Hey Guys,
I have an S7 Edge and was always able to change the DPI via any common method.
For some weeks it´s somehow not possible. I tried while on various ROMs.
I tried via editing Build.prop, Android Terminal App, DPI Changing Apps and via Terminal on Mac and Windows.
It just doesnt work....
I noticed that being on BobCat ROM it works.... But with no other ROM. I tried them all on XDA.
Does anybody have an idea why and/or how to fix this?
I appreciate every reply.
You need to have root acces and use a file manager (I use Solid Explorer), open build.prop with the Solid Explorer built in editor (SE Text editor) and find and change the following line:
ro.sf.lcd_density=560
(560 is the best value that you can apply, anything bellow that dpi messes up the touchwiz apps).
Save the file and presto!!!
I hope this can help.
Best regards!!!
Not working. Build.prop shows the new value but no visual change is seen
Did you restart your device?
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Is there a editor for the android systems like there was for the WM devices. Something that allows you to change system settings .ie turn of proximity sensor. I used Astro but it didn't save my changes.
gsm.proximity.enable=false
I changed it to true and it didn't save it and I removed it completely and it didn't save it. I just need to be able to change some system stuff.
Sure, any terminal will do this, but you need to be rooted and have superuser access.
I am rooted and have superuser . I have tried astro and root explorer. S o how do I disable proximity. Someone please help.
Since upgrading to Froyo via Obsidian v2.2 I am no longer able to see protected apps in the Marketplace, so I've been trying to edit build.prop, but with no success.
If I delete, move, or make any changes at all to build.prop it is immediately 'restored' to its original settings. If I try to overwrite in Root Explorer, I am given a permissions error and the overwrite fails.
I've seen similar posts in other threads, but have not found a resolution posted anywhere.
Edit: I would install "Eris Market Fix" from the Marketplace but I've read many too comments from Vibrant users that indicate the app can have disastrous results.
Edit x2: Hmm it would appear can't do *anything*, at least via Root Explorer. I just tried removing some bloatware in /system/app like normal, but once I reboot everything is restored right back the way it was before the change. Very frustrating. This means no changing audio notifications or boot/shutdown media either.
Found Resolution
Had a bad install of BusyBox.
Check my comment in this thread.
Hey Guys,
So if you want to change the LCD density on your Gen8 (tested on the 70, should work on others but changes, as ever, are done at your own risk) without using the LCD Density Changer app then this is how...
I have had to do this as even with the Root +rw on file system, the LCD density changer changes didn't stick (probably OK for the others)
You will need to use the +rw file system mod as documented here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197
(thanks Chulri!!)
Anyhoo... to business.
All you need to do for this is to add the following line into /system/build.prop:
ro.sf.lcd_density=XXX
Using rootexplorer was the easiest for me, I copied the file to dropbox, made the change on my computer and then recopied back into /system - note, if you use root explorer, make sure /system is mounted as RW, not RO
You will be able to abd push the file though if you don't want to use dropbox, but I couldn't find my cable when I did this
Reboot.
For some reason after changing lcd density, inputting text in landscape makes the whole textbox fill the screen,
Anyone else have that problem?
oi oi oi whats all this then?!
TheDeadCpu said:
Hasn't this been posted like.. Twice a week or so on XDA?
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If it has, the I apologise, but I struggled to find it without using the LCD density changer app
Hey peeps!
I just flashed to the latest CM9 nightly from RC2 and wiped cache and dalvik. I tried to change the DPI back to 213 as I did before: reading this guide and using Total Commander and editing the build.prop in the /system dirr which worked without any problems in RC2 but now TC or any other file manager cant save the file. I thought first that I didnt have root possibilites but all other apps that require root works and get roots. Whats your idea of this? I tried using ROM Toolbox but I couldnt figure out where to change the DPI there
EDIT: Uhm rather delete this one, Ill post it in the correct thread instead
Same experience with total commander. That's why I copied the build.prop in another folder, edited it and pasted it back into /system. Check the permissions.
ROM toolbox has two options, one with a slider (build prop tweaks) and the other is the editor. Look for ro.sf.lcd_density= 320 and change it there.
AAh thanx! finally away from the horror DPI 320, all mothers nightmare! =)
I bid you thank you kind sir!
AA1973 said:
Same experience with total commander. That's why I copied the build.prop in another folder, edited it and pasted it back into /system. Check the permissions.
ROM toolbox has two options, one with a slider (build prop tweaks) and the other is the editor. Look for ro.sf.lcd_density= 320 and change it there.
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You can manualy change it with Root Explorer too. This is the only safe file explorer which doesn't kill you ROM if you change lcddestiny setting with it.
Hello fellows XDA, after updating my G928T to marshmallow, I can't seem to find setting.db under sqlite or even searching the file doesn't come up in /data/data/com.android.providers.setting/databases. Does anyone know where I could find this file or what may happen to it? Thanks all!
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I found some details here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...e-settings-how-to-toggle-ringtone-vibration-i
from that page:
"move system settings from db to xml
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/../settings.db --> /data/system/users/userid/settings_[system|global|secure].xml"
For me it was "/data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml" and I was able to use Root Browser to find and edit it. The file is very long and hard to navigate (i was just using root browsers editor which has no search function) but I was able to add hotspot toggle on my S5 by editing it, just like I used to with the old settings.db
fredknex said:
I found some details here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...e-settings-how-to-toggle-ringtone-vibration-i
from that page:
"move system settings from db to xml
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/../settings.db --> /data/system/users/userid/settings_[system|global|secure].xml"
For me it was "/data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml" and I was able to use Root Browser to find and edit it. The file is very long and hard to navigate (i was just using root browsers editor which has no search function) but I was able to add hotspot toggle on my S5 by editing it, just like I used to with the old settings.db
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I was able to find it, but after editing and given the right permission also restarted, the setting reset to default and the new changes didn't stick in the new file.
fredknex said:
I found some details here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...e-settings-how-to-toggle-ringtone-vibration-i
from that page:
"move system settings from db to xml
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/../settings.db --> /data/system/users/userid/settings_[system|global|secure].xml"
For me it was "/data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml" and I was able to use Root Browser to find and edit it. The file is very long and hard to navigate (i was just using root browsers editor which has no search function) but I was able to add hotspot toggle on my S5 by editing it, just like I used to with the old settings.db
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I dont get this, what do you mean with move setting from db to xml do you mean rename or what could you be more detalied ? Thnx
Sry for asking
astrit1 said:
I dont get this, what do you mean with move setting from db to xml do you mean rename or what could you be more detalied ? Thnx
Sry for asking
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I mean the setting used to be stored in a .db file, but (because samsung changed it i guess) it is now stored in a .xml file. no need to rename anything, just edit the xml.
I was able to find it, but after editing and given the right permission also restarted, the setting reset to default and the new changes didn't stick in the new file.
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If i recall correctly there are 2 entries pertaining to the toggles and one seems to overwrite the other on boot. Make sure to change both if anyone is still trying to do this. If that doesn't work then I don't know what I did to make it stick.
If i recall correctly there are 2 entries pertaining to the toggles and one seems to overwrite the other on boot. Make sure to change both if anyone is still trying to do this. If that doesn't work then I don't know what I did to make it stick.
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if he uses only the xxx_reset one they are going to be overwritten by the normal one when he reboots ,it did this to me
fredknex said:
I found some details here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...e-settings-how-to-toggle-ringtone-vibration-i
from that page:
"move system settings from db to xml
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/../settings.db --> /data/system/users/userid/settings_[system|global|secure].xml"
For me it was "/data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml" and I was able to use Root Browser to find and edit it. The file is very long and hard to navigate (i was just using root browsers editor which has no search function) but I was able to add hotspot toggle on my S5 by editing it, just like I used to with the old settings.db
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I found that xml, I copied it on my pc, opened in browser but in that xml I couldn't find anything related to mobile data toggling, or notification toggling like this: notification_panel_default_active_app_list. Could you pls tell me how did you manage to add mobbile data toggle using this method? I'm on Sprint N920P. Thanks in advance