So the prime reason i root my devices is to mess around with the DPI. Has anyone tried any display densities besides the stock 320? If yes, how do you like it?
femmyade2001 said:
So the prime reason i root my devices is to mess around with the DPI. Has anyone tried any display densities besides the stock 320? If yes, how do you like it?
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240 here. Everything working, no incompatible apps in Google play, because 240 is one of the standard values used by some devs.
Drifus Dreskeke said:
240 here. Everything working, no incompatible apps in Google play, because 240 is one of the standard values used by some devs.
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Wanna post a screenshot of 240 DPI, just of your homescreen or something?
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Wanna post a screenshot of 240 DPI, just of your homescreen or something?
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Sure!
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Drifus Dreskeke said:
240 here. Everything working, no incompatible apps in Google play, because 240 is one of the standard values used by some devs.
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Thanks @Drifus Dreskeke. Loving the screenshot too. I will give it a shot
Pardon my ignorance, would 240 make things larger? This would be great for my very poor eyes
Skid71 said:
Pardon my ignorance, would 240 make things larger? This would be great for my very poor eyes
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No. Instead, everything gets smaller, when you decrease the LCD density. To make things larger, increase it.
Usually we use this trick to make better use of the screen. More content and less interface area.
Try increasing the font size, or play with the accessibility settings. Maybe this can help you.
Drifus Dreskeke said:
No. Instead, everything gets smaller, when you decrease the LCD density. To make things larger, increase it.
Usually we use this trick to make better use of the screen. More content and less interface area.
Try increasing the font size, or play with the accessibility settings. Maybe this can help you.
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Those things certainly help. I wish you could modify the invert option. Triple tap to zoom is good. Just need a little more than the standard large or extra large font.
Thank you for the quick reply. Much appreciated.
I think I prefer 260 DPI. Everything seems to be working so far.
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I think I prefer 260 DPI. Everything seems to be working so far.
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You need reboot 2 times to verify if an app became incompatible. On 260 Botanicula, Bright weather and Angry Bird HD were blocked.
But if you don't use anything that is blocked, be happy! Like me, with the Nexus 5 on 261 (1 pixel before going into the world of phablets). ?
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I haven't seen any mention of this.
thanks
Never noticed that before, just checked mine, I don't seem to have that, although my notification bar is messed up looking to start with, I have random bars on the side.
ive noticed that on mine too
This is most likely because of your LCD density. I changed mine to 160 and this little seam went away.
junkrobot said:
This is most likely because of your LCD density. I changed mine to 160 and this little seam went away.
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How does one do this?
edit: nvm, found this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884602
and changed value according to this thread. Thanks junkrobot
Here's a little post I found detailing the procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14047816&postcount=2
Hopefully this helps! Everyone likes different LCD densities, but I'm happy with 160, personally. It looks really crisp!
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Here's a little post I found detailing the procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14047816&postcount=2
Hopefully this helps! Everyone likes different LCD densities, but I'm happy with 160, personally. It looks really crisp!
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Huh. Have they fixed the "My Apps" in the market from disappearing when you change to 160 dpi?
Google Maps work now at 160?
Which Gapps did you install?
ace7196 said:
Huh. Have they fixed the "My Apps" in the market from disappearing when you change to 160 dpi?
Google Maps work now at 160?
Which Gapps did you install?
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You know, I hadn't checked my apps at all, but I've had inconsistent results on that regardless of density, I think. What density do you prefer? I use Gapps 20110307. I also haven't attempted to use Maps, honestly.
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Huh. Have they fixed the "My Apps" in the market from disappearing when you change to 160 dpi?
Google Maps work now at 160?
Which Gapps did you install?
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Thats really odd! why does this matter to gapps I wonder?
I've messed with mine plenty and never lost the My Apps button.
Went from default (161) to 187, down to 175, and now on 170.
Tinkering around, everything works fine.
I just wanted to post that I've upgraded to one of the nightlies and it seems to be fixed w/ 161
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I just wanted to post that I've upgraded to one of the nightlies and it seems to be fixed w/ 161
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I noticed this on the newer nightlies as well. If it's not to much trouble could you tell me what theme that is you are using?
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I just wanted to post that I've upgraded to one of the nightlies and it seems to be fixed w/ 161
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Yes, I too can confirm this problem has been fixed in the nightlies.
both the themes gingerblur and elegant steel are amazing on the nook.. especially elegant steel. also both correct the bug aforementioned in this thread.
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I noticed this on the newer nightlies as well. If it's not to much trouble could you tell me what theme that is you are using?
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Orange Octane by UpwardSpiral - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11760329#post11760329
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Been thinking of playing with the LCD density but briefly reading thru posts on google and some people have had calibration and touch issues if they tweak their lcd density on their devices, so this has kinda put me off. Just wondered if anyone was braver than me?
Well, I went ahead and updated the dpi using lcd density modder app from the market. I think the sweet spot is 190 but I have the screen shots, 240, 200, 190. As you can see you can fit a lot more on the screen if you set the dpi to 190.
Apparently some apps struggle with this change but so far everything working ok. Sorry for image sizes but I think they emphasise the point
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Out of interest what is the default dpi?
The default value was 240, and i currently have it on 190
I simply modified the build.prop entry for icd density to read 190 and all is well. I made a backup of the build.prop of course just in case.
It makes the screen look sharper I think.
cvcduty said:
I simply modified the build.prop entry for icd density to read 190 and all is well. I made a backup of the build.prop of course just in case.
It makes the screen look sharper I think.
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Thats all these apps do to be fair.
Yea I used 190 as well with a free app called "LCD Resolution" it has the option to apply on reboot as well
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Did anyone notice that some of the graphics on the lockscreen come up short after setting the DPI to 190? (I also tried at 210 and while the effect is not as noticeable, it's still there.) Also some of the icons in the notification bar are slightly "off". Although it does look a bit better with a lower LCD density, I prefer fit/finish. Thanks for the tip though.
Changing the lcd density is a hack at the end of the day, and some rendered elements will not like it. I take the approach that it is a trade off of functionality versus aesthetics
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i will try 190 dpi
Eh I tried 190 DPI and while it did make it look better on menu-oriented lists like in the Setting app... everything else was awful (the app positioning, the lockscreen, pretty much everthing else scaled for 240).
Its interesting that we can adjust this, but I would say it's not worth it at all other than to just try once.
I just tried it too.. cool to play around with but 240 looks best, imo.
Well... I just hit the ill effects of changing the density. Some of my apps are shown "incompatible with your device" message.
No big deal, but... annoying.
I wonder if some of the "cracked market" fixes for other devices will work with this player.
Anyone know?
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I got it! I used the Hacked Market per directions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456306 -> http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/ to get the Market fooled to thinking I had DPI set at 240. All my apps which were shown "not compatible" with 190 DPI, are now available.
cvcduty said:
Well... I just hit the ill effects of changing the density. Some of my apps are shown "incompatible with your device" message.
No big deal, but... annoying.
I wonder if some of the "cracked market" fixes for other devices will work with this player.
Anyone know?
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I got it! I used the Hacked Market per directions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456306 -> http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/ to get the Market fooled to thinking I had DPI set at 240. All my apps which were shown "not compatible" with 190 DPI, are now available.
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How can you stand the whole screen not being used lol Even @ 190dpi it's still 4x4 and looks horrible =P
4X4? Do you mean the launcher layout?
I use ADW EX and I have no problems with the screen space. The only minor thing that barely bugs me is the lock screen that looks partial.
Well, I am hoping that we get some custom roms on this thing soon. I am running ICS on my Cappy and TP and I am loving it.
guys the best hp touchpad dpi is 155
just try it. no crash in the trebuchet launcher and its very goog
i just calculate this
10.1 --------------------- 149 dpi
9.7 ----------------------- 155 dpi
evrything working very well .icons are amazing
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sahhar1993 said:
guys the best hp touchpad dpi is 155
just try it. no crash in the trebuchet launcher and its very goog
i just calculate this
10.1 --------------------- 149 dpi
9.7 ----------------------- 155 dpi
evrything working very well .icons are amazing
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Thanks for the info, I'm sure I could do a bit of research to find out but...
Where did you set this? CM settings somewhere?
EDIT: build.prop?
Thanks!
sean is here. said:
Thanks for the info, I'm sure I could do a bit of research to find out but...
Where did you set this? CM settings somewhere?
EDIT: build.prop?
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yes just edit build.prop
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yes just edit build.prop
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done. dropped down to 155. But it was initially set @ 160.
Isn't more better, here...or is it a question of the hardware not being able to render 160?
sean is here. said:
Thanks for the info, I'm sure I could do a bit of research to find out but...
Where did you set this? CM settings somewhere?
EDIT: build.prop?
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Edit build.prop use "Root Explore" .
set line: ro.sf.lcd_density
sean is here. said:
done. dropped down to 155. But it was initially set @ 160.
Isn't more better, here...or is it a question of the hardware not being able to render 160?
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icons and launcher much better using 155 than 160
nguyenhonganh said:
Edit build.prop use "Root Explore" .
set line: ro.sf.lcd_density
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yes change 160 to 155
thanks for the tip, was using 140 but 155 does look a lot better
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I'm feeling 132 on mine and haven't had any problems... it's the native dpi of the device. 155 seems too big to me.
/shrug
But I also like an icon/widget free desktop - so at 132 - you may not be happy with how those look, but apps look great
I m also using 132 and its great. I have even installed the cracked market from rootzwiki and that works great as well.
+1 for 132dpi. It looks great, the launcher gets a little finicky with icon placement but once I'd got all my icons in place its really worked well. Tablet apps in particular look really good.
I prefer 145. On the homescreen it fits 9 icons horizontally, right to the edges. Also the top and bottom margins are tight.
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oh man, that's exactly the change i wanted to make. bought build prop editor from the market. thanks for the tip for screen size ^
I tried 155, 145, 132 personally i stick with 132 looks good.
132 looks amazing. Which makes sense when you consider that's what the display was designed for, and what webOS uses (as well as the same size and resolution iPad).
I am liking 120 so far..
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132 is best, but it breaks the market.
https://twitter.com/#!/dalingrin/status/159553612597563392
There is a fix available here http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/
And there is no need to pay for build.prop editors, this does the job just fine http://tinyurl.com/7xoup64
I just use the free app: DPI Changer. No build prop editing needed.
For me, everything except default 160 (which is too big) looks like crap: fonts are ugly, icons are low quality, etc.
i tried 132 and i thought the text in some apps was too small. I dont think our screen is good enough to use that dpi. The text is blurry.
Are we able to change the LCD density with this device? I'm on AOKP, on my phone I usually use ROM Toolbox to change it and that works nicely at 160 - 180 dpi depending on preference.
If we are able to change density, what are people running that A.) Doesn't cause any OS issues and B.) Seems to be a good density for tablets( obviously I'd like something smaller than default to fit more stuff on the screen ).
Also does anyone know if there is a way to remove the persistent search bar and app draw icons with AOKP( or another ROM ) and also if there is a way to remove the margin on top, bottom, left and right? I'd like my widgets to be just about flush with the devices edge if at all possible.
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Are we able to change the LCD density with this device? I'm on AOKP, on my phone I usually use ROM Toolbox to change it and that works nicely at 160 - 180 dpi depending on preference.
If we are able to change density, what are people running that A.) Doesn't cause any OS issues and B.) Seems to be a good density for tablets( obviously I'd like something smaller than default to fit more stuff on the screen ).
Also does anyone know if there is a way to remove the persistent search bar and app draw icons with AOKP( or another ROM ) and also if there is a way to remove the margin on top, bottom, left and right? I'd like my widgets to be just about flush with the devices edge if at all possible.
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Don't know about any of the AOKP stuff, but the LCD Density is just controlled via your build.prop I'm pretty sure. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU EDIT IT AND BE SURE TO MAKE A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FILE! Just d/l buil.prop editor and have a look around it and the forum, you'll easily be able to change it.
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Don't know about any of the AOKP stuff, but the LCD Density is just controlled via your build.prop I'm pretty sure. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU EDIT IT AND BE SURE TO MAKE A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FILE! Just d/l buil.prop editor and have a look around it and the forum, you'll easily be able to change it.
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Thanks ... I just wanted to make sure the device supported it is all, usually use Rom Toolbox to do the build.prop edits, thanks for the info.
lcd density is based on screen size and pixels. No software can change that.
Unless your talking about system ui size?
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lcd density is based on screen size and pixels. No software can change that.
Unless your talking about system ui size?
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Yes, was talking about UI size, and yes, I changed this all the way done to 120 without a problem, but settled on 140 as a good setting for fitting more info on the screen. Also set a 10 x 10 grid with Nova Launcher which looks great
Would you mind posting up a screen shot? I have trouble trying to fill up my regular screen.
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lcd density is based on screen size and pixels. No software can change that.
Unless your talking about system ui size?
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Yes, but it is called LCD Density. In our settings, and by Google itself.
LCD Density on Android Explained
ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR ORIGINAL FILES BEFORE EDITING
All examples from my phone.
ROM Toolbox Lite Easy way to change things like this without downloading multiple apps and text editors. Consider the Pro version, it's good.
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Or just build.prop Editor, find ro.sf.lcd_density or whatever, and edit appropriately. Be careful, editing this can cause a lot of problems with your device and its apps, so keep the numbers reasonable.
If you run non-stock DPI, it will take a LOT of work to get widgets to display correctly.
I am running SlimKat 4.4.2 on Galaxy Note 2 with global DPI 245, and had offset widgets from the start, which wasn't surprising. So I installed Xposed & App Settings module, set Themer to 320 DPI, rebooted to recovery, wiped cache & dalvik, launched Themer again, and still had graphical glitches:
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I tinkered with individual widget settings and discovered the widgets are positioned in absolute pixels from margins. It would be awesome if users had the option to set graphical elements in relative terms, ie, a percentage of the distance from margins/center.
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It would be awesome if users had the option to set graphical elements in relative terms, ie, a percentage of the distance from margins/center.
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Nice idea, using relative positioning and size (HTML like?) would make themes more usable on different screen resolutions. However, this would not play well with themes that have the objects designed directly into the wallpaper
I don't understand what are you trying to say. Can you clear it for me?
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I don't understand what are you trying to say. Can you clear it for me?
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Grame, do you have any experience with HTML and CSS?
If you do styling of text in them you have a possibility to chose precise or relative size of text by using tags saying something like:
font-size: 16px - this is absolute size of text
but you can also say :
font-size: 2em - this is relative size saying that the text should be double the standard size for what ever the default text size is on the device
Same is possible for size and position where you can define them in pixels or percents
As I understand what OP said, Themer now uses positioning in pixels (absolute) like setting the battery status 10 pixels from right border and 10 from top. If theme instead allowed for percentage (as well as pixels) it would help with scalability of themes for different sizes and resolutions. As I said the only issue to solve would be graphics that are built into the wallpaper.
I am also having a lot of trouble with widgets on themer
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I am also having a lot of trouble with widgets on themer
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ME TOO
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ME TOO
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What problems are you having? The more information you provide us the better we can help
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ME TOO
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me too its make me feel upset