Google Pixel Lines on Screen

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Lines on your display may show up in many colors, orientations or widths, but the underlying causes for each is nearly identical. This issue has become more common with the introduction of OLED displays in phones and their widespread adoption.

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If you have a Google Pixel 8, check your serial number with Google's tool—you might quality for a free repair under an extended repair program. This may also cover display flicker.

Before undertaking any of the more time-consuming solutions below, here are a few fundamentals to get you started.

Restart your phone. This might clear up any minor hiccups. If your phone is frozen, or you can't restart normally, press and hold the power button for about 30 seconds.
Verify that the lines disappear if your screen is off. Screen protectors can trap debris or may introduce visual differences.

It is rare for a Pixel to develop issues producing an image because of a software issue. But it is possible. Bugs in or damage to apps, or the operating system could cause this sort of behavior.

Take a screenshot and compare it to what shows on your phone screen. If the lines appear on the screenshot as well, the problem is likely a software issue. If not, skip ahead to the next section.
Check to see if the issue is present in other applications. If not, close the affected app and try to reproduce the issue. If it occurs again, update that app.
Update your phone if it seems to occur in multiple applications, or on the home screen.
Resetting your device is unlikely to resolve this issue, but it will rule out software as a cause. This is a last-resort type of fix and it’s recommended you back up your phone first.
- Erase your phone from Settings > System Reset > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data. Confirm your PIN, the select Erase all data. Once your phone is reset, it will ask you to restart.

If you recently dropped your phone or replaced the screen, a physical disconnect or bad connection between the display and the board is a possibility.

Press gently on the screen, making sure to apply even pressure on all edges.
If that didn't help, open the phone and inspect the display cable. Be sure it is fully seated in the connector, that there are no tears or holes in the flex cable and

If you recently repaired your Google phone’s screen, the replacement screen might be faulty, or it was damaged during installation. View this iFixit Answers forum post for the detailed answer.

Although most display failures seem obvious, even without visible damage, this is not always the case. Display failures can occur as a result of manufacturing fault, or imperceptible damage.

Look closely at your display for signs of break. Changing your viewing angle may help catch small hairline cracks.
- Lines tend to originate from the site of the damage. Pay close attention to these areas.
Green or purple lines on the display are common. This is indicative of an electrical issue within the screen.
- Green pixels in these OLED displays are all aligned vertically. Red and blue pixels alternate in the adjacent pixel columns. Minor damage can break specific lines resulting in green or purple lines.
- This issue can sometimes be repaired with a laser machine, but due to the cost and accessibility, a replacement screen is a better bet.
If you have replaced the display recently, be extra mindful. Inspect any of the components on the back of the display as well as cables.
If any of the above types of damage are discovered, or software fixes have not made a difference, replace the display.

The motherboard is the hub for the vast majority of a Pixel's functionality. Any number of the small components on the board may have failed or become damaged, and is a safe assumption of cause if nothing else on this page has worked.

Check for obvious signs of a board issue - burned or cracked components, liquid residue, corrosion, or bend. If there are signs of liquid the iPhone Liquid Damage Guide might help.
Replacing the motherboard is often the most practical solution for a DIYer whose board has failed.
If you’re feeling especially curious, the tiny bits and chips on the board can be repaired with microsoldering. It is an art unto itself, but a worthy endeavor for those who are adventurous. Interested? Check out this intro!

If you can't do this sort of repair yourself, you may be able to find a local shop who can!