I have an HTC One X running ICS 4.1.1. I recently moved from AT&T to T-Mobile, and everything is working great except that I cannot enable the mobile hotspot function. When I try to enable it, I get the error "There is a temporary network problem that prevents the establishment of the Mobile Hotspot function"
Everything is provisioned correctly on the T-Mobile side, and the tech mentioned that AT&T disables the hotspot function at the handset level, Is this true, and is there any way to remove this restriction now that I am no longer with AT&T?
--Eric
ericgla said:
I have an HTC One X running ICS 4.1.1. I recently moved from AT&T to T-Mobile, and everything is working great except that I cannot enable the mobile hotspot function. When I try to enable it, I get the error "There is a temporary network problem that prevents the establishment of the Mobile Hotspot function"
Everything is provisioned correctly on the T-Mobile side, and the tech mentioned that AT&T disables the hotspot function at the handset level, Is this true, and is there any way to remove this restriction now that I am no longer with AT&T?
--Eric
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Yes this is true, and I don't think there's any way to remove it without root. However, I don't suggest rooting just to be able to tether since you could end up getting into even worse trouble without a proper understanding of what you're doing.
exad said:
Yes this is true, and I don't think there's any way to remove it without root. However, I don't suggest rooting just to be able to tether since you could end up getting into even worse trouble without a proper understanding of what you're doing.
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Unfortunately rooting is not an option since I mistakenly let my phone take the OTA update to 4.1.1... Oops.. Do you happen to know how AT&T makes that change on the handset? If I knew the method that they used, I may be able to get AT&T to remove the restriction if I can get the right tech on the phone...
ericgla said:
Unfortunately rooting is not an option since I mistakenly let my phone take the OTA update to 4.1.1... Oops.. Do you happen to know how AT&T makes that change on the handset? If I knew the method that they used, I may be able to get AT&T to remove the restriction if I can get the right tech on the phone...
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They cannot remove it. It's a file stored on your phone that has been edited. without root access, it cannot be changed.
Now that these are getting cheaper and have decent specs I would like to use a couple as Ipod replacement. I want it to function in every way but I want ALL cell service blocked even 911 and remove the sim card warning. Is this even possible or am stuck buying 4 Ipod 5's? the main reason for this is I HATE ITUNES. The only thing apple in my house are these Ipod 4's and now they cant be updated.
thewhipedone said:
Now that these are getting cheaper and have decent specs I would like to use a couple as Ipod replacement. I want it to function in every way but I want ALL cell service blocked even 911 and remove the sim card warning. Is this even possible or am stuck buying 4 Ipod 5's? the main reason for this is I HATE ITUNES. The only thing apple in my house are these Ipod 4's and now they cant be updated.
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The easiest way is to take it off a plan and it's basically a wifi enabled music player. You can always disable anything you don't need. If you take the sim card out and you root it i know there's a Xposed module that let's you disable the sim card warning or if I remember correctly it will tell you that you'll need wifi if no sim is inserted
And yea I couldn't agree more about iTunes. I enjoy the drag and drop feature in android and I've used iTunes on my kids ipods and I personally don't like it at all
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Sorry if this is a duplication of effort or information.
GS6 Pingpong rooted. Root verified.
I have tried several Wireless Tether apps. I have not gotton any of them to broadcast an ssid.
Anyone have this working? I would just about switch roms if someone had it working natively on the Sprint GS6.
I had it working on my evo 4g and most recently on my moto x which I did not realize was as expensive to fix as to repurchase.
Any assistance appreciated.
Have you tried the built in "Mobile hotspot and tethering" under settings? I haven't really used it but I was able to turn it on and connect without any problems.
ITNV said:
Have you tried the built in "Mobile hotspot and tethering" under settings? I haven't really used it but I was able to turn it on and connect without any problems.
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I guess my thought in rooting was to get free hotspot. It's something I've been able to do for years now.
bullpen7979 said:
I guess my thought in rooting was to get free hotspot. It's something I've been able to do for years now.
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Yeah, me too. I don't have tethering in my plan but using the native tethering worked anyway.
ITNV said:
Yeah, me too. I don't have tethering in my plan but using the native tethering worked anyway.
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ok cool. is it too soon to tell if sprint noticed? have you taken a look at your invoices?
bullpen7979 said:
ok cool. is it too soon to tell if sprint noticed? have you taken a look at your invoices?
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I have AT&T and it's too soon to tell if it raised any flags with them. The way I understand it, it's no easier or harder for them to tell if you're tethering using the native tethering or a 3rd-party app. (I could be wrong about that.) I've used both in the past but I've only ever used tethering occasionally, though, no matter what phone I've had and I've never got any notices from them.
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I have AT&T and it's too soon to tell if it raised any flags with them. The way I understand it, it's no easier or harder for them to tell if you're tethering using the native tethering or a 3rd-party app. (I could be wrong about that.) I've used both in the past but I've only ever used tethering occasionally, though, no matter what phone I've had and I've never got any notices from them.
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So you have AT&T and you're saying you used the Ping Pong root method which then immediately allows you to use it as a wifi tethering hotspot? I have AT&T as well and for the past 2 years have used my rooted S4 on stock 4.2.2 rom to use the native tethering under Settings and it works fantastic. I'd much rather stick with this method and I've never had an issue raising a flag with AT&T. I think I remember when I added the wifi tethering option using the native hotspot I added or changed a couple of apk files somewhere. Just followed a step by step tutorial.
I've been holding out on buying the S6 because wifi tethering via root without AT&T approved data plan is very important to me. If you can confirm I will go out and get the S6 immediately. Thanks!
BTW I haven't looked at how the Ping Pong Root is done exactly but was it pretty easy? I'm a very novice user and I love to follow step by step tutorials that is tried and true and 'beginner proof', especially for carrier specific phone. If I go out and buy a new AT&T S6 the root loophole hasn't been plugged up yet by AT&T? I'm excited now, been waiting a long time to upgrade my plasticky S4 to a true quality device.
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So you have AT&T and you're saying you used the Ping Pong root method which then immediately allows you to use it as a wifi tethering hotspot? I have AT&T as well and for the past 2 years have used my rooted S4 on stock 4.2.2 rom to use the native tethering under Settings and it works fantastic. I'd much rather stick with this method and I've never had an issue raising a flag with AT&T. I think I remember when I added the wifi tethering option using the native hotspot I added or changed a couple of apk files somewhere. Just followed a step by step tutorial.
I've been holding out on buying the S6 because wifi tethering via root without AT&T approved data plan is very important to me. If you can confirm I will go out and get the S6 immediately. Thanks!
BTW I haven't looked at how the Ping Pong Root is done exactly but was it pretty easy? I'm a very novice user and I love to follow step by step tutorials that is tried and true and 'beginner proof', especially for carrier specific phone. If I go out and buy a new AT&T S6 the root loophole hasn't been plugged up yet by AT&T? I'm excited now, been waiting a long time to upgrade my plasticky S4 to a true quality device.
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Sorry, I should have specified: I have AT&T service but I'm NOT running the AT&T rom. I got tired of how bad AT&T screws up these phones so I bought an international S6 and put my AT&T sim card in it. I'm running a stock rom but it's not the one that would come on the phone if you buy it from AT&T.
To answer your other question, PingPong Root is pretty easy. If you follow the instructions you shouldn't have any problems, novice or not.
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Sorry, I should have specified: I have AT&T service but I'm NOT running the AT&T rom. I got tired of how bad AT&T screws up these phones so I bought an international S6 and put my AT&T sim card in it. I'm running a stock rom but it's not the one that would come on the phone if you buy it from AT&T.
To answer your other question, PingPong Root is pretty easy. If you follow the instructions you shouldn't have any problems, novice or not.
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Ah ok. So do you have the G920F or the G920I? Where did you buy it from? I'd be interested in getting one myself just that they're kinda pricey to buy outright. How has the LTE signal been with AT&T?
And yea I found a step by step walk through on the Ping Pong root complete with pictures.
http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/05/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-without-tripping.html
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Ah ok. So do you have the G920F or the G920I? Where did you buy it from? I'd be interested in getting one myself just that they're kinda pricey to buy outright. How has the LTE signal been with AT&T?
And yea I found a step by step walk through on the Ping Pong root complete with pictures.
http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/05/how-to-root-galaxy-s6-without-tripping.html
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Sorry for the delayed response. I have the G920F. I got it on eBay for around $600. You're right, it was kind of pricey but I used AT&T Next to get my S5 and ultimately, it was cheaper to buy my S6 outright than to what I'm paying over time for my S5. Plus I'm tired of AT&T locking down my phone. I've been on the Galaxy since the S3 and each phone has been more locked down than the last and it always seems to limit what I want to do with the phone. So this time I was willing to pay a little extra to have the freedom to do whatever I want with it. And this way, when I am ready to sell the phone and get a new one, I'll have an unlocked international version, which will probably be worth a little more on the re-sale than a locked-down AT&T version.
My LTE signal has been fine. Before I got my phone I had read a few posts from people who said their G920F kept dropping LTE on AT&T 'cause the system wasn't recognizing it correctly. So as soon as I got the phone I went to the AT&T store and had them trim the SIM card from my S5 into a micro-SIM for the S6. (The guy behind the counter had a tool that did it perfectly.) Then I had them enter the IMEI number from the phone into my account. I don't know if either of those steps made a difference but I haven't had any trouble with LTE service, aside from the fact that AT&T's service sucks around both my house and my office!
Hi,
I was able to set up wireless tethering using this thread here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3070681
Native Tethering bypass, anyone?
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njdevils28 said:
Hi,
I was able to set up wireless tethering using this thread here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3070681
Native Tethering bypass, anyone?
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Will that work for AT&T carrier branded phones?
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Will that work for AT&T carrier branded phones?
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I cam from AT&T using my S3 and it worked then. So long as you can Root your phone you should be golden
-NJ
Hi all - in the process of adding a new phone line, AT&T accidentally deactivated my Galaxy S2 watch, which I had a line of service on (so I could used it standalone/detached from the phone). They realized their mistake - and sent me a new watch for free.
This watch has a built-in, non-removable SIM. Is it truly deactivated for good? Or could I somehow unlock it? I guess originally since it was from AT&T, it was set up only to work with that carrier. So if I manage to bring it back, would it only work on AT&T in the future? Or would the process "unlock" it to work anywhere?
It still works via bluetooth, but it's thicker than the bluetooth only version so no point in carrying around that extra weight if it can't use 3G/4G, you know?
denemante said:
Hi all - in the process of adding a new phone line, AT&T accidentally deactivated my Galaxy S2 watch, which I had a line of service on (so I could used it standalone/detached from the phone). They realized their mistake - and sent me a new watch for free.
This watch has a built-in, non-removable SIM. Is it truly deactivated for good? Or could I somehow unlock it? I guess originally since it was from AT&T, it was set up only to work with that carrier. So if I manage to bring it back, would it only work on AT&T in the future? Or would the process "unlock" it to work anywhere?
It still works via bluetooth, but it's thicker than the bluetooth only version so no point in carrying around that extra weight if it can't use 3G/4G, you know?
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Greetings and welcome to xda, your device has a dedicated help thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-2/help
If you ask in there you should get the help you need
Good luck and enjoy your stay
Im looking to buy the One Plus 7 pro I believe this is the model GM1917 compatible with Verizon. Before I commit I hope I can get some answers to some questions
1.I have grandfathered unlimited data so the deal breaker is if im not able to use the hotspot out of the box without any mods needed and won’t need to pay Verizon a bribe to use it, is this correct? To me it would be like paying the maker of your car to use he heater, ridiculous.
2.banking apps can still be used even with rooted/unlocked boot loader. By using Magisk.
3.it is my understanding you need to call Verizon to make these changes for the phone to work properly.
There are TWO features that must be set on your account feature package:
A. CDMA-less Device Provisioning
B. HD Voice Calling
If so do I need to call and have the features undone every time If I need to switch back to my store bought Verizon Galaxy S 7 Edge?
4.It is also my understanding that in the future google play may set flags for unlocked boot loader disabling banking apps even with Magisk. If this eventually becomes the norm can you unroot and have banking apps work again? On the Samsung phone I’m told once you root the phone will always be seen as rooted even if its not. Just want to make sure I can unroot my phone if need be. The phone is useless without banking apps for me. Thanks in advance.