What is the stock DPI setting of the 6P? - Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Having a tough time finding this. Can someone tell me? There a ROM on my 6p there other day and think it changed this so what to set it back to default if possible.

jgordon00 said:
Having a tough time finding this. Can someone tell me? There a ROM on my 6p there other day and think it changed this so what to set it back to default if possible.
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Lookin at it right now. Its 560. However when trying to edit build.prop using RootExplorer its saying 'Root Explorer was unable to read this file. Please check you device is rooted correctly and that access has been granted at the superuser prompt'

vinokirk said:
Lookin at it right now. Its 560. However when trying to edit build.prop using RootExplorer its saying 'Root Explorer was unable to read this file. Please check you device is rooted correctly and that access has been granted at the superuser prompt'
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Thank you.

vinokirk said:
Lookin at it right now. Its 560. However when trying to edit build.prop using RootExplorer its saying 'Root Explorer was unable to read this file. Please check you device is rooted correctly and that access has been granted at the superuser prompt'
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Have you tried using a DPI changer app?

vinokirk said:
Lookin at it right now. Its 560. However when trying to edit build.prop using RootExplorer its saying 'Root Explorer was unable to read this file. Please check you device is rooted correctly and that access has been granted at the superuser prompt'
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Just use ADB... Here's a "how to":
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...creen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/

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Root explorer

Someone please help me out with this everytime i open root eplorer this is what i get
"Root explorer has not yet managed to obtain root accsess because of issuses with superuser,this often happensthe first time the app is run but usually fine from the on Click ok and restart the app to try again make sure you respoding superuser promt"
do you have rooted phone?
LivArt said:
do you have rooted phone?
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yes my phone is rooted
Go to your app drawer and open up super user. Then click on root explorer and grant it access. You might have to long press it if taping on it doesn't work
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[Q] Rooted Stock MDL - ES File not allowing delete

Just got the phone, updated to MDL. Stock root and TWRP recovery.
SU is installed. Downloaded and checked root with Root Checker - root affirmed.
Only mod so far is Hotspot with the MDL Odexed through TWRP.
Installed ES File Explorer, and it wont allow me to delete or rename system files (specifically ui sounds).
ES asked for and was given SU permission.
I am only good enough with Android as far as I can follow instructions in these forums - I know nothing beyond that.
Any ideas what the problem may be? I was considering getting Root Explorer, if that will work, but I dont want to drop the 3.99 if the problem is elsewhere or can be fixed.
Thanks for your help.
(And what I am currently trying to accomplish is silencing the camera (or more specifically, editing/saving the feature.xml file to allow menu switching of sound : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261789 - it wont let me save the text edited file - I assume it;s the same problem that wont let me delete/rename.)
Thanks. Without you guys I'd be straight Sprint/Samsung stock - aint nobody got time for that.
DevonSloan said:
Just got the phone, updated to MDL. Stock root and TWRP recovery.
SU is installed. Downloaded and checked root with Root Checker - root affirmed.
Only mod so far is Hotspot with the MDL Odexed through TWRP.
Installed ES File Explorer, and it wont allow me to delete or rename system files (specifically ui sounds).
ES asked for and was given SU permission.
I am only good enough with Android as far as I can follow instructions in these forums - I know nothing beyond that.
Any ideas what the problem may be? I was considering getting Root Explorer, if that will work, but I dont want to drop the 3.99 if the problem is elsewhere or can be fixed.
Thanks for your help.
(And what I am currently trying to accomplish is silencing the camera (or more specifically, editing/saving the feature.xml file to allow menu switching of sound : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261789 - it wont let me save the text edited file - I assume it;s the same problem that wont let me delete/rename.)
Thanks. Without you guys I'd be straight Sprint/Samsung stock - aint nobody got time for that.
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Maybe try renaming the extensions of those files to ".bak"
Hope it helps bud
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Goose0121 said:
Maybe try renaming the extensions of those files to ".bak"
Hope it helps bud
****'ll Buff Out
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Thanks, but that was actually the first thing I tried - it brings up the rename dialogue, but then after change and "ok", nothing is changed. Same with Astro and Root File Manager.
Thanks, though.
Anyone else?
Try pressing Menu and then going to "Root Explorer" and then "Mount R/W"
From there, make sure the path shows RW instead of RO. Click ok.
Exit out of ES File Manager and come back in and check the Root Explorer Mount R/W again to see if RW stuck. If it did, try to see if you can delete.
apexcell said:
Try pressing Menu and then going to "Root Explorer" and then "Mount R/W".
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Clicked on root explorer and it gave a (paraphrased) "ES File Explorer has been given superuser privileges for interactive shell" (or something close to that), but I cant find "Mount R/W" anywhere.
And trying various things keeps giving me "device not supported" errors. Again, a paraphrase as the message isnt on screen long enough for me to get the exact wording.
Thanks again for the help.
Is this what comes up when you click on root explorer?
apexcell said:
Is this what comes up when you click on root explorer?
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No. Nothing opens up. Same settings menu screen, there is just the message that appears below, then disappears, about "superuser permission granted.
I also have same issue where it tells me superuser access has been granted. However, about 15 seconds later I get another message saying "Sorry, test failed. This feature can not run on your phone."
Hmm, that's definitely not right. Try going to the Application manager, to ES File Explorer, Clear data, Uninstall, then re-installing it through Play Store. See if it still does that.
You should definitely get that screen when you go to root explorer.
cap167 said:
I also have same issue where it tells me superuser access has been granted. However, about 15 seconds later I get another message saying "Sorry, test failed. This feature can not run on your phone."
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That is exactly what is happening with me.
Thanks Apex - doing that now.
UPDATE:
Nope. clear, uninstall, reboot, reinstall, reboot... and still getting the same results. Bah.
Does Solid Explorer also fail to be able to delete?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer
Thanks Apex. Solid Explorer worked. Thank you for not giving up on the ideas.
While I am glad I found a solution to deleting the files, I remain a bit concerned about the ES File Explorer problem. It make me think other problems exist that I just haven't hit yet.
Case closed!
Great, glad that worked out for you.

[Q] Do I only have partial root?

I have a rooted s4 (with 4.4.2).. I'm trying to use ES File Explorer to change permissions on a root folder but it won't change the permissions. After I change them and then go back to the folder it just reverts to its original state. When I tried to use Root Browser to change the permissions it just gave me an error message saying that I couldn't do that. Does that mean my phone is only partially rooted? Or something else?
Sounds like you have no root at all.
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Turdbasket said:
I have a rooted s4 (with 4.4.2).. I'm trying to use ES File Explorer to change permissions on a root folder but it won't change the permissions. After I change them and then go back to the folder it just reverts to its original state. When I tried to use Root Browser to change the permissions it just gave me an error message saying that I couldn't do that. Does that mean my phone is only partially rooted? Or something else?
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Mate ,
Did you check the settings of ES?
top left corner /settings menu / root Explorer ( set to on) and set the options you need (rw, hidden folders.....)
dratsablive said:
Sounds like you have no root at all.
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Root Checker says it's rooted.
MAX 404 said:
Mate ,
Did you check the settings of ES?
top left corner /settings menu / root Explorer ( set to on) and set the options you need (rw, hidden folders.....)
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I have made sure of those settings. .
And ES File Explorer does have Supersu permission.
Turdbasket said:
Root Checker says it's rooted.
I have made sure of those settings. .
And ES File Explorer does have Supersu permission.
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Hi ,
Are your Mount R/W like in the picture?
If so it should work
What folder you want to change?
MAX 404 said:
Hi ,
Are your Mount R/W like in the picture?
If so it should work
What folder you want to change?
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It is like in that picture.... But it still doesn't work. I just switched from Supersu to Superuser and took this screen shot. I'm sure it has to do something with the letters that are red (in the screen shot). I just don't know enough to know what it means.
Turdbasket said:
It is like in that picture.... But it still doesn't work. I just switched from Supersu to Superuser and took this screen shot. I'm sure it has to do something with the letters that are red (in the screen shot). I just don't know enough to know what it means.
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Something is not right , if you are root and your explorer setting are right there should not be any problem to change permission
when you first installed / open ES or root browser it ask you for SU rights , you said you did , in supersu it show you a list of app with SU rights , they were there?
Install Titanium Backup , it will ask you for SU , grant , go to Backup / restore , select any app there click on it on the menu that pops up select freeze...does it let you do it? then you are root , if not then there is a problem with your root
MAX 404 said:
Something is not right , if you are root and your explorer setting are right there should not be any problem to change permission
when you first installed / open ES or root browser it ask you for SU rights , you said you did , in supersu it show you a list of app with SU rights , they were there?
Install Titanium Backup , it will ask you for SU , grant , go to Backup / restore , select any app there click on it on the menu that pops up select freeze...does it let you do it? then you are root , if not then there is a problem with your root
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It was only partially rooted. I flashed a new rom (rooted) and that solved my problem..

DPI setting help

Hey guys was just wondering if anyone can post a video with a changed DPI? I'm not routes and I heard it can be done without root but wanted to see what it looks like first would really appreciate it
syphern said:
Hey guys was just wondering if anyone can post a video with a changed DPI? I'm not routes and I heard it can be done without root but wanted to see what it looks like first would really appreciate it
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Not sure where you heard it can be done without root. Because it simply can't. Without root you cannot modify system files.
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It can be done without root but needs to be done using ADB on a PC.
On your PC while the phone is connected:
ADB shell
WM density 480 (or whatever you want for your device)
Restart your device to complete.
Just try it. U can easily go back to default. But i promise, u dont want :b
I am rooted on my Nexus 6P, although I cannot get it to change the dpi settings.
I tried using texdroider_dpi, tried the adb method and even went to /system/build.prop and changed it via ES File Explorer.
When I set the DPI to anything but 560 my SwiftKey Keyboard breaks but the overall screen density doesn't change.
The value I entered is still displayed in the build.prop though ..
I had it changed already, but when I updated to the latest security patch 2016 I had to reinstall my phone since I flamingod something I guess.
Went ahead with Heisenbergs guide and followed Step 11 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928) to get my phone back to work. Only thing not working now is the dpi change ..
Any help?
Are you mounting system as R/W and saving the build.prop after you change the value?
dastinger said:
Are you mounting system as R/W and saving the build.prop after you change the value?
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I didn't specifially mount the system as R/W - but when I restart the device afterwards the change is still persistent.
Try using another File Explorer (Fx with the root add-on for example) and make the change with that one mounting as R/W before doing anything else.
dastinger said:
Try using another File Explorer (Fx with the root add-on for example) and make the change with that one mounting as R/W before doing anything else.
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Thank you very much.
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No problem, mate.
clubtech said:
It can be done without root but needs to be done using ADB on a PC.
On your PC while the phone is connected:
ADB shell
WM density 480 (or whatever you want for your device)
Restart your device to complete.
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I do this but my Swiftkey is broken and some image elements are huge.
Does anyone know why something like texdroider used to work perfectly scaling everything and now it does not?
Before this update, after flashing the SuperSU 2.66 my twrp would give me the warning my phone was not rooted. Now, I do not receive this warning.
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Unlock Tethering on Android N Preview Successful

I have successfully edited build prop on Android N Preview to allow tethering. My setup is as follows: I was originally rooted on Pure Nexus. I reflashed stock 6.0.1 MM and unrooted my device. I took the Android N OTA and rooted via CF Auto Root by Chainfire ( I had to manually fastboot the CFAR image as the program provided kept failing). I tried various root file managers that did not work. Finally FX Explorer with the root add-on worked. I had to change the file manager to open files in R/W mode via the menu settings. After that I was able to open the build prop file in text editor and added "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" (without quotes) at the bottom or end of the file. I rebooted and am able to tether without the subscription check. I am on an unlimited data plan. Hope this helps.
hsomnus said:
I have successfully edited build prop on Android N Preview to allow tethering. My setup is as follows: I was originally rooted on Pure Nexus. I reflashed stock 6.0.1 MM and unrooted my device. I took the Android N OTA and rooted via CF Auto Root by Chainfire ( I had to manually fastboot the CFAR image as the program provided kept failing). I tried various root file managers that did not work. Finally FX Explorer with the root add-on worked. I had to change the file manager to open files in R/W mode via the menu settings. After that I was able to open the build prop file in text editor and added "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" (without quotes) at the bottom or end of the file. I rebooted and am able to tether without the subscription check. I am on an unlimited data plan. Hope this helps.
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Worked for me, but I used Root Browser. Glad to have tethering on N.
Edit: Scratch that, I added the net.tethering line to build.prop, but when I go into settings and turn tethering on, it tries for a few seconds and fails.
Fvolfrine said:
Worked for me, but I used Root Browser. Glad to have tethering on N.
Edit: Scratch that, I added the net.tethering line to build.prop, but when I go into settings and turn tethering on, it tries for a few seconds and fails.
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What I did and always do is to modify my APN; where it says APN type i just add DUN and save the file.
Like this: default,supl,mms,dun
After you hit save your internet connection will reset itself, then everything should be good.
n3ck0man said:
What I did and always do is to modify my APN; where it says APN type i just add DUN and save the file.
Like this: default,supl,mms,dun
After you hit save your internet connection will reset itself, then everything should be good.
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Sorry, no luck with that. I added the dun, now my APN type reads "default,mms,supl,fota,hipri,dun" and the net.provisioning line is in, but when I toggle the tethering switch it fails. I wonder if this is like the dark theme toggle, which requires several attempts before it works.
Fvolfrine said:
Sorry, no luck with that. I added the dun, now my APN type reads "default,mms,supl,fota,hipri,dun" and the net.provisioning line is in, but when I toggle the tethering switch it fails. I wonder if this is like the dark theme toggle, which requires several attempts before it works.
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Try the fx explorer and its root add on...both are free. You just have to change it to open files in r/w in menu before opening the build prop file.
Mine has been working fine and i didnt have to make several attempts...it worked after the first try. Didnt change to DUN either. Only did exactly what i listed in OP...nothing more.
hsomnus said:
Try the fx explorer and its root add on...both are free. You just have to change it to open files in r/w in menu before opening the build prop file.
Mine has been working fine and i didnt have to make several attempts...it worked after the first try. Didnt change to DUN either. Only did exactly what i listed in OP...nothing more.
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That worked! I thought that using Root Explorer, which also has R/W capability, would be just the same, but I guess I was wrong.
Fvolfrine said:
That worked! I thought that using Root Explorer, which also has R/W capability, would be just the same, but I guess I was wrong.
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Yeah...i tried root explorer first as well as a few others. This was the only one that worked.
Worked for me. Thanks!
hsomnus said:
I have successfully edited build prop on Android N Preview to allow tethering. My setup is as follows: I was originally rooted on Pure Nexus. I reflashed stock 6.0.1 MM and unrooted my device. I took the Android N OTA and rooted via CF Auto Root by Chainfire ( I had to manually fastboot the CFAR image as the program provided kept failing). I tried various root file managers that did not work. Finally FX Explorer with the root add-on worked. I had to change the file manager to open files in R/W mode via the menu settings. After that I was able to open the build prop file in text editor and added "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" (without quotes) at the bottom or end of the file. I rebooted and am able to tether without the subscription check. I am on an unlimited data plan. Hope this helps.
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thanks! thinking about trying this for 6.0.1 until N and after. I'm on project fi tho and don't know if that's a jinx
Erik Rye said:
thanks! thinking about trying this for 6.0.1 until N and after. I'm on project fi tho and don't know if that's a jinx
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Isn't tethering allowed on Project Fi?
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Fvolfrine said:
Isn't tethering allowed on Project Fi?
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Yes, tethering is allowed on project fi. I was hoping that no subscription check = no data charges but not sure that's possible..
What providers is this succeeding on? Anyone on TMO?
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wideasleep1 said:
What providers is this succeeding on? Anyone on TMO?
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I've successfully unlocked tethering on Sprint but I get a DNS error when I try to load websites on my PC.
Anyone tried sending the tether command just like on m?
5ghz tethering
blitzerking1 said:
I've successfully unlocked tethering on Sprint but I get a DNS error when I try to load websites on my PC.
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I'm currently sprint, I input the dun_required 0 by terminal emulator and net.tethering by fx explorer. My tethering wouldn't stay active until I switched to 5ghz frequency in tether settings. I connected my ipad and searched pages to verify.
For some reason when I try to mount build.prop as read/write I get an "error: this action could not be completed" within FX Explorer. I can however, mount the system folder with no problems. Seems to be an issue mounting just the build.prop. Any ideas?
ForeverZ3RO said:
For some reason when I try to mount build.prop as read/write I get an "error: this action could not be completed" within FX Explorer. I can however, mount the system folder with no problems. Seems to be an issue mounting just the build.prop. Any ideas?
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I tried all of the suggestions in this thread until I found one. I can't remember which one worked.
kwdan said:
I tried all of the suggestions in this thread until I found one. I can't remember which one worked.
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Ummmm... ok. I've looked through all of the posts in this thread and can't find any with my issue. Not sure how you got it to work.
ForeverZ3RO said:
Ummmm... ok. I've looked through all of the posts in this thread and can't find any with my issue. Not sure how you got it to work.
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I used terminal emulator to add the tethering_dun_required 0
And fx explorer, or root explorer or root browser (not sure which one) to add provisioning line. Then rebooted. Tethering would still turn on and off until I went into tethering settings and switched it to 5ghz.
kwdan said:
I used terminal emulator to add the tethering_dun_required 0
And fx explorer, or root explorer or root browser (not sure which one) to add provisioning line. Then rebooted. Tethering would still turn on and off until I went into tethering settings and switched it to 5ghz.
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Any chance you could post the steps for doing it with the terminal emulator?
Also, didn't you still have to mount the system folder as R/W? That's where it's failing at for me.

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