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Would someone be able to supply me with the APN settings for my Galaxy S 4g? This idiot just deleted his. I thought something was wrong with my phone because I had lost all ability to use packet data over anything but Wi-Fi. So while troubleshooting I deleted the default without backing it up. I did figure out why I lost data though. Did you know T-Mobile expects you to pay them EVERY month? The wife thought I paid it and I thought she had.
It's paid now, but I can't find anything here or on google that references that they are specifically for SGS4G. Does it matter? Can I use any?
BTW, if anyone knows any alternate config for APN that claims improved speeds I may as well use those. Never wanted to before because I'm satisfied with my speed, but since I'm adding them back....
Have you tried reseting APN to defaults?
Press the Menu Key
Tap on Settings
Tap on Wireless and network
Tap on Mobile networks
Tap on Access point names
Press the Menu Key and tap on Reset to Default
Don't know if that will work for ya... but other than that you have to call tmobile/yourmobilecarrier to get the settings.
T-Money said:
Would someone be able to supply me with the APN settings for my Galaxy S 4g? This idiot just deleted his. I thought something was wrong with my phone because I had lost all ability to use packet data over anything but Wi-Fi. So while troubleshooting I deleted the default without backing it up. I did figure out why I lost data though. Did you know T-Mobile expects you to pay them EVERY month? The wife thought I paid it and I thought she had.
It's paid now, but I can't find anything here or on google that references that they are specifically for SGS4G. Does it matter? Can I use any?
BTW, if anyone knows any alternate config for APN that claims improved speeds I may as well use those. Never wanted to before because I'm satisfied with my speed, but since I'm adding them back....
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I'm not at my computer right now. But go to the vibrant section and look for the think tank removing data throttle thread. Or Google T-Mobile apn settings and manually enter them on the phone.
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I'm Good Now
Thanks to golmar n blackphnx for the reply, I had googled and found some before posting, but wasn't sure if I it was one size fits all. I tried what you suggested Golmar and it worked except I needed to take a couple more steps beyond your post. You got me in the right direction though. If any other boneheads ever does the same as me, follow the below:
1. Follow steps given by Golmar in post 2 to get to your APN settings but you won't have restore defaults when selecting menu (system won't let you if you do not have any APN. Only can choose to create a new one or cancel from the pop up)
2. What you will see if you have no APN stored is it goes directly to a dialogue asking if you want to create a new one or cancel. Say yes and you get a full form asking for all the detailed APN info (If you say no/cancel it exits back to the previous menu).
3. Enter Name (doesn't matter what) and then epc.tmobile.com in the APN field don't know if you need APN, but I put it in.
4. Now, when you select menu you will have option to Save or Discard. Select Save.
5. Saving brings you to the screen you normally would see to select default APN or another one if you had created. (If you just went through these steps you should see just 1 named whatever you entered in step 3.)
6. At this point you can select menu and choose to restore defaults. Your default APN will return and the dummy just created will be removed.
Good to know!
this is for the att ICS leak 4.0.4
open sqlite
settings storage
settings.db
settings line 113
value is set to 1
edit record to 'disabled"
reboot
should have mobile hotspot!
hit thanks if i helped ya!!
Just a small contribution: if you don't have SQLite you can find the database in the file /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Open it on any database editor, then go on the section settings and look for the "entitlement_check" field and change its value to zero.
Mine was on line 148.
neither method worked for me, i get the following error:
"Update failed- error code 14: unable to open database file."
fran7382, where did you saw this error?
Here I copied the file /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db to my sdcard, edited it with aSQLiteManager on the Atrix 2, and copied it back to the original directory.
By the way, if someone had a problem to configure an APN with DUN type, you can do it editing the file /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db and putting the "DUN" directly in the field.
i get the error right after i try to change it to disabled or 0.
fran7382 said:
i get the error right after i try to change it to disabled or 0.
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And you're rooted ? Saying allow when superuser asked permission?
It's easy to select deny since the selections are reversed on ICS. I've got to get back in the habit of watching for that myself. Because Jim is a frickin God.
Works like a champ.
NOTE: Do not add quotes on disabled Reboot is mandatory for database change to be recognized !
Mine was line 148 also.
I have changed that line with sqlite and now i can activate mobile hotspot. When i do however i get an error now saying "mobile data link lost" Anyone have any suggestions?
I am using this phone on straight talk and have changed my apn if that has anything to do with it.
I'm definitely rooted, I even uninstalled and re-installed sqlite editor and allowed superuser permission. Oh well lol, maybe this way I can stay under the 2 GB limit.
Lol. You can also go to system/app and rename entitlementservice.apk and it's related file. (one other with a similar name) to .bak files and reboot. This fixes it also, makes it so you can use Webtop 3.0 without it *****ing about the entitlement check and kicking you off either.
Daiskei said:
Lol. You can also go to system/app and rename entitlementservice.apk and it's related file. (one other with a similar name) to .bak files and reboot. This fixes it also, makes it so you can use Webtop 3.0 without it *****ing about the entitlement check and kicking you off either.
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What is the other one with a similar name? I changed entitlementservice.apk but when I went to start hotspot, settings force closes. Not sure if its because I never found the other file or because I am running SCV7. Any suggestions? Thanks
Daiskei said:
Lol. You can also go to system/app and rename entitlementservice.apk and it's related file. (one other with a similar name) to .bak files and reboot. This fixes it also, makes it so you can use Webtop 3.0 without it *****ing about the entitlement check and kicking you off either.
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it does "fix" the lapdock kick, but you still cant use mobile hotspot, its a lesser fix than this one.
Stephenxda said:
I have changed that line with sqlite and now i can activate mobile hotspot. When i do however i get an error now saying "mobile data link lost" Anyone have any suggestions?
I am using this phone on straight talk and have changed my apn if that has anything to do with it.
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I had the same issue at first. It ended up being cuz I had mobile data turned off. I just assumed it would come on automatically. If thats not it then I got nothing.
hello, i found the answer here: http://www.pantz.org/software/sqlite/unabletoopendbsqliteerror.html
you need to change permissions to folder, db and journal files, then edit record with sqlite.
INCORRECT.
souljaboy said:
it does "fix" the lapdock kick, but you still cant use mobile hotspot, its a lesser fix than this one.
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It ABSOLUTELY enables mobile hotspot on your device. I just did it and connected my GFs Nexus 7 to my Atrix 2 hotspot. You MUST reboot your device after modifying the line in SQLite, (as mentioned above). Now the bad news...your carrier will most likely find out if you abuse the hotspot. Also, it drains the battery like a SOB. Good luck.
eviljonny1 said:
It ABSOLUTELY enables mobile hotspot on your device. I just did it and connected my GFs Nexus 7 to my Atrix 2 hotspot. You MUST reboot your device after modifying the line in SQLite, (as mentioned above). Now the bad news...your carrier will most likely find out if you abuse the hotspot. Also, it drains the battery like a SOB. Good luck.
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I think it was the statement was referring to the "go to system/app and rename entitlementservice.apk and it's related file. (one other with a similar name) to .bak files and reboot. This fixes it also, makes it so you can use Webtop 3.0 without it *****ing about the entitlement check and kicking you off either."
Not the editing with SQLite. That fix has been around for quite a long time.
Hello,
I want to buy Samsung Stratosphere 2 SCH-i415 from someone who got it from Verizon.
I don't live in US and I want to use it in other country. If I unlock it - can I use it with any mobile carrier?
Thanks
Hey, was looking around the forum for something else and stumbled onto this thread.
Maybe you've already solved this, but here's the answer is anyone else are looking;
First off, if the phone has been activated first time with a verizon sim card in the US already, it should be unlocked and ready for calling and sms. Verizon doesn't sim lock the phone, only lock APN's for GPRS/3G traffic (solution for that below)
Just bought this phone off ebay, got it to Norway and set about using it with a norwegian sim card.
First thing I needed to do was bypass the verizon setup wizard, as it just kept saying "non-verizon sim" and asking me to reboot.
The solution for this was remarkably simple, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=36lfn9sBo70
"1. Make sure you are on the select language screen.
2. Tap bottom left, Tap bottom right, Tap bottom left, Tap bottom right, Press Volume Up Key in that exact same order. Watch video if you are confused.
3. All Done. "
Next is rooting, need to do this for the next steps;
Depending on what software you have (4.0.4 or 4.1.2), grab the system image from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078615 (page 8 for 4.0.4, page 7 for 4.1.2)
Then we want to remove the annoying "non-verizon sim" notification;
Use Titanium Backup pro to freeze the app called "Setup Wizard 1.0" (the one with verizon logo on it, not the version 1.3 one)
Job done. Now you can freely use any sim card anywhere for calling and sms (afaik)
For GPRS/3G traffic you will need to add your APN settings, but Verizon has locked this menu, so we need another way in.
I used "APN Manager Pro" to add my carriers APN data, the app found it in the database and did everything for me.
There are probably other, free ways to do this (editing apn xml file manually and so on) but I found this app well worth the few bucks they charge for it.
If you want to do it manually there are some other guides around here, and googling will get you some hints too.
The only problem I have left now is trying to get mine updated to Jelly Bean, as Verizon only uses OTA update, and won't let me do it from Norway with a non-verizon sim card, but I have faith we will find a solution for this too.
Otherwise a great phone for the full-qwerty addicts out there :good:
Hey I in sweden using a swedish sim card and I got the gprs/3g to work somehow without rooting. I managed to upgrade the firmware via wifi, and I think that opened the apn settings. but my main question is if its possible to open the 4G cause it only has gprs/3G now. and I wonder if u also just get gprs/3g or do get 4g also?
It can't be this easy can it?
9lz said:
Hey, was looking around the forum for something else and stumbled onto this thread.
Maybe you've already solved this, but here's the answer is anyone else are looking;
First off, if the phone has been activated first time with a verizon sim card in the US already, it should be unlocked and ready for calling and sms. Verizon doesn't sim lock the phone, only lock APN's for GPRS/3G traffic (solution for that below)
Just bought this phone off ebay, got it to Norway and set about using it with a norwegian sim card.
First thing I needed to do was bypass the verizon setup wizard, as it just kept saying "non-verizon sim" and asking me to reboot.
The solution for this was remarkably simple, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=36lfn9sBo70
"1. Make sure you are on the select language screen.
2. Tap bottom left, Tap bottom right, Tap bottom left, Tap bottom right, Press Volume Up Key in that exact same order. Watch video if you are confused.
3. All Done. "
Next is rooting, need to do this for the next steps;
Depending on what software you have (4.0.4 or 4.1.2), grab the system image from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078615 (page 8 for 4.0.4, page 7 for 4.1.2)
Then we want to remove the annoying "non-verizon sim" notification;
Use Titanium Backup pro to freeze the app called "Setup Wizard 1.0" (the one with verizon logo on it, not the version 1.3 one)
Job done. Now you can freely use any sim card anywhere for calling and sms (afaik)
For GPRS/3G traffic you will need to add your APN settings, but Verizon has locked this menu, so we need another way in.
I used "APN Manager Pro" to add my carriers APN data, the app found it in the database and did everything for me.
There are probably other, free ways to do this (editing apn xml file manually and so on) but I found this app well worth the few bucks they charge for it.
If you want to do it manually there are some other guides around here, and googling will get you some hints too.
The only problem I have left now is trying to get mine updated to Jelly Bean, as Verizon only uses OTA update, and won't let me do it from Norway with a non-verizon sim card, but I have faith we will find a solution for this too.
Otherwise a great phone for the full-qwerty addicts out there :good:
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Great thanks! I will be testing this out later today. I hope it works!
confirmation
hey guys,
i can confirm i got this working on china mobile with some changes.
didnt find a database option in apn manager. i found the manual data here: (pm for link. not enough posts to make links apparently)
also found in order to get apn manager to save a new apn i needed to make it a system app with titanium.
also found, you dont need apn manager at all. if you go to settings ->more settings->mobile networks->access point names and then hit the "menue" button (three vertical dots at the bottom right of the phone), you get an option to add access point. fill out your info, and hit that button again, and you will see an option to save.
hope that helps someone else.
Look at the thread [Q] Rooting the Samsung Stratosphere II? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078615&page=27) at page 27 post #262 how to get a rooted image of MF1.
And in the same thread at page 31 post #305 how to get a rooted image of MJ2 which is currently (feb 2014) the latest ROM version for Stratosphere II.
Thanks to kado01 for his work.
I has been confirmed that the Stratosphere II can be rooted by the saferoot method.
Look in the above link at page 26 post #257.
Since version MF1 you can easily access the APN settings. So, no need to install any APN manager.
I have simply added the APN settings for my network provider manually and it works great.
And finally please take a look at the above thread at page 31 post #308 and the following to help kado01 get an unbrick file for his problem?
I can't do it because I am unable to upgrade my phone to MJ2 with the MJ2 bootloader because I don't live in the US and my phone is not activated on Verizons network. I can only install kado01's MJ2 rooted image.
Thanks.
Add new APN possible
How to add apn to verizon samasung galaxy stratosphere 2 i415 (Root required)
(I found this from some forum while I was searching for how to add APN for my brothers Verizon S3. It worked 100%. All credits go to the guy who posted it there. I didn't remember the address. And sorry for my bad english.)
Go to market install BuildProp Editor
Once installed find and open Build Prop Editor
Hit the menu button and select Edit
Scroll to the bottom of screen and add the following lines
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
Hit the save button at the top right hand corner of the screen(looks like a disk)
Once this is done saving restart the phone
After restarting go to Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names>Menu Button>+ New APN
Add desired carriers APN info, when finished hit menu button and save
Power down and change to your desired SIM card if you hadn't already done so
Power back on and go to Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks> Access Point Names (if done properly you should see the APN data you entered for your respective carrier).
Select the respective APN listing and then you should have working data
Congrats you can now natively add in any APN desired.
- Alexander -
When you buy a new phone for your child. You want it must be a cool phone, but you also don't want your child uses WiFi function.
I have seen many people wondering here and there to Disable the WiFi permanently in their device. So i thought to make a thread regarding this.
I have seen many posts asking to remove or rename the WiFi Modules to Disable the WiFi but when i tried that unfortunately it failed to delete the Module.
So i moved on for another step and found easy steps to Disable WiFi permanently
Tested & worked in HTC M8 (4.4.2) & Nexus 5 (5.1)
This is a simple trick played in Build.prop which can disable the WiFi of your device for ever.
All you need is :
Rooted Device
ES File Explorer
RB Text Editor
First of all i recommend you to make a system backup with TWRP
here we go :
1. Open ES File Explorer and get Root access
2. Go to system folder and open Build.prop using RB Text Editor (i recommend you to backup original file)
3. Remove the below mentioned lines in Build.prop
Code:
[COLOR="red"]wifi.interface=
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=[/COLOR]
4. save it and reboot!!
You can notice that WiFi buttons are no longer in use
Warning!
Im not responsible for any damage caused. Always Make Backup
Disclaimers:
PM me before you post!
#Reserved
Does this cause problems with broadcasting a Hotspot?
olearius said:
Does this cause problems with broadcasting a Hotspot?
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No i guess
did not test that yet
please before i install new version of cm 12 how i can edit wifi to not turn on auto
Is there any Way to Disable Mobile Network Internet also ? Like 2G Edge , 3G ,4G etc.,
There is manual option to Disable Data Usage.
Is there any permanent Solution ?
Yes you can disable data permanently....
ashu55 said:
Is there any Way to Disable Mobile Network Internet also ? Like 2G Edge , 3G ,4G etc.,
There is manual option to Disable Data Usage.
Is there any permanent Solution ?
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From my experience you have three options: 1. go into settings and disable your data that way, 2. download an app that allows for easy data on/off switching or 3. which I'm going to do myself when I buy a new (used ebay) phone in the next couple weeks for someone: contact my prepaid carrier and ask them to "disable the data". They can do this at the carrier-level. This will prevent a child for example from re-enabling the data just by clicking a button on their phone. I just verified with my carrier today that they can in fact do this. Good luck!
Hello .. sir ... I had seen that file in that text editor .. i dont found that coding... Nw what i can do.. pls tell me...
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This did not work for my phone, as those program lines are not present in my build.prop folder, but I found a solution for my Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (6.0.1) that I know many others are looking for, it will probably work for all the galaxy models or at least some of them. Here it is:
1. Root your phone using "oneclickroot.com", they will do everything for you, including installing TWRP and SuperSU. Be sure to pay attention to how to access TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project)... for me it was by holding down the volume up, home, and power keys simultaneously and then releasing the power key on seeing red letters. It might vary phone to phone.
2. Make a system backup with TWRP after rooting by accessing TWRP and simply clicking "backup" and then swipe. In the event that you need to restore just access TWRP and click and swipe "restore".
3. Use a file managing app like "Root Browser" by JRummy from google play to go into these file folders: "system/etc/wifi"
4. In the Wifi folder delete the first four files:
bcmdhd_apsta.bin
bcmdhd_ibss.bin
bcmd_mfg.bin
bcmd_sta.bin
4. Now reboot your phone by simply turning it off and back on again.
5. All done, your phone's wifi will no longer work.
6. If for whatever reason you don't want to be able to get it back ever again, just go delete your system backup in TWRP and you won't be able to get it back.
If you don't see these files in your phone after rooting, don't be discouraged. I figured it out with a little experimentation and I knew absolutely nothing about programming or androids... I still don't. Just make a system backup with TWRP and experiment by deleting different files that have "Wifi" in their name. Only delete one at a time or a small group of files at a time, and restart the phone every time as programming changes will not take effect until you do. Every time you brick (disable) the phone, just use TWRP to restore your OS (Operating System) using your TWRP backup. It only takes about 2 minutes to restore every time. I bricked my phone about 4 times in the process of figuring this out. Very simple and easy.
Also, your carrier will usually be willing to apply a "data block" to your account if you call them. For $2/month Koodo will apply a data block that makes it impossible to access data.
Hello,
I couldn't find neither the file "Build.prop"
neither these files.
I have an intel tab with android 5.0
me too
I have android 6.. didn't find any of them...
Jasmin74 said:
Hello,
I couldn't find neither the file "Build.prop"
neither these files.
I have an intel tab with android 5.0
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And to enable it whats the number Code ?? I have lenovo Vibek4 note , my wifi configured interface is Disable, Please help
If I did this to disable wi-fi on my child's phone, could they simply undo it by doing a factory reset of the phone?
Disable Wifi on Moto G6 / Pie
I recently had to do the same thing with my child's phone. She was just too good at circumventing the usual child protections and getting on the internet to surf adult material and chat with random stalkers halfway around the planet.
She has a Moto G6 with Android 9.0 PIE.
1. Rooted it
2. Loaded a file manager and after much trial and error found that wifi could be disabled with name changes on:
/vendor/lib/modules/wlan.ko -> wlan.bak
/vendor/lib/modules/pronto_wlan.ko -> pronto_wlan.back
Then, reboot the phone.
The user can attempt to start wifi, but it fails. No boot issues.
thedude06 said:
If I did this to disable wi-fi on my child's phone, could they simply undo it by doing a factory reset of the phone?
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Yes, they could. That's why I also used Google Family Link to set up a minor child account for her and made it the main account for the phone after I changed the file names above, but before rebooting. GLF prevents a factor reset from within the phone or changing the user. She could try to boot into recovery and perform a factory flash, but then it's going to want the same google account as before....and she doesn't have the password. Fastboot is locked as well. The only issue you might have is that google somehow thinks all 14 yr-olds should be independent enough to remove supervision, but I guess you could do the same thing that the kids do to get around age limits - change the birth date.
I also shut off data at the wireless provider.
Now, she's got a smart phone that calls and texts, but can't get on the internet or play store. Also, without the internet, no updates that will wipe out these changes.
Does not work for me
Hi
I have a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime with LineageOs, rooted. I didnt find the files you were speaking about.
Except build.prop, but the mentioned lines didnt even exist in my phone files. Is there any other way to disable wifi permanently ?
Thanks
Sorry for the bump, but I really need to disable wifi in a Android 10 LineageOS based rom, but none of this solutions works...
How can I do this?
How to find Driver Files to disable the Wifi
There were a couple of bumps on this thread regarding driver files for wifi and how people weren't able to find these files on their phone.
The answer is that if you don't see the driver files mentioned in the thread above, it's because they're called something else, if they exist at all.
For the Moto 6, I spent a fair amount time doing trial and error renaming of system files until something worked. It took me some time and research to determine that for PIE, the .ko files represented some sort of driver files. Then, I went searching for .ko files with wifi in them, and then finally, I located the two files mentioned in the thread above. For your phone, they may be in a completely different directory, or named something different.
I knew that I had figured it out when I booted the phone, and was unable to get the wifi to work or even detect any signal.
Maybe there's a parameter file on your phone that controls the wifi settings, or maybe you rename driver files like I did.
I've done this a couple of times now on my kid's phones, and for each phone, the driver files were different. The last phone I did, I went ahead and posted to this forum so maybe someone else can get some benefit.
Best of luck!
-Oldguy51
An alternative solution for this issue is to assign a wrong universal local IP address for all wifi connections and the final user cant change it... Just Saying.
Wrong Universal Local IP Address
Orbitv said:
An alternative solution for this issue is to assign a wrong universal local IP address for all wifi connections and the final user cant change it... Just Saying.
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That's in interesting concept. How would you do this on an Android phone?
etienne_9000 said:
Does not work for me
Hi
I have a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime with LineageOs, rooted. I didnt find the files you were speaking about.
Except build.prop, but the mentioned lines didnt even exist in my phone files. Is there any other way to disable wifi permanently ?
Thanks
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mdio said:
Sorry for the bump, but I really need to disable wifi in a Android 10 LineageOS based rom, but none of this solutions works...
How can I do this?
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Well Well Well, I'm just 2 years late bumped on this thread .
It's Andoid 11 minimum in these times or even 12 & now 13 is also available.
But I managed to keep Wifi off while keeping Bluetooth Pairing & BT file transfers On, Hotspot On & Data On specially because Flight Mode no longer Disables WiFi, Bluetooth & Hotspot (only keeps Data off) since andoid 9 i think.
------------------ Worked on Andoid 11 GSI, Galaxy M-Series -----------------
I] If you just want WiFi disabled permanently, then Here are the steps that worked :
> Install Magisk or SuperSU And Optionally TWRP/Any Custom Recovery
> Install any Root Exploration app & grant it Root permissions
> Create a Backup (nandroid or anything that can backup your data)
> Using the Root Exploration app navigate to (vendor/etc/wifi)
> Look for the file ( wpa_supplicant_overlay.conf ), Tap and select Text Editor option
> Change to this -> [ p2p_disabled=0 ] , [ update_config=0 ], [ pmf=0 ] then tap Save.
> Reboot.
> Go to Settings >> Apps >> Bluetooth MIDI Service >> Reset the app
> Go to Settings >> Apps >> Bluetooth >> Reset the app
> Reset Network Settings (Settings >> System >> Reset Options >> Reset WiFi, Mobile & Bluetooth)
> Reset Firewall Settings(AFFirewall+, Netguard etc.)
> Reboot to Recovery
> Wipe Dalvik/ART Cache & Cache
> Reboot to System
Now WiFi & Location should be permanently disabled but you can still connect BT wireless & send/receive BT files (mp3, jpeg etc. but not apk, exe etc.) also Hotspot, Data , Manual Location (Not GPS Location) works.
#BUGS: Windows does not Connect Automatically to phone Hotspot, manual reconnect needed everytime. GPS Location breaks but Manual Location entry can be picked-up by apps like Opera Browser etc.
II] There is also another same way to get WiFi, BT, Hotspot Disabled while keeping ONLY Data Enabled but that was not the original question on this post so no need I guess.
When I first got this phone back in March I bricked it the next day playing around with it. @petermg posted the firmwares for this device on July 24th. Luckily I kept it. Big thanks to him for sharing them.
This method also works on the Boost Mobile LG G Stylo LS770 which I have tested on AT&T, also.
Downloaded the files from the Sprint LG G3 SIM Unlock guide.
You will need:
a rooted device
Shortcut Master lite (in the Play Store)
Root Browser (in the Play Store)
files in attachment
1. Go to Settings/About Phone/Software Info and hit build number 7 times to enable Developer Options
2. Go to Developer Options and make sure Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging is checked.
3. Root with Kingroot
4. Download Root Browser from the Play Store
5. Open Root Browser, go to /carrier/apps and delete everything in it.
6. Copy the files from the attachment below to the same folder /carrier/apps. Make sure the permissions are set correctly. 'node.db' needs to be set at rw-rw 0660, 'node.db-journal' needs to be set at rw 0600. You can use Root Browser. I had no issues.
7. Now to go /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases and delete everything in it.
Now would be a good time to go to Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode/ and put it on GSM/UMTS
8. Power Down phone, put in your GSM SIM card, and boot on up.
9. Open up Shortcut Master lite and do a search for 'apn' without the quotes. We are looking for one that says Hidden Menu com.lge.hiddenmenu.ModemProtocol.ApnSettings. I attached a pic. Once you select it, you will need to hold down the recent windows button and choose New APN, or just select the one already there from Sprint/Boost and edit it. Your choice...
Once you are done adding/editing APN, don't forget to hit the recent window button again to save APN. If you just hit the back button, you will have to redo it. Once saved, then make sure it is selected. Your data should show up.
Things to keep in mind:
You might not get LTE. Sprint has different bands/frequencies than GSM.
You will get HSPA & HSPA+. I did a speed test on AT&T Go Phone SIM and was getting 12mbps easily.
I did a ##72786# BEFORE I did these steps. Every reboot it tries to do a Hands Free Activation. It doesn't mess nothing up, but just annoying. Also I get a message saying 'can't complete init setup due to GSM network' You can ignore that also. Also, since my device wasn't activated first, my hotspot options disappeared. I haven't found a way to put it back yet.
Signal Meter only shows 3G, but Settings/Status shows HSPA or HSPAP (+) (see screenshots)
I think the SIM card you are going to use has to be active? I tried a T-mobile SIM and didn't get no signal. My AT&T SIM was. Let us know, please.
To undo what we just did, just dial ##72786# in dialer. My Tribute 5 is bad ESN for Boost Mobile, so I can't activate it to get rid of the HFA or get the hotspot feature back. I'm sure someone here will figure it out.
I did do an extra step with Shortcut Master, but I don't think it is required. Its just another way to set the Network Mode to GSM/WCDMA/ when Boost Mobile actually gives us the option without leaving it out. Since it is a 'Global' Phone
Post your screenshots of some Speed Tests. Lets see what this phone is capable of.
mabry said:
When I first got this phone back in March I bricked it the next day playing around with it. @petermg posted the firmwares for this device on July 24th. Luckily I kept it. Big thanks to him for sharing them.
This method also works on the Boost Mobile LG G Stylo LS770 which I have tested on AT&T, also.
Downloaded the files from the Sprint LG G3 SIM Unlock guide.
You will need:
a rooted device
Shortcut Master lite (in the Play Store)
Root Browser (in the Play Store)
files in attachment
1. Go to Settings/About Phone/Software Info and hit build number 7 times to enable Developer Options
2. Go to Developer Options and make sure Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging is checked.
3. Root with Kingroot
4. Download Root Browser from the Play Store
5. Open Root Browser, go to /carrier/apps and delete everything in it.
6. Copy the files from the attachment below to the same folder /carrier/apps. Make sure the permissions are set correctly. 'node.db' needs to be set at rw-rw 0660, 'node.db-journal' needs to be set at rw 0600. You can use Root Browser. I had no issues.
7. Now to go /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases and delete everything in it.
Now would be a good time to go to Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode/ and put it on GSM/UMTS
8. Power Down phone, put in your GSM SIM card, and boot on up.
9. Open up Shortcut Master lite and do a search for 'apn' without the quotes. We are looking for one that says Hidden Menu com.lge.hiddenmenu.ModemProtocol.ApnSettings. I attached a pic. Once you select it, you will need to hold down the recent windows button and choose New APN, or just select the one already there from Sprint/Boost and edit it. Your choice...
Once you are done adding/editing APN, don't forget to hit the recent window button again to save APN. If you just hit the back button, you will have to redo it. Once saved, then make sure it is selected. Your data should show up.
Things to keep in mind:
You might not get LTE. Sprint has different bands/frequencies than GSM.
You will get HSPA & HSPA+. I did a speed test on AT&T Go Phone SIM and was getting 12mbps easily.
I did a ##72786# BEFORE I did these steps. Every reboot it tries to do a Hands Free Activation. It doesn't mess nothing up, but just annoying. Also I get a message saying 'can't complete init setup due to GSM network' You can ignore that also. Also, since my device wasn't activated first, my hotspot options disappeared. I haven't found a way to put it back yet.
Signal Meter only shows 3G, but Settings/Status shows HSPA or HSPAP (+) (see screenshots)
I think the SIM card you are going to use has to be active? I tried a T-mobile SIM and didn't get no signal. My AT&T SIM was. Let us know, please.
To undo what we just did, just dial ##72786# in dialer. My Tribute 5 is bad ESN for Boost Mobile, so I can't activate it to get rid of the HFA or get the hotspot feature back. I'm sure someone here will figure it out.
I did do an extra step with Shortcut Master, but I don't think it is required. Its just another way to set the Network Mode to GSM/WCDMA/ when Boost Mobile actually gives us the option without leaving it out. Since it is a 'Global' Phone
Post your screenshots of some Speed Tests. Lets see what this phone is capable of.
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Moderators, please check this Post. I think I double posted it accidently. Thank you.
EDIT
Duplicate post was removed, thank you.
Boost Mobile lg LS675
Hi, I have the exact same phone.. I did everything step by step all the way to where I'm to go to settings I did not get the option to select GSM. only LTE/CDMA and CDMA.
I rooted with kingo root, downloaded root browser, shortcut master lite, downloaded attach. files , deleted current files on /carrier/apps and pasted downloaded ones. I fixed the permission to node.db' needs to be set at rw-rw 0660, 'node.db-journal' needs to be set at rw 0600.. ,
I deleted the files on /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases.. Once I went into settings as suggested that's where i'm stuck since I don't have the GSM option. I will try to reset my phone to factory and starting fresh... hoping it might work. Any suggestions.. One thing I did notice is that once i restart my phone the files on /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases , re appear once I restart my phone.. If you can help me.. That will be so awesome!! If not I'll keep trying regardless.. Thank's in advance..
Okay so I was able to get it going following this similar steps..
1. root phone with kingoroot (2). download root browser and shortcut master lite from play store. (3) download attached files node.db and node.db-journal ( i placed them in root internal memory phone) (4) open root browser and navigate to /carrier/apps and delete original node.db,node.db-journal and replace with downloaded ones, hold each file and click on permissions to set node.db to rw-rw 0660, node.db-journal to rw 0600, (5). turn off the phone and add desired sim then turn the phone back on.(6).open shortcut master lite and search com.lge.hiddenmenu.jcm_only.networkmode. launch it. also I added to favorite and home not sure if its necessary but i did it. select LTE/GSM/WCDMA.. or select gsm only and then LTE/GSM/WCDMA and you will notice your sim connects to your network. Tested and working so far.. I will try apn and keep you updated.
mabry said:
When I first got this phone back in March I bricked it the next day playing around with it. @petermg posted the firmwares for this device on July 24th. Luckily I kept it. Big thanks to him for sharing them.
This method also works on the Boost Mobile LG G Stylo LS770 which I have tested on AT&T, also.
Downloaded the files from the Sprint LG G3 SIM Unlock guide.
You will need:
a rooted device
Shortcut Master lite (in the Play Store)
Root Browser (in the Play Store)
files in attachment
1. Go to Settings/About Phone/Software Info and hit build number 7 times to enable Developer Options
2. Go to Developer Options and make sure Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging is checked.
3. Root with Kingroot
4. Download Root Browser from the Play Store
5. Open Root Browser, go to /carrier/apps and delete everything in it.
6. Copy the files from the attachment below to the same folder /carrier/apps. Make sure the permissions are set correctly. 'node.db' needs to be set at rw-rw 0660, 'node.db-journal' needs to be set at rw 0600. You can use Root Browser. I had no issues.
7. Now to go /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases and delete everything in it.
Now would be a good time to go to Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode/ and put it on GSM/UMTS
8. Power Down phone, put in your GSM SIM card, and boot on up.
9. Open up Shortcut Master lite and do a search for 'apn' without the quotes. We are looking for one that says Hidden Menu com.lge.hiddenmenu.ModemProtocol.ApnSettings. I attached a pic. Once you select it, you will need to hold down the recent windows button and choose New APN, or just select the one already there from Sprint/Boost and edit it. Your choice...
Once you are done adding/editing APN, don't forget to hit the recent window button again to save APN. If you just hit the back button, you will have to redo it. Once saved, then make sure it is selected. Your data should show up.
Things to keep in mind:
You might not get LTE. Sprint has different bands/frequencies than GSM.
You will get HSPA & HSPA+. I did a speed test on AT&T Go Phone SIM and was getting 12mbps easily.
I did a ##72786# BEFORE I did these steps. Every reboot it tries to do a Hands Free Activation. It doesn't mess nothing up, but just annoying. Also I get a message saying 'can't complete init setup due to GSM network' You can ignore that also. Also, since my device wasn't activated first, my hotspot options disappeared. I haven't found a way to put it back yet.
Signal Meter only shows 3G, but Settings/Status shows HSPA or HSPAP (+) (see screenshots)
I think the SIM card you are going to use has to be active? I tried a T-mobile SIM and didn't get no signal. My AT&T SIM was. Let us know, please.
To undo what we just did, just dial ##72786# in dialer. My Tribute 5 is bad ESN for Boost Mobile, so I can't activate it to get rid of the HFA or get the hotspot feature back. I'm sure someone here will figure it out.
I did do an extra step with Shortcut Master, but I don't think it is required. Its just another way to set the Network Mode to GSM/WCDMA/ when Boost Mobile actually gives us the option without leaving it out. Since it is a 'Global' Phone
Post your screenshots of some Speed Tests. Lets see what this phone is capable of.
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Hi. if you want to change the icon 3g to 4g, just edit the ro.build.target_operador = SPR line, you can put ro.build.target_operador = att and reboot and see 4g. no matter which operator sim use. 4g icon always reflect
ltindi32 said:
Hi. if you want to change the icon 3g to 4g, just edit the ro.build.target_operador = SPR line, you can put ro.build.target_operador = att and reboot and see 4g. no matter which operator sim use. 4g icon always reflect
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Thanks for looking out. So much easier than changing the icon.. lol
Launcher
would any of you guys know if this procedure would be the same to flash the tribute 5 from sprint to page plus?
would this be the same for LG Tribute HD LS676 Boost
mr_reaper said:
would this be the same for LG Tribute HD LS676 Boost
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Couldn't tell ya, bro. Won't hurt to try, but be careful what you doing. I'm sure the firmwares ain't out yet in case you boot loop it.
ceelos218 said:
would any of you guys know if this procedure would be the same to flash the tribute 5 from sprint to page plus?
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Nope. Page Plus is Verizon. They have to put the MEID on the account just like Boost/Sprint. If said MEID ain't in the Verizon system, they won't take it.
I rooted and unlocked my LG675 Boost. After putting my SIM card (MetroPCS) in the phone still says Emergency Calls Only. What did I do wrong? I followed all the steps mentioned above. I even have the APN set to MetroPCS.
Any luck with Tribute HD rooting and unlock? Any help is much appreciated.
hi - can somebody know how i can do root for lg tribute HD (LS676) or maybe you know how i can enabled DIAG mode ?
forward1987 said:
hi - can somebody know how i can do root for lg tribute HD (LS676) or maybe you know how i can enabled DIAG mode ?
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second this request! there must be a ton of LG Tribute HDs out in the wild since it was a $20 Black Friday sale item!
mabry said:
When I first got this phone back in March I bricked it the next day playing around with it. @petermg posted the firmwares for this device on July 24th. Luckily I kept it. Big thanks to him for sharing them.
This method also works on the Boost Mobile LG G Stylo LS770 which I have tested on AT&T, also.
Downloaded the files from the Sprint LG G3 SIM Unlock guide.
You will need:
a rooted device
Shortcut Master lite (in the Play Store)
Root Browser (in the Play Store)
files in attachment
1. Go to Settings/About Phone/Software Info and hit build number 7 times to enable Developer Options
2. Go to Developer Options and make sure Enable OEM Unlock and USB Debugging is checked.
3. Root with Kingroot
4. Download Root Browser from the Play Store
5. Open Root Browser, go to /carrier/apps and delete everything in it.
6. Copy the files from the attachment below to the same folder /carrier/apps. Make sure the permissions are set correctly. 'node.db' needs to be set at rw-rw 0660, 'node.db-journal' needs to be set at rw 0600. You can use Root Browser. I had no issues.
7. Now to go /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases and delete everything in it.
Now would be a good time to go to Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode/ and put it on GSM/UMTS
8. Power Down phone, put in your GSM SIM card, and boot on up.
9. Open up Shortcut Master lite and do a search for 'apn' without the quotes. We are looking for one that says Hidden Menu com.lge.hiddenmenu.ModemProtocol.ApnSettings. I attached a pic. Once you select it, you will need to hold down the recent windows button and choose New APN, or just select the one already there from Sprint/Boost and edit it. Your choice...
Once you are done adding/editing APN, don't forget to hit the recent window button again to save APN. If you just hit the back button, you will have to redo it. Once saved, then make sure it is selected. Your data should show up.
Things to keep in mind:
You might not get LTE. Sprint has different bands/frequencies than GSM.
You will get HSPA & HSPA+. I did a speed test on AT&T Go Phone SIM and was getting 12mbps easily.
I did a ##72786# BEFORE I did these steps. Every reboot it tries to do a Hands Free Activation. It doesn't mess nothing up, but just annoying. Also I get a message saying 'can't complete init setup due to GSM network' You can ignore that also. Also, since my device wasn't activated first, my hotspot options disappeared. I haven't found a way to put it back yet.
Signal Meter only shows 3G, but Settings/Status shows HSPA or HSPAP (+) (see screenshots)
I think the SIM card you are going to use has to be active? I tried a T-mobile SIM and didn't get no signal. My AT&T SIM was. Let us know, please.
To undo what we just did, just dial ##72786# in dialer. My Tribute 5 is bad ESN for Boost Mobile, so I can't activate it to get rid of the HFA or get the hotspot feature back. I'm sure someone here will figure it out.
I did do an extra step with Shortcut Master, but I don't think it is required. Its just another way to set the Network Mode to GSM/WCDMA/ when Boost Mobile actually gives us the option without leaving it out. Since it is a 'Global' Phone
Post your screenshots of some Speed Tests. Lets see what this phone is capable of.
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Everything went great for me except for one thing. I accidentally deleted the original apn settings before i could edit in the ones I would need for T-Mobile. i can recieve MMS and voice calls but have no internet. Is there a way for me to see insert the settings I need without having to download and flash the whole Kdz file and start over? When I dial ##72786#, nothing switches back to default so I have to do everything in reverse but cant un-delete what is gone. I really appreciate any help. Thanks alot
Finally got it to work. Getiing good signal (talk,text,& data) using Family Mobile sim card. Thanks for the tutorial. Awesome
Sent from my LGLS675 using XDA Labs
DareDiablo said:
I rooted and unlocked my LG675 Boost. After putting my SIM card (MetroPCS) in the phone still says Emergency Calls Only. What did I do wrong? I followed all the steps mentioned above. I even have the APN set to MetroPCS.
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Hey. I wanted to help. If you successfully unlocked correctly, which it sounds like you did, you can use MetroPCS. However, you need to call MetroPCS first and let them know you are switching phones. You basically have to "ask for permission". This is why I hate Boost & Metro and never recommend the services to anyone. Metro will verify the imei is clean, then they will pair your sims iccid to the phone imei. After that your in business. Make sure you set your apn to get data working.
**If anyone needs this phone unlocked without root, contact me through pm's.
LG Tribute 5 roamimg issue
Thanks, I unlocked my lg Tribute 5. But there is one problem it doesn’t work in roaming, no network.
When I tried to look into roaming settings there is an error stating setting has stopped and am not able to change the roaming settings.
Please help.
Ls770
Is the same file for the ls770?
Why the file when I release it says ls675