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Green line issue on phone screen: What is it, and how to fix it?

  What is the green line issue on   Android phones , and how do you fix the green line on your phone’s display? We explore these topics and more in this article. QUICK ANSWER The green line issue on  phones  is a hardware problem that cannot be fixed by software. The display of the affected phone needs to be replaced, and depending on the phone model, such repair can possibly include the display assembly and the motherboard. Please get in touch with customer support to initiate a repair. Free repair under warranty may or may not be applicable, depending on the OEM, region, and circumstances. If your phone has visible signs of any hardware damage, even if unrelated, you are unlikely to get a free repair. What is the green line issue on phones? Many users have been complaining about how their  smartphone  suddenly has a green line running through the display. It’s a thin band of green color that goes from the absolute top to the bottom of the display. The sma...

Do you use mobile data while connected to Wi-Fi? It's complicated.

  When it comes to   smartphones , the common sentiment is that your Wi-Fi network will always take precedence over your mobile connection. In other words, those with data caps generally don’t have to worry about mobile data being consumed during lengthy Wi-Fi sessions. But is this always true? Generally, yes, but the situation is slightly more complicated than you might think. There are indeed a few reasons your   phone   could end up using mobile data even when connected to Wi-Fi. Were you aware your phone can switch to mobile data while on Wi-Fi? It’s likely not a bug, but a feature Recently, I noticed my free Helium line was using data faster than expected, considering I rarely used it and consistently had my  Wi-Fi  turned on. Upon investigation, I realized my mistake was twofold. First, I’d accidentally set Helium as my primary mobile data line instead of my Verizon account. This explained part of the issue, but not the sudden spike in mobile data usa...