After looking at the "post your homescreen" thread in apps/themes subforum I'm a little weirded out at how many people are using the stock (HUGE) lcd density on there Note, it just looks silly.
Just take 3 minutes and try 240, 280, or even 300 is better than 320(stock).
Yes it breaks the snote app background(resolved, see edit2), and yes you might have market issues (change back and forth) but isn't that better than using a fisher price phone? Or do people really want just a blown up version of there last phone's real estate?
Anyone have a opinion either way? I'm kinda thinking people just haven't remembered they can change it yet.. this is XDA not androidcentral forums.....
edit* Maxh mentioned maybe I include a link/instructions, You can use this app that eliashadow recommended, its as simple as dragging the slider and clicking apply.
Here are some .gifs for comparison between 320/280/240 in that order.
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And here is the full hi-res versions if you want to take a peak.
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Thanks again maxh, modded versions of the S-Memo App can be found here by claudekenni.
yeah...I use 240 + adw ex and it's perfect. ...I don't really care and use the Samsung apps anyways
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yeah...I use 240 + adw ex and it's perfect. ...I don't really care and use the Samsung apps anyways
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I agree with you...im using 240 destiny and zeam launcher...hate tw and samsung apps...
You should edit your post to a include step-by-step "for dummies" guide to changing the density, with links to sources. If you want people to do it. I'd do it, and certainly could search and read, but just haven't felt like taking the time to do the research.
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You should edit your post to a include step-by-step "for dummies" guide to changing the density, with links to sources. If you want people to do it. I'd do it, and certainly could search and read, but just haven't felt like taking the time to do the research.
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Its very easy...just need root and this app from market (there are more apps.im using this).
Using stock density. I'm using it while on the move, so i don't have the time to use my binoculars
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Its very easy...just need root and this app from market (there are more apps.im using this).
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Oh, ok, that's simple enough. How do you fully utilize the desktop/screens? Do you have to use a launcher other than TouchWiz?
BTW, here's something the OP could add about changing the backgrounds of the memos in the S-memo app to work with different LCD densities.
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Oh, ok, that's simple enough. How do you fully utilize the desktop/screens? Do you have to use a launcher other than TouchWiz?
BTW, here's something the OP could add about changing the backgrounds of the memos in the S-memo app to work with different LCD densities.
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Added thanks! I missed these.
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240, 280, or even 300 is better than 320(stock).
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thats cuz the screen of the note has ~284 ppi not 320
http://members.ping.de/~sven/dpi.html
Alejandrissimo said:
thats cuz the screen of the note has ~284 ppi not 320
http://members.ping.de/~sven/dpi.html
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What are you saying? The stock lcd density setting is 320. Are you saying 284 would be the most true to pixel setting to use? I didnt even think that related to ppi at all so good to know.
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What are you saying? The stock lcd density setting is 320. Are you saying 284 would be the most true to pixel setting to use? I didnt even think that related to ppi at all so good to know.
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Yes, ~320 is the real DPI of the nexus galaxy since has the same resolution and smaller screen, so is not possible that a bigger screen with almost same resolution has the same DPI
I dont have my note yet, i think it will arrives tomorrow so i will do some test at differents DPI but i guess 280 is the right one.
I really dont know why samsung put 320 on the build.prop maybe is to make it compatible with most apps.....
@ the OP:
You're talking about changing density mostly to resize the icons right? or are there other visual changes that occur too? Sorry if that's a nooby question...
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@ the OP:
You're talking about changing density mostly to resize the icons right? or are there other visual changes that occur too? Sorry if that's a nooby question...
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Icons, fonts, keyboard, the spacing of things. Its most noticeable in the gmail and messaging apps, I will take some shots and share in a bit.
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This is true. 280 is a more native density for the screen size and res.
can you grab a screenshot of 160dpi and throw it up? id like to see that, its what I currently use on my HD2
Have you found a solution to increase the dialer height (full screen like in 320) when you decrease LCD Density ?
Excellent advise! Thanks for pushing me to try this!! I knew its possible but somehow never got to really try it. Now running @ 280 (I thought 240 to be too small, especially the keyboard) and i couldn't be happier.
Market works just fine btw.
Again, thanks
Just to clarify something here. It is not Samsung's fault that the device had to use 320, but rather it is to comply with the standard Android specification for Handset.
LDPI 120 dpi
MDPI 160 dpi
HDPI 240 dpi
xHDPI 320 dpi
This has nothing to do with the screen capability of 284ppi. Rather it affects the overall layout of the screen as icons have standard size of the following
36x36 for LDPI
48x48 for MDPI
72x72 for HDPI
96x96 for xHDPI
So using a small density on a xHDPI devices, you are effectively shrinking the icons to have more gaps inbetween on the homescreen.
Native apps made for that device will no longer be able to display properly because it is hardcoded as 320dpi. It is the same reason why Honeycomb cannot run Native apps for Gingerbread simply because they are not able to display it properly.
I'm confused. I thought the Note has a pixel density of 284. What's all this about 320 ppi?
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320DPI which is different from PPI
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You be the judge. 240 DPI (first) vs 275 DPI (second). Believe it or not the Atrix has a 275 DPI display, and all ROMS configure to 240. Basically, the smaller the number, the more will squeeze on the screen. But what I have have found is that the legibility can be improved at 275.
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There are two ways to modify. One is a bit harder but doesn't interfere with Google Play Store.
Method 1 - Use your favorite build.prop editor and update the following entry, then reboot.
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density=275
CAUTION: Google Play Store will prompt to accept terms and services upon each change.
Method 2 - Create /data/local.prop add the following entry using a text editor, e.g. using Root Explorer, then reboot:
Code:
qemu.sf.lcd_density=275
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Are you sure its not the other way around? The first one looks more crisp.....
Where would one go to change these settings?
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Are you sure its not the other way around? The first one looks more crisp.....
Where would one go to change these settings?
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Yup, I'm sure. I see what you mean on the numbers for the dialer. It loos like those numbers might be PNG graphic files. All other text is sharp on both images. The second image is 275 DPI. Everything is bigger.
Tried it both ways, same thing. It distorts the appearance and input of the keyboard. On epinter CM10 20120803
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Tried it both ways, same thing. It distorts the appearance and input of the keyboard. On epinter CM10 20120803
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I'm on epinter 0929
You're right about the real dpi but the phone's design is done giving 240 at this value.
Forcing it to 275 you have a standard 72x72pix icon displayed on screen at about 80x80 ... measure it, you will see.
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You're right about the real dpi but the phone's design is done giving 240 at this value.
Forcing it to 275 you have a standard 72x72pix icon displayed on screen at about 80x80 ... measure it, you will see.
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Agreed.
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I see what you mean on the numbers for the dialer. It loos like those numbers might be PNG graphic files.
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They are.
I'm liking this except for typing in landscape.
Ok, so I'm back on 240 DPI. It was an interesting experiment. I would not recommend 275 for a 4" screen. In general terms, dpi tends to be used to represent screen size and not pixel density. I would not recommend changing this value from stock value unless there are advantages. Eg you want to change the user experience to tablet ui or see apps is the Google market that require a specific dpi
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I'm liking this except for typing in landscape.
Ok, so I'm back on 240 DPI. It was an interesting experiment. I would not recommend 275 for a 4" screen. In general terms, dpi tends to be used to represent screen size and not pixel density. I would not recommend changing this value from stock value unless there are advantages. Eg you want to change the user experience to tablet ui or see apps is the Google market that require a specific dpi
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Hi and thanks for your suggestion, 275/270 was too much so I've changed to 250....it seems a little better than 240
I'm on CNA 3.6 and on Swiftkey I set "big size" on portait and "medium size" on landscape.
But i still not get it, why do not use the full potential of the screen?
The main problem of the distortion is the actual size of the icons that are not optimized for 275 dpi?
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I'm liking this except for typing in landscape.
Ok, so I'm back on 240 DPI. It was an interesting experiment. I would not recommend 275 for a 4" screen. In general terms, dpi tends to be used to represent screen size and not pixel density. I would not recommend changing this value from stock value unless there are advantages. Eg you want to change the user experience to tablet ui or see apps is the Google market that require a specific dpi
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Does anyone know what resolution actually brings CM10 on the Atrix into tablet mode?
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Does anyone know what resolution actually brings CM10 on the Atrix into tablet mode?
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120
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876790
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240, whit other dpi some aplications crashes or get broken image
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240, whit other dpi some aplications crashes or get broken image
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I think you are referring to apps that are not multi dpi optimized.
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i will stick to stock dpi with a smaller font size, unlike my elders i have rather impressive eyes. while they squint at my screen im a speed demon
I only realised now the beauty of changing DPIs, and I'm sure different settings work for well for different people etc etc so I decided to make this thread for people to post their seperate configs/methods (Xposed settings included), to compare different settings and to hopefully make the topic easier to understand and find information on.
You guys should know the drill, no spamming/silly arguments and follow XDA Rules.
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Q/A -
• WHY SHOULD I CHANGE MY DPI AND WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
The main difference and main reason that people switch densities to a lower value is because a lower DPI = smaller icons/fonts etc which leads to a larger workspace - i.e You can fit far more things onto the screen. It also gives the phone more of a "phablet" look.
Below I will post before and after pictures for you to see for yourself what the change occurring is. I personally don't advise 200DPI unless you have really good eyesight - 240 is better for people who have normal eyesight.
Lock screen 320DPI -
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• HOW DO I GET THE RIGHT SETTING?
The only thing you have to avoid doing is reducing the DPI too low to the point where you can't read/see the screen properly - going down in increments of 20 is a method to avoid this. It's a painfully slow process but if you want an optimal density for you, then it's the best way to go. If you just want a smaller, decent size, then you can always go for 240 first time and see if you like it. (Use different apps over the course of an hour)
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**METHODS**
- AOKP based ROMs generally have the feature of changing DPI. It should be somewhere in settings. They list the whole process and practically baby you through the process - it's simple to do.
- Some apps can help you do it - e.g PimpMyRom. They all also tend to list the whole process rather than showing you step by step.
- There is also the Xposed App Settings module for Xposed Framework (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401). It's settings allow to configure DPI on a per-app basis. So if you like 300 DPI for your phone in general but like the 240 DPI Gmail, there's no stress involved.
- Some ROM developers may provide a ZIP to flash that will change the DPI to whatever DPI the ZIP is configured to change to. If you use this method, make sure to wipe Market data before flashing and upon reboot.
- More to come as people share their own methods.
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..aaand reserved again.
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I guess I'll get this thread kicked off - I'm using 200DPI ATM, I have good eyesight so the small font ain't a problem to me. Tbh, I far far prefer it this small. 240 DPI is near enough as good if you don't have strong enough eyesight for 200.
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300 here, most of my wallpapers are pretty dark so 200 is a tad small and looked out of place to me
Stock 320 here. Half blind.
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I use 240 as a general system DPI and I put my browsers and some other apps in 160 dpi tablet mode
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I started on Insanity at 240 and in 2 brief years my eyesight has declined so much that 320 dpi/TW (touch the icons and go "wheeeeeeeeee"!) Is a necessity nowadays
Why does GN3 gives a feeling of an old man (no offense) phone with big icons and large font sizes (especially on desktop screens and widgets)? Am I the only one, or are others feeling the same? While using apps it is better e.g. you can control pinch and zoom in the browser and utilize the real estate efficiently.
I'm coming from S4 so I understand that 1080p on 5.7" v/s 5" will look bigger and bloater... but there ought to be a better way to utilize "a bigger screen (5.7) with high res (1080p)", then making standard icons and font sizes bigger. Try using widgets e.g. Gmail and many others... GN3 almost gives an equivalent feeling of.... when I see some high resolution laptops and people (due to age factor) have changed DPI settings to make things bigger!
One possible recommendation that comes is - use a launcher. I don't think launcher makes the icons smaller. From what I observed using Nova, as you change the grid size, you essentially taking out the white space between icons' rows and columns. The icon picture and the icon title were still the same (or almost same) size. A quick proof of this is make the Drawer Grid size in Nova to say 11x11 and you will see overlap on icons picture and icon title are no longer visible (the latter actually stops showing around 9x8 or so).
On another fact as I had S4 to compare for drawer grid layouts in Nova: a 6x6 or 7x6 grid layout on S4 looks much better and less congested than 6x6 or 7x6 grid layout on Note 3! My observance again was that on GN3, the icon size and font sizes (for icon title or inside widgets) appears bigger due to 1080p on 5.7"... compared to clear and crisp on S4.
I don't want to root this now (at least for 30 days)... but I don't think other than DPI changes this is any other way out to make the experience better? Looking for people's thoughts and suggestions.
Agree 100%
Any chance of a way to change dpi without rooting?
You could use lightning launcher which resizes the icons to every desired size.
To Keep tw launcher you can use multicon from play store and your problem is solved
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Just root and run 320 DPI in the build.prop with nova launcher. ASOP browser, install that and then enjoy surfing in 320dpi
You can change the size of the icons in Nova (look and feel menu in settings).
Action launcher also allows this.
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Thoroughly agree with you.
Also, because of the current enlarged layout, the reduced PPI (compared to S4 / HTC 1 etc etc) is more visible.
If they make all icons and the GUI basically, smaller, it'll make the reduced PPI less noticeable.
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Thoroughly agree with you.
Also, because of the current enlarged layout, the reduced PPI (compared to S4 / HTC 1 etc etc) is more visible.
If they make all icons and the GUI basically, smaller, it'll make the reduced PPI less noticeable.
pnnorth said:
You can change the size of the icons in Nova (look and feel menu in settings).
Action launcher also allows this.
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Ok... This tip helps on the icon pic and icon title font size front (till I decide to root and change dpi). before that still not sure what do to with font size and real estate wasted inside widgets... e.g. gmail...
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Ok... This tip helps on the icon pic and icon title font size front (till I decide to root and change dpi). before that still not sure what do to with font size and real estate wasted inside widgets... e.g. gmail...
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You can change the the size of the font in the TW settings under device, font:
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pnnorth said:
You can change the the size of the font in the TW settings under device, font - not sure if that helps you or not.
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DPi people. Change it.
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my gn3 look great with xposed with 320dpi now!
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my gn3 look great with xposed with 320dpi now!
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What xposed module do you use to do this?
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What xposed module do you use to do this?
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change the value in build.prop directly.
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DPi people. Change it.
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Read the thread, person - he doesn't have root
UPDATED: Matched the resolution of the Galaxy S5
I was given at work a Galaxy S4 and love how great it's screen is. So I started to look into replicating the screen resolution of our Grand to match the S4. I was amazed on how much better it can be. I did see a thread in here in which using a list of apps and hacks it can be done, but I have found a simple app and launcher that can serve as a simple 1 - 2 process.
I will briefly state what I have done and the results and as time progresses (due to my lack of spare time) I will post pics and a more thorough guide.
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This is the configuration Samsung should have used on our devices! The quality is crisp, resembles more that Galaxy Note series in which more info is available on our screens.
REQUEST: I will be looking into Modding the Google Experience Launcher in order to fix icon problems. But I also have a temporary solution for that. I remember seeing some apk's of different Google Launcher with screen resolutions around, but I cant find them now. If you know a fix, please chime in.
THIS MOD IS FOR ROOTED DEVICES, I'm currently running this mod on COSMIC CM 4.4.4
- The first thing you will need is a simple app from the Play Store called texdroider_dpi. Once installed, set the 'New Dpi" to 220, 'Apply', then Reboot. Immediately see throught the user interface how things seems to fit our screens better, text is more easily read, and in my case, it might be a placebo effect, but things seem to even load better.
Download: texdroider Play Store
- Since the launcher is for mdpi devices, the icons on the Google Launcher will look a bit blurred and out of proportions. Since I havent taken the time to tweak for this, I went ahead and tried several launchers. Perhaps other will do, but for now I am using the ASUS ZenUI Launcher. It seems to keep the icons at proper resolutions
Download: ASUS ZenUI Launcher xda_hasher
UPDATE: I am testing different launchers, ranging from the Yahoo! Aviate to a Galaxy S5 launcher.
Now the Galaxy Grand will have the resolution of the Galaxy S5. Enjoy.
I promise to better the thread in a matter of hours and days, but in the mean time, give it a go.
nice piece of work....big difference...
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nice piece of work....big difference...
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I know! I wish i knew this from the past. I am now testing some new launchers, I like Yahoo! Aviate because if it's simplicity and how it creates a 'page' per activity (music, morning, work, etc), and several others like Everything Me (kinda complicated) which don't distort the icons.
I will update soon my findings.
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220 DPI suits grand more than 180 and 240.
Thanks :good:
akiratoriyama said:
220 DPI suits grand more than 180 and 240.
Thanks :good:
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Personally I keep mine at 210. It's....just...right for my needs.
Thanks for the input though...
Paul_Days said:
Personally I keep mine at 210. It's....just...right for my needs.
Thanks for the input though...
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Off Topic, can i ask how long is ur screen time on a regular usage on ur rom? Im guessing u are uaing cosmic. Tia
Problems with Default Browser
My default browser dosent work when i reduce the DPI to 220. any solutions?
default browser dosent work
same here My default browser dosent work when i reduce the DPI to 220. any solutions?
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My default browser dosent work when i reduce the DPI to 220. any solutions?
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same here My default browser dosent work when i reduce the DPI to 220. any solutions?
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Hello Guys, I'm using Chrome Beta, I keep my ROM as clean as possible, have you tried that? I'm running DPI @ 218.....will make a little update on what I have done. I have gotten my device to look and feel like an S5.
Good Luck,
-Paul
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Hello Guys, I'm using Chrome Beta, I keep my ROM as clean as possible, have you tried that? I'm running DPI @ 218.....will make a little update on what I have done. I have gotten my device to look and feel like an S5.
Good Luck,
-Paul
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Chrome makes device too much slow and it hangs frequently.
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My default browser dosent work when i reduce the DPI to 220. any solutions?
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@kaustubhalate Use App Settings Xposed Module and set the Brower DPI to 240 and Screen Resolution to 480x854. Click Save. U r done. Links below.
Xposed Installer:- http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
App Settings Module:- http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings
Thanks
I set it to 210 Firefox is working and Nova launcher seems fine
My DPI - 180 always.. Seems perfect. See my screenshot.
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does this work on cosmic cm only??
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does this work on cosmic cm only??
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It'll work on any KitKat ROM.
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It'll work on any KitKat ROM.
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is cyanogenmod's default launcher compatible with 210/220 dpi? if not then can we only use asus zen ui ryt now?? also any effect on battery life?? plz help!!
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is cyanogenmod's default launcher compatible with 210/220 dpi? if not then can we only use asus zen ui ryt now?? also any effect on battery life?? plz help!!
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The default launcher will show blurred icons and I dunno about battery life.
So with all of my devices, I have always felt android was a bit too large. Usually the first modification I do is lower the density a bit. Was playing around with some numbers and found that 460 is perfect for me. Of course there could be the usual market issues or possibly some other wonkyness yet to be found but it looks a lot better in my opinion. Anybody else have some good suggestions for a decent density (other than stock) that looks great on this beast of a phone?
Can't wait until we have Slim Lollipop
Those guys love everything super dense.
Out of curiosity whats it set to by default? i know sometimes Google can set it artificially high .. i believe for a screen that size and resolution its native should be around the 494 mark
Any chance of some before and after screen shots?
Note 3 is 480 so that would fix any market issues and nexus 6 should be like all qhd 640
Could you post some pics showing both? Thanks
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Out of curiosity whats it set to by default? i know sometimes Google can set it artificially high .. i believe for a screen that size and resolution its native should be around the 494 mark
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Default is 560 dpi
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Yeah 480 would be legit. G2 has 480 as well.
Here are some before and after. I'm mobile only else I would post more
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As a Minnesotan, 44° would be nice.
Ha yeah last week snow and this week highs in the upper 60s. Love it
jadesix said:
As a Minnesotan, 44° would be nice.
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Definitely! lol
Meh...I prefer the default density. To each his own though.
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dodgejcr said:
So with all of my devices, I have always felt android was a bit too large. Usually the first modification I do is lower the density a bit. Was playing around with some numbers and found that 460 is perfect for me. Of course there could be the usual market issues or possibly some other wonkyness yet to be found but it looks a lot better in my opinion. Anybody else have some good suggestions for a decent density (other than stock) that looks great on this beast of a phone?
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How did you get the launcher to allow more icons at the bottom? I changed the DPI to 480 and 460 but I can only have the default 5 icons at the bottom.
Changed it to 460.... It just booted with the ability. I haven't done anything else yet because I haven't had time
g33k3r said:
How did you get the launcher to allow more icons at the bottom? I changed the DPI to 480 and 460 but I can only have the default 5 icons at the bottom.
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I suspect he's using a custom launcher rather than the default Google Now Launcher.
I know mine's going to get Nova Prime as soon as I get it. In addition to control over icons and dock, it can also recreate phablet-like accessibility features with custom gestures.
Nope default launcher. I really haven't done anything to the phone except unlock, root, no encrypt, and change the prop
dodgejcr said:
Nope default launcher. I really haven't done anything to the phone except unlock, root, no encrypt, and change the prop
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I worked with 460. I guess it was on 480 when it was not working.
dodgejcr said:
Nope default launcher. I really haven't done anything to the phone except unlock, root, no encrypt, and change the prop
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Ah well there goes my theory.
dodgejcr said:
So with all of my devices, I have always felt android was a bit too large. Usually the first modification I do is lower the density a bit. Was playing around with some numbers and found that 460 is perfect for me. Of course there could be the usual market issues or possibly some other wonkyness yet to be found but it looks a lot better in my opinion. Anybody else have some good suggestions for a decent density (other than stock) that looks great on this beast of a phone?
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Thanks for this suggestion. Looks amazing on 460!
The OPO had 480 as well, on the OPO I preferred 380 dpi.