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How do you guys suppose they are going to stop it and force you to use their 30$ "service"?
I only ask cause I was experiencing 4g probs on my "rented" RAZR which I have rooted.
I only rooted it so I could use tethering(sql hack) while we were working on my office's network outage.
When I experienced service "cycling" i called. I could not keep a data connection. I had cell service and could receive calls and texts, but data would just cycle thru 1, 3, 4g, then none. When I called the rep did some digging and quickly kicked me to a "Tier2" rep.
So I tell him my problem. he responds "well, could be your SIM(which is free to replace) or to try a Factory defaults reset." He then proceeds to tell me about free apps for backing up. Something that does not require root. I assume something like titanium backup which is a main reason for many to root their phones and big VZW knows this. This is #1. He then proceeds to tell me about amazons app store, which "offers 1 free app a day". Big gripe from companies is that we rooters are "stealing" paid apps(I have stolen 1 payed app, then proceeded to buy it when the black market went under). That is #2. Without me telling him too much about myself, he goes "so, you seem pretty tech savy with the droid". This is #3.
so with 1, 2, and 3 in mind. Have you seen things like this on other 4g devices. I know they can see it(root). I know they have a way to jack your phone if you are "stealing" the entitlements check, but are they using it? The GSM version has builtin wifi tethering. Do you think that these "BUGS" they found which gave us 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 would have something to do with them trying to make sure we can't "steal" our bandwidth we pay for?
Food for thought. Thoughts? questions? concerns?
Hopefully there isn't any restrictions because I occasionally tether my transformer for easier viewing.
-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus
It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.
martonikaj said:
It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.
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Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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solid009 said:
Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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Yes you should be able to with root. Just like any other vzw phone.
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I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times
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I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times
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I have PDAnet installed on my Droid RAZR, and it works just fine. No redirecting of websites to VZW page to sign up for a tether plan. When I had my DX rooted with GB, I used Wireless Tether and I was directed to VZW's page for tethering plans. RAZR is not rooted either.
I heard about a program called EasyTether that supposedly will allow you to tether without having to root your phone? Has anyone tried it/think it will work?
Tethering works fine after root - no app required (edit: Its now checking subscriptions, but PDANet still works).
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.
I've been searching relentlessly for a way to get Wireless Tether for Root Users to work on my brand new VZW Galaxy Nexus.
No dice. The Dev has been notified.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1257
If you install the latest BETA version and select the Samsung Galaxy S2 under device profiles, it ALMOST works, throughs in error in the log: "Activating WiFi interface.... FAILED"
Totally crushed about this. Not sure if it's happening due to a VZW side safeguard or if it's simply a progrmaming issue the dev can fix :\
keatre said:
Tethering works fine after root - no app required.
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.
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Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????
cam30era said:
Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????
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Ya the stock tethering options still check subscription status.
PDANet does work, though, so that's what I'm using until a working wireless tether surfaces.
I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.
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I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.
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I am rooted and can not use the built in hotspot, nor USB tethering.
ROM developers are working on a solution now.
Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.
I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.
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I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.
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Where did you see someone say that on this thread?
OSully said:
I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.
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I spent a while earlier today looking around in sqlite for something to edit to enable tethering but no dice. I did see some interesting stuff pertaining to throttling though, i.e. reset date and stuff like that
Has anyone tried to use Barnacle? Worked on the Chrage.
Do you know of any settings to have wifi tethering work without the hotspot plan?
With my old HTC sensation I just had to create a new apn with (epc.tmobile.com) to make it work, but with the GIII this is a no go....
If you are rooted...this works great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27774452&postcount=9
Foxfi In the Play Store. No root needed just read the description to make sure it supports your device.
Thanks, will try Foxfi and let you know if works.
Thanks
Foxfi not working for me on T-Mobile.
Any other solution for not rooted?
Thanks
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Foxfi not working for me on T-Mobile.
Any other solution for not rooted?
Thanks
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Look over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766155&highlight=hotspot
several us (at least on verizon) seem to be able to do it just with toggles. Those with other carriers let us know if it works for you...
Thanks for the info,
I have tried the widgets option but still no go.
Still getting the T-Mobile Hotspot signup page...
anyone able to get this working?
I've also noticed this to be annoying. My HTC Sensation would tether no problem on the same data package. Now T-Mobile has it locked down somehow. Hmm.
garlandpr said:
Foxfi not working for me on T-Mobile.
Any other solution for not rooted?
Thanks
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Do this, go to Google Play and download (WiFi Tether For Root Users) open the app go to settings, 1) Change device-Profile to Generic ICS. 2) Change Setup-Method to Netd (master). Now go back and click on the big WiFi icon to start tethering, soon as the system finds the device pull down the notification and authorize it, make sure the Access-Control is enabled., your're all set, good luck.
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Do this, go to Google Play and download (WiFi Tether For Root Users) open the app go to settings, 1) Change device-Profile to Generic ICS. 2) Change Setup-Method to Netd (master). Now go back and click on the big WiFi icon to start tethering, soon as the system finds the device pull down the notification and authorize it, make sure the Access-Control is enabled., your're all set, good luck.
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i think he is looking for NOT rooted lol
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i think he is looking for NOT rooted lol
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I guess this will encourage him to ROOT, one of the perks you get being rooted.
T mobile can be a real pain in the ass with blocking tethering. I don't believe the app matters best way I know to get around it is to change the user agent on the computer and do not use internet explorer. I believe chrome and firefox have plugins for that.
I tried FoxFi on a non-rooted stock t999, doesn't work. Sends out the wifi signal, but the computer never actually connects to it. Keeps giving me some kind of error when trying to connect to wifi.
Using the built in tether wifi option, I can connect to the wifi being supplied by the sgs3, but any web activity takes me to the t-mobile hotspot sign up page.
OP use firefox, not chrome to tether. seriously.
and you can try downloading the 'tether' app from the clockworkmod website. google it.
I tether my nexus 7 from my sgs3 with foxfi and its really simple. Just make sure u install pdanet on the device u want to tether. I'm doing a tether with Bluetooth.
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On my S3, I only need to turn on tethering and it works. I small on t-mobile S3 not rooted and I don't have any additional tethering on my plan.
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Very interesting, i use wifi tether for root users and after using for awhile i get a push message saying i need to stop tethering or it will be blocked, and then i recieve another saying it has been blocked, its a push message so im wondering if t-mobile has a app hidden inside the touchwiz rom to make sure it cant tether... sigh
Hi!
I just installed Foxfi app. on my phone. I noticed there is also an app. called "Foxfi AddOn" and according to the description it provides some optional features to the Foxfi application.
Has anyone installed this app? The reason I am asking this question is because I noticed that by agreeing to install this app., personal information is accessed ("general info about what you are doing with the phone, potentially including personal or private info").
The above quote I got when I press to "install" the app., so I would appreciate any feedback/advice on installing this app. Thanks!
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Hi!
I just installed Foxfi app. on my phone. I noticed there is also an app. called "Foxfi AddOn" and according to the description it provides some optional features to the Foxfi application.
Has anyone installed this app? The reason I am asking this question is because I noticed that by agreeing to install this app., personal information is accessed ("general info about what you are doing with the phone, potentially including personal or private info").
The above quote I got when I press to "install" the app., so I would appreciate any feedback/advice on installing this app. Thanks!
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It just adds a proxy to FoxFi, which still didn't work on my SG3 for wifi (didn't try bluetooth).
Anyone got this working with something like PDAnet or FoxFi?
bast525 said:
Anyone got this working with something like PDAnet or FoxFi?
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Loaded foxfi today and just had to do the certificate install.
Was able to hook my iPad up to it and surf the internet no problem.
Still on unlimited data.
meest said:
Loaded foxfi today and just had to do the certificate install.
Was able to hook my iPad up to it and surf the internet no problem.
Still on unlimited data.
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Locked or unlocked?
exzacklyright said:
Locked or unlocked?
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Locked.
meest said:
Locked.
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Working with FoxFI on a locked HTC One here. It installs a certificate to bypass their mobile wifi service. It's been a little buggy, for some reason I lost ability to access things on my AppleTV but after a quick reinstall it worked again. I've used over 50Gb this month with no problem.
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Working with FoxFI on a locked HTC One here. It installs a certificate to bypass their mobile wifi service. It's been a little buggy, for some reason I lost ability to access things on my AppleTV but after a quick reinstall it worked again. I've used over 50Gb this month with no problem.
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Seriously... you are the reason why we have to jump through hoops and dance the phone swap dance to keep our unlimited.
isdnmatt said:
Seriously... you are the reason why we have to jump through hoops and dance the phone swap dance to keep our unlimited.
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That is BS. I didn't use my unlimited data in the way I do now until after they had already removed unlimited data. I have to do the same phone swap dance as everyone else. I know you mean people like me, but that is NOT the case. It is all for profit, it is because Verizon CAN do this and you are still willing to pay.
If you have a problem with me using my unlimited data the way I do so be it, but you have unlimited same as I. I just utilize it. I use over 400Gb a month, I support my home with it. I'm paying for it so I'm going to utilize it.
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That is BS. I didn't use my unlimited data in the way I do now until after they had already removed unlimited data. I have to do the same phone swap dance as everyone else. I know you mean people like me, but that is NOT the case. It is all for profit, it is because Verizon CAN do this and you are still willing to pay.
If you have a problem with me using my unlimited data the way I do so be it, but you have unlimited same as I. I just utilize it. I use over 400Gb a month, I support my home with it. I'm paying for it so I'm going to utilize it.
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Yea, I absolutely meant people like you. Didn't mean to come off harsh. I understand that it's a profit thing, but that kind of usage gave Verizon the ammunition they needed kill unlimited and justify it.
isdnmatt said:
Yea, I absolutely meant people like you. Didn't mean to come off harsh. I understand that it's a profit thing, but that kind of usage gave Verizon the ammunition they needed kill unlimited and justify it.
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I'm searching for articles where they use it as justification and I can't find any. I might not be looking hard enough. I moved to one of the most expensive places in California to live and so I really can't afford paying for internet now. So for now, I'm using unlimited data.
I hate it when people get bashed for using a service that they pay for. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using a lot of data. People should be using MORE data, not less. Information transfer is a good thing and our capacity should be continually growing as opposed to the stagnation we have now with entrenched American ISPs.
Also - has anyone been able to get root wireless tether working?
Thanks for the info everyone. This was the deciding factor for me, between a One or another device. I need tethering and I need to be able to restore backed up app data, and it looks like I can do both with the One without root.
how are you guys getting foxfi to install a certificate? it never does this for me. it just installs the app, i run it, hit start wifi and get the pop up that i need to pay for the service.
are you guys using the free foxfi or the paid version and is it the pdanet version or something else?
oletheos said:
how are you guys getting foxfi to install a certificate? it never does this for me. it just installs the app, i run it, hit start wifi and get the pop up that i need to pay for the service.
are you guys using the free foxfi or the paid version and is it the pdanet version or something else?
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anyone? this not working is driving me crazy
I used paid PDANet, with USB tether and no issues. Haven't tried WiFi.
oletheos said:
anyone? this not working is driving me crazy
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oletheos said:
how are you guys getting foxfi to install a certificate? it never does this for me. it just installs the app, i run it, hit start wifi and get the pop up that i need to pay for the service.
are you guys using the free foxfi or the paid version and is it the pdanet version or something else?
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I had that happen when I reloaded ROM. Try clearing cache and uninstall app, next turn off any lock screen protection I.e. pattern or pin lock; just use the unsecured standard lock screen. Then reinstall app and run, it will ask to set up a secured lock screen I.e. pattern or what ever and install certificate.
Sent from my freshly s-offed, unlocked, rooted, cocked, unlocked, and ready to rock HTC ONE
oletheos said:
anyone? this not working is driving me crazy
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Certificate prompt occurred automatically during install.
Just ignore Hotspot pop-up even though it will always appear in status bar along with FoxFi symbol.
I've had no problems and eventually upgraded to paid version. Free version time limit appeared to be getting shorter each time.
yeah, still nothing. redownloaded, ran it, no prompts. still wants to me call V and activiate tethering
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Also - has anyone been able to get root wireless tether working?
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oletheos said:
yeah, still nothing. redownloaded, ran it, no prompts. still wants to me call V and activiate tethering
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i had that happened to me also but i restarted my phone and it worked(stock as of now, til i get my phone back from sonic) i tethered my wife's iphone to get her ios 7 downloaded!!
i just rebooted and no go. i guess for some reason it just wont work for me. i deleted, reinstalled with no prompt, tried to activate, got the you must call to activate this, cleared data, restarted phone, relaunched, got the warning again. just aggravating it works for some and not others on the same phone.
This is the first time I have posted here so I do not know if I put this in the right area, sorry if I did not.
I have the ATT sgh-i467 note 8.0 and I have been trying to use wifi tethering. After doing some investigation, it turns out that ATT blocks tethering unless you pay them a tethering fee or buy the 5 GB plan, What BS that is. I have tried to find a work around and there does not seem to be one.
Has anyone found a wifi tether work around for the ATT note 8?
kramerica099 said:
This is the first time I have posted here so I do not know if I put this in the right area, sorry if I did not.
I have the ATT sgh-i467 note 8.0 and I have been trying to use wifi tethering. After doing some investigation, it turns out that ATT blocks tethering unless you pay them a tethering fee or buy the 5 GB plan, What BS that is. I have tried to find a work around and there does not seem to be one.
Has anyone found a wifi tether work around for the ATT note 8?
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I use this. It works for me.
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
esoh said:
I use this. It works for me.
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
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Have you tried the FoxFi app?
chuckr01 said:
Have you tried the FoxFi app?
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I have tried it and all the other adhoc wifi tethers, they will not work on the new phones and tablets and the carriers have tethering locked out in the device. I was hoping had found another way to do this without a hack.
esoh said:
I use this. It works for me.
I tried this but it did not work, one of the things I could not do was:
Step 10. Scroll down and make sure “MSS clamping” and “Routing fix” are both checked on.
I did not have mss clamping
Did you try this on a ATT note 8.0?
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I use the native tethering after freezing at&t all access, you can also delete it if you don't want to freeze it.
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photrash said:
I use the native tethering after freezing at&t all access, you can also delete it if you don't want to freeze it.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
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I just froze it using titanium back up and restarted it. I went to settings then to more settings and I did not see the native tethering show up. Did I miss something?
hemsubli large
SUCCESS!!
The freezing of the att access app worked but it did not bring up the native tether option. I tried foxfi, I could get the computer to connect but it would not go to the internet, so then I tried tetherfy and that worked. I am sending this right now tethered to my note 8.0.
Screw ATT, it makes me so mad that these USA carriers try to screw everyone, I love it.
Thanks,
kramerica099 said:
I just froze it using titanium back up and restarted it. I went to settings then to more settings and I did not see the native tethering show up. Did I miss something?
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if you don't have it try an app like tethering shortcut in the playstore
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kabasoft.util.TetheringShortcut
photrash said:
if you don't have it try an app like tethering shortcut in the playstore
Thanks, that is perfect, that option is what I could not see. Perfect!!
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any way to auto kill allaccess?
Thanks to all on here, I was able to get my tether working. I was bummed though to find it disabled the AT&T data widget, as I used that to keep an eye on data used.
Well, I messed around and here is what I discovered...
I un-froze allaccess in Titanium and rebooted. After rebooting I was able to restore the allaccess widget (though tethering was again crippled). I then converted allaccess from a system app to a user app using Titanium, then forced closed it. I was then able to tether again, and the data widget still remained active. This works great until I reboot the unit, then I just need to force close the allaccess again to tether.
I am wondering if there is a way to automatically force close the program upon startup? This would allow use of the widget to monitor data without having to manually fc the allshare program.
Anyone know how to accomplish this?
Hello -- I was trying out a MDM in the office on my G3, and after disassociating my device with it, I started getting FCs on "vzwavsservice". Mainly when the phone boots up. I can't really find any information online as to what this actually does. I have just disabled it. I have not noticed anything different or malfunctioning on my G3.
Anyone have any ideas what it could be? Obviously it is some sort of VZ Addon...But wondering what its functionality or reasoning is.
Thanks in advance.
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Hello -- I was trying out a MDM in the office on my G3, and after disassociating my device with it, I started getting FCs on "vzwavsservice". Mainly when the phone boots up. I can't really find any information online as to what this actually does. I have just disabled it. I have not noticed anything different or malfunctioning on my G3.
Anyone have any ideas what it could be? Obviously it is some sort of VZ Addon...But wondering what its functionality or reasoning is.
Thanks in advance.
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started getting the same thing today
revolt1 said:
started getting the same thing today
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I'll be honest. After I posted this, and I froze/disabled this "Service"...I haven't noticed anything not working or acting funny. I would say this is safe to disable. It is likely some type of Verizon add-on.
If you do disable it and see something act up, let me know. Would love to know what it does lol. But for now -- Mine remains disabled. :good:
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I'll be honest. After I posted this, and I froze/disabled this "Service"...I haven't noticed anything not working or acting funny. I would say this is safe to disable. It is likely some type of Verizon add-on.
If you do disable it and see something act up, let me know. Would love to know what it does lol. But for now -- Mine remains disabled. :good:
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I did the same thing, still have not noticed anything missing/not functioning.
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I did the same thing, still have not noticed anything missing/not functioning.
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Try opening the verizon mobile application (the app you would use to check your data...etc)...
Does that give you an error after logging in?
I think that is what it is for...
I started getting this today too. Most of my Verizon stuff is frozen however. Wonder if VZW is pushing an OTA today. Those of us getting it, are we all rooted?
I just got this force close today after updating some apps on the play store. Posting in the Verizon LG G3 section might get more responces.
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Got this after some reboots today on my rooted Verizon G3.
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Got this after some reboots today on my rooted Verizon G3.
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Me, too.....?
Rooted, got this. Frozen, no more problem. I'm betting it's a silent update service.
It appears to be conflict with new Google+ update
Got it this morning, not rooted (yet.....)
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Got it this morning, not rooted (yet.....)
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You can disable the VZWAVSService without being rooted. Which likely means it is really really pointless.
I get it sometimes on stock unrooted, but also always when I have stuck a T-Mobile or ATT sim in the Verizon LG G3.
VZWAVSService caused by Google+ Update
The VZWAVSService error ceased when I went to application manager and uninstalled the Google+ updates.
Once the updates were uninstalled, my mobile hotspot and USB tether functions returned.
It seems that this service is an address verification process. This explains why, when my phone checked my subscription status for Mobile Hotspot and Tethering service, the functions did not activate.
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The VZWAVSService error ceased when I went to application manager and uninstalled the Google+ updates.
Once the updates were uninstalled, my mobile hotspot and USB tether functions returned.
It seems that this service is an address verification process. This explains why, when my phone checked my subscription status for Mobile Hotspot and Tethering service, the functions did not activate.
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My hotspot service works with VZWAVSService disabled. I do not think that hotspot and this app are related since I had also disabled this service on my Galaxy S3 for months and the hotspot service still worked the entire time.
I have a Verizon LG G3. I just uninstalled the Google+ updates and reverted back to an "Original Version" to see if that goofy message will cease to continue. I am rooted and i have Wifi Tether Router installed. I used Stump Root to root the device.
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Just freeze the app, you can even do it in the stock settings. Vzwavservice-Verizon's anti virus software that McAfee makes and it is strait garbage.
The 11c update fixed this issue?
After flashing beans 11c and using if for a while I realized that I had not re-frozen vzwavsservice. It isn't closing on boot anymore. I believe Verizon fixed this issue in the latest software release.