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WiFi Tethering Issue

I rooted my Droid Incredible today using Unrevoked's one-click rooting process. The whole purpose of doing so was so I could use the wireless tethering feature. However, now that I have successfully rooted the device, I cannot get ANY application to work. I have used numerous programs found within the Android Market (Barnacle, etc etc) and have also tried the tether application that comes pre-installed with Android 2.2.
When I activate the wireless tether, the wireless network does not appear so other devices can connect to it.
I have searched the forums inside and out. I have tried the ##778 method suggested in this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752687 and it did not fix my problem.
Any and ALL help is deeply appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time.

drumcrazy said:
I rooted my Droid Incredible today using Unrevoked's one-click rooting process. The whole purpose of doing so was so I could use the wireless tethering feature. However, now that I have successfully rooted the device, I cannot get ANY application to work. I have used numerous programs found within the Android Market (Barnacle, etc etc) and have also tried the tether application that comes pre-installed with Android 2.2.
When I activate the wireless tether, the wireless network does not appear so other devices can connect to it.
I have searched the forums inside and out. I have tried the ##778 method suggested in this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752687 and it did not fix my problem.
Any and ALL help is deeply appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time.
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I checked that thread you mentioned and it didn't seem very thorough. Here's something that I wrote on Android Forums that works for non-rooted Incredibles:
This works great on my Incredible. No rooting required, but you must have the 2.2 update which enables the 3G Mobile Hotspot on the device.
1. Select "Phone"
2. Dial "##778"
3. Select "Edit Mode" on pop-up dialog box
4. Enter "000000" for Please Enter Password (unless you manually changed your password to something else)
5. Select "Security"
6. Select "S.IP DUN User Name"
7. Delete the "dun." part of the number (ie: it should read as: [yourmobilenumber]@vzw3g.com)
8. Select "OK"
9. Press the "BACK" button
10. Select "M.IP Default Profile"
11. Select "DUN NAI"
12. Delete the ".dun" part of the number (ie: it should read as: [yourmobilenumber]@vzw3g.com)
13. Select "OK"
14. Press the "MENU" button
15. Select "Commit Modifications"
16. The phone will reset
17. Once booted, go into "All Programs", select the "3G Mobile Hotspot", Adjust your "Router Name" and "Password" (if you desire, but recommmended), and change the security to WPA(TKIP) (this is the only setting I've tried so far-other posts said the WPA2 is buggy)
18. Select "3G Mobile Hotspot - Press to turn on" (It will prompt you that you need the Verizon Mobile Hotspot Feature- just hit "Do not remind me again" and "OK") (Also, I am using Windows 7x64, and the wifi picked up the signal right away, but it took a moment to identify-but it connected to the internet cleanly and the connection is fast).
It can't hurt.

paulmz said:
I checked that thread you mentioned and it didn't seem very thorough. Here's something that I wrote on Android Forums that works for non-rooted Incredibles:
This works great on my Incredible. No rooting required, but you must have the 2.2 update which enables the 3G Mobile Hotspot on the device.
1. Select "Phone"
2. Dial "##778"
3. Select "Edit Mode" on pop-up dialog box
4. Enter "000000" for Please Enter Password (unless you manually changed your password to something else)
5. Select "Security"
6. Select "S.IP DUN User Name"
7. Delete the "dun." part of the number (ie: it should read as: [yourmobilenumber]@vzw3g.com)
8. Select "OK"
9. Press the "BACK" button
10. Select "M.IP Default Profile"
11. Select "DUN NAI"
12. Delete the ".dun" part of the number (ie: it should read as: [yourmobilenumber]@vzw3g.com)
13. Select "OK"
14. Press the "MENU" button
15. Select "Commit Modifications"
16. The phone will reset
17. Once booted, go into "All Programs", select the "3G Mobile Hotspot", Adjust your "Router Name" and "Password" (if you desire, but recommmended), and change the security to WPA(TKIP) (this is the only setting I've tried so far-other posts said the WPA2 is buggy)
18. Select "3G Mobile Hotspot - Press to turn on" (It will prompt you that you need the Verizon Mobile Hotspot Feature- just hit "Do not remind me again" and "OK") (Also, I am using Windows 7x64, and the wifi picked up the signal right away, but it took a moment to identify-but it connected to the internet cleanly and the connection is fast).
It can't hurt.
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doesnt work for me, sorry

don't use the verizon wifi hotspot application. you need to install the corresponding kernel (Hydra stock undervolt is a good one for Sense) and Wireless Tether.apk to get it to work properly.

Knightslugger said:
don't use the verizon wifi hotspot application. you need to install the corresponding kernel (Hydra stock undervolt is a good one for Sense) and Wireless Tether.apk to get it to work properly.
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I ran unrevoked, rooted my Incredible, and installed Wifi Tether and it has been working flawlessly for me. I didn't do anything with a custom kernel.
What I had to do to get the app to work, is I had to go grab an older version of wifi tether from the developers site and install the apk manually. After that, the newer market version started to work properly.

is ##778 a sense only thing? when I call that or ##778+ on miui I just get a call cannot be completed message

bucwylde23 said:
I ran unrevoked, rooted my Incredible, and installed Wifi Tether and it has been working flawlessly for me. I didn't do anything with a custom kernel.
What I had to do to get the app to work, is I had to go grab an older version of wifi tether from the developers site and install the apk manually. After that, the newer market version started to work properly.
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check your kernel version. is it the stock HTC kernel?

Knightslugger said:
check your kernel version. is it the stock HTC kernel?
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Yep,
2.6.32.17-g9a2fc16
[email protected]#1
All I did was run unrevoked and then get the wifi tether app.

Same here
Ran unrevoked then wireless tether-works great
Also did #778 - works fine too (only about 500k on either one)

huh, must have fixed the issue with the kernel since the last update. i remember that was one of the first things i did when i rooted was get the wireless tether working and i had to download Hydr kernel to get it going.

bucwylde23 said:
I ran unrevoked, rooted my Incredible, and installed Wifi Tether and it has been working flawlessly for me. I didn't do anything with a custom kernel.
What I had to do to get the app to work, is I had to go grab an older version of wifi tether from the developers site and install the apk manually. After that, the newer market version started to work properly.
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i will try this because Wifi tether works flawlessly on my Eris

bucwylde23 said:
What I had to do to get the app to work, is I had to go grab an older version of wifi tether from the developers site and install the apk manually. After that, the newer market version started to work properly.
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That worked perfectly! Thank you!
Thanks to everyone for suggestions

Samsung Focus S - USB Tethering: Confirmed Working

Anyone get this working, the old method doesn't work. The computer found the phone and installed the modem. Does the Samsung Focus S have different connection strings?
In the diagnostic screen there are more options than the Samsung Focus:
Zune Sync
Modem, Tethered Call
Modem, USB Diag.
Zune Sync, Modem.
Modem_QC, USB Diag.

dbrandusa said:
Anyone get this working, the old method doesn't work. The computer found the phone and installed the modem. Does the Samsung Focus S have different connection strings?
In the diagnostic screen there are more options than the Samsung Focus:
Zune Sync
Modem, Tethered Call
Modem, USB Diag.
Zune Sync, Modem.
Modem_QC, USB Diag.
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Haven't got my Focus S yet. Have you tried the WiFi hotspot hack yet?

ryotgz said:
Haven't got my Focus S yet. Have you tried the WiFi hotspot hack yet?
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internet sharing was loaded by default on my system settings.
Turning it on will trigger AT&T to enable the Tethering Plan. When I turned it on few months back on my Focus AT&T sent me a card within a few days stating they would turn on tethering automatically unless I called to tell them no. I used the USB tethering prior for 6 months with no word from AT&T until the I turned on internet sharing.

dbrandusa said:
internet sharing was loaded by default on my system settings.
Turning it on will trigger AT&T to enable the Tethering Plan. When I turned it on few months back on my Focus AT&T sent me a card within a few days stating they would turn on tethering automatically unless I called to tell them no. I used the USB tethering prior for 6 months with no word from AT&T until the I turned on internet sharing.
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I see. I was hoping running this would keep AT&T from turning on the tethering plan.

ryotgz said:
I see. I was hoping running this would keep AT&T from turning on the tethering plan.
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My original Focus was Developer and Interop Unlocked.

ryotgz said:
I see. I was hoping running this would keep AT&T from turning on the tethering plan.
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That will not prevent it at all. Without that you won't be able to turn it on, but once you do turn it on AT&T will message you saying if you continue you'll automatically be enrolled in a tehering plan.
dbrandusa said:
internet sharing was loaded by default on my system settings.
Turning it on will trigger AT&T to enable the Tethering Plan. When I turned it on few months back on my Focus AT&T sent me a card within a few days stating they would turn on tethering automatically unless I called to tell them no. I used the USB tethering prior for 6 months with no word from AT&T until the I turned on internet sharing.
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The exact thing happened to me. I've USB tethered my phone since January no problem and a week or two after trying internet sharing I got the message from AT&T. I figured the internet sharing triggered that but in fear of loosing my unlimited data plan I haven't tethered using either method since. Have you used USB tethering since getting the message with no problem?

clfosk said:
Have you used USB tethering since getting the message with no problem?
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Yes, few months with no issues. I called AT&T yesterday and asked if any more "tethering" triggers came through and they confirmed no. I am 100% positive the internet sharing in system settings triggers the plan if you don't pay for one.
The USB method that original worked for the Samsung Focus doesn't work on Samsung Focus S. I have tried on 3 different computers that worked previously; I can easily connect my Samsung Focus but receive dial-up error 628 or error 619 on the Focus S, the strings have be different. The main reason I upgraded was the 4G speeds which are amazing on this phone.
I have uninstalled all the drivers, deleted the modem and reinstalled with no problems. I just can not get past the error. We need to get us new Samsung Focus S owners our modem back

Got it working...
Only if you can't get modem to work (Otherwise proced to Update)
Remove modem from computer
Uninstall all previous software
Reinstall
Plug phone back in
Let automatic drivers install
If you don't have the "Diagnosis" APP installed (Otherwise Proceed to Update)
1. Bring up the dial pad on the phone
2. Dial ##634#
3. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
4. Dial *#7284#
5. Select Modem, Tethered Call (Option 2)
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> click "Set up a new connection or network" -> click "Set up a dial-up connection"
Use the following dial-up settings.
Dial-up phone number: *99***1#
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Connection Name: Samsung Focus S
Click "Connect"
Click "Continue setup anyways"
Update:
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Modems, right click on "SAMSUNG Mobile Modem" click "properties"
Go to "Advanced" Tab, add: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular"
with no trailing spaces.
To override your works VPN/Proxy using your phones connection:
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings -> right click on your newly created modem "Samsung Focus S" click "properties"
Go to "Networking" Tab, click "Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4", click "properties" -> click "advanced", uncheck [ ] Automatic Metric, set to 1 click okay. Re-dial your modem.
You can verify the proxy override works by checking your public ip address whatismyip[dot]com; it should show your assigned AT&T IP address. You can now go to websites your work Proxy has blocked. Enjoy full internet access at work!
To use sync with Zune again:
1. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
2. Dial *#7284#
3. Select Zune Sync (Option 1)
Note:
Adding "AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" with existing modem and drivers install didn't work for me, after reinstallation of modem and drivers it connected. You might be able to skip to the "update" step to see if works for you.

dbrandusa said:
I am using Windows 7 x64
Remove modem from computer
Uninstall all previous software
Reinstall
Plug phone back in
Let automatic drivers install
If you don't have the "Diagnosis" APP installed.
1. Bring up the dial pad on the phone
2. Dial ##634#
3. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
4. Dial *#7284#
5. Select Modem, Tethered Call (Option 2)
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> click "Set up a new connection or network" -> click "Set up a dial-up connection"
Use the following dial-up settings.
Dial-up phone number: *99***1#
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Connection Name: Samsung Focus S
Click "Connect"
Click "Continue setup anyways"
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Modems, right click on "SAMSUNG Mobile Modem" click "properties"
Go to "Advanced" Tab, add: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular"
with no trailing spaces.
To override your works VPN/Proxy using your phones connection.
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings -> right click on your newly created modem "Samsung Focus S" click "properties"
Go to "Networking" Tab, click "Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4", click "properties" -> click "advanced", uncheck [ ] Automatic Metric, set to 1 click okay. Re-dial your modem.
You can verify the proxy override works by checking your public ip address whatismyip[dot]com; it should show your assigned AT&T IP address. You can now go to websites your work Proxy has blocked. Enjoy full internet access at work!
To use sync with Zune again:
1. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
2. Dial *#7284#
3. Select Zune Sync (Option 1)
Note:
Adding "AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" with existing modem and drivers install didn't work for me, after reinstallation of modem and drivers it connected. You might be able to just skip to this step to see if works for you.
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Awesome! I'm tethered now and I'm trusting you that this is safe!
I didn't need to delete my old modem or uninstall any drivers. I plugged my phone in and it didn't even install new drivers but this worked right away.

clfosk said:
Awesome! I'm tethered now and I'm trusting you that this is safe!
I didn't need to delete my old modem or uninstall any drivers. I plugged my phone in and it didn't even install new drivers but this worked right away.
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I think I changed too many settings in my modem which caused me to uninstall everything. Hopefully the quick route will work for most people! I am glad you got it working! I have never had AT&T notify me this way, only using the Mango tethering option.
Hopefully we can add this to a sticky and under the Samsung Focus S section when it is up and running.

dbrandusa said:
I think I changed too many settings in my modem which caused me to uninstall everything. Hopefully the quick route will work for most people! I am glad you got it working! I have never had AT&T notify me this way, only using the Mango tethering option.
Hopefully we can add this to a sticky and under the Samsung Focus S section when it is up and running.
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Good job. The Samsung Focus S forum needs to go up soon!

Hello is there any way to make usbthetering on Omnia7 available? wolud be very nice

Have you tried following the same steps used for the Focus / Focus S?
Alternatively, have you tried a search?
USB tethering for all gen1 devices, even things like the DVP which otherwise have very little homebrew, has been known for many months. I don't recall if you had to tweak it slightly for the Omnia7 or not, but I don't think so.

focus flash
dbrandusa said:
Only if you can't get modem to work (Otherwise proced to Update)
Remove modem from computer
Uninstall all previous software
Reinstall
Plug phone back in
Let automatic drivers install
If you don't have the "Diagnosis" APP installed (Otherwise Proceed to Update)
1. Bring up the dial pad on the phone
2. Dial ##634#
3. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
4. Dial *#7284#
5. Select Modem, Tethered Call (Option 2)
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> click "Set up a new connection or network" -> click "Set up a dial-up connection"
Use the following dial-up settings.
Dial-up phone number: *99***1#
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Connection Name: Samsung Focus S
Click "Connect"
Click "Continue setup anyways"
Update:
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Modems, right click on "SAMSUNG Mobile Modem" click "properties"
Go to "Advanced" Tab, add: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular"
with no trailing spaces.
To override your works VPN/Proxy using your phones connection:
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings -> right click on your newly created modem "Samsung Focus S" click "properties"
Go to "Networking" Tab, click "Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4", click "properties" -> click "advanced", uncheck [ ] Automatic Metric, set to 1 click okay. Re-dial your modem.
You can verify the proxy override works by checking your public ip address whatismyip[dot]com; it should show your assigned AT&T IP address. You can now go to websites your work Proxy has blocked. Enjoy full internet access at work!
To use sync with Zune again:
1. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
2. Dial *#7284#
3. Select Zune Sync (Option 1)
Note:
Adding "AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" with existing modem and drivers install didn't work for me, after reinstallation of modem and drivers it connected. You might be able to skip to the "update" step to see if works for you.
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worked for me, I have a focus flash!!!!!! Adding the code in the advanced properties worked and the connection was no longer refused and connected right away

Hmm, I seem to have a problem. I get the phone set to "Modem, Tethered Call" no problem, but when I plug the phone into the computer the install new hardware wizard fails with the message that it "can't find the necessary software."
Any ideas?

captobie said:
Hmm, I seem to have a problem. I get the phone set to "Modem, Tethered Call" no problem, but when I plug the phone into the computer the install new hardware wizard fails with the message that it "can't find the necessary software."
Any ideas?
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Install these drivers here: http://mirror.batteryboss.org/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe

clfosk said:
Install these drivers here: http://mirror.batteryboss.org/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe
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That did the trick. Using my phone as a modem right now... thanks!

Are the instructions in this forum so that I can use my 3G connection on my Samsung Focus S by my laptop that doesn't have Internet?
Or is it the other way around so that I can use my laptop's Internet connection so that my phone will be able to have Internet as well - just by connecting to the USB port?
I'm assuming it's for the former but I'd also like it if someone could point me to the latter.

It's for the former. For the latter, that's built-in; just connect the phone to the computer by USB and start the Zune software. It will create an Ethernet connection over USB for the phone to use, off of the PC's Internet connection. You could also use Internet Connection Sharing from the PC over WiFi, and connect the phone to that (it may help to use software that causes the PC's WiFi to appear as an access point; I'm not sure if the phone supports Ad-Hoc networks).

GoodDayToDie said:
It's for the former. For the latter, that's built-in; just connect the phone to the computer by USB and start the Zune software. It will create an Ethernet connection over USB for the phone to use, off of the PC's Internet connection. You could also use Internet Connection Sharing from the PC over WiFi, and connect the phone to that (it may help to use software that causes the PC's WiFi to appear as an access point; I'm not sure if the phone supports Ad-Hoc networks).
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Awesome! I didn't know that Ethernet connection over USB was able just by having Zune and the Windows Phone. Tried it and it works great!
Would that only work with Windows Phone or any other phones/devices I use while Zune is running?

[Q] Wifi Toggle Not Functioning (CM10)

Hey, I've got CM10 on my GS3. When I go under Settings, the Wifi toggle is set to Off and grayed out so I can't toggle it. When I go to Wifi, it just says "Turning on Wifi" indefinitely. I also have issues with wifi tethering sometimes.
Any solutions to this? I haven't been able to find any posts on it. I'd prefer not to reset to another ROM, but if there's no other ways to fix this, oh well.
Thanks!

Flash to a TW rom and see if it works.
If it doesnt work, try the following:
Diablo67 said:
So as to fix this problem,some people suggest to do a Factory reset.But, it is completely unnecessary.Instead you can try the following methods, which where tested by me successfully.
1. Dial *#*#526#*#* to reload the wifi driver.If it doesn’t work, restart your phone and dial it once gain.It will work for sure.
2.There is an app “Wifi-Fixer” from android market,which claims to be fix this problem.But seriously,it hadn’t worked for my mobile phone(Samsung Galaxy Ace).But,
if you are interested, can download and try it here.
For HTC users, I have a pretty good trick which works very well.
When you have obtaining IP address problem,
1.Turn off wifi.
2.Open “Allshare”, then you will be asked to connect to a wifi network.
3.Then select the wifi network that you need to connect from the list opened.
Magically, you will be connected without any extra effort.This works 100% sure without fail.
If that doesnt work try this:
1.Dial *#*#526#*#*.Then a message will be shown “Driver loading Successful”.
2.Now Start the WiFi, it should work.
If the message “Driver Loading Unsuccessful” is shown, follow these steps:
1. Dial *#*#526#*#* again and click options button on your phone.
2. Select Rx test.
3. Select Channel >9 .
4. Click Start and exit.
5 . After some time, turn on the wifi.It should work.
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Sent from my PG06100

My phone won't even let me dial that, the code disappears the second I hit star the last time, not sure if it's supposed to do that. I'm gonna just try updating CM and see if that fixes it.

simple way to tether on stock rom (need root)

i have the latest firmware ALL4, and this simple guide works perfects for tethering.
Thanx to user "AGENTFOUR20"
Found a solution to tmobiles user agent sniffer .
**Must be rooted for this to work * *
Steps:
1. Get TrevE Mod tether app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=34037922
(you will not get a internet connection using any other tether app while using the VPN app)
2. Get Hotspot Shield VPN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...51bGwsMSwyLDNd
(was mentioned in earlier post but couldn't get it to work)
3. Start Hotspot Shield VPN and connect
4. Start TrevE Mod Tether app
Problems?
Hotspot Shield does not connect or you get error 1028?
Get Tun.Ko from market and install it
Repeat step 3 and 4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...luc3RhbGxlciJd
Connected device does not receive internet?
I HAD TO FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOWS ON MY NOTE 2 STOCK ROM IN ORDER TO MAKE IT WORK
In TrevE Mod tether app go to settings and select Device profile and select Generic ICS/JB wanl0 . Now select setup and select Netd-Ndc master . Check box that says send Nets Max client . Check box WiFi-Reloads driver 2 . Check Routing fix .You may need to change ssid too .
I am using Chrome with no user agent switcher and no longer get errors when trying to play youtube videos
Please hit the Thanks Button

This work for anyone yet?

What is the purpose of the VPN? Is it required for tethering?

Lollipop tethering (working)

Thanks to datawrhsdoc for translating the OP
datawrhsdoc said:
1. Root your phone
2. Either modify your existing APN to use IPv4 and adding 'dun' to the list of APN types, or create a duplicate APN with the same modifications
3. Set the modified/new APN as your default.
4. Download tether_counter_kill.txt from the OP's first post, and rename the file removing the txt extension (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59858654&postcount=1)
5. Install Smanager from Play Store
6. Navigate to tether_counter_kill from Smanager, and set both 'Su' and 'Boot' options. Run it (you won't need to do this again)
7. Start Mobile Hotspot on your phone, and connect to the hotspot from your devices
8. Immediately start a VPN client from your device(s) which will tether. VPN must redirect ALL traffic (e.g., TorGuard).
9. Enjoy unlimited WiFi tether
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You can also try adding this to your build.prop (I don't know if this does anything):
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
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Idea for the script taken from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
This can be fixed permanently using the following procedure (UPDATE: no root required):
Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
Start an adb shell: adb shell
In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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RussianBear said:
Looks like the settings.db is on a lock-down. I can't access it via sqlite any longer. It says: "the database is currently locked by another process"
Any ideas? @autoprime ?
Quick Edit: was able to copy settings.db to sd card and open it up with sqlite. couldn't change any parameters, as sqlite would fc. Downloaded this guy (http://sqlitebrowser.org/) and made changes, then overwrote the one in data/data directory. We'll see how/if it works.
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Any luck so far?

Fhuron said:
Any luck so far?
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Nope, something over-writes the tethering back to "1" after each reboot. I'm sure @autoprime can figure this one out, as he did for KK.

You are right I'm on LG G2 with official T-Mo lollipop and I was able to edit settings.db...not with sglite but with SQLite Debugger.
After reboot, the changes i made to the tethering reverted back to dafault 1.

For those that want to use wireless tether, try the app from this thread (it's $2.5):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/general/unlimited-wifi-tethering-t2914057
I'm more interested in making the usb tethering work. I'll try using IPv4 + vpn tonight. Pretty sure it's going to fail because of the tether.dun set to 1...
P.S. additional links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile/help/tethering-fix-t3068545
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/help/unlimited-tethering-t3073884

Another quick update. The guide from here works for tether_dun settings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
You can use this command in terminal emulator, pending you are rooted.
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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or those having issues with tethering. I tested it out today and had issues. It would connect but would not resolve dns. I have unlimited tethering on Three, it's always worked until now.
Doing this resolved my issues. I suspect this issue will be resolve by Three when an official uk build is released.
This can be fixed permanently using the following procedure (UPDATE: no root required):
Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
Start an adb shell: adb shell
In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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RussianBear said:
Another quick update. The guide from here works for tether_dun settings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
You can use this command in terminal emulator, pending you are rooted.
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anyone tested does this work with no tether tracking?

Uploading a tether_dun_required=0 script (needs root) that you can use with Smanager to either trigger it via a desktop widget, app, or set it on boot. Remove ".txt" from the end and navigate to it via Smanager. I will test tethering later tonight.
Make sure you click/select the SuperUser icon in Smanager's options.
You can also try adding this to your build.prop:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
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Looks like we're money, at least on usb tethering. I will update the op.

any specific settings on Wifi Tether Router? I'm unable to get an SSID to show up using the instructions from wifi tether router's website.
updated APN to ipv4
ran script posted above..

rihc55 said:
any specific settings on Wifi Tether Router? I'm unable to get an SSID to show up using the instructions from wifi tether router's website.
updated APN to ipv4
ran script posted above..
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Try using stock wifi tether and see if it's counting. I haven't used the other app yet.

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Try using stock wifi tether and see if it's counting. I haven't used the other app yet.
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Ohh okay. even better.. ill try it and report back. thanks
EDIT:
Strange, i cant even get an SSID to show up on the native hotspot now. I know it worked before -- i used it last Sunday. The hotspot turns itself off after like 30 seconds.

Okay.. So I did a factory reset because i didnt know how to fix my problem from my previous post.
Then I:
1) added the same APN as IPV5
2) did this:
Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
Start an adb shell: adb shell
In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
3) used the native tether app
I haven't tested it very extensively but from what i can tell, i am able to tether and it just shows up as normal data vs mobile hotspot. I transferred bout 600mb as a test. will test more later.
Thanks for your help RussianBear!
EDIT:
I lied. i think tmobile was delayed in reflecting my usage. it showed up today.

My hot-spot was broken by LP. Devices connect fine but have no Internet whatsoever. I'm able to USB tether without issues using PDANet and just selecting level 1 hide tether usage works fine. No needs for UA switching or anything like that. Just wish the WiFi tether worked, even if it's counting.

Could anyone help with step by step instructions. I am new at this and dont want to do anything wrong. Plus i dont see the script.

dreday3223 said:
Could anyone help with step by step instructions. I am new at this and dont want to do anything wrong. Plus i dont see the script.
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Dre, are you rooted? Script is attached to the bottom of the first post.

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Dre, are you rooted? Script is attached to the bottom of the first post.
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I am. What exactly do i have to do? Where do i place that command? This is all very new to me and I'm not trying to mess up my phone so the simplest of instructions would be great.

dreday3223 said:
I am. What exactly do i have to do? Where do i place that command? This is all very new to me and I'm not trying to mess up my phone so the simplest of instructions would be great.
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Download smanager from the playstore, download the script, then using smanager navigate to the script and run it. You will need to select the su icon from the smanager's script options. Let me know if/where you get stuck.

Script Works for WIFI Tether
It appears that this method is working for WIFI tethering as well. I watched an 11 minute Youtube and then emailed myself a 5.5MB Powerpoint. Here are my results:
Before After
Mobile Hotspot 92.2 92.4
Data 462.2 527.1
Not sure where that 0.2MB came from, but that's not much of my 5GB plan, so I don't much care.
Update 1: Figured out where the 0.2MB came from. My testing used all encrypted traffic over HTTPS, and TMO couldn't track it. I then ran a CNN.com video and the Mobile Hotspot counter spiked. Still not quite there yet.
Update 2: Enabled my VPN, and no traffic at all is being tracked by TMO. No user agent required. Yipee!!

datawrhsdoc said:
It appears that this method is working for WIFI tethering as well. I watched an 11 minute Youtube and then emailed myself a 5.5MB Powerpoint. Here are my results:
Before After
Mobile Hotspot 92.2 92.4
Data 462.2 527.1
Not sure where that 0.2MB came from, but that's not much of my 5GB plan, so I don't much care.
Update: Figured out where the 0.2MB came from. My testing used all encrypted traffic over HTTPS, and TMO couldn't track it. I then ran a CNN.com video and the Mobile Hotspot counter spiked. Still not quite there yet.
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Are you using a vpn service or just agent switchers?