note 4 screen in sunlight

[exempli_gratia]

Agreed Samsung should have a specific toggle for the extra brightness. The too be able to turn it off (for reasons listed above), but also to avoid if flickering on/off in border conditions. Walking noontime, the extra contrast/brightness mode keeps going on and off as the screen angle to the Sun changes ever so much.

 

[exempli_gratia]

Note, that the extra Sun-fighting saturation/brightness is not quite the same as the purplish screen phenomenon several folks on this thread where describing (myself included). Though maybe it's a side effect of that feature?

 

[Tinmania]

I rarely go out in daylight (I work nights), so I hadn't considered that. It's likely a combination of the Adaptive Display mode and the High Contrast/Brightness modes though, which would explain the shifts in color. It's easy enough for one of you daywalkers to test though, just switch to Basic Display mode, and go outside in sunlight and see how it looks.

Nothing to do with adaptive display mode whatsoever. I don't even use adaptive display mode and it kicks in as needed ... garish neon colors and all.


Mike

 

[dpham00]

I like it because it makes things easier to read but I can understand that some might not like it.

You can use Tasker to say maximum brightness when the light is above a certain level

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

 

[Tinmania]

Is Tasker able to use the super bright mode? That would be nice .


Mike

 

[1812dave]

I hate it.
I use my phone as a GPS attached to the handlebar on my motorcycle. When in direct sunlight, the map colors suddenly wash out, and I have an almost totally white screen. I can't see the different contrasts of the different roads and trails and my maps become useless. It is suddenly all nearly white. Horrible. The other drawback is that even when plugged into a charger, the display suddenly is pulling more power then my chargers can output. So my phone battery slowly dies, even on charge, when in bright sunlight.
The only way to disable this screen oddness is to turn off auto brightness. But I like auto brightness. I'm playing with a replacement screen brightener now. It needs a setting to disable that oddity.

Try the Mpow charger. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4004942
I have an app on my Note 2 that displays charging power and this charger is right up there at around 1000 mA. It's enough to keep my Note 2 charging with Google maps running with screen on constantly.

 

[worwig]

Try the Mpow charger. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4004970
I have an app on my Note 2 that displays charging power and this charger is right up there at around 1000 mA. It's enough to keep my Note 2 charging with Google maps running with screen on constantly.

I have a few waterproof 3 amp chargers on order that should take care of the charge problem. But the extra power, and white bright screen, also means that the phone will run even hotter. Especially if I have to put in in a sealed case on a rainy day.

It needs a setting to disable it. Period.
If I simply wanted to be able to view the phone dialer or read some text, in direct sunlight, it might be great.

 

[dpham00]

Is Tasker able to use the super bright mode? That would be nice .


Mike

No, it can't.

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

 

[1812dave]

I have a few waterproof 3 amp chargers on order that should take care of the charge problem. But the extra power, and white bright screen, also means that the phone will run even hotter. Especially if I have to put in in a sealed case on a rainy day.

It needs a setting to disable it. Period.
If I simply wanted to be able to view the phone dialer or read some text, in direct sunlight, it might be great.

Yeah, Google Maps + screen on bright = very hot phone. What chargers did you order and how much? The Mpow are dirt cheap, but of course not water tight.

 

[worwig]

Yeah, Google Maps + screen on bright = very hot phone. What chargers did you order and how much? The Mpow are dirt cheap, but of course not water tight.

This is what I have on order. It remains to be seen if they actually work.
I should also add that it is enclosed. No guarantee that it is water tight.

1Meter DC 12V 24V to 5V 3A Micro USB Power Converter Adapter Cable New | eBay

 

[Tkbredx]

I like it! But it doesn't do it when you have your own brightness setting set so I don't really use it often as I always have my brightness all the way up.

 

[beavo451]

I have a few waterproof 3 amp chargers on order that should take care of the charge problem. But the extra power, and white bright screen, also means that the phone will run even hotter. Especially if I have to put in in a sealed case on a rainy day.

It needs a setting to disable it. Period.
If I simply wanted to be able to view the phone dialer or read some text, in direct sunlight, it might be great.

What, like a toggle? Just set your brightness setting to max and just toggle auto brightness on and off.

 

[smooth4lyfe]

Does someone have a video of this? I'm interested in seeing this for myself

 

[pgi cruiser]

I have trouble seeing anything on my note4 screen in bright sunlight. The entire screen is terribly washed out. Is there any way, natively or through a 3rd party app, to set the maximum brightness beyond Samsung's settings? I use my phone outdoor a lot, but it's difficult using the camera or any boating navigation apps on this phone. That's one of the few thinges that I miss about my iPhone. The iPhone was much easier to use in bright sunight (meaning I actually could see the screen). Can anyone please help me?

 

[ronb]

I have trouble seeing anything on my note4 screen in bright sunlight. The entire screen is terribly washed out. Is there any way, natively or through a 3rd party app, to set the maximum brightness beyond Samsung's settings? I use my phone outdoor a lot, but it's difficult using the camera or any boating navigation apps on this phone. That's one of the few thinges that I miss about my iPhone. The iPhone was much easier to use in bright sunight (meaning I actually could see the screen). Can anyone please help me?

I don't know of a way but check your setting under Display and Wallpaper and Screen Mode. Make sure it is set to Adaptive Display. That should go to a brighter setting under sunlight. There are no other controls that I am aware of.
Good Luck!
Ron

 

[PlanetPluto7]

I have adaptive display turned on and it does. Not as bright as the Note 3 with the same settings but only had it a week. I never find 'auto' use-full on Android devices.

 

[PlanetPluto7]

Me too on the Note 3 as on the 4 I use Adaptive brightness manually set but on the 4 I need to set brightness higher. So far I'm hunting for a better setting, I checked and Auto is too dim as with any Android I've had.

 

[PlanetPluto7]

Mine just is too dark in sunlight compared to the same settings on the 3. I have room and am working on it.

 

[worwig]

I have trouble seeing anything on my note4 screen in bright sunlight. The entire screen is terribly washed out. Is there any way, natively or through a 3rd party app, to set the maximum brightness beyond Samsung's settings? I use my phone outdoor a lot, but it's difficult using the camera or any boating navigation apps on this phone. That's one of the few thinges that I miss about my iPhone. The iPhone was much easier to use in bright sunight (meaning I actually could see the screen). Can anyone please help me?

Are you using AUTO on the brightness setting?
In direct sunlight it should get brighter to the point of being pretty good, then suddenly JUMP to an extra bright setting. Generally that extra bright setting is great for using the camera and such in sunlight. But I have an issue where it washes out the colors on my GPS software.

 

[ejohnnyk]

This post has info on the Note 4's screen in direct sunlight.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?p=4115685