Green, Pink or White Line on a Samsung Galaxy Screen: What It Means
A thin line running down a Galaxy's screen is a display fault. It usually stays, and it often spreads. Here's how to confirm it and what the repair involves.
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Try this first
Restart the phone. If the line is still there on the Samsung logo, it's in the screen, not an app
Take a screenshot and look at it on another device. If the line isn't in the screenshot, the fault is the display itself
Install any pending update (Settings › Software update) to rule out software, though it won't repair a damaged screen
Back up with Samsung Cloud or Smart Switch while the screen still works
Avoid pressing on the line or bending the phone
What it usually means
Damaged display panelDrop or pressure damageDisplay connection faultScreen failing after heat or liquid
If it needs a repair
Questions
Will the line go away with a software update?
It's very unlikely. If the line shows during startup but not in screenshots, it's the display itself, and the fix is a new screen.
Do you use genuine Samsung screens?
Our Galaxy model pages list two screen options with their prices: a genuine part and a lower-cost budget part.
Will I lose my data with a screen replacement?
A screen replacement doesn't touch the storage, so your data stays on the phone.
How much is a Galaxy screen replacement?
It depends on the model. Pick yours in the price box on this page for the exact figure; the diagnostic is free.
Nationwide
Mail-in repair from anywhere in the U.S.
Free diagnostic when it arrives. Free insured shipping back.
- 1Tell us your model and the problem
- 2Ship it insured. We diagnose it within a day
- 3Approve the price. Fixed and back in 7–10 days
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