Nokia N8 - user opinions and reviews
- AnonD-40
- IDk
Nokia Expert, 09 May 2011@ Ray
Than answer this:
How come the users of Galaxy s, iPhone 4, C6-01, E7, Xperia X10 ... moreYou risk burn-in of static images on your AMOLED screen if you go on high brightness for extended periods of time.
You want something like this on your AMOLED screen just to hide the purple defect?
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1211/4731866441_f37348315f_b.jpg
Nokia should provide its NCCs with the properly calibrated replacement screens instead of risking your screen to even more trouble by throttling your brightness to high levels just to hide the defect.
As Ray said, installing third party apps that controls the brightness and used for the purpose of hiding the defect isn't an ideal solution. It won't fix the problem as it will only hide it and you're also opening yourself up to getting a burn-in problem.
- Nokia Expert
- 4cb
Ray Hipkiss , 09 May 2011Installing a third party app to disable the light sensor isn't an ideal solution. Having the s... more@ Ray
Than answer this:
How come the users of Galaxy s, iPhone 4, C6-01, E7, Xperia X10 and many other phones have their screen brightness at maximum?
Because it looks better!Brighter screen always screams quality. Even if N8 didn't have any display issue I still would recomend to increase brightness, because N8 looks the worst in darkness compared to other phones... And you don't even need 100%... 90% brightness is perfectly enough to clear out the most of the purple tint...
It is Amoled for sake! and Amoled is known for its brightness and high contrasts. and you not gonna get high contrast when you screen brightness is at 50-60 %.
- AnonD-7337
- utv
Does new N8 Pink with symbian Anna OS preloaded have 5 homescreens.,like in Nokia E6?
- Ray Hipkiss
- 3GK
Fix Purple Tint, 09 May 2011Download the "Brightness Control" by Laternsoft from Ovi store.
It disables the ... moreInstalling a third party app to disable the light sensor isn't an ideal solution. Having the screen service to full brightness all the time can significantly reduce the life span of the display.
Use the app with caution.
All the best.
Ray.
- Fix Purple Tint
- 4cb
Download the "Brightness Control" by Laternsoft from Ovi store.
It disables the built in light sensor and lets you adjust brightness the way you like.
The purple tint disappears by 90% and it is not even seen on the clock too.
Battery life stays the same too....
Trust me people the phone will look like it never had any purple tint...
- Ray Hipkiss
- 3GK
rio, 09 May 2011I don't think the purple tint of N8 is to be worried about because it only appears just for 1 ... more So why isn't my phone showing any purple on the clock then?
Also, how do you explain the other issue of poor colour gradients that people also suffer with when the screen is affected by the purple tint?
Ray
- rio
- t7F
One more thing about the N8's purple tint, when you press the menu button to unlock the screen from analogue clock screensaver mode, notice the circular border line of the clock, it has white color in the upper portion and purple color at the lower portion which makes no sense if it's a screen deffect because the inside upper portion of the clock is colored purple.
If that purple tint of your N8 matches with what i'm talking here and with my previous post, then that purple thing is not a deffect.
- rio
- t7F
I don't think the purple tint of N8 is to be worried about because it only appears just for 1 second when you press the menu button to unlock the screen from analogue clock screensaver mode, and after that it's gone. It does'nt affect the phone's operation and most specially it doesn't affect your viewing of the screen because it's not there anymore after unlocking the screen.
Besides, in my observation, i firmly believe that the purple tint is not a deffect! It's a shadow-design of the analogue clock. In standby mode, press the clock or go to applications then clock and carefully observe the clock, there's that purple color again in lower portion clearly seen as a shadow-design of the analogue clock just like the small clock icon rectangular box found above it. And here's another thing, if that purple color is a screen deffect, then why is it that the short and long arm of the clock and the bars that represent the numbers of the clock were not affected by the purple color since they are all under the same screen? My friends, that purple tint or color in your N8 is not a deffect. Put your heart and mind at rest now and enjoy your device.
- Pratyush
- Kge
N8 is a gr8 phone at an amazing price,but it is hard to choose between e7 and n8. Aftr all n8 is 12mp,but the physical qwerty keypad in x7 cannot be left, whereas no support for sd card in x7.
- rana
- utB
shaf, 09 May 2011is it true that the death nokia n8 problem is fixed for new N8 phones? and what are the chance... morei just bought nokia N8 4 months back...awsome..
its the best phone in market..and if u r fond of cameras its the best for you...HD videos could let u capture your memories forever and that too in crystal clear format...i havent experienced any problems so far..
none...and internet goes on so fast on it...its touchscreen is comparitevly to i phone4...smooth and clear....you should go for it man...worth spenting on this gadget
- fred
- ftV
pls guys my phone used to restarts by itself. i am using pr 1.2. pls advice me on what to do. i need help. my phone is duyin.
- AnonD-8095
- 0nN
so spectacular...............
- Nokia N8 User
- fq6
shaf, 09 May 2011is it true that the death nokia n8 problem is fixed for new N8 phones? and what are the chance... moreBro all those problems are so rare i have been bought this phone since it launch..i still have it and it is really best.
Best regards !
- Ray Hipkiss
- 3GK
[deleted post] The default lock code is 12345. If you have changed it and forgotten it, then the only way to recover it ( officially ) is by going to a Nokia care center and have them recover it for you. They will charge you for this service though.
Ray
- Ray Hipkiss
- 3GK
AnonD-5010, 09 May 2011how to check the analog screen saver..?@bloodberry.
First goto Settings > Themes > Screensaver and select Big clock. Then lock the screen with the locking switch on the side of the phone. Now press the menu button and look at the clock on the screen. If the top half of the clock is purple the screen is defective. If not then the screen is fine.
All the best.
Ray
- vipin
- mIf
its amazing.........
- AnonD-5010
- 04%
Ray Hipkiss, 09 May 2011@bloodberry I believe the purple tint issue is global, but the only way to find out is to ... morehow to check the analog screen saver..?
- michael
- uHV
shaf, 09 May 2011is it true that the death nokia n8 problem is fixed for new N8 phones? and what are the chance... moreWell, put it very simple , the only difference between N8 and X7 / C7 is : the N8 comes with 12M pixel camera ( Zeiss len ) that is unique in its own way . Otherwise in terms of firmware , although X7/C7 comes with Anna but soon all existing N8 will get an upgrade to Anna as well ( for free ) . As a N8 owner myself , have to say the camera / video is the best among all smart phones available today .
- stharry
- Nhy
best product ever produced by nokia
- AnonD-628
- n15
Ray Hipkiss, 09 May 2011@Mauritango.
If you are not in your own country the N8 needs to be configured to use 3G wh... moreHi Ray,
It's good to know you're around!
I'm not in my coutry, but the carrier is a local one.
To give you futher details, I'm in Switzerland and my sim card is a Yallo/Sunrise one.
have a nice day
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