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ok, so im running cm7(void # forever) on my optimus one with the latest market 3.4.4 & since something i tried out worked for me & my wife(running stock 2.3.4 on her samsung galaxy fit(GT-S5670)@100dpi) thought i should share this in case it helps.did not see it anywhere on xda when i searched so hoping that i did not post a already done topic in a new thread.
this is my first post so if i screw this up feel free to bash me
this is what u need to do step by step:
a)use root explorer or any other similar file explorer to go to the root of your device
b)scroll down to find the "system" directory & select to enter the folder
c)once inside remount system directory from read/only(r/o) to read/write(r/w)....(as shown in image 1 & 2)
d)scroll down to the build.prop file & long press for options and then select "open in text editor" (as shown in image 3 & 4)
e)once inside your build.prop,scroll down to find the line "ro.sf.lcd_density" (as shown in image 5)
f)my device has a default density of 160 and as you can see i changed it to 140 so go ahead & set the density you want for your device
g)now just save the changes & exit(image 6)
h)as you exit you will be notified that your original build.prop has been backed up to a file named "build.prop.bak" & you will find it right there in the system directory(image 7)
i did move this file out of the system directory & placed it on my sdcard!! didnt want any extra files or backups with the default settings in them just lying there you know!!!! just in case!!!! dont really know whether that matters any bit at all
now reboot your device & your dpi has changed. go into market & see if all the apps that are compatible with your device are still showing so.
note: the only catch is that apps(e.g ZIP Themer) that do not scale well will NOT,as the whole "compatibility mode on/off" option in LCD density changer app is ignored here. just gotta make your peace with that.
i attached some screenshots of the market showing apps in full & functional compatibility on my device running @ 140dpi
(UPDATE) Apps Installing despite market showing incompatibility
Ok, so my wife was fidgeting around in the market & she showed me something amazing. apps that should be compatible but are not can be still installed. apparently my precious hack was not 100% effective A few apps still showed incompatibility. But they can be installed too. Here's how you do it.
a)go to settings, select applications & then select manage applications.
b)find and select market & then select clear cache(trust me its needed)
Now you can go & search your desired app in the market
c)Choose the app and hit install before the whole app page loads,as in, the screenshots, reviews & details etc.
d)Choose accept & install and voila!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are installing an incompatible.
Attached some screenshots for proof!!!!!!!!!!!
This doesnt work anymore so if any of u wanna fix market compatibility issues please refer this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20624277&postcount=13
its not my work so please thank the op for his efforts on this if & when it worls for u
If you have a rooted phone, you can change LCD density using nitrality app
available in the market.
JohnstonF said:
If you have a rooted phone, you can change LCD density using nitrality app
available in the market.
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didnt know of it, thanks!!! but are market apps still compatible after you change the dpi settings on the new market?
I don't understand how this is a workaround. All that's done in OP is the dpi's changed in build.prop (which is what most apps/custom roms do anyway). Any apps that would be incompatible still are. Am I missing something?
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I don't understand how this is a workaround. All that's done in OP is the dpi's changed in build.prop (which is what most apps/custom roms do anyway). Any apps that would be incompatible still are. Am I missing something?
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i was talking about market apps that are compatible with a particular device becoming incompatible once you change your device's default display density to any other value.
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I don't understand how this is a workaround. All that's done in OP is the dpi's changed in build.prop (which is what most apps/custom roms do anyway). Any apps that would be incompatible still are. Am I missing something?
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I don't understand how it works but it works great for me! No more problems installing updates or new apps... Only did my updates that weren't working before and tried installing a few things so not sure it works for everything, but for what I wanted it's great!
OMG - someone fixed the market compatibility issue with non-standard LCD resolutions!!
well HALLELUJAH!!
below is the market app for the fix - this developer is apparently a GENIUS, being the first person on EARTH to SOLVE this frustrating issue! - I have tested it out on my G2 and it ROCKS!!
LCD Density Modder Pro
this doesnt work anymore so if any of u wanna fix market compatibility issues please refer this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20624277&postcount=13
it works 100% for me so please thank the op for his efforts if it works for u as well (trust me it will work)
halo
i don't see so well and the Resolution in the one s is to high to me
i raise the DPI Through rom toolbox to 260
but i get some error of the system ui "Unfortunately system UI has stopped"
for example when i enter to "recent up" i got this erorr and i can't enter there....
there is a way to fix it ??
thanks
If I'm not totally wrong raising the resolution will result in smaller letters. You should lower it instead. So please try it.
And you can change letter size within settings -> display & gestures -> font size. By default it is medium, so you can change to large or extra large.
At least under accessibility there is an option named TalkBack, which will activate a spoken feedback to what you touch, choose or activate. I hope your ability to see is not that bad!
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At least under accessibility there is an option named TalkBack, which will activate a spoken feedback to what you touch, choose or activate. I hope your ability to see is not that bad!
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I just checked that out.
What's with the notification about it "collecting" info? Collecting it where? And what? I didn't go any futher.....
Tomney,
I am not sure if this will actually work but if you have root you can edit your build.prop file. In that file there is a line that refers to ro.sf.lcd_density. By adjusting that number up or down you can change the dpi of the screen. Now that does not necessarily mean that all of your apps or even the Sense UI will work correctly, but it might be worth a try.
If you want to easily do this I would download the BuildProp Editor app from the market.
Haven't tried it on this phone, but at least on every sense Rom I've used for the hero changing LCD density has always messed up everything. One of the reasons I allways used aosp
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Tomney,
I am not sure if this will actually work but if you have root you can edit your build.prop file. In that file there is a line that refers to ro.sf.lcd_density. By adjusting that number up or down you can change the dpi of the screen. Now that does not necessarily mean that all of your apps or even the Sense UI will work correctly, but it might be worth a try.
If you want to easily do this I would download the BuildProp Editor app from the market.
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as i said i did it with romtoolbox. it is the same , i raise the dpi to 260....
it makes some problems with system ui and i got some errors
i now replace the rom to miui and the dpi change doesn't Affects the system ui
dpi change can be on a rom without htc sense ui and i think even regular ice !
but..... now there is some problem with the market because Resolution Compatibility i think... there is some app i can't download .....
for now i need to come back to 240 dpi for download some apps and its Annoying
maybe if could change the Resolution to Exactly 800\480 i wouldn't get the market-app-Compatibility issue but i dont know how... maybe someone know how to do it?
my vision isn't so bad and i know the regular options aka font enlarger Etc ...
dpi change is the best choice for me .
DISCLAIMER: As I don't have a Note 2 I have not tested these mods and will not guarantee that they will work on your device or that they will not cause harm on your device/data or whatever. In using these mods, you are doing it at your own risk and I am not to be held responsible for any loss/damage. Before you proceed, be sure you know what you are doing, otherwise, I advice that you stop and don't proceed. Anyway, for the brave, curious and knowledgeable souls, hope it works for you.
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Hello Note 2 Friends,
For those who want an intro, please read the history below but for those in a hurry (hope you know what you are doing) then just read on.
NOTE: This mod is FREE for any user or dev to use in their ROMs. I allow anybody who is interested to use/alter this mod as they want because I believe it is the only way to make it better. If you are using this mod in your custom ROM and would like me to post links to your ROM thread here, then please let me know. User choice is a good thing.
NOTE: The major hurdles for this project is already done. It is confirmed working and is being used by some custom roms throughout the Note 2 forums and its variants. Future developments will now only be incremental updates for new firmware versions and some minor features.
VIDEO LINK with this MOD in action. Thanks to grilleld
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Requirements: Rooted, deodex Note 2 ROM with busybox preferably close to stock as much as possible at this stage. heavily modified roms may present difficulties in using the mods.
1. Install an alternative launcher like Apex, Nova, ADW or any multi-dpi friendly launcher.
2. Install an alternative keyboard like Swype, Swiftkey or any multi-dpi friendly keyboard.
3. Download flashable ZIP below for your respective rom/device version and flash thru recovery.
DOWNLOADS
UI SWITCHER app - updated with ability to enable/disable Minimize button and Home and Back buttons in tablet mode only without reboot.
N7100-XXDMF2
N7100-XXDME6
Sprint-L900-VPAMC2
Note2-T889UVBMD1_TMobile
Note2-I605VRAMC3-Verizon
Note2_I317UCAMC3_ATT
N7105-XXDMC3
N719-KEBMD4
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Changelog: 28 June 2013
Updated and Added versions for Note 2 AT&T, Verizon, TMobile, N7105 and N719.
Changelog: 24 June 2013
Updated UI Switcher app with ability to enable/disable minimize button, enable/disable home and back button in tablet mode
Removed unlimited multiwindow apps hack
Use Xposed Multiwindow Apps Manager to control which apps appear on both the sidebar (flashbar) and the bottom traybar
19 June 2013
N7100-XXDMF2 - unlimited multiwindow apps modded to work with the updated UI Switcher app.
N7100-XXDME6 - unlimited multiwindow apps modded to work with the updated UI Switcher app.
23 April 2013
N7100-XXDME1 v2.2 - same as v2.1 but with the unlimited multiwindow hack removed and in its place, you will get the ability to choose the apps you want to enable both on the bottom traybar and the sidebar/flashbar by using my Xposed Multiwindow Apps Manager module which runs on top of the Xposed Framework. You can download and see installation and use info on my dedicated module THREAD HERE.
N7100-XXDME1 v2 - tablet is now @ 213 dpi, phablet at 220 for text/page readability. Updated UI Switcher app included in the zip.
N7100-XXDME1 v2.1 - same as above but with possible fix for Recents lag.
N7100-XXDME1 --> For those who want tablet mode with HOME and BACK soft buttons disabled, use this SystemUI.apk and for those who prefer white themed SecSettings, use this SecSettings.apk.
N7100-XXDMD2 --> For those who want tablet mode with HOME and BACK soft buttons disabled, use this SystemUI.apk and for those who prefer white themed SecSettings, use this SecSettings.apk.
N719-KEBMD4
N7105-XXDMC3
Sprint-L900-VPAMC2
TMobile-T889-UVBMB4
N7100-XXDMC3 (as grilleld has solely helped me through the testing phase, I have passed all updated files to him).
4. Download UI Switcher app above and install, run it, grant superu permission, and you are set to go from PHONE to TABLET to PHABLET and back and forth. (DPI ranges: TABLET(144-213...default option is 213), PHABLET(2014-220...default option is 213), PHONE(221-320...default option is 320).
5. To add more apps to the multiwindow bar/tray, use my Xposed Multiwindow Apps Manager module (requires that you already have Xposed Framework installed) which you can download on my dedicated thread HERE. Enabling/disabling apps requires a soft reboot for system to recognize the change.
6. ENJOY! POST FEEDBACK and SCREENSHOTS or VIDEOS.
7. A simple THANKS would be nice.
NOTE: In using these mods, you may lose mods/features that you already installed previously that affects the following files ( SystemUI.apk, SecSettings.apk, FlashBarService.apk, framework-res.apk, services.jar and android.policy.jar).
Moving from one UI to another affects stability of stock apps so you might want to choose alternatives. Use Xposed App Settings to correct misplaced layouts of stock apps or you can import apps from Note 10.1, note 8 and Tab 2. Use multi-dpi Play Store. I suggest you choose one UI and optimised apps for it and stick with it. TW Launcher does not like changing UI so you may encounter frequent FC so be sure you install alternative launcher. You can go to settings and delete data for TW Launcher to fix it. Stock browser does not like window mode so it is best to use the Note 8 stock browser. Dialer/Contacts will have layout issues and may FC in window mode so I advise not to launch it in window mode or you can just use Note 10.1 or Note 8 Contacts/Dialer which solves this issues or better yet install alternative Contacts/Dialer from PlayStore.
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BIG Thanks to wanam for always being helpful, soloilmeglio for sharing issues, grilleld for testing, bjbinc, and to all those who have given me the files for different device models.
THREAD HISTORY BELOW: For those who want to know how it started.
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Hello Note 2 Friends,
I hope you don't mind me crashing into your forum. First, I want to tell you I don't have a Note 2 but I have a Note 1 and some Note 2 users who have been following my threads in the Note 1 forum have been nagging me for quite some time now about bringing some features of my mods from Note 1 to Note 2. It took me awhile but I decided to give it a shot, but I was hoping I could get your help along the way. This is a work in progress (or development in progress) and I ask you to understand the limitations that I have considering I don't own the device. If in the process I am not able to achieve the goal I set out to accomplish, I would ask the moderators to delete this thread but in the meantime, to those who are interested, please, let us help each other achieve the goal.
So what is the goal?
The goal is to get a working TouchWiz Tablet UI and Phablet UI with floating multiwindows using the stock Note 2 systemui/frameworks so all the stock features are maintained and at higher dpis so text and pages are readable. The end goal is something like the photos at the bottom of this post.
I intend to do this in several stages.
1. Make a multi-dpi SystemUI that can scale from Tablet, Phablet and Phone dpis.
2. Trigger Tablet and Phablet UI at higher densities to make texts and pages readable.
3. Floating Multiwindows.
Before I proceed I want to make it clear that this goal may or may not be achievable because of my limitations and maybe limitations of code in the stock Note 2 firmware. I have not tested this on a Note 2 device and I posted it here to solicit volunteers for testing and for feedback. In the process of testing, please let me know any issues (possibly with more details, descriptions and screenshots) so we can iron out those issues.
Let us start with stage 1.
Requirements: rooted deodex rom - XXDMC3 (I used Wanam's XXDMC3 Rom as base so it is preferable to start with that, although it may work with other roms. But since it is a first stage, I want to be close to stock as possible and do themes/mods later). Please make a backup before you proceed - Very Important.
a. Install an alternative launcher like Apex or Nova, etc.
b. Install an alternative keyboard like Swype, Swiftkey, etc.
c. Download THIS and flash thru recovery. Reboot.
d. Now, let us test if it works.
e. Install build prop editor and change ro.sf.lcd_density value to 200 (tablet).
f. See if tablet UI is triggered at 200 dpi. If it is, then good.
g. Test Phablet UI by changing ro.sf.lcd_density value to 220. Then Reboot.
h. Waiting for your feedback...
Note: These are the dpis for the different UIs: 221 to 320 -> Phone UI, 201 to 220 -> Phablet UI, 160 to 200 -> Tablet UI.
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Stage 2
It seems Stage 1 is complete but only for some ROMs - the reason I believe is due to heavy modification of the SystemUI specially with regards to battery themes and maybe the use of addon frameworks like simplistic but tablet UI works with unmodified and slightly modified N7100 MC3 roms.
Stage 2 is partly done by stage 1 already because tablet UI is triggered at higher densities. Technically, tablet ui for the Note 2 is supposed to start at 144 dpi and phablet ui at 192 dpi but because of the modified frameworks, it is triggered at minimum 200 for tablet and minimum 220 for phablet. I dont know if tablet @ 200 dpi or phablet @ 220 dpi is good enough for you Guys size-wise as I can not see without a test device so you will have to tell me the sweet spot (what dpi) for tablet and phablet so I can modify the triggered density and make adjustments in spacing/padding of the navigation buttons/lockscreen shortcuts, etc. If you use _TB_TB xposed Tablet UI trigger found HERE with the Xposed Framework and trigger tablet ui at different densities and see which is the "sweet spot" dpi. Another is modifying Settings to include the quick launch option to enable/disable quicklaunch options on the systembar.
NOTE: While _TB_TB (he is the author of TabletUI trigger by the way) made a post here to not mess with dpi, that is what TabletUI trigger actually does. The difference between his method and mine is that mine has fine-grained control and can give you the option to move from one UI to another with properly spaced nav bar buttons. When and "IF" my mod is finished I will provide a very simple app to move from one UI to another and from Stock Multiwindow or Floating Multiwindow. Please take note of the word "IF" because there is a possibilty that the Note 2 firmware may not have the code for these features like it does for the Note 1 and Note 10.1 and Note 8.
Reading some of the posts, I believe a lot of devs have already attempted to go past Stage 3 and encountered some problems/issues considering they have a device to test with so I am thinking maybe Note 2 does not have the essential codes for floating windows. I believe they are smart enough to know how floating windows works and how it is enabled. This makes me think twice whether to proceed to stage 3 or not. But there is one test I need to make to know if it works or not but that would be on stage 3 so now you just have to tell me the best tablet dpi or phablet dpi and please post screenshots of graphical errors or whatever so I know how to fix them.
For those using the tablet and phablet UI, I know there are layout problems with stock apps because they can't scale well at lower dpis. You can use alternative Note 10.1 or Note 8 ported apps which are already in their respective forums and I recommend you use xposed framework and app settings module to set your preferred app layouts. Another is modifying Flashbar multiwindow for multi-dpi but I need to get the screen dimensions so I can properly mod it. If you install Screeninfo app, it will tell you the screen sizes (w x h) if using tablet/phablet ui and let me know the dimensions or maybe a screenshot so I will be able to modify Flashbar correctly.
For other Note 2/SGS 3 models like AT&T and Verizon,etc, you need to give me your Rom-related files so I can mod them. I need the SystemUI.apk, FlashBarService.apk, SecSettings.apk, framework-res.apk, twframework-res.apk, android.policy.jar and services.jar. Please state the device model and JB version so I can properly label them for others.
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Stage 3
Stage 3 is complete at least for the N7100 model with MC3 firmware. There are some limitations with the floating windows of Note 2 like no "Resize button" when apps are maximized/fullscreen because there are missing drawables in framework-res.apk and some incomplete multiwindow code. The truth is the Note 1 has more mature multiwindow code than the Note 2 and because of not having this device I could not possibly recreate the missing resources and code that are missing in Note 2 firmware. In fact, I would say the Note 2 JB 4.1.1 has more complete resources and code for floating multiwindows than the JB 4.1.2. If anyone is interested in the JB 4.1.1 then you can send me a PM together with the necessary files and I'll try to do the same mod for you.
Disclaimer: Please don't do this if you don't know what you are doing. Do this at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damages this may do.
tested with hawkish rom but no luck, the systemui has stop
downloading wanam rom base now and test
thanks for an awesome mod ,im waiting for this long long time
i will test this.. give me some time
its works with wanam rom..systemui multi dpi work with 200, 220 and 320 dpi
Haha. My nagging worked. Sort of. Hope this mod works for all note 2 versions. 7100 and the 7105.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda premium
i tried with FakeJap 1.08.. everything including the Stock keyboard and Touchwiz launcher worked in 200 DPI.. but in 220 DPI, the Stock launcher didnt work..
i was not able to activate the floating window though..
For those that don't know about this. This mod is fantastic. Xperiacle. You should link your YouTube videos of this stuff in action.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda premium
Edit: can't seem to download the file.
this zip just 1 step of 3 step , if its works with all rom then xperiacle will do the next step
be patient...
Thanks Xperiacle trying that with no luck I had problems with the bottom multiwindow tray bar will look into your work to learn more!! Thanks a lot!
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@xperiacable........
This patch is made my life easy......
Am doing a rom with n10 port but I was missing some thing so I thought will pm you yesterday.....but 2day I saw this ........
Can I know how to add minimize buttons fo windows..I mean 3 nuttons......
Hats off to your work....
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
I got bootloop on stock deodexed mc3 7105 rom.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium
test on Phoenix ROM v10 based DMC3 firm. and it's Works..!! :good:
at "setting", if see on portrait look not good, but in landscape look very well...
can I change "setting DPI" with xposed framework...? what is the best DPI for "Setting"
*"setting" I mean like my attach.
thx
sorry for bad english..
Edit: floating multiwindows not work
SystemUI keeps crashing here.
X-Note v2.1 Zero
No floating windows in WanamLite rom. Will try another one.
Anyway thanks alot xperiacle, good work!
Try this samsung keyboard: works in tablet mode:
http://db.tt/bJVMnXzy
AFAIK in note2 devices dpi 145~160 is for tablet (145 gives cleaner UI) and 213 for phablet, please try it. User of Meoo's note 10.1 port.
This is just the first step towards the goal of floating Windows guys. It's not there yet. Xperiacle stated this is first step. He doesn't own the device. Just want to make sure the system can function at multiple dpi's. The next step will come later after having success with that.
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Xposed...
Maybe instead of messing around with dpi try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
plus
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/microdownloads/tabletui-trigger.22/viewfile
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will this work with sf on my stock dmc3 rom?
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Now this is great
Had to change to wanamlite since systemui crashed with latest omega build.
Now this is great
Had to change to wanamlite since systemui crashed with latest omega build.
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Even it crashesh with revolution HD
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The phones keep becoming inferior with every superior model getting launched. Some users might not want to buy a new phone just yet. You might want to get the most out of your device while it lasts. To compensate for the continously increasing screen sizes and resolutions in the newer phones, we can change the Screen Density of our devices in order to utilize our screens more efficiently.
Most manufacturers stick to the standard DPI of 240 on the large screened phones like Samsung Galaxy S II or HTC Desire HD, so it might be too big to really make efficient use of the Android device.
Still, there is hope. Just make sure that you are rooted and equipped with Root Explorer or a free app like ES File Explorer in order to access the Root owned partition of the device.
Method:
1. Open Root Explorer
2. Go to /system
3. Click on Mount RW (It shall appear aa Mount RO)
4. Look for build.prop. Long press on the file and press Open file in Editor
5. Scroll down to ro.sf.lcd_density=240
6. Change the value to anywhere between 180 and 240. The lower the value, the higher density your screen will have.
7. Click on the Menu button , and Save and Exit.
8. Reboot.
You should now have a phone with the same screen size but alot more density, slightly smaller text and more space to use applications on.
This guide can be used on all Android phone, even the smaller MDPI and LDPI phones to make your screen to appear bigger and more useful . However, you will have to tinker with the value unless you find one that suits you best.
If some applications cannot span properly to the new screen size, download Spare Parts from the market, uncheck Compatibility Mode in the options, and reboot.
Some launchers may act wierd , however most do look good with a higher density look!
Do press the Thanks button if this guide has helped!
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I am using 160. With this value you don't have problems with play store.
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I am using 160. With this value you don't have problems with play store.
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What issues did you experience with play store before?
When I used different values between 160 and 240, i. e. 180 or 200, I had compatibility problems with play store. New program version weren't shown as update, and if I searched for apps the message Not compatible with this device appeared. With 160 no problems with unhacked play store.
On my OnePlus 3T and my S7 Edge, there is an option in the Display settings that allows me to adjust the overall display size. It will reduce or increase the look and size of the entire display (smaller text, icons, menus). Does anyone know if the Mate 9 has the same menu, or anything similar?
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On my OnePlus 3T and my S7 Edge, there is an option in the Display settings that allows me to adjust the overall display size. It will reduce or increase the look and size of the entire display (smaller text, icons, menus). Does anyone know if the Mate 9 has the same menu, or anything similar?
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If you enable that developer options, there is an option labeled "Smallest width", changing that will adjust the dpi and scale everything smaller or bigger.
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If you enable that developer options, there is an option labeled "Smallest width", changing that will adjust the dpi and scale everything smaller or bigger.
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Thanks! I'll give it a try tomorrow.
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Thanks! I'll give it a try tomorrow.
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FYI...The bigger the number, the smaller everything gets. It's the opposite of changing the density in the build prop. I personally like to leave my display size at large and set the smallest width value to 500.
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tsquare2112 said:
On my OnePlus 3T and my S7 Edge, there is an option in the Display settings that allows me to adjust the overall display size. It will reduce or increase the look and size of the entire display (smaller text, icons, menus). Does anyone know if the Mate 9 has the same menu, or anything similar?
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In the settings menu, you tap...display then tap view mode. Then you can choose large, medium or small. I personally like changing the smallest width in developer settings.
Maybe is it possible to get tablet ui working here? Tryed to change dpi through dev options, but nothing, if i even set it to 600.
On Nexus 6p, i put that on 590 and had tablet ui in apps working.
You can just change it in the display mode setting no need to mess about I have it on small
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Esterra said:
Maybe is it possible to get tablet ui working here? Tryed to change dpi through dev options, but nothing, if i even set it to 600.
On Nexus 6p, i put that on 590 and had tablet ui in apps working.
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I could get a quasi tablet looking interface for gmail app using a dpi of 800. By tablet looking interface I mean that, besides the usual list of emails, some of the options you get by swiping to right from left edge were present on the screen without swiping. For example I now had the option to switch email provider, (from gmail to aol) without swiping. The problem is that changing dpi to 800 hosed "settings". It would crash if I tried to open it. Fortunately the dpi did not stick when I rebooted. For those that use Dolphin browser, by changing dpi to 480 (from the default 432) you can get a 4 by 4 grid of icons for speed dial (instead of the 3 by 3 that comes by default setting of dpi).
Personally, I would not want my global dpi to be 800. I would just want certain apps to run with higher dpi. Normally I do this with the Xposed module App Settings. But, as AFAIK, that is not possible on nougat at this point. If someone knows how to modify an app to change it's individual dpi setting please do chime in!