen fixer software may help. Once the Image Retention happened on a TFT, it may easy to appear again. So we need to take preventive actions to avoid burn in reappearing.

For normal white TFT LCD, white area presenting minimal drive, black area presenting maximum drive. Free ions inside the TFT may are attracted towards the black area (maximum drive area)

When the display content changed to full screen of 128(50%) gray color, all the area are driving at the same level. Those ions are free again after a short time;

It"s called "Remanence effect". Basically the games sections which stay static were displayed at the same place for too long and got "stuck" on that place in your screen. This is a common issue with liquid crystal displays. That"s why on TVs like Samsung, the on screen display (OSD) keeps moving and does not stay static. It only happens if the image stays for very long.

It could go away if you let the screen turned off for a while, but dont quote me on that. You can also try to make a blank (white color) video run for several hours and it might get the job done.

Screen burn-in isn’t as common on modern display technologies as it was in the past, but few screens are immune to its ability to ruin a perfectly good display. If you run into this irritating problem, here are some tips and tricks that might help fix it.

Screen burn-in is a noticeable discoloration or ghosting of a previous image on a digital display. It’s caused by the regular use of certain pixels more than others, leaving them to display colors slightly differently. The end result is a noticeable and often permanent impression on the display.

Time, screen brightness, and other factors can cause burn-in, but the circumstances are different for each display technology, as different screens and their pixels operate differently at the hardware level. For LCD panels, like those used in many TVs and computer monitors, burn-in can develop because pixels eventually become unable to return to their unlit state and retain a colored profile.

Colloquially “burn-in” is used as a catchall term for any kind of ghosted image on a screen. The most common form of such “burn-in” though, is technically known as image retention. While that might seem like a case of pedantic semantics, it’s an important distinction to make. Screen burn-in refers to permanent degradation of a display which is almost impossible to fix; image retention is typically fixable.

As described above, screen burn-in on a technical level is hard to fix. However, the much more common image retention is not. Here’s how to sort out your image retention problems on whatever device you have.

Enable Pixel-Shift. Many modern TVs have a built-in pixel-shift, or screen shift, which constantly moves the image slightly to vary pixel usage. If not enabled automatically, you should be able to turn it on in the settings menu. Other settings offer “Refresh” functions that can be manually run to try and clean out any image retention problems.

Use a White Screensaver. Try setting your screensaver to a pure white image and leaving it to run for a few hours. That may not remove image retention entirely, but it should dampen how noticeable it is.

Try JScreenFix. Some have also found success using JScreenFix. Although designed to fix stuck pixels rather than burn-in, it may help clear up any issues you’re experiencing.

Try a burn-in fixer. There are a number of great burn-in fixer apps on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Some, like OLED tools, will try to fix image retention and check for more permanent burn-in.

Replace the screen. If none of the above works, your best bet is to either replace the screen yourself or talk to your mobile carrier about a replacement device. Manufacturers like Apple have extended the warranties on certain devices that are prone to image retention and burn-in, so if your device is fairly new, you should still be covered by the warranty.

To prevent screen burn-in on a TV, reduce the brightness to the 45-50 range, use the sleep timer and screen savers, and turn the TV off when not in use. If you have an OLED TV, turn on pixel shift and play a color-changing video that"s designed to help lower the risk of burn-in.

On Androids and iPhones, reduce the brightness to 50 percent or lower, use a screen-timeout length of about 30 seconds, and turn off your phone when not in use. You can also operate in dark mode, use swipes and taps instead of button navigation, and download a screen-burn fixer app.

On a smartphone, screen burn presents as a discolored display with pink or gray tones. On monitors and TVs, it looks like a "ghosting" of previous images remaining on the screen. Screen burn happens so gradually that you may not notice it until using a white background.

I just happens to some LCD monitors sometimes. I have a monitor that if you leave a webpage open for too long, the title bar will start to discolor the screen when it"s removed.

I would just turn down the brightness (for less power consumption and monitor longevity, the backlight has nothing to do with the "burn in") and leave a screen saver on overnight. On my monitor, once the screen is back to normal, it doesn"t come back for a while.

If you spend long enough debating the merits of LCD vs. OLED display technologies, eventually, someone will touch upon the subject of the dreaded OLED screen burn in. The point made is that OLED displays will inevitably suffer from horrible-looking artifacts over time, while LCD and new technologies like Mini-LED won’t. But like most of these debates, you’ll probably hear as many overblown anecdotes as you will actual facts about the issue.

You may never have experienced it for yourself, but many consumers are wary about the possibility of burn in when pondering their next smartphone purchase. Particularly as expensive flagship smartphones have universally adopted OLED display technology. Apple, Google, and other manufacturers acknowledge that burn in can be a problem in rare cases. OLED technology has made its way to much more affordable price points in recent years, putting the issue on the radar for even more consumers.

The word “burn in” is a little misleading, as no actual burning or heat problems are involved. Instead, this term describes a display suffering from permanent discoloration across any part of the panel. This may take the form of a text or image outline, fading of colors, or other noticeable patches and patterns on display. The display still works as expected, but a somewhat noticeable ghost image or discoloration persists when the screen is on. To be considered screen burn in, these artifacts have to be permanent and are a defect caused on the display hardware side. Rather than a graphical glitch that may be caused by software, temporary image retention, or a problem with the display driver circuitry.

The term dates back to old CRT monitors, where phosphor compounds that emit light to produce images lost their luminance with time. LCD panels can exhibit similar problems, but these are much rarer due to the nature of LCD’s backlight and color matrix design.

Although not as bad or noticeable as old CRT issues, today’s OLED smartphone displays can eventually suffer from a similar problem. That being said, it’s pretty difficult and rare to notice unless you know what you’re looking for, and it takes hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of screen-on time before any such errors appear. In smartphones, pattern burn in is typically associated with always-on displays, navigation buttons, and the notification bar. The example below demonstrates a textbook case:

Although most smartphones now support gesture navigation controls in the place of the old button design. So this type of burn-in is much less of a problem than it used to be.

The cause of all screen burn in is the varying lifecycle of a display’s light-producing components. As these parts age, their brightness changes, and therefore the panel’s color reproduction gradually shifts with time. Although this can be mitigated somewhat with clever software, all displays experience some color shift as they age. But with burn in, some parts of the screen age faster than others. This can gradually shift the perceivable colors of the screen in one area more than in another, leaving what looks like a ghost image behind.

With modern smartphone and smartwatch technology, screen burn in can manifest due to the different life spans between the red, green, and blue LED subpixels used in OLED panels. As we mentioned before, areas of the display that seldom change, are bright white, or are often black and switched off, such as navigation buttons or the notification bar, are the most likely areas to notice this issue. You may also notice the effect in darkened status bars designed to hide display notches.

So, if one part of the panel spends a lot of time displaying a blue or white image, the blue pixels in this area will degrade faster than in other areas. That’s essentially what burn in is. However, display manufacturers do account for this in their panel designs.

If OLED screens have a problem with burn in, why do we continue using them? Burn in is a true downside to OLED displays, but there are plenty of reasons consumers and manufacturers like them. For starters, image quality is much better than in LCDs. OLED panels can reproduce more vibrant colors, more contrast, wider viewing angles, and faster refresh rates. Colors tend to be much more saturated, and blacks are much darker.

Additionally, burn in problems are only common after prolonged periods of use. As you may already know, smartphone manufacturers don’t expect you to keep a smartphone for more than 2-3 years. Recent statistics show that consumers currently keep their phones for an average of 2.75 years.

At this stage, manufacturers are very aware of the potential issues and have already taken some intelligent steps to help avoid burn in. For starters, Samsung has been using its pentile subpixel arrangement in its AMOLED displays since the Galaxy S3. By making the blue subpixel larger, it requires less current to drive in order to provide the necessary light. Driving the LED with less current increases its lifespan, so it takes longer for any noticeable color shift to occur.

This doesn’t directly address the issue of different parts of the screen aging at different rates, but it does mean that it will take significantly longer to notice than with older or cheaper OLED panels. More expensive and modern OLED panels are built with longer-lasting LEDs and well-designed layouts, meaning flagship smartphone displays age slower. These days, it’s cheaper phones packing cheaper displays that are marginally more likely to see issues after heavy use.

There are software solutions too. Android Wear product manufacturers can enable the OS’s “burn protection” option. This mode periodically shifts the screen’s contents by a few pixels, so they spend equal time displaying different colors. Smartphones equipped with Always-On display technology employ a similar tactic. Google also suggests a selection of design guidelines tailored to avoid screen burn-in problems when designing OLED watches. The move towards gesture rather than on-screen navigation controls is also helping to alleviate one of the more noticeable burn in areas.

If your screen is already burnt in, there’s not much that can be done to undo the damage. Some apps on the Play Store claim to reverse the problem. These will end up “burning” the rest of the screen to match the colors, which isn’t a real solution.

Try to make it so that the screen isn’t displaying the same thing all the time, in the same areas of the screen. For example, if you have a widget that almost always looks the same, chances are it will eventually burn into the image. Move things around now and then, and try to keep the view of your phone dynamic.

All that said, screen burn in isn’t something that should concern many users if they’re looking to buy a new OLED smartphone. Modern panels have much longer lifespans than early OLED smartphones, and even then, burn in was rare. Just don’t leave a static image on the screen 24/7 with the brightness set at max.

The bottom line is that you should be looking at several years’ worth of use out of a modern smartphone display before any screen burn in will be noticeable. But it doesn’t hurt to be aware of what can happen to aging handsets and how to maximize their lifespan.

If you"ve ever left your LCD monitor on a single static screen for an extended period, say 24 hours or more, and then changed the on-screen image and seen a "ghost" of the previous screen, you"ve experienced Image Persistence. You can also sometimes see this phenomenon while traveling through an airport and seeing the flight status monitors. The good news is that the persistence is not permanent, unlike previous technologies such as plasma displays or CRTs.

The previous technologies of plasma displays and CRTs are phosphor-based, and extended static images create a "burn-in" that affects the properties of the phosphor material and create permanent damage. The damage is called burn-in, whereas static image "ghosts" on an LCD are Image Persistence. Image Persistence is not permanent damage and is reversible. Modern LCDs include design, driver ICs and chemical improvements that minimize these effects.

Image persistence can happen with any LCD panel, and almost all specifications will have some reference to image persistence. Many will have a specific criterion of acceptable levels of it.

To understand why image persistence happens, we must first understand the basic structure of an LCD TFT. Within the TFT, a voltage is applied to the liquid crystal material to align or twist the crystals in each pixel to allow light to pass through or block light, thus creating the on-screen image. By allowing a static image to remain on screen for an extended duration, the polarity of that voltage on the crystals remains. During this time, ions within the liquid crystal fluid will migrate to either the + or – electrode of the transistor (source or drain). As these ions accumulate on the electrodes, the voltage applied to the crystals to align or twist is no longer sufficient to completely change the image on-screen, resulting in a "ghost effect" from the previous image.

The best method for preventing Image Persistence is to avoid having any static images on the screen for an extended time. If the image changes periodically, the ion flow will never have an opportunity to accumulate on any internal electrode. However, depending upon the use of the display, it is not always possible to avoid static images on the screen. In cases such as these, there are steps that you can do to reduce the chance of persistence.

Panel manufacturers specifically test for the phenomenon and have designed the TFT cell and improved the purity of the liquid crystal fluid to minimize any effect of image persistence.

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Modern TVs use one of two popular panel types: Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) or a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel lit by LED lights. Each type uses different technology to display an image; an OLED can individually turn on each pixel, whereas pixels in an LCD panel need voltage to be applied, and they rotate to allow light through, producing the image. However, between each type, if the same image remains on-screen for a long period, then the pixels remain in that position even after the on-screen display changes. This is why it"s most noticeable when watching content with static elements for long periods.

OLEDs tend to suffer more burn-in than LCD panels, but once again, it"s all about the luck of the draw and you can still receive an LED-backlit LCD TV with severe image retention. There are also two popular types of LCD panels: VA and IPS, and IPS panels are generally more prone to image retention, but that doesn"t mean VA panels are immune to it, either.

Although it may be easy to think temporary image retention and burn-in are the same, they"re actually different. While image retention is a temporary issue, burn-in is permanent. Only OLED panels suffer from burn-in, as LED TVs appear to be immune to it according to our long-term testing. If you constantly watch content with the same static elements on an OLED, like leaving it on the news all day or using it as a PC monitor, without watching anything else, then the pixels get stuck on the same color and have trouble displaying other colors. This is permanent damage, but we don"t expect it to be an issue for people who watch varied content; you should only really worry about burn-in if you"re going to use your OLED as a monitor. You can learn more about our 20/7 OLED burn-in test here.

If you buy a TV and notice that it shows signs of temporary image retention out-of-the-box, there isn"t much you can do to fix it. However, if you"re worried about causing any image retention or even burn-in, there are a few ways you can reduce the risks:

Varying content:Watching content with varying images is always the best way to avoid image retention. Even if you"re using your TV as a PC monitor, you can hide the taskbars, use a screensaver, or simply use the TV to watch movies after a long day of work.

Lowering the contrast:Since image retention is most noticeable with high-contrast elements, lowering the contrast in your TV"s settings can help reduce the risk. You shouldn"t reduce the contrast to the point where it"s hard to read text, but make sure you still feel comfortable using the screen.

OLED settings:The TV manufacturers that produce OLEDs include settings to help reduce permanent burn-in, but they also may help with image retention. Most OLEDs include "Pixel Shift" and "Screen Refresh" settings that are aimed to avoid the risks of permanent burn-in, but LG also includes a "Logo Luminance Adjuster" setting that lowers the brightness of logos on cable channels, and this could help with image retention.

Shutting down:If you"re watching a movie and need to pause for a while, shut the TV down instead of leaving it on. Check to see if there are any sleep settings that will automatically shut the TV off if it"s left on a static screen for too long. It can be a nuisance constantly turning the TV on and off, but it helps reduce image retention.

Temporary image retention on a TV can be noticeable, and even distracting, after static elements disappear from the screen. Although most TVs don"t have this problem, there are still some with it and because it can vary from unit to unit, you won"t know if the TV you buy has the issue until you open it. Image retention is caused when pixels remain in the same position for too long and then remain in that same position for a short time after you switch content. There are a few ways you can avoid image retention, like lowering the contrast, watching varied content, and turning off the TV. It"s also different from the permanent burn-in that can happen on OLEDs. Since temporary image retention doesn"t cause long-term damage to your TV, it shouldn"t be something you worry about too much.

The other thing to bear in mind, for a clock being used 24/7, even if there is burn-in it will be where you always have the same graphics so not really problematic. It"s only when displaying something else that burn-in can be annoying.

Static dials or surrounds and fixed markings would be first to exhibit burn-in if that did happen. Moving hands, changing dates, and other information would be much less likely to burn-in.

Shifting the display left, right, up or down on a daily basis might help avoid some burn-in without being visually noticeable but I don"t believe there would be much of an issue if you don"t.

LCD and OLED monitors are most vulnerable to screen burn when new, so you may want to avoid leaving the same image up for too long during the first 100 hours of use

Image retention on a phone display or computer monitor is mostly an issue for devices that display static content or are used for video gameplay with a heads-up display. Unlike with old CRT devices where the phosphor compounds would degrade over time, the “permanent” stationary object or remnant of a picture on an LCD monitor is usually a form of transient image persistence. Here’s how you can fix it and get your high-performing computer monitor back up and running.

While screen burn and image retention are often used interchangeably they’re not quite the same thing. Image retention is a temporary “ghost image” that you can usually get rid of, while “screen burn” means some of the screen’s pixels are “burned out” and it is more difficult to fix, typically requiring hardware repairs, as it’s a more complicated monitor display problem to repair. Obviously it’s not the most convenient problem to have, especially if it’s happening on your best 32-inch gaming monitor, but there are ways to test it, mitigate it, and potentially resolve it

OLED screens are the favored choice for new smartphones and high-resolution TVs, but this type of screen is more susceptible to image retention than LCD screens. Irregular pixel usage can cause noticeable discoloration over a long period of time, typically of static elements like navigation buttons or news station logos. That said, screen burn-in is preventable and for most users should not deter the purchase of a new OLED monitor.

The reason for OLED screens’ being more vulnerable to screen burn-in has to do with the different lifespans and energy demands of different colored pixels. Blue pixels use more energy and tend to wear out faster, which contributes to the ghosting effect of burned-in images. Still, ghost images are generally only an issue for use cases involving static image elements displayed at full brightness for a long time. Also, double-check your warranty and/or computer insurance if you can get professional help for fixing image retention. You might even have coverage through your property insurance, and we have guides on explaining if, for example, your homeowners insurance can cover a computer.

If you’re not sure whether you have screen burn on your device, you can run a screen burn test. Several apps for Android and iOS devices help test for screen burn. Typically this involves displaying one primary color at a time at varying brightness on the device’s LCD screen.

These tips should help get rid of ghost images caused by image retention on modern LCD screens and OLED devices like smartphones, tablets, TVs, and laptops. Image persistence on LCD displays is generally more fixable than “burn-in” on a CRT monitor or AMOLED screen.

Sometimes you can fix a seemingly permanent ghost-like image on an LCD by turning the device off and then turning it back on again after several hours. Try colorful video content or fast-paced videos, or any varied content.

Setting the display brightness to a lower level or enabling auto-brightness if so equipped may reduce the appearance of screen burn or image retention.

Depending on the display technology, you can sometimes fix stuck pixels on a monitor by changing display & brightness settings, choosing dynamic screensavers or adjusting preset picture displays, and turning on auto-brightness. Some software fixes are also available. These typically involve displaying one solid color at a time, which may help get rid of image retention. You may also want to check for “dirty screen effect” and make appropriate adjustments.

On some devices, you can download apps that aim to fix image retention and help reduce the risk of burn-in. To address image persistence on an Android Phone, you can find apps on the Google Play Store that adjust display timeout, play dynamic, all black or moving screensaver images, and even test for burn-in using a white image.

Likewise, for an iPhone, you can visit the App Store for apps that help check your phone for burn-in problems and protect your phone from developing annoying image burn.

On most smart TVs there are some settings you can utilize to reduce the appearance of image retention. LG offers an option called Screen Shift for its OLED TV models, similar to Sony’s Pixel Shift technology, which shifts the image very slightly so as to minimize wear on individual pixels.

In extreme cases where you have dead blocks of pixels or significant degradation of image quality, you may want to opt for display device replacement to remedy screen burn.

There are some easy techniques you can use to help prevent screen burn-in from happening in the first place. The following tips should work on most OLED and LCD screen devices including Android smartphones and tablets, iOS devices, and laptop computers.

Manufacturers recommend keeping brightness at 50% or lower on screens that will be used to display a non-moving picture for more than a few hours at a time.

Both screens are made up of Pixels. A pixel is made up of 3 sections called sub-pixels. The three sections are red, green and blue (primary colors for display tech).

On some lower quality LCD screens, you can see bright spots in the middle or on the perimeters of screens. This is caused by uneven light distribution. The downside to using backlights, is that black is never true black, because no matter what, light has to be coming through, so it will never have as dark of a screen as an AMOLED screen. Its comparable to being able to slow a car down to 2 mph versus coming to a complete stop.

Each pixel is its own light source, meaning that no backlight is necessary. This allows the screen assembly to be thinner, and have more consistent lighting across the whole display.

So on the Samsung Galaxy S lineup of phones, the notification lock screen, which is white text on a black background, uses barely any power, because 90% of the screen is actually powered off.