[GUIDE] How to edit build.prop on any Android device!

[post-mortem]

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

You need to be rooted. See if this thread helps:

 

[JeffG79]

@DroidModder

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

 

[opeth_fr]

ESFILEManager; I dont see anything like this "Root Setting" in setting menu.

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And what its "Mount File System"?

 

[post-mortem]

ESFILEManager; I dont see anything like this "Root Setting" in setting menu.

Look again! There is an option called "Root Explorer" in the picture you provided, and it's currently enabled.

 

[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...

 

[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!

 

[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.

 

[tripping singer]

Great

 

[king kalyan001]

Any software problem

After editing build.prop any software problem is there..I mean chance of bricking of phone...

 

[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..

 

[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

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Sorry, meant I can't watch DSTV

 

[Marcusal]

What is samsung galaxy note 9's product brand??

 

[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.

 

[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 !

 

[Somnath007]

Is it possible to edit build print without rooting?

 

[Deeni131]

can I used this method now that pes19 refuse to work on lollipop?

 

[TopGun2000]

All the existing prop editor Apps don't seem to work with Android Q (10). An update is probably needed from the developers...

 

[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://forum.xda-developers.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.

 

[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.

 

[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?