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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

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