[xeroslash]

My screen will sometimes go dim while I'm using my storm for different things. I have the backlight set to 50 and timer at 20 second.

I can't do anything to bring it to normal brightness when it happens. It will go dim and stay dim until it finally decides to brighten up again. Anyone have similar problems or know how to fix this?

Currently running .148

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[jtoro2716]

Have auto dim screen to off?

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[mkurz12]

Yup, same here. Started a few days after I started running .148

[mkurz12]

Have auto dim screen to off?

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I have the auto dim set to off, but it's still doing it. Mine comes back on sometimes if tap the screen but doesn't always work.

[Mharka]

I have similar problems. I dont know what the fix is. I am still asking around...

[pkcable]

Rut oh! Sounds like a bug

[manofice1]

this happened to me too on .148

[david42545]

I do not believe that this is a bug with .148, as I have noticed this very issue, with .75, .109, .131, .141, and .148

I only notice this when I am using the phone outdoors and depending on the actual sunlight varience, the screen will sometimes dim or get brighter, depending on the degree brightnees of outside light / glare.

[pgumby]

I had this issue since .132, so I'm not sure its isolated to .148. Never saw this on .75.

[joe917]

Same problem here on .148

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[manofice1]

I do not believe that this is a bug with .148, as I have noticed this very issue, with .75, .109, .131, .141, and .148

I only notice this when I am using the phone outdoors and depending on the actual sunlight varience, the screen will sometimes dim or get brighter, depending on the degree brightnees of outside light / glare.

yeah when it happens to me, i'm usually outside

[Morf32]

The screen is supposed to get brighter in high-light surroundings (like while you're in direct sunlight), and it is supposed to then dim again when you are in darker surroundings (like when you are indoors).

I have noticed no difference in setting the Auto Dim to "off". I am wondering if this just means that the screen is never supposed to dim below what you have its brightness set to.

For example... if you have the backlight set to 50, and you go outside, it should get brighter. The device is designed to respond this way. However, when you go back inside, and the screen dims, it should never dim below 50 since that is what you have it set to.

I have not been able to confirm this theory, but it is the only thing I can think of that turning the Auto Dim off would have any affect on.

[aframe99]

I've also had this issue on several diferent builds. Its horrible in diect sunlight.

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[MyndMayze]

Ok I just thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, now I know I'm not the only one seeing things.

[Transfigured]

I have noticed no difference in setting the Auto Dim to "off".

In complete dark 10% w/auto dim is like 5%. Backlight is tolerable!

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i'm on .75 and i have this problem too.

[Transfigured]

OP et al...suggestions:

Options > screen/keyboard > backlight timeout > 2min & automatically dim backlight > off.

Vary backlight brightness according 2 conditions/preference.

Use auto dim in (semi)darkness.

Unwanted timeout/black screen > gently press menu or escape key.

Works for me...on .75.

[SenorStorm]

this is from the blackberry website.

About backlighting
The backlighting for the screen is designed to adjust automatically so that you can use your device in various lighting conditions.

SOURCE:
About backlighting

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this is from the blackberry website...

BTW u can get same w/Help>display & keyboard>backlighting.

[stacdatpaper]

Upgraded from .75 to .148 today and i'm also having problem with brightness of my screen. Also please help someone, i've lost my contacts, is there a way to only reinstall contacts back to my phone, everything else is good. Thanks

[mdude85]

I have noticed no difference in setting the Auto Dim to "off". I am wondering if this just means that the screen is never supposed to dim below what you have its brightness set to.

Yes. Do a search people, this has been discussed numerous times~

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Addendum--

Alternative causes/solutions:

1. 3rd party screen lock > uninstall.
2. Device in bedside mode > clock > menu > exit bedside mode.
3. Temporary glitch > battery pull.

[Transfigured]

Upgraded from .75 to .148 today...please help someone, i've lost my contacts.

For some a simple battery pull (w/device ON) retrieved contacts.