If you are interested in modifying your Android device, especially deep into the root level, it is quite common that you may have come across the build.prop file located in the system folder. The file is the key that unlocks the treasure chest of multiple customizations that you can perform on your Android device. Fortunately, there is an app that will help you in performing this customization. In this article, we shall discuss Buildprop Editor and how you can customize the build.prop file using the app.

What Can You Do by Customizing the Build.prop File?

There are several things you can achieve if you are using Buildprop editor correctly.

• You can edit the current version of your Android by locating a line in the code and changing the version of the current build.
• You can edit the # of your model.
•  You can even change the brand name of your smartphone.

Features of Buildprop Editor

Developed by JRummy Apps, Buildprop editor is a popular application that allows users to edit the build.prop file.

• The application helps you to create a backup of the original build.prop file in case something goes wrong.
• Just like a normal text editor, you can use this app to edit the build.prop file.
• For reading comfortably, you can edit the font size.
• Even if you want to edit manually, there is an advanced code editor.
• We shall get on to more details in the next section, where we will learn how to use this app.

How to Use Buildprop Editor

Before starting, we should let you know that build.prop is quite important among the system files in your Android device. Modifying it comes with lots of risks. Any change that is not needed and your device may not start again after rebooting. If such a scenario occurs, the ideal solution would be to perform a factory reset. In that case, all your data will be lost.
Now that you have been warned about the risk, let’s get on to how you will use the editor.

• First of all, you will need a backup of the build.prop file in case something goes wrong. For doing that,
  • Tap the hamburger icon on the top left.
  • Select Create a backup.
  • You will find the backup files listed there. If by any chance, you need to restore the backups, just tap on any backup file and your job will be done.

• Once the backup has been created, modify a property in the build.prop file. For starters, don’t make any huge changes. Make a small one like changing the brand name of your smartphone to check if it works.
• Reboot the device once your change is done. You can do it manually using the power button or reboot from the Buildprop editor’s Reboot option.
• After your device is rebooted, check if the change is reflected. If the change is working properly, now you are ready to make some heavy changes in the build.prop file.

BuildProp Editor is the top-ranked application in the play store that deals with editing the build.prop file. It has over 1 million downloads and a rating of 4.2 stars in the Play Store. We must say, if you are into customizing your Android smartphone’s operating system, this is an app that you must have.