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[Q] Change Device Name after root

Hey
I've managed to root and upgrade my device to 4.1.2, and keep the signal (network discovery)
now, since I live in Japan my phone's model is Acro HD SO-03D (and not Acro S LT26w/i).
After rooting and flashing (excluding the baseband)... my phone details says its LT26w, I didn't mind much but it kinda restricts me from using various applications, I wanted to use HULU (Japan) and I've got a proper account but it says it can't play the videos on this device. (works fine on the PC)
I've check the site and Acro HD is on the list of playable/supported devices.
I think that because HULU doesn't recognizes the new device name, it doesn't play anything.
Is there a way to change it ? just the name of the device.
I've tried this:
http://www.droidiser.com/2012/11/change-device-name-android-version.html
but it didn't work. it just changes the name in the ABOUT PHONE section.
Thanks in advance :angel:
EDIT:
I found this but it didn't help me much
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226181&highlight=device+name
I don't want to just see the name in the ABOUT page, I actually want to fool applications into thinking I have SO-03D.
Can I just make HULU ignore the phone type and play it anyways ?
EDIT:
Here's the reply I got:
Thanks for your prompt reply. I have confirmed that the latest Android version for Japanese Docomo Xperia acro HD SO-03D is (Android 4.0. / Build number: 6.1.F.0.128). And build 6.2.B.0.211 does not seem to be supported here in Japan. If you have made any changes personally like rooting, this won't be supported for viewing.
I am sorry for the inconvinience but please let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with this issue.
How can I fool the application into thinking I've got a downgraded version ?
beside changin' the stats in the ABOUT DEVICE page...

[Q] Z1 Compact Chinese version M51w - google services not available but needed

Dear all,
desperately I am looking for a solution for a kind of very stupid and annoying problem:
I bought my Sony z1 compact in China. Model version: M51, Also called "colorful" in China
This Phone has a for China modified Android version installed. Nothing related to google works.
Well, sure the search engine in the browser. But I need the calendar, play store, etc.
Now I am thinking, has anybody experience with this device? ( only find posts to D5503)
Would it be possible to just update it with an international version? (Android 4.4 firmware 14.3.A.0.681)
Do i need to root, unlock Bootloader, or should a "normal update" work was well?
Or any other suggestions how to proceed?
I come the Apple world, where a jailbreak is one download and one click, I rooted a Xiaomi 2s with some small difficulties, but this looks way more complicated with this phone.... So any help would be appreciated..
Thanks,
mic

solved!
Well, developers,
forums are something strange. I really thought that anybody had a suggestion, a thought, an idea or whatever... 70 views and not a single answer.
Interesting.
Sure i could figure out that a root would help of course, but for a newbie like me, all of the descriptions have gaps and require much more knowledge about it, so that there is still a huge risk to screw it up and to maybe not destroy the phone, but to make it not usable until another solution is found.
Since I needed the phone, for receiving calls and SMS, i needed to go the less risky way and in the end - risk was still there ( is the M51w restricted to china and will not handle the firmware of the D5503) I followed the guide on the
"xperiafirmware" page called "Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact D5503 - Android 4.4 - firmware 14.3.A.0.681" ( sorry, cannot post links yet)
I just flashed the Android 4.4 - firmware 14.3.A.0.68 made for the d5503 (according to the guide "1. how to install the newest Android 4.4 for Sony XPERIA Z1 Compact D5503") it worked with out any problems.
One thing that might be misunderstanding is the Flashtool.
After downloading the flash tool its not called "Xperia flash tool", it looks the same as the "androxyde flash tool", and there is a second one which is the " Sony flash tool that is called "Emma" but the flash tool.
So,... just use the one this author linked in his guide, and don't get confused by the names..
Now I have my problems firstly solved. But have to say that, with that some others come...
- Google account sync seems to be not really under my control
- two google accounts even more hard to handle
- and further settings very limited, so that I sometimes even have the feeling i was free with iOS. And the Xiaomi of course let me taste the complete taste of freedom.
- SD card management
- Walkman
- album folders
...
Well , I will figure that out as well.
Hope this post will help somebody!

Just my 2 cents... Downgrade back to android 4.3 I'm pretty sure some of those problems will be solved. And another is Chinese version of Z1C doesn't have LTE support and since you flashed an international version of the ROM LTE might show up in the settings but there's a huge chance it will not work or possibly cause errors. Phones made for chinese market doesn't have google installed because google is blocked in their country. Just a FYI Never noticed your post so I didn't get to assist you before this but seems like you made the correct choice on solving your problem.

mic001 said:
so that I sometimes even have the feeling i was free with iOS.
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Once you get fully up and running, you'll LOL like the rest of us reading that. In this kind of situation you are kind of on your own because until you've tried you'll never know and most of the People reading wont advise you to do something that could potentially hard brick your Phone. You've done what I would have done which is grab an ftf and tried it, not much more you can do.

Same problem
Hi Mic,
I want to follow your example with my Chinese Z1 Compact. Are you still around, in case I have some questions? Have you tried to fix the other problems you mentioned? Any new comments? I am going to try to understand the procedure but I would feel better if I could pick your brain in case I get stuck.
cheers
Zibo

[Request][Help in Rooting Sony xperia Z1 Compact]

Hello Xdadeveloper's members ..
what a such big forum for android ..
please i need help in rooting Sony Xperia Z1 Compact ..
i have searched alot but i always get lost or fail ...
so can any one make for me a noob guide or it should a dummy guide
my android version Kitkat 4.4.4
Build number 14.4.A.0.157
i tried this thread before : {Easy Root Tool for various Xperia devices} by " zxz0O0 " {http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900}
but it has done nothing i have waited 78 minutes and the cmd stucks on doing magic or something like that .. and never get a result
also i tried tr.apk from towelroot site on the phone and after i pressed make it rain it says : your phone isn't currently supported
i hope i could find who can help me ...
something else i would know is rooting comes first or CWM clock work mod and which is better for sony xperia z1 compact CWM or TWRP
and how to make it for sony xperia z1 compact because i donot know how to make it ? even i donot know how to enter it through my mobile ,,... but i have Done it through Samsung galaxy mini by pressing (home + power + volume down)
i tried to do this for sony but nothing happened..
Thanks

There are enough guides already, if you struggle with the existing ones you're not reading them properly.

XperienceD said:
There are enough guides already, if you struggle with the existing ones you're not reading them properly.
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which one i can begin with there are many and many updates for theses threades also what is first cwm or root and i have follow a thread and it stucks on doing magic !!!!
please if you know how to make it could explain it for me because i am not a professional ...
Thanks for your reply

No professional qualification required, just a little common sense and some grey matter should suffice.
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49928704

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony...d5503-t2976806
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Need help with booting of Xperia T2 Ultra Dual (D5322)

Hello,
I updated the device as it was very slow and the internal storage was full, and wanted an Update so i got
ROM NAME: CARBON-KK-UNOFFICIAL-20150327-1945-tianchi
GaApps: gapps-kk-20140606-signed
And made sure it was of this device as i followed a tutorial on Youtube! If u guys need something related to this like more info pls do ask as i need this device fixed
Regards,
Seemon

XZ2 Compact and Root

Hi there,
did someone manage to root his phone, with camera etc working ? And how (Kingroot, OneClickRoot, other) ?
Cheers

I did come across this, but am too hesitant to try it myself first lol. Since I can't post links yet try a google search for "genkes How To Root Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Without PC" and it should be the top link

Please be aware before attempting to root your XZ2c. Usually with Sony phones, you'll need to unlock the bootloader first, which will erase your unique DRM keys, which will decrease the usability of certain Sony-specific functionality, such as color-enhancements and camera, which may become totally useless (until a work-around is found).
I'm not saying it's definitely the case with this phone, but I cannot imagine otherwise.

k1ngZX said:
I did come across this, but am too hesitant to try it myself first lol. Since I can't post links yet try a google search for "genkes How To Root Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Without PC" and it should be the top link
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That tutorial use KingRoot/KingoRoot. I would think twice before using a closed source Chinese app that gains access to your system.

does anyone knows a solution for pie ?

anakete said:
does anyone knows a solution for pie ?
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Please look into the twrp thread.