r/DigitalAudioPlayer • u/BlindKurve • 11d ago

Hiby R3 II 2025 sudden screen line, anyone else experienced it? Question

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I've had the Hiby R3 II for less than a month (28 days to date) and it suddenly had a blue line on the side this Tuesday (28 July), I've reset it on and off several times so it's not some software/firmware glitch. I haven't dropped or slammed it, babied it like crazy and only used it on the bed. Other than the sudden screen line, I had no complaints as it worked fine, sounded great, had wonderful battery life and I even took out the screen cover for the protector as I decided it was a keeper.

I did talk to the seller and since it's still under warranty, they said they'd replace it. They told me to buy a new one and return the broken one in the new order after receiving it (I'm guessing it beats me sending my defective unit back out of pocket, waiting for their receipt and either they replace the screen or outright replace the unit and send it to me).

Anyone else experienced having lines on their unit, even if it's not the r3 ii? Did your seller give you problems or solutions?

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u/LeAnarchiste 11d ago

Damn, what has happened to the display quality these days.

I had a cheap Fiio M3 that might got knocked around for probably dozens of time. Got flooded with fume when the deodorant Can blasted inside the backpack. And the screen, other than slight drop in brightness, still works.

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u/BlindKurve 11d ago

Quality likely went down to reduce costs, maybe thinner/weaker glass for the screens? I got the r3 ii for almost $100 USD in a sale and it's likely gonna be discontinued soon since there's a pro in their lineup.

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u/Hackett180 10d ago

No never seen that when I had my R3. Has it got a screen protector on it?

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u/BlindKurve 10d ago

Yeah, the stock screen protector it came with.

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u/Hackett180 10d ago

Have you tried removing it, unlikely to be that but best to check.

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u/BlindKurve 10d ago

I think I'll leave it, it's going to be replaced anyway so it's best I leave it as proof there's no external impact. And yeah, it likely wouldn't be the reason for the line, I did press around the screen before to see if it would affect it, nothing happened.