I've recently upgraded to 5.0.1 on my N910H. I always previously changed my DPI, but without (yet) Xposed App Settings to sort out the misbehaving apps, I was worried about Lollipop.
I've now changed my DPI to 480 and TouchWiz Lollipop is at this DPI is not too bad.
What doesn't look correct:
Launcher
Camera
Dailer
What does look great:
Pretty much everything else including
Floating SMS
Contacts
Logs
Calculator
Samsung Keyboard
Lockscreen
Settings
I can live with the dialer and camera looking odd until either Xposed is fixed for TouchWiz or someone mods it. You also use Google Camera instead. For the launcher I use Nova.
How do you change your DPI to 480 ?
Is there a special root tool ? Or manual on the config ? If config, what did you change ?
Slider-Override said:
How do you change your DPI to 480 ?
Is there a special root tool ? Or manual on the config ? If config, what did you change ?
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Install textdroid from the play store..then you can change your global dpi
Slider-Override said:
How do you change your DPI to 480 ?
Is there a special root tool ? Or manual on the config ? If config, what did you change ?
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Change it in the build prop text. I use root explorer but I am sure most file explorers will work too
Right, I changes it with "ROM tool box" but a lot off apps looks strange no alternative to app settings for me
The camera app's dpi you can adjust with "App Settings", available for download as an xposed module. I've set it the camera app dpi back to 640 and that works like a charm.
I've been using nova launcher for some time now and had no problems with changing overall dpi.
The dialer on the other hand still looks "odd" . Still looking for a solution for that but as you also said: "i can live with that"
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I've been to quick . There are/were compatibility issues between xposed and lollipop, not sure if app settings works with lollipop
Slider-Override said:
Right, I changes it with "ROM tool box" but a lot off apps looks strange no alternative to app settings for me
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Which apps look strange? For me it's only the dialer and Camera.
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Hi all,
I am still new to custom ROMs. Installed the King Droid custom ROM and am very happy so far. During installation I opted for 320 dpi mode. It looks great! There are a few limitations though, the default launcher will not appear correctly. I have been using Apex and Nova alternatively and both are working almost perfectly.
Any one else on 320 dpi, please share your experience. :cyclops:
Regards,
Rajat
luthra.rajat said:
Hi all,
I am still new to custom ROMs. Installed the King Droid custom ROM and am very happy so far. During installation I opted for 320 dpi mode. It looks great! There are a few limitations though, the default launcher will not appear correctly. I have been using Apex and Nova alternatively and both are working almost perfectly.
Any one else on 320 dpi, please share your experience. :cyclops:
Regards,
Rajat
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320 is the default dpi for Note and TW launcher should not have any issues with it, are you sure you opted for 320? I guess you might have opted 240 dpi as TW launcher does not work properly on 240 dpi. Check your current dpi in build.prop
There is a warning while selecting 240 dpi mode in Kingdroid (Aroma) that TW will not work or something like that, you should have read that carefully , now either change dpi manually by editing build.prop or use custom launchers, and do not use any app to change dpi, you will end in bootloops otherwise.
Hi there guys, i am form PAC rom but the camera quality is not so good so i decided to return on stock rom but i want to usa at leas 4.8 inches of my screen, in this rom i use the tablet mode and i'd like to port it on stock ftf, there is a way? here a screenshot
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EmeraldTimer said:
Hi there guys, i am form PAC rom but the camera quality is not so good so i decided to return on stock rom but i want to usa at leas 4.8 inches of my screen, in this rom i use the tablet mode and i'd like to port it on stock ftf, there is a way? here a screenshot
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Should use a launcher
But i don't know which launcher
I love this mode too
On apex launcher/nova u can hide notification bar and then set swipe to see notifications
If u find sth else pls send it too me
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well what you need to do is change the DPI to tablet mode and install APEX launcher...
G1_enthusiast said:
well what you need to do is change the DPI to tablet mode and install APEX launcher...
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Changing dpi need root access
Any method without root?
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x102x96x said:
Changing dpi need root access
Any method without root?
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no...it require changing build.prop which need root.
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well what you need to do is change the DPI to tablet mode and install APEX launcher...
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How to? i'd like to have notifications too in the bar
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How to? i'd like to have notifications too in the bar
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are you root? if so look on the playstore theres some DPI changer app and then just install apex.
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are you root? if so look on the playstore theres some DPI changer app and then just install apex.
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Why apex? nova isn't good?
EmeraldTimer said:
Why apex? nova isn't good?
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you can try Nova i never try it with nova.
G1_enthusiast said:
you can try Nova i never try it with nova.
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To do what? Explain.
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To do what? Explain.
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uh...what do you mean...to do tablet mode...the app detect the DPI of the device, in this case your phone and make the appropriate change to your device and turn it into a tablet..
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uh...what do you mean...to do tablet mode...the app detect the DPI of the device, in this case your phone and make the appropriate change to your device and turn it into a tablet..
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so the status bar will be marged with the Navbar in the bottom?
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so the status bar will be marged with the Navbar in the bottom?
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yes exactly like a tablet.
G1_enthusiast said:
yes exactly like a tablet.
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how many dpi should I set?
EmeraldTimer said:
how many dpi should I set?
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I dont remember...try 300? if it doesnt change then keep lowering it, dont lower too much.
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I dont remember...try 300? if it doesnt change then keep lowering it, dont lower too much.
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Never used a DPI changer, what app sould I decrease?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iaXJkYXBpLmFuZHJvaWQuZHBpIl0.
use this one.
Xposed framework + "tablet ui" Xposed module and change to any DPI you want with a build prop editing app (just search "LCD" in your build prop) requires root obviously. Using this method has one advantage over others; you don't need a certain DPI to trigger tablet mode it'll be active in all. Google is your friend.
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Easiest way when you are rooted is to use a file explorer (with root like es file manager) and edit the build.prop file located in /system.
You want to find ro.sf.lcd_density=480
replace 480 with 240 - that is the default tablet mode for the Xperia tablet Z and is the only dpi which will activate tablet ui. Be careful though, everything will be TINY on the screen (As I have tried this many times now). there are 2 bugs in this tabletui for stock firmwares, Sony camera's ui will be screwed, taking pics are like normal but camera's ui just looks... odd. The 2nd bug is that there is no way to enter recent apps mode when clicking on recent apps button. Small Apps can be enabled with the small apps launcher in the stock tablet Z rom (just ask if you want that )
fyi, if you find that 240 is too small you can always use 270dpi. that is Phablet ui and I am currently using this! camera orientation works but very small at the corner of the screen (Just some ui resize bug, everything works like normal) and recent apps/small apps works
Do not use Xperia Home launcher for these tablet modes, even at 320dpi the xperia home starts to look buggy. Recommend any 3rd party launcher
Can anyone point me in the direction of an app that can change the resolution or dpi of the htc one? To me everything is just too big for the size. Having 1080p screen and huge icon doesn't make sense to me.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpi&hl=en
Or you could install xposed framework with app settings module..
you aware that you need root for that, right?
I use two tools for that. Changing the DPI for the whole system can be done for example using Rom Toolbox Pro. (Performance -> build.prop Editor -> swipe to the left -> LCD Density)
This actually brakes Play Store, therefore i use the app settings module for xposed framework to give that specific app the original DPI so that i can download updates and stuff.
Sorry for the late reply, I just notice that my email address is wrong which is why I never received the notifications. Anyone I notice that sense does not play well with the dpi chances. Everything gets jammed up in the top left corner of the screen, So its more like the sense launcher does play well with dpi changes which sucks.
Any success with changing the DPI?
Do u mean DPI of the entire systemui or just on an app by app basis?
Haven't attempted whole UI but have successfully done per app basis using xposed framework and "app settings" extension... Works like a charm!
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Do u mean DPI of the entire systemui or just on an app by app basis?
Haven't attempted whole UI but have successfully done per app basis using xposed framework and "app settings" extension... Works like a charm!
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Yeah, system wide. I use App Settings too. If you change it system wide, I can't get Active Display to work properly.
Did u enable system wide by adjusting the app settings DPI for systemui.apk? Or some other method? Maybe try changing systemui.apk app setting? I would try but I'm out at the moment and can't handle my phone possibly going bonkers if I change something that shouldn't be changed lol
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Did u enable system wide by adjusting the app settings DPI for systemui.apk? Or some other method? Maybe try changing systemui.apk app setting? I would try but I'm out at the moment and can't handle my phone possibly going bonkers if I change something that shouldn't be changed lol
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I changed the build.prop--which is system wide.
What method is working to change DPI of whole system??
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I tried build prop editor from the app store, and no luck. I'd like to investigate further on this, but no twrp or cwm to make quick backups. I've experienced before non-boots when adjusting DPI and the system not accepting it.
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At the moment... I am using Apex launcher changing the size of icons. This Is not the solution, but it works.
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Yeah, I was doing the same with nova. Using app settings to modify individual apps works though. 240dpi seems perfect.
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dr3wster said:
Do u mean DPI of the entire systemui or just on an app by app basis?
Haven't attempted whole UI but have successfully done per app basis using xposed framework and "app settings" extension... Works like a charm!
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Just a heads up. I modified systemui.apk using App Settings. It worked, but there were gapps between the app borders and the status bar. Not appealing.
Does anyone know what the .apk is for the active notifications? Even when I disable the active notifications the screen still locks up. Eventually I'll figure this out!
Use Xposed App Settings. I can change the DPI per app, and if you want to change the DPI system wide, you just modify SystemUI.apk's DPI; or, use a build.prop editor. However, systemwide messes up active notifications.
I used app settings to change to 300 dpi on systemui and 280 on my Launcher. 280 on systemui was causing graphical errors.
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It's pretty annoying doing 100+ apps one by one. is there a way to do all user apps in one go?
Change global DPI in build.prop, then restore the original one for Play Market, Play Services and Google Services Framework in App Settings.
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Change global DPI in build.prop, then restore the original one for Play Market, Play Services and Google Services Framework in App Settings.
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I don't see global dpi closest I see is led density.
In rom tool box, or some other method, edit the build.prop to your desired density. DPI and density, to my knowledge are relative. Hope that answers your question.
Tl;dr build.prop -> LCD density -> #
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Download the app texdroider from play store and set your global DPI in there. Then as said above change DPI some specific apps in app settings.
The app just makes the same changes to build.prop but its easier IMO
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ek69 said:
Download the app texdroider from play store and set your global DPI in there. Then as said above change DPI some specific apps in app settings.
The app just makes the same changes to build.prop but its easier IMO
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Yes that's what I did before but that also changes the dpi of the launcher and omega doesn't support multi dpi. I just want to change the dpi of all the apps I've downloaded.
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Yes that's what I did before but that also changes the dpi of the launcher and omega doesn't support multi dpi. I just want to change the dpi of all the apps I've downloaded.
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Can't you change the DPI of the launcher?
I'm on cm12 now so I can't help much more lol but iirc there was something called system ui?
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ek69 said:
Can't you change the DPI of the launcher?
I'm on cm12 now so I can't help much more lol but iirc there was something called system ui?
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Yes that worked. Thanks buddy