[Q] editing the build.prop has no effect on Polaroid PMID4311

iJimaniac · Nov 20, 2012

Hello, I have a few questions concerning the Polaroid PMID4311 (a cheapo 4.3 inch allwinner CPU device running 4.0 my little brother picked up). Fist off let me say I am no noob at android, and have had much experience modding my galaxy player. The problem is he wants to play some Gameloft games (nova 2, asphalt 6), but of course they give infamous "this device is not compatible request a refund" message. So no biggie, I just change the model in build.prop, right? Now here is the mystery; it doesn't make any difference what I change the model to - it still gives the error and still shows the original model under "about device" in system settings. I have done this countless times on other devices with no problem. I have checked the default.prop, and the boot image is insecure (ro.secure=0). The device came rooted. Any thoughts? Also, if anyone has this device, I seem to have lost my backup of the original build.prop, and would appreciate a copy. Thank you!

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jonahly · Nov 20, 2012

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iJimaniac said:
Hello, I have a few questions concerning the Polaroid PMID4311 (a cheapo 4.3 inch allwinner CPU device running 4.0 my little brother picked up). Fist off let me say I am no noob at android, and have had much experience modding my galaxy player. The problem is he wants to play some Gameloft games (nova 2, asphalt 6), but of course they give infamous "this device is not compatible request a refund" message. So no biggie, I just change the model in build.prop, right? Now here is the mystery; it doesn't make any difference what I change the model to - it still gives the error and still shows the original model under "about device" in system settings. I have done this countless times on other devices with no problem. I have checked the default.prop, and the boot image is insecure (ro.secure=0). The device came rooted. Any thoughts? Also, if anyone has this device, I seem to have lost my backup of the original build.prop, and would appreciate a copy. Thank you!

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I got two things.. >>Random> We both have the same device :0

Ok.. Try compiling it on your computer once finished? That may help.

And I don't have a original my brother messes with my tablet.. I'm just starting to code in C++

iJimaniac · Nov 20, 2012

jonahly said:
I got two things.. >>Random> We both have the same device :0

Ok.. Try compiling it on your computer once finished? That may help.

And I don't have a original my brother messes with my tablet.. I'm just starting to code in C++

Hey, thanks for the reply! I'm not sure I understand what you want me to compile?

And if you're just starting to code in c++, you're 1-up on me

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jonahly · Nov 20, 2012

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iJimaniac said:
Hey, thanks for the reply! I'm not sure I understand what you want me to compile?

And if you're just starting to code in c++, you're 1-up on me

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Try compiling the Build.prop once edited (Edit, Save, Compile.) If that doesn't work google.

iJimaniac · Nov 20, 2012

jonahly said:
Try compiling the Build.prop once edited (Edit, Save, Compile.) If that doesn't work google.

I have never heard of compiling build.prop before, what do you use to compile it?

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jonahly · Nov 21, 2012

Don't worry about 'compiling" use a usb - edit on computer save it. Put it back where it goes

I wasn't good at it earlier.. But I got it figured out.. please give me a thanks

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iJimaniac · Nov 21, 2012

jonahly said:
Don't worry about 'compiling" use a usb - edit on computer save it. Put it back where it goes I wasn't good at it earlier.. But I got it figured out.. please give me a thanks

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Well, I have edited it, and I do know what I am doing, but there is no effect. I'll give you a thanks just because I like making people happy.

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jonahly · Nov 21, 2012

What OS are you using? If you use windows it won't work.. Try getting Gedit on your computer.

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iJimaniac · Nov 21, 2012

jonahly said:
What OS are you using? If you use windows it won't work.. Try getting Gedit on your computer.

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I use notepad++ on windows, but have also edited it on the device using root explorer. I know this isn't the issue since certain properties will work if I change them (example: I can change the firmware version from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2).

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jonahly · Nov 24, 2012

Ok, get root explorer plus, using web. Edit build.prop with text editor. Delete backup. Turn off tablet. Turn back on. Done!

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iJimaniac · Nov 25, 2012

jonahly said:
Ok, get root explorer plus, using web. Edit build.prop with text editor. Delete backup. Turn off tablet. Turn back on. Done!

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Dude, I'm not an idiot! I have been telling you I have already done this multiple times. I know perfectly well how to edit a build.prop, but what I am saying it's it seems to have no effect on this device for some reason. I really don't need to figure it out anymore since I just edited the apks to remove the compatibly check.

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jonahly · Feb 28, 2013

Sorry was more stupid back then get root explorer and edit it once you have done so reboot. If that doesn't work maybe what you are trying to do on there doesn't work look at the experience in my eyes

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jonahly · Apr 11, 2013

I just want to get this out of the way.. Install superuser then edit the build.Prop
Should work.
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