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The "getprop" command is used in the Android operating system to retrieve the value of a specific system property. System properties are key-value pairs that are stored and managed by the Android system, containing various information about the device's configuration and status.

When the "getprop" command is executed in a terminal or command prompt on an Android device, it retrieves the value of a specified system property and displays it as the output. The syntax of the command is as follows:

getprop

Here, "" refers to the name of the system property for which you want to fetch the value. For instance, if you run the command "getprop ro.product.model", it will display the model name of the device.

By using the "getprop" command, you can access and view system properties that provide information about the device's model, version, manufacturer, kernel version, build configuration, network settings, and more. It is often utilized by developers or advanced users for troubleshooting, debugging, or determining specific device characteristics.