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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Does anyone else experience this problem:
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Where the background from a hi-res picture looks like crap after putting it through the wall paper chooser.
It seems to happen to all images (downloaded or taken from the camera), but it doesn't happen to default background images.
It's also cutting off a good portion of the picture. I don't know if this is specifically related to ADW Launcher or if it is related to the entire system.
The lockscreen isn't having as many issues (if any).
I have tried low res pictures, 720p pictures, and 1080p + pictures, and they all seem to have the same thing happen to them. Not sure what would be causing this issue.
Full picture can be found here: http://www.androidwallpapers.eu/wallpapers/picture/nature/1234.html
EDIT: Forgot to tell what version. I am on Stock Odex'ed EL29 with Rouge CWM Repack. This is a clean install.
This happens when selecting other wall paper as well:
Again same thing. I specifically choose a 480x800 wall paper on interface lift, even though it seems to want to serve a 960x800 picture. If I narrow the selection of the orange outline, it just zooms in further so the picture becomes more pixelated and distorted.
Try using the app quickpic from the market. It gives you an option to set wallpaper from there. See if it does the same thing.
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Thats really annoying / lame, as I don't remember having this happen in older builds. Thanks for the tip.
Back in the day I used to use an app called Wallpaper Set and Save. It's a little cumbersome to use if you change wallpapers alot but it works well in ensuring no banding or distortion.
Wallpaper wizardrii solves this. Its in the market free. It allows you to set landscape as is etc. I have yet to found a wallpaper it can't handle.
I dl the image and set as my wallpaper for an example.
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Unfortunately this issue is occurring again with FE13, and the above suggestions don't seem to be solving the problem.
Anyone have any other idea?
Sorry to bring up an older thread but was this issue ever figured out? It doesn't happen with my home screen wallpaper but rather with my lockscreen.
I adjust the box to the area I want and it won't 'zoom' to that area. It remains the same and basically blows up that area to the screen size when I set it. It looks like hell.
I did resolve it with the Homescreen, but I haven't had the issue with the Lockscreen. I don't know if quickpic can set the lock screen or not.
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.
Hi All,
I have been using a 3rd Party Launcher on my Asus Zenfone 2 upto now but noticed that on the Stock Asus Launcher, the Icons are too big. Is there a way to change the size of the icon [Font is fine and is changeable too] so as to accommodate more icons on the screen? I have seen some other threads talking about reducing DPI but they also have their issues with certain apps like Keyboard not working and the 3 capacitive buttons not working after altering the DPI. So is there a way to reduce the Icon size or are there icon packs which can be loaded that offer reduced size? Thanks for your time.
I'd like to know this myself. I changed my DPI to 380 and like the layout now, but I really want to reduce the size of the icon's too. They're just slightly too big in my opinion.
Get Nova Launcher and you can change the size of the icons!
I don't want to get a different launcher. I'm actually really liking the Asus ZenUI Launcher.
powerrangerkiran said:
Hi All,
I have been using a 3rd Party Launcher on my Asus Zenfone 2 upto now but noticed that on the Stock Asus Launcher, the Icons are too big. Is there a way to change the size of the icon [Font is fine and is changeable too] so as to accommodate more icons on the screen? I have seen some other threads talking about reducing DPI but they also have their issues with certain apps like Keyboard not working and the 3 capacitive buttons not working after altering the DPI. So is there a way to reduce the Icon size or are there icon packs which can be loaded that offer reduced size? Thanks for your time.
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No way to adjust the icon size without changing the DPI.
What I did, i root it, install Xposed, and have Xposed GEL settings installed + Google Now Launcher. Does not work on ASUS launcher (unless someone create a module for it)
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I changed DPI to 270 on my 550 (think default is 300). I really like it because it keeps the same icon layout (I am not a fan of too many icons on one page) but makes them smaller and sharper. Also means you get a bit more stuff on screen in settings menu etc. Not seeing any issues from reducing DPI other than it breaking the page management screen a bit.
I recommend ActionLauncher 3.
Hello,
I just wanted to share a macro I created to automatically switch launchers depending on what screen I was using. It works flawlessly, it's really fast too, and it works even with the screen off
It will not show the annoying notice to set the default launcher that some of them usually show.
Its currently set to the following launchers:
Niagara Launcher = Folded
One UI Home = Unfolded
However, this can be easily changed from the local variables in the macro
V1
Shorter delay (may fail more often) and no support to app continuation when switching screens
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What app is needed to run the macro?
Found it.
may i know what app is this ??
i found it
How?
Can we have a little more instruction on this please.
How do you run this??
Humo0915 said:
Hello,
I just wanted to share a macro I created to automatically switch launchers depending on what screen I was using. It works flawlessly, it's really fast too, and it works even with the screen off
It will not show the annoying notice to set the default launcher that some of them usually show.
Its currently set to the following launchers:
Niagara Launcher = Folded
One UI Home = Unfolded
However, this can be easily changed from the local variables in the macro
V1
Shorter delay (may fail more often) and no support to app continuation when switching screens
View attachment 5869861
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V2
Slightly longer delay, support for app continuation when switching displays
View attachment 5869887
Download
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I can't get this to work and not really sure what variable to set the launcher for the Unfolder / Folded. Help please!