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[REQ] Wifi Tether that bypasses Verizon Subscription Check

Not really sure where to post this, so hopefully this is the right place.
So now that I have my Verizon Moto X rooted, I was hoping that the Wifi Tether apps would work. But unfortunately I can't seem to tether correctly because the system keeps checking my subscription status with Verizon and tells me "my order did not process successfully". I assume this is due to having a grandfathered unlimited data plan.
I was able to successfully tether using FoxFi before I was rooted, but I really hate being forced to use a PIN to unlock the phone because of the custom certificate.
On my Galaxy Nexus with the same plan, I had no problem tethering on custom roms. Is there a working app or exploit that can bypass the system check on the Moto X? Here are 2 screenshots I see whenever I try to tether.
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Wireless Tether for Root Users.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
I have used this for years on every android smartphone I have owned. Its a lifesaver. Quite often, a Verizon 4G LTE connection is a superior network connection for a laptop than any public / hotel WiFi that might happen to be around.
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Doesn't work, tried it. I think I need to modify the entitlement check on the Moto X but don't think anyone has figured it out, yet.

Use the root, download an SQL editor and find setting storage database. Change line 65 to 0 and reboot. Viola, free tethering.
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@work said:
Use the root, download an SQL editor and find setting storage database. Change line 65 to 0 and reboot. Viola, free tethering.
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Doesn't work on the Moto X. Entitlement doesn't show up in any of the DBs unfortunately.

Squintz said:
Doesn't work on the Moto X. Entitlement doesn't show up in any of the DBs unfortunately.
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What a bummer

Squintz said:
Doesn't work, tried it. I think I need to modify the entitlement check on the Moto X but don't think anyone has figured it out, yet.
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Follow this guide with Wireless Tether for Root Users:
Guide: http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
WiFi tether app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
I am typing this right now on a laptop that is tethered to a rooted Verizon Wireless Moto X.

kent1146 said:
Follow this guide with Wireless Tether for Root Users:
Guide: http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
WiFi tether app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
I am typing this right now on a laptop that is tethered to a rooted Verizon Wireless Moto X.
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So I followed this step by step and am able to turn on tethering. However, my Nexus 7 tablet does not find the network at all. Tried this with several other Wifi tether apps, and the same thing happens. No obstruction from the subscription check, but no network found

Try rebooting your phone, and then verifying the instructions in the guide.
If you kept turning wifi tether on / off while you were testing earlier today and haven't rebooted yet, it is likely that the WiFi driver is in a glitched state.
BTW, the WiFi access point you will find with this is wlan0. This method seems to ignore SSID name settings. I would also recommend disabling encryption, just for testing purposes.
This isn't ideal, but considering how immature the Moto X rooting / tinkering efforts are thus far, it is "good enough" to get by until the knowledge base around this device matures.
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kent1146 said:
Try rebooting your phone, and then verifying the instructions in the guide.
If you kept turning wifi tether on / off while you were testing earlier today and haven't rebooted yet, it is likely that the WiFi driver is in a glitched state.
BTW, the WiFi access point you will find with this is wlan0. This method seems to ignore SSID name settings. I would also recommend disabling encryption, just for testing purposes.
This isn't ideal, but considering how immature the Moto X rooting / tinkering efforts are thus far, it is "good enough" to get by until the knowledge base around this device matures.
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Rebooted, verified instructions, and tested with a laptop and Nexus 7. Can't find the network with "Wifi Driver Reload 2". However, with "Wifi Driver Reload", a network appeared as "wlan0" (ignoring the SSID I specified) and I was able to connect without encryption. So I've made some progress, but I will need encryption to work.
Any thoughts?

That is as far as I have gotten too. Honestly, I am provably not going to invest any more time tinkering around with this, since it works and is "good enough" for now.
The long term solution will either for someone to tinker with WiFi Tether app enogmugh to find the exact settings for the Moto X, for the WiFi tether app developer to release an update that supports the Moto X, or for someone to figure out how to disable entitlement checking.
In the short-term, if you are concerned with having an open WiFi access point, you can always turn on Access Control setting to filter out by MAC address.
Again, not a perfect solution, since MAC addresses can be spoofed, and unencrypted data packets sent over WiFi can still be sniffed. But to be honest, I highly doubt that anyone is going to be going through all that trouble for a payload of data of unknown value to them.
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Did you get it figured out?
There is a solution now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562
The OP posted a solution using adb and then I also posted a method in teh thread using RootExplorer. If you haven't got it yet.

I am rooted and used TitaniumBackup to uninstall several Verizon apps, including the VZ Hotspot app. I'm now able to use the native tethering successfully. I'm pretty sure it's the Hotspot app that did it, but can't be certain. Can anyone else verify the Hotspot app removal is the key?
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Did you get it figured out?
There is a solution now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562
The OP posted a solution using adb and then I also posted a method in teh thread using RootExplorer. If you haven't got it yet.
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fooblahblah said:
I am rooted and used TitaniumBackup to uninstall several Verizon apps, including the VZ Hotspot app. I'm now able to use the native tethering successfully. I'm pretty sure it's the Hotspot app that did it, but can't be certain. Can anyone else verify the Hotspot app removal is the key?
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so, after removing the verizon hotspot you were able to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562 and it works well?

ericizzy1 said:
so, after removing the verizon hotspot you were able to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562 and it works well?
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I didn't install any other software. After a reboot the vz hotspot app is still installed but disabled and tether still works. You do see the little popup message when enabling tether that credentials are being checked, but it allows you to tether. AFAIK disabling the following is all I did.

You most likely have tethering on your plan. Freezing the hotspot app will not get tethering to work the check is done in a whole different apk.

Squintz said:
Rebooted, verified instructions, and tested with a laptop and Nexus 7. Can't find the network with "Wifi Driver Reload 2". However, with "Wifi Driver Reload", a network appeared as "wlan0" (ignoring the SSID I specified) and I was able to connect without encryption. So I've made some progress, but I will need encryption to work.
Any thoughts?
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Posted by OP over there
Pulled from the VZW Droid M entitlement check thread.
Therefore to help some out, buy SQLite (original RAZR and MAXX owners should be familiar with this) from the Play Store.
The path will be "data/user/0/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases"
So select data > user > 0 > com.motorola.android.providers.settings > databases > settings.db > settings
After selecting settings a list will pop up. You can do one of two things. Tap the magnifying glass and type "entitlement_check" and search for that, or scroll down to line 68 (yours may be a different line) and select it.
Tap the pencil icon.
You will see a new screen that has _id "auto", name "entitlement_check", and value "1". Change the "1" to a "0".
Hit save.
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My contribution.
You can use the free version of aSQLite Manager, it won't access /data itself, but if you mount root read/write and copy the settings.db out to somewhere (I put it in Downloads). Edit the file according to the directions above, and then copy and paste it back into data. Enjoy your unlimited tethering without dropping $2.99 for an app. I'm still tempted to get either aSQLite Manager Premium or SQLite Editor to support the devs, but if I can do something for free I like to go that route first.
I performed this on a new Droid Max on Android 4.2.2.

dragon788 said:
Posted by OP over there
Pulled from the VZW Droid M entitlement check thread.
My contribution.
You can use the free version of aSQLite Manager, it won't access /data itself, but if you mount root read/write and copy the settings.db out to somewhere (I put it in Downloads). Edit the file according to the directions above, and then copy and paste it back into data. Enjoy your unlimited tethering without dropping $2.99 for an app. I'm still tempted to get either aSQLite Manager Premium or SQLite Editor to support the devs, but if I can do something for free I like to go that route first.
I performed this on a new Droid Max on Android 4.2.2.
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Sadly, this doesn't work on the Moto X. There is no entitlement check in any database.

I have a work phone and I'm supposed to be able to tether. However I get that message saying that I have to call a phone. I talked with our telecom department and they said it should just work. So I'm confused why this is doing this.
I know I can root my phone, but I rather see if I can stay stock and get everything I want out of the phone.

This may be helpful to some.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536166
What I plan on doing when I receive my moto x Dev ed
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unlimited tethering on T-Mobile

Is this out yet i really need tether so i was wondering if its out or be out soon for native tethering thank you

i tether on tmobile all the time. i have an unlimited high speed data plan, that comes with 3gb tethering. i use the default tether app until i hit my 3gb limit. after i hit my limit, i use the wifi tether router app(need root). using that app, tmobile has no idea im tethering.

Which app is that I tried an app it says my carrier has blocked it or something thank you

bambam126 said:
Which app is that I tried an app it says my carrier has blocked it or something thank you
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wifi tether router. its not free, but its worth the small price. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en

I tried that didn't work

bambam126 said:
I tried that didn't work
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did you set it up or use it as-is? you need to set it up.

I set my PW and name
Sorry if I sound like a noon :/

bambam126 said:
I tried that didn't work
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Developer asked that I test, and I can confirm that the latest version of WiFi Tether Router is working.
Settings he provided:
Interface wlan0
Method 2
Channel 1
Encryption wpa2-psk
"No Firmware Reload" <- UNCHECKED
Then reboot, then give it a try, it should work (root required, it resets the radio).

Does this really work on the Nexus 6? i have tried editing the build.prop but that didnt work. I sure hope this works.

You can use native tethering without T-Mobile knowing with the sqlite edit. You don't need an app.

Does the sqlite edit of adding in tether_dun_required work for unlimited tethering as well? I've only used 3.5gb of my 5gb in my plan. I have T-Mobiles unlimited LTE data plan and I want to make sure it will allow me to tether without any additional apps.

Pilz said:
Does the sqlite edit of adding in tether_dun_required work for unlimited tethering as well? I've only used 3.5gb of my 5gb in my plan. I have T-Mobiles unlimited LTE data plan and I want to make sure it will allow me to tether without any additional apps.
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It uses your unlimited data plan, not your tethering allotment.

There are two easy methods:
1. Go to Settings-> "More..." (under Data Usage) -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names
Click the APN "T-Mobile US GPRS" (or whichever is selected), scroll down to "APN Type", click that, and add ",dun" to the end of the list (so the
list should say "default,mms,supl,dun")
then hit okay.
*2 .Open the following file in SQLite Editor (or transfer to computer and open there):
/data/data/com.android.provider.settings/databases/settings.db
Open the "global" table and add the following entry:
label: tether_dun_required
value: 0
Exit and reboot
*Depending on your method of choice, there are SQLite Editors, free and for purchase, for both Android and computer.

bambam126 said:
Is this out yet i really need tether so i was wondering if its out or be out soon for native tethering thank you
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All you need to do is execute the following command:
Code:
adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/global --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0
Just make sure you enable adb and have proper drivers to make it work. No root needed, no special edits needed either.

Pilz said:
Does the sqlite edit of adding in tether_dun_required work for unlimited tethering as well? I've only used 3.5gb of my 5gb in my plan. I have T-Mobiles unlimited LTE data plan and I want to make sure it will allow me to tether without any additional apps.
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I have the truly unlimited with no tethering allotment, and I can tether perfectly with the sqlite edit.

PaisanNYC said:
I have the truly unlimited with no tethering allotment, and I can tether perfectly with the sqlite edit.
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That's good news, I'm going to use and abuse it on my road trip in 2 days. My wife is still on Att until her Moto X 2014 Pure gets here and then she will be on T-Mobile with me. I was going go use my hotspot for her while driving so she doesn't waste her data.

Thank you so much the ,dun worked!!! Enjoying endless internet at home!!!
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AkumaZeto said:
Thank you so much the ,dun worked!!! Enjoying endless internet at home!!!
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Just adding dun and I noticed my tethering data is still rising when checking the app, I'm going to try the sqlite edit

p-slim said:
Just adding dun and I noticed my tethering data is still rising when checking the app, I'm going to try the sqlite edit
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You need to do the sqlite edit. Works like a charm.

PDP///M said:
You need to do the sqlite edit. Works like a charm.
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Thanks man, greatly appreciate the response

Has anyone been able to get a Marshmallow N6 to tether yet?

I tried the old Lollipop trick - using an sql editor to dig in /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/
Now, when I looked in that directory, it was empty. Looks like they moved those settings elsewhere to try to force more people to pay carrier tethering extortion fees.
Anyone know how to get a Marshmallow Nexus 6 to tether? Without paying? Hold the sanctimonious lectures.

yes, i tether every day, no issues. but my tmobile plan includes 7gb tethering. if you want to tether illegally, go back to lolipop. oh, btw, i dont have to pay for tethering, as tmobile lets me tether enough, legally.

What's illegal about tethering? The FCC already told Verizon that tethering was not illegal, nor is it theft. Contrary to popular belief, I too pay my phone bill. What's so magical about tethered bits that makes them such a burden on the carriers compared to non-tethered bits?

meldroc said:
I tried the old Lollipop trick - using an sql editor to dig in /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/
Now, when I looked in that directory, it was empty. Looks like they moved those settings elsewhere to try to force more people to pay carrier tethering extortion fees.
Anyone know how to get a Marshmallow Nexus 6 to tether? Without paying? Hold the sanctimonious lectures.
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No lectures. Flash Chroma 6.0 As of now if is basically a stock ROM with very very few baked in goodies.

I just edited my build prop... Same as lollipop

meldroc said:
What's illegal about tethering? The FCC already told Verizon that tethering was not illegal, nor is it theft. Contrary to popular belief, I too pay my phone bill. What's so magical about tethered bits that makes them such a burden on the carriers compared to non-tethered bits?
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its legal unless you have unlimited data. then its legal for the providers to put limits on tethering. tmobile offers all their limited plans unlimited tethering, but their completely unlimited data plans get only 7gb tethering. why only 7gb? because its meant for your mobile devices, not to add data to your home internet. read the law, understand it, instead of just listening to what others are saying. magical, nothing. but those that are tethering for their home internet are ruining the services for others. anyways, im not innocent, but i actually know what the law says. and it is stealing.

I'm on jdx 4.0 on cricket. I tether no problem and cricket says you can't tether.

I tried editing build.prop and changing apn to ipv4 but no luck... Not sure if I was doing it right, I used to do the database edit with sql editor. Can anyone post what needs to be changed/added?

as long as your carrier allows it, Use Root Browser to edit build.prop open with RB Text Editor and add net.tethering.noprovisioning=true at the bottom. Save reboot

jasonftfw said:
I tried editing build.prop and changing apn to ipv4 but no luck... Not sure if I was doing it right, I used to do the database edit with sql editor. Can anyone post what needs to be changed/added?
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you need to set SElinux to be permissive in marshmellow to edit system files. many dont know this, since their custom kernels have it set to permissive already. but you can get an app(not at the play store) or set it via terminal emulator.

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you need to set SElinux to be permissive in marshmellow to edit system files. many dont know this, since their custom kernels have it set to permissive already. but you can get an app(not at the play store) or set it via terminal emulator.
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How can I check my selinux? I thought it was supposed to be listed in about device, or did that move to somewhere else in the new OS?

jasonftfw said:
How can I check my selinux? I thought it was supposed to be listed in about device, or did that move to somewhere else in the new OS?
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its set as enforcing by default. i dont think theres a setting anywhere to check though.
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i posted a link to a SElinux app in this thread.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/issues-editing-build-prop-marshmallow-t3222551

I edited build.prop in recovery and can tether fine.
Sent from my Nexus 6

Works fine on LightRom with T-Mobile for me.

After I edit build.prob and reboot, my tablet will connect to the hotspot, but it had the exclamation over the WiFi icon and won't connect to anything. Any ideas?

meldroc said:
I tried the old Lollipop trick - using an sql editor to dig in /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/
Now, when I looked in that directory, it was empty. Looks like they moved those settings elsewhere to try to force more people to pay carrier tethering extortion fees.
Anyone know how to get a Marshmallow Nexus 6 to tether? Without paying? Hold the sanctimonious lectures.
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No they are there in the same place, app needs to be updated to be able to see them or something. I tried different apps, was able to see them with one, forgot which one, but wasn't able to edit with the app.

Sprint Hotspot Mod Working!!!

I just received my Note 9 and have been playing around with things. After doing a little research and piecing together a couple of different posts, I can confirm that I have Sprint Hotspot working. The steps are as follows:
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite from the Play Store.
2. Open Dialer
3. Dial ##brand# (##27263#)
4. Say yes/accept everything - phone reboots
5. Open Shortcut Master Lite and select the Menu (three vertical dots in the upper right).
6. Select App Explorer, and then All Apps
7. Navigate (scroll down) to com.test.LTEfunctionality and select.
8. Select the first item labled "LTEFunctionalityTest" and select launch.
9. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting and select.
10. Select APN2 LTE/EHRPD internet
11. Scroll down to APN type and select.
12. Add "DUN" to the setting (it should read "default,mms,DUN") without quotations. Also make sure there is no space between the comma and DUN.
13. Select Menu and save your settings
14. Reboot
Congratulations, your device now has Sprint Native Hotspot!
Update : You must reapply if you update profile!
Disable automatic updates so that profile updates do not remove!

Assuming you got the unlocked version?
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Assuming you got the unlocked version?
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Nope, I have the Sprint version. Ordered directly through Sprint

Didnt work for me. Anything else you tried that might of made it worked for you?
edit: wth? So earlier I was messing with another method through adb shell and I was afraid maybe I had messed something up so I wanted to undo it all. The guide said to use this commands
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 1
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_apn null
then I removed the DUN from apn setting on shortcut master and now the hotspot works? makes no sense but I'll take it lol
Edit 2: Apparently my plan comes with 10gb of hotspot which is why it was working after removing all custom settings. I just went past the 10gb and it has now slowed down to 2g speeds (text from sprint)

clone1008 said:
I just received my Note 9 and have been playing around with things. After doing a little research and piecing together a couple of different posts, I can confirm that I have Sprint Hotspot working. The steps are as follows:
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite from the Play Store.
2. Open Dialer
3. Dial ##brand# (#27263#)
4. Say yes/accept everything - phone reboots
5. Open Shortcut Master Lite and select the Menu (three vertical dots in the upper right).
6. Select App Explorer, and then All Apps
7. Navigate (scroll down) to com.test.LTEfunctionality and select.
8. Select the first item labled "LTEFunctionalityTest" and select launch.
9. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting and select.
10. Select APN2 LTE/EHRPD internet
11. Scroll down to APN type and select.
12. Add "DUN" to the setting (it should read "default,mms,DUN") without quotations.
13. Select Menu and save your settings
14. Reboot
Congratulations, your device now has Sprint Native Hotspot!
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Didn't work for me either. I get a you are not subscribed to hotspot. Are you sure you don't need root access for this?

Worked for me
Thank you kindly

If you believe this worked for you, check your sprint account usage because I'm pretty sure all new sprint unlimited plans come with 10gb hotspot so you might be using that up thinking this worked. That's what happened to me lol
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If you believe this worked for you, check your sprint account usage because I'm pretty sure all new sprint unlimited plans come with 10gb hotspot so you might be using that up thinking this worked. That's what happened to me lol
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I am on an old Sprint Unlimited Plan it has 15 Gig of Mobile Hotspot for $10/mo. It's not activated.

juanfernandez77 said:
Didn't work for me either. I get a you are not subscribed to hotspot. Are you sure you don't need root access for this?[/QUOTE
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juanfernandez77 said:
Didn't work for me either. I get a you are not subscribed to hotspot. Are you sure you don't need root access for this?
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There is no root even available for Sprint Note 9 so..... no I am not rooted. That comment makes me wonder if it's not operator error on your part.

clone1008 said:
I am on an old Sprint Unlimited Plan it has 15 Gig of Mobile Hotspot for $10/mo. It's not activated.
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Same here

thuggothic said:
Same here
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You should be good to go!

clone1008 said:
You should be good to go!
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I followed the steps and set up the password and poof it works solid
I've had Sprint forever now and am on that old unlimited plan as well so I don't have the 10 gb hotspot a month extra option

thuggothic said:
I followed the steps and set up the password and poof it works solid
I've had Sprint forever now and am on that old unlimited plan as well so I don't have the 10 gb hotspot a month extra option
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Awesome!

Worked perfect for me. Older plan and do not pay for hotspot.

So it seems to only work for people with no hotspot plan then. Can any of you guys with it working enable it and then dial ##33284# and look under active apn connections and see what comes up? You should hide your ip tho if you post a screenshot. Mainly looking at what is under Active APN 1 and 2

Chris2433 said:
So it seems to only work for people with no hotspot plan then. Can any of you guys with it working enable it and then dial ##33284# and look under active apn connections and see what comes up? You should hide your ip tho if you post a screenshot. Mainly looking at what is under Active APN 1 and 2
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With mine turned on and my laptop connected it says "There are no Active APN Connections"

I've been messing around with this for the last couple of days and I figured I would post here everything I have tried and my findings in case someone with more knoledge in this wants to try and figure out a working fix
I had an s8+ previous to this note 9 that had hotspot enable by this two adb shell commands
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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"
while the hotspot is on, I dialed ##DEBUG# and can see TWO separate active APN connections to n.ispsn and I have internet on my phone and my laptop that is connected to the hotspot.
Now on the note 9, I tried those exact commands and got "couldn't connect to APN" followed by hotspot not enabled in account. Looking a bit closer I noticed that through Shortcut Master edit thing, the note 9 only has one APN instead of the two that all other galaxy phones have had to this point. Instead of
Code:
APN2 LTE Internet
&
Code:
APN2 EHRPD Internet
there is now only one called
Code:
APN2 LTE|EHRPD Internet
. This also has x.ispsn instead of n.ispsn like on the previous galaxy devices so it seem the are now using Sprints new APN. I swapped those in the command above and entered this on adb shell
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_apn "APNDUN,x.ispsn,,,,,,http://mms.sprintpcs.com,68.28.31.7,80,310,120,,default,dun,mms,supl"
This allowed me to enable hotspot but after connecting my laptop to it I got no internet. I checked again under ##DEBUG# and Active APN Connections shows just one Active APN to x.ispns. I tried different ways of enabling the hotspot including date off->hotspot on->data on. data off->hotspot on->connect laptop->data on. But still no internet. It seems that the hotspot is not setting up a connection to the APN x.ispns at all which is why I get no internet.
In the mean time, the app EasyTether Pro does work to set up a wired connection to a PC so that's what I'll be using until a fix is found for this. Sorry for long post lol

Chris2433 said:
I've been messing around with this for the last couple of days and I figured I would post here everything I have tried and my findings in case someone with more knoledge in this wants to try and figure out a working fix
I had an s8+ previous to this note 9 that had hotspot enable by this two adb shell commands
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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"
while the hotspot is on, I dialed ##DEBUG# and can see TWO separate active APN connections to n.ispsn and I have internet on my phone and my laptop that is connected to the hotspot.
Now on the note 9, I tried those exact commands and got "couldn't connect to APN" followed by hotspot not enabled in account. Looking a bit closer I noticed that through Shortcut Master edit thing, the note 9 only has one APN instead of the two that all other galaxy phones have had to this point. Instead of
Code:
APN2 LTE Internet
&
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APN2 EHRPD Internet
there is now only one called
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APN2 LTE|EHRPD Internet
. This also has x.ispsn instead of n.ispsn like on the previous galaxy devices so it seem the are now using Sprints new APN. I swapped those in the command above and entered this on adb shell
Code:
settings put global tether_dun_apn "APNDUN,x.ispsn,,,,,,http://mms.sprintpcs.com,68.28.31.7,80,310,120,,default,dun,mms,supl"
This allowed me to enable hotspot but after connecting my laptop to it I got no internet. I checked again under ##DEBUG# and Active APN Connections shows just one Active APN to x.ispns. I tried different ways of enabling the hotspot including date off->hotspot on->data on. data off->hotspot on->connect laptop->data on. But still no internet. It seems that the hotspot is not setting up a connection to the APN x.ispns at all which is why I get no internet.
In the mean time, the app EasyTether Pro does work to set up a wired connection to a PC so that's what I'll be using until a fix is found for this. Sorry for long post lol
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I am sorry you are having so many problems. Are you on an unlocked version? Mine is Sprint branded bought directly from Sprint. This may be the difference. I came over from the Pixel XL and the steps there involved editing the build.prop file and an ADB command similar to your steps.
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clone1008 said:
I am sorry you are having so many problems. Are you on an unlocked version? Mine is Sprint branded bought directly from Sprint. This may be the difference. I came over from the Pixel XL and the steps there involved editing the build.prop file and an ADB command similar to your steps.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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Yeah so is mine. I can't think of why it would work with someone but not others. Can you check on shortcut master again to see if you have n.ispsns or x.ispns. Also what plan do you have with sprint

Question Hotspot hack Sprint/T-Mobile?

I'm considering upgrading my S10+ to the S21 Ultra. Before I do I need to know if editing the APN settings will work the same, or are there other factors I need to be aware of.
Hotspotting is my primary way of connecting to the net, and has been for the past 10+ years. If I can't continue to connect in this way with the Ultra, what phones will work?
Yes I'm aware of PDAnet, it will not work for my use scenario. I must hotspot through the phone natively. I use in the range of 60 - 100gb each month. I'm on a grandfathered true unlimited plan.
Screen shots of the APN settings would be greatly appreciated, if applicable.

You can go directly to the hotspotting app if you know what you're doing.

nixnixnixnix4 said:
You can go directly to the hotspotting app if you know what you're doing.
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Would you care to explain? I've used the native hotspot for years.

Can you provide any more information?
I can't tell if you are asking if hotspot works as intended on a stock sprint/tmobile phone? Like paying for the hotspot feature?
It's unclear what your grandfathered plan provides. Does that include unlimited hot spot?
Or are you asking if you can manually configure the APN to override how hotspot works, so you can use it without paying for the hotspot feature, assuming it's not included in your plan?
Are you just asking if you can edit the APN settings at all?
There is just too much uncertainty about what you are asking.

KingFatty said:
Can you provide any more information?
I can't tell if you are asking if hotspot works as intended on a stock sprint/tmobile phone? Like paying for the hotspot feature?
It's unclear what your grandfathered plan provides. Does that include unlimited hot spot?
Or are you asking if you can manually configure the APN to override how hotspot works, so you can use it without paying for the hotspot feature, assuming it's not included in your plan?
Are you just asking if you can edit the APN settings at all?
There is just too much uncertainty about what you are asking.
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I do not have hotspot on my plan.
In order to use hotspot currently, a new APN entry is created adding "dun“ to a field, allowing hotspot to be activated without having a plan.
Here is a thread that explains the current method on older phones:
Sprint Hotspot Hack w/ Android 10
I lost my hotspot hack when I updated my Sprint S10 to Android 10 like everyone else but I just found a fix! It works on my S10 so I’m guessing it’ll work the same for S10+ users. ##3282# then APN Settings (The left clicking to unlock editing...
forum.xda-developers.com

Anyone?

dh350nwo said:
Anyone?
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This forum wants to keep this "hack" on the down low.
All I will tell you is that you need to use some shortcut app that'll punch you through straight to the hotspotting app. This way, the carrier check is avoided.
Also, you MAY need to use a VPN because desktop traffic can become obvious.
An alternative is to VPN/tunnel into your home computer via Wireguard or some other software like ZeroTier or Tailscale.

nixnixnixnix4 said:
This forum wants to keep this "hack" on the down low.
All I will tell you is that you need to use some shortcut app that'll punch you through straight to the hotspotting app. This way, the carrier check is avoided.
Also, you MAY need to use a VPN because desktop traffic can become obvious.
An alternative is to VPN/tunnel into your home computer via Wireguard or some other software like ZeroTier or Tailscale.
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I'm going to try to be vague with this reply. You're saying a MAKER of shortcut app will be needed to get into the functionality of LTE.
Wouldn't the ##data# menu work also? That's what I do now. And by doing so it doesn't show as tethered data used when I check my usage.

You just need to find a way to open the hotspot app directly.
Shortcut apps like this help: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rk.android.app.shortcutmaker&hl=en_US&gl=US

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You just need to find a way to open the hotspot app directly.
Shortcut apps like this help: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=rk.android.app.shortcutmaker&hl=en_US&gl=US
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I can already toggle the HS app natively.
I'm not sure we are on the same page.

So I guess getting any help or answers is pointless?

FYI: On Android 12 for Samsung you can add a new APN under Access Point Names without jumping thru hoops. Just tap on add new APN (make sure to copy everything from original APN) and add dun to the apn type field. Save the update and now you have free Hotspot (data counts against your main data bucket).

What about those who already have a restricted hotspot in their plan (high speed hotspot for first 500 MB, then switches to super-slow mode until reset the next billing cycle)?
Would adding a new APN result in unlimited hotspot? I can't tell if those with limited hotspot already enabled, would see any benefit to adding a new APN, or if it would even work?