Install Facebook Home on Unsupported Devices

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The excitement over the announcement of Facebook Home was slightly dampened by the short list of supported devices. Currently, only those with a Galaxy S3, HTC One X, HTC One X+, or Note II can enjoy Facebook’s latest venture. Technically. Facebook addicts rejoice!  This is Android, there is always a workaround!

 

If you are rooted:

For those who are rooted, simply download a root enabled file browser(I use Root Browser Lite) and change a line in the following file:

System/build.prop

Open that file and edit the line “ro.product.model=yourphonemodel” to  “ro.product.model=GT-I9300″

 

If you aren’t rooted or you are in an unsupported country:

 

Follow the instructions in this post: http://www.modaco.com/topic/361924-facebook-home-download-including-patched-apk-version/

 

About Nick Morbidelli

Nicholas is a business major student who loves everything Android. Aside from smartphones, his hobbies consist of debate, ultimate frisbee, and sleeping.