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My biggest problem with this phone is the god awful viewing angles on darker colors. When I leave the phone on the desk and a call comes in, the whole screen looks like a huge washed out mess because the UI for answering calls is of course mostly black and dark gray. I can't get over how bad this looks so I'm looking into modding this call screen. Is this possible? I've tried a few xposed modules, forcing full screen photos, changing default contact pics but none of them do what I want. Is there a custom ROM or anything that allows at least some modding of this screen so it's not mostly black? I know there are apps that do this but they're too buggy and limited due to how Android works. I'm looking for an actual mod, or anything that's actually stable and usable for every day.
Hi,
EDIT: my bad, I think I misread your question, sorry :angel:
I should have probably worded it differently but I didn't know how To clarify, I meant the incoming call screen, the one where you slide to answer or reject calls. I want to change this to something other than mostly black/dark grey.
Jockson said:
I should have probably worded it differently but I didn't know how To clarify, I meant the incoming call screen, the one where you slide to answer or reject calls. I want to change this to something other than mostly black/dark grey.
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No worries, it's me
Have you tried a third party app dialer for example?
I never tested them but it seems some have the ability to change what you want, like this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=intelgeen.rocketdial.trail&hl=fr.
Jockson said:
My biggest problem with this phone is the god awful viewing angles on darker colors. When I leave the phone on the desk and a call comes in, the whole screen looks like a huge washed out mess because the UI for answering calls is of course mostly black and dark gray. I can't get over how bad this looks so I'm looking into modding this call screen. Is this possible? I've tried a few xposed modules, forcing full screen photos, changing default contact pics but none of them do what I want. Is there a custom ROM or anything that allows at least some modding of this screen so it's not mostly black? I know there are apps that do this but they're too buggy and limited due to how Android works. I'm looking for an actual mod, or anything that's actually stable and usable for every day.
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I used to have the same trouble after I've bought my N5. The washout used to irritate me a lot since I came from amoled panel before. Though after some time I just got used to it I found out that phone is not meant to be looked at from 90° angle and some other phones have even worse viewing angles so it's totally fine for me now i just accepted it as it is everything else on this phone has been absolutely astonishing
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Yeah, but it should be meant to be looked at from diagonal angles. In the scenario I mentioned, ie when you put the phone on the desk, you look at it from such angles 90% of the time you receive a call. It looks absolutely horrible and screams "cheap". Even the xperia phones with bad viewing angles don't look that bad in such conditions. Why did LG decide to be cheap and not put an A-TW polarizer in an otherwise great screen is beyond me. It's literally the worst IPS glow I've seen on any device ever. It's hard to accept when low-end LG phones don't have this nor do cheap chinese androids.
Back on topic, sorry for the rant... I did try a few different apps but although they solve the problem, they're not stable or reliable enough for every day use unfortunately It can't really be done with an app. Are there really no custom ROMs that offer any incoming call screen customizations? Does anyone at least know how I can edit the default unknown caller photo? A few xposed modules can do this but none of them function correctly.
Xposed module called gravity box let's you assign whatever photo you want for unknown caller photo. You could also use hk theme module to apply different themes to change the dialer colors.
Lokke9191 said:
Xposed module called gravity box let's you assign whatever photo you want for unknown caller photo. You could also use hk theme module to apply different themes to change the dialer colors.
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Gravity Box is the closest thing to the solution that I've found so far but unfortunately it doesn't work very well for me When I assign a default photo for unknown caller it works fine but when I try to call someone who does have their own photo, the screen starts flashing and I can see the original photo resizing itself. Don't know if it's just my device but it looks pretty bad. Is there a file I can modify to change this unknown caller photo? Or perhaps some ROM that has such feature included. I'm open to anything really.
Hi all,
If the question isn't that clear: Is it possible to let the sidepanel light up when you get a message? sms or whatsapp or whatever? only the sidepanel. And this when the mainscreen is off. so the phone is locked.
At this moment the sidepanel doesn't do anything when something is received. I checked all the settings but nothing happens.
Thanks for all the future reply's
When the screen is off, you can rub the Side Panel like a genie lamp and it will show you any missed notifications. But AFAIK, that's about it...
trincare said:
Hi all,
If the question isn't that clear: Is it possible to let the sidepanel light up when you get a message? sms or whatsapp or whatever? only the sidepanel. And this when the mainscreen is off. so the phone is locked.
At this moment the sidepanel doesn't do anything when something is received. I checked all the settings but nothing happens.
Thanks for all the future reply's
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I found an alternate way to accomplish this. It's not exactly what you want but it comes very close imo.
1. Go to your lock screen settings and turn off all information that can be displayed on your lock screen.
2. Turn off all lock screen effects.
3. Choose swipe to unlock.
4. . Select a pitch black wallpaper of your choice and select it as your lock screen wallpaper.
5. Profit! I set my ringer to silent when i am in a meeting at work. When you receive a text message, the orange edge notification panel lights up and goes out in 3 secs. The main display stays completely blacked out, (except for the nav buttons and notification pull down menu) thanks to your black lock screen wallpaper. This much more discrete, compared to having your entire QHD display light up in all its glory, during times when more stealth is required
I too thought this was going the feature of the phone WITHOUT rubbing the edge panel
guess we either have to wait for a rom that does that or Samsung release something for that cuz that would be so SICK!!
I saw the Korean Note Edge screen lights up when receiving text message, so is this feature for some strange reason removed for US versions? Honestly to a certain point I thought this was one of the main reason to using the edge , not waste battery by reading the text message without turn on the entire device.
any updates?
Does anyone know if this will be available soon? Maybe in the lolipop update? Would love this to come out. Thought it was already on it tbh
I almost made a new thread before coming across this thread. Are there any updates on this? I'm running Lollipop now on my Note Edge but it still doesn't appear as if they have included this feature which leaves me a bit dumbfounded since it would seem like the perfect use for this Edge screen. It kinda does it already when you rub it (which takes quite a long time to load) but it would be nice if it would just light up automatically when you get a SMS, email, Whatsapp, missed call etc.
hi,
I own the flip cover from Samsung and with this when I receive a notification or a call I get only the edge screen power on.
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I almost made a new thread before coming across this thread. Are there any updates on this? I'm running Lollipop now on my Note Edge but it still doesn't appear as if they have included this feature which leaves me a bit dumbfounded since it would seem like the perfect use for this Edge screen. It kinda does it already when you rub it (which takes quite a long time to load) but it would be nice if it would just light up automatically when you get a SMS, email, Whatsapp, missed call etc.
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Yes mine is possible... n915L
remove the fingerprint security...
then go to messages then setting then notifications (turn on the notification then check the EDGE SCREEN option...
Edge Screen option says
Show preview of new messages on the edge of the screen..
Then Everytime you received a message... it will show at the EDGE of the Screen.....
xmen06 said:
hi,
I own the flip cover from Samsung and with this when I receive a notification or a call I get only the edge screen power on.
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Damn, I already have a flip cover from a third party. I didn't like the Samsung one because the edge screen isn't covered at all (mine has a plastic cut out). Nevertheless, they should still make it possible even without the official flip cover since it can easily be a functionality built into the phone, not the cover.
msol2000 said:
Yes mine is possible... n915L
remove the fingerprint security...
then go to messages then setting then notifications (turn on the notification then check the EDGE SCREEN option...
Edge Screen option says
Show preview of new messages on the edge of the screen..
Then Everytime you received a message... it will show at the EDGE of the Screen.....
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Thanks, I didn't know that but after checking it, it was already ticked. I hardly ever get any SMS, mostly messages through Whatsapp and Line. What I was talking about though isn't even a preview of the messages, just icons like what you would see on the status bar before you pull it down for the notifications. The Information Stream doesn't display notifications from every app even after I select them in the settings (and even then, you'd have to rub the edge for it to appear) and the Briefing Panel also doesn't show every notification I get (I got a few Facebook messages on the Messenger app in my notifications but according to the Briefing Panel, I had no notifications). Of course, it's not a big deal and I still love my Note Edge, but this is the kind of thing that always made me stay away from Samsung in the past. A lot of potentially useful features let down by poor execution.
Go to the play store and find Augmented SmartWatch Pro and Augmented Edge. These two apps (both by the same dev) together do what you're wanting. The main screen DOES still turn on, but it's a blank grey to black gradient (kinda like the background of the quick glance from the Note 3). I'm hoping a later update gives the option to just make it completely black.
jooniloh said:
Go to the play store and find Augmented SmartWatch Pro and Augmented Edge. These two apps (both by the same dev) together do what you're wanting. The main screen DOES still turn on, but it's a blank grey to black gradient (kinda like the background of the quick glance from the Note 3). I'm hoping a later update gives the option to just make it completely black.
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Thanks but the Augmented Edge only shows Google Music controls and the Augmented Smartwatch Pro costs $4. I don't know if I'm being a cheap bastard or not but I feel that's unreasonable considering it should've been a basic functionality. But the fact that it still lights up the main screen albeit with a dark grey/black gradient seems to indicate that it's not as easy to code something like this as I had imagined otherwise he would've just turned on the edge screen alone.
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Thanks but the Augmented Edge only shows Google Music controls and the Augmented Smartwatch Pro costs $4. I don't know if I'm being a cheap bastard or not but I feel that's unreasonable considering it should've been a basic functionality. But the fact that it still lights up the main screen albeit with a dark grey/black gradient seems to indicate that it's not as easy to code something like this as I had imagined otherwise he would've just turned on the edge screen alone.
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Personally I don't mind paying a little bit for a decently coded app that effectively provides a much needed feature, but I know what you mean.
Also, yes the Augmented Edge app by itself doesn't do much. And Augmented Smartwatch Pro doesn't even provide features relevant to non Wear users on its own, but the two work together and I've definitely enjoyed the benefits (I leave my edge on the desk by my bed so if a notification goes off or anything, I just have to turn my head to look. )
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Personally I don't mind paying a little bit for a decently coded app that effectively provides a much needed feature, but I know what you mean.
Also, yes the Augmented Edge app by itself doesn't do much. And Augmented Smartwatch Pro doesn't even provide features relevant to non Wear users on its own, but the two work together and I've definitely enjoyed the benefits (I leave my edge on the desk by my bed so if a notification goes off or anything, I just have to turn my head to look. )
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thanks for the tips... I enjoyed the 2 apps
I'm glad I could help. On a related note (pun intended of course) for anyone reading this who may be interested ASP and AE (the apps mentioned above) was JUST updated to support an entirely black main screen while displaying edge notifications.
1. the LED light (flash) is a yellow hue instead of daylight-white like every other android device ive ever used (S5 included). Is your light more yellow than other phones? Anyone got an S5 to compare to? I'm curious if I have a defect or if this is for all S6's
2. is there any way to make contacts only show "contacts with phone numbers"? The S5 had this, and my much older LG G2x had this, but I can't find the option in the S6
3. when I have my phones screen off (when charging, etc) I notice when I pick it up i feel it vibrate, like a buttons been pushed on the screen. Nothigns open when i check so at least it's not turning apps on, but obviously this hsouldn't be happening. Anyone else experience this?
aff219 said:
1. the LED light (flash) is a yellow hue instead of daylight-white like every other android device ive ever used (S5 included). Is your light more yellow than other phones? Anyone got an S5 to compare to? I'm curious if I have a defect or if this is for all S6's
2. is there any way to make contacts only show "contacts with phone numbers"? The S5 had this, and my much older LG G2x had this, but I can't find the option in the S6
3. when I have my phones screen off (when charging, etc) I notice when I pick it up i feel it vibrate, like a buttons been pushed on the screen. Nothigns open when i check so at least it's not turning apps on, but obviously this hsouldn't be happening. Anyone else experience this?
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1. My LED is soft white as well.
2. No idea sorry.
3. Settings - Motions and Gestures - smart alert
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My LED on my S6 is a blue colour so far.
ACoolGuy: Did you mean to say soft yellow?
Saruya: Are you talking about the notification led on the front upper left? I'm referring to the flashlight/camera flash LED on back being a soft yellow
can others please chime in on this/
Lol. Im blind now from staring at my flash color... thanks! Mine is as you say. Report too. White... but a soft yellow is noticeable. .. not a super bright white or blue.
I've searched but can't find my problem anywhere so I'm hoping someone can help.
The phone was my daughters and had a cracked screen, the phone still functioned and had no other faults.
I've fitted a complete shell including screen and everything was fine for a couple of days then the problem started. When I have a brightly coloured background the titles under the screen icons distorts, the brighter colour the more the screen distorts and shimmers. If I change to a dark coloured or B&W background everything stabilises again. It might be a coincidence but about the same time as the fault started the phone did and update to 5.0.2 from 4.x.x. The rest of the phone works ok unless a bright colourful image is on screen. I've tried all the obvious suggested tests, reducing brightness etc but nothing makes a difference. Any help is much appreciated.
I've tried to attach a photo but it crashes safari on my iPad.
When looking at the HTC wallpapers the problem is worse if I scroll down the choices it is worse on the centre and right images which I think are rain and grass, 2nd row from last/bottom, the dandelion is ok though. Would this be the screen itself, software or hardware?
I really like this phone but will probably have to go back to using my old iPhone if this is android.
Hello everyone, this evening when I play with my s8 plus, i notice that when i swipe from one screen to another, there are "ghosts" goes from top and bottom of the device. The worst it is, when the bringhtness is set to center/low and bluelight sensor is on, ist that normal? I try to make a video and take the screen when I took the password. Phone is after latest update QDD, after I install it, i clear dalvik cache, after that I make factory reset. The phone after the update is little bit slower, and how i remember, befor update the antutu was showing acros 175000, now it is about 172-3000. Where can be problem?
The new video and photo what i take:
https://youtu.be/XBG1P0EqJRg
http://http://imgur.com/a/DCkpA
I see nothing on the pic and vid.
What ghosts?
Could you please draw in the picture and Mark the places with the ghosting?
Hello, yesterday I was in Samsung Service center, and they told me, that is normal display functionality. So I was going to the near shop and compare it to another galaxy S8+ and lets see the differences, my display is little bit purple, what i should do, they said I should wait to another update, but last update QDD im currently download and install it and the phone have still a little bit purple colors on some angles. PS: my phone is after QDD update more lagging than before, some ideas what I should do? I made Clear dalvik cache and after that factory reset.
If you are unhappy with a device costing 1k€ then take it back, I certainly would. I am not suggesting you have a lemon but let the retailer see the problem and if you are not satisfied insist on a new mobile. Mine, so far, is fine, zero problems (touch wood). If it misbehaves it will go back as it should.
Let us know how you get on.
Ryland
So, today I was again compare it to another phone and nothing change after update, in my oponion it is hardware issue, not sw. Here some images of my display, yesterday i want go there and say i want new phone or back money, i dont have nervs for it. What do you think?
http://imgur.com/GiOUdIS
http://imgur.com/ppfvqos
http://imgur.com/6t7x5Ng
http://imgur.com/PvE0UBs
http://imgur.com/s3fj9jK
http://imgur.com/a/6rEGt
http://imgur.com/OXiFbdg
Use the red green blue test under *#0*# and check if your problem exists there
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So, today I was again compare it to another phone and nothing change after update, in my oponion it is hardware issue, not sw. Here some images of my display, yesterday i want go there and say i want new phone or back money, i dont have nervs for it. What do you think?
http://imgur.com/GiOUdIS
http://imgur.com/ppfvqos
http://imgur.com/6t7x5Ng
http://imgur.com/PvE0UBs
http://imgur.com/s3fj9jK
http://imgur.com/a/6rEGt
http://imgur.com/OXiFbdg
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I would suggest getting it replaced. However, if you have as much trouble showing them what the issue is as you are us, I doubt they'll swap it. You need to put up some solid color backgrounds and see what it does. The pics you're posting could just be banding in the original image. Not sure what to to tell you.
That's the problem when I try the service code and turn on the red, green, blue screen, everything looks OK. As soon as I go to the main screen or I go to the application menu, and the brightness is set to less than half, the problem is there. This is not a static picture, the "bubble" above moves. When I turn on the blue light sensor, so it's even worse, but if I give more brightness, the problem is not. Also, there is no problem in any application. It would be good to have someone who has s8 plus orchid gray, to check if have the same problem, or at least try setting the orchid gray theme. Anyway, when I compared it with the other s8, the display was more pink, and I did not notice the problem what I have.
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That's the problem when I try the service code and turn on the red, green, blue screen, everything looks OK. As soon as I go to the main screen or I go to the application menu, and the brightness is set to less than half, the problem is there. This is not a static picture, the "bubble" above moves. When I turn on the blue light sensor, so it's even worse, but if I give more brightness, the problem is not. Also, there is no problem in any application. It would be good to have someone who has s8 plus orchid gray, to check if have the same problem, or at least try setting the orchid gray theme. Anyway, when I compared it with the other s8, the display was more pink, and I did not notice the problem what I have.
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I´ve same problem with the "ghost" when i try unlock
Believe me. I cant swe any hosting.
What I see is a dark screen where it should be dark.
I have orchid grey and I can check something for you.
PS. I checked every single picture posted here.
BTW. On yt video the animations are very slow. It looks like you turn on the specific option on the developers setting.
Hello, today I was change my galaxy. The problem is still there, but colors are more brigter now. So it is better now. Here is the new video where you can see the the display issue.
https://youtu.be/XBG1P0EqJRg
joao7458 said:
I´ve same problem with the "ghost" when i try unlock
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Maybe it is just software, we should wait. But at the night it is really annoying.