I was looking for safer way to change the screen DPI to 240, but was a bit worried about installing any mods. Instead of installing apps, I thought of modding them using Xposed App Settings. For now, I have just changed the UI to 240 DPI and am looking at doing the same for other apps.
For those who are interested, below are the tweaks that I did (will continue to add them as and when I get them correctly on my phone).
I am using [N7100 MK4][23Nov]Dr.Ketan's Custom ROM V5 Deodexed|Prerooted|Note3 Fs, but this should also work with other ROMs too.
Note: I am just sharing what I have learnt and tried. But am not responsible for any kind of issues that you may face.
Install Xposed Installer and App Settings module (check out the respective threads for instructions). Once its ready you are all set to go.
Change the System UI
In the app, search for: System UI.
Activate it and make the following changes:
- DPI: 240
- Screen: default
And then click Save
Repeat the same steps for
Contacts
Chrome
Hangouts
Music Hub - Change the DPI for both Music and Music Hub
ES File Explorer
S Note
Email
Change TouchWiz home
In the app, search for: TouchWiz Home.
Activate it and make the following changes:
- DPI: 320
- Screen: default
And then click Save
Repeat the same steps for Camera,
Check back later for updated list.
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Much easy is to install the 240 dpi mod from mannyvinny.
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abauer said:
Much easy is to install the 240 dpi mod from mannyvinny.
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Yes, even I have used it, but I did not find options to revert back if required. Its better with Xposed, only change those that you like :laugh:
babureddy said:
Yes, even I have used it, but I did not find options to revert back if required. Its better with Xposed, only change those that you like :laugh:
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Reflash the rom you are using WITHOUT data wipe,everything will revert back to 320dpi.
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mannyvinny said:
Reflash the rom you are using WITHOUT data wipe,everything will revert back to 320dpi.
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Agree, and in no way I am saying your mod is not good. I used them for quite sometime.
Took this approach to avoid reflashing, when you can disable it without reflashing.
Changes to 'Android System'
DPI to 240, and the Screen (dp) to 800x1280 also made magical changes on 412...havent tried on 4.3 yet- if i remeber correctly it made the windows float too and be resizable.
TW launcher looks good even at 295 better than 320 !!
mannyvinny said:
Reflash the rom you are using WITHOUT data wipe,everything will revert back to 320dpi.
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good to know...
btw. love your mod. runs smooth on my omega v19 + note3mod.
no issues so far...
The best is UI SWITCHER, you can change/switch whatever dpi you want. I'm using it flawlessly in my DN3V3. Just had to change the contact dpi to 320 with screen dp 800*1280, and using lg keyboard which is the best of the universe or you guys can use vinney's 240 dpi modded keyboard if you need to use direct input. That's all and BOOM!
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nitol said:
The best is UI SWITCHER, you can change/switch whatever dpi you want. I'm using it flawlessly in my DN3V3. Just had to change the contact dpi to 320 with screen dp 800*1280, and using lg keyboard which is the best of the universe or you guys can use vinney's 240 dpi modded keyboard if you need to use direct input. That's all and BOOM!
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If you can post a link to the apk for the UI Switcher, it would be good.
babureddy said:
If you can post a link to the apk for the UI Switcher, it would be good.
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Search it here on xda, I don't have the link but I got it from somewhere here or google is always the best friend?
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Thought I'd post this for fun for anyone trying to get the mini tablet experience. Its not perfect but its very usable.
Known bugs
- No notification bar (dies with SytemUI)
Use any of the ICS releases floating around the forums.
Install Go launcher EX as your launcher.
Use Go Launcher as your default home option.
Set home screen grid columns to 6 and rows to 7.
Change your build.prop DPI settings to 210 (Rom Toolbox app does this nicely).
Reboot.
On reboot systemUI will crap out, just let it die twice and then it will go away.
Install the Switches widget in for Go Launcher to add settings shortcuts for your wifi, GPS, screen etc (this will act as a replacement for not having them in notification bar)
Change your Icon and Font sizes in Go Launcher if you want them bigger
Like I say far from perfect but very usable and you can enjoy the goodness of tablet apps and views on your note.
Piccies attached.
If you want a solid solution for running apps at their own custom DPI without having to mess around with your systems default DPI then take a look at this bounty thread and offer your support...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594559
Don't be flamin this is just for fun
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Whenever I change the dpi, even to 240, all the text is to small. Am I doing something wrong?
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No that is what will happen, you are maximising the use of your super high resolution on this device. In Go Launcher you can change the font size for your labels to make them bigger.
System UI will crash repeatedly, each time the OS tries to use it.
I would say that makes tablet mode unusable at this point, but tantalizingly just out of reach.
lactardjosh said:
System UI will crash repeatedly, each time the OS tries to use it.
I would say that makes tablet mode unusable at this point, but tantalizingly just out of reach.
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That's what I thought too, but as I am using third party everything it doesn't seem to be an issue so far. At least it's something to play with until one of the genius devs finds a native way to support this properly.
lactardjosh said:
System UI will crash repeatedly, each time the OS tries to use it.
I would say that makes tablet mode unusable at this point, but tantalizingly just out of reach.
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Bingo. We need a Dev to work on it for us
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Hey what app is that in the last pic?
almostinsane said:
Hey what app is that in the last pic?
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BeyondPod HD
I absolutely love the tablet mode, but I think I am addicted to the notification bar more. haha
I wish the apps that had a tablet mode built in had some sort of option to choose tablet mode or phone mode within the app.
Nice find!
I thought default was 320dpi?
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What that youtube widget ur using
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jimmer411 said:
I thought default was 320dpi?
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It is.
I guess I don't understand how dpi works on android then.
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jimmer411 said:
I guess I don't understand how dpi works on android then.
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Correct.
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Interesting. I would definitely donate to anyone who comes out with a fully working tablet mode fix.
MSigler said:
Interesting. I would definitely donate to anyone who comes out with a fully working tablet mode fix.
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DAGr8 ICS rom in the development forum is working on it. I am sporting it right now with Apex launcher running at 240 dpi everything useable. with notification bar
supac said:
DAGr8 ICS rom in the development forum is working on it. I am sporting it right now with Apex launcher running at 240 dpi everything useable. with notification bar
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How? Cliffs notes version at least, I get the gist, but haven't seen an implementation with everything working. I'm already on dagr8 alpha 2.
MSigler said:
How? Cliffs notes version at least, I get the gist, but haven't seen an implementation with everything working. I'm already on dagr8 alpha 2.
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download rom tool box in there you can set the dpi settings to 240.
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supac said:
download rom tool box in there you can set the dpi settings to 240.
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And with apex the notification bar works?
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Set DPI to 240 and applied it, but all that changed was the DPI, it didn't kick me into tablet mode or anything
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And with apex the notification bar works?
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Set DPI to 240 and applied it, but all that changed was the DPI, it didn't kick me into tablet mode or anything
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I apologize I guess I misunderstood what tablet mod is
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Do the stock roms have support for lower dpi settings? I'm on tpc right now. Thanks.
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?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImx2Lm4zby5sY2RkZW5zaXR5Il0.
LCD Density works well, It screwed up my keypad dialer though.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImx2Lm4zby5sY2RkZW5zaXR5Il0.
LCD Density works well, It screwed up my keypad dialer though.
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That's just an app to change it though right? I was wondering if apps support different dpi on gingerbread?
Multi dpi is not supported by default the same apps are going to be messed up all the time unless you have a rom that supports it if you are still on tpc may I suggest you try saurom?
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does the multi dpi mean you can change the dpi for certian apps, if so how
Bradl79 said:
does the multi dpi mean you can change the dpi for certian apps, if so how
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As I understand, multi DPI ROM enables an application to be installed in other DPI settings, (IF the app itself support the current dpi settings, if not (like speed test) will show not in full screen).
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Multi dpi is not supported by default the same apps are going to be messed up all the time unless you have a rom that supports it if you are still on tpc may I suggest you try saurom?
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Saurom has the dpi fix built in?
Also, can the DPI fix from your alpha ICS rom work on GB?
Hi, I hope I'm not posting in wrong section.
Default DPI for U is 240, but somehow it's look ugly for me. So I change it tp 192 and it suit nice. But some native app like calendar / phone is looks weird. I wanna know how to change those apk to use my new dpi setting.
Also since using ICS, I had a problem with market and 192 dpi. Market won't show all the apps. Even I'm already using a dpi patched version. It was work in GB but not working in ICS.
Thanks for the respons.
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hellnest said:
Hi, I hope I'm not posting in wrong section.
Default DPI for U is 240, but somehow it's look ugly for me. So I change it tp 192 and it suit nice. But some native app like calendar / phone is looks weird. I wanna know how to change those apk to use my new dpi setting.
Also since using ICS, I had a problem with market and 192 dpi. Market won't show all the apps. Even I'm already using a dpi patched version. It was work in GB but not working in ICS.
Thanks for the respons.
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You can use CM ROM or AOKP ROM for changed dpi, it's work well. For the market use lcd modder pro, it's work like a charm, even you can use built in dpi changer in AOKP that give u market access too.
Much like my Thunderbolt the UI is way too big for my taste, I have a massive screen and so I want to see more.
Has anyone adjusted the DPI on their Note 2 and if so did it break anything or does anything display odd?
Also if you did and there was no issues, what DPI did you go with?
One more...does adjusting the DPI still make apps become "not compatible" ?
Thanks guys!
Yes and yes. There are small fixable minor issues. The only thing that really breaks is alarm clock. The dialer, calculator, and camera are just a little misaligned. You can search for the mod and find opinions on it... I use 240 in my build.prop then use Xposed framework to change dpi on any app the way I want.
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Could you post some pictures?
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Its TwiX said:
Yes and yes. There are small fixable minor issues. The only thing that really breaks is alarm clock. The dialer, calculator, and camera are just a little misaligned. You can search for the mod and find opinions on it... I use 240 in my build.prop then use Xposed framework to change dpi on any app the way I want.
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Could you provide me more information on this? Perhaps a link to the mod and some screen shots?
Drachnem said:
Could you provide me more information on this? Perhaps a link to the mod and some screen shots?
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Or you could use the search button ^^^^
Tried the search on here, didn't work well. I did a Google search and I found the page thought.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070205
Got all the stuff on my phone, however the xposed app settings mod is currently broken so I can't play with it yet.
Drachnem said:
Got all the stuff on my phone, however the xposed app settings mod is currently broken so I can't play with it yet.
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You have to have Xposed Installer as well. Xposed App Settings is just a module, which is why it doesn't work by itself.
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Using exposed do you still run into the compatibility errors when updating in the play store?
Suggestion on a dpi changing app?
How do you restore the dpi if it fails?
Beans Note 2
I set touch wiz to 240 dpi, anyone know how to set the area for apps on the screen to be bigger?
camaross2504 said:
I set touch wiz to 240 dpi, anyone know how to set the area for apps on the screen to be bigger?
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?? not sure what you mean. Please elaborate
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camaross2504 said:
I set touch wiz to 240 dpi, anyone know how to set the area for apps on the screen to be bigger?
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yes you need to install the xposed installer app and appropiate module. there is a thread on it. or flash jellybeans rom by beans and its included. the other option is to modify the framework res for each app. I have a thread in the theme section "240dpi apps" that has some listed already modified for 240dpi. not sure if the work on 4.1.2, but they did on 4.1.1.
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?? not sure what you mean. Please elaborate
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ok.
I am running b16.
in the per-app to dpi I have set touch-wiz to 240dpi with a 800x1200 screen(dp)
when I go back to my home screen I lose a row that I was previously able to have icons on i.e. from 4x6 to 4x5
any way to get back to 4x6 or at bigger?
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ok.
I am running b16.
in the per-app to dpi I have set touch-wiz to 240dpi with a 800x1200 screen(dp)
when I go back to my home screen I lose a row that I was previously able to have icons on i.e. from 4x6 to 4x5
any way to get back to 4x6 or at bigger?
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The touchwiz launcher doesn't have customizable icon rows/columns. You'll have to download a different launcher. Like Nova.
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The touchwiz launcher doesn't have customizable icon rows/columns. You'll have to download a different launcher. Like Nova.
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oh.. ok.
I just happen to have nova installed. I will give that one a shot and see what that give me.
thank you for your help.
Richard
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The touchwiz launcher doesn't have customizable icon rows/columns. You'll have to download a different launcher. Like Nova.
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It worked!
I set the nova launcher to 240 dpi 800x1200dp and in the settings it gave me a tablet style menu. (nice)
now I have many, many little icons & folders.
Thanks again,
Rick
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I just added golauncher and did the 240dpi & 800x1200 do
Set the icons to 6x8 and went off using the coldfustion tutioral. Very sweet...
I will update with the links soon.
update for the coldfustion's tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c39PXAr9_F8
really good stuff in there.
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