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[T-Mobile LG G2x] question.com:
I really like having the hidden dock bar. Its only a minuscule annoyance. I can deal with it.

Sent from my G2x running Cyanogen mod.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] milenko11:
What
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dead2hill:
Excellent info,beautiful,thank you!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] coden1ke:
I cant seem to get the setting to save.

I am running the stock rom and instead of root explorer I was using astro, could that be the problem?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] avetny:
you need pay version Root Explorer
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ScooterG:
Use a gesture to hide/unhide.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] coden1ke:
Alright, so I now have the paid version of this app, but now I cant seem to get the permissions to change so I can write to the file.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rori~:
Density auto-scripts

Here are some small scripts :) for the super lazy..

- put file (one of your desired density values) in android-sdk/tools/

- doublecklick

- boot phone again (unfortunately it does not reboot by itself, yet..)

Density contains:

- Density_Default_to_180.bat

- Density_Default_to_190.bat

- Density_Default_to_200.bat

- Density_Default_to_220.bat

to go to default, choose..

- Density_180_to_Default.bat

- Density_190_to_Default.bat

- Density_200_to_Default.bat

- Density_200_to_Default.bat
[T-Mobile LG G2x] coden1ke:
I connected my phone to my PC, and turned on usb storage, but I don't see that DIR listed.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rori~:
:-)

you don't move it to your device, but in the folder on your PC ....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dee890:
I love the idea works great!! Keep up the modding!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jlevy73:
Man your making us work here. What happened to the auto move function ;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rickyleung:
this works great!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rori~:
right, will add that ;-)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ScooterG:
Pics with no dock

190 density

ADWex - 7x7 home screen, no dock, 5x6 drawer
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jlevy73:
That looks great
[T-Mobile LG G2x] coden1ke:
Hell, I cant even get the script to work on my phone.

Ill just stick with the stock resolution.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ScooterG:
Why are you using a script? The way the OP layed it out works great.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] r4d14n7:
If you're having issues Root Tools has an option to edit this by clicking a button. Download from market.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Outlaw71:
Awesome! I loved the way my Droid X looked with density set to 180 (larger screen), but I always had to change it back because it would cause my phone to random reboot from time to time. Here's hoping the extra processing power of the dual core G2x handles the density change with ease.

I'll make a video real quick showing those who can't seem to get it a visual of the process...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqs8j13Mk8k
[T-Mobile LG G2x] avetny:
thank you good video

:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DECIM8:
You have my thanks good sir.

Coming from Hyperdroid on my HD2 (which uses 160) I was needing this. I may try to go lower to see what happens later but I don't have time now. Right now it looks much better at 190 though.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] avetny:
I remember ! "Hyperdroid on my HD2" is my first favorite rom in SD card on HD2 ;)

thats why im here ;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crx4xharder:
I used hyperdroid as well but I sold my hd2 to buy the g2x. So ive actually been changing the screen density since day one of having my g2x. Personally, I prefer 210. It gives you quite a bit more real estate overall. However, I have noticed that certain apps, even when checking compatability mode in spare parts, still revert to the stock ratio. Leaving you with some funny looking apps lol.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] charlatan01:
Followed instructions on op, installed and configured adw and it looks brilliant! Makes touchdown email infinitely better, and pdf's aren't an issue, which was a concern for me.

Oh, running blood...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] camelflage:
This tweak is excellent. Makes the screen look really premium. Who needs 960x540 :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xShadoWxDrifTx:
I assume this uses more battery by using more processing power for this density?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] camelflage:
I did this tweak on Friday after work, and I have my phone tethered/plugged into AC outlet at work on the weekends so I did not really have a chance to test battery life. I will test tomorrow.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aintchu:
how can i do this without paid root explorer..someone posted an alternative but its making me think i have to study android-sdk again to impliment it..:mad:

help
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aquariumdrinker:
That's not obvious to me. Can you explain?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ScooterG:
Light on. Light off. Light on. Light off.

Get it? ;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] camelflage:
I do find myself continually turning the screen on to look at that gorgeous display...so I guess it does affect battery life...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LurkerRWO:
Seconded with a bump.

Edit: Now trying File Expert. In the settings, you can enable root access in order to modify system files. It is buggy as hell and keeps force closing on me but I'll let you know if I make any progress.

Edit2: After force closing a dozen times, I got to the file and still could not change permissions or edit the file.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
It does not use more power when changing the density. Think of this tweak more like changing your icon size for windows. You are not changing the resolution of the screen but the fount size of the icon.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LurkerRWO:
Every other program that promises to do what root explorer does is a big fat liar it seems :mad:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
Try using "blade buddy" app from the market. Open "blade buddy" and select advanced then scroll down to qemu.sf.LCD_density and select and put in 180 now be careful do not put in 190 in this app for some reason it does not like it at all. After that select menu and then save it will tell you that the changes will persist after reboot, so once again besure to use a correct value before you save. If are unsure of what value are safe use another free app called "LCD density for root". This app will show you what the default aproved increments are. Another thing the reason why you can not just use "lcd density for root" app as well as just selecting apply in "blade buddy" app is because they require the ability do a soft reboot of system which for some reason when these app try to it just rebooted the whole phone and all the changes are lost after a reboot. Before changing with this app please back up with cm that way if you do mess up on the values you can restore the system, because if you mess the vaules up you can cause a boot loop and have to factory reset.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
Because all the apps are set up to be able to aply settings by means of a soft reboot method and for some reason this phone doesn't do a soft reset, only rebootes most like to to lg's framework. Read my post I did right after yours.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LurkerRWO:
Thanks for the tip and insight scooter247 blade buddy fixed it!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
Thank you for replying to let others know it works.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aintchu:
why is the OP directing us to make changes to a different item than you are?

and what is the difference between the two? which should i change?

:confused:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
Well someone was asking if there was a method they could use without having to buy root explorer. This apps are modifying the same thing as what he is telling you to modify through root explorer. This app however where made to only temporarily modify the system and do a soft reset (close all apps including system apps) however for some reason the g2x is not able to perform a successful soft reset a the phone just reboots which clears what these apps have temporarily modified. Of the two apps "lcd density for root" and "blade buddy" only blade buddy allow an option to save the settings for a persistent change that will keep the settings though a full reboot.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aintchu:
blade buddy is a +1

thanks again scooter the blade buddy worked...just wondering about the different values and why they seem to affect the same thing?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] maxreckless:
its works great so much better this way...but few apps still dont work with it.

example: live texas hold'em by dragonplay... and few more third party apps...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
Ok so i just retried 190 in blade buddy and it did work i may have messed with another setting to cause the boot loop i had before. this app i believe works off the same thing i had to do with my HD2 with android. the rom was booted from a non modifiable protion on sd card before they had nandriod. There was anther buildprop file that was used in an update file system that updated after each boot.

Edit I used blade buddy instead of root explorer and rebooted and checked the build prop file and sure enough it still says 240. So this app use a update file that overrides this setting in buildprop when booting.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] graffixnyc:
What theme are you running?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aintchu:
screenshots of density changes

makes everything fit just right instead of feeling crowded

First 2 shots are from before the change..

notice my circle mod battery that i lost

....the rest are post change

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[T-Mobile LG G2x] jthein1989:
Wow, big difference, I ended up changing the number of rows on my homescreen in LauncherPro to 5, looks extremely good.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] question.com:
I love this mod, but I'm gonna have to revert to the ugly stock numbers. Wifi calling in cm7 keeps crashing cause of it. Damn shame.

Sent from my G2x running Cyanogen mod.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] scooter247:
I know what you mean I have 7 rows and no notification bar and love it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tokomoto:
Thank you so much for posting this! I absolutely love the resolution! Reminds me of my 17in monitors back in the day with 1600x1200 resolution! haha those were the days! Thank you again!

PS. Working Perfectly on EaglesBlood ROM!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aintchu:
changed a setting in adw and wow
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hoostie:
Followed the video and it worked perfectly. Everything looks a lot better with the smaller screen. Although 190 was a little small for me so I went up a Tad.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] flak0:
Change VM Heap Size also

we can also increase the VM heap size of the device to 54m. Increasing heap size will make the device run smoother and multi-task. example is I have a live wallpaper running in the background and also when I launch the launcher in Launcher pro I get 0 lag. To change you have to edit the build.prop and chance the vm.heapsize=40 line to =54. :)

This works on Froyo. GB already is set at 54.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aintchu:
Once again Blade Buddy To the rescue..

Choose advanced settings and scroll down to Dalvik.vm.heapsize

click it and change 40 value to 54

click menu save and yes(reboot)

and ur done

there are also

Dalvik.vm.heapstartsize

and

Dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit

dont know what they do, but i could guess..wont test any theories

lol
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jthein1989:
I probably would add more rows if it wasn't for my ocd yelling at me, telling me that everything must fit just right and I must see my not. bar, argh. For example, if my widgets are 4 rows wide so must be my icons??? I plan on picking up launcherpro plus next pay...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Useless_Alias:
I solved this :)

replace kineto.apk with the one from Froyo, verify version numbers in the help > about version should be MS-LGSTAR-KNT20-02_A0-14
[T-Mobile LG G2x] question.com:
Anyone have that apk? :) also, if I can't open the app, how can I tell what version it is? I can only see its 1.0 in the application permission page.

Sent from my G2x running Cyanogen mod.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Useless_Alias:
Grab it from your stock rom or grab from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1051812

Some post in there has an app.zip that has all the Froyo stock apks, enjoy!

To check current version open the app, bring up menu....go to help > about. It will list the version number...

To install touch it in Root Explorer, select install....you may have to delete the apk via Titanium Backup because in some attempts it said it installed successfully but did not actually replace it...when I did this I had to pull battery as I couldn't get past teh app's FC dialogue box, reboot install....change density and all is good.

You may have to puttz with it a little to get it to register also, toggling the app/wifi on/off a few times after
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LurkerRWO:
Love the change!! But my dock won't fill the screen (horizontally) I am using Matte curve theme through ADWlauncher. Any idea? I've been through all the settings. At this point I'm guessing I stumbled across it but did not realize it (brain fart!).

I've tried restarting the phone, restarting adwlauncher. Weird thing is a couple of times it has filled the whole screen but then reverts and chops the edges off, but centers it!!

Any ideas? Was thinking about making a Q&A topic but don't want to clutter...

Edit: more important info? I am using 6 columns and 6 rows... maybe this is the guilty party...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LurkerRWO:
Ignore the post behind the curtain!

Screens:http://i.imgur.com/mQECW.png What I want

How it is now: http://imgur.com/pw0NG

edit: I took the second picture after changing columns, problem persists. also tried scaling the dock icons, dock still doesnt go to the edge!!

Playing around, a friend of mine realized that the dock is manageable through some series of touching, holding or dragging. he's been able to change it twice now but we can't figure out the correct method.

This is seriously the stupidest problem I have had yet lol. Flashing clockwork? Easy! moving a ****ing dock? impossible!

SOLVED

It seems if you press and hold and drag in just the right spot you can move the dock around. It litterally has to be just right otherwise you end up manipulating an icon or if the dock icon is empty, it tells you to put an app in there first...

Sorry for cluttering up the thread.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] question.com:
all i did was delete the apk via root explorer, rebooted, and installed the apk from that link. everything seems to be working great. thanks again.

edit* app seems to be installed, but when i make a call, the speech bubble doesnt turn red to alert me im using wifi
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aquariumdrinker:
It's really not fair for you to expect ADW to be able to do anything about the weather.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
I'm using a setting of 210 and it looks good. 190 was just too small.

Sucks the WiFi calling FC's even on 210. I guess anything other then 240 is a problem?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kiddiosky:
I like how it makes the phone look.. but only thing is the Dialer.. it makes the button soo small lol...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ZeroHart:
This are my screens and I am loving it!!

So Thank you!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] piztol44pete:
i use LCDDensity its free in the Marketplace. i have not had any issue so far, is there a difference between using this app or your method?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pat123:
There is a way to fix the Dialer to fit the screen on lower LCD densities! It is done by modifying some XMLs inside the apk! There is a thread on Android Development section of the forum on this!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hiko36:
I find 220 to be the sweet spot. No issues with apps not resizing as far as I can tell.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dario3040:
It has a resolution of 480x800, same as the Nexus S.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] crisis187:
You know theres an app to make build. Prop editing easier called "prop editor" thats what i used to get mine to 190. Only problem is that running at 190 crashes wifi calling app thats the only problem i have had

G2x pwned, cm7 (trinity) killer combo
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
Any setting other then 240 crashes WiFi Calling app.

WiFi Calling will still work as long as you enabled it BEFORE changing the density. You just can't get into the app to make any further changes.

Anyone else run at any lower settings then 190?

160 causes the Taskbar icons to smudge. 180 has a screwed up Lockscreen. 190 fit well.

What about 120 or something? 240-190=50... so 190-50=140. Maybe 140 will work the same as 240 and 190 (50 apart)? I'm trying it now................................................................................................................................................................ waiting............ nope.

140=Smudged icons and broke lockscreen
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mstrk242:
Probably a dumb question, but have you tried turning off compatibility mode in spare parts and rebooting? (Most of the time old apps that don't play nice with different lcd densities this will fix it.) I'd test myself, but the first thing I do before installing any rom is remove kineto from the cwm.zip. (I can't stand that buggy program)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nory82688:
i just did this, and i actually really like it. everything looks so much sharper and more defined. only thing i dont like is the app menus icons are a little weird looking (almost a little blurry, tiny bit) but everything else looks good so far.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] avetny:
than enjoy my friend ;)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
I haven't played with Spare Parts. I was just setting my G2x up with a BT mouse/keyboard combo with HDMI out to my 24" monitor for a PC replacement project. Just looking to make the density more normal looking.

190 looks great on the phone but still a Tad big on a TV or monitor.

The icon smudge was at the top notification bar where everything would run together and be mixed in and useless. 140 and 160 both did this.

I was just wondering if anyone took the time to test out working values. I haven't tried anything below 140.

Values I've tested 140, 160, 180, 190, 200, 240. The higher ones play nicer then the lower ones.

LG G2x - CM7.1 RC1 2.3.4

www.CincyAdmins.com

www.MiiWiiChat.com
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jrathbun27:
Sucks, i tried to set to 190 and went into a bootloop... guess mine doesnt like that setting :rolleyes:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] evereste:
It's useful....nice one.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] blackerwater:
Doesn't anyone ever wonder why every device is set at 240 ? Well its for compatibility reasons with apps and Widgets. But if you like making your device tarded then have fun.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] art0605:
Just tried this. Works great! Except for one thing, the app drawer is very pixelated and low resolution. Would it be because I'm using the stock ROM?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
It works beautifully, my friends.

I have mine set as per the original instructions (like, 190). It looks NICE.

Issues:

Black Market slider is very edgy

But, everything looks wonderful. Finally, Android is now zoomed out. I can finally see things how they should be seen. Idk if it is just me but how it was looked really up close for comfort.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Greytest:
I set mine to 220 after I flash a rom.

G2x looks great at 220. Nice and tight and clean. IMO
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
Im finding that setting it at 190 makes the market think your on a tablet and wont let you download certain apps like facebook.

I have to revert back to 240 to get the download button to display. Noticed this on several apps.

LG G2x - 2.3.5 MIUI Love

Asus TF - Custom 3.2
[T-Mobile LG G2x] palosjr:
noticed this also. When the resolution is set to anything other than 240, the free apps, paid apps, most popular and the other sections where you should be able to scroll down load more apps, just does not work. I tried a few settings, 190, 200, 210, 220 and 230. The only one that would bring back the loading/scrolling of more apps is 240.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
Sweet. At least it wasn't just me. I never noticed the scroll issue... I just thought the new layout didn't load more. I always thought, why would it say there are 24529 matches to something I'm searching for if it only shows 20.

Sucks. MIUI at 240 looks nice but I like 190 for CM7.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mslamph:
Looks great!

Thanks for this - so much desktop real estate on my phone now. =]
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
Since you revived a dead thread, I'll give you this warning.

Changing your density will almost definitely limit which apps the Market will allow you to install or update.

I loved having a density of 190 until I figured out that was the cause of my Market problems.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] the minister:
i use blade buddy

works best and is free
[T-Mobile LG G2x] laigdotcom:
Very good.like it very much.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] aquariumdrinker:
Just FYI (and a little off-topic, I know), Replacing DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf with Roboto-Condensed.ttf and Roboto-CondensedBold.ttf, respectively, opens up a lot of screen space without adjusting the density.

In case it's not obvious, you need to:

1. Find the roboto font family .ttf files (Google is your friend)

2. Rename Roboto-Condensed.ttf --> DroidSans.ttf

3. Rename Roboto-CondensedBold.ttf --> DroidSans-Bold.ttf

4. Move the renamed files into system/fonts/

5. Change permissions on the two new files to match the other fonts in system/fonts/ (rw-r--r--)

6. Reboot

In my experience, kanji start appearing in lieu of EN-US characters in dialogs around step #5 and this continues until reboot. So you'll want to know how to complete steps #5 and #6 without relying on being able to read button and menu choices.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kolyan:
you need a hacked version of market app to make it work with other density. can download this, extract vending.apk, and fix permissions. (dont flash this zip) credits go to who ever hacked it. also this is new 3.4.4 market and you do need to clear app cache after you install and reboot.

edit: if it stops working just clear app cache again. if you need to purchase app, do it from pc
[T-Mobile LG G2x] solidsnake:
Will it wok on Miui ?

I changed it to 190 in miui and now I can't unlock my phone!!

the lockscreen shows the wallpaper and no slider to unlock i tried sliding my fingers all around the screen but nothing... I guess a reflash then?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jetbruceli:
Wow thanks bud looks so cool now!

Nvidia always!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] buru898:
I don't think you can go too low with MIUI. I always use 200 for MIUI. It's flawless.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] solidsnake:
Thanks, works now. but I do have some screen burned like stripes now on the screen.