Evo capping all graphics to 30FPS:The reason why graphics performance sucks right now

[phobia]

Did anyone else hear about this? could not see a thread for this topic. Apologies if this has been posted before.

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[kkacatin]

This is new information but hopefully this will be fixed. We need higher quality games even though I love playing my ROMs which perform well.

However, lets be civil when I say that humans can interpret 24 FPS. As long as we can have consistent performance over 24 FPS, everything should be fine...right?

 

[phobia]

Not exactly, most of the times 30fps is fine. Less flickering and smooth movements are observed around 60fps, ex fast moving objects benefit even more from higher frame rates.. right?

 

[jdpixel2]

It's not fair when some of us had to pay $500+ for a device that performs worse than a 2 year-old t-mobile G1. It does detract from the experience, and for a flagship phone that is helping android get further into mainstream, this is unacceptable.

 

[phobia]

I agree, if the hero or G1 can get better frame rates , the EVO certainly should too! Hopefully they fix it before the 30day trial with Sprint ends, else I can foresee a few (including me) returning the phone back to Sprint.

 

[charliegrs]

Im really glad I could care less about 3D gaming on my phone. To me it sounds like a big time battery sucker. I havent yet tried any old school console emulators {nes, snes etc} but to me that was the very appealing thing about android. However, like others have said if this phone is really supposed to be the first real competitor to the Iphone, then it really needs to be able to pull off 3D gaming as well or better.

 

[jacker]

I agree that it sucks . Freaking reminds me of my Touch Pro days and qualcomm not giving up the goods. (drivers)

Its deja vu all over again. And it ain't good.

 

[jdpixel2]

By the way let's not forget to star this issue at google code so it gets more recognition. Sure, it just made front page on Engadget, but every little bit helps.

Issue 8942 - android - Sprint/HTC EVO 4G 30FPS cap on 2D (Canvas) and 3D (GL) - Project Hosting on Google Code

 

[pwnst_r]

How about a link next time. Kthx.

 

[jdpixel2]

Some useful links:

Xda-developers thread: Evo capping all graphics to 30FPS:The reason why graphics performance sucks right now - xda-developers
Google Code: Issue 8942 - android - Sprint/HTC EVO 4G 30FPS cap on 2D (Canvas) and 3D (GL) - Project Hosting on Google Code
HTC Forums: Evo graphics capped at 30fps: Performing worse than 2 year old phones such as hero - HTC EVO™ 4G (Sprint) - Android Forums - HTC Community

 

[storino03]

Interesting issue we have...

 

[kamiller42]

And the hits just keep on coming....

HTC, please get it together. Sprint, go get'em... for your customers!

1. WiFi problem.
2. Spotty 4G.
3. Bad battery life.
4. 30fps lock.
5. Possible light leakage.

Argh!

Did I miss anything?

 

[prdstm0nke]

It's not fair when some of us had to pay $500+ for a device that performs worse than a 2 year-old t-mobile G1. It does detract from the experience, and for a flagship phone that is helping android get further into mainstream, this is unacceptable.

did I miss the memo that we all had to buy one, whether or not we were eligible for the $199 price? dude - use the phone for the introductory period, and if the issue doesn't get addressed and you're still butt-hurt, RETURN IT.

moving along...

 

[storino03]

I don't notice any slowdown in general usage, except games, but I haven't had an android phone in the past to compare. So far, it seems snappy to me.

 

[pwnst_r]

And the hits just keep on coming....

HTC, please get it together. Sprint, go get'em... for your customers!

1. WiFi problem. I just don't think the graphic is correct
2. Spotty 4G. Wouldn't know
3. Bad battery life.Mine's been great
4. 30fps lock.Yes, that sucks
5. Possible light leakage.Not here.

Argh!

Did I miss anything?

^See above

 

[dre3k2]

Yep.. there's a definite lock. I just used a fps app and my avg was 29fps.

 

[SeanNYC76]

Add so so voice quality to the ever growing list of problems.

 

[maddmatt02]

my neocore results

rooted 2.1 hero-28.5fps, rooted 2.1 hero @ 710- 30.4fps, stock evo-25.1fps....

 

[bigblue4ever]

Send an email to dan@sprint.com and see what happens...Can't hurt... I sent an email about a service issue and actually got a call back (not from Dan) at least.

Oh if anyone does decide to send an email take a deep breath and count to 10 before you send it.. Be firm but don't sound like a 3 year old either.

 

[pwnst_r]

Send an email to dan@sprint.com and see what happens...Can't hurt... I sent an email about a service issue and actually got a call back (not from Dan) at least.

Oh if anyone does decide to send an email take a deep breath and count to 10 before you send it.. Be firm but don't sound like a 3 year old either.

What about frank@sprint.com? Who's this Dan guy, just a random 1st level tech?