[Q] GPE scaling? - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Only had this for a few days so far since the sale on Google play, everything is great with it however the size of the keyboard, text in the notifications area and GUI elements (I.e. chrome address bar) are massively huge and are almost twice the size of what I see on my nexus 7 2013, is this just the way it is or is there some setting I have yet to find or is this just the way it is?
I have set fonts to small but that had no effect.

Edit /system/build.prop look for the lcd dpi string and change from 400 to 320. 320 is the native dpi of the display
You can only do this if rooted.
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blueether said:
Edit /system/build.prop look for the lcd dpi string and change from 400 to 320. 320 is the native dpi of the display
You can only do this if rooted.
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Thanks for pointing that out! but by doing so you can not lock the boot loader back down?

deadamerican said:
Thanks for pointing that out! but by doing so you can not lock the boot loader back down?
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not back to factory with the GPe unfortunately. you may [will?] lose the DRM keys stored on the TA partition

Cool, thanks for clueing me in. Seems to be a lot of trouble with the gpe version of this phone might just go with the xperia one instead.
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deadamerican said:
Cool, thanks for clueing me in. Seems to be a lot of trouble with the gpe version of this phone might just go with the xperia one instead.
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What is "lots of trouble?"

Trouble = hassle
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Both are about the same, sony one is harder if you want to keep drm keys
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blueether said:
Both are about the same, sony one is harder if you want to keep drm keys
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But is the dpi at 320 or still at 400 on the Sony one?
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320 on the sony verson
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Hey blue what are the drm keys for?
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Jammol said:
Hey blue what are the drm keys for?
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Umm, good question now on 4.4... I think netflix still need them? Warranty maybe? Who knows what Sony are doing with them in Kitkat.

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[Q] Tablet Mode

I don't know if you guys know, but if you change the screen DPI on AOSP ROM's to 240 the phone enter on tablet mode. As we got our ICS not so long ago, I thought: maybe this can work on our Xperia S, with a Sony customized ROM.
So, I would like to ask too anyone who has Root and ICS to change the DPI to 240, reboot and see what happens, and post a screenshot if possible.
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Excuse my ignorance, but what is Tablet mode?
The phone acts as a tablet, same for apps. Status bar at bottom, virtual buttons, etc. Search for tablet mode on Galaxy Nexus Themes and apps section, and look there.
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It doesn't really work. You need a few source level patches that are quite ugly for now to make it work.
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K900 said:
It doesn't really work. You need a few source level patches that are quite ugly for now to make it work.
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I see. Well, thanks. It was a curiosity, but thanks
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Felimenta97 said:
The phone acts as a tablet, same for apps. Status bar at bottom, virtual buttons, etc. Search for tablet mode on Galaxy Nexus Themes and apps section, and look there.
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This is like, my first foray into the Android world, so thanks for answering, I'll look it up.

LCD Resolution Alternative

Hey Guys,
I use LCD Resolution for my Galaxy SII and love it, but it doesn't work on my 300t for some reason. However, I found an app that does work:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marutian.dpichanger
Try it out, I love it.
-Gods
PS I use value 120
Is it possible to get one in english?
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What does changing the DPI even do?
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Sorry, my bad. Did`nt know that it actually was in english, as I just looked at the pictures
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Here's one of a few english DPI changers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innodroid.dpichanger
UndisputedGuy said:
What does changing the DPI even do?
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It just makes everything smaller as if we had a larger resolution (I just hate the huge icons and text, want it to look more like a computer, not a freaking kid's toy)
CrimsonKnight13 said:
Here's one of a few english DPI changers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innodroid.dpichanger
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lol, the OP is in English too. It was the first one I tried after the OG "LCD Density" and it worked, so I didn't continue trying others.
Godswrath said:
lol, the OP is in English too. It was the first one I tried after the OG "LCD Density" and it worked, so I didn't continue trying others.
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Screenshots on its page were showing Korean (Hangul). I didn't realize that it had full English support.
What's a good DPI for the TF300T, one that doesn't distort everything
qwahchees said:
What's a good DPI for the TF300T, one that doesn't distort everything
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I've been using 120
Godswrath said:
I've been using 120
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Is the market stil working?
BRG said:
Is the market stil working?
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Sorry, just saw your reply. Yeah, market still works--I haven't ran into any issues with any of the common apps (well, I don't use facebook or twitter tho )
Just in case anyone using this recently switched to CleanRom2.4 from tf700, looks like it doesn't work anymore. Workaround is to open the build.prop using es file explorer and editing the density value there.
Look for:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
change to 240 to your preferred value.
Godswrath said:
Just in case anyone using this recently switched to CleanRom2.4 from tf700, looks like it doesn't work anymore. Workaround is to open the build.prop using es file explorer and editing the density value there.
Look for:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
change to 240 to your preferred value.
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hi, I'm using the new Cleanrom 2.5 inheritance for the TF700 and I looked for the line in build.prop but it does not exist. Can the line be created? If so, where do I put it?
Thanks.
BTW that freeking Rom is superfast, I'm using it with Clemsyn 1.7ghz kernel.
Yes, you can create it. Just put it at the bottom of the build.prop.
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ricco333 said:
hi, I'm using the new Cleanrom 2.5 inheritance for the TF700 and I looked for the line in build.prop but it does not exist. Can the line be created? If so, where do I put it?
Thanks.
BTW that freeking Rom is superfast, I'm using it with Clemsyn 1.7ghz kernel.
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The line is in the build in Clean 2.5, just flashed it and edited the line in 160.

nexus 5 rom porting over to xperia z ultra 6806 ...not Google Play edition Rom

Hello does anyone know if it can happen?
Porting over nexus 5 ROM on xperia z ultra?
Or is there a ROM already that have 4.4 nexus launcher?
kingrichards said:
Hello does anyone know if it can happen?
Porting over nexus 5 ROM on xperia z ultra?
Or is there a ROM already that have 4.4 nexus launcher?
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There is the Google Edition Rom , its running 4.4.2
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There is the Google Edition Rom , its running 4.4.2
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I know that already but its not the one from Nexus 5 the Nexus 5 launcher Meaning...with the animations?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506482
kingrichards said:
I know that already but its not the one from Nexus 5 the Nexus 5 launcher Meaning...with the animations?
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510jungleboy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506482
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Does it work with xperia z ultra?
kingrichards said:
Does it work with xperia z ultra?
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Since I am using the Google Edition Rom , i installed only the Home Launcher , and it does what the Nexus 5 do.
510jungleboy said:
Since I am using the Google Edition Rom , i installed only the Home Launcher , and it does what the Nexus 5 do.
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Does it have the Google now when you slide right on the home screen?
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Does it have the Google now when you slide right on the home screen?
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Read my last message. It depends on which rom you are running. Im using GPe Rom which is 4.4.2 and it works geeat , even google now , speaking on any screen , it respond. You should try it out.
I don't think you know what im talking about on nexus 5 at the home screen if you swipe to the left you get the Google now which I like.. You don't have to drag from the home virtual button to go to google now
If you see the nexus 5 video you will know what I'm talking about
kingrichards said:
Hello does anyone know if it can happen?
Porting over nexus 5 ROM on xperia z ultra?
Or is there a ROM already that have 4.4 nexus launcher?
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DO YOU EVEN ANDROID?!??!?!?
Just Search up Google Now launcher APK
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/02/05/google-search-updated-to-v3-2-meet-the-google-now-launcher/
There u go man... what u want is just a launcher...
Ur welcome
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OMFG, people. Yes, OP. The Google Experience Launcher, yes the on the Nexus 5 uses, is wildly available to download on the internet, and there are NO reasons to port a whole ROM just for the launcher, LOL. That's like porting iOS to our device for the font. We don't have to do that.
I'm running the GPe ROM with GEL, and everything works as it should. Yes, Google Now (swipe to left) works just fine.
This thread should also be in the Q&A section.
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LordManhattan said:
OMFG, people. Yes, OP. The Google Experience Launcher, yes the on the Nexus 5 uses, is wildly available to download on the internet, and there are NO reasons to port a whole ROM just for the launcher, LOL. That's like porting iOS to our device for the font. We don't have to do that.
I'm running the GPe ROM with GEL, and everything works as it should. Yes, Google Now (swipe to left) works just fine.
This thread should also be in the Q&A section.
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The reason for my post is to be able to still keep the xreality features .
Since the actual GPE ultra is able to still have xreality on GPE
The way I understood is that once we unlock boot loader we are not going to be able to still have the xreality correct?
You can install a port of xreality, see the mod section.
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blueether said:
You can install a port of xreality, see the mod section.
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I thought u need to have boot loader unlock to flash ROM so how will the mod work ? If the boot loader is unlock for GPE ROM?
It's a port of the older xreality/bravia I think
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blueether said:
It's a port of the older xreality/bravia I think
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There's an old and a new one? Lol
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OMFG, people. Yes, OP. The Google Experience Launcher, yes the on the Nexus 5 uses, is wildly available to download on the internet, and there are NO reasons to port a whole ROM just for the launcher, LOL. That's like porting iOS to our device for the font. We don't have to do that.
I'm running the GPe ROM with GEL, and everything works as it should. Yes, Google Now (swipe to left) works just fine.
This thread should also be in the Q&A section.
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Do you, or anyone, know if there is a way to make the icons on the GEL smaller, both on the home screens and in the app drawer? I changed the dpi in build.prop to 320 before even trying the launcher, and this is the only additional change I would like to make. I tried changing the dpi with Xposed, both the launcher and Google Search. I don't care about anything but icon size, as it's kind of jarring to leave an app in phablet or tablet mode, only to see massive icons. I'm running the GPe Rom port on a C6833.
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mailme45 said:
LordManhattan said:
OMFG, people. Yes, OP. The Google Experience Launcher, yes the on the Nexus 5 uses, is wildly available to download on the internet, and there are NO reasons to port a whole ROM just for the launcher, LOL. That's like porting iOS to our device for the font. We don't have to do that.
I'm running the GPe ROM with GEL, and everything works as it should. Yes, Google Now (swipe to left) works just fine.
This thread should also be in the Q&A section.
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Do you, or anyone, know if there is a way to make the icons on the GEL smaller, both on the home screens and in the app drawer? I changed the dpi in build.prop to 320 before even trying the launcher, and this is the only additional change I would like to make. I tried changing the dpi with Xposed, both the launcher and Google Search. I don't care about anything but icon size, as it's kind of jarring to leave an app in phablet or tablet mode, only to see massive icons. I'm running the GPe Rom port on a C6833.
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Yup, just install this module (if you're using Xposed) and that's it.
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Thanks!

SlimRoms for Togari

So I maintain Slim for Honami, I have a build that could use some testing. Build is completely untested so there is always that possibility of bricking the device. But odds are worst case you will need fastboot to restore.
Cheers
Edit: Opened thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51783298#post51783298
And so im downloading it for testing... good luck to me
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Edit: It booted up fine...Update if there is anything... Getting used to the smaller DPI...
Edit: My eyes and fingers hurt at the small fonts and tiny keyboard LOL...
Issues with camera not working despite working with a clean install and TWRP recovery. The bug should be the same old can't connect camera bug...
Camera works after rebooting but still hangs after initial startup of app. Few quick presses on the soft button for the shutter gets it working. Third party seems fine with occasional quirks here and there that I don't know how to describe. The Sony logo pops up whenever I use the 3rd party camera apps before the app interface appears
OK thanks for being brave.
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Is this the slim_togari repo on git? If so I have built and run it a couple of times.
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You do understand git is huge right? You can look at my github, the device folder is there, common/kernel stuff is slim git/Gerrit
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And so I am back to my daily driver... my eyes can't take the smallllll fonts LOL... still looking for that elusive ROM that has battery life in my perspective and wakelock blocker...
Thanks for your hard work too prbassplayer
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3ftguru said:
And so I am back to my daily driver... my eyes can't take the smallllll fonts LOL... still looking for that elusive ROM that has battery life in my perspective and wakelock blocker...
Thanks for your hard work too prbassplayer
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Why didn't you just bump up the dpi ?
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prbassplayer said:
You do understand git is huge right? You can look at my github, the device folder is there, common/kernel stuff is slim git/Gerrit
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yep
I was meaning this one https://github.com/SlimRoms-togari?tab=repositories
blueether said:
yep
I was meaning this one https://github.com/SlimRoms-togari?tab=repositories
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Nope my git is
https://github.com/PRJosh?tab=repositories
I could bump up the dpi but was looking really for a rom with wakelock blocker... though i like both Slim and Carbon... just haven't found that perfect rom *grinz*
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Great Work.
For now i cant find any issue. But what i miss from carbon this is Pocket Mode, really cool feature.
And, finally, sound works when phone in the dockstation unlike in carbon

Multi-window on MM

Hi,
I enabled multi-window on MM, seems to work fine (some minor display bug with certain apps).
killdozer56 said:
Hi,
I enabled multi-window on MM, seems to work fine (some minor display bug with certain apps).
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Do you mind telling us how?
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jongcruz said:
Do you mind telling us how?
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Hi,
Edit the build.prop file (with build prop editor for example) And send "persist.sys.debug.multi_window=true"
killdozer56 said:
Hi,
Edit the build.prop file (with build prop editor for example) And send "persist.sys.debug.multi_window=true"
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Thanks, I still need to root and unlock my device. Trying to find a good guide so I don't brick it. Can you post a pic of the multi windows?
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Thanks, I still need to root and unlock my device. Trying to find a good guide so I don't brick it. Can you post a pic of the multi windows?
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You can't brick it
I'll try tonight. What did you lost after rooting and unlocking?
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jongcruz said:
I'll try tonight. What did you lost after rooting and unlocking?
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You loose the drm keys.
killdozer56 said:
You loose the drm keys.
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This I know but when you lose those keys what are you really losing in terms of functionality?
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jongcruz said:
This I know but when you lose those keys what are you really losing in terms of functionality?
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You loose special sony functions like X-reality for mobile, camera algorithm to reduce the noise in low brightness ambiance, and possibly the dualshock function if you have a playstation 4
If you want to unlock the bootloader do not enable MyXperia before of after
killdozer56 said:
You loose special sony functions like X-reality for mobile, camera algorithm to reduce the noise in low brightness ambiance, and possibly the dualshock function if you have a playstation 4
If you want to unlock the bootloader do not enable MyXperia before of after
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Thank you, I really don't care about X-reality because I can manipulate colors with Xposed....Camera in a tablet is useless. About losing Dualshock function I'm really concerned since I have a Ps4 so I'll have to find out about it.
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killdozer56 said:
Hi,
Edit the build.prop file (with build prop editor for example) And send "persist.sys.debug.multi_window=true"
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Thanks it worked like a charm!
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Thanks it worked like a charm!
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In addition you can try Skyolin Helper an Xposed module to activate floating and resizable window: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-skyolin-helper-t3330872
Tested and works fine

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