Is there any mod or ROM besides liquidsmoothes that has the capability to change the pixel density for the GSIII?
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spdrasr3 said:
Is there any mod or ROM besides liquidsmoothes that has the capability to change the pixel density for the GSIII?
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Per app or overall??
Open build.prop with R/W
Edit line ro.sf.lcd.density= 320 to a higher number. Will change it.. (just remember 320 is stock)
milky1112 said:
Per app or overall??
Open build.prop with R/W
Edit line ro.sf.lcd.density= 320 to a higher number. Will change it.. (just remember 320 is stock)
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I've never done any build prop mods how do I get to the edit line? I thought 306 was the density. Thanks!
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spdrasr3 said:
I've never done any build prop mods how do I get to the edit line? I thought 306 was the density. Thanks!
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Rom i am running (The Peoples Rom, has that one set to 320, So going off it)
I use root explorer... So your steps may differ a bit
Open Root explorer, Go to SYSTEM, Build.prop... Long press and edit in text editor.. scroll down till you see that line in the build prop, Edit number , Save, Reboot phone. Now your density will change to set number. (I used to run higher on my OG epic) Hope it helps..
Just remember original setting if you don't like what it's changed to. You can also edit build.prop and add the soft keys (Nexus style) as well.
If i'm wrong somoene chime in.
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Rom i am running (The Peoples Rom, has that one set to 320, So going off it)
I use root explorer... So your steps may differ a bit
Open Root explorer, Go to SYSTEM, Build.prop... Long press and edit in text editor.. scroll down till you see that line in the build prop, Edit number , Save, Reboot phone. Now your density will change to set number. (I used to run higher on my OG epic) Hope it helps..
Just remember original setting if you don't like what it's changed to. You can also edit build.prop and add the soft keys (Nexus style) as well.
If i'm wrong somoene chime in.
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Can't seem to get the change to stick. Any suggestions?
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spdrasr3 said:
Can't seem to get the change to stick. Any suggestions?
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Edit on computer, then safe in zip.. Reflash.
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Can't seem to get the change to stick. Any suggestions?
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Are you saving after edit? which File explorer you using?
Download front changer from play store , it allow you to change density.
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Are you saving after edit? which File explorer you using?
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Root explorer...and yes I saved and exited then reboot. Does it have something to do with permissions?
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Root explorer...and yes I saved and exited then reboot. Does it have something to do with permissions?
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Mount it as R/W (top option) it mounts as R/O normally. if you don't mount as R/W then won't save.
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Download front changer from play store , it allow you to change density.
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No such app in playstore
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Mount it as R/W (top option) it mounts as R/O normally. if you don't mount as R/W then won't save.
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Yep done that...still no go
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Try to edit on computer then flash rom.
Bout the only other way I can think of making it work. Edit build prop on the computer. Can try ES file explorer and see if it will take.
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Try to edit on computer then flash rom.
Bout the only other way I can think of making it work. Edit build prop on the computer. Can try ES file explorer and see if it will take.
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Tried ES file explorer and it must work because once the density is change it locks up at Samsung splash screen
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Shouldnt. Hmmm... not sure why it would lock up. What rom ya on?
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Shouldnt. Hmmm... not sure why it would lock up. What rom ya on?
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Stock...rooted. Tried in ROM toolkit build prop mods same result lockup. Shouldn't be this difficult. I used one click Odin to root. Could that be a problem?
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Stock...rooted. Tried in ROM toolkit build prop mods same result lockup. Shouldn't be this difficult. I used one click Odin to root. Could that be a problem?
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No, shouldnt be an issue with root methodm try a differnet rom (the peoples rom) lightly modded.
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Whatever you do don't just blindly change your pixel density without knowing how it works. One of the posters said change it to a higher number, yeah right, is he nuts? the higher the number the less sharp and more chance your phone won't boot up, it's actually the lower the number the sharper the better so he got all his stuff twisted, he needs to go relearn.
Changing your dpi to something higher than what your actual screen supports is a guaranteed way to get softbricked and you will have to restore with odin.
Your screens pixel density can't be increased because its hardware physical pixels that were manufactured with in the first place so by lowering the pixel density from lets say in my case 306 for my galaxy s3 down to 240 I get a much crisper display with more room and also 720p movies look very good.
Are there any disadvantages to lowering the density?
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Whatever you do don't just blindly change your pixel density without knowing how it works. One of the posters said change it to a higher number, yeah right, is he nuts? the higher the number the less sharp and more chance your phone won't boot up, it's actually the lower the number the sharper the better so he got all his stuff twisted, he needs to go relearn.
Changing your dpi to something higher than what your actual screen supports is a guaranteed way to get softbricked and you will have to restore with odin.
Your screens pixel density can't be increased because its hardware physical pixels that were manufactured with in the first place so by lowering the pixel density from lets say in my case 306 for my galaxy s3 down to 240 I get a much crisper display with more room and also 720p movies look very good.
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If i stated to go wrong direction, thanks for the correction, I haven't messed with it on my S3, just did on my OG Epic.. No disadvantages that ive seen.. just everything is smaller on screen. Still looks good. I'm running stock 320 on my S3 for now.. Don't see a need to change it yet. Thanks again.
Lowering the dpi to 240 or even 260 has 2 benefits, one you get more room so you can fit more icons and everything and even have more dock items too and second benefit is that when you get more room for things and you see smaller icons etc that means they look more high def so everything you see becomes high def since things are not all huge and up in your face because the bigger something is the more pixellated it is get it? so i would definately go for at least 260 but 240 is even better.
I mean just think about it, you have a 4.8 inch display and huge things like widgets are taking up most of your screen so by going down to 240 you turn your screen into more tablet like with more room for you to put and do whatever you need. It's like i'm using galaxy tab 2 right now with dpi at 240.
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I tried changing the LCD density in build.prop and it just reverts back to default after I reboot. Anyone having any luck?
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I tried changing the LCD density in build.prop and it just reverts back to default after I reboot. Anyone having any luck?
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It's funny you mention it...I just did this seconds ago. It stuck, works great. I dunno where you are going wrong.
Sure your saving the changes?
Does changing the density still get rid of movies in the market? Did this on my evo.
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Lcd density doesn't work right with touchwize does it? You have to use a third party launcher?
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Use rom manager... It works and sticks and you can change it back easily for the market
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I had no luck trying to edit the build.prop but i found a free app on the market "LCD resolution" it doesn't work correctly with touchwiz like the person above mentioned but it works fine with other launchers. I'm using GoLauncher and it works great.
The reason I couldnt edit the build.prop is because I didn't have the correct permissions set. Used root explored to edit the permissions on the build.prop and it now accepts changes before it was read only.
Well I figured out that build.prop just isn't saving. I am rooted, using root explorer, R/W the system folder and then after editing the build.prop and saving, I'll open it back up and it didn't save.
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I cant get it to change my desnsity permanently. I checked the box saying "save density as system density" with a setting of 200 and it wont ever hold at 200 through a reboot. What can i do to fix this?
Part of the problem may be that the ET4G doesn't use an LCD display.
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Part of the problem may be that the ET4G doesn't use an LCD display.
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That is definately not a part of the problem. I used the program but I have never tried to make it stick on reboot.
Thanks for the input genta. Hope some one with the answer stumbles through this thread!
What specific app are you using? I use LCD Resolution from the market, and setting it to "always set on boot" definitely works for me on every rom I've tried so far.
Did you check in settings the save as system density?
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Did you check in settings the save as system density?
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Answered that in OP, yes
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What specific app are you using? I use LCD Resolution from the market, and setting it to "always set on boot" definitely works for me on every rom I've tried so far.
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I used LCD Density Changer. Im going to download and try using LCD Resolution. Thanks for the tip on the app. Hope the density size lasts a reboot.
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Answered that in OP, yes
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I know you clicked it. I ment was was it still checked after you reboot to make sure it was still checked? Should have explained better. Could you use the widget to apply the density? You just click the widget and it sets your saved density? Better than having to go into it I guess.
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I know you clicked it. I ment was was it still checked after you reboot to make sure it was still checked? Should have explained better. Could you use the widget to apply the density? You just click the widget and it sets your saved density? Better than having to go into it I guess.
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I tried it all and it never caught on. I took the other gentlemans advice and tried LCD resolution. It sticks after reboot and works perfectly! Thanks for the help boys
bluefire808 said:
I tried it all and it never caught on. I took the other gentlemans advice and tried LCD resolution. It sticks after reboot and works perfectly! Thanks for the help boys
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That's good to know that the other works like intended. Myself, I have always been nervous about having it set on boot incase something wonky is going on. Did you happen to let the dev know about the issue with this device.
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That's good to know that the other works like intended. Myself, I have always been nervous about having it set on boot incase something wonky is going on. Did you happen to let the dev know about the issue with this device.
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No i hadnt thought of it. Ill go on the market right now and let them know with details about my device. Good idea!
Anybody use it? Is it really even necessary? The only app I've used it with is the speedtest. Just curious to know how others have used it.
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I've only used it with speedtest as well.
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Anybody use it? Is it really even necessary? The only app I've used it with is the speedtest. Just curious to know how others have used it.
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Used it only for speed test also. I guess only for apps that don't run at the same aspect ratio as us. Which most will. Or resolution.
Where can I change the aspect ratio on certain apps?
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Where can I change the aspect ratio on certain apps?
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System Settings > Display > Aspect ratio correction
I forgot that our phones had that option. Now that you brought it up, I just enabled it for a music sight reading app that I downloaded the other day. thanks!
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I forgot that our phones had that option. Now that you brought it up, I just enabled it for a music sight reading app that I downloaded the other day. thanks!
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Anyone know how to add an app...or how long it takes to show up in the list to adjust the ratio?
I just installed an app that needs adjusted and it is not listed.
Aspect Ratio Correction Apps
On my Verizon LG G2 when I tap on the Aspect Ratio Correction , it takes me to a screen where the apps are listed and I can check the ones I want . But I haven't checked any .
Even though there is a tutorial that has been posted on this before, it is somewhat old and buried.
THIS DOES WORK ON ALL BUILDS OF TW BASED JELLYBEAN
You will need to do a few things before we start.
1. Go HERE and download the latest version of LMT Launcher. It would do you justice to also read that thread to understand the installation and setup process for the Pie Controls. Do all of that and then move on to step 2.
2. Grab this file and place it on either your external or internal SD card.
3. On your device, use any root filemanager of your choice (i.e. ES File Explorer, Root File Explorer, etc.) Find the Generic.kl file I included and copy it. Navigate to system/usr/keylayout and change the file called "Generic.kl" to "Generic.kl.bak" (DO NOT DELETE IT) then paste the Generic.kl file that you copied.
4. Go back to home and then go to Settings/Display/Touch Key Light Duration and select Always off.
5.Reboot your device and enjoy.
Credits go to DEF3NDER: If you want navbar softkeys instead of pie.
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Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Per app Dpi changing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37706667
Thanks Jdsingle76 for the find.
If you want a pretty awesome action bar, go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270198
Thanks to MrBIMC for making this possible.
Also, thanks to Mattix724. Just because I believe he had something to do with something here originally.
Wow, that was fast. Or as my NE buddies say, "wicked fast.". Thanks for this. I'll have to tinker with this when I get home. And thanks to Mattix and DEF3NDER as well. Awesome. :beer: all around
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Even though there is a tutorial that has been posted on this before, it is somewhat old and buried.
THIS DOES WORK ON ALL BUILDS OF TW BASED JELLYBEAN
You will need to do a few things before we start.
1. Go HERE and download the latest version of LMT Launcher. It would do you justice to also read that thread to understand the installation and setup process for the Pie Controls. Do all of that and then move on to step 2.
2. Grab this file and place it on either your external or internal SD card.
3. On your device, use any root filemanager of your choice (i.e. ES File Explorer, Root File Explorer, etc.) Find the Generic.kl file I included and copy it. Navigate to system/usr/keylayout and change the file called "Generic.kl" to "Generic.kl.bak" (DO NOT DELETE IT) then paste the Generic.kl file that you copied.
4. Go back to home and then go to Settings/Display/Touch Key Light Duration and select Always off.
5.Reboot your device and enjoy.
Credits go to DEF3NDER. You can follow his guide if you don't want the Pie Controls and want softkeys on screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026508
Also, thanks to Mattix724. Just because I believe he had something to do with something here originally.
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All went great but I can't find the link for navbar/soft keys that DEF3NDER references that Mattix724 put together. The pie control is really cool aesthetically, but I think I would prefer keys displayed all the time. Any idea where I can find them? Guide worked perfectly btw. Thanks again.
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All went great but I can't find the link for navbar/soft keys that DEF3NDER references that Mattix724 put together. The pie control is really cool aesthetically, but I think I would prefer keys displayed all the time. Any idea where I can find them? Guide worked perfectly btw. Thanks again.
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I honestly have no idea... PM either one of them to see if they know. I will also look around to see what I can find.
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I honestly have no idea... PM either one of them to see if they know. I will also look around to see what I can find.
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I shot Mattix a PM, since its his thread. Thanks brother, hope you're having a good one
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I think disabling capacitive keys is more a workaround for the issue than a fix to the RF interference IMO. But anyways good work. :good:
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All went great but I can't find the link for navbar/soft keys that DEF3NDER references that Mattix724 put together. The pie control is really cool aesthetically, but I think I would prefer keys displayed all the time. Any idea where I can find them? Guide worked perfectly btw. Thanks again.
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Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Gray, you should throw that in the OP.
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Gray, you should throw that in the OP.
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Done. Thanks bro.
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DEF3NDER said:
Just add this line to the end of your build prop and reboot.
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
Gray, you should throw that in the OP.
The good thing about the build prop mod is it will enable screen shotting with power and volume down.
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Awesome DEF3NDER. Just got a PM from Mattix724 this morning with this as well. I'll give it a go and let you know how it works out.
Edit-works great. And I took a screenshot with the power and vol down button as well. Question. When I'm on xda app, a menu button appears. Is there anyway to have that on all the time? Basically a virtual set of the cap keys, up, all the time? Thanks for this, very cool and SO easy.
Edit(again). Holy freaking crap Batman. Nevermind. I just noticed, that on every page, app, I pull up, except for the home page, the menu for that app is already in the top right corner. Oh, DEF3NDER, very cool brother, very cool indeed. Hat's off. You have changed my entire E4GT experience. Freaking awesome work man! :beer::beer::beer::beer:
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Lol awesome man. Don't thank me though, thank Google and the awesome xda community. Credits for the line of code go to a fella in the gs3 forum. That's where I found it at least. I just made the generic.kl file.
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Lol awesome man. Don't thank me though, thank Google and the awesome xda community. Credits for the line of code go to a fella in the gs3 forum. That's where I found it at least. I just made the generic.kl file.
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Do you think there's anyway I could insert a line that would hide the menu while in camera mode. At the moment, I'm stuck in video mode became the navbar covers the video/camera switch. Any thoughts, ideas?
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Do you think there's anyway I could insert a line that would hide the menu while in camera mode. At the moment, I'm stuck in video mode became the navbar covers the video/camera switch. Any thoughts, ideas?
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What happens when you turn your phone to the side? Lol
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What happens when you turn your phone to the side? Lol
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Ha, gray, you are such a smarta**. Navbar and onscreen buttons stay in place. See screenshot
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Lol. Well if we can get the navbar to locate itself where it should go in landscape, then you will be ok. If you hide it, then how will you get back to the home screen?
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Lol. Well if we can get the navbar to locate itself where it should go in landscape, then you will be ok. If you hide it, then how will you get back to the home screen?
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That's why you are the recognized contributor! Face palm! But yes, having the navbar locate itself in landscape would indeed allow me to see the buttons, take pics, access last pic taken, etc. Thanks for making me feel like a moron, lol. My first official face palm. Woohoo! :thumbup::beer::beer::beer:
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Sooo you are good to go then? I was just gonna say to temporarily adjust your dpi. The nav bar is to fatty for me at stock. It looks just about right on the screen at 200dpi IMO. Don't like losing that screen real estate.
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Sooo you are good to go then? I was just gonna say to temporarily adjust your dpi. The nav bar is to fatty for me at stock. It looks just about right on the screen at 200dpi IMO. Don't like losing that screen real estate.
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Actually, no. It doesn't locate itself, so I'm not able to use camera as is. Downloaded after market camera to use in the mean time, but really like the camera that came with jv. Lowering the dpi sounds like a viable option. I'll look into it this evening. Thanks for the idea DEF3NDER.
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Sooo you are good to go then? I was just gonna say to temporarily adjust your dpi. The nav bar is to fatty for me at stock. It looks just about right on the screen at 200dpi IMO. Don't like losing that screen real estate.
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I usually like around 180 with the navbar in place. Anyways, that was going to be my next suggestion.
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I usually like around 180 with the navbar in place. Anyways, that was going to be my next suggestion.
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App recommendations to change dpi?
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App recommendations to change dpi?
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If you have RTB (ROM Toolbox) you go to performance/build.prop Editor, then hit the menu button and go to build.prop Tweaks. It will be the first thing listed as shown in the screenshot I included.
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Is there anyway to make the screen even darker? Even on the lowest setting the S3s screen is super bright. I was wondering if there is a mod or something that makes the lowest setting even dimmer. Like in the browser when your on power saving mode, the screen gets significantly darker.
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Lux lite. In the play store.
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Yeah, lux or screen filter
Both have the issue that you cannot sideload apps while they are enabled
Thanks!!!!
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Also one more, I dont remember exactly where i saw it, but I think there was a build.prop mod that allowed you to change the threshold and make the brightness slider go to even lower values...dont remember what it was called though :\
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Also one more, I dont remember exactly where i saw it, but I think there was a build.prop mod that allowed you to change the threshold and make the brightness slider go to even lower values...dont remember what it was called though :\
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I looked in the file but found nothing relating to brightness
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No, theres an edit that you can make that lowers the threshold
It was either there or in some other file that you had to add it
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No, theres an edit that you can make that lowers the threshold
It was either there or in some other file that you had to add it
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Could be ro.sf.screen density... that might not be it though,I have no idea
Nah that's the density of the pixels.
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Meant lcd_density... again, might now be it... probably isn't... gonna dig around the build.prop for it though
I'm racking my brains trying to remember, there is an edit that you can place somewhere to lower the threshold though, I'm sure of it
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I'm racking my brains trying to remember, there is an edit that you can place somewhere to lower the threshold though, I'm sure of it
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I'm sure its there somewhere. Or maybe we have to add the line?
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Yeah, its a line you need to add, not modifying an existing one
Gimme a bit and I'll find it haha