With the talk of Samsung releasing the SGSII line with just about the lowest resolution on the market, has anyone been using an LCD Density changer (or just changed the density) to effectively give a better resolution?
How are the results? Does it cause any issues in apps or what not?
I have unfortunately touchwiz can't handle the change, i mean it still works but it doesn't adapt to the new size, neither does the dialer. tried turning off compatibility mode in spare parts, but that did nothing.
Here is a screenie from when I was running CM7.1 nightly 9 with ADW EX launcher set to 8x8 homescreen with DPI set to 200
The dialer was compressed, but nothing that some editing of the numerical PNG files in contacts.apk couldn't fix. It worked fine, no force closes anywhere.
Super simple to do, just use Root Explorer to edit /system/build.prop and change the line:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
...save + exit and reboot.
The smaller the number, the more compressed the pixels. My Dell Streak 5 default is dpi 160, so using a 4x4 touchwiz homescreen at 240 dpi is taking some getting use to.
Some market apps will refuse to install at anything other than stock dpi. Not a big deal, revert changes + reboot + install + mod dpi again + reboot + done.
For the record, I'm using UnNamed 1.1 this week at stock DPI (and amazed that I kinda like TW4)
Okay im looking at that line so how do i edit it? Forgive me im new to this stuff /
SGS2 rooted and Overclocked to 1.5ghz stock rom p
No prob. Using Root Explorer, navigate to /system/ and make sure to hit the button in the top right "Mount R/W"
Long press "build.prop" and select Open in Text Editor
Make the change to the line "ro.sf.lcd_density=240" to whatever you want (200 probably works best)
Hit Menu softkey and choose "Save & Exit"
Root Explorer will automatically save a backup copy of build.prop
Reboot your phone to apply DPI change.
There is also a free root file manager called Super Manager, but I haven't used it.
I came from a dell streak as well so the stock 240 density was WAY too big for me. Mine is set to 200 now and like it much better! But i ditched TW and i'm currently running UnNamed + ADWex.
nickshertzer, i'm currently attempting to edit the Phone.apk so the dialer stretches out. How did you go about doing this? I've got the Phone.apk decompiled, can't it be fixed by editing the dip values in the .xml files?
I found this thread with a script to edit the dialer for the I9000 that i'm attempting to use as a rough guide.
nickshertzer said:
Here is a screenie from when I was running CM7.1 nightly 9 with ADW EX launcher set to 8x8 homescreen with DPI set to 200
The dialer was compressed, but nothing that some editing of the numerical PNG files in contacts.apk couldn't fix. It worked fine, no force closes anywhere.
Super simple to do, just use Root Explorer to edit /system/build.prop and change the line:
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
...save + exit and reboot.
The smaller the number, the more compressed the pixels. My Dell Streak 5 default is dpi 160, so using a 4x4 touchwiz homescreen at 240 dpi is taking some getting use to.
Some market apps will refuse to install at anything other than stock dpi. Not a big deal, revert changes + reboot + install + mod dpi again + reboot + done.
For the record, I'm using UnNamed 1.1 this week at stock DPI (and amazed that I kinda like TW4)
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Nick I tried your method several different ways and have been going around an around with this for several weeks on our phone and also Sprint version too and the revert back does not stick or still allow to download/update the apps from the market. Tried restarting, clearing cache and resetting the market data and restarting but it still would persist and not allow the updates and incompatibility. The only success I experience is right after I update to a newer version of ROM or clean install all together (which for obvious reasons) resets the phone and then allows the update actions. It is just very frustrating that the DPI change would hinder "Certain Apps" from updating. Anyone have ideas on a future solution besides Nicks input on the manual fix? I think we have brilliant screens with lots of potential for various display options and I miss using the 200dpi settings, but application updates and use of the market is much more important for daily use.
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fone_fanatic said:
I came from a dell streak as well so the stock 240 density was WAY too big for me. Mine is set to 200 now and like it much better! But i ditched TW and i'm currently running UnNamed + ADWex.
nickshertzer, i'm currently attempting to edit the Phone.apk so the dialer stretches out. How did you go about doing this? I've got the Phone.apk decompiled, can't it be fixed by editing the dip values in the .xml files?
I found this thread with a script to edit the dialer for the I9000 that i'm attempting to use as a rough guide.
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I have used the dialer files from this thread you mentioned and it all works fine on this ROM the only down side is once you theme that it changes to the themed dialer and goes with the 240 adjusted dialer. I would hope you could share your input and steps (If not too complex) to allow themers to integrate into their themes for multi dpi users.
No need to edit build.prop, this app does it for you:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/lcd-resolution-(root)/com.wemobs.android.lcdresolution
My biggest issue is the fact that the market sometimes won't let you install stuff at non240 densities.
poofyhairguy said:
No need to edit build.prop, this app does it for you:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/lcd-resolution-(root)/com.wemobs.android.lcdresolution
My biggest issue is the fact that the market sometimes won't let you install stuff at non240 densities.
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this has been posted as an issue, go here and star it to bring it to the attention of the android devs.
qwertyaas said:
With the talk of Samsung releasing the SGSII line with just about the lowest resolution on the market, has anyone been using an LCD Density changer (or just changed the density) to effectively give a better resolution?
How are the results? Does it cause any issues in apps or what not?
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Lowest res on the market? 800x480 is the industry standard at the moment. Not the best, but certainly not the lowest.
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I use 180 on a daily basis. In order to get around the dialer issue. I replace contacts.apk in Unnamed 2.21 with the one from Mikey's Serendipity 8.2 works perfectly except for the already in-call dialer pad which i rarely ever use is still small but the regular dialer is now stretched to full screen. It comes down to editing a .xml file or two if you want to attempt yourself.
Hperdroid has touchwiz that works on 160. it is my understanding most market things work with that density
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I am running the CM7 lastest nightly and I have my lcd density to 220. It makes everything look not so huge as it normally is on 240. It does not break anything as far as I can tell.
hekoman said:
I am running the CM7 lastest nightly and I have my lcd density to 220. It makes everything look not so huge as it normally is on 240. It does not break anything as far as I can tell.
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How does the dialer look at 220? I'm running Turkbey, and everything looks great and proportional at 200 and 220 except for the dialer. It becomes offset to the left, so I'm just keeping it at stock 240.
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Man_Cave_Tech said:
How does the dialer look at 220? I'm running Turkbey, and everything looks great and proportional at 200 and 220 except for the dialer. It becomes offset to the left, so I'm just keeping it at stock 240.
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I use my phone at 220 without any issues. I have stopped using the stock dialer since I tried DW contacts. It didn't have any problem when I switched from 240 to 220.
People having issues with stock dialer at 220 could try it out.
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jazzboyrules said:
I use my phone at 220 without any issues. I have stopped using the stock dialer since I tried DW contacts. It didn't have any problem when I switched from 240 to 220.
People having issues with stock dialer at 220 could try it out.
Sent from my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II
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Ok, thanks for the input. I'll give that a try when I get home from work tonight.
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I've been using a LCD Density of 185 for as long as I can remember. It's rare now to see an app that doesn't like a custom lcd density setting. Occasionally I run into an app on the market that doesn't like it, and I get the banner at the top of the screen. Since I edit the build.prop for my density setting I have to keep an app handy just incase I get the market issue. But it's an easy fix- use app to get back 240 density> manage applications> market> clear data. Open market> download desired app! Love 185. Probably wouldn't go any lower personally but... for the most part, most apps will happily still work and fill the screen
What do we won lowering the density?
RatusNatus said:
What do we won lowering the density?
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User preference. By lowering the density you virtually make the screen bigger. (More can fit on the screen)
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Coreym said:
User preference. By lowering the density you virtually make the screen bigger. (More can fit on the screen)
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But it's not the same using a launcher that gives you more columns and rows?
Just saying
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Info from this thread originally - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=760805
Since we are using larger screens google recommends we change our dpi from 240 to 160, this probably looks fine for stock builds but on sense builds everything looks crazy. I currently have mine(on a sense build) at 210 however feel free to change it to what is best for you.
to perform this modification
pull the build.prop from /system/build.prop
open the file using a text editor and change ro.sf.lcd_density=240 to ro.sf.lcd_density=160(or whatever number you choose)
then push the file back to /system/build.prob
(i used a paid app called root explorer for this process)
if you want you use terminal emulator or adb here are the commands:
su
cp /system/build.prop /sdcard
then once youve edited the file
cp /sdcard/build.prop /system
you can use the same commands over adb by entering adb shell
download the spare parts app from the market and untick the compatibility mode then reboot (this fixes the issues some apps have with scaling)
the result of this mod is more things fit on the screen e.g. lists and web pages and games like raging thunder 2 look better as they arent being stretched out as much.
i recommend for a sense build: 200 to 220
for a vanilla build 160-220
if anyone has any better numbers please post
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http://members.ping.de/~sven/dpi.html
input the values for HD2, you get ~217 dpi if you want to be anal about it
I wonder what effect not specifying any DPI would have...
this would be great if the lockscreen wallpaper would be retained... changing the dpi messes with the static wallpapers set...
I've tried 200, looks ok. I've always thought that we need to up the dpi, at 240 its way too huge for our screen.
160 messed everything up for me, the notification bar etc only filled half the screen. Other than that it looked awesome though! 200 might be the best, would be good to hear other opinions, not got a great deal of time to test
Is there a way to do it without Root Explorer?
FreakyFerret said:
Is there a way to do it without Root Explorer?
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Go to your windows mobile, then edit the same file from the same folder of the Android. (not sure whether this works on all build, Shu8i build does work)
jubeh said:
http://members.ping.de/~sven/dpi.html
input the values for HD2, you get ~217 dpi if you want to be anal about it
I wonder what effect not specifying any DPI would have...
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217 looks like 220 and leaving it blank sets it 160(thats what it looks like i cant tell really since it is blank)
pongster said:
this would be great if the lockscreen wallpaper would be retained... changing the dpi messes with the static wallpapers set...
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would using a higher res wallpaper fix this?
Jragar said:
160 messed everything up for me, the notification bar etc only filled half the screen. Other than that it looked awesome though! 200 might be the best, would be good to hear other opinions, not got a great deal of time to test
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160 on sense didn't mess up my status bar although some widgeds dissappeared. Which build are you using?
Interesting thread. I am using Mattc 1.5b Froyo. Anybody tries this? I am afraid of screwing my almost perfect setup.
Let me know what setting you used.
xkravenx said:
Interesting thread. I am using Mattc 1.5b Froyo. Anybody tries this? I am afraid of screwing my almost perfect setup.
Let me know what setting you used.
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im on the same build as you with 210
copy out ur android folder onto ur hardisk as backup before u do the mod and u are safe if ur screen becomes black or u dun like it or it glitches badly and u cant modify it since u cant see the screen display properly..
This is sick,now my screen looks massive.Thx 4 the info..
"I pity the fool that owns an iPhone 4"
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please can you post before and after pictures
with 220 most of the apps doesnt scale properly and some doesnt work at all. Back to 240.
I set mine to 210.
It's hard to see the difference. I use MattC 1.5b with Froyo version...
The icons for "folder organizer" look smaller. But everything else seems to be the same. e.g. the htc sense applications, home, etc.
Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me.
here are some screenshots from the dpi changed from 240 to 200
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please can you post before and after pictures
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This is what I've tried with mattcnexusleo1.1_512....
the 240 / 200:
I like the 200, it makes the keyboard smaller enough for me to type easier.
**mods please delete my post. JJbdoggg raced me to it...only sec's late sorry...
the settings wont keep on shu8i builds... weird... i tried modifying build.prop both on the phone and on pc... after pushing and rebooting it doesnt change, it actually changes back to 240... i tried the spare parts workaround, unchecking compat. mode and still no luck. any ideaS?
palosjr said:
the settings wont keep on shu8i builds... weird... i tried modifying build.prop both on the phone and on pc... after pushing and rebooting it doesnt change, it actually changes back to 240... i tried the spare parts workaround, unchecking compat. mode and still no luck. any ideaS?
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Yeah your right same goes with me. I can't change it either that is why i used mattcnexusleo1.1_512 build. It worked with it...
palosjr said:
the settings wont keep on shu8i builds... weird... i tried modifying build.prop both on the phone and on pc... after pushing and rebooting it doesnt change, it actually changes back to 240... i tried the spare parts workaround, unchecking compat. mode and still no luck. any ideaS?
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apeatan said:
Yeah your right same goes with me. I can't change it either that is why i used mattcnexusleo1.1_512 build. It worked with it...
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You change build for that ? o-o
Shubcraft have cyanogen mod, wich is much more easier to make updates, no need to push anything and its great if you do a mistake see post above
-great tip thanks ! My screen looks really huge now at 200.. The appdraw is impressive too ... I'll wait for tomorrow to see if these smaller fonts are still readable with the sun.
My Personal Density Is 120 But the Major Issue Which Forces Me To Go Back to My Original Phone Density [160] Is Due To
1. Apps Not Resizeing Properly On The Screen
2. Market Apps Getting Incompatible Upon Change
Well I Have Found the Fix for the Second Issue While Checking The XDA Forms The Day Before, Its Tested By Me On Our ACE And Its Really WORKS!
Heres What Must Be Done.
1. Go to Settings >> Applications >> Manage applications >> All.
2. Scroll down and click on Market.
3. Click on the "Clear data" button.
4. Using whatever method you favor, change the LCD density to 160 for now.
5. Reboot your device.
6. Go to the Market and click the Accept button when prompted.
7. Go back and change the LCD density back to whatever you like.
8. Reboot your device.
See Simple And Effective!
Now Must Find The First Fix.
Till Then Bye And Salam.
Samsung Galaxy Ace [Rooted]
Cyanogenmod 7.2 RC0 ICS FINAL
Turboboast v8.5 And SlaidMOD v3
8 GB Class 10 Sd Card Ext
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what does the density change even do..
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Somebody working this tutorial?
Sent from my GT-S5830
Density change = larger resolution
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
Somebody working this tutorial?
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I Have And It Works!
Works! But 120 is too small for me. About to leave it at like 130 or so
EDIT: Had to restore my phone using a Nandroid Backup. Tried changing the ADW theme and I'm guessing it didn't work correctly and my home screen couldn't load. So I'm guessing a fix is, changing themes in normal 160 density then switch down to whatever you want.
EDIT 2: The problem was that the theme wasn't for LDPI devices. Heads up everyone; make sure your theme supports the density you're setting phone at so you won't get any deformed icons or glitches.
SuperAce609 said:
Works! But 120 is too small for me. About to leave it at like 130 or so
EDIT: Had to restore my phone using a Nandroid Backup. Tried changing the ADW theme and I'm guessing it didn't work correctly and my home screen couldn't load. So I'm guessing a fix is, changing themes in normal 160 density then switch down to whatever you want.
EDIT 2: The problem was that the theme wasn't for LDPI devices. Heads up everyone; make sure your theme supports the density you're setting phone at so you won't get any deformed icons or glitches.
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Glad For U
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Haha. I'm sorry, forgot to press thanks. Good job man
dialer...
I like mine set to 140 but i have only one program that gives a me a problem and thats the dialer... and of course that a pretty big problem lol... any suggestions..
I've been running my GS2 at 220 DPI lately and am really loving the "extra space" it affords- especially in the amount of text the Kindle app can display now. The main issue I have noticed however is that installing apps from the market requires jumping through several hoops- namely: changing DPI back to 240, rebooting, restoring market from a backup.
Just though it could be good to start a thread as a hub for DPI issues on this phone and and also to see if there is some obvious solution I have missed.
Running ICScrewd 2.1 and Siyah 2.6.9.
Edit: Experimenting with LCD Density Modder Pro right now (2.99). Looks like it fixed the market....
phatalbert1000 said:
I've been running my GS2 at 220 DPI lately and am really loving the "extra space" it affords- especially in the amount of text the Kindle app can display now. The main issue I have noticed however is that installing apps from the market requires jumping through several hoops- namely: changing DPI back to 240, rebooting, restoring market from a backup.
Just though it could be good to start a thread as a hub for DPI issues on this phone and and also to see if there is some obvious solution I have missed.
Running ICScrewd 2.1 and Siyah 2.6.9.
Edit: Experimenting with LCD Density Modder Pro right now (2.99). Looks like it fixed the market....
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This modded Market version helps when changing LCD densities.
There is still little hassle involved, but not as much as restoring market from backup.
1. Install this modded market (as in, move it t0 /system/app as vending.apk and rename the old vending.apk to something like vending.apkbak)
2. Reboot
3. Go to settings -> applications and clear data in Market app.
Catch: That clear data step has to be repeated after EVERY reboot.
When i changed my dpi. Touchwiz launcher is all messed up oh well
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To get around market error with different DPI all you have to do is keep an app handy for switching back to the default 240, then go into "manage apps", find market and clear data. No need to reboot or restore a backup of the market. I use a LCD Density setting of 185 and have for over a year.. that's the only issue I've seen is the market..that and stock Sammy apps some don't resize to fit the screen.
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Touchwiz apps can be adjusted for the changed dpi. I run at 180-190 normally. If you have a dialer you want adjusted for multidpi let me know I'll adjust it and upload to my multidpi thread in the themes forum.
Haven't had too much time but I'm also working on resizing the calculator, calendar and other touchwiz apps for the changed dpi.
There's also a patched market going around that I've used that fixes the "this app is not compatible with this device." cant remember where I found it though.
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nh5 said:
Touchwiz apps can be adjusted for the changed dpi. I run at 180-190 normally. If you have a dialer you want adjusted for multidpi let me know I'll adjust it and upload to my multidpi thread in the themes forum.
Haven't had too much time but I'm also working on resizing the calculator, calendar and other touchwiz apps for the changed dpi.
There's also a patched market going around that I've used that fixes the "this app is not compatible with this device." cant remember where I found it though.
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Good stuff nh5! Yep calculator and calendar were the other ones. Good to know though and I may contact you in the future
The modded market is linked a few posts up I believe.
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Battery consumption
As anyone noticed an high increase in battery usage when running on lower DPI?
I'm at 192 dpi and the battery life go down much faster.
pfontana77 said:
As anyone noticed an high increase in battery usage when running on lower DPI?
I'm at 192 dpi and the battery life go down much faster.
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I don't. I run at 200 though, no lower.
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pfontana77 said:
As anyone noticed an high increase in battery usage when running on lower DPI?
I'm at 192 dpi and the battery life go down much faster.
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Custom DPI should not affect battery whatsoever. I have used 185 for freaking ever now.. no increased battery drain. ICS has amazing battery life.
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Thanks guys, i can't use anymore the 240 dpi, so this is a good news
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I've been at 200 for a very long time with no issues since getting LCD Modder Pro. It costs a few bucks, but the Market/PlayStore works perfectly after using its Fix Market Compatibility function. Works on GB and ICS.
Get LCD Density Modder Pro. Flawless. I flash nightlies often and this males it a cinch and Market fix works Evert time.
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Dungeon47 said:
I've been at 200 for a very long time with no issues since getting LCD Modder Pro. It costs a few bucks, but the Market/PlayStore works perfectly after using its Fix Market Compatibility function. Works on GB and ICS.
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I've used LCD Modder Pro, but i had an issue with the market fix.
First it deleted my google account, second it increase the activity of Android System process to an average of 20%, resulting in a battery drain even when plugged!
I'm using rooted stock rom 2.3.6 and Siyah kernel.
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pfontana77 said:
As anyone noticed an high increase in battery usage when running on lower DPI?
I'm at 192 dpi and the battery life go down much faster.
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Did it just "feel" like you were getting higher drain or did you notice something in usage reporting?
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pfontana77 said:
I've used LCD Modder Pro, but i had an issue with the market fix.
First it deleted my google account, second it increase the activity of Android System process to an average of 20%, resulting in a battery drain even when plugged!
I'm using rooted stock rom 2.3.6 and Siyah kernel.
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What makes you think the LCD Modder Pro app was the culprit? Did your Android System usage lower when you changed DPI another way? Did you check for any relevant wake locks with Better Battery Stats?
Thanks for your input!
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LCD modder pro caused my market to not work and it took a complete reflash to fix. The time it took to do that I couldn't refund it. Now I'm waiting to hear back from the greater to see if I'll get my money back.
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Absolutely love changing the DPI. I don't think I could use an Android phone at 240. everything looks so gigantic.
Ashhong said:
Absolutely love changing the DPI. I don't think I could use an Android phone at 240. everything looks so gigantic.
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Haha I know. Been using 185 for a long time.. now when I play with 240 EVERYTHING seems so ridiculously big.
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phatalbert1000 said:
What makes you think the LCD Modder Pro app was the culprit? Did your Android System usage lower when you changed DPI another way? Did you check for any relevant wake locks with Better Battery Stats?
Thanks for your input!
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
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The fact that the problem start just after installing the fixed market from lcd modder pro. I've not collected data because i've reflashed a backup of the rom. Next time i will collect more data.
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Phatalbert1000, thanx for all your help!! I found this what do you think?
WARNING this is a question there are boot loop reports after doing this
1. Open Root Explorer.
2. Go to /system
3. Click on Mount RW (It should appear as Mount RO, that’s when it is correct!)
4. Look for build.prop. Long press on the file and press Open file in Editor
5. Scroll down to ro.sf.lcd_density=240
6. Change the value to anywhere between 180 and 240. The lower the value, the higher density your screen will have.
7. Click on the Menu button, and Save and Exit.
8. Reboot.
Method II – Before flashing a Custom ROM (Including AOSP ROMs for your phone)
1. Open the zip file containing the custom ROM.
2. Navigate to System Folder, then extract build.prop to your Desktop.
3. Edit the file using Notepad or EditPad or Notepad++
4. Click Ctrl + F(Search) and enter ’ro.sf.lcd_density’ or navigate to this line.
5. Change the value to your desired (Higher Value = Bigger font and lower density, Lower Value = Higher Density and smaller font)
6. Save the build.prop file and replace back into the zip file in the same place.
7. Flash the Custom ROM as per directions."
I was looking at it but when in editing build.prop. I find 2 lines of ’ro.sf.lcd_density=240’ you would change both I would think do you know? And why wouldn't Captian Phone Bricker just do that if it's that easy? What is the stock GB set at it was perfect?
Change Pixel Density for Galaxy Note 3 and Recommended DPI Settings for System Apps.
Requires Root!
Works on any Rom!
With the Note 3 Packing a 1920x1080 resolution, the first thing I did when I got the phone was work on taking advantage of the real estate the screen has to offer. Many of the Pixel density settings from the Note 2 work on the Note 3, but keep in mind the formula changed with the new screen size and resolution change. I'm just going to call it "Preferred DPI" as most will agree, its a comfortable viewing option.
The easiest way I have found is to change the overall layout from 480 to 320, then going in and tweaking some individual apps.
Overall most of the apps will function as normal, however some system apps will not look right, especially the Dialer and Camera/Gallery views.
Note 2:
Factory DPI: 320
Preferred DPI: 240
Note 3
Factory DPI: 480
Preferred DPI: 320
To change all apps and programs to be viewed in 320 mode is to modify the build.prop settings.
There are multiple ways to do this, but the easiest I have found is to download Rom Toolbox. The Lite version will allow you to easily edit the app. Support your devs, buy pro or donate and give credit to these app & rom creators.
Rom Toolbox Lite Rom Toolbox Pro
Step 1: Changing phone pixel density from 480 to 320
Open Rom Toolbox
Go to the Performance Tab
Select the build.prop Editor
Click the Magnifying Glass to search
Type in "Density"
Click on the ro.sf.lcd_density
Change the Property Value from 480 to 320
Click YES on reboot prompt
Step 2: Download and Install Xposed Framework and App Settings Module
Without rewriting guides that are already available, you can read the general guides here on how to install Xposed Framework.
Guide by Max from High on Android
Download Xposed Framework by Xda Developer rovo89
Download Xposed App Settings Module by rovo89 & Tunstwenty
You will need to install Xposed Framework, and the Xposed App Settings Module by clicking on the above threads. The threads are maintained and updated regularly. Xposed has the ability to update itself, and also provides updates to the modules, which is a great feature.
Once these are installed you can then begin to change apps back to 480 DPI if they don't look right.
Step 3:Recommended Apps to Revert to Stock Density
You can change any app you wish, but the ones that I recommend to keep at stock DPI mainly due to cropping issues are the dialer, contacts, camera, and gallery.
I am currently running Jellybombed Rom, so you may see some extra apps in screenshots, as well as blue text.
I also ran this on the stock rooted Samsung Rom, and the Rooted Deodexed rom before going to Jellybomb.
These are my personal preferences, and im sure I have more than I need selected, but I wanted to make sure all elements worked.
Camera for example has many sub apps such as editing and trimming.
Contacts has 4 tabs for Phone, Groups, Favorites, Contacts
Phone has 4 tabs for Keypad, Logs, Favorites, Contacts.
Bolded are the most essential, the non bolded are personal preference. Feel free to add your own.
com.arcsoft.picmovie
com.arcsoft.picturesbest.app
com.android.app.popupcalculator Calculator
com.sec.android.app.camera Camera
com.sec.factory.camera Camera
com.sec.android.app.collage Samsung Gallery
com.sec.phone - Phone
com.android.contacts - Contacts
com.android.providers.telephony
com.arcsoft.picaction.app
com.arcsoft.demo.piclear
com.sec.android.gallery3d Alternate Gallery
com.google.android.gallery3d Alternate Gallery
com.lidroid.sgs.secretcode
com.android.mms - Texting
com.android.phone - Phone Dialer
com.sec.sprextension.phoneinfo
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
com.sec.android.filter
com.samsung.everglades.video - Samsung Video App
com.sec.yosemite.phone
com.lifevibes.trimapp
com.sec.android.app.storycam
com.sec.android.app.videoplayer - Samsung Default Video Player
com.android.vpndialogs
ma.wanam.xposed
com.google.android.youtube
I have not had any issues with the Android Market, and DPI settings yet, however there is a module called Play Store Fixes you can run within Xposed.
The launcher I use is ADW Launcher
The current Rom used in the screenshots is Jellybomb Domination
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This is so necessary for the note 3. Thanks for the post!!
Awesome job.
Any clue what app the pen input app is? The one you activate by clicking the pen square over inputs?
It looks like it follows the app's dpi, but wondering if that can be pegged at 480 for every app?
320 feels a tinge too small. Any idea what other settings could be used easily that aren't so small?
I just went in and changed a bunch to make it better. Thanks for the suggestion.
Do you know which is the lockscreen?
Any idea what program the sview case window is under?
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Jbroad572 said:
Any idea what program the sview case window is under?
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It's not a particular program, from what I've read you would have to leave the system at 480 and individually change apps to 320 to keep the S View Window working properly :\
datajosh said:
It's not a particular program, from what I've read you would have to leave the system at 480 and individually change apps to 320 to keep the S View Window working properly :\
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Im going back to stock deodexed this weekend to test out some things.
I had some issues with editing pictures ( mainly getting the redeye tool to work with pinch to zoom) so Im going to go back to "as close to stock" as possible to rule out any theme/app settings from Jellybombed.
Ill try to play with the factory apps a bit to get a better list.
Im one of those .. "as soon as i get a phone I root, change dpi, then freeze or remove every system app with "samsung" or "sprint" on it.. and this time around its knox to add to the list.
Then again thats what I done with hundreds of computers for the last 15 or so years, so the habit kind of carries on =)
Not a fan of bloatware =)
rawdikrik said:
320 feels a tinge too small. Any idea what other settings could be used easily that aren't so small?
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I would love to see more screenshots. I had rooted and went to 240dpi on my original note, and love the way that looks. Still on the fence with rooting my note 3. Haven't read enough about knox, even though I know there are ways to root without tripping knox now. But I m itching to change my dpi
Thanks for the guide. I put mine at 370 dpi, which looks good for me, without being too tiny
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anyone tried changing DPI to "Android System" and "System UI"? I had this changed on my Note 2 (to 240) so that the settings and overall UI was smaller. I tried changing it on the Note 3 to different DPI to test out but it seem sto leave a small border right under the status bar. I tried 320, 350, 370, 400 .. I'm using Nova Launcher btw. (JellyBombed ROM)
onebelo said:
anyone tried changing DPI to "Android System" and "System UI"? I had this changed on my Note 2 (to 240) so that the settings and overall UI was smaller. I tried changing it on the Note 3 to different DPI to test out but it seem sto leave a small border right under the status bar. I tried 320, 350, 370, 400 .. I'm using Nova Launcher btw. (JellyBombed ROM)
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Hmm surprised since your running Nova. . I thought only stock launcher did that. .
Speaking of which. . Anyone thinking about redoing the stock launcher to handle the better dpi?
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cherylbaker said:
Hmm surprised since your running Nova. . I thought only stock launcher did that. .
Speaking of which. . Anyone thinking about redoing the stock launcher to handle the better dpi?
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yea specially since it looked fine on the note2. Perhaps it's the higher res of the note3?
Does the lockscreen have a separate package? Or is it part of a larger package?
Im trying to change the phone dialer back to stock, but despite the changes it stays the same at 370. What am I doing wrong?
badnews640 said:
Im trying to change the phone dialer back to stock, but despite the changes it stays the same at 370. What am I doing wrong?
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Try checking all 3 of these settings to 480
com.android.providers.telephony
com.sec.phone
com.android.phone
You can set them manually to 480 (stock)
If you set your overall DPI to something like 370 you need to make those apps bigger individually to 480
cherylbaker said:
Hmm surprised since your running Nova. . I thought only stock launcher did that. .
Speaking of which. . Anyone thinking about redoing the stock launcher to handle the better dpi?
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I use a scaleable launcher ( ADW EX) for that reason.
In the past when I tried to modify the stock launcher or system UI, it would cause all kinds of force closes..
The primary reasons i believe is due to how Touchwiz integrates its widgets- like clock for example
Changing just systemUI or Launcher but not changing all the other components manually that are linked to it can trigger "Unfortunately System UI Has stopped Working" errors.
The keyboard is another one thats tied in, as well as the lockscreen.
I haven't gotten around to trying to do all of that, or learning how to yet.. which is why i made the guide with the already available apps.
By changing the overall system UI and using a different launcher, you can have the smaller slim status bar, without having everything else break, since all of the DPIs match. Then finding different processes to tweak with "App Settings" allows you to experiment safely without risking breaking everything.
One super annoying issue i had back when I did DPI tweaking on my Note 2 was if you didnt flash a replacement keyboard in recovery, you would have to setup android by continously tapping the error message all the way through phone setup until you could get to the settings screen to change the samsung keyboard to a different one. Samsung's keyboard dosen't like dpi changes on the note 2. But so far no issues personally with the note 3.
chaosrecords said:
Try checking all 3 of these settings to 480
com.android.providers.telephony
com.sec.phone
com.android.phone
You can set them manually to 480 (stock)
If you set your overall DPI to something like 370 you need to make those apps bigger individually to 480
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Along with a hunch, I found another thread that stated to change contacts and contact storage as well as dialer storage. That fixed it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440365
Quick question can u provide more detailed instructions to reverting those apps u listed back to stock dpi...I try to do it through xposed app settings but the corrections aren't taking
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lunchboxVA said:
Quick question can u provide more detailed instructions to reverting those apps u listed back to stock dpi...I try to do it through xposed app settings but the corrections aren't taking
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Nvm phone dpi and contacts dpi both have to be changed at the same time
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Does anybody else have an issue when they change there dpi where whatsapp wallpaper changes to a standard white background?
Any way around it?
its annoying and i have been researching for days and cant seem to find anything to fix it.
Hi all,
I have found a way to change the dpi without root, just using adb and cmd and it worked like a charm...well, almost. There are a couple of UI glitches that appear when you reduce (or increase for that matter) the dpi.
Firstly, the icons on the home screen mess up, but that's not SUCH an issue as you can install another launcher or in my case, find an icon pack that doesn't show the mess up quite as much (my preferable choice because you see the icons set in different areas of the UI, such as the notifications shade and recents menu, settings, etc.)
Secondly, and the most annoying, is the crop function messes up in the weirdest way. Whether it be when changing wallpaper or trying to crop a picture in CamScanner, the image you choose appears zoomed in and there is no way to zoom out or even move the image around, only zoom in further.
Now, my question is, has anyone managed to find a suitable dpi that MIUI does not have a problem with, or are there some standard dpi's MIUI uses apart from 480? Or has anyone found a way around any of these issues (or any other issues they may have encountered when changing the dpi)? Last but not least, is there a custom version of MIUI out there, or a rom that has it's visuals (and camera app) but custom tailored to suit various dpi's and other modifications?
I really cannot live with the stock dpi of 480, it's like using a phone made for old people, waaaay too large EVERYTHING on a large screen, I want to see more on a large screen. But I also am not yet prepared to go off MIUI as I really like their UI, visually, and I know any other rom will lose a lot of camera quality amoungst some other things like battery life, etc.
Thanks guys in advance for any advice.
Use 400 DPI ..There is no issue ..I am using it from 1Month
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Anands3 said:
Use 400 DPI ..There is no issue ..I am using it from 1Month
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Which method?
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Textdroider App from play store
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If the original one is 386 I think 400 is kinda useless... Or did you mean 300?
Original is 403dpi if I'm not mistaken. I set mine to 375 and it's absolutely perfect..
Default density is 480.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ wm density
Physical density: 480
Zak108 said:
Hi all,
I have found a way to change the dpi without root, just using adb and cmd and it worked like a charm...well, almost. There are a couple of UI glitches that appear when you reduce (or increase for that matter) the dpi.
Firstly, the icons on the home screen mess up, but that's not SUCH an issue as you can install another launcher or in my case, find an icon pack that doesn't show the mess up quite as much (my preferable choice because you see the icons set in different areas of the UI, such as the notifications shade and recents menu, settings, etc.)
Secondly, and the most annoying, is the crop function messes up in the weirdest way. Whether it be when changing wallpaper or trying to crop a picture in CamScanner, the image you choose appears zoomed in and there is no way to zoom out or even move the image around, only zoom in further.
Now, my question is, has anyone managed to find a suitable dpi that MIUI does not have a problem with, or are there some standard dpi's MIUI uses apart from 480? Or has anyone found a way around any of these issues (or any other issues they may have encountered when changing the dpi)? Last but not least, is there a custom version of MIUI out there, or a rom that has it's visuals (and camera app) but custom tailored to suit various dpi's and other modifications?
I really cannot live with the stock dpi of 480, it's like using a phone made for old people, waaaay too large EVERYTHING on a large screen, I want to see more on a large screen. But I also am not yet prepared to go off MIUI as I really like their UI, visually, and I know any other rom will lose a lot of camera quality amoungst some other things like battery life, etc.
Thanks guys in advance for any advice.
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Is it possible to change the density using terminal emulator directly on phone? Or do I need to have PC?
GarbeVR said:
If the original one is 386 I think 400 is kinda useless... Or did you mean 300?
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No, the original is 480, which is too large...where did you get the number 386 from? perhaps it is another one of their phone's stock DPI, which means MIUI might not warp on this DPI value? Will check it out, but any information you have, please let me know
h4gH said:
Is it possible to change the density using terminal emulator directly on phone? Or do I need to have PC?
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Not sure about that, I only tried it from the pc, sorry.
Zak108 said:
Not sure about that, I only tried it from the pc, sorry.
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OK will try at home then.
Just to be sure - phone has to be in FASTBOOT mode to accept ADB commands from PC right?
used some of the suggested DPI's but...
so, thanks guys, used some of the suggested DPI values, 386 and 375, and mostly everything works fine....except still some small issues with the icons and the cropping. try and set a wallpaper for a whatsapp group for example, photo shows as zoomed in and cannot zoom out to choose a crop of the WHOLE image like I used to....have attached some screenshots of what happens to my icons....is this possibly because I am not rooted that the DPI value is not getting set in to the system correctly? Is anyone who is rooted facing the same issues or not?
might convince me to root, this is the first device i have managed to be happy without rooting lol
h4gH said:
OK will try at home then.
Just to be sure - phone has to be in FASTBOOT mode to accept ADB commands from PC right?
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No, no need....as long as you have ADB drivers installed and you are launching the CMD from within the ADB folder, it will work. Oh and of course USB debugging enabled and the first time it tried to access the phone for ADB details, you will need to allow it to by hitting remember and ok on the phone
h4gH said:
Is it possible to change the density using terminal emulator directly on phone? Or do I need to have PC?
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Yes. I do bellow commands with Terminal Emulador on Android. My Device is Kenzo with MIUI 8:
su
wm density 400
The value you change to your preferred
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Zak108 said:
so, thanks guys, used some of the suggested DPI values, 386 and 375, and mostly everything works fine....except still some small issues with the icons and the cropping. try and set a wallpaper for a whatsapp group for example, photo shows as zoomed in and cannot zoom out to choose a crop of the WHOLE image like I used to....have attached some screenshots of what happens to my icons....is this possibly because I am not rooted that the DPI value is not getting set in to the system correctly? Is anyone who is rooted facing the same issues or not?
might convince me to root, this is the first device i have managed to be happy without rooting lol
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Which theme is this?
BlueJeans said:
Which theme is this?
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Roger Rabbit...I think at the time of the screenshots I was using a different theme for the status bar, but can't remember as I am now using Eureka 8 Pro. Roger Rabbit is the base theme though, quite like the grey simplicity.
GarbeVR said:
If the original one is 386 I think 400 is kinda useless... Or did you mean 300?
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The original isn't near 386. I went down to 380 and everything it far smaller than a 6 dpi difference. I'd say stock is closer to 430 - 450
Yes man, you was right the original DPI is 440, the app textdroiderDPI was showing me an incorrect value of 386 (maybe a little bug...).
Setting it on 440 with LeDpiChanger gave me a full stock MIUI size
Stock is 480DPI, changers give bad result...just root and change build.prop ro.sf.lcd_density=
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Stock is 480DPI, changers give bad result...just root and change build.prop ro.sf.lcd_density=
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Thank you sir, this works for me on MIUI 8.1.1.0 global stable, change my screen density to 420. Icons are perfect.