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I was just going through the /system/app directory and found this rather interesting .apk in there, "TetheringManagerRogers1126.apk". Anyone have any idea what Rogers is doing with this? Do you think this is what is causing people with non-tethering enabled accounts (under 1 gig of data) to not be able to use the Mobile AP feature? Would removing it bypass the restriction? Hoping someone with more Android knowledge can shed some light on it.
tbrummell said:
I was just going through the /system/app directory and found this rather interesting .apk in there, "TetheringManagerRogers1126.apk". Anyone have any idea what Rogers is doing with this? Do you think this is what is causing people with non-tethering enabled accounts (under 1 gig of data) to not be able to use the Mobile AP feature? Would removing it bypass the restriction? Hoping someone with more Android knowledge can shed some light on it.
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Does rooting not allow tethering in the Rogers 2.2?
Regarding your first reply, that has now disappeared:
"Root and tether to your hearts content."
I am rooted, how do you think I was looking through the /system/app directory structure.
Regarding your edited reply, rooting does not disable your ability to tether.
The point of my post was more towards the people that now cannot tether after upgrading to 2.2, there are numerous complaints about it. Mostly from Fido users by the looks of it. The option is disabled for them, if they try to enable Mobile AP it says something about contacting Rogers. I was thinking that possibly this file is the reason, and if they were to remove it, maybe they could enable Mobile AP again.
Tethering does not work for me, when it used on iOS. I never tried on Android 2.1, as I used mobile AP a few times instead. Maybe I just need to set it up again with Rogers since I just renewed my contact...
Mobile AP still works, but just one device at a time it seems? Not sure if thats a limitation or a problem. Now to get VPN to work...
tbrummell said:
Regarding your first reply, that has now disappeared:
"Root and tether to your hearts content."
I am rooted, how do you think I was looking through the /system/app directory structure.
Regarding your edited reply, rooting does not disable your ability to tether.
The point of my post was more towards the people that now cannot tether after upgrading to 2.2, there are numerous complaints about it. Mostly from Fido users by the looks of it. The option is disabled for them, if they try to enable Mobile AP it says something about contacting Rogers. I was thinking that possibly this file is the reason, and if they were to remove it, maybe they could enable Mobile AP again.
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im on Fido using a Rogers captivate recently updated to froyo 2.2 and mobileAP does not work for me...did you find out of that apk is responsible?
edit: you are a genius tbrummell, that apk was stopping mobileAP from working. i just deleted it and now i can wireless tether. i was almost ready to flash a different rom to get mobileAP up and running...stupid rogers i win haha thanks tbrummell
neotekz said:
im on Fido using a Rogers captivate recently updated to froyo 2.2 and mobileAP does not work for me...did you find out of that apk is responsible?
edit: you are a genius tbrummell, that apk was stopping mobileAP from working. i just deleted it and now i can wireless tether. i was almost ready to flash a different rom to get mobileAP up and running...stupid rogers i win haha thanks tbrummell
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Good to hear!
How do I delete the file??
I tried Astro Browser and I also tried FTP server, but it would let me delete it.
Thanks!
TOM...
MrLemon said:
How do I delete the file??
I tried Astro Browser and I also tried FTP server, but it would let me delete it.
Thanks!
TOM...
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Are you rooted?
Yes I am rooted. Used SuperOneClick and I know it worked because Titanium Backup works fine.
TOM...
kegobeer said:
Are you rooted?
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Ok I got it deleted. Used Terminal Emulator and followed the 'basic' app delete tutorial at this link...
jaxov.com/2010/09/how-to-remove-stock-default-android-apps-easily/
Now it works! Thanks!'
TOM...
Awsome find tbrummell and neotekz. Rogers Fail!
tbrummell said:
I was just going through the /system/app directory and found this rather interesting .apk in there, "TetheringManagerRogers1126.apk". Anyone have any idea what Rogers is doing with this? Do you think this is what is causing people with non-tethering enabled accounts (under 1 gig of data) to not be able to use the Mobile AP feature? Would removing it bypass the restriction? Hoping someone with more Android knowledge can shed some light on it.
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Its a lame attempt at controlling tethering... just remove it and everything will work as usual.
att does the same thing.
thanks a lot for the trick. I was thinking of roll back to 2.1 to this back. you save me hours of time. great post~
nice find. you guys all use SuperOneClick 1.5.5 to root your phones?
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weaktight said:
nice find. you guys all use SuperOneClick 1.5.5 to root your phones?
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Yes.
The message you have entered is too short.
I just found this thread while trying to fix a problem of Mobile AP/USB tethering disconnecting me after about 5 minutes of use. The reason I mention this is that my account should have not have had any tethering restrictions as I'm on the 6gb data plan. Mobile AP worked fine under 2.1, but as mentioned, after about 5 minutes of use on 2.2, both Mobile AP, and tethering would just shut off. I was able to tether fine using Kies though. Removed this file, and now have been connected for over an hour on Mobile AP Thanks!
MrLemon said:
Yes I am rooted. Used SuperOneClick and I know it worked because Titanium Backup works fine.
TOM...
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Lol just use TiBu to get rid of "Tethering Manager"in the apps list.
@OP: yes, it does what you thought. But you already found that out.
Alternatively,
1. Root your phone
2. Download "Root Explorer"
3. Rename or Delete the file
4. Reset your phone
Ymodem-G
Your alternate solution rocks
What are you guys running for wifi tether on rooted phone? my software isnt working
I can see the signal but I cant lock it down or connect
Try Barnacle, which i hear people speaking positively of much
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I just use the stock hacked wifi tether app that comes in calks rom
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krisI0N said:
I just use the stock hacked wifi tether app that comes in calks rom
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Im running an AT&T phone, no roms or BLer yet.
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Im running an AT&T phone, no roms or BLer yet.
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I'm wondering if we cant just remove the "Tetherguard" app from the phone via Titanium. I'm not sure if this is what prevents us from tethering, or the app that phones home... but we might have some luck.
Other than that, can we use other apps that will bypass this?
mikegonz said:
I'm wondering if we cant just remove the "Tetherguard" app from the phone via Titanium. I'm not sure if this is what prevents us from tethering, or the app that phones home... but we might have some luck.
Other than that, can we use other apps that will bypass this?
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Unfortunately that didnt work, I just tried.
I uninstalled teatherguard via Ti B/u tried to run my tether app, no luck. Tried to run the factory installed hotspot software and instead of getting denied it just wouldnt turn on. If I went into settings I could make changes and try to turn it on however it would just act as if it was loading and eventually do nothing.
At that time I went ahead and installed barnacle and no luck there either, again it wouldnt deny but it wouldnt boot up either.
Hmmmm
Okay so after playing with the app "WiFi Tether for Root Users, Muller, Lemons, Buxton" I finally got it to work. You will need the app downloaded and installed, go to settings, select profile and select "generic ICS" should be the 3rd option, then hit the menu bar again to select re install binary files.
After that turn on the hot spot and connect with your device!
Actually I'm using the HTC app for tethering!! I did this that a saw on a Vivid ROM thread, I think it was on Dark Raider's..... so I don' deserve any credit, I just want to help because I got my One X yesterday, rooted it and tried it and it works perfectly!!
You'll need SQ Lite Editor:
1) Dialer Storage
2) telephony.db
3) carriers
4) 12 Entitlement 310410
you shoud change the value under "apn" from "broadband" to "pta"
5) Please restart your device and you will get it!!
Enjoy my friends!!!
Thank you for that fix!!!!
I search hih and low for the entitlement check in all the databases. I would have never thought to look in telephony.
krisI0N said:
I just use the stock hacked wifi tether app that comes in calks rom
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Could you please post the Apk,pls.
I hope that it helped you out!! here to help in what i can!
Donpiero278,
I like your method, but I need a bit more clarification on how you did it.
So I need to purchase SQLLite Editor? What am I going to edit with it? Where do I get the HTC Tethering app? I also don't understand your 1-4 steps.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
galfert said:
Donpiero278,
I like your method, but I need a bit more clarification on how you did it.
So I need to purchase SQLLite Editor? What am I going to edit with it? Where do I get the HTC Tethering app? I also don't understand your 1-4 steps.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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It's not for the timid.
find the telephony.db in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases copy it to /mnt/sdcard
edit it with the sqlite manager of your choice. I used the firefox extension.
Find line 12 and change it from broadband to pta.
copy it back to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
reboot phone
You'll need root explorer or similar file manager with root access to get to the file and put it back
After that I just added the widget
gunnyman said:
It's not for the timid.
find the telephony.db in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases copy it to /mnt/sdcard
edit it with the sqlite manager of your choice. I used the firefox extension.
Find line 12 and change it from broadband to pta.
copy it back to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
reboot phone
You'll need root explorer or similar file manager with root access to get to the file and put it back
After that I just added the widget
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I'm not timid. Your extra guidance is all I needed. It works! This might be harder than installing an app but the end result is better. Thank you so much.
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galfert said:
I'm not timid. Your extra guidance is all I needed. It works! This might be harder than installing an app but the end result is better. Thank you so much.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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You're welcome. I googled the file location that took a while. After that it was cake.
the maker of CWM also made a tethering app, it also claims that it's almost non-detectable by carriers since it does it with proxies and works with non-root https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether
just another option. If you use ssdroid, this is another tethering method that does it with proxies and also is nondetectable that i am experimenting with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25818971
boosted2000si said:
Unfortunately that didnt work, I just tried.
I uninstalled teatherguard via Ti B/u tried to run my tether app, no luck. Tried to run the factory installed hotspot software and instead of getting denied it just wouldnt turn on. If I went into settings I could make changes and try to turn it on however it would just act as if it was loading and eventually do nothing.
At that time I went ahead and installed barnacle and no luck there either, again it wouldnt deny but it wouldnt boot up either.
Hmmmm
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pretty sure you should use a root file explorer to remove it from system/apps because you have to remove the odex as well as the apk. not saying it will work but it might. since you already removed the apk with titanium you should use a root file explorer and remove the odex file that's probably still there and see if it fixes it. im trying it now and will report back.
I searched like crazy and I can't find what PTA stands for. I know APN stands for Access Point Name. I also found out that PTA is an APN that is only utilized by LTE provisioned accounts.
Phone daTA ???
Personal Telephony Account ???
Phone Terminated Access ???
.....I don't know ....possibilities are endless but the curiosity is driving me nuts. Does anybody know?
Sorry that I wasn't here yesterday to help you out guys. I hope it's all figured out for you!!
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Sorry that I wasn't here yesterday to help you out guys. I hope it's all figured out for you!!
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Did you guys leave Tetherguard.apk in place when you did this? I get stuck at the "Processing..." toast message when I try to turn the hotspot on now.
I was on the go and had no access to cables/internet and needed to transfer a file to the tablet from my phone and it needed to be done wirelessly and i can't for the life of me accomplish this with the transformer, the was very easy to do with the phone and Nexus 7 using WiFi Direct. Read this to get more background on my issue, I'm just wondering if one of you devs can add WiFi Direct back with some sort of CWM flashable zip for the latest JB WW stock ROM.
I know this will work with CM9/10, but I have the JB update and don't want to risk bricking the tablet and want to stay stock and i want want to get any apps to start a FTP server.
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I was on the go and had no access to cables/internet and needed to transfer a file to the tablet from my phone and it needed to be done wirelessly and i can't for the life of me accomplish this with the transformer, the was very easy to do with the phone and Nexus 7 using WiFi Direct. Read this to get more background on my issue, I'm just wondering if one of you devs can add WiFi Direct back with some sort of CWM flashable zip for the latest JB WW stock ROM.
I know this will work with CM9/10, but I have the JB update and don't want to risk bricking the tablet and want to stay stock and i want want to get any apps to start a FTP server.
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I Dont no what the app is called off hand.but with some searching i'm sure you can find it. itts even listed in application thread here on xda. but with this app.you can do file transfer to another devices like wifi direct with out having wifi nor data available. what it does is opens up a wireless hotspot on one device. once again even without wifi or data available and you don't even need the service from your carrior..
its pretty niffty. sorry don't no have the name of app. but i no theres at least 2 diff ones.
try ES File explorer
trevor7428 said:
I Dont no what the app is called off hand.but with some searching i'm sure you can find it. itts even listed in application thread here on xda. but with this app.you can do file transfer to another devices like wifi direct with out having wifi nor data available. what it does is opens up a wireless hotspot on one device. once again even without wifi or data available and you don't even need the service from your carrior..
its pretty niffty. sorry don't no have the name of app. but i no theres at least 2 diff ones.
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Thanks for the hint :s
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[GUIDE] EASY HOW TO: USB Tethering on stock 4.2.2 JB ROM {AT&T GALAXY S4}(Rooted+CWM)
THIS IS EASY USB TETHERING MOD+ROOT+CWM+BACKUP GUIDE FOR YOU AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S4!
This mod is for those of us out there with GT-i9500 that want to keep the stock Android 4.2.2 JellyBean ROM but enable USB tethering and WIFI Hotspots.
This mod requires a rooted device! This also requires the latest I337UCUAMDL build!
You must Enable USB Debugging on device (Settings-->Developer Options-->) (Tap "Build Number" 7 times if you dont see it)
MODIFY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
YOU WILL NEED TO DOWNLOAD/INSTALL
COMPUTER:
Download appropriate USB Device Drivers for your computers OS (here)
djrbliss Motochopper ROOT here
Nottach's TetheringProvision.apk here
DEVICE:
RomManager (can be downloaded via Play Store)
Script Manager - SManager (can be downloaded via Play Store)
Nandroid Backup+Manager (can be downloaded via Play Store)
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A] ROOT your device
I personally used motochopper (which can be found here) to root my device which worked flawlessly and was pretty simple compared to some other ways.
Follow the steps to complete root. (Thanks to djrbliss)
Original motochopper root thread
VIDEO TUTORIAL (MOTOCHOPPER)
Verify root access by finding Superuser app and downloading "Root checker" from Google Play Store.
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Other root methods will work.
B] Install ClockworkMod Custom Recovery
You must install CWM (or cwm touch) recovery to your device before proceeding any further.
The easiest way to install CWM is by using the CWM Rom Manager
1) Go to Google Play Store on your device (after rooted), search for "rom manager"
2) Download and Install
3) Open Rom Manager and click "Recovery Setup".
It may prompt you that you must install ClockworkMod Recovery to use Rom Manager, click ok.
You will enter "Recovery Setup" in the Rom Manager app.
4)Under "INSTALL OR UPDATE RECOVERY" click "ClockworkMod Recovery"
This will install CWM (non-touch version if you are not using the paid version of rom manager)
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C] BACKUP your current Data
I made two backups, one with nandroid and one with rom manager. I suggest you do the same. Save these first backups in case you break something later down the road. Always save a backup *last known good configuration* on your device BEFORE attempting any modifications.
Rom Manager-->Backup and Restore-->Backup Current Rom
Nandroid-->Start Backup (note backup location, if saved to extSDCard, make a copy and move it to device memory)
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D] Modify files to Enable Wifi/USB Tethering (this method will not enable bluetooth tethering, sorry :crying
Download TetheringProvision.apk (Props to Nottach for compiling! OP here)
Download Script Manager from Play Store if you haven't already
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Using SManager do the following
1) Transfer the TetheringProvision.apk file onto your extSDCard.
2) Go to system/app from root directory.
3) Find TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex
4) Long hold on each file and rename to TetheringProvision.apk.bak and TetheringProvision.odex.bak respectively. (A warning will pop up, click "Brick" to proceed.)
5) Find the new TetheringProvision.apk and move it into the system/app folder where your old one was.
6) Reboot
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You should now be able to enter (Settings-->More Settings-->Tethering and portable hotspot-->) and enable "Mobile Hotspot" and "USB tethering" (with cable connected). You will still see a subscription error, but it should still work!!
Hope this helps someone.
Some notes:
My testing was all done on CWM after the research I had been doing, it seems that this was the best platform to use at this time.
I looked at different root methods and motochopper is quick and painless, needed simple and got it.
Nottach's mod may not be the best way to do this over some other methods, but it works out of the box and it is easy. Data charges at your own risk
I included Root+CWM install methods to ensure a working mod to your device (use other roots/recoveries at your own risk!)
I STRESS you must backup your current rom after rooting your device. Do not modify files until you do this!
CASUAL's Loki-TWRP-Motochopper will not work for USB tethering (unless someone has tested or modded to work)
CM 10.1 may work to enable USB tethering (have not tested)
Problems I ran into while attempting this USB Thethering/WIFI mod...
Decompile framework-res.apk to edit provision check did not work as the recompile is corrupt (maybe user error?) Can anyone chime in on this?
Other potential apk wifi/usb tethering methods softbricked (could not load boot past AT&T logo anim) or were not working at this time
I tested numerous potential fixes but some were possibly patched or broken.
Obvisouly if PDANET+FoxFi worked for USB I wouldn't be here, lol
To enter Recovery mode from phone OFF:
Hold down "Vol Up"+"Home"+"Power" and hold for about 1 second after you see first image ("SAMSUNG Custom")
You will need to know this in case you have to boot into recovery mode if you softbrick your phone.
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Thanks to all who made this happen, I just put this together as a step-by-step to help anyone who is needing this mod. Credit goes to them.
The 9500 has ICS? I thought all variants had JB.
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You are right, my brain is a little scrambled from all the reading/loss of sleep trying to get this to work.... CHANGED
Firedcylinder said:
The 9500 has ICS? I thought all variants had JB.
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Props to OP ...
... and thanked. I just bought an at$t Samsung SGH-I337, with Android v4.2.2. Even though I am a n00b I was lucky/experienced enough to not accepted the MF3 update (still at MDL). Or, at least, that is what the "About Device" says. Although I did see that some got it automatically.
I had enabled usb tethering on my previous Samsung Android 1 phone but 3g seemed a little slow compaired to my sisters Verison 4g hot spot, so I upgraded. I would have gladly paid for my tethering but at$t thought it would be better to force me to hack my phone rather than to add the tether billing to my unlimited data plan , for the few months I need it while traveling. I do not get that. I must be stupid. I consider myself lucky to get tethering going on my first Android phone on the first try. It was the first time I rooted a phone and for a short period I lost my contacts, but they mysteriously appeared hours later.
With more than 1000 views I am a little surprised that there is so few posts here. My question - Is this guide still the best option for me to get usb tethering?
Thanks again for taking the time to post this guide.
Second attempt posting this.
I can confirm that this method for USB tethering works on AT$T's Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 with 4.2.2 JB and MDL build. The only issue I had was my tethering options were in a different location then what was specified here (small issue).
I took the update because I boot looped my phone trying to upgrade to a rooted stock version of Kit Kat.
After going to stock I lost root and of course custom recovery. As many have noticed, there is no viable tether app that works with Kit Kat on this device. In doing a search it appears that this is the case with many devices that have gotten Kit Kat.
So I did a search and through several different threads I believe I have found the workaround.
I am new to doing "How-To's" so please forgive me if this is not as professional as others. I am not a developer but have some knowledge of working with various facets of Android. So, here goes:
1. Go to settings--> Tethering and networks ---> Mobile networks --> Access point names
2. Under Access point names, you should have T-Mobile LTE
3. Click menu ---> New APN
4. Name --> Whatever you want
5. APN ---> should say "Not Set" change to "Fast.T-Mobile.com"
6. APN Type--> type "default,supl,mms,dun"
7. APN Protocol --> Be sure it says "IPv4"
8. Menu--> Click save
9. Change APN to the newly created Access Point
10. Download : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi
11. Download the PC app (if needed)
12. (Optional) Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi.key
Follow instructions on setting up FoxFi which I will not cover here.
I am using this now to type this thread. It is a little buggy but I think that is FoxFi not necessarily this method of tether. I have to at times disable/re-enable the PC app if I lose connection.
I hope this helps folks out there.
What is the problem with the mobile hotspot that comes with stock kitkat? D801 tmo.
stormannorman said:
What is the problem with the mobile hotspot that comes with stock kitkat? D801 tmo.
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Nothing wrong, works perfectly fine. This is an alternative means through a different app providing a means to tether without utilizing a set amount of data provided by carrier.
Are speeds with FoxFi comparable to stock tethering?
adampdx said:
Are speeds with FoxFi comparable to stock tethering?
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Yes, speeds are comparable. Only issue, and I believe this is with PDANet/FoxFi is you at times have to reset the connection on the computer. I am running Windows 7 BTW
Wait, is it not easier way to do this:
(if you have root)
1. download SQlite editor app from G.Play (pay for it few bucks)
2. search for com.android.providers.settings and open it
3. open "settings.db" then "global" and under "tether_dun_required" change 1 to 0,
save and turn on tethering without any limits.... Just after reboot you need to set 1 to 0 again to make it work...
I saw it somewhere around and that worked for me!
(Didn't have to change or create new APN.
(This is possible solution for NON-T-mobile users of D801 model, because I'm one..)
That is if you have root. As stated in the OP this is a workaround for those that have lost root via 4.4.2.
Sent from my LG-D801 using xda app-developers app
Ivanprskalo said:
Wait, is it not easier way to do this:
(if you have root)
1. download SQlite editor app from G.Play (pay for it few bucks)
2. search for com.android.providers.settings and open it
3. open "settings.db" then "global" and under "tether_dun_required" change 1 to 0,
save and turn on tethering without any limits.... Just after reboot you need to set 1 to 0 again to make it work...
I saw it somewhere around and that worked for me!
(Didn't have to change or create new APN.
(This is possible solution for NON-T-mobile users of D801 model, because I'm one..)
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Will this affect the system tether app as well?
adampdx said:
Will this affect the system tether app as well?
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This solution IS for system tethering.
If you have rooted device, system tethering works like a charm with this.
Also, this works even if you are not T-mobile user, meaning, you SIM unlock device and you can tether with any SIM on any network in the world...
I guess those guys who updated OTA to 4.4.2 will have to wait root for D801. I saw there is a way to flash KitKat in recovery and immediately superuser.zip after that...
I'll personally go for that way.
Doesn't seem to work for me. Tried using my tablet connected to foxfi hotspot and got the usual T-Mobile error notice that hotspot isn't enabled when I opened the browser.
You can also setup a vpn to connect to and it won't redirect you to the upsell page if you get that issue
Ivanprskalo said:
Wait, is it not easier way to do this:
(if you have root)
1. download SQlite editor app from G.Play (pay for it few bucks)
2. search for com.android.providers.settings and open it
3. open "settings.db" then "global" and under "tether_dun_required" change 1 to 0,
save and turn on tethering without any limits.... Just after reboot you need to set 1 to 0 again to make it work...
I saw it somewhere around and that worked for me!
(Didn't have to change or create new APN.
(This is possible solution for NON-T-mobile users of D801 model, because I'm one..)
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If this works, you have fixed the only issue that would desire me to install a custom rom
Edit: seems to be working so far, spent half an hour on the tablet and the tmobile app shows no increase in the hotspot data usage
Ok. Let me try and clarify. The step by step in the OP can be used on any ROM but is specifically useful for those like me that took the update to 4.4.2 and lost root.
When using FoxFi app it is recommended that you use USB tether mode. Also you need to hide your activity but I'm not going to cover that. I Will leave that to others.
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TheFuzz said:
Ok. Let me try and clarify. The step by step in the OP can be used on any ROM but is specifically useful for those like me that took the update to 4.4.2 and lost root.
When using FoxFi app it is recommended that you use USB tether mode. Also you need to hide your activity but I'm not going to cover that. I Will leave that to others.
Sent from my LG-D801 using xda app-developers app
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Then one thing is left to be clarified:
Do I need to use that T-mobile APN? Because that won't work for me or every other user that haven't T-mobile SIM card, obviously...
So, do you think that is safe to assume that method from OP will work for me if I use my regular APN?
I can't speak to other carriers directly. But, the simplest way to tell; if you use the app and it does not "trip" your carrier hotspot app then you should be good.
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Neither of these methods worked for me. FoxFi kept telling me that I didn't have an internet connection and editing my com.android.providers.settings database kept reverting to "1" after a reboot. After the latter method, I temporarily lost the functionality of my home button and root went away. I thought I was going to have to flash back to 4.2.2 for second. Thankfully after a few reboots and a restored file all was good.
Edit: OK, I finally got FoxFi working. I guess I didn't read the directions completely. But this didn't stop my tethering data usage from going up.
Make sure you have the settings in FoxFi set to hide internet usage. If you need my settings for that, let me know.
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I have actually tried both methods and get them to work.
Now, I'm on 4.4.2 stock, I didn't took the OTA update - instead I've flashed that 1.4GB KK update trough TWRP, and then superuser.zip. It wasn't easy, especially because I didn't have TWRP installed at all and OTA was downloaded (kinda without my permission, in background, and then I got that notification....)
So, now, I'm on KK stock, rooted, but I'm not sure if I got recovery... and guess what, I don't care...
Both tethering methods work for me, bud since is easier I use system tether.
What I'm trying to say is: Don't take OTA guys if you have root, flash trough recovery your KK and you will keep root, you can tether, you keep your data and apps... It isn't the easiest way but it is the one with most satisfying result..
TheFuzz said:
Make sure you have the settings in FoxFi set to hide internet usage. If you need my settings for that, let me know.
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OK, read between the lines a bit and got took the steps I believe you're referring to. However, still no luck with tethering data. Would you mind sharing your settings for FoxFi?
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OK, read between the lines a bit and got took the steps I believe you're referring to. However, still no luck with tethering data. Would you mind sharing your settings for FoxFi?
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On your desktop, click on the PDANet icon in the task tray. Click settings, Hide Tether usage, Level 1
That's it. Should work. Again, you may have to disconnect/reconnect from time to time via the tray icon.
adampdx said:
Neither of these methods worked for me. FoxFi kept telling me that I didn't have an internet connection and editing my com.android.providers.settings database kept reverting to "1" after a reboot. After the latter method, I temporarily lost the functionality of my home button and root went away. I thought I was going to have to flash back to 4.2.2 for second. Thankfully after a few reboots and a restored file all was good.
Edit: OK, I finally got FoxFi working. I guess I didn't read the directions completely. But this didn't stop my tethering data usage from going up.
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It was stated that this will revert after a restart.... Simple either don't restart or adjust the value after you restart
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So just to verify. For rooted folks the sqlite method works? I can't get my connected device to access the net but I am also in a T-Mobile black hole for the next two weeks with only edge when I am lucky
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