Recent content by cvat

  1. C

    Snapdragon S10/+/e owners please read: Inherent problem with lag and stuttering

    I appreciate the reply but you've completely misunderstood the problem. The screen recorder improves performance while it's active. For me this is during 4K HDR video playback which is choppy and stuttering until I turn on the screen recorder, then it's completely perfect. This suggests a...
  2. C

    Snapdragon S10/+/e owners please read: Inherent problem with lag and stuttering

    The gist of the problem is basically this: System-wide intermittent stutter which only goes away until you activate a screen recorder app, whether it be Game Tools, Nice Shot, AZ Screen Recorder, etc. Yes, you read that correctly - recording the screen improves overall phone performance! Below...
  3. C

    [SM-G9750] [SOFTWARE BUG] Video playback being throttled or not utilizing CPU / GPU?

    One last try before I sign off :p Here's another example if anyone has YouTube Vanced (google vanced.app for those unaware). I'm suggesting Vanced because the original YouTube app doesn't let you view at 4K resolution. Firstly, open Vanced and tap the account icon in the upper right. Go to...
  4. C

    [SM-G9750] [SOFTWARE BUG] Video playback being throttled or not utilizing CPU / GPU?

    Yes, Hong Kong variant with SD855. I don't know if the problem applies to US Snapdragon phones. From what I've read, Exynos doesn't have any such issues with choppy video playback.
  5. C

    [SM-G9750] [SOFTWARE BUG] Video playback being throttled or not utilizing CPU / GPU?

    My posts with quoted messages keep getting moderated? Anyway to answer your question, yes, it's the Hong Kong variant with SD855. I don't know if US Snapdragon phones have the same issue, haven't been able to find any reports on that. From what I've read, Exynos doesn't have any such problems...
  6. C

    [SM-G9750] [SOFTWARE BUG] Video playback being throttled or not utilizing CPU / GPU?

    For owners of the SM-G9750 (S10+ CN / HK model), I'm trying to get some verification here on a possible software issue. I'm trying to play a 4K video file locally (specifically a 4K HDR H.265 / HEVC MKV @ 24fps video, but I believe this bug may apply to all UHD video playback - I'm not sure as I...