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I am going to purchase this but can anyone give me the lowdown on this.
I am a diehard android fan and own every tmobile device, are all functions working on this device?
I mean the important stuff, wifi, browser, games, g-sensor, 3d games?
I was going to get an archos 70 but this looks way cooler and customizable.
Please let me know.
Wifi works fine. I can connect to my home network just fine. Also works connecting to my Samsung Vibrant's mobile AP wifi.
Browsing work. Stock browser is a very sluggish experience. I'm using Dolphin and still find it to be a slower experience than on my Vibrant phone. Wish it was faster. But it's acceptable performance.
G-sensor seems to be working fine. Was playing Raging Thunder and it worked great.
However there is an issue with some games. They will not play at full screen resolution and seem to run in a smaller 4:3 aspect ratio (looks like 600x800) with black borders on the side.
I haven't tried a lot of games. Angry Birds (both) and Paper Toss work in full screen. Solitaire, Raging Thunder don't work at full screen.
But the performance of the games seems good so far.
To me, Dolphin HD (along with the rest of the system) is plenty fast with SetCPU running min 600/max 800 ondemand.
Really, there have been surprisingly few things I've come across that I haven't been able to do-- even without a custom ROM/kernel. I couldn't be happier with this--and development has really just started (I'm sure some brilliant devs found one under their tree today).
If you're looking for a solitaire game, Klondike Solitaire is a full screen app.
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Wifi works fine. I can connect to my home network just fine. Also works connecting to my Samsung Vibrant's mobile AP wifi.
Browsing work. Stock browser is a very sluggish experience. I'm using Dolphin and still find it to be a slower experience than on my Vibrant phone. Wish it was faster. But it's acceptable performance.
G-sensor seems to be working fine. Was playing Raging Thunder and it worked great.
However there is an issue with some games. They will not play at full screen resolution and seem to run in a smaller 4:3 aspect ratio (looks like 600x800) with black borders on the side.
I haven't tried a lot of games. Angry Birds (both) and Paper Toss work in full screen. Solitaire, Raging Thunder don't work at full screen.
But the performance of the games seems good so far.
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If you install spare parts and uncheck compatibility mode. A lot of games and apps become full screen.
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If you install spare parts and uncheck compatibility mode. A lot of games and apps become full screen.
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The problem for some of those games then becomes the graphics are full screen but the touch-UI isn't. So, you have to click above or below the on-screen buttons to hit them. I've also seen a game (Hungry Shark) where the in-game locations no longer correspond to the graphical locations (the shark thought the water's surface was well below where it really was, so he couldn't get up to the actual surface, like he was hitting an invisible wall).
Hopefully these apps will be updated for tablet resolutions soon.
Recently I bought the HDTV adapter for my Nook HD+ and I'm trying to find the version of CM that will work best with it. I could not find this information through searching the forum.
My Nook had CM 10.1.3 the first time I tried it and it did not work particularly well. It was in the wrong resolution and did not display full screen. I did some searches on the forum and found that updating may fix the problem so I updated to CM 10.2.
CM 10.2 seemed to work better. Video looked much sharper, but 1080p video was choppy (probably because the Nook is playing the video on both screens) and still would not fill the screen.
Is there a version that has perfect or near perfect functionality? I really just need:
-not choppy 1080p video, games and emulators to play in full screen
-when playing a movie the Nook will normally display, "Playing on TV" so that the nook only has to render video on one screen
Are both of these possible?
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Recently I bought the HDTV adapter for my Nook HD+ and I'm trying to find the version of CM that will work best with it. I could not find this information through searching the forum.
My Nook had CM 10.1.3 the first time I tried it and it did not work particularly well. It was in the wrong resolution and did not display full screen. I did some searches on the forum and found that updating may fix the problem so I updated to CM 10.2.
CM 10.2 seemed to work better. 1080p video looked much sharper, but still would not fill the screen.
Is there a version that has perfect or near perfect functionality? I really just need:
-1080p video, games and emulators to play in full screen
-when playing a movie the Nook will normally display, "Playing on TV"
Are both of these possible?
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I think that depends on your tv. I have two tvs at home and one shows as full screen with default setting, and the other one doesn't.
Try to change the scale setting of your tv.
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I think that depends on your tv. I have two tvs at home and one shows as full screen with default setting, and the other one doesn't.
Try to change the scale setting of your tv.
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I appreciate the response. Unfortunately I have tried to change the aspect ratio settings and none of them fix the full screen problem. I've tried every screen setting on multiple TV's and there's no way to get full screen. I also tried the Resolution Changer app and that did not work either.
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I appreciate the response. Unfortunately I have tried to change the aspect ratio settings and none of them fix the full screen problem. I've tried every screen setting on multiple TV's and there's no way to get full screen. I also tried the Resolution Changer app and that did not work either.
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I have used the HDMI adapter a lot with different Nook HD+ roms with no problems. I have found that the video player i use on the Nook makes all the difference with the play back quality. I use MXplayer but you may want to try a few to find the right fit for your Nook
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I have used the HDMI adapter a lot with different Nook HD+ roms with no problems. I have found that the video player i use on the Nook makes all the difference with the play back quality. I use MXplayer but you may want to try a few to find the right fit for your Nook
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I do have MX player also that's a good player. I updated to CM 11, Wiped data & factory reset, cleared the cache and video seems to be in full screen now. It still plays on both screens though, but I guess that doesn't matter. I wonder if anyone knows how to make the video only play on the TV?
The HDMI adapter was originally $39. If I paid that much for this piece of $hit, I would have shot someone. It is garbage and not worth the hours of your life you will spend on it. Even with it works, it stops working if you fart (literally) or bump it. And when it does 'work' the resolution is for crap. If I could roll back time and have given a homeless person $13 and never have seen this disaster, I would have done so in a minute. It is the single most shockingly low quality piece of trash I have encountered in the modern era of electronics. Spend another $15 and get a raspberry pi or something.
I'm disappointed in the HDMI adapter as well.
The fine print in the specs rate it at 24fps @1080P, which is unacceptable.
That's part of the motivation to get Wi-Fi display/miracast working, plus the latter doesn't need a cable.
With Wi-Fi display working and wiimote support, one would have a nice functional media center using xbmc/kodi.
Does Note 9 has a recording time limit? On which mode?
I haven't tried it myself on the store so I don't know.. I remember my S8 has a limitation on some of the mode... Hope Note 9 doesn't have one.
I am very sad/ pissed to inform you that the note 9, 512gb does have record limits.... I bought this model specifically so I can use to record videos , instead of carrying my sony ax53 around. I placed my preorder back in mid August, and it was finally delivered yesterday.
3840 x 2160, 60fps: 5 minute limit
3840 x 2160, 30fps: 10 minute limit
2560 x 1440, 30fps: no limit
1920 x 1080, 60fps: 10 minute limit
1920 x 1080, 30fps: no limit
2224 x 1080, 30fps: no limit
1440 x 1440, 30fps: no limit
1280 x 720, 30fps: no limit.
No limit really means till you fill up your storage.
I don't really want to root my phone, but may have to in hopes of getting a zero camera mod or I should just return this phone and get an iphone....... moving from a pixel 2xl, to note 9. Been using android since HTC hd2 then to Samsung s2, note4, nexus 5x, s7edge, pixel 2xl, now note9.
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I am very sad/ pissed to inform you that the note 9, 512gb does have record limits.... I bought this model specifically so I can use to record videos , instead of carrying my sony ax53 around. I placed my preorder back in mid August, and it was finally delivered yesterday.
3840 x 2160, 60fps: 5 minute limit
3840 x 2160, 30fps: 10 minute limit
2560 x 1440, 30fps: no limit
1920 x 1080, 60fps: 10 minute limit
1920 x 1080, 30fps: no limit
2224 x 1080, 30fps: no limit
1440 x 1440, 30fps: no limit
1280 x 720, 30fps: no limit.
No limit really means till you fill up your storage.
I don't really want to root my phone, but may have to in hopes of getting a zero camera mod or I should just return this phone and get an iphone....... moving from a pixel 2xl, to note 9. Been using android since HTC hd2 then to Samsung s2, note4, nexus 5x, s7edge, pixel 2xl, now note9.
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Nope, don't root your phone just for looking zero camera mod... for note 9 it is still not available...
So the issue seems to go much deeper to the file system with a limit of 4gb file sizes. Why Samsungs own app has that limitation(boggles my mind )Maybe a custom rom with ext4 or exfat file system for where the files are stored?
Edit( most likely a limitation where the storage location where pictures and video are stored is formatted fat32 to allow windows machines to see them when plugged in to transfer videos without paying Microsoft extra licensing for exfat)
I tried using open camera and 4k 60fps is not supported at any bitrate
4k 30fps will record up 4gb, then creates a new one once the size is reached however, the transitions from one file to the next is not seamless ( about a half second gap loss) after putting the videos into an editor.
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So the issue seems to go much deeper to the file system with a limit of 4gb file sizes. Why Samsungs own app has that limitation(boggles my mind )Maybe a custom rom with ext4 or exfat file system for where the files are stored?
Edit( most likely a limitation where the storage location where pictures and video are stored is formatted fat32 to allow windows machines to see them when plugged in to transfer videos without paying Microsoft extra licensing for exfat)
I tried using open camera and 4k 60fps is not supported at any bitrate
4k 30fps will record up 4gb, then creates a new one once the size is reached however, the transitions from one file to the next is not seamless ( about a half second gap loss) after putting the videos into an editor.
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Hmm.. Personally I used a S8 for video recording, and I even record video files with 20GB+ size.. I haven't tried with my Note 9 yet, but I assume it will have the same capability (since we had an unlimited recording time on lower res and fps). So far, I think Samsung limits the recording time so the phone won't get too heated up.
So I set my camera to 2560 x 1440, and using the default camera , I let it sit and record for about 2 hours. I turned off off hevc mode to make the size bigger. The recording looked like it was going just fine until I looked at the video, and it had been automatically broken into multiple files at 4.3gb each. Gotta find a way to reformat the sdcard partition, to see if that is what is causing the limit. I've added screenshots to show.
Any new news with this tread? I am pissed off about this limits,. 1080p,60fps and this 10 minutes limit? This is bullsht! Is there any other app that can record 1080p with 60fps without time limit? I want to record my first review od earphones (i work in music shop and have unlimited access to earphones and players ) and i dont want to bring my camera with me every time when i want to record video :/ And my daughter is performing (she plays cello) and i want to have ability to record longer video than 10 minutes
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Any new news with this tread? I am pissed off about this limits,. 1080p,60fps and this 10 minutes limit? This is bullsht! Is there any other app that can record 1080p with 60fps without time limit? I want to record my first review od earphones (i work in music shop and have unlimited access to earphones and players ) and i dont want to bring my camera with me every time when i want to record video :/ And my daughter is performing (she plays cello) and i want to have ability to record longer video than 10 minutes
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Nope. It still has limitations even in Pie.
Looks like Samsung did this to ensure the phone not getting overheated.
If you really want to remove the limitations, you need to root the phone.
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Nope. It still has limitations even in Pie.
Looks like Samsung did this to ensure the phone not getting overheated.
If you really want to remove the limitations, you need to root the phone.
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I was afraid that someone might say this. Very sad news. And i am amazed by this. 4k 30fps vids without limitations but fullhd and 60 fps - 10 minutes because of overheating? That is full of cra... ehm... hi end device god damn! And so much disappointment.
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I was afraid that someone might say this. Very sad news. And i am amazed by this. 4k 30fps vids without limitations but fullhd and 60 fps - 10 minutes because of overheating? That is full of cra... ehm... hi end device god damn! And so much disappointment.
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4k30fps also have 10 minutes limitation.
To be honest, I can't really blame Samsung for doing this. Even my gopro heats up at 1080p 60fps. Even though gopro doesn't have time limitation, we need to remember that gopro processor exists solely for capturing videos only. Meanwhile, on Samsung phone, there will be many task burdens the phone besides of recording as well.
For the record, I rooted my old S8 and use it to record seminars etc. The phone still heats up even though I solely use it for recording (airplane mode turned on and I don't have any games or social apps installed there). At one point, even the phone overheated when I use the 60fps mode.
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4k30fps also have 10 minutes limitation.
To be honest, I can't really blame Samsung for doing this. Even my gopro heats up at 1080p 60fps. Even though gopro doesn't have time limitation, we need to remember that gopro processor exists solely for capturing videos only. Meanwhile, on Samsung phone, there will be many task burdens the phone besides of recording as well.
For the record, I rooted my old S8 and use it to record seminars etc. The phone still heats up even though I solely use it for recording (airplane mode turned on and I don't have any games or social apps installed there). At one point, even the phone overheated when I use the 60fps mode.
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Agreed but still - so powerfull phone as Note9 should have overcome this heating problem that exist for so many years, don`t you think? And on the other hand, i have this small cheap camera for car road recording, 1080p, 60fps - all working, for many hours straight - no problem, warm - yes but no damage there. And that is 5 years old peace of cheap cam.
Maybe there is some apps that dont have time limitation and can record 1080p, 60fps? Do you know any? I`ve tried few but no success.
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Agreed but still - so powerfull phone as Note9 should have overcome this heating problem that exist for so many years, don`t you think? And on the other hand, i have this small cheap camera for car road recording, 1080p, 60fps - all working, for many hours straight - no problem, warm - yes but no damage there. And that is 5 years old peace of cheap cam.
Maybe there is some apps that dont have time limitation and can record 1080p, 60fps? Do you know any? I`ve tried few but no success.
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Hacked gcam works for me actually. I once tried to record it on 4k60 without any time limitation. But currently, since the development is stopped, I'm not really sure, even more on my Pie Note 9.
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Hacked gcam works for me actually. I once tried to record it on 4k60 without any time limitation. But currently, since the development is stopped, I'm not really sure, even more on my Pie Note 9.
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I`ve just tried modified gcam for exynos and it is not working with full hd and 60fps. I`m affraid that i will have to use my mirrorless camera for recordings or just cuts my recordings in 10 minutes pieces and using some software to join movies in one piece. Damn. So expensive phone and so much problems with it.
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I`ve just tried modified gcam for exynos and it is not working with full hd and 60fps. I`m affraid that i will have to use my mirrorless camera for recordings or just cuts my recordings in 10 minutes pieces and using some software to join movies in one piece. Damn. So expensive phone and so much problems with it.
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Hmm.. That is strange... Perhaps we're using different version of gcam? Mine was able to record 1080/60 without problem.
Also, the recordings cut in 4GBs... It's still everywhere.. To be honest, I'm quite amazed by how the industry doesn't catch up with exfat formatting that allows for more than 4GB per file.. Even in latest GoPro camera and DJI Osmo Pocket that I bought, it still have 4GB limits. My partner even have a handycam that stubbornly splits into several 4GB files.
So, yeah, for combining files, we still do have problems.
If you want to maximize the video recordings on your note 9, I suggest that you root your phone. Well, you won't have access to samsung pay or other secured apps anymre, but personally I think it is a good chaoice if you want portability and long high quality videos in a same package.
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Also, using the rooted app, you can film file without splitting. So, it will really helps if you really concern about joining files.
well, you guys talked a lot about the 4GB limitation... actually most of the modern android phones don't have the fat32-formatted internal storage, and the so-called internal storage is in fact the directory /data/media mounted on /storage/emulated as the virtual filesystem "sdcardfs", while the /data partition on samsung phones is formatted to ext4. therefore, storing a file larger than 4GB in /sdcard won't be a problem at all. (and i have a 10 GB linux chroot image on it. )
moreover, samsung has FUSE exfat support. i also have an exfat-formatted micro sd card in my phone. you can give it a try too - just format it to exfat on computer and insert to your phone, it should work properly.
btw, im using galaxy s8 and looking for the solution to the time limit too. i'd only like to record [email protected] videos for longer than 10mins, don't really care about 4k stuff. any advices would be very appreciated, even if root is required.
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btw, im using galaxy s8 and looking for the solution to the time limit too. i'd only like to record [email protected] videos for longer than 10mins, don't really care about 4k stuff. any advices would be very appreciated, even if root is required.
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for s8: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mera_mod_samsung_s8_bitrate_settings&hl=en_US
root is required. removes the time limit and you can modify bitrate settings. doesn't cut at 4 GB but might seamlessly split the file after about 18-20 GB. when you join the two files, you won't notice it was cut.
i needed something to remove the time limit as i needed to record up to 8 hours of video at a time. i came here to see if there are any alternatives to it, and i'm still searching for something similar (and better) for a year now. nothing else works and i haven't found a better alternative for a year now. this is the only thing that works as intended.
it's also available for note8, note9, s7, and s9. hope to see it on the note10 soon.
p.s. your phone will overheat in about one hour if it's a hot summer day outside. it will take some more if it's colder. i use a fan.
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for s8: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mera_mod_samsung_s8_bitrate_settings&hl=en_US
root is required. removes the time limit and you can modify bitrate settings. doesn't cut at 4 GB but might seamlessly split the file after about 18-20 GB. when you join the two files, you won't notice it was cut.
i needed something to remove the time limit as i needed to record up to 8 hours of video at a time. i came here to see if there are any alternatives to it, and i'm still searching for something similar (and better) for a year now. nothing else works and i haven't found a better alternative for a year now. this is the only thing that works as intended.
it's also available for note8, note9, s7, and s9. hope to see it on the note10 soon.
p.s. your phone will overheat in about one hour if it's a hot summer day outside. it will take some more if it's colder. i use a fan.
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this sounds good. i've had a look at the description and watched the video, it seems that the actual magic is in the generated module zip file. why not just open it and see what's modified, and how the modified files differ from the original ones, in case you'd like to get rid of the app or do some further modifications? i've discovered that the /system/cameradata/camera-feature.xml file contains some interesting configurations, thought i haven't tried that app yet since im not sure what it'll actually do or if it's undo-able. and if you don't mind, can you attach your module file please?
I have a dell WQHD monitor bought to use, specifically with the note 9, but after I plugged the note 9 I found that I do not get the option for the WQHD, it is grayed out? is anyone able to get it to work? please help!
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I have a dell WQHD monitor bought to use, specifically with the note 9, but after I plugged the note 9 I found that I do not get the option for the WQHD, it is grayed out? is anyone able to get it to work? please help!
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Your monitor cannot handle the resolution.
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Your monitor cannot handle the resolution.
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the monitor resolution is 2560x1440, it handles the resolution. I am using the laptop on it with this resolution. The dex show the option for 2560x1440 but it is grayed out?
Same here, even though the monitor and cable is 4k/60Hz capable. Supposedly the Samsung dock and pad work in WQHD, so that would mean they are using a chip ID verification to make sure the 3rd party gear doesn't give full resolution. Just guessing though.
Same problem here... All cables used that came in the box, using a Sony Bravia XE90E.
That panel is well capable of all funky resolutions, certainly 1440p as well.
Mirroring works fine, but what good is mirroring worth really. Nobody bought a DEX Pad to just mirror.
I wondered this too few days ago when I first time tested it with a cheap adapter from Amazon. I also read somewhere that the highest resolution is only available with those "pad" device(s). Not a biggie for me, since the 2560x1440 doesn't scale nicely to a 4K monitor, but the lower FullHD resolution does. It is not like I'd be doing my main work with the phone anyway, but it is a "nice to have" in some random situation where I didn't drag my heavyweight laptop with me.
Would be nice if the resolution selection would give a clear text explaining why that choice is disabled, though.
I read somewhere that only the original samsung pad with the fan allows resolutions over full hd because going overheats the phone too much and damages it, I do not know if it's true or not though.
Well I'm using the official DEX Pad and still no luck. Go figure ?
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Well I'm using the official DEX Pad and still no luck. Go figure ?
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This dex pad ?
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1ktcwIG3gL._SL1500_.jpg
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This dex pad ?
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1ktcwIG3gL._SL1500_.jpg
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Yes, that one. There is just one DEX Pad afaik and I don't mean the DEX Station.
The latest update (about 1.5gb) got it working, at least via the dex pad.
I've got 3440 X 1440 matching my display
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The latest update (about 1.5gb) got it working, at least via the dex pad.
I've got 3440 X 1440 matching my display
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@jesadac Are you able to test with a regular cable, and see if the resolution support drops to FHD ? My cables work fine on a MacBook Pro for WQHD, but when connected to my Note 9 with latest version, won't go higher than FHD, even if everything supports it. I am trying to confirm that Samsung locked the higher resolution to their products.
They seem to have at least tried some partial locking, or it may be a technical reason (e.g. ability to drive higher bitrates in specific situations), or whatnot.
I managed to get the highest resolution with one 3rd party USB-C hub, but it allowed DEX mode only when that hub got external power (and thus also charged the phone). Another hub (claimed to support 4K) didn't give highest resolution even when it was also getting external power, so it is obviously a bit hit/miss..
EDIT: The better working hub shows mirrored screen without external power, at that 2560x1440 resolution. There are some random temporary screen artifacts with that hub, though, at least for a while after DEX gets turned on, and sometimes phone-hub-monitor protocols don't quite get it right, showing some really low resolution DEX view with a popup saying something about that too low resolution
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They seem to have at least tried some partial locking, or it may be a technical reason (e.g. ability to drive higher bitrates in specific situations), or whatnot.
I managed to get the highest resolution with one 3rd party USB-C hub, but it allowed DEX mode only when that hub got external power (and thus also charged the phone). Another hub (claimed to support 4K) didn't give highest resolution even when it was also getting external power, so it is obviously a bit hit/miss..
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Ah.... that's very good info. If a 3rd party can, then it's likely a capability support issue. I don't see why on earth a different device could display a higher res than the Note 9, when all is the same, except the source.
I'm ok in FHD on the monitor. While not as sharp, its workable. But on a 70" 4K TV, its so pixelated, it's not funny. I would pretty much like the higher resolution to make the movie playback and picture browsing a nicer experience when the out laws are in town.
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I'm ok in FHD on the monitor. While not as sharp, its workable. But on a 70" 4K TV, its so pixelated, it's not funny. I would pretty much like the higher resolution to make the movie playback and picture browsing a nicer experience when the out laws are in town.
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I actually prefer the FullHD on a 4K monitor, because otherwise non-integer scaling makes some things worse, at least for text. OTOH, movies and photos are indeed likely better with higher resolution even with non-integer scaling. I did use it at highest resolution on a 4K monitor for a while using 1:1 mode on the monitor, so that there was no scaling (but lots of black margin). I'd naturally prefer 1:1 at 2560x1440 to my older 2560x1600 monitor (so just a little black on top and bottom), but seems that the older monitor does not support the full resolution through its HDMI inputs or something
EDIT: Oh, and at work I connected the phone directly to 4K monitor with the monitor's included USB-C-to-USB-C cable, with keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor's USB ports, and phone being charged by the monitor through that cable. Everything worked just fine, but I'm not 100% sure did it allow the highest resolution.. I think it did.
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I actually prefer the FullHD on a 4K monitor, because the non-integer scaling makes some things worse, at least for text. OTOH, movies and photos are indeed likely better with higher resolution even with non-integer scaling. I did use it at highest resolution on a 4K monitor for a while using 1:1 mode on the monitor, so that there was no scaling (but lots of black margin). I'd naturally prefer 1:1 at 2560x1440 to my older 2560x1600 monitor (so just a little black on top and bottom), but seems that the older monitor does not support the full resolution through its HDMI inputs or something
EDIT: Oh, and at work I connected the phone directly to 4K monitor with the monitor's included USB-C-to-USB-C cable, with keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor's USB ports, and phone being charged by the monitor through that cable. Everything worked just fine, but I'm not 100% sure did it allow the highest resolution.. I think it did.
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Ah... bliss. That is the example of why I love USB type C so much now. A bunch of thunderbolt 3 rated cables is all I need really now. Likely hitting the menu can confirm the resolution. I like the wide resolution as its native on my monitors and TV (16:9 aka WQHD). I just ordered a DeX pad. I will sell the old dock if that works fine at the higher resolution. It's not bad and compact. I found a good price on Amazon, so it's not too bad in the end I guess. Pair it with a portable keyboard trackpad and I may leave that in the living room.
I'm using a third party USB-C hub that allows Dex to work on Galaxy S9 with and without external power. The thing is that my S9 only works at FHD while using the same setup with a Galaxy S8 allows for 2560x1440. It's frustrating. Sadly I can not provide detailed info about the TV set and the S8. If anyone has any suggestion on how to set up my S9 to allow higher res it would be much appreciated.
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@6thtry what 3rd party USB hub are you using?
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@6thtry what 3rd party USB hub are you using?
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Based on my Amazon order history, it was this:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07FRZCLGB/
Whether it is still the exact same hardware, who knows (sometimes these no-name things change technically without revealing it), but at least it is "Amazon's Choice" (pfft) and "Dispatched by Amazon", and seems to still get good ratings (and bad ones, too).
As it is such a no-name thing, it is totally up to random chance whether it can be found in other amazon sites or not. If no luck with direct name and model, then with some extra luck, one might find it by the exact same look (and possibly even exactly same photos) but with different brand.
6thtry said:
Based on my Amazon order history, it was this:
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07FRZCLGB/
Whether it is still the exact same hardware, who knows (sometimes these no-name things change technically without revealing it), but at least it is "Amazon's Choice" (pfft) and "Dispatched by Amazon", and seems to still get good ratings (and bad ones, too).
As it is such a no-name thing, it is totally up to random chance whether it can be found in other amazon sites or not. If no luck with direct name and model, then with some extra luck, one might find it by the exact same look (and possibly even exactly same photos) but with different brand.
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@6thtry
Appreciate that. On Reddit/SamsungDex I'm trying to put together a list of non samsung hubs that give greater than 1080p resolution in dex mode.
If you remember, do you mind sharing what phone and monitor you were using with that hub and what resolution was selectable in dex mode?
Much appreciated.
Has anyone else noticed that the 60hz setting on this phone isn't actually 60hz but 60.3?
Am annoyed with this because I really wanted to use this phone a lot for emulation on the go but am getting micro stutters with emulation because of this.
For example. Ppsspp on games like ridge Racer will micro stutter on races due to the game wanting to play at 60hz but the screen being 60.3hz
Retroarch is the same on emulators.
The best way to check this is happening is to install an emulator like snes9x ex, and run a rom at default settings. You will see the stutter. Mario kart for example on the title screen is easy to spot this.
However, if you allow the game to run at detected screens refresh (which is actually 60.34hz) then the game runs flawlessly.
What gives? I'd assume on a phone primarily sold for gaming purposes this refresh rate would be totally nailed down to 60.00?
Is there anything I can do to fix this?
No one else has this issue?
I've updated to latest official WW firmware and the problem is not solved. I've even done a complete reset and problem still exists. Can only assume at this point that the 60hz mode actually isn't 60hz at all. That'll be enough for me to go back to the black shark 2 until this is resolved, if ever. ?
Does anyone emulate using retroarch or anything on this phone at all?
If so, how do you get literally anything to run smoothly? Messing with the phone even more and I cannot get rid of micro stutter. Im even getting it on 60fps locked android games? Is this issue just my phone or are people just ignoring the problem?
kristianity77 said:
Does anyone emulate using retroarch or anything on this phone at all?
If so, how do you get literally anything to run smoothly? Messing with the phone even more and I cannot get rid of micro stutter. Im even getting it on 60fps locked android games? Is this issue just my phone or are people just ignoring the problem?
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I emulate through citra mmj, dolphin & ps2damon. Not facing any frame-related issues. I add these apks to armory crate and lock them to 60 fps regardless of the phones global refresh rate. Although I did not face any problems prior to doing this. I've also been playing regular android games in both 60 & 120 fps without issues. The only funny problem I've found is that many game engines lock their speed to fps, so if you force 120 on unsupported games, many will run in x2 speed.
I've never heard of retroarch before, what are the benefits?
EDIT: I'm on WW .34
TheBrutalLicker said:
I emulate through citra mmj, dolphin & ps2damon. Not facing any frame-related issues. I add these apks to armory crate and lock them to 60 fps regardless of the phones global refresh rate. Although I did not face any problems prior to doing this. I've also been playing regular android games in both 60 & 120 fps without issues. The only funny problem I've found is that many game engines lock their speed to fps, so if you force 120 on unsupported games, many will run in x2 speed.
I've never heard of retroarch before, what are the benefits?
EDIT: I'm on WW .34
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I suppose with emulators for PS2 and GameCube etc the problem will be less obvious because games are prone to slight frame drops anyway because they don't quite run full speed all of the time.
Retroarch is basically an all in one UI that has loads of emulators all under one roof.
I boot all emulators at 60 through the crate but it doesn't make a difference.
I know it's an issue where the 60hz mode isn't actually 60, it's slightly off it. What I'm trying to figure out is whether it's an issue with my phone( some weird hardware fault) or an issue with all Rog 2 phones.
You'll only really see the problem with games or emulators that are a hard lock to 60fps.
So emulators like SNES, genesis, GBA, ppsspp or playstation 1 it's quite easy to see.
Its a common problem in cheap Chinese tablets where they don't nail down the refresh rates, but didn't think it would be in a high end gaming phone.
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I've had one other person test in snes9xex and he's getting the same issue as me so it seems it might be a phone issue. Hopefully it gets fixed in future firmwares, I don't know