By default, the Settings Database Editor (SetEdit) can only edit the table. To unlock the ability to modify Secure and Global settings, you must manually grant the WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission using elevated privileges via a computer or specialized apps. How to Fix the Error
There are two primary ways to resolve this without needing to root your device. Method 1: Using ADB (PC Required) This is the most reliable method for most Android users.
: Plug your phone into a computer and open a terminal (Command Prompt or PowerShell) in your [ADB platform-tools](url from google search) folder. setedit does not currently support editing this table
: Enter the following command to grant the necessary permission:
: In Developer Options, turn on Wireless Debugging . By default, the Settings Database Editor (SetEdit) can
pm grant by4a.setedit22 android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS Special Considerations for Android 14 and Above
If you don't have a computer, you can use "on-device" ADB tools like [LADB](url from google search) or [Brevent](url from google search) which utilize Android's Wireless Debugging feature. Method 1: Using ADB (PC Required) This is
Google introduced stricter API requirements in . The standard Play Store version of SetEdit may face "Unexpected Failure" errors even after granting permissions. How To Unlock Secure/Global Table In Setedit App 2024
adb shell pm grant by4a.setedit22 android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS