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My phone is rooted and I have flashed Fresh, but my cell phone plan does not allow for "phone as modem," even though I have the unlimited data plan. I don't want to change my plan and pay more money, but I can't very well ask Sprint if my hacked phone can still use tethering. So, I was curious. If using Fresh 1.0, can my phone still be used as a modem, or must I add the option to my plan in order to use it in that manner?
ultivegito2 said:
My phone is rooted and I have flashed Fresh, but my cell phone plan does not allow for "phone as modem," even though I have the unlimited data plan. I don't want to change my plan and pay more money, but I can't very well ask Sprint if my hacked phone can still use tethering. So, I was curious. If using Fresh 1.0, can my phone still be used as a modem, or must I add the option to my plan in order to use it in that manner?
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Yes it can be used for phone as a modem. I am not responsible for any charges you may incur though. That being said I tether and have been for the last couple years.
Yes you can, in fact I'm tethering wirelessly using Fresh 1.0 right now on my netbook sitting in a quiznos writing this post. Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm Toasty.
We can also tether using USB from an ADB shell (which requires a bit to set up.)
Both of which don't show up to Sprint as far as I can tell, and I've been tethering on my sprint phones for a long time. Root in the Android case, vs registry fixes from a Windows Mobile standpoint are similar in my opinion. Root access allows you to turn on switches which effectively get around the Sprint error 67 messages that you'll receive by just trying to turn on Mobile Connection Sharing.
I can help explain further if necessary, but yes it can be done!
im tethering right now at home on my pc lol with fresh 1.0! and i work for sprint shhhh lol
its possible im doing it wrong, but when i open up wireless tether program that is included with fresh 1.0 i get a screen that says tap to tether, then i get a screen that says "su request" and it just sits there and istn able to be found by any of the devices i have running wireless internet.
what am i doing wrong?
Street_Knowledge said:
its possible im doing it wrong, but when i open up wireless tether program that is included with fresh 1.0 i get a screen that says tap to tether, then i get a screen that says "su request" and it just sits there and istn able to be found by any of the devices i have running wireless internet.
what am i doing wrong?
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Make sure you have USB debugging turned on. Settings < Applications < Development < USB Debugging. The SU request screen should have buttons asking if you allow or deny the SU request. If you don't see the buttons then usually usb debugging is turned off.
nope, no dice, usb debugging is back on, and still just takes me to that screen lemme try rebooting and see if that fixes it.
also, check your pm's
edit: ding ding! that fixed it!
The program goes through the motions but does nothing. I connect and press start tethering and then it asks to allow or deny, once I select accept it goes to a screen that shows 0kbs Up and 0kbs Down but I cant seem to connect to the web and it shows because there is no increase in upload or downloads. Is there something extra needed?
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teenum said:
The program goes through the motions but does nothing. I connect and press start tethering and then it asks to allow or deny, once I select accept it goes to a screen that shows 0kbs Up and 0kbs Down but I cant seem to connect to the web and it shows because there is no increase in upload or downloads. Is there something extra needed?
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What OS are your running?
rquinn19 said:
What OS are your running?
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Windows XP
teenum said:
Windows XP
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Are you able to connect to the wifi network? If you are connected does it have an exclamation point or anything on the network icon?
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Are you able to connect to the wifi network? If you are connected does it have an exclamation point or anything on the network icon?
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No, I don't see any exclamation points. It just goes through motions and has the option for you to stop the tethering as if I'm already connected.
After it has the "0k up" and "0k down" you need to connect your computer to the wifi network/device called "G1Tether" (by default.)
Once you do that you can get online no problem.
Thanks to all of you for your replies.
I would just like to clarify, to prevent ungodly fines. If I have an unlimited data plan (that is, if my plan includes unlimited in every category except for mobile to landline calling), but my unlimited data plan is not packaged with the "phone as a modem" services, I can still use it for wireless tethering from Fresh 1.0 without Sprint adding additional charges to my monthly bill cycle?
Those of you who do this attest that your plan does not carry the "phone as a modem" option?
Thanks very much.
ultivegito2 said:
Thanks to all of you for your replies.
I would just like to clarify, to prevent ungodly fines. If I have an unlimited data plan (that is, if my plan includes unlimited in every category except for mobile to landline calling), but my unlimited data plan is not packaged with the "phone as a modem" services, I can still use it for wireless tethering from Fresh 1.0 without Sprint adding additional charges to my monthly bill cycle?
Those of you who do this attest that your plan does not carry the "phone as a modem" option?
Thanks very much.
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yes, you can. sprint won't really know that you're tethering unless you incur some massive(and i mean MASSIVE, like many GBs) of usage. and they still shouldn't charge you or anything cause it is 'unlimited'.
so go ahead, tether. they just have the tethering option to get money, but its not illegal if you ahve the phone and find a way to tether it.
justinisyoung said:
yes, you can. sprint won't really know that you're tethering unless you incur some massive(and i mean MASSIVE, like many GBs) of usage. and they still shouldn't charge you or anything cause it is 'unlimited'.
so go ahead, tether. they just have the tethering option to get money, but its not illegal if you ahve the phone and find a way to tether it.
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You mean, not illegal, other than that I rooted it and flashed a ROM onto it. Right? Any idea the average speed of this tethering thing? Can I tether with bluetooth rather than with USB?
You guys are so helpful here, I love this forum. I wish I could be helpful.
ultivegito2 said:
You mean, not illegal, other than that I rooted it and flashed a ROM onto it. Right? Any idea the average speed of this tethering thing? Can I tether with bluetooth rather than with USB?
You guys are so helpful here, I love this forum. I wish I could be helpful.
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i don't think rooting and installing custom ROMs is illegal either. i mean, thats like the point of Android being open source. so anybody can develop it and do what they want. there was also something about tethering not being illegal, like if you have the phone and a data plan and youf ound a way to tether with your phone, thats not illegal. i think thats an FCC rule or something.
the average speed is the speed of sprint's network, usually. but just test it out yourself. tether your computer and google speed test.
Thanks so much! I will be returning here often, I think. Great site, seriously.
Ah, but wait, do you know if I can tether using Bluetooth? Maybe that's a silly question, but I read it somewhere and am curious.
As the title states, is there a method that is working on AT&T H810 phones yet to enable wifi hotspot, either with or without root, on an unlimited data plan? I have seen a few methods for other carriers and for NON unlimited data plans, but unlimited seems to be SOL.
I don't even need the data shared itself, I just need to be able to create a wifi hotspot that my chromecast can connect directly to so that I can mirror my phone screen in my truck. I would not actually be sharing any data usage to the chromecast in my application.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
In theory you would need another device, wouldn't you? I have the unlimited data plan with AT&T (grandfathered) but the device acting as a hotspot doesn't act as a client on it's own network.
I have a chromecast as well so if you'd like to share your connection vision I wouldn't mind trying it out for you.
Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk
I am going to try this soon but will try to use VPN.HT ( I use the service for popcorntime and a few other apps/ devices) app to help secure any data going in or out so hopefully in some way that will help - I still need to read up on if using a VPN on tethering will reduce risks of any problems with carriers .
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In theory you would need another device, wouldn't you? I have the unlimited data plan with AT&T (grandfathered) but the device acting as a hotspot doesn't act as a client on it's own network.
I have a chromecast as well so if you'd like to share your connection vision I wouldn't mind trying it out for you.
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The phone can act as a hotspot and still cast to the Chromecast. You need to setup the phone as a hotspot, then connect another phone/tablet/computer to configure the Chromecast for the phones hotspot WiFi. Once it is setup, you can just fire up the hotspot on your phone, let Chromecast connect, and then cast away.
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Yeah, has anyone found a way around this? I just rooted and FoxFi still doesn't work.
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
Maybe doing this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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This works on AT&T LG4!!! A world of thanx!
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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Could you share full name of that id so i can add on..mine doesn't have
thanks
faizalotai said:
Could you share full name of that id so i can add on..mine doesn't have
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Mine its not on 852 line, but organize it by name and then you will find it
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Mine its not on 852 line, but organize it by name and then you will find it
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Yes, as op's said search for entitle and none come out, so i guess i have to add it
Nevermind, already add..
Root Wifi tether confirmed working
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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This worked for me too, thank you for the SELinux update - hadn't even thought of that.
I changed the value to 0 and yeah, WI-FI hotspot does activate after reboot, but when i connect to the internet with another device through the G4, I get "Internet unavailable with G4" Anyone else has the same problem?
I have a GS4 and have used the hot spot for a couple of years now. (unlimited data plan). I just bought this AT&T LG G4 and I have been setting it up through my GS4. But I have read this thread and I am not sure if I have found away to unlock the hot spot function with out paying AT&T more money. I really would like what I have with the GS4. My free Hot Spot. Once I have a rock solid way to get this hot spot function to work then I will activate the LG G4, until then... Can anyone point me in a direction I should be looking? All my phones have custom roms on them but as I have been reading so far I am also striking out with custom roms on the LG G4. Thanks for any help.
Worked like a charm! Thank you ajent!!
darkriff said:
Maybe doing this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
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This worked!!!! Thank you!
Worked on H810 5.1 H81010o
confirmed working H810 5.1 as well
confirmed working on 5.11 v10o but anyone tried on marshmallow
Easy solution to LG G4 AT&T hotspot issue
1..Download "Settings Database Editor" apk from play store.
2..Open the application and select system
3..scroll down to "tether entitlement check State and change the number to -1
Having done these, the mobile hotspot of your LG G4 AT&T will work like a miracle.
So i've been a user of xda for quite sometime, however i never really contributed before so i'd like to share my latest discoveries and hopefully i can help someone in the future.
(Please note this is for intermediate users i will not be going into full details. Feel free to google any keywords here for further information)
Please note this will erase your device!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything you do to your device ie: damages. Proceed at your own risk
This is a tutorial on how to get unlimited tethering on an LG V10 Tmobile
First you will need to unlock bootloader and get TWRP so you can flash SuperSU and get root.
I used a combination of these two guides. DOTtech i just used to get LGUP. I do not believe the .kdz (refurbish) step is necessary.
https://dottech.org/198032/how-to-root-lg-v10-t-mobile-h901-on-android-6-0-marshmallow/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
make sure you use this .tot file from xda (most updated, July) link
once you have flashed the tot file. make sure you download supersu and save it on your phone. Link Here .You will need to boot into recovery mode. The best way i found to boot into recovery mode is to use "adb reboot recovery" command via adb command terminal. For help on setting up adb, usb debugging, and oem unlock. follow the youtube video below. Do not follow his recovery flash steps. (That is Outdated!). once you have adb set up, phone on, open a terminal, navigate to your adb folder and run the "adb reboot recovery" command. Phone will boot into TWRP. Find your SuperSU file. Flash it. You are now rooted!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPLwFGxLQA4
once you have root....
you will need wifi tether router from fabio grasso. Buy it. best money ever spent.
next you will need to edit your build prop.
download es file explorer. build prop is just a text file. enable root explorer in es file explorer. navigate to your root folder/system.
under system you will find build.prop. open with es text editor. at the end of the text file insert
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
hit back. and it will ask you to save. save it!
This will allow our wifi tether router app to work properly.
reboot your phone.
open your wifi tether router app. The most important setting here is under method. Use Native! This will tell wifi tether router to port it's connection through your native hotspot app.
You should now be ready to go.
Now, how do we prevent Tmobile from noticing our traffic is being tethered?
We need to change a few settings on our computers. You will want to change your defaultTTL to 65 (decimal) on all your PCs.
For details on that follow this youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZOqm98kzIU
for windows 10 its a little bit different. Use this command in a terminal.
netsh int ipv4 set glob defaultcurhoplimit=65
This should prevent Tmobile from noticing and counting your hotspot data.
If i missed anything, please feel free to message me along with any other questions.
Cheers!
Hi,
What are your setup parameters for Wi-Fi Tether?
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Encryption wpa2-psk
wifi channel 1
interface wlan0
method 4 -native tether
auto disconnect wifi when start tethering (check)
wifi scanning autodisabler (check)
i also root disabled all tmobile apps especially com.tmobile.pr.adapt
Good Luck!
When was the last time you've checked your usage? I'm using a vpn (in addition to build.prop and settings.db "hacks") as well, so not sure how they see it now. I'll change my TTL on the pc as next precaution. Vpn used to be the bullet proof method, but they're getting sneakier.
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When was the last time you've checked your usage? I'm using a vpn (in addition to build.prop and settings.db "hacks") as well, so not sure how they see it now. I'll change my TTL on the pc as next precaution. Vpn used to be the bullet proof method, but they're getting sneakier.
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My apologies to everyone, i guess my post was a little premature. I just got the text message today saying i've used 80% of my mobile hotspot. RussianBear, i am interested in your settings.db hack. What is the purpose of that hack, and also what vpn do you use?
The TTL was a game changer for me with my S5. The problem i am running into with the LG V10 is that in the wifi tether router app, the hostapd method would not work anymore. I "enable wifi router" and i can't see my hotspot.
Russianbear, how far along have you gotten with this. Maybe we can help each other. Can you see your hotspot via wifi tether router? What are your wifi tether router settings? The only way i was able to activate it was with the Native method, however i believe the native hotspot embedded with the phone sends packets to tmobile.
I was wondering also if a custom rom can help me in this situation. It seems as though the native hotspot does not allow third party apps like "wifi tether router" to activate the hotspot. Can anyone recommend a good stable custom rom that can help me accomplish this?
Cheers!
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My apologies to everyone, i guess my post was a little premature. I just got the text message today saying i've used 80% of my mobile hotspot. RussianBear, i am interested in your settings.db hack. What is the purpose of that hack, and also what vpn do you use?
The TTL was a game changer for me with my S5. The problem i am running into with the LG V10 is that in the wifi tether router app, the hostapd method would not work anymore. I "enable wifi router" and i can't see my hotspot.
Russianbear, how far along have you gotten with this. Maybe we can help each other. Can you see your hotspot via wifi tether router? What are your wifi tether router settings? The only way i was able to activate it was with the Native method, however i believe the native hotspot embedded with the phone sends packets to tmobile.
I was wondering also if a custom rom can help me in this situation. It seems as though the native hotspot does not allow third party apps like "wifi tether router" to activate the hotspot. Can anyone recommend a good stable custom rom that can help me accomplish this?
Cheers!
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I'm using private internet access vpn. Not currently using any play store apps, just my native usb/wi-fi tether, but it looks like they upped their game this month, as I've already ran out of hotspot data lol
The settings db "hack" was forcing zero flag inside a settings database. In MM it was moved to this location:
/data/system/users/userid/settings_[system|global|secure].xml"
On V10 it's under global.xml - search for tether_dun and make sure that's 0.
You can also try using adb or terminal emulator and execute commands found here:
https://pmf.silvrback.com/fixing-tethering-on-android-kitkat
I'm using the same settings but my usage keeps going up
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I have to find a way to get wifi tether router working on this phone. Wifi tether plus DefaultTTL will fix this. If anybody tries wifi tether and gets it to work with LG V10 please let me know. Maybe its my phone. I did use the .tot file in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
I'm thinking maybe that might have corrupted something and is not letting me activate my hotspot via wifi tether router.
Looks like adjusting ttl has worked for now.
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Looks like adjusting ttl has worked for now.
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Can you please explain where and how you did this?
I'll try this, but dont think it will work. I've used Wifi Tether Router alot before, but that was before Tmo started cracking down on heavy tether users not too long ago. Now if I try to use it, they always notice quickly. I also did the no provisioning trick but same results. I created a new APN with a guide I found, same thing. I didnt change any values on my other devices' end. I've heard it helps if you use a different DNS server but dont know for sure. It may also help if you use a different user agent.
I do believe the days of unlimited tethering with Tmo are over, I've tried lots of tricks but didnt get far.
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Can you please explain where and how you did this?
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use the video from the op above.
AnonVendetta said:
I'll try this, but dont think it will work. I've used Wifi Tether Router alot before, but that was before Tmo started cracking down on heavy tether users not too long ago. Now if I try to use it, they always notice quickly. I also did the no provisioning trick but same results. I created a new APN with a guide I found, same thing. I didnt change any values on my other devices' end. I've heard it helps if you use a different DNS server but dont know for sure. It may also help if you use a different user agent.
I do believe the days of unlimited tethering with Tmo are over, I've tried lots of tricks but didnt get far.
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Invest into a good vpn service.
@RussianBear: I actually use a VPN on my phone most of the time. However, by default, Android wont direct tethering to a VPN. I found a guide awhile back that shows how to use terminal commands to forcibly route through a VPN, it worked for quite awhile, but Tmo caught on eventually. I made sure the VPN and my script were already running before activating tethering. A VPN is supposed to be encrypted, so how they detected ne is beyond me. I guess they saw the sheer amount of data I was using and suspected tethering (over 500GB in one month, at the highest point).
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@RussianBear: I actually use a VPN on my phone most of the time. However, by default, Android wont direct tethering to a VPN. I found a guide awhile back that shows how to use terminal commands to forcibly route through a VPN, it worked for quite awhile, but Tmo caught on eventually. I made sure the VPN and my script were already running before activating tethering. A VPN is supposed to be encrypted, so how they detected ne is beyond me. I guess they saw the sheer amount of data I was using and suspected tethering (over 500GB in one month, at the highest point).
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Can you not enable vpn on the clients instead? I have my asus router set up with my vpn settings, so anything connecting to it automatically gets passed thru the vpn ip instead. Lower your ttl on desktop/laptop, do the build.prop entry, set ipv to 4 in settings, and set tether dun to 0 in settings.xml (I made a script for that). You should be to go with your vpn then.
Honestly I see almost no point in having unlimited tethering since your data is slowed down around 26gbs. I'm fine with the 7gb I have rn. If I were to make use of unlimited tethering, I'd need truly unlimited since I do very heavy usage on any of my computer's. Usually 700-900 GB a month(and that's only download. Upload is around 200gb a month). Used to have an at&t business hotspot that I paid $125/month and used 300 or so GB a month for three months with no slow downs on it.
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Honestly I see almost no point in having unlimited tethering since your data is slowed down around 26gbs. I'm fine with the 7gb I have rn. If I were to make use of unlimited tethering, I'd need truly unlimited since I do very heavy usage on any of my computer's. Usually 700-900 GB a month(and that's only download. Upload is around 200gb a month). Used to have an at&t business hotspot that I paid $125/month and used 300 or so GB a month for three months with no slow downs on it.
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Gotta pay to play. They "prioritize" your after 26, so it's not like it'll be slow 24/7. Annoying, sure. However, I haven't had home internet going on two years now. Worth it to me, based on my usage. With this tmo one stuff, they offer unlimited tethering, but of course, your primary usage has to be from your phone...
The victory was only half-way declared... They somehow know when device(s) that connect to my router are tethered. Router is setup with an openvpn configuration and connects to the vpn server automatically. All IPs check out, as well as ttl values, but they're still able to tell. One thing that was strange was if I did not enable vpn thru the router, but instead thru the client, the speeds remained constant - undetected. This is fine and dandy, but I'd lose my chromecast functionality this way... If things get rough and I can't finger this one out, I might hop onto to their unlimited everything for $95/month instead of the simple choice one I got now.
RussianBear said:
use the video from the op above..
Invest into a good vpn service.
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If you have good home internet with VPN supported router, you can run VPN through your home
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If you have good home internet with VPN supported router, you can run VPN through your home
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Yes, but somehow they can tell...even with a vpn setup thru a router.
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Yes, but somehow they can tell...even with a vpn setup thru a router.
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They can tell tho the t mobile app the one the shows your data you have to delete it and delete this the one that has the red # by it, that how they track you and can see everything on your phone and know it you have root or not and anything you do on your phone .
I still have my verizon unlimited data plan. Currently my iphone is jailbroken so I can use the hotspot feature.
I assume the hotspot feature will be off when I get my non-vzw pixel. Is there a way to turn it on without rooting? Its been couple of years since I had an android phone.
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I still have my verizon unlimited data plan. Currently my iphone is jailbroken so I can use the hotspot feature.
I assume the hotspot feature will be off when I get my non-vzw pixel. Is there a way to turn it on without rooting? Its been couple of years since I had an android phone.
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There's a workaround in the pixel xl forum and I'm sure this will be implemented better once rom development begins.
I tried to go into the APN settings with Quick Shortcut Maker, but I also have no root and it said something like current user has no access to APN settings. Root is probably required, or at least some kind of workaround.
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There's a workaround in the pixel xl forum and I'm sure this will be implemented better once rom development begins.
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Hopefully root comes out soon and there is a better way. I don't use it much but its extremely convenient when needed.
polo2883 said:
Hopefully root comes out soon and there is a better way. I don't use it much but its extremely convenient when needed.
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The workaround is extremely simple. You just download Network Signal Refresher and refresh and then on hotspot. Done.
What's the differencedifferent between a Hotspot and a Hotspot? Android comes with a wifi hotspot feature. Why doesn't that work for you?
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Huh, it's blocked when using Sprint.
Anyone using the Pixel on T-Mobile and able to get native tethering working? My Pixel is still on order so I am wondering if the command *adb shell content query --uri content://settings/global --where "name='tether_dun_required' AND value=0" still works to activate native tethering.
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I was going to test it for the Sprint block but didn't have an up to date version of ADB. I will check it out later today.
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I was going to test it for the Sprint block but didn't have an up to date version of ADB. I will check it out later today.
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Great, I hope it works.
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The rumors in the XL forum are saying that while network refresher works, many have it cut out after 10-20 minutes and having to do it again.
Sorry, got busy yesterday and didn't get a chance to test it.
The shell command did not work for me on my Pixel 5. I tried running it while the hotspot was active, then while it was inactive. Using the commands gave no feedback in the command line, just went back to the empty send line, and I'm not sure what a successful edit looks like. As mentioned by others the airplane mode trick did not work for me, and while the refresh app method does work for activating the hotspot, I get no internet access when connecting to it. I also tried messing around with the build.prop file, but as expected I wasn't able to edit it without root access.
For reference, I'm going from this comment that gives the command as
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adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0
I found another command that changes it slightly to
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adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/global --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0
...but this also did not work.
Now that theirs root. What needs to get done to get wifi tethering working
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With root you should be able to get into the APN settings. Check a guide if you're unfamiliar with it, it's buried kinda deep but pretty straightforward. Searching for 'android tether apn dun' should do it. I only learned there's root now from you so I'll go test it out myself. Thanks!
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Just did it, root will get you functioning hotspot on Sprint, possibly for other people too who were having the same problem after getting the hotpost on. I ran the first code above ( adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0 ) while the hotspot happened to be off, and after turning it back on I was able to get internet through it on other devices. If you try this with the hotspot on please report back so we know if it needs to be either particular setting.
Just having root itself has not enabled the normal hotspot switch locations, like in the notification drawer or in the tethering settings, and I still had to use the network refresh trick to get them to work. This may need another command to insert/change the correct protection setting, or something else entirely.
I also went back to the APN settings through the shortcut maker and received the same error I had before, about this user not being able to access them.
On a related note, I saw some people mention that their hotspot would automagically turn off after 10-20 minutes, so I'll post this now and keep an eye on whether it does so here, as I never watched before.
Is this problem US only? Tethering works fine in the UK.
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polo2883 said:
Now that theirs root. What needs to get done to get wifi tethering working
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has anyone tried adding
Code:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
to the /system/build.props file? that used to work on the previous nexus line
subhani said:
Is this problem US only? Tethering works fine in the UK.
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Seems to be a carrier thing. Some people were able to use hotspot after using a workaround, including Verizon, but it seemed like for Sprint doing that gave hotspot but no internet access.
ghudgins said:
has anyone tried adding
Code:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
to the /system/build.props file? that used to work on the previous nexus line
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Thanks, I am about to head out but I will test this later if nobody else has yet.
lafinjack said:
Seems to be a carrier thing. Some people were able to use hotspot after using a workaround, including Verizon, but it seemed like for Sprint doing that gave hotspot but no internet access.
has anyone tried adding
Thanks, I am about to head out but I will test this later if nobody else has yet.
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I added it to the build.prop seems to work. I'll be testing it it sticks and connection speeds and reliability.
lafinjack said:
Seems to be a carrier thing. Some people were able to use hotspot after using a workaround, including Verizon, but it seemed like for Sprint doing that gave hotspot but no internet access.
Thanks, I am about to head out but I will test this later if nobody else has yet.
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The change to the build.prop does work. At least on my Verizon pixel 128gb
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I can confirm that changing the build.prop works as well.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and you are rooted.
I used root explorer. Root > System > Long press build.prop > Open in Text Editor
Scroll all the way to the bottom. Type in "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" .. Then save and exit. Reboot the phone and you're good to go.
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" in your com.android.settings.system just by issuing an adb command. The original value is '5', and this causes the EntitlementcheckService to go through and verify with AT&T's server if you're entitled to use tethering. Any changes through adb never stuck and no SQL Editor gave the option to allow changing the value either. (If you can find a way besides manually editing - for the AT&T variant - feel free to post it here!)
*If you have the H910 AT&T ROM then just skip down to Step 5 and go from there.
1. First we will change a global setting to allow Hotspot without the 'dun' inside of our APN.
Either through adb or Terminal Emulator on your phone use this command:
Code:
For Terminal Emulator:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
For ADB:
adb shell
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
2. We now will need to navigate and change the value from an XML file. You can use whatever you want to edit your files, I always have used the app 'ES File Explorer'.
3. Navigate to /data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml. We will edit this file.
4. Go down to near the very bottom of the file and find:
Code:
<setting id="1763" name="tether_entitlement_check_state" value="5"
package="com.lge.entitlementcheckservice" />
*NOTE: The ID number may be different from 1763.
5. Change the number "5" inside of the quotes to "0".
6. Save the changes and then reboot.
7. You should be able to enable tethering just fine from within your phone now!
Make sure you keep the permissions the same for that system_settings.xml file. If you use the ES File Explorer app, editing it will not change the permissions - so you shouldn't have to worry about anything!
Hopefully this will help out some of you guys. Let me know if you encounter any issues.
EDIT: Some people are unable to get tethering to work using this method still. @galacticboy2009 posted another guide in Page 4 which those others have confirmed it worked for them.
Hopefully one of these two methods will get you back to becoming your own mobile hotspot where all can see your awesome hotspot name like "It Hurts When IP".
Twisted
Thanks for this! Finally a way around the hotspot restriction. I will try this out later
Edited this post for a newer method to allow you to use tethering without having to change your provider from ATT to OPEN.
Twisted
Thanks for this, I used steps 5-7 on the AT&T Rom and it's working fine.
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Thanks for this, I used steps 5-7 on the AT&T Rom and it's working fine.
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Awesome, glad to hear it worked. Thanks for letting me know!
Works !!!!!! You are the MAN!!!
I'm on the ATT Rom, rooted, etc. (H910 Phone)
Is there any reason why my settings_system.xml file would not have the 1763 line in it?
I even copied the file to note pad and did a search just in case I'm going blind. LOL It's not there.
I guess I could add the whole line in manually but I'm not sure that would achieve anything.
It may not be 1763, just search for the actual name "tether_entitlement_check_state". If it still isn't there. Just try to activate hotspot once, let it fail and then check your file.
Thanks. It ended up being 549 closer to the top. I should have tried searching the name instead of the number. Works like a charm now!
Thanks a ton! I'm not even an Unlimited customer (I wish), and I could still use the hotspot without this trick, but I hated the obnoxious "Authenticating..." popup. It was slow, I typically need my hotspot on ASAP when I enable it, and sometimes it would fail. Super annoying.
So thanks for the quality of life trick!
ubergeek77 said:
Thanks a ton! I'm not even an Unlimited customer (I wish), and I could still use the hotspot without this trick, but I hated the obnoxious "Authenticating..." popup. It was slow, I typically need my hotspot on ASAP when I enable it, and sometimes it would fail. Super annoying.
So thanks for the quality of life trick!
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Glad to help! Yeah, that authentication is very annoying.
Hello! So, after G5, now I got V20 and want to share findings on this subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g5/help/hotspot-networks-t3563030
VZ version for this workaround??
Hoping to get this working is there a version of this for VZ v20?
HTCZ715E said:
Hello! So, after G5, now I got V20 and want to share findings on this subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g5/help/hotspot-networks-t3563030
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Thank you. It helped getting the hotspot to work when using a non AT&T sim. Apparently it would try to get authorization from AT&T for the hotspot before that even though it was a different carrier that was being used.
Lg v20: Root
twistedvip said:
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" in your com.android.settings.system just by issuing an adb command. The original value is '5', and this causes the EntitlementcheckService to go through and verify with AT&T's server if you're entitled to use tethering. Any changes through adb never stuck and no SQL Editor gave the option to allow changing the value either. (If you can find a way besides manually editing - for the AT&T variant - feel free to post it here!)
*If you have the H910 AT&T ROM then just skip down to Step 5 and go from there.
1. First we will change a global setting to allow Hotspot without the 'dun' inside of our APN.
Either through adb or Terminal Emulator on your phone use this command:
Code:
For Terminal Emulator:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
For ADB:
adb shell
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
2. We now will need to navigate and change the value from an XML file. You can use whatever you want to edit your files, I always have used the app 'ES File Explorer'.
3. Navigate to /data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml. We will edit this file.
4. Go down to near the very bottom of the file and find:
Code:
<setting id="1763" name="tether_entitlement_check_state" value="5"
package="com.lge.entitlementcheckservice" />
*NOTE: The ID number may be different from 1763.
5. Change the number "5" inside of the quotes to "0".
6. Save the changes and then reboot.
7. You should be able to enable tethering just fine from within your phone now!
Make sure you keep the permissions the same for that system_settings.xml file. If you use the ES File Explorer app, editing it will not change the permissions - so you shouldn't have to worry about anything!
Hopefully this will help out some of you guys. Let me know if you encounter any issues.
Twisted
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This is prob gonna gonna be a dumb question but can you PLEASE help me with HOW to root my LG V20, AT&T so I can make these changes because I'm assuming this is my ONLY option to tether and use my hotspot, I have tried EVERYTHING... Thank You!!
Donnie S said:
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether to root my LG V20, AT&T so I can make these changes because I'm assuming this is my ONLY option to tether and use my hotspot, I have tried EVERYTHING... Thank You!!
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Preach. I need to get my nethunter build back, the kernel was perfectly formed for the v20. Was going to freaking release my own repo, but my Ascurion replacement was, of course, updated to the point of locked bootloader.
Now, I am going to talk to a lawyer about this; the phone updated it's rom and they basically locked the bootloader without permission, which would be fine, but I saw no terms or conditions letting me know it was going to become useless; surely, there isn't like implied consent involved
Hi, I have the same issue as the others.when i restart the phone, Hotspot works but no Internet.
I am on Cricket. When I put my SIM in it created a new APN. I went back to the old APN and my tethering started working. It was not working when on the "Aiowireless" APN that Cricket provided me via MMS when I put my SIM card in.
mego1373 said:
Hi, I have the same issue as the others.when i restart the phone, Hotspot works but no Internet.
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I have the same issue. AT&T 910 unlocked rooted (systemless) with Rogers as my provider APN type includes default,mms,dun,supl
I got past the authentication error and can setup my hotspot. I see the phones connected but they have no internet access.
Am i missing something?
Unfortunately I am not really sure on why the internet is not working. This is still working for me, however I am on AT&T.
When you say the internet is not working - is it working still on your phone and just not any devices connected to your hotspot? Or your phone's data stopped working as well?