Trying to change the density with a density changing app will cause a bootloop after the next reboot if not immediately.
Remember to make a backup in CWM, if you get stuck in a bootloop then you can simply restore just the SYSTEM partition choosing Advanced restore in CWM.
The build.prop file from the leaked GB versions has two ro.sf.lcd_density properties for some strange reason.
Deleting one of these will cause a bootloop.
Giving these different values will cause a bootloop. (as the density changing apps tend to do)
Changing to a unsupported density will cause a bootloop.
Change both ro.sf.lcd_density to a supported density.
SUPPORTED
I tried these densities which worked:
220
210
200
190
185
184
183
182
UNSUPPORTED
I also tried these which DIDN'T work:
181
180
167
160
(The build.prop file is located in the root, /system/build.prop)
Go ahead and try other densities and report the ones that did work and the ones that didn't so I can change this post.
I can only assume for now that all values from 182-240 will work.
I attached a screenshot of density 182 and the build.prop file which uses the density 182. Copy it to /system/ .
Changing font size:
If density 182 isn't enough for you, you can easily change the font size from Normal to Small, Extra Small or even Extremely Small by using the app Spare Parts.
The app Spare Parts is attached below. Apparently the font size will go back to Normal if you reboot your phone. So this is only temporary.
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Thanks for this post it would really help alot of people to know the working densities. I actually got a GB ROM to boot at 182 this morning, if I had still been struggling tonight you would have been my hero!
Thanks for a very informative post.
How about the UI? Has it any glitches after changing the density?
No glitches in UI so far, looks like it would normally and everything is happy
I do use spare parts and untick the compatibility mode though, that makes everything fit in much better
Only problem is with 3D. Its display in small window.
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Willievi:
Glad to help mate!
dexxxterek:
Which app exactly is shown in a small window? I'm currently using 200 dpi and the 3D is shown in full screen.
When i press 3D button
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i think some of the LG Widgets will look messed up but that's about it. I don't use them anyway XD
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When i press 3D button
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No problem for me. Are you using the lastest leaked rom?
I'll try with a even lower density now.
EDIT:
Tried now with 182, the 3D is shown in full screen so no window effect like you got.
Might be because of different rom else you shouldn't have that problem.
My mistake - i'm using 2.2 so i think it's the problem.
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For that windowed problem i normally download an app called "Spare parts" and untick the compatibility mode, reboot twice and it will be full screen
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I often do not have my glasses and cannot read the screen without them. On WinMo there was a setting to change the default text size. Does such a setting exist in Android?
anyone? 10chars
There is a new app today in the market for *rooted* phones only, called Font Size.
It is still in beta and you'll need to have a good backup first in case of problems. I am running a rooted Nexus one and although it rebooted twice in a row after installation, it now works perfectly.
If you are running a rom with spares parts you can change it with that.
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If you are running a rom with spares parts you can change it with that.
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Or... You can download spare parts from the market. LOL.
Or you can just pinch and zoom ...
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There is a new app today in the market for *rooted* phones only, called Font Size.
It is still in beta and you'll need to have a good backup first in case of problems. I am running a rooted Nexus one and although it rebooted twice in a row after installation, it now works perfectly.
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I was searching for something like rhis and worked fine.
Cheers.
sms text size works pretty good, its free and in the market
Or if your rooted and feel comfortable changing things. You can go into the build file ( which is a text file you can view through ES File Explorer and give the App super user abilities ( which you HAVE to change in the settings of the app as when the app boots it's already given those permissions. You need to give it permission to overwrite files ) Go to the System Folder which is located on the phone not the SD Card. Once viewing the build file.. in the middle of the text file you'll see 160 DPI is the default value, just under that are two values ( both stock at 160 ) and you change those. If you go to 180 everything on the phone becomes bigger or 140 and things become smaller ( Apps, text, everything ) then follows the instructions after which is to reboot the phone...all settings will take place.
Just do NOT change anything else in the build file.
font size
How do i get to the build file? is it in an app or in my 4G.
font size
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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Attach your build.prop here and I'll take a look at it.
You might need to rename it to .txt or put it in a .zip
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Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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How are you editing build.prop?
Also your rom must support DPI changes, not all of them do, which rom is this?
Once you change that number it should NOT get overwritten.
Spare parts will change menu font size, but won't stick after your screen rotates. If you have rotation off you should be fine. Otherwise the CM community is trying to get that option in spare parts to work, but it's not cooperating. Editing build.prop is probably the best bet.
ROM??? this is way out of my league. I tried spare parts but was unclear how to increase fonts. it seemed to only increase font in one menu screen.
not sure how to attach build prop.
DPI changes not just the font, but everything, like if your font gets bigger, so do your icons, menus, etc. That does work if you want that result. If you want to change ONLY your system font size and nothing else, you can go read this info, and change it this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990853
I need to change the size of the font in my contacts for EVO 4G
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I need to change the size of the font in my contacts for EVO 4G
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If you're running CM7 there should be an option for changing contact text size. I've never used it, but I know it's there.
You should also be asking this in their forum btw
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Doesn't anybody else think it's pretty bad this option isn't available by default on Android? Not everybody wants to root their phones. Not everybody knows a 3rd party app for this exists (and it doesn't even seem to work globally for all text to begin with).
Definite downside, in my opinion.
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Doesn't anybody else think it's pretty bad this option isn't available by default on Android? Not everybody wants to root their phones. Not everybody knows a 3rd party app for this exists (and it doesn't even seem to work globally for all text to begin with).
Definite downside, in my opinion.
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Talk to or email google about it. Actually, I believe there's a request for it somewhere on the aosp features page (something like that) you can star the issue and try to get more people to join it. Maybe google will look into it...
At least that's a better option than wishing constantly and not taking action
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Use Spare Parts named app from market. It can directly make bigger your all fonts + no root.
Anyone had any luck changing the LCD density on the ICS leak? I tried it using LCD Modder Pro and it resulted in a soft brick.
SolsticeZero said:
Anyone had any luck changing the LCD density on the ICS leak? I tried it using LCD Modder Pro and it resulted in a soft brick.
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I'm trying LCD Resolution, it says it needs busybox installed.
I go to the market and try to get an installer for busybox, and apparently market is broken for me - I can't download anything from it. Updates work fine, but can't get anything new.
I've been unsuccessful in getting the LCD resolution to change. I tried LCD Resolution with no change (no soft brick though). Also tried modifying the build.prop directly, that resulted in a soft brick.
I resolved my market broken issue (just reinstalled ICS through odin).
Going to try it after my nandroid backup is done. Fingers crossed!
EDIT:
On further thought and some googling, a lot of the LCD density changing apps on the market have disclaimers about it not working on certain devices, or ICS. So I would actually be surprised if the ways of doing it on 2.3.5 will work on 4.0+
EDIT:
Alright, gave it a shot. It won't work. In fact, some of the icons appear larger. Didn't break my phone at all though, just a quick reboot and it was back to normal. I'm going to keep trying different ways.
anyone have any luck with changing ICS density yet? cannot stand how big everything is!!!
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anyone have any luck with changing ICS density yet? cannot stand how big everything is!!!
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I haven't been able to get it yet..
I'm hoping that once the custom ROMs start rolling out I'll be able to figure it out. I'm good at getting into those and changing things, but I'm bad at manipulating just my phone.
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Yeah editing the build file just gave me a soft brick as well.. bummer.
EDIT:
I tried adding a new line to the build.prop - My phone appeared to soft brick, and when I was trying to boot it into CWM it somehow booted up. But nothing had changed. Weird..
Also the apps on the market that claim to work with ICS don't for me.
Also, I heard that the Galaxy S II folks had this weird issue of there being TWO LINES that you needed to change... but from what I could tell (I looked over the file very carefully) there is only that one line.
i got the lcd density to change, use rom toolbox pro and changed it to 200 in the build tweaks section
mjwhirly said:
i got the lcd density to change, use rom toolbox pro and changed it to 200 in the build tweaks section
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WORKED. Going to check it with 160 (what I used). Excellent find man, thanks!!
EDIT: Ah my phone is so beautiful now. Works perfectly, now if I can only figure out how the app is getting the job done.. haha
That worked perfectly. I was trying to change it for hours. Thanks! I am using 160 too. Looks great, better than with Gingerbread!
What exactly does changing this do?
This changes the resolution of your screen.
ROM Toolbox did the trick, thanks.
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i got the lcd density to change, use rom toolbox pro and changed it to 200 in the build tweaks section
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Ahh, thank you. Saved me! I did not want to revert back to GB, but do not enjoy a senior friendly UI either!
Ok, I tried this and not sure what is going on.
When I do, the icons get smaller, but instead of using all the screen realestate, I have a large section of unused space that I can't do anything with.
What am I missing or what am I doing wrong?
After you've changed the density, you'll want to change the number of columns/rows of your launcher to make use of the extra space.
Awesome! Rooted up my skyrocket on ICS! First root for me on my first android! And just got my skyrocket yesterday!
I changed mine to 200, it's way better this way. I did it through the rom toolbox as suggested.
There is a small lag though going back to the home screen, are you guys experience this as well?
Any suggestions on fixing the dial pad? I've done some searching and it seems most of the fixes aren't for us.. yet.
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After you've changed the density, you'll want to change the number of columns/rows of your launcher to make use of the extra space.
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Where do I make that change? I'm looking through Rom Manager and can't find that option.
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Where do I make that change? I'm looking through Rom Manager and can't find that option.
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You change it in your launcher settings. I'd highly recommend Nova launcher. It acts like the AOSP ICS launcher (with the widgets section integrated into the app drawer). By default the desktop space is 4 rows by 4 columns, but you can change this. I'm experimenting with what works for me with a 160 density.
Horvaticus said:
You change it in your launcher settings. I'd highly recommend Nova launcher. It acts like the AOSP ICS launcher (with the widgets section integrated into the app drawer). By default the desktop space is 4 rows by 4 columns, but you can change this. I'm experimenting with what works for me with a 160 density.
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Thanks, that helped, now how do I create folders in Nova launcher? Can't figure this out for the life of me.
EDIT:
Nevermind, figured it out, it's like the iOS way of creating folders. Just drag and drop 1 app onto another.
Hmm, noticed that the disagree didn't resize either. Can anyone recommend a good dialer?
Exdialer is great.
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Hi all,
I am working on tablet mode for the HTC One X.
I own an AT&T One X LTE but this should work for Rogers One X phones as well.
Currently you have to edit some files. Use a file explorer with root access such as Root Explorer (preferred) or ES File Explorer.
This currently gets you the tablet layout (with the bottom bar instead of the top notification bar, tablet layout for apps that support it, etc). The fonts are still very much readable.
How to install:
1. Edit your build.prop to change the LCD Density to 160
2. Add "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" to the bottom of the build.prop file
2. Go to settings and change your font size under Display and Gestures to Extra Large
3. Reboot and enjoy
Please backup your build.prop first as well. Although it is pretty safe, I do not assume responsibility for anything that happens to your device.
I will post screenshots later.
Current bugs:
-soft buttons aren't displayed
-some icons are missing in settings
-settings isnt entirely dual pane yet (everything is except the Personalize menu from HTC)
I loved this mode on my note, thank you for working on this. With the note anything below I think 213 would work in tablet mode, does the x have to be @160 or can we go a bit higher like 200?
Screenshots?
softkeys appear if you click the notification bar and disable and reenable notifications, not sure why but worked for me at least, thanks.
Screenshot
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Ok lol this one doesn't have my email in it lol sorry.
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randyspants said:
I loved this mode on my note, thank you for working on this. With the note anything below I think 213 would work in tablet mode, does the x have to be @160 or can we go a bit higher like 200?
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200 doesn't work. just tested.
I keep getting black bars on bottom and right of screen... Followed simple enoughdirections. Ideas? Running generic hk version from Paul
Didn't work for me. I had to re flash the ROM through recovery.
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I was able to do this successfully. I found that using a density of 180 and the Large font worked the best. Anything 200 or above won't work.
tablet mode is awesome on this sense cant work but was able to use go launcher ex, also gave better compatibility for games
also apex is good loader but has no bottom bar but you can add drawer icon to homepage
crisis187 said:
tablet mode is awesome on this sense cant work but was able to use go launcher ex, also gave better compatibility for games
also apex is good loader but has no bottom bar but you can add drawer icon to homepage
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what games work now that didn't before?
Just misc games can't rember wich ones, does anyone know how to link build.prop and use a hyb.prop for multi dpi
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Can I use the phone at 280 dpi or will that break things?
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Things will be more stable at 280 I'm running 160 in tablet mode is nice but want different dpi per app
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crisis187 said:
Things will be more stable at 280 I'm running 160 in tablet mode is nice but want different dpi per app
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Ok thanks. I didn't know if the lower dpi just worked in tablet mode or if it worked at anything lower than stock. Also, is the stock dpi 320 like it was on the note?
SkizzMcNizz said:
Ok thanks. I didn't know if the lower dpi just worked in tablet mode or if it worked at anything lower than stock. Also, is the stock dpi 320 like it was on the note?
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no tablet mode only runs 190 - 160 dpi im trying to figure out how to run multi dpi because not alot of applications run well mainly small text which is hard on the eyes plus wanna run some games in different dpi
yes also stock dpi is 320
does it work on any sense rom?
fananthony said:
does it work on any sense rom?
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The DPI needed is device specific.
The maximum DPI needed to go over to tablet mode is determined by a formula.
It is located here:
http://baroqueworksdev.blogspot.com/2012/01/phone-mode-or-tablet-mode-in-ice-cream.html
fananthony said:
does it work on any sense rom?
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It crashes sense Rom at 180 dpi
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I have hyperdrive with xposed DPI adjuster. I got every thing to work except the MID PHONE CALL resolution right . the reason for it not right is because I have navbar on.
I tried adjusting contacts apk, phone apk, and almost everything that has these two words in it with no luck
Again my problem is mid phone call
Please see attached pic.
Thanks !
It really bothers me that all of the Samsung apps don't scale. I've been browsing through the decompiled camera app to see if I can find a way to resize the bastard.
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OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attatched
jmichaels1982 said:
OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attstched
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Well done! Looks like I'll be installing xposed. Can you try this with the stock camera app?
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This is the best I can do . never have a problem with it . but I'll do some tweaking just because having android means trying to reach perfection .
jmichaels1982 said:
OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attatched
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I'm dealing with the same issue as you are on my VZW Note 2. Can you please tell me how to adjust the Build.Prop value?
Thanks in advance.
blumnm said:
I'm dealing with the same issue as you are on my VZW Note 2. Can you please tell me how to adjust the Build.Prop value?
Thanks in advance.
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Proceed with caution, and make a backup. Altering DPI can really jack things up. I wouldn't go any lower than 241 DPI. That said, open your favorite root file explorer (es file explorer is my favorite) and navigate to the 'system' folder from the root of your device. In system, you'll see a file named build.prop. Open build.prop with a text editor and find the line that says something like: ro.sl.LCD.density=320 (it's most likely gonna be the only instance of the number 320 in your build.prop) and change to 280 (the lower the number, the smaller everything appears), save/reboot/profit. Good luck
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i have the same issue,
i have changes my DPI to 289 everything works perfect except the Gallery and Phone app...
i have fixed the gallery issue through App Setting make it 480 DPI now it looks like a stock.
MY BIG ISSUE IS THE DIALER PAD its too small and i have tried to edit it with APP setting with no lock....
Any Ideas how to fix this??????????
I am trying to change the DPI with:
adb shell wm density 300
the above works correctly. but anything lower, the screen continuously flickers and is unusable.
for example, can't get the following to work:
adb shell wm density 200
any suggestions?
once we get root, this becomes very easy!!! thanks.
why would someone change the density from 480 (stock set in build.prop) to 200? i think its too low density,that all icons and text will be too small.
200 may be too low, but i like to see more contents on the screen. may be 300 is optimal.
Do you have any luck with this? When I change to 320 the navbar is blank in landscape.
ok, i am able to change the lcd density to 360 without issues.
anything less than 300 (say 280), the screen keeps flickering and it is unusable. don't know why.
deepasadish said:
ok, i am able to change the lcd density to 360 without issues.
anything less than 300 (say 280), the screen keeps flickering and it is unusable. don't know why.
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maybe, because it too low?
DallasCZ said:
maybe, because it too low?
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Lol. With my nexus 4 I was able to go up to 160 IIRC.
deepasadish said:
Lol. With my nexus 4 I was able to go up to 160 IIRC.
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I dont know what is IIRc, but the DPI of nexus 4 is 318 so going to 160 is 50%.
Idol3 has 403 so 200 is below 50% (anyway in build.prom is dPI set to 480 ). I think its too low res and the system is nod made for such low res. It simly dont know how to handle it.
Just my opinion.
DallasCZ said:
I dont know what is IIRc, but the DPI of nexus 4 is 318 so going to 160 is 50%.
Idol3 has 403 so 200 is below 50% (anyway in build.prom is dPI set to 480 ). I think its too low res and the system is nod made for such low res. It simly dont know how to handle it.
Just my opinion.
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you may be right. i am hoping with CM ROM (and good kernel) it may go all the way. for now i am satisfied with 340.
btw, chrome just doesn't go into tablet UI even at 300.
ps. IIRC - if i recall correctly. thanks.
deepasadish said:
you may be right. i am hoping with CM ROM (and good kernel) it may go all the way. for now i am satisfied with 340.
btw, chrome just doesn't go into tablet UI even at 300.
ps. IIRC - if i recall correctly. thanks.
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how does look the syste mlike in 340DPI? it must be unreadable
deepasadish said:
I am trying to change the DPI with:
adb shell wm density 300
the above works correctly. but anything lower, the screen continuously flickers and is unusable.
for example, can't get the following to work:
adb shell wm density 200
any suggestions?
once we get root, this becomes very easy!!! thanks.
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I totally forgot about this command to change DPI! I am so glad you posted this. I was about to root my phone just so I could change DPI. I hate big icons and text. I will end up rooting anyway but this way I don't have to eff with the build.prop as some people have said causes issues with this phone. I set mine to 360 which is perfect... Nova launcher will help me optimize from there
Thanks
DallasCZ said:
how does look the syste mlike in 340DPI? it must be unreadable
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not really. just try it out - you have nothing to lose and you can easily revert back.
once you get used to the increased screen real estate, you will never go back.
sort of reminds me when I went from 1024x768 to 1280x1024 resolution on some monitor some 15+ years ago.
I experimented at 360 and 400. Both looked good. No strange behavior in the short time I used each of them. I'm not sure what I'll do. I liked 400 a little better than 360. But I might live with the stock 480, too, even though for some things, I preferred the lower dpi. It is like going to higher resolution on a computer monitor and this screen is big enough to benefit.
ROM Toolbox is good for these kinds of edits, though direct editing of build.props is easy enough. Make a backup of that file before you edit it.
Navbar in Landscape
deepasadish said:
you may be right. i am hoping with CM ROM (and good kernel) it may go all the way. for now i am satisfied with 340.
btw, chrome just doesn't go into tablet UI even at 300.
ps. IIRC - if i recall correctly. thanks.
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Does your navbar work properly in landscape at 340? Mine won't work at 320, it's blank.
dbjungle said:
Does your navbar work properly in landscape at 340? Mine won't work at 320, it's blank.
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yes, works at 340.
maigre said:
I experimented at 360 and 400. Both looked good. No strange behavior in the short time I used each of them. I'm not sure what I'll do. I liked 400 a little better than 360. But I might live with the stock 480, too, even though for some things, I preferred the lower dpi. It is like going to higher resolution on a computer monitor and this screen is big enough to benefit.
ROM Toolbox is good for these kinds of edits, though direct editing of build.props is easy enough. Make a backup of that file before you edit it.
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Once xposed framework is working on the Alcatel Idol 3 you can use the "app settings" module to allow per app dpi settings.