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CM9 LCD Density

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.

joshts0 said:
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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Biggoron said:
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!

Biggoron said:
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.

DPI Changes and camera

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?

jayochs said:
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?

ant78 said:
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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holeshot77 said:
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.

woof123 said:
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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holeshot77 said:
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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holeshot77 said:
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.

holeshot77 said:
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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Quick Window App

can anyone tell me what app is used for the quick window? is it part of systemui? lockscreen?
i changed my dpi to 320, so everything is off in the window. i can change it back to 480 looks fine. i have the xposed framework so i can set that app to go at true dpi

BlueHarford said:
can anyone tell me what app is used for the quick window? is it part of systemui? lockscreen?
i changed my dpi to 320, so everything is off in the window. i can change it back to 480 looks fine. i have the xposed framework so i can set that app to go at true dpi
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Bump this!! I would love to know how to make the quickwindow line up with the case window once DPI is changed to 320. I have tried sql editing and locksscreen xpose framework setting with neither yielding me any results. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm in the same boat, I've been searching the options, I'm about to start experimenting
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NewZJ said:
I'm in the same boat, I've been searching the options, I'm about to start experimenting
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I've got a thread on this in the themes and apps section. Check it out and feel free to help out!
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DPI adjustments

Hey everyone,
Was wondering if anyone had tested various DPI settings and have a list of working ones?
Gui on this phone is way to large.
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Drachnem said:
Hey everyone,
Was wondering if anyone had tested various DPI settings and have a list of working ones?
Gui on this phone is way to large.
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I've tried several: 280, 300, 320, 360, 400 & 420...all worked fine but you'd see issues in certain apps, and certain apps would jump into tablet mode (pretty sure that was on the lower ones, of course).
I stuck on 420 since it still shrinks things considerably down from the stock 480 but most apps don't have overlapping or other issues. The only app I've noticed an issue is the dialer, but not the phone on inbound or ongoing calls, just when you are dialing the number. You can still see the numbers and hit each with no problem, it's just shrunk up a little strangely. Other than that I'm loving 420 (no pun intended ). :good:

Awesome. What are you using to change dpi? On my note 2 with exposed you were able to choose dpi per application, anyone know if the module is working for that?
Can't remember the name of the mod.
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Found it.
In downloads, app settings. If you use this you can modify only apps you want so you don't have to worry about compatibility or force closing system gui.
I set Novo launcher lower and a few other apps.
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Update:
I changed the system ui to 420, along with Novo(remove shadow from desktop), and messaging and it looks perfect.
Fyi this doesn't break or distort the phone app.
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DutchDogg54 said:
I've tried several: 280, 300, 320, 360, 400 & 420...all worked fine but you'd see issues in certain apps, and certain apps would jump into tablet mode (pretty sure that was on the lower ones, of course).
I stuck on 420 since it still shrinks things considerably down from the stock 480 but most apps don't have overlapping or other issues. The only app I've noticed an issue is the dialer, but not the phone on inbound or ongoing calls, just when you are dialing the number. You can still see the numbers and hit each with no problem, it's just shrunk up a little strangely. Other than that I'm loving 420 (no pun intended ). :good:
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If you use the method above with exposed and app settings mod your phone app will be perfect.
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Drachnem said:
If you use the method above with exposed and app settings mod your phone app will be perfect.
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Thanks for mentioning that module. I hadn't taken the time to look through all the options as I downloaded and set up a ton through Wanam's module and was pretty satisfied. Really glad you mentioned it so I can get the one wrinkle ironed out. Appreciate it bro!

If anyone plays around with SystemUI DPI and sees it kick into tablet mode with the bottom navigation bar please do tell which DPI setting!

lmike6453 said:
If anyone plays around with SystemUI DPI and sees it kick into tablet mode with the bottom navigation bar please do tell which DPI setting!
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I read in other threads that you were really interested in getting the bottom bar style tab mode going, and I know I mentioned tablet mode above in my response but that was only in apps, the System UI never changed...and I believe the person who responded to you in the other thread is correct - 4.3 android doesn't have that built in to the system UI as an option.
For example, before my Note 3 I had an Nexus 4 and was running Paranoid Android - the developers had to basically make tablet mode from scratch to keep the traditional bottom bar style going after 4.3. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I thought you should know. Of course somebody could endeavor to build it like PA did or we could get PA at some point but without that I doubt you'll find your holy grail anytime soon.

Also guys you'll want the play store fix. Play store by default will his apps based on your dpi, This mood will fix that.
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lmike6453 said:
If anyone plays around with SystemUI DPI and sees it kick into tablet mode with the bottom navigation bar please do tell which DPI setting!
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With exposed I have everything I need I tried the tablet ui it was OK. Prefer this.
Personally I'm waiting for that our cyanogen.
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DutchDogg54 said:
Thanks for mentioning that module. I hadn't taken the time to look through all the options as I downloaded and set up a ton through Wanam's module and was pretty satisfied. Really glad you mentioned it so I can get the one wrinkle ironed out. Appreciate it bro!
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There's a mod for it in exposed. Tabletui trigger. Try that out.
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Drachnem said:
Hey everyone,
Was wondering if anyone had tested various DPI settings and have a list of working ones?
Gui on this phone is way to large.
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Yeah, I use either 320 or 360 mostly when I want to change an app. 320 can be a little bit too small sometimes, but right around that zone I think is ideal. Though I really haven't changed a ton of apps, mostly System, Chrome, reddit, Facebook, XDA, Go SMS that I can think of off the top of my head.
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I changed the system ui to 420, along with Novo(remove shadow from desktop), and messaging and it looks perfect.
Fyi this doesn't break or distort the phone app.
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Agreed, though I went as low as 360 for System, just because I wanted notifications to be shorter in the pull down so I can see more. I usually have several persistent ones in there now, so I want to be able to see all of my actual notifications as well.
See attached for notification size @ 360 dpi.
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Well said, my friend.

DPI modification

Dear all,
I have been trying to adjust the lcd density by editing the build.prop, but somehow changing the value does not seem to have any effect. I also tried wiping the cache and dalvik cache via twrp after applying the build.prop edit, but still no luck.
My previous experiance with non samsung devices was just editing the build.prop and making a reboot to acheive the result.
Any ideas?
Many thanks
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Ok. Answering myself. Seems the build.prop has the density value listed twice. Once i changed it in both instances then all went ok. Btw, imho 160 dpi looks way better
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You mean you set both 160, I also noticed that the density value listed twice too, because I am thinking of switching my Tab 3 7.0 to PhoneUI. Phone, Contacts, Messages & Email in TabletUI are annoying. The column for names of peoples in portrait mode is too small.

Yup. Switched both to 160. Now it looks like this
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Another nice thing i discovered is that the multi window thing now opens apps in floating popups rather the the split screen. Afaik this is the way its done on the bigger screen tabs.
The downturn of this is that you cannot drag the windows around the screen and cannot resize those.
Could it possibly be that someone has an idea of how to port the functionality from the eg 10.1 model?
Could assume that this might take a replacement of the flashservice apk by another one.
What do you ppl think?
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shulmus said:
Another nice thing i discovered is that the multi window thing now opens apps in floating popups rather the the split screen. Afaik this is the way its done on the bigger screen tabs.
The downturn of this is that you cannot drag the windows around the screen and cannot resize those.
Could it possibly be that someone has an idea of how to port the functionality from the eg 10.1 model?
Could assume that this might take a replacement of the flashservice apk by another one.
What do you ppl think?
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hi, i just rooted my tab3 8inch and installed xpose framework and app setting module,
from here you can set per app DPI setting instead of change the whole DPI.
i have notice that Gmail and G+ app look awesome with 160 DPI and 800x1280 DP

Hi. And thanks for the heads up. Though i am fully aware of the xposed app settings, but i do preferr the whole system at 160 dpi seems to make a much better use of the screen real estate...
What i was wondering was if its possible to port the multi window where you can actually drag windows around the screen that ive seen in a review of a bigger tab 3...
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Ok... so hg need help!
Changed the build prop to 160 in 2 places where screen density was mentioned. One had the value 213 and the other 320.
Rebooted and now the tab wont get past the samsung logo right before the lockscreen... any ideas?
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Went to twrp then replaced the edited build.prop with my backed up copy, cleared cache and dcache still no luck...
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2 rlrmineiro, mate you shluld be carefull when editing the build.prop and make sure you set the file's permissions same as they were before the edit. This goes for all the system file edits.
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Hum... will try changing permissions then...
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OK... managed to change the doing and am on 160 looks great. Tried 240 and looks like a phone and 200 cuts a bit of the screen to the right and breaks some apps... do you have any other working solutions? Thanks
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Well for the android there are some standard dpi's like 160, 240, 360, 480 are the ones i can remeber...
Most of the apps should support all of these, but no guarantee for the samsung stuff. For me 160 is the daily driver and i use xposed with the app setting plugin for the things that look weird
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Ive been fumbling around a little bit and found out that 188 dpi looks best for me as it keeps the text a little bit bigger. Im also using the xposed mod to setup individual apps to my liking as playstore and youtube to large screen tablet ui. Couldnt find a dpi for the gallery to always display the thumbnails without cutting a bit of the right side margin. Thx for your help.
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shulmus said:
Dear all,
I have been trying to adjust the lcd density by editing the build.prop, but somehow changing the value does not seem to have any effect. I also tried wiping the cache and dalvik cache via twrp after applying the build.prop edit, but still no luck.
My previous experiance with non samsung devices was just editing the build.prop and making a reboot to acheive the result.
Any ideas?
Many thanks
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What tab 3 are you using?
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What tab 3 are you using?
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Hi, im using the 8 inch wifi type.
But anyways the issue is solved - figured that there are two dpi entries somehow. After editing both the dpi chqnged in good order

shulmus said:
Hi, im using the 8 inch wifi type.
But anyways the issue is solved - figured that there are two dpi entries somehow. After editing both the dpi chqnged in good order
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Yeah I checked mine, only one in build.prop I have the 10.1 and its 160dpi stock.
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Im on the 7" (210R) and edited the line I would think is necessary (lcd.density.etc - as usual with minor changes only for different types). Their is not 2 lines in this one, but their is one. Changed, fixed the permission set back, guess I cant fix permissions in Philz Touch 5, and thats weird. It was originally 240, now 160, and i see no difference. lol Havnt done the xposed route yet with this, but I would only use that for some apps to change either back or to a different dpi. Its very odd.

^^^^^ you try setting the permissions for buildprop manually using something like root explorer?
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That's how I edited it, and actually screwed it up. Had to make a flashable build.prop to get back to normal. I guess their are issues with these tablets and editing build.prop. made a flashable build.prop with 160 dpi to no avail.
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shulmus said:
Yup. Switched both to 160. Now it looks like this
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That looks pretty good. But for me it's no luck. Keeping 160 dpi messed up my touchwiz. Any solution to fix this? BTW, thanks for sharing the info.