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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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How to change screen DPI on T3

To decrease T3's screen dpi.... Just head over to build.props can b found in root system.... Edit the build.props by adding a line at the end, type "ro.sf.lcd_density=280"
320 is the stock value
I found 280 is looking best...
Try..
Make sure to make a backup of ur build.props first

avayrocks said:
Anyone knows how can I decrease T3's display density
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If you want to use it on single apps you can do it (root required) by installing xposed framework and downloading the module xposed app settings.

avayrocks said:
Anyone knows how can I decrease T3's display density
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Look, I've just applied it on action 3 launcher, with the following settings. Looks like a tablet right now.
You can either apply on android settings or whatever you want.

images apears big.. any solutions

How to Change DPI?

Is there a way to change stock dpi or screen density without root?
Update: adb did the trick. You can get an extra column by changing density from 400 to 460. Keep in mind default is 480.
Here's a link on how to recommended by @hauhauhau7
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...creen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/
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martinezma99 said:
Is there a way to change stock dpi or screen density without root?
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Nope, you gotta root it.

What is your main reason to decrease dpi? Has it a big impact on battery life?

Falkenhorst said:
What is your main reason to decrease dpi? Has it a big impact on battery life?
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I can't speak for OP, but I'd like to change DPI, too. Coming from a 2k phone with 5 icon spaces, The screen real estate feels a bit small.

Add another column on Google Now launcher home screen. 4 columns makes everything really big.
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So you want to increase dpi to have more space for icons? You could try a different launcher, seems to be less complicated.

Nova will resolve but I love Google Now launcher and want to keep it. I want to increase to 5 columns from 4 columns.
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martinezma99 said:
Is there a way to change stock dpi or screen density without root?
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just...GOOGLE
http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...creen-resolution-without-root-access-0160439/

I have tried all the main ones on app store they dont change ur dpi found a solution on a oneplus 2 page credits to jutinarora
If you have adb drivers installed, you can just do the following 1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable 2. Open command prompt the run the following command "adb shell wm density DPI", where "DPI" should be the number you want. For example, if you want your DPI as 380, the command will be adb shell wm density 380. Reboot just to be sure.
And it worked 380 looks much better

pro4ever said:
I have tried all the main ones on app store they dont change ur dpi found a solution on a oneplus 2 page credits to jutinarora
If you have adb drivers installed, you can just do the following 1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable 2. Open command prompt the run the following command "adb shell wm density DPI", where "DPI" should be the number you want. For example, if you want your DPI as 380, the command will be adb shell wm density 380. Reboot just to be sure.
And it worked 380 looks much better
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How does Twitter and Play Store look on 380?
Twitter pictures seem a bit distorted and Play Store looks perfect except the blue recommend symbol looks distorted.
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Terminal: wm density 430 for example. I think it'll work without root.

I used Le DPI Changer to change it successfully
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.nisarg.setdpi
I am on 360DPI now btw

What is the stock DPI from OnePlus 3 ?

erwin7 said:
What is the stock DPI from OnePlus 3 ?
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Default is 480.
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_MartyMan_ said:
Terminal: wm density 430 for example. I think it'll work without root.
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No need for root through ADB.
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I set my dpi to 380 via adb, it's really nice that you can change that without rooting

so i now rooted my newly oneplus3, so that i can modify build.prop. i changed the ro.sf.lcd_density to 380 but nothing changes after reboot. still everything is way incredibly huge.
i tested to manually modify build.prob, changed via rom toolbox / build.prop editor, le dpi changer... nothing seem to work.
dpi checker says dpi is still 480. build.prob file is modified every time and still got that value after reboot.
any idea?
btw the non rooted method worked, so via adb, but i read its more safe to change in build.prop to prevent scaling issues on some apps...
thanks!
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nm it works now. i had to do a "adb shell wm density reset" - seems once used that command its treated first and overwrites setting in build.prob.
thanks anyway =)

Anyone try Android Pay after changing the density? I know Android Pay stopped working if you changed the density from the default on the Galaxy S7.

On my Galaxy Tab S2, for example, I have set the DPI to a reduced 270, which works fine, BUT apps using the camera will have problems!
So, using a global DPI setting is not a really recommendable way.
Much better is to install Xposed (runs just fine on the OP3) and using the module "App settings" in which you can set DPI for individual apps.
Many apps look just fine with the stock DPI, while others are too "big" on the 5.5 inch display and profit from a reduced DPI. Some can even be forced to use the tablet UI with "App Settings".
380 is a really small setting. For Youtube, I would not go below 400 because text gets too small, same with Google+. Habit Browser, on the other hand, shines with 360.
And, with "App Settings", if an app doesn't work with smaller DPI, you can always set it to stock DPI, and all is working perfectly.
Just in case if someone is wondering: When you have set something in "App Settings", you have to restart the device for the settings taking effect; just restarting the app doesn't suffice on Android >5.0.

I changed my OP3 to 400 dpi without root by following this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p5T64lLqbE
Considering that the physical dpi of the device is 401, 400 seemed appropriate, and it looks great.
I did have an issue where when a couple apps needed to request permissions for something (in my case it was Amazon Music Player requesting permissions to write to storage), after I hit accept, it would give me a warning saying "Screen Overlay Detected" prompting me to go to settings. If I didn't go to settings it would cancel my download. I tried disabling the overlay permissions of everything but that didn't help. I ended up just resetting all app permissions and then going in and granting storage to Amazon Music (and any other apps I expected needed it) in the app permissions settings, and after a restart I haven't encountered the warning since then.
Overall I'm very pleased with the adjusted dpi, and I'm disappointed that they didn't use this dpi by default (or at least provide some scaling options in display settings).

Screen DPI

Im planning to purchase pixel XL but as i don't know if will be possible to root and change dpi. Does any of u know whats the screen DPI?
Thanks.
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You can change the DPI within system settings now. I believe the lowest setting equates to something like 500-520. You can of course root, or just use the adb shell wm density command to change without root.

uvitor said:
Im planning to purchase pixel XL but as i don't know if will be possible to root and change dpi. Does any of u know whats the screen DPI?
Thanks.
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There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520

jaythenut said:
There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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Cool, that's new to me. Thanks. Pixel XL here we go.
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jaythenut said:
There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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Which developer options?

hubono said:
Which developer options?
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Go to developer options, drawing, smallest width bigger number smaller the DPI

Got it
Thanks
Any advice on how to hide my navigation bar permanently?

jaythenut said:
There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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Same here ?
Glad they kept it as it doesn't affect any safety net issues
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Is this the same as "settings" --> "Display" --> "Display size"? Sure does seem it.

OnlinePredator said:
Is this the same as "settings" --> "Display" --> "Display size"? Sure does seem it.
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I was thinking the same thing. I set my display size to the smallest available, but it seems like I can make icons/text even smaller with further adjustments which is nice. I think smallest made my DPI 484. I made it slightly higher to 526.

I know this is out of place but is a quick question seeing as it dies apply to one of my two devices, I have two Samsung Galaxy Note 3's (SM-N900), one is stock (no rooted), the other I'm running a smooth 7.1 Nougat Pixel XL rom.
My question:
Can I use the adb shell wm density command to change without root on my stock note 3?

hubono said:
Got it
Thanks
Any advice on how to hide my navigation bar permanently?
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin...y-s8-screen-even-more-immersive/#231c476151a0
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...-auto-hide-your-pixels-software-keys-0176242/

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.
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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.
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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:

jeradjohnso said:
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.