**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
Beautiful. My screen feels huge now, I went with 190 and it seems to be good, nice and small for my good eyesight. I just needed to resize my keyboard height and I was good to go.
danalo1979 said:
**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.
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
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How do you turn on read/write set capabilities? Every time I long press the build.prop i received the prompt that it's a "read only" file. Sorry for the noob question
t2xcrzy308us said:
How do you turn on read/write set capabilities? Every time I long press the build.prop i received the prompt that it's a "read only" file. Sorry for the noob question
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You have to be using Root Explorer from the market, then at the top there are buttons that say mount r/w or mount r/o, just press mount r/w and then you can edit the text.
You can use Es file explorer, it has root capabilities and is free.
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You have to be using Root Explorer from the market, then at the top there are buttons that say mount r/w or mount r/o, just press mount r/w and then you can edit the text.
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thanks for the help!
zanderman112 said:
You can use Es file explorer, it has root capabilities and is free.
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Sgs tools works as well.
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Thanks for the tip.
One thing... In what file is the phone keyboard button size located? I used 190 for the density, and now the phone keys are not centered. Quite annoying.
Thanks in advance.
vc66 said:
Thanks for the tip.
One thing... In what file is the phone keyboard button size located? I used 190 for the density, and now the phone keys are not centered. Quite annoying.
Thanks in advance.
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via the market, send the dev for that keyboard a message saying that you would like to have that keyboard accept any lcd density and they should do it. I have done this for every app of mine and they have changed it. 95% of the apps should already have this built in. Some devs only put 200-240
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via the market, send the dev for that keyboard a message saying that you would like to have that keyboard accept any lcd density and they should do it. I have done this for every app of mine and they have changed it. 95% of the apps should already have this built in. Some devs only put 200-240
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It's for the stock samsung email app... Where does that reside?
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It's for the stock samsung email app... Where does that reside?
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What keyboard are you using? Samsung? Swype? Gingerbread? SwiftKey? Better keyboard?
If you are using the samsung keyboard it works perfectly at 200
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Thanks for the tip this is great for the large screen
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What keyboard are you using? Samsung? Swype? Gingerbread? SwiftKey? Better keyboard?
If you are using the samsung keyboard it works perfectly at 200
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What about swype?
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What keyboard are you using? Samsung? Swype? Gingerbread? SwiftKey? Better keyboard?
If you are using the samsung keyboard it works perfectly at 200
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Actually, I'm a ****ing idiot and I'm not talking about the email app, but the dialer keypad. But I'll try the 200 density anyway and see if it works.
Thanks.
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Actually, I'm a ****ing idiot and I'm not talking about the email app, but the dialer keypad. But I'll try the 200 density anyway and see if it works.
Thanks.
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Yeah, that dialer is annoying. Did you figure out how to fix it?
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Here is what my dialer looks like after adjusting the LCD density. It doesn't affect the phone.apk's ability to make phone calls... its just a little smaller. Not sure if samsung will respond to mere mortals like us to adjust their code to accept multiple densities.... lol
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Yes I would like to fix my dialer as well. Annoying... its the only problem.
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This is awesome!
The dialer was not an issue for me since I have been hooked on Dialer One since my DX days. The only alignment issue I see is with the glass lock screen, although the puzzle one is fine.
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This is awesome!
The dialer was not an issue for me since I have been hooked on Dialer One since my DX days. The only alignment issue I see is with the glass lock screen, although the puzzle one is fine.
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button... That is the kinda stuff I get motivated about. lol
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Is this possible on the DX? For those who don't know what I'm talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=836721
There's a screenshot of something similar.
Basically, toggles in your shade instead of the carrier name.
Yeah I use widgetsoid. You can find it on the market for free.
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Awesome man, that's perfect. Now I just have to figure out how to get rid of the carrier label altogether . Any ideas? BTW, how'd you change your font?
I use the liberty 1.5 rom, it has a bunch of options for fonts and lets you change the carrier name out to whatever you want. So far its been very stable for me and much quicker than stock.
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Yeah, I saw the font options, but I'm not sure what adding a font does.. for instance, what'd you do in the toolbox that sets the widget font?
And I'm not talking about changing the text, I'd like to find a way to remove that whole bar, 'cause it just takes up space. I think you can do it in stock.. it's called a "roaming banner" i think
Changing the font effects all the text, everything from Widgets to menus to even the text on most websites in the default browser. It even changed the font in my clock widget. As far as removing the carrier label on the notifications I'm not sure how to remove that waste of space. I never looked into it but now since you mentioned it it's bugging me too. Let me know if you do find a way to remove it.
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Yeah I use widgetsoid. You can find it on the market for free.
Can you please tell me how you did that using widgetsoid. Thank you
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You long press on the home screen and select add widget like you would when adding a widget to the home screen, select widgetsoid then select a switcher widget. Pick the options you want it to have then go to the advanced tab and select both notification and make invisable. Click apply and it should now show up in the notifications bar. If you want to edit it just open widgetsroid and it will be in the widget tab. Hope this helps.
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This is gonna be cool thank you.
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No prob, glad I could help.
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Let me know if you do find a way to remove it.
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http://www.droidforums.net/forum/li...roaming-banner-carrier-brand.html#post1310020
You can remove it with a metamorph, if you edit the xml in /layout/status_bar_expanded.xml I'm trying to put one together to do this. Right now I've managed to remove the grey area, only thing missing is moving the "clear" button some place else.
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Dude this was totally what I've been wanting/looking for for the past couple of months. Didn't want to root my phone to get it though. Thanks a lot!
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Yeah I use widgetsoid. You can find it on the market for free.
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What does rooting your phone have to do with it? AFAIK there's no other way to do it anyway
There are custom ROMs that have this feature. This is the only app I know that will actually do this.
i don't think there are custom roms that do it for DX though
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There are custom ROMs that have this feature. This is the only app I know that will actually do this.
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Power Control Plus works as well, and is a bit easier to set up. You open the app from the app drawer and the 'add to notification bar ' is right there for you.
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i don't think there are custom roms that do it for DX though
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Cobalt and.possibly obsidian. The cobalt download has been taken.down as phoenix devs have taken.over work on this. Obsidian is from cvpcs and has some bugs that are still being worked out
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Right now I've managed to remove the grey area, only thing missing is moving the "clear" button some place else.
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Have you been able to figure out a way to move or resize the clear button yet? I really wish I could move it to the bottom of the notification bar. Better yet, I wish there was an app/widget that automatically cleared all new notifications. Been looking for something like that for months without any luck...
OK, as promised.. this thread will be dedicated to themed apks and such, dialers, keyboards, etc, mainly made for my themes, but will most likely work on most GB roms.
Almost everything here will be CWM flashable. But please bare with me, while I try to get some decent content posted. Over time It will be a better selection.
First off are a couple themed swypes. They work perfectly as any other keyboard, but the version i have working does NOT have the actual swype funtion. You will be able to see the trail but it doesnt work. A sywpe with no swype.. i know i know, but they look cool and who actually uses the swype function anyways?
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Installation -
Download the file you want, place on your sd, boot into recovery, install zip from sd card, reboot and enjoy!
keyboard downloads-
transblue1 - http://www.mediafire.com/?oc0zh87wshj7ha3
blackoutblue - http://www.mediafire.com/?0oykd1c1botlgki
transblue2 - http://www.mediafire.com/?7ip3okw94ab76n1
Fonts -
Sony Sketch - View attachment signedcom.monotype.android.font.sonysketch.apk
Century Gothic - View attachment com.monotype.android.font.centurygothic.apk
Fonts should just install, but if not, place it in system/apps and your good to go.
Next up, themed market, xda, facebook and miui music player. Credit for these goes completely to Paul Diddy. Only change made is I slightly modified the miui music player. Paul diddys thread can be found here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1066164 Be sure to give him thanks as well. He did an incredible job on these.
Flash via CWM
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Downloads -
Market - http://www.mediafire.com/?h5wsujqu6zuiu8y
Xda - http://www.mediafire.com/?m7xt11gblj1unny
Facebook- http://www.mediafire.com/?ptcsothiro7qmud
Miui music player - http://www.mediafire.com/?1p91eho3cuncli0
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reserved again. gonna need alot of room
So boss good job. I HATE not having a computer
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Be careful Swype doesn't want you to post full apk's on xda. Might want to try a MetaMorph zip instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16819653&postcount=74
Well I guess if the swype isn't working. Maybe it isn't a problem? lol idk
trita629 said:
Be careful Swype doesn't want you to post full apk's on xda. Might want to try a MetaMorph zip instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16819653&postcount=74
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Yeah i just noticed that yesterday, but it was a thread specifically deticated and titled to themed sywpes. So im hoping since this is just a gerneral apk thread, that it wont get noticed or shutdown lol... maybe. Thanks for the heads up.
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LG_iiNsTiiNcT said:
So boss good job. I HATE not having a computer
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Thanks lg. I hope you get it going soon. Everyone get ready for the lg and ee collab! Its gonna b sick
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if anyones downloaded and installed the sony sketch font, let me know how the install went please. thanks
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Umm... seems that I can't install the fonts?
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Umm... seems that I can't install the fonts?
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Both should install fine, but theres a possible problem with the sony sketch not changing the font correctly. You may have to place them in system/apps if they wont install. Then check to make sure they show up in display/font style and let me know. Or if youve already done all that then let me know as well. Thanks
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Awesome strikes again!
Way to go E...Many thanks are in order here. You guys better be sure to hit that "Thanks" button up on top. Im doing it right now...Click. Great job buddy!
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Way to go E...Many thanks are in order here. You guys better be sure to hit that "Thanks" button up on top. Im doing it right now...Click. Great job buddy!
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Thanks a ton hkey. More to come, stay tuned!
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theres a possible problem with the sony sketch not changing the font correctly
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I'm running into this issue; it installs fine but applies a generic font when selected through display->font style. Not a huge deal, but I am curious as to what the problem is.
Great job!
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Great job!
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Thank you!
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First off are a couple themed swypes. They work perfectly as any other keyboard, but the version i have working does NOT have the actual swype funtion. You will be able to see the trail but it doesnt work. A sywpe with no swype.. i know i know, but they look cool and who actually uses the swype function anyways?
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I do and i love the keyboards, they look great, but cant go without my swype
Both methods same results...
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Both should install fine, but theres a possible problem with the sony sketch not changing the font correctly. You may have to place them in system/apps if they wont install. Then check to make sure they show up in display/font style and let me know. Or if youve already done all that then let me know as well. Thanks
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I have tried both methods mentioned and got the same result. The install works as it should for the Sketch font and loads the font into the Display list but when you go to activate the font it just uses the system default font (more than likely because it cannot find the legitimate font to use). Even copying the font into the System/App directory (And yes I confirmed W/R access and also confirmed it copied after) and still nothing. I even rebooted to see if it needed a scan and update of the System to activate and no luck. The Century Gothic font installs and works fine. No copy into the System/App folder necessary just install.
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I have tried both methods mentioned and got the same result. The install works as it should for the Sketch font and loads the font into the Display list but when you go to activate the font it just uses the system default font (more than likely because it cannot find the legitimate font to use). Even copying the font into the System/App directory (And yes I confirmed W/R access and also confirmed it copied after) and still nothing. I even rebooted to see if it needed a scan and update of the System to activate and no luck. The Century Gothic font installs and works fine. No copy into the System/App folder necessary just install.
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+1. Glad I'm not crazy and someone else is having this problem too. The ttf in the apk works just fine if I throw it in /system/fonts (i.e. it shows up in other applications with configurable fonts), and the preview in Font Style settings shows the proper font, but for whatever reason, selecting it just uses the default font.
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+1. Glad I'm not crazy and someone else is having this problem too. The ttf in the apk works just fine if I throw it in /system/fonts (i.e. it shows up in other applications with configurable fonts), and the preview in Font Style settings shows the proper font, but for whatever reason, selecting it just uses the default font.
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Yeah your not crazy.. Im not for sure why its doing that, im thinking it may be because i renamed to font from sony_sketch_ef to sonysketch, just to make my xml write ups a little easier, it shouldnt matter, but its the only thing i can think of. You could always extract the sonysketch.ttf from the apk, or i will post it later, and make a copy of it, rename one of them to DroidSans.ttf, and the other one to DroidSans-Bold.ttf, and place both of them in system/fonts. It will overwrite the default font, and u can use it that way. Thats how im using mine, cuz all i had was the .ttf, and i just thought it would be easier for everyone if i just built an apk. Just make sure to rename the exactly as i showed, caps and all. And if for some reason you are fond of the default font, back up those 2 files. Hope this helps. Thanks
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I was wondering if anyone have ever used the LCD Density changer application in the Android Market. If so, which would be the best way to correct the issues with the dialer being out of place after the density change. I prefer having smaller text on the screen that is why I've opt to changing the density to 200 and below in the settings. I will post a screenshot of the issue I am having after the density change.
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The problem is if you alter it at all. When you get on the market it will say device not compatible for 90 percent of the apps. And wont let you download them. Youll have to change it back when you want to download apps.
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The problem is if you alter it at all. When you get on the market it will say device not compatible for 90 percent of the apps. And wont let you download them. Youll have to change it back when you want to download apps.
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I also noticed my text werent coming through when my density was changed. After i rebooted they came in.
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The problem is if you alter it at all. When you get on the market it will say device not compatible for 90 percent of the apps. And wont let you download them. Youll have to change it back when you want to download apps.
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Which is the best way to get smaller text within the whole ui? I used spare parts + to make the text smaller but I'd prefer the text size to a bit smaller throught the ui.
UPDATE: So I found a way around the incompatible app situation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1404897
**UPDATE: I've also found an app in the market called LCD Density Modder Pro, which claims to fix the market compatibility issues. Purchased and testing. Will update with more information after testing for some time.
awaiting your reply
200 has been best for me, I just ignore the dialpad
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200 has been best for me, I just ignore the dialpad
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same here, and i honestly dont have that many issues with the market doing this either.....i still get the occasional market error. but 90% of the ones i download, download just fine.
I've been using density changer, no problem. Except fire the market problem
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200 has been best for me, I just ignore the dialpad
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I just hate the dialer issue. There are some other problems when changing the resolution.. Wish it wouldnt cause problems with other applications because I love how the whole UI looks when the fonts are much smaller.
Didn't even know this existed
This is my screenshot with 200 density.
Everything looks great except for Dial Pad.
I used Rom Toolbox to have the density set permanently. Even after reboot.
I love it
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Check out dialer 1 in the market
I run 190-200
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Been using 720p res, crazy lol
Also 720p here. Using Go Launcher Ex and Go Dialer which has awesome themes...iphone keyboard also! Everything works fine and youtube videos look two or three times better. Checkout big buck bunny on youtube at different settings then on 720p and be amazed..
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I prefer 180
do u guys outside of the market issues.. have problems with texts not coming in when changing it from 240?
Juroid said:
This is my screenshot with 200 density.
Everything looks great except for Dial Pad.
I used Rom Toolbox to have the density set permanently. Even after reboot.
I love it
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Don't you have problems with Market updates?
I use LCD resolution and have never had issues with the market
I haven't had that issue. Texts come in just fine.
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Been using 720p res, crazy lol
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what is the density that you've used?
You can use use root explorer or any other similar program. (If using root explorer u have to toggle the r/w in the upper right to edit anything u need root access to do)
In your file browser navigate to system/usr/keylayout and select s3c-keylayout.kl file and open in a text editor or in file manager text editor.
Dedicated camera button for opening and usage.
Find the "key 217 SEARCH" line.Delete SEARCH and replace it with CAMERA in caps. (This will work fine with alternate wake)
This will open the camera and when clicked in the camera app take a pic or start/stop the video recording.
Alternate wake buttons.
After the BACK and SEARCH (or CAMERA if you changed it to that) entry type in capital letter with underscore "WAKE_DROPPED".Then save it and reboot. Now the "search" then "back" combo key will wake phone from sleep to the lockscreen every single time for a week or two that I have been trying it.
Enjoy.
Should look like the pic below if you've done both mods.
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Op updated. The other way only worked for a little bit then it starts screwing up
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Wow! Nice finding. How did you figure this out??
EDIT: a little typo system/use/keylayout should be system/usr/keylayout NOT A PROBLEM.
I did it and it works nice.
Thank you for the tips.
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Wow! Nice finding. How did you figure this out??
EDIT: a little typo system/use/keylayout should be system/usr/keylayout NOT A PROBLEM.
I did it and it works nice.
Thank you for the tips.
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Trick ill learned while using my droid x2
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Updated op with another mod/edit
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motcher41 said:
Updated op with another mod/edit
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Very nice!! working great. Thanks again.
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Very nice!! working great. Thanks again.
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Awesome
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will do it tomorrow... thanks
Thanks! works well, though it did mess up a few of my widgets but I just had to trash them and add them again to correct the issue so no biggie.
Be careful during your edit. If something goes wrong, your buttons may end up disabled and you won't be able to edit the file again to fix your mistakes.
I had to use ADB to fix and restore my file.
Cool post though... been looking for this for a long time.
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Be careful during your edit. If something goes wrong, your buttons may end up disabled and you won't be able to edit the file again to fix your mistakes.
I had to use ADB to fix and restore my file.
Cool post though... been looking for this for a long time.
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Just be careful where you keep your phone when travel. The button may accidentally press while in your pocket, may run down your battery. Just a precaution, but very nice tweak.
Just can't get any text editor to save it. Any recommended app?
droidiam said:
Just can't get any text editor to save it. Any recommended app?
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ES File Explorer or root explorer.
Thanks, but for some reason they just won't let me save
droidiam said:
Thanks, but for some reason they just won't let me save
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If you're using root explore, when you got to the folder, on the top tab R/W button. This grant read/write access, the press and hold down the file with your finger then choose Open text editor, once done you should able to save it. Your phone must be rooted in order to do this.
buhohitr said:
If you're using root explore, when you got to the folder, on the top tab R/W button. This grant read/write access, the press and hold down the file with your finger then choose Open text editor, once done you should able to save it. Your phone must be rooted in order to do this.
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Op update with root explorer instructions. Sorry I forget about noobs sometimes but I try to be noob friendly
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motcher41 said:
Op update with root explorer instructions. Sorry I forget about noobs sometimes but I try to be noob friendly
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You're too nice )
buhohitr said:
You're too nice )
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We were all noobs at one point. Pisses me off when I see people in threads, op or not, being a **** to one/some.
Yeah they do some things we shake our heads at but hell we all have before
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the camera mod works fine, but the back button waking to lockscreen would only work sometimes so I just changed the file back to the way it was.
just wondering, is it possible to reassign the 2 screen shot buttons. Currently they are Home and Back. Thanks.
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
Uses SS launcher or Nova.
Or you can use Power Toggles and put apps on the widget (icons end up small).
rak****.sherwoodian said:
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
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You can edit your build.prop to change the dpi of the device.
By default it comes with 480 dpi set (but the screen has an actual value of 445)
I've found that a 445 value will change a lot on the device, everything will be more defined and much smaller, unfortunately this will reflect everywhere, even in the browser where things will tend to be a bit smaller. 460 seems to be a good compromise.
The line you'll need to search for in the build.prop is ro.sf.lcd_density=480
You will need root and something like ES file explorer in order to mount the system as RW to be able to edit that row and save the changes.
chk27 said:
You can edit your build.prop to change the dpi of the device.
By default it comes with 480 dpi set (but the screen has an actual value of 445)
I've found that a 445 value will change a lot on the device, everything will be more defined and much smaller, unfortunately this will reflect everywhere, even in the browser where things will tend to be a bit smaller. 460 seems to be a good compromise.
The line you'll need to search for in the build.prop is ro.sf.lcd_density=480
You will need root and something like ES file explorer in order to mount the system as RW to be able to edit that row and save the changes.
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This worked perfectly fine! I did not like those giant icons!
I think 445 is the perfect value.
Thanks.
rak****.sherwoodian said:
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
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Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher or Icon Changer from Google Play
e_rene said:
This worked perfectly fine! I did not like those giant icons!
I think 445 is the perfect value.
Thanks.
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Yep. After seeing this thread I set mine to 445 and it looks/works just fine with all my apps.
smaller means bigger .... in terms of space !
I went full on for the small look with maximum real estate and tablet mode apps, set dpi to 240 and get 2 separate drop downs at the top and apps go dual pane like a bigger tablet , love this look so much more ..
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sorry guys for my noob question but where is build.prop located?
cybermonk said:
Sorry guys for my noob question but where is build.prop located?
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/system
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netsyd said:
/system
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How do I go about changing the build.prop
I open the file on the phone and use text editor but does not let me save the change.
Do you need to be rooted?
icrzymonkey said:
Do you need to be rooted?
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Rooted = Yes.
I use the text editor that's built in to Root Explorer. I'm sure there's other ways/apps but I've been using root explorer for so long that I don't even think about other options anymore.
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Rom toolbox works very easily too.
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terminal 7 said:
I went full on for the small look with maximum real estate and tablet mode apps, set dpi to 240 and get 2 separate drop downs at the top and apps go dual pane like a bigger tablet , love this look so much more ..
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Dang. I tried this same setting, but it didn't give me the double drop-down.
rak****.sherwoodian said:
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
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KitKat launcher in market ..
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reisa said:
Dang. I tried this same setting, but it didn't give me the double drop-down.
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What app are you using or are you manually editing the build.prop
May be the xposed framework and app settings module may give you the result .
Or download an app called ROM toolbox and use the editor in thee app.
Good luck .
Great tips OP. For some reason, my edits made from using root explorer would not stick and revert back to 480, even after hitting "save"
Fortunately I read more advice on trying rom toolbox and it seemed to save the build prop edit to 445. I agree, it looks perfect and has the insanely sharp feel that the HTC One had.
ggoomani said:
Great tips OP. For some reason, my edits made from using root explorer would not stick and revert back to 480, even after hitting "save"
Fortunately I read more advice on trying rom toolbox and it seemed to save the build prop edit to 445. I agree, it looks perfect and has the insanely sharp feel that the HTC One had.
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Use ES file explorer, works
I use Textdroider from market for DPI changing. It's simple and requires a restart ... voilà
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ggoomani said:
Great tips OP. For some reason, my edits made from using root explorer would not stick and revert back to 480, even after hitting "save"
Fortunately I read more advice on trying rom toolbox and it seemed to save the build prop edit to 445. I agree, it looks perfect and has the insanely sharp feel that the HTC One had.
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Before you edit the build.prop with root explorer... at the top of all of the files in /system, you will see a mount r/o and r/w... Click r/w then make the change. Save, exit, and reboot
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please donot attempt to do it manually using text editor. rather if you have rom tool box installed you get a better interface option to tweak the build prop. you can even keep the backups.
for me
460 makes a perfect gamble 4 x 6 looks decent and will keep.