android - How can I change the device name? (adb devices)

Question

I'd like to change the device ID string which can be seen when I type 'adb devices' at command prompt. If I type 'adb devices' at command prompot then I can see below msg,

D:>adb devices
List of devices attached
5A3C000600000001        device

Is there anyone who knows how the device ID(5A3C000600000001) string generated? And how can I change the device ID string?

Answer 1

If you have root access, you can enter this to a terminal emulator:

> su (to gain superuser access)
> getprop net.hostname (this should display the current network name)
> setprop net.hostname <newhostname>

Disconnect then reconnect from the network to refresh.

I was on a Samsung Galaxy Note on ICS. Worked like a charm...