[Q] What would it take to upgrade to a 720p screen with our GS2?

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I posted a video showing how to increase display resolution on the Galaxy S II. I'm running at 1200 x 720 and looks great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPPuEbXwOF4

There are a issues with a few stock apps, so make sure to watch the whole thing if you can, as I demonstrate everything I've run into so far.

p.s. For rooted phones only and even though process is ultra simple, don't hold me responsible if you mess up your phone

doesn't the screen only support up to 480 x 800

ah... nvm.. it becomes smaller.

It works the same way as it does on your computer... higher resolution means everything will be smaller, but you will see a lot more on display. It would look the same on phones that were designed with higher resolution (such as Galaxy Nexus).

Originally Posted by goonx

doesn't the screen only support up to 480 x 800

ah... nvm.. it becomes smaller.

Yes, its pretty much fake 1280x720. Just lower the number using lcd density app for smaller looking screen.

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im loving it!!! Thanks

the problem with this is, a lot of apps and stock apps such as the dialer, and sms, and maybe the keyboard (not sure) doesnt scale correctly, so the display looks bad, not worth the "fake" resolution, IMO.

Originally Posted by Enzopreme

the problem with this is, a lot of apps and stock apps such as the dialer, and sms, and maybe the keyboard (not sure) doesnt scale correctly, so the display looks bad, not worth the "fake" resolution, IMO.

It really depends on the user... to many, fake resolution may be worth replacing every single app they use, especially if 99% of the people wouldn't be able to tell fake from a true HD display. It really does look great, so replacing a couple of apps for me was a no-brainer.

This wouldn't be that much of a big deal for any other phone that has a resolution better matched to its size, but T-mobile's (and Sprint's) SGS2 with its Herculesque proportions could really use it.

Originally Posted by Enzopreme

the problem with this is, a lot of apps and stock apps such as the dialer, and sms, and maybe the keyboard (not sure) doesnt scale correctly, so the display looks bad, not worth the "fake" resolution, IMO.

Takes like 4 seconds to change it back.

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Originally Posted by Enzopreme

the problem with this is, a lot of apps and stock apps such as the dialer, and sms, and maybe the keyboard (not sure) doesnt scale correctly, so the display looks bad, not worth the "fake" resolution, IMO.

There plenty of free apps to replace those though. Go Contacts is free, has some great themes, and has a dialer that scales properly. And there are multiple SMS replacement apps that are free too. The calendar doesn't scale right either, I barely use the calendar so I haven't bothered with replacing it but I'm sure there's an app for that too.

It felt very pointless, it just made everything small.

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