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[Q] how to change rom screen resolution??

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.
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Asmante said:
If Android: read about "ro.sf.lcd_density" option in build.prop file.
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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...)

Google 4.4 Kitkat launcher

Hey guys, thanks to a thread I found over on the nexus 5 forum, I am now running the 4.4 launcher on the note 3. Looks beautiful
All creds to omar1c.
Original thread by omar1c: Here
http://d-h.st/M43
Download and flash through cwm
EDIT: All new gapps can be found at http://phandroid.com/2013/10/31/nexus-5-apps-android-4-4-kitkat-download/

Done try and thanks but I not really like it, the app drawer icons is too big.
Also no semi-transparent at Status Bar.

If you flash this, will it remove the touchwiz launcher? or will you just have 2 launchers installed?

robteam said:
If you flash this, will it remove the touchwiz launcher? or will you just have 2 launchers installed?
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ႊThe answer is " you will have 2 launchers installed"

For root users?
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just looks big, but fast
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how to uninstall?
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I agree that the icons are big on a note 3 but it's fast....... very fast. It reminds me of launching an app on iOS. Android had a bit of lag in this regard but this launcher seems to eliminate that, and this is 4.3. It would be very interesting to see the nexus 5 in action with this launcher.
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phankhi said:
how to uninstall?
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same way as you would uninstall a app
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If you don't like the big icons just change the DPI with wanam xposed Mod EditPicture removed
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the Best part unfortunatly crashes google now/search.. I love the instant access via "ok google"
hope i fix comes soon!

misterashman said:
If you don't like the big icons just change the DPI with wanam xposed Mod Edit
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Don't see an option in Wanam Xposed to change DPI, tried using App Settings Xposed Module, but it doesn't seem to be changing anything. Can you explain with a bit more detail how you did it?
One thing I did notice is that App Settings never asked for root permission.
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deathshead said:
the Best part unfortunatly crashes google now/search.. I love the instant access via "ok google"
hope i fix comes soon!
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From home screen:
Hit Menu (soft key) > Settings > Voice > Change default language to something else > Hit Home > Perform a Search using the top bar > Hit Home > Hit Menu (soft key) > Settings > Voice > Change default language back to English (US) (or whatever you want) > Profit

And Heres your search fix.
Just rename your old file just in case.
copy this over with rootexplorer set permissions and reboot. search smoking fast!.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...3&postcount=59

deathshead said:
And Heres your search fix.
Just rename your old file just in case.
copy this over with rootexplorer set permissions and reboot. search smoking fast!.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...3&postcount=59
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That's too much work... just change the voice language settings like I just said, no need to copy any files... read previous post.
EDIT2: Yeah you need the file, otherwise it doesn't seem to survive reboot.

TweakerL said:
That's too much work... just change the voice language settings like I just said, no need to copy any files... read previous post.
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Gotcha - My damm "ok google" seems to be broken.. I love this feature.

misterashman said:
If you don't like the big icons just change the DPI with wanam xposed
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What DPI did you use? The smallest I could go without having the search bar shrinking was 300dpi.

misterashman said:
If you don't like the big icons just change the DPI with wanam xposed Mod Edit
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Ya, where are you finding the DPI settings in Wanam? Im not seeing them either.
We need to turn down these huge icons. hah

WTF?

bakercj said:
What DPI did you use? The smallest I could go without having the search bar shrinking was 300dpi.
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I also would like to know what's dpi it is
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I can't click on the file for Google search can somebody upload it
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bakercj said:
What DPI did you use? The smallest I could go without having the search bar shrinking was 300dpi.
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ktetreault14 said:
I also would like to know what's dpi it is
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I can't click on the file for Google search can somebody upload it
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The DPI i used was 320
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TweakerL said:
Don't see an option in Wanam Xposed to change DPI, tried using App Settings Xposed Module, but it doesn't seem to be changing anything. Can you explain with a bit more detail how you did it?
One thing I did notice is that App Settings never asked for root permission.
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deathshead said:
Ya, where are you finding the DPI settings in Wanam? Im not seeing them either.
We need to turn down these huge icons. hah
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I'll be honest at that time, I edited a few things in App Settings all with 320 DPI, I was themeing my phone at the time from a new flash
The things i changed were
Launcher, which i overwrited with the origional APK from the other post here(just by downloading and installing the APK) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507529
Android System
System UI
Settings
Maybe try them one by 1 and see which one it is that actually changed it, or im sure @bakercj can help you with this.
Also be sure to reboot after changing the DPI, I had to reboot a few times for it to change
But since then i have gone back to Aviate Launcher i didn't get along with the KitKat Launcher for long
I hope i helped

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:

[Guide] All apps in splitview

Must be rooted. Edit build.prop persist.splitwindow .support_all
open system folder
-scroll to build.prop (past folders)
-copy/make backup
-open as text in text editor
-scroll to persist.splitwindow.support_all
-change value to true
- save and reboot
Depending on your app/tool you may need to copy build.prop somewhere, edit and replace old one in system with edited version.
Enjoy.
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mjgspr95 said:
Must be rooted. Edit build.prop persist.splitview.support_all, change value to true and reboot. If someone already discovered this I couldn't find it...
Enjoy.
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Mine says splitwindow but it works!
Thanks!

That's correct... My memory is in a tequila bottle.
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rooted but can't find build.prop
I'm rooted but having trouble finding build.prop to edit so I can have all apps on split screen. I just came over from HTC my and that was a difficult phone to root so I feel I can do it on this OS but I'm just asking if you can give me a step by step walk through. Any help would be greatly appreciated and thanked.
mjgspr95 said:
Must be rooted. Edit build.prop persist.splitwindow .support_all, change value to true and reboot. If someone already discovered this I couldn't find it...
Enjoy.
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You need a good file manager with system access or an app or an app to edit build.prop. I use rom toolbox pro. Root Explorer is a good option I've used before too.
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I tried root Explorer, but the editor says that the file is too big and week not save changes...
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thanks but still having problems
I downloaded the app you suggested but I am still having trouble finding the build prop. I'm not sure where I am too look. Thanks for the help thus far.
QUOTE=mjgspr95;54316205]You need a good file manager with system access or an app or an app to edit build.prop. I use rom toolbox pro. Root Explorer is a good option I've used before too.
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-open system folder
-scroll to build.prop (past folders)
-copy/make backup
-open as text in text editor
-scroll to persist.splitwindow.support_all
-change value to true
- save and reboot
Depending on your app/tool you may need to copy build.prop somewhere, edit and replace old one in system with edited version.
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Working great, thanks! What kind of order are the apps in? Mine seems pretty random.

Random also
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I didn't make this, but it works. Props to XabdullahX for making this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/themes-apps/app-multiwindow-mod-t2819978

I dont have persist.splitwindow in my build prop.. What should i do
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mjgspr95 said:
-open system folder
-scroll to build.prop (past folders)
-copy/make backup
-open as text in text editor
-scroll to persist.splitwindow.support_all
-change value to true
- save and reboot
Depending on your app/tool you may need to copy build.prop somewhere, edit and replace old one in system with edited version.
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mjgspr95 great info - Might want to edit the OP to show the procedure and possibly change the title to [GUIDE] How to enable all apps in SplitView just to make it easier to find for people and keep the forums organized - also I am pretty sure this should be in General. But thank you for the info - it worked great for me.
and for those who are looking for a file browser - might want to check out ROOT Explorer

blkghost22 said:
I dont have persist.splitwindow in my build prop.. What should i do
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I bet you are trying to use Root Explorer to edit the file. Unfortunately the file size is too big and Root Explorer A) won't even show the entire file's contents and B) won't let you save the file even if the right commands were editable......
You have to find another alternative. Personally I pushed the file out of the phone, edited it on my computer, and pushed it back to the phone. It worked fine.
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and for those who are looking for a file browser - might want to check out ROOT Explorer
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As much as I like (and also recommend) Root Explorer, it won't work with the build.prop file as it is too big for the Root Explorer text editor.

neverends said:
mjgspr95 great info - Might want to edit the OP to show the procedure and possibly change the title to [GUIDE] How to enable all apps in SplitView just to make it easier to find for people and keep the forums organized - also I am pretty sure this should be in General. But thank you for the info - it worked great for me.
and for those who are looking for a file browser - might want to check out ROOT Explorer
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I use root explorer as well. I didn't realize that the text editor cant handle that large of a file... Anyway this is the way that I got around it on my Mac:
On Mac:
adb pull /system/build.prop .
vi build.prop
<Make changes>
adb push ./build.prop /mnt/sdcard/
On phone:
Remount /system RW in Root explorer
Rename /system/build.prop to /system/build.prop.bak
Move /sdcard/build.prop to /system/build.prop
Reboot

You could always just download build prop editor from the play store and it works and is easy.
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Edited the build.prop file. Ended up soft bricking my phone. Was able to reset but not fun.

This is an app that doesn't require mucking with build prop. Works well for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707310&page=6

Are this from my thread?? Credit??

spiderio said:
Are this from my thread?? Credit??
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This thread is older than yours. (At least older than the one that I found.)

Font bug, thanx for help

Hi I have bug with my fonts, I can't change it, all fonts are the same as you can Se on my pictures and sometimes in some apps and notifications there are fonts missing or some of letters are bold.. What should I do to fix this? Thanx

I don't know if it is the ROM issue or phone issue. I use ifont app to change my fonts. You need root to use this though.
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viny2cool said:
I don't know if it is the ROM issue or phone issue. I use ifont app to change my fonts. You need root to use this though.
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ii have ota 44r , that cant be hardware issue.. hardware issue is volume or something like this..

viny2cool said:
I don't know if it is the ROM issue or phone issue. I use ifont app to change my fonts. You need root to use this though.
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i font doesnt work for me

I use ifont but it only changes some letters look..

dont know what to do , i reflashed 44 update and wipe cache and still same bug here... i think i will have to perform fastboot img flash...