Any way to go full bright in direct sunlight (automatically)?

[snc0921]

When I'm on auto bright setting, when I'm in direct sunlight I can't read the screen at all. Not even enough to navigate to the brightness adjustment. I'd like the screen to go full bright when out in the direct sun. Any ideas?

 

[UJ95x]

When I'm on auto bright setting, when I'm in direct sunlight I can't read the screen at all. Not even enough to navigate to the brightness adjustment. I'd like the screen to go full bright when out in the direct sun. Any ideas?

Doesn't the Note 3 have a slider for brightness even when on Auto? I've seen people have their N3 on auto and then have a slider that says "+2" or something of that sort. Does yours have that option?

 

[ZarathustraHead]

Get the Lux app.

sent from my Note 3

 

[iceman64]

You have to put your display on auto brightness when using outside in direct sunlight sliding your setting to the highest brightness is not going to help.

Impressive Brightness
Up until the Galaxy Note 3, OLED displays have been somewhat to significantly dimmer than competing LCD displays. The Note 3 has changed that in a big way…it’s an impressive 55 percent brighter than the Note II and a solid 25 percent brighter than the Galaxy S4. For most image content it provides over 400 cd/m2, comparable or higher than most LCD displays in this size class. Even more impressive is that when Automatic Brightness is turned on, the Note 3 hits an incredible 660 cd/m2 in high ambient light, where it’s needed (85 percent brighter than the Note II and 40 percent brighter than the Galaxy S4 with Automatic Brightness) – the brightest mobile display we have ever tested in the Shoot-Out series. An impressive achievement for OLEDs!

Please note that Auto Brightness mode can set the brightness higher than you can with the brightness slider.

 

[dplane]

You have to put your display on auto brightness when using outside in direct sunlight sliding your setting to the highest brightness is not going to help.

Impressive Brightness
Up until the Galaxy Note 3, OLED displays have been somewhat to significantly dimmer than competing LCD displays. The Note 3 has changed that in a big way?it?s an impressive 55 percent brighter than the Note II and a solid 25 percent brighter than the Galaxy S4. For most image content it provides over 400 cd/m2, comparable or higher than most LCD displays in this size class. Even more impressive is that when Automatic Brightness is turned on, the Note 3 hits an incredible 660 cd/m2 in high ambient light, where it?s needed (85 percent brighter than the Note II and 40 percent brighter than the Galaxy S4 with Automatic Brightness) ? the brightest mobile display we have ever tested in the Shoot-Out series. An impressive achievement for OLEDs!

Please note that Auto Brightness mode can set the brightness higher than you can with the brightness slider.

Hmm anyone know how the screen compares in sunlight vs the DNA or One? (Both of which are pretty damn good in sunlight IMHO) its currently between the Note 3 and Nexus 5 for me (assuming big red even gets the latter) and having never owned an AMOLED device in my android history in a bit worried about the visibility outside.

Posted via Android Central App

 

[iceman64]

Hmm anyone know how the screen compares in sunlight vs the DNA or One? (Both of which are pretty damn good in sunlight IMHO) its currently between the Note 3 and Nexus 5 for me (assuming big red even gets the latter) and having never owned an AMOLED device in my android history in a bit worried about the visibility outside.

Posted via Android Central App

This is a review from gsmarena the article states is on part with the iphone in direct sunlight only 1 phone scored higher the Nokia 808 PureView

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review: Jugger-note - GSMArena.com

 

[UJ95x]

Hmm anyone know how the screen compares in sunlight vs the DNA or One? (Both of which are pretty damn good in sunlight IMHO) its currently between the Note 3 and Nexus 5 for me (assuming big red even gets the latter) and having never owned an AMOLED device in my android history in a bit worried about the visibility outside.

Posted via Android Central App

It's not bad, not as visible as an LCD/IPS/LED but it's still readable unless you have the sun shining directly on your phone

 

[iPhone 5_to_GS4]

Power Toggles widget has brightness toggle you can put on the home screen for quick brightness change. 2 taps is all it takes for me to go from my setting to full bright.

 

[snc0921]

Get the Lux app.

sent from my Note 3

Got the Lux app. Playing with it now. It seems that it will do what I need ;-) Thanks!

 

[anon8126715]

You never go full bright!

 

[Dronak]

Please note that Auto Brightness mode can set the brightness higher than you can with the brightness slider.

Interesting, and useful to know. Do you happen to know if the same is true in the other direction? Can auto-brightness also make the screen dimmer than you can get by using the slider? I normally use the Screen Filter app for that, in really dark conditions, but if auto-brightness can do better, I may not need the extra app.

 

[iceman64]

Interesting, and useful to know. Do you happen to know if the same is true in the other direction? Can auto-brightness also make the screen dimmer than you can get by using the slider? I normally use the Screen Filter app for that, in really dark conditions, but if auto-brightness can do better, I may not need the extra app.

Not sure, however IMO i will say no.

 

[UJ95x]

Interesting, and useful to know. Do you happen to know if the same is true in the other direction? Can auto-brightness also make the screen dimmer than you can get by using the slider? I normally use the Screen Filter app for that, in really dark conditions, but if auto-brightness can do better, I may not need the extra app.

I don't think so. When I'm indoors at night with little to no light, I try auto and then putting the bar all the way down and I see no difference. Not definite but I'd also say no