how to test oled phone for status bar burn in before trade in
How To Test OLED Phone For Status Bar Burn In Before Trade In
Check an OLED phone for status bar burn-in, icon ghosts, and dead pixels before a trade-in or resale.
Best for: Phone owners preparing devices for trade-in or resale.
Why this guide matters
A trade-in value can drop if the display shows clear burn-in. This guide explains how to use the homepage to inspect status bar wear and other common panel issues before you hand the phone over.
Why the status bar matters
The clock, battery icon, and signal indicators stay in place every day, which makes the top edge one of the most common places for subtle retention. A clean solid-color background helps those shapes stand out.
The homepage also lets you quickly move to saturated colors when you want to check for bad pixels.
- Inspect the top status region carefully.
- Check the bottom edge for keyboard marks too.
- Use the same brightness on repeated checks.
How this helps before trade-in
Knowing the true display condition before a trade-in helps you avoid surprises and set realistic expectations. It also gives you time to decide whether you would rather sell privately instead.
Because the homepage is quick to open, it fits well into a last-minute device check.
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Open the homepage and run the same full-screen color sequence on your device. That gives you a simple repeatable way to check burn-in, dead pixels, image retention, and panel uniformity with no installation required.