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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

Dpi and mdpi

Hi!
If I change my dpi to 160 in build.prop all graphics will be from folders mdpi, for example in framework-res, systemui and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk or I need to change something else?
Thanks
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miku6r said:
Hi!
If I change my dpi to 160 in build.prop all graphics will be from folders mdpi, for example in framework-res, systemui and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk or I need to change something else?
Thanks
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no you dont have to change something else

ii think that 160 dpi is stock value

[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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[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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[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

RestlessScreams said:
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
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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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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
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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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