[MOD] Build.prop modifications - Note Edge Android Development

Hello, I am by no means a dev but had a useful modification to my edge I wanted to share.
I came from a G3 and there was a thread about modifications to the build.prop file.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-build-prop-tweaks-free-ram-t2825693
I found the stock scaling to be a little cramped for a 1440p screen.
I used a build.prop editor and simply found the ro.sf.lcd_density property and switched the scaling around.
There seems to be 2 ro.sf.lcd_density property. One at 640 and one at 480. 640 is the one you want to change around. I'm guessing 480 is for the easy mode or the ultra power setting mode.
I liked the stock PPI on my G3 but when I set the Edge to the stock PPI of 540 things were a bit small. I found that 590 hits the mark for me.
Like I said I'm no dev and this was just a handy trick I happened to pick up while I owned a G3. If anyone has any more useful properties to edit feel free to add.
I'm going to try out the disable all android log edit as well and see if it helps performance ever so slightly more.
DISLAIMER
Do with your own risk, I'm not responsible for your devices
I'm not responsible if your device bootloops.
Make sure you know what you are doing.
Tested and works fine on my 915S

reserved in case?

Just noticed that the only thing this affects is the camera app. For some reason the camera app cannot adjust to the new dpi and it stays the same size as if it was 640 and registers touch not where icons are but where the icons would've been in if the dpi was 640. So far this is the only thing that's an issue. Taking photos still work fine but video mode crashes. Anyone know a fix?

You can always use app settings module in xposed and reset the density of the apps.
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panjaby said:
You can always use app settings module in xposed and reset the density of the apps.
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Doesn't work to "fix" the camera app. Video still crashes.
But I am using app settings to change chrome, instagram, maps, etc. :good:

In that case you might want to change the build prop dpi back to stock and change the per app dpi with the module. That's how I've done it and have no problems.

panjaby said:
In that case you might want to change the build prop dpi back to stock and change the per app dpi with the module. That's how I've done it and have no problems.
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I love the dpi change the most on the main screen. Is this possible with the module? Also this seems like a lot of work >.<
Anyone else find any other interesting mods to build prop

I have changed systemui, settings, and many other apps with no problems.
Yes it's a bit of work but on the brighter side if some app doesn't like it you can always change it back to stock.

Some screen shots

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Nice panjaby!
do you have problems with the Edge panel?

No the edge panel is working great
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No the edge panel is working great
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If anything I figured the edge panel would crash due to dpi change and was surprised to find it working just fine but the camera app? cmon... hahaha
I'll try it out. The dpi change allows for so much more room for activities in the notification panel it's amazing.

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Nice. What DPI did you use for settings and system ui?
Also, if anyone can help me solve this issue, I'd be extremely grateful:
I used the App Settings module to force auto rotation for the Touchwiz launcher. It works, but everything is shifted to the left and cut off at the bottom. Anyone know what settings I can adjust to "correct" this? Thanks!

Screenshots of what it looks like vs what it SHOULD look like are attached.

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Nice. What DPI did you use for settings and system ui?
Also, if anyone can help me solve this issue, I'd be extremely grateful:
I used the App Settings module to force auto rotation for the Touchwiz launcher. It works, but everything is shifted to the left and cut off at the bottom. Anyone know what settings I can adjust to "correct" this? Thanks!
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I found the native 540 dpi to be way too tiny and found 590 was the best for me.
As for your other question you might have better luck in the Q&A section

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Also, what is the package name to change in the app setting to change the dpi on the notification panel.

tospace2006 said:
Also, what is the package name to change in the app setting to change the dpi on the notification panel.
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System UI

[quote name="panjaby" post=57582514]Some screen shots[/QUOTE]<br />
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Nice. What DPI did you use for settings and system ui? <br />
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Also, if anyone can help me solve this issue, I'd be extremely grateful:<br />
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I used the App Settings module to force auto rotation for the Touchwiz launcher. It works, but everything is shifted to the left and cut off at the bottom. Anyone know what settings I can adjust to "correct" this? Thanks!<br/>
Im using 551 dpi for system & settings
As for modifing stock tw launcher i think its only possible if you get the modded tw launcher app i remember i saw it somewhere.
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Nice. What DPI did you use for settings and system ui? <br />
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Also, if anyone can help me solve this issue, I'd be extremely grateful:<br />
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I used the App Settings module to force auto rotation for the Touchwiz launcher. It works, but everything is shifted to the left and cut off at the bottom. Anyone know what settings I can adjust to "correct" this? Thanks!<br/>
Im using 551 dpi for system & settings
As for modifing stock tw launcher i think its only possible if you get the modded tw launcher app i remember i saw it somewhere.
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The only modified TW launcher that I've seen is the one that swaps out Briefing for the camera when you swipe all the way to the left. Is there another one?

Incase anyone missed my other post, and add requested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57706483
So I've noticed some apps say they are not compatible with the note edge on the play store.
In case anyone was not aware of you goto build.prop and change your device from tbltespr (where spr is your variant) to trltespr you get more games as the play store thinks you are a regular note 4.
The lines will be:
ro.product.name=tbltespr
ro.product.device=tbltespr
r o.build.product=tbltespr
To
ro.product.name=trltespr
ro.product.device=trltespr
r o.build.product=trltespr

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Running root at 240 ppi

This is my first post here.
I recently switched from iPhone to Note 2. I was very drawn towards a large screen with lots of real estate. The note 2 out of the box didn't do it for me. However, I read the discussions about the international version and people changing the DPI with ROMs and other methods and figured if they could do it, so could I.
After waiting 5 weeks for my pre-order to arrive, then a week for the developers to provide a root option, I finally have my wish. Here is how I did it.
1. Root
2. Install a custom launcher (I installed nova, which works for me.) Set it as default
3. Install a new keyboard and set it as default
4. Install LCD Resolution from play store. I found nowhere that discussed this option, but I tested on a GS3, GS1, and Droid Charge and it worked better than the other DPI changers.
5. Set PPI to 240 in LCD Resolution. Uncheck Always Set on Boot until you know it will be stable. This caught me in a boot loop on the GS3. The only other res I tried was 160 and it failed.
6. Reboot.
It should work great. There are a few things to note:
1. The camera looks bad. I have not replaced it with a new one yet. - Please post any suggestions.
2. The calculator and dialer dont look amazing but are usable.
3. Email in portrait doesn't use the whole screen. I use it in landscape and it great.
4. Clock does not work, but can be replaced easily. I have not found a new alarm to use yet. - Please post any suggestions.
If you get another DPI to work well, let us know.
Otherwise, this is a great mod if you need more real estate on your new screen without loosing any of the s-pen or other stock functionality.
Thanks to those of you who helped root...
hmm, doesn't seem to work for me. The prompt in the app to reboot doesn't do anything.
Can we see some screen caps?
just do it manually it doesnt cause boot loops. You can change it to any DPI you want.
Use root explorer
navigate to "System/Build props"
Hold down "build props"
choose "open with"
then choose "text editor"
scroll down a few lines look for "ro.sf.lcd_density=320"
Change the 320 to whatever you want, I use 240.
click "save and exit",
reboot your device,
profit.
Why would you want to change it if it makes stuff look bad?
you can also edit the build.prop via rom toolbox really easily and the results are attached. 240dpi is first 320dpi is second.
Your Samsung keyboard will also crash at 240dpi but you can replace it with this one made by bala_gamer http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1501015&d=1353535434
blackbass595 said:
Why would you want to change it if it makes stuff look bad?
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I haven't done it yet but a lower dpi would be great on this phone. It would let you take more advantage of such a large screen real estate.
guthrien said:
I haven't done it yet but a lower dpi would be great on this phone. It would let you take more advantage of such a large screen real estate.
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maybe but i just dont wont to change something that breaks other things. to each his own though.
blackbass595 said:
maybe but i just dont wont to change something that breaks other things. to each his own though.
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It doesn't really break anything from what I've noticed, just makes a few things appear a bit differently, but still fully functional. It's worth a shot if you're interested in doing it, and you can always change back if you find it unmanagable. Personally, a per app dpi would be ideal, because you don't always prefer every app to be at 240 dpi. But I really like it, especially with the on screen nav buttons, which even those make some apps SLIGHTLY off, but still plenty usable, and worth the small inconvenience. To each their own though.
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sleevasteve said:
It doesn't really break anything from what I've noticed, just makes a few things appear a bit differently, but still fully functional. It's worth a shot if you're interested in doing it, and you can always change back if you find it unmanagable. Personally, a per app dpi would be ideal, because you don't always prefer every app to be at 240 dpi. But I really like it, especially with the on screen nav buttons, which even those make some apps SLIGHTLY off, but still plenty usable, and worth the small inconvenience. To each their own though.
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Where did you get the nav keys?
Thanks.
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leyvatron said:
Where did you get the nav keys?
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35037379
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Mibuix0r said:
you can also edit the build.prop via rom toolbox really easily and the results are attached. 240dpi is first 320dpi is second.
Your Samsung keyboard will also crash at 240dpi but you can replace it with this one made by bala_gamer http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1501015&d=1353535434
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Is there anyway I can get the steps to you method I tried using the apps but it didn't work and now I got a white line at the top of the screen. Am flashing back to stock root to see if it will remove it. I also tried root explore but would lose the multi window edit option. Now am going for ROM tool box. Any pointers would be great.
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Is there anyway I can get the steps to you method I tried using the apps but it didn't work and now I got a white line at the top of the screen. Am flashing back to stock root to see if it will remove it. I also tried root explore but would lose the multi window edit option. Now am going for ROM tool box. Any pointers would be great.
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The white line is probably the miui battery bar, see if its on in settings> custom settings> battery bar settings. As far as the dpi, just use a root explorer to go into system>Apps>build.prop, then long press build.prop and open in text editor and change the line with "screen/lcd density" and change the value to 240(or whatever you want). Hit menu and save/exit then reboot. You are correct that you lose the edit function in multi windows, but you can always change back to edit your apps, then switch back. The change only takes 10 seconds.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35037379
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Cant get it to work.
What am I doing wrong? Do I have to be 240 dpi?
Root explorer > edit prop > scroll to bottom and add > qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 > and save
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leyvatron said:
Cant get it to work.
What am I doing wrong? Do I have to be 240 dpi?
Root explorer > edit prop > scroll to bottom and add > qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 > and save
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Now reboot. You don't have to be at any certain dpi.
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Why you would want to is easy. Ever used a tablet and seen tablet mode on apps? Stock DPI prevents apps from entering tablet mode and that was one feature I was looking very forward to with such a big screen.
leyvatron said:
Cant get it to work.
What am I doing wrong? Do I have to be 240 dpi?
Root explorer > edit prop > scroll to bottom and add > qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 > and save
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I couldn't get that to work either. I think it ma be a touchwiz conflict.
Just experienced my 2nd screen/sleep of death today, and unfortunately I'm thinking it's from the dpi. Going to change and will report back if I discover otherwise. I'll also leave my nav bar on, just to eliminate that variable. Bummer...I really hope we can incorporate a per app dpi on this phone at some point, maybe paranoid android(as long as it's reasonably compatible with the s-pen).
I also noticed my "android system" under battery was going through the roof. It was going over the screen %, but now that I changed the dpi back, it's already back under.
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I get a error in root explorer when trying to edit the dpi in the build.prop
It will not let me change the setting to 240...any ideas? yes im rooted, root permissions granted for root explorer...etc.
droidstyle said:
I get a error in root explorer when trying to edit the dpi in the build.prop
It will not let me change the setting to 240...any ideas? yes im rooted, root permissions granted for root explorer...etc.
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Make sure to use text editor or something similar. I had to long press it and "open with" for it to let me edit anything.
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increase screen RES ?

was wondering if any of you have tried to increase the screen res so that more readable data fits on the browser page ..
if so what app have u used and what setting are you using ?
and if you could upload a screen shot ..that would be awesome !
thanks
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was wondering if any of you have tried to increase the screen res so that more readable data fits on the browser page ..
if so what app have u used and what setting are you using ?
and if you could upload a screen shot ..that would be awesome !
thanks
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You can use Dolphin browser or Boat browser to enable the fullscreen mode without the address and tab bar which uses up screen space.
You can also adjust the text size if you like in the browser's setting. Increasing legibility and using dynamic mode on the display setting helps too.
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You can use Dolphin browser or Boat browser to enable the fullscreen mode without the address and tab bar which uses up screen space.
You can also adjust the text size if you like in the browser's setting. Increasing legibility and using dynamic mode on the display setting helps too.
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hi
i know that and thanks for answering..
i have an app that i side loaded onto the mega thats natively supports 10.1 displays and doesnt render correctly on the mega.. the solution is for making this app work on the mega..
i got it semi working on my lg optimus g pro due to the hi res screen shows more content but on mega all the buttons overlap each other making it totally useless
am talking about a regional app called osnplay
thanks
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hi
i know that and thanks for answering..
i have an app that i side loaded onto the mega thats natively supports 10.1 displays and doesnt render correctly on the mega.. the solution is for making this app work on the mega..
i got it semi working on my lg optimus g pro due to the hi res screen shows more content but on mega all the buttons overlap each other making it totally useless
am talking about a regional app called osnplay
thanks
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Once rooted, you can change your dpi in build.prop to fix this. Don't be surprised if it breaks other things though!
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Once rooted, you can change your dpi in build.prop to fix this. Don't be surprised if it breaks other things though!
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I tried to change res both higher 120 and lower 350 but both got problem , either the phone FC or the messaging FC , no luck , I think need to wait for custom rom
the best option is to use xposed framework
you can get it work after rooting
no need to flash
1. root the mega
2. install xposed framework like normal apk and xposed app setting app
3.now install module by going in to xposed framework app restart the mega
4.now install xposed app setting and restart again
5. open the xposed app setting app and choose any app you want to change its dpi or resolution without changing the whole system dpi,you wont get any fcs or unstable mega

[MOD] [GUIDE] 320 DPI Guide with recommended system app settings.

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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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 :\
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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 :\
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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 =)
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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)
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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)
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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.

G2 navigation bar and themer compatibility

hi there, i use the rom aeonflex on my LG G2 and can't use themer because of the screen resolution, G2 uses 1920*1080, but in the settings menu of themer says 1803*1080, DPI 480.
themer says it cannot work cause the menu bar reduces the screen dimension and cannot work.
some help?????
miqueasgl said:
hi there, i use the rom aeonflex on my LG G2 and can't use themer because of the screen resolution, G2 uses 1920*1080, but in the settings menu of themer says 1803*1080, DPI 480.
themer says it cannot work cause the menu bar reduces the screen dimension and cannot work.
some help?????
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You mean the galaxy S2 ? as the default screen resolution is actually 800 by 480,it may be the rom that is an issue and not themer
nope... LG G2.
miqueasgl said:
nope... LG G2.
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bump! still need help.
miqueasgl said:
bump! still need help.
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Hi, Themer is designed to work on a stock resolution. Make sure that all your display/resolution/DPI settings have been set to default.
miqueasgl said:
bump! still need help.
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Works fine with my G2.
Should be something in your rom settings
RandleP said:
Works fine with my G2.
Should be something in your rom settings
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what's your rom?
using the xposed option to disable the navigation bar themer works fine.
but, that's a problem on the other side, phone is not really 100% without nav bar...
miqueasgl said:
what's your rom?
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Stock so that's why it should be in your rom settings
miqueasgl said:
using the xposed option to disable the navigation bar themer works fine.
but, that's a problem on the other side, phone is not really 100% without nav bar...
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That's odd though. Make sure you haven't adjusted the sizing of the bar in any way. Any small change in your display settings will throw off all of the Themer settings.
themer will not work for me in my rom either ... i havent touched the dpi or anything .. it is 480 I believe but the screeen resolution is coming up as 1803x1080 :S... I do not know how to fix it
Yeah same here for my Xperia Z Ultra. I'd really like to try Themer, but it doesn't support the ZU. I'm on stock Sony build, no tweaks to nav bar or DPI that I know of. When I check the screen dimensions under Themer Debug Info, it says it is 1824x1080 with a DPI of 320. Perhaps it is the DPI that is the problem? Either way, would sure love a fix so I can try Themer out.
danial.aw said:
themer will not work for me in my rom either ... i havent touched the dpi or anything .. it is 480 I believe but the screeen resolution is coming up as 1803x1080 :S... I do not know how to fix it
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Hi Danial,
If your phone is rooted, please check that any other display setting has been set to default. This includes any height settings of notification/nav bars or any resolution settings. If you visit gsmarena.com, your phone settings should match the stock display settings for the G2.
luvboox said:
Yeah same here for my Xperia Z Ultra. I'd really like to try Themer, but it doesn't support the ZU. I'm on stock Sony build, no tweaks to nav bar or DPI that I know of. When I check the screen dimensions under Themer Debug Info, it says it is 1824x1080 with a DPI of 320. Perhaps it is the DPI that is the problem? Either way, would sure love a fix so I can try Themer out.
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Hi luvboox,
The developers are working very hard to improve Themer's performance and other features, however adding more device support won't be easy due to lack of resources. Once Themer is more stable we'll look into more device support such as the Z Ultra
If still not working, please see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775244
LG G2, Nav Bar, & Themer
I rooted my G2 and did resize the nav bar. Is there no size I can make it to that's smaller than stock in order to use Themer?
pyropunk2006 said:
I rooted my G2 and did resize the nav bar. Is there no size I can make it to that's smaller than stock in order to use Themer?
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Unfortunately only stock settings will work in Themer.

What is the best DPI to use Themer

Hello guys,
Could you help me? I'm trying to use Themer, but I cante because the resolution/DPI.
I have a Moto G, and I use the 220 DPI (I dont like BIG icons)
Thanks.
vcnicinho30 said:
Hello guys,
Could you help me? I'm trying to use Themer, but I cante because the resolution/DPI.
I have a Moto G, and I use the 220 DPI (I dont like BIG icons)
Thanks.
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Ditto. I believe my LCD Density Value is set to 245. But themer can't handle that so I am wondering what people are using?
vcnicinho30 said:
Hello guys,
Could you help me? I'm trying to use Themer, but I cante because the resolution/DPI.
I have a Moto G, and I use the 220 DPI (I dont like BIG icons)
Thanks.
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Only stock DPI is supported.
ThemerSupport said:
Only stock DPI is supported.
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Any intention to support multi DPI?
Alot of Custom ROMS allow easy changing of the DPI, Seems your limiting your potential market.
I Love Themer, I just cannot use it, as Landscape and Multi DPI do not work properly.
dave7802 said:
Any intention to support multi DPI?
Alot of Custom ROMS allow easy changing of the DPI, Seems your limiting your potential market.
I Love Themer, I just cannot use it, as Landscape and Multi DPI do not work properly.
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In the future we might look at multi DPI support, however at this moment the task is a lot harder than it sounds. Sorry about that.
ThemerSupport said:
In the future we might look at multi DPI support, however at this moment the task is a lot harder than it sounds. Sorry about that.
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I completely understand the complexity of the multi DPI.
But has anyone considered some pre defined DPI's
So at least the user can get a Near Enough DPI, and then tweaking the theme to fit perfectly is only minimal changes.
Again just a theory, I have never really worked on DPI.
dave7802 said:
I completely understand the complexity of the multi DPI.
But has anyone considered some pre defined DPI's
So at least the user can get a Near Enough DPI, and then tweaking the theme to fit perfectly is only minimal changes.
Again just a theory, I have never really worked on DPI.
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There's a strange relationship with a device's DPI and resolution, which is why many device aren't supported (such as the G3). We've tried what you've suggested, however "near-enough" isn't what the average user wants
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Only stock DPI is supported.
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What the stock dpi value?? :320DPI?
brunodu91 said:
What the stock dpi value?? :320DPI?
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That depends on what device you are running. This site should help: http://dpi.lv/
problems with themer app
ok I have a rooted galaxy mega and when I use the themes it fills main screen but doesnt fix rite.. is this a resolution problem please help
jlm4241985 said:
ok I have a rooted galaxy mega and when I use the themes it fills main screen but doesnt fix rite.. is this a resolution problem please help
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Hi, unfortunately the Mega isn't supported just yet due to its resolution. Hopefully it will be soon though!
I have a rooted Nexus 5 with SlimKat ROM running. SlimKat changes the DPI by default, but using BuildProp Editor I changed it to the stock 445 DPI. However, Themer says my resolution is wrong. If I set Themer as my default launcher, I can press the home button and see the default Themer appearance, I just can't download anything from the app. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
I was running trents rom on the GN2 at 270 and it looked ok. I have gotten away from this application recently though.
KRex1313 said:
I have a rooted Nexus 5 with SlimKat ROM running. SlimKat changes the DPI by default, but using BuildProp Editor I changed it to the stock 445 DPI. However, Themer says my resolution is wrong. If I set Themer as my default launcher, I can press the home button and see the default Themer appearance, I just can't download anything from the app. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
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Hi, try changing it to the default DPI settings (480), as this should help Themer recognize the themes.
Good luck!
220
I also use 220
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Hi, try changing it to the default DPI settings (480), as this should help Themer recognize the themes.
Good luck!
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It works perfectly now, thanks! By the way, Themer is awesome - great work!
Hi, I have Sony T2 ultra Dual. although its resolution doesn't support for themer. but after root, when I change its DPI value to 320, now its resolution is 1184*720. and themer is working perfect on it. May be it will help.

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