[Q] Changing Device ID - HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera

Hey guys, i was just wondering if it were possible to change the ID or whatever our phones use to tell the apps what device we are using.
For example, I downloaded that T-mobile backup thing and when i ran the app it said the phone I'm using is not supported by T-mobile. There was also once a time when Pandora radio wouldn't work because my device was called 'Leo".
Running Mdeejays evo 1.6 rom

ceo4eva said:
Hey guys, i was just wondering if it were possible to change the ID or whatever our phones use to tell the apps what device we are using.
For example, I downloaded that T-mobile backup thing and when i ran the app it said the phone I'm using is not supported by T-mobile. There was also once a time when Pandora radio wouldn't work because my device was called 'Leo".
Running Mdeejays evo 1.6 rom
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Thats a really good question, I think it has something to do with the build prop. Not positive though.
P.S. Questions like this belong in the "general" section.

Sorry, had no idea my post didnt belong as I normally get here via the Android Development topic located on the HTC HD2 ROM development page.

I'm not sure, but I've read something about this long time ago.
But I can't find the link anymore, I'm sorry, try to google "Change Device ID Android"

JanssoN said:
I'm not sure, but I've read something about this long time ago.
But I can't find the link anymore, I'm sorry, try to google "Change Device ID Android"
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I checked for that nothing I could understand came up
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ceo4eva said:
I checked for that nothing I could understand came up
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I'm sorry, I've just found it again and it was something about the Bluetooth device ID, and that ID should be easy to change
I don't know how to change this ID, I think it is IMEI related anyway, so it isn't possible on a legal way..
Cheers

Yes, you have to edit the "build.prop" file. Some "chefs" include it inside the build while others put it inside the system.ext2 filesystem. In the latter case you will have to open system.ext2. If you have no experience w/ a Linux system I would not recommend it though.

panosg1977 said:
Yes, you have to edit the "build.prop" file. Some "chefs" include it inside the build while others put it inside the system.ext2 filesystem. In the latter case you will have to open system.ext2. If you have no experience w/ a Linux system I would not recommend it though.
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Do you know if this is IMEI related? I'm not sure, just read the post above yours.
If I was wrong, please excuse me.

JanssoN said:
Do you know if this is IMEI related? I'm not sure, just read the post above yours.
If I was wrong, please excuse me.
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I really don't know but I don't believe it has anything to do w/ your IMEI. Can't see any connection.
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panosg1977 said:
I really don't know but I don't believe it has anything to do w/ your IMEI. Can't see any connection.
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The IMEI is a unique number. I just looked it up.
It is 15 characters long. The first 8 are for identifying the phone. There is also the producer included. But you are right, the IMEI has nothing to do with the model and/or apps that won't install.

i am pretty sure you do this by
Make a backup of /dbdata/databases /com.android.providers.settings /settings.db file
Then in ADB:
su
cd /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings sqlite3 settings.db
sqlite> insert into secure (’name’, ‘value’ ) values (’android_id’,'device_id_goes_here’);
sqlite> .exit
Reboot
note 'device_id_goes_here’is your 16 digit HEX device ID
This is not illegal, and does not effect the IMEI... It is a separate 16 digit hex number.

ceo4eva said:
Hey guys, i was just wondering if it were possible to change the ID or whatever our phones use to tell the apps what device we are using.
For example, I downloaded that T-mobile backup thing and when i ran the app it said the phone I'm using is not supported by T-mobile. There was also once a time when Pandora radio wouldn't work because my device was called 'Leo".
Running Mdeejays evo 1.6 rom
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Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774672
It may help you.

Android ID Changer:
Look in the market.
Did not work for everybody.

Still searching...
Since the AppMarket checks the phone id, if the ROM you installed isn't on the approved list you can't even download this.

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New to HTC, What should i do first?

I am new to HTC i had my TP2 for 3 weeks now but i havent done anything to it at all and today i got the HTC magic (Ion) and im wondering, what can i do to make this device even better? I see alot stuff about the Roms thingys but i have no idea how to put them on the device. If anybody would be so kind and sorta guide me to make my HTC magic even better than it is right now. Thank you
mac208x said:
I am new to HTC i had my TP2 for 3 weeks now but i havent done anything to it at all and today i got the HTC magic (Ion) and im wondering, what can i do to make this device even better? I see alot stuff about the Roms thingys but i have no idea how to put them on the device. If anybody would be so kind and sorta guide me to make my HTC magic even better than it is right now. Thank you
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READ, and Read Somemore!
mac208x said:
Where at least? I dont see any tutorials, they should be in the sticky's
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Hi, you will first need to "root" the phone, basically the process which gives you FULL access to your device, you are then able to install a rom of your choosing. A gtood place to start is in the following article, which describes exactly the process of rooting your handset.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Any questions, just ask.
Does anybody know if the Google Ion version of the phone needs to be rooted? The instructions that came in the box suggest that it's possible to install new roms without any hacking because it's a device intended for developers.
chefgon said:
Does anybody know if the Google Ion version of the phone needs to be rooted? The instructions that came in the box suggest that it's possible to install new roms without any hacking because it's a device intended for developers.
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Thx s1nn0n, at least one good person here, well if what chefgon says is true i guess it will save me some trouble rooting the device because i have the Developers one
So after i root my Ion, i would like to install the superhero v2 rom what do i do than?
Tried the link, i have no freaking idea what all that **** means or what to put where
mac208x said:
Tried the link, i have no freaking idea what all that **** means or what to put where
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If you cant find any help by reading, maybe you should just let i be.
I learn by reading - even in this tread.
s1nn0n said:
Hi, you will first need to "root" the phone, basically the process which gives you FULL access to your device, you are then able to install a rom of your choosing. A gtood place to start is in the following article, which describes exactly the process of rooting your handset.
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting
Any questions, just ask.
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Just used the mentioned Tutorial for rooting, but at Step 12 I get a denied access error.
any ideas / advice
thanks,
DT Bogor
dtbogor said:
Just used the mentioned Tutorial for rooting, but at Step 12 I get a denied access error.
any ideas / advice
thanks,
DT Bogor
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Make sure you type the command exactly as written, do not mix back slash and forward slashes, and it will also be case sensitive. If your still having problems power the device down and back up to allow it to remount sd.
thanks, but same problem.
Done step 11. then reboots OK,
tried for Step 12 and keep getting "Access denied", never type anything, only "cut/paste" to avoid possible typing errors.
also tried putting into Fastboot mode (with skateboarders) , this is no use as 'device not found".
any further suggestions? or more simple step-by-step

[Q] pulling swype from a stock phone to install on a rooted phone

Ive been trying to look for a way to pull swype from a stock Mytouch and install it on my rooted Mytouch. Haven't found much information. Anyone have ideas on what to search for exactly or any insights ?
MrRobinhood5 said:
Ive been trying to look for a way to pull swype from a stock Mytouch and install it on my rooted Mytouch. Haven't found much information. Anyone have ideas on what to search for exactly or any insights ?
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just sign up for the beta... i'm not sure if its still open but as of about a month ago it was.
Amac1222 said:
just sign up for the beta... i'm not sure if its still open but as of about a month ago it was.
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It's still open. Just sign up here:
http://beta.swype.com/
http://beta.swype.com/
the only other thing you can do is use the ADB. However offering software, or requesting software that is paid, or only available a "testing group" is against TOS of XDA.
Thanks for all the replies, im going to try the beta for right now... and i wasnt requesting any software, i was just asking for tips/suggestions...
Thanks to all though, im doing more research on adb...
which command though can i use to pull an installed application ?
neidlinger said:
http://beta.swype.com/
the only other thing you can do is use the ADB. However offering software, or requesting software that is paid, or only available a "testing group" is against TOS of XDA.
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Since swype comes preinstalled on the mytouch, it does not go against its tos to pull it, distribute it or install it on another rooted mytouch as long as it is the same version that comes on the phone.
Swyped on my rooted MyTouch4G
MrRobinhood5 said:
Thanks for all the replies, im going to try the beta for right now... and i wasnt requesting any software, i was just asking for tips/suggestions...
Thanks to all though, im doing more research on adb...
which command though can i use to pull an installed application ?
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I know you weren't asking for it. I was just squashing that bug before someone else asked.
you should go to the g2 apps section they have a app called swype restore works on my mt4g it pulls the swype files from a backup that has swype and installs it on to the rom your using
MrRobinhood5 said:
Thanks for all the replies, im going to try the beta for right now... and i wasnt requesting any software, i was just asking for tips/suggestions...
Thanks to all though, im doing more research on adb...
which command though can i use to pull an installed application ?
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You answered your own question. adb pull will pull a file from the phone.
I rooted my mt4g. I threw cm7 on there. but swype is gone. I have my stock backed up. And i'm sure theres a way to pull it through to cm7. but i don't know how. help?
Frankasaurus said:
I rooted my mt4g. I threw cm7 on there. but swype is gone. I have my stock backed up. And i'm sure theres a way to pull it through to cm7. but i don't know how. help?
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Go to the cm faq sticky. There's a post on getting the stock swype back on, but I would just join the swype beta program and download the latest swype beta from their website. That's what I did and I think it's better than the mt4g stock version. It has voice to text button too. My 2¢
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I'm assuming this will work. Don't know much about much but
Adb pull system/app/swype.apk c:/
Is this against tos? If it is I have no intention of breaking the rules, plz delete the comment
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R.I.P My L5 (Swapper2)

Last night, my phone is broken (hard brick). Besides, I lost my ext-sd card (I had to format.). I used Swapper2 program by making a very big mistake. (Efforts to improve phone.)
Swapping normally supported by CM 10.1 kernel. And I'm sure swap supported. I checked swap by Terminal Emulator command. It shows "swap" word (that are supported).
My phone is not responding. Any button doesn't work. Charging doesn't work. USB to PC doesn't work. (PC doesn't detect normally.) :crying:
What should I do now? Is there anything I can do without sending service?
Waiting for your help guys.
EDIT for more information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126363
I followed this link. I applied everything. After I turned off phone it died (Could not open any more.). That's it.
I saw like 100 people getting their phone hardbricked after using the swap thing. That's why I won't ever do that bulls*it.
There's still a way, but you're missing one essential file.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/71825-hard-brick-to-hell-and-back-guide-to-recovery/
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kx5wsibt4rci4q2/QqYYLZfzfB
EMMCBLD.HEX from that thread is not for our phone. You need the hex file for msm7x27a.
There's some information here: http://www.anyclub.org/2012/04/how-to-build-emmc-flash-programmer.html, but I have no idea what tool you need to build it.
Just 3 days ago another user had the same problem with L3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44755592
He said:
a member on modaco forums did it on l5
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So I suggest you contact him for the link, and maybe you'll get the required hex file from the guy on Modaco.
Too bad, was looking forward for your tutorial.
f3tus said:
I saw like 100 people getting their phone hardbricked after using the swap thing. That's why I won't ever do that bulls*it.
There's still a way, but you're missing one essential file.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/71825-hard-brick-to-hell-and-back-guide-to-recovery/
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kx5wsibt4rci4q2/QqYYLZfzfB
EMMCBLD.HEX from that thread is not for our phone. You need the hex file for msm7x27a.
There's some information here: http://www.anyclub.org/2012/04/how-to-build-emmc-flash-programmer.html, but I have no idea what tool you need to build it.
Just 3 days ago another user had the same problem with L3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44755592
He said:
So I suggest you contact him for the link, and maybe you'll get the required hex file from the guy on Modaco.
Too bad, was looking forward for your tutorial.
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Seems very hard. But I'll try. Thank you so much, my brother.
You could also contact http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33813888&postcount=2 maybe he can help you with the hex file.
Also found this, but might be just for HTC: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23078349
And another thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086142
f3tus said:
You could also contact http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33813888&postcount=2 maybe he can help you with the hex file.
Also found this, but might be just for HTC: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23078349
And another thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2086142
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You're awesome. I will try when I have free time. I will write here the results.
How did you hard brick your device??
In my old Samsung phone
I would connect USB and then power on device without battery and then reinsert battery and flash ...
I don't know if it should work but it is worth trying ...
Psykic said:
How did you hard brick your device??
In my old Samsung phone
I would connect USB and then power on device without battery and then reinsert battery and flash ...
I don't know if it should work but it is worth trying ...
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Phone does not turn on in any way, brother. It's like in hell right now. I'll try again anyway this way. Thank you for helping.
I'm going to be very difficult, I need a lot of help.
DevastatingTech said:
Phone does not turn on in any way, brother. It's like in hell right now. I'll try again anyway this way. Thank you for helping.
I'm going to be very difficult, I need a lot of help.
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Don't worry brother ...you helped me ... now I'll help you as much as I can...
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If I find EMMCBLD.HEX file, the rest is easy. I sent shady2137 a message. And waiting for his answer.
DevastatingTech said:
If I find EMMCBLD.HEX file, the rest is easy. I sent shady2137 a message. And waiting for his answer.
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You using this link?
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/71825-hard-brick-to-hell-and-back-guide-to-recovery/
It's good
I read the whole post
All the best
And don't worry if it doesn't work ... just send it to LG and act dumb
P.S.-swapper 2 corrupts partition tables only when swap partition is used !(maybe - I wouldn't suggest testing it)
Psykic said:
You using this link?
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/71825-hard-brick-to-hell-and-back-guide-to-recovery/
It's good
I read the whole post
All the best
And don't worry if it doesn't work ... just send it to LG and act dumb
P.S.-swapper 2 corrupts partition tables only when swap partition is used !(maybe - I wouldn't suggest testing it)
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Yes I'm using that link and fetus's shared links.
But I do not understand this region in your this reply.
And don't worry if it doesn't work ... just send it to LG and act dumb
P.S.-swapper 2 corrupts partition tables only when swap partition is used !(maybe - I wouldn't suggest testing it)
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What do you mean, my brother?
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And one more question. I wonder, does service know it's my fault? Are they understands it's my fault?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136738
A little off-topic: I (and others) used swapper and swap on lg gt540 and had no problem what so ever. It's scary how easy this new phones can be bricked. Good luck!
mircea89fzr said:
Good luck!
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Thanks!
from me too bro,sad to read.
-CALIBAN666- said:
from me too bro,sad to read.
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Yes, I am in a bad situation. Thanks for post, bro.
have searched for this problem 2 hours and found some posts from user with same problem on different devices but no solution anywhere,weird.this app needs a warning button i think.
f3tus said:
EMMCBLD.HEX from that thread is not for our phone. You need the hex file for msm7x27a.
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Brother, you said that (You need the hex file for msm7x27a.)
But in this link http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/71825-hard-brick-to-hell-and-back-guide-to-recovery/page__st__40
shutt1e named a guy said
you are using a L5 which is a msm7x25
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I confused. Can you help me? L5 a msm7x27a device or msm7x25 device? Which?
-CALIBAN666- said:
have searched for this problem 2 hours and found some posts from user with same problem on different devices but no solution anywhere,weird.this app needs a warning button i think.
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Thank you so much for your research. Already running out of hope. Seems the way of LG Service.
DevastatingTech said:
Thank you so much for your research. Already running out of hope. Seems the way of LG Service.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335503
And lg l5 has a msm7225a

How to change the installed RAM info on Lumias

Hi all,
Does anyone know how to change the installed RAM info on Lumias???
I mean by changing registry after devices get hacked
thanhquanctu said:
Hi all,
Does anyone know how to change the installed RAM info on Lumias???
I mean by changing registry after devices get hacked
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IF your phone has build 10572 yes, yes you can.
If your build is higher, no, you can't.
Thanks,Sznabi
Okay what if I successfully changed it on the appropriate build then I upgrade later will i still have the tweak
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Tali099 said:
Okay what if I successfully changed it on the appropriate build then I upgrade later will i still have the tweak
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Well I don't think so... I tried with my lumia 630 build 10586, and it doesn't work.
But you still can try it yourself: http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-10/windows-10-mobile/test-build-10572-t3241559
NOTE: don't change it more than 305!!! An user said that even if you change it to 1024 (I mean 1GB) it will use only 305!!
Leave a like if I helped you.
Thanks, Sznabi
thanhquanctu said:
Hi all,
Does anyone know how to change the installed RAM info on Lumias???
I mean by changing registry after devices get hacked
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HKLM–>SYSTEM–>Platform–>DeviceTargetingInfo in the registry.
Areas of interest to change are:
PhoneManufacturer=
PhoneHardwareVariant=
Make sure you write down or take a screenshot of original values first. Change to what you need.
I got this from here XDA, and other sites. Do some searching. You'll find what you need. And you mean ROM, right? If not, then my bad. lol. :good:
mabry said:
HKLM–>SYSTEM–>Platform–>DeviceTargetingInfo in the registry.
Areas of interest to change are:
PhoneManufacturer=
PhoneHardwareVariant=
Make sure you write down or take a screenshot of original values first. Change to what you need.
I got this from here XDA, and other sites. Do some searching. You'll find what you need. And you mean ROM, right? If not, then my bad. lol. :good:
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Thank you for taking time to reply me. Indeed, I am still unable to change the installed RAM info ... I don't exactly which field of registry contains it...
thanhquanctu said:
thank you for taking time to reply me. Indeed, i am still unable to change the installed ram info ... I don't exactly which field of registry contains it...
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hklm= hkey local machine
help me please
How to get OS backup?
W10 build 10586

Custom Rom with Verizon

Is there any custom rom (android 11) that works perfectly with verizon?
moslondon said:
Is there any custom rom (android 11) that works perfectly with verizon?
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Don't use Verizon myself but by all accounts it doesn't matter.
There was a chap in the paranoid Android thread who did indeed use Verizon, says it can be done.
You might want to have a look and message him.
Thanks I'll take a look in that thread.
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Thanks I'll take a look in that thread.
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No worries man..I wish I knew the answer.
If I had to guess, id say you can make calls but data is affected.
So that means a hard coded file needs to be edited.
Find the physical APN file and you have your fix.
Let's see what he says

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