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Keep the wallpaper centered?

Is it possible to mod Touchwiz to keep the wallpaper centered instead of scrolling it left and right?

heman1310 said:
Is it possible to mod Touchwiz to keep the wallpaper centered instead of scrolling it left and right?
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Id love this or probably an application that handles static wallpapers better and does not crop it to pixelation hell!

EarlZ said:
Id love this or probably an application that handles static wallpapers better and does not crop it to pixelation hell!
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There is no need to crop. you can pinch zoom your wallpaper to the maximum.

EarlZ said:
Id love this or probably an application that handles static wallpapers better and does not crop it to pixelation hell!
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Mine wallpapers doesn't look pixelated, but you can try Wallpaper Set And Save from the market. Even it says it wont work on 2.1, but it does. It works on my phone and keeps the picture sharp. Just remember to use only 960x800 wallpapers on it.

I miss the feature on the symbian phones that I just throw in any sized wallpaper and it scales them accordingly to the screen resolution..

EarlZ said:
I miss the feature on the symbian phones that I just throw in any sized wallpaper and it scales them accordingly to the screen resolution..
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I wonder what Symbian phone makes that?? I have had dozen of Symbians (Nokia) and always you have to use a proper size wallpaper...

JuWa said:
I wonder what Symbian phone makes that?? I have had dozen of Symbians (Nokia) and always you have to use a proper size wallpaper...
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Nokia 5800

EarlZ said:
Nokia 5800
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Not when I used it. Sure you can apply any size of wallpaper and it fits the screen. Is that good? Then it will look even more stretched/receded. Or how does it make the wallpaper to fit perfectly on screen, if you have 1280x800 wallpaper?
A new feature in new firmwares?

HVGA resolution hack for Wildfire

Hello Guys,
I am new to android and it's very interesting for me to go through the discussions of rooting and other stuff. Brilliant!!
I just bought wildfire recently and hmm.. resolution is disappointment for me. I despirately need two things:
1. Hack for HVGA resolution.
2. Live wall paper.
It seems live wall paper is possible from my understandin after reading threads though. Is it possible and please advice me on this regard.
Thank you in advance.

Dude, no hack can push things over hardware limits... I m no android developer, but if you need higher resolution look for another android deveice..

vijaykr1985 said:
Hello Guys,
I am new to android and it's very interesting for me to go through the discussions of rooting and other stuff. Brilliant!!
I just bought wildfire recently and hmm.. resolution is disappointment for me. I despirately need two things:
1. Hack for HVGA resolution.
2. Live wall paper.
It seems live wall paper is possible from my understandin after reading threads though. Is it possible and please advice me on this regard.
Thank you in advance.
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check lcd density thread in themes and apps

I already checked lcd density app, but seems doesnt work perfectly.

I duno about you... but i think it will be really really hard for software to alter the hardware of a phone. hvga on the wildfire would be awesome... but not any sooner

vijaykr1985 said:
I already checked lcd density app, but seems doesnt work perfectly.
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not the app, i mean check the thread! you cant use the app u must change manually in system/build.prop
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i am using LCD Density for root. it works fine for me, on wildpuzzle v8
resolution reverts back to standard after reboot but it takes a few seconds to change again. and i don't reboot that often.
LCD Density changer never worked for me. But LCD Density for root (different program similar name) works fine and allows me to set my density to 100 (where 120 is default density) this certainly changes the resolution, whether it changes it to HVGA i dont know, but it is deffo higher resolution. with launcher pro set to 5 rows and 5 columns i have a lovely looking phone now. just waiting for our super fantastic devs to look into an overclock kernel and i will be set

I think you need to set density to 76 (not sure) to reach HVGA resolution and your screen looks fine though. Thanks for your information.

vijaykr1985 said:
I think you need to set density to 76 (not sure) to reach HVGA resolution and your screen looks fine though. Thanks for your information.
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ahh, i am well off then lol. with LCDDensity for root the lowest you can go is 100.
but like one poster above me said, i spose if you want a HVGA screen you pay the premium price for it. i am happy with my wildfire, i have to be, my wife won't let me buy a new phone for another year! i go through to many apparently. we will see though, if i buy a desire she may not know the difference

Not Possible IMO , Though I have also Worked with LCD Density Changer (Beansoft) Wildfire Looks Good With Density 100 / 110 , Any lower than than and the menu text and the Notification Icons looks Crappy.
We would need Hardware Upgrades (Better LCD) In Order to Increase it :-/ I So wish we had Better screen , Resolution is the worst Issue on Wildfire.

I just tried lcd density changer, 110 setting did nothing and 100 setting screws up the lockscreen slider and makes it laggy.

^^ Do it by small Changes , The Stock Lockscreen looks good at 100/110 , The HTC One Screws up.
I hate the Icons at Notification Bar , at 100 , too Small

true, it was the htc one that screwed, im looking at a mod to disable lock screen altogether though. kept it at 120 and did the 5 columns and 5 rows launcher pro mod.

You guys do realise that it's impossible to get HVGA on a QVGA screen?
LCD Density changer gives effect of Hi-Res Screen, but it makes a lot of apps look worse (Paper Toss is a prime example of this)
All it does is rescale some UI elements, not changes any hardware

LOL , Yeah We know LCD Density is just about "Feel-Good-Factor"

beardyone said:
i am using LCD Density for root. it works fine for me, on wildpuzzle v8
resolution reverts back to standard after reboot but it takes a few seconds to change again. and i don't reboot that often.
LCD Density changer never worked for me. But LCD Density for root (different program similar name) works fine and allows me to set my density to 100 (where 120 is default density) this certainly changes the resolution, whether it changes it to HVGA i dont know, but it is deffo higher resolution. with launcher pro set to 5 rows and 5 columns i have a lovely looking phone now. just waiting for our super fantastic devs to look into an overclock kernel and i will be set
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hi
Thanks for that
It works perfect, 110 is the best for me looks ok beter then 120

HCDR.Jacob said:
You guys do realise that it's impossible to get HVGA on a QVGA screen?
LCD Density changer gives effect of Hi-Res Screen, but it makes a lot of apps look worse (Paper Toss is a prime example of this)
All it does is rescale some UI elements, not changes any hardware
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i seeeeeee. i read the full disclaimer now on the lcddensity app and it does say it 'virtually' changes resolution or something similar. it was something new to try anyway, and it looks good i have had the phone for 3 weeks now and i dont think there has been a single night where i havent had it in my hands flashing roms and trying apps.

Oh well. So no other way to make resolution high?

Resolution Can't Increased Without a hardware Upgrade , So No Can Do.

110 seems to look best on the wildfire ... at least for me

What is the best DPI for our Note

Hi folks!
I was just wondering what is the best DPI settings for our note without hindering usability.
I would like a general opinion.
320dpi fanboys not welcome!
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i run gingerbread at 240dpi, and ICS alpha at 213dpi
seem to be the best ones for each android version
160dpi on GB and well on ICS makes everything a little bit to small
240dpi is perfect due to 90% of phones being stock at this.
*s-memo does mess up on any dpi not 320dpi so remember that
213dpi on ICS brings out full tablet mode but keeps the screen readable

Where can i find info on this ics alpha? id love to give it a shot.
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Yeah it's a Galaxy Note, are you jealous?

deymayor said:
Where can i find info on this ics alpha? id love to give it a shot.
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Here we go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423795
And keep this in mind:
KNOWN BUGS
Bluetooth is unstable. Don't rely on it just yet
Battery Usage doesn't work.
MTP Mode does not work. You need to push/pull files via adb
Camera doesn't work. Will be that way until we can get our hands on a ICS
leak for the Galaxy Note
Best regards
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I've set mine to 240, and loving it. I think it's the best setup for usability and aesthetic for the Gnote. I don't think I would ever go back to the default DPI after switching it to 240.

240
From my experience 240 is by far the best. It is too small for me, but I have poor eyesight (one of the main reasons for buying the Note). For most people it should be fairly easy to adjust too, I would think.

I'm sorry, how do you change DPI?

cswithxda said:
I'm sorry, how do you change DPI?
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LCD Density Modder

240 dpi the best

cswithxda said:
I'm sorry, how do you change DPI?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpi
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Thanks guys. Another Root App Looks like I'll need to get into the water now.
BTW, what is the stock DPI? 284?

cswithxda said:
Thanks guys. Another Root App Looks like I'll need to get into the water now.
BTW, what is the stock DPI? 284?
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320, btw why u are so scared to root your phone?

Yeah 240dpi is pretty awesome so much screen to work with. Only problem is my eyes are kinda bad but I still love it regardless.
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cmon guys... DPI? that's for printers...
The correct term for screens is PPI, and, it's a physical characteristic of the screen, it's impossible to change a screen's PPI after it's manufactured.
The 320dpi, 240dpi thing that you talk about and which android refers to as lcd density internally is like a virtual pitch, the spacing between each pixel displayed on the screen.
That's why when you decrease the spacing between each pixel from 320 to 240 for example you get much more spacing on the screen cause more pixels fits on the screen.
So a more correct term than DPI or PPI is PITCH. (which isn't also 100% correct cause you can't also change pitch of a screen as it is fixed, but it's like a virtual pitch setting that we can change to "fool" the OS into displaying things as if the phone had a different screen installed)

EdgaBimbam said:
320, btw why u are so scared to root your phone?
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Because this device is kinda expensive for a Android new comer to try the water
I need to get familiar with all different kinds of commands more...
I wasn't really scared to root the phone as I may have sounded either

cswithxda said:
Because this device is kinda expensive for a Android new comer to try the water
I need to get familiar with all different kinds of commands more...
I wasn't really scared to root the phone as I may have sounded either
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There are so many advantages to rooting. Imagine running your very own Windows PC without admin rights? That what carriers, and even vendors like Samsung, are trying to force on us. It's BS.

Elusivo said:
cmon guys... DPI? that's for printers...
The correct term for screens is PPI, and, it's a physical characteristic of the screen, it's impossible to change a screen's PPI after it's manufactured.
The 320dpi, 240dpi thing that you talk about and which android refers to as lcd density internally is like a virtual pitch, the spacing between each pixel displayed on the screen.
That's why when you decrease the spacing between each pixel from 320 to 240 for example you get much more spacing on the screen cause more pixels fits on the screen.
So a more correct term than DPI or PPI is PITCH. (which isn't also 100% correct cause you can't also change pitch of a screen as it is fixed, but it's like a virtual pitch setting that we can change to "fool" the OS into displaying things as if the phone had a different screen installed)
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And the point is?
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The point is that using a correct term to name something is sometimes not bad at all
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Even though lowering the "virtual density" to 240 will allow for more real estate on the display, I am not totally sure that the need to consult an ophalmologist won't increase likewise after that.
It is looking good when you take a snapshot though.

jaiiscool said:
And the point is?
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It was just a comment, maybe not the best place for it but the point is just to try and clear up some of the confusion that sometimes happens when ppl dive into the actual DPI meaning.

Elusivo said:
cmon guys... DPI? that's for printers...
The correct term for screens is PPI, and, it's a physical characteristic of the screen, it's impossible to change a screen's PPI after it's manufactured.
The 320dpi, 240dpi thing that you talk about and which android refers to as lcd density internally is like a virtual pitch, the spacing between each pixel displayed on the screen.
That's why when you decrease the spacing between each pixel from 320 to 240 for example you get much more spacing on the screen cause more pixels fits on the screen.
So a more correct term than DPI or PPI is PITCH. (which isn't also 100% correct cause you can't also change pitch of a screen as it is fixed, but it's like a virtual pitch setting that we can change to "fool" the OS into displaying things as if the phone had a different screen installed)
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Nah, i think we'll continue with the term "DPI" (Dots Per Inch) But you're right, there's a huge difference between DPI and PPI, but that's not the case since no one has used the term "PPI" here.

App development question

Hi,
I'm programming in eclipse but, if is make a custom layout for galaxy note things mess up.. The size is not correct... Can someone give me the values for making.this screen the right size?
dpi x/y
Screen width
Screen height
etc.
Thanks!

marco2082 said:
Hi,
I'm programming in eclipse but, if is make a custom layout for galaxy note things mess up.. The size is not correct... Can someone give me the values for making.this screen the right size?
dpi x/y
Screen width
Screen height
etc.
Thanks!
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Horizontal resolution: 1280 pixels
Vertical resolution: 800 pixels
Diagonal: 5.3 inches (13.46cm)
Display size: 4.49" × 2.81" (11.42cm × 7.13cm) = 284.8 PPI, 0.0892mm dot pitch, 81111 PPI²
Hope this helps!

I came this far, but it seems not to fit right...

marco2082 said:
I came this far, but it seems not to fit right...
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Well m not a core developer....so u will have to wait for some app developer to give you the right specs to fit !!

Nvm it was a stupid question xD

[Q] Wallpaper

What is the resolution for the wallpaper on the Z ?
I am sick of putting wallpaper on having to crop it all the time.
What is the easiest/best way to get wallpaper chosen without having to crop it?
Thanks.

The res is 2160x1920. There you have some: [Wallpapers] Full HD Collection! 2160x1920! High Quality Wallpapers!

Stu308 said:
What is the resolution for the wallpaper on the Z ?
I am sick of putting wallpaper on having to crop it all the time.
What is the easiest/best way to get wallpaper chosen without having to crop it?
Thanks.
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obviously the resolution is 1920 x 1920

shulmus said:
obviously the resolution is 1920 x 1920
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No, it's 2160x1920, not the original full HD resolution.
The wallpapers on my thread was disabled due to "thread stealing" by another forum...sadly...but you can search on Google that resolution, or trying to resize an high resolution image to 2160x1920...
Sent from something from somewhere...

Okay, which is it?
The link you sent has been deleted (downloads).
What the size to resize to and easiest way to do it?

The easiest way to get wallpapers on the screen the way you want them (without cropping) is to download a free Play Store app called Image 2 Wallpaper: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDEsImNvbS5zaGlyb2Jha2FtYS53YWxscGFwZXIiXQ..

shem2409 said:
The easiest way to get wallpapers on the screen the way you want them (without cropping) is to download a free Play Store app called Image 2 Wallpaper: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDEsImNvbS5zaGlyb2Jha2FtYS53YWxscGFwZXIiXQ..
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Thanks!!

Just times the width (1080) by two = 2160 for a perfectly fitted scrolling wallpaper.

shem2409 said:
The easiest way to get wallpapers on the screen the way you want them (without cropping) is to download a free Play Store app called Image 2 Wallpaper:
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Thanks I'll give it a go. I really just want to have 1080 wide images and set them non scrolling on the screen, full width. The stock wallpaper selection drives me mad. It opens Album and I can't seem to even control which photos to use (eg, I have an Xperia Wallpapers folder I made). and then if you select a photo, it gives you a cross shaped cropper for scrolling wps. I just want a picture on my desktop...
I tried some of the wallpaper slideshow apps, but I'm having such bad trouble with choppy playback of music I uninstalled them. I may go back.

23Six said:
Just times the width (1080) by two = 2160 for a perfectly fitted scrolling wallpaper.
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Okay, how do I do this? There are so many options and i have white bands at top and bottom.
Sorry , probably missing something obvious

Stu308 said:
Okay, which is it?
The link you sent has been deleted (downloads).
What the size to resize to and easiest way to do it?
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The deleted link was mine...that was my thread...that was stolen and posted into another forum...so I've shutted it down...
The PERFECT resolution (for a better scrolling) is 2160x1920.
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You mean resize wallpapers? There's an app for that. Or at least there should be