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Hello everyone. I recently found a handy little tool that allows to actually change the DPI on virtually any app you have installed. This works on any rom, be it stock, custom stock, or aosp. Can also be odexed or deodexed.
This is not created by me, but by Rovo89 and Tungstwenty. They have both spent lots of time creating the base framework, and the modules that go along with the actual application. Buy them a beer! They have done an amazing job!
I present to you Xposed Framework!!!
Link to original thread to check for updates, see changelog, and for source code for the app itself: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Technical Information
They have extended the /system/bin/app_process executable to load a JAR file on startup. The classes of this file will sit in every process (including the system_server) and can act with their powers. And even more: They have implemented something that allows developers to replace any method in any class (may it be in the framework, systemui or a custom app). This makes Xposed very powerful, it is basically running in "god mode". You can change parameters for the method call, modify the return value or skip the call to the method completely - it's all up to you! Also replacing or adding resources is easy.
Download for the Xposed Installer Framework app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 (at the bottom attached to the thread)
All Modules can be found here: http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/microdownloads/
I have not tested many, only the dpi one as that was the only one I was really interested in at the time I saw this. Right side of the forum under App Modifications, called Xposed App Settings.
How to install:
For the framework:
Download XposedInstaller.apk and install it
Launch the Xposed Installer and click on "Install/Update"
Reboot
Done!
For any modifications/modules you want to install:
Download <module>.apk and install it
Launch the Xposed Installer and go to the "Modules" tab (you will also get there if you click on the notification saying that the module isn't enabled yet)
Enable by checking the checkbox
Reboot
Done
In case you get boot loops:
You can flash Xposed-Disabler-CWM.zip by Tungstwenty which is attached in the main thread. It will be copied to your (external) SD card when you install Xposed as well. The only thing it does is copying /system/bin/app_process.orig back to /system/bin/app_process, which you can also do yourself (e.g. with adb shell in recovery mode).
There are instructions on the main thread to create your own modules for the app if you feel there is something missing that you would like to see. The original thread also has addition links to other pages for information.
Screenshots:
Attached to the thread as well. All are taken running Nocturnal Rom, Gmail is proof that the module shown in the screenshots works.
Hopefully you all enjoy it as much as I have! If you are anything like me, and are antsy to get ahold of Paranoid Android, AOKP, or even CM, hopefully this will hold you over till we get them.
Again, thank the two developers of this awesome mod, Rovo89 and Tungstwenty!
Sorry to start off topic but how did you get the side menu on the gmail app?
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mws1986 said:
Sorry to start off topic but how did you get the side menu on the gmail app?
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NotablyNice said:
Facepalm
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Really? Do I deserve a facepalm because I asked the question here or because its that simple and I'm missing it?
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mws1986 said:
Really? Do I deserve a facepalm because I asked the question here or because its that simple and I'm missing it?
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This app that changes the DPI does that.
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_Epic said:
This app that changes the DPI does that.
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Well maybe I do deserve a little facepalm
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mws1986 said:
Well maybe I do deserve a little facepalm
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The first step is admitting...
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It is indeed the app. The gmail app is in tablet mode. There is a little check box when you change the DPI to put the app in tablet mode.
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When I go to download the App DPI module, it's a .zip not an .apk. I tried flashing it but it's not flashable. What do I do with the module .zip? Thanks
NotablyNice said:
When I go to download the App DPI module, it's a .zip not an .apk. I tried flashing it but it's not flashable. What do I do with the module .zip? Thanks
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I bet if you open the zip with Root Explorer you'd be able to extract the .apk and then install it.
Nastybutler said:
I bet if you open the zip with Root Explorer you'd be able to extract the .apk and then install it.
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Try this and see what happens
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Nastybutler said:
I bet if you open the zip with Root Explorer you'd be able to extract the .apk and then install it.
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Nope
NotablyNice said:
When I go to download the App DPI module, it's a .zip not an .apk. I tried flashing it but it's not flashable. What do I do with the module .zip? Thanks
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I renamed it from .zip to .apk. I clicked on the .apk file and was able to install it
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Nope
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Glad I didn't say how much I'd bet.
Also glad you got some actual good advice.
arcardinal said:
I renamed it from .zip to .apk. I clicked on the .apk file and was able to install it
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Ah ok. Nice. Good to know
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Cool, now I'm having some fun. Thanks. Feels like I'm on PA again.
I'm enabling tablet mode for Gmail and it's not changing after I hit save. Is there a value I have to put in for the dpi?
Edit: Nevermind, I got it. I didn't change the resolution. For anybody wanting to try it I set my settings to this:
DPI: 230
Resolution: 600x1024
Tablet Mode: enabled
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Gmail was the main reason I tired it at first. Missed the tablet view way too much
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So would this let me run online desktop? It requires a 7 inch screen but I believe it's been done on other devices that you can change the dpi and get it running
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Best setup for YouTube.
DPI: 180
Resolution: 1000x1600
Tablet: Enabled
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I've seen some hacks for a few of the other samsung phones that let you add other apps to the multi window view instead of just the built in apps. Just wondering if any one has found a way to do that on our mega 6.3 yet?
you need to be on deodexed rom, it will be easy to mod.
Ok, thank you. I'll wait for a deodexed stock rom to show up.
Still waiting for the ClockWorkMod recovery to work, then we'll be in business..
I kind of knew this coming into this phone as the dev community probably wouldn't be as large as the flag ship phones, but the phone has been really good so far with the exception of the headphone volume being very low.
zai89 said:
you need to be on deodexed rom, it will be easy to mod.
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zai89 said:
you need to be on deodexed rom, it will be easy to mod.
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That is the easy part, we need a way to flash the ROM.
Kangburra said:
That is the easy part, we need a way to flash the ROM.
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You can use xposed installer and the get the multi window mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Tungsten c said:
You can use xposed installer and the get the multi window mod.
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Why is your post above the quote, you need to fix that.
Kangburra said:
Why is your post above the quote, you need to fix that.
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Some times is hard when you are responding via mobile and driving.
We already have the multi window feature, will this allow us to add apps to it?
Tungsten c said:
You can use xposed installer and the get the multi window mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
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omniphil said:
We already have the multi window feature, will this allow us to add apps to it?
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The multi window feature that comes with the phone is limited to some apps. This will allow you to add to the multi windows any app in your phone.
also you can go this way.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...EsImNvbS5iamJpbmMubXVsdGl3aW5kb3dtYW5hZ2VyIl0.
hope this helps, I am using the xposed installer and works great for me. (Samsung Note 2)
Strange, that play store app tells me I need root access and won't run. I am rooted already. I guess I'll take a look at the other option
omniphil said:
Strange, that play store app tells me I need root access and won't run. I am rooted already. I guess I'll take a look at the other option
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If you are not rooted the other option won't work either
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Tungsten c said:
If you are not rooted the other option won't work either
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I am rooted, just the play store app didn't work and said I needed root. Very weird...
I interpreted the post wrong. I thought I could choose either method separately but I believe the post is saying that you have to install both the xposed installer and the multi window manager. Neither one of them by itself worked for me but when I installed both apps it worked. I hope this helps those hsving problems.
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curgervending said:
I interpreted the post wrong. I thought I could choose either method separately but I believe the post is saying that you have to install both the xposed installer and the multi window manager. Neither one of them by itself worked for me but when I installed both apps it worked. I hope this helps those hsving problems.
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Correct xposed allows you to install other things besides multi window mod. Also samsung has app called samsung multi pro or something similar to that. It will allow you to do the same but you have to pay for the app. I personally have no experience with it.
Good luck
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http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/public/Android/Xposed/
Tungsten c said:
Some times is hard when you are responding via mobile and driving.
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A little off-topic but, dude, texting/posting while driving is pretty dumb. Not saying that to be mean, but you need to prioritize your's and other's safety ahead of responding to forums.
I got mine that working fine , you need only root your phone, install multi window manager from play store, it can let you add any apps you like
Yup, you are right. I tried that app when I first got the phone (after installing the root kernel) and it would keep giving me errors saying i wasn't rooted. I just tried the app again and it works perfectly. Thank you!
check out designgears thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481590
all credit goes to designgears and chainfire! great job guys!
also heres a video on How To ROOT Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Without Tripping KNOX [EASIEST METHOD]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=019h0nVC1fE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
can i get a thanks for the heads up!? thanks will be returned..
(Whoever the mod was that changed my title to a question should stand up and tell me why he changed it into a question..)
Indeed, it works. Thanks for the heads up.
Awesomeness!!! I'm torn between waiting awhile to see if any unforseen problems arise.... or jumping this train RIGHT NOW!!
I will wait another day or so.
ronaldheld said:
I will wait another day or so.
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you don't need to wait, it works perfectly.
just follow the directions exactly.
Ditto, thankfully I am now bloatware free and everything is rocking along just fine.
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Oh snap. Awesome.
Downloaded the torrent in 10 minutes. Seeding now but it's pretty dang fast.
nice
Dont know if i got it all but that knox crap is deleted too along with tons of bloatware, I got 1.04 gb free, if someone wants to do a bloatware deleted post of all they deleted or froze then we can all compare and may find more to do away with.
1.) Debloat the HELL out of it
2.) Greenify it
3.) Titanium Backup
4.) Xposed 4 way reboot, remove scrolling cache and a few other things
5.) Aosp browser installer from play store
All are already done
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oilfighter said:
I almost never get a phone before it's been rooted, and in the few days that I've used the note 3 without Root, I've come to realize that rooting is pretty important in my day-to-day usage.
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AGREED.
I'm hoping someone can do the Tethering Entitlement hack. I did some looking into and it should just be deleting the check under /res/values/array.xml in framework-res.apk. I already decompiled and recompiled with the fix but I can't figure out how to replace the framework without a boot loop.
XzxBATTxzX said:
1.) Debloat the HELL out of it
2.) Greenify it
3.) Titanium Backup
4.) Xposed 4 way reboot, remove scrolling cache and a few other things
5.) Aosp browser installer from play store
All are already done
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Batt, can i ask a huge favor? Would you mind trying an edit to make the home screens continuously scroll as opposed to the elastic effect it has? I made a mod for the note 2 and this is the one successful solution and i will buy this phone... Thanks dude.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...d-infinite-scroll-touch-wiz-home-screens.html
What else are you guys doing now that you have root
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Sudbury78 said:
Batt, can i ask a huge favor? Would you mind trying an edit to make the home screens continuously scroll as opposed to the elastic effect it has? I made a mod for the note 2 and this is the one successful solution and i will buy this phone... Thanks dude.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...d-infinite-scroll-touch-wiz-home-screens.html
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I have scrolling enabled but I am using nova launcher. Hadn't tried on the touch wiz version.
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XzxBATTxzX said:
1.) Debloat the HELL out of it
2.) Greenify it
3.) Titanium Backup
4.) Xposed 4 way reboot, remove scrolling cache and a few other things
5.) Aosp browser installer from play store
All are already done
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repsol_23 said:
I have scrolling enabled but I am using nova launcher. Hadn't tried on the touch wiz version.
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interesting. so nova allows continuous scroll. does TW features and S-pen work with nova? I have never used a launcher before.
Sudbury78 said:
interesting. so nova allows continuous scroll. does TW features and S-pen work with nova? I have never used a launcher before.
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Yes, launchers do not effect touchwiz features
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billymaloney3 said:
What else are you guys doing now that you have root
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1. install f droid
2. install adaway from within f droid
3. install autostarts from within f droid
4. install rom toolbox lite/pro
5. open adaway and apply host file ad blocking - select no to prompt
6. removed 68 unneccessary bloat applications plus freeze com.knox and knox apps/ software upgrade apps within ROM Toolbox's - App Mgr
7. reboot
8. install greenify + hibernate
9. install secure settings and tasker - config profiles
10. open autostarts and disable apps from starting at boot(analogy of msconfig in Windows)
11. installed xposed framework
12. reboot
13. installed xposed modules and having fun with root!
what to do ? pay up of course
lmike6453 said:
1. install f droid
2. install adaway from within f droid
3. install autostarts from within f droid
4. install rom toolbox lite/pro
5. open adaway and apply host file ad blocking - select no to prompt
6. removed 68 unneccessary bloat applications plus freeze com.knox and knox apps/ software upgrade apps within ROM Toolbox's - App Mgr
7. reboot
8. install greenify + hibernate
9. install secure settings and tasker - config profiles
10. open autostarts and disable apps from starting at boot(analogy of msconfig in Windows)
11. installed xposed framework
12. reboot
13. installed xposed modules and having fun with root!
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Where do you find F Droid I don't see it in play store. ...
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So I've rooted my note 3 with towelroot and applied some tweaks and mods.
Unfortunately sky go doesn't work and it's an app I use quite regularly. Can I simply unroot with supersu, use sky go, then re root when I've finished with sky go? Do I have to undo the mods I've added with exposed installer? If so is the back up app which will speed up the process of re adding my mods?
Thanks
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Bagpuss_II said:
So I've rooted my note 3 with towelroot and applied some tweaks and mods.
Unfortunately sky go doesn't work and it's an app I use quite regularly. Can I simply unroot with supersu, use sky go, then re root when I've finished with sky go? Do I have to undo the mods I've added with exposed installer? If so is the back up app which will speed up the process of re adding my mods?
Thanks
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Try the Root Cloak Xposed module.
I've tried that and it doesnt seem to work
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Is there any way to hide the Xposed installer from apps? I've tried sudo hide, Xprivacylua or whatever it is called.
Magisk hide doesn't work. I've Google searched it.
I play Marvel Future Fight, and no matter what, it sees the installer. Renaming the folder don't help either. Currently my only solution is to uninstall the Xposed app. Play and then install it after I am done.
It's inconvenient but it works. Just hoping there is a better solution.
Only other way i know of doing what you want to do is using TIBU to freeze app (in this case xposed) and just unfreeze when needed. This way you retain your settings in the app.
Android# said:
Only other way i know of doing what you want to do is using TIBU to freeze app (in this case xposed) and just unfreeze when needed. This way you retain your settings in the app.
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Tried that as well.
Was the first thing I tried before I did my Google searches.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Is there any way to hide the Xposed installer from apps? I've tried sudo hide, Xprivacylua or whatever it is called.
Magisk hide doesn't work. I've Google searched it.
I play Marvel Future Fight, and no matter what, it sees the installer. Renaming the folder don't help either. Currently my only solution is to uninstall the Xposed app. Play and then install it after I am done.
It's inconvenient but it works. Just hoping there is a better solution.
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Yes, I wrote a Guide on it, a couple of months ago.
Xposed and Safety Net Pass -- How To!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/xposed-safety-net-pass-how-to-t3938117
ChazzMatt said:
Yes, I wrote a Guide on it, a couple of months ago.
Xposed and Safety Net Pass -- How To!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/xposed-safety-net-pass-how-to-t3938117
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Not exactly what I'm talking about. The issue is not passing SafetyNet, it's the app seeing the Xposed installer app. Try for yourself.
Type in Marvel Future Fight in play store and try to run it.
All Google searches say to rename the Xposed installer app file. However, it doesn't work for me.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Not exactly what I'm talking about. The issue is not passing SafetyNet, it's the app seeing the Xposed installer app. Try for yourself.
Type in Marvel Future Fight in play store and try to run it.
All Google searches say to rename the Xposed installer app file. However, it doesn't work for me.
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Well, try it see if it works. The reason Magisk can't hide regular Xposed is because it changes the system. EdXposed doesn't and can be hidden by Magisk.
That's why edXposed can pass Safety Net when regular Xposed can't.
ChazzMatt said:
Well, try it see if it works. The reason Magisk can't hide regular Xposed is because it changes the system. EdXposed doesn't and can be hidden by Magisk.
That's why edXposed can pass Safety Net when regular Xposed can't.
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EdXposed is the same as regular Xposed when it comes to Xposed detection. Even sudo hide is not working.
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Just to be clear, the issue is the Xposed app itself.
BROKEN1981 said:
EdXposed is the same as regular Xposed when it comes to Xposed detection. Even sudo hide is not working.
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Just to be clear, the issue is the Xposed app itself.
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OK, sorry. Was hoping this would help.
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OK, sorry. Was hoping this would help.
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Well I should be fine as long as I don't reboot with the Xposed app not installed.
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