Is there a way I can tether without Cricket finding out.I need a solution I'm sick of them, I can't even buy hotspot because I'm not using a cricket phone. I have the Essential PH-1.
Adding the following to the build.prop should enable tethering but won't hide it.
Net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Using a VPN might hide it but some carriers have a way to still detect it. I forgot the technical reason.
I have cricket and used tethering quite often on my phone (ph-1) as well as when I had the Moto x pure. I'm even using the $60/month plan that doesn't allow it.
I have Cricket and tether just fine on my PH-1.
KDash4 said:
I have Cricket and tether just fine on my PH-1.
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+1 I have cricket as well and just enable tethering with no issues on my PH1 whereas on my Galaxy S7 it wouldn't let me
Add DUN to the apn type in settings
kinglove1211 said:
Add DUN to the apn type in settings
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I just checked my APN and it does not have DUN. It is just whatever Cricket provisioning default was and Wifi Hotspot works just fine for me...
Depends on the make of the phone. I hat to add it on my s8 and note 8 and Moto x pure before I could tether.
kinglove1211 said:
Depends on the make of the phone. I hat to add it on my s8 and note 8 and Moto x pure before I could tether.
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That could be, but this post is in the Essential Phone forum..... I am discussing my Essential Phone and to answer the OP's question, in order to enable enable wifi hotspot on cricket there is no special APN's or provisioning required. I put in my cricket sim card in to my Essential Phone and from day 1 the wifi hotspot worked right out of the box.
I have this phone also, as well as the pixel 2 xl and a Moto g5 and all had to have the apn type altered. Some phones will work and some won't. Just offering a suggestion to the op to help him with something he's obviously having trouble with so u can save the attitude. Your system version will also determine what the apn type will be or allow to be added. If ur phone worked on day 1 good for u. His isn't so the man needs some help
Look my tethering works fine, it's just they will cut off my service again If I use it like I want I don't know how they detect it
kinglove1211 said:
I have this phone also, as well as the pixel 2 xl and a Moto g5 and all had to have the apn type altered. Some phones will work and some won't. Just offering a suggestion to the op to help him with something he's obviously having trouble with so u can save the attitude. Your system version will also determine what the apn type will be or allow to be added. If ur phone worked on day 1 good for u. His isn't so the man needs some help
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Thanks, Sorry I'm just now replying didn't notice I had comments, Look at what I just posted should explain what is missing.
so this is what i do for t-mobile to run full speed hotspots
option a) pdanet+ for $8
option b) use TTL Master (requires root and use setting 65) and a VPN (i use this app to run my vpn)
mruno said:
so this is what i do for t-mobile to run full speed hotspots
option a) pdanet+ for $8
option b) use TTL Master (requires root and use setting 65) and a VPN (i use this app to run my vpn)
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I am on T-mobile One plan (the 55+ plan but I believe that is considered a One plan) and pdanet works for me. change the TTL doesn't work for me though, it used to work when I was on the Select Choice plan.
c19932 said:
I am on T-mobile One plan (the 55+ plan but I believe that is considered a One plan) and pdanet works for me. change the TTL doesn't work for me though, it used to work when I was on the Select Choice plan.
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Did you use only TTL or use TTL + VPN?
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Did you use only TTL or use TTL + VPN?
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I only changed the ttl on the device being tethered to
Pda Net
mruno said:
so this is what i do for t-mobile to run full speed hotspots
option a) pdanet+ for $8
option b) use TTL Master (requires root and use setting 65) and a VPN (i use this app to run my vpn)
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Pdanet is giving me nat type 3 when I go online now, I don't know why before it was nat type 2 idk what changed, I'm going from my phone to my pc through ethernet to my ps4
mruno said:
so this is what i do for t-mobile to run full speed hotspots
option a) pdanet+ for $8
option b) use TTL Master (requires root and use setting 65) and a VPN (i use this app to run my vpn)
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I'm using pdanet btw
*YOU NEED ROOT*
im on at&t and this worked for me and bypassed throttling on hotspot:
download a file manager with root and go to system/ build.prop (open in a text editor)
scroll to the bottom and add:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
(save)
then with usb debugging enabled go to a pc and open adb, type:
adb shell
(enter)
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
(enter)
(reboot)
if you dont have tethering option available just use any tethering root app from playstore
yenkoPR said:
*YOU NEED ROOT*
im on at&t and this worked for me and bypassed throttling on hotspot:
download a file manager with root and go to system/ build.prop (open in a text editor)
scroll to the bottom and add:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
(save)
then with usb debugging enabled go to a pc and open adb, type:
adb shell
(enter)
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
(enter)
(reboot)
if you dont have tethering option available just use any tethering root app from playstore
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I have ROOT, I've tried that they can still detect that I'm using it and somehow I have nat type 3 now instead of 2. I'm getting annoyed with cricket
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This is a method to make FoxFi fully functional, and to verify that you are not being charged by your carrier. Steps will need to be adjusted based on your carrier and their native tether bloatware, and may depend on your phone. This is based on a 'rizon Slll.
Enable FoxFi:
1. Open FoxFi Key app.
2. Enter Mobile Hotspot from the window shade, as it should show up there automatically.
3. Set up WPA2 encryption.
3. Enable connecting device: You will need to enter the MAC address and name of your connecting computer. You can name it whatever you want; in OS X, the MAC address can be found in WiFi > Network Preferences > Advanced > Hardware.
4. Connect to FoxFi on your computer.
DONE!
Verify that your carrier is not charging you:
1. Enter Mobile Hotspot.
2. Toggle it off.
3. Toggle it on.
4. If you are not being charged, your phone will say that it is checking for service, then a message will appear that you must call your carrier to enable service.
5. Close Mobile Hotspot and FoxFi, as you will no longer be able to use FoxFi after the service check has been completed through Mobile Hotspot.
6. Reopen FoxFi
MEGADONE!!!
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I thought Verizon didn't charge for tethering anyway. Unless some people that still have unlimited data get charged for tethering?
From what I'm aware, Verizon still charges a monthly fee for tethering. I could be wrong, though.
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iXeonX said:
From what I'm aware, Verizon still charges a monthly fee for tethering. I could be wrong, though.
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Tethering is free on Verizon LTE phones. Of coure it will use data from your data plan. Look at Settings->Wireless and network->More Settings->Mobile Hotspot.
You can thank Google's "Open Access" provision when the C Block was being auctioned off.
zoid_99 said:
Tethering is free on Verizon LTE phones. Of coure it will use data from your data plan. Look at Settings->Wireless and network->More Settings->Mobile Hotspot.
You can thank Google's "Open Access" provision when the C Block was being auctioned off.
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I thought the ruling in that tethering case was they couldn't charge customers that are on the new share everything plan and thru couldn't block tethering apps.
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It was explained to me that "grandfathered unlimited accounts" could be charged the $30 tethering mobile hotspot fee. All new shared plans cannot be charged per court decision.
skeeterpro said:
It was explained to me that "grandfathered unlimited accounts" could be charged the $30 tethering mobile hotspot fee. All new shared plans cannot be charged per court decision.
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That's what I thought also.
Gs3
hotspot
so for those of us on the unlimited plan, is there a way to disable the " verizon hotspot" from kicking in every time we try to use a 3rd party hotspot provider?
i am running jellybean 4.1.1 and just rooted my phone today and installed titanium pro. yet i can't seem to find anything in there to disable the verizon hotspot from being the primary hotspot app.
any help would be MOST appreciated!:fingers-crossed:
Correct. I still have an unlimited plan from VZ and would be charged for WiFi Hot spot unless i am rooted or can get my FoxFi work around going. Will try this later and hope it works.
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There are tons of different roms that have the hotspot baked into it, I used Beans Build 7, But also if you look in the theme and apps section TrevE wifi tether mod works with 4.1.1.:good:
andrewluera said:
There are tons of different roms that have the hotspot baked into it, I used Beans Build 7, But also if you look in the theme and apps section TrevE wifi tether mod works with 4.1.1.:good:
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Ahh.. A breath of fresh air in a sea of diarrhea.
my tapatalk signature sucks more than yours.
Nice!
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Has anyone tried this with the recent christmas jb update to Razr/Razr Maxx ? I have the jb update downloaded, but have been hesitant to install because of the broken jb issue.
graphingabacus said:
This is a method to make FoxFi fully functional, and to verify that you are not being charged by your carrier. Steps will need to be adjusted based on your carrier and their native tether bloatware, and may depend on your phone. This is based on a 'rizon Slll.
Enable FoxFi:
1. Open FoxFi Key app.
2. Enter Mobile Hotspot from the window shade, as it should show up there automatically.
3. Set up WPA2 encryption.
3. Enable connecting device: You will need to enter the MAC address and name of your connecting computer. You can name it whatever you want; in OS X, the MAC address can be found in WiFi > Network Preferences > Advanced > Hardware.
4. Connect to FoxFi on your computer.
DONE!
Verify that your carrier is not charging you:
1. Enter Mobile Hotspot.
2. Toggle it off.
3. Toggle it on.
4. If you are not being charged, your phone will say that it is checking for service, then a message will appear that you must call your carrier to enable service.
5. Close Mobile Hotspot and FoxFi, as you will no longer be able to use FoxFi after the service check has been completed through Mobile Hotspot.
6. Reopen FoxFi
MEGADONE!!!
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has anyone tried 1-click tether app ... i used it and it seems to work... btw im not rooted
graphingabacus said:
3. Enable connecting device: You will need to enter the MAC address and name of your connecting computer.
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Sorry for asking, but I'm not seeing where to put in the MAC ID? How are you getting to this field?
graphingabacus said:
This is a method to make FoxFi fully functional, and to verify that you are not being charged by your carrier. Steps will need to be adjusted based on your carrier and their native tether bloatware, and may depend on your phone. This is based on a 'rizon Slll.
Enable FoxFi:
1. Open FoxFi Key app.
2. Enter Mobile Hotspot from the window shade, as it should show up there automatically.
3. Set up WPA2 encryption.
3. Enable connecting device: You will need to enter the MAC address and name of your connecting computer. You can name it whatever you want; in OS X, the MAC address can be found in WiFi > Network Preferences > Advanced > Hardware.
4. Connect to FoxFi on your computer.
DONE!
Verify that your carrier is not charging you:
1. Enter Mobile Hotspot.
2. Toggle it off.
3. Toggle it on.
4. If you are not being charged, your phone will say that it is checking for service, then a message will appear that you must call your carrier to enable service.
5. Close Mobile Hotspot and FoxFi, as you will no longer be able to use FoxFi after the service check has been completed through Mobile Hotspot.
6. Reopen FoxFi
MEGADONE!!!
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Did all that and it worked. (kind of, I think)
Then closed FoxFi again.
Reopened FoxFi and the VZ Mobile Hotspot still continues to pop up. When the toggle is "ON", i can connect with my laptop. When I toggle it "OFF" so VZ Hotspot closes, and only FoxFi is open, the connection quits.
When I just open FoxFi and I can get a connection, the VZ Hotspot does not mention anything about a subscription (it only does when you toggle it off/on). Does this mean I am not being charged for it?
Unlimited data accounts are unlimited data for ONE device. A laptop or tablet constitutes another device using the data so there still allowed to charge a tethering fee
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I think that's what I have right now, works well so far
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Not to be glib, but am I missing something here? I've been using FoxFi for over a year and a half and have never had any extra charges from VW. Install the app, set up a password, turn it on, good to go. No extra steps at all.
Foxfi did not work with my Gnex that was running android 4.1.1, but my S3 that I just picked up about a week ago is working fine. I am using it now to post this comment. In the description of the app it says will not work on "most" phone with Android 4.1. I am also on the unlimited plan and don't plan on giving it up lol.
This is what I did to block data reported to T-Mobile as "tethering". I have the unlimited data package with 3GB of tethering allowance. I'm not sure if this work with Sprint, as I don't have Sprint. Maybe someone can test it out and see if it works on their network.
1 - Make sure you have correct drivers for ADB mode. (LINK)
2 - Connect your phone with USB Debugging. (Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging)
3 - Use ADB to push this command. "settings put global tether_dun_required 0" (I used ADB Shell for Chrome to push this.)
4 - After you push the command, change APN from IPv6 to IPv4/IPv6. (Settings > More > Cellular Network > Access Point Names > Edit your current APN)
5 - Reboot the phone.
6 - That's it, data should not be reporting as tethering anymore. Enjoy unlimited tethering!
NOTE: When ADB first tries to access your phone, you should get a pop up ON YOUR PHONE that says "Allow USB debugging?" Select OK on your phone to let ADB connect to your phone.
i also have tmobile, and the unlimited high speed data package with 3gb tethering. last night i hit my 3gb, and got stopped from tethering. so i installed the wifi tether router app(not in the play store). using it to tether, tmobile has no idea, and i can tether fine. if you google this app, its fairly easy to find.
simms22 said:
i also have tmobile, and the unlimited high speed data package with 3gb tethering. last night i hit my 3gb, and got stopped from tethering. so i installed the wifi tether router app(not in the play store). using it to tether, tmobile has no idea, and i can tether fine. if you google this app, its fairly easy to find.
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I use a mix of USB and WIFI tethering so I not sure of that would work for me. Plus I'd rather not have a random wifi app being able to see the data I am using. Not sure if my data is 100% safe.
simms22 said:
the wifi tether router app(not in the play store)
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en
Is this it?
Meowdib said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en
Is this it?
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I have that app and it does NOT work for me. I'm in the same boat hit 3gb cap and upsell page. Do any lollilop ROMs have a workaround?
abmone said:
I have that app and it does NOT work for me. I'm in the same boat hit 3gb cap and upsell page. Do any lollilop ROMs have a workaround?
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Wifi Tether Router most definitely works with the Nexus 5, I've used it with a multitude of different roms. If you follow OP's simple instructions though you wont need it. Why pay for an app when you can enable tethering in about 60 seconds? I have the same T-Mo plan as many of you, full unlimited with 3GB of tethering.
krze said:
This is what I did to block data reported to T-Mobile as "tethering". I have the unlimited data package with 3GB of tethering allowance. I'm not sure if this work with Sprint, as I don't have Sprint. Maybe someone can test it out and see if it works on their network.
1 - Make sure you have correct drivers for ADB mode. (LINK)
2 - Connect your phone with USB Debugging. (Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging)
3 - Use ADB to push this command. "settings put global tether_dun_required 0" (I used ADB Shell for Chrome to push this.)
4 - After you push the command, change APN from IPv6 to IPv4/IPv6. (Settings > More > Cellular Network > Access Point Names > Edit your current APN)
5 - Reboot the phone.
6 - That's it, data should not be reporting as tethering anymore. Enjoy unlimited tethering!
NOTE: When ADB first tries to access your phone, you should get a pop up ON YOUR PHONE that says "Allow USB debugging?" Select OK on your phone to let ADB connect to your phone.
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So this did not work for my T-Mo N5. Just hit the cap yesterday. Did this earlier today. Reset, checked the DB to make sure the value is still there (it is). Still getting capped.
Any other ideas? Maybe I'll just have to use the app suggested?
If you're tethering to a laptop, tmo also checks your user agent for browsing and will send you to the upsell page if it is any desktop browser.
just a couple of questions
Just lost my office Wi-Fi this week and going to do this, this weekend to restore my service next week.
I have tmo unlimited
I have a n5
Does the phone need to be rooted?
Does the Wi-Fi tether so have to be for off store or can I use the Google play app?
End goal use Wi-Fi tether to video stream on my tablet rather then my little screen...
Thnx.
Have any rooted users been able to bypass the native Tethering check?
I'm on t-mobile and my usual go to app (wifi for root ) is not working anymore
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Q9Nap said:
add the following to your build.prop:
Code:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
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Have you actually done this in a S6, or are you just saying that's what has worked on other phones?
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Q9Nap said:
I'm on tmo, so I don't have to bother with unlocking tethering.
build.prop is initialized early during the boot process, so it should work regardless of what tether entitlement checks may be built in.
This is an extremely easy mod to do/undo; don't be afraid.
Remember to post back and verify whether or not it works, so others can benefit.
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I pick up my phone today. I will root and make the change suggested. I will report back ASAP.
Just a quick question. I have a 5GB Tethering limit and an Unlimited (No throttle) native Data Limit. Will this mod remove the tethering limit? Will T-Mo still see my usage or will this mod replace my Tethering with my native data plan (Unlimited) I only ask because I would greatly like to avoid any unexpected charges.
Thanks,
-NJ
I would also like to know if it will be available for AT&T. It is very important to me as I have it in my S4. My WiFi is very spotty at home and I use my tethering everyday when I need it to be reliable for a few min.
Hi all. I was not able to get the tmobile native tethering to work. No matter what I tried I always got the verifying account pop-up.
I ended up figuring out how to get Wi-Fi Tether for root to work
-NJ
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njdevils28 said:
Hi all. I was not able to get the tmobile native tethering to work. No matter what I tried I always got the verifying account pop-up.
I ended up figuring out how to get Wi-Fi Tether for root to work
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How? Which app exactly?
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How? Which app exactly?
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First I rooted with CF.
Then I followed the directions to edit the APN from the S5 forum. I changed the protocol from IP6 to IP4.
Then I reinstalled Wi-Fi Tether for root. Followed the setup directions for the S5.
Started the app up. Was good to go.
I'm replying from my phone. I'll update later with more details and links. But that is about it to get tethering.
-NJ
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njdevils28 said:
First I rooted with CF.
Then I followed the directions to edit the APN from the S5 forum. I changed the protocol from IP6 to IP4.
Then I reinstalled Wi-Fi Tether for root. Followed the setup directions for the S5.
Started the app up. Was good to go.
I'm replying from my phone. I'll update later with more details and links. But that is about it to get tethering.
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I'm in the uk and and interested in a contract but it doesn't allow tethering. How would I know what changes are needed for the APN settings?
ermacwins said:
I'm in the uk and and interested in a contract but it doesn't allow tethering. How would I know what changes are needed for the APN settings?
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Wi-Fi Tether for Root needs IPv4. Just change that in the APN and you should be ok
njdevils28 said:
Wi-Fi Tether for Root needs IPv4. Just change that in the APN and you should be ok
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Can you link the app you used and the s5 thread link please
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Can you link the app you used and the s5 thread link please
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How to make your APN editable, follow step 3
XDA Link
Settings for Wi-Fi Tether Rooter
For Samsung Galaxy S5 using this config
Interface wlan0
Method 3 - HostApd
Encryption wpa2-psk
Channel 1
Drivers nl80211
"HostApd Patch" <- UNCHECKED
"No Firmware Reload" <- UNCHECKED
Detailed instructions from this thread ....
First your phone needs to be rooted, then you need to have ES File Explorer installed on your phone. You can use ES File Explorer to edit the file in the system folder.
1. Open ES File Explorer
2. Pull up the Menu for it (hold down the multitask button for that)
3. Tap on Tools
4. Turn on Root Explorer
5. Tap on Root Explorer on the left side and go to Mount R/W
6. Make sure all of the settings are set to RW, tap OK
7. Up top tap / that should take you to the root of the phone,
Now you should be able to follow the instructions to make your APN Editable. Make sure to also edit the one above the Tethering APN and enable it to be editable.
When you click on the file it opens it up in read only, you have to hit the menu in the top right corner to edit the file.
Be very careful and only change what he tells you to change. I would make a back up of the file and place it somewhere you know you can find it.
Once you have enabled the APN and saved the file restart your phone. Once you are restarted navigate to where the APN's are. System Settings, More Networks, Mobile Networks, Access Point Names. Once you are there click on the top right corner and tap Reset to Default. That should pull down the new settings so you can edit your APN settings.
Then follow these instructions.
Need to change your APN, simply navigate to Settings > More > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Select your T-Mobile APN, and scroll to APN protocol. Change this to IPv4, and then save your APN
tenxo said:
Have you actually done this in a S6, or are you just saying that's what has worked on other phones?
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I tired it on my AT&T. all it did was allow me to change the settings for the hotspot, but it didn't bypass the AT&T checks
McKayCR said:
I tired it on my AT&T. all it did was allow me to change the settings for the hotspot, but it didn't bypass the AT&T checks
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I would be concerned about ATT detecting this if you are grandfathered in. Waiting myself to see if there is a workaround like vpn.
not a native bypass but works....
All I do is, Replace TetheringProvision.apk with the modded one, change the permissions to 644 (rw-r--r--), go into customer.xml and change all non ims profiles to ipv4 (leave the ims protocols ipv6 or else VoLTE and WiFi-Calling will not work), go to settings and change the apn by adding dun to default,mms,supl and change it to ipv4. Then I reboot my phone. No reset apns needed. In this state you will still use hotspot allotment. That is because T-mobile is using user-agent strings to decipher device being used. Only way to fix that is to get a vpn and use it on the devices you connect to your hotspot. I have used almost a terabyte of data downloading tv shows and movies with no warnings or hotspot data allotment being used. The only allotment that gets used is the little bit that gets through while you connect to your vpn.
You can PROBABLY do this without root IF you can coax Sprint into giving you your MSL code, go to the dialer and type ##3283#, going to APN Settings and hitting edit.
THIS method, however, only works if youve ran DirtySanta and rooted your device. I saw a few threads of ppl asking how to get it working so....here's how i did it.
Go to Settings-->Networks-->More-->Mobile Data-->Access Point Names-->Add APN
Name: Sprint LTE 2
APN: n.ispsn
MMSC: http://mms.sprintpcs.com
MMS Proxy: 68.38.21.7
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120
APN Type: default,mms,supl,dun,hipri
APN Protocol: IPV4/IPV6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPV4/IPV6
Leave everything else untouched
Hit Menu-->Save
Select the new APN you just created
Turn on hotspot
For some reason, after you turn on hotspot you may have to manually set the DNS on whichever device you're using to 8.8.8.8 otherwise the internet doesnt work. Not sure why that is, but after i did that, my hotspot works.
If youre using an android tablet with your hotspot and have to change the dns(you'll know because it'll say you're connect to the hotspot but you can't browse any websites), then on your tablet go to your wifi settings, long click on your hotspot youre connected to, click "show advanced options" and change Dynamic to Static (may say manual). After that, scroll down and change the setting for DNS 1 to 8.8.8.8. Should work after that.
I used to use hotspot a lot about a year ago with my note 5(7-10 gb/month average) and never got dinged for it. I would think that if you're cool about it youll be ok. I cant say that FOR SURE but I've never had issues.
Just for the record. I tried everything before rooting. I paid off my phone so they couldn't deny me my MSL. The options are simply missing after entering your MSL code. You can see everything with ##DEBUG# (can't remember the numbers ) but they made sure to remove the option when I used ##3282#. This was the Main reason why I rooted. After rooting it didn't work so I had to figure it out.
esqueue said:
Just for the record. I tried everything before rooting. I paid off my phone so they couldn't deny me my MSL. The options are simply missing after entering your MSL code. You can see everything with ##DEBUG# (can't remember the numbers ) but they made sure to remove the option when I used ##3282#. This was the Main reason why I rooted. After rooting it didn't work so I had to figure it out.
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Just Clarify you attempted without root and it did not work. You then attempted with root and it still did not work. So while rooted you used them method the OP posted and it worked. ?
roc342 said:
Just Clarify you attempted without root and it did not work. You then attempted with root and it still did not work. So while rooted you used them method the OP posted and it worked. ?
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I attempted without root and the options were not available for the most part and what little they had, most can't be edited even when I imputed my MSL. Sprint made sure that it wasn't possible without root. There is no add apn option.
After root, I immediately tried to use hotspot and it connected but my devices couldn't get internet services. I asked for help but me2151's hotspot worked well so I figured that I was on my own. I remember adding dun on my lg g4 so I tried the codes but I couldn't get any of the codes to even register on my newly rooted phone.
I finally found the found those setting by searching and saw that "DUN" wasn't there. I then made a new APN with the existing settings but added DUN and it worked so I posted it.
By the lack of responses, I figured that almost no one had the problem.
BTW, how did you figure out adding the apn would work? I remembered a post on the LG G4 forum over a year ago and tried it for this phone.
Merry Christmas
Sprint Hotspot Fix (not passing data to connected devices)
The following is the fix when you can connect to the Hotspot but get DNS errors or no data being passed to connected devices.
Sprint prevents you from editing your APNs
You can change permissions on your telephony db with this command:
adb shell
su
chmod 666 /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
Grab the ID of your current APN using the following command:
adb shell
content query --uri content://telephony/carriers/preferapn
If the type doesn't contain "dun", copy the existing type string and add ",dun" to the end:
In the following command you would substitute
your current type string for "your_type_here",
and the _id for your_id_here:
adb shell
su
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=your_id_here" --bind type:s:your_type_here,dun
Example
adb shell
content query --uri content://telephony/carriers/preferapn
Output
Row: 0 _id=656, name=Sprint LTE internet, numeric=310120, mcc=310, mnc=120, apn=n.ispsn, user=, server=, password=, proxy=, port=, mmsproxy=68.28.31.7, mmsport=80, mmsc=http://mms.sprintpcs.com, authtype=-1, type=default,mms,supl,hipri, current=1, protocol=IPV4V6, roaming_protocol=IPV4V6, carrier_enabled=1, bearer=14, bearer_bitmask=0, dns1=, dns2=, ppp_dialing_number=ppp_dialing_number, defaultsetting=1, usercreatesetting=0, sim_subscription=0, inactivetimer=0, mvno_type=, mvno_match_data=, sub_id=2147483643, profile_id=0, modem_cognitive=0, max_conns=0, wait_time=0, max_conns_time=0, mtu=0, edited=0, user_visible=1, touch=0
adb shell
su
content update --uri content://telephony/carriers --where "_id=656" --bind type:s:default,mms,supl,hipri,dun
I ran into this issue on my Pixel XL and was helped by @Fenny to come up with a fix
do u need root?
Seems to be that you do, his post above said that without it he was missing the ability to edit parts that needed to be changed. I have yet to see a version of these edits for hotspot provisioning that didn't require rooting to be able to edit the appropriate files.
thank you everyone, you need root to edit the APN settings. I'm waiting a solid method to restore to stock before I root. again thanks everyone for their effort.
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BTW, how did you figure out adding the apn would work? I remembered a post on the LG G4 forum over a year ago and tried it for this phone.
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I realized you couldn't edit the default apn for Sprint so i created a new one since i was already rooted to see if it would work
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You can PROBABLY do this without root IF you can coax Sprint into giving you your MSL code, go to the dialer and type ##3283#, going to APN Settings and hitting edit.
THIS method, however, only works if youve ran DirtySanta and rooted your device. I saw a few threads of ppl asking how to get it working so....here's how i did it.
Go to Settings-->Networks-->More-->Mobile Data-->Access Point Names-->Add APN
Name: Sprint LTE 2
APN: n.ispsn
MMSC: http://mms.sprintpcs.com
MMS Proxy: 68.38.21.7
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 120
APN Type: default,mms,supl,dun,hipri
APN Protocol: IPV4/IPV6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPV4/IPV6
Leave everything else untouched
Hit Menu-->Save
Select the new APN you just created
Turn on hotspot
For some reason, after you turn on hotspot you may have to manually set the DNS on whichever device you're using to 8.8.8.8 otherwise the internet doesnt work. Not sure why that is, but after i did that, my hotspot works.
If youre using an android tablet with your hotspot and have to change the dns(you'll know because it'll say you're connect to the hotspot but you can't browse any websites), then on your tablet go to your wifi settings, long click on your hotspot youre connected to, click "show advanced options" and change Dynamic to Static (may say manual). After that, scroll down and change the setting for DNS 1 to 8.8.8.8. Should work after that.
I used to use hotspot a lot about a year ago with my note 5(7-10 gb/month average) and never got dinged for it. I would think that if you're cool about it youll be ok. I cant say that FOR SURE but I've never had issues.
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hey guys just an FYI, you don't have to go through all the trouble of making a new APN setting and stuff like that which is quite frankly a pain in the ass; get shortcut master (free version is fine) from play store. Open it and from the menu tap search, and let it load a sec. Search for "APN" and look near the top of the results for the "ApnUnlock" intent from hidden menu. Tap it's choose the far left Launch method button. The next screen will let you unlock APN access, you just tap the button, you can't miss it.
After its unlocked, launch the ApnSettings intent two lines down in the search results. You can now edit the sons you already have (just add ,dun). That's all it takes. If that ApnSettings doesn't do it, scroll down a page and choose the vzw one, its never failed me once yet through 4 LG phones.
My hotspot works now like it should, I never had to change any DNS settings or anything like that. Zjyst Unlock, then add ,dun to end of the APN type line.
P.S. this method requires root, Im unaware of any way around that, unfortunately
syndre said:
hey guys just an FYI, you don't have to go through all the trouble of making a new APN setting and stuff like that which is quite frankly a pain in the ass; get shortcut master (free version is fine) from play store. O
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If anything. That is the EXACT program that I was looking for. A shortcut maker but with root access. I use shortcutmaker but it always says that it needs permission. This one asks for permission. Thanks.
This is a far better way too. I did the whole apn thing a few weeks back because I didn't know of this program.
Does anyone know if this counts on the 5gb data free hotspot or is it simply unlimited ? I have the unlimited plan and it includes 5 gb free hot spot.
Olayx said:
Does anyone know if this counts on the 5gb data free hotspot or is it simply unlimited ? I have the unlimited plan and it includes 5 gb free hot spot.
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data used for the hotspot will go against the regular unlimited data. as far as sprint is concerned, its undistinguishable
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Got this working tonight while drunk at a bar with no root or MSL code.
AWildColin said:
Got this working tonight while drunk at a bar with no root or MSL code.
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Could you share a little more detail on this method?
I cannot find the screen you shared.
gbean009 said:
Could you share a little more detail on this method?
I cannot find the screen you shared.
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Settings > Mobile data > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. I literally figured this out while drunk at a bar from the information that was already in this thread, so if you can't figure it out on your own, you probably don't deserve free wireless tethering in the first place.
AWildColin said:
Settings > Mobile data > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. I literally figured this out while drunk at a bar from the information that was already in this thread, so if you can't figure it out on your own, you probably don't deserve free wireless tethering in the first place.
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Uh, thanks.
No need to be an ass though.
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AWildColin said:
Settings > Mobile data > Mobile networks > Access Point Names. I literally figured this out while drunk at a bar from the information that was already in this thread, so if you can't figure it out on your own, you probably don't deserve free wireless tethering in the first place.
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Also these options aren't available under access point names... Are you rooted?
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Also these options aren't available under access point names... Are you rooted?View attachment 4421481
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I also managed to get it working without root. I went to Settings > Mobile data > Mobile networks > Access Point Names, and on the upper right, I clicked the 3 dots and hit Add APN. I copied the settings in the first post, and selected it as my APN afterwards. I'm not sure why I have the option to add new ones, I'm unrooted on LS997ZVC.
Costas86 said:
I also managed to get it working without root. I went to Settings > Mobile data > Mobile networks > Access Point Names, and on the upper right, I clicked the 3 dots and hit Add APN. I copied the settings in the first post, and selected it as my APN afterwards. I'm not sure why I have the option to add new ones, I'm unrooted on LS997ZVC.
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Same...unlocked network, then applied. Bingo. LS997ZVD unrooted
After much searching I haven't found anything that directly says if this is disabled. Back on my Galaxy S5 I was able to enable the mobile hotspot by going in the dialer screen entering ##data# > Edit > entering my MSL > Going to apn EHRPD and go to type then changing it from (default, mms) to (default, mms, dun).
Couple of things. I reached out to Sprint for my new MSL and they said there is not one for my phone, it actually shows up as 000000. I tried using that and I can successfully get into my edit screen but now I cannot change the APN type, that is grayed out.
I can only change the APN and APN protocol.
Is this something that is locked down by Sprint? Is the 000000 MSL the issue?
Any help enabling the mobile hotspot without paying extra or rooting the device would be greatly appreciated.
jdaoud51 said:
After much searching I haven't found anything that directly says if this is disabled. Back on my Galaxy S5 I was able to enable the mobile hotspot by going in the dialer screen entering ##data# > Edit > entering my MSL > Going to apn EHRPD and go to type then changing it from (default, mms) to (default, mms, dun).
Couple of things. I reached out to Sprint for my new MSL and they said there is not one for my phone, it actually shows up as 000000. I tried using that and I can successfully get into my edit screen but now I cannot change the APN type, that is grayed out.
I can only change the APN and APN protocol.
Is this something that is locked down by Sprint? Is the 000000 MSL the issue?
Any help enabling the mobile hotspot without paying extra or rooting the device would be greatly appreciated.
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Interestingly if I go I to the DATA and click 'More ' then Dial Up Networking and switch to (On) it lets me turn on the option for hotpot in the settings but cancels out the 3g/LTE . If I leave it on and then go into the DATA again and then turn off, it will give an error about not subscribed. Just thought I'd share my findings.
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If you are on sprint this one works.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/hotspot-bypass-nougat-ok-t3563446 (SAUCE)
Here it goes (no root required):
1. Enable developer mode:
a. Go to settings
b. Scroll down to about phone
c. Repeatedly tap "Build number" until developer access is granted
2. Get ADB installed w/ drivers
a. https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2588979
3. Enable USB Debugging
a. Go to settings
b. Go down to developer options
c. Scroll down to USB Debugging and turn it on
d. Connect phone with USB to PC
4. Get into ADB shell
a. Open a command prompt (windows key + R , type "cmd" in the box and press enter is my favorite way)
b. Run:
Code:
adb shell
5. Enable the bypass
a. Disable the DUN requirement
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
b. Overwrite the DUN APN
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_apn "APNDUN,n.ispsn,,,,,,http://mms.sprintpcs.com,68.28.31.7,80,310,120,,default,dun,mms,supl"
6. Turn off Mobile Data
7. Turn on HotSpot
8. Turn on Mobile Data (The order is important for DNS to work properly)
Alternative 5-8: w/ static DNS
5.b (Does not attempt to replace default active APN at start)
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_apn "APNDUN,n.ispsn,,,,,,,,,310,120,,dun"
This one can also be tried if data does not work on the phone during hotspot:
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_apn "APNDUN,n.ispsn,,,,,,,,,310,120,,default,dun
(the extra default in there should keep the phone on data, but no guarantee)
6. Turn on Hotspot
7. On your devices, you might have to set a custom DNS server:
a. Google DNS: Google DNS Guide
b. OpenDNS: OpenDNS Guide
Sprint's IP's are:
Code:
68.28.31.30
68.28.31.31
c. If you must also specify a static ip, use:
Code:
IP: 192.168.43.XXX , where XXX is between 2 and 254
Gateway: 192.168.43.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 or /24
DNS 1: 68.28.31.30
DNS 2: 68.28.31.31
To revert:
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 1
settings put global tether_dun_apn null
Notes:
Line 5.b:
For
"name,apn,proxy,port,username,password,server,mmsc ,mmsproxy,mmsport,mcc,mnc,auth,type"
Alternative line 5.b (you can run the command again, and yes the first part is required in []):
Code:
[ApnSettingV3] carrier/Name,apn,proxy,port,user,password,Unused/server,mmsc,mmscproxy,mmscport,mcc/part1,mcc/part2,authType,types[],protocol,roamingProtocol,carrierEnabled,bearer,profileId,modemCognitive,maxConns,waitTime,maxConnsTime,mtu,mvnoType,mvnoMatchData
[ApnSettingV3] SprintDUN,n.ispsn,,,,,,http://mms.sprintpcs.com,68.28.31.7,80,310,120,,default|mms|supl|dun,ipv4,ipv4,true,0,,false,0,0,0,,,
For types[], you can use default|dun|mms , separated by the pipe " | " for multiples. I'm not sure what is needed but you can test around. If you get an error about subscription then likely you put in a malformed string. For the mvno (prepaid) probably the last two are gid and 4E or something like that (0,0,0,,gid,4E) ; see your APN info
Survives Reboot, PRL Update, Profile Update, UICC Unlock
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Found this
vegeta21232 said:
Found this
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I tried this method a million times and I get nowhere.. Once I type adb shell into cmd cmd does its thing but then I get a device is null error.. Please help if you can or is there a YouTube video on this method?
I can confirm that this method works. The only prob I have found with it is that I have to turn off mobile data every time I want to turn the hotspot on, then turn mobile data back on after the hotspot goes up. Other than that it's working fine.
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Found this
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My S8 should be coming in today and I'll give this a shot and report back. I do have a couple questions about step 7. Could someone ELI5 how I set up/figure out the custom DNS part. For the Sprint IPs, do I just try the two IPs separately and see if one works? And for part 'c' do I just pick a random number from 2-234 or do I find that somewhere?
I'd appreciate any help or if there is a youtube video to follow.
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Found this
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Thank you for this, really appreciated. I am trying the steps and also getting the device null not found issue but I think adb isn't properly installed. I'll keep tinkering with it today.
vegeta21232 said:
Found this
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Confirmed working! Thank you so much!
I had to get by the adb issue by right clicking the device in my device manager and updating the driver. I used the search for updated drivers online. That option successfully installed the ADB interface. I then followed the steps and was able to successfully get hotspot working. So far so good, will report back any issues.
Thanks again!! :good::good::good:
is there a utube video walk thru? also I have a sm-950u for boost mobile will this work since boost is on the sprint network?
I do believe it should
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I do believe it should
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do you know if there's a walk through video?
Not that I have come across
Confirmed it works. I didn't do step 5b. Every time I enable Hot spot i have to turn off mobile data then turn on Hot spot then turn data back on and it works.
Worked great, thanks. Luckily I didn't need to get to the alternative steps because those were over my head
So does everyone have option to toggle on the hotspot? It seems my sprint s8+ doesn't even have hotspot/tethering option under settings.
Dave
TT_Vert said:
So does everyone have option to toggle on the hotspot? It seems my sprint s8+ doesn't even have hotspot/tethering option under settings.
Dave
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Mine came with the toggle already in the menu but if yours doesn't you should be able to hit the Button Order option to see the available toggle buttons to add in, hotspot should be one of them.
Yeah nothing hotspot related is there. No toggles and no options in settings. Quite odd.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3owhk1mf9jntovq/2017-05-06%2022.26.33.png?raw=1
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Thats_cool_bro said:
I tried this method a million times and I get nowhere.. Once I type adb shell into cmd cmd does its thing but then I get a device is null error.. Please help if you can or is there a YouTube video on this method?
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check your usb debugging option.
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Anyone been able to get tasker to automate this process? I get an error when trying to enable the hotspot via tasker but it works manually.
Have any of you been able to automate this w/ tasker? I get an error when enabling the hotspot but it does work when I do it manually.
It took me several tries, but I finally typed it right and it worked.
Big thanks!