Change Hostname

Change Hostname Free App

Rated 3.83/5 (286) —  Free Android application by Tiranodroid

About Change Hostname

★ root needed ★

This app changes the device hostname for easy recognition in the wifi router

To use this app, you need to have Superuser permissions(root), to write in the system props.
Because the pops resets with the device, we add the option for change the hostname on boot.

Also, the router didnt recognize the change until the device connects again, if the hostname changes but the device is connected all the time, the change don't impact, thats because we add the functionality for reset the wifi connection.

How to Download / Install

Download and install Change Hostname version 1.2 on your Android device!
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Android package: com.tiranodroid.change.hostname, download Change Hostname.apk

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What are users saying about Change Hostname

O70%
by O####:

Works-Note 3 tmob 4.4.2 rooted. Grant 1min root access with SU, change the "androidxxxxxxxxxxxx" to whatever u want, check the 2 boxes(set on boot , reset wifi connections) click save changes, the app may crash. Test by connecting to router and see connected devices in router access list, if still not the name u set it to, reboot phone. Do a clean uninstall of the apk and ur done

C70%
by C####:

Crashes when setting on i337

R70%
by R####:

Change host name save. Restarted connection - still old name. Restarted phone - still old name. Refresh dhcp list - still old name.

F70%
by F####:

Works-Note 3 tmob 4.4.2 rooted. Grant 1min root access with SU, change the "androidxxxxxxxxxxxx" to whatever u want, check the 2 boxes(set on boot , reset wifi connections) click save changes, the app may crash. Test by connecting to router and see connected devices in router access list, if still not the name u set it to, reboot phone. Do a clean uninstall of the apk and ur done

K70%
by K####:

Can't remember settings. Sometimes problems connecting to Wi-Fi, suspect this app.

K70%
by K####:

Not compatible with newer devices. HTC One M8.

K70%
by K####:

Doesn't save changes after reboot and crashes if "Set on Boot" option is set.

J70%
by J####:

Hostname got changed

I70%
by I####:

You only need this in Terminal (so you don't need any app): > su > getprop net.hostname > setprop net.hostname

K70%
by K####:

It works perfect!

U70%
by U####:

Change host name save. Restarted connection - still old name. Restarted phone - still old name. Refresh dhcp list - still old name.

I70%
by I####:

Works-Note 3 tmob 4.4.2 rooted. Grant 1min root access with SU, change the "androidxxxxxxxxxxxx" to whatever u want, check the 2 boxes(set on boot , reset wifi connections) click save changes, the app may crash. Test by connecting to router and see connected devices in router access list, if still not the name u set it to, reboot phone. Do a clean uninstall of the apk and ur done

D70%
by D####:

Works, but keeps turning on wifi after each crash and auto restart (all apps crash in background on android with ART from time to time). As a result - battery drainer.

A70%
by A####:

Works-Note 3 tmob 4.4.2 rooted. Grant 1min root access with SU, change the "androidxxxxxxxxxxxx" to whatever u want, check the 2 boxes(set on boot , reset wifi connections) click save changes, the app may crash. Test by connecting to router and see connected devices in router access list, if still not the name u set it to, reboot phone. Do a clean uninstall of the apk and ur done

Z70%
by Z####:

Jb 4.2.2

S70%
by S####:

Works-Note 3 tmob 4.4.2 rooted. Grant 1min root access with SU, change the "androidxxxxxxxxxxxx" to whatever u want, check the 2 boxes(set on boot , reset wifi connections) click save changes, the app may crash. Test by connecting to router and see connected devices in router access list, if still not the name u set it to, reboot phone

S70%
by S####:

Serves the purpose

I70%
by I####:

This App is straightforward, although to affirm what another user has stated, changing the hostname -does not- survive a reboot, despite telling it to 'Set on Reboot'. You must change it every time you reboot. Minuns 2 stars.

Q70%
by Q####:

Exactly what I needed. Thank you !

V70%
by V####:

This app drops my wifi connection every so often. Even when I disable the "Reset Wifi connection" option. Btw, that setting never gets saved.

K70%
by K####:

Due to many factors, like unlocked bootloader, Radio S-OFF, your ROM setting, which could be anything, it could work, and couldn't. No need to set negative review because of that, it does what it supposed to, adding net.hostname line to build.prop file. What happens after - up to your phone

N70%
by N####:

keeps dropping my wifi connection

J70%
by J####:

Does what it says. Easy and simple!

K70%
by K####:

Exactly what I was looking for. Works perfectly and doesn't even require a BusyBox install! Tested on Android 4.2 on both my Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7.

K70%
by K####:

Router sees only MAC-address of the device

K70%
by K####:

Does not stick on reboot

N70%
by N####:

Thanks!

N70%
by N####:

Gets the job done.

K70%
by K####:

That's the way i like it!

K70%
by K####:

Keeps turning wifi on without my authorization

K70%
by K####:

A must-run app. Very easy and simple for use on a job well done.

A70%
by A####:

Crashes when setting on i337

T70%
by T####:

Simple & effective

K70%
by K####:

Mesmo com a permissão root, eu alterava o hostname para ficar bonitinho no DHCP do meu roteador, e nada. Era só fechar o programa que o nome voltava para o padrão.

K70%
by K####:

It works!!!!

J70%
by J####:

Ahora puedo sacar los numeros feos de mi host y que aparezca un glorioso "chupala puto"

I70%
by I####:

Change host name save. Restarted connection - still old name. Restarted phone - still old name. Refresh dhcp list - still old name.

L70%
by L####:

Does not work on my rooted gingerbread samsung sidekick

I70%
by I####:

Great app!

L70%
by L####:

SGH-T989 CM10 Does not stick on reboot


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