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Root Stop System Update reminder

Well it's official. It turns out that replacing the Build.prop has indeed fixed the annoying update messages :) Yay I can keep my rooted android.

btw:

I use
Boat Browser Mini

works great for me then the regular Browser. I find all the other browsers are a bit bloated. I tried xScope Browser and I didn't really find it user friendly. Boat Browser has the Gingerbread copy and paste ability :D

Can't say I've ever heard of 'launcher2'.

Someone mentioned Go Launcher yesterday and I took a look at it. I installed it and gave it a whirl. It's not that different from the Stock Launcher but has a lot of flexibility and options. I actually sorta like it. Though I really do like the stock Launcher, I'm going to give Go Launcher EX a go. I'm really impressed in the speed and loads of preferences. If I were to give a thumbs up for a Launcher to be included with Shabby I would have to say Go Launcher EX. It's free and fun :)
 
I'm really new to all this. I'm having a hard time doing anything with the build.prop file.i can not edit or replace it. I have the new one ready to go. My phones rooted but the root explorers I've tried wil not edit the file. Thanks in advance
 
Mobilecardoc said:
I'm really new to all this. I'm having a hard time doing anything with the build.prop file.i can not edit or replace it. I have the new one ready to go. My phones rooted but the root explorers I've tried wil not edit the file. Thanks in advance
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Extract the Build.prop from ShabbyMod. Place it somewhere on your SD card.


  1. Now using Root Explorer do these steps.
  2. Go to /system (you need to have root access)
  3. Scroll to the bottom and make a copy of your current build.prop. (hold down your finger on the file and a menu will popup. Select Copy.)
  4. Your going to have to select a place to copy it, try /mnt/sdcard/ or somewhere on your sdcard.
  5. Once you have a backup. Go to where you put your shabbymod build.prop.
  6. Hold down your finger again and select Copy.
  7. Navigate to /system
  8. Press the 'MOUNT R/W' button on the top right.
  9. Press the 'Copy Here' button on the top.
  10. It's going to ask you to overwrite. (Say YES, since we made a backup).
  11. Once the copying is finished. Power down and power up your phone (restart).
  12. If you did things correctly when you go to Settings -> About Phone -> it should list shabbymod at the bottom.
  13. Now you won't get anymore updates. Plus you have a few of the ShabbyMod fixes :)
  14. All credit goes to Shabby for his awesome mod. Thanks a lot for your contributions!
 
I just replaced the build.prop on my prevail (im also scared to flash the whole phone) and i notice a significant change in snappyness of the entire phone...increased for the better....:D thanks!!
 
i have done everything obvious, and the system folder says its set for r/w. but build.prop will not overwrite.

when i copy and paste the new one it says successful, but it doesnt change. I can press and hold and change permissions and it says successful.. but they dont change.

Nothing i do in the system folder changes.. any idea why?

EDIT:
Reinstall of RE fixed the issue.
 
Pr0jeCtPa7 said:
i have done everything obvious, and the system folder says its set for r/w. but build.prop will not overwrite.

when i copy and paste the new one it says successful, but it doesnt change. I can press and hold and change permissions and it says successful.. but they dont change.

Nothing i do in the system folder changes.. any idea why?

EDIT:
Reinstall of RE fixed the issue.
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Older versions of Root Explorer have issues doing the file copying process. Also I've heard that Root Explorer sometimes can corrupt and or mess up files while performing a copy. Though if I'm not mistaken the author said he fixed this within recent versions.
 
Quick question for ya Xruptor, the build.prop you used was it from shabbymod 7 or 6? Or does it even matter?

Just noticing a bit of a slow down since i've replaced it(mainly when the phone first boots)
 
Mnemonic said:
Quick question for ya Xruptor, the build.prop you used was it from shabbymod 7 or 6? Or does it even matter?

Just noticing a bit of a slow down since i've replaced it(mainly when the phone first boots)
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To be honest the changes from the default Build.prop and the one from any version of Shabby's mod is VERY minimal at best. Only a few lines have been changed and the majority of the changes are actually added to the end of the file. He activates some features at the bottom ;)

As for slow down's, I haven't experienced any myself. Are you sure one of your apps isn't causing it?
 
Xruptor said:
To be honest the changes from the default Build.prop and the one from any version of Shabby's mod is VERY minimal at best. Only a few lines have been changed and the majority of the changes are actually added to the end of the file. He activates some features at the bottom ;)

As for slow down's, I haven't experienced any myself. Are you sure one of your apps isn't causing it?
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Could be. I've noticed the lag clears up after the media scanner finishes so it could just be the SD card scan that's causing it.
 
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