[Q] Settings.db locked in Lollipop AT&T D850 - AT&T LG G3

I finally updated to Lollipop after the root method was released recently. However, I am not able to edit the settings.db file in SQLLite Editor to allow wifi tethering. I keep getting "Database locked" error. So I decided to copy the file to Windows and update it with SQLLiteBrowser. After changing the tether entitlement values and copying the file back, I keep getting into boot loop (stuck on AT&T logo), even though I set permissions in Root Explorer.
Has anyone been successful in editing settings.db in Lollipop, or figured out another way to allow wifi tethering?
Thanks!

p0k3y said:
I finally updated to Lollipop after the root method was released recently. However, I am not able to edit the settings.db file in SQLLite Editor to allow wifi tethering. I keep getting "Database locked" error. So I decided to copy the file to Windows and update it with SQLLiteBrowser. After changing the tether entitlement values and copying the file back, I keep getting into boot loop (stuck on AT&T logo), even though I set permissions in Root Explorer.
Has anyone been successful in editing settings.db in Lollipop, or figured out another way to allow wifi tethering?
Thanks!
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Install SELinux mode changer from Play Store, and set to permissive before trying to edit the db. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en

agriff said:
Install SELinux mode changer from Play Store, and set to permissive before trying to edit the db. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrbimc.selinux&hl=en
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You the man! Works like a charm!
BTW, while impatiently waiting for the answer, I bought the Wifi Tether Router app, which also works great without hacking settings.db. So that's another alternative, although it does cost $2.50.

Did you happen to find a way to get around the bootloop stuck on the AT&T logo, or did you have to reflash your whole phone?

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[HOWTO] Root/Fix wifi Avail Z990 No ABD

It's actually super-super easy to root.
You have to make sure you:
Have access to the sdcard, either through ADB or a adapter to your computer.
If phone is locked, use an AT&T sim. If unlocked, and using another carriers sim, must have APN info
Have data working on the phone, either wifi or from the carrier. You also must have a Google account to download/install 2 programs from Play Store
Now, I use T-Mobile, and my data speed here is GPRS..Yep, not even dialup speeds. During the unlock process I was following, my wifi mac address got screwy (If, when trying to enable wifi, it keeps shutting off, you may have same issue)
But, I'll also show how to fix that, too.
The following HOWTO does NOT require ADB, but it can make life easier for you. I always enable it at first boot.
The sections in Green are for everybody
The sections in Blue are if, like me, you have no wifi
** This WILL work for the AT&T Avail ZTE-Z990 (MIGHT work for the Z990g Merit. I don't have one, so proceed at your own risk ). It may work on your phone. It may not.
** If you follow this, and you 'brick your phone', start World War III, or your hair falls out, IT'S YOUR PROBLEM, NOT MINE.
Hit the dialer on your phone. Dial *983*7668# (DO NOT PRESS THE GREEN SEND BUTTON)
After the little text saying something about root, go to the Google Play Store, and search for "Superuser". The first on the list you want to install
After Superuser installs, start it, and go to the FAR LEFT, and find where it says "Tap here" for updating. Let it update. If it doesn't, reboot the phone, try again
If you get an error about the * code, you may have a newer update from your carrier installed. Google search for "TCard z990", and reflash for the older rom. The *code will work then.
You got root, Really, It's THAT easy
Now for 'goofy wifi'
After Superuser is up and running, get "Absolute System Root Tools" from the Play Store, and install it.
When you run the program, it should have a dialog from Superuser to allow access. If not, reboot, try again
At the top of ASRT, tap "File Browser", navigate to "/system/etc"
Find the file 'nv_4319.txt', and tap it.
Scroll down to two lines that have "macaddr" in them. One has a '#' infront of it. Swap the '#' from the front of that line to the front of the other 'macaddr'
Press Menu button, and save. Back out of ASRT, and go to the wifi settings. Turn your wifi off, then back on. You should be able to connect to wifi now.
That's about it.
Now if we can just get some headway with a Cyanogen ROM for this thing....
i just rooted and then modified the nv_4319.txt file. i did install superuser but i dont think is needed, no permission was asked. instead of ASRT, any root file explorer with built-in text editor will work. i used root explorer.
el_venga said:
i just rooted and then modified the nv_4319.txt file. i did install superuser but i dont think is needed, no permission was asked. instead of ASRT, any root file explorer with built-in text editor will work. i used root explorer.
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Better install SuperUser
Why? Because, if you don't, EVERYTHING has su access ALL THE TIME. The Superuser app limits this.
nv-4319 edited but still nothing
i tried your method and edited the file successfully but my wifi still stays white and when i attempt to turn it on it simply flashes and returns to the same error message. i rooted my device successfully several months ago and wifi worked fine until i used the trev e mod tethering app which worked well once, however neither wifi or tethering have worked since. any other suggestions are welcome, and thanks in advance.

[GUIDE] HOW TO Enable Wi-Fi Tether on stock Kit Kat 4.4.2

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.
Sent from my LG-D801 using xda app-developers app
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.
Sent from my LG-D801 using xda app-developers app
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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.
Sent from my LG-D801 using xda app-developers app
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.
Sent from my LG-D801 using xda app-developers app
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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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[Q] How to enable Hotspot in LG G2 D80030F

I just updated my LG G2 to lollipop 5.0.2 and rooted it. Now again my hotspot is not enabling. Earlier I did it using SQlite editor method.
Now what to do...???
Note: Solved this Issue already.
Use This Method+My method.
Settings.db will not open in SQLITE EDITOR directly so move the file from root to sdcard and then edit as per guide. Then again place in the same place and restarted instantly. And Done...
Steps:
>Exact File Location is "\data\data\com.android.prodivers.settings\database\settings.db"
>Cut and paste the file it in anywhere in "\SDCARD" using ES File Explorer after enabling root access from tools in ES.
>Edit using SQLite Editer at new location
>Again Place the file back to it's exact location.
>Restart
Use LG One Click Root for Rooting Lollipop.
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You enable it in settings, but the method you're referring to doesn't function on LG based ROMs. It won't even stick on Cloudy or Optimus ROMs. Use a vanilla ROM like Vanir, AICP, etc..not LG.
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Ace42 said:
You enable it in settings, but the method you're referring to doesn't function on LG based ROMs. It won't even stick on Cloudy or Optimus ROMs. Use a vanilla ROM like Vanir, AICP, etc..not LG.
Sent From Capsule Corp.
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I did it in morning, it worked. then I upgraded it to D80030F. and same method isn't working anymore
I used this method
Which ROM is the best for LG G2 D800...???
having latest stable version of android...?
I have d800 and have updated to lollipop and with sql editor and cannot access or edit the databases necessary to change the tethering settings to enable them.
slick97477 said:
I have d800 and have updated to lollipop and with sql editor and cannot access or edit the databases necessary to change the tethering settings to enable them.
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Solved this Issue already. Using This Method. File wasn't opening directly so I moved the file from root to sdcard and then edited as per guide. Then again placed in the same place and restarted instantly. And Done...
File Location is "\data\data\com.android.prodivers.settings\database\settings.db"
devanshdave said:
I did it in morning, it worked. then I upgraded it to D80030F. and same method isn't working anymore
I used this method
Which ROM is the best for LG G2 D800...???
having latest stable version of android...?
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This sqlite method is actually to stop the phone from reporting the correct amount of data used over tether, it sort of fakes the usage as coming from the phone.
Im not sure what happened followed those instructions to the tee and now it will not boot past the att logo.....
Never mind.Problem solved.
slick97477 said:
Im not sure what happened followed those instructions to the tee and now it will not boot past the att logo.....
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you are right had to do a factory reset I didn't too much just went by that option, just try something else if you don't want to loose your data!
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slick97477 said:
Im not sure what happened followed those instructions to the tee and now it will not boot past the att logo.....
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Just worked it out instead of "moving" do a ""copy"" to sdcard and then overwrite it back to com.android.prodivers.settings! It worked! I knew that cut and paste would bring some kind of problem!. Remember before doing all this, first you gotta hit the "mobile hotspot" unless the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" won't appear in sqlite_editor just a little reminder couse it happened to me!
I did end up reflashing back to 20c, set everything in the database's for tethering and some other stuff i wanted. Did the ota update all the way to Lollipop and all the settings in the database stayed. My tethering works in lollipop without having to do anymore editing. the original changes stayed. So this could be another workaround possibly or i just got lucky....
slick97477 said:
I did end up reflashing back to 20c, set everything in the database's for tethering and some other stuff i wanted. Did the ota update all the way to Lollipop and all the settings in the database stayed. My tethering works in lollipop without having to do anymore editing. the original changes stayed. So this could be another workaround possibly or i just got lucky....
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I would say Just got lucky couse I was in 20c rooted and couldn't get the update, had to go back to stock and then install, is have to do that every single time when I want a new update! At&t is one of those strict carriers!

Enable Wifi Hotspot for verizon unlimited data users - root needed

I just wanted to share this with any verizon unlimited users looking for a solution to wireless tethering with the V20. This needs root.
1.) Download modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk. This is from the LG G4 post http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
2.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvision.apk' to 'HotspotProvision.apk.bak' (I used root explorer)
3.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/oat/arm64/HotspotProvision.odex' to 'HotspotProvision.odex.bak'
4.) Copy the modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk and place it into /system/app/HotspotProvision/
5.) Check that the permissions on '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk' is 0644
6.) Reboot phone. Enjoy native hotspot
Wi-Fi tether router in the app store works perfect. I can't remember how much it is because I bought it a long time ago.
Your way is much better, free, and easy to do.
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That darn rooting thing! Just giving it a little while longer before I go that route, letting things settle in now that the VZW variant has success. I've got this thread and file saved for that day tho! Thanks for the info.
Just wanted to share because I spent the day looking for a solution. I had been using foxfi on the note7, but foxfi wifi tethering doesn't work in the v20 nougat. I tried a bunch of alternative apps but none let me get past the subscription check. This mod has been working great, though the rooting processes is still pretty rough.
ACalcutt said:
I just wanted to share this with any verizon unlimited users looking for a solution to wireless tethering with the V20. This needs root.
1.) Download modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk. This is from the LG G4 post http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
2.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvision.apk' to 'HotspotProvision.apk.bak' (I used root explorer)
3.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/oat/arm64/HotspotProvision.odex' to 'HotspotProvision.odex.bak'
4.) Copy the modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk and place it into /system/app/HotspotProvision/
5.) Check that the permissions on '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk' is 0644
6.) Reboot phone. Enjoy native hotspot
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I don't have the file mentioned in step 3. So do i just skip that dtep?
ACalcutt said:
I just wanted to share this with any verizon unlimited users looking for a solution to wireless tethering with the V20. This needs root.
1.) Download modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk. This is from the LG G4 post http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
2.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvision.apk' to 'HotspotProvision.apk.bak' (I used root explorer)
3.) Rename '/system/app/HotspotProvision/oat/arm64/HotspotProvision.odex' to 'HotspotProvision.odex.bak'
4.) Copy the modified HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk and place it into /system/app/HotspotProvision/
5.) Check that the permissions on '/system/app/HotspotProvision/HotspotProvisionVZWG4.apk' is 0644
6.) Reboot phone. Enjoy native hotspot
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I don't get step 5. I don't see anywhere to find 0644
Edit: rebooted and tested and it works. Thanks for this
Just because I had to Google it myself:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/set-0644-permissions-from-es-file-explorer/
Shows how the permissions tree looks for '0644' permission. Explanation here:
https://www.quora.com/Android-opera...es-some-files-need-these-types-of-permissions
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And to follow up, not sure if it's just me... but I also did not have the file listed in Step 3. I am able to start the hotspot but any time I try to go to Set Up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID or password, it force closes. I miss my PDA Net days lol
PDAnet still works with the v20 but not via wifi. Works with usb cable which I have used and Bluetooth which I have not yet tried. Been using it for years.
NO ROOT NEEDED : )
That is true, but I can't very easily tether my phone to my cheapo smart-TV with a cable
For what it's worth, the deodexed 996 stock ROM :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/us996-100-stock-deodexd-rom-t3520131
has the hotspot built in, working flawless, with editing SSID possible just fine. I'm sure his other ROM's might also, but I'm on that one and everything worked right away. Was the first thing I tested as soon as I flashed it lol.
CharlzO_2000 said:
Just because I had to Google it myself:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/set-0644-permissions-from-es-file-explorer/
Shows how the permissions tree looks for '0644' permission. Explanation here:
https://www.quora.com/Android-opera...es-some-files-need-these-types-of-permissions
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And to follow up, not sure if it's just me... but I also did not have the file listed in Step 3. I am able to start the hotspot but any time I try to go to Set Up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID or password, it force closes. I miss my PDA Net days lol
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I have the exact same issue. You ever resolve it?
sic4672 said:
I have the exact same issue. You ever resolve it?
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I ended up using the Stock 996 unmodded ROM, which has all the tweaks (RootSwitch) and stuff enabled out of the box, and the hotspot works perfectly on that one. Yes, it's not a "Verizon" ROM, but the only issue I've had at all, is that the My Verizon app doesn't work, nor the Visual Voice Mail. I do miss the functionality of both, but for me the hotspot is more important, and I can always check the others manually in a browser or dialing into the VM anyway.
This works fine on my rooted Verizon LG V20. I had the files listed, where they were supposed to be. I also used ES File Explorer to change the permissions to 0644. By default, this file is read-write-execute for everyone. 0644 is much more limited permissions - no one can execute, and only the owner can write to it. See the ES File Explorer link above from CharlzO_2000 that shows you how to set the permissions with ES File Explorer.
I tested the hotspot for a few minutes...worked fine. No carrier nag and good connection to it from an iPad. Thanks, OP, and thanks, CharlzO_2000 for the 0644 links.
Stumped...
So last night I was able to root my v20 (verizon) and it was quite hairy especially when it was vibrating like crazy.... So got over that hump and now I'm stumped at these hotspot activation steps. Could you guys help a brotha out? So renamed the files just fine, but did not understand the section about permissions. None of my root browsers were about to change permissions to 0644, but not sure if its needed. So when I try to fire up the hotspot from the system settings it automatically shuts off and says "activity does not exist on this device". What am I missing?
sphui5 said:
So last night I was able to root my v20 (verizon) and it was quite hairy especially when it was vibrating like crazy.... So got over that hump and now I'm stumped at these hotspot activation steps. Could you guys help a brotha out? So renamed the files just fine, but did not understand the section about permissions. None of my root browsers were about to change permissions to 0644, but not sure if its needed. So when I try to fire up the hotspot from the system settings it automatically shuts off and says "activity does not exist on this device". What am I missing?
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I use solid explorer you'll want to go into properties to change permissions.
I didn't like that ES File Explored made me install some shopping app before I could get to the hidden system files. Pretty crappy on their part...
Everything works exactly as the OP explained. If you're having trouble with the permissions in ES File Explorer, long press on the new apk file to select it, pick "more" in the bottom right, then select properties. You'll see permissions listed there and you need to pick "change" and change the boxes so that you get "rw- r- r-" (Owner = RW, Group = R, Global = R). Back out, reboot, and you'll be golden.
ArmOfAtlas said:
I didn't like that ES File Explored made me install some shopping app before I could get to the hidden system files. Pretty crappy on their part...
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ES has gone downhill over the past year or two. I still have an older version backed up to avoid their bloat. The send over lan feature doesn't work with nougat though.
If you are fed up with ES, give FX explorer a try. I've found it to be a decent replacement without all the bloat.
Could this method cause the data connection to fail sporadically? While using the hotspot, my phone network stops working. It still shows 4G and it being functional, but the hotspot, my apps, nothing that uses data works. It lasts for a minute or two and then it works again. Just wondering if anyone else is having this issue...
Verizon LGV20 with 1.2 restock kernel and WETA.
If anyone would like to suggest a different kernel or ROM, I'm open.
dtoye said:
I use solid explorer you'll want to go into properties to change permissions.
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What do u have to do to get tethering
Try reading the thread starting at the OP.
Hotspot crashing
Hello, I followed these steps and they worked to enable the wifi hotspot but Everytime I go to try to change the name and password the hotspot crashes.
Anyone have any idea if the hotspot name can be changed manually by editing the buidprop or something else?
Thanks

Question Unable to edit build.prop (net.tethering.noprovisioning)

I've looked into the forums and haven't seen anyone ask about this, but ever since a update in January (I think) I've been unable to use my hotspot. I'm on an unlocked rooted phone with verizon as my serivce provider.
Normally I would just edit the build.prop, but lately I've been having issues since MagiskHide Props is a dead module. Does it still work for anyone else?
Am I missing a new feature?
I'm not that verse with how MagiskHide works, so I'll ask is there a way of changing / editing build.prop like the days of old?
rknee said:
I've looked into the forums and haven't seen anyone ask about this, but ever since a update in January (I think) I've been unable to use my hotspot. I'm on an unlocked rooted phone with verizon as my serivce provider.
Normally I would just edit the build.prop, but lately I've been having issues since MagiskHide Props is a dead module. Does it still work for anyone else?
Am I missing a new feature?
I'm not that verse with how MagiskHide works, so I'll ask is there a way of changing / editing build.prop like the days of old?
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I had a similar issue on the Pixel 5. You should be able to turn the hotspot on while connected to WiFi. Turn Wifi off while leaving the hotspot on and see if it stays on. You shouldn't need to edit anything in the build.prop to get hotspot to work, but there does seem to be an elusive authentication issue.
V0latyle said:
I had a similar issue on the Pixel 5. You should be able to turn the hotspot on while connected to WiFi. Turn Wifi off while leaving the hotspot on and see if it stays on. You shouldn't need to edit anything in the build.prop to get hotspot to work, but there does seem to be an elusive authentication issue.
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Gave it a try, but my hotspot immediately turns off as soon as I turn off wifi.
If I can figure out why the props command doesn't take. I've read some posts about people talking about "Settings version mismatch" when using props. I'll have to take a look at that thread and see if there are any new answers.
Thanks for the reply
rknee said:
is there a way of changing / editing build.prop like the days of old?
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I haven't used this so can't comment on how well it works, but maybe it's something that will help your situation.
GitHub - HuskyDG/magic_overlayfs: Make system partition become read-write (it is also possible without Magisk)
Make system partition become read-write (it is also possible without Magisk) - GitHub - HuskyDG/magic_overlayfs: Make system partition become read-write (it is also possible without Magisk)
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Lughnasadh said:
I haven't used this so can't comment on how well it works, but maybe it's something that will help your situation.
GitHub - HuskyDG/magic_overlayfs: Make system partition become read-write (it is also possible without Magisk)
Make system partition become read-write (it is also possible without Magisk) - GitHub - HuskyDG/magic_overlayfs: Make system partition become read-write (it is also possible without Magisk)
github.com
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thanks for the resource, I'll take a look, as I'd like to learn more in depth of the inner workings.
I've found the issue, MagiskHide still works but for whatever reason the directory that I get started on when opening a terminal app is incorrect, so all that was needed was changing the directory ( /system/bin/ )
Thanks to anyone who took the time to look at this post, but my problem is now resolved
Great a file (no extension) in /data/adb/post-fs-data and put
resetprop prop value
So, "resetprop net.tethering.noprovisioning insert-value"
And reboot. Be sure to give 744 permission

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