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LCD Density Question

Hi Guys,
i've changed my LCD Density to 200.
Works fine and looks great.
But some Apps, like Facebook, were not stretched to fit the Display.
I've read something about a Compatibility-Mode, but doesn't found anything.
Greets,
sL!zoNe

sL!zoNe said:
Hi Guys,
i've changed my LCD Density to 200.
Works fine and looks great.
But some Apps, like Facebook, were not stretched to fit the Display.
I've read something about a Compatibility-Mode, but doesn't found anything.
Greets,
sL!zoNe
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find an app, i think its on the market, called Spare Parts, there is a compatibility Mode in there which needs disabling. That should sort it out for you.

Thank you.

can u make a screen that i can see whats different with 200dpi??thank u !!

200 DPI basically makes it "appear" that you have a higher resolution screen. Characters and icons are smaller on the screen so it appears that you have more space.
Changing to 200DPI is more of a nuisance than a blessing when using a screen smaller than 4.3 inches, which is why you'll see more and more people with the HD2 using it.

180 here for me and it's lovely, on the ROM in using Button Savior doesn't seem to want to work properly with 200, athough it has previously with other ROM's using 200 :s
Using Launcher Pro with 5 Rows x 6-7 Columns. The whole screen just seems alot less cluttered.
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Wow nice and where i can change the DPI??

honki said:
Wow nice and where i can change the DPI??
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/system/build.prop
in there, about 1/2 way down, change the value of "ro.sf.lcd_density=***" to whatever you want the value to be, either 200 or 180, whatever you feel looks good.
Remember to restart after changing the value.
Or, i think there is an LCD Density changing app on the market, but ive never used it.

`Thank u works great & looks nice!!
but 1 question: it seems to me, that my smart keybord is smaller too? Can this be true?

honki said:
`Thank u works great & looks nice!!
but 1 question: it seems to me, that my smart keybord is smaller too? Can this be true?
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i guess the density effects the whole system (besides apps that run in an own window like fullscreen games)

I highly recommend Zeam Launcher as launcher, when DPI is changed,
it scales icons and labels very well, 5,6 or 7 columns is also nice!
Widgets size can also be changed when added to screen.

Gushfevah said:
180 here for me and it's lovely, on the ROM in using Button Savior doesn't seem to want to work properly with 200, athough it has previously with other ROM's using 200 :s
Using Launcher Pro with 5 Rows x 6-7 Columns. The whole screen just seems alot less cluttered.
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Please, what is the name of this battery widget with battery status and current information ?

magoo1275 said:
Please, what is the name of this battery widget with battery status and current information ?
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Battery Monitor Widget
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Dpi change

I was able to change the dpi in the build.prop file to 360 and everything looks great except for one thing. The weather widget on the lock screen will no longer update. I have tried freezing the app but that didn't work and I have looked under all options to remove it but to no avail.
Does anyone here know how to remove the weather widget from the lock screen?
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Thanks
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It took me a few tries to get rid of it. I think the "trick" is that is has to be expanded (swipe down), then you can long press and delete it like any other widget.
Did you try an LCD Density of 320? Iirc, my default weather widget looked fine at that density.

dclutter1 said:
It took me a few tries to get rid of it. I think the "trick" is that is has to be expanded (swipe down), then you can long press and delete it like any other widget.
Did you try an LCD Density of 320? Iirc, my default weather widget looked fine at that density.
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I hadn't tried 320 yet. I only tried 360 since I read someone had success with that dpi. I also pulled down on the widget itself but no matter how long I press and hold I get no option for removing it.
Thanks
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Well the change in dpi didn't do the trick. I can't see to figure out what app or widget this is associated with. Would anyone happen to have any ideas? This is on my lock screen and it appears after clock shows up. Here are 2 consecutive images. Any help would be appreciated.
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I'm using 320 lcd density--changed with rom toolbox pro---with no issues at all. I was experiencing crashes at lower dpi of 280 though. 320 seems to be my sweet spot and I'm loving it. Dashclock doesn't look so gaudy now.

Ok I have a retarded question but why would you want to change the DPI? The reason I'm asking is cause I've never messed with DPI stuff.
Sent from my hacked Galaxy N3!

I like to use a lower dpi so that I can fit more on my screen. It basically makes things smaller allowing for space. Here are some screenies for comparison. These are the stock 480 vs mine at 360 dpi.
Hope this helps.
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Oh ok I gotcha. Thanks!
Sent from my hacked Galaxy N3!

Are there any drawbacks to doing this?

Nevermind.

Finally. I am able to run dpi of 320 and still have a lockscreen without issues. I ended up deleting the original widget and adding one from "hd widgets" in it's place. Unless you do this you will always get the ugly white box as per my original post.
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repsol_23 said:
I like to use a lower dpi so that I can fit more on my screen. It basically makes things smaller allowing for space. Here are some screenies for comparison. These are the stock 480 vs mine at 360 dpi.
Hope this helps.
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What all do i need to change? I changed the build prop in system but my TW app launcher is all shrunk up and my home screen indicators are half way up the screen.

I tend to change only the build.prop file. Sometimes things will move around on the desktop but I haven't used the tw launcher in some time simply because I like Nova. If things aren't looking the way you like try upping the dpi. I use 320 but I personally think 360 is the best compromise.
Also some apps may not like the dpi change. When this happens I suggest using xposed module that changes dpi on a per app basis and increasing dpi until you like the look.
It's a lot of trial and error to get a setup you will be happy with.
Hope this helps.
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Does changing the DPI cause the Multiwindow popup on the left side of the screen to not show up?

No it shouldn't. It should still come up but look smaller. I think you can enable it by holding the back button for a few seconds.
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repsol_23 said:
No it shouldn't. It should still come up but look smaller. I think you can enable it by holding the back button for a few seconds.
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Thanks! I had changed DPI and installed the modded transparent multiwindow pullout and I recall it working. Then when I look again it was gone.I held down the back arrow and it came back. Big thank you!

christianpeso said:
Thanks! I had changed DPI and installed the modded transparent multiwindow pullout and I recall it working. Then when I look again it was gone.I held down the back arrow and it came back. Big thank you!
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Where did you get the modded transparent multiwindow that works? I've searched but hadn't seen any mod like that for note 3. Even the function in Wanam is missing.

Dpi settings

Search is down atm, what DPI are some of you using? I once toyed around with my LG G2 and I liked the way icons looked more clean and HD when smaller.

shaungregg said:
Search is down atm, what DPI are some of you using? I once toyed around with my LG G2 and I liked the way icons looked more clean and HD when smaller.
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Set my dpi to 320. Using xposed app settings to fix the apps that don't play well with 320.
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I too use DPI at 320 and set Secphone. Camera, Calc, Contacts atnormal 480 with appsettings. WOuld like to make a TWlauncher 320dpi 6x5

djnoicatse said:
Set my dpi to 320. Using xposed app settings to fix the apps that don't play well with 320.
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Which Xposed App??

^ the name of the module is "app settings"
@op I have dpi set like the other 2 users.. I first set the tw apps that tend to get messy to the default 480 using xposed and then used rom toolbox to set the global dpi to 320.. its easier that way and tw apps don't start crashing
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djnoicatse said:
Set my dpi to 320. Using xposed app settings to fix the apps that don't play well with 320.
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hashcheck said:
I too use DPI at 320 and set Secphone. Camera, Calc, Contacts atnormal 480 with appsettings. WOuld like to make a TWlauncher 320dpi 6x5
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Same thing as these guys but I use 360, just a precaution I have the The Play Store faked back to being at a DPI of 480 using the xPosed module.
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Same here, set global to 320 dpi with rom toolbox.
then corrected some samsung apps like dialer camera galery snote animated wallpaper etc back to 480 dpi with xposed + apps settings.
working like a charm so far

Hi guys thatnk for this wonderful find, i only have 1 problem, i cannot change the dialer to 480, it stays on 320. i alsocannot find the process secphone you are talking about i only have the "com.android.phone"
NVM found it, its the contacts you need to set to 480 to get the dialer back to "normal"

Same Problem
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Hi guys thatnk for this wonderful find, i only have 1 problem, i cannot change the dialer to 480, it stays on 320. i alsocannot find the process secphone you are talking about i only have the "com.android.phone"
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Hi guys, I'm also having the same problem as Squirting Cherry. Trying to use App settings to turn some apps back to 480 but doesn't work. Also is there a way to make the Home screen max size? as it is like hanging in the middle after changing the settings.
Thanks in advance

you have to change contact not the dialer
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seanlee89 said:
Hi guys, I'm also having the same problem as Squirting Cherry. Trying to use App settings to turn some apps back to 480 but doesn't work. Also is there a way to make the Home screen max size? as it is like hanging in the middle after changing the settings.
Thanks in advance
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yep like danilos2k says its the contacts, and for the desktop's wasted space you should use another launcher, i preffer nova on 9x5 and remove the dock to get as much space to customise as you want.

SquirtingCherry said:
yep like danilos2k says its the contacts, and for the desktop's wasted space you should use another launcher, i preffer nova on 9x5 and remove the dock to get as much space to customise as you want.
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Thank you. By the way just to side track a bit. How to remove the lockscreen weather?

Twitter and Instagram!
Just wanted to know while trying to edit pics on instagram and viewing them on twitter, is there a resolution problem even on 480dpi?

What settings are you guys using for the play store? Setting it back to 480 leaves it screwy looking.

Thanks a bunch guys, I used a little bit of advice from you all. Set it at 360 for now so I don't have to break out my reading glasses lol. Used Rom Toolbox Pro and App Settings module in Xposed installer as instructed! I use Next Launcher and set it to 9 by 5, looks real nice

Hey everyone, wanted to know if anyone has come across this issue...I've set my system dpi to 320. Everything seems to be OK except for the play store. Seems to me that I've got the tablet version of the play store where everything is big icons. Any tips to get the mobile version back?
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Not really a big issue for me...just prefer the mobile version instead.
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What do you guys use for the email dpi. Anything other than 480 makes the font size in emails I type or reply to, huge.
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I have been thinking about doing this global dpi to 320 and the custom tw apps to default 480.
Can you guys list the tw apps that need to be 480 to not crash? So far we have camera, dialer/contacts, s health, what else? Email and play store?
Also could one of you post screenshots of dpi at 320 to get an idea before I embark on this? Like ur homepage and stuff.
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I do not find the Settings in ROM Toolbox Pro to set 320 global, where it is!? Can you please tell me!?

Petteri said:
I do not find the Settings in ROM Toolbox Pro to set 320 global, where it is!? Can you please tell me!?
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edit your build prob with rom tool box. you have to change 2 values!! just search for "density"

Changing Note 4 DPI settings and what to change back to stock *Updated 4/25/2015*

Originally posted in TMO Note 4, but it should work for your variant too
If you notice anything missing or you use an app I don't and would like it added jut let me know
OK, so I love changing the DPI of my phone and apps. so i thought why not share what I know with others.
These are the apps that I feel are needed to be changed , so if you think i missed one just tell me and I'll add it.
another note i don't use the touchwiz launcher and different roms can use one that's modded.
of course your phone needs to be ROOTED
you can use whatever app you like to change your DPI, I used xposed app settings and would suggest the same
NOTE 4 default DPI is 640
In xposed app settings to change your system DPI you turn on
android system & system ui
and change it to your desired DPI (320 for me).
(you can also change it using the build.prop)
I guess its necessary to say this:
IF YOU CHANGE YOUR DPI IN ANY WAY, DO AS STATED BELOW
These apps you will need to change back to stock: 640
camera
camera test
com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view
com.sec.android.ofviewer
com.sec.android.sviewcover
com.sec.phone
contacts
gallery
incallui
com.android.mms
phone
photo studio
s health
samsung camera filter
touchwiz home
video trimmer
not changing some can cause it to not function properly or FC
These setting are recommended if you use them:
S-Voice
- you don't have to change the dpi to stock unless you want to but if you get a FC change the screen dp to 480x854
Samsung Keyboard
- you can leave it the same as your new DPI or change it to stock DPI if the secondary icons alignment bothers you, check the box 'apply res to widgets',
Lockscreen (com.android.keyguard)
- you don't have to change this one back to stock but if you use lockscreen security the bottom will look weird
- to change it to stock, enter the stock DPI (640) and check the box 'apply res to widgets'. A reboot will be requried
Smart Remote
-change dpi back to stock and change screen dp to 320x480
Calendar
-if you use it I recommend you change it back to stock because the on screen notification size will be off
Wink app
-it will think your using a tablet and causes issues so change to stock
Swiftkey
-resize using keyboards builtin resizer
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO HIT SAVE ON EACH ONE AND REBOOT YOUR PHONE AFTER
IF I MISSED ANYTHING OR YOU WANT ANYTHING ADDED PLEASE TELL ME
THIS ARE MY PERSONAL SETTINGS AND IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THE SAME ITS AT YOU OWN FREE WILL
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The title/subject probably needs changing as it has nothing to do with what's in the post.
Disable lockscreen on trusted connection vs changing DPI.

_Dennis_ said:
The title/subject probably needs changing as it has nothing to do with what's in the post.
Disable lockscreen on trusted connection vs changing DPI.
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I feel stupid, i put the wrong title.. auto input lmao
thanks for catching that, was gonna post a thread for that title too but today. working and posting lol
lockscreen on trusted connection link:.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/disable-lockscreen-security-connected-t3016459

I hate the stock DPI on this phone but I changed it using build.prop as I'm trying detox from using xposed. I want to be able to jump to lollipop right away and must pull myself away from the xposed tit since I don't see it coming to lollipop. Only issue I had changing it in build.prop is with camera. Didn't FC just didn't fill phone screen obviously. So I'll just use google camera for now. Boy do I miss that xposed though......
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egodriver07 said:
I hate the stock DPI on this phone but I changed it using build.prop as I'm trying detox from using xposed. I want to be able to jump to lollipop right away and must pull myself away from the xposed tit since I don't see it coming to lollipop. Only issue I had changing it in build.prop is with camera. Didn't FC just didn't fill phone screen obviously. So I'll just use google camera for now. Boy do I miss that xposed though......
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IMHO, lollipop is not worth it. Xposed is just too good and useful. I'm personally staying on Kitkat until Xposed comes to lollipop. And if it doesn't, then I'm not getting lollipop until I'm forced to with my next phone... in at least a year

Finally screen aligned to notch

Hi all, simply changing the dpi value through the developer options I finally managed to have the screen aligned to the notch. Just find the "minimum width" item in the developer menu and change the value from 392 to 449 (now I've set it to 430 and "text size & resizing" to XL, seems much better)
Smaller icons but finally full screen ...

Hi. I changed the value but it has stayed the same. No changes in the display size either. Am I doing anything wrong?

lalibm said:
Hi. I changed the value but it has stayed the same. No changes in the display size either. Am I doing anything wrong?
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hi, I don't know why it didn't work for you.
I didn't do anything else except what I wrote above, as soon as I write the new value and confirm it the screen immediately changes its size.
I'm on Miui 10 developer.
Now I set the value at 430 dpi because it seems more balanced.

Nathan971 said:
hi, I don't know why it didn't work for you.
I didn't do anything else except what I wrote above, as soon as I write the new value and confirm it the screen immediately changes its size.
I'm on Miui 10 developer.
Now I set the value at 430 dpi because it seems more balanced.
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I tried rebooting several times but to no effect. I'm running 10.0.5.0 Global. Maybe there's a bug. Thanks anyway.

I'm sorry, I'm on 8.12.27 dev and don't know if global stable works in a different way.
I forgot to say that this thing, of course, works for those who want to hide the notch and not lose that part of the screen that remains black under it.
I hope the developers understand that that lost space makes no sense, as it makes no sense to see the notifications for 2 seconds and then make them disappear ... Anyway, happy new year to all of you

Nathan971 said:
I'm sorry, I'm on 8.12.27 dev and don't know if global stable works in a different way.
I forgot to say that this thing, of course, works for those who want to hide the notch and not lose that part of the screen that remains black under it.
I hope the developers understand that that lost space makes no sense, as it makes no sense to see the notifications for 2 seconds and then make them disappear ... Anyway, happy new year to all of you
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I hate the way notifications behave on MIUI. The fact that I can't swipe either way to dismiss a notification makes no sense. Hopefully Xiaomi releases the kernel source and then development will pick up pace. Cheers and Happy New year

Bobby
How to Align the Screen with Notch in the Mobile with Global Rom 10.2.1.0 ?

there is no dpi setting in my developer mode. (using MIUI Global Stable )

My mom owns a RN6P. I checked it and figured out a way to fit apps with the notch. See what values I set in attachments.
Samples:
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https://i.hizliresim. com/MVo1V1.jpg
Remove the space between "com" and "dot"
Lol, I don't know why XDA tries to fetch my photos to their servers and fail to load.

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there is no dpi setting in my developer mode. (using MIUI Global Stable )
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The easiest way is to run this command..
Code:
adb shell wm overscan 0,-32,0,0
No need of changing DPI through developer settings and having that ugly small looking UI.

bande.rajkiran said:
The easiest way is to run this command..
Code:
adb shell wm overscan 0,-32,0,0
No need of changing DPI through developer settings and having that ugly small looking UI.
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where i have to enter this command ?

bande.rajkiran said:
The easiest way is to run this command..
Code:
adb shell wm overscan 0,-32,0,0
No need of changing DPI through developer settings and having that ugly small looking UI.
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Command executed successfully but still no change.. Same issue.

Follow these tutorials: (need root)!
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=927965&st=280#entry81179571
https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=843497&st=20#entry64339025
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Someone should make a Flashable TWRP zip file for this fix..

bande.rajkiran said:
The easiest way is to run this command..
No need of changing DPI through developer settings and having that ugly small looking UI.
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In what part should I execute the command?

bande.rajkiran said:
The easiest way is to run this command..
Code:
adb shell wm overscan 0,-32,0,0
No need of changing DPI through developer settings and having that ugly small looking UI.
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Thanks!
-20 is better for me.

smartiz77 said:
Thanks!
-20 is better for me.
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but its not working for all apps.. :/ some apps still not perfectly aligned with notch..

Hi everyone, I'm using a rooted Samsung A10 and had a similar issue with the unallignment of the camera notch. I came across this forum and solved the problem using "adb shell vm overscan" command. However this caused the upper Quick Panel aread become narrower and not only the appearance but also functionally it is too difficult to pull it down when it's such narrow. Please check the photo. Do you guys have any suggestions for that?