The screen of a phone is a very sensitive thing, where problems can occur at some point. A bug or problem that probably some users on Android have ever experienced the burn-in effect or burnt effect, as it is also known in many cases. We will talk about this effect below.
We tell you more about it, so that you go to to know more about this burn-in effect on a phone screen. Also some details to take into account, to be able to prevent it, at least as far as possible, since it is not always something before which we can do a lot to prevent it from arising on the phone.
What is the burn-in effect
We know by the burn-in effect, also called in many cases the burn-in effect or ghost screen, to a permanent or long-lasting discoloration of the phone screen. This effect is normally caused by uneven use of pixels on the screen, in addition to being able to have different origins. Since it can happen when the points of light that produce the images on the screen lose intensity due to, in many cases due to prolonged use.
Also irregular use, such as solo keep part of the phone screen illuminated for a long time, it may cause the screen image to burn out. In addition, this is something that in many cases stays permanently, so that the burn-in effect can have serious consequences on the screen.
Phones with OLED screens are the most prone to suffer the burn-in effect. Although it is something that can also happen in the case of phones with an LCD panel, but it tends to occur less frequently in this sense. Also, now that the navigation buttons are integrated into the phone screen, it is more common.
Why does this effect arise
The causes for which a phone ends up suffering the burn-in effect are quite varied. There is no single responsible cause for this happening on phones. Although there are certain actions or possible causes, which it is recommended to avoid doing on the phone, as they can contribute to this effect arising on the screen of the device.
- Don't have automatic brightness enabled
- Using still images on the screen for a long time
- Use only part of the screen (or keep it illuminated only)
- Keeping the screen on without using it for too long
It is therefore recommended to avoid this type of action, as an effective way to prevent this burn-in effect on the phone screen. We can see that these are quite simple actions, which can be configured on Android at any time. But they help to at least reduce the chances that this failure will occur on the phone.
How to fix the burn-in effect on the phone
Unfortunately, there is no really effective or definitive solution for the burn-in effect on a phone screen. In many cases, when this problem arises in the device, this mark that is seen, like the one we have seen in the photos, is maintained in any case. So it is not something that we can prevent or solve in this regard. It depends on whether it is permanent or not.
In many cases, if it is not permanent, it can be adjust phone display settings. Aspects such as managing the brightness and contrast, betting on the settings recommended by the brand itself, usually avoid problems or make the screen return to its normal state. Also, there are apps that can help.
In Google Play we find applications that help us to manage the quality of the screen, or adjust the colors, in case they have been misadjusted as a result of this failure. In this way, we can make this burn-in effect disappear from the screen, and we can continue using the phone normally. It is another option to consider today.
