Hello,
I just purchased a AT&T LG G2 and None of the WiFi or USB Tethering Apps that I have tried from the Google Play store work on the phone.
Is this a problem with this AT&T LG G2 phone or is there a way to get tethering to work. I am not technically inclined, just a phone user.
I would gladly pay someone to help me get WiFi or USB tethering to work on my phone.
In OC, CA
Have you rooted your device yet? If not, then I don't know of any way to get it working.
If you are rooted, I was able to change a sql database value to unlock tethering (as I am unlocked on T-Mobile on a D800).
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Hey Casey, I have the same device, looking to unlock tethering on T-Mobile as well, can you explain what you did?
Casey060492 said:
Have you rooted your device yet? If not, then I don't know of any way to get it working.
If you are rooted, I was able to change a sql database value to unlock tethering (as I am unlocked on T-Mobile on a D800).
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk
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OP-
If you haven't rooted or done anything to the phone then take it to the ATT store and have them look into it. It may just be a bad phone. Warranty return it.
If you have rooted (and your wifi worked before) then do what I did. Install AEON v3 in the ATT Dev thread. The tether works perfectly, just like the entire ROM. I take another step though. I use ibVPN so they don't know what my data is. I don't really think you even need a VPN because the ROM is not based on the ATT base, so it isn't even looking for your tether.
coalsi said:
Hey Casey, I have the same device, looking to unlock tethering on T-Mobile as well, can you explain what you did?
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I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
Casey060492 said:
I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
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I just checked on my Sprint G2 and, unfortunately, there's so such setting in that DB. I looked at the other tables in the settings.db and only "tether_dun_required" (set to 1) in global and "tethering_time" (set to 600000) in system.
Pogee said:
Hello,
I just purchased a AT&T LG G2 and None of the WiFi or USB Tethering Apps that I have tried from the Google Play store work on the phone.
Is this a problem with this AT&T LG G2 phone or is there a way to get tethering to work. I am not technically inclined, just a phone user.
I would gladly pay someone to help me get WiFi or USB tethering to work on my phone.
In OC, CA
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You will either have to pay AT&T for tethering or root your phone and install a custom rom. They have a tether entitlement check on their phones.
Sent from my LG D-800 with Tapatalk
James7Bond007 said:
I just checked on my Sprint G2 and, unfortunately, there's so such setting in that DB. I looked at the other tables in the settings.db and only "tether_dun_required" (set to 1) in global and "tethering_time" (set to 600000) in system.
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Any chance setting tether dun required to "0" might help? Id.check myself but im still waiting on zv8 update before I root.
bigpappa said:
Any chance setting tether dun required to "0" might help? Id.check myself but im still waiting on zv8 update before I root.
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I'm guessing this wouldn't do the trick, as dun is "dial up networking" I believe. I'd test it, but I'm actually unsure of how to *change* the database. It turns out sqlite generally doesn't come on production (non-dev) builds of Android, so it wasn't on the G2. I tried pushing some sqlite3 binaries I found online to the phone, but none would run. I then tried pulling the settings.db from the phone and reading it with sqlite3 for Windows. This would also let me change the setting, but I'm not sure if I could just push the settings.db file back onto the phone since there were other files in the same directory (settings.db.[some other extensions]) ... and I wanted to avoid corrupting the db to the extent that I bricked my phone (as unlikely as that may have been).
If anyone knows of a sqlite3 binary that will run on the G2, I'd be happy to give the dun setting a try (but again, I'm not optimistic this will do the trick for us Sprint users).
Also, I just got the zv8 update this morning, so you should be getting it any day now. I didn't root my phone 100%; I just copied over the g2_security file from the ioroot 1.1 zip so that adb would give me a root shell. Apparently installing the su binary and superuser.apk trips some sort of flag on the G2 that voids your warranty and may or may not be resettable.
AT&T LG G2 Tether Mod Works!
Casey060492 said:
I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
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This worked perfectly for me,however, it wasn't ID 2771 for my phone. I used search term "tether" in the system database and found the field under ID 854. I changed the value to 0 and it works great using the stock Tether application that comes with the phone. You may need to reboot the phone after making the change..
I could never get either wifi tether or wifi tether TrevE Mod to work for me.
ledev said:
This worked perfectly for me,however, it wasn't ID 2771 for my phone. I used search term "tether" in the system database and found the field under ID 854. I changed the value to 0 and it works great using the stock Tether application that comes with the phone. You may need to reboot the phone after making the change..
I could never get either wifi tether or wifi tether TrevE Mod to work for me.
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I can now get the mobile hotspot to turn on no problem after changing the value to 0 and rebooting, but when I connect anything to it it says no internet access. I have an LG G2 on At&t
ledev said:
This worked perfectly for me,however, it wasn't ID 2771 for my phone. I used search term "tether" in the system database and found the field under ID 854. I changed the value to 0 and it works great using the stock Tether application that comes with the phone. You may need to reboot the phone after making the change..
I could never get either wifi tether or wifi tether TrevE Mod to work for me.
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I can confirm this works on my rooted lg g2 at&t d800
CAUTION
Be wary of this method. I'm on a rooted stock from with xposed and I got a text from AT&T after having tethered the night before. It read
"Did you know using a smartphone as a mobile hotspot requires a Mobile Share or Data Connect plan?"
Now today in the mail I received a long letter saying that if I'm caught tethering again they will be automatically charging me for the tethering plan.
In my opinion this method is no longer safe.
WiFi tethering
[QUOTI a;48384506]Any chance setting tether dun required to "0" might help? Id.check myself but im still waiting on zv8 update before I root.[/QUOTE]
I also didn't have a key tether_entitlement_check_state. So I I just added a new key using a unique number (at the end) and gave it a value of zero and it worked !!!
Casey060492 said:
I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
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Hello, when i do it, the value returns to 5. Any ideas?
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Hey guys,
I'm trying to get my n5 to tether and it just gives me an error as soon as I start the WiFi hotspot (stock). Any idea what could be causing this or now I could fix it?
Using 4.4.2, by the way...
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Good to see you over here. Are you rooted yet? Cuz i think Sprint is blocking tethering unless you pay for it
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus
phishfi said:
Hey guys,
I'm trying to get my n5 to tether and it just gives me an error as soon as I start the WiFi hotspot (stock). Any idea what could be causing this or now I could fix it?
Using 4.4.2, by the way...
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Silly question, but if you're not rooted are you paying for the hotspot ability from Sprint?
Their really cracking down
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus
My tethering works although I had to hack it
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
toreyjh said:
Silly question, but if you're not rooted are you paying for the hotspot ability from Sprint?
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I am rooted, so if there's some trick to try please do share. I believe I'm paying for the hotspot feature, although going through the change plan process doesn't seem to show that option anywhere (I just tried to find it to see whether or not it was already enabled but I can't find it anywhere on the Sprint site...).
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phishfi said:
I am rooted, so if there's some trick to try please do share. I believe I'm paying for the hotspot feature, although going through the change plan process doesn't seem to show that option anywhere (I just tried to find it to see whether or not it was already enabled but I can't find it anywhere on the Sprint site...).
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I had tethering working on Sprint via this mod:
add a new entry to the "global" table called "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0 in the /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file.
Just updated to 4.4.2; re-rooted (via WugFresh toolkit) tried tethering and its not working anymore. Not sure if its related to the 4.4.2 or not.
Anyone have a fix?
phishfi said:
Hey guys,
I'm trying to get my n5 to tether and it just gives me an error as soon as I start the WiFi hotspot (stock). Any idea what could be causing this or now I could fix it?
Using 4.4.2, by the way...
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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ralphkaz said:
I had tethering working on Sprint via this mod:
add a new entry to the "global" table called "tether_dun_required" with a value of 0 in the /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file.
Just updated to 4.4.2; re-rooted (via WugFresh toolkit) tried tethering and its not working anymore. Not sure if its related to the 4.4.2 or not.
Anyone have a fix?
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Had a similar situation. See my post here. Maybe it will help.
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Had a similar situation. See my post here. Maybe it will help.
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Thanks, appreciate the help. My issue is different however - the phone seems to start the tethering and I can connect to it through my tablet - but no data seems to flow... can't even run a speedtest on the tablet or load any webpage...
On the T-Mo side, I was afraid that we would lose the tethering with the latest 4.2.2 OTA - and initially, it looked that way. Speedtest would work on download side but "communications issues" on the upload side & unable to finish and show results .... Arrrrrgghhhh.
With two Nexus 5 on hand, it was easy to compare pre- and post- edits, hotspot & speed data, etc. along with comparing the entries in the above mentioned settings.db fields. First, save a coopy of the *.db just in case it is needed - then, added the tether_dun_required and value to 0 as a new entry/line, saved & exit. Reboot device for good measures, and sure enough, it connected by got re-directed to T-Mo's home page ... APN was set to IPv6
Change it to IPv4 and exit, restarted WiFi hotspot and it is good - fast speed and websites loading quickly, etc.
This may, or may not, help out those on Sprint's network - but, worth looking into ...
Letitride said:
Change it to IPv4 and exit, restarted WiFi hotspot and it is good - fast speed and websites loading quickly, etc.
This may, or may not, help out those on Sprint's network - but, worth looking into ...
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While on Sprint I don't see a way to even get into the IPv4 vs. 6 settings - no APN settings available in the mobile network settings menu...
ralphkaz said:
While on Sprint I don't see a way to even get into the IPv4 vs. 6 settings - no APN settings available in the mobile network settings menu...
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Use PDA-Net and Foxfi to tether to your computer or sprint.
Letitride said:
On the T-Mo side, I was afraid that we would lose the tethering with the latest 4.2.2 OTA - and initially, it looked that way. Speedtest would work on download side but "communications issues" on the upload side & unable to finish and show results .... Arrrrrgghhhh.
With two Nexus 5 on hand, it was easy to compare pre- and post- edits, hotspot & speed data, etc. along with comparing the entries in the above mentioned settings.db fields. First, save a coopy of the *.db just in case it is needed - then, added the tether_dun_required and value to 0 as a new entry/line, saved & exit. Reboot device for good measures, and sure enough, it connected by got re-directed to T-Mo's home page ... APN was set to IPv6
Change it to IPv4 and exit, restarted WiFi hotspot and it is good - fast speed and websites loading quickly, etc.
This may, or may not, help out those on Sprint's network - but, worth looking into ...
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Thanks. The APN settings options are not there on a Sprint phone; drove me crazy trying to duplicate the the posts of the T-Mobile trailblazers until I saw a screenshot and figured that out. :laugh:
adio01 said:
Use PDA-Net and Foxfi to tether to your computer or sprint.
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yep, i'm aware of those but would prefer to use the built in android tethering. anyone else able to get hotspot working on Sprint on 4.4.2 ?
ralphkaz said:
yep, i'm aware of those but would prefer to use the built in android tethering. anyone else able to get hotspot working on Sprint on 4.4.2 ?
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Yes; see my post here .
4.4.2 here, Sprint tethering still works for me after update.... Just tested it
Stock rooted, no custom ROM, no custom kernel just plain old stock with root and the settings.db edit
orthonovum said:
4.4.2 here, Sprint tethering still works for me after update.... Just tested it
Stock rooted, no custom ROM, no custom kernel just plain old stock with root and the settings.db edit
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Hmm, wonder what happened with my config then. I'm in the same boat - stock rooted only. maybe i will try removing the new line in settings.db are re-adding... Right now I can launch hotspot and connect to it from tablet/laptop but no data flows thru the pipe....
I lost my tether after the 4.4.2 update as well. I have a Sprint Nexus 5. My laptop and tablet were able to connect to the hotspot, but no data was coming across.
I looked at the settings.db file and could still see the "tether_dun_required" entry was definitely there. So I decided to replace the settings.db file with a copy I had from before the 4.4.2 update. Rebooted the phone, and magically, tether started working again.
I was curious though to see if I put the post-4.4.2 update settings.db file back, then would I lose my tether? So, once again, I replaced the settings.db file with the post-4.4.2 version, rebooted the phone, and magically, tether still was working! WTF!
The only thing interesting that I noticed during all of this is that every time I replaced the settings.db file on the phone, the corresponding settings.db-journal file would disappear. I don't know much about SQLite, but I wonder if the journal file had some transaction state with the "tether_dun_required" hack removed or not committed.
Anyway, hope this helps.
Hello I flashed the lollipop factory image today without issue. It's working great except for one issue which is tethering. My laptop seems to connect but says no internet access. I tried editing the settings.db file with the tether dun required entry that worked with KitKat but no luck. Carrier is Sprint
Any fixes or ideas?
tethering works perfect here, via default app. but im with tmobile. its your provider stopping
you, not an issue with android nor the nexus 5.
I'm searching for a fix also. I actually pay for 10GB MHS on my Unlimited Sprint plan... but for whatever reason since my Nexus S 4G, I need to use the tethering fix.
Tether not working here either, sprint. Was using the tether module from the xposed on KK but exposed not working ok 5.0 yet.
Can't even get wifi tether router to work. Probably going to have to flash nandroid back to 4.4.4. That sucks.
Bump, anyone find out a way to tether on sprint? Ive reverted back to KK until I can tether on sprint. My job requires me to be able to tether to my tablet.
mabru2001 said:
Bump, anyone find out a way to tether on sprint? Ive reverted back to KK until I can tether on sprint. My job requires me to be able to tether to my tablet.
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The sql edit works. Easiest way is to get SQLite editor (it's a dollar or two if I remember correctly). Open up the app, give root. Navigate to "Settings Storage" > "settings.db" > "global" and create a new entry with name "tether_dun_required" and value "0". Close the application, reboot, and you're good to go.
axp878 said:
The sql edit works. Easiest way is to get SQLite editor (it's a dollar or two if I remember correctly). Open up the app, give root. Navigate to "Settings Storage" > "settings.db" > "global" and create a new entry with name "tether_dun_required" and value "0". Close the application, reboot, and you're good to go.
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Is this confirmed on Sprint running Lollipop? I have not tried it but I seen this post and assumed it did not work. I guess Ill try it now and see for myself.
Writing to you currently tethered to my Sprint Nexus 5 on the official build.
the settings.db edit is not working for me
EDIT: Since doing it on the phone instead of computer... I fat fingered the entry and typed "tether_fun_required". Seems to be working now
LancerEVA06 said:
the settings.db edit is not working for me
EDIT: Since doing it on the phone instead of computer... I fat fingered the entry and typed "tether_fun_required". Seems to be working now
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Before fixing the typo, I am curious as to what "fun" stuff that unlocked
GooGooMuck said:
Before fixing the typo, I am curious as to what "fun" stuff that unlocked
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Your guess is as good as mine.
I'm still irritated that my line needs this modification. I pay $65 a month for unlimited talk/text/data, plus another $30 for 10GB Mobile Hotspot.
LancerEVA06 said:
the settings.db edit is not working for me
EDIT: Since doing it on the phone instead of computer... I fat fingered the entry and typed "tether_fun_required". Seems to be working now
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Wasnt a fat finger, I just did it and it was actually what autocorrect wanted to change it to.
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Wasnt a fat finger, I just did it and it was actually what autocorrect wanted to change it to.
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Well I don't feel as ignorant now.
the WiFi tether router app works flawlessly, without having to edit any files. its not at the play store, but can find it easily if you google it. I past my 3gb allotment last night, and tmobile cut me off from tethering. so, I started using this app, and am tethering again
The SQL edit worked perfectly for me on my Lollipop powered Nexus 5. I am on Sprint and tethering is working fine now.
I also wanted to comment and let you guys know that I followed instructions here and tethering is working perfectly on the Sprint network.
1. Purchased and downloaded "SQLite Editor" (paid $2.99) from the Play store.
2. Opening SQLite Editor prompted me for root access. I selected grant/approve.
3. Follow axp878's instructions to use SQLite Editor: Stay on the "APPS" tab and navigate down to: "Settings Storage" >> "settings.db" >> "global"
4. Now, press the "+" icon and type in "tether_dun_required" in the name field and enter in "0" as the value. Save and close out of SQL Editor
5. Restart your device.
6. Once booted, Go to system settings and click on the "--- More" option under Wireless & networks. Select "Tethering & portable hotspot". Turn on "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" and VOILA.
Thank you guys. This is obviously the best way to wirelessly tether via lollipop natively. Thanks axp878!
simms22 said:
the WiFi tether router app works flawlessly, without having to edit any files. its not at the play store, but can find it easily if you google it. I past my 3gb allotment last night, and tmobile cut me off from tethering. so, I started using this app, and am tethering again
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Hey Simms, would you mind sending me your general settings for that application? I've been trying to get it working on my Nexus 5 (T-mobile), but it won't let my tethered devices get to the internet. Also, do you have any modified settings outside of the app?
I think you need root right? How do you root lollipop? Or if you root kitkat it will automatically be rooted in lollipop?
aberchonbie said:
I also wanted to comment and let you guys know that I followed instructions here and tethering is working perfectly on the Sprint network.
1. Purchased and downloaded "SQLite Editor" (paid $2.99) from the Play store.
2. Opening SQLite Editor prompted me for root access. I selected grant/approve.
3. Follow axp878's instructions to use SQLite Editor: Stay on the "APPS" tab and navigate down to: "Settings Storage" >> "settings.db" >> "global"
4. Now, press the "+" icon and type in "tether_dun_required" in the name field and enter in "0" as the value. Save and close out of SQL Editor
5. Restart your device.
6. Once booted, Go to system settings and click on the "--- More" option under Wireless & networks. Select "Tethering & portable hotspot". Turn on "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" and VOILA.
Thank you guys. This is obviously the best way to wirelessly tether via lollipop natively. Thanks axp878!
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dnwk said:
I think you need root right? How do you root lollipop? Or if you root kitkat it will automatically be rooted in lollipop?
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There are several ways you can root your Nexus 5. I used Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit (NRT) as that seemed easiest to me. http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
I'm not sure whether you'll have root in lollipop if you are rooted already in kitkat. What I did was use the NRT to flash to stock lollipop. I then used the same NRT to root with TWRP recovery. It was pretty straightforward to use Wugfresh's toolkit.
As the title states, is there a method that is working on AT&T H810 phones yet to enable wifi hotspot, either with or without root, on an unlimited data plan? I have seen a few methods for other carriers and for NON unlimited data plans, but unlimited seems to be SOL.
I don't even need the data shared itself, I just need to be able to create a wifi hotspot that my chromecast can connect directly to so that I can mirror my phone screen in my truck. I would not actually be sharing any data usage to the chromecast in my application.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
In theory you would need another device, wouldn't you? I have the unlimited data plan with AT&T (grandfathered) but the device acting as a hotspot doesn't act as a client on it's own network.
I have a chromecast as well so if you'd like to share your connection vision I wouldn't mind trying it out for you.
Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk
I am going to try this soon but will try to use VPN.HT ( I use the service for popcorntime and a few other apps/ devices) app to help secure any data going in or out so hopefully in some way that will help - I still need to read up on if using a VPN on tethering will reduce risks of any problems with carriers .
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In theory you would need another device, wouldn't you? I have the unlimited data plan with AT&T (grandfathered) but the device acting as a hotspot doesn't act as a client on it's own network.
I have a chromecast as well so if you'd like to share your connection vision I wouldn't mind trying it out for you.
Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk
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The phone can act as a hotspot and still cast to the Chromecast. You need to setup the phone as a hotspot, then connect another phone/tablet/computer to configure the Chromecast for the phones hotspot WiFi. Once it is setup, you can just fire up the hotspot on your phone, let Chromecast connect, and then cast away.
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Yeah, has anyone found a way around this? I just rooted and FoxFi still doesn't work.
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
Maybe doing this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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This works on AT&T LG4!!! A world of thanx!
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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Could you share full name of that id so i can add on..mine doesn't have
thanks
faizalotai said:
Could you share full name of that id so i can add on..mine doesn't have
thanks
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Mine its not on 852 line, but organize it by name and then you will find it
darkriff said:
Mine its not on 852 line, but organize it by name and then you will find it
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Yes, as op's said search for entitle and none come out, so i guess i have to add it
Nevermind, already add..
Root Wifi tether confirmed working
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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This worked for me too, thank you for the SELinux update - hadn't even thought of that.
I changed the value to 0 and yeah, WI-FI hotspot does activate after reboot, but when i connect to the internet with another device through the G4, I get "Internet unavailable with G4" Anyone else has the same problem?
I have a GS4 and have used the hot spot for a couple of years now. (unlimited data plan). I just bought this AT&T LG G4 and I have been setting it up through my GS4. But I have read this thread and I am not sure if I have found away to unlock the hot spot function with out paying AT&T more money. I really would like what I have with the GS4. My free Hot Spot. Once I have a rock solid way to get this hot spot function to work then I will activate the LG G4, until then... Can anyone point me in a direction I should be looking? All my phones have custom roms on them but as I have been reading so far I am also striking out with custom roms on the LG G4. Thanks for any help.
Worked like a charm! Thank you ajent!!
darkriff said:
Maybe doing this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
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This worked!!!! Thank you!
Worked on H810 5.1 H81010o
confirmed working H810 5.1 as well
confirmed working on 5.11 v10o but anyone tried on marshmallow
Easy solution to LG G4 AT&T hotspot issue
1..Download "Settings Database Editor" apk from play store.
2..Open the application and select system
3..scroll down to "tether entitlement check State and change the number to -1
Having done these, the mobile hotspot of your LG G4 AT&T will work like a miracle.
Has anyone had any luck enabling native wifi tether or able to make foxfi work?
jeffmoss1999 said:
Has anyone had any luck enabling native wifi tether or able to make foxfi work?
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Native wifi tethering works just fine...no need for foxfi. If you want your phone and tethering to use the SAME apn (gets around some hotspot blocks) just add "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to your build.prop.
famewolf said:
Native wifi tethering works just fine...no need for foxfi. If you want your phone and tethering to use the SAME apn (gets around some hotspot blocks) just add "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to your build.prop.
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Thanks for replying. I posted the wrong Android build. It is 5.0.2. I also have already set that in my /system/build.prop.
jeffmoss1999 said:
Thanks for replying. I posted the wrong Android build. It is 5.0.2. I also have already set that in my /system/build.prop.
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Well I was on 5.02 and I'm currently on 6.0.1 so I can tell you it works on both...one of the few things that *knock on wood* has no issues.
famewolf said:
Well I was on 5.02 and I'm currently on 6.0.1 so I can tell you it works on both...one of the few things that *knock on wood* has no issues.
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I trust you. I have only ever enabled native tether on a few other phones and one was an S3 by replacing the entitlement apk and my zte grand max 2 with foxfi. I know I am probably doing something wrong so I am hoping someone can help me figure it out. I notice when I first start the phone up and I enable the hotspot it is almost like it does get enabled. Then a few seconds later I get the oops gotta go to cricket and pay for it message that the tctapp.serviceentitlement app throws up. I even tried adding the tether_dun_required = 0 in the settings db with the /system/build.prop having net.tethering.noprovisioning=true. Rebooted and then the same thing. I'm using sqllite editor for the settings.db and build prop editor for the build.prop file.
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I trust you. I have only ever enabled native tether on a few other phones and one was an S3 by replacing the entitlement apk and my zte grand max 2 with foxfi. I know I am probably doing something wrong so I am hoping someone can help me figure it out. I notice when I first start the phone up and I enable the hotspot it is almost like it does get enabled. Then a few seconds later I get the oops gotta go to cricket and pay for it message that the tctapp.serviceentitlement app throws up. I even tried adding the tether_dun_required = 0 in the settings db with the /system/build.prop having net.tethering.noprovisioning=true. Rebooted and then the same thing. I'm using sqllite editor for the settings.db and build prop editor for the build.prop file.
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It's quite possible cricket has done something to lock down tethering. I guess I should have asked where you got it. Try "Portable Wifi Hotspot". Either of the two apps (one has a - in the name) should work...at least they work on the zte zmax2 which has tethering locked down by at&t.
famewolf said:
It's quite possible cricket has done something to lock down tethering. I guess I should have asked where you got it. Try "Portable Wifi Hotspot". Either of the two apps (one has a - in the name) should work...at least they work on the zte zmax2 which has tethering locked down by at&t.
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Thank you for all your help bro. I guess I should have specified the carrier at the beginning. I'm not sure what all com.tctapp.serviceentitlement controls but I'm curious if I could just freeze that app. I think I may just give up on 5.0.2 and try the upgrade to 6.0.1 that y'all have posted for the 6045x.
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" in your com.android.settings.system just by issuing an adb command. The original value is '5', and this causes the EntitlementcheckService to go through and verify with AT&T's server if you're entitled to use tethering. Any changes through adb never stuck and no SQL Editor gave the option to allow changing the value either. (If you can find a way besides manually editing - for the AT&T variant - feel free to post it here!)
*If you have the H910 AT&T ROM then just skip down to Step 5 and go from there.
1. First we will change a global setting to allow Hotspot without the 'dun' inside of our APN.
Either through adb or Terminal Emulator on your phone use this command:
Code:
For Terminal Emulator:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
For ADB:
adb shell
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
2. We now will need to navigate and change the value from an XML file. You can use whatever you want to edit your files, I always have used the app 'ES File Explorer'.
3. Navigate to /data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml. We will edit this file.
4. Go down to near the very bottom of the file and find:
Code:
<setting id="1763" name="tether_entitlement_check_state" value="5"
package="com.lge.entitlementcheckservice" />
*NOTE: The ID number may be different from 1763.
5. Change the number "5" inside of the quotes to "0".
6. Save the changes and then reboot.
7. You should be able to enable tethering just fine from within your phone now!
Make sure you keep the permissions the same for that system_settings.xml file. If you use the ES File Explorer app, editing it will not change the permissions - so you shouldn't have to worry about anything!
Hopefully this will help out some of you guys. Let me know if you encounter any issues.
EDIT: Some people are unable to get tethering to work using this method still. @galacticboy2009 posted another guide in Page 4 which those others have confirmed it worked for them.
Hopefully one of these two methods will get you back to becoming your own mobile hotspot where all can see your awesome hotspot name like "It Hurts When IP".
Twisted
Thanks for this! Finally a way around the hotspot restriction. I will try this out later
Edited this post for a newer method to allow you to use tethering without having to change your provider from ATT to OPEN.
Twisted
Thanks for this, I used steps 5-7 on the AT&T Rom and it's working fine.
Who-Lep said:
Thanks for this, I used steps 5-7 on the AT&T Rom and it's working fine.
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Awesome, glad to hear it worked. Thanks for letting me know!
Works !!!!!! You are the MAN!!!
I'm on the ATT Rom, rooted, etc. (H910 Phone)
Is there any reason why my settings_system.xml file would not have the 1763 line in it?
I even copied the file to note pad and did a search just in case I'm going blind. LOL It's not there.
I guess I could add the whole line in manually but I'm not sure that would achieve anything.
It may not be 1763, just search for the actual name "tether_entitlement_check_state". If it still isn't there. Just try to activate hotspot once, let it fail and then check your file.
Thanks. It ended up being 549 closer to the top. I should have tried searching the name instead of the number. Works like a charm now!
Thanks a ton! I'm not even an Unlimited customer (I wish), and I could still use the hotspot without this trick, but I hated the obnoxious "Authenticating..." popup. It was slow, I typically need my hotspot on ASAP when I enable it, and sometimes it would fail. Super annoying.
So thanks for the quality of life trick!
ubergeek77 said:
Thanks a ton! I'm not even an Unlimited customer (I wish), and I could still use the hotspot without this trick, but I hated the obnoxious "Authenticating..." popup. It was slow, I typically need my hotspot on ASAP when I enable it, and sometimes it would fail. Super annoying.
So thanks for the quality of life trick!
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Glad to help! Yeah, that authentication is very annoying.
Hello! So, after G5, now I got V20 and want to share findings on this subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g5/help/hotspot-networks-t3563030
VZ version for this workaround??
Hoping to get this working is there a version of this for VZ v20?
HTCZ715E said:
Hello! So, after G5, now I got V20 and want to share findings on this subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g5/help/hotspot-networks-t3563030
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Thank you. It helped getting the hotspot to work when using a non AT&T sim. Apparently it would try to get authorization from AT&T for the hotspot before that even though it was a different carrier that was being used.
Lg v20: Root
twistedvip said:
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" in your com.android.settings.system just by issuing an adb command. The original value is '5', and this causes the EntitlementcheckService to go through and verify with AT&T's server if you're entitled to use tethering. Any changes through adb never stuck and no SQL Editor gave the option to allow changing the value either. (If you can find a way besides manually editing - for the AT&T variant - feel free to post it here!)
*If you have the H910 AT&T ROM then just skip down to Step 5 and go from there.
1. First we will change a global setting to allow Hotspot without the 'dun' inside of our APN.
Either through adb or Terminal Emulator on your phone use this command:
Code:
For Terminal Emulator:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
For ADB:
adb shell
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
2. We now will need to navigate and change the value from an XML file. You can use whatever you want to edit your files, I always have used the app 'ES File Explorer'.
3. Navigate to /data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml. We will edit this file.
4. Go down to near the very bottom of the file and find:
Code:
<setting id="1763" name="tether_entitlement_check_state" value="5"
package="com.lge.entitlementcheckservice" />
*NOTE: The ID number may be different from 1763.
5. Change the number "5" inside of the quotes to "0".
6. Save the changes and then reboot.
7. You should be able to enable tethering just fine from within your phone now!
Make sure you keep the permissions the same for that system_settings.xml file. If you use the ES File Explorer app, editing it will not change the permissions - so you shouldn't have to worry about anything!
Hopefully this will help out some of you guys. Let me know if you encounter any issues.
Twisted
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This is prob gonna gonna be a dumb question but can you PLEASE help me with HOW to root my LG V20, AT&T so I can make these changes because I'm assuming this is my ONLY option to tether and use my hotspot, I have tried EVERYTHING... Thank You!!
Donnie S said:
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether to root my LG V20, AT&T so I can make these changes because I'm assuming this is my ONLY option to tether and use my hotspot, I have tried EVERYTHING... Thank You!!
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Preach. I need to get my nethunter build back, the kernel was perfectly formed for the v20. Was going to freaking release my own repo, but my Ascurion replacement was, of course, updated to the point of locked bootloader.
Now, I am going to talk to a lawyer about this; the phone updated it's rom and they basically locked the bootloader without permission, which would be fine, but I saw no terms or conditions letting me know it was going to become useless; surely, there isn't like implied consent involved
Hi, I have the same issue as the others.when i restart the phone, Hotspot works but no Internet.
I am on Cricket. When I put my SIM in it created a new APN. I went back to the old APN and my tethering started working. It was not working when on the "Aiowireless" APN that Cricket provided me via MMS when I put my SIM card in.
mego1373 said:
Hi, I have the same issue as the others.when i restart the phone, Hotspot works but no Internet.
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I have the same issue. AT&T 910 unlocked rooted (systemless) with Rogers as my provider APN type includes default,mms,dun,supl
I got past the authentication error and can setup my hotspot. I see the phones connected but they have no internet access.
Am i missing something?
Unfortunately I am not really sure on why the internet is not working. This is still working for me, however I am on AT&T.
When you say the internet is not working - is it working still on your phone and just not any devices connected to your hotspot? Or your phone's data stopped working as well?