Sorry if this has already been posted before but I came across it and never heard about it before. It changes your screen size like you were changing the resolution on a monitor. I went from 240 default down to 200 and it seems like a perfect size without making everything too small
https://market.android.com/details?id=lv.n3o.lcddensity&feature=search_result
you can also change it from the build.prop...knowing how to edit it is a must for any android user imo
ugothakd said:
you can also change it from the build.prop...knowing how to edit it is a must for any android user imo
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I really never knew about this. To me at least having the smaller scale size looks and feels better than stock. How come we dont see rom/theme releases with this mod?
I think for Developers personal preferences, also I'm not quite sure they could change the build.prop with a theme, but in the case of a Rom I believe that keeping it on a basic level works out in the best for the general population, but also allows those who are more prone to making changes on their own to go ahead and attempt it for themselves.
Thanks for the thread though man, I've been iffy about whether this app would work for the Epic, I truly appreciate it.
Yep build.prop is the way to go.
I don't think I could go back to stock density. 172 looks excellent.
dpesnt the dialer get offset to bottom left when changing the density or is that only on themed dialers?
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JohnCorleone said:
dpesnt the dialer get offset to bottom left when changing the density or is that only on themed dialers?
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Yessir it does.
DialerOne and GoDialer are fantastic as a replacement.
darkierawr said:
Yep build.prop is the way to go.
I don't think I could go back to stock density. 172 looks excellent.
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Omg Darkie I love you lol. 172 looks amazing.:O
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Yessir it does.
DialerOne and GoDialer are fantastic as a replacement.
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Thanks for the heads up on the alterrnate dialers darkie! "Thanks" clicked.
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Freakin killer app.....
Thanx man
Very cool mod!...I'm not sure I can go as low as 172, but even a minor adjustment to 200 really makes a wonderful difference...I especially like the overall effect to the launcher.
One drawback though...I'm going to have to retrain my muscle memory because of the slight change in location of various things.
It'll be interesting to see if there's any way to make a minor adjustment to the default dialer so it can properly scale...Also, it looks like I'm going to have to take a look at the Wired Tether app because it looks fairly odd.
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Edit: I solved the wierd layout in Wired Tether app using appleflap's suggestion in this thread to turn off Compatibility Mode...However, I'm on SRF 1.2, so I did it through Settings-->Lockscreen Parts-->General.
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OK...After a data wipe of the Market app, I just noticed this density change caused the Market to identify 21 of the 102 apps I currently have installed as not compatible...Bummer.
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xanthinealkaloid said:
OK...After a data wipe of the Market app, I just noticed this density change caused the Market to identify 21 of the 102 apps I currently have installed as not compatible...Bummer.
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Sorry for not giving you the heads up.
With my density so low NOTHING works with the new ****ty market. I reverted back to the older market. Where everything is compatible.
What is the pixel density of the Evo 3D? (trying to mimic that if I can)
Also, does this app cause the New market to FC or something?
Hmmm, so does anyone know the step process to changing the density with my phone total crashing with fc? ?
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Sorry for not giving you the heads up.
With my density so low NOTHING works with the new ****ty market. I reverted back to the older market. Where everything is compatible.
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I set my density to 180...still rocking the 2.3.6 market
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What is the pixel density of the Evo 3D? (trying to mimic that if I can)
Also, does this app cause the New market to FC or something?
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No...The issue is with the version 3x market because there's a new compatibility check in place which references the LCD density value, so this change can cause previously installed apps to appear incompatible according the the new market removing them from your installed list
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thatdudepoops said:
Hmmm, so does anyone know the step process to changing the density with my phone total crashing with fc? ?
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Are you using the stock TouchWiz launcher?...I've read it can be problematic when doing this mod.
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Well, I'm on my way to fixing the compressed dialpad...I did the widths to see if the pngs would stretch without looking like a 1960's color TV.
I'm gonna finish this up later, but now it's time for a RedBull break.
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Are you using the stock TouchWiz launcher?...I've read it can be problematic when doing this mod.
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I'm using zeam....
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Related
I'm opening this thread for have a place where shareideas to fix our Samsung apps for fit low DPi (high Resolution).
First, i'm not a developer so we need to cooperate alltogheter for win
I have a SGT European GSM, i don't know if those mods can be applicable to any CDMA device.
I fixed 2 apps for now:
Dialer, inside Contact.apk, mostly fixed only the dialpad, still need to fix Incoming/Outcoming calls
Calculator, fixed 100%
I have used this 2 great app :
[DPI] Dialer, MusicPlayer, Calc, FM, Camera + GUIDE +utility(kinda)
Apk Manager 4.9 - Makes Modifying Ur Apk A Breeze (Windows/Linux)
Inside these threads you will find how to use them.
What i modded:
Contact.apk-----> res/layout/dialer_app.xml
Calculator.apk---> res/layout/main.xml
Install them via Adb or rootexplorer.
This thread is meant for development, for people that wanna help for that purpose, do not put your request or whatever here.
reserved.....
Hello,
Those .apk works for all gsm rom ?
Thanks for your work
P.S Sorry my bad english :-(
They come from Alterbridge (Overcome)rom but they are stock apps Galaxy Tab, if Boyppc use that stock apps then they are good for you.
Make a backup of your old apps before, just to be sure.
wallah said:
Hello,
Those .apk works for all gsm rom ?
Thanks for your work
P.S Sorry my bad english :-(
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Thanks a lot bro, i will give a try and feedback
P.S Sorry my bad english :-(
wallah said:
Thanks a lot bro, i will give a try and feedback
Edit: everythings works fine on my tab, BOYPPC rom v3,
Thank you !!!
P.S Sorry my bad english :-(
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This is the exact reason i still use 240 and not something lower. I will let you know how it works on DiP7's rom.
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This works great running at 182. You should contact the overcome dev and see if he can include it in the next version. Thanks a lot!
I lied. Still looks bad when the phone is rining after placing a call in landscape mode.
slimdizzy said:
This is the exact reason i still use 240 and not something lower. I will let you know how it works on DiP7's rom.
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I really dont mind it, you see the dialer like %3 of the overall time when using the tab
Just FYI, pixel density is not the same as dpi. A lower pixel density leads to an increase in dots per inch.
knightnz said:
Just FYI, pixel density is not the same as dpi. A lower pixel density leads to an increase in dots per inch.
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Erm, no:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dots_per_inch#DPI_or_PPI_in_digital_image_files
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_density
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Erm, no:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dots_per_inch#DPI_or_PPI_in_digital_image_files
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_density
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Sorry, I should've said "LCD Density". Decreasing that increases PPI and DPI - well, perceptually anyway, the LCD is still fixed at 1024x600. Given that the actual screen is 6.0" x 3.5" (7.0" diag) that means a native PPI/DPI of approx 170. I've no idea how LCD density relates to these values - can someone explain?
The wiki page nicely explains why I always feel like I can fit more "stuff" onto a Windows desktop than an OS X one though
ayman07 said:
This works great running at 182. You should contact the overcome dev and see if he can include it in the next version. Thanks a lot!
I lied. Still looks bad when the phone is rining after placing a call in landscape mode.
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I have looked into changing my tabs lcd and samaung says it will run best between
191 and 200. That we just need to find the best one for the tab. It is set at 240 stock. I have mine running at 195, and everything runs and shows up perfect. Looks like a new hd screen!
HIT THANKS IF I HAVE HELPED.
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first of all.. thanks for the links.
i was trying to edit the email.apk to display properly in landscape mode but it is force closing whenever im switching to landscape mode. im trying to display the message list on left pane to adapt to extra height but it doesnot seem to work for some reason. the file i changed is.. Email.apk\res\layout-land\p1_message_list.xml
i think the line should read
Code:
<LinearLayout android:orientation="vertical" android:id="@id/msglist" android:background="#ffffffff" android:layout_width="258.0sp" android:layout_height="fill_parent">
but its not working or may be im doing it completely wrong. please help. i have so many other apps to fix too this is my first android hack.
get root tools in the market. you can change lcd, heap size, and several other mods.
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Can you make the stock launcher fit on 200?? And stock music sucks on locked screen..
Does anyone know if there is a work around to make Skype work after changing the DPI to 182?
i dont see any issue with skype pn 182dpi. what is the issue?
Did anyone get the Camera.apk to work with low densities? I just switched to 172 and I'm loving it. Everything looks much better.. except the Camera da FCs on startup.
Im using my galaxy note 4 in 460dpi and grren dialer button stretches. Will this fix the problem? Also how can i install this xml file
Anyone else found that when they set a custom density not all apps resize, they seem to keep the default density of the Samsung ROM? even though it has been changed. NOVA HD was one but also dialler app and camera for me.
It is also irritating that touchwiz seems to be locked to particular density as well. Anyone found any workarounds for this?
I assume you've turned Compatibility Mode off in Spare Parts? If not, try that first.
TouchWiz seems to misbehave even with that turned off, but I've had no problems with anything else being too small while running at 192 density.
you weather and clock arent squashed up into the top left hand side of your screen then, leaving about 3/4 inch column down the right hand side?
Have to wait for a good multi dpi theme or rom... but I think without cwm they'll have to wait
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Anyone else notice that the video camera starts force closing when the led density is at a non default value?
fpar said:
Anyone else notice that the video camera starts force closing when the led density is at a non default value?
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for me it's FC's when using 180 LCD Density, 185 works fine.
fpar said:
Anyone else notice that the video camera starts force closing when the led density is at a non default value?
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YES.!, thought it was just me, didn't realise it was density at first and ended up flashing my phone twice from scratch, second time I didn't use it and no force closes.
Custom ROMS starting to head our way now so hopefully we can get this issue resolved.
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Anyone else found that when they set a custom density not all apps resize, they seem to keep the default density of the Samsung ROM? even though it has been changed. NOVA HD was one but also dialler app and camera for me.
It is also irritating that touchwiz seems to be locked to particular density as well. Anyone found any workarounds for this?
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the camera app and the dialer isnt working very well on the resize, im only at 200 density
any fix?
Budske said:
the camera app and the dialer isnt working very well on the resize, im only at 200 density
any fix?
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Have disabled compability mode in spare parts?
Running mine at 216 no issues so far
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Yes, I disabled it..
Added some screens
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Yeah there's quite a few oddities when changing density. I basically worked around it by replacing most of the default programs.
Dialer: DialerOne
Camera: One of the numerous camera apps in market
Music: Poweramp
Videos: mVideoPlayer
I still have to find decent replacements for Calendar and Contact list, though the contact list doesn't look bad really.
What theme are you using? I like orange
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Yes, I disabled it..
Added some screens
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Its not a theme, its just the screengrab app that changes the colors, it is not for this phone xD
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Ok, using this post as reference, I messed around with the Contacts.apk file.
I managed to resize the default dialpad to fit 200dpi.
Note that this apk was only tested on VillainRom. I don't think the signatures are compatible with normal deodexed roms.
However the scrolling aid on the right side when searching through contacts is still too small. Haven't found how to fix that yet.
EDIT: Also fixed the TouchWiz Calculator. Fits nicely on both portrait and landscape mode.
As I mentioned on another post below, if it doesn't work on your ROM, just replace the META-INF directory in my apk with the META-INF from your original apk to resign that package.
NOTE: Previous version of Contacts.apk still had misaligned landscape dialpad. I've fixed it and reuploaded.
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Ok, using this post as reference, I messed around with the Contacts.apk file.
I managed to resize the default dialpad to fit 200dpi.
Note that this apk was only tested on VillainRom. I don't think the signatures are compatible with normal deodexed roms.
However the scrolling aid on the right side when searching through contacts is still too small. Haven't found how to fix that yet.
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i wont use this cos the sigs are diferent, but if u can point me where to look to change the settings, i will make my own... or ill just upload my apk for u to fix it, or make it more resizeable.
thx for the help!
Well an easy way for you to get it to work on yours is to download the Contacts.apk that I uploaded. Copy your Contacts.apk somewhere, and open both apks in 7zip. Then just copy the META-INF directory from your apk to my apk. That basically changes the signature. Once that's done my apk should work for you.
JaeCee said:
Well an easy way for you to get it to work on yours is to download the Contacts.apk that I uploaded. Copy your Contacts.apk somewhere, and open both apks in 7zip. Then just copy the META-INF directory from your apk to my apk. That basically changes the signature. Once that's done my apk should work for you.
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Let's take it one step further, what are the files you changed in your apk? For example, I know with the dialer, we may only need to change dialer_app.xml.
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Let's take it one step further, what are the files you changed in your apk? For example, I know with the dialer, we may only need to change dialer_app.xml.
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I actually went overkill on the apk. I basically grabbed the layout_resize java file from this thread and ran it on all layout xml files. Basically the script replaces all x dip references to x * 1.5 px. It's a bit unwise actually, but so far it's working as intended. Gonna test it for a few more days to see if replacing all dips broke anything.
JaeCee said:
I actually went overkill on the apk. I basically grabbed the layout_resize java file from this thread and ran it on all layout xml files. Basically the script replaces all x dip references to x * 1.5 px. It's a bit unwise actually, but so far it's working as intended. Gonna test it for a few more days to see if replacing all dips broke anything.
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I see, yeah that was a little bit too much for me. Nonetheless keep us posted on your progress. I am currently running 182 dpi which is the safest before certain stock applications stop working.
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Let's take it one step further, what are the files you changed in your apk? For example, I know with the dialer, we may only need to change dialer_app.xml.
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yeah, i want to know what changes u made to fit the 200 density. and some day i will learn how to do stuff and i want to start now
How do i get much smaller font without using lcd density changer is there a way to make all the font on a phone smaller? I only found google search results on density changers to make everything smaller which messes up touch wiz and I don't want to use a 3rd party launcber. Thanks guys!
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Try font for galaxy sp on the market, then settings-display-font style
move_over said:
Try font for galaxy sp on the market, then settings-display-font style
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Haha I searched to only laugh so hard at my self I nearly peed. I already have it installed and tried it a out a week ago. Thanks for the help though.
STEP RIGHT UP! STEP RIGHT UP! PLAY BLUEFIRE808'S FONT GAME.
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bluefire808 said:
Haha I searched to only laugh so hard at my self I nearly peed. I already have it installed and tried it a out a week ago. Thanks for the help though.
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Im afraid what you are looking for is not yet possible the only way to make the font smaller would be to lower the density which will cause everything to shrink and become smaller. The only work around is to pick a font that looks small but you don't want that ...
iSaint said:
Im afraid what you are looking for is not yet possible the only way to make the font smaller would be to lower the density which will cause everything to shrink and become smaller. The only work around is to pick a font that looks small but you don't want that ...
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Ah well doc, thanks for giving it to me straight. Ill have to look into this lcd thing after all. I was afraid that might happen and already started another thread about best 3rd party launcher since density changer isnt comoatible with TW and I have never used a launcher before. I'll just give you all the thanks cause you laid the trueth out there plain and simple. Thanks bro
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Ah well doc, thanks for giving it to me straight. Ill have to look into this lcd thing after all. I was afraid that might happen and already started another thread about best 3rd party launcher since density changer isnt comoatible with TW and I have never used a launcher before. I'll just give you all the thanks cause you laid the trueth out there plain and simple. Thanks bro
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No problem dude and one thanks is enough lol
I expect all the thanks in a week straight... HA! I'm counting too. j/k Just thumbs up my youtube videos.
spare parts in the market does this.
spare parts>font size> and choose the size.
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I expect all the thanks in a week straight... HA! I'm counting too. j/k
spare parts in the market does this.
spare parts>font size> and choose the size.
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leyvatron said:
I expect all the thanks in a week straight... HA! I'm counting too. j/k Just thumbs up my youtube videos.
spare parts in the market does this.
spare parts>font size> and choose the size.
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I tried but it says it just changes the size in soare parts only. Wh it was worth a shot though
You can edit LCD density in build.prop
Rom manager tool from starburst rom or download spare parts
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bluefire808 said:
I tried but it says it just changes the size in soare parts only. Wh it was worth a shot though
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Spare parts by droidgram. it works perfect. it changes all the fonts smaller.
Yea thats what i recommend works
Great
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Holy ****! It worked with spare parts! I love you guys for life! U alk get thanks
I spoke to soon. It seems to reset its self. I haven't restarted my phone but it keeps going back to default medium size font in spare parts. How do I get the settings to stick?
I was running dark 1.01, which has 160dpi default and sort of got used to it.
I moved to 27, yet using LCD density app, it won't stick to 160 on reboot
Anyone know how to get it to stay at 160, while dark is getting updated?
Thanks
Amd4life said:
I was running dark 1.01, which has 160dpi default and sort of got used to it.
I moved to 27, yet using LCD density app, it won't stick to 160 on reboot
Anyone know how to get it to stay at 160, while dark is getting updated?
Thanks
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It will only stick if you use ROM Toolbox.
Or change it in the build prop.
thanks, that program did the trick
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It will only stick if you use ROM Toolbox.
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Can the DPI be changed on the fly or does it require a reboot. I'm on the same ROM as OP and love it for browsing but it also makes some apps funky so itd be sweet to be able to change on the fly.
regP said:
Can the DPI be changed on the fly or does it require a reboot. I'm on the same ROM as OP and love it for browsing but it also makes some apps funky so itd be sweet to be able to change on the fly.
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i've used one called LCD Resolution and when it changed it, it didnt do a "full" reboot; but a quick "system restart" . thats how i update my market apps. it's a really quick restart too. just be sure to turn wifi off after it restarts and then back on. it doesnt stick for some reason.
edit: not too sure if it works on ics
Has anyone done this? I just set my density nd it looks gorgeous. The Samsung keyboard started crashing Instantly. Not a huge deal I switched to SwiftKey tablet and everything is okay. However here and there galls seems to crash now. This is keeping talk from staying logged in which is a problem. Has anyone else attempted the same thing and seeing different results? As much as I love the added screen real estate (especially the split with the keyboard and aide ide visibility) its not a better tradeoff to losing talk. Unfortunately logcat reveals no direct insight into what is causing the crash only that the process is stopping. Any advice is welcome, as I'd like to keep the rest change.. I set both density values to 240.
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Sess said:
Has anyone done this? I just set my density nd it looks gorgeous. The Samsung keyboard started crashing Instantly. Not a huge deal I switched to SwiftKey tablet and everything is okay. However here and there galls seems to crash now. This is keeping talk from staying logged in which is a problem. Has anyone else attempted the same thing and seeing different results? As much as I love the added screen real estate (especially the split with the keyboard and aide ide visibility) its not a better tradeoff to losing talk. Unfortunately logcat reveals no direct insight into what is causing the crash only that the process is stopping. Any advice is welcome, as I'd like to keep the rest change.. I set both density values to 240.
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reboot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik...............im having no fc issues and im running at 240 as well. g-talk works fine for me as well.
t3project said:
reboot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik...............im having no fc issues and im running at 320 as well. g-talk works fine for me as well.
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Did you mean you're running at 240 as well? 320 is default.
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Did you mean you're running at 240 as well? 320 is default.
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yes, typo..........running at 240, 280 is nice as well
t3project said:
yes, typo..........running at 240, 280 is nice as well
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Haha, okay. I switched to 240 and haven't had problems yet, other than the funky sized dialer and such.
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Haha, okay. I switched to 240 and haven't had problems yet, other than the funky sized dialer and such.
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yea, any of the stock apps need smali edits to fit the screens with different dpi
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Haha, okay. I switched to 240 and haven't had problems yet, other than the funky sized dialer and such.
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This fixed my dialer problem looks good! im on 240.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tb2Rvb2h1dC5kaWFsZXIiXQ..
I also flashed the 4.2 camera witch was full screen but FC because of the 360 view thing. But im going to flash this tonight and see if its fixed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996205
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t3project said:
yea, any of the stock apps need smali edits to fit the screens with different dpi
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Is this hard? Maybe link me and i can try it or hopefully someone can fix it.
t3project said:
reboot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik...............im having no fc issues and im running at 240 as well. g-talk works fine for me as well.
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Ill give it a try. Good to hear you have no problems. There is still hope
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