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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
thanks, shopped it myself :)

here are two more pictures. the first one is a screenshot taken on the prime.

the second is the screenshot displayed on my monitor, compared to the prime.

now it should be completely obvious that the prime's colors are not right. reds look like orange etc..

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3354073/Screenshot_2012-01-20-12-44-49.jpg

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3354073/prime vs dell2.jpg
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pokevitek:
Yes, color ARE washed out :) I mean :( ... It is the same that couses banding. DIDIM technology :) But they are making it slightly better with every update, and it is defiantelly SW problem. I read .11 version should be adressing banding, so I think it will get one step better.

I too tested one video file against my IPS Dell screen. I can´t confirm wheather .11 update get it better, becouse I have unknown SN and there is only US version to manually download at the moment. Waiting to fix SN or manuall .11 WW version.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
OK, second pic is obvious. When taken pic of with cam BUT look closer. Your monitor screenshot looks exactly the same as the first pic, screenshot taken with the Prime by itself.

look at it like this. I tried the same thing as you. I took a picture of my screen with my phone cam. then uploaded pic n took a look side by side. The picture I took with phone cam looked washed out also. BUT side by side to my prime, that pic didn't represent what I was actually seeing on my prime display. Meaning the cam pic distorted the colors or made them look washed out. While my Prime, sitting right in front of my face on same screen, showed colors looking perfect n not washed out.

So I can't say what "you" are actually seeing. But for me, taking a pic of prime screen with a cam clearly distorts the colors. just being honest....not trying to dismiss you actually experiencing this. Have you pm Gary yet on issue?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
i understand what you're saying. the camera does distort the colors. unfortunately i can't show you the issue in person, i'm sure you'd immediately see the difference.

haven't written gary yet as i've just tested the wifi and got worse results than with my first prime. can't believe i'm getting 0,5mbit down and 0,09 up when my sgs2 gets 14/5 on the balcony.

i'm sending this one back as well. third time's a charm eh? if not, goodbye prime..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jzen:
I truly believe everyone's TFP screens are the same and washed out looking.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pokevitek:
Really none of you guys noticed that screen looks washed out only in brighter scenes? It is NOT screen problem. Image in framebuffer aka screenshot would also be perfect. It IS DIDIM kicking in, bringing backlight down and compensating by change in brighteness and contrast of image displayed. Darker pictures look great on my tablet, brighter looks very washed out, same goes for web pages, pretty much everything.

And since it is SW problem everyone with ICS 9.4.2.7 should have the same experience I have. But I trully believe some just doesent see it. Many (d)efects have been proven to exist on all device with some people noticing it and some simply not.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
And you would be absolutely incorrect. I've told you before and I'll tell you again: I've put my two Primes against my wife's Galaxy Tab 10.1 and my original Transformer, and the colors on the Primes are superior. I've asked my wife (interior designer) and daughter (artist), both of whom have excellent eyes for color, which device produces better colors, both in the icons and images. My wife thinks it's a tie between her GT and the Primes, my daughter thinks the Primes win. Neither think the Primes' colors are anything approaching "washed out."

You can argue that every Prime is the same in this respect until you're blue in the face, but not only is your argument logically false (you simply cannot make a statement like that without being able to inspect every Prime in existence), I've also just proved it wrong in fact.

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This actually changed in .11. Power saver mode has washed out colors as prior to .33, while in Balanced and Performance, colors are excellent after a brief delay after changing modes. At least, that's on my Primes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
that's what i expected on my new one.. but nope, changing modes didn't do anything. the pics i took were all on normal mode.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
I already know about the DDIM feature but that's not what the op is experiencing. Maybe people that experiencing op issue is on old hardware or something. n updates made it stuck on power savings mode. not really sure as I'm not affected by this. All my colors look dark n very detailed. Especially on my high resolution wallpapers. Everything looks vibrant n colors pop very well. nothing washed out looking or I've would've noticed already considering how much I change my wallpapers. Even compared that color test on prime display to Atrix display n Prime colors look better n display Way more detailed.

So this obviously is not affecting everyone display n this is not That DDIM feature at work either.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
You know, come to think of it (it's been a busy week), right after updating to .11 I did notice an effect like this. I even started a thread on it right after the update--the colors actually got BETTER when I put it in Power Saver mode, and when I switched back to Balanced/Performance, it blew out the colors and washed out a great deal of detail. I was actually laughing about it to my wife, commenting on how ASUS can't seem to get the whole color thing right.

However, I shut down completely, then rebooted, and the screen now makes an obvious transition when switching in and out of Power Saver mode. It ratchets up and down a few times, and in Balanced/Performance settles into nice, rich color with lots of detail.

Not saying this is what happens to you, but if you haven't shut all the way down and then rebooted since doing the .11 upgrade, you might want to give it a try. At the very least, I think this shows that it's possible for the system to get "stuck" in some funky netherworld where colors get screwed up. That could also explain why some people see the problem (@jzen, I'm talking to you here) and others don't. Maybe a factory reset will help...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
well, i tried factory resets, reboots, cold boots, everything one might think of. nothing helped.

the prime i got today came with 8.8.3.29 and updated directly to ICS .11. the colors looked a little better than after the update, but still not any good for my taste.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Well, I'll say, this is surely a very subjective matter. As I've said before, I think, I've had three Primes so far, two of which have excellent color (noticeably better when looking a wallpaper than my original Transformer, for example) and one of which had a terrible yellow cast to it (and was clearly defective). I just can't fathom as I look at the Prime's screen how anyone can consider the colors to be anything approaching "bad."

And I'd say it's just me, but my wife and daughter have excellent eyes for color and love to give me a hard time about how bad they think my color sense is, and they agree with me that colors on the Prime are excellent. Trust me, my daughter wouldn't give up a chance to say I'm wrong about something...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
i believe every word you say. i'm sure there are primes out there with excellent colors, unfortunately mine were definitely not. i'd love to show you my screen and to see yours, but i guess that's impossible.

here's hoping that the third one will finally be the device i fell in love with a couple of months ago.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Why don't you try getting it from a different place this time? Might be from a different or newer batch.

What ever happened to the op? Lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
my 2 devices actually came from 2 different online shops. the first one was BCOKAS06, the second one from amazon was BCOKAS15. the s/n difference is quite big, so the new one HAD to be from a totally different batch.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Fellara:
I'm hoping this can be fixed with a software update. I definitely notice it after the ICS update, on two different TF201 tablets. I got mine through Office Depot.

I find it's at its worst after viewing a video in full screen (youtube, netflix), then returning to the home screen. The tab boosts contrast to higher than normal levels when viewing full screen video, which results in washed out colors and poor detail. I also notice it when the camera is activated.

Mine will start to "correct" the contrast as I start to use other applications (screen will flicker and contrast will lower). It never comes close to matching the color saturation of my calibrated HP ZR24w IPS display. Definitely has a washed out feel to it. Colors are decent, but not great when using the tablet outside of fullscreen video.

Worst case, I will RMA this with Asus in the future. Would be nice if a software update could restore the color accuracy that was there with the initial software build of the tablet. I submitted a report about this to Asus about 3 days ago, but have not heard back yet. I've been linking them to the forums here to show others are having this problem. I hope to hear back from them.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Peter Galbavy:
Well, I found this thread today and thought it was just me going mad.

I have noticed that after I play a video, any video maybe including the camera live video, the gamma of the screen changes. The only way to restore it for me is to reboot. I know wat my photos should look like, speaking as a photographer (not for moeny, mind). After a reboot the gallery photos are almost right and web images are about the same. After any video, crap and washed out.

The other telling images are the default wallpapers (the tree series) which change radically in the same way.

I do not know enough about Android but I guess that there are different screen gammas for different display types and there is some lack of reset on return from video mode.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Different Screen Types?

Well, I've now seen my second Prime with a screen that has a distinctly yellow cast, inferior colors, and text that's less sharp. Out of four, two other units had excellent color and sharp text. Perhaps this is what some other people are seeing.

What has me a bit concerned is that the two inferior screens were on the more recent units. The ones from December had the better screen.

I don't know if anyone else has an older and newer Prime to compare side-by-side. I'm going to try to get another Prime from a local BB to see if it's the same, if I can find one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Peter Galbavy:
It's not just video... I was reading an online newspaper, clicked on a pickture (NASA new Earth pics) to see a full screen image. When I went back to the text page the screen was very washed out and constrast shot to hell. I guess it's some sort of screen mode settings for different media then, but without a "reset to text" being done.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] anfalas:
I've notived this lack of contrast and a distinct orangey tone to the reds - can't say it's bad enough to return but a bit disappointing all the same :( If I compare the screen to my Nexus One it definitely has inferior blacks and colour saturation - but then again I haven't seen a screen yet that can touch the N1 ;)

Hoping this will get fixed, but whether there's enough users with this 'problem' for Asus to bother I'm not so sure.........
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] murgo:
well, i got my third prime yesterday. and the colors still look the same :( reds are definitely orange. when checking my girlfriend's galaxy tab though, the colors looked almost exactly like the prime's.

i'll just try and ignore this.. you usually don't even notice it if you don't compare it to an AMOLED device.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] just4747:
Also experiencing this. Got a 32GB gray Prime from Best Buy tonight (updated to ICS immediately).

Colors are AWFUL, washed out, and not only do I have the yellow hue everywhere, but it is SO easily noticeable that the screen, in landscape view, goes from whiter to much

much

yellower the lower you look down. Literally the top half of the screen is white (not really considering the yellow hue) and the lower half is SO much more yellow. I'm not exaggerating a bit. How in God's name can a device come from a factory like this?? It's disgusting, it looks like the entire lower half is a piss stain.

It is downright terrible. Comparing this to my Gnex and Tab 10.1, it is absolutely pathetic. Also, all other colors are washed out, colorless, no pop in saturation at all.

Why do I have a feeling that if I return this for the ONE left at that Best Buy, that I will have no better luck??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
This issue is so weird. I've had mines since 12/22 n never experienced the washed out look or yellow hue. I've seen some pix of yellow hue so its real. The other issue has yet to really be proven. I'd say exchange. Most people displays are fine so they are plenty of good ones out there.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] just4747:
Tell us we're crazy now. This is absolutely, 100% UNACCEPTABLE (Tab 10.1 on left, Prime on right):

Prime:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
LmFAO...yeah your display defective...lol I see what you mean...I'd exchange it ASAP. I know mines look nothing like that. That is very yellowish. Crazy how some devices are being shipped like that. Just go for the exchange. No sense in holding on to it and the screen has a piss stain hue to it..lol. plus I never said you was crazy..ice seen other pix of the yellowish screens b4. I just think its weird how some devices people are getting are like that. I would've returned or exchanged that immediately.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] just4747:
I know..bought it 8 hours ago and returning it tomorrow. Very sad quality control still. This happens with every damn product now, it's unfathomable.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PrimeTimeBro:
wow just4747 that is terrible looks like Asus tech support pissed on your screen and let it sit for a few weeks before they sold it to you. knowing them maybe they did? lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vgjfelix:
Really interesting thread this.

I was doing comparisons with my TFP and an HP touchpad running ICS and I played Stick Cricket and suddenly noticed that the screen on the HP seemed to look a lot better. Contrast, saturation, softness etc.

Can anyone try this test. Look at facebook news feed and check the 'comments' feedback box. It should be a fairly noticeable blue. On my TFP I can barely see it it so washed out.

Also I think my screen has refresh rate issues. I'm sure I can see it flickering it I stare at it on it's lowest brightness setting. There are many youtube videos that show screen flicker too.

Felix

Felix
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
What's even worse in my book is that in the pics above, the bad one is obviously bad and would be noticeably all by itself. But on the three I have on me right now, there's such a wide variation. A person might accept the worst screen, and therefore really miss out on the great experience with the best screen--and have no idea.

It would be like someone coming from an SDTV to a defective HDTV that by itself wasn't TERRIBLE, but still wasn't up to snuff. The person might think it was a good picture, because it's better than the SD picture, and have no idea that they're not actually experiencing what the TV is capable of.

I'm pretty close to suggesting that anyone buying a Prime right now, buy two so that you can compare them side-by-side.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] just4747:
Do you think that if my Best Buy has one left I should get that one after returning the above one? Or is that just stupid? Wonder what the chances of getting a similar one/similar batch are in this case. Probably a good change of getting another bad screen right?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I say go for it. I'd say your odds of getting a good screen are actually pretty good. I've had six Primes, and four had good to great screens. Only two had these bad screens with the yellow tinge, and I might have just been unlucky in getting that many.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spokker:
This issue remains one of the few low points of this device. It is especially apparent with reds. For example, comparing the colors to my Nexus One, the reds are a lot more vibrant on the Nexus compared to the Prime. It's almost as if some hidden color slider has been set to low. If you'd like to see this, open the Netflix app or web page on as many devices as you can. The Prime is probably going to look the worse in terms of color.

These are the mobile devices I compared from best to worst.

1. Nexus One

2. Samsung Galaxy S

3. Transformer Prime

Hopefully this is something that can be fixed in software. If some kind of color saturation value exists, it needs to be bumped way up.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
You need to compare against something other than a Samsung screen. They over-saturate colors something fierce, particularly with their AMOLED screens.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spokker:
The Samsung screen has less vibrant colors than the Nexus One, but better than the Transformer Prime.

But you can also bring monitors and televisions into the mix. When I use the HDMI out to my Sony CRT, the colors are, as expected, much more vibrant on the TV.

I'm not looking for CRT quality colors, but the Prime is like taking your television and knocking 15-20 points off the COLOR setting.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mathorv:
I would like to switch to another recovery without switching ROM nor HBOOT.

I would like to use PB99IMG.zip file

with 2 files inside

android-info.txt - the same as in all cases

and

recovery.img from recovery i wish to flash

Inspiartion from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1408936

file structure and android-info.txt from here:

www.4ext.net/PB99IMG.zip

I have not tried that method so i ask.

THE QUESTIONS:

Is it possible to do it as described?

Is it a safe way?

Is it a right way?

Will I be able to switch between recoveries that way or just update versions?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hnos:
4EXT Recovery Touch is a nice peace but I would recommend using the classic version until the final version gets finished, but if you feel up to it... :) than go for it. I had a go myself and it worked fine.

I dont think you should have any trouble switching between recoveries and keep the rom and hboot I did it a few times myself. The best thing to do is to do a nandroid backup with the recovery you have than switch to the new recovery and if for some reason your rom gets messed up (cause you never know) you can still switch back to the old recovery and restore the rom. (as long as you have the backup of the rom on the sd card you should be fine)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mathorv:
Thank you for your answer.

4EXT Recovery Touch was just an example. Question is this type of PB99IMG.zip file is the proper solution?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EvertorN:
You can either flash a zipped version of the recovery via your old recovery, or flash the recovery image (.img) via fastboot (s off needed).

The method you describe, is flashing via hboot. You need to place that zip on the root of your sd and enter the hboot menu

I remember 4ext has an application which flashes the recovery for you, though you need root for it.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PreScoper:
I used android flasher to flash 4EXT recovery. Easy to use. More info can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=794638
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tikkalamt:
Sorry if this is wrong place to ask...

What do other recoveries offer that's better? I don't even remember which one I'm using, s-off'd and root with revolutionary some time ago so I think it's theirs.

Looking at the thread that inspired the thread starter, the obvious is the touch capability, but other than that seems to offer same functions. Is it maybe more reliable/faster?

Thanks for all!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PreScoper:
I used 4EXT due to the fact that instead of scrolling up and down with trackpad/volume buttons (CWM), 4EXT ui is touch, easier to navigate.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WoH:
Why 4ext?!

4Ext furthermore offers a lot of new functions:

- USB unbrick

- Partition SD card

- Check Alignment

Full List of Features:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20642552&postcount=2

I used 4EXT Recovery Control from the Market to switch to 4EXT, if you just wanna test I'd suggest the free 4EXT Recovery Updater (Get both from http://www.4ext.net/)
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[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JaegerStriker:
i have found a video showing the droid incredible booting up in 2-3 secs using a desire hd port... i was wondering if there is a way to get this type of boot up time on our beloved wildfires

THIS IS JUST AN IDEA!!!

video here -> http://androidandme.com/2010/09/phones/hackers-bring-3-second-htc-fast-boot-to-the-droid-incredible/ - LINK FOR THE ROM BELOW THE VIDEO

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arkoze:
Keep checking this thread, its a similar thing but no real answer yet.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1162030

Also, there are some different apps in the Market that allow you to choose start up programs, some require Root and some do not, search "start up" in the Market and choose what will work the best for you - this will reduce boot times