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Xperia Arc Home (Runs great, no force closes!)

Thanks to an XDA user named Lef.teris here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970643&page=1, the system dump for the Sony Xperia Arc has been posted. Another user named Paolo599 ripped the home launcher (called Sony Ericsson Home)... this can be found:
http://www.multiupload.com/2YETWLF218
I've been using it for the last 20 minutes with no force closes. Sony decoupled it's launcher with it's Time and Mediascape apps, so I'm guessing this is why it's relatively pain free to use.
Try it out, it's very cool. You can drag and drop apps into the dockbar and it has a folder management system FOR the dockbar. 5 screens. Very clean looking. It's app drawer also has "pages" as well. Only thing I see wrong is that it's made for slightly bigger phones because the dock text is cut off.
Lemme know how you like it. I don't know if the demand is there, but I'm sure if the home works this good- all we need to grab is the walls and the sounds and we can transform the look of our Vibrant's pretty fast.
Screenshots: (Credit robertd0619)
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Font in screenshots will not be the font on your device, obviously.

Nice, got any screenshots?

Of it in action on my phone? No. But this is what it generally looks like minus the widgets and the dock text (it's made for higher res phones) http://topnews.net.nz/images/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-01.jpg

That's pretty clean.. I like the silver battery mod.

Pretty cool, always nice to have new options. It does look a little cut off at the bottom though.

Well, according to the Arc section- Sony has made everything in the launcher open source to distribute and mod so maybe someone can mess with the resolution?
Maybe a full on port?

In the short time you've been using it did you notice any selling points of the launcher beyond the look of it?

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In the short time you've been using it did you notice any selling points of the launcher beyond the look of it?
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Folders, the app drawer looks nice, at least unique with custom ordering. Btw, its free, small, and you can switch off at any time, why do you need to be sold?

I dont need to be sold. Every launcher has its own set of features.. Was wondering what this launcher had.

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Love the dock/folder integration.

The bottom dock icon doesn't line up. Maybe just mine. Posted some screenshots of the launcher.
3rd screenshot the icons shake to rearrange like the iphone.
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The bottom doesn't line up because the Arc has a higher resolution than our phones. A dev is going to have to mess with it if they want it to be perfect.
I'm gonna add a screenshot or two of yours to the main post and give you credit.

richiehd said:
The bottom doesn't line up because the Arc has a higher resolution than our phones. A dev is going to have to mess with it if they want it to be perfect.
I'm gonna add a screenshot or two of yours to the main post and give you credit.
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no problem sir. i hope one of our themers here can give this a edit to make the icon docks line up.

Flashed it earlier.. I like how the app drawer and how the dock lets you have folders. If the dock were black and wasnt so tall id rock this over adw

Same here. I love how we can do this with android.
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Nexus S 4G screen accuracy

So I took the time tonight to measure the color accuracy of my Nexus S 4G with my equipment. So without further a due:
Luminance
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Color Temperature
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RBG balance and DeltaE
(All measures used against the Rec709 standard. Using Nexus S with a slightly modified voodoo colors profile)

Cool, looks like the Nexus did pretty well
btw the images aren't loading from me, I have to right click them and open them in a new window to see them.

Pictures should be fixed, or at least showing up as more than just links now.

I have no idea what this means.

Its usually a test done for TVs to see how close your TV is to the reference standards.
In the first picture it tells you how uniform the brightness of the image increases.
The second one is how close the color is to pure white (equal balance between red, blue, and green) at every 10% increase in brightness.
The third graph is gamma. A little harder to explain but this basically shows if the display will appear darker or brighter as a whole.
The final shows the actual outputs of red, blue, and green at each brightness. The lower portion shows how much it deviates from reference.
(Any HT junkies out there, yes I know I'm using the term brightness incorrectly here only to make this more accessible)
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so, do you think you can make a color profile that is in every way perfect?

Not with the kernels I have seen. Most only have one point of change (ie color multipliers in Voodoo). Something perfect would take quite a bit of battery use I would imagine as most image processors that can create "perfect" picture are usually stand alone units costing $1000 plus.
I can also tell you each screen is not the same so what might be a perfect profile on my screen would be different for you. Depending on plenty of things including screen age.
Heres my Voodoo settings I used for the measurements I took
Color profile: Voodoo v1
RGB multiplier:
R=1769117440
G=199667
B=216805280
I did not touch the Gamma settings for the measurements but there is room for change there.

wingman1659 said:
Not with the kernels I have seen. Most only have one point of change (ie color multipliers in Voodoo). Something perfect would take quite a bit of battery use I would imagine as most image processors that can create "perfect" picture are usually stand alone units costing $1000 plus.
I can also tell you each screen is not the same so what might be a perfect profile on my screen would be different for you. Depending on plenty of things including screen age.
Heres my Voodoo settings I used for the measurements I took
Color profile: Voodoo v1
RGB multiplier:
R=1769117440
G=199667
B=216805280
I did not touch the Gamma settings for the measurements but there is room for change there.
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curious wingman how do i optimize my screen. i would like to learn

Any chance you could do this on a SLCD Nexus?

devmonster86 said:
Any chance you could do this on a SLCD Nexus?
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Joking right? Lol.
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wingman1659 said:
Heres my Voodoo settings I used for the measurements I took
Color profile: Voodoo v1
RGB multiplier:
R=1769117440
G=199667
B=216805280
I did not touch the Gamma settings for the measurements but there is room for change there.
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Do you have a specific set of numbers you believe are the best for what is available currently through Voodoo?
Thanks for the great work.

LCD density/resolution and you! (opinion)

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.
edit2*
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.

sportedwood said:
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...

Oneiricl said:
@ 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

Atrix 4G 240 vs 275 DPI

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?

weaz_da_smel said:
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.

sambastrakan said:
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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jjwatmyself said:
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?

CdnDesires said:
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

N6 Looks great with 460 density

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

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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

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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.
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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

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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.