Fix UI for larger displays like Tablets & Folds #2108
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This PR provides comprehensive tablet and foldable device optimization for the RethinkDNS app, transforming it from a phone-centric design to a truly responsive application that adapts intelligently to different screen sizes.
Problem
The app's UI was designed primarily for phone screens, causing poor user experience on tablets and foldable devices:
Solution
Implemented a comprehensive responsive design system with multiple layers of optimization:
Multi-Tier Responsive Layout System
smallestScreenWidthDp >= 720
for dynamic adjustmentsHome Screen Transformation
Enhanced Touch Experience
Activity-Specific Optimizations
App List Activity: Enhanced search bar (56dp height), better filter controls (40dp touch targets), improved content constraints, and enhanced fast scroll for tablet navigation.
Advanced Settings: Modern card-based design with 16dp corner radius, 72dp setting item heights, clear typography hierarchy, and logical content grouping.
Bottom Sheets: Optimized item heights (72dp), larger icons (28dp), improved spacing and visual hierarchy for tablet interaction patterns.
Dialog & Typography Improvements
Technical Implementation
The solution uses Android's resource qualifier system for efficient, performant responsive design:
Dynamic screen detection in code:
Results
This implementation provides significant improvements across all tablet and foldable form factors:
The changes are fully backward-compatible, maintaining the existing phone experience while dramatically improving the tablet experience. All functionality remains available across device types with no performance impact on phone users.
Fixes #2044.
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