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I posted a similar guide for my Galaxy SII, so I figured I would share the love here. Hopefully this helps out a few folks who want to better utilize the amazing screen on the GSIII. I am manually copying this from my post in the now closed combined GSIII forums. Please feel free to comment and make suggestions and please "thank" if you appreciate the post!
General Info for Beginners:
The Galaxy SIII comes with a gorgeous 4.8 inch, 1280 x 720 (albeit pentile) screen. As great as the screen looks, I couldn't help but feel that there is a lot of "wasted space" at the existing resolution. The best example of this fact is the app drawers default 4 x 5 layout. In my opinion, things look much better when the the icons are a bit smaller and more tightly grouped. For those that feel the same way, there is a simple build.prop edit you can do to "trick" you phone to thinking it is set to a higher resolution
How-To Change the Density Setting:
To accomplish this, all you have to do is change the build.prop setting for "ro.sf.lcd_density". There are multiple programs out there that makes this much easier but I have found the best results with "ROM Toolbox". Feel free to buy the full version to support the dev but if all you are looking to do is change the density setting, the lite version will do just fine.
1. download and install "ROM Toolbox" from the Google Play Store
2. go to the "Performance" tab
3. click "build.prop tweaks"
4. change the "LCD Density" slider to whatever DPI you like
5. reboot
As mentioned, there are multiple programs out there but based on my personal experiences, DO NOT USE "LCD DENSITY MODDER" from the play store. This app is known to cause soft-bricks/bootloops. However, I have been told that LCD Density Modder CAN still help with the Play Store app issue, but you will have to buy the pro version for that feature. Thanks uber_mike! (more on that later)
What Setting to Choose:
This is matter of personal opinion so try out different setups and see what you like best. Remember, the lower you set the number, the smaller your icons/text will appear but will also give you more screen real estate. I suggest starting from about 280 or so and working your way down and find something you like.
You may also notice that text and icons appear less sharp when messing with these settings. Keep in mind that because you are not truly changing your screen resolution, the translation will not be perfect. Personally, given the natural sharpness of AMOLED screens, I think most people while not be bothered by this or even notice.
"Phone Mode" vs "Tablet Mode"
As some posters have reported, going to 240 dpi or below will result in Android thinking your device is a tablet. I have been running 240 for a few days now and I'm loving it. In my opinion, may apps look a lot better in Tablet mode but if there are certain phone only apps you MUST have, please keep this in mind.
Potential Issues and Workarounds:
You will inevitably run into some compatibility issues so here are few final thoughts
Which ROM to use?
TouchWiz-based Roms: All roms based on stock Samsung TW for the GSIII were written with only the native resolution in mind. This means that certain apps and aspects of the OS will not scale well with a higher resolution::
- TouchWiz UX Launcher: If you are dead-set on using the default TW launcher, this mod may not be for you. The proportions will look way off and because you cannot edit things like margin or grid layout, it is not fixable. Aftermarket launchers like Apex handle the conversion much better (more on that later)
- The Phone Dialer: The dialer looks like small box that fills up only a portion of the screen. To resolve, you can use an aftermarket dialer app like "exDialer" from the Play Store
- TW E-mail App: The TW e-mail app (not gmail) also doesn't scale well. You can flash the AOSP version of e-mail as a workaround
- Stock Camera App: You will notice some of the border coloring and margins doesn't scale very well but the functionality is still perfect
- Notification Bar: I have noticed the little lines in the pull-down become off-center after you adjust the dpi. Again, a minor annoyance which doesn't effect functionality
- Twitter:*You may have profile pictures show up in 2 different sizes (Thanks Msilvame!)
Some additional feedback from other posters(thanks mhtruth!) but note that I personally do not have all of these issues
*status bar quick toggles DON'T scroll (stuck with just the 1st 5)
*status bar "remove all (X)" missing (swiping still works)
* in call speaker boost doesn't work...(only stops you from hearing not the person on the other end)
* some apps go into tablet mode (ex. HBO GO)
AOSP ROMs: CM9 and AOKP handle the conversion a bit better. You won't run into the dialer or e-mail issue like with TW ROMs but there are still some bugs.
- Certain pictures of contacts may appear too zoomed in, i.e. messaging notification pictures or the favorites tab
- Other aspects of the OS may become hard to read when scaled down so much, i.e. lock screen add-on buttons, notification pull down buttons
- I recently had a chance to mess with some JB ROMs and found that the lockscreen slider/phone answer slider does not scale well and is oriented towards the right of the screen. Boo
The Play Store Doesn't Show All Apps? - This is the biggest pain in the a$$ when you mess with the lcd density settings. There is a bug in the play store that prevents you from seeing certain apps when you change the lcd settings away from default.
I have seen a few "hacked" versions of the vending.apk out there that makes the play store think you are always set to a stock dpi but for some reason, this only works for a little while. LCD Density Modder Pro has a feature where it can install a "fixed" Play Store app that can help with this issue also, but there is also a workaround.
Here are the steps to get the market working again:
1. Change LCD Density back to stock (320)
2. Reboot to take effect
3. Clear the data for the Google Play Store AND Google Services Framework
4. Open the Play Store app and you should see everything again
5. Change LCD density back to whatever you like.
6. Reboot
I know this is a bit cumbersome but it's the best solution for now. I haven't quite nailed down what triggers the market to "break" but hopefully you won't have to do this fix too often. In opinion, this small annoyance is worth it.
Also, one thing I noticed when using Rom Toolbox is that after you set your dpi to a lower setting using the "build.prop tweaks" menu, if you go back and try to set it to the stock 320, it will max out at 280 or so. Not sure why this is the case but to do this manually, go to "build.prop editor" instead and change the "ro.sf.lcd_density" to 320.
I have been told that setting your dpi to 240 will also help with Play Store issues, since 240 is a stock resolution on other devices (GSII comes to mind). Feel free to try this out, but the size of icons and fonts may be a bit too small for some tastes (thanks DutchDogg54 and chakra!)
Everything Looks Too "Stretched Out"? - Having an aftermarket launcher will help with this tremendously, as the TW launcher does not scale well at all. I personally use Apex Launcher and there are some settings you can change to make the proportions look better
1. Homescreen Settings: Change the Vertical and Horizontal margins to medium or large
2. Dock Settings: Same as above.
You may also want to mess with different homescreen grid configurations now that you have extra room. I have bumped up mine to 5 x 5 and it looks great.
Bumping up the font size can also help even things out. At 240 dpi, I put mine to "normal", but at stock I used "tiny" (thanks falconator!)
List of all the ICS compatible launchers that will work for this mod:
- Apex Launcher (my fave)
- Nova Launcher
- Go Launcher
- Atom Launcher (new!)
- Holo Launcher (new!)
And that's it. I hope this will help you out so that you won't have to go through all the trial and error I did. I promise you, after you do this, it will be impossible for you to go back to the stock resolution (everything looks HUGE)
Update: I have added some of my and mhtruth's screenshots for those who are interested. I also added a screenshot of HBO GO in tablet mode
My setup:
- 240 dpi (Tablet Mode)
- AOKP M6 R3, Black Exodus Theme
- Apex Launcher
- Homescreen: 6 x 5 grid, Horizontal Margin: Medium, Vertical Margin: Large
- Dock: Horizontal Margin: Large, Vertical Margin: Medium
- Font Size: "Normal"
Feel free to show off your own homescreen screenshots! I will update OP and add yours too!
I was just complaining about this to myself this morning. Thank you for sharing this. I'm definitely going to try messing with this.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
I find that ROM toolbox is kind of buggy on the GS3.
There use to be an app o the market that did this and it stuck on boot. I hate messing with build prop myself. Someone should whip up a new app.
-me being lazy lol
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Update:
Since 8/10 I have been running the AMAZING Paranoid Android ROM and I am in love with this. For anyone who liked the LCD Density Mod posted above, you should definitely check out this ROM. I got to experience it just a bit with my GSII and continue to be impressed with my GSIII.
I suggest you try "Phablet" Mode at first. The advantage to this ROM is that it allows you to individually adjust the density of each app separately as well as prevents market incompatibility issues. This is a MUST for people who like things at a setting other than 240.
Hope this helps!
Stuck in boot
after 3 hours of getting it rooted, i got the density app, i may of gotten the lcd density modder , i didnt know there was 2 kinds. but i put it to 200, rebooted and now i try to turn on and it goes to samsung logo but then just turns off again, what do i do?
Well, if it didnt back up your build.prop then the easiest thing would be to flash a rom.
Or if you have a nandroid restore just the system part.
Otherwise plug up to your computer and oull your build.prop, set it back to default and push it back to system.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
I'm running AOKP milestone 1 on my SGSIII, when I change my density I get screen flashes. Is this the incompatibility your talking about? I've tried different DPIs with the same result. I've used the density changer built into ROM control, as well as ROM toolbox, both with the same results. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Let me make a few notes:
First, stock ics touchwiz ROMs do not like anything lower than 240. This means any ROM that is touchwiz based off stock ics will result in boot loops.. trust me been there -.-
Secondly, don't waste your money on the LCD density mod app to fix the market. I've already fixed the market. Just flash my zip found [MOD][APP][UPDATE 3.10.10] 320DPI GoogleServicesFramework and google play and you should be golden. Don't have a custom recovery, then extract the files from the zip and use a root file browser to copy them to the system/app directory.
Oh and 240 isn't tablet mode. I'm currently at 210 and it's not tablet mode.. I don't remember what it was.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2
So..... Any recommendations on the screen flashing after changing the density?
elterible said:
I posted a similar guide for my Galaxy SII, so I figured I would share the love here. Hopefully this helps out a few folks who want to better utilize the amazing screen on the GSIII. I am manually copying this from my post in the now closed combined GSIII forums. Please feel free to comment and make suggestions and please "thank" if you appreciate the post!
General Info for Beginners:
The Galaxy SIII comes with a gorgeous 4.8 inch, 1280 x 720 (albeit pentile) screen. As great as the screen looks, I couldn't help but feel that there is a lot of "wasted space" at the existing resolution. The best example of this fact is the app drawers default 4 x 5 layout. In my opinion, things look much better when the the icons are a bit smaller and more tightly grouped. For those that feel the same way, there is a simple build.prop edit you can do to "trick" you phone to thinking it is set to a higher resolution
How-To Change the Density Setting:
To accomplish this, all you have to do is change the build.prop setting for "ro.sf.lcd_density". There are multiple programs out there that makes this much easier but I have found the best results with "ROM Toolbox". Feel free to buy the full version to support the dev but if all you are looking to do is change the density setting, the lite version will do just fine.
1. download and install "ROM Toolbox" from the Google Play Store
2. go to the "Performance" tab
3. click "build.prop tweaks"
4. change the "LCD Density" slider to whatever DPI you like
5. reboot
As mentioned, there are multiple programs out there but based on my personal experiences, DO NOT USE "LCD DENSITY MODDER" from the play store. This app is known to cause soft-bricks/bootloops. However, I have been told that LCD Density Modder CAN still help with the Play Store app issue, but you will have to buy the pro version for that feature. Thanks uber_mike! (more on that later)
What Setting to Choose:
This is matter of personal opinion so try out different setups and see what you like best. Remember, the lower you set the number, the smaller your icons/text will appear but will also give you more screen real estate. I suggest starting from about 280 or so and working your way down and find something you like.
You may also notice that text and icons appear less sharp when messing with these settings. Keep in mind that because you are not truly changing your screen resolution, the translation will not be perfect. Personally, given the natural sharpness of AMOLED screens, I think most people while not be bothered by this or even notice.
"Phone Mode" vs "Tablet Mode"
As some posters have reported, going to 240 dpi or below will result in Android thinking your device is a tablet. I have been running 240 for a few days now and I'm loving it. In my opinion, may apps look a lot better in Tablet mode but if there are certain phone only apps you MUST have, please keep this in mind.
Potential Issues and Workarounds:
You will inevitably run into some compatibility issues so here are few final thoughts
Which ROM to use?
TouchWiz-based Roms: All roms based on stock Samsung TW for the GSIII were written with only the native resolution in mind. This means that certain apps and aspects of the OS will not scale well with a higher resolution::
- TouchWiz UX Launcher: If you are dead-set on using the default TW launcher, this mod may not be for you. The proportions will look way off and because you cannot edit things like margin or grid layout, it is not fixable. Aftermarket launchers like Apex handle the conversion much better (more on that later)
- The Phone Dialer: The dialer looks like small box that fills up only a portion of the screen. To resolve, you can use an aftermarket dialer app like "exDialer" from the Play Store
- TW E-mail App: The TW e-mail app (not gmail) also doesn't scale well. You can flash the AOSP version of e-mail as a workaround
- Stock Camera App: You will notice some of the border coloring and margins doesn't scale very well but the functionality is still perfect
- Notification Bar: I have noticed the little lines in the pull-down become off-center after you adjust the dpi. Again, a minor annoyance which doesn't effect functionality
- Twitter:*You may have profile pictures show up in 2 different sizes (Thanks Msilvame!)
Some additional feedback from other posters(thanks mhtruth!) but note that I personally do not have all of these issues
*status bar quick toggles DON'T scroll (stuck with just the 1st 5)
*status bar "remove all (X)" missing (swiping still works)
* in call speaker boost doesn't work...(only stops you from hearing not the person on the other end)
* some apps go into tablet mode (ex. HBO GO)
AOSP ROMs: CM9 and AOKP handle the conversion a bit better. You won't run into the dialer or e-mail issue like with TW ROMs but there are still some bugs.
- Certain pictures of contacts may appear too zoomed in, i.e. messaging notification pictures or the favorites tab
- Other aspects of the OS may become hard to read when scaled down so much, i.e. lock screen add-on buttons, notification pull down buttons
- I recently had a chance to mess with some JB ROMs and found that the lockscreen slider/phone answer slider does not scale well and is oriented towards the right of the screen. Boo
The Play Store Doesn't Show All Apps? - This is the biggest pain in the a$$ when you mess with the lcd density settings. There is a bug in the play store that prevents you from seeing certain apps when you change the lcd settings away from default.
I have seen a few "hacked" versions of the vending.apk out there that makes the play store think you are always set to a stock dpi but for some reason, this only works for a little while. LCD Density Modder Pro has a feature where it can install a "fixed" Play Store app that can help with this issue also, but there is also a workaround.
Here are the steps to get the market working again:
1. Change LCD Density back to stock (320)
2. Reboot to take effect
3. Clear the data for the Google Play Store AND Google Services Framework
4. Open the Play Store app and you should see everything again
5. Change LCD density back to whatever you like.
6. Reboot
I know this is a bit cumbersome but it's the best solution for now. I haven't quite nailed down what triggers the market to "break" but hopefully you won't have to do this fix too often. In opinion, this small annoyance is worth it.
Also, one thing I noticed when using Rom Toolbox is that after you set your dpi to a lower setting using the "build.prop tweaks" menu, if you go back and try to set it to the stock 320, it will max out at 280 or so. Not sure why this is the case but to do this manually, go to "build.prop editor" instead and change the "ro.sf.lcd_density" to 320.
I have been told that setting your dpi to 240 will also help with Play Store issues, since 240 is a stock resolution on other devices (GSII comes to mind). Feel free to try this out, but the size of icons and fonts may be a bit too small for some tastes (thanks DutchDogg54 and chakra!)
Everything Looks Too "Stretched Out"? - Having an aftermarket launcher will help with this tremendously, as the TW launcher does not scale well at all. I personally use Apex Launcher and there are some settings you can change to make the proportions look better
1. Homescreen Settings: Change the Vertical and Horizontal margins to medium or large
2. Dock Settings: Same as above.
You may also want to mess with different homescreen grid configurations now that you have extra room. I have bumped up mine to 5 x 5 and it looks great.
Bumping up the font size can also help even things out. At 240 dpi, I put mine to "normal", but at stock I used "tiny" (thanks falconator!)
List of all the ICS compatible launchers that will work for this mod:
- Apex Launcher (my fave)
- Nova Launcher
- Go Launcher
- Atom Launcher (new!)
- Holo Launcher (new!)
And that's it. I hope this will help you out so that you won't have to go through all the trial and error I did. I promise you, after you do this, it will be impossible for you to go back to the stock resolution (everything looks HUGE)
Update: I have added some of my and mhtruth's screenshots for those who are interested. I also added a screenshot of HBO GO in tablet mode
My setup:
- 240 dpi (Tablet Mode)
- AOKP M6 R3, Black Exodus Theme
- Apex Launcher
- Homescreen: 6 x 5 grid, Horizontal Margin: Medium, Vertical Margin: Large
- Dock: Horizontal Margin: Large, Vertical Margin: Medium
- Font Size: "Normal"
Feel free to show off your own homescreen screenshots! I will update OP and add yours too!
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Im running a stock rom on a Chinese phone (W9208) and i dont have LCD density...apps dont work either...is there hope for me?
rndm said:
Im running a stock rom on a Chinese phone (W9208) and i dont have LCD density...apps dont work either...is there hope for me?
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I'm not too familiar with that model. pardon me if this is a stupid question but i'm assuming you mean "stock android"?
if so, then you're fine. download an app that will let you change the LCD density manually in the buildprop (i.e. Rom Toolbox). find the line "ro.sf.lcd_density" and change to whatever you like.
The tricky part here is to find the right number. I wrote this guide a while back for my Galaxy S3, which ran 320 dpi natively at it's 720p resolution. To achieve tablet mode (and retain compatibility with the Google Playstore), I changed it to 240. My current device (nexus 5) runs 1080p which has a stock dpi of 480. To achieve tablet mode, i changed to 320. Does this make sense? Again, it's tricky b/c i'm not sure what resolution your phone is
Well, i hope this helps, good luck!
elterible said:
I'm not too familiar with that model. pardon me if this is a stupid question but i'm assuming you mean "stock android"?
if so, then you're fine. download an app that will let you change the LCD density manually in the buildprop (i.e. Rom Toolbox). find the line "ro.sf.lcd_density" and change to whatever you like.
The tricky part here is to find the right number. I wrote this guide a while back for my Galaxy S3, which ran 320 dpi natively at it's 720p resolution. To achieve tablet mode (and retain compatibility with the Google Playstore), I changed it to 240. My current device (nexus 5) runs 1080p which has a stock dpi of 480. To achieve tablet mode, i changed to 320. Does this make sense? Again, it's tricky b/c i'm not sure what resolution your phone is
Well, i hope this helps, good luck!
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I wish it was stock android:crying:
Star's (Chinese manufacturer) manipulation of android to copy Samsung's touchwiz.
my device is 720p and has a 6.4 inch screen...hence me wanting to change the dpi...not sure what the dpi currently is but the drop-down status bar toggles labels are squashed.
I rooted and installed loads of dpi apps and none worked. Then I looked for "ro.sf.lcd_density" and realised I don't have one in my build prop. Know any fixes?
rndm said:
I wish it was stock android:crying:
Star's (Chinese manufacturer) manipulation of android to copy Samsung's touchwiz.
my device is 720p and has a 6.4 inch screen...hence me wanting to change the dpi...not sure what the dpi currently is but the drop-down status bar toggles labels are squashed.
I rooted and installed loads of dpi apps and none worked. Then I looked for "ro.sf.lcd_density" and realised I don't have one in my build prop. Know any fixes?
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you should be able to manually add in the line yourself.
but a word of warning, given that i have no experience with "Star" and no idea what version of android is on there, I would proceed with caution if you do that
since you have it rooted, is there any way you can flash a completely stock custom version of android on there? is there any development support for it here on XDA?
rndm said:
I wish it was stock android:crying:
Star's (Chinese manufacturer) manipulation of android to copy Samsung's touchwiz.
my device is 720p and has a 6.4 inch screen...hence me wanting to change the dpi...not sure what the dpi currently is but the drop-down status bar toggles labels are squashed.
I rooted and installed loads of dpi apps and none worked. Then I looked for "ro.sf.lcd_density" and realised I don't have one in my build prop. Know any fixes?
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You can use "Build.prop Editor" app and add that entry yourself. That's least painful way.
Perseus71 said:
You can use "Build.prop Editor" app and add that entry yourself. That's least painful way.
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Great didn't know I could do that, however i might leave it now...
I installed texdroider and I couldn't type any numbers in the dpi change box (probably because it directly edits the lcd density registry, which i didn't have)
Then after that I installed LCD density modder app which put my phone into a bootloop after setting 300dpi
So I assume even after adding the entry I wont have much room to play with anyway?
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elterible said:
you should be able to manually add in the line yourself.
but a word of warning, given that i have no experience with "Star" and no idea what version of android is on there, I would proceed with caution if you do that
since you have it rooted, is there any way you can flash a completely stock custom version of android on there? is there any development support for it here on XDA?
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Tried searching Mediatek LCD desnsity change but to no avail. Thanks anyway.
rockyhas said:
after 3 hours of getting it rooted, i got the density app, i may of gotten the lcd density modder , i didnt know there was 2 kinds. but i put it to 200, rebooted and now i try to turn on and it goes to samsung logo but then just turns off again, what do i do?
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As mentioned, there are multiple programs out there but based on my personal experiences, DO NOT USE "LCD DENSITY MODDER" from the play store. This app is known to cause soft-bricks/bootloops. However, I have been told that LCD Density Modder CAN still help with the Play Store app issue, but you will have to buy the pro version for that feature. Thanks uber_mike! (more on that later)
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You're screwed. Do a reset.
I did the LCD changes through playstore i ddint see this thread and now my phone logo comes but black screen after hard rest nothing working help HTc Sensation xl
I had a bunch of requests for Wave Control to have this functionality. I thought it best to do a dedicated app so here it is!
Flip Case Control is designed to work with Samsung's Flip Case on the I9300 while using as little battery as possible. (I left it running all night ~8.5 hours and the battery dipped 1% more than usual)
IMPORTANT: If your case is black or dark on the inside, the sensor doesn't read correctly when the case is closed. To fix this, put a piece of light colored tape on the inside of the case where it lines up with the sensor (located next to the front camera)
Note: A Samsung based ROM is required. CM won't work well.
Here's a demo video:
Play Store Links:
24 Hour Trial Version
Full Version
Let me know what you guys think!
very good app, but trial
I can't seem to get it to work with my S3 on CM10 - it works sporadically or not at all, sometimes turning the screen off when the case is opened.
Pyrojester said:
I can't seem to get it to work with my S3 on CM10 - it works sporadically or not at all, sometimes turning the screen off when the case is opened.
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first of all you cannot use this function on cm as it requires sammy rom
and for the another doubt
this only works to turn off screen while closing the flip cover and turning the screen on when opening the cover
hope this helps
agabey_42 said:
very good app, but trial
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I'd like to offer stuff for free but I'm not in a financial position to do so.
I'm trying a different format with this app and not adding in advertising and will see how things go.
rock4hell said:
first of all you cannot use this function on cm as it requires sammy rom
and for the another doubt
this only works to turn off screen while closing the flip cover and turning the screen on when opening the cover
hope this helps
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Yeah I forgot about that.. indeed it does need a Samsung ROM.. some of the tweaks they did were for the better (who'd have thought?!)
Thanks for pointing that out for others!
awesome app..very useful..!
What do you guys think of the delay when opening the case after awhile?
I'm thinking of adding an option to speed that up but it will sacrifice battery life due to a wake lock preventing Deep Sleep.
V1.05
Just uploaded version 1.05 to the Play Store
Changes:
Reduced false triggers for screen off
Changed button UI
Added notice about dark cases
Updated icon
Sped up screen on response a little bit
I am using the trial and it really works! Nice!
With a better price I would buy for sure!
Sent from my Galaxy SIII using Tapatalk 2.
I don't know if you've already taken it into account, but the Galaxy S3 Mini will also have Flip Cases available. Adding compability for that devices might give a sales boost for the app, when the phone hits the market
Version 1.10
Just put out to the Play Store V1.10:
-Reworked detection method much more robust now
-Option to disable the sensitivity changes from V1.05
-Option for longer timeout for Screen Off
Let me know if I broke anything!
spirol said:
I don't know if you've already taken it into account, but the Galaxy S3 Mini will also have Flip Cases available. Adding compability for that devices might give a sales boost for the app, when the phone hits the market
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Ah good call! I'll keep an eye on it.
Version 1.20:
1. New Swipeable UI - Swipe left for settings, Swipe right for Night Disable
2. New Night Disable Mode - Shut off the sensor at night while you sleep. Saves a tiny bit of battery and keeps you from keeping the sensor on 24/7.
3. Auto Start on Boot works on the Trial Version now.
4. Bug fixes
I'm still not happy with the UI. It's functional for presenting the new functionality but I need to polish it up a bit.
What do you all think?
Any other features/options you would like to see?
Can someone on Jelly Bean try this out and see if you're prevented from reaching Deep Sleep by checking with Cpu Spy?
I'm getting reports from Note II users that this is the case and I'm trying to narrow down the reasons.
I'm still on ICS on my SGSIII and it's working fine so it's hard to find a fix if I can't recreate the issue.
TIA
Hi,
i'm on CM10.1 and it works fine.
My problem is the representation of the app.
i run my s3 with a density of 240 so your app shows up a little buggy!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1bxy9z28nrukl0g/Screenshot_2012-12-28-08-49-07.png
V2.0 BETA
It's been awhile but I finally got some time to update this app.
Please help me test out the new V2.0 Beta version. It's attached below along with some screenshots.
New Features:
-New Sensing Method for case closed
-New UI
-New Battery Saver Options
-Option to have status bar icon
-New Option to use different Screen Off Method
So far seems to work pretty well on my SIII (I9300T).
Sony released the jellybean firmware for Xperia S(SL) and they are planning for the new upgrade very soon to resolve major bugs in the current version. We have a bug thread related to the new .200 firmware. I just thought we could also have a thread about your likes or dislikes on the new features in the current firmware. Or you can suggest new features you need to have on your Xperia phone.. Mention it in the thread, I am just curious to know, I'll add your valuable points below in this thread. Let sony hear what their xperia customers needs..
# LIKES
1. Battery seems a little bit better.
2. Smooth Flow.
3. Sense Me slideshow
4. Less home redraws
5. Boot animation and homescreen ui.
6. Clear phase, clear audio.
7. Movie application modifications.
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system.
2. [BUG] video recording.
3. [BUG] 2G and wifi connectivity.
4. [BUG] After receiving a call, when other person hangs up, screen stays on but all black. Must press power button to turn display off, and then on again.
5. NFC problems (Still won't work with Samsung S3)
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Wi-Fi direct
2. Scrollable quick toggles ( need auto rotate, brightness bar, NFC,flashlight)
3. Stamina mode
4. Live wallpaper for lockscreen
5. Lockscreen misscal, message notification like ICS
6. Whitebalancing
7. Screen Mirroring
8. HDR + More camera features
9. Bravia Engine 2
What's your point of view... Let them hear..
PS : Opinions can vary with users.
# LIKES
1. Smoooooooth
2. Battery seems a little bit better. Could be placebo though.
3. Less home redraws (they still happen with Chrome though)
4. It's so smooth.
5. Music doesn't stutter anymore (so far)
6. Did I mention it's smoooooooooth?
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system. Is there any way to select more than a word now?
2. Bugs. Expected, since this was a release to get us off of Sony's back
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Stamina mode
2. The phone still has a pretty solid wake line in my battery. Might be the fault of some apps, but I don't know.
3. Dark theme for Contacts, messages, etc. Nothing a few mods can't fix though.
# Likes
1. Project butter
2. New UI (bootanimation, launcher, lockscreen,etc)
3. New messaging, contacts and dialer apps.
3. Better battery life when compared to ICS.
4. New media applications.
# Dislikes
1. Buggy 1080p video recording.
2. 2g internet connection bugs.
3. No Wi-Fi direct.
#What should be added
1. Stamina mode.
2. Light effects.
3. White balance.
4. Option to set live wallpaper on lockscreen.
5. Option to add am/pm in status bar.
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Actually I seem to be getting more app redraws since updating
another negative is the new keyboard sounds
When phone call ends, the phone doesn't turn off anymore! That's really a good thing for me!
#Sad and Angry US(Iranian):
WIFI Don t work For IRAN.(Need to Remove Sim cards or Turn to Airplane mode and reset our phone)
#Like:
1 -Very very very smooth
2- Extended Battery Mode
3- Clear Phase ,Clear Audio+, New WALKMAN
4- New Notification With Toggles
#Dislike:
1- Lock screen don t have message Preview Like ICS Lockscreen Slide message Preview
2- Back up and restore App Don t have ICS options
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1- More toggles (NFC, Brightness,...)
2- Wifi Direct
3- Stamina Mode
#SHOULD BE ADDED:
1. stamina mode
2. reboot button in power menu
3. screen mirroring
4. superior auto in camera mode
5. working Mobile Bravia Engine (for relocked bootloader)(both in album and movies)
6. white balance
7. playing movie in potrait mode.
8. throw settings in settings.
9. can make video call. (like samsung device).
10. am/pm in status bar for clock.
*just opinion
aminfauzi said:
#SHOULD BE ADDED:
1. stamina mode
2. reboot button in power menu
3. screen mirroring
4. superior auto in camera mode
5. working Mobile Bravia Engine (for relocked bootloader)(both in album and movies)
6. white balance
7. playing movie in potrait mode.
8. throw settings in settings.
9. can make video call. (like samsung device).
10. am/pm in status bar for clock.
*just opinion
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What's screen mirroring? :-o
Sent from Xperia SL via xda app.
Ajith Roy said:
What's screen mirroring? :-o
Sent from Xperia SL via xda app.
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Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV's speakers.
aminfauzi said:
You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV's speakers.
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Does the Media Server app is for this purpose
Ajith Roy said:
Does the Media Server app is for this purpose
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Yes, Thats what I use.
# LIKES
1. Home screen scrolling is better
2. Boot animation.
3. Less random lags
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system (unless selecting one word or the whole sentence).
2. Video recording.
3. 2G randomly stopping.
4. Random wake locks keeping it from deep sleep
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Wi-Fi direct
2. Changable quick toggles ( I don't need mobile data or bluetooth but do need flashlight and GPS)
3. Lockscreen missed call, message notification
indesisiv said:
Yes, Thats what I use.
# LIKES
1. Home screen scrolling is better
2. Boot animation.
3. Less random lags
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system (unless selecting one word or the whole sentence).
2. Video recording.
3. 2G randomly stopping.
4. Random wake locks keeping it from deep sleep
# WHAT MORE YOU NEED !
1. Wi-Fi direct
2. Changable quick toggles ( I don't need mobile data or bluetooth but do need flashlight and GPS)
3. Lockscreen missed call, message notification
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More quick toggle's is a must one.
FenrirMX said:
# DISLIKES
1. The new copy/paste system. Is there any way to select more than a word now?
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To select word, double tap on it.
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aminfauzi said:
Use Screen mirroring to show the screen of your device on a TV or other large display without using a cable connection. Wi-Fi Direct™ technology creates a wireless connection between the two devices, so you can sit back and enjoy your favourite photos from the comfort of your couch. You can also use this feature to listen to music from your phone via the TV's speakers.
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Snapdragon S3 isn't powerful enough for that, AFAIK
Felimenta97 said:
Snapdragon S3 isn't powerful enough for that, AFAIK
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oo i see..thanks for that
Dont worry guys.. Our niaboc79 is on the way with the new ROM version 2. In version 3 we will get some surprise ...... I am sure....
needs
what all neede
1 wifi direct
2 hdr in camera(imp)
3 burst mod(imp)
4 stamina mode
5 more toggles
6 auto brightness(imp)
since it is havng 12mp camera there shoud b many camera options
@NUJ said:
what all neede
1 wifi direct
2 hdr in camera(imp)
3 burst mod(imp)
4 stamina mode
5 more toggles
6 auto brightness(imp)
since it is havng 12mp camera there shoud b many camera options
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The camera module we have inside our phone doesn't have the ability to do HDR shots. A 3rd party app would do but you have to stabilize the phone from movements in order to have perfect shots.
But the rest you mentioned is a must have.
Sent from my LT26w Xperia acro S using xda premium
what i need
1 wifi direct
2 hdr in camera
3 stamina mode
4 more toggles
5 BE2
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bluechelsea said:
To select word, double tap on it.
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app
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Yeah I got that, I mean how does one select more than a word now (sentence)?
Contribution Stock 7.0 Good evening community on this occasion I share a mod for ROM stock 7.0.:good: What does this mod include? Extra settings are added in the settings ...
1.-Color and appearance .... Calibrate the screen for those who suffer from the ghost screen. (Live Display Type) but without delays.
2.- Return Page to order your virtual buttons.
3.- Device management.
This file is a zip flasheable via Twrp. Note: You do not need to install a custom kernel with the stock working properly. To activate the settings, you must activate the Ui tuner .... .
Download Mod :
https://mega.nz/#!pyAXVRia!cPIiwIUFN6nIMjLzfFMNa_CLk-ANOyE5DR_Nj8cTicg
This Mod is Created By: Ivan Cabrera Garcia.
Screenshots:
https://imgur.com/gallery/cuHXg
HerH2 said:
Nznzn
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:C
Sent from my Moto G4 Plus using XDA Labs
Will this work on RR 5.8.3 based on 7.1.2.?
ramansehra said:
Will this work on RR 5.8.3 based on 7.1.2.?
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Rr has already live display feature.. then why u need to flash it again and get things messed up?
When I calibrate the screen it feels a little lag in the bar notifications, apps, etc ... is it normal?
KyoCF3 said:
When I calibrate the screen it feels a little lag in the bar notifications, apps, etc ... is it normal?
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No it's not normal.. it should work same as before calibration..
I didn't tried this mod.. are u on 93-14-8 build?
ziyadh.aj said:
No it's not normal.. it should work same as before calibration..
I didn't tried this mod.. are u on 93-14-8 build?
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Yes but works fine when I calibrate it for example from kernel adiutor with a custom kernel, but not with this mod in stock
Will this work for aosp extended rom?
So you say I can re calibrate my screen to get rid of the Ghost screen issue... Do you mean the Ghost touch? Because thats what I would use this for, when my phone goes to max brightness there are phantom touches, and heck it happens before it reaches max brightness. ITs annoying because I can't control my phone whatsoever when it happens and often have to reboot before I can turn down the brightness
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So you say I can re calibrate my screen to get rid of the Ghost screen issue... Do you mean the Ghost touch? Because thats what I would use this for, when my phone goes to max brightness there are phantom touches, and heck it happens before it reaches max brightness. ITs annoying because I can't control my phone whatsoever when it happens and often have to reboot before I can turn down the brightness
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No, those are different issues.
Ghost screen: image retention, usually happens when a image is displayed a long time, it will be being shown even if that image is not really there. [Has fix]
Ghost touch: erratic inputs usually on the top of the screen, like if someone were touching the screen repeteadly. [Hardware issue - NO fix]
100% effective for ghost screen issue.
Thanks Dev for providing this ultimate fix.:good::good::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed: I have tried color calibration on ex kernel manager and kernel auditor but both was not able to fix issue. Tried so many apps but no result.
I had searched on internet many times for a patch like this.
It solves the problem for me ,thanks . Btw can you make an app for screen calibration ?
KyoCF3 said:
When I calibrate the screen it feels a little lag in the bar notifications, apps, etc ... is it normal?
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7.0 lags whenever you reduce the blue light content! Only thing u can try is reduce the animation to 0.5x or turn the animation off...
how to delet this mod?
I followed a guide to use vpn to get android p update, after update I wonder where is android p features?!
No round corners
Brightness issues
No digital dashboard
And I wonder if this is the last release or just beta although in the update page didn't say beta!!
Medo22 said:
I followed a guide to use vpn to get android p update, after update I wonder where is android p features?!
No round corners
Brightness issues
No digital dashboard
And I wonder if this is the last release or just beta although in the update page didn't say beta!!
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Final release with bugs
theforbidden said:
Final release with bugs
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Yes, as same as releasing android o with no charge sound and warm display color temperature
Google sucks!!
i can't confirm this.
i got alot Pie features like:
- new look and feel
- navigation gestures
- snappier and more fluid system
- YT fullscreen
- AI Battery
- digital wellbeing
and much more i guess.
Medo22 said:
I followed a guide to use vpn to get android p update, after update I wonder where is android p features?!
No round corners
Brightness issues
No digital dashboard
And I wonder if this is the last release or just beta although in the update page didn't say beta!!
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No round corners - what round corners you are referring to ?
Brightness issues - the brightness issues such? for me I notice that the brightness is significantly reduce when u reduce the brightness to the lowest
No digital dashboard - if you are referring to digital wellbeing , you need to download it from playstore first after update to PIE.
mytowyn said:
No round corners - what round corners you are referring to ?
Brightness issues - the brightness issues such? for me I notice that the brightness is significantly reduce when u reduce the brightness to the lowest
No digital dashboard - if you are referring to digital wellbeing , you need to download it from playstore first after update to PIE.
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This corners not rounded as in pixel phones and also why the color isn't just blue like pixel istead of this strange color!!
No text copying from recent apps screen like pixel
For brightness I have to slide it for about 45% to get the same brightness as 20% in oreo and for sure it's more battery consuming!
The rounded corners thing is true, notification shade and quick actions are not as rounded as Pixel and you can't select text from an Overview/recent apps. But you can always flash custom ROM if you're not satisfied. I personally like it and, performance-wise, it works great. Once they polish these bugs, it will be even better experience.
The corners are rounded because the phone's screen has rounded edges..Unless you mean about another thing... What do you mean with digital dashboard? If you mean Digital WellBeing you might need to join their beta. I had no problems with the brightness.. the only problems I had is with the camera and I had one time when the recent screen was stuck for 4 seconds
Medo22 said:
For brightness I have to slide it for about 45% to get the same brightness as 20% in oreo
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Me too !
Another bug in landscape you can't go to settings!!
Medo22 said:
Another bug in landscape you can't go to settings!!
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If you tap the bottom edge, it does open on my phone.
After upgrade i have problems with the wifi. I m not able to Connect
mircescu11 said:
After upgrade i have problems with the wifi. I m not able to Connect
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Forget saved networks and sign back in
Reset data/wiffi.
anyone having problems with stock camera? after a few hours stopped to work, it shows me error
Brugos27 said:
anyone having problems with stock camera? after a few hours stopped to work, it shows me error
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Clear cache and data of the camera app, it'll work again.
godoy.rafa said:
Clear cache and data of the camera app, it'll work again.
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even cleaning cache and forced ... after opening again the cam will show the same message. Dont know if its fault of last update to PIE.
But only stock camera, with any other camera app from playstore, will work ok... just the stock wont work.
Brugos27 said:
anyone having problems with stock camera? after a few hours stopped to work, it shows me error
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Disable do not disturb mode