How to Edit the Build.prop File in Android

I am demonstrating how to edit your build.prop file to allow games that claim to be "NOT COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR DEVICE" to run with no problems.

I am showing the basic steps to change the model/brand of the device. This should work for ALL Android phones, assuming that you are rooted. The app I am using is called ES File Explorer and it is free on the Android Market.

There are other build.prop edits that can be made for other purposes, but I recommend doing research before attempting anything other than what I have shown you.

Here is a link to the Live Wallpaper that I am running, called "Steampunk Skull Free Wallpaper":

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ratana.jazzcat.steampunkskullfree

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[Shadar22]

Are there any negative effects to leaving the edited line in?

[reverendkjr]

@Shadar22 Nope. Not a problem.

[boypula]

HOW CAN I EDIT KERNEL IN BUILDPROP?

[reverendkjr]

@boypula YOU DON'T EDIT THE KERNEL IN THE BUILDPROP. THEY ARE TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT THINGS. PLEASE DO SOME RESEARCH...and turn off your caps lock.

[robtorp11]

I found that for Gameloft games that editing the Build.prop for the Evo 3D works best. It has primarily the same processor and gpu as the Touchpad. The files downloaded from Gameloft are device dependent. When using the GT-I9100 Order & Chaos would stutter on area transitions and some maps wouldn't display. I reinstalled using PG86100 (Evo 3D) as model and Sprint as brand it ran smooth as silk. It might not matter from a general standpoint but definitely helps with Gameloft.

[pyronic120120]

@robtorp11 haha sorry for my useless comment i just noticed that it is pg 86100 thanks for the tip

[pyronic120120]

@robtorp11 what would the name for the device be typed as? i just want to make sure i have it spelled correctly. sorry if i sound like an idiot but i dont want to screw anything up

[sleddogga]

Would editing build properties solve the the current problem with Google Chrome Browser not working after update?

[seibertjd]

Worked like a dream. Thanks for the great vid.

[ikkuy852]

@Shadar22 it will probably make all the apps recognize the device as edited one. so unless if there is any app that has conflict with it, otherwise it should be fine?

[RolandDeschain79]

Great video, Thanks Rev:)

[daddysmooth1000]

I've been wanting to get this game running but didn't know how. Thanks a lot!!!

[robtorp11]

@hackerdawg17rf Be sure to uninstall and reinstall the game after editing the build.prop. If that doesn't fix it I'm not sure what is causing the problem.

[hackerdawg17rf]

@robtorp11 i put that in and it says "unfortunately, gt free + hd has stopped ."

[hackerdawg17rf]

@reverendkjr what do you mean "no space". could you explain?????