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hey all, I am just wondering if there is a setting, or a trick to be able to see the screen in the Sun? I work outside and anytime someone calls, or i need to use the phone, I have to cup my hands over it and turn away from the sun, and do everything I can to just be able to see the screen? Do the anti-glare screen protectors work? Is it my otterbox case?
Wondering if there are any tricks of the trade?
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I use a matte screen protector. Works good enough, but you're only gonna get so much result. It's not really designed for the outdoors.
Yes go to you Display Properties and crank your brightness to the max. I use mine in the sun and see it perfectly. In fact I use a Powerbar that has Wifi/Bluetooth/GPS and the brightness function on it so its all at the fingertips. One push and the screen is medium bright another push and its full on bright and one more push and its at its lowest setting.. But youd be amazed how incredible the display is when the brightness is full blast.
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Yes go to you Display Properties and crank your brightness to the max. I use mine in the sun and see it perfectly. In fact I use a Powerbar that has Wifi/Bluetooth/GPS and the brightness function on it so its all at the fingertips. One push and the screen is medium bright another push and its full on bright and one more push and its at its lowest setting.. But youd be amazed how incredible the display is when the brightness is full blast.
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Ok, I have been keeping it on "auto brightness" I was assuming when it senses the sun? it maxes itself out?
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Ok, I have been keeping it on "auto brightness" I was assuming when it senses the sun? it maxes itself out?
Brew
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Auto brightness is garbage...well for me it is. I like having my brightness the lowest when im in doors and highest when im out doors. I have to do it manually but i dont mind.
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I like having my brightness the lowest when im in doors and highest when im out doors. I have to do it manually but i dont mind.
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I do this as well.
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That's what I do as well.
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Wondering if there are any tricks of the trade?
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Install my kernel, it increases the max brightness for your screen. The maximum brightness for 3D mode is 255, but the max brightness for standard mode is 232. I bumped standard mode to 255, so it is still within factory specs.
[Kernel][NOLIGHTS][LEDS][OC][2WCR] 8.20.2011 - v1.1.3
I read here that polarized sunglasses really help to see the screen in the sun;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224695
But I also read here that polarized sunglasses, in fact, make it harder to see;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148943
Go figure
Everyone's eyes work differently, so I suppose it's worth a try!
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Does anyone know if there is a way to adjust the display's color saturation and color balance? While the screen is eye popping to look at, the colors are not accurate. They are distinctly warm and oversaturated. This is great for looking at icons, but not so great for photographs. I know the international Galaxy S II has something called "background effect" where this can be set to 3 presets with varying saturation levels. But this option is missing on the AT&T SGS2. I found an app called Screen Adjuster in the market, but that only lets you increase saturation or change color balance by increasing the intensity of the Red, Green, or Blue values. There's no way to turn them down.
So has anyone figured out a way to adjust this? Thanks.
bump. also hoping to find a solution for this but not having any luck yet
+1 on this.. I am a professional photographer and I used to use my I4 to present my portfolio. As of today I can't do that, or I have to do re-do my portfolio specifically for the SGS2's display. Which I really don't wanna do.
"app called Screen Adjuster in the market"
Thanks for this! At least with that the color temp is somewhat fixable, but overall colors are still terrible. As long as Samsung insists on locking these devices into torch mode we're just screwed. It's a shame that this didn't ship with several selectable profiles like the regular version (although I never seen it so dunno how good that implementation is.)
Working on hardware calibrated monitors all day and then looking at this phone is a bit jarring.
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"app called Screen Adjuster in the market"
Thanks for this! At least with that the color temp is somewhat fixable, but overall colors are still terrible. As long as Samsung insists on locking these devices into torch mode we're just screwed. It's a shame that this didn't ship with several selectable profiles like the regular version (although I never seen it so dunno how good that implementation is.)
Working on hardware calibrated monitors all day and then looking at this phone is a bit jarring.
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I totally agree! My wife's iphone 4 looks way better with photographs. To me, photos on this phone look cartoonish.
LOL cartoonish
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This would be great. Caartoonish is exactly what it it. However, we need to keep in mind these displays are far from professional grade. I won't argue that some software could help bring a small level of 'professionalism', however.
I just read around the web that the international version of this phone has Settings, Display, Background Effects to calibrate?
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Well I checked out Screen Adjuster and it has the ability to change R,G,B values along with the brightness and Contrast ... so that's enough to for me to use me Eye-One Pro to calibrate the screen. I just need to put grayscale and R,G,B targets to the phone.
This should work just fine
can you post your settings when you calibrate it?
I also found this
Calibration Hack for Nexus One
Which I am now using. Since it has the grayscale bar built in. But this one requires Root access as you need to put the apk in to the /system/app.
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I also found this
Calibration Hack for Nexus One
Which I am now using. Since it has the grayscale bar built in. But this one requires Root access as you need to put the apk in to the /system/app.
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Great find! Do you know if CM7 is a requirement for this? This may be the best option for color correcting the display.
I just realized that with Screen Adjuster, you can change the color balance by adjusting the relative values of RGB, then turn the Brightness down to compensate for the elevated brightness levels. Without turning down the Brightness, the black pixels are no longer black. So it's a pretty decent solution.
Just got Screen Adjuster, are there any recommendations for "optimal settings?"
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Does anyone know if there is a way to adjust the display's color saturation and color balance? While the screen is eye popping to look at, the colors are not accurate. They are distinctly warm and oversaturated. This is great for looking at icons, but not so great for photographs. I know the international Galaxy S II has something called "background effect" where this can be set to 3 presets with varying saturation levels. But this option is missing on the AT&T SGS2. I found an app called Screen Adjuster in the market, but that only lets you increase saturation or change color balance by increasing the intensity of the Red, Green, or Blue values. There's no way to turn them down.
So has anyone figured out a way to adjust this? Thanks.
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I'll look into this - I'm surprised you find yours too warm, I think my phone is a little on the cool side - without a doubt bluer than my Infuse.
If it's supported by the I9100, I can probably find the relevant kernel interface.
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Just got Screen Adjuster, are there any recommendations for "optimal settings?"
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Problem is... just like calibrating a TV/Monitor is that it doesn't have High Bias and Low Bias R,G,B. High Bias changes the whites and Low bias changes the black.
Also, unless you plan on using your display at a constant brightness level, you will get color shift in the lower end of the spectrum
For what I have done is create an 18% gray jpg and a 82% gray as well as a 50% gray.
ON MY display the whites is on the warm side... but there is nothing one can do about it, because the apps just don't have those value to change
ON MY display the blacks are also very warm...
I WAS able to use my i1Pro (spectrophotometer, unlike the cheap colormeter) to get it pretty damn close to 6500k in the Black and Mid-tone.... again nothing one can do in the whites.
I am 90% happy with the results (I'm anal, but I can't do anything with the whites!)
My settings might get you close to 6500k (most likely not.. because ever display is different, and from what I see here some are too warm/cold..etc).. My settings are to use with Calibration from the Nexus One thread, and they are set up to have a warm mid-tone
Red: 627, Green: 623, Blue: 665
Mind you that I also am using CM's 7.1 with the brightness custom level set to my likings...
But it's night and day difference (if you are looking for realistic color representation). A lot of untrained eyes like the eye popping colors, while a calibrated display is much more subdued.
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... My settings are to use with Calibration from the Nexus One thread, and they are set up to have a warm mid-tone
Red: 627, Green: 623, Blue: 665
Mind you that I also am using CM's 7.1 with the brightness custom level set to my likings...
But it's night and day difference (if you are looking for realistic color representation). A lot of untrained eyes like the eye popping colors, while a calibrated display is much more subdued.
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I keep getting a force close after I install the apk. What version did you use? The app installs fine and will open but when I try to adjust RGB, I get the forced close. Thank you!
Been looking around for alarm clocks that have charging and maybe NFC too. I like the JBL but it doesn't have a clock on the front.
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Been looking around for alarm clocks that have charging and maybe NFC too. I like the JBL but it doesn't have a clock on the front.
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me too -;:fingers-crossed:
That's a great idea. Although my 900 is usually my alarm clock anyway.
I got this one and I actually like it
http://uk.oregonscientific.com/cat-...d-Wireless-Charging-Station.html#.UGXU3FHbOqg
Features temperature in/out, wireless charging but no NFC.
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I got this one and I actually like it
http://uk.oregonscientific.com/cat-...d-Wireless-Charging-Station.html#.UGXU3FHbOqg
Features temperature in/out, wireless charging but no NFC.
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Looks nice, is it too bright to have in your room or is there a dimmer?
Plus can you view the time if you look at the lcd from underneath, some cheaper screens can't be seen if your alarm block is higher than you in bed
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Looks nice, is it too bright to have in your room or is there a dimmer?
Plus can you view the time if you look at the lcd from underneath, some cheaper screens can't be seen if your alarm block is higher than you in bed
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I actually put some tinted plastic on it to make it darker as it was too bright for me. (got like 10x30cm that is used for car windows) cost me about 3 euros. For your other question, that's kind of hard to answer as I do not know how much higher or how far away etc you plan on putting the clock. I can read it from the side but my desk is on the same height as the bed ... if you can give me some more detailed infos i can try and test?
edit: it does have a dimmer switch, it was still too bright for me, thus the change ..
I've actually been considering that same alarm clock / charger. How sensitive is it to the area in which you put down your phone? Does it have to be completely exact? Also, does it only have a single alarm (I assume if it had a second one they'd say that, but just wanted to check).
I do wish they had an all black version though too, but oh well.
Anything in the USA?
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The one mentioned above IS available in the US.
http://us.oregonscientific.com/cat-...-prod-Time-and-Wireless-Charging-Station.html
Thanks...thought this was the UK link I saw on another site.
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Just got hold of this clock. It is very very bright (why the light is always on is mental), viewing angles are rubbish, its very loud, and it will only charge the 920 one way round.
Not worth the money, definitely getting retuned
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Just got hold of this clock. It is very very bright (why the light is always on is mental), viewing angles are rubbish, its very loud, and it will only charge the 920 one way round.
Not worth the money, definitely getting retuned
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I also have this clock and find it great.
Viewing angle is fine for me if i set it to high. Brightness really doesn't effect me or my partner and we both hate light =/ so dunno about that...It charges both ways around =/ with the headset jack pointing the line put it on the line. With it away from the line move it 3mm away from the line. And being loud...Well that's what you need in an alarm clock
Workshop2 said:
Just got hold of this clock. It is very very bright (why the light is always on is mental), viewing angles are rubbish, its very loud, and it will only charge the 920 one way round.
Not worth the money, definitely getting retuned
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As mentioned the brightness was also an Issue for me so I simply got a 2$ tinted car-foil and stuck it on + cut it out around the corners of the display. This is close to invisible and makes the screen perfectly dark, at least for me.
In regards to the loudness of the alarm ... well that is something one person likes, the other doesn't. Solution if you want it a little more silent: stick another piece of the car-foil leftovers over the speaker output
Having the clock with the charging feature is more important to me, the need for the 2$ car-foil was absolutely acceptable!
This one is in fact way too bright for me. Even if it's a nice idea, one shouldn't have to tweak the display with tinted car-foil. I use a book in front of it, so the display is a waste...
Having the alarm setting buttons below is very clumsy when you have to adjust regularly the alarm. Alarm doesn't differentiate week-ends. When pushing any button, it shrieks noisily. Try any night adjustment when your girl is sleeping and there you have your alarm!
By the way, the outside temperature measured by the remote gizmo is always 3-4°C above the real one (certified and adjusted thermometer), temperature taken under the same conditions.
Lot of stuff make it good for anything but charging.
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This one is in fact way too bright for me. Even if it's a nice idea, one shouldn't have to tweak the display with tinted car-foil. I use a book in front of it, so the display is a waste...
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*I still had some lying around
ripaton said:
Having the alarm setting buttons below is very clumsy when you have to adjust regularly the alarm. Alarm doesn't differentiate week-ends. When pushing any button, it shrieks noisily. Try any night adjustment when your girl is sleeping and there you have your alarm!
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*Alarm button underneath - agreed, annoying as hell.
*Noise on pressing buttons - same carfoil over the speaker. tones it down to an acceptable level hehe
ripaton said:
By the way, the outside temperature measured by the remote gizmo is always 3-4°C above the real one (certified and adjusted thermometer), temperature taken under the same conditions.
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*Same here
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Lot of stuff make it good for anything but charging.
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*unfortunately I agree ...
I spend most late nights reading in bed with the lights off. With my Galaxy Nexus, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 it was never an issue.
Somehow though, the Nexus 10 is almost too bright at its lowest setting. I find it much harder to read at night than with any other device.
I use kindle's white lettering with a black background.
It certainly is not a deal breaker, but it does begin to give me a headache after prolonged use. A simple fix would be to lower the brightness on the screen even more.
What do you guys think?
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I spend most late nights reading in bed with the lights off. With my Galaxy Nexus, and Galaxy Tab 10.1 it was never an issue.
Somehow though, the Nexus 10 is almost too bright at its lowest setting. I find it much harder to read at night than with any other device.
I use kindle's white lettering with a black background.
It certainly is not a deal breaker, but it does begin to give me a headache after prolonged use. A simple fix would be to lower the brightness on the screen even more.
What do you guys think?
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Now that I think about it, there probably is some form of app that will do that for me..
I''ll give it a whirl tonight.
cderrick14 said:
Now that I think about it, there probably is some form of app that will do that for me..
I''ll give it a whirl tonight.
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I always set my Kindle/Google Books app to have the sepia background at night. I find it makes it perfect for night reading.
Solution is turn on your bed lamp.
Screen Filter from the Play Store. Click thanks if helped.
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Solution is turn on your bed lamp.
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I wish, but with a girlfriend soundly asleep beside me the extra light is not an option.
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Screen Filter from the Play Store. Click thanks if helped.
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Just about to recommend this as well. Worked perfectly on my HTC hero, and works perfectly on my one s
Even better, root it and install RootDim instead. That actually dims the LCD backlight and has the side effect of saving battery. Screen Filter just covers the screen with a transparent black image that ruins color accuracy and contrast.
EDIT: looks like Screen Filter is broken on 4.2 anyway, so... there you go.
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I always set my Kindle/Google Books app to have the sepia background at night. I find it makes it perfect for night reading.
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I think this will help but how do you do that? There are almost no settings in the Kindle app.
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Even better, root it and install RootDim instead. That actually dims the LCD backlight.
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where can i found that one?
that mod must also reduce some lightbleeding as the lightbleed comes from the backlight.
Screen Filter has been broken for a while. Rubbish. I use ScreenDim. There's a free trial, but it's dirt cheap anyway. Best dimmer I have used. And I use my N10 largely for reading, and do a lot of it at night. Highly recommended.
Thanks everyone,
I tried screen filter, it worked well. I am already rooted and I must say Rootdim is pretty wicked.
Highly recommended.
Hola!
OK, at some point I will finally update the calib.cfg file again. But for now here are the settings I am using with a KCAL enabled kernel to remove ghosting from my screen as well as drasically improve contrast and colors.
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Screen Color (This kills the ghosting a lot of users are experiencing as well as removes the blue tinge the screen has):
Red = 250
Green = 250
Blue = 235
Minimum RGB value = 35
Saturation Intensity = 27
Screen Hue = 1520
Screen Value = 112
Screen Contrast = 132
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I have been running it for awhile and it looks fantastic and I have not had anymore ghosting. It also makes the screen look similar to my Note Edge when I first got it. Contrast is improved a LOT. Colors are better. They are not over saturated. Very close to natural. Whites are white and not blue (at least on my display) etc.
Please let me know your results.
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Works good here!
any way to change these values without root as I updated to the new tmobile update and atm there is no root method
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any way to change these values without root as I updated to the new tmobile update and atm there is no root method
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I don't think so, no. These require a kernel with KCAL integrated. You can kinda adjust the screen values without root by going into settings > general > accessibility > vision > screen color adjustment > manual
But that's about the best you can do beyond nonroot screen filter overlay like cflumens supports etc
Thanks Helf. with this tweak, the display looks great!
by ghosting you mean image retention right? if that is the case, well this is awesome! Thanks
A little bit over 15 hrs and no ghosting. My only beef is how the blues look but it's a good configuration overall, easy on the eyes.
Paapa said:
A little bit over 15 hrs and no ghosting. My only beef is how the blues look but it's a good configuration overall, easy on the eyes.
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How do the blues look? I need to put the phone with a color calibrator and check it. Mine look pretty close to natural when I eye ball it. I'll keep working on it
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How do the blues look? I need to put the phone with a color calibrator and check it. Mine look pretty close to natural when I eye ball it. I'll keep working on it
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You're doing a great service for us all. Blue's and greens come off slightly dull like they could use a little saturation but if it's at the cost of prevent the ghosting effect i understand.
Paapa said:
You're doing a great service for us all. Blue's and greens come off slightly dull like they could use a little saturation but if it's at the cost of prevent the ghosting effect i understand.
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hm. The colors in general are probably a little duller. The vibrancy and contrast and all is usually cranked up on phones Samsung is especially awful about it. People like the 'pop' though. I just compared several shades of blue and greens with the screen at max brightness using the camera app, the colors are almost dead on to my eyes. Granted i have to manually drop the ISO a couple notches because the phone wants to automatically crank it too high (like true-to-life brightness/colors around my work desk it wants to use an ISO of 600 and ISO 200 was real world accurate. heh).
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How do the blues look? I need to put the phone with a color calibrator and check it. Mine look pretty close to natural when I eye ball it. I'll keep working on it
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You have spectrophotometer? I would love to see some values to use, but wouldn't it be different between devices? No panel is exactly the same, or?
I seem to remember that being reiterated quite a lot on various display discussions I've followed in the past.
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You have spectrophotometer? I would love to see some values to use, but wouldn't it be different between devices? No panel is exactly the same, or?
I seem to remember that being reiterated quite a lot on various display discussions I've followed in the past.[/QUOTES]
Yeah. I don't have a fancy one. It's old but works lol.
There is a variance between panels but it's not as severe as it has been in the past.
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Been trying these settings for a while, personally I really like them. Thanks Op!
Anyone else have any settings to try?
Do you use these settings along with Comfort View? Or do you leave the Comfort View setting turned off?
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You have spectrophotometer? I would love to see some values to use, but wouldn't it be different between devices? No panel is exactly the same, or?
I seem to remember that being reiterated quite a lot on various display discussions I've followed in the past.
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Do you use these settings along with Comfort View? Or do you leave the Comfort View setting turned off?
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I use it with CF.lumen.
I don't use comfort view. If you enable it with my settings on you'll have a really yellow display.
Be sweet if there was a way to get kcal with stock kernel. I do get the image retention on mine pretty bad sometimes
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Be sweet if there was a way to get kcal with stock kernel. I do get the image retention on mine pretty bad sometimes
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Try this out : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4...d-configure-post-processing-settings-t3165247
I haven't yet. I am curious if it'll work.
Just tried on h918 it doesn't work.
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Try this out : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4...d-configure-post-processing-settings-t3165247
I haven't yet. I am curious if it'll work.
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Just tried it as well on H918 running WETA with stock kernel and it installed and activated properly but nothing changed. Tried a few different configs and reboots just to see but nothing. Thanks for the share though. It'd be just what I'm looking for if can get to work
Is there any chance applying these changes would cause auto brightness to stop working? Possibly it's coincidence, but I changed my screen settings to exactly how it was in the OP, and since then I've noticed auto brightness no longer works on my phone? I don't see how making these changes would cause that but I figured I'd ask here to be sure, or to see if anyone else has the same problem.
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