Hey,
So I'm on the. 510 firmware and have had no screen issues etc before.
I recently unchecked the Optimize Backlight display setting - big mistake. My phone completely froze and took me awhile before it would even power on again and when it finally did it kept on blacking out.
Finally managed to quickly get into the settings to disable the Optimize Backlight and then reboot.
Question: what can we do about this? I do not like how the screen looks with Optimize.Backlight on but I can not turn it off as I then won't be able to use the phone.
So frustrating.
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What exactly is "Optimised Backlight" supposed to do? I'm not game to turn it off now.
My friend u can tick/untick Optimize Backlighting, don't forget to restart you device. (Just remember it will take 1-2 min to restart your phone).
Abour freez ...I'm sure it was a coincidence
avetny said:
My friend u can tick/untick Optimize Backlighting, don't forget to restart you device. (Just remember it will take 1-2 min to restart your phone).
Abour freez ...I'm sure it was a coincidence
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Thanks but it is not coincidence. Many others have been reporting issues with this setting and i have had NO issues with my device at all, then as soon as i turn off the optimize backlight, my phone starts acting really weird.
It makes it very unstable when it is off, the phone randomly blacks out and refuses to turn and when it does turn on, just behaves like there is a problem.
Point is, this setting and a bug like this should not have made it past the approval process especially because i had no issues before.
Its poor from sony and just sloppy. Almost every firmware update has brought along its own set of problems.
prbdave said:
What exactly is "Optimised Backlight" supposed to do? I'm not game to turn it off now.
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It is supposed to save some battery life by adjusting the screen depending on what content is on the screen.
It basically makes the screen more dim, lower contrast and worse saturation. Its a ****ty setting to be honest. Excuse my language
ScottishSwan said:
Thanks but it is not coincidence. Many others have been reporting issues with this setting and i have had NO issues with my device at all, then as soon as i turn off the optimize backlight, my phone starts acting really weird.
It makes it very unstable when it is off, the phone randomly blacks out and refuses to turn and when it does turn on, just behaves like there is a problem.
Point is, this setting and a bug like this should not have made it past the approval process especially because i had no issues before.
Its poor from sony and just sloppy. Almost every firmware update has brought along its own set of problems.
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You need to restart device after each time you check/unchecked optimize backlighting to see effect.
avetny said:
You need to restart device after each time you check/unchecked optimize backlighting to see effect.
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Yes I know and I have done this.
It's best just to leave that setting along. Nothing but trouble.
Sony needs to fix this.
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I think on the next update. Sony will fix this issue by just RENAME the "Optimized backlighting" option to "PREVENT SOD ON REBOOT" and make a widget to the desktop. So people will remember to tick it before rebooting their phone. That's all hahaa
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I think on the next update. Sony will fix this issue by just RENAME the "Optimized backlighting" option to "PREVENT SOD ON REBOOT" and make a widget to the desktop. So people will remember to tick it before rebooting their phone. That's all hahaa
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I think on the next update. Sony will fix this issue by just RENAME the "Optimized backlighting" option to "PREVENT SOD ON REBOOT" and make a widget to the desktop. So people will remember to tick it before rebooting their phone. That's all hahaa
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Prevent sod and make your glorious triluminos display looks like cr*p is more like it
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ScottishSwan said:
Hey,
So I'm on the. 510 firmware and have had no screen issues etc before.
I recently unchecked the Optimize Backlight display setting - big mistake. My phone completely froze and took me awhile before it would even power on again and when it finally did it kept on blacking out.
Finally managed to quickly get into the settings to disable the Optimize Backlight and then reboot.
Question: what can we do about this? I do not like how the screen looks with Optimize.Backlight on but I can not turn it off as I then won't be able to use the phone.
So frustrating.
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I'm on the .526 firmware, and when I turn on or off the optimised backlighting option, the screen blacks out for like 1-2 seconds, and then it works fine. The phone doesn't behave any differently.
I haven't tried rebooting yet with the optimised backlighting on or off.
Since you mention that you're on .510 firmware, maybe updating to .526 will fix this problem.
p.s. my xperia .526 is from HK.
jack1192 said:
I'm on the .526 firmware, and when I turn on or off the optimised backlighting option, the screen blacks out for like 1-2 seconds, and then it works fine. The phone doesn't behave any differently.
I haven't tried rebooting yet with the optimised backlighting on or off.
Since you mention that you're on .510 firmware, maybe updating to .526 will fix this problem.
p.s. my xperia .526 is from HK.
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On .526 TW unticked optimized backlight, had fake hang at first reboot then no SOD since yesterday. I performed the update after a wipe of data (with Flashtool wipe data automatically). Some people still complain about SOD.
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maquan said:
I think on the next update. Sony will fix this issue by just RENAME the "Optimized backlighting" option to "PREVENT SOD ON REBOOT" and make a widget to the desktop. So people will remember to tick it before rebooting their phone. That's all hahaa
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Well said..
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What does SOD mean?
CCJ22 said:
What does SOD mean?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080690
jack1192 said:
I'm on the .526 firmware, and when I turn on or off the optimised backlighting option, the screen blacks out for like 1-2 seconds, and then it works fine. The phone doesn't behave any differently.
I haven't tried rebooting yet with the optimised backlighting on or off.
Since you mention that you're on .510 firmware, maybe updating to .526 will fix this problem.
p.s. my xperia .526 is from HK.
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bASKOU said:
On .526 TW unticked optimized backlight, had fake hang at first reboot then no SOD since yesterday. I performed the update after a wipe of data (with Flashtool wipe data automatically). Some people still complain about SOD.
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Please try below and report back if the problem still exist.
Go to Settings - Display - Brightness.
Tick back Adapt to lighting conditions. (If you off previously)
Un-tick Optimized backlight.
Shutdown the phone.
On back the phone, did the fake hang appear?
One success login to phone, immediate locking the screen by pressing the power button, did the Screen of Dead (SOD) happen?
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Hi, is there a way to dim the notification led bar and to keep it on at all times or adjust how long it stays on for? Because when using the phone in the dark its a mission to find the back or home button.
Thanks
Try with light flow from market.
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I was also thinking of doing something with the bar light. During the day it's useless to keep it on, it's just using battery for nothing. It would be nice ti have a feature of turning off during the day and on in the evening. It would save a lot of battery also... I would prefer turning off for good and save battery.
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Try with light flow from market.
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Thanks already tried that, cant seem to find any option to control the notification bar led
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I was also thinking of doing something with the bar light. During the day it's useless to keep it on, it's just using battery for nothing. It would be nice ti have a feature of turning off during the day and on in the evening. It would save a lot of battery also... I would prefer turning off for good and save battery.
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they are just LED lights, barely use any battery anyway.
I think it should turn on almost every new notification it gets. For E-mal/Gmail, message, etc.
I have found an app called Adjbrightness that disable the soft keys but you need root. I don't have rooted my Xperia S so i will use the app called screen filter that have an option that disable the soft keys. I have putted the filter to 100% so it won't change my screen brightness. I will check if there some battery % saving or not.
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I have found an app called Adjbrightness that disable the soft keys but you need root. I don't have rooted my Xperia S so i will use the app called screen filter that have an option that disable the soft keys. I have putted the filter to 100% so it won't change my screen brightness. I will check if there some battery % saving or not.
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It does work in disabling the belts LEDs without root however I found it lagged my phone pretty bad, I haven't tested battery usage either.
I have a stupid question. How do I get the notification led bar to come on when I have a missed call, email, etc? All I have working is a blinking blue led light on the top left corner.
Thanks.
It would indeed be nice if you can just set for how long it must be On.
For now, gently tap the camera button, when you are in the dark, and the belt Leds are off
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It does work in disabling the belts LEDs without root however I found it lagged my phone pretty bad, I haven't tested battery usage either.
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I use Screen Filter to disable the soft keys light andt here is no lag. I can't say if is saving battery or not but I like the lights off because the lights from the bar can be very annoying sometime.
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The code to increase or decrease LDE lights is somewhere on the software. As well as pulse effect like when we connect the charger.
I will try to get in touch with a rom cooker and see if we can get to the source code. If I get my hands on it I will try to create a simple app to regulate the LEDs manually. Maybe activate the pulse effect for missed notifications.
katsuru said:
The code to increase or decrease LDE lights is somewhere on the software. As well as pulse effect like when we connect the charger.
I will try to get in touch with a rom cooker and see if we can get to the source code. If I get my hands on it I will try to create a simple app to regulate the LEDs manually. Maybe activate the pulse effect for missed notifications.
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That would actually be pretty amazing. It would be nice to have control of the bar, because I love the bar on this phone. Even having it for just missed calls I would be ecstatic .
katsuru said:
The code to increase or decrease LDE lights is somewhere on the software. As well as pulse effect like when we connect the charger.
I will try to get in touch with a rom cooker and see if we can get to the source code. If I get my hands on it I will try to create a simple app to regulate the LEDs manually. Maybe activate the pulse effect for missed notifications.
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Hi there any exciting news for us regarding the LEDs??
Razje said:
It would indeed be nice if you can just set for how long it must be On.
For now, gently tap the camera button, when you are in the dark, and the belt Leds are off
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This is actually quite helpful, thanks!!!
I'm going to try to make something for the leds this week and next week
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Hi there any exciting news for us regarding the LEDs??
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not yet, I need to work with someone who knows java and Eclipse good enough.
katsuru said:
not yet, I need to work with someone who knows java and Eclipse good enough.
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I can give it a try, I need to work with EasyEclipse at school for my lessons of Java
Let's start working together
krabappel2548 said:
I can give it a try, I need to work with EasyEclipse at school for my lessons of Java
Let's start working together
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I am up for it
Edit: Main problem right now that I am facing is not even eclipse related. I wonder how are we gona be able to override the system values, for example the max current can be changed and it stays there untouched, that way we can completely disable the LEDs lets say for the day time, but, I havent found a way to override the brightness, it goes from 0-255 , 0 being OFF , 255 Full brightness, whenever the screen goes off/on the system automatically re-adjusts the brightness levels without changing the max current values.
Lets imagine, I wanna show off and have my LED shining in the evening even with the screen OFF, i managed to do it once, but it was a matter of time until the system override my values :/
Edit2: I just came up with a solution while writing my 1st edit, and it works lol... I will get on eclipse tomorrow!
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katsuru said:
I am up for it
Edit: Main problem right now that I am facing is not even eclipse related. I wonder how are we gona be able to override the system values, for example the max current can be changed and it stays there untouched, that way we can completely disable the LEDs lets say for the day time, but, I havent found a way to override the brightness, it goes from 0-255 , 0 being OFF , 255 Full brightness, whenever the screen goes off/on the system automatically re-adjusts the brightness levels without changing the max current values.
Lets imagine, I wanna show off and have my LED shining in the evening even with the screen OFF, i managed to do it once, but it was a matter of time until the system override my values :/
Edit2: I just came up with a solution while writing my 1st edit, and it works lol... I will get on eclipse tomorrow!
here is a picture:
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Ok, let me know if it worked
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Ok, this is annoying. I have my display timeout set to 5 minutes, but when I use the phone functions, the screen timeout is 30 seconds and there seems to be no way to change it. This is very annoying when trying to call an IVR and the screen keeps turning off.
Anyone know how I can fix this issue?
Thanx,
Rob
Thinking you might be able to go into call settings, and turn off your proximity sensor.(ICS rom)...not sure on GB.
this will allow the screen to stay on. and If the screen is touched, will refresh the 5 minute screen off time set by the OS.........
maybe......
try and report.....g
Already tried that with no success. I am using the ICS update. The problem existed in both versions though.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that experiences this....
RBeaubien said:
Already tried that with no success. I am using the ICS update. The problem existed in both versions though.
I'm sure I'm not the only one that experiences this....
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No, your not, but it sounds like your calling style may be a bit unique....long calls etc.
I'm sure more folks will chime in soon.
Sorry I could'nt help you.....g
What case and screen protector are you using? The sensor has to be uncovered. Its in the top right corner.
No case and no screen protector. Same issue on 2 friend's Notes'. It is a bug, just want to know if someone has found/fixed it.
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No case and no screen protector. Same issue on 2 friend's Notes'. It is a bug, just want to know if someone has found/fixed it.
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Just because you don't like the way it works doesn't mean it's a bug. I'm sure the intention is to prevent accidental touches when a phone call is ongoing. It's more likely just not implemented well.
At any rate, try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gr.androiddev.ScreenOn
@lactardjosh:
Thats a cool app. I was just getting annoyed about the blippin' screen going off while reading ( I'm slow ).
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I'm not sure that everyone reading this is quite understanding the problem.
Here's the easiest example:
1 - Phone yourself and leave a long detailed voicemail
2 - Call in to check that voicemail...but on speakerphone
3 - While listening to the voicemail, the screen will go dim after 30 seconds, regardless of your backlight setting.
The problem is that it's annoying to have to turn the screen back on (press the power button) just to press the on-screen buttons to save/delete the message. The same problem can occur while navigating any "touch tone" prompt system.
It would be nice if the phone function would follow the same backlight timeout settings as the rest of the phone.
Is that a power saving setting?
I understand the issue; it happens to me, too. And I also find it annoying.
It happens on my friend's Droid Razr Maxx, too.
OOOhhhhhhh....good thought !!
gonna try it now....g
@ RC...
I don't think so because I have the power saving stuff off. I'm amazed to be the first to complain about this. I suffered through this with GB, hoping that ICS would fix it, but to no avail. That PowerOn app is nice. I'm trying it now. Thanx for the suggestion. The right fix would be to set the phone app to follow the screen timeout.
Yeah, Rbeaubien is right-- the power saving settings didn't do it either.
The app that lactardjosh suggested is the only working solution.
Edit: I tried the app. It was a little work to set it up, and it works perfect. Thanks Josh!
Glad it worked.
The proximity sensor still works properly with that app enabled?
This has been driving me crazy. It does it even when not on a call or VM. Just leave the dialer open. Feels like it shuts off in a couple seconds. I make a ton of calls from my phone for work and it drives me insane that the dialer shuts off if I'm taking a while to put in the number.
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The ap Screebl works the best for me. Once you set the orientation the way you want, the light stays on till your phone goes below that point.
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RBeaubien said:
No case and no screen protector. Same issue on 2 friend's Notes'. It is a bug, just want to know if someone has found/fixed it.
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Its not a bug. The screen timeout does not work with what you have set. It defaults back to the 30 seconds to keep from accidentally hitting buttons while on calls. Samsung will tell u the same thing. It happens on my note infuse and skyrocket. Also on the inspire when i had it. ITS NOT A BUG!
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Justinfedor said:
Its not a bug. The screen timeout does not work with what you have set. It defaults back to the 30 seconds to keep from accidentally hitting buttons while on calls. Samsung will tell u the same thing. It happens on my note infuse and skyrocket. Also on the inspire when i had it. ITS NOT A BUG!
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Ok, it's not a bug, it's a POORLY implemented feature..... The proximity sensor is the feature that will keep you from hitting buttons accidentally.
And the ScreenOn app doesn't work all the time when on battery. Still annoying. Better than without though...
Problem solved.!
Please help me
huahaonam said:
I had some problems with galaxy SIII, I press the phone power off the screen and press the power is very straight phone screen, do not stop at the screen claws, and when the phone press and hold 2 seconds to power off power, no notice option such as: airplane mode, Data sevice, Reboot, Or power off
We hope the developers can help me, Thank all
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not sure about the lock screen issue. but the power options you are talking about are fine..think of them as shortcuts
huahaonam said:
I had some problems with galaxy SIII, I press the phone power off the screen and press the power is very straight phone screen, do not stop at the screen claws, and when the phone press and hold 2 seconds to power off power, no notice option such as: airplane mode, Data sevice, Reboot, Or power off
We hope the developers can help me, Thank all
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I have no idea what you said here.
+1 People would help only if they can understand. Sorry mate I know english is not native to you but it is hard to understand what you wrote
watsa said:
+1 People would help only if they can understand. Sorry mate I know english is not native to you but it is hard to understand what you wrote
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I have no idea what you said here.
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what he was trying to say was that when he presses the power key the phone goes to sleep..but when he wakes it, it goes directly to the home screen and doesnt go to the lock screen.
the second thing he asked was why he gets those 3 options when he presses the power key for 2 seconds.
ok then for first issue, lockscreen is set to none?
watsa said:
ok then for first issue, lockscreen is set to none?
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most likely..if you can explain to him how to set the lock screen his problem will be solved.
k786 said:
what he was trying to say was that when he presses the power key the phone goes to sleep..but when he wakes it, it goes directly to the home screen and doesnt go to the lock screen.
the second thing he asked was why he gets those 3 options when he presses the power key for 2 seconds.
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problem here, thank brother translate, my english is bad, I have tried many ROM, but the problem is not resolved successfully,
ok then for first issue, lockscreen is set to none?
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No established Locksreen claws, drawing, not NONE, Sure 100%,
Nice one Google translate
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No established Locksreen claws, drawing, not NONE, Sure 100%,
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Does it happen on bone stock ROM? Have you tried flashing a stock ROM and peforming factory reset? Dont install any apps and see if you still have this behavior? Could be one of rogue apps...
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Does it happen on bone stock ROM? Have you tried flashing a stock ROM and peforming factory reset? Dont install any apps and see if you still have this behavior? Could be one of rogue apps...
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sure I flashing Stock Rom, and Cook Rom in Recovery, But Phone not working with Lock Screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1741752.html Problem here, I like state
huahaonam said:
sure I flashing Stock Rom, and Cook Rom in Recovery, But Phone not working with Lock Screen
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did you download a 3rd part app by any chance? if so try deleting it.. if not did you change anything within the settings or if this happened randomly try doing a factory reset it might help..
This is what happens when you mess around your phone without knowing what you are doing.
after up rom restart method not work,hold power 2s phone is off, , up rom factory reset, i tried, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708371&page=246
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huahaonam said:
after up rom restart method not work,hold power 2s phone is off, , up rom factory reset, i tried, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708371&page=246
Brother not understand problem
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ok i see you are using the rom foxhound..thats why when you press the power button for 2 seconds the extended power menu pops up..its built into the rom nothing wrong with your phone.
Now to fix lock screen try this. Go to Settings > Security > Set Up Screen Lock..there choose whichever type of lock screen you want
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the second thing he asked was why he gets those 3 options when he presses the power key for 2 seconds.
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I think he's saying that when he holds the power key for 2 seconds he doesn't get those options.
Anyway, his 2 problems (no lockscreen + power button not showing options) were common on the S2 when ICS was released. It happened mainly to people with corrupt imei. Turned out the keystr file was missing in the efs folder and copying one or creating a new one fixed the issue.
OP, if you still have this problem let me know and I will attach the needed file.
First check if you have the keystr file as shown below. Use root explorer or es file explorer to check.
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I think he's saying that when he holds the power key for 2 seconds he doesn't get those options.
Anyway, his 2 problems (no lockscreen + power button not showing options) were common on the S2 when ICS was released. It happened mainly to people with corrupt imei. Turned out the keystr file was missing in the efs folder and copying one or creating a new one fixed the issue.
OP, if you still have this problem let me know and I will attach the needed file.
First check if you have the keystr file as shown below. Use root explorer or es file explorer to check.
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yes, my idea he had a very accurate translation, SR english is bad, many did not understand the problem I'm talking error screen lock mode and restart method
keystr --> editor viewer, ON matter which type S2 not like him, and keystr in which I could write like that:fingers-crossed:
huahaonam said:
yes, my idea he had a very accurate translation, SR english is bad, many did not understand the problem I'm talking error screen lock mode and restart method
keystr --> editor viewer, ON matter which type S2 not like him, and keystr in which I could write like that:fingers-crossed:
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Have you fixed the problem?
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Hi all
Sometimes the screen on my i9205 dims the screen down to maybe 50% brightness even though I have manually set it to 100% and the screen timeout to 10min. When checking the brightness slider it's still at 100% and there's nothing I can do to make the screen bright again besides rebooting the phone. Anyone else seeing this "Dim Bug"?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Tubgirl said:
Hi all
Sometimes the screen on my i9205 dims the screen down to maybe 50% brightness even though I have manually set it to 100% and the screem timeout to 10min. When checking the brightness slider it's still at 100% and there's nothing I can do to make the screen bright again besides rebooting the phone. Anyone else seeing this?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Make sure it's not using automatic brightness. Untick the square on the side of the brightness slider.
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Make sure it's not using automatic brightness. Untick the square on the side of the brightness slider.
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It's already unticked.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Tubgirl said:
It's already unticked.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Check if power saving mode is enabled on the settings. Also check if you have apps that regulate screen brightness to save power like juice defender, lux, etc.
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Check if power saving mode is enabled on the settings. Also check if you have apps that regulate screen brightness to save power like juice defender, lux, etc.
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Power saving mode is disabled and I haven't installed any programs that should automaticcaly mess with the brightness... I'm starting to think my unit is defective.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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Tubgirl said:
Power saving mode is disabled and I haven't installed any programs that should automaticcaly mess with the brightness... I'm starting to think my unit is defective.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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How often does the screen dim? How much battery is left when it dims? The next time it dims check what apps are running in the background.
Do you have screen mode set to adapt display?
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gx3k said:
How often does the screen dim? How much battery is left when it dims? The next time it dims check what apps are running in the background.
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It varies... first I thought it only happened when using the internet browser but it just happened when using xda app. I haven't checked the background apps. It happens no matter what battery %... it can be 100% and it still happens.
thering1975 said:
Do you have screen mode set to adapt display?
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No
I did a factory reset to see if it was something I installed. After booting the phone and setting it up I went to settings to change the screen mode from Standard to Dynamic (or something like that) and then it immediately happened.
So I did another factory reset and now I haven't entered the screen mode settings page at all and I'll see if it still will happen.
Brgds... /Tubgirl
hi
i have the same problem
prad1po said:
hi
i have the same problem
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Did turning off dynamic screen work for you?
Kangburra said:
Did turning off dynamic screen work for you?
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My Mega is on dynamic screen mode since I got it and never had problems with dimming.
gx3k said:
My Mega is on dynamic screen mode since I got it and never had problems with dimming.
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It depends on what you are viewing but it can explain why the screen dims as content changes.
I am having the same probs.....i cant believe i traded my Note 2 for this one......anybody resolved this issue yet or should i try using a custom rom an see if its software related?
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Custom roms wont make a diff as same bases.
I cant say ive experienced it myself but everyones phone and setup is different. And I use tasker so my brightness per apps is set there so iguess I wouldnt notice it.
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This issue I was having the first day I owned the device. I changed a few settings rebooted and it's not happened since.
Put it on dynamic display turning off the automatic adjusting. Turn auto brightness on.
Then pull the notification down and put the brightness bar setting manually on +5 , leaving auto brightness ticked though. (See photo below)
Then at night when you want it dimmer, slide the brightness bar to -5 .
Hope this works for you all to.....let me know
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Nope.....tried it 3 times and it still does it once in a while....
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This is annoying as hell... I thought I had it fixed when I did a factory reset and then never went into the Screen mode settings but it just happened again as I was browsing using Boat browser. Screen got dim and when I hit the home button going to the home screen the screen was still dim. No way to get the brightness up again besides to wait for a couple of minutes or to reboot.
Using the Auto+5 setting is not an option since it's not as bright as the non-auto full brightness.
Here are my device & settings info... the phone isn't and have never been rooted. ROM never updated and none available when checking in the About device menu.
About device
Model number: GT-I9205
Build number: JDQ39.I9205XXUAMED
Display settings
Screen mode: Standard
Adapt display: Disabled
Automatic brightness: Disabled
Brightness level: Maximum
Power saving mode: Disabled
I'll return my Mega if this doesn't get fixed
Brgds... /Tubgirl
Weird I've not experienced this problem since the above changed. But I am on MEA which is an older stock Rom
14.1.B.1.510 & .526 Fake Hang and SOD issue and prevent solution + misc others issues
I still facing following issues in latest firmware, issue 1 to 3 appear after .510 firmware, issue 4 to 6 appear since 1st initial firmware.
1. Fake hang in next startup once shutdown the phone with condition un-tick optimize backlight and tick adapt to lighting conditions.
2. SOD appear after the fake hang by simply click the power button to lock the screen.
3. English swiping input in Chinese Keyboard at mini keyboard layout is not working. All output is wrong wording. It look obvious it registered the swiping at full screen keyboard layout.
4. Chinese input by typing in most website not working in proper, only swiping is working.
5. Flickering / frame chopping when viewing Youtube video directly via Chrome where it not link to YouTube own app. No issue if watching YouTube at own YouTube app.
6. Download YouTube movie using third party app like JetVD facing same flickering / frame chopping video result.
Means Sony didn't solve any issues but instead adding more issues on it!
14.1.B.1.510 & .526 big issue and prevention. Sony didn't solved it even at newer .526 firmware. ...
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Below is how to rectified the problem exist and prevent solution.
How to make startup fake hang happen with SOD after success login the phone
Tick Adapt to lighting conditions.
Un-tick Optimised backlight and shutdown the phone.
Switch on the phone - you will facing the fake hang issue.
How to get SOD
After above scenario fake hang happen, wait until it load to phone, +/- 1 min.
Immediate locked the screen. Tada! Screen of Dead happen!
How to solved the issue
Force restart the phone - either take out the SIM card to let the phone auto restart itself or press and hold the red button beside SIM card and wait until 3 vibrate, the phone is switch off.
The fake hang still exist when the phone switching on, as usual wait +/-1 min to let the phone load in.
Tick back Optimised backlight and immediate shutdown the phone.
Now start the phone back, you will notice the fake hang during startup no longer happen.
No SOD also when locked and unlocked the screen.
Can we still not using the Optimised backlight?
YES - as long as you remember to tick back before plan to shutdown the phone.
Why I not prefer to use Optimised backlight?
The screen color more dull a bit and less pure black.
It is obvious noticeable when you slide left at App Drawer for more features of App Drawer, the dark grey will became bright grey in Optimised backlight.
Is SOD always happen
NO - It only happen when your boot-up facing fake hang issue.
Solution - always tick back Optimised Backlight before shutdown your phone until Sony solved it.
Andrewtst said:
I am pretty sure all 14.1.B.1.510 got this issue as few user already try (in my local Malaysia forum), at least it happen in Taiwan or Malaysia firmware.
Below is how to rectified the problem exist and prevent solution.
How to make startup fake hang happen
Un-tick Optimised backlight and shutdown the phone.
Switch on the phone - you will facing the fake hang issue.
How to get SOD
After above scenario fake hang happen, wait until it load to phone, +/- 1 min.
Immediate locked the screen. Tada! Screen of Dead happen!
How to solved the issue
Force restart the phone - either take out the SIM card to let the phone auto restart itself or press and hold the red button beside SIM card and wait until 3 vibrate, the phone is switch off.
The fake hang still exist when the phone switching on, as usual wait +/-1 min to let the phone load in.
Tick back Optimised backlight and immediate shutdown the phone.
Now start the phone back, you will notice the fake hang during startup no longer happen.
No SOD also when locked and unlocked the screen.
Can we still not using the Optimised backlight?
YES - as long as you remember to tick back before plan to shutdown the phone.
Why I not prefer to use Optimised backlight?
The screen color more dull a bit and less pure black.
It is obvious noticeable when you slide left at App Drawer for more features of App Drawer, the dark grey will became bright grey in Optimised backlight.
Is SOD always happen
NO - It only happen when your boot-up facing fake hang issue.
Solution - always tick back Optimised Backlight before shutdown your phone until Sony solved it.
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Thanks for the info mate, quick question, were can i get links to download vroot.
Thanks for the tip!
Still after update 14.1.B.1.526 the bug is there...
Feeling like a downgrade since the washout colors of the "force" backlight optimizer
I get this bug even with optimised backlight ticked. Only had it since updating to .526 though
Guitarfreak26 said:
I get this bug even with optimised backlight ticked. Only had it since updating to .526 though
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I also just update to .526.
Same symptoms.
You need and must - immediate tick back optimize backlight once fake hang and success login and remember immediate shutdown your phone.
The symptoms is gone if you doing above.
And you can un-tick back the optimize backlight later, but always remember must tick back before shutdown to prevent the issue re-appear.
mcteague said:
Thanks for the info mate, quick question, were can i get links to download vroot.
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Here - http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
Truly Disappointment with SONY this time!
SONY development team sleeping?
Big HUGE issue at firmware .510 where give your phone fake hang + continuer dead afer locked the screen. It can be prevent but troublesome.
Also another issue is swipe at Small keyboard layout at Chinese Keyboard for English input is not working.
BUT!!! SONY just release new firmware today earlier morning - 14.1.B.1.526 ... AND ALL issue at .510 still there!
What SONY do? SONY release New Sony Xperia Z Ultra firmware for FUN ?????
Current issue at 14.1.B.1.526
The fake hang + SOD issue.
Chinese keyboard when in small keyboard layout, the swipe in English input still fail to input.
What is new
Recorder - app is back.
** The color still as usual washout when tick Optimize Backlight. (No changes as some mention at XDA)
*** Bad update from Sony.
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Truly Disappointment with SONY this time!
SONY development team sleeping?
Big HUGE issue at firmware .510 where give your phone fake hang + continuer dead afer locked the screen. It can be prevent but troublesome.
Also another issue is swipe at Small keyboard layout at Chinese Keyboard for English input is not working.
BUT!!! SONY just release new firmware today earlier morning - 14.1.B.1.526 ... AND ALL issue at .510 still there!
What SONY do? SONY release New Sony Xperia Z Ultra firmware for FUN ?????
Current issue at 14.1.B.1.526
The fake hang + SOD issue.
Chinese keyboard when in small keyboard layout, the swipe in English input still fail to input.
What is new
Recorder - app is back.
** The color still as usual washout when tick Optimize Backlight. (No changes as some mention at XDA)
*** Bad update from Sony.
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recorder app is in my .510...what do u mean by "app is back"?
thatisazam said:
recorder app is in my .510...what do u mean by "app is back"?
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Recorder app is not in my .510 after I do full recovery. So for me, it is added back.
Andrewtst said:
Truly Disappointment with SONY this time!
SONY development team sleeping?
Big HUGE issue at firmware .510 where give your phone fake hang + continuer dead afer locked the screen. It can be prevent but troublesome.
Also another issue is swipe at Small keyboard layout at Chinese Keyboard for English input is not working.
BUT!!! SONY just release new firmware today earlier morning - 14.1.B.1.526 ... AND ALL issue at .510 still there!
What SONY do? SONY release New Sony Xperia Z Ultra firmware for FUN ?????
Current issue at 14.1.B.1.526
The fake hang + SOD issue.
Chinese keyboard when in small keyboard layout, the swipe in English input still fail to input.
What is new
Recorder - app is back.
** The color still as usual washout when tick Optimize Backlight. (No changes as some mention at XDA)
*** Bad update from Sony.
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Did you do a clean install or simply updated? Here SOD gone, screen colors really upgraded, some report bluetooth connectivity fixed (don't have bluetooth so can't say), always had recorder (can be uninstalled on "apps" ). Don't know about Chinese keyboard issue. Try to repair your phone on Pc Companion (think about backup your apps and data first). Seems people who made a clean install have no issues.
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Try simulating issue as below,
I didn't experience fake hang / SOD. I'm on .526
I had similar issue on 510 but not anymore on 526
I did fresh firmware upgrade from 510, wipe all my data and logs (did my backup using TB)
when i was on 510, fake hang and SOD happens event before root.
How to make startup fake hang happen
Un-tick Optimised backlight and shutdown the phone.
Switch on the phone - you will facing the fake hang issue.
How to get SOD
After above scenario fake hang happen, wait until it load to phone, +/- 1 min.
Immediate locked the screen. Tada! Screen of Dead happen!
Safar_Ibrahim said:
Try simulating issue as below,
I didn't experience fake hang / SOD. I'm on .526
I had similar issue on 510 but not anymore on 526
I did fresh firmware upgrade from 510, wipe all my data and logs (did my backup using TB)
when i was on 510, fake hang and SOD happens event before root.
How to make startup fake hang happen
Un-tick Optimised backlight and shutdown the phone.
Switch on the phone - you will facing the fake hang issue.
How to get SOD
After above scenario fake hang happen, wait until it load to phone, +/- 1 min.
Immediate locked the screen. Tada! Screen of Dead happen!
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Exactly what I was thinking, after clean install there is no problem. Seems that switching between regions by changing build.prop isn't the best thing to do. Only can report bugs after doing a fresh install, and .526 showed none for me, even find a big improvement on poor luminosity with the camera.
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bASKOU said:
Exactly what I was thinking, after clean install there is no problem. Seems that switching between regions by changing build.prop isn't the best thing to do. Only can report bugs after doing a fresh install, and .526 showed none for me, even find a big improvement on poor luminosity with the camera.
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I will do fresh install tomorrow to check whether it solved or not. If solved, is good.
I hope it solved. Not like previous .510 never help.
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I will do fresh install tomorrow to check whether it solved or not. If solved, is good.
I hope it solved. Not like previous .510 never help.
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Do you use "adapt to lighting condition", just tried it and got a SOD. First time I am using it as I usually manage it manually.
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Guys I'm on .526 but just upgraded after changing country code so I didn't do fresh install. I have SOD if I un-tick Backlight how would I go about doing fresh install and seeing as I am rooted shall I backup apps and accounts via TB first.
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bASKOU said:
Do you use "adapt to lighting condition", just tried it and got a SOD. First time I am using it as I usually manage it manually.
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Means you do fresh also got SOD? I always use adapt to lighting condition.
In this case means the problem is still exist there.
mcteague said:
Guys I'm on .526 but just upgraded after changing country code so I didn't do fresh install. I have SOD if I un-tick Backlight how would I go about doing fresh install and seeing as I am rooted shall I backup apps and accounts via TB first.
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Base on above user report, no point to do fresh install.
Andrewtst said:
Means you do fresh also got SOD? I always use adapt to lighting condition.
In this case means the problem is still exist there.
Base on above user report, no point to do fresh install.
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Yes, can't use adapt lighting condition without optimized backlight.
But I was wondering why I never got SOD, only because never used adapt. So "Optimized backlight" isn't the only option the make the phone bug.
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bASKOU said:
Yes, can't use adapt lighting condition without optimized backlight.
But I was wondering why I never got SOD, only because never used adapt. So "Optimized backlight" isn't the only option the make the phone bug.
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Ya, base on what you had describe, means the adapted to lighting conditions & optimized backlight is problematic.
Sony really not solved anything as I describe in .526 compare with previous .510 firmware...
I still facing following issues in latest firmware, issue 1 to 3 appear after .510 firmware, issue 4 to 6 appear since 1st initial firmware.
1. Fake hang in next startup once shutdown the phone with condition un-tick optimize backlight and tick adapt to lighting conditions.
2. SOD appear after the fake hang by simply click the power button to lock the screen.
3. English swiping input in Chinese Keyboard at mini keyboard layout is not working. All output is wrong wording. It look obvious it registered the swiping at full screen keyboard layout.
4. Chinese input by typing in most website not working in proper, only swiping is working.
5. Flickering / frame chopping when viewing Youtube video directly via Chrome where it not link to YouTube own app. No issue if watching YouTube at own YouTube app.
6. Download YouTube movie using third party app like JetVD facing same flickering / frame chopping video result.
Means Sony didn't solve any issues but instead adding more issues on it!
For those not understand what I written previously, here is a better understandably way to bring out the Fake Hang & SOD symptoms.
Set as screenshot below:
Immediate Power Off the Phone.
Turn on the Phone, you will notice after SONY logo, they is a fake hang, it take sometimes before continue.
The phone will became 100% brightness after success load to main launcher. You can only change the screen brightness after un-tick adapt to lighting conditions and move the slider.
Immediate click the power button to lock the screen. SOD (Screen Of Dead) appear.