Note 3 questions - Firmware updates and Screen dims/brightens itself - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys
Just got my Note 3, and i'm getting update after update. Looks like its doing one at a time instead of jumping to the latest firmware
Second question is that I notice the screen dims and brightens itself. I've had a look in settings and turned off all the auto settings and its still doing it. Any ideas please?

winwiz said:
Hey guys
Just got my Note 3, and i'm getting update after update. Looks like its doing one at a time instead of jumping to the latest firmware
Second question is that I notice the screen dims and brightens itself. I've had a look in settings and turned off all the auto settings and its still doing it. Any ideas please?
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is it doing it in stock browser

Here is your answer to your brightness dimming.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491443
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Home button doesn't wake the Screen some times

hi guys..
Got my new phone at the launching day.. everything runs perfect..
But yesterday and today i encounter a small issue..
please note that i have fingerprint scanner lock on my phone..
when i pressed the home button just to wake the screen, the screen didn't respond.. only the side buttons lid..
the screen remained black after the second press too.. then i pressed the power button once and the screen woke..
the thing was that when i pressed the power button after this incident the home screen game me a third option, apart from emergency calls (left) and alternative password (right), Unlock via Google placed to the middle..
this happened also today twice..
Any suggestions on this ?? did anyone encounter this ??
please note that i didn't use any other locking method except fingerprint scanner and the home button responds fine in any other case.. Thanx..
I randomly get unresponsive touches when trying to open an app in the app drawer folders. Haven't had the home button issue though
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I'm having the exact same problem. Very disappointing for a new device. Not sure if I'm going to return it yet. I've tried factory reset and it didn't fix it.
Guy in the shop said he'll have to send it back to Samsung for testing.
I've gone back to using my old phone !!!!!!
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BigAl1044 said:
I'm having the exact same problem. Very disappointing for a new device. Not sure if I'm going to return it yet. I've tried factory reset and it didn't fix it.
Guy in the shop said he'll have to send it back to Samsung for testing.
I've gone back to using my old phone !!!!!!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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S-Voice is causing the problem on the home button lag, go trun off the open with home key in the svoice settings....
TheAxman said:
S-Voice is causing the problem on the home button lag, go trun off the open with home key in the svoice settings....
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I turned it off when I first got the phone and still have it, although not as noticeable
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eyecon82 said:
I turned it off when I first got the phone and still have it, although not as noticeable
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same here I also switch this off and still same problem and format wipe data and cashe don't help
im having similar issues while on a call, i cant type in the extension, i touch the number pad and it does nothing. I turn off screen and now it doesnt want to turn back on. Like anything new, there will be a few hiccups, but samsung are usually fast for that first firmware push. I remember for the S4, i got it on launch day and the same day a new firmware was available, the note 3 took about 10 days before that initial firmware that fixed the few most obvious issues. Dont bring it back, just be patient.
polish_pat said:
im having similar issues while on a call, i cant type in the extension, i touch the number pad and it does nothing. I turn off screen and now it doesnt want to turn back on. Like anything new, there will be a few hiccups, but samsung are usually fast for that first firmware push. I remember for the S4, i got it on launch day and the same day a new firmware was available, the note 3 took about 10 days before that initial firmware that fixed the few most obvious issues. Dont bring it back, just be patient.
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I've randomly noticed I can't click on an app to open it if it is in a folder I created in the app drawer
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I heared some new firmwares have been pushed... Anybody got one?
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polish_pat said:
I heared some new firmwares have been pushed... Anybody got one?
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It gets pushed out in waves, so it may be a few days to a few weeks till you get it. Kind of a bummer
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TheAxman said:
S-Voice is causing the problem on the home button lag, go trun off the open with home key in the svoice settings....
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Did that now and will test it through all day .. so far so good..
will let you know you guys..
hopefully it will get fixed.. if not we wait for an firmware update..
UPDATE
I used my phone all day using the settings above.. (no s-voice at home button and fingerprint lock) I encounter the problem 3-4 times.. other than that all is ok..
Now im going to use all day the pin to lock the screen and see what happens..
thanx
UPDATE
still the same issue with pin lock screen.. So probably an update will solve this..
thanx
z89x23 said:
Did that now and will test it through all day .. so far so good..
will let you know you guys..
hopefully it will get fixed.. if not we wait for an firmware update..
UPDATE
I used my phone all day using the settings above.. (no s-voice at home button and fingerprint lock) I encounter the problem 3-4 times.. other than that all is ok..
Now im going to use all day the pin to lock the screen and see what happens..
thanx
UPDATE
still the same issue with pin lock screen.. So probably an update will solve this..
thanx
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Hey man,
Had the same issue with my S5, I think the wait for the fix is easier to handle if you know there are other guys having the same issue rather than having something wrong with your specific device. So imho it'd be great if some other guys would reply just to know it's a common issue.
To me SGS5 is a great phone even with all the rants and reviews against buying it, there will be updates, we just need to be patient.
Thanks for the post!
rciochin said:
Hey man,
Had the same issue with my S5, I think the wait for the fix is easier to handle if you know there are other guys having the same issue rather than having something wrong with your specific device. So imho it'd be great if some other guys would reply just to know it's a common issue.
To me SGS5 is a great phone even with all the rants and reviews against buying it, there will be updates, we just need to be patient.
Thanks for the post!
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I can confirm that i have similar issues too.
Sometimes (2-3 a day) the screen is not waking up from sleep state when i press the home or the power button.
The solution is that i need to press the power button to sleep the device and then press again or press the home button to wake up.
Not a big deal but i hope that this issue is not hardware related and a firmware fix will solve it.
Apart from this, it's really a great smartphone.
Hi,
Just a small update, the issue replicates also when using the Samsung S View case, just bought one and I still get the same behaviour as with the home and power button (i.e. only the softkeys light up, the screen doesn't wake up).
I haven't been able to consistently replicate though, but it seems to happen after long sleep periods.
All the best!
rciochin said:
Hi,
Just a small update, the issue replicates also when using the Samsung S View case, just bought one and I still get the same behaviour as with the home and power button (i.e. only the softkeys light up, the screen doesn't wake up).
I haven't been able to consistently replicate though, but it seems to happen after long sleep periods.
All the best!
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Hi !
One question.
Which ROM version do you have ?
The ...ANCE, or ANCF ?
thank you all for your replies.. its good to know that its not my device..
Hopefully with the new update they will fix it..
by the way yesterday i missed a call, do to that problem.. the phone was ringing but the screen was sleeping..
So i decided to chance my ROM, from EUR-Greece to NEE-Norther Countries.. Also did a hard factory reset after that.. Volume up + Power + Home.. Also deleted the cache partition..
I used odin.. No problems found.. and Kies recognizes the phone..
So i will check how this goes and get back to you..
Levus said:
Hi !
One question.
Which ROM version do you have ?
The ...ANCE, or ANCF ?
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Hi
My build number is KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANCE
Levus said:
Hi !
One question.
Which ROM version do you have ?
The ...ANCE, or ANCF ?
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Was using my original one which got an OTA update as soon i got it open..
SM-G900F EUR G900FXXU1ANCE Android 4.4.2 31.03.2014 1182732
Now as i posted above, i m using
SM-G900F NEE G900FXXU1ANCE Android 4.4.2 31.03.2014 1182732
I saw an ANCF
SM-G900F TTR G900FXXU1ANCF Android 4.4.2 31.03.2014 1186806
but i dont know the TTR which region is so i decided not to apply..
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Hi
My build number is KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANCE
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i have the same.. on the NEE ROM
I dont think that was different on my EUR ROM..
z89x23 said:
Was using my original one which got an OTA update as soon i got it open..
SM-G900F EUR G900FXXU1ANCE Android 4.4.2 31.03.2014 1182732
Now as i posted above, i m using
SM-G900F NEE G900FXXU1ANCE Android 4.4.2 31.03.2014 1182732
I saw an ANCF
SM-G900F TTR G900FXXU1ANCF Android 4.4.2 31.03.2014 1186806
but i dont know the TTR which region is so i decided not to apply..
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I have the XEH G900FXXU1ANCE...
I was just thinking that the G900FXXU1ANCF is maybe a little bit newer, as the build number is higher (1186806) So that's a different rom for sure.

Note 3 Brightness Problem

Hello guys,
I have Note 3 (SM-N9000Q)
Android version: Stock 4.4.2 N9000QXXUDND2 -Turkey-
I get this phone new.
After having a call screen comes up with very low bright. Do you know what would be the reason? Software? Hardware?
* I did auto-brightness off (I using full brightness)
* Auto adjust screen tone off
* Adapt display off, but did not improve.
After some calls to very low the screen brightness :S
I making a call, I'm holding my hand over the sensor
and the occasional screen brightness too low to be opened.
Help
@serdar_gs if you cover the sensor when talking on a call, screen goes off.
Is this you want to say?
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@thahim, I do not use cover but screen has a protective transparent gelatin.
@serdar_gs what I mean to say when you put ur hand on the sensor near the ear peice while in a call. Not the cover.
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@thahim sorry for my bad english
I do not use cover. no cover.
There is gelatin screen saver.
Not a problem with this constant, I call and occasional screen is low brightness opened by.
Sometimes to be opened with normal brightness, sometimes unfold with low brightness :S
@serder_gs which language do you speak. Ill try to translate
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@thahim my speak Turkis and i using google translate
Help guys What is the solution?
Try to do a factory reset to make sure that it's not a software issue. If the issue persists, it may be a hardware issue (sensor maybe?)
@Bibz0r I did that test proximity sensor. Everything seems normal. I'm downloading rom, I will do the installation from scratch.
Is there anyone experiencing this issue?
I think this might be an issue KitKat =)
I'm using a KK ROM now but I had stock KK before and never had this issue.
I'm curious, what ROM are you installing?
Bibz0r said:
I'm using a KK ROM now but I had stock KK before and never had this issue.
I'm curious, what ROM are you installing?
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I using and installing stock 4.4.2 turkey rom. I get this phone new. I dont install other roms and root.
I did wipe data and again install stock 4.4.2 rom. problem continues =)
I think the this problem is that 4.4.2 ROM turkey
serdar_gs said:
I did wipe data and again install stock 4.4.2 rom. problem continues =)
I think the this problem is that 4.4.2 ROM turkey
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Have you installed a stock ROM from SamMobile? You can get them here :
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Let me know if you are still having issues.
@Bibz0r yes I did download it from there.
Don't rule out a possible hardware issue too. Or maybe a bug in the Turkish ROM, like you said.
If it's a new phone, you still have warranty?
Yes new phone and have warranty
Then I would suggest you contact your carrier/manufacturer to get it checked.
Let me know how it goes.
ok thanks

Nexus 6p issue

Hy guys I currently purchased my Nexus 6p, I was very excited about it but just within days I start facing issue and really could use some help. First is camera, you all must be knowing about when we launch camera there is just camera icon glowing and nothing else,is there any solution for it yet except restarting and ,second is my lock screen it just won't turn off, don't know what to do,pls help with these problem. And no root pls.
Vineeshaggarwal said:
Hy guys I currently purchased my Nexus 6p, I was very excited about it but just within days I start facing issue and really could use some help. First is camera, you all must be knowing about when we launch camera there is just camera icon glowing and nothing else,is there any solution for it yet except restarting and ,second is my lock screen it just won't turn off, don't know what to do,pls help with these problem. And no root pls.
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Never had either of those issues. You need to provide more information than that. Did you buy the phone brand new or used? What build are you on? Does the camera ever open successfully or is it always just the icon? What do you mean your lockscreen won't turn off? Your post is really vague.
Software is which Google released latest,MMB29Q.. For the camera part it opens but after several time it starts showing glowing camera icon and after restart it starts working again, you can Google it, I have seen many post regarding camera issue on Nexus 6p although no one gave a definite solution. Now about lock screen, the issue when it's turned on and it's still locked it won't switch off means light don't off.
Vineeshaggarwal said:
Software is which Google released latest,MMB29Q.. For the camera part it opens but after several time it starts showing glowing camera icon and after restart it starts working again, you can Google it, I have seen many post regarding camera issue on Nexus 6p although no one gave a definite solution. Now about lock screen, the issue when it's turned on and it's still locked it won't switch off means light don't off.
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Ok, but that isn't the latest firmware, that's actually two releases/builds old. The MMB29V and MHC19I builds have come since then. You didn't answer one of my questions, did you buy the phone new or used?
Yea. Heisenberg wants to know if somebody may be flashed a corrupt image to it maybe answer his questions
Heisenberg said:
Never had either of those issues. You need to provide more information than that. Did you buy the phone brand new or used? What build are you on? Does the camera ever open successfully or is it always just the icon? What do you mean your lockscreen won't turn off? Your post is really vague.
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Phone is brand new only a week ago, today I received MHC19l update. Screen lock don't seem bother and camera has not shown glowing camera icon for now, let see. But there one more battery drain is pretty quick whenever I left my phone downloading some videos, in battery usage it shows keep awake a full green strip. Is it normal?
Vineeshaggarwal said:
Phone is brand new only a week ago, today I received MHC19l update. Screen lock don't seem bother and camera has not shown glowing camera icon for now, let see. But there one more battery drain is pretty quick whenever I left my phone downloading some videos, in battery usage it shows keep awake a full green strip. Is it normal?
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well if you are downloading videos then the phone will keep awake to keep the connection to download the videos. So yes in this sense that is normal.
But battery drainage is huge already it should be less compare to screen on but it's almost same.

Auto brightness stopped working

Hi guys I have a problem on my s8.
Auto brightness always worked for me, but I just noticed that now it stopped working at all. Like, usually if i set brightness to max and then set autobrightness on, it auto reduces it to like 25%, meanwhile now it doesnt change the brightness ever. I have the feeling that auto brightness stopped working after i installed the last patch with odin (the UK unbranded one) since I patched it like 4 days ago and in the past weeks it worked fine. I dont think its a hardware problem because I tried sensor box app and in a black room it shows 0 while in a light one it goes to over 100 and next to a lamp over 2000.
Any idea what could be the problem? And how to fix it? I really would hate to do a hard reset since i'd lose too much stuff... could it be the patch that has a bug? Thanks in advance!
tharghan said:
Hi guys I have a problem on my s8.
Auto brightness always worked for me, but I just noticed that now it stopped working at all. Like, usually if i set brightness to max and then set autobrightness on, it auto reduces it to like 25%, meanwhile now it doesnt change the brightness ever. I have the feeling that auto brightness stopped working after i installed the last patch with odin (the UK unbranded one) since I patched it like 4 days ago and in the past weeks it worked fine. I dont think its a hardware problem because I tried sensor box app and in a black room it shows 0 while in a light one it goes to over 100 and next to a lamp over 2000.
Any idea what could be the problem? And how to fix it? I really would hate to do a hard reset since i'd lose too much stuff... could it be the patch that has a bug? Thanks in advance!
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I have similar issue with my phone after latest update. I did hard reset without luck. All we have to do is to wait until new patch will be released and hopefully fix this issue. Regards
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ojkajoj said:
I have similar issue with my phone after latest update. I did hard reset without luck. All we have to do is to wait until new patch will be released and hopefully fix this issue. Regards
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I'm really surprised that Samsung will go live with a firmware with bugs like this, I guess they really dont test anything.
I think is the same for me ! With AQG5 firmware (the last one) when you change the brightness with auto brightness on, the phone memorise the setting with the ambiant light condition : you can see it by doing the following : turn auto brightness on and then set brightness up or down. Then uncheck auto brightness of and place the curser at the opposite. At last put auto brightness back on and the brightness will jump where you put it before like the phone memorised it.
Also with auto brightness on you can put your thumb on the sensor in the upper left side of the phone to simulate darkness. The screens goes darker and as soon you remove your thonger he goes lighter.
I dont understand why just some of us have this problem. They should released a fix soon because its really annoying not to have it working, I dont want to have to wait a month or more like this...
It pissed me off so I downgraded to AQF7 : the issue is now gone =)
Same thing over here!
The AQF7 update was by far the best and most stable one to date. Now my home button problem is back and lag also!
Before it I had home button issues with response and lag whille scrolling. Whit the current update everything came back!
Samsung really needs to get their s*** together!
Well... when they released the AQH3 in the changelog it said they fixed the auto brightness thingie, yet I just installed it and guess what? I still have the same problem. Auto brightness still doesnt work, like in the firmware that came out a month ago.
Anyone else tested it? What the **** is Samsung doing?
No one tried yet?
I agree with you, the autobrightness still doesn't work.
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Any way to fix this? I am using an app called lux, but it's not perfect, still better than nothing
I have the same problem. I saw another thread that said it's not a bug. They made it that it learns your patterns, so it won't change when you hit the auto brightness button, but it still does become brighter when you go outside, and dimmer when you go inside.
I'm not happy with it though, as it worked perfectly for me before this update, and this is just very annoying.
Atomsk said:
Any way to fix this? I am using an app called lux, but it's not perfect, still better than nothing
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What build/baseband/firmware are you running?

Two fire tablets showing different brigtness

Hi guys,
I have to fire 7 in tablets both bought at the same time from same place. Both are running the same Lineage-12.1 ROM (12.1-20170802-Unofficial-ford)
But for some reason when i keep them side by side one of them has a very dull screen brightness where as the other is nice and visible. I am not sure if this has to do with the hardware or some missing setting in the one that is dull. I tried making both 100% bright from the upper menu but the screen difference is still the same.
The bottom image is the brighter one. Any idea if some setting somewhere is causing this?
Thansk
matt
amti366 said:
Hi guys,
I have to fire 7 in tablets both bought at the same time from same place. Both are running the same Lineage-12.1 ROM (12.1-20170802-Unofficial-ford)
But for some reason when i keep them side by side one of them has a very dull screen brightness where as the other is nice and visible. I am not sure if this has to do with the hardware or some missing setting in the one that is dull. I tried making both 100% bright from the upper menu but the screen difference is still the same.
The bottom image is the brighter one. Any idea if some setting somewhere is causing this?
Thansk
matt
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On checking further I noticed that the tablet which is showing dull color seems to show the exact same even when I adjust the brightness slider in the top menu. When the slider is on 0 or 100% its the same. that tells me that the software slider is somehow broken?
amti366 said:
On checking further I noticed that the tablet which is showing dull color seems to show the exact same even when I adjust the brightness slider in the top menu. When the slider is on 0 or 100% its the same. that tells me that the software slider is somehow broken?
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Known kernel issue with custom ROMs. Symptoms typically rectified with a reboot. If no joy try a full power down with a 5 sec pause before restarting.
Davey126 said:
Known kernel issue with custom ROMs. Symptoms typically rectified with a reboot. If no joy try a full power down with a 5 sec pause before restarting.
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Sorry for the late response Davey126, for some reason it didn't post my reply when I used my cell phone the other day. I tried to restart a few times but still have the same screen issue the brightness controls dont respond. Will upgrading to the latest release help with this issue? Is there any other fix to permanently fix the problem?
Thanks for your help.
thanks,
Matt
amti366 said:
Sorry for the late response Davey126, for some reason it didn't post my reply when I used my cell phone the other day. I tried to restart a few times but still have the same screen issue the brightness controls dont respond. Will upgrading to the latest release help with this issue? Is there any other fix to permanently fix the problem?
Thanks for your help.
thanks,
Matt
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Probably not. Likely have to sideload a full version of FireOS to refresh/replace the kernel - then start over. There is no known 'fix' for the problem other than keeping memory load to a minimum (or using the swap tweaks that I outlined elsewhere).
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Probably not. Likely have to sideload a full version of FireOS to refresh/replace the kernel - then start over. There is no known 'fix' for the problem other than keeping memory load to a minimum (or using the swap tweaks that I outlined elsewhere).
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Ok thanks for your help Davey126

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