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Do we know if the resizing issue with wallpapers is going to be fixed in ics?
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That is the one thing that really ticks me off about Android devices. Unless it is the stock wallpaper you have to jump threw hoops to get it to size correctly on your screen. On Apple devices its as simple as 1 click. Why can't Android do that??
Unicorn tears. Steve soaked up all of them on the market.
its already solved. just use multipicture wallpaper from the market its free
taha_e said:
its already solved. just use multipicture wallpaper from the market its free
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That isn't solved. That's a workaround.
"Hey my headlight is out!" "Just tape a flashlight in there."
What's the "resizing issue" in the first place?
gokpog said:
What's the "resizing issue" in the first place?
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On HC devices, try setting an image as your wallpaper. Even if the image is really high-res, it only allows you to select a very small portion of the picture to use as a wallpaper. The end result is, your selection gets all blown-up and pixelated. It's nigh-impossible to get a good-looking, full-res wallpaper without using one of the stock wallpapers or a workaround.
What he said
Is this really a honeycomb issue or is it the form factor of the screen needing to have a wallpaper that fits portrait and landscape? I wonder how wallpaper selection is on the smaller galaxy tabs?
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Stardate Tab 10.1 said:
Is this really a honeycomb issue or is it the form factor of the screen needing to have a wallpaper that fits portrait and landscape? I wonder how wallpaper selection is on the smaller galaxy tabs?
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If an image fits the screen, it fits. It shouldn't matter what way I'm holding it.
Until you rotate it. Then the image won't fit the screen.
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Stardate Tab 10.1 said:
Until you rotate it. Then the image won't fit the screen.
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...Why does the image have to move when I rotate it?
Cammiesoul said:
...Why does the image have to move when I rotate it?
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think about what you have said.
if you have a landscape picture then rotate ur screen to portrait youll get black bars top and bottom.
Landscape height = 800pixels
Portrait height = 1280 pixels
then youll start complaing why do i have black bars when my screen is in portrait mode -_-
mrvtec69 said:
think about what you have said.
if you have a landscape picture then rotate ur screen to portrait youll get black bars top and bottom.
Landscape height = 800pixels
Portrait height = 1280 pixels
then youll start complaing why do i have black bars when my screen is in portrait mode -_-
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Actually his question is legit. Why the picture has to rotate? Let's say he wants to use a picture of a metal grid as the background, that picture doesn't really have to move or rotate (just like it happens on computers). There should be an option in the settings to allow this, I completely agree with him even if I doubt I'll use it very often.
...and if you want to have a nice landscape as a background picture?
You rotate your tab 180 and trees are growing upside down.
You guys do realize that this is not a bug or error.. It's a feature, the small portion you are referring to is the actual homescreen.. When you select a wallpaper it's a sort of cross. Why is it a cross? Well when you open the app drawer the wallpaper scrolls down to give another perspective.. So basicly, the horizontal bar of the cross is the actual wallpaper on the homescreen. The vertical bar is for scrolling up in the app drawer. If you don't want that move to another launcher, or set wallpaper scrolling to off.
lol @ feature.
Lets make sure the picture you want as a desktop....the thing most easily identifiable as customizing....the thing youve been doing with your desktop since windows 98....lets make sure we make it the biggest pain in the ass for you to change it to what you want.
Its ugly ,its stupid ,and useless.
All 3rd party apps door poor jobs of keeping the original res.
So AGAIN...does ICS fix this ? Anyone with half a brain or 15 seconds of Android use knows that a pain this is.
Simple Answer.
Sorry, but no.
It is not fixed yet,i hope it will be fixed in future.
I agree. It's very annoying, and needs to be fixed'
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if you resize your wallpaper to 1900x1408 (or is it 1900x1425?), and the wallpaper won't be stretched. You have to use larger images than the screen resolution because of the way the wallpaper scrolls.
Though I do have to say, my HP touchpad (running ICS) renders wallpapers much better than the galaxy tab does. It does have a different aspect ratio though
What is the correct Wallpaper size for the Nexus 7?
I'm aware the specifications state the screen is 1280x800, but there seems to be differing opinion on whether the permanent 3 buttons on the bottom is part of that resolution or not, which would cause the wallpaper to be resized to fit (or does it actually go under the buttons too, with the buttons being an 'overlay'?) I don't have my Nexus 7 yet but would like to find wallpapers for it now
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Salty Wagyu said:
What is the correct Wallpaper size for the Nexus 7?
I'm aware the specifications state the screen is 1280x800, but there seems to be differing opinion on whether the permanent 3 buttons on the bottom is part of that resolution or not, which would cause the wallpaper to be resized to fit (or does it actually go under the buttons too, with the buttons being an 'overlay'?) I don't have my Nexus 7 yet but would like to find wallpapers for it now
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Correct, the buttons are apart of the resolution, the wallpaper will go under the buttons.
In fact, the 'viewable' screen, sans the buttons, is 1280x720, because the navigation buttons at the botom are 80px high.
This is all true, but doesn't the scrolling wallpaper change the resolution needed? I always thought that rectangle it uses to prompt for cropping before applying a wallpaper is pretty squarish.
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This is all true, but doesn't the scrolling wallpaper change the resolution needed? I always thought that rectangle it uses to prompt for cropping before applying a wallpaper is pretty squarish.
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Looks like 1440x1280 is the closest I can find. Its probably over by a few pixels but meh.
Original Nexus 7 Wallpaper Resolution
robsquared said:
Looks like 1440x1280 is the closest I can find. Its probably over by a few pixels but meh.
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1400x1280 is a better fit.
It struck me as a little odd that the display isn't 720p like the Galaxy Nexus, but in fact 1280x768. Especially with the on screen buttons which will use up some vertical pixels, I'm afraid that the display might almost seem not wide/tall enough. Is it just me?
vinay427 said:
It struck me as a little odd that the display isn't 720p like the Galaxy Nexus, but in fact 1280x768. Especially with the on screen buttons which will use up some vertical pixels, I'm afraid that the display might almost seem not wide/tall enough. Is it just me?
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Maybe because the screen is 4.7 inches vs. the Gnex which is 4.65?
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It struck me as a little odd that the display isn't 720p like the Galaxy Nexus, but in fact 1280x768. Especially with the on screen buttons which will use up some vertical pixels, I'm afraid that the display might almost seem not wide/tall enough. Is it just me?
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You realize 1280x768 is bigger than 720p (1280x720) right? As in, it will have more pixels than the Galaxy Nexus.
You will probably lose about 48px with the on-screen buttons, so it will actually be 1280x720
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Pixel density should actually be higher than the gs3, due to the screen being smaller, I'm pretty sure if you exclude the pixels taken by the on screen buttons, it's exactly 720p.
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You will probably lose about 48px with the on-screen buttons, so it will actually be 1280x720
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768 is the horizontal resolution
The physical buttons are almost always on the bottom.
if the bottom bars were 48 pixels you're subtract that from the vertical resolution.
1232x720 usable.
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768 is the horizontal resolution
The physical buttons are almost always on the bottom.
if the bottom bars were 48 pixels you're subtract that from the vertical resolution.
1232x720 usable.
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Except that in a full screen app, they'll disappear anyways, such as when you're watching a video, exactly like every other nexus device.
The nexus 4 PPI is higher (320 vs 316) however the big difference is that there are 33% fewer sub pixels in the pen tile display of the Galaxy Nexus. This is where you will see the difference, not in the additional 4 PPI.
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It actually is 720p. 1280x768. Nav bar = 48px. 768-48=720. 1280x720.
KonstantinKeller said:
It actually is 720p. 1280x768. Nav bar = 48px. 768-48=720. 1280x720.
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That's incorrect, it was already said in a previous post.
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768 is the horizontal resolution
The physical buttons are almost always on the bottom.
if the bottom bars were 48 pixels you're subtract that from the vertical resolution.
1232x720 usable.
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Although it'd be 1232x768.
Either way, I see it as an advantage. There's more screen real estate in the end, even if it's only an extra 48px in width. Assuming it's centered, when watching 720p video there will be a 24px gap above and below the video. Not that big of a deal. If it is, you could fit it to the screen so there isn't any wasted screen space.
Anyone who had a Galaxy Note like me would appreciate a nice 8:5 ratio screen with the extra pixels. 720p is a very loosely used term. Why complain when you get even higher resolution?
I wasn't complaining; just wondering if this would make a big difference in normal usage. The general consensus on the thread seems to be that although it will result in a 1232x768 resolution not counting the buttons, the only real "issue" will be small black bars when watching a 16:9 movie. Thanks guys!
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This is almost the only thing that bothers me: those buttons... I think this choice is really weird. Why don't they put normal buttons under the screen? Because of this choice, I feel there is a big black part down for nothing. It's ugly...
In addition, the buttons, are they automatically hidden in all applications? And when the Nexus is used with a TV, even the nav bar is displayed?
Yes and no. It hides when you're playing a movie, YouTube video, etc. regardless of whether it's hooked up to a TV, I believe.
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There are 1280pixels vertically.. However, the default navbar takes up 48 of those pixels.
So the screen is a bit wider allowing it to have 768 pixels (720+48)
So to make up for the on screen nav bars they have made the display a little wider.
The aspect ratio suffers though as it will not be perfectly 16:9
Okay. There seems to be some confusion here. Horizontal resolution defines a display's height (in pixels, not inches; and assuming all resolutions are defined in landscape). Vertical resolution defines a display's width. The assumption that the nav bar's 48 pixels effectively make it a 720p display is false. The nav bar subtracts from the display's vertical resolution, not it's horizontal; which makes it 1232x768. It does not make it 1280x720.
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The nav bar's 48 pixels change the display's aspect ratio from 5:3 to 77:48 (in landscape).
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You will probably lose about 48px with the on-screen buttons, so it will actually be 1280x720
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Exactly and isnt that the size of the navbar stock right 48px
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Exactly and isnt that the size of the navbar stock right 48px
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Read the post above yours. The 48px comes from the 1280, not the width which is 768. I think a mod should really delete all of the other posts except the one from @Mister_Mxyzptlk and close this thread because all it seems to be doing is causing confusion.
really who gives a ****, does your screen not look awesome?
Is it possible to make on screen buttons smaller to increase screen real estate?
Screen is 4.7 inch but with on screen buttons taking up space on the screen you only really get about 4.5.5 inches in my opinion (I could be wrong on the exact figure) of the screen to use outside video playback where the buttons disappear.
I know you can theme the on screen buttons, change colours and shapes etc.. but is it possible to make them thinner as I feel the N4 onscreen buttons are just TOO thick and take up too much of the screen.
Is there any way to make them thinner?
if so can you please include a link to the thread that explains how to or shows you can.
Thank you.
Paranoid Android AOSPA 2.99b8 is expected to bring that once it's uploaded
I've seen screen shots where the notification bar is moved to the bottom with the nav buttons on it. Not sure what mod/rom that is, but it's looks good.
Think that's the paranoid android one with the tablet ui
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djsynth said:
Is it possible to make on screen buttons smaller to increase screen real estate?
Screen is 4.7 inch but with on screen buttons taking up space on the screen you only really get about 4.5.5 inches in my opinion (I could be wrong on the exact figure) of the screen to use outside video playback where the buttons disappear.
I know you can theme the on screen buttons, change colours and shapes etc.. but is it possible to make them thinner as I feel the N4 onscreen buttons are just TOO thick and take up too much of the screen.
Is there any way to make them thinner?
if so can you please include a link to the thread that explains how to or shows you can.
Thank you.
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You can change the height of the nav bar with the aokp ROM
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I just noticed horizontal screen banding on the top portion of the screen.
best recogniced in stock background pictures.
also, in phone dial screen and music app, settings, there's very noticable banding right under the blue separating line.
anyone else have this problem?
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I just noticed horizontal screen banding on the top portion of the screen.
best recogniced in stock background pictures.
also, in phone dial screen and music app, settings, there's very noticable banding right under the blue separating line.
anyone else have this problem?
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Yes, I'm having the same issues when I see it on a grey screen. I'm going to end up bringing mine back and try another one. The first one had no banding but it had white lines going through the panel as you were looking at a grey screen. Hopefully I get one that has no issues.
No banding here, post better reproduction steps to get better feedback
What do you mean?
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The way I do it is that I download a light to dark grey picture and look at it in the gallery and make it full screen and I can see a different shade of grey line going across the phone.
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Also wanted to know if this happens with my issues can it be a software issue to where its not telling the screen the correct color that it should be or is it just a bad panel?
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I've noticed banding on mine as well using Lagom test screens. Took some pictures with comparisons to other screens.
well, i went back to the store and exchanged my g2 more than 5 times
all had bandings
i'm pretty sure they hate me there now lol
i guess i'll have to learn to live with it
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I'm getting my LG G2 in a few days so it's this issue just how the phones screen is or is it something to return the phone if mine has it too
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i mean, you won't notice any bandings if you don't look really close enough
I have very, very sensitive eyes
Banding? Do you mean the little dots in rolls and columns all over the screen? It it's that then that normal.
I went to the lagom link posted above and saw none of the banding or apparent moire pattern of the screens posted above. However, on a white bacground i notice a very subtle banding of discoloration going across the screen horizontally in portrait orientation. It's subtle and a non-issue to me but I guess this might be what the OP is referring to.
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I went to the lagom link posted above and saw none of the banding or apparent moire pattern of the screens posted above. However, on a white bacground i notice a very subtle banding of discoloration going across the screen horizontally in portrait orientation. It's subtle and a non-issue to me but I guess this might be what the OP is referring to.
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Just to note, the moire is an effect from the camera not the screen.
Thanks for clearing that up. No pun intended. I went to that link again and tried to notice the banding to no avail.
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also, in phone dial screen
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Stupid question, but in the dial screen, could you be mistaking it for the drop shadow of the tabbed navigation bar? I know I did at first. There's a strange amount of separation between the tabs' bar and a very thin drop shadow. Pretty strange graphic design if you ask me.
I dont think so. I do know that there is a shadow right under the blue line.
If you look at the screen close up at night, you will notice some bandings. It is too much and sudden colr shift to be a shadow.
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