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[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
I have not tested myself, but one of the users claims that the problem is gone.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Well, I can't test it either because I've switched to another Samsung phone.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Adityagiann:
No. Mine still the same
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Rohitking101:
Can i flash CSC With same binary 5*

I mean i have J730GMDXU5BRI3*

I WANT TO FLASH just bcoz im indian user INS code is support in my country and im Stuck in current THL Frameware using Oreo 8.1 No volte*

# still in india oreo is not release For J730GM

A7 CSC file can i**plz help me*

It has A7 Oreo 8.0 : A720FXXU5CRH1 -AP

A720FODD5CRH1 -CSC

A720FXXU5CRH1 8.0 Firmware 5 Files INS U5 REV5 U5*

A7 4Files frameware

DOWNLOAD ?

3GB FILE
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Couldn't you read the title?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Rohitking101:
Yes sir I read it.:p

But i need ur help so just im post here

Sir if u know anything or anyone who know about It . well thanks:angel: for ur reply sir .

Its a big file of 3Gb , i really don't know its work for me or not :confused::confused::eek:
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Oreo and Pie Update Report

OK, I tested both Oreo (Android 8.1) and Pie (Andoid 9.0) (several roms each with J730G) and the situation did not get any better. So we can come to this conclusion that whether this is a hardware related issue which affects only AOD, or some piece of code has not changed in three successive updates.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Adityagiann:
Well, i have my screen replaced and now the screen turned on in a weird way(the grey part). It's a complete black from left and slightly turn into grey to the right side. So i'm pretty sure it's the hardware problem
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Spudd57:
AOD causing BSoD

I have a J730GM/DS.... The AOD version 4.2.51.3 ... Android pie9... kernel 3.18.91-16068741....software J730GMDXU6CSED build PPR1.180610.011.J730GMDXU6CSF5.

It was purchased Taiwan version.

When I use the Aod.. it causes a Black screen situation.

I have done a complete Flash and reinstalled my backup.

but the problem is still there; and only when using the Aod.

Any suggestions? thanks. :confused
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
So you mean J7 version is different from the AOD app which is available in Play Store?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] palik_x:
Initially, few month ago I can update the AOD from the Playstore. But recently, I can't. It say our device is not compatible anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Our AOD version is v2.7.05 while the latest AOD for midrange phone (A5 2017) has something like v.2.7.30. Why don't Samsung keep up the latest AOD version for us?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
AOD 2.7.30 and 2.8.45 on J7 Pro

I finally managed to install 2.7.30 using root and file explorers. Unfortunately no difference whatsoever. Versions above this version number including 2.8.45 all force closed.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Can't install v2.7.30 as update to system app? Without root?

Btw, I think the v2.8.xx is for the S8/S8+ and Note8
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Unfortunately that's not possible. About 2.8, it may be so, but I tested anyway and it didn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] mariometal:
I have the same problem with my J730F! It works fine in the sun or bright light but in the completely darkness it have that grey background! I do one test!

1.I put my J7 in a dark room

2.i turn the flashlight on from another phone

3.i approach the flashlight to the proximity senzor!

4.I press the lockscreen button and surprise! The AOD background is completely black!

5. I wait 2 minutes and I turn off the flashlight and surprise! În 5 seconds the AOD background it change from completely black to gray! :(

sorry for my bad english (I'm from romania)
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
This is exactly the problem we are talking about. :(
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] wer wo was:
I would say that's 100% a hardware failure

Go to settings and look at the preview of the aod

You can adjust the brightness there to whatever you want. You won't see any grey there it's always true black

I think the aod has a lower refreshrate than the normal screen so it reduces the battery drainage. (If you want to see this effect just shake your phone when the aod is on and shake it when the screen is normally on you will see what I mean)

So I would say definitely hardware problem

I also noticed the screen flickering when turning it on

I am from Germany and bought the phone on Amazon so only can speak for German people in this part of the post

If you bought it on Amazon just write them and tell them the screen is faulty and you know that it is not the fault of a Single device just tell them the whole j7 family is faulty and you don't want to have a repair (you can even mention some threads on Samsung forum and XDA) normally Amazon will understand and you can send it back and get your money back

So that's what I did now I have the s8+ and there are no problems with aod !
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] edgy3031:
It's not pixel-related. The light emitted from working pixels of clock causing an grayish screen ilisuon on low aod brightness.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] khaisttj92:
i have screen flicker problem when turn it on..already send to center..first they change lcd then it doesnt solve the problem..i send back to center they change motherboard but it still the same..until now it still flickering..mybe it issue on software
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] wer wo was:
Then please explain why this effect is not there if the aod is on full brightness in full darkness ?

This effect is only there when the aod is on lowest brightness and only if the real aod is turned on (in the aod preview there is no grey stuff )

So I would say it is pixel related
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] edgy3031:
When a super amoled screen goes fully black while it powers, not whole pixels turn off. Some red pixels still work to give a deep black image so if you dont raise brigtness, it willshine red light NOTICEABLY. Also, the glue between screen and glass will emitt the red pixels as wide as its presence. That's why we see it grayish in low light conditions. If you want to test it, use the dimming and blackscreen tests in service mode and make sure there is no light in the room. *#0*# .
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] wer wo was:
Never seen that effect

I have an s8 and there is no red glimmer or so nothing noticeably

So but you can't explain why this grey isn't there when the screen is on ? If the phone is unlocked on the display is on you can dim the brightness to minimum there is so grey

But when the phone is locked so the aod shows up it turns grey on lowest brightness

Why ?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] boorectic:
Hey, I had the same problem with my J7 Pro (J730G). Today Samsung bring out a new Software-Update (J730GDXU2AQK1/J730GOLB2AQK1/J730GDXU2AQK1) with a new AOD Version (v.2.7.29.6) and now it works perfectly, the background is now complety black as it should be and no more flickering while power on.

Sorry for my bad english, I from german.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Thanks for sharing this wonderful news.

BTW is your phone rooted? What version of Android is this?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] boorectic:
My Phone is not rooted, running Android 7.0.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Got the new update today but still showing greyish background. Screen flickering has been fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
So with the new update we have two users, one claiming it's fixed and another not. :confused: I wish I could test the new build myself, but my phone is rooted and I can't find the updated firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
I think the greyish background is now dimmer (not as bright as v2.7.05) so... yeah. At least there's an improvement over the AOD
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] boorectic:
Yeah, I need to correct myself: the grayish background is still present, but its dimmer. I didn't notice that until it was complety dark in the room. The problem still exist !
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] X2K - C137:
AOD fixed on sofware update

I recently updated my phone and it fixed the aod problem :good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] khaisttj92:
the new software update solve the problem on flickering but aod still not totally black
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Sponzo:
No update yet croatia?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Are you sure? Please read boorectic's post and check again.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] haleem320:
Grayesh AOD Problem Fixed

Just Replace this AOD apk and enjoy completely dark AOD

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/root-display-samsung-device-running-t3691231

Thanks to [MENTION=7355630]Sachin Kumar53[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Sponzo:
How to replace without root?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Well, actually I replaced the latest AOD service file in that thread with mine (using root), but the fingerprint sensor did not work. Maybe I should have installed other files in that thread as well. Anyway, as we know, the AOD is not just about a black screen with the clock and notification icons. The most important thing is the hardware optimizations Samsung has made to reduce battery consumption. Otherwise there are far more better apps with much more customization options (like Glance Plus).
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Himel40:
Aod problem

What is your software version now?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Hey guys!

Samsung just launched an update to the AOD through the Galaxy Apps, bringing the v2.7.32.2 :)

I don't know what's new in this update but, at least I know that the AOD position is now wider (to the left or right)

So if you guys are curious about this update, head to the AOD and click "About Always On Display", there should be an update. Otherwise, head to the Galaxy Apps and check for apps update.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Full changelog of v2.7.32.2
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
What about the grey background issue?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
Unfortunately, the problem still present :(
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
I had the same problem with my J7 Pro. I bring it to Samsung center for warranty. The guy who took care for my phone said he has never heard about this issue before. The other problem with this issue is that I don't have a perfect condition to show that issue up when I am in Samsung center. This make both me and the employee won't be able to check whether the problem still present or not after doing any fixing.

The Samsung center is far from my home, but I tried to go there. The 1st time he say for sure this is software related, I know it's not but I still let him did what he wanted. And after re-installing OS, as I said before, I couldn't say that the problem is still persist. I went home and that night, I called him to say that the problem is still present. And I also explained about what I have researched and known before I bring my phone to Samsung center, I said this is hardware related.

So, 1 week later, I bring it back to Samsung center and he said let him replace the screen. Today I go to Samsung center and took my phone back, I went home and took a look. YESSS, the problem still present, very frustrating.

There is no any completely dark environment in the Samsung center, I think this makes my problem is much harder for fixing. Even the employee won't be able to have a check on a new phone.

I think I have to accept and live together with this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Now this is really weird. I could bet it's a hardware issue and it seems it's not. So if we can trust Samsung Center's claim (that they have changed the screen) what the root of the problem can be? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
He think that is software related because 1st time I bring it to Samsung center, I told about differences between 3rd AOD app and Samsung AOD app. If I was him, I would also think so too.

I just called him again and he said this is not a problem, he said this is normal behavior. Oh no, this is my bad luck because yesterday he took another J7 Pro to his home and made a comparison. You know, that J7 Pro also had greyish problem. I think this is my bad luck or he just lie to me because he can't support me anymore, may be he doesn't know what to do next. I live in Vietnam, I think the Samsung center here is way less professional, and I also don't want to put anyone in a tough situation (I forced him to think this is hardware related and he also accept to replace the screen, this time I have to fill in a information form about the warranty, he said I have to write in the Reason part "The screen can't show up". That is only way he can help me. Today when I got my phone back, he also reminded me to remember when Samsung customer service calls, just said the reason is "the screen can't show up").

So I think all of this means I have to accept this problem and hope this is software related.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] khaisttj92:
its software related..i send my phone to samsung center for the first time..they change the lcd display..then i get back my phone and the problem still exist..then i send back my phone for second time..they change my motherboard..and then i get back my phone and the problem still exist..so to conclude that it software problem
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
If it is software related, all J7 Pro devices must had that problem. Or all J7 Pro devices don't run the same software? The fact that I didn't see or have any chance to look at other's J7 Pro phone, so I can't say for sure that there are people who use J7 Pro and don't have this problem.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Himel40:
It is definitely software related because all GALAXY j7 pro has the same issue. But when u saw aod in preview mode it shows completely pitch black background but actual Aod shows the graish background. So its a software realted problem.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
I hope so but it's quite not sure. I'm learning about programming so I think "preview" and "actual work" are 2 different situations, we can't say for sure it will work exactly the same way or not. In case all of the J7 Pro have this problem, I can still think it's not software ralated.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Adityagiann:
When my aod shows up it shows that greyish thing around the clock(in the dark place ofc). But when i cover the clock with my thumb, the greyish thing dissapear bro.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] sharmah296@gmail.com:
As I told earlier it was an issue of software not hardware. Finally received update of 421mb in india which fixed the Always on display problem in j7 pro. It has also provided the portrait mode in front camera and anti fog mode in rear camera. Update now and your aod problem will be solved.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
I checked but there is still no update release. However, this is the best news of the year.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Are you 100% sure? As another user in this thread mentioned, the last update only made the grey darker.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
I also wondered. But because I don't know what is portrait mode and fog mode in camera, so I think maybe he just had a newer update which is currently been released only in India. How do you think?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Looks like the latest update is November's (Based on a quick Google search on term "J7 Pro Updates"). I can't find a list for all the updates and change logs. Either I'm ignorant or Samsung is the way it is.

Anyway, if we get 100% positive on the software fix, we may be able to extract the AOD files and apply them to our devices (If other factors are not involved).
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
So just wait for him back and reply.

Why don't we just extract our current AOD app and let's see the code in order to know why it's causing this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Of course it needs some special skills which I'm personally void of. I just could check with some newer versions of AOD app and it did not work.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
I just had an idea and built an APK file. The final problem is I have to find a way to uninstall current AOD app. That is the easiest way. If I can't do it, maybe I have tons of thing to do just to build that APK file.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Well, I believe your best bet is to replace the apk file.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
In fact I'm really new in Android, but I have little bit Android Development skills. I just replaced 1 of the background images to a completely black image and wanted to see what will happen. But things are more complicated than I think. Every little change we make to the .apk file will make it "different" than before. It is not the Always On Display app now but it has exactly the same package name with the "real" Always On Display in our device, and that make it impossible to install because of conflicting. However, we cannot remove a Galaxy App, at least with an un-rooted phone. The only way can be possible is to change the "different" Always On Display package name. I made it to completely extract the "real" app but seems like I don't have enough skills, or maybe Android Studio is not smart enough that makes changing the package name is also impossible for me now. Beside, imagine when I have an app called Always On Display 2 installed together with Always On Display on my phone and cannot be remove, that make me scared. Maybe I'll give up :D:D:D
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
OTA fix

Applied yesterday's OTA patch and It seems that the problem is fixed now!
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] sharmah296@gmail.com:
well after 421mb ota update, aod is somewhat fixed but not completely. AOD still has dark black background like the pixels are on. you can check in a completely dark room.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
Well I've just double checked in completely dark room and it's definitely fixed. Background is fully off.

I think this is different update then one you have got because this one is around 320MB and is dated January 16th 2018. Kernel version 3.18.14-12784722.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
Mine is 3.18.14-12509574.

Are you sure you checked it in completely dark room with the clock was dimmed to the lowest brightness?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
This is definitely fixed and it was a software bug. I was looking at bright black background at nights for months, and it was driving me crazy. I can spot the difference, trust me, it's fully off.

I am just not sure if they fixed it by not letting AOD to go at lowest brightness or some other way. It seems to me that digits are not at lowest brightness, but can not be sure. Once again I was testing it in completely dark room, at 0 lux.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Can you extract aod service file from the build on your phone?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
Digits are not at lowest brightness will be easy acceptable. Hope I can get that update soon.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
I am not at that skill level. If there is some easy way to do this I am glad to help.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
Install app APK Editor. Open it and pick from Installed App, then choose Always on Display app, then it will repack the app to .apk file again and stores it somewhere in your phone. Then you just give us that .apk file.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
Here it is.

https://files.fm/u/p8b29ht4
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
You have his APK now. I couldn't try it now, but I think it couldn't solve the problem.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
I replaced the extracted file with the old one using root, but nothing changed.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
Could you please check to make sure you have the same version number?

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[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
I believe so. AOD is a Galaxy App, it means this app is by Samsung. But the update fixed the problem, not the AOD app itself. Maybe new update changes the way Android treat the AMOLED.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
It's the same version number
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] sergantfigo:
Mostly my battery drain 20% over night in stand by without any usage

Gone to samsung official repair center and they said battry good after tested in power psu

And only first way make a full software flash

And i done it

No way its the same lost 20% over night
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
How is your battery percentage now? Has it improved clearly?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
Actually, I was switching off AOD over night so I didn't experience battery issues. I cannot compare now.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Greight:
So how much juice does it take now overnight?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Adityagiann:
How are you guys get the update. I didn't get any update since the first time I bought this. From what country are ya'll?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Davva:
Yesterday I got an update, today I installed and it fixes the AOD problem, but after update fingerprint sensor is really slow, so I need to do factory reset to fix that. Also, sometimes screen is unresponsive. But factory reset fixes that all. Sorry for bad english.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Adityagiann:
Wew. Where are you from bro??
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Davva:
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Adityagiann:
Oww okok thanks
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] JasonS.:
I'm still waiting for the update here
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
Have you ever heard about an update that is only available for some countries, others will never be able to get it?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] djomlacar:
I did a little test last night. I switch Airplane mode ON and left AOD on for 9 hours. It drained battery 4%.

Display was fully black, but I am now positive that digits could be dimmer. Nevertheless after fix situation is almost excellent.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Himel40:
My J7 pro AOD is not fix after the update .it remains grayish.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] daophilac:
What is your Kernel version now?
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] Himel40:
3.18.14 - 12623533

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3.18.14 - 12623533
[Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Questions & Answers] sergantfigo:
I.m not get any ota update

Kernel:

3.18.14-11460356

Egypt