I usually use a app for this but it keeps crashing on my mew rom. Can someone tell me how to do it manually?
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Exactly how you think. Get root explorer, mount / system as r/w, open build.prop in text editor and scroll down to the res. Default value is 240.
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Or you can use an app called Root Tools by JRummy16. I have it set to 200 and it works great except the clock widget is a bit wonky
Just set mine to 200 and it looks great using weather and toggle widget
Not to be a complete idiot, but what exactly does it mean to change the LCD density, and what are the advantages of doing so?
Its like changing the resolution on your monitor...
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So I recently got the LCD density changing aapplication from the market and love it.
I have always been a fan of larger screens but the hardware on the Nexus 1 (led scroll ball and light) keeps me grounded.
Anyway after using the app and moving it down to 220, I'm getting the same resolution overall as I did with the Atrix and love it.
Although the screen size isn't as big, I'm seeing more information than I do with my Captivate that has the same 480 by 800 resolution and a larger, 4 inch screen.
Just sharing my thoughts.
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any problem with some apps or games? I used it before and some apps and games won't show up in full screen no more so i switch back to default and uninstall the app.
I've been using this app for some time now and I have no problems with apps so far.
I don't have any problems with applications; I don't play games on this phone so I can't comment on that though.
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Never heard of this until just now. VERY VERY awesome.
What are the "optimal" settings you guys are using? I set mine to 220 and I did notice a difference (especially my home screen).
Sounds intersting! Any noticable impact on battery or memory?
You can definitely notice a difference, it kinda reminds me of the HD Sense roms. It also fixed some issues I was having with LauncherPro & some widgets when in portrait.
uoY_redruM said:
Never heard of this until just now. VERY VERY awesome.
What are the "optimal" settings you guys are using? I set mine to 220 and I did notice a difference (especially my home screen).
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I am going to permenantly use 210 on my Nexus 1; I can ssee a whwhole lot more along with thee keyboard still being comfortable to type on.
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galaxys said:
Sounds intersting! Any noticable impact on battery or memory?
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Well I'm not one to graph precise plots of my battery usage but I can get a whole day out of my phone and I constantly use it.
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I'm searching in the Market for this app and the only one that I can come up with is "LCD Density Changer" by Beansoft. Is this the app that everyone is using? $1.04?
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I'm searching in the Market for this app and the only one that I can come up with is "LCD Density Changer" by Beansoft. Is this the app that everyone is using? $1.04?
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I use the one that has an icon of a LCD with two arrows coming out of it, has the same name but I don't remember if I spent money on it.
Same as the one you're talking about I think, has the same name.
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Ya it's too bad it's not the same application anymore. This application doesn't have 2 arrows coming out of the LCD icon. In addition, the screen density resets itself back after every reboot.
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Ya it's too bad it's not the same application anymore. This application doesn't have 2 arrows coming out of the LCD icon. In addition, the screen density resets itself back after every reboot.
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Yea I don't like resetting it, however I never voluntarily turn the phone off and when I do have to reset, it only takes 20 or so seconds.
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I'm using this app till one month now without any problem on my DHD with CM7.
I play Angry birds, dillo hills, Go Launcher ...
It's exact name is "LCDDensity for Root" made by Elviss Kustans.
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Hi guys,
Do you know if there's a way to set the LCD density 'permanently' so that you don't have to reset it everytime you reboot?
Thanks in advance!
You can set it permanently by editing the build.pro. Change the ro.sf.lcd_desity line to whatever you like.
I recommend 180 for N1s
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You can set it permanently by editing the build.pro. Change the ro.sf.lcd_desity line to whatever you like.
I recommend 180 for N1s
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180??? I personally use 200...maybe i'll try 180 to see how it looks!
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bobtentpeg said:
You can set it permanently by editing the build.pro. Change the ro.sf.lcd_desity line to whatever you like.
I recommend 180 for N1s
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Thanks! This was very helpful!
If you want to make your density setting your system default, just go into the setting. If you edit the build.prop, then you'll have to do that every time you flash a new rom. I'm sure most of us flash junkie's use titanium back, so that way when you restore your apps that setting will be saved also.
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If you want to make your density setting your system default, just go into the setting. If you edit the build.prop, then you'll have to do that every time you flash a new rom. I'm sure most of us flash junkie's use titanium back, so that way when you restore your apps that setting will be saved also.
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So, umm, sorry to inform you, but the "save as system default" setting writes to the build.prop
Coming from the epic touch forum. Switched to skyrocket yesterday. How many people adjust there screen density to a lower amount to make stuff smaller more like the galaxy nexus screens. Currently im at 160 and think it looks good. Just curious if anyone else is dropping it?
I change mine 192. I found that to be the best for reading and using gingerbread keyboard. I've noticed Swype and the Samsung keyboard resize well at 160. what keyboard do you use?
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Im running Quiz's Rom that has the Ice Cream Keyboard and it seems to resize really well too.
Theres no point to changing your LCD density because if you do nothing in the market will work for you.
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Actually a few density apps do it in a manner that does not affect the market.
Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428398
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Theres no point to changing your LCD density because if you do nothing in the market will work for you.
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Theres no point to changing your LCD density because if you do nothing in the market will work for you.
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Actually that's not true... While I don't know of any LCD density apps that don't affect the market, there is a workaround that seems to work pretty well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21899025#post21899025
Just follow the instructions and hopefully it will work for you too... I've updated my programs and installed a few that weren't letting me before... Soo happy I don't have to reset my LCD settings everytime I want to update an app or install something new...lol
That's bs I use LCD density and I'm using 720p settings...I download any and everything no problem. Some apps won't display correctly but most do. I am using latest skyicecream rom and go launcher with all Widgets. Fixes little issues with displaying apps. Man I thought it just resized things to appear at different resolution but after trying YouTube videos like big buck bunny in HD at 720p density it is like night and day clarity...I mean you have to see to believe....download LCD density and watch big buck bunny normal then change density to 720p....go back to YouTube app and watch it again...your jaw will drop I promise....
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designfears said:
I change mine 192. I found that to be the best for reading and using gingerbread keyboard. I've noticed Swype and the Samsung keyboard resize well at 160. what keyboard do you use?
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190 is my sweet spot, haven't had issue with market yet as with other settings. Agreed, text looks good 190-100
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That's bs I use LCD density and I'm using 720p settings...I download any and everything no problem. Some apps won't display correctly but most do. I am using latest skyicecream rom and go launcher with all Widgets. Fixes little issues with displaying apps. Man I thought it just resized things to appear at different resolution but after trying YouTube videos like big buck bunny in HD at 720p density it is like night and day clarity...I mean you have to see to believe....download LCD density and watch big buck bunny normal then change density to 720p....go back to YouTube app and watch it again...your jaw will drop I promise....
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That's very nice for you but there are a lot of people that can't install things from the market when changing their screen density... I had quite a few apps say my phone wasn't compatible while the density was changed and were fine after I changed my settings from the post I linked to...
I've searched threads, and across Google and most all point to the same result. I'm trying to shrink the font size on Gingerbread. I switched back from ICS due to the battery issues I was having and ICS let me adjust font size without problems.
Modifying the density with the root programs made my market screw up and throw me the error " This app is incompatible with your device". Changing density back fixed the issue. Is there another setting I can add to build.prop that can adjust font size? Has anyone had any luck changing font size without changing screen density?
Spare parts will let you change font size.
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Spare parts will let you change font size.
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Thanks, The pro version or regular? Regular only seems to work on the spare parts screen and nothing else. I remember that app working for me when I had my epic, strange.
Not sure really. I only have used the one included with roms which I'd assume is not the pro version. Did you reboot after changing it? I haven't changed it in a while because I found the default font size was good enough for me. If that isn't working I'm not sure if there's any other app. Perhaps you could use rom toolbox to change fonts and get something closer to what you desire.
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So has anyone changed the dpi on our phone? I've changed it to 240 using Rom Toolbox but my phone apk is displayed incorrectly (obviously) and for some reason I couldn't change it back to normal. The highest in could set it to was 280. Just want others opinions on their favorite dpi, methods of changing it, tips and tricks and other problems they've had.
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So has anyone changed the dpi on our phone? I've changed it to 240 using Rom Toolbox but my phone apk is displayed incorrectly (obviously) and for some reason I couldn't change it back to normal. The highest in could set it to was 280. Just want others opinions on their favorite dpi, methods of changing it, tips and tricks and other problems they've had.
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Root Explorer to manually edit the build.prop or LCD Density Modder (I have the Pro version to take care of any Play Store incompatibilities) both work well on stock/stock-based TouchWiz ROMs or AOSP-based ROMs.
You can use a third-party dialer from the Play Store if the stock dialer bugs you at different densities.
Anything below 240, IIRC, won't work on a TW ROM.
I am currently running AOKP on my GSIII and set the density at 180 so I can enjoy Tablet Mode. I love it, and we have a great big screen that can really take advantage of it.
Ooohhhh. Does your phone apk look alright on AOKP? I had AOKP on my E4GT but I'm too scared to flash it on this phone. Lol
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Ooohhhh. Does your phone apk look alright on AOKP? I had AOKP on my E4GT but I'm too scared to flash it on this phone. Lol
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Yeah it looks great. All I ran on my GNex was AOKP and so far it is the same for my GSIII.
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For anyone who has used this app in the past, it works now woth our s4's! As for anyone not familiar with what it does, it changes the pixel density of each app so you can run your phone at a lower density (im using 360 and loving it) while keeping, for example, tw apps which require stock dpi at 480 (stock)
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For anyone who has used this app in the passed, it works now woth our s4's! As for anyone not familiar with what it does, it changes the pixel density of each app so you can run your phone at a lower density (im using 360 and loving it) while keeping, for example, tw apps which require stock dpi at 480 (stock)
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App settings does that, it can also force rotations and revoke permissions.
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App settings does that, it can also force rotations and revoke permissions.
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I meant that I was just thinking of what it did as I was typing it....op corrected
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