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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

galaxy s resolution false?

Hello!
I today recieved my fresh sgs and was playing around with it..i am really enjoying the contrast of its amazing screen..but then i put it right next to my slcd desire and what i realised hit me like a shovel..
The resolution on SGS is MUCH..and i mean much much lower than on the desire..both have 480x800 pixel res , and yea i know sgs has 0.3 inches larger screen,but the difference shouldnt be anywhere near that...
Is my phone faulty somehow?

The resolution is the same on those to phones, but the screen on SGS is larger so naturally the pixels will be larger. Also you are comparing SLCD to SAMOLED and they are very different technically, and as you mention this screen has crazy contrast and that will also make it easier to see individual pixels.

chris2busy said:
Hello!
I today recieved my fresh sgs and was playing around with it..i am really enjoying the contrast of its amazing screen..but then i put it right next to my slcd desire and what i realised hit me like a shovel..
The resolution on SGS is MUCH..and i mean much much lower than on the desire..both have 480x800 pixel res , and yea i know sgs has 0.3 inches larger screen,but the difference shouldnt be anywhere near that...
Is my phone faulty somehow?
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i have both also and i was just checking the 2 with full brightness and after pressing app drawer to compare (as i hav some same apps on both) i could see the edges of the apps on the sgs were kind of rigid and on the desire they were straight
dont know if that helps you
regards

chris2busy said:
Hello!
I today recieved my fresh sgs and was playing around with it..i am really enjoying the contrast of its amazing screen..but then i put it right next to my slcd desire and what i realised hit me like a shovel..
The resolution on SGS is MUCH..and i mean much much lower than on the desire..both have 480x800 pixel res , and yea i know sgs has 0.3 inches larger screen,but the difference shouldnt be anywhere near that...
Is my phone faulty somehow?
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Read this post http://goo.gl/VlJxv . I kinda should have read more about the SGS before buying it. Now I am kinda disappointed with this and other things

Oh then i was right....because i kow for a fact that n1/desires with amoled do not have 480x800 effective resolution....
well this blows....

yeah ... and you dont see this at the shop while playing with the phone. No chance you notice this. I mean I WOULD never even think that this will look like crap . I mean SUPER AMOLED and how good it is you hear from everywhere ... And then the screen with its burn ins and ****ty resolution is one of the worst...
Btw I installed a cute small bold font comfortaabold from a thread here (Search for flipfonts) and it helps with the readability a little but for pics dunno, there I dont have with the res a problem.

I think im gonna give it a few more days more for a fair trial and if im still unhappy i will have to let it go :/

chris2busy said:
I think im gonna give it a few more days more for a fair trial and if im still unhappy i will have to let it go :/
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If you can, LET IT GO! It wont get better,only worse, if you can see now the differences, you will later on see the burn in too. Search a thread about this here too.

PAGOT said:
If you can, LET IT GO! It wont get better,only worse, if you can see now the differences, you will later on see the burn in too. Search a thread about this here too.
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thanks for the help..should have read more extensively before i buy...and at the store you really couldnt tell..neither it wrote anywhere it was pentile matrix..already given up for delivery..meh, lost 80 good euro..could be worse i guess.

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.

Samsung galaxy nexus or Samsung galaxy s2

I know this is the samsung galaxy s2 section. But if you were offered a samsung galaxy nexus for your samsung galaxy s2 would you make the switch?
If no please explain
If yes please explain
Thanks

You will get bigger display and better updates. Depends on how long you got your s2, if you feel bored its not bad switch. Personally i would switch it.
Have a nice day!

Lacoste_ said:
You will get bigger display and better updates. Depends on how long you got your s2, if you feel bored its not bad switch. Personally i would switch it.
Have a nice day!
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Thanks for your input. But not having 8mega pixel, downgrade video quality, not having a expansion memory slot still tempting to switch?

I wouldn't switch... Like having an expansion card. Only positive of nexus over s2 is longer and faster updates of roms.
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rayoubi said:
Thanks for your input. But not having 8mega pixel, downgrade video quality, not having a expansion memory slot still tempting to switch?
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Personally, i like the design and i feel 32GB is enough memory. For the camera, you are right. Its just up to you, do you take pictures and videos often or no? You know the best for you here.

Obviously nexus have style, bigger display and higher pixel density, it's the google way.
But if you take in to consideration that:
- the usable screen it's almost the same becouse of the navigation bar in nexus case
- SGS2 has the better screen even at such lower res becouse Nexus use PenTile Matrix technology which it's a major downgrade (some colors have to be approximated by using adjacent pixels, and can cause colors that don’t read as true)
- you get 5MP insted of 8MP and you also pay more
- in SGS2 case you will get more fps in games and in User Interface becouse nexus gpu will have to process more information (720 x 1280 vs 480 x 800 in same amount of time; bouth gpu are similar at the same resolution), you must conclude that nexus looks nice and I9100 performe better.
For me performance, user experiece and image quality it's everything so I would take i9100.

medar said:
Obviously nexus have style, bigger display and higher pixel density, it's the google way.
But if you take in to consideration that:
- the usable screen it's almost the same becouse of the navigation bar in nexus case
- SGS2 has the better screen even at such lower res becouse Nexus use PenTile Matrix technology which it's a major downgrade (some colors have to be approximated by using adjacent pixels, and can cause colors that don’t read as true)
- you get 5MP insted of 8MP and you also pay more
- in SGS2 case you will get more fps in games and in User Interface becouse nexus gpu will have to process more information (720 x 1280 vs 480 x 800 in same amount of time; bouth gpu are similar at the same resolution), you must conclude that nexus looks nice and I9100 performe better.
For me performance, user experiece and image quality it's everything so I would take i9100.
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Very good statement, i have to agree with alot of that. however, you forgot to mention Samsung nexus NFC chip, panoramic camera, face unlock and android beam. They are new features that makes me love my galaxy nexus, not to mention if your into a curve design, its pretty sleek.
for me it was really tough, i went with the nexus although, i wish had a better camera, but 5 mega pixel on nexus is surprisingly not that bad, of course the galaxy s2 camera is better.

rayoubi said:
Very good statement, i have to agree with alot of that. however, you forgot to mention Samsung nexus NFC chip, panoramic camera, face unlock and android beam. They are new features that makes me love my galaxy nexus, not to mention if your into a curve design, its pretty sleek.
for me it was really tough, i went with the nexus although, i wish had a better camera, but 5 mega pixel on nexus is surprisingly not that bad, of course the galaxy s2 camera is better.
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panoramic camera, face unlock will be official available http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9100_galaxy_s_ii_will_get_ics_on_march_10-news-3956.php

medar said:
panoramic camera, face unlock will be official available http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9100_galaxy_s_ii_will_get_ics_on_march_10-news-3956.php
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Oh thats really nice for you galaxy s2 owners! but still no NFC or android beam. Hows the GPS on galaxy s2?

rayoubi said:
Oh thats really nice for you galaxy s2 owners! but still no NFC or android beam. Hows the GPS on galaxy s2?
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It's also mention in that articol something about having android beam (althougth i do not know what that meens)
I don't have an s2 to compare GPS signal
I have to agree with you, if you are a person who love stylish things Nexus it's a good looking beast, in daily use you would not notice a big diffrence in performance (I didn't know that you had already bought nexus)
Sorry for my bad english

medar said:
It's also mention in that articol something about having android beam (althougth i do not know what that meens)
I don't have an s2 to compare GPS signal
I have to agree with you, if you are a person who love stylish things Nexus it's a good looking beast, in daily use you would not notice a big diffrence in performance (I didn't know that you had already bought nexus)
Sorry for my bad english
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your English is pretty good :}

Well I would for the nexus, the design looks awesome <3

ItsmYarD said:
Well I would for the nexus, the design looks awesome <3
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Not going to lie the nexus design looks amazing. but i feel its a bit lagish. idk sometimes i think about buying galaxy s2 and returning my nexus. ;/

rayoubi said:
I know this is the samsung galaxy s2 section.
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I thought this was the S1 section ;-)

Video recording at 640x480 will reduce fps?

Many way to recording video at VGA (640x480) like using lgcamera or cyanmobile ROM (by edit media_profiles.xml)! => Galaxy Mini able to recording at 640x480
Why stock camera and other app only 320x240? Why they don't make VGA? Is VGA recording will reduce fps (or what like fps)?

they do what is fully compatible

I havent understand yet
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xenv1 said:
I havent understand yet
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there must be something in recording at this resolution, that's why Samsung have not implemented it
if it was fully compatible with fit, then Samsung would be happy more than any one other to implement it in the mobile, so their fit can more easily be sold

dhlalit11 said:
there must be something in recording at this resolution, that's why Samsung have not implemented it
if it was fully compatible with fit, then Samsung would be happy more than any one other to implement it in the mobile, so their fit can more easily be sold
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Or maybe samsung is lazy and dont want to change it. And perhaps to force user to buy high end phones, just my opinion.

kirakun said:
Or maybe samsung is lazy and dont want to change it. And perhaps to force user to buy high end phones, just my opinion.
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yeah it can also be the point

Haha... Agree with all of u're.
Many thing can be improve, but from official just give a safety point. #marketing...