How to change DPI on the official ICS rom? - Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Installed the official ICS rom, rooted, but I cant get used to the 320 DPI it has, tried to change it with DPI Changer but my note won't restart and keep stuck in the Samsung logo, is there a safe way to do it?

Use ROM Toolbox or do it manually

u can use root explorer/root browser under system/build.prop
long press, open in text editor, search for lcd density. edit both of them...

I changed it manually with root explorer and worked like a charm

What settings have you used?
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Thugsin313 said:
What settings have you used?
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If you're asking about how to do it manually:
Use a file explorer app with root privileges like Root Explorer and navigate to /system/buil.prop, long-press on it and choose open in text editor
Search for a line that reads:
ro.sf.lcd_density=320
Change that value to what you wish, don't go too low or you might end up with a bootloop

matius44 said:
If you're asking about how to do it manually:
Use a file explorer app with root privileges like Root Explorer and navigate to /system/buil.prop, long-press on it and choose open in text editor
Search for a line that reads:
ro.sf.lcd_density=320
Change that value to what you wish, don't go too low or you might end up with a bootloop
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240 is working for someone? i have cahnged it and the result is stack at n7000 text

mR.fR34ky said:
240 is working for someone? i have cahnged it and the result is stack at n7000 text
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I believe there's three LCD density inputs... make sure you change them all
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ngocdao said:
I believe there's three LCD density inputs... make sure you change them all
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r u seriouos? I saw only 2 of them maybe that is the probleM? :S
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ngocdao said:
I believe there's three LCD density inputs... make sure you change them all
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-.' cant find the 3rd where is it if exist but i dont beleive in that

I did it using ROMToolbox 220 DPI
Hi guys, i managed to change the DPI of official ICS using ROMToolbox 220 DPI. OOh and im using apex launcher btw. Here's the screenshot
postimage.org/image/6bl219ezh/

Where to find the 240 DPI version of S-Memo (ICS version)
Yepp, I can confirm: 240 DPI works great, changed using ROM Toolbox!
Now the question is: Is there a working 240 DPI version of the new (!) S-Memo anywhere here on the board? I can just find the old one from GB...

greenlant said:
Yepp, I can confirm: 240 DPI works great, changed using ROM Toolbox!
Now the question is: Is there a working 240 DPI version of the new (!) S-Memo anywhere here on the board? I can just find the old one from GB...
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There is. here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648057

Does any kind soul mind doing a 280dpi version? My old eyes cannot cope with 240...

What's the purpose of changing the DPI?
I just want to ask if what's the purpose of changing the DPI?
What DPI is the most ideal for Samsung Galaxy Note?
Thanks.

joe2316 said:
Does any kind soul mind doing a 280dpi version? My old eyes cannot cope with 240...
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i tried 280, and it works well.

dived to 210 dpi, not softkey like in CM9 and loads of UI crashed message. guess the key is part of the status bar with touchwiz even I am on apex launch. guess we need to get a port from the galaxy tabs :/

yeah i tried to change to 240 and am now stuck at the start up screen
Is there anyway I can repair without redownloading the ROM? The ROM is on my internal SD as I used Mobile Odin?
Any help would be great

damo182 said:
yeah i tried to change to 240 and am now stuck at the start up screen
Is there anyway I can repair without redownloading the ROM? The ROM is on my internal SD as I used Mobile Odin?
Any help would be great
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Have you tried pulling your battery for 10 seconds and reboot your device?
I've tried 240 dpi, stuck on start up, pulled the batt for 10 secs, reboot device, waited until it boots up. Try that
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Confirmed rocking 280 and it's great. phone went berserk at 213 on official ics
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JoshuaTumanda said:
Have you tried pulling your battery for 10 seconds and reboot your device?
I've tried 240 dpi, stuck on start up, pulled the batt for 10 secs, reboot device, waited until it boots up. Try that
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Thanks, But I ended up just reflashing the ROM
Rocking 240 dpi

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[Market]Google Play v3.4.7 fixed DPI

Made this for people who use custom DPI like myself
I set 240 threw the market app so you wont get incompatibly issues with apps
for anyone interested on how to do this i followed instructions here
everything so far so good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20624277&postcount=13
install like normal .apk
removed link
stopped working
also if you have issues down the line
go to
settings/apps/google play store
force stop, clear data and should be all set
Cool, thanks for this.
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Any idea what the problem was with it?
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Not really sure it actually worked for a full day
I hope you get it working again, for people on a different dpi its a must.
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There is simple method:
1. Rename MarketUpdater.apk in \system\app\ to MarketUpdater.ap
2. Replace Phonesky.apk with the attached one
3. Done
Tried it but hasn't made a difference. Is there a step missing? Have rebooted phone but still same.
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gezpage said:
Tried it but hasn't made a difference. Is there a step missing? Have rebooted phone but still same.
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I found that the modded file is not necessary.
Follow these steps:
1. Upgrade Market to latest version
2. Make the Market function normal with default DPI
3. Rename MarketUpdater.apk to MarketUpdater.ap
4. Change to any DPI you want
5. Done
This works to me.
Back in the game!
Thanks mate, the trick was to get it working in native dpi first. Wonderful stuff.
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Hmm still having problems with some apps like "Dead space", "Need for speed hot pursuit", "Froad" (all in the 49p deal section) saying "Your device isn't compatible with this item".
Other apps which were saying this but worked at 240dpi are ok though, not sure what the problem is here....
gezpage said:
Back in the game!
Thanks mate, the trick was to get it working in native dpi first. Wonderful stuff.
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Hmm still having problems with some apps like "Dead space", "Need for speed hot pursuit", "Froad" (all in the 49p deal section) saying "Your device isn't compatible with this item".
Other apps which were saying this but worked at 240dpi are ok though, not sure what the problem is here....
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Yes, the trick was to get it working in native dpi first
But I doubt if you had disabled MatketUpdater since I got same result with you but not now
LKNim said:
There is simple method:
1. Rename MarketUpdater.apk in \system\app\ to MarketUpdater.ap
2. Replace Phonesky.apk with the attached one
3. Done
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Ahh yea i never tried renaming updater mine worked up untill i got another license agreement screen it much have updated.
actually though it was already renamed becasue I have fixed dpi for old market (not mine)working fine with updater.
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working so far
LKNim said:
I found that the modded file is not necessary.
Follow these steps:
1. Upgrade Market to latest version
2. Make the Market function normal with default DPI
3. Rename MarketUpdater.apk to MarketUpdater.ap
4. Change to any DPI you want
5. Done
This works to me.
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How long have u had this going this work also with old market but temporary even with renamed updater or freezing with titanium backup
that's why spoofing the market app to desired DPI was necessary
anyways the market you posted works so far
people just need to clear market data
gezpage said:
Tried it but hasn't made a difference. Is there a step missing? Have rebooted phone but still same.
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working for me...
you have to clear the market data
your old market data is still present
stopped working im going back to previous market that works...play store isn't anything special anyways
goddam google
What DPIs are you guys using?
In order to get 5x4 app drawer in Apex Launcher while enabling on screen buttons.
237 DPI did it and no need to spoof the Market
211 DPI also did it and spoofing is needed
I use 210
Using play store from LCD modder pro and working fine now
demo23019 said:
I use 210
Using play store from LCD modder pro and working fine now
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If that version is 3.4.7 - Can you post this market here? thanks
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If that version is 3.4.7 - Can you post this market here? thanks
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpipro
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mixtapes08 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpipro
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No. I need just a Google play from system/app
Someone just post here the new LCD density modder pro 2.3.0 apk! That's all I want
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Change pattern lockscreen in cyanogenmod?

When I put a pattern lock in cm7 the lockscreen looks like this:
so I want to know if there is any way to make it look like ics or at least make it bigger so the dots don't overlap? Thanks
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Anyone knows if its possible to change this? D:
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Use ninjamorph and replace it with the image u want, but u have to find the file for the ics one
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Use ninjamorph and replace it with the image u want, but u have to find the file for the ics one
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When you say the "file" you mean the image or the apk? Because I don't think apks for ICS can work on a phone with GB. :S
I want it to look like this....
There is a tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494271
But it is for Galaxy Ace so I don't think it would fit on my screen.... Please help me, is the only thing i need to make my phone look 100% ICS.
EDIT: Actually I check on google and I noticed Galaxy Ace's screen is HVGA too.... (320x480) Let me try this to see if it works... Thanks anyway
EDIT 2: It doesn't work... after applying it it reboots and then i have a bootloop. Any way to make this work? Please help!
rolo143 said:
I want it to look like this....
There is a tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494271
But it is for Galaxy Ace so I don't think it would fit on my screen.... Please help me, is the only thing i need to make my phone look 100% ICS.
EDIT: Actually I check on google and I noticed Galaxy Ace's screen is HVGA too.... (320x480) Let me try this to see if it works... Thanks anyway
EDIT 2: It doesn't work... after applying it it reboots and then i have a bootloop. Any way to make this work? Please help!
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It probably has something to do with your current dpi.
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z28tovette said:
It probably has something to do with your current dpi.
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What you mean by "dpi"?
My phone is a Live with walkman (320x480) resolution so this images posted on the thread have to work on my phone.
Here is what I did:
Installed Ninjamorph
Copy framework-res.apk to SD.
Open apk with Ninjamorph.
Replace png files posted in the thread I just mention before.
Finish project
Replace original framework-res.apk with the new one (new pngs) with the right permissions.
And that`s it. But it doesn't work.
Oh sorry dude,today i was messing around with build.prop changing dpi and pattern lockscreen looked just like yours.
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So.... is there a way to change this To make CM7 pattern lockscreen look like ICS??

[Q] Why stock rom can't use LCD Density?

When I use the CM7 LCD Density work but with stock rom not work.. what the problem?
I'm newbeee...
sory for my english^^
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any error
what you used build.prop or LCD density app
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
any error
what you used build.prop or LCD density app
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I use LCD Density app. what is build.prop?
sory I'm newbee ^^
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firstly tell do you have root
if so then go to /system there you will find a build.prop named file open it with the help of any text editor which supports root
then search for the line something like ro.sf.lcd_density and change the number according to your liking
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
firstly tell do you have root
if so then go to /system there you will find a build.prop named file open it with the help of any text editor which supports root
then search for the line something like ro.sf.lcd_density and change the number according to your liking
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Ok! Thank you mister..^^ I see but If I can change the ro.sf.lcd_density from 120 to 110 it is work? Or Boot loop? I’m doubt and afraid to change..^^
it depends, if you do it correctly no bootloops will happen
but it is always good to have clockworkmod recovery and a nandroid backup
dheeraj (dhlalit11) said:
it depends, if you do it correctly no bootloops will happen
but it is always good to have clockworkmod recovery and a nandroid backup
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Ok! I already change from 120 to 110 but my phone can't boot and I must to restore my phone with clockwordmod..
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How Fix Error "this theme was improperly compiled and cannot be applied" ?

hi i have p3100 and i install CM 10.1 but when i try to apply a new theme i get this message "this theme was improperly compiled and cannot be applied"
i so sorry wrong section :fingers-crossed:
use root explore go to system/build.prop and open file build.prop by text editor and change code ro.sf.density=160 --> ro.sf.density=150 and save change.
reboot tablet and set theme an back change ro.sf.density=150 --> ro.sf.density=160.
condandatcang said:
use root explore go to system/build.prop and open file build.prop by text editor and change code ro.sf.density=160 --> ro.sf.density=150 and save change.
reboot tablet and set theme an back change ro.sf.density=150 --> ro.sf.density=160.
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thank u but not work for me after reboot my tablet gets stuck at boot animation !!
U wipe davil cache and cache.then re flash last cm10.1 and wait tablet few min and try chane destiny from 160 to 159,delete 160 and replace 159 ok.
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condandatcang said:
U wipe davil cache and cache.then re flash last cm10.1 and wait tablet few min and try chane destiny from 160 to 159,delete 160 and replace 159 ok.
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it's Work Fine Thank u so much bro !!
xshad0w said:
it's Work Fine Thank u so much bro !!
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Pls when change theme finish u change back destity to 160 have fun.srr my english :d
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do i feel stupid.. i just finished telling xshadow that none of the fixes work in Q&A section then i come here and find one that works... thanks bro.
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Pls when change theme finish u change back destity to 160 have fun.srr my english :d
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ok bro but please tell me why ? !:good::good:
explicitKC said:
do i feel stupid.. i just finished telling xshadow that none of the fixes work in Q&A section then i come here and find one that works... thanks bro.
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no problem has no solution
Does changing the density from the beginning from 160 to 159 instead of 150 and following the same steps work? without going through the wiping and re-flashing?
nnejeh said:
Does changing the density from the beginning from 160 to 159 instead of 150 and following the same steps work? without going through the wiping and re-flashing?
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I just set it to 150 and reboot and apply and change it back to 160 and reboot
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blagginspaziyonokip said:
I just set it to 150 and reboot and apply and change it back to 160 and reboot
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And your phone didn't get stuck in a boot loop or give you white/black screen?
blagginspaziyonokip said:
I just set it to 150 and reboot and apply and change it back to 160 and reboot
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I am using P3100 cm10.1.3 and it worked for me.
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Working for me too.
Theme: Hue WhiteKat (Homepage: Hue CM Themes @ XDA)

[Q] how can i get the tabs n' grid notification bar on cm10?

how can i get the tab n' grid notification bar like in my pics in the attachment file?
That'd be CM 10.1 which is more or less in development for the desire c
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That'd be CM 10.1 which is more or less in development for the desire c
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hey, i tried to install the holo glass on desire c but it's say "this theme was improperly compiled and cannot be applied"
how to fix?
ngvhoang96 said:
hey, i tried to install the holo glass on desire c but it's say "this theme was improperly compiled and cannot be applied"
how to fix?
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You have to set the dpi density to 140, then reboot - set the theme - turn the dpi density back to 160 - reboot again
You're welcome
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smoza said:
You have to set the dpi density to 140, then reboot - set the theme - turn the dpi density back to 160 - reboot again
You're welcome
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140 or 320? the theme is support for xhdpi bro
ngvhoang96 said:
140 or 320? the theme is support for xhdpi bro
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140 trust him
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uchihasparky said:
140 trust him
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smoza said:
You have to set the dpi density to 140, then reboot - set the theme - turn the dpi density back to 160 - reboot again
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still not work but i got this
ngvhoang96 said:
still not work but i got this
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Well, I always set the dpi to 140, rebooted, set the theme, rebooted and then set it back to 160
Normally it should work
Search the cm10 thread for the theme fix. You have to flash that in recovery.
RestlessScreams said:
Well, I always set the dpi to 140, rebooted, set the theme, rebooted and then set it back to 160
Normally it should work
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it works, thanks
smoza said:
You have to set the dpi density to 140, then reboot - set the theme - turn the dpi density back to 160 - reboot again
You're welcome
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may i ask how you change the dpi density?,is there an app on google play for this
thanks
Yes, there is, but they doesn't work for me, so I used es explorer then I went to /system and opened build.prop with an editor and looked for
# density in DPI of the LCD of this board. This is used to scale the UI
# appropriately. If this property is not defined, the default value is 160 dpi.
ro.sf.lcd_density = 160
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You can also use rom toolbox and open the build editor (it's easier than the first method and it works)
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smoza said:
Yes, there is, but they doesn't work for me, so I used es explorer then I went to /system and opened build.prop with an editor and looked for
You can also use rom toolbox and open the build editor (it's easier than the first method and it works)
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thanks for reply.i am running cm 10.1,i have file mngr but not es explorer and for the life of me i cannot locate /system.
i would guess that only pro version of rom toolbox has the ability to change dpi?
saskrider said:
thanks for reply.i am running cm 10.1,i have file mngr but not es explorer and for the life of me i cannot locate /system.
i would guess that only pro version of rom toolbox has the ability to change dpi?
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I can't locate / folder too with cm file explorer, so I downloaded es file explorer. I don't know if the build editor works only on pro version of rom toolbox (I have the pro version, of course).
For open / folder you have to open es menu, then select "Local" and then tap / icon. Es will ask you for root, then open system folder and look for build.prop file and edit it.
Well I use the BuildProp Editor from the PlayStore to change the dpi
smoza said:
I can't locate / folder too with cm file explorer, so I downloaded es file explorer. I don't know if the build editor works only on pro version of rom toolbox (I have the pro version, of course).
For open / folder you have to open es menu, then select "Local" and then tap / icon. Es will ask you for root, then open system folder and look for build.prop file and edit it.
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thank you so much.perfect explanation,thanks!!
Also you could try pimp my Rom in playstore. It has dpi changer and much much more
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saskrider said:
thank you so much.perfect explanation,thanks!!
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