Samsung Galaxy Tab and Screen Density

Question

As you know Samsung Galaxy Tab's (7.4") screen resolution is 1200x600 and dpi is 160 normally, but Samsung reports its density 240 dpi.

So, i created hdpi graphics for galaxy tab and put them in drawable-hdpi folder.

But i noticed that after install custom ICS rom to Galaxy Tab, galaxy tab starts to report its density 160 dpi. So it show mdpi graphics.

I wonder could i do something in my application to handle this special situation; because i know i replace drawable-mpdi graphics with drawable-hdpi graphics, lots of device will have problems with app, this time.

Answer 1

If it is only for the situation explained above, you can use the "Platform Version" qualifier. (Refer to Providing Resources)

drawable-v14 for ICS and accordingly for other versions. You can also use drawable-hdpi-v14 for fine grained control.

Answer 2

I take it you are talking about the GT-P1000, and it is the only exception to have HDPI density instead of MDPI for that size. I use drawable-large-HDPI for it next to a drawable-large-MDPI folder for all other similar sized tabs and thus have different resources for both.