I was curious if anyone else had either tried or thought to edit some of the build prop settings. I'm at work now and probably wont get the opportunity till tomorrow but i was going to try the settings from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246748&
Thoughts?
nemoshotyany said:
I was curious if anyone else had either tried or thought to edit some of the build prop settings. I'm at work now and probably wont get the opportunity till tomorrow but i was going to try the settings from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246748&
Thoughts?
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I just tried the following and my phone is super fast now. I can't believe the difference
For those wanting some tweaks:
The following mod adds the following:
GPU 2D acceleration
lower wifi scanning intervals (to save battery)
enable home to cache to memory to improve touchwiz experience
remove delay after ending calls
jpeg quality to 100%
reduce dialing out delay.
Copy to the bottom of your own build.prop using root explorer (there are no line redundancies)
Code:
#tweaks
debug.sf.hw=1
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
ro.telephony.call_ring.delay=0
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
I tried editing this in rootexplorer. I can save it, but after a reboot it reverts back to the original build.prop. Does anyone know what's going on?
I have UBKK2 stock with chainfire root.
hp79 said:
I tried editing this in rootexplorer. I can save it, but after a reboot it reverts back to the original build.prop. Does anyone know what's going on?
I have UBKK2 stock with chainfire root.
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before editing change your system folder to R/W !
friedje said:
before editing change your system folder to R/W !
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I already did that. I know there is a button to change from readonly to readwrite. Otherwise, how would I have edited the file in the first place?
Again, I finished the edit, confirmed it's been saved. But after a reboot, the changes are gone and it has a November date for the file. I thought maybe it has to do something with the cf-root.
Any other thoughts?
hp79 said:
I already did that. I know there is a button to change from readonly to readwrite. Otherwise, how would I have edited the file in the first place?
Again, I finished the edit, confirmed it's been saved. But after a reboot, the changes are gone and it has a November date for the file. I thought maybe it has to do something with the cf-root.
Any other thoughts?
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Did you remember to change it back to read only afterwards?
hp79 said:
Again, I finished the edit, confirmed it's been saved. But after a reboot, the changes are gone and it has a November date for the file. I thought maybe it has to do something with the cf-root.
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Have you assigned correct file permissions after editing? Most of the files change their permissions in the editing process, and are not recognized by the system after reboot.
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So guys...after surfing many websites..restoring my nandroid backup for almost 10 times i finally found a safe way to edit the build.prop file.. I don't exactly know if this happens on other android smartphones but whenever you try to edit the build.prop file via any editor on your phone or in my case even via adb i get bootloops...
So i tried remounting system and then unmounting it...i tried many file editors file explorers but every time what i got was a god damn phone stuck at the galaxy s2 logo
And also i would mention that I SEARCHED OVER XDA TOO!!.....the guys had great tools developed but they did not work in my case either.
So no more talkingss.....just how to do it...its rather very simple...you just need an app called Rom Toolbox...its free as well as paid too...download as per your requirement.. AND obviously YOU NEED ROOT.
Well open it(duh) and go into the performance tab and select the build.prop editor...well i will explain you what these values stand for...i am not going to explain each and every value but the ones you would require...leave the unlisted in the comments...
ro.build.date - Change your roms build date
ro.build.description - Your phone's description
ro.build.display.id - Change the build no.(dont use it on custom roms....respect the devs)
ro.build.product - Change your model number....
ro.build.version.release - change the android version(not really actually )
ro.product.brand - Phone's company (Samsung in my case)
ro.product.device - Change the device name
ro.product.model - change the model number
ro.sf.lcd_density - Change the lcd density(dont ask me what it is...google it)\
So guys dont change the values out of range like setting lcd density to 5000...or anything else...and also if anything happens to your phone I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE....
also this is my first thread so guys bear with me....i am a new semi pro java developer i would really like to contribute....
build.prop editing = Root Explorer, long press, open in text editor...
karendar said:
build.prop editing = Root Explorer, long press, open in text editor...
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Or build.prop editor from the market.
Never had any trouble editing the LCD Density with root explorer :/
B3311 said:
Or build.prop editor from the market.
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I second this.
I had bootloops....
I had bootloops dont you guys read.......!! I used root explorer...and text editor too
May be its the rom thats causing problems......
rohan999 said:
I had bootloops dont you guys read.......!! I used root explorer...and text editor too
May be its the rom thats causing problems......
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Check for ownership and permissions before restarting. They are probably messed up and are causing bootloops. Or you made a typo somewhere and cause bootloops that way. Root Explorer always works fine for me.
No bootloops here either using root explorer or rom toolbox
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rohan999 said:
I had bootloops dont you guys read.......!! I used root explorer...and text editor too
May be its the rom thats causing problems......
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Maybe it's you bro
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Please be dont be too hard on him. And i heard someone said it needs to be edited at two places sometimes, but i didnt read the threaded comments till the end. Its lost now. I guess thats that the thread starter means. On some roms, it caused bootloops. Is there any special thing to be taken care of cuz bootloop does happen on certain roms when u edit the build.prop on certain custom roms? On stock deodexed roms, no issues for me
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The OP is definitely onto something, because it happened to me.
Specifically, I was trying to edit the DPI setting. Out of the stock ROM, the lcd_density setting was present twice in the file (kind of strange, but oh well - normally it shouldn't cause problems). Edited from 240 to 200 without typos, I'm not allowed to do that due to my line of work , reboot, bam! boot loop.
Replaced the build.prop from backup, edited with "build.prop Editor" from Market - no problems. Really don't see what was the difference, except the duplicated key which was gone after editing with build.prop Editor (probably it does some sort of unique key checking). Oh well, not serious enough to investigate further.
VAXXi said:
The OP is definitely onto something, because it happened to me.
Specifically, I was trying to edit the DPI setting. Out of the stock ROM, the lcd_density setting was present twice in the file (kind of strange, but oh well - normally it shouldn't cause problems). Edited from 240 to 200 without typos, I'm not allowed to do that due to my line of work , reboot, bam! boot loop.
Replaced the build.prop from backup, edited with "build.prop Editor" from Market - no problems. Really don't see what was the difference, except the duplicated key which was gone after editing with build.prop Editor (probably it does some sort of unique key checking). Oh well, not serious enough to investigate further.
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How did u replace it with ur backup? I normally restore back my nandroid. Is there a much simpler way such as putting it in an update zip or something? Mind to share?
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kyleforge said:
Maybe it's you bro
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bpivk said:
Check for ownership and permissions before restarting. They are probably messed up and are causing bootloops. Or you made a typo somewhere and cause bootloops that way. Root Explorer always works fine for me.
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override182 said:
Please be dont be too hard on him. And i heard someone said it needs to be edited at two places sometimes, but i didnt read the threaded comments till the end. Its lost now. I guess thats that the thread starter means. On some roms, it caused bootloops. Is there any special thing to be taken care of cuz bootloop does happen on certain roms when u edit the build.prop on certain custom roms? On stock deodexed roms, no issues for me
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thank you really mate....you are not like the others who just need a reason to insult.....well this is my first thread...so its noobish....but i am a programmer (java) so i will be bringing some good roms later..
override182 said:
How did u replace it with ur backup?
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I made a copy of /system/build.prop before editing it, of course. After rebooting and getting the bootloop, it's just replacing this file from the backup copy.
I've been using build.prop editor from Nathan Campos, 0 issues so far.
VAXXi said:
I made a copy of /system/build.prop before editing it, of course. After rebooting and getting the bootloop, it's just replacing this file from the backup copy.
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Im still not clear on this. How did u managed to replace when u cant boot the device and edit it back again to the working build.prop. Did u push back via adb or some update.zip?
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The device boots just fine, it just doesn't complete the booting process and remains at the spinning S with blue particles. You can use ADB during that time.
VAXXi said:
The device boots just fine, it just doesn't complete the booting process and remains at the spinning S with blue particles. You can use ADB during that time.
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Noted. Thx
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rohan999 said:
thank you really mate....you are not like the others who just need a reason to insult.....well this is my first thread...so its noobish....but i am a programmer (java) so i will be bringing some good roms later..
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Most of us didn't insult. Don't jump the gun. Just giving the other side of the coin. Root explorer editing works fine, as others have stated it's possibly a messed up rom giving weird permissions to build.prop. chmod 644 build.prop usually solves the issue though.
I can't speak for everyone, but I wasn't hard on you... Noobs are noobs and I'm fine with that. Most info is readily available on the forums though... Just not necessarily on this forum. XDA is bigger than the sgs2 forums and other communities have very interesting ideas and threads!
***edit*** yeah, after re-reading, noone was harsh in any way. So... yeah!
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Hi, so I'm pretty new to making scripts and I was wondering if I can get some help. I often flash my phone at least once a day with kernels, nightlies, etc. And every time I flash a new rom, or a updated rom, I have to re-edit my build.prop. Can anyone help me make a script so I can do this with one click with an app like gscript?
These are the lines I want to ADD to my build.prop file:
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
ro.ril.hsupa.category=7
I got these lines from Simms22 awhile back. It helps with data connection and speeds for me with T-Mobile. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
It's similar to this post. But instead of editing lines, I want to add lines.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234143
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Goog1e Phone said:
Hi, so I'm pretty new to making scripts and I was wondering if I can get some help. I often flash my phone at least once a day with kernels, nightlies, etc. And every time I flash a new rom, or a updated rom, I have to re-edit my build.prop. Can anyone help me make a script so I can do this with one click with an app like gscript?
These are the lines I want to ADD to my build.prop file:
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
ro.ril.hsupa.category=7
I got these lines from Simms22 awhile back. It helps with data connection and speeds for me with T-Mobile. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
It's similar to this post. But instead of editing lines, I want to add lines.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234143
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have you tried just using a file manager to copy and paste that into your build.prop?
shalkith said:
have you tried just using a file manager to copy and paste that into your build.prop?
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Lol yeah, I do that every time...and it's annoying since I flash a new rom everyday. I just wanted to see if I can make a script that does this for me.
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Download this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5qcnVtbXkuYXBwcy5idWlsZC5wcm9wLmVkaXRvciJd
Copy the settings Simms gave you.
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
ro.ril.hsupa.category=7
When you're on the app, go to the pen/pencil icon and scroll all the way down and hold to paste the build.prop script. Save it and reboot.
Done!
Sit back and enjoy the show.
Helpful tip: Once you have added the setting to the build.prop, make a copy of the modified build.prop and save it in your storage. So whenever you flash a new rom you can always copy the modified build.prop to the device.
scream4cheese said:
Download this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5qcnVtbXkuYXBwcy5idWlsZC5wcm9wLmVkaXRvciJd
Copy the settings Simms gave you.
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=12
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=24
ro.ril.hsupa.category=7
When you're on the app, go to the pen/pencil icon and scroll all the way down and hold to paste the build.prop script. Save it and reboot.
Done!
Sit back and enjoy the show.
Helpful tip: Once you have added the setting to the build.prop, make a copy of the modified build.prop and save it in your storage. So whenever you flash a new rom you can always copy the modified build.prop to the device.
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Thanks for this. I will definitely give this a try. But saving the file and then replacing it every time I flash a new rom kinda defeats the purpose. I just want to have a one click solution.
But the app definitely saved me some extra steps! Thanks again.
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Goog1e Phone said:
Thanks for this. I will definitely give this a try. But saving the file and then replacing it every time I flash a new rom kinda defeats the purpose. I just want to have a one click solution.
But the app definitely saved me some extra steps! Thanks again.
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Unless there is an easier way like making the build.prop file into a flash-able zip.
I have rooted my phone and installed cwm recovery with the loki images built in. I am trying to modify my build.prop file so I can hide my soft keys manually and use lmt pie, but when I'm using Root Explorer (after I've mounted it as r/w) and when I open it with a text editor from RE it says "This file is too I large..." and displays a truncate version. It also won't let me save any edits. What am I doing wrong?
in_dmand said:
I have rooted my phone and installed cwm recovery with the loki images built in. I am trying to modify my build.prop file so I can hide my soft keys manually and use lmt pie, but when I'm using Root Explorer (after I've mounted it as r/w) and when I open it with a text editor from RE it says "This file is too I large..." and displays a truncate version. It also won't let me save any edits. What am I doing wrong?
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I can do that above with RE, very strange problem you have.
Try a build.prop editor, i used this in the link. It sets correct permissions after editing and so on. Use the pencil icon in the bottom right to edit.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor
Hi,
Same thing for me with Root Explorer, instead I use build.prop Editor
EDIT: not fast enough :laugh:
qsec said:
I can do that above with RE, very strange problem you have.
Try a build.prop editor, i used this in the link. It sets correct permissions after editing and so on. Use the pencil icon in the bottom right to edit.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor
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I got it and tried exactly like you said, and while it does pull it up and my keyboard pulls up and I can feel the haptic feedback, no letters will be inserted in deleted...? Really weird.
Maybe it's related to my root access? TB is showing I'm rooted, but check out my superuser app when I try to update an install new binaries...
Get rid of Superuser and try SuperSu instead. Sometimes the old Superuser has issues on ROMs since ICS.
EniGmA1987 said:
Get rid of Superuser and try SuperSu instead. Sometimes the old Superuser has issues on ROMs since ICS.
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Downloaded and installed... Removed the old one. Still not letting me edit... Looks an feels like it is but won't enter any characters. At least RE isn't giving me the "too large" error anymore
in_dmand said:
I got it and tried exactly like you said, and while it does pull it up and my keyboard pulls up and I can feel the haptic feedback, no letters will be inserted in deleted...? Really weird.
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i had the same issue, couldn't figure out why. try replacing a commented line with the code to disable the nav bar
How do I know if it's just a commented line and not necessary to the program?
in_dmand said:
I have rooted my phone and installed cwm recovery with the loki images built in. I am trying to modify my build.prop file so I can hide my soft keys manually and use lmt pie, but when I'm using Root Explorer (after I've mounted it as r/w) and when I open it with a text editor from RE it says "This file is too I large..." and displays a truncate version. It also won't let me save any edits. What am I doing wrong?
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i had the same issue any help?
If you are in stock android 4.4.2 dont do it
You will stuck on bootloop
If you still wand to do let copy your build.prop to pc and edit with notebat++ or some program and recopy overwrite to your phone
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maxkanick said:
If you are in stock android 4.4.2 dont do it
You will stuck on bootloop
If you still wand to do let copy your build.prop to pc and edit with notebat++ or some program and recopy overwrite to your phone
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You are right, I have tried to edit it on pc and stuck on a bootloop.
Use build.prop editor app from playstore
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this should fix rotation on all apps. it definitely fixes rotation on most apps, including the lockscreen.
you need a build.prop edit
i've tested this on the new OTA 33R and 38R stock.
works like a charm.
i hope people will build this into their customs, if they haven't already
go to /system
edit /system/build.prop. you'll need an editor with root access and r/w privileges
add to the end of the file
Code:
log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE
lockscreen.rot_override=true
save.
reboot.
now someone make a simple script app for me so that i don't have to write this every time i flash, lol.
timothydonohue said:
it turns out that you need a stupid build.prop edit
i've tested this on the new OTA 33R stock
works like a charm.
i hope people will build this into their customs, if they haven't already
go to /system
edit build.prop. you'll need an editor with root access and r/w privileges
add to the end of the file
Code:
log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE
lockscreen.rot_override=true
save.
reboot.
now someone make a simple script app for me so that i don't have to write this every time i flash, lol.
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Thanks a lot this is what I need.
[email protected]
I was looking for that too, thanks.
Hmmm....my homescreen now rotates but not my lockscreen. I'm on 33R stock rooted. My bad. There was a space in "lockscreen". Works perfect now. Thanks!
knightsh said:
Hmmm....my homescreen now rotates but not my lockscreen. I'm on 33R stock rooted. My bad. There was a space in "lockscreen". Works perfect now. Thanks!
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Then hit the thanks button
timothydonohue said:
Then hit the thanks button
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i think this should help you out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50683717&postcount=1
attached are the things you need
extract the files from the zip
put the tweak.prop on the root of your internal storage
then after an update or new rom, flash the tweakprop-0.5.2.zip in recovery
should fix you up nicely, just tested it and it worked fine for me
timothydonohue said:
this should fix rotation on all apps. it definitely fixes rotation on most apps, including the lockscreen.
you need a build.prop edit
i've tested this on the new OTA 33R stock
works like a charm.
i hope people will build this into their customs, if they haven't already
go to /system
edit build.prop. you'll need an editor with root access and r/w privileges
add to the end of the file
Code:
log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE
lockscreen.rot_override=true
save.
reboot.
now someone make a simple script app for me so that i don't have to write this every time i flash, lol.
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Works perfectly with CM11s 38R !!
Thank You !
Yes. Confirmed working on 38R
working on 44S
timothydonohue said:
working on 44S
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Because of how that zip works it should work till that mod stops working as well
thoughtlesskyle said:
Because of how that zip works it should work till that mod stops working as well
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lol, much appreciated. i totally forgot about that post, and was just updating the thread.
verified working on 05Q
Any idea how to enable lockscreen rotation on 12S? The build.prop edit doesn't seem to work on Lollipop.
Digil said:
Any idea how to enable lockscreen rotation on 12S? The build.prop edit doesn't seem to work on Lollipop.
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It worked for me
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floxigen said:
It worked for me
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Well, shoot, it works for me too now. I swear it wasn't working right after I did it, even after a reset. Oh well. Thanks!
thoughtlesskyle said:
i think this should help you out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50683717&postcount=1
attached are the things you need, extract the files from the zip
put the tweak.prop on the root of your internal storage
then after an update or new rom, flash the tweakprop-0.5.2.zip in recovery....
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would you happen to have the latest release 0.5.9(a)(?)? and please see my pm. thanks.
m0han said:
would you happen to have the latest release 0.5.9(a)(?)? and please see my pm. thanks.
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No, and No
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This is a quick walk through for editing the build.prop to allow lock screen and launcher rotation.​
I got tired of looking at my phone sideways while it was propped up landscape wise, in my case.
1. Locate "build.prop" in /system using your favorite file explore
2. Open it up and at the bottom add the lines
Code:
log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE
lockscreen.rot_override=true
3. Save your edit and reboot.
Lockscreen rotation still not working for you???
A few users have reported that adding a blank line between the two, fixes this issue.
Once the phone reboots your lockscreen and Google Now launcher will rotate with the orientation of the device just like other apps do.
To undo this, simply remove the lines we added
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Update: 11/10/2015
enigma9o7 Has figured out how to get this to stick even after an update! Head over to his post for the walkthrough and install guide!! Remember to give them a "thanks" for sharing the work!
Awesome I been wondering how to get this done.
Nice tip. I've always just used an app called Ultimate Rotation Control. Seems to work just fine on the Nexus 6. A quick build.prop tweak removes the need for a separate app for it, though. I might get around to trying this...eventually
can someone make a flash able zip for this please ?
thanks in advance
Anybody know how one would do this with adb?
N6
I used an app for quite some time but i disliked it running in the background.
Im not able to make a flashable zip. Maybe in time I will see if i can.
For adb, youd have to pull the build.prop, edit on computer then push it back. The instructions to do that are unclear to me
mrfuzzie23 said:
can someone make a flash able zip for this please ?
thanks in advance
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You can install Nova Launcher and toggle the setting in there, or use the ultimate rotation app someone else mentioned.
Thx
If you set the DPI to 384 or less, this happens by default.
pavankp said:
If you set the DPI to 384 or less, this happens by default.
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Thats good to know! Not surprising, the device is most likely changed to "tablet size" to the system. And they have full rotation.
Works great, thanks! (AT&T Nexus 6)
Would not work for me I get error saving
techrider6262 said:
Would not work for me I get error saving
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Thats not good. What error are you getting?
eqbirvin said:
Thats not good. What error are you getting?
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It just said error can't save and I tried a couple different time
techrider6262 said:
It just said error can't save and I tried a couple different time
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gotcha. You are rooted, correct? and if so what file manager are you using to locate the build.prop?
es file explorer and i'm rooted.
in ES file explorer when you grant it root permissions, click on root, then mount R/W, make sure "/system" is RW instead of RO. (sorry if you already know this, im just trying to save time and figure your error out haha)
Thanks I got it working.:good:
Glad to hear it!
to each their own, I like being able to get OTAs so I'll stick with Ultimate Rotation Control