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[Q] Can i edit build.prop to make phone think its a tablet?

I want to use the tablet version of Slingplayer on my Evo LTE instead of the phone version for higher resolution. I know this may not be possible anyway. But can i edit the build.prop to make my phone think its a Xoom or Transformer to maybe get this to work?
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It is possible to edit build.prop doing but just remember it comes with its own issues. The east way to do it its download ROM toolbox from the market and go to build.prop tweaks. Choose anything from 160-240. 160 its tablet size.

TheRomMistress said:
It is possible to edit build.prop doing but just remember it comes with its own issues. The east way to do it its download ROM toolbox from the market and go to build.prop tweaks. Choose anything from 160-240. 160 its tablet size.
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Thanks! Did the trick... Now what happens to the slingplayer app when I revert back to 320 density?
EDIT: App is still there and looks great!
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yes u can change the build prop. by just having a rooted phone,brain,and es file explorer easily available on gogle play.just go to /system/build prop. and choose es note editor and change the display density accirding to your needs

This is a fantastic idea
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PaulHBK said:
I want to use the tablet version of Slingplayer on my Evo LTE instead of the phone version for higher resolution. I know this may not be possible anyway. But can i edit the build.prop to make my phone think its a Xoom or Transformer to maybe get this to work?
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Type in ro.product.model=<name of a tablet in ''code name'', as Galaxy gio=GT-S5660>

aka.Thatgrass said:
Type in ro.product.model=<name of a tablet in ''code name'', as Galaxy gio=GT-S5660>
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The lcd density change worked...
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nooby dooby doo said:
yes u can change the build prop. by just having a rooted phone,brain,and es file explorer easily available on gogle play.just go to /system/build prop. and choose es note editor and change the display density accirding to your needs
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I am afraid it is a little more complicated then that....
If you do it manually, you have to make sure the right settings are set up on ES or Root Explorer. Here is a good guide for future reference.

LCD Density Modder in Samsung Galaxy R/Z

Hi guys I'm new in the forum. First of all I want to thank all the user that will read this thread and work to make the forum absolutelly awesome. With that said, I'll like to ask if someone can help me with the DPI of Galary R/Z, I'm afraid that the phone doesn't boot anymore.
Anyone can give me a guide or something like that? Thank you so much.
PD: Yes, I saw the Noob video but please show mercy I'm not a native english, but it doesn't matter doesn't it?
PD2:I don't know if I'll ask my dude here or ask at the developer but I decided here because it will be someone with the same dude. Sorry if I'm mistaken

Bear17 said:
Hi guys I'm new in the forum. First of all I want to thank all the user that will read this thread and work to make the forum absolutelly awesome. With that said, I'll like to ask if someone can help me with the DPI of Galary R/Z, I'm afraid that the phone doesn't boot anymore.
Anyone can give me a guide or something like that? Thank you so much.
PD: Yes, I saw the Noob video but please show mercy I'm not a native english, but it doesn't matter doesn't it?
PD2:I don't know if I'll ask my dude here or ask at the developer but I decided here because it will be someone with the same dude. Sorry if I'm mistaken
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Please make it clear buddy. .
What do you want. ...?
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Why u wanna change lcd density?
U can use rom toolbox or similar app to mod density, goto build.prop tweak here u can change value.
If u want u can change manually also. Open build.prop in text editor.
And change the value of.
Code:
ro.sf.lcd_density
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drarunmmc said:
Please make it clear buddy. .
What do you want. ...?
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I want to know which are the best DPI for the R, sorry for don't make it clear

Bear17 said:
I want to know which are the best DPI for the R, sorry for don't make it clear
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DPI 240 is best for Galaxy R i think, if you want to change it then you need to edit Build.prop file you can try with different densities ......
Go to Build.prop and serch for "ro.sf.lcd_density" and change the value what ever you want and save it....

Yes. .240 is default. .
But 230 will give more contents per page. .
Try 230..
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Bear17 said:
I want to know which are the best DPI for the R, sorry for don't make it clear
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240 DPI is the default pixel density and u can go till 160 to get tablet like feel.i.e., more contents per screen

selva.simple said:
240 DPI is the default pixel density and u can go till 160 to get tablet like feel.i.e., more contents per screen
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Thank you everyone, then if I change the DPI at 160 or 230 the phone still working properly even after boot it?

Bear17 said:
Thank you everyone, then if I change the DPI at 160 or 230 the phone still working properly even after boot it?
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Yes it will work. .
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Guys I have this software. when I select 160 temporary DPI it works but when I select it for permanent, it boot & stuck after Galaxy R logo.
Even my Boot logo wont work.
But yes when I edit in build.prop file it boots but wont go to menu..stuck at bootanimations but I m on cm10.1. wiped cache & dalvik cache then it boot well. One question in my mind why the software wont let it boot..??

Guys is 1280*720 Pixel is equal to
for LCD screens:
Display resolution (px×px) - 1280×720
Name - 720p
Pixel count (Mpx) - 0.92
Aspect ratio - 16:9
Screen size (in) - 13.3
Pixel pitch (µm) - 230
Resolution (px/in) - 110.4
My question is how can I set 1280*720p(in DPI) in my mobile for viewing...??
Is it DPI 230..??

Screen Density Changer

Hello, all,
I tried looking for this thread, but couldn't find one that's active and working.
Does anyone know any good app/method for screen density changer for S3? (instead of installing a rom that has the option)
I tried one from the market, but didn't do anything.
I tried changing build.prop, but had to restore because it wouldn't boot.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance.

kimsj756 said:
Hello, all,
I tried looking for this thread, but couldn't find one that's active and working.
Does anyone know any good app/method for screen density changer for S3? (instead of installing a rom that has the option)
I tried one from the market, but didn't do anything.
I tried changing build.prop, but had to restore because it wouldn't boot.
Any idea?
Thanks in advance.
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What did you change in the build.prop? I manually change it all the time and never have any issues. What did you change it to?
Also rom toolbox is amazing for tweaking roms and it allows you to mod build.prop.
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Thanks for the reply.
I think I changed where it says ro something density and it was around 300? Which I changed to 240 and it didn't work.
I will try the toolbox.
Thanks!
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Relentless D said:
What did you change in the build.prop? I manually change it all the time and never have any issues. What did you change it to?
Also rom toolbox is amazing for tweaking roms and it allows you to mod build.prop.
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Just used the toolbox, and it worked perfectly.
Thank you so much.

Not to hijack your thread, but what exactly is changing the screen density? Does it help with something?
Thanks

josh995 said:
Not to hijack your thread, but what exactly is changing the screen density? Does it help with something?
Thanks
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It's just changes the size of everything really. But if you put it low enough you can enable tablet mode on some apps. I personally like tablet mode
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Almost perfect way to Set dpi on Note 3.(Root)

So I was looking into a way to change the dpi of my n9000. I loved PacMan rom for mt Xperia Z. I used to use a tablet UI with 200 dpi and I liked it. When I tried build.prop editors. Nothint changed.
So I did the following. Its very simple. But it did the job.
Download Xposed Installer
Install the framework.
Go to modules.
Download App Settings.
Activate it from Xposed.
Then open App Settings. Grant Root permissions.
Search for Android Ui
Change the dpi to what ever suits you. Am using 340. Works like a charm for me.
I took the extra efforts of chaning the dpi for settings. Browser. Whatsapp. BBM. And a few more apps according to my use. It worked.
WARNING : Do Not change the Android System dpi. It makes the keyboard horribly large.
After you change the dpi to something smaller than stock. There will be a little space between the status bar and the app.
Touchwiz does not look well in the less dpi. I recommend some other launcher which supports custom rows and columns. I use Nova Prime.
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I changed it in build.prob and everything is just great
Gesendet von meinem Note 3

Didnt work for me. I will try again.
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bhupendrafire said:
Didnt work for me. I will try again.
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What did you use to edit the build prop, I've been told using the that method ever since a Knox safe root was available.
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RavenY2K3 said:
What did you use to edit the build prop, I've been told using the that method ever since a Knox safe root was available.
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Tried Both. A build prop editor from play store by jimmy.
And also tried manually using es file explorer. None worked.
Any help ?
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bhupendrafire said:
Tried Both. A build prop editor from play store by jimmy.
And also tried manually using es file explorer. None worked.
Any help ?
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I changed it in rom toolbox. Build prop editor. Search density and change dpi.
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How do we enable tablet mode on this phone
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How much dpi are you using ?

Im very interested in rooting and then changing dpi but when i tried changing build prop with my old S3 it went into boot loop and i had to do an emergency recovery.
Anyways could someone upload som screenshots of lesser dpi settings on note 3, would be nice to see if its worth the hazzle.

kamis1333 said:
How much dpi are you using ?
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Am using 340. Does the job for me. Use rom toolbox to change it
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I have a problem with setting the dpi of the samsung phone app with this app, everything else works fine. I set the dpi first by editing the build prop but the dialer did not like it so i tried to set it back to original dpi but it wont respond to any changes, only option is to revert the build prop.

Use solid explorer or root explorers and change the LCD density in build prop. I am using 350 at the moment and it's been good... I then use the xposed module app settings to change the Samsung apps like phone and calculator back to 480 so they don't look ridiculous all bunched up in the corner of the screen.. worked a treat on every rom I use.. do it on kitkat roms on my nexus 4 and s4 with no dramas as well until a PA type rom comes out

joshndroid said:
Use solid explorer or root explorers and change the LCD density in build prop. I am using 350 at the moment and it's been good... I then use the xposed module app settings to change the Samsung apps like phone and calculator back to 480 so they don't look ridiculous all bunched up in the corner of the screen.. worked a treat on every rom I use.. do it on kitkat roms on my nexus 4 and s4 with no dramas as well until a PA type rom comes out
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This is how i did it, sorry for my previous confusing post. Problem is, the phone app does not respond to any of the changes, the xposed app works fine on chrome etc. though.

kga92 said:
This is how i did it, sorry for my previous confusing post. Problem is, the phone app does not respond to any of the changes, the xposed app works fine on chrome etc. though.
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change the dpi of secContacs.apk not secPhone.apk

Upstreammiami said:
How do we enable tablet mode on this phone
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We don't have tablet mode on the Note 3 ... first thing I tried to do with a bunch of different dpi settings and it's a no go.

b00mb00mchuck said:
We don't have tablet mode on the Note 3 ... first thing I tried to do with a bunch of different dpi settings and it's a no go.
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tablet mode has been removed from base android since 4.2 or 4.3 (i cant recall which one right now).
when you see it in a rom it is the re-addition in xml layout files to enable the 'tablet' mode again
^^^ read this in another thread
i wouldn't mind giving tablet mode a go again myself on such a large device when we see some AOSP love that will enable it again:good:

[Q] [Search] NavBar dpi modification for Android L (LPV81C)

Can please someone make a Dpi mod for The Nexus 5 with the Android L preview (LPV81C) ?
Thanks

Can't u just modify the build.prop and change the LCD density?
FYI & for future reference, if you have to put a [Q] in your title, it probably goes in Q&A

I dont know how to do this
Oh Thanks for the info.
Edit:
Found a way to do this. But its not really what i wanted, i just want du change the NavBar Height.
Is there a way to du this?
(Sorry for my Bad English)
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I search something like this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528433
But for Android L
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did you figure out how to change the on screen button size?

If you have root then download texdroider_DPI from the playstore and set your preffered DPI in there....reboot...done! However if your running custom rom and the dev pushes a update out then it'll set to default dpi

sean_seddon said:
If you have root then download texdroider_DPI from the playstore and set your preffered DPI in there....reboot...done! However if your running custom rom and the dev pushes a update out then it'll set to default dpi
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Has anyone been able to change it... Using texdroider_DPI set at 290