Hi..
I've searched about this LCD Density setting and found that it works on other devices.
But I'm not succeed with my Optimus 2X, I use 2-3 tools from Market, none of them works (the value is resetted to 240 after reboot).
So, do someone know how to do this? please share to us..
Note: I haven't touch build.prop manually.. .. still not that comfy editing text settings directly .. will try that later..
Thanks!
gideonrs said:
Hi..
I've searched about this LCD Density setting and found that it works on other devices.
But I'm not succeed with my Optimus 2X, I use 2-3 tools from Market, none of them works (the value is resetted to 240 after reboot).
So, do someone know how to do this? please share to us..
Note: I haven't touch build.prop manually.. .. still not that comfy editing text settings directly .. will try that later..
Thanks!
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Edit build.prop
Just change the line lcddensity=240 to whatever you want, I personally use 200 and it stays after every reboot.
If using the new market you might run into to "app not compatible with your device" after changing the density - it can be worked around using an older market (I use 2.3.6)
gideonrs said:
Hi..
I've searched about this LCD Density setting and found that it works on other devices.
But I'm not succeed with my Optimus 2X, I use 2-3 tools from Market, none of them works (the value is resetted to 240 after reboot).
So, do someone know how to do this? please share to us..
Note: I haven't touch build.prop manually.. .. still not that comfy editing text settings directly .. will try that later..
Thanks!
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this is the best way to fiddle with it, imo every settings looks really bad with this phone.
I have an app for it
Its called lcd density changer and it works...
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I have an app for it
Its called lcd density changer and it works...
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he said that the app dosent work him (for me it does) but it dosent matter, best way is to fiddle with the file in case the app dosent work.
hi, all..
yes, finally i've decided to edit it manually ..
215 is the best for me (well, I just try 200, 190, 215.. .. for me 200 is a little bit blurry on font).
@rQvsnaps: after install that old market, did you stop market updater?
@pa.pn2: what's your app name? there's some LCD Density at market.
@shpapy: well, actually 215 is pretty good for me. Not too small, not too big (it displayed as small as my wife Ideos X5 3.7" -normal density- , but mine have extra line to view.. hey, our's is 4" ) ..
But I can't update some of my app; I know that there's some problem with installing app, but I think I can install them via web Market, just didn't think that it will prevent update too .. silly me..
So for now, I go back to 240.. hopefully there's some way for spoofing Market (or use older Market.. just wait for rQvsnaps feedback ).
Just freeze MarketUpdater.apk in Titanium backup and then uninstall updates of Market in Application manager in Android settings
Thank Rusty for this tip
gideonrs said:
hi, all..
yes, finally i've decided to edit it manually ..
215 is the best for me (well, I just try 200, 190, 215.. .. for me 200 is a little bit blurry on font).
@rQvsnaps: after install that old market, did you stop market updater?
@pa.pn2: what's your app name? there's some LCD Density at market.
@shpapy: well, actually 215 is pretty good for me. Not too small, not too big (it displayed as small as my wife Ideos X5 3.7" -normal density- , but mine have extra line to view.. hey, our's is 4" ) ..
But I can't update some of my app; I know that there's some problem with installing app, but I think I can install them via web Market, just didn't think that it will prevent update too .. silly me..
So for now, I go back to 240.. hopefully there's some way for spoofing Market (or use older Market.. just wait for rQvsnaps feedback ).
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I removed marketupdater, don't think ill be needing it anyway. Haven't had problems with apps not updating I think
Sent from my Optimus 2X using XDA App
.. I've tried that.. but still some app can't update (not shown) in My Apps.
But still can updated manually (search them & click update) rather than New Market (it's showing "Not Compatible").
For now.. I revert to 240 density.. but keep the old market .. like it better.. (faster, snappier)..
Thanks..
gideonrs said:
.. I've tried that.. but still some app can't update (not shown) in My Apps.
But still can updated manually (search them & click update) rather than New Market (it's showing "Not Compatible").
For now.. I revert to 240 density.. but keep the old market .. like it better.. (faster, snappier)..
Thanks..
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Yeh lcd density isn't advised for this phone strange though since most of the other android out there are fine with it I changed it in my old x10 pro and it was fine
Welp I guess we have to live with lunches that can draw 5x5 grids instead
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.. yeah.. for me it's not about the launcher, but for app (messages, taking notes)
I think this 4" screen should show more items than bigger items ..
Hi guys ive changed lcd density to 215 but the dockbar isnt on the right place its like it is surrounded by black border
Simply said it is to small
Any ideas?
Sry for my english^^
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA Premium App
@selami023: what's your launcher? I use LP and all is good.
i use toppogi rom its the LG launcher also the dial pad is not shown correctly, but denisty 215 looks very good, so hopefully we will find a solution.^^
selami023
yeah, it's looks very good ...
for me, the main problem is app update from market.
using old market, I have no problem with installing any new app, but my installed app (which listed not compatible) won't update (not listed in "My Apps").
I tried a lot of lcd density changers and no one seemed to work. It's better to just edit the build.prop because that works everytime you do it (remember to restart your device after you changed it). If you really want to use an app: The only app that could change my lcd density was ROM toolbox but I recommend to change the lcd density in build.prop.
anyaway to change without have problems ins market place?
anjo88 said:
anyaway to change without have problems ins market place?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1834330
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arcee: the star, the galaxy R, and the grand X are completely different devices. different components, different resolutions, different radios, different audio amps,different panel manufacturers, different almost everything. The designs have nothing in common other than being T2
tonyp: so it's either LG or nothing?
arcee: yes
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I have my LCD density currently set at 180 and all is fine. Except for a single app, it takes up like 2/3rds of the screen with gaps on the sides. How can I change this? Every other app is just fine. . . .
download "spare parts" and disable compatibility mode, restart your phone. i hope it works.
spare parts is in the android market, download it there.
romano76 said:
download "spare parts" and disable compatibility mode, restart your phone. i hope it works.
spare parts is in the android market, download it there.
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Worked like a champ. . . . Thanks a lot.
romano76 said:
download "spare parts" and disable compatibility mode, restart your phone. i hope it works.
Any way to specifically change for a single app via Root Explorer or similar? App in question is Nook for Android, which runs in the ugly phone edition mode ony device (galaxy player 5.0 w/native 240 dpi) but when I change system dpi to 160 or lower I get the nicer and fuller-featured "tablet" version of the app - however on the 5 inch screen everything else winds up too tiny and lags, hence hope of somehow forcing only Nook app to running at 160 dpi...
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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JOEyGADGET said:
romano76 said:
download "spare parts" and disable compatibility mode, restart your phone. i hope it works.
Any way to specifically change for a single app via Root Explorer or similar? App in question is Nook for Android, which runs in the ugly phone edition mode ony device (galaxy player 5.0 w/native 240 dpi) but when I change system dpi to 160 or lower I get the nicer and fuller-featured "tablet" version of the app - however on the 5 inch screen everything else winds up too tiny and lags, hence hope of somehow forcing only Nook app to running at 160 dpi...
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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same query
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romano76 said:
download "spare parts" and disable compatibility mode, restart your phone. i hope it works.
spare parts is in the android market, download it there.
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I'm using [Nov 4 ] SUNDAWG CM7 ROM's Native SD,CLK/MAG BEATS AUDIO,BRAVIA,XLOUD,720P http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945425 with DPI 160. Disabled "compatibility mode" in spare parts but it doesnot work with Pansi SMS. It doesnot show full screen, just only 50% full screen.
Hi All,
As the title asks... Is anyone else having issues with apps not displaying "fully" on the screen of the Note?
I have an issue with the "Scrabble Free" game where it runs ok but it only shows the game screen in the top left corner of the screen. It is showing the WHOLE page but it is less that a quarter the size of the screen.
Can someone maybe download this game and see if its that same for you? Its free. And if anyone has other apps that they have this issue with then perhaps share them here so we can make a list of these "wonky" apps.
If you know how to fix this then please advise as well.
Thanks,
Are you on non native DPI?
I am just guessing you could be-
Latest (I guess) Camera360 doesn't run in fullscreen.
anilisanil said:
Are you on non native DPI?
I am just guessing you could be-
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No. I have not changed the DPI settings at all however I am running Darky Note ROM... Perhaps the ROM has changed my DPI settings? Everything else seems normal on the ROM though except that in the Dialer for example and in the Task Manager app - the Selection Bar that is usually in the top of the screen shows now at the bottom but I thought this may be a feature of the ROM...
What is the standard / stock DPI of the Note?
Abagnale said:
Latest (I guess) Camera360 doesn't run in fullscreen.
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Thanks for the info. Would you mind perhaps DL'ing the Scrabble game to see if it does the same for you? I have an email out to EA Games on this but have not heard back yet. Perhaps I can get them to update the game for the Note if needed so that this issue can be avoided in the future...
yiannisthegreek said:
No. I have not changed the DPI settings at all however I am running Darky Note ROM... Perhaps the ROM has changed my DPI settings? Everything else seems normal on the ROM though except that in the Dialer for example and in the Task Manager app - the Selection Bar that is usually in the top of the screen shows now at the bottom but I thought this may be a feature of the ROM...
What is the standard / stock DPI of the Note?
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The stock DPI is 320.
But if you have not modded it the chances are that it is at the stock value.
Nevertheless, install any DPI changing software from the market, they generally show the current value. if you are at 320 dpi then it most probably is the problem with the app. otherwise just change to 320 reboot and check
anilisanil said:
The stock DPI is 320.
But if you have not modded it the chances are that it is at the stock value.
Nevertheless, install any DPI changing software from the market, they generally show the current value. if you are at 320 dpi then it most probably is the problem with the app. otherwise just change to 320 reboot and check
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Thanks for the info my friend. I will check this when I get home from work tonight as I have my Galaxy Nexus with me today and my Note is at home. I will give this a try and report back here.
Adult swim app does not display fully on stock rom
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Adult swim app does not display fully on stock rom
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Hmmmmm... Perhaps it IS an app related issue. Can you please install the Scrabble game and tell me if you have the same issue? That would be most helpful.
Thanks,
yiannisthegreek said:
Hmmmmm... Perhaps it IS an app related issue. Can you please install the Scrabble game and tell me if you have the same issue? That would be most helpful.
Thanks,
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Could you please post a link to the market?
I should mention that one of my chess clients also does not display properly. Granted chessboards are square...
It's an app issue. Various old apps have this problem.
For some apps, you can download spare parts and enable the compatibility mode.
If I do this for bonsai blast, it runs full screen but it is choppy.
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Could you please post a link to the market?
I should mention that one of my chess clients also does not display properly. Granted chessboards are square...
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Just search "Scrabble" in the market on your device an it should come right up...
ChodTheWacko said:
It's an app issue. Various old apps have this problem.
For some apps, you can download spare parts and enable the compatibility mode.
If I do this for bonsai blast, it runs full screen but it is choppy.
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Spare Parts eh? Is that what the app is called in the market? Just "Spare Parts"?
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Spare Parts eh? Is that what the app is called in the market? Just "Spare Parts"?
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Iam using Spare Parts+ (Plus), It fix this problem for some apps, but some apps are not made for Note, so it will not fix them , for ex. iGO Navigation
Ibrahim keyboard a keyboard for Arabic language. .. Does not show right. .. Smaller and looks funny. .. ..
Also have some app, not the main content of the app, but just the loading is no displaying fully (Match En Direct)
Hey Guys.
I have recently discovered how to change my LCD density using Rom Toolbox. I have changed it to make everything smaller, kind of zoomed out. I was so happy until I wasn't able to install apps off of Google Play. My question is: why does LCD density mess up market downloads and can it have a negative impact on the device? IE: does the screen have to constantly re-draw to set to new density?
If anyone is knowledgeable about how LCD density (build.prop) effects the device, can you please post below with your smartness Thanks.
i have seen how this work in my galaxy s where they had higher density roms.
i dont think it can actually hurt your device.
i have tried it on an ics rom on my n1 and i dont experience any trouble to install apps from play. may be its gb problem or specifically your rom?
actually i was surprised how well the system adapted to the new settings
except a few graphical artifacts everything looks ok.
btw i used 200 value on medroid 6.1 if i remember correctly.
ilusha2007 said:
i have seen how this work in my galaxy s where they had higher density roms.
i dont think it can actually hurt your device.
i have tried it on an ics rom on my n1 and i dont experience any trouble to install apps from play. may be its gb problem or specifically your rom?
actually i was surprised how well the system adapted to the new settings
except a few graphical artifacts everything looks ok.
btw i used 200 value on medroid 6.1 if i remember correctly.
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Yea, I tried lowering the density and I couldn't install any apps off of the market. I had to set back, reboot, and clear Play's data in order to download more apps. Happened to me on CM7.2, not sure if it is a rom limited problem or if that's just how it is.
The apps themselves aren't coded for such low (or high) pixel density for your device.
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The apps themselves aren't coded for such low (or high) pixel density for your device.
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as i said i havent expirianced any app related problems and i checked games as well
may be someone with cm7 can verefy?
Hi guys,
What DPI setting give you the best overall picture and text quality ?
Thank you
This has been asked many many times, but it depends on what your personal preferences are. I actually have come to like the 160 in the latest night lies. Anything between it and 120 breaks the Play Store, unless you install some market fixes. Some enjoy 155, 145, 132. And 120. But again, check it out for yourself and see which you like.
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nbhnohome said:
Hi guys,
What DPI setting give you the best overall picture and text quality ?
Thank you
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While different people like it at different numbers, the display was specifically designed to run at 132DPI. Thing is, Android only natively supports DPIs in increments of 40 so switching to 132 breaks the market. As such most people run at 160 (Too big) or 120 (Too small).
Personally, I think 120 looks better than 160 since 160 makes the tablet look like a blown up 7" tablet, and 120 is closer to 132 than 160 is. But choose what works best for you.
Does the Play Market/Store work with 120? I can just load 120/160 packs in CWM?
Yes, either 120 or 160 work with the Play Store. Anything other than those doesn't, unless you flash the Market Fix.
132 dpi is the best for me. Resolution and readability is fantastic.
Can someone link to 132 and Market fix packs?
Is this the market fix app?
LCD modder pro works great. I went to 132 and it is fantastic. Very sharp and clean looking
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The modder pro app seems to work just right, does everything automatic. But there was a modified market out there that you can install manually (vending.apk) and replace the stock one. I don't know if that was ever updated with the updated Google Play version though.
I'm in 240 dpi because many games doesn't work in 120 or 160 but in this mode I havn't thé dock with menu and back button. Plz help me.
erghaize said:
I'm in 240 dpi because many games doesn't work in 120 or 160 but in this mode I havn't thé dock with menu and back button. Plz help me.
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Dont use 240, drop to 160 or below. If an application has trouble with a DPI that low it wont run properly on ANY tablet as well as some smaller phones.
Ok. But for example my girlfriend plays with The sims freeplay and I've tested all resolution and it works only in 240 dpi. My question is: can i force the control bar to display or use an app ?
I've found the solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551644
Hi, I've altered the DPI on my m8 which of course has affected the way the dot view app works. I've tried using app settings to change The HTC.dotmatrix app but it still isn't displaying correctly. Has anyone else had any success?
jahaangle said:
Hi, I've altered the DPI on my m8 which of course has affected the way the dot view app works. I've tried using app settings to change The HTC.dotmatrix app but it still isn't displaying correctly. Has anyone else had any success?
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I changed my system dpi to 400 at one point but the incoming call screen's answer button was misaligned and the calendar/music notifications were also half obscured on the lockscreen. I also tried to change the lockscreen and the dialer via app settings back to the stock 480 to no avail. I think the problem is that from the next standard dpi down from 480 is 320, at which point sense apps do scale down properly and get back in to alignment. Any dpi between there won't scale properly because of how those apps are coded i'm afraid.
Yeah its a shame about that, its strange however that everything works apart from the clock, even caller id works fine. This is how it looks at the moment.
jahaangle said:
Yeah its a shame about that, its strange however that everything works apart from the clock, even caller id works fine. This is how it looks at the moment.
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This was something that was driving me nuts as well. I am sure the way that I got around it isn't the best or most elegant way (and I am sure someone will come up with something better very soon) but it worked. I should also mention that I converted to GPE.
Uninstall the update to the Dot Matrix app
Use App Settings w/Xposed Framework to set com.htc.dotmatrix to 480
modify dotmatrix.apk values-xxhdpi dimens.xml to match the size font you want
specifically the lines with "text_size_threeline_english" and "text_size_time"
copy new dotmatix.apk to /system/priv-app
set permissions properly for the app rw-r--r-- (644)
reboot phone
Of course, I take no responsibility if that apk does something to your phone. This is provided as is, blah blah blah. You get the point. It is on you if you try this and something goes wrong. Also, I won't know what to tell you if it doesn't work for you.
Great advice thanks! Will give it a whirl and see how I get on!
The attached version of the app here should be good to replace in roms that have the updated version of the dot matrix app. Also could be good for the updated version if it is installed automatically through google play. Same as before, just replace the app in the priv-app folder.
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The attached version of the app here should be good to replace in roms that have the updated version of the dot matrix app. Also could be good for the updated version if it is installed automatically through google play. Same as before, just replace the app in the priv-app folder.
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I have the same problem, but your modified *.apk doesn't work for me. Could this be due to me using a german rom (because of the text_size_threeline_english)? I've never modified an apk so my knowledge is pretty limited... thx in advance!
maynard_jk said:
I have the same problem, but your modified *.apk doesn't work for me. Could this be due to me using a german rom (because of the text_size_threeline_english)? I've never modified an apk so my knowledge is pretty limited... thx in advance!
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Possibly... I mean, the only options in that file were English and Chinese. I will check and see if there is anything specific to German, but I was pretty sure the only language specific strings were for the name of the app.
can u explain why you altered dpi ?? and how much it was before ???
PlagueBoy said:
The attached version of the app here should be good to replace in roms that have the updated version of the dot matrix app. Also could be good for the updated version if it is installed automatically through google play. Same as before, just replace the app in the priv-app folder.
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Thanx for this.. Worked for me after I had changed my DPI to 400
maynard_jk said:
I have the same problem, but your modified *.apk doesn't work for me. Could this be due to me using a german rom (because of the text_size_threeline_english)? I've never modified an apk so my knowledge is pretty limited... thx in advance!
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Maynard_jk, can you pull the dotview.apk that you have in your ROM and post it? I would like to see if there are any differences in the version that you are using. I am going to take sometime, hopefully tonight, to actually go through this since I finally have a few hours away from work. Let me know. Also, you did see the step about App Settings with Xposed Framework, right? Not trying to offend you, just want to verify.
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mheera said:
can u explain why you altered dpi ?? and how much it was before ???
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The M8 has a standard dpi of 480. People modify this for any number of reasons. Some people modify it to fit more on the screen, make icons smaller, make text smaller or the set the Android interface to mimic something else (a tablet for instance).
Personally I tend to keep mine on either 350 or 360 since I like things to be smaller on my screen. I also set the font size to Small so I can read emails easier without tons of scrolling...
Could you tell me what you changed the values to? Or how I could go about figuring out what the value should be?
I'm currently set to 370dpi.
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This was something that was driving me nuts as well. I am sure the way that I got around it isn't the best or most elegant way (and I am sure someone will come up with something better very soon) but it worked. I should also mention that I converted to GPE.
Uninstall the update to the Dot Matrix app
Use App Settings w/Xposed Framework to set com.htc.dotmatrix to 480
modify dotmatrix.apk values-xxhdpi dimens.xml to match the size font you want
specifically the lines with "text_size_threeline_english" and "text_size_time"
copy new dotmatix.apk to /system/priv-app
set permissions properly for the app rw-r--r-- (644)
reboot phone
Of course, I take no responsibility if that apk does something to your phone. This is provided as is, blah blah blah. You get the point. It is on you if you try this and something goes wrong. Also, I won't know what to tell you if it doesn't work for you.
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Could you tell me what you changed the values to? Or how I could go about figuring out what the value should be?
I'm currently set to 370dpi.
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I changed the two lines to look like this:
<dimen name="text_size_threeline_english">258.0px</dimen>
<dimen name="text_size_time">478.0px</dimen>
Being honest, that was all just trial and error... I just changed the settings until my friend said that he was happy with what they were.
I tried the zip file, Im on 4.4.3, tried 320, 360, 400 dpi, and it didnt work.
Also, byproduct of the install was if I received a call, and I didnt answer it and the calling party hung up, my lockscreen hung and I couldnt get into my phone without rebooting it with my toolkit or doing a reset.
I havent tried manually editing the files as described above, I just wanted the creator of that zip to know what happened to me.
To be clear, I did what was in the instructions. I unzipped the mod. I renamed it to the same thing as the native app, I copied it to my download directory. I renamed the native app to .old, and copied the modified apk into the directory referenced. I rebooted my phone.
To undo it, I just renamed the files back and deleted the modified one.
I'm in dpi 390, and tried many times...
But everytime it dosen't fit perfectly:crying:
But thanks anyway, it looks better than before!