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.
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I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?
I think you need to add the $15 tethering package from T-Mobile.
I can connect my G2x without it but not my laptop.
josehp603 said:
I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?
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Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
dc211 said:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
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Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
nickmv said:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
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Have you rooted?
While I haven't used wifi tether for root, I have successfully used Open Garden WiFi Tether and with my root privileges it works great.
nickmv said:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
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I assure you it works. My current rom is just a rooted TMOUS build. This screen shot is my touchpad tethered to the One S as of a few minutes ago.
{
"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",
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I'm on the $20 preferred android data plan which doesn't allow tethering. I can provide a screen shot of that also if you would like.
Try it with or without the routing fix.
Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.
josehp603 said:
Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.
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I suspect the phone requires infrastructure mode for wireless whereas the app is providing a peer to peer connection.
Has anyone tried the non-rooted route for tethering?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332627
This thread says changing the APN will work for the Amaze. I would think it would work for the One S but I don't have it to try that yet. Anyone want to test this method and see if it works?
Thanks.
Update: looks like it does work on the One S too according to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25633847&postcount=112
Roundabout
While I don't understand the technical aspects of tethering a phone, I stumbled upon it when I installed CM7 on my HTC Glacier. Since it was located in the settings area of the phone, I assume that it was the official implementation by Google which was removed via carrier and put back by the great folks at CM. While it may seem the most tedious, if you can find a custom ROM that supports it out of the box then it'll be free (in regards that your carrier won't charge an additional fee as long as you stay within your original data allotment) and it'll probably be the most elegant and stable solution.
Also of note, is that if you tether the round about way, it might work for awhile, but eventually you'll start getting redirected to a T-Mobile page to sign up for a tethering service. You need to change the user agent string in your browser to show that you're using a phone.
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Please post all questions in the Q&A section
Think it sthe SIM
I think the microSIM APN section is locked. I would love if someone who understands the new SIM can explain.
I have the Amaze and was able to edit the APN's on it. But not on this One S and the new Micro SIM.
Don't think it has anything to do with the micro sim. My micro sim is just my old sim cut down.
dc211 said:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
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Worked perfectly for me. Thanks!
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
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Thank you sir!!!!!
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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worked like a charm, i suggest you post it on a new threat so more people know. created an account just to say thanks again!
None of the above is working for me..I have my phone rooted..I have tried Open Garden, wifi teather for root, Barnacle...nothing.. my mac sees the AP but connects and I cannot go to any sites...anyone having any success, please post what you did.
Thanks
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
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Not sure what fields to enter this info i clearly see apn name but where do i enter ". epc.tmobile.com"
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
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This isn't working for me, both stock APNs were already set to epc.tmobile.com and I still get the redirect to purchase the $14.99 addon. I don't understand this because my previous Defy and HD2 had no problem sharing thier connection using stock apps on non rooted roms and my data plan wasn't changed when I got the One S. (I'm on the $20 2gb unlimited plus plan).
Figures that this would pop up after they bought my old phone. Given that they claim not to be able to return it, all they can do to put me back to where I was is setup the tethering addon with a corresponding monthly credit. Tech support opens in 3 hours, though I doubt I'll have much luck without loudly complaining at one of their busier corporate stores.
Way to go Tmo!!!!
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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Hi All,
So I have some info that will hopefully be useful and I also need some help. I am specifically trying to flash the Boost Moto G for use on Seletel.
I have updated with current Selectel PRL (actually tried several), and have updated with my MDN and MIN. Phone just says searching for service. Any suggestions, tips, or success stories? Thanks!!
Here is some Info that is known but sort of spread all over the internet.
Boost Moto G (XT3031)
-The bootloader is unlockable via Motorola Website https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth
- Root works, I used superboot via this guide: http://www.modaco.com/topic/366771-root-your-moto-g-option-1-superboot/
- You can get your SPL/MSL from boost. Some have reported just calling them and asking working. Also they just give it to you on the last page of their activation via the boost website.
- if you need PRL's or other info, this thread by Viper32 has some great info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191&page=7
any help would be greatly appreciated. And thanks to everyone else who has been working on these things!
Thanks!
-Cedar
outside the obvious have you updated your MEID with selectel?
what did you use to set your PRL, MDN, MIN?
How did you your get MSL code? From what I've read calling them or the activation method don't work anymore. The SPCUtility app works, though I have my doubts about why it needs network access to do so.
cpuspeed said:
outside the obvious have you updated your MEID with selectel?
what did you use to set your PRL, MDN, MIN?
How did you your get MSL code? From what I've read calling them or the activation method don't work anymore. The SPCUtility app works, though I have my doubts about why it needs network access to do so.
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I activated the phone with selectel, that went through just fine.
PRL
currently have prl 53340 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/h687s67x7fb771o/53340.prl
its whats on my main selectel phone and works fine. but I also tried several others, none of them have worked.
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MDN and MIN
I'm using what my selectel dealer gave me when I activated a new account for the moto g
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MSL
I got the MSL code from boost, they gave it on the last page of their web activation process
It works fine, I can edit settings on the phone with CDMA workshop and DFS
thanks for the reply
DIAG driver help
Would you mind share how you install the DIAG driver? I installed the MDM, but it doesnot install the driver once the phone is in DIAG mode. My OS is win7 64x. Any idea will be really appreciated. Thanks.
cedarknoll said:
I activated the phone with selectel, that went through just fine.
PRL
currently have prl 53340 -
its whats on my main selectel phone and works fine. but I also tried several others, none of them have worked.
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MDN and MIN
I'm using what my selectel dealer gave me when I activated a new account for the moto g
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MSL
I got the MSL code from boost, they gave it on the last page of their web activation process
It works fine, I can edit settings on the phone with CDMA workshop and DFS
thanks for the reply
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you may want to check out the videos in the first post in this thread for possible settings you're missing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895548
largemaple said:
Would you mind share how you install the DIAG driver? I installed the MDM, but it doesnot install the driver once the phone is in DIAG mode. My OS is win7 64x. Any idea will be really appreciated. Thanks.
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This worked for me also on windows7 64x. sorry for the delay in response been at work.
after you have MDM installed
make sure USB Debug is enabled on phone
boot phone to fastboot
-turn off phone
-hold vol down + pwr buttons and phone should boot into fastboot
select BP Tools from list
-phone should reboot
plug it back into your computer, if it isn't already, windows should try and install more drivers, but will fail.
go to devise manager
-right click on Motorola QC Diag
-manually update drivers
-browse for drivers on computer
-select driver from list
-manufacturer Motorola
-Motorola QC Diag Port
this should get things working, you can also change the COM port form the driver properties in the devise manager if you need to.
hope this works and is clear, I'm getting ready for work so a bit rushed. let me know if you need more info.
cpuspeed said:
you may want to check out the videos in the first post in this thread for possible settings you're missing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895548
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thanks for the reply! I've actually watched that video a bunch, seems like I have everything set right! must be missing something though
thanks again
Thanks a lot. It works out perfectly. But I get the phone to the DIAG mode by dialing ##DIAG#.
cedarknoll said:
This worked for me also on windows7 64x. sorry for the delay in response been at work.
after you have MDM installed
make sure USB Debug is enabled on phone
boot phone to fastboot
-turn off phone
-hold vol down + pwr buttons and phone should boot into fastboot
select BP Tools from list
-phone should reboot
plug it back into your computer, if it isn't already, windows should try and install more drivers, but will fail.
go to devise manager
-right click on Motorola QC Diag
-manually update drivers
-browse for drivers on computer
-select driver from list
-manufacturer Motorola
-Motorola QC Diag Port
this should get things working, you can also change the COM port form the driver properties in the devise manager if you need to.
hope this works and is clear, I'm getting ready for work so a bit rushed. let me know if you need more info.
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cedarknoll said:
thanks for the reply! I've actually watched that video a bunch, seems like I have everything set right! must be missing something though
thanks again
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When I try to get MSL by activatting the phone through boost in the last page without paying for it, my phone has been activated, and assigned a phone number. If you got your MSL in this way, your esn might have been set in boost database. You may call boost to deactivate your phone and release your esn. Hopefully it helps.
largemaple said:
Thanks a lot. It works out perfectly. But I get the phone to the DIAG mode by dialing ##DIAG#.
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When I try to get MSL by activatting the phone through boost in the last page without paying for it, my phone has been activated, and assigned a phone number. If you got your MSL in this way, your esn might have been set in boost database. You may call boost to deactivate your phone and release your esn. Hopefully it helps.
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yeah you can get to DIAG mode with ##DIAG# as well. bit easier for sure if you already have your MSL.
yeah I was wondering if that might be a problem, but it seems like I would at least be getting some service bars from verizon towers. also after boost activated it, I activated it with selectel and they had no problems. I think that would auto deactivate the ESN with boost.....at least that's how its worked for me in the past.
but thats a good thought, thanks!
I changed some settings around and now I'm getting bars for service but my phone says "No Service". same thing if I try and make a call "Mobile Network Unavailable"
I checked to Selectel and my phone number is active and attached to this phones ESN.
any suggestions?
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
cedarknoll said:
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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Good luck with data-- the boost variant has the HA and AAA key field locked down/read-only, so you're never going to get anything above 1x. No matter the password or the SPC code, those nv items are not able to be altered except OTA... at least for now.
Interesting, I haven't really messed with it yet. Others report getting 3g to work on the boost version just fine. But like I said I haven't messed with it
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Interesting, I haven't really messed with it yet. Others report getting 3g to work on the boost version just fine. But like I said I haven't messed with it
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Let me know what you figure out with data. I know it can be done. I'm thinking of picking one up to mess around with. I wouldn't mind paying someone to flash but as much as I swap around phones I'd go broke. Rather just buy the instructions for the more tricky parts.
mkarps said:
Let me know what you figure out with data. I know it can be done. I'm thinking of picking one up to mess around with. I wouldn't mind paying someone to flash but as much as I swap around phones I'd go broke. Rather just buy the instructions for the more tricky parts.
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3g is working great now. getting good speeds and its not intermittent at all. for some reason when I only had 1x working it was super intermittent.
anyway I've been hesitant to write a "guide" because this is the first phone I've flashed and I definitely did a lot of trial and error. there are some steps where I foolishly changed several settings at once, and admittedly have no idea if they all needed to be changed or if just one of them made the difference.
also its still not 100%, I haven't gotten MMS or viocemail notification to work. haha. I'm using the apk from @Viper32 in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191 for voicemail notification but it never worked for me. and I just downloaded 8sms from the play store and changed the settings, but still no MMS, even when not connected to wifi. so I'll have to mess with those things later.
anyway I didn't use a donor phone for data. the only programs I used where trial versions of cdma workshop, dfs, and qpst. I think the step that did the trick for 3g was using qpst to write 10.key to a new folder called DMU.
1.connect phone in diag mode to your computer
2.open qpst configuration, make sure your phone port is there and phone is active.
3. open efs explorer from the start clients menu
4.on the Left side of the efs explorer. right click and go to new > directory
5. name the directory "DMU" without the quotation marks then
6. place the 10.key file into that directory by drag and drop then exit qpst
i think those are the steps that gave me 3g after everything else was flashed but maybe others have more info!
thanks
cedar
for MMS have you tried verizon's app from the app store? I initially used it and tested MMS and it worked.
I changed the apn settings under ##data## and then tried the stock messaging app for MMS and it worked.
MMSC = http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
Port = 80
Proxy = null
as for voicemail notice. it doesn't work and I don't think its going to work. i think this has something to do with some of the system sprint firmware and differences in the voicemail notification message sent between sprint and verizon networks.
I use youmail app from the app store for voicemail.
I'm having some trouble getting better than 1xRTT data after trying the 10.key into DMU folder trick.
Do you mind posting some of your NAM/Data/Mobile IP tabs from DFS? (with private info crossed out)
Would like to understand if the options I have on/off/selected are in the ball park.
Here are my settings to achieve 1xRTT
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@cpuspeed thanks for the info. good to know about voicemail notification. those are the settings I have for MMS. I haven't tried loading an actual APN file, I was just changing settings in ##data# and in the sms program itself. so maybe I will try that.
@imkey EDIT: sent you a pm with my settings. I could also post it here if people want. but I really have no idea if my settings are correct. seem to be working though.
cedarknoll said:
EDIT: sent you a pm with my settings. I could also post it here if people want. but I really have no idea if my settings are correct. seem to be working though.
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Awesome work, cedarknoll! Please do post your settings here. Thank you!
i keep getting same thing.... mobile number not active....invalid account.... how did you get around that for talk n text
cedarknoll said:
I changed some settings around and now I'm getting bars for service but my phone says "No Service". same thing if I try and make a call "Mobile Network Unavailable"
I checked to Selectel and my phone number is active and attached to this phones ESN.
any suggestions?
#EDIT#
ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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I just picked one up at target for 79. I am going to mess around with it. If will try and put up a guide also to help out if I can get everything figured out and organized. For 100 bucks or less this would be a great phone to get a guide for to help some do-it-yourselfer's out.
NK4 Stock rooted, I am using the built in hotspot, I keep getting the pop up saying that turning on wifi will disable hotspot. I can't get it to stop popping up I'm not trying to turn the wifi on, it is turning it on by itself. I have disabled connection optimizer and smart network switch, don't know what else to do. Any advice? Thanks.
This is your best bet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799050
[Guides & Links] THE GALAXY S5 UNIFIED MODS THREAD
Comet1966 said:
NK4 Stock rooted, I am using the built in hotspot, I keep getting the pop up saying that turning on wifi will disable hotspot. I can't get it to stop popping up I'm not trying to turn the wifi on, it is turning it on by itself. I have disabled connection optimizer and smart network switch, don't know what else to do. Any advice? Thanks.
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1. You should update to OA6 because NK4 was leaked. 2. This happens on stock ROMS and not just Samsung. Happens on HTC, LG and probably others. But... as @metalfan78 said the link he posted will be your best bet
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elwood said:
1. You should update to OA6 because NK4 was leaked. 2. This happens on stock ROMS and not just Samsung. Happens on HTC, LG and probably others. But... as @metalfan78 said the link he posted will be your best bet
April was Autism Awareness Month. Sent from My Galaxy S5
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What do you mean by leaked? I really hate Samsung's version of 5.0.
Comet1966 said:
What do you mean by leaked? I really hate Samsung's version of 5.0.
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Sorry i miss read your post I seen NKD not NK4. You are still Kitkat. Either way it is common for that to happen, even when complete stock out of box
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Comet1966 said:
NK4 Stock rooted, I am using the built in hotspot, I keep getting the pop up saying that turning on wifi will disable hotspot. I can't get it to stop popping up I'm not trying to turn the wifi on, it is turning it on by itself. I have disabled connection optimizer and smart network switch, don't know what else to do. Any advice? Thanks.
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Hi Comet, were you able to get rid of this? It drives me CRAZY because there are two different messages:
"Enabling Hotspot will turn off Wifi" with the options "CANCEL" or "OK" and you have to hit "OK"...
then..
"Turning on Wi-Fi will disable Hotspot" with the options "CANCEL" or "OK" and you have to hit "CANCEL"
And my muscle-memory is always trying to tap it without reading it and I have to sit there and say, okay, is my hotspot on, yes, hit cancel... ARG
I was going to dig into the method linked to by elwood, but I have to dust off the old Windows computer, wherever it is.
did anyone ever figure out this issue? i am on stock SM-N910P, OG5 and i get the same thing like every 5 seconds
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Does anyone have a fix for this i'm on GO5 latest firmware on note 4
Hi I have solved this issue, please thank me if this fixes your problem: Solution found! It hasn't come up for ten minutes and it was popping up every 60 seconds before. Go to settings and search for connections optimizer. Disable both boxes. Make sure you have all 3 boxes checked in advanced wireless settings as well, or it will still come up. That is correct, it doesn't make sense, but those 3 boxes that allow wifi to scan in background, notify of networks, and smart switch need to stay ON. Strangely my 4g LTE speed got much higher when I turned off connections optimizer as well.
It will work for 5 minutes. Then it will come back again. I have tried different ways and nothing can do it
I'm getting this as well. I've even watched the WiFi toggle and seen it come on and then quickly shut off. I'm gonna use app ops to hopefully pin point the service causing it.
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Any luck? I hope that it is a system app that can be disabled
eankk said:
Any luck? I hope that it is a system app that can be disabled
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Was working on other things. Haven't started it. Shouldn't take long once I start it though. I'm trying to log package names of the apps which are trying to turn it on. I'll probably get the module done today.
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eankk said:
Any luck? I hope that it is a system app that can be disabled
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I found it to be the itsonservice found inside the /carrier directory. Don't delete the entire carrier directory though :3 just the app directory that holds the apk for itson.
I now have to fix my phone. yay. xD
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So I restored my backup of /carrier. It rebooted and reinstalled itson -.-
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Delete the following:
/carrier/itson
/carrier/itson_enabled
/system/vendor/itson
/system/priv-app/<anything with "itson" in its name>
Then you should be good. I also think the stock kernel holds stuff about it from my Googling.
Thank you. I wasn't too comfortable with deleting right out the gate, so i renamed the files and folders you mentioned above. Once I rebooted, I haven't seen the prompt since. (A good 6+ hrs ago.)
Thanks again for sharing., this was driving me crazy.
rawkusx said:
Thank you. I wasn't too comfortable with deleting right out the gate, so i renamed the files and folders you mentioned above. Once I rebooted, I haven't seen the prompt since. (A good 6+ hrs ago.)
Thanks again for sharing., this was driving me crazy.
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No problem. My battery life has gotten a lot better too.
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I was playing around with the bands my phone is connecting to and stumbled upon Itson, by accident. If you have or know your MLS code press ##3282# ,click edit and scroll down to Itson. Disable it and you won't have to delete or rename the files. I noticed that since I had already renamed mine, the system has it marked as disabled by default. (Probably because it can't find the files. Hah!)
I'm glad you guys figures it out, thank you!!!
So in order to use this fix though you must be rooted?
elesbb said:
I found it to be the itsonservice found inside the /carrier directory. Don't delete the entire carrier directory though :3 just the app directory that holds the apk for itson.
I now have to fix my phone. yay. xD
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So I restored my backup of /carrier. It rebooted and reinstalled itson -.-
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Delete the following:
/carrier/itson
/carrier/itson_enabled
/system/vendor/itson
/system/priv-app/<anything with "itson" in its name>
Then you should be good. I also think the stock kernel holds stuff about it from my Googling.
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So in order to use this fix though you must be 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.
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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?