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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sleepycat3:
It is primarily caused by the SGSII's poor white balance. When in any setting other than AWB, it seems to be a simple filter with it turning every colour in the photo into a shade of yellow, orange or blue. The AWB on the other hand gets it right only under sunlight or white fluorescent light. When challenged with other colours like the LED's slight blue tinge, it over-compensates, turning the photo green.

I have an iPhone4 and Xperia Mini Pro (the old crappy one) and they do not exhibit this white balance issue. It is a shame that Samsung still haven't fixed this through the numerous camera updates that they keep issuing.

When trying to duplicate this effect in Photoshop, it is similar to using the colour balance tool and changing just the highlights. It is as if the SGSII's white balance is not being performed using the proper colour temperature shift method.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuvi123:
Sleepycat3

You are right, this is a problem that need to be fixed soon (I hope that it can be fixed with software firmware upgrades)

To all-

If you experience this then know that it's NOT normal and it's a bug with the camera.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miniflight:
yes mine is green with flash too

the best one i take was a cat, his/her eyes were green lol
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mulder3:
Really!!!??? Did you even read the explanation???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuvi123:
Mulder3

mate my friend has also galaxy s2 from china and he did not have this problem (at least not in that degree)...

so i'm thinking maybe a frimware update will help improving the colour balance..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThibVc:
LED Flashes

I don't experience this kind of green tint.. Ofc it's allways better not to use the flash.. But yeah, in certain cases you don't have an option. LED flashes for the lose :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seshmaru:
How about he has different lighting? Ever think of that? Take pictures with both phones at the same time of the same thing in the same location. THEN you can compare.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuvi123:
seshmaru

I just rechecked that to make sure..

I took pictures on both phones in same light conditions at the same time and:

ON his phones - no problems at all (hardly can see any green colour)

ON my phone - There is a distinct green-ness all over the photo!

how can we use flash with this problem??

I am returning my phone!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rambo21es:
My Galaxy S2 has the pink issue, and my old Wave S8500 too. I've checked one Xperia ARC and one Nokia N8 and both work fine. A few minutes ago i've checked my brother's Galaxy Tab 7" and the pink point is also visible.

I know, it appears only focusing something white with low light conditions, so, the most of my photos are ok, but it's not cool if i (you?) know about pink issue.

Regards!

EDIT:

Sorry, I wanted to answer in "pink spot bug" post.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluesith:
Try the awesome paid for app picsay pro. Very easy to change the temperature of the picture , plus many other cool things

It sounds better if you sing it....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuvi123:
Do you have this problem too?

I wish there will be a solution for this.

:(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tuvi123:
OK I have sent both of my sgs2' phones to the store lab, lets wait and see what they have got to say about this problem - and if it's a device specific flaw then I expect a replacement.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hd21337:
Hey,

I need your help because im really confused. I installed the VillainROM (2.4.2) but it doesnt work properly for me so I want to flash the Stock ROM over it - but how?

I need Odin, okay, but which "file" do I need? Because all the XXKDJ and XWKF4 and what ever are really confusing me, so I'm not quite sure which one I need (Orange - Austria)...

Would be great if someone could help me!

Thanks,

hd21337
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
Just download the latest stock firmware and flash it via Odin.

www.samfirmware.com or Intratech's thread under Original Android dev section.

regards.

Sent from GT-I9100
[HTC Sensation] benko286:
I just hate new notification system on Sense 3.0 ROMs. It is sometimes slow, and I hate switching from notifications to quick settings to change WiFi, 3G or smth else.

So is it possible to get on our Sense 3.0 ROMs that mod, I am sure it is possible, but are there any good soul that can port it:) ?

This is the mod I am talking about
[HTC Sensation] mexxxico:
Use power control widget ;)

Send from my dual core Z710e using XDA Premium App
[HTC Sensation] mikef1182:
Try Widgetsoid it has a ton of customizing features. That's what I use in my notification window. Works great little to no slow down when opening.
[HTC Sensation] benko286:
Yeah, but I want to have those in notification bar, not on homescreen ;)
[HTC Sensation] mikef1182:
You can. There is an option in the settings to put it in your notification window and not homescreen.
[HTC Sensation] nicky041192:
Widgetsoid. /Thread :)
[HTC Sensation] eden1988:
Any idea how to do it? I tried looking around widgetsoid settings but couldn't do it..
[HTC Sensation] mikef1182:
After you have created your widget, it is under "Advanced" and check the "Notification" box. That will hide it from your home screen and put it in your notification tray.
[HTC Sensation] eden1988:
Thanks mike, I never knew it till you share this :D
[HTC Sensation] mikef1182:
No problem! Glad I could help.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattarse:
I'm thinking to buy a Neo this week and it will be my first Android phone. In a few reviews I've seen some complaints about the .jpg's being over compressed using the stock camera app. If you use a different camera app are you able to set it for less compression and better pictures?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hygge:
Hi mattarse

The jpg compression is fine as it is, I believe the discussion on the compression has been started due to very high expectations of the camera in the new xperia phones. The camera IS very good I think considering it is a mobile phone with a very small camera sensor.

Pictures will when you magnify them on your pc never look as good as a dslr or newer compact camera with bigger sensors and better optics. This is probable what started the jpg compression discussion as it would have been nice to just change the jpg compression level and have super sharp pictures even when you zoom in.

The Camera Advance app will give you the option to change the compression but my own tests show no visual difference from the xperia camera app and the picture from camera advance. File size differences was 1MB from xperia camera and 2.2MB from camera advance app.

Camera360 Ultimate will give pictures at the same sizes as the xperia camera app even when you select the finest compression level.

I personally prefer to use the xperia camera app compared to camera360 and camera advance.

I have allways enjoyed photography and normally use a dslr. This is actually the first mobile phone where I have started to use the camera as I have allways disliked the picture quality from my older mobiles. It is amazing to see pictures at iso 1600-2000 being useable from this small camera, the low light performance is very good and the dynamic range under sunlight is also very good.

I have the xperia arc and not neo, but I belive the camera is the same on both mobiles. Have seen some samples from neo where it actually looks like it is producing better pictures, could be due to different optics in the slightly bigger mobile or just differences in firmware.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valqka:
Well I've bought a Neo for my wife recently. But was surprised also to see the size of the files for an 8mp camera. I was also surprised there is no option for the level of compression.

What is more important that the camera does not produce good quality for darker rooms.(in a room with 15*10W halogen light bulbs). The pictures have a visible yellow-greenish tint and a lot of noise. I haven't tried on outside just yet.

May be my expectation are too high. But I still think this is a marketing trick. They could have easily put a sensor with less density (5mp or 6mp) which is supposed to produce less noise.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hygge:
I do believe the exmoor sensor has improved low light performance compared to a regular mobile camera sensor. But this is still only a small camera and even my dslr would struggle indoor with only artificial lighting unless flash is added.

Have only shot a couple of low light pictures with my arc both outside and inside and agree that pictures especially at iso1600-2000 contain a larger amount of noise. I would say the pictures are very good compared to my old mobile which was useless in low light and good compared to my compact camera.

You can change the scene mode to make the xperia use slower shutter speeds and lower iso, that will give you some very nice scenery shots in low light with little noise. I have to my surprised shot a few sharp fotos at 1/4 shutter speed in low light, that would not be possible without fixed mounting on my dslr or an extremely steady hand.

You will ever only be able to archive good low light pictures with expensive slr and optics. One thing I have learned using slr is that light is king, you can not get enough light if you want sharp, good looking, strong colors etc.

Now you got me interested in doing some tests to compare the low light performance with my dslr and compact camera :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valqka:
Well hygge, I am quite an amateur in shooting but I also know from my extended zoom camera that noise in low light is a nightmare (at least I use Program mode and not automatic :) ).

I really got the phone form several days and did not had the time try it good. I've just changed settings from 6mp 16:9 (strange for default settings) to 8mp.

Then the LED flash came on automatically. But the result was not good. (3 from 4 shots were with yellow-green tint and one was too bright (or is more correct over-exposed). But I must confess the scene was complicated if this matters at all: my baby in the bathing tub. So there is water, reflection.....

But anyway I put my bet on the dslr with a huge distnace
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hygge:
That would have been a nice picture, but it do sounds like a challenging picture with the reflecting. Remember to record movies of your baby in the bathing tub. My daughters now 3 og 5 years really enjoy looking at short movie clips of them as babies splashing in their bathing tub :)

(they love playing games on the xperia, mostly drawing apps :D )

What I have seen so far is that the xperia tend to prefer low shutter speeds in low light situations. I still only have a handfull of shots to base my conclusions but with flash on it was using 1/25 sec shutter. This is too slow taking pictures of moving kids, you will need 1/60 or even 1/120 which is normally only available on slr's. Without flash it has been 1/8 and high iso, must admit it was under circumstances I would never have used my dslr without flash and maybe a bit unfair to judge the xperias camera capabilities.

I agree that the wrong color balance will totally screw up the pictures, have you tried setting the white balance manually in the camera? A setting I have not yet changed on my xperia and are not aware what options are available.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattarse:
Thanks forthe replies - I'm not expecting amazing things from camera on a phone :) Just want to make sure that software isn't unnecessarily hindering the hardware.

It also looks like it will be a couple of weeks before I pick one up...Unless i opt for something else in that time, but for a smallish screen size Android phone this currently looks the best. I do wish it had gorilla glass - but you can't have it all :)

Now I've found a confusing thread about in line remotes on the headphones that I need to figure out (yes I do seem to put way too much thought into these things!).
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattarse:
I think the yellow green tint you're seeing will be from the lights in the room - you see this on most cameras of any quality, if you have a white balance setting you should have one for indoor/halogen lights. It's also normally easy to fix in Photoshop.
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
GWL is a new free Lockscreen that focuses on the comprehensive use of widgets on the screen lock is designed so that everything you put in it are widgets and therefore supports 100% of existing widgets for Android.

In addition, following this philosophy incorporates a unique unlock, any knowledgeable person can develop their own widget that will help unlock the screen and to prove "GWL unlock button" is incorporated into the app.

Also I liberate a miniSDK for users with more limited knowledge you can design your own release buttons/widgets.

miniSDK: http://code.google.com/p/gwl-mini-sdk/

I need beta testers to try this app and help me improve it and polish it before uploading to the official market

Some screenshots of its current state, since I still have things to polish:

AWARD FOR CONTRIBUTIONS:

The top 8 screenshots that you provide will be include in the market

and the 2 best of them (1 tablet and 1 smartphone) which will place them in the head of the market (promotional graphic).

Beta6 Changelog:

Beta5 Changelog:

Beta4 Changelog:

Beta6 Knowed issues:

[CURRENT] Beta6 & Translation files (arrays / strings)
[Android Apps and Games] duongtunglam:
Cannot see your screenshot :(
[Android Apps and Games] phoenixs4r:
Force close upon opening application, HTC Incredible running MIUI
[Android Apps and Games] phoenixs4r:
When you say '100%' of existing android Widgets, do you refer to sense Widgets as well?
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
If not using a menu from the list of widgets, you should appear seamless.

Anyway I mean all those in the market.

It is possible that some extreme launcher modifications as MIUI got some problems, so there is this phase of beta testing, to identify best and fix them.
[Android Apps and Games] StickyGeko:
Ill help. how do i get the app?
[Android Apps and Games] lippol94:
Love this app :)

Give me a chance to be beta tester!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] tiwiz:
I'd love to be a beta tester as well, I could even test your mini SDK if you like me too.

Let me know :)

Tiwiz
[Android Apps and Games] knox420:
nice one, will give it a shot.

does it support a "passive" mode (that is, non-interactive) for the widgets? that would be very neat for most widgets I can think of putting on my homescreen. I basically need status information like weather, unread messages, todos/agenda, and stuff like that. being able to make those widgets passive would allow me to get information from them without compromising the lockscreen's actual purpose which is preventing the phone from unwanted input.
[Android Apps and Games] baltazar.nilsson:
Force close on start up, on Desire HD running MIUI 1.8.5

L
[Android Apps and Games] bambam82:
My feedback

Hi,

i gave it a try and here is my feedback:

when adding a widget, the title is still in another language

The widgets can't be moved

after unlocking, it goes into 'car mode', please change

The setting "use secret code" doesn't stay highlighted even though it is an active option

Also for the custom wallpaper, so i think i can say that active options doesn't stay highlighted

The security code can't be swype (with swype beta), if this is not an option it should be mentioned

It isn't clear or explained what "use the force" does...

When i press the "home" button, it locks in stead of going back to the home screen

Disabling functions isn't really possible because nothing stays highlighted

When disabling your app it goes back to the default lock screen (glass) and not back to the previous one, in my case the security lock with swype.

I have a SGS2 phone with the cognition ROM v1.31

I hope this helps you further programming. I have to say i like the idea very much. Maybe in the future you can have certain apps as well, like phone, whatsapp, messaging. So that when you unlock you can go to these apps.

Keep up the good work. good luck.
[Android Apps and Games] affliction:
ok im going to give it a go i will report back any issues i have
[Android Apps and Games] mwakious:
hi,i have tried it on on my rom but it gives me fc!!
[Android Apps and Games] legolittlebrick:
Hi mate, nice app.

I tried it and I have som suggestions.

The default "unlock" system is too easy, I think u should provide at least one scrollable unlock button as default to avoid accindentally unlocks.

Another suggestion, I found it hard to place widget in some positions of the screen, maybe u should implement something to move widget when they are placed. Something like a menu entry "Move Widgets" should be good.

Sorry for my bad English :)

CYA
[Android Apps and Games] kelvs:
i'll definitely try this out
[Android Apps and Games] Knucklessg1:
Very good, here are some suggestions

Fix the wallpaper to fit the screen.

But more importantly, add a mode in the app itself to trigger an editing mode which will allow you to move widgets around in the lockscreen. It would also be awesome if you were able to add different unlock modes, like vanilla unlock, drag a bar down, touchwiz unlock, sense 3.0 unlock. These are just ideas, but so far no problems. Good job.

Also please add descriptions to the settings, I didn't understand a couple like jedi mode.
[Android Apps and Games] j4velin:
seems good so far. any plans for offering an API for 3rd party developers to let them lock/unlock the lockscreen?
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
I love you guys!

Thank you for this amazing collaboration

I have in mind all your suggestions.

-I liked the "passive mode", it was something I wanted to add.

-As you move from place widgets is more complicated, but of course I will try to implement it.

Yes, I plan to publish a small sample code with the unlock button on googlecode on a few days.

But if you desire to keep trying is as simple as that when it's time to send the signal to unlock use this public broadcast:

Intent i = new Intent("com.firezenk.gwlads.kill");
context.sendBroadcast(i);

----

It seems that the program is not currently compatible with MIUI if anyone could send the LogCat from time to give FC would appreciate it very much.
[Android Apps and Games] fencer:
These are the issues I had so far:

-Soon after I added a widget it crashed without any warning messages.

-Could not remove the widgets in the usual method, had to use the Menu>Remove all widgets option

-Sometimes Launching the locker does the same thing as pressing the home button.

-Car Mode got enabled

-When adding a widget the title is still in Spanish(?)

-Could not find a way to launch the application settings.

Using: HTC Desire with CM7.1 RC1
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
SOLVED -Disabling functions isn't really possible because nothing stays highlighted

SOLVED -When disabling your app it goes back to the default lock screen (glass) and not back to the previous one.

SOLVED -Car Mode got enabled.

SOLVED -When adding a widget the title is still in Spanish(?)

Thanks guys :)

I added translation files to 1st post, please consider translating it into your language :)
[Android Apps and Games] reinbeau:
This looks promising. I am using Widgetlocker right now, but I can't keep widgets between boots (ROM related, I'm pretty sure). I'm going to watch this and see how it develops :)
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
SOLVED -When i press the "home" button, it locks in stead of going back to the home screen.

SOLVED -It isn't clear or explained what "use the force" does.
[Android Apps and Games] theted:
great idea and app but it isnt working on hd2 android ginger bread 2.9
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
More details of your problem? :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] bambam82:
Do you have a new zip file to test? Which has all the solved issues.
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
I am making some adjustments with the miniSDK, when finished will publish a new beta with the correction of bugs and complete integration with the miniSDK :)

SOLVED -Could not find a way to launch the application settings.
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
miniSDK released:

http://code.google.com/p/gwl-mini-sdk/

--Detailed tutorials on the wiki in the coming hours--

New beta released

Download on the 1st post
[Android Apps and Games] jerrya:
Gonna give it a go! Will let you know. Running a stock Thundrbolt with GoLauncher.
[Android Apps and Games] jerrya:
Woa! It doesnt like me!

So, I installed the application, and turned the phone off, and it gave me an odd "use this applicaiton" screen, chose Generic Lock, and it went to the lock screen. I put my first widget on there, pretty easy. But I couldn't unlock it! It would force close each time I try, and would go to the page I was on prior to installing. Everytime I chose to go Home, it would lock, and again had to force close back to the same old screen, I could never get home!

I would slide my hand left right, top to bottom (that worked, sorta), nothing would actually unlock it, just force close to a screen other than home.

I am running a stock Thunderbolt running GoLauncher.

Any help?
[Android Apps and Games] _TB_TB_:
Translated into Polish

See attachment.

PM me if there are any updates required ;)
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
Well, not if I have understood, but the page you got is not the Home it's the Lockscreen again that giving FC, restarts.

What you have to do is place first the widget: "GWL unlock button" to unlock the screen and return to Home.

On the other hand, give details of your system to locate the reason for the FC also logcat would help me greatly, thanks.

@_TB_TB_ Thanks!! ^^

ADDED -Polish translation (_TB_TB_)

SOLVED -NoAd layer dont dissmis when Ad is visible
[Android Apps and Games] jerrya:
I will give that change a try and get back to you. As for the logcat, what is that?
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
Download & install this app:

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat&feature=search_result

and when occurs the FC on GWL directly open aLogcat and send me the full content by mail (firezenk at gmail dot com) or save on SD and post it.
[Android Apps and Games] Taine0:
Seems to switch car home on for me when activated, Cm7. Are there any plans to add the status bar to this lock screen? Would be amazing if it had status bar support and worked with transparent status bars unlike widget locker.
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
I can add it as an option :)
[Android Apps and Games] Uhuhu:
@FireZenk I can translate it to PT-BR if you wish. And if you tell me how cuz I'm not a developer.

Also, I'm getting a "No ad" + ad on the lock screen..

PS: I was the one sending you a logcat + screenshot of a FC. TheMagic0 is me. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
Translation files on the first post, thanks :D

SOLVED -On the next version, sorry for that :)
[Android Apps and Games] FireZenk:
@jerrya Problem found, for the next beta I hope you try and dont fail again :)

CHANGE -The Force is not setted by default.
[Android Apps and Games] Uhuhu:
@FireZenk, I wonder what exactly this means:

<string name="options_advanced_force_power">Force power</string>

What "Force power" you mean here? The Master, Padawan, etc? If yes, than the translation is done to PT-BR.

Btw, the Atrix isn't too found of 'The Force'.. Tried but couldn't use it at all. Do we need anything else installed?
[Android Apps and Games] HunnyBearLewis:
I really like the idea of this app. Also, I'm using a G2 running Super CM7.

Working for me:

-Adding widgets to the lockscreen

-Removing them

Not Working:

-The Force; I've tried it multiple times on each setting with no luck.

-Can't move widgets, they stay where I long pressed.

Keep up the good work, and thanks.