Just got a nexus s 4g yesterday. Like it so far. Bit when I woke up this morning the screen looked like it was a much lower resolution. Looks like little dots on every line etc.
Grabbed my wife's evo and her icons look much smoother as I can not see this on hers at all.
Anyone else see anything similiar? It kind of looks like stipulation if that makes any sense (using colored dots to make a picture).
Any comments ate appreciated.
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If you look very close at the screen it looks pixilated but from a decent distance it should look great, I had an evo before the nexus and IMO the nexus screen is worlds better than the evo.
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scoobdude said:
Just got a nexus s 4g yesterday. Like it so far. Bit when I woke up this morning the screen looked like it was a much lower resolution. Looks like little dots on every line etc.
Grabbed my wife's evo and her icons look much smoother as I can not see this on hers at all.
Anyone else see anything similiar? It kind of looks like stipulation if that makes any sense (using colored dots to make a picture).
Any comments ate appreciated.
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That's how amoled screens are. Read up a little on the difference between LCD and amoled and you'll see that the amoled has less pixels, making it less clear than LCD.
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I am new to this type of screen so just wanted to make sure my phone was OK. Thanks for the input guys and if you have any links to send please do.
P.s. I read the previous AOMLED screens were worse due to sub pixel layout.
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scoobdude said:
I am new to this type of screen so just wanted to make sure my phone was OK. Thanks for the input guys and if you have any links to send please do.
P.s. I read the previous AOMLED screens were worse due to sub pixel layout.
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Ours does use the worse pentile matrix sub pixel layout. Its the newer SAMOLED Plus that doesn't.
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I'm mulling a switch to Sprint basically and I'm considering a Nexus S 4G when I come across, anything special I need to know? Tell me some pros and cons, just wanting to make a good purchase.
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Pros: stock gingerbread, samoled is amazing, sexy formfactor body, easy to root.
If your going to root we have a pretty good section of roms, mostly aosp. Go check out the dev section if you wanna get the down low.
Cons: some users have issues with signal reception but mine is rather good, some people don't like the plastic body, samoled sucks up battery if is up too high for too long.
But the only opinion that matters is your own, btw if you don't like it you can return it and get an evo if you like that better.
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How common is the signal issue and I've heard wifi has issues?
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I haven't ever noticed problems with reception during calls or on WiFi
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chewbz said:
samoled sucks up battery if is up too high for too long.
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I agree with everything except this. Samoled uses a good bit less power than LCD technology does.
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And blacks on the samoled screen are the blackest you'll ever get on any screen. It's as if its not even there....
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fraspas said:
And blacks on the samoled screen are the blackest you'll ever get on any screen. It's as if its not even there....
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Because that's how it works. The pixels are almost in the off state for black.
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I've never kept my phone the higtest setting for the whole day, I'm always on auto, I just guessed that it would suck up more battery than in normal use. Never tested aganist an LCD screen so ..... lol but I've heard different stories about battery life between LCD vs samoled screen so hmmm I don't know >.<
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Yes, samoled does use less power then an lcd if you avoid white color
My friend has a epic 4g and his colors are super deep. Mine look more washed
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Maybe its based on the settings. Don't despair!
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Are you using custom kernel? If you do use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401759 setting with voodoo color.
It will make your phone's color darker, deeper and so much better.
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If you have a custom kernel with voodoo and the voodoo app installed
Create a script with this text:
#!/sys/bin/sh
echo 2309122400 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/red_multiplier
echo 2309122400 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/green_multiplier
echo 2701672960 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/blue_multiplier
echo -44 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/blue_v1_offset
echo -50 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/red_v1_offset
echo -53
That will run those settings at boot (takes a bit after booting for them to apply) I have that written in a script and placed in system/etc/init.d and it runs in boot every time and looks beautiful. Make sure your brightness is not set to automatic or it will give you crazy green sometimes.
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Lol sadly even without voodoo color it still looks that way. His colors still look deep
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ryohazuki said:
Lol sadly even without voodoo color it still looks that way. His colors still look deep
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Unfortunately, the Epic 4g has a much better screen. It is brighter and the dark colors are darker. I don't know why. I've had an Epic 4g before and the screen always looked better on my Epic than my Nexus S 4g. They are both Super AMOLED and by the same company but it is obvious that they used a different screen for the Nexus S 4g. I've tried tweaking all the settings on my Nexus but it always fall short compared to the Epic, even on FULL brightness.
I even thought my Evo 4G screen looked better. I've tried various kernels and Voodoo settings, but the Evo looks much brighter and more vibrant next to my ns4g.
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Omniren said:
Unfortunately, the Epic 4g has a much better screen. It is brighter and the dark colors are darker. I don't know why. I've had an Epic 4g before and the screen always looked better on my Epic than my Nexus S 4g. They are both Super AMOLED and by the same company but it is obvious that they used a different screen for the Nexus S 4g. I've tried tweaking all the settings on my Nexus but it always fall short compared to the Epic, even on FULL brightness.
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Epic 4g is galaxy s2 right? It has a samoled+ screen, so it is better
Nexus S is only one with with normal samoled
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DarkhShadow said:
Epic 4g is galaxy s2 right? It has a samoled+ screen, so it is better
Nexus S is only one with with normal samoled
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Epic 4G is galaxy s. Epic 4G touch is galaxy s2
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Epic 4G is galaxy s. Epic 4G touch is galaxy s2
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Oh I have no idea then
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Ive had both phones the epic 4g had a better screen hands down & the camera on the Epic is way better than the Nexus plus 720 p video playback other than that the NEXUS is a better phone I like it better if the Nexus had the Epic screen & camera it would of sold even better!
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The previous script I posted was wrong, my apologies. Try this.
#!/sys/bin/sh
echo 2309122400 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/red_multiplier
echo 2309122400 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/green_multiplier
echo 2701672960 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/blue_multiplier
echo -44 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/blue_v1_offset
echo -50 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/red_v1_offset
echo -53 >/sys/class/misc/voodoo_color/green_v1_offset
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Killasmoke said:
Ive had both phones the epic 4g had a better screen hands down & the camera on the Epic is way better than the Nexus plus 720 p video playback other than that the NEXUS is a better phone I like it better if the Nexus had the Epic screen & camera it would of sold even better!
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I don't know if it's just my nexus s but by default my colors look semi washed out. they dont look very deep. until i start lowering the gamma values but once i hit the -30's then the green tint screen dim happens.
ryohazuki said:
I don't know if it's just my nexus s but by default my colors look semi washed out. they dont look very deep. until i start lowering the gamma values but once i hit the -30's then the green tint screen dim happens.
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Try to download an high refresh rate kernel like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427352
The colours should be better!
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I'm pretty sure the kernels with higher refresh rate have more washed out colours.
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developersdevelopers said:
I'm pretty sure the kernels with higher refresh rate have more washed out colours.
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From what I know higher refresh rate = better colours!!
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I am currently using Air Kernel with Voodoo colors and it definitely looks better than normal. You might want to give it a try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469842
I also found this thread....haven't tried it though:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002090&highlight=chainfire
Oogway13 said:
I also found this thread....haven't tried it though:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002090&highlight=chainfire
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^^ THIS! It will make your screen look AMAZING! The colors are super deep. Just DON'T have your screen on auto-brightness. your screen will turn all sorts of funky green colors.
rocket999 said:
^^ THIS! It will make your screen look AMAZING! The colors are super deep. Just DON'T have your screen on auto-brightness. your screen will turn all sorts of funky green colors.
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You resolved my green flashing screen everytime I unlocked my phone (uncheck automatic brightness)!! Sweeet!!!
I love the new Nexus 7 screen but I'm curious if you guys can still see pixels if looking closely...specifically at the keyboard buttons....its not a big deal I'm just curious as I heard some reviewers say that you can't see any on the 1080p screen
sure can if you want to go blind from the brightness of the screen. better off trying to find pixels looking at the sun
Considering that there are 2,304,000 pixels in the screen (that's quite a few in such a small display), just look at the number and call it good! :good:
Or consider that this tablet has a higher resolution than most tv's..
Can u count them for me please? ... I want be sure you got all pixels.
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I've tried my hardest to find a pixel. Can't do it...
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mrminor13 said:
I've tried my hardest to find a pixel. Can't do it...
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Same here lol. My 4 year old son grabbed his toddler tablet and started to do the same thing. I look up and he's got his tablet an inch in front of his face like me haha
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I got mine today from Amazon uk and I must say that I am a bit disappointed from the screen. I watched many reviews and all of them were talking for one of the best displays out there. Well they probably haven't seen Samsung galaxy tab 7.7 super amoled + magic. I will post a video later on with both devices playing a trailer from imdb.
Don't get wrong here. I love it but it just can't display black. Period.
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But of course everyone knows that Samsung make the best displays out there and nothing else touches them lol.
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Get your eyes checked. You may be going blind.
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There's the link. Enjoy. For argument's sake I am not going to tell you which is which although it is really easy.
http://db.tt/OlND68RW
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I compared the display on mine with my wife's iPad4 with the retina display and I think its just as good if not better than that. Plus at this price point you cant go wrong.
zero_rez said:
I compared the display on mine with my wife's iPad4 with the retina display and I think its just as good if not better than that. Plus at this price point you cant go wrong.
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I couldn't agree with you more. The Galaxy tab was retailing at 700 us while the nexus a fraction of that. However the amoled display on my "old" Sammy tab 7.7 is out of this world. The black and the color reproduction are just stunning. I was used to that display and the gnex looks to me a bit washed out. Other than that is is really great.
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I suppose he is talking about the colours?
They are a little bit washed out and the white is a bit yellow when compared to my nexus 4 that has francos gamma settings applied.
However, when gamma controls are ported to the Nexus 7 the screen will look great with some tweaking. :thumbup:
Guys you do realise this screen is one of the few ones actually calibrated in the factory at two different stages and that the colours are accurate. What you see in the unfortunate Samsung models etc is a screen just with ridiculously saturated unrealistic colours. You guys need to train your eyes to see real quality...
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400% saturation doesn't make a good screen
daleski75 said:
But of course everyone knows that Samsung make the best displays out there and nothing else touches them lol.
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AlexWekell said:
400% saturation doesn't make a good screen
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Sarcasm doesn't seem to work on xda it would seem.
daleski75 said:
Sarcasm doesn't seem to work on xda it would seem.
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Text doesn't really have tone either, woops, sorry about that.
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How come I see so many dots behind the screen in direct light? Is that normal?
I don't see it in my HTC One or when I had an S4.
If it's in a grid pattern you're seeing the digitizer.
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Is that a common occurrence in LCD displays? I've only had AMOLED phones so it isn't something I'm familiar with.
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BecomingDeath13 said:
Is that a common occurrence in LCD displays? I've only had AMOLED phones so it isn't something I'm familiar with.
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Yep, completely normal.
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the real bummer about it is that you can actually see that grid on white backgrounds, like Google page for example.
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the real bummer about it is that you can actually see that grid on white backgrounds, like Google page for example.
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I'm not sure, maybe I just don't pay that much attention, but I've never been bothered by this, and I barely ever notice it.
I can't see it bothering me either. Definitely interesting though. Thanks for the response.
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Yeah I find this annoying. I notice it often.
I didn't notice these dots on my HTC One or Xperia T. I guess LG needs to work on this.