Font size - Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello. I just received the 8.4 as a present. Is there a way to enlarge the overall font? I know in settings/display /font size but that doesn't do it on the apps. I'm not rooted so the apps that offer dpi changes won't help me. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

PUNCHYS said:
Hello. I just received the 8.4 as a present. Is there a way to enlarge the overall font? I know in settings/display /font size but that doesn't do it on the apps. I'm not rooted so the apps that offer dpi changes won't help me. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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Settings, Device, Display, Font...Font Style...you can apply severel instantly to the entire tablet...hope this helps.

pdolton2000 said:
Settings, Device, Display, Font...Font Style...you can apply severel instantly to the entire tablet...hope this helps.
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Hi, thank you for your response. I've tried that but for some type of small difference on apps (Tapatalk included) I have to set it to extra large with makes system font huge and at times cut of. Ive had the s3, note 3, note 8, and s5 and changing system font works, looks better in all apps on those but for what ever reason on this tab, app font is tiny.

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How can I get everything smaller??

How can I get everything on my GN 2 to be small?
I want the icons, the email messages, the dialer, the settings windows, etc etc...
I want EVERYTHING super small.
The reason: Because I want to see more information on 1 screen.
Please help.
pappaellio said:
How can I get everything on my GN 2 to be small?
I want the icons, the email messages, the dialer, the settings windows, etc etc...
I want EVERYTHING super small.
The reason: Because I want to see more information on 1 screen.
Please help.
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Ofcouse you need root . Download Romtoolbox from play store go to build.prop /Ro.sf.lcd.density/ set property value to 240/ reboot ( but you will have little issue like when receive call,the answer & end button will misalign ,still working normal though)
pappaellio said:
How can I get everything on my GN 2 to be small?
I want the icons, the email messages, the dialer, the settings windows, etc etc...
I want EVERYTHING super small.
The reason: Because I want to see more information on 1 screen.
Please help.
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Have you adjusted Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Font Size?
You can change that to "Tiny." Not sure if that's what you are looking for though?
The font sizes in Accessibility dont realy change them that much. Tiny is not that small or I just have good vision.... Custom launchers can help w/ the icon sizes.
I dont like how much room the toggles and screen brightness slider take up in the notification window. In portrait mode they take up like half the screen.
simplelife said:
Ofcouse you need root . Download Romtoolbox from play store go to build.prop /Ro.sf.lcd.density/ set property value to 240/ reboot ( but you will have little issue like when receive call,the answer & end button will misalign ,still working normal though)
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Thanks! I tried that. However, now the outer border of the phone screen is NOT usable...I can't place icons there.
Anyway of fixing that?
This is awesome! Thanks so much for your reply.
But again...anyway of fixing the fact that the outer border of the screen is NOT usable?
This phone would be amazing if that could be fixed!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
pappaellio said:
This is awesome! Thanks so much for your reply.
But again...anyway of fixing the fact that the outer border of the screen is NOT usable?
This phone would be amazing if that could be fixed!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1960950
Check this rom out when installing it gives you option to have 5x6 6x6 launcher this is what you are looking for and will be happy with i love it for the smaller icons
simplelife said:
Ofcouse you need root . Download Romtoolbox from play store go to build.prop /Ro.sf.lcd.density/ set property value to 240/ reboot ( but you will have little issue like when receive call,the answer & end button will misalign ,still working normal though)
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Never-mind...it worked!!! thanks so much. all i did was open a different launcher and the entire screen is in HIGH resolution now!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!:good:
pappaellio said:
Never-mind...it worked!!! thanks so much. all i did was open a different launcher and the entire screen is in HIGH resolution now!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!:good:
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Sorry , for delay feedback been busy with real life job. Here is the 240 dpi mod link which compiable with note2 and I alway use Apex launcher Pro as my default launcher. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873026 ( you must set LCD Density at 240 dpi when you use those Mod )
I've noticed in the past that sometimes a DPI of 241 works better than 240. Might be worth trying if you run into any other issues with alignment etc.
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[Q] Tab 3 needs to know how to root and get gmail to work in phone mode NOT tablet

Hello,
I have looked ll over trying to find a video or simple tutorial of HOW TO root by tab 3
My only motive is to be able to view content especially GMAIL in larger font.
After I bought my Galaxy Tab 3; I leaned the the screen is larger but the font become smaller.
I asked 3 sprint tech's ' WHY would I buy a Larger screen only to get smaller print? (get the 100 yard stare every time)
Anyway, I am not talkig about in settings go change font to largest.. this is not the issue.
The Tab 3 has a hi resolution and when You put the gmail or flixter app on it I am forced to run the app in Tablet mode. I want to be able to have them in phone mode so all the fonts are larger, you know when looking at several emails and subject lines in the gmail app on a tablet is actually smaller.
In other words, If I put both apps (gmail) opened side by side tablet 3 next to my galaxy note 2 the note 2 has a smaller screen but larger font.
QUESTION: Can anyone make or point me to a youtube explaining to me how to get around this common and simple problem?
If you make the youtube for us dummies how to accomplish this you will become a youtube sensation !
Thanks
ChrisR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291826
This module for the xposed framework can do what you are asking. Just tested it on my tablet. Will set font size per app.
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Thanks for the reply, but I don't know what you are talking about.
Plus, it's not just the font size it is the whole app in general, like my post says.
Plus I need some one who can SHOW me how to accomplish this please.
This will change the dpi per app. Which means it can set the apps to phone or tablet uu doing what you are asking. It can also simply set font size per app too. I'm sorry I'm not going to make a video for you.
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zibrah3ed said:
This module for the xposed framework can do what you are asking
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OK, what is this? what do I do ?
In your system settings there is also an option for font size. Set it to "huge" and your gmail will have the sames sort of size as on a phone.
Goto system settings, display.
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1. Root
2. Install Xposed framework http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
3. Install module mentioned above.
Sent from my HTC6500LVW

How to adjust icon size in lineage OS ?

Everyone,
I have found lots of apps over the google play which does the same functionality but due to curiosity want to know whether lineage OS have the same functionality to handle it internally without depending on any other app ??
The app which I found is Nova Launcher etc.
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Everyone,
I have found lots of apps over the google play which does the same functionality but due to curiosity want to know whether lineage OS have the same functionality to handle it internally without depending on any other app ??
The app which I found is Nova Launcher etc.
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The font size and display size are adjustable.
jhedfors said:
The font size and display size are adjustable.
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Thanks man but this is not what I am looking for. I need to know how can I adjust icon size.
rahuljain257 said:
Thanks man but this is not what I am looking for. I need to know how can I adjust icon size.
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Hello @rahuljain257 , did you eventually find an alternative ?

How to change your DPI settings to take advantage of the big screen

1. Settings.
2. System
3. About
4. Tap Build Number 10 times, until you are a developer.
5. System - Developer options
6. Drawing - Smallest Width #.
There are several guides on which DPI settings to use if you search, but I prefer around 600-640 to take advantage of the big screen. I hope this guide is helpful for some of you who weren't aware of this option. :highfive:
jeradjohnso said:
1. Settings.
2. System
3. About
4. Tap Build Number 10 times, until you are a developer.
5. System - Developer options
6. Drawing - Smallest Width #.
There are several guides on which DPI settings to use if you search, but I prefer around 600-640 to take advantage of the big screen. I hope this guide is helpful for some of you who weren't aware of this option. :highfive:
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Ok but the notification tray and toggles are so big because seems to be unnafected by DPI change.
Enviado desde mi EVR-L29 mediante Tapatalk
I set my on 485 dpi Honor Note 10 value. Yeah to bad that notification tray and toggles are still big and don't change. It also resets after reboot.
Doesn't this also mess up the app icons?
bloodydawn01 said:
Ok but the notification tray and toggles are so big because seems to be unnafected by DPI change.
Enviado desde mi EVR-L29 mediante Tapatalk
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Yes, seems like we're stuck with that regardless of the setting.
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600 it quite small on the eyes but looks good for work space for sure.
jutley said:
600 it quite small on the eyes but looks good for work space for sure.
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What DPI do you like? Lower?
I noticed today that I hadn't set the sizes in Display Settings first, to a smaller font, and then in developer options the DPI. The smaller font made a big difference, but is easy to overlook. I'm at 600 now, and everything works and looks fine. :cyclops:
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What DPI do you like? Lower?
I noticed today that I hadn't set the sizes in Display Settings first, to a smaller font, and then in developer options the DPI. The smaller font made a big difference, but is easy to overlook. I'm at 600 now, and everything works and looks fine. :cyclops:
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I like 600 too as it sets it to tablet mode and since we are in tablet territory on screen size why not.
jutley said:
I like 600 too as it sets it to tablet mode and since we are in tablet territory on screen size why not.
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:fingers-crossed: Yaaaaah
jeradjohnso said:
:fingers-crossed: Yaaaaah
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523 DPI is perfect for this phone try it and see for yourself
I dont see drawing , can someone post a screenshot?
jutley said:
523 DPI is perfect for this phone try it and see for yourself
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My eyes couldn't see that,, man I'm to old
My dpi change keeps resetting back to default... How do I stop this from happening?
It will reset every time you reboot the device. Also when you change the display settings it may revert back to normal.
SmartPhonesFan said:
why u would do it when u have ''view mode'' in display settings ? and text size too ???
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Because even with Display Size at it's smallest setting it's still pretty big.
SmartPhonesFan said:
omg u must have eagle sight ..
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Definitely not! I keep the font at large, but set the screen width at 540, which is good for me.
SmartPhonesFan said:
omg u must have eagle sight ..
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:victory: Hahahaha Yayayayaya
This is where Huawei neuteres Android. Change the smallest width setting and it is reset every time you restart the phone. The Android System and some of the SystemUI elements don't even change when setting a higher number. Once you're rooted you're better off editing the build.prop in vendor and adding the qemu.sf.lcd_density=xxx line in to get everything to change like it's supposed to. Be careful not to go too low on the density or else EMUI glitches out to the point where your lockscreen will no longer function. It's one of the things about EMUI that really irks me and instead of Huawei fixing the issue they just seem to ignore it. That and not being able to move the wifi and data icons to the right where they should be.
We need root soon. Changing the width in developers options messes with some apps. Also, the navigation bar at the bottom doesn't change which blocks the exit button in my trading app. Quite annoying.

Help with Custom Font , Status Bar icon resize in Android 10 ONEUI 2.0

Hi,
First, if this is not the right forum to post this, excuse me.
Now the question, I just received my new S20 + and so far I love everything about the phone, you know it comes from an S7 until it gives up. The problem I have is that, on my previous phone (S7), I was able to changed the font size of my clok, Wi-Fi, LTG antenna symbol and the battery charge percentage indicator, in my new s20 + I can't find where to do this is no option, I spend a whole day, searching on Google looking for a answer that can help resize my icon's in the top bar to make them larger, the actual size is so small that I have to put glasses to see it. Do you guys have any solution to this or help?
Thanks in advance.
Check out "good lock" in galaxy store. There are many customization option in there
jasons1004 said:
Check out "good lock" in galaxy store. There are many customization option in there
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Thank you for the suggestion. I did tried that, but no option to resize bar icon. Any other suggestion?
anononymous1 said:
Thank you for the suggestion. I did tried that, but no option to resize bar icon. Any other suggestion?
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What do you mean exactly resize bar icon?
here is a image of what icons:
https://ibb.co/QY8MJKT
anononymous1 said:
here is a image of what icons:
https://ibb.co/QY8MJKT
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Quick star through good lock has option to add or hide those. You can also move clock
jasons1004 said:
Quick star through good lock has option to add or hide those. You can also move clock
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Can this make those icons bigger size? that's all a wanted. And where can I download this app?
Thank you.
anononymous1 said:
Can you make those bigger size? that's all a wanted
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Oh OK lol. Only option then is screen space zoom in display settings or dpi setting in dev options
It won't change that much but you can play around and see.
Same problem. So small that it hardy can be seen. No option to make it wider or biger
mevorach said:
Same problem. So small that it hardy can be seen. No option to make it wider or biger
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I have called "Samsung care", and they told me that, they do not have any solution as right now. They did recognized and mentioned to me that, the preview version had the option to resize font, but for some reason, it was removed from the new version..... go and figure that one out smh..
yeah.. samsung tends to remove features they "think" people do not use.
For me, i still miss the good old samsung camera on the S7 and my note 8 before the oreo update.. where u can zoom in or zoom out by pressing and holding the shutter button (the white circle), and drag it upwards (to zoom in) and drag in downwards to zoom out.
i have no idea why they removed it.. i loved it as i can zoom in or out using only one hand.. new camera app i need to use one hand to hold, another hand to pinch the screen to zoom in..
not to mention some old samsung apps that is very useful, like the snapbizcard.. snap a business card and everything is saved into your contacts, automatically. it was super useful. i tried to transfer the apk from my samsung note 8 to the s20, but the app crashed everytime i want to take a photo of a namecard.
Go to developer setting and change dpi to higher value
Life Companion said:
Go to developer setting and change dpi to higher value
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Sorry , do nothing! Minimum is 320 and it is very small.
jasons1004 said:
Quick star through good lock has option to add or hide those. You can also move clock
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I forgot that Quickstar can do those things! Thanks for reminding me.
mevorach said:
Sorry , do nothing! Minimum is 320 and it is very small.
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It does on my Android 10..
I changed it to 480
Life Companion said:
It does on my Android 10..
I changed it to 480
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What do you mean "android 10" ? all galaxy s20 are android 10 ! it is the same as screen zoom , higher value give you smaller status bar . i can get 480 but it dose not make any different .
That's weird....i have screen zoom set to lowest and text size to second to lowest and icons are not small at all....check my screenshot
I am trying to make regular icons smaller....they are still to big even with 5x6
anononymous1 said:
Hi,
First, if this is not the right forum to post this, excuse me.
Now the question, I just received my new S20 + and so far I love everything about the phone, you know it comes from an S7 until it gives up. The problem I have is that, on my previous phone (S7), I was able to changed the font size of my clok, Wi-Fi, LTG antenna symbol and the battery charge percentage indicator, in my new s20 + I can't find where to do this is no option, I spend a whole day, searching on Google looking for a answer that can help resize my icon's in the top bar to make them larger, the actual size is so small that I have to put glasses to see it. Do you guys have any solution to this or help?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi have you tried Super statusbar in the playstore? Had same problem as you and found this to do the trick

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