Playbook Screen upper left hand corner Red

**davidinLA** · 05-25-2012, 11:34 AM

I love my playbook. Just bought it 1 week ago. But after using it for a while, the upper left hand corner turns red. Just that corner. But after clicking the right hand corner where the control panel is located the red on the left side disappears. This happens all the time.

I'm wondering if this means I have a defective device or if it's just a software glitch eventually to be resolved.

Please advise.

**Fubaz** · 05-25-2012, 11:36 AM

it means you have a notification

**GreyGhostRos** · 05-25-2012, 11:38 AM

You have a notification.. Usually updates to your apps and stuff.. click on the notification and it will disappear..

F2 · 05-25-2012, 11:39 AM

You either have a new email, event that's due, an update for some app you purchased. Usually in that upper left hand corner will be the items that are new.

**davidinLA** · 05-25-2012, 11:40 AM

Thank you.

**lalston393** · 05-25-2012, 11:55 AM

I was wondering what that was. I also was afraid I had a problem with my Playbook. Thanks all for the info.

**lcgoldman** · 05-25-2012, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by lalston393

I was wondering what that was. I also was afraid I had a problem with my Playbook. Thanks all for the info.

I feel your pain... I thought the same exact thing when I got mine! LOL

**davidinLA** · 05-25-2012, 12:00 PM

Thanks again for the info. Honestly, I feel like such an posting that question. But I'm glad other people were wondering the same thing.

**G-bone** · 05-25-2012, 12:07 PM

Don't worry about it...until you know, you don't know. We've all been there. I still manage to come up with obvious ones

F2 · 05-25-2012, 12:14 PM

The question occurs periodically. I believe it is covered in the Newbie Sticky at the top of this forum.

It is such a unique notification system but terrifically subtle. I've always liked it.

**Blackberry_boffin** · 05-25-2012, 12:47 PM

Yep it's the "glow" notification that can be turned on or off in:-
1) settings. (Swipe down in home screen)
2) tap sounds and notifications
3) select visual notifications.

Wham! Choose what you want the PB to do.

**Rangrfan** · 05-25-2012, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by F2

The question occurs periodically. I believe it is covered in the Newbie Sticky at the top of this forum.

It is such a unique notification system but terrifically subtle. I've always liked it.

I'm just gonna say it. Read the owners manual.

**apengue1** · 05-25-2012, 01:36 PM

Lol many people experience this (surprisingly). It was really obvious what it was to me... But anyway, I'm glad you enjoy your PB, and don't be a stranger around here. These forums are a great place to further discover your BB products.

So yeah, don't worry, it won't explode

**Chrysalis1156** · 05-25-2012, 02:14 PM

LOL! It is a little disconcerting the first time you see it. The Playbook can take a little getting used to. Enjoy!

**Mr.Monty** · 05-25-2012, 02:40 PM

Been there before

Enjoy your new PlayBook

**RoseBud68** · 05-25-2012, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Rangrfan

I'm just gonna say it. Read the owners manual.

You didn't say it right....

You have to say it like this

RTFM.....

**robtanz** · 05-25-2012, 04:17 PM

I love these threads! Thanks for making me smile.

**aawilson** · 05-25-2012, 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by Blackberry_boffin

Yep it's the "glow" notification that can be turned on or off in:-
1) settings. (Swipe down in home screen)
2) tap sounds and notifications
3) select visual notifications.

Wham! Choose what you want the PB to do.

Right, except you actually CANNOT turn off notifications all together. BB users are awesome for utilizing the LED on their phones and everything, but sometimes I just want to play a game or browse the web without being bombarded with notifications.

Also, if I can't use App World on Bridge then why does it need to notify of app updates when I can't even get them?

**madman0141** · 05-25-2012, 06:19 PM

So that is what that is......hmm.

Bought my PlayBook about a month after it was released and never knew that.

**bungaboy** · 05-25-2012, 06:46 PM

I had the same issue when I first got my PB.

Thankfully the folks here showed me the light.

Enjoy your PlayBook.

**shawnmobile** · 05-25-2012, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Blackberry_boffin

Yep it's the "glow" notification that can be turned on or off in:-
1) settings. (Swipe down in home screen)
2) tap sounds and notifications
3) select visual notifications.

Wham! Choose what you want the PB to do.

(Lol) I didn't know I could cut the glow off, it was getting annoying with all the spam I get.