This isn't a true "how to", because I don't have the expertise to walk people step by step through it in detail or diagnose *any* problems with ADB, but here is how I did it:
1) make sure you have ADB installed. There's probably a "right" way to do it from Google...I just used this file: [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers -… | Android Development and Hacking
2) you may need to update drivers and stuff, this is a PITA for me every time I try to do something, but this thread fixed it for me (go into Compter / Device Manager / right click on Unknown, Android Device, and select the ADB driver) android - ADB No Devices Found - Stack Overflow
3) In the command window enter: "adb shell wm density 420 && adb reboot" (no quotes). More detail available here: [GUIDE] How to change DPI with or without ro… | Samsung Galaxy S7
4) your phone will reboot and now you will have the same DPI as the Nexus 5X (i.e. more stuff fits on the screen)
I have found 1 'bug' so far, the digital clock widget (stock android one) has the little 'alarm' icon the wrong size. Otherwise the UI is flawless.
If you want to revert back to normal
5) In the command window enter: "adb shell wm density 480 && adb reboot"
1) make sure you have ADB installed. There's probably a "right" way to do it from Google...I just used this file: [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers -… | Android Development and Hacking
2) you may need to update drivers and stuff, this is a PITA for me every time I try to do something, but this thread fixed it for me (go into Compter / Device Manager / right click on Unknown, Android Device, and select the ADB driver) android - ADB No Devices Found - Stack Overflow
3) In the command window enter: "adb shell wm density 420 && adb reboot" (no quotes). More detail available here: [GUIDE] How to change DPI with or without ro… | Samsung Galaxy S7
4) your phone will reboot and now you will have the same DPI as the Nexus 5X (i.e. more stuff fits on the screen)
I have found 1 'bug' so far, the digital clock widget (stock android one) has the little 'alarm' icon the wrong size. Otherwise the UI is flawless.
If you want to revert back to normal
5) In the command window enter: "adb shell wm density 480 && adb reboot"