[Q] Density/DPI - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

I went down to 240 dpi and got the split quick settings and notifications, though the notifications only give me a dim screen. But now my launcher is weird. Any ideas how to make it use full width and height?

krugm0f0 said:
I went down to 240 dpi and got the split quick settings and notifications, though the notifications only give me a dim screen. But now my launcher is weird. Any ideas how to make it use full width?
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Please don't post the same question multiple times, if someone knows the answer they will answer. Orig post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2679241

blueether said:
Please don't post the same question multiple times, if someone knows the answer they will answer. Orig post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2679241
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And that post is about something else, so I made a new post about -my- problem. You can go back to your cave now.

krugm0f0 said:
I went down to 240 dpi and got the split quick settings and notifications, though the notifications only give me a dim screen. But now my launcher is weird. Any ideas how to make it use full width and height?
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Have you tried using xposed and installing "app settings" through it? It lets you change individual app dpi's, you could try changing the dpi launcher to the normal dpi which is i believe 320.

theinspector said:
Have you tried using xposed and installing "app settings" through it? It lets you change individual app dpi's, you could try changing the dpi launcher to the normal dpi which is i believe 320.
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I just went for that solution, that's what I do on my HTC One!

krugm0f0 said:
I just went for that solution, that's what I do on my HTC One!
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/me staggers from cave...
See, it really was the same question
/me shakes his head and goes back to sleep

To reset the launcher layout after a DPI change go into settings > Apps > Xperia Home (or whatever it's called) > Clear Data & Cache

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Gap of status bar; System UI 240 DPI?

Hi,
Im trying to make my status bar at 240 DPI but when I do that there is this small gap between my window and the bar. Anyone knows how can I go about doing it?
Used: Xposed framework and per-app settings
No one knows?
earthtk said:
No one knows?
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read the rules
Glebun said:
read the rules
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Regarding?
Don't tell me using the search function because I searched before asking.
Tried all settings but I couldn't get away the gap between my main window and the statusbar.
One of the solution was:
Settings
Storage settings
System UI
Android system
All changed to 240 DPI but there is still a gap
no, not about the search. read the rules. all of them
earthtk said:
Regarding?
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Rule16. Bumping Threads (posting simply to force a thread to the top of the thread queue)
Do not "bump" a thread more than once per 24 hours
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Anybody found a solution for this???
Same question too. Used xposed app settings as well, since the notifications were too big in height for my liking ( i have a few persistent notifications)
I also have this issue...
If I change android system then I can't get the keyboard to display correctly (tried different keyboards and doing settings) and if I change system ui, then there's the gap

[Q] DPI settings problems

I rooted my Ultra. Changed DPI to 240 - LOVE IT! Still on stock rom.
Most of the app adapted ok for new DPI but some not.
Installed "Exposed" and managed to get some good result adjusting Clock, Swift keyboard etc
Problem is the sistem Dialer (screen shot attached)
It's not actually a dialer.... It's the screen when the call is in progress.
I tried different 3rt party dialers but as soon i press call from any dialer i see this screen.
It is always in portrait mode.
It is usable but it looks ugly and needs to adapted for new DPI.
How can i adapt this screen to 240dpi using Expose?
What sistem app i need to modify.?
Thanks in advance for help.
in Exposed, have you tried changing Android System's dpi?
Verry interested by changing the DPI on the official rom.
What's the best way to do this ?
Just root the device and change the DPI setting in the build.prop ?
Using app setting I changed the phone and phone/messaging apk to 320dpi and screen to 480x854 also do the same for the contacts. Reboot and call yourself should be back to normal.
ParanoidAndroid is soon available for the Ultra. Check the dev section
LordManhattan said:
ParanoidAndroid is soon available for the Ultra. Check the dev section
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Best news I've heard so far! I guess I'll just root my phone for now and call it a day..
Will wait for paranoid before I become a flashaholic again..
"Sent from my refrigerator"
capitansid said:
Best news I've heard so far! I guess I'll just root my phone for now and call it a day..
Will wait for paranoid before I become a flashaholic again..
"Sent from my refrigerator"
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It's out now
Sent from my Z Ultra, using XDA Premium 4
May thanks
shigga said:
Using app setting I changed the phone and phone/messaging apk to 320dpi and screen to 480x854 also do the same for the contacts. Reboot and call yourself should be back to normal.
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Did as you said + the same as your settings for android sistem.
It is all ok now.
Is it possible to able this screen to be in landscape mode?
andyverycool said:
Did as you said + the same as your settings for android sistem.
It is all ok now.
Is it possible to able this screen to be in landscape mode?
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Only works for portrait. Landscape screws it all up.

G2 navigation bar and themer compatibility

hi there, i use the rom aeonflex on my LG G2 and can't use themer because of the screen resolution, G2 uses 1920*1080, but in the settings menu of themer says 1803*1080, DPI 480.
themer says it cannot work cause the menu bar reduces the screen dimension and cannot work.
some help?????
miqueasgl said:
hi there, i use the rom aeonflex on my LG G2 and can't use themer because of the screen resolution, G2 uses 1920*1080, but in the settings menu of themer says 1803*1080, DPI 480.
themer says it cannot work cause the menu bar reduces the screen dimension and cannot work.
some help?????
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You mean the galaxy S2 ? as the default screen resolution is actually 800 by 480,it may be the rom that is an issue and not themer
nope... LG G2.
miqueasgl said:
nope... LG G2.
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bump! still need help.
miqueasgl said:
bump! still need help.
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Hi, Themer is designed to work on a stock resolution. Make sure that all your display/resolution/DPI settings have been set to default.
miqueasgl said:
bump! still need help.
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Works fine with my G2.
Should be something in your rom settings
RandleP said:
Works fine with my G2.
Should be something in your rom settings
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what's your rom?
using the xposed option to disable the navigation bar themer works fine.
but, that's a problem on the other side, phone is not really 100% without nav bar...
miqueasgl said:
what's your rom?
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Stock so that's why it should be in your rom settings
miqueasgl said:
using the xposed option to disable the navigation bar themer works fine.
but, that's a problem on the other side, phone is not really 100% without nav bar...
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That's odd though. Make sure you haven't adjusted the sizing of the bar in any way. Any small change in your display settings will throw off all of the Themer settings.
themer will not work for me in my rom either ... i havent touched the dpi or anything .. it is 480 I believe but the screeen resolution is coming up as 1803x1080 :S... I do not know how to fix it
Yeah same here for my Xperia Z Ultra. I'd really like to try Themer, but it doesn't support the ZU. I'm on stock Sony build, no tweaks to nav bar or DPI that I know of. When I check the screen dimensions under Themer Debug Info, it says it is 1824x1080 with a DPI of 320. Perhaps it is the DPI that is the problem? Either way, would sure love a fix so I can try Themer out.
danial.aw said:
themer will not work for me in my rom either ... i havent touched the dpi or anything .. it is 480 I believe but the screeen resolution is coming up as 1803x1080 :S... I do not know how to fix it
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Hi Danial,
If your phone is rooted, please check that any other display setting has been set to default. This includes any height settings of notification/nav bars or any resolution settings. If you visit gsmarena.com, your phone settings should match the stock display settings for the G2.
luvboox said:
Yeah same here for my Xperia Z Ultra. I'd really like to try Themer, but it doesn't support the ZU. I'm on stock Sony build, no tweaks to nav bar or DPI that I know of. When I check the screen dimensions under Themer Debug Info, it says it is 1824x1080 with a DPI of 320. Perhaps it is the DPI that is the problem? Either way, would sure love a fix so I can try Themer out.
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Hi luvboox,
The developers are working very hard to improve Themer's performance and other features, however adding more device support won't be easy due to lack of resources. Once Themer is more stable we'll look into more device support such as the Z Ultra
If still not working, please see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775244
LG G2, Nav Bar, & Themer
I rooted my G2 and did resize the nav bar. Is there no size I can make it to that's smaller than stock in order to use Themer?
pyropunk2006 said:
I rooted my G2 and did resize the nav bar. Is there no size I can make it to that's smaller than stock in order to use Themer?
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Unfortunately only stock settings will work in Themer.

[MOD][Lollipop][2015-02-14] Fix navbar spacing on lower DPI

If you use a lower DPI like me (I use 320) on the 5.0 lollipop port by scrubber you've probably noticed the navigation bar buttons are too separated.
Flash the attached zip in recovery to fix this.
Only portrait for now. When I got some spare time I'll fix the landscape layout.
Status: Beta 1
Date: 2014-12-05
If you prefer to swap the recents and back button check out my other mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/themes-apps/mod-swap-recents-navbar-buttons-t2964524
Edit 2014-12-08: Added a revert zip. Flash in recovery if you want to restore the original SystemUI.
Edit 2015-02-14: Uploaded Beta 2. Fixed the IME switcher and menu button location. Also fixed layout in landscape mode.
This is great, thanks.
swap back and recent apps.
Good work OP. One question though, is it possible to swap the back and recent apps buttons? On 4.4.4 i just used xposed with gravity box but as far as i know xposed doesn't work on lollipop.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
It works perfectly, Thanks:laugh:
makfreeman said:
Good work OP. One question though, is it possible to swap the back and recent apps buttons? On 4.4.4 i just used xposed with gravity box but as far as i know xposed doesn't work on lollipop.
Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
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Here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z-ultra/themes-apps/mod-swap-recents-navbar-buttons-t2964524
android-kun said:
It works perfectly, Thanks:laugh:
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How did you get rid of the ugly grey line on the lower status bar?
kanej2006 said:
How did you get rid of the ugly grey line on the lower status bar?
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What grey line? Screenshot please.
(I guess you are on a different dpi than 320)
pemell said:
What grey line? Screenshot please.
(I guess you are on a different dpi than 320)
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And some rather large icons I'd like to decrease in size. Also, how can I add an extra row on the screen to have an extra icon or app? Thanks.
Oh, both of those are dependent on the launcher you're using.
Try this one where you can tweak most of the things: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher
Or this one which is the Google Now Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
^ Thanks pemell, would you recommend Google Now Launcher/Nova launcher over the stock Sony launcher?
I know it's a little off topic, but I figured you might be able to give me some advice. I flashed this mod, and decided to restore a CWM nandroid back up. I've been stuck on the bootanimation for quite some time now. Is this to be expected? Again, sorry for the off topic post, and keep up the good work!
Aphex13 said:
I know it's a little off topic, but I figured you might be able to give me some advice. I flashed this mod, and decided to restore a CWM nandroid back up. I've been stuck on the bootanimation for quite some time now. Is this to be expected? Again, sorry for the off topic post, and keep up the good work!
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For me only the VERY first time takes a while to boot, 4-5 minutes at the most.
Any more then there's a problem!
Aphex13 said:
I know it's a little off topic, but I figured you might be able to give me some advice. I flashed this mod, and decided to restore a CWM nandroid back up. I've been stuck on the bootanimation for quite some time now. Is this to be expected? Again, sorry for the off topic post, and keep up the good work!
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Why did you want to restore a nandroid backup? Because of this mod? If so, I'll make a flashable revert zip available.
Regarding you being stuck on the bootanimation I got no idea, except that it's definitely not because of this mod.
kanej2006 said:
^ Thanks pemell, would you recommend Google Now Launcher/Nova launcher over the stock Sony launcher?
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Nova Launcher every day of the week.
GNL if you like it plain and easy with little option to tweak it.
Added a revert zip to the OP. Flash in recovery if you want to restore the original SystemUI.
pemell said:
Nova Launcher every day of the week.
GNL if you like it plain and easy with little option to tweak it.
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I'll try it, thanks so much bro.
pemell said:
Nova Launcher every day of the week.
GNL if you like it plain and easy with little option to tweak it.
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Is it possible to tweak the dpi of Nova Launcher? The icons are too small when I'm on 320 dpi on Nova, but they okay when used in 400 dpi. On the contrary they are pretty decently sized when I'm using Google Search 4.0 + Google Launcher 1.11. I actually started using Google's alternative because of this and also due to the fact that the app drawer employs a white background which increases visibility even when the brightness is very low. I haven't seen this option in Nova yet. I know we can change icon sizes and scale them in Nova settings, but still the sizes and fonts are not proportional to what I would like it to be. Changing grid sizes helps a bit but it doesn't change the icon and font scaling problem.
I did try editing the shared_prefs.xml file from data/data and changed the dpi from 320 to 400 but it seems to reset it everytime the launcher is opened even if I've set the file to read only in properties.
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I also have another request for you. Can you change the navbar dp to 42 instead of 48 in portrait & landscape? 48 seems bigger than what it should be.
You don't need to tweak the dpi as you can change icon size in Nova
Or maybe that's only for payed users? Check in look & feel and see if you can change icon size
pemell said:
You don't need to tweak the dpi as you can change icon size in Nova
Or maybe that's only for payed users? Check in look & feel and see if you can change icon size
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Yes, I used the option to manually resize the icons, but they're still way smaller than what 400dpi looks like.
Even after resizing, the icons are much smaller than what Google now launcher for Lolipop looks like at 320dpi. Only at 400dpi do they look okay.
Also what about the Navbar height? Is there anything we can do about that?
Is this "way smaller"?
Yeah I could make a mod changing the navbar height.

could the dpi be changed through developer options?

any one try to change the dpi through developer options?
tamerh said:
any one try to change the dpi through developer options?
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Yes I have played about with it you can.
tamerh said:
any one try to change the dpi through developer options?
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Yes and its actually crucial that its there, since default Text Size and View Mode settings no matter how you combine them wont give ideal looking combo - either too large or too small + notification area only reacts to Text Size changes and view mode mode has zero effect on this area, so although view mode @SmaLL/font @normal makes everything look good, notification area + notifications look way too big,but when you make font @SmaLL everything gets way too small.
With dpi in play I have reached my current favorite combo -> Text size/view type at Small and dpi @392. Not too big, not too small.
Is the dpi settings kept after reboot the phone?
tamerh said:
Is the dpi settings kept after reboot the phone?
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Not on my Mate 10 Pro. Quite annoying...
tamerh said:
Is the dpi settings kept after reboot the phone?
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Also not in my Mate 10 which is absolutely disastrous in my case which I want to use all apps to be compatible with split screen but I can’t as the option inside developer settings, “force all apps to resizable” needs resart to be activated but if I restart the phone , the developer options are not saved. Go figure
This also annoys me. Coming from iPhone 7+ which is only 1080p, the Mate 10 looks low res.
We might need some app to make the dpi change persistent on reboot.
Hmm. Smallest width in developer options only changes the width dp of the phone. Anyone tried using adb to change DPI settings? Will try it in a while. Im using KangVIP rom which had the option to change DPI and sure enough, it scaled the contents of the notification bar. Will try it on stock to see if magic happens. Wish me luck!
The setting stick with a reboot on my phone, you need to leave developer mode switch on otherwise it won't stick, I know you can change the smallest width without them turned on but it doesn't stick.
Still doesn't change the notification drop down still huge any fix this wasn't the case on the mate 9 the system ui tuner changed all aspects so annoying
jemeljsh said:
Yes and its actually crucial that its there, since default Text Size and View Mode settings no matter how you combine them wont give ideal looking combo - either too large or too small + notification area only reacts to Text Size changes and view mode mode has zero effect on this area, so although view mode @SmaLL/font @normal makes everything look good, notification area + notifications look way too big,but when you make font @SmaLL everything gets way too small.
With dpi in play I have reached my current favorite combo -> Text size/view type at Small and dpi @392. Not too big, not too small.
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For me, small view mode, normal text size is the sweet spot.
r8dooo said:
Still doesn't change the notification drop down still huge any fix this wasn't the case on the mate 9 the system ui tuner changed all aspects so annoying
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I use KangVIP rom. Stock EMUI with added features. Notification window attached.
DANIELWHITT said:
The setting stick with a reboot on my phone, you need to leave developer mode switch on otherwise it won't stick, I know you can change the smallest width without them turned on but it doesn't stick.
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I have a P10, on nougat I had no problems changing the DPI, but when I updated to Oreo, I need change it every time I reboot, is a mess, looks like a bug on Oreo, who knows...
EngrVan said:
I use KangVIP rom. Stock EMUI with added features. Notification window attached.
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Where did you get kankvip from? Project treble? Everything working?
loudog3114 said:
Where did you get kankvip from? Project treble? Everything working?
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Followed this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/how-to/how-to-flash-custom-firmware-mate-10-pro-t3733626
Download links are there. Everything's working.
This should help you guys:
[GUIDE] How to Change DPI properly on EMUI 8 Mate 10/Pro

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