Has anyone seen HDR working on their phone? - Huawei P20 Pro Questions & Answers

Hi,
Anybody had HDR working on their phone? I have a hdr moniker in both Amazon prime and Netflix, but neither actually play back in HDR. Also there is no difference between HDR on/off in pubg mobile. I'm starting to wonder if this phone is capable.

Yup. I see it working in Netflix. Also the phone came pre loaded with an hdr 10 sample video which does work.
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please see this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/help/play-netflix-amazon-prime-hd-t3777376

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Lag when playing HDR videos in YouTube

So I've watched a few 4K videos, and I've watched a few 4K 60 frames per second videos, and both of those seem to work pretty well on this unlocked Note 8. However when I actually try to watch the HDR videos I get some pretty significant lag and choppiness, even when watching 1080p HDR. Does anybody else see this happening on their device?
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You're not the only one
I too am having an issue in YouTube on the Note 8 wherre anything played back above 720p60 HDR becomes super slow and unwatchable in terms of something thats supposed to be 60fps. If you stick to 720p60 HDR for now you won't have that problem. Hopefully Google pushes out an update for YouTube asap
LG V30 stutter at 1080p HDR and above
I am experiencing the same problem too, my New LG v30 has the same issue. My internet speed is over 200mbps and I experience lag like crazy. I called Google about it and they said it is an issue on several devices and should be fixed in the coming months.
I have the same problem. Huge lag and audio sync lag when viewing videos in HDR
US unlocked note 8 , and no troubles here watching HDR. No lag or stuttering. Can you link a specific video and I can try that and let you know what happens.
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nuclearrage said:
US unlocked note 8 , and no troubles here watching HDR. No lag or stuttering. Can you link a specific video and I can try that and let you know what happens.
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View in 2160p and you'll get lag on HDR video, including voice and video sync issues.
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View in 2160p and you'll get lag on HDR video, including voice and video sync issues.
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Ok, unless I am doing something different, I still can not get it to stutter or have audio sync issues. I have watched Marco polo on Netflix that is supposed to be 4khdr. I have watch almost all 4k Samsung demos on you tube. I have 100 mbps internet going to a 5ghz wireless router,and sir about 20 ft from it. I can't find the setting in Netflix app to set 2160p , but can find settings in YouTube. I will keep trying.
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In youtube you should see 2160p hdr settings otherwise no real hdr i think
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Yeah , I noticed this while watching the Costa Rica 4k video on YouTube in 1440p setting, frame rate was a little choppy.
https://youtu.be/iNJdPyoqt8U
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Well I tried it.. US unlocked and works GREAT! I notice some SAY HDR yet are not. I tried setting the screen different sizes and I dont get lag. That being said.. some can really tell...it could be me. I think WIFI and things running in back ground can effect it.. duh.. But I don't get lag. US unlocked SnapD
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Yeah , I noticed this while watching the Costa Rica 4k video on YouTube in 1440p setting, frame rate was a little choppy.
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I've watched that video just now (plus other 4K HDR videos on YouTube) in 1440p settings and I get zero lag anywhere. I've got an exynox Indonesian Note 8, watching on a WiFi connection that is originally only 30mbps then routed through a tp-link powerline router (max 10mbps).
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Yeah , I noticed this while watching the Costa Rica 4k video on YouTube in 1440p setting, frame rate was a little choppy.
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I watched this video , smooth as silk. Wonderful video, love all of the snakes , but frame rate was smooth, nothing choppy or laggy. I only had the option up to 1440p , and that is what I watched it in.
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Some HDR videos lag but some dont. Ive also had youtube crash and the phone restart for a total of 6 times, 3 on the first unit and 3 on this bnew replacement.
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Limeybastard said:
Yeah , I noticed this while watching the Costa Rica 4k video on YouTube in 1440p setting, frame rate was a little choppy and i think its just a bug on the player as its absolutely smooth if its not playing in full screen
https://youtu.be/iNJdPyoqt8U
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No lag on this video but i dont see it being indicated as HDR just 1440P, I think we might need to add more details when testing. I suggest everyone who claims smooth/stuttery enable stats for nerds on youtube and make sure to report if the video format shows 2560x1440 ( as sometimes youtube will still display 1080p even if you have 1440p selected ) and then mention if its 1440p, 1440p HDR or 1440p60 HDR.
A good example is to try this video and make sure video format shows 2560x1440
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO01J-M3g0U&feature=youtu.be
EarlZ said:
A good example is to try this video and make sure video format shows 2560x1440
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I watched it. No lag. My internet:
liquidguru said:
I watched it. No lag. My internet:
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There is a very minor stuttering especially if you are sensitive to it, I asked someone do a blind test on me on a random scene on the clip and 10/10 I was able to tell it correctly. The stuttering is not buffering related. But Im glad that you are not sensitive to the stuttering. I was able to also test this 4 snapdragon variants and 2 on exynos all of which had same results. I think this is a bug on the player as it only stutters when playing in full screen.
Exynos India version and yes, even i observed this stuttering last night. Its quite annoying though. Let me know if you guys find any solution.
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There is a very minor stuttering especially if you are sensitive to it, I asked someone do a blind test on me on a random scene on the clip and 10/10 I was able to tell it correctly. The stuttering is not buffering related. But Im glad that you are not sensitive to the stuttering. I was able to also test this 4 snapdragon variants and 2 on exynos all of which had same results. I think this is a bug on the player as it only stutters when playing in full screen.
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You and I were both cursed with these eyes.
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It has to say 1080 HDR or 1440 HDR for the stutter if it does not say HDR then you are not watching at the same quality as us with the issue.
Watched it after I turned on nerd stats , 1440p60hdr setting, and sorry to report, it was quite smooth. The colors were vibrant and scenes with the sunlight were quite realistic.
US unlocked SD version on 5ghz wireless with 100 meg cable internet.
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EarlZ said:
Some HDR videos lag but some dont. Ive also had youtube crash and the phone restart for a total of 6 times, 3 on the first unit and 3 on this bnew replacement.
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I'm glad i'm not alone. Youtube crashed and restarted my phone too. Have had the phone for 1 month and happened twice. I think it's an app problem at this point
Edit: I also tried several HDR 1440p 60fps (Peru 8k HDR 60fps FUHD) video and it lags. Have the Exynos version of the Note 8

Where is my Netflix 4k?

I don't see 4k as an option in my Netflix app and the HDR videos, the blacks aren't black. It's like grey. I'm confused. I have data usage to Max, I've reinstalled the app, I have 110 mbps down with Comcast.
Is this all by design?
I think it is region and content dependant, I dont see it in my samsung tv either,
Pardon me for asking but what's the point of 4K content when you dont have a 4K display?
I didn't think Netflix content would show available as 4K unless the app detects a 4K screen which the Note doesn't have .Same as their television apps.
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You have to subscribe to 4k content as well.
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According to this site Note 8 has "3K Higher Resolution 2960 x 1440" & it is certified by the "UHD Alliance for Mobile HDR Premium, which allows it to play all of the latest content produced for 4K UHD Premium TVs" it means it is HDR ready I can clearly see a difference between HD & HDR content on Netflix and on downloaded videos!
But tell me why Netflix is incompatible with my device?
I have Netflix istalled on my phone and one time when I opened it the app was asking for update. Took me straight from Netflix to Play store and there it said something "This app is incompatible with your device". After that I couldn't even find Netflix from Play anymore.
I got stock international Exynos version, N950F/DS
Spere said:
But tell me why Netflix is incompatible with my device?
I have Netflix istalled on my phone and one time when I opened it the app was asking for update. Took me straight from Netflix to Play store and there it said something "This app is incompatible with your device". After that I couldn't even find Netflix from Play anymore.
I got stock international Exynos version, N950F/DS
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Rooted ? If it's the case, don't look further... And install Netflix from apkmirror
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Rooted ? If it's the case, don't look further... And install Netflix from apkmirror
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Like I said, stock. So no root.
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According to this site Note 8 has "3K Higher Resolution 2960 x 1440" & it is certified by the "UHD Alliance for Mobile HDR Premium, which allows it to play all of the latest content produced for 4K UHD Premium TVs" it means it is HDR ready I can clearly see a difference between HD & HDR content on Netflix and on downloaded videos!
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To be honest, watching 4K downscaled instead of 1080p upscaled on a 3K display kinda makes sense, at least. But the HDR is a top argument, enough said.
I'm not even that mad at the resolution. It might actually be showing in 3k but just not labeled as so. I'm more made I'm getting a washed out black level when watching HDR. That's the opposite of HDR. Complete opposite. If you watch your nav bar right as it switches to HDR Netflix you can see it turn from black to grey almost. Why Netflix, why.
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I'm not even that mad at the resolution. It might actually be showing in 3k but just not labeled as so. I'm more made I'm getting a washed out black level when watching HDR. That's the opposite of HDR. Complete opposite. If you watch your nav bar right as it switches to HDR Netflix you can see it turn from black to grey almost. Why Netflix, why.
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Ok, so the question really is why Netflix isn't showing hdr content?
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Ok, so the question really is why Netflix isn't showing hdr content?
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Or showing it wrong. It's labeled HDR and does look very bright and colorful. The blacks are wrong and sometimes the highlights are a tad off. Like on skin. Can anybody test and confirm this grey black effect?
Dud you try to switch Screen Mode to AMOLED Cinema to see if it makes any difference?
No difference. Still makes the blacks turn grey.
In Brazil too don't work HDR in Galaxy Note 8 and my speed internet is 100mb I try contact support Netflix but they don't know way don't work.

Sharpness in 1080p?

Does anyone experience bad 1080p video recording. It's not sharp enough.
If I record in 4K everything is really sharp.
The P10's 1080p video is not so sharp as my earlier iPhone SE.
Why is that?
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xalodogan said:
Does anyone experience bad 1080p video recording. It's not sharp enough.
If I record in 4K everything is really sharp.
The P10's 1080p video is not so sharp as my earlier iPhone SE.
Why is that?
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Hi, you are not alone unfortunately. I have realised that some time ago on Five Finger Deatch Punch concert - it was on android 7. Now I'm on 8.0 but haven't tested it since as i set 4k as default
Edit: I have tested it yesterday and it's still visible on android 8 (tom ver. 360) when you disable pro settings, but everything is fine when the pro settings are on. I have also tested it on my friend P10 pro (rom. 185) and he doesnt have this ptoblem at all and everything is working fine. Looks like our P10 have got an autofocus problem

Huawei P20 Pro - 4k Footage with software stabilization (video included)

Hi Guys,
Just thought I share with you footage of some software stabilization of some 4k footage from my P20 Pro.
We all know that the stabilization on 4K mode is non existent (not even EIS) but adobe premiere can work wonders
Remember to set quality to 4K within YouTube
Let me know what you think
That works pretty well. Some odd effects from the software though, made it look like things were made of jelly when the camera moved.
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orangecroc said:
That works pretty well. Some odd effects from the software though, made it look like things were made of jelly when the camera moved.
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Yes - Slightly
Might try to dial it down a small amount and then seeing the result
Hello,
I'm using Google Photo to stabilize my 4k video, and it works pretty well!
Could you do a test to compare the results?
Open your original video with Google Photos, then go to setting, "Stabilize" and save.
Thanks.
aquilaziale said:
Hello,
I'm using Google Photo to stabilize my 4k video, and it works pretty well!
Could you do a test to compare the results?
Open your original video with Google Photos, then go to setting, "Stabilize" and save.
Thanks.
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Will do a comparison over the weekend to see the difference.
If you use opencamera or ultracorder (hevc) at 3k resolution (3264x1840) then EIS works nicely, looks really smooth. Admitedly it's not 4k, but its still much better than 1080p. I'm currently using ultracorder at 36.7mbit maintier level6.2 with EIS enabled and it really does look nice.
Can you share your Ultracorder settings mate? It's crashing on mine. Cheers!
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If you use opencamera or ultracorder (hevc) at 3k resolution (3264x1840) then EIS works nicely, looks really smooth. Admitedly it's not 4k, but its still much better than 1080p. I'm currently using ultracorder at 36.7mbit maintier level6.2 with EIS enabled and it really does look nice.
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I'd also be very thankful if you could share all your options, the app crushes on my P20 Pro when using the options mentioned above
any link for Ultracorder? I can't find it on playstore
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any link for Ultracorder? I can't find it on playstore
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neaststudios.ultracorder
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quite expensive, specially if it has problems of force close. I'll try opencamera
aquilaziale said:
Hello,
I'm using Google Photo to stabilize my 4k video, and it works pretty well!
Could you do a test to compare the results?
Open your original video with Google Photos, then go to setting, "Stabilize" and save.
Thanks.
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I think the best option right now
Sohail, have you compared google photos stabilisation with Premier?
After experimenting for a while with ultracorder I can get 3k to work fine as soon as I try EIS it crashes and I have to restart phone. Very interested to know what settings the guy who recommended the app is using?

HDR compability?

Hi. Just quick question: is this device hdr compatible? Netflix says that no, youtube shows no hdr ( i can play hdr videos but with no hdr efects ). Anyone?
maderos said:
Hi. Just quick question: is this device hdr compatible? Netflix says that no, youtube shows no hdr ( i can play hdr videos but with no hdr efects ). Anyone?
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Should be it is listed many places as having HDR 10+. I haven't tried but will now.
Edit yea Netflix says it is not compatible....
Quoted from reviews "One thing worth noting is that Netflix does not support HDR playback on the FE as of writing this - YouTube and Amazon Prime Video, on the other hand, do, so the phone definitely supports HDR, but it will be up to Netflix to enable the streaming support in HDR. The DRM Info app reports the phone is indeed capable of HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG playback, and it has Widevine Level 1." They need to support it. The hardware is there.
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Thx...i know it already
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Neither Netflix nor Prime shows in HDR for me on the S20 FE. Youtube detects the display is HDR capable, but does not seem to activate HDR (e.g., by maxing the brightness). My guess is Samsung caught these content providers by surprise with the release of the S20 FE, so they haven't had time to certify the display and make sure it works correctly with their services.
try the original youtube App not a modded Version.
It does HDR for me with high Brightness.
But sometimes the brightness stutters a bit.
maik005 said:
try the original youtube App not a modded Version.
It does HDR for me with high Brightness.
But sometimes the brightness stutters a bit.
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I can confirm HDR works. Just blinded myself watching some Costa Rican video.
It is no for me. Youtube app or vanced, no hdr effect.
Edit. Youtube app shows me hdr content but brightness changes too frequent.
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Hi!
This issue is fixed?
I want to purchase the device and before that I want to know if the HDR support exists on Netflix.
Can someone please share a screenshot at "App settings - Reproduction specification" in the Netflix app?
Best Regards
jhobc said:
Hi!
This issue is fixed?
I want to purchase the device and before that I want to know if the HDR support exists on Netflix.
Can someone please share a screenshot at "App settings - Reproduction specification" in the Netflix app?
Best Regards
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just looked on my S20 FE 5G EU Model (SM-G781B)
It says there
HDR possibilities:
None.
maik005 said:
just looked on my S20 FE 5G EU Model (SM-G781B)
It says there
HDR possibilities:
None.
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Thanks!
What's the software version of your device?
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Thanks!
What's the software version of your device?
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and the info from Netflix App an Netflix App version.
Thanks a lot @maik005 !
Samsung/Netflix forgotten about the HDR support for this device.
I will buy the device. Have nice specs for the price ratio.
Let's hope for some fix in a early future
But at least have Full HD... Better than nothing
Other than Netflix can HDR10 file be played with regular video players like MX Player and the Android stock video player?
HDR UHD 4K Demos | 4K Media
UHD 4K demos with HDR (high dynamic range), this expands the range of both contrast and color significantly.
4kmedia.org
I can play them without a problem.
But the display stays at low brightness and it does not look like HDR even with B
max brightness.
Tested with VLC and Samsung Video Player.
Now the S20 FE is on the Netflix HDR supported devices list
Maybe after a system update we can finally watch HDR content
How to use Netflix on your Android phone or tablet
To watch Netflix, download the app from the Google Play Store, open it, then follow the instructions.
help.netflix.com

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