Got my S5 from the T-mo store last night, rooted it, and installed TWRP. I've tried changing the dpi using BuildProp Editor from the play store. The editor requested and was granted root. I changed the lcd_density value from 480 to 360 and saved the change. BuildProp Editor asked to restart, and I let it. On reboot, though, nothing changed. Do I need to change permissions on build.prop?
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Got my S5 from the T-mo store last night, rooted it, and installed TWRP. I've tried changing the dpi using BuildProp Editor from the play store. The editor requested and was granted root. I changed the lcd_density value from 480 to 360 and saved the change. BuildProp Editor asked to restart, and I let it. On reboot, though, nothing changed. Do I need to change permissions on build.prop?
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Have you tried using any of the Exposed Framework aps? I beleive there are some that allow you to mess with DPI - I have installed Exposed and am using a couple of the Exposed Framework aps like Gravity and Wannam Exposed to modify my status bar and a few other things - so it seems that Exposed plays nicely with the S5 ....Hope this helps...
Thanks! The App Settings module for xposed did what I wanted.
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Have you tried using any of the Exposed Framework aps? I beleive there are some that allow you to mess with DPI - I have installed Exposed and am using a couple of the Exposed Framework aps like Gravity and Wannam Exposed to modify my status bar and a few other things - so it seems that Exposed plays nicely with the S5 ....Hope this helps...
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Thanks for the confirm that Xposed works. Love having my clock in the center:good:
EDIT: PS...the Gravity Box settings for the advanced power menu items works too, including adding screen shot. The APM module by another developer did not work, but he did state he was discontinuing any updates or help...for now. For those interested, the additional settings for the Power menu restart (reboot, soft reboot, recovery, bootloader) are in Gravity Box module, then Power Tweaks.
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[update-02/21/2013]
Although changing the "garmin pilot" dpi settings did nothing but make things smaller in the app, changing the "Android System" dpi setting to 240 or lower will force the program to run as a tablet instead of the crippled phone version. Not sure if this is the same for other apps as well but I figured I would put this out there for others with the same issue.
[update-02/21/2013]
I rooted my note 2 hoping to use garmin pilot in tablet mode. I installed Jelly 'Beans' - Build 9 [02/12/13] and also Xposed framework so I can change DPI settings. However this program seems unaffected by a simple dpi change. If there is any way to hack this one program to force it to install as a tablet I would be grateful.
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I rooted my note 2 hoping to use garmin pilot in tablet mode. I installed Jelly 'Beans' - Build 9 [02/12/13] and also Xposed framework so I can change DPI settings. However this program seems unaffected by a simple dpi change. If there is any way to hack this one program to force it to install as a tablet I would be grateful.
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I haven't ever had the framework not show some difference, usually it just screws up the layout if it isn't going to work.
Do you have the app settings module active in the xposed installer app?
Coming from N5, I've played around a lot with the DPI settings, to find the perfect spot (361).
Can you also change the DPI settings on the Z2? N5 has it via editing the build.prop but don't know how Sony does this. I'm yet to receive the phone (on Tuesday) but wanna know in advance.
You can simply edit the build.props to change the dpi
Something to know about xperias is they are extremly close to AOSP with the way the firmware works
Its how xperia FWs are, they are very light
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I used DPI Changer app from the play store to change mine, also allows you to backup & restore build.prop file as well
It can be a pain to find the correct DPI that doesn't cause issues with some apps, I originally changed it to 400 for a couple of weeks but that was still a bit too big, 320 was too small, 360 was fine but Tv Show Favs app layout got a bit missed up (the main screen was instead a bar on the left of the screen) Ended up settling on 370.
Oh, it's pretty much the same? Good news then!
On my N5, I use 361 due to issues that 360 causes with some apps, and hoping to do the same on soon-to-be-mine Z2, since it was the perfect spot. But if that won't work, and 370 works (as per above post), that's great! Cheers guys.
BanziBaby said:
I used DPI Changer
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Thanks man, this works wonders!
BanziBaby said:
I used DPI Changer app from the play store to change mine, also allows you to backup & restore build.prop file as well
It can be a pain to find the correct DPI that doesn't cause issues with some apps, I originally changed it to 400 for a couple of weeks but that was still a bit too big, 320 was too small, 360 was fine but Tv Show Favs app layout got a bit missed up (the main screen was instead a bar on the left of the screen) Ended up settling on 370.
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I'm trying to figure out why DPI Changer doesn't work for me. I also tried Texdroider, which I previously used on an LG G2 with success. Both apps appear to go through the motions, but when I apply the changes and reboot, nothing is changed.
I'm running a D6503 rooted .402, locked boot loader and I installed SuperSU from the Play Store. Running Root Checker confirms I am rooted.
I'm hoping to be able to set the DPI so it can match the look and feel of the Z Ultra
Thanks in advance for any help!
Hadn't thought of changing DPI in quite a while, actually since my Xperia Z. I'm too going to play around with DPI till I find something a bit smaller but then again not too small. I've always thought that the interface had gotten unnecessarily big after the Xperia T.
Edit: Anyone happen to notice what the original DPI value was on the Z2? I changed mine a little too quick..
If anyone likes the ZU the exact DPI is 320
For Z2 Tablet it is 140
And for default it is 480
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@orbitalcomp I did have issues with SuperSU granting root to dpi changer, had to apply the new dpi twice & even then sometimes it wouldn't apply on reboot, also had issues with AdAway failing to copy & apply the new hosts file, tried using the full unroot option in SuperSU but it just stuck saying uninstalling please wait. Had to use Solid Explorer to delete the SuperSU apk file & the binary then downloaded the recovery version of clockworkmod superuser & flash that, no issues with dpi changer or AdAway or any other root apps.
Maybe it just me but I have always found SuperSU to be a bit flaky & buggy at times both on the Z2 & my old Galaxy S & Galaxy S3, never had any issues with clockworkmod superuser
I have setted DPI to 320 by editing build.prop.
Then you can apply some different DPI settings App per App using AppSettings Xposed, working great!
BanziBaby said:
@orbitalcomp I did have issues with SuperSU granting root to dpi changer, had to apply the new dpi twice & even then sometimes it wouldn't apply on reboot, also had issues with AdAway failing to copy & apply the new hosts file, tried using the full unroot option in SuperSU but it just stuck saying uninstalling please wait. Had to use Solid Explorer to delete the SuperSU apk file & the binary then downloaded the recovery version of clockworkmod superuser & flash that, no issues with dpi changer or AdAway or any other root apps.
Maybe it just me but I have always found SuperSU to be a bit flaky & buggy at times both on the Z2 & my old Galaxy S & Galaxy S3, never had any issues with clockworkmod superuser
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Thanks for the reply, BanziBaby. Not sure if you had the same issue originally, but when installing SuperSU from the Play Store it would not update the binaries on first run. After a reboot, SuperSU would open and it was able to grant permissions to the different apps, but I guess it wasn't a full grant.
Is there anyway to install a working version of SuperSU without going through recovery? I'm assuming I have to unlock my boot loader to install a recovery, right?
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I have setted DPI to 320 by editing build.prop.
Then you can apply some different DPI settings App per App using AppSettings Xposed, working great!
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Do the stock apps all handle the 320 dpi just like the Z Ultra, meaning there are more icons allowed on the home screen, dock, and app drawer?
I remember when I had my ZU, I was even able to install tablet apps straight from the Play Store since it apparently registered as a tablet/phone hybrid. That would be nice on the Z2 as well.
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Thanks for the reply, BanziBaby. Not sure if you had the same issue originally, but when installing SuperSU from the Play Store it would not update the binaries on first run. After a reboot, SuperSU would open and it was able to grant permissions to the different apps, but I guess it wasn't a full grant.
Is there anyway to install a working version of SuperSU without going through recovery? I'm assuming I have to unlock my boot loader to install a recovery, right?
Do the stock apps all handle the 320 dpi just like the Z Ultra, meaning there are more icons allowed on the home screen, dock, and app drawer?
I remember when I had my ZU, I was even able to install tablet apps straight from the Play Store since it apparently registered as a tablet/phone hybrid. That would be nice on the Z2 as well.
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When changing DPI to 320 all apps load into phablet mode (aka ZU size) and some which dont support phablet load into tablet size
In other words... No problem
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I have an issue with the Xperia launcher when I change DPI..
The icons on the launcher just get smaller and smaller and unlike google now launcher it doesn't adapt to the changed DPI.
Anyone else have this? I really don't want to switch away from Sony's launcher and smaller dpi is pretty awesome on a larger screen.
lyubor said:
I have an issue with the Xperia launcher when I change DPI..
The icons on the launcher just get smaller and smaller and unlike google now launcher it doesn't adapt to the changed DPI.
Anyone else have this? I really don't want to switch away from Sony's launcher and smaller dpi is pretty awesome on a larger screen.
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with which DPI? If I remenber well I had the same until I switched to 320 DPI, which is just perfect.
With everything I randomly tried around 400. Rebooted twice after applying 320 and it actually worked!
Ended up using the DPI Changer app, since editing the build.prop directly didn't seem to work after multiple reboots, but 361 is doing the job so far.
Success!
I was finally able to get my root and SuperSU binaries to take after some trial and error from reading the Easy Root Tool thread. Took a combination of installing the SuperSU.apk and rooting multiple times to do it.
Now I'm running 320dpi after changing the setting in DPI Changer...it looks fantastic! I always thought the Z Ultra had the best looking dpi for a smartphone, now it looks perfect on the Z2.
Couple things I noticed...the launcher now rotates to landscape, plus I'm not able to install the tablet version of Slingplayer like I could on the ZU, says it's incompatible in the Play Store. No big deal really, since the phone version works fine, I just like having the full remote of the tablet version.
Thanks to everyone for their input!
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Success!
I was finally able to get my root and SuperSU binaries to take after some trial and error from reading the Easy Root Tool thread. Took a combination of installing the SuperSU.apk and rooting multiple times to do it.
Now I'm running 320dpi after changing the setting in DPI Changer...it looks fantastic! I always thought the Z Ultra had the best looking dpi for a smartphone, now it looks perfect on the Z2.
Couple things I noticed...the launcher now rotates to landscape, plus I'm not able to install the tablet version of Slingplayer like I could on the ZU, says it's incompatible in the Play Store. No big deal really, since the phone version works fine, I just like having the full remote of the tablet version.
Thanks to everyone for their input!
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Can confirm that also on Z3 is 320DPI for Home launcher just amazing
Xperia Z2 dpi change
I have tried to use all application in playstore as well as build.prop editing in system but still nothing happens I'm running in marshmallow 6.0.1 with 23.5.A.1.291 build hope you could help me guys thanks
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I have tried to use all application in playstore as well as build.prop editing in system but still nothing happens I'm running in marshmallow 6.0.1 with 23.5.A.1.291 build hope you could help me guys thanks
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You need to reboot after editing.
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Apps use current orientation.
Annoyed apps changing current screen orientation? Try this module!
If you are using in landscape, some apps force orientation to portrait. So you have to rotate you device to use this app which is a bad user experience. With this module these apps don't change anymore the screen orientation and you could use it in current orientation. An example of such an app is System app remover
There are 2 apps with same effect, but
HaveOwnOrientation (free): This app has no user interface. Enable it in Xposed - reboot - done.
OwnOrientation (donate): User interface for simple configuring, logging etc
IMPORTANT
Xposed needs root access for installation
Website: http://tinyurl.com/nq32zze
Play Store OwnOrientation (donate): http://tinyurl.com/lj52cp6
Play Store HaveOwnOrientation (free): http://tinyurl.com/kl865jr
Xposed Repository HaveOwnOrientation (free): http://tinyurl.com/lryg5dn
APK download HaveOwnOrientation (free): http://tinyurl.com/mzert7f
Why these apps? To lazy to rotate the device!
Thanks, testing the module
Thanks, I can confirm that it is working flawlessly on Galaxy Note 10.1, I just tested it with the Instagram:good::good:
defim can you add a blacklist in future updates??
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Good Work
defim said:
Apps use current orientation.
Annoyed apps changing current screen orientation? Try this module!
If you are using in landscape, some apps force orientation to portrait. So you have to rotate you device to use this app which is a bad user experience. With this module these apps don't change anymore the screen orientation and you could use it in current orientation. An example of such an app is System app remover
This app has no user interface. Enable it in Xposed - reboot - done.
IMPORTANT
Xposed needs root access for installation
Website: http://tinyurl.com/nq32zze
Play Store: http://tinyurl.com/kl865jr
Xposed Repository: http://tinyurl.com/lryg5dn
Why this app? To lazy to rotate the device!
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scrolling problem with calc+ powerful calculator in landscape mode. otherwise worked with most of the apps in landscape mode.
@faizan.rupani: Maybe the app checks the current location and sets it again if it is not as desired. Can you post a link to the app?
@flexxoo: User interface is not planned so far. If you want to have an app in other orientation, just turn device - if automatic orientation is enabled.
Excellent! Well done @defim - at long last I can open Sky+ app in portrait mode
On my Galaxy S2, S3 and S4... all international variants this module reverses the camera and locks it in both portrait and landscape.
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On my Galaxy S2, S3 and S4... all international variants this module reverses the camera and locks it in both portrait and landscape.
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Just realised that the same thing happens on my NOTE 10.1
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Just realised that the same thing happens on my NOTE 10.1
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Second that, this module is must have but makes camera almost unusable (tried this on my Note 3)
+1 for application settings for blacklist
Hello, I tried the module and it works, but when I rotate the screen potrait mode on apps that are supposed to be used in landscape mode only the screen just goes black. It would be wonderful to be able to fine tune the module for each indivudual app like "Ultimate Rotation Control" does
Makes my screen camera screen black so I can't see what I'm taking pictures of lol HTC one m8 I know its been said and its probably noted just wanted to tell ya but great module been looking for something like this for awhile now
Hi! Tried the module. This modules solves my problem with the game called:
School Idol Festival both, English and Japanese Versions.
but when I launch the app while in portrait, then i rotated to landscape, it scales with the same size as in portrait having only 1/4 on the screen
what i mean is that when i launch the app, it retains it's size and doesnt rescale with the current orientation.
just an opinion maybe you could also add a blacklist or sort . just an opinion.
Good Job anyways
Okay okay, rudimentary block list added, no time atm for full gui. Just place package names in the file of apps which should not be blocked.
If you dont know the package name
- open Play Store in webbrowser, the ?id= part of the ur is the app
- or enable debug in the module, it shows all package names in xposed log
- or search in the created blockfile the app, but there are no new installed apps added
failed to work
hi
i have had successful experience with the module after installing it
however
i accidentally made xposed installer system app and starting from then the module failed to work
i have tried numerous times to uninstall and reinstall xposed installer and the module
but still it did not work
are there any fix to this problem?
i am using note pro P905 4.4.2
thank you for your help
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hi
i have had successful experience with the module after installing it
however
i accidentally made xposed installer system app and starting from then the module failed to work
i have tried numerous times to uninstall and reinstall xposed installer and the module
but still it did not work
are there any fix to this problem?
i am using note pro P905 4.4.2
thank you for your help
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If Xposed is system or not should not matter - but could cause other problems, dont know excatly.
If you open the module it "opens" a text file with you default app. Maybe you have set one earlier as default which does nothing. This assignement could be reset in Andorid app drawer "reset defaults", or so.
You could also open the file manually: /data/data/de.defim.apk.haveownorientation/files/HaveOwnOrientation.txt
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If Xposed is system or not should not matter - but could cause other problems, dont know excatly.
If you open the module it "opens" a text file with you default app. Maybe you have set one earlier as default which does nothing. This assignement could be reset in Andorid app drawer "reset defaults", or so.
You could also open the file manually: /data/data/de.defim.apk.haveownorientation/files/HaveOwnOrientation.txt
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i found the file
sorry for misleading
i found the .txt
wt should i do with it?
i can read the .txt now
but i still cant lock the orientation of apps
do you know wt is the cause of this problem?
update:
i have installed an older version of your module and it worked
not sure if i should try to update it
update 2:
i have tried to update the module but it turned out to be not working after update....
damn it.....
Thanks man the new block app works perfect, thanks a lot:good:
edmundchu said:
i found the file
sorry for misleading
i found the .txt
wt should i do with it?
i can read the .txt now
but i still cant lock the orientation of apps
do you know wt is the cause of this problem?
update:
i have installed an older version of your module and it worked
not sure if i should try to update it
update 2:
i have tried to update the module but it turned out to be not working after update....
damn it.....
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Your Xposed is working at all? Which Android version does you have?
Does the module load? Could be see in the xposd log
You could enable the "debug" in the config file and have more messages in the xposed log after reboot
does it do the same thing as this thread?
Hi,
I followed the steps in the create rooted update thread, my bootloader is unlocked.
After flashing the flashable zip & running Nextapp SD card fix & rebooting then running DPI changer to change the DPI from the default of 480 to 361 the quick setting tiles are all squashed to the left side & there is big gap on the right. I have tried different DPI's but it always looks the same unless & set the DPI back to 480 which is too big for me & widgets get truncated etc.
Have attached a screen recording in the zip file as I can't take a screenshot as the notification drawer closes to show the power menu. Is there anyway of fixing this without xposed or setting the DPI back to default, have searched but can't anyone else with the same issue.
Cheers.
Anyone have any idea's on how to fix this? I made a backup with Philz recovery first before flashing the flashable zip & this quick settings tiles thing is making me slightly OCD so if no one can help then I will just restore the backup.
I asked about the same thing a while ago and someone said there's an xposed module that let's you put more icons in the same row, unfortunately I don't remember the name of the model, Im looking for it too
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Thanks for the reply
I would rather not have to use xposed at all due to past experiences with it, everything was fine on .314 4.4.2 firmware, get the feeling that it is happening due to the way sony have changed the editing of the quick settings.
Hi,
System UI patcher with Xposed installer, it's the only way I know
lejailleur said:
Hi,
System UI patcher with Xposed installer, it's the only way I know
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thanks for the tip lejailleur, problem solved (finally) with the systemui module
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thanks for the tip lejailleur, problem solved (finally) with the systemui module
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@lejailleur many thanks for the reply.
I have installed xposed, rebooted & installed the systemUI patcher & activated it & rebooted again, I see some tweaks for the quick settings but I'm not sure what ones to use, what settings did you or @ptmaniac use to sort the squashed tiles issue?
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@lejailleur many thanks for the reply.
I have installed xposed, rebooted & installed the systemUI patcher & activated it & rebooted again, I see some tweaks for the quick settings but I'm not sure what ones to use, what settings did you or @ptmaniac use to sort the squashed tiles issue?
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I set the following stuff only:
Enable: Change quick setting width (for Z3 style)
Quick settings width (px) = 320 (i use 320 dpi, i'm not sure if you have to set the same as dpi but in my case it worked)
Enable: Change quick settings
Didn't mess with any other options as i didn't need it, hope this helped.
Cheers mate
I use 361 dpi so will probably try setting the width to that, bit annoyed that Sony changed how the quick settings are edited as that seems to have caused the issue, didn't have it on 4.4.2 .314 firmware.
Edit The 270 default seems to be the best one for me, tried some others but some of the tiles were cut off on the right.
Hi,
I succesfully unlocked and rooted my G5. It's rooted as well and I have Xposed 3.0 alpha4 installed and the app says the framework is active.
However I can't seem to change anything. I tried GEL Settings for example to change the grid size of the google launcher or the G4 Tweakbox to change the battery symbol. But nothing happens. I reboot and everything is the same.
I have the feeling I'm making some real dumb noob error, but I don't know what...
Any help is appreciated.
I assume you have turned the modules on? Open xposed and go to modules and ensure they are ticked and reboot if not. I assume you have done this otherwise you would get notifications from the modules that they are not axtive.
I did notice that the battery icon change in the g4 tweakbox did not work after reboot for me. I would recommend trying it with gravitybox instead.
Also, to confirm xposed is working correctly, try installing a module that delivers an obvious effect. For instance burnt toast or YouTube background playback.
Good luck
Yes, the modules are active.
Tried the Youtube Background module - no joy.
I don't get any error messages, everything installs fine, it's just not working...