# Resolution Changer — Uses ADB

> A simple resolution changer that uses ADB. You need a PC for the first step.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draco.resolutionchanger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draco.resolutionchanger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.draco.resolutionchanger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tytydraco
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,800,386
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (3,305 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2020-06-27
- **First published:** 2020-01-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.resolutionchanger)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/tytydraco/Resolution-Changer](https://github.com/tytydraco/Resolution-Changer)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/tytydraco/generic-privacy-policy/blob/main/no-data-collection.md](https://github.com/tytydraco/generic-privacy-policy/blob/main/no-data-collection.md)

## Description

Resolution Changer is a powerful Chrome extension that enables you to adjust your Android device's screen resolution and display density using ADB (Android Debug Bridge). By unlocking Google's hidden IWindowManager API, which is typically restricted starting with Android Pie, this tool gives you control over display settings that are otherwise inaccessible.

The extension works by first disabling the API blacklist through a secure setting tweak, then applying your requested resolution and density. If you omit certain parameters, it intelligently uses your device's current display settings and calculates optimal display density based on the device's screen size. For safety, if a problematic resolution is set, users can reset to default via ADB commands. Please note that initial setup requires connecting your Android device to a PC for configuration steps.

## Rankings

- #48,060 — Overall
- #3 — resolution

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

The app's core value is changing resolution to aid gaming and media, with some users reporting it solves problems on older devices. However, many reviews cite reliability and compatibility issues across devices and Android versions, including resolutions that do not apply, revert, or cause display artifacts and game-launch problems. Users also want presets and more reliable aspect-ratio handling. Installation/download difficulties and safety concerns are noted. Overall, experiences are mixed: some positives, but frequent reliability and compatibility problems.

### Pros

- Core feature to change resolution and scaling for games and media
- Helpful for older devices and ROMs to improve compatibility
- Some users report problems solved and the app works well
- Easy to set up with ADB and granted permissions

### Cons

- Resolution changes often do not apply or revert to the original
- Significant compatibility issues across devices and Android versions
- Display problems like black spots, artifacts, and game-launch issues
- Missing presets and unreliable aspect-ratio handling; manual tweaks needed
- Installation/download problems and safety concerns about harming the device

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draco.resolutionchanger)