So our device is 480x800, but with ADWex you obviously lose some space.
Does anyone know what the usable area is? So if I were to have a 10x10 grid, what would the dimensions of one cell be?
Devide 480 x 800 by 10 I guess.... Although it should not matter. I have used adw Ex @ 10x10 for a long time and never noticed real estate loss. If anything it gives more room.
It's not so much about what's lost, but I'm trying to figure out each cell size to aide in widget design. It's not simply dividing by ten, tried that, can't seem to figure out what it it's tho.
Curh said:
So our device is 480x800, but with ADWex you obviously lose some space.
Does anyone know what the usable area is? So if I were to have a 10x10 grid, what would the dimensions of one cell be?
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Not sure if this answers your question, but I reduced my pixel density to 210 (from the default 240) and have ADW set at 5x7.
The Sky ICS 4.2D-9 thread has info about using ROM Toolbox to change pixel density and then using LCD Modder Pro to fix the market so you still see all apps.
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Not sure if this answers your question, but I reduced my pixel density to 210 (from the default 240) and have ADW set at 5x7.
The Sky ICS 4.2D-9 thread has info about using ROM Toolbox to change pixel density and then using LCD Modder Pro to fix the market so you still see all apps.
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If you don't want to buy the LCD modder pro (I did ) there's a thread here where I guy did the exact thing that app does! Also he says the newest version of the market doesn't have compatibility issues!
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smalis said:
Not sure if this answers your question, but I reduced my pixel density to 210 (from the default 240) and have ADW set at 5x7.
The Sky ICS 4.2D-9 thread has info about using ROM Toolbox to change pixel density and then using LCD Modder Pro to fix the market so you still see all apps.
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If you don't want to buy the LCD modder pro (I did ) there's a thread here where I guy did the exact thing that app does! Also he says the newest version of the market doesn't have compatibility issues!
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So I recently got the LCD density changing aapplication from the market and love it.
I have always been a fan of larger screens but the hardware on the Nexus 1 (led scroll ball and light) keeps me grounded.
Anyway after using the app and moving it down to 220, I'm getting the same resolution overall as I did with the Atrix and love it.
Although the screen size isn't as big, I'm seeing more information than I do with my Captivate that has the same 480 by 800 resolution and a larger, 4 inch screen.
Just sharing my thoughts.
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any problem with some apps or games? I used it before and some apps and games won't show up in full screen no more so i switch back to default and uninstall the app.
I've been using this app for some time now and I have no problems with apps so far.
I don't have any problems with applications; I don't play games on this phone so I can't comment on that though.
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Never heard of this until just now. VERY VERY awesome.
What are the "optimal" settings you guys are using? I set mine to 220 and I did notice a difference (especially my home screen).
Sounds intersting! Any noticable impact on battery or memory?
You can definitely notice a difference, it kinda reminds me of the HD Sense roms. It also fixed some issues I was having with LauncherPro & some widgets when in portrait.
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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).
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I am going to permenantly use 210 on my Nexus 1; I can ssee a whwhole lot more along with thee keyboard still being comfortable to type on.
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galaxys said:
Sounds intersting! Any noticable impact on battery or memory?
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Well I'm not one to graph precise plots of my battery usage but I can get a whole day out of my phone and I constantly use it.
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I'm searching in the Market for this app and the only one that I can come up with is "LCD Density Changer" by Beansoft. Is this the app that everyone is using? $1.04?
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I'm searching in the Market for this app and the only one that I can come up with is "LCD Density Changer" by Beansoft. Is this the app that everyone is using? $1.04?
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I use the one that has an icon of a LCD with two arrows coming out of it, has the same name but I don't remember if I spent money on it.
Same as the one you're talking about I think, has the same name.
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Ya it's too bad it's not the same application anymore. This application doesn't have 2 arrows coming out of the LCD icon. In addition, the screen density resets itself back after every reboot.
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Ya it's too bad it's not the same application anymore. This application doesn't have 2 arrows coming out of the LCD icon. In addition, the screen density resets itself back after every reboot.
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Yea I don't like resetting it, however I never voluntarily turn the phone off and when I do have to reset, it only takes 20 or so seconds.
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I'm using this app till one month now without any problem on my DHD with CM7.
I play Angry birds, dillo hills, Go Launcher ...
It's exact name is "LCDDensity for Root" made by Elviss Kustans.
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
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You can set it permanently by editing the build.pro. Change the ro.sf.lcd_desity line to whatever you like.
I recommend 180 for N1s
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180??? I personally use 200...maybe i'll try 180 to see how it looks!
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.
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If you want to make your density setting your system default, just go into the setting. If you edit the build.prop, then you'll have to do that every time you flash a new rom. I'm sure most of us flash junkie's use titanium back, so that way when you restore your apps that setting will be saved also.
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So, umm, sorry to inform you, but the "save as system default" setting writes to the build.prop
Coming from the epic touch forum. Switched to skyrocket yesterday. How many people adjust there screen density to a lower amount to make stuff smaller more like the galaxy nexus screens. Currently im at 160 and think it looks good. Just curious if anyone else is dropping it?
I change mine 192. I found that to be the best for reading and using gingerbread keyboard. I've noticed Swype and the Samsung keyboard resize well at 160. what keyboard do you use?
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Im running Quiz's Rom that has the Ice Cream Keyboard and it seems to resize really well too.
Theres no point to changing your LCD density because if you do nothing in the market will work for you.
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Actually a few density apps do it in a manner that does not affect the market.
Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428398
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Theres no point to changing your LCD density because if you do nothing in the market will work for you.
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specter07 said:
Theres no point to changing your LCD density because if you do nothing in the market will work for you.
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Actually that's not true... While I don't know of any LCD density apps that don't affect the market, there is a workaround that seems to work pretty well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21899025#post21899025
Just follow the instructions and hopefully it will work for you too... I've updated my programs and installed a few that weren't letting me before... Soo happy I don't have to reset my LCD settings everytime I want to update an app or install something new...lol
That's bs I use LCD density and I'm using 720p settings...I download any and everything no problem. Some apps won't display correctly but most do. I am using latest skyicecream rom and go launcher with all Widgets. Fixes little issues with displaying apps. Man I thought it just resized things to appear at different resolution but after trying YouTube videos like big buck bunny in HD at 720p density it is like night and day clarity...I mean you have to see to believe....download LCD density and watch big buck bunny normal then change density to 720p....go back to YouTube app and watch it again...your jaw will drop I promise....
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designfears said:
I change mine 192. I found that to be the best for reading and using gingerbread keyboard. I've noticed Swype and the Samsung keyboard resize well at 160. what keyboard do you use?
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190 is my sweet spot, haven't had issue with market yet as with other settings. Agreed, text looks good 190-100
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That's bs I use LCD density and I'm using 720p settings...I download any and everything no problem. Some apps won't display correctly but most do. I am using latest skyicecream rom and go launcher with all Widgets. Fixes little issues with displaying apps. Man I thought it just resized things to appear at different resolution but after trying YouTube videos like big buck bunny in HD at 720p density it is like night and day clarity...I mean you have to see to believe....download LCD density and watch big buck bunny normal then change density to 720p....go back to YouTube app and watch it again...your jaw will drop I promise....
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That's very nice for you but there are a lot of people that can't install things from the market when changing their screen density... I had quite a few apps say my phone wasn't compatible while the density was changed and were fine after I changed my settings from the post I linked to...
I've searched threads, and across Google and most all point to the same result. I'm trying to shrink the font size on Gingerbread. I switched back from ICS due to the battery issues I was having and ICS let me adjust font size without problems.
Modifying the density with the root programs made my market screw up and throw me the error " This app is incompatible with your device". Changing density back fixed the issue. Is there another setting I can add to build.prop that can adjust font size? Has anyone had any luck changing font size without changing screen density?
Spare parts will let you change font size.
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Spare parts will let you change font size.
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Thanks, The pro version or regular? Regular only seems to work on the spare parts screen and nothing else. I remember that app working for me when I had my epic, strange.
Not sure really. I only have used the one included with roms which I'd assume is not the pro version. Did you reboot after changing it? I haven't changed it in a while because I found the default font size was good enough for me. If that isn't working I'm not sure if there's any other app. Perhaps you could use rom toolbox to change fonts and get something closer to what you desire.
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Coming from the Captivate, I was shocked at how unnecessarily large everything was rendered on such a large screen. I guess that's what comes with having the same resolution but a much larger screen. To me, it is unlivable and I really have to lessen the the DPI--but to what?
So, what are everyone's favorite DPI settings and why? (Preferably with screenshots)
EDIT: I forgot to add the poll! Agh
240 (HDPI - default)
210
205
200
195
190
185
180 (3/4 HDPI)
170
160 (MDPI)
200 set with ROM toolbox
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ICS, 200dpi
Hello.
I tried several configurations, I am at 200 dpi currently and I feel it is ok
160 is very nice as well, but the keyboard gets too small and it is hard with my big fingers to work with it.
Just try one after another, use it for 1 or 2 days and you will discover the best for you. Start with a Big one, about 240 and then go down.
Please know that using the calculator, phone dialer or stock samsung email with different DPI configurations is a mess!!!! You should find the AOSP versions of email other apps, and try the different versions of dialers so you use the full screen after you change the dpi setting.
Also, consider TouchWiz is bad out of the box, changing the DPI makes it worst.
Use a custom launcher to get rid of that.
Saw a Galaxy Note today, and I think TouchWiz is good on it, but not in the Skyrocket.
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Coming from the Captivate, I was shocked at how unnecessarily large everything was rendered on such a large screen. I guess that's what comes with having the same resolution but a much larger screen. To me, it is unlivable and I really have to lessen the the DPI--but to what?
So, what are everyone's favorite DPI settings and why? (Preferably with screenshots)
EDIT: I forgot to add the poll! Agh
240 (HDPI - default)
210
205
200
195
190
185
180 (3/4 HDPI)
170
160 (MDPI)
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Using 200 myself. Yup as the previous poster mentioned, the Samsung bundled apps have the margins set. need to find time to remove them, shouldn't be hard..Otherwise after playing around that's what I have settled in..
160 here for 720p!
download another keyboard if the default one is too small. i use slideit =)
i also use adw ex as my launcher and use exdialer as my dialer.
160 dpi with SwiftKey beta, the keys turn out absolutely perfect. On regular SwiftKey, I changed the heights to large and everything was good then.
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180. screen real estate but can still read all text without zooming in
I've settled with my S2 4G (aussie model) to run at 190 DPI. Went back to 240 after a few days and wow, way to big.
I'm using Go launcher to fix the display issues on the home screen. Looks really good when icons set to display 6 down and 5 accross.
Will post screen shot shortly.
206. This is the natural DPI for the phone. If you measure the screen size (the 4.5 inches) and divide the area of the screen by the pixels you will get that value.
See the phone profile on gsmarena.com for more details. Basically it is what I think it should ship with rather than the 240 or really tiny 160.
I use nitrality to change my DPI. It will only let me go down to 182. Won't let me choose 206.
What other apps will allow me to change the DPI settings?
190 feels perfect to me. It's big enough that I can still see everything, yet gives so much more screen real estate
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190 feels perfect to me. It's big enough that I can still see everything, yet gives so much more screen real estate
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I use 220 (I am in my 50's so it works best for me )
Rom Toolbox lets you set any dpi.
Two questions:
1) I am new to the Skyrocket; on my previous phone (Atrix) when you changed launchers you had to clear out the homescreen to save memory. Do you have to do this also on TW?
2) How can I install the no background google search bar like you have?
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I use 220 (I am in my 50's so it works best for me )
Rom Toolbox lets you set any dpi.
Two questions:
1) I am new to the Skyrocket; on my previous phone (Atrix) when you changed launchers you had to clear out the homescreen to save memory. Do you have to do this also on TW?
2) How can I install the no background google search bar like you have?
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1) I haven't had to do that on mine.
2) It either came with the Trebuchet Launcher that I'm using or it came with the rom (NexusMod Beta 3)
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190 feels perfect to me. It's big enough that I can still see everything, yet gives so much more screen real estate
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What did you use to remove the battery icon?
200 for me as well. How do you change out to AOSP Email ? I'm using K9 now but I would prefer to use the default email client
floppy__ said:
What did you use to remove the battery icon?
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I modded my SystemUI.apk. I uploaded it in the NexusMod thread, so you can find it over there. It only works with NexusMod ICS though
Stock because I don't like market problems.
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Stock because I don't like market problems.
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Use lcd modder products fix for market. And rom toolbox for lcd adjust if you are on a ics rom.
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I was at 200 but went back to 220. May try that 204 suggestion soon but I enjoy 220 as of now. Easy to read when I just glance at my phone.
I'm using swiftkey and it seems I always miss keys unfortunately. Not sure if this is from the lcd adjust.
Also using exdialer.
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Use lcd modder products fix for market. And rom toolbox for lcd adjust if you are on a ics rom.
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It never worked for me.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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