[Q] T210 - Increasing DPI without breaking Samsung apps and touchwiz? - Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am so pleased that I have upped the DPI to 250 using DPI Changer on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7" T210 tablet, I can see the screen much better now and its a lot easier on my eyes - only thing is such a lot of the samsung stock apps are not working such as the camera, gallery, stock launcher, touch wiz (ive actually downloaded go launcher EX) and loads of other samsung stock apps dont work with just a message of " unfortunately ** has stopped"
However if i put DPI back to 160 DPI then everything works again - what is it with the samsung stock apps, why do they crash with 250DPI and is there any workarounds apart from using alternative apps? Thanks.

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Jelly Bean and LCD Density, help!

I've tried about half a dozen Jelly Bean roms and a rooted stock image but there's nothing out there that works with any LCD Density modders. I've been spoiled at 240 and cannot go back to anything else, does anyone know what the issue is? I'm assuming this is a Jelly Bean issue maybe?
I've been using "LCD Density Modder", "LCD Resolution (Root)" and "LCDDensity for Root" but they either don't work or will freeze when booting, they all work fine on ICS but none of them on JB, would love to switch to JB but I cannot stand the density - any help would be awesome!
thanks!
You could try this: [JB:CM10:HYBRD] PARANOIDANDROID [1.9.4a, True HybridMode, Size & UI on Per App Basis].
It's a CM10 based ROM that allows you to scale down everything in Android (apps, widgets, notification menu, every other system component) to either Phone (obviously default on galaxy nexus), Phablet (half way between phone and tablet), and Tablet.
This would be almost the same effect of changing the pixel density, but in my opinion it's even better.
jong31 said:
You could try this: [JB:CM10:HYBRD] PARANOIDANDROID [1.9.4a, True HybridMode, Size & UI on Per App Basis].
It's a CM10 based ROM that allows you to scale down everything in Android (apps, widgets, notification menu, every other system component) to either Phone (obviously default on galaxy nexus), Phablet (half way between phone and tablet), and Tablet.
This would be almost the same effect of changing the pixel density, but in my opinion it's even better.
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hmmm... i'll have to check this out - thanks!
jong31 said:
You could try this: [JB:CM10:HYBRD] PARANOIDANDROID [1.9.4a, True HybridMode, Size & UI on Per App Basis].
It's a CM10 based ROM that allows you to scale down everything in Android (apps, widgets, notification menu, every other system component) to either Phone (obviously default on galaxy nexus), Phablet (half way between phone and tablet), and Tablet.
This would be almost the same effect of changing the pixel density, but in my opinion it's even better.
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ok, so i'm not looking for a faux-tablet interface, although that was fun for a little bit, i'm really just looking for a way to change my dpi to 240.
Hi,
you can change (and it's work) lcd density with this application. It's work with Jelly Bean. Others are just outdated. Don't worry about the Chinese symbols @ the screens, it's runs on English.
Dex
d1xt1r said:
Hi,
you can change (and it's work) lcd density with this application. It's work with Jelly Bean. Others are just outdated. Don't worry about the Chinese symbols @ the screens, it's runs on English.
Dex
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OMG! thank you so much!!!! I can finally move to JB!!! thank u! thank u! (btw the symbols are in Korean =P)
phi303 said:
I've tried about half a dozen Jelly Bean roms and a rooted stock image but there's nothing out there that works with any LCD Density modders. I've been spoiled at 240 and cannot go back to anything else, does anyone know what the issue is? I'm assuming this is a Jelly Bean issue maybe?
I've been using "LCD Density Modder", "LCD Resolution (Root)" and "LCDDensity for Root" but they either don't work or will freeze when booting, they all work fine on ICS but none of them on JB, would love to switch to JB but I cannot stand the density - any help would be awesome!
thanks!
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Andromizer_2.3.1 issue's going to continue the program. I eventually found it too called. long live the workers
google play fix?
does anyone know anything for a google play fix??? when i change the density most of the features are taken away from google play
jm0nki3 said:
does anyone know anything for a google play fix??? when i change the density most of the features are taken away from google play
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what I do is I clear all application data for the PLAYstore before and after changing the density and everything will work fine. I think it's possible to skip clearing before the density change but I do it just out of OCD lol
Nothing hard editing the build.prop file, other apps are just doing the same.

[Q] Changing LCD Density

Hey Guys
I am just wondering how to make stock applications working with Density set to STOCK 240.
I love the 240 density but Dialer/Dock Screen/Email/Stock Apps doesn't fits properly on screen.
Anyone know how can we fix it ? or we have to wait for a ROM who supports Multi DPI ?
Thanks In Advance.
sahilarora2003 said:
Hey Guys
I am just wondering how to make stock applications working with Density set to STOCK 240.
I love the 240 density but Dialer/Dock Screen/Email/Stock Apps doesn't fits properly on screen.
Anyone know how can we fix it ? or we have to wait for a ROM who supports Multi DPI ?
Thanks In Advance.
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For contacts you can use Go Contacts or RocketDial. I prefer RocketDial because it much powerfull and have many many option to configurate it. Both of them works excelent at all DPI, even at tablet DPI. S Note looks ok. Other apps from Samsung\Google I'm not using and deleted them. For email I prefer AquaMail, it's working on low DPI and have many options too, like on PC email clients.
anonymous572 said:
For contacts you can use Go Contacts or RocketDial. I prefer RocketDial because it much powerfull and have many many option to configurate it. Both of them works excelent at all DPI, even at tablet DPI. S Note looks ok. Other apps from Samsung\Google I'm not using and deleted them. For email I prefer AquaMail, it's working on low DPI and have many options too, like on PC email clients.
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Does anyone tried to bring N2 into 213dpi? Just curious if they just passed into Jelly Bean something like NEXUS 7 "half-tablet" UI. Can someone report what stops working on 213? I know apps might look bad, but as soon their will working there will be matter of time when somebody will just mod them. But what will FC?
I am still on N1 i know what does not work on 213 N1 ICS - but N2 will be here in about 2 weeks so already curious.
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sahilarora2003 said:
Hey Guys
I am just wondering how to make stock applications working with Density set to STOCK 240.
I love the 240 density but Dialer/Dock Screen/Email/Stock Apps doesn't fits properly on screen.
Anyone know how can we fix it ? or we have to wait for a ROM who supports Multi DPI ?
Thanks In Advance.
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Hey you former N1 hard user , give some feedback what does not work on 213dpi.
well
i am also waiting for my note 2 that suppose to be in here in 2 days and i have 240 dpi on my note 1...
sound bad that we wouldn't have the beautiful look in the galaxy note 2 if we change dpi and we need 3rd side apps
I hv changed the dpi to 240 and wohaa samsung keyboard FC. Changed the default keyboard and ok now..
List of Apps not fits properly after changing DPI
Email
Dialpad
Dock screen
Messaging
And some stock apps
Waiting for a rom tht supports a tablet UI or 213 DPI.
Sent from my GT-N7100
Set dpi in 240 too but the camera is really bad. Not you?
sinjiyo said:
Set dpi in 240 too but the camera is really bad. Not you?
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Anyone tried 213 or 160 ?
hi, I used rom tool box to changed dpi. then I fix the market permanently( still work when google play update) whith LCD Density Modder Pro. well.
with some hour to use this density. I can see some app don' fit nice(camera, phone, calculator, clock and multi window) all this application can be changed with some google play app, but the camera is really bad to lost it. ( Spen and all other thing work great with a new dpi)
then I try camera fx, very buggy with it. later camera didn't work. "echec appareil photo". I tried everything( factory reset,wipe all, format all) still failled to launch camera with stock and all other app.
Since I changed the note 2 in my store with an other.
I break the camera on the device but what is the reason????
density? camera fx? hardware problem?
Still want to change the dpi (so better) but I don't want to break the camera again and I am not really sure what is the probem...
need help
sinjiyo said:
hi, I used rom tool box to changed dpi. then I fix the market permanently( still work when google play update) whith LCD Density Modder Pro. well.
with some hour to use this density. I can see some app don' fit nice(camera, phone, calculator, clock and multi window) all this application can be changed with some google play app, but the camera is really bad to lost it. ( Spen and all other thing work great with a new dpi)
then I try camera fx, very buggy with it. later camera didn't work. "echec appareil photo". I tried everything( factory reset,wipe all, format all) still failled to launch camera with stock and all other app.
Since I changed the note 2 in my store with an other.
I break the camera on the device but what is the reason????
density? camera fx? hardware problem?
Still want to change the dpi (so better) but I don't want to break the camera again and I am not really sure what is the probem...
need help
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Maybe you can try to download an other Camera app.
already did. the camera is defenitly broken on the first galaxy note 2. And other camera app are bad compared to the stock.
does it possible to modded the stock camera app for other density? If yes, what need to change in the apk?
I love 240 dpi as well...but most stock apps looks so stuffed up.....now I have revert back to 320....can't believe I have to be stuck with such a high dpi setting
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sinjiyo said:
already did. the camera is defenitly broken on the first galaxy note 2. And other camera app are bad compared to the stock.
does it possible to modded the stock camera app for other density? If yes, what need to change in the apk?
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If i would know i'll do it myself and share with all here lol..bt i am too bad in programming.....
Fired From My FireDevice.
Arf. This would be on the top lisf of the dev.
Don't know if it's possible but an app "dpi per app" would be awesome.
Paid for this app 10 euro... no 20... maybe more. Ahah
Like in the paranoidandroid but on touchwiz. Maybe possible...
I hope.... too bad this 320 dpi. look like a screen for blind man.
what app did you use to change the density?
was just wondering what app you guys used to change the density. tried editing the build.prop to 240 and i got stuck on a bootloop. wanna see if i can manage the complaints about the built-in apps not adjusting and the camera crashing.
sahilarora2003 said:
I hv changed the dpi to 240 and wohaa samsung keyboard FC. Changed the default keyboard and ok now..
List of Apps not fits properly after changing DPI
Email
Dialpad
Dock screen
Messaging
And some stock apps
Waiting for a rom tht supports a tablet UI or 213 DPI.
Sent from my GT-N7100
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Wait for ParanoidAndroid, this is the rom for you
rnpasinos said:
was just wondering what app you guys used to change the density. tried editing the build.prop to 240 and i got stuck on a bootloop. wanna see if i can manage the complaints about the built-in apps not adjusting and the camera crashing.
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Really? That's odd...because I changed my build.prop with root explorer and it was fine
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DMax99 said:
Really? That's odd...because I changed my build.prop with root explorer and it was fine
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yup... i found it odd as well... it's what i've been doing with my S2... so, i assumed it should be the same with Note2...
Tried 240 but the Samsung keyboard just isn't working!! How am I supposed to write with the S Pen if the Samsung keyboard doesn't work?? What's ur workaround for it?
Somebody help!!
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Wait for ParanoidAndroid, this is the rom for you
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Any info on it ? As Samsung is still thinking about the full documentation release , It seems PA will take ages to out...
I can confirm that neither 213 or 160 gives you full "half-tablet" mode for all apps. Camera looks messed up.
On 160 SystemUI crashes and the lockscreen look changed (time and date to the left instead of centered). SMS does not have "half-tablet" mode but the settings menu does. Google Chrome has got tabs. Didn't check calendar but I assume it's "half-tableteted".
On 213 SystemUI does not crash. Lockscreen looks like default one (centered). SMS does not have "half-tablet" mode, niether does the settings menu or Chrome. Didn't check calendar but I assume it's not "half-tableteted".
Conclusion, only way to get to "half-tablet" mode right now is to go 160 DPI and then everything's really small and SystemUI crashes :/

custom roms that support low dpi like 167? and samsung keyboard

hi guys, i haven't rooted my replacement GN2 after I returned my first one.
I was wondering, are there any roms that allow you to lower your dpi to below 200, I prefer to use 167 dpi when i had my Amaze4G, and would like to do the same with GN2 (i want to maximize this 5.5" screen).
Also, can the samsung keyboard work on the lower dpi? On the GN2 I initially had, once I lowered the dpi, the keyboard crashes.
Touchwiz based roms mostly work on the stock Dpi which is 320. Anything below like 280 can really start to screw things up. Like phone dialer button placement is offeset same with the keyboard and other sammy apps like the built in camera app. But you can get other apps to replace those Sammy apps and whatever dpi you have set should work fine with them.
Now if you dont care for Touchwiz then try a AOSP Rom those work on any Dpi's.
bangsters said:
hi guys, i haven't rooted my replacement GN2 after I returned my first one.
I was wondering, are there any roms that allow you to lower your dpi to below 200, I prefer to use 167 dpi when i had my Amaze4G, and would like to do the same with GN2 (i want to maximize this 5.5" screen).
Also, can the samsung keyboard work on the lower dpi? On the GN2 I initially had, once I lowered the dpi, the keyboard crashes.
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I am using tweaked rom and xposed framework with xposed app settings apk to adjust each apps dpi (should work on any rom ) this way I set systemui to 240, along with some apps and leave touch with stuff at 320 stock.
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Heres the Link and How-To's for the Xposed Framework.
_Dennis_ said:
I am using tweaked rom and xposed framework with xposed app settings apk to adjust each apps dpi (should work on any rom ) this way I set systemui to 240, along with some apps and leave touch with stuff at 320 stock.
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Will that work n touchwiz based rom? I cannot use AOSP since I use the spen quite frequently, and from what i've read, aosp/aokp disables the button on the s-pen, and not to mention I like the samsung keyboard alot, with the numeric keys visible on top...
Also, I rooted using the 2nd option in the how to root (using the CF Auto root).... Using this method, can I still install custom roms? I don't want to use the 1st option with the CWM +SuperSU method as that disables the allshare cast functionality, and triangle away can't seem to return the count to 0 when used with that rooting method.
Which TW roms would you suggest that has the wifi tether working and unlocked?

Question about DPI (and MHL output)

I recently got the smart dock that lets me output to my LCD monitor from my Note 2. However everything looks a little blown up since it mirrors the screen exactly. Not exactly space-efficient.
I understand that changing the DPI to 280 or 240 will effectively make everything smaller (and thus appear higher-res) on the monitor output. I just wanted to ask some questions before trying this since I heard it 'breaks' certain apps.
Is there a way to switch DPI on-the-fly?
Was thinking of something like switching to 240dpi when I plug it into the dock so the output on the monitor doesn't look so blown up? I've never tried to use the phone at 240dpi all the time since I haven't really had a problem with the stock resolution.
Are certain apps completely unusable at 240dpi? I'd rather not have to download alternatives for a whole bunch of apps.
Currently running a stock 7105 ROM with basic tweaks like unlimited multiwindow apps, extra toggles and extended power menu. There is a version of the ROM that adds 240dpi with 'Xposed' but I'm not really sure what that is.
Would appreciate some advice
No need to flash another rom, and just search and download xposed installer and then install xposed app settings app. You can set individual dpi for every app on your phone including your launcher. That way if you have certain apps that break with lower dpi then you can individually set a higher or default dpi for those apps. I hope this helps you.
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That would be perfect! I'll give it a try. Thanks!!!

Help me make my Samsung Tab Pro 10.1 look like a Samsung again

Hi
I have installed Lineage 14.1 (Android 7 ROM) and Gapps. It's runs on the google launcher which is pretty awesome but it doesn't feel right as the tablet is a Samsung.
I know the word "Touchwiz" can cause arguments in the android world but I want to install the s8 touchwiz as it is really smooth and a massive improvement on it predecessors. I have installed an Apk like I have done on my s7e but it just says "Touchwiz has stopped working"
Is there other apps that I need so the touchwiz can run?
(Note I am just interested installing the touchwiz not the other samsung apps (bloatware) but obviously if there are any samsung system apps I need, I don't mind installing them)
Thanks
Hi peeps I have an update.
I have come up with an alternative solution.
Basically I haven't got touchwiz on my tablet there is so many system apps I need to look into and research it's madness....but I will keep looking into it and when I crack the code I will let you know.
I have found a way of making my tablet look more samsung and close to an S8 touchwiz than ever.
First step is go on to google play store and download "Note 8 launcher" made by Nice Launcher Apps, this app is the best samsung touchwiz launcher I have ever tested and I tried a lot of them, once it's downloaded and installed it's time to start tweaking with the app setting (I luckily had an S8 in front of me to help me compare) the hardest setting is getting rid of the all apps button as you don't need it due to the fact it has the awesome swipe up feature like the S8 and N8. You need to go into a setting called dock and enable editing at the very bottom then you can drag and remove what apps in the bottom you don't want and add which ones you do want in the bottom that you do want.....also look at other dock setting get rid of dock scrolling by changing it to 1 page and once your finished in your dock setting disable the editing, to sort lock your in your prefered setting. The rest is quite straight forward and you will also have to change the awful wallpaper it comes with (unless you like it)
Once you have all setting tweaked to the way you like it....you need to move on and get some samsung style widgets....you see a lot of suggestions on the net for widgets but I feel the most accurate when sitting right next to S8 is Xwidget app via the play store, just type in samsung and loads of s8 and s7 style widgets appear choose you favourites if you have the normal version of the app or all of them if you have the pro version. Then simply apply the widgets the same way you apply other custom widget apps to your home screen.
Lastly if you don't like any of the icons installed or available to the Note 8 launcher app then go on to zedge and get some from there as they have good selection as well.
This was all for a Samsung Tab Pro 10.1 but this will pretty much work on any android device and it doesn't seem you will require root (even though my tab was rooted) all you need is some confidence around settings and a little bit of paitents.
If anyone has any info on samsung system apps and how to get a real touchwiz working on my tablet.....then that would be great.
Have fun all
Hey people.
I feel like I need to update this thread as the method at the top didn't work out. For some reason the launcher wouldn't remember my setup and in the end would become a waste of memory and time.
I heard that you could set up nova launcher to look like touchwiz. So I searched around the web and found this post from XDA.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...theme-nova-launcher-s8-launcher-t3583095/amp/
It perfect and does exactly what you need it to do and feels just like Samsung s8 touchwiz/Samsung Experince.
For the icons I downloaded this app
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&s...oQ5YQBCCEwAQ&usg=AOvVaw2UNLhVoe-wCWql_eNnYhkF
Any of the icons that are not right then you can edit them via nova launcher and put the right ones in.
It's prob worth noting I was given a tenner to spend on Google play store after a mix up on android pay. So I got the nova prime and paid for the decent icon pack. If you got the spare cash then it's worth a spend but if you don't then I think you can do this free as well....plenty of other s8 icon packs on play store.

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