Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
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Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
Hello all,
I have been using Linux Mint for quite some time and I have just installed the new Mint 19 Cinnamon 64 bits version on my notebook.
I never have faced issues on my screen before but since I installed this new release I am having a annoying dark image even increasing the brightness to the max. I have even tried to install the new kernel 4.15.0-24 over 4.15.0-20 which was first intalled but the results are the same.
My notebook is a Lenovo S400 with Intel Graphics.
Can somebody give any ideas on how to solve this?
I have been using Linux Mint for quite some time and I have just installed the new Mint 19 Cinnamon 64 bits version on my notebook.
I never have faced issues on my screen before but since I installed this new release I am having a annoying dark image even increasing the brightness to the max. I have even tried to install the new kernel 4.15.0-24 over 4.15.0-20 which was first intalled but the results are the same.
My notebook is a Lenovo S400 with Intel Graphics.
Can somebody give any ideas on how to solve this?
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Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
Post results from terminal for
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grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/*
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
If your Fn+ key combos don't work you can set backlight brightness to max like this:
This resets display server brightness (change eDP-1 to the name of your display, if necessary):
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sudo cp /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/max_brightness /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness
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xrandr --output eDP-1 --brightness 1
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
JeremyB wrote: ⤴Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:35 pm Post results from terminal forCode: Select all
grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/*
I got the following results:
luiz@snowy:/sys/class/backlight/ideapad$ grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/ideapad/*
/sys/class/backlight/ideapad/actual_brightness:16
/sys/class/backlight/ideapad/bl_power:0
/sys/class/backlight/ideapad/brightness:16
grep: /sys/class/backlight/ideapad/device: É um diretório
/sys/class/backlight/ideapad/max_brightness:16
grep: /sys/class/backlight/ideapad/power: É um diretório
grep: /sys/class/backlight/ideapad/subsystem: É um diretório
/sys/class/backlight/ideapad/type:platform
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Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
Yup, I have checked those, looks like values are at max already, although screen is still dark. Even reseting display servergm10 wrote: ⤴Thu Jul 12, 2018 6:42 pm If your Fn+ key combos don't work you can set backlight brightness to max like this:This resets display server brightness (change eDP-1 to the name of your display, if necessary):Code: Select all
sudo cp /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/max_brightness /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness
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xrandr --output eDP-1 --brightness 1
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
/sys/class/backlight/ideapad/bl_power:0 looks weird. It's not at 0 for my screen at least.
Otherwise might be a color correction setting. At least redshift and colord (colormgr) are installed by default.
Otherwise might be a color correction setting. At least redshift and colord (colormgr) are installed by default.
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
What would be your value for bl_power? I could try to increase the value and see the results.
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
My value is at 4 but it's a different panel. For example, my max_brightness is 96000 while yours is 16, so you really cannot compare the values. I just noticed the 0 because it typically means off, that's all. But I really don't know what it should be, it's probably ok as is.lggregorio wrote: ⤴Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:44 pmWhat would be your value for bl_power? I could try to increase the value and see the results.
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
True, I also have tried to increase this value but the results are the same. I guess I will need to rollback to 18.3 version while I look for a solutiongm10 wrote: ⤴Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:56 pmMy value is at 4 but it's a different panel. For example, my max_brightness is 96000 while yours is 16, so you really cannot compare the values. I just noticed the 0 because it typically means off, that's all. But I really don't know what it should be, it's probably ok as is.lggregorio wrote: ⤴Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:44 pmWhat would be your value for bl_power? I could try to increase the value and see the results.
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
I tried to change my value and my screen just blacked out. Better to be left alone I guess.
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Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
You might try this progressive scheme:
https://sites.google.com/site/easylinux ... adjustable
(item 4 and further, left column)
https://sites.google.com/site/easylinux ... adjustable
(item 4 and further, left column)
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Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
Yes I have tried to follow these steps but still no luck, strangely I have downgraded to mint 18.3 and the problem is now solved.Pjotr wrote: ⤴Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:06 pm You might try this progressive scheme:
https://sites.google.com/site/easylinux ... adjustable
(item 4 and further, left column)
I will wait for some time and try again or move to another version, LMDE for example.
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
I have the same problem on my lenovo p500 touch running mint 19. I can get the brightness to stay at 100% if I use the fn keys while it's booting up but otherwise if I try and touch the brightness at all, it goes to super dim. I'll try rolling back to 18.3.
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
I have the same issue on my Lenovo thinkpad t410 (ancient beast) when testing out LM 19.1 via live USB image. ( Recently upgraded from Mint 17.3 (i know) to Mint 18.3 on my way to 19.1. ) and using the commands above i am able to monitor changing values for backlight brightness and actual brightness.
Where it was comfortable when i started reading this post.
Keyboard function adjust brightness to low readability.
Keyboard function adjust brightness to max.
Keyboard function adjust brightness to something in the middle.
Would be curious to learn if anyone has uncovered a persist-able config/setting which can be adjusted.
Where it was comfortable when i started reading this post.
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x_user_x@x_user_x-ThinkPad-T410 ~ $ grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/*
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/actual_brightness:1688
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/bl_power:0
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness:1688
grep: /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/device: Is a directory
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/max_brightness:4437
grep: /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/power: Is a directory
grep: /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/subsystem: Is a directory
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/type:raw
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x_user_x@x_user_x-ThinkPad-T410 ~ $ grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/*
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/actual_brightness:122
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/bl_power:0
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness:122
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/max_brightness:4437
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x_user_x@x_user_x-ThinkPad-T410 ~ $ grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/*
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/actual_brightness:4437
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/bl_power:0
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness:4437
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/max_brightness:4437
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x_user_x@x_user_x-ThinkPad-T410 ~ $ grep [[:alnum:]] /sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/*
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/actual_brightness:748
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/bl_power:0
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/brightness:748
/sys/class/backlight/intel_backlight/max_brightness:4437
Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
I installed a system for the kids in the basement but have noticed the screen goes black like it is asleep, NumLock lights up, but not CapsLock nor ScrollLock. The LinuxMint power management settings indicate the screen should never turn off, but it does. In fact, it dims fairly quickly, but not sure how long it is before it goes completely black / asleep. Is this the same problem mentioned in this thread or is it something different?
LinuxMint 19.1 Tessa MATE 1.20.1 on a HP EliteOne 800 G1 AiO.
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Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
@rjt: better to start your own thread for this.
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Re: Very dark screen brightness on Mint 19
Thanks @Pjotr, fyi: the link appears to be 404 now ands appears to have moved to https://easylinuxtipsproject.blogspot.c ... y.html#ID4
In 19.1 my Fn+ key combos are functional. This is evidenced by the change in brightness values.
The issue is that after inital boot or login, the brightness starts at 0 everytime.
Additional research indicates that i have both 'acpi_video0' & 'intel_backlight'.
is it possible that it's not selecting the right one?
In 19.1 my Fn+ key combos are functional. This is evidenced by the change in brightness values.
The issue is that after inital boot or login, the brightness starts at 0 everytime.
Additional research indicates that i have both 'acpi_video0' & 'intel_backlight'.
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ls /sys/class/backlight/
acpi_video0 intel_backlight