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Been thinking of playing with the LCD density but briefly reading thru posts on google and some people have had calibration and touch issues if they tweak their lcd density on their devices, so this has kinda put me off. Just wondered if anyone was braver than me?
Well, I went ahead and updated the dpi using lcd density modder app from the market. I think the sweet spot is 190 but I have the screen shots, 240, 200, 190. As you can see you can fit a lot more on the screen if you set the dpi to 190.
Apparently some apps struggle with this change but so far everything working ok. Sorry for image sizes but I think they emphasise the point
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Out of interest what is the default dpi?
The default value was 240, and i currently have it on 190
I simply modified the build.prop entry for icd density to read 190 and all is well. I made a backup of the build.prop of course just in case.
It makes the screen look sharper I think.
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I simply modified the build.prop entry for icd density to read 190 and all is well. I made a backup of the build.prop of course just in case.
It makes the screen look sharper I think.
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Thats all these apps do to be fair.
Yea I used 190 as well with a free app called "LCD Resolution" it has the option to apply on reboot as well
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Did anyone notice that some of the graphics on the lockscreen come up short after setting the DPI to 190? (I also tried at 210 and while the effect is not as noticeable, it's still there.) Also some of the icons in the notification bar are slightly "off". Although it does look a bit better with a lower LCD density, I prefer fit/finish. Thanks for the tip though.
Changing the lcd density is a hack at the end of the day, and some rendered elements will not like it. I take the approach that it is a trade off of functionality versus aesthetics
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i will try 190 dpi
Eh I tried 190 DPI and while it did make it look better on menu-oriented lists like in the Setting app... everything else was awful (the app positioning, the lockscreen, pretty much everthing else scaled for 240).
Its interesting that we can adjust this, but I would say it's not worth it at all other than to just try once.
I just tried it too.. cool to play around with but 240 looks best, imo.
Well... I just hit the ill effects of changing the density. Some of my apps are shown "incompatible with your device" message.
No big deal, but... annoying.
I wonder if some of the "cracked market" fixes for other devices will work with this player.
Anyone know?
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I got it! I used the Hacked Market per directions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456306 -> http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/ to get the Market fooled to thinking I had DPI set at 240. All my apps which were shown "not compatible" with 190 DPI, are now available.
cvcduty said:
Well... I just hit the ill effects of changing the density. Some of my apps are shown "incompatible with your device" message.
No big deal, but... annoying.
I wonder if some of the "cracked market" fixes for other devices will work with this player.
Anyone know?
Edit:
I got it! I used the Hacked Market per directions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456306 -> http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/ to get the Market fooled to thinking I had DPI set at 240. All my apps which were shown "not compatible" with 190 DPI, are now available.
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How can you stand the whole screen not being used lol Even @ 190dpi it's still 4x4 and looks horrible =P
4X4? Do you mean the launcher layout?
I use ADW EX and I have no problems with the screen space. The only minor thing that barely bugs me is the lock screen that looks partial.
Well, I am hoping that we get some custom roms on this thing soon. I am running ICS on my Cappy and TP and I am loving it.
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alright here is something you can do to make your s2 look more professional. well, i guess its more of a personal preference. i just want to share it cause im lovin my s2 again with this easy tweak
i totally forgot about this, but while at work, it hit me back. change LCD DENSITY!!
REQUIRES ROOT!!! DONT BLAME ME IF ANYTHING BAD HAPPENS TO YOUR S2.
for those who dont know what changing LCD DENSITY does. its like changing the screen resolution of your PC, but with android an increased LCD DENSITY makes everything look bigger.
default LCD DENSITY for our sgs2 is 240. i changed mine to 200. and it looks great.
you can find a LCD DENSITY CHANGER in the market. i used ROM TOOLBOX. or you can manually change it by editing the BUILD.PROP under /system ....i ended up using ROM TOOLBOX cause everytime i change the number from 240 to what ever number manually it just wont accept the changes. anyways use root explorer or a similar app to browse /system ...mount R/W ...and search for BUILD.PROP, press and hold for pop up menu then choose "open in text editor". look for the line *ro.sf.lcd_density=240* ....edit 240 to what ever number. save and reboot phone. like i said manually editing BUILD.PROP didnt work on my STOCK ROOTED s2 but you can try.
the only issue ive encountered so far is the phone dial keypad. you can see it from the last pic below. also if you are going to do this i suggest using a keyboard that has HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT feature like ULTRA KEYBOARD
here are screenies.... enjoy
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dialer problem....but still usable
Just a warning - Starting a month or two ago, Google changed the market to start blocking apps from the market if the phone was running a nonstandard density.
So if you do this and start getting all sorts of compatibility warnings from the Market - undo it.
You can periodically change it back to 240, reboot, clear market data and get your updates and download anything that is marked as incompatible and then change it all back again if you are really wanting the lower DPI.
Also, there's a fix for the dialer. Check the themes section.
Entropy512 said:
Just a warning - Starting a month or two ago, Google changed the market to start blocking apps from the market if the phone was running a nonstandard density.
So if you do this and start getting all sorts of compatibility warnings from the Market - undo it.
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thanks for the heads up. never encountered this while on my streak5 with 160 lcd density.
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You can periodically change it back to 240, reboot, clear market data and get your updates and download anything that is marked as incompatible and then change it all back again if you are really wanting the lower DPI.
Also, there's a fix for the dialer. Check the themes section.
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thanks. i found the dialer fix. sweet. do you know how to change the lcd dens using root explorer. i just cant seem to be able to save the changes made. it keeps retaining 240
guys the best hp touchpad dpi is 155
just try it. no crash in the trebuchet launcher and its very goog
i just calculate this
10.1 --------------------- 149 dpi
9.7 ----------------------- 155 dpi
evrything working very well .icons are amazing
Using cm9 nightly build from darckdroid team
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guys the best hp touchpad dpi is 155
just try it. no crash in the trebuchet launcher and its very goog
i just calculate this
10.1 --------------------- 149 dpi
9.7 ----------------------- 155 dpi
evrything working very well .icons are amazing
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Thanks for the info, I'm sure I could do a bit of research to find out but...
Where did you set this? CM settings somewhere?
EDIT: build.prop?
Thanks!
sean is here. said:
Thanks for the info, I'm sure I could do a bit of research to find out but...
Where did you set this? CM settings somewhere?
EDIT: build.prop?
Thanks!
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yes just edit build.prop
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yes just edit build.prop
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done. dropped down to 155. But it was initially set @ 160.
Isn't more better, here...or is it a question of the hardware not being able to render 160?
sean is here. said:
Thanks for the info, I'm sure I could do a bit of research to find out but...
Where did you set this? CM settings somewhere?
EDIT: build.prop?
Thanks!
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Edit build.prop use "Root Explore" .
set line: ro.sf.lcd_density
sean is here. said:
done. dropped down to 155. But it was initially set @ 160.
Isn't more better, here...or is it a question of the hardware not being able to render 160?
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icons and launcher much better using 155 than 160
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Edit build.prop use "Root Explore" .
set line: ro.sf.lcd_density
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yes change 160 to 155
thanks for the tip, was using 140 but 155 does look a lot better
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I'm feeling 132 on mine and haven't had any problems... it's the native dpi of the device. 155 seems too big to me.
/shrug
But I also like an icon/widget free desktop - so at 132 - you may not be happy with how those look, but apps look great
I m also using 132 and its great. I have even installed the cracked market from rootzwiki and that works great as well.
+1 for 132dpi. It looks great, the launcher gets a little finicky with icon placement but once I'd got all my icons in place its really worked well. Tablet apps in particular look really good.
I prefer 145. On the homescreen it fits 9 icons horizontally, right to the edges. Also the top and bottom margins are tight.
One row open beneath my bottom row of folders:
oh man, that's exactly the change i wanted to make. bought build prop editor from the market. thanks for the tip for screen size ^
I tried 155, 145, 132 personally i stick with 132 looks good.
132 looks amazing. Which makes sense when you consider that's what the display was designed for, and what webOS uses (as well as the same size and resolution iPad).
I am liking 120 so far..
APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK
132 is best, but it breaks the market.
https://twitter.com/#!/dalingrin/status/159553612597563392
There is a fix available here http://rootzwiki.com/topic/15568-rel-market-fix-dpi-compatibility/
And there is no need to pay for build.prop editors, this does the job just fine http://tinyurl.com/7xoup64
I just use the free app: DPI Changer. No build prop editing needed.
For me, everything except default 160 (which is too big) looks like crap: fonts are ugly, icons are low quality, etc.
i tried 132 and i thought the text in some apps was too small. I dont think our screen is good enough to use that dpi. The text is blurry.
Are we able to change the LCD density with this device? I'm on AOKP, on my phone I usually use ROM Toolbox to change it and that works nicely at 160 - 180 dpi depending on preference.
If we are able to change density, what are people running that A.) Doesn't cause any OS issues and B.) Seems to be a good density for tablets( obviously I'd like something smaller than default to fit more stuff on the screen ).
Also does anyone know if there is a way to remove the persistent search bar and app draw icons with AOKP( or another ROM ) and also if there is a way to remove the margin on top, bottom, left and right? I'd like my widgets to be just about flush with the devices edge if at all possible.
RubenRybnik said:
Are we able to change the LCD density with this device? I'm on AOKP, on my phone I usually use ROM Toolbox to change it and that works nicely at 160 - 180 dpi depending on preference.
If we are able to change density, what are people running that A.) Doesn't cause any OS issues and B.) Seems to be a good density for tablets( obviously I'd like something smaller than default to fit more stuff on the screen ).
Also does anyone know if there is a way to remove the persistent search bar and app draw icons with AOKP( or another ROM ) and also if there is a way to remove the margin on top, bottom, left and right? I'd like my widgets to be just about flush with the devices edge if at all possible.
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Don't know about any of the AOKP stuff, but the LCD Density is just controlled via your build.prop I'm pretty sure. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU EDIT IT AND BE SURE TO MAKE A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FILE! Just d/l buil.prop editor and have a look around it and the forum, you'll easily be able to change it.
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Don't know about any of the AOKP stuff, but the LCD Density is just controlled via your build.prop I'm pretty sure. BE VERY CAREFUL IF YOU EDIT IT AND BE SURE TO MAKE A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FILE! Just d/l buil.prop editor and have a look around it and the forum, you'll easily be able to change it.
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Thanks ... I just wanted to make sure the device supported it is all, usually use Rom Toolbox to do the build.prop edits, thanks for the info.
lcd density is based on screen size and pixels. No software can change that.
Unless your talking about system ui size?
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lcd density is based on screen size and pixels. No software can change that.
Unless your talking about system ui size?
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Yes, was talking about UI size, and yes, I changed this all the way done to 120 without a problem, but settled on 140 as a good setting for fitting more info on the screen. Also set a 10 x 10 grid with Nova Launcher which looks great
Would you mind posting up a screen shot? I have trouble trying to fill up my regular screen.
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lcd density is based on screen size and pixels. No software can change that.
Unless your talking about system ui size?
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Yes, but it is called LCD Density. In our settings, and by Google itself.
LCD Density on Android Explained
ALWAYS BACK UP YOUR ORIGINAL FILES BEFORE EDITING
All examples from my phone.
ROM Toolbox Lite Easy way to change things like this without downloading multiple apps and text editors. Consider the Pro version, it's good.
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Hey guys, does anyone know if dpi changers work with these roms that are built on Samsung roms, or do they only work with aosp builds?
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Yes dpi can be changed, you need a file manager with root permissions like root explorer and go to system - build.prop (change ro to rw) - open with text editor and you see something like lcd density. There you can change the number (320), save and exit and reboot. But i`am not sure what the lowest number is. At 240 touchwizz launcher crashes i know, maybe an alternate launcher doesn`t.
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Yes dpi can be changed, you need a file manager with root permissions like root explorer and go to system - build.prop (change ro to rw) - open with text editor and you see something like lcd density. There you can change the number (320), save and exit and reboot. But i`am not sure what the lowest number is. At 240 touchwizz launcher crashes i know, maybe an alternate launcher doesn`t.
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ah OK. I could even use an app from the market to do that?
Yeah I want to set it to 240. I don't plan to use touchwiz so hopefully everything should be fine
Thanks for clearing that up
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ah OK. I could even use an app from the market to do that?
Yeah I want to set it to 240. I don't plan to use touchwiz so hopefully everything should be fine
Thanks for clearing that up
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Better make a nandroid backup before changing the dpi in case something goes wrong.
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Better make a nandroid backup before changing the dpi in case something goes wrong.
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yeah made one already, & I've already changed the dpi thanks to you, but I've noticed one issue. When I go to dial a number, the keypad doesn't take up the whole screen. Is there a way to fix that?
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This is what it looks like atm
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This is what it looks like atm
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DPI changes do not work well with Samsung based roms because his framework not support redimensions. You will always have this effect. The only way you he to use dpi change properly is using AOSP, AOSP roms.
240 dpi
I have been using 240 dpi for a while now it has some issues like:
Dialer not aligned properly.
Camera button in phot mode only not aligned properly; but is completely usable.
SMemo not working when you try creating new memo.
Built in email not aligned properly; just as the dialer.
Calender Notifications not aligned properly.
Touch Wiz is completely un-usable; So make sure you change the launcher before changing DPI
Despite of these issue still 240 dpi looks gorgeous and I am planning to stick with it.
I used lcd desity changer to change dpi.
Caution: do not experiment much with different dpi settings as you may end up in boot loop. 220 dpi did this for me; luckily i had a nandroid backup.
But 240 dpi works as mentioned.
Commandroid said:
I have been using 240 dpi for a while now it has some issues like:
Dialer not aligned properly.
Camera button in phot mode only not aligned properly; but is completely usable.
SMemo not working when you try creating new memo.
Built in email not aligned properly; just as the dialer.
Calender Notifications not aligned properly.
Touch Wiz is completely un-usable; So make sure you change the launcher before changing DPI
Despite of these issue still 240 dpi looks gorgeous and I am planning to stick with it.
I used lcd desity changer to change dpi.
Caution: do not experiment much with different dpi settings as you may end up in boot loop. 220 dpi did this for me; luckily i had a nandroid backup.
But 240 dpi works as mentioned.
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yeah im not fussed with minor things like that. I was running an AOSP Rom at 240 and it was perfect. but I've decided to try a Samsung rom for a week to see if its more stable or provides more battery life. and while running it, I would prefer to have it running at 240dpi and noticed that the dialer was a bit off. but its not a major problem. I rarely make calls through the dialer so its not an issue but was just wondering if there was a 240dpi touchwiz dialer available
So the prime reason i root my devices is to mess around with the DPI. Has anyone tried any display densities besides the stock 320? If yes, how do you like it?
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So the prime reason i root my devices is to mess around with the DPI. Has anyone tried any display densities besides the stock 320? If yes, how do you like it?
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240 here. Everything working, no incompatible apps in Google play, because 240 is one of the standard values used by some devs.
Drifus Dreskeke said:
240 here. Everything working, no incompatible apps in Google play, because 240 is one of the standard values used by some devs.
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Wanna post a screenshot of 240 DPI, just of your homescreen or something?
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Wanna post a screenshot of 240 DPI, just of your homescreen or something?
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Sure!
Nova Prime launcher, 15 x 12
Icon pack Belle, donate version - size 95%
Minimal Clock
Power Toggles
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Drifus Dreskeke said:
240 here. Everything working, no incompatible apps in Google play, because 240 is one of the standard values used by some devs.
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Thanks @Drifus Dreskeke. Loving the screenshot too. I will give it a shot
Pardon my ignorance, would 240 make things larger? This would be great for my very poor eyes
Skid71 said:
Pardon my ignorance, would 240 make things larger? This would be great for my very poor eyes
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No. Instead, everything gets smaller, when you decrease the LCD density. To make things larger, increase it.
Usually we use this trick to make better use of the screen. More content and less interface area.
Try increasing the font size, or play with the accessibility settings. Maybe this can help you.
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No. Instead, everything gets smaller, when you decrease the LCD density. To make things larger, increase it.
Usually we use this trick to make better use of the screen. More content and less interface area.
Try increasing the font size, or play with the accessibility settings. Maybe this can help you.
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Those things certainly help. I wish you could modify the invert option. Triple tap to zoom is good. Just need a little more than the standard large or extra large font.
Thank you for the quick reply. Much appreciated.
I think I prefer 260 DPI. Everything seems to be working so far.
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I think I prefer 260 DPI. Everything seems to be working so far.
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You need reboot 2 times to verify if an app became incompatible. On 260 Botanicula, Bright weather and Angry Bird HD were blocked.
But if you don't use anything that is blocked, be happy! Like me, with the Nexus 5 on 261 (1 pixel before going into the world of phablets). ?