Database Info

[HOW TO] Tether Blocking Fix

Ok here is an easy Step-By-Step. You will need to buy and download SQLite Editor from the play store ($2.99). I have tried a few different free editors and could not get any of them to work. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor&hl=en
I did not come up with this fix, I'm just detailing how to do it, with images. If anyone knows who is responsible for finding this fix, please let me know and I will add they're name here for credit.
Same always, I am not responsible for boot loops, bricking, overheating, tornados, flash floods, alien attacks, or angry girlfriends. Use at your own risk.
Step 1: Open the SQLite Editor app (approve root privileges) and navigate to "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/" and then click on the "settings.db" file
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 2: Click on "Global"
Step 3: Click on the + icon in the upper left corner
Step 4: Leave the _id field on (auto). In the Name field type "tether_dun_required". In the Value field type "0" (the number zero). Click SAVE.
Now just back out of the SQLite Editor app and then reboot your phone!
Perhaps someone could sticky this for easy finding?

Nice, but you don't identify what the problem is and how this fixes that problem. What is tether blocking? Is this something that the carrier imposes to restrict tethering?

Yeah, what is this supposed to fix?
Does it mask tethering data?

Does this somehow hide tethering from the carrier?

On the nexus 5 alot of people on T-Mobile (sprint too I'm told) have trouble with the Wifi Tethering, either it doesn't work at all or it redirects you to the Up Sell Website to buy a tethering plan. From what I've read, Android flags all tethering data so that carriers can know you are trying to tether. This bypasses that issue and allows tethering to work. As I said though I did not come up with this fix myself, so maybe the person who did can enlighten us all a little better as to exactly what this fix does. All I know is that I could not get Wifi Tethering to work before I did this fix.
I do not know for sure that it masks tethering data, but I would assume it does since people were getting the upsell website before applying this fix, and then after this fix tethering works fine...
edit: I'm on the T-Mobile $30 a month plan (100 anytime minutes, unlimited Texting and unlimited Data)

After searching around on Google I found this information regarding the TETHER_DUN_REQUIRED string. http://www.androidjavadoc.com/2.3/android/provider/Settings.Secure.html
static String TETHER_DUN_REQUIRED
Used to require DUN APN on the device or not - defaults to a build config value which defaults to false
So it would appear that there is a special APN that your get routed through when trying to tether. Setting Tether_Dun_Required to 0 bypasses that APN and uses the normal data APN for your carrier just as if you were surfing the web (or whatever) from your phone.

bluegizmo83 said:
On the nexus 5 alot of people on T-Mobile (sprint too I'm told) have trouble with the Wifi Tethering, either it doesn't work at all or it redirects you to the Up Sell Website to buy a tethering plan. From what I've read, Android flags all tethering data so that carriers can know you are trying to tether. This bypasses that issue and allows tethering to work. As I said though I did not come up with this fix myself, so maybe the person who did can enlighten us all a little better as to exactly what this fix does. All I know is that I could not get Wifi Tethering to work before I did this fix.
I do not know for sure that it masks tethering data, but I would assume it does since people were getting the upsell website before applying this fix, and then after this fix tethering works fine...
edit: I'm on the T-Mobile $30 a month plan (100 anytime minutes, unlimited Texting and unlimited Data)
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Add AT&T to the carriers it works on, so I'm told by a "friend".

or you can use this free sql app to do the editing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuecs.sqlitemanager&hl=en
worked for me

Well, I just tried this and it didn't work for me. I'm using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2 and I still get 'Error' when I try to turn on wifi hotspot. It's not a problem with my carrier as I have used it on earlier version of Android on the same phone and same network.
Edit. I've just realised this is Nexus 5 forum not Nexus 4 but it's still interesting.

Credit goes to yakman66.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203243
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Nicknoxx said:
Well, I just tried this and it didn't work for me. I'm using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2 and I still get 'Error' when I try to turn on wifi hotspot. It's not a problem with my carrier as I have used it on earlier version of Android on the same phone and same network.
Edit. I've just realised this is Nexus 5 forum not Nexus 4 but it's still interesting.
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It will work. You need to edit APN. check out the link above
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@bluegizmo83 Someone being a D*** for you posting this in 3 2 1....
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You were right! Thanks.
I re-edited settings.db, re-edited my APN to IPv4 (I had to do it twice to get the value to 'stick') and re-booted and WiFi hotspot now works on my Nexus 4
Cheers
UPDATE: It didn't work the first time because I hadn't changed the ownership of settings.db back to system after editing it.

just an FYI https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htsoft.sqleditor&hl=en works just fine and it is free

I've tried installing SQLite Editor a few times now and it FC's every time I open it. Are others having success with the app on the N5/4.4.2?

You could do this via command line without an app, as long as you have the sqlite3 binary:
Code:
su
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
UPDATE settings.global SET tether_dun_required=0;
Note: will only work if column already exists...

Thank You
This was very clear and easy to follow. I can now tether on T-Mobile with my Nexus 5, thanks!

I currently own an AT&T Galaxy S4 Active and planning to buy a Nexus 5.
I've always thought that the Nexus 5, IF purchased directly from Google, will NOT have any carrier specific restriction apps, including tethering. But it seems that this applies to even Nexus 5 bought from Google?
FYI, my AT&T Galaxy S4 Active is using stock ROM but I have no restriction on tethering, even though I did not sign-up for data tethering.

lanwarrior said:
I currently own an AT&T Galaxy S4 Active and planning to buy a Nexus 5.
I've always thought that the Nexus 5, IF purchased directly from Google, will NOT have any carrier specific restriction apps, including tethering. But it seems that this applies to even Nexus 5 bought from Google?
FYI, my AT&T Galaxy S4 Active is using stock ROM but I have no restriction on tethering, even though I did not sign-up for data tethering.
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Tethering is a carrier issue. It doesn't depend on the phone.

jd1639 said:
Tethering is a carrier issue. It doesn't depend on the phone.
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Yeah, I am surprised T-Mobile actually is actively pursuing this.
On my AT&T S4 Active, I didn't implement the solution provided by OP but AT&T never give me any grief, given that I've been tethering for a long time.

I just got a Nexus 5 (4.4.2) from Google (not T-Mobile) and coupled this with my T-Mobile SIM (I have Simple Plan - NOT $30 plan), I did a tethering test. Started tethering on my N5, connect my MacBook Air and...voila... it works.
I don't have to do the SQL editing per OP. Is this because I have a Simple Plan? Thought I have no issue with tethering, just wondering...

lanwarrior said:
I just got a Nexus 5 (4.4.2) from Google (not T-Mobile) and coupled this with my T-Mobile SIM (I have Simple Plan - NOT $30 plan), I did a tethering test. Started tethering on my N5, connect my MacBook Air and...voila... it works.
I don't have to do the SQL editing per OP. Is this because I have a Simple Plan? Thought I have no issue with tethering, just wondering...
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That's because T-Mobile gives out 2.5gb for free
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Wifi popup won't go away

So I recently factory reset my droid maxx, and the popup that tells me wifi is available nearby when I open an app won't stop. I have the latest software, stock. When I click on wifi there is no option to check "notify me when opening apps when wifi is available. I have network notifications off, and wifi notifications off. But when i open apps and i'm around any wifi it still asks me to connect to wifi.

th3drow said:
So I recently factory reset my droid maxx, and the popup that tells me wifi is available nearby when I open an app won't stop. I have the latest software, stock. When I click on wifi there is no option to check "notify me when opening apps when wifi is available. I have network notifications off, and wifi notifications off. But when i open apps and i'm around any wifi it still asks me to connect to wifi.
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So you are on 23.3.23? Or what?
I am on the 1st 444. How is it otherwise? How did you get there? SamuriHL's post or normal?

I'm on 23.3.24, I dont know what you mean by samuraiHL

th3drow said:
I'm on 23.3.24, I dont know what you mean by samuraiHL
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/fxz-4-4-4-xx-maxx-ultra-t2912324

aviwdoowks said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/fxz-4-4-4-xx-maxx-ultra-t2912324
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No i didn't use that, I got it via normal ota. I had it before I factory reset also.

th3drow said:
So I recently factory reset my droid maxx, and the popup that tells me wifi is available nearby when I open an app won't stop. I have the latest software, stock. When I click on wifi there is no option to check "notify me when opening apps when wifi is available. I have network notifications off, and wifi notifications off. But when i open apps and i'm around any wifi it still asks me to connect to wifi.
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Go into Wifi settings and at the bottom, click the menu. In the Menu, click Advanced.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then uncheck the Network Notification:

th3drow said:
So I recently factory reset my droid maxx, and the popup that tells me wifi is available nearby when I open an app won't stop. I have the latest software, stock. When I click on wifi there is no option to check "notify me when opening apps when wifi is available. I have network notifications off, and wifi notifications off. But when i open apps and i'm around any wifi it still asks me to connect to wifi.
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uncheck Show Wifi Popup in the screenshot posted above

asuhoops8628 said:
uncheck Show Wifi Popup in the screenshot posted above
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That is what I need to do, unfortunately it isn't there.

th3drow said:
That is what I need to do, unfortunately it isn't there.
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Do you see a similar option if you hit menu > advanced, as specified above?

asuhoops8628 said:
Do you see a similar option if you hit menu > advanced, as specified above?
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yes I do have that, and it's unchecked but i still get the popups. The only thing those seem to change is my notification bar.

What do your pop-ups look like exactly? My suspicion is that it is another app providing them then.

th3drow said:
yes I do have that, and it's unchecked but i still get the popups. The only thing those seem to change is my notification bar.
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Restore with House of moto & SamuriHL has an option to keep data.
But try a safe boot first : power on & at the moto logo hold the volume down & keep on it all the way home.

opt05 said:
What do your pop-ups look like exactly? My suspicion is that it is another app providing them then.
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Pretty sure it's the normal popup.

th3drow said:
Pretty sure it's the normal popup.
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I am outta ideas dude, good luck

Sadly exact same situation for me. Must be a bug.

th3drow said:
So I recently factory reset my droid maxx, and the popup that tells me wifi is available nearby when I open an app won't stop. I have the latest software, stock. When I click on wifi there is no option to check "notify me when opening apps when wifi is available. I have network notifications off, and wifi notifications off. But when i open apps and i'm around any wifi it still asks me to connect to wifi.
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I had this issue, but the issue went away, after deselecting the "Network Notification" and powering down, and then powering back up the phone.
Then I had the issue that wifi would automatically be turned on, when the phone is first powered back on, after every shut down. Eventually, after I disabled a bunch of the bloatware apps (just choosing "disable" for Apps as allowed in the Settings>Apps (not using any special apps to freeze), resulted in the issue going away, but not sure what exactly solved the problem.
I hope this helps.

Native Hotspot on Stock [Rooted & Non+Rooted]

I posted this in the other general section of Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and figured I would post it here too since it is for Sprint Note 5's.
I found this in Sprint Note 4 section by @llawen, who found it in the Note 3 section and I can confirm it still works on Sprint Note 5!!
All credit goes to @idone. Not my work. Just sharing here.
You MUST BE ROOTED for this method.
Download sqlite editor from playstore (Speed Software version, which is a paid app....BUT if you know your way around that, then you're good ).
Open sqlite editor,
select files.
Then
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db/
Select carriers.
The last 2 lines (APN2LTE internet) and (APN2 EHRPD internet) you will see (default,mms), add ,dun.
It will look like this
default,mms,dun
Make changes in both lines and save, reboot, and enjoy.
Step by step Image instructions...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
FOR NON ROOTED PHONES:
First step is to get your MSL number either by calling Sprint Customer Service, or trying this method here on AndroidForums:
[GUIDE] Easy way to get MSL without calling Sprint or using CMDA Workshop
After getting your MSL number follow these steps (originally posted by @MasterTentacles in the Sprint Note 4 Section):
Go to Dialer and enter ##DATA# (##3282#)
Press "Edit" then enter your MSL.
Click on APN Settings
For both "APN2 EHRPD internet" and "APN2 LTE internet" change APN Type from "default,mms" to "default,mms,dun"
After you enter the change, hit Menu -> Save before going to the next APN.
AND THAT'S IT!!! YOU NOW HAVE HOTSPOT!!!
But be aware, if you update PRL, you will have to redo these steps....
THIS IS ONLY A GOOD WORKAROUND UNTIL A FULL NATIVE HOTSPOT IS MADE.
Enjoy!!

Anyone else have issues with a constant prompt of enabling wifi will turn off mobile hotspot, very annoying!
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easier method?
once rooted all you need to do is install Galaxy Tools
and click enable native hotspot (then reboot)
it will also show your MSL
been working for me since day 1 of root.

I had g tools but on my Edge can't find a working link any where. And when I triedto do this method then my data broke had to reactivate my phone
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ebs512 said:
Anyone else have issues with a constant prompt of enabling wifi will turn off mobile hotspot, very annoying!
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I get this also on the n920p
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...ng-after-thieves-who-bypass-tethering-limits/
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Glad I stayed with sprint
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I'm recovering from a bad motorcycle accident guys but if you need your MSL i work for sprint just PM me your number a please and thanks and i cant get it for you just gimmie some time. All donations welcome for my medical bills haha.

Is hotspot unlimited

ebs512 said:
Anyone else have issues with a constant prompt of enabling wifi will turn off mobile hotspot, very annoying!
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almony8 said:
I get this also on the n920p
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Yes this constant prompt is really annoying. Have you guys figured out a way to stop the prompt. I assume this is part of Sprint's Connection Optimizer software being enabled by default by trying to kick you onto wifi whenever its available even though I disabled the "Always allow scanning" when Wifi is off.

ericdabbs said:
Yes this constant prompt is really annoying. Have you guys figured out a way to stop the prompt. I assume this is part of Sprint's Connection Optimizer software being enabled by default by trying to kick you onto wifi whenever its available even though I disabled the "Always allow scanning" when Wifi is off.
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Root if you aren't already and flash MOAR rom
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almony8 said:
Root if you aren't already and flash MOAR rom
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No thanks. I like to keep Samsung Pay for now.

Am trying to configure my hotspot to allow 2 connection but it wont let me or dont know how ?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ot-root-flashing-t3048163/page30#post63679399

I have an issue with this. I can enable the hotspot and it does, but I cannot connect any device to internet through this device, they get stuck at obtaining IP address.
I also tried using foxfi and it is exactly the same, it even shows the MAC address of the device trying to connect, but it seems this phone never gives it an IP address.

Tried to get my msl number thru chat and got this reply..??

smallyetzon said:
Tried to get my msl number thru chat and got this reply..??
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If you don't care about Pay, trip knox and run one of the deodexed builds in android development here that have MSL already disabled and Hotspot already hacked.
FYI, once you trip knox, you will never be able to use Pay again.

smallyetzon said:
Tried to get my msl number thru chat and got this reply..??
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Or just swap ur phone to a different line on ur account and swap back... Will get email about swap and msl from Sprint.
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@imex99 @tdunham thanks some how it let me get in apn setting and add default,mms,dun and now i get free hotspot on a unrooted note 5!! I had it rooted before with wonderful MOAR but i consider OGD build has better battery life!

Is it possible to get msl with a logcat app.it, worked on my old nexus 5,I tried on note 5 and no success maybe I'm doing something wrong
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I deleted my LTE on the APN settings by accident, can someone take a screenshot of theirs for me please?
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imex99 said:
Or just swap ur phone to a different line on ur account and swap back... Will get email about swap and msl from Sprint.
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Sorry to bother you imex but do you have your msl?

WiFi Hotspot Bypass Discussion

I found a way to enable wifi Hotspot. I stumbled across a file on the root of my SD card (external) while moving some files around. I decided to try and edit this file and wifi Hotspot works even after a reboot.
Mod Edit - hiding since it doesn't work as a Wifi Hotspot hack. Also revised title to better reflect situation.
Download ES File Explorer (you could use any other file Explorer, but I used ES).
Navigate to the root of the SD card and select the file shown.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Once you tap on it to select it, another prompt come up asking what format to use to open it. I selected text file.
Then it wants an app...
Once open, mine showed "2" so I tapped the edit button to change it.
I deleted the 2 and entered "1" (why not?) lol
Then I tapped the button in the top right corner to save and got the following
After that I went into my Hotspot settings and turned it on.
Grabbed my work phone and connected
Verified on my S7
Then I went into about phone to double check that I was on the right software version (the one that doesn't allow us to edit APN settings)
Hope this works on other phones.
It survives a reboot. We could probably change permissions to read only once we confirm this works for more folks.
If this works for you, hit the like button.
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So since the update (I never tried hotspot before) I've been able to turn my hotspot on no matter what. I haven't changed any settings on my phone. Maybe they took the lock off but will charge you if you use it? Has anyone take the update and NOT been able to turn hotspot on?

After changing the config file, my APN settings are other grayed out now and can be edited.
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That's the news I need to go change it. Thanks!
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daddymikey1975 said:
After changing the config file, my APN settings are other grayed out now and can be edited.
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Hmmm, I can't find that file. Maybe I can add it? What's the file extension on it?

Kidmet said:
That's the news I need to go change it. Thanks!
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Hmmm, I can't find that file.
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Weird...mine was there. Did u allow hidden files to be shown? (I didn't need to)..
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daddymikey1975 said:
Weird...mine was there. Did u allow hidden files to be shown? (I didn't need to)..
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I did. I put a file in there with that name, put a 1 in. Still greyed out. Ugh! What's the extension on the filename?

OP, did you have that SD card in a Nexus phone before? A google search leads me to believe that's file comes from a Nexus.

Are you sure you accomplished anything here? On my S7 I've always been able to turn hotspot ON and OFF. And it allows connections, but that is only when your already connected to WiFi. As soon as you activate mobile network. The subscription msg pops up. I am using the PC5 update and the APN settings remain greyed out. I have that dun_status file and editing it appears to have no effect what so ever. The only way to get hotspot to stay on without the subscription msg is by rebooting and quickly activating hotspot before everything initializes. I'm sure this hack will be patched soon as well. I'm not sure what cfg_dun_status does. It may have something to do with hotspot but I'm not sure we're there yet.
Thanks for your efforts.

meyerweb said:
OP, did you have that SD card in a Nexus phone before? A google search leads me to believe that's file comes from a Nexus.
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I used it in an LG G4 previously, however, before I began using it on this phone, I formatted it.
Weird part is my APN settings were grayed out like everyone else's (I checked last week when I got the phone and saw what version number I was on). Now they're able to be edited.
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Kidmet said:
I did. I put a file in there with that name, put a 1 in. Still greyed out. Ugh! What's the extension on the filename?
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I'm not sure what the extension is. Es file Explorer doesn't give me an extension when I select properties.
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Need more information and file.
OP can you use your computer to upload that file or check the extention. And more photos of your apn seetings that are not greyed out. The one you uploaded doesnt prove anything. Thanks

@daddymikey1975 If you can offer us more proof, I think more people would be willing to finally update their devices if we can keep the hotspot.

If you could post the file, or PM it to me, I'l like to investigate. I can post it to Google drive or Dropbox.

OP, can you try with wifi turned off? From your screen shot, you are connected to wifi. Aren't you just doing wifi share? Please turn wifi off, connect to LTE/3G and try and see if it works.
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meyerweb said:
If you could post the file, or PM it to me, I'l like to investigate. I can post it to Google drive or Dropbox.
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Let me upload it and I'll pm you a link.
Darth Beta said:
OP can you use your computer to upload that file or check the extention. And more photos of your apn seetings that are not greyed out. The one you uploaded doesnt prove anything. Thanks
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What other APN settings would you like a Screenshot of?
I might be able to get a YouTube video of the settings if that helps.
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I do not see that file on my SDcard even with items unhidden.

OP you posted APN settings that are greyed out. if you scroll down and show APN type that is what we are looking for "default,mms,dun". Also hotspot can work on WIFI for most and it looks like you are on WIFI. Can you go to your data signal and try again. Fill us in on your success. we can hope right guys.

I don't think OP was doing 'true hotspot'. Just wifi sharing. His screen shot shows wifi connected with hotspot on.
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Darth Beta said:
OP you posted APN settings that are greyed out. if you scroll down and show APN type that is what we are looking for "default,mms,dun". Also hotspot can work on WIFI for most and it looks like you are on WIFI. Can you go to your data signal and try again. Fill us in on your success. we can hope right guys.
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Ahhhh crap!
The "type" is grayed out on mine.
(didn't notice that)
Prior to messing with that file I have on the SD card, everything was grayed out.
Back to the drawing board
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Was just looking at that file, and trying to figure out how that could do anything. Then came back here and see that it actually wasn't.
But I learned something. I didn't know that kind of WiFi sharing was possible. Not sure what the advantage is compared to just connecting directly to the same router, but it's interesting.
FWIW, I'm sending this using WiFi tethering after the Sprint update. I updated the APN settings prior to applying the update, and they're still working, at least until I get a PRL or Profile update.

[Guide] Ultimate Pokemon Go GPS Spoof Setup

Everyone knows about Pokemon GO; most will know about spoofing your GPS too.
I have spent quite a while tweaking the more generic guides available online to get a setup that is perfect for my LG G3 and think it would help to share my findings.
Requirements
Rooted Android Device (Any ROM)
Disable Service
Pokemon GO
FakeGPS (£2.99)
/system/app mover
Instructions
Open DisableService
Go to System
Search for "Location"
Select "Fused Location" & disable "FusedLocatonService"
Select "LocationServices" & disable everything inside (This might not be present on AOSP roms)
This will stop the phone jumping between your actual and spoofed location.
Install FakeGPS as a System App
Using /system/app mover, simply select FakeGPS and move it to system followed by a reboot.
Open FakeGPS
Enable "Expert Mode"
Disable "Enable auto close"
Select a location
Open Pokemon GO and see your location has changed!
Tips
Don't change your location to be very far away from your initial location, doing this may result in a softban
Don't frequently jump between many locations, find a good spot and stick to it for a bit, close the app and then chamnge location
You can emulate walking by selecting "Move around fake location" in FakeGPS, this will help eggs hatch (Currently testing this myself, when I have good figures I will post my results)
If you get a softban, leave your location where it is and try again in an hour or so (normally 1-3 hours)

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Thank you for this guide mate! But my location is always changing from real to spoofed one. I neither have 'location' nor 'LocationService' in DisableService. Any advise? Any Further nformation required?
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I work tech support and I can't play at work because the town I work in is so small. I try to make it go to a town over which is where I live which has all the gyms and my saved locations for pokestops to do XP runs but when I do that it won't let me do anything at that location. It doesn't snap me back and fourth it just doesn't work pokemon run and no pokestops work. Doesn't seem like a ban or a Softbank because once I move it closer it works fine. For example if I wanted to move to new York for the night you're saying I have to wait for an hour in that location to get it going?
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Gh3ttoKiLL4 said:
Thank you for this guide mate! But my location is always changing from real to spoofed one. I neither have 'location' nor 'LocationService' in DisableService. Any advise? Any Further nformation required?
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Go to your location settings and turn off wifi scanning and go GPS only see if that helps

Still not working it dosent show the fake location on game if i used only device gps i got on the game no gps signal found if i used wifi gpa it show me my real location

mido1122 said:
Still not working it dosent show the fake location on game if i used only device gps i got on the game no gps signal found if i used wifi gpa it show me my real location
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I know this may sound basic but have you disabled FusedLocation followed by a reboot? It won't work correctly until you reboot.

ZeKade said:
It doesn't snap me back and fourth it just doesn't work pokemon run and no pokestops work. Doesn't seem like a ban or a Softban because once I move it closer it works fine. For example if I wanted to move to new York for the night you're saying I have to wait for an hour in that location to get it going?
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Changing location appears to be proportional i.e. the further you move from your original location, the longer you may have to wait before being able to interact with the map.
For example, if I move a three miles or so, I can use pokestops straight away. If I jump cities, without closing the app fully, I may have to wait or at the very least restart the game.
This is what I would do in your situation.
Force stop Pokemon GO
Clear cache
Set locaton to wherever you wish to grind XP/items
Open the game
Let me know how it goes; send me a pm if you get stuck

Gh3ttoKiLL4 said:
Thank you for this guide mate! But my location is always changing from real to spoofed one. I neither have 'location' nor 'LocationService' in DisableService. Any advise? Any Further nformation required?
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Do you mean you don't have FusedLocation? Check again because that's an integral part of your device so should be there.

Zibbsy said:
Do you mean you don't have FusedLocation? Check again because that's an integral part of your device so should be there.
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I have FusedLocation inside these both services
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I think these two services are the only location services (searched for "location", "Standort"[German])
But there's no other service like you were describing which prevents from snapping back to my real location.

Gh3ttoKiLL4 said:
But there's no other service like you were describing which prevents from snapping back to my real location.
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Try changing accuracy to 10, update interval to 50 (in FakeGPS)
Also in location settings set it to device only

Hey can anyone help me?
I've a problem, after moving the FakeGPS app using the /system/app mover, I'm stuck in a bootloop.
"Optimizing system..." (Device: Honor 5x)

Camirlot said:
Hey can anyone help me?
I've a problem, after moving the FakeGPS app using the /system/app mover, I'm stuck in a bootloop.
"Optimizing system..." (Device: Honor 5x)
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I've never had a problem moving an app to system.
Try wiping cache/dalvik in recovery
Connect phone to usb when booting and see if you have abd access
--edit--
though you say a boot loop, how long have you actually left it to run "optimizing apps"?

Zibbsy said:
Try changing accuracy to 10, update interval to 50 (in FakeGPS)
Also in location settings set it to device only
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I have the same problem as him....when i set it to 10-50 its jumping back to my location every second and i cant even attack anyone.. i also cant find location to disable it (aosp rom tho)
I'm using sgs6

MrHellBlazer said:
I have the same problem as him....when i set it to 10-50 its jumping back to my location every second and i cant even attack anyone.. i also cant find location to disable it (aosp rom tho)
I'm using sgs6
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You'll need to find out how to disable FusedLocation on your phone. I am running pure AOSP and have FusedLocation as a service; disabling that will resolve the problem.
Take a screenshot of DisableService when searching "Location"

Zibbsy said:
You'll need to find out how to disable FusedLocation on your phone. I am running pure AOSP and have FusedLocation as a service; disabling that will resolve the problem.
Take a screenshot of DisableService when searching "Location"
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FusedLocation is the only thing i can find when i search and i have it disabled. The problem is when i search "location" ,Fused Location is the only thing showing and i have it disabled and same

Zibbsy said:
I've never had a problem moving an app to system.
Try wiping cache/dalvik in recovery
Connect phone to usb when booting and see if you have abd access
--edit--
though you say a boot loop, how long have you actually left it to run "optimizing apps"?
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I did "wiping cache/dalvik" - After that my phone booted and moved into the "Optimizing system..." thing
"though you say a boot loop, how long have you actually left it to run "optimizing apps"?" - Like a hour.
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The phone is not listed under adb devices.
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I fixed it with a factory reset, it wasn't the fault of the app mover, I don't really know why.

MrHellBlazer said:
FusedLocation is the only thing i can find when i search and i have it disabled. The problem is when i search "location" ,Fused Location is the only thing showing and i have it disabled and same
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That's the same with my AOSP rom.
Could you tell me EXACTLY what you've done and what your settings are in FakeGPS?

failed to detect location
when ever i open pokemon app i get failed to dectect location, what did i do wrong? lol

Very good guide. This is working great on my Note 4! Thanks!

Zibbsy said:
You'll need to find out how to disable FusedLocation on your phone. I am running pure AOSP and have FusedLocation as a service; disabling that will resolve the problem.
Take a screenshot of DisableService when searching "Location"
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Hey I have the same thing. I have s6 edge+ and everything works awesome but it jumps to my current location. I do have custom rom.see pictures how my stuff looks like.
When I look for location I do have only 1 item on list and is disable.