is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
Uses SS launcher or Nova.
Or you can use Power Toggles and put apps on the widget (icons end up small).
rak****.sherwoodian said:
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
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You can edit your build.prop to change the dpi of the device.
By default it comes with 480 dpi set (but the screen has an actual value of 445)
I've found that a 445 value will change a lot on the device, everything will be more defined and much smaller, unfortunately this will reflect everywhere, even in the browser where things will tend to be a bit smaller. 460 seems to be a good compromise.
The line you'll need to search for in the build.prop is ro.sf.lcd_density=480
You will need root and something like ES file explorer in order to mount the system as RW to be able to edit that row and save the changes.
chk27 said:
You can edit your build.prop to change the dpi of the device.
By default it comes with 480 dpi set (but the screen has an actual value of 445)
I've found that a 445 value will change a lot on the device, everything will be more defined and much smaller, unfortunately this will reflect everywhere, even in the browser where things will tend to be a bit smaller. 460 seems to be a good compromise.
The line you'll need to search for in the build.prop is ro.sf.lcd_density=480
You will need root and something like ES file explorer in order to mount the system as RW to be able to edit that row and save the changes.
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This worked perfectly fine! I did not like those giant icons!
I think 445 is the perfect value.
Thanks.
rak****.sherwoodian said:
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
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Apex Launcher, Nova Launcher or Icon Changer from Google Play
e_rene said:
This worked perfectly fine! I did not like those giant icons!
I think 445 is the perfect value.
Thanks.
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Yep. After seeing this thread I set mine to 445 and it looks/works just fine with all my apps.
smaller means bigger .... in terms of space !
I went full on for the small look with maximum real estate and tablet mode apps, set dpi to 240 and get 2 separate drop downs at the top and apps go dual pane like a bigger tablet , love this look so much more ..
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Sorry guys for my noob question but where is build.prop located?
cybermonk said:
Sorry guys for my noob question but where is build.prop located?
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/system
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netsyd said:
/system
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How do I go about changing the build.prop
I open the file on the phone and use text editor but does not let me save the change.
Do you need to be rooted?
icrzymonkey said:
Do you need to be rooted?
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Rooted = Yes.
I use the text editor that's built in to Root Explorer. I'm sure there's other ways/apps but I've been using root explorer for so long that I don't even think about other options anymore.
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Rom toolbox works very easily too.
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terminal 7 said:
I went full on for the small look with maximum real estate and tablet mode apps, set dpi to 240 and get 2 separate drop downs at the top and apps go dual pane like a bigger tablet , love this look so much more ..
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Dang. I tried this same setting, but it didn't give me the double drop-down.
rak****.sherwoodian said:
is there any way to get small icons on nexus 5 kitkat ?
i dont quite like the big icons
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KitKat launcher in market ..
build.prop
reisa said:
Dang. I tried this same setting, but it didn't give me the double drop-down.
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What app are you using or are you manually editing the build.prop
May be the xposed framework and app settings module may give you the result .
Or download an app called ROM toolbox and use the editor in thee app.
Good luck .
Great tips OP. For some reason, my edits made from using root explorer would not stick and revert back to 480, even after hitting "save"
Fortunately I read more advice on trying rom toolbox and it seemed to save the build prop edit to 445. I agree, it looks perfect and has the insanely sharp feel that the HTC One had.
ggoomani said:
Great tips OP. For some reason, my edits made from using root explorer would not stick and revert back to 480, even after hitting "save"
Fortunately I read more advice on trying rom toolbox and it seemed to save the build prop edit to 445. I agree, it looks perfect and has the insanely sharp feel that the HTC One had.
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Use ES file explorer, works
I use Textdroider from market for DPI changing. It's simple and requires a restart ... voilà
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ggoomani said:
Great tips OP. For some reason, my edits made from using root explorer would not stick and revert back to 480, even after hitting "save"
Fortunately I read more advice on trying rom toolbox and it seemed to save the build prop edit to 445. I agree, it looks perfect and has the insanely sharp feel that the HTC One had.
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Before you edit the build.prop with root explorer... at the top of all of the files in /system, you will see a mount r/o and r/w... Click r/w then make the change. Save, exit, and reboot
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please donot attempt to do it manually using text editor. rather if you have rom tool box installed you get a better interface option to tweak the build prop. you can even keep the backups.
for me
460 makes a perfect gamble 4 x 6 looks decent and will keep.
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Does anyone know the dpi of the grab. Why do I hear its like 118? That's horrible, the galaxytabs doing is 196. Anyone know how to change the LCD density(dpi) PERMENANTLY even after reboot?
Edit your /system/build.prop and add the following line. Change 160 to what your want.
ro.sf.lcd_density = 160
If you are using adb
adb pull /system/build.prop
edit and make the change to build.prop and save
adb remount to mount the partition in r/w
adb push build.prop ./system/build.prop
adb shell reboot
mmathai77 said:
Does anyone know the dpi of the grab. Why do I hear its like 118? That's horrible, the galaxytabs doing is 196. Anyone know how to change the LCD density(dpi) PERMENANTLY even after reboot?
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I'm not sure about the first part of your question but I changed the density at boot by adding this to my build.prop under Additional Build properties:
ro.sf.lcd_density=120
Looks much better now and now I have even more screen real estate
This is very interesting. I am sure a few people would like to see pictures of this.
There is an app that I use called LCD density changer, it allows you to change it, with a soft reboot. I am now using it with the stock TNT 1.0.1 build. I know there are hatred of the TNT interface, but I love it when I am working at my desk.
I am new here so I cannot link it. I would be happy to send it to someone who can.
RNSlate said:
There is an app that I use called LCD density changer, it allows you to change it, with a soft reboot. I am now using it with the stock TNT 1.0.1 build. I know there are hatred of the TNT interface, but I love it when I am working at my desk.
I am new here so I cannot link it. I would be happy to send it to someone who can.
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Would you care to take a picture of your g-tab with the density set to normal and then set to a higher number so we can see the difference?
I'll post some shots, what is a good screen shot app?
atomb said:
I'll post some shots, what is a good screen shot app?
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Hmmm... that might be difficult to explain on the g-tab because i believe you need root and you need to use the one from the SDK.
you can just take pictures with your phone or digital camera and upload them... im sure that would be enough to see the difference.
what does this do
I have root explore and can add it but what does it do.
i put that change in
no app needed with root explorer and adding that line.
atomb said:
I'm not sure about the first part of your question but I changed the density at boot by adding this to my build.prop under Additional Build properties:
ro.sf.lcd_density=120
Looks much better now and now I have even more screen real estate
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I changed mine to 120 as well and I like it much better. More screen real estate and the status bar isn't so big now
slampana said:
I changed mine to 120 as well and I like it much better. More screen real estate and the status bar isn't so big now
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The icons were way to small for me and messed up some of the scaling on some apps. I am still glad that the option is there!
Call me stoopid, but I can't figure out how to edit the build prop (or whatever it's called) file. I've found it, and can open it with ES File Explorer, but when I try to save it after making changes I get an error message and it cancel's out.
Any suggestions?
App root explorer is all u need.
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Are there any Root Explorer apps that are free?
Im Assuming Stock is 160 cuz thats what lcd Density for Root Tells me. I Wouldnt go smaller then 140. 140 is good but anything smaller is waaay too tiny.
lostpilot28 said:
Call me stoopid, but I can't figure out how to edit the build prop (or whatever it's called) file. I've found it, and can open it with ES File Explorer, but when I try to save it after making changes I get an error message and it cancel's out.
Any suggestions?
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You will need a program that allows you to mount directories as read and write. Otherwise it won't work. I am not sure of any free ones that are available.
Mine at 120 (my favorite)
Sorry I tried to just do a screen shot but every app I try just gives me blank black images.
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Sorry to resuscitate and old thread, but Yesterday, my G-Tablet somehow trashed it's android.database.sqlite, so my planned upgrade to the Official CM7 was forced.
CM7 is great, but the Icons, the Menu Bar, and pretty much everything look too big -- and I'm an old guy that (sometimes) wears reading glasses. It looks like the Android Tablet for Pre-K.
I know I previously changed ro.sf.lcd_density, but -- old guy thing again -- I can't remember what I set it to.
The comment associated with this file also says something about Market Working properly.
Suggestions? Will changing it really keep Market from working, or will it just look "non-optimized"?
**This post is mostly for Noobs** Thought I would post as it is very useful to know.
Here is how to change the lcd density on the charge manually.
**YOU MUST BE ROOTED**
1. Using root explorer go to
System>build.Prop
2. Make sure read/write capabilities are set and long press on build.Prop
3. Choose edit in text editor and the file will open
4. Go halfway down until you see lcd density =240
5. Change the density to a lower number such as 200. This will allow for a much higher resolution.
6. Save and exit
7. Reboot
***warning! If you set the density too low your phone won't run the rom correctly. Not advised under 160
Beautiful. My screen feels huge now, I went with 190 and it seems to be good, nice and small for my good eyesight. I just needed to resize my keyboard height and I was good to go.
danalo1979 said:
**This post is mostly for Noobs** Thought I would post as it is very useful to know.
Here is how to change the lcd density on the charge manually.
1. Using root explorer go to
System>build.Prop
2. Make sure read/write capabilities are set and long press on build.Prop
3. Choose edit in text editor and the file will open
4. Go halfway down until you see lcd density =240
5. Change the density to a lower number such as 200. This will allow for a much higher resolution.
6. Save and exit
7. Reboot
***warning! If you set the density too low your phone won't run the rom correctly. Not advised under 160
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How do you turn on read/write set capabilities? Every time I long press the build.prop i received the prompt that it's a "read only" file. Sorry for the noob question
t2xcrzy308us said:
How do you turn on read/write set capabilities? Every time I long press the build.prop i received the prompt that it's a "read only" file. Sorry for the noob question
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You have to be using Root Explorer from the market, then at the top there are buttons that say mount r/w or mount r/o, just press mount r/w and then you can edit the text.
You can use Es file explorer, it has root capabilities and is free.
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>DARKMAN< said:
You have to be using Root Explorer from the market, then at the top there are buttons that say mount r/w or mount r/o, just press mount r/w and then you can edit the text.
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thanks for the help!
zanderman112 said:
You can use Es file explorer, it has root capabilities and is free.
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Sgs tools works as well.
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Thanks for the tip.
One thing... In what file is the phone keyboard button size located? I used 190 for the density, and now the phone keys are not centered. Quite annoying.
Thanks in advance.
vc66 said:
Thanks for the tip.
One thing... In what file is the phone keyboard button size located? I used 190 for the density, and now the phone keys are not centered. Quite annoying.
Thanks in advance.
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via the market, send the dev for that keyboard a message saying that you would like to have that keyboard accept any lcd density and they should do it. I have done this for every app of mine and they have changed it. 95% of the apps should already have this built in. Some devs only put 200-240
danalo1979 said:
via the market, send the dev for that keyboard a message saying that you would like to have that keyboard accept any lcd density and they should do it. I have done this for every app of mine and they have changed it. 95% of the apps should already have this built in. Some devs only put 200-240
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It's for the stock samsung email app... Where does that reside?
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vc66 said:
It's for the stock samsung email app... Where does that reside?
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What keyboard are you using? Samsung? Swype? Gingerbread? SwiftKey? Better keyboard?
If you are using the samsung keyboard it works perfectly at 200
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Thanks for the tip this is great for the large screen
danalo1979 said:
What keyboard are you using? Samsung? Swype? Gingerbread? SwiftKey? Better keyboard?
If you are using the samsung keyboard it works perfectly at 200
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What about swype?
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danalo1979 said:
What keyboard are you using? Samsung? Swype? Gingerbread? SwiftKey? Better keyboard?
If you are using the samsung keyboard it works perfectly at 200
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Actually, I'm a ****ing idiot and I'm not talking about the email app, but the dialer keypad. But I'll try the 200 density anyway and see if it works.
Thanks.
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vc66 said:
Actually, I'm a ****ing idiot and I'm not talking about the email app, but the dialer keypad. But I'll try the 200 density anyway and see if it works.
Thanks.
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Yeah, that dialer is annoying. Did you figure out how to fix it?
Screenshots?
Here is what my dialer looks like after adjusting the LCD density. It doesn't affect the phone.apk's ability to make phone calls... its just a little smaller. Not sure if samsung will respond to mere mortals like us to adjust their code to accept multiple densities.... lol
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Screenshots?
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Yes I would like to fix my dialer as well. Annoying... its the only problem.
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This is awesome!
The dialer was not an issue for me since I have been hooked on Dialer One since my DX days. The only alignment issue I see is with the glass lock screen, although the puzzle one is fine.
NotATreoFan said:
This is awesome!
The dialer was not an issue for me since I have been hooked on Dialer One since my DX days. The only alignment issue I see is with the glass lock screen, although the puzzle one is fine.
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button... That is the kinda stuff I get motivated about. lol
I am looking for a way to change the screen dpi (also called density or resolution) from and have it stick during a reboot. The current 240dpi is just too big and 190 looks just right to me.
I have tried a couple apps from the market (LCD DENSITY and LCD DENSITY CHANGER) and both work, but do not stick after a reboot. When I had the HTC HD2 I know you could edit the build.prop or something similar and get it to stick, but don't know if this can be done on the Nexus or not.
Does anyone have any ideas? I've used search and surprisingly found very little pertaining to changing the density on the Nexus.
Thanks for your help!
method2madness said:
I am looking for a way to change the screen dpi (also called density or resolution) from and have it stick during a reboot. The current 240dpi is just too big and 190 looks just right to me.
I have tried a couple apps from the market (LCD DENSITY and LCD DENSITY CHANGER) and both work, but do not stick after a reboot. When I had the HTC HD2 I know you could edit the build.prop or something similar and get it to stick, but don't know if this can be done on the Nexus or not.
Does anyone have any ideas? I've used search and surprisingly found very little pertaining to changing the density on the Nexus.
Thanks for your help!
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you can just edit your build.prop file. its in /system/build.prop/. i use root explorer. after changing it and saving it, all you do is reboot for it to take affect.
heres a screenshot of my build.prop file, the line you want to edit has the curser behind it. and a screenshot of my homescreen and icons with the number set to 230 instead of 240..
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method2madness said:
I am looking for a way to change the screen dpi (also called density or resolution) from and have it stick during a reboot. The current 240dpi is just too big and 190 looks just right to me.
I have tried a couple apps from the market (LCD DENSITY and LCD DENSITY CHANGER) and both work, but do not stick after a reboot. When I had the HTC HD2 I know you could edit the build.prop or something similar and get it to stick, but don't know if this can be done on the Nexus or not.
Does anyone have any ideas? I've used search and surprisingly found very little pertaining to changing the density on the Nexus.
Thanks for your help!
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I also use the build.prop method, but I use 165
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That did it! You're the man. Thanks a bunch!
bwcorvus said:
I also use the build.prop method, but I use 165
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Wow. And I thought 190 was small! You must have awesome eyes.
Use exactly 200. Its equals out a little over qhd resolutions. 960x560 or something. Someone else filled me in on his to do the math and I went from there. Trust me 200 is what you want. Anything smaller and text starts to become grainy. I worked out the math a few months ago in my epic.
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RushAOZ said:
Use exactly 200. Its equals out a little over qhd resolutions. 960x560 or something. Someone else filled me in on his to do the math and I went from there. Trust me 200 is what you want. Anything smaller and text starts to become grainy. I worked out the math a few months ago in my epic.
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Hmm. I'm using 190 as I type this and have no complaints whatsoever. Text is very crisp and the size is perfect. I changed the columns in Launcher Pro Plus to 6 and am loving life.
Oh yea. One thing. The market homescreen is a little messed up, but nothing to get in a tizzy over. I never stay on that screen very long anyway.
I tried dpi 200 and I liked it, but unfortunately lot of apps which I have installed is now not compatible
Is there anyway to fix it? Because I like 200 dpi and want to keep it, 240 is just too much for me.
Revin said:
I tried dpi 200 and I liked it, but unfortunately lot of apps which I have installed is now not compatible
Is there anyway to fix it? Because I like 200 dpi and want to keep it, 240 is just too much for me.
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Download a program from the market called "LCD Density". It allows you to make a temporary dpi change that resets back to normal after a hard reboot. Just temporarily set your DPI to 240 with LCD Density (it will do a soft reboot to apply the setting), download and install what you want from the market, then just do a hard reboot and Viola.
Has anyone else done this? I think its pretty great if you have good eyes. No more blurry custom icons.
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You mean system-wise? (build.prop)
Sorry, but I can't see any difference on this screenshot. What was blurry there before?
d14b0ll0s said:
You mean system-wise? (build.prop)
Sorry, but I can't see any difference on this screenshot. What was blurry there before?
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The default dpi is somewhere around 240 or so. Setting it to 160 gives you more space on your homescreen among other things. Its set to mdpi so everything takes up as many pixels as it would on a tf201, just that the pixels are smaller.
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Yeah Ill never go back from changing DPI. Done it for years now but this tablet is a huge diff once its done. Your right with 160 it seems to be right. Remember everyone, you MUST install Nova, Apex first or Launcher will crash and put you into a tricky spot.
I dont think people are very educated about LCD Density. Once one changes this setting and leaves it for few days you will not go back. Its hard to understand but once you read a few emails, look at some websites its major change of your device. A waste of our great FHD screen we have leaving it default. Also if you have problems with Google Play download LCD Density Modder Pro to fix it.
Kezzainc said:
Yeah Ill never go back from changing DPI. Done it for years now but this tablet is a huge diff once its done. Your right with 160 it seems to be right. Remember everyone, you MUST install Nova, Apex first or Launcher will crash and put you into a tricky spot.
I dont think people are very educated about LCD Density. Once one changes this setting and leaves it for few days you will not go back. Its hard to understand but once you read a few emails, look at some websites its major change of your device. A waste of our great FHD screen we have leaving it default. Also if you have problems with Google Play download LCD Density Modder Pro to fix it.
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Is it possible to post a few more screenshots?
okantomi said:
Is it possible to post a few more screenshots?
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Absolutely.
Keion said:
Absolutely.
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Looks nice - I might have to give that a go. How did you make your icons look like that btw?
paddycr said:
Looks nice - I might have to give that a go. How did you make your icons look like that btw?
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Glasklart icon pack for go launcher EX on the play store.
I'm confused. Less dpi is supposed to be better? Thought it was the other way around? Or is it that we are fooling the system into thinking there's less pixels?
_Manipulate said:
I'm confused. Less dpi is supposed to be better? Thought it was the other way around? Or is it that we are fooling the system into thinking there's less pixels?
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We're fooling the system to think the screen is bigger as in screen size, not resolution.
Hardware wise, higher dpi is better of course but software wise, that is up to you to decide.
Looks pretty cool. Aren't some icons (like in the text editor) too small to be pressed accurately? How about external monitor?
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The screenshots are amazing, - this is exactly what i was looking for. can you please share with us a step by step on how to change the DPI on our Infinity tablets.. i would really like to do that.
or a link, if there is already one, to a thread explaining how to do that
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LCD Density Modder from Google Play.
Download, launch and set to 160 by sliding bar or input number value.
Reboot and done.
I'm old and can't see so I'm using 200
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Loving the new dpi thread, lol quick question. Messing with dpi, does it change the way play store sees your phone? Is that why now I see on some basic apps (not compatible)
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What keyboard you're using?
jaxboater said:
LCD Density Modder from Google Play.
Download, launch and set to 160 by sliding bar or input number value.
Reboot and done.
I'm old and can't see so I'm using 200
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Thanks.. worked like a charm
pprice520 said:
Loving the new dpi thread, lol quick question. Messing with dpi, does it change the way play store sees your phone? Is that why now I see on some basic apps (not compatible)
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I don't know for pad, but for phone, yes, it changes the way play store sees phone.
I changed my dpi on my Samsung S2 few months ago, and since i'm not able to see some software. I must come back to the default Dpi, if i want to download them.
htcvidi said:
I don't know for pad, but for phone, yes, it changes the way play store sees phone.
I changed my dpi on my Samsung S2 few months ago, and since i'm not able to see some software. I must come back to the default Dpi, if i want to download them.
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this is why i don't mess with dpi. that and there always seems to be some launcher/widget problems.
I just attempted this with the "pro" version, it threw up an error about not being able to find a file, then, once reboot was attempted, it would hang on the Asus logo. I had to manually re-install the factory firmware with a memory card, then re-root. This was on a rooted .26 device...possible complicating factors was I was running the weather widget and a live wallpaper on Nova.
htcvidi said:
I don't know for pad, but for phone, yes, it changes the way play store sees phone.
I changed my dpi on my Samsung S2 few months ago, and since i'm not able to see some software. I must come back to the default Dpi, if i want to download them.
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The play store only supports 160 240 and 320 dpi values.
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Is it possible to modify the DPI of the system via build prop on the Nexus 5 like I have done in the past with my Samsung phones? Stock icons are always much to large for me and stock apps font to large.
HughesNet said:
Is it possible to modify the DPI of the system via build prop on the Nexus 5 like I have done in the past with my Samsung phones? Stock icons are always much to large for me and stock apps font to large.
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Never mind. It would appear the answer is yes. Nice. 340dpi is looking nice.
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HughesNet said:
Never mind. It would appear the answer is yes. Nice. 340dpi is looking nice.
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Did you just root stock 4.4? Or did you flash one of the built ones? And have you seen any bugs anywhere?
Thanks
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Did you just root stock 4.4? Or did you flash one of the built ones? And have you seen any bugs anywhere?
Thanks
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I've modified my buildprop too, with rooted stock rom. I just used RomToolbox Lite to modify my buildprop, but there are many other ways to do that. Haven't noticed any bugs.
Megiddo2000 said:
I've modified my buildprop too, with rooted stock rom. I just used RomToolbox Lite to modify my buildprop, but there are many other ways to do that. Haven't noticed any bugs.
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Can you show screenshot?:laugh:
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Can you show screenshot?:laugh:
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I would, but I'm too lazy to screenshot, connect to comp, and upload it. Sorry :silly:
If your device is rooted, it's a really simple procedure to test out your own dpi values. It's really just opening a buildprop editor, and popping in some new numbers.
If you're device isn't rooted, and you're on the fence about rooting, and dpi is influencing that, just root it. You won't regret it.
I've changed mine to 320 in the build.prop and it looks nice. A lot better than stock. The only bug I have noticed is when I am in an app and press the home button, it returns to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Just to trouble shoot I returned to the stock DPI and it didn't do it anymore. But its a minor annoyance.
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Tried 380
Jacob030 said:
I've changed mine to 320 in the build.prop and it looks nice. A lot better than stock. The only bug I have noticed is when I am in an app and press the home button, it returns to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Just to trouble shoot I returned to the stock DPI and it didn't do it anymore. But its a minor annoyance.
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So I set it to 380 and I thought things were too small. Also my App list button was off center and couldn't be moved. What DPI settings would scale well with 480 ?
Thanks!
EDIT- I think 420 works great. It reduces the Icon sizes by just the right amount, but yields no extra screen space.
Interesting. At 320 you are essentially telling your phone that it's a 7" tablet.
If it was just fonts and not icons, there are system font settings you can turn down as well under Display or Accessibility. For icons, would otherwise need a custom launcher.
Jacob030 said:
I've changed mine to 320 in the build.prop and it looks nice. A lot better than stock. The only bug I have noticed is when I am in an app and press the home button, it returns to the home screen and the keyboard pops up. Just to trouble shoot I returned to the stock DPI and it didn't do it anymore. But its a minor annoyance.
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Same problem here
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You can just tap home again and the keyboard goes down or the minimize button. And if you use a different launcher of course it is a non issue. I may go slightly larger then 340. It is perfect for in my hands but a little hard to read text while in my car dock