I bought a sprint N920P for use in Canada. It was sold unlocked but I discovered I couldn't turn on Hotspot or change the APN. After doing some research, I found that flashing the XAS firmware I can enable the hidden settings. I can still receive OTA and Knox is not tripped. The device is unrooted. Samsung Pay is functional. Link to firmware is here. It will wipe everything so backup first!
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=1CACD973C35D11E69215FA163EE8F90B
To get hotspot settings, download Samsung good lock. This will unlock the hidden hotspot settings. You can find good lock in the galaxy apps store and the hotspot toggle in the good lock pull down menu. Long press the hotspot toggle to access hohot settings.
To make sure the new firmware works, check if the firmware wiped your phone. If the phone boots up in the factory reset state, then you're good. If it doesn't try again.
I wouldn't say this is a for sure way. True test after you flash this firmware is to have Sprint Service. Whatever firnware you have, once you pop another SIM into the Sprint Note, 5 the APNS become editable. I popped in a T Mobile SIM and I was able to edit the T Mobile APN.
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Do devices connect tho? I have the same unlocked SM-N920P on a Canadian carrier, but when I try to connect a device to the hotspot, it doesn't work.
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Do devices connect tho? I have the same unlocked SM-N920P on a Canadian carrier, but when I try to connect a device to the hotspot, it doesn't work.
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Yes devices do connect. On my phone I created a hotspot and I was able to link iPhone, and windows.
justinxfan said:
I bought a sprint N920P for use in Canada. It was sold unlocked but I discovered I couldn't turn on Hotspot or change the APN. After doing some research, I found that flashing the XAS firmware I can enable the hidden settings. I can still receive OTA and Knox is not tripped. The device is unrooted. Samsung Pay is functional. Link to firmware is here
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I flashed the firmware that you included in the link, and I after installing I still cant find the hotspot option in the settings menu. Do you mind going a little further in depth in how you activated the hotspot?
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I flashed the firmware that you included in the link, and I after installing I still cant find the hotspot option in the settings menu. Do you mind going a little further in depth in how you activated the hotspot?
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As I suspected this does not work. He is able to edit the APN because he is on another carrier and not Sprint. Flashing firmware doesn't do anything.
He said he wiped the phone to factory state after he flsshed the firmware. Did you do that?
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As I suspected this does not work. He is able to edit the APN because he is on another carrier and not Sprint. Flashing firmware doesn't do anything.
He said he wiped the phone to factory state after he flsshed the firmware. Did you do that?
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I'm not using sprint either, I have a sprint note 5 but running on Fido network in Canada. I'm hesitant to wipe my phone as the method may not even work. Maybe if OP responds, he can explain how he is able to enable hotspot.
I can access APN settings fine, but the hotspot function is non-existent in settings.
jefferychan33 said:
I'm not using sprint either, I have a sprint note 5 but running on Fido network in Canada. I'm hesitant to wipe my phone as the method may not even work. Maybe if OP responds, he can explain how he is able to enable hotspot.
I can access APN settings fine, but the hotspot function is non-existent in settings.
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There is another thread he posted in - he just said that he did a factory reset. Did you do that? Anyone can access APN but not be able to edit the hotspot settings. I could do that on a stock Sprint Note 5. Sprint just greys out certain parts.
jefferychan33 said:
I flashed the firmware that you included in the link, and I after installing I still cant find the hotspot option in the settings menu. Do you mind going a little further in depth in how you activated the hotspot?
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I'm not using sprint either, I have a sprint note 5 but running on Fido network in Canada. I'm hesitant to wipe my phone as the method may not even work. Maybe if OP responds, he can explain how he is able to enable hotspot.
I can access APN settings fine, but the hotspot function is non-existent in settings.
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Sorry guys I updated the OP to fix my mistakes
elcidroyale said:
There is another thread he posted in - he just said that he did a factory reset. Did you do that? Anyone can access APN but not be able to edit the hotspot settings. I could do that on a stock Sprint Note 5. Sprint just greys out certain parts.
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So after downloading Good Lock from the Samsung store hotspot menu seems to popup, but I'm having trouble actually having devices connect to my note 5. The wifi connection is seen, but the farthest I can go is "obtaining Ip address". Does anyone know how to solve this?
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Well after a factory reset, nothing. Hotspot isn't available in the settings menu. :crying:
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Looks like you have to download Good Lock. Let me know if this works. Didn't work for me on Sprint.
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Well after a factory reset, nothing. Hotspot isn't available in the settings menu. :crying:
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You have to install samsung good lock. It's available in the galaxy apps store. Read my OP for more info.
Try on different devices. Does computer work? Does its work? If they all don't work check your mobile data settings, apn settings and Hotspot settings.
So far this is not working for anyone one than the OP. I am considering this a non fix. If someone who has a Sprint phone is able to use Sprint service AND can edit APN that is a fix. Taking a Sprint phone and popping in a SIM from another carrier and being able to edit APN is not a fix but pretty common. Again I took a T Mobile SIM and popped into my Sprint phone and voila I am able to edit T Mobile's APN - because apparently T Mobile does not block access to edit APNs but Sprint DOES. I'm glad this worked for you Justinxfan - here's hoping for a true fix for the rest of us!
hey,
I want to buy a Sprint Note5 from ebay.
I'm going to use it on koodo in Canada
If I dont have access to apn settings does that mean I cannot use data on it?
bobola said:
hey,
I want to buy a Sprint Note5 from ebay.
I'm going to use it on koodo in Canada
If I dont have access to apn settings does that mean I cannot use data on it?
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You can use data just fine, it's just that the hotspot functionality is blocked on the sprint note 5.
jefferychan33 said:
You can use data just fine, it's just that the hotspot functionality is blocked on the sprint note 5.
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If you reboot the phone, upon boot, immediately go into enable hotspot, it will work until you reboot again. I've done this on several road trips with the kids and the unlimited plan comes in handy with three streaming youtube or netflix.
jefferychan33 said:
So after downloading Good Lock from the Samsung store hotspot menu seems to popup, but I'm having trouble actually having devices connect to my note 5. The wifi connection is seen, but the farthest I can go is "obtaining Ip address". Does anyone know how to solve this?
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i have exact problem like this: i use unlocked sprint s6 in my country, i dig the hotspot setting with nova launcher, can turn it on and set the password up, use another phone/ipad/laptop and SEE the S6 wifi, connecting, and that's it.
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I bought an Unlocked Canadian S6 recently, and it just won't let me connect to the LTE network.
Model Numer : SM-G920W8
Android Version : 5.0.2
Baseband : G920W8VLU1AOCG
Connecting to the LTE is not even an option. When I go in the Network Options, I get the choice between :
-WDCMA/GSM (auto connect)
- WDCMA only
- GSM only
I know for a fact that I am in the coverage zone, so no need to ask that silly question
I've tried different SIM cards, played in the options a bit, and factory reset the phone about 5 times now, yet nothing seems to work.
Also, when I try to do the update, it just reboots and gives me an Android logo and a failed Icon
I've only seen one other post like this from a carrier's support website, but no solutions were found.
**Update : For a reason, after a recovery, it will connect to the LTE for a bit or until next boot, then go back to what it is now.
First question, who did you buy the phone from? Second, Is it second hand? By default, Wind mobile does not allow the LTE option to be displayed in system settings as they as a carrier don't have LTE. It is blocked by the CSC setting for the carrier. As for other carriers It should leave you the option to connect in settings where you say it is not. If it is a Wind phone, You would need to change the CSC to enable the LTE selection. There is a method to force LTE even without option in settings, but I think it is removed in the latest firmware. Try dialing *#2263# in the dialer. It may bring you to menu that will allow you to select LTE. This is not a permanent method though as it will need to be done every boot. The other way, (If you are in fact a Wind/Mobilicity phone) is to enter dialer and enter *#272*IMEI# with IMEI being your devices unique code. If at all possible, take a full nand and Titanium Backup before doing this and be sure to transfer everything off the phone to a PC. This method wipes everything and I mean everything off the phone buy is a surefire way to enable LTE.
Yes, it was second hand. I didn't ask who was his carrier simply because it was unlocked.
I'll try it tomorrow, thanks for the information
Here is the menu you will see when you type the *#272*imei# code into your dialer. The codes are the carrier names. Mine which is GLW is Wind, BMC is Bell, RWC is Rogers, etc.
Maybe there is no LTE in your area...
roydok said:
Maybe there is no LTE in your area...
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It would still be visible in the Settings/Mobile Networks/Network Mode menu which it is not. His problem is more than that.
BCSC said:
First question, who did you buy the phone from? Second, Is it second hand? By default, Wind mobile does not allow the LTE option to be displayed in system settings as they as a carrier don't have LTE. It is blocked by the CSC setting for the carrier. As for other carriers It should leave you the option to connect in settings where you say it is not. If it is a Wind phone, You would need to change the CSC to enable the LTE selection. There is a method to force LTE even without option in settings, but I think it is removed in the latest firmware. Try dialing *#2263# in the dialer. It may bring you to menu that will allow you to select LTE. This is not a permanent method though as it will need to be done every boot. The other way, (If you are in fact a Wind/Mobilicity phone) is to enter dialer and enter *#272*IMEI# with IMEI being your devices unique code. If at all possible, take a full nand and Titanium Backup before doing this and be sure to transfer everything off the phone to a PC. This method wipes everything and I mean everything off the phone buy is a surefire way to enable LTE.
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Sweet! It works :good: Thanks man
Now, would you have any ideas on why the update won't work? I didn't get much into it yet, but I will soon.
I'm not sure why it wouldn't update, but now that you have changed the CSC you can download the update and flash with Odin. Pick your carrier and go to town. The guy running the following thread runs his own firmware host. He's got amazing DL speeds. Usually takes me 6 or so minutes to do the 1.6gb file. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3086387
I'm having the same issue.
Scurbs said:
Sweet! It works :good: Thanks man
Now, would you have any ideas on why the update won't work? I didn't get much into it yet, but I will soon.
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Connected with someone selling a G920W8 version. LTE is disabled and the codes aren't working. Can you reaffirm which unlock code worked for you? I'm on Fido, what LTE network are you using?
hi BCSC
Thanks for the details. I searched complete net and read all articles but nothing set me up with the proper thing. i read your solution i dialled *#2263# and all i got is service mode and in that i went to band selection , LTE and the all ....... Yes and its showing LTE in mobile data. THanks so much.
But now another issue, network is showing perfect but no outgoing and incoming calls.
in incoming its showing busy and on outgoing its not connecting to another phone.
And, Lte is not showing in mobile networks, There only 3 options still are showing.
Mine is same Wind S6 but i had to use in India.
Let Me know
Thanks once again
Cheeerzzzzz
Varun
Picking LTE from the service mode will note make it visible from the settings menu. Its more of a workarpund instead of a way of permanently enabling it. As for the issue of no out/in calls, my best guess is that it could be due to which LTE bands are being used or are available in India. Unfortunatly I have no way to test that option. I only was successful in getting the Wind LTE option on Canadian carriers.
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I jumped on the $250 eBay deal for this phone. Today, after installing my tmobile SIM card I can talk and text fine but the mobile data is not functioning. I've gone into the "Data Manager" menu and turned on the "mobile data"...airplane function is off....performed a factory reboot, and still nothing. What am I missing? Do I need to do an APN configuration? Being an unlocked phone, I thought it was a matter of plug and play. Data works fine in my moto g. Please help. Thanks
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I jumped on the $250 eBay deal for this phone. Today, after installing my tmobile SIM card I can talk and text fine but the mobile data is not functioning. I've gone into the "Data Manager" menu and turned on the "mobile data"...airplane function is off....performed a factory reboot, and still nothing. What am I missing? Do I need to do an APN configuration? Being an unlocked phone, I thought it was a matter of plug and play. Data works fine in my moto g. Please help. Thanks
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Yes, get your apn settings from Tmobile and enter inSettings, Networks,mobile networks, access point names. Create a new APN for t-mobile...save....choose the new apn. .... see if it works
Yes, sounds like you'd have to enter APN values, especially if voice and text are working. Not all phones auto populate APN values.
Not sure if these APN values are correct but it's a starting point: http://apn-settings.com/t-mobile-apn-settings-step-by-step-configuration/ . This is T-mobile's site for generic data settings for non T-Mobile phones: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2090
You guys were spot on...contacted tmobile and they had me up and running in less than 5 min with the proper APN config. Thanks for the help fellas.
Now if I could just get the latest software update without having to purchase the gophone SIM/plan...
Does Hotspot feature work for you?
scrubsr1 said:
You guys were spot on...contacted tmobile and they had me up and running in less than 5 min with the proper APN config. Thanks for the help fellas.
Now if I could just get the latest software update without having to purchase the gophone SIM/plan...
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Sorry to revive such an old post, but I am thinking of doing the same thing right now ($200 for a new unlocked AT&T Flex2), and wondered if your WIFI Hotspot function on the phone works with TMobile?
I've tried other AT&T unlocked phones on TM, and when I turn on the hotspot feature, I get a network error.
Thanks.
ps. Can you post the APN settings that TM gave you?
I just bought a used Verizon LG G5 (VS987), however my carrier is AT&T. After putting in the Sim card, calling and texting works but when I go to turn on mobile data in the settings, I get a popup that says "Add Mobile Service Please contact Customer Service at (800) 922-0204 for assistance."
I have called both that customer service number for Verizon ^ and also AT&T. I made sure that my IMEI was updated on our AT&T plan, and I have the right APN settings put in. When I called Verizon, the guy didn't really have much to say except that the device is unlocked but full access to features can't be guaranteed, and I am aware that Verizon and AT&T use different wireless bands, which he explained, but I should be able to at least have some kind of data. We both agreed that this is just some piece of Verizon software keeping me from using data, and he suggested rooting the phone to get a workaround.
One suggestion that I saw in some forums and tried was that resetting the network settings in Backup and Reset does turn mobile data on by default, however I get the same Verizon popup as soon as I open any browser, and other apps just say there is no connection, although when I do this I can see that I am getting either HSPA or 4G data, it just seems like it's being blocked by this Verizon stuff. Messing around with other setttings such as Data roaming and System select didn't change anything.
Does anyone have any experience using a Verizon G5 on AT&T? I saw a video of someone demoing T-Mobile 4G data on the Verizon model, and another user on XDA said that he put in his T-Mobile sim and it worked perfectly. My best guess on where to go from here is to unlock and root, and see if I can install a custom rom to get around this. Does anyone know if there is a stock LG rom without all of the Verizon bloatware installed, maybe a stock rom for the unlocked model of the G5? Any suggestions on how to get this to work are appreciated, and I think this is posted in the right place, I'm an active reader on XDA but this is one of my first posts
Thanks to anyone that reads all of this!
Update: I reset the phone to factory settings and set it up with the sim card from AT&T in it. Since then I can turn on mobile data, and the notification bar shows I have data (mostly HSPA), however I have no connection when I try to load a webpage. Tomorrow morning i'll stop by the AT&T store and see if there's anything they can do.
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Update: I reset the phone to factory settings and set it up with the sim card from AT&T in it. Since then I can turn on mobile data, and the notification bar shows I have data (mostly HSPA), however I have no connection when I try to load a webpage. Tomorrow morning i'll stop by the AT&T store and see if there's anything they can do.
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Did you add the correct APNs for AT&T in the phone when you put in your sim? you need it for internet and MMS
Did you which it to Gobal or other option that is not LTE/CDMA?
Same problem here
jayscoottey said:
Update: I reset the phone to factory settings and set it up with the sim card from AT&T in it. Since then I can turn on mobile data, and the notification bar shows I have data (mostly HSPA), however I have no connection when I try to load a webpage. Tomorrow morning i'll stop by the AT&T store and see if there's anything they can do.
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Was your problem solved? I'm having the same problem with another Verizon LG Device. If it was solved, what did you do?
I have Galaxy S8 plus G955U1 unlocked version using verizon network and I would like to know if there is any way to have WiFi-Calling working on my device? I have VoLTE but wifi calling is disabled and my phone still has premium care warranty and I do not want Root or flashing rom due to the fact I do not want to mess with my phone. If theres an easy way to get wifi-calling can you suggest me how I heard about shortcut master? Please update me!! Thanks.
I'm in the same boat. I don't think it can be activated without some sort of modification.
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I was able to activate video calling through the app called "shortcut master lite" but the wifi calling toggle was there but it is not accessable i think it needs some extra codes to put it in.. wifi calling is enabled but the toggle is disabled.
skyethur said:
I was able to activate video calling through the app called "shortcut master lite" but the wifi calling toggle was there but it is not accessable i think it needs some extra codes to put it in.. wifi calling is enabled but the toggle is disabled.
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How did you do that?
eddyo1993 said:
How did you do that?
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Okay follow the instruction on this thread this is a unlocked version to work with tmobile it's same steps for verizon also.. I can't seem to work wifi-calling with verizon it is enabled in the menu but the toggle is not active
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-verify-t-mobile-services-wifi-t3612996
skyethur said:
Okay follow the instruction on this thread this is a unlocked version to work with tmobile it's same steps for verizon also.. I can't seem to work wifi-calling with verizon it is enabled in the menu but the toggle is not active
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-verify-t-mobile-services-wifi-t3612996
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Tried it doesn't seem to work I see
The video calling option but seems to disconnect as soon as I try
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Tried it doesn't seem to work I see
The video calling option
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Yea I can see video calling options on my dialer but I have not tested it if it works, you need to call someone from verizon that has video call also...
If you download "Messages+" app from verizon you can use that app and make txt and mms messages even without signal as long as there is wifi I just found that out today. i tried to put on airplane mode but I was able to make text through that verizon messaging app.
I really need wifi-calling activated badly let me know if you have some news
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Yea I can see video calling options on my dialer but I have not tested it if it works, you need to call someone from verizon that has video call also...
If you download "Messages+" app from verizon you can use that app and make txt and mms messages even without signal as long as there is wifi I just found that out today. i tried to put on airplane mode but I was able to make text through that verizon messaging app.
I really need wifi-calling activated badly let me know if you have some news
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Yeah my wife has video calling as well I did notice that the LTE shuts off as soon as I try... Yeah I'm aware of that you can also use your tablet to message using your number with message+
Bxrider117 said:
I'm in the same boat. I don't think it can be activated without some sort of modification.
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Someone posted on samsung website telling me he was able to activate wifi calling through that app but he never mention how, im waiting for his response..
When i use video call, LTE remains but it drops the call right away.
skyethur said:
Yea I can see video calling options on my dialer but I have not tested it if it works, you need to call someone from verizon that has video call also...
If you download "Messages+" app from verizon you can use that app and make txt and mms messages even without signal as long as there is wifi I just found that out today. i tried to put on airplane mode but I was able to make text through that verizon messaging app.
I really need wifi-calling activated badly let me know if you have some news
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I used this workaround on the U1 unlocked firmware on the Verizon variant.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...to/how-to-video-wificalling-unlocked-t3615027
skyethur said:
I have Galaxy S8 plus G955U1 unlocked version using verizon network and I would like to know if there is any way to have WiFi-Calling working on my device? I have VoLTE but wifi calling is disabled and my phone still has premium care warranty and I do not want Root or flashing rom due to the fact I do not want to mess with my phone. If theres an easy way to get wifi-calling can you suggest me how I heard about shortcut master? Please update me!! Thanks.
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Why not just call tech support and have them reprovision your line? There is some settings that need to be reset on their end.
The only way it will work that I know of is to flash the VZW U version. Believe me I've tried everything and this will also give visual voicemail as well.
S8
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=4EE7F2A08EB611E7963AFA163EE8F90B
S8+
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=79EC9AF08D2811E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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skyethur said:
Okay follow the instruction on this thread this is a unlocked version to work with tmobile it's same steps for verizon also.. I can't seem to work wifi-calling with verizon it is enabled in the menu but the toggle is not active
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-verify-t-mobile-services-wifi-t3612996
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I followed but mine says "Video Over IP false" how can i make it true? Also under services I only have "snip, mmtel".
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skyethur said:
Okay follow the instruction on this thread this is a unlocked version to work with tmobile it's same steps for verizon also.. I can't seem to work wifi-calling with verizon it is enabled in the menu but the toggle is not active
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/how-to-verify-t-mobile-services-wifi-t3612996
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I followed but mine says "Video Over IP false" how can i make it true? Also under services I only have "snip, mmtel".
I got my S8+ (Canadian model G955W) and it was originally with another carrier. I couldn't enable WiFi calling and some other carrier specific stuff did not work. What I did was change the CSC to the carrier I am with. CSC's are responsible for a lot of things, like the quick toggles in notification panel, WiFi calling settings, MMS size limits, etc. You can check the contents of the CSC files at /system/csc/
I suggest you try flashing CSC from a Verizon stock ROM, and then using the following code in the "Dialer" app to switch the CSC: *#272*[device imei]*
Example: *#272*355154154163115*
You should get a screen like the screenshot I attached, which will let your select your CSC.
BACK UP YOUR STUFF WITH SMARTSWITCH OR SAMSUNG CLOUD AS IT WILL DO A FACTORY RESET AND INSTALL THE CORRECT CSC CONFIGURATION!!!
EDIT: Here is the correct CSC pulled from the latest Verizon firmware (G955USQU1AQK3, Nov. 8). Try flashing it with ODIN and let us know if it works after configuring CSC with the dialer code! LINK: https://drive.google.com/open?id=13xboPjVTDuWBqL2jj4bzQiFi-VVSJ3Xj
i have this galaxy s8+ Sprint version and im trying to figure out how to enable the hotspot so i can share my data and i don't find a real solution please help!!
Quiperd809 said:
i have this galaxy s8+ Sprint version and im trying to figure out how to enable the hotspot so i can share my data and i don't find a real solution please help!!
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What do you mean disable? Does it say you are no subscribed to Hotspot or something like that when you try to turn it on?
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What do you mean disable? Does it say you are no subscribed to Hotspot or something like that when you try to turn it on?
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I mean i Don't have the option to hotspot my data i can't share my internet. i dont see the option/
Hidden hotspot, "Sprint, you make them love you little and nothing"
Quiperd809 said:
I mean i Don't have the option to hotspot my data i can't share my internet. i dont see the option/
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I have the same problem. To be exact, it is as if they had hidden from the menu "settings-> connections" the option Hotspot that allows to activate and deactivate the Internet sharing.
My S8 plus is SM-G955U with OREO, I'm using it outside of the USA. And my local carrier does not block these things. I imagine this is some Sprint software that runs when you start Android and hide Hotspot. The APN I can access, see and edit without problems, I select the local carrier and everything works except share the internet.
At the moment, I use PDANet + as a workarround but it is very annoying that it is disconnected every time and the paid version does not solve my problem.
If someone has another solution to let us know, I will be very grateful.