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LG G2 is More Awesome with ̶3̶2̶0̶d̶p̶i̶ 380dpi
I came from galaxy note 2 before had G2
On that forum, people love 240dpi
Because the original 320dpi is too big and bulky
Not as crisp as 240dpi
After I got my G2
I realize, the current dpi is too big
And I edit build.prop and change to 320dpi
And modified home to works with 320dpi
You got to try it
It's really awesome G2 with 320dpi/380dpi/400dpi
I wish some skillfull dev will port original apps from 480 to 380dpi
In the mean time.... i just had to learn trial and error changing dimens
To make it looks good on 380
===========380dpi===========
@sosimple point me, he use 380 dpi, after I tried it, It's my favorite DPI now..
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1. You must be rooted (need root explorer/build.prop editor) + Xposed Module (App Settings)
2. search ro.sf.lcd_density=480
3. change it into ro.sf.lcd_density=380
4. reboot
drc13 said:
People might find experimenting with different DPI's easier with an app like texdroider rather than manually editing the build prop.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texdroider.texdroider_dpi
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of course, many apps on playstore can change density
just search playstore
*some LG apps doesn't works properly with new DPI
*even playstore is acting weird
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1. For LG Camera App and LG Message App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48743938#post48743938
Install Xposed Frameworks - Open the apps - go to download menu
1. Install App Settings Module (for LG apps)
2. Install All apps in Play Store (for Playstore Fix)
3. reboot
4. open App Settings, Search Camera - click - On - DPI = 480
5. open All Apps in Play Store Module - change fake dpi to 480
I use between 390-400 I also use tiny text in the display settings so everything fits much nicer. I haven't tried 320 but I imagine that would be a bit too small for me.
320 r u serious? im using 400 and already feel thats little bit too small
Im using my tablet port for G2 and it hurts my hand using it. Woudnt advise to use at 300 or lower
480
Build prop set to 480, xposed app settings changes everything else that's compatible to 320.
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spiderio said:
I came from galaxy note 2 before had G2
On that forum, people love 240dpi
Because the original 320dpi is too big and bulky
Not as crisp as 240dpi
After I got my G2
I realize, the current dpi is too big
And I edit build.prop and change to 320dpi
And modified home to works with 320dpi
You got to try it
It's really awesome G2 with 320dpi
I wish some skillfull dev will port original apps from 480 to 320dpi
In the mean time.... i just had to learn trial and error changing dimens
To make it looks good on 320
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Unless you're running a ASOP ROM, stock LG apps dont scale right under a different density. It sucks. I agree though everything looks better at 320.
phatmanxxl said:
Build prop set to 480, xposed app settings changes everything else that's compatible to 320.
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Unless you're running a ASOP ROM, stock LG apps dont scale right under a different density. It sucks. I agree though everything looks better at 320.
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I am using 380 dpi. If you use xposed app settings , you can define stock lg apps to run in default dpi (480) so you have no problem at all..
sosimple said:
I am using 380 dpi. If you use xposed app settings , you can define stock lg apps to run in default dpi (480) so you have no problem at all..
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Yea, I felt it was just easier to adjust the apps that looked better at 320 instead of the whole phone.
sosimple said:
I am using 380 dpi. If you use xposed app settings , you can define stock lg apps to run in default dpi (480) so you have no problem at all..
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After I tried 380 and it's indeed better than 320..
It's not too small and still crisp great looking now..
anyone know how to edit lghome.apk dimens for 380..
I use app settings for LG camera.. set it 480
For home.apk is better hardcodded than using appsetting.
I am still searching how to make the quickwindow apps in 480 dpi, I haven't found for now.
Yup 320 DPI looks just like my note was on 240 DPI :laugh:
How come this all seems backwards to me...comparing to a PC LCD monitor? I thought that more dot per inch was better...made things smaller...and yet I keep reading that fewer DPI's are the way to go?? What am I missing here?
Dedided to try 320 (from 380 which i had).. A bit small but i think i can use it..
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jaseman said:
How come this all seems backwards to me...comparing to a PC LCD monitor? I thought that more dot per inch was better...made things smaller...and yet I keep reading that fewer DPI's are the way to go?? What am I missing here?
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Maybe you should read this
http://stefan222devel.blogspot.com/2012/10/android-screen-densities-sizes.html?m=1
i have mine set at 380 dpi. looks great! thanks!
Im still on the stock rom but rooted and using xposed framework w g2 xposed and greenify. I changed dpi under android system but once rebooted i kept getting a bootloop and had to boot into recovery and flash the xposed disabler. Was the android system the correct tab to change or which ones are you guys using?
I also have build prop tweaker from the PS. Under ro.sf.lcd_density_secondary it states 480. If u change that will that take effect?
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jeff5347 said:
Im still on the stock rom but rooted and using xposed framework w g2 xposed and greenify. I changed dpi under android system but once rebooted i kept getting a bootloop and had to boot into recovery and flash the xposed disabler. Was the android system the correct tab to change or which ones are you guys using?
I also have build prop tweaker from the PS. Under ro.sf.lcd_density_secondary it states 480. If u change that will that take effect?
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idk, i just changed ro.sf.lcd_density from 480 to 380 and rebooted (using buildprop editor)
ethanhunt123 said:
idk, i just changed ro.sf.lcd_density from 480 to 380 and rebooted (using buildprop editor)
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That did it
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400 seems about right to me. But I don't like to worry about having really precise selections.
updated thread with how to change dpi for noobs :good:
Hi guys, im a galaxy s2 gt-i9100 user and how do i make my status bar thinner as it is taking up a bit of space?? Do i decompile systemui.apk or seclauncher2.apk? And what line is it to edit? I do not want to change my lcd density as touchwiz becomes weird and i do not want to install a 3rd party launcher. Please help me out guys!
I found this breakdown of the systemui:
https://android.googlesource.com/pl...b5baa/packages/SystemUI/res/values/dimens.xml
Didn't find the specific part for what you need though, sorry.
Would be cool if someone could make an exposed module for this. What I do, is just use the Expanded Desktop mode available on newer roms like CM, AOKP, etc. so it's gone till I swipe it.
es0tericcha0s said:
I found this breakdown of the systemui:
https://android.googlesource.com/pl...b5baa/packages/SystemUI/res/values/dimens.xml
Didn't find the specific part for what you need though, sorry.
Would be cool if someone could make an exposed module for this. What I do, is just use the Expanded Desktop mode available on newer roms like CM, AOKP, etc. so it's gone till I swipe it.
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Thank you for your help but every time i decompile systemui.apk i get error messages saying "could not decode attr value"
v418h4v said:
Thank you for your help but every time i decompile systemui.apk i get error messages saying "could not decode attr value"
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If you are running a TW based rom, you have to use the framework and the tw-framework files to help decompile the systemui.
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
That idea. Without those, systemui can't decompile correctly. If you are running a non TouchWiz rom then there is another issue. Make sure to use a tool that is known to work with the update you are on as there are lots of different tools to do this and some are better suited than others.
es0tericcha0s said:
If you are running a TW based rom, you have to use the framework and the tw-framework files to help decompile the systemui.
apktool if framework-res.apk
apktool if twframework-res.apk
That idea. Without those, systemui can't decompile correctly. If you are running a non TouchWiz rom then there is another issue. Make sure to use a tool that is known to work with the update you are on as there are lots of different tools to do this and some are better suited than others.
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thanks for your reply, i will try this right away
I decompiled systemui.apk successfully, one question i have is that do i put systemui.apk itself back to system/app or with twframework.apk and framework-res.apk?
There is an Xposed module for this.
It's called Dimensions editor.
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aureljared said:
There is an Xposed module for this.
It's called Dimensions editor.
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Thank you very much for this it managed to make my status bar smaller but when i try to change the icon size it doesnt change at all please help.
v418h4v said:
Thank you very much for this it managed to make my status bar smaller but when i try to change the icon size it doesnt change at all please help.
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Hmm, sorry, I don't really use Xposed for this purpose, so I think you'd be better off looking for help in the module's support page (link is in the module download page).
However you can do what I do - just lower the DPI of your device, and Android will shrink everything after you reboot - the status bar, even your apps.
Look for 'ro.sf.lcd_density' in your build.prop. Lower it by a few numbers, reboot. Repeat until you get a setup that's just right.
If you get problems with Play Store after this, look for Play Store Fixes in the Xposed download page.
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aureljared said:
Hmm, sorry, I don't really use Xposed for this purpose, so I think you'd be better off looking for help in the module's support page (link is in the module download page).
However you can do what I do - just lower the DPI of your device, and Android will shrink everything after you reboot - the status bar, even your apps.
Look for 'ro.sf.lcd_density' in your build.prop. Lower it by a few numbers, reboot. Repeat until you get a setup that's just right.
If you get problems with Play Store after this, look for Play Store Fixes in the Xposed download page.
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I would change my density but if I do my touchwiz launcher will become weird, but after setting a dpi that I like I will decompile seclauncher2 and change its dimensions hopefully this will work.:fingers-crossed:
aureljared said:
There is an Xposed module for this.
It's called Dimensions editor.
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Thanks. Dunno how I haven't seen this one...
es0tericcha0s said:
Thanks. Dunno how I haven't seen this one...
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I changed my galaxy S2 DPI from 240(default) to 200 and when i decompile seclauncher2.apk and decompile it and mod it and put it back into system/app nothing happened:crying: I edit the "dimens.xml" in values-hdpi. Am i modding the wrong file in the wrong folder? after setting my dpi from 240 to 200 does my phones still stay on hdpi or mdpi? please help! i looked on other threads for the galaxy note 2 they changed the dpi to 240 from 320 and it worked perfectly, please help guys i need to edit my s2!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-app-settings-v1-7-1-2013-12-15-t2437377
v418h4v said:
I would change my density but if I do my touchwiz launcher will become weird, but after setting a dpi that I like I will decompile seclauncher2 and change its dimensions hopefully this will work.:fingers-crossed:
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There is yet another Xposed module for this!
'App Settings' lets you set DPI, set font scaling, and even revoke permissions from individual apps.
Thank you very much for your help guys the App settings module works very good :victory:but cant seem to change dpi of my accuweather widget Do i reboot after that? because i has to reboot after changing the dpi of systemui
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/app-theme-s5-exclusive-accuweather-t2677830
es0tericcha0s said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/app-theme-s5-exclusive-accuweather-t2677830
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Thanks!!!! I manually changed the height an widget of my widget but this widget u gave me is awesome maybe ill change the dimens on that to make it a perfect fit on 230 dpi
v418h4v said:
Thanks!!!! I manually changed the height an widget of my widget but this widget u gave me is awesome maybe ill change the dimens on that to make it a perfect fit on 230 dpi
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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/
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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
ThemerSupport said:
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.
Just curious has anyone with root successfully changed the DPI? Or maybe even with the text_droider app? Without a custom recovery I'm leary to try.
bamfsig45 said:
Just curious has anyone with root successfully changed the DPI? Or maybe even with the text_droider app? Without a custom recovery I'm leary to try.
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Hello,
i chanced the DPI /Density with the Build.prop bzw there is one little problem. The camera and dailer app does not support a other DPI the laylout is a littlebit strange.
i changed from 640 to 480 and it looks good.
i found 2 entrys in the build.prop and chanced booth.
Dr4g0n said:
Hello,
i chanced the DPI /Density with the Build.prop bzw there is one little problem. The camera and dailer app does not support a other DPI the laylout is a littlebit strange.
i changed from 640 to 480 and it looks good.
i found 2 entrys in the build.prop and chanced booth.
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Thanks for the information. I'll give it a shot.
external apps
Have you tried google camera and external dialers instead?
I'm using 384 and switched to Open Camera. Dialer is wonky but still usable.
Dears, you can easily swap de dpi with a simple app : Resolution changer.
Kind regards,
Please don't use double post. My peace of advice : write your post in this thread : Good bye DPI changing?
You'll find some important informations
Hello,
I've recently found a way to change your Android phone's DPI (PPI density), it is not an app, but a flashable zip which modifies your build.prop and adds lcd density line. This is the only way to avoid bugs and issues, as applications found on the play store do not work!
If you wish to change the DPI within the flashable zip (default is 401, I suggest leaving it as is), please open the .zip file with either WinRAR, 7zip, or any other program and go to tmp folder and edit misc file to your liking!
Download: http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/HzaadqMk/file.html
Best regards,
James
works on oxygen, thanks!
I use this App and it works perfectly for mi on OxygenOS 2.1.1
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.nisarg.setdpi
Sorry guys, just to know, what kind of benefits we will get by changing DPI?
Maxximo88 said:
Sorry guys, just to know, what kind of benefits we will get by changing DPI?
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More content can be seen on the screen. And this phones default dpi is 401 anyways, dont know why oneplus chose 480.
so if I used this one nexus 5x...which to me text and icons and all are too small. How could I get them larger?
thanks
Don't waste time.... Changing DPI will cause various problem in OnePlus 2 like you won't be able to use swift keys, couldn't change profile photo of whatsapp, photo won't updated on Instagram
shibliaftab said:
Don't waste time.... Changing DPI will cause various problem in OnePlus 2 like you won't be able to use swift keys, couldn't change profile photo of whatsapp, photo won't updated on Instagram
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I don't use any of those apps you listed, but I haven't come across any other apps with issues and I've had the phone rooted+DPI changed since day 1.
joho5 said:
so if I used this one nexus 5x...which to me text and icons and all are too small. How could I get them larger?
thanks
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You basically want to make the DPI a bigger number.
I don't know what stock is for the Nexus, but it would just be a larger number where the 400 is.
ro.sf.lcd_density=400
Hydrogen uses 400 DPI so I am wonder why they have changed DPI for Oxygen.
Le dpi Changer works like a charm to set the dpi you want.
Hej everybody ☺ Is it possible to set dpi under 350 at all on opt? I'll tried but it won't stick, always return to 350 after reboot.
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Why on earth would one want a flashable zip to edit a text file?
Why not simply edit the text file? Just need to know what line to add and where.
The best option for this would be installing xposed framework AppSettings module, and go and set the DPI for individual apps. I have set it to 350 DPI and it looks great on my OnePlus2
diabole said:
Hej everybody Is it possible to set dpi under 350 at all on opt? I'll tried but it won't stick, always return to 350 after reboot.
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yeah
iam using 320 now
oediv said:
yeah
iam using 320 now
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Somehow i succeeded to set it on 280 after many attempts with textdroider ☺?
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What's the best dpi in order for all apps like SwiftKey, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat etc to work? Does 401 causes any issues with apps?
babureddy said:
The best option for this would be installing xposed framework AppSettings module, and go and set the DPI for individual apps. I have set it to 350 DPI and it looks great on my OnePlus2
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seems not work on h2os MM
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leontheship said:
seems not work on h2os MM
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I just had the same problem, tried different apps that would change build.prop-file and so on, with no luck.
So I opened build.prop-file myself and learned that the custom dpi I had set was in there, but the line was commented out.
#ro.sf.lcd_density=300
Removed the leading #, saved file and rebooted. All good now!
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On latest Oxygen 3 , dpi changers are not working anymore. But after googling i found out you can change DPI without any app or zip or file editor. Just with a terminal emulator or adb shell:
su
wm density # prints current dpi
wm density (WhatUWant) # sets dpi
exit # cleanly exit root
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After that do a reboot.