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[HD2 Android SD Development] jtcin2u:
Hope this helps.

I'm on my very own stock froyo build with 160DPI. Looks great.
[HD2 Android SD Development] bangsters:
Has anyone noticed if the 3G/HSPA icon blink if the dpi is set to 180??? Can someone please try on their the build they're using.

Mine doesn't blink when in 180
[HD2 Android SD Development] benchbench:
180 dpi looks great. But some games like gunsNglory are not working in 180dpi. Can i change the dpi only for this game?
[HD2 Android SD Development] ciervo5389:
does anyone know how to keep the wallpaper on the lockscreen when you change to a different wallpaper? anything other than a dpi of 240 will give you a background of some city??
[HD2 Android SD Development] Jammie_1989:
bump really want an answer for this cant live without my full screen papertoss :lol:
[HD2 Android SD Development] lee1019:
Terminal emulator error

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The terminal emulator app gives an error that the file already exist when following your directions. using the -f option to force overwrite yields the same result
[HD2 Android SD Development] lemonspeakers:
I am curious to know if we will be able to modify build.prop when/if HD2 get NAND flashing.

I am seriously loving my 167dpi.

Why hasn't users with nexusOne, or Evo and DroidX do this as well??

Is it a locked file under naitive android?
[HD2 Android SD Development] palosjr:
this can be done on any android device really... its not just an HD2/Galaxy S device thing.

I imagine there wasnt really a push for it up until now. I changed the DPI on my Nexus and i love it. I wish the keyboard could stay the normal size, but other than that i love it.
[HD2 Android SD Development] zole2112:
This totally rocks, darkstone with ADW and 180 dpi, I'm stunned!

Thank you!
[HD2 Android SD Development] thisguyeh:
Im lost. I downloaded root explorer and edited the build.prop, saved and exit. I see no changes even after reboot. Plz help! !!!
[HD2 Android SD Development] bangsters:
which file are you changing?? and which build? If you are using my build, or shubi's or pongster's, you can go directly to the sdcard and edit the file /Android/root/system/build.prop.

The other file you are editing is just a mirror. Edit the one in the sd card, you don't even need adb, just remove the card, plug it into your pc and edit via notepad.
[HD2 Android SD Development] matiasmanzo:
I change the dpi to 180 but the icons were far apart. any solution or idea?

sorry for my bad English
[HD2 Android SD Development] davebobson:
download adw launcher and set homescreen and drawer to 6x6(or whatever suits you)
[HD2 Android SD Development] matiasmanzo:
:) thanks broooo
[HD2 Android SD Development] FreakyFerret:
I've been using ADW.Launcher (search that in Market as just ADW brings up all the themes) with no problems. I have my home screen set to 7x8 cause 8x8 puts them just a bit too close together. Using 160 dpi too. You can see screens of them at:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7987046#post7987046

I'm going to use Folder Organizer to get the icons a bit more, well, organized. I just haven't taken the time yet. Course, the fact I have enough room to leave them as they are speaks volumes of the DPI settings usefulness. :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] norpan111:
I don't even have those maps? And if I create them, then what!? Where can I find the build.prop? Been searching everywhere... can't find it under Android, winmo or Windows with card in pc...
[HD2 Android SD Development] norpan111:
Copied the file and created the directory, now easy to edit if something fails me! I've tried both 180 and 200 on mattc1.7 and neither looks good actually, some sense elements are still made for 240 so its looks wierd, also on-screen is messed up!
[HD2 Android SD Development] gus_chi:
Dude, those screen shots are legit! I've been running at approx 180 dpi but am going down to 160 after seeing your amazing home screens. The only thing that ADW is missing IMO is the 3d app drawer. It adds absolutely no functionality but is some sweet eye candy.
[HD2 Android SD Development] :
yeah, i noticed this too so i only use it on vanilla android now
[HD2 Android SD Development] :
which build are you using because some have dpi changeable under startup.txt
[HD2 Android SD Development] eyanlaya:
im using bangster 1.2a. I got perfect screen res at 190dpi. I love it. U guys should give it a try.
[HD2 Android SD Development] FreakyFerret:
Yeah, ADW could have a bit more to it, but with the ability to set number of rows and columns, that's pretty sweet. I'm new to Android though, so what's the 3d app drawer look like?

If you look at my post _just_ above yours, you'll see a link I have to some home screen. I also have detailed directions anyone can use.
[HD2 Android SD Development] gus_chi:
I'm relatively new to Android as well (approximately 4 months in). If you search on YouTube for 'Android 3d app drawer' you should see various drawer apps (e.g. Launcher Pro) implementing the 3d app drawer found on the Nexus 1 and other stock Froyo Builds. Happy Droid-ing!

P.S. I also agree that the ability to set the number of columns and rows in ADW launcher is, without a doubt, the top reason I continue coming back to it. Launcher Pro, for example, limits you to 5 rows (only 1 more from standard) and is incapable of changing the number of columns.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Garrylufc:
Tried to change the dpi in build on froyostone sense....oh dear....when I rebooted Android I got a black screen and a pulse every 10 seconds. Beware trying this on the Froyostone sense.
[HD2 Android SD Development] v-b-n:
Has anyone got a working build of "Sense" version like mattc ones on a lower dpi than 240 ??? If yes, a guide on the change would be appreciated as I cannot get any other dpi to work...it breaks the system
[HD2 Android SD Development] rock4mayo:
you can use lcd density changer
[HD2 Android SD Development] FreakyFerret:
I set FroyoStone (sense) on 160 dpi and it worked fine. A couple of widgets would display, but for the most part, I had no trouble. Try searching in the build's thread for the words DPI.
[HD2 Android SD Development] donhu:
For those with Froyo

try disabling usb debugging first then using terminal emulator:

cp /system/build.prop /sdcard

then once youve edited the file

cp -f /sdcard/build.prop /system

then reboot

copy original system.ext2 back to sdcard if this didnt work
[HD2 Android SD Development] Six6Sicks:
I made this for reference.
[HD2 Android SD Development] PavPev:
has anyone got this working with ▐ BUILD▐ 30.08.2010▐ ★shubCRAFT 1.5★CM6 Final★▐ ★Kernel: ElBartoME 2.6.32.9 #1★ ▐???

been fiddling with it for hours (console copy and edit method) but it just seems to rewite lcd denisity back to default in build.prop when I reboot :o(

Ive seen some of you guys with Shubcraft 1.4c have got it working, I was hoping 1.5 would be similar!

thanks

Pav
[HD2 Android SD Development] :
try downloading lcd desity changer from market, i hear it works for a lot of people :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] PavPev:
Thanks, Just gave it a go - no result =o( I set the density to 180 and rebooted and it looks normal, but the appication says that it's saved at 180?! trying again with 200 now!

Pav

[update] still nothing, reverts back to 240 on reboot. hitting preview/temp seems to do nothing either, im not sure if it's supposed to apply it immidiately or not :confused:

when I hit save, a window pops up and then disappears so quickly and dont even get time 2 read it, i imagine it would say something like 'applying changes' but it's so fast that it makes me think it's only doing what i was doing manually before, or it's not managing to do what it wants to :(

any more ideas?

Pav
[HD2 Android SD Development] PavPev:
managed it!

Looks like if you take the card out and edit the file directly via a pc the settings keep! running at 160 now =o) as for lcd density changer...refund! sorry!

Pav
[HD2 Android SD Development] gus_chi:
Sanjeev, I'm not sure if you have figured this out by now (since this was posted exactly two weeks ago) but in order to change the DPI on the Mattc Sense version of Android, you must:

1.) On the SD Card, manually create the following directory structure:

[Android\root\system\]

2.) Using your favorite Android File Manager (with Root Privelages), navigate to: [/system] and copy the 'build.prop' and paste it in the exact directory from Step 1.

3.) Once you have successfully copied 'build.prop' to [Android\root\system\], you may edit the pixel density, etc.
[HD2 Android SD Development] bandolero584:
theres a better safer and easier way to change the dpi resolution. just download Lcd Density from market and install it. Select the resolution tah you want and the phone resets itself. nees superuser permission.
[HD2 Android SD Development] PavPev:
Didnt work for me unfortunately, but my fix, about 4 posts earlier did and has been fine since! :D

Pav
[HD2 Android SD Development] memin1857:
Changing lcd density doesn't work with desire hd sense builds, like the way it worked with older builds.

Lowering dpi only breaks sense launcher graphics, but the interface isn't affected.

As Desire HD also has 4.3" screen, desire hd build has everything smaller (looking hi-res) out of the box, even when density is 240. It only works correctly when density is set to 240 but looks as if it is 200. There is something else that effects density other than the density in build.prop file with this build.

The interesting thing is, the lcd of hd2 and desire is physically 220. (217 to be exact)
[HD2 Android SD Development] ajm2387:
yup noticed this as well. changing the density is only affecting a few things in phireMOD SkinnyEVO v1.3
[HD2 Android SD Development] Raging_Dork:
Got it working with froyostone sense 3.1 and set it to 220 using android commander. I also changed to hastarin r7.1 at the same time so I dunno if that helped or not.
[HD2 Android SD Development] jpasiczn:
There is no build.prop in Android/root/system what gives? What could I possibly be doing wrong? I know how to navigate to a location on memory card, and there is just no file there. Using warrenb shubcraft rebuild 1.2
[HD2 Android SD Development] one8s3v3n:
Any one know how to fix the compatibility issues with some apps after changing screen density. Ex. Photobucket. In the app the screen shrinks. I already tried spareparts but it only works for some apps, not all.
[HD2 Android SD Development] bakasamaz:
220 for me. Tried 210 but i have a hard time reading the small texts ;(
[HD2 Android SD Development] Reno_79:
This really doesn't work on Sense builds unfortunately. All the widgets just kinda break, even only changing from 240/default to 220 you can just tell things look wrong. Not willing to lose my widgets and actual usefulness of them to have some slightly smaller icons.
[HD2 Android SD Development] zagzag99:
Just another reason why not to use the sense widgets :-)

If you insist there's also an app (More Icons Widget) that make smaller icon shortcuts. It shows 4 shortcuts in the position of a single shortcut (but it omits the labels).
[HD2 Android SD Development] coolfire:
Tried this on my NexusHD2 V1.8 build by tytung, and it cured my data drops/freezes when using LCD density previously, yay! :D
[HD2 Android SD Development] Imperator Nick:
Can I do this is Windows? EG - go into my SD Card, open up Android/Root/build.prop and edit the dpi in notepad then just save the changes? Or will I bork everything to hell?
[HD2 Android SD Development] jcsy:
anyone using Button Saviour 1.0.9?

the screen density affected this application and while spare parts can fix this, any other fix?
[HD2 Android SD Development] Mark Twain:
I can't get it working with HD2ONE 3.6 :(

There are two .prop-files in the system-directory:

- build.prop

- default.prop

and both have "ro.sf.lcd_density=xxx" rows (the one in the build.prop has a # before). I have tried to change only the build.prop (without #), only the default.prop and both and nothing worked - lcd density always at 240 (the changes in the default.prop are overwritten)

does anyone know how to fix that?
[HD2 Android SD Development] FreakyFerret:
What is the location of the files exactly?

\System\ ?

Did you look if there's a

\SDcard\Android\root\build.prop (or default.prop) file?

If so, that file is automatically copied to the \System at every boot.
[HD2 Android SD Development] Mark Twain:
i'll Check that after my nightshift, thanks a lot
[HD2 Android SD Development] Mark Twain:
Yes, /System/

There is no build.prop or default.prop in the Android folder, not even a root folder.

I am using this app which works for me until magldr will read the startup.txt... The only pity is that you have to do the changes after every reboot but I can live with that for a while.
[HD2 Android SD Development] veryh2o:
Disable HTC sense good idea?

Hi,

I downloaded ADW launcher after i saw your post, i like it but it seems that my HTC sense is also running, possible to disable the HTC sense? I dont want to waste more resources for something redundant.

Also how to get HTC sense back if i dont want to use ADW launcher anymore? Thanks. :confused::confused::confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] 96edwy:
anyone know how to do this on a gingerbread hd2 nand rom? i have the prop file open in notepad on my comp and i tryed control+F then searched for lcd density and found nothing
[HD2 Android SD Development] damac:
I'm using Pongster's [8 FEB][CWM][★★★★★]HyperDroidGBXv3.0[AOSP-2.3.2][a2sd+][KER:tytungr2][UPDATED] ROM and in that there's a file on root/system called build.prop and in that one of the lines has lcd_density=167

Is this what you're looking for?
[HD2 Android SD Development] veryh2o:
Someone please help me...

If i delete ADW launcher, will my HTC sense comes back? thanks!!

Shan
[HD2 Android SD Development] damac:
If you haven't deleted HTC sense, then yeah, no reason for it not to come back. BTW, you can also go to settings->applications and look for adw launcher and in there will be a section called "launch by default" if you press button "clear defaults" under that section, next time you restart, it should ask you whether you want HTC sense as your launcher or adw launcher.

Lastly, I haven't tried all of this with ADW + HTC sense, so do a backup first. I *have* tried this with ADW + LauncherPro, so, try it and if it doesn't work, let us know as well :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] veryh2o:
Hey, thanks for the info. your method works and i safely changed back HTC sense.

One more question. if i have HTC sense and ADW launcher, will android load both or just the default launcher? thanks.

Shan
[HD2 Android SD Development] damac:
I'm not quite sure as to how android manages running applications, as with Windows it was quite easy to understand, that if an application is running, it's using resources that it should not be using. It's a bit different with Android. I've heard lots of people say that it's sometimes better not to use task killers and let android manage them.

To be more specific to your query, I think if the system is asking which launcher to use and you've specified one, whether it's default or not, the system will use the one you specified and only give resources to other one when it needs to come to the front.

But, again, this is only speculation and opinion from me. I'm not an Android developer, just an avid reader on these forums. Anybody who knows/feels differently, please advise :)
[HD2 Android SD Development] parker09:
Thought it was working perfectly till I opened some apps and they have a black area around them now lol, anyone have a fix for this?
[HD2 Android SD Development] Straynart:
Same problem here.

Plus, some widget are cutted on the right side [eg : system panel].

And some lockscreens [gingerbread lockscreen, and g0t0 Lockscreen] are shrunk on the left side of the screen. Anyone who knows how to center them ?

Thanks in advance.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kergekecske:
i had same issue

delete and redeploy the widget solve it

i use lcd density apk method , not editing prp file - easier and it has compatibility mode

but the behavior of the buttons changed too ... :) sliding ... :)

when i press win button the home button reacts.... :)

tytung's hd2 nexus froyo , launcherpro
[HD2 Android SD Development] djellenar:
160 is ok for my hd2 and rocks, only some basic apps show up abit small but fully functional and tablet feeling!
[HD2 Android SD Development] vanilaguy:
apk for lcd density setting

im too lazy to read back...

someone might have posted this already.

just to make life a lil easier for non techies like me:

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/change-android-screen-resolution-with-lcd-density/
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Those in the whatsapp beta for Android should update your software ASAP, because they just put in push functionality for everyone with a 2.2 phone. Is this the only software so far not from google to actually use the 2.2 push function? (C2DM and the likes do not count)
[Android Apps and Games] JexL:
how is it different to what its doing now?? i shall update soon after i finish charging
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
It doesn't poll like the old version anymore, and after some testing, I am getting my messages a little faster, because there is usually a 10-20 second delay when the app is sleeping, but this time it's like a 2-3 second after my friend sends me the text via whatsapp.
[Android Apps and Games] JexL:
ahh right so there would be better battery life too?? :)
[Android Apps and Games] igotdatglow:
Is the beta app available? Have they mentioned a release date?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] hwnstyle21:
Whatsapp is probably one of the most useful apps for someone coming from a blackberry and misses BBMs. The difference is the speed but the main upside is that it's crossplatformed. Also the app is good for people that travel and have an open wifi spot. Free messaging to friends back home is well worth it.
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Definitely!

Nope, but it should be within the next few months, it's already very stable other than some of the extra stuff like backgrounds, etc.

Yeah, since I have quite a few friends with an iphone and BB, I'm able to send them messages via my data plan.
[Android Apps and Games] bcpk:
AppBrain's Fastweb Installer uses C2DM too for installation of applications from your PC browser.

Anything that uses C2DM is immediately interesting, I'll check it out!
[Android Apps and Games] Abandoned-Trolley:
I believe Pingchat uses push notifications. Works well on my Desire.
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
It's not using the same type of 2.2 push unfortunately.
[Android Apps and Games] JexL:
hows it different?

EDIT: also seems like there are sometimes big delays between messages. whatsapp keeps disconnecting in the new version
[Android Apps and Games] hwnstyle21:
I had to revert back to an older verison I believe. Newest version yesterday kept logging me off also and messages were stalled until I sent one out then they'd all come in.

Looked on the changelog and they took off the "Push Notifications"

Currently running: v1.0.6138
[Android Apps and Games] hatim:
I'm using whatsapp on 2.1. working pretty well so far. :) ... thinking of getting 2.2 but no sense UI ROM for hero yet.
[Android Apps and Games] dkokkos:
can we have a link to the apps apk?
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
Aww man, they removed push notifications via C2DM and the reason was they need to give google a quota? I have no idea what that means. :(
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
http://beta.whatsapp.com/test/7/WhatsApp.html

* google push disabled -- we need quota from google :(
[Android Apps and Games] tenble:
really, what's the difference/advantage of using C2DM. i dont understand what's going on in the background.
[Android Apps and Games] SX86:
Yepp.... just downloaded the APK from the link provided above... You can download and install it, but when it asks for your display name, you will get a message that says "Unauthorized beta user, DO NOT E-MAIL US", or something like that.

That's too bad because I loved it on my BB to chat with my iPhone friends, you would think that it would be easier and faster to create an app for Android and it would already be out in the market !!
[Android Apps and Games] JexL:
it works!! everyone gets that message just wait till tommorrow and try again and it will work. Heaps of people have had success using this method. dont give up so easily
[Android Apps and Games] hwnstyle21:
updated yesterday and they've been approved for the push notification via GOOGLE's c2dm.

Only thing i've noticed is that the app unlike iPhone's version doesn't time out while it's in the background. So it seems like you're always logged in. This could be corrected by a task manager app to kill the app but once you receive a new message it auto logs you on and double check marks the message as read.
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
Installed and registered me no problems. Samsung Galaxy S on FroYo in the UK :)
[Android Apps and Games] hyilmaz:
i downloaded whatsapp yesterday,its nice as i've used on iphone.but i got a problem,how can i get offline,im always online...i killed the task but then again online :))
[Android Apps and Games] shapethelola:
Thats, tbh, the sense of messengers like that.
[Android Apps and Games] rodriguez27:
Im not sure if im blind or what but i cant seem to find the download link?.. the link above just directs my to changelog
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Well, I was going to try this but no apk on the link as noted, can someone post it?

Nevermind, visit this URL from your phone: http://www.whatsapp.com/android/
[Android Apps and Games] rodriguez27:
thanks for clearing that up for me
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Man this is kind of sad.. I installed it and have no contacts in it ;)

I tried to add my wife so she could use it instead of SMS'ing me 10 times a day, but she has an Aria with 2.1. Doh. Maybe I need to get her to use Google Voice instead, but I was kind of interested in this, but really it's Yet Another F'ing IM, as they say... What'd be cool is if it could talk to the traditional IM systems, but I think that loses the specific scope they probably intend to maintain.. Ah well :)
[Android Apps and Games] Vulpix:
My friend with an Aria and 2.1 is able to use whatsapp. I think you should get her to install it. :D
[Android Apps and Games] MRFERRARI23:
But the minimum to use the app says you need froyo 2.2 and after 90 days you have to pay $1.99 for the yr which isn't bad at all!!!

I've never used this app before so I'm not all that sure how it is and what not so I'll test it for the 90 days and then take it from there..

what do all you guys think... verdicts?

EDIT: Seems like they give you a free yrs worth of service not just 90 days!
[Android Apps and Games] rodriguez27:
verygood as for only being for 2.2... yes that sucks.. but atleast i could talk to all my friends using blackberry n iphones
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Interesting.. FIrst off, I thought it required the push service, which isn't in 2.1. But no, I didn't try to force install it, I just tried via their website install which didn't let it install because her phone is 2.1 (web site validation).

I might use adb and pull/push to her phone.
[Android Apps and Games] antu_pogroms:
recently i open whatsapp and it prompt me to upgrade to the latest version which is 2.1.8264. i choose to upgrade and the download starts. after the download is finished, when i try to install there's an error says "Application not installed". Anyone experienced this situation? How to solve the problem?:confused:
[Android Apps and Games] dkelle4:
try uninstalling the old version, rebooting, then install the new version
[Android Apps and Games] antu_pogroms:
I've sort it out. I have to move the app to phone memory first before updating. I've nearly uninstall the app before I give it one last try.
[Android Apps and Games] rwartes:
Does someone know how you can restore your chat with the backedup file from WhatsApp.

I know Titanium can restore apps with settings, but my device isn't rooted.