Sometimes (wife & kids asleep, me not so much) i want to keep playing with my note in complete darkness and the lowest brightness setting is just too bright. Is there some tweak/mod to lower it even more?
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there is in the build.prop file but doesnt seem to work.. atleast for me.
ro.lcd_min_brightness=40
may be some sort of app will do the job for you
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haxor&feature=search_result
PS: read review before trying
Yup, another vote for Screen Filter here, I use it every night, works very well.
I use manual brightness, lowest stock setting, and 20% on Screen Filter, for reading in darkness.
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Oh, one other thing: at those settings, the screen will be almost unreadable in daylight, which can be a pain to recover from.
So I have a Tasker task setup to return Screen Filter to 100% at e.g. 7am.
This is just what I need. Thanks!
Great, thank you very much! Exactly what I needed! :good:
Just to add... at those low settings, colours will be washed out, and black crush evident. It's fine for reading, though.
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Why, hello there!
With the Cali sun rendering my Droid almost impossible to browse I come to XDA to seek advice on possible solutions to make the ability to see the screen even marginally better! (Bar a anti-glare shield) Heard there are some possible tweaks on brightening the screen beyond it's apparent '100%' brightness but am curious if this is just positive thinking?
I have been hunting on forums for tips and tricks but to no feasible avail and, 'go in the shade' falls short of answering my question!
So is there any new developments on this or is it not possible to brighten the screen to browse on a sunny day?
Much appreciated!
~L*xo
Are you rooted? If so go to the Market and download Adjbrightness app, it is free and lets you turn the screen display brightness to its Max or any other preset or custom brightness you like. You can also turn off the backlight on the touch keys. If you aren't rooted try auto setting in the display options or try an on screen widget such as the power bar widget that is stock loaded on the Droid1. Long press the homescreen, choose widget, powerbar. Hope this helped.
Thank you for Your reply!
I don't think I worded my question properly.. I meant brightening the screen beyond using an app that can adjust the brightness (I have mine set to 100% in the sun and 0% at night!)
I was hoping there was a further tweak to get the screen even brighter to browse when the sun is glarong down...if that is even possible?
Thank you so much!
.......Ohh and yes I'm rooted (LithiumMod)
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Go to this key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\KeyState]
Then add this value: "application_btn_vibrate3"=dword:1
to add the value, go to settings in registry editor in the described directory and choose "new value"
valuename: application_btn_vibrate3
value data: 1
value type: Dword
This will disable the vibration for the three touch keys ( back,home,search) and increase the battery life significantly.... If u want the vibration back then just change the value to 0
known long ago....
Thanks for the info!! I did not know long time ago!!! I'll have to give it a try and see if it helps me out.
it definitely does....im testing this and a few other reg tweaks and seeing how long my battery will last...ill post the results with some screenshots soon
Thanks vor this tweak. I'm glad to get ride of this anoying vibration. If this saves measurable power that would be perfect
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Im using custom Intrinsic ROM now....will post the battery life pics in some time.....
Searching for other tweaks too
Using Intrinsic rom apply it. Switch off and on my Hd7 thought my understanding the 3 button deactivated but it still vibrate.
Edit: delete it and apply new ones(dword)string b4. And now it work.
i have this tweak applied in my custom evolution 7 rom
u will see a battery life increase in standby time
Thanks...will try...
Is there a reg tweak to make the automatic brightness levels range from
0-10.
The HD7 is considerably bright even in a pitch dark room. But if you change the brightness from Auto to Low. Its significantly low.
Can anyone please look into this. Thanks.
backlashsid said:
Thanks...will try...
Is there a reg tweak to make the automatic brightness levels range from
0-10.
The HD7 is considerably bright even in a pitch dark room. But if you change the brightness from Auto to Low. Its significantly low.
Can anyone please look into this. Thanks.
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i guess the auto brightness doesn't work :/
Been searching for that tweak since so long.....even the SMS Led notification....so far no success.....i cant even find where the LED registry's are.....
sirajgoku said:
i guess the auto brightness doesn't work :/
Been searching for that tweak since so long.....even the SMS Led notification....so far no success.....i cant even find where the LED registry's are.....
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well it sucks for the auto brightness to not work then..my old Hd2 with Windows Mobile 6.5 did a better job at it..there has to be a way !!
sirajgoku said:
i guess the auto brightness doesn't work :/
Been searching for that tweak since so long.....even the SMS Led notification....so far no success.....i cant even find where the LED registry's are.....
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the HD7 auto brightness needs a complete overhaul. it does get brighter dynamically but does not lower down the same way.
the samsung omnia 7 auto brightness works correctly
Magpir said:
the HD7 auto brightness needs a complete overhaul. it does get brighter dynamically but does not lower down the same way.
the samsung omnia 7 auto brightness works correctly
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PLEASE!!!! someone find a way....to make it work !! Its a big battery life killer !
backlashsid said:
PLEASE!!!! someone find a way....to make it work !! Its a big battery life killer !
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basically the HD7 can up the brightness under direct sunlight. but when come into the shade , the brightness does not go down.
need to press and awake the phone for the sensor to adjust to the shade
Magpir said:
basically the HD7 can up the brightness under direct sunlight. but when come into the shade , the brightness does not go down.
need to press and awake the phone for the sensor to adjust to the shade
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wait !! how is that ??
how can it up the brightness but not lower it down..
the hd7 was almost build on the same hardware as the hd2...and hd2 could do it..i know the OS was different...but still...i assume it works well on other phones !!! and how is it smart..if its not auto...
Yup that's the major defect!!
You can see the display when outdoors cuz the brightness automatically adjusts itself...but when u come back indoors the screen still remains bright....
I looked into the brightness registries and I didn't find anything to change to make it work properly :/
I guess that's it with brightness of hd7 :/
IF HD2 can do it , why not HD7 which is newer?
Maybe someone can find something in the registry to modify auto brightness to work like HD2 ?
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sirajgoku said:
Yup that's the major defect!!
You can see the display when outdoors cuz the brightness automatically adjusts itself...but when u come back indoors the screen still remains bright....
I looked into the brightness registries and I didn't find anything to change to make it work properly :/
I guess that's it with brightness of hd7 :/
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yes, when it adjusts itself to the ourdoot brightness, it does it quite well too, like 2-3 step increment ( u can see the brightness going up 2 steps depending on the ambient sunlight). THis means the sensor is on and running all the time when u have the screen turned on
but go back to indoors, it doesnt adjust down.
still pondering how is that they make it this way? Does not make sense
Ya even was searching for the LED for the SMS notification....no success!!
Magpir said:
IF HD2 can do it , why not HD7 which is newer?
Maybe someone can find something in the registry to modify auto brightness to work like HD2 ?
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yes, when it adjusts itself to the ourdoot brightness, it does it quite well too, like 2-3 step increment ( u can see the brightness going up 2 steps depending on the ambient sunlight). THis means the sensor is on and running all the time when u have the screen turned on
but go back to indoors, it doesnt adjust down.
still pondering how is that they make it this way? Does not make sense
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+1 !!!
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Go to this key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\KeyState]
Then add this value: "application_btn_vibrate3"=dword:1
to add the value, go to settings in registry editor in the described directory and choose "new value"
valuename: application_btn_vibrate3
value data: 1
value type: Dword
This will disable the vibration for the three touch keys ( back,home,search) and increase the battery life significantly.... If u want the vibration back then just change the value to 0
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How can i access registry files of hd7
Hi, I love my Xperia T but there is one thing that bothers me. I noticed that every xperia T has that automatic screen dimming when viewing darker media on your screen. For example, when i turn on facebook app, before the actual app opens there is dark grey screen. During that sequence screen gets darker, and when white facebook page pops up you can actually see screen adjusting its brightness to higher "normal" level. That really bothers me especially when gaming. On dark sequences screen gets really dark, and than it takes second or two to adjust normal brightness when brighter sequences appear. You can actually see brightness going down when darker images are displayed, and then back up again when brighter images appear.
So I'm not talking about dimming when overheating or flickering (that second is fixed by jellybean update as I noticed), or etc. And before you ask me I if turned on autobrightness in display settings, it has nothing to do with that.
My question is, is there a way to turn this off because it is really annoying?
naga.nino said:
Hi, I love my Xperia T but there is one thing that bothers me. I noticed that every xperia T has that automatic screen dimming when viewing darker media on your screen. For example, when i turn on facebook app, before the actual app opens there is dark grey screen. During that sequence screen gets darker, and when white facebook page pops up you can actually see screen adjusting its brightness to higher "normal" level. That really bothers me especially when gaming. On dark sequences screen gets really dark, and than it takes second or two to adjust normal brightness when brighter sequences appear. You can actually see brightness going down when darker images are displayed, and then back up again when brighter images appear.
So I'm not talking about dimming when overheating or flickering (that second is fixed by jellybean update as I noticed), or etc. And before you ask me I if turned on autobrightness in display settings, it has nothing to do with that.
My question is, is there a way to turn this off because it is really annoying?
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Have you unchecked adopt to lightning conditions already?
thrize45220 said:
Have you unchecked adopt to lightning conditions already?
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Can you read my last sentence before question, please? It has apsolutely nothing to do with that. "Adopt to light conditions" means adopt to light conditions in your sourrounding, not in your screen light conditions.
naga.nino said:
Can you read my last sentence before question, please? It has apsolutely nothing to do with that. "Adopt to light conditions" means adopt to light conditions in your sourrounding, not in your screen light conditions.
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All i thought it differs to auto brightness thats why i ask it sir. Sorry for the question then
You dont have to apologise. So, the problem is that when you watch darker images, or videos, or just any darker screen on your display, contrast and brightness goes down. And when you switch to brighter screen you can actually see, with your naked eye, brightnes going up. I see that Sony intentionally put that feature, but it is very, very stupid one. There is no point in making dark images even darker with even less contrast. I assume they wanted to achieve better black levels that way, or I don't know, but it is very stupid way of doing black levels more black. And, of course, there is no setting in settings menu tu turn this nonsense off, nice one Sony!
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You dont have to apologise. So, the problem is that when you watch darker images, or videos, or just any darker screen on your display, contrast and brightness goes down. And when you switch to brighter screen you can actually see, with your naked eye, brightnes going up. I see that Sony intentionally put that feature, but it is very, very stupid one. There is no point in making dark images even darker with even less contrast. I assume they wanted to achieve better black levels that way, or I don't know, but it is very stupid way of doing black levels more black. And, of course, there is no setting in settings menu tu turn this nonsense off, nice one Sony!
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This similar annoying ass feature is there in my Spectre laptop. This was supposed to be a battery saving feature and I haven't yet found a way to turn it off. Maybe it's also a way to get higher black levels.
This is the Bravia Engine. Just unselect Settings -> Display -> Mobile Bravia Engine
thedisturbedone said:
This similar annoying ass feature is there in my Spectre laptop. This was supposed to be a battery saving feature and I haven't yet found a way to turn it off. Maybe it's also a way to get higher black levels.
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Dude, this is definitely not a battery saving mode. There is no need for batery saving mode when displaying dark screen, and the problem occurs when displaying dark images or any other dark media, app or non-app. every single time.
Mad Marty said:
This is the Bravia Engine. Just unselect Settings -> Display -> Mobile Bravia Engine
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OMG... Mobile bravia engine has apsolutely nothing to do with with that, because bravia engine works only in phones stock apps for viewing videos and pictures, and the effect is not even similiar to screen dimming. It brings more saturated colors and that is all.
Same problem is posted here: http://communities.sonyericsson.com/thread/61560?start=0&tstart=0 and Sony replied "I'm sorry that it has taken so long but I have done some testing now using a later software and I'm not able to replicate the issue that you guys report so I assume it's fixed." It is more than obvious that they like to close their eyes on every single problem that occurs. Thank you Sony for your gorgeous support to your beloved customers. I cant be more sarcastic, of course.
naga.nino said:
OMG... Mobile bravia engine has apsolutely nothing to do with with that, because bravia engine works only in phones stock apps for viewing videos and pictures, and the effect is not even similiar to screen dimming. It brings more saturated colors and that is all.
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Well, have it your way. But with this kind of attitude, don't be surprised if no-one wants to help you.
Mad Marty said:
Well, have it your way. But with this kind of attitude, don't be surprised if no-one wants to help you.
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It's not my way, it's the way it is. If one understands what mobile bravia engine is, one could never offered it as a solution to a problem that has nothing to do with it. I'm terribly sorry if I ofended you, and I apologize for my attitude. I'm not mad at you, or anybody else here, I just don't see why would one write something just to be written. I know my T-Rex wery well, and I know there is no "normal" way to turn this dimming crap off, so I posted my question here, and expected that someone of the experts would offer some kind of solution to that. And I got things like "turn automatic brightness off", or "turn mobile bravia engine off" even though I previously mentioned that i tried all that stuff. People are "trying" to "help" me here, and they didn't even read what I've written. I'm really not one of guys that would post a question here just to be posted, I searched the crap out of the internet, and I found apsolutely nothing helpfull. That's why I decided to open this thread, to hear what experts have to say.
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There is already a thread about this. I won't write it again.
Just turn of DLS.
peetr_ said:
There is already a thread about this. I won't write it again.
Just turn of DLS.
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Thank you very much. I suppose you're talking about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909710&page=16
My phone is rooted and I can't change those values. Can you explain me how to change this? I went to that system location via root explorer, but i can't do much from that point. If I try to open it in text editor it says that this is read only and can't be changed.
Thanx in advance.
naga.nino said:
Thank you very much. I suppose you're talking about this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909710&page=16
My phone is rooted and I can't change those values. Can you explain me how to change this? I went to that system location via root explorer, but i can't do much from that point. If I try to open it in text editor it says that this is read only and can't be changed.
Thanx in advance.
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If you are rooted, you need root explorer and mount the directoty as RW, then open in text editor
peetr_ said:
There is already a thread about this. I won't write it again.
Just turn of DLS.
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gregbradley said:
If you are rooted, you need root explorer and mount the directoty as RW, then open in text editor
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Thank you guys very much! Changed values, and rebooting my phone...everything is fine now, no more stupid dimming. However...I noticed that color adjusment is still visible when changing from dark screen to colorfull bright one. So the dimming is now definitely gone, but that color adjusment is still visible, like it changes contrast a bit, from worse to better, it is clearly visible. Any ideas about that?
I'm uploading a video I recorded with my webcam to get you a closer look. I'll post a link once it's uploaded.
Video will be live here in a couple of minutes: http://youtu.be/fHozO8zGZ1Y
After I managed to turn off DLS, that auto-contrast thing still remains. If you look closely, you'll se that the blue facebook stripe (and everything else) slightly changes its color/contrast when returning from the gray screen. But DLS was much bigger pain in the ass and I'm very pleased with the result od turning it off.
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Why would you want to post it live?
Sent from your backyard...
Slender watches what you do...
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Why would you want to post it live?
Sent from your backyard...
Slender watches what you do...
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Didn't mean literally live lol. It is uploaded, processed and watchable now.
Hello!
Long time reader, first post here
I have bought a Xperia Z C6603 from amazon.de.
Yesterday i noticed while scrolling in chrome or any other application something strange:
When i had for example a dark background on a webside and yellow texte the text flimmers or gets orange while scrolling.
Another example:
White background website with black blocks on it, while scrolling there is violett ghosting on the rims of the blocks like in the beginning with the galaxy s4 display.
it only occurs while scrolling fast not while scrolling slowly.
I already had this phone last year april and i cant remember having such phenomen on my phone.
I only know such things from amoled-displays.
I run 4.3 stock android, everything is stock no root, straight out of the box. I have made a hard reset but it doesnt go away.
Display type according to the app is jdc mdy70 .
Is this normal or should i return the phone to amazon?
Thank you for your help.
Regards
Michael
Maybe someone could test for example the warcraft forums because i noticed it on this site first with the dark background and the yellow font.
The font turns orange and flickers while scrolling.
Thank you very much!
I tried the sc website and I don't have anything like you mentioned. My xz has the same screen as yours.
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Did you zry another browser?
Thx for your reply. I tried it with dolphin browser too and still the same problem
i tried a screen test app yesterday and when i scrolled using a picture with grey background i had four areas on the outer sides of the display which blinked like crazy. Tried the same pic on my wife's ativ s and no problem.
I am gonna send it back.
michael5857 said:
Thx for your reply. I tried it with dolphin browser too and still the same problem
i tried a screen test app yesterday and when i scrolled using a picture with grey background i had four areas on the outer sides of the display which blinked like crazy. Tried the same pic on my wife's ativ s and no problem.
I am gonna send it back.
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I'm sorry to hear that
I'm amazed there should be a sticky on this!! If you have a rooted z2, then rootdim on playstore let's you lower brightness far below stock. And it's hardware, not an on top layer which just destroys contrast. It makes your z2 dim just like an Amoled screen! Best of all it saves batteries unlike software dimmers!
I use it together with another app called night filter which is actually a software screen filter, I apply a slight reddish tint to save my eyes further.
(side note: The developer has made a remake of rootdim called ScreenDim but it currently doesn't work for me as well as rootdim )
HTH!
Thank you for sharing, I was looking for a way how to make the screen as dim as possible, finally bumped into this thread Though I would probably prefer using Xposed module or force system brightness to go as low as rootdim, nevertheless very nice app
thanks for the info, It worked excellent
this one here huh ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.pruss.superdim
Gotta try it out. Sometimes i do think the screen is way to bright.
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Don't really like it.
when you press 25% you can press it 3 times and the screen flickers and changes brightness 3 times.
also depending on which App you open screen may change brightness for no reason.
Do you guys get it to work on 5.0.2? Mine don't dim anymore. Root access is granted.
solwretep said:
I'm amazed there should be a sticky on this!! If you have a rooted z2, then rootdim on playstore let's you lower brightness far below stock. And it's hardware, not an on top layer which just destroys contrast. It makes your z2 dim just like an Amoled screen! Best of all it saves batteries unlike software dimmers!
I use it together with another app called night filter which is actually a software screen filter, I apply a slight reddish tint to save my eyes further.
(side note: The developer has made a remake of rootdim called ScreenDim but it currently doesn't work for me as well as rootdim )
HTH!
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Bro