I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 that I have unlocked and am using on the T-Mobile network. Unfortunately, even though I have tethering/hotspot capabilities with my current service plan, I cannot use my hotspot or tethering features; I always receive a 'mobile number not found' error message. This is obviously a problem that needs to be fixed using root, but I'm really not finding any guides on how to go about the process. Assuming I root the device, I still wouldn't know how to go about modifying any of the current hotspot functions.
This seems to be an issue that a lot of people have, any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 that I have unlocked and am using on the T-Mobile network. Unfortunately, even though I have tethering/hotspot capabilities with my current service plan, I cannot use my hotspot or tethering features; I always receive a 'mobile number not found' error message. This is obviously a problem that needs to be fixed using root, but I'm really not finding any guides on how to go about the process. Assuming I root the device, I still wouldn't know how to go about modifying any of the current hotspot functions.
This seems to be an issue that a lot of people have, any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Thank you for using XDA Assist.
First, please create an XDA account so you can post in our device forums.
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You will post your question here:
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You will find expert advice there.
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Hello all,
I have a sgh-i317 on 4.4.2 that I had unlocked from att. I am now on t-mobile plan. I would like to be able to tether, and make wifi calls on my note 2. I have searched throughout this forum, and found some things that may help, but I am new to this, and would to get it right the first time without bricking this phone. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
what is the best root for this phone, again it is unlocked currently using tmobile sim?
[*]once i root, what is the best rom that will give me the features that i desperately need, that being wifi calls, and
tethering ability?
[*] where do i find the rom and other things like radios and such that i need?
Please HELP, thanks.
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Hello,
I have just rooted my phone and flashed with tbe jedi x rom. All seems to be working well hiwever I no longer have mobile data. No 4g or anything but I can make calls.
When I go into settings and select ee as carrier then check access point names it says virgin media.
Am I doing or have done something wrong or do I just need my mobile operator to refresh the settings? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Karl.
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Contact your carrier and ask them to give you the correct APN details for their service, once you have this information make sure that the information on your phone matches, if it doesn't just create a new APN with the correct details.
Good luck!
Hello,
So I have an AT&T unlocked Samsung G850A. The problem is that I can not turn WifI hotspot on, it says Mobile data is not available or invalid sim.
After hours of searching for a solution, I found one where I'd need to root the phone then change a file. I then searched for a root for the G850A, and was unable to find one.. Can someone please help? The phone is almost useless without the hotspot.
Thank you
XDA Visitor said:
Hello,
So I have an AT&T unlocked Samsung G850A. The problem is that I can not turn WifI hotspot on, it says Mobile data is not available or invalid sim.
After hours of searching for a solution, I found one where I'd need to root the phone then change a file. I then searched for a root for the G850A, and was unable to find one.. Can someone please help? The phone is almost useless without the hotspot.
Thank you
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Hello, and welcome to XDA! From what I have been able to find, your version of the phone cannot be rooted, but I would recommend you post and ask here for confirmation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-alpha/help. You may also get some pointers as to why your wifi hotspot isn't working. Please register so that you can post.
Good luck!
Hello everyone,
I have a hTC m8 (Harman Kardon edition) gifted by my client from USA. When I received the device, it was factory locked through Sprint Mobile. After a month of research on internet and on this forum, I have unlocked it to use GSM services in India, and its working fine now.
But now the problem is it does not have the Tethering option. I want to tether my M8's internet connection with other devices but it has no option to enable WiFi tethering or anything. I have also tried a few third party tethering app from play store like(FoxFi, Wifi Tether, etc..) but had no luck. They all failed to establish a connection.
I am new to this forum, so am not allowed to post screenshot or any external link.
Please help me, how can I enable the tethering or internet sharing option on my device.
Device Specs:
1: Model no: 831C
2: Rooted and Unlocked
3: Android Version - 4.4.2
4: S/w Version - 1.54.654.13
Please help me and let me know if more details are required.
gauravtalkin said:
Hello everyone,
I have a hTC m8 (Harman Kardon edition) gifted by my client from USA. When I received the device, it was factory locked through Sprint Mobile. After a month of research on internet and on this forum, I have unlocked it to use GSM services in India, and its working fine now.
But now the problem is it does not have the Tethering option. I want to tether my M8's internet connection with other devices but it has no option to enable WiFi tethering or anything. I have also tried a few third party tethering app from play store like(FoxFi, Wifi Tether, etc..) but had no luck. They all failed to establish a connection.
I am new to this forum, so am not allowed to post screenshot or any external link.
Please help me, how can I enable the tethering or internet sharing option on my device.
Device Specs:
1: Model no: 831C
2: Rooted and Unlocked
3: Android Version - 4.4.2
4: S/w Version - 1.54.654.13
Please help me and let me know if more details are required.
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Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
Sorry to hear about your trouble but fortunately there is an XDA area dedicated to the Sprint HTC One M8 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8 which would be a good starting place. I suggest you post your question with all relevant details in the friendly Q&A forum there at http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-htc-one-m8/help where the experts familiar with your device will be best able to guide you.
Note that now that you have reached 10 posts, you should have no trouble accessing most any public XDA area and posting screenshots and links as necessary.
Good luck!
I bought a galaxy s5 used and found out that it is sim locked through sprint. After trying to unlock it I also found out that sprint is one of a carrier that u can`t unlock! I was told that it can be rooted to work with other carriers and I think that xda has instructions on how to do this. I`m not a programmer or developer but I do investigate and try my best to learn. It would be appreciated if someone could help me.
Thanks Vesten
Vesten1 said:
I bought a galaxy s5 used and found out that it is sim locked through sprint. After trying to unlock it I also found out that sprint is one of a carrier that u can`t unlock! I was told that it can be rooted to work with other carriers and I think that xda has instructions on how to do this. I`m not a programmer or developer but I do investigate and try my best to learn. It would be appreciated if someone could help me.
Thanks Vesten
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View this forum in a browser on PC or on your phone,,look for the XDA search bar that says "search all forums".
In that bar, type:
"Sprint Galaxy S5 root"
Then you will find what you are looking for, you'll also find more information and possibly custom development for you device.
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