So has anyone changed the dpi on our phone? I've changed it to 240 using Rom Toolbox but my phone apk is displayed incorrectly (obviously) and for some reason I couldn't change it back to normal. The highest in could set it to was 280. Just want others opinions on their favorite dpi, methods of changing it, tips and tricks and other problems they've had.
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RCOVA said:
So has anyone changed the dpi on our phone? I've changed it to 240 using Rom Toolbox but my phone apk is displayed incorrectly (obviously) and for some reason I couldn't change it back to normal. The highest in could set it to was 280. Just want others opinions on their favorite dpi, methods of changing it, tips and tricks and other problems they've had.
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Root Explorer to manually edit the build.prop or LCD Density Modder (I have the Pro version to take care of any Play Store incompatibilities) both work well on stock/stock-based TouchWiz ROMs or AOSP-based ROMs.
You can use a third-party dialer from the Play Store if the stock dialer bugs you at different densities.
Anything below 240, IIRC, won't work on a TW ROM.
I am currently running AOKP on my GSIII and set the density at 180 so I can enjoy Tablet Mode. I love it, and we have a great big screen that can really take advantage of it.
Ooohhhh. Does your phone apk look alright on AOKP? I had AOKP on my E4GT but I'm too scared to flash it on this phone. Lol
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Ooohhhh. Does your phone apk look alright on AOKP? I had AOKP on my E4GT but I'm too scared to flash it on this phone. Lol
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Yeah it looks great. All I ran on my GNex was AOKP and so far it is the same for my GSIII.
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I been using 192 with some app on the market but it was too small on that density. Then i tried 240 and it was to big.
So, whats the best density to choose.
And after that market kept saying in the updates that its not compatible with my device..
Its the density has todo with that??
240 is the regular screen size I believe.
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you believe correctly, it is 240
Edit: forgot to mention to try 220 if 240 is to big. Everything works if someone knows certain apps that wont update, please tell.
Ok yall i would try that.
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Tell me what you think. I just switched to 220 to see how it is also. Don't really mess around with it much but I think im going to keep it this way.
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I iust change it to 220. It looks like the same density as 240.
Have tried any other?
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I tried manually, some apps just don't
work.
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I think i would stick to 210, it seems that between default and high ..
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chipis said:
I iust change it to 220. It looks like the same density as 240.
Have tried any other?
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Are u sure it didn't change anything? It looks completely different for me. How did u switch density,app or build prob? I used build prob.
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you are better off keeping the density at 240. When you change it, the market will not let you download certain apps because it changes the screen resolution to a tablet type res. It is a bug with the market.
chipis said:
I been using 192 with some app on the market but it was too small on that density. Then i tried 240 and it was to big.
So, whats the best density to choose.
And after that market kept saying in the updates that its not compatible with my device..
Its the density has todo with that??
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Go to 200. There's an app called font changer that also allows you to conveniently change the screen density, it's what I use.
Dvicens said:
you are better off keeping the density at 240. When you change it, the market will not let you download certain apps because it changes the screen resolution to a tablet type res. It is a bug with the market.
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Yea, you are rigth market it stoping for apps.. updates.
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chipis said:
Yea, you are rigth market it stoping for apps.. updates.
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I had my density at 215 for a while and last month i tried redownloading facebook and a few other apps and it said not compatible with device. It is quite annoying, google responded to users complaining about the issue and they basically said that we shouldnt be altering our phones. Oh well....
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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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 searched around and there was an old thread about this but the actual poll wasn't made. So here it is again, and please comment about the method that you used.
I've used the Stock tool in AOKP's ROM, but I'm experiencing Market Compatibility Issues so I may buy LCD Density Modder Pro.
Edit: 50 views, and 1 person voted (me). Come on guys. Or are all of you on 190.
Mine is 190 (not on the poll) as cm9 is weird with 180.
tjsooley said:
Mine is 190 (not on the poll) as cm9 is weird with 180.
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What method, and are you experiencing any market issues?
edit: apologies for the value not being present.
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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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greekunit690 said:
Using 190 as well. Changed from rom toolbox, no market issues because I downloaded the edited apk but my dialer is smaller than the screen so I'm searching for an edited apk for that now.
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I'm on AOKP and 180 worked fine on the dialer (the actual app crashes on an incoming call, but still it looked good @ 180). What should I google to find the edited market apk? Is it density specific (i.e Market w/ 240dpi spoof)? Sorry, I don't really know the nuances of my phone yet.
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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
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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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Im usually pretty good about figuring these things out for myself, but I've hit a dead end on this one. Im trying to find out how to modify the current touchwiz for 4.1.2 or 4.2 for use with 160dpi. Ive found some older versions but none of them will work with JB. Does anyone have one modified for JB or can they point me to instructions how to do so?
This is the third or fourth time I'm seeing someone say touhwiz 4.2...where are you guys finding this?!
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As far as I can tell, dpi changes never play well with touchwiz.
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greekunit690 said:
This is the third or fourth time I'm seeing someone say touhwiz 4.2...where are you guys finding this?!
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He found a leaked s4 in the wild.
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Maybe u can try this....
https://www.dropbox.com/s/e43ekbaenmpqc3l/Launcher2.apk
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You can change dpi settings then use xposed app to set touch wiz stuff to 240 so that everything will run correctly. Browser will also force close if not at 240
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For anyone who has used this app in the past, it works now woth our s4's! As for anyone not familiar with what it does, it changes the pixel density of each app so you can run your phone at a lower density (im using 360 and loving it) while keeping, for example, tw apps which require stock dpi at 480 (stock)
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For anyone who has used this app in the passed, it works now woth our s4's! As for anyone not familiar with what it does, it changes the pixel density of each app so you can run your phone at a lower density (im using 360 and loving it) while keeping, for example, tw apps which require stock dpi at 480 (stock)
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App settings does that, it can also force rotations and revoke permissions.
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App settings does that, it can also force rotations and revoke permissions.
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I meant that I was just thinking of what it did as I was typing it....op corrected
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