Screen in the Sun Tip, Glare Tip

[jamor]

Okay Ladies and Gentlemen.

This may have been touched on in previous threads or obvious to the techies, but I'd like to share my wealth for anyone else.

I had previously reported to a user and a friend that I could not see my Incredible in the sunlight - was a bit embarrassing considering how it was 'new technology'.

It turns out that I had my Brightness at 25% to conserve battery. I could not see a hint of my screen let alone someone calling when it was sunny out. I didn't even have to be in the direct sunlight.

I decided to turn my brightness up to 100% (and on automatic), and I could see everything even when it was really sunny out !!

After a few days of being grumpy about not being able to see my screen in the sun - I am now very relieved that I can see my Incredible in the sun.

So morale of the story, if you live in a sunny state, change your brightness to high or automatic - it is WELL worth the battery sacrifice if you are outdoors a lot and need to see your screen.

I've also noticed the High setting also decreases glare from indoor lights.

 

[jonhammond52]

The automatic setting doesn't change the brightness level for high light situations. I guess thats why im most upset. Manually changing the brightness when you cant see the phone is pretty annoying.

 

[jwm2]

Heres a tip, make a shadow.

 

[Rajko]

Heres a tip, make a shadow.

Is that a widget?? Where do I get it??

 

[jwm2]

Is that a widget?? Where do I get it??

LOL, i just googled it but couldn't find one. Maybe i should get on that

 

[jonhammond52]

Have you even tried to do that yet? Honestly, have you? Because when its on automatic, making a shadow with your hand really does not work at all. I wouldnt sit here and complain if I could at least see the widget to get the brightness up, but literally moving the phone around and holding your hand over it does not work what so ever

 

[jbdan]

And another tip....use a dark colored wallpaper. Gives nice contrast on your icons/widgets with white text! This has greatly improved my sunny day viewing pleasures

 

[dibs ODDJOB]

Use the stock power widget that comes with the phone. It comes with Wifi, BT, GPS, sync, and brightness. Brightness settings toggle between low, medium and high. I keep it on medium, and crank it up to high in "bright daylight" situation.

 

[jamor]

Use the stock power widget that comes with the phone. It comes with Wifi, BT, GPS, sync, and brightness. Brightness settings toggle between low, medium and high. I keep it on medium, and crank it up to high in "bright daylight" situation.

He has a good point.

You put the Power Widget on your home screen and it is suddenly a pain free process. Then put your Mobile Network switch and Airplane Mode switch above or below that and suddenly life is much easier.