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How to change DPI on the official ICS rom?

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

[SOLVED]CWM script command to modify lcd density?

I use cm9 with 240 lcd density.
The problem is whenever I flash a nightly, I have to modify density manually.
I want to know if I can create a cwm script which I can always flash with the nightly to modify the density.
Please dont advice to use apps to do it like lcd density modder, etc. I am well aware.
Thanks!
EDIT: Succeeded in making it. File attached.
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jaiiscool said:
I use cm9 with 240 lcd density.
The problem is whenever I flash a nightly, I have to modify density manually.
I want to know if I can create a cwm script which I can always flash with the nightly to modify the density.
Please dont advice to use apps to do it like lcd density modder, etc. I am well aware.
Thanks!
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Edit the build.prop from the CM_Nightly.zip and re-zip it.

Boy124 said:
Edit the build.prop from the CM_Nightly.zip and re-zip it.
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I am aware of that but as I mentioned.....i need the cwm command and not some work around...
But thanks anyway
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Look into creating a flashable zip file. Also look into adding code to delete old line and insert new line in buildprop.
Shouldnt be to hard. But thats easily spoken. Its to difficult for me.
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baz77 said:
Look into creating a flashable zip file. Also look into adding code to delete old line and insert new line in buildprop.
Shouldnt be to hard. But thats easily spoken. Its to difficult for me.
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That is what I am searching for, but did not find it anywhere and ended up posting it here.
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jaiiscool said:
I am aware of that but as I mentioned.....i need the cwm command and not some work around...
But thanks anyway
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17594598&postcount=30

success
Finally figured it out.
I had to use a UNIX shell script to accomplish it, but it is done.....yay!!!!

jaiiscool said:
Finally figured it out.
I had to use a UNIX shell script to accomplish it, but it is done.....yay!!!!
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Awesome, can you share in developer section
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baz77 said:
Awesome, can you share in developer section
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Sure!
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baz77 said:
Awesome, can you share in developer section
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File attached in first post.
Moderator please move this thread to dev section!

will this work for my nexus 5? Does the lcd.sh go in the init.d folder?

"This theme was improperly compiled" on all themes!

Hi,
i need help with AOKP JB, i have installed some themes and i can apply it well, but i reflashed the rom due to some problems self made and now when i try to apply any theme i get the improperly compiled error.
I tried the system theme reboot etc but no luck.
Also when i change the DPI i get a black screen after the boot anim and have to reflash again.
please help
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Idrito said:
Hi,
i need help with AOKP JB, i have installed some themes and i can apply it well, but i reflashed the rom due to some problems self made and now when i try to apply any theme i get the improperly compiled error.
I tried the system theme reboot etc but no luck.
Also when i change the DPI i get a black screen after the boot anim and have to reflash again.
please help
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Edit build.prop directly ! Change dpi to 140 reboot
Choose the theme .... Restore dpi reboot
U are good to go
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SnowPluralism said:
Edit build.prop directly ! Change dpi to 140 reboot
Choose the theme .... Restore dpi reboot
U are good to go
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Still having bootloop!
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Idrito said:
Still having bootloop!
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What rom are u using ?
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SnowPluralism said:
What rom are u using ?
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Right now CM10
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Idrito said:
Right now CM10
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Are u Sure that the theme is for cm10?
Whats the theme ?
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SnowPluralism said:
Are u Sure that the theme is for cm10?
Whats the theme ?
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Yes im sure, almost all the themes throw this, paranoid darkness and black infinitum at the moment.
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Some of them may be for HDPI/LDPI
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CallMeVentus said:
Some of them may be for HDPI/LDPI
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Ok but how do i fix this?
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Idrito said:
Ok but how do i fix this?
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I've already said ...
Change ace dpi to 140 ... Reboot
Apply theme ... Change dpi to 160 again ... Reboot enjoy !
Change dpi on build.prop do not use an app for it!
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SnowPluralism said:
I've already said ...
Change ace dpi to 140 ... Reboot
Apply theme ... Change dpi to 160 again ... Reboot enjoy !
Change dpi on build.prop do not use an app for it!
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Thanks!!!!!!! That was the problem, i was using an app for it. Thank you so much!

Idrito said:
Thanks!!!!!!! That was the problem, i was using an app for it. Thank you so much!
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unable to get root access in android commander after flashing cm10 4.2.1
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Glad i helped
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Hey...
After flashing CM10 4.2.1 on ace, m unable to get root access in Android Commander and if I use adbd insecure then it disables the USB debugging...
Help me to get root access in android commander....

Ver3go said:
Edit build.prop directly ! Change dpi to 140 reboot
Choose the theme .... Restore dpi reboot
U are good to go
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i have cm 10.2. having same problem..
is it ro.sf.lcd_display=160 there in build prop.
is it dpi and should i change to the value you mentioined
please help.
i have xperia mini nAa 3.4.59 kernel

herolama said:
i have cm 10.2. having same problem..
is it ro.sf.lcd_display=160 there in build prop.
is it dpi and should i change to the value you mentioined
please help.
i have xperia mini nAa 3.4.59 kernel
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You have a modded theme chooser that allow you to install xhdpi and hdpi themes in mdpi devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35499500
I don't know if it work in Xperia mini builts :s but works fine in Galaxy Ace's CM10.x builts

Viper The Ripper said:
You have a modded theme chooser that allow you to install xhdpi and hdpi themes in mdpi devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35499500
I don't know if it work in Xperia mini builts :s but works fine in Galaxy Ace's CM10.x builts
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as i mentioned above, i changed the lcd dpi from 160 to 140 and now its working fine..
anyways thanks for the help...
problem solved by changing dpi to 140

herolama said:
as i mentioned above, i changed the lcd dpi from 160 to 140 and now its working fine..
anyways thanks for the help...
problem solved by changing dpi to 140
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Using this theme chooser mod you won't need to change dpi and reboot, just select whatever theme you want to set... but well I'm glad you found the solution

[Q]

any one know how to change font size and dpi ??

Dpi: Build.prop
Font: external apps like"Rom toolbox"
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ElmirBuljubasic said:
Dpi: Build.prop
Font: external apps like"Rom toolbox"
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He's asking about font size not font
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kikzz said:
any one know how to change font size and dpi ??
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Most simple way is to download "spareparts app" change font size without root access
U can change dpi with "LCD resolution " app, it's free & safer than editing build.prop(also tells u which resolution u are applying)
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jay-z-s said:
Most simple way is to download "spareparts app" change font size without root access
U can change dpi with "LCD resolution " app, it's free & safer than editing build.prop(also tells u which resolution u are applying)
ooohh god, im using GDX v29 & its alrdy hav spareparts app, ill try dat, thankz
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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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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.

condandatcang said:
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)