[HOW TO]Edit Build.prop in leaked ICS to A500 ICS - Acer Iconia Tab A100

If you want to edit build prop to emulate a500 to see a500 games and apps from Market on ICS, you can follow crossix root mod and edit the build.prop under /data/local/rootme/loop
Thanks to crossix for his root and help with build prop location for his root method. Please thank him as I would not be able to figure this out if it weren't for him.
Another method root procedure. Can now R/O system folder.
Edit build.prop under /system for this root mod. Thanks to ZeroNull
Make sure to make a back up of original or rename it.
And remember this is for ICS only. HC build.prop mod can be found here.
Here's where I found the a500 ICS build.prop. I downloaded the ICS leak for a500 and extracted the build.prop file in the system folder.
Heres are the lines I edited on my a100 ICS build prop which worked the 1st time around. But according to crossix you probably just need to update the 2 ro.build lines but I havent done it that way yet.
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ro.product.model=A500
ro.product.brand=acer
ro.product.name=a500_ww_gen1
ro.product.device=picasso
ro.product.board=picasso
ro.build.description=a500_ww_gen1-user 4.0.3 IML74K 1328620975 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=acer/a500_ww_gen1/picasso:4.0.3/IML74K/1328620975:user/release-keys
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Save and reboot for it to take effect
Please be careful to edit the exact lines or you may brick your device. If you do brick a hard reset or flash update.zip again should bring the original back.
Crossix mentioned he will eventually work on an enhanced build.prop for us in the future so for now you can use this til then.

Good job.
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I keep getting an error has occured, can't save.

jakob95 said:
I keep getting an error has occured, can't save.
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Once you do crossix root and if its successful you will have a build.prop file in
/data/local/rootme/loop/
You need to edit this one. I think you're editing the one in /system

New root method. Thanks to ZeroNull. Updated OP.

thank you for this tutorial... i modified my build.prop and it works but i have a question for you guys...can anyone see hero of sparta on google play? Because i can not see it.

I edited build.prop under /system using ES File Explorer and the device recognizes it as A500 now, but I still have many apps missing from my Play Store.

eruisi said:
I edited build.prop under /system using ES File Explorer and the device recognizes it as A500 now, but I still have many apps missing from my Play Store.
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If the apps are not compatible with the A500 (or at least stated as so), then those apps will still not be visible.

Theonew said:
If the apps are not compatible with the A500 (or at least stated as so), then those apps will still not be visible.
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How to 100% eliminate this limitation then? Should I install a custom ROM (e.g., CM9 or FLEX-A100-REAPER-RF1-EXTREME-EDITION, etc)?

eruisi said:
How to 100% eliminate this limitation then? Should I install a custom ROM (e.g., CM9 or FLEX-A100-REAPER-RF1-EXTREME-EDITION, etc)?
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Changing your rom will not help in this situation. There is no way to "100%" get rid of that limitation but there are ways to lessen it. You could try editing your build.prop to some other tab which lists those apps as compatible.

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[How To] Stop annoying OTA notifiication on 3.1

If you are on 3.1 still like I am, I bet you are getting extremely frustrated when the Update notification keeps popping up (Where is that damn never ask me again button??!!)
Well here is the fix! I do not take responsibility if this breaks your xoom, computer, or your face
First try deleting the zip file out of your /cache/ folder (did not work for me)
Then try replacing your build.prop file with the following
***Please note this has been only tested on Tiamat 1.1 rom running Android 3.1****
Instructions:<
ADB:
Extract build.prop to your ADB folder
ADB Remount (should say successful)
ADB push build.prop system/
ADB Reboot
Using Root Explorer, make system writable
move build.prop and replace exisiting
Reboot.
Why dont you want to update?
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iccy said:
Why dont you want to update?
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because the update offers nothing that I don't already have on my rooted and heavily modified version of 3.1.
It takes to long for me to get everything set up just the way I like it, so until an update actually gives us anything worth while, I'm content staying "back" at 3.1, with all the bells& whistles. I can read & write to my sd,overclock, undervolt, read & write to external drives, etc.
What am I missing from 3.2?
-Killed my Swype installation, which was a deal-breaker for me.
I just removed the zip from cache, said instal update then hit cancel when it failed to reboot and haven't had it since
Thanks!
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Psychokitty said:
because the update offers nothing that I don't already have on my rooted and heavily modified version of 3.1.
It takes to long for me to get everything set up just the way I like it, so until an update actually gives us anything worth while, I'm content staying "back" at 3.1, with all the bells& whistles. I can read & write to my sd,overclock, undervolt, read & write to external drives, etc.
What am I missing from 3.2?
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Your right there fella,
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dopediculous said:
I just removed the zip from cache, said instal update then hit cancel when it failed to reboot and haven't had it since
Thanks!
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Where does it cache to?
EDIT - nevermind.. duh.. the cache...
For those wanting to stop the OTA nag, I've found that Solarnz's fix (modpack 3) for the Moray ROM works on the stock ROM as well.
help, i use Root Explorer and rename my build.prop to build.propo, and copy you build.prop in to 3.2 xoom system, after reboot allway stay in the honeycomb logo.... is their anyway to change back my build.propo to build.prop?? thanks~
mhz1000a said:
help, i use Root Explorer and rename my build.prop to build.propo, and copy you build.prop in to 3.2 xoom system, after reboot allway stay in the honeycomb logo.... is their anyway to change back my build.propo to build.prop?? thanks~
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The file I posted was only for 3.1 Android systems. I would recommend restoring from a Nandroid backup, but if you do not have one you will need to jump on IRC so one of our genius's can assist you on restoring your original files.
I already applied this and I think it works.. Thank you very much...

Modded my build prop and cant install certain apps now!

Hello, I recently rooted my phone as so I can have google wallet on my S3. I used a build prop hack and a modded google wallet apk so I can use it (It works great btw!!! ) but now when I go back to change my build prop back to what its supposed to be and save it. Ill reboot my phone for changes to take effect and itll go into a boot loop. Ill have to go into recovery mode to restore a working nanodroid and im stuck with the same build prop. The build prop has my phone listed as a htc jewel and when i DL certain apps from market its says your device is not comptabile, but i know it should be, come on it's a S3. I tried download brothers in arms and it wouldnt install, i had brothers in arms on my htc sensation no problem.....help....help....help
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Install a different ROM and don't bother with the build.prop change?
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Make sure there is a blank line at the end of your build.prop.
I dont know if that'll cause your problem but if there is no blank line it won't be read.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Make sure there is a blank line at the end of your build.prop.
I dont know if that'll cause your problem but if there is no blank line it won't be read.
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Check the screen shot below. I edited those lines so I can having working wallet. I know what the default values should be, but are you saying when i edit those back, put a space afterwards? Just wanna make sure i follow what youre saying
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So you used the Jewel code to get Wallet installed? Then signed up and everything, changed the code back to the S3...But it won't stick? Are you using Root Explorer? I think you may have to use that program... I remember reading that if you use ES explorer... It doesn't save the changes or something like that.
So maybe just try using a different explorer to edit and save the file?
No, you shouldn't need a space after the values you entered.
The blank space needs to be at the very end of the build.prop. The very last line should be a line with nothing in it.
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Honestly, make sure everything is correct. No typos what so ever. I made a recovery script that was missing a " ; " symbol and it wouldn't work. Typos are very picky when editing build.prop files or any text file in the system.
And what I would do,
Flash the ROM you currently are running
Make a copy of the default build.prop
Make your edits
Reboot
Then restore the backup. Don't edit anything, just restore the backup. If using root explorer, it creates a backup for you. So what I do is rename the build.prop.bak file and get rid of .bak file extension. Then reboot.
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I completely forgot about the automatic backup in root explorer. Good call.
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DocHoliday77 said:
I completely forgot about the automatic backup in root explorer. Good call.
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GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!​
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Suppose to use root explorer to change out the build prop, after the google prepaid card is up and running, open back up root explorer, delete the build prop and rename the backup build prop to original build.prop and you should be ready to go. I had it happen once where I couldn't download anything on the market til I realize I forgot to change back the build prop
Kid Poker said:
Suppose to use root explorer to change out the build prop, after the google prepaid card is up and running, open back up root explorer, delete the build prop and rename the backup build prop to original build.prop and you should be ready to go. I had it happen once where I couldn't download anything on the market til I realize I forgot to change back the build prop
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Always make a copy and save it on your computer... use android comander its most simple way to download stuff from android to computer using ADB its just ADB with windows interface... awesome for simple stuff that your to lazy to use ADb for.

[Q] Step-by-step guide REQUEST, how to edit build.prop

This is more than likely in the wrong section, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to take the time to guide me on editing the build prop file. I've been reading on it yet only find information for putting into the build.prop. I played around with crossix root method but was not receiving root. I was able to obtain root using the ''easy root'' method. I still don't know how to properly edit the build.prop. I am coming over from rooting and modding my LG-P999 (G2x) so I'm not a complete noob,but have never messed with build.props before.
In the end I would like to do the edit that makes our A100 appear as the A500. I have a huge collection of HD games, mainly gameloft titles. I didn't know that upgrading to stock ICS made so many titles unplayable.
I cannot locate a /rootme folder anywhere in the system partition via ESFile explorer, and the only build.prop file I've located is under /system and I'm fairly certain this is not the correct file to edit.
Any information and links will be greatly appreciated.
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justjackyl said:
This is more than likely in the wrong section, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to take the time to guide me on editing the build prop file. I've been reading on it yet only find information for putting into the build.prop. I played around with crossix root method but was not receiving root. I was able to obtain root using the ''easy root'' method. I still don't know how to properly edit the build.prop. I am coming over from rooting and modding my LG-P999 (G2x) so I'm not a complete noob,but have never messed with build.props before.
In the end I would like to do the edit that makes our A100 appear as the A500. I have a huge collection of HD games, mainly gameloft titles. I didn't know that upgrading to stock ICS made so many titles unplayable.
I cannot locate a /rootme folder anywhere in the system partition via ESFile explorer, and the only build.prop file I've located is under /system and I'm fairly certain this is not the correct file to edit.
Any information and links will be greatly appreciated.
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I would just grab on of linuxsociety's build props from his tread. The ones ending in A500 will change it. Just grab the one that matches your android version, he has them for ICS 4.0.3 (stock), ICS 4.0.4 (cm9), and 4.1.1 (cm10).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799148
justjackyl said:
This is more than likely in the wrong section, but I was wondering if someone would be willing to take the time to guide me on editing the build prop file. I've been reading on it yet only find information for putting into the build.prop. I played around with crossix root method but was not receiving root. I was able to obtain root using the ''easy root'' method. I still don't know how to properly edit the build.prop. I am coming over from rooting and modding my LG-P999 (G2x) so I'm not a complete noob,but have never messed with build.props before.
In the end I would like to do the edit that makes our A100 appear as the A500. I have a huge collection of HD games, mainly gameloft titles. I didn't know that upgrading to stock ICS made so many titles unplayable.
I cannot locate a /rootme folder anywhere in the system partition via ESFile explorer, and the only build.prop file I've located is under /system and I'm fairly certain this is not the correct file to edit.
Any information and links will be greatly appreciated.
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Build.prop does sit in /system, that's the correct file you found.
I might suggest using a build.prop from Linux society, there is one for a500 device naming. Its the easy way, not what asked for, but its a start.
Es file manager had an editor that can make changes to build.prop or I would suggest notepad++ it similar for windows. Normal text editors in windows save extra garbage that will break android.
I'm sure others can chime in with additional info.
Tapatalked from my Galaxy S II.
Would I just backup the old one and just copy and paste in the other build file,or is there a special way I need to replace the file? This is starting to take me out of my knowledge zone so this part is new to me.
Thank you both for the information you are providing.
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justjackyl said:
Would I just backup the old one and just copy and paste in the other build file,or is there a special way I need to replace the file? This is starting to take me out of my knowledge zone so this part is new to me.
Thank you both for the information you are providing.
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Yup, just save the one from the thread. Rename your current build prop from /system, by adding .bak to the name (backup). Then just copy the new one to the directory, making sure it is named 'build.prop'. Then reboot. All this can be done with es file explorer, with root explorer enabled in the options.
Wow. This made it look way harder: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22933062
Compatible Games for ICS
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Now this is really out of my scope. I got all the way through to being ready to flash CWM but I don't have the SDK Tools, and I know nothing about them! Time to study.
justjackyl said:
Now this is really out of my scope. I got all the way through to being ready to flash CWM but I don't have the SDK Tools, and I know nothing about them! Time to study.
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I would just install twrp recovery. Its very easy to use and install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799148
All you need is the Acer USB driver working and tee twrp install package. http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=3849
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
Yes. The boot loader is unlocked.
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Romman0 said:
I would just install twrp recovery. Its very easy to use and install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1799148
All you need is the Acer USB driver working and tee twrp install package. http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=3849
Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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twrp installed flawlessly. Thank you for the suggestion.
Moved to correct section..
Romman0 said:
Yup, just save the one from the thread. Rename your current build prop from /system, by adding .bak to the name (backup). Then just copy the new one to the directory, making sure it is named 'build.prop'. Then reboot. All this can be done with es file explorer, with root explorer enabled in the options.
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I haven't had the chance to change build.prob on a100 yet (actually going to now) but everytime I've used a modded build.prop. I had to change the permissions to rw-r-r. Pretty sure you have to with a100 too. Just saying cause that's the only step you didn't mention. And I no how much of as pain it is when you mess up changing the build.prop. not fun at all lol
trevor7428 said:
I haven't had the chance to change build.prob on a100 yet (actually going to now) but everytime I've used a modded build.prop. I had to change the permissions to rw-r-r. Pretty sure you have to with a100 too. Just saying cause that's the only step you didn't mention. And I no how much of as pain it is when you mess up changing the build.prop. not fun at all lol
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Never had to change permissions on my A100 to mod the /system files. The root process will do it.
I tyred once and umm, to put it shortly, YOU MUST change the permissions or be really familiar with Adb and linux and chmod it that way. I think theres a tool in twrp to do it also but I haven't a clue how it works.
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I did as instructed. Worked fine.
Sent from G2x running BuROM v0.2 (root; mod stock 2.3.4) w/ faux's GB kernel 014b2-ext4.
When rooting your making /system writable. Zeronulls "easy" script does it automatically, so most if not all users will not have to do anything. I guess in my instructions I should have mentioned you need root, I kinda thought it was implied as the instructions were written for the OP, which stated he had root access.
Hmm....
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[MOD] No navi button MOD for JB/ICS Razr M xt907 Roms

No USER friendly! Sorry I can't create update.zip
Need Safestrap for BackUP and change permissions (chmod -R 755 /system/framework/framework-res.apk).
This mod can open for you full screen display in Razr M without loose toggle bar, just copy framework with style what you want to /system/framework dir, and change permission to file.
Files in zip for 4.1.1 & 4.0.4 Android.
noVbutton - no navibar in Vertical orientation, yes in Horizontal
noV-Hbutton - no navibar in Vertical orientation, no in Horizontal
origin - original file
Of course you can change all manually if decompile framework-res.apk and find file named dimens.xml
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height">18.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="navigation_bar_height_landscape">18.0dip</dimen>
<dimen name="navigation_bar_width">42.0dip</dimen>
link to framework-res.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1763662&d=1361913475
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if this could be done. Swapped in your file using Root Explorer on the phone, everything crashed (kinda expected). Rebooted, changed permissions, and now she's working great!
jjlangen said:
Thank you! I've been trying to figure out if this could be done. Swapped in your file using Root Explorer on the phone, everything crashed (kinda expected). Rebooted, changed permissions, and now she's working great!
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Ugh, tried to follow in your footsteps but got totally screwed. Wasnt able to chmod, tried rebooting and stuck in bootloop
Developer only?
Does this work for the developer and regular versions? Anyone tried this with the official JB OTA from Verizon?
I used Root Explorer, not a terminal. Running on stock Verizon Jelly Bean, retail version.
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It Works!
Yeah, FINALLY! Get rid of that craptastic waste-of-space navbar.
If anybody want to know, here's how I did it:
Note: I used root explorer
1. I used my windows 7 machine to extract the version of framework-res I wanted.
In my case, i'm on the 4.1.1 JB Verizon OTA, so I chose the 4.1.1 noV-Hbutton.
2.Copy the framework-res of your choice to the root of your internal storage card.
3. Using your file manager (Root explorer in my case) copy the framework file from your internal storage to "\system\" NOT "\system\framework\". Note, if you do this step and it asks you if you want to overwrite "framework-res.apk" STOP!
4. Using your file manager, write down the permissions for your existing "\system\framework\framework-res.apk".
5.Go to the framework-res.apk you just copied "\system\framework-res.apk" and change permissions to match those of your existing framework-res file.
6. AFTER the permissions have been changed and verified (I exited completely out of root explorer, then re-opened it and double checked that the permissions where the same) you can safely move and over-write the file in "\system\framework\".
7. Here's the reason. If you just copy the modified framework file straight from your internal memory to its home in "\system\framework\" the permissions won't be right, and there is a VERY good chance you will end up in an endless bootloop. Copying the file to "\system" first gives you the opportunity to modify its permissions BEFORE overwriting the existing framework file.
Good luck!
Update: Not sure why, and it isn't causing any problems, but every time I reboot the phone, it goes through the "android is upgrading your apps" dialogue".
Guess I got lucky avoiding a bootloop. I just copied the new file, went to /system/framework, renamed the current file, and pasted in the new one. Then all the applications crashed, I rebooted, and changed the permissions. I did have to sign back into all my accounts (Google, Facebook, etc), but zero issues since then.
I'm still loving it! The nav buttons took up so much space. The new version of LMT that you can trigger from the bottom makes it perfect.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150
Op you rock man! Thanks ks a ton!
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kensdavid said:
Ugh, tried to follow in your footsteps but got totally screwed. Wasnt able to chmod, tried rebooting and stuck in bootloop
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same thing happened to me
I got moved the new framework file into the folder except I accidentally deleted it at the same time. Everything started to "stop working" and after I did a hard reset recovery (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition) it stays stuck on the "android" boot loop (past the motorola logo) any help on restoring my phone??
The framework in the OP doesn't work with Eclipse Rom so I recompiled it from the eclipse framework. Same instructions as OP just different file.
So to recover, this is for Eclipse 1.1 no buttons
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ruaj1rr6klmici/framework-res.apk
If I helped you out toss the OP and I a thanks plz :good:
Stock TB
Clienterror said:
The framework in the OP doesn't work with Eclipse Rom so I recompiled it from the eclipse framework. Same instructions as OP just different file.
So to recover, this is for Eclipse 1.1 no buttons
If I helped you out toss the OP and I a thanks plz :good:
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I would like to do this for TB. Are you using apktools?
im running cm10 beta on my razr m and i found that simply adding "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1", to the end of your build.prop without the " then reboot. This will make the bottom nav bar disappear.
I found this by accident attempting to make the nav bar translucent so im not sure why it works, but it does for me.
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im running cm10 beta on my razr m and i found that simply adding "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1", to the end of your build.prop without the " then reboot. This will make the bottom nav bar disappear.
I found this by accident attempting to make the nav bar translucent so im not sure why it works, but it does for me.
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It causes systemui.apk to FC on stock based ROMS. Great for CM10 based ROMs.
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hillmom said:
I would like to do this for TB. Are you using apktools?
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Yea just decompile the framework from the rom you want and edit the lines in the op to all zeros. It's located in the "values/dims.xml" (I think). Recompile apk then drop in the meta folder from the original framework inside the new framework (I used 7zip). Just copy to phone, set permissions, and reboot.
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Clienterror said:
Yea just decompile the framework from the rom you want and edit the lines in the op to all zeros. It's located in the "values/dims.xml" (I think). Recompile apk then drop in the meta folder from the original framework inside the new framework (I used 7zip). Just copy to phone, set permissions, and reboot.
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Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
hillmom said:
Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
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No problem, after you do it once it isn't a big deal
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hillmom said:
Thanks. I must be missing something because every time I try to recompile I get the error'
Could not find sources.
Never mind, I made a dumb noob mistake. Got it. Thanks!
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So what was the mistake you made when trying to recompile?
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sniperkill said:
So what was the mistake you made when trying to recompile?
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I'm using APK Multi Tool, and I didn't install the framework-res.apk for 4.1.1 first.
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hillmom said:
I'm using APK Multi Tool, and I didn't install the framework-res.apk for 4.1.1 first.
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Oh, and okay. I know when jelly bean and ICS first came out everyone was having a hard time with recompiling the .apk's from ics and jb. I haven't tried it since. I'm assuming that they must have fixed all that by now?
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Oh, and okay. I know when jelly bean and ICS first came out everyone was having a hard time with recompiling the .apk's from ics and jb. I haven't tried it since. I'm assuming that they must have fixed all that by now?
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Yes, they did update them. I tried earlier with an older utility, and was getting really frustrated because I couldn't get the apk to recompile. APK Multi Tool os awesome, I need to play with the themeing tools it has.
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Flashable zip to change DPI only?

So here is my conundrum. I'm a crack flasher. I use CyanDelta to update CM11 every 3 - 5 days. When it runs I also have it install the EliteLunar kernel flashable zip and the exchangenopin zip. I'd like to create a flashable zip that would edit the build.prop file to change my DPI back to the 420 that I use instead of the mister magoo 480 stock. Is there a way to do this? I don't want to entirely reflash an old copy of the build.prop in case anything gets updated in the nightlies, I just want it to edit the single line with DPI.
Thanks!
PsyberEMT said:
So here is my conundrum. I'm a crack flasher. I use CyanDelta to update CM11 every 3 - 5 days. When it runs I also have it install the EliteLunar kernel flashable zip and the exchangenopin zip. I'd like to create a flashable zip that would edit the build.prop file to change my DPI back to the 420 that I use instead of the mister magoo 480 stock. Is there a way to do this? I don't want to entirely reflash an old copy of the build.prop in case anything gets updated in the nightlies, I just want it to edit the single line with DPI.
Thanks!
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Use texdroider_dpi to modify DPI on your screen. Free in Google Play.
Use a root file explorer such as es file explorer. Set the system as read/write. Navigate to the build prop, make the change, reboot and bam you have your changed DPI.
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I'm currently using ES File explorer. My goal was to make a flashable zip that I could include in CyanDelta to automatically change the DPI each time CyanDelta updates the OS.
See the problem you have is that what you want to edit is in a file and I don't think you can edit that file in the way you would like. You could make a flash able build prop but what if you overwrite the build prop cm provided in the update and break something as a result? Your best bet would be to manually edit the build prop or use the suggested app.
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This is the command to edit the line in build.prop
Code:
sed -i '/ro.sf.lcd_density=480/c ro.sf.lcd_density=420' /system/build.prop
If you need me to i can make the whole flashable zip when i get some time, if you dont know how.
Basicly you just need to mount system and then give the above command.
Any text based files contents can be edited this way.
That's cool I didn't think you could issue a command to edit one line. Learn something new all the time. He should be able to add that to any of the updater scripts after the system partition is mounted and before it is unmounted.
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Thats a little trick i picked up from tiny over on the droid incredible forums.
If you get the time to make a flashable zip of this that'd be simply amazing! I'm afraid that is a bit over my Android head
Here you go http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/MODs/LCD_Density_420.zip
cmlusco said:
Here you go http://vzw1files.dyndns.org/MODs/LCD_Density_420.zip
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Many thanks! :highfive: Sent a beer your way...well...not an actual beer...but the paypal equivalent lol.
Thank you.
I happen to be looking for the exact same thing! However the link seems to be down at the moment, could @cmlusco or someone who has downloaded it put it up for download again? Thanks!
It is working now. Mabey it went down for a minute.
@cmlusco, do you mind uploading the zip again, but for a dpi of 400? The old link isn't working. I tried making it for my nexus 5, but it seems as though my binaries are messed. I`ve made other zips that work on android 5.0.2 though....
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It is working now. Mabey it went down for a minute.
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Could we get this put back up?
Also, 400 would be great
For those who still want to do this, this awesome zip file by @klenamenis will make any changes to build.prop that you specify. Just edit the tweak.prop file in the zip and flash the zip. I have Cyandelta automatically flash this zip each time I update. This saves me from having to set up all my widgets again after each nightly update because the resolution has changed!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664332

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