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Essential Layout Whitelist Editor

This is an app made by a reddit user to manage the ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST setting.
You can use this app to only whitelist apps that you need, instead of whitelisting all apps.
Note that you will still need ADB to grant permission to this app:
adb shell pm grant in.tsdo.elw android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
You only need to do this once, then you can use the app normally.
This app only shows user apps. Please do give feedback if you find any system app that behaves differently than it was.
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Download(Github)
edit: credits to oracleicom
All credit for this app goes to /u/TsFreddie over on the /r/essential subreddit.

Yes. First up Nova!!!
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This is now on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.tsdo.elw
But you still MUST run that permissions code in ADB.
adb shell pm grant in.tsdo.elw android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
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I was wondering when will this get posted here since I can't post link.
But, just a heads up: the old package name got suspended by google. So the package name changed, and the ADB command should change correspondingly.
Code:
adb shell pm grant in.tsdo.elw android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

TsFreddie said:
I was wondering when will this get posted here since I can't post link.
But, just a heads up: the old package name got suspended by google. So the package name changed, and the ADB command should change correspondingly.
Code:
adb shell pm grant in.tsdo.elw android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
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I updated the OP with this :good:

This is great !! Is there a reason why essential didn't do this out of the box?

How'd you guys get ADB drivers to work. I can't locate any that'll work for some reason. Could be my current adb drivers are messing with it. It works fine for my LG and Samsung phones but my adb won't show the Essential phone...

gqukyo said:
How'd you guys get ADB drivers to work. I can't locate any that'll work for some reason. Could be my current adb drivers are messing with it. It works fine for my LG and Samsung phones but my adb won't show the Essential phone...
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Assuming you're on Windows, reboot with driver signing disabled and force update drivers to the one Google distributes with the sdk.

I got some universal ones to work. However, now my issue is that the authorize PC pop up doesn't actually pop up when I connect. I've google and none of the solutions worked... I just want to swap out the app switcher and back buttons... :T

gqukyo said:
How'd you guys get ADB drivers to work. I can't locate any that'll work for some reason. Could be my current adb drivers are messing with it. It works fine for my LG and Samsung phones but my adb won't show the Essential phone...
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The older minimal adb packages won't work, and the failures look like driver issues.
Get the new adb and try again.

I got it working now. Just had to use another PC.

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this app worked perfectly! Love it when it's using the extra room! Thanks for the help!

So, my question. Since I did the whitelist all (with the *) what's the remove command for that line? so that I can actually use this selective whitelist?

vexx109 said:
So, my question. Since I did the whitelist all (with the *) what's the remove command for that line? so that I can actually use this selective whitelist?
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Uploading the new list will over write the existing values.
If you want return the value to stock use,
adb shell settings delete global ESSENTIAL_LAYOUT_WHITELIST

After you guys changed permissions, did you get the OTA update no problem? Did the hack stick or did you need to reapply the shell command?

I did the mods via ADB and they have stuck after the upgrade, either that or Essential has added apps to their whitelist as part of this upgrade.

Thank you so much for this easy way to whitelist without having to wait for Essential!!
Curious what other apps you all have white-listed to full screen (I have only done Nova Prime) with good results...
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TsFreddie said:
I was wondering when will this get posted here since I can't post link.
But, just a heads up: the old package name got suspended by google. So the package name changed, and the ADB command should change correspondingly.
Code:
adb shell pm grant in.tsdo.elw android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
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Thank you!

I whitelisted Nova, Textra, calander and instapaper. Thinking of switching to the global whitelist, but haven't done that yet.

This is so much nicer than fighting with the ADB permissions. I kept missing an app here or there editing it manually. Thank you brilliant lovely folks.

bugsy said:
I whitelisted Nova, Textra, calander and instapaper. Thinking of switching to the global whitelist, but haven't done that yet.
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A few apps don't work properly. Personally I would just use this app and select all by default, then turn off any apps that you notice has glitches as you see them.

Remove Network Traffic Arrow without Substratum

This is for those who wanted to remove the annoying network traffic arrow without Substratum, you can simply use this app (it's not made by me) and follow the adb command from its play store description, the app itself won't do the trick.
Tested from stock unrooted A1 on latest Oreo January patch.

walpurgisnacht30 said:
This is for those who wanted to remove the annoying network traffic arrow without Substratum, you can simply use this app (it's not made by me) and follow the procedure from its play store description.
Tested from stock unrooted A1 on latest Oreo January patch.
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Thanks for this, I need to reboot my phone? Next thing needed is to disable the blinking LED notification light when phone is on low battery mode.
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jcagara08 said:
Thanks for this, I need to reboot my phone? Next thing needed is to disable the blinking LED notification light when phone is on low battery mode.
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I didn't reboot mine.

I'm on data right now still it's showing the annoying arrow up down network activity, I will try the WiFi network later...did you do the adb command stuff as per it's description in Google play?
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jcagara08 said:
I'm on data right now still it's showing the annoying arrow up down network activity, I will try the WiFi network later...did you do the adb command stuff as per it's description in Google play?
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that's weird cuz I dont have it anymore, and yes I ran the adb shell command and now the arrow is gone.

jcagara08 said:
I'm on data right now still it's showing the annoying arrow up down network activity, I will try the WiFi network later...did you do the adb command stuff as per it's description in Google play?
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You have to do the adb command, the app itself won't do the trick

yep

matcho13579 said:
You have to do the adb command, the app itself won't do the trick
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Alrighty then.. Crunching fingers
Sent from my Mi A1 using Tapatalk

Wow... a small app and a simple adb command just made my A1 a much better phone! HUGE thanks to OP and the developer of this app! Really loving this!

Can i run the command through the adb shell on the phone? Or it needs to be done on PC/laptop?
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jcagara08 said:
Can i run the command through the adb shell on the phone? Or it needs to be done on PC/laptop?
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the latter one

jcagara08 said:
Can i run the command through the adb shell on the phone? Or it needs to be done on PC/laptop?
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You will need PC to execute adb commands.

sandrocks said:
You will need PC to execute adb commands.
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I remember checking root status through adb terminal on the phone... Even in that way it wouldn't work?
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So if want restore i change "user 0" with "user 1"
It's correct?

jcagara08 said:
I remember checking root status through adb terminal on the phone... Even in that way it wouldn't work?
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https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/179247/adb-without-pc-is-it-possible
michele67 said:
So if want restore i change "user 0" with "user 1"
It's correct?
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no idea

walpurgisnacht30 said:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/179247/adb-without-pc-is-it-possible
no idea
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Ok i risolve
adb shell cmd overlay disable --user 0 com.keypressure.disable_network_activity_indicator
Change "enabled" with " disabled" for restore arrows

did it with my PC thanks so much OP! now how to disable this annoying blinking led light when the phone is having low battery?

Can someone help me I've been struggling with an embedded private network that is linked to my isp and or phone service. I know I'm at the wrong area but my direct email is [email protected] .. I'll gladly donate to whomever that can help. 7069130336

I installed the app from the play store and then ran the adb command "adb shell cmd overlay disable --user 0 com.keypressure.disable_network_activity_indicator" but to no success. Am I doing something wrong? I've used adb before to enable system ui tuner and some other apps. Using xz1 compact.

rapiollymega said:
I installed the app from the play store and then ran the adb command "adb shell cmd overlay disable --user 0 com.keypressure.disable_network_activity_indicator" but to no success. Am I doing something wrong? I've used adb before to enable system ui tuner and some other apps. Using xz1 compact.
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I had to reboot the phone after installing the app and before issuing the command in adb, so maybe try that.

Rooted Pixel 2 Hotspot -- "To enable, go to att.com/mywireless or dial 611."

Rooted Pixel 2 Hotspot -- "To enable, go to att.com/mywireless or dial 611."
Ex-squeeze me? You're a Pixel! You're not supposed to respect carrier crap!
Is there a good way to bypass this with root? All I have done so far is upgrade completely to the latest version of 8.1 and installed Magisk.
Thanks.

starkruzr said:
Ex-squeeze me? You're a Pixel! You're not supposed to respect carrier crap!
Is there a good way to bypass this with root? All I have done so far is upgrade completely to the latest version of 8.1 and installed Magisk.
Thanks.
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in build.prop add line:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
build.prop is at root level/system
Probably you can put it anywhere in build.prop, but I put it just after the other "net" command.
Then you should be good to go. Type carefully. Not sure what would happen if you type an invalid command in build.prop.

tedr108 said:
in build.prop add line:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
build.prop is at root level/system
Probably you can put it anywhere in build.prop, but I put it just after the other "net" command.
Then you should be good to go. Type carefully. Not sure what would happen if you type an invalid command in build.prop.
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Thanks for this

starkruzr said:
Thanks for this
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Did that solution work? I'm contemplating buying a Pixel 2 but want to make sure the hotspot feature works. I'm on the original Verizon unlimited and still want to be able to hotspot.

Call recording

Can anyone confirm that this 9.0 pie update breaks all call recording app from the play store. Thanks for your feedback.

Updated to Android 9 today and boldbeast no longer works, it will record my voice but not that of the call )-: I am considering root now to get the feature back as i did find it useful.
Update: found this on the play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.jroot3d.joneplustools&hl=en_GB
Its all working fine now as it enables the oneplus6 built in recorder.

Thanks
But that also means that it wouldn't work without root like myself. Right?
Guess I gotta stick with my 8.1 until someone figures this one out. This one feature is like super important to me atm.
Thanks again for your kind reply.

Hi,
No root required, my phone is standard no unlocked bootloader and no root.
You just need to install the software, then enable developer options on your phone, enable usb debbugging and send the following command to your phone. adb shell pm grant net.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
Then you will have the option in the software (joneplustool) to enable call recording and also restore calling recorder at boot.
Then on the phone dialler , go into settings and enable call record.

xtruss said:
restore calling recorder at boot.
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That's a bummer...
But hey, thanks a lot for your kind reply. And as for myself, I've been using Cherinbo, pretty decent I would say.

Well, I can confirm the paid verision of CallRecorder from skvalex still works on my Oneplus 6 with 9.0 Pie (not rooted, yet)

vibo2013 said:
Well, I can confirm the paid verision of CallRecorder from skvalex still works on my Oneplus 6 with 9.0 Pie (not rooted, yet)
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Thanks for your feedback, and I'd like you ask a favor from you guys who is on 9.0.
Try that Cherinbo app and confirm that it's working good. I'll buy you a coffee if I could.

You seem as though you just want to promote a product to me, and one that doesn't work.

Darkest shades said:
Thanks for your feedback, and I'd like you ask a favor from you guys who is on 9.0.
Try that Cherinbo app and confirm that it's working good. I'll buy you a coffee if I could.
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I wanted to give it a try, but I can't use it unless I give permission to access my contacts. A call recording app should work without that. So: sorry, won't test it any longer.

xtruss said:
You seem as though you just want to promote a product to me, and one that doesn't work.
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Lol, not my intention. But the one thing that I like about this one is that all saved, recorded files doesn't appear into my music player, where as for others, they always does. Thanks for confirming that it doesn't work.
vibo2013 said:
I wanted to give it a try, but I can't use it unless I give permission to access my contacts. A call recording app should work without that. So: sorry, won't test it any longer.
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It's ok, you help a lot already.
Thanks for your help guys.

I am very happy with the built in call recorder. What is the benefit of having a third party app to record calls?

xtruss said:
Hi,
adb shell pm grant net.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
this adb command(below) worked on oreo and I just used it on pie, no root, works great. (you just have to run it again anytime you reboot your phone, if you're rooted, then it's permanent)
so, copy and paste in adb:
adb shell settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1
>>>>then go to your phone dialer settings to see that is there.
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Void
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mzsquared said:
xtruss said:
Hi,
adb shell pm grant net.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
this adb command(below) worked on oreo and I just used it on pie, no root, works great. (you just have to run it again anytime you reboot your phone, if you're rooted, then it's permanent)
so, copy and paste in adb:
adb shell settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1
>>>>then go to your phone dialer settings to see that is there.
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Does this allow recording apps to work or just the default recorder on the dialer? Also has anyone tried ACR? People are reporting that it does still work with and without rooting.
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dgunn said:
Void
Does this allow recording apps to work or just the default recorder on the dialer? Also has anyone tried ACR? People are reporting that it does still work with and without rooting.
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"adb shell settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1"
It enables the default, native Call Recorder found on op6 and op5 and I really like it. It recorded all my today's calls ranging from 625KB to 2.29MB all good quality(aac files)

eliaspizarro said:
Requeriments:
root
terminal with su permisions
Manual steps
Method 1 (works until reboot):
Create a file ex. incall.sh:
Code:
#!system/bin/sh
su -c 'settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1'
execute from terminal: $ sh incall.sh
Method 2 (works until reboot):
with adb: > adb shell "settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1"
My steps (permanent):
Install termux (add su permisions)
in termux: $ termux-setup-storage
Install termux boot
create folder un termux home path (default) named: .termux
in termux: $ ln -s /storage/emulated/0/<your boot script folder> ~/.termux/boot
create script in /storage/emulated/0/<your boot script folder>
Code:
su -c 'settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1'
exit
reboot
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..

This is what I'm getting
sh: $: not found
Just by telling us to install this and add home path here..... We need instructions
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and again
sh: adb: not found

mzsquared said:
xtruss said:
Hi,
adb shell pm grant net.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
this adb command(below) worked on oreo and I just used it on pie, no root, works great. (you just have to run it again anytime you reboot your phone, if you're rooted, then it's permanent)
so, copy and paste in adb:
adb shell settings put global op_voice_recording_supported_by_mcc 1
>>>>then go to your phone dialer settings to see that is there.
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When you say you used it on Pie, do you mean the beta or final version?
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You can also use Tasker to enable native call recording (provided you've granted WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS permission to Tasker).

It seems the system deactivates jOnePlus from activating call recorder after 8 hours. Anyway to make it a permanent activation?
Even after removing jOnePlus from the battery optimize list, the call recorder still gets deactivated after a couple of hours.

obislu said:
mzsquared said:
When you say you used it on Pie, do you mean the beta or final version?
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I took the official OTA Pie upgrade and enabled the recorder with adb command after that. I'm not planning to root my phone, at least not yet. I'm enjoying the Pie Rom as is. It's all good, actually great with the night mode, there is no bloat. I disabled few apps, mainly from google and that's that. I remember times when rooting was an important necessity, I've had a Motorola Defy XT, long time ago, with 1GB RAM and no space for any extra apps, rooting was mainly used for getting the bloat out and moving apps to SD card by way of creating ext4 partition.
My OP6 has 256GB storage space, 8GB RAM and I just don't feel like constantly reloading the system, chasing newest twrps and Magisk versions, softbricking etc,etc.. and having my phone 'off line' for hours while I'm fixing it.
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[How To] Native tethering on Rooted Pixel 4 XL

Disclamer: use at your own risk. I take no responsibility for bricked devices, bootloops, etc..)
Updated for Pixel 4 XL from my Pixel 3 XL Thread
Like my 3 XL, I unlocked and rooted out of the box but have a grandfathered At&t Unlimited Data Plan. At&t has somehow figured out how to block tethering on a Google purchased and unlocked device. Did a little research, and tethering can be achieved using methods already available for other devices. This can be done entirely on the device. Confirmed to work with At&t grandfathered unlimited, haven't tested others.
Prerequisites:
Unlocked Bootloader and Root with Magisk(See the How-Tos here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/root-pixel-4-xl-unlocked-google-store-t3989033)
Magisk Module MagiskHide Props Config (available directly through Magisk)
BusyBox Module Installed
Terminal editor of your choice installed on your device
Step one: Make sure you're up to date on the Prerequisites above.
Step two: Open terminal editor and grant SU access by typing
Code:
su
Step three: Open up the props config by typing
Code:
props
Step four: Select add/edit custom props by typing
Code:
4
, Select new custom prop by typing
Code:
n
Step five: type
Code:
net.tethering.noprovisioning
it will ask what you want to set it to, type
Code:
true
make sure this is all lower case it will then ask you to confirm with y and ask if you want to reboot, select y again
Step six: Open the terminal again and grant SU access
Step seven: type
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
and exit the terminal
Step eight: reboot
Step nine: test the hotspot and crack a beverage of your choice to celebrate
On my Pixel 3 XL, If I sideloaded an OTA and was just re-enabling this mod, Steps 6-8 should were not required. Quick update(note from my Pixel 3XL thread 4/17/19), just sideloaded the April OTA via ADB. That retained my bypass settings, and tethering works even after re-rooting with no other changes (not even build.prop). it would seem that unless you flash the factory image, you should retain these modifications (but not root, go figure)

That works! Thank you.

Quick update to this. Re-rooting after sideloading the OTA still retains the tethering settings as it did in the April update to the 3XL

An easier way to do this is to add
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
To the very end of the build prop using any note editor with root access.
You of course still have to follow The process to root your phone first.

Will this obscure Tmo from knowing how much I tether vs use as regular data?

bbender716 said:
Will this obscure Tmo from knowing how much I tether vs use as regular data?
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Not sure, do you use native tethering with T-Mo, or is it their app?

emulater tells me inaccessible or not found after SU step when entering props

miahdog said:
emulater tells me inaccessible or not found after SU step when entering props
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Are you rooted?

There is a magisk module that works as well (same commands in magisk module format essentially).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-tethering-enabler-t3937427

loonix said:
There is a magisk module that works as well (same commands in magisk module format essentially).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-tethering-enabler-t3937427
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This one won't unlock the throttles that the carrier does, about 60kBps which you can't even see a YouTube video without buffering.
On t-mobile, you can see the hotspot usage., in other hand .. Pdanet+ USB hides it and you can use the phone download speed. Which goes about 7MBps... Hopefully this trick fixes it.. It did with the 2xl.. Eager to try it now.
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fredgar75 said:
An easier way to do this is to add
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
To the very end of the build prop using any note editor with root access.
You of course still have to follow The process to root your phone first.
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Pixel 4 xl partitions A/B won't allow you to do so.... Build.prop can't be written for some reason.

@Gloff thanks! It worked on my 4xl on at&t 0120 security update.
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miahdog said:
emulater tells me inaccessible or not found after SU step when entering props
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I was getting the same message untill I flashed the magisk hide prop module. After that I was able to follow the guide.

Who-Lep said:
@Gloff thanks! It worked on my 4xl on at&t 0120 security update.
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I was getting the same message untill I flashed the magisk hide prop module. After that I was able to follow the guide.
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Glad I could help!
Ah yes, magisk hide prop is in the prerequisites, that's the tool that works through the emulator to edit the build.prop and global settings

eloko said:
This one won't unlock the throttles that the carrier does, about 60kBps which you can't even see a YouTube video without buffering.
On t-mobile, you can see the hotspot usage., in other hand .. Pdanet+ USB hides it and you can use the phone download speed. Which goes about 7MBps... Hopefully this trick fixes it.. It did with the 2xl.. Eager to try it now.
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Pixel 4 xl partitions A/B won't allow you to do so.... Build.prop can't be written for some reason.
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That's not true.. Look at the scripts inside the magisk module
In post-fs-data.sh
Code:
# This script will be executed in post-fs-data mode
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
and in system.prop
Code:
# This file will be read by resetprop
# Example: Change dpi
# ro.sf.lcd_density=320
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Exact same commands as what you have in your OP.

loonix said:
There is a magisk module that works as well (same commands in magisk module format essentially).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/magisk-tethering-enabler-t3937427
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Thanks

this thing wont unlocked the throttle, hotspot is enable but cant get more thatn 1mbps download. using vpn hotspot gets me 12mbps. FYI

The service/throttling etc are carrier dependent. I just wanted to mention that a magisk module that achieves the same commands is available for those who prefer to enable/disable it within the magisk manager. What you posted is all good, just the command line equivalent.

Hey all,
Its been a few years since I've messed around with the tethering on Nexus/Pixel devices.
I have a question...
Is this supposed to hide tethering usage from carrier? I'm on TMo native tethering and the usage is showing up when I check in the TMo app.
Sorry if this is something simple, I just need to make sure I'm not missing something.
Side Note:
I'm getting 100Mb+ through native tethering and only about 10Mb with PDANet.
Thanks.

Just an FYI - working perfectly on my Verizon 4xl

TriniMike215 said:
Hey all,
Its been a few years since I've messed around with the tethering on Nexus/Pixel devices.
I have a question...
Is this supposed to hide tethering usage from carrier? I'm on TMo native tethering and the usage is showing up when I check in the TMo app.
Sorry if this is something simple, I just need to make sure I'm not missing something.
Side Note:
I'm getting 100Mb+ through native tethering and only about 10Mb with PDANet.
Thanks.
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I do not know if this will block that. I used about 20gb last month solely through tethering and didn't hear a peep from att, even though the plan i'm on is not native tether friendly. If they know, they don't care.

dtroup64 said:
Just an FYI - working perfectly on my Verizon 4xl
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What sort of speeds are you getting? Did you do the opening post method or the magisk one?