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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
hi i am trying to do a port from a rom that has a different screen resolution to the phone i want to port to i have the rom booting fine but at the wrong resolution can anyone tell me how to change this, thanks in advance
If Android: read about "ro.sf.lcd_density" option in build.prop file.
Regards
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Asmante said:
If Android: read about "ro.sf.lcd_density" option in build.prop file.
Regards
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hi thanks for the reply yes it is android and i tried to change the density but there is no option in the build.prop file can i just add it with the density i want will that work?? i am wanting to change the density before i flash it to the phone
deanstead2k10 said:
hi thanks for the reply yes it is android and i tried to change the density but there is no option in the build.prop file can i just add it with the density i want will that work?? i am wanting to change the density before i flash it to the phone
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Yes if u add an additional line in that...describing the dpi it would work
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cold_start said:
Hi. I've got the question too. Can I edit build.prop right on my device? Will it boot after that? I want to make text areas (in menus, for example) smaller so I could see more text on the screen. Or I just should make an update.zip and flash it via CWM recovery?
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U can edit it directly
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cold_start said:
Hi. I've got the question too. Can I edit build.prop right on my device? Will it boot after that? I want to make text areas (in menus, for example) smaller so I could see more text on the screen. Or I just should make an update.zip and flash it via CWM recovery?
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Download build.prop editor if you want to do more things with your device...or download density changer if you only want to change density...
Lots of apps are available on play store to do this...
Lower value =high resolution effect
Higher value =low resolution effect
One advice...
Keep in mind...
Some manufacturers modified their own ui over stock...which might causes some issues...
So... better to install another launcher... before applying... (third party launchers are able to catch any resolution...)
You all know the drill. I'll start off by asking this Erik, can I dirty flash this with your January build?
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Is mobile data working on this? I've reflashed and it still isn't working; wifi works great though.
GPS and data I cant test
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Data works reflash again try another modem if it still does not work
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update is here fixing video(hopefully)
and UMS
Any thing new !
whats new in this rom ?
babrick00 said:
whats new in this rom ?
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it makes you read
Strange file type from download link
When trying to download version 2, I noticed that the file type doesn't say *.zip
It says something along the lines of
.ZIP-TOKEN_HASH=AAFMPGIPWRO16OFF_VB0CJR0AY7LKNESUHL08TBL5WVD_G&DL=1 File (.zip-token_hash=AAFMPgIpWro16OFF_VB0CJR0aY7LkNeSUHL08TbL5WVd_g&dl=1)
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Just to check, I clicked on the download link for version 1 and it provided me with a *.zip file. Just wondering if it's just me or if other people got that too. I debated if I should flash the weird file type but decided not to since I don't like needless troubleshooting.
Anyone else getting incompatibility issues from the market? Like google Maps is saying not compatible. A few others as well. I haven't cleared anything yet. Just curious if others are having the same.
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Anyone else getting incompatibility issues from the market? Like google Maps is saying not compatible. A few others as well. I haven't cleared anything yet. Just curious if others are having the same.
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I had that, ended up installing the xposed framework and the play store fix addon
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I had that, ended up installing the xposed framework and the play store fix addon
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Thanks for pointing that app out. I'll look into it some more when I get the time. Turns out that beast left the dpi at 182 and didn't add the multi dpi play store. Some one likes SLIM way to much. Slim comes with it's own gapps that are modded for lower DPI. So after setting the DPI back to 240 and wiping data from Play and Google services frameworks then rebooting all is well.
hechoen said:
Turns out that beast left the dpi at 182 and didn't add the multi dpi play store. Some one likes SLIM way to much. Slim comes with it's own gapps that are modded for lower DPI. So after setting the DPI back to 240 and wiping data from Play and Google services frameworks then rebooting all is well.
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Hi hechoen
Can you share the apps you fixed their dpi ?
Sorry for wrong section post originally.
Beast, how'd you fix ums and video playback?
Thanks.
I just turned my LCD density back to stock to fix market
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itzik2sh said:
Hi hechoen
Can you share the apps you fixed their dpi ?
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Aokp has a built in DPI changer
airfluip1 said:
Sorry for wrong section post originally.
Beast, how'd you fix ums and video playback?
Thanks.
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Added the storage list and for video playback no one has confirmed it working but myself
Vismis said:
I just turned my LCD density back to stock to fix market
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Yup then you clear market and Google framework data
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itzik2sh said:
Hi hechoen
Can you share the apps you fixed their dpi ?
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It's I didn't do it by app I did it system wide. I used Android tuner to change lcd density back to 240(220 or 230 sometimes work as well). Wiped data from Play and frameworks then rebooted. I was able to DL all the apps I couldn't. Then I just reset the LCD density to 210(preference)
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Aokp has a built in DPI changer
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It does? lol When the hell did they add that? I always change it manually on AOKP.
I love dpi at 200 or 210. Also, i already had storage list in my device.
I also am wondering what you did to fix video playback.
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It's I didn't do it by app I did it system wide. I used Android tuner to change lcd density back to 240(220 or 230 sometimes work as well). Wiped data from Play and frameworks then rebooted. I was able to DL all the apps I couldn't. Then I just reset the LCD density to 210(preference)
It does? lol When the hell did they add that? I always change it manually on AOKP.
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I think they added that in froyo lol under ROM control General UI
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I think they added that in froyo lol under ROM control General UI
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Lol.
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airfluip1 said:
I love dpi at 200 or 210. Also, i already had storage list in my device.
I also am wondering what you did to fix video playback.
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Arent you using my device tree and kernel?
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How to install the Xposed Framework and Use it ( Thanks to Rovo 89)
For the framework:
Download XposedInstaller.apk and install it ( download below)
Launch the Xposed Installer and click on "Install/Update"
Reboot
Done!
For any modifications/modules you want to install:
Download <module>.apk and install it ( first install the app settings)
Launch the Xposed Installer and go to the "Modules" tab (you will also get there if you click on the notification warning you that the module is not enabled yet)
Enable the module by checking the checkbox
Reboot
Done!
Instructions for using modules :
Starting with Gmail
At this point i believe u have rebooted your phone after installing app settings and before that the Xposed installer itself
Open app settings and search for Gmail.
To get the kind of result displayed below
1. Change Screen(dp) settings to preferably 600*1024
2. Change font scale to 80 otherwise the dual panel will look messed up.
3. I would suggest u change the orientation to always landscape - worked best for me - depends on your liking
press the save button on the right top corner (then press yes) and check your newly designed gmail app right away
You can tinker with the settings and change it to your liking
Now lets move on to System Settings menu. (Dual panel!)( If u dont use Liquid smooth or AOKP)
search for settings in App settings
in the settings menu
Change DPI to 160
Screen(dp) to 1000*1600
and font scale to 130 ( ORIENTATION PREFERABLY ALWAYS LANDSCAPE )
Now save and check it out!
For the same thing - But If u use LiquidSmooth or AOKP)
Search for force dual panel in your system settings menu and check it.
Then go to app settings -> settings -> and then
Change DPI to 160
Font Scale to 110
Save and enjoy!
Now one last example for the PLAY STORE
Search for playstore in the app settings list and enter it.
Change DPI to 160
Font Scale to 110
Screen(dp) to 1000*1600 ( ORIENTATION PREFERABLY ALWAYS LANDSCAPE - YOUR CHOICE - WORKS BOTH WAYS )
Additional Settings for each app:
1. u can check fulscreen to disable statusbar in that app
2. Check screen on to change display timeout to never!( it will always stay on in that ap
3. go to locale settings and select the language u want to display it in!
It is cool to set SystemUI to 160, it makes your status bar very small, but still noticeable and visible.
Then, as I remember I couldn't get it to work on ViperS 3, SenseUI did FC. But on 1.6.3 it work like a charm, only issue is some icons in settings are not shown as they should - they become a red square.
EDIT: On ViperS 3.0.2 it works just fine, not sure what will happen after rebase tough.
Thanks will try that too. And will add links to more modules in a while
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Rom compatibility?
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Xposed frameworks was made to reduce the use of ROMs for users to change the look of their phone. This it is compatible with each and every ROM and device our there.
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BuXuRa said:
Rom compatibility?
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Xposed frameworks was made to reduce the use of ROMs for users to change the look of their phone. Thus it is compatible with each and every ROM and device our there.
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Thanks.. its just guide or links will be added?
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BuXuRa said:
Thanks.. its just guide or links will be added?
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It is a guide with links. I will add more links in a few hours. And maybe expand the guide too if I find a good module to explain.
BTW there is a thanks button for a reason. Please make a habit of thanking a person when he helps you
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Gautam Padirooted said:
It is a guide with links. I will add more links in a few hours. And maybe expand the guide too if I find a good module to explain.
BTW there is a thanks button for a reason. Please make a habit of thanking a person when he helps you
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I thanked you but i dont see any links...
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BuXuRa said:
I thanked you but i dont see any links...
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Oh yeah I'm really sorry. I was busy posting and forgot the links.
EDIT: links fixed
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Have to say, with the GMAIL not in landscape mode, but portrait mode, can't really see the mail.
Quantum_Sensation said:
Have to say, with the GMAIL not in landscape mode, but portrait mode, can't really see the mail.
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Yeah that's because of our screen size. That's exactly why I said that I prefer switching it to only landscape mode.
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Gautam Padirooted said:
Xposed frameworks was made to reduce the use of ROMs for users to change the look of their phone. Thus it is compatible with each and every ROM and device our there.
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On miui won't work surely... and i don't think it will work also on sense...
noooooo said:
On miui won't work surely... and i don't think it will work also on sense...
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Yeah I did forget to mention exceptions. It won't work on miui. I'm not sure about sense though - may or may not. But I think it will
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HI, here is the mod to have all apps in multiwindow bar!
Based on N9005 with Omega v.1 and working good. Need testing for other versions...
Just replace Service.jar in /system/framework and FlashbarService.apk in /system/app. Save the original ones just in case!
Reboot and enjoy!
Note: there is a little bug when adding some apps it's another that be added in bar but not a big problem.
I can't make it work. On my stock firmware. I try to replace both of the files. But the multi window option not appear. And also it make my pen-window broken. I can't create any pen window anymore.
Thanks
tnx for the effort but it doesn't work...u can't even open the multi bar.
good I kept a copy of the original files
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Bizarre it's working perfect for me...
wildalan said:
tnx for the effort but it doesn't work...u can't even open the multi bar.
good I kept a copy of the original files
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Be sure you are the right permission..
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mric034 said:
Bizarre it's working perfect for me...
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my rom is stock rooted....maybe urs is odexed or deodexed?
does this make a difference?
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Yes you need to be deodexed...
I'm currently using this app from the play store with success:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.mwmphone
It'll walk you through installing the xposed framework when you first open it, then you can use the app to modify available applications (reboot needed after).
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I'm currently using this app from the play store with success:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.mwmphone
It'll walk you through installing the xposed framework when you first open it, then you can use the app to modify available applications (reboot needed after).
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But that app breaks S health
Tekara said:
I'm currently using this app from the play store with success:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.mwmphone
It'll walk you through installing the xposed framework when you first open it, then you can use the app to modify available applications (reboot needed after).
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Works perfect. And it also allows you to use xposed settings so you can change the dpi of apps and ui. Great find. Stock rooted no deodex and enjoying all the perks.
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I'm deodexed and still can't get it to work mate
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Hi! After trying that mode, I lost my multiwindow function, maybe because my rom is deodexed. Can any kind soul post the original files? I did the stupidity of erasing mine without a copy...
Thanks! Regards!
ohh very useful, subscribed!
How do you deodex stock rooted
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does anyone have the stock files? on stock, rooted. installed this without reading... and didn't back up old files
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does anyone have the stock files? on stock, rooted. installed this without reading... and didn't back up old files
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Here you go.
Thank you
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Do I need to root first ??
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Do I need to root first ??
SGalxyNote3
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You need root to be able to place the files In their directories, so yes you do.
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