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[Q] Galaxy S Deteriorating S-AMOLED Display

I recently compared my 4 month old Galaxy S-AMOLED display with a recently bought one.. There is visible difference between the maximum brightness in both screens. The newer one looks brighter with better colors when compared to my older Galaxy S. Both are GT-i9000 international version, and I used similar images to compare the screens..
Does the Super AMOLED display deteriorate with time? Also please tell me if this will covered under warranty..

It does deteriorate quite quickly. Especially the blue pixels. Not keeping it on high brightness levels helps the screen deteriorate less quick. And I'm not sure but I had read somewhere that when it comes to "burn in" if the effected area is greater than 8 pixels then you can replace it under guarantee.

Does the Super AMOLED display deteriorate with time? Also please tell me if this will covered under warranty..
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Yes every lcd screen would die one day but Super AMOLED dies with burn in faster, but still would give you 3-5yrs of life.
On daily basis keep the brightness to low or lowest when you need to brighten up put finger on notification bar & slide it to right (bright) slide it to left (dark).
Hope this helps you to get more life from your lcd.

thanx a lot guys.. will go for warranty and let yawl know how it goes..

Screen Brightness manipulation?

Is there any way with an app like AnyCut or SQLITE to edit a field to make the screen brighter? I know this may be a longshot, but with some of the other parts of the phone being capable of manipulation, I thought I'd at least ask. I understand the drain on the battery and possible other risks, but the screen, even at 100% brightness, seems to just not be that bright..

What? I can see my screen in bright clear skies daylight.... that's a bright screen! You live on Mercury or what?

If I stand outside with my screen set to 100% and auto turned off.. I have a hard time plaing contract killer because some of the characters become extremly hard to see.. If I play it on the galaxy tab in the same conditions, the characters are easy to see.. But it is true of most things I look at on the screen.. Out and about in direct daylight, the screen just isnt as bright as it needs to be..

That has nothing to do with screen brightness. The galaxy tab is a Super Amoled screen and the Thrill is LCD. That is why Samsung phones are more visible in direct sunlight too.
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Im only interested in whether or not this can be accomplished..

It can't.
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mrbarker said:
Im only interested in whether or not this can be accomplished..
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Nope. Can't get any brighter then it is at full.
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I wish mine would go dimmer. I like to keep it on auto and its usually pretty good but at night it keeps my screen way too bright. If I use the built in widget to toggle the brightness it just puts it too dim. The only way to get it to a decent dimness in the dark is to use the slider. I say the screen it too bright 90% of the time.

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I wish mine would go dimmer. I like to keep it on auto and its usually pretty good but at night it keeps my screen way too bright. If I use the built in widget to toggle the brightness it just puts it too dim. The only way to get it to a decent dimness in the dark is to use the slider. I say the screen it too bright 90% of the time.
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Now that is do-able. I'm not sure how to do it though. Cm7 has the option to adjust the auto-brightness levels based on specific light sensor values.
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Screen Brightness

I am thinking of getting the droid turbo. This morning i tried it in my local vz store. I noticed that when i put it on auto brightness it seems overly dim. If i put it on full brightness manually it seems fine. Has anyone else noticed that auto brightness seems overly dim. I use a galaxy nexus now and it has the same problem. Along with being hard to see in sunlight.
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Hasn't been an issue on mine.

Well I use lux and keep my auto way darker than normal so I can't comment on that. I had a gnex, I can tell you it's much easier to see this screen in sunlight, AMOLED technology has come far in the years since that phone.

Thanks that eases my concerns some.

I quit using auto brightness long ago on my s4. Same with the turbo. I have it turned up to 90-95% brightness or whatever is easiest on my eyes. No complaints.

I came from the S4, I work outside. Outdoor usability is far better than the S4. I've currently got one of the skinomi screen protectors on, it made kind of hard to see in direct sunlight FWIW. I'm awaiting arrival of a glass screen protector so it's temporary.
Also, I never used auto brightness on my S4, I'm OK with it on the turbo, its alot more responsive.

I switched from a Galaxy Nexus a week ago. It's still a bit hard to see in bright, direct sunlight but it's definitely an improvement over the Galaxy Nexus. I've found the screen is easy to see in any condition other than directly under clear-sky sun.
Let me know if you have any other questions about switching from a Galaxy Nexus.
It's a BIG upgrade.
(except I did prefer the smaller size of the GNex).

I've never used auto. Coming from my s4 this looks great...
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robmc826 said:
I am thinking of getting the droid turbo. This morning i tried it in my local vz store. I noticed that when i put it on auto brightness it seems overly dim. If i put it on full brightness manually it seems fine. Has anyone else noticed that auto brightness seems overly dim. I use a galaxy nexus now and it has the same problem. Along with being hard to see in sunlight.
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Haven't noticed any issues with mine (and that was one of my chief concerns as I have never owned a phone with an OLED panel before.) I will admit that I haven't used it in full sunlight yet (its been rainy here since I got my phone) but even outside and under the fluorescent lights at work It seems more than bright enough so far.

Indoors or overcast situations are okay, direct sunlight... Need to block sun with my other hand to see the screen.

I'm also using lux, I personally hate the screen being overly bright. Stock auto brightness in the case is too much for me. For example with lux I actually have the brightness in the negatives when in almost complete darkness, which is way lower than what the stock lowest brightness is. The advantages to this is, it's better for your eyes, especially when it comes to your night vision in the long run and it helps with the battery

gordonzhao said:
I'm also using lux, I personally hate the screen being overly bright. Stock auto brightness in the case is too much for me. For example with lux I actually have the brightness in the negatives when in almost complete darkness, which is way lower than what the stock lowest brightness is. The advantages to this is, it's better for your eyes, especially when it comes to your night vision in the long run and it helps with the battery
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I feel the same way. I think the screen Auto is overly-bright. Do you use the paid version of LUx?

gqskrub said:
I feel the same way. I think the screen Auto is overly-bright. Do you use the paid version of LUx?
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Yes.

[Q]Auto Brightness problem

Is anyone having issue for the auto brightness?
The screen brightness adjust automatically, but is too dim in a dark environment.
Wanna know if anyone have this issue? Or my Z3+ have problem with the sensor.

Does it get bright enough under direct sunlight? If so, the sensor is probably good. Now in my case, it does get quite dim in a completely dark room. It's a good thing. I wish it could get dimmer!
You could also run a service test on the 'ambient light sensor' by dialing #*#*SERVICE*#*#. In a fully dark room, mine reads 0 as it should.

schecter7 said:
Does it get bright enough under direct sunlight? If so, the sensor is probably good. Now in my case, it does get quite dim in a completely dark room. It's a good thing. I wish it could get dimmer!
You could also run a service test on the 'ambient light sensor' by dialing #*#*SERVICE*#*#. In a fully dark room, mine reads 0 as it should.
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Yes. Bright enough under direct sunlight, and 'ambient light sensor' also reads 0 in a dark room now (not fully dark, with PC monitor screen on).
I think mine is too sensitive at the dark environment. I was on the street around sunset yesterday, and the screen go very dim.
I will test the 'ambient light sensor' tomorrow around sunset time again.

Did you remove the screen plastic. Sounds silly but I didn't for a few days. I didn't realize it was there and i can now reduce my brightness level a lot which will also help with battery.
There are 2 covers one you remove and one that stays, I think
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aleekwen said:
Did you remove the screen plastic. Sounds silly but I didn't for a few days. I didn't realize it was there and i can now reduce my brightness level a lot which will also help with battery.
There are 2 covers one you remove and one that stays, I think
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Haha yes I removed both and put a new one on.

kench928 said:
Haha yes I removed both and put a new one on.
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That's good to know. I thought the second one (factory screen protector) might come off with the Sony logo like it did on Xperia Z
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/03/2...-the-xperia-z-screen-protector-sony-logo-too/
Btw, did you try to slide up the 'Brightness Level' under display setting even though the 'Adaptive brightness' is on? It should set the minimum brightness level higher. It's more like semi-auto brightness on the recent Android version. So try it out when it feels dim to you next time in order to find a suitable 'brightness level'
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-is-gone-adaptive-brightness-takes-its-place/

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Haha yes I removed both and put a new one on.
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Do you know if the original screen protector is also shatterproof? or is it just some cheap crappy one?

It does not bright enough under direct sun.

xHok said:
Do you know if the original screen protector is also shatterproof? or is it just some cheap crappy one?
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http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/06/25/the-xperia-z3-plus-comes-with-a-pre-applied-screen-protector/
Seems it is a cheap crappy one.
BTW FYR I only removed the upper one.

The upper one with texture should be removed the second might as well be left in place until it gets scratched, its pretty okay and does the work. As for the back I taped on the texture one until I get a back protector. Kinda silly to not include one from Sony's side
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Outdoor visibility (max brightness)

Rate this thread to express how well you can see the HTC 10's display outdoors. In case you've been playing Minecraft for 18 months straight, you might not known how to get outside anymore. Well, find the door and walk through it. A higher rating indicates that it has very high maximum brightness and thus fantastic outdoor visibility in direct sunlight.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Perfectly fine in 12258 lux of sunlight.
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Seems reasonable, not as bright as an S7 but it's not an AMOLED.

The screen is most definitely very very bright in bright sunlight on "auto" setting with slider to the max. I have no issues with the brightness outdoors. Make sure to keep the "auto" setting, there is a brightness boost built in with "auto". Also, do not use Power Saver feature (I am not taking about the Extreme Power Saver mode). The Power Saver will ruin the brightness in sunlight completely and thoroughly.

Compared the 10 with my Samsung S6 at noon in direct sunlight in Tucson, AZ on June 06. Couldn't see either for ****e.

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...Make sure to keep the "auto" setting, there is a brightness boost built in with "auto...
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Oh, so that's why it looks so strange in direct sun light It's not looking nice with the boost, but it's very effective and helps a lot

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Oh, so that's why it looks so strange in direct sun light [emoji14] It's not looking nice with the boost, but it's very effective and helps a lot
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No help for users like me whose (HTC 001) Auto brightness doesn't even work out of the box.
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Thanks
Thank you for your article
Danesh Hamara

th3 said:
No help for users like me whose (HTC 001) Auto brightness doesn't even work out of the box.
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Mine auto brightness is also huge step back comparing to previous One's. It is too bright in the evening or at night if my slider in auto mode is at about 75%.

cavist said:
Mine auto brightness is also huge step back comparing to previous One's. It is too bright in the evening or at night if my slider in auto mode is at about 75%.
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Use Lux Lite (can do the same)
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Personally, I think max brightness on this phone isn't nearly bright enough. When I stop off at the Starbucks drive through in the morning and attempt to pay with my phone (pops a barcode on screen for the barista to scan) they always need to take my phone from me inside where it's a bit darker to scan. I have never had this issue with any other device, and never see any of the cars ahead of me having a similar issue. This is with auto brightness on and the slider all the way at max.

Remember that when you go outside, the sun is bright, you slip on your polarized sun glasses. Next time you look at the screen, it's dark.
Remember the screen is polarized as well, and not in the best orientation. Turn the phone horizontal, see if brighter again.
-Just saying this in case it is affecting some of the 'too dark' comments.-
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Slightly lower than on S7 but visible enough.
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sigilizer said:
Personally, I think max brightness on this phone isn't nearly bright enough. When I stop off at the Starbucks drive through in the morning and attempt to pay with my phone (pops a barcode on screen for the barista to scan) they always need to take my phone from me inside where it's a bit darker to scan. I have never had this issue with any other device, and never see any of the cars ahead of me having a similar issue. This is with auto brightness on and the slider all the way at max.
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Yeah, I can relate. From all the recent phones I've tested, the 10 fares the worst in direct sunlight / bright day environment... Even so, the only time I find it really annoying is when I try to take photos or shoot video. I always feel that the screen is too dark or that the photos I take are too dark. When I look at them back home, on a large PC screen, I see that the photos are ok, well-lit...

lsblack said:
Remember that when you go outside, the sun is bright, you slip on your polarized sun glasses. Next time you look at the screen, it's dark.
Remember the screen is polarized as well, and not in the best orientation. Turn the phone horizontal, see if brighter again.
-Just saying this in case it is affecting some of the 'too dark' comments.-
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Yeah the polarization was a completely gooned up oversight in manufacture of the lcd. Could have done it 90 Deg off.

bonetweeter122 said:
Yeah the polarization was a completely gooned up oversight in manufacture of the lcd. Could have done it 90 Deg off.
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Then you can't take pictures with sunglasses on and you can't use the gps while driving with the SGs on. It goes both ways in terms of preferable polarization orientation.
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Much brighter than my LG G3. I don't need to crank the brightness to 40% indoors anymore. I can keep my HTC 10 around 15-20% brightness and see it just fine indoors.
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Compared to the Nexus 6P the HTC display is visible with no issues on direct sunlight. It is definitely not perfect, but I really like it.