edit build.prop then unroot? - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

Hi all, wondering if anyone's had success editing their /system/build.prop, then unrooting (either by flashing a clean boot partition or using the menu option in SuperSU) - and having their build.prop changes stick?
Just looking for some information on whether I'm doing something wrong, or if this is a new security feature and I should stop trying
I should mention I'm using the latest Nougat, 7.1.2 sailfish-njh47f. The goal is to enable tethering and unroot for peace of mind. Thanks!

Bump everyone, im interested in this too. Haa someone done this? Btw, im on s8 but makes no difference whatsoever.
Someone?

Found something similar on reddit.
Not sure, looks like not the best thing to do

TENN3R said:
Found something similar on reddit.
Not sure, looks like not the best thing to do
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yes i see. it shows system as modified, so its a no go for me.
thanks for the link man

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[ROM][4.3][Stock][Rooted][Deodexed]**Anthem-JSS15Q**[Infamous Development][20130831]

As of Nov 25, I no longer have a Nexus 7 so this ROM will not be updated
mine
one more
just in case
Stock kernel as well?
PainfulLover said:
Stock kernel as well?
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yes, for now. might either have my own soon or add in one of the others out there
I go out of town one weekend and I get behind. . . awesome Job bro!
anyone using this? any requests for features?
Midnight_Rider said:
anyone using this? any requests for features?
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hmmm requests.. hey Mr DJ can you play this song heard
In my friends car.. all can remember was the word "always"
oh.. Rom requests... maybe a list of compatible mods?
.. I was that DJ... she was asking for section 25 - looking from a hilltop.. don't know how I figured that out in 30 seconds :banghead:
(32G-FLO(wifi)-TapTalk2)
Migamix said:
hmmm requests.. hey Mr DJ can you play this song heard
In my friends car.. all can remember was the word "always"
oh.. Rom requests... maybe a list of compatible mods?
.. I was that DJ... she was asking for section 25 - looking from a hilltop.. don't know how I figured that out in 30 seconds :banghead:
(32G-FLO(wifi)-TapTalk2)
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lol
as far as mods go, this is from the stock firmware so any mods that are being made for the new nexus 7 should work fine (for example the advanced power menu that i added). that goes for kernels too, those are device specific, not rom specific
Midnight_Rider said:
lol
as far as mods go, this is from the stock firmware so any mods that are being made for the new nexus 7 should work fine (for example the advanced power menu that i added). that goes for kernels too, those are device specific, not rom specific
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How about adding Xposed Per-App DPI?
Cubfan99 said:
How about adding Xposed Per-App DPI?
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that might not be doable, Xposed isnt compatible with the new API for 4.3
Midnight_Rider said:
that might not be doable, Xposed isnt compatible with the new API for 4.3
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Sure am missing that.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Midnight_Rider said:
yes, for now. might either have my own soon or add in one of the others out there
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If you want to have a Kernel in this Jassies is great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383361&page=43
Midnight_Rider said:
that might not be doable, Xposed isnt compatible with the new API for 4.3
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Xposed works on 4.3. You have to install 2.1.4 then flash a zip in recovery.
I'm not sure if you just missed them or what, but some of the Google apps you said you had removed are still in the zip. Currents, Earth, Ears, Games, and then I stopped looking. It's not a big deal, I'm removing them from the downloaded zip, but I wanted to let you know!
And in advance, thanks for the ROM.
sfreemanoh said:
I'm not sure if you just missed them or what, but some of the Google apps you said you had removed are still in the zip. Currents, Earth, Ears, Games, and then I stopped looking. It's not a big deal, I'm removing them from the downloaded zip, but I wanted to let you know!
And in advance, thanks for the ROM.
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well that's embarrassing LOL i did miss those. wow, that is some oversight on my part. thanks for letting me know. i will clean that up. i was starting a new update anyway...
Midnight_Rider said:
well that's embarrassing LOL i did miss those. wow, that is some oversight on my part. thanks for letting me know. i will clean that up. i was starting a new update anyway...
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Awesome, I'll wait before flashing then (yeah...I'm a serial procrastinator...). Am I right to assume the next version is going to have the new multitouch fix baked in?
sfreemanoh said:
Awesome, I'll wait before flashing then (yeah...I'm a serial procrastinator...). Am I right to assume the next version is going to have the new multitouch fix baked in?
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well this is based on the released firmware, if there is a patch out there for that, i will see if i can get it included, otherwise i will wait for the next firmware update which will probably have it in there.
no my next release would be a couple of mods im working on, which in reality can be zip files to flash so you wont need to reinstall or reflash the whole thing, but will also be added to the rom as well for anyone who has not tried this one yet
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well this is based on the released firmware, if there is a patch out there for that, i will see if i can get it included, otherwise i will wait for the next firmware update which will probably have it in there.
no my next release would be a couple of mods im working on, which in reality can be zip files to flash so you wont need to reinstall or reflash the whole thing, but will also be added to the rom as well for anyone who has not tried this one yet
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Gotcha. Well, the update is included in the latest factory images, so if you're using that, it should be good.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...jwr66y-all-others-now-available-for-download/
But regardless, thanks for what you do!

Looking for cifs.ko for Shield to access windows shares

Hi,
I'm trying to find a cifs module to access windows shares from the Shield with no luck so far. Does anybody know where I can find one already compiled for the latest kernel?
tincore said:
Hi,
I'm trying to find a cifs module to access windows shares from the Shield with no luck so far. Does anybody know where I can find one already compiled for the latest kernel?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398836 <- You may want to check out the kernel thread. I wouldn't expect anyone to have it ready for a while. There are still a few bigger issues to resolve.
...I also think this thread might be a bit misleading since it's looking for and not offering the cifs.ko but whatever.
twistedumbrella said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398836 <- You may want to check out the kernel thread. I wouldn't expect anyone to have it ready for a while. There are still a few bigger issues to resolve.
...I also think this thread might be a bit misleading since it's looking for and not offering the cifs.ko but whatever.
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You are right about the title. Tried to change it but I dont know how.
tincore said:
You are right about the title. Tried to change it but I dont know how.
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When you go to edit the first post, choose advanced editor. It lets you change it from there. I'm sure once we can get kernels building, getting a module will be swift.
twistedumbrella said:
When you go to edit the first post, choose advanced editor. It lets you change it from there. I'm sure once we can get kernels building, getting a module will be swift.
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Do you have issues compiling them?

Dolby Atmos

Here is the link for Dolby Atmos file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3109446
Works great on my H955.
How I installed it.
Download the file. Then use flashfire to flash the zip file, while you wait for this to install make a coffee and a sandwich and hopefully when you return it'll have installed.
Again this is not my work I'm just sharing the link!
P.S. Don't forget to thank worstenbrood for their hard work.
How do you get 2nd screen? I can't find Dolby Atmos as an app.
Did you overwrite folders?
Yes just over write. You should see the Dolby Atmos app in with the rest of your apps.
Then I did something wrong, will try once more.
Hahaha, now stuck here. I will go trought the mean thread to take a look. Thanks anyway.
I've seen the reply, its odd as i literally only copied the files into my root system and it works perfectly for me? Did you have any other sound mods installed? Such as Viper.
@francescrm All i could suggest is try it with flashfire I might have used that and forgot. I mess about doing all sorts toy phone my system folder must be a right mess ?
In fact, it wasn't a polite reply but i presume that he is sick of answering stupid questions in that thread. I will take a look about flashfire, only used for xposed installation. No Mods for sound.
englishmale said:
@francescrm All i could suggest is try it with flashfire I might have used that and forgot. I mess about doing all sorts toy phone my system folder must be a right mess ?
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Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mate, you are becoming my best info, mods, apps, etc supplier. Thank you!!
Rgds,
P.S. By the way, you won't be Arsenal's supporter?
Was it flashfire that did the job? If so I'll edit first post, glad its working ?
Yes, it did!! Thanks again.
And thank you for pointing out i messed up with install guide ? fixed it now, as i said I'm always messing around and i must have forgot i used flashfire to install it, thanks @francescrm
Coffee and sandwich, hahaha. First time i used FlashFire i almost had a hard attack [emoji51] [emoji51] [emoji51]
non rooted?
hey guys can this app work in my flex 2, non rooted? i need it badly cause the sound on my phone is really terrible,
LORENS95 said:
hey guys can this app work in my flex 2, non rooted? i need it badly cause the sound on my phone is really terrible,
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No, sorry for this displeasing answer, only through FlashFire.
francescrm said:
No, sorry for this displeasing answer, only through FlashFire.
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thanks mate
im rooted tried using flash fire but it just keeps restarting with nothing added..
seavord said:
im rooted tried using flash fire but it just keeps restarting with nothing added..
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What firmware do you have? And you know that you must use Flashfire v0.24? @englishmale please add this note to first post
Sent via my H955 (I'm from Poland)
android version 5.1.1 and software version v15b-234-15
seavord said:
android version 5.1.1 and software version v15b-234-15
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So flash zip using Flashfire v0.24, not the newest one and it should be OK, on my phone it always solve the problem.
Sent via my H955 (I'm from Poland)

VS995 System.img and Boot.img [FOR DEVS]

files expired.
I had them uploaded to a site that evidently doesn't keep them there for too long.
Just plain ole stock Verizon system right? I'm not a dev, was just curious.
Edit: I see now I wouldn't know where to begin with this.
bond32 said:
Just plain ole stock Verizon system right? I'm not a dev, was just curious.
Edit: I see now I wouldn't know where to begin with this.
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Sorry just now saw your post.
It's very near stock. I did make a few minor changes before making these but it's very very close to stock. I had installed google assistant which changed the build prop phone model to the Pixel and I had uninstalled all the 360 wallpapers and I think that's about it.
You are amazing
I am not a Dev (I wish I had the know how...I can do a couple things....but nothing of significance) but I can already see this coming in handy for my fiance...which means it'll come in handy for me ultimately lol :fingers-crossed:
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I made a system.img and boot.img of the stock vs995. Just wanted the share them in case anyone was interested.
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Question Substratum & theming

Hi guys. Running substratum on my pixel 7 pro, so far swift black and Flux seem to work but recently stopped themeing whatsapp. Does anyone have any other themes that work? Thanks
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Hi guys. Running substratum on my pixel 7 pro, so far swift black and Flux seem to work but recently stopped themeing whatsapp. Does anyone have any other themes that work? Thanks
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From what I understand, new updates to Whatsapp broke theming and it can't be fixed. Heard 2 different themers say this. Go back to an old Whatsapp version if you want it themed.
Experienced the same, think I'm gonna roll back for now
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From what I understand, new updates to Whatsapp broke theming and it can't be fixed. Heard 2 different themers say this. Go back to an old Whatsapp version if you want it themed.
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Yeah I figured as much. I tried a roll back to two weeks ago but it didn't work, maybe I need to go back further
Bxperiaz3 said:
Yeah I figured as much. I tried a roll back to two weeks ago but it didn't work, maybe I need to go back further
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Yeah, I don't use it so not sure what the last working version is.
Lughnasadh said:
Yeah, I don't use it so not sure what the last working version is.
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Pretty sure it was from the very latest update, or maybe second to last.....?! Haven't got round to uninstalling/reinstalling the older apk, will try it soon. Kinda making do for now lol
Ahhhhh, so that's what happened to WhatsApp. I was wondering why it got so ugly, lmao.
If you use LSPosed, you can use a module to downgrade your APK without uninstalling. I use XDowngrader. Going to downgrade now and see what happens.
Edit: The last version that theming works correctly on currently is 2.22.22.80. I've linked the text to APKMirror.
Curiousn00b said:
Ahhhhh, so that's what happened to WhatsApp. I was wondering why it got so ugly, lmao.
If you use LSPosed, you can use a module to downgrade your APK without uninstalling. I use XDowngrader. Going to downgrade now and see what happens.
Edit: The last version that theming works correctly on currently is 2.22.22.80. I've linked the text to APKMirror.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to share not only a method to downgrade but also the last working version! Much appreciated. I'm now back to black too - soooo much better
Update: used a combination of Detach & also Mindetach magisk modules to hide WhatsApp from the Play Store wanting to update
Further update: seems neither of these detaching methods are working for me. If anyone can suggest any that are working, please let me know!
Bxperiaz3 said:
Yeah I figured as much. I tried a roll back to two weeks ago but it didn't work, maybe I need to go back further
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Does it work without root?
riz157 said:
Does it work without root?
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What're you doing without root?
This thread is about Substratum+WhatsApp. Substratum requires root to use.
Curiousn00b said:
What're you doing without root?
This thread is about Substratum+WhatsApp. Substratum requires root to use.
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That's all I needed to know need root to use substratum. That's a shame
You legend. Thank you!
cd993 said:
Thank you very much for taking the time to share not only a method to downgrade but also the last working version! Much appreciated. I'm now back to black too - soooo much better
Update: used a combination of Detach & also Mindetach magisk modules to hide WhatsApp from the Play Store wanting to update
Further update: seems neither of these detaching methods are working for me. If anyone can suggest any that are working, please let me know!
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I would also be interested in a way to do this!

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