If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" in your com.android.settings.system just by issuing an adb command. The original value is '5', and this causes the EntitlementcheckService to go through and verify with AT&T's server if you're entitled to use tethering. Any changes through adb never stuck and no SQL Editor gave the option to allow changing the value either. (If you can find a way besides manually editing - for the AT&T variant - feel free to post it here!)
*If you have the H910 AT&T ROM then just skip down to Step 5 and go from there.
1. First we will change a global setting to allow Hotspot without the 'dun' inside of our APN.
Either through adb or Terminal Emulator on your phone use this command:
Code:
For Terminal Emulator:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
For ADB:
adb shell
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
2. We now will need to navigate and change the value from an XML file. You can use whatever you want to edit your files, I always have used the app 'ES File Explorer'.
3. Navigate to /data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml. We will edit this file.
4. Go down to near the very bottom of the file and find:
Code:
<setting id="1763" name="tether_entitlement_check_state" value="5"
package="com.lge.entitlementcheckservice" />
*NOTE: The ID number may be different from 1763.
5. Change the number "5" inside of the quotes to "0".
6. Save the changes and then reboot.
7. You should be able to enable tethering just fine from within your phone now!
Make sure you keep the permissions the same for that system_settings.xml file. If you use the ES File Explorer app, editing it will not change the permissions - so you shouldn't have to worry about anything!
Hopefully this will help out some of you guys. Let me know if you encounter any issues.
EDIT: Some people are unable to get tethering to work using this method still. @galacticboy2009 posted another guide in Page 4 which those others have confirmed it worked for them.
Hopefully one of these two methods will get you back to becoming your own mobile hotspot where all can see your awesome hotspot name like "It Hurts When IP".
Twisted
Thanks for this! Finally a way around the hotspot restriction. I will try this out later
Edited this post for a newer method to allow you to use tethering without having to change your provider from ATT to OPEN.
Twisted
Thanks for this, I used steps 5-7 on the AT&T Rom and it's working fine.
Who-Lep said:
Thanks for this, I used steps 5-7 on the AT&T Rom and it's working fine.
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Awesome, glad to hear it worked. Thanks for letting me know!
Works !!!!!! You are the MAN!!!
I'm on the ATT Rom, rooted, etc. (H910 Phone)
Is there any reason why my settings_system.xml file would not have the 1763 line in it?
I even copied the file to note pad and did a search just in case I'm going blind. LOL It's not there.
I guess I could add the whole line in manually but I'm not sure that would achieve anything.
It may not be 1763, just search for the actual name "tether_entitlement_check_state". If it still isn't there. Just try to activate hotspot once, let it fail and then check your file.
Thanks. It ended up being 549 closer to the top. I should have tried searching the name instead of the number. Works like a charm now!
Thanks a ton! I'm not even an Unlimited customer (I wish), and I could still use the hotspot without this trick, but I hated the obnoxious "Authenticating..." popup. It was slow, I typically need my hotspot on ASAP when I enable it, and sometimes it would fail. Super annoying.
So thanks for the quality of life trick!
ubergeek77 said:
Thanks a ton! I'm not even an Unlimited customer (I wish), and I could still use the hotspot without this trick, but I hated the obnoxious "Authenticating..." popup. It was slow, I typically need my hotspot on ASAP when I enable it, and sometimes it would fail. Super annoying.
So thanks for the quality of life trick!
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Glad to help! Yeah, that authentication is very annoying.
Hello! So, after G5, now I got V20 and want to share findings on this subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g5/help/hotspot-networks-t3563030
VZ version for this workaround??
Hoping to get this working is there a version of this for VZ v20?
HTCZ715E said:
Hello! So, after G5, now I got V20 and want to share findings on this subject:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g5/help/hotspot-networks-t3563030
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Thank you. It helped getting the hotspot to work when using a non AT&T sim. Apparently it would try to get authorization from AT&T for the hotspot before that even though it was a different carrier that was being used.
Lg v20: Root
twistedvip said:
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether_entitlement_check_state" in your com.android.settings.system just by issuing an adb command. The original value is '5', and this causes the EntitlementcheckService to go through and verify with AT&T's server if you're entitled to use tethering. Any changes through adb never stuck and no SQL Editor gave the option to allow changing the value either. (If you can find a way besides manually editing - for the AT&T variant - feel free to post it here!)
*If you have the H910 AT&T ROM then just skip down to Step 5 and go from there.
1. First we will change a global setting to allow Hotspot without the 'dun' inside of our APN.
Either through adb or Terminal Emulator on your phone use this command:
Code:
For Terminal Emulator:
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
For ADB:
adb shell
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
2. We now will need to navigate and change the value from an XML file. You can use whatever you want to edit your files, I always have used the app 'ES File Explorer'.
3. Navigate to /data/system/users/0/settings_system.xml. We will edit this file.
4. Go down to near the very bottom of the file and find:
Code:
<setting id="1763" name="tether_entitlement_check_state" value="5"
package="com.lge.entitlementcheckservice" />
*NOTE: The ID number may be different from 1763.
5. Change the number "5" inside of the quotes to "0".
6. Save the changes and then reboot.
7. You should be able to enable tethering just fine from within your phone now!
Make sure you keep the permissions the same for that system_settings.xml file. If you use the ES File Explorer app, editing it will not change the permissions - so you shouldn't have to worry about anything!
Hopefully this will help out some of you guys. Let me know if you encounter any issues.
Twisted
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This is prob gonna gonna be a dumb question but can you PLEASE help me with HOW to root my LG V20, AT&T so I can make these changes because I'm assuming this is my ONLY option to tether and use my hotspot, I have tried EVERYTHING... Thank You!!
Donnie S said:
If you're like me, and have been trying different methods around - you have probably been unsuccessful with getting past the Authorization screen to get your Hotspot working - if you have their unlimited data plan which does not allow for tethering.
Well now that we have root on our phones, we can finally get it working! So originally you would be able to change the value "tether to root my LG V20, AT&T so I can make these changes because I'm assuming this is my ONLY option to tether and use my hotspot, I have tried EVERYTHING... Thank You!!
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Preach. I need to get my nethunter build back, the kernel was perfectly formed for the v20. Was going to freaking release my own repo, but my Ascurion replacement was, of course, updated to the point of locked bootloader.
Now, I am going to talk to a lawyer about this; the phone updated it's rom and they basically locked the bootloader without permission, which would be fine, but I saw no terms or conditions letting me know it was going to become useless; surely, there isn't like implied consent involved
Hi, I have the same issue as the others.when i restart the phone, Hotspot works but no Internet.
I am on Cricket. When I put my SIM in it created a new APN. I went back to the old APN and my tethering started working. It was not working when on the "Aiowireless" APN that Cricket provided me via MMS when I put my SIM card in.
mego1373 said:
Hi, I have the same issue as the others.when i restart the phone, Hotspot works but no Internet.
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I have the same issue. AT&T 910 unlocked rooted (systemless) with Rogers as my provider APN type includes default,mms,dun,supl
I got past the authentication error and can setup my hotspot. I see the phones connected but they have no internet access.
Am i missing something?
Unfortunately I am not really sure on why the internet is not working. This is still working for me, however I am on AT&T.
When you say the internet is not working - is it working still on your phone and just not any devices connected to your hotspot? Or your phone's data stopped working as well?
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Hello,
I just purchased a AT&T LG G2 and None of the WiFi or USB Tethering Apps that I have tried from the Google Play store work on the phone.
Is this a problem with this AT&T LG G2 phone or is there a way to get tethering to work. I am not technically inclined, just a phone user.
I would gladly pay someone to help me get WiFi or USB tethering to work on my phone.
In OC, CA
Have you rooted your device yet? If not, then I don't know of any way to get it working.
If you are rooted, I was able to change a sql database value to unlock tethering (as I am unlocked on T-Mobile on a D800).
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk
Hey Casey, I have the same device, looking to unlock tethering on T-Mobile as well, can you explain what you did?
Casey060492 said:
Have you rooted your device yet? If not, then I don't know of any way to get it working.
If you are rooted, I was able to change a sql database value to unlock tethering (as I am unlocked on T-Mobile on a D800).
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk
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OP-
If you haven't rooted or done anything to the phone then take it to the ATT store and have them look into it. It may just be a bad phone. Warranty return it.
If you have rooted (and your wifi worked before) then do what I did. Install AEON v3 in the ATT Dev thread. The tether works perfectly, just like the entire ROM. I take another step though. I use ibVPN so they don't know what my data is. I don't really think you even need a VPN because the ROM is not based on the ATT base, so it isn't even looking for your tether.
coalsi said:
Hey Casey, I have the same device, looking to unlock tethering on T-Mobile as well, can you explain what you did?
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I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
Casey060492 said:
I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
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I just checked on my Sprint G2 and, unfortunately, there's so such setting in that DB. I looked at the other tables in the settings.db and only "tether_dun_required" (set to 1) in global and "tethering_time" (set to 600000) in system.
Pogee said:
Hello,
I just purchased a AT&T LG G2 and None of the WiFi or USB Tethering Apps that I have tried from the Google Play store work on the phone.
Is this a problem with this AT&T LG G2 phone or is there a way to get tethering to work. I am not technically inclined, just a phone user.
I would gladly pay someone to help me get WiFi or USB tethering to work on my phone.
In OC, CA
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You will either have to pay AT&T for tethering or root your phone and install a custom rom. They have a tether entitlement check on their phones.
Sent from my LG D-800 with Tapatalk
James7Bond007 said:
I just checked on my Sprint G2 and, unfortunately, there's so such setting in that DB. I looked at the other tables in the settings.db and only "tether_dun_required" (set to 1) in global and "tethering_time" (set to 600000) in system.
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Any chance setting tether dun required to "0" might help? Id.check myself but im still waiting on zv8 update before I root.
bigpappa said:
Any chance setting tether dun required to "0" might help? Id.check myself but im still waiting on zv8 update before I root.
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I'm guessing this wouldn't do the trick, as dun is "dial up networking" I believe. I'd test it, but I'm actually unsure of how to *change* the database. It turns out sqlite generally doesn't come on production (non-dev) builds of Android, so it wasn't on the G2. I tried pushing some sqlite3 binaries I found online to the phone, but none would run. I then tried pulling the settings.db from the phone and reading it with sqlite3 for Windows. This would also let me change the setting, but I'm not sure if I could just push the settings.db file back onto the phone since there were other files in the same directory (settings.db.[some other extensions]) ... and I wanted to avoid corrupting the db to the extent that I bricked my phone (as unlikely as that may have been).
If anyone knows of a sqlite3 binary that will run on the G2, I'd be happy to give the dun setting a try (but again, I'm not optimistic this will do the trick for us Sprint users).
Also, I just got the zv8 update this morning, so you should be getting it any day now. I didn't root my phone 100%; I just copied over the g2_security file from the ioroot 1.1 zip so that adb would give me a root shell. Apparently installing the su binary and superuser.apk trips some sort of flag on the G2 that voids your warranty and may or may not be resettable.
AT&T LG G2 Tether Mod Works!
Casey060492 said:
I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
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This worked perfectly for me,however, it wasn't ID 2771 for my phone. I used search term "tether" in the system database and found the field under ID 854. I changed the value to 0 and it works great using the stock Tether application that comes with the phone. You may need to reboot the phone after making the change..
I could never get either wifi tether or wifi tether TrevE Mod to work for me.
ledev said:
This worked perfectly for me,however, it wasn't ID 2771 for my phone. I used search term "tether" in the system database and found the field under ID 854. I changed the value to 0 and it works great using the stock Tether application that comes with the phone. You may need to reboot the phone after making the change..
I could never get either wifi tether or wifi tether TrevE Mod to work for me.
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I can now get the mobile hotspot to turn on no problem after changing the value to 0 and rebooting, but when I connect anything to it it says no internet access. I have an LG G2 on At&t
ledev said:
This worked perfectly for me,however, it wasn't ID 2771 for my phone. I used search term "tether" in the system database and found the field under ID 854. I changed the value to 0 and it works great using the stock Tether application that comes with the phone. You may need to reboot the phone after making the change..
I could never get either wifi tether or wifi tether TrevE Mod to work for me.
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I can confirm this works on my rooted lg g2 at&t d800
CAUTION
Be wary of this method. I'm on a rooted stock from with xposed and I got a text from AT&T after having tethered the night before. It read
"Did you know using a smartphone as a mobile hotspot requires a Mobile Share or Data Connect plan?"
Now today in the mail I received a long letter saying that if I'm caught tethering again they will be automatically charging me for the tethering plan.
In my opinion this method is no longer safe.
WiFi tethering
[QUOTI a;48384506]Any chance setting tether dun required to "0" might help? Id.check myself but im still waiting on zv8 update before I root.[/QUOTE]
I also didn't have a key tether_entitlement_check_state. So I I just added a new key using a unique number (at the end) and gave it a value of zero and it worked !!!
Casey060492 said:
I used SQLite to modify the file: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
In the system database there is an entry with ID: 2771, named tether_entitlement_check_state. Originally the value was set to 5 but I changed it to 0. I then rebooted and tethering was working great for me.
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Hello, when i do it, the value returns to 5. Any ideas?
Hello I flashed the lollipop factory image today without issue. It's working great except for one issue which is tethering. My laptop seems to connect but says no internet access. I tried editing the settings.db file with the tether dun required entry that worked with KitKat but no luck. Carrier is Sprint
Any fixes or ideas?
tethering works perfect here, via default app. but im with tmobile. its your provider stopping
you, not an issue with android nor the nexus 5.
I'm searching for a fix also. I actually pay for 10GB MHS on my Unlimited Sprint plan... but for whatever reason since my Nexus S 4G, I need to use the tethering fix.
Tether not working here either, sprint. Was using the tether module from the xposed on KK but exposed not working ok 5.0 yet.
Can't even get wifi tether router to work. Probably going to have to flash nandroid back to 4.4.4. That sucks.
Bump, anyone find out a way to tether on sprint? Ive reverted back to KK until I can tether on sprint. My job requires me to be able to tether to my tablet.
mabru2001 said:
Bump, anyone find out a way to tether on sprint? Ive reverted back to KK until I can tether on sprint. My job requires me to be able to tether to my tablet.
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The sql edit works. Easiest way is to get SQLite editor (it's a dollar or two if I remember correctly). Open up the app, give root. Navigate to "Settings Storage" > "settings.db" > "global" and create a new entry with name "tether_dun_required" and value "0". Close the application, reboot, and you're good to go.
axp878 said:
The sql edit works. Easiest way is to get SQLite editor (it's a dollar or two if I remember correctly). Open up the app, give root. Navigate to "Settings Storage" > "settings.db" > "global" and create a new entry with name "tether_dun_required" and value "0". Close the application, reboot, and you're good to go.
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Is this confirmed on Sprint running Lollipop? I have not tried it but I seen this post and assumed it did not work. I guess Ill try it now and see for myself.
Writing to you currently tethered to my Sprint Nexus 5 on the official build.
the settings.db edit is not working for me
EDIT: Since doing it on the phone instead of computer... I fat fingered the entry and typed "tether_fun_required". Seems to be working now
LancerEVA06 said:
the settings.db edit is not working for me
EDIT: Since doing it on the phone instead of computer... I fat fingered the entry and typed "tether_fun_required". Seems to be working now
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Before fixing the typo, I am curious as to what "fun" stuff that unlocked
GooGooMuck said:
Before fixing the typo, I am curious as to what "fun" stuff that unlocked
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Your guess is as good as mine.
I'm still irritated that my line needs this modification. I pay $65 a month for unlimited talk/text/data, plus another $30 for 10GB Mobile Hotspot.
LancerEVA06 said:
the settings.db edit is not working for me
EDIT: Since doing it on the phone instead of computer... I fat fingered the entry and typed "tether_fun_required". Seems to be working now
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Wasnt a fat finger, I just did it and it was actually what autocorrect wanted to change it to.
mabru2001 said:
Wasnt a fat finger, I just did it and it was actually what autocorrect wanted to change it to.
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Well I don't feel as ignorant now.
the WiFi tether router app works flawlessly, without having to edit any files. its not at the play store, but can find it easily if you google it. I past my 3gb allotment last night, and tmobile cut me off from tethering. so, I started using this app, and am tethering again
The SQL edit worked perfectly for me on my Lollipop powered Nexus 5. I am on Sprint and tethering is working fine now.
I also wanted to comment and let you guys know that I followed instructions here and tethering is working perfectly on the Sprint network.
1. Purchased and downloaded "SQLite Editor" (paid $2.99) from the Play store.
2. Opening SQLite Editor prompted me for root access. I selected grant/approve.
3. Follow axp878's instructions to use SQLite Editor: Stay on the "APPS" tab and navigate down to: "Settings Storage" >> "settings.db" >> "global"
4. Now, press the "+" icon and type in "tether_dun_required" in the name field and enter in "0" as the value. Save and close out of SQL Editor
5. Restart your device.
6. Once booted, Go to system settings and click on the "--- More" option under Wireless & networks. Select "Tethering & portable hotspot". Turn on "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" and VOILA.
Thank you guys. This is obviously the best way to wirelessly tether via lollipop natively. Thanks axp878!
simms22 said:
the WiFi tether router app works flawlessly, without having to edit any files. its not at the play store, but can find it easily if you google it. I past my 3gb allotment last night, and tmobile cut me off from tethering. so, I started using this app, and am tethering again
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Hey Simms, would you mind sending me your general settings for that application? I've been trying to get it working on my Nexus 5 (T-mobile), but it won't let my tethered devices get to the internet. Also, do you have any modified settings outside of the app?
I think you need root right? How do you root lollipop? Or if you root kitkat it will automatically be rooted in lollipop?
aberchonbie said:
I also wanted to comment and let you guys know that I followed instructions here and tethering is working perfectly on the Sprint network.
1. Purchased and downloaded "SQLite Editor" (paid $2.99) from the Play store.
2. Opening SQLite Editor prompted me for root access. I selected grant/approve.
3. Follow axp878's instructions to use SQLite Editor: Stay on the "APPS" tab and navigate down to: "Settings Storage" >> "settings.db" >> "global"
4. Now, press the "+" icon and type in "tether_dun_required" in the name field and enter in "0" as the value. Save and close out of SQL Editor
5. Restart your device.
6. Once booted, Go to system settings and click on the "--- More" option under Wireless & networks. Select "Tethering & portable hotspot". Turn on "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" and VOILA.
Thank you guys. This is obviously the best way to wirelessly tether via lollipop natively. Thanks axp878!
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dnwk said:
I think you need root right? How do you root lollipop? Or if you root kitkat it will automatically be rooted in lollipop?
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There are several ways you can root your Nexus 5. I used Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit (NRT) as that seemed easiest to me. http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
I'm not sure whether you'll have root in lollipop if you are rooted already in kitkat. What I did was use the NRT to flash to stock lollipop. I then used the same NRT to root with TWRP recovery. It was pretty straightforward to use Wugfresh's toolkit.
Since I couldn't find anything specific for the enabling tethering on Cricket's H343 (LG Risio), I am sharing what I did to enable native tethering.
NOTE - I am not responsible for bricked devices. YOU are choosing to make these modifications. All I can say is it worked for me on 2 phones..
First make sure you have a rooted phone. If you have not rooted follow the instructions here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-root-lgls770-5-1-1-t3184649
Using our favorite SQlite editor, I use SQLite Debugger, modify settings.db at /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
Within the database system subsection of settings.db find tether_entitlement_check_state, about 3/4 of the way down, and change its value to 0
Within the database Global subsection of settings.db find tether_dun_required, near the very end, and change its value to 1 (yes this is different then the way you enable tethering on most phones)
Then in the Settings -> Network -> More -> Mobile networks -> Access point names, create a new APN that is identical in every way to the existing Cricket 'internet' APN except you need to add "dun" to APN Type list. Make that new APN active
Reboot your phone and you should have native tethering without paying Cricket $10/month for the privilege of using your data as you see fit..
what is "dun" for
Dear gtabfish,
First of all Thank you for your post! It seemed worked on my LG Risio (H343) White.
I follow every instruction you mentioned except for the adding APN one, because it seemed worked like a charm when I turn on the tethering option directly before I add the new APN.
So I am curious about what the "dun" and new APN are for? Do I must do this step to use perfectly use the tethering?
Thank you!
I concur, it worked 100%. Absolutely fantastic, I'll be trying this on the G Stylo soon. Did this method on two Risio's. Wondering about the APN too. However I know that even with adding the APN, it works!
Doing this on one of the LG Risio's broke the Home button and notification bar by the way. Setting device_provisioned to 1 in the global subsection helped with most of the problems but the home button still is a no go, which wasn't a big deal, can just press the square and then home to get to home.
EDIT: Confirmed to work on the Cricket G Stylo. Thanks for this. Incredible.
I am getting system.db is not readable. What to do ?
Replicated DB with changes and renamed it to settings.db
Worked perfect !
Thank you
Does this method work on 5.1.1?
My Risio still tells me to contact cricket to enable tethering even after following these steps.
Get Settings Database Editor from playstore. Open app, click system, change "tether_entitlement_check_state" from 5 to 0 and save is all I had to do to have hotspot work on 5.1.1 No root needed.
viewpad said:
Get Settings Database Editor from playstore. Open app, click system, change "tether_entitlement_check_state" from 5 to 0 and save is all I had to do to have hotspot work on 5.1.1 No root needed.
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Same here. Settings Database Editor did the trick. I am rooted, though.
Does this work in marshmallow? when I go to the specified folder, there's nothing there. No database. no settings.db I also searched the build.prop, looks like att hid these settings really well.
viewpad said:
Get Settings Database Editor from playstore. Open app, click system, change "tether_entitlement_check_state" from 5 to 0 and save is all I had to do to have hotspot work on 5.1.1 No root needed.
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Did not Work on My Lg Risio Cricket is Shows Failture error I an doing Without Root Help
Thnks
Download Settings Database Editor. Select system and edit "tether_entitlement_check_state" from 5 to 0. If you can not find it, then add it. Works on marshmallow.
Is there a way to edit APN settings like other sprint phones to enable hotspot in stock Sprint Note 7? I was able to do that on Edge plus with MSL number.
The restart and enable hotspot trick doesnt work for me.
Thanks in advance
Using just the MSL and trying to edit will give you a greyed out un-editable APN Type
Using the userdebug build to gain Root privilege I was able to edit the APN Type
I did the usual Build prop edit: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Terminal command: settings put global tethering _dun_required 0
Ultimately, I had to edit the telephony.db file
(/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony)
There are a total of 8 Carrier APN types that I changed from 'Default,MMS' to 'Default,MMS,DUN'
Then committed changes and saved the file in original location. Also I deleted telephony.db.journal file
Hotspot is working just fine.
mariano3113 said:
Using the userdebug build to gain Root privilege I was able to edit the APN Type
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Is that mean i have to root the phone ?
I was able to just edit APN using my phone MSL on edge plus before. Does sprint some how block the access woth update?
SptMogul said:
Is that mean i have to root the phone ?
I was able to just edit APN using my phone MSL on edge plus before. Does sprint some how block the access woth update?
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Yup...Sprint blocked it with 6.0.1
Try shortcut master lite and search for lte. Click launch on the first one and go down to lte settimgs. Edit it that way if you can
Has this way worked for you
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Using just the MSL and trying to edit will give you a greyed out un-editable APN Type
Using the userdebug build to gain Root privilege I was able to edit the APN Type
I did the usual Build prop edit: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Terminal command: settings put global tethering _dun_required 0
Ultimately, I had to edit the telephony.db file
(/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony)
There are a total of 8 Carrier APN types that I changed from 'Default,MMS' to 'Default,MMS,DUN'
Then committed changes and saved the file in original location. Also I deleted telephony.db.journal file
Hotspot is working just fine.
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May I ask, why delete the journal file? I only modified the telephony.db file and everything works for me.
I also didn't edit the build.prop like you say, is that necessary?
themisterwilson said:
May I ask, why delete the journal file? I only modified the telephony.db file and everything works for me.
I also didn't edit the build.prop like you say, is that necessary?
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The journal file is like a temporary rollback or back-up of the stock file. (I delete as to make sure only my new telephony.db file with changes can be implemented.)
The build.prop edit and Terminal Command : most likely are not necessary...I just have a habit of doing them as I always do those edits on my Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 6P devices to get Native Hotspot working.
Glad to see you have everything working.
(I advise saving the modified telephony.db to an sd-card if you are partaking in the Note 7 recall/exchange...saves you the trouble of remodification of db file.)
mariano3113 said:
The journal file is like a temporary rollback or back-up of the stock file. (I delete as to make sure only my new telephony.db file with changes can be implemented.)
The build.prop edit and Terminal Command : most likely are not necessary...I just have a habit of doing them as I always do those edits on my Nexus 5, Nexus 6, and Nexus 6P devices to get Native Hotspot working.
Glad to see you have everything working.
(I advise saving the modified telephony.db to an sd-card if you are partaking in the Note 7 recall/exchange...saves you the trouble of remodification of db file.)
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Oh definitely made a backup already. I got an email overnight telling me to turn off my phone and exchange it, wtf? I'll exchange it when I can exchange it for a Note7. I have no confidence in Sprint and "loaner" devices. Shiiiiiit, Come on now... lol
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Edit option is grayed out
mariano3113 said:
Using just the MSL and trying to edit will give you a greyed out un-editable APN Type
Using the userdebug build to gain Root privilege I was able to edit the APN Type
I did the usual Build prop edit: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Terminal command: settings put global tethering _dun_required 0
Ultimately, I had to edit the telephony.db file
(/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony)
There are a total of 8 Carrier APN types that I changed from 'Default,MMS' to 'Default,MMS,DUN'
Then committed changes and saved the file in original location. Also I deleted telephony.db.journal file
Hotspot is working just fine.
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I am running 6.01 and the options are grayed out to allow you to edit.
Also when searching in "Shortcut master lite" it does not find "lte" in teh proper file.
It finds it in many other programs but not where we need to edit.
Any other options to get this changed?
Thanks
mayesk159 said:
I am running 6.01 and the options are grayed out to allow you to edit.
Also when searching in "Shortcut master lite" it does not find "lte" in teh proper file.
It finds it in many other programs but not where we need to edit.
Any other options to get this changed?
Thanks
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I edited the Telephony.db using DB Browser for SQLite on my PC.
I just exchanged Note 7 for a replacement yesterday and am back to Rooted for Hotspot. I cheated and reused my previously edited telephony.db file from previous Note 7 on the new device.
let me know if you would like the edited telephony.db (Assuming on Sprint and Rooted)
mariano3113 said:
I edited the Telephony.db using DB Browser for SQLite on my PC.
I just exchanged Note 7 for a replacement yesterday and am back to Rooted for Hotspot. I cheated and reused my previously edited telephony.db file from previous Note 7 on the new device.
let me know if you would like the edited telephony.db (Assuming on Sprint and Rooted)
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While I have not participated in this discussion, I like I am sure many others, would appreciate if you made your telephony.db file available.
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While I have not participated in this discussion, I like I am sure many others, would appreciate if you made your telephony.db file available.
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Attached is a Sprint Note 7 telephony.db that has had the APNs edited to change "deafult,mms" to "default,mms,dun"
extract telephony.db from zip, then copy & paste into /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony (overwriting the current telephony.db)
mariano3113 said:
I edited the Telephony.db using DB Browser for SQLite on my PC.
I just exchanged Note 7 for a replacement yesterday and am back to Rooted for Hotspot. I cheated and reused my previously edited telephony.db file from previous Note 7 on the new device.
let me know if you would like the edited telephony.db (Assuming on Sprint and Rooted)
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How do you do the edits in SQLite? All I see is three rows with 'name, 'type' and 'schema'.
I did the build.prop edits and the settings.db but I'm still being throttled. This seems like it might offer some hope.
Editing the APN's are not going to help if your being Throttled. Being throttled means you are experiencing a universal data slow down because you've exceeded your agreed to data limits.
Editing the APN's allows those that have not subscribed, or can't subscribe due to geographical/contractual limitations, the ability to turn on Hotspot settings.
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Editing the APN's are not going to help if your being Throttled. Being throttled means you are experiencing a universal data slow down because you've exceeded your agreed to data limits.
Editing the APN's allows those that have not subscribed, or can't subscribe due to geographical/contractual limitations, the ability to turn on Hotspot settings.
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It's not universal when I use my phone I get high speed data, when I tether it's really slow after the free tether limit.
I used to be able to by pass the limit using the build.prop and setting.db hack but I reset my radio about week ago and have have been experiencing extremely slow tether speeds since 0.01 Mb/s. I've tried wiping system files, reinstalling different ROMs but haven't had any success regaining high speed tether. I though maybe adding 'dun' to the APNs might work. I'm desperate, you guys seem to know what makes this thing ticks ANY suggestion is welcomed.
Hotspot tether, or true tether, either usb or Bluetooth?
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Hotspot tether, or true tether, either usb or Bluetooth?
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Are those apps or are you asking me if I've tried usb or bluetooth? I can't do usb or bluetooth because I use the hotspot on several devices, I need a way to get wifi tether active again.
Does either the build.prop edit or the settings.db edit mask the fact that you are tethering? If not what other options are there other than a VPN?
kromaanti said:
How do you do the edits in SQLite? All I see is three rows with 'name, 'type' and 'schema'.
I did the build.prop edits and the settings.db but I'm still being throttled. This seems like it might offer some hope.
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kromaanti said:
Are those apps or are you asking me if I've tried usb or bluetooth? I can't do usb or bluetooth because I use the hotspot on several devices, I need a way to get wifi tether active again.
Does either the build.prop edit or the settings.db edit mask the fact that you are tethering? If not what other options are there other than a VPN?
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Are you on Sprint or another carrier?
As far as I can tell, only T-Mobile is currently throttling over Hotspot (IP trace or packet snooping, pick one???)
For those of us on Grandfathered unlimited plans on At&t, Sprint, and Verizon: DUN APN edits along with build prop and settings put global tethering_dun_required 0 entries are allowing full throughput when doing Tethering via Hotspot or USB.
I have tested Note 7 Hotspot on At&t, Sprint, and Verizon ; the T-Mobile Hotspot was working but I did not check after Tether allotment.
The At&t, Verizon, and Sprint Grandfathered Unlimited data plans do not have Tethering included*
I still have the grandfathered unlimited data plan on verizon and purchased a Pixel 3 directly from Google hoping that I would be able to bypass their system check and use this phone's hotspot feature without getting verizon involved and to keep my old data plan. is there a way around this check with the Pixel 3 phone?
I am okay with abandoning this plan and switching to an inferior plan - my need for the hotspot is greater than trying to square-peg-round-hole my way into the old data plan. I'm going to need to work remotely a lot more than before as I just find out my mother has breast cancer and I am helping her back and forth to her oncology and radiology appointments. thanks for your help!
As far as I know the only way to use the native hotspot (like from the quick settings tiles) is to root and modify one of the build.prop settings. That's what it required on previous phones with the true UDP on VZW (and other carriers).
I haven't rooted any of my Pixels as I switched to the newer "unlimited" plan that "may slow speeds after ~22gb" and only has a few gigs of fast hotspot included. I clung to my old UDP for years but eventually switching to a newer plan had more advantages for me (unlimited minutes being the biggest..).
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As far as I know the only way to use the native hotspot (like from the quick settings tiles) is to root and modify one of the build.prop settings. That's what it required on previous phones with the true UDP on VZW (and other carriers).
I haven't rooted any of my Pixels as I switched to the newer "unlimited" plan that "may slow speeds after ~22gb" and only has a few gigs of fast hotspot included. I clung to my old UDP for years but eventually switching to a newer plan had more advantages for me (unlimited minutes being the biggest..).
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I am grandfathered in on the original unlimited and use the build.prop method with all my phones. It works great especially with magisk.
I am in exactly the same situation. Verizon unlimited plan and Pixel 3 from Google. direct. These are the steps I did to achieve what you want.
Unlock bootloader
Install Magisk manager and obtain ROOT
Install a file manager. I use ES File Explorer and Root Explorer.
Open file manager and navigate to: /system
Open build.prop and go to the end of the last line, hit ENTER to start a new line and type: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Save file. It might prompt you to make directory Read/Write. Confirm. You can change permission after.
Reboot.
noxqzs said:
I am in exactly the same situation. Verizon unlimited plan and Pixel 3 from Google. direct. These are the steps I did to achieve what you want.
Unlock bootloader
Install Magisk manager and obtain ROOT
Install a file manager. I use ES File Explorer and Root Explorer.
Open file manager and navigate to: /system
Open build.prop and go to the end of the last line, hit ENTER to start a new line and type: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Save file. It might prompt you to make directory Read/Write. Confirm. You can change permission after.
Reboot.
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The easier way would be to install a Magisk module called Tethering Enabler. I don't think it's in the official repo. That way the build.prop edit persists through flashing new security patches.
What's the opinion of a Verizon plan AND Verizon Pixel 3 phone to hide hotspot cap? Does it matter if the Pixel 3 wasn't a direct Google buy but bought through Verizon?
Another option is a reboot workaround. What you do is add the hotspot shortcut to your dropdown menu, reboot your phone and as soon as the notification bar appears pull it down and toggle the hotspot shortcut. If you do this before the phone connects to the cell tower it will work. The only downfall is once you unlock your phone after connecting it will turn the hotspot off and you cant turn it back on until you restart and do the same process.
If I were to make a guess, then unless you can root, Verizon version won't be possible. I stopped buying from Verizon after my S6 due to the hassle of them locking things down.
I also looked in the module list on magisk and couldn't find : Tethering enabler. Is it under a specific name?
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If I were to make a guess, then unless you can root, Verizon version won't be possible. I stopped buying from Verizon after my S6 due to the hassle of them locking things down.
I also looked in the module list on magisk and couldn't find : Tethering enabler. Is it under a specific name?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-tethering-enabler-testers-t3476625/pag11
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