Kindle 3 "White" Ghost

waison · 10-02-2012, 09:15 AM

I have used my Kindle 3G for 2 years, but I just notice that it have some ghosting issues today. When I turn the page, some text from previous page will be displayed in white color (a color lighter than the background).

I have tried to updated to the latest 3.4 firmware, but the "white" ghost still exists. Is it normal ? Or it's time for me to get a Kindle Paper White~

Thanks!

neonbible · 10-02-2012, 09:36 AM

I get the same thing on my K3. Its normal, I like it, it adds character to the book and makes it feel more alive lol.

jswinden · 10-02-2012, 10:29 AM

It does happen on every eInk device but usually isn't that noticeable. Most people find it annoying when it gets bad, but usually it isn't too bad.

You can refresh the page. On a K3 that is easy. I think you press Alt + G, but Google to make sure I remembered correctly.

twobob · 10-02-2012, 11:50 AM

Get it up to temperature. It's probably cold.

geekmaster · 10-02-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by twobob

Get it up to temperature. It's probably cold.

The eink colored particles are suspended in oil, and not only does the viscosity increase (thicker oil) when cold (below 25C/78F), but the particles can also stick to the bead surfaces (also causing ghosting). A few full-flash updates can dislodge most of those stuck particles, and help warm up the oil in the eink. It can take more than three full-flash updates to get a clean display when it has been sitting for awhile.

10-02-2012, 09:15 AM	#1
waison Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3	Kindle 3 "White" Ghost I have used my Kindle 3G for 2 years, but I just notice that it have some ghosting issues today. When I turn the page, some text from previous page will be displayed in white color (a color lighter than the background). I have tried to updated to the latest 3.4 firmware, but the "white" ghost still exists. Is it normal ? Or it's time for me to get a Kindle Paper White~ Thanks!

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10-02-2012, 09:36 AM	#2
neonbible Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 10802 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPhone 5, iPad Air, Nexus 7	I get the same thing on my K3. Its normal, I like it, it adds character to the book and makes it feel more alive lol.

10-02-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
jswinden Nameless Being	It does happen on every eInk device but usually isn't that noticeable. Most people find it annoying when it gets bad, but usually it isn't too bad. You can refresh the page. On a K3 that is easy. I think you press Alt + G, but Google to make sure I remembered correctly.

10-02-2012, 11:50 AM	#4
twobob ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°){ʇlnɐɟ ƃǝs}Týr Posts: 6,586 Karma: 6299991 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uti gratia usura (Yao ying da ying; Mo ying da yieng) Device: PW-WIFI\|K5-3G+WIFI\| K4\|K3-3G\|DXG\|K2\| Rooted Nook Touch	Get it up to temperature. It's probably cold.

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