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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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[Q/Opinion] Launcher 7

Im not sure if this should be in Q&A or Themes &Apps..
Ive been trying to use launcher 7, I really like it actually.
The problem is it seems very buggy and laggy on my phone. I don't use that many tiles and about four widgets. Usually after a few minutes the widgets move all over the screen and out of the tiles.
I haven't seen any complaints in the comments in the market, only praises on how well and stable it is. I've used it both on a TW and cm7 ROM, locked home in memory trying to get it to function correctly.
Has anybody else have the same experience or is it just me and my phone? Am I doing something wrong or is this launcher still a WIP?

Have you ever considered using an app called Desktop Visualizer to create your own Windows 7 launcher? I mean it's not exactly the same but it does allow you to use your own images:
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Thanks Im definitely going to check that out.

One word of caution though. When I attempted doing this several years ago, the only launcher that would allow you to place the icons so that they touch each other without leaving a gap was LauncherPro. Every other launcher I tried to use left a gap & didn't make it look so seamless.
You should also be able to find pre-made icon packs & tuts here on XDA.
Here's one to get you started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=783946
Update: Man what a pain. Using the included icon pack, I'm having trouble getting them to align correctly. Not only that in order to resize the home screen icons using Launcher Pro, you need Launcher Pro Plus which is a paid app. So I tried using ADW Launcher...still can't get them to align correctly.
I guess the icon packs were created for a specific sized screen (hence the problem with alignment). I'll continue to give it a go to see if I can get it to work.

Okay got it finally.
First you need to set your launcher to 5 rows & 4 columns.
Then when creating your icons (.png) from whatever image you find they need to be at the following resolutions/pixels:
1x1 = 110x122px
1x2 = 115x264px
2x1 = 230x124px
3x1 = 355x124px
4x1 = 475x124px
You may also be able to find icons packs/sets on the net but they have to be made specifically for screen resolutions of 800x480 in order to align correctly on our screens.
Hope that helps

EL TEJANO said:
Okay got it finally.
First you need to set your launcher to 5 rows & 4 columns.
Then when creating your icons (.png) from whatever image you find they need to be at the following resolutions/pixels:
1x1 = 110x122px
1x2 = 115x264px
2x1 = 230x124px
3x1 = 355x124px
4x1 = 475x124px
You may also be able to find icons packs/sets on the net but they have to be made specifically for screen resolutions of 800x480 in order to align correctly on our screens.
Hope that helps
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I don't use desktop visualizer but had to say thanks anyway. This is exactly the kind of helpful post that deserves thanks. Damn nice of you to share this info with us!

[Q] Change screen grid size?

Outside of going with a 3rd party launcher does anyone know how to change the default homescreen grid size? The app drawer has an obvious setting for its grid but I can't find one for the homescreen. I have jumped on to ADW for now but actually like the native launcher except for this one thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

No native method to increase grid size. They didn't build any options in for it.

Well that figures. It looks pretty lame to me to have a 5.5" 1080p screen and only have 4x4 icons on it.

Change dpi, at 244 you have 5x5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60492075

helroz said:
Change dpi, at 244 you have 5x5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60492075
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Not to mention that it looks horrible at that density.
I'm working on some things. The notifications and grid size are two of my priorities. I hope to have some things done this weekend.

taste and color....
Just try and see if you like, revert it if you don't like...
I like this and I don't see how it's horrible at this density.
It's smaller and give more space on the screen.

320 or 360 dpi is way better than the default 480. If that doesn't suit you, there are plenty of other launchers that'd get the job done nicely. GEL + XGEL works well too and gets you a "fuller" Google experience

I like the stock launcher but the icons are too big and only 4x4 is very wasted space.
I'm using nova launcher, grid size 10x7 with sub grid positioning and icon dimension 80%, now it's looking better, without change dpi.
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Trotter516 said:
Outside of going with a 3rd party launcher does anyone know how to change the default homescreen grid size? The app drawer has an obvious setting for its grid but I can't find one for the homescreen. I have jumped on to ADW for now but actually like the native launcher except for this one thing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I've setted the dpi to 385 and then I have enlarged the font size.
With these settings the final result is very similar to the original but with smaller icons and with the 5x5 grid you are looking for.
As others have said just give it a try you can always get back

codecrusher said:
I've setted the dpi to 385 and then I have enlarged the font size.
With these settings the final result is very similar to the original but with smaller icons and with the 5x5 grid you are looking for.
As others have said just give it a try you can always get back
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I liked the way the icons looked but my Swiftkey keyboard was giganormous, as in I could only see the upper left corner of it. Reverted back for now.

Trotter516 said:
I liked the way the icons looked but my Swiftkey keyboard was giganormous, as in I could only see the upper left corner of it. Reverted back for now.
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I experienced it as well. I switched to other keyboard because of this issue. Then, I found the older version that works. Now I'm using Swiftkey again. Apparently, the latest update broke it. You need 5.3.2.67-x86

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...

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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.

Looking to adjust quick settings grid, & display full date on status bar

I just got a n976v SD, and am looking to make it look like my old phone-
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1) I want to make the QS panel ~7x3 grid.
2) I want to display the full date and time on the left side of the status bar (Sun November 22 12:00:01 AM)
3) I want to make the notification panel easier to read (less.. stylish)
I haven't used Samsung in a few years (Note 2, 4, used a 9 for a little bit but liked Xiaomi Mi Mix better).
I see that the "grid button" in QS was removed at some point, and I don't think you can edit the grid pattern easily.
this link: https://www.xda-developers.com/customize-size-quick-settings-button-layout-samsung-galaxy/ from 2017 seems to not work (comments say it doesn't work with Note 10+)
I'm a little familiar with adb from unlocking/rooting/flashing Mi Mix, but haven't used it in a long time.
I also see some talk of System UI launcher shortcut (I think you can change the # of columns for the 1st row that are shown with a short pulldown).
I downloaded Good Lock & the modules. It seems like a lot of flashy superficial stuff & not as much functional stuff. Maybe I'm not understanding NoviStar/QuickStar enough yet. It had some useful tools for dual window.
I used Nova launcher to make a 9x9 homescreen grid.
And I changed dpi to >525. Helped me like the phone so much more.
I loved AICP on the Mi Mix. So easy to customize everything. I'm going to miss the phone.. but the Note has better battery, camera, & S pen. The Mix is still so beautiful and plenty powerful for my needs..

There's Good Lock, Quickstar but more for getting rid of status bar junk.
Pure black where my status bar was... and therefore not prematurely burning out my OLEDs.
Also saves a little battery.
Maybe a 3rd party app or launcher can do it.
Probably not worth all the trouble but good luck.