i've seen a function in s4 where you can swipe pictures back and forth without even touching the screen
is this hardware related or software related?? cause i'm thinking of getting note 2 cause of its size and the pen and s4 specs are not really worth an upgrade from note 2, and i would really like to have the floating swipe thing.
hardware related it's called Air gesture and uses a sensor
Sounds like software related to me
wong93 said:
i've seen a function in s4 where you can swipe pictures back and forth without even touching the screen
is this hardware related or software related?? cause i'm thinking of getting note 2 cause of its size and the pen and s4 specs are not really worth an upgrade from note 2, and i would really like to have the floating swipe thing.
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This is not hardware related, this is pure software feature. The front camera detects hand gestures and responds accordingly
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This is not hardware related, this is pure software feature. The front camera detects hand gestures and responds accordingly
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Wrong, it is hardware related. There's a sensor up top of the phone that recognizes air gestures and allows interaction. Think about it, how else could it be?
Smart scroll ( when you tilt the phone and the front camera sees your eyes and scroll up and down) and smart pause ( when you watch a video and you look away and it pauses) is also hardware related, well front facing camera related. The S3 will be capable of smart scroll and smart pause when Samsung release it but won't be capable of the air gestures because it lacks the sensor to recognize the hand movement.
On the note phones, it works with the Wacom digitizer and the S-pen interaction.
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Wrong, it is hardware related. There's a sensor up top of the phone that recognizes air gestures and allows interaction. Think about it, how else could it be?
Smart scroll ( when you tilt the phone and the front camera sees your eyes and scroll up and down) and smart pause ( when you watch a video and you look away and it pauses) is also hardware related, well front facing camera related. The S3 will be capable of smart scroll and smart pause when Samsung release it but won't be capable of the air gestures because it lacks the sensor to recognize the hand movement.
On the note phones, it works with the Wacom digitizer and the S-pen interaction.
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Probably not completely true here. I have used an app on my SGS3 that does control some things with just hovering the hand over the screen called Wave Control. It is basically only used for pausing,playing music etc. but it shows that even the sensors in the SGS3 can do things by hovering/swiping over the sensors.
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Now I am NOT saying the SGS3 will work as good as the SGS4 but I saying it does already work on the SGS3 to some as sense of the word. So WHEN the SGS3 gets the software and or firmware for those sensors updated to the same android version as the SGS4 we MAY have the same functionality built in. I am sure the sensors in the SGS4 will do it better? but until we actually have the phone in our hands we will not know for sure and until they are running the same software. So it is ALL speculation at this point. Plus I think I remember at the unboxing event they mentioned it as well working on the SGS3.
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Probably not completely true here. I have used an app on my SGS3 that does control some things with just hovering the hand over the screen called Wave Control. It is basically only used for pausing,playing music etc. but it shows that even the sensors in the SGS3 can do things by hovering/swiping over the sensors.View attachment 1878599
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Now I am NOT saying the SGS3 will work as good as the SGS4 but I saying it does already work on the SGS3 to some as sense of the word. So WHEN the SGS3 gets the software and or firmware for those sensors updated to the same android version as the SGS4 we MAY have the same functionality built in. I am sure the sensors in the SGS4 will do it better? but until we actually have the phone in our hands we will not know for sure and until they are running the same software. So it is ALL speculation at this point. Plus I think I remember at the unboxing event they mentioned it as well working on the SGS3.
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Does the app that you downloaded work for every android phone or just galaxy phones? And I'm pretty sure the S4' s sensor is the one that makes the air gestures possible. Otherwise what is its function?
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Does the app that you downloaded work for every android phone or just galaxy phones? And I'm pretty sure the S4' s sensor is the one that makes the air gestures possible. Otherwise what is its function?
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Not sure what other devices it works on. I just know that it works for music. Plus looking at the pic you posted up IF the two sensors on it that are used for the gesture it may be that the SGS3 uses the same sensors as the sgs3 has those two (or looks the same at least as far as location of them). I would have to look up what sensors the SGS3 shows in a pic to know for sure. There is a FREE version to try out. I did the paid version. I haven't used it much but I saw the potential and wanted to help out the dev. He is here in xda.
Some of the things it can do.
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wong93 said:
i've seen a function in s4 where you can swipe pictures back and forth without even touching the screen
is this hardware related or software related?? cause i'm thinking of getting note 2 cause of its size and the pen and s4 specs are not really worth an upgrade from note 2, and i would really like to have the floating swipe thing.
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S4 has a sensor for that,meaning hardware related .
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There's a dedicated "Gestures sensor", so it's a hardware thing. You might achieve similar effects with the front camera or proximity sensor on other phones, but I doubt they'll be as good.
If you mean the two dots on the right side next to front cam,Its an IR proximity sensor.Even the very old SGS has it and almost all mid range phones too.May be samsung made it a better IR proximity sensor by doing some changes to make it adapt to gestures.But on the base line,It is again just a IR proximity sensor.
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If you mean the two dots on the right side next to front cam,Its an IR proximity sensor.Even the very old SGS has it and almost all mid range phones too.May be samsung made it a better IR proximity sensor by doing some changes to make it adapt to gestures.But on the base line,It is again just a IR proximity sensor.
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The galaxy S 4 has one extra sensor up top that the S3 doesn't have. It's the gesture sensor.
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The galaxy S 4 has one extra sensor up top that the S3 doesn't have. It's the gesture sensor.
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No...look closely and you can see 2 dots on almost from s to NoteII.
The one on the left of ear piece in s4 is Light Sensor...So all s4 has extra sensor on top is Light sensor.
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No...look closely and you can see 2 dots on almost from s to NoteII.
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Yes, but check on both sides of the ear piece, there are 2 sensors on the right of the s4's earpiece and one on its left side. the others only have the two on the right side
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Yes, but check on both sides of the ear piece, there are 2 sensors on the right of the s4's earpiece and one on its left side. the others only have the two on the right side
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Yeah...That is what I clearly stated one pair of sensors on right is proximity which all devices have and the new one on the left is Light Sensor which only s4 has.
Edit:It seems that you quoted my post before I added the extra info...sry
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I would like to see the same kind of pic for the SGS3 to clarify the ACTUAL sensors for comparison
But the TWO on the right look the same as on the SGS4 and then has the addition of the other one on the left. So until I see an actual breakdown of the sensors on the SGS3 I am just plain confused.
Are the two sensors on the SGS3 Right side of earpiece a proximity sensor and light sensor? Or is it a proximity sensor and what is now called gesture sensor? If that is the case where is the light sensor on the SGS3? I looked around a bit but didn't find the same kind of sensor location breakdown for the SGS3. I JUST KNOW hovering works/swiping works on the SGS3 and I think I remember the Samsung event actually making a comment it would work on the SGS3 as well.
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Yeah...That is what I clearly stated one pair of sensors on right is proximity which all devices have and the new one on the left is Light Sensor which only s4 has.
Edit:It seems that you quoted my post before I added the extra info...sry
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It's cool. Ok but according to the Samsung sensors pic, the gesture sensor is on the right and the proximity one is on the left.
edit: my bad, the proximity is also on the right.
Looks like the SGS3 has the light sensor (rgb) and proximity sensor. So this would mean on the SGS4 they moved around the sensor locations and added the gesture sensor.
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It's cool. Ok but according to the Samsung sensors pic, the gesture sensor is on the right and the proximity one is on the left.
edit: my bad, the proximity is also on the right.
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Must say at this point,it is difficult to break sammy conspiracy untill someone knowledgable breaks the sensors apart
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Must say at this point,it is difficult to break sammy conspiracy untill someone knowledgable breaks the sensors apart
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True lol. I was just about to write some kind of explanation but it didn't sound like I was going to make sense. I'll search it and share it
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Just installed this app:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.itsme4ucz.screenoff
But can't seem to find any info on where this sensor is located?
Xoom doesn't have a proximity sensor (the intended purpose of including one is to prevent you from pushing buttons with your face)
I think its next to the front camera but have you tried just moving your hand around the xoom? I'm about to install that app, I'm curious now.
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Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
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Pretty sure sangreal told it like it is.
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there isn't a proximity sensor, but there is an ambient light sensor.
yep, there are not prox sensors on tablets
what you need is this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976805
we are nearing release and will be on the market within a few days!
Oh no, say it isn't so! They could at least added it for motion sensing in lieu of adding motion sensors.
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Xoom doesn't have a proximity sensor (the intended purpose of including one is to prevent you from pushing buttons with your face)
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We could use a proximity sensor to show an auto hidden clock/app bar.
Has anyone been able to work with the infared cameras in the S4? If anyone could figure out how to use them we would have some seriously awesome uses at our fingertips. Why has no-one paid attention to these sensors? One is clearly an optical camera!
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IR as in the IR on the end of the phone? It's pointing in a different direction than the camera.
On the front of the phone the two ir sensors one is an optical camera. . They are just left of the front facing camera
Its what samsung uses for the air gestures. ..
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Don't know why this was moved, people need to be working on this it isn't really a question
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It was moved because its a question. I count two question marks. It'd be different if you're sharing information such as links as to how to utilize them (source code?) (Hardware information to the device?).
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Okay well anyways this needs to be addressed. Freaking IR Camera not being used.. Air gestures are a useless feature for such a useful piece of hardware!
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MavereXx said:
Okay well anyways this needs to be addressed. Freaking IR Camera not being used.. Air gestures are a useless feature for such a useful piece of hardware!
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It's an ir sensor, not a camera. It doesn't have the resolution to do anything but sense heat.
Wow... IR does not sense heat. This is not a camera. An infrared camera is a camera that detects IR. So... Both the front facing and rear facing camera can detect IR. Just point your remote for your TV at them.
IR is invisible to the human eye. It is a lightwave. It does not have anything to do with heat. Please read up on this stuff before posting false info.
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Wow... IR does not sense heat. This is not a camera. An infrared camera is a camera that detects IR. So... Both the front facing and rear facing camera can detect IR. Just point your remote for your TV at them.
IR is invisible to the human eye. It is a lightwave. It does not have anything to do with heat. Please read up on this stuff before posting false info.
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It sure does, you need to do a little more research.
Let me rephrase.
The S4 does not have infrared thermal detection camera's. It has an infrared blaster and an IR blaster/receiver.
The IR blaster/receiver does not detect heat of any kind. What it does is put out light that when interrupted by an object on any kind has the light reflected back sending a signal to do whatever action depending on the motion.
Thermal IR is a very costly technology that is completely impractical and stupid in a phone. Any change in temperature would cause undesirable actions to be carried out.
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Yes I agree
MavereXx said:
Okay well anyways this needs to be addressed. Freaking IR Camera not being used.. Air gestures are a useless feature for such a useful piece of hardware!
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I do agree with you here. It is a powerful feature. If the infrared camera had no real resolution then it would not be able to detect gestures. Also there would be no reaosn to have the emitte be offset from the reciever. This is usually used to determine the depth of objects, kind of like the eyes are setup. Also there would be no real way to detect eye movement.
You will also notice that the three sensors are placed in the same fasion as an Xbox Kinect. This would be the front picture camera (used for pictures only), the paired IR camera and Color camera next to eachother on the right, and the IR emitter offset to the right.
It shoudl be possible to generate low resolution depth images, but the main problem here is the view range. If you have ever viewed an infared cameras output you will find that the falloff of the IR is quite high, meaning that you might only be able to detect depth for a few inches or foot from the top surface of the device. You would need a much more powerful IR emitter to detect depth past a fopot or so. If you use a kinect, you will notice that the IR Emitter is quite large and powerful. Still worth investigating.
I recently purchased a second hand GS4 and noticed that in every picture there are black spots that are noticeable a lot of the time and they appear in exactly the same spot. The rear camera does have some scratches on the metal frame but I don't see any scratches on the lens with the naked eye. Should I buy an entirely new camera module or just replace the lens? I'll attach a picture below. Its easier to notice when zoomed in.
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I recently purchased a second hand GS4 and noticed that in every picture there are black spots that are noticeable a lot of the time and they appear in exactly the same spot. The rear camera does have some scratches on the metal frame but I don't see any scratches on the lens with the naked eye. Should I buy an entirely new camera module or just replace the lens? I'll attach a picture below. Its easier to notice when zoomed in.
This may be a better resolution:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2b2e4WL57_HMVFtSDFic1JkbHM/edit?usp=docslist_api
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I think those spots are a sensor problem. If you can, try shooting a picture pointing to the sky. And upload it in JPG format please, without editing. I want to see the full exifs.
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I think those spots are a sensor problem. If you can, try shooting a picture pointing to the sky. And upload it in JPG format please, without editing. I want to see the full exifs.
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Zacisblack said:
I recently purchased a second hand GS4 and noticed that in every picture there are black spots that are noticeable a lot of the time and they appear in exactly the same spot. The rear camera does have some scratches on the metal frame but I don't see any scratches on the lens with the naked eye. Should I buy an entirely new camera module or just replace the lens? I'll attach a picture below. Its easier to notice when zoomed in.
This may be a better resolution:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2b2e4WL57_HMVFtSDFic1JkbHM/edit?usp=docslist_api
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This doesn't appear to be a sensor problem to me - looks like hardware damage somewhere to the lens/camera.
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This doesn't appear to be a sensor problem to me - looks like hardware damage somewhere to the lens/camera.
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Well yeah, I was thinking in dslr matter lol, I'm more familiar with those hehehe.. but certainly this could be a hardware damage on jpeg processor engine. Now refreshing memories I have a friend which on his EVO there was something like this but it was on the middle and bigger, and could appear on a few situation not on all shots, so we point it to hardware failure, because this looks more like post processed added.
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I think those spots are a sensor problem. If you can, try shooting a picture pointing to the sky. And upload it in JPG format please, without editing. I want to see the full exifs.
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Here you go.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2b2e4WL57_HMDRrQTA5eUtJOEU/edit?usp=docslist_api
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CyberManiaK said:
Well yeah, I was thinking in dslr matter lol, I'm more familiar with those hehehe.. but certainly this could be a hardware damage on jpeg processor engine. Now refreshing memories I have a friend which on his EVO there was something like this but it was on the middle and bigger, and could appear on a few situation not on all shots, so we point it to hardware failure, because this looks more like post processed added.
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I can see the spots before taking the picture.
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Zacisblack said:
I can see the spots before taking the picture.
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Well this is kinda weird, because this is not dust behind the lens or on top, this are not scratches,and I guess this are also when you record video. right ? I believe the camera module will need to be replaced. But lets wait if somebody can jump here..
CyberManiaK said:
Well this is kinda weird, because this is not dust behind the lens or on top, this are not scratches,and I guess this are also when you record video. right ? I believe the camera module will need to be replaced. But lets wait if somebody can jump here..
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I can see tiny nicks on the glass lens like microscopic chips so I'm wondering if that's where this is coming from. I find it really hard to believe its the sensor but I think this weekend I'm going to remove the glass lens cover and see if it still shows up. If so then I'll try cleaning the actual lens and finally replace the entire thing if need be.
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I can see tiny nicks on the glass lens like microscopic chips so I'm wondering if that's where this is coming from. I find it really hard to believe its the sensor but I think this weekend I'm going to remove the glass lens cover and see if it still shows up. If so then I'll try cleaning the actual lens and finally replace the entire thing if need be.
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But how are you going to remove the lens cover only.. It's a one piece. At least this is how it looks http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item35c8114d11
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But how are you going to remove the lens cover only.. It's a one piece. At least this is how it looks http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item35c8114d11
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It is probably dust that got trapped on the mirror inside the camera. Replacement of the camera is the only way to fix it. I had the same issue on my old E4GT.
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That happened to my at&t s4 last month, and that happened when I dropped my phone over the floor, and it was only 2 feet high only. So i went to at&t service store, and they said they can't fix it, and they will have to send it to Samsung, but they replaced the phone for me.
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That happened to my at&t s4 last month, and that happened when I dropped my phone over the floor, and it was only 2 feet high only. So i went to at&t service store, and they said they can't fix it, and they will have to send it to Samsung, but they replaced the phone for me.
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I actually decided to call up the AT&T Device Service Center near me and they told me to bring it in. They replaced it within 10 minutes and I was actually very shocked. One thing I do notice is that the new phone takes much sharper pictures and the lens has a purple-ish reflection in the light. The older one had a green-ish tint to it. Something was off about it.
Zacisblack said:
I actually decided to call up the AT&T Device Service Center near me and they told me to bring it in. They replaced it within 10 minutes and I was actually very shocked. One thing I do notice is that the new phone takes much sharper pictures and the lens has a purple-ish reflection in the light. The older one had a green-ish tint to it. Something was off about it.
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Well that's great !! Even if you are the second owner they didn't ask for a proof of purchase or something like that ?
I don't remember where I read that the s3 used two different sensors one made by Sony and one made by Samsung and the Sony was better, probably this is the case again with the s4.
Anyway congrats one the replacement.. :good:
Hello nice boys & girls of xda!
I was thinking of buying a Galaxy S4, but after seeing the Note 3 I've decided that it's just perfect for me.
When I read that the N3 can do all the "Smart" stuff the S4 can do, one question popped in my mind, Why doesn't the Note 3 have the same sensor placement as the S4?
I know there is a Proximity sensor, IR Gesture sensor on both phones & and a front facing camera, but the Note 3 seems to have one less sensor. Anybody else ever wonder why?
Sorry if I'm breaking any xda rules, but this question is really driving me Notes
Update: It looks like the Proximity sensor and IR Gesture sensors are combined on the Note 3. Thanks to ShadowLea and Skander!
You can find the manual here: http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=MOBILE_UK&CttFileID=5538735&CDCttType=UM&ModelType=N&ModelName=SM-N9005&VPath=UM/201309/20130916132857484/SM-N9005_UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130913_Screen.pdf
Mustajab Is'haq said:
Hello nice boys & girls of xda!
I was thinking of buying a Galaxy S4, but after seeing the Note 3 I've decided that it's just perfect for me.
When I read that the N3 can do all the "Smart" stuff the S4 can do, one question popped in my mind, Why doesn't the Note 3 have the same sensor placement as the S4?
I know there is a Proximity sensor, IR Gesture sensor on both phones & and a front facing camera, but the Note 3 seems to have one less sensor. Anybody else ever wonder why?
Sorry if I'm breaking any xda rules, but this question is really driving me Notes
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Never noticed that before maybe it's got better technology in the n3 so Sammy were able to loose one of of them
jaythenut said:
Never noticed that before maybe it's got better technology in the n3 so Sammy were able to loose one of of them
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Hmmm,, I think that could be the case.
Maybe they found a way to add the IR Gesture sensor into the Proximity sensor, which might explain why people are having trouble with the proximity sensor, Because it's arranged in a different way than other phones?
Is it rgb sensor ?
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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alom5 said:
There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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It isn't notification led
There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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Is it rgb sensor ?
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It could be. But right now there is still confusion as to whether the N3 even has a RGB sensor.
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There is a sensor on the left of the earpiece that you can't see but comes on for notifications etc...
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That's the Notification LED. It's not a sensor by any means.
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There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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That's odd. It does have an automatic brightness setting doesn't it?
That sensor is supposed to measure 3 wavelengths of light (Red, Green & Blue) and adjust the brightness of the screen accordingly.
But if there is no RGB sensor then how the hell is it measuring light?
Previous Samsung Galaxy phones had a RGB sensor but they could only measure the Green wavelength of Natural light. But your screen shows that the value for green is zero. I wonder how that is possible. Did you have the auto brightness button ticked while performing this test? Which app is this BTW?
I think Note 3 has proximity and rgb sensors in one hole (or another two sensors in one place).
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There isn't a rgb sensor for note 3
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No, there is. Just open test app (*#0*#) and use "Sensor" button. You will see "Lights Sensor" info with RGB data
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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Did you use a Samsung dialer?
The Note 3 has an RGB-Sensor. Testing with Test-App show values for RGB.
The Notification LED is there on the Note 3 and the S4, but hidden under the Color-Glass.
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The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's why it has 1 less sensor opening.
Skander1998 said:
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's way it has 1 less sensor opening.
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You are right. It's true
KestL said:
Did you use a Samsung dialer?
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I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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No need to hit send. When i press last "#" it opens the test app.
Don't know why it doesn't work on your phone
danjng said:
I did, but nothing happens. Let me confirm my steps.
Open dialer (Phone app)
Dial stuff
Hit send?
It actually just dials and tells me I can't make that call. Is there some setting that I need to make sure is set or something?
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What rom are you using? Did you disable/uninstall factorykeystring program. Or if you are using custom rom is it included.
danjng said:
How do I start the test app? I tried dialing it, but it doesn't do anything.
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Do you have an unbranded Note 3? If yes then it should work. I know some carriers remove this stuff from Samsung phones so it doesn't work if you have a carrier specific model.
You are dialing *#0*# right?
Skander1998 said:
The Proximity and Gesture sensors are now combined, with the light sensor next to it.
That's why it has 1 less sensor opening.
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That's what I thought. I was right!
Just to confirm, do you have any link to a website that has proved this?
Mustajab Is'haq said:
Just to confirm, do have any link to a website that has proved this?
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It's called the 'manual'.
I know people don't bother reading those antiquated curiosities, but they do occasionally contain valid answers.
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130913_Screen.pdf
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Mustajab Is'haq said:
Do you have an unbranded Note 3? If yes then it should work. I know some carriers remove this stuff from Samsung phones so it doesn't work if you have a carrier specific model.
You are dialing *#0*# right?
That's what I thought. I was right!
Just to confirm, do have any link to a website that has proved this?
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as stated, manual.
However you can try this yourself.
open the *#0 test menu and select "Sensors", test the proximity sensor by putting something near it and the page will vibrate and turn green.
Now hide that sensor (activating the proximity sensor) and open the "gesture sensor direction" test (in the same sensor page).
Click start and wave your hand specific directions, it won't work.
Uncover the proximity sensor and try again - it will work.
A simpler way of doing this is turning on air gesture, going to a picture in the gallery, hiding the proximity sensor and attempting to do a gesture.
I played with both the Note 4 and Edge today.
The screens on both are stunning. Everything looks a step sharper than the Note 3. The colors still pop, but everything looks more natural. Whites are noticeably whiter. Both screens are brighter too.
The metal rim is a nice touch and from a quality standpoint both devices were nicer than the Note 3. Still, they're not on the level of the iPhone/HTC devices and are probably closer in quality to the G3/Moto X (2014).
I was super excited for the Edge, but after using one I'm not sure what I think. The bent edge is really small and kind of awkward to use on its own. For most applications that section doesn't do anything. When I was using Chrome for instance it just goes black and says My Note Edge. I installed Nova to see what it did with a launcher and the result was the same. You can swipe the strip and something will come up, but there didn't seem to be a full-screen mode where normal content was stretched to that area automatically. Also when using some apps the content from the strip area seemed to overlap slightly over the main screen area.
I couldn't get any great pics (and some are blurry) but here they are:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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I played with both the Note 4 and Edge today.
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Did you face any difficulty holding in one hand? Did holding interfere with edge display sending unwanted touches or inputs?
JoganJani said:
Did you face any difficulty holding in one hand? Did holding interfere with edge display sending unwanted touches or inputs?
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No, I didn't have any difficult holding it. I know it's wider than my Note 3, but it felt very similar in hand. I also didn't have problem with unwanted touches, but I was using it two handed for the most part.
I didn't get a chance to put it up to my ear. I'm not sure the cord would have been long enough, but I'll try the next time I'm at that Best Buy to see how it will be for actual phone calls.
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Did you face any difficulty holding in one hand? Did holding interfere with edge display sending unwanted touches or inputs?
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I tried one out as well and its hard to answer this because the anti theft device is so intrusiv .
SeanPlunk said:
I played with both the Note 4 and Edge today.
The screens on both are stunning. Everything looks a step sharper than the Note 3. The colors still pop, but everything looks more natural. Whites are noticeably whiter. Both screens are brighter too.
The metal rim is a nice touch and from a quality standpoint both devices were nicer than the Note 3. Still, they're not on the level of the iPhone/HTC devices and are probably closer in quality to the G3/Moto X (2014).
I was super excited for the Edge, but after using one I'm not sure what I think. The bent edge is really small and kind of awkward to use on its own. For most applications that section doesn't do anything. When I was using Chrome for instance it just goes black and says My Note Edge. I installed Nova to see what it did with a launcher and the result was the same. You can swipe the strip and something will come up, but there didn't seem to be a full-screen mode where normal content was stretched to that area automatically. Also when using some apps the content from the strip area seemed to overlap slightly over the main screen area.
I couldn't get any great pics (and some are blurry) but here they are:
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Thank you SeanPlunk for the images you provided and also your findings/opinion of the Note Edge. It's much appreciated.
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One thing I forgot to ask is how did you guys like the convenience of quickly jumping to an app that was recently used? I figured this would be one of the prime benefits of using the Note Edge(besides the notifications that can be received solely on the curved screen).
ducster_usa said:
Thank you SeanPlunk for the images you provided and also your findings/opinion of the Note Edge. It's much appreciated.
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One thing I forgot to ask is how did you guys like the convenience of quickly jumping to an app that was recently used? I figured this would be one of the prime benefits of using the Note Edge(besides the notifications that can be received solely on the curved screen).
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Jumping to apps was useful, but not necessarily that much quicker than the traditional app switcher, just different.
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Jumping to apps was useful, but not necessarily that much quicker than the traditional app switcher, just different.
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Oh okay. I thought that not having to deal with that extra step of viewing the apps to choose to launch one from would be an added convenience. I know I would like it similar to doing it on Windows 7 (and earlier version of) OS runnning on a computer.
I been meaning to hit up best buy and check out the phone.
I know i want th phone because i like the edge look and i know devs will be putting it to use.
It sucks that the phone didnt go full screen when you open up the browser.
Thats one think i was hoping you would be able to turn control.
I hope that with updates or settings your be able to change this.
I just want to make sure I understood what you meant when you said the result was the same when using Nova launcher.
Do you lose any of the Edge's side screen functionality when using Nova (or any other) launcher? Or rather, do you lose any of the Edge's unique functionality when using a different launcher than Samsung's Touchwiz?
boominxboom1 said:
I just want to make sure I understood what you meant when you said the result was the same when using Nova launcher.
Do you lose any of the Edge's side screen functionality when using Nova (or any other) launcher? Or rather, do you lose any of the Edge's unique functionality when using a different launcher than Samsung's Touchwiz?
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By default when I was using Nova and on the homescreen the side bar displayed My Note Edge. The homescreen did not stretch into that area. You could still activate the side bar by swiping it of course, but I wish there was a mode where when using the homescreen it would just stretch over to the bar area.
I think I may go back to the store and play with it again this weekend without my 4 year old running around.
If anyone has anything specific they'd like me to test let me know.
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By default when I was using Nova and on the homescreen the side bar displayed My Note Edge. The homescreen did not stretch into that area. You could still activate the side bar by swiping it of course, but I wish there was a mode where when using the homescreen it would just stretch over to the bar area.
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Yea I know what you mean. Hopefully there is and option or 3rd party app around release
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I was a bit confused and worried about the lack of support by native Samsung apps. Ex. Camera uses it but Gallery does not. Messaging seems perfect for it since sidebar could be quick convo switcher but no. Much as I would want it I cant imagine major apps like FB , IG , YT hangouts etc using it.
fwiw the screen on the Note 4 seemed a bit brighter on an all white picture.
If the gear fit can display fb whatsapp etc notifications with not much problem I think it will be no issue with the edge (hope I'm right)
Si I went out to the bb. And tested it out.
It looks so damn nice. It's also lighter then the note 3. It had the cores and stuff on it but it still felt lighter.
The lcd screen is shorter then the note 3.
Basically the edge higher is from the bottom of the note 3 screen to the bottom part of the status screen.
Also on the model I was using the edge part shrunk itself in half when using the browser and market. And other apps. It basically turn the lcd full screen and that small part would just be the shoulder part.
there is still no word on price but it seems to be from $800 to $1000. But I am still thinking $850
And it's a confirm date of $ Nov 3 to 5.
Could you lucky people who have had the chance to play with Note Edge tell me if the device has sharp edges around the screen? It looks that way in pictures.
Also, if the phone was fingerprint locked, would the edge screen still open the apps bypassing the unlock option?
Thanks
invisiblesense said:
Could you lucky people who have had the chance to play with Note Edge tell me if the device has sharp edges around the screen? It looks that way in pictures.
Also, if the phone was fingerprint locked, would the edge screen still open the apps bypassing the unlock option?
Thanks
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Not sure about the fingerhut since I wasn't able to test that part out
What what sharp edges are you talking about?
The screen is just like any other it's a square screen
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avenging said:
If the gear fit can display fb whatsapp etc notifications with not much problem I think it will be no issue with the edge (hope I'm right)
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I mean in regards to off setting UI and Button features the way the camera and video apps do. So many uses I dont see happening. Like full screen pic in FB but all those icons and tabs are off to the right.
xile6 said:
Not sure about the fingerhut since I wasn't able to test that part out
What what sharp edges are you talking about?
The screen is just like any other it's a square screen
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I meant the metal trim that goes around the screen, it seems to stick out as well.
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I meant the metal trim that goes around the screen, it seems to stick out as well.
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Oh no it doesnt.
Of you own a note 3 it's the same thing. It's smooth all the way around and you really don't notice it.