Many apps/games have no problem auto-scaling, but some of the most used apps/games on my phone just don't play well with my 190 density. Is there any way to force scaling or would I just have to resort to begging the app developers to implement a fix? I love my 6 rows of space, using LPP, and would hate going back to the ugly 800x600 Windows PC look lol
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raziel36 said:
Many apps/games have no problem auto-scaling, but some of the most used apps/games on my phone just don't play well with my 190 density.
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Don't mean to thread-jack, but I'm assuming you are using a ROM that has a different dialer than stock? Otherwise, can you tell me how you got it to work with a different density? TIA
In Spare Parts (comes with most custom ROMs, or download from market) at the bottom uncheck the "Compatibility Mode" option. Reboot your phone.
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Here is a nice way to change your screen resolution, Download LCDDensity for root:
https://market.android.com/details?id=lv.n3o.lcddensity&feature=search_result
and set it to 150. The only problem is that some apps that only run on 800x480 resolution appear to be a quarter of the screen. I wonder if there is a way to fix this, because this would be an awesome default for our screens.
Don't go too far below that, your rom may not boot and you might loose appdata, the safest I dared to go was 150, and the highest is 300, but 300 sucks, its so big
Yeah I stopped using it because of apps and dialer was a bit off using it.. I don't think there is a fix yet
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Wow, this app is awesome. I'll be using it until any major problems occur.
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I don't see the point. Actual pixel density is a property of the hardware (read: unchangeable), so why tell everything running on your phone that you have a higher density?
Poryhack said:
I don't see the point. Actual pixel density is a property of the hardware (read: unchangeable), so why tell everything running on your phone that you have a higher density?
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I can now fit more on my home screen. I can now see more facebook lol, I like how my maps are now. Idk, to each their own.
Did you try it out?
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The Only Problem with this is the notification bar does not scale to the whole screen, the market doesn't work and the phone is quarter size. If you uninstall and reinstall the apps that didn't work, they should work fine. I wonder if a developer could fix these problems or make a ROM that supports this "change of resolution".
Everything is ok for me, but market fc and that kills it for me. If a market can somehow be modded to work for it I'd run it fulltime.
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240 is the default for our phones. I generally run 200 most of the time, but certain games like PewPew will crash eventually. The Market does not force close on me at 200, but I haven't tried any other resolutions. I'm running Syndicate 1.1 btw.
Hello
Im using LCD Density 185 and everything is looking better, but some apps gets crazy but I only thing that I think is most annoying is the camera app and the icons, is it possible to make the camera app look as good as it does when using standard LCD Density of 240?
thanks!
Have you tried spare parts from market
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intruda119 said:
Have you tried spare parts from market
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yes if you mean when remove the check from Compatibility Mode... when using CyanogenMod 7 the camera app still looks good, but when using the built in camera app from LG, Samsung etc the camera app goes crazy when changing the LCD Density.
bump!
im using the lcd density at 200 and the camera app and some other apps get weird, but i really like how it looks and im using ADW launcher ex so now im using 6x6 on the home screens and everything looks great exept for some apps
Why bump this for telling how you like it.
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Sorry !
how can i see my lcd density , and how can i modify it ??
EDIT: I think with LCD Density Changer...
thanks
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Why bump this for telling how you like it.
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sorry, it was for finding a fix for the camera app and the dialer that arent resizing to the new lcd density
If the value is set below 182 , camera app will force close.
This is the lowest u can go if u want a functioning camera.
I'd be interested in knowing if the camera app can be modded to work ok on other LCD density's.
I love cognition rom at 200-220 but the camera app is the only problem as the icons are misaligned but the functionality of the app is great
I too am interested in this as i am on Cognitions rom and the camera app is a bit jumbled up on 200dpi. Also I cannot download the paid for lcd density app as it says my device is not compatible. I am using the free one but it resets with every reboot. Any ideas?
robt772000 said:
I too am interested in this as i am on Cognitions rom and the camera app is a bit jumbled up on 200dpi. Also I cannot download the paid for lcd density app as it says my device is not compatible. I am using the free one but it resets with every reboot. Any ideas?
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Root explorer, navigate to system, mount system r/w then edit build.prop.
Scroll down to ro.sf.lcd_density=240, change the 240 to whatever. I run 200.
Hit menu button, save, the original will be saved with .bak and reboot. Permanent density change
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I changed my screen density to 160 after installing CM9 by editing build.prop. Now, I can't get it to go back to 240 when I want to download/update apps from the market. I can edit and save build.prop and it shows that my settings have saved in the file, but nothing I do can get it to revert back. What am I doing wrong?
Try rebooting the phone after you change it back to 240
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masaidjet said:
Try rebooting the phone after you change it back to 240
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Yes, I did that. In fact, I rebooted multiple times. I even left the setting at 240 and cleared my market data to see if I could just trick it into thinking I was using a supported screen density. It still won't let me download/update most apps. The problem also persisted after I upgraded from Alpha1 to Alpha2.
Try an lcd density changer app from the market. Are u able to dl one of those?
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DrKaotica said:
Try an lcd density changer app from the market. Are u able to dl one of those?
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Yeah, I had originally used the LCD Resolution app, but it wouldn't work. I just tried it again now and it still won't work. This app doesn't seem to even be able to change build.prop which is why I ended up trying to change it manually.
Also, I mistyped, my current density is set at 190, not 160, for those of you wondering why I'm still getting Market incompatibility messages at a supported resolution.
I just tried using LCD Density Modder and it worked. I would like to know what it does that the other app, and editing build.prop manually didn't do, if anyone knows.
Lmfao 160??? How did you even see the app to install? Hahahaha glad it worked for you
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Lmfao 160??? How did you even see the app to install? Hahahaha glad it worked for you
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That was a typo, I meant 190. Although I tried 160 with the Font set to huge and it wasn't too bad.
Just reflash the rom. It'll reset the dpi
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I just tried using LCD Density Modder and it worked. I would like to know what it does that the other app, and editing build.prop manually didn't do, if anyone knows.
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Thanks, this is what was holding me back from cm9
I kinda like 180 but dialer crashes when you make a call. What is everyones favorite density? 190? looks like 183 is there lowest you can go without the dialer crashing.
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I kinda like 180 but dialer crashes when you make a call. What is everyones favorite density? 190? looks like 183 is there lowest you can go without the dialer crashing.
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Too small man I went with 210 just a bit smaller and looked clean and still had good size to it.
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Too small man I went with 210 just a bit smaller and looked clean and still had good size to it.
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Ya... It would be nice if everything scaled correctly though!
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Too small man I went with 210 just a bit smaller and looked clean and still had good size to it.
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I don't think 160 is too small at all, it was my default on CM7, it also clears up a lot of Market incompatibilities, and gives the tablet interface for some apps (Netflix)... But it crashes the dialer and task switcher on CM9.
182 is the lowest possible in CM9, unless you don't want to use the task switcher or make/receive phone calls.
After adjusting the lcd density From 213 default to 175, I can't scroll past 30 apps or so in the market. It just stops, as opposed to having hundreds of choices.
Also, searching for apps I know exist, don't appear.
Anyone else having problems?
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Have you tried rebooting?
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Have you tried rebooting?
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Yes
I recall having a similar issue with my sgs2 when i changed the density i installed this and it did the trick
LCD Density Modder
joshtb86 said:
After adjusting the lcd density From 213 default to 175, I can't scroll past 30 apps or so in the market. It just stops, as opposed to having hundreds of choices.
Also, searching for apps I know exist, don't appear.
Anyone else having problems?
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you break market by running a non standard density. You can find modified market apks or directions on how to do it yourself here at xda, so don't feel like you have to buy an app to do that.
mwalt2 said:
you break market by running a non standard density. You can find modified market apks or directions on how to do it yourself here at xda, so don't feel like you have to buy an app to do that.
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any links to one or where i could find the info? thanks!
i attempted to use lcd density monitor, which completely broke the device causing force closes with everythijng so i am now looking to reflash stock and go from there.
try to uninstall market and reinstall that may fix the compatibilty issues
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I recall having a similar issue with my sgs2 when i changed the density i installed this and it did the trick
LCD Density Modder
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This app does work on other devices but do not use this app on your nexus 7, the current version soft-bricks your nexus and you have to flash the stock image from google and lose everything. maybe a future version will work but this will not help you. (no fault of yours to suggest this!)
I am having the same problem with market
AND the copy and paste bar wont appear after lowering <= 175
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This app does work on other devices but do not use this app on your nexus 7, the current version soft-bricks your nexus and you have to flash the stock image from google and lose everything. maybe a future version will work but this will not help you. (no fault of yours to suggest this!)
I am having the same problem with market
AND the copy and paste bar wont appear after lowering <= 175
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yes im now stuck in an un-able to connect via ADB mode. i managed to flash stock, but cannot restore my toolkit backup because ADB wont recognize the device
Please use lcd density of 160.
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Is it possible to change the density to a lower density like the Galaxy Tab 10 density?
And only until i reboot?
I ask because some apps display it very small (CHIP Magazine, Weekend Magazine, ..) because of the high density.
So i want to change the density and afterwards i can read the magazines.
If i am finished i reboot and all is back to normal.
Root is available.
DPI!
I used this "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marutian.dpichanger&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tYXJ1dGlhbi5kcGljaGFuZ2VyIl0." To change DPI on my Nexus 10, Deafult DPI is 320 just incase you want to revert back to normal.
Remember not to change DPI "Numbers" From 320 to 100, Keep testing before you end up on one, Since this tread has nothing else to talk about. Let me know your DPI,.
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I used this "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marutian.dpichanger&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5tYXJ1dGlhbi5kcGljaGFuZ2VyIl0." To change DPI on my Nexus 10, Deafult DPI is 320 just incase you want to revert back to normal.
Remember not to change DPI "Numbers" From 320 to 100, Keep testing before you end up on one, Since this tread has nothing else to talk about. Let me know your DPI,.
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Thanks, i will check this.
Which DPI do you use?
I want to have it like the Galaxy Tab 10.1 because the magazines should now be readable.
This is my go to density changer but you must be rooted
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwibHYubjNvLmxjZGRlbnNpdHkiXQ..
play with your numbers until magazines looks good for you.
hope that helps.
Hmm, does PA's (ParanoidAndroid I think) ROM allow per-app DPI? I believe it does, but I never tried it.
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This is my go to density changer but you must be rooted
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwibHYubjNvLmxjZGRlbnNpdHkiXQ..
play with your numbers until magazines looks good for you.
hope that helps.
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Not so good, after changing the DPI to, for example, 240 the tablet doesn't start anymore.
I have to reinstall it.
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Hmm, does PA's (ParanoidAndroid I think) ROM allow per-app DPI? I believe it does, but I never tried it.
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WOW this would be an great feature.
Have you PA installed on your tablet? If yes can you please try it out if it is working?
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chrisonline said:
Thanks, i will check this.
Which DPI do you use?
I want to have it like the Galaxy Tab 10.1 because the magazines should now be readable.
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I like to keep my tablet as stock as possible with root, I'm on 320 DPI but i recommend going to 260 if you are on a Nexus Device.
Density changer works fine. I usually set to 268 but yes I believe PA does support this
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Paranoid Android does indeed have per app dpi. Set each app to whatever you want it to be without effecting others.
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Paranoid Android does indeed have per app dpi. Set each app to whatever you want it to be without effecting others.
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Yes. This is your best bet. Makes customizing every app the way you want.
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Yes. This is your best bet. Makes customizing every app the way you want.
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Yes, but it does only FAKE the properties of a changed DPI, but does not really change the DPI from the tablet or phone.
And also if you change the the resolution.
The app means you have a lower or higher resolution, but it does not really change the resolution of the tab.
I need a real change of the resolution because the magazines are tiny in the middle of the screen.
It does not fill the whole screen because of the high resolution.