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How do I increase the font size in Android

I often do not have my glasses and cannot read the screen without them. On WinMo there was a setting to change the default text size. Does such a setting exist in Android?

anyone? 10chars

There is a new app today in the market for *rooted* phones only, called Font Size.
It is still in beta and you'll need to have a good backup first in case of problems. I am running a rooted Nexus one and although it rebooted twice in a row after installation, it now works perfectly.

If you are running a rom with spares parts you can change it with that.
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Mdawg112 said:
If you are running a rom with spares parts you can change it with that.
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Or... You can download spare parts from the market. LOL.

Or you can just pinch and zoom ...

peadarog said:
There is a new app today in the market for *rooted* phones only, called Font Size.
It is still in beta and you'll need to have a good backup first in case of problems. I am running a rooted Nexus one and although it rebooted twice in a row after installation, it now works perfectly.
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I was searching for something like rhis and worked fine.
Cheers.

sms text size works pretty good, its free and in the market

Or if your rooted and feel comfortable changing things. You can go into the build file ( which is a text file you can view through ES File Explorer and give the App super user abilities ( which you HAVE to change in the settings of the app as when the app boots it's already given those permissions. You need to give it permission to overwrite files ) Go to the System Folder which is located on the phone not the SD Card. Once viewing the build file.. in the middle of the text file you'll see 160 DPI is the default value, just under that are two values ( both stock at 160 ) and you change those. If you go to 180 everything on the phone becomes bigger or 140 and things become smaller ( Apps, text, everything ) then follows the instructions after which is to reboot the phone...all settings will take place.
Just do NOT change anything else in the build file.

font size
How do i get to the build file? is it in an app or in my 4G.

font size
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.

jmascia said:
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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Attach your build.prop here and I'll take a look at it.
You might need to rename it to .txt or put it in a .zip

jmascia said:
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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How are you editing build.prop?
Also your rom must support DPI changes, not all of them do, which rom is this?
Once you change that number it should NOT get overwritten.
Spare parts will change menu font size, but won't stick after your screen rotates. If you have rotation off you should be fine. Otherwise the CM community is trying to get that option in spare parts to work, but it's not cooperating. Editing build.prop is probably the best bet.

ROM??? this is way out of my league. I tried spare parts but was unclear how to increase fonts. it seemed to only increase font in one menu screen.
not sure how to attach build prop.

DPI changes not just the font, but everything, like if your font gets bigger, so do your icons, menus, etc. That does work if you want that result. If you want to change ONLY your system font size and nothing else, you can go read this info, and change it this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990853

I need to change the size of the font in my contacts for EVO 4G

jmascia said:
I need to change the size of the font in my contacts for EVO 4G
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If you're running CM7 there should be an option for changing contact text size. I've never used it, but I know it's there.
You should also be asking this in their forum btw
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Doesn't anybody else think it's pretty bad this option isn't available by default on Android? Not everybody wants to root their phones. Not everybody knows a 3rd party app for this exists (and it doesn't even seem to work globally for all text to begin with).
Definite downside, in my opinion.

JaSauders said:
Doesn't anybody else think it's pretty bad this option isn't available by default on Android? Not everybody wants to root their phones. Not everybody knows a 3rd party app for this exists (and it doesn't even seem to work globally for all text to begin with).
Definite downside, in my opinion.
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Talk to or email google about it. Actually, I believe there's a request for it somewhere on the aosp features page (something like that) you can star the issue and try to get more people to join it. Maybe google will look into it...
At least that's a better option than wishing constantly and not taking action
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Use Spare Parts named app from market. It can directly make bigger your all fonts + no root.

TouchWiz4 for Gingerbread Tab (Deodexed only) Updated 05/13

First off thanks to everyone from the various SGS forums for this, especially to fear2142.
This is the Touchwiz4 Launcher from the SGS2 ported to work with Galaxy Tabs running a DeOdexed Gingerbread based build (or latest Overcome based on GB).
Changes I made for the Tab:
Fixed XML's to support larger screen
Adjust size for workspace/edit screens
Set Launcher workspace to 6 rows/ 6 columns (fits good)
Set appdrawer to 6x6 layout as well
Adjusted to allow 5 shortcuts on bottom bar
How to install?
This is a CWM3 package, save to sd card, use recovery to install (choose zip from sdcard etc)
You must clear your dalvik cache after install.
Reboot, clear the application data for twlauncher to ensure it displays properly.
This is currenty setup for 240 dpi, I'm working on a version for 182dpi as I type.
*UPDATE*
Alright, I've attached the 182 version. Unfortunatly I just cannot get it to accept a grid any larger than 8x8.. though I suppose that's still 64 spaces right?
Known Issues
Screen rotation is not currently working

Nice one mate!

Nice work! The screen rotation does not work for me.

Nice! Can't wait for 182 version
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Awesome, just what I was waiting for
Much appreciated!
[EDIT] Could you create a zip for restoring back though incase we have issues/bugs etc?

mssmison said:
First off thanks to everyone from the various SGS forums for this, especially to fear2142.
This is the Touchwiz4 Launcher from the SGS2 ported to work with Galaxy Tabs running a DeOdexed Gingerbread based build (or latest Overcome based on GB).
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This is great.
Thanks!!

Thanks
I was also able to get the sgs2 digital clock, and weather clock to isntall without issue. I didn't try any of the other apps though.

vikla007 said:
Nice work! The screen rotation does not work for me.
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Me neither.
How do i get more or diff app on dockbar?
How do I change it so my dockbar icons, apps and message, do not cover up two seperate apps on every page in my drawer?
I have tried both your zips and both have these same issues.
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ssserpentine said:
Me neither. How do i get more or diff app on dockbar?
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Yeah good call, I neglected to mention that screen rotation is
not working at the moment..
To change the apps on the dockbar, open the application menu and do "menu key" and "edit".

know where I can get those (digital clock weather clock etc)?

mssmison said:
Yeah good call, I neglected to metion screen rotation not working at the moment..
To change the apps on the dockbar, open the application menu and do "menu key" and "edit".
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Look at the above post I eddited it.
Also is there an easy eay to revert to original?
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ssserpentine said:
Look at the above post I eddited it.
Also is there an easy eay to revert to original?
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You're going to need to add screenshots I think, cause I have no idea what you mean. None of my apps are covered by the dockbar shortcuts.
Are you running at 240 or 182 dpi like the OP says?

mssmison said:
Thanks
I was also able to get the sgs2 digital clock, and weather clock to isntall without issue. I didn't try any of the other apps though.
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Hey can you share a link to the files for the SG2 clock and weather apps?

it's on the i9000 themes and apps forum. Quick search will take you there.

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it's on the i9000 themes and apps forum. Quick search will take you there.
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Oh great.. Thanks for that- going now
I thought they were somehow modded to work on the Tab
I'm going to give them a try now

What is the i9000? Is it the Nexus S?
Im not good with phone codes.
Edit- Ignore my stupidity, i found it I knew it was a Samsung but couldnt remember which one haha.
Couldnt get the digital clock to install.
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So is there any way to revert this other then doing a full nand backup?

TheATHEiST said:
So is there any way to revert this other then doing a full nand backup?
I really want to try tw4 out but not at the expense of losing tw3 and also been stuck on tw4 with no auto-rotate
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Agreed but i already flash it and waiting for my tab to boot on
its ok as long as u do backup before u flash this one

okien , after testing ,
1st as u said no rotate
2nd i can't edit anything to the dock only apps and msg appears and i can't put the phone shortcut
is good , but need alot of ur good work
third , as long as i use launcherpro or launcher EX u can still rotate
only 2things need to be done on this launcher
1 fix the rotate
2 give us the free to change on it , like settings or something
tnx btw

k0sh said:
okien , after testing ,
1st as u said no rotate
2nd i can't edit anything to the dock only apps and msg appears and i can't put the phone shortcut
is good , but need alot of ur good work
third , as long as i use launcherpro or launcher EX u can still rotate
only 2things need to be done on this launcher
1 fix the rotate
2 give us the free to change on it , like settings or something
tnx btw
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Read above posts.
Open the app drawer, press menu, press edit and move apps tobthe dock.
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[APP][01 oct] New Market 3.3.11 apk

Hi, a new version by update for the Market.apk 3.3.11 (not ICS).
It appears an update to the Android Market is now being pushed out to handsets, and you can download it here. You cannot find it in the market at the moment.
Warning: this updated Market doesn't seem to work very well on Honeycomb tablets, there appears to be a number of glitches.
Edit : I've tried on my TF101 rooted (ARHD 2.1.0) and it's work
What's changed? So far, you've found:
- New settings:
=> Update over Wi-Fi only,
=> Auto-add shortcuts (automatically adds homescreen shortcuts for new apps, ala Honeycomb)
and the others changes:
- Smaller font,
- New app drawer icon,
- Microphone (voice command) button in search menu,
- Star rating chart on app pages,
- Minor UI tweaks.
How do I install it?
This is an update, so you download it, and you install it normally as an update.
Download here:
Market-3.3.11.apk

Nice one thx

Great work! Ill include this in my New roms till there is a New update.
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Way too slow! Slower than older versions. Even with set dns images take a millennium to load
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No slower. Have you tried before ?
I've tried on my DS (BinDroid 2.3.5) and on my DZ (2.3.3).
And it's not slower than the older versions.

turns out my internet was just slow at the time. tried it again and it is pretty quick! Although still not instant.

Unfortunately it is still having the "bug" with non-standard screen density setups.
If one will change default screen density (240 for HDPI devices) to something else (200 for ex), many applications in the market cannot be installed. Try for ex. Skype, it will say "This application is incompatible with your device" and won't let you install it (not event download it).
There are 2 ways to bypass this:
1. Change temporary to the default HDPI density (or the default density for your device), then accesss market and download application of your choice
2. Revert to an older market that doesn't have this bug (Market prior to 3.x.x). Also do not forget to delete/uninstall/freeze MarketUpdater.apk or else it'll auto-update and get a 3.x version again.
If someone will ever find a way to use latest 3.x Market without the need to switch back and forth through density settings, I'll gladly update. Till then...old market is better for me

not bad
i think better than the previous one ....well, for now

Thanks, hope it's faster now

Sweet liking the smaller fonts

Itis realy faster as before.
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swordlink said:
Nice one thx
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djpbx said:
Great work! Ill include this in my New roms till there is a New update.
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dan-fish said:
turns out my internet was just slow at the time. tried it again and it is pretty quick! Although still not instant
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lynxnoon said:
not bad
i think better than the previous one ....well, for now
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mister.tutu said:
Thanks, hope it's faster now
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Vodka69er said:
Sweet liking the smaller fonts
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crossik1 said:
Itis realy faster as before.
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It's easier to press thanks, than typing thanks! that's @djpbx has wrote
Thk's guys

Works fine here
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Working fine here

Have to revert back. The old version is much faster for me. Weird.

No problems here, works excellent. Thx
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[Request] A little help with this lock screen

Hey i been trying for a while to get googles stock ICS lockscreen on my rom im making.
So i tried to just rename the lg lockscreen with a .bak at the end (to just basicaly disable it) and i do get the ICS lock screen.
But i get a grey area at the bottom of my screen plus it has no background its just what i was on before i locked it.
Then i can also press the home key and it unlocks my phone so its pretty useless.
Does anyone know if there is an APK that i can overwrite my current lg lock screen with? Or a way to get the way i tried to work properly?
Thanks

Cav3 said:
Hey i been trying for a while to get googles stock ICS lockscreen on my rom im making.
So i tried to just rename the lg lockscreen with a .bak at the end (to just basicaly disable it) and i do get the ICS lock screen.
But i get a grey area at the bottom of my screen plus it has no background its just what i was on before i locked it.
Then i can also press the home key and it unlocks my phone so its pretty useless.
Does anyone know if there is an APK that i can overwrite my current lg lock screen with? Or a way to get the way i tried to work properly?
Thanks
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just edit build.prop And change
Code:
ro.lge.capp_lockscreen=true
to
Code:
ro.lge.capp_lockscreen=false
in the future Post in the General section Since the O3D does not have a Q&A section

defcomg said:
just edit build.prop And change
Code:
ro.lge.capp_lockscreen=true
to
Code:
ro.lge.capp_lockscreen=false
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thanks man
also you go any progress on any more apps that you want me to put in my rom? i love your mod to the camera but still no progress on the 3d?
thanks

Okay i just tried that method it not transparent anymore but now there is still a grey block along the bottom of the lock screen and also i can also just press the option button to unlock. is there anthing else i can do?

Screenshot ?
Lol 0% progress no time lol been busy studying exams start next week hehe if i mod anything imma end up writing .smali code in the exam .
You Could try Change Density to 219 Makes the screen Look Bigger plus i could swear at that density the 3D is much clearer like the sweetspot has expanded then again i haven't used the 3D Function in a long time maybe it has always been like that
Pics below also disabling OSP gave me more free ram

Changing density might prevent some applications from playstore to install.(at least that used to happen in gingerbread)

xbsall said:
Changing density might prevent some applications from playstore to install.(at least that used to happen in gingerbread)
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That's what happened for me if I changed it on the build.prop myself. With a dpi editor app everything still shows up fine
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xbsall said:
Changing density might prevent some applications from playstore to install.(at least that used to happen in gingerbread)
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Like?
yourguitarist said:
That's what happened for me if I changed it on the build.prop myself. With a dpi editor app everything still shows up fine
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AFAI Can tell 219 Everything work like it should

A whole bunch of categories and apps would disappear for me like a bunch of Google apps and such.
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It doesnt happen immediately.
For example (if i remember well) some of the apps that weren't anymore available for me was dolphin browser, ulleese speedometer and a few others... dont remember most of them because i havent played with dpi for more than a year.
You will get a message from playstore telling you that the application is not available for your device (although it normally is).

Sorry about the long time to reply but here is the screenshot with the grey bar.
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I would recommend against editing the dpi. For one, it breaks the Android CTS requirements ("Device implementations MUST use only displays with a single static configuration. That is, device implementations MUST NOT enable multiple screen configurations. For instance, since a typical television supports multiple resolutions such as 1080p, 720p, and so on, this configuration is not compatible with Android 2.3"), and furthermore as others have said it makes a bunch of apps from Google Play vanish.

Emmm lol what was the default DPI again I forgot
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240

xbsall said:
240
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Thanks lol this looks so chunky now. Also my lock screen still has that horrible grey bar at the bottom
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Cav3 said:
Thanks lol this looks so chunky now. Also my lock screen still has that horrible grey bar at the bottom
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try 160 this is MDPI standard DPI and lDPI is 120
Playstore Fix for Multiple DPI
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Sorry about the long time to reply but here is the screenshot with the grey bar.View attachment 1513653
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Decompile Lockcreen Look for that graphic remove it . it also might be just some color overlay set it to black Alpha 0 if its RGBA should be Fully transparent what color to search for 9ba2ac
Located @ 1, 744px 1,800px 480,771px 480,800px

How to adjust dialer DPI ?

I have hyperdrive with xposed DPI adjuster. I got every thing to work except the MID PHONE CALL resolution right . the reason for it not right is because I have navbar on.
I tried adjusting contacts apk, phone apk, and almost everything that has these two words in it with no luck
Again my problem is mid phone call
Please see attached pic.
Thanks !

It really bothers me that all of the Samsung apps don't scale. I've been browsing through the decompiled camera app to see if I can find a way to resize the bastard.
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OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attatched

jmichaels1982 said:
OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attstched
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Well done! Looks like I'll be installing xposed. Can you try this with the stock camera app?
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This is the best I can do . never have a problem with it . but I'll do some tweaking just because having android means trying to reach perfection .

jmichaels1982 said:
OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attatched
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I'm dealing with the same issue as you are on my VZW Note 2. Can you please tell me how to adjust the Build.Prop value?
Thanks in advance.

blumnm said:
I'm dealing with the same issue as you are on my VZW Note 2. Can you please tell me how to adjust the Build.Prop value?
Thanks in advance.
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Proceed with caution, and make a backup. Altering DPI can really jack things up. I wouldn't go any lower than 241 DPI. That said, open your favorite root file explorer (es file explorer is my favorite) and navigate to the 'system' folder from the root of your device. In system, you'll see a file named build.prop. Open build.prop with a text editor and find the line that says something like: ro.sl.LCD.density=320 (it's most likely gonna be the only instance of the number 320 in your build.prop) and change to 280 (the lower the number, the smaller everything appears), save/reboot/profit. Good luck
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i have the same issue,
i have changes my DPI to 289 everything works perfect except the Gallery and Phone app...
i have fixed the gallery issue through App Setting make it 480 DPI now it looks like a stock.
MY BIG ISSUE IS THE DIALER PAD its too small and i have tried to edit it with APP setting with no lock....
Any Ideas how to fix this??????????