Hey guys. For a while I was using a wallpaper that was actually two wallpapers, half on one side half on the other side, and 2 homescreens. What this did was let me have a "different" wallpaper for each homescreen.
I am completely redoing my homescreens with widgets and to make it overal more informational/functional. I will now have a total of 4 screens, I might stick to 3 screens if I get rid of my calender/agenda widget.
The problem I'm having is when I make a wallpaper with 3 or 4 images of the same size as the screen, when I go to set it, it forces me to select an area based on that aspect ratio... I want to get rid of it, so I can use a wallpaper that's 3 or 4 "screens" wide, and use 3 or 4 homescreens. That way when I scroll over screens it has a different background.
Is this possible? with either forcing the picture manually somewhere? or with an app of some sort?
Thanks in advanced for any input!
GTIVRon said:
Hey guys. For a while I was using a wallpaper that was actually two wallpapers, half on one side half on the other side, and 2 homescreens. What this did was let me have a "different" wallpaper for each homescreen.
I am completely redoing my homescreens with widgets and to make it overal more informational/functional. I will now have a total of 4 screens, I might stick to 3 screens if I get rid of my calender/agenda widget.
The problem I'm having is when I make a wallpaper with 3 or 4 images of the same size as the screen, when I go to set it, it forces me to select an area based on that aspect ratio... I want to get rid of it, so I can use a wallpaper that's 3 or 4 "screens" wide, and use 3 or 4 homescreens. That way when I scroll over screens it has a different background.
Is this possible? with either forcing the picture manually somewhere? or with an app of some sort?
Thanks in advanced for any input!
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You just need to shrink the image down to the right size.
Thats the point... I don't want to have to make it the aspect ratio it wants me to. I have a picture the size I want, but when I want to use it, it cuts off extra on the side that I put there on purpose in an effort to make it appear that I have a different wallpaper for each homescreen.
GTIVRon said:
Thats the point... I don't want to have to make it the aspect ratio it wants me to. I have a picture the size I want, but when I want to use it, it cuts off extra on the side that I put there on purpose in an effort to make it appear that I have a different wallpaper for each homescreen.
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Its not the size that you want if its cutting off the sides.... lets toss some logic into this.
There is a live wallpaper that does what your looking for, its called multi live wallpaper or something similar to that.
How do you know what size I want. I'm telling you what size I want. And I want it for a reason. Try reading through both my posts.. I can't see how o can dumb up my goal any more that what it is...
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GTIVRon said:
How do you know what size I want. I'm telling you what size I want. And I want it for a reason. Try reading through both my posts.. I can't see how o can dumb up my goal any more that what it is...
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I've already told you what you need to do. Use it or don't, I don't care.
I believe Android limits the maximum resolution to 2x width of screen resolution. I'm not sure as I have no experience with other screen sizes and Android. Increase would require some depth of code manipulation that may result in more RAM use than would be practical.
I'm talking out of my ass here, but really, if Google thought the idea would have been practical, they probably would have implemented it to begin with, or in one of the many updates Android has had.
Maybe request the author of whatever 3rd party launcher you like make it an option. I'm sure the launcher programs can be written at the very least to place images over the home screen.
MultiPicture Live Wallpaper
This will allow you to have a different picture for each screen.
You could also try something like Flikie. I am not sure if it will manage images greater than 960x800 in resolution. Never tried it. Might be worth a shot
Went with the Live Wallpaper thing. Thanks for that input!
Hey lil annoyance with the homescreen and icon/widget placing. Which I understand it lines up and fits right when you hold it vertical.. I prefer using my device in landscape mode. I hate how the left and right sides you cant use for icons and so.
Was wondering if anyone knows if there is a workaround for it or if in the future a custom rom could even change that up?
I use adw ex. You can add more, the normal setting is 4x4. I increased it with adw to 6x6. That's the most I tried though because 6x6 fit well in both modes. I think any higher some would get cut off in portrait mode
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Ok Ill give it a shot, low memory footprint I trust? Also would this be similar to Cookie Tab?
Hi All,
Just switch my GNote DPI to 240, and it looks pretty good, so I might keep it that way. I'm wondering if this will have any ill effect on the screen in the long run?
Thank you.
Nope, but it might have on your eyes due to having to squint all the time to see anything
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Hi, I have never mess with DPI before. What are the benefit of changing from 320 to 240? I should try it but will wait for explaination first.
Visual360 said:
Hi All,
Just switch my GNote DPI to 240, and it looks pretty good, so I might keep it that way. I'm wondering if this will have any ill effect on the screen in the long run?
Thank you.
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vjoom said:
Hi, I have never mess with DPI before. What are the benefit of changing from 320 to 240? I should try it but will wait for explaination first.
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Their isnt any big differences... 240 dpi is smaller. .so for some people it wont be sweet.. But for me its good.. And it also saves a lot of space on your phone screen and makes your phone look more tab like. .custom launchers are also smoother on 240 dpi... So y dont you just try it..?if you dont like it go back to default 320dpi...
Thank you. Will check it out.
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Their isnt any big differences... 240 dpi is smaller. .so for some people it wont be sweet.. But for me its good.. And it also saves a lot of space on your phone screen and makes your phone look more tab like. .custom launchers are also smoother on 240 dpi... So y dont you just try it..?if you dont like it go back to default 320dpi...
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Most apps in the market appear incompatible for me when I had it at 280. I gave up in the end, even though it was definitely smoother. I also had far more space on the notification bar, which is now very crowded and things keep getting pushed off
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Most apps in the market appear incompatible for me when I had it at 280. I gave up in the end, even though it was definitely smoother. I also had far more space on the notification bar, which is now very crowded and things keep getting pushed off
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240 has the best market compatibility
Yes, 160, 240 and 320 DPI are the ones that are genuinely supported by Android, so if you're using something else, a lot of apps won't work correctly.
240 dpi will also make most 3rd party launchers smoother on the scroll
and real estate, real estate, real estate.
320dpi is wasted on a screen the size of the note.
eyesight's taking a hit though haha
240 is nice, yes
The phone does seem more snappy once again.
I will try to train my aging eyes to this format!
240 is perfect for the note. looks insanely gorgeous the screen and visuals.
just the dialer doesnt seem to work correctly in portrait mode. any help on that?
androidindian said:
240 is perfect for the note. looks insanely gorgeous the screen and visuals.
just the dialer doesnt seem to work correctly in portrait mode. any help on that?
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Agreed. it look really fine!
I just tried the stock phone app, and I see the dial screen is not adjusting, whereas all the others are. I typically use the Go dialer as it allows themes (and you do not need Go Launcher to run it). That is fine with 240.
On my note, setting it to 240 dpi using lcd density changer causes the home screen to shrink to about 60% the total size of the screen.
If I hit applications to go to the menu again, same behaviour there, is this expected, if not how do I fix it?
May I ask what launcher and other apps do you guys use to get full 240dpi without the graphical glitches?
torqu3e said:
On my note, setting it to 240 dpi using lcd density changer causes the home screen to shrink to about 60% the total size of the screen.
If I hit applications to go to the menu again, same behaviour there, is this expected, if not how do I fix it?
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Check out TouchWiz 4.5 or use ADW, LauncherPro or GO Launcher.
clairenix said:
May I ask what launcher and other apps do you guys use to get full 240dpi without the graphical glitches?
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LordManhattan said:
Check out TouchWiz 4.5 or use ADW, LauncherPro or GO Launcher.
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Do I have to do any modification on the TW 4.5? Cuz its still the issue that the launcher is not fullscreen
ssLauncher
clairenix said:
May I ask what launcher and other apps do you guys use to get full 240dpi without the graphical glitches?
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I use ssLauncher. It gives me full control over everything on the screen, and allows resizing of almost any widget. It works well at any resolution.
It also has vertical scrolling for all screens, if you want that. It is not for everyone, but great for OCD users!
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Do I have to do any modification on the TW 4.5? Cuz its still the issue that the launcher is not fullscreen
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Hmm, i haven't tried it myself, but i've heard that it should work with 240 DPI. But if it doesn't work then i'm not sure what can be done.
Can't you use ADW, Go Launcher or another one, or don't you like them?
I was just missing the S Planner Widget ^^
but I will use Go Launcher. It has also a pretty calender widget
240 is too small for me
I just cannot read enough, especially system menus, at 240. The notification bar is also too small. I moved to this beast because I was sick of having to take my glasses off to read my Xperia Arc easily.
I'll settle for 320, although it does kind of irritate me having seen what the Note is truly capable of. Still, it is very easy for me to read, and that is important to me.
Hi:
been using cm9 for quite some time.. really like it..
just installed cm10.
the movable screens are smaller ; limiting the placement of my icons .'
also, the app drawer is smaller; making the field list show much less per screen
i cannot find how to change this
any help is greatly appreciated
thanx
amkaos said:
Hi:
been using cm9 for quite some time.. really like it..
just installed cm10.
the movable screens are smaller ; limiting the placement of my icons .'
also, the app drawer is smaller; making the field list show much less per screen
i cannot find how to change this
any help is greatly appreciated
thanx
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1. Get Texdroider_dpi
2. Settings->Launcher->HomeScreen->Grid-> (I set mine to 9X9).
3. Using Texdroider I set my font size to 132 dpi (If you do this leave your Texdroider icon in the middle of one of your screens. Someday when your screen is changed back to default it will be nice to be able to find the icon).
Also, there are several good launchers available free from the play store. I use apex and I'm I'm pleased with it.
i know its too soon,am so far liking everything about the one ui,but app icons are hugely ugly,is there any way to shrink them on the nav bar and inside the app drawer.
i tried increasing the dpi in dev options it didnt affect them.
thanks
RAM377 said:
i know its too soon,am so far liking everything about the one ui,but app icons are hugely ugly,is there any way to shrink them on the nav bar and inside the app drawer.
i tried increasing the dpi in dev options it didnt affect them.
thanks
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make your dpi 411 or 410 and check If it make different
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Or, just go Settings-Home Screen- and change home and apps screen grid. much easier
^^^This was easier, but I then realized my fat fingers kept hitting the wrong app when I'm not focused on what I'm doing, so I had to revert back to 4x5 arrangement. I prefered the Oreo icons, and want those back (even if it is a theme).
set your dpi to 510, it makes the phone even looks like it came from the future... very sharp and awesome