Hi i need help changing dpi of only 1 application. There are many available app to change dpi for the whole phone but unable to find one for just one specific app. previous phone i used app setting with xposed to work but nougat did not find any xposed. if someone could help me change dpi of a application please help. Want to change dpi of waze if someone can teach me how to maybe even modify a apk file and change the dpi before installing that would be great too thank you.
No relies after a long time.
I too have heard nothing but crickets when asking the same question. Xposed module "App Settings" used to be my answer, but I am now on Nougat=no Xposed, as of now.
I need this for Play store. I mean really, only 3 GIANT icons across, 4 down on my 8.4" tablet. ONLY 12 FREAKING ITEMS ON SCREEN AT A TIME!? I have the room/size to easily see twice that (6 across X 8 down = 48 icons vs. 12.
Geeez!! this pisses me off. Play Store app needs a "tablet UI" setting, but for now still looking for a Per App DPI "setter" app.
okay i found one solution. it can be a temporary fix i guess.
You can use Tasker (paid; 7 day free trial) as well provided that OS is rooted.
Profile: Application → select app fro DPI scaling
Task: Action: Code → Run Shell
Command: wm density <DPI>
wm implies Window Manager. Replace <DPI> with the DPI you want.
Check Use Root
Exit task: Action: Code → Run Shell
Command: wm density reset
Check Use Root
That's it. Launch the app and the density of the whole system will change. Exit or switch the app and DPI would revert back to normal. The fluidity of the switch is not up to the level of App Settings, but it's acceptable.
copied from Firelord post.
okay basically tasker is a app that changes settings on certain settings.
you basically tell the phone to change the dpi of the whole phone when the app is run. i try to brake it down.
profile application choose playstore so when it opens
wm density <DPI> change dpi to what ever you want
exit task resets dpi of phone when you exit app. hope this helps now till xposed start working.
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Ok so I need to give some background... First I rooted mt Atrix and edited my build.prop and adjusted the LCD Density from 240 to 300 (because I am blind )
Well doing that change resulted in the Default Dialer not running completely. If you open the stock dialer and go to the Dial Pad it closes the Dialer. So I have installed another dialer and it works fine mostly. The issue seems to be when I dial from a contact or an email it opens the Moto default Dialer.
Now on the Browser side I loaded Firefox and whenever I choose a link in an email it opens the Moto default browser.
So now to my question... I see where I could set an Application as Default but the button is greyed out. So how can I make the new dialer and Firefox default?
Or does anyone know how to make the Moto Dialer open with my LSD Density set to 300?
TIA
Anyone got an idea...
how would i manually go about changing the LCD density on a rooted S4?
edit:
**This post is mostly for Noobs** Thought I would post as it is very useful to know.
Here is how to change the lcd density on the charge manually.
**YOU MUST BE ROOTED**
1. Using root explorer go to
System>build.Prop
2. Make sure read/write capabilities are set and long press on build.Prop
3. Choose edit in text editor and the file will open
4. Go halfway down until you see lcd density =240
5. Change the density to a lower number such as 200. This will allow for a much higher resolution.
6. Save and exit
7. Reboot
***warning! If you set the density too low your phone won't run the rom correctly. Not advised under 160
Good day !
i just want to ask if anyone here knows how to help me,
my problem is i'm trying to add a shortcut of an app in my settings, i have finished that but i want that app to be completely hidden from the drawer (like the cpu states or cpu nofrills control in most custom roms), been searchin in xda but didn't find one, please please help me ....
it will be in the androidmanifest.xml of the app
for example look for the line that starts
Code:
<application [COLOR="Red"]android:label="@string/app_name" android:icon="@drawable/icon"[/COLOR]
the string is the text and the drawable is the png so delete these (just the parts in red - leave the rest of the line and the name of the string and the drawable value will be different in each app)
dont forget since you have now change the manifest of the app you will need to resign the app
you can use zipsigner - use a testkey for normal app and either a testkey or a platform key for system app depending on permisssions
zhian14 said:
Good day !
i just want to ask if anyone here knows how to help me,
my problem is i'm trying to add a shortcut of an app in my settings, i have finished that but i want that app to be completely hidden from the drawer (like the cpu states or cpu nofrills control in most custom roms), been searchin in xda but didn't find one, please please help me ....
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yup you have to delete android manifest activity line with LAUCHER keyword to hide it from drawer :good:
I have a rooted Xperia Z lollipop. I want to disable the User add function as I am giving my kid access to the phone with screen time app. How can I make that disappear?
I have set the user_enable to "0" in the setting database but it doesnt work. Do I need to edit build.prop?
Recently got a galaxy S7 edge. I've installed all available updates. For some reason I am constantly asked what program to use when I want to open any type of document such as a pdf. I am given a choice of 3 of the stock applications and Adobe PDF which I installed.
When I am presented with the app options there is no "once" or "always" option. Instead when I select one app I get the message that app is now the default app and to change it go to Setting--->applications......blah blah to clear the default app. I have been to the default app under setting and see that PDF are set by default to be open by Adobe PDF. So why must I still select what app to use when I want to open a pdf file (even the same file)? Is my phone corrupted since I am not getting the "just once" or "always"? I want to open pdf full with a single program every time instead of it always asking me.
Skizzy1 said:
Recently got a galaxy S7 edge. I've installed all available updates. For some reason I am constantly asked what program to use when I want to open any type of document such as a pdf. I am given a choice of 3 of the stock applications and Adobe PDF which I installed.
When I am presented with the app options there is no "once" or "always" option. Instead when I select one app I get the message that app is now the default app and to change it go to Setting--->applications......blah blah to clear the default app. I have been to the default app under setting and see that PDF are set by default to be open by Adobe PDF. So why must I still select what app to use when I want to open a pdf file (even the same file)? Is my phone corrupted since I am not getting the "just once" or "always"? I want to open pdf full with a single program every time instead of it always asking me.
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This was recently changed, As once you selected your app, there was no way to select another application without clearing the defaults (Rather messy and time consuming)
To change the default setting head to:
Settings -> Applications -> Default Applications -> DEFAULT APP SELECTION:
Set Default Apps Automatically (Will auto set the first app you select to default)
Ask Before setting Default App (Brings back the traditional Just Once / Always (Option))
Failing these settings, Maybe one of the application for the PDF wants to be set as default, Try uninstalling them?
Does it happen with any other application?
Download a video and install VLC. select a video app and see if the derault sticks.
Keep in mind, sometimes if you have a default PDF app selected, The app is updated, you will be asked to select again (Some times)
Additionally if you install another PDF application, then the App selection may re-appear (If a default is selected already)
(Sorry if this is abit messy, lack of coffee this morning)
Settings -> Applications -> Default Applications -> DEFAULT APP SELECTION:
Set Default Apps Automatically (Will auto set the first app you select to default)
Ask Before setting Default App (Brings back the traditional Just Once / Always (Option))"
Unfortunately I don't see the "Set Default Apps Automatically" or "Ask Before setting Default App" option in Settings -> Applications -> Default Applications -> DEFAULT APP SELECTION
Seems like that would work great, but they're not there.
I did try to Reset App Preferences however any PDF file I get asked how I want to open it every time. Even under App setting it shows Adobe as the default. I tried reinstalling Adobe but still didn't help. I have a couple documents that I routinely access and it gets to be a pain.
Thanks for the assistance, of you have any other ideas I'm all ears. I'm almost wondering that if I don't have those options you state above than maybe I need a system reset???