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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
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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.
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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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+1
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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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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Has anyone been able to successfully change the LCD density on the Nitro HD yet? 320 is a little too Preschool / Fisher Price for me. I've tried 160, but get stuck with a loop at the AT&T screen. I'm going to try some different sizes and see what I can do. I'm imagining the problem has something to do with the LG customized interface.
Might want to be careful there dbjungle, messing around with that could do some serious harm.
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Might want to be careful there dbjungle, messing around with that could do some serious harm.
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Very true. I use an app on the market called LCD Density and it has an option to use a density temporarily.
While testing I found that 160 is just unrealistic for this device. That's what I used on my Inspire which has a much lower dpi to begin with. I am working comfortably at 265 right now, but maybe I can go just a little bit lower. Hopefully all apps are still scaling properly.
Honest question here...
What is the purpose of lowering the LCD density and what would it do?
Basically you can fit more on screen. It's not that useful for the home screen, but it's pretty cool for your web browser, tapatalk, e-mail and texting. With the stock density you can only see like one line of your own text message.
I ended up only being able to get down to 264 for my lowest density.
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It's especially useful on a phone with a 720p IPS display.
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Has anyone been able to successfully change the LCD density on the Nitro HD yet? 320 is a little too Preschool / Fisher Price for me. I've tried 160, but get stuck with a loop at the AT&T screen. I'm going to try some different sizes and see what I can do. I'm imagining the problem has something to do with the LG customized interface.
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You can go below 264 if you turn this flag to "false" in build.prop before a reboot - tried it myself assuming you are using a different homescreen - these turn off the LG lock screen and stock lockscreen comes into play. 144 is too small but being 16X9 = 144, everything is properly aligned. 192 is also on the smaller side (144+16X3), 240 suits me....enjoy..
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Good tip. I feel like I finally have some room in my apps again now.
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OK I'm thoroughly confused.
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So I was searching around for something that would allow me to change my screen sensitivity. And I'll tell you now this app did wonders try it out on super optimized and check start on boot and restart your phone and see the difference. Its called touch screen booster in the app store
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About to try this out.
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About to try this out.
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let me know if it works for you it felt different to me!
I selected super optimized and I think I feel a difference. Although, it could be all in my mind lol.
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I selected super optimized and I think I feel a difference. Although, it could be all in my mind lol.
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hahaha see that is what im afraid of lol. But if you feel different and I feel different, then maybe just maybe it is different.:victory:
SGS Touchscreen Booster?
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SGS Touchscreen Booster?
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Bingo.
This was suggested before in the sensitivity bug thread. Tried it myself, doesn't do diddly squat, my pressure measurements in the development settings still read in the .40s.
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Bingo.
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isn't it only for Samsung Galax S up to Android 2.3.x.?
I tried it, set the sensitivity to 0.28 and the time to register a tap to 1 , and the UI really was quicker, overall it was alot snappier, it's not just a placebo... although , i the press values remained the same according to pointer location from developer's settings...
I lowered the sensitivity to 0.26 and managed to get a 0.27 press value, never succeeded before to go under 0.28. Anyways , with lower values than 0.28 and with quick swiping the ui starts to stutter.. not to mention even though the UI felt snapier on 0.28 + register tap 1 , but the sensitivity drop was bigger, and it needs now even harder press..so i ended up uninstalling the app...
I really hate the "recent apps" bug, the sensitivity drops, it's driving me crazy
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For press values I wasn't able to get under 28 before or after applying the "Fix". Will keep using it over the day to see if I notice any difference.
I have seen people talking about changing the DPI on their phones?
What are the benefits?
Is it battery life? I think stock is 320 and some changes I have seen are under 200.
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No battery benefits from doing it. It just makes the screen look different, and some people like that. Gotta be careful with it though because it can cause problems with downloads from play store.
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No battery benefits from doing it. It just makes the screen look different, and some people like that. Gotta be careful with it though because it can cause problems with downloads from play store.
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Thanks. I thought the more dots would make it clearer. How do people know what to set it to? Just a tinker and see?
I saw some apps that fix the play store.
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-change-dpi-of-your-android-device-without-breaking-play-store/
This should answer any questions you have .....if you still have any let us know
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http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-change-dpi-of-your-android-device-without-breaking-play-store/
This should answer any questions you have .....if you still have any let us know
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Thanks that was perfect.
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Thanks that was perfect.
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Not a problem have a great day
Hey,
I change the DPI so i can play some tablet games on my phone for exemple. On the ROMs that include the per app dpi (like Paranoid Android) you can change the dpi of every app or just on one single app. I use it also for the mail Apps like Gmail. It looks better and feels better
Hope that helped you !
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I'd changed it for browsing some layoutted strangly webs,finally I was getting dizzy before long,so I changed it back.
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So after a decompile I was sifting through the smali file and noticed something. First, some super odd 3K recording resolution - this is in the file dealing strictly with recording video so no, its not for still captures. Anyone have thoughts/input on this?
Also, we can record at 60 fps in 1080p. Albeit only at 14mbps (yeah, so I'm going to modify that ) but how great is that?! Now people can stop asking for it. Before anyone asks - I have no idea if this carries to 4.4 but I'm sure it does.
If anyone wants proof and doesn't want to decompile the apk on their own - say so here and I'll post the smali.
UPDATE:
Well I did it. Haven't done any extensive testing but I managed to record two videos without any issues. There may be issues so as always - be careful. I tested this on Wicked v10, it should work on any 4.3 TW ROM but only time will tell. I need to add that so far its limited to about 10 seconds. Past that it drops to 30 again, not sure why yet.
This is my modified camera. What does that mean? Recording bit rates are higher (both audio and video, 1080 and 720). Video records at 60 fps (keep reading if you don't know why that matters).
Bit rates:
1080p: 20 mbps @ 60fps
720p: 17 mbps @ 60fps
Audio: 320 kbps @ 48 KHz
For those that don't understand why 60 frames per second matters it really comes down to quality. For analyzing videos, editing them, capturing frames for a still shot, even general viewing. It allows you to slow a video down (same concept as those super slow motion cameras on TV). Videos just seem more fluid overall also, when played at normal speed.
I'm sure someone can elaborate on the above better than myself.
This is just the apk. Not a CWM installer package. So you'll have to install it manually. One you replace the stock SamsungCamera2.apk you'll have to reboot. Please be mindful of how large these video files will get. Let me know if there are any bugs (I'm sure there will be a few).
Here's the link. It's on my Google Drive.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw3mIOQ0TV63cDJJN0ltdGRXM0k/edit?usp=sharing
So I modded the camera to record 1080p and 720p both at 60fps on the standard settings. Both with higher bit rates for audio and video. So far it installs and works flawless. Can't say much for recording since it's nighttime and I'm not about to disturb my pregnant wife
Will update tomorrow with results. If it all looks good I'll update with a test version in the themes and mods section.
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How did the camera changes go I'm interested in testing it also!
Good, but it didn't get over 31fps so I'm doing some more edits. Hopefully I'll have it pinned down soon and post it for testing.
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When you get it working, can you build it into an .apk for those of us that don't use custom recovery? I'm stock 4.3 rooted, but don't want to trip KNOX flag just yet
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I can try. I think all you have to do us drop it right into /system/app. Though I think with your type of install it installs that to a different partition and I don't know which one.
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Well I'd be happy to test it out for you, either method
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I can test it for you on TW4.3.
Still doing some work, just so you know I haven't dropped this.
Also I've found a couple other interesting things while digging around. I don't want anyone to get their hopes up on these two but here they are.
1: In fast mode our rear camera has two options - 60fps and 120fps. The latter is limited to 720p from what I can tell and I'm not sure if anyone would want that. Though on a higher end display (TV or whatever) it might be handy. In the real world though, I have no idea if it would be ok for the camera module. Not to mention the file sizes would kill your memory and battery even if I dropped the bit rate. We'll see I guess - That's what owning Android is about
2: UHD. 'nuff said. I'm having trouble finding the exact 4K resolution listed but UHD is listed in it as an option.
Like I said - don't get your hopes up on those two. They're a bit far fetched, though I know Sammy underused this phones camera. Battery life would be the reason for that.
If anyone with experience writing apps or any devs read this, I would appreciate the help.
I'm subscribing to this thread. Have high hopes
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Way cool. I'll be following this. Will this work on any ROM?
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Excuse me if I am not overly optimistic...
Usually the development model is working in a logical and chronically method & not backwards.
First you publish out the solution (Application) even if it's not completed & then your advertise it or asking for testing volunteers.
Its not about bring out an idea, it's about making some user excited about it & then tell everyone there are issues, delays...etc.
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Still doing some work, just so you know I haven't dropped this.
Also I've found a couple other interesting things while digging around. I don't want anyone to get their hopes up on these two but here they are.
1: In fast mode our rear camera has two options - 60fps and 120fps. The latter is limited to 720p from what I can tell and I'm not sure if anyone would want that. Though on a higher end display (TV or whatever) it might be handy. In the real world though, I have no idea if it would be ok for the camera module. Not to mention the file sizes would kill your memory and battery even if I dropped the bit rate. We'll see I guess - That's what owning Android is about
2: UHD. 'nuff said. I'm having trouble finding the exact 4K resolution listed but UHD is listed in it as an option.
Like I said - don't get your hopes up on those two. They're a bit far fetched, though I know Sammy underused this phones camera. Battery life would be the reason for that.
If anyone with experience writing apps or any devs read this, I would appreciate the help.
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quite curious as to if the phone can even handle 120fps at 1080p. others have said UHD was not supported due to chipset limitations within the 320 vs the 330 found in int/note 3 which i call bs on. i highly doubt the chips are limited in that way, if anything maybe the native api was removed for the 320 firmwares. as you say UHD is listed... when your done tinkering perhaps you could see if you can force all recording to the external SD as the current setup utilizes the internal sd card for video feeds/burst shots due to the higher bus interface. class 6/extreme sd chips i think can handle 1080 properly at 30fps according to some sites.
nvm my mistake just burst shots are saved to the internal regardless video feed obeys the camera setting.
Any update?
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Any update?
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Not yet. I can't get it to work at 60 fps only editing the apk. Not giving up though, I just had to take a break because of no sleep. My pregnant wife keeps me up tossing and turning.
I doubt the kernel is limiting the frame rate, or if that's even something that would be in a kernel. I don't touch those - I think I'm far too green for that and have no idea where I would start.
I'm off today so I'll have a chance to mess around with it some more and hopefully have something for you to test that does more than say "recording failed".
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Not yet. I can't get it to work at 60 fps only editing the apk. Not giving up though, I just had to take a break because of no sleep. My pregnant wife keeps me up tossing and turning.
I doubt the kernel is limiting the frame rate, or if that's even something that would be in a kernel. I don't touch those - I think I'm far too green for that and have no idea where I would start.
I'm off today so I'll have a chance to mess around with it some more and hopefully have something for you to test that does more than say "recording failed".
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It must be kernel related, I say this because some custom kernels on this very forum can't even handle the slow motion option in the camera. They crash your phone and make it reboot. BUT the stock kernel can do it? So maybe some kernel tweaking will get the fps to 60
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It must be kernel related, I say this because some custom kernels on this very forum can't even handle the slow motion option in the camera. They crash your phone and make it reboot. BUT the stock kernel can do it? So maybe some kernel tweaking will get the fps to 60
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DONE! :fingers-crossed: Let's just hope it works for the rest of you
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DONE! :fingers-crossed: Let's just hope it works for the rest of you
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Hey, what exactly did you do? I am using the Note3 camera so I don't wanna install the attached apk in the OP. Plus, I could probably turn this into an xposed module for you. Making future mods easier.
Sweet Thank u! How do I exactly install this?
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Hey, what exactly did you do? I am using the Note3 camera so I don't wanna install the attached apk in the OP. Plus, I could probably turn this into an xposed module for you. Making future mods easier.
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I would still stick with the Note 3 camera for now. It's still being very buggy. It looks like there are definitely some other mods that need to be done other than just the apk. I get frame drops in the logs and every now and then it throws and error that "the device might be doing too much" and drops 40+ frames.
Currently all I did to the apk was editing a smali file. Then a couple reboots and let it settle for a few minutes. I just need to figure out the frame drops.
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Sweet Thank u! How do I exactly install this?
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Depends on what method you like. The easiest it to use a file explorer (root explorer or another one). Mount the /system as rw and replace your current samsungcamera2.apk, then change the permissions to rw-r-r. Make sure to backup your current one of course. Also remember, this is for testing so there will be issues. Logs and feedback would be great too.