[HACK][WORKAROUND][UPDATED]LCD Density workaround for market apps compatibility. - Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]

ok, so im running cm7(void # forever) on my optimus one with the latest market 3.4.4 & since something i tried out worked for me & my wife(running stock 2.3.4 on her samsung galaxy fit(GT-S5670)@100dpi) thought i should share this in case it helps.did not see it anywhere on xda when i searched so hoping that i did not post a already done topic in a new thread.
this is my first post so if i screw this up feel free to bash me
this is what u need to do step by step:
a)use root explorer or any other similar file explorer to go to the root of your device
b)scroll down to find the "system" directory & select to enter the folder
c)once inside remount system directory from read/only(r/o) to read/write(r/w)....(as shown in image 1 & 2)
d)scroll down to the build.prop file & long press for options and then select "open in text editor" (as shown in image 3 & 4)
e)once inside your build.prop,scroll down to find the line "ro.sf.lcd_density" (as shown in image 5)
f)my device has a default density of 160 and as you can see i changed it to 140 so go ahead & set the density you want for your device
g)now just save the changes & exit(image 6)
h)as you exit you will be notified that your original build.prop has been backed up to a file named "build.prop.bak" & you will find it right there in the system directory(image 7)
i did move this file out of the system directory & placed it on my sdcard!! didnt want any extra files or backups with the default settings in them just lying there you know!!!! just in case!!!! dont really know whether that matters any bit at all
now reboot your device & your dpi has changed. go into market & see if all the apps that are compatible with your device are still showing so.
note: the only catch is that apps(e.g ZIP Themer) that do not scale well will NOT,as the whole "compatibility mode on/off" option in LCD density changer app is ignored here. just gotta make your peace with that.
i attached some screenshots of the market showing apps in full & functional compatibility on my device running @ 140dpi
(UPDATE) Apps Installing despite market showing incompatibility
Ok, so my wife was fidgeting around in the market & she showed me something amazing. apps that should be compatible but are not can be still installed. apparently my precious hack was not 100% effective A few apps still showed incompatibility. But they can be installed too. Here's how you do it.
a)go to settings, select applications & then select manage applications.
b)find and select market & then select clear cache(trust me its needed)
Now you can go & search your desired app in the market
c)Choose the app and hit install before the whole app page loads,as in, the screenshots, reviews & details etc.
d)Choose accept & install and voila!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are installing an incompatible.
Attached some screenshots for proof!!!!!!!!!!!
This doesnt work anymore so if any of u wanna fix market compatibility issues please refer this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20624277&postcount=13
its not my work so please thank the op for his efforts on this if & when it worls for u

If you have a rooted phone, you can change LCD density using nitrality app
available in the market.

JohnstonF said:
If you have a rooted phone, you can change LCD density using nitrality app
available in the market.
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didnt know of it, thanks!!! but are market apps still compatible after you change the dpi settings on the new market?

I don't understand how this is a workaround. All that's done in OP is the dpi's changed in build.prop (which is what most apps/custom roms do anyway). Any apps that would be incompatible still are. Am I missing something?

synergye said:
I don't understand how this is a workaround. All that's done in OP is the dpi's changed in build.prop (which is what most apps/custom roms do anyway). Any apps that would be incompatible still are. Am I missing something?
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i was talking about market apps that are compatible with a particular device becoming incompatible once you change your device's default display density to any other value.

synergye said:
I don't understand how this is a workaround. All that's done in OP is the dpi's changed in build.prop (which is what most apps/custom roms do anyway). Any apps that would be incompatible still are. Am I missing something?
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I don't understand how it works but it works great for me! No more problems installing updates or new apps... Only did my updates that weren't working before and tried installing a few things so not sure it works for everything, but for what I wanted it's great!

OMG - someone fixed the market compatibility issue with non-standard LCD resolutions!!
well HALLELUJAH!!
below is the market app for the fix - this developer is apparently a GENIUS, being the first person on EARTH to SOLVE this frustrating issue! - I have tested it out on my G2 and it ROCKS!!
LCD Density Modder Pro

this doesnt work anymore so if any of u wanna fix market compatibility issues please refer this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20624277&postcount=13
it works 100% for me so please thank the op for his efforts if it works for u as well (trust me it will work)

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[10/25][Universal!][Windows] Trailblazer101's Custom Framework Maker v6

Trailblazer101's Custom Framework Maker v6
Now with my batch program, creating your own personalized Framework is as simple as 1.2.3!
This batch created by me was created with the "noob" in mind.. Of course this "noob" must already have Java installed, and should have ADB set up correctly
Features:
- Easy-To-Use Framework Chooser (with support for your own framework!)
- Softkey Themer (with easy access to create your own!)
- Custom Softkey Mapping Support (Nexus S included, easy to create and add your own!)
- 1.2.3 Package Creating (and Pushing/Rebooting into Recovery too!*)
- Unique Ticker Clock Color Selection (type in whatever color you can think of!*)
-Weather Icon and/or History Button Removal! (Actually removes the Icons, not just blanks them over!)
-Drag-and-Drop Functionality! (Includes all the tasks that you will ever want to do with an *.apk or *.jar)
-Automatically Checks for Updates! (Warns you if there in an update, displays text about the update, and opens up your browser to this page )
-Option to Set my Program as the Default Action for APKs and/or JARs! (So when you click on an APK and/or JAR, it'll open up my program!)
-Lots of Extras and Bugfixes! (Check it out!)
Developer's Mode! (You can find the option to enable it in Extras -> Program Settings!)
Future Proof! and Bug fixes (The method it now uses to set the Ticker Modifications works no matter what is going on with your Standbymode.xml file!)
Ability to Change Pressed Clock Color!* (You must be on a ROM that supports this to notice any changes...)
NEW: Compatibility with Gingerbread Mods!
NEW: Shows History in the choose file screen!
NEW: Set Update Settings from Program!
The function of this Program to create a new, all your own, Flashable Package that has your own personal touch to it
The wonderful thing about this program is that you can use this with any old framework-res file from any rom/mod package! This means that you can create your own themed framework from DJ20 up to EC07
There are only two stipulations: 1) that you are running a deodexed rom, which means that there are no .odex files located withing the system/framework folder or system/app folder... If you are in doubt about this, a stock rom straight from the store will NOT work! But pretty much any rom found on this website works 2) You have Java installed, and should have ADB properly set up!
Now, let's get down to specific details about the different functions and terminology:
1) Towards the top of the main page is very important! This is an easy view of what settings you currently have applied Always keep an eye out on this, to make sure that you have selected everything that you want to select!
2) Default= Not Changed... Whatever the previous framework had, this option will allow the new framework to have it too... This includes history button/weather icon removal!
This Just In: Add your own Color to the Ticker Clock! This is still in beta stages, so be careful when changing the color... If you see any error messages, DON'T ATTEMPT FLASHING THE PACKAGE... But if it works for you, you have the easy and convenient ability to set any color you want for the Clock in a matter of seconds!
Also, You can now remove the Ticker Buttons on the main screen automatically, within seconds! And the icons are removed, not just covered up!
A new feature recently added was the option for custom Softkey Mapping! This setting can be found under extras, then under Softkey Remapping As of right now there is only the Nexus S remapping, with the original added in in case anyone flashed the Nexus S one and wants to make a new package to go back, but you can make your own easily! Just use the original mapping as a starting point, and go from there
You are more than welcome, and actually encouraged, to add your own! You can copy in your own personal framework, and you can make your own folder with your own Images!
*Notice: Make sure if you do make your own images that the image names are the same as the original! This is important, or the batch will not work!
I have said this before, and I will say this again... Please, for the sake of the community, if you make a package, please upload it I will be more than happy to share it on the front page of one of my Threads, giving you all of the credit
If you have found this Batch helpful, almost to the point of a godsend, you can click that Donate to me button if you want
Download Links Below [NEW: 2/13]:
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awesome tb101
This looks awesome! Wish I had windows though...
Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium
Yeah, that sucks xP
And its just getting better!
Almost done adding in automatic hands free ticker clock color editing
Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium
I cant seem to find the download?
sent from my XDA phone - its more than a continuum
You got that right. Unless there's another below somewhere else =)
Re-Uploaded! Please download and try it out, and be sure to leave comments/suggestions!
hmmm well tried v3,
adb said successful push, wasnt, did it manually.
ticker color mod created w/o previous error via v2
flashed and after pause on bootup went black and did the vibrating jig.
restoring now...
tested w/o success gonna try with my pulled frameworks, might be because of recent added settings mod.
great job non the less tb101!
Yeah, build v2 didn't actually say an error message when it should've, so that is actually a good thing kinda, haha...
Can you tell me please what settings you applied? Like, what framework, softkeys (if any), auto-create etc etc
BTW: I am on the IRC, that might be faster
yeah i havent done anything to my phone since the restore after the failed flash.
i used the ec07 builtin frameworks, original softkeys, and purple color on ticker lol.
i opted to push in adb and it said it was successfully pushed, but it wasnt.
side note:
been real busy with tune up etc on the cars i own and work. hopefully this weekend i can try again. and fully set up my new to me dual screen xp64 media pc with adobe master suite. partitioned correctly this time to install the droid dev kit in windows and live cd....
updated OP with new version! has Weather Icon and History button removing
finally thanked the post, cause.... it finally worked for me. thanks again.
is there a dif from op and the one i got last night?
Haha, thank God it finally works for you xP you were like the only one xP
And uh, not anything big I don't think, haha... But probably safe to switch to this version anyways, just in case xP
Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium
Whenever I choose to remove the ticker history button and push the framework to my phone my phone won't boot afterwards. I've tried twice
Can you look in the log for me and see if anything is error-ish?
And how are you pushing the framework?
And are you using a framework that matches your current set up?
Sent from my SCH-I400 using xda premium
I didn't notice any errors. I pushed it using the script and doing it myself through adb like I always have. Yea I'm using the framework that I pulled from my phone right before using the script.
circa881 said:
I didn't notice any errors. I pushed it using the script and doing it myself through adb like I always have. Yea I'm using the framework that I pulled from my phone right before using the script.
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that happened to me in v2.
i got it to work finally by reinstalling sdk and jdk (or just jre) and then manually copying my phone frameworks and putting it in the folder with rest. if all is insatlled correctly you should have no worries
ciscogee said:
that happened to me in v2.
i got it to work finally by reinstalling sdk and jdk (or just jre) and then manually copying my phone frameworks and putting it in the folder with rest. if all is insatlled correctly you should have no worries
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Still didn't work.
circa881 said:
Still didn't work.
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in irc now... lets see where ur at
I'm in the irc now, let's figure all this out, shall we?

[APP][2.2+] GTA3 Graphical Settings + Launcher [v1.4]

Just a small quick and dirty app that let you change some of the GTA3 default settings.
Original settings are backed up to (GTA3 Folder)/files/GTA3/gta3.gtsettingslauncher.set. If the app completely fails or you want to use the original settings after uninstalling the app, just copy this file back to (...)/gta3.set.
When your gta3.set is missing, please start the game and go to the display options. Change some settings and then hit "restore defaults". Then try again and start the settings app.
If there is still no settings file, get one from this forum (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20950484&postcount=29) or google. After launching the game with the downloaded settings file go to the in-game display settings an click "restore defaults". That should fix some problems with screen width and height.
Available Settings:
Shadows: On/Off
Lighting: On/Off
Resolution: High/Low
Rendering Distance: 18 Steps
Blur: On/Off *
* Blur is not working for me. The setting is always disabled when starting the game. Maybe it is working on other devices (Tegra?).
Currently only tested on I9100 with GTA3 German. Please let me know if it is working or not.
Changes:
2012/01/03 - v1.4:
catch more exceptions
changed launcher, it now hopefully will find the target more often
2012/01/02 - v1.3:
added another external_sd path (now searching in "/mnt/sdcard/external_sd/Android/data/", "/mnt/sdcard/Android/data/", "/mnt/sdcard/external_sd/data/" for package)
2011/12/31 - v1.2:
added launcher icon
added blur setting (which might have no effect)
changed namespace - please uninstall the old version manually. I used an example package found on the internet as skeleton and forgot to change it, sry
2011/12/29 - v1.1:
added external_sd to search path
Make sure to download the LATEST version.
Thankyou excellent work dev,works great.
My device is zte skate
And at 900Mhz on Atomic 2.5 rom,
Chainfire reduce texture size and quality,
With this app you have created,
It is running good now.
I just get instant force close when trying to run this. I was looking to try the lower resolution for performance increase.
I'm using a rooted vibrant (t959), with a custom 2.2 rom
kxlling said:
I just get instant force close when trying to run this. I was looking to try the lower resolution for performance increase.
I'm using a rooted vibrant (t959), with a custom 2.2 rom
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Can you please post the full path to the original gta3.set? I think the path can't be found.
hacksteak25 said:
Can you please post the full path to the original gta3.set? I think the path can't be found.
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http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/kxlling/2011-12-29_130706.png
The path is in that screen shot.
Added "external_sd" to search path. Please try again with the new version.
+ 1
Works great now, thanks for the fix. Almost lag free now. Thanks!
thanks for sharing, i hope this is worked on my device
Works perfect on the HTC Desire HD! Thank you! :>
Sent from my loved HTC Desire [email protected] <3
Works perfect on my Sensation! Thank you!
I've attached two screenshots. One with defaultsettings and one with tweaked settings.
I get forced close also on zte blade (orange san fran)
But the game runs any ideas?
arnookie said:
I get forced close also on zte blade (orange san fran)
But the game runs any ideas?
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When does it crash? Right after starting the settings app or when you try to "Save and Start"?
Can you please also post the path to your gta3.set? Maybe it is a path problem again.
Awesome!
Work perfectly on Xperia play!
It crashes just after starting app.
I fixed it I had to download and copy the file called gta3.set into the correct folder as no file of that name was in the data folder. After I did that the patcher worked fine. :O)
Seems some phones don't create the gta3.set file. Maybe you could include one with the patch or make it auto generate one for people like me. Thanks for the patch. ;0)
Awesome app. I was wondering though, is it possible to integrate more features/mods in the app?
Theres a post on the main page of xda showing mods, also another thread in this same section for gta mods like lamborghini/audi/VW cars, coca cola machines, better texture packs, etc. That would be crazy if you can add those features so we have a all in one mod app for the gta game and can apply them without much messing around. Hopefully that would even help more people add more content to make the game experience even better.
This worked great on my Asus Transformer!
I was surprised to find out the default settings were set so low. Even on my Tegra 2 device. It looks SO much better now.
Thanks for this - works great on my Desire Hd and Haipad M7S - draw distance on low means I can have the effects on and it runs fine on the Desire!
where should i paste this file?anywhere in my sdcard?anyone?plss..
edit: got it work..thanks OP.. ^^
Added a launcher icon and the blur setting. Bluring is not working on my i9100 (it is just disabled by the game while launching), but maybe it will work on other chipsets.
Download is appended to first post.

[APP] LCD Density Modder Pro

Thought I'd share a 'fix' for your TouchPads if you don't want to be tied to 120 or 160 dpi (which btw look good but still..).
Now we all now the edit build.prop or dpi change apps but this one is pretty neat.
It allows you to manually set your desired DPI (f.e. 132 as the TP should be) but also comes with a solution for 'breaking' your market. The app will Fix your Market compatibility issues by modding your Market.apk into thinking you are using the market at f.e. 120 DPI. You can do this for any DPI change
Guide:
1) Install LCD Density Modder Pro here (official Android Market link)
2) Open app (only for root users but if you are running Android on your TP...)
3) set your DPI
4) Save as System DPI (perma + reboot) or
4a) Temp Apply (fast reboot and is merely there to see if your chosen DPI looks good)
5) after reboot hit "Fix Market compatibility issues"
6) Download modded Market.apk for the PDI you want the market to think you have (either 120 or 160 DPI, depends which file you installed from CM9)
7) Install Mod
8) Asks you to reboot so that the 'new' Market.apk works
9) voilá!
(note: instructions will also appear when opening app)
I hope this isn't considered something 'not done' on this forum as I am merely linking to an official apk on the market and points TP users in the right direction.
Good luck!
ps: credits go to anthonyjcasagrande aka theb1rdm4n for developing

[Q] Raise the dpi

halo
i don't see so well and the Resolution in the one s is to high to me
i raise the DPI Through rom toolbox to 260
but i get some error of the system ui "Unfortunately system UI has stopped"
for example when i enter to "recent up" i got this erorr and i can't enter there....
there is a way to fix it ??
thanks
If I'm not totally wrong raising the resolution will result in smaller letters. You should lower it instead. So please try it.
And you can change letter size within settings -> display & gestures -> font size. By default it is medium, so you can change to large or extra large.
At least under accessibility there is an option named TalkBack, which will activate a spoken feedback to what you touch, choose or activate. I hope your ability to see is not that bad!
rootrider said:
At least under accessibility there is an option named TalkBack, which will activate a spoken feedback to what you touch, choose or activate. I hope your ability to see is not that bad!
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I just checked that out.
What's with the notification about it "collecting" info? Collecting it where? And what? I didn't go any futher.....
Tomney,
I am not sure if this will actually work but if you have root you can edit your build.prop file. In that file there is a line that refers to ro.sf.lcd_density. By adjusting that number up or down you can change the dpi of the screen. Now that does not necessarily mean that all of your apps or even the Sense UI will work correctly, but it might be worth a try.
If you want to easily do this I would download the BuildProp Editor app from the market.
Haven't tried it on this phone, but at least on every sense Rom I've used for the hero changing LCD density has always messed up everything. One of the reasons I allways used aosp
Sent from my HTC One S using XDA
usrbrv8 said:
Tomney,
I am not sure if this will actually work but if you have root you can edit your build.prop file. In that file there is a line that refers to ro.sf.lcd_density. By adjusting that number up or down you can change the dpi of the screen. Now that does not necessarily mean that all of your apps or even the Sense UI will work correctly, but it might be worth a try.
If you want to easily do this I would download the BuildProp Editor app from the market.
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as i said i did it with romtoolbox. it is the same , i raise the dpi to 260....
it makes some problems with system ui and i got some errors
i now replace the rom to miui and the dpi change doesn't Affects the system ui
dpi change can be on a rom without htc sense ui and i think even regular ice !
but..... now there is some problem with the market because Resolution Compatibility i think... there is some app i can't download .....
for now i need to come back to 240 dpi for download some apps and its Annoying
maybe if could change the Resolution to Exactly 800\480 i wouldn't get the market-app-Compatibility issue but i dont know how... maybe someone know how to do it?
my vision isn't so bad and i know the regular options aka font enlarger Etc ...
dpi change is the best choice for me .

[Multi Window Mod][P6200][P6210][Deodexed][UPDATE][12/24/2013]

DISCLAIMER: I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE...BE SURE TO BACKUP AS ALWAYS!
Install Instructions (i advise reading this entire post but please at least read the UPDATE sections)
1. Flash stock rom (this mod SHOULD work with any firmware...newest MF1 link below) using odin
2. Install CWM or TWRP recovery
3. Flash Deodexed zip (will need to re-root afterwards)
4. Edit your build prop by adding the line qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 at the very bottom (u may also want to change your dpi...134 is my preferred number)
5. Install xposed framework along with the TAB UI module and enable (see post #4)
6. Flash the V5 file below (u will need to manually delete the flashbarservice.apk if coming from V3) followed by forcecloseapps.zip (if neccessary)
Known Issues
1. minimized apps will randomy disappear
2. help button will force close systemui
3. navigation buttons are shifted slightly to the right in phablet (right handed users can consider this a "feature" :silly
After months of messing around i have FINALLY managed to figure out how to enable multi window on our devices...its not perfect but it works. First, in order to use this mod(as of right now anyway) u will need to be on a DEODEXED rom & need to find & flash your respective version below via recovery. After the rom reboots, go to "settings - display" and u should see "Multi window" with a check already next to it. Simply uncheck it then immediately recheck it and VOILA! u should see the multi window flashbar on the left side of your screen. Open it by touching the tab & u will notice a very limited number of apps already included and an "edit" button to add more but the problem is the list will be empty. There are 2 ways to fix this..the easiest would be to download "SAMSUNG MULTI WINDOW MANAGER" from the market and the other would be to install the XPOSED framework(my preferred way due to all the other options it provides) as well XPOSED muliti window apps manager module. Refer to post #4 for instructions on how to install & setup XPOSED...also attached are a few of my other favorite modules. Any apps that are already on the list or added with one of the mentioned methods when opened the regular way will have a restore/maximize icon(familiar for those of u who work with windows) located usually in the top right corner or bottom right corner(will provide example screenshots below). Clicking this icon will alternate u between windowed mode & full screen...i'm not quite sure if there is a limit on how many floating windows u can have simultaneously. If u prefer to just have 2 apps side by side or on top of each other(depends on orientation) then simply open then multi window bar & drag your first app to which ever position u would like(u will see the spot highlighted blue). Simply repeat for the opposite position and there u have it...working multi window mod. Of course there are a few issues but the benefits outweigh the problems in my book. First, not all apps were made with windowed mode in mind so some may not look right or function properly...with that said u MAY need to mess around with the dpi(will include the XPOSED module to do so for indiviual apps) or find replacements altogether though personally i havent had much trouble out of the 100+ i have on my phone. The minimize & dual pane resize functions do not work as of yet and this mod also will kill your mini apps bar when in tabletui but since almost any app can now be used in minimode it really doesn't matter. Let me end by asking that ANY dev/user who is willing to improve this mod by combing through the code feel free to contact me anytime...i'm a complete newb(as u can probably tell since this is my first thread) so i could use all the help i can get
UPDATE V3: Ok, so...here's a new version of the mod and although it contains no new features i did manage to fix a few things such as the lockscreen, notification icons, and dialer app(see instructions below). Since this update seems to be superior to V2 in every way, i will be removing the links and altering instructions in order to cut down on confusion. This time the mod will be PHABLET mode only(unless @chrisrotolo would be willing to modify the files for us) which means u will also lose the 4way reboot function but if u would still like to use tablet mode of course u can install XPOSED with the tabletui module(u should perform this step first which SHOULD eliminate the need to edit your build prop). For those of u who are coming from a clean install or the previous tabui4way version u MUST EDIT YOUR BUILD PROP(easiest way would probably be "build prop editor" in the play store) by adding the line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" at the very bottom of the file BEFORE u flash the phablet file for your device...once u have edited & saved the file simply reboot into recovery & flash the V3 zip for your device then u should be good to go. For the others who are already using phabletui or XPOSED tablet module u SHOULD only need to flash the V3 version over your current mod...once again, i will need P6200 users to test & report their results. Please note that this mod MAY NOT be compatible with the touchwiz launcher which means u might need to install an alternative homescreen app from the market( i personally use "apex launcher" and completely uninstall touchwiz home)...i also would like to mention that some users have stated that a factory reset MAY be needed. As a small additional bonus...it seems that this update also enables/fixes the lockscreen ripple effect(thanks to @loolser for pointing that out)
DIALER FIX: If u would prefer the stock dialer to work or like me have just grown frustrated that clicking missed calls causes your tablet to freeze then this is the solution. First, u MUST install XPOSED framework along with the "app settings" module(see post 4 for details)...once u have installed & enabled the module then click on the "app settings" icon and click "contacts". At the top left u should see an on/off switch(green means on)...turn it on and set DPI to 176 and Screen (dp) to 800 x 1280 and then select save. You will be asked if u would like to kill the app simply select yes and then exit the app...click on dialer which should now be working although u may need to reboot and/or clear data in both "contacts" & "phone" in "settings - application manager"
A few more notes to add just in case u didn't know...the paid version of "samsung multi window manager" allows u to create shortcuts(both apps & bookmarks) directly on your home screen and open them automatically in windowed mode(u can also specify the default size for each windowed app as well). I just recently realized that if u simply click on the app in the multi window bar instead of dragging it out that will also open the apps directly in windowed mode and make them automatically cascade too. If u don't like the placement of the bar on the left side of the screen then simply click the tab to open the flashbar then touch and hold the tab again which allows u to drag it over to the right side. Oh yeah, just because u see the shiny new allshare cast button in your notification controls after u flash V3 does NOT mean u should push it...it will most likely freeze/reboot your tab(yeah, i had to find out the hard way...lol) but if only we could get that working, hmmmm
Black Bar: The white flashbar just didn't quite look right so i took a lil time to create a black translucent multi window bar with red arrows...hopefully u guys will like it as much as i do. All u have to do is overwrite the "flashbarservice.apk" located in "system - app" with the one attached below and be sure to set the proper permissions then reboot your tab...will add a few screenshots below so let me know if u like the new look!
4wayReboot: I missed the 4way Reboot option so i've created a zip that can be flashed over the top of our current V3 mod...I need a P6210 owner to test report as usual
UPDATE V5: I've actually had this new version finished for about 2 months but have been messing around trying to fix the minimize feature with no results...since this is an improvement over V4 due to a few bug fixes, the biggest of which being the force close in phablet mode, i will be removing the links to the previous version. There are really no new multiwindow related functions except multiinstance should now work (although not with all apps) and minimize is enabled by default (apps will still disappear randomly so its not much use)...i'm sure u guys will encounter some problems that i may not have discovered so please feel free to report your findings so we can iron out any issues. I will also link to a separate zip below which includes apps that are known to force close after the mod is flashed (almost all samsung stock apps) so most of u will need to flash it as well....please note that i MAY need to create a separate version for the P6210 so please test and let me know. There are actually a few new non multiwindow related extras if u flash the new version...ink effect is now enabled, the video player will now have live video previews for the thumbnails (if u flash the forcecloseapps.zip) and the best to me i the ability to swap out & rearrange the order of the quick panel toggles in the "settings/display" menu (u will notice other extra options since the file is from the note 8 but some obviously wont work such as the spen related functions)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7yxeu9x48ILVEs0X3FVbnBwNjQ/edit?usp=sharing
^MULTIWINDOW MOD V5 (the download is labeled P6200 but should work on the wifi only model as well...as i stated above i MAY need to create a separate version for the P621x so please test & report)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7yxeu9x48ILTkRob1VzQ3pna1k/edit?usp=sharing
^FORCE CLOSE APPS (please be aware...u will need to manually delete copies of apps with similar yet different names than those included in the zip so u wont have duplicates)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7yxeu9x48ILeTVHQXYxTUhZUms/edit?usp=sharing
^P6200 PHABLET V3
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7yxeu9x48ILZVgtZXJNR2FYRTQ/edit?usp=sharing
^P6210 PHABLET V3
View attachment P6200-4WayReboot.zip
^P6200 4WayReboot
View attachment P6210-4WayReboot.zip
^P6210 4WayReboot
View attachment FlashBarService.apk
^Black Translucent Bar(with red arrows)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349776
^MF1 STOCK DEODEXED
credit/thanks to: @chrisrotolo for tabUI and power menu mod, @rovo89 for developing the xposed framework, @xperiacle for the systemui used in V4
New version v4 5 layout multiwindow screenshots
Check out the new V4 5 layout multiwindow mod...notice the icons where the mini mode app tray is located (stupid screenshot app killed my colors on the first 2 pics)
{
"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"
}
Here go a few photos of the new black translucent multi window bar with red arrows...and matching edit screen of course
New V2 screenshots...notice then pin icon in the top left corner(green means "always in front") and the allshare button in the notification panel(look but don't touch...lol)
Here go a few screenshots for u guys...if u look at the settings screen u will see the multi window checkbox and notice a maximize/restore button in the top right hand corner
dude this is epic. nice job. how long did this take you?
And to comply with rules, you should at least give some info how you did this. I would also suggest setting up a donate button, just in case.
I would encourage you to share with Tab 2 guys who are documenting changes @ github, also the 7.7 guys will be interested as well, maybe they will even tweak/fine tune your code.
Looks really nice. Thanks dude.
XPOSED framework
as i promised...here goes the xposed installer along with a few modules that will help u out. The multi window apps manager(the developer doesnt want the apk reposted so i instead provided a link to the original thread) will allow u to enable any app to work in floating/dual screen mode, the "app settings" module will let u set individual dpi settings for apps, & "tweakbox" has various options such as volume button music controls & call recording! I also have a play store fix module(useful if u change your dpi) if u may be having issues & a module to enable tablet mode without flashing...if anyone is interested i will upload upon request.
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MY OWN WORK SO ALL CREDIT/THANKS GO TO THE RESPECTIVE DEVELOPER(S)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
^this is the link for information on the XPOSED framework & modules
View attachment XposedInstaller_2.1.4.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2304498
^This is the link to the multiwindow apps manager module to use with xposed
View attachment AppSettings_0.4.apk
View attachment XposedTweakbox_1.4.0.apk
View attachment 2081280
View attachment XposedAllAppsInPlayStore.apk
Thanks a lot mate, you saved me a lot of work.
Actually I had managed by myself to get the multi windows working, with the icon in the notification bar and the option to activate it in settings.
The only problem is that it didn't display well and I needed to mod some files to get it working, and I didn't have the time to do this.
And now you come with the full mod, yesssssss!
Thanks again, I download everything and I report layer.
By the way, I see that in your list of apps there is the latest xposer installer and the latest appsettings, where did you get them?
The villainrom website wasn't working these last weeks, does it mean that they are back?
Well i downloaded 2 version of p6210, @ mw mod +tab ui ive got freezes after 2 times i just backed to standard ui n installed mw mod there. Generally its working well, but 1st problem is i cant open 2 times same application (for example browser), next problem is buttons near miniaps wont work, are like dead.
link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7b1ignl9ia2xajc/Screenshot_2013-06-06-12-52-59.png
thanks for this THEDEVIOUS1:good:
unclefab said:
Thanks a lot mate, you saved me a lot of work.
Actually I had managed by myself to get the multi windows working, with the icon in the notification bar and the option to activate it in settings.
The only problem is that it didn't display well and I needed to mod some files to get it working, and I didn't have the time to do this.
And now you come with the full mod, yesssssss!
Thanks again, I download everything and I report layer.
By the way, I see that in your list of apps there is the latest xposer installer and the latest appsettings, where did you get them?
The villainrom website wasn't working these last weeks, does it mean that they are back?
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loolser said:
Well i downloaded 2 version of p6210, @ mw mod +tab ui ive got freezes after 2 times i just backed to standard ui n installed mw mod there. Generally its working well, but 1st problem is i cant open 2 times same application (for example browser), next problem is buttons near miniaps wont work, are like dead.
link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7b1ignl9ia2xajc/Screenshot_2013-06-06-12-52-59.png
thanks for this THEDEVIOUS1:good:
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@unclefab if u go to the xposed thread using the link i provided in the first post u should see the latest xposed & then there is a link to a temp page(i think villain is indeed still down) with a bunch of modules including app settings 0.4(although all of them aren't up to date)
@loolser I actually just edited one of my posts above to provide a link to the multiwindow apps manager module thread where the developer states that "not all apps can be run in multiple instances" & specifically lists browsers as NOT working but there is always a way so i'm sure someone will figure it out as far as the bottom buttons, as of right now those do not work so dont worry about them...actually part of the reason it took so long to get this mod working was because i was too focused on trying bring those dead buttons back to life.
You may have already done so, but if not you might try contacting the OPs on some of the multi-window ROMs on the Galaxy S3 development forum to get some pointers on how they implemented these features in their TW ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1672
amazing mod, congratulations. here in p6210 worked perfectly. Xposed installed module to put other applications on multiwindows
Regarding phone app, try logcat.
Yeah that would be a definte deal breaker
I did some testing and it works fine.
Regarding the problem with the mini apps I can't tell, I had removed that stuff from the first day.
All my apps open, including the browsers, but some behave a bit strangely. It has nothing to do with this mod, they have the same funny behavior on my galaxy grand that has multi windows out of the box.
The only thing is that the minimize button doesn't work, hopefully it will get fixed over time.
By the way, this mod works without the flash bar app so one can remove it if one wants (I did it and my tab didn't explode )
If someone has apps that don't open one can try to add them manually following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068796"
Yep, the villain web site is still down but I downloaded everything from your links, thanks for that.
Thank you again for this mod, that was the last thing I needed. I always thought that no multi windows ability was a big drawback, and I craved for it since the days of honeycomb
This plus Chris' tablet ui mod, it's like a dream...
unclefab said:
I did some testing and it works fine.
Regarding the problem with the mini apps I can't tell, I had removed that stuff from the first day.
All my apps open, including the browsers, but some behave a bit strangely. It has nothing to do with this mod, they have the same funny behavior on my galaxy grand that has multi windows out of the box.
The only thing is that the minimize button doesn't work, hopefully it will get fixed over time.
By the way, this mod works without the flash bar app so one can remove it if one wants (I did it and my tab didn't explode )
If someone has apps that don't open one can try to add them manually following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068796"
Yep, the villain web site is still down but I downloaded everything from your links, thanks for that.
Thank you again for this mod, that was the last thing I needed. I always thought that no multi windows ability was a big drawback, and I craved for it since the days of honeycomb
This plus Chris' tablet ui mod, it's like a dream...
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yeah u should be able to remove both the "flashbarservice apk", "com.sec.feature.flashbar.xml", as well as "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.tablet.xml"(which simply supplies the selection in settings menu which u wont need without the flashbar) files without MUCH consequence...all of these can be found in 'SYSTEM - ETC - PERMISSIONS" The reason i chose to still include it is because the window resize function is broken and dragging from the bar allows the apps to be automatically sized to exactly half the screen(shown in the screenshot with the chess & maps app) which is what the dead buttons on the status bar SHOULD be doing *shrugs*
as another option, u can replace the "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.tablet.xml" with "com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.xml"(dont forget to change permissions) & it will add a multi window toggle to the notification panel BUT u will ONLY be able to use dual panel mode(with a small plus of having a button to make the apps switch sides) or in other words the flashbar will be the only way to get 2 apps on the screen because it will disable floating windows! i'm not sure why someone would ONLY want this functionality instead of the floating windows as well but i will attach the aformentioned file below anyway in case anyone is interested
View attachment com.sec.feature.multiwindow.phone.rar
OFF-TOPIC: But i DEFINTELY agree...my device is now almost perfect. The only thing really left to do now is mod my hdmi dock by adding a usb port to it so i can connect to the tv, watch movies from my external hd, AND charge the tab at the same time which is what samsung should have done from the start but thats another thread...anybody else thats interested in doing this can check out the topic in the accessories section linked below(thats actually one of the few things i would be willing to pay someone else to do for me though)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677845
as the past owner of 6200... deng i'm jealous... hahahaha... going to look if its will work out with 7.7
ok... can i know what did you add to the android.policy.jar
or from which device did you take the code so i may experiment on 7.7
edan1979 said:
as the past owner of 6200... deng i'm jealous... hahahaha... going to look if its will work out with 7.7
ok... can i know what did you add to the android.policy.jar
or from which device did you take it?
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i actually JUST finished making a thread in the 7.7 general section looking for someone to provide me their android.policy.jar so i could make a zip for u guys. If u could upload yours that would be awesome...of course it must be 4.1.2 DEODEXED & preferably stock. The files came from the note 8 & all i did was add the multi window folder which is basically missing in every device without working multi window...the real magic(for us anyway) is HOW i figured that out which was to focus on the combination of the files from different versions rather than the code itself
So i was just informed that the official 4.1.2 update is not out yet but i did see the "erobot" rom which i'm assuming is a port but i guess that still could work
yup... just read the post you left... this is the android.policy.jar from e-robot... its actually base on Official stock JB for 6800... the 3g/wifi version... they still waiting thr wifi (6810) version JB release... but for 6800 was already being like a month...
erobot basically using the tw from 6200 for the phonetab ui. and some files from note 8 as well
THEDEVIOUS1, do you mind uploading your MC3 Deodexed ROM? A lot of people would probably use it. I can't seem to deodex mine. Thanks!
edan1979 said:
yup... just read the post you left... this is the android.policy.jar from e-robot... its actually base on Official stock JB for 6800... the 3g/wifi version... they still waiting thr wifi (6810) version JB release... but for 6800 was already being like a month...
erobot basically using the tw from 6200 for the phonetab ui. and some files from note 8 as well
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Thanks...please test out the zip below and report back. Oh, just to triple check your partition table is the same as ours right?
cache-7, system-9, data-10?
View attachment P6800ERobotMultiWindow.zip
yup... our partition table are the same. testing the zip now.
the files is working and i got the multi window icon... but... it still refuse to work on cascade or dual view.
Graffiti Exploit said:
THEDEVIOUS1, do you mind uploading your MC3 Deodexed ROM? A lot of people would probably use it. I can't seem to deodex mine. Thanks!
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here's the link for the deodexed apks/jars zip but this is not my work...all thanks go to chrisrotolo for taking the time to deodex the roms for us. U must flash the stock MC3 firmware through odin first then flash the following file through cwm/twrp/mobile odin and u should be good to go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2245009
edan1979 said:
yup... our partition table are the same. testing the zip now.
the files is working and i got the multi window icon... but... it still refuse to work on cascade or dual view.
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are u saying the buttons located at the bottom on the status bar are not working because if so thats a known issue. Did u go into settings & uncheck then immediately recheck the multi window selcetion under display(neccessary to get the dock to show up the first time)? What happens when u hit the maximize/restore icon in the top/lower right corner? Does the app float or does the icon even appear at all?
sorry...didnt see the picture u provided
i guess we should keep the 7.7 discussion in the proper forum before we get in trouble...lol
see u over there edan1979

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