So I flashed the stock with root FK23 jellybean leak last night and I love it! I keep seeing mention of changing the dpi for the ripple effect and other things. I've heard about changing dpi in the past to get more screen space but I've never messed with it for worry of messing my phone up or having market problems.
So my question is can someone please explain to me how I would go about changing my DPI for FK23, what DPI setting is generally considered the best all around, and will I have to do anything special so that the app market works ok? I looked at LCD density changer pro and DPI changer on the market and both apparently don't support jellybean. So if anyone wouldn't mind explaining how or what I could use to change my dpi and what the safest setting would be I would greatly appreciate it.
I did search here first but most of the info was for gingerbread or ICS or involved editing the build.prop file and I would rather get first hand info from anyone that's successfully changed their dpi on this version FK23, how they did it and what setting they used. Thank you in advance for any and all help or even a link (I don't mind reading) Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dMQL06YQJg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dMQL06YQJg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Thanks Much
I know with the older versions of touchwiz though, that once you did change the dpi, you wind up having the launcher all screwy and not filling the screen, and a few apps, namely the dialer and music, if I recall, also either do not work, or only take up part of the screen.
Is this still the case?
TriBeard said:
I know with the older versions of touchwiz though, that once you did change the dpi, you wind up having the launcher all screwy and not filling the screen, and a few apps, namely the dialer and music, if I recall, also either do not work, or only take up part of the screen.
Is this still the case?
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I have no idea I dont use this so I couldnt tell you.
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Anyone that's messed with this before recommend a good all around dpi value? I'm using nova launcher but I dont want all my other apps broken either. Is there a good value that will give me ripple effect and more screen real-estate without breaking everything?
I'm trying to get as much information as possible about DPI settings before changing it. Thank you much for any information at all.
JDinAZ74 said:
Anyone that's messed with this before recommend a good all around dpi value? I'm using nova launcher but I dont want all my other apps broken either. Is there a good value that will give me ripple effect and more screen real-estate without breaking everything?
I'm trying to get as much information as possible about DPI settings before changing it. Thank you much for any information at all.
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Why not try paranoid android? It has per app DPI settings and other goodies
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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?
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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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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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Actually i'm using the BeastMod 4.3.
Or maybe can someone give me another solution.
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there's an app in the market to play with the devices pixel density look for it.
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there's an app in the market to play with the devices pixel density look for it.
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I think he's already got that part covered homie, he's asking how to make the dialer match the density. It becomes a skewed when the density is changed on a stock based ROM.
The only way I know is to use a 3rd party dialer app. Good luck.
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I think he's already got that part covered homie, he's asking how to make the dialer match the density. It becomes a skewed when the density is changed on a stock based ROM.
The only way I know is to use a 3rd party dialer app. Good luck.
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Done, Go Dialer Ex for me....
Thanks..
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.
Thanks
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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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Hey guys quick question regarding apex launcher. I like setting my grid sizes usually between 5x5-10x10 but it seems with apex launcher anything over 7x7 causes the icons to get cut in half, regardless of having the icon labels hidden or not. quite disappointing.. is there any fixes to this? i searched here and on google, and didn't find anything other than other people bringing up the issue.
I purchased the Pro version hoping it would maybe fix the issue, but it still happens.
updated OP with my question re-worded in hopes of any info.. Thanks again for any help guys!
You need to change the LCD density so the icons are smaller.
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brizey said:
You need to change the LCD density so the icons are smaller.
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that will change a whole hell of alot more than just my icon size though. i dont want everything else to change size. I just want a dang 10x10 grid, why is it EVERY other launcher doesnt have this issue? there has to be something else.
Yeah, i never mess with density, but it would work.
Another idea is to use desktop visualizer since it scales. All the really artsy home screen people use it. Pain to have to set up each icon, but it should work.
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brizey said:
Yeah, i never mess with density, but it would work.
Another idea is to use desktop visualizer since it scales. All the really artsy home screen people use it. Pain to have to set up each icon, but it should work.
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Nice, that app is kinda like a more useful simpletext type app.
does no one else have this issue? I cant be the only one who uses apex who likes to have a 10x10 grid.
Any way to change the dpi on tw roms these days? Love tw but what a waste of a large screen!
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Search xposed installer/apk.
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Or you could use a custom launcher and set more rows and columns. I use Nova now and have a 8 rows x 6 columns screen.
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Search xposed installer/apk.
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I am looking into this but no luck yet.
diablo009 said:
Or you could use a custom launcher and set more rows and columns. I use Nova now and have a 8 rows x 6 columns screen.
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That is not my concern. I would like to see more of webpages, and generally everything... it's like 480p vs 1080p in the TV world. DPI changes the 'density' of the screen across the whole OS.
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DPI changes the 'density' of the screen across the whole OS.
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And prevents you from installing most apps once changed from default.
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And prevents you from installing most apps once changed from default.
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Balls.
Normally true but when not on tw roms I've used the following app consistently with no issues. It provides an in-app process that mods the play store apk. Besides, you can always change dpi to stock and get whatever apps you want and revert your dpi. But hey, let's keep giving people half the story.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.birdapi.android.dpipro
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Thank you for pointing me in the right direction I appreciate it. I found this to be a better solution that I counted on.
In case anyone is interested in getting more out of their S3's TW display check out this post and download the zip with 2 apks and install them. Learn more about how this mod works here. The neat thing about this is approach is that it works similarly to how PA roms work. Basically, each app can be individually set with whatever DPI you want on the fly with no need to reboot in order to see changes. I tweaked DPI settings for Nova launcher, Gmail, Web browsers to start and it works on 747z rom for me ATM. I even set the SytemUI.apk to 280. This has a bug that that causes a thin bar under the notification bar to appear; it doesn't bother me though as the tradeoff for more notifications in the pull down is a plus for me. What's nice is you can tailor each apps display however you wish instead of picking one value for the whole OS!
To top it all off, you can leave Play store alone and download apps till tomorrow morning