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SetEdit - Settings Database Editor

Open source version of the 4A Settings Database Editor
New in version 3.0-rc01
[This is a release candidate]
- Added option to modify settings after a reboot
- Added option to create shortcuts to quickly modify settings
- Use root to modify settings if available
- Allow modifying android properties via Magisk resetprop command
- Grant necessary permissions automatically using root
and various other fixes and improvements.
The open source version of 4A Settings Database Editor.

WARNING -- I do not guarantee that problems caused by the improper use of this utility can be fixed, and we are unable to help you with any such problems. We support only this app, not your device's system software. Settings Database Editor (SetEdit) is invaluable if you need it, but if you're not careful you're very likely to mess something up.

By default, for your protection, Android prevents you from modifying the SECURE and GLOBAL tables. If you have Android Jellybean or later, you can remove this protection from an ADB shell using the command "pm grant io.github.muntashirakon.setedit android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS". On earlier versions, you can only remove this protection on a rooted device by installing SetEdit to the system partition.

Both WRITE_SETTINGS and WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permissions are optional if you do not need to edit any items.

This app needs to target API 22 because API 23 (Android M) onwards do not allow it to modify some setting items without elevated permissions such as root or ADB.

In Android 14 onwards, a new restriction has been added that prevents an app targeting API 22 or earlier to be installed without elevated permission.
You can install the application from an ADB shell using the following command:

adb install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block SetEdit.apk

Or, from a rooted shell:

pm install --bypass-low-target-sdk-block SetEdit.apk

(Replace `SetEdit.apk` with the actual file name or location.)
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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 3.0-rc01 (9) suggested Added on Mar 13, 2024

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
    • modify system settings
      Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
    • install shortcuts
      Allows an application to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.
    • io.github.muntashirakon.setedit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.8 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 2.3 (8) - Added on Feb 06, 2023

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 5.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
    • modify system settings
      Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.
    • io.github.muntashirakon.setedit.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 1.7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • Version 2.2 (7) - Added on Jun 01, 2022

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 4.4 or newer.

    It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
    • android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
    • modify system settings
      Allows the app to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.

    Download APK 2.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log