[tweak] Change screen resolution (density) - T-Mobile LG G2x

WORKING EXCELLENT with G2X Gingerbread leak update.zip, you will be in love !!!! NO MORE BAGS at all !!!
I was very surprised ! When I saw that LG G2x working EXCELLENT with density "190" with out ANY COSMETIC problem !!!!
Example: My nexus S of cause working too with "190 Density" BUT I got a lot of problem ! BECAUSE "ROM" not intended" to work with higher resolution !!!!!!!... EXAMPLE I got bad LOCK SCREEN, some widgets sucks...etc.
but I remembered first review about LG Optimus 2x, It said that the phone has higher resolution, plus I saw the photo.)
So lets START !
U need Root Explorer !
1) open root explorer.
2) go to system
3) open "Build.prop" (long press on it>open in text Editor)
4) almost at the bottom u will SEE this: ro.sf.lcd_density=240
5) Change 240 on 190
6) Close and save.
7) Fix permissions. (better do it in "rom manager")
8) Restart your phone.
(If you will find any bag, u can easy return everything back, I found only 1 ! On Latitude Icons funny lol!.....)
Unfortunately you can not see all the "buzz" from Screen shots:
Video
(Thank you Outlaw71):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqs8j13Mk8k
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I like it but I can't see my clock
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rizzxx7 said:
I like it but I can't see my clock
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I FIX check the tread

Looks weird. What are the advantages? Just that you can see more entries in a scrollable list like Gmail, settings, etc? Does the keyboard get smaller? Smaller keyboard is a no-go for me. I have big fingers.

r4d14n7 said:
Looks weird. What are the advantages? Just that you can see more entries in a scrollable list like Gmail, settings, etc? Does the keyboard get smaller? Smaller keyboard is a no-go for me. I have big fingers.
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I like it (feel everything faster for me+ plus I can see full pages...plus I believe its looks hot)
, but of cause its not for everyone)
U can try density 200, its gonna by same keyboard size like before, or swype keyboard still the same with any density )
On u pc u using 800×600 resolution too? joke

r4d14n7 said:
Looks weird. What are the advantages? Just that you can see more entries in a scrollable list like Gmail, settings, etc?
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Yup. Just makes everything smaller so you can view more on the screen at one time than you can by default.

Thanks for thread was curious how to do this outside of using the root tools app. Ended up with a density of 190, its all compact and tiny but the clock text is still visible.

Oooh thanks too do u using bloodEagle rom?

avetny said:
Oooh thanks too do u using bloodEagle rom?
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Still rocking the stock rom....cant decide which roms to toy with yet lol

Nice tweak was not aware of this, I like it very much.
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noodlev1 said:
Nice tweak was not aware of this, I like it very much.
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Please make it 190 !

Be aware some apps will no longer render full screen after changing this setting, you'll have to decide what you're willing to deal with if it happens or ask the dev of the app to do whatever it is with their app so it works with other random density.

Useless_Alias said:
Be aware some apps will no longer render full screen after changing this setting, you'll have to decide what you're willing to deal with if it happens or ask the dev of the app to do whatever it is with their app so it works with other random density.
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download Spare Parts app
check the compatibility mode OFF

If the app had a thanks I would have....hello devs???
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EDIT:already installed option already checked....meh lol

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If the app had a thanks I would have....hello devs???
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hhhhhhhh

no, you need to uncheck the compatibilty check box, and then reboot. that will make 95% of apps render correctly on the lower DPI.
mm0

i wonder if this could solve the issue im having with the phone connected using hdmi to my tv where i only see half of my notification bar!

muzicman0 said:
no, you need to uncheck the compatibilty check box, and then reboot. that will make 95% of apps render correctly on the lower DPI.
mm0
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yep thats what I mean ! thank u

When I long build.prop and try and open in text editor i get a "warning you cannot edit this file because the file system is read only" any help?

crocks said:
When I long build.prop and try and open in text editor i get a "warning you cannot edit this file because the file system is read only" any help?
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in root explorer in the upper left corner, u have: Mount R/W
change for
Mount R/O and and continue
(root explorer PAID version ONLY)

Related

Is it possible to increase the whole system font size?

Is it possible to increase the whole system font size?
I want the font to be the same size as in the desire HD.
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Idk, with root no doubt. Try spare parts
wanted008 said:
Is it possible to increase the whole system font size?
I want the font to be the same size as in the desire HD.
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Spare parts only working once.. but after you change the Sense or reboot the phone,
the original small Sensation font will come back...
imkr1 said:
Spare parts only working once.. but after you change the Sense or reboot the phone,
the original small Sensation font will come back...
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I've tried with spare parts but it dosent work, when I change font size from regular to large it changes back to regular automatically.
Anyone know why this is happening? Or is there any other apps? I really hate the original font size.
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you gotta wait for fre3dom to use LCD density, or dont reboot with temp root and hope the spare parts settings stick...
either way, get used to it, or have patience, its not gonna change anytime soon
wanted008 said:
I've tried with spare parts but it dosent work, when I change font size from regular to large it changes back to regular automatically.
Anyone know why this is happening? Or is there any other apps? I really hate the original font size.
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Im using spareparts plus. And it works decent. Yes it will revert on reboot. But I just open the app back up and just choose large for the font and then back out of the app. Sense will take about 3 to 5 seconds to adjust. Afterwards the font will be large. Also I turn off the auto rotation in display settings because if you rotate the phone while spareparts plus is activated it will revert back to stock. But I keep a short cut to spareparts plus and display settings on my home screen to make it a little easier. You can find the app on the android market "spareparts plus" Also it has no ads and is a decent work around until root. Well hope this helps.
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laie1472 said:
Im using spareparts plus. And it works decent. Yes it will revert on reboot. But I just open the app back up and just choose large for the font and then back out of the app. Sense will take about 3 to 5 seconds to adjust. Afterwards the font will be large. Also I turn off the auto rotation in display settings because if you rotate the phone while spareparts plus is activated it will revert back to stock. But I keep a short cut to spareparts plus and display settings on my home screen to make it a little easier. You can find the app on the android market "spareparts plus" Also it has no ads and is a decent work around until root. Well hope this helps.
I've tried spare parts plus but it still dosent change the font.
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laie1472 said:
Im using spareparts plus. And it works decent. Yes it will revert on reboot. But I just open the app back up and just choose large for the font and then back out of the app. Sense will take about 3 to 5 seconds to adjust. Afterwards the font will be large. Also I turn off the auto rotation in display settings because if you rotate the phone while spareparts plus is activated it will revert back to stock. But I keep a short cut to spareparts plus and display settings on my home screen to make it a little easier. You can find the app on the android market "spareparts plus" Also it has no ads and is a decent work around until root. Well hope this helps.
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I've tried spare parts plus but it still dosent change the font.
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Facial recognition lock apk

I was browsing the forums and I came across this thread and the software is awesome. You can lock any app you want!
Original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166054
Here is a link to a quick video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FVWmeuj3T4
Check it out! Please hit the thanks button if you like my share!
I am running this on Synergy and have had NO problems.
Pretty Cool
Really cool app, except when its night time and there is no light around so I uninstalled it :/ thanks tho
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Great app, thanks for sharing
crzy619 said:
Really cool app, except when its night time and there is no light around so I uninstalled it :/ thanks tho
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I had an issue with the same thing and this seemed to fix it:
The most accurate recognition will be achieved when all the training images are taken directly from front (i.e. no profile images etc.). Also, you should take training images in different illuminations (in those environments where you usually use your mobile). Sufficient amount of images per person is about 5 to 10.
give it a shot and see if it changes!
Adam1422 said:
I had an issue with the same thing and this seemed to fix it:
The most accurate recognition will be achieved when all the training images are taken directly from front (i.e. no profile images etc.). Also, you should take training images in different illuminations (in those environments where you usually use your mobile). Sufficient amount of images per person is about 5 to 10.
give it a shot and see if it changes!
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had the same thng, but i just set a password and used that instead of the facial recognition. works for me.
thanks for the app man!
brock1909 said:
had the same thng, but i just set a password and used that instead of the facial recognition. works for me.
thanks for the app man!
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Not a problem! I did the same thing! If you like my share hit the "thanks" button!
It doesn't seem to work on a rooted Evo. Every App I lock goes to the face program then the app starts anyway.
been using this all day here and i must say im impressed. now i just need this to work with the "stock" lock screen (take the place of a pin pass or pattern). that would be amazing.
runcool said:
It doesn't seem to work on a rooted Evo. Every App I lock goes to the face program then the app starts anyway.
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Im rooted running synergy rc1 and it works fine. Try wiping the app data and uninstall and then do a fresh install and see if that helps.
bigdog1459 said:
been using this all day here and i must say im impressed. now i just need this to work with the "stock" lock screen (take the place of a pin pass or pattern). that would be amazing.
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I was thinking the same thing! That would be a kick ass feature.
I am running the latest MIUI and this works fine. Awesome application. My only complaint is that on MIUI you can drag applications to the top of the screen for an uninstall. If you do that with the app, it will remove it and then you can access whatever you want on the phone. Obviously nobody is going to really know that they can do that unless they are familiar with MIUI, but still something to nag about.
Awesome application.
GeneralSky2004 said:
I am running the latest MIUI and this works fine. Awesome application. My only complaint is that on MIUI you can drag applications to the top of the screen for an uninstall. If you do that with the app, it will remove it and then you can access whatever you want on the phone. Obviously nobody is going to really know that they can do that unless they are familiar with MIUI, but still something to nag about.
Awesome application.
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Same here so what I did was place it in a folder and selected the HIDE APPLICATION option that way it cannot be found
That's what I ended up doing as well. Worked really well since you can't delete the folder with something in it, but you can't find what's in it.
Also, I found that if you hit the home key while the app is loading, it cancels the protection out.
Say you have it protecting messages. You click on messages and while the screen is blank for a second or two (The camera security is loading), hit the home key. Now open messages again and it doesn't lock you out.
Just me or others too?
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GeneralSky2004 said:
That's what I ended up doing as well. Worked really well since you can't delete the folder with something in it, but you can't find what's in it.
Also, I found that if you hit the home key while the app is loading, it cancels the protection out.
Say you have it protecting messages. You click on messages and while the screen is blank for a second or two (The camera security is loading), hit the home key. Now open messages again and it doesn't lock you out.
Just me or others too?
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Yep i tried that and it actually turned off the app to where i was freely able to go in and out of it without security
I just tried it and the same thing happens.
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This app is dope I just set my adw ex as the only app and now everytime the screen goes off you have to unlock with your face haha brilliant
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That's what I ended up doing as well. Worked really well since you can't delete the folder with something in it, but you can't find what's in it.
Also, I found that if you hit the home key while the app is loading, it cancels the protection out.
Say you have it protecting messages. You click on messages and while the screen is blank for a second or two (The camera security is loading), hit the home key. Now open messages again and it doesn't lock you out.
Just me or others too?
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The home button does the same on my phone if you hit it while it's loading
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Same here with the home button
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I found that bug accidentally, but now that I have found it, I can't really use the app anymore. Simply because I know how easy it is to get around.
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[APP] / [HOW TO] Touch Key Lights

Okay, Touch key lights too bright on your G2X? Two ways to fix this... First, the app, which is easiest for most people:
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(note: This is NOT my app. Just sharing it with you guys)
LG Optimus 2x touch key lights
Little tool for LG Optimus 2x & G2x phones only that allows the user to change the touch key lights brightness levels. The desired brightness level can then be set up on startup.
Root access is not needed except for the new G2x Gingerbread update.
Warning, this application is not and will not be compatible with touch key notifications mechanisms.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.guenmat.android.optimus2x
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The other is the TECHIE way... by changing the value directly! You can change the touch key brightness FROM THE SHELL with the following command:
Code:
echo 1 > /sys/devices/platform/star_touch_led/wled
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Possible values are 1-20, where 20 is the brightest. Though honestly 15-20 all looked the same to me. You can set higher, but I'm not sure if it is safe for your touch keys. 0 would be OFF.
Now, you can type that in through adb shell, but you'd lose it when you reboot. So, if you have a Rom that supports init.d scripts, you can add it at the end of one of the scripts in /system/etc/init.d.
If you don't have init.d scripts, you can also use TASKER with the LOCAL EXECUTE plugin. If you do, make sure to put a ! in front of the command so it executes as root.
I know, sparse, but I had to figure this out on my own and now you don't.
here is an app that does the same thing as the one you said PLUS it makes your 4 touch led lights blink when you have a missed called, mms, and gmail (hello notification lights)
https://market.android.com/details?...2xtouchlednotifications&feature=search_result
you dont need root access for froyo but you need it for GB
Interesting, is there a similar app that makes it so the lights are always on (dimmed, of course)?
This has been out for a while. The Custom Roms have this built in at a kernel level so it doesn't always run in the background and drain your batteries like a mofo.
player911 said:
This has been out for a while. The Custom Roms have this built in at a kernel level so it doesn't always run in the background and drain your batteries like a mofo.
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well i haven't found it for weapon g2x if it has it on the kernel :/ , so i am using that app, is also great for someone that is running a stock gb rooted, like the 2.3.4 that is running arround
player911 said:
This has been out for a while. The Custom Roms have this built in at a kernel level so it doesn't always run in the background and drain your batteries like a mofo.
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Actually, the ONLY custom Rom I've noticed that had anything close was MIUI (which you're using). In MIUI, the touchkey brightness was linked to screen brightness, all the way down to the lowest setting where it would be off. Nice, but not helpful to those of us who don't like the rest of the bugs present in MIUI. Also, I haven't seen any battery drain from this...
FeloHFP said:
here is an app that does the same thing as the one you said PLUS it makes your 4 touch led lights blink when you have a missed called, mms, and gmail (hello notification lights)
https://market.android.com/details?...2xtouchlednotifications&feature=search_result
you dont need root access for froyo but you need it for GB
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I use this one... way, way, way better!
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FeloHFP said:
here is an app that does the same thing as the one you said PLUS it makes your 4 touch led lights blink when you have a missed called, mms, and gmail (hello notification lights)
https://market.android.com/details?...2xtouchlednotifications&feature=search_result
you dont need root access for froyo but you need it for GB
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Good to have choices. I tried that one first. I didn't see the option to just change brightness, and I don't really want the notifications. I guess which one you choose depends on what you need.
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Thanks. Ill try them both. I like the flashing buttons for notification option
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i like this app!
If you're using a stock rom you can always go into LG's hidden menu and adjust the touch LED brightness. Using your dial pad dial 1809#*999# and it will open the hidden menu. From there select Device Test and then scroll all the way down and select Touch LED Brightness. Adjust the slider and you're good to go. You can do this whether or not you're rooted. The only catch is that it resets when you reboot the phone so you have to do it again with each reboot.
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anyone have the led notification app working on weapon rom? I tried installing it and just get a force close.
Op updated with a method to do this WITHOUT an app. I know, I'm spoiling it for those SELLING apps to do just this, but hey... whatchagonnado.
Super useful to use tasker for this, thanks so much.
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lotherius said:
Op updated with a method to do this WITHOUT an app. I know, I'm spoiling it for those SELLING apps to do just this, but hey... whatchagonnado.
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Link please.
Thank you in advance.
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bluenote73 said:
Super useful to use tasker for this, thanks so much.
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How do you do this?
I have tasker.
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KRAZYADROIDMASTER said:
How do you do this?
I have tasker.
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Re read first post.
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Resolution script

Is there a way i can script my phone to have 1200x720 resolution only when i open browser, then going back to default 800x480 on desktop?
I have used apps like lcd density/resolution to change it before but i have to manually set it every time which sucks.
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Is there a way i can script my phone to have 1200x720 resolution only when i open browser, then going back to default 800x480 on desktop?
I have used apps like lcd density/resolution to change it before but i have to manually set it every time which sucks.
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Nope, changes to the build.prop require a system reboot to take effect.
You can't just make your phone more hd it doesn't work like that
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Well i found a way, just got to go into browser settings and change default view to far and text exttra small.

Alternative to changing LCD density.

I usually always change the density because of the font being too huge by default, but I recently found an app called Big Font in the market.
Try it out. It's awesome and no longer do I have to keep changing the LCD back just to download certain apps from the market.
Just thought I'd share with people .
buru898 said:
I usually always change the density because of the font being too huge by default, but I recently found an app called Big Font in the market.
Try it out. It's awesome and no longer do I have to keep changing the LCD back just to download certain apps from the market.
Just thought I'd share with people .
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Great find but I prefer LDPI.
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Great find but I prefer LDPI.
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As do I but I hate when I would have to change density to download apps in the market.
This is a very viable substitute for me that I'll probably always use from now on.
It also has a feature to exclude certain apps from having their font changed which is very useful.
I just edit my build.prop and than replace the default market with the modified market with the default dpi hardcoded into it. The market will think the screen size is default no matter what size you change it to. I just use root explorer.
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charlieb620 said:
I just edit my build.prop and than replace the default market with the modified market with the default dpi hardcoded into it. The market will think the screen size is default no matter what size you change it to. I just use root explorer.
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Can you point me in the direction of that APK?
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Can you point me in the direction of that APK?
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http://db.tt/gQugSU9b
Change the permissions to match the previous market. System/app and reboot
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http://db.tt/gQugSU9b
Change the permissions to match the previous market. System/app and reboot
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Thanks friend, will it work when it updates to Play Store?
IRASadPanda said:
Thanks friend, will it work when it updates to Play Store?
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I tried it, won't work for me... have to go back to big font.
Cleared cache and data for market too.
thanks for passing this along!
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thanks for passing this along!
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spare parts has been changing fonts for years and is usually included in all roms. you also don't need to change density to download apps from market, just need modified market app.
kolyan said:
spare parts has been changing fonts for years and is usually included in all roms. you also don't need to change density to download apps from market, just need modified market app.
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With spare parts it's only the menu that changes, or it temporarily changes the system just for that reboot.
buru898 said:
With spare parts it's only the menu that changes, or it temporarily changes the system just for that reboot.
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i noticed it changes menus and my widgets. settings also stick after reboot. dont know about all apps
I haven't used it myself, but you guys might be interested in this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477379
Supposed to "fix" you market for any DPI.

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