Hi all!
Quick question... say I'm running my phone at a DPI of 190, using something like LCD Density Modder for example.
But then, instead of running a stock AOSP launcher, I want to run something like LG's custom UI.
Problem is, everything is scaled incorrectly and all the borders are off... as I assume the launcher is trying to run at a stock 240 DPI.
How would I go about pushing changes to the launchers framework to scale to a 190 DPI?
Thanks!!!
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What recommendations would you guys make towards a good LCD density ammount?
When I changed mine the dialer and other things weren't proportioned right. That was with anything smaller than 240.
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Be forewarned when changing your DPI. There's a known issue with the newer android market not allowing you to install apps because of an incompatibility with different DPI's that the market can't handle.
Either, change the density back to stock (240DPI) download and install your application then switch back to whatever DPI you were using.
Also, there are many, many threads dedicated to switching back to the old market.
I'm using 220 with LP. I think the only issue I came across was the calender being slightly cut off. Dialer is fine.
Well, other than the market issue.
Unfortunately the search option seems to be missing and Google isnt being too helpful.
I'm curious if first its possible to change the DPI on the i9300 and if so if there are any recommended settings.
Main reason I want to do this is I find everything is too small. I know this is due to the HD screen but playing angry birds and other stuff is hard on the eyes.
I figure changing the DPI will make it bigger and easier on the eyes
This is the first thread I read where someone wants to increase the dpi. Usually people want to lower it. Lol
If you are rooted try the app LCD density from the market. It allows you to play with the dpi and if you don't have it checked to stay after a reboot it will go back to stock dpi after a reboot. This is good for if you are trying different dpis.
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graffixnyc said:
This is the first thread I read where someone wants to increase the dpi. Usually people want to lower it. Lol
If you are rooted try the app LCD density from the market. It allows you to play with the dpi and if you don't have it checked to stay after a reboot it will go back to stock dpi after a reboot. This is good for if you are trying different dpis.
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Thanks the app works but multiple apps start crashing when I up any amount. I started at 400 (fro default 320) and went down to 330 and same thing
You could try the Paranoidandroid Rom in the development section. It's fabulous in it's versatility, specially on this device because of it's size. It allows you to independently set the dpi and ui framework for the entire device including a per app list. So for example you could have all system apps set to display in tablet mode and all user downloaded apps set to their default phone ui & dpi or any combination in between.
You can also set framework and system DPI (statusbar, toast messages, etc.) the DPI on the stock rom is way to big in my opinion and I have old eyes. Most of the native Google Apps have a tablet display and the render dual pane and great on the S3.
Give it a try, I've messed around with the 3rd party apps and it's a pain compared to using Paranoid. Zero dpi related issues and makes the phone more functional in my opinion with the option of utilizing more screen real estate with tablet UI and DPI tweaking to your liking.
Build prop in System
this file
ro.sf.lcd_density=320
Change the last figure .
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kchino said:
You could try the Paranoidandroid Rom in the development section. It's fabulous in it's versatility, specially on this device because of it's size. It allows you to independently set the dpi and ui framework for the entire device including a per app list. So for example you could have all system apps set to display in tablet mode and all user downloaded apps set to their default phone ui & dpi or any combination in between.
You can also set framework and system DPI (statusbar, toast messages, etc.) the DPI on the stock rom is way to big in my opinion and I have old eyes. Most of the native Google Apps have a tablet display and the render dual pane and great on the S3.
Give it a try, I've messed around with the 3rd party apps and it's a pain compared to using Paranoid. Zero dpi related issues and makes the phone more functional in my opinion with the option of utilizing more screen real estate with tablet UI and DPI tweaking to your liking.
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Thanks ill give it a try
I flashed Novena ROM and attempted to change DPI to smaller. I tried a couple with buildprop editor and I got successful with 268 without constant soft rebooting (the phone hangs and basically the UI restart, button lights up and go to home screen). Any one successfully running Novena stock with small DPI without hangs?
Thanks great ROM BTW! I just like to run it with smaller icons and look overall.
I just changed mine to 240 and back. I do it manually with root explorer, I posted instructions on how in the novena thread actually....
Just know, that different dpis pull images from different folders within the framework, going to 240 pulls from the drawabke-hdpi folder, whereas stock is xhdpi, so the theme will not be the same because it is a lot of work to just theme stock tw DPI, not to mention all others as well.
That was rather longed lol
TL;DR works here
I found that the stock setting of 240 DPI made everything a little too large for my preferences. I tried 180 DPI first and that made everything a little bit too small. At 200 DPI everything seems just right, except that the stock launcher does not take advantage of the additional area. I installed the Google Now Launcher and that does make use of the additional area, and other launchers such as Nova likely do as well. I haven't installed anything other than the launcher from the Play Store yet, so I don't know if this will give me any issues with installing apps, but I know there are fixes available for this. Also, it is obviously very easy to change DPI by editing build.prop if you have root access, but there is also a method posted in the forums on how to change it without root.
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Does anyone know if there is anyway possible to make the Icons smaller on the Home Screen without rooting?
Thanks guys.
I want to do the same. the icons are big. I was trying to edit the build.prop with root explorer but it goes back to normal. I was trying to go from 320 DPI to 280 DPI but it won't change. may be it needs root to be able to work
With Nova Launcher the icon size & layout can be changed
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
I use it on my Nexus 7 & S5
I believe you can use adb commands to change the phone DPI.
Use at own risk
Hi, get Elixier Widget!
Make screen dpi smaller ?
Any news on making the home screen dpi smaller ? A while ago there was a flashable zip for ZU. I really hope someone will make one for the Z3C too