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What is the best DPI for our Note

Hi folks!
I was just wondering what is the best DPI settings for our note without hindering usability.
I would like a general opinion.
320dpi fanboys not welcome!
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i run gingerbread at 240dpi, and ICS alpha at 213dpi
seem to be the best ones for each android version
160dpi on GB and well on ICS makes everything a little bit to small
240dpi is perfect due to 90% of phones being stock at this.
*s-memo does mess up on any dpi not 320dpi so remember that
213dpi on ICS brings out full tablet mode but keeps the screen readable

Where can i find info on this ics alpha? id love to give it a shot.
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Yeah it's a Galaxy Note, are you jealous?

deymayor said:
Where can i find info on this ics alpha? id love to give it a shot.
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Here we go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423795
And keep this in mind:
KNOWN BUGS
Bluetooth is unstable. Don't rely on it just yet
Battery Usage doesn't work.
MTP Mode does not work. You need to push/pull files via adb
Camera doesn't work. Will be that way until we can get our hands on a ICS
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I've set mine to 240, and loving it. I think it's the best setup for usability and aesthetic for the Gnote. I don't think I would ever go back to the default DPI after switching it to 240.

240
From my experience 240 is by far the best. It is too small for me, but I have poor eyesight (one of the main reasons for buying the Note). For most people it should be fairly easy to adjust too, I would think.

I'm sorry, how do you change DPI?

cswithxda said:
I'm sorry, how do you change DPI?
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LCD Density Modder

240 dpi the best

cswithxda said:
I'm sorry, how do you change DPI?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpi
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Thanks guys. Another Root App Looks like I'll need to get into the water now.
BTW, what is the stock DPI? 284?

cswithxda said:
Thanks guys. Another Root App Looks like I'll need to get into the water now.
BTW, what is the stock DPI? 284?
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320, btw why u are so scared to root your phone?

Yeah 240dpi is pretty awesome so much screen to work with. Only problem is my eyes are kinda bad but I still love it regardless.
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cmon guys... DPI? that's for printers...
The correct term for screens is PPI, and, it's a physical characteristic of the screen, it's impossible to change a screen's PPI after it's manufactured.
The 320dpi, 240dpi thing that you talk about and which android refers to as lcd density internally is like a virtual pitch, the spacing between each pixel displayed on the screen.
That's why when you decrease the spacing between each pixel from 320 to 240 for example you get much more spacing on the screen cause more pixels fits on the screen.
So a more correct term than DPI or PPI is PITCH. (which isn't also 100% correct cause you can't also change pitch of a screen as it is fixed, but it's like a virtual pitch setting that we can change to "fool" the OS into displaying things as if the phone had a different screen installed)

EdgaBimbam said:
320, btw why u are so scared to root your phone?
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Because this device is kinda expensive for a Android new comer to try the water
I need to get familiar with all different kinds of commands more...
I wasn't really scared to root the phone as I may have sounded either

cswithxda said:
Because this device is kinda expensive for a Android new comer to try the water
I need to get familiar with all different kinds of commands more...
I wasn't really scared to root the phone as I may have sounded either
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There are so many advantages to rooting. Imagine running your very own Windows PC without admin rights? That what carriers, and even vendors like Samsung, are trying to force on us. It's BS.

Elusivo said:
cmon guys... DPI? that's for printers...
The correct term for screens is PPI, and, it's a physical characteristic of the screen, it's impossible to change a screen's PPI after it's manufactured.
The 320dpi, 240dpi thing that you talk about and which android refers to as lcd density internally is like a virtual pitch, the spacing between each pixel displayed on the screen.
That's why when you decrease the spacing between each pixel from 320 to 240 for example you get much more spacing on the screen cause more pixels fits on the screen.
So a more correct term than DPI or PPI is PITCH. (which isn't also 100% correct cause you can't also change pitch of a screen as it is fixed, but it's like a virtual pitch setting that we can change to "fool" the OS into displaying things as if the phone had a different screen installed)
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And the point is?
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The point is that using a correct term to name something is sometimes not bad at all
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Even though lowering the "virtual density" to 240 will allow for more real estate on the display, I am not totally sure that the need to consult an ophalmologist won't increase likewise after that.
It is looking good when you take a snapshot though.

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And the point is?
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It was just a comment, maybe not the best place for it but the point is just to try and clear up some of the confusion that sometimes happens when ppl dive into the actual DPI meaning.

Elusivo said:
cmon guys... DPI? that's for printers...
The correct term for screens is PPI, and, it's a physical characteristic of the screen, it's impossible to change a screen's PPI after it's manufactured.
The 320dpi, 240dpi thing that you talk about and which android refers to as lcd density internally is like a virtual pitch, the spacing between each pixel displayed on the screen.
That's why when you decrease the spacing between each pixel from 320 to 240 for example you get much more spacing on the screen cause more pixels fits on the screen.
So a more correct term than DPI or PPI is PITCH. (which isn't also 100% correct cause you can't also change pitch of a screen as it is fixed, but it's like a virtual pitch setting that we can change to "fool" the OS into displaying things as if the phone had a different screen installed)
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Nah, i think we'll continue with the term "DPI" (Dots Per Inch) But you're right, there's a huge difference between DPI and PPI, but that's not the case since no one has used the term "PPI" here.

Display Scaling (DPI)

Hello everyone!
I have a question about the default dpi for the Note 5.
The information I've read is that the default dpi for the Note 5 is 560dpi.
With the marshmallow update Samsung users can get to a setting and change the dpi to "condensed".
This setting scales down the dpi even more.
Does anyone know how much smaller the dpi gets with the "condensed" setting?
Here is a link for the setting I'm talking about:
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-dpi-scaling-setting-680736/
Sorry! Mod maybe can move this thread to the help section for the Note 5?
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10cent said:
Hello everyone!
I have a question about the default dpi for the Note 5.
The information I've read is that the default dpi for the Note 5 is 560dpi.
With the marshmallow update Samsung users can get to a setting and change the dpi to "condensed".
This setting scales down the dpi even more.
Does anyone know how much smaller the dpi gets with the "condensed" setting?
Here is a link for the setting I'm talking about:
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-dpi-scaling-setting-680736/
Sorry! Mod maybe can move this thread to the help section for the Note 5?
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it does work and have very mininal effect, may be you can say from 560dpi to 550dpi

You don't have to wait for this feature to come out, I already have the dpi set to 515 and I think this should've been the default for such a device, and you can do so, as long as you have root permission on your phone.

MagnumPOS said:
You don't have to wait for this feature to come out, I already have the dpi set to 515 and I think this should've been the default for such a device, and you can do so, as long as you have root permission on your phone.
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Is it possible to set the dpi without root?
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10cent said:
Is it possible to set the dpi without root?
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No, it's not possible.

10cent said:
Is it possible to set the dpi without root?
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I've change my dpi without root, however, it makes some of the stock Samsung apps not scale properly. Other than that, everything still functions.
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...creen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/

LGmarly said:
I've change my dpi without root, however, it makes some of the stock Samsung apps not scale properly. Other than that, everything still functions.
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...creen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/
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I currently have the S7 Edge and confirm the "Condensed" mode doesn't really do much. It helps some but my Note 5 is coming today or tomorrow (I don't like the Edge).
I have used the ADB method on my previous phones and know it does not need root. As stated before, it looks like the stock DPI is 560. On my LG G4, we used the 540 DPI, but its stock DPI was 640. 560 seems a little low for a Quad HD resolution. It seems the S7 Edge is 640. The Note 5 may have had a lower stock DPI because the S-Pen allowed for finer control than one with only touch input.
As far as Samsung Apps, stock apps typically are a little finicky. Usually you just need to find a DPI setting that is common. 510 may not play nice with Samsung Apps. 520 or other may be recognized and work better. I do not have a Note 5 (yet!) but typically you just have to find a good DPI setting. I think older Galaxy phones used 480, which would probably work better, but may make things too small.
With that said, anyone find a good working DPI that plays nice?
UPDATE
Got my Note 5 today and already can tell the lower DPI difference out of the box compared to the S7E. Feels good. Just for kicks I enabled the Condensed option and rebooted... but didn't even notice a difference. I don't think it actually alters the DPI, but just makes things a little smaller. On both the 7E and N5... I didn't notice any change with the status bar icons/time... only in a few apps.

I have opposite question:
I had note 4 and then a9, both with biggest UI Samsung is offering. I need it, because my eyes...
I know note 4 was 640, note 5 is 560 stock. Is in n5 640 dpi also possible to set?
it is clear that new grace ui is future, it is also present in some roms for n5. this is one of reasons I go with n5. Whnat is its stock dpi (and note 7, probably)? Is scaling possible in it naturaly, as any cm rom
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thanks a lot

DPI Scaling
Yes you can edit DPI setting without root. It's under developer options.

Low resolution power saving not working

Hi everyone,
I bought the P10 last week and the (ROG) low resolution power saving does not work for me.
I checked my resolution with several apps with the setting turned on; they show 1080p resolution. Also i don't notice any visual differences, and when i turn the setting off and then on again, it doesn't require any loading time to apply the setting, whereas in the P9 it takes approximately 10 seconds to do so.
Thank tou for your time

But the battery is bad for you or you just wanted to squeeze more?

i wanna squeeze out more, and in general take care of my battery as much as i can. the low resolution power saving just DOESN'T WORK> i emailed huawei twice about this, still no reply

I have the same issue on the P10 Plus and wanted to drop the resolution down to 1080p and save battery.
I think it's an EMUI 5 issue as you were able to reduce the resolution on EMUI 4.x but not on here which is disappointing. No one has a definitive answer. I even contacted Huawei for an explanation and they said they weren't aware of such an issue and I was the first person to bring it up!
Not much I can add to your post I'm afraid.....

It is working, well at least on my device. But it's true that u must stare carefully to tell the difference, at the smoothness of the font or somewhere else. And yes its been switched on and off immediately, without no second

Strafrecht said:
It is working, well at least on my device. But it's true that u must stare carefully to tell the difference, at the smoothness of the font or somewhere else. And yes its been switched on and off immediately, without no second
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How do you know for real? YouTube still shows 1080p, I want to reduce the resolution so I can have better fps in Galaxy on Fire 3 and Injustice 2,
Thanks,

rmartinezdl said:
How do you know for real? YouTube still shows 1080p, I want to reduce the resolution so I can have better fps in Galaxy on Fire 3 and Injustice 2,
Thanks,
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Cuz I know the difference when I see it. The thing is, it doesn't change the resolution on system level, but in certain apps, wechat for example. And I haven't found any access to choose which app should be res-reduced for so far.
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How do you know for real? YouTube still shows 1080p, I want to reduce the resolution so I can have better fps in Galaxy on Fire 3 and Injustice 2,
Thanks,
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Sorry I haven't noticed one thing: mine is p10plus and it has 2k res, which obviously get reduced in apps like wechat. But it doesn't necessarily means anything for p10.

Overclocking Galaxy S10 Display to 84 HZ

Hi Guys,
As some of you know, There is currenty a mod for the Xiamoi Mi 9 which allows you to overclock the display's refreshrate to 84 Hz. Since the Mi 9 uses Samsng OLED panels, I'm wondering if any developers could possibly look into developing a similar mod for the Galaxy S10.
Here is is the Xiamoi Mi 9 thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/themes/mod-overclock-screen-to-84hz-t3942063

Would love to have this, hopefully us snapdragon can be rooted

That would be nice!

There was a rom in the dev section (not sure if it's still there) where the developer was saying that 90hz overclock is being tested. So it definitely can be done but not sure if it's still being worked on. Would love it though.

jam51dill said:
There was a rom in the dev section (not sure if it's still there) where the developer was saying that 90hz overclock is being tested. So it definitely can be done but not sure if it's still being worked on. Would love it though.
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The only thing I'm missing in . My S10+ is 90hz refresh rate !!! ....

oh damn the hype is real

FPSkillerPC said:
Hi Guys,
As some of you know, There is currenty a mod for the Xiamoi Mi 9 which allows you to overclock the display's refreshrate to 84 Hz. Since the Mi 9 uses Samsng OLED panels, I'm wondering if any developers could possibly look into developing a similar mod for the Galaxy S10.
Here is is the Xiamoi Mi 9 thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9/themes/mod-overclock-screen-to-84hz-t3942063
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Find a developer who is capable of making a kernal with 90hz !!! I know this sounds so crazy ....

dumb question but what for?
It's a mobile, not a gaming monitor...

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dumb question but what for?
It's a mobile, not a gaming monitor...
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The user interface becomes much smoother and scrolling has a huge difference. Ask anyone with a OnePlus 7 Pro and they will tell you the same thing.

Any news ?

Any news?

If Xaomi can have 85hz refresh rate overclock on a super amoled screen then we should be able to get mod working on the S10, right? Since the S20 is coming soon with a rumored 120hz. Makes me want a higher refresh on my 10 even more.

Guys forget it... the S10 community isn't as good as it was years before. Most dev's don't care about the S10's.

Really wish this became true

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dumb question but what for?
It's a mobile, not a gaming monitor...
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For best VR experience. Display resolution is amazing, sensors are amazing, just the refresh rate is missing

chieco said:
Guys forget it... the S10 community isn't as good as it was years before. Most dev's don't care about the S10's.
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Assuming that's true, I'm guessing it might be because the US market version of the S10 is so locked down.

Question S21 Ultra default minimum width dpi in Developer Options

Title speaks for it self... Stayed a bit with 515 (and even 600) and although I like the spacing and screen size it's kind of fatiguing to the eyes; to a level in which i guess I ran more to my laptop... Just realized it today
Wanna go back and I went with 411 but not sure if this is the default one. Anyway all looks very crisp and sharp now

384 dp is the default

Wow... Thanks... Seems kind of big tbh... Thought was higher than the 411 I found elsewhere for sure not smaller

ccezar2004 said:
Wow... Thanks... Seems kind of big tbh... Thought was higher than the 411 I found elsewhere for sure not smaller
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it's because you're so used to the small sizes now lol

Been at 593 since I got it and never going back.

Why this particular value? Just curious. I've seen that after 600'ish even app layouts are changing... Like it's a tablet or sorts...

I tried a few values, and yeah, around 600 some things won't display correctly, 593 was the value I settled on, looks good and small, display everything right, and never had a reason to change it again.

Hello can you upload a screen shot to see how things are with this DPI please ?

I don't know if this works for long, but here it is.
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