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Pixel Density DPI

Now that we have root is it going to be worth messing with this phone's pixel density? I would like the icons to be a little smaller and sharper but if changing the pixel density is going to have negative cascading effects with the phone I am pretty happy with where my phone is now with running Launcher Pro.
If it is going to make sense to mess with the density what application would I need to make those changes?
Thanks again!

it will always have some side effect specially on games and the Dialer app

Calendar gets all messed up too. Seems like the videos in the market disappears
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Density changes will make changes in what the market shows you and how the market looks.

I tried the LCD Density app from the Market, setting it to 200. The icons/screen looks better. Will this damage anything by running it? I don't seem to notice any immediate changes in Market, etc.

I tried 200,220,230 all look like ****. Went back to 240 and used spare parts to reduce font size instead. Any phone I ever used chaning the screen density always looked like crap.
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210 on LCD Resolution works the best for me. The launcher and notification bar and icons don't suffer from any blur.

s0ysauce45 said:
210 on LCD Resolution works the best for me. The launcher and notification bar and icons don't suffer from any blur.
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Ya im at 200 picture is great
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im running mine at 160

tackleberry said:
I tried 200,220,230 all look like ****. Went back to 240 and used spare parts to reduce font size instead. Any phone I ever used chaning the screen density always looked like crap.
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Same here...I mean, I dont think they looked bad, I just cant stand knowing the dialer looked like it did, and a couple apps got super small and the market was missing the videos link I think it was, so I just said screw it and went back to 240

What app are yall using?
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did you guys who are experiencing issues turn off compatibility mode?

i set mine at 200 using lcd resolution. the stock launcher look weird so i downloaded go launcher ex and it looks really good! i have my home screen grid set at 5x5 and it looks good. the dialer looks weird, and i just noticed the compatibility issues in the market people have been mentioning.
Turned off compatibility mode in spare parts and still have issues in the market

minotauri said:
did you guys who are experiencing issues turn off compatibility mode?
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+1 in spare parts it will solve most of the issues. Running at 194 using LCD resolution.

I've tried LCD Resolution and after reboot, my screen looks like that. I've installed Spare Parts and unticked compatibility mode and that still happens. Does anyone know why this is happening?

dpi
Isn't there an app that let's you almost emulate changing the dpi on android? Like it shrinks everything or makes it bigger?

outrayge said:
I've tried LCD Resolution and after reboot, my screen looks like that. I've installed Spare Parts and unticked compatibility mode and that still happens. Does anyone know why this is happening?
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your always gonna get that with the stock launcher its not going to scale right you'd have to mess with the apk to get it scale right with a different density.
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BLOWNCO said:
your always gonna get that with the stock launcher its not going to scale right you'd have to mess with the apk to get it scale right with a different density.
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Thanks. I thought something was severely wrong with my phone when I used it.

Yes, there is an app in the market called LCD Resolution. However, it requires root.

I had the same problem... never found a solution.
There is an app in the market called LCD density (or LCD resolution) which actually works. But I didn't like how the dialer was resized and shifted to the left. Also it doesn't work with all apps.
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LCD Resolution - WOW!

Hi all,
After coming over from the EVO 3D, I found the HUGE fonts, etc on the SGS2 disconcerting and ugly. I longed for my small clear fonts and tight spacing on the EVO3D qHD screen.
So I just downloaded LCD Resolution, a free app from the Market and set the Resolution to 200. Wow, what a difference! It is now just like looking at my EVO 3D with a better screen.
Awesome.
P.S., If you are using LauncherPro which doesn't have the ability to resize icons or fonts as Go Launcher does you will find this especially helpful. I have found Go Launcher to be an FC fest on the SGS2.

The resolution changing doesn't size right with some stock apps so I stay away from it. If the font is to big or not to your liking just change font size and style...try a ics ROM it has the option to change the font size built into the ROM.
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mitchellvii said:
Hi all,
After coming over from the EVO 3D, I found the HUGE fonts, etc on the SGS2 disconcerting and ugly. I longed for my small clear fonts and tight spacing on the EVO3D qHD screen.
So I just downloaded LCD Resolution, a free app from the Market and set the Resolution to 200. Wow, what a difference! It is now just like looking at my EVO 3D with a better screen.
Awesome.
P.S., If you are using LauncherPro which doesn't have the ability to resize icons or fonts as Go Launcher does you will find this especially helpful. I have found Go Launcher to be an FC fest on the SGS2.
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What rom are you running?

LCD Density Pro set to 200 causes my phone to freeze on boot with FC15
I used LCD Density Pro to fix market on Touchpad.

Switched my LCD Density to 200 using ROM Toolbox, no problems there on CM9.

I had used LCD Resolution...with my Thunderbolt and ET4G- until I started getting incompatibility to download apps from Google Play (Marketplace). So if you do experience that, you may have to uninstall the app.

Hi guys. Thanks for the responses.
A couple asnwers here regarding LCD Density Pro. Have no idea as my OP is regarding an app called LCD Resolution. I am running the latest EL29 modem. I've tried this on a number of the top roms and all worked fine.
The benefit of this is that it also makes my icons smaller which was the problem when using LP on this device.
I've now set mine to 190 because I like that even better. Sorry it doesn't work for some. Works perfectly for me.
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I got mine at 160 and i like it

pillzzberry said:
The resolution changing doesn't size right with some stock apps so I stay away from it. If the font is to big or not to your liking just change font size and style...try a ics ROM it has the option to change the font size built into the ROM.
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Where is the font size option on tw ics roms? See the font style but I've only seen font size on CM9 roms.
I tried changing the font via rom toolbox on the newest fc15 but it only changed in apps, not the whole rom. Weird.
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darkfire2024 said:
Switched my LCD Density to 200 using ROM Toolbox, no problems there on CM9.
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LCD Density Pro won't boot so I used ROM Toolbox also.
Wish someone could hack a working version of dialer for 200 dpi

Yeah sorry I thought I had seen it in tw ics I WA mistaking ROM
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For anyone who is using changed LCD density and having issue with market download, check this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529227
It's always working fine for me for both GB and ICS.
For any questions, please let me know.

Is there a specific density that keeps the dialer from shifting or a fix?
I love 200 but the dialer is way off.
Thanks

BigE-evo said:
Is there a specific density that keeps the dialer from shifting or a fix?
I love 200 but the dialer is way off.
Thanks
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Not on touchwiz roms. CM9 roms properly size.
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kbizzle said:
Not on touchwiz roms. CM9 roms properly size.
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Thank you.

Any reason I can't get LCD density changes to stick with Calks ICS 1.1 and Apex Launcher?

puch0021 said:
Any reason I can't get LCD density changes to stick with Calks ICS 1.1 and Apex Launcher?
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You have to use ROM toolbox to make it stick.
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I like a little extra border so I use a density of 230
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Where in ROM toolbox can you change your density?

titans10 said:
Where in ROM toolbox can you change your density?
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In "performance", then go to and click build.prop tweaks
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Lower dpi?

I set my dpi on this phone to 240 and I LOVE it and the market still works fine so far! Just wondering how i can mod the dialer/camera to fit the 240 dpi. And also the stock keyboard dosent work but i dont care much about that i use swiftkey 3.

Shame the standard keyboard doesn't work, I really like it.
As to the dialer? hmm, probably need to get a replacement for that too, shame it doesn't scale either. Someone can probably hack the .apk to allow different dpi's perhaps?

What app did you use to change your density it would be cool to do that with this ginormous screen
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srgcrespo1 said:
What app did you use to change your density it would be cool to do that with this ginormous screen
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Change the value for ro.sf.lcd_density in the build.prop. You can do this with apps like ROM Toolbox Pro.
I was running 240 as well, and loved it but the camera, dialer and Samsung keyboard issues bugged me enough to go back to 320.

I have mine set at 270 and everything, including dialer and camera works great.
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Android-hotness said:
I have mine set at 270 and everything, including dialer and camera works great.
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That's the magic number? Excellent.

I love the 270 dpi but how do I or am I able to get the launcher to not be so high into the middle of the screen... Like the dots to show what page ur on is raised to the middle of the screen
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ezsoulja said:
I love the 270 dpi but how do I or am I able to get the launcher to not be so high into the middle of the screen... Like the dots to show what page ur on is raised to the middle of the screen
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use a different launcher. I use nova

So no suggestions for dialers or camera mods that fix the scaling issues. They are better at 270 but not perfect.

Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001143
it's on the Sprint Note II forum but I flashed them and they all work well.

soapbox23, what rom are you using? I am on Jexi-X4 and it doesnt work...

Found this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002960
Works very well at 240 dpi, it has most of the system apps fixed that dont scale well. Need to flash keyboard zip in the QA page though for 240 dpi.

Change DPI not possible yet?

I miss my old galaxy note as i can change it to a tablet mode by changing the dpi. Is there anything we can do now toincrease the dpi so we can use it on tablet mode?

mywingtophone said:
I miss my old galaxy note as i can change it to a tablet mode by changing the dpi. Is there anything we can do now toincrease the dpi so we can use it on tablet mode?
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No not till cm lands!

You won't have the tablet notification bar but you still can change the DPI to fit more on the screen
I personally use ROM Toolbox to do this, pretty simple

lmike6453 said:
You won't have the tablet notification bar but you still can change the DPI to fit more on the screen
I personally use ROM Toolbox to do this, pretty simple
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Love the signature lol

Looks like there's no way to do it unless you have a rooted device.

Wrong topic
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[Q] Changing launcher/keyboard DPI??

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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KevandLynds said:
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.