I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem. I changed the LCD density in build.prop using Root Explorer. Everything is working fine, however when I tried to download a couple of apps from the market that I had previously installed (then uninstalled) it said my device was not compatible. I changed the LCD density back and was able to download them fine.
After downloading the apps again I changed the LCD density back to 200, and even though it said my device was not compatible, the apps run perfectly.
I've seen a few other threads on this issue for different devices but nobody has come up with a fix. Are others on this device experiencing the same issues and does anyone know of a fix?
Thanks!
Yep, I first noticed it yesterday. "My Apps" in the Market didn't list everything I had downloaded, and I wasn't able to see a MOG update that I knew had been posted. I wish I'd known off the bat it was a density issue (I was running 200 at the time) instead of doing a factory reset, getting stuck in clockwork for a little while, and reflashing my rom...
This is a really noob question..i've been seeing all these posts about display density... What is the advantage of modifying this?
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Techluv said:
This is a really noob question..i've been seeing all these posts about display density... What is the advantage of modifying this?
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Gives it a more high definition look, and makes the gigantic items on this phone smaller.
I'm Revolting and Home-Less, how about you?
I lowered the density by 10 just to try and it really effed up the phone app so I restored it.
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I need assistance from another Xoom'er with sketchbook pro please PM me
What's your issue? I have the paid version.
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"Paid" apps are supposed to verify you own them before they work right? I have seen before where if I remove my gmail account from my tablet then some apps break and won't run properly. With that said, I paid for sketchbook pro and can't re-download it to my Xoom because 3.2.2 changed the screen density. I'm looking for a way to get the app again without going through "unkown" sources. The screen density change has caused the market to drop it entirely off the list when browsing from my Xoom and from the web I can't push it back to the Xoom.
I did download a "copy" but when I run it it says cracked by so and so and I really don't trust cracked software so I uninstalled it.
Are you able to download it to your XOOM from the online browser market? If you have a VZW XOOM, it should still work. If not, you may have to download it to your phone and pull the APK and sideload it on your XOOM (your phone would have to be rooted to do that.)
Also, for future reference, Titanium Backup is your friend.
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Are you able to download it to your XOOM from the online browser market? If you have a VZW XOOM, it should still work. If not, you may have to download it to your phone and pull the APK and sideload it on your XOOM (your phone would have to be rooted to do that.)
Also, for future reference, Titanium Backup is your friend.
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Trying to push it to the Xoom = your device is incompatible.
Autodesk has for some reason locked this app into only working on a certain screen density. It will not download to my Nexus One either.
And your tip is well noted, but who would have thought sending their Xoom off to get upgraded to 4G would come back a different screen density... and on top of that who knew it would make so many apps incompatible LOL.
Worst comes to worst... I can just wait. Autodesk will fix the issue on their own sooner or later but I thought I'd ask around.
I have a question to those with SB Pro too. How are your drawings on the Xoom? I can draw well with pencil and paper but the touch response on the xoom kills me. I can hardly get a line that's not all squiggly. This is making me consider a lenovo with a digitiser for my next tab.
Charlie_Don't_Surf said:
I have a question to those with SB Pro too. How are your drawings on the Xoom? I can draw well with pencil and paper but the touch response on the xoom kills me. I can hardly get a line that's not all squiggly. This is making me consider a lenovo with a digitiser for my next tab.
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They look terrible, but i'm not an artist by any stretch
Flash the tachi kernel and overclock to 1.5. It fixed my lag issues.
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I wonder why in the world they would change the screen density. Is the change obvious? Does it look better, or worse?
Another thing you can try, if you're XOOM is rooted, is to change the screen density manually (or use the screen density changer app in the market) to something that the app will recognize, then change it back to stock after downloading the app and see if it works.
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I wonder why in the world they would change the screen density. Is the change obvious? Does it look better, or worse?
Another thing you can try, if you're XOOM is rooted, is to change the screen density manually (or use the screen density changer app in the market) to something that the app will recognize, then change it back to stock after downloading the app and see if it works.
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This. I am curious to know what density they changed it to. Was it only from sending it in for the 4G upgrade? I have an unrooted Xoom WiFi I am pretty sure stock density is 180. What did the stock density change to?
Hey guys is anyone else getting market issues with boca? I'm getting a lot of "sorry this app is not compatible with your device" errors.
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Good job I managed to figure it out. XD
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Well i have the same issue ,seems i can't solve this issue so I install different rom.
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Well i have the same issue ,seems i can't solve this issue so I install different rom.
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you need to change the DPI in the build.prop to 240
Flash gapps and change dpi to 160 for full tablet market (most compatable) or dpi 240 for full regular market.
Thanks for clearing that up diz, now though I'm going to have to figure out how to resize the android keyboard, as it looks kind of screwed up with the doing at 160.
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Simply install LcdDensity from Android market and temporarily change your dpi to 160 to be able to use the Market.
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Hey guys,
Maybe there is anyone out there who can help me with my little problem.
Some days ago, I changed from the SGS2 to the SGNOTE, I flashed CM9 because its beautiful to use and is was like BOOOM when I tried to change my density to 190 and tablet mode was running flawlessly. Its amazing, very beautiful and comfortable to use. There is only one problem. The Play Store won't show me normal apps anymore. Only tablet ones. That's not a big problem but its weiring. So I have to access Play Store via browser to see what's new.
Does anyone know, how to change the device information for play store, to get the normal phone apps again?
Thanks in advance!
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You would have to have a modded market. Or try ParanoidAndroid. That way you can have more control over lcd density. And it is based on cm9.
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You would have to have a modded market. Or try ParanoidAndroid. That way you can have more control over lcd density. And it is based on cm9.
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There is also another Option by only editing some txt files...
Yeah I know about Paranoidandroid. In my opinion ist too crappy. It works not half as good as pure cm9. I know why I don't want to use it, their programming progress is also... I would say a little bit slow.
I know from my HD2 times that something like that was possible...
Anyone have an idea?
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There is also another Option by only editing some txt files...
Yeah I know about Paranoidandroid. In my opinion ist too crappy. It works not half as good as pure cm9. I know why I don't want to use it, their programming progress is also... I would say a little bit slow.
I know from my HD2 times that something like that was possible...
Anyone have an idea?
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Wow, kind of harsh, but whatever. I have no problems with PA it is solid.
Nope, don't have any other ideas.
at what settings would the market think that you are using a tablet
I wanted to download adobe photoshop touch application
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at what settings would the market think that you are using a tablet
I wanted to download adobe photoshop touch application
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Anything under 213 DPI is considered tablet. (including 213 as well)
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Anything under 213 DPI is considered tablet. (including 213 as well)
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That's the problem. The option I said before was to edit the build prop file. I tried to change device names... everything to i9100. Except the fingerprint because I haven't found a valid one... I tried also to reset the dpi value... no change... after a reboot only a 240 dpi screen said hello to me... tablet play store is here again... I forgot something... but what?
Anyone here using stock cm9? Can you tell us if you have normal play store or tablet one?
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Anything under 213 DPI is considered tablet. (including 213 as well)
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That is true but the market does not think your phone is a tablet.
There are some tablet specific apps that i wanted purchase.
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That's the problem. The option I said before was to edit the build prop file. I tried to change device names... everything to i9100. Except the fingerprint because I haven't found a valid one... I tried also to reset the dpi value... no change... after a reboot only a 240 dpi screen said hello to me... tablet play store is here again... I forgot something... but what?
Anyone here using stock cm9? Can you tell us if you have normal play store or tablet one?
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No reason to change device name. Changing the build.prop should change your density. If it doesn't, you may not be rooted properly or something didn't work right. What are you using to change it?
Stock CM9 would use the regular play store.
You can search the forums (probably Themes/Apps) and find a Vending.apk, which is the modded market.
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That is true but the market does not think your phone is a tablet.
There are some tablet specific apps that i wanted purchase.
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When I change my density, the play store acts like a tablet and shows me tablet apps.
This ROM I'm on (PA) is edited to make the play store detect both phone and tablet apps, I think.
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When I change my density, the play store acts like a tablet and shows me tablet apps.
This ROM I'm on (PA) is edited to make the play store detect both phone and tablet apps, I think.
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Can you please check if photoshop touch application is listed in your playstore in the tablet mode.
Thanks
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You would have to have a modded market. Or try ParanoidAndroid. That way you can have more control over lcd density. And it is based on cm9.
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So, if I set the Play Store in PA at 320 dpi it would act as if I'm on phone mode and not tablet?
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No reason to change device name. Changing the build.prop should change your density. If it doesn't, you may not be rooted properly or something didn't work right. What are you using to change it?
Stock CM9 would use the regular play store.
You can search the forums (probably Themes/Apps) and find a Vending.apk, which is the modded market.
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When I change my density, the play store acts like a tablet and shows me tablet apps.
This ROM I'm on (PA) is edited to make the play store detect both phone and tablet apps, I think.
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I read some posts where people managed this via device name and label. I also read something where people solved their problem with density. Its a little bit weird...
And only to be sure... you have tablet store if on the home page of the store is a tile placed called "suggestions for tablets" or something like this...
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Can you please check if photoshop touch application is listed in your playstore in the tablet mode.
Thanks
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I've tried on both CM9 and Paranoid Android under 213 DPI, and neither let me purchase Photoshop Touch.
I imagine app compatibility is device-specific and has little to do with non-standard DPI.
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I've tried on both CM9 and Paranoid Android under 213 DPI, and neither let me purchase Photoshop Touch.
I imagine app compatibility is device-specific and has little to do with non-standard DPI.
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i guess i will have to wait to get a tablet just to purchase the app.
Galaxy note would have the best device in the market now for this app since it can use fine tipped stylus
Silberpfeil3110 said:
And only to be sure... you have tablet store if on the home page of the store is a tile placed called "suggestions for tablets" or something like this...
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I had this on Stunner ROM... Not anymore on PA. Weird, because I ran both on 213 dpi.
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The problem with tablet play store is solved.
My steps were as following:
1. Flash a new update from cm9 or any from you want to use. Standard density should be set (240).
2. Clear Market data in settings and open it.
3. If you are able to choose an app and download it, close play store and make a backup (app + data) via TB.
4. Change your density to your favourite one and reboot.
5. Market should be still phone market. If not, restore from TB but it should not be necessary.
Best regards.
Deleting data is the best case strp also for apps causing trouble
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Sorry guys I have to correct my last post.
This method won't work. Only the first minutes when ROM is fresh. After that its not possible to get normal market back.
But now I have a working solution.
LCD Density Changer Pro
You can change the density at first. Then you have an option to fix market compatibility issues. And it really works.
What I have done:
1) Because we have no chance to download or buy the app in market because its not shown, we have to get the app over our friend Google. (But don't point with the finger at me now, go on reading)
2) Since you have downloaded and installed the app, change your density and restart. After that open LCD Density Changer Pro again and go to Fix Market. There you can choose with which density market should run, or better which density market should think that its running.
3) A special modded market for your density will be created and you can download it. Additional you can download another app which will make this mod permanent by applying it every startup.
4) Finished. You have now the normal phone store with all the benefits. And concerning step 1 you can buy the app afterwards to thank the developer for this app (like I have done).
You can't do anything wrong, every step is explained inside the app.
Best regards
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Yeah I know about Paranoidandroid. In my opinion ist too crappy. It works not half as good as pure cm9. I know why I don't want to use it, their programming progress is also... I would say a little bit slow.\
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Well, I would say that you're wrong - it works not as 1/4 as good as pure CM9, and we're slowly working on making it completely unusable.
Sorry, couldn't resist
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Well, I would say that you're wrong - it works not as 1/4 as good as pure CM9, and we're slowly working on making it completely unusable.
Sorry, couldn't resist
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No problem man, fun is half of the life...
As long as cm9 didn't support tablet mode (at this time I was using my old sgs2) tablet mode was interesting and paranoid was the first from supporting this. The idea was good but the screen too small xD when I got my note I flashed cm9 at first because I used it most of the time on the sgs2... and at this time tablet mode was also working more than fine. Maybe cm9 contains not as much tweaks as paranoid but its more stable and that's the truth...
But hey, go on with your work. There are many people following you and believe in your hard work.. so thumbs up!
I installed a local news app which is optimised for resolution 1200x800. I was unable to download through Google play due to this but found the apk in a forum. It works sort of well except that the bottom of some articles are cut off. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to overcome this maybe some sort off app that stretches the articles ?
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Got it working perfectly though I used an app called 'blade buddy' which actually had 2 settings which I could change the LCD density. I changed both to 150 and the Age app plus my keyboard works perfectly. I could see one of the density settings changed to 159 so that must be the the one I changed through the LCD resolution app. Thanks for your responses hope these posts help somebody else.
I am on Cyanogen 10 -Jellybean.
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