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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] GhastlyTT:
I'm noticing an issue with my S8 AMOLED panel and curious if anyone else has this issue.

On darker colors, the top of my screen is noticeably lighter than the bottom. This creates a gradient type effect on apps with dark themes. Tapatalk's dark theme, for instance, is very noticeable and at first I thought maybe they updated the app with a gradient background between me switching from my HTC 10 to the S8. Then I noticed it in other apps and when changing the screen orientation, the gradient shifts along with the device.

The S8 is my first Samsung and is my first phone with AMOLED. Is this color disparity common, or should I try to have TMobile replace my device? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] GhastlyTT:
Managed to capture it in pictures taken using my HTC 10.View attachment 4130970View attachment 4130972
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] timrock7:
certainly contact TMobile to get a replacement, I've seen no such issue with my device
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ggrant3876:
I use dark or black walls and or themes and haven't noticed it either.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jmartesc:
i am having exactly the same issue but only in home screen....dark wallpapers are noticeably lighter on top than bottom...any ideas? Almosta as a gradient below status bar...not on apps!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] prodigyX:
I haven't noticed this on my S8+.

Is it not because the screen is so tall that you are often looking at it at an angle?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] GhastlyTT:
So I called T-Mobile and requested a replacement. They sent me to the nearest retail store and had it swapped out. The new display doesn't have the gradient darks issue. Yay... Unfortunately, this new device has pink edges where the last one did not. Can't win.

My HTC 10 had a pink tint to the screen when I bought it and it eventually went away, so I'll keep the new S8 for a bit to see if maybe the screen bond is still curing. I'll give it a week before I request another replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] slind:
The AMOLED lottery. Got the same issue with non-uniform black colors as well.

Journalists like to call this the best display on the market - because they get preselected perfect samples. We do not.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Johno_Jan:
That is a defect with OLED panels. Slind hit the nail on the head! Reviewers get a hand-picked perfect version and I don't doubt that their phones do have the Best Display, but we get half-assed defective non-uniform panels that go from yellowish to pinkish looking causing a gradient and sometimes blotches.

This has been going on since the galaxy S6 for me. I will not pay $750 and settle for less. I return/exchange the phones that have these issues and sometimes you will go through 4-5 phones before you find an acceptable one.

AMOLED LOTTERY

Red tint screen

Pink tint Screen
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] philipone69:
I wish i didn't read this thread. Same problem here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jmartesc:
Curios thing is i only have this problem in homescreen with a black wallpaper...not in apps wich status bar is black...only noticeable in home screen...if i select a black image in gallery it looks uniform...but that same image applied as a wallpaper dont...strange i know!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] ingenious247:
Yes, and because of this I don't think it's a defective screen issue. I believe it's a software issue in the setting of the wallpapers for the home screen. Which means, unless a bunch of us raise hell about it, it's not going to be fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] cantenna:
same problem here, for me the issue its mostly an issue that creates an odd sensation during gearvr, when play a game withbtoo dark a scene you loose vision in one eye...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Joakin2k:
Ok, i'm in the same boat, i have an unlocked Exynos S8, same issue on top of the screen with black wallpapers, little gradient... I tested the stock launcher and it's there, then i open in the gallery the pure plain black wallpaper and zoomed in to vie full black and surprise, the gradient isn't there, ok, so IS NOT HARDWARE.... then i test nova launcher and yes, the gradient is there... ok,ok, i tested like 5 random launcher, some of them are perfect with the black solid wallpaper (no gradient issue on top) and some of them had it....

but why touchwiz?.... why the stock... is not hardware.... it's all i can say

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Quick update: I you use the store's theme "material black" you can have a pure black top on touchwiz... so yes, god, it's a software issue.... using that theme gives me a pure black top man, again, why not the stock theme... greetings
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ouroboros12:
Is this accurate? Or real? Or its BS?
[Off-topic] Alan Chan:
Just wondering if there are any guitar ethusiast amongs this HTC forum. I love HTC stuff and i own an electric Fender Stratocaster, if you own any types of guitar, please share your passion about it here :D
[Off-topic] tsfnet:
yep, i own two fender strats, an ibanez from the 80's, a les paul, a semi acoustic bought in prague, and an acoustic one just for fun.

will post some videos of my play soon on you tube ...
[Off-topic] lukeap69:
I have Yamaha acoustic guitar. I am not playing it as I used to when I was still younger (say 10 years ago) :)

I used to own a fender strat.
[Off-topic] Rudegar:
or

http://www.blogwaybaby.com/uploaded_images/Air_Guitar-783783.jpg

:P
[Off-topic] mariner_heart:
i've always wanted to be able to play a guitar.i even got one for me!

but!...i could never make it.

in fact i cannot play any instrument.

i would love if any one of u would like to upload your creation in any recording format so that i can atleast hear how u guys have done!
[Off-topic] dgaud007:
My gear:

1. Prudencio Saez Classical Guitar

2. Ibanez RG330 Electrical Guitar

3. Charvel Charvette Electrical Guitar

4. Digitech RPG-100A

5. Cheap but good 60W amp from Indonesia...

Style: Mostly Metal & Prog Metal and some Classical (the easy ones!)
[Off-topic] Alan Chan:
LOL XDDDD - i used to play sth like that when i was a newbie

nice collection you got there, i luv gibson les paul too but i just cant afford one, not even the studio ones :(

I find playing an instrument requires a lot of patience and passion. I started off with the piano but i gave up because i wasnt determined to play the piano. Only my parents forced me to play piano :mad:

you should give it another go on the guitar :)

I love prog metal and prog rock too! especially dream theatre, porcupine tree and Genesis.
[Off-topic] Alan Chan:
i find playing the guitar is the second most addictive thing on earth apart from computer games. I dont think i will ever give up playing the guitar :D

its a good choice you bought a strat too cuz they rule
[Off-topic] dgaud007:
Here they are...

Couldn't live without them!
[Off-topic] HPJ:
Epiphone Les Paul elec (left handed! - LEFTIES RULE!!)

Fender acoustic

VOX AC30

BOSS ME-8 effects

Alesis SR16 drum machine

Fostex DMT-8VL 8 track

....I could go on!!

Was a massive passion of mine...and (like most budding rockers out there) I nearly made it big :) (well, my band did!).

I have a penchant for heavy metal, but tend to struggle on the solos ;)

Also been DJing drum n bass on my 1210's for the past 11 years.

I'm not sure why, but I would imagine you might find quite a few phone/music enthusiasts here...must be some strange link somewhere...probably the classic man/gadget/needtorock urges!!
[Off-topic] paradis_pal:
I play guitar & sing togther, I love to upload video but I'm sure no one wanna see

but you can see my guitar at my piano video the links in my signture, my other guitar in the other corner

my cousin is the great guitarist I can upload video for him, I'm sure no on hate him yet

Paco is my favorite in guitar

the piano composers in my signture :)
[Off-topic] gullum:
I play guitar among other instruments. but the last years I mainly play Keyboards... I've released some Death metal cd in the past :D where I played all instruments.
[Off-topic] dianotea:
I love guitar and music, too.

I like dream theater, fates warning, porcupine tree and millions other band. Now I'm mostly involved into american hard rock-journey, survivor, pride of lions (POL have the greatest, technically speaking, singer amongst any other music band....), but I really like every musical style when done with passion - speak classical, fusion, funk...
[Off-topic] alchopop:
Yup.

I play in my church band regularly, and out in folk clubs here in the UK.

I have 4 acoustic guitars:

Martin HD-28 The best of the bunch of em

http://www.acousticthai.net/acoustic108/standard_series_martin/HD28.jpg

Martin 00-17 now back in the US with my daughter so I can play when I visit, This is a remake of the original 00-17 made in the 30's

http://www.thinmanmusic.com/Moo17.jpg

Babicz Spider Great guitar and is always a talking point when I play it out

http://www.larkstreetmusic.com/list/pict/BABBO.jpg

Guild F65ce I have had this for about 15yrs and it was 2nd hand when I got it, great for vamping and thrashing but a little too narrow in the neck for finger style. Mine is sunburst finished

http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/33/1778263/photo1_1b9c3-Original.jpg
[Off-topic] Alan Chan:
nice, you guyz were playing symphonic rock and it seems like you quite like prog metal too. I am a fan of Porcupine Tree!

I seen the Ritchie Sambora strat before and what i really like is that it has a floyd Rose which is whant makes it unique.

wow you got a nice collection there, all those acoustics are pretty unique and classical. I used to own a cheap 10 pounds acoustic guitar when i was a beginner but i ended up breaking the neck!

I never met any left handed guitarists, but u are the first i met! You have a really nice amplifier from VOX too. I wish i have an amp like urs, compared to my 50 pounds laney amp :(
[Off-topic] Alan Chan:
Oh here is a pic of my stratocaster, Its a highway strat with an unique H-S-H configuration to play hard rock and a bit of metal :)
[Off-topic] Alan Chan:
LOL i just seen your piece 1, 2, and 3. You really do make me feel bad cuz i gave up piano when i was grade 4 and you are way beyond me XD

When i was like 10 years old, i bought a cheap yamaha keyboard cuz i find it keyboards very interesting especially when it comes to synthesizing.

LOL can you share your released death metal CD to us? i am interested :)
[Off-topic] paradis_pal:
great

nice that you play all instruments, did u try piano instead of keybord

when I play piano people cry in my room, but when I play guitar people laugh

so I prefer piano, although I prefer laugh

where can we find your cds? the names?

I love bach, esp toccata in keyboard organ sound will be great

I do lovd cello sweeties are great too for bach
[Off-topic] gullum:
My cd's were only released in my Country Faroe Islands but I'm shure some songs can be found on the net

by first project was called Internal Healing where I released 2 cd's "Darkside of truth" and "Immaculate Imanent Immutable Impetus" the other project was Human Caos "Selfdestruction"

But what I make now is mainly Trance and Electronica.

No I never played the piano but one of my kayboards is a 88 fully weighted keys so it's almost a piano :D
[Off-topic] Martincyborg@gmail.com:
I play jazz guitar. You can hear short excerpts of my latest album on www.legopulver.com would be excited to hear any feed back! enjoy.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goatville:
My LG G4 is dead and i need a good substitute ASAP on a tight budget ($200-$250 max). This pretty much limits me to 2015 era phones. Not getting another LG, Samsungs are too expensive and S6 has no microSD slot anyway. Narrowed it down to either an HTC One M9 and Moto X Force. Moto's limited development as well as an alarming number of nightmarish defective OLED displays has scared me off of it (shame as I love OLEDs).

So i'm about settled on an HTC One M9. I did my best to research any deal breaking hardware defects, any problems seem far less severe or common compared to G4 or Moto. Assuming I haven't missed anything...

So that said my question now turns to the software side- are there any carriers/variants of the M9 I should try to avoid buying? As the title says, I wish to unlock the bootloader, root, and eventually install custom roms etc. I'm prepared to pay for Sunshine if necessary provided all M9 variants are supported. I've done my best to read through as many threads and pages as I could before asking this. It SEEMS like i'd be safe buying pretty much any M9 and still be able to unlock bootloader, root and s off. Even Verizon models if i'm not mistaken? Am I correct in this assumption? I wanted to ask just to ensure I didn't miss any important caveats before buying.

I messed up buying an LG, many suffer from a motherboard defect causing unfixable bootlooping and mine finally succumbed the other day. Mine was also a region that didn't allow bootloader unlocking. I could root with some effort if I didn't mind being stuck forever on lollipop, but no custom roms and other annoying limitations.

I don't wish to repeat the same mistakes if I can avoid it, so any information regarding my query would be greatly appreciated. Any other advice or things to look out for regarding the M9 would be helpful too. Thanks very much in advance.

By the way, the version i'm looking at buying is listed as an AT&T model. From what I have seen, this variant seems to be pretty much perfect for doing all I want. But I still wanted to ask this in case I either get a different variant, or if the seller is listing the wrong version of the product. If all M9s are basically equal at this point, then I don't need to worry which kind I get.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Try to buy a worldwide edition. It's the sim unlocked from factory with region 401 ie x.xx.401.xx firmware version.

M9 is a solid phone. The camera isn't the greatest but it does take good shots. It can get a bit hot if charging and playing games at the same time and it is more than capable of draining the battery in an hour or two if you use resource intensive games or apps. The sound is very clear and boomsound is a major player in the satisfaction this phone gives, making the speakers significantly bassier than other devices on the market. The speakers 'can' be a little quiet at full but they ALWAYS stay crystal clear with no distortion at all.

You MUST get a protector case for this device as the front of the actual phone can crack if you apply pressure, by the front camera lens is cracked on mine. Tech21 make a good sturdy case for this device but it is a tad expensive at £30 GBP.

I Don't recommend using custom roms with this device as not only is the risk of a brick significantly higher it is also going to result in a slightly slower phone than stock rooted.

The different variants of this device are essentially the same but carrier locked versions can be a prick to find software to fix stuff.

In all you've made the right choice of phone if you plan on keeping it stock but the wrong one if you plan on modding it.

Beamed in by telepathy.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flippy498:
Sorry, but I have to disagree with some points of the post above this one.

If you live in the US then choosing either the unlocked/dev variant or the version of your carrier is the best choice. SKU 401 is optimized for the EU (in regard to supported frequencies and some GPS configurations). And it's important that you choose the correct hardware version for your carrier's technology (Verizon & Sprint: CDMA - all other variants: GSM). The firmware of CDMA devices and GSM devices isn't interchangeable. You can't even flash Sprint firmware on a Verizon device (or vice versa) without damaging it. However, you can change from one GSM firmware to a different one if you want to (S-OFF required).

Just for having it mentioned (I know that you don't need this information but who knows who else is going to read this): The Verizon version's bootloader cannot get unlocked via HTCdev (unlike the bootloader of all other versions). You need S-OFF for unlocking the bootloader of that version. Since sunshine needs root on the latest firmware version the only way to unlock the Verizon variant on the latest firmware is an xtc clip/java card. (This may change with a future update of sunshine.) Or you try to get a pre-Nougat Verizon M9 and use the temp-root of the sunshine app.

In addition, HTC provides RUUs for its US devices. Therefore, getting back to stock is easier with one of them than with all other non-US variants.

And in regard to custom roms: They don't hardbrick your device. The worst thing that can happen is a soft-brick/bootloop and that will only happen if you try to flash a custom rom whose base is newer than your phone's firmware (and some nougat roms are even compatible with the marshmallow firmware so this happens quite rarely in the recent time).

Aside from that, my phone is as fast while I use Viper 6.1 as it has been while I was playing around with the stock rom. If there really is a difference then you need laboratory equipment for being able to detect it. And I'm pretty sure that you get the same performance on other (sense-based) custom roms, as well.

The only thing that you need to be aware of is that there are more and more reports of dying memory chips. These nand deaths happen on stock phones and on modified phones. As far as I read, no one has been able to repair such a dead device except for HTC itself. I don't know what's the cause of the problem since I know enough people whose M9's are still working fine without any issues.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goatville:
Thanks for the reply from both of you. I'm surprised and happy a mod actually replied too!

My LG was locked out from installing custom roms and such, but I have experience installing some on a first gen Galaxy S (currently using it as backup in fact). I'm sure things have changed somewhat, but I am aware of the potential risks in flashing custom roms. I've bootlooped and soft bricked my device doing so more than once. I'm not a programmer, but I was able to fix them all with patience, research and the right tools/software. I assume there are also methods to deal with soft bricks and bootloops on HTC One M9 if you consider it less of a threat than a hardware brick (which my LG G4 got even without flashing anything). I appreciate the warning and advice either way.

I'm not concerned with the carrier compatibility that much. I don't have service with anyone at the moment and can use whatever. Seller says the device is a GSM unlocked AT&T device, if accurate then i'm perfectly content with using GSM networks. Listing says "new AT&T carrier overstock item", which I hope means the device is okay. It's being advertised as running 5.0 Lollipop, which I assume means the stock rom it came with when first released and also hope is an okay starting point for doing whatever rooting and customization I want.

I hope the NAND issue doesn't crop up on the one I get though, that doesn't sound good. HTC attracted me because i've seen fewer people complaining about widespread hardware defects compared to many other phones. It's difficult to find phones that are a good value, are reasonably free of serious problems and include features I deem important (microSD card support for instance, and having reasonably fast processors). My options are limited.

I'm not sure if i'll need s off. I'm new to that term and don't know much about it besides it being some sort of HTC security. Not sure what doors would open up by having s off, still researching. Assuming the model I buy is accurately listed as AT&T, it sounds like I should be able to unlock the bootloader, root, flash TWRP and even get custom roms without having s off. Am I correct? Not even sure if it's required to flash kernels such as ElementalX.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARocketToYou:
[IMG="This is the error message when I try to fix my phone iva KDZ updater"]https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9Tlh1Bbgja-eDhCbWNPcjFwb0U[/IMG] Hi my LG P705 is stuck on bootloop. I already did the most recommended method (The .kdz flashing) and it didn't worked out for me. Last thing I remember is that my phone suddenly shut down and it continues to flash the LG logo. I don't have a phone right now so I really need your halp.

P.S. I cannot access the recovery but I can access emergency mode. My phone is rooted and I installed a CWM touch recovery before the happening.

HALP ME PLEASE

(I tried to install a kdz (again) and the error window says "WParam : 100 LParam : 2"
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koala23:
One day my gt-i8190 just turned off didn't turn on fore a while (couple of months) left on the shelve and one day after charging it turns on in a Samsung logo boot loop and no recovery access ,when in download mode ,flashing anything besides param or original pit will show this massage in red letters : movi_write card_status:2 (x)start_blk:xxxxxx , I've tried odin and smart switch pc all the same
[Huawei P9 Plus Questions & Answers] h1o:
is possible flash only baseband?

Inviato dal mio VIE-L09 utilizzando Tapatalk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] justda:
ModelSM-G935U

Model nameGalaxy S7 edge

CountryUSA (T-Mobile)

VersionAndroid 7

Changelist10860000

Build dateTue, 11 Apr 2017 08:53:50 +0000

Security Patch Level2017-04-01

Product codeTMB

PDAG935UUEU4BQD2

CSCG935UOYM4BQD2

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Use Odin 3.1.1 or higher.

The Home_CSC will not wipe data / CSC will wipe data

root method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3605516

Recommend flashing the CP file (radio) from stock T-Mobile QB1 or QC1for better signal

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LINKS:

Android file hosting - Best bet

Sammobile - SUPER SLOW

Onedrive - Just in case
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] black96ss:
nice, going to try this on my back up TMO S7E. I'm going to try installing the U firmware with the TMO radio like on MM. Hopefully it works

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also I cant remember what you lose over the TMO firmware besides the bloat. was it HD voice calling and video calls????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] bklyn_syed:
I wonder why they didn't push it OTA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] black96ss:
well I got it flashed over to a t mobile device successfully, I didn't flash the U bootloader just incase but it flashed over and booted up perfectly with the lastest Ufirmware AP and CSC, and the T mobile BL and CP. didn't try any calls or anything yet but no wifi calling so far
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] bklyn_syed:
Mine just says analyzing files nothing else happens
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] justda:
I am noticing the radio isnt as good as the stock tmobile radio.

Anyone else notice an issue, orr is it just me?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] kalali:
is there link to latest Stock Tmobile radio for Nougat?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jpcdeux:
FINALLY
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] Vicpdx18:
Yes the "U" radio usually is not as great as the T-Mobile one as people were using the last released T-Mobile radio for Marshmallow from the "APK1" update since on Marshmallow the T-Mobile one was better than "U" version.

Has anyone tried the Nougat T-Mobile radio on this Android 7.0 update?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] jpcdeux:
Flashed all 4, wifi calling, everything works great!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Di] HiGhDRo3o5:
Flashed over to U firmware from TMO firmware and this is seriously so much smoother than the TMO firmware. Anyone been able to achieve root. I rooted but just kept rebooting every few minutes or so.