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As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
incubus26jc said:
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
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check out my last few comments on that thread and tell me if that doesnt make sense
Pirateghost said:
check out my last few comments on that thread and tell me if that doesnt make sense
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Makes perfect sense to me
Good to see you.
You add an S3 to your (growing) device collection?
mrhaley30705 said:
Makes perfect sense to me
Good to see you.
You add an S3 to your (growing) device collection?
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no, i was considering it, but i think i will stick with my one x for now
Don't want a brick?
Don't try to use a swap partition!
Pirateghost said:
no, i was considering it, but i think i will stick with my one x for now
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Ill give u an e-cookie if u getz le device
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
howtomen said:
Ill give u an e-cookie if u getz le device
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
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lol. how did you know i love cookies?!
Pirateghost said:
lol. how did you know i love cookies?!
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Dont we all? but come on u know u want s3
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
howtomen said:
Dont we all? but come on u know u want s3
im on my phone. expect terrible typos.
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Lol. I have a nexus 7 coming soon. No time for love, dr Jones
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Pirateghost said:
Lol. I have a nexus 7 coming soon. No time for love, dr Jones
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I'll be glad to see you over there when I get my nexus 7! Can't wait!!
I bricked my device
Flashed a wrong Kernel of the other S3 Variant, now I suffer a Black screen of death and cannot access DMode with the 3 button combo.
Can someone tell me if a JIG will get me out of this mess ??? Or do I have to send it in to a JTAG service
**The LED light shows up, and when I plug the device in the computer reads it as a "QHUSB_DLOAD"**
Any help would be appreciated ....
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**The LED light shows up, and when I plug the device in the computer reads it as a "QHUSB_DLOAD"**
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I had to replace my device at that point; You're only able to access the Qualcomm download mode right now and unless someone has made a full rip of the AT&T/Rogers/Telus/Bell software using the Qualcomm tools, you're probably SOL. Not to mention that it's apparently very hard to find the Qualcomm download tools.
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I had to replace my device at that point; You're only able to access the Qualcomm download mode right now and unless someone has made a full rip of the AT&T/Rogers/Telus/Bell software using the Qualcomm tools, you're probably SOL. Not to mention that it's apparently very hard to find the Qualcomm download tools.
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K, so as you said you replaced your device right, what should I tell Bestbuy about what happened to my phone so they can replace it for me (I bought the warranty) ???
I don't know what to do LOL
We get this same thing on the att one X, as they share the s4. The simplest thing over there can get you stuck there. Kind of ridiculous.
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K, so as you said you replaced your device right, what should I tell Bestbuy about what happened to my phone so they can replace it for me (I bought the warranty) ???
I don't know what to do LOL
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It went a little something like this:
Me: I bought this earlier today and while I was setting up my Google account, it froze up and I had to pull the battery to get it unfrozen. Now it won't turn on and I just get a red light when I plug it in.
Sales Rep: Well maybe it's just a bad battery... < Tries another battery > Nope, that's not it....
< I sit in silence trying not to smile about the fact that they're about to replace a device I busted. >
Sales Rep: Well, I guess we can just send it back as a DOA unit, here's a replacement. < Swaps out SIM + SD and gives me the new phone >
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It was actually quite painless lol Don't worry about them noticing you modded it; If all you can get is the Qualcomm download mode, they'll have to do a complete wipe of the phone to get it to boot, they'll never see your attempted mod.
I almost flashed an international ROM!
Maybe if there weren't TWO different forums for the International and US variants it would be easier to see....
I just did a search for Galaxy S III in the forum and first thing was apparently the international version. Just have one GS3 forum and separate sub forums for each variant.
brushrop03 said:
I almost flashed an international ROM!
Maybe if there weren't TWO different forums for the International and US variants it would be easier to see....
I just did a search for Galaxy S III in the forum and first thing was apparently the international version. Just have one GS3 forum and separate sub forums for each variant.
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That'll never happen an cause even more problems then you will think. The admins an higher officials know what the are doing, an us mods have prepared for how this is setup. At first it's going to be hell, but it'll be worth it, if people just read what they are doing an where they are.
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That'll never happen an cause even more problems then you will think. The admins an higher officials know what the are doing, an us mods have prepared for how this is setup. At first it's going to be hell, but it'll be worth it, if people just read what they are doing an where they are.
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thats the problem that is rampant in xda....
people need to slow down, stop being so excited and take a minute to actually get their bearings and UNDERSTAND what they are doing.
it seems so many people think this is all just child's play and nothing bad could possibly happen. as we have seen over the years, nothing could be further from the truth.
as android grows in popularity, so does the noobery, even though they are warned, they will still ignore the warnings and rules.
this is my favorite XDA post of all time and sums it all up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
self-proclaiming yourself as a noob will get you nowhere, everyone is responsible for what happens to their devices.
NOOBS: READ AND LEARN, RATHER THAN WATCH AND BLINDLY FOLLOW
i will get off my soapbox now
Won't lie ... I am only replying because I ALMOST did that. I have graduated from Sheep to Shepard! I will guide the flock best I can
I don't think I ever been so anxious to get a phone as much as I am to get the Galaxy S3 later on this month. When I first laid my hands on it during the summer, I already knew I wanted it. I'm coming from the HTC Sensation, one of my favorite phones. Anything I should know about the Galaxy (I've done my research,know how to flash/root,etc.)?
That it's awesome, any more brain busters?
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I don't think I ever been so anxious to get a phone as much as I am to get the Galaxy S3 later on this month. When I first laid my hands on it during the summer, I already knew I wanted it. I'm coming from the HTC Sensation, one of my favorite phones. Anything I should know about the Galaxy (I've done my research,know how to flash/root,etc.)?
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I just made the exact same transition. No firmware to match with ROM's, just have to match up the radio.
One of the biggest differences for me was just how thin the phone was compared to the sensation. It's tough to hold the Sensation now.
Just make sure to back up your IMEI number as soon as you get the phone and have fun there's a lot of stuff to flash here. Your in luck too, cyanogen him self owns this phone and is getting ready to release 4.2 jelly bean nightly soon.
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Just make sure to back up your IMEI number as soon as you get the phone and have fun there's a lot of stuff to flash here. Your in luck too, cyanogen him self owns this phone and is getting ready to release 4.2 jelly bean nightly soon.
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Back up the IMEI number...how to do that?
Skip-Breezy said:
Back up the IMEI number...how to do that?
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check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29461950
I made this same change just a month ago and I love the s3. One of the biggest difference is changing radios is MUCH easier, no more going into the bootloader and flashing the radio, with the s3 they are called "modems" and you flash it just like you do with a rom. Bigger screen obviously, but also better sound and volume through the speaker. WAY faster in general use, even rooted and overclocked my sensation was still slower than my underclocked s3. There are just as many if not more custom rom's for the s3 and everybody makes accessories for it.
I'm getting the GS3...just waiting to find a good holiday deal on it
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I'm getting the GS3...just waiting to find a good holiday deal on it
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The Sensation was a great phone though. Ahead of it's time. I was sad when I sold mine.
se1000 said:
The Sensation was a great phone though. Ahead of it's time. I was sad when I sold mine.
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as did i. but i did get pretty good resale value out of it, paid 250 and sold it for 200 after 9 or 10 months. was a really good phone but honestly, if you enjoyed your sensation you will LOVE the s3:good:
...So when are we getting a good root?
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...So when are we getting a good root?
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Probably never.
I bet by the end of this week. Root will be easy, bootloader will not be broken though. I just want my Titanium Backup and Root Explorer so root is all need.
I called a few att stores in my area and each of them said they have them in stock, but cannot sell them... How'd you pull this off?
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I called a few att stores in my area and each of them said they have them in stock, but cannot sell them... How'd you pull this off?
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I just walked in and asked? Ha. And would we not be able to flash custom ROMS? I need my CM11!
You'll never have CM11 on it. Never. But you can use exposed and do other mods. Just no ROMS.
Wow. I guess a lot of things have changed since my old S3.
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Wow. I guess a lot of things have changed since my old S3.
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Exactly. That was the most recent samsung phone I've had where everything was in happy order. But that's why I'm buying t mobile version
They already have root
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Exactly. That was the most recent samsung phone I've had where everything was in happy order. But that's why I'm buying t mobile version
They already have root
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Shoot. I might consider returning it and getting a Nexus 6 then. I never even bothered doing my homework on this, I assumed it would always be possible
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Shoot. I might consider returning it and getting a Nexus 6 then. I never even bothered doing my homework on this, I assumed it would always be possible
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I was surprised when it happened because samsung phones were always so open. Nexus 6 looks good but it's just a big phone with no feature that I know of at least to take advantage if that screen. At least they finally went above 32gb now. But I don't think I'll ever buy an AT&T phone ever again.
I did the same. Walked into an AT&T near me during lunch and got a white Note 4. I wasn't expecting to be able to get one but they are selling them here in Milwaukee.
Much like some of you here, I don't need anything more than root to run titanium and a couple other things. I never understood the idea of getting a note device to throw an AOSP rom on it that negates the S Pen functionality and other Note qualities. Why not just get any other big phone?
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Why do you say that? Root and bootloader are two completely different things.
Root should be easy and we should get it. Custom recovery on the other hand, probably not.
I'm in Pa and just called my local store, they have them in as well and the guy said I can come get one now. I'M on my way to pick up note 4 also. I'm with u guys just want root for titanium backup and xposed , I really don't flash roms to often anymore.
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You'll never have CM11 on it. Never. But you can use exposed and do other mods. Just no ROMS.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but these custom ROMS don't support the S Pen. If that is true, what use is the ROMS if you can't use the S Pen. That is one major point of the whole note.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but these custom ROMS don't support the S Pen. If that is true, what use is the ROMS if you can't use the S Pen. That is one major point of the whole note.
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The S Pen was never a real selling point for me. HTCs have bad cameras, LGs have have horrible reliability from mine/my buddies experience with the G2 and the Note is still the spec king. I could definitely get behind a Nexus though.
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I did the same. Walked into an AT&T near me during lunch and got a white Note 4. I wasn't expecting to be able to get one but they are selling them here in Milwaukee.
Much like some of you here, I don't need anything more than root to run titanium and a couple other things. I never understood the idea of getting a note device to throw an AOSP rom on it that negates the S Pen functionality and other Note qualities. Why not just get any other big phone?
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Which store did you go to? I tried at the Greenfield store on 76th and Layton but they said they will start selling it on the 17th.
I don't mind touchwiz myself and if you haven't played with a note 4 in store you might be pretty happy with touchwiz this time around, its snappy and actually doesn't look nearly as bad as it used to. Can just install nova or google now launcher if it is that bothersome though from a UI perspective. Setting wise I think Samsung offers more a better features than aosp.
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I got the Note 4 in Pasadena, they had 5 white and 2 black. They are technically not suppose to sell them until Friday, but all the corp stores got them. It took a bit of effort to get them to admit they had them, and I pulled the corporate partner card on them so they went ahead with it.
Now what sucks is I can't transfer any of my data with titanium backup, I am wondering when root will be available.
I also agree with others here, if you don't need or care for the S-Pen the Nexus 6 is probably the device you want...
So who will be first to release a root?
Hopefully we can get root for now... Maybe we should check out the G3 forum as they got root with the bootloader locked...
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Got mine from a store in Austin today. Just walked in and they said they'd sell it.
This is my first android phone on verizon before this i had the iPhone 5 for 2 years and before that i was on sprint with the evo 3d which was rooted... i didn't know it was a mission to get verizon phones rooted. Now im checking the forums everyday like 3 or 4 times a day to see if anything new has come up for root. Im getting desperate lol. People that have had previous note devices on verizon, did it usually take this long?
Lol you sound just like me! Ive looked everywhere. And now just sticking to xda hopen for some good news! I had a s2 rooted then went to ip4 to ip5s both jb. now im back to android with n4. N4 is a bad ass just waiting for this root to make it even meaner! I feel your pain bud!
Don't count on this phone being rooted on Verizon. If it's that important, you may need to switch phones/carriers. It's unfortunate.
It'll be rooted, just have patience. People are SMART around here, and they'll figure it out. It's still a fantastic phone as it is.
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Don't count on this phone being rooted on Verizon. If it's that important, you may need to switch phones/carriers. It's unfortunate.
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This
zipkicker said:
It'll be rooted, just have patience. People are SMART around here, and they'll figure it out. It's still a fantastic phone as it is.
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Not this
I don't see root on N4 with lollipop for awhile...
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This
Not this
I don't see root on N4 with lollipop for awhile...
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Nice thing is, not a single person here can predict the future. Nobody knows for sure what'll happen.
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Nice thing is, not a single person here can predict the future. Nobody knows for sure what'll happen.
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I don't doubt that the N4 will eventually have root.
I think the issues as stated is that CF needs an unlocked bootloader, which means either we get an unlocked bootloader (which I really doubt) or someone finds an alternative method. So yeah, nobody can predict the future, but this isn't like other phones like say on Tmob. There are more obstacles people with AT&T/VZW need to overcome. Saying otherwise at this point is very misleading to potential buyers and retail owners.
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It'll be rooted, just have patience. People are SMART around here, and they'll figure it out. It's still a fantastic phone as it is.
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How patient are you? it might get root within a year maybe. want recovery and root buy a developer edition
I think the note 3 just got root this past summer, and it was released Sept 2013, so that would be 8-10 months after release.
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I think the note 3 just got root this past summer, and it was released Sept 2013, so that would be 8-10 months after release.
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From the what I recall, the Note 3 had root last year sometime. I remember this cause I was using one along with safestrap so that I could flash ROMS.
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How patient are you? it might get root within a year maybe. want recovery and root buy a developer edition
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If only it were that easy. Unfortunately Samsung's DE program is a nightmare and they can't seem to keep them in stock. I would happily sell my phone today for $550 and order a DE for $700, but its not even an option.
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If only it were that easy. Unfortunately Samsung's DE program is a nightmare and they can't seem to keep them in stock. I would happily sell my phone today for $550 and order a DE for $700, but its not even an option.
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they sell 20 at a time and then takes 3-4 weeks for 20 more. how they always have done it and how they always will
I had the g2 and I believe the boot on that one is still locked. They used this loki walk around thing.. any chande this can be done with the n4... anyone know about this?
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Nice thing is, not a single person here can predict the future. Nobody knows for sure what'll happen.
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The best way to predict the future is to change it :3
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they sell 20 at a time and then takes 3-4 weeks for 20 more. how they always have done it and how they always will
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Well if we've learned anything about Samsung this year its that they don't know how to properly plan their phone supplies. At this point I'll just wait for an M9 instead of dealing with Samsung's DE circus.
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Well if we've learned anything about Samsung this year its that they don't know how to properly plan their phone supplies. At this point I'll just wait for an M9 instead of dealing with Samsung's DE circus.
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meh i will continue to rock note 4 and try out a nexus which is on the way to me!!!
oneandroidnut said:
meh i will continue to rock note 4 and try out a nexus which is on the way to me!!!
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easy for you to say...
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easy for you to say...
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whys that?
Is Nougat ever coming? Really. I heard of a million ways to manually do it, but I was just waiting for the OTA. That's never going to happen is it?
So how do I go about getting the update?
Provident77 said:
Is Nougat ever coming? Really. I heard of a million ways to manually do it, but I was just waiting for the OTA. That's never going to happen is it?
So how do I go about getting the update?
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Got it yesterday here, via OTA. It'll come, patience is key, lol!
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Robobob1221 said:
Got it yesterday here, via OTA. It'll come, patience is key, lol!
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Where are you at? And how is it?
Provident77 said:
Where are you at? And how is it?
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I'm in Japan, with Docomo. Been playing around and it's been interesting so far. Ended up doing a factory reset as I had some issues with apps and wifi, but everything is fine now.
Some interesting new features. Resizing of the display is pretty neat; figuring out which apps work with split screen is taking a bit. Overall feel is that it's a bit smoother, nice transitions etc. Dunno on battery life yet.
If we've got it here it shouldn't be much longer for elsewhere.
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Well cool what do you mean by resizing the screen?
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I'm in Japan, with Docomo. Been playing around and it's been interesting so far. Ended up doing a factory reset as I had some issues with apps and wifi, but everything is fine now.
Some interesting new features. Resizing of the display is pretty neat; figuring out which apps work with split screen is taking a bit. Overall feel is that it's a bit smoother, nice transitions etc. Dunno on battery life yet.
If we've got it here it shouldn't be much longer for elsewhere.
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I'm currently in America on StraightTalk
Provident77 said:
I'm currently in America on StraightTalk
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I guess it's like a change in dpi. So everything appears a little smaller. Can still adjust font size separately if it's too small.
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Robobob1221 said:
I guess it's like a change in dpi. So everything appears a little smaller. Can still adjust font size separately if it's too small.
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Awesome ? thanks