[Q] Modifying the Build.prop - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello There
I am really sorry if this has been answered before.
I used to have CM10 on my nexus but i went back to stock because I did not like how many of the apps because "incompatible" or saying my device was not qualified to run this app but it was when it was stock Nexus 4.
Anyways, do I just copy the build prop from a stock rom and use it with CM10 or is there just a few lines to modify in the build prop when CM10 is flashed. Any info was definitely be appreciated. THANKS!

You shouldn't have to modify the build prop on the cm rom you flash cause it comes with it already setup. What are you trying to modify?
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eqjunkie829 said:
You shouldn't have to modify the build prop on the cm rom you flash cause it comes with it already setup. What are you trying to modify?
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Sorry, just as an example, I can use Hulu Plus with the stock rom, but when I use CM10 its not "compatible" and will not play.

raysurrx7 said:
Sorry, just as an example, I can use Hulu Plus with the stock rom, but when I use CM10 its not "compatible" and will not play.
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Thats because root is detected. No build.prop edits will fix that.

mbh87 said:
Thats because root is detected. No build.prop edits will fix that.
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Not the issue because I am currently rooted with stock rom and I can still watch hulu plus.

raysurrx7 said:
Hello There
I am really sorry if this has been answered before.
I used to have CM10 on my nexus but i went back to stock because I did not like how many of the apps because "incompatible" or saying my device was not qualified to run this app but it was when it was stock Nexus 4.
Anyways, do I just copy the build prop from a stock rom and use it with CM10 or is there just a few lines to modify in the build prop when CM10 is flashed. Any info was definitely be appreciated. THANKS!
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Did you happen to change the DPI from 320?
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nbeebe24 said:
Did you happen to change the DPI from 320?
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I didnt make any changes to the DPI.

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Changing build.prop to download app

Hi,
I'm trying to download a game, but I installed ICS (latest kang) and obviously it's thinking I'm running 4.0.1 and the game won't run on this. Is there a way to edit build.prop or any other file so I can buy the game before the rebate ends.
Thanks in advance
EDIT: All I'm trying to know is if it's possible to change a file to make the Market app think I'm running something like 2.3.4 so I can buy the app??
WarpedMonkeys said:
Hi,
I'm trying to download a game, but I installed ICS (latest kang) and obviously it's thinking I'm running 4.0.1 and the game won't run on this. Is there a way to edit build.prop or any other file so I can buy the game before the rebate ends.
Thanks in advance
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have you tried running it yet? every game that i have tried, runs on the cm9 kangs.
simms22 said:
have you tried running it yet? every game that i have tried, runs on the cm9 kangs.
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The problem is he can't get it to download.
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mntbkr said:
The problem is he can't get it to download.
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ahh..
yea, ive read that lots have that issue, while even more dont have that issue. it seems very hit and miss.
mntbkr said:
The problem is he can't get it to download.
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Yup exactly and I know it's not my phone since my GF has the same, but hers is running stock android.
did you change LCD density
Only time I have issues with incompatible apps is when I mess with density and set to 210
Default is 240
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All I'm trying to know is if it's possible to change a file to make the Market app think I'm running something like 2.3.4 so I can buy the app??
Do a backup in CWM and install a GB rom, buy the app and restore your ICS rom in CWM. The long but sure way to get there..
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No u can't trick it
swaipa said:
Do a backup in CWM and install a GB rom, buy the app and restore your ICS rom in CWM. The long but sure way to get there..
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This
but make sure u backup the app with titanium before you restore ics. Because still you won't be able to download from market.
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Oh well, I thought about that, but I hope there would have been a faster way.
Still thanks everyone
Have you tried to browse to market.android.com on your PC and buy it there? Yesterday I couldn't buy an app on my phone, for me it worked that way.
you're lucky....at least your phone has a reason to think it's not compatible....I'm running stock 2.3.4 and I get that error message for at least 75% of the apps in the market....including gmail, etc. It's obnoxious!!!
Seriously, this isn't even a dump from online or anything...this is my original ROM backup restored via CWM that is doing it.
It thinks you're running 4.0.1? If you are running ICS euroskank kang you ARE running 4.0.1....
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But really, don't use ICS as daily driver, it's way too buggy and slow. Very soon we will have the ICS OTA and then things will be different.. I hope..
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sim toolkit

can someone provide me with sim toolkit apk and install instructions? i have tried pushing the apk to /system/app and fixing permisions to rw.r.r and its not in my appdraw. im on 4.0.4. rom infinitum lbr 1.0. kernel devil.
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seriously, nobody?
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What ROM are you using. Is there any special reason you want sim toolkit?
Not a very useful app....
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kinghorsey said:
What ROM are you using. Is there any special reason you want sim toolkit?
Not a very useful app....
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im using infinitum lbr1.1.1. i want simtoolkit cuz i thought it has the option to see how much my bill is. the features i think vary on the carrier. my friend for example has this app and it shows the cost of his phone bill
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It may depend on the carrier (self-serve function) but may also depend on a carrier-specific version of the apk.
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kinghorsey said:
It may depend on the carrier (self-serve function) but may also depend on a carrier-specific version of the apk.
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but i have the apk, i have pushed ut to /system/app, edited the permisions, rebooted. but still it doesent appear in my app draw!
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It almost sounds as though your rom doesn't support it.
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I think it Won't work on ICS. didn't see any ICS rom whit working sim toolkit and i tried many
Joepozz said:
I think it Won't work on ICS. didn't see any ICS rom whit working sim toolkit and i tried many
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hmh too bad would have been helpfull. but thanks to you
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Would be helpfull indeed. missed it to but nothing to do about i guess.
no problem anyways
Hello my friends. Do you know if there is any ics rom in which sim tool kit works? I need it because i have 2in1 card and i need it to make the changes.
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papos21 said:
Hello my friends. Do you know if there is any ics rom in which sim tool kit works? I need it because i have 2in1 card and i need it to make the changes.
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I think it won't work since no ics rom supports it.
I had the same problem to
CM9 are clear about this matter
http://teamhacksung.org/wiki/index.php/Experimental:GT-I9000:Known_issues
just read that android 4 doesent support stk. if i want stk i would need to revert to 3.3.6.
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I got this from the apex from for galaxy nexus. It works on aokp 35 with the nexus. Hope it works
STK.APK How?
Hi;
How can i install this STK.apk, like standart apk installation? or i must use any special way?
Thanks!
peremeci said:
Hi;
How can i install this STK.apk, like standart apk installation? or i must use any special way?
Thanks!
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using any root browser, move the apk to /system/app and change the permisions so it looks like this
r
r
r w
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How to get tablet mode.

How do I get tablet mode without bricking my phone???
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You cannot get it if you are on any TouchWiz based Rom, it is not supported by the TW framework.
On any CM9-based Rom you can change your DPI to 213 or less to get the tablet.
It can be done either editing the build.prop file in /system folder, or by downloading Rom Toolbox from
the market and doing the DPI change from its build.prop tweaks.
However, some of the said CM9 Roms have special procedures for getting the tablet mode. Read the
instructions in the OP.
chasmodo said:
You cannot get it if you are on any TouchWiz based Rom, it is not supported by the TW framework.
On any CM9-based Rom you can change your DPI to 213 or less to get the tablet.
It can be done either editing the build.prop file in /system folder, or by downloading Rom Toolbox from
the market and doing the DPI change from its build.prop tweaks.
However, some of the said CM9 Roms have special procedures for getting the tablet mode. Read the
instructions in the OP.
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Isn't there risk of bricking flashing custom Roms?
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aussiesausage said:
Isn't there risk of bricking flashing custom Roms?
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CM9-based Roms are the only safe ICS Roms ATM. They contain a safe custom kernel built from I9100 source code,
while everything else (including Sammy's offical Roms) has an excellent bricking potential.
So, your safe ICS options would be:
1. official CM9
2. Asylum ICS
3. ParanoidAndroid
4. MIUI
However, read the flashing instructions VERY carefully.
chasmodo said:
You cannot get it if you are on any TouchWiz based Rom, it is not supported by the TW framework.
On any CM9-based Rom you can change your DPI to 213 or less to get the tablet.
It can be done either editing the build.prop file in /system folder, or by downloading Rom Toolbox from
the market and doing the DPI change from its build.prop tweaks.
However, some of the said CM9 Roms have special procedures for getting the tablet mode. Read the
instructions in the OP.
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wrong its supported, just needs some edits to the frameworks to allow it, just like any other mod this is i717 screenshot i took, but shouldnt take much to do for n7000....
http://yfrog.com/z/n4ay00p
aussiesausage said:
Isn't there risk of bricking flashing custom Roms?
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Something to add to what chasmodo had mention...
Theres risk involved IF u do not read the instructions carefully stated in the OP of individual ROM development
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chasmodo said:
CM9-based Roms are the only safe ICS Roms ATM. They contain a safe custom kernel built from I9100 source code,
while everything else (including Sammy's offical Roms) has an excellent bricking potential.
So, your safe ICS options would be:
1. official CM9
2. Asylum ICS
3. ParanoidAndroid
4. MIUI
However, read the flashing instructions VERY carefully.
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So I could wipe ect with those roms?
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aussiesausage said:
So I could wipe ect with those roms?
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Yes.
Last how do I root stock GB?
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aussiesausage said:
Last how do I root stock GB?
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Try search function or better still head over to the android development for some clues...
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joshua said:
Try search function or better still head over to the android development for some clues...
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I tried, and I have been looking, I can't understand it much. Wish it was as easy as S2
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aussiesausage said:
I tried, and I have been looking, I can't understand it much. Wish it was as easy as S2
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Its the same as s2 actually... using PC odin... input the .tar in PDA n voila...
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what about flashing Kingdroid over Paranoid?
would that work hypotheticaly?
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Karlmadur said:
what about flashing Kingdroid over Paranoid?
would that work hypotheticaly?
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Nope...
KingDroid is CWM Flashable... ie u need to install Abyss Kernel then flash KingDroid which is been advised in his OP....
JamieD81 said:
wrong its supported, just needs some edits to the frameworks to allow it, just like any other mod this is i717 screenshot i took, but shouldnt take much to do for n7000....
http://yfrog.com/z/n4ay00p
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Does anyone know if there is an App available which would allow you to do edits to the frameworks as mentioned above so that the N7000 running XLPT could be conveniently switched from tablet to none-tablet modes?
Gaugerer said:
Does anyone know if there is an App available which would allow you to do edits to the frameworks as mentioned above so that the N7000 running XLPT could be conveniently switched from tablet to none-tablet modes?
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Rom toolbox lite
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joshua said:
Rom toolbox lite
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Thanks for your reply. I will take a look at Rom toolbox lite as you suggest.
Gaugerer said:
Does anyone know if there is an App available which would allow you to do edits to the frameworks as mentioned above so that the N7000 running XLPT could be conveniently switched from tablet to none-tablet modes?
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edits to the framework since its TW would need to be done via decompiling the jar files and apk files, doing smali/xml editing, recompiling the jars/apks, pushing them to your device, fixing permissions, rebooting, changing dpi then rebooting again
its not as simple as an app that edits frameworks. its alot more work then you would figure, TW is a b!tch
JamieD81 said:
edits to the framework since its TW would need to be done via decompiling the jar files and apk files, doing smali/xml editing, recompiling the jars/apks, pushing them to your device, fixing permissions, rebooting, changing dpi then rebooting again
its not as simple as an app that edits frameworks. its alot more work then you would figure, TW is a b!tch
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Thanks for your reply. But I don't think I'll be trying to get tablet mode using that method because I don't have the expertise.
Gaugerer said:
Thanks for your reply. But I don't think I'll be trying to get tablet mode using that method because I don't have the expertise.
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Me neither. My wisdumb doesn't reach that far.

[Q] Changing DPI on 4.2.2

Anyone managed this successfully? I changed the build.prop to 160dpi, how tablet then refuses to boot. Reflashed 4.2.2, miss my lower dpi!
On stock rom by the way.
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Have you tried using a utility like this to make the changes?
rifraf1 said:
Have you tried using a utility like this to make the changes?
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Yeah, tried root toolbox pro and build.prop editor, they dont seem to gain access to the file to change it. Have you had any luck with it?
Give it a try..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwibHYubjNvLmxjZGRlbnNpdHkiXQ
Don't forget to love the thanks button if I help you.
Hasn't worked since 4.0, used to use it on my s2!
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OK, in case anyone else runs into this, remember to change the permissions back to 644 after you have made your changes!
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herghost said:
Anyone managed this successfully? I changed the build.prop to 160dpi, how tablet then refuses to boot. Reflashed 4.2.2, miss my lower dpi!
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I managed to change my dpi to 160 with no issues. I actually prefer it on 177.
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Official CM10.2 nightlies

Just wanted to get the word out to everybody that cyanogen is now building official nightly builds for our device. Just head over to get.cm and grab one of the builds for our device, flo.
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I'll probably be installing this as soon as my tablet gets in, seeing how well my phone (d2can; running d2att) has been taking CM10.2. I'll let everyone know how it goes.
Sweet. Thanks for letting us know. I'm flashing it right now =)
Is a full wipe required, coming from 10.1?
Just installed and it appears that the ROM doesn't think I've got root access, I can't even do anything that requires root. When I go and restore my backup of cleanrom 1.3 I've got root access again
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Wubbz said:
Just installed and it appears that the ROM doesn't think I've got root access, I can't even do anything that requires root. When I go and restore my backup of cleanrom 1.3 I've got root access again
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go to developers option and enable root for adb and apps
Wubbz said:
Just installed and it appears that the ROM doesn't think I've got root access, I can't even do anything that requires root. When I go and restore my backup of cleanrom 1.3 I've got root access again
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Developer Options > Root Access > Apps and ADB
Is anyone else having trouble restoring with Titanium Backup? I can't for the life of me get backups from non-CM to restore when I flash CM.
No official thread in the Original Development forum?
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Artood2s said:
No official thread in the Original Development forum?
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yeah, wut?
Artood2s said:
No official thread in the Original Development forum?
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bobloadmire said:
yeah, wut?
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I believe its because an official maintainer hasn't been selected yet, or at least they haven't announced one yet.
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jeremysv said:
Is a full wipe required, coming from 10.1?
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Wait what?
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It is great ROM let my new Nexus 7 get much higher score than stock from either Antutu or Quadrant.
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taitony said:
It is great ROM let my new Nexus 7 get much higher score than stock from either Antutu or Quadrant.
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I got 5500stock. Much better. Don't know why.
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Knolly said:
Is anyone else having trouble restoring with Titanium Backup? I can't for the life of me get backups from non-CM to restore when I flash CM.
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What problems are you having restoring?
Knolly said:
Is anyone else having trouble restoring with Titanium Backup? I can't for the life of me get backups from non-CM to restore when I flash CM.
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You have to move your tiBU folder onto legacy/ from 0/
Look at my screenshot. Go to Preferences and set your backup folder to this location... Minus the /!Ready2Flash/TitaniumBackup part. That's my personal folder location.
jeremysv said:
Is a full wipe required, coming from 10.1?
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Wrong section. Think you took a wrong turn at Mako and went past Grouper, straight to Flo.
mjwhirly said:
Just wanted to get the word out to everybody that cyanogen is now building official nightly builds for our device. Just head over to get.cm and grab one of the builds for our device, flo.
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Just askin... Is there a simbug in this 4.3 builds?
And is it quit stable or do i need to wait a bit longer because of multiple bugs?
Error Report:
Stock work well with NetGear PTV3000 for WiFi Display via Miracast. This CM 10.2 connected but TV screen keep on black.
freeza said:
What problems are you having restoring?
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It is perpetually stuck at 0% and I've tried fudging with a number of settings.
Covart said:
You have to move your tiBU folder onto legacy/ from 0/
Look at my screenshot. Go to Preferences and set your backup folder to this location... Minus the /!Ready2Flash/TitaniumBackup part. That's my personal folder location.
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...haven't tried fudging with that setting. Very strange, many thanks for this! I'll try it out as soon as I get home.

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