Google removes or renames settings with each Android version. For example, force_show_navbar no longer exists in Android 13+. SetEdit will show the error because it cannot “create” a new entry without the proper schema. In this case, the error is a red herring—the setting simply doesn’t exist.
Only edit keys that have been verified by community forums (like XDA or Reddit) for your specific phone model. setedit does not currently support editing this table
On the latest Android versions, even the ADB fix might fail for certain specific "read-only" keys. Google removes or renames settings with each Android version
This is the most reliable method for most users. You will need a computer and the SDK Platform-Tools installed. Enable Developer Options: Settings > About Phone and tap "Build Number" seven times. Enable USB Debugging: In this case, the error is a red
| Solution | Method | Requirements | |----------|--------|---------------| | | setedit put global ... | None | | Use settings command | settings put global ... | Android 4.2+ | | Use sqlite3 directly | sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db | Root access | | Use content command | content update --uri content://settings/global ... | ADB or root | | Recompile setedit | Modify source to add table name | Custom ROM development |
Instead of using SetEdit, open aShell and type:
: If you're dealing with a system table, consider if your device is rooted. If not, and you believe it's necessary, research how to safely root your device, but be aware of the risks.