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So what does this do....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=549635&stc=1&d=1300874955
With AWD Launcher i now get a screen with 6 x 6 (columns,rows). I finally get to use the big screen on the Desire HD.
Compatability?
Well i have no idea what sense would do and themes may have issue alone with some apps.
i know that Camera360 Ultimate don't like this until you run in hardware compatibility mode.
But ill never go back to ro.sf.lcd_density=240
This command is in the build.prop file located in the system folder. I recommend 'Root Explorer' for editing. And its all done at your own risk, always backup
FYI, i even did this to my Desire, not HD, and its just brilliant.
I also run at 200dpi, I find if you take it any lower that compatibility starts to become an issue and some games don't look nice in 70% screen usage. Personally I use ES File Explorer to do the editing of build.prop
wont sense be incompatible with this dpi setting?
that screen is so cluttered. I like mine to be open with everything big, easy to see and press. Plus the app drawer is where I keep most my apps
reminds me of an iphone
smurcoch said:
wont sense be incompatible with this dpi setting?
that screen is so cluttered. I like mine to be open with everything big, easy to see and press. Plus the app drawer is where I keep most my apps
reminds me of an iphone
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yes, thank christ don't run sense it slows dhd down uneccessarily.
to see the difference heres two images first at 240 then at 200
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I'm running CleanDHD which comes with 190 DPI, and i love it. My screen is way bigger now!
Have found three small glitches, but apps and games runs perfectly.
Confirm that troubles occurs with Camera360 but it's usable. Another application having problems with DPI=190 is CalWidget... it just displays an exception instead of my agenda....
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Confirm that troubles occurs with Camera360 but it's usable. Another application having problems with DPI=190 is CalWidget... it just displays an exception instead of my agenda....
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can you send the Camera360 dev an email explaining what happens. i don't think that they understood what i was on about
Could you also test wide screen shots with zoom, full zoom or half zoom. I found that it crashes the app at dpi 240 or 200 for me.
cheers,
To save editing the build.prop you can download lcd density changer from the market. A bit easier I find.
I found that sense worked at 190dpi with a glitch on the lockscreen.
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twiztedvvv said:
To save editing the build.prop you can download lcd density changer from the market. A bit easier I find.
I found that sense worked at 190dpi with a glitch on the lockscreen.
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LOL!!!!!!! yeah that is a bit easier
Trust me to go and find the hard way of do it
mrjonnyrock said:
can you send the Camera360 dev an email explaining what happens. i don't think that they understood what i was on about
Could you also test wide screen shots with zoom, full zoom or half zoom. I found that it crashes the app at dpi 240 or 200 for me.
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Can you PM the dev's email ? Didnt find it, and user forum seems to be about feature requests and votes... Will try those setting
Confirmed also for notification glitch ... See screen captures
twiztedvvv said:
To save editing the build.prop you can download lcd density changer from the market. A bit easier I find.
I found that sense worked at 190dpi with a glitch on the lockscreen.
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the problem with LCD density changer
is that the change doesn't survive reboots, where as changing build.prop does.
I may have missed something but can't get Camera360 crash...
2 other app that are not perfect :
- the stock dialer is too small the dialer part
- freecell has problems too
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the problem with LCD density changer
is that the change doesn't survive reboots, where as changing build.prop does.
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I have LCD Density changer 5.3 and works perfect for me. Even with a reboot.
I don't see myself going above 180dpi anymore, I just love the screen estate I get with this. Also looks much cleaner.
This is with dpi on 170 and I'm thinking of going lower, the keyboard stays the same size so I go nothing got lose
The proper lcd density seems to be 270 for this build.
download 'LCDDensity for Root' by Elviss Kustans from market and set density to 270dpi.
solved the weird positioning of shortcuts and widgets on stock launcher
alternatively you can edit the build.prop
I chose this method to quickly find the proper number
NOTE: The Change in density is required for the stock launcher of 2.3.4 HKTW rom. The device is otherwise crisp at default with other launchers.. So do not bother incase you dont want to use stock launcher.
I'm still trying to decide between 270 and 275.
Build.prop says 275 is correct for qHD screens, but 270 fits a little better.
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I'm still trying to decide between 270 and 275.
Build.prop says 275 is correct for qHD screens, but 270 fits a little better.
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content on the right edge goes out of the screen
add some 4x1 size widget so that you can compare the space left on both edges.. 270 looked perfect
IMO 260 is ALMOST perfect
would love to try this if i can get one of the root methods to work but thanks for the info! more motivation to try harder lol
270 or 275 I still have the huge space in the bottom part.
Yeah I'm going to use a launcher until the vertical spacing can get worked out.
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270 or 275 I still have the huge space in the bottom part.
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That's an issue with the launcher itself.
270 makes all the text bigger. Not digging it
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neer2005 said:
270 makes all the text bigger. Not digging it
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Yeah, 270 looks way too big for me. Sticking with the default 240 for now.
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Yeah, 270 looks way too big for me. Sticking with the default 240 for now.
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Same here, i really don't see anything wrong with 240 either. 270 is definitely too big for me though
I'm using 268 o.o
updated OP with the note
NOTE: The Change in density is required for the stock launcher of 2.3.4 HKTW rom. The device is otherwise crisp at default with other launchers.. So do not bother incase you dont want to use stock launcher.
anyone know how to remove the black bar in notifications?
Problem is whenever you change the lcd density on atrix the dialer crashes. I've been trying to do this since atrix first came out and knowone has been able to make it work. Are you saying u can change the density on this new build and the dialer does not crash!!??
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Problem is whenever you change the lcd density on atrix the dialer crashes. I've been trying to do this since atrix first came out and knowone has been able to make it work. Are you saying u can change the density on this new build and the dialer does not crash!!??
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DukeL said:
Problem is whenever you change the lcd density on atrix the dialer crashes. I've been trying to do this since atrix first came out and knowone has been able to make it work. Are you saying u can change the density on this new build and the dialer does not crash!!??
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Yes.
The dialer on 2.3.4 works fine at higher pixel densities.
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Wow that is really good news! I always wanted to make everything a bit bigger as I thought the icons always looked a tad too small on the qHD resolution. That alone makes it worth upgrading!
Off topic but if you use the stock launcher simply for the new app drawer then this tip may help.
It is possible to use the new MotoBlur app drawer with any launcher. Simply replace the new launchers app drawer with a shortcut to 'all apps' app group.
Nottach said:
Off topic but if you use the stock launcher simply for the new app drawer then this tip may help.
It is possible to use the new MotoBlur app drawer with any launcher. Simply replace the new launchers app drawer with a shortcut to 'all apps' app group.
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Mind explaining how to do that exactly? I'm on ADW EX and I have no clue lol
what resolution you prefer for the streak
MDPI-160dpi
HDPI-240dpi
reply as i want to build a rom from latest nexus one cm7 source.
I love 240 dpi on my streak
240dpi!
MDPI-160dpi - and CM7 please
240 hdpi always
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+1 for 240dpi, could you use LCD Density Modder to change around?
Oh come on guys, all that screen real estate and you wanna clog it up with all that big text at 240
Please give me 160 dpi
cdzo72 said:
oh come on guys, all that screen real estate and you wanna clog it up with all that big text at 240
please give me 160 dpi
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+1000000000
I never keep any icons or wigets on any of the home screens. I use miui plus zeam launcher on almost all my devices. One thing I am confused about is why the rom cook would need to know what dpi people like. I just edit the build.prop and the dpi changes. 160 dpi is too small icons for me and 240 dpi is too large icons I been playing with the build.prop and changed it to 190 dpi which seems to be a good balance. With this streak is the first time I have saw different roms for different dpi.
mine420 said:
I never keep any icons or wigets on any of the home screens. I use miui plus zeam launcher on almost all my devices. One thing I am confused about is why the rom cook would need to know what dpi people like. I just edit the build.prop and the dpi changes. 160 dpi is too small icons for me and 240 dpi is too large icons I been playing with the build.prop and changed it to 190 dpi which seems to be a good balance. With this streak is the first time I have saw different roms for different dpi.
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In most Roms, both the HDPI and MDPI formats are combined. With this one, it was split up for some reason. I would love to have both combined again to make it easier for changes.
tenorntex said:
In most Roms, both the HDPI and MDPI formats are combined. With this one, it was split up for some reason. I would love to have both combined again to make it easier for changes.
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This is only true for dell devices I think, most other manus only have the xDPI assets that specific device uses. At least the rom dumps of the N1/NS are like that.
I def like how dell included mdpi and hdpi though, as it means switching levels still gives you better icons then having them being streched/shrunk to work
CM7 160 DPI please 240 DPI is too much...
I find 200 a good compromise
160 fits in fine
160 is perfect
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160 is perfect
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actually, i like 190 most! fit & suit for me & my thumb
but, gplay doesn't support it
between 160 / 240, i will take 160 since 240 is spacekiller
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I find 200 a good compromise
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Yeah! That's the one for me - 200 DPI, CM7 and the awesome and amazing iKaNDee (free) theme - wow! It's so gorgeous !
tenorntex said:
In most Roms, both the HDPI and MDPI formats are combined. With this one, it was split up for some reason. I would love to have both combined again to make it easier for changes.
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+100
would be better for this ..........
Everyone that isnt using 120/160/240/320 needs to keep in mind that a non-standard dpi will break the market. It's part of their policy now that "list what dpis you support" instead of the older "list what dont work".
You pretty much wont be able to use the market (or at least a lot of stuff will be missing/broken on market) on a non-standard dpi. You can switch back to a standard one and use the market and switch back of so inclined though.
Hi, i'm planning to buy the S4 this weekend..
I see i allready can root the device.. Is it also possible to change to 240dpi? Or is it to early
Greetings
I tried to switch to 240 dpi, but got ui errors after a reboot?
probably, but not for a little while. wait until all the hacks are released, and enjoy it for awhile first. lol
240 dpi is optimal for s3 , as s4 comes with 4xx dpi by default, id suggest you to change it to 320 dpi which would be optimal
I read somewhere that the S4 comes at 320dpi just like the S3.
type R-blood
Hi bala-gamer is it you who did the 240/180dpi modded apps for SGS3? If so I cant wait to do it for SGS4 I was very satisfied with your work and with the amount information displayed on SGS3 HD display on 240dpi...
You can always use another launcher which works on 240 dpi and use an others keyboard i guess .
No I tried all of the "best" launchers on SGS3 and ended with touch wiz...and bala modified problematic apps to work...
Help me to understand what is the discussion here.
DPI? Isn't that a print value?
BoneXDA said:
Help me to understand what is the discussion here.
DPI? Isn't that a print value?
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DPI = printing
PPI = displaying
DPI=PPI moreless
but both means same = resolution of viewing doesn't matter the way
Actionx1 said:
I read somewhere that the S4 comes at 320dpi just like the S3.
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I don't think there is even a hint of truth to that. Its like 441 dpi
Provide a link if you've got one. . .
sharkeecz said:
DPI = printing
PPI = displaying
DPI=PPI moreless
but both means same = resolution of viewing doesn't matter the way
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But what is the point of changing it?
Icons and everything are displayed smaller so there will fit more info on the screen.
rauschkugl said:
Icons and everything are displayed smaller so there will fit more info on the screen.
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yes, this is the reason for somebody who need it
I have tried
LCD Density Modder Pro - hangs on boot
A build.prop editor - boots fine, but dpi looks exactly the same. When I go back into the app, it says 480 dpi... as if I didn't change it
Xposed - hangs on boot
Anything that works?
3473 said:
I have tried
LCD Density Modder Pro - hangs on boot
A build.prop editor - boots fine, but dpi looks exactly the same. When I go back into the app, it says 480 dpi... as if I didn't change it
Xposed - hangs on boot
Anything that works?
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same here, any infos?
ah ok i've got it.
my problem was that i added a line on the end of the build.prop -> i had to edit the one that was already there.
I used rom toolbox from the play store and changed mine to 320dpi and it's worked fine for the last 24hrs...
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jongilluley said:
I used rom toolbox from the play store and changed mine to 320dpi and it's worked fine for the last 24hrs...
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what line did you change?
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what line did you change?
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Within rom toolbox go to build prop editor and click the search icon and enter lcd. It should return a few lines but one will be lcd. Density at 420. Just click that one and change to 320 and reboot...
Need to be rooted as well.
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rauschkugl said:
Icons and everything are displayed smaller so there will fit more info on the screen.
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So how does going from a pixel density of 441 pixels per inch to fewer PPI (I've seem people talking about 240, 320, etc.) make things take up less room?
If an icon was 441 pixels wide, it'd take up an inch of screen space at native resolution. Change screen to 240 pixels per inch, and now that same icon takes up almost two inches.
Wouldn't you want to change to some number bigger than 441 pixels per inch to fit more on the screen? What am I missing?
I tried many and settled on 360, the camera is wonky now but everything else feels much better. What is everyone else using?
Update* use xposed framework and app setting module and you can change the camera back to 480, works perfect now!
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I tried many and settled on 360, the camera is wonky now but everything else feels much better. What is everyone else using?
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I'm getting my G2 tomorrow, have you noticed any issues with changing DPI? I'd like to do so, but whenever I would change DPI on previous Android devices, a lot of the UI would get messed up.
Why not just change font and icon size in settings?
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The only thing that's weird so far is the camera, the preview when u go to take a picture only takes up about 2/3 of the screen.
I did try originally to just use smaller fonts but everything was still way too big, felt like a fisher price phone for toddlers
guencentHis
You could install Xposed framework and the App Setting module and set camera (and any other apps) back to 480.
psychoace said:
Why not just change font and icon size in settings?
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Changing the DPI is like increasing the resolution, you get more screen real estate as everything is smaller, not just text.
geoff5093 said:
Changing the DPI is like increasing the resolution, you get more screen real estate as everything is smaller, not just text.
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How can you edit DPI resolution on G2 ?
sorry
wolfgart said:
How can you edit DPI resolution on G2 ?
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I was going to ask the same question, not sure you can do it without root.
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I was going to ask the same question, not sure you can do it without root.
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Yes, it requires root.
i can root it ! i've F320K korean model
Let me know
i'd like to know how, too. can you also make the height of the navbar smaller so that you have more screen real estate too?
i have the problems with the video player resolution after the change
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i have the problems with the video player resolution after the change
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I know you can use texdroider_DPI from the play store to change the density but idk the steps for setting the individual apps like the camera. Can someone give some info here?
Bootloop !!
Hello,
-> I use the official ROM LG.
-> My LG G2 ( D802) is root.
-> I use texdroider_DPI to cross(spend) in 360 DPI.
Unfortunately my G2 no boot not any more ( BootLoop). I restored my image with CWM :good:
How did you modify the DPI in 360 so that it works?
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I used texdroider to 400. Looks good. Camera window isn't staying full screen but works.
No other side effects.
I chose 400 because looking through the build.prop, it has notations for 400 being an "alternate_dpi".
I'm assuming for Video out. Anyway no problems.
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Sitting at 320 here with App Settings/XPosed FW putting the camera back to 480, so you can see the whole preview. At first I thought it was too small but I gave it a day. Now anything bigger just makes me feel like an old person using a phone with huge buttons.
jayochs said:
i'd like to know how, too. can you also make the height of the navbar smaller so that you have more screen real estate too?
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When you change the LCD density it scales everything.
The way to alter it is changing the LCD density in the build.prop file located in /system/
I used ROM Toolbox Lite to change mine.
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Thanks so much, this fixed it for me as well!
my setup
Hi there,
So this is what I'm on right now and I'm in love with my g2:
-just rooted it, no rom
-xposed framework with the G2 and app settings module
-all-in-one gestures from the playstore!!
so I disabled my softkeys with the G2 module and created buttons with the all-in-one gesture app (menu, home and backbutton). BYE BYE softkeys! and then with app settings module I choose to have full screen and 360 dpi for the most common apps. (browser, phone, facebook, xda, ninja sms,...)
I think the app settings module is great cause you can set it per app.
LOVING MY BIG SCREEN and my invincible softkeys!!!
I'm using 200 dpi. Might change it but so far it ok for me.
Thanks for the tip on using xpose framework and using app setting on the camera.
Now everything looks good.
Edit: i change the dpi to 240 since there's a weird bug where i can't access or use the menu key.