How to fake another device in Android Market with root

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I'm trying to download a game that Android Market says is incompatible with my device. However, I'll be upgrading later and don't want to miss this sale.

Is there a way to edit a file (I'm guessing the build.prop) to fake another device so that Android Market lets me download the app?

Originally Posted by itch808

I'm trying to download a game that Android Market says is incompatible with my device. However, I'll be upgrading later and don't want to miss this sale.

Is there a way to edit a file (I'm guessing the build.prop) to fake another device so that Android Market lets me download the app?

change the build.prop look for the line that says 240 dpi. change it to 160 for tabs

need to clear market data via settings > applications > manage applications

Originally Posted by synisterwolf

change the build.prop look for the line that says 240 dpi. change it to 160 for tabs

need to clear market data via settings > applications > manage applications

Unfortunately, that didn't work for me. I tried all sorts of things. Emulating a Nexus S, GT-I9000, HTC vision, none worked.

Originally Posted by itch808

Unfortunately, that didn't work for me. I tried all sorts of things. Emulating a Nexus S, GT-I9000, HTC vision, none worked.

You need to find the ro.build.fingerprint for a device the app is available for and then switch it out for thr one in your /system/build.prop file. You will also need to wipe cache, dalvik-cache, and clear the market apps data thru the settings-applications menu.

Originally Posted by cmlusco

You need to find the ro.build.fingerprint for a device the app is available for and then switch it out for thr one in your /system/build.prop file. You will also need to wipe cache, dalvik-cache, and clear the market apps data thru the settings-applications menu.

Any tips what I should add?

I'm trying to purchase Asphalt 6 HD from the 10 million for 10 days sale

Originally Posted by itch808

Any tips what I should add?

I'm trying to purchase Asphalt 6 HD from the 10 million for 10 days sale

Well i checked out the app thru the market to see if any comments stated a working phone model and noticed the reviews are pretty bad, and a lot of people claming it is not working for their newer phones. Im not familiar with the game. Your best bet would be to contact the developer and ask them what newer phones you may upgrade to are supported. Then google "ro.build.prop 'phone model'" and try to find the full fingerprint. Once you find it, replace the one in your build.prop and then try to buy it.

Lol yeah my way is only for simulation of tab vs phone. No clue on a whole foot print change.

Sent from my sexy assistant. (AMOLED HTC Incredible)

This is the fingerprint for the desire hd a supposed compatiabl phone for the game.

 ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_bravo/bravo:2.3.3/GRI40/96875.1:user/release-keys

Originally Posted by cmlusco

This is the fingerprint for the desire hd a supposed compatiabl phone for the game.

 ro.build.fingerprint=htc_wwe/htc_bravo/bravo:2.3.3/GRI40/96875.1:user/release-keys

Tried, didn't work.

I then even tried adding these changes:

ro.product.model=Desire HD
ro.product.brand=htc_wwe
ro.product.name=htc_ace
ro.product.device=bravo
ro.product.board=bravo
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.build.product=bravo

Rebooted, cleared cache. Still no go.

Originally Posted by itch808

Tried, didn't work.

I then even tried adding these changes:

ro.product.model=Desire HD
ro.product.brand=htc_wwe
ro.product.name=htc_ace
ro.product.device=bravo
ro.product.board=bravo
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.build.product=bravo

Rebooted, cleared cache. Still no go.

Did you clear the data from the market? Menu - settings - applications- all tab select market and press force stop and then clear data.