[Q] Edit Build Prop

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There are many threads on editing the build prop after flashing but I want to know how to edit before I upload and flash.

I believe all I have to do is...
- Open the Zip with 7zip or Win zip ect.
- Open the build prop with word pad
- Change the items I wish to edit
- Save File
- Transfer rom to the SD and load with CR

Am I wrong here?

Should work. I used that method to edit my default.xml in CoreDroid to change my device name before flashing.

You can also do it straight from your device using the application from the android market; Absolute System

Originally Posted by Johnn_ares

There are many threads on editing the build prop after flashing but I want to know how to edit before I upload and flash.

I believe all I have to do is...
- Open the Zip with 7zip or Win zip ect.
- Open the build prop with word pad
- Change the items I wish to edit
- Save File
- Transfer rom to the SD and load with CR

Am I wrong here?

So you're saying you want to edit it in the ROM itself, first?

What would be the functional advantage of doing this? To have a personalized version of the ROM or something?

Unless I'm misunderstanding you, what happens when the ROM itself is updated by the dev? Any changes you made pre-flash to an obsolete ROM would be irrelevant if the updated ROM required a full wipe, or if you change roms, where a full wipe is recommended.

Just trying to determine your logic.

Essentially I want to name my device "Inspire 4G" not "Desire HD".
That has been driving me nuts ever sense I started changing roms on this phone

I also wanted to try changing the hsupa from 6 to 7 and the hsxpa 2 to 3 not sure if that will make a difference to my phone but was going to give it a whirl.

And as far as updates I always do full wipes /install saves the occasional head ache. so editing it before the install works for me

Originally Posted by Johnn_ares

Essentially I want to name my device "Inspire 4G" not "Desire HD".
That has been driving me nuts ever sense I started changing roms on this phone

I also wanted to try changing the hsupa from 6 to 7 and the hsxpa 2 to 3 not sure if that will make a difference to my phone but was going to give it a whirl.

And as far as updates I always do full wipes /install saves the occasional head ache. so editing it before the install works for me

In that case, you have to edit the default.xml in /system/customize/CID, and it does have to be done before flashing. I have a screenshot of my about phone in CoreDroid 6.8 to prove that which I just said.

Originally Posted by Johnn_ares

Essentially I want to name my device "Inspire 4G" not "Desire HD".
That has been driving me nuts ever sense I started changing roms on this phone

I also wanted to try changing the hsupa from 6 to 7 and the hsxpa 2 to 3 not sure if that will make a difference to my phone but was going to give it a whirl.

And as far as updates I always do full wipes /install saves the occasional head ache. so editing it before the install works for me

Download root explorer and change it to rewrite, u now can change all the stuff u want, just be careful. I have used this for all changes needed and works like a charm. Reboot after u change something as well. Hope this helps

Doin' work from my beast Inspire on ARHD

Originally Posted by vdubman28

Download root explorer and change it to rewrite, u now can change all the stuff u want, just be careful. I have used this for all changes needed and works like a charm. Reboot after u change something as well. Hope this helps

Doin' work from my beast Inspire on ARHD

Editing build.prop on an installed ROM _WILL NOT_ change the device name on the 'about phone' screen, at least not on a Sense ROM. Guaranteed, but you can try if you want.

Originally Posted by ST3ALTHPSYCH0

Editing build.prop on an installed ROM _WILL NOT_ change the device name on the 'about phone' screen, at least not on a Sense ROM. Guaranteed, but you can try if you want.

As you alluded to, editing build.prop *does* change the About Phone>>Device Name in a GB AOSP ROM. The line is ro.product.model

Dang Scott everytime I see you.post,it's criticizing someone or putting your two.cents in. Lmao gotta love it

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