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[Tool][Windows Only][Root] Android Reverse Tethering

CREDITS TO capslock66
ORIGINAL THREAD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345
Android Reverse Tethering for windows users.
Tethering is the ability to surf on your pc using the 3g of your phone
Reverse tethering is the opposite : surf on your phone using the ADSL of your PC.
This work only for rooted users !!!
For non rooted users, you can try my other solution, but require more manipulations and is limited to surf : http://www.codeproject.com/KB/androi...orwarding.aspx
Installation :
Unpack the zip file. This zip files contains the windows part, ADB and the android APK.
Before starting the tool :
Ensure you have debugging enabled on your phone :
Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging > Turn On
Ensure you have root access AND SuperUser application installed.
Change the superuser settings (Menu -> Preferences -> Notifications part) :
Uncheck "Notifications" label to display "Do not show notification when an app is granted Su Permissions"
AndroidTool
The AndroidTool.exe is the windows part
he low level communication tool (ADB) is included in the zip file.
AndroidTool will try to find ADB in c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools\adb.exe
If not found he will use the provided one.
The first time you use the program :
If you want to use another version of ADB, clik "config" and in the first tab enter the path to the ADB
Select the DNS server to use in the right list. On complex system, some dns can be detected.
Start reverse tethering
Just click “Connect”.
If it's the first time you use the program, This will install the latest android package and the dependencies (busybox and redsocks).
The SuperUser process may ask you to allow “Usb tunnel”
If the android process crash after receiving superuser rights, close the windows program and start again.
The android interface (first tab) will show connections forwarded to windows.
Others tabs are just for debugging (give information about system route tables and connections). Not yet finished.
Start your browser
Google chrome will complain that no connection is available. Don’t care. That work.
Firefox , opera and dolphin don’t have problem with that !!!
The current version of the application can’t forward low level ICMP packet (PING).
From Android Os point of vue, there is no internet connection.
Market :
The search market work, but due to the same connection problem, it’s not possible to download. I hope Google will fix the market.
Other apps :
The system detect automatically ports like http (80), https (443) , Market (5228) . UDP ports like DNS also work.
You don't need to add static ports in the windows program (config / ports).
Tested under :
Tested under more than 20 android model. Thanks for your feedback
I will update the tool every week.
Version 2.25 :
less traces
added upload / download / connections
some bug fixes
HIT THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED U

this is not your work!!!
you should link to the original work, and qoute from there!!

Is the phone need be connected to computer when is installation?

old stuff...

a.cid said:
this is not your work!!!
you should link to the original work, and qoute from there!!
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Hello ya its not my work i share this thread i mentioned credits to capslock66.First read thread fully

ZmisiS said:
Is the phone need be connected to computer when is installation?
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Yes brother..In ur phone usb debugging enabled...i tested in fit its works fine but market not works

lomash said:
old stuff...
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Yes brother i like to share friends so only i shared

janarthananfit said:
Hello ya its not my work i share this thread i mentioned credits to capslock66.First read thread fully
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you should read my post more carefully...I never said you didn't give credits...
I said to link to his original work, and qoute from there...

a.cid said:
you should read my post more carefully...I never said you didn't give credits...
I said to link to his original work, and qoute from there...
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Agreed. You link to the original dev work so he can monitor progress of how many downloads.

There is a new app called ReverseTether that allows you to do just that and it doesn't require any additional windows software or tech savviness, and it's very straight forward and simple to use.
Check this out:

offline?
hello ,
i tried your program version 2.25.
connected galaxy note 3 (rooted) with usb2-microcable to computer.
activated usb-tethering on note 3.
pressed "connect"
installing new package
error "device offline"
what can ido?

I was wondering why it doesn't work but i know why now my Android is a 5.1 then I will wait

[ Solved ] Working 100% - Enable WiFi ad-Hoc Network for both ICS / GB -htc Sensation

[ Solved ] Working 100% - Enable WiFi ad-Hoc Networking for Both ICS and GB for htc Sensation
For GB , this Patch will enable ad-hoc 100% steady connection for both ( WEP and open Networks ) , Also Hotspot WPA2-PSK is still able to connect
For ICS , the APK will enable ad-hoc 100% steady connection with Full WiFi Signal for both ( WEP and open Networks ) , and for Hotspot WPA2-PSK use through regular wifi menu
General
Android does not show this Ad-hoc networks ( it Finds them in the search , but filters them out of the shown results ) , this patch prevent that filtering and shows those ad-hoc networks
There are two types of WiFi Networks :
Infrastructure ( Hotspot ) WPA,WPA2-PSK which is the most secured connection , usually routers broadcast this
Ad-hoc it is either WEP or open network which is less security , usually issued through a laptop connected to a DSL line to broadcast a temporary WiFi connection
DISCLAIMER
I am not responsible if flashing this Mod results in bricking your phone
for Rooted devices​
ad-Hoc Networking for GB
Download Link
See attached Patch Ad-hoc Sensation-Ad-hoc.zip ( Full Credit and thanks to leeDroid )
ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher APK can also work with GB , But i prefer the permanent solution of the above Patch for GB
Apply the Patch
it is always good to do a Backup for your data , Or Just Backup the original file " wpa_supplicant " located in System\bin .
to restore the original file " wpa_supplicant " any time :
just open the Patch in a winrar window and navigate to System\bin and over-right the one in the Patch with the original ( you can get the original from your Rom zip ) . apply the modified Patch from recovery and you are back to the original
if you use Root Explorer to restore the original file ,make sure to set the correct permissions and ownership values
Clear Dalvik cache , and install the Patch from recovery as usual
ad-Hoc Networking for ICS
it is always good to do a NAND Backup for your Rom and data
there is an APK named " ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher " which i geuss is not intended for Sensation but can support additional devices in the try Mode , this APK has two modes
infrastructure mode infrastructure mode.jpg ( will not be used , for Hotspot WPA2-PSK use regular wifi menu )
and " Just to try " ad-hoc mode for non supported devices Just to try ad-hoc mode.jpg that we interested in
the " Just to try " ad-hoc mode worked fine with Sensation
it connects fast , very steady connection with full Wifi Signal and a fast WiFi Data transfer , Ad-hoc it is working for both WEP or open network , Please note that some firewalls could prevent you from connecting even after adjusting its settings
Ad-hoc ( open Network ) :
open network connection doesn't require a Password ,
to modify either SSID name or WEP password , go to setting while you are in infrastructure mode and modify or clear the name in SSID then just switch back to Just to try mode and enable WiFi
if you clear ( remove ) the default name in SSID , this lets the device find and connect automatically to any open ad-hoc you establish from your laptop for example with any name of your choice ( on condition that your ad-hoc connection should be the only available ad-hoc connection in range ) ,
if you leave the default name in SSID "Android tether " as it is , it will only look for a connection with the name "Android tether " that is issued from your laptop and it will not detect any ad-hoc connection with any other name
if there is more than one open network in range that can be seen by the APK then
tip 1 : name the connction in your laptop same as in device SSID ( i.e android tether )
this is because if there is more than one open ad-hoc network and you left the SSID name empty , you can not control which connection the APK will choose to connect to
tip 2 : or use Ad-hoc ( WEP Network )
Ad-hoc ( WEP Network ) :
if you want to use WEP connection , go to setting while you are in infrastructure mode then enter SSID name and Password then switch back to Just to try and enable wifi WEP Password.jpg
the name of the connection should be the same name of the connection you started on your laptop for example
there is a complete help for the APK when you press the thin line under setting
Superuser.APK
if you are using the normal Super user APK opens normal , But if you are using the New SuperSU APK there will be a delay of maybe 5 sec for starting or executing Commands
please read this first #70 , Please note that this APK is not fully compatible with sensation although it worked fine with me
there is another APK ( try it if you like to ) named " WiFi AD HOC enabler " which doesn't really work good ( very weak signal and disconnects frequently ) , or at least this is what i experienced
Connectify Pro
there is a small yet powerful PC Software Called Connectify Pro ( i can't do without it ) that does three things :
it is for windows users
Acts like an actual hardware Router ( Not software networking )
toggle wifi with a single click for either ad-hoc or hotspot ( can start the same ad-hoc connection after reboot )
automatically does all complicated configurations for all types of network to fit with your firewall and windows , also share and transfer files among other options
Press the thanks Button for this Post

There is an application similar to connectify, hostapd for ubuntu which I use all the time . But both the application ( connectify and hostapd is hardware depended . If your wifi Card supports infrastructure mode or master mode , then only they will work. ) So this work around will help those users.
Thanks for your post dear..

Nit worked to me with ICS ,

It works!!!
I'm using HyperNonSense-v2.4
Thank you!!!

Is wifi hotspot bit working for some? I'm confused.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk

Please delete... googling got me

blackchad said:
i literally cannot figure this out... the instructions are really vague. "install the patch as usual from recovery" what is usual? you dont say. i backed up the wpa file and just used root explorer to overwrite it and it instantly broke my wifi. i restored the original so it came back fine but i dont know how to install patch from recovery as usual. obviously the APK says i dont have all of the files and must close. please help. running ICS viperrom 1.01
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It means boot into recovery and flash it as you would a Rom
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app

i feel very retarded... thank you very much

blackchad said:
i feel very retarded... thank you very much
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No problem, mate.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app

ok, after reading the post for the 10th time i guess im not supposed to apply the patch since im on ICS? well, i restored completely to before i tried to get adhoc working and just installed the APK and it still didnt work. said i didnt have all the files and it must close. the link to the APK in the play store doesnt work because sensation isnt supported and i just had to find it online. Could it maybe be the APK that im using? Does anyone have a working one they could send to me or any ideas to a solution?

It's not work with the latest Sense 4 build (HTC Ville C2 latest RUU (1.11.401.110) Android 4.0.3 ICS). So can you tell me how did you do with the wpa_supplicant file please? I want to modify it myself.

is it only working for HTC OR any GB ROM ?
Thanks

what are the specific steps in applying the patch?
whats needed? and steps?
thanks

Is it just depends on replacing wpa_supplicant file, or something more?
Because author of this apk said that file is vary for various devices, and I'd like to request for Onda V972 V1.
Apk doesn't work.
Can I just replace it without recovery, or is a stock recovery does the same in case of not having other one?
edit.
Here is how to compile proper wpa_supplicant file for your Android version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50717707&postcount=14
and how to paste it without recovery in root explorer/total commander:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20334424&postcount=292

●●[ROOTED][GUIDE]Wifi Reverse teTher-Windows and Ubuntu-Ad hoc Networks●●

●●[ROOTED][GUIDE]Wifi Reverse teTher-Windows and Ubuntu-Ad hoc Networks●●
This guide teaches you to reverse tether your Android phone via WiFi. That is, it allows you to use your Ethernet connection of PC on your Android phone. It is useful for those who do not have WiFi routers and data connection. So if you have unlimited data plan for your computer, why not share the connection with your phone?
I am not the developer of the files supplied
Requirements:-
1.Rooted Phone
2.Wifi enabled Laptop or PC
3.Root explorer or any other application which gives system access
4.File in the attachement
Procedure :-
Phone:
Download Wpa_supplicant.zip and extract "wpa_supplicant" from it, save it on your SD card.
Open Root Explorer, and grant it superuser access when asked for.
Navigate to system -> bin and long press on wpa_supplicant; Select copy, and paste the file into any folder on your SD card.
Now navigate to the file you downloaded, copy it in same way, and paste it back to system -> bin. Note, you might need to mount the system as R/W instead of R/O by pressing a button on the top just before pasting the file.
Reboot.
▬▬Ubuntu (Must work for other Linux Distros too)▬▬:
Open Network Connections
Goto Wireless tab, select add, and set the following:
SSID: <Any_name_you_like>
Mode: Ad hoc
Leave other things unchanged, and go to Ipv4 settings tab
Set method to Shared to other computers
Go to Wireless security tab and set Security to WEP 40/128 bit key and set key to a numeric password (or hexadecimal one).
Check the connect automatically box on top of the tabs and press Save.
Your Android phone must now detect this network, and you can establish the connection by using your security key.
▬▬Windows XP, Vista, 7▬▬
Download and Install Connectify from www . connectify.me/download-lite/
Start Connectify Hotspot by giving a name and password to your hotspot and selecting the Ethernet connection to share. Make sure the security type is WEP or Open.
Disable your firewall (Simply adding it to exceptions doesn't work for AVG at least)
Now your phone should be able to see the hotspot and establish the connection using the password set.
Known Issues :
1.Random disconnections (Very less frequency)
2.Disconnections due to screen lock / sleep on laptop
3.For me Security mode does not works
HIT THANKS IF IT WORKED
ENJOY

Hope it works....

Do you know how to enable wifi on pc?...
coz i have cable modem only on desktop and only that one has unlimited packs...so

onceupondev said:
Do you know how to enable wifi on pc?...
coz i have cable modem only on desktop and only that one has unlimited packs...so
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PC is wifi enabled ??

amn_grg said:
Hope it works....
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it will surely work

avilove4u said:
PC is wifi enabled ??
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I dont know...seriously...
Tell me in detail please...

Well wat does dat file do in specific??coz der's no prob 4r me conectng using connectify..
and hey u can share pc or laptops net through ad hoc ntwrk i thnk u knw dat

MajinSaiyan4 said:
Well wat does dat file do in specific??coz der's no prob 4r me conectng using connectify..
and hey u can share pc or laptops net through ad hoc ntwrk i thnk u knw dat
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Yeah but connectify allows more option like file sharing etc .
That file enables reverse tethering via wifi

onceupondev said:
I dont know...seriously...
Tell me in detail please...
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Ur PC is wifi enabled or not ??

avilove4u said:
Ur PC is wifi enabled or not ??
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How to know that?

onceupondev said:
How to know that?
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check ur PC's spec
or
If you still haven't found anything to indicate that your computer is Wi-Fi enabled, right-click on "Computer" again, select "Manage" and "Device Manager." Then click on the "Hardware" tab. Read the list below "Network Adapters." Note that any adapter labeled "Ethernet" or "10/100" has nothing to do with wireless compatibility. However, any adapter labeled "wireless" or "802.11" indicates compatibility.

onceupondev said:
How to know that?
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http://www.ehow.com/how_2171696_check-computer-wifi-enabled.html
hope that helps.

[ANDROID L][SCRIPT/FIX] - WiFi & USB Tethering fix for Android L

We know that Android L Preview release have same issues : One of this is Wifi/USB Tethering not works.
I find on xda a temporary fix for this issue (thanks buraktamturk) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54067884&postcount=3041
I simply done a shell script that give you and install the default gateway ip for your active data connection.
So every time you active a new data connection and you must done a tethering Wifi/USB condivision,
remember to run before this script.
Whats you need for make it work.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Your device must be rooted and you must have busybox installated link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Install Root Explorer from play store (is not free) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
You need it for execute wifi-tethering-lpv-fix.sh (you can also use terminal emulator even if you need more steps)
Download and Unzip the script attached and save it on your Nexus5 folder (i.e. /system) and give permission rwx (read-write-execute) with root explorer apk. (or chmod 777 wifi-tethering-lpv-fix.sh with terminal emulator)
RUN WIFI/USB TETHERING SCRIPT
After that every time you start a new data connection done this steps:
1. Run wifi-tethering-lpv-fix.sh with Root exlorer apk
2. Enable and disable tethering ; After that re-enable it. (this step is important otherwise dhcp server is not started - internal bug from Android L preview)
Now your USB or WIFI tethering connection would be work.:good:

An interesting problem...
davidmore said:
We know that Android L Preview release have same issues : One of this is Wifi/USB Tethering not works.
I find on xda a temporary fix for this issue (thanks buraktamturk) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54067884&postcount=3041
I simply done a shell script that give you and install the default gateway ip for your active data connection.
So every time you active a new data connection and you must done a tethering Wifi/USB condivision,
remember to run before this script.
Whats you need for make it work.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Your device must be rooted and you must have busybox installated link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Install Root Explorer from play store (is not free) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en
You need it for execute wifi-tethering-lpv-fix.sh (you can also use terminal emulator even if you need more steps)
Download and Unzip the script attached and save it on your Nexus5 folder (i.e. /system) and give permission rwx (read-write-execute) with root explorer apk. (or chmod 777 wifi-tethering-lpv-fix.sh with terminal emulator)
RUN WIFI/USB TETHERING SCRIPT
After that every time you start a new data connection done this steps:
1. Run wifi-tethering-lpv-fix.sh with Root exlorer apk
2. Enable and disable tethering ; After that re-enable it. (this step is important otherwise dhcp server is not started - internal bug from Android L preview)
Now your USB or WIFI tethering connection would be work.:good:
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Ok, so between your post and the other fix that you have posted, i have had SOME success, but is this significant?
I have a Nexus 5, that generally has a sim card i use primarily for data, which is on Aldimobile (MVNO using the Telstra 3g network), at the time i first tried this, i had an Amaysim (MVNO using Optus 3g network) inserted. So heres what happened -
I first followed your procedure (Amaysim card inserted, unsure how or if this is significant) , which allowed me to create a wifi hotspot connection between the laptop and the mobile. The effect was actually almost immediate when i ran your script. This did not allow any data throughput.
I then used the procedure you have provided in your link above, and bamf, i had a working wifi tether connection. Easy as pie.
I can report that it is repeatable, and you can enable then disable tether at will, until you reset the phone, and you have to go through the whole shebang again (i presume due to your mobile provider updating your ip address)
BUT - I then wanted to use my Aldi mobile in it, as the Amaysim is the one i generally use in my general purpose mobile, so i slapped the Aldi sim into the mobile... and.... nothing.
No amount of fiddling around with resetting the tether, changing settings, your script, the other script, would allow either a tether or data throughput.
Any ideas?

No need more this my script !! New Android pre-relase lollipox (LPX13D) have fixed it. Wi-fi and USB thethering works no more bug

Awesome
davidmore said:
No need more this my script !! New Android pre-relase lollipox (LPX13D) have fixed it. Wi-fi and USB thethering works no more bug
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Cheers for that info, i hadnt found anything mentioning updates fixing this. Ill go download it.
Thanks for the quick reply, and good work.

This is a massive bump but it might help someone:
I had an issue on my Nexus 5X running 7.1.2 (beta), it had the same symptoms as OP; no default gateway, WiFi & USB tethering not working
Ran this script and now it works again, so the bug has either returned or wasn't fully fixed

[Q] T-mobile 5.0 Tethering?

Before I updated to 5.0 I used WiFi Tether Router and that allowed me to tether with my unlimited data and it would be reported as phone data instead of tether data.
Unfortunately ... Unless I just failed at rooting somehow?... My other root apps work fine so I doubt it is that...
I have emailed the dev and he is working on it (but it is a holiday so it most likely won't be fixed until next week and I need tethering when I am at my dorms because my internet is really really slow at my dorms)
Does this app still work for you guys.. or have another one that would work for this?

Randomacts said:
Before I updated to 5.0 I used WiFi Tether Router and that allowed me to tether with my unlimited data and it would be reported as phone data instead of tether data.
Unfortunately ... Unless I just failed at rooting somehow?... My other root apps work fine so I doubt it is that...
I have emailed the dev and he is working on it (but it is a holiday so it most likely won't be fixed until next week and I need tethering when I am at my dorms because my internet is really really slow at my dorms)
Does this app still work for you guys.. or have another one that would work for this?
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There's a workaround I use that doesn't require an app. Well, it only requires one at first.
Download SQLite Editor from the Play Store, and navigate here:
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Select "global" and add a new entry to this called: "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0. Then go to your APN settings and change the APN type to either IPv4 or IPv4/IPv6. Reboot.

i use pda net
usb tether
hides data well

Brushstroke said:
There's a workaround I use that doesn't require an app. Well, it only requires one at first.
Download SQLite Editor from the Play Store, and navigate here:
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Select "global" and add a new entry to this called: "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0. Then go to your APN settings and change the APN type to either IPv4 or IPv4/IPv6. Reboot.
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That seems like it will be a good solution. I'll check it out later thanks.

Brushstroke said:
There's a workaround I use that doesn't require an app. Well, it only requires one at first.
Download SQLite Editor from the Play Store, and navigate here:
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Select "global" and add a new entry to this called: "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0. Then go to your APN settings and change the APN type to either IPv4 or IPv4/IPv6. Reboot.
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Yes this does work. I've done this for over a year on many devices

I copied this from another post on this site (sorry I can't give credit now b/c I didn't copy the actual link), but here are the non-root option where you can adb a command to enable tethering on t-mo.
Option 2 (no root required)
An alternative that does not require root or the SQLite Editor app is to connect your phone via USB to your computer and execute ADB shell commands. To use ADB shell:
1. To unlock developer options on your phone, go to Settings > About Phone and tap "Build number" seven times.
2. To enable USB debugging on your phone, go to Settings > Developer options and check “USB debugging”.
3. Download and install the Android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html.
4. Download and install the Nexus 5 USB driver from http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html.
5. Modify the provider settings for T-Mobile.
a. Open a DOS prompt and navigate to the “platform-tools” directory in your Android SDK installation (e.g. “C:\Development\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools”).
b. Execute adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/global --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0.
c. To verify the entry was successfully added, execute adb shell content query --uri content://settings/global --where "name='tether_dun_required' AND value=0".
6. Change the APN settings to use IPv4.
a. Go to your Android’s main Settings.
b. Under Wireless & Networks, go to “Mobile Networks.” You many need to hit “more settings” to get to this option.
c. Tap on Access Point Names.
d. Tap the selected APN.
e. Scroll down and tap APN protocol.
f. Tap to select “IPv4” or “IPv4/IPv6” for the protocol and save the settings.
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Brushstroke said:
There's a workaround I use that doesn't require an app. Well, it only requires one at first.
Download SQLite Editor from the Play Store, and navigate here:
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Select "global" and add a new entry to this called: "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0. Then go to your APN settings and change the APN type to either IPv4 or IPv4/IPv6. Reboot.
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I can also confirm that this does work. I use it for my home Internet connection all the time.

CoronaDelux said:
I copied this from another post on this site (sorry I can't give credit now b/c I didn't copy the actual link), but here are the non-root option where you can adb a command to enable tethering on t-mo.
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Thank you so much, I tried this and it worked like a charm
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app