1. Settings.
2. System
3. About
4. Tap Build Number 10 times, until you are a developer.
5. System - Developer options
6. Drawing - Smallest Width #.
There are several guides on which DPI settings to use if you search, but I prefer around 600-640 to take advantage of the big screen. I hope this guide is helpful for some of you who weren't aware of this option. :highfive:
jeradjohnso said:
1. Settings.
2. System
3. About
4. Tap Build Number 10 times, until you are a developer.
5. System - Developer options
6. Drawing - Smallest Width #.
There are several guides on which DPI settings to use if you search, but I prefer around 600-640 to take advantage of the big screen. I hope this guide is helpful for some of you who weren't aware of this option. :highfive:
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Ok but the notification tray and toggles are so big because seems to be unnafected by DPI change.
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I set my on 485 dpi Honor Note 10 value. Yeah to bad that notification tray and toggles are still big and don't change. It also resets after reboot.
Doesn't this also mess up the app icons?
bloodydawn01 said:
Ok but the notification tray and toggles are so big because seems to be unnafected by DPI change.
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Yes, seems like we're stuck with that regardless of the setting.
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600 it quite small on the eyes but looks good for work space for sure.
jutley said:
600 it quite small on the eyes but looks good for work space for sure.
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What DPI do you like? Lower?
I noticed today that I hadn't set the sizes in Display Settings first, to a smaller font, and then in developer options the DPI. The smaller font made a big difference, but is easy to overlook. I'm at 600 now, and everything works and looks fine. :cyclops:
jeradjohnso said:
What DPI do you like? Lower?
I noticed today that I hadn't set the sizes in Display Settings first, to a smaller font, and then in developer options the DPI. The smaller font made a big difference, but is easy to overlook. I'm at 600 now, and everything works and looks fine. :cyclops:
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I like 600 too as it sets it to tablet mode and since we are in tablet territory on screen size why not.
jutley said:
I like 600 too as it sets it to tablet mode and since we are in tablet territory on screen size why not.
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:fingers-crossed: Yaaaaah
jeradjohnso said:
:fingers-crossed: Yaaaaah
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523 DPI is perfect for this phone try it and see for yourself
I dont see drawing , can someone post a screenshot?
jutley said:
523 DPI is perfect for this phone try it and see for yourself
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My eyes couldn't see that,, man I'm to old
My dpi change keeps resetting back to default... How do I stop this from happening?
It will reset every time you reboot the device. Also when you change the display settings it may revert back to normal.
SmartPhonesFan said:
why u would do it when u have ''view mode'' in display settings ? and text size too ???
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Because even with Display Size at it's smallest setting it's still pretty big.
SmartPhonesFan said:
omg u must have eagle sight ..
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Definitely not! I keep the font at large, but set the screen width at 540, which is good for me.
SmartPhonesFan said:
omg u must have eagle sight ..
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:victory: Hahahaha Yayayayaya
This is where Huawei neuteres Android. Change the smallest width setting and it is reset every time you restart the phone. The Android System and some of the SystemUI elements don't even change when setting a higher number. Once you're rooted you're better off editing the build.prop in vendor and adding the qemu.sf.lcd_density=xxx line in to get everything to change like it's supposed to. Be careful not to go too low on the density or else EMUI glitches out to the point where your lockscreen will no longer function. It's one of the things about EMUI that really irks me and instead of Huawei fixing the issue they just seem to ignore it. That and not being able to move the wifi and data icons to the right where they should be.
We need root soon. Changing the width in developers options messes with some apps. Also, the navigation bar at the bottom doesn't change which blocks the exit button in my trading app. Quite annoying.
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How can I get everything on my GN 2 to be small?
I want the icons, the email messages, the dialer, the settings windows, etc etc...
I want EVERYTHING super small.
The reason: Because I want to see more information on 1 screen.
Please help.
pappaellio said:
How can I get everything on my GN 2 to be small?
I want the icons, the email messages, the dialer, the settings windows, etc etc...
I want EVERYTHING super small.
The reason: Because I want to see more information on 1 screen.
Please help.
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Ofcouse you need root . Download Romtoolbox from play store go to build.prop /Ro.sf.lcd.density/ set property value to 240/ reboot ( but you will have little issue like when receive call,the answer & end button will misalign ,still working normal though)
pappaellio said:
How can I get everything on my GN 2 to be small?
I want the icons, the email messages, the dialer, the settings windows, etc etc...
I want EVERYTHING super small.
The reason: Because I want to see more information on 1 screen.
Please help.
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Have you adjusted Menu > Settings > Accessibility > Font Size?
You can change that to "Tiny." Not sure if that's what you are looking for though?
The font sizes in Accessibility dont realy change them that much. Tiny is not that small or I just have good vision.... Custom launchers can help w/ the icon sizes.
I dont like how much room the toggles and screen brightness slider take up in the notification window. In portrait mode they take up like half the screen.
simplelife said:
Ofcouse you need root . Download Romtoolbox from play store go to build.prop /Ro.sf.lcd.density/ set property value to 240/ reboot ( but you will have little issue like when receive call,the answer & end button will misalign ,still working normal though)
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Thanks! I tried that. However, now the outer border of the phone screen is NOT usable...I can't place icons there.
Anyway of fixing that?
This is awesome! Thanks so much for your reply.
But again...anyway of fixing the fact that the outer border of the screen is NOT usable?
This phone would be amazing if that could be fixed!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
pappaellio said:
This is awesome! Thanks so much for your reply.
But again...anyway of fixing the fact that the outer border of the screen is NOT usable?
This phone would be amazing if that could be fixed!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1960950
Check this rom out when installing it gives you option to have 5x6 6x6 launcher this is what you are looking for and will be happy with i love it for the smaller icons
simplelife said:
Ofcouse you need root . Download Romtoolbox from play store go to build.prop /Ro.sf.lcd.density/ set property value to 240/ reboot ( but you will have little issue like when receive call,the answer & end button will misalign ,still working normal though)
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Never-mind...it worked!!! thanks so much. all i did was open a different launcher and the entire screen is in HIGH resolution now!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!:good:
pappaellio said:
Never-mind...it worked!!! thanks so much. all i did was open a different launcher and the entire screen is in HIGH resolution now!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!:good:
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Sorry , for delay feedback been busy with real life job. Here is the 240 dpi mod link which compiable with note2 and I alway use Apex launcher Pro as my default launcher. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873026 ( you must set LCD Density at 240 dpi when you use those Mod )
I've noticed in the past that sometimes a DPI of 241 works better than 240. Might be worth trying if you run into any other issues with alignment etc.
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To decrease T3's screen dpi.... Just head over to build.props can b found in root system.... Edit the build.props by adding a line at the end, type "ro.sf.lcd_density=280"
320 is the stock value
I found 280 is looking best...
Try..
Make sure to make a backup of ur build.props first
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Anyone knows how can I decrease T3's display density
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If you want to use it on single apps you can do it (root required) by installing xposed framework and downloading the module xposed app settings.
avayrocks said:
Anyone knows how can I decrease T3's display density
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Look, I've just applied it on action 3 launcher, with the following settings. Looks like a tablet right now.
You can either apply on android settings or whatever you want.
images apears big.. any solutions
Im planning to purchase pixel XL but as i don't know if will be possible to root and change dpi. Does any of u know whats the screen DPI?
Thanks.
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You can change the DPI within system settings now. I believe the lowest setting equates to something like 500-520. You can of course root, or just use the adb shell wm density command to change without root.
uvitor said:
Im planning to purchase pixel XL but as i don't know if will be possible to root and change dpi. Does any of u know whats the screen DPI?
Thanks.
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There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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Cool, that's new to me. Thanks. Pixel XL here we go.
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jaythenut said:
There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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Which developer options?
hubono said:
Which developer options?
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Go to developer options, drawing, smallest width bigger number smaller the DPI
Got it
Thanks
Any advice on how to hide my navigation bar permanently?
jaythenut said:
There's a built in DPI now on developer options I set mine to 420 think stock is 520
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Same here ?
Glad they kept it as it doesn't affect any safety net issues
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Is this the same as "settings" --> "Display" --> "Display size"? Sure does seem it.
OnlinePredator said:
Is this the same as "settings" --> "Display" --> "Display size"? Sure does seem it.
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I was thinking the same thing. I set my display size to the smallest available, but it seems like I can make icons/text even smaller with further adjustments which is nice. I think smallest made my DPI 484. I made it slightly higher to 526.
I know this is out of place but is a quick question seeing as it dies apply to one of my two devices, I have two Samsung Galaxy Note 3's (SM-N900), one is stock (no rooted), the other I'm running a smooth 7.1 Nougat Pixel XL rom.
My question:
Can I use the adb shell wm density command to change without root on my stock note 3?
hubono said:
Got it
Thanks
Any advice on how to hide my navigation bar permanently?
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin...y-s8-screen-even-more-immersive/#231c476151a0
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how...-auto-hide-your-pixels-software-keys-0176242/
One of my most anticipated Android nougat features (please come sooner) is the scaling option in display settings.
And because I find the dpi in the p2 to be too big and I don't have poor eye sight I need it more compact to fit as much as possible into the screen.
So How do I change dpi to something like 400 dpi and would there be any bugs in doing so ?
Non_root method would be appreciated since I haven't OEM unlocked yet maybe I don't plan to
i have seen many people discussed about it, they changed DPI in ADB terminal by using some command, they reported of no problems
Method for changing the dpi, no root required!
Enable USB debugging in developer settings.
Connect the phone via USB to pc.
Start adb and find the phone:
Code:
adb devices
Then enter the command:
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adb shell wm density 400 && adb reboot
Assuming you said you want the dpi of 400, if anyone is looking for a different dpi just change the value.
The phone will reboot.
Enjoy your new smaller dpi.
Profit.
911-Future_Maker said:
Method for changing the dpi, no root required!
Enable USB debugging in developer settings.
Connect the phone via USB to pc.
Start adb and find the phone:
Then enter the command:
Assuming you said you want the dpi of 400, if anyone is looking for a different dpi just change the value.
The phone will reboot.
Enjoy your new smaller dpi.
Profit.
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Thank you. Is there any bugs like in camera I don't want to regret it
Ayman ae said:
Thank you. Is there any bugs like in camera I don't want to regret it
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You can always reverse it, just go see for yourself but yes, there are a few scaling problems. For me, it's totally worth it because the DPI is way too high
BUG i HAD WITH CHANGING THE DPI IS I CANNOT CROP IMAGES RIGHT ANYMORE
oh fawk capslock
And icons seems so small after changing the DPI... Well in Nougat update can we change the DPI using display settings now?
Jeet Chowdhury said:
And icons seems so small after changing the DPI... Well in Nougat update can we change the DPI using display settings now?
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yes we can ,
we can change bothways, by changing display size to Normal/small/large..
or
in Developer options setting DPI value .. :highfive:
Just wondering if there's a way to fit more icons than standard 4x5, in home screens and drawer, lowering dpis..
fireblade said:
Just wondering if there's a way to fit more icons than standard 4x5, in home screens and drawer, lowering dpis..
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Shure. Just install Nova Launcher
Or any other decent launcher.
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in Developer options setting DPI value .. :highfive:
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I missed that. Thank you.:good::highfive:
Hi,
First, if this is not the right forum to post this, excuse me.
Now the question, I just received my new S20 + and so far I love everything about the phone, you know it comes from an S7 until it gives up. The problem I have is that, on my previous phone (S7), I was able to changed the font size of my clok, Wi-Fi, LTG antenna symbol and the battery charge percentage indicator, in my new s20 + I can't find where to do this is no option, I spend a whole day, searching on Google looking for a answer that can help resize my icon's in the top bar to make them larger, the actual size is so small that I have to put glasses to see it. Do you guys have any solution to this or help?
Thanks in advance.
Check out "good lock" in galaxy store. There are many customization option in there
jasons1004 said:
Check out "good lock" in galaxy store. There are many customization option in there
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Thank you for the suggestion. I did tried that, but no option to resize bar icon. Any other suggestion?
anononymous1 said:
Thank you for the suggestion. I did tried that, but no option to resize bar icon. Any other suggestion?
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What do you mean exactly resize bar icon?
here is a image of what icons:
https://ibb.co/QY8MJKT
anononymous1 said:
here is a image of what icons:
https://ibb.co/QY8MJKT
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Quick star through good lock has option to add or hide those. You can also move clock
jasons1004 said:
Quick star through good lock has option to add or hide those. You can also move clock
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Can this make those icons bigger size? that's all a wanted. And where can I download this app?
Thank you.
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Can you make those bigger size? that's all a wanted
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Oh OK lol. Only option then is screen space zoom in display settings or dpi setting in dev options
It won't change that much but you can play around and see.
Same problem. So small that it hardy can be seen. No option to make it wider or biger
mevorach said:
Same problem. So small that it hardy can be seen. No option to make it wider or biger
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I have called "Samsung care", and they told me that, they do not have any solution as right now. They did recognized and mentioned to me that, the preview version had the option to resize font, but for some reason, it was removed from the new version..... go and figure that one out smh..
yeah.. samsung tends to remove features they "think" people do not use.
For me, i still miss the good old samsung camera on the S7 and my note 8 before the oreo update.. where u can zoom in or zoom out by pressing and holding the shutter button (the white circle), and drag it upwards (to zoom in) and drag in downwards to zoom out.
i have no idea why they removed it.. i loved it as i can zoom in or out using only one hand.. new camera app i need to use one hand to hold, another hand to pinch the screen to zoom in..
not to mention some old samsung apps that is very useful, like the snapbizcard.. snap a business card and everything is saved into your contacts, automatically. it was super useful. i tried to transfer the apk from my samsung note 8 to the s20, but the app crashed everytime i want to take a photo of a namecard.
Go to developer setting and change dpi to higher value
Life Companion said:
Go to developer setting and change dpi to higher value
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Sorry , do nothing! Minimum is 320 and it is very small.
jasons1004 said:
Quick star through good lock has option to add or hide those. You can also move clock
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I forgot that Quickstar can do those things! Thanks for reminding me.
mevorach said:
Sorry , do nothing! Minimum is 320 and it is very small.
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It does on my Android 10..
I changed it to 480
Life Companion said:
It does on my Android 10..
I changed it to 480
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What do you mean "android 10" ? all galaxy s20 are android 10 ! it is the same as screen zoom , higher value give you smaller status bar . i can get 480 but it dose not make any different .
That's weird....i have screen zoom set to lowest and text size to second to lowest and icons are not small at all....check my screenshot
I am trying to make regular icons smaller....they are still to big even with 5x6
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Hi,
First, if this is not the right forum to post this, excuse me.
Now the question, I just received my new S20 + and so far I love everything about the phone, you know it comes from an S7 until it gives up. The problem I have is that, on my previous phone (S7), I was able to changed the font size of my clok, Wi-Fi, LTG antenna symbol and the battery charge percentage indicator, in my new s20 + I can't find where to do this is no option, I spend a whole day, searching on Google looking for a answer that can help resize my icon's in the top bar to make them larger, the actual size is so small that I have to put glasses to see it. Do you guys have any solution to this or help?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi have you tried Super statusbar in the playstore? Had same problem as you and found this to do the trick