[MOD] [GUIDE] 320 DPI Guide with recommended system app settings.

[wormy987123]

You have to use a replacement launcher like adw or nova. The stock one will not work

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[nativesmiley]

anyone know the app or file for the editor for gallery. the regular gallery app is normal after changing DPI and now when i want to edit a photo, the photo get magnified and cant edit the whole photo, just a small portion

 

[nonfactor]

So I changed my dpi, and set the recommended stock apps back to default. But my camera has stopped working, meaning I can no longer click any buttons when I'm in the app; unable to take pictures or change settings? Any ideas what I did wrong?

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[smsnodgrass]

So what exactly does this do?

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[bryanstevecl]

Is there a way of decreasing the DPI without shrinking the dialer?

El Big desde su Note 3

 

[mhutton]

Is there a way of decreasing the DPI without shrinking the dialer?

El Big desde su Note 3

You can use the xposed module app settings to change the dialer and contacts back to stock 480 dpi.

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[bryanstevecl]

You can use the xposed module app settings to change the dialer and contacts back to stock 480 dpi.

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I'm sorry for not having including that on my post... I want the dialer not to shrink but still keeping the 360 DPI on the contacts app. I have seen that on the X-Note ROM for instance.

El Big desde su Note 3

 

[nmhusa]

320 feels a tinge too small. Any idea what other settings could be used easily that aren't so small?

380 seems to work the best for me. Best of both worlds.

 

[webstas]

You can use the xposed module app settings to change the dialer and contacts back to stock 480 dpi.

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This isn't working for me, i set the com.sec.phone and com.android.phone to 480 DPI in app settings and its not working, anyone else seeing this?

 

[mhutton]

This isn't working for me, i set the com.sec.phone and com.android.phone to 480 DPI in app settings and its not working, anyone else seeing this?

I believe you have to change the contacts to 480 as well. They are tied together in he framework

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[Goat1378]

Change Pixel Density for Galaxy Note 3 and Recommended DPI Settings for System Apps.
Requires Root!
Works on any Rom!

With the Note 3 Packing a 1920x1080 resolution, the first thing I did when I got the phone was work on taking advantage of the real estate the screen has to offer. Many of the Pixel density settings from the Note 2 work on the Note 3, but keep in mind the formula changed with the new screen size and resolution change. I'm just going to call it "Preferred DPI" as most will agree, its a comfortable viewing option.
The easiest way I have found is to change the overall layout from 480 to 320, then going in and tweaking some individual apps.
Overall most of the apps will function as normal, however some system apps will not look right, especially the Dialer and Camera/Gallery views.

Note 2:
Factory DPI: 320
Preferred DPI: 240
Note 3
Factory DPI: 480
Preferred DPI: 320

To change all apps and programs to be viewed in 320 mode is to modify the build.prop settings.
There are multiple ways to do this, but the easiest I have found is to download Rom Toolbox. The Lite version will allow you to easily edit the app. Support your devs, buy pro or donate and give credit to these app & rom creators.

Rom Toolbox Lite Rom Toolbox Pro


Step 1: Changing phone pixel density from 480 to 320
Open Rom Toolbox
Go to the Performance Tab
Select the build.prop Editor
Click the Magnifying Glass to search
Type in "Density"
Click on the ro.sf.lcd_density
Change the Property Value from 480 to 320
Click YES on reboot prompt


Step 2: Download and Install Xposed Framework and App Settings Module
Without rewriting guides that are already available, you can read the general guides here on how to install Xposed Framework.
Guide by Max from High on Android

Download Xposed Framework by Xda Developer rovo89

Download Xposed App Settings Module by rovo89 & Tunstwenty


You will need to install Xposed Framework, and the Xposed App Settings Module by clicking on the above threads. The threads are maintained and updated regularly. Xposed has the ability to update itself, and also provides updates to the modules, which is a great feature.
Once these are installed you can then begin to change apps back to 480 DPI if they don't look right.

Step 3:Recommended Apps to Revert to Stock Density
You can change any app you wish, but the ones that I recommend to keep at stock DPI mainly due to cropping issues are the dialer, contacts, camera, and gallery.
I am currently running Jellybombed Rom, so you may see some extra apps in screenshots, as well as blue text.
I also ran this on the stock rooted Samsung Rom, and the Rooted Deodexed rom before going to Jellybomb.

These are my personal preferences, and im sure I have more than I need selected, but I wanted to make sure all elements worked.
Camera for example has many sub apps such as editing and trimming.
Contacts has 4 tabs for Phone, Groups, Favorites, Contacts
Phone has 4 tabs for Keypad, Logs, Favorites, Contacts.

Bolded are the most essential, the non bolded are personal preference. Feel free to add your own.

com.arcsoft.picmovie
com.arcsoft.picturesbest.app
com.android.app.popupcalculator Calculator
com.sec.android.app.camera Camera
com.sec.factory.camera Camera
com.sec.android.app.collage Samsung Gallery
com.sec.phone - Phone
com.android.contacts - Contacts
com.android.providers.telephony
com.arcsoft.picaction.app
com.arcsoft.demo.piclear
com.sec.android.gallery3d Alternate Gallery
com.google.android.gallery3d Alternate Gallery
com.lidroid.sgs.secretcode
com.android.mms - Texting
com.android.phone - Phone Dialer
com.sec.sprextension.phoneinfo
com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
com.sec.android.filter
com.samsung.everglades.video - Samsung Video App
com.sec.yosemite.phone
com.lifevibes.trimapp
com.sec.android.app.storycam
com.sec.android.app.videoplayer - Samsung Default Video Player
com.android.vpndialogs
ma.wanam.xposed
com.google.android.youtube


I have not had any issues with the Android Market, and DPI settings yet, however there is a module called Play Store Fixes you can run within Xposed.

The launcher I use is ADW Launcher
The current Rom used in the screenshots is Jellybomb Domination
Support Josh Beach & kevinrocksman

Rocking mine at 410 dpi thank you for the post!!!!!

 

[Tarnie129]

anyone know the app or file for the editor for gallery. the regular gallery app is normal after changing DPI and now when i want to edit a photo, the photo get magnified and cant edit the whole photo, just a small portion

Having this same issue, did you ever manage to fix it? Would be interested to know which packages to set back to 480 for the editor as well. I searched through and changed the pic editor, but still the same and can't seem to find anything else that's related.

 

[userr12]

System UI at 210, like the tight layout, makes me think of my old windows mobile PDA

Using Nova launcher to really size the drawer and desktop to my needs and forced the keyboard to 325 DPI.

The only thing I wish I could do is increase the size of text input fields, cursor copy paste function and the fonts in the text input fields, wish those functions were all packed in a android module but looks like they are all part of the System UI.

 

[roady001]

Does anybody know the process name that handels the toast messages? They are way to small now the even notice...

 

[elephant007]

anyone know the app or file for the editor for gallery. the regular gallery app is normal after changing DPI and now when i want to edit a photo, the photo get magnified and cant edit the whole photo, just a small portion

Does anybody know the process name that handels the toast messages? They are way to small now the even notice...

The way I was able to adjust these was to keep the DPI in the build.prop 480 and then used App Settings to adjust everything else.

System UI = notification bar (reboot required)
Google Search = Google Now Launcher
com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService = MultiWindow Sidebar

 

[david129]

System UI at 210, like the tight layout, makes me think of my old windows mobile PDA

Using Nova launcher to really size the drawer and desktop to my needs and forced the keyboard to 325 DPI.

The only thing I wish I could do is increase the size of text input fields, cursor copy paste function and the fonts in the text input fields, wish those functions were all packed in a android module but looks like they are all part of the System UI.

Isn't 210 super super small?

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How do you change flip cover dpi

 

[redz1234]

Anyone know how to change the DPI on the lock screen?

 

[umairzia]

OMG


i chnged the value tp 320 and got this please check and help mee to adjust it i like the size but hot to set all the lay out plz guide mee.plz chck attchmnts and let me know how to fix the position with this sizee.

 

[benjaminclaw]

i chnged the value tp 320 and got this please check and help mee to adjust it i like the size but hot to set all the lay out plz guide mee.plz chck attchmnts and let me know how to fix the position with this sizee.

That might be because you are using touchwiz, which is notorious for being programmed inflexibly, because they set it up specifically for each device with an exact dpi. That's why you have to leave certain system apps the original dpi when you can change downloaded apps, which have to be flexible to fit many devices. I recommend installing a substitute launcher. I use apex, but I've also heard good things about nova launcher. There might be some fix for touchwiz, but I don't know.

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[nerys71]

I stall xposed (root) then install module app settings. You can individually program incompatible apps to load at stock resolution.