Good day.
I am generally very happy with my Infinity, ww30, rooted, and the build.props suggested here in the forum.
The only thing that drives me up the wall is the brightness thingy, it's just not bright enough.
It's generally ok when surfing the web indoors, HD movies all look darker unless I use IPS, regardless of the movie (I tried dozen).
Is it just me? Is there anything I can tweak to boost brightness?
The world looks generally ok to me, so I doubt it's my eyes.
Best regards.
I think this tablet has the bet brightness settings by far. If your tablet is not bright enough even indoors maybe you should close your curtains or something. I live in a fairly outdoor lit apartment and even I never have to put brightness on 100%. Maybe you have defective brightness? I don't know.
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Vo01985 said:
I think this tablet has the bet brightness settings by far. If your tablet is not bright enough even indoors maybe you should close your curtains or something. I live in a fairly outdoor lit apartment and even I never have to put brightness on 100%. Maybe you have defective brightness? I don't know.
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That's what I am afraid of, just looking for some more accurate way of telling if it's just me. No one I know has an infinity I can compare too.
Turn on the super ips
What video player are you using? I believe MX player has a separate brightness setting within the app so maybe there is something there you can adjust?
i generally find the brightness on my tf700 to be plenty. I rarely turn the brightness higher than 50% (i usually use it indoors though).
When you're using MX and BS players, swipe up on the left side of the screen during play, this raises the brightness.
I use mine outside a lot. Even with the IPS+ off and brightness at 60% it's bright enough. But this is the Netherlands, and we do rarely see the sun... I imagine it's a lot sunnier at your end. That could be part of the reason.
not bright enough?!?!?!
if i crank the brightness all the way up and turn on IPS+ i can blind people across the room.
outside, in DIRECT, BRIGHT sunlight - yeah, it could be brighter, but it's totally usable IMO. better than any other portable display i have - by a huge margin.
doody.
MrDoody said:
not bright enough?!?!?!
if i crank the brightness all the way up and turn on IPS+ i can blind people across the room.
outside, in DIRECT, BRIGHT sunlight - yeah, it could be brighter, but it's totally usable IMO. better than any other portable display i have - by a huge margin.
doody.
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haha yea. i've accidently cranked up the brightness before at night while watching a movie. ended up blinding myself for a bit.
We do have way too much sun over here, it's late September and it's bright as a supernova outside.
I guess it is faulty after reading all of you here, none of this is even close to how i feel with it, I'll blind my self with it only if I punch a hole through it and stare at the sun.
[Q] Brightness not high enough [Fixed?]
I have no reasonable explanation, nothing scientific, I cannot provide proof, it's like the talking dog from memphis or homeopathic treatment, but for some unknown reason, I did the following two things:
1. Reverted to stock build.props
2. did the "...5. Disable "smart dimmer", which is the reason you can see some screen flickering when changing between light and dark backgrounds that many find annoying (described by some as "dynamic contrast", which it resembles):
To disable:
echo 0 > /sys/devices/tegradc.0/smartdimmer/enable.."
and my screen is bright as Christmas morning.
I'm not sure why or what and when, but it works.
I'll try to add build.props teaks one by one to see which has bad attitude along with the smart dimmer.
Thanks mates.
Bugger, you may have had Auto Brightness enabled. Why did I not think of mentioning that...
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hi, unlike a lot of android users i dont have issues with my battery life. so one day i thought about my eeepc i have and recall that i have an app that has a feature to actually make my screen brighter. so its like: low-mid-max-ultra, when ultra makes like an 120% of the screen bright.
so ive started searching for that on android but with no success. anyone know some app that will make transformer screen even brighter then max brightness?
cause i can really use that outdoor, as we all know its very difficult seeing something with direct sunlight, more like impossible.
thanx by advance
I do not see why you would want the screen any brighter. even in full sunlight with the screen brightness setting on auto I can read the screen very well. far better than my laptop.
wilcovh said:
I do not see why you would want the screen any brighter. even in full sunlight with the screen brightness setting on auto I can read the screen very well. far better than my laptop.
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+1 I dont have any problems with sunlight here the screen is bright enough
I don't know if such a thin exists.
My guess is no.
wierd. well maybe its because i have a matte screen protector, although i dont remember been any different without it. anyways, i think it'll be nice to have the ability to brighten it even more because i think that we still not Exercising this ips panel full potential.
but thats only me...
Look into an app called "Lux (Beta)". I know it lets you get dimmer than stock - not sure about brigter (ask the dev - he's very responsive). Tons of other features as well. It does costs $.99, but well worth it, in my opinion - my auto-brightness now actually works!
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I know this is a slightly old topic but I wonder if anyone found a working (and not too dangerous) way to increase the max. brightness?
look for an app called "Display brightness" by RubberBigPepper.
According to the Android developers guide, the brightness is adjustable from 0 to 255, so it's possible.
I'm hearing really negative reviews on the tab plus screen resolution as it's not great outside in the sun and it is unbearable. Is this true? Do you guys believe the screen resolution to be really that bad? Thanks.
The screen resolution has absolutely nothing to do with sunlight readability so I don't really understand what you mean here
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I'm hearing really negative reviews on the tab plus screen resolution as it's not great outside in the sun and it is unbearable. Is this true? Do you guys believe the screen resolution to be really that bad? Thanks.
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Had not heard of these reviews. Links?
StingerDog said:
Had not heard of these reviews. Links?
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Don't know if it's against the rules but one was from Cnet. Another user was talking about it as well. Don't flame me, i'm just trying to see if it's all hogwash per say because i'm really considering getting a galaxy tab plus.
the resolution is fine for my eyes. I don't quite get what all the hype about resolution is these days... My computer monitor is around 100ppi... Why do I need a tablet or phone that has 400ppi?
What about the brightness level. That's the issue I've heard some things about. People are saying that the GT+ is very dim and difficult to see outside.
Sassapphras said:
What about the brightness level. That's the issue I've heard some things about. People are saying that the GT+ is very dim and difficult to see outside.
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I can't comment on that, really. 99% of my usage is indoors, and I might have to wait until May before there's another sunny day where I live. Then again, the only tablet-like devices I've ever seen that are actually good in the sun are e-ink devices (kindle touch, nook touch, etc)
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What about the brightness level. That's the issue I've heard some things about. People are saying that the GT+ is very dim and difficult to see outside.
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Again, some sources for where this brightness issue is coming from would certainly shed some light (excuse the pun)?
I have to agree with garyd9 here. My tablet lives indoors most of the time. The few times I've been outdoors with it I was able to crank up the brightness to where I had no issue with seeing the screen. Typically I leave the brightness set between 20-35% indoors and occasionally to as high as 45-50% depending on the light in the room. In full dark I run it to minimum as its too bright. Maximum is insanely bright and I can't imagine many scenerios where I would need it to be that bright.
It should be noted that I don't use the auto brightness as it is wholly inadequate for the purpose. I imagine that users who are complaining of dim screens are relying on the auto brightness feature and not adjusting the brightness manually. Overall I find the tablets brightness to be more than capable of handling the job.
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Again, some sources for where this brightness issue is coming from would certainly shed some light (excuse the pun)?
I have to agree with garyd9 here. My tablet lives indoors most of the time. The few times I've been outdoors with it I was able to crank up the brightness to where I had no issue with seeing the screen. Typically I leave the brightness set between 20-35% indoors and occasionally to as high as 45-50% depending on the light in the room. In full dark I run it to minimum as its too bright. Maximum is insanely bright and I can't imagine many scenerios where I would need it to be that bright.
It should be noted that I don't use the auto brightness as it is wholly inadequate for the purpose. I imagine that users who are complaining of dim screens are relying on the auto brightness feature and not adjusting the brightness manually. Overall I find the tablets brightness to be more than capable of handling the job.
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Thank you for your honest opinion. I guess that's what I was looking for earlier but maybe I was just misunderstood or something. But I thank all you guys for your honest opinions here.
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Thank you for your honest opinion. I guess that's what I was looking for earlier but maybe I was just misunderstood or something. But I thank all you guys for your honest opinions here.
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You may also consider checking out the tablet in the store if possible. Stores are usually very well lit inside and should give you an excellent idea of the tablet's display capabilities.
For future reference so there's no confusion: your initial post contained contradictory information. You were asking about screen resolution when you really meant brightness. Which, as captnodegard pointed out, are two completely different things. It's helpful to use the correct terms when asking for advice. It's also best to cite sources when referring to other critical reviews, as some people may not have seen those reviews.
Good luck in your decision!
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What about the brightness level. That's the issue I've heard some things about. People are saying that the GT+ is very dim and difficult to see outside.
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THIS TAB SUCKS!!!! (I'm referring to Ainol's Novo7 Tablet. haha).
Anyways, I have a lot of experience using the GT+ outdoors since i always bring it with me in my college. Most of the times i use it outdoors when the sun is in its full glory. I have a matte screen protector which is why sun reflection is not an issue. However, I have to increase the brightness to 80% just so that i can have a pleasant view on the screen. 60% brightness is usable but I love the colors when I'm using it with 80%.
I also notice that the back gets hot whenever i turn FULL brightness on. Which is why, i capped myself to only increase brightness to 80%.
However, I live in the Philippines where a 32 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) is normal which could have contributed to the back heating up.
In my opinion, the screen brightness was too dim. Particularly in auto brightness. Compared to my Sony s and htc flyer, I wasn't impressed. Selling mine because of this and other disappointments.
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whmcal said:
In my opinion, the screen brightness was too dim. Particularly in auto brightness. Compared to my Sony s and htc flyer, I wasn't impressed. Selling mine because of this and other disappointments.
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so don't use auto brightness. did you even try disabling Auto Adjust Screen Power? It can be found in Settings >> Screen. It's different from Auto Brightness.
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so don't use auto brightness. did you even try disabling Auto Adjust Screen Power? It can be found in Settings >> Screen. It's different from Auto Brightness.
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Thanks for your reply. I guess it's good to rant sometimes. You pointed out something I missed in your post ...auto adjust screen power. It has improved brightness a little
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whmcal said:
In my opinion, the screen brightness was too dim. Particularly in auto brightness. Compared to my Sony s and htc flyer, I wasn't impressed. Selling mine because of this and other disappointments.
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What "other disappointments"? Just curious.
I routinely use the tab as a TV in the car during traffic on my commute and if the sun is behind me then its essentially unwatchable at 100% brightness but aside from that it works fairly well.
I don't know how well it stacks up against other 7'' offerings except the Nook Tablet which I had tried out first in my hunt for 720p playback and the two seem similar in screen brightness.
I have noticed the 7+ does not feel as bright as my 10.1 but overall it works well enough outdoors and no screen except e-ink really works well in direct sunlight anyway.
I back up that last claim with testing done on:
Galaxy S and S II
iPhone 4 and 4S
iPad 1 and 2
Galaxy Tab 10.1 and 7+
The time I tried to use my laptop outside after I said "Gee it sure is nice outside"
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What "other disappointments"? Just curious.
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The inability to customise mini apps, disappointing. This is available on 7.7. Also, the peel application is unable to control several of my devices...e.g. found no support for VCR. Found Sony S much better for this. Poor position of power button allows frequent accidental activation whilst working with device. I admit latter point could be due to my own clumsiness
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The inability to customise mini apps, disappointing. This is available on 7.7. Also, the peel application is unable to control several of my devices...e.g. found no support for VCR. Found Sony S much better for this. Poor position of power button allows frequent accidental activation whilst working with device. I admit latter point could be due to my own clumsiness
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Thanks for the comeback. All very valid points.
has anyone else noticed that no matter how high the brightness is on the phone, you still cant see ANYTHING when outside in bright daylight? Its terrible! Trying to use my GPS with the brightness set to 100% while walking around the city SUCKS!!!!! Cant see a damn thing...
Any ideas a to how to fix this?
I haven't had this problem. The screen brightness isn't incredible, but the screen is still viewable and text is legible in direct sunlight.
the screen is plenty bright for me in california using auto brightness
I have no issues seeing the screen in daylight. It's a bit washed out, but compared to my Defy it's 10 times better.
I feel like when I'm outside with the brightness at 100% I can't read anything or try and text. Is autobrightness different from the 100% level?
Has anyone found a good anti glare screen protector or know of a good brand?
Dude, when outside, you HAVE to set it to AUTO brightness.
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I'm with everyone else on this. While I don't use autobrightness (have never liked it on phones, you get used to one brightness and the phone changes it on you just because you moved an inch or something) even at the half brightness setting I don't have much trouble seeing it outside. If I care, I might touch the widget to raise the brightness up, and then it's no problem at all, even if I'm wearing sunglasses.
Also, when you remove the auto brightness..you can swipe your finger from left to right on the top status bar and control the brightness from your home screen.
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I installed an app called Powerful Control. You pick the widgets you want for control and add them to the home screen. I use this to quickly switch between low, half, full and auto bright.
I fly in helicopters in Los Angeles, the glare can be terrible. Full bright I can see almost everything decently. I suspect your brightness is not maximized or you have a coating on your glasses
Good luck!
Hey guys, I am looking into a good tablet to use to build into the dash. What do you guys think about screen brightness when using it in a car dash? Bright enough to be easily viewable in full sunlight? How about the low end, does it go dim enough to use in the dark without being annoyingly bright?
You got the right tablet for brightness! Has to be the brightest tablet available to date. Totally usable in direct sunlight. Low end is also perfect, dims down to a very low setting.
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Yes I agree that this tablet would be a great option. And send us pics of the results! I've always wanted to mount a tablet in my dash but cannot find the time.
I find the high end to usable in direct sunlight, but keep in mind that, due to the glare-y screen, it is not going to be perfect. I must admit I sometimes find the low end of the brightness a bit too harsh on the eyes when reading e-books and such in nearly pitch-black surroundings (bedroom, mostly ), but there are several utilities that can help you out there. On my SGS2 I used Screen Filter a lot:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor
The screen brightness on the TF700 is by far the highest any tablet has, especially with the IPS+ mode enabled. Easily readable in bright sunlight.
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I must admit I sometimes find the low end of the brightness a bit too harsh on the eyes when reading e-books and such in nearly pitch-black surroundings (bedroom, mostly ),
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Which is why most Ereaders have a 'night' mode... (turns the background black and the letter white/grey) Frankly my ereader is always in night mode, I hate bright white screens.
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Hey guys, I am looking into a good tablet to use to build into the dash. What do you guys think about screen brightness when using it in a car dash? Bright enough to be easily viewable in full sunlight? How about the low end, does it go dim enough to use in the dark without being annoyingly bright?
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What car are you looking to modify?
Can anyone speak to the 4a's sunlight readability. Past Google phones have always seemed to
be somewhat dim when outside. Can you read the screen well in the 4a?
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Can anyone speak to the 4a's sunlight readability. Past Google phones have always seemed to
be somewhat dim when outside. Can you read the screen well in the 4a?
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I find it really good in sunlight.
Personally have no trouble using in direct sunlight. That said, someone will roll in with criticism because it doesn't pop with the same intensity as when using in their parents basement with the lights out.
My .02 and I don't live in my parent's basement, lol. I'm just honest. The auto brightness is trash IMO. Never gets bright enough outside. I had to turn off auto brightness and just use the manual slider in the pull down. It's not a big deal, it actually does get plenty bright enough for a sunny day, just, like i said, not on auto.
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My .02 and I don't live in my parent's basement, lol. I'm just honest. The auto brightness is trash IMO. Never gets bright enough outside. I had to turn off auto brightness and just use the manual slider in the pull down. It's not a big deal, it actually does get plenty bright enough for a sunny day, just, like i said, not on auto.
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Yeah, that might be a factor. I generally switch off auto brightness in 'unusual' situations which, for me, would be prolonged use in bright sun. That said, I do not recall an issue doing simple things in bright conditions such checking email/texts/social. No sun around here now (lol) but auto adjusts fine to the brightest interior conditions.
Early builds on A10 had an issue with overly sensitive auto brightness which overcompensated for the slightest change an ambient conditions. Seems to have gone away; not sure if A11 or some type of 'learning' caused it to settle.