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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
WELCOME TO PARANOIDANDROID

Noob's Guide to PA Settings

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Integrated somewhere deep within the ParanoidAndroid source, is a Hybrid Engine. The Engine that makes PA stand out of the crowd. The feature of Per-App-Density & Per-App-Layout. (PAD & PAL)

Now, it has expanded beyond, & offers independent customization of even more visual elements, such as Lockscreen, Widgets, StatusBar/NavBar etc.

The Hybrid Engine, is the source that powers it all. But to implement it we need something much more simpler, something that allows High-Level Control.

This is where ParanoidPreferences app comes in. (Abbv: PAPref)

This handy app interacts with the Configuration files, & allows to control any & all elements easily.

This guide for those who might need it. The App in itself is pretty self-explanatory, but to make it easier to understand, I've made a visual guide, explaining each & every part of the app in detail.

Feel free to ask any questions that you might have :)

--------------------Jargons--------------------​

You might come across some terms that are commonly used across the app, & all over the threads & blogs.

I'll try to explain them briefly.

DPI: Dots Per Inch. As the name defines, DPI is the number of dots per inch of a screen.

In PA, we can modify DPI of any & every app or service independently (PAD).

Lower DPI value, would cause a general shrinkage, & higher DPI value, would cause the app to get bigger.

In general, we have a few standard DPI values:

xHDPI:

320 DPI

| HDPI:

240 DPI

| MDPI:

160 DPI

| LDPI:

120 DPI

DP: DP, or DIP, is Device Independent Pixel.

On an Android device of 160 DPI screen,

1dp = 1px (pixel)

Hence, for a 320 DPI screen,

1dp= 1/2 px

& so on.

DP (or px) can be used to customize the layout of the app used. PAL is where we make changes in px of any app or service, & change its layout to Phone/Phablet/Tablet or any custom layout (wherever applicable).

We use some standard px values as:

360px

: Phone Mode |

600px

: Phablet Mode |

720px

: Tablet Mode

NOTE:

The examples used below & in all subsequent posts is of a screen with standard 320 DPI (xHDPI). Some values might differ for other standard DPI screens, but the theory remains same.

To access the ParanoidAndroid Settings, Navigate to Settings -> ParanoidSettings

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
This is the main Interface of PAPref.

Lets explore the sub-menus in detail:​

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
For educational purpose, I'm selecting a random app, say 'GMail', to explain the available customization option to the users:​

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
Example results of GMail modification:​

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
The result of modifying Lockscreen Size:​

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PS: And no. Changing DPI does NOT change the time on the lockscreen. O.o
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
The 3 standard Workspace UIs:​

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gokussjx:
CREDITS:

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Androguide.fr:
First :)

Nice guide as always goku :good:

I will link it in my builds' thread, and I think every maintainer should do so
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alkspo:
great guide :)

i was wondering if its possible to have a paranoid gb? my device already has ics and jb, but not gingerbread, which is the most stable, so im not sure if its possible
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rashidshahzad:
i changed Paranoid settings for some apps Layout to 360Px and Phone Mod successfully but after rebooting device except Home Screen every other app and settings menu screen dimensions out from top and bottom :s after which i changed those settings again but unable to change DPI from 0 to anyother value then reboot but no effect :P so kindly guide me how to resolve this issue.

HTC DESIRE
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] molesarecoming:
always compile paranoidandroid with . rom-build.sh devicename, or tell your dev to do that. make/lunch/brunch will not result in a functional rom. when youre done, try not to change your build.prop, the script does all that for you.

another thing is, hybrid engine needs a healthy system DPI. if you go and change ro.blabla.density it will simply shut down and refuse to work. this ones actually strange because i have seen many people so hung up on build.prop dpi they just cant stop themselves - hybrid engine can do all that regular tablet mode could in the past, even dropping all your apps into tabUI at once if you so desire - it does that without harming your system though (read, not changing the system dpi).

if its stillnot working then it can be fingerprint and signing issues. in that case only a fullwipe helps. when the rom is built clean from the beginning though all will work right out of the box, issues like that are born from wrong compiling.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ashkala:
Default size Default UI

Hi,

I am new to Paranoid Android but that hasn't stopped me from recognizing the innumerable possibilities it offers. I have a galaxy nexus International version and I was experimenting with almost everything, As you said, the Hybrid Engine needs a healthy UI rather than just any random number. Hence my launcher went into a crashloop upon changing orientation.

Another thing I would like to know is the basic difference between the System App Default Size and Default UI.

Also what are the safe values for the Galaxy Nexus.

What if I want to reset everything back to normal? I tried doing that through the given option but certain values remain overridden. Will I have to perform a full wipe?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rashidshahzad:
Thanks for your reply but all above is very technical information :P can u please guide me that except full wipe how can i restore to noram phone mod and laso please check attached screenshot for better understanding of the current status of the issue.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ham duden:
YouTube app can't go any higher than 600px without crash

Hi

Thanks for the guide.

However, something disturbes me a bit when I use my Nexus 7 tablet. I have seen all those cool reviews with the YouTube app in tablet mode 800px-1200px, but mine can firstly only go to 800px - and when I choose it or 720px, it crashes!

600px is the only one I can choose - the phone app, which kinda sucks.

Can someone help me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OrrPenn18:
Nice guide Bidyut! :D Will help many first timer PA users!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MrRedPants:
Being a first time PA user - this did help me a lot and I am quickly realizing just how powerful this hybrid engine is.

I appreciate the examples of how changing UI settings per app can change the layout (gmail, youtube).

Is there an ongoing list of apps that are affected by particular layout settings AND what the "recommended" or common UI settings per app are?

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] denmod:
Try this

Hey! i had the same issue and I know how frustrating it was. Here's what to do. Go to Settings;Paranoid settings;INTERFACE...and on the right hand side you'll see:- Workspace UI, System Apps UI, User Apps default UI,...all of them being "Phone Mode". You have to change the last one, "User Apps Default UI" to TABLET MODE and reboot. Voila! Youtube in 3d!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sathelate:
having the exact same issue on 2.54 ! :S

Was ok on 5.52 !? why ?!

if anybody can tell !

Thx ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dc82:
Hello, I love this ROM but I am trying to fine tune a little. I have everything in tablet mode, which works very well for me and I have my System apps default size DPI set to 196. This makes the icons a good size and fits them nicely on the screen but, I am not able to take advantage of all of the usable space on the screen. There is area at the top and bottom that I am unable to use, how can I maximize the space of the entire screen in tablet mode?

I've attached a pic to show the range of where I am allowed to place apps. There is a whole unused space at the top and bottom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Duarte777:
Great, great guide...

A must read to all who uses this rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rockerblood:
how to set up 4 icon on dock?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] illinoissparks18:
Great Guide!

This helped so much, but i need a little help. I want to make my phone similar to the Galaxy Note. I have a nexus and with PA, this rom gives me the option to make it similar. I was wondering if anyone could help with settings to make it as close as possible?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pixelsquish:
great guide!

how do you get the row of settings for wifi/gps/etc when you tap bottom right of notification/status bar?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xsensei:
goto setting >system> notification toggles > enable toggles. (tick)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] czonin:
Edit: Nvm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] esma3el:
*wrote in the wrong thread & can't delete , sorry*
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CC268:
I am trying to figure out how change the colors of the pie?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] DeKEmpKenneth:
paranoid settings

hey guys

first of all i love the rom. but when i hit the paranoid settings button i dont get the screens you guys show.

im on cm9 build.

thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rockstar600:
This is CM10 mate. The screenshots are of the latest Paranoid Android ROM. ICS version looks different :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] User_99:
AW: [GUIDE][PARANOIDANDROID] A Complete Compendium on ParanoidPreferences [PA-Setting

Tut only for PA2± and not for latest PA3±
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gleggie:
Edit: Problem fixed
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] b3ndik:
I can't find the Paranoid Android Settings even though I have purchased it from Google Play. Any help?

Thanks

edit: running 3.10 - 11MAR2013
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zerro80:
hello guys

when i hit the paranoid settings button i dont get the screens you guys show.

now i have the first picture and i want the second picture.

thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] User_99:
AW: [GUIDE][PARANOIDANDROID] A Complete Compendium on ParanoidPreferences [PA-Setting

It's from a different Rom...

Currently there is a CM based PA and an ASOPA Rom available. The first pic is from CM based PA Rom...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alicarbovader:
Check it in the Hybrid thingy section. In your first photo, you're on the Stock Layout. Change it in the Hybrid menu... Or maybe I'm wrong......
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] spankymo:
go to Hybrid Settings > Apps > select the Settings app

change it's layout to 720p
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Darkkef:
have phablet mode on and deactivated navigtion bar, but i wanna keep my notification bar so i set dpi to 255dpi but theres two problems about that

1. larger than that and and when i pull down to check notification bar the horizontal size surrpass the screen size and i cant hit the discard all notiifications button, same when i pull down quick settings .. too big

2. with 255dpi the size of the icons and numbers of the status bar (clock signal strenght etc) is too small and uncomfortable to read

so is there a way to change the dpi to increse size of status bar icons without enlarging ntification bar size

ty in advance and srry for my english not native language
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] spankymo:
I also ran into that and I think the only solution is to either make the dpi smaller so as to make the notification shade fit the width of the screen or stay away from phablet mode.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] phillip_viado:
How do I make the YouTube app into tablet mode?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] andrewwright:
Nice thread
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bbernardini:
Is there any possible way to force change app layout settings when only one is available? I'm talking specifically about EA's Theme Park. I'd like to fit more on my phone's screen, but 360 is the only layout offered, and changing the DPI doesn't make any difference.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wanb1i:
Need a new guide

Thanks for the guide, but this doesn't look anything like the menus in my Tf700t, so I can't figure out how to adjust any settings.

Please help!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] User_99:
Why quouting the whole post?

Screenshot are outdated andere functions were updated in the latest PA roms.

Why not asking in your ROM discussion thread?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SpaceCaker:
hi guys i compiled PA and also tried PAC

but on both i have same issue

PA Preferences doesnt work

i change any option but sizes of rom doesnt change

how can i fix this ?

i need to add special permission or ??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] viperz:
Did you at least checked root access ? :rolleyes:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SpaceCaker:
yes

i found why it didnt worked. it was because of a update script fail

but currently when i use pa colors i press save and then swipe right and back to color tab and its resetted

also i cant change dpi in apps it stays at 0
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SpaceCaker:
look this is what i see
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vishal24387:
Wrong post...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sevenup30:
Hi guys,

I just built pa 3.99 rc2 for Gtab 2 10.1" (p5110)

Everything's working fine except ParanoidPreference.

I do have the paid version, and i have two bug with this.

1st: I can't validate the custom color i selected, i have the color selector but not the save button, so i can't validate.

(see 1st img)

2nd: The lunch tab is all black

(see 2nd img)

Any ideas? thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] non1oson:
hello! on the note 1 i used a fully HD 1900x1080 wallpaper. I cropped it on the phone to fit nicely. doing this kept the quality/resolution of the wallpaper.

on the note2 and galaxy s3 it reduces the quality. it kind of zooms in. does anyone know what im doing wrong?

I assumed taking a larger wallpaper and making it smaller would keep the quality high.

any ideas?

thanks
[Epic 4G General] Frostacious:
Jump ship guys and join the revolution!!!!!!
[Epic 4G General] Xiutehcuhtli:
nah...
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Nah.. dual-core S4 inside with adreno 220 with pentiled samoled...definitely waiting for the note 2 with quadcore exynos 4416 with mali400 graphics...not to mention non-pentile HD samoled screen...
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
I'm going to jump to the nearest miui supported phone ;)
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Isn't there an official MiUI phone out? :o
[Epic 4G General] socokal:
Buying technology is the only thing that handsomely rewards procrastination.
[Epic 4G General] Frostacious:
Are those confirmed specs with lte functionality? Or you trolling!
[Epic 4G General] GuestK00145:
Those specs are confirmed for both International & US versions of the Gnote2.
[Epic 4G General] Frostacious:
Sweet but I fit this phone comfortably in my pocket and I can't image the note2!! Yikes going to be like Arnold IT'S NOT A TUMOR
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
There is a thread for other devices

Thanks for your cooperation

Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
[General Questions and Answers] z2aaman:
Hi Guys!

I am a new member of XDA forum and this is my first request. I am currently in India and needed a free application "Quicken Money Management's APK file" from Intuit. Unfortunately this application is available only in the US Play store and not allowing me to download on my Sony xPeria S.

** Please note that my phone is not rooted as I have tried all methods but unable to root. So, I think advice to root or change the country code for play store will not work. I am providing you an attachment with the screenshot of error from Indian play store.

I would really appreciate if someone will provide the APK file of this tiny application to my email id: z2aaman@gmail.com. I needed this applications very badly. Any help or suggestion will be greatly appreciated :good:

Thanks in advance.:fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] thefsfempire:
Hi! Welcome to XDA. I'd like to help you with that file but I'm not sure if we're allowed to upload APKs from the market (since it's free maybe it's not such a big deal but rather play it safe!).

Have you tried downloading the file from the Amazon Appstore? They have that application available for download. Please see the link below!

http://www.amazon.com/Quicken-Total...4710&sr=1-1&keywords=quicken+money+management
[General Questions and Answers] z2aaman:
Thank you... But Amazon gives me same error

Thank you for your reply. I forgot to mention that I have tried the Amazon.com website. It was the first thought in my mind to download it from Amazon.com store. When I tried to download, I got following message:

"We could not process your order because of geographical restrictions on the product which you were attempting to purchase. Please refer to the terms of use for this product to determine the geographical restrictions."

So, I think it same as Google play store. After searching on Google play store, I found one application "APK SHARE", which you can download and share the installed applications from your phone. It search for all installed applications on your phone and give you option to share. I would really appreciate if you kindly spare some time to download it on your phone and then send me to my email id : z2aaman@gmail.com.

Again, thank you so much for your valuable time.
[General Questions and Answers] z2aaman:
Hey Guyz! I am still waiting for your response. :( I hope senior users will help me out with the application "Quicken money management's APK file.
[General Questions and Answers] ruchirsaurabh:
Hi,

Kindly help in getting the app. Even I am looking for the same.
[General Questions and Answers] z2aaman:
Finally managed to root my phone and download Quicken

Thanks for support!

Finally I managed myself to root my Sony Xperia S and downloaded "Quicken Money Management" from Play store. It is 100% working and I can sync my data with Quicken 2013 and mobile App.

I've searched on Play Store and found an application "App Share" to share any installed application. So, if anyone needed the APK file of Quicken Money Management, you can email me to z2aaman@gmail.com and I'll attach the file.

Thanks again guys!!
[General Questions and Answers] omarilzz:
FIXED

you can use black mart alpha with you can get any app around the world with out google play blocks http://www.2shared.com/file/PuSDO8_j/BlackmartAlpha04993.html

hope i helped please press thanks
[General Questions and Answers] adity:
Install this app and change to any us provider.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themalakas:
Hi All

I am new to the forum, and I am looking to find out if there is out there ANY android text/code editor that supports text folding (this means to be able to expand/collapse section of the code by pressing a button so it makes it much more readable)

I have spent so many hours researching on the internet and downloading/testing android apps but NONE supports this function which sounds very very weird!

I am using an S2 and soon upgrading to Note 2.

I would really appreciate your help as this is really important for me!

Thank you,

Chris
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joshden91:
Hiya guys,

I use XDA Developers a lot but it seems that I have f***ed up my phone. I wanted to go back to stock rom from CM 7.2, but Sony PC Companion didn't recongize my phone, so I decided to do it manually. While trying to do it, on flash tools I clicked on the wrong kernel and re-locked the boot loader without getting rid of CM7.

Now... here is the problem. I have tried to restore the phone via Sony PC Companion but it says something about no updates for my phone even though I clicked on repair, but it also doesn't recognize it as a X10i (just says Sony / Sony Ericsson phone). And I tried to fix it using Flashtools (different versions) but it still doesn't work...

Anyone able to help me. I would really really be grateful as I am using a O2 XDA Steller at the moment and its proper sh*t :S
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Moze666:
I had the same problem, so I did RESTORE in my RECOVERY and then everything worked out. ;) and I flashed different kernels to use recoveries to see where was my backup :D
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brenty108:
Use flashtools and flash over the stock kernel of stock 2.3.3.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] varacharoad:
Install right kernal and format dalvik cache
[HTC One V] zat0x:
Hi all ,

I want to reflash my htv one v to stock but im not sure wich RUU to choose.

My CID is HTC_E11. Non branded.

Thanks
[HTC One V] TeeJay3800:
Please ask all questions in the Q&A section. Thread moved there.
[HTC One V] ckpv5:
modelid: PK7610000

cidnum: HTC__001

cidnum: HTC__E11

cidnum: HTC__203

cidnum: HTC__102

cidnum: HTC__405

cidnum: HTC__Y13

cidnum: HTC__A07

cidnum: HTC__A48

cidnum: HTC__304

cidnum: HTC__M27

cidnum: HTC__032

cidnum: HTC__016

mainver: 2.22.401.1

hbootpreupdate:13

DelCache:1

DelFat:1

Links : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24647517&postcount=1

or http://htcruu.com/?dir=Primo

or http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30263185&postcount=108

or http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30409611&postcount=111
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] darrenp76:
Hi everyone. I recently purchased a Galaxy S2 on the Koodo network and applied the Jedi Mind Trick ROM. Now everything works great, except I can't download mms messages. It just reads the time, date, size and "downloading". I've tried checking and unchecking the Auto-retrieve box and tried on either my data connection or Wifi at home and I can't get it to work. Any suggestions? Thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rymanh:
Have you been able to download mms messages before on your T989? Do you have a data plan?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Tornade69:
Put data on and if still not working try this : in messaging app hit menu, go setting and uncheck auto-retrieve... Works for me!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] darrenp76:
Yes, I have a data plan. I've only had it for a few weeks and I've never recieved an mms until a week ago and it didnt work. I tried the autoretrieve box on or off and it still didnt work. I read that it may have something to do with my VPN?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ITALIANNYC:
Are you connected to wifi?

If you are, just restart your phone and click download. Always works for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] darrenp76:
I tried to download w/ wifi, but it didn't work. Restarting the phone also didn't work, Should I have some sort of value in the mms section of my VPN if its a Koodo phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Bluntified:
Its your APN not VPN, they're different. You could be missing some fields in your APN.