I'm running Paranoid Android 2.16 and the settings I'm using can be found in the screen shots below. I've adjusted the dpi, so maybe that has some sort of effect on the icons? The text is still very clear, but the icons appear low resolution. Maybe you guys have some suggestions how to adjust PA so that I can have the tablet interface/homescreen, small text, while maintaining high res icons? Thanks!
http://imgur.com/a/BZdSb
Also, here's a comparison with my One X.
http://i.imgur.com/WpQAY.jpg
nosenuggets45 said:
I'm running Paranoid Android 2.16 and here are the settings I'm using. I've adjuted the dpi, so maybe that has some sort of effect on the icons? The text is still very clear, but the icons appear low resolution. Maybe you guys have some suggestions how to adjust PA so that I can have the tablet interface/homescreen, small text, while maintaining high res icons? Thanks!
http://imgur.com/a/BZdSb
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seem fine to me, lol
KiNG OMaR said:
seem fine to me, lol
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I updated it with a comparison to my One X. I know I've become a bit spoiled with my One X, but the icons, especially on the Nexus vs just looking at a screen shot seem to be a bit blurry.
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Before I updated, I remember noticing the background image in the Gallery application always showed distinct color banding (associated with the 16-bit colors, I would assume). I just applied the update and opened the gallery, and the background doesn't exhibit the same color banding now! I'm wondering... did HTC up the color depth to 24-bits?
In looking for a test image, I came across this website:
www . lagom . nl/lcd-test/gradient.php (sorry can't link yet)
If you view it on your Evo, it shows up as a smooth image (similar to what I see on my desktop)! If you drag the page though, it shows color banding...
So my question is: Did this update bring us up to 24-bit color, or is there some sort of dithering being applied to "spoof" the look of a higher color depth?
I heard jboots got nerfed.
The screen does look better, bandung is gone.
seems pretty doubtful although i was shocked to see that the gradients looked better then my laptop, but when you move it around, the gradients show really bad banding, its probably some dithering trick, it does however look very nice
onyxia is deep breathing more
Aridon said:
I heard jboots got nerfed.
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What is jboots
Dotta love them 65k color. HTC really cheaped out in terms of the display.
I haven't updated yet and I know what you're talking about as I've seen the banding before but just launching the gallery right now doesn't exhibit this behavior. I know I've seen it do that before. Anyone know what steps to take exactly so I can confirm the problem exists before I apply the update?
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The camera in low light is definately improved. It's faster on focus and a sharper.
The action once the button is pressed to take the picture is much quicker. So it is an improvement.
joeynuggetz said:
I haven't updated yet and I know what you're talking about as I've seen the banding before but just launching the gallery right now doesn't exhibit this behavior. I know I've seen it do that before. Anyone know what steps to take exactly so I can confirm the problem exists before I apply the update?
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Check out the "link" in the OP and see what it looks like before you update. Note especially the behavior/look of the gradient image when you drag the page.
Wonder if improved color depth is why they deleted the "Android" wallpapers with this release. Maybe they were 16-bit color depth.
Plancy said:
The screen does look better, bandung is gone.
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enormous said:
Before I updated, I remember noticing the background image in the Gallery application always showed distinct color banding (associated with the 16-bit colors, I would assume). I just applied the update and opened the gallery, and the background doesn't exhibit the same color banding now! I'm wondering... did HTC up the color depth to 24-bits?
In looking for a test image, I came across this website:
www . lagom . nl/lcd-test/gradient.php (sorry can't link yet)
If you view it on your Evo, it shows up as a smooth image (similar to what I see on my desktop)! If you drag the page though, it shows color banding...
So my question is: Did this update bring us up to 24-bit color, or is there some sort of dithering being applied to "spoof" the look of a higher color depth?
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If it weren't for you guys I wouldn't have noticed it so quickly.
The way I can tell something on the display looks better is when you go to the weather widget. The background isn't as spotty where it faded to a light gray/white color from the darker gray around it. It's MUCH SMOOTHER.
In fact, a week or so ago I noticed how ****ty it looked. Wow looks wayyyyy better now.
Man yall are gonna convince me to unroot and update.. I cant though I need my wifi tether.
There's some kind of funny business going on here... If you go into the camera, and then hit the Gallery button from within there, immediately when the Gallery shows up the background looks crappy and banded again, but once the pictures pop up, it's smooth. If you bounce back into the camera for a few seconds, and then back into the Gallery it'll do the same thing again.
Something is wrong with my dithering.
MOAR DOTS!
So, I'm noticing (and it really bothers me) that many of the icons for apps aren't as crisp and clear as others. Some that I've noticed aren't very good looking are:
Blow Up (Lite)
Engadget
Jewels
Groupon
SNesoid Lite
The Weather Channel
Texts from Last Night
Useless Facts
Weather.
Does this have to do with the image file they're using for the icon? Is it just designed for the lower res phones? And most importantly, is there anything I can do about it?
One of my homescreens is just apps that I use frequently, and these "fuzzy icons" are driving me nuts.
Pretty sure the icon resolution is up to the developer.
Jye75 said:
Pretty sure the icon resolution is up to the developer.
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So this is just part of the "fragmentation" thing that everyone hates about Android?
If by "fragmentation", you mean, "openness and non-standard", then sure.
Jye75 said:
If by "fragmentation", you mean, "openness and non-standard", then sure.
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No, I mean having a device with a higher resolution than others being stuck with a low rez icon. Subtle difference.
wrxlvr said:
No, I mean having a device with a higher resolution than others being stuck with a low rez icon. Subtle difference.
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Yeah, same difference. Can always ask the developers of the above-mentioned apps to include higher res icons for the higher res screens.
icons made for devices like the G1 don't look good on our screen
wrxlvr said:
So this is just part of the "fragmentation" thing that everyone hates about Android?
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no, the fragmentation is all the phones out there not running the same os version and most importantly lastest market version
mrono said:
icons made for devices like the G1 don't look good on our screen
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That's what I was afraid of.
This allows you to adjust the RGB Screen Colors. Check it out. Works on my EVO:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745248
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What are your settings?
I only got Force Closes when trying it out...
This has been around forever, I also got Fc's trying to use it.
I have CM6 RC 2, works fine
just was wondering the setting people with EVO's are changing them to
This is built in Cyanogen Mod too.
Settings/user interface/render effect.
Can also be applied as a widget.
It helps a good bit, if you compare non-calibrated and calibrated, without calibration the colors look too washed out and not as dark and deep.
Android 17 said:
This is built in Cyanogen Mod too.
Settings/user interface/render effect.
Can also be applied as a widget.
It helps a good bit, if you compare non-calibrated and calibrated, without calibration the colors look too washed out and not as dark and deep.
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i want dark and deep, what are the settings to get it like that?
Well, this adjusts RBG but it doesn't adjust contrast for blacker blacks or color saturation. Basically what it will do is make your colors either warmer or cooler. Just play with it till you find one you like. If you want a more 3d effect, choose wallpapers in soft focus (or do it yourself using Photoshop) and icons will appear to "float" above the background.
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i want dark and deep
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That's what she said....
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That **** sure says a lot....
Sorry, I had to. lol. Neat app!
thats pretty cool
I just tried the built in app in CM6.1 and it really gives my EVO a different look. Im using the N1 Low setting.
I find just N1 Calibrated (not cool or red) works best. It really does make a good bit of difference too, try watching a video with it off and it on. The colors feel a bit richer and more natural with the calibration.
I couldn't go back to keeping the default settings anymore
I agree that N1 is best on my EVO. Seems to make the blacks blacker which always makes the screen appear to "pop" more.
However, these are pre-settings. Wit the tweak I mentioned in the OP it is completely customizable. Anyway, whatever works for you.
Posted this in the other thread, but does anyone else get a green hue when scrolling (it's easiest to see in something like the "settings" menu when you scroll).
Any idea if this is correctable?
So I have a DHD with cyanogenmod 7 and using the scrolling wallpaper (so the backround moves when I change screens). I have 7 screens and wonder what resolution the backround image would need?
It feels like the 12mb 3800x3600 backround picture is slowing down the phone ;D
Thanks
For a scrolling wallpaper I think it's 960x800 ((480(x2))x800).
Yeah a 3800x3600 image is definitely gonna slow things down.
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For a scrolling wallpaper I think it's 960x800 ((480(x2))x800).
Yeah a 3800x3600 image is definitely gonna slow things down.
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Hi!
Perhaps i´m missing something here and i´ll happily concede that this format is somewhat unusual but if there are 7 homescreens across wouldn´t the best fitting resolution be ((480x7))x800) ~ 3360 x 800?
Regards
ELO
AFAIK you scroll across in gradual steps as opposed to a complete screen width across.
I have had my Samsung Nexus since day 1 and I have just got the N7. I have always rooted and had custom roms on my devices. On my Gnex I have been running the Franco app and kernel. One of the best things I love is the ability to adjust my RGB colors to my liking. Does anyone know of a rom, kernel or way to be able to adjust or tweak the RGB colors on the N7?? Loving the N7 and it would be great to get my display colors tweaked better for my eyes. Being a diabetic causes me eye issues at times. Thanks in advance for the help...
This type of adjustment is only possible with AMOLED screens, which the Nexus 7 doesn't have.
AZImmortal said:
This type of adjustment is only possible with AMOLED screens, which the Nexus 7 doesn't have.
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I hate to hear that, I didn't know that was the reason. Thanks for the info