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[Android General] erkkiboy83:
.hide or show settings

hey all:

so, I started playing around with the build.prop file for my Honor 6 H60-L04. And with the Android M beta it appears as if some settings are hidden, cause the code reads like this:

ro.build.hide.settings=8;1,89GHz;2.0GB;11.00GB;16. 00GB;1080x720;4.4;3.10.30;3.0

i would like to enable these settings, so wondering which code to use, ive already tried swapping hide to show and =enable

any ideas? it appears here that its possible to downscale my screen as it worked in 5.1.1 but for some reason they have chosen to hide this option in Android M. Ive also already tested using several guides and edit the vm sizes etc through adb. but the EMUI 4.0 uses a strange shell so only system apps apply with these settings. Which in part is one of the reasons i want to enable this. the other is naturally the roughly 30% extra battery life which comes with downscaling screen. Any suggestions are welcome!
[Android General] mrpascal:
Thanks !! :)
[Android General] amirreza817:
all apps are stoping

after I made changes in build.prop and reboot all my apps are force closing.why?:confused:
[Android General] AndMau:
thx for the apport, i have a question. if i change the phone´s model, i would can install a rom with this model???
[Android General] Sickaxis79:
I can also confirm this is working on the moto x play. I never used addaptive brighness because the stock settings are much to bright.With this tweak it is better fine tuned and saves some battery. Thanks.
[Android General] AG22:
I'm trying to edit the build.prop file using this guide.

The problem is: i can't check "Root Explorer", i don't know why. My phone is rooted, of course., but when i try to check this option, it show "that function can't be done in your phone". What am I doing wrong?
[Android General] PrathameshMore:
Es explorer not working

I unlocked the boot loader, But still root explorer not working....

Please please please somebody help....I m using Nexus5x
[Android General] plisskenn:
You should put the path in your post. /system/build.prop Also, you aren't navigating to the "System file" it is the system directory or System folder (if you want to talk like windows).
[Android General] TryHardBlueonMac:
FYI, warning to anyone wanting to do this in Memu that runs 4.2.2, editing the build.prop android version and API versions will crash Memu and make all apps unstable except for some of your 3rd party system apps.
[Android General] beartek:
old info doesnt work wasted time here

see above
[Android General] Pradil:
More options to edit?

In build.prop what values(full) doesn't affect the system? As discussed, ro.build.version.release= ro.product.model= ro.product.brand=, we can change these anytime, what are the others?
[Android General] kamal2mitra:
Tried all of the properties; Works great

Changing all of the above mentioned properties didn't brick my mobile, earlier I tried to that on my own and was stuck with the bootloop. Now my question is can I change more of the properties to imitate completely different handset? If yes what are those which will not affect my mobile, I don't wantbto be stuck on the bootloop. My handset model Lenovo A6000 Plus.
[Android General] xoxiloaxox:
i ended up hear for other resent your post helped alot thanks. but i don't know what you could achieve by changing your build number. i would love a little explanation.

thanks
[Android General] starkinternal:
i bymistake changed my phone ro.version.sdk=17 to 20 please help .please fix this .my phone is mtk based android phone
[Android General] chuaj6363:
u just saved me from potentially bricking my phone

I was customising a ROM when i realised that ro.product.brand needs to be all in lowercase. I did it in uppercase
[Android General] icy201:
Hello, i have a problem with my /system not being able to mount r/w. After alot of searching i found a post saying that my build prop. In my boot.img has to be r.o secure=0 for me to be able to mount as r/w. Would just changing that in my build.prop file fix my mounting problem?
[Android General] Blackhawk2306:
Thanks a lot

Now I could finally Upgrade to Android 6 ;D
[Android General] ArshArora:
MOD EDIT: Warez discussion and links are not allowed on XDA.

Don't be a tight arse. Buy the apps.
[Android General] LordProt:
YOYo!! Its very MUCH HELPFUL!!! Viva La XDA!!
[Android General] Jasv33r:
Stuck At Boot Loop

My device got stuckes at boot loop :( as i edited my device name in build.prop nd forget to change it back and i rebooted my device and now it got stuck on boot logo of micromax :(

Device model micromax canvas silver 5 Q450

Please tell me a right way to get out from it thanks :(
[Android General] force70:
Easy...just restore the backup you made before you messed around with the build prop.

:thumbup:

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[Android General] nawazdj:
Good informative post!
[Android General] force70:
Simple answer to a simple question.

No more no less
[Android General] nawazdj:
Sorry, I can't understand. What do you mean?
[Android General] Ibuprophen:
That means that the information provided was a simple one and "no more no less" means that that no more information than what was provided and no less was needed as well.

https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/threads/78839-No-more-no-less-does-it-make-sense

Sent on my Communicator [SCH-I535] from the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise...

**IF I WAS HELPFUL IN ANY WAY THEN**

**PLZ THANK ME WITH A THUMBS UP!**
[Android General] AlexanderBlaQ:
Maybe some could help me out.... Im running a custom rom on my note 4 N910T... I want to flash a rooted stock rom and mod it myself would i be able to use my current build. Prop on my phone if I flash stock rooted rom and place a my custom roms build prop or would there be To many discrepancies sorry for the noobquestion
[Android General] Kkoberg73:
Does anyone know what PROVISIONED DEVICE means in the build prop?
[Android General] Ibuprophen:
It all depends on the context in which the "Provisioned Device" is being used. I guess you could state that it's the specific device(s) the build.prop is specifically for (sort of).

I do understand it myself but i, personally, am challenged in how to explain it via text (on this post).

So i did a little searching and found a few links that I hope you are able to get a clearer picture on its definition.

Though, some of the links are for other projects, the device provisioning is explained in their own way to help you out.

Pico (Explorer) Android Development [REF] Build prop terminology [INFO] by Red Devil

Device Provisioning File Formats - Citrix Mobile

Device Provisioning Basics - Google Developers

I hope it helps you out!

"Live Long and Prosper..."

~Ambassador S'chn T'gai Spock

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[Android General] RahulR0047:
Is there any problem if we change version/manufacturing details ?
[Android General] oogieboogie69:
help

soo i followed all the steps changed my model number & version & i still get same msg in play store (device not compatible with this version ) ive cleared my play store data removed &reinstalled my google account using a vpn ... i cant even download netflix .. please help

im on a note 4 rooted
[Android General] post-mortem:
If you just want the app installed, have you tried bypassing Google Play and sideloading the apk?
[Android General] Obi Juan kenobi:
My phone always gets stook on samsung galaxynote 3 screen when turning on
[Android General] trax92:
how can I save on sd card?
[Android General] jometzz:
Root access not allowed on apps

Sir, On my lenovo vibe k5 plus lineage 14.1 I can't use apps requires root access.. In developer options there is only one option for root access is.ADB only but not an option for apps. So I can't install apps like es file explorer , kingroot etc.which need root access ..how to fix this problem? Please help me
[Android General] post-mortem:
You need to be rooted. See if this thread helps:
[Android General] JeffG79:
[MENTION=4689871]DroidModder[/MENTION]

Hello, felow Canadian.

I was wondering how can I add Call Recording into my build.prop? What "text" do I need to add? Rogers BTW if that matters
[Android General] opeth_fr:
ESFILEManager; I dont see anything like this "Root Setting" in setting menu.

---------- Post added at 06:36 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:57 AM ----------

And what its "Mount File System"?
[Android General] post-mortem:
Look again! There is an option called "Root Explorer" in the picture you provided, and it's currently enabled.
[Android General] SebaS-DG:
Why this is not working in Moto G4 PLus with lineageOs 14.1?

I rebot my phone, and changes seems to not be applied...
[Android General] Vishwas sharma:
help me please!

Bro, Please help me I change the entire build.prop file in my phone and now my phone doesn't do anything I switch my phone Micromax canvas pep build.prop file to google pixel xl and now I'm in trouble my phone is on but don't let me do anything Please help me bro give me any idea that how I change or restore its build.prop file, please help!
[Android General] DenisEhm:
So I've done this several times in the past, but I updated flashed and re-rooted yesterday and now every time I edit build.prop, it's returned to its previous state after reboot. Any idea what's going on here? Galaxy S7 on stock ROM.
[Android General] tripping singer:
Great
[Android General] king kalyan001:
Any software problem

After editing build.prop any software problem is there..I mean chance of bricking of phone...
[Android General] Sharifuzzaman Shojib:
i have edited that file.But now My Phone is unrooted.So I am unable to edit the file.Moreover I am Unable to Root it again cause I edited The operating System version & Code (original OS:4.2.2,After editing:4.4.2,CODE:KOT49H).So What should I do to get the original 'Build.prop' File? Is there Any way to rollback my device just as previous without flash?

Please give me a quick Reply..
[Android General] rexmako:
Please, can this help get our Google play certified? I can watch DSTV from my device because it's not Google play certified. Please, I need urgent solution. Thanks

---------- Post added at 04:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 PM ----------

Sorry, meant I can't watch DSTV
[Android General] Marcusal:
What is samsung galaxy note 9's product brand??
[Android General] Spannerman0162:
Xperia Z5 Model ID properties file location

I am hoping in this thread about the build.prop modification that someone may have experience of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium. My model number became corrupted after attempting to load an incorrectly named Custom ROM. It should be an E6883 dual sim but it continually returns E6633 when using tools like Sony Companion or TWRP. It seems the custom ROM was not for the E6883 and that installation attempt has overwritten some essential configuration or property files in the Android system. I have manually edited the build.prop file in the system folder and also the custom.prop file in oem folder. This helps the model ID indicated in the phone settings but there must be at least one more file somewhere. Can anyone help please? The phone is operating OK as E6633 so I could leave it like that but there are occasional bugs and it would be great to install a proper E6883 ROM like Revolution REmix if possible. No more Moonbreakers for this phone. Thanks for any help.
[Android General] The xo:
Crash after editing build.prop

I have rooted galaxy grand 2 , after changing ( build.version.release , product.model , product.brand and sdk version ) i restarted my phone and all apps keep stopping except some system apps like camera , galary . Even ex explorer so, i can't restore it to default. Please help !
[Android General] Somnath007:
Is it possible to edit build print without rooting?
[Android General] Deeni131:
can I used this method now that pes19 refuse to work on lollipop?
[Android General] TopGun2000:
All the existing prop editor Apps don't seem to work with Android Q (10). An update is probably needed from the developers...
[Android General] Supermatt01:
I see this is old but for anyone else's sake; if you've got TWRP recovery, use aroma file manager for putting a new build prop in.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646108

So first: download that. Then get your original build prop values edited back on by copying the prop file into the sd card and pass it along to a computer where you can edit the text. Pass it back to the sd card. Boot the TWRP. Flash the aroma file manager again. Delete the old prop or rename it to something that won't be used at boot time. Paste the new build prop in the system folder. Side note: you may have to mount the system in TWRP mount settings before flashing the file manager or you won't be able to work in that side of the system.
[Android General] Untitled_neo:
Hello, I checked all build.prop on my device (xiaomi redmi 9 note). It gave me 7 files:

/product/build.prop

/vendor/odm/etc/build.prop

/vendor/build.prop

/sbin/.magisk/mirror/product/build.prop

/sbin/.magisk/mirror/vendor/odm/etc/build.prop

/sbin/.magisk/mirror/vendor/build.prop

/system/build.prop

But none has 'ro.product.model' line.

for file in $(cat allBuild.txt); do echo $file; cat $file | grep 'ro.product.model'; done

result is null.

Pls help what is wrong with build.prop

P.S. if grep 'ro.product' it gives a lot of matches. But what is correct prop file to change, if I want change a device name.
[Android General] Tutruelove:
Amigo tengo un moto G60 y segui tus pasos pero a la hora de abrir el buil.prop me dice que no se puede leer el contenido, alguna solucion?

Mod translation: Friend I have a G60 motorcycle and I followed your steps but when opening the buil.prop it tells me that the content cannot be read, any solution?
[Android General] diabolyk34:
Hi,

With es file explorer 4.4.0.2.1 from apkpure, when i select Root, give it rights, and when try to open build.prop it says that it's impossible to open... Why ?
[Android General] pablo11:
Because you don't really have root access
[Android General] xidotx:
I thought you had to run a chmod command in terminal when you edit system files or use the permission settings in espro giving the file what ever read ,write accessibility the file needs?
[Android General] Ru_bic:
Thanks mate

As you know huawei devices can't use gms

So I was wondering if we use this method is it possible to bypass that restriction?
[Android General] Shinkoku:
Changing Android version still does not allow to install apps for that version. Anyone knows why? Do I need to change something else not just version?
[Android General] DroidModder:
Yes, by editing the build.prop and modifying the Product name/model and manu, you can then start running apps, etc that may not be supported
[Android General] winctrlaltdel:
Will this work to re-perform a software update?

I have a Pantech Crossover and Pantech has a PC Program to install from Froyo to Gingerbread. By changing the software version will this fake the Windows Program into re-installing the update?
[Android General] akshay999:
Hey thanks a lot for the tutorial:D
[Android General] DroidModder:
Not to my knowledge..editing the build.prop basically just fakes the devices system...I can do some research for you on this and let you know
[Android General] winctrlaltdel:
That would be greatly appreciated. I don't know where else the windows program would pull that information from. The program may update baseband information as well but I don't think it would have any affect on what release of Android is currently flashed. The windows proggy is a Sideload install FYI.
[Android General] Thomas vdb:
Really usefull bcz sometimes i got incompatible issues with gameloft games than i change my phone in build.prop just to htc desire hd and then they will work ;) 1
[Android General] saiz136:
I use ROM Toolbox by Jrummy, it's a lot more easier. :thumbup:

Sent from my LG Prada 3.0
[Android General] NeBouse:
This.

Or you can use tha dedicated app from Jrummy : build.prop editor

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5qcnVtbXkuYXBwcy5idWlsZC5wcm9wLmVkaXRvciJd
[Android General] saiz136:
Yes, but the ROM Toolbox is a complete set. :D

Sent from LG Prada 3.0 ICS 4.0.4
[Android General] DroidModder:
Exactly. This was the primary reason i did it. I will have screenies up soon just in case someone wants to see
[Android General] eswar539:
i did this

I tried to change my phone model to from Galaxy s2 to s3 and rebooted and now my phone hangs on and don't turn on. I am crying like hell.anyone please help me please :crying::crying:
[Android General] DroidModder:
What did you do? Did you follow my instructions above?
[Android General] helpermonkey:
Hey there,

So I have a samsung galaxy tab 7.7 and I tried this ... I changed the model to Nexus S. Since then I can't boot my device. I have managed to get a response by plugging it in to the wall charger and then hitting the power button - at which point it takes me to the battery charge screen. However, I cannot boot into android. I made a backup of the build.prop on my sd card; do you have any tips on how to restore functionality?
[Android General] DroidModder:
Did you change the model number?

Sent from my BAKED GS3
[Android General] helpermonkey:
I changed it to Nexus S
[Android General] DroidModder:
Just Nexus S or the Nexus S' model number.?

Sent from my BAKED GS3
[Android General] helpermonkey:
just nexus s, the few tutorials i found said that was sufficient ... i can only find one of them that i looked at redmondpie.com/how-to-install-incompatible-apps-from-android-market-for-unsupported-devices
[Android General] DroidModder:
Do you have a nandroid you can restore to?

Sent from my BAKED GS3
[Android General] helpermonkey:
you know, that's a great suggestion - and i sat there going - i should probably back this sucker up before i do the edit. Sadly, I didn't do that! I made a backup of the individual file, but not a full nandroid backup. Feel free to insert the "you didn't make a backup?" barbs! :)
[Android General] grinder777:
Try to find a kernel with aroma file manager. Then you can restore your build.prop backup :)

SGS - Beast 4.2.1 - sema 2.9.0 - Thanx2all
[Android General] ksarmalkar:
Thas great, few days back wanted to edit my keyboard layout, i guess this trick will work for me.
[Android General] helpermonkey:
Thanks, another good suggestion .... that said don't have clockwork on my tablet. When I rooted it (and I don't have those instructions anymore), I ended up with ODIN Mode on my tablet, so pushing the power and down button putts me into a 2 option menu that informs you about the "dangers" of a custom ROM. If you hit up to continue, you're taken to a screen that says "Odin Mode // Product Name: SCH-i1815 // Custom Binary Download: No // Current Dinary Samsung Official" and then in the center it says "Downloading, do not turn off target!!"

When it's plugged into my computer, it's recognized as a samsung device thanks to the drivers I installed; however, that's about all it does!
[Android General] grinder777:
You need to find the kernel as '.tar' file. This one you can flash via odin. Than you have cwm and can do what is needed.

Look in your phones thread to find a kernel (with file manager).

SGS - Beast 4.2.1 - sema 2.9.0 - Thanx2all
[Android General] DroidModder:
Exactly. Using Odin to flash the tar.md5 will restore your build.prop file

Sent from my BAKED GS3
[Android General] helpermonkey:
thanks for the tips y'all, i will try this as soon as i have a second and report back.
[Android General] DroidModder:
Okay. Anymore questions just ask

Sent from my BAKED GS3
[Android General] hellfish:
thanks
[Android General] :
Perfect, exactly what I needed.

Thanks.
[Android General] helpermonkey:
thanks y'all for your patience with me - so I posted about this in the Galaxy Tab forum and was pointed to this post (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36472054#post36472054) It does not reference anything about a Aroma though. Is there anything in there that will help me out?

Just as a reminder, my ability to interact with my device is limited. When i plug it into win7, it shows up during the driver installation as a samsung device; however, it will not act as a usb storage device. On the pad itself, when pressing the volume and power - i get a warning about installing custom roms. and given the option to continue or cancel and restart. Restarting does nothing, volume up puts it into odin mode but no mention of installing a rom from zip or anything, it just starts with "downloading update"
[Android General] angad420:
build prop problems

sir i am using micromax funbook talk p350 tablet ics tablet 4.0.3 ,and want to work some game loft games on it.and for this i have to change my model number from micromax funbook talk p350 .to samsung gt-i9100 or any other ,but sir i want to tell you that by using es file explorer i succesfully change my ,buil.prop and model number to 2nd.but in settings it remains as first as micromax funbook p350,and in build.prop file its says that device model is samsung gt-i9100,and after changing the build.prop file and when for changes to be done i restart my tab ,and one more file in system folder (build.prop.bak ) pop up on automatticaly in system folder,,,,,, sir plz help ,me how i let the changes and change my device model number in build.prop,succesfully .and after mc3 works.please

please please

thanks in advance
[Android General] DroidModder:
When you went to edit the build.prop, did you save your changes?
[Android General] grinder777:
Maybe limited, but you have download mode... At least enough.

You said it is Galaxy Tab, I was looking there for kernels and found a member called af942 who is creating ROMs and kernels

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1328999

Contact him and ask if he knows a kernel includes a File Manager (Aroma) If not... flash any kind of other ROM and loose your data... There are many ROMs - stock and cm, surly you will find something good.

Good Luck!

md p9516 - root -waiting for cwm -- thnx2all
[Android General] helpermonkey:
thank you kindly! I will look into that and let you know how everything goes.
[Android General] mj111996:
.bak

i have to delete build.prop.bak or

not?
[Android General] angad420:
yes i have saved my changes.....,all of my build.prop file succesfully changed even model number also in build.prop file.but in settings it remains as first as micromax funbook p350.not samsung gt-i9100,help me please
[Android General] DroidModder:
You can delete the backup of build.prop if you want. It will "reset" when you flash other roms
[Android General] DroidModder:
You need to go and also change the manufacturer as well. the device will recognize that the Model Number and manufacturer do not match
[Android General] Batman Beyond:
If i do this, will i be able to play the Tegra/THD Games on my device? (Galaxy Note II)

Looking for Chainfire Alternative..
[Android General] DroidModder:
You probably can already because of the hardware you have but you can do it because the games for Tegra Devices may be exclusively optimized for them
[Android General] KidCarter93:
DroidModder, would you mind adding the other methods to the OP aswell?

The ones already mentioned in this thread, so build.prop editor app from Play Store and using the build.prop editor option in ROM Toolbox.

It can give new users more than one option by doing so :)
[Android General] DroidModder:
Oh yeah, Just PM me the links to the apps so i can add them :)
[Android General] varun90rulz:
Not working for me

No matter how many times i do it, I always end up in a bootloop, Samsung animation >> LOGO Samsung >>Vibrate >> again Samsung animation >> loop.. :confused::confused::confused:
[Android General] bedi.gursimran:
Sorry if someone has allready asked this but for instance if I make my galaxy s2 to s3 can I still flash roms, kernel and stuff like that. Thanks
[Android General] post-mortem:
I think your build.prop file will get overwritten. You'd just have to edit it again.

I'm not 100% sure if flashing a kernel will overwrite it, it may not. Try it, and see what happens.

After you make a backup, of course! ;)