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[GUIDE] GPS Navigation with TetherGPS

The one thing keeping TetherGPS from working on the Kindle Fire is the missing development options in the settings menu, specifically the "Enable Mock Locations" option. You can however enable it manually.
UPDATED 9/9/2012
This post originally used Zergrush to root, but that no longer works with the latest updated software from Amazon. Check the development section to find the latest rooting information.
1. Root your Kindle Fire.
2. Obtain/install ADB, sqlite3, and the KF USB drivers. Make sure the KF shows up when you execute the command "adb devices" from a terminal.
3. Execute the following in a terminal window:
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
copy settings.db settings.bak
sqlite3 settings.db "update secure set value=1 where name='mock_location';"
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
4. After the KF restarts you are set! Connect your KF to your phone's wifi, launch the TetherGPS server on your phone, and launch the TetherGPS client on your KF. Install Google Maps/Earth or any other GPS-consuming app and you should be good to go.
Alternative Method: Purchase Root Explorer from the Play Store on your rooted KF. Use Root Explorer and sqlite editor to open /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db and change 'mock_location' from '0' to '1'. Restart your KF.
Demo Video:
Thanks goes to ros87 for posting this method for the Nook Touch here.

This looks like it would work. I think I'll try it after you make the video since I'm more of a video person.

Post updated with simpler instructions. I wrote a batch file and included the files necessary to complete this procedure.
Demo video is also posted!
This is now a very easy process, and does not require that your device remain rooted. Google Maps is super smooth on the KF!

Would it be possible to tether a Garmin GPS to the KFire?
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This is awesome! Now if we can get the Bluetooth working on the KF then I can use my BT GPS. For now this will work!

Getting BT working would really be the icing on the cake, or perhaps the ice cream on my sandwich
For most people, you're going to have to tether to your phone to get internet access anyway, so using TetherGPS saves you from having a third device.
Target has the LG Optimus V for $50 right now. I believe it's a Fri/Sat sale only. It's a pre-paid phone for Virgin Mobile, but you don't need to activate it. You can root the device and install android-wifi-tether and TetherGPS, and use it as a GPS puck.

I've had the same "Mock" issue yesterday, today I've found your guide and it solved my problem immediately, many thanks!

I recorded two more demo videos today with the Kindle Fire running aviation mapping and navigation software (AviationMaps and Naviator).

Can you also record a how-to video?
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I have ADB working fine, but when I run the batch file it just keeps saying " 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file".

californiarailroader said:
I have ADB working fine, but when I run the batch file it just keeps saying " 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file".
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You need to put the platform-tools folder in your system's PATH variable, or you can drop the files from the zip into the platform-tools folder and run the batch file there.

lionclaw said:
You need to put the platform-tools folder in your system's PATH variable, or you can drop the files from the zip into the platform-tools folder and run the batch file there.
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Thanks, I figured it was something like that. I just dropped the files into my tools folder and did it from there, success!
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What would I put in Path under Environment Variables to enable it? I want to make sure I put it in correctly.
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I added this to the end of the existing text in Path- ;C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools
I answered my own question lol Now I can ADB allover the place hehe Anyway, this works GREAT, thank you so much for this! It'll be nice having a 7 inch GPS on my travels across Nor*Cal for work (I work everything from Sonoma County and just north of Sacramento north to Oregon and Northeast to Nevada).

This is working great for me. Simple steps, and now my Kindle does the one thing that I wished that it would have done from the start by having GPS. Thank you, much!

Works good, thanks. Wants me to enable gps in settings starting navigation, but there is no gps in settings. It's cool though, still locates me within 10 meters.

Forgive me if I'm wrong but couldn't you edit the settings.db with root explorer right on the device?

neilrl79 said:
Forgive me if I'm wrong but couldn't you edit the settings.db with root explorer right on the device?
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If your KF is rooted, and you have root explorer and SQLite Editor installed, then you can do it right on the KF. I haven't tried it personally, but I don't see any reason why not.

Got the GPS link working! Thanks!
BTW What tethering program are you using? What phone is it being run on?
I have a Droid 3 and my KF isn't recognizing the tetherering. (Tried Barnacle and OpenGarden)

MinionOfEckerd said:
Got the GPS link working! Thanks!
BTW What tethering program are you using? What phone is it being run on?
I have a Droid 3 and my KF isn't recognizing the tetherering. (Tried Barnacle and OpenGarden)
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I have a DROID3 as well tho I haven't gotten my KF yet. Did you do the Radiocomm tether hack that utilizes the hotspot app included with the phone?

neilrl79 said:
I have a DROID3 as well tho I haven't gotten my KF yet. Did you do the Radiocomm tether hack that utilizes the hotspot app included with the phone?
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Yes, I did. Getting some errors running the hotspot app, though.

MinionOfEckerd said:
Yes, I did. Getting some errors running the hotspot app, though.
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Ok, I am planning on getting the fire but tethering to my phone is a must. I was really hoping that it would just work with the hotspot appp i already have.

[Q] [A700] Ad hoc wifi support? (aka IBSS, adhoc)

I have tried a few custom ICS and JB ROMs for the A700. I could not get it to connect to my ad-hoc wifi network.
Q1: Is there a ROM out there that supports ad-hoc wifi, for the A700?
Q2: If not, is anyone working on it, preferably for JB?!
I really need this feature, or I'll have to replace the tablet.. :crying:

Maybe you can try it with this little piece of software, but make a backup before trying, it doesnt work on every device!
I tried it with my SGS+ years ago and had no problems at all, others had...
For example it could happen that the wifi isnt working properly anymore (as the developer wrote on his description only a hard reset will help in this case or a backup).
Make a backup, give it a try and then you can revert everything if it doesnt work out for you
Wifi Ad Hoc enabler
https:// play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.arendmedia.wifiadhocenabler
Unfortunately I can't post links because I am below 10 posts... try to search for it manually.

shawnboy99 said:
I have tried a few custom ICS and JB ROMs for the A700. I could not get it to connect to my ad-hoc wifi network.
Q1: Is there a ROM out there that supports ad-hoc wifi, for the A700?
Q2: If not, is anyone working on it, preferably for JB?!
I really need this feature, or I'll have to replace the tablet.. :crying:
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Probably just need to change wpa.supplicant files for one that enables adhoc. At least on older HC and ICS. JB should probably be the same. Here's a link to a wpa.supplicant file that maybe will work, along with instructions. (always keep a backup of your current supplicant file. You can do all necessary things using ES File Explorer. For this method you need root;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777413
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163363 (this seems to have success on tablets)
For non-rooted, you need an app.
Here's a much simplier app you can use on the non-rooted tablet rather than installing client apps on the PC;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32719405
MD

SnoPoX said:
Maybe you can try it with this little piece of software, but make a backup before trying, it doesnt work on every device!
I tried it with my SGS+ years ago and had no problems at all, others had...
For example it could happen that the wifi isnt working properly anymore (as the developer wrote on his description only a hard reset will help in this case or a backup).
Make a backup, give it a try and then you can revert everything if it doesnt work out for you
Wifi Ad Hoc enabler
https:// play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.arendmedia.wifiadhocenabler
Unfortunately I can't post links because I am below 10 posts... try to search for it manually.
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Thanks for the tip. I found a list of phones/tabs that Wifi Ad Hoc enabler reported working, there was no A500 and A700. There was A100 with ICS that worked, and A200 with JB that did NOT work. I read up on it, and it sounded like it replaces the wpa.supplicant file. I have tried about 4 different wpa.supplicant files that I could find on the web; none of them worked. I have decided to switch to a different tablet. Thanks again for your help!

Moscow Desire said:
Probably just need to change wpa.supplicant files for one that enables adhoc. At least on older HC and ICS. JB should probably be the same. Here's a link to a wpa.supplicant file that maybe will work, along with instructions. (always keep a backup of your current supplicant file. You can do all necessary things using ES File Explorer. For this method you need root;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777413
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163363 (this seems to have success on tablets)
For non-rooted, you need an app.
Here's a much simplier app you can use on the non-rooted tablet rather than installing client apps on the PC;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32719405
MD
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Thanks for the tip on wpa.supplicant. I have tried a bunch of them, about 4 or 5. None of them worked. (See my previous post also.)
Regarding FoxFi app through the link you have mentioned, it's now part of PdaNet. According to their web description, it turns a tablet into a hotspot, not what I was talking about--connecting tablet to an ad-hoc network.

shawnboy99 said:
Thanks for the tip on wpa.supplicant. I have tried a bunch of them, about 4 or 5. None of them worked. (See my previous post also.)
Regarding FoxFi app through the link you have mentioned, it's now part of PdaNet. According to their web description, it turns a tablet into a hotspot, not what I was talking about--connecting tablet to an ad-hoc network.
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Try that second supplicant file. Make sure you set the permissions on it after you copy, then reboot the tab. Wipe cache and dalvik also.
If I get some time, I might check it out. Might be able to merge the changes into our own supplicant file.
MD

Hi, I have the same problem with my a500 cm10 v6supercharge, no way to get enable ad hoc connection?!
Please could some body update the wpa supplicant file?
Thank's
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[Q] How do I activate WiFi Tether? Already looked at the other threads.

Hey fellow One Sv users! Sorry for the trouble, but this is annoying me. I have the One Sv (obviously), K2_CL Boost Mobile. I have rooted, i have jelly bean 4.1.2, and Sense 4. i haven't flashed any custom rom on my device. i also have S-OFF. I downloaded "Trev-e's wifi tether for root users", and looked at numerous threads in this forum to try and get it to work. i have backed up and uninstalled TetheringGuard with Titanium Backup. yet no matter what device profile i use, the access point is not seen by laptop or other devices, or it is seen and does not connect, although the Upload and Download speeds increase on the app. So, can someone please attempt to help me figure this out if you have the time? it would be much appreciated. I follow threads on XDA religiously, and have seen the work of @Modding.MyMind and @russellvone . I realize you guys must be tremendously busy trying to get Sense 5 and 4.2.2 to work on our wonderful device, but as soon as you get the time, i would love for anyone to try and get this to work for me. I can test, in return if needed. thank you.

Using a file manager like es file explorer or something similar go to /system/build.prop and copy it to either your internal or external sd card. (you can do it on your pc using notepad++ if you like). Now open it up and look for what is highlighted in green provided in the picture. On yours they will say 0. Change them to 1 like you see in the picture. Once done go to my next post for more instructions...
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Now look in the build.prop file what is highlighted in green in this next provided picture. Yours will say true. Change it to false like the picture shows. Once done, go to my next post for further instructions...
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Now scroll to the bottom of your build.prop file. Given the picture I provided highlighted in green, add that in to your build.prop file. In the picture you will notice there is an extra line that is blank. Make sure yours has that also. Once complete go to my next post for further instructions....
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Once you have completed the above steps go ahead and save the file. Now before proceeding make a backup of your original build.prop file for safe keepings. Now cut the modded build.prop file over to /system/ and allow it to overwrite the original build.prop file (you will need write permissions for the /system to do this or you will be denied). Once it has been overwritten make sure you set the permissions to the modded build.prop file to rw-r-r as seen provided in the picture. Once you have set your permissions go ahead and reboot your device.
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Once your device has rebooted go to settings >> more >> mobile network sharing
Profit!
--- Happy Hunting
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No need for an app anymore
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Oh, I also forgot to mention... If you go to /system/apps there is a system app called tetherguard.apk and .odex.
Rename those by adding an extension.
tetherguard.apk.pka
tetherguard.odex.dexo
You will need to reboot after you do this. Otherwise, your tethering will kick in and out periodically.
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i apologise for the inconvenience. @Modding.MyMind . But i have edited the build.prop exactly as you have said, and when i go to use the built it wifi hotspot app from Settings, i try to connect my laptop to the access point and it continously tries to get an internet connection until it eventually fails. i have tried this with both no security and WEP, WPA(TKIP), and WPA2(AES), with no luck. Anything else you suggest, o mighty one? (I mean that with the utmost respect, not sarcasm lol)

usb tether is better in my opinion if just tethering one laptop.
use the Wi-Fi for root.apk
Device-Profile is set to Generic ICS/JB (wlan0), Setup-Method is set to Auto,*

russellvone said:
usb tether is better in my opinion if just tethering one laptop.
use the Wi-Fi for root.apk
Device-Profile is set to Generic ICS/JB (wlan0), Setup-Method is set to Auto,*
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Thank you @russellvone , but when using those settings, my computer doesnt see the hotspot at all, even though the upload and download speeds on the app increase. I don't know what the deal is.

I'm sure you'll just have to type the ssid in manually on your laptop,
then enter password(if you choose one)

russellvone said:
I'm sure you'll just have to type the ssid in manually on your laptop,
then enter password(if you choose one)
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I manually entered the SSID on my laptop, windows 8.1. But when it tries to connect, again it shows the message "the network is taking longer than usual" and connects with no internet access and the wifi bars on my laptop get that little yellow warning sign overlay. @russellvone

Wifi tether for root users worked fine on my k2cl
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@bryanwerewolf
I'm not positive what the issue might be, but....
there is always usb tethering(works every time)

russellvone said:
@bryanwerewolf
I'm not positive what the issue might be, but....
there is always usb tethering(works every time)
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Oh well. I really appreciate you guys taking the time to attempt to help me with this. I'll go with the usb tethering then, and hope it works out, unless i have a cursed device or something lol. @russellvone

Kohltont22 said:
Wifi tether for root users worked fine on my k2cl
Sent from my C525c using xda app-developers app
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what settings do you use on the app? @Kohltont22

clockworkmod tether....
it's flawless when I use it
no matter what OS I'm tethering to ubuntu/Windowsxp/7/8/8.1
it's simple to install, then just plug in and surf away
side note: you won't be able to get it from the playstore, boost blocked it so just search in your browser for it

wifi tab not getting enable

Hi, I have samsung tab 2 gt-p3100 with android version 4.1.2 screen shot attached. And it is rooted. Also I had installed linux deployment tool and kali linux on my tablet. Once I was trying for apt-get upgrade but file sige was big so I had trying with wifi with adhoc network but it was unable to detect. So I had google it and download some file wpa_supplicant and try, (replace in system> bin folder and try to o pen with txt shows elf)
But still not works. Then found some misc folder wpa_supplicant configuration some command add but still not work.
Now next day I found wifi router and try to turning on my wifi but when I am trying it comes back and turning on written comes nothing happen .
Deleted the command added in misc folder wpa_supplicant. Conf file then also same problem.
Pl help I dont want to format and upgrade as some legal document and some recording proof is there which is as per fsl. So pl help urgently.
T hanks.

yuvee0000 said:
Hi, I have samsung tab 2 gt-p3100 with android version 4.1.2 screen shot attached. And it is rooted. Also I had installed linux deployment tool and kali linux on my tablet. Once I was trying for apt-get upgrade but file sige was big so I had trying with wifi with adhoc network but it was unable to detect. So I had google it and download some file wpa_supplicant and try, (replace in system> bin folder and try to o pen with txt shows elf)
But still not works. Then found some misc folder wpa_supplicant configuration some command add but still not work.
Now next day I found wifi router and try to turning on my wifi but when I am trying it comes back and turning on written comes nothing happen .
Deleted the command added in misc folder wpa_supplicant. Conf file then also same problem.
Pl help I dont want to format and upgrade as some legal document and some recording proof is there which is as per fsl. So pl help urgently.
T hanks.
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Pl help

Adhoc WIFI Support in Jellybean
yuvee0000 said:
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This is really hard to tell you that you might have to factory reset your tablet again(AFAIK) as you have done some experiments with wpa_supplicant.conf. I did the same earlier on my tab and got the same issue. Android versions above Gingerbread(2.3) + doesn't support adhoc networks(WEP) as far as i know or else if you still wanna use it or can stay without adhoc networks,,,i can extract the file wpa_supplicant for you and post it here. In that case you just need to push it to system/etc/wifi and set permisions to (wrrwrrwrr) using root explorer or any app with a capability of rooting privileges.

lokesh.3440 said:
This is really hard to tell you that you might have to factory reset your tablet again(AFAIK) as you have done some experiments with wpa_supplicant.conf. I did the same earlier on my tab and got the same issue. Android versions above Gingerbread(2.3) + doesn't support adhoc networks(WEP) as far as i know or else if you still wanna use it or can stay without adhoc networks,,,i can extract the file wpa_supplicant for you and post it here. In that case you just need to push it to system/etc/wifi and set permisions to (wrrwrrwrr) using root explorer or any app with a capability of rooting privileges.
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Thanks lokesh. Pl send me even you can send on my whatsup to 9558604061 .
Curther I did not make any changes in that file but system/bin/wpa_supplicant and data/mics file but you can send all three . I will try .

Here you go, please copy it to etc/wifi amd set permissions like the screenshot attached
Here is the link for wpa_supplicant.conf :
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dxgj4jkiz2d89t6/wpa_supplicant.conf
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Upload again please
Hey Lokesh,
The file has been removed or such eror on dropbox.
Could you upload the file on dropbox again and post a link? :good:
Thanks a ton
Shivankar

Shivankar Gupta said:
Hey Lokesh,
The file has been removed or such eror on dropbox.
Could you upload the file on dropbox again and post a link? :good:
Thanks a ton
Shivankar
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Dera shivsankar,
Can you pl discribe your problem as I got the solution not from that file but other method.

Dear Yuvee
Here are the screen shots.
Wifi stays like that for a lot of time then the slider goes to the off position but the page still shows the same "Turning on..." message!
I'm sick of it.
Regards
Shivankar

Please help!!!!!
Plllzzzzzzzzz help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Samsung bi*ches!
So last weekend I went to this Samsung service center
Those b****es are asking for 5700 for fixing the wifi up!
That's what's the value of a 2nd hand tab 2 in the market mofos!
Pissed me off bad!
Any help brothers?

Shivankar Gupta said:
Dear Yuvee
Here are the screen shots.
Wifi stays like that for a lot of time then the slider goes to the off position but the page still shows the same "Turning on..." message!
I'm sick of it.
Regards
Shivankar
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This same thing just started happening on my son's P5113 10.1 tab 2. Can't figure it out. Not sure if he dropped it or laid on it or what. Just started today and I've odined the stock software, the latest update, and tried different kernels. Nothing has worked. Please help if you can.

Enable Wifi Hotspot for verizon unlimited data users - root needed

I just wanted to share this with any verizon unlimited users looking for a solution to wireless tethering with the V20. This needs root.
1.) Download modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk. This is from the LG G4 post http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
2.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvision.apk' to 'HotspotProvision.apk.bak' (I used root explorer)
3.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/oat/arm64/HotspotProvision.odex' to 'HotspotProvision.odex.bak'
4.) Copy the modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk and place it into /system/app/HotspotProvision/
5.) Check that the permissions on '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk' is 0644
6.) Reboot phone. Enjoy native hotspot

Wi-Fi tether router in the app store works perfect. I can't remember how much it is because I bought it a long time ago.
Your way is much better, free, and easy to do.
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That darn rooting thing! Just giving it a little while longer before I go that route, letting things settle in now that the VZW variant has success. I've got this thread and file saved for that day tho! Thanks for the info.

Just wanted to share because I spent the day looking for a solution. I had been using foxfi on the note7, but foxfi wifi tethering doesn't work in the v20 nougat. I tried a bunch of alternative apps but none let me get past the subscription check. This mod has been working great, though the rooting processes is still pretty rough.

ACalcutt said:
I just wanted to share this with any verizon unlimited users looking for a solution to wireless tethering with the V20. This needs root.
1.) Download modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk. This is from the LG G4 post http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
2.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvision.apk' to 'HotspotProvision.apk.bak' (I used root explorer)
3.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/oat/arm64/HotspotProvision.odex' to 'HotspotProvision.odex.bak'
4.) Copy the modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk and place it into /system/app/HotspotProvision/
5.) Check that the permissions on '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk' is 0644
6.) Reboot phone. Enjoy native hotspot
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I don't have the file mentioned in step 3. So do i just skip that dtep?

ACalcutt said:
I just wanted to share this with any verizon unlimited users looking for a solution to wireless tethering with the V20. This needs root.
1.) Download modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk. This is from the LG G4 post http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
2.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvision.apk' to 'HotspotProvision.apk.bak' (I used root explorer)
3.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/oat/arm64/HotspotProvision.odex' to 'HotspotProvision.odex.bak'
4.) Copy the modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk and place it into /system/app/HotspotProvision/
5.) Check that the permissions on '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk' is 0644
6.) Reboot phone. Enjoy native hotspot
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I don't get step 5. I don't see anywhere to find 0644
Edit: rebooted and tested and it works. Thanks for this

Just because I had to Google it myself:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/set-0644-permissions-from-es-file-explorer/
Shows how the permissions tree looks for '0644' permission. Explanation here:
https://www.quora.com/Android-opera...es-some-files-need-these-types-of-permissions
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And to follow up, not sure if it's just me... but I also did not have the file listed in Step 3. I am able to start the hotspot but any time I try to go to Set Up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID or password, it force closes. I miss my PDA Net days lol

PDAnet still works with the v20 but not via wifi. Works with usb cable which I have used and Bluetooth which I have not yet tried. Been using it for years.
NO ROOT NEEDED : )

That is true, but I can't very easily tether my phone to my cheapo smart-TV with a cable
For what it's worth, the deodexed 996 stock ROM :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/us996-100-stock-deodexd-rom-t3520131
has the hotspot built in, working flawless, with editing SSID possible just fine. I'm sure his other ROM's might also, but I'm on that one and everything worked right away. Was the first thing I tested as soon as I flashed it lol.

CharlzO_2000 said:
Just because I had to Google it myself:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/set-0644-permissions-from-es-file-explorer/
Shows how the permissions tree looks for '0644' permission. Explanation here:
https://www.quora.com/Android-opera...es-some-files-need-these-types-of-permissions
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And to follow up, not sure if it's just me... but I also did not have the file listed in Step 3. I am able to start the hotspot but any time I try to go to Set Up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID or password, it force closes. I miss my PDA Net days lol
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I have the exact same issue. You ever resolve it?

sic4672 said:
I have the exact same issue. You ever resolve it?
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I ended up using the Stock 996 unmodded ROM, which has all the tweaks (RootSwitch) and stuff enabled out of the box, and the hotspot works perfectly on that one. Yes, it's not a "Verizon" ROM, but the only issue I've had at all, is that the My Verizon app doesn't work, nor the Visual Voice Mail. I do miss the functionality of both, but for me the hotspot is more important, and I can always check the others manually in a browser or dialing into the VM anyway.

This works fine on my rooted Verizon LG V20. I had the files listed, where they were supposed to be. I also used ES File Explorer to change the permissions to 0644. By default, this file is read-write-execute for everyone. 0644 is much more limited permissions - no one can execute, and only the owner can write to it. See the ES File Explorer link above from CharlzO_2000 that shows you how to set the permissions with ES File Explorer.
I tested the hotspot for a few minutes...worked fine. No carrier nag and good connection to it from an iPad. Thanks, OP, and thanks, CharlzO_2000 for the 0644 links.

Stumped...
So last night I was able to root my v20 (verizon) and it was quite hairy especially when it was vibrating like crazy.... So got over that hump and now I'm stumped at these hotspot activation steps. Could you guys help a brotha out? So renamed the files just fine, but did not understand the section about permissions. None of my root browsers were about to change permissions to 0644, but not sure if its needed. So when I try to fire up the hotspot from the system settings it automatically shuts off and says "activity does not exist on this device". What am I missing?

sphui5 said:
So last night I was able to root my v20 (verizon) and it was quite hairy especially when it was vibrating like crazy.... So got over that hump and now I'm stumped at these hotspot activation steps. Could you guys help a brotha out? So renamed the files just fine, but did not understand the section about permissions. None of my root browsers were about to change permissions to 0644, but not sure if its needed. So when I try to fire up the hotspot from the system settings it automatically shuts off and says "activity does not exist on this device". What am I missing?
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I use solid explorer you'll want to go into properties to change permissions.

I didn't like that ES File Explored made me install some shopping app before I could get to the hidden system files. Pretty crappy on their part...
Everything works exactly as the OP explained. If you're having trouble with the permissions in ES File Explorer, long press on the new apk file to select it, pick "more" in the bottom right, then select properties. You'll see permissions listed there and you need to pick "change" and change the boxes so that you get "rw- r- r-" (Owner = RW, Group = R, Global = R). Back out, reboot, and you'll be golden.

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I didn't like that ES File Explored made me install some shopping app before I could get to the hidden system files. Pretty crappy on their part...
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ES has gone downhill over the past year or two. I still have an older version backed up to avoid their bloat. The send over lan feature doesn't work with nougat though.
If you are fed up with ES, give FX explorer a try. I've found it to be a decent replacement without all the bloat.

Could this method cause the data connection to fail sporadically? While using the hotspot, my phone network stops working. It still shows 4G and it being functional, but the hotspot, my apps, nothing that uses data works. It lasts for a minute or two and then it works again. Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue...
Verizon LGV20 with 1.2 restock kernel and WETA.
If anyone would like to suggest a different kernel or ROM, I'm open.

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I use solid explorer you'll want to go into properties to change permissions.
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What do u have to do to get tethering

Try reading the thread starting at the OP.

Hotspot crashing
Hello, I followed these steps and they worked to enable the wifi hotspot but Everytime I go to try to change the name and password the hotspot crashes.
Anyone have any idea if the hotspot name can be changed manually by editing the buidprop or something else?
Thanks