Change DPI of separate apps - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

Hey guys, i know that global DPI can be changer from build.prop or in the developer option settings. I did that and so far everything is working fine( on Sac23 V3 oreo based S9+ port) but the Gboard is scaling to a kind of tablet mode and even the biggest setting is ⅔ of the biggest keyboard on smaller DPI scale (on 410 to 441 its great but if i change it to 450 and up the keyboard gets smaller).
In the past on previous phones i have used Xposed with the App Manager(sorry if name isn't correct) to change the DPI of different apps. I have also teied editing the xml file from the gboard apk so the biggest setting would be even bigger. With these options come flaws:
1. With Xposed Framework i can't have safetynet which is needed for Snapchat and Netflix and bunch of other apps to work.
2. If i change the XML after every update from playstore i have to make changes again.
Is there any other possible way ( maybe Magisk Module) that does DPI changing per app?

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Screen resolution change affects Android Market install / Download

Have been using LCD Density changer from 240 to 220 dpi on the gorgeous super AMOLED plus screen.
Only recently I realised that in the Android Market the install/download button does not appear when this resolution is changed from default. If I were to set to 240, it is OK. However this does not affect all apps. Searching apps is fine, just not able to install/download.
Now I have to change to default 240 to install certain apps then change to desired resolution.
Anyone knows how to solve this?
In short, there's no permanent fix that I now of, but just a warning:
Use an app like LCD Density Changer in the Market so you can safely toggle the resolution without getting stuck and needing to wipe your data
If you set the resolution in the build.prop below 240 it not only removes the download/install from the page in the Market but with the latest Market version it also gives a message highlighted in bright yellow that the application in not compatible with the device. I also found that even if I changed the build.prop line back to 240 and rebooted I was stuck without access to the majority of the apps I use. I had to wipe data to fix the problem.
What I'm doing is leaving my resolution at 210 and once a week switching back to 240 to update any apps that need updating. Occasionally I have to switch the resolution to download a new app as well. It's not exactly convenient, but it works.

Who's using a Custom DPI?

The default DPI of the Note 3 is an abomination. I feel like I'm looking at my parents' computer with the resolution set to 800x600, with the font and icon sizes set to max.
I routinely set my DPI to 320 (down from 480, which doesn't make sense to me) using ROM Toolbox Pro... I then use the xposed module App Settings to tweak individual apps up or down as needed. Some apps don't look or perform correctly at the tighter 320 DPI... some look or perform better at an even tighter DPI. SOME even have more features reserved only for the tablet UI.
So... who's also doing this? What DPI do you set the system to, and what apps/settings do you tweak?
I wanted to start this poll because I recently installed a custom ROM after several months of being on a custom DPI, and remembered how bad the default DPI is. I got curious if the devs could be persuaded to tweak the DPI in their ROMs, and a poll was born.
Thank you for participating.

Per app dpi settings

So I changed my dpi to 480 to get more use out of the screen. However a couple apps (namely phone and camera) Don't like this setting and don't take up the full screen. Any ideas how to set per app dpi settings? I've tried installing xposed framework with the app settings module but it seems to have no effect.

stock S5 apps dpi and size setups for appsettings

This is quick reference to using S5 apps installed on Samsung site using Galaxy Apps, it works until some one directly ports apps for the Note 8.0. Though once using specially ported apps, you must revert to my settings to use any updated apps from Samsung.
OK, I default my Android System to 220dpi 800x1280 resolution.
So at least one S5 app will use that setting properly, the others that I currently use have separate settings.
Bubbles, Contacts, Camera... etc. Will need 213dpi 800x1280 resolution. Most of the apps that loose their unique icon or change completely like Downloads, and SoftwareUpadate will need the setting changed, if doing my method of system adjustments. Video looks best at 215dpi 1280x800 and VideoPlayer at 213dpi Default.
SystemUI can be left alone, but Settings, MediaStorage, MediaProvider need to be set to 213dpi 800x1280 as well with the system apps that are JB transfers from past F/W, when using my optional SystemUI override.
Internet (Sbrowser), S Voice, Splanner, Snote, Studio, and S Finder and other Samsung apps that don't play well with stock resolution look stock at 220dpi 800x1280 or leave alone if using my Android System setting.
SideSync for example will not allow you to cancel or close out of the app if not set at 220dpi 1000x1600.
TouchwizHome can be left alone, but I use 215dpi 1000x1600 as 800x1280 breaks TWlauncher, so I can have single column mini drawer like JB style.
Camera (ported) 340 and Default.
Milk Video 340dpi and Default, if not used you get 2 extra frames which I think is cool on a tablet.
Whoa, I discovered you can do a simpler method to set proper DPI for just S5 apps only. Though it will kill S5 browser from running on default system DPI and TW display settings. My original setup has been tweaked to give more display area, like an oversized s4 display. Smaller font scale and buttons by using 4.2.2 DPI to be the android system default. I rounded up from 187 to 190 at 1280x800. For the downloadable stock S5 apps, when using build.prop edits, set DPI at 190 and default as the resolution. The downloadable stock apps are SNote via update, Studio via update, S Voice via update, and Side Sync via update. The other downloadables from play store are, Milk and Milk Music, and operate well at 255 DPI at default. S Finder and Group Play with Cam updates run at 220 DPI at Default. OCR update accepts 300 DPI at default. All other apps that are not updated by server, may need some tweaking to fit your taste.
I figure S5 browser not running on default DPI and resolution of the tablet is from stock TW launcher. As I am only able to run it with stock launcher set at 215 DPI @ 1600x1000, though DPI can be any reasonable value. I use 222 to stretch as far as I can.

Changing DPI for a few apps

Is here a someone who can change DPI from stock to 460 or 480 for a stock camera and for TW? I really like lower DPI on this device and if I did it mentioned apps aren´t usable
Or small advice how can I make it will be also good. (which apk tools I need, which line I must edit inside apk, ......., ) I will try to do it myself.
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