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is there a way to instill non market app with out rooting the phone???
Go to settings, applications, and select option to allow unknown sources. Unless the app itself requires root permissions, you should be able to install without root permissions.
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rdtshaw said:
Go to settings, applications, and select option to allow unknown sources. Unless the app itself requires root permissions, you should be able to install without root permissions.
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Nope unknown sources is only on a rooted rom.
Go to the guide that is stickied at the top of general section.
and next time please search before you post.
the option not there...
obi_8t4 said:
the option not there...
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yes it is i found it look
MISCELLANEOUS:
Sideloading non market apps w/without root(videos soon):
What is side loading apps? Att blocks the instillation of non market apps. Hence the need to side load apps! (Shame on you ATT you monster)
There are multiples ways to do this, and I will be going over three.
-Option 1w/out root) Our brother over at android central made a niffty little GUI called side load wonder machine you can find the instructions and program here!
-Option 2w/ or w/outroot) You can also use android sdk (adb) you will need to download sdk from google you can find that here!
-You will need to update platform tools.
-I recommend placing the platform tools files into the tools folder.
-Place the apk file you wish to side load into the tools folder.
-Make sure you have charge only, and debugging mode selected (settings>applications>debugging)
-Connect your phone to your computer
- Press shift + right click on the tools folder
-Open command promp here
(ROOT ONLY)
Code:
adb devices
adb remount
adb push (apks name) /system/app
(W/OUT ROOT)
Code:
adb devices
adb install (apks name)
-Option 3root only)
-Place the apk file on your sd card.
-Insure Unknown Sources is selected (settings>applications>unknown sources)
-Use a root explorer (es file explorer, dual file manager etc. etc.) to locate the file on your sd card select it and select install.
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mudknot2005 said:
Nope unknown sources is only on a rooted rom.
Go to the guide that is stickied at the top of general section.
and next time please search before you post.
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Doh! I could have sworn my non-rooted tablet let me sideload apps... Sorry I was wrong.
Rob
Your tablet may let you, but its one of the perks that att strips from the phone with their retarded firmware.
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Your tablet may let you, but its one of the perks that att strips from the phone with their retarded firmware.
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ahh yes, I was just reading up on that after you smacked me down. I knew I wasn't crazy! I don't remember if my Droid X had that option or not, I rooted it as soon as I got it. Sorry to run around posting bad info!! and about the great evil that is ATT. My wife is an iphone fangirl and I was sooo happy when I could get her an iphone on Verizon to save a couple bucks on the combined account, one less bill to pay, and Verizon has such better coverage here.
Cheers!
Rob
Tried to bring her over to the dark side, even told her about the cookies! I just remember her saying something about prying it out of her cold dead hands...
I can't believe no one's linked this yet (http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/). Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. I used it many time before my (recent) root. It worked VERY well, and allowed me to get Angry Birds Rio and Swype with little difficulty
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I can't believe no one's linked this yet (http://forum.androidcentral.com/android-sideload-wonder-machine/). Android Central Sideload Wonder Machine. I used it many time before my (recent) root. It worked VERY well, and allowed me to get Angry Birds Rio and Swype with little difficulty
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Hmmm...it has been discussed and linked. So much for reading and comprehension.
Ah, missed that. My bad.
After searching numerous times this forum seems to be lacking this little tip...seems all the threads about it on here say you simply must have root. Not true. As found here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii/193660-available-wifi-alert.html
open the dialer and enter the following code:
*#6335623#
this will open "HiddenMenuWifiOffload" menu.
select "Disable WifiOffloading"
press OK
Awesome find. Thanks!
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backcourse said:
After searching numerous times this forum seems to be lacking this little tip...seems all the threads about it on here say you simply must have root. Not true. As found here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii/193660-available-wifi-alert.html
open the dialer and enter the following code:
*#6335623#
this will open "HiddenMenuWifiOffload" menu.
select "Disable WifiOffloading"
press OK
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nice...i was looking in all the wrong places for this...
makes me wonder how many other "hidden" menu's there are
I ended up installing nova launcher and adding a shortcut to wifi offloading and disabling it that way
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backcourse said:
After searching numerous times this forum seems to be lacking this little tip...seems all the threads about it on here say you simply must have root. Not true. As found here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-s-iii/193660-available-wifi-alert.html
open the dialer and enter the following code:
*#6335623#
this will open "HiddenMenuWifiOffload" menu.
select "Disable WifiOffloading"
press OK
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Unfortunately this no longer works in the latest Jelly Bean leaks. Does anyone know how to disable this notification on these newer builds?
weisguy said:
Unfortunately this no longer works in the latest Jelly Bean leaks. Does anyone know how to disable this notification on these newer builds?
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Yes but you have to be rooted and have a custom recovery installed to flash the zip that removes it. You can find the zip in the theme and app section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33655756&postcount=2
I long press in the notification pull down, select app info, and force close. Works good until you reboot.
This is out dated please use the zip flashed in recovery provided by team synergy. Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
[HOWTO]Comprehensive IMEI/EFS Backup
[HOWTO]Comprehensive IMEI/EFS Backup
Anycut worked great. I'm all backed up.
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Glad I could help out guys.
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Thanks worked perfectly.
Thanks
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glad i could help out. i know re flashing just to back up is a pain in the you know what. so i figured i would share how i avoided going back to stock
:good::good:
Thanks Man apprcieate it super easy!
Great stuff, thanks alot for the peace of mind! I was one of, if not the first to have this IMEI wipe thing with Imoseyon's first test of the leankernel, and been wary of it ever since.
PLEASE NOTE: This appears to require a stock kernel. I was on Imoseyon's latest v2 beta (non-kexec) and could not get this to work properly. Simply went into cwm and flashed the return-to-stock zip that he has listed in his thread on rootz and tried again, and it worked perfectly! Just be sure to follow ALL steps in this exact order, and you'll be golden.
Great write up bro. I really appreciate the extensive instructions! Super easy and fool proof
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After that open any cut. create a shortcut to the hidden menu. to do this click on new shortcut. then click on activity. scroll down until you see IOTHiddenMenu. click on it . it should make a short cut to the hidden menu.
Once in the menu, choose the option for USBSettingsMenu, then choose the option RMNET+DM+MODEM.
Not sure how to do the shortcut to the hidden menu. How did I start a new shortcut?
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After that open any cut. create a shortcut to the hidden menu. to do this click on new shortcut. then click on activity. scroll down until you see IOTHiddenMenu. click on it . it should make a short cut to the hidden menu.
Once in the menu, choose the option for USBSettingsMenu, then choose the option RMNET+DM+MODEM.
Not sure how to do the shortcut to the hidden menu. How did I start a new shortcut?
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Click on the button that says new shortcut in anycut bro. It isn't that hard. Not trying to be a ****
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This guide should be pretty easy. Don't speed read it though. Read and fallow the steps as you read them makes life much easier. Also keeps you from feeling like dbag. Lol
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bgolden84 said:
Click on the button that says new shortcut in anycut bro. It isn't that hard. Not trying to be a ****
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OK and this button is locate where?? If I knew where the button was, I won't be asking.
NAU420 said:
OK and this button is locate where?? If I knew where the button was, I won't be asking.
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Did u install anycut? Did you open anycut? If you did these things then You would not be asking these questions. Ether that or you are blind. Open the application anycut and you will see a button in the middle of the screen that says. NEW SHORTCUT
Again not trying to b a ****. I just don't understand how you are having issues. Unless you didn't install anycut. There is a link at the bottom of the first post to the apk
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Yaowza.....
-UNLOCKED VZW GSIII
bgolden84 said:
Ok it seems there are some people that are a little lazy or simply dont want to go back to stock to back up there imie. i will list the steps that i used to backup my imei running synergy nightly. i barrowed most of the steps from this link
i take no credit for this i am just trying to help some of you out
should work on any TW based rom
All credit to Peoplearmy for the intial write-up
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/
by now you know that the hidden menu will not open in most custom roms. this does not apply to aosp roms or aokp . here is what i did
and as usual if u bork your phone nmp. so dont get mad at me
link to anycut.apk is at the very bottom of this post
Now go to your phone, its time to enable the hidden menu. On Verizon or Sprint, go to the dialer and dial *#22745927 . Choose the option to enable the Hidden Menu. After that open any cut. create a shortcut to the hidden menu. to do this click on new shortcut. then click on activity. scroll down until you see IOTHiddenMenu. click on it . it should make a short cut to the hidden menu.
Once in the menu, choose the option for USBSettingsMenu, then choose the option RMNET+DM+MODEM. Hook up the phone to the PC via USB at this time if you haven't already. This option works on STOCK TOUCHWIZ (it can be rooted).
OK. Now go to your PC Control Panel. We need to get into the Device Manager to determine where your phone is being recognized as far as the COM ports. For this, go to System -> Device Manager (on the left) or System -> Hardware -> Device Manager (depends on your Control Panel setup). Anyways, scroll down to Ports (may say Ports & LTP, Serial, depends on version). Anyways, find your phone under it, and take note of the COM# (mine was COM9, yours can and probably will vary). If you have exclamation marks anywhere then install the Samsung drivers and try again.
OK. Now go to Start Menu -> All Programs -> QPST -> QPST Configuration
Click on the Ports tab. Click on Add New Port, then add your Port# where it says Port and name it something you can remember. Hit OK.
Now click on Start Clients -> Software Download. Click on the Backup tab. Make sure your phone is listed under Port. If its not, hit Browse, choose the COM that is your phone, and hit OK. Now where it says QCN File, hit Browse, find a safe spot to store your backup on your PC, and name it. Hit OK. Now hit Start. Make sure backup gets to 100% with no errors.
Congratulations, you now have your backup made! Flash away!
Don't forget to go into your phone hidden menu again and change USB mode back to MTP so you can use it to access the phone storage.
If it bricks sometime in the future:
Go back into QPST. Go to Start Clients -> Software Download. Click on the Restore tab. Make sure your phone is listed under Port. If not, browse to the appropriate COM port. Choose your QCN backup in the other box. Click Start, let it finish. Phone should reboot. If it fails rebooting, just do a manual reboot. First boot will take a bit, let it do its thing.
AS PER THE USUAL, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE! IF YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS -TO A T- YOU SHOULD HAVE NO ISSUES, BUT QPST IS A VERY POWERFUL PROGRAM, SO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
HAPPY FLASHING!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1267214&d=1345256454
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PLEASE show me where it says to install any cut??????????????????????????
Am I the only one scratching my head at the question of where is the button to create a shortcut?
SMH
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"link to Anycut.apk is at the bottom of the page"
-UNLOCKED VZW GSIII
NAU420 said:
PLEASE show me where it says to install any cut??????????????????????????
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Ok I'm going to be very calm. How the hell do you open an app that you don't have?
It's common sense. Man if the guide said to open tapatalk and you didn't have the app one would assume you download it. That way you can open it
And feel free to facepalm yourself. The Apk for anycut is linked in the post. So why would you not install it if you didn't have it?
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If you can not take the time to read the entire post you don't need to be Modding your phone bro
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HOWTO:
Use a card reader to format the micro SD card to exFAT (FAT32 or other formats does not work) in Windows. I haven't tried Linux or MacOS X, so they may not work.
Download the attached file (Root_for_ATTSG4_FM3.rar) and extract it into the root of your EXTERNAL microSD card using the card reader in Windows. (You can do the extraction using WinRAR or 7-zip).
Put the SD card back to the phone and download the Android Terminal Emulator app.
Open the Terminal Emulator app and run below 3 commands:
Code:
cd /mnt/extSdCard
./pwn
./script.sh
Then, open SuperSU and check everything looks good.
Then open a root app and it should be working properly.
Reboot your device once to confirm root is still working after reboot.
Come back to the post and press the THANKS button
Notes:
I uploaded a screenshot from the Terminal screen where the instructions are entered. Yours should be the same except you don't need to enter the "ls -l" command. It's just to show what files I have on the SD card. Ignore LOST.DIR directory.
Remove any SuperSU apps from your phone before following the above steps. script.sh installs it automatically.
You can use adb shell instead of a terminal app which is more convenient but requires Android SDK. Follow these steps only if you are about to use adb:
Download and install all Samsung Galaxy S 4 drivers from here.
Activate Developer options -> USB Debugging mode. To have the phone show the Developer options, go to Settings -> More -> About device. Tap on "Build number" 6 times.
You have to use an external SD card. No other alternative have been found yet. Using the device storage, i.e. /mnt/sdcard, or /data/local/tmp, DOES NOT work.
Warning (suggested by rushi.1986): "We have root for MF3 but we neither have a working recovery, nor an ODIN back to stock package. Be very careful what you do with your root. At this point, there is no way to recover even from a soft brick. (unless you know exactly what caused the soft brick and can correct it using adb)"
For those who do not know how to format an SD card on Windows (thanks to jee'sgalaxy):
Insert the micro SD into the computer (may have to use a reader or a micro SD adapter).
Go to "My Computer".
Right click on your SD card that showed up.
Click Format.
Choose exFAT as the format.
Click "OK".
Stopping AT&T Auto Software Update
Since AT&T just rolled out the new update (4.3), I add this short guide on how to stop it before it becomes late! Note that these steps require root, so you should follow the rooting steps first.
Download and install "App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE" from Play Store.
Open the app and go to settings by tapping on the wrench icon at the top right of the screen.
Uncheck the "Hide system services" option.
Go back to the app and select "AT&T Software update".
Tap on the lock icon on the top right of the screen.
It may ask you to enable the USB debugging.
Feel safe from AT&T's new attack
How to get MK2 without losing root
I have tested this approach and it worked for myself. You should consider the risk of losing the root access and follow these steps on your on risk:
Root your MF3 phone using the approach described earlier in this post.
Stop AT&T from pushing the update as described above.
Install Super SU Pro. Note that this is not a free app and it is an add-on for Super SU.
Run Super SU. Go to Settings and check the "Survival Mode". If you don't have this option, probably you don't have the Pro version.
Disable your guard against the AT&T update by enabling "AT&T Software update".
Let the device update itself and hope for the best.
Don't forget to press the THANKS button.
Credits:
***Exploit adapted for AT&T by Jortex***
***Original Guide by Open1Your1Eyes0 for Verizon Galaxy S 4***
***Original Exploit by DooMLoRD***
MF3
Can't wait to try it...
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I get permission denied. In terminal emulator I type
CD /mnt/extSdCard
./pwn
Then it says permission denied
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Billsfan99 said:
I get permission denied. In terminal emulator I type
CD /mnt/extSdCard
./pwn
Then it says permission denied
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Same here
Nick James said:
Same here
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Sorry guys. I missed one step. You should format the external SD card to exFAT. Windows supports it.
Question
Does this mean that we can flash Google Edition rom on the MF3 AT&T S4?
Or do we have to wait until more exploits are discovered?
I was rocking GE rom until I went back to the stock Samsung ROM to SIM unlock my phone.
I got screwed by the OTA MF3 and have been following this forum everyday for a new root method.
ddslee said:
Does this mean that we can flash Google Edition rom on the MF3 AT&T S4?
Or do we have to wait until more exploits are discovered?
I was rocking GE rom until I went back to the stock Samsung ROM to SIM unlock my phone.
I got screwed by the OTA MF3 and have been following this forum everyday for a new root method.
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This only allows you to root your device. No method to use custom ROM has been found yet.
So my phone WAS rooted, stock ROM.
I installed the OTA update on accident.
Ran the new exploit
Installed SuperSU
It asked me if I wanted to update the binary, I told it "Continue" and it comes back with "failed"
I suspect this is because of my previous root?
Nick James said:
So my phone WAS rooted, stock ROM.
I installed the OTA update on accident.
Ran the new exploit
Installed SuperSU
It asked me if I wanted to update the binary, I told it "Continue" and it comes back with "failed"
I suspect this is because of my previous root?
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No need to install anything yourself. Uninstall everything and run SuperSU. Let it update itself. If that doesn't work, a reboot may help.
Also try to make sure that you have root.
jortex said:
No need to install anything yourself. Uninstall everything and run SuperSU. Let it update itself. If that doesn't work, a reboot may help.
Also try to make sure that you have root.
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I never had SuperSU installed though.
You're talking about this, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
Right?
Nick James said:
I never had SuperSU installed though.
You're talking about this, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
Right?
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Yes. It is being installed by the script.sh. You just need to update it. That's it.
jortex said:
Yes. It is being installed by the script.sh. You just need to update it. That's it.
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I'm not following you. What do you mean I just need to update it? The script never installed it. I had t download it from the market and once I did that it asked me, upon opening it for the first time, "The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?" and when I hit Continue it then says "If you have a custome recovery like TWRP or CWM, that can be used to (try to) install the SU binary. this is recommended for HTC devices. How would you like to install the SU binary? Normal or TWRP/CWM
I've tried both options with no luck.
When I run the exploit, it also says my device isnt supported but stays it obtained root?
Nick James said:
When I run the exploit, it also says my device isnt supported but stays it obtained root?
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Mine said the same thing. I just kept going and typed the ./script.sh and thats it.
Nick James said:
When I run the exploit, it also says my device isnt supported but stays it obtained root?
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That's fine. It tries several exploits. The first one does not apply to your device (SG4), but the last one does.
UPDATE: You already "obtained root". Look at the prompt which is changed from $ to #. As wahbob suggested, continue running script.sh. This file installs SuperSU for you. Then you can run it without explicitly getting it from Play Store.
jortex said:
This only allows you to root your device. No method to use custom ROM have been found yet.
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Ahhh Thanks for the root though!
Thanks! Just tried it and I have Root again
thanks for this
Sorry for the noob question but when I run the cd/mnt/extsdcard command I get a "not found". Does anybody know what I'm doing wrong?
I took the update because I boot looped my phone trying to upgrade to a rooted stock version of Kit Kat.
After going to stock I lost root and of course custom recovery. As many have noticed, there is no viable tether app that works with Kit Kat on this device. In doing a search it appears that this is the case with many devices that have gotten Kit Kat.
So I did a search and through several different threads I believe I have found the workaround.
I am new to doing "How-To's" so please forgive me if this is not as professional as others. I am not a developer but have some knowledge of working with various facets of Android. So, here goes:
1. Go to settings--> Tethering and networks ---> Mobile networks --> Access point names
2. Under Access point names, you should have T-Mobile LTE
3. Click menu ---> New APN
4. Name --> Whatever you want
5. APN ---> should say "Not Set" change to "Fast.T-Mobile.com"
6. APN Type--> type "default,supl,mms,dun"
7. APN Protocol --> Be sure it says "IPv4"
8. Menu--> Click save
9. Change APN to the newly created Access Point
10. Download : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi
11. Download the PC app (if needed)
12. (Optional) Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi.key
Follow instructions on setting up FoxFi which I will not cover here.
I am using this now to type this thread. It is a little buggy but I think that is FoxFi not necessarily this method of tether. I have to at times disable/re-enable the PC app if I lose connection.
I hope this helps folks out there.
What is the problem with the mobile hotspot that comes with stock kitkat? D801 tmo.
stormannorman said:
What is the problem with the mobile hotspot that comes with stock kitkat? D801 tmo.
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Nothing wrong, works perfectly fine. This is an alternative means through a different app providing a means to tether without utilizing a set amount of data provided by carrier.
Are speeds with FoxFi comparable to stock tethering?
adampdx said:
Are speeds with FoxFi comparable to stock tethering?
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Yes, speeds are comparable. Only issue, and I believe this is with PDANet/FoxFi is you at times have to reset the connection on the computer. I am running Windows 7 BTW
Wait, is it not easier way to do this:
(if you have root)
1. download SQlite editor app from G.Play (pay for it few bucks)
2. search for com.android.providers.settings and open it
3. open "settings.db" then "global" and under "tether_dun_required" change 1 to 0,
save and turn on tethering without any limits.... Just after reboot you need to set 1 to 0 again to make it work...
I saw it somewhere around and that worked for me!
(Didn't have to change or create new APN.
(This is possible solution for NON-T-mobile users of D801 model, because I'm one..)
That is if you have root. As stated in the OP this is a workaround for those that have lost root via 4.4.2.
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Ivanprskalo said:
Wait, is it not easier way to do this:
(if you have root)
1. download SQlite editor app from G.Play (pay for it few bucks)
2. search for com.android.providers.settings and open it
3. open "settings.db" then "global" and under "tether_dun_required" change 1 to 0,
save and turn on tethering without any limits.... Just after reboot you need to set 1 to 0 again to make it work...
I saw it somewhere around and that worked for me!
(Didn't have to change or create new APN.
(This is possible solution for NON-T-mobile users of D801 model, because I'm one..)
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Will this affect the system tether app as well?
adampdx said:
Will this affect the system tether app as well?
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This solution IS for system tethering.
If you have rooted device, system tethering works like a charm with this.
Also, this works even if you are not T-mobile user, meaning, you SIM unlock device and you can tether with any SIM on any network in the world...
I guess those guys who updated OTA to 4.4.2 will have to wait root for D801. I saw there is a way to flash KitKat in recovery and immediately superuser.zip after that...
I'll personally go for that way.
Doesn't seem to work for me. Tried using my tablet connected to foxfi hotspot and got the usual T-Mobile error notice that hotspot isn't enabled when I opened the browser.
You can also setup a vpn to connect to and it won't redirect you to the upsell page if you get that issue
Ivanprskalo said:
Wait, is it not easier way to do this:
(if you have root)
1. download SQlite editor app from G.Play (pay for it few bucks)
2. search for com.android.providers.settings and open it
3. open "settings.db" then "global" and under "tether_dun_required" change 1 to 0,
save and turn on tethering without any limits.... Just after reboot you need to set 1 to 0 again to make it work...
I saw it somewhere around and that worked for me!
(Didn't have to change or create new APN.
(This is possible solution for NON-T-mobile users of D801 model, because I'm one..)
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If this works, you have fixed the only issue that would desire me to install a custom rom
Edit: seems to be working so far, spent half an hour on the tablet and the tmobile app shows no increase in the hotspot data usage
Ok. Let me try and clarify. The step by step in the OP can be used on any ROM but is specifically useful for those like me that took the update to 4.4.2 and lost root.
When using FoxFi app it is recommended that you use USB tether mode. Also you need to hide your activity but I'm not going to cover that. I Will leave that to others.
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TheFuzz said:
Ok. Let me try and clarify. The step by step in the OP can be used on any ROM but is specifically useful for those like me that took the update to 4.4.2 and lost root.
When using FoxFi app it is recommended that you use USB tether mode. Also you need to hide your activity but I'm not going to cover that. I Will leave that to others.
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Then one thing is left to be clarified:
Do I need to use that T-mobile APN? Because that won't work for me or every other user that haven't T-mobile SIM card, obviously...
So, do you think that is safe to assume that method from OP will work for me if I use my regular APN?
I can't speak to other carriers directly. But, the simplest way to tell; if you use the app and it does not "trip" your carrier hotspot app then you should be good.
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Neither of these methods worked for me. FoxFi kept telling me that I didn't have an internet connection and editing my com.android.providers.settings database kept reverting to "1" after a reboot. After the latter method, I temporarily lost the functionality of my home button and root went away. I thought I was going to have to flash back to 4.2.2 for second. Thankfully after a few reboots and a restored file all was good.
Edit: OK, I finally got FoxFi working. I guess I didn't read the directions completely. But this didn't stop my tethering data usage from going up.
Make sure you have the settings in FoxFi set to hide internet usage. If you need my settings for that, let me know.
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I have actually tried both methods and get them to work.
Now, I'm on 4.4.2 stock, I didn't took the OTA update - instead I've flashed that 1.4GB KK update trough TWRP, and then superuser.zip. It wasn't easy, especially because I didn't have TWRP installed at all and OTA was downloaded (kinda without my permission, in background, and then I got that notification....)
So, now, I'm on KK stock, rooted, but I'm not sure if I got recovery... and guess what, I don't care...
Both tethering methods work for me, bud since is easier I use system tether.
What I'm trying to say is: Don't take OTA guys if you have root, flash trough recovery your KK and you will keep root, you can tether, you keep your data and apps... It isn't the easiest way but it is the one with most satisfying result..
TheFuzz said:
Make sure you have the settings in FoxFi set to hide internet usage. If you need my settings for that, let me know.
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OK, read between the lines a bit and got took the steps I believe you're referring to. However, still no luck with tethering data. Would you mind sharing your settings for FoxFi?
adampdx said:
OK, read between the lines a bit and got took the steps I believe you're referring to. However, still no luck with tethering data. Would you mind sharing your settings for FoxFi?
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On your desktop, click on the PDANet icon in the task tray. Click settings, Hide Tether usage, Level 1
That's it. Should work. Again, you may have to disconnect/reconnect from time to time via the tray icon.
adampdx said:
Neither of these methods worked for me. FoxFi kept telling me that I didn't have an internet connection and editing my com.android.providers.settings database kept reverting to "1" after a reboot. After the latter method, I temporarily lost the functionality of my home button and root went away. I thought I was going to have to flash back to 4.2.2 for second. Thankfully after a few reboots and a restored file all was good.
Edit: OK, I finally got FoxFi working. I guess I didn't read the directions completely. But this didn't stop my tethering data usage from going up.
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It was stated that this will revert after a restart.... Simple either don't restart or adjust the value after you restart
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So just to verify. For rooted folks the sqlite method works? I can't get my connected device to access the net but I am also in a T-Mobile black hole for the next two weeks with only edge when I am lucky
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