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[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ngoblirsch:
Rockin my G5

Hello, I know i'm late but I just got my G5 today and was looking for information much like you were but didn't find any so i experimented. to note, i do have the t-mobile variant so obviously if you have a different version of the phone your results could be different. I haven't tried any DPI's lower than 560 but that being said 560 seems to be perfectly stable and was easily changed through adb! and WOW does it make a difference on this device! for me at least, 560 seems to be the sweet spot! Really, i don't understand why OEM's don't set their DPI's to reasonable settings in the first place.. i mean, we have quad-hd displays for androids sake, LET US USE THEM.. anyways, rant aside:

You'll want to install ADB and the LG drivers obviously but once that's setup go to your phone, enable developer options and enable USB debugging and OEM unlock (the latter may not be necessary but my device wasn't being recognized initially so i enabled it. Also, for some reason i'm finding with this phone that it doesn't want to be recognized in MTP (file transfer) mode but seems to work fine in "camera mode".

first, type "adb devices" to make sure that the device is being recognized.

once your device is being recognized by adb (it may say unauthorized, ignore this) simply type the following command.

"adb shell wm density 560 && adb reboot"

or you can obviously change out the number to whatever DPI you want, but the lower you go the higher the chance that things like the camera will stop working properly. So far i have not had any issues at all with any system apps, the camera seems to have scaled perfectly as it should and this is generally the app that breaks for me. if i find any apps or anything not working i'll update my post here, but so far so good!

I hope this helps you out! If you have any further questions let me know!!

(little update, first and ONLY thing i've had issues with is the "always on display" doesn't seem to show time correctly.. oh well!! its a very fair trade and since the always on display can be shut off in settings its not even an eyesore. )
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] mcall_r:
Hey bud,

Tried setting it to 560 using this method, think its probably a tiny bit too small, would probably prefer maybe in the middle between 640 (stock) and 560. I noticed that on 560 swiftkey didnt work properly (cant live without swiftkey!!) and as you said, the always on display showing time - signature works fine though.

Have reverted it for now, maybe yourself or someone will find a perfect number which gives minimal issues with apps. Otherwise, might just wait on root to edit the build.prop instead.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ngoblirsch:
so try a different DPI? just replace 560 in the command with whatever you want to and see how it looks. only takes a couple minutes to do. also, if you like swiftkey.. you should really try Swype. much better keyboard and it scales perfectly with and dpi i've ever tried on any phone.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] anothervictim.:
Anyone seen the drivers for the LG G5 or or alternative that will work?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ngoblirsch:
ya know, i owned the lg v10 before this phone and never updated my drivers. works just fine. does lg not have drivers posted for the g5??
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] anothervictim.:
I didn't see it listed. I'll check out the v10. I imagine it's the same. Thanks!
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] mcall_r:
You need to search for the LG H850 on LG's website. H850 is the actual model number. But as other comments suggest, the drivers for the V10 will probably work fine.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Lycidias:
Any working dpi's without bootloops? I don't use always on Display
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Ixstala:
I've got my dpi set to 540, anything lower causes stability issues.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Lycidias:
Thanks, 540 is working very well. I like it
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] xPhantom:
Are there any issues with any of the apps at 540 DPI? Any chance you could post a picture of the settings screen or something with the DPI at 540?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Lycidias:
No issues, everything is working fine
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] xPhantom:
Thank you! That looks awesome. I'm going to do this now.

Edit: SwiftKey does not seem to like the new DPI... keyboard is all messed up looking, haha.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] rodpgfx:
I'm using 600 on mine, everything seems fine.

Is this a code that can be used on any phone? Could I use this on my Xperia Z5?????
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] sharpknight:
I'm using 560 as someone suggested, and LastPass doesnt scale properly and PlaySTore, the blue top dev icon is too large, otherwise no problems at all.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] MikeMulligan:
I tried this with 540. Here's the list of things that weren't working right:

Uber | sprites like cars and pins were tiiiiiiiiiiny or squished. Still useable but not pretty.

Anything that required photo cropping or editing (Instagram, Bumble, etc) the photos were multiples larger than they should be | For instance, in instagram, you'd share a photo to it and it'd show up in the initial cropping window as huuuuuge and unscalable, but if you hit next it'd be normal size. So you just had to use guesswork to position the photo.

Swiftkey keyboard | As reported, also displayed HUGE, even though it responded to key presses in the right places.

Starbucks | Also seeing the "dots" on the map that show locations as super tiny. Not a big deal here.

In general, it seems anything that overlays graphical elements or that brings up photos for editing is at risk. I miss how this worked on my G4, but I guess that's because I did it via root. Can't wait.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Perpatoura:
Reseted the dpi but the always on Screen and the home button are still broken.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] fonix232:
Weird thing. I used "wm density x" too, and, well... anything different than 640 (default), and android.process.phone keeps crashing....
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ngoblirsch:
I'm sorry to those of you having problems.. Not sure what to tell you though, I changed my dpi to 560 the day I got my phone and the one and only issue I've had so far is my always on display not working right. Every other app has worked flawlessly. For those having problems, what variant of the phone do you own? H830 here
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] liquidzoo:
Has anyone done this on a Verizon variant? And, to those that have done it, does Android Pay still work?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ngoblirsch:
I own the tmobile variant but changing the DPI via this method shouldn't prevent android pay from working, it's root that breaks android pay for security reasons.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] liquidzoo:
Using the built in DPI changer (Compressed Mode, I think it's called) breaks Android Pay on the S7 Edge, so I was just curious.

There are still ways to use Android Pay with Root, though. It might require a Nexus, but it can be done (my nexus has both root and working Android Pay).
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Ariac Konrel:
I set mine to a DPI of 530 (as I had on my G3 [stock modified ROM]) and it works fine so far, the only thing was the always on display clock being buggy. I set my name on there (it's only three letters) and it displays properly.

I did, but I wouldn't see why Android Pay would break. It's not like you're hacking into it or anything, but still dunno!
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] liquidzoo:
Yeah, I was a little confused as to why the built in DPI changer on the S7 Edge broke Android Pay. People were nonplussed because Samsung Pay still worked.

My bank supports Android Pay, but not Samsung Pay.

I may just give it a try and see what happens. The Always On Clock thing will bug me, though. I use that a lot. Wish I could figure out how to change the clock on the Verizon variant (I've seen an analog clock screenshot, but not seen any way to do it nor what version of the phone it worked on).
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] daffie:
Changing DPI works fine on G5, however I can't use it unfortunately because it breaks Tidal and WeatherPro apps. It also causes some minor glitches in Playstore. AOD is not a biggie for me.

Tried DPI : 600, 580, 560, 540, 520.

Too bad really :( The G5 with 560 DPI is perfect!
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] DaemonAshra:
Thanks for the post. really made my day not having that giant nav bar blocking part of the screen anymore
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] ngoblirsch:
It really is!! I don't understand.. why would it break those apps? I mean theoretically the app would work on a tablet or another device with a different DPI.... and i have a ton of apps on my phone and they are all fine.. i just don't understand why some of you are having problems and others like myself are not.. the Good news is that we have root now and supposedly xposed is working; I'm going to do that here in the next couple days but if everythings working then that means we have access to the xposed "app settings" module which solves the issue.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] daffie:
Indeed...never really understood this myself, and I find it rather annoying. Why do some manufacturers use such stupid high DPI setting anyway. It's not like these top-of-the-line phones are specifically made for senior citizens now is it ;)

Anyway...hoping root may solve this to still be able to use lower DPI and all apps remain fully functional.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] sdmix:
I've also tried quite a few different settings via abd. 560 to 530 seemed like lovely values but I too have had issues with a couple of apps, mainly Instagram and some photo editing apps.

I'm wondering if it is worth doing a factory reset, then changing the DPI via adb before installing all the apps so when installing stuff from the Play Store it has the new DPI value and might install a slightly different version of the apps, or even better, is their a way to change the DPI setting before initial boot after a factory reset? I've had these app issues before when changing the DPI on my Nexus 5 via adb without root but never worked out the reason why changing it with root works perfectly but changing it via adb without root doesn't.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Rosa Elefant:
<3 at 560 dpi. Is there a way to inform LG about the AOD issue (edit: and other app problems, e.g. Business Calendar and the Play Store) in a way that they're likely to fix it?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] smoke2:
Can be also resolution changed on to lower for gaming like on S7 through app?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Lycidias:
Try app settings xposed module. You can set dpi per app
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] smoke2:
But this app cannot lower the resolution. It only lowers dpi. Would like the app for lowering the resolution for better battery life during gaming.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Ramsey:
I have an LG G5 with Nougat in Canada and it has the stock DPI change under Display -> More -> Display Size settings.

To lower screen resolution while gaming, you can use Game optimizer under the Battery settings.

I'm updating this thread with my message so that people don't think they have to resort to ADB and breaking layout in apps.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Pistacho123Lol:
Hello, this may sound a bit offtopic...

But did anyone have issues with youtube and 1440p/4k videos? The option for 1440p doesn't show up for me, no matter what video i choose i can only get up to 1080p!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] alexwitho2016:
What these are you using

Im using santana 2.0
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] squallz506:
[MINU] Black Edition
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] canadoc01:
Inverted stock
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] J.Biden:
Material Dark
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] exclusivo:
Hi all, I updated my phone with the 6.0.1 OTA the other day and it ended up bricking my phone and I had to factory reset and lost root access. Is there a working root method for marshmallow? I haven't been keeping up since I originally rooted the phone last year. Sadly, all I want to do is to be able to copy a new ringtone to the notifications folder, but I need root access for that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
Hi there. You don't need root for custom ringtones. Put your sounds under the folder "Ringtones" and they will populate on their own under notifications.

As for root possibilities, it's very unlikely for our verizon flavored s6. I've been monitoring this forum for a while and I love our little community but I don't see active developers...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] exclusivo:
Thanks, I added the mp3 to the ringtones folder and I see it under the ringtones settings, but I want to use the sound for notifications, hangouts, groupme, whatsapp etc... I think I either need to place the file in the notifications folder, or I need the .ogg file instead of .mp3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] exclusivo:
Ahh, found a solution. Downloaded a ringtone app (zedge) which luckily had the sound I wanted and was able to install it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
Nice! Alternatively, you can create a folder called "Notifications" and put your files in there. It might already exist.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aykut..:
hi guys my tablet was like bootloop. when I unlock bootloader after restart again by itself again locked. for this I can not install stock rom, what problem ? pls help. :(
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Scewbedew:
Is there any way to refresh the Today screen background

without

using

PostMessage(HWND_BROADCAST, WM_WININICHANGE, 0xF2, 0);

That message causes the Today executable to reload all the plugins, so if I send that message from within a plugin, I will cause an endless loop...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hotdog53:
Here ya' go...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] shantzg001:
hmm, you can create a simple check in ur app to avoid the loop (like a registry setting) if the value is set then dont post the message and then clear the setting..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Scewbedew:
That "Refresh Today.exe" seems to do the trick. What's the secret? Is there some API calls I can incorporate in my application?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Scewbedew:
No, can't do that. In order to be non-intrusive, my Today plugin must restore the original background image when it is unloaded. So the first thing that happens when I've changed the background is that my plugin gets unloaded...and I restore the background. Then my plugin gets re-loaded, and I change the background, which causes my plugin to be unloaded...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bombzhome:
Will this program get rid of the taskbar at the bottom when the programs are no longer running? I have this problem with Palringo. Even after I close the program the taskbar is there with nothing on it.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] shantzg001:
About the refreshtoday.exe, it works because it is an exe, not a today plugin, hence it is not reloaded when the screen is refreshed.

And if the above statement was in response to my suggestion, then I think you didnt get what I suggested. I suggest the following steps.

1. Create a registry entry (say HKLM\mySoft\refresh) and init it with 0.

2) Have a check in the beginning of ur plugin to check for this registry entry. If value is 0 then you can refresh, if value is 1 just set it to 0 and do nothing.

3) Now, when you are about to post the refresh message, before posting set this registry entry to 1.

Following these three steps will do wht u want...
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
I can't find the ROM to fix it online anywhere, and I am just running out of ideas. There is no SD or MICROSD Card slot. I was attempting to update it with the new official Coolpad software, and then when I reset it to apply the update, it went into Recovery Mode. I've tried wiping the memory and rebooting, but it just opens Recovery Mode. I rooted this device once, but I unrooted last week. I haven't modified it in any other way. Thanks!
[XDA Assist] NOSTALGIA:
hi

thank you for using xda assist

I can't seem to find a relevant thread regarding your device here but you can try to post questions here and create an account so that you can also interact with others regarding your concern

http://xdaforums.com/android/help

Thank you.
[Huawei Ascend P7] scottietohottie:
Hello,

I have a nice shiny new phone that is running on lollipop (lots of updates out of the box). Lots of bloat ware!

However I have a SIM card which to the specs is supported. However the 4G does not work. Any ideas peoples?

Thanks in advance.[emoji1]
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dawenz824:
Hi!

Well my cellphone doesn't turn on, I reboot with TWRP and select Wipe System,Data and Cache :crying: ... Yeah I know why my cellphone works bad :( ... but later It just show the Sony's Logo when I tried to turn on.

I do Volumen Up + Power button ... vibrates 3 times, and I do Volumen Down + Power Button, but it still not working.

Please help :(

Sorry for my bad english :c
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s629c:
You soft bricked your phone. Just flash whatever ROM you were using
[Xperia Z3 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dawenz824:
Thnks

Thnks sir, I used flash tools and it works.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jacauc:
Somehow the pin prompt on my S7 edge went into a one handed mode, and I have no idea how to get it back.

I thought it might be because of the one handed operation setting access by pressing the home button 3 times, but that actually makes it even smaller (although at this point the pin prompt is full size...

Any ideas how to get the PIN prompt back to normal size?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jacauc:
I have to add that I'm running at 480dpi. Is this something that happens as a result of that?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takadonet:
Hey,

My backlight does not want to stay on after I hit power button. It stays on for a random period of time, between 1 to 5 seconds, then completely turns off.

The screen is still on and can only be seen 'easily' in a dark room. Yes, I did turn up the brightness and also turn off auto brightness.

My assumption this is a hardware issue because I open the phone a day or so before the issue occurred for an unrelated issue with the power sticking. Not sure how to fix it in either hardware replacement and/or software.

I install CPU-Z app and it seems that my Proximity & light sensors are working correctly. Attempt to force the backlight always on with "Backlight switch" app but no avail.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s629c:
Might have to call Google for help. Sounds like a hardware problem
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
If there is no warranty left on the phone, the cheapest fix may be to order a replacement display assembly from Aliexpress. The third party screens aren't as good as the oem LG screens but they are far cheaper.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s629c:
If you go the route of replacing the LCD yourself, the website Ifixit should have a guide for you
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
Concerning the paint....

Htc samsung and other paint their phones why the hate when LG decides to mix plastic?

http://www.androidauthority.com/lg-g5-plastic-primer-paint-683820/
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] fenguepay:
They said full metal body which is only partially true. The user doesn't touch the metal because the outside of the phone is mostly plastic. The metal components are internal
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
Ah I guess

But doesn't HTC use paint on their phones? Huawei etc
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] oadam11:
See this video which explains better https://youtu.be/z-kqCyeJeG4
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
It's not paint, it's a plastic coating.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] umbrokhan:
Do you even understand anything? Really?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
Yeah, this thread should probably be closed. It was clearly created to provoke umbrokhan.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
I know I seen it

They used paint why is this a big deal?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
Provoke? How?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
This is already being discussed in another thread and you specifically called him out in the first post. Maybe LG didn't outright lie, but they did mislead. Shady business practice.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
What is provoking about this post?

I decided to create one as another users post has been taken over
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
It was no lie....there is a a metal body....so what if it is covered in plastic infused paint? Not an issue when another oem does this...
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] umbrokhan:
Do you know what mislead means?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
Tttt
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
I don't recall another manufacturer completely covering the metal in a coat of plastic. Paint is one thing. It usually still leaves a metal feel.

You can't claim to have a premium metal feel when it feels like plastic. Also claiming a full metal unibody when part of it is plastic is misleading. I don't see how there is even a dispute.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
Seriously, what did they mislead/lie about? Thats the question I have asked many times in the other thread yet you fanboy this internet warrior that
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
What did they mislead?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
I don't see how there is a dispute

The body is metal. Plastic infused paint isn't an issue
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] Sammae7:
It's like you ignore certain aspects of people's posts answering the questions you ask.

They claimed a premium metal feel. You get a plastic feel. Mislead.

They claim an all metal unibody. Part of the unibody is plastic. Doesn't matter how thin. Mislead.

Those are facts. I'm not saying I dislike plastic. I loved the G3 and liked the G4, but you can't promise one thing and deliver another.
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
See other guy? This is how you answer simple questions.

I held and it felt metal but I'll give you plastic not cool.

The metal unibody is still true
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jr173:
I purchased the S7 G930F and it was installed with Panama firmware (TPA), using Odin and sammobile I installed United Kingdom BTU because it had received the March security patch. Is there any particular firmware that is best for using in the U.S. on at&t/cricket wireless?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] osmosizzz:
No not really. I flashed the UK firmware too and I'm on AT&T. Phone came with a firmware from Kenya. There's no best firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Kjc99:
Yup there is no best firmware... I'm also using the 935F in the US... I usually flash the BTU firmware on my international phones but might try the latest for NEE... As long as it has English and no bloat ware it shouldn't matter

Galaxy S7 edge
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jr173:
correct, i went with the latest Turkey a few days ago because it had the april update
[General Questions and Answers] zulion:
Hello,

some people have claimed the Kingroot contains malware other than the exploits that it it utilizes to perform rooting.

i.e. using it causes your device to become not just rooted but also infected.

has anyone here decompiled Kingroot to assess the risk from using it?

has anyone here posted the decompiled code anywhere for people to analyze it?
[LG G5 Questions & Answers] fenguepay:
I have tried and failed to change any settings on my phone to allow for free hotspot usage. Any methods that worked on the g3 don't work or require root which we don't have. I have my msl because it was sent to me by sprint as an "activation code" in an email when I first got my g5. I put in to try to edit things in ##data# but I couldn't edit the necessary fields for free tethering. By the way iirc ##diag# DOES NOT REQUIRE YOUR MSL TO MODIFY. This could potentially be a route to enable free tethering but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any ideas?