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iPhone 14 Pro If you've tried iphone 14 series but still cannot use OLED, what will you do now?
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Yeah, great question. the 6s, 7, and 8 were fantastic for me as well. The question might be when temporal dithering started coming into play- was it not on the 8 and before?
I would suggest returning to the old phone and getting a cellular iPad mini, or using hotspot on the old iPhone. The iPad mini screen is lcd not Oled and it's bigger sized than an iPhone 14 not to mention it has the A15 chip so it will last a while. The down side is size makes carrying it a little more difficult but if you have a backpack, etc you should be ok.
Would love to own an iPad Mini 6 but the jelly scroll is very real to me and I noticed it right out of the box. Considering its price and the amount of time I would spend using it, this isn't acceptable to me. I've said it before, it's a damn shame as the iPM6 is a great size and weight - it just screams to be used in portrait mode to me and that's where the jelly
My 7 plus is running like garbage now as has issues on wifi, the battery is tanking, mail app barely loads email, it often locks up and gets too warm. I often have to reset and have tried wiping and rebuilding but the issues remain. I will need to replace it before any SE 2024 shows up leaving me with only two options: iPhone 11 or SE 2022, both of which have under 1080p resolution so a downgrade on my current 7 Plus. Ugh.....
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I have had to give up on the 12 mini because of PWM and gone back to my SE2.
Much prefer Touch ID as its much faster for me and hopefully the eye strain will clear up.
Much prefer Touch ID as its much faster for me and hopefully the eye strain will clear up.
Last week my 7 Plus stopped working suddenly. Battery was 95% when I docked it for the night. When I taped it to see the time it was unresponsive, nothing will power it on. In a panic of being locked out of all of my Internet accounts I purchased and SE 2022 the next day. After a day of use I knew this small phone wasnt going to cut it and luckily Amazon had an 11 in stock. I've being using it for a week and I'm surprisingly very happy with it.
I feel stupid for being so stubborn to upgrade to 11 for the last 3 years, but the choice was made for me through necessity and I'm good with that. The 828p resolution isn't bothering me as much as I thought it would and face ID with attention aware off doesn't appear to be bothering me. Now I'm looking forward to the next SE if Apple use the XR/11 body and sticks with LCD. I'm even contemplating getting an AW and iPad again as my joy of Apple tech returns.
Now my drama revolves around what case to buy (not a case guy but hate the glass back) and if I should be concerned with the uneven/sunken volume up button! Amazon don't have anymore iphone 11 129GB Black in stock so I can't swap it out, think I will need to invest in Apple Care+ for the first time ever, just in case.
I feel stupid for being so stubborn to upgrade to 11 for the last 3 years, but the choice was made for me through necessity and I'm good with that. The 828p resolution isn't bothering me as much as I thought it would and face ID with attention aware off doesn't appear to be bothering me. Now I'm looking forward to the next SE if Apple use the XR/11 body and sticks with LCD. I'm even contemplating getting an AW and iPad again as my joy of Apple tech returns.
Now my drama revolves around what case to buy (not a case guy but hate the glass back) and if I should be concerned with the uneven/sunken volume up button! Amazon don't have anymore iphone 11 129GB Black in stock so I can't swap it out, think I will need to invest in Apple Care+ for the first time ever, just in case.
What about a skin as an alternative to a case? Protects your phone from scratches (though doesn't offer much by the way of drop protection compared a case), is thin (so minimises exra bulk), and can be textured (if you feel you need extra grip in holding your phone).
There are a few UK based companies (as well as your international players like dBrand) who sell skins....
Hi there, actually read the whole conversation because I am also PWM sensitive. Found out two years ago when I bought my first OLED phone. At that time, I didn't even paid much attention that it is OLED or IPS panel. But I noticed severe headaches in next period - to find out when I'm not using my phone, that headaches are gone. So, that was confusing until I found about PWM term and everything related.
My question is - I'm confused, are you not bothered with the OLED tv you mentioned ? How is it not giving you headaches or some health issues as it also uses PWM ?
I just found this post. I’ve been spending the last few days on my Kindle reader and my Kindlefire HD8. I feel like I got my tech life back! I can read ebooks again. I wish I had gotten a Kindle sooner. I had one years ago but it was clunky. The new one is small and sleek.
I’ve been using my S22 Ultra for other things.
I’m making this post from my iPhone 11 and the display is making me suffer. Yes it is LCD. It’s on iOS 15.7.1. I don’t know why I have a problem with it but I do. I’m starting to think it’s not pwm but something else. I’m not having problems with my S22 Ultra, though pwm on that display does make it less comfortable to read ebooks. But it’s not enough to prevent me from doing emails.
I like my 14 Pro Max for photography. It does a nice job most of the time, better than the s22 Ultra for some situations. Worse for others. I’m lucky to have both.
If iPhone 15 doesn’t work for me I’ll keep iPhone 14 Pro Max around for taking some pictures and some e commerce situations where it’s more convenient to use Face ID authentication and Apple Pay.
My family and I will be transitioning from iMessage to a multi platform messaging app.
I have the 14 Pro Max and I can use it for short periods of time, like about 40 minutes. My side effects include a feeling of pressure behind the eyes and loss of coordination in my limbs and poor balance and more rarely, headaches.
Using my iPhone 11 causes a shimmer to appear at the periphery of my vision on my left eye. I don’t suffer this problem unless I use Apple’s LCD screens or my Nintendo Switch.
I’ve been using my S22 Ultra for other things.
I’m making this post from my iPhone 11 and the display is making me suffer. Yes it is LCD. It’s on iOS 15.7.1. I don’t know why I have a problem with it but I do. I’m starting to think it’s not pwm but something else. I’m not having problems with my S22 Ultra, though pwm on that display does make it less comfortable to read ebooks. But it’s not enough to prevent me from doing emails.
I like my 14 Pro Max for photography. It does a nice job most of the time, better than the s22 Ultra for some situations. Worse for others. I’m lucky to have both.
If iPhone 15 doesn’t work for me I’ll keep iPhone 14 Pro Max around for taking some pictures and some e commerce situations where it’s more convenient to use Face ID authentication and Apple Pay.
My family and I will be transitioning from iMessage to a multi platform messaging app.
I have the 14 Pro Max and I can use it for short periods of time, like about 40 minutes. My side effects include a feeling of pressure behind the eyes and loss of coordination in my limbs and poor balance and more rarely, headaches.
Using my iPhone 11 causes a shimmer to appear at the periphery of my vision on my left eye. I don’t suffer this problem unless I use Apple’s LCD screens or my Nintendo Switch.
I first experienced terrible PWM headaches when I got the iPhone X when it launched. I switched to the iPhone 8 then iPhone 11 and that was perfect. Now my iPhone 11 is on its last legs and I need to replace it. Given that the iPhone X was a disaster, what is the most PWM friendly phone from the 13/14 lineup? I had a look at the SE but the screen is too small and I need Face ID.
I had trouble with iphone X, too. I can use the 14 Pro Max more than I've been able to use other OLED iPhones, but that's not an enthusiastic endorsement. It's more like saying I prefer being smacked in the face with a tilapia rather than a tuna. But judging from how I felt trying them all in a store recently, my vote is for the 14 Pro Max.
I could not tolerate a 13 Pro at all. That one messed me up so badly it made me thus far permanently unable to go back to using a 12 mini I had successfully adjusted to.
I guess best bet is to stick with an 11 until they either update the se to be something better or they finally get micro-led out.
1. Choose any iPhone 12 or 13 you want.
2. Go to Rewa or other trusted parts supplier and buy a high quality in-cell LCD display.
3. Take your phone to a repair shop for the swap.
People usually want a high quality rigid or flexible OLED display. This is probably the only time where the end user prefers the cheapest replacement option. 😄
2. Go to Rewa or other trusted parts supplier and buy a high quality in-cell LCD display.
3. Take your phone to a repair shop for the swap.
Apple iPhone 13 Incell LCD Screen Assembly Replacement with Frame
Apple iPhone 13 Incell LCD Screen Assembly Replacement with Frame
shop.rewa.tech
People usually want a high quality rigid or flexible OLED display. This is probably the only time where the end user prefers the cheapest replacement option. 😄
That’s… pretty awesome, but isn’t there any problem afterwards with software, calibration, recognition of the screen and all that? We all know how Apple wants to control their hardware and replacements.1. Choose any iPhone 12 or 13 you want.
2. Go to Rewa or other trusted parts supplier and buy a high quality in-cell LCD display.
3. Take your phone to a repair shop for the swap.
Apple iPhone 13 Incell LCD Screen Assembly Replacement with Frame
Apple iPhone 13 Incell LCD Screen Assembly Replacement with Frameshop.rewa.tech
People usually want a high quality rigid or flexible OLED display. This is probably the only time where the end user prefers the cheapest replacement option. 😄
You’ll get a message indicating a non-genuine part has been installed, but all other functions should work. Far better than being stuck with iPhone 11.
About iPhone Parts and Service History - Apple Support
If your iPhone has been repaired, you can check Parts and Service History to find out if it was done using genuine Apple parts.
This is genius idea!You’ll get a message indicating a non-genuine part has been installed, but all other functions should work. Far better than being stuck with iPhone 11.
About iPhone Parts and Service History - Apple Support
If your iPhone has been repaired, you can check Parts and Service History to find out if it was done using genuine Apple parts.support.apple.com
Do you have a photo of that screen on? Is it much worse then screen of iPhone 11?
Your message is the most useful from all I’ve ever seen on this forum. Thank you so much!
I’ll switch to iPhone 13 when I’ll have money. It’s nice that there is no super difference between 13 and 14, this will help to save money.
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So i've investigated this question and best screen for iPhone 13 is EK Pro incell.
There are a lot of videos on youtube about it.
There are a lot of videos on youtube about it.
I know it is a months old question, but since no one has answered you yet: OLED TVs usually have a very high PWM frequency or no PWM at all. That is the difference.
I tried the regular 14, gave it almost a week, it was better than the 10 I had tried years earlier, but it still gave me a dull headache and eye strain. I ended up buying an SE 2022 and used it for two months and decided it was just to small for everyday use and bought a used 11 from Amazon and that is my daily driver now. I wish I had kept my other 11 that I traded in on the 14, but coulda, shoulda, woulda!!!
I had pretty bad eye and head aches when I first upgraded to the iPhone X. I was at that point where I was ready to go back to my 7+ full time. This lasted maybe one or two months before I just kind of got used to it. I can’t speak for everyone, I know a few people who aren’t so lucky with OLED screens. I still get the occasional eye ache, but I’m not really sure if that’s just from me staring at the small screen for long periods, or if the OLED is still affecting me.