[Q] Change LCD Density - Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help &

The SGS3 comes with a standard LCD density of 340. Now will probably be fine when I'm 85, but right now I'd like to get it lower, like somewhere between 200 and 240 Is it possible to change the LCD density on the SGS3 i9305?
I've tried LCD Resolution and it did nothing. I don't want to try LCD Density Modder because the reviews relating to SGS3 are terrible, most users had to re-flash their roms due to bootloops.
Are there other XDA/Google Play apps anyone can recommend or can this perhaps be done by editing a specific system file?

"Texdroider_dpi" from Play Store works fine and it's free
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djembey said:
"Texdroider_dpi" from Play Store works fine and it's free
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Thanks - what DPI values have you tested/used? And what did you find most suitable for daily use?

I only use stock dpi but from memory rom toolbox has an option to change dpi and you can also edit your build.prop and change the ro.sf.lcd_density=320 to another value like 240.
From memory I think 240 or 260 was a commonly used dpi but also not all system apps and mods support the multi dpi, stock dialer was one of them can't remember any others.
Good thing to have a nandroid backup when playing with the dpi incase of bootloops

quantumtraveler said:
Thanks - what DPI values have you tested/used? And what did you find most suitable for daily use?
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It's safe, I've been messing with it on SGS2 and now. Very easy to use, no boot loops for me at all.
Now I'm using stock 340 but tried 220 & 240 and all works fine. 220 is tiny tho
Stock dialer is NOT full screen, can be annoying....
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txr33 said:
I only use stock dpi but from memory rom toolbox has an option to change dpi and you can also edit your build.prop and change the ro.sf.lcd_density=320 to another value like 240.
From memory I think 240 or 260 was a commonly used dpi but also not all system apps and mods support the multi dpi, stock dialer was one of them can't remember any others.
Good thing to have a nandroid backup when playing with the dpi incase of bootloops
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Thanks - I found a LCD dialer mod for the Galaxy S3 a week or two back.. can't find it now. Will post the link when I do.. not sure if it'll work the i9305 version tho..

240 LCD Keyboard Mod
Texdroider DPI confirmed working at 240 on SGS3 LTE
Galaxy Note 2 Keyboard 240 Mod confirmed working on SGS3 LTE so keyboard displays at correct density and fits the screen properly. Check the [MOD]240 DPI apps for samsung roms 4.1.1 & 4.1.2 [Update 27/11/12] thread for info and the SamsungIME apk

quantumtraveler said:
Texdroider DPI confirmed working at 240 on SGS3 LTE
Galaxy Note 2 Keyboard 240 Mod confirmed working on SGS3 LTE so keyboard displays at correct density and fits the screen properly. Check the [MOD]240 DPI apps for samsung roms 4.1.1 & 4.1.2 [Update 27/11/12] thread for info and the SamsungIME apk
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Note2 camera mod working also at 240 DPI on SGS3 LTE.. so the only mod I can't get working yet is the dialer at 240.. currently the 240 mod FCs but there's an update coming this weekend so hopefully it will sort the dialer.. then it's all good, 240 DPI with no compromises

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[Q] What is the best LCD Density

I am wondering what value everyone is using for their LCD Density?
I am using ROM Toolbox Lite to change it, currently on a value of 210 (on DMORE 3.3 ROM), which seems a good compromise.
EDIT: Please add which ROM you are using when you suggest your density
Hi, I'm on Slim ics v4.0 and as standard Dpi is set to 182 and I find it really clear and defined. Any lower and icons are not spaced out right on the home screen. (Trebuchet). Got rid of lightning launcher
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? Depends how good your eyes are!
240. On slim hehr
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dpi
Hey guys,
I was on 182 and I loved it.
Just upgraded to X-Bean and now I've lost the higher resolution.
Do you know the best way to get it back?
I had SlimICS before which had a settings menu with the option.
Thanks
I'm using 182 in Slim Bean. Kind of weird at first (started with 182 in SlimICS), but got used now and can't go back!
dsound said:
Hey guys,
I was on 182 and I loved it.
Just upgraded to X-Bean and now I've lost the higher resolution.
Do you know the best way to get it back?
I had SlimICS before which had a settings menu with the option.
Thanks
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OP suggests ROM Toolbox allows you to change it, you should try that.
OP suggests ROM Toolbox allows you to change it, you should try that.
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Thanks!
Just noticed the Pro version is 40% off
I'm using 200 dpi
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240
Using 210 DPI, since I flashed Elite's rom.
I use now 200 dpi but also 182 looks good.
Tiramisu (based on SlimICS).
question: how to calculate the resolution for 200 dpi and 182 ... at 240 it is 800x480. (need to modify the IGO8 setting) thanx
dsound said:
Hey guys,
I was on 182 and I loved it.
Just upgraded to X-Bean and now I've lost the higher resolution.
Do you know the best way to get it back?
I had SlimICS before which had a settings menu with the option.
Thanks
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I used the build.prop editor available in the play store to change the density to 182. You then need to reboot to apply the changes. You also need to get a multi dpi play store installed as you will get incompatibility errors otherwise.
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I used this for the store and it seems to work perfectly ... just flash from cwm ... and follow the directions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26156845&postcount=31743
For Galaxy S is 240
For Galaxy S is 240
if Galaxy Nexus is 320 but if you try this it will make font and other bigger than expectation.
if use 160 is for tablet mode that make you gain more space but it will make your eye sight shor

LCD density

Those changing LCD density affects the performance if the phone/ROM ?
its fine for me
soulrave said:
Those changing LCD density affects the performance if the phone/ROM ?
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no changes in performance for me after changing dpi only some times your google play store(if not a multi dpi one) may not work properly for which u will have to clear the data of GOOGLE STORE :good::good:
soulrave said:
Those changing LCD density affects the performance if the phone/ROM ?
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LCD density has absolutely nothing to do with performance, no effect what so ever. If you use a rom like Slim for example, it comes with multi dpi play store as well and most roms support multi-dpi anyway.
Wrong thread.
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Been answered a million times before, but here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor
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Has anyone tried changing their dpi? The stock is a little big for me
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Stock is a lot big. I run AOSP all the time. So I've changed mine to 410. Looks so much better.
Use 440 myself, on XDABBEB's ROM. Stock is 480.
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