Hi,
My first guide for a simple task that many people do want to do from what I see-
Prerequisites:
- root access is needed
- file browser, I use Root Browser available on the play store
Steps:
1. In your file browser navigate to /system and find the build.prop file:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2. Open with a text editor and find the line that says ro.sf.lcd_density=480. 480 is your current LCD density, 445 is the true density of the display - its set at 480 because apparently, Google wants things to be bigger. A bit too big for our liking it seems...
3. Change the value to whatever you want. Bigger value = everything becomes "bigger" and vice versa. Personally I feel that 445 is perfect but here are some screens of the N5 at other densities:
445:
380:
340:
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
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This is Google's Car Home app to use instead of HTC's gimped version. The google version has multiple screens to hold more icons that you can set, customizable icon colors, and background.
First download these 2 files:
CarHome
CarHomeLauncher
-Install com.google.android.carhome-1.apk on your phone.
-Either Push CarHomeLauncher.apk to /system/app or copy it there using your file manager. You will then need to change the permissions of CarHomeLauncher.apk to rw-r--r-- , I use Root Explorer to change the permissions.
-Reboot your phone and you can launch Car Home from the app drawer.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This is exactly what I was looking for, thanks for posting this.
thanks,
will this work on the xperia x10
Is this method disables HTC Locations car kit menu?
I've managed to remove the spacing between the tabs and the address bar so it looks as it should! Thanks to a little bit of legwork and the browser on my advent vega.
APK here:
http://www.multiupload.com/G32IL8Y5VS
Instructions:
1. Use Root Explorer to rename system/app/browser.apk to browser.apkold
2. Copy new browser.apk to system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r--
3. Reboot
Enjoy the new browser
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Thanks for getting back the extra real estate. Stupid thing having that gap there Loving it! Works perfect.
Icon Count as of 10/16/2012: 53 per set / 2 sets / 106 total
Version 3
20 more icons added (to each set)
Brightened textured icon set because I felt they were too dark and hard to see. Depending on launcher you may need to go replace each icon again to make the brighter one appear. Make sure to overwrite when copying this set over.
Download Version 3:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21156180/Nexus_Icons3.zip
Sample:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Bonus Wallpaper:
Updated to v3..
cool! thanks!
First off I have tried searching for anything that does this for a bit now, and at least as far as threads on XDA go I found one from 2011.
Basically I just want the text in the attached screenshot to act as a normal home screen folder but display text instead of the folder icon or the app icon previews. By act as a normal folder I mean being able to drag apps into it and be able to expand it with a tap.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I've tried minimalistic text, simple text, and desktop visualizer with no luck. Additionally I've tried using the settings in Nova Prime Launcher but the options it has does not support this idea.
I haven't used it in a year or so, but sounds like something ssLauncher could do.
Hello !!
I changed "ro.sf.lcd_density" of Build.prop to 480.
I am contented. but, i have one problem.
The character of Recent App window is indistinct.
This problem does not happen in Nexus 6.
I want to solve this problem.
Please help me.
hironori
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
friend, which tab model and which rom?
As I know, this gives bootloop on touchwiz
Hello.
SM-T715
Standard Rom (rooted)
5.0.2 lollipop touchwiz
it is suprise for me this is possibile... Can you say closer what is bed after this. i have same phone. And you increased dpi very much (50%)
I love this dpi setting. but, It has a trifling problem....
>> I am contented. but, i have one problem.
>> The character of Recent App window is indistinct.
I suggest you to try something smaller, stock is 320, maybe 400 or 360...