I have seen people talking about changing the DPI on their phones?
What are the benefits?
Is it battery life? I think stock is 320 and some changes I have seen are under 200.
Thanks.
No battery benefits from doing it. It just makes the screen look different, and some people like that. Gotta be careful with it though because it can cause problems with downloads from play store.
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No battery benefits from doing it. It just makes the screen look different, and some people like that. Gotta be careful with it though because it can cause problems with downloads from play store.
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Thanks. I thought the more dots would make it clearer. How do people know what to set it to? Just a tinker and see?
I saw some apps that fix the play store.
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-change-dpi-of-your-android-device-without-breaking-play-store/
This should answer any questions you have .....if you still have any let us know
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http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-change-dpi-of-your-android-device-without-breaking-play-store/
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Thanks that was perfect.
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Thanks that was perfect.
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Not a problem have a great day
Hey,
I change the DPI so i can play some tablet games on my phone for exemple. On the ROMs that include the per app dpi (like Paranoid Android) you can change the dpi of every app or just on one single app. I use it also for the mail Apps like Gmail. It looks better and feels better
Hope that helped you !
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I'd changed it for browsing some layoutted strangly webs,finally I was getting dizzy before long,so I changed it back.
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Sorry if this has already been posted before but I came across it and never heard about it before. It changes your screen size like you were changing the resolution on a monitor. I went from 240 default down to 200 and it seems like a perfect size without making everything too small
https://market.android.com/details?id=lv.n3o.lcddensity&feature=search_result
you can also change it from the build.prop...knowing how to edit it is a must for any android user imo
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you can also change it from the build.prop...knowing how to edit it is a must for any android user imo
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I really never knew about this. To me at least having the smaller scale size looks and feels better than stock. How come we dont see rom/theme releases with this mod?
I think for Developers personal preferences, also I'm not quite sure they could change the build.prop with a theme, but in the case of a Rom I believe that keeping it on a basic level works out in the best for the general population, but also allows those who are more prone to making changes on their own to go ahead and attempt it for themselves.
Thanks for the thread though man, I've been iffy about whether this app would work for the Epic, I truly appreciate it.
Yep build.prop is the way to go.
I don't think I could go back to stock density. 172 looks excellent.
dpesnt the dialer get offset to bottom left when changing the density or is that only on themed dialers?
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JohnCorleone said:
dpesnt the dialer get offset to bottom left when changing the density or is that only on themed dialers?
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Yessir it does.
DialerOne and GoDialer are fantastic as a replacement.
darkierawr said:
Yep build.prop is the way to go.
I don't think I could go back to stock density. 172 looks excellent.
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Omg Darkie I love you lol. 172 looks amazing.:O
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Yessir it does.
DialerOne and GoDialer are fantastic as a replacement.
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Thanks for the heads up on the alterrnate dialers darkie! "Thanks" clicked.
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Freakin killer app.....
Thanx man
Very cool mod!...I'm not sure I can go as low as 172, but even a minor adjustment to 200 really makes a wonderful difference...I especially like the overall effect to the launcher.
One drawback though...I'm going to have to retrain my muscle memory because of the slight change in location of various things.
It'll be interesting to see if there's any way to make a minor adjustment to the default dialer so it can properly scale...Also, it looks like I'm going to have to take a look at the Wired Tether app because it looks fairly odd.
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Edit: I solved the wierd layout in Wired Tether app using appleflap's suggestion in this thread to turn off Compatibility Mode...However, I'm on SRF 1.2, so I did it through Settings-->Lockscreen Parts-->General.
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OK...After a data wipe of the Market app, I just noticed this density change caused the Market to identify 21 of the 102 apps I currently have installed as not compatible...Bummer.
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xanthinealkaloid said:
OK...After a data wipe of the Market app, I just noticed this density change caused the Market to identify 21 of the 102 apps I currently have installed as not compatible...Bummer.
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Sorry for not giving you the heads up.
With my density so low NOTHING works with the new ****ty market. I reverted back to the older market. Where everything is compatible.
What is the pixel density of the Evo 3D? (trying to mimic that if I can)
Also, does this app cause the New market to FC or something?
Hmmm, so does anyone know the step process to changing the density with my phone total crashing with fc? ?
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Sorry for not giving you the heads up.
With my density so low NOTHING works with the new ****ty market. I reverted back to the older market. Where everything is compatible.
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+1
I set my density to 180...still rocking the 2.3.6 market
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What is the pixel density of the Evo 3D? (trying to mimic that if I can)
Also, does this app cause the New market to FC or something?
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No...The issue is with the version 3x market because there's a new compatibility check in place which references the LCD density value, so this change can cause previously installed apps to appear incompatible according the the new market removing them from your installed list
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Hmmm, so does anyone know the step process to changing the density with my phone total crashing with fc? ?
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Are you using the stock TouchWiz launcher?...I've read it can be problematic when doing this mod.
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Well, I'm on my way to fixing the compressed dialpad...I did the widths to see if the pngs would stretch without looking like a 1960's color TV.
I'm gonna finish this up later, but now it's time for a RedBull break.
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Are you using the stock TouchWiz launcher?...I've read it can be problematic when doing this mod.
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I'm using zeam....
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How do i get much smaller font without using lcd density changer is there a way to make all the font on a phone smaller? I only found google search results on density changers to make everything smaller which messes up touch wiz and I don't want to use a 3rd party launcber. Thanks guys!
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Try font for galaxy sp on the market, then settings-display-font style
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Try font for galaxy sp on the market, then settings-display-font style
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Haha I searched to only laugh so hard at my self I nearly peed. I already have it installed and tried it a out a week ago. Thanks for the help though.
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Haha I searched to only laugh so hard at my self I nearly peed. I already have it installed and tried it a out a week ago. Thanks for the help though.
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Im afraid what you are looking for is not yet possible the only way to make the font smaller would be to lower the density which will cause everything to shrink and become smaller. The only work around is to pick a font that looks small but you don't want that ...
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Im afraid what you are looking for is not yet possible the only way to make the font smaller would be to lower the density which will cause everything to shrink and become smaller. The only work around is to pick a font that looks small but you don't want that ...
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Ah well doc, thanks for giving it to me straight. Ill have to look into this lcd thing after all. I was afraid that might happen and already started another thread about best 3rd party launcher since density changer isnt comoatible with TW and I have never used a launcher before. I'll just give you all the thanks cause you laid the trueth out there plain and simple. Thanks bro
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Ah well doc, thanks for giving it to me straight. Ill have to look into this lcd thing after all. I was afraid that might happen and already started another thread about best 3rd party launcher since density changer isnt comoatible with TW and I have never used a launcher before. I'll just give you all the thanks cause you laid the trueth out there plain and simple. Thanks bro
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No problem dude and one thanks is enough lol
I expect all the thanks in a week straight... HA! I'm counting too. j/k Just thumbs up my youtube videos.
spare parts in the market does this.
spare parts>font size> and choose the size.
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I expect all the thanks in a week straight... HA! I'm counting too. j/k
spare parts in the market does this.
spare parts>font size> and choose the size.
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leyvatron said:
I expect all the thanks in a week straight... HA! I'm counting too. j/k Just thumbs up my youtube videos.
spare parts in the market does this.
spare parts>font size> and choose the size.
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I tried but it says it just changes the size in soare parts only. Wh it was worth a shot though
You can edit LCD density in build.prop
Rom manager tool from starburst rom or download spare parts
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I tried but it says it just changes the size in soare parts only. Wh it was worth a shot though
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Spare parts by droidgram. it works perfect. it changes all the fonts smaller.
Yea thats what i recommend works
Great
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Holy ****! It worked with spare parts! I love you guys for life! U alk get thanks
I spoke to soon. It seems to reset its self. I haven't restarted my phone but it keeps going back to default medium size font in spare parts. How do I get the settings to stick?
Hi all,
I would like to get the "Smart Actions" app (by Motorola) to my SGS2.
There is an option to run this app on my phone or a similar app?
Thanks ahead.
I believe Tasker might be your best bet. You can find it in the Market.
sidepocket said:
I believe Tasker might be your best bet. You can find it in the Market.
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Yes I saw this app but its interface is a little clumsy and I don't like it.
Thanks anyway, there is something else?
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Yes I saw this app but its interface is a little clumsy and I don't like it.
Thanks anyway, there is something else?
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hey i know this an old thread but some users using search to get here might find it usefull
the "llama" app on playstore does wat smartaction does on motorolla. It uses ur cellular positioning to help maintain the profiles meaning less battery drainage
Hoping to get this app working on my nexus 7. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
EDIT: Or even lower versions might work.
I just tried to side load it and it FC's once you get past the steps to create an account... I think you're s.o.l.
Can you post the apk anyway?
Here ya go
http://db.tt/9lclO6bL
Thank you! Unfortunately, I'm getting the same thing. Do you know if that is version 1.3?
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Thank you! Unfortunately, I'm getting the same thing. Do you know if that is version 1.3?
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I grabbed the newest version from the play store. I couldn't find a reliable source to DL it from outside that. So if the newest version is 1.3 then yes.
Edit-- just checked the play store again. It is indeed 1.3
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I grabbed the newest version from the play store. I couldn't find a reliable source to DL it from outside that. So if the newest version is 1.3 then yes.
Edit-- just checked the play store again. It is indeed 1.3
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Oh, darn. Guess we will have to wait for an update to fix it.
Any ideas why they wouldn't include support for N7?
AlexR666 said:
Any ideas why they wouldn't include support for N7?
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It's probably just not designed for the screen size.
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It's probably just not designed for the screen size.
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If this is the case, all you would need to do is change the screen density
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If this is the case, all you would need to do is change the screen density
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Sorry for bringing up a month old thread, but along with the screen density possibly being a factor, maybe it force closes due to Snapchat starting the app using the rear camera, which bviously we don't have. Maybe there is a way we can tweak it to set the FFC as default and maybe that will stop it from force closing?
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Sorry for bringing up a month old thread, but along with the screen density possibly being a factor, maybe it force closes due to Snapchat starting the app using the rear camera, which bviously we don't have. Maybe there is a way we can tweak it to set the FFC as default and maybe that will stop it from force closing?
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thats a great idea i tried the current 1.6 version and i always have the same force quit after i log in so its nothing to do with the density since the app starts up normaly until i log in.
Well we can try the screen density idea make everything larger so its like a phone, if that works maybe somehow we can extract the application and MOD it for a 7' screen by changing the supported resolutions or DPI.
But if doing any of that doesn't work then we are out of luck unless someone can really change the app.
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Well we can try the screen density idea make everything larger so its like a phone, if that works maybe somehow we can extract the application and MOD it for a 7' screen by changing the supported resolutions or DPI.
But if doing any of that doesn't work then we are out of luck unless someone can really change the app.
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I've pulled the app from my phone and installed it on here. It'll force close after you sign in but then if you open it and receive a snap you can see the menu with all your history and even view the snap but if you try to take a snap it force closes so it must be because it defaults to the ffc
Anyone got it working on N7?
Some one wanna try this version
snapchat1.6.apk
I would, but i shattered my screen last night and it's unusable... (Thank God for accidental damage insurance)
OK. Got may tab repaired... and it doesn't work...
I sent å request to snapchat team and got this mail back:
At this time, there is not a way to dowload older versions of Snapchat. Unfortunately, Snapchat is not compatible with your Nexus 7 device. However, we are always working on ways to improve Snapchat and plan on making it available to more devices in the near future. We appreciate all your support.
Thank you!
Team Snapchat
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Here ya go
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Hey m8! I just wondered if you still had that 1.0.3 apk? I am interested in getting one so i can add friends through Facebook. I belive it was around that version they removed that feature
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Hey m8! I just wondered if you still had that 1.0.3 apk? I am interested in getting one so i can add friends through Facebook. I belive it was around that version they removed that feature
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Nope. Sorry. I only have 1.6.0 and 2.1.0
Hi, I'm having a bit of a problem using my phone as a dashcam when driving. I've tried a couple of apps thoroughly which makes me think the problem is a hardware issue, not the apps.
Basically, I want to use a fairly high resolution with the sound off (both apps have this feature) but that causes the camera to pause for 1-2 seconds every few seconds. Turning the sound on fixes it, but that's not ideal. At really low resolutions it works okay, but the quality is quite poor.
Are there any apps/tweaks etc that can improve this do you think? Has anyone got the Ace working well as a dashcam? THanks for any help, I've spent ages trying different settings etc.
U tried LenovoSuperCamera? It has lot of options and it makes quite nice shots. The only problem is in video-recording cuz its only recording in 720p, if its ok for u then give it a try. I'll send u a link if ill find it. (there is a special modded version on xda)
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U tried LenovoSuperCamera? It has lot of options and it makes quite nice shots. The only problem is in video-recording cuz its only recording in 720p, if its ok for u then give it a try. I'll send u a link if ill find it. (there is a special modded version on xda)
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Thanks, I'll take a look. Is it just the first result on XDA when you Google it? Says it's for S4, but it works on Ace 2? Or is there another version?
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Thanks, I'll take a look. Is it just the first result on XDA when you Google it? Says it's for S4, but it works on Ace 2? Or is there another version?
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Im using this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655322 and it works
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Im using this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655322 and it works
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I'll take a look, thanks. Sounds good. Will this affect other apps using the camera? For example, will a dashcam app use Lenovo or will it just use the actual hardware?
Ask in the lenovo thread. All what i know about this app is that im using it and it works good.
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Ask in the lenovo thread. All what i know about this app is that im using it and it works good.
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Cool, thanks for your help.