Samsung Green Line Issue & Suspicions About AstroturfingWhy AMOLED Have Green Lines?

In Taiwan, many Samsung phones have encountered the green line issue on their screens. A Facebook group called "Samsung Screen Problem Consumer SelfHelp Group" has even been formed, gathering tens of thousands of members. After joining the group, I noticed what appeared to be attempts to manipulate public opinion regarding the cause of the green line issue.
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ℹ Call to Action User Report Form for Green Line Issue: https://forms.gle/QWCxJxYA8WscHRJP8

ℹ Incident Causes and Impact
Multiple Samsung phones show green lines on the screen: From the Galaxy S and Note series to the latest Flip foldable phones, green line issues have appeared, causing global user dissatisfaction.
Complex Causes of the Green Line: This involves design flaws, panel technology, packaging process, battery issues, and physical damage, among other factors.
User Anger: The green line problem not only affects the phone's user experience but also raises concerns about Samsung's product quality.

ℹ Technical Analysis: Possible Causes of the Green Line
COP Packaging Technology: To achieve thinner bodies and higher screentobody ratios, Samsung adopted COP packaging technology. However, this technology is sensitive to environmental factors like humidity and high temperatures.
Battery Bulging: Some users believe that battery bulging creates cracks inside the phone, affecting the screen display.
Packaging Failure: Battery bulging or other factors may cause short circuits or delamination between packaging materials and electronic components, resulting in packaging failure.

ℹ Samsung's Response and Controversies
Samsung India Offers Free Replacements: Samsung India is offering onetime free screen replacement services for some Galaxy series users.
No Clear Response from Samsung Taiwan: Samsung Taiwan has not provided an official explanation for the green line issue, only offering paid repair services after special requests from users.
Online Repair Campaigns: Users discovered a specific account promoting a $1,200 repair program on social media, blaming the green line issue on screen refresh rates and wireless charging.

ℹ Doubts and Concerns
Specific Accounts Spreading Influence: Some users suspect the behavior of this account, believing it is trying to downplay Samsung's product flaws.
Lack of Transparency in the Repair Process: Some users report that the repair process lacks transparency and is very costly.
Unclear Destination of Replaced Parts: Consumers are concerned about where the replaced screen components are going, raising further suspicion.
Double Standards: Samsung India offers free replacements, while Samsung Taiwan requires users to pay for repairs, leading to consumer dissatisfaction.

ℹ Conclusion The Samsung green line issue highlights consumers' strong concerns over product quality and corporate responsibility. While the technical issues are complex, what stands out more is Samsung’s attitude and approach in dealing with consumer problems.