So I've tried a few of the newer 4.2 ROMs and love the ability to change the system DPI...not just on a per app basis. What I'd like to do is change the DPI on touchwiz ROMs. Is this possible? I have exposed installed and see that I have the option to change the system ui DPI, but it does not seem to do anything.
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All you need to do to change DPI on any ROM is edit the build.prop file. But be careful, many bad things can happen if you edit the wrong line.
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If you do decide to go ahead with it, rom toolbox lite can do this sort of thing. There are other modders like dpi modder pro but it soft bricked one of my phones, so I'd stick wtih room toobox.
Xposed is working on my phone with stock rom. I had to reboot a few times to get system ui to take. The good thing about xposed to the other modules you can run like call recording and multi dpi playstore.
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Are there any TW based ROMs with 240dpi for our n7100 , i tried searching but its not that easy without 3g(im on my summer house now and my connection is really poor)...
Any help and links are welcome, thnx
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You can just change the dpi yourself by changing it in the build.prop or downloading xposed installer and xposed settings app and changing the dpi of anything on your phone individually.
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bushako said:
You can just change the dpi yourself by changing it in the build.prop or downloading xposed installer and xposed settings app and changing the dpi of anything on your phone individually.
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I pretty much know that, but then i don't have a modified tw launcher, and apps that work properly on a system modified like that...
That is why i asked for a whole rom...
thez3ro said:
I pretty much know that, but then i don't have a modified tw launcher, and apps that work properly on a system modified like that...
That is why i asked for a whole rom...
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Try a rom called black pitch something. I'm not sure the exact name but it was setup for 240/260dpi it's based on Sammy rom but shares some of the look from aosp.
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Build.prop ?
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Build.prop changes the dpi on the device but also breaks tw app compatibility...
Ok doesnt break but tw launcher looks awful on that dpi...
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I am running Omega 12 with Simplistic Framework V3.5.1. I have changed my dpi to 220 & have modded my touchwiz launcher to:
8 dock (landscape aswell)
6x8 home & app draw (8x6 landscape)
3x5 widget preview (5x3 on landscape)
6x6 folder (9x4 landscape - might need changing) with title changed to middle.
Landscape only available if simplistic framework installed.
screenshots : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vegq00xkmeoon6e/XSPMfcg_Gk
Bad Stuff:
Splanner widgets not scalled properly but rest seem good.
Landscape homescreen only shows 6x5 - anything below is cut off & if you look at the download apps screenshot the txt at bottom is a little cut off but could be fixed sometime.
I have not fully tested the 9x4 folder, it may end up 9x9 as the fixed col option is set to 9.
Looks best @ 220 dpi for landscape or if you only want portrait looks great @ 240 dpi apart from the widget preview window is a little out.
If you want to try it or fix it: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ei8a6gjpxczlm7a/SecLauncher2.apk.mod
Samsung keyboard made by bala_gamer: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hkpu7g9iwvnvzm1/SamsungIME.apk.mod
To install copy the .mod file to system/app then select the .mod file and change permissions to rw-r-r, then rename the original seclauncher2.apk to seclauncher2.bak and rename seclauncher2.apk.mod to seclauncher2.apk. Do same with the keyboard file.
Then install the Xposed framework and Appsettings module to change dpi for: splanner, phone, internet, contacts, flashbarservice, clock, camera & calculator to 320dpi.
Change google play service & play store to 200dpi ( I lost apps until I set it to 200).
Thanx, i will try it
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hello there,
ive searched tons of guides but was unable to find any proper guide to change dpi of my launcher and keyboard.apk...
ive allready changed my build.prop to 240 but my keyboard is FC'in the whole time so i want to set the dpi right without using some framework app.
i want to do manually =))
any tips, howto's guys/girls??
AskinSavascisi said:
hello there,
ive searched tons of guides but was unable to find any proper guide to change dpi of my launcher and keyboard.apk...
ive allready changed my build.prop to 240 but my keyboard is FC'in the whole time so i want to set the dpi right without using some framework app.
i want to do manually =))
any tips, howto's guys/girls??
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If you are on AOSP based rom, then get a rom that supports ParanoidAndroid, and change the keyboard dpi to 320
If you are on Samsung ROM, get AOSP4.2 Keyboard.. It does not get affected by dpi changes..
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Mohammed779 said:
If you are on AOSP based rom, then get a rom that supports ParanoidAndroid, and change the keyboard dpi to 320
If you are on Samsung ROM, get AOSP4.2 Keyboard.. It does not get affected by dpi changes..
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Im on stock rom
Im using atm bala_gamer's modded keyboard so its not "impossible" to have stock modded for 240 dpi, and i like samsungs keyboard more cuz theres a number row/line above the letters pretty usable. Thanks for your fast answer tho
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I've got 240dpi keyboard, launcher, camera, calculator in zips if you want me to email you them? Drop me a message and I'll send them your way
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I've got 240dpi keyboard, launcher, camera, calculator in zips if you want me to email you them? Drop me a message and I'll send them your way
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Id rly appreciate it. Did u make them self or get it from somewhere?
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AskinSavascisi said:
Im on stock rom
Im using atm bala_gamer's modded keyboard so its not "impossible" to have stock modded for 240 dpi, and i like samsungs keyboard more cuz theres a number row/line above the letters pretty usable. Thanks for your fast answer tho
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Xposed Framework and App Settings .. Get them from the forums and install them.. Installing the framework.. And you'll be able to change dpi of any app.. Don't use it on keyboard..
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xposed not working for me, thats why ive mentioned at the op that i didnt wanted to use any framework app
keyboard/launcher dpi fix
If you figure out what the correct dpi for the keyboard and launcher are you can then set the dpi to that using the app settings module of the xposed framework.....you can fix the problem of the size by doing that
If u r rooted u can also set the DPI by manually changing it in build prop
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U will need es file explorer or root explorer.....
anyone have this keyboard apk ? I am trying to get the samsung keyboard on my lg v20 its a nice keyboard but its missing the voice speech shortcut!! you have to long press the gear and then select the voice icon and that just sucks)
the sammy keyboard has the number line and subkeys I want as well as the voice icon.
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I tryed to change my DPi but it was ****ed up so i revert back to stock dpi but not sure if i choose right.
Im at 320dpi now. Reason that i ask is that i cant download crime city from market. It says incompatible with this device.
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what FW you have?4.1.2 or 4.2.2?
just google multi dpi playstore and you will find the solution to your problem .
I have 4.1.2
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Oh, so you are on stock?Stock launcher too?
I'm using xposed framework to mod dpi per app..
Basically ,with xposed framework you can change dpi to any app.
What i've found so far, you don't change lockscreen and stock launcher dpi.It will off-center them big time and it will look like a mess.
I'm used to have 7 icons on dock.with stock launcher i can get 6,but it's not even,so i'm using nova launcher at 240dpi.even system ui can be changed.try it, remember: do not change locksreen and stock launcher.
kimitza said:
Oh, so you are on stock?Stock launcher too?
I'm using xposed framework to mod dpi per app..
Basically ,with xposed framework you can change dpi to any app.
What i've found so far, you don't change lockscreen and stock launcher dpi.It will off-center them big time and it will look like a mess.
I'm used to have 7 icons on dock.with stock launcher i can get 6,but it's not even,so i'm using nova launcher at 240dpi.even system ui can be changed.try it, remember: do not change locksreen and stock launcher.
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YEs stock rom and launcher. I will try it. Thanks man
I have just come from a Dell Streak, and about the only thing I loved about that device was that at 240dpi I could read the text whatever, what dpi would be similar, and if you can't recommend one or think I should experiment, what is the best app for changing dpi these days?
Xposed framework is a great way of changing dpi on a per app basis.
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260-270 is at the middle which would be nice..
240 is kinda too small..
320 is the default..
Make sure you are using a ROM that supports multi dpi other wise you might get stuck in FCs
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Currently on the stock networks rom, I want to mix and match latest PDA with my network smodem and deodex and root and all that jazz, but I cannot figure out how to deodex, also not keen on service firmware, really not wanting to flash bootloaders.
I have SM-P600 2014 edition. Looking for any recommendation to increase DPI. Default is 320 I am thinking of 250. Couldnt do it using BuildProp Editor. I am rooted with stock recovery.
Any suggestions ?
I wouldn't do this if i were you. I heard somebody else tried to do this and after restarting his tablet, it went into a bootloop.
Worst thing that can happen is that you have to flash a firmware via odin
If I remem er correctly there is an app called "pimp my rom" which has tons of options. There you were able to change the dpi. I would perform a backup first and then try
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benni2903 said:
Worst thing that can happen is that you have to flash a firmware via odin
If I remem er correctly there is an app called "pimp my rom" which has tons of options. There you were able to change the dpi. I would perform a backup first and then try
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Thanks for the response. How do I backup ? I have not installed custom recovery yet. is there a way to backup through stock recovery ?
Btw I tried changing with BuildProp Editor (always worked on HTC) but for whatever reason after reboot dpi is resetting back to 320.
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Thanks for the response. How do I backup ? I have not installed custom recovery yet. is there a way to backup through stock recovery ?
Btw I tried changing with BuildProp Editor (always worked on HTC) but for whatever reason after reboot dpi is resetting back to 320.
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Best off using Xposed and installing App Settings so you can change individual apps DPI and leave the system ui alone !
dashingdon said:
I have SM-P600 2014 edition. Looking for any recommendation to increase DPI. Default is 320 I am thinking of 250. Couldnt do it using BuildProp Editor. I am rooted with stock recovery.
Any suggestions ?
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I am using 240 on p600 without any problem.I edited the build.prop
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Thanks for the response. How do I backup ? I have not installed custom recovery yet. is there a way to backup through stock recovery ?
Btw I tried changing with BuildProp Editor (always worked on HTC) but for whatever reason after reboot dpi is resetting back to 320.
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Yeah you will have to flash TWRP to back up your current rom completly.
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Thanks benni2903
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I'm using 240 on my SM-P601, i used Rom Toolbox to edit my build.prop
DPI
Xposed and App settings - set system and android to 240 dpi.
Keeps the notification bar narrow. Alternatively, use Fullscreen.
Launcher icon size will needs tweaking up and a few other quirks like keyboard. Stock Google keyboard adjusts automatically but others may need tweaking down to around 160 dpi.
Adjust other apps to your personal taste.
mikefnz said:
Xposed and App settings - set system and android to 240 dpi.
Keeps the notification bar narrow. Alternatively, use Fullscreen.
Launcher icon size will needs tweaking up and a few other quirks like keyboard. Stock Google keyboard adjusts automatically but others may need tweaking down to around 160 dpi.
Adjust other apps to your personal taste.
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I have wanam exposed. Is that what you use? How many different xposed mods are there out there?
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He uses "App Settings". Just look into your Xposed Installer App. Go to"download". There you can see the available mods
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mikefnz said:
Xposed and App settings - set system and android to 240 dpi.
Keeps the notification bar narrow. Alternatively, use Fullscreen.
Launcher icon size will needs tweaking up and a few other quirks like keyboard. Stock Google keyboard adjusts automatically but others may need tweaking down to around 160 dpi.
Adjust other apps to your personal taste.
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You got screens please bro
Can someone please educate me as to why you would want to do this.
Thanks
To set the resolution of apps to suit.
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240 is the best imo. I used Texdroider Dpi to change. Simple and fast, dwl from playstore. free.
Is there a dpi setting that brings the notification drawer to the bottom again?
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AFAIK, LineageOS has set to 800 dpi.