In this article, I’ll show you how to change your device’s model number, baseband version, kernel version, Android version, and other details by editing a single system file.
Prerequisites:
- Rooted device running Android 2.3+
- Root Browser or ES File Explorer
I’d recommend Root Browser.
Open your file browser and allow root permission.
NOTE: If you’re using ES File Explorer, enable the ‘Root Explorer’ option in Settings.
Once you’re in the root directory (you’ll see / at the top), navigate to the SYSTEM folder. There you’ll find a file named BUILD.PROP — the Android property file.
Open it with any text editor. You’ll see all device information: model number, baseband version, CPU, Android version, and more.
To change the device model name:
ro.product.name=YourNameHere
To change the manufacturer (brand name):
ro.product.brand=Samsung
Replace Samsung with any name you like.
To change the Android version shown in Settings:
ro.build.version.release=2.3.3
Replace 2.3.3 with any version string.
To change the default language:
ro.product.locale.language=en
en denotes English. You can change it to ru (Russian), es (Spanish), etc.
To change the build date:
ro.build.date=Wed May 4 02:16:07 KST 2011
WARNING: Do not modify ro.build.description or the fingerprint section — this can break OTA updates and app compatibility.
NOTE: If you’re planning a software update or flashing a new ROM, it’s wise to revert any changes first.
You’ve successfully changed your device information :-)