iris scanner doesn't work through shades - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

My note 7 always worked when I was wearing my prescription sunglasses but not at all with my note 8. whats up with this?

Doesn't work with my regular glasses either...I think it's due to the coatings, anti-glare, computer, etc...its a bummer.

I think there's a software glitch or something. I rescanned my irisis and it was unlocking fine with my regular glasses on... But as soon as I turned on the setting where you don't have to swipe the screen for it to scan your eyes well it quit detecting my eyes with glasses on.

Mine works fine through seeing glasses, contacts, polarized shades.
Try setting your iris unlock up in the dark.
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wjdunn3 said:
Doesn't work with my regular glasses either...I think it's due to the coatings, anti-glare, computer, etc...its a bummer.
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Glare is actually what prevents it from working with glasses. Anti-glare would essentially be a better situation over not having it

pcriz said:
Mine works fine through seeing glasses, contacts, polarized shades.
Try setting your iris unlock up in the dark.
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Glare is actually what prevents it from working with glasses. Anti-glare would essentially be a better situation over not having it
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Well this makes me wonder if there's something wrong with my iris scanner.

Hmm. Well I made my room totally dark and now it's suddenly working with both my regular glasses and prescription sunglasses...

Mine is not working with glasses no matter what I do
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Dbj.Dhaval said:
Mine is not working with glasses no matter what I do
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Check the infra-red LED on the front.
Turn lights off, get another phone with a camera, start camera, point camera at top of Note 8, see if there is a blue (infra-red light) from the top of the phone. Look through the other phones screen obviously.

Wait, so let me get this straight.....
You're trying to do something you're not supposed to be able to do, or are advised not to do, and wondering if something is wrong with your phone because it actually isn't doing It? ?

N10AP said:
Check the infra-red LED on the front.
Turn lights off, get another phone with a camera, start camera, point camera at top of Note 8, see if there is a blue (infra-red light) from the top of the phone. Look through the other phones screen obviously.
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No not getting any light.. Only getting red light during dark when trying to unlock.. Nothing else
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[Q] Quick glance working?

It's pretty cool when your in bed falling asleep but for every 10 tries I get it to turn on once is there something I'm doing wrong it's flat on my table and I'm waving in front of the sensor but it rarely works?
Probably your lighting
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Don't wave just use your hand to cover the sensors for a second or 2.
As the previous post suggests lighting is also important.
Little cusnese
geekasso said:
Don't wave just use your hand to cover the sensors for a second or 2.
As the previous post suggests lighting is also important.
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Don't think lighting does matter. It works in the dark for me.

Any way to increase sensitivity of ambient display?

Many times my phone doesn't wake up when I pick it up. My old moto x was almost too sensitive at times... Which I prefer at this point.
Any suggestions?
Are you using a screen protector? Mine became 10 times more reliable when I binned my glass screen protector.
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Spectre Nine said:
Are you using a screen protector? Mine became 10 times more reliable when I binned my glass screen protector.
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That really can't impact the bump sensor.
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cc16177 said:
Many times my phone doesn't wake up when I pick it up. My old moto x was almost too sensitive at times... Which I prefer at this point.
Any suggestions?
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I understand that the motox uses an array of proximity sensors.
The Nexus 6 uses its accelerometer. I.e., it detects actual motion rather than presence.
Completely agree. A lot of times when I remove my phone from my pocket, ambient display does not wake my screen.

Samsung Gear VR with G4

Is it possible somehow to fit/ use the Gear VR with G4?
PsyOr said:
Is it possible somehow to fit/ use the Gear VR with G4?
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Nope but I found this @AliExpress Only meant to watching movies
Thanks mate, thought there is any adapter or something because I already got this device...
I'll see what I can find
Edit: I found this Article
PsyOr said:
Thanks mate, thought there is any adapter or something because I already got this device...
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Yes it is take the back off the g4. I got one too. Its a tight fit to plug it in and. Of coarse the controls wont work. I use a bluetooth keyboard to play games. But no bull sheet it works
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WAIDroid said:
Nope but I found this @AliExpress Only meant to watching movies
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Blindly answering. I also have a gear vr and it does fit.
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WAIDroid said:
Nope but I found this @AliExpress Only meant to watching movies
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Blindly answering. I also have a gear vr and it does fit.
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PsyOr said:
Thanks mate, thought there is any adapter or something because I already got this device...
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Like i said it is tight i modified mine the side of the vr that has the usb. The claml i cut the bottom of that clamp off. When u put ure g4 in without the back on the front is still a little tight. If u carefully cut that piece of its a lot better. Also do not damage the usb conector it hold the phone in too tried it without the connector in it also and the phone is really loose
TheMadScientist420 said:
Yes it is take the back off the g4. I got one too. Its a tight fit to plug it in and. Of coarse the controls wont work. I use a bluetooth keyboard to play games. But no bull sheet it works
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Blindly answering. I also have a gear vr and it does fit.
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Blindly answering. I also have a gear vr and it does fit.
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Like i said it is tight i modified mine the side of the vr that has the usb. The claml i cut the bottom of that clamp off. When u put ure g4 in without the back on the front is still a little tight. If u carefully cut that piece of its a lot better. Also do not damage the usb conector it hold the phone in too tried it without the connector in it also and the phone is really loose
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Sounds good mate!
Can you post a picture how it look like? Especially of the plug while device is connecting
PsyOr said:
Sounds good mate!
Can you post a picture how it look like? Especially of the plug while device is connecting
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I put some up on the g4 general thread if u need more i can but its pretty straight foward of coarse be careful if u dont. Notch the usb clamp side its really tight. And i did mine i didnt want to crack my screen or damage the port.
I did modifie mine. I got mine for 30 buck US. So i wasnt scared to do a cut
I tried my G4 with oneplus loop VR. But i noticed a fine mesh over the screen even on 1080p videos. Then i started noticing the mesh even without VR more so on the white background. It is also visible when screen is off and light is shone on it at certain angle. There is some fine mesh like matrix on screen ruining the whole experience of VR. Anyone else experience the same?
dbzgoku said:
I tried my G4 with oneplus loop VR. But i noticed a fine mesh over the screen even on 1080p videos. Then i started noticing the mesh even without VR more so on the white background. It is also visible when screen is off and light is shone on it at certain angle. There is some fine mesh like matrix on screen ruining the whole experience of VR. Anyone else experience the same?
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Yes i have kinda like a pixalation of the whole display. Which kills me. Its not so bad on dark games but anything light is horrible.
TheMadScientist420 said:
Yes i have kinda like a pixalation of the whole display. Which kills me. Its not so bad on dark games but anything light is horrible.
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It kills the whole point of quad hd display, very severe flaw. I don't what the engineers at LG were thinking!!
I try not to think about whats up with lg. The g4 and looks like the g5 are both going to be complete failures. It makes me pretty mad 600 bucks for a phone and its about a piece of junk
Did you turn off "game optimizer" in "battery and power saving" ?
I believe that setting drops the resolution to 1080p when running games which will cause pixellation in VR.
I haven't used a Gear VR but i have used other VR Headsets.
OllieD said:
Did you turn off "game optimizer" in "battery and power saving" ?
I believe that setting drops the resolution to 1080p when running games which will cause pixellation in VR.
I haven't used a Gear VR but i have used other VR Headsets.
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No its off. I see the actuall pixels of the screen

touch sensitivity with gloves

this make no sense,note 4 had it and note 8 doesnt,im from nyc,and its cold im on gloves and this feature didnt need to be taken out
1000 usd phone and doesn't have that feature.smh
can a op and developer make a zip or some way to get it on the note 8?
different type of touch sensor. note4 was pressure sensitive i believe(i COULD be wrong here). N8 isnt.
The note 8 is capacitive not resistive. And I would certainly hope so for $1000
Just buy gloves with screen touch fingertips
me2151 said:
different type of touch sensor. note4 was pressure sensitive i believe(i COULD be wrong here). N8 isnt.
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So if note 8 isn't pressure sensitive then how does the press harder on home onscreen button work ?
I was under the impression that it was pressure sensitive.
Zionator said:
So if note 8 isn't pressure sensitive then how does the press harder on home onscreen button work ?
I was under the impression that it was pressure sensitive.
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You are right. My wording was wrong. As another user pointed out. resistive vs capacative
and used to be able to use a pencil on screen....cmon Samsung
Zionator said:
So if note 8 isn't pressure sensitive then how does the press harder on home onscreen button work ?
I was under the impression that it was pressure sensitive.
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There is a pressure sensor only where the home button used to be. Not the entire screen. The touch tech is still capacitive.
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edwardob said:
and used to be able to use a pencil on screen....cmon Samsung
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You know this phone has its own pen right... And im surprised people are unaware of why capacitive is better than resistive. I would be pissed if i bought this device and it had antiquated tech such as a resistive touch screen. If you dont understand why its antiquated, then google it.
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You know this phone has its own pen right... And im surprised people are unaware of why capacitive is better than resistive. I would be pissed if i bought this device and it had antiquated tech such as a resistive touch screen. If you dont understand why its antiquated, then google it.[/QUOTE]
I didn't ask a question...look for information.... merely pointed out... it was possible to use a pencil on note series. .. don't need to Google anything... I'm not looking...
winol said:
Just buy gloves with screen touch fingertips
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Exactly, I was using mine with the little touch sensitive gloves a week or so ago. The setting is gone, because I think it just picks them up automatically. But you have to use the specific gloves (I am not sure honestly what makes them different).
Sent from my note 8...
we talk to we blue to the face and this is bull crap,that should been there,i got friendly gloves but that day i had one that was for a formal event,,now im have to be with this same gloves no matter what.smh
Deezy88 said:
we talk to we blue to the face and this is bull crap,that should been there,i got friendly gloves but that day i had one that was for a formal event,,now im have to be with this same gloves no matter what.smh
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What exactly is hard to understand about capacitive technology? It has nothing to do with pressure. Therefore there is no function to enable. I am surprised that anybody nowadays would buy a flagship and think they even still use resistive. If you didnt understand the tech you where buying, thats your own problem. You cant fault Samsung.
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What exactly is hard to understand about capacitive technology? It has nothing to do with pressure. Therefore there is no function to enable. I am surprised that anybody nowadays would buy a flagship and think they even still use resistive. If you didnt understand the tech you where buying, thats your own problem. You cant fault Samsung.
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Yeah the folks that think the screen is resistive are talking out the side of their necks.
The pressure sensitivity of the home button is localized to that location. If you don't believe it check the diagnostic test screen, it has a pressure test and the only part of the screen where it registers is the home button.
The only other pressure is from the pen to the Wacom digitizer..
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edwardob said:
and used to be able to use a pencil on screen....cmon Samsung
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You still can
https://makezine.com/projects/diy-capacitive-stylus/
Well, I think that the OP is talking about a feature that past galaxy notes had, there was a setting to increase screen sensitivity for very cold or wet situations, but now, I think that the tech evolved in a way that such setting is unnecesary now
I think the reason why they removed it is not perfect. You know samsung... If they can't perfect it then they just remove it. The feature is a part of the floating touch technology of capacitive touch screens. But the problem is it fails most of the time when used.
pcriz said:
Yeah the folks that think the screen is resistive are talking out the side of their necks.
The pressure sensitivity of the home button is localized to that location. If you don't believe it check the diagnostic test screen, it has a pressure test and the only part of the screen where it registers is the home button.
The only other pressure is from the pen to the Wacom digitizer..
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You still can
https://makezine.com/projects/diy-capacitive-stylus/
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well that's a bit of work..... use to be able to use a plain old pencil
edwardob said:
well that's a bit of work..... use to be able to use a plain old pencil
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Are you sure you aren't talking about the Xperia Z Ultra?
Jammol said:
Are you sure you aren't talking about the Xperia Z Ultra?
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only had notes... note 4 it was or 5.. plain old pencil
edwardob said:
only had notes... note 4 it was or 5.. plain old pencil
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Isn't that kind of moot since the phone comes with it's own built in stylus?
pcriz said:
Isn't that kind of moot since the phone comes with it's own built in stylus?
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all I said is a pencil used to work with the screen. just did it once..... handy though if you lose pen... and waiting on new one...

Dust in wide angle camera lens

I just noticed there is a lot of dust particles in the wide angle camera lens. It was not there before and this much dust is accumulated inside just in 5 days of usage. The main camera unit is dust free though.
Please share if anyone is having same issue. Other wise its a device specific issue.
No dust here
Yes even I have this issue with my device. Within 5-6 days of usage there is dust in the wide angle camera lens. Main camera is clean but there is lots of dust in the wide angle lens.
sanurocks said:
I just noticed there is a lot of dust particles in the wide angle camera lens. It was not there before and this much dust is accumulated inside just in 5 days of usage. The main camera unit is dust free though.
Please share if anyone is having same issue. Other wise its a device specific issue.
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Is this covered by warranty?
erosq said:
Is this covered by warranty?
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It might be, the only way to clear it will be to remove the back panel and clean it. I think i might apply for a replacement. Only one person mentioned this issue so this might be device specific.
I got water vapour in my lens both
It was my mistake as well, i had kept my phone in my rain jacket pocket and it was raining a lot. Although the phone was under zipper pocket the condensation of water vapour is visible under the lens. I know this phone is not water proof however Asus could have done a better job at least to seal the camera lens.
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lee901 said:
It was my mistake as well, i had kept my phone in my rain jacket pocket and it was raining a lot. Although the phone was under zipper pocket the condensation of water vapour is visible under the lens. I know this phone is not water proof however Asus could have done a better job at least to seal the camera lens.
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Hope it disappears on its own ?
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lee901 said:
It was my mistake as well, i had kept my phone in my rain jacket pocket and it was raining a lot. Although the phone was under zipper pocket the condensation of water vapour is visible under the lens. I know this phone is not water proof however Asus could have done a better job at least to seal the camera lens.
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Hope it disappears on its own ?
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Just noticed that i have condensation on my front camera lens as well ????*
so would it be ok to just put a tape on the vent? it's not that useful anyway right?
im guessing it's the main reason why dust goes into the phone.
btw did the og rog phone suffer from this issue too?
Kianush said:
so would it be ok to just put a tape on the vent? it's not that useful anyway right?
im guessing it's the main reason why dust goes into the phone.
btw did the og rog phone suffer from this issue too?
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I just taped the vent the day I received the phone because the vent doesn't do much cooling at all. Been using it all day for past 9 days, travelling outside in a very dusty City and not even a particle of dust visible anywhere.
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I just taped the vent the day I received the phone because the vent doesn't do much cooling at all. Been using it all day for past 9 days, travelling outside in a very dusty City and not even a particle of dust visible anywhere.
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Can you take a picture how did you put the tape. Just want to see the looks of it. ?
erosq said:
Can you take a picture how did you put the tape. Just want to see the looks of it. ?
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Just used transparent tape. A rectangular piece in the right size such that the Aero case which they've given exactly covers both of the sides of the tape. Basically unnoticeable.
lee901 said:
It was my mistake as well, i had kept my phone in my rain jacket pocket and it was raining a lot. Although the phone was under zipper pocket the condensation of water vapour is visible under the lens. I know this phone is not water proof however Asus could have done a better job at least to seal the camera lens.
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Hope it disappears on its own ?
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Just noticed that i have condensation on my front camera lens as well ??*
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My phone went through a tough time because of rain. The power button was misbehaving, I guess there was some moisture in there as well. I thought that it was the end for my ROG phone just after 7 days of purchase. However in after 3 dry days, everything is normal once again. I guess I was lucky. The condensation has gone away completely. I do not have any spec pf dust in my camera under the glass. The power button is working good once again :good:
sanurocks said:
I just noticed there is a lot of dust particles in the wide angle camera lens. It was not there before and this much dust is accumulated inside just in 5 days of usage. The main camera unit is dust free though.
Please share if anyone is having same issue. Other wise its a device specific issue.
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Were you using the cooler fan on it? Im just wondering if dust got forced into the phone via the gaming cooler??
I havent used the cooler on my ROG2 yet, after seeing this i'm quite reluctant to use it too..... :crying:
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Were you using the cooler fan on it? Im just wondering if dust got forced into the phone via the gaming cooler??
I havent used the cooler on my ROG2 yet, after seeing this i'm quite reluctant to use it too..... :crying:
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No i haven't used the cooler. This was with normal usage. Only one other user mentioned this same issue in the thread so i ordered a replacement and its on the way. I hope this was a device specific issue.
lee901 said:
My phone went through a tough time because of rain. The power button was misbehaving, I guess there was some moisture in there as well. I thought that it was the end for my ROG phone just after 7 days of purchase. However in after 3 dry days, everything is normal once again. I guess I was lucky. The condensation has gone away completely. I do not have any spec pf dust in my camera under the glass. The power button is working good once again :good:
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Put in a bag of uncooked rice to absorb the moisture... Might work, leave it for a long time tho, perhaps in a warm spot too
reg66 said:
Put in a bag of uncooked rice to absorb the moisture... Might work, leave it for a long time tho, perhaps in a warm spot too
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Putting the device in a bag of rice does not absorb moisture according to new facts and proof. They are claiming this method as myth and just nonsense.
Jake.S said:
Putting the device in a bag of rice does not absorb moisture according to new facts and proof. They are claiming this method as myth and just nonsense.
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What about a bag of silica gel placed in a box with the phone? Just another idea...
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Put in a bag of uncooked rice to absorb the moisture... Might work, leave it for a long time tho, perhaps in a warm spot too
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Rice does nothing man. farks sake all you ricer peeps are brainwashed.
I just received the replacement. If this also acquires dust i will update the post after a few days of use ( i also have taped the orange accented back opening just to be safe ). As for the red tint, its still there but much less as compared to my previous device, so this confirms this is a panel behavior, which means if you are planning to replace the device it might be good or bad ie the new device might have less tint or more tint.
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I just received the replacement. If this also acquires dust i will update the post after a few days of use ( i also have taped the orange accented back opening just to be safe ). As for the red tint, its still there but much less as compared to my previous device, so this confirms this is a panel behavior, which means if you are planning to replace the device it might be good or bad ie the new device might have less tint or more tint.
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I doubt it's panel behaviour. Since I did more test and for me i suspect it's software behaviour, because white theme gives 0 red tint.
Only on grey scale red tint shows more.
Jake.S said:
I doubt it's panel behaviour. Since I did more test and for me i suspect it's software behaviour, because white theme gives 0 red tint.
Only on grey scale red tint shows more.
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That is the actual issue. Irrespective of any theme or skin. Any dark grey turns reddish on low brightness and high refresh rate. Any other color is unaffected, so why would white turn red?

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