Hello everyone,
I am using a ROM with default 320 dpi.This rom has no ui switcher app so can't change ui to 240.
I love using my phone in 240dpi..I thought changing in build.prop and changing system ui using xposed..is that ok? If not then how do that?
mannyvinny said:
Hello everyone,
I am using a ROM with default 320 dpi.This rom has no ui switcher app so can't change ui to 240.
I love using my phone in 240dpi..I thought changing in build.prop and changing system ui using xposed..is that ok? If not then how do that?
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That is fine, you should however, install an alternative launcher first and set it as default. Reason being that Touchwiz does not scale/adapt to the change in DPI.
Launchers such a Nova Launcher (which I use), Apex launcher, etc: are capable of handling 240DPI.
Also most, if not all, Samsung apps (i.e, stock clock, calculator, camera, contacts, phone, calendar, etc) don't handle 240DPI. You will need to use Xposed, as you've mentioned, to change them to 320 DPI if you wish to use them properly.
The other option you have is to use Xperiacle's Tablet, Phablet and Multiwindows mod
Optimistic Pessimist said:
That is fine, you should however, install an alternative launcher first and set it as default. Reason being that Touchwiz does not scale/adapt to the change in DPI.
Launchers such a Nova Launcher (which I use), Apex launcher, etc: are capable of handling 240DPI.
Also most, if not all, Samsung apps (i.e, stock clock, calculator, camera, contacts, phone, calendar, etc) don't handle 240DPI. You will need to use Xposed, as you've mentioned, to change them to 240 DPI if you wish to use them properly.
The other option you have is to use Xperiacle's Tablet, Phablet and Multiwindows mod
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Changing launcher dpi will change the launcher's dpi only and not the system..i want to change system dpi to 240..
And xperiacle's mod is incompatible with latest mg1 build
mannyvinny said:
Changing launcher dpi will change the launcher's dpi only and not the system..i want to change system dpi to 240..
And xperiacle's mod is incompatible with latest mg1 build
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Changing systemui.apk to 240DPI in Xposed/App Settings is fine. I've done it, works with no issues.
Currently have my Note 2 in 200DPI (changed in build.prop).
Only mentioned those launchers, as I wasn't sure if you knew that Touchwiz won't scale properly if run at 240dpi (if you change "ro. sf.lcd_density=320 to 240" in build.prop).
Hence why you would need alternative launcher (and alternative keyboard, as Samsung keyboard will FC at 240dpi)
I did not say anything about changing the launcher dpi.
Optimistic Pessimist said:
Changing systemui.apk to 240DPI in Xposed/App Settings is fine. I've done it, works with no issues.
Currently have my Note 2 in 200DPI (changed in build.prop).
Only mentioned those launchers, as I wasn't sure if you knew that Touchwiz won't scale properly if run at 240dpi (if you change "ro. sf.lcd_density=320 to 240" in build.prop).
Hence why you would need alternative launcher (and alternative keyboard, as Samsung keyboard will FC at 240dpi)
I did not say anything about changing the launcher dpi.
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Thnks bro..will try it:good:
One more question,
Do i need to set 240 for system ui in xposed or lcd in build.prop is enough?
mannyvinny said:
One more question,
Do i need to set 240 for system ui in xposed or lcd in build.prop is enough?
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Setting systemui.apk in Xposed to 240 dpi will only affect the systemui (i.e the notification bar, etc).
Changing the dpi from 320 to 240 in 'build.prop' will change everything to 240dpi (including the notification dropdown, etc)
If your going to change build.prop, then thats all you need to do. No need to change systemui in Xposed.
Edit: What I did, was edit "ro. sf.lcd_density=320" to "ro. sf.lcd_density=200" and saved it, reboot the phone. Then in App Settings (its the Xposed module used to change dpi for individual apps), changed all Samsung apps to 320 to have them function properly.
In your case, you would change "ro. sf.lcd_density=" to 240, then follow the rest of the instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428402
mannyvinny said:
Thnks bro..will try it:good:
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if you still want to use the 240dpi with touchwiz then proceed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34343676&postcount=2
Optimistic Pessimist said:
Setting systemui.apk in Xposed to 240 dpi will only affect the systemui (i.e the notification bar, etc).
Changing the dpi from 320 to 240 in 'build.prop' will change everything to 240dpi (including the notification dropdown, etc)
If your going to change build.prop, then thats all you need to do. No need to change systemui in Xposed.
Edit: What I did, was edit "ro. sf.lcd_density=320" to "ro. sf.lcd_density=200" and saved it, reboot the phone. Then in App Settings (its the Xposed module used to change dpi for individual apps), changed all Samsung apps to 320 to have them function properly.
In your case, you would change "ro. sf.lcd_density=" to 240, then follow the rest of the instructions.
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Thanks again bro:good: that's what i needed to clarify
aukhan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428402
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Dude just installing ui switcher won't work..ui switcher works with its own framework(by xperiacle)..and xperiacle hasn't released update for latest MG1 build..
mannyvinny said:
Dude just installing ui switcher won't work..ui switcher works with its own framework(by xperiacle)..and xperiacle hasn't released update for latest MG1 build..
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You dint read this completely , When you flash the file you will have the Xperia Z launcher and that is where you could make use of UI switcher,
and you will have to flash those files provided by BALA for Dial pad and camera so they dont crash
I've tested this on many roms and works like charm .
Okay so I am wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the DPI for the S4. What does everyone consider to be the best DPI for the S4? Is there an easy way to change the DPI in cyanogenmod? I am currently using Infamous v5 with 340 DPI. I like the the fact there are more icons on the screena and such but it does look a bit off. Also is there a way to change the DPI per app, to fix some of the apps issues that come up?
Spud37 said:
Okay so I am wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the DPI for the S4. What does everyone consider to be the best DPI for the S4? Is there an easy way to change the DPI in cyanogenmod? I am currently using Infamous v5 with 340 DPI. I like the the fact there are more icons on the screena and such but it does look a bit off. Also is there a way to change the DPI per app, to fix some of the apps issues that come up?
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1) I like 360, but some apps I will go down to 340.
2) In CyanogenMod you can still use the Xposed Framework and Per-App DPI settings using the App Settings module.
3) As for the icons, in your launcher make your grid larger, I use 7 columns and 6 rows at 360 DPI with 95% icon size and it looks amazing. All in Apex Launcher for me.
TeknoGodz said:
1) I like 360, but some apps I will go down to 340.
2) In CyanogenMod you can still use the Xposed Framework and Per-App DPI settings using the App Settings module.
3) As for the icons, in your launcher make your grid larger, I use 7 columns and 6 rows at 360 DPI with 95% icon size and it looks amazing. All in Apex Launcher for me.
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I have heard of issues for certain apps not showing up in the Play Store, is that a recurring problem?
Kinda dumb question, I have been trying to find a clear and easy way to install Xposed Framework on The Cyanogenmod Nightly on my S4, any suggestions or links you could send my way?
Spud37 said:
I have heard of issues for certain apps not showing up in the Play Store, is that a recurring problem?
Kinda dumb question, I have been trying to find a clear and easy way to install Xposed Framework on The Cyanogenmod Nightly on my S4, any suggestions or links you could send my way?
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http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk
dynospectrum said:
http://dl.xposed.info/latest.apk
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TeknoGodz said:
1) I like 360, but some apps I will go down to 340.
2) In CyanogenMod you can still use the Xposed Framework and Per-App DPI settings using the App Settings module.
3) As for the icons, in your launcher make your grid larger, I use 7 columns and 6 rows at 360 DPI with 95% icon size and it looks amazing. All in Apex Launcher for me.
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Thanks
I upgraded from Slimbean to Cyanogenmod 11 and the first thing which disturbed me was the large icons.. b'coz on Slimbean the Screen Density is set at 182(Default) and the icons look sharp.. so when i changed it to 182 on CM 11 the icons look blurry except it every thing is just fine ! Please drop in your comments to help me to find a lower screen density without blurry icons.
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Kitkat does have bigger icons than Jelly Bean. Google did this to emphasize the "app-centric" approach in Kitkat... Naturally this app-centric approach is unchanged in any AOSP-based ROMs. Try Android's standard DPIs: 240 (phone), 213 (phablet), 160 (tablet). These DPIs won't conflict with Play Store. I personally use 213...
Also try custom launchers such as Nova
sadly, if you set the DPI to anything other than 240, the Google Experience Launcher will have blury icons. I tried. I even tried app settings to change it to 240 DPI, but the result is still a launcher with blurry icons and a 5x5 app drawer. If you want to set the DPI to anything other than 240, you need to use launcher3 or any other replacement launcher.
mahalkosijoy said:
sadly, if you set the DPI to anything other than 240, the Google Experience Launcher will have blury icons. I tried. I even tried app settings to change it to 240 DPI, but the result is still a launcher with blurry icons and a 5x5 app drawer. If you want to set the DPI to anything other than 240, you need to use launcher3 or any other replacement launcher.
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guys i think i found solution..maybe...try this....
set your dpi to 182 in build prop...and set you launcher (Google search ) dpi to 200 by app setting...it brings the crisp and makes it all look good...hope you all like it
raghavsharmaxda said:
guys i think i found solution..maybe...try this....
set your dpi to 182 in build prop...and set you launcher (Google search ) dpi to 200 by app setting...it brings the crisp and makes it all look good...hope you all like it
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did not work for me. I am currently learning to like 240 on CM11. BUT, never on stock samsung firmware. but, 240 seems to get nicer each day that goes by.
So I am using the "App Settings" Xposed mod to change the DPI of my Nova Launcher to be denser (yes, I know I can change the grid size and stuff, but I want EVERYTHING to be denser). Unfortunately, that seems create an offset of my Zooper "Hotspots" . I have my Nova DPI at default now, but is there anyway I modify the DPI while still having Zooper hotspots work?
Thanks.
xGary said:
So I am using the "App Settings" Xposed mod to change the DPI of my Nova Launcher to be denser (yes, I know I can change the grid size and stuff, but I want EVERYTHING to be denser). Unfortunately, that seems create an offset of my Zooper "Hotspots" . I have my Nova DPI at default now, but is there anyway I modify the DPI while still having Zooper hotspots work?
Thanks.
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Changing the DPI will undoubtedly mess with Zooper widgets. It might help if the icons and hotspot areas are attached the same anchor but, apart from that, there isn't all that much you can do to stop it playing about.
Besides, you only change the DPI once, so you only have to adjust your widgets once and that'll be sorted for good.
Hi all,
How to keep stock DPI on launcher while changing DPI ? Thanks. (Running Flumics 4.0)
I also need. looking forward for positive answers!
Someone info?
Xposed + app settings + dpi changer
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