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michiel

  • Jul 27, 2020
  • Joined Mar 11, 2018
  • In Usable Smartphones?

    Hi guys, I recently wrote about a system update on my Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) which caused me eye strain. I was able to downgrade back to the firmware with exact the same kernel from when it didn't cause eye strain. For some reason I still get eye strain now ??
    I think I changed some settings the first time but dont remember what. I tried different color schemes, brightness, color correction mode. Anyone who has another suggestion I can try ? Any help is appreciated !

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      Great ! Earlier I wrote about the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) which didn't heart my eyes. After the Android April security patch the eye strain returned. How is this even possible ? Hopefully i can find a way to downgrade.

      Phone software details (without eye strain)

      phone software details (with eye strain, after update)

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      The Nokia 3 and 5, Moto G5 and Moto E4 were all causing me eye strain. Finally I found a phone that doesn't hurt my eyes not even with low brightness set.
      It is the Samsung Galaxy J3 Duos (2017)
      Hopefully this can help other people who are looking for a phone that's comfortable on the eyes. Good luck everyone !

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        randomboolean Thank you for your response, I don't think I'm sensitive to PWM. I tested the Nokia 3 ,5 and Moto E4 and according to notebookcheck they don't use PWM. But still they cause me eye strain. What I do know is that I only see with one eye, so I can't see depth. I appreciate your HTC suggestions however I need a dual sim phone because I travel a lot. Right now I I'm thinking of trying the Samsung J3 Duos (2017) which has a AMOLED screen.

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          Hi everyone, I'm having a hard time finding a usable phon here. I recently tested 4 phones without any luck. Any help is highly appreciated !

          Phones I tested and which cause eye strain
          - Nokia 3 Android 7.1.1
          - Nokia 5 Android 7.1.1
          - Motorola Moto G5 Android 7.1.1
          - Motorola E4 Android 7.1.1 This phone is giving less strain compared to the others

          Phones I've used without any eye strain:
          - HTC Desire 625 Android 5.1
          - Moto E2 (XT1511) Android 5.1
          - Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 Android 4

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