EDIT:
Turns out, at least on Cleanrom based on 4.1.2, using the Xposed per-app dpi settings module, the "Freestyle Windows Mode" (thanks to BlackBass595 for finding this name) a.k.a (I think) Cascade View can be enabled by setting Android System to a resolution of 600x1024 or higher. No need to change dpi (can leave at 0, which is default) if you don't want to (Thanks to Gahh Its Lee who spent some time testing this to determine this).
**This will not work with TouchWiz as your launcher, as it force closes with any change in resolution or dpi** (Apex, Nova, etc. all are fine)
If you're on Cleanrom ACE and want to try:
Install the Xposed Framework app from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Grab the Xposed App Settings and install:
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/microdownloads/xposed-app-settings.5/viewfile
Run the Xposed Framework Installer, choose "install/update".
Navigate to the "Modules" tab and check off Xposed App Settings to activate the module.
Reboot.
Open Xposed App Settings in app drawer, select Android System. Turn per-app settings on with the toggle, set resolution to 600x1024 or higher and save. Reboot.
Cheers.
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OP:
Using Cleanrom ACE and Xposed framework to run per-app dpi settings, not sure if the latter makes any difference.
The first of the 2 apps I drag into multiwindow often, but not always, let's me "pin" and resize it. I can't figure out why it isn't an option for all apps? If anyone can shed some light on how this works I'd appreciate it.
It's a really cool feature, used it to "pin" and reduce the size of Xbox smartglass remote so I could control the Xbox while still having most of my phone screen operating as normal.
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Bump.
Do I just suck at search (I tried) or does no-one know what I'm talking about?
I can't find anything about this anywhere, except that it was supposed to be an upcoming feature in the Verizon LTE Galaxy Note 10.1 - which is why I was surprised to see it in 4.1.2 which CleanROM ACE is based on.
EDIT:
So, I definitely suck a *little* bit as searching. This thing is called "Cascade View" and someone was asking about it in the AT&T forums:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093306
But at least no one in that thread seemed aware that it is in fact an available feature (guy was on Cleanrom also).
Feature is detailed by Samsung in:
http://developer.samsung.com/s-pen-sdk/technical-docs-09
Still would love to know how to get all of my apps to work as free windows if anybody knows.
Never knew about this..I would like to know how to do this as well
Jaybenosa said:
Never knew about this..I would like to know how to do this as well
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Edited OP with info for trying this out yourself. I didn't notice this when on Jelly Beans (4.1.1) so I think it's 4.1.2 only.
Great find! Just got it working. Set 240DPI with 1024x600 layout for Android System and SystemUI. Looks great, and made an amazing phone ever more amazing. Thanks!
this is really cool.
do you always have to drag two windows into multiwindow, pin one of the apps, and then exit the other app to get this to work? it would be a lot more useful if i could just pin directly from multiwindow without having to drag two apps.
kimdoocheol said:
this is really cool.
do you always have to drag two windows into multiwindow, pin one of the apps, and then exit the other app to get this to work? it would be a lot more useful if i could just pin directly from multiwindow without having to drag two apps.
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Unfortunately yes, for now. I'm hoping someone out there figures out how to port over the multi window dock from the Samsung tablets as they have button toggles for launching apps as a free window or in split view. I thought there might be a flashbarservice.apk that coukd simply be replaced but sadly it wasn't so simple.
If I ever find or see that someone else has figured out a way, I'll update here.
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Also worth noting is this doesn't work with touch wiz launcher.
blackbass595 said:
Also worth noting is this doesn't work with touch wiz launcher.
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Thanks, added that to the OP. Too bad that didn't work for you though.
So, I tried grabbing a 10.1 rom to see if I could bring over some stuff and inject it into Cleanrom, but didn't have much luck as I don't know what all the dependencies are for multiwindow. Maybe if I spent enough time, but there might be an easier way.
I think the best solution would be to modify flashbarservice.apk so that it launches apps in freestyle and pinnable window mode by default. I decompiled the apk and dug around the smalis but I can't make heads or tails of it. Each line of code seems to do so little, and I can't find one where I can set "FREE_STYLE" or "FREE_AND_PINUP_STYLE" as a modifier for the launch intent, rather than "SPLIT_ZONE_A" or "SPLIT_ZONE_B" which it must default to. The Samsung SDK also keeps referencing SMultiWindowManager which I don't see a trace of.
No idea. Maybe something that actually knows something about coding apps could figure it out. It'd be really awesome to open up the apps in the window mode, just like a computer. There's even a button to maximize them to full screen lol.
tarheeldan said:
Thanks, added that to the OP. Too bad that didn't work for you though.
So, I tried grabbing a 10.1 rom to see if I could bring over some stuff and inject it into Cleanrom, but didn't have much luck as I don't know what all the dependencies are for multiwindow. Maybe if I spent enough time, but there might be an easier way.
I think the best solution would be to modify flashbarservice.apk so that it launches apps in freestyle and pinnable window mode by default. I decompiled the apk and dug around the smalis but I can't make heads or tails of it. Each line of code seems to do so little, and I can't find one where I can set "FREE_STYLE" or "FREE_AND_PINUP_STYLE" as a modifier for the launch intent, rather than "SPLIT_ZONE_A" or "SPLIT_ZONE_B" which it must default to. The Samsung SDK also keeps referencing SMultiWindowManager which I don't see a trace of.
No idea. Maybe something that actually knows something about coding apps could figure it out. It'd be really awesome to open up the apps in the window mode, just like a computer. There's even a button to maximize them to full screen lol.
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Easy... Look for the smali code that says "use this for freestyle in other roms" ...you're welcome. Lol
I noticed that sometimes I could get the the pin to appear by swiping down at the very top of the window.
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sleevasteve said:
I noticed that sometimes I could get the the pin to appear by swiping down at the very top of the window.
Sent from my unlocked & underclocked Galaxy Note 2
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Interesting. I tried, I can't seem to get it to work with my clumsy fingers though.
blackbass595 said:
Easy... Look for the smali code that says "use this for freestyle in other roms" ...you're welcome. Lol
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LOL. I wish!
I got Eclipse and the ADT package and tried my hand at messing with the smalis. The AppListWindow and CenterBarWindow both have lines with what I'm looking for but I don't know enough about what the code does to know what to change. Plus, when I tried exporting the APK from Eclipse and loading it on the phone it force closed so I don't think I even know how to re-compile it properly.
There's no references to the resizeable window mode in CenterBarWindow.smali, only the split zone:
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move-object/from16 v0, p0
iget v12, v0, Lcom/sec/android/app/FlashBarService/CenterBarWindow;->mFocusZoneInfo:I
sget v13, Landroid/sec/multiwindow/Constants$WindowManagerPolicy;->WINDOW_MODE_OPTION_SPLIT_ZONE_A:I
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In AppListWindow though, the resizeable window option is referenced:
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.local v2, taskInfo:Landroid/app/ActivityManager$RunningTaskInfo;
iget v4, v2, Landroid/app/ActivityManager$RunningTaskInfo;->windowMode:I
sget v5, Landroid/sec/multiwindow/Constants$WindowManagerPolicy;->WINDOW_MODE_OPTION_COMMON_RESIZE:I
and-int/2addr v4, v5
if-eqz v4, :cond_1
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This question is directed to anyone who knows the inner workings of the vending.apk and the android market itself. Through another post about density settings, it seems pretty apparent that, while having density set at 161 allows all the apps in the market to show up, there are still plenty of apps that won't actually RUN unless you are set at 160/159. So it turns into a Catch 22 situation. I know I have used device spoofing via an altered build.prop (or an apk that does the same) for getting apps to appear that are 'proprietary' to other, specific devices, but I'm wondering if it MIGHT be possible to spoof the market into reading our Nooks at being 161 devices, while we are actually at 160 while within our rom (I'm on CM7). This has probably been proposed somewhere else, but I couldn't locate a thread...Anyone have any input about this possibility? If something like this is NOT possible, please let the users know also, if you have a minute. Thanks for looking...(Idea..could we get a secondary "market161" .apk created that we could use indepedently of the one in the latest Gapps to achieve the desired effect?)
You could write a widget that toggles ro.sf.lcd.density in build.prop between two values, and then use Tasker to toggle the widget when you open the Market (and flip it back when you leave it). But I'm not sure if the Market checks the value in build.prop or what the device is currently using, so it might require a reboot instead.
My Density is set at 200 and everything works just fine (including both Market and Maps).
Mine is set at 240 (need new glasses?) and everything seems to be ok
Trust me...there are enough that don't run at 200....otherwise I wouldn't have bothered posting. 160 seems to be magic for compatibility/scaling, and 160+X gets best market access.
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ganovim said:
Mine is set at 240 (need new glasses?) and everything seems to be ok
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I actually would assume the 240 would work.. since it's 1 of the 3 native android app densities that devs mass market through compatibility mode to ensure mucho marketshare (120,160,240)..but the icons and such at 240 are just too huge ...can't do it...reminds me of those physical phones with humongous buttons that people have in their house. When I see someone using a new tablet, like take the Galaxy, I can tell pretty much immediately whether they're running stock from the look of their homescreen...Huge, ghastly, labeled icons +(bloatware)=someone not using their device to the full potential, and that makes my inner nerd sad. Nope, even if I go blind I won't do 240....if only because "it just LOOKS stock. The same reason SPB mobile lasted about a week on my nook.
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FrasierCrane said:
You could write a widget that toggles ro.sf.lcd.density in build.prop between two values, and then use Tasker to toggle the widget when you open the Market (and flip it back when you leave it). But I'm not sure if the Market checks the value in build.prop or what the device is currently using, so it might require a reboot instead.
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Thanks...this is exactly what kind of info I needed...new project...sigh..will give it a shot after work tonight...Thanks.
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FrasierCrane said:
You could write a widget that toggles ro.sf.lcd.density in build.prop between two values, and then use Tasker to toggle the widget when you open the Market (and flip it back when you leave it). But I'm not sure if the Market checks the value in build.prop or what the device is currently using, so it might require a reboot instead.
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BTW..Is Tasker's U.I. still absolutely archaic? I love all the possibilities from the app.. but it's such a nightmare to use. Is there any other 1 out there that might be easier on the brain?
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mazook98 said:
I actually would assume the 240 would work.. since it's 1 of the 3 native android app densities that devs mass market through compatibility mode to ensure mucho marketshare (120,160,240)..but the icons and such at 240 are just too huge ...can't do it...reminds me of those physical phones with humongous buttons that people have in their house. When I see someone using a new tablet, like take the Galaxy, I can tell pretty much immediately whether they're running stock from the look of their homescreen...Huge, ghastly, labeled icons +(bloatware)=someone not using their device to the full potential, and that makes my inner nerd sad. Nope, even if I go blind I won't do 240....if only because "it just LOOKS stock. The same reason SPB mobile lasted about a week on my nook.
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You're really making me want to track you down so I can change your density settings just to mess with you
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wretchedlocket said:
You're really making me want to track you down so I can change your density settings just to mess with you
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It would be SO on....
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mazook98 said:
BTW..Is Tasker's U.I. still absolutely archaic? I love all the possibilities from the app.. but it's such a nightmare to use. Is there any other 1 out there that might be easier on the brain?
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It's a pain sometimes, since everything is buried under submenus. I don't think there's anything else comparable, though.
The reason I have the density set at 161 isn't because apps are filtered. It was due to a bug in the Market apk and the Maps apk. Maps 5.1.x would crash on startup on tablets with LCD density 160. Google has fixed this with the most recent version. Unfortunately, Google has not fixed the Market yet. Tablets+160 causes the "my apps" list to not populate.
dalingrin said:
The reason I have the density set at 161 isn't because apps are filtered. It was due to a bug in the Market apk and the Maps apk. Maps 5.1.x would crash on startup on tablets with LCD density 160. Google has fixed this with the most recent version. Unfortunately, Google has not fixed the Market yet. Tablets+160 causes the "my apps" list to not populate.
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Thanks so much for saving me from making this a bigger issue than it is...I don't need " my apps " to populate since I'm tethered to my Evo about 95% of the time, where they naturally all populate ...I'll just bump it down to 160 permanently, and if ever it becomes something I absolutely need, Ill just bump it back....Thanks for all your amazing work..Donation on the way when I get home from work.
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Maybe im the only one, but whats the visual difference between 160 and 161? why is 160 better?
john10101 said:
Maybe im the only one, but whats the visual difference between 160 and 161? why is 160 better?
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There are just some apps that wont run / scale correctly unless its at 160... they will just hang and load 4 ever or force close unless they are set at 1 of the 3 native densities for android application development... at least that's what I can glean.. no difference though in appearance, unless you're a cyborg.
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oh this is why my app list wouldnt populate. it doesnt bother me most of the time. everyone seems to have their dpi set for so low. i have mine at 132.33 if i remember it right. can't be any bigger than 140 for sure.
can anyone give me an example of an app that crashes or does not show up on the market due to density conflicts?
the reason i ask is because i run hyperdroid on my HD2 at the default 167. this setting is just plain awesome compared to the 240. i have never had an issue with apps not showing up or crashes / anything due to resolution at this size.
or is this one of the default dev res' and i'm just talking nonsense.
let me know so i can test on my hd2.
pxldtz said:
can anyone give me an example of an app that crashes or does not show up on the market due to density conflicts?
the reason i ask is because i run hyperdroid on my HD2 at the default 167. this setting is just plain awesome compared to the 240. i have never had an issue with apps not showing up or crashes / anything due to resolution at this size.
or is this one of the default dev res' and i'm just talking nonsense.
let me know so i can test on my hd2.
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Here's one...Try "Fruit Slice" at 161....then try it at others if you want...then run it at 160.
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THIS WAS POSTED IN THE skyrocket forum but since we share the same problem I post this here as well .
Part A_
1_ On the GNOTE 's Gallery a Simple hack to allow full size of 'wallpaper'
here it is : http://www.mediafire.com/?84yb70al1fewdhk
there is a known bug you need to select portrait size then you can reselect the landscape size
Using the Intl NOte's Gallery is bug free and allows that feature.
(not sure if this gallery will work well for the skyrocket users )
(but I dont think its needed either if you guys need a modified gallery I will post how to modify it also )
Part B_
_framework.jar\smali\android\service\wallpaper\WallpaperService$Engine.smali
find :
method doOffsetsChanged()V
then
find :
Code:
.line 735
const/high16 v1, 0x3f00
.line 736
.local v1, xOffset:F
const/4 v2, 0x0
.line 737
.local v2, yOffset:F
const/4 v3, 0x0
.line 738
.local v3, xOffsetStep:F
const/4 v4, 0x0
.line 739
.local v4, yOffsetStep:F
:try_start_0
iget-boolean v9, p0, Landroid/service/wallpaper/WallpaperService$Engine;->mPendingSync:Z
replace with
Code:
.line 735
:try_start_0
iget v1, p0, Landroid/service/wallpaper/WallpaperService$Engine;->mPendingXOffset:F
.line 736
.local v1, xOffset:F
iget v2, p0, Landroid/service/wallpaper/WallpaperService$Engine;->mPendingYOffset:F
.line 737
.local v2, yOffset:F
iget v3, p0, Landroid/service/wallpaper/WallpaperService$Engine;->mPendingXOffsetStep:F
.line 738
.local v3, xOffsetStep:F
iget v4, p0, Landroid/service/wallpaper/WallpaperService$Engine;->mPendingYOffsetStep:F
.line 739
.local v4, yOffsetStep:F
iget-boolean v9, p0, Landroid/service/wallpaper/WallpaperService$Engine;->mPendingSync:Z
note that the line numbers might not be the same .
if you use this in your rom please mention my name somewhere
a simple thanks goes a long way a coffee even further
I will continue to help as much as I can. We have a skyrocket and note so i am trying to pinpoint what exactly is different side by side
I'm not home right now, but I pulled the TW Launcher from the Captivate KK4 2.3.5 update. The dpi was all off, of course, but scrolling worked.
Also, I decompiled Launcher Pro as well since scrolling works on that launcher.
As soon as I'm back in front of a computer I can upload them for reference, if needed.
I am pretty sure onky 2.3.6 has the issue on the skyrocket
(scrolling works fine on ours.. 2.3.5)
Will upload files asap
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heads up its fixed
DAGr8 said:
heads up its fixed
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Nice work, incredible.
Send it over if you want someone to test it.
EDIT: and what was the solution?
EDIT 2: Saw your other post. Nice find DAGr8.
lactardjosh said:
Nice work, incredible.
Send it over if you want someone to test it.
EDIT: and what was the solution?
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very easy
OP updated .
i shodul have comsidered looking at the intl note but I didnt believe they had it working .
I tried the bravia engine mod for the intl note this morning (that actually works on our phone) and noticed the intl note's gallery had the landscape feature for the wallpaper , so I went straight for it .
Sweeeet
Now i can move on to the Next items on my list. ...bluetooth reconnect (though mine is working fine now i think)
Sound issues
Top notch man I knew someone more experienced could find the solution! It would have taken me weeks
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DAGr8, are your changes backwards?
My framework.jar has the smali code you're saying to change it to already.
Just out of curiosity, what's the procedure for recompiling and recompiling stuff like that? I do non-android related Java coding, so I know crap about androids internals, but I'd love to take a hacking surgical knife to things someday.
lactardjosh said:
DAGr8, are your changes backwards?
My framework.jar has the smali code you're saying to change it to already.
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rofl yes they are . I edited it now
Dagr8,
I replace the Galary3D with the stock one and set permission. Restarted the phone but i still don't find the option for portrait or landscape mode when choosing wallpaper as my S2. Did i miss any step?
Thanks
sweetboy02125 said:
Dagr8,
I replace the Galary3D with the stock one and set permission. Restarted the phone but i still don't find the option for portrait or landscape mode when choosing wallpaper as my S2. Did i miss any step?
Thanks
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im confused a bit here , you have askyrocket right ?
and what gallery were you using prior to this one ?
you shoudl use the 2.3.5 gallery ,
Face Of Boe said:
Just out of curiosity, what's the procedure for recompiling and recompiling stuff like that? I do non-android related Java coding, so I know crap about androids internals, but I'd love to take a hacking surgical knife to things someday.
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Man, I'm with you bro. I'm almost done with my Network Security degree, and sometimes I think I should have gone for programing instead, but I think is easier to find a job on Networking. A little direction on how to get things started would be nice, so DAGr8 wouldn't have to do all the job by himself.
Thanks for all your awesome job.
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DAGr8 said:
im confused a bit here , you have askyrocket right ?
and what gallery were you using prior to this one ?
you shoudl use the 2.3.5 gallery ,
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No i don't have the skyrocket. Now i'm confused. I thought just replace the file you provide(option A) in Mediafire to the stock Galary3D Note to be able to enable to choose scrolling wallpaper.
sweetboy02125 said:
No i don't have the skyrocket. Now i'm confused. I thought just replace the file you provide(option A) in Mediafire to the stock Galary3D Note to be able to enable to choose scrolling wallpaper.
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no the fix is much more 'complex' . requires framewokr.jar edits , you can flash my rom its built in now . all the gallery allowed you to do is to have a landscape wallpaper instead .
sweetboy02125 said:
Dagr8,
I replace the Galary3D with the stock one and set permission. Restarted the phone but i still don't find the option for portrait or landscape mode when choosing wallpaper as my S2. Did i miss any step?
Thanks
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see the part I put in bold ? thats why I thought you had an s2
DAGr8 said:
no the fix is much more 'complex' . requires framewokr.jar edits , you can flash my rom its built in now . all the gallery allowed you to do is to have a landscape wallpaper instead .
see the part I put in bold ? thats why I thought you had an s2
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hahah Got it. Yes i do have the ATT S2 2.3.4 and it has the option to choose portrait/landscape. Misunderstood bro...
****x76 said:
Man, I'm with you bro. I'm almost done with my Network Security degree, and sometimes I think I should have gone for programing instead, but I think is easier to find a job on Networking. A little direction on how to get things started would be nice, so DAGr8 wouldn't have to do all the job by himself.
Thanks for all your awesome job.
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What I did to pull it and do the edits was to adb pull /system/framework/framework.jar then edited the lines in a text editor, then just adb pushed <location of edited file> (to) /system/framework/framework.jar
Hope it helps
EDIT::::
This is what I did, figure I'd explain on it.. adb pull /system/framework/framework.jar
That pulled it into my android platform-tools.
then I had to decompile the framework .jar I used the android apk tool to decompile it by in cmd (file location of the android apk tool) apktool d framework.jar ./out
which made a file called out. out>smali>android>service>wallpaper then find WallpaperService$Engine.smali
I edited the .smali in notepad.. Follow Da_g's OP to edit the lines. (For me the lines were the same as his, but may not be for you).
after you've edited it, save it then you have to recompile it.
back to cmd; apktool b -f -d out it'll recomplie it all to out>dist> framework.jar
then you need to adb push the framework back to system/framework/framework.jar
for me i used root explorer to make the /system R/W its quicker for me then doing it in adb shell.
Hope it helps those confused and I mean no disrespect to Da_g for positing this, just hope this would save some time for those that dont know how to do it.
And Da_g, if I posted this in the wrong place, Sorry, just let me know and I'll remove it.
Excellent!
dkirchik said:
What I did to pull it and do the edits was to adb pull /system/framework/framework.jar then edited the lines in a text editor, then just adb pushed <location of edited file> (to) /system/framework/framework.jar
Hope it helps
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Dagr8...just a heads up...the skyrocket gallery already allows for lanscape and portrait. ..and scrolling has not been an issue
Again..it may be a 2.3.5 vs 2.3.6 issue but our skyrocket does both with no modifications needed
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I've recently updated to Jesters Liquid beta rom and now to the new 2.7 version if this makes any difference. I used to have a setting on the stock rom that allowed me to view all my apps as a list instead of pages of icons. I can't find this setting now. Is this due to Nova launcher, ICS, or me just not being able to find it? I really, really prefer a list with large text, much like the manage apps list that shows up, instead of a bunch of little icons that all look similar to older eyes that also don't see colors well.
I use Go Contacts ex and it's dialer, but this seems to be the same with the stock dialer. If I program a number to speed dial that has pauses inserted int he number, the call will not go through. It worked on the stock rom, but not on the newer roms. Is there a different dialer I could try or some other setting I can use to make these numbers with the pauses work again? (that's a trick from long ago where you would insert a pause after the phone number and then another number after it, like a password or access code, so that you could get into a voicemail system, etc. by just using your speed dial)
Pop up notification from a phone call. Any way to really increase the size of the text on this? I don't have any contact pictures downloaded, so I need to be able to see the name or number of who's calling. Any suggestions?
The status bar at the very top. I think I've figured out most of the icons, but could use a little help to be sure. Left to right it looks like
Bluetooth Screen brightness Location settings? (does this turn on and off GPS or what?) Refresh (is this to turn off sync features or what does it do) Wifi, Flashlight. How did I do?
I can come up with more questions, but I'm guessing you're tired of reading by now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
So, 24 hours, almost 200 views and not one response? I must have asked the most difficult noob questions ever, or am just so stoooopid that no one wants to waste their time with me. Wonder which one it is?
I can only help with the status bar question.....
Go to Menu.... System settings .... Interface ....... Status bar ....... Toggles....... Power widget ....... Widget button order.
From there you can see what is selected and the associated icons. I have changed the defaults, so I don't know if your guesses are correct. From the Power widget menu, choose Widget buttons to change which buttons are displayed.
Probably just a bunch of Silverado drivers don't like Fords
see useless answers below ---> \/
F350-6 said:
I've recently updated to Jesters Liquid beta rom and now to the new 2.7 version if this makes any difference. I used to have a setting on the stock rom that allowed me to view all my apps as a list instead of pages of icons. I can't find this setting now. Is this due to Nova launcher, ICS, or me just not being able to find it? I really, really prefer a list with large text, much like the manage apps list that shows up, instead of a bunch of little icons that all look similar to older eyes that also don't see colors well.
I'm using Apex launcher on Liquid's pure ICS, not Nova on Jester's, but they're more alike than different and you can install Apex if Nova doesn't have this. But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for. Likewise, go to the App Drawer and click on Menu and it should give you the same option, or Settings -->Device -->Apps
I use Go Contacts ex and it's dialer, but this seems to be the same with the stock dialer. If I program a number to speed dial that has pauses inserted int he number, the call will not go through. It worked on the stock rom, but not on the newer roms. Is there a different dialer I could try or some other setting I can use to make these numbers with the pauses work again? (that's a trick from long ago where you would insert a pause after the phone number and then another number after it, like a password or access code, so that you could get into a voicemail system, etc. by just using your speed dial)
I use the stock dialer, so I'm not sure about Go, but having used it in the past, I'm sure what you're looking for is in there. You might want to see if there's a FAQ section on their website, or go to one of the less technical forums and do a search in their apps section. Alternately, you could try DW Dialer, EX Dialer or Dialer One and see if they better meet your needs.
Pop up notification from a phone call. Any way to really increase the size of the text on this? I don't have any contact pictures downloaded, so I need to be able to see the name or number of who's calling. Any suggestions?
Try Settings --> Display -->Font Size
or
Settings -->System-->Accessibility and see if the app it suggests helps
or
search for Accessibility in the Play Store.
Also, maybe a different theme or dialer would help.
The status bar at the very top. I think I've figured out most of the icons, but could use a little help to be sure. Left to right it looks like
Bluetooth Screen brightness Location settings? (does this turn on and off GPS or what?) Refresh (is this to turn off sync features or what does it do) Wifi, Flashlight. How did I do?
Everyone's is going to be different.
Go to
Settings -->Shortcuts-->Interface-->General and/or StatusBar. Check and uncheck stuff and see what it does. You won't break anything, though you might want to do a back up first in case you just really screw it up.
I can come up with more questions, but I'm guessing you're tired of reading by now, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You might not have enough posts yet to post in the Dev section, but you can certainly scroll through it and see if other folks have asked the same questions.
bikerbob1789 said:
I can only help with the status bar question.....
Go to Menu.... System settings .... Interface ....... Status bar ....... Power widget ....... Widget button order.
From there you can see what is selected and the associated icons. I have changed the defaults, so I don't know if your guesses are correct. From the Power widget menu, choose Widget buttons to change which buttons are displayed.
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Thanks, but when I go Menu .... Systems Settings....Interface....statusbar I get the following options
General
Toggles
Clock
Battery
Signal
I'm not seeing Power widget anywhere
Edit: Found Power widget under Toggles.
Thanks.
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Probably just a bunch of Silverado drivers don't like Fords
You might not have enough posts yet to post in the Dev section, but you can certainly scroll through it and see if other folks have asked the same questions.
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I'm not allowed up there yet, but I have read the thread hoping to find the answers I am looking for.
FirePsych said:
I'm using Apex launcher on Liquid's pure ICS, not Nova on Jester's, but they're more alike than different and you can install Apex if Nova doesn't have this. But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for. Likewise, go to the App Drawer and click on Menu and it should give you the same option, or Settings -->Device -->Apps
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I haven't found it in Nova. I thought I had looked at Apex before, but if it offers a list view, then I'll switch. Thanks for the tip.
FirePsych said:
I use the stock dialer, so I'm not sure about Go, but having used it in the past, I'm sure what you're looking for is in there. You might want to see if there's a FAQ section on their website, or go to one of the less technical forums and do a search in their apps section. Alternately, you could try DW Dialer, EX Dialer or Dialer One and see if they better meet your needs.
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I tried it on the stock dialer too. The problem appears to be related to the stock dialer programming. I think the dialer apps I've played with somehow just piggyback off the stock dialer for function.
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Try Settings --> Display -->Font Size
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I guess I'm looking for a few steps up from Huge.
And I've got Big Font installed, but it only works on some items, not all of them.
FirePsych said:
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search for Accessibility in the Play Store.
Also, maybe a different theme or dialer would help.
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I haven't had much luck searching. Everything seems to be centered around a larger contact picture instead of larger text. I don't have any contact pictures in the phone, so that doesn't help me.
Thank you for taking the time to reply though.
F350-6 said:
..............But either way, try hitting the menu key, then Manage Apps, it should give you a list like you're looking for.
I haven't found it in Nova. I thought I had looked at Apex before, but if it offers a list view, then I'll switch. Thanks for the tip.
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And just to be clear. If I select Manage Apps, a list of apps does show up like I'm wanting, but that menu is made for stopping, uninstalling, etc. I would like my app drawer button or whatever you call it to display my apps as a list when I'm looking for an app to open. I'll download Apex and give it a spin
It's an inelegant solution but maybe a good start. Download ES File explorer. That has an app manager button that lists everything in text format. Click in an app and it gives you a choice for details or open.
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FirePsych said:
It's an inelegant solution but maybe a good start. Download ES File explorer. That has an app manager button that lists everything in text format. Click in an app and it gives you a choice for details or open.
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That kind of works. If I leave the app manager open in list view as the last thing in that app, then each time the app is opened I get a list view of apps. It requires pushing on the app and then pushing open, but at least it's a list, so I'm happy. Apex lets me move the app icon out of the way and stick the ES app in it's place, so this will work for now I think.
F350-6 said:
That kind of works. If I leave the app manager open in list view as the last thing in that app, then each time the app is opened I get a list view of apps. It requires pushing on the app and then pushing open, but at least it's a list, so I'm happy. Apex lets me move the app icon out of the way and stick the ES app in it's place, so this will work for now I think.
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It's a Sense thing. I think most of what you're looking for is available stock on Sense based roms.
Someone just developed a new one based on the BAMF leak and it's pretty smooth.
Take a look at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883907
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It's a Sense thing. I think most of what you're looking for is available stock on Sense based roms.
Someone just developed a new one based on the BAMF leak and it's pretty smooth.
Take a look at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883907
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I'll look, but honestly, I really don't enjoy switching to new roms. It takes me forever to get everything up and running the way I want it and to learn almost enough to function daily with it. I do like the list view though, so I'll keep an eye on reports of battery life. I did try the BAMF leak and was extremely disappointed with the battery life (running extended battery) and data drops. That was my first new rom (I originally rooted just to get rid of bloatware), and I was complaining about my dislikes on another forum when someone pointed me to Liquid's version here. I downloaded Jesters beta version and loved it compared to the BAMF leak. After having read all the internet articles, I was under the impression that the BAMF leak was the cat's meow. Now I realize those articles are about as unbiased as the national so called news.
Is Santod's new sense rom as laggy as the BAMF leak, or have they tweaked that out of it by now.
F350-6 said:
I'll look, but honestly, I really don't enjoy switching to new roms. It takes me forever to get everything up and running the way I want it and to learn almost enough to function daily with it. I do like the list view though, so I'll keep an eye on reports of battery life. I did try the BAMF leak and was extremely disappointed with the battery life (running extended battery) and data drops. That was my first new rom (I originally rooted just to get rid of bloatware), and I was complaining about my dislikes on another forum when someone pointed me to Liquid's version here. I downloaded Jesters beta version and loved it compared to the BAMF leak. After having read all the internet articles, I was under the impression that the BAMF leak was the cat's meow. Now I realize those articles are about as unbiased as the national so called news.
Is Santod's new sense rom as laggy as the BAMF leak, or have they tweaked that out of it by now.
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Almost no comparison to BAMF. Much smoother. Honestly, not as smooth as Liquid/Jester but data/signal seems more stable and almist everything works.
If visual stuff, contrast and ease if use are issues for you, it's worth a spin. I'm also running Apex. I don't know if that contributes to lag over the native Sense, but it has the features I want.
Yeah, switching toms is a royal pain, but you do what ya gotta do.
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Hello. Can someone help me learn about dpi settings?
I recall seeing a post in Beans thread that explained how to change the dpi globally to desired setting and then noted the app exceptions to be changed in the per app dpi; however, I've gone back 18 pages (and will continue to look) and still haven't found it.
I also titled search for dpi, read the majority of those threads and haven't found it there either.
I'd love to better understand what it does for me, such as applications opening in a tablet mode instead? I do realize it makes stuff smaller and sharper?
Thnx!
grimloktt said:
Hello. Can someone help me learn about dpi settings?
I recall seeing a post in Beans thread that explained how to change the dpi globally to desired setting and then noted the app exceptions to be changed in the per app dpi; however, I've gone back 18 pages (and will continue to look) and still haven't found it.
I also titled search for dpi, read the majority of those threads and haven't found it there either.
I'd love to better understand what it does for me, such as applications opening in a tablet mode instead? I do realize it makes stuff smaller and sharper?
Thnx!
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Changing the DPI of apps is what ParanoidAndroid is famous for so if you want to see it in action the easiest way to see oer app DPI settings would be to watch some PA videos about it.
As for the Beans global app DPI changes I have no earthly clue, I run CleanRom and Vanilla Rootbox mostly, but if you want to mess around with it look up the Xposed Framework and the plugin for it that allows per app DPI changes. I would install that and play around with it if it was my first time using per app DPI settings.
I wish I could be more specific about Beans but seeing as how I dont run it I have no clue about it.... Maybe someone who does will be able to help a bit more.
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shangrila500 said:
Changing the DPI of apps is what ParanoidAndroid is famous for so if you want to see it in action the easiest way to see oer app DPI settings would be to watch some PA videos about it.
As for the Beans global app DPI changes I have no earthly clue, I run CleanRom and Vanilla Rootbox mostly, but if you want to mess around with it look up the Xposed Framework and the plugin for it that allows per app DPI changes. I would install that and play around with it if it was my first time using per app DPI settings.
I wish I could be more specific about Beans but seeing as how I dont run it I have no clue about it.... Maybe someone who does will be able to help a bit more.
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Thank you. I'm familiar and have Xposed Framework installed along with App Settings and can change per app dpi. I'm just trying to better educate myself on what apps are good for "phablet" or tablet mode and how to get them there. Also, wondering about global changes. I have the below instructions but am just trying to read up what I can expect to see, etc...
"navigate to "system" and long press "build.prop", and choose to "open with - text editor". There should be 2 lines, 1 near the top, and 1 near the bottom that say something along the line of ro.sf.lcd_density=320, change that number to 240. Do that for both lines."
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Thank you. I'm familiar and have Xposed Framework installed along with App Settings and can change per app dpi. I'm just trying to better educate myself on what apps are good for "phablet" or tablet mode and how to get them there. Also, wondering about global changes. I have the below instructions but am just trying to read up what I can expect to see, etc...
"navigate to "system" and long press "build.prop", and choose to "open with - text editor". There should be 2 lines, 1 near the top, and 1 near the bottom that say something along the line of ro.sf.lcd_density=320, change that number to 240. Do that for both lines."
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As far as I understood build prop changes it for all your apps and can cause some to not work properly with the Play store hence why they came out with the work around with PA and Xposed.
A lot of apps have tablet mode that gets activated when you change the dpi, the best way is just to test really. I havent seen a definitive list of which apps work and which dont so....
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Change Pixel Density for Galaxy Note 3 and Recommended DPI Settings for System Apps.
Requires Root!
Works on any Rom!
With the Note 3 Packing a 1920x1080 resolution, the first thing I did when I got the phone was work on taking advantage of the real estate the screen has to offer. Many of the Pixel density settings from the Note 2 work on the Note 3, but keep in mind the formula changed with the new screen size and resolution change. I'm just going to call it "Preferred DPI" as most will agree, its a comfortable viewing option.
The easiest way I have found is to change the overall layout from 480 to 320, then going in and tweaking some individual apps.
Overall most of the apps will function as normal, however some system apps will not look right, especially the Dialer and Camera/Gallery views.
Note 2:
Factory DPI: 320
Preferred DPI: 240
Note 3
Factory DPI: 480
Preferred DPI: 320
To change all apps and programs to be viewed in 320 mode is to modify the build.prop settings.
There are multiple ways to do this, but the easiest I have found is to download Rom Toolbox. The Lite version will allow you to easily edit the app. Support your devs, buy pro or donate and give credit to these app & rom creators.
Rom Toolbox Lite Rom Toolbox Pro
Step 1: Changing phone pixel density from 480 to 320
Open Rom Toolbox
Go to the Performance Tab
Select the build.prop Editor
Click the Magnifying Glass to search
Type in "Density"
Click on the ro.sf.lcd_density
Change the Property Value from 480 to 320
Click YES on reboot prompt
Step 2: Download and Install Xposed Framework and App Settings Module
Without rewriting guides that are already available, you can read the general guides here on how to install Xposed Framework.
Guide by Max from High on Android
Download Xposed Framework by Xda Developer rovo89
Download Xposed App Settings Module by rovo89 & Tunstwenty
You will need to install Xposed Framework, and the Xposed App Settings Module by clicking on the above threads. The threads are maintained and updated regularly. Xposed has the ability to update itself, and also provides updates to the modules, which is a great feature.
Once these are installed you can then begin to change apps back to 480 DPI if they don't look right.
Step 3:Recommended Apps to Revert to Stock Density
You can change any app you wish, but the ones that I recommend to keep at stock DPI mainly due to cropping issues are the dialer, contacts, camera, and gallery.
I am currently running Jellybombed Rom, so you may see some extra apps in screenshots, as well as blue text.
I also ran this on the stock rooted Samsung Rom, and the Rooted Deodexed rom before going to Jellybomb.
These are my personal preferences, and im sure I have more than I need selected, but I wanted to make sure all elements worked.
Camera for example has many sub apps such as editing and trimming.
Contacts has 4 tabs for Phone, Groups, Favorites, Contacts
Phone has 4 tabs for Keypad, Logs, Favorites, Contacts.
Bolded are the most essential, the non bolded are personal preference. Feel free to add your own.
com.arcsoft.picmovie
com.arcsoft.picturesbest.app
com.android.app.popupcalculator Calculator
com.sec.android.app.camera Camera
com.sec.factory.camera Camera
com.sec.android.app.collage Samsung Gallery
com.sec.phone - Phone
com.android.contacts - Contacts
com.android.providers.telephony
com.arcsoft.picaction.app
com.arcsoft.demo.piclear
com.sec.android.gallery3d Alternate Gallery
com.google.android.gallery3d Alternate Gallery
com.lidroid.sgs.secretcode
com.android.mms - Texting
com.android.phone - Phone Dialer
com.sec.sprextension.phoneinfo
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
com.sec.android.filter
com.samsung.everglades.video - Samsung Video App
com.sec.yosemite.phone
com.lifevibes.trimapp
com.sec.android.app.storycam
com.sec.android.app.videoplayer - Samsung Default Video Player
com.android.vpndialogs
ma.wanam.xposed
com.google.android.youtube
I have not had any issues with the Android Market, and DPI settings yet, however there is a module called Play Store Fixes you can run within Xposed.
The launcher I use is ADW Launcher
The current Rom used in the screenshots is Jellybomb Domination
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This is so necessary for the note 3. Thanks for the post!!
Awesome job.
Any clue what app the pen input app is? The one you activate by clicking the pen square over inputs?
It looks like it follows the app's dpi, but wondering if that can be pegged at 480 for every app?
320 feels a tinge too small. Any idea what other settings could be used easily that aren't so small?
I just went in and changed a bunch to make it better. Thanks for the suggestion.
Do you know which is the lockscreen?
Any idea what program the sview case window is under?
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Jbroad572 said:
Any idea what program the sview case window is under?
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It's not a particular program, from what I've read you would have to leave the system at 480 and individually change apps to 320 to keep the S View Window working properly :\
datajosh said:
It's not a particular program, from what I've read you would have to leave the system at 480 and individually change apps to 320 to keep the S View Window working properly :\
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Im going back to stock deodexed this weekend to test out some things.
I had some issues with editing pictures ( mainly getting the redeye tool to work with pinch to zoom) so Im going to go back to "as close to stock" as possible to rule out any theme/app settings from Jellybombed.
Ill try to play with the factory apps a bit to get a better list.
Im one of those .. "as soon as i get a phone I root, change dpi, then freeze or remove every system app with "samsung" or "sprint" on it.. and this time around its knox to add to the list.
Then again thats what I done with hundreds of computers for the last 15 or so years, so the habit kind of carries on =)
Not a fan of bloatware =)
rawdikrik said:
320 feels a tinge too small. Any idea what other settings could be used easily that aren't so small?
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I would love to see more screenshots. I had rooted and went to 240dpi on my original note, and love the way that looks. Still on the fence with rooting my note 3. Haven't read enough about knox, even though I know there are ways to root without tripping knox now. But I m itching to change my dpi
Thanks for the guide. I put mine at 370 dpi, which looks good for me, without being too tiny
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anyone tried changing DPI to "Android System" and "System UI"? I had this changed on my Note 2 (to 240) so that the settings and overall UI was smaller. I tried changing it on the Note 3 to different DPI to test out but it seem sto leave a small border right under the status bar. I tried 320, 350, 370, 400 .. I'm using Nova Launcher btw. (JellyBombed ROM)
onebelo said:
anyone tried changing DPI to "Android System" and "System UI"? I had this changed on my Note 2 (to 240) so that the settings and overall UI was smaller. I tried changing it on the Note 3 to different DPI to test out but it seem sto leave a small border right under the status bar. I tried 320, 350, 370, 400 .. I'm using Nova Launcher btw. (JellyBombed ROM)
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Hmm surprised since your running Nova. . I thought only stock launcher did that. .
Speaking of which. . Anyone thinking about redoing the stock launcher to handle the better dpi?
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cherylbaker said:
Hmm surprised since your running Nova. . I thought only stock launcher did that. .
Speaking of which. . Anyone thinking about redoing the stock launcher to handle the better dpi?
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yea specially since it looked fine on the note2. Perhaps it's the higher res of the note3?
Does the lockscreen have a separate package? Or is it part of a larger package?
Im trying to change the phone dialer back to stock, but despite the changes it stays the same at 370. What am I doing wrong?
badnews640 said:
Im trying to change the phone dialer back to stock, but despite the changes it stays the same at 370. What am I doing wrong?
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Try checking all 3 of these settings to 480
com.android.providers.telephony
com.sec.phone
com.android.phone
You can set them manually to 480 (stock)
If you set your overall DPI to something like 370 you need to make those apps bigger individually to 480
cherylbaker said:
Hmm surprised since your running Nova. . I thought only stock launcher did that. .
Speaking of which. . Anyone thinking about redoing the stock launcher to handle the better dpi?
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I use a scaleable launcher ( ADW EX) for that reason.
In the past when I tried to modify the stock launcher or system UI, it would cause all kinds of force closes..
The primary reasons i believe is due to how Touchwiz integrates its widgets- like clock for example
Changing just systemUI or Launcher but not changing all the other components manually that are linked to it can trigger "Unfortunately System UI Has stopped Working" errors.
The keyboard is another one thats tied in, as well as the lockscreen.
I haven't gotten around to trying to do all of that, or learning how to yet.. which is why i made the guide with the already available apps.
By changing the overall system UI and using a different launcher, you can have the smaller slim status bar, without having everything else break, since all of the DPIs match. Then finding different processes to tweak with "App Settings" allows you to experiment safely without risking breaking everything.
One super annoying issue i had back when I did DPI tweaking on my Note 2 was if you didnt flash a replacement keyboard in recovery, you would have to setup android by continously tapping the error message all the way through phone setup until you could get to the settings screen to change the samsung keyboard to a different one. Samsung's keyboard dosen't like dpi changes on the note 2. But so far no issues personally with the note 3.
chaosrecords said:
Try checking all 3 of these settings to 480
com.android.providers.telephony
com.sec.phone
com.android.phone
You can set them manually to 480 (stock)
If you set your overall DPI to something like 370 you need to make those apps bigger individually to 480
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Along with a hunch, I found another thread that stated to change contacts and contact storage as well as dialer storage. That fixed it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440365
Quick question can u provide more detailed instructions to reverting those apps u listed back to stock dpi...I try to do it through xposed app settings but the corrections aren't taking
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lunchboxVA said:
Quick question can u provide more detailed instructions to reverting those apps u listed back to stock dpi...I try to do it through xposed app settings but the corrections aren't taking
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Nvm phone dpi and contacts dpi both have to be changed at the same time
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Does anybody else have an issue when they change there dpi where whatsapp wallpaper changes to a standard white background?
Any way around it?
its annoying and i have been researching for days and cant seem to find anything to fix it.