I just got the CM10 installed on an sd card using bokbokan's images. Everything works great. But the Kindle app thinks it is running on a phone and everything looks super big. I can change the text size and some options but I like the tablet UI much better. Nook app does the same.
So I got this app called LCD Density and tried changing mine from the default 240 to 300. The whole Android UI adjusted itself and looked better (smaller) but the Kindle app and the Nook app were unaffected.
1. Is there a way to put these apps into Tablet mode?
2. Is there a way to stick the new density across reboots using this app?
TIA.
yelloguy said:
I just got the CM10 installed on an sd card using bokbokan's images. Everything works great. But the Kindle app thinks it is running on a phone and everything looks super big. I can change the text size and some options but I like the tablet UI much better. Nook app does the same.
So I got this app called LCD Density and tried changing mine from the default 240 to 300. The whole Android UI adjusted itself and looked better (smaller) but the Kindle app and the Nook app were unaffected.
1. Is there a way to put these apps into Tablet mode?
2. Is there a way to stick the new density across reboots using this app?
TIA.
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Don't use the LCD app. On CM10 it is ok to change /system without worrying about resetting your device. So go to /system and look for build.prop. Edit that file with your root file manager. There is a line that ends ...density=240. Change that to 300. But you will have to edit it every time you flash a new ROM. The way to get around that is to create a file in /data named local.prop. Put this line in it.
qemu.sf.lcd_density=300
That will not get overwritten in a rom flash.
The kindle and nook apps detect how they should display themselves based on lcd density and screen size. The only way to get them into tablet mode is to REDUCE density not raise it. So you need to make a choice, higher density and phone mode, or lower density and tablet mode.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
That's it. The problem was the app -- it wasn't changing the density correctly. I just changed it to 160 in the system/build.prop and everything switched to the tablet mode. Kindle and the Nook app work so much better but the UI looks less usable. I changed the system font to Huge and that helped a little. Two more questions:
1. Do you know what is the minimum density where Android still thinks it is a tablet? Is it 180? 200? We already know it switches to phone mode at 240. Of course, I can experiment if I can't find out.
2. Does the Nook HD's native dpi matter at all? You know how the desktop LCD screens have a native mode resolution where everything looks sharp and non-native mode where it maps the OS pixels to native pixels and everything looks blurry? I am wondering if something like that is going on here and I will have to do some dpi -> dip math to find out what is best for the Nook HD.
Thanks again.
Edit: Googling revealed 213 is the magic number. Tried 210 but I still got phone ui. Next I tried 200 and got a tablet ui with everything nicely usable. For someone else, you might want to try 190 or 180.
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leapinlar said:
Don't use the LCD app. On CM10 it is ok to change /system without worrying about resetting your device. So go to /system and look for build.prop. Edit that file with your root file manager. There is a line that ends ...density=240. Change that to 300. But you will have to edit it every time you flash a new ROM. The way to get around that is to create a file in /data named local.prop. Put this line in it.
qemu.sf.lcd_density=300
That will not get overwritten in a rom flash.
The kindle and nook apps detect how they should display themselves based on lcd density and screen size. The only way to get them into tablet mode is to REDUCE density not raise it. So you need to make a choice, higher density and phone mode, or lower density and tablet mode.
Sent from my Nook HD+ Running CM10 on SD
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I am new to android OS, and I apologize for the following simple question: how do I gain access for creating and modifying a file in /data in my rooted Nook HDPlus (with the set of files and steps you provided. thank you.) I tried to use the Root Browser to create a file in /data for changing my lcd density, but each time I was denied access. Do I need to somehow log into my device as a superuser (how), or do I need to change the setting (how)? Thanks again for your time, expertise, and patience.
cool2know said:
I am new to android OS, and I apologize for the following simple question: how do I gain access for creating and modifying a file in /data in my rooted Nook HDPlus (with the set of files and steps you provided. thank you.) I tried to use the Root Browser to create a file in /data for changing my lcd density, but each time I was denied access. Do I need to somehow log into my device as a superuser (how), or do I need to change the setting (how)? Thanks again for your time, expertise, and patience.
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Are you sure you are rooted? And when you started root browser the first time, did it ask for root access and did you grant it? Open the superuser app and see if it lists root browser as being granted superuser access. If it does not, go to settings, applications, my apps, root browser and clear the data for it. Then restart root browser and if really rooted it will ask for superuser access.
Sent from my Nook HD running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
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Are you sure you are rooted? And when you started root browser the first time, did it ask for root access and did you grant it? Open the superuser app and see if it lists root browser as being granted superuser access. If it does not, go to settings, applications, my apps, root browser and clear the data for it. Then restart root browser and if really rooted it will ask for superuser access.
Sent from my Nook HD running CM10.1 on Hybrid SD
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Following the steps you outlined, it all worked out. My Nook HD+ now is in higher resolution. The Root Browser was not in the Superuser listing, somehow. Again, thanks for the help.
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Hello everyone. I have nook color which is rooted running the latest CM7 nightly on internal memory. I tried to download Word with friend for the android market and noticed that the Download button was missing. I went though the web site and I was given the message "Device Not Compatible". I have had a similar problem downloading the Netflix app. It doesn't even show up in my market, I have to install the apk myself. I know there is a Build.prop file I can adjust but it doesn't effect the market. Any thoughts? Thank in advanced.
Also my device shows up in the android market web site as BN Nook color
The market is now "device aware" so if the Nook is not supported (or basically tested to work with the Nook) by the developer it will either not show up or the download button will be greyed out. You either have to sideload an .apk or mask the Nook as a different device.
Once in a while, I can't download certain apps to my CM7 NC. I don't know why.
For instance, USA Today won't download on my NOOK
Change your lcd density
Are you running your device at a strange lcd density? that might have something to do with it. Try changing it to something like 240 and then changing it back.
https://market.android.com/details?id=lv.n3o.lcddensity&feature=search_result
Hi All, Is there any way to run a full android system without root the Nook? I mean is there a way to install the rooted android for nook on a SD card and run from android from there without root the nook? like the nook color dual boot.
Thanks
Best regards
Muadiv.
To add to this question, is there any way to install a 'better than native' pdf application and run it by default for pdf files without altering anything else?
I am quite content with the device, but i do wish it had more robust pdf support.
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App
Android systems requires applications to be installed before they can be run. Some Android devices such as cell-phones allow users to add a limited range of applications. However the Nook does not provide for user application installation, so to do get around this limitation requires 'rooting' the device.
beestee said:
To add to this question, is there any way to install a 'better than native' pdf application and run it by default for pdf files without altering anything else?
I am quite content with the device, but i do wish it had more robust pdf support.
Sent from my SCH-I800 using XDA App
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I have the same question
Muadiv said:
Hi All, Is there any way to run a full android system without root the Nook? I mean is there a way to install the rooted android for nook on a SD card and run from android from there without root the nook? like the nook color dual boot.
Thanks
Best regards
Muadiv.
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I'd say just root it. The nook's normal features remain, so you should be fine...
someone tried booting cyanogenmod7 off sd but it didn't work and needs more drivers. i think it's possible to dual boot but nobodies done it yet
dorino1 said:
I'd say just root it. The nook's normal features remain, so you should be fine...
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Yes, the NST "root" is nothing but a simple change to a config file and can easily be reversed.
jago25_98 said:
someone tried booting cyanogenmod7 off sd but it didn't work and needs more drivers. i think it's possible to dual boot but nobodies done it yet
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NST boots from mSD card first if a proper image is available there, which means you can do about anything you want. To put it another way, you can remove all the partitions on the internal storage of the NST and still it will run happily from a image on the mSD card.
CM7 is a beast, seen from the NST perspective, and yes it needs drivers (source is available) in order to work, but as I've said before, I cannot see what to gain from porting CM7 to NST.
hi all i installed the rocketrom v7 this morning and well ive been playing and messed something up. i installed ROM Toolbox pro and i wanted to see if i could get dungeon defenders second wave controls to fit the screen correctly so i can play it, so i edited the LCD density setting from 320 to 280 and after the reboot went to make a call and the call dialer isnt full screen any more its less due to the hack.. ive not even tried the game yet but i went back into ROM Toolbox pro and fount that i cant set it back at 320 as the slider only maxes at 280
please advise me on this, is their a solution without wiping rom?
You have root I presume - just edit /system/build.prop - the "density" might be in there twice - change both.
You can edit it using a shell (su root first) or using adb:
adb remount /system
adb pull /system/build.prop
<edit>
adb push build.prop /system
<reboot>
phedders said:
You have root I presume - just edit /system/build.prop - the "density" might be in there twice - change both.
You can edit it using a shell (su root first) or using adb:
adb remount /system
adb pull /system/build.prop
<edit>
adb push build.prop /system
<reboot>
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Or just reflash the rom and wipe cache an dalvik cache afterwards and reboot.
phedders said:
You have root I presume - just edit /system/build.prop - the "density" might be in there twice - change both.
You can edit it using a shell (su root first) or using adb:
adb remount /system
adb pull /system/build.prop
<edit>
adb push build.prop /system
<reboot>
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worked a charm. set back to 320 and now all is good and new
ps is their a way to set PER app density.. ie have a single app run at different settings, i would like to keep 280 but seen as stuff like dialer/spen/email ect doesn't work well with it keeping 320 default but a few apps like games with a lower value of 240/280 that would be epic for me ?
ps yes im fully rooted mate
DAMIEN123_666 said:
worked a charm. set back to 320 and now all is good and new
ps is their a way to set PER app density.. ie have a single app run at different settings, i would like to keep 280 but seen as stuff like dialer/spen/email ect doesn't work well with it keeping 320 default but a few apps like games with a lower value of 240/280 that would be epic for me ?
ps yes im fully rooted mate
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The only ROM that can do that is ParanoidAndroid.
You can also just use an alternative dialer, like Go dailer, that is what i do on lower density
LordManhattan said:
The only ROM that can do that is ParanoidAndroid.
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friedje said:
You can also just use an alternative dialer, like Go dailer, that is what i do on lower density
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hmm interesting, i have read ParanoidAndroid rom is glitchy with gps ect, i would like that rom but i need stability over features at the min,
hmm is their a link that list all galaxy note stock apps that aint 240/280 compatible so i can research them all and get the correct versions
sofar i know the dialer/email isnt working good
DAMIEN123_666 said:
hmm interesting, i have read ParanoidAndroid rom is glitchy with gps ect, i would like that rom but i need stability over features at the min,
hmm is their a link that list all galaxy note stock apps that aint 240/280 compatible so i can research them all and get the correct versions
sofar i know the dialer/email isnt working good
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Also, if you have custom dpi and want to use stock dialer there is a setting in accessibility to enable one handed operation. This will rescale the dialer pad to full usability again.
V 0.3 of paranoid does indeed have a couple of glitches with GPS (although I upgraded from v0.2 and don't experience it], but v0.2a is totally bug free and well worth a look. In the latest couple of pages on the thread there's a link to someones dropbox for the download. Highly recommend it!
Sent from my Paranoid Android GT-N7000. It doesn't get much better than this!
WTF !!!
Hello,
I have used the rom tool box pro to setup the lcd to 160 instead of the default setting and now my phone doesn't finish booting, i am stuck at the error message "unfortunately Touchwiz has stopped" disapperas and then another one shows up "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped" ... due that the launcher has stopped responding and i had luckily usd USB DUBEG option earlier i could thru ADB reboot to firmware mode taker a NANDROID backup ... deleted dalvik and cache partitions didnt help , and finally did a hard reset / factory default thru the boot loader
result is:
factory reset worked and had to setup the phone again, but the LCD density is still 160, after I finished the new phone setup am stuck again at the above two messages immediately after setup is done !!!!!
What can i do now especially that i cannot connect thru ADB since the phone settings is not set to USB Debug ........
Thanks
KhodorSoueidan said:
Hello,
I have used the rom tool box pro to setup the lcd to 160 instead of the default setting and now my phone doesn't finish booting, i am stuck at the error message "unfortunately Touchwiz has stopped" disapperas and then another one shows up "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped" ... due that the launcher has stopped responding and i had luckily usd USB DUBEG option earlier i could thru ADB reboot to firmware mode taker a NANDROID backup ... deleted dalvik and cache partitions didnt help , and finally did a hard reset / factory default thru the boot loader
result is:
factory reset worked and had to setup the phone again, but the LCD density is still 160, after I finished the new phone setup am stuck again at the above two messages immediately after setup is done !!!!!
What can i do now especially that i cannot connect thru ADB since the phone settings is not set to USB Debug ........
Thanks
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Hard reset should have corrected the setting, not sure why it didn't. If you're on stock kernel, don't try it again in case of hard brick. I would suggest flashing again with pc Odin. There have been some people who've managed to create a flash able zip with stock buildprop file and stock dpi, but you'll have to search for that, not sure if it was ever achieved, worth a go.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
I have registered my Nook Color by using serial number of the device on nook developer site. I'm able to view the extras tab but the issue is that it doesn't show the NookColor Tools option. (Kindly refer the attached screenshot).
What i did next is to mail a copy of application's apk file on my email address and opened the mail from device's browser. I download it and then during installation, I get the option of Package Installer. When I select it and press "Install", I get the following error message: "For security reasons, only apps purchased through the NOOK Shop can be installed".
The reason behind this might be I have not checked the option which allows to install Non-market apps (which is available inside NookColor Tools and I'm not getting NookColor Tools Icon on my device UI).
Can anyone guide me as to how to install the APK file and not getting the security error mentioned above?
Extras? That does not sound like a Nook Color. That sounds like a Nook HD. And that screen shot looks like an HD. Are you sure you have a Color? If you don't, you are in the wrong thread. If you have a Nook HD, then look at my HD/HD+ Tips thread linked in my signature.
If you have a Nook Color, use the Manual Nooter 5.08.20 to root it and get Play Store to install apps.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
Installing app on Nook Color
leapinlar said:
Extras? That does not sound like a Nook Color. That sounds like a Nook HD. And that screen shot looks like an HD. Are you sure you have a Color? If you don't, you are in the wrong thread. If you have a Nook HD, then look at my HD/HD+ Tips thread linked in my signature.
If you have a Nook Color, use the Manual Nooter 5.08.20 to root it and get Play Store to install apps.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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I'm pretty sure that I'm using Nook Color only (I get that from About Device tab in settings).
Also, Screenshot is taken from my device only.
Extras are part of Nook Color also. Why would I need to root the device in order to get Play Store as I have the apk file of app I have developed and it's not on play store.
Can you suggest anything/any links for this issue?
gauravmaru said:
I'm pretty sure that I'm using Nook Color only (I get that from About Device tab in settings).
Also, Screenshot is taken from my device only.
Extras are part of Nook Color also. Why would I need to root the device in order to get Play Store as I have the apk file of app I have developed and it's not on play store.
Can you suggest anything/any links for this issue?
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What does the about device say the model number is?
You need to do Manual Nooter because it does more than root. It adds Play Store, Nook Color Tools, zeam launcher, and allows unknown sources.
If you don't want to do Manual Nooter, you can set up ADB and sideload install your app. But if it is a Nook Color, you need to provision it first per the instructions in the Nook Developer site.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
Nook Color installing app
leapinlar said:
What does the about device say the model number is?
You need to do Manual Nooter because it does more than root. It adds Play Store, Nook Color Tools, zeam launcher, and allows unknown sources.
If you don't want to do Manual Nooter, you can set up ADB and sideload install your app. But if it is a Nook Color, you need to provision it first per the instructions in the Nook Developer site.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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Model Number: BNRV200
Software Version: 1.4.3
And I have completed the provisioning procedure and copied the provision file to root folder. Still I'm getting "extras" screen as shown in above thumbnail.
gauravmaru said:
Model Number: BNRV200
Software Version: 1.4.3
And I have completed the provisioning procedure and copied the provision file to root folder. Still I'm getting "extras" screen as shown in above thumbnail.
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Have you tried connecting ADB? If you get ADB working, the next step is to install the Nook Color Tools app by typing "ADB install NookColorTools.apk" at the command prompt from the folder where you have the app. Then you can go to extras and nct should be there. You can install any app this way. I would recommend another launcher next.
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Installing app on Nook Color
leapinlar said:
Have you tried connecting ADB? If you get ADB working, the next step is to install the Nook Color Tools app by typing "ADB install NookColorTools.apk" at the command prompt from the folder where you have the app. Then you can go to extras and nct should be there. You can install any app this way. I would recommend another launcher next.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
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If I execute "adb devices", I don't get anything...
gauravmaru said:
If I execute "adb devices", I don't get anything...
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By don't get anything, what do you mean? Unrecognized command or an empty device list. Do you have android debugging turned on? Go to the Nook developers site to see how to set up ADB.
I don't know why you don't do it the easy way with Manual Nooter.
Sent from my Nook HD+ running CM10 on Hybrid SD
Hi,
I have just changed density on my Nexus 4 with LCD Density Modder and now I can't boot :-/.
My N4 is rooted and I have CWM. I tried to go to CWM and wipe data/Factory reset and it didn't work.
How can I fix this?
Thanks for your help.
Re-flash the ROM.
How?
go back into clockworkmod and click "install from sd card" and select the ROM zip file.
Ok, but how can I transfer the rom to mobile? Debugging mode is disabled :/
Problem solved. I did it with NEXUS 4 TOOLKIT (option 9)
So, we can't change density on Nexus 4? Or have someone managed to do this successfully? How?
I have just edited build.prop manually and it works.
But Google Play Store doesn't show every app :-/. I have 280 density setting. I have tried to fix it with LCD Density Modder, but i can't install GSF. Does anyone know solution that really works?
ankerek said:
But Google Play Store doesn't show every app :-/. I have 280 density setting. I have tried to fix it with LCD Density Modder, but i can't install GSF. Does anyone know solution that really works?
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Flash a modified multi DPI play store.
Sent from my iPad 4
ankerek said:
But Google Play Store doesn't show every app :-/.
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play doesnt work with nonstandard dpi and so do many other apps. dont do this to your poor phone. paranoidandroid was originally written for this purpose, it started with hybrid engine. every single issue has been cleared out for you. things work, no compromises, nothing crashes, nothing to small because you choose size on per app basis, size is separate from the layout which you pick from a list of actual UI's an app offers, you treat the phone interface in the same way as any regular app, set it to this and that size and UI without trashing anything else, you control all this with a handy little panel thats giving you the changes you've made on sight. i lost half a year of my life to help getting android get over this build.prop nonsense - make use of it. it has found its way into a couple of roms, so flash something else if you hate pa, but use hybrid engine for goodness sake, there is no alternative that can compare to it. :highfive:
ran into the same problem as op, running liquidsmooth rc2 with franco. everytime i changed the lcd density to anything other than stock and rebooted i got stuck in a boot loop and had to go into twrp and wipe cache/dalvik just to boot. changed lcd to stock and no more boot loops. sucks because i really like running 280.