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[GUIDE] How to apply HDPI themes on MDPI device

Hi,
This is a little guide of how to apply HDPI themes on your MDPI phone, requires root and its only tested on CM7 and CM9.
Im not responsible of nothing that happens to your device. Backup first.
So lets start:​
1. Install this app
2. Download the HDPI theme and install it DON'T APPLY IT.
3. Open the app and change the density from 160 to 140 and click "Save & Reboot"
It'll ask for root and click allow.
4. After reboot, go to your theme chooser and apply the HDPI theme.
Ignore the message.
5. Go to the app again and change density from 140 to 160.
6. Click "Save & Reboot".
7. Wait for end the reboot.
8. Wait
9. Wait
10. Gotcha! Now the HDPI theme is applied on your MDPI Device!
Credits:
- Me
- Google
- BirdAPI Inc. for the app
- The app
Any problem comment and i try to help you.

Upon changing back.... Wouldn't it be all, you know, big? Chunky?
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Curiousn00b said:
Upon changing back.... Wouldn't it be all, you know, big? Chunky?
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Nope, im right now using a Sense 4 theme on CM9 and its ok.
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One thing though. Make sure the Theme is in the phone memory. Not the SD card

Tested with about 5 different themes, and no problems
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on androidworld i have write a simil guide about 1 years ago http://www.androidworld.it/forum/mo...pplicare-temi-hdpi-su-dispositivi-mdpi-31906/

Paoliz said:
on androidworld i have write a simil guide about 1 years ago http://www.androidworld.it/forum/mo...pplicare-temi-hdpi-su-dispositivi-mdpi-31906/
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O_O Its almost the same as this.
There's no problem with that?

I followed instructions and it applied the theme but everything started force closing especially the launcher. I can't get back to the modder to change the density, any suggestions?
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Thanks its working !!!!!!!!!!

rebel69ization said:
I followed instructions and it applied the theme but everything started force closing especially the launcher. I can't get back to the modder to change the density, any suggestions?
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Are u sure u changed the density and rebooted before applying the theme?
If yes, flash ur rom again.
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rebel69ization said:
I followed instructions and it applied the theme but everything started force closing especially the launcher. I can't get back to the modder to change the density, any suggestions?
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Open the play store and search lcd modder. Because already installed it, there's an option like open. Open the app and reset your dpi. Hope I helped.
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I got it finally, apparently 3rd time's the charm! Thnx anwy
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rebel69ization said:
I got it finally, apparently 3rd time's the charm! Thnx anwy
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Good to know.
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Adgoosuc said:
O_O Its almost the same as this.
There's no problem with that?
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no problem, don't worry

It works but the statusbar looks bad after i close it. Some white text remains in the statusbar.
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sifonaru said:
It works but the statusbar looks bad after i close it. Some white text remains in the statusbar.
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Maybe that's because of the theme
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Will this work on LDPI device ???

avilove4u said:
Will this work on LDPI device ???
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Whats your current dpi?
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Bump
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hy,could you post link from where you downloaded cm9 themes?thnks

mihome resized for ldpi

Hi, friend. Mihome now support android 2.x. Very cool ha. But it not resize for ldpi device.
I resized it. Let try.
I will upload image later.
Link : https://www.box.com/s/25111b2e9020890773fe

bravovn said:
Hi, friend. Mihome now support android 2.x. Very cool ha. But it not resize for ldpi device.
I resized it. Let try.
I will upload image later.
Link : https://www.box.com/s/kxn7znr6q1kkcj0u6m1q
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Not working.
Installed it and it is not present in the home launcher list even after clearing defaults of local launcher.
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thousandecibels said:
Not working.
Installed it and it is not present in the home launcher list even after clearing defaults of local launcher.
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I have the same result as you...nothing happens after installing the apk

I thinks you upload wrong file, Bravovn This one just a MIUIv4 theme for cm7... hope you fix it soon

thousandecibels said:
Not working.
Installed it and it is not present in the home launcher list even after clearing defaults of local launcher.
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satan_f5 said:
I have the same result as you...nothing happens after installing the apk
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sorry, im wrong link, fixed link
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123.xxx said:
I thinks you upload wrong file, Bravovn This one just a MIUIv4 theme for cm7... hope you fix it soon
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oh god, you true, i wrong link.
sorry, fix it now.
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"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
Sent from my Ace

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
SnowPluralism @ XDA-Premium using S'periece (GT-I5830)
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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
I give up writing anymore signatures.
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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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Glad i helped
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unable to get root access in android commander after flashing cm10 4.2.1
SnowPluralism said:
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

[MOD][APP]Universal Theme chooser[04.05.2013.]

THIS IS ONLY FOR CYANOGENMOD OR SIMILAR BUILDS USERS
No need to change lcd density, just apply any theme you wish
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INSTALLATION:
download the zip from attachments
move it to your internal storage or sd card
reboot to recovery and install zip from sd card
Finally reboot your device and enjoy theming
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support for mdpi, hdpi and xhdpi themes
NOTE: As promised thread updated with uploaded flashable zip and new install instructions
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Updated:
Smaler packege size (from 576kb to 318kb)
Some UI changes
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Waaoo Bro it's actually worked.. Hats of to u brother.. U r the only one here who r able to figure out such issue.. N finally resolved it.. Please accept my honour for ur work.. Jus outstanding.. But can u tell in my tab some themes like Touchwiz themes are showing full icons in setting but some themes like alloy are not showing full icons in setting like in wifi or bluetooth, enabler/disabler icons are missing.. So is there any solution for such themes so that it can b installed complete?
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Thank you.. I'm not familiar with that kind of issues with this mod but thanks for pointing it out, dont forget that themes for hdpi or xhdpi still not optimized for your device dpi so this may be the price we must pay when using it!

Thread updated with new attachments and changelog

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Hi there I was just wondering before I install this zip file is there any chance I can brick my phone if I install it many thanks in advance.

Will it work with themes of other devices like HTC?
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Viperiain said:
Hi there I was just wondering before I install this zip file is there any chance I can brick my phone if I install it many thanks in advance.
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there is no chance to brick your device if you follow instuction given in first post, this is just modifications of app that is allready in cyanogenmod system!
Shriharsh said:
Will it work with themes of other devices like HTC?
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work only with CM themes on any device!

Your mod isnt helping I'm still not able to install hdpi and xhdpi themes and there are very few mdpi themes available
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Great mod...thank you

Great Work mann... Changing density everytime was really annoying... Anyway thnx for your mod..

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.

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)