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
djmeph said:
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.
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Did a quick search and didnt see it posted.
Changing it from 240 to 200 looks good on these like it did on the captivates. This is a sweet spot I feel for looks and without causing issues.
gotfolk said:
Did a quick search and didnt see it posted.
Changing it from 240 to 200 looks good on these like it did on the captivates. This is a sweet spot I feel for looks and without causing issues.
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did you have any problems with the dialer? people reported it crashing when changing the density (but most were changing it to be HIGHER)
shiiiiit didnt try that...
ok yeah thats not cool.. damnit it looks soo good like this too.
looks like Ill be playing around and researching other moto phones to see if theres a sweet spot that works maybe something weird like a 203 or some crap
and yes everyone if you go back to stock all is well
dialer2 from market (free) works well when changing density
Thanks for the feedback. Im going to add it to the list of root apps found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1099846
How do I change the LCD density, im willing to try this (rooted)
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roharia said:
How do I change the LCD density, im willing to try this (rooted)
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Smaller number means higher resolution. Make sure to use small increment changes when testing. its mostly a personal preference type thing. I think the Atrix screen looks great, much better overall than the Cap. Hold any two screens next to eachother and look at different images and you will see how different screens look better or worse depending on what your viewing. Me and my buddy had fun pitting my Atrix against his G2x just surfing though google images. Warmness softness sharpness density Screen type, many thing influence the image quality. In the end its up to your eye to decide what looks best to you.
LCD density does not work on my atrix it just reboots and stays the same
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the droid x2 apk works well to with lcd density
edit: sorry guys wrong apk use this one
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LCD density does not work on my atrix it just reboots and stays the same
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I changed it to the settings the op had said worked for him
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i used the buildprop to get it working here, i changed to 260 and icons was bigger
were you guys able to get the droid x2 apk working? wouldn't install and copying into my app folder kept it there but then i couldnt get a signal or change the call settings.
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were you guys able to get the droid x2 apk working? wouldn't install and copying into my app folder kept it there but then i couldnt get a signal or change the call settings.
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sorry bud was wrong one, update the apk, you need a fix or you sorted it?
Sorry but i was asking how to change the lcd density, not what it is
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Sorry but i was asking how to change the lcd density, not what it is
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https://market.android.com/details?id=lv.n3o.lcddensity&feature=search_result
I figured it out
the phone looks much better imo
still didn't get the new apk to work. wouldn't install and it won't launch if it put it in the system/app folder
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?
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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?
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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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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...
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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?
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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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Ok after going from pre 4 to this beta I get a error in market saying this app is not compatible on this device when it just worked yesterday yes I have wiped and fixed permissions still no luck any ideals on the new Cm7 be
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This should be in Q and A......... Did you try market enabled from the market? Someone already mentioned this in other thread and this was the fix. Also try to force close market and then wipe market data under app settings.
Make sure you didn't change your DPI from 240.
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Make sure you didn't change your DPI from 240.
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Old thread is old, but why would that make a difference? That will make me very sad, because I had grown to like my 220 DPI. I'm on a Thunderbolt (found this thread with Google), but I imagine it's the same explanation.
I use 216.. Have to change back to 240 to pull apps sometimes.. Or use "old market" app to switch between old market..
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Ok guys, Got ya for ya.
I changed my dpi to 320, and bascially everything is working fine. The only problem is the camera is only using the top left of the screen. Its not taking up the whole screen. Annoying.
To try and fix it, I installed xposed framework and the module app settings, set it so the camera app uses the default 440 dpi. No change. Restarted. Same. Messed with the app some more, and come to the conclusion either i'm using it wrong or it doesnt work for our phones...
So my question to you, how are you overcoming this? Just living with it? The focal points are all messed up as well which is driving me nutso. Any suggestions?
Thanksss
is the default 440? i thought i remember someone saying in another thread they used xposed to set the camera back to 480 and that fixed it?
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is the default 440? i thought i remember someone saying in another thread they used xposed to set the camera back to 480 and that fixed it?
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i'll have to try that... I was thinking 440.. but i could very well be wrong. trying now
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tried 480 and its not working....
Do you know if there are other settings i need to change as well? I changed the dpi in the app, but do i need to do anything with permissions or any of the other settings?
Thanks!
In app settings 480 DPI screen dp 480x854
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I fixed mine with xposed and 480, works great now
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teeg07 said:
Ok guys, Got ya for ya.
I changed my dpi to 320, and bascially everything is working fine. The only problem is the camera is only using the top left of the screen. Its not taking up the whole screen. Annoying.
To try and fix it, I installed xposed framework and the module app settings, set it so the camera app uses the default 440 dpi. No change. Restarted. Same. Messed with the app some more, and come to the conclusion either i'm using it wrong or it doesnt work for our phones...
So my question to you, how are you overcoming this? Just living with it? The focal points are all messed up as well which is driving me nutso. Any suggestions?
Thanksss
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How did you go about changing the DPI for everything? I have xposed and the app that lets me change it per app, but I'd like to make EVERYTHING 320 except for apps I modify with Xposed. thanks
Can you guys provide screenshots of your phone with your changed DPI? This is one of the main reasons I rooted my phone. Thanks.
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i find 370dpi is better. and how you guy fix the quickwindow clock?
How do you change the dpi?
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How do you change the dpi?
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you can simply change it by apps like lcd density/rom tool box. i get used to modify the build.prop.
Which module do you use to adjust dpi for camera? Thank you.
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I set it like this and saved..still not working. Can someone give me a hand. Thanks.
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I set it like this and saved..still not working. Can someone give me a hand. Thanks.
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Did you set it to 480?I just tried it now and works fine here.
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Did you set it to 480?I just tried it now and works fine here.
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I did just like the picture I posted, rebooted and it didn't work. Put 480 in the DPI field and rebooted and still didn't take. Hrmmm
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I did just like the picture I posted, rebooted and it didn't work. Put 480 in the DPI field and rebooted and still didn't take. Hrmmm
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It works without reboot i just tried it.Put the 480 then saved,it said it will stop the camera app in order for the new changes to take effect.Try to use another value to see.
I will ask a stupid question.But did you changed the DPI of your phone and the camera now is not full screen as it was?
Can you screenshot your settings like I did so I can compare
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Can you screenshot your settings like I did so I can compare
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I cannot post a screenshoot right now.But its the same thing you posted.And another stupid question is coming lol Do you have the app setting checked from within xposed installer?I have a feeling that it might be the problem.You need to check the module from within 1st in order for it to work.
Also guys when you want to change your phone DPI,and not do it app by app you can use Texdroider its in the store.
It's all checked and turned on. Oh well. Guess I'll just use the Lenovo camera. Thanks anyway.
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Your welcome,i dont know why it doesnt work in some phones...Mine is the F320S one.
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It's all checked and turned on. Oh well. Guess I'll just use the Lenovo camera. Thanks anyway.
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Lenova camera?
Is it better than stock?
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