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This is probably more of a general Android question and one that I've never been able to fully fix on any of my Android devices. When I change the dpi (currently on my RAZR HD VZW) it breaks several Play Store apps. Sometimes I can't download new apps because it will say "your device is not compatible..." and I can't even get updates to current apps I have installed. As soon as I change back to the default dpi and reboot, everything works perfectly. Is there a way around this when changing the dpi on an Android device?
Thanks,
caseym
caseym said:
This is probably more of a general Android question and one that I've never been able to fully fix on any of my Android devices. When I change the dpi (currently on my RAZR HD VZW) it breaks several Play Store apps. Sometimes I can't download new apps because it will say "your device is not compatible..." and I can't even get updates to current apps I have installed. As soon as I change back to the default dpi and reboot, everything works perfectly. Is there a way around this when changing the dpi on an Android device?
Thanks,
caseym
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Hi, where do you change it? Are you having a custom rom? basically you should fix the permissions, then all should be ok (on my HTC this was possible through the CodefireX settings, or an apk I used before being LCD modder); on stock I haven't seen these possibilities....
flying_dutchman said:
Hi, where do you change it? Are you having a custom rom? basically you should fix the permissions, then all should be ok (on my HTC this was possible through the CodefireX settings, or an apk I used before being LCD modder); on stock I haven't seen these possibilities....
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I just use Root Explorer, go into /system and open build.prop in Text Editor, change the line for lcd density, save & exit, reboot. It works and has always worked on all my devices, but like I said, it always breaks market apps.
caseym said:
I just use Root Explorer, go into /system and open build.prop in Text Editor, change the line for lcd density, save & exit, reboot. It works and has always worked on all my devices, but like I said, it always breaks market apps.
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right, do know (simply because I lost my root), but doesn't CMW have a "fix persmissions"? (coming back to my HTC I had 4ext & had this function) - basically when you fix the permissions all should be ok. remains the question now here where can you do it... (sorry, not that kind of a pro...)
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right, do know (simply because I lost my root), but doesn't CMW have a "fix persmissions"? (coming back to my HTC I had 4ext & had this function) - basically when you fix the permissions all should be ok. remains the question now here where can you do it... (sorry, not that kind of a pro...)
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Exactly! How do we do this now since we don't have CWM???
You can change the dpi of the Razr HD to 240 without breaking anything. Default is 320. And, if you use an alternative launcher, you can also set it to 200. I modified a script to allow the change easily... you can read about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002914
It's primarily designed for lapdock usage, but if you wish to just change your dpi for visual reasons, it'll work as well.
EdwardN said:
You can change the dpi of the Razr HD to 240 without breaking anything. Default is 320. And, if you use an alternative launcher, you can also set it to 200. I modified a script to allow the change easily... you can read about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002914
It's primarily designed for lapdock usage, but if you wish to just change your dpi for visual reasons, it'll work as well.
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OK thanks a lot for that. 240 is a little too small for me, especially since it doesn't change it to tablet mode (like my GNex did when you set it below 260). Is there any way to enable tablet mode? Like Paranoid Android look?
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caseym said:
OK thanks a lot for that. 240 is a little too small for me, especially since it doesn't change it to tablet mode (like my GNex did when you set it below 260). Is there any way to enable tablet mode? Like Paranoid Android look?
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Using a custom launcher and setting to 200 dpi does change to a tablet mode, sort of. Make sure you pick a launcher that has tablet functionality too. Apex launcher supports 200dpi and has tablet functionality, for example. I haven't tried higher dpi with Apex but you just have to play with it.
hi, sorry if i am a begginer, but i have few questions: (i have cm10.1 on galaxy tab 2 10.1 - p5110)
1. i have to periodically update gapps (to flash them), or they update from play store?
2. i understand that cm is deodexed, the apps installed from store will be odexed? i will have both odexed & deoexed apps?
3. cm for my device is created specially for it, with the right drivers?
(because sound seems a little low and luminosity the same, compared to stock)
4. is there a possibility to have softkeys in left of screen?
5. it seems to me that the resolution is different than stock? because the screen looks a little bit condensed...
6. i can, for example, to disable apolo and install stock player?
7. how about the dialer, i have wifi version and it's missing, i want it for those service codes (imei, service menu, etc..)
8. how can i make my own flashable apps package? to not install them one by one from store. i have to deoex them?
9. how about wallpapers, they appear zoomed on homescreen ...
10. where i can learn how cm works, about deoex and all those things? on their site are not much things explained for begginers
Thank you for understanding
no one?
geo741 said:
hi, sorry if i am a begginer, but i have few questions: (i have cm10.1 on galaxy tab 2 10.1 - p5110)
1. i have to periodically update gapps (to flash them), or they update from play store?
2. i understand that cm is deodexed, the apps installed from store will be odexed? i will have both odexed & deoexed apps?
3. cm for my device is created specially for it, with the right drivers?
(because sound seems a little low and luminosity the same, compared to stock)
4. is there a possibility to have softkeys in left of screen?
5. it seems to me that the resolution is different than stock? because the screen looks a little bit condensed...
6. i can, for example, to disable apolo and install stock player?
7. how about the dialer, i have wifi version and it's missing, i want it for those service codes (imei, service menu, etc..)
8. how can i make my own flashable apps package? to not install them one by one from store. i have to deoex them?
9. how about wallpapers, they appear zoomed on homescreen ...
10. where i can learn how cm works, about deoex and all those things? on their site are not much things explained for begginers
Thank you for understanding
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do not post twice! just wait someone will read it!
anyway i will try and help you.
1) no they update via play store if update is present.
2)all your apps are deodexed now.
3)yes it is, but kernel is different and so are drivers because it is compiled from source and not by modding samsung rom. so it differs in few aspect, but it will become better and better with the developing. nightlies are not the top notch version of any rom, just wait!
4)that i do not know hope some dev will answer you.
5)it could be due to different kernel and gpu drivers. like said before wait for RC and stable version to see good things in that aspect.
6)you can do that. but i suggest not to remove apollo, just install the music player that you want and set it as default player so you do not mess with system files.
7)wifi verion=nodialer! if there is a mod for that search or ask a dev to do it for you or study and do it yourself!(for the study thing read down)
8)long thing to do, just patiently wait them to install from play OR install titanium back up, do a back up of the app you want, then you just need to install titanium back up and restore those app from there!
9)don't know what you mean. sorry post screenshot!
10) to learn everything you need check in xda forum under android general! AND go to XDA-UNIVERSITY and learn what you need!
11) NOT ASKED BUT REQUIRED: IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT BUY A BEER TO ANY DEV THAT HELPS YOU OUT IN SOMETHING OR THAT GIVE YOU SOMETHING USEFUL!!!
i'm not a dev so just give me a thx and i'm happy
enjoy!
9. Use quickpic
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dagothe9 said:
do not post twice! just wait someone will read it!
anyway i will try and help you.
1) no they update via play store if update is present.
2)all your apps are deodexed now.
3)yes it is, but kernel is different and so are drivers because it is compiled from source and not by modding samsung rom. so it differs in few aspect, but it will become better and better with the developing. nightlies are not the top notch version of any rom, just wait!
4)that i do not know hope some dev will answer you.
5)it could be due to different kernel and gpu drivers. like said before wait for RC and stable version to see good things in that aspect.
6)you can do that. but i suggest not to remove apollo, just install the music player that you want and set it as default player so you do not mess with system files.
7)wifi verion=nodialer! if there is a mod for that search or ask a dev to do it for you or study and do it yourself!(for the study thing read down)
8)long thing to do, just patiently wait them to install from play OR install titanium back up, do a back up of the app you want, then you just need to install titanium back up and restore those app from there!
9)don't know what you mean. sorry post screenshot!
10) to learn everything you need check in xda forum under android general! AND go to XDA-UNIVERSITY and learn what you need!
11) NOT ASKED BUT REQUIRED: IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT BUY A BEER TO ANY DEV THAT HELPS YOU OUT IN SOMETHING OR THAT GIVE YOU SOMETHING USEFUL!!!
i'm not a dev so just give me a thx and i'm happy
enjoy!
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Thank you !
At 9, the problem is when i set the wallpaper, it is set directly, without to open croping tool first, and in landscape mode, it appears zoomed in.
And, at settings----apps--all i see many apps, like google ears, dialer apk's, but i dont find them to use them.
geo741 said:
Thank you !
At 9, the problem is when i set the wallpaper, it is set directly, without to open croping tool first, and in landscape mode, it appears zoomed in.
And, at settings----apps--all i see many apps, like google ears, dialer apk's, but i dont find them to use them.
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Ok for the wp problem check some app.. i do not know how to fix that sorry.
For the second one, well dialer apk is the one for the phone dialer you do not need to find it directly, the same goes for a lot of other apps. For anyone those search Google or xda to discover what they are and why they are there
I use quickpic and still have the same problem with wallpaper. i'm hoping there is a better answer but the way i got wallpaper to fit is by extending the border.. exp wallpaper has black background and is 100x100 create picture thats 200x200 paint it black then c&p your wallpaper and center it.
complicated? thats what i'm saying lol. again i'm sure theres a simpler way.. and no ... just resizing the wallpaper so its smaller wont work
Hey,
Just wondering which current ROMs have the option to change the stock DPI? I've gotten so used to 160 that anything else seems absolutely gigantic. I know that the Paranoid Android and PACMAN ROMs both have the option to change the DPI. Which other ROMs give you this flexibility that you know of?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your input.
-T
tonyfiore75 said:
Hey,
Just wondering which current ROMs have the option to change the stock DPI? I've gotten so used to 160 that anything else seems absolutely gigantic. I know that the Paranoid Android and PACMAN ROMs both have the option to change the DPI. Which other ROMs give you this flexibility that you know of?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your input.
-T
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Many of them do, if not all support DPI changes. Done require a little more effort than others to make it work properly. Go into the thread for a Rom . search DPI, you'll see plenty of posts on how to change the DPI and make it work properly. You're going to have to do your research to find the ROM you like with the DPI flexibility you want.
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ctalcant said:
Many of them do, if not all support DPI changes. Done require a little more effort than others to make it work properly. Go into the thread for a Rom . search DPI, you'll see plenty of posts on how to change the DPI and make it work properly. You're going to have to do your research to find the ROM you like with the DPI flexibility you want.
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Do most of them come with the ability to change the DPI or is it something (like an app) that gives you the ability to do this? I know that with the two ROMs I mentioned I used "Paranoid Settings" in order to do this.
some have features built-in to handle dpi changes. others will need an app to take care of it. i know a few use Xposed built-in (embryo/jellybam) and others need an app to take care of it. in many of the roms, there have been discussions around dpi changes and getting them to work without borking other aspects of the phone.
the xposed framework with DPI plugin, and pananoid android/pacman based ROMs are the only way to change DPI on a PER APP level.
Any rom, stock or otherwise can change DPI as long as its rooted. use a build.prop editor and change the LCD.density value. Google this "build.prop lcd. density DPI" and you'll get exact instructions
hello guys. i dont have computer, but i want to share with you a very good application.
if you are bored of playing modern combat 4 or 3 on 20-40fps - here is a solution how to improve performance having the same quality on galaxy S4 ROOTED ONLY and make it work on 60fps very good for multiplayer playing.
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choose your android version (depends on android version, so if you downloaded wrong version, it just won't work.)
Android 4.3 (and i guess later.. ): and it's called "resolution changer".
Android 4.2.2 or earlier: it's called "Display scaller free".
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KNOWN ISSUES.
0. As I said - you must be rooted!
1.1 Stop saying "just open terminal and..." okay - try. Get on-screen keyboard force close error, get mad, do restore or flash firmware again if you think that terminal is better way to chose resolution Than come back here and say "well - forget terminal, guys!".
1.2 So, you have mistake with keyboard? good :> but.... mabye do you have the same problem with default launcher? I use "smart launcher" - the best, the fastest, the most comfortable launcher for android ever. +no bugs/glitches.
2. If you want to play "black ops zombies" on galaxy S4 - 16:9 resolutions/720x1280 <--- this will fix screen issues in this game
3. will be soon i don't forget this thread, i just wanna make it useful
Or an easier way to do this is just go in to terminal and enter:
su
am display-size 720x1280
(You can put any resolution into the command)
Touchwiz and some stock apps will mess up a bit so it's better using a custom launcher like Nova
Android 4.2 or lower only, command doesn't work in 4.3 as well as this app I'm guessing
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erikasnoske said:
Ammm.. I hope you will understand, but ama not developer or programmer yet (but i hope i will be) so i dont know any terminal emulator commands or any coding
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He just gave you the necessary codes to use on Terminal Emulator. That's all you need to do.
You must have root as well or else it won't work.
erikasnoske said:
hello guys. i dont have computer, but i want to share with you a very good application.
if you are bored of playing modern combat 4 or 3 on 20-40fps - here is a solution how to improve performance having the same quality on galaxy S4 ROOTED ONLY and make it work on 60fps very good for multiplayer playing.
the app named "Display Scaler free" - search on google play.
as i said - i dont have computer right now, so i cant upload links and pictures - mabye i am too stupid for this, and also it takes a lot of time
after you got this free application, open it, PHONES --> 16:9 resoliutions --> 576x1024...
you will get small resoliution. DO NOT EXPERIMENT WITH VERY SMALL RESOLIUTIONS, BETTER MAKE A BACKUP BEFORE.
Press thanks if you enjoy games with 60fps
(P.S. setting on 720x1280 will fix black ops zombies screen problems )
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I have just tried a search for "Display Scaler free" on Google Play but it doesn't find it. All the apps it finds are completely irrelevant.
Search for resolution changer lite
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Hello, I have a Nexus 5 and I use Textdroider_DPI to change the DPI on my phone, because to me everything is huge at 480. Currently, I set it to 350. Because of that, some applications from the Play Store don't show up, but there are multi-DPI Playstore versions, so that works.
Amazon released their Prime Instant Video App for Android, but it does not work at my phone. I think that's because I set the DPI to 350 so the app thinks it's a tablet, and Amazon doesn't support Android tablets.
Is there a way to make the Amazon App believe that my DPI is 480?
Thanks!
I know the Xposed module "app settings" changes the DPI for individual apps, but I don't know if that would make any difference to prime
Thank you, that might solve the problem for some people, but not for me.
I use ART since the beginning of Android 4.4 (without any problem) and ART is not compatible with Xposed..
I think you're stuck then.
You should at least change your dpi back to stock to see if the app works though just to know it is dpi for sure.
I just wanted to let you know that it doesn't work because of ART, not because of the DPI.