[Q] Hand makes light sensor adjust brightness - Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I recently got the official Galaxy Tab 10.1 book case and have found that when I'm using it my hand sometimes covers the light sensor and the screen turns really dark.
Besides turning autobrightness off, does anyone have any "bright" ideas?

RLP06 said:
I recently got the official Galaxy Tab 10.1 book case and have found that when I'm using it my hand sometimes covers the light sensor and the screen turns really dark.
Besides turning autobrightness off, does anyone have any "bright" ideas?
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Nope frankly auto brightness does not have that much impact on battery life. i find it more of an annoyance really and keep it disabled
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Three options come to mind.
First. Keep your hand off the sensor.
Second. Turn off auto brightness.
Third. Quit using the case.
Really I think those are the only sensible things you can do.
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Benzoman said:
Three options come to mind.
First. Keep your hand off the sensor.
Second. Turn off auto brightness.
Third. Quit using the case.
Really I think those are the only sensible things you can do.
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Looks like a compromise has to be made, was just checking that it was Samsung who didn't think through the case and not me being dumb

Wasn't you being dumb at all. Just have to decide what's most important to you and what compromise you're willing to make.
I don't have personal experience with the oem case so I really can't say if there's a design flaw, I've only heard good things about it except for price.
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Can you turn the green pen button off?

Im thinking about getting the flyer, but I have absolutely no interest in the pen. I want it because its the best 7" tablet on the market. So is it possible to just disable that green button? I figure its probably not but I thought id ask. I feel like it would aggravate me always being lit up since id never use it.
It doesn't actually light up unless the pen is in use.
Bump.
I am interested in this too, it's rather annoying having all the lights on when reading an ebook. And the green one glows constantly over here (without using the pen, which IMHO is indeed quite worthless)
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Light isnt too bad
My company bought me one about a week after launch and I dont even notice the light. the color of it makes it less bright compared to the other capacitive buttons in the bezel.
You may notice it at first because you are aware of its existence and focusing your attention on it, but i can guarantee that the more you use it the less noticeable it will be
The pen button/light is next to invisible.
I am actually typing right now on my HTC Flyer in a dark room and it has the faintest light of the 4. (the other 3 being the "home", "menu" and "return")
FinalJenemba said:
Im thinking about getting the flyer, but I have absolutely no interest in the pen. I want it because its the best 7" tablet on the market. So is it possible to just disable that green button? I figure its probably not but I thought id ask. I feel like it would aggravate me always being lit up since id never use it.
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I wish it would double as a search button when you aren't using the pen!
I did something with Spare Parts once and the capacitive lights were on very bright... As well as the pen light. It was very annoying. I turned he setting off and the button intensity went back to normal. I think the setting was "compatibility mode" or something like that I picked up from the forums.
GAMERG1RL said:
I wish it would double as a search button when you aren't using the pen!
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This would be great, hopefully someone can hack it to do it.

[Q] Camera App with Soft Flash Option?

Hey all, I need some help. I need a camera app or even a system tweak that will allow me to adjust the flash setting of the camera. Currently, we only have ON, OFF or AUTO. There should be an option for soft flash as well. I try taking pictures of my 5 month old niece and every photo I take of her, her eyes are closed because of the bright as hell flash we have on our phones. Any help would be appreciated.
Anyone know of any?
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How about taping a piece of white paper over the flash?
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Wow..... Next idea.
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adv1sory said:
Wow..... Next idea.
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You do realize clear tape and/or thin white paper actually does work on cameras, right? No, you wouldn't know because your an ass and dismissed an idea without even asking questions.
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Im not an ass, I just dont believe in sticking crap to my note when I'm sure there could be a software solution to the idea. NEXT!
Found this online....
HTC has an alternative API that supports this, however it's only on HTC Sense devices, and as of Gingerbread they've changed the permissions so it's only for their Flashlight app, not third party ones (unless you use root).
But on 2.2 HTC devices you can use it by writing a string to /sys/devices/platform/flashlight.0/leds/flashlight/brightness. This controls if the LED is on and how bright it is. For maximum brightness write "128\n", half brightness write "64\n". Easy to test from adb shell:
echo "128" > /sys/devices/platform/flashlight.0/leds/flashlight/brightness
And finally turn it off by writing "0\n" there.
Would Devs be able to use this info to create a system tweak to provide options for the flash intensity for the user?
adv1sory said:
Im not an ass, I just dont believe in sticking crap to my note when I'm sure there could be a software solution to the idea. NEXT!
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The way you responded was pretty douchey, just saying. Especially since it's a valid idea. You could cut a tiny square of matte scotch tape to stick on the flash and you wouldn't even notice it on your phone.
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welchertc said:
The way you responded was pretty douchey, just saying. Especially since it's a valid idea. You could cut a tiny square of matte scotch tape to stick on the flash and you wouldn't even notice it on your phone.
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Originally Posted by adv1sory
Im not an ass, I just dont believe in sticking crap to my note when I'm sure there could be a software solution to the idea. NEXT!
1-starred for ignoring fixes that you asked for, NEXT!
jwood55812 said:
1-starred for ignoring fixes that you asked for, NEXT!
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So if I had signal issues, would you recommend I shove an antenna in my headphone jack?
adv1sory said:
So if I had signal issues, would you recommend I shove an antenna in my headphone jack?
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Put a piece of thin tissue over the flash. This is an easy thing to do especially if you have a case on your device. Stop being a **** to people, atleast they are tryin to give you a solution to your problem. You should thank them not lash out at them.
You're right. I apologize to all that i have offended.
Now can we have a solution to this problem that doesn't require adhesive or paper or anything even close to this type of solution. Please, only software related solutions.
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In OP's defense; they did ask for software or app tweaks, not physical mods.
In defense of the other responders; using white plastic and/or cheap invisible tape IS a method used even by professional photogs to get that soft, dreamy glow. As mentioned in another post, if you have a case and are needing a semi-permanent solution, cut a small square out of a shopping bag. Use layers and different color bags to achieve the results that you're looking for.
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The best solution is to take the picture of your niece in the day time WITHOUT Flash. Problem solved. Pictures with flash have little quality compared to daytime captures IMO.
My gf hates that I keep closing my eyes when taking pictures with flash at night. I guess I will bring sunglasses with me at all times.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
Take pictures with out flash in lighted areas
then you can maybe use filters or a camera app that can give you different filters to enhance the brightness of the picture
in dark areas idk ....it is a bright flash and dont know of any apps/mods to dim the flash
and i wouldnt stick anything to my Note either
it hurts to have it in a case but i have to protect it lol
jayRokk said:
Take pictures with out flash in lighted areas
then you can maybe use filters or a camera app that can give you different filters to enhance the brightness of the picture
in dark areas idk ....it is a bright flash and dont know of any apps/mods to dim the flash
and i wouldnt stick anything to my Note either
it hurts to have it in a case but i have to protect it lol
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And that's why I responded the way I did before. I'm OCD about keeping my phone immaculate and sticking things to it makes me cringe.
Now there has to be a solution. I prefer taking pictures with flash indoors because if not, i notice the pics turn out pixelated. (in my home atleast)
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According one of the headlines on the main page of XDA, "Dim Capacitive Buttons on HTC Rezound Running Sense 4". A dev was able to dim the captivate buttons on the HTC Rezound and we can't figure out how to dim the flash?
adv1sory said:
According one of the headlines on the main page of XDA, "Dim Capacitive Buttons on HTC Rezound Running Sense 4". A dev was able to dim the captivate buttons on the HTC Rezound and we can't figure out how to dim the flash?
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I don't see how they are related. You can dim the capacitive buttons on the atrix as well. I don't think there is huge demand for dimming the flash...
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Let me understand the problem
Niece is only available for pictures at night and or in dark basements...?
Solution:
Just carry a halogen flashlight with you at all times, or a candle is good too but could burn if placed too close to skin
If the flashlight is too bright for her eyes you can cut a piece of tape and cover the lense..
Now is good and your note doesn't have any glue from tape.. Problem solved, Leave a "thanks" bellow please.
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The worst phone experience with this smartphone

OK. I got my ICS update from Rogers and this smartphone picked up its speed. Fun!
Battery life is about the same - poor but I've learned to live with it. Extra batteries!!
However, I can't stand the 'phone' function of this smart phone. This might sound like me bashing Galaxy note but I swear to you this is a legitimate issue I'm having with this device. So bear with me and please help me if you can.
Issue:
Often when I dial someone and put the phone against my face, the phone buttons on screen will get pressed by my face. This is especially worse if I had keypad screen activated than regular dialling screen.
This is really a big issue especially when you are trying to get pass the automated system because after you input the correct choice, your face will start pressing all kinds of button eventually the automated system tells me they can't understand my response.
(I try to get by with speaker or headset but that's not always the available option. I often need to put the phone against my face, the traditional way.)
No other touch screen device had any issue with my face/skin. Is my galaxy note's proximity sensor broken?
FYI- I noticed when I was on stock GB, the phone always had this issue where when I take the phone away from my face, it took about 2 second for the screen to comeback on. Sometimes it blinks couple of times, not knowing whether screen should be on or off. Honestly, I can't confirm that this is gone since ICS update... only had ICS for short time.
But now I'm having a issue of pressing all kinds of button while talking to someone. This isn't fun for me or for the person on the other line.
With iPhone it was really simple:
close to my face -> screen off
away from my face -> screen on
I need this to work
You can test the proximity sensor by holding your finger over it. Take the phone away from your face when you're in a call and put your finger over the proximity sensor to see if the screen turns off.
You could also test it with Smart Screen Off:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.android.smartscreenoff
I haven't had any problems with my proximity sensor, at all.
EDIT: To clarify studacris' post below this one, I had accidentally quoted the entire OP. He's not calling out the OP, he was calling out me.
Was it really necessary to quote the novella that is the op?
Hey thanks for the reply. I forgot to mention I'm one of the user who is also having issue with smart screen off.
It could be type of case I'm using or the app also but now with phone issue I described in the previous post makes me think it's the device.
Also I read from the app review by users and many Note users trying to use this app are complaining it's not working for them....
I swear some people think xda is their own personal journal.
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What's wrong with me describing my exact issue? Trust me I don't talk about my phone problems on my personal journal... I don't know about you
try making a call and putting your finger near the proximity sensor, just right of the speaker. If the screen does not turn off, you probably have a defective phone and should get it replaced.
Yea, seems that if you post positions that are NOT exactly what others believe, you're just being a whiney pain in the butt, where as the general discussion forum is for just that GENERAL concerning the device. So this user has a crappy experience, guess what?? There are MORE of us that were true believers of this device until Samsung & AT&T put out software that completely disables features and makes certain features of the phone worthless. Personally, I didn't have an issue with the proximity sensor, mine was the GPS that went to crap after the ICS update, as well as the leaks that were put out. NOTHING that they (AT&T/Samsung) leaked or released for ICS for this phone has given reliable GPS functionality.
So yea, if you want to gripe, gripe on, if you don't have anything contributing to say, don't post. Just being stupid and snide to keep your post count high is pathedic. And if people take offense to anything I say, Oh well. If the shoe fits, I'll smack you with it and then shove it up your butt to remind you of the lesson.
Good day & good luck with your issue on the note. Mine is being resolved. AT&T is shipping me an HTC One X given I've had 3 different Samsung devices in under a year and ALL have been crippled by software updates from AT&T/Samsung. So not MY problem they can't update the device and keep it functional. Not taking referb, not using my warantee, NOTHING like that, they have replaced with NEW devices. So now I have a Skyrocket, Note, and the One X all in under a year and didn't pay for anything but the ORIGINAL phone on my contract, the Infuze 4G.
Just be firm, courteous, and you can get results from AT&T. It's well documented some of the issues since ICS (Especially the GPS), and they are seeing that the software isn't ready for prime time yet.
sunshines4u said:
What's wrong with me describing my exact issue? Trust me I don't talk about my phone problems on my personal journal... I don't know about you
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hey, so the proximity sensor isnt working for you for sure? Also it doesnt happen to be a white note does it? Im asking because some iphone white replacement screens do the same thing. Has you screen been replaced? have you tried a factory reset? Im just thinking here..
Some people just have no life. They give you some lame comment implying you shouldn't be posting or your post was a waste of space here, yet their own post was utterly useless and takes up space without contributing a thing. Pay no attention to such asshattery.
I can't say that I've had any issue like this with my Note. Seems to work exactly as expected. It definitely sounds like an issue with the sensor since it appears to have affected you across different OS versions. If I were you I'd bring the phone in for repair.
Sorry I can't be more helpful and good luck!
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studacris said:
Was it really necessary to quote the novella that is the op?
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Usually I try not to, but the XDA 2013 template automatically does if you click the reply at the bottom of a post.
deadman_raziel said:
Personally, I didn't have an issue with the proximity sensor, mine was the GPS that went to crap after the ICS update, as well as the leaks that were put out.
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My GPS has suffered too. I use my phone to track my cycling rides and sometimes it takes 5-8 mins to find my location. This is after the ics update. After the initial locate it is fairly good using My Tracks .
Haven't had any problems with the proximity sensor.
I have had blackberries, hd7, hd2, radar, iPhones, and more. I haven't had a phone I enjoy as much as this one.
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I have a black note without any screen protector... I just tried finger test someone suggested above and it works fine. One thing g I noticed was when speaker is on, and the proximity sensor becomes inactive.. But I think that's normal. So my phone's sensor is ok?
deadman_raziel said:
NOTHING that they (AT&T/Samsung) leaked or released for ICS for this phone has given reliable GPS functionality.
So yea, if you want to gripe, gripe on, if you don't have anything contributing to say, don't post. Just being stupid and snide to keep your post count high is pathedic. And if people take offense to anything I say, Oh well. If the shoe fits, I'll smack you with it and then shove it up your butt to remind you of the lesson..
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Oh cool. Threatening people you'll never meet behind a keyboard.
I'm not sure what's wrong with it GPS. Mine has been flawless on GB and leaked ICS
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If the sensor is working, then just aim the top of the phone to touch your face first. If you touch the middle of the screen before the proximity sensor registers, then it won't work.
OP, don't mind the smartasses. Some people can't help cluttering the forum with their dumb editorial comments, lol.
Anyway, I never had the problem you describe on Gingerbread, and haven't seen lots of reports, so I'm guessing it's probably a wonky sensor.
phailyoor said:
If the sensor is working, then just aim the top of the phone to touch your face first. If you touch the middle of the screen before the proximity sensor registers, then it won't work.
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Hmmmm. this could be it. Maybe I'm so eager to talk before listening. LOL. I will keep this in mind. Thx
Lucky for me.....I have a bluetooth and don't worry about these issues. I know what you're saying though, sometimes if I move the phone from my face and back quick it gets to where the screen won't turn back on during the call unless i wipe my finger across the sensor.
i believe its fine unless you had to cover a great amount of area. it is such a large phone to with at times. you use it on the right side of your head? yea i would do more test runs to insure that you are covering it up. i think the speaker thing is normal though, but i never use it so can't be certain. btw the issues the white iphones i had was solved by taking a little piece of electrical tape and poking two small holes and putting it over the prox sensor. the issue was that the glass was letting in too much light in. the sensor was still doing its job, but couldn't properly because the amount of light being let in.
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Ladies & Gentlemen, let's play nice...I know I am not a Mod.........yet.

Capacitive buttons not lighting up

Found other similar posts in Q&A. I have to cover the light sensor or be in pitch black to get the buttons to light up. Anyone else? One guy already swapped for a new phone but same problem.
Yep its pretty much hit and miss with this phone. I had to exchange my first one for a different issue, but the capacitive buttons on both don't light up unless in really low light. Personally I like this as I would turn button backlights off with CM based Roms on other phones. I know where the buttons are, don't need them to light up.
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I was wondering the same thing. Mine only light up in very low light or dark. Unless there is a control for it, it is a bug
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I'm not so sure it is a bug. It seems equally possible that they only turn on in extremely low light by design. HTC might assume (and rightfully) that you know where the buttons are after a while and don't need them illuminated unless it is dark enough to not see the phone very well or at all.
Personally, I'm glad they don't light up a lot. I know where they are, I can see them fine in low light and I don't like when capacitive buttons are always shinning at me when I don't need them.
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I think it is a battery saving feature. Why would you need them on in the light anyway. They are not invisible like on the note 2.
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I think it is a battery saving feature. Why would you need them on in the light anyway. They are not invisible like on the note 2.
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I agree but I have still wondered about it. Sometimes mine won't light up at all in dark. But not bothering enough to take it back lol
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mgladden2 said:
Found other similar posts in Q&A. I have to cover the light sensor or be in pitch black to get the buttons to light up. Anyone else? One guy already swapped for a new phone but same problem.
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I've got the same problem. The phone has a problem. I installed AndroSensor on the dna and my razr. The dna consistently gives me false readings. If there's any light at all it gives a 200 lux reading. If you are in total darkness it will reset. That's why your work around works. The phone has a light sensor that, either by design or defect, doesn't differentiate light levels between 2 to 200 lux. It defaults to the higher figure and the cpu apparently uses this figure to shut the lights down.
Personally, I find this to be a little too convoluted to be an energy saving design. I believe it's a bug that a future update will deal with.
Same here. Also.........they arent bright enough!! Lol we need a mod for this. Ill get right on it.
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Mine light up all the time no matter how dark or light it is. They always seem to work on my end.
WilliamStern said:
Mine light up all the time no matter how dark or light it is. They always seem to work on my end.
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Well mine work, just has to b pretty dark. Btw, theres an app in the one xl forums to dim, or turn off completely that works for our DNA. Ill link u guys to it.
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Anyone who consistently uses the phone in a dimly lit room will want it fixed. I watch movies with a single low-watt lamp on, and I like to use the phone periodically. Having the lights off means that every third button press doesn't land exactly on the capacitive part. If I force the lights on by covering the sensor, I never miss. There's very little play on the sensor area, so you either land perfectly or not at all. Definitely looking forward to a fix. I just hope it's not a hardware glitch that can't detect 2 to 200 lux.

Screen is not bright at all....

I just played with the G3 and when I went through the settings to display, I realized it was maxed out. I backed it down to half and it was damn near dark. On full bright it's not as bright as my S5 on half.
Having to max it will be a huge battery issue...grrrrr!!!!
get over it, go out with somebody else... keep your s5?
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get over it, go out with somebody else... keep your s5?
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Get over what? Did I say there was a problem? I am reporting my findings.
I was worried about this, GPad had the same issues and I went back to my trusty N7. Damn
Just to clarify, you can change the brightness level while it still is on auto to change the max brightness. Are you sure it still wasn't on auto? Also, was it warm and possibly overheating and dimming the screen some? It also supposedly won't max out when charging.
I didn't think to check the brightness on the AT&T demo but it seemed bright enough in the brightly lit room. I believe one website speced it out at about the same nits as the DNA which I thought was bright enough, and much brighter than my Note 2.
I kind of wish phones had matte screens though. Then we wouldn't get the reflection in sunlight.
So when I'm on pornhub I can't see the happy endings with the dark screen?
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flaring afro said:
Just to clarify, you can change the brightness level while it still is on auto to change the max brightness. Are you sure it still wasn't on auto? Also, was it warm and possibly overheating and dimming the screen some? It also supposedly won't max out when charging.
I didn't think to check the brightness on the AT&T demo but it seemed bright enough in the brightly lit room. I believe one website speced it out at about the same nits as the DNA which I thought was bright enough, and much brighter than my Note 2.
I kind of wish phones had matte screens though. Then we wouldn't get the reflection in sunlight.
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It was all the way up. I then put it on auto and went down to 41, which is where my S5 lives...so dark. I then went all the way bright again and said to myself.....this is the level I'm used to.
I'll adjust to it I'm sure, but dunno why it doesn't go very bright.
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It was all the way up. I then put it on auto and went down to 41, which is where my S5 lives...so dark. I then went all the way bright again and said to myself.....this is the level I'm used to.
I'll adjust to it I'm sure, but dunno why it doesn't go very bright.
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"It was all the way up"....That's what she said....?
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Rootuser3.0 said:
So when I'm on pornhub I can't see the happy endings with the dark screen?
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"It was all the way up"....That's what she said....?
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Two posts like this...good to know where your mind stays
A thread was needed for this? There's already a general discussion thread here full of got my tracking, blah, blah. While I appreciate you reporting a concern of yours, I don't see why this cant go there? This isnt going to stop anyone from getting it. Not trying to be rude OP.
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A thread was needed for this? There's already a general discussion thread here full of got my tracking, blah, blah. While I appreciate you reporting a concern of yours, I don't see why this cant go there? This isnt going to stop anyone from getting it. Not trying to be rude OP.
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Actually as someone who is thinking of purchasing the device I welcome this thread.
By the way, who the heck are you? I believe there are mods who police the threads, we dont need you chiming in.
It's just kind of funny the first thread you see in the verizon section is someone complaining about the brightness (who already has an s5) when it's been thoroughly covered that the screen doesn't go as bright as some would hope... I checked it out in the AT&T store the other day and it it was bright in there with lots of sunlight.. It never phased me that it was dim. And it most scenarios I am going to be in darker situations than the AT&T store.. I say enjoy your s5.. Party on.
dscottjr81 said:
A thread was needed for this? There's already a general discussion thread here full of got my tracking, blah, blah. While I appreciate you reporting a concern of yours, I don't see why this cant go there? This isnt going to stop anyone from getting it. Not trying to be rude OP.
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Dude....I am not trying to stop anyone from buying it. I have two on the way to me. I am just telling people what I immediately noticed when I held the phone. Often times people don't want to read through 137 pages to find an answer. This isn't the first and surely isn't the last dup thread you'll see. You could have easily not come in....with all due respect
lol
EVOme said:
Two posts like this...good to know where your mind stays
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from the person who has an avatar with "female orgasm"...
sexist much? lol
JK
thedanks said:
It's just kind of funny the first thread you see in the verizon section is someone complaining about the brightness (who already has an s5) when it's been thoroughly covered that the screen doesn't go as bright as some would hope... I checked it out in the AT&T store the other day and it it was bright in there with lots of sunlight.. It never phased me that it was dim. And it most scenarios I am going to be in darker situations than the AT&T store.. I say enjoy your s5.. Party on.
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As I told the other dude....My comparison to the S5 is only because that is what I have. I am ditching the S5 for the G3, so it's obvious I would look for what's better and where it lacks....So just because YOU think it's bright enough and wherever you say it was 'thoroughly covered' that there is a brightness concern, I guess that makes you sane and everyone else crazy.
Let people judge for themselves before you start scaring mass amounts of people away from buying the phone man. The title of the thread is a very in your face. My opinion is that it's bright enough for me.
The g3 gets around 450 nits at maximum brightness the s5 is around 500. Its not night and day difference so bfd. The s5 does get a little brighter in Sun light. But no one should be using max brightness indoors
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EVOme said:
I just played with the G3 and when I went through the settings to display, I realized it was maxed out. I backed it down to half and it was damn near dark. On full bright it's not as bright as my S5 on half.
Having to max it will be a huge battery issue...grrrrr!!!!
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There is an option to increase the contrast in the settings, it is set to a more natural tone to begin with. The S5 is majorly over saturated and although can be set to a higher temp then the G3 screen, it goes in line to the current trend of over-saturated screens as of late. Kick the contrast up on the G3 and see if that appeases your issues.
I would also like to add 450 nits is the v equivalent of 450 candlepower over one square meter or just imagine 450 candles lit in one square meter it is no slouch by any means. And Any real useable lcd in sunlight needs to be in the 1000 to 2000 nit range
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thedanks said:
get over it, go out with somebody else... keep your s5?
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It is not very bright and the contrast is not very good (it does not stand out though unless comparing next to each other). As per reviews and display analysis, this is part of the heat and power management of using a Qhd display with the current display panel tech LG uses. Each pixel has the same power efficiency as a 1080p panel, but twice the pixels to power up. Early next year we should see the second generation for Qhd panels that have the same power efficiency of 1080p displays now. Thing is 1080p will be even better, so still will have better battery life and performance.
Samsung will likely have less issues due to amoled tech using less power overall. Who knows though until the Note 3 and Prime release. Big battle brewing with Apple this fall.

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