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Dell Venue Pro Registry Editor

Thanks to Dave Amenta, i got around to the Registry Editor in the Dell Venue Pro. I am able to read values, but not able to set them..May be i am doing something wrong. I am giving it to the community to crack it open.
Here is what you need to do to get to the registry editor:
1. Go to the EM App in the DVP.
2. Choose RD Test. It will prompt for a textbox to enter something (its basically asking for password). Enter *#6336# . Now voila, you are in MFC Test.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list and choose About EM.
4. Now it will say sorry..bla,.bla.. It will also have a textbox for another password. Enter *#734#
5. Voila you are in Registry Editor.
6.To read a value, go to the 'Path' prompt. While in, choose L M/C R/C U, etc..they are nothing but HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HKEY_CURRENT_USER,etc.. Then enter the remaining path name. In the Key field, enter the key you want to query. In the Type, press the down arrow and choose the type. Now hit the 'Get' button on top, you will see the result (If you enter all right). If you want to set data, i think you enter the value in Data field and hit set. But, so far no luck. Iam still researching.
IMPORTANT: DO not do this as this is super advanced user mode. You might end up brick'ng ur DVP if you do not know what your are doing.

This sounds awfully similar to the LG registry editor on the phone. I do not have a DVP in my possession, but I know a friend who does. I shall try this and let you know how it goes. (BTW, Dell Venue Pro works on Wind and Mobilicity in Canada)

I am trying to do a AT Hyperterminal command to unlock the phone.,Will see how it goes.

notebookgrail said:
Thanks to Dave Amenta, i got around to the Registry Editor in the Dell Venue Pro. I am able to read values, but not able to set them..May be i am doing something wrong. I am giving it to the community to crack it open.
Here is what you need to do to get to the registry editor:
1. Go to the EM App in the DVP.
2. Choose RD Test. It will prompt for a textbox to enter something (its basically asking for password). Enter *#6336# . Now voila, you are in MFC Test.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list and choose About EM.
4. Now it will say sorry..bla,.bla.. It will also have a textbox for another password. Enter *#734#
5. Voila you are in Registry Editor.
6.To read a value, go to the 'Path' prompt. While in, choose L M/C R/C U, etc..they are nothing but HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HKEY_CURRENT_USER,etc.. Then enter the remaining path name. In the Key field, enter the key you want to query. In the Type, press the down arrow and choose the type. Now hit the 'Get' button on top, you will see the result (If you enter all right). If you want to set data, i think you enter the value in Data field and hit set. But, so far no luck. Iam still researching.
IMPORTANT: DO not do this as this is super advanced user mode. You might end up brick'ng ur DVP if you do not know what your are doing.
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It looks like the button isn't wired up to perform the SET command - the event handler is there, the button is there, but clicking it even without entering any data should return "1", but it's not doing anything...
What do you mean by AT unlock? What commands are you going to send to the modem? Do you have the modem drivers? If not, take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929468

kltye said:
It looks like the button isn't wired up to perform the SET command - the event handler is there, the button is there, but clicking it even without entering any data should return "1", but it's not doing anything...
What do you mean by AT unlock? What commands are you going to send to the modem? Do you have the modem drivers? If not, take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929468
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When i get home, i will post the Registry Set Command CS code.
AT command - Yes, the command to the modem. And yes, i used the HTC Modem driver you linked for the DVP. I am able to query the modem from the modem properties - but i can't enter any commands in that properties window. So i am going to do a hyperterminal to send AT commands for SIM Locking and try to unlock it.
I also came across a test called 'SIM Lock' in Protocol, which returns what is its locked to.

notebookgrail said:
When i get home, i will post the Registry Set Command CS code.
AT command - Yes, the command to the modem. And yes, i used the HTC Modem driver you linked for the DVP. I am able to query the modem from the modem properties - but i can't enter any commands in that properties window. So i am going to do a hyperterminal to send AT commands for SIM Locking and try to unlock it.
I also came across a test called 'SIM Lock' in Protocol, which returns what is its locked to.
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The registry set command is:
IEmToCom.sync("EM:REGISTRY_SET:" + <path> + "," + <key> + "," + <data type, e.g. DWORD> + "," + <data> + "," + <path_type expressed as int> + ";", 1, false);
I was working with Dave over the weekend, but it looks like whatever value we insert is not being accepted - quite possibly because Dell hasn't implemented the interface yet.

this should surprise me and yet...
THIS IS DELL!

kltye said:
What do you mean by AT unlock? What commands are you going to send to the modem? Do you have the modem drivers? If not, take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=929468
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For the AT unlock, go to protocol, then TMO, then AT Command - Here you can pass various AT Commands. Unfortunately, we need the Password to reset any setting here. The password is 8 char long. And the DVP is 'ph-net pin' locked.

damn.....i think it probably means that we need to get the modem rom somehow in order to figure out how to generate the unlock PIN

I'm probably missing something really obvious here, but what does SIM unlocking have to do with registry write access?

kltye said:
I'm probably missing something really obvious here, but what does SIM unlocking have to do with registry write access?
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It was a off topic discussion. I should have started a new thread for it. My mistake.

Is there anyone volunteering to reset their phone (cold boot)? I think i might have found the way to edit the registry. There are 2 modes for the EM App. One is Driver and another is socket. Not sure which one is by default. But i know how to change them. It requires a reset of the phone (cold boot) to take effect. I have too much of data on my phone to try it and reload everything. I can PM them the details and see if they are able to edit the registry.

notebookgrail said:
Is there anyone volunteering to reset their phone (cold boot)? I think i might have found the way to edit the registry. There are 2 modes for the EM App. One is Driver and another is socket. Not sure which one is by default. But i know how to change them. It requires a reset of the phone (cold boot) to take effect. I have too much of data on my phone to try it and reload everything. I can PM them the details and see if they are able to edit the registry.
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You could try calling new EMToCom() rather than EMToComByDriver() when you initialize the connection, and see if that works. I've tried it and it seems that it fails to execute the command, with the debug window printing:
A first chance exception of type 'System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException' occurred in EM.dll
calling COM receive error(socket) : 0xffffffff
I tried calling the turn on LED command via my flashlight app that works fine with the driver connection, but I'm getting the same exception when I connect via socket. Do you know if there's a special way to send commands if you connect via socket?

notebookgrail said:
Is there anyone volunteering to reset their phone (cold boot)? I think i might have found the way to edit the registry. There are 2 modes for the EM App. One is Driver and another is socket. Not sure which one is by default. But i know how to change them. It requires a reset of the phone (cold boot) to take effect. I have too much of data on my phone to try it and reload everything. I can PM them the details and see if they are able to edit the registry.
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I'll be a guinea pig

domineus said:
I'll be a guinea pig
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Sent you a PM.

Shoot me the details and I may be able to help out sometime this week.

it didn't work for me...doubt it will work for anyone else =/

domineus said:
it didn't work for me...doubt it will work for anyone else =/
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Was it doing the same blank result box? Any difference did you notice with either the Driver or Socket option? - i mean not just registry editor, but overall.

blank result no changes =/

I hope we all find some progress on this because I believe that this is what is holding us back from a lot of customization on this phone....

Need help with CDMA Work shop to get msl

Msl reader isnt working for me gives me a error. I put it on modem for both. have dev mode disabled. I run cdma workshop connect to port 2 hit read spc an get a error "Phone ask for SPC. SPC (6 digits) is required. Check "security" tab - "SPC" section."
I really need my MSL to fix my mms and Update my prl because i get a error everytime i try to.
Idk if this is info thats needed but i am rooted 2.2 rom
Am i supposed to enter a SPC before hand... lol or am i just missing something.
Edit: I also have the samsung drivers installed and am using the same cable i rooted with last night. The error i get with MSL reader is "ERROR: /dev/smd0 does not exist. This phone is not compatible."

I'm guessing you already tried this
gokuman56 said:
EDIT: Easier Way to get MSL. Okay so you have to download connectbot from the Market
1. Open ConnectBot
2. Agree Next Next Yada Yada
3. Press SSH and select Local
4. type in whatever you want by local and press enter
5. ok once you see a black screen and to the left a cash sign, type in "getprop" without the quotes
6. You should see a lot of words, scroll up all the way at the top.
7. Near the middle of the screen until you see [ril.MSL]
8. It will be 6 digits and that's your MSL
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Are you trying to push a new PRL to the phone?
look here

Goto security, then send the default samsung password at the bottom left corner..
Then top right of the the tab click read spc.. the spc is the msl
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Send the defualt password? just leave it on the toshiba or select a specific one? also just tried the connectbot way it gave me [ril.msl]: [000000] which IDK if thats right :\

lgevo said:
Send the defualt password? just leave it on the toshiba or select a specific one? also just tried the connectbot way it gave me [ril.msl]: [000000] which IDK if thats right :\
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Doubtful but not impossible
Try this then see if it works
excerpt from 4g signal mod
1. Dial ##3282#
2. It will open a menu, click WiMAX and enter MSL. Note: 4G radio must be on.
3. Go to extensions and Hold EntryRX and Write Extension
4. Change the Value from -89 to -110 (The Lower the weaker the signal can be for the phone to connect.)
5. Change EntryCINR to 0004
just get to step 2 and see of it accepts your MSL

Lol wow it did thanks guys!

[Q] disable the virtual CDROM

does anyone know how to disable the cdrom function when plugging in usb?

poncho524 said:
does anyone know how to disable the cdrom function when plugging in usb?
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Dial ##7764726
Hit Call
Type Password is 000000 (6 zeros)
Hit Feature Settings
Choose CD ROM
Click Disable
Hit menu, commit modifications (it will say no item changed)
Back out to home

andybones said:
Dial ##7764726
Hit Call
Type Password is 000000 (6 zeros)
Hit Feature Settings
Choose CD ROM
Click Disable
Hit menu, commit modifications (it will say no item changed)
Back out to home
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that prevents the ISO from being mounted, but the virtual CD drive still shows up. is there a way to kill that too? so that the only thing that shows up is the SD card?

Root your phone
Sent from my ADR6350 using Tapatalk

shoman24v said:
Root your phone
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i'm rooted, but just running stock...

poncho524 said:
i'm rooted, but just running stock...
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Ah. After I rooted I flashed the debloated ROM which didn't have it. Use root explorer to search for a file with the extension .iso if its anything like the original Inc, that should be it and just delete or rename the file.
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[Q] [AOKP] Questions for AOKP rom

Got a few questions specifically regarding the new aokp JellyBean rom for the Epic, and I thought I'd post them here since the original thread got shut down:
1. Is there any way to get the "enter" button to not send messages in the SMS application?
2. Is there any way to prevent the "mount your USB storage!" popup from coming up every time the device is connected to a computer?
3. Back on the samsung based roms, I was able to to type ##debug## to get to a menu where I could force 1xrtt mode for extremely low signal situations. In the new rom, I found you can get to that same menu by typing in *#*#debug#*#*, but any screen prompting for the msl code is now impassable. I know my msl code, but it gives me a "modem error" no matter what I type and asks "modem exception occurs", to which the only option is "yes" (clicking it just closes the application).
Any way to get around this?
Thanks
b

Bill720 said:
Got a few questions specifically regarding the new aokp JellyBean rom for the Epic, and I thought I'd post them here since the original thread got shut down:
1. Is there any way to get the "enter" button to not send messages in the SMS application?
2. Is there any way to prevent the "mount your USB storage!" popup from coming up every time the device is connected to a computer?
3. Back on the samsung based roms, I was able to to type ##debug## to get to a menu where I could force 1xrtt mode for extremely low signal situations. In the new rom, I found you can get to that same menu by typing in *#*#debug#*#*, but any screen prompting for the msl code is now impassable. I know my msl code, but it gives me a "modem error" no matter what I type and asks "modem exception occurs", to which the only option is "yes" (clicking it just closes the application).
Any way to get around this?
Thanks
b
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1: press the function key before enter.
2: No idea.
3: Have you tried using voice search to access the menu? Also, you could buy ROM Control for this.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2

2. Turn on USB debugging in Settings - Developer Options. If you can't find it, go to Settings - About phone, tap Build number 7 times and return.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

cq
nikon120 said:
1: press the function key before enter.
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Sorry, I should've been more specific. I was actually aware of this, but I was hoping that there would be a way to change this functionality on the stock messaging application so that I don't have to hit the Fn key to get the enter button to do what it's supposed to do.
nikon120 said:
3: Have you tried using voice search to access the menu? Also, you could buy ROM Control for this.
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It's not that I can't access the menus, it's that some parts of the menus prompt for my MSL code before I can access them, and for some reason, typing in my MSL code (000000) doesn't do the trick anymore, it just gives me that "Modem Error" and lets me know that a "Modem exception occurs". My only choice in the dialog is "Yes", but that just exits the menu completely.
AndyYan said:
2. Turn on USB debugging in Settings - Developer Options. If you can't find it, go to Settings - About phone, tap Build number 7 times and return.
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I actually do have USB debug enabled already and a widget to easily toggle it off for use with computers that don't have the driver installed. I see the popup upon USB connection with USB debug enabled or disabled.
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Bill720 said:
It's not that I can't access the menus, it's that some parts of the menus prompt for my MSL code before I can access them, and for some reason, typing in my MSL code (000000) doesn't do the trick anymore, it just gives me that "Modem Error" and lets me know that a "Modem exception occurs". My only choice in the dialog is "Yes", but that just exits the menu completely.
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I'm not sure if you're saying your MSL code is 000000, or if you were using zeros as placeholders. If you are saying that your MSL is 000000, that would be very unlikely. To get your correct MSL, use a Terminal Emulator of your choice and type "su" and press enter, then "getprop ril.MSL" press enter again and you should see your MSL. Also, you wouldn't happen to be using a NS4G modem, would you? I'm not too sure on ways to fix this, because it hasn't happened to me.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2

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jeffreyjicha said:
I'm not sure if you're saying your MSL code is 000000, or if you were using zeros as placeholders. If you are saying that your MSL is 000000, that would be very unlikely. To get your correct MSL, use a Terminal Emulator of your choice and type "su" and press enter, then "getprop ril.MSL" press enter again and you should see your MSL. Also, you wouldn't happen to be using a NS4G modem, would you? I'm not too sure on ways to fix this, because it hasn't happened to me.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2
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Good question - My MSL is, as a matter of fact 000000, (I even doublechecked with the terminal on the off chance that something changed it) because I changed it to that to make it easier to access in CDMA workshop, qpst, and qxdm back when I was working to clone my old phone's service so that I could continue using my sprint sero $30 unlimited data plan.
As for the modem, I am still using the stock Epic EL30 modem. Would this be causing the problem? And if you don't mind sharing, which rom and modem are you using? What happens when you dial *#*#DEBUG#*#* at the dialer?
Thanks
b

Bill720 said:
As for the modem, I am still using the stock Epic EL30 modem. Would this be causing the problem? And if you don't mind sharing, which rom and modem are you using? What happens when you dial *#*#DEBUG#*#* at the dialer?
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Like I said, I'm not sure what causes the modem exception error. I'm using Effsi's 0611 build of PACman ROM with didhiy's 0606 nitest, and the NS4G LF2 modem. And when I dial that, it prompts for the MSL, I put in my MSL and it goes to the debug menu with no problem.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk 2

How to disable carrier-check for native WiFi Tether (no root)

*EDIT* This appears to only be working for people with NON-unlimited data plans. I apologize for the inconvenience...
Saw this over in the AT&T subforum, originally posted by @ExTREmE99 , just reposting here.
This will disable the carrier check on your Verizon G4 and allow you to use the native WiFi tether - no root needed!
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run these commands one by one:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
reboot
When your phone comes back up you will have a fully functional native WiFi tether

i must be doing something wrong because i still get the "you need a subscription" popup

Worked for me, thanks! Needed this a few days ago and couldn't use it n was like "F***, wish I had root" hahaha. Oh and also shouldn't this be posted in General?

jrc27 said:
i must be doing something wrong because i still get the "you need a subscription" popup
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Same here, did I do this right?
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
[email protected]:/ $ reboot

Congobongo said:
Same here, did I do this right?
Code:
$ adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
[email protected]:/ $ reboot
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when do you see the subscription message?
try typing:
adb devices
you should see a string of characters listing your device. if it shows no device, then you need to double check that you have your device drivers installed

Tomyk89 said:
when do you see the subscription message?
try typing:
adb devices
you should see a string of characters listing your device. if it shows no device, then you need to double check that you have your device drivers installed
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I see it after i reboot and try using the hotspot app

jrc27 said:
I see it after i reboot and try using the hotspot app
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don't use the hotspot app - in fact, disable that one.
You want to use the built in functionality to tether (not technically an app)
Go to settings, More (under wireless networks), then "Mobile Hotspot". You can setup your SSID and password in there. Also, you can create a shortcut in your notification bar by scrolling over to the right side, clicking edit, then checking the box next to "Mobile Hotspot"
Hope that helps.

Tomyk89 said:
don't use the hotspot app - in fact, disable that one.
You want to use the built in functionality to tether (not technically an app)
Go to settings, More (under wireless networks), then "Mobile Hotspot". You can setup your SSID and password in there. Also, you can create a shortcut in your notification bar by scrolling over to the right side, clicking edit, then checking the box next to "Mobile Hotspot"
Hope that helps.
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I can't even find the damn app to disable it.
I tried as you suggested, going in through the settings and i still get the verizon C*ckblock...

jrc27 said:
I can't even find the damn app to disable it.
I tried as you suggested, going in through the settings and i still get the verizon C*ckblock...
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Could you try disabling the verizon hotspot app? Mine was disabled way before I discovered this so I may need to add this step to the instructions. you may want to go through the steps one more time after that to ensure everything is set correctly. Don't forget to restart either. It works great on mine so it should for yours as well - unless you took the update a week ago?
Let me know - Thanks!

Tomyk89 said:
Could you try disabling the verizon hotspot app? Mine was disabled way before I discovered this so I may need to add this step to the instructions. you may want to go through the steps one more time after that to ensure everything is set correctly. Don't forget to restart either. It works great on mine so it should for yours as well - unless you took the update a week ago?
Let me know - Thanks!
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I've been very careful not to take the update. Is the hot spot app have a weird name or something? I can't seem to find it in the app manager or using rom toolbox

jrc27 said:
I've been very careful not to take the update. Is the hot spot app have a weird name or something? I can't seem to find it in the app manager or using rom toolbox
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hmmm i think I'm confused. My Hotspot app is apparently still in my app drawer. When i click on it it just takes me to the native hotspot functionality.
Honestly I'd attempt to run those commands again. It would help if you took a screen shot of the command prompt window after running all of the commands. After each command it should pause for a second or two then jump to the next line with no errors or responses.
Is your USB debugging on? Also, are you in MTP or PTP USB mode when plugged into your PC?

jrc27 said:
i must be doing something wrong because i still get the "you need a subscription" popup
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Should it be? I assumed stuff like this went under the Help section since it was helping people. Maybe I'm wrong. If a MOD would like to correct me and maybe move the thread, feel free.

Tomyk89 said:
hmmm i think I'm confused. My Hotspot app is apparently still in my app drawer. When i click on it it just takes me to the native hotspot functionality.
Honestly I'd attempt to run those commands again. It would help if you took a screen shot of the command prompt window after running all of the commands. After each command it should pause for a second or two then jump to the next line with no errors or responses.
Is your USB debugging on? Also, are you in MTP or PTP USB mode when plugged into your PC?
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Heading to bed...I'll give it another go in the morning
Thanks again for the help, i appreciate it!

jrc27 said:
Heading to bed...I'll give it another go in the morning
Thanks again for the help, i appreciate it!
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no problem dude. try some of my suggestions tomorrow and get back to me. feel free to PM and we can post the final solution up here as to not fill the the thread up with troubleshooting.

No Go...
Tried multiple times and could not get it to work. adb looked successful but after reboot I still get a subscription check.

joebrady119 said:
Tried multiple times and could not get it to work. adb looked successful but after reboot I still get a subscription check.
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have you taken the latest OTA update?

Tomyk89 said:
have you taken the latest OTA update?
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Have not taken any OTA.

This unfortunately doesn't seem to work for me either
I had to put my device in PTP mode in order for ADB to show the device, after the device was confirmed with adb devices, I issued the commands this is the output
Code:
C:\Users\NOTIMPORTANT\AppData\Local\Android\sdk>adb devices
List of devices attached
VS986931(changed the last four for security) device
C:\Users\NOTIMPORTANT\AppData\Local\Android\sdk>adb shell
[email protected]:/ $ settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
[email protected]:/ $ settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
[email protected]:/ $
When I attempt to enable hotspot I am greeted with the "Use of this service requires a subscription..."
FoxFi seems to work, I just HATE having to change my lock screen in order to use the damn thing!
I'm willing to run further tests and commands if you would like, please just let me know.
I have NOT taken any over the air update. I used the Debloater tool and blocked/hid the app.

Tomyk89 said:
when do you see the subscription message?
try typing:
adb devices
you should see a string of characters listing your device. if it shows no device, then you need to double check that you have your device drivers installed
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Here's a screenshot of my terminal window:
I'm using the native tethering just like everybody else (Settings, More, flick the tethering switch to On and receive the service check). Haven't taken the OTA and have the service disabled via debloater tool. I appreciate the help!

At this point I'm not sure why some are reporting that this works while others aren't. I added a message on the original post warning that this isn't a for sure thing. I'll be sure to update if/when I find a fix or what is going wrong, but for now I think I have enough info to look into this. thanks for your help everyone and I hope that I can find a fix for this. Worst case - we have to wait until we have root to enable this.
-tom