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Introduction:
I'm going to write this guide to teach you how to change the Screen Resolution of your Xiaomi Mi3/Mi4 AOSP/CM Based ROM to improve the graphics performance of your Mi3 without stressing your CPU/GPU while playing games.
What you need to Download:
Resolution Changer by NoMone:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_TXl1VcrLFoWB8QXozIGIBA
Root Browser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ser&pcampaignid=APPU_1_oXl1VczIG4_s8AX7-YLQCQ
Note: Default Screen Resolution of Xiaomi Mi 3 is 1080x1920FHD @480 DPI, well what we are going to do is Change it into 720x1280HD @320 to improve performance. (Don't worry about getting the icons bigger, the reason why we have to reduce the DPI on the Build.prop is to avoid glitches and make the Icons and UI at the normal size when changing the resolution, because using the Resolution Changer alone will cause some glitches on other apps )
Steps:
1. Open Root Browser; and find /system/build.prop and open it using RB Text Editor.
2. Find ro.sf.lcd_density=480 and change it to 320.
3. Click Save.
4. Open Resolution Changer; Enter 720 Width, 1280 Height, 320 DPI
5. Click Apply and wait for it to change.
6. Click Yes to Confirm and Skip on the next dialog.
7. Now exit the app and Reboot.
After rebooting, you'll see that you've changed the Screen Resolution to FHD>HD. :good:
Congratulation, to prove it do an Antutu Benchmark test and you'll see the difference. :good:
Additional Info:
(OPTIONAL IF YOU'RE USING CUSTOM DPI ON FULL HD)
If you were using a custom DPI on FULL HD for example;
You're using 400 or 380 or 370 on 1080x1920FHD Resolution,
Do these to properly change resolution to avoid getting the UI or Icons Bigger than Normal.
Example;
If you are using 400DPI on 1080x1920FHD.
400÷3=133DPI
400-133=267DPI
so the right DPI that you're going to use would be; 267DPI on 720x1280HD PLEASE, DONT FORGET to CLICK THANKS!
Everything is working almost perfectly. Some icons are larger than they used to be. But that wasn't problem. Real problem is that SwiftKey keyboard didn't scale. So I had to revert back to Google original keyboard to reset resolution back to 1080p
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Silac_8 said:
Everything is working almost perfectly. Some icons are larger than they used to be. But that wasn't problem. Real problem is that SwiftKey keyboard didn't scale. So I had to revert back to Google original keyboard to reset resolution back to 1080p
Sent from my MI 3W using XDA Free mobile app
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Oh I forgot to write something about Swift Keyboard, Sorry since I used Google Keyboard. but aside from Swiftkey everything is fine :good:
I have done this years ago. Not only CM/AOSP but all rooted phones.
Thanks for putting some guide though. :good::fingers-crossed:
bluerain28 said:
I have done this years ago. Not only CM/AOSP but all rooted phones.
Thanks for putting some guide though. :good::fingers-crossed:
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I wrote this guide for those who are confused and experiencing glitches when using the Resolution Changer alone and of course for the beginners
added additional info.
I just noticed. I used 294 DPI for 720x1280
bluerain28 said:
I just noticed. I used 294 DPI for 720x1280
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Alright! ?
Initially tried this with MIUI v5, turned out to be very bad. The icons became very large and going to back to native resolution didn't help either. Fortunately I had nandroid backup.
Later I tried it on MIUI 6, it worked!
Some glitches are there:
- On recent apps screen
- camera effects selection screen
- Calender and clock icons turned invisible
- Minor glitches in clock app
Otherwise everything looks good, and performance bump is noticeable. Excited to find out how much it improves battery life.
Thanks for sharing.
pra300 said:
Initially tried this with MIUI v5, turned out to be very bad. The icons became very large and going to back to native resolution didn't help either. Fortunately I had nandroid backup.
Later I tried it on MIUI 6, it worked!
Some glitches are there:
- On recent apps screen
- camera effects selection screen
- Calender and clock icons turned invisible
- Minor glitches in clock app
Otherwise everything looks good, and performance bump is noticeable. Excited to find out how much it improves battery life.
Thanks for sharing.
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No problem
that's why it's for CM/AOSP Based ROM but I'm glad that it worked for you though there are some glitches.
Hi im using a a33 tab with screen dpi 160 and 480x800 resolution. Can I change this to higher resolution and dpi?
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andywoody12 said:
Hi im using a a33 tab with screen dpi 160 and 480x800 resolution. Can I change this to higher resolution and dpi?
sent from xda app in my s710 using tapatalk . (*ﾟ▽ﾟ)ﾉ
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You can but, I won't recommend it because it would just stress out the processor and gpu of that low-end tablet, just leave that be.
Better use gl tools
While everyone gets larger icons,i am getting small icons,small screen,and all the app including resolution changer itself says the current settings is 1080x1920 with 320dpi.
Where am i doing it wrong?
I am on cm12 latest nightly.
same problem as Jongla here, running the same CM 12 nightlies. I guess the problem is that resolution changer doesnt change anything after you apply, current settings are kept as FHD res. Maybe try a different app to do it.
QQboss said:
same problem as Jongla here, running the same CM 12 nightlies. I guess the problem is that resolution changer doesnt change anything after you apply, current settings are kept as FHD res. Maybe try a different app to do it.
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Try this method.Its easier and works just fine.
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...xus-6-by-lowering-display-resolution-0159881/
thanks buddy, this one works like a charm
cool trick..
It's become blurry, not clear like before
Guys, if you're using a CM rom, just install Xposed and install the App Setting module. Then, you just choose the app, turn on the custom settings, choose the resolution and dpi you want, and the app will run with those defenitions without having to mess with the entire UI on the device...
Recently got an honor 8 FRD-L09 running droid 7 and emui 5 can't find a slo mo option in the camera anywhere.
I've turned off the wide aperture, tried all the resolution options, tried stabilizer on/off but still can't see any slo mo anywhere... what am I missing?
Try swiping from the left to see all of the available modes.
Swipe from left to right you will see it
Yes, the same in my honor 8.
Swiping left..i can't find this mode.
lakko said:
Yes, the same in my honor 8.
Swiping left..i can't find this mode.
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Which version of firmware are you using?
Saeem said:
Which version of firmware are you using?
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B389 FRD-L09
I think that a factory reset can be solve this, or new firmware update maybe.
lakko said:
B389 FRD-L09
I think that a factory reset can be solve this, or new firmware update maybe.
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You are using the latest firmware I think. Did it happen after the update?
Saeem said:
You are using the latest firmware I think. Did it happen after the update?
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Yes, with b389 (that add watermark and monochrome mode)
B386 here (updated August 3rd) - no slow-motion, gain monochrome mode
Maybe this is because of the update. Maybe it's removed from EMUI. (idk) @Rommco05 know anything about it?
I took 1st image from reddit, camera modes in marshmallow I guess. The second one is screenshot from my phone. I remember correctly that before the latest firmware update I saw slow-mo but no monochrome, now it's the other way around.
Slo-Mo is available up to 409 dpi. If you have set "Smallest width" in Developer settings to a larger number it will not show in the camera options
frisky_bg said:
Slo-Mo is available up to 409 dpi. If you have set "Smallest width" in Developer settings to a larger number it will not show in the camera options
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Damn, I have 480.
Any idea of a 3rd part app to record slomo?
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frisky_bg said:
Slo-Mo is available up to 409 dpi. If you have set "Smallest width" in Developer settings to a larger number it will not show in the camera options
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Mystery of missing slow motion is solved! Great work man!
pijes said:
Mystery of missing slow motion is solved! Great work man!
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Not my finding. I just saw it in another thread and share it with you.
@frisky_bg
but what does the density of my screen have in common with my camera recording options ?? .. i dont get it.
where is the sense?
Beats the sh.t out of me.
Doesn't make any sense to me too, but it's a fact, unfortunately...
I have just bought 10.8 version and I like it, but was really surprised to find out there is no way to change resolution like for example in this video (I am not allowed to post links, but you can search it on youtube under the name: How to Change Screen Resolution in HUAWEI P20)
Is that a bug of some kind and we may hope that this feature will be introduced in some later EMUI updates?
With developer options enabled you can set a custom DPI, effectively changing your resolution
This method doesn't actually change resolution, just the size of the icons, text etc. You can try and check it yourself with some app like CPU-Z for example.
The only option I found is using ADB commands like "wm size 1200x1920" and "wm density 209". This does truly change resolution and sets appropriate DPI for this resolution at 10.8 display size. Needless to say that this method is cumbersome and besides that DPI value has to be reapplied after each reboot, otherwise it resets and homescreen looks messed up.
But yes, when set correctly to 1200x1920 and 209 DPI it looks good and what's more important games run a lot faster.
So why would Huawei remove the option (which is already present in EMUI 8) to easily change resolution specifically for our device is beyond my understanding.
And here is reply from Huawei support:
Thank you for contacting Huawei. We widely appreciate your preference and we thank you for your email.
Regarding to what you kindly shared to us, we appreciate that you point out this issue, we kindly inform you that your screen resolution is unable to be modified unless it is done through a third party application. Due to this, we have forwarded your request to our Research and Development department. Receiving your feedback and inquiries means a lot to our company, since our only way to improve is through acknowledging our customer's experiences.
Yeah it doesn't change the resolution but your command shouldn't either because the same amount of pixels is used. Changing the resolution is basically only possible with amoleds (which we don't have) because single pixels can be disabled.
So that's probably the reason why the huawei p20 has it and we don't. As for what you are doing it should be the same as changing dpi. Grouping small physical pixels to one bigger virtual pixel, decreasing the amount of different content the tablet has to render and therefor making the tablet run faster.
I was able to set my screen res to something else using a third party app on my note 2 (amoled) but not anymore on the LG g5 (ips LCD)
Hope what I'm trying to say is understandable.
lolmensch said:
Hope what I'm trying to say is understandable.
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Hehe, my honest answer is not quite. But I would appreciate if you could tell me which DPI should I set in Developer Options to get the same effect as I am getting with "wm size 1200x1920" and "wm density 209" in terms of speed gain and homescreen look (not distorted or messed up, etc).
Edit: Tried changing DPI only without changing resolution today. Result: no speed gain in any games I played.
I'm using this app to change resolution and dpi.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.secondscreen.free
It required root access (I'm using magisk). But author said that it just need adb access for those don't have root. Works brilliantlu on my M5 8.4.
oldpoem said:
I'm using this app to change resolution and dpi.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.secondscreen.free
It required root access (I'm using magisk). But author said that it just need adb access for those don't have root. Works brilliantlu on my M5 8.4.
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For the M5 8.4, what did you set things to?
Ivanbarker said:
For the M5 8.4, what did you set things to?
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I created 2 profile. One for casting to TV , other for lower resolution.
Ivanbarker said:
For the M5 8.4, what did you set things to?
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As far as I undertand to avoid distortion for your 8.4in it should be something like 1920x1200 and 270 DPI.
Though again, as far as I understood, you can play with DPI as much as you like, it doesn't influence game speed or battery drain like resolution does.
oldpoem said:
I'm using this app to change resolution and dpi.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farmerbb.secondscreen.free
It required root access (I'm using magisk). But author said that it just need adb access for those don't have root. Works brilliantlu on my M5 8.4.
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Thanks, I am going to check out this app. The problem is that I don't want to root my M5 in order not to void the warranty. So going to try the ADB way and hope permissions will not reset after reboot.
the_zealot said:
Thanks, I am going to check out this app. The problem is that I don't want to root my M5 in order not to void the warranty. So going to try the ADB way and hope permissions will not reset after reboot.
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After you've lowered your resolution from stock 2560x1600, do you find better battery life?
EDIT: Also if I want to change it back to normal, do I jsut change the resolution back to 2560x1600 and 359 dpi?
Ivanbarker said:
After you've lowered your resolution from stock 2560x1600, do you find better battery life?
EDIT: Also if I want to change it back to normal, do I jsut change the resolution back to 2560x1600 and 359 dpi?
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I have not been using this tablet long enough to notice major difference in battery drain from changing resolution. I was mostly interested in speed gain in games. But from the fact that there is an option in Settings menu to automatically lower resolution to save battery, I conclude that there must me some (albeit a small) advantage in overall power consumption when using lower resolution.
And yes, to get back your native resolution and DPI, I guess you can either use ADB commands "wm size reset" and "wm density reset", or just set 2560x1600 if you are doing it through an app. As for DPI, it depends on which display settings you use in the Settings menu (large, small, etc.) but the default (factory) one seems to be 480. All this Resolution-DPI stuff seems to be very confusing as for me.
the_zealot said:
And yes, to get back your native resolution and DPI, I guess you can either use ADB commands "wm size reset" and "wm density reset", or just set 2560x1600 if you are doing it through an app. As for DPI, it depends on which display settings you use in the Settings menu (large, small, etc.) but the default (factory) one seems to be 480. All this Resolution-DPI stuff seems to be very confusing as for me.
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Thanks! I was unaware you could reset it like that!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppg_Lz1qaYRxLfLDXqmbVVy-xshMQ2sk/view?usp=drivesdk
Recommended settings
1) Go - about - enable - advance settings - disable Google photo
Then you can disable the advanced settings.
2) select nexus 2 as front camera
3) In settings, you can enable motion shots like pixel devices... it will show a normal photo in gallery appp but from Google photo app, you can select a best shot from the motion shot
What's different from other gcams? Latest version of BSG is also working without any issues. Is picture quality better than BSG?
ds201 said:
What's different from other gcams? Latest version of BSG is also working without any issues. Is picture quality better than BSG?
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Can you share the link... This is a first gcam which is working perfectly on my Zenfone 5z
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V0d.apk
Thank you for this version. This is the first gcam version 6.2 something that I've tried that doesn't have any focus hunting issues in video. The other versions I've tried had focus hunting and the auto focus was very slow. Somehow they affected the stock cameras video foucs too. This version doesn't. Much appreciated
It would be perfect if it had wide angle support
Aarun_01 said:
It would be perfect if it had wide angle support
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Ya... Anyway main camera has better clarity
ds201 said:
https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V0d.apk
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Do I need to adjust any settings once I install this? Or can I just install and use it?
I am using with default settings
You can try changing according to your needs.
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https://f.celsoazevedo.com/file/cfiles/gcm1/MGC_6.2.030_MI9SE_V0d.apk
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I tried this version... Shutter lag is there & motion shot is not available... Otherwise it's perfect
yash8446 said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppg_Lz1qaYRxLfLDXqmbVVy-xshMQ2sk/view?usp=drivesdk
Recommended settings
1) Go - about - enable - advance settings - disable Google photo
Then you can disable the advanced settings.
2) select nexus 2 as front camera
3) In settings, you can enable motion shots like pixel devices... it will show a normal photo in gallery appp but from Google photo app, you can select a best shot from the motion shot
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Does the night sight working normally on this version?
Thanks.
teatea said:
Does the night sight working normally on this version?
Thanks.
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Yes, even if doesn't there is a setting to fix it
yash8446 said:
Yes, even if doesn't there is a setting to fix it
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Please advise which setting to fix it...
I just try the night sight, when the object is dark, the screen just freeze. I can't see the object I'm going to take the foto.
Thanks.
teatea said:
Please advise which setting to fix it...
I just try the night sight, when the object is dark, the screen just freeze. I can't see the object I'm going to take the foto.
Thanks.
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Go to HDR + control & then you will find 'fix night mod' setting
yash8446 said:
Go to HDR + control & then you will find 'fix night mod' setting
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I tried but still freeze.
However, the result is good, as attach. Wish I can see what I'm going to shoot.
yash8446 said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppg_Lz1qaYRxLfLDXqmbVVy-xshMQ2sk/view?usp=drivesdk
Recommended settings
1) Go - about - enable - advance settings - disable Google photo
Then you can disable the advanced settings.
2) select nexus 2 as front camera
3) In settings, you can enable motion shots like pixel devices... it will show a normal photo in gallery appp but from Google photo app, you can select a best shot from the motion shot
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Hi, when I try to install, it says "there is a problem parsing the package".
Hey which model to choose for front camera nexus 6p or pixel 2xl?
Hardh1998 said:
Hey which model to choose for front camera nexus 6p or pixel 2xl?
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Nexus 6p
I have found a way to enable 120hz on WQHD+ display setting
For root
1. Install Easy DPI Changer [Root]
2. Change resolution to 1436x3192 and DPI to desired size that you like. I have 384
3. Go to settings and set refresh rate to 120Hz
Without root
1. Use adb
2. Change resolution to "adb shell wm size 1436x3192" and DPI to desired size that you like. I have 384 "adb shell wm density 384"
3. Go to settings and set refresh rate to 120Hz
Screenshot 1 - Screenshot 2
Have fun!
Cholens said:
I have found a way to enable 120hz on WQHD+ display setting (You need root)
1. Install Easy DPI Changer [Root]
2. Change resolution to 1436x3192 and DPI to desired size that you like. I have 384
3. Go to settings and set refresh rate to 120Hz
Have fun!
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no way without root??
Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk
I have updated it for non root as well
carlitobahsoun said:
no way without root??
Sent from my SM-G988B using Tapatalk
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Cholens said:
I have found a way to enable 120hz on WQHD+ display setting
For root
1. Install Easy DPI Changer [Root]
2. Change resolution to 1436x3192 and DPI to desired size that you like. I have 384
3. Go to settings and set refresh rate to 120Hz
Without root
1. Use adb
2. Change resolution to "adb shell wm size 1436x3192" and DPI to desired size that you like. I have 384 "adb shell wm density 384"
3. Go to settings and set refresh rate to 120Hz
Screenshot 1 - Screenshot 2
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Hey Thank you very much for sharing this tweak! I'll test battery life
BTW just wondering in case I wanted to go back to stock... I'd just change the resolution, and that's it, right?
Thanks, settings that seem to look the best for me:
adb shell wm size 1436x3192
adb shell wm density 511
Set "Font Size" to 2
Will check this by tonight. Nice !
How to change all back to stock? Especially the density and font size?
Nakashima Taiki said:
How to change all back to stock? Especially the density and font size?
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Just change resolution in settings like normal, and change DPI in developer options to 411
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Unfortunately with this new resolution it causes an empty gap around the edge of the screen
*Detection* said:
Just change resolution in settings like normal, and change DPI in developer options to 411
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Unfortunately with this new resolution it causes an empty gap around the edge of the screen
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Thank you. How about the font size? Should I just change it in the font size and style setting?
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Thank you. How about the font size? Should I just change it in the font size and style setting?
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Yea, just change it from settings to whatever looks best for you, I set it to 2
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Yea, just change it from settings to whatever looks best for you, I set it to 2
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Thanks. Is the empty gap happened because of the dpi?
Update: I think because the resolution for WQHD+ is 3200x1440. Can we have the 120Hz with that resolution rather than 1436x3192?
Thanks my friend.
What About batery impact??
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Nakashima Taiki said:
Thanks. Is the empty gap happened because of the dpi?
Update: I think because the resolution for WQHD+ is 3200x1440. Can we have the 120Hz with that resolution rather than 1436x3192?
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No, it sets to WQHD and sets back to 60Hz, I tried
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No, it sets to WQHD and sets back to 60Hz, I tried
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I see. That's why
Gofo_81 said:
Thanks my friend.
What About batery impact??
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I don't notice much difference than on FHD+ 120hz in battery life. that it used a little more is normal
How is this possible? I was under the impression the panel itself is unable to support this due to hardware limitations ?
digitaljeff said:
How is this possible? I was under the impression the panel itself is unable to support this due to hardware limitations ?
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This is what I have read multiple places also that it was a hardware limitation.
digitaljeff said:
How is this possible? I was under the impression the panel itself is unable to support this due to hardware limitations ?
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aussiesausage said:
This is what I have read multiple places also that it was a hardware limitation.
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Yeah! It is hardware limited. The device is actually running at HD+ on that resolution, and the phone is capable of running HD+ @120hz but if you set the WQHD+ screen size correctly (1440x3200) the phone will run only @60Hz.
jimbo77 said:
Yeah! It is hardware limited. The device is actually running at HD+ on that resolution, and the phone is capable of running HD+ @120hz but if you set the WQHD+ screen size correctly (1440x3200) the phone will run only @60Hz.
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Is whi i have puted 1439x3199 and recognises like WQHD+ AND WORKS LIKE A CHARM at 120hz....
YouTube recognises for watching at 1440 résolution
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Is whi i have puted 1439x3199 and recognises like WQHD+ AND WORKS LIKE A CHARM at 120hz....
YouTube recognises for watching at 1440 résolution
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It's not 120Hz at that resolution, I tried too, it says 120Hz but is actually 60Hz, it's not smooth like 120Hz