[Q] LCD density problems. - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3

So I changed my LCD density to 300 using Rom Toolbox Pro and theres a lot of problems. My home screen and app drawer were just made smaller with extra space all around and my dialer is the same. Is there anyway to fix this or can we just not change the density on our notes? Also what is the default value so I can change it back lol. TIA.

Default is 480 - safer editing build.prop. density apps can cause issues and problems.
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radicalisto said:
Default is 480 - safer editing build.prop. density apps can cause issues and problems.
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ROM Toolbox Pro shouldn't cause any problems. I've been using it to change system-wide dpi since the day I got the phone, without issue.
That being said, some of the stock apps just don't play nice with custom dpi. The solution is to change system-wide dpi via the method of your choice, then use App Settings (an xposed module) to manually change problematic apps back to the stock dpi (480). If I remember right, the ones you need to leave at 480 are phone, contacts, calculator, and gallery. I'm not sure about the stock launcher, as I don't use it.
Alternatively, you can use modified versions of those apps that have been made to work with custom dpis, but you'll have to search for those, as I don't have the links handy at the moment.
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I would suggest you downloading closed framework. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
And app settings http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2437377
That way you can sweet the DPI of apps independently.
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Thanks for the help guys. What I'm trying to do now is use 360 DPI and change the DPI for Themer because it needs the stock DPI but it still isnt turning out right. Themer is just a little off.

calebcaudill said:
Thanks for the help guys. What I'm trying to do now is use 360 DPI and change the DPI for Themer because it needs the stock DPI but it still isnt turning out right. Themer is just a little off.
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Did u do what I said
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Hi I want to share the apps I use to make my Samsung Galaxy 2 look like it has a higher resolution. I tried lcd density but I didn't like it because it messed up a lot of apps. So I downloaded go launcher ex. It has a setting where you can change app icon sizes and grid sizes. So I made the app icons smaller and made it a 5x5 grid so I can fit more apps on the screen. Then I downloaded a font size app and made the font of the phone smaller. I also change the default zoom in the browser to far. I feel like it makes the screen look better than stock and not make me want the galaxy nexus screen so much.
Scyke said:
Hi I want to share the apps I use to make my Samsung Galaxy 2 look like it has a higher resolution. I tried lcd density but I didn't like it because it messed up a lot of apps. So I downloaded go launcher ex. It has a setting where you can change app icon sizes and grid sizes. So I made the app icons smaller and made it a 5x5 grid so I can fit more apps on the screen. Then I downloaded a font size app and made the font of the phone smaller. I also change the default zoom in the browser to far. I feel like it makes the screen look better than stock and not make me want the galaxy nexus screen so much.
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interesting, might give it a go, thx bud
No problem. I might try lcd density again with this setup and see what happens
Scyke said:
No problem. I might try lcd density again with this setup and see what happens
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try getting go locker, with the ics lock screen, very badass
Thanks for the tip. I didn't even know they had a lock app
Scyke said:
Thanks for the tip. I didn't even know they had a lock app
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no problem, its a nice little addon, really gives u an ics feel!
Or try milocker and u can get this one
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About changing LCD-Density

So i changed lcd density in build.prop and most of the system apps work fine but some are still in 240 density mode somehow:
phone app for example:
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anyone who knows how to set phone app to lcd density 210 too?
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So i changed lcd density in build.prop and most of the system apps work fine but some are still in 240 density mode somehow:
phone app for example:
anyone who knows how to set phone app to lcd density 210 too?
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If you are rooted and running a custom ROM.. check Pimp My ROM in app store... it is a very handy tool and has a density change option
~MaX~ said:
So i changed lcd density in build.prop and most of the system apps work fine but some are still in 240 density mode somehow:
phone app for example:
anyone who knows how to set phone app to lcd density 210 too?
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The apps layout has been coded to expand along the width of your phone regardless of LCD density. You'll have to manually edit the necessary xml files to get the result you want.
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The same goes for the calendar (2011 calendar even FC's with a different lcd density).
I recommend just using a third party app in case of conflicts.
Try EX Dialer.
Personally I prefer 210 dpi on my Neo @ 3,7", I think the Arc works fine on 190 dpi (that's almost tablet mode ).
If you have market incompatibility issues I recommend this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428830
Mod the density yourself in build.prop, otherwise you'll get a bootloop, but use the app for fixing the play store.

[Q] Xposed 5x4 Module Gets Reset to Stock 4x4

I'm not a big fan of the wasted space on the Galaxy Note II's HUGE screen. A 4x4 grid is pretty ridiculous. I use the 5x4 stock launcher Xposed module to alleviate that a bit.
But whenever I open a program like Gallery or Line, the 5th row is shifted down so that it overlaps with the Dock icons. Anyone else had this problem? Is it a DPI thing? Has there been an update to that launcher module? You can see what I mean in the attachments below.
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I've since discovered that it's not necessarily the app I open, but when the screen rotates to landscape and then back to portrait.
It seems like a DPI thing. I've tried adjusting DPI settings with the Xposed App Settings module, but it doesn't seem to resolve the problem. Has no one else faced this issue? I'd appreciate any setting suggestions or general pointers in the right direction.
Yes, got the same issue on my note 2. Has anyone got any solution? or is there any other way to get more rows on touchwiz?
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There are a few tw mods but I used this one
https://app.box.com/s/i48qrtvqw5tb59venjzd
It's not my work I downloaded it a while ago. Just flash it through recovery
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Thanks, sawdoctor! Just a quick question: if I want to restore the sec2launcher.apk, is a Root Explorer zip file sufficient? Any drawbacks to this mod? Is it still compatible with simplistic?
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You can just flash back the stock launcher if you want but personally I think nova launcher is the best you can have any layout you want.
https://app.box.com/s/mdgmjyddpcwxkxuxh1f6
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I was using this exposed frameworks on my note 2 android 4.1.2 and was working perfectly. But after I upgraded to android 4.3 even though the framework is on it's not working. Does any one have any solution?
shunsai said:
I'm not a big fan of the wasted space on the Galaxy Note II's HUGE screen. A 4x4 grid is pretty ridiculous. I use the 5x4 stock launcher Xposed module to alleviate that a bit.
But whenever I open a program like Gallery or Line, the 5th row is shifted down so that it overlaps with the Dock icons. Anyone else had this problem? Is it a DPI thing? Has there been an update to that launcher module? You can see what I mean in the attachments below.
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This mod does not work on touchwiz android 4.3.

App settings with xposed

I used the xposed module app settings to change the DPI of the system UI file. I got a pretty good results using 540 from the original 640 without any system crashes. but now my lock screen is wrong. Does anybody happen to know the file I should edit it the dpi to adjust the lock screen?
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It's been point out in other threads on dpi settings....
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s_special said:
I used the xposed module app settings to change the DPI of the system UI file. I got a pretty good results using 540 from the original 640 without any system crashes. but now my lock screen is wrong. Does anybody happen to know the file I should edit it the dpi to adjust the lock screen?
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Read search read search read search. Many other conversations about it. Try 570
BACARDILIMON said:
Read search read search read search. Many other conversations about it. Try 570
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I have been searching and reading for the past day. I'm not asking about witch DPI settings to use, I'm asking about which specific file I should edit in the exposed module app settings for the lock screen specifically
You might wanna ask in the xposed page.
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I have been searching and reading for the past day. I'm not asking about witch DPI settings to use, I'm asking about which specific file I should edit in the exposed module app settings for the lock screen specifically
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SystemUI.
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SystemUI.
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That's the one I edited. It worked for my phone except the lockscreen.
It's more like the lockscreen background is at the wrong dpi. I figure a LG file is the culprit
The fix for this problem!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox
Download that free app and go to edit build prop
Then scroll down to near the end of the list to "ro sf screen density"
Set to 530 or higher. Below 530 you will have issues.
Problem solved
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I've tried other apps that edit the build prop but rom Toolbox is the only one that seemed to not cause system errors
This doesn't work!

Problems with DPI Change.

Hi All,
I have having the following 3 problems with the DPI change. I am using the Stock Asus rom and Rooted. I am currently using 440 DPI but problem has been there are other settings too (420, 400, ect), stock DPI is 480. I have 551ML model. I changed DPI using the terminal emulator wm density command.
1. In google play store some icons are blown up and strange sizes. The Icons that are strange are the google recommended diamond icon and the editors choice star. they dont seem to be scaled properly.
2. I cant set a picture for my user account. in the top right corner of the notification pull down, the picture will also be blown up and weird. if I have no picture than the stock avatar is normal.
3. Using any app that requires cropping of pictures, the picture does not fit to the screen and I only see the uppermost left corner in the crop viewfinder. its as if its zoomed into full resolution. this goes for Instagram and trying to set a display picture in almost any app like whats app.
other than thee 3 problems, I find the new DPI change to be much better than stock. Any help would be appreciated.
I tried to change on stock rom, with "wm density" trick, or "UI tuner (root)", or on CM13... i can say that DPI changing is far less flawless than in SlimRom i had on my previous Nexus S & 4 !
I totally agree that default UI is oversized. Maybe, if we want to have more information on our zenfone 2's 5.5 inches' screen, it's related to screen size/resolution/dpi, Not dpi alone...
Bump
I also have this issue after icreasing to 440.
The worst thing is that most of the pictures in apps are stretched just from the edges (for example in 9gag app those tiny advert pictures).
Ideas welcomed
Edit: worst thing is infact the Swift key got enlarged do I had to switch to a stock keyboard (screen attached)
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Hi,
as you have already rooted your phone you try the xposed module App Settings instead of changing the dpi settings directly. App Settings allows you to set the dpi for each application seperately. If you have also installed an additional launcher like Nova Launcher you can change the dpi for that as well. It is less cumbersome than find and set a suitable dpi with which the phone works correctly.

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