FAQ-0527 Why does Java seem to display only four grey levels?


FAQ-0527 Why does Java seem to display only four grey levels?

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Classification:	Java	Category:	AWT
Created:	10/19/2000	Modified:	06/25/2001
Number:	FAQ-0527
Platform:	Not Applicable

Question:
I am displaying a 16 grey level jpeg image using Java, but it only appears on the screen in 4 levels of grey. Is it possible to display the full 16 levels under Java? I have managed to display all the grey levels using C++ so I know the device is capable.

Answer:
In Symbian's Runtime for Java, only 4 grey levels are available for use. Likewise only 256 colours are accessible. It is intended that in a future release, the 16 grey levels available to native code will be usable also by Java programs.