I have this really odd issue with my Z3 in that I cannot, on any network (wireless or carrier), resolve through DNS forum.xda-developers.com. I first noticed it because my XDA premium HD app couldn't connect to the forums at all. I did a bit of digging and managed to uncover that I can't connect to anything related to the forums. I CAN however connect to the main portal on www.xda-developers.com.
What I have tried:
1. Different wireless networks - no luck.
2. Other devices - all work fine on all the tried networks.
3. Carrier network (Rogers CA) - no luck, but again with other devices no problem
4. Ping and nslookup through Fing network tools - not able to resolve
5. Ping and nslookup through terminal emulator - not able to resolve
6. hosts file just has the standard localhost entry
7. Browse with Chrome just gives the standard error for unresolvable DNS
8. So far I have only seen this happen on the forums.xda-developers.com address.
I am running a Z3 (D6603) with a custom ROM per below.
Pre-rooted ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
D6603_23.4.A.0.546_Customized_US_SuperSU_XZDR2.8.2 1 thanx to @julianbl
It's an odd one for sure, so if anyone has any creative ideas for me to test out please let me know. Thanks in advance.
use titanium backup or something similar to disable/uninstall "PrototypeProtection".
It's an app that sony uses to block certain sites when the bootloader is unlocked.
Julián
Go in Root Explorer,
Mount in R/W
Go to: system/etc/hosts
Try to add a xdadevs rule,
examp:
#207.244.72.9 http://forum.xda-developers.com
then reboot your device just normal.
i hope it works,
- bram
julianbl said:
use titanium backup or something similar to disable/uninstall "PrototypeProtection".
It's an app that sony uses to block certain sites when the bootloader is unlocked.
Julián
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I should note that I have not unlocked my bootloader. I tried this and it has unfortunately had no effect. Open to other suggestions though, thanks for trying.
[EDIT] I may have spoken too soon. I tried connecting after disabling (freezing) that app and didn't have any luck. I rebooted the phone, and things are back online. I will do some further testing to get concrete and repeatable behavior documented. Thanks @julianbl
bramybram said:
If you see a rule wiht xda-developers.com in it
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Thank for the suggestion. As noted in my OP though, the hosts file is empty except for the default localhost entry.
Swaziboy said:
Thank for the suggestion. As noted in my OP though, the hosts file is empty except for the default localhost entry.
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Try to add a XDA Rule with a "#" before the rule instead?
bramybram said:
Go in Root Explorer,
Mount in R/W
Go to: system/etc/hosts
Try to add a xdadevs rule,
examp:
#207.244.72.9 http://forum.xda-developers.com
then reboot your device just normal.
i hope it works,
- bram
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Try to add a XDA Rule with a "#" before the rule instead?
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Thanks for your desire to help - given what we've found out so far this isn't a HOSTS file issue. There is no entry in the hosts file, and as such any DNS resolution for the domain should leverage DNS servers based on DHCP settings.
In my mind, adding a rule in the HOSTS file to force resolution of the domain, might work but it's not a real fix as to why this is happening.
Refer to my previous note that the suggestion to block the "PrototypeProtection" app is what has resolved the issue so far.
Thanks again though @bramybram, appreciate your willingness to help.
Hey there, I had the same issue... It is quite frustrating, I guess it's some bug in the firmware you installed (since I used the same to flash my z3)... I resolved it by flashing another firmware, I suggest you the D6603_23.4.A.0.546_Customized_NCB_SuperSU_XDR2.8.2 1 (https://mega.co.nz/#!GJQVBL6K!x8bB2HS-TbpbZTb5IamrJB_xduDMHl9j6jQyAqrJpVQ) one, it worked for me
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What it does..
The Hosts file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. This file is loaded into memory at startup, then Android checks the Hosts file before it queries any DNS servers, which enables it to override addresses in the DNS. This prevents access to the listed sites by redirecting any connection attempts back to the local (your) phone. Another feature of the HOSTS file is its ability to block other apps from displaying ads (not all).
How to install..
unzip..
transfer hosts file to the tools folder of your sdk installation
open terminal with android connected and adb drivers installed
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
adb remount
adb push hosts /system/etc
exit
..or simply use Root Explorer
You are now protected against 14,714 ads, banners, sites and 3rd party Cookies
works on any 1.5 ROM, not sure if 1.6, 2.0 or 2.1 since i only use cupcake
Awesome! I will test it out on 2.1 right now!
EDIT: There's no download link though lol. As soon as there is one, I will test it out on 2.1!
Gregalous said:
Awesome! I will test it out on 2.1 right now!
EDIT: There's no download link though lol. As soon as there is one, I will test it out on 2.1!
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sorry for that, file is now uploaded! let us know if it works on 2.1. I'm not sure if 2.1 stores the hosts file in system/etc still.
Installed on quietcblongs AOSP 1.6 and it installed without a hitch. went to popupcheck.com and it passed all the popup test. So it seems to be working on my end.
edit: Also blocks ads on some of my apps
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Installed on quietcblongs AOSP 1.6 and it installed without a hitch. went to popupcheck.com and it passed all the popup test. So it seems to be working on my end.
edit: Also blocks ads on some of my apps
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were these test failing before using my custom hosts file?
Not sure wish I had of tested before installed for the popup blocker. I do know some apps still have adds where it appears 1 doesn't
can i still surf the 18+ sites with this shiz?
Tip:If you open the hosts file with notepad you can see all of the blocked stites
auxny said:
can i still surf the 18+ sites with this shiz?
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Yes you can, it only blocks ads and risky sites. Those sites you mentioned are full of ads, so with this file they will actually load faster.
Is there anyway to use this to change what DNS is used? I'd like to set it to OpenDNS.
zswilkinson said:
Is there anyway to use this to change what DNS is used? I'd like to set it to OpenDNS.
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Seconded.
/10 chars.
zswilkinson said:
Is there anyway to use this to change what DNS is used? I'd like to set it to OpenDNS.
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you cannot change mobile network's DNS, but you can however, using wifi set a static IP and therefor change your wifi's DNS to openDNS.
doesnt this just duplicate the functionality of "AdFree" on the market? minus the updatability of the hosts file from adfree.
Some people just don't feel like downloading an app from the market when all it takes is to push an updated host file to /system/etc. I prefer doing everything manually anyways. You learn more about how things work. Instead of having an app do everything for you, now you know where the file is located, how it works, and using that information, you can easily update it whenever you want to filter out other known servers of spy/adware to suit your needs.
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were these test failing before using my custom hosts file?
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Got 80/100 before and 80/100 on Fresh 2.0
lol
what is this again?
kenley_ser said:
Got 80/100 before and 80/100 on Fresh 2.0
lol
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SO this file does nothing then? Or flipz is already using it? I confused.
Negrito said:
SO this file does nothing then? Or flipz is already using it? I confused.
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The test was failing for him before using my file, with it he got 100/100. And no, no rom has ever used my file.
phiqtion said:
The test was failing for him before using my file, with it he got 100/100. And no, no rom has ever used my file.
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Cool, i pushed it, do i have to reboot for it to take affect, or is there a command of some sort to refresh the system?
wcgbmd said:
Seconded.
/10 chars.
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This 10 character stuff needs to stop. The limit is there for a reason. To prevent one word posts.
Sorry.
atrix2 mac address collision fix it.
Diamond2550 said:
atrix2 mac address collision fix it.
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Huh? :what:
1BadWolf said:
Huh? :what:
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I found the problem that my two devices have the same mac address
Diamond2550 said:
I found the problem that my two devices have the same mac address
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The mac address is assigned to each device at the factory. Changing the mac address on this phone accidentally is unlikely, if it's even possible. You probably have an app on one, or both, of the phones that is reporting a false or spoofed mac address. To find out, turn the phone(s) off completely. Then when you turn it/them back on wait until you see the red and white Motorola logo. As soon as you see that press and hold both of the volume buttons until the phone is booted up. That boots the phone up in Safe Mode in which no user applications are available. At this point check the mac addresses to see if they're now correct. If they are then you know it was caused by a user app and you'll just have to figure out which one it is. If all else fails you can either factory reset the phones or re-flash the FXZ files.
Fixing the problem is not the MAC address . 00: da: 36: 16: de: eb.
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Fixing the problem is not the MAC address . 00: da: 36: 16: de: eb.
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This is actually the same exact MAC both the phones are reporting.
Necroing this thread because it's relevant and didn't provide a solution/fix either.
Does anyone know a fix for this, or a MAC spoof that works on THIS device? Everything I've found with using busybox or nvram doesn't seem to work.
To note, both devices are using CM11, if that's relevant.
Edit:
So.. fixed this.
Moved a copy of wl1271-nvs.bin from /system/etc/firmware/ti-connectivity/ to the SD card /storage/sdcard0/
Opened terminal (my method was SSHing into the phone but adb, terminal emulator, or anything will work). As per directed from Texas Instruments Wiki I used the built-in calibrator to do the following:
/system/bin/calibrator set nvs_mac /storage/sdcard0/wl1271-nvs.bin 00:da:36:16:ed:ea
Note, you can use whatever MAC you wish.
From BMM, with aromafm.zip (I found it quickly with a google search of exactly that file name) in the SD card's clockwork folder, I copied the modified wl1271-nvs.bin from the SD card to the path above.
Does anybody know how to change the MAC address on a VZW M8 running 5.0? Or on a phone running 5.0 in general? I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
I'm trying to change my phone's MAC address so that I can spoof a "Nintendo Zone" hotspot and get some of the freebie-goodies for my 3DS from home using my phone as a hotspot. The process is pretty straight forward (Make a hotspot, name it "attwifi", change the MAC to something Nintendo uses, get goodies.), but I'm having trouble getting the MAC address changed. Most tutorials have you use a terminal emulator with busybox to change it via command, or a hex editor to change the MAC address in a specific file, but I've not had any luck with either approach. Even the apps on the Play Store seem to fail. My guess is that it has something to do with Lollipop likely changing how MAC addresses are stored and used.
I've tried just about everything I could find, and am running out of ideas as well as ways to phrase the question to google to try looking this up myself. If anybody could tell me how to do this, or give me some pointers, that'd be great.
Also, in case it needs to be said: I am rooted, and unlocked with busybox installed. I've got the stock rom still, with TWRP if any of that matters.
Also, also. I realize this is a repost of my question in the HTC M8 VZW forum, and apologize for that. I'd have deleted the previous, but I can't seem to find out how. Either way, I figure this issue probably has less to do the the HTC M8 phone itself, and more so with Lollipop 5.0 as a whole, making this a better forum to ask in. Hope that isn't a problem.
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Apps...
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Try using ChamelMac from the google play. Or you can search for MAC Spoofer android ans see what you get.
janekmuric said:
Try using ChamelMac from the google play. Or you can search for MAC Spoofer android ans see what you get.
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I've already tried about a dozen different MAC Spoofers on the Play Store, but none of them actually seem to work. I'm pretty sure something with 5.0 has changed the way MAC addresses are used.
LittleCatman said:
I've already tried about a dozen different MAC Spoofers on the Play Store, but none of them actually seem to work. I'm pretty sure something with 5.0 has changed the way MAC addresses are used.
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have you tried Chainfire's "Pry-Fi" app on google play?
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have you tried Chainfire's "Pry-Fi" app on google play?
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I recommend not using Pry-Fi by chainfire. After first use on a Nexus 5 running rooted stock ROM v5.1.1, it permanently broke Wi-Fi functions (setting would not turn on). After extensive web research and troubleshooting, I had to reflash the ROM and wipe the device to get it working again.
If you do install Pry-Fi, I warn app users to get a full backup and know how to restore before installing.
Chainfire has done great work in the community, but Pry-Fi app is no longer great.
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I recommend not using Pry-Fi by chainfire. After first use on a Nexus 5 running rooted stock ROM v5.1.1, it permanently broke Wi-Fi functions (setting would not turn on). After extensive web research and troubleshooting, I had to reflash the ROM and wipe the device to get it working again.
If you do install Pry-Fi, I warn app users to get a full backup and know how to restore before installing.
Chainfire has done great work in the community, but Pry-Fi app is no longer great.
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well people should backup before doing anything anyway. for me, i used pryfi no problems at all.
yes , cm12 not work..
As we have all seen with this latest STOCK G935U [BQD2] Firmware for T-Mobile indeed it runs smooth and personally I have experienced better performance without all those carrier-bloat applications by default. Dating a week ago, I tried to root this build version and for some reason I experienced infinite bootloops after my device boots up. So I did some research as to what system apps could be causing this I still I can't believe that a network-related system application was causing this issue.
I am talking about com.samsung.sprint.chameleon as mentioned by @qwewqa here -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/4-28-t-mobile-935-firmware-t3597866/page10
I will not go in-depth about what this is but this relates to a network configuration. I will post a reference on this if you guys feel like checking out...
https://community.sprint.com/t5/Archives/Chameleon/td-p/654097
FAST & STABLE ROOT METHOD FOR THE G935U under T-Mobile // S7 EDGE
1 - Download & Flash Via Odin the latest Firmware provided on this post. Thanks to @justda
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/4-28-t-mobile-935-firmware-t3597866
------------ HERE COMES THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP ON THIS GUIDE ----------
2 - Install Package Disabler Pro from OSPolice. Play Store link ...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=es
3 - Open the application, activate Device Administrator, just hit next or ok or just follow through the setup and once the apps list loads up look for the system app with the name of: com.samsung.sprint.chameleon. Go ahead clear data and DISABLE it. After you are done disabling this system app, you are now safe and good to follow through the root method below.
4 - I suggest that you use the root.bat file provided by @Quickvic30 on this thread to root your device
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/heres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502
IF YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY BOOTED UP YOUR DEVICE PAST THE SAMSUNG SCREEN WITHOUT ENDING UP IN BOOTLOOPS (Bootloops may occur within 30 seconds after booting up from the Samsung Screen) THATS IT, YOU ARE DONE!
### Post-Root Suggestions ###
Applications to Install:
Titanium Backup
Kernel Adiutor
L-Speed
SD Maid
THE FOLLOWING XML DEBLOAT PACKAGE IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE LOOKING INTO DISABLING THE MOST PACKAGES INCLUDING SOME STOCK APKS. PLEASE CAREFULLY GO OVER THE LIST ATTACHED AND JUST CONTINUE ON TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
### DEBLOATER FOR PACKAGE DISABLER PRO - SAFE TO DISABLE APPS & SYSTEM APPS [~1950 MB RAM FREE - SOMETIMES 2000 MB's] ###
Attached is the xml file for Package Disabler Pro that will free ~ 2 GB RAM on your device.
Since I don't see any mention of using the engineering kernel should I assume this method does not work for US models?
So basically you take qwewqa's discovery, make no mention of him, then pass it off as your own. Then copy and paste some steps from other people, and submit it as your work?
markmain2. 0 said:
Since I don't see any mention of using the engineering kernel should I assume this method does not work for US models?
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As referred in the procedure section. The main and original root method goes to the forum thread linked above. As I briefly specified in the background info section, this is just a quick fix in performance and stability when applying root to this build.
tofu- said:
So basically you take qwewqa's discovery, make no mention of him, then pass it off as your own. Then copy and paste some steps from other people, and submit it as your work?
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I didn't copy nor plagiarize any information from their respective owners. Credits are given, very briefly detailed information on the steps as to the main reason of this thread is just giving the list and proceed with the order of steps to successfully achieve root. The link that I attached in regards to the conflicting system app that where I noticed the issue with other models.
I didn't look into @qwewqa thread comment regarding this, and I apologize and edited to credit him on this finding.
The debloat list provided is extremely aggresive. It removes the stock gallery, stock calender, lock screen wallpaper, stock contacts, Bluetooth, and all google back up services.
Your list is great for the hardcore folks BUT you have to go back through the lost and re-enable the apps and clear the data then re disable them.
Sent from my SM-G935U using XDA Premium HD app
Brian,
Thanks for bringing it all together. I am currently rooted on T-Mobile QC1. I wanted to go to the U firmware wanted a tested way to root first.
Pat
Thank you kindly. Going to try this out right now
gonna give this a try, Any kernel tweak recommendations? how smooth/fast is it or does it lag like a bunch
any fix for the finger print sensor?
Im think the eng is conflicting with a app killing the fingerprint sensor
patcal said:
Brian,
Thanks for bringing it all together. I am currently rooted on T-Mobile QC1. I wanted to go to the U firmware wanted a tested way to root first.
Pat
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Hey Pat,
In fact there is a way to root the U Firmware and achieve functionality and administration. All thanks to their devs for their work
black96ss said:
gonna give this a try, Any kernel tweak recommendations? how smooth/fast is it or does it lag like a bunch
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As a matter of fact, the root.bat from @Quickvic30 does all the jobs needed. I strongly suggest running his method. No L Speed, no Kernel Adiutor. Just Titanium Backup to freeze/uninstall bloatware.
black96ss said:
gonna give this a try, Any kernel tweak recommendations? how smooth/fast is it or does it lag like a bunch
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black96ss said:
any fix for the finger print sensor?
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Hmmm...to be honest I didn't have any issues regarding the fingerprint sensor. Have you solved your issue by now?
Broken Fingerprint Sensor
purotijuana said:
Hmmm...to be honest I didn't have any issues regarding the fingerprint sensor. Have you solved your issue by now?
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Yes, I also have the same problem. The fingerprint sensor has stopped working after flashing the Eng Bootloader.
Found the fix: Credits to qwewqa
Link
Dexolit said:
Yes, I also have the same problem. The fingerprint sensor has stopped working after flashing the Eng Bootloader.
Found the fix: Credits to qwewqa
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I tried to use this method but my phone won't let me change permissions. It pops up with a message that says "changing permissions was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes." Is there something special I need to do to enable permission changes?
Also I am using root browser to do this.
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I tried to use this method but my phone won't let me change permissions. It pops up with a message that says "changing permissions was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes." Is there something special I need to do to enable permission changes?
Also I am using root browser to do this.
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Try another file browser. Root Explorer is what I have always used.
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Try another file browser. Root Explorer is what I have always used.
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Awesome man it worked! Thanks a lot. Root explorer seems pretty legit by the way. I've only ever used root browser.
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Awesome man it worked! Thanks a lot. Root explorer seems pretty legit by the way. I've only ever used root browser.
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Glad it worked. I have been using Root Explorer for as long as I have been using & rooting android phones.
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I tried to use this method but my phone won't let me change permissions. It pops up with a message that says "changing permissions was not successful. Please note that some file systems do not allow permission changes." Is there something special I need to do to enable permission changes?
Also I am using root browser to do this.
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I also had that problem too. Just extract the libs and overwrite them in /system/lib and /lib64, then change the permissions to rw-r--r--. Apparently, it only worked after overwriting the files.
Hi everyone!
I have formatted the cell phone a few days ago, and resetted it to factory settings.
Going to the gym, which has free wifi, I tried to connect as usual, but I am no longer redirected to web page where you have to login (typing the provided password).
I tried to delete the gym related networks, to use another browser (Firefox), to clean the cache by Wipe...
ZERO results.
Any saviors to help me, and to make my Christmas time happier?
Thanks in advance.
No one?
i run into this sometimes, but usually going to 1.1.1.1 on the browser does the trick. maybe you can try?
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i run into this sometimes, but usually going to 1.1.1.1 on the browser does the trick. maybe you can try?
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Thank you for your reply! I really appreciate it!
So, using any browser (i.e. Chrome), you type 1.1.1.1 and the login page should appear? I'll try as soon as possible, and I'll let you know.
ferr4ri said:
i run into this sometimes, but usually going to 1.1.1.1 on the browser does the trick. maybe you can try?
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I tried the solution you suggested but, unfortunely, it haven't worked.
Should I try to install a different ROM to find out if the problem is still there?
If so, which ROM do you suggest to install?
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I tried the solution you suggested but, unfortunely, it haven't worked.
Should I try to install a different ROM to find out if the problem is still there?
If so, which ROM do you suggest to install?
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I always use stock roms, sorry unable to help u
The gym (and all others) will keep a record of your MAC address. To get the renewal page you will need to change your MAC address, followed by a reboot. Then it will appear.
Thank you for your reply.
How do I change my MAC address?
You will need a ROOTed device. It looks like there are no MAC spoofers that work any more without root. If you have root, you are in fine shape- download MacChanger app, run it. Reboot may be required.