Wi-Fi tethering? - T-Mobile LG G5 Questions & Answers

Now that we have root will Wi-Fi tethering be obtainable? I didn't see it mention in the v10 forums as being done yet either. Maybe T-Mobile has that blocked?
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You should try out Wifi Tether Router. It's a paid app on the app store that is pretty sweet. I have it working on the Galaxy Note 4. T-Mobile has gotten really good at blocking it but I've had more recent success with it.
If you get the app please report back to us if it worked or not!

I tried it but yes T-Mobile had gotten better at blocking. When I use it it continues to turn wifi on, even after I end the app the wifi will continue to turn on. I ran out and bought the phone AGAIN as soon as I saw it was rooted in hopes I could get tethering working. I'm returning the phone, it'll be the last carrier phone I ever buy.
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I don't know if that's a T-Mobile blocking issue as much as it might just be a problem with that version of the app. You should see if previous versions work better first.

Maybe I should have. I'm going to wait for the next round of Nexus phones.
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Unable to update prl and profile on sprint

So after rooting my.nexus s I forgot to update my profile and prl, now I was waiting for a call and never got it but apperently the phone is.not receiving calls, those anyone know if it has to do with rooting? Data works fine I think.is weird cause I root a few evos and never had this problem but to update prl and profile it looks like the nexus call some weird number
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Nvm guys is sprint messing up now is on roaming and never had it at home and I know is sprint cause my wife just got home and her phone is roaming to and I haven't done anything to hers and she.never had roaming in the last year
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I have the same issue and I am not roaming. I have tried Rooted and Unrooted. I personally think it is a Sprint issue as you suggest but I also think it is a Qualcom/Samsung issue. I have a new one coming in tomorrow. If it exhibits the same behavior I will wait it out.
wild1z said:
I have the same issue and I am not roaming. I have tried Rooted and Unrooted. I personally think it is a Sprint issue as you suggest but I also think it is a Qualcom/Samsung issue. I have a new one coming in tomorrow. If it exhibits the same behavior I will wait it out.
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Yeah probably roaming when away at home and I still wasn't sole to update, I updated my wife's phone no problem tho so idk I ma keep trying in different places today while I'm at work
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Try *#*#786#*#* then hit reset. It will ask for msl.
I wasnt able to update either but this fixed it
Uncle Jimmy says hello
snandlal said:
Try *#*#786#*#* then hit reset. It will ask for msl.
I wasnt able to update either but this fixed it
Uncle Jimmy says hello
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Msl reader doesn't work on this phone, what other way to get it?
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Pnever mind I found a way to get the msl
Here is a link from anyone one the wants to get it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093987
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After installing everything it work great thanks
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Nexus 5 does not support tethering?

I have heard that nexus 5 does not support tethering. Could anyone who has a nexus 5 at hand test it?
Isn't it more of a software than hardware feature. All of my phones have had WiFi tethering thanks to AOKP.
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Teathering is a native option, and has been for quite a while... nothings changed in 4.4. Jeeeenx is right it is a software thing, so some carriers choose to disable it. Technically I'm not allowed to do it on my contract, but the carrier has no way of knowing if you do or not.
Jeeeenx said:
Isn't it more of a software than hardware feature. All of my phones have had WiFi tethering thanks to AOKP.
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Yup its software. Every phone has had WiFi tethering, it was even built into the stock ROM.
taoxhui said:
I have heard that nexus 5 does not support tethering. Could anyone who has a nexus 5 at hand test it?
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Yes you can. You can set-up USB tethering, Bluetooth tethering, and also setup portable wi-fi hotspot
I hope so. However, i got this info from reliable source so i just want to see whether anyone has tried that or not. I am guessing google intentionally disabled it or it is not ready for kitkat?
There's usually an app for that.
taoxhui said:
I hope so. However, i got this info from reliable source so i just want to see whether anyone has tried that or not. I am guessing google intentionally disabled it or it is not ready for kitkat?
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The google n5/kit kat demo video from the UK (Androidizen? or similar ) , showed the same tethering/hotspot feature we have on our google Gnex and n4.
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Got my Nexus 5 today from CFW. I can confirm tethering works fine.
irhut said:
Got my Nexus 5 today from CFW. I can confirm tethering works fine.
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Sounds great. Thanks
5Ghz Wifi Tethering?
Question, has anyone tried Wifi tethering on the 5GHz band? In 4.3 and lower tethering only worked on 2.4Ghz no matter what I set the phone to use... just wondering if this changed at all in KitKat?

[Q] Looking to update PRL on Sprint...

Looking for a way to update my own PRL running on the Sprint network. I have my MSL and already enabled the other LTE bands so I know that functions correctly. Thanks!
I am wanting to do this as well. Dial codes work but i cant find the one to write the prl. On samsung TW roms its ##DATA## but that dosnt work here. I tied *#*#data#*#* and that shows some menus but none to wright the prl
Seems like I remember seeing that there is a SprintHiddenMenu.apk that ships with the phone. Do you see it in /system/app? Not sure if it will have a PRL update option, but might be worth a look. I'll be using mine on Sprint too, so I'd be interested to know what you find.
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It's in the menu.
Settings/Wireless&Networks/More/Mobile networks/Carrier Settings
Woot!
I'm trying to do it manually so I can put prl 00001 on it
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ricersniper said:
I'm trying to do it manually so I can put prl 00001 on it
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You and me both
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I wouldn't be surprised if sprint hasn't had enough of your 00001 prl flashing.
Anyone figure out how to do this? We need diag mode, diag driver and probably a new version of qpst.
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Definitely still looking...I saw they figured out how to do it with the LG G2 so since this phone is loosely similar I imagine the process should be close. The G2 has to have a diag mode enabled...I really think the key is figuring what dialer code this actually is.
Looking forward to this too. LTE keeps breaking after 30 seconds or so, not that the speeds are any good in Chicago anyway. Can't wait to do some Verizon roaming. Being stuck on Sprint 3g is not ideal.
Yeah but the problem is the LG G2 does not have the same software. This phone isn't only built for Sprint so I have a feeling it will be more difficult.
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It is built for Sprint. That's why it works on Sprint. It's capable of running on every network short done lte stuff with Verizon. It won't run Verizon as a primary but does roam there. I'm sure there is a way just weather or not you will have to use cdma tool to do it.
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Has there been any new info on this? My girl is almost about to activate her Nexus 5 (once the sim card arrives). But really need to be able to force roam or at least use 00001 prl.
Bumpity Bump. You guys figured anything out yet? Would love to use the corporate PRL for actual 3G roaming.
Bump :X
Hoping someone finds something soon. I always roam on Verizon at my house but my plan only lets me use 1x... Need dat 3G xD.

Is this possible on nexus 5 on T-Mobile?

I know the nexus 5 on T-Mobile does not have the WiFi calling feature. I don't know if that is due to lack of hardware or software. With that, I was wondering if it was possible being rooted by means of a ROM or kernel or some sort of mod?
If so, could you kindly point me in the direction of it?
Thank you,
Whiteice
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There's no mod for this at the moment. Not sure what the restriction is but I've seen it asked many times here. You may learn the restriction if you search
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rootSU said:
There's no mod for this at the moment. Not sure what the restriction is but I've seen it asked many times here. You may learn the restriction if you search
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there's alot of stuff that tmobile has to add to the phone for it to be able to work. some framework, APIs, and special RIL.
its not possible since none of this information is known.
WhiteiceDMSTech said:
I know the nexus 5 on T-Mobile does not have the WiFi calling feature. I don't know if that is due to lack of hardware or software. With that, I was wondering if it was possible being rooted by means of a ROM or kernel or some sort of mod?
If so, could you kindly point me in the direction of it?
Thank you,
Whiteice
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I just purchased my N5 from T-mo last month here in the states. One of the features that sold me on it was the ability for it to do calls over wifi. I have tested it as I was in Canada and when calling my v-mail it did not recognise my caller-id so it prompted me for a password. So long story short, it should be able to call over WiFi natively.
This is just my $0.02
It can't
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the_candyman said:
I just purchased my N5 from T-mo last month here in the states. One of the features that sold me on it was the ability for it to do calls over wifi. I have tested it as I was in Canada and when calling my v-mail it did not recognise my caller-id so it prompted me for a password. So long story short, it should be able to call over WiFi natively.
This is just my $0.02
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the nexus 5 doesnt have the software nor, very importantly, tmobiles framework for wifi calling to work. the great thing about owning nexus devices is that carriers do not have access to them to install all their carrier crap on them, wifi calling being one of those. its not as simple as just installing an app to have it work. it needs tmobiles framework built into it as well.

WiFi and HD Calling Improvements

Verizon’s latest update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge brings Wi-Fi and HD Calling improvements.
To check for the update, head into Settings>About phone>Software updates>Check for updates.
Before you download:
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon Wireless network connection.
Ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
I saw and downloaded the update. We use WiFi calling since we live in sticks and cell signal here is week. We had noticed poor quality recently, hopefully this update helps.
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We've NEVER had luck with Wi-Fi calling. We have 75 MB Comcast connection and when the phone rings, it always disconnects when I answer, or a few seconds after.
Does anyone else have this going on? We can't even use it. We've heard from others that it's a great feature, just we can't get it working.
Anyone else upgraded? How is it? Does it make a noticeable difference in volte?
Updated and the phone seems identical. WiFi calling seems hit or miss for me: it sometimes connects, and sometimes sounds all right, but no real change from before.
Can someone confirm FoxFi works on update?
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After dealing with so-so signal strength and ZERO wifi calling abilities with this Verizon phone, tech support is sending me a new SIM card. They said if that doesn't fix my issues, they'll send me a new phone right away.
If you're having problems, I'd suggest going the same route.
s197 said:
Can someone confirm FoxFi works on update?
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Yup.
Delete
I notice if I got both CELL and WIFI on... and my cell is weak and "jumps" to wifi calling, people say I "sound like a frog".
If I go to airplane mode and turn cell on - everything sounds crystal clear to both sides
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Yup.
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You using Foxfi for wireless tethering I assume? Are you on the latest software version? I am thinking about unrooting and switching to that but I fear I may regret it...
flooritnfly said:
You using Foxfi for wireless tethering I assume? Are you on the latest software version? I am thinking about unrooting and switching to that but I fear I may regret it...
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I installed the latest Verizon update to my s6 and FoxFi still worked, that's all I can say.
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You using Foxfi for wireless tethering I assume? Are you on the latest software version? I am thinking about unrooting and switching to that but I fear I may regret it...
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Yes so far FoxFi works perfectly on the latest update.
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s197 said:
Yes so far FoxFi works perfectly on the latest update.
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The latest update of Marshmallow for VZW S6, correct? I'm not even sure what the build number is I'm way back on OE2
That's lollipop 5.02
flooritnfly said:
The latest update of Marshmallow for VZW S6, correct? I'm not even sure what the build number is I'm way back on OE2
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Yes latest MM for Verizon released this month.
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