Flicker Bug

[macswitch]

I have the flicker bug.

I tried the latest Intel display drivers 15.31, but still got it.

Anyone found a solution yet? The sensor diagnostics etc on Microsoft's support site says it has an issue and gives up.

Edmund

 

[mitchellvii]

Flicker bug?

 

[malberttoo]

Yes, please explain the problem more fully.

 

[macswitch]

The screen changes brightness a bit during video playback, and also at other times if you watch closely. I'm into color management so I'm sensitive to this sort of thing.

surface pro brightness bug - Microsoft Community

Edmund

 

[mitchellvii]

The screen changes brightness a bit during video playback, and also at other times if you watch closely. I'm into color management so I'm sensitive to this sort of thing.

surface pro brightness bug - Microsoft Community


Edmund

Well first choice would be to turn off Auto-brightness in PC settings / General / Screen. Also go to your Power Settings and disable dimming.

 

[macswitch]

Been there done that - *it's a known bug* and I hope Microsoft will stomp on it soon.

Microsoft Surface Pro hit by auto-brightness bug | Expert Reviews

Edmund

 

[mitchellvii]

Been there done that - *it's a known bug* and I hope Microsoft will stomp on it soon.

Microsoft Surface Pro hit by auto-brightness bug | Expert Reviews

Edmund

Huh, never experienced it.

 

[BC3]

Huh, never experienced it.

I have it as well. Very pronounced with 720p video playbacks from Youtube at full screen. Please let me know if you find a way to resolve. I've done the recommended adjustments to the display settings, driver updates, etc..

FWIW - I'm running W8.1

 

[machistmo]

IIRC it was a power setting and something else.

Here we go : Posted from surface pro brightness bug - Microsoft Community


Great news folks! I was able to fix this issue!!!!! :-D

So the issue appears to be the Intel HD 4000 implementing 2 forms of battery saving contrast adapting. But we have no ability to change these settings by default.


So first of all make sure your dynamic brightness is turned off in your PC Settings and/or battery plan. Then...


Go Intel's site and download and then install the latest driver for the Intel HD Graphics 4000.


I believe this is the correct link -


EDIT: Oops my link was for the 32 bit driver. This is the one you need -

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...cs+driver+for+windows+7*+and+windows+8*+(exe)



This should give you access to the Intel Graphics and Media Control panel when you right click and select Graphics Properties from the desktop.


Select ADVANCED MODE


GOTO > MEDIA > IMAGE ENHANCEMENT and disable "Adaptive Contrast Enhancement"


Then GOTO > POWER > Change POWER SOURCE to "On Battery" and make sure "Display Power Saving Technology" is disabled (that is unchecked).


Click APPLY and viola no more dynamic contrast annoyances!


YAY!

 

[pierre118]

This is the latest Intel (beta) driver, version 15.33. Maybe this one works too : https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=22935