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[APP] Screen Density Changer

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?

parm104 said:
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.

parm104 said:
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.

Set LCD density on boot?
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

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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180??? I personally use 200...maybe i'll try 180 to see how it looks!

Setting LCD density on boot
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.

blas4me said:
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

Market is screwed..please help

So this new market blows. I have a Droid X on miui 1.8.5 and while trying to download a bunch of apps, I get:
"Your device is not compatible with this item"
For the life of me cant fix it. Put the LCD density back at stock 240 (its at 210 now) cleared market cache, tried jrummys market fixer apk, edited the build.prop manually...nothing. if anybody can help, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks
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uninstall updates. go back to the old market. problem solved

I've got the same problem...
sent from my epic. thanks samung for the damn key skips

already tried uninstalling updates... miui 1.8.5 comes with the new one originally, so i don't have the option

I assume you were using Android Market 3.1.3?
In case you were using an earlier one I have a link to it too.

Custom dpi (lcd density) seems to cause the "incompatible" problem with the new market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1196417
Going back to 240 dpi and clearing market data makes everything work as it should.
You can then go back to your custom dpi, but most users are reporting the problem comes back after a while.
:edit: Oh you tried that
I ended up going back to market 2.3.6

I tried going back.to the old.market but kept getting FCs.. anyway, found a thread that suggested trying 160 for the LCD density.. worked like a champ. Set it back to 210 for now and its still working, until I clear cache anyway. I suppose there's no way to fool the market into thinking the LCD density is different than what it actually is?
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You are correct though, I am now on 3.1.3 market. Never did have the old green market on this version of miui though.
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Best resolution setting

Anyone tried changing the resolution on the Infuse?
Which one you think is best?
I am trying 200 with no problenms and it is much clearer than the default 240. But the dialer is now little awkward.
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I'm at 182, yea it makes the dialer small but its just a dialer
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There is a thread for a multi dpi dialer and calculator in the infuse forums. Believe it's in the dev section. I used to run 190 and it looked great, but wasn't a standard dpi so some apps you couldn't download off the market.
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I am using 200, and its really nice. But be warned, some apps in market say device is incompatible cos of this change.

Probably a stupid question but how do you change the resolution

Supercurio just built Voodoo Screen Tuning app, it's on the market, you should all check it out

A great dpi changer and will even stick after reboot is called nitrality. Under UI tweaks, dpi resolution, change and it'll boot up with new dpi
And with the market issue, all you need to do is go back to 280dpi go to market get what you want if unable from other dpi or to undated then revert back to whatever dpi you changed it too. Easy
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alexgarrett said:
Supercurio just built Voodoo Screen Tuning app, it's on the market, you should all check it out
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Has nothing to do with dpi resolution. It just sharpens up the picture alittle
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I use LCD Resolution... currently running at 220. I had it at 190 when running the MIUI launcher, but since I switched to GO Launcher EX I bumped it up.
But yes some apps in market say they are incompatible now... so I just find the .APK and put it on my phone and install it that way... seems to be working fine.

Whats the right lcd dencity on lg g2x?

I been using 192 with some app on the market but it was too small on that density. Then i tried 240 and it was to big.
So, whats the best density to choose.
And after that market kept saying in the updates that its not compatible with my device..
Its the density has todo with that??

240 is the regular screen size I believe.
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you believe correctly, it is 240
Edit: forgot to mention to try 220 if 240 is to big. Everything works if someone knows certain apps that wont update, please tell.

Ok yall i would try that.
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Tell me what you think. I just switched to 220 to see how it is also. Don't really mess around with it much but I think im going to keep it this way.
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I iust change it to 220. It looks like the same density as 240.
Have tried any other?
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I tried manually, some apps just don't
work.
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I think i would stick to 210, it seems that between default and high ..
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chipis said:
I iust change it to 220. It looks like the same density as 240.
Have tried any other?
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Are u sure it didn't change anything? It looks completely different for me. How did u switch density,app or build prob? I used build prob.
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you are better off keeping the density at 240. When you change it, the market will not let you download certain apps because it changes the screen resolution to a tablet type res. It is a bug with the market.

chipis said:
I been using 192 with some app on the market but it was too small on that density. Then i tried 240 and it was to big.
So, whats the best density to choose.
And after that market kept saying in the updates that its not compatible with my device..
Its the density has todo with that??
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Go to 200. There's an app called font changer that also allows you to conveniently change the screen density, it's what I use.

Dvicens said:
you are better off keeping the density at 240. When you change it, the market will not let you download certain apps because it changes the screen resolution to a tablet type res. It is a bug with the market.
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Yea, you are rigth market it stoping for apps.. updates.
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chipis said:
Yea, you are rigth market it stoping for apps.. updates.
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I had my density at 215 for a while and last month i tried redownloading facebook and a few other apps and it said not compatible with device. It is quite annoying, google responded to users complaining about the issue and they basically said that we shouldnt be altering our phones. Oh well....

LCD Density

I searched around and there was an old thread about this but the actual poll wasn't made. So here it is again, and please comment about the method that you used.
I've used the Stock tool in AOKP's ROM, but I'm experiencing Market Compatibility Issues so I may buy LCD Density Modder Pro.
Edit: 50 views, and 1 person voted (me). Come on guys. Or are all of you on 190.

Mine is 190 (not on the poll) as cm9 is weird with 180.

tjsooley said:
Mine is 190 (not on the poll) as cm9 is weird with 180.
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What method, and are you experiencing any market issues?
edit: apologies for the value not being present.

whosgotlag said:
What method, and are you experiencing any market issues?
edit: apologies for the value not being present.
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CM9 gets android.phone fc's on incoming call with 180. I just set to 190 in build.prop from root explorer

whosgotlag said:
What method, and are you experiencing any market issues?
edit: apologies for the value not being present.
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Using 190 as well. Changed from rom toolbox, no market issues because I downloaded the edited apk but my dialer is smaller than the screen so I'm searching for an edited apk for that now.
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greekunit690 said:
Using 190 as well. Changed from rom toolbox, no market issues because I downloaded the edited apk but my dialer is smaller than the screen so I'm searching for an edited apk for that now.
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I'm on AOKP and 180 worked fine on the dialer (the actual app crashes on an incoming call, but still it looked good @ 180). What should I google to find the edited market apk? Is it density specific (i.e Market w/ 240dpi spoof)? Sorry, I don't really know the nuances of my phone yet.

tjsooley said:
Mine is 190 (not on the poll) as cm9 is weird with 180.
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190 is mine also.
The little blue pull-down circle ring in SkyICS is off-centered now.
And RocketDial app has everything smaller, it didn't resize properly.
The only reason I'm doing 190 is to fit everything I want in one view on the Apex launcher bar.
EDIT: I thought I was 190 but I'm actually 200.

160. Use them good eyes while you got them

OFWGKTADGAF said:
160. Use them good eyes while you got them
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Do you get market compatibility issues with 160? And doesn't the phone crash at 180 and below?
190 is mine also.
The little blue pull-down circle ring in SkyICS is off-centered now.
And RocketDial app has everything smaller, it didn't resize properly.
The only reason I'm doing 190 is to fit everything I want in one view on the Apex launcher bar.
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Here's the difference between 240 and 200 for me. http://imgur.com/a/6JPVC
Edit: What methods for both of you

ROM Toolbox here.
I restored all my apps from Titanium so didn't have to go to market to install anything.
I originally tried 180 but it was just too small for my older eyes.

whosgotlag said:
Do you get market compatibility issues with 160? And doesn't the phone crash at 180 and below?
Here's the difference between 240 and 200 for me. http://imgur.com/a/6JPVC
Edit: What methods for both of you
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I used ROM Toolbox to change the density then LCD Density Modder to Fix Market Compatibility
And I can send you a link to the phone fix... its just an apk that you need to copy to your /system/app folder then reboot.

Also no market issues at all.
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Edit. I did see that some apps were not being seen in market so I purchased LCD DENSITY MODDER pro. However I dont use thoes apps. I also wanted to play with fooling the market

OFWGKTADGAF said:
I used ROM Toolbox to change the density then LCD Density Modder to Fix Market Compatibility
And I can send you a link to the phone fix... its just an apk that you need to copy to your /system/app folder then reboot.
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That would be wonderful, I just brought that ***** down to 160 (trying out the market fix in Themes/Apps section) so a stable phone would be great.
Also on ROM Toolbox question, is it really as good as advertised? Replacing ROM manager, Tit Backup, Root Explorer, etc.

whosgotlag said:
Also on ROM Toolbox question, is it really as good as advertised? Replacing ROM manager, Tit Backup, Root Explorer, etc.
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Honestly, I use Root Explorer for what it's used for and ROM Manager for what it's used for.
ROM Toolbox might do all those things just as well. But I never bothered to try using it for any of those.
I have used ROM-T for replacing boot animation (the selection isn't super) and some icons like 4G or Wireless in the pull down (again, selection isn't super).
And toyed with it for overclocking.
I stop using it for awhile but always seem to find something useful in it to use here and there.

This is what I used for the market fix... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1639213 .. can someone post the edited phone.apk? Thanks!
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Mine is set to 190 with ROM toolbox. very few fcs.
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On miui changing the density will crash the home. On aokp under 190 phone won't work. Cm9 under 180 things get thrown off like the circle in the pull down.
Android 4.0.4 AOKP

"Here's the difference between 240 and 200 for me."
Now that's just creepy - I have the EXACT same toggles in AOKP, but my swagger is ON

Is Rom Toolbox the best way to go for changing density? I using LCD Modder and set standard/boot to 190. Basically thought I had bricked for a few minutes, phone went fully unresponsive. Battery pull + power only showed Samsung logo followed by nothing, luckily booting into Recovery wasn't a problem.
EDIT: SkyICS

I use Rom toolbox. I am on SkyIce 4.2E and have no problems using 160 or 200. The only reason i stay at 200 instead of 160 is my eyesight. Im not blind, but i dont like straining either. Yes, the dialer screen at 160 is really small, but still plenty usable. I dont really get picky over the small stuff.
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