I consider this to be the best change I've made to my phone, dropping the dpi setting in build.prop from 240 to 200. You can fit so much more on screen, menus look awesome and you can always tweak the font size in individual apps if it's too small.
It always shocks me how huge everything looks after re-flashing, it's the first thing I change every time.
So, does anyone else use a non standard dpi setting? If not I urge you to try it!
I love having my N1 set at 200 as well. I also have a Viewsonic GTablet that I have dropped to 140. I use LCD Density Changer to change the resolution as it is quick and it stays set through reboots (requires root).
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So, does anyone else use a non standard dpi setting? If not I urge you to try it!
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How does one go about doing this?
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I had not ever tried this till seeing this post. Now that I have tried it, I am not sure if I will be able to go back to 240. Thanks for the heads up OP.
..yeah, always set to 220.
170 here. Stayed at 200 for a while but then I went further, couldn't go back...
My gf keeps hers at 240. I can't stand looking at her screen! lol
I found 200 almost mandatory on my Evo but on my nexus.. stock is fine.
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overthinkingme said:
I found 200 almost mandatory on my Evo but on my nexus.. stock is fine.
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IMO only some of the settings look "right" whereas others distort things.
I use 240, 192, 180 depending on what I'm doing on my Nexus1.
onesavior said:
How does one go about doing this
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Wonders the same thing.
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Edit... LCD Density Changer
Treatcon said:
Wonders the same thing.
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Edit... LCD Density Changer
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Or if you'd rather not pay, remount /system rw and find this line in build.prop:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
Set it to whatever you like and reboot
Just tried a few densities and like 200
kieranc said:
Or if you'd rather not pay, remount /system rw and find this line in build.prop:
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
Set it to whatever you like and reboot
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Thanks for the info.
I guess some apps don't work if you mess around with the density. I liked 220 but the app 'RadioRip' stopped working, so I have to settle with 230 as the app still works with that setting.
I'd love to use my phone at 180 but the stock keyboard goes too small. I can't live without gingerbread keyboard
Bryce2010 said:
Thanks for the info.
I guess some apps don't work if you mess around with the density. I liked 220 but the app 'RadioRip' stopped working, so I have to settle with 230 as the app still works with that setting.
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It might be worth trying unticking compatibility mode in spare parts, seems to fix most issues that changing the DPI causes.
kieranc said:
It might be worth trying unticking compatibility mode in spare parts, seems to fix most issues that changing the DPI causes.
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Thanks again..That worked
Edit: ok now Skype is all messed up
Think I'll just stick with 240 :-/
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I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem. I changed the LCD density in build.prop using Root Explorer. Everything is working fine, however when I tried to download a couple of apps from the market that I had previously installed (then uninstalled) it said my device was not compatible. I changed the LCD density back and was able to download them fine.
After downloading the apps again I changed the LCD density back to 200, and even though it said my device was not compatible, the apps run perfectly.
I've seen a few other threads on this issue for different devices but nobody has come up with a fix. Are others on this device experiencing the same issues and does anyone know of a fix?
Thanks!
Yep, I first noticed it yesterday. "My Apps" in the Market didn't list everything I had downloaded, and I wasn't able to see a MOG update that I knew had been posted. I wish I'd known off the bat it was a density issue (I was running 200 at the time) instead of doing a factory reset, getting stuck in clockwork for a little while, and reflashing my rom...
This is a really noob question..i've been seeing all these posts about display density... What is the advantage of modifying this?
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Techluv said:
This is a really noob question..i've been seeing all these posts about display density... What is the advantage of modifying this?
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Gives it a more high definition look, and makes the gigantic items on this phone smaller.
I'm Revolting and Home-Less, how about you?
I lowered the density by 10 just to try and it really effed up the phone app so I restored it.
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Currently wondering what the value for "ro.sf.lcd_density=" is by default.
It appears that it is 240...but the fonts did not work properly other than DroidSans.
Did yet another Factory Default to fix it.
lcddensity app works on the thrill and says 240. I changed to 220 just for personal preference.
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jasond815 said:
lcddensity app works on the thrill and says 240. I changed to 220 just for personal preference.
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Can u post a screen shot... I would like to see the difference
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Please ignore the strange colors in the pictures, it was caused by using a screenshot app. The first picture is set to 240, the second picture is set to 200.
jasond815 said:
Please ignore the strange colors in the pictures, it was caused by using a screenshot app. The first picture is set to 240, the second picture is set to 200.
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Power plus home does screenshot btw It was posted in another thread here...works great.
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Please ignore the strange colors in the pictures, it was caused by using a screenshot app. The first picture is set to 240, the second picture is set to 200.
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Crap i was thinking you succesfully modded your framework-res.apk... to get the orange taskbar links... haha
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Hey guys is anyone else getting market issues with boca? I'm getting a lot of "sorry this app is not compatible with your device" errors.
120 views and no response? Lol
Good job I managed to figure it out. XD
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Well i have the same issue ,seems i can't solve this issue so I install different rom.
xena0709 said:
Well i have the same issue ,seems i can't solve this issue so I install different rom.
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you need to change the DPI in the build.prop to 240
Flash gapps and change dpi to 160 for full tablet market (most compatable) or dpi 240 for full regular market.
Thanks for clearing that up diz, now though I'm going to have to figure out how to resize the android keyboard, as it looks kind of screwed up with the doing at 160.
XD
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Simply install LcdDensity from Android market and temporarily change your dpi to 160 to be able to use the Market.
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Hey guys,
Maybe there is anyone out there who can help me with my little problem.
Some days ago, I changed from the SGS2 to the SGNOTE, I flashed CM9 because its beautiful to use and is was like BOOOM when I tried to change my density to 190 and tablet mode was running flawlessly. Its amazing, very beautiful and comfortable to use. There is only one problem. The Play Store won't show me normal apps anymore. Only tablet ones. That's not a big problem but its weiring. So I have to access Play Store via browser to see what's new.
Does anyone know, how to change the device information for play store, to get the normal phone apps again?
Thanks in advance!
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You would have to have a modded market. Or try ParanoidAndroid. That way you can have more control over lcd density. And it is based on cm9.
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You would have to have a modded market. Or try ParanoidAndroid. That way you can have more control over lcd density. And it is based on cm9.
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There is also another Option by only editing some txt files...
Yeah I know about Paranoidandroid. In my opinion ist too crappy. It works not half as good as pure cm9. I know why I don't want to use it, their programming progress is also... I would say a little bit slow.
I know from my HD2 times that something like that was possible...
Anyone have an idea?
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There is also another Option by only editing some txt files...
Yeah I know about Paranoidandroid. In my opinion ist too crappy. It works not half as good as pure cm9. I know why I don't want to use it, their programming progress is also... I would say a little bit slow.
I know from my HD2 times that something like that was possible...
Anyone have an idea?
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Wow, kind of harsh, but whatever. I have no problems with PA it is solid.
Nope, don't have any other ideas.
at what settings would the market think that you are using a tablet
I wanted to download adobe photoshop touch application
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at what settings would the market think that you are using a tablet
I wanted to download adobe photoshop touch application
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Anything under 213 DPI is considered tablet. (including 213 as well)
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Anything under 213 DPI is considered tablet. (including 213 as well)
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That's the problem. The option I said before was to edit the build prop file. I tried to change device names... everything to i9100. Except the fingerprint because I haven't found a valid one... I tried also to reset the dpi value... no change... after a reboot only a 240 dpi screen said hello to me... tablet play store is here again... I forgot something... but what?
Anyone here using stock cm9? Can you tell us if you have normal play store or tablet one?
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Anything under 213 DPI is considered tablet. (including 213 as well)
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That is true but the market does not think your phone is a tablet.
There are some tablet specific apps that i wanted purchase.
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That's the problem. The option I said before was to edit the build prop file. I tried to change device names... everything to i9100. Except the fingerprint because I haven't found a valid one... I tried also to reset the dpi value... no change... after a reboot only a 240 dpi screen said hello to me... tablet play store is here again... I forgot something... but what?
Anyone here using stock cm9? Can you tell us if you have normal play store or tablet one?
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No reason to change device name. Changing the build.prop should change your density. If it doesn't, you may not be rooted properly or something didn't work right. What are you using to change it?
Stock CM9 would use the regular play store.
You can search the forums (probably Themes/Apps) and find a Vending.apk, which is the modded market.
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That is true but the market does not think your phone is a tablet.
There are some tablet specific apps that i wanted purchase.
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When I change my density, the play store acts like a tablet and shows me tablet apps.
This ROM I'm on (PA) is edited to make the play store detect both phone and tablet apps, I think.
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When I change my density, the play store acts like a tablet and shows me tablet apps.
This ROM I'm on (PA) is edited to make the play store detect both phone and tablet apps, I think.
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Can you please check if photoshop touch application is listed in your playstore in the tablet mode.
Thanks
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You would have to have a modded market. Or try ParanoidAndroid. That way you can have more control over lcd density. And it is based on cm9.
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So, if I set the Play Store in PA at 320 dpi it would act as if I'm on phone mode and not tablet?
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No reason to change device name. Changing the build.prop should change your density. If it doesn't, you may not be rooted properly or something didn't work right. What are you using to change it?
Stock CM9 would use the regular play store.
You can search the forums (probably Themes/Apps) and find a Vending.apk, which is the modded market.
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When I change my density, the play store acts like a tablet and shows me tablet apps.
This ROM I'm on (PA) is edited to make the play store detect both phone and tablet apps, I think.
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I read some posts where people managed this via device name and label. I also read something where people solved their problem with density. Its a little bit weird...
And only to be sure... you have tablet store if on the home page of the store is a tile placed called "suggestions for tablets" or something like this...
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aalupatti said:
Can you please check if photoshop touch application is listed in your playstore in the tablet mode.
Thanks
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I've tried on both CM9 and Paranoid Android under 213 DPI, and neither let me purchase Photoshop Touch.
I imagine app compatibility is device-specific and has little to do with non-standard DPI.
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I've tried on both CM9 and Paranoid Android under 213 DPI, and neither let me purchase Photoshop Touch.
I imagine app compatibility is device-specific and has little to do with non-standard DPI.
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i guess i will have to wait to get a tablet just to purchase the app.
Galaxy note would have the best device in the market now for this app since it can use fine tipped stylus
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And only to be sure... you have tablet store if on the home page of the store is a tile placed called "suggestions for tablets" or something like this...
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I had this on Stunner ROM... Not anymore on PA. Weird, because I ran both on 213 dpi.
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The problem with tablet play store is solved.
My steps were as following:
1. Flash a new update from cm9 or any from you want to use. Standard density should be set (240).
2. Clear Market data in settings and open it.
3. If you are able to choose an app and download it, close play store and make a backup (app + data) via TB.
4. Change your density to your favourite one and reboot.
5. Market should be still phone market. If not, restore from TB but it should not be necessary.
Best regards.
Deleting data is the best case strp also for apps causing trouble
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Sorry guys I have to correct my last post.
This method won't work. Only the first minutes when ROM is fresh. After that its not possible to get normal market back.
But now I have a working solution.
LCD Density Changer Pro
You can change the density at first. Then you have an option to fix market compatibility issues. And it really works.
What I have done:
1) Because we have no chance to download or buy the app in market because its not shown, we have to get the app over our friend Google. (But don't point with the finger at me now, go on reading)
2) Since you have downloaded and installed the app, change your density and restart. After that open LCD Density Changer Pro again and go to Fix Market. There you can choose with which density market should run, or better which density market should think that its running.
3) A special modded market for your density will be created and you can download it. Additional you can download another app which will make this mod permanent by applying it every startup.
4) Finished. You have now the normal phone store with all the benefits. And concerning step 1 you can buy the app afterwards to thank the developer for this app (like I have done).
You can't do anything wrong, every step is explained inside the app.
Best regards
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Yeah I know about Paranoidandroid. In my opinion ist too crappy. It works not half as good as pure cm9. I know why I don't want to use it, their programming progress is also... I would say a little bit slow.\
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Well, I would say that you're wrong - it works not as 1/4 as good as pure CM9, and we're slowly working on making it completely unusable.
Sorry, couldn't resist
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Well, I would say that you're wrong - it works not as 1/4 as good as pure CM9, and we're slowly working on making it completely unusable.
Sorry, couldn't resist
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No problem man, fun is half of the life...
As long as cm9 didn't support tablet mode (at this time I was using my old sgs2) tablet mode was interesting and paranoid was the first from supporting this. The idea was good but the screen too small xD when I got my note I flashed cm9 at first because I used it most of the time on the sgs2... and at this time tablet mode was also working more than fine. Maybe cm9 contains not as much tweaks as paranoid but its more stable and that's the truth...
But hey, go on with your work. There are many people following you and believe in your hard work.. so thumbs up!
Hi guys,
Anyone notice that 99% of apps are "incompatible" with the Nexus 7 from within the Play Store.
I couldn't even get Instagram to work from the Play Store, had to take the apk from my SGS2.
Could there be something blocking access to certain apps? Is it because I rooted the device? (I find both options to be unlikely, but who knows..)
The only game I noticed absent was Plants Vs Zombies.
Everything else I wanted was there, so I would say it's 99% compatible, 1% missing.
No amazon mobile, that's terrible.
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its down to the individual app developer to make it compatible, not google
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No amazon mobile, that's terrible.
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it works fine if you email the .apk file from another device like your phone
I have not had this problem and actually have instagram installed following root and unlock. Something is up with your tablet.
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If you change your DPI you will notice that you can see some more apps, or lose more apps.
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DPI is set to 170.
Again, the apps work fine after installing an APK, but it just seems strange that many apps in the Play Store are "incompatible with your version".
zohan99 said:
DPI is set to 170.
Again, the apps work fine after installing an APK, but it just seems strange that many apps in the Play Store are "incompatible with your version".
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Change your dpi to 160 and magic in the play store will happen.
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zohan99 said:
DPI is set to 170.
Again, the apps work fine after installing an APK, but it just seems strange that many apps in the Play Store are "incompatible with your version".
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Derp, this is your problem. Valid DPIs: 120, 160, 240, 320. ANYTHING ELSE will be filtered if the app developer has put specific DPI criteria on their app. Period.
This is your own doing.
Beyond that, since the Nexus 7 has no primary camera, apps which require the Camera permission will be filtered. This part annoys me, as the front camera is good enough to use for such things but the permission isn't there, so the market filters it.
zohan99 said:
Hi guys,
Anyone notice that 99% of apps are "incompatible" with the Nexus 7 from within the Play Store.
I couldn't even get Instagram to work from the Play Store, had to take the apk from my SGS2.
Could there be something blocking access to certain apps? Is it because I rooted the device? (I find both options to be unlikely, but who knows..)
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all of my games are compatible. i even added a few Tegra specific ones.
apps are all available too, the only exception is some are not optimized for the larger screen.
so its 100% for me so far and i have 4 pages worth of apps.
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Change your dpi to 160 and magic in the play store will happen.
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khaytsus said:
Derp, this is your problem. Valid DPIs: 120, 160, 240, 320. ANYTHING ELSE will be filtered if the app developer has put specific DPI criteria on their app. Period.
This is your own doing.
Beyond that, since the Nexus 7 has no primary camera, apps which require the Camera permission will be filtered. This part annoys me, as the front camera is good enough to use for such things but the permission isn't there, so the market filters it.
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Thanks to all 3 of you! will def try to switch to 160 when I get home. This forum rocks! :]
khaytsus said:
Derp, this is your problem. Valid DPIs: 120, 160, 240, 320. ANYTHING ELSE will be filtered if the app developer has put specific DPI criteria on their app. Period.
This is your own doing.
Beyond that, since the Nexus 7 has no primary camera, apps which require the Camera permission will be filtered. This part annoys me, as the front camera is good enough to use for such things but the permission isn't there, so the market filters it.
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Shouldn't 213 be listed
also, this is the first official JB device... many apps have not been adjusted to allow for that yet.
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Thanks to all 3 of you! will def try to switch to 160 when I get home. This forum rocks! :]
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im gonna go out on a limb here and assume u know the risk of fiddling with ur DPI manually? editing build file etc?
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im gonna go out on a limb here and assume u know the risk of fiddling with ur DPI manually? editing build file etc?
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yup no worries, I had to change it from 213 somehow, right?
Root Explorer, System/build.prop
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yup no worries, I had to change it from 213 somehow, right?
Root Explorer, System/build.prop
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He said the risk of doing, not how to do it. ie changing the dpi and the market issues that brings with it
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There's a simple app in store that changes the DPI for you and also has the feature to fix the market issues.
Amazon Mobile downloads directly if you first install the Amazon app store and use that.
I got the app store from Amazon's web site when I went there to search for Amazon Mobile.
Definitely recommended. Most of my shopping is on Amazon...
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He said the risk of doing, not how to do it. ie changing the dpi and the market issues that brings with it
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Misread that, my bad. Anyhow, changing the DPI to 160 did not solve the problem..