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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
You're being biased. First of all, while the Note 2 does not use a PenTile display, it doesn't use a typical RGB stripe either. It has a longer, thinner blue stripe that runs vertical, with the red and green stripes running horizontal. They form a box in a different arrangement than typical striping.

Now, is the Note 2 display superior? First off, you make the outlandish claim that it's the only 720p RGB OLED display. This is false. The Moto X uses the same RGB non-striping pattern of the Note 2, but is smaller, and therefore sharper. So, by your logic, the Note 2's display is inferior to that of the Moto X.

Next up, we have the fact that the Galaxy S4 (and Note 3) use a diamond subpixel arrangement, which is far superior to the old PenTile striping pattern. It's still PenTile (RGBG). However, it's 312 subpixels per inch is higher than the Note 2's overall 267 ppi. So even with an image that would look the worst on PenTile, the Galaxy S4 will have a sharper display than the Note 2.

Your argument is that PenTile is inferior to RGB in all cases. This is incorrect. You are factually wrong. Now, if we take two displays of the same size, and all other specs are the same, then yes, the RGB display will be superior to that of the PenTile display. When you factor in different sizes, different resolutions, and the benefits of PenTile, the winner isn't so easy to decide.

Overall, in terms of screen quality, it's generally accepted that Galaxy S4 > Galaxy Note 3 > Galaxy Note 2. The S4 only beats the N3 due to being similar tech at a smaller size, and therefore, inherently sharper.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
I disagree. My note2 screen was fantastic and flawless. Sharpness isn't everything. Retina bs has run it's toll. Brightness, consistency and uniformity not to mention accuracy also play a crucial role. My moto x amoled is far better than the nexus one ever was, and a lot better than my galaxy nexus but it still sits behind the note2 and note3 respectively. Can't comment too much on gs4 as I only had one about a week but it didn't impress for some reason. It had uniformity issues but was noticeably sharper.

Sent from my XT1053 using HoFo mobile app.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
Unfortunately, you're either being biased or subjective (I won't assume which), whereas I'm using objective facts. Let's break down your post and see just where either your bias or subjectivity is showing.

While we agree that the display is fantastic, that's subjective, not factual. And it's a fact that your display is not flawless.

Never said it was. Just used it as one of many differentiators.

Agreed. The Galaxy S4 and Note 3 offer higher brightness, uniformity, and accuracy when compared to the Note 2's display. This is factual as measured by DisplayMate and many other sources. Now, you can find one display that is faulty or exceptional, but over thousands of each device, the S4/Note 3 displays will test as higher quality than the Note 2's display. Also, RGB AMOLED has a poor lifespan, as I found with my S2 (which used an actual RGB stripe, unlike the Note 2). Blue degradation on that display was horrid.

Absolutely hilarious. The Note 2 and Moto X use the same exact display, the only difference being the size, and therefore, the sharpness. They are the same quality display with the Note 2 having a size advantage and the X having a sharpness advantage.

Uniformity issues occur on a display by display basis. I could buy 5 of the same phone and uniformity would be different on each. As a whole, AMOLED tends to have better uniformity than LCD technology, with each successive version of Samsung's tech being better than the last (generally). I'm glad that you agree on the sharpness.

Overall, it seems that you and I disagree whenever your subjectivity and/or bias comes into play, but you agree with me when you concede to facts. But the part you may want to examine the most is your Moto X comparison, as you showed a little hypocrisy (unintended, I'm sure) in that area.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
Wow dude. You sure did miss something. The boat?

sent from my sm-9005.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
The main point here is that any 1080p pentile display will put the 720p note 2 to shame. There shouldnt even be an argument, both the S4 and Note 3 have proven their screen's capabilities despite being pentile (though they could be better)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtg465x:
I agree, the Note 2 has the best screen... if you enjoy being able to see the pixels from space.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
That's your personal opinion.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
you think you're funny?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
While essentially we are both making normative statements, it is also a positive statement to an extent because it can be tested.

Most (if not all) professional reviews such as displaymate, gsmarena says the S4/N3 corrects the N2 flaws, and the numbers BACK UP their claims. That, to me is more of a fact than an opinion.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtg465x:
I think I'm right.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
An opinion on a review website does not mean it's a fact.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
Their numbers are facts. I can see the differences. A justified opinion is always better than an unjustified one.

E.g. 'I think the B-747 is bigger than the A380'. This is an opinion. It is not backed up, and it's wrong.

'The pentile screens are better than the note 2 because of superior brightness, higher pixel density and superior colour accuracy'. This is a justified opinion with information to back that up. Please advise me otherwise. And what is your justification for the note 2 having the superior screen? Because it's not pentile? Because it's lower resolution? Because you can see the pixels clearer? I don't know.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
What numbers? You didn't show me any numbers.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
Galaxy note 2: 265 ppi

Galaxy S4: 441 ppi (312sppi)

Galaxy Note 3: 388 ppi (274sppj)

The note 2 is the most grainy no matter how you slice it.

Note 2 brightness 353 cdm^-2, reflects 4.9%

S4 brightness 475 cdm^-2, reflects 4.4%

Note 3 brightness 660 cdm^-2, reflects 4.8%

The note 2 is the dimmest no matter how you slice it (and reflects the most as well)

Colour accuracy is a wash but note 2 falls short if movie mode is used on all 3.

Now, your justification for the note 2 having the best screen? Maybe you like dimmer, less colour accurate and more pixelated screens. To each their own I suppose
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
Slice this.

Note 2 ppi x 3 because true rbg

Others x 2 because pentile
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
He gave you that info. You failed to read and comprehend it. The Note 2 still comes in last.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
Do you even know what pentile is? The reds and blues take a hit but N3/S4 still have more sub pixels per inch than the note 2. Then they completely obliterate the note 2 in green pixels.

Put simply in English : Note 2 is grainy, inaccurate and dim trash.

Have a nice day.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
That's your opinion. Plus I'm not interested in getting the S line anyway which are all pentile.

Waiting for the Note 4 will be 1080p non pentile.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
Not necessarily. While this could very well be the case, there could be some other improvements, such as brightness, longevity, screen retention reduction (this would be significant), etc. If we're talking just ppi/sppi, then yes, it seems like no improvements were made there.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
so how's that purple smearing on the note 3 and gs4 that didn't exist on the note2? oh.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
Must be the fault of pentile...
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
You can only see it if

the screen is down to 0% brightness and then you slap on the screen filter application to dim it even further. Who uses a phone like that? But I guess it's less of a problem anyway, seeing that note 3 is almost twice as bright as the note 2.

No, it is the fault of purple dragons creating a magical haze on the screen.

Bottom line I think this has gone way off course, the OP only wanted to know if the S5 is pentile, and not a justification that the S4/N3 screen is better than the N2.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
I use my phone like this. The note 2 is very bright even on lowest brightness at night.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dragon135:
Man, where have u been.

How? It is because samsung finally turn off thr pixels when displaying true black color. In s3 or lower, the pixels still turn on a bit even when displaying true black color.

The downside is that it takes more time to turn on the pixel again so this makes smearing artifacts.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballsofsteel:
I love how you only quote parts of my argument that you can remotely refute and ignore all the other valid points that I make. Shows how desperate you are to defend the N2 screen.

Smearing doesn't even occur on the S1/S3. Pentile is not the cause.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
All other phone manufacturers are giving full hd rbg screen to their phone....
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] system.img:
But no one is giving FHD AMOLED on their phones.

Full HD AMOLED screens with RGB stripe are generally more difficult to engineer and manufacture than Pentile. Also, RGB stripe AMOLED shows more burn in after some time(See Galaxy SII).

One possible method is to make a "non-stripe" RGB screen like the Note II. But I'm sure that that also is very difficult to do when it comes to FHD resolution.

FHD LCD RGB on the other hand is relatively much easier to produce.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
Excuses, that's all. Samsung had one and half years to come up with the technology but they failed to delivery.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hellscythe:
To be honest, pentile was only crap on 480x800 and 1280x720 screens because you could actually see the pixels and the distortion.

however, with full hd displays, you can't even see the pixels, so pentile really doesn't bother me.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
http://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_S5_ShootOut_1.htm
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
+1

Just because it's PenTile doesn't mean it isn't the best display on the market.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
I don't believe it. Are you sure the reviewer was not smoking pot at the time of reviewing?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SolarTrans:
Technical measuring equipment can't get high XD

Plus, have you even used the S5? The screen is one of the best parts about it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
No, I haven't. I'm waiting for the note 4. I was hoping for a RBG screen on the s5 to set a precedent for the note 4.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
so its pretty apparent that s5 has the brightest screen out there ;) ...
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
Amoled brighter than LCD??
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] system.img:
The peak brightness is 698 nits, far brighter than any AMOLED so far and brighter than many LCDs as well.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dpwhitty11:
I would argue that they would, in that case, be much more observant to things such as color and detail ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
The reviewer is well respected for his studies on display technology. He's been one of the vocal ones that doubted OLED and specifically PenTile.

The whole point of using subpixels is to fool your eyes into seeing a color that isn't really there. The ideal situation would be to have one pixel that could be any color, but that's not possible with current technology. So, we have a compromise, the RGB stripe.

PenTile was created to solve some issues with OLED, specifically, the color degradation. The Galaxy SII used an actual RGB stripe for its OLED screen, and it has significant issues with color life and degradation. Due to this, Samsung reverted back to PenTile with the S3, before trying a new RGB pattern on the Note 2. This, too, had issues (and it's not a real RGB stripe, either!).

The diamond PenTile arrangement has been lauded as a massive success. It's capable of producing images as accurate as the best LCDs when calibrated properly. I was one of the biggest naysayers of PenTile, but the new arrangement is VERY good. Even by VESA standards, it is not inferior to RGB unless a VERY specific black/white pattern is used (and that's not used in a real image).

Bottom line is that anyone who thinks that modern PenTile is inferior to RGB stripe is truly ignorant of the subject. So, if you wish to be taken seriously around here, please research the topic. There are a LOT of highly intelligent people in this thread who actually understand the subject matter. You're on a developers' forum, not 4chan. If your response is going to be "nuh-uh!" followed by parroting "Note 2 best screen evar!", you simply will not be taken seriously on this forum.

I sincerely hope that this gets through to you, because this is the last time I will be addressing you directly until you give me a reason to take you seriously.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuromusha38:
Okay, you seem to know about the screen, so i'll take your for it Lol.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @rbiter:
What was wrong with the note2 pixel arrangement? And I am gonna be the one to stomp on your arrogant trumpet. The note2 screen was nice. Very efficient and it didn't have purple smears. Videos didn't look like they were post processed like the amp'ing on newer lcd's. I like note2 and note3 screens a lot for different reasons. And if I had to choose which to keep it'd probably note2 for the simple fact I hate the purple smearing and the 720p looked spectacular even though lower PPI. Love my moto x screen except for it not being flawless like my note2. Note3 screen is almost perfect aside from the purple smearing.

sent from my sm-9005.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaykresge:
There was nothing arrogant about what I said. If you want a response from me, come at me with some tact.
[General Questions and Answers] Anang_Galih:
Hi friends

When I lock my xperia Ray and then screen off. my xperia Ray was turn off. Anybody can helpme fix it? Thanks before :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukriaksah:
any source for stock 4.4.2 odex rom, no changes cwm flashable zip?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KC6UFO:
Stock source for 4.4.2

You might take a look here a s4 galaxy root:

http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukriaksah:
tq
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zukriaksah:
cannot find it
[Xperia Z1 General] JuicyBrah:
The 3.5mm port is on the side.

What was Sony thinking?
[Xperia Z1 General] ermond012:
That isn't Z2, I think that's Z Ultra.

View attachment 2599216

This is Z2. Headphone jack is on the top left side.

View attachment 2599220
[Xperia Z1 General] nb31b:
Face thoroughly palmed.
[Xperia Z1 General] soncarl:
hahaha lol. he didn't noticed the camera and it has no flash
[Xperia Z1 General] JuicyBrah:
Sorry guys.

I feel like an idiot.

I was looking at the picture on: here
[Xperia Z1 General] Xajel:
No problem bro, this is Ultra for sure duo to lack of LED flash ( No LED flash in Ultra), not to mention the dimension and scales between the phone and Sony logo...
[Xperia Z1 General] negrobembon:
Well at least now you can happily get a Z2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Goober1997:
I have a VM gs2 and I was wondering how do I get a custom recovery without connecting to a pc (I'm already rooted) and also where can I find a guide to flash CM11 on my device? Or any other roms in general.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
As for the recovery...you can find a kernel that is compatible with the ROM you are currently running. Get the tar version of the kernel. Now use mobile Odin to flash the kernel...as for the rest. I suggest reading up..before you try flashing any ROM. If you need a little guide on mobile Odin though. I made one I can link you too.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gorei23:
I've got a nice little step-by-step guide here.

Easily root and flash CM11 Kitkat without a PC.

I know it says Sprint only, however it should work with all carriers.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
Here goes.

I bought a Magician a few months back. Hated the lack of space but liked the Bluetooth functionality. I could connect wirelessly around the house no problem. Sending/receiving files to/from anyone with a Bluetooth device.

Decided to proceed with BigStorage ROM Flash. Flash succesful. Enjoyed adequate space. Hated Bluetooth. I tried to get some help in this forum but the help extended wasn't exactly too successful. I was missing the [`Bluetooth] option in ActiveSync [a registry key I believe], and I couldn't send/receive files. I decided to give up on it until I had enough time to retrieve the registry key by reflashing with shipped ROM and flashing back to BigStorage.

I found the time to do it last week. Flashed and reflashed several times [every single attempt was successful], checking and rechecking for the Bluetooth registry keys. Yet I couldn't find them.

My Magician can still detect Bluetooth devices so I'm sure the hardware isn't busted. But I can't even transfer files using Bluetooth. Tried installing that Bluetooth Stack from http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=33532. Added some new features, but functionality is as stated in this paragraph.

Help? ::crycry:: hahahaha

I am now totally clueless as to how to go about this predicament..
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] boh113:
try pairing your device to the pc! make sure that ur pc is not listed on the magician paired devices, activate the pairing from the magician through bluetooth under settings system tab through "Bluetooth ActiveSync Setup" and go from there.

let me know how you go!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
errr.. ok i tried what you suggested. and i'm starting to wonder..

now my device can't see and can't be seen. i can't make a pair anymore even from the pc. my unit says 'no new devices found' yet my pc is discoverable.

broken bluetooth radio maybe (but it was working before the patch...)? or could it be a cab file i missed?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] boh113:
Hi i'm only new myself but you could try a soft reset then retry pairing your device, or a hard reset and see if the bluetooth works then? or maybe even try the cab file on

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=33532

I have found that worst case senario a hard reset and look for the right bluetooth cab to install from the ext rom.

run a search on this site for ext rom and look for the post with details about each of the seperate files and what they do!

*Edit* i did a quick search and i wasnt able to find anything in the ext rom that applies to bluetooth setup or settings! so i guess a hard reset maybe the best way to find out whether is software or hardware?!!

Maybe one of the more experienced guys on this site might be able to help you further.

Hope this helps a little
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
thanks for your time boh113. i can still sync through the USB port so i guess bluetooth will have to wait. i just use it for wireless internet around the house when i'm not at the pc anyway.

i might try the hard reset when i have more time to tinker with the magician. but in any case, i'd like to thank you for trying to help :D
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
just an update in case somebody can help

i managed to pair my device with the pc already. but i still can't connect via bluetooth in the magician's async. :(
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
ok i found something in my registry pertaining to my problem. although i'm not sure how to fix it.

in the magician's async, under tools -> options -> PC -> options, there's a drop-down list for PC synchronization options:

`115200 Default

`19200 Default

`38400 Default

`57600 Default

`USB

there was a `Bluetooth option included at the end of the list before i did the bigstorage ROM.

going back to the registry, i found the keys to this list (although i'm not entirely sure if these are correct, but these are the only ones on my list)

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook\`115200 Default

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook\`19200 Default

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook\`38400 Default

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook\`57600 Default

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook\`USB

and to what i can see, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook\`Bluetooth doesn't exist. there are a whole lot of hex values under these keys and i'm not sure what they are for.

although if somebody could post/upload the `Bluetooth key from their device, i'd be grateful.

i'm aware that the hex values are also based upon hardware but i'm willing to try it out. :D
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] boh113:
Ok i can find what your talking about but i dont have the ability to copy and paste the registry entry anywhere?!

if you can tell me how to get hold of this for you i'd be happy to help anyway i can!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
most registry editors have the capability for exporting specific keys up to whole trees. perhaps if you have resco explorer and the registry add-on. or some other software similar to it. tap-hold and export?

thanks
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] boh113:
I have resco explorer and the registry add-on but i cant find anyway to export the registry file?!

There's an option for import but thats it, also there's an option to copy but all it allows you to do is copy and past within the registry itself!

unfortunately i dont have the technical experience to do much ore tha n this, a quick guide as to which program to use and how to do it and i would be more than happy to help!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
oh ok. open up resco explorer or the registry add-on. then navigate your way to this folder:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Comm\RasBook

there should be a \`Bluetooth\ folder within \RasBook\ what you do is tap-and-hold on that (`Bluetooth) folder until you see the drop down text list. "Export..." should be one of the options :D then you can specify where to put it. by default resco places it in the main memory

will wait :D thanks boh113
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] boh113:
No worries found it and exported for your satisfaction! :D

Had to zip it ;D

hope this can help you further!

Goodluck
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
Much appreciated!!

Will try it out in a bit. I'll post my results after :D

Thanks boh113!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
well, i got back the `Bluetooth option in async. but still doesn't want to connect to the pc. the hex values probably don't match the hardware in my unit. oh well. i'll test it out a couple more hours. and if i still don't get it to work, a hard reset might be my only solution. or re-flash with my original rom and start all over again. hahahaha

thanks for your help and time boh113. forgive me for having taken too much of it :P
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] boh113:
No worries, sorry i couldnt have been of more help!

Good luck with it all!
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] jedhonx:
*bump*