Question Any ways to increase fonts size in statusbar? - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

It's really a pitty to see that samsung phones are the only smartphones that don't allow increasing the font size in the statusbar while we have huge screen estate, at least using the oneui settings.
So is there a way to increase the font size in statusbar? In the end of day my eyes are tired and can't read easily the clock

Just checked, can't do it either on my Xperia IV or Pixel Pro 7? You sure that other phones allow you to do this?

murrayalex said:
Just checked, can't do it either on my Xperia IV or Pixel Pro 7? You sure that other phones allow you to do this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes
You have to change the "screen zoom" too not only fonts in settings

vegetaleb said:
Yes
You have to change the "screen zoom" too not only fonts in settings
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But this inccrases the sise of everything on the fone...
Not a good solution...

Not everything, statusbar and icons that you can resize later with your launcher

Related

[Q] How to change font size for system?

How do i change the font size so font for almost everything will be bigger? On my nexus 4 and HP touchpad, there was an option to adjust the font size?
does the HTC Amaze stock don't have it because A: it's not a nexus B: it's not AOSP ?
AOSP
imeem said:
How do i change the font size so font for almost everything will be bigger? On my nexus 4 and HP touchpad, there was an option to adjust the font size?
does the HTC Amaze stock don't have it because A: it's not a nexus B: it's not AOSP ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On AOSP style ROMs there's an option under accessibility to change the font size. On stock ICS I don't think it can be done.
All the AOSP ROMs here have font size changing options. For texts you can pinch the screen to adjust the size if it helps. :good:
Hit thanks if I helped!
imeem said:
How do i change the font size so font for almost everything will be bigger? On my nexus 4 and HP touchpad, there was an option to adjust the font size?
does the HTC Amaze stock don't have it because A: it's not a nexus B: it's not AOSP ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sense w/ ICS doesn't have a font-size adjustment setting, but don't fret. There are excellent 3rd party apps that will enlarge them for you. I use a small app called FontUp from the play store that fixes things with no problems. Setting font-size to 115% = large in JB or KK, and 130% = extra large. I've been using it since I got my Amaze with no issues. When you're 50+ like I am even with glasses having the fonts be a little larger goes a long way towards a more enjoyable experience. LOL
I hope this helps
Ciao
Odysseus1962 said:
Sense w/ ICS doesn't have a font-size adjustment setting, but don't fret. There are excellent 3rd party apps that will enlarge them for you. I use a small app called FontUp from the play store that fixes things with no problems. Setting font-size to 115% = large in JB or KK, and 130% = extra large. I've been using it since I got my Amaze with no issues. When you're 50+ like I am even with glasses having the fonts be a little larger goes a long way towards a more enjoyable experience. LOL
I hope this helps
Ciao
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
does that app also affect things like the text for the power menu? This phone is for my mom and stuff that can't be enlarge is hard for her to see.
B4 i downloaded Big Font and it seems like it doesn't affect the power menu and apps.
imeem said:
does that app also affect things like the text for the power menu? This phone is for my mom and stuff that can't be enlarge is hard for her to see.
B4 i downloaded Big Font and it seems like it doesn't affect the power menu and apps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've tried Big Font too. This one seems to work better for most places, so it does a more thorough job. Unfortunately, there are still a few places that neither can change, this is because sense has hard-coded certain font sizes in these areas. Try it out, it's free, doesn't ask for crazy, permissions, and there are no ads or trackers. It's just a simple utility that does what it says it does.

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?????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bump! still need help.
miqueasgl said:
bump! still need help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Edit:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes I have played about with it you can.
tamerh said:
any one try to change the dpi through developer options?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not on my Mate 10 Pro. Quite annoying...
tamerh said:
Is the dpi settings kept after reboot the phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did you get kankvip from? Project treble? Everything working?
loudog3114 said:
Where did you get kankvip from? Project treble? Everything working?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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

[Q] how to get rid of the blur effect in the quick settings drawer in One Ui?

Is its possible?
its driving me insane - it makes my s9+ feel like a cheap laggy phone - what a terrible useless effect.
Do you mean you pull the status bar? Because I like to have it and using Swift installer to do this
I mean this blur effect here
https://imgur.com/a/iuS8w11
Just a wild guess but it's probably just the pixels turning on
Squizell said:
Just a wild guess but it's probably just the pixels turning on
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just want to find a way to bring back the regular transparent background - in the homescreen this isnt so bad - but in the lockscreen it feels super slow
liadanaf said:
I just want to find a way to bring back the regular transparent background - in the homescreen this isnt so bad - but in the lockscreen it feels super slow
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed... also found in Pie when opening notifications it's slow switching apps. Oreo was way faster... (I have disbled animations through dev. Options)
Sent from S.G. S9+ Duos
sentinelvdx said:
Agreed... also found in Pie when opening notifications it's slow switching apps. Oreo was way faster... (I have disbled animations through dev. Options)
Sent from S.G. S9+ Duos
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well disabling animation is not acceptable solution for me
liadanaf said:
well disabling animation is not acceptable solution for me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't say it was a solution to the blur thing you mentioned. I just said your issue, plus the slow switching animation are things bothering me in Pie and cannot solve it.
Also tried with different themes, but none of them modified those things
Sent from S.G. S9+ Duos
I don't think this is possible to remove the blur. It was introduced already in the good lock app quickstar on android 8 and now they added it as default.
when I pull down the notification bar there is no lag though. But I am using the feature "reduce animations" which I really like.. way better than setting animations to 0 in dev options..
Is there any way to make the icons in the quick settings smaller though? They are waaaay to big for me and is killing the experience.
GZA1337 said:
I don't think this is possible to remove the blur. It was introduced already in the good lock app quickstar on android 8 and now they added it as default.
when I pull down the notification bar there is no lag though. But I am using the feature "reduce animations" which I really like.. way better than setting animations to 0 in dev options..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it doesnt lag in the home screen - but the animation is terrible when u do it in the lock screen - partially because it decides for you to open the entire drawer
Update:
Just updated my phone today - the blur effect was removed
Guess Samsung figured out if they cant do it right they just need to remove it lol....
liadanaf said:
Update:
Just updated my phone today - the blur effect was removed
Guess Samsung figured out if they cant do it right they just need to remove it lol....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's for the better, that blur was horrible and out of place
At the beginning i thinked the same, but the content is Blurred to focus on The Notification Pannel i guess, When you touch the status bar The Blur Animation(Transition) was a nice effect, they should leave it as optional and Not Remove it fully
celb said:
At the beginning i thinked the same, but the content is Blurred to focus on The Notification Pannel i guess, When you touch the status bar The Blur Animation(Transition) was a nice effect, they should leave it as optional and Not Remove it fully
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy Note 9 side by side, both running Android pie. I wasn't paying attention at first, but I noticed something after I installed a good lock, which worked perfectly on my Galaxy Note 9. Upon uninstalling good lock, it is around this time that I noticed that there is a blur background when I pull on my notification bar. But I cannot remember if it was always like that. Comparing it to the Android pie in note8, this is not the case. The background remains transparent but a little bit dimmed, which is what I prefer.
ZimmyStardust said:
Is there any way to make the icons in the quick settings smaller though? They are waaaay to big for me and is killing the experience.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Smaller or are we able to add more than 6 on the top row? Hell my s7 or s5 I think I could have 8 icons on the top. Makes it way more convenient when accessing things. I noticed with Oreo I can have 6 and there is no where that I can find that I can add more... Is this a feature that Oreo removed?
Thanks,
-Nigel

Categories

Resources