Face Unlock - Nexus S General

Does anybody actually use it?
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I used to use it but it only worked 50% of the time so I don't use it. Wish I could tho.
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My face is too ugly.

I really think Google has no excuse on this not working. There is a app in the market that worked for this exact same thing, face unlock for the phone AND apps, and I tried that and I found it worked 110% of the time

The face unlock was supposedly designed to work with the front camera on the Galaxy Nexus(which has a higher resolution than ours), but I've had no problems using it on my NS4G. You just need to take several face training shots in different lighting conditions.
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No.
My face is too handsome.
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I only use it when people request to see it lmao. Then I quickly switch to something else. It doesn't always recognize my face though. I'm never in perfect lighting which makes it worse

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Dim Screen at Boot Time / Recovery

So yesterday I was messing around with rooting and setting up CWM. It was quite frustrating, but not for the usual reasons: turns out that my Nexus 7 likes to turn the backlight completely off during parts of the boot process (the google and X logos) and always in CWM so it looks like it is off when it in fact is doing something. To be able to see anything I have to shine a very bright light (using Torch on my phone right now) on the display. However during normal usage, there are absolutely no issues with the backlight.
Any Ideas?
I can try to take pictures of it later, but I don't have a very good camera.
Bump. Anybody?
Same problem here. No idea why it happens.
I contacted Google and they're going to replace it.
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Return it to stock bootloader and ROM to rule the changes didn't introduce issues.
I did, it's definitely a hardware issue
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I don't mind it actually since it only happens during boot. Not much of a problem here.
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If you intend to flash custom roms it's a huge problem lol.
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Lines flash on screen

Occasionally, a horizontal or vertical line flashes on the screen very quickly and then disappears. Does anybody else have that? Is it anything to worry about, or does it not matter? Is it likely that a software update will fix this?
Thanks for any replies!
First, are you running a custom kernel or stock?
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I have not rooted my device. I have flash installed and Iplayer, but apart from that all my apps come directly from the Google appstore...
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StrangerWeather said:
Occasionally, a horizontal or vertical line flashes on the screen very quickly and then disappears. Does anybody else have that? Is it anything to worry about, or does it not matter? Is it likely that a software update will fix this?
Thanks for any replies!
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Damn it! I was seeing this on occasion and hoped that if I just thought I was crazy I wouldn't have to acknowledge it. Now I see it's not my imagination. It happens only rarely and it's really just a blip, but it is indeed weird. I just unlocked/rooted last night though so I'll have to see if it still happens now...
Always happens to me, really only noticeable on mostly white screens like in xda app.
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First device had this issue, took it back (for many reasons), and have not noticed that little "subliminal" black line anymore.
Happens to me too, so far only seen it in the xda app, and in my browser while waiting for a Page to load that is taking a while.... I'm currently waiting for an exchange because I have a slight screen lift issue, but I doubt it will fix this black line problem, it is probably standard on these things. I guess I can live with it
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I get it like once every 10 hours or so and only when using xda app or chrome for some reason.
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Yep, I see it with tapatalk. Haven't noticed it with anything else just yet.
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I also get it a lot when playing an online chess game. It seems related to the apps used. Don't know what to make of it...
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Could it be a memory leak or a GPU rendering issue as some have suggested? Many of us get this on the stock ROM with no developer menu changes.
I notice it too. I thought I was seeing things. It is not serious enough to give a crap though. I just hope it does not evolve into a worse issue.
It probably has to do with spotty Tegra drivers. I noticed it slightly on Chrome, but never on anything else.
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I've seen this quite a bit also. Seems most prevalent for me when I'm using the GPS Status & Toolbox app from EclipSim, except in that app the lines are white.
I think you guys are referring to screen tearing. I have seen it a few times to I think in chrome. Pretty sure its not a hardware problem.
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I haven't noticed it at all on the nexus. I have had this issue on my tf201 though.
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Hmmm... seems this thread should be combined with the other regarding the same issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791281
Yeah I get this too I'm hoping its a software issue it doesn't happen often but I seem to only notice it on tapatalk or the Facebook app. I haven't seen it on games or videos.
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sam3000 said:
Yep, I see it with tapatalk. Haven't noticed it with anything else just yet.
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I see this on occasion with the xda app. I haven't seen it all using anything else. I'm no overly concerned.
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I get that in Tapatalk once in a while. I would guess its a coding thing and not a device defect.
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Possibly turn on the screen by touch?

I'm wondering if there is some kind of mod or app or something that allows you to turn on the screen by touch. With the case I'm using the power button is quite hard to trigger.
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This is available for the Galaxy Nexus. I use it and find it quite useful. As far as I know, there isn't a solution for the Nexus 7, yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721895
I love touch wake on my SGS, when I get a good N7 I think that is the mod I will want most.
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You could fasten a small magnet to your person and use it as your "smart cover".
I haz no sig
Awesome on/off ultimate works on the N7, you just tilt slightly to wake, since the GNex solution requires a module to be added to the kernel.
(both will use battery, the app I mentioned states 5% per day)
Ok thanks" I'll look around
Thanks for this. I can get the "on" option to work, but not the "off". Does it work for you?
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Nexus 4 display and speaker

I usually keep my phones on full brightness. I'll deal with the battery draining because I love how it looks with full brightness. Has anyone noticed the display on the n4 kind of adjusting sometimes. I have noticed sometimes it changes to a little darker or a little brighter while using the phone.
I also noticed when I am talking on the phone with the speaker on sometimes it shuts when opening an application or sometimes even without opening an app and switches to regular ear piece. Sometimes it will stay on speaker but go lower.
Anyone having these issues? Its not a deal breaker or anything I still love it. I know phones will always have their issues, I've had ever nexus and the g1. I just want to know if other people are having this issue.
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Da Faq?
Bump
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turn off auto brightness... lol
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smirkis said:
turn off auto brightness... lol
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Its not auto brightness, my phone does the same thing. Its hardly noticeable but I find it strange too
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My guess is glitch hardware. Lg is known for making inconsistent quality. Terrible QA. Just because its made in Korea doesn't means its better than in China.
toZeMTL said:
Its not auto brightness, my phone does the same thing. Its hardly noticeable but I find it strange too
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Same here, not on auto
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I don't know how you can use this display on full brightness it's too damn bright! Strains my eyes. lol I tend to keep mine around the 25% mark
It's adaptive contrast, runs independent of your brightness settings and there's not an option to disable it. You probably notice it most when moving from a largely black screen to a white one.
I think I remember first hearing about it's use in a Galaxy S2 review, my TV does the same thing on its dynamic setting.
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chrondroid said:
I don't know how you can use this display on full brightness it's too damn bright! Strains my eyes. lol I tend to keep mine around the 25% mark
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I've always done this, I can't settle for less loll
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khaidottk said:
It's adaptive contrast, runs independent of your brightness settings and there's not an option to disable it. You probably notice it most when moving from a largely black screen to a white one.
I think I remember first hearing about it's use in a Galaxy S2 review, my TV does the same thing on its dynamic setting.
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I didn't know this. Can you show me somewhere, where this is stated about the phone? It makes sense.
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[Q] nexus 4 camera

We all know that N4 has a very bad camera..specially in low light photos..photos have very much dots..They seems good on mobile but when zoomed even a little its pathetic.
Was anyone able to find out what the issue is..? is it software or hardware..?
If its software related than is there any solution..?
ramkumar2000 said:
We all know that N4 has a very bad camera..specially in low light photos..photos have very much dots..They seems good on mobile but when zoomed even a little its pathetic.
Was anyone able to find out what the issue is..? is it software or hardware..?
If its software related than is there any solution..?
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Low light noise, no tap to snap picture, horrendous flash photos.
It's just not as good as the Galaxy S2+ I was going to sell.
The camera is the biggest disappointment for me as a one week N4 owner. I'm seriously considering selling the phone.
I tried the Moto X apk, which seemed to be a little better on the noise front, but I can't live with that aspect ratio. "Focal" was even worse than the stock camera.
PmT
Are you expecting the sensor performance of a 5dmk3?
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Mach3.2 said:
Are you expecting the sensor performance of a 5dmk3?
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No We are just expecting a decent camera..coz i think its a make or break feature for a smartphone..accept it or not..camera is not good enough on N4. And please i was just asking a question, its not about what i expect.
Just FYI i have a DHD and its camera is great..even in low light
agree camer not good..but it depends on what u use most..it is subjective..for me this is a perfect phone for daily driver
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chasist said:
agree camer not good..but it depends on what u use most..it is subjective..for me this is a perfect phone for daily driver
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I just wanted to know whats causing this Low light Noise..i love the phone and i am using it from last 6 months..but if someone could figure out the root cause than i guess it could be solved..
I don't in any way think the N4 has a terrible camera. The pictures of takes for me at least are clear and sharp.. Way better than my S2 and honestly look just as good as my brothers Optimus g and NY wife's Note 2..
Not sure what your talking about..
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PJcastaldo said:
I don't in any way think the N4 has a terrible camera. The pictures of takes for me at least are clear and sharp.. Way better than my S2 and honestly look just as good as my brothers Optimus g and NY wife's Note 2..
Not sure what your talking about..
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Yea, I concur. I'm able to take great pictures with this phone. I'm not sure what the issue is. I mean I did come from the Evo 4G to this though, that phone had so many camera issues so I guess anything is better.
After reading around the subject, the only thing I've that gives me any hope is someone suggested using Snap Camera HDR app and fixing the ISO at 100. I'll be giving it a try in the hope of reducing noise in the pictures my N4 makes. Ta-ta, PmT
I am not expecting a 5DmkIII quality but I was expecting the camera to be as good as the one on my Galaxy S2 Plus (also 8MP).
My camera works great for a phone.
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I think the camera is not bad but not the greatest either. What I hate about it is that you HAVE to tap the screen to take a pic. Is there a way to enable one of the volume buttons to take a pic or something?
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Give it a fair amount of light and it's on par with other smartphone from last year
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Bad camera my ass, just stop comparing it to real camera's.
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I have procapture camera app and takes great pictures. Just like any other camer at night/low light you have to mess with settings.
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konoplya said:
I think the camera is not bad but not the greatest either. What I hate about it is that you HAVE to tap the screen to take a pic. Is there a way to enable one of the volume buttons to take a pic or something?
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Have you not upgraded to 4.3? On 4.3, you can use the volume rocker to take pics.
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twowheeler said:
Bad camera my ass, just stop comparing it to real camera's.
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I never said its bad in good light..i just said in low light photos there is very noise
konoplya said:
I think the camera is not bad but not the greatest either. What I hate about it is that you HAVE to tap the screen to take a pic. Is there a way to enable one of the volume buttons to take a pic or something?
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you dont have to tap the screen. long press the shoot button until its focused, then release. or in 4.3, you can hold down the down volume button then releae when focused.
btw some recent photos..
This phone sold for $200, of you want better camera you're going to have to shell out more money for other phones with better camera.
If you want less noise in low light shoot with iso 100. Or get n HTC One.
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fernandezhjr said:
Have you not upgraded to 4.3? On 4.3, you can use the volume rocker to take pics.
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Haven't upgraded yet since there is a lot of talk that 4.3 messes up the nexus in a lot of people
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konoplya said:
Haven't upgraded yet since there is a lot of talk that 4.3 messes up the nexus in a lot of people
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I have been running 4.3 since it was leaked and have had no issues. I did have a couple of apps that were misbehaving, but once the devs updated for 4.3 compatibility, they were fixed.
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