Linux Basics: How to change Screen Resolution in Linux (Command Line)

Author: Jeremy Druin
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Video shows how to change or set the screen resolution in Linux. The demo uses Ubuntu Linux, but the xrandr program is available in many different Linux distributions including Debian Linux, Kali Linux and Ubuntu Linux. Having a screen resolution problem is annoying but can be simple to fix. The xrandr program is a Linux Bash Command Line program.
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[@adrianwalker9917]

I watched several videos which were all a waste of my time and then I found this one. This was exactly what I was looking for and worked like a charm. Thanks so much!

[@xtramindglobal]

five hours later then finally found what I was looking...THANKS A LOT!!

[@gagan2469]

I just wanted the 12th resolution and i typed xrandr -s 12 and it was wonderful!! thanks !!

[@johnsandoval347]

Got it... Sure wish I had found your vid last year. Thanks

[@WorkoutFeed]

watched 3 other videos that did like 20 more commands and I followed them and they didnt work but your actually a messiah thank you for helping me :)

[@amixofgeekcontent]

Thanks! I accidentally set my resolution to too low and couldn't do anything on my pc. I was afraid I had to re-install my OS but this video fixed it. Thanks!

[@webpwnized]

You are welcome

[@vijayswamy2564]

I was using Zorin OS on Oracle Virtualbox and your instructions worked perfectly. Thank you very much for your video and helping us. Regards

[@matts6165]

Simple. Quick. Perfect! thanks

[@clakoclakson]

Thanks for your time! quick, easy and effective! UPvote for you

[@jeurisvinas5409]

Thanks just starting on linux stuff.

[@cristianblanco3488]

This is gold!

[@zero1r649]

Still learning, ty!

[@koosi987]

very useful, thanks

[@FullyVers]

Thanks! Simple clear instructions

[@jasdeep_s96]

Thank you soo much mate!

[@vineetkumar3422]

how do i customize the aspect ratio???
please tell me..... ASAP

[@pushpendersinghrathore4348]

thank you for making this video
its really help full

[@webpwnized]

Glad it helped

[@edensfavs3186]

So Helpful - Thanks so very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kirubelman3478]

thanks its work

[@_Umbrael_]

What if I have a resolution maximum that is not listed such as 1980x1080 and I would like to make that my res?

[@VictorYarema]

If it is not listed than may be it is simply not supported by some component at some level. In your case it may be the driver that is being used by X server (at the moment when you were querying the modes, there can be other drivers available).

[@itsvollx9684]

I'm Starting learning Linux and math and other os

[@ikrammaududi6205]

Thanks...., it is spot on

[@drdoom6376]

thankz dude you saved my day
thnkz a lot sir

[@bipulsingh5216]

Thnx man

[@tomoli1]

Thanks dude, this fixed it :)

[@SK-gk8qr]

thanx dawg

[@somerandomguy6136]

it says there is only 1 display but before when i was using win10 pro i can change reso pls help

[@thomsontpaulson1866]

Thank you❤

[@arulmks2571]

NICE

[@somedatussr4323]

Only one resolution Is supported. What can I do?

[@PramodShetty]

thanks

[@eprestrombozis33]

Thank you!!!

[@lilggs4813]

S command not found

[@cwclifford]

That’s great. What a fucking painful OS.

[@cwclifford]

It is awful. Cheap, flexible, but awful.

[@namelessking3449]

useful mate

[@bonb2576]

I love you

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[@itsKhaleeque]

Thank you so much man