I rooted my kfhd yesterday. And I'm loving it, only thing so far is the kindle app for reading my books is restricted in the smallest don't size.
I used to be able to make it smaller than it is now.
I know it's not a major complaint but is there a way to make it smaller since its a rooted kfhd?
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kenyanscott said:
I rooted my kfhd yesterday. And I'm loving it, only thing so far is the kindle app for reading my books is restricted in the smallest don't size.
I used to be able to make it smaller than it is now.
I know it's not a major complaint but is there a way to make it smaller since its a rooted kfhd?
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Have you tried changing the dpi in build.prop to a smaller number like 210?
I havent. How would i do that?
Im a bit of a noob at this but willong to learn.
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kenyanscott said:
I havent. How would i do that?
Im a bit of a noob at this but willong to learn.
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I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE
But bricking is not likely if you do this right. :good:
Get ES File Explorer from the play store and install.
Open the settings menu and scroll down to the "root settings" (near the bottom of the menu).
Open root settings and make sure to check all the options (grant su permissions when prompted).
Then, back out of settings menu and navigate to root (by clicking the "file up" button).
Open the system file and find build.prop file.
Open the build.prop file with ES Note Editor. (should be an option for ES Note Editor when you click on it)
VERY CAREFULLY SCROLL DOWN until you see ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx.
Where I put xxx, you will see a number like 240 or whatever the stock dpi is.
Now, click just after the line and delete the number (only the number, nothing else) and now enter a number that you want. (try 210). The smaller the number, the more "zoomed out" your screen will look. Stay within 150-300 though just to be safe.
BE CERTAIN THAT YOU DID NOT EDIT ANYTHING ELSE!!!
Back out and save when prompted.
Reboot. And see if you like it. The same process will change it back or to another size. Staying within 150-300 though just to be safe.
IT IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA TO BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES.
If you brick your phone, help can be found in my signature.
Good Luck.
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Sorry, I don't even know how to describe (in the title) wat I'm asking but:
I have custom LP 'Dock' and 'Icon' images on my SDcard (thnx 'bad4u6669') that I'd like to use to replace the stock LPplus images.
So if possible, how can I accomplish this? Can I just move them to 'LP' itself (thus replacing current options/files) or add them? And how do I locate/navigate to those files?
Would I use "Root Explorer" or "ADB"? (currently am try'n to learn "adb." I tried installing "setCPU" from "Android-sdk-windows/platform-tools" and "SDK" said it: "can't find 'setcpu.apk' to install" it.)
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CleveRuse said:
Sorry, I don't even know how to describe (in the title) wat I'm asking but:
I have custom LP 'Dock' and 'Icon' images on my SDcard (thnx 'bad4u6669') that I'd like to use to replace the stock LPplus images.
So if possible, how can I accomplish this? Can I just move them to 'LP' itself (thus replacing current options/files) or add them? And how do I locate/navigate to those files?
Would I use "Root Explorer" or "ADB"? (currently am try'n to learn "adb." I tried installing "setCPU" from "Android-sdk-windows/platform-tools" and "SDK" said it: "can't find 'setcpu.apk' to install" it.)
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You can change that in the settings for LP. .apk is the file extension for programs for our phone, not LP.
No. I want to change/CUSTOMIZE options inside LP.
i.e.:replace stock dock n icon options w/ custom dock n icon options.
Like u'd see in a custom ROM, so that when I go into pref.s n appearance in LP to select a dock (say...froyo wide) instead of seeing the stock I'll see my custom dock.
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I'm soooo sick of pressing a million buttons just to test different icons n such.
Note: I'd rather add options than replace them. Also I realize the the solution's Polly too difficult for me to accomplish as hastily as I would please.
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Get a free app called Desktop Visualizer. That allows you to use your images for docks and icons.
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itsDollar said:
Get a free app called Desktop Visualizer. That allows house to use your images for docks and icons.
Great. Thanx. I'll try that.
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Just to clarify, I do know how to set custom icons n docks in LP. I want to add and/or change the default icons n dock options inside of LP itself.
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Do you mean change the icons and shortcuts they link to? If so that is the app for it.
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I don't know. Will it let me create a custom dock and set it as the default option for say..."froyo wide" as opposed to the stock "froyo wide"?
I want to alter (as the developers do) the .apk file itself-I'm pretty sure an app won't do that. Tho I don't know.I haven't checked it out yet.
Besides "bad4u6669" already emailed me the answer. Thnx tho. I'll look into soon
No that does the same thing as the 'custom' option in LauncherPro. Like I said, I already know how to set them. It's just a hassle to change bak n forth.
Anyway I guess I'm not explaining well enough but I got the answer n I feel like I'm go'n in circles. Thnx tho
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Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section...
To change your screen density (resolution)
1. Download ES File Explorer from the market.
2. Open ES, hit the menu key.
3. Enable root explorer.
4. Mount /system as writable.
5. Go to phone root folder, then /system.
6. Open "build.prop" in ES File Editor.
7. Scroll to "ro.sf.lcd_density=240".
8. Change to your liking (lower numbers equal higher resolution, vice versa. I find 190 to be a sweet spot, looks amazing on this screen.).
If you find this useful, please thank.
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jthein1989 said:
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section...
To change your screen density (resolution)
1. Download ES File Explorer from the market.
2. Open ES, hit the menu key.
3. Enable root explorer.
4. Mount /system as writable.
5. Go to phone root folder, then /system.
6. Open "build.prop" in ES File Editor.
7. Scroll to "ro.sf.lcd_density=240".
8. Change to your liking (lower numbers equal higher resolution, vice versa. I find 190 to be a sweet spot, looks amazing on this screen.).
If you find this useful, please thank.
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Great! I've been looking for the proper resolution to try that out on. I'd say this is more or less alright to put here
Sweet I'll try 190.
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Is anything effected by this change meaning will certain things not display properly?
I've only found that pandoras buttons ate a little small. What's cool is that whille the predictions are smaller on top of the keyboard (which shows more predictions ), the keys adjust to stay the same exact size. Man, android is freaking amazing...
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With a different launcher you can put icons 5 wide and 7 tall, it sweet...
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Nice find. I edit my build.prop, but I haven't rebooted yet to see the changes.
Or you can just use this here from my DB
http://db.tt/SB38g4K
jthein1989 said:
Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section...
To change your screen density (resolution)
1. Download ES File Explorer from the market.
2. Open ES, hit the menu key.
3. Enable root explorer.
4. Mount /system as writable.
5. Go to phone root folder, then /system.
6. Open "build.prop" in ES File Editor.
7. Scroll to "ro.sf.lcd_density=240".
8. Change to your liking (lower numbers equal higher resolution, vice versa. I find 190 to be a sweet spot, looks amazing on this screen.).
If you find this useful, please thank.
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Thanks for the making my guide look better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1210673
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jthein1989 said:
I've only found that pandoras buttons ate a little small. What's cool is that whille the predictions are smaller on top of the keyboard (which shows more predictions ), the keys adjust to stay the same exact size. Man, android is freaking amazing...
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If you download the perfect keyboard you can change the keyboard size. Just FYI.
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Changed it to 190. restarted and started looking at my programs. only my dialer looks now misaligned. lol.
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Or you can just use this here from my DB
http://db.tt/SB38g4k
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not working
Looks pretty good, the only things thats really off is the dialer...thats not too bad though...
Same here about the dialer looking off. If there's a way to fix that please post. Besides that everything else looks sweet!
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Looks pretty good, the only things thats really off is the dialer...thats not too bad though...
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Didn't think it made a difference but looks like it does try this: http://db.tt/SB38g4K
Looks like that (k) at the end is supposed to be capital.
T3hPWN said:
Didn't think it made a difference but looks like it does try this: http://db.tt/SB38g4K
Looks like that (k) at the end is supposed to be capital.
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i tried it, i dont know if using an older version made it incompatible with the 3vo but i always had force closes with it and if it would work it would never boot, the screen would remain black and this is resizing to 200
Thanks @ 290 I like letters that resemble the EVO 4G. I had enough miniature text with the Hero !
Sorry about that mrdiaz. Pwn, your link is dead. And as for the dialer keys being small, I'll see if i can't find a dev to look at the sense "dialer.apk"?
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Sorry about that mrdiaz. Pwn, your link is dead. And as for the dialer keys being small, I'll see if i can't find a dev to look at the sense "dialer.apk"?
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Just try dialer one. It will do the job.
It's a lot of work to change the resources of the dialer apk
Made my shut down animation funky. Lol.
Honestly, I'm just getting into deving on android, and I like it. I'll take a whack at the dialer apk, but I can't promise anything (for now).
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Back when I first rooted my NT, I seem to recall being able to edit the information, access FC, etc on a given app by click-holding the icon. Now, the only thing click-hold does is either move the app to the desktop if in Apps, or bring up the trash can if on the desktop.
I thought I could live with the issue, until I started trying to edit my build.prop with PropEditor to change the NT's fingerprint to spoof a Nexus S.
First step is to clear the Market data. Usually, I'd click-hold the Market icon, which would take me to a screen that gave me the option to FC, clear data, etc. Of course, I couldn't do this, so I had to take a round-about way getting to that screen (using Mobo Task Killer).
Next step is to install, then run PropEditor. Ran the app.
Next step is to save a backup of /system. PropEditor FAILED to save.
I figured if I were really careful, I could still go into build.prop and do what I had to do, doing a factory reset if I screwed something up. So I looked for build.prop and clicked on it... only to get an error message saying that the NT couldn't open build.prop for me.
Thoughts?
BTW... I guess "click-hold" should actually be "long press"
What launcher are you using? That behavior is present in ADW.
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I'm using the Honeycomb launcher. Is there a way to switch or other launchers after you've completed the rooting process?
You can clear the defaults from the application settings, or you can install a new one (try uninstalling and reinstalling ADW if you already have it installed).
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ckevinwelch said:
You can clear the defaults from the application settings, or you can install a new one (try uninstalling and reinstalling ADW if you already have it installed).
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Outstanding! Now THIS is an interface I understand! My only complaint is that I've gotten used to being able to stack the icons closer.
Now then, on to the problem of the build.prop...
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I just couldn't get PropEditor to work for me, so I wound up downloading Root Explorer instead.
Here's me being cautiously optimistic...
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nashdude said:
Outstanding! Now THIS is an interface I understand! My only complaint is that I've gotten used to being able to stack the icons closer.
Now then, on to the problem of the build.prop...
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You can change the columns and rows in the ADW settings ... I have mine at 8 and 9 ... is that what you're referring to?
ckevinwelch said:
You can change the columns and rows in the ADW settings ... I have mine at 8 and 9 ... is that what you're referring to?
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No, I was changing the build.prop to spoof a Nexus S. It didn't work under PropEditor, so I had to install Root Explorer and do it that way.
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I downloaded a live wallpaper and it was said to "push it". How do you do this?
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Easiest way is to use your file explorer and put it in /system/app, set your permissions and reboot.
In the way you are talking about, "push" is a general term. There is another way that uses ADB and pushes the apk to system or another partition. But for this, just do the above.
Woodrube said:
Easiest way is to use your file explorer and put it in /system/app, set your permissions and reboot.
In the way you are talking about, "push" is a general term. There is another way that uses ADB and pushes the apk to system or another partition. But for this, just do the above.
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OK I moved it to system/app, I am using root explorer, I am not understand how to set permissions. It lists 3 choices.
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Longpress the apk and a menu will pop up. Hit Permissions (make sure you are r/w in top right corner of Root Explorer).
Permissions are
First column - all checked.
Second column- only the top is checked
Third column - None are checked
Should look like an upside down L
Woodrube said:
Longpress the apk and a menu will pop up. Hit Permissions (make sure you are r/w in top right corner of Root Explorer).
Permissions are
First column - all checked.
Second column- only the top is checked
Third column - None are checked
Should look like an upside down L
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Thank you so Much for your help. After I do all of this and reboot, it should appear in my live wallpaper menu?
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I have done everything and after reboot I do not see the file in live wallpaper. I didn't see an upside down L?
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Should look like this. Pay no attention to the Clockopedia at the top.
Woodrube said:
Easiest way is to use your file explorer and put it in /system/app, set your permissions and reboot.
In the way you are talking about, "push" is a general term. There is another way that uses ADB and pushes the apk to system or another partition. But for this, just do the above.
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what about data/app directory?
Hi all,
Which is the easier method to change the dpi to 218?I use cm-10
Thank you
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Paranoid Preferences in ParanoidAndroid.
przemcio510 said:
Paranoid Preferences in ParanoidAndroid.
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I use cm-10,forget to mention..
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So you can change overall dpi in CM10 AOSP by editing build.prop.
przemcio510 said:
So you can change overall dpi in CM10 AOSP by editing build.prop.
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I can't edit the built.prop ,when opened it shows this
Use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marutian.dpichanger
greenemperor said:
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I can't edit the built.prop ,when opened it shows this
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Try long press -> open with -> text editor.
Worked for me using Root Explorer.
SynGates said:
Try long press -> open with -> text editor.
Worked for me using Root Explorer.
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Worked,thank you
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Why would you want to change the DPI? What's the benefit/reason?
fgoyti said:
Why would you want to change the DPI? What's the benefit/reason?
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It makes everything essentially smaller/bigger depending on what you set it to. Usually people set it lower so that everything shrinks and you can fit more on your screen. Paranoidandroid actually has per app DPI i believe so that you can change different apps such as email/gmail so that instead of the screen you see on your phone, you can make it look like a tablet with the menus on one side with the mail on the other.
kilometers4 said:
It makes everything essentially smaller/bigger depending on what you set it to. Usually people set it lower so that everything shrinks and you can fit more on your screen. Paranoidandroid actually has per app DPI i believe so that you can change different apps such as email/gmail so that instead of the screen you see on your phone, you can make it look like a tablet with the menus on one side with the mail on the other.
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I am on Samsung ROM: 4.0.4 xxlpx. I changed the DPI and the icons look good, but the issue is that the icons does not seem take the advantage of complete screen. so the space on the bottom and right is left unused not sure if there is any way to have the complete screen size to be utilized.
Find attached pic, and as you can see the right hand space is unused and also the page number that shows up, that the end of the usable space.(marked in Red)
Any thoughts on how to make that extra space available ?
Thanks
letscheckitout said:
I am on Samsung ROM: 4.0.4 xxlpx. I changed the DPI and the icons look good, but the issue is that the icons does not seem take the advantage of complete screen. so the space on the bottom and right is left unused not sure if there is any way to have the complete screen size to be utilized.
Find attached pic, and as you can see the right hand space is unused and also the page number that shows up, that the end of the usable space.(marked in Red)
Any thoughts on how to make that extra space available ?
Thanks
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Try a different launcher. With nova or apex you can choose how many rows of apps you can have. (not sure you can do that with the stock one)
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kilometers4 said:
Try a different launcher. With nova or apex you can choose how many rows of apps you can have. (not sure you can do that with the stock one)
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Thanks for the reply. I have apex installed, i will check on that.
Thanks