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Wifi HotSpot works on Std ROM! no root needed

I have no idea why, because last weekend I tried it and it told me I needed an expensive data plan. Since this is my first android device, I really don't know my way around it yet, but I spent years loading new ROMs on my old WinMo phones.
The two possibilities are:
1. The phone finally recogniozed my unlimited data plan, and decided it was OK.
2. I did install "AT&T myWireless" from the store afgter my last wifi fail.
Anyone with greater smarts of android PM me, and we can decipher what made this work right.
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Neither of those sound like a reason why. You cant have unlimited data AND tethering. In order to have tethering you have to go to a tiered data package. Sounds like AT&T may have screwed up your data or something. I would call them

Double checked my plan- it was not automatically upgraded to anything new or different.
I did roll my own APN to get the data plan working- could that be it?
APN=wap.cingular
Proxy=wireless.cingular.com
Port=80
[email protected]
PW=CINGULAR1
MMS Protocol=WAP 2.0
MCC=310
MNC=410

HMMMM. Looks interesting..

If you had to enter your own apn then there is definitely something wrong with your plan. Sounds like they didnt give you the right one
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ButtonBoy said:
Double checked my plan- it was not automatically upgraded to anything new or different.
I did roll my own APN to get the data plan working- could that be it?
APN=wap.cingular
Proxy=wireless.cingular.com
Port=80
[email protected]
PW=CINGULAR1
MMS Protocol=WAP 2.0
MCC=310
MNC=410
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Just try it. Work for me too!! (BTW, I skip the proxy)
I have the unlimited plan too.

Nice discovery, just tried it myself and works for me, too. I suppose this shouldn't be too big of a surprise since the software supports tethering natively (plus HTC includes a tethering app). I imagine the preset apn requires AT&T to authenticate your account, and the standard apn you provide above does not. I'm curious if the apn has anything to do with network speed (ie. will using the above settings limit your data to 3G speeds when 4G is available)?
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Does this work? At&t won't be charging us extra for this apn?
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my experience has been without the MediaNet APN you won't have the faster speeds can anyone else verify? In other words if getting tethering working is as simple as editing apn then we should keep it to ourselves

The reason you can use the hotspot feature right now is that you added a new APN. If AT&T changes your plan to unlimited 4G in their system, you don't have to add a new APN. The problem with that is that it disables the hotspot feature and you get the "not included in your SIM" message, unless you get one of the tethering plans. Also, the problem with adding a new apn is that it may disable H+ when is eventually turned on.

Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.
Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.

harlenm said:
Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.
Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.
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New APN wont enable this. It is turned off in build.prop of the ROM

harlenm said:
Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.
Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.
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Can you switch back to the MediaNet APN when you want to?

Yes, you can switch any time since you don't replace the MEdia Net apn, just add another.
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I set it up and it works for me too. Awesome, just like I have my Nexus one still! Hopefully this will stick around, I figure that since this is the APN iPhones are hooking to when they start supporting tethering we can kiss this goodbye.

I tried it and it allows me to turn on the mobile hotspot feature but quickly disables it. I don't get the message anymore but it disables before I can connect to the ssid. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks!

gunnyman said:
my experience has been without the MediaNet APN you won't have the faster speeds can anyone else verify? In other words if getting tethering working is as simple as editing apn then we should keep it to ourselves
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For those of you who tried this. How are your data speeds?
Sent from my Inspire 4G or Desire HD or whatever this thing is called via XDA app.

lrs421 said:
For those of you who tried this. How are your data speeds?
Sent from my Inspire 4G or Desire HD or whatever this thing is called via XDA app.
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Not good......
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I used this method successfully. I noticed no speed differences between the MEedianet and this new APN. Now granted, the speed tests are sporadic as hell, but overall I see no difference. Best speeds for both MEdianet and new APN I get are about 2500 Kb down and 380 up.
Now when I tethered via the wifi my laptop got about 3000 Kb down. I also tried tethering multiple devices, had 5 gadgets hooked up to it, (It'll allow up to 8) all connected to the net at once and they all were quite usable.
Now all I need is a better upload speed and to get rid of bloatware and I'll be happy. I'm just not interested in going through that rooting gold card **** dance yet.

I'm getting the same issue as mj0528, it'll come on and then quickly turn off. Is there something i'm missing or doing wrong? am i suppose to name the apn something specific? everything is exactly the same as you guys posted it. I also have the 4g unlimited data plan.

[Q] Enable Tethering Tmobile One S

I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?

I think you need to add the $15 tethering package from T-Mobile.
I can connect my G2x without it but not my laptop.

josehp603 said:
I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?
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Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.

dc211 said:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
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Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.

nickmv said:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
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Have you rooted?
While I haven't used wifi tether for root, I have successfully used Open Garden WiFi Tether and with my root privileges it works great.

nickmv said:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
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I assure you it works. My current rom is just a rooted TMOUS build. This screen shot is my touchpad tethered to the One S as of a few minutes ago.
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I'm on the $20 preferred android data plan which doesn't allow tethering. I can provide a screen shot of that also if you would like.
Try it with or without the routing fix.

Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.

josehp603 said:
Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.
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I suspect the phone requires infrastructure mode for wireless whereas the app is providing a peer to peer connection.

Has anyone tried the non-rooted route for tethering?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332627
This thread says changing the APN will work for the Amaze. I would think it would work for the One S but I don't have it to try that yet. Anyone want to test this method and see if it works?
Thanks.
Update: looks like it does work on the One S too according to this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25633847&postcount=112

Roundabout
While I don't understand the technical aspects of tethering a phone, I stumbled upon it when I installed CM7 on my HTC Glacier. Since it was located in the settings area of the phone, I assume that it was the official implementation by Google which was removed via carrier and put back by the great folks at CM. While it may seem the most tedious, if you can find a custom ROM that supports it out of the box then it'll be free (in regards that your carrier won't charge an additional fee as long as you stay within your original data allotment) and it'll probably be the most elegant and stable solution.

Also of note, is that if you tether the round about way, it might work for awhile, but eventually you'll start getting redirected to a T-Mobile page to sign up for a tethering service. You need to change the user agent string in your browser to show that you're using a phone.

Moved To Q&A​
Please post all questions in the Q&A section​

Think it sthe SIM
I think the microSIM APN section is locked. I would love if someone who understands the new SIM can explain.
I have the Amaze and was able to edit the APN's on it. But not on this One S and the new Micro SIM.

Don't think it has anything to do with the micro sim. My micro sim is just my old sim cut down.

dc211 said:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
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Worked perfectly for me. Thanks!

I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA

Thank you sir!!!!!
seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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worked like a charm, i suggest you post it on a new threat so more people know. created an account just to say thanks again!

None of the above is working for me..I have my phone rooted..I have tried Open Garden, wifi teather for root, Barnacle...nothing.. my mac sees the AP but connects and I cannot go to any sites...anyone having any success, please post what you did.
Thanks

seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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Not sure what fields to enter this info i clearly see apn name but where do i enter ". epc.tmobile.com"

seangprice said:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA
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This isn't working for me, both stock APNs were already set to epc.tmobile.com and I still get the redirect to purchase the $14.99 addon. I don't understand this because my previous Defy and HD2 had no problem sharing thier connection using stock apps on non rooted roms and my data plan wasn't changed when I got the One S. (I'm on the $20 2gb unlimited plus plan).
Figures that this would pop up after they bought my old phone. Given that they claim not to be able to return it, all they can do to put me back to where I was is setup the tethering addon with a corresponding monthly credit. Tech support opens in 3 hours, though I doubt I'll have much luck without loudly complaining at one of their busier corporate stores.
Way to go Tmo!!!!

[HOW TO] Tether Blocking Fix

Ok here is an easy Step-By-Step. You will need to buy and download SQLite Editor from the play store ($2.99). I have tried a few different free editors and could not get any of them to work. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor&hl=en
I did not come up with this fix, I'm just detailing how to do it, with images. If anyone knows who is responsible for finding this fix, please let me know and I will add they're name here for credit.
Same always, I am not responsible for boot loops, bricking, overheating, tornados, flash floods, alien attacks, or angry girlfriends. Use at your own risk.
Step 1: Open the SQLite Editor app (approve root privileges) and navigate to "/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/" and then click on the "settings.db" file
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Step 2: Click on "Global"
Step 3: Click on the + icon in the upper left corner
Step 4: Leave the _id field on (auto). In the Name field type "tether_dun_required". In the Value field type "0" (the number zero). Click SAVE.
Now just back out of the SQLite Editor app and then reboot your phone!
Perhaps someone could sticky this for easy finding?

Nice, but you don't identify what the problem is and how this fixes that problem. What is tether blocking? Is this something that the carrier imposes to restrict tethering?

Yeah, what is this supposed to fix?
Does it mask tethering data?

Does this somehow hide tethering from the carrier?

On the nexus 5 alot of people on T-Mobile (sprint too I'm told) have trouble with the Wifi Tethering, either it doesn't work at all or it redirects you to the Up Sell Website to buy a tethering plan. From what I've read, Android flags all tethering data so that carriers can know you are trying to tether. This bypasses that issue and allows tethering to work. As I said though I did not come up with this fix myself, so maybe the person who did can enlighten us all a little better as to exactly what this fix does. All I know is that I could not get Wifi Tethering to work before I did this fix.
I do not know for sure that it masks tethering data, but I would assume it does since people were getting the upsell website before applying this fix, and then after this fix tethering works fine...
edit: I'm on the T-Mobile $30 a month plan (100 anytime minutes, unlimited Texting and unlimited Data)

After searching around on Google I found this information regarding the TETHER_DUN_REQUIRED string. http://www.androidjavadoc.com/2.3/android/provider/Settings.Secure.html
static String TETHER_DUN_REQUIRED
Used to require DUN APN on the device or not - defaults to a build config value which defaults to false
So it would appear that there is a special APN that your get routed through when trying to tether. Setting Tether_Dun_Required to 0 bypasses that APN and uses the normal data APN for your carrier just as if you were surfing the web (or whatever) from your phone.

bluegizmo83 said:
On the nexus 5 alot of people on T-Mobile (sprint too I'm told) have trouble with the Wifi Tethering, either it doesn't work at all or it redirects you to the Up Sell Website to buy a tethering plan. From what I've read, Android flags all tethering data so that carriers can know you are trying to tether. This bypasses that issue and allows tethering to work. As I said though I did not come up with this fix myself, so maybe the person who did can enlighten us all a little better as to exactly what this fix does. All I know is that I could not get Wifi Tethering to work before I did this fix.
I do not know for sure that it masks tethering data, but I would assume it does since people were getting the upsell website before applying this fix, and then after this fix tethering works fine...
edit: I'm on the T-Mobile $30 a month plan (100 anytime minutes, unlimited Texting and unlimited Data)
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Add AT&T to the carriers it works on, so I'm told by a "friend".

or you can use this free sql app to do the editing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xuecs.sqlitemanager&hl=en
worked for me

Well, I just tried this and it didn't work for me. I'm using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2 and I still get 'Error' when I try to turn on wifi hotspot. It's not a problem with my carrier as I have used it on earlier version of Android on the same phone and same network.
Edit. I've just realised this is Nexus 5 forum not Nexus 4 but it's still interesting.

Credit goes to yakman66.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203243
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Nicknoxx said:
Well, I just tried this and it didn't work for me. I'm using a Nexus 4 with 4.4.2 and I still get 'Error' when I try to turn on wifi hotspot. It's not a problem with my carrier as I have used it on earlier version of Android on the same phone and same network.
Edit. I've just realised this is Nexus 5 forum not Nexus 4 but it's still interesting.
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It will work. You need to edit APN. check out the link above
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@bluegizmo83 Someone being a D*** for you posting this in 3 2 1....
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

You were right! Thanks.
I re-edited settings.db, re-edited my APN to IPv4 (I had to do it twice to get the value to 'stick') and re-booted and WiFi hotspot now works on my Nexus 4
Cheers
UPDATE: It didn't work the first time because I hadn't changed the ownership of settings.db back to system after editing it.

just an FYI https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htsoft.sqleditor&hl=en works just fine and it is free

I've tried installing SQLite Editor a few times now and it FC's every time I open it. Are others having success with the app on the N5/4.4.2?

You could do this via command line without an app, as long as you have the sqlite3 binary:
Code:
su
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
UPDATE settings.global SET tether_dun_required=0;
Note: will only work if column already exists...

Thank You
This was very clear and easy to follow. I can now tether on T-Mobile with my Nexus 5, thanks!

I currently own an AT&T Galaxy S4 Active and planning to buy a Nexus 5.
I've always thought that the Nexus 5, IF purchased directly from Google, will NOT have any carrier specific restriction apps, including tethering. But it seems that this applies to even Nexus 5 bought from Google?
FYI, my AT&T Galaxy S4 Active is using stock ROM but I have no restriction on tethering, even though I did not sign-up for data tethering.

lanwarrior said:
I currently own an AT&T Galaxy S4 Active and planning to buy a Nexus 5.
I've always thought that the Nexus 5, IF purchased directly from Google, will NOT have any carrier specific restriction apps, including tethering. But it seems that this applies to even Nexus 5 bought from Google?
FYI, my AT&T Galaxy S4 Active is using stock ROM but I have no restriction on tethering, even though I did not sign-up for data tethering.
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Tethering is a carrier issue. It doesn't depend on the phone.

jd1639 said:
Tethering is a carrier issue. It doesn't depend on the phone.
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Yeah, I am surprised T-Mobile actually is actively pursuing this.
On my AT&T S4 Active, I didn't implement the solution provided by OP but AT&T never give me any grief, given that I've been tethering for a long time.

I just got a Nexus 5 (4.4.2) from Google (not T-Mobile) and coupled this with my T-Mobile SIM (I have Simple Plan - NOT $30 plan), I did a tethering test. Started tethering on my N5, connect my MacBook Air and...voila... it works.
I don't have to do the SQL editing per OP. Is this because I have a Simple Plan? Thought I have no issue with tethering, just wondering...

lanwarrior said:
I just got a Nexus 5 (4.4.2) from Google (not T-Mobile) and coupled this with my T-Mobile SIM (I have Simple Plan - NOT $30 plan), I did a tethering test. Started tethering on my N5, connect my MacBook Air and...voila... it works.
I don't have to do the SQL editing per OP. Is this because I have a Simple Plan? Thought I have no issue with tethering, just wondering...
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That's because T-Mobile gives out 2.5gb for free
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Flash Moto G (boost) for use on PagePlus/Selectel

Hi All,
So I have some info that will hopefully be useful and I also need some help. I am specifically trying to flash the Boost Moto G for use on Seletel.
I have updated with current Selectel PRL (actually tried several), and have updated with my MDN and MIN. Phone just says searching for service. Any suggestions, tips, or success stories? Thanks!!
Here is some Info that is known but sort of spread all over the internet.
Boost Moto G (XT3031)
-The bootloader is unlockable via Motorola Website https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth
- Root works, I used superboot via this guide: http://www.modaco.com/topic/366771-root-your-moto-g-option-1-superboot/
- You can get your SPL/MSL from boost. Some have reported just calling them and asking working. Also they just give it to you on the last page of their activation via the boost website.
- if you need PRL's or other info, this thread by Viper32 has some great info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191&page=7
any help would be greatly appreciated. And thanks to everyone else who has been working on these things!
Thanks!
-Cedar

outside the obvious have you updated your MEID with selectel?
what did you use to set your PRL, MDN, MIN?
How did you your get MSL code? From what I've read calling them or the activation method don't work anymore. The SPCUtility app works, though I have my doubts about why it needs network access to do so.

cpuspeed said:
outside the obvious have you updated your MEID with selectel?
what did you use to set your PRL, MDN, MIN?
How did you your get MSL code? From what I've read calling them or the activation method don't work anymore. The SPCUtility app works, though I have my doubts about why it needs network access to do so.
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I activated the phone with selectel, that went through just fine.
PRL
currently have prl 53340 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/h687s67x7fb771o/53340.prl
its whats on my main selectel phone and works fine. but I also tried several others, none of them have worked.
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MDN and MIN
I'm using what my selectel dealer gave me when I activated a new account for the moto g
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MSL
I got the MSL code from boost, they gave it on the last page of their web activation process
It works fine, I can edit settings on the phone with CDMA workshop and DFS
thanks for the reply

DIAG driver help
Would you mind share how you install the DIAG driver? I installed the MDM, but it doesnot install the driver once the phone is in DIAG mode. My OS is win7 64x. Any idea will be really appreciated. Thanks.
cedarknoll said:
I activated the phone with selectel, that went through just fine.
PRL
currently have prl 53340 -
its whats on my main selectel phone and works fine. but I also tried several others, none of them have worked.
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MDN and MIN
I'm using what my selectel dealer gave me when I activated a new account for the moto g
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MSL
I got the MSL code from boost, they gave it on the last page of their web activation process
It works fine, I can edit settings on the phone with CDMA workshop and DFS
thanks for the reply
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you may want to check out the videos in the first post in this thread for possible settings you're missing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895548

largemaple said:
Would you mind share how you install the DIAG driver? I installed the MDM, but it doesnot install the driver once the phone is in DIAG mode. My OS is win7 64x. Any idea will be really appreciated. Thanks.
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This worked for me also on windows7 64x. sorry for the delay in response been at work.
after you have MDM installed
make sure USB Debug is enabled on phone
boot phone to fastboot
-turn off phone
-hold vol down + pwr buttons and phone should boot into fastboot
select BP Tools from list
-phone should reboot
plug it back into your computer, if it isn't already, windows should try and install more drivers, but will fail.
go to devise manager
-right click on Motorola QC Diag
-manually update drivers
-browse for drivers on computer
-select driver from list
-manufacturer Motorola
-Motorola QC Diag Port
this should get things working, you can also change the COM port form the driver properties in the devise manager if you need to.
hope this works and is clear, I'm getting ready for work so a bit rushed. let me know if you need more info.

cpuspeed said:
you may want to check out the videos in the first post in this thread for possible settings you're missing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895548
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thanks for the reply! I've actually watched that video a bunch, seems like I have everything set right! must be missing something though
thanks again

Thanks a lot. It works out perfectly. But I get the phone to the DIAG mode by dialing ##DIAG#.
cedarknoll said:
This worked for me also on windows7 64x. sorry for the delay in response been at work.
after you have MDM installed
make sure USB Debug is enabled on phone
boot phone to fastboot
-turn off phone
-hold vol down + pwr buttons and phone should boot into fastboot
select BP Tools from list
-phone should reboot
plug it back into your computer, if it isn't already, windows should try and install more drivers, but will fail.
go to devise manager
-right click on Motorola QC Diag
-manually update drivers
-browse for drivers on computer
-select driver from list
-manufacturer Motorola
-Motorola QC Diag Port
this should get things working, you can also change the COM port form the driver properties in the devise manager if you need to.
hope this works and is clear, I'm getting ready for work so a bit rushed. let me know if you need more info.
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cedarknoll said:
thanks for the reply! I've actually watched that video a bunch, seems like I have everything set right! must be missing something though
thanks again
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When I try to get MSL by activatting the phone through boost in the last page without paying for it, my phone has been activated, and assigned a phone number. If you got your MSL in this way, your esn might have been set in boost database. You may call boost to deactivate your phone and release your esn. Hopefully it helps.

largemaple said:
Thanks a lot. It works out perfectly. But I get the phone to the DIAG mode by dialing ##DIAG#.
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When I try to get MSL by activatting the phone through boost in the last page without paying for it, my phone has been activated, and assigned a phone number. If you got your MSL in this way, your esn might have been set in boost database. You may call boost to deactivate your phone and release your esn. Hopefully it helps.
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yeah you can get to DIAG mode with ##DIAG# as well. bit easier for sure if you already have your MSL.
yeah I was wondering if that might be a problem, but it seems like I would at least be getting some service bars from verizon towers. also after boost activated it, I activated it with selectel and they had no problems. I think that would auto deactivate the ESN with boost.....at least that's how its worked for me in the past.
but thats a good thought, thanks!

I changed some settings around and now I'm getting bars for service but my phone says "No Service". same thing if I try and make a call "Mobile Network Unavailable"
I checked to Selectel and my phone number is active and attached to this phones ESN.
any suggestions?
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!

cedarknoll said:
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ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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Good luck with data-- the boost variant has the HA and AAA key field locked down/read-only, so you're never going to get anything above 1x. No matter the password or the SPC code, those nv items are not able to be altered except OTA... at least for now.

Interesting, I haven't really messed with it yet. Others report getting 3g to work on the boost version just fine. But like I said I haven't messed with it
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cedarknoll said:
Interesting, I haven't really messed with it yet. Others report getting 3g to work on the boost version just fine. But like I said I haven't messed with it
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Let me know what you figure out with data. I know it can be done. I'm thinking of picking one up to mess around with. I wouldn't mind paying someone to flash but as much as I swap around phones I'd go broke. Rather just buy the instructions for the more tricky parts.

mkarps said:
Let me know what you figure out with data. I know it can be done. I'm thinking of picking one up to mess around with. I wouldn't mind paying someone to flash but as much as I swap around phones I'd go broke. Rather just buy the instructions for the more tricky parts.
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3g is working great now. getting good speeds and its not intermittent at all. for some reason when I only had 1x working it was super intermittent.
anyway I've been hesitant to write a "guide" because this is the first phone I've flashed and I definitely did a lot of trial and error. there are some steps where I foolishly changed several settings at once, and admittedly have no idea if they all needed to be changed or if just one of them made the difference.
also its still not 100%, I haven't gotten MMS or viocemail notification to work. haha. I'm using the apk from @Viper32 in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270191 for voicemail notification but it never worked for me. and I just downloaded 8sms from the play store and changed the settings, but still no MMS, even when not connected to wifi. so I'll have to mess with those things later.
anyway I didn't use a donor phone for data. the only programs I used where trial versions of cdma workshop, dfs, and qpst. I think the step that did the trick for 3g was using qpst to write 10.key to a new folder called DMU.
1.connect phone in diag mode to your computer
2.open qpst configuration, make sure your phone port is there and phone is active.
3. open efs explorer from the start clients menu
4.on the Left side of the efs explorer. right click and go to new > directory
5. name the directory "DMU" without the quotation marks then
6. place the 10.key file into that directory by drag and drop then exit qpst
i think those are the steps that gave me 3g after everything else was flashed but maybe others have more info!
thanks
cedar

for MMS have you tried verizon's app from the app store? I initially used it and tested MMS and it worked.
I changed the apn settings under ##data## and then tried the stock messaging app for MMS and it worked.
MMSC = http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
Port = 80
Proxy = null
as for voicemail notice. it doesn't work and I don't think its going to work. i think this has something to do with some of the system sprint firmware and differences in the voicemail notification message sent between sprint and verizon networks.
I use youmail app from the app store for voicemail.

I'm having some trouble getting better than 1xRTT data after trying the 10.key into DMU folder trick.
Do you mind posting some of your NAM/Data/Mobile IP tabs from DFS? (with private info crossed out)
Would like to understand if the options I have on/off/selected are in the ball park.
Here are my settings to achieve 1xRTT
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@cpuspeed thanks for the info. good to know about voicemail notification. those are the settings I have for MMS. I haven't tried loading an actual APN file, I was just changing settings in ##data# and in the sms program itself. so maybe I will try that.
@imkey EDIT: sent you a pm with my settings. I could also post it here if people want. but I really have no idea if my settings are correct. seem to be working though.

cedarknoll said:
EDIT: sent you a pm with my settings. I could also post it here if people want. but I really have no idea if my settings are correct. seem to be working though.
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Awesome work, cedarknoll! Please do post your settings here. Thank you!

i keep getting same thing.... mobile number not active....invalid account.... how did you get around that for talk n text
cedarknoll said:
I changed some settings around and now I'm getting bars for service but my phone says "No Service". same thing if I try and make a call "Mobile Network Unavailable"
I checked to Selectel and my phone number is active and attached to this phones ESN.
any suggestions?
#EDIT#
ok I got it working! I had just messed up some of the system pref settings. running my moto g on selectel now! at least the phone part, haven't really messed with data yet.
thanks!
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I just picked one up at target for 79. I am going to mess around with it. If will try and put up a guide also to help out if I can get everything figured out and organized. For 100 bucks or less this would be a great phone to get a guide for to help some do-it-yourselfer's out.

XT1250 Moto Maxx (Cellcom) Radios are not functioning in Europe need help

I am willing to pay for help as I need this fixed right away. Paypal, Google pay, whatever. It is after 10pm (22.00) where I am so anybody that is free now would be most helpful.
I have an XT1250 Moto Maxx that supposedly has an unlocked bootloader and is carrier unlocked but it appears that the radios are either disabled or the software is not loaded. I am currently in Europe and I need this phone to work. I prefer the stock ROM, the one from Cellcom is quite clean and fast and works so much better than my Verizon Droid Turbo (XT1254) did. If I have to change ROMS I will, but prefer not to. If I can just some how upgrade or change the radios I would prefer.
I used to be much more active in rooting and changing ROMS, but that was years ago and I am quite uncertain again of how to do so. I would love to get on a chat session with someone that can walk me through getting my radios to function.
Here's the deal.
XT1250 Moto Maxx from Cellcom. Worked perfectly on Verizon. Not connecting at all in Europe (Finland Elisa). I previously owned a Droid Turbo from Verizon (XT1254) and that connected just fine here with the same exact SIM card that I am trying to use in my Moto Maxx. The phone recognizes the SIM but does not connect to any towers. In fact it claims it can't see any at all. I've tried all network types but nothing is recognized. SIM card is active and functioning (using currently in my Moto RAZR I).
Model Number: Moto Maxx
Android Version 4.4.4
BAseband Version: MDM9625_104335.118.02.54R,QUARK_CUST
Kernel Version: 3.10.40-perf-g82972e2
[email protected] #1
System Version: 21.11.11.quark_lra.LRA.en.US cellcom
Build Number: KXG21.50-11
Anybody willing to walk me though to open up the radios? I am not asking for free help unless of course that's not allowed on these forums.

Ok, my timing appears off. I need to get to sleep, so if anybody is able/willing to offer some help/guidance my email and/or Hangouts is mikieg18 at gmail. Thanks.

wile e said:
I have an XT1250 Moto Maxx that supposedly has an unlocked bootloader and is carrier unlocked but it appears that the radios are either disabled or the software is not loaded. I am currently in Europe and I need this phone to work. I prefer the stock ROM, the one from Cellcom is quite clean and fast and works so much better than my Verizon Droid Turbo (XT1254) did. If I have to change ROMS I will, but prefer not to. If I can just some how upgrade or change the radios I would prefer.
I used to be much more active in rooting and changing ROMS, but that was years ago and I am quite uncertain again of how to do so. I would love to get on a chat session with someone that can walk me through getting my radios to function.
Here's the deal.
XT1250 Moto Maxx from Cellcom. Worked perfectly on Verizon. Not connecting at all in Europe (Finland Elisa). I previously owned a Droid Turbo from Verizon (XT1254) and that connected just fine here with the same exact SIM card that I am trying to use in my Moto Maxx. The phone recognizes the SIM but does not connect to any towers. In fact it claims it can't see any at all. I've tried all network types but nothing is recognized. SIM card is active and functioning (using currently in my Moto RAZR I).
Model Number: Moto Maxx
Android Version 4.4.4
BAseband Version: MDM9625_104335.118.02.54R,QUARK_CUST
Kernel Version: 3.10.40-perf-g82972e2
[email protected] #1
System Version: 21.11.11.quark_lra.LRA.en.US cellcom
Build Number: KXG21.50-11
Anybody willing to walk me though to open up the radios? I am not asking for free help unless of course that's not allowed on these forums.
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wile e said:
it looks like Cellcom might have disabled the GSM bands on the XT1250 and I need them activated.
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There should be a menu -- maybe in "Mobile Networks" or "More" -- where you can choose the type of bands your prefer to receive.
If you can't find it, you can always download one of the many "Hidden Menu" apps that will show that. I like this one:
Secret Phone Info
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kfinn3&hl=en
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Click on "Hidden Menus"
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Click on the Universal Menu.
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Go to this setting, click to open.
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A menu will pop up with like a dozen choices.
Your phone probably has LTE/CDMA chosen. You need LTE/GSM.
(There's many, many other choices not shown this screenshot. That screenshot just shows a few of the bands choices (it scrolls), but that's the default choice in my Moto Maxx so I recommend that one.)
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When you choose that other setting, see if there's any "apply" or "save" setting you need to hit. After that, reboot, and see what happens.
Wow, you are in Finland and have an XT1250. You would be perfect for @Skrilax_CZ to get the info he needs to get CM12.1 working on this Quark phone.

Is your carrier CDMA or gsm? Did you do anything? Check chazzmatt post to see if that works

Jaocagomez said:
Is your carrier CDMA or gsm? Did you do anything? Check chazzmatt post to see if that works
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He needs GSM. He PM'ed me about the same time he posted this thread, and mentioned that. I just went back and quoted that part of the PM to make it more clear...

The ability to choose is still there, it just refuses to locate anything. When I choose GLOBAL, it won't even give me the option to choose a network operator, if I choose LTE/GSM/UMTS it allows me to choose a network operator but it just searches and searches to the point of locking up my device once the screen goes dark forcing me to reboot and then it gives me the message on reboot that no operators can be located.
I installed that Secret Phone Info app and here are the screenshots from that:
If I take the same SIM card and place it into my RAZR I, it connects immediately with Saunalahti (Elisa) the Finnish GSM network I use here. And I know the phone has the ability to communicate with the networks here as my previous Droid Turbo (XT1254) worked for the brief time that I had it here.
So this is why I think the the CellCom software must be blocking the radios somehow but I am not knowledgeable enough to figure that part out. I just know from what I've read here that the bootloader is unlocked so I should be able to 'unlock' any and all radios that are internal to this device. That's where I am stuck right now.

Bah, I just took the screenshots without the SIM card in there. I forgot I removed it. I'll reload and take new screenshots.

wile e said:
The ability to choose is still there, it just refuses to locate anything. When I choose GLOBAL, it won't even give me the option to choose a network operator, if I choose LTE/GSM/UMTS it allows me to choose a network operator but it just searches and searches to the point of locking up my device once the screen goes dark forcing me to reboot and then it gives me the message on reboot that no operators can be located.
I installed that Secret Phone Info app and here are the screenshots from that:
If I take the same SIM card and place it into my RAZR I, it connects immediately with Saunalahti (Elisa) the Finnish GSM network I use here. And I know the phone has the ability to communicate with the networks here as my previous Droid Turbo (XT1254) worked for the brief time that I had it here.
So this is why I think the the CellCom software must be blocking the radios somehow but I am not knowledgeable enough to figure that part out. I just know from what I've read here that the bootloader is unlocked so I should be able to 'unlock' any and all radios that are internal to this device. That's where I am stuck right now.
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Try changing to LTE/GSM, not LTE/GSM/CMDA. Just to see what happens.
If that doesn't work, then unlock bootloader, root and try that...

Forget it, I cannot even run that app anymore with the SIM installed. It just locks up constantly searching for a network. Its driving me nuts.
If that doesn't work, then unlock bootloader, root and try that...
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This where I suppose I am now but I am lacking a good direction to head.

wile e said:
Forget it, I cannot even run that app anymore with the SIM installed. It just locks up constantly searching for a network. Its driving me nuts.
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If you are going into the Mobile network section and are manually searching for network, don't do that. STOP searching for a network. Go to APNs (Access Point Names) and choose the one you want.
When I search for a network, half the time it never even finishes the search. Even though I use AT&T and I get a strong signal. I just go into APNs and choose the APN I need.
But if you mean when the SIM card is in, it's automatically searching, then use the app without the SIM card. Choose LTE/GSM, reboot, THEN put the SIM card in.
I just want you to change the choice that is already there (LTE/GSM/CDMA). We know that doesn't work.
Also, besides using the app, you have gone to Access Point Names and chosen the correct APN?