I'm looking for a method to change DPI of specific applications, just in the way it was possible with App Settings module. Build.prop is too loose.
You can use textdroider_dpi from playstore.
PuCiNhOOO said:
You can use textdroider_dpi from playstore.
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Textdroider doesn't let you change PER APP. I'm also looking for something like this.
pOLLYpOCKET said:
Textdroider doesn't let you change PER APP. I'm also looking for something like this.
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It changes the global dpi
I understand that, but changing your global DPI can cause some apps to not work as intended so you'd need to change each apps DPI to fix that.
I'm also looking for this. I have used textdroider to change globally but now I just want to revert a few apps (phone, camera, etc) back to stock dpi.
Only way for this to work is by modding the system files and adding in the smali code then make an activity that allows for user to enter in a value they want then system app will read the saved user value and apply it.
This is probably the biggest thing that is keeping me on kitkat. Every time I install lollipop, I get frustrated about this, then I go back to kitkat
I feel the same as you guys- ability of change app's resolution is keeping me on 4.4. I can't image using some apps on default settings...
What is the point of changing the dpi from an app? U get better what?
Layout/view.
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Some app looks better with tablet UI
The others better layout in phone or phablet
IMO
Eduardomb said:
What is the point of changing the dpi from an app? U get better what?
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You can make your components in view smaller, so you can read more or tap on element faster without scrolling down. Usually, layout elements are (not necessary) too big, IMHO.
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What is the point of changing the dpi from an app? U get better what?
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More information on the screen at any given time.. It's kinda like increasing the resolution on your computer monitor.
try this one guys
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings :good::good::good:
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try this one guys
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings :good::good::good:
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Xposed doesn't work on Lollipop
This is exactly why I'll stay on KK for some time, because it feels like I'd have to use buggy custom ROMs like CM to bring back functionality I already have now.
I'm on CM12, and I completely concur with this! Really, the ONLY app that I want to have the default DPI is the Play Store... Freaking apps won't auto-update.
I wasn't thinking and upgraded.. but don't feel like downgrading again..
I have a note 3, don't know what idiot in android or samsungland (I guess android is more to blame?) thought that only grandpas would be using notes?
It's ridiculous to buy an upper-medium-sized phone and have only room for a couple of bubbles of conversation in apps like facebook messenger or viber.
I'm also searching for solution for per app change of dpi (and language) in lollipop. Are there some news?
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I only have the free version even on my phone so I can't check it myself. I want to make my direct dial shortcut icons bigger. The default size is pretty small. Anybody have a screenshot of the larger icons? Thanks
you get the option to increases the size up to 130% on icon size, But I can tell you that is not much.
However, you can do what I did. I created a picture with my contacts on it, and the used UCCW to make each contact a hot spot that when pressed direct dials them. This way I am no longer limited to the size of icons or the look of icons, I create the pic I want and make it behave the way I want.
Here is how my contact screen looks, it is just one large pic with hot spots created. (I fuzzed out the pics for posting)
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I only have the free version even on my phone so I can't check it myself. I want to make my direct dial shortcut icons bigger. The default size is pretty small. Anybody have a screenshot of the larger icons? Thanks
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this is the max you can get. 130%.
maybe with a custom widget you can create shortcuts with bigger image..
Check this out... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.preiss.ostart I have been using and love it
You can also use Desktop Visualiser from the play store to be able to resize or use custom icons.
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You can also use Desktop Visualiser from the play store to be able to resize or use custom icons.
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Quite a interesting app.. nice alternative to touchwiz.
I use widgetsoid for this. Make a widget that points to an app (it uses the apps icon) remove the background and indicator and then resize the widget to the size you like. You can make a template so all you have to do is point to the app to create one.
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You can also use Desktop Visualiser from the play store to be able to resize or use custom icons.
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I am so glad you turned me in to this. It is one of the best apps I have ever used. I got my Icons laid out nicely to all different sizes and shapes. This was a blessing and I see why Fomey expressed a nod of interest in the app
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I am so glad you turned me in to this. It is one of the best apps I have ever used. I got my Icons laid out nicely to all different sizes and shapes. This was a blessing and I see why Fomey expressed a nod of interest in the app
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I just finished setting my desktop up, looks awesome..
Absolutely love it.. Theres no turning back to touchwiz launcher now
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I just finished setting my desktop up, looks awesome..
Absolutely love it.. Theres no turning back to touchwiz launcher now
Fomey:
I did the same lay out you did with Desktop Visualizer but I used some custom icons I downloaded from this forum. I mean absolutely gorgeous with the colors and all. You try your same layout with some custom icons
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Will we get this new camera apps for our Z1 with an firmware update?
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i would've thought it would be added to Sony Select camera apps rather than in a new firmware.
why make a separate camera add-on store and then not use it.
only guessing
personally id rather they made some good video camera apps. already alot of decent photo apps on the playstore but barely any good video camera apps.
During the CES live stream they said that background defocus was a Z1s exclusive.
But @niaboc79 has confirmed he'll port that apps once we get Z1x dump files.
And if we know and we know that he's developing for Z family of Xperias (we'll get his eXistenZ ROM) - we will get all of that and I'm sure many more aps and features from new devices...
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i would've thought it would be added to Sony Select camera apps rather than in a new firmware.
why make a separate camera add-on store and then not use it.
only guessing
personally id rather they made some good video camera apps. already alot of decent photo apps on the playstore but barely any good video camera apps.
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It will come via Sony Select like all the other camera apps
Of course we get all this... c'mon patience guys. The Z1s is not even on the market, they sell it from the 22nd on (update: looks like some shippings are done).
We will have KitKat, a better Camera App and a whole bunch of updates and so on and on and on. Time by time.
Meanwhile why you just don't enjoy this awesome phone?
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Of course we get all this... c'mon patience guys. The Z1s is not even on the market, they sell it from the 22nd on (update: looks like some shippings are done).
We will have KitKat, a better Camera App and a whole bunch of updates and so on and on and on. Time by time.
Meanwhile why you just don't enjoy this awesome phone?
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We are, me personally with iHackers ROM
Title got me intrigued, but turns out to be only a question. OP change your title please, misleading..
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Title got me intrigued, but turns out to be only a question. OP change your title please, misleading..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49471593
There you go
Ambroos said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49471593
There you go
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You're the man. Thank you veryyyy much!
Ambroos said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49471593
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Antivirus software pops up with Trojan warning when i download that
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Antivirus software pops up with Trojan warning when i download that
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False positive, it's probably because I signed it with a development key.
hey
Portrait Retouch is Ported
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Portrait Retouch is Ported
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Where ??please
Does anyone have this working on their Nexus 6? It says not compatible with your device, for me and my buddy both.
Never had an issue with it on my N5 and I use it more than any app.
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Same here
http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/60023305/file.html. sucks to bust through the ads but this works.
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http://www40.zippyshare.com/v/60023305/file.html. sucks to bust through the ads but this works.
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Is that just the latest version's apk? I'll go that route but hopefully ESPN/Google fixes this, assuming it's thinking the device is a tablet or something.
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Is that just the latest version's apk? I'll go that route but hopefully ESPN/Google fixes this, assuming it's thinking the device is a tablet or something.
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Yep. Seems like it. Just watched a video on it.
Edit: It's probably a DPI thing. It will get sorted out soon.
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Shows that its compatible here, I am on a custom dpi though. At 480 dpi right now.
never worked on any of my tablets. Pull it off another device and and install. Will work fine
I used the APK on both my N6 and N9. Working fine.
Watch ESPN works. I wonder if they have not updated scorecenter for android 5. Last update was 10/14
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Shows that its compatible here, I am on a custom dpi though. At 480 dpi right now.
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Have you noticed any issues using 480?
I thought it was an Android 5 issue. My N5, when updated to 5.0, didn't allow me to download it either.
I'll try changing DPI to see if it works.
I'm not 100% sure. My DPI is set to 493, and I can download it. But what I cannot download is the ESPN FC app.
My device is compatible for this app ..
This might not be a popular opinion, but if you can't download ScoreCenter, just download Yahoo Sports. Yahoo's app is a million times better than ESPN's. Trust me, I used to swear by ScoreCenter, but I heard a bunch of people on Twitter hyping up Yahoo's app. I finally gave it a try and was blown away. I don't even bother with ScoreCenter anymore.
Just use market helper to spoof your phone.
Found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146216
I think issue isn't android lolipop its the screen resolution that i is causing the issue I pulled apk using myappsharer from another phone I can post if anybody needs.
did they finally start using video clips that aren't from dial-up? that's the reason i uninstalled earlier this year.
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Watch ESPN works. I wonder if they have not updated scorecenter for android 5. Last update was 10/14
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No. It was never "compatible" with any tablet I've owned. I'm sure the issue is screen size
Is there a way to close all running apps with one button? Previous versions of Android had it and I feel like a reviewer mentioned using the feature. I just don't have the button on my screen.
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Nope. In custom ROMs for other phones (CM12 Pre-nightly) theres a button that clears all the apps in recents but its not present in stock Android.
You'll have to wait for the custom ROMs to come before you get this feature.
As far as I know there is not a way to do this. There should be in my opinion though. Maybe a mod soon
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Oh ok, I thought it was part of stock Android. My bad. It really should be... lol
To be picky, they aren't running. From this perspective I am glad they don't have a clear all, because it gives the impression that clearing cashed apps is good or helpful.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2gif4g/greenify_developer_says_constantly_swiping_away/
Maybe your coming from a Samsung phone? I'm just guessing but that button exists as part of touchwiz.
posted while using my note 3
Do. Not. Clear. All. Apps.
Not constantly. Not obsessively. Not hourly.
It does nothing to improve your experience but degredation in opening speed and CPU required to do so is possible. Some apps will even function incorrectly (bad design on their part, but easy to do)!
I'm NOT a fan of the new recents but clearing-all has never been a part of stock abdroid for a reason.
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Do. Not. Clear. All. Apps.
Not constantly. Not obsessively. Not hourly.
It does nothing to improve your experience but degredation in opening speed and CPU required to do so is possible. Some apps will even function incorrectly (bad design on their part, but easy to do)!
I'm NOT a fan of the new recents but clearing-all has never been a part of stock abdroid for a reason.
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Without question you're right.
Problem is not all apps behave and not all of us are experts at identifying which app is the problem. This is where help is needed from the OS. And it seems like rather than making it easier they're making it harder (by requiring root to get certain usage data, i.e. GSAM).
Until then, folks will want a "clear all".
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Without question you're right.
Problem is not all apps behave and not all of us are experts at identifying which app is the problem. This is where help is needed from the OS. And it seems like rather than making it easier they're making it harder (by requiring root to get certain usage data, i.e. GSAM).
Until then, folks will want a "clear all".
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Going into Settings>Apps>Running will show which apps are running in the background. They will be doing so even after you clear all.
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For me I'm not concerned about performance, but when you've got 40 or so different tabs to scroll through sometimes its nice just to close them all and start over. This is when a close all would be nice to have in stock android.
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For me I'm not concerned about performance, but when you've got 40 or so different tabs to scroll through sometimes its nice just to close them all and start over. This is when a close all would be nice to have in stock android.
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Its meant to be used for quick task switching. If you're trying to use recents to find an app older than say the last 5 or so, you don't want to be doing that.
Why they have to go so far back is beyond me.
If you're rooted, chain fire has an app (called recently) that helps manage recents. I set mine to show only actual running app and 5 more apps after that, for up to 2 hours. It also has a clear all button which as mentioned, should NOT be used.
If you want to root your phone you can keep it on the stock ROM and just install Recently by Chainfire.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.recently
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Damn. Didn't see the post above. Lol. Sorry.
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just installed the new nexus 6 stock image for 6.0 and i have none of the new features no doze no status bar icons change no nothing , i basically got the same mennu options as lolipop. wtf
lol, have you tried going into settings-battery-3dots-battery optimizations?
Really? You should try googling before flipping out on XDA
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Try the microwave
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Try the microwave
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should i see diferences in the menu , or should the camera app have extra features. , what i did is simply flash the new 6.0 image ,, any ideas guys. Tryed microwaving it did not work
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should i see diferences in the menu , or should the camera app have extra features. , what i did is simply flash the new 6.0 image ,, any ideas guys. Tryed microwaving it did not work
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Have you ever heard of Android 6.0 Marshmallow before and what it brings? It doesnt look like you did.
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Try the microwave
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Yeess! This is always the best option :good:
Well, if Google called it 5.2 then the under-informed people wouldn't have expected a whole new user interface.
Is he trolling? Or is he serious? I mean dude, doze isn't and app, it's an "under the hood" tweak. I wanna say someone flashed it for you dude, there's no way you did it yourself xD
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Hmm don't like marshmallows waiting on project carrot top 7.0
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should i see diferences in the menu , or should the camera app have extra features. , what i did is simply flash the new 6.0 image ,, any ideas guys. Tryed microwaving it did not work
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The new API2 based camera-app is exclusive to new nexus phones. we have to stick with googles old camera based on 'pre lollipop API' or install mediocre camera apps from play store.
Geko-x said:
just installed the new nexus 6 stock image for 6.0 and i have none of the new features no doze no status bar icons change no nothing , i basically got the same mennu options as lolipop. wtf
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Snark aside... have you read about 6.0 at all?
Doze and App Standby both work under the hood. There is a setting in the Battery setting to exempt an app from the optimizations, but other than that, there's no user-facing options for them. Want to know about the two options... read here before you complain.
There are several other areas that have been reworked... The memory windows, app permissions, etc... look through and you'll find plenty of tweaks and improvements.
It isn't like its a surprise. The preview builds have been out for months and there are dozens of articles online about the changes in 6.0. If, after that, you still don't understand the changes... not sure what to say.
ok, to avoid the runaway trainwreck, i am going to close this here... lets all try to better than this, huh XDA?