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LCD Density changer - Not saving after reboot

Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone had any joy with the LCD Density changer remembering your updated density after a reboot.
If I re-power the device, it always returns to the stock 240 despite me clicking "Save" at 180.
It's getting slightly frustrating as the reason I paid for the app was to avoid having to re-do it everytime.
Anyone had any success getting it to remember? I rooted via Z4root, so I'm not sure if it's related to this method of rooting?
Thanks in advance.
If not, can someone tell me a step by step guide on how to hard-edit the density? - Thanks!

You have to go to settings and select "Save density as system density", then go back and save again on main screen.
You see a message saying it was saved as system settings and well keep after reboot or something similar.
all the best,
Joao.

awsome
I just did the exact same thing, also using z4root Only I also pressed the physical menu button while inside the lcd density changer app --> settings --> set saved density as system density ..or something like that (I don't have my tab with me atm). I hope this was helpful

Cheers guys - sorted at last. Much appreciated.
Hope the Galaxy Tab gets some love with some custom ROMs soon. Seems the Advent Vega is getting all the attention at the moment when I feel that the Samsung, with a few tweaks and bloatware gone - could be even more impressive than it is now!
Cheers all!

also, be sure to choose the permanent root option in z4root, or else your root will disappear on reboot

Any good screenshots where you guys take advantage of a higher density on the tab? (Sorry if OT)

Mate - just edit the build.props file in the system folder using root explorer or whatever
I have mine set for 200 and theres no need to muck about with apps of any kind... literally, just change 2 letters and youre good to go:
1. Download and install Root Explorer from Android Market.
There are other file managers for root users available, but this is one I use and what the rest of this tutorial is based on.
2. Open Root Explorer on your Tab, scroll to the bottom, and tap the system folder.
3. Tap the Mount R/W button at the top of the screen to gain read-write access to the files.
4. Long press on the build.prop item in the list.
5. Select Open in Text Editor from the pop-up menu that will appear.
6. Locate the line that reads ro.sf.lcd_density = 240. Delete “240″ and input another value in its place.
7. Tap the Menu button on the Tab.
8. Tap Save & Exit from the toolbar that will appear on the bottom of the screen. A backup of the original build.prop will be created automatically.
9. Tap the Mount R/O button at the top of the screen to return to the previous read-only state.
10. Exit Root Explorer and reboot the Tab to see the changes.
11. Repeat steps 2-10 as needed. Set the density to 240 to go back to the stock DPI.

AmeriCanAndroid screen size issue

so i just flashed the AmeriCanAndroid rom and everything is running smoothly. the only issue is that the screen is very small. like the notification bar is so small i can hardly see it. the lock screen is a little bigger then a US stamp. i searched the original thread but there are over 1500 pages and the search function yeilded no results . so how do i fix the screen size?

The very first page of ACA thread says
"-Starting with 080111 and later, users can edit /sdcard/android/startup.txt prior to booting to adjust LCD_DENSITY, GPS_ZONE, and DATA_SIZE (data.img)
(ie: the default lcd_density of ACA is 167. Edit the lcd_density= value to 240 to get standard sized icons and fonts)"
The part you're looking for is to change the value to 240.
I do agree, its a plague to look through that thread and search ain't no help if you don't search right

RE: Wrong Section
Hi...please put this in the questions and answers section...iron fist will be on you ...here are some solutions I found by simply using the search:
You can increase the density (sort of like changing monitor resolution) on your screen by simply changing the build.prop file. This gives you more viewing area on your screen. The build.prop file contains many user variables that are editable and one of them is the LCD Density. The lower the number, the higher the resolution. The default value is 240, but by simply changing it to 200, you can increase the resolution and see more emails in your email app, more app listings in the market, more room for widget alignment, crisper graphics, and much more!
PERMANENT ROOT SOLUTION:
now that we can do perm root, you can permanently change this by modifying your build.prop file located /system/build.prop. look for ro.sf.lcd_density and modify the number and save and reboot.
Recommended value is 200, though many users like 190. If you are unsure what you like, please try TEST MODE shown below!
Please be sure to download Spare Parts from the Market, and disable Compatibility Mode in the app. This will fix many, many apps from not displaying full-screen, however there are some apps that will not re-size.
This works really well if you pair it with something like Launcher Pro or ADW.Launcher, where you have control over rows/columns and resizing widgets.
Easiest Method -- Go to Market and download one of the LCD Density apps. Search "LCD Density."
Phone-Only Method:
You can use Root Explorer, or any text editor like notepad++ or text edit.
1. Open a File Manager and locate /system/build.prop
2. Make sure "/system" is mounted as R/W (in Root Explorer, click the Mount R/W button at the top.)
2A. MAKE A BACKUP!
3. Open and Edit the file.
4. Find ro.sf.lcd_density=240 and change it to desired value (recommend 200 or 190 for G2).
5. Save the file.
6. Exit and Reboot!
If you use a separate text editor, just copy the file to your SDCard, edit it there, and move it back and overwrite the original. I recommend backing up the original just-in-case.
ADB Method:
at the cmd prompt:
1. adb pull /system/build.prop
2. Go to SDK / Tools folder and open build.prop in a text editor (recommend WORDPAD for Windows).
3. Find ro.sf.lcd_density=240 and change it to desired value (recommend 200 or 190 for G2).
4. Save & Exit
5. go back to cmd prompt and type: adb shell mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
6. type: adb push build.prop /system/
7. exit and reboot phone!
hope this helps you out

Or if that doesn't work, go to spare parts and uncheck "compatibility mode" then reboot phone

Pansi SMS screen size issue
I am using american android 2.3.7.
I have installed Pansi SMS application for messaging but some how it is not coming on the fullscreen of HD2. It is just capturing upper middle part of the screen Neither am i able to open the settings of Pansi SMS. Even the windows key is not working to open its setting.
How can i resolve this.
Is there any other SMS app as good as PANSI ?

Unlocking issue aurora 2.0

The Screen unlocks in the "slide to unlock" mode, by just a press of the "= " button. Is it a bug or a feature...? its sort of buggy for me because screen unlocks itself in my pocket. Any one please check and see if its a one-off case of my phone or general???

jy0thish said:
The Screen unlocks in the "slide to unlock" mode, by just a press of the "= " button. Is it a bug or a feature...? its sort of buggy for me because screen unlocks itself in my pocket. Any one please check and see if its a one-off case of my phone or general???
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its a feature, you can disable it in the build.prop file, i cant remember the line sorry.

Yes It's a feature in ICS as you can slide notification bar down in locking screen.
There is these three different ways to unlock: notification bar, "settings" button and slidelock.

Thanks. But how do I disable it?
Sent from my U8800 using XDA

Use a file manager with root access, go to /system/build.prop and open it with a text editor. I recommend ES file explorer and then es text editor it comes with.
Find the line:
Code:
ro.config.hw_menu_unlockscreen=true
and change it to:
Code:
ro.config.hw_menu_unlockscreen=false
Reboot and it should no longer unlock with menu key. You can also edit it before installing latest aurora rom by editing build.prop with wordpad in windows or gedit in linux.

Sorry. I couldnt find the above lines inside build.prop.
Sent from my U8800 using XDA

Stop Home key from waking screen

**Must have root**
As the title says, stop your home key from waking your device.....(then only power button wakes it up )
you can do this simply with root explorer
(THERE ARE OTHERS TO USE MAYBE EVEN FREE, THIS IS ALL I HAVE EVER USED IS ALL)
ONLY MODIFY THE FILE SPECIFIED!
OR PLAY AROUND AT YOUR OWN RISK AS NOTHING OTHER THAN MENTIONED FILE IS TESTED....
open root explorer
navigate to : system/usr/keylayout
now press the mount r/w button near the top of screen to enable read and write permissions
scroll down to: sec_keys.kl
press and hold until menu pops up, select: Open in Text Editor
locate line: key 172 HOME WAKE
tap behind the word WAKE and delete it so you see: key 172 HOME
press menu and select: Save and Exit
now press the button at the top of the screen to disable read and write permissions: Mount R/O
(once pressed should now read : Mount R/W again.
Exit root explorer
Reboot your phone
see if it works
Credit goes to Eric

I don't have that file in /system/usr/keylayout, i have wanamlite 1.8 rom.

Thank you very much!
This works on my T999 (TMO SIII)

Where is this mysterious keyboard layout file on a STOCK rom?
EDIT: nvm got it I suppose it's gpio-keys.kl

system update

Just this past week I got a system update for my GS4......if I'm rooted and have a ROM from negalite should I ignore this update? How can I delete it.
Would it help the phone or hurt it????

kinextions said:
Just this past week I got a system update for my GS4......if I'm rooted and have a ROM from negalite should I ignore this update? How can I delete it.
Would it help the phone or hurt it????
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Try using a root explorer and go into your device and change your otacerts.zip to otacerts.bak, this file is found in the device etc security. This tricks the update into thinking you have the latest and it wont update.
Edit:
Here is a step by step guide (please give props to @chzeckmate)
1. First be sure you have superuser access (root access). You can use a root checker like this one to be sure
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ootcheck&hl=en
2. Download and install ES File explorer. You can get that here...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...roid.pop&hl=en
3. Open ES File explorer and grant root permission. Go into settings and set your preferences
4. Tap your device menu
5. Tap Tools
6. Tap root explorer.
7. The root explorer menu will pop up and you'll tap Mount R/W
8. Fill in all the bubbles for RW and tap OK
9. Navigate to the root of your device (At the Top you'll see the root directory is listed as "Device" or "/")
10. Tap the File named "etc"
11. Tap the File named "security"
12. Long press on the otacerts.zip until the check box appears and put a check in it.
13. Tap more
14. Tap properties
15. Place check marks in the read and write boxes and Tap ok
16. Tap rename (on the bottom action bar)
17. Rename the otacerts.zip file to otacerts.bak and tap ok
18. Tap refresh (bottom action bar)
19. Pull down the notification curtain and accept the update. *Some devices reboot here. (if the notice isn't in your notification bar just go on to the next step)
20. On your homescreen open your device menu and Tap system settings.
21. Scroll to and select System update.
22. Tap Update firmware.