Hi! I have a question about android phones! :3

my android phone is not compatible with a few games I'd like to try from google play store, so I am planning to edit the build.prop

but how do I do it? and what can happen if something goes wrong?

herp derp thanks for answers :3

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Who the fuck cares about mobil phones? Use your fucking PC!

12 years ago
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Hey dude, get out of your room.

12 years ago
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+1

12 years ago
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I use it. Everyday.
But I need something to entertain myself when I am not home, you see.

nice shadowgrounds giveaways btw lol

12 years ago
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Android is a fucking global OS, it is used in tabletop consoles, USB modules, phones and tablets. Do your bloody research before making such a moronic comment.

12 years ago
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He said zilch about android and was addressing phones in general.

12 years ago
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Not mentioning any other android platform, implying you should skip those altogether too and use a PC.

12 years ago
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1: change the name to something relevant...

2: you can use many editors depending on the level of coding you know... if you are decent to advanced then you could prob do it in notepad++, just making a copy of the file before you do it and lastly

3: if your android device doesn't allow for something to be played there is usually good reason for it, like the fact that it does not have the system requirements (this goes especially if you are checking through android's google play store)

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I just downloaded an app called ES File explorer which allows me to edit the build.prop.
I can now see the system build.prop in a text format, but I have no idea what I should change the model, product name to etc.
I think my phone SHOULD be able to run the games, but I don't know why. The version of my phone is higher than the game's one.
I'll change the title then :3
Oh, and if I copy the build.prop file to the SD card for example, should I just delete the build.prop file I just edited if something went wrong? and paste the one from SD card back to system?

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Maybe you should search with Google ;) What do you mean with "the version of my phone is higher"?

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just a warning, because your version of phone is better doesnt mean that you can use it on that version. perfect example is zork (old text based .bat game). it will work on XP systems but not on windows 7 as the way cmd works has been changed

and if you need to change any information so it thinks it is a different phone i would strongly suggest against it and just run a separate OS on your phone... will be much better for you in the long run

12 years ago
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Maybe that.
I watched a youtube video of the same phone as me, and he could play a game that I have tried to download.
By changing the build.prop to something different

12 years ago
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Well, at least you were being honest. No free Skyrims here... What a disappointment :(

12 years ago
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Hehehehhe xD

12 years ago
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I'm not really that disappointed. I wasn't seriously expecting any free keys. I was just curious to see how you were going to troll.

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Probably not the best place you should be asking.
XDA is where I would start.

12 years ago
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Never heard of it.
Will try it right away! Thanks

12 years ago
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open file build.prop with a text editor and change the line

ro.product.model="name of android device" (without quotes)

You can see here or here if you need more details, tweaks and optimizations

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I personally use this thread, always worked for me. Make sure to backup your original build.prop (pretty sure it tells you how to do that on the link :) )
Modify build.prop to look like a Nexus S or Droid 3 for more market access

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Closed 12 years ago by Krabby.