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Varying display brightness

Hello everyone,
I've been spending a while trying to find previous posts about this issue, but couldn't find any. Hopefully someone here will have some insight into this problem that at the moment is baffling my friend and I.
I bought an M1000 about two weeks ago. I'm very pleased with it, and haven't had any problems at all - it's great. My friend had a mess about on it and was so impressed decided to get one as well.
His M1000 arrived a few days ago. When comparing the two units however, the screen on my friend's phone was markedly dimmer than mine, and almost seems tinted. After making sure we had the exact same brightness settings and upgrading his rom to the latest available on Orange (mine shipped with the latest version, his was ROM was dated 2003 - I can't remember the version) there was no change - his screen was dimmer, and certain apps were practically unusable (Fade for example).
He took the phone back to our local orange shop and they arranged a replacement. The replacement turned out to have an even dimmer screen than his original (the staff at the store agreed as well) and another replacement was arranged to be delivered.
He got his second replacement today, and that is just the same as the first.
We also noticed that the angle of brightness was different - mine fades when you move the screen horizontally, his when moved vertically. Using the same SPB Plus theme it also appears as if his display has less colours as some areas of the wallpaper appear pixelised whereas on mine there is nice diffusion between shades of colour.
So I guess the question is: have there been different revisions of display on the himalaya series? We checked every piece of hardware and rom info we could and they all matched. Or has my friend been very unfortunate to receive three phones with the same problem?
I can't think of any software I might have installed that enhanced my display and any that we though might have changed a setting (such as nydot) we installed on his unit, again to no avail.
Any insight would be really appreciated. He's really pleased with the M1000, but the seemingly lower quality display is souring the milk somewhat so to speak.
Cheers,
Mista

i remember some posts where people said that htc changed panel manufactor on newer devices
i think that could be the issue

Yes, there was a thread initiated I believe by the user "Pocket TV Team" that discussed the actual number of colours displayed by the Himalaya. Unfortunately that thread (as well as the user "Pocket TV Team") has been lost in the recent crash.
Eventually someone from France stated that a new batch of Himalaya's he had ordered clearly had a less good display (maybe even displayed a lesser range of colours) than the Himalaya he had been working with up to then.
Regards,
Albondigas

I would welcome a dimmer display, mine is just too bright even on its dimmest setting to make it easy on the eyes at night, and in the daytime i find i only ever need half brightness, the only use i find for full brightness is to use the device as a torch at night !!
Mine is 11 months old now, so maybe they have just dimmed the backlight ?

Don't remeber well the post.. but I am sure to have read about 2 different displays used in Himalaya Pocket Pc.. This explains your friends issue.

How to tell fake htc diamond 2 from real?

hey,
There might be already another thread but, the only one i found was one about fake htc diamond not diamond 2.
So, My question how can you examine it before buying like, is the inside different, and outer shape? I have decided on buying one, but I'm scared of fakes "clones".

u can buy it from a trusted place

yeah the thing is i'm buying it used from a local person, and i want to know how to identify if its real before buying it.
btw-the dude is selling it to for $315 canadian

htc fan89 said:
yeah the thing is i'm buying it used from a local person, and i want to know how to identify if its real before buying it.
btw-the dude is selling it to for $315 canadian
Click to expand...
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Most of the fakes do not have a 5mp camera.

Another thing I have noticed on the fakes: The zoombar either does not work, or controls volume, so if you can see the volume symbols instead of the magnifying glass with a + or -, then it is fake

I read someone's else thread and he was trying to update to offical windows mobile 6.5 and it wouldn't work, and then he realized his was a fake.
He says fake fake fake don't bother guys, i just realised that the phone I got is a fine fake after diamond 2.... sorry for the trouble and people who want to buy diamond2, be very carefull.... it looks identical, windows is the same etc
the link is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627222
I guess it's really hard to tell, by the software if its fake

Genuine or Non-genuine: How to tell.
ABOUT THE BOX & ITS CONTENTS
The non-genuine packing box is approximately 1 centimeter thinner because it does not contain the User Manual. Presumably it is too expensive for the producers of counterfeit phones to produce the 232 page User Manual. (see below)
There must be a serial number sticker on the base of the box and a number of duplicate stickers within the box. These are generally omitted with counterfeit phones.
The box should but does usually not contain the following:-
The HTC Care pamphlet.
An individual Microsoft Windows 6 License number affixed to a small sheet of paper with instructions for synchronizing the phone.
The HTC multi-language Warranty Statement.
The HTC Smart Accessories Smart performance pamphlet.
Screen protector pack (2 sheets)
Spare stylus (1 or 3 pack).
Leather phone pocket or case.
Two FULL SIZED genuine HTC CDs.
A 232 page User Manual.
The Getting started booklet. For T5353 models this is normally written in English. I do not know about other models.
A genuine earphone/headset. On a genuine HTC headset, the moulding extends beyond the earplug in a short square spur. The non-genuine earphones moulding is rounded at the point where the housing joins the round earplug.
A genuine phone wall charger in two parts. The genuine charger is a long rectangular base unit designed to accept the smaller adapter supplied which has the appropriate pins for connection to the supply in the destination country. The non-genuine charger is usually a cheap one piece charger.
ON THE PHONE ITSELF:
Writing near the camera on back of the genuine phone is silver grey, but on the non-genuine phone is white.
The front camera of the non-genuine phone is set approximately 2mm lower and 1mm further to the right than on the genuine phone.
The letters hTC just to the left of the speaker is slightly larger on the non-genuine phone than on the genuine phone.
On the side of the phone to one side of the volume control are the words hTC INNOVATION. On the genuine phone these words appear in fine silver grey lettering. On the counterfeit phone the lettering is smaller and it is black.
On the top of the phone the symbol for the on/off switch is also much less clearly defined, the switch button is shorter on the counterfeit phone and as with the volume control button, it is glossy chrome rather than self coloured as on the genuine phone.
On the base of the phone, the counterfeit phone has a smaller USB symbol, a significantly larger “dot” and a larger and more blocky earphone symbol.
The symbols on control keys for the genuine phone are fine and clear. Those on the non-genuine phone are less well defined and slightly more blocky.
The "Home" symbol, below the end key is considerably more blocky and less well defined on the counterfeit phone.
The tail on the "+" sign for the image enlarger, immediately below the screen, points slightly more to the vertical on the counterfeit phone than it does on the genuine phone.
PERFORMANCE MATTERS THAT REQUIRE INITIALIZATION OF THE PHONE
Camera on the non-genuine phone is usually a low quality camera which does not take 5MP images.
The Photo Zoom area below the screen usually does not zoom images and often zooms the volume instead.
None of the phones I have tested could be hard reset.
The counterfeit phone generally cannot be upgraded to Windows 6.5 because (a) the serial number is not valid which prevents downloading of the required ROM flash from HTC and/or
(b) the phone cannot be flashed with the necessary updated ROM. This may be because the phone cannot be hard reset, a requirement for the ROM flashing process, but even in the rare event that a hard reset is possible the upgrade usually fails for other reasons.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST.

[REF] Desire Z issues vs Serial #s

Hi all,
Since we did it before for the Hermes and the Raphael it might be an idea to make a list of issues with HW/SW people have noticed vs the serial numbers of thier devices:
The serial Number can be found under the battery, generally the first 6 digits will do.
The serial # will be something like HT0AFRTxxxxx (mine....xxxxx being the bit I keep private).
Something like these wiki pages is what I was thinking:
Raphael - http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Raphael_Problems
Hermes - http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Hermes/Problems
Think this might be useful?

Would be useful to track if there are hardware revisions. On the G2 forums, they've reported what seems to be a slightly different model number on later phones.
Also, would be useful to know if there's anything about the model number which helps identify Euro/Asia vs NAM phones, etc, etc.

I have the NAM version.
Problems:
- loose hinge
- wifi signal lost when using qwerty
Serial #: HT0AMRVXXXXX

loose hinges on mine
NAM Version
S/N: HT0ALRVxxxxx
P/N: 99HLW020-00 XD

NAM Version, bought on Day 1 of the release at 0900.
S/N: HT0AMRVxxxxx
P/N: 99HLW020-00 XD
Hinge is OK, but often several attempts to dial a number are needed to get through. Wife with same phone has same problem. Happens on 3 different SIMs in 3 different countries. Both our profiles have been reset but problems continue...

this important, i see a lot of video about hinge problem in htc desire z...

No issues so far NAM Bell version
slightly loose hinges
Serial #: HT0ARRVXXXXX

SH0BCRTxxxxx
VF Branded - currently unrootable
No real hardware issues

SH0BCRTxxxxx, vodafone branded
This device is now rootable, no hardware issues

Hi,
French AZERTY ,unlocked, stock ROM not hinge worry so long(well fit)
HT0>BGRTxxxxx
edit: defective unit, exchanged with brand new one same serial HT0BGRTxxxxx
at the begining with a hinge more loose
PS: I Read too quickly and it's a B not an eight in the serial

Hi here,
HT0BGRT.....
Stock ROM, not branded, bought December 15th.
I don't really know how to judge wether hinges are loose or not, anyone with a video link or some tip? The keyboard part is not very firmly sticed to the screen part, it moves a little, but nothing annoying.
New problem here: after 2 weeks of use, my screen have a laggy behaviour. Appeared yesterday. It's best seen when playing Angry Birds for instance: you pull a bird and it often starts while the finger is still on the screen. Often also the touch lost if immediately followed by a tap (as an example, yellow birds start and get boost exactly in the same time, from the beginning). I can also note this behaviour in sliding anything, sometimes the slide stops and further finger move won't do anything until i remove my finger and put it again. Really looks like a hardware problem, but not sure.

hi,
i have a desire Z, S/N starts with HT0BGRT . French with azerty keyboard, was supposed to be blocked to virgin mobile/orange.
No problem as of now, had it for a week, rooted/s-off / un simlocked last saturday (rage method). Rom version 1.34.
I have heard about loose hinges but not felt it.

@Ninj I would recommend you clear caches... search market place.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

SH0B5RT
Unbranded Desire Z
No issues, hinges are tight enough to roll over without opening/closing.

Strict Return Policy: Tip.

This simple guide is for those who live in counties where return policy is very strict. (Unlike US or Canada where you can play around with the unit for a week and then get your money back within X-number of days if you don't like it or whatever)
Most Asian country like here in the Philippines; you need a reason to do an exchange for a new unit.
This is a simple/short diagnostic list (taking no more than 10-15 minutes) that might be done to ensure the the quality of unit before buying; often done right in the store in front of the sale clerk before making a buy
Usually this is what i do: (please help if i forgot something)
1. Check for Telecommunication or something alike Seal (we have NTC-National Telecommunication Commission).
2. Visual Assessment of the unit. Check the edges and protruded area (eg.camera lens) for scratches or dent.
3. Check the accessories/enhancement for genuine authentication and functionalities (Charger, Headset, Data cable)
4. Turn on the phone and note the booting time, UI responsiveness and initial impression of performance.
5. Check/Ask for latest FW on your location.
6. Check screen for dead pixels and other defects.
7. Check display for touch sensitivity and multi-touch
8. Check the radios:
a.Wifi (inc. tethering)
b.NFC functions and features
c.Bluetooth
d.GPS
e.Data Connetion
f.FM
9. Check the Sensors:
a.Proximity sensor (usually done by dialing a contact and then place your palm on the upper part of the screen ad see if the screen turn-off).
b. Gyrosensors (Gaming gestures).
10. Check the Camera front/back and LED flash. (Try taking pix and videos)
11. Check the Loudspeaker, earpiece and mic (usually done by making a call).
12. Check the removable/moving parts (Battery cover and physical buttons) and capacitive buttons.
Hope this help.

Review smartwatch intex irist: intex sloppy brand

Official website for this model: http://www.intex.in/smartwearables/smartwatch/i-rist/
Buy smartwatch intex irist black in mediamarkt.
I had to change it several times. Firstly because it is impossible to navigate in Google Maps or any other, secondly because two of the clocks were already badly manufactured: one with the tactile screwed and another that did not light.
When he was resigned to not being able to use the point-to-point navigation, it turns out that the camera is damaged. Forced shutdown with any photo testing app.
Here comes the odyssey with the SAT, which by the way is in Spain.
I send the clock and they tell me that they proceed to the repair, that they have to wait for them to send a piece to them. After almost two months and give them a notice they send me back the clock. Surprise! It turns out it's not mine, has a gmail account of another person and a huge rayon.
I can be picked up about two weeks later, after three times, so that one day the collection will be made and no one will be presented that day.
Without prior notice they deliver a package. I think my watch is finally repaired ... Surprise again! It is a new one but orange.
After days to email basis and two calls tell me to send me a black this time, but there is no stock of that color and have no idea how long it will take.
Of my old watch and its repair not a word, so I assume that they have lost it.
In short 3 months without a clock what I have left. Luckily the SAT is in Spain.
After using three watches of this model I can say as pros and cons:
CONS:
- Bugs or failures recognized by the technical service itself:
*. Unable to disable automatic screen rotation
*. Spontaneous ignition of the screen: according to the SAT is a bug that occurs when you lose coverage, and the solution they give is that you only use the 2g when you pass. Take it now!
*- The battery percentage indicator is often not updated. It can mark you an i says when it really is much lower. The problem is that when you think that you have more than half the battery, it starts to fall as fast as it sometimes does not give you time to turn it off before it stays at 0. Derived from this is the problem That many times the battery is completely discharged, making it after a while lose much durability. SAT solution: send another charger, which is useless.
- Very low volume: it is possible that in a noisy street you have to stick the loudspeaker to the ear to hear a call.
- The price: expensive for what it offers and compared with others who give the same for 100-125 euros.
- GPS and Navigation: Tested on three watches of this model. As I said impossible to navigate point to point. As soon as you turn or change direction you will be "looking for a signal". The GPS signal as soon as you put it on the wrist low. It is spectacular to see how low the satellite reception (using the Gps test app looks), and see how it comes back up as soon as you take it off:
http://youtu.be/IFKA-eWrLtY
- In summer with these silicone straps and what the watch warms up, when you are using it for a while, it can be very uncomfortable to use it.
- Framing with the camera is very difficult task and more if we consider that the screen rotates and you can not remove the rotation
- Support: null. They just got an update.
- Software included: painful. It is best to take away almost all the apps you carry and replace them with others.
- Flimsy buttons: they give the impression that they will not last more than a year.
PROS:
- Accurate touch.
- The screen looks great, the resolution is more than enough for such a device.
- The use of apps has no problems: you can install and work well Whatsapp, gmail, youtube, etc. Only some have problems because they do not fit the small size of the screen.
- The screen is true that it withstands scratches and blows.
- The possibility of putting a 32GB card, makes me have almost all my discography in the wrist.
Conclusion: I do not recommend it at all. It is much more expensive than other equal options. The only advantage was the guarantee of being able to buy it in a physical store and have a technical service in Spain. Once the warranty of the store is finished, you are sold.
It is significant that in Mediamarkt once they disposed of the stock did not replace units again. In the end I confessed to a salesman who had been returned a lot for a lot of bugs.
I have no experience with other Intex products, nor do I want to have it. A brand that draws such a great deal of product from me does not offer me any security. And I say that it is a mi ** da because you can not get a device with recognized faults, then not fix them with updates, and also know that a high percentage of devices are already going out with factory defects. In short, my opinion of intex is that it is a brand that can be attributed the qualification of Chinese, "in the worst sense of the term, in the sense that it seems that they do not have minimum standards of quality.
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