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[Asus Transformer TF700] GernBlanston:
Okay, so tried this with Apex instead of Nova and just a pic for a wallpaper, still throws same error about not finding a file or the .bak version of the file. Is there an alternative method to using the app from the Play store?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
I used LCD density modded free. Is that what you're using?

le rustle face
[Asus Transformer TF700] GernBlanston:
I used LCD Density Modder Pro version

Edit-okay, so the standard version works...according to release notes it contains a few bug fixes that describe the error I was seeing.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David522d:
I like this. Gives it a better felling. But what is the defualt screen size?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Kezzainc:
We dont always need to use the app guys. All it does is adds/edits a new line into the build.prop file --> ro.sf.lcd_density=240 or in this case ro.sf.lcd_density=160

What we mainly need the paid version of LCD Density Modder is when Google Play detects our machines as not running a non standard. LCD Density Modder Pro has upto date pre modded apk of Google Play that's had a simple HEX edit to force a standard like 240. The 4 Standards I know are 120, 160, 240 and 320. (HTC One X default is 320 which is huge) Remember if you pick 160dpi you shouldn't really have any problems with Google Play. You will need to clear the cache of Play after every change also.

Because Asus dont put their own GUI ontop of Android I recommend people try a few different settings over a few days. I started with 180dpi on this tablet before settling it at 160. Some may only like 200 but its still worth it the mod.

To try and help as much as I can remember some talk about not getting the OTA updates with modded build.prop even if you just changed this one line.
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
FYI - I've read that if you un-install and re-install the Play store after resetting the DPI, that you will be able to see all apps in play store, even with the modded DPI value. Not sure if it really works or not, but may be worth giving it a shot...
[Asus Transformer TF700] David522d:
Can someone explain how to get back to the default dpi? I tried unistalling but it didn't fix the setting.. I just want to make sure i get the jb ota
[Asus Transformer TF700] Poser:
:good:It really does make the display look INFINITELY better.
[Asus Transformer TF700] David522d:
Anyone? =)
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Have you looked at the /system/build.prop file to see if there is still a line that references the DPI setting? You may need to manually remove it if it's still in there...
[Asus Transformer TF700] wolfman87:
Do we absolutely have to change the launcher?
[Asus Transformer TF700] zenaxe:
I would imagine tweaking this messes with a lot of apps. Just the native change to HD resolution has screwed up a bunch of older games on my device (relative to the TF201).
[Asus Transformer TF700] David522d:
Little bit of a noob, can you explain alittle clearer on what to do thanks!
[Asus Transformer TF700] paddycr:
Yes, in my case I had to. I got FC's with the stock launcher.

I am running my tablet at 200 dpi without any compatibility issues with apps or the Play Store (I have not checked every app yet tho :)). I have not changed anything other than the dpi using LCD Density Modder. I am surprised that the Play Store is working given that multiple people have said on this thread that it only works at 120, 160, 240 and 320 dpi. The Nexus 7 stock launcher runs at 213 dpi and I am currently running my N7 at 190 without any problems. I would love a bit of clarification here.

The default dpi is 240. This value is located in /system/build.prop and is specified by the following value "ro.sf.lcd_density=240". Change the 240 value to whatever you want the screen density to be using a text editor, a build.prop editor, LCD Density Modder etc. etc. I wouldn't suggest removing complete lines for build.prop. That's asking for trouble...
[Asus Transformer TF700] David522d:
Thanks! Can I just use the app to bring it back to default? I just don't want to run into any trouble when JB drops.

I had my build prop custom-ed with my TF201 and every OTA I had to restore to default or it wouldn't download.
[Asus Transformer TF700] _Manipulate:
Is there a way to do this without rooting?
[Asus Transformer TF700] paddycr:
All of these methods involve editing build.prop so I think the answer will be no. Why aren't you rooted already anyway?! It is completely reversible if you ever want to get rid of it and doesn't invalidate your warranty unlike unlocking your bootloader...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
Mfw setting dpi at 320

le rustle face
[Asus Transformer TF700] _Manipulate:
Timid I suppose. Guess I should....
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
You're not alone, I have not yet rooted my tablet ;), why ? Explorations are in english with high level vocabulary and english is not my first langage and so i will have to take more time than most of you to understand and do the right actions as i don't, want to take à risk with my tablet.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kabauterman:
great to see this working here!

I choosed 200 dpi and its perfect!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
After you put à lower dpi, do you see any side effect on the performance ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] VoicesX:
200 dpi here, work perfect!.
[Asus Transformer TF700] wolfman87:
If anyone wants more information as to what is going on and how this works, I found this explanation helpful:

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum/android-tablet-usage-tips-tricks/9444-lcd-density-explained.html

Here are more build.prop tweaks (at your own risk):http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1588439
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
The performance is actually better lel.

le rustle face
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3rdamention:
I just want to weight in that this Application, LCD Density Modder, messed up my Infinity big time. It was a perfect tablet until I downloaded and tried to use this application.

Here is what I posted in another thread.

Thanks so much for the guide. I was using the LCD Density App and that thing jacked my Infinity up big time. I will never use that application again. It wanted SuperUser clearance to save the Pixel Density, then when I checked Save & Reboot, my Infinity never turned on again. It just got stuck at the ASUS screen and wouldn't turn off. If I tried to power down, it just turned back on and stuck at the first Asus Screen.

I used the following directions and was able to get back to stock firmware.

Thank god.

*** Factory Restore after a softbrick ***

When You Need This?

* if you get stuck on Asus boot screen (the one with the spinning wheel)

Note: You need to have a working recovery (stock or custom) in order to use this method.

========= Recover with stock recovery =========

1) Download the latest firmware from Asus site (based os your SKU,eg. ww 9.4.5.26)

2) Extract the .zip file somewere on your desktop (the result will be another .zip file,use it for step 3)

3) Rename the extracted archive to "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" (without the " ") and upload it to a MicroSD card

4) Insert the MicroSD card in your tablet and use this button combination to Power ON and go to recovery --> Start the tablet by pressing Volume Down and POWER togheter for 5 seconds ,a message will inform you that you have 5 seconds to enter the recovery,press Volume UP before the 5 seconds expire.

At this point the device will go in recovery and should start updating your firmware .

So yeah, thanks for this guide and beware of the Pixel Density Application. I know someone from here created it, but It could not have been more clear that it messed my tablet up since I had never had a problem until I gave it SuperUser Clearance then it never turned on again. I know some of you are having great success, and that is awesome, but this application did not dance well with my Asus Infinitiy.
[Asus Transformer TF700] spinaldex:
Thanks for this! This was incredibly helpful. I have been running it overnight at160 and I'm loving it. I have to agree that it takes some time to get use to. Right off the bat I was happier with 200, but 160 gives it an incredibly sharp appearance and the screen real estate is insane!

So far, I also haven't had any issues with the google play store. Everything I search for is coming up ...
[Asus Transformer TF700] feanorcable:
Same here, I use LCD density and screw up my infinity. Late to read your post.... I change mine tf700 in the store I bought.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kabauterman:
Guys,

have anyone seen the dpi settings in the build.prop?

I was looking for it but I can't find. If it isn't no more saved in build.prop, where is it?

And guys, do you also have troubles with Wallpapers in Portait mode?
[Asus Transformer TF700] jokapo:
N00B Question but how to do this??
[Asus Transformer TF700] htcvidi:
If the line is not present in your build.prop, add it at the end of the file.

The value is 'ro.sf.lcd_density=160'.
[Asus Transformer TF700] kabauterman:
another kind of "hey lets read the title and not the hole topic"

man, there is more then enoght times written that you need LCD Density Modder from Play Store and thats all.

---------- Post added at 09:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:57 AM ----------

ah ok, I found it.

I can't understand why LCD Density Modder should f*ck up the tablet, it doesn't does anything else than adding this line in the build.prop.

And all it needs SU rights for it to change the build.prop

but yeah I'm sure it was the LCD Density modder and not something else you guys did you your tablet ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] okantomi:
Were you using the stock launcher or a third party launcher? I think someone said that if you do this with the stock launcher, your build prop gets screwed up. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
[Asus Transformer TF700] vegandroid:
this is why im going to try and port paranoid android when jellybean is released.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
Thank you based dev.

le rustle face
[Asus Transformer TF700] vegandroid:
no idea what that means. just understood the thank you. no idea what a based dev is.
[Asus Transformer TF700] FrontRowJoe:
Changed the setting via direct build.prop edit, and it was so easy. If you can edit a text file, you can do this. I definitely feel that is the safest way to go vs. installing some buggy app that does god-knows-what to your tablet.

Trying 160, seems a bit small. Might try 180 or 200 instead.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
;)

Don't worry about it.

le rustle face
[Asus Transformer TF700] vegandroid:
why bother responding to what i say if what you say is a secret? you make NO sense...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Keion:
http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/based-god

Secret it is not. Google search it is.
[Asus Transformer TF700] g33g1s4noob:
ok, changed to 160 w/o problem.

it was a bit small so i tried 200dpi.

now it seems i'm f'ed'up!

cannot load/start appdrawer eg. start root explorer or similar!

i can get into settings, though.

if somebody knows a way to change build.prob without factory reset, please let me know!

sent mobile
[Asus Transformer TF700] jtrosky:
Are you using stock launcher? If so, maybe try Nova or Apex to see if they work (I've read reports that DPI changes are not good with stock launcher)...
[Asus Transformer TF700] Jotokun:
Factory reset wont help you, as the build.prop is in /system. If anything, it would make it worse since the setup app is known to crash on other DPIs. Your best bet is to change it using adb.

I second installing another launcher, I've seen the stock launcher on other devices behave oddly as well. I've never seen one outright crash, but it doesn't surprise me that it does.
[Asus Transformer TF700] g33g1s4noob:
ok, but how to install 'anything'?

i would be very happy if i could launch any apps at all, especially any file explorer - even the stock!

since i came home i managed to pull build.prob with adb; but how to push it back? i haven't unlocked the bootloader: so i have no mount option in recovery-mode!

and i can't root with adb.

any help is 'much' appreciated!
[Asus Transformer TF700] BxMxK:
Have you tried using setprop to change dpi setting back? Havent played with that particular setting so I don't know if it is picked up instantly or not. Interesting problem.
[Asus Transformer TF700] g33g1s4noob:
thanks for making me smile.

if i just could get root with adb...

it seems that setprop is accepted, but it doesn't change the dpi on the fly...

here is what i've done so far in cmd:

adb shell

$ su

$ mount -ro remount,rw /system

$ mv /system/build.prop.bak /system/build.prop

$ setprop dpi 240

but since the push/rename command doesn't work i'm not sure if i'm really mounted correctly?

do i have to restart the shell after setprop? sorry coming from dos =)

have 2go to party check in later! thx
[Asus Transformer TF700] BxMxK:
It would seem that you didn't get root after running su. Should have seen a # prompt instead of $.

That's probably why push/rename isn't working for you.
[Asus Transformer TF700] g33g1s4noob:
my bet, i have a '#', after su! -

that's a good sign, right?

...just tried stop shell & start shell - nothing happens. please tell me there is a way...
[Asus Transformer TF700] BxMxK:
I'm no linux/android expert by any means, but if you have root and a good backup of build.prop then after you mount rw you should be able to chanbe its permissions then move and rename it.

cd system

chmod 644 build.prop

mv build.prop build.prop.broken

mv build.prop.bak build.prop

mount -o ro,remount /system

exit

reboot
[Asus Transformer TF700] g33g1s4noob:
Thanks BxMxk! You made my day!

i just tried to find out my root partition with 'cat /proc/mounts| grep /system' - but that's obsolete now!

thanks, man!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Smrkulja:
Can someone with 160dpi or 200dpi send me screenshot with Kingston Office and some dummy text.

Thnx!!!

dummy text:

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aenean leo nisl, ultrices ac sollicitudin nec, auctor in dui. Phasellus ultricies ligula eget odio eleifend suscipit. Aenean ut ligula risus. Quisque dui libero, commodo sed tempus adipiscing, eleifend mattis libero. Quisque non scelerisque nibh. In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Ut lorem risus, fermentum non ullamcorper a, pharetra non est. Etiam et ante elementum massa ultrices pulvinar. Integer convallis metus sit amet magna posuere venenatis.
[Asus Transformer TF700] d14b0ll0s:
Any reason why you can't do it yourself?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Smrkulja:
i don't have rooted Infinity.
[Asus Transformer TF700] d14b0ll0s:
And what's your rationale behind that? :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] rdejager:
This morning I reverted back to stock and rooted and all that stuff again. Noticed my TF700 ran some weird version to start with and set the DPI to 160. And well I am gonna leave this to stock for me. 160 is a new world or something. Its awesome :D
[Asus Transformer TF700] Smrkulja:
Mom will not let me :crying:

:D :D :D :D

LoL
[Asus Transformer TF700] lowki:
Ok, i tried the 160 dpi and this is a no go for me. In fact, im thinking about a larger dpi, but im not sure what our tablet will support. I did a backup bf making any changes, but i don`t want to crash it by using the guess and check method. Any suggestions for larger dpi size?
[Asus Transformer TF700] jpearn:
Try setting the DPI to 200 and then use a patched Google Play Store APK to 240 DPI http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1836913 this is how I have mine setup !
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
I havda question : if you lower the dpi then i understand that you get texts displayed smaller which is a good thing for my own taste but doesn't it lower also the quality of the font ? In that case is there anh possibility that we replaced the android standard font by another that would better display with a lower dpi level ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Svashtar:
So, I have tried this and for the "desktop" it really is awesome little trick. Also, for some apps, like Gmail, Email etc...

Google Play, Kindle reader and others do not scale correctly however. Is it possible to trick them or something?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
Hello

I'm now at 200 dpi and my app stofe is nearly empty. So i wanted to install the mod version from the link in the quote upper but when i click on the downloaded file to install it, it's not working and i get a msg saying that there is already an app with that name but different signature.

1st question : which version of the mod app store do i haveto install ?

2nd question : how i install it and get over the error msg ?

3rd question : with titanium i don't see that i can save the official version (and be able to restore later if needed)

Thanks for your help
[Asus Transformer TF700] ScottHW:
Thanks for the tip, but it's not for me

I tried this tip. I know a lot of people like this, I used to think it was great on my old HTC Desire.

On my TF700T, I'm using ADWLauncher EX. I used System Tuner Pro >Tweaks > Build to add the line to build.prop.

Maybe it's my (30-year) old eyes, but 160 just made everything way too small. I switched it back to 240. No hassles, it just wasn't for me.

One interesting thing; at 160 I realized that ADWLauncher EX is supposed to have an additional bar across the top of the screen (top left is an App Drawer, top right is ICS Settings, ADW Settings, and... forgot the other one already.) This apparently isn't visible at 240.

Honestly, I'm even considering going to 320.

I am just waiting for JB so I can get a smoother experience. Tegra 4 is good, and I have ADW all the way down with just a single screen, and ZERO active widgets, only icons. I Disabled a bunch of bloat, have ZERO apps or accounts syncing in the background. Even usually have WiFi turned off. Think I implemented the Force 60 FPS tweak from the tweaks thread I still see dropped frames. (BTW, if anybody knows a way to get an FPS monitor, to actually quantify dropped frames, or display lag? Let me know, PM is fine.)

</thread jack, sorry>
[Asus Transformer TF700] d14b0ll0s:
Tegra 4? You must have the leaked version of the Infinity ;)
[Asus Transformer TF700] spinaldex:
I find it strange that people with stock build Infinity's are having such a wide variety of different results when applying the DPI settings. I read the instructions, made the change initially using the application listed (later uninstalled it and just made it directly to the build.prop file set to 160 DPI. Either way, I have never had a single issues in Google Play searching for ANY application, and I'm a really heavy app store user so its not like I wouldn't have noticed, but my results are still in the thousands when I search through categories and use search terms!

I'm 30 as well, and 160 definitely is at the extreme of what I can handle, but I'm totally addicted to the small text and icon size .. it makes the tablet really feel much more like my desktop. At some point, I'm going to try 200, but based on this thread it seems that a large majority of people having app store issues set their tablets to 200, so maybe that is where the crux of the issue is?
[Asus Transformer TF700] jpearn:
Patching the app store is the easiest way to resolve issues mentioned in this thread. 200 DPI is good middle ground and worth the extra effort!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
That's what i want to do but i have error msg when installing the patched play store app (issue is described in my previous msg) and i don't know how to deal with it
[Asus Transformer TF700] jpearn:
Did you follow the instructions :

Installation note: Rename file to "Vending.apk" and copy to /system/app/Vending.apk. Make sure to uninstall any updates of previous versions first. Root Required. If you are running ICS 4.0.4, "Vending.apk" might be substituted for "Phonesky.apk".

Titanium backup should be able to create a backup!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Droid_X_Fan:
I find the 160 setting to be too small. I think I'll stick with the default.
[Asus Transformer TF700] FrontRowJoe:
I had mine set to 160, had no problems with Google Play but the text was too small. Tried 200, and suddenly Google Play stopped finding apps that I knew were compatible with the Infinity. Set it back to default and everything is back to normal. The benefit just didn't outweigh the hassle for me.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
No i didn't but i didn't see those instructions. I probably read that thread too fast. Il'l try again later (now it's 3:30am and need to sleep). Thanks
[Asus Transformer TF700] ImYoungxD:
Anyone have a problem after installing an app from the playstore causing the launcher to crash? Nothing serious but it's annoying.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Ghorin:
I must be dumb : i didn't success to copy the apk file into /system/app. It's mounted in write mode (done with Terminal Emulator under su with command mount -o rw,remount /system). Then i tried to copy the Vendor.apk file from /sdcard/download to /system/app/ but it's not working (tested with 2 file explorers and command mv) and it seems that rw access to /system is not done correctly. Any idea ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Kezzainc:
I think this is to do with too many icons on the default homescreen, on the standard launcher. I've just lived with it but only get it once I've installed a few apps. :good:
[Asus Transformer TF700] naamloos:
Does anyone else have issues with changing the DPI after the JB update? I have added "ro.sf.lcd_density=200" (without the " ofcourse) to the bottom of the build.prop and rebooted my tablet but nothing has changed?
[Asus Transformer TF700] urrlyx:
there are a few threads that discuss this. also, you shouldn't have added another lcd density line to the build.prop as there is already one in there.
[Asus Transformer TF700] naamloos:
nvm
[Galaxy S III General] poczynek:
...or will there be a new leak today?
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Wait another 2days.
[Galaxy S III General] hansonator:
Even software developers should get the weekend off, don't you think. ;)
[Galaxy S III General] lude219:
finger in the dyke?

I don't know, OP. And quite frankly, I don't want to know.
[Galaxy S III General] poczynek:
Of course! But it's late Monday afternoon in my part of the world!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] linuxholgi:
Is it only me or others also hating this stupid YouTube stack widget? The old one was way better, but might also look not really good on the high resolution screen of the Nexus.

Does anyone know any alternatives? Maybe from another Samsung phone? Checked the market, but nothing...

Holger
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] vbz89:
Hi guys.. I was loving my phone until yesterday... I was on ics and the phone was super smooth..

Then my stupid cousin poured water oñ me..

Since then the touch has become very unresponsive.. I have to press many times just to type a small word..

Also, the phone randomly shows charging when it isn't çonnected to the charger!!!! Please help guys..

Sent from my Galaxy R
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] mj.vikram:
I think it is H/W issues better to take it Samsung Service Center.....
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] abhijitv92:
This is an hardware issue has happened with me. Your usb port must have gone faulty. When my usb port had water in it had to be changed and they charged me 2000rs for it they will have to change the entire usb component of otherwise the touch of your phone won't respond to correctly!!!
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] vbz89:
OK...but here's the funny bit... when I blow into the charging port (made sure I was only blowing dry air) the touch becomes as responsive as it was initially.. then returns back to its sad state in a couple of mins..

Screen shot attached shows it working fine after blowing..

I don't have a spare phone so giving it to ssc will be my last option..

Sent from my Galaxy R
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] xlm13x:
Use hairdryer and blow hot air in usb port. It should solve ur issue.

Don't blow for long time it may make ur port very hot and can damage ur hw.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] xlm13x:
He said blowing DRY AIR, he didn't memtioned it was hot air which can vaporize wetness.