Hey Guys! i love my note but i'm not really into samsung experience, but im refusing to use nova because i suck at customization lol
is there a way to shrink icons on samsung experience? i think they're HUGE and it would look way better if they could be a little smaller
Gerstark said:
Hey Guys! i love my note but i'm not really into samsung experience, but im refusing to use nova because i suck at customization lol
is there a way to shrink icons on samsung experience? i think they're HUGE and it would look way better if they could be a little smaller
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you could change your DPI in dev options
but then your clock is gonna mess up
i used to be a nova fan too but now i've given SEx a chance and i kinda like it.
i've uninstalled nova completely and just use stock.
leongzxc said:
but then your clock is gonna mess up
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gonna try changing to a different dpi but what do you mean that the clock is gonna mess up?
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gonna try changing to a different dpi but what do you mean that the clock is gonna mess up?
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it'll appear much bigger and off its place
you'll see it on both your lockscreen clock and AOD lol
Change the grid size to use more icons. That should shrink all of them.
some themes also have a smaller icon footprint.
bober10113 said:
some themes also have a smaller icon footprint.
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Yep , like the ones named "minu" in the Galaxy theme store.
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Use Lawnchair launcher. Its customizations are easy to use. It's really easy to use all around.
Gerstark said:
Hey Guys! i love my note but i'm not really into samsung experience, but im refusing to use nova because i suck at customization lol
is there a way to shrink icons on samsung experience? i think they're HUGE and it would look way better if they could be a little smaller
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This is my screen witb samsung experience at 450 dpi. Icons looks great
eduardmc said:
This is my screen witb samsung experience at 450 dpi. Icons looks great
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That's wonderful, can you upload a screenshot for The setting because I can't find it?
bill_viper said:
That's wonderful, can you upload a screenshot for The setting because I can't find it?
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U have to enable developer mode. If u dont know how. Is setting-about phone - software information -
Build number. Now click build number 7 or 8 times and a new setting will enable in setting call "developer mode" will be the last one afte about phone.
Now in Deleloper mode. Scroll down to -minimum width- if u are in qhd+ resolution. U will probably be in 410 dpi. From there u can change dpi. Now the higher u set it the smaller everything will get. If u go up to 450. Font will be small. Just go to font and increase font size while everything stay small. Dont set it more than 452 dpi cause it will break samsung keyboard and touchwiz icon will look like ant. Just 450 or below. If u are using other launchers and keyboard then any dpi will be good
Thanks my friend, everything works great.
I'm on QHD resolution and I don't even have to make the font bigger. It's very good in 450dpi.
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eduardmc said:
U have to enable developer mode. If u dont know how. Is setting-about phone - software information -
Build number. Now click build number 7 or 8 times and a new setting will enable in setting call "developer mode" will be the last one afte about phone.
Now in Deleloper mode. Scroll down to -minimum width- if u are in qhd+ resolution. U will probably be in 410 dpi. From there u can change dpi. Now the higher u set it the smaller everything will get. If u go up to 450. Font will be small. Just go to font and increase font size while everything stay small. Dont set it more than 452 dpi cause it will break samsung keyboard and touchwiz icon will look like ant. Just 450 or below. If u are using other launchers and keyboard then any dpi will be good
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Can you share the wallpaper please?
bill_viper said:
Thanks my friend, everything works great.
I'm on QHD resolution and I don't even have to make the font bigger. It's very good in 450dpi.
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Np bro thats why we are here. To help each other
Any way to get rid of the blank spaces? I feel there's so much wasted space otherwise
Nice share!
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600 dpi max after that i have had too many issues, you may need to restart to let phone configure to change but thats what i run at
Gerstark said:
Hey Guys! i love my note but i'm not really into samsung experience, but im refusing to use nova because i suck at customization lol
is there a way to shrink icons on samsung experience? i think they're HUGE and it would look way better if they could be a little smaller
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Here is a screenshot in 600 dpi and nova launcher to the max minimized!
HuStLaZ said:
Any way to get rid of the blank spaces? I feel there's so much wasted space otherwise
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If u havent. Try changing the grid from the default 5x5 to 5x6 in samsung experience launchwr setting
eduardmc said:
If u havent. Try changing the grid from the default 5x5 to 5x6 in samsung experience launchwr setting
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Ended up using Nova launcher and it lets me use up all the space
HuStLaZ said:
Ended up using Nova launcher and it lets me use up all the space
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Great home!
what calendar widget is it?
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The proper lcd density seems to be 270 for this build.
download 'LCDDensity for Root' by Elviss Kustans from market and set density to 270dpi.
solved the weird positioning of shortcuts and widgets on stock launcher
alternatively you can edit the build.prop
I chose this method to quickly find the proper number
NOTE: The Change in density is required for the stock launcher of 2.3.4 HKTW rom. The device is otherwise crisp at default with other launchers.. So do not bother incase you dont want to use stock launcher.
I'm still trying to decide between 270 and 275.
Build.prop says 275 is correct for qHD screens, but 270 fits a little better.
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I'm still trying to decide between 270 and 275.
Build.prop says 275 is correct for qHD screens, but 270 fits a little better.
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content on the right edge goes out of the screen
add some 4x1 size widget so that you can compare the space left on both edges.. 270 looked perfect
IMO 260 is ALMOST perfect
would love to try this if i can get one of the root methods to work but thanks for the info! more motivation to try harder lol
270 or 275 I still have the huge space in the bottom part.
Yeah I'm going to use a launcher until the vertical spacing can get worked out.
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270 or 275 I still have the huge space in the bottom part.
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That's an issue with the launcher itself.
270 makes all the text bigger. Not digging it
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neer2005 said:
270 makes all the text bigger. Not digging it
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Yeah, 270 looks way too big for me. Sticking with the default 240 for now.
Jotokun said:
Yeah, 270 looks way too big for me. Sticking with the default 240 for now.
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Same here, i really don't see anything wrong with 240 either. 270 is definitely too big for me though
I'm using 268 o.o
updated OP with the note
NOTE: The Change in density is required for the stock launcher of 2.3.4 HKTW rom. The device is otherwise crisp at default with other launchers.. So do not bother incase you dont want to use stock launcher.
anyone know how to remove the black bar in notifications?
Problem is whenever you change the lcd density on atrix the dialer crashes. I've been trying to do this since atrix first came out and knowone has been able to make it work. Are you saying u can change the density on this new build and the dialer does not crash!!??
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Problem is whenever you change the lcd density on atrix the dialer crashes. I've been trying to do this since atrix first came out and knowone has been able to make it work. Are you saying u can change the density on this new build and the dialer does not crash!!??
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DukeL said:
Problem is whenever you change the lcd density on atrix the dialer crashes. I've been trying to do this since atrix first came out and knowone has been able to make it work. Are you saying u can change the density on this new build and the dialer does not crash!!??
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Yes.
The dialer on 2.3.4 works fine at higher pixel densities.
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Wow that is really good news! I always wanted to make everything a bit bigger as I thought the icons always looked a tad too small on the qHD resolution. That alone makes it worth upgrading!
Off topic but if you use the stock launcher simply for the new app drawer then this tip may help.
It is possible to use the new MotoBlur app drawer with any launcher. Simply replace the new launchers app drawer with a shortcut to 'all apps' app group.
Nottach said:
Off topic but if you use the stock launcher simply for the new app drawer then this tip may help.
It is possible to use the new MotoBlur app drawer with any launcher. Simply replace the new launchers app drawer with a shortcut to 'all apps' app group.
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Mind explaining how to do that exactly? I'm on ADW EX and I have no clue lol
Might seem like a stupid question but I've never owned an Android and I got a Nexus 4 on the way
I've seen people making complicated wallpapers in the shape of the + sign to accommodate for scrolling or something like that, but I really have no idea if that even applies to the Nexus 4.
All of that out of the way, what would be the ideal dimensions to make a Nexus 4 Wallpaper at?
1536x1280
DynamicRam said:
1536x1280
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or if using lightroom or photoshop to edit images use 1.2 to 1.0 ratio for cropping, has worked everytime
i lol i said:
Might seem like a stupid question but I've never owned an Android and I got a Nexus 4 on the way
I've seen people making complicated wallpapers in the shape of the + sign to accommodate for scrolling or something like that, but I really have no idea if that even applies to the Nexus 4.
All of that out of the way, what would be the ideal dimensions to make a Nexus 4 Wallpaper at?
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Depends on the launcher you use. With the stock launcher, the wallpaper size is 1436x1196. With Nova, the size is 1536x1280. I don't know about the other launchers.
xda6969 said:
Depends on the launcher you use. With the stock launcher, the wallpaper size is 1436x1196. With Nova, the size is 1536x1280. I don't know about the other launchers.
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Wait, really? Why are they different?
doublejrecords said:
Wait, really? Why are they different?
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because of the number of home screens you have
what if the wallpaper scrolling is off, is it 1280×768 ?
Thank in advance
psak said:
what if the wallpaper scrolling is off, is it 1280×768 ?
Thank in advance
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Pretty much since that's the resolution of the screen if you're using the Google launcher. It's largely depended on the launcher you are using.
I dont like big fonts and with GS4 screen is much easier to see small font sizes.
I tried to change the general font size using "Big Font" and "Font Size Setter" from google play, but these apps don´t work on JB 4.2 or newer versions.
I also tried with "Room Toolbox" but it works to change the font type, it´s useless to change the font size.
Is there any other way to change the font size that I should try?
Thanks.
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I dont like big fonts and with GS4 screen is much easier to see small font sizes.
I tried to change the general font size using "Big Font" and "Font Size Setter" from google play, but these apps don´t work on JB 4.2 or newer versions.
I also tried with "Room Toolbox" but it works to change the font type, it´s useless to change the font size.
Is there any other way to change the font size that I should try?
Thanks.
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Hi,
Have you looked in settings/my device/display/font size?
malybru said:
Hi,
Have you looked in settings/my device/display/font size?
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"Tiny" option is what i´ve been using so far but It is not small enough, with the apps I mentioned before it´s possible to make the font even smaller, that´s what i´m looking for.
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"Tiny" option is what i´ve been using so far but It is not small enough, with the apps I mentioned before it´s possible to make the font even smaller, that´s what i´m looking for.
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Hi,
WOW!
You are lucky to have such good eyes.
malybru said:
Hi,
WOW!
You are lucky to have such good eyes.
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No man, the screen makes them look bigger, using Font Size Setter app I always had configured 75% font size on my Galaxy S2. Shame that it´s not working on JB 4.2.
0ptimus82 said:
No man, the screen makes them look bigger, using Font Size Setter app I always had configured 75% font size on my Galaxy S2. Shame that it´s not working on JB 4.2.
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Hi,
Give it time.
The devs are playing catch-up with the advancing OS 's
malybru said:
Hi,
Give it time.
The devs are playing catch-up with the advancing OS 's
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I´ll be patient but i need it as soon as possible
I tried many and settled on 360, the camera is wonky now but everything else feels much better. What is everyone else using?
Update* use xposed framework and app setting module and you can change the camera back to 480, works perfect now!
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I tried many and settled on 360, the camera is wonky now but everything else feels much better. What is everyone else using?
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I'm getting my G2 tomorrow, have you noticed any issues with changing DPI? I'd like to do so, but whenever I would change DPI on previous Android devices, a lot of the UI would get messed up.
Why not just change font and icon size in settings?
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The only thing that's weird so far is the camera, the preview when u go to take a picture only takes up about 2/3 of the screen.
I did try originally to just use smaller fonts but everything was still way too big, felt like a fisher price phone for toddlers
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You could install Xposed framework and the App Setting module and set camera (and any other apps) back to 480.
psychoace said:
Why not just change font and icon size in settings?
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Changing the DPI is like increasing the resolution, you get more screen real estate as everything is smaller, not just text.
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Changing the DPI is like increasing the resolution, you get more screen real estate as everything is smaller, not just text.
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How can you edit DPI resolution on G2 ?
sorry
wolfgart said:
How can you edit DPI resolution on G2 ?
sorry
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I was going to ask the same question, not sure you can do it without root.
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I was going to ask the same question, not sure you can do it without root.
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Yes, it requires root.
i can root it ! i've F320K korean model
Let me know
i'd like to know how, too. can you also make the height of the navbar smaller so that you have more screen real estate too?
i have the problems with the video player resolution after the change
magikatane said:
i have the problems with the video player resolution after the change
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I know you can use texdroider_DPI from the play store to change the density but idk the steps for setting the individual apps like the camera. Can someone give some info here?
Bootloop !!
Hello,
-> I use the official ROM LG.
-> My LG G2 ( D802) is root.
-> I use texdroider_DPI to cross(spend) in 360 DPI.
Unfortunately my G2 no boot not any more ( BootLoop). I restored my image with CWM :good:
How did you modify the DPI in 360 so that it works?
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I used texdroider to 400. Looks good. Camera window isn't staying full screen but works.
No other side effects.
I chose 400 because looking through the build.prop, it has notations for 400 being an "alternate_dpi".
I'm assuming for Video out. Anyway no problems.
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Sitting at 320 here with App Settings/XPosed FW putting the camera back to 480, so you can see the whole preview. At first I thought it was too small but I gave it a day. Now anything bigger just makes me feel like an old person using a phone with huge buttons.
jayochs said:
i'd like to know how, too. can you also make the height of the navbar smaller so that you have more screen real estate too?
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When you change the LCD density it scales everything.
The way to alter it is changing the LCD density in the build.prop file located in /system/
I used ROM Toolbox Lite to change mine.
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Thanks so much, this fixed it for me as well!
my setup
Hi there,
So this is what I'm on right now and I'm in love with my g2:
-just rooted it, no rom
-xposed framework with the G2 and app settings module
-all-in-one gestures from the playstore!!
so I disabled my softkeys with the G2 module and created buttons with the all-in-one gesture app (menu, home and backbutton). BYE BYE softkeys! and then with app settings module I choose to have full screen and 360 dpi for the most common apps. (browser, phone, facebook, xda, ninja sms,...)
I think the app settings module is great cause you can set it per app.
LOVING MY BIG SCREEN and my invincible softkeys!!!
I'm using 200 dpi. Might change it but so far it ok for me.
Thanks for the tip on using xpose framework and using app setting on the camera.
Now everything looks good.
Edit: i change the dpi to 240 since there's a weird bug where i can't access or use the menu key.
Hi guys I searched for images that are my phones advertised dimensions but when I want to set them as a wallpaper I have to crop the image which is not what I want to do. I have to crop a large section of it out for it to fit.
Does anyone know what resolution I should be looking for to fit my screen. One which best uses the highest resolution but also makes use of the screen size.
I am looking for a Mitsubishi evo wallpaper.
Use nova launcher for set wallpaper
honhan0904 said:
Use nova launcher for set wallpaper
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Thanks for the reply I do not use Nova launcher though.
I need to find the right resolution image to show off this amazing screen lol.
Blakebn2012 said:
Thanks for the reply I do not use Nova launcher though.
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I mean install nova launcher free on google play
After that when you want to set your wallpaper, just turn on nova ( dont set it defaut app if dont want ) and set. Nova launcher can keep origin wallpaper resolution
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I need to find the right resolution image to show off this amazing screen lol.
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That's a misnomer - digital images don't have a resolution, only a number of pixels. I assume that's what you're looking for.
Just take one of the installed wallpapers and see what its dimensions are.
Try zedge...
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