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Wifi HotSpot works on Std ROM! no root needed

I have no idea why, because last weekend I tried it and it told me I needed an expensive data plan. Since this is my first android device, I really don't know my way around it yet, but I spent years loading new ROMs on my old WinMo phones.
The two possibilities are:
1. The phone finally recogniozed my unlimited data plan, and decided it was OK.
2. I did install "AT&T myWireless" from the store afgter my last wifi fail.
Anyone with greater smarts of android PM me, and we can decipher what made this work right.
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Neither of those sound like a reason why. You cant have unlimited data AND tethering. In order to have tethering you have to go to a tiered data package. Sounds like AT&T may have screwed up your data or something. I would call them

Double checked my plan- it was not automatically upgraded to anything new or different.
I did roll my own APN to get the data plan working- could that be it?
APN=wap.cingular
Proxy=wireless.cingular.com
Port=80
[email protected]
PW=CINGULAR1
MMS Protocol=WAP 2.0
MCC=310
MNC=410

HMMMM. Looks interesting..

If you had to enter your own apn then there is definitely something wrong with your plan. Sounds like they didnt give you the right one
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA App

ButtonBoy said:
Double checked my plan- it was not automatically upgraded to anything new or different.
I did roll my own APN to get the data plan working- could that be it?
APN=wap.cingular
Proxy=wireless.cingular.com
Port=80
[email protected]
PW=CINGULAR1
MMS Protocol=WAP 2.0
MCC=310
MNC=410
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Just try it. Work for me too!! (BTW, I skip the proxy)
I have the unlimited plan too.

Nice discovery, just tried it myself and works for me, too. I suppose this shouldn't be too big of a surprise since the software supports tethering natively (plus HTC includes a tethering app). I imagine the preset apn requires AT&T to authenticate your account, and the standard apn you provide above does not. I'm curious if the apn has anything to do with network speed (ie. will using the above settings limit your data to 3G speeds when 4G is available)?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Does this work? At&t won't be charging us extra for this apn?
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my experience has been without the MediaNet APN you won't have the faster speeds can anyone else verify? In other words if getting tethering working is as simple as editing apn then we should keep it to ourselves

The reason you can use the hotspot feature right now is that you added a new APN. If AT&T changes your plan to unlimited 4G in their system, you don't have to add a new APN. The problem with that is that it disables the hotspot feature and you get the "not included in your SIM" message, unless you get one of the tethering plans. Also, the problem with adding a new apn is that it may disable H+ when is eventually turned on.

Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.
Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.

harlenm said:
Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.
Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.
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New APN wont enable this. It is turned off in build.prop of the ROM

harlenm said:
Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.
Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.
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Can you switch back to the MediaNet APN when you want to?

Yes, you can switch any time since you don't replace the MEdia Net apn, just add another.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

I set it up and it works for me too. Awesome, just like I have my Nexus one still! Hopefully this will stick around, I figure that since this is the APN iPhones are hooking to when they start supporting tethering we can kiss this goodbye.

I tried it and it allows me to turn on the mobile hotspot feature but quickly disables it. I don't get the message anymore but it disables before I can connect to the ssid. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks!

gunnyman said:
my experience has been without the MediaNet APN you won't have the faster speeds can anyone else verify? In other words if getting tethering working is as simple as editing apn then we should keep it to ourselves
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For those of you who tried this. How are your data speeds?
Sent from my Inspire 4G or Desire HD or whatever this thing is called via XDA app.

lrs421 said:
For those of you who tried this. How are your data speeds?
Sent from my Inspire 4G or Desire HD or whatever this thing is called via XDA app.
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Not good......
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I am in White Plains, NY

I used this method successfully. I noticed no speed differences between the MEedianet and this new APN. Now granted, the speed tests are sporadic as hell, but overall I see no difference. Best speeds for both MEdianet and new APN I get are about 2500 Kb down and 380 up.
Now when I tethered via the wifi my laptop got about 3000 Kb down. I also tried tethering multiple devices, had 5 gadgets hooked up to it, (It'll allow up to 8) all connected to the net at once and they all were quite usable.
Now all I need is a better upload speed and to get rid of bloatware and I'll be happy. I'm just not interested in going through that rooting gold card **** dance yet.

I'm getting the same issue as mj0528, it'll come on and then quickly turn off. Is there something i'm missing or doing wrong? am i suppose to name the apn something specific? everything is exactly the same as you guys posted it. I also have the 4g unlimited data plan.

[HOW TO] Tether Blocking Fix

Ok here is an easy Step-By-Step. You will need to buy and download SQLite Editor from the play store ($2.99). I have tried a few different free editors and could not get any of them to work. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor&hl=en
I did not come up with this fix, I'm just detailing how to do it, with images. If anyone knows who is responsible for finding this fix, please let me know and I will add they're name here for credit.
Same always, I am not responsible for boot loops, bricking, overheating, tornados, flash floods, alien attacks, or angry girlfriends. Use at your own risk.
Step 1: Open the SQLite Editor app (approve root privileges) and navigate to "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/" and then click on the "settings.db" file
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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}
Step 2: Click on "Global"
Step 3: Click on the + icon in the upper left corner
Step 4: Leave the _id field on (auto). In the Name field type "tether_dun_required". In the Value field type "0" (the number zero). Click SAVE.
Now just back out of the SQLite Editor app and then reboot your phone!
Perhaps someone could sticky this for easy finding?

Nice, but you don't identify what the problem is and how this fixes that problem. What is tether blocking? Is this something that the carrier imposes to restrict tethering?

Yeah, what is this supposed to fix?
Does it mask tethering data?

Does this somehow hide tethering from the carrier?

On the nexus 5 alot of people on T-Mobile (sprint too I'm told) have trouble with the Wifi Tethering, either it doesn't work at all or it redirects you to the Up Sell Website to buy a tethering plan. From what I've read, Android flags all tethering data so that carriers can know you are trying to tether. This bypasses that issue and allows tethering to work. As I said though I did not come up with this fix myself, so maybe the person who did can enlighten us all a little better as to exactly what this fix does. All I know is that I could not get Wifi Tethering to work before I did this fix.
I do not know for sure that it masks tethering data, but I would assume it does since people were getting the upsell website before applying this fix, and then after this fix tethering works fine...
edit: I'm on the T-Mobile $30 a month plan (100 anytime minutes, unlimited Texting and unlimited Data)

After searching around on Google I found this information regarding the TETHER_DUN_REQUIRED string. http://www.androidjavadoc.com/2.3/android/provider/Settings.Secure.html
static String TETHER_DUN_REQUIRED
Used to require DUN APN on the device or not - defaults to a build config value which defaults to false
So it would appear that there is a special APN that your get routed through when trying to tether. Setting Tether_Dun_Required to 0 bypasses that APN and uses the normal data APN for your carrier just as if you were surfing the web (or whatever) from your phone.

bluegizmo83 said:
On the nexus 5 alot of people on T-Mobile (sprint too I'm told) have trouble with the Wifi Tethering, either it doesn't work at all or it redirects you to the Up Sell Website to buy a tethering plan. From what I've read, Android flags all tethering data so that carriers can know you are trying to tether. This bypasses that issue and allows tethering to work. As I said though I did not come up with this fix myself, so maybe the person who did can enlighten us all a little better as to exactly what this fix does. All I know is that I could not get Wifi Tethering to work before I did this fix.
I do not know for sure that it masks tethering data, but I would assume it does since people were getting the upsell website before applying this fix, and then after this fix tethering works fine...
edit: I'm on the T-Mobile $30 a month plan (100 anytime minutes, unlimited Texting and unlimited Data)
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Add AT&T to the carriers it works on, so I'm told by a "friend".

or you can use this free sql app to do the editing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuecs.sqlitemanager&hl=en
worked for me

Well, I just tried this and it didn't work for me. I'm using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2 and I still get 'Error' when I try to turn on wifi hotspot. It's not a problem with my carrier as I have used it on earlier version of Android on the same phone and same network.
Edit. I've just realised this is Nexus 5 forum not Nexus 4 but it's still interesting.

Credit goes to yakman66.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203243
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Nicknoxx said:
Well, I just tried this and it didn't work for me. I'm using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2 and I still get 'Error' when I try to turn on wifi hotspot. It's not a problem with my carrier as I have used it on earlier version of Android on the same phone and same network.
Edit. I've just realised this is Nexus 5 forum not Nexus 4 but it's still interesting.
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It will work. You need to edit APN. check out the link above
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@bluegizmo83 Someone being a D*** for you posting this in 3 2 1....
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You were right! Thanks.
I re-edited settings.db, re-edited my APN to IPv4 (I had to do it twice to get the value to 'stick') and re-booted and WiFi hotspot now works on my Nexus 4
Cheers
UPDATE: It didn't work the first time because I hadn't changed the ownership of settings.db back to system after editing it.

just an FYI https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htsoft.sqleditor&hl=en works just fine and it is free

I've tried installing SQLite Editor a few times now and it FC's every time I open it. Are others having success with the app on the N5/4.4.2?

You could do this via command line without an app, as long as you have the sqlite3 binary:
Code:
su
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
UPDATE settings.global SET tether_dun_required=0;
Note: will only work if column already exists...

Thank You
This was very clear and easy to follow. I can now tether on T-Mobile with my Nexus 5, thanks!

I currently own an AT&T Galaxy S4 Active and planning to buy a Nexus 5.
I've always thought that the Nexus 5, IF purchased directly from Google, will NOT have any carrier specific restriction apps, including tethering. But it seems that this applies to even Nexus 5 bought from Google?
FYI, my AT&T Galaxy S4 Active is using stock ROM but I have no restriction on tethering, even though I did not sign-up for data tethering.

lanwarrior said:
I currently own an AT&T Galaxy S4 Active and planning to buy a Nexus 5.
I've always thought that the Nexus 5, IF purchased directly from Google, will NOT have any carrier specific restriction apps, including tethering. But it seems that this applies to even Nexus 5 bought from Google?
FYI, my AT&T Galaxy S4 Active is using stock ROM but I have no restriction on tethering, even though I did not sign-up for data tethering.
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Tethering is a carrier issue. It doesn't depend on the phone.

jd1639 said:
Tethering is a carrier issue. It doesn't depend on the phone.
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Yeah, I am surprised T-Mobile actually is actively pursuing this.
On my AT&T S4 Active, I didn't implement the solution provided by OP but AT&T never give me any grief, given that I've been tethering for a long time.

I just got a Nexus 5 (4.4.2) from Google (not T-Mobile) and coupled this with my T-Mobile SIM (I have Simple Plan - NOT $30 plan), I did a tethering test. Started tethering on my N5, connect my MacBook Air and...voila... it works.
I don't have to do the SQL editing per OP. Is this because I have a Simple Plan? Thought I have no issue with tethering, just wondering...

lanwarrior said:
I just got a Nexus 5 (4.4.2) from Google (not T-Mobile) and coupled this with my T-Mobile SIM (I have Simple Plan - NOT $30 plan), I did a tethering test. Started tethering on my N5, connect my MacBook Air and...voila... it works.
I don't have to do the SQL editing per OP. Is this because I have a Simple Plan? Thought I have no issue with tethering, just wondering...
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That's because T-Mobile gives out 2.5gb for free
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Tethering hack. T-Mobile USA

First off, I do not have a tethering plan. I do, however, have the old $20 unlimited 4G/LTE plan. I am on SlimKat ROM.
I'm trying to tether my laptop with Chrome browser. Certain websites bypass tether such as google search, but as soon as I hit the link, I am introduced to the T-mobile upsell page.
I've tried every method I've read up on to enable tethering but I always seem to hit the Tmobile upsell page within a few minutes of tether via USB or WiFi. It's almost like tmobile catches on and knows somehow.
Here's what I've tried with NO LUCK:
- Changing APN to fast.t-mobile.com or internet2.voicestream.com
- APN Type: default, supl, mms, hipri, dun, fota
- I've even used an SQL editor to change dun and set value to 0.
- WiFi Tether Router does not work (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en)
- Switching user agent does not work. Tried all.
- Xposed with X-tether (it was worth a try, but no luck)
If anyone has a hack to enable tethering, please let me know. I read others have no issues, but I can't seem to make it work with the OnePlus One. Id greatly appreciate it!

flash in recovery http://d-h.st/Usv i made this mod for myself but didn't see much people need it so i didnt share it.

I've already changed the Tether_dun_required to 0 with an SQL editor.
Will your zip still work for me?

lemonspeakers said:
I've already changed the Tether_dun_required to 0 with an SQL editor.
Will your zip still work for me?
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you need to use the ipv4 tmo 4g lte ap w/ the flashable zip.

EDIT: Flashed into recovery. Does not work. I still get the upsell page.
Can you tell me how you're making tether possible? Thanks
This is my APN:
T-mobile US LTE
fast.t-mobile.com
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms,hipri,dun,fota
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming proocol: IPV4
Bearer: Unspecific
MVNO type: none
if its not listed there it's either blank or not set.
I must be missing something?
Also, my preferred network type is set to: LTE (recommended)

lemonspeakers said:
EDIT: Flashed into recovery. Does not work. I still get the upsell page.
Can you tell me how you're making tether possible? Thanks
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1. flashed zip
2. tmobile 4g lte apn on ipv4
3. tether using stock rom tethering ap
4. connect to wifi.
5. works.

My APN settings are listed as above. I'm bummed I cannot get it to work. Do you think ROM makes a difference?
I'm on SlimKat.

my APN type is only default,supl,mms
try APN protocol IPv6.
and i dont know. i just use the built in tethering hotspot and it works.

Unfortunately, it does not work for me.
What data service do you have? Do you think it could be linked to it somehow? I have the old ValuePlan $20 unlt. data.
Could the simplechoice plans be different?
Gonna rest and go to bed for now. Hope others can chime in.

I am not on T-Mobile (or even in the US) so ignore this post if I am wrong.
However especially the delay before you getting the page does indicate that they do not rely on device-based informations and actively sniff your traffic on layer-7 or layer-4 level. There is nothing much you can do to prevent that from detecting a real computer based on numerous factors other than browser User agent. E.g. a connection to Microsoft's update server is plenty enough to determine that it's no Android phone.
A solution would be to try a VPN connection as it's encrypted and noone (with some luck not even the NSA ^^ ) will be able to intercept and examine that.

If you are on the $20 unlimited data plan such as myself you are given 3gb of free tethering so I am not sure why it does not work or simply why you can't call TMo and ask them. All there plans come with some form of tethering. Have you tried both wifi and usb tethering? Have you tried connecting to another phone or tablet?
Edit: Does it work in H+ or rather take it off of LTE

lemonspeakers said:
Unfortunately, it does not work for me.
What data service do you have? Do you think it could be linked to it somehow? I have the old ValuePlan $20 unlt. data.
Could the simplechoice plans be different?
Gonna rest and go to bed for now. Hope others can chime in.
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I'm on the family value plan 2gb which is priced at $10 on t mobile. I've tested this before and made a wifi hot spot from my phone. I then connected from my laptop and it was able to go to websites without a t mobile error.
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zephiK said:
I'm on the family value plan 2gb which is priced at $10 on t mobile. I've tested this before and made a wifi hot spot from my phone. I then connected from my laptop and it was able to go to websites without a t mobile error.
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Wait, you tether with a 2GB data plan? If I was tethering my laptop (and I were), I'd blow through that amount within minutes before tmobile shows me the upsell page.
So maybe you're not tethering long enough to get the upsell page?
I'm 100% sure that I do not have a tethering plan. I am on the 500 mins value plan alone with the $20 ulmt data. No tethering, no simple choice, etc. Unless I am missing something...

lemonspeakers said:
Wait, you tether with a 2GB data plan? If I was tethering my laptop (and I were), I'd blow through that amount within minutes before tmobile shows me the upsell page.
So maybe you're not tethering long enough to get the upsell page?
I'm 100% sure that I do not have a tethering plan. I am on the 500 mins value plan alone with the $20 ulmt data. No tethering, no simple choice, etc. Unless I am missing something...
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Only sometimes.. and when I do tether I just do basic website browsing, nothing too hardcore. I've never noticed the screen come up after flashing my zip.

Googlebot addon doesn't work anymore?

Download and install Safari browser for Windows. You'll stop getting the upsell page.

docnok63 said:
Download and install Safari browser for Windows. You'll stop getting the upsell page.
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Whats the url for this "upsell page"? I'd like to see if tethering is working for me. TIA :good:

bigtime1 said:
Googlebot addon doesn't work anymore?
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What’s this? Never heard of it. I have to look into it. If it’s something from back in the gingerbread days, I highly doubt it’d work.
docnok63 said:
Download and install Safari browser for Windows. You'll stop getting the upsell page.
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I’d prefer have desktop google chrome browser simply for the syncing feature across my desktop to mobile device. I also have the UserAgent extension and switched to safari and that does not bypass the upsellpage.
R.Suave said:
Whats the url for this "upsell page"? I'd like to see if tethering is working for me. TIA :good:
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They look like this:
What I see on my laptop:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Mobile:

lemonspeakers said:
I’d prefer have desktop google chrome browser simply for the syncing feature across my desktop to mobile device. I also have the UserAgent extension and switched to safari and that does not bypass the upsellpage.
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I understand you're preference, but sometimes you have to go with what works. I know switching the user agent doesn't work, because the engine doesn't change. Safari is built on a different engine than any other Windows browser (CrApple proprietary). Thus, the T-Mo check doesn't work.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1531
Alternatively, you have to root your phone and install a custom ROM that bypasses the tethering check at the system level. If you're already on a custom ROM, either update to a newer version or switch your ROM until it works.
Spending money, PDAnet÷ with the FoxFi Key works for most devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdanet
Set it up and make sure it works with the trial, then buy the key. The one-time fee is MUCH cheaper than paying for tethering every month:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi

docnok63 said:
I understand you're preference, but sometimes you have to go with what works. I know switching the user agent doesn't work, because the engine doesn't change. Safari is built on a different engine than any other Windows browser (CrApple proprietary). Thus, the T-Mo check doesn't work.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1531
Alternatively, you have to root your phone and install a custom ROM that bypasses the tethering check at the system level. If you're already on a custom ROM, either update to a newer version or switch your ROM until it works.
Spending money, PDAnet÷ with the FoxFi Key works for most devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdanet
Set it up and make sure it works with the trial, then buy the key. The one-time fee is MUCH cheaper than paying for tethering every month:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi
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I'm on a custom rom with hacked tethering provisons and I have the exact same problems as the OP and I have tried ALL tethering methods he listed in the OP, plus about 30 different wifi tethering apps from playstore and other app stores. That includes PDAnet+ and FoxFi Full Version - contrary to what you say these do NOT work and I get that T-Mo hotspot page. Also, based on the fact you're giving an advice to install Safari for Windows you seem to be making incorrect assumptions about tethered devices and data usage. Not everyone tethers to Windows PC. For example in my case I mostly tether to my android WiFI tablet. Additionally, using web browsing is only 1 of many uses for data connection and for me it most certainly would not satisfy tethering needs if I got tethering to work just on a specific browser. I use Remote Desktop a lot, telnet/ssh protocols, Surveillance Cam feed, apps that download/upload stuff without ever using http/https protocols...

Native Hotspot on Stock [Rooted & Non+Rooted]

I posted this in the other general section of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and figured I would post it here too since it is for Sprint Note 5's.
I found this in Sprint Note 4 section by @llawen, who found it in the Note 3 section and I can confirm it still works on Sprint Note 5!!
All credit goes to @idone. Not my work. Just sharing here.
You MUST BE ROOTED for this method.
Download sqlite editor from playstore (Speed Software version, which is a paid app....BUT if you know your way around that, then you're good ).
Open sqlite editor,
select files.
Then
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db/
Select carriers.
The last 2 lines (APN2LTE internet) and (APN2 EHRPD internet) you will see (default,mms), add ,dun.
It will look like this
default,mms,dun
Make changes in both lines and save, reboot, and enjoy.
Step by step Image instructions...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
FOR NON ROOTED PHONES:
First step is to get your MSL number either by calling Sprint Customer Service, or trying this method here on AndroidForums:
[GUIDE] Easy way to get MSL without calling Sprint or using CMDA Workshop
After getting your MSL number follow these steps (originally posted by @MasterTentacles in the Sprint Note 4 Section):
Go to Dialer and enter ##DATA# (##3282#)
Press "Edit" then enter your MSL.
Click on APN Settings
For both "APN2 EHRPD internet" and "APN2 LTE internet" change APN Type from "default,mms" to "default,mms,dun"
After you enter the change, hit Menu -> Save before going to the next APN.
AND THAT'S IT!!! YOU NOW HAVE HOTSPOT!!!
But be aware, if you update PRL, you will have to redo these steps....
THIS IS ONLY A GOOD WORKAROUND UNTIL A FULL NATIVE HOTSPOT IS MADE.
Enjoy!!

Anyone else have issues with a constant prompt of enabling wifi will turn off mobile hotspot, very annoying!
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easier method?
once rooted all you need to do is install Galaxy Tools
and click enable native hotspot (then reboot)
it will also show your MSL
been working for me since day 1 of root.

I had g tools but on my Edge can't find a working link any where. And when I triedto do this method then my data broke had to reactivate my phone
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ebs512 said:
Anyone else have issues with a constant prompt of enabling wifi will turn off mobile hotspot, very annoying!
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I get this also on the n920p
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...ng-after-thieves-who-bypass-tethering-limits/
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Glad I stayed with sprint
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I'm recovering from a bad motorcycle accident guys but if you need your MSL i work for sprint just PM me your number a please and thanks and i cant get it for you just gimmie some time. All donations welcome for my medical bills haha.

Is hotspot unlimited

ebs512 said:
Anyone else have issues with a constant prompt of enabling wifi will turn off mobile hotspot, very annoying!
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almony8 said:
I get this also on the n920p
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Yes this constant prompt is really annoying. Have you guys figured out a way to stop the prompt. I assume this is part of Sprint's Connection Optimizer software being enabled by default by trying to kick you onto wifi whenever its available even though I disabled the "Always allow scanning" when Wifi is off.

ericdabbs said:
Yes this constant prompt is really annoying. Have you guys figured out a way to stop the prompt. I assume this is part of Sprint's Connection Optimizer software being enabled by default by trying to kick you onto wifi whenever its available even though I disabled the "Always allow scanning" when Wifi is off.
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Root if you aren't already and flash MOAR rom
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almony8 said:
Root if you aren't already and flash MOAR rom
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No thanks. I like to keep Samsung Pay for now.

Am trying to configure my hotspot to allow 2 connection but it wont let me or dont know how ?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ot-root-flashing-t3048163/page30#post63679399

I have an issue with this. I can enable the hotspot and it does, but I cannot connect any device to internet through this device, they get stuck at obtaining IP address.
I also tried using foxfi and it is exactly the same, it even shows the MAC address of the device trying to connect, but it seems this phone never gives it an IP address.

Tried to get my msl number thru chat and got this reply..??

smallyetzon said:
Tried to get my msl number thru chat and got this reply..??
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If you don't care about Pay, trip knox and run one of the deodexed builds in android development here that have MSL already disabled and Hotspot already hacked.
FYI, once you trip knox, you will never be able to use Pay again.

smallyetzon said:
Tried to get my msl number thru chat and got this reply..??
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Or just swap ur phone to a different line on ur account and swap back... Will get email about swap and msl from Sprint.
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@imex99 @tdunham thanks some how it let me get in apn setting and add default,mms,dun and now i get free hotspot on a unrooted note 5!! I had it rooted before with wonderful MOAR but i consider OGD build has better battery life!

Is it possible to get msl with a logcat app.it, worked on my old nexus 5,I tried on note 5 and no success maybe I'm doing something wrong
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I deleted my LTE on the APN settings by accident, can someone take a screenshot of theirs for me please?
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imex99 said:
Or just swap ur phone to a different line on ur account and swap back... Will get email about swap and msl from Sprint.
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Sorry to bother you imex but do you have your msl?

Straight Talk Verizon - Only getting 3G data?

I searched other threads on XDA and other sites, I found 1 or 2 other users with this same problem, but none of the steps I tried worked for me.
For the record I was using an AT&T compatible SIM before with straight talk. I got LTE service consistently.
Also, I rooted my device with Magisk, so if you have any unorthodox solutions feel free to be creative with me.
The straight talk website claims there doesn't need to be APN settings setup for the phone, but I realized that is a lie. Here are my current APN settings:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I tried changing the APN numerous times. I attempted ACCT.TF.GW6.VZWENTP, ACCT.TF.GW16.VZWENTP and TRACFONE.VZWENTP. They all give me data, but only 3G.
For the APN type, you can tell I tested it out to death. I figured maybe that is why I cannot get LTE service. For the record I can't type in "dun" as the APN type, it gives me an " does not allow adding apns of type default dun" error. I read somewhere that if I use the Tethering Enable Magisk module, but I tried that and still cannot use dun as an APN type. I'm not even sure if that has anything to do with why I don't get 4G.
I used the LTE Discovery app to see if my phone is at least recognizing any LTE towers, but nope. It's almost as if the app doesn't work.
Finally, I tried calling straight talk. No luck. They are morons.
I'm aware that very few people probably have straight talk, so I'm not expecting this thread to get attention any time soon, but anyone that does see this, help a guy out. Lol.
Thanks.

These are the settings from my wife's Moto G6 using straight talk Verizon. Some of it I have never seen before in an APN, but maybe there is something in there that will be helpful to you.

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These are the settings from my wife's Moto G6 using straight talk Verizon. Some of it I have never seen before in an APN, but maybe there is something in there that will be helpful to you.
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Thanks for the info.
I forgot to mention, when I try to add "dun" to the APN type, it says "carrier does not allow adding apns of type default dun"
Also under bearer, there is no submit button. I believe it's a software glitch. Because of the lack of submit button, I can't adjust the bearer settings.

Ok. Don't add dun. But I would add mms. Also, I don't recall using bearer in the last. They should stick by just checking the appropriate one's right?
Also, the APN itself should help.

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These are the settings from my wife's Moto G6 using straight talk Verizon. Some of it I have never seen before in an APN, but maybe there is something in there that will be helpful to you.
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Ok. Don't add dun. But I would add mms. Also, I don't recall using bearer in the last. They should stick by just checking the appropriate one's right?
Also, the APN itself should help.
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I tried just using "default,mms,supl" but I still only get 3G data.
In your screenshot, your wife's phone shows separate options for bearer. Hers doesn't have "unspecified" marked like mine does
Bearer might not be the problem, but I'm troubleshooting.

Ok so first off I use three Pixel's, all have bootloader unlocked, Magisk (although that has no relevance I have learned) and two of the three are running stock (mine is running Resurrection Remix) and all are on StraightTalk working on Verizon's network.
Since 8.1 none of the three devices activate properly after wiping and flashing a monthly update. Sometimes I get the 3g most of the time it won't activate data at all.
My fix... If I need to do a full wipe then I go back to the last 8.0 version (Nov2017 I believe) and flash it, let it boot and it will activate and you'll have LTE data. Next take the most current 8.1 full version (not OTA) and edit the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space. Save it and run it and it will update to the latest without wiping and without forcing activation and you'll maintain you LTE data.
Now recently I have wiped and loaded Resurrection Remix on my device and it activated correctly right away and have LTE with no issues. I am not a developer so I don't know the details of why that is but seemed to work for me. If you opt for this route make sure you follow the directions for loading the rom but I did mine with the sim out for the whole process.
Hope that helps!

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Ok so first off I use three Pixel's, all have bootloader unlocked, Magisk (although that has no relevance I have learned) and two of the three are running stock (mine is running Resurrection Remix) and all are on StraightTalk working on Verizon's network.
Since 8.1 none of the three devices activate properly after wiping and flashing a monthly update. Sometimes I get the 3g most of the time it won't activate data at all.
My fix... If I need to do a full wipe then I go back to the last 8.0 version (Nov2017 I believe) and flash it, let it boot and it will activate and you'll have LTE data. Next take the most current 8.1 full version (not OTA) and edit the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space. Save it and run it and it will update to the latest without wiping and without forcing activation and you'll maintain you LTE data.
Now recently I have wiped and loaded Resurrection Remix on my device and it activated correctly right away and have LTE with no issues. I am not a developer so I don't know the details of why that is but seemed to work for me. If you opt for this route make sure you follow the directions for loading the rom but I did mine with the sim out for the whole process.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks for the info
Why do you have 3 pixels?
Well it's good that you do, because you know a little more about how Straight Talk works with the pixels.
I tried using RR. I decided to bite the bullet because Google's stock OS seems lacking. I'm now getting LTE service, cool!
Therefore it must be a software issue. When I get tired of RR I'll revisit your option of going to 8.0.0 and updating to a newer update and editing the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space.
Thank you

pojr said:
Thanks for the info
Why do you have 3 pixels?
Well it's good that you do, because you know a little more about how Straight Talk works with the pixels.
I tried using RR. I decided to bite the bullet because Google's stock OS seems lacking. I'm now getting LTE service, cool!
Therefore it must be a software issue. When I get tired of RR I'll revisit your option of going to 8.0.0 and updating to a newer update and editing the Flash-All.bat to remove the -w and 1 space.
Thank you
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Yeah the why is because we have mine and the wife and daughter both have one but since I have to manage them and the updates I decided they get to have what I use, makes it easier on me as I am not having to chase down answers to problems with three different devices.
Good luck...

ThePhoneGeek said:
Yeah the why is because we have mine and the wife and daughter both have one but since I have to manage them and the updates I decided they get to have what I use, makes it easier on me as I am not having to chase down answers to problems with three different devices.
Good luck...
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That's why airlines usually stick with the same plane types. So they only have to have parts for one type.