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Now that we have root is it going to be worth messing with this phone's pixel density? I would like the icons to be a little smaller and sharper but if changing the pixel density is going to have negative cascading effects with the phone I am pretty happy with where my phone is now with running Launcher Pro.
If it is going to make sense to mess with the density what application would I need to make those changes?
Thanks again!
it will always have some side effect specially on games and the Dialer app
Calendar gets all messed up too. Seems like the videos in the market disappears
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Density changes will make changes in what the market shows you and how the market looks.
I tried the LCD Density app from the Market, setting it to 200. The icons/screen looks better. Will this damage anything by running it? I don't seem to notice any immediate changes in Market, etc.
I tried 200,220,230 all look like ****. Went back to 240 and used spare parts to reduce font size instead. Any phone I ever used chaning the screen density always looked like crap.
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210 on LCD Resolution works the best for me. The launcher and notification bar and icons don't suffer from any blur.
s0ysauce45 said:
210 on LCD Resolution works the best for me. The launcher and notification bar and icons don't suffer from any blur.
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Ya im at 200 picture is great
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im running mine at 160
tackleberry said:
I tried 200,220,230 all look like ****. Went back to 240 and used spare parts to reduce font size instead. Any phone I ever used chaning the screen density always looked like crap.
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Same here...I mean, I dont think they looked bad, I just cant stand knowing the dialer looked like it did, and a couple apps got super small and the market was missing the videos link I think it was, so I just said screw it and went back to 240
What app are yall using?
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did you guys who are experiencing issues turn off compatibility mode?
i set mine at 200 using lcd resolution. the stock launcher look weird so i downloaded go launcher ex and it looks really good! i have my home screen grid set at 5x5 and it looks good. the dialer looks weird, and i just noticed the compatibility issues in the market people have been mentioning.
Turned off compatibility mode in spare parts and still have issues in the market
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did you guys who are experiencing issues turn off compatibility mode?
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+1 in spare parts it will solve most of the issues. Running at 194 using LCD resolution.
I've tried LCD Resolution and after reboot, my screen looks like that. I've installed Spare Parts and unticked compatibility mode and that still happens. Does anyone know why this is happening?
dpi
Isn't there an app that let's you almost emulate changing the dpi on android? Like it shrinks everything or makes it bigger?
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I've tried LCD Resolution and after reboot, my screen looks like that. I've installed Spare Parts and unticked compatibility mode and that still happens. Does anyone know why this is happening?
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your always gonna get that with the stock launcher its not going to scale right you'd have to mess with the apk to get it scale right with a different density.
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BLOWNCO said:
your always gonna get that with the stock launcher its not going to scale right you'd have to mess with the apk to get it scale right with a different density.
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Thanks. I thought something was severely wrong with my phone when I used it.
Yes, there is an app in the market called LCD Resolution. However, it requires root.
I had the same problem... never found a solution.
There is an app in the market called LCD density (or LCD resolution) which actually works. But I didn't like how the dialer was resized and shifted to the left. Also it doesn't work with all apps.
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What does this mean, and why is it done? Should I? What is a good safe range? I'd love to ask this without sounding like a noob but it's really bugging me. Did use my search-fu? No. But at least I posted here instead of in the themes section or something lol.
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From my experience LCD density will resize everything (icons widgets etc.) I haven't messed with it in a while but you should give it a go and see what happens
awesome thanks man, nothing blew up or melted.
No prob man glad to just help and be involved.
Where do you change LCD density?
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I'm pretty sure some roms have the LCD density feature built in but I forget which ones. You can DL the LCDDensity app on the market
Thanks. I found it, but I'm not sure if I feel its necessary.... Like what are the perks??
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I guess if you have eyesight probs you could blow everything up. I think that the display looks a little sharper when the setting is set lower. Personal pref feel me
What is the method everyone is using to adjust the DPI of their ET4G's? I missed this somehow.
Thanks
There is am app in the market called LCD density that will work great for u butvu must be rooted to us it. Try it out it's great
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ewalk4866 said:
There is am app in the market called LCD density that will work great for u butvu must be rooted to us it. Try it out it's great
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Oh nice, thanks!
what is your favorite density to use? with changing the density does that interfere with any other apps, ect?
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what is your favorite density to use? with changing the density does that interfere with any other apps, ect?
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Using Go Launcher, 200 seems nice to me. It can affect apps, certain games look crappy. Most things seem to work well. The dialpad gets smaller as you increase density.
Just wanted to know what people use to change their lcd density and resolution with as well as some prefrences or what looks good for this phone I rather have a starting point than poke around. Gracias
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Can't you edit that right from the build.prop?
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Zeinzu said:
Can't you edit that right from the build.prop?
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Yeah but i wanted to know what good number was. Also editing the build.prop is done with script manager or thru es note editor?
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I use nirilty, avaliable free via the market. I use 200 for my resolution, only problem I've run into is that most roms in-call dailer is smaller and up and to the right of the numbers themselves. I love the higher res tho for things like the xda app and such.
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Some say 172 is the sweet spot.
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I use DPI changer on the market. If you're using cm7, mdpi will work for you, which I think is wonderful. If you're using a tw rom, I'm most certain mdpi won't work..
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182 is the sweet spot for me.
For me the sweet spot is 182 after that you get very little return on your resolution. I thank you as well so you could have 100 thanks.
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For me the sweet spot is 182 after that you get very little return on your resolution. I thank you as well so you could have 100 thanks.
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Hmm 100? App only shows 49
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Thanks for everything but 182 was way to small and I just picked 210 seems just ab bit smaller than 240 and looks much better.
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192 is my personal preference
I just open build.prop(with extreme caution) with text editor and change it there
210 with roboto font....try it!!
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Call me crazy, but I like 160. It was mostly just because of the market issues (apps not showing up in the market) that I went from 180 to 160, but now that I've gotten used to it, I really like it. A lot more can fit on the screen as shown below.
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210 with roboto font....try it!!
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The roboto font is nice with lower lcd density..I love it
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Hi all,
After coming over from the EVO 3D, I found the HUGE fonts, etc on the SGS2 disconcerting and ugly. I longed for my small clear fonts and tight spacing on the EVO3D qHD screen.
So I just downloaded LCD Resolution, a free app from the Market and set the Resolution to 200. Wow, what a difference! It is now just like looking at my EVO 3D with a better screen.
Awesome.
P.S., If you are using LauncherPro which doesn't have the ability to resize icons or fonts as Go Launcher does you will find this especially helpful. I have found Go Launcher to be an FC fest on the SGS2.
The resolution changing doesn't size right with some stock apps so I stay away from it. If the font is to big or not to your liking just change font size and style...try a ics ROM it has the option to change the font size built into the ROM.
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mitchellvii said:
Hi all,
After coming over from the EVO 3D, I found the HUGE fonts, etc on the SGS2 disconcerting and ugly. I longed for my small clear fonts and tight spacing on the EVO3D qHD screen.
So I just downloaded LCD Resolution, a free app from the Market and set the Resolution to 200. Wow, what a difference! It is now just like looking at my EVO 3D with a better screen.
Awesome.
P.S., If you are using LauncherPro which doesn't have the ability to resize icons or fonts as Go Launcher does you will find this especially helpful. I have found Go Launcher to be an FC fest on the SGS2.
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What rom are you running?
LCD Density Pro set to 200 causes my phone to freeze on boot with FC15
I used LCD Density Pro to fix market on Touchpad.
Switched my LCD Density to 200 using ROM Toolbox, no problems there on CM9.
I had used LCD Resolution...with my Thunderbolt and ET4G- until I started getting incompatibility to download apps from Google Play (Marketplace). So if you do experience that, you may have to uninstall the app.
Hi guys. Thanks for the responses.
A couple asnwers here regarding LCD Density Pro. Have no idea as my OP is regarding an app called LCD Resolution. I am running the latest EL29 modem. I've tried this on a number of the top roms and all worked fine.
The benefit of this is that it also makes my icons smaller which was the problem when using LP on this device.
I've now set mine to 190 because I like that even better. Sorry it doesn't work for some. Works perfectly for me.
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I got mine at 160 and i like it
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The resolution changing doesn't size right with some stock apps so I stay away from it. If the font is to big or not to your liking just change font size and style...try a ics ROM it has the option to change the font size built into the ROM.
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Where is the font size option on tw ics roms? See the font style but I've only seen font size on CM9 roms.
I tried changing the font via rom toolbox on the newest fc15 but it only changed in apps, not the whole rom. Weird.
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Switched my LCD Density to 200 using ROM Toolbox, no problems there on CM9.
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LCD Density Pro won't boot so I used ROM Toolbox also.
Wish someone could hack a working version of dialer for 200 dpi
Yeah sorry I thought I had seen it in tw ics I WA mistaking ROM
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For anyone who is using changed LCD density and having issue with market download, check this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529227
It's always working fine for me for both GB and ICS.
For any questions, please let me know.
Is there a specific density that keeps the dialer from shifting or a fix?
I love 200 but the dialer is way off.
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BigE-evo said:
Is there a specific density that keeps the dialer from shifting or a fix?
I love 200 but the dialer is way off.
Thanks
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Not on touchwiz roms. CM9 roms properly size.
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Not on touchwiz roms. CM9 roms properly size.
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Thank you.
Any reason I can't get LCD density changes to stick with Calks ICS 1.1 and Apex Launcher?
puch0021 said:
Any reason I can't get LCD density changes to stick with Calks ICS 1.1 and Apex Launcher?
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You have to use ROM toolbox to make it stick.
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I like a little extra border so I use a density of 230
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Where in ROM toolbox can you change your density?
titans10 said:
Where in ROM toolbox can you change your density?
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In "performance", then go to and click build.prop tweaks
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