I think that the stock software attempts to boost shadow detail to the point that it sacrifices blacks and contrast. I also think the color temperature seems far too warm. While I'm sure Google Camera is the preferred solution, has anyone been using the "Pro Mode" with success? If so what tips do you have? What do your settings look like? What do you pre-set and what do you leave on automatic?
Here is how I have the manual controls set and so far I feel like I'm getting better pics. I still don't know the best settings for "metering" but I'm looking into it. Another note, I think that the images come out a bit less "processed" as well in Pro Mode.
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Also interested, I tried using pro mode but noticed auto gave nicer pictures overall (with pro there was overexposure at light sources for example, or the overall balance was less good). But the auto/default pictures overall are a bit too bright to my liking, I also installed Camera FV-5 which has an RGB histogram option and the red seems overrepresented in there (I notice this mainly in house).
Might give it another try soon, it does remember the settings rigth?
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Also interested, I tried using pro mode but noticed auto gave nicer pictures overall (with pro there was overexposure at light sources for example, or the overall balance was less good). But the auto/default pictures overall are a bit too bright to my liking, I also installed Camera FV-5 which has an RGB histogram option and the red seems overrepresented in there (I notice this mainly in house).
Might give it another try soon, it does remember the settings rigth?
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Yes it remembers the settings. My initial issue was color temp. The whites on the stock software are simply not white. I made some adjustments and I'm much happier with the color temp a bit cooler. For example:
http://imgur.com/a/loUEpRL
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Yes it remembers the settings. My initial issue was color temp. The whites on the stock software are simply not white. I made some adjustments and I'm much happier with the color temp a bit cooler. For example:
http://imgur.com/a/loUEpRL
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Nice result. Will try with your settings
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Hey,
I was wondering if it is possible to increase the level of brightness in general with auto-brightness.
I am running AKOP B25
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You mean you want it on auto, but have it brighter than it otherwise would be...dats a good question...any one out there know?
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Hey,
I was wondering if it is possible to increase the level of brightness in general with auto-brightness.
I am running AKOP B25
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I haven't been able to find anything, but I'm pretty sure romanbb is adding the options soon, if u didn't no cm9 has the options now, still pretty plain rom atm but that feature is in there
Yeah, that's exactly what I am talking about. An overall brighter auto-brightness setting.
That's great that it is in cm mod, but imo, cm mod isn't really up to par yet (compared to AOKP)
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Having come from iOS, I also find the auto brightness on the GNEX (or ICS?) to be too dull to begin with. It adjusts fine once out in the bright sunlight, but in a normal light room it is far too dark. I've resorted to just putting my brightness at a set 40%.
I guess this is a feature that is lacking in ICS compared to iOS, as you can still set your brightness while it is in auto mode.
Try this app
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.vito.lux.free
It does auto brightness according your set points at various level samples. Then does the rest for you.
Paul o'brian of modaco's posted some flashable scripts when the phone first came out to increase the auto brightness levels.
If the app above doesn't do the trick, I've had good luck with log graph from the market.
We have a custom built autobrightness changer in our upcoming rom.
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you can change auto brightness to anything you want for any rom by modifying frameworks apk. here's an tutorial i wrote up to do it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491321
Not on the fly you can't
im running apex right now and it also allows you to change auto brightness settings in android. i think CM9 too, this feature should be in every rom. looking forward to checking out your new rom adrynalyne.
there's a few function/options in the camera settings that i was hoping someone could explain in there words kinda real world meanings. ill post a SS of a few of the ones that could use a easy interpretation. thanks
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These are typical settings for any camera that will accept manual settings.
White balance basically measures the color 'temperature' to get the most accurate colors possible.
ISO is light sensitivity. It can be altered from automatic for different lighting situations manually.
I believe metering is the location the camera will take a sample check for lighting level to give the best overall light balance for the WHOLE picture. For instance, center is default and if there were a lit light bulb in the center of the picture you are taking, it would correct the lighting of the entire photo just based on that area.
deff the type of answer i was looking for..so there is no optimal setting for those reasons, correct? is there a camera app that automatically attempts to set most options for best picture/results that anyone knows of our would recommend? thanks
ps. any thought from anyone on the auto contrast setting or any other important but not mentioned setting?
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deff the type of answer i was looking for..so there is no optimal setting for those reasons, correct? is there a camera app that automatically attempts to set most options for best picture/results that anyone knows of our would recommend? thanks
ps. any thought from anyone on the auto contrast setting or any other important but not mentioned setting?
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Typically, most of these settings are set to Auto to make it easy to take photos. Most amateur and pros will adjust the settings manually to get the best possible picture.
The settings can be changed manually to adjust for different environments.
I guess a good example would be a dimly lit room. You can take a picture with the flash and it may be an acceptable photo. However, if you know what settings to use (and it's a good quality camera), you do not need the flash and the quality of the photo will be completely different. This is also why you see professional photographers use several light stands to provide more indirect lighting because using a flash can wash out and cause unpleasant shadowing effects in photos.
Hi there,
i am fairly new to the HTC and Android scene. Yesterday i got my HTC One X and the very first i noticed is a problem with the contrast.
Especially when it goes from grey to black, there are blocks visible. It is a bit difficult to make a photo of this issue, but i think you can see it clearly.
Is this a known issue? Can i do something about that?
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That's not contrast.
That is an image that seems to either compression artifacts or was produced with too little bit depth.
There's nothing wrong with the phone, it is faithfully reproducing a crappy image.
This was just an example. It shows the menu of a program (i think google maps).
I have also some photos that look the same where a black area goes into a brighter area.
Also some of dark HTC widgets, like the clock show this.
Like i said, difficult to make a photo of this issue:
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Probably you mean these horizontal stripes. They are there when you look at the angle, but when you look straight, they are not there. I guess this is a problem due to technology used and it looks the same on mine One X. Also, AFAIR there are two different displays used in HOX, both from different manufactures and one of them doesn't have this problem but there are some other minor problems like smaller contrast or brightness, can't exatcly remember right now. It also annoys me but generally it is still the best phone screen I've ever seen and somehow I can get over it
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This was just an example. It shows the menu of a program (i think google maps).
I have also some photos that look the same where a black area goes into a brighter area.
Also some of dark HTC widgets, like the clock show this.
Like i said, difficult to make a photo of this issue:
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these widgets in particular, and a lot of other things are supposed to change colour gradients, the notification bar being another.
just makes it look more fancy/3d
personally i don't think you have any problems except for the colour depth of the image not being enough, and that is why you see that, if there was more depth, then more detail and you wouldn't see that blocking
try switch your pc to a lower colour depth and youll see the exact same effect.
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Thanks. I had the same idea and it looks normal. I also upgrade it to CM10 which does not have these grey to black transitions at all.
So no problem there, just poor graphics by HTC.
Thanks
Is there a way to lower the minimum brightness of the screen?
I have tried several app, but even the rooted ones seemed only to create a filter of black pixels.
I'd like to actually lower the brightness, not simply create a filter.
I've tried Lux Auto Brightness, CF Lumen, but they didn't seem to work the way I want.
Can anyone help me please?
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Is there a way to lower the minimum brightness of the screen?
I have tried several app, but even the rooted ones seemed only to create a filter of black pixels.
I'd like to actually lower the brightness, not simply create a filter.
I've tried Lux Auto Brightness, CF Lumen, but they didn't seem to work the way I want.
Can anyone help me please?
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Try the autobrightness mod on these forums. It's here somewhere. There isn't a way to lower the screen lower than it can physically go without overlaying it.
Thanks mate. I tried this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/mod-lower-autobrightness-values-t3054000, but I can't really tell if it works or not, I'm gonna test it better once I get home!
Screen Filter
This is the best i've tried.
Screen Filter
This is the module's page in Xposed Module Repository
Very easy to turno on, and even easier to turn off.
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This is the best i've tried.
Screen Filter
This is the module's page in Xposed Module Repository
Very easy to turno on, and even easier to turn off.
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Thanks for your answer, but Screen Filter seems to work by overlaying black pixels on the screens, that's not what I want. It is the perfect app if you have an amoled screen, but on the LG G3 isn't the best...
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Thanks for your answer, but Screen Filter seems to work by overlaying black pixels on the screens, that's not what I want. It is the perfect app if you have an amoled screen, but on the LG G3 isn't the best...
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I see. I use it to read in my bead at night.
You seek for real hardware reduction. Good luck in your quest...
I use root dim (root) works pretty good at night
I use Android 9 on my radio and the latest GMaps. When I start to navigate the big green label of directions covers 60% of the screen. How to delete it or turn it off? Thank you in advance
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The culprit is likely your low screen resolution. Try to cram more content on the screen by increasing the DPI density. Here's some pointers:
https://www.themefoxx.com/2018/01/how-to-change-dpi-density-android.html
Be careful though. Going too crazy with those settings may result in some elements or buttons showing off screen.
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The culprit is likely your low screen resolution. Try to cram more content on the screen by increasing the DPI density. Here's some pointers:
https://www.themefoxx.com/2018/01/how-to-change-dpi-density-android.html
Be careful though. Going too crazy with those settings may result in some elements or buttons showing off screen.
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You're wrong! I already found the problem. The problem is in the new GMaps not in the resolution. A lot of users complain for this problem. I installed a lower version of GMaps and everything is good now.
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You're wrong! I already found the problem. The problem is in the new GMaps not in the resolution. A lot of users complain for this problem. I installed a lower version of GMaps and everything is good now.
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That doesn't make me wrong. My suggestion may allow you to use the newer version on your low resolution screen by scaling everything smaller.
Just for the records, the current Google Maps looks just fine on my device.
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That doesn't make me wrong. My suggestion may allow you to use the newer version on your low resolution screen by scaling everything smaller.
Just for the records, the current Google Maps looks just fine on my device.
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What kind of device do you use? The newest version of GMaps works badly on horizontal view. Maybe it works on some phones not on the Android Radios.
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What kind of device do you use? The newest version of GMaps works badly on horizontal view. Maybe it works on some phones not on the Android Radios.
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I'm using an Eonon 8" Android radio.
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