One Handed Mod - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Hi Xda
ive seen the Siny C5 E5533 that have the one handed mode....,
it activated when u pull your finger from left down corner to the center the screen, the screen will chenge and get smaller ....,
the samsungs note 3 and above has that,
so is there any way to have that future on our ultra??????

Try Niwatory for exposed framework.
I managed to set it up with GravityBox on Menu soft key doubletap.
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I've just cranked the DPI up to 400, and I'm able to use it one-handed. I also have about 2 years of one-handed "training" with the ZU - and fairly big hands, so I guess it's not a solution for most people

Klaos3000 said:
I've just cranked the DPI up to 400, and I'm able to use it one-handed. I also have about 2 years of one-handed "training" with the ZU - and fairly big hands, so I guess it's not a solution for most people
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how did u do that????
how did u changed your DPI & also dont u have any problem with that????

d1g1m4n said:
Try Niwatory for exposed framework.
I managed to set it up with GravityBox on Menu soft key doubletap.
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Ive tried Xposed and it said xposed cant install the basement ...... or with the proccesor...........,
so have u tried the gravity box?????

Install Xposed framework zip with your recovery. Search for that zip on forum. Then install Xposed Installer apk. Then search for Niwatory with Xposed Installer modules list
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d1g1m4n said:
Install Xposed framework zip with your recovery. Search for that zip on forum. Then install Xposed Installer apk. Then search for Niwatory with Xposed Installer modules list
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thnxalot bro
but ive got bootloop......,

rezadentevil said:
how did u do that????
how did u changed your DPI & also dont u have any problem with that????
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I did it manually through the build.prop in /system, but you can use an app to change it too. The default DPI is 320, so things are fairly small on screen, but I use my ZU mainly as a phone and not a small tablet, so a higher DPI will make everything bigger, including the fonts. 320 DPI and 480 DPI (and some lower ones) are officially supported by Android, and running any other DPI can break some things (mostly UI glitches), like the Sony Launcher. It won't break it to the point where it doesn't work, but it's not made for other DPIs than the official ones, so it won't look right. So if you're using the Sony Launcher, then 480 DPI would be the recommended DPI above 320. 480 DPI will however make everything very big, and it'll behave like a smaller Z series device like the Z5 (DPI wise), which will make it funny on the Z Ultra since it has a much bigger screen than anything else, so it'll look somewhat comical the first day. I use 400 DPI, and haven't experienced any issues (using Nova Launcher), and everything is scaled properly.
You need root though, and if you do have root, I recommend you to just try out some different DPIs before settling. I personally like 400 and 420 DPI.
It'll be much easier to use the ZU one-handed with a higher DPI (since everything on screen will be bigger and easier to hit), it'll also boil down to your hand size. Cranking the DPI up won't do you any good if you have hands the size of a small goat, so just keep that in mind too

Klaos3000 said:
I did it manually through the build.prop in /system, but you can use an app to change it too. The default DPI is 320, so things are fairly small on screen, but I use my ZU mainly as a phone and not a small tablet, so a higher DPI will make everything bigger, including the fonts. 320 DPI and 480 DPI (and some lower ones) are officially supported by Android, and running any other DPI can break some things (mostly UI glitches), like the Sony Launcher. It won't break it to the point where it doesn't work, but it's not made for other DPIs than the official ones, so it won't look right. So if you're using the Sony Launcher, then 480 DPI would be the recommended DPI above 320. 480 DPI will however make everything very big, and it'll behave like a smaller Z series device like the Z5 (DPI wise), which will make it funny on the Z Ultra since it has a much bigger screen than anything else, so it'll look somewhat comical the first day. I use 400 DPI, and haven't experienced any issues (using Nova Launcher), and everything is scaled properly.
You need root though, and if you do have root, I recommend you to just try out some different DPIs before settling. I personally like 400 and 420 DPI.
It'll be much easier to use the ZU one-handed with a higher DPI (since everything on screen will be bigger and easier to hit), it'll also boil down to your hand size. Cranking the DPI up won't do you any good if you have hands the size of a small goat, so just keep that in mind too
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Thanx alot my friend
my only problem was the keyboard , and it seems it get so much better than before, im on unlocked,rooted official 5.0, amd now DPI is 400.........,
Thnx so Much

Klaos3000 said:
I did it manually through the build.prop in /system, but you can use an app to change it too. The default DPI is 320, so things are fairly small on screen, but I use my ZU mainly as a phone and not a small tablet, so a higher DPI will make everything bigger, including the fonts. 320 DPI and 480 DPI (and some lower ones) are officially supported by Android, and running any other DPI can break some things (mostly UI glitches), like the Sony Launcher. It won't break it to the point where it doesn't work, but it's not made for other DPIs than the official ones, so it won't look right. So if you're using the Sony Launcher, then 480 DPI would be the recommended DPI above 320. 480 DPI will however make everything very big, and it'll behave like a smaller Z series device like the Z5 (DPI wise), which will make it funny on the Z Ultra since it has a much bigger screen than anything else, so it'll look somewhat comical the first day. I use 400 DPI, and haven't experienced any issues (using Nova Launcher), and everything is scaled properly.
You need root though, and if you do have root, I recommend you to just try out some different DPIs before settling. I personally like 400 and 420 DPI.
It'll be much easier to use the ZU one-handed with a higher DPI (since everything on screen will be bigger and easier to hit), it'll also boil down to your hand size. Cranking the DPI up won't do you any good if you have hands the size of a small goat, so just keep that in mind too
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do u know anyway to have samsung keyboad on zu ?????

rezadentevil said:
do u know anyway to have samsung keyboad on zu ?????
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Try this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59650881&postcount=1064

Klaos3000 said:
Try this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59650881&postcount=1064
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thanx alot bro, but i have got bootloop...., i did a factory and cash.....but i didnt work
also i tried so many samsung keyboards, but none of them has worked.....,

rezadentevil said:
thanx alot bro, but i have got bootloop...., i did a factory and cash.....but i didnt work
also i tried so many samsung keyboards, but none of them has worked.....,
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Hmm, probably some libs and stuff that got messed up, and it's probably only compatible with TouchWiz devices (framework dependencies or something). Now we know, though.

Related

LCD Density

Now that we've got root (yay!)
The LCD density seems rather low- I'm coming from a Dell Streak 5, and it seems the icons and fonts are quite a bit larger.
I can't fit as much on the Note's home screen as I could on my Streak's homescreen, despite being both larger and higher resolution.
Which density settings are "safe" to try with minimum risk of causing market issues?
Interesting, most people lower the density. I have no idea what it is on the note now but 240 and 320 are safe
itsjusttim said:
Interesting, most people lower the density. I have no idea what it is on the note now but 240 and 320 are safe
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Yeah, I know, it's odd.
My old Streak 5 would comfortably fit all the widgets I use and icons. The Note, however, despite having the same number of rows and columns defined, has overlap. Also, the BW clock skin I use has to be sized physically larger than it is on the Streak, otherwise it gets cut off. Fonts seem much larger, too.
Granted, it makes it easy to read, but I honestly expected MORE screen real estate- not less.
Note uses 320. I set mine to 240 and everything seems ok. The keyboard does still seem a bit large, but ok. Also the default browser is broken a bit as well as the phone app. Keypad is off and browser tab page is messed up along with address bar.
xzKinGzxBuRnzx said:
Note uses 320. I set mine to 240 and everything seems ok. The keyboard does still seem a bit large, but ok. Also the default browser is broken a bit as well as the phone app. Keypad is off and browser tab page is messed up along with address bar.
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I've got mine at 280 now. Same dialer issue. Using Swype for input, so no issues there. I use Opera so the browser isn't an issue.
Haven't hit any market issues yet, but haven't tried downloading anything either.
whats the default value?
cmjkxa said:
whats the default value?
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It's 320!!
cmjkxa said:
whats the default value?
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320. Which I believe the largest common value supported by android.
thanks! I tried 240 and messed up the home screen.
Streak used a 160 setting, but it was only 800x480.
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I'm going to just leave it at 320. I'd rather take the time to get used to it and have everything function properly.
Maroon Mushroom said:
I'm going to just leave it at 320. I'd rather take the time to get used to it and have everything function properly.
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Good idea.
Im sure all the apps that break with the different density can be fixed using spare parts or installing modified ones. [There are many modified ones in the int Note forum]

LG G2 is more awesome with 320dpi

LG G2 is More Awesome with ̶3̶2̶0̶d̶p̶i̶ 380dpi
I came from galaxy note 2 before had G2
On that forum, people love 240dpi
Because the original 320dpi is too big and bulky
Not as crisp as 240dpi
After I got my G2
I realize, the current dpi is too big
And I edit build.prop and change to 320dpi
And modified home to works with 320dpi
You got to try it
It's really awesome G2 with 320dpi/380dpi/400dpi
I wish some skillfull dev will port original apps from 480 to 380dpi
In the mean time.... i just had to learn trial and error changing dimens
To make it looks good on 380
===========380dpi===========
@sosimple point me, he use 380 dpi, after I tried it, It's my favorite DPI now..
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- - - How To Change DPI Manually - - -
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1. You must be rooted (need root explorer/build.prop editor) + Xposed Module (App Settings)
2. search ro.sf.lcd_density=480
3. change it into ro.sf.lcd_density=380
4. reboot
drc13 said:
People might find experimenting with different DPI's easier with an app like texdroider rather than manually editing the build prop.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texdroider.texdroider_dpi
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of course, many apps on playstore can change density
just search playstore
*some LG apps doesn't works properly with new DPI
*even playstore is acting weird
--------- the fix ---------
1. For LG Camera App and LG Message App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48743938#post48743938
Install Xposed Frameworks - Open the apps - go to download menu
1. Install App Settings Module (for LG apps)
2. Install All apps in Play Store (for Playstore Fix)
3. reboot
4. open App Settings, Search Camera - click - On - DPI = 480
5. open All Apps in Play Store Module - change fake dpi to 480
I use between 390-400 I also use tiny text in the display settings so everything fits much nicer. I haven't tried 320 but I imagine that would be a bit too small for me.
320 r u serious? im using 400 and already feel thats little bit too small
Im using my tablet port for G2 and it hurts my hand using it. Woudnt advise to use at 300 or lower
480
Build prop set to 480, xposed app settings changes everything else that's compatible to 320.
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spiderio said:
I came from galaxy note 2 before had G2
On that forum, people love 240dpi
Because the original 320dpi is too big and bulky
Not as crisp as 240dpi
After I got my G2
I realize, the current dpi is too big
And I edit build.prop and change to 320dpi
And modified home to works with 320dpi
You got to try it
It's really awesome G2 with 320dpi
I wish some skillfull dev will port original apps from 480 to 320dpi
In the mean time.... i just had to learn trial and error changing dimens
To make it looks good on 320
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Unless you're running a ASOP ROM, stock LG apps dont scale right under a different density. It sucks. I agree though everything looks better at 320.
phatmanxxl said:
Build prop set to 480, xposed app settings changes everything else that's compatible to 320.
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Unless you're running a ASOP ROM, stock LG apps dont scale right under a different density. It sucks. I agree though everything looks better at 320.
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I am using 380 dpi. If you use xposed app settings , you can define stock lg apps to run in default dpi (480) so you have no problem at all..
sosimple said:
I am using 380 dpi. If you use xposed app settings , you can define stock lg apps to run in default dpi (480) so you have no problem at all..
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Yea, I felt it was just easier to adjust the apps that looked better at 320 instead of the whole phone.
sosimple said:
I am using 380 dpi. If you use xposed app settings , you can define stock lg apps to run in default dpi (480) so you have no problem at all..
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After I tried 380 and it's indeed better than 320..
It's not too small and still crisp great looking now..
anyone know how to edit lghome.apk dimens for 380..
I use app settings for LG camera.. set it 480
For home.apk is better hardcodded than using appsetting.
I am still searching how to make the quickwindow apps in 480 dpi, I haven't found for now.
Yup 320 DPI looks just like my note was on 240 DPI :laugh:
How come this all seems backwards to me...comparing to a PC LCD monitor? I thought that more dot per inch was better...made things smaller...and yet I keep reading that fewer DPI's are the way to go?? What am I missing here?
Dedided to try 320 (from 380 which i had).. A bit small but i think i can use it..
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jaseman said:
How come this all seems backwards to me...comparing to a PC LCD monitor? I thought that more dot per inch was better...made things smaller...and yet I keep reading that fewer DPI's are the way to go?? What am I missing here?
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Maybe you should read this
http://stefan222devel.blogspot.com/2012/10/android-screen-densities-sizes.html?m=1
i have mine set at 380 dpi. looks great! thanks!
Im still on the stock rom but rooted and using xposed framework w g2 xposed and greenify. I changed dpi under android system but once rebooted i kept getting a bootloop and had to boot into recovery and flash the xposed disabler. Was the android system the correct tab to change or which ones are you guys using?
I also have build prop tweaker from the PS. Under ro.sf.lcd_density_secondary it states 480. If u change that will that take effect?
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jeff5347 said:
Im still on the stock rom but rooted and using xposed framework w g2 xposed and greenify. I changed dpi under android system but once rebooted i kept getting a bootloop and had to boot into recovery and flash the xposed disabler. Was the android system the correct tab to change or which ones are you guys using?
I also have build prop tweaker from the PS. Under ro.sf.lcd_density_secondary it states 480. If u change that will that take effect?
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idk, i just changed ro.sf.lcd_density from 480 to 380 and rebooted (using buildprop editor)
ethanhunt123 said:
idk, i just changed ro.sf.lcd_density from 480 to 380 and rebooted (using buildprop editor)
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That did it
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400 seems about right to me. But I don't like to worry about having really precise selections.
updated thread with how to change dpi for noobs :good:

Tablet UI DPI ?

I would like to try tablet ui in all the apps and system,so please suggest suitable DPI.
about 280 to 290
If you are rooted I would use xposed an app settings and just do pre app changes as some apps dont play well with the changes
blueether said:
about 280 to 290
If you are rooted I would use xposed an app settings and just do pre app changes as some apps dont play well with the changes
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Thanks. Ya am using xposed. I have installed Phab7 module which makes status bar at bottom like tablet. Also using app setting modules for chrome, youtube etc.
Wanted to try changing DPI and see how it goes , well will give 280 dpi a try and if I feel comfortable then its good otherwise will stick to current Phab 7 and app settings modules.
One question.
If I change DPi of system UI to 280 in app settings modules will it give tablet like bottom status bar as in Phab7 module?
- DPI 290 and lower = Tablet statusbar (split)
- DPI 320 (and lower) and 800x1200 DP (in App Settings) tablet mode for apps
There is 4 dpi densities. 160, 240, 320 and 400. 160 and 240 are full tabled UI. 320 and 400 are phone UI. On 280 you got some kind of Phablet UI where some apps look like a phone UI (Play store) and some app like tablet UI (Chrome).
I have set dpi density to 240 on my ZU and it is just about to be to small but to me it is still okay. If you like you can enlarge font a bit. (Settings/display/font size) I just like tablet UI so much.
UI, UI, UI how many times I sad that? UI, UI....
simunovic said:
There is 4 dpi densities. 160, 240, 320 and 400. 160 and 240 are full tabled UI. 320 and 400 are phone UI. On 280 you got some kind of Phablet UI where some apps look like a phone UI (Play store) and some app like tablet UI (Chrome).
I have set dpi density to 240 on my ZU and it is just about to be to small but to me it is still okay. If you like you can enlarge font a bit. (Settings/display/font size) I just like tablet UI so much.
UI, UI, UI how many times I sad that? UI, UI....
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That depends on how you're doing it. There are, like you say, only four official DPIs (160, 240, 320 and 400) but you can kick it into tablet mode way before 240 if you also adjust the DP. You can't do that by editing the build.prop, so we have to use a module like App Settings to set the DP to 800x1200, and then you'll get tablet mode at a higher DPI (without the split statusbar of course, since that required the DPI to be under 290). Yes, i've tried tablet mode at 400 DPI. A million cries could be heard across the universe when i hit "Apply". It's that bad.
320 DPI and 800x1200 DP looks right since the stock DPI for the Ultra (except for the GPe version) is 320, so all UI elements are properly fit. Anything under 320 is too small for me (personally) since i want to actually hit stuff with my finger when i'm standing on my legs, but that's just me though and people can set it to 20 DPI if they want too.
LordManhattan said:
That depends on how you're doing it. There are, like you say, only four official DPIs (160, 240, 320 and 400) but you can kick it into tablet mode way before 240 if you also adjust the DP. You can't do that by editing the build.prop, so we have to use a module like App Settings to set the DP to 800x1200, and then you'll get tablet mode at a higher DPI (without the split statusbar of course, since that required the DPI to be under 290). Yes, i've tried tablet mode at 400 DPI. A million cries could be heard across the universe when i hit "Apply". It's that bad.
320 DPI and 800x1200 DP looks right since the stock DPI for the Ultra (except for the GPe version) is 320, so all UI elements are properly fit. Anything under 320 is too small for me (personally) since i want to actually hit stuff with my finger when i'm standing on my legs, but that's just me though and people can set it to 20 DPI if they want too.
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Yes i know about DP. I use to have Xposed with module for that. But then you have to set apps manually. That is way to much work for me and then I can not use ART cache and whole phone is a bit slower and battery is affected too. That is the reason I just simply put in DPI density to 240 in build.prop and forget about it. 6.44" screen is big enough for that. Anyway to me it is but like you sad it is just personal opinion.
simunovic said:
Yes i know about DP. I use to have Xposed with module for that. But then you have to set apps manually. That is way to much work for me and then I can not use ART cache and whole phone is a bit slower and battery is affected too. That is the reason I just simply put in DPI density to 240 in build.prop and forget about it. 6.44" screen is big enough for that. Anyway to me it is but like you sad it is just personal opinion.
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True, it's a lot more work with App Settings, but if you don't want a "One size fits all" it's the only thing to do. There are also a lot of apps that i don't want in tablet mode, so the build.prop way of doing it isn't my style anymore. But like we've both mentioned already, it's all about personal preferences.
Thanks guys for all the responses.
Will give changing DPI to 240 in build.prop a try as I am already using app settings module.
@simunovic
So at 240 dpi status bar will be at bottom too? as I am more comfortable with bottom status bar.
@LordManhattan
Also if I change system UI using app settings module to 290 will it give tablet statusbar (split) as you mentioned.Or do I need to change something else too in app settings?
techpal said:
Thanks guys for all the responses.
Will give changing DPI to 240 in build.prop a try as I am already using app settings module.
@simunovic
So at 240 dpi status bar will be at bottom too? as I am more comfortable with bottom status bar.
@LordManhattan
Also if I change system UI using app settings module to 290 will it give tablet statusbar (split) as you mentioned.Or do I need to change something else too in app settings?
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I don't think you can move status bar to the bottom anymore. Tablet UI dues not have that in 4.4.2 KitKat anymore. I am not sure about App setting module but regular way (build.prop editing) I don't believe is possible. You can try Paranoid Android ROM if you like. There is all of that and more. Personally I like that "old way" Tablet UI. To bad they changed that.
simunovic said:
I don't think you can move status bar to the bottom anymore. Tablet UI dues not have that in 4.4.2 KitKat anymore. I am not sure about App setting module but regular way (build.prop editing) I don't believe is possible. You can try Paranoid Android ROM if you like. There is all of that and more. Personally I like that "old way" Tablet UI. To bad they changed that.
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I am using stock 4.3 rooted so its possible on having status bar at bottom. Currently I am using Phab 7 xposed module and I have status bar at bottom.
Ya for kitkat it wont be possible.
Tried 240 DPI via build.prop and really love it. Really makes best use of big ultra screen. Has two status bar notifications one in phablet mode and other phone mode. Overall pretty impressed with it,going to stick with it. Also changed status bar to bottom by Phab7 so in end got what i aimed for
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I don't think you can move status bar to the bottom anymore. Tablet UI dues not have that in 4.4.2 KitKat anymore. I am not sure about App setting module but regular way (build.prop editing) I don't believe is possible. You can try Paranoid Android ROM if you like. There is all of that and more. Personally I like that "old way" Tablet UI. To bad they changed that.
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Paranoid Android is only in Beta for Android OS 4.4.x at the moment, they don't include hybrid settings until it leaves Beta. Even so, they are saying that the combined bar as we knew it is gone.
ETA: The only thing that I don't like about the combined bar is that it is hidden on the lockscreen, meaning no quick access to notifications.

Changing DPI

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?
sensei_sai said:
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.
orbitalcomp said:
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!
orbitalcomp said:
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
pulizpunk said:
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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MIUI 7 Change DPI and the side effects?

Hi all,
I have found a way to change the dpi without root, just using adb and cmd and it worked like a charm...well, almost. There are a couple of UI glitches that appear when you reduce (or increase for that matter) the dpi.
Firstly, the icons on the home screen mess up, but that's not SUCH an issue as you can install another launcher or in my case, find an icon pack that doesn't show the mess up quite as much (my preferable choice because you see the icons set in different areas of the UI, such as the notifications shade and recents menu, settings, etc.)
Secondly, and the most annoying, is the crop function messes up in the weirdest way. Whether it be when changing wallpaper or trying to crop a picture in CamScanner, the image you choose appears zoomed in and there is no way to zoom out or even move the image around, only zoom in further.
Now, my question is, has anyone managed to find a suitable dpi that MIUI does not have a problem with, or are there some standard dpi's MIUI uses apart from 480? Or has anyone found a way around any of these issues (or any other issues they may have encountered when changing the dpi)? Last but not least, is there a custom version of MIUI out there, or a rom that has it's visuals (and camera app) but custom tailored to suit various dpi's and other modifications?
I really cannot live with the stock dpi of 480, it's like using a phone made for old people, waaaay too large EVERYTHING on a large screen, I want to see more on a large screen. But I also am not yet prepared to go off MIUI as I really like their UI, visually, and I know any other rom will lose a lot of camera quality amoungst some other things like battery life, etc.
Thanks guys in advance for any advice.
Use 400 DPI ..There is no issue ..I am using it from 1Month
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Anands3 said:
Use 400 DPI ..There is no issue ..I am using it from 1Month
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Which method?
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Textdroider App from play store
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If the original one is 386 I think 400 is kinda useless... Or did you mean 300?
Original is 403dpi if I'm not mistaken. I set mine to 375 and it's absolutely perfect..
Default density is 480.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ wm density
Physical density: 480
Zak108 said:
Hi all,
I have found a way to change the dpi without root, just using adb and cmd and it worked like a charm...well, almost. There are a couple of UI glitches that appear when you reduce (or increase for that matter) the dpi.
Firstly, the icons on the home screen mess up, but that's not SUCH an issue as you can install another launcher or in my case, find an icon pack that doesn't show the mess up quite as much (my preferable choice because you see the icons set in different areas of the UI, such as the notifications shade and recents menu, settings, etc.)
Secondly, and the most annoying, is the crop function messes up in the weirdest way. Whether it be when changing wallpaper or trying to crop a picture in CamScanner, the image you choose appears zoomed in and there is no way to zoom out or even move the image around, only zoom in further.
Now, my question is, has anyone managed to find a suitable dpi that MIUI does not have a problem with, or are there some standard dpi's MIUI uses apart from 480? Or has anyone found a way around any of these issues (or any other issues they may have encountered when changing the dpi)? Last but not least, is there a custom version of MIUI out there, or a rom that has it's visuals (and camera app) but custom tailored to suit various dpi's and other modifications?
I really cannot live with the stock dpi of 480, it's like using a phone made for old people, waaaay too large EVERYTHING on a large screen, I want to see more on a large screen. But I also am not yet prepared to go off MIUI as I really like their UI, visually, and I know any other rom will lose a lot of camera quality amoungst some other things like battery life, etc.
Thanks guys in advance for any advice.
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Is it possible to change the density using terminal emulator directly on phone? Or do I need to have PC?
GarbeVR said:
If the original one is 386 I think 400 is kinda useless... Or did you mean 300?
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No, the original is 480, which is too large...where did you get the number 386 from? perhaps it is another one of their phone's stock DPI, which means MIUI might not warp on this DPI value? Will check it out, but any information you have, please let me know
h4gH said:
Is it possible to change the density using terminal emulator directly on phone? Or do I need to have PC?
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Not sure about that, I only tried it from the pc, sorry.
Zak108 said:
Not sure about that, I only tried it from the pc, sorry.
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OK will try at home then.
Just to be sure - phone has to be in FASTBOOT mode to accept ADB commands from PC right?
used some of the suggested DPI's but...
so, thanks guys, used some of the suggested DPI values, 386 and 375, and mostly everything works fine....except still some small issues with the icons and the cropping. try and set a wallpaper for a whatsapp group for example, photo shows as zoomed in and cannot zoom out to choose a crop of the WHOLE image like I used to....have attached some screenshots of what happens to my icons....is this possibly because I am not rooted that the DPI value is not getting set in to the system correctly? Is anyone who is rooted facing the same issues or not?
might convince me to root, this is the first device i have managed to be happy without rooting lol
h4gH said:
OK will try at home then.
Just to be sure - phone has to be in FASTBOOT mode to accept ADB commands from PC right?
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No, no need....as long as you have ADB drivers installed and you are launching the CMD from within the ADB folder, it will work. Oh and of course USB debugging enabled and the first time it tried to access the phone for ADB details, you will need to allow it to by hitting remember and ok on the phone
h4gH said:
Is it possible to change the density using terminal emulator directly on phone? Or do I need to have PC?
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Yes. I do bellow commands with Terminal Emulador on Android. My Device is Kenzo with MIUI 8:
su
wm density 400
The value you change to your preferred
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Zak108 said:
so, thanks guys, used some of the suggested DPI values, 386 and 375, and mostly everything works fine....except still some small issues with the icons and the cropping. try and set a wallpaper for a whatsapp group for example, photo shows as zoomed in and cannot zoom out to choose a crop of the WHOLE image like I used to....have attached some screenshots of what happens to my icons....is this possibly because I am not rooted that the DPI value is not getting set in to the system correctly? Is anyone who is rooted facing the same issues or not?
might convince me to root, this is the first device i have managed to be happy without rooting lol
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Which theme is this?
BlueJeans said:
Which theme is this?
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Roger Rabbit...I think at the time of the screenshots I was using a different theme for the status bar, but can't remember as I am now using Eureka 8 Pro. Roger Rabbit is the base theme though, quite like the grey simplicity.
GarbeVR said:
If the original one is 386 I think 400 is kinda useless... Or did you mean 300?
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The original isn't near 386. I went down to 380 and everything it far smaller than a 6 dpi difference. I'd say stock is closer to 430 - 450
Yes man, you was right the original DPI is 440, the app textdroiderDPI was showing me an incorrect value of 386 (maybe a little bug...).
Setting it on 440 with LeDpiChanger gave me a full stock MIUI size
Stock is 480DPI, changers give bad result...just root and change build.prop ro.sf.lcd_density=
Denis:) said:
Stock is 480DPI, changers give bad result...just root and change build.prop ro.sf.lcd_density=
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Thank you sir, this works for me on MIUI 8.1.1.0 global stable, change my screen density to 420. Icons are perfect.

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