I've tried various apps/editors but can't seem to change LCD density under kitkat. In fact I've now got 5 entries for ro.sf.lcd__density in build.prop. Each time I modify one a new one appears set to the default of 320
obvious said:
I've tried various apps/editors but can't seem to change LCD density under kitkat. In fact I've now got 5 entries for ro.sf.lcd__density in build.prop. Each time I modify one a new one appears set to the default of 320
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What apps are you using to modify it ? The only one that always works for me is root explorer.
I tried both "build prop editor” apps from the store + a couple of LCD density changing apps. In the end root browser did the trick.
obvious said:
I tried both "build prop editor” apps from the store + a couple of LCD density changing apps. In the end root browser did the trick.
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Good deal. I've found that the onyl thing that works is a good file explorer that can save the build prop correctly.
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I often do not have my glasses and cannot read the screen without them. On WinMo there was a setting to change the default text size. Does such a setting exist in Android?
anyone? 10chars
There is a new app today in the market for *rooted* phones only, called Font Size.
It is still in beta and you'll need to have a good backup first in case of problems. I am running a rooted Nexus one and although it rebooted twice in a row after installation, it now works perfectly.
If you are running a rom with spares parts you can change it with that.
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Mdawg112 said:
If you are running a rom with spares parts you can change it with that.
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Or... You can download spare parts from the market. LOL.
Or you can just pinch and zoom ...
peadarog said:
There is a new app today in the market for *rooted* phones only, called Font Size.
It is still in beta and you'll need to have a good backup first in case of problems. I am running a rooted Nexus one and although it rebooted twice in a row after installation, it now works perfectly.
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I was searching for something like rhis and worked fine.
Cheers.
sms text size works pretty good, its free and in the market
Or if your rooted and feel comfortable changing things. You can go into the build file ( which is a text file you can view through ES File Explorer and give the App super user abilities ( which you HAVE to change in the settings of the app as when the app boots it's already given those permissions. You need to give it permission to overwrite files ) Go to the System Folder which is located on the phone not the SD Card. Once viewing the build file.. in the middle of the text file you'll see 160 DPI is the default value, just under that are two values ( both stock at 160 ) and you change those. If you go to 180 everything on the phone becomes bigger or 140 and things become smaller ( Apps, text, everything ) then follows the instructions after which is to reboot the phone...all settings will take place.
Just do NOT change anything else in the build file.
font size
How do i get to the build file? is it in an app or in my 4G.
font size
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
jmascia said:
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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Attach your build.prop here and I'll take a look at it.
You might need to rename it to .txt or put it in a .zip
jmascia said:
Hi,
Found the build file and changed from 160 DPI to 180 DPI but when I reboot it does not overwrite the change. How do I get the change to stick.
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How are you editing build.prop?
Also your rom must support DPI changes, not all of them do, which rom is this?
Once you change that number it should NOT get overwritten.
Spare parts will change menu font size, but won't stick after your screen rotates. If you have rotation off you should be fine. Otherwise the CM community is trying to get that option in spare parts to work, but it's not cooperating. Editing build.prop is probably the best bet.
ROM??? this is way out of my league. I tried spare parts but was unclear how to increase fonts. it seemed to only increase font in one menu screen.
not sure how to attach build prop.
DPI changes not just the font, but everything, like if your font gets bigger, so do your icons, menus, etc. That does work if you want that result. If you want to change ONLY your system font size and nothing else, you can go read this info, and change it this way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=990853
I need to change the size of the font in my contacts for EVO 4G
jmascia said:
I need to change the size of the font in my contacts for EVO 4G
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If you're running CM7 there should be an option for changing contact text size. I've never used it, but I know it's there.
You should also be asking this in their forum btw
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Doesn't anybody else think it's pretty bad this option isn't available by default on Android? Not everybody wants to root their phones. Not everybody knows a 3rd party app for this exists (and it doesn't even seem to work globally for all text to begin with).
Definite downside, in my opinion.
JaSauders said:
Doesn't anybody else think it's pretty bad this option isn't available by default on Android? Not everybody wants to root their phones. Not everybody knows a 3rd party app for this exists (and it doesn't even seem to work globally for all text to begin with).
Definite downside, in my opinion.
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Talk to or email google about it. Actually, I believe there's a request for it somewhere on the aosp features page (something like that) you can star the issue and try to get more people to join it. Maybe google will look into it...
At least that's a better option than wishing constantly and not taking action
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Use Spare Parts named app from market. It can directly make bigger your all fonts + no root.
I loved the hyperdroid Rom.. most because of the lcd density it is set to.. can I do it to the gingerbread sense roms.. apps don't seem to work
I can change my density through an app called Root Tools, I use it all the time
ThEiiNoCeNT said:
I can change my density through an app called Root Tools, I use it all the time
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Or you can just edit /system/build.prop. The relevant line is:
ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx (240 is default)
I tried that (changing build.prop) I get bad scaling problem and some force closing on some apps
oneonembrey said:
I tried that (changing build.prop) I get bad scaling problem and some force closing on some apps
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I believe all that those apps do is change the build.prop setting.
Trying to change the density with a density changing app will cause a bootloop after the next reboot if not immediately.
Remember to make a backup in CWM, if you get stuck in a bootloop then you can simply restore just the SYSTEM partition choosing Advanced restore in CWM.
The build.prop file from the leaked GB versions has two ro.sf.lcd_density properties for some strange reason.
Deleting one of these will cause a bootloop.
Giving these different values will cause a bootloop. (as the density changing apps tend to do)
Changing to a unsupported density will cause a bootloop.
Change both ro.sf.lcd_density to a supported density.
SUPPORTED
I tried these densities which worked:
220
210
200
190
185
184
183
182
UNSUPPORTED
I also tried these which DIDN'T work:
181
180
167
160
(The build.prop file is located in the root, /system/build.prop)
Go ahead and try other densities and report the ones that did work and the ones that didn't so I can change this post.
I can only assume for now that all values from 182-240 will work.
I attached a screenshot of density 182 and the build.prop file which uses the density 182. Copy it to /system/ .
Changing font size:
If density 182 isn't enough for you, you can easily change the font size from Normal to Small, Extra Small or even Extremely Small by using the app Spare Parts.
The app Spare Parts is attached below. Apparently the font size will go back to Normal if you reboot your phone. So this is only temporary.
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Thanks for this post it would really help alot of people to know the working densities. I actually got a GB ROM to boot at 182 this morning, if I had still been struggling tonight you would have been my hero!
Thanks for a very informative post.
How about the UI? Has it any glitches after changing the density?
No glitches in UI so far, looks like it would normally and everything is happy
I do use spare parts and untick the compatibility mode though, that makes everything fit in much better
Only problem is with 3D. Its display in small window.
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Willievi:
Glad to help mate!
dexxxterek:
Which app exactly is shown in a small window? I'm currently using 200 dpi and the 3D is shown in full screen.
When i press 3D button
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i think some of the LG Widgets will look messed up but that's about it. I don't use them anyway XD
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When i press 3D button
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No problem for me. Are you using the lastest leaked rom?
I'll try with a even lower density now.
EDIT:
Tried now with 182, the 3D is shown in full screen so no window effect like you got.
Might be because of different rom else you shouldn't have that problem.
My mistake - i'm using 2.2 so i think it's the problem.
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For that windowed problem i normally download an app called "Spare parts" and untick the compatibility mode, reboot twice and it will be full screen
I have hyperdrive with xposed DPI adjuster. I got every thing to work except the MID PHONE CALL resolution right . the reason for it not right is because I have navbar on.
I tried adjusting contacts apk, phone apk, and almost everything that has these two words in it with no luck
Again my problem is mid phone call
Please see attached pic.
Thanks !
It really bothers me that all of the Samsung apps don't scale. I've been browsing through the decompiled camera app to see if I can find a way to resize the bastard.
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OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attatched
jmichaels1982 said:
OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attstched
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Well done! Looks like I'll be installing xposed. Can you try this with the stock camera app?
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This is the best I can do . never have a problem with it . but I'll do some tweaking just because having android means trying to reach perfection .
jmichaels1982 said:
OK figured it out . changed build prop resolution to 280 . then used xposed to change nova to 320 . check results attatched
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I'm dealing with the same issue as you are on my VZW Note 2. Can you please tell me how to adjust the Build.Prop value?
Thanks in advance.
blumnm said:
I'm dealing with the same issue as you are on my VZW Note 2. Can you please tell me how to adjust the Build.Prop value?
Thanks in advance.
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Proceed with caution, and make a backup. Altering DPI can really jack things up. I wouldn't go any lower than 241 DPI. That said, open your favorite root file explorer (es file explorer is my favorite) and navigate to the 'system' folder from the root of your device. In system, you'll see a file named build.prop. Open build.prop with a text editor and find the line that says something like: ro.sl.LCD.density=320 (it's most likely gonna be the only instance of the number 320 in your build.prop) and change to 280 (the lower the number, the smaller everything appears), save/reboot/profit. Good luck
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i have the same issue,
i have changes my DPI to 289 everything works perfect except the Gallery and Phone app...
i have fixed the gallery issue through App Setting make it 480 DPI now it looks like a stock.
MY BIG ISSUE IS THE DIALER PAD its too small and i have tried to edit it with APP setting with no lock....
Any Ideas how to fix this??????????
Has anyone changed the DPI for their device. If so what app did you usei true build prop but couldn't find the setting
It's build.prop, but in /system/vendor/build.prop.
ro.sf.lcd_density and hw.lcd.density.
I've not tried changing them.
Could cause problems with apps if they use hardcoded DPI
You can change the dpi in development settings .
Adjust smallest width
intruda119 said:
You can change the dpi in development settings .
Adjust smallest width
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yeah, but it will be reset on reboot.
012345678 said:
yeah, but it will be reset on reboot.
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Takes 2 seconds yes.
If your rooted, most apps should work. Pick your poison
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I will look at it tonight and see if I can adjust it a bit smaller. I want to be able to put more aps across the bottom tray
TheKaptone said:
I will look at it tonight and see if I can adjust it a bit smaller. I want to be able to put more aps across the bottom tray
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Im not certain and to lazy to confirm but I doubt the default launcher will give more apps with a dpi change. Most 3rd party launcher will do that though.
ante0 said:
It's build.prop, but in /system/vendor/build.prop.
ro.sf.lcd_density and hw.lcd.density.
I've not tried changing them.
Could cause problems with apps if they use hardcoded DPI
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Cat find that line anywhere to be able to change the DPI so I have not done it yet
Is there a way to change dpi of individual apps? I used to do that with an Xposed module but that is a no go with Nougat at this point...
There are a lot of guides how to change dpi size with adb shell command from your Pc or Mac. Like this one https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...creen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/
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Cat find that line anywhere to be able to change the DPI so I have not done it yet
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Found in /vendor/build.prop. (/system/vendor/ is a symlink to /vendor, but strangely the build.props doesn't match )
But changing it does nothing.