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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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Google Lollipop Calendar Fix (DPI adjustment)

Calendar Situation:
2560x1440 resolution screen has LESS information displayed verses my 1280x800 tablet.
Solution.
build.prop change to the DPI setting.
380 DPI + reboot+ calendar cache clear == TABLET VIEW!!! 7 day weeks and full month view with text.
390 DPI or greater will revert back to stupid mode.
Now, this is a very short sided solution, but I think my OS looks better with smaller icons... Rather than having 5 icons of width on my home screen, I have 6. I get more mail and more calendar in the widgets too. I honestly don't see a downside.

380 makes it pretty much unusable, IMO. I have it set to 460. 440 was too small for me.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

just a FYI, native DPI for the N6 is 493.

tflogic said:
just a FYI, native DPI for the N6 is 493.
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We're taking about the LCD DPI setting, not the physical screen's DPI. The default setting is 560.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Acrono said:
380 makes it pretty much unusable, IMO. I have it set to 460. 440 was too small for me...
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Well, I'm happy with the smaller icons and text as long as I can get a 7 day calendar and a USEFUL month view on my phone.

How do you do this? Need to be rooted?

brian85 said:
How do you do this? Need to be rooted?
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Yes you need root, then you edit the build prop using ROM tool kit or a good file explorer.

Pilz said:
Yes you need root, then you edit the build prop using ROM tool kit or a good file explorer.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texdroider.texdroider_dpi is another alternative. Works great, lightweight app.

zephiK said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texdroider.texdroider_dpi is another alternative. Works great, lightweight app.
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Good idea but waiting until Xposed works so I can set this DPI only for Calendar and not the whole system.

jeffreii said:
Good idea but waiting until Xposed works so I can set this DPI only for Calendar and not the whole system.
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Isn't there apps to just change per app basis? If so, what are they?

cheami said:
Isn't there apps to just change per app basis? If so, what are they?
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AppSettings on xposed...but first we need xposed. No per app settings without it as far as I'm aware.
Can we get pics of the Homescreen/other screen shots running at 380DPI please?

liqn7 said:
AppSettings on xposed...but first we need xposed. No per app settings without it as far as I'm aware.
Can we get pics of the Homescreen/other screen shots running at 380DPI please?
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As you can see, the items on screen are quite small, and some applications don't know how to size their content. But, I get my full month
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kajer said:
As you can see, the items on screen are quite small, and some applications don't know how to size their content. But, I get my full month
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I just updated to 5.0.1 and my DPI was reverted to 560... I have no idea who thought that was a good idea.

jeffreii said:
Good idea but waiting until Xposed works so I can set this DPI only for Calendar and not the whole system.
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Think it's going to be a very long wait for xposed to work on ART.
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kajer said:
I just updated to 5.0.1 and my DPI was reverted to 560... I have no idea who thought that was a good idea.
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This happened because the 5.0.1 update replaced the build.prop file in /sytem with with a new version.
If you want to make the custom 380 dpi stick across updates, you should create a text file called local.prop and place it in the /data directory.
The local.prop text should include the following line:
Code:
[STRIKE]qemu.sf.lcd_density=380[/STRIKE]
Save the file and reboot.
EDIT: this method doesn't seem to work on the stock ROM any longer. It works with CM and mist likely with other AOSP derived ROMs.

hi,
I have been out of android for abit but 1 of the the first things i do is mod my dpi (more icons, more screen, more widgets etc.. for me)
using dpi changer or build prop editor
however this time on nexus 6 it seems to change all except the icons and icon text sizes and widget space
i have tried putting the local build to no avail. is there anything else i need todo or any ideas
i am unlocked and rooted.
thanks

cryptkilleronline said:
hi,
I have been out of android for abit but 1 of the the first things i do is mod my dpi (more icons, more screen, more widgets etc.. for me)
using dpi changer or build prop editor
however this time on nexus 6 it seems to change all except the icons and icon text sizes and widget space
i have tried putting the local build to no avail. is there anything else i need todo or any ideas
i am unlocked and rooted.
thanks
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Hi cryptkilleronline,
It looks like the local.prop method doesn't work anymore on the stock ROM (CM and other ROMs still support it).
You'll have to reduce the value in build.prop instead.
The only thing I'd recommend is not to use 380 or 370 dpi, as these values seem to cause some issues in landscape mode.
360 dpi works fine.
More details here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...freezes-landscape-video-t2967032/post57636267

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

[GUIDE] Reduce Xperia Z screen resolution [ROOTED DEVICE ONLY]

Hello,
Why reduce android screen resolution ?
- Reduce battery consumption of your xperia
- Increase game performances
Before starting, make sure that your device is rooted and download the next application : Screen Shift.
Note that the configuration described is especially for Xperia Z. If you use these values for other device, it will not work properly.
Instructions :
1. Install Screen Shift app
2. Give it root access
3. Change the resolution by type these values : 720 x 1280
4. Change "Density" value and type : 294
5. Activate the profil et and accept.
6. Reboot your device.
Your resolution is now in HD. It's normal that your icons are bigger than before. Sony's launcher has not been designed for that resolution. I purpose you to install Google Now Launcher if you want a clear interface without big icons.
Credit to aravindsagar

You should mention that some app after changing resolution can behave weird and draw part of their graphic in some weird way, the same with games, for example Minecraft PE, and Sudoku(only games that I have beside VR for goggles) look really weird one buttons are big other out of screen.
I always change DPI and res on devices, and I would recommend to do this after clean installation or before installing any major app.
Im not saying that its always like that but Im doing this for longer time and its just annoying sometimes when its happen, so be prepare for that.

Akinaro said:
You should mention that some app after changing resolution can behave weird and draw part of their graphic in some weird way, the same with games, for example Minecraft PE, and Sudoku(only games that I have beside VR for goggles) look really weird one buttons are big other out of screen.
I always change DPI and res on devices, and I would recommend to do this after clean installation or before installing any major app.
Im not saying that its always like that but Im doing this for longer time and its just annoying sometimes when its happen, so be prepare for that.
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Thank for answering.
If you change only the resolution and not change the density, then your message is true.
It's important to change your density. The value depends of :
- your device screen size
- the default resolution
- the default dpi
The configuration that i described in first post is especially for xperia z.

Well yes, but some people, like me just hate this ugly big default DPI like all of new phones have, and for most of time I set DPI to smaller so I can fit more in it without making text too small
for example this is default 480 DPI and 360 that I use. It not only look better but text still look good on it.
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For me DPI and res should be option in setting and every user should set it own like he want, because for now only real reason why I root my phone is because f that DPI... funny as hell...

What if we manually change the dpi by terminal or in built feature in custom rom ?

Maybe you'll find my question moronic but is it possible to restore default settings with the same tool? How, and what are they? I mean, what values of resolution and DPI are default ones?

Most of those apps have restore or backup option for restoring DPI.
DPI can be changed by any file manager with access to root, or any app that have option to change build.prop(like kernel adiutor) or DPI(custom rooms or aroma installer option)
you can manually change/revert DPI just by changing line ""ro.sf.lcd_density="" in bulid.prop file in system folder. Just make sure that after editing in properties of that file you have permissions rw- r-- r--
And of course make copy of this file just as a backup

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.

DarkCod3r said:
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?