What are burn-in images and how can I prevent them?

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Valid for

• Xperia® devices with an OLED screen

Solution

You might experience that images, such as small icons, might be visible as permanent faint shadows even when not displayed. This is a characteristic typical of an OLED screen and it might occur after very long usage with high-resolution images always displayed in the same position. Your Xperia software will prevent or mitigate burn-in images under normal usage and conditions. You can also help prevent burn-in images if you perform the following:

• Adjust the brightness level

  1. Find and tap Settings → Display → Brightness level.

  2. Drag the slider to set the brightness level as dark, but still readable, as possible.

• Turn on Adaptive brightness

  1. Find and tap Settings → Display → Adaptive brightness.

  2. Tap the slider beside Adaptive brightness to turn the feature on.

• Set the time for Sleep mode

  1. Find and tap Settings → Display → Sleep.

  2. Select a short time such as 15 seconds.