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[Q] Enable Mobile Hotspot on Unlocked ATT Galaxy Note 2

We have a Galaxy Note 2 from ATT now. Just upgraded, so we're not using it. We want to take it to Europe to use as a phone and a hotspot for our computers on our trip. I've read that people do that with unlocked Androids and a European SIM.
I was able to unlock the phone with no problem using a data only T-Mobile SIM card in the process. The problem is that I can't turn the Mobile Hot Spot on. I've tried with the valid data only T-mobild SIM installed. When I try to turn the hotspot on, it says that either the network is not available, or there's an invalid SIM. I'm worried that it's the ATT restrictions on the phone that aren't going away even if the phone is unlocked, and there's a different SIM in place.
Does anyone know what we have to do to enable the hotspot, so that this phone can be used in Europe?
Thanks.

Try with wifix.apk

androidlabs said:
Try with wifix.apk
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Thanks. That looks like a good app to fix problems connecting to external wifi sources. However, I want my phone to BE the wifi source when in Europe. Still looking for a solution.

artbytes said:
Thanks. That looks like a good app to fix problems connecting to external wifi sources. However, I want my phone to BE the wifi source when in Europe. Still looking for a solution.
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Sorry my bad you should go for foxfi.apk to fix locked wifi and usb tetharing and its tested by me (if it doesn't work for u then there are several more apks. search). Good luck

artbytes said:
We have a Galaxy Note 2 from ATT now. Just upgraded, so we're not using it. We want to take it to Europe to use as a phone and a hotspot for our computers on our trip. I've read that people do that with unlocked Androids and a European SIM.
I was able to unlock the phone with no problem using a data only T-Mobile SIM card in the process. The problem is that I can't turn the Mobile Hot Spot on. I've tried with the valid data only T-mobild SIM installed. When I try to turn the hotspot on, it says that either the network is not available, or there's an invalid SIM. I'm worried that it's the ATT restrictions on the phone that aren't going away even if the phone is unlocked, and there's a different SIM in place.
Does anyone know what we have to do to enable the hotspot, so that this phone can be used in Europe?
Thanks.
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The thing that sticks out to me is that you actually need the correct Sim card that is provisioned for phone service.. I'm assuming this "data only sim" was provisioned for a tablet and therefore can't make any calls... the network unavailable message will show up even with no Sim installed and trying to enable a hotspot. You need a valid cell service in order to hotspot.

Hope Getting the Right SIM will do it.
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The thing that sticks out to me is that you actually need the correct Sim card that is provisioned for phone service.. I'm assuming this "data only sim" was provisioned for a tablet and therefore can't make any calls... the network unavailable message will show up even with no Sim installed and trying to enable a hotspot. You need a valid cell service in order to hotspot.
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Thanks. I hope that's what the problem is. It would make things simpler to be sure. I just didn't want to get there and then find out it wasn't going to work. In the meantime, I found my old Galaxy S 3. I managed to unlock it, root it, and install basic ROM. Thought maybe that would work, as well. I'll know by next week.

Samsung s8 plus wifi calling on T-Mobile

I purchased my s8 plus in Kuwait city from the Samsung store. Just got it on the the T-Mobile network and the Wi-Fi calling will not even show up as an option. This is a no go for me, so what options do i have? Hiw can this be fixed

YukonJoe said:
I purchased my s8 plus in Kuwait city from the Samsung store. Just got it on the the T-Mobile network and the Wi-Fi calling will not even show up as an option. This is a no go for me, so what options do i have? Hiw can this be fixed
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i had a similar problem. after a software update was applied automatically, I lost wifi calling b/c my inserted SIM is not tmobile despite the device being unlocked. So, I inserted a tmobile sim and used ODIN to flash the latest stock firmware, and then i got wifi calling back. I'd test it first with a Tmobile sim (i bought one off ebay) and then restart the device. If that doesn't fix it, you may have to reflash stock firmware like I did.

jt1998 said:
i had a similar problem. after a software update was applied automatically, I lost wifi calling b/c my inserted SIM is not tmobile despite the device being unlocked. So, I inserted a tmobile sim and used ODIN to flash the latest stock firmware, and then i got wifi calling back. I'd test it first with a Tmobile sim (i bought one off ebay) and then restart the device. If that doesn't fix it, you may have to reflash stock firmware like I did.
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I have a T-Mobile SIM installed right now, I've shut it off and restarted numerous times. I've never used ODIN nor flashed firmware. Where would I get the correct software to do this? Also, would it make a difference if my phone is an international dual SIM?

YukonJoe said:
I have a T-Mobile SIM installed right now, I've shut it off and restarted numerous times. I've never used ODIN nor flashed firmware. Where would I get the correct software to do this? Also, would it make a difference if my phone is an international dual SIM?
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Software and instructions are here on xda in our device forum thread.
I'm unsure about your device. Dual sim intl version is definitely a different beast. You may want to ask in that forum... Sorry.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

YukonJoe said:
I have a T-Mobile SIM installed right now, I've shut it off and restarted numerous times. I've never used ODIN nor flashed firmware. Where would I get the correct software to do this? Also, would it make a difference if my phone is an international dual SIM?
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I had a similar problem and couldn't even find the wi-fi calling option, let alone enable it. Here's how I fixed it: I enabled Bixby and updated it. Then I said "Hey Bixby, enable wi-fi calling..." and not only did Bixby enable it, she located the settings. The setting lives under "Call Settings" which isn't accessible in any other way than by using Bixby (at least from what I can see).
Now wi-fi calling is enabled and I now have a whole host of additional call settings available to me.
Hope this helps.

littlemixi13 said:
I had a similar problem and couldn't even find the wi-fi calling option, let alone enable it. Here's how I fixed it: I enabled Bixby and updated it. Then I said "Hey Bixby, enable wi-fi calling..." and not only did Bixby enable it, she located the settings. The setting lives under "Call Settings" which isn't accessible in any other way than by using Bixby (at least from what I can see).
Now wi-fi calling is enabled and I now have a whole host of additional call settings available to me.
Hope this helps.
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What network and sim are you using?
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jt1998 said:
What network and sim are you using?
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I'm using a TMobile SIM on the TMobile network. The settings are stock Android (not TMobile) but they can only be accessed by using Bixby. They aren't found by browsing Settings or searching the phone.
I've made several successful WiFi calls since

Tethering issue

When I activate my hotspot, I can connect other devices but they all display connect/no internet... Anyone having this issue. My sim works fine in my s8 and my leeco let pro 3 with no tethering issues.
I have the bnd l24 model

Fixed it... Was an apn setting that was off

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Fixed it... Was an apn setting that was off
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Which one? Having the same problem.

The us variation... Only way I got it to work was to set the correct APN and restart every time you want to use tethering

I put my sim in my s8 and copied the apn settings...

Ok new "temp" fix I should say... Set the apn type to "default,dun"

GDHAMTON7 said:
Ok new "temp" fix I should say... Set the apn type to "default,dun"
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That worked for me on cricket. ???

hotspot issue in honor 7x
GDHAMTON7 said:
When I activate my hotspot, I can connect other devices but they all display connect/no internet... Anyone having this issue. My sim works fine in my s8 and my leeco let pro 3 with no tethering issues.
I have the bnd l24 model
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I just bought honor 7x and I am facing issues with hotspot. I cannot connect my laptop with the hotspot. Actually its connecting but the it shows " no internet access" every time I connect. I cannot access the internet. I have tried every "Broadcast channel", but it still wont connect to the internet. I also copied the apn setting from my older phone, but still nothing. Is there a solution to this problem. Also sometimes it connects to the internet but again turns to "limited" by itself. Please help me solve the issue.

Cricket WiFi calling, on One Plus 5T

Has anyone figured out how to get WiFi calling working on Cricket wireless on the One Plus 5T. I have it enable, but doesn't seem to be working. I'm sure there has been a work around for this ?? Sometimes cell service in the house is spotty and this would really help missing calls. Any suggestions or work around, please advise.

have you tried installing voenabler module through magisk. That is if your rooted of course Iff it still wont work then your provider may not support it yet.

sam00561 said:
have you tried installing voenabler module through magisk. That is if your rooted of course Iff it still wont work then your provider may not support it yet.
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I'm not rooted. They do support it, but on their own devices not BYOD, but I read there was a work around, so figured I's ask here.

I myself experienced the exact same situation a few years ago the provider I was with had the same policy and after many arguments with there call centre I decided to switch provider to where they didn't restrict the phones functions. Usually in such a situation you need there own bloated firmware to recieve volte/wifi calling. There isn't much of a way out of this in my opinion unless you change provider but I could be wrong. I think they do this so customers buy phones from them exclusively and it's a sly marketing thing. Sorry I couldn't help. It is possible however that by rooting and then installing the module I suggested you could get round this but there's no guarantee. That's if your prepared to root.
Maybe you've tried this already but I found the following.
https://www.onetechstop.net/2018/12...wifi-calling-on-a-oneplus-6t-on-atts-network/

sam0056 said:
Maybe you've tried this already but I found the following.
https://www.onetechstop.net/2018/12...wifi-calling-on-a-oneplus-6t-on-atts-network/
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Yes I had already done this and enable it, but it still didn't work, I have it enabled but does not show up on the status bar. I'll keep researching, thanks though.
I had enabled from this link which is pretty much the same way, ( https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2018/08/enabling-voice-over-wifi-on-the-oneplus-5t-and-three-uk/ )

Good luck. Last resort might be changing provider. That's what I had to do.

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Good luck. Last resort might be changing provider. That's what I had to do.
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Thanks. It's not a big deal, missing calls doesn't happen often, would simply of been nice to be able to have the WiFi calling when able. No Biggie.

I read somewhere about flashing VoEnabler module via magisk ??, does this require root, or can it be flashed without rooting ??

Activate wifi calling in OnePlus 5T
Wifi have in a valid internet plan because wifi calling is use data for calling.
All steps to Activate wifi calling in oneplus are:-
Connect your OnePlus phone to any WiFi network.
Go to your one plus phone dialer and dial *#800# it automatically opens a new Log-test window and clicks on enter.
Find onplus Logkit and click it. It opens a new page.
Find Function Switch and click on it then new page open.
Find VoWifi switch checkbox and check it.
Then it shows an alert box to make the device reboot and reboot your oneplus device.
After rebooting device Go to settings > Wi-Fi & networks > SIM network Then find wifi calling toggle make enable it and enjoy wifi calling to make & receive calls.
To read all details on this topic then go Activate wifi calling in oneplus

Sunder, I've done the below before a while back, and it still doesn't work, I have Cricket wireless, so maybe that is why. I have enabled all, but in the status bar the icon for WiFi calling is not showing when WiFi calling is turned on, so I assume it's not connected.
sunder rawat said:
Wifi have in a valid internet plan because wifi calling is use data for calling.
All steps to Activate wifi calling in oneplus are:-
Connect your OnePlus phone to any WiFi network.
Go to your one plus phone dialer and dial *#800# it automatically opens a new Log-test window and clicks on enter.
Find onplus Logkit and click it. It opens a new page.
Find Function Switch and click on it then new page open.
Find VoWifi switch checkbox and check it.
Then it shows an alert box to make the device reboot and reboot your oneplus device.
After rebooting device Go to settings > Wi-Fi & networks > SIM network Then find wifi calling toggle make enable it and enjoy wifi calling to make & receive calls.
To read all details on this topic then go Activate wifi calling in oneplus
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Which network service provider you are currently using means which sim is used in your phone.

Yes, I am very aware of that, and it doesn't work, I've tried it many times, Voltle or WiFi calling icon never comes on in status bar when enabled.
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Which network service provider you are currently using means which sim is used in your phone.
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DJB628 said:
Yes, I am very aware of that, and it doesn't work, I've tried it many times, Voltle or WiFi calling icon never comes on in status bar when enabled.
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Bro, I think wifi calling is not working in your region Because of the network service provider not staring wifi calling(VoWiFi) technology in your region.
And it may be oneplus 5T is not support your network wifi calling.
In my India, this technique is working and i am using it perfectly with jio and airtel.

That was my point a few post above, where I mentioned it does not work with Cricket wireless, and Cricket does offer VoWiFi, but it woks only with the phones you buy from them. So I was letting people know it doesn't work with Cricket.
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Bro, I think wifi calling is not working in your region Because of the network service provider
not staring wifi calling(VoWiFi) technology in your region.
And it may be oneplus 5T is not support your network wifi calling.
In my India, this technique is working and i am using it perfectly with jio and airtel.
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DJB628 said:
That was my point a few post above, where I mentioned it does not work with Cricket wireless, and Cricket does offer VoWiFi, but it woks only with the phones you buy from them. So I was letting people know it doesn't work with Cricket.
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Okk

mobile hotsspot doesnt work?

Stock rom hotspot doesnt work? I enable it says connected but no net Cricket wireless with my old phone mobile hotspot worked fine

im using hotspot right now to send this , it work without issues
my device:
A705FN-DS / Binary 5 / A705FNXXU5ASL4 (SEK) (built in vietnam) codename: a70q/a70qeea
Product name SM-A705FZKULUX

I dont know what the heck then because it says connected but no net my last phone a nexus 6 hotspot worked with cricket

Well i dont know because my nexus 6 on cricket hotspot worked . mine is the mn model

Nobody has any idea,s? Like i said same sim in my nexus6 wifi hotspot works so i dont know wtf

Not sure why, mine works fine, normally have the kids tablets and phone all connected while out in the car.

Is there anyway to use this phone with verizon by flashing differnt radio or something? Works with cricket but at verizon was no go this is the mn model?

the Hotspot problem i have no idea, rom is stock i disabled some of the apps they let you disable i wonder if 1 of them is it? anyone know? dont want to enable em all just to see ...

Let's get the usual suspect out of the equation: The client. What is it? Is it set to get IP by DHCP?

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Let's get the usual suspect out of the equation: The client. What is it? Is it set to get IP by DHCP?
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im not sure what your talking about? if there is a way how? thanks...if client who am i using its Cricket

leo5111 said:
im not sure what your talking about? if there is a way how? thanks...if client who am i using its Cricket
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What device do you connect to the hotspot on the A70?

Swordfishx86 said:
What device do you connect to the hotspot on the A70?
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same Device i connected to the nexus 6 and hot spot worked on that phone....Tablet is samsung galaxy note 12.2 at&t carrier unlocked p907a