Native Hotspot - Google Pixel/Pixel XL - Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers

So over the last few days Chainfire has released his systemless root method for the new Google Pixel devices. My question is has anybody found a way to bypass the subscription check on the device? A post made by jphillips.hd88 outlined the only method that works for me, which involves installing a third party network refresh application, and then while the network is refreshing you quickly turn on tethering and it skips the check. This works, but I want to know if there is any way to unlock the native wifi tethering feature, especially since we have root now. Any ideas?

Did you try adding the no provisioning line to the build prop and using Wi-Fi tether app?
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Yes sir. No good there.

I just made a guide on how to do it, hope it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/root-guide-native-hotspot-t3493286

Unlock bootloader, root, install some sort of file manager with root browsing( I used es file explorer and enabled the root explorer), navigate to /system/build.prop and edit the build.prop by adding this line to the bottom as the very last line " net.tethering.noprovisioning=true " Save the edited build.prop and reboot. This is what worked for me.

gris1016 said:
Unlock bootloader, root, install some sort of file manager with root browsing( I used es file explorer and enabled the root explorer), navigate to /system/build.prop and edit the build.prop by adding this line to the bottom as the very last line " net.tethering.noprovisiioning=true " This is what worked for me.
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I think you spelled provisioning wrong

TechBSwift said:
I think you spelled provisioning wrong
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I think you are right?
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Thanks

gris1016 said:
Unlock bootloader, root, install some sort of file manager with root browsing( I used es file explorer and enabled the root explorer), navigate to /system/build.prop and edit the build.prop by adding this line to the bottom as the very last line " net.tethering.noprovisioning=true " Save the edited build.prop and reboot. This is what worked for me.
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This did not work for me. I'm running verizon and I tried this method a few different times with no luck.

stuntnmore said:
I just made a guide on how to do it, hope it works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/root-guide-native-hotspot-t3493286
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The guide was great, but it did not work for me. The device still checks for a subscription. It looks like I'm still stuck using the flaky work around that barley works until we get a custom rom for now.

Basically the line In the build prop is the way to do the wifi hotspot tethering that way you can use your phones internet on other devices that don't have internet. Also make sure to add the other lone written in the guide. It ensures there is no check for the subscription theoretically. If you need help please let me know. I will be also creating a script soon to do all this for you.
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harritaco said:
The guide was great, but it did not work for me. The device still checks for a subscription. It looks like I'm still stuck using the flaky work around that barley works until we get a custom rom for now.
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Did you follow everything exactly step by step? If you need help with it just let me know. Also what do you have the Verizon or google variant

Yeah. I actually did it twice. I'm on Verizon, but I purchased the device from the Google Store.

gris1016 said:
Unlock bootloader, root, install some sort of file manager with root browsing( I used es file explorer and enabled the root explorer), navigate to /system/build.prop and edit the build.prop by adding this line to the bottom as the very last line " net.tethering.noprovisioning=true " Save the edited build.prop and reboot. This is what worked for me.
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This works perfectly. Thanks!
(Google store bought Pixel, on Verizon network)

DrKoolaid said:
This works perfectly. Thanks!
(Google store bought Pixel, on Verizon network)
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It worked for me. I'm not sure why it didn't work in the past. I followed the instructions and it just didn't take. The only thing I can assume is that Root Explorer didn't save the build.prop or I made a typo. Regardless it is all good now. Thank you.

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Wi-Fi Hotspot/ Tethering For Sprint Non-Activated LG G2 LS980 ZV7/ZV8/ZVA

here is the the Way Enable / Visible the Tethering Option in LG G2 Sprint Non-Activated Device...
Mandatory Steps
1). Root Required
2). Root Explorer or Rom Tool Lite installed (with root Permissions)
Before Proceeding Please Unlock your phone with the Thread given below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50477852
all Credits to ysabxe
Please Credit to the above & following
Also for Detailed Procedure
http://www.rimweb.in/forums/topic/36746-how-topermanent-unlock-sprint-lg-g2-ls980-for-gsm/
this link by pvinodnayak
After that
Just Download the rar file named 'Carrier'.
Unzip / unrar it to Your Notebook/System. You wil get a Folder named Carrier.
Copy it(Carrier Folder) with the Original 'Carrier' Folder that Present in the Device. if asks for Overwrite, Please Proceed with Pleasure.
& Here you can see the Option Enabled, without booting the phone... if not seen then Please Reboot, so as to Function Properly.
Pros: It works on LG G2 LS980 ZV7/ZV8/ZVA, &
Cons:Nothing...
"No Hope that all Works, but for SURE that ALL Works"
Sprint LS980 G2 phone does not have wifi hotspot out of the box.
its somehow enabled when the phone is activated in Sprint network.
Now i know this because in India i have a G2 by Sprint. its a not activated ever
on any network.
To enable the MOD jus extract the folder from the OP and use root explorer
to replace the stock carrier folder with the extracted one.
Your Wi-Fi Hotspot should be under Settings/More.
This mod also enables Bluetooth and USB tethering.
Very Important:
You have to replace the folder and not just its content, just replace the folder by copying from the download and pasting on top of the stock, when prompted to overwrite the folder, select yes.
RoM Toollite Box root explorer does not work, for some reason it makes a copy of the carrier folder in root instead of replacing it. use only Root Explorer
It works?
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Hi, doesn't work for me out of the box. ZV8
Do we need to set permissions for the new folders/files?
I tried rw-r-r for the files, but still no thetering options.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using xda app-developers app
Kinda confused as to what this does.
I already have the Wifi Hotspot 'unlock' that was posted here a while ago for the ZV8/ZVA.
But I am soon to be unlocking for either MetroPCS of T-Mobile, would this work for that, or am I way off base?
\What exactly does this do?
This is for NON ACTIVATED SPRINT G2, brand new G2 won't have tethering in it. Only Sprint Activated phones have Wi-Fi Hotspot enabled in them. I'm from India, bought G2 Sprint LS980 brandnew which had never been activated on Sprint network. Did not have Wi-Fi Hotspot in the menu. This MOD enabled it.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
HOW TO
Extract the folder from the download and replace the stock carrier folder with the one you have extracted, use only Root Explorer
InFiD3ViL said:
Kinda confused as to what this does.
I already have the Wifi Hotspot 'unlock' that was posted here a while ago for the ZV8/ZVA.
But I am soon to be unlocking for either MetroPCS of T-Mobile, would this work for that, or am I way off base?
\What exactly does this do?
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same doubt
pvinodnayak said:
Sprint LS980 G2 phone does not have wifi hotspot out of the box.
its somehow enabled when the phone is activated in Sprint network.
Now i know this because in India i have a G2 by Sprint. its a not activated ever
on any network.
To enable the MOD jus extract the folder from the OP and use root explorer
to replace the stock carrier folder with the extracted one.
Your Wi-Fi Hotspot should be under Settings/More.
This mod also enables Bluetooth and USB tethering.
Very Important:
You have to replace the folder and not just its content, just replace the folder by copying from the download and pasting on top of the stock, when prompted to overwrite the folder, select yes.
RoM Toollite Box root explorer does not work, for some reason it makes a copy of the carrier folder in root instead of replacing it. use only Root Explorer
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The activation also configures Chameleon for the brand/carrier you're activating this under. By doing it this way Sprint was able to reduce the number of builds they were doing for MVNOs and just having customization made under this feature. One of the big things this sets are animations screens.
garwynn said:
The activation also configures Chameleon for the brand/carrier you're activating this under. By doing it this way Sprint was able to reduce the number of builds they were doing for MVNOs and just having customization made under this feature. One of the big things this sets are animations screens.
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Yes sir, Did not want to get into Chameleon thing, to be frank we just compared files of Sprint Activated phone which had working Wi-Fi tethering, fiddled around and got this working. Till date nobody has been able to do that with SPRINT galaxy S4 SPH-L720, I have asked many to help here. Nobody could figure it out till date. With the G2 we, in fact it was only [email protected] who did it with his R&D, I only tested it. All credit goes to him.
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We will be glad if you simplify this MOD and make it work without activating the chameleon for the brand/carrier.
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So, has anyone tried this on the ls980? If so, does it work better than the hotspot mod we had?
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This is not something that improves already working hotspot. Brand-new G2 by Sprint does not have Wi-Fi Hotspot. This MOD is for those phones which a are activated or flashed to a different carrier out of the box. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is enabled only if the phone is activated on Sprint network. So this MOD is for those who do not I
Have Wi-Fi Hotspot enabled in their phones.
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pvinodnayak said:
Yes sir, Did not want to get into Chameleon thing, to be frank we just compared files of Sprint Activated phone which had working Wi-Fi tethering, fiddled around and got this working. Till date nobody has been able to do that with SPRINT galaxy S4 SPH-L720, I have asked many to help here. Nobody could figure it out till date. With the G2 we, in fact it was only [email protected] who did it with his R&D, I only tested it. All credit goes to him.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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We will be glad if you simplify this MOD and make it work without activating the chameleon for the brand/carrier.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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I have yet to figure out how to repackage chameleon. Tried modifying it on Sammy N2 and S4 but that zip in cache.img is signed.
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do you have a "stock non activated" carrier folder?
I did this mod and the tethering option is working perfectly , but after doing this mod the phone is showing sprint logo during shutdown and startup, earlier it displayed the LG logo only, any way to remove the sprint logo ?
Max users =1
I need to increase Max Users to more than 1 on my device. Will this Mod help. Wifi Hotspot is working fine on my phone without this mod. I am using is out of US and is on GSM network.
Thanks.
It doesn't work for me , can somebody help please.
I downloaded and replaced "Carrier" folder in the device using root exploerer.
Set permission to rwx rwx --x , rebooted .. no teethering option.
I did the same thing second time without setting any permission , rebooted ... No teethering option.
------- I see Sprint splash screen during boot up and shut down -------------
I am on stock ZVC.
Thanks
Wi-Fi HotSpot Enable & Increase Max Users
mwuahjaan said:
Max users =1
I need to increase Max Users to more than 1 on my device. Will this Mod help. Wifi Hotspot is working fine on my phone without this mod. I am using is out of US and is on GSM network.
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51923583
lipak said:
It doesn't work for me , can somebody help please.
I downloaded and replaced "Carrier" folder in the device using root exploerer.
Set permission to rwx rwx --x , rebooted .. no teethering option.
I did the same thing second time without setting any permission , rebooted ... No teethering option.
------- I see Sprint splash screen during boot up and shut down -------------
I am on stock ZVC.
Thanks
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you are doing it wrong, simple copy the folder and reboot, do not change any permissions.
pvinodnayak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51923583
you are doing it wrong, simple copy the folder and reboot, do not change any permissions.
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Hi, i am on stock ZVC in india using GSM. non-activated sprint device which is not having hotspot option. Replaced the carrier folder with the one in your post using root explorer. hotspot option did not come up in settings/more or anywhere else in settings. any idea what else needs to be done?
Well when you extract the carrier folder, it goes like this carrier/carrier/files you have to replace the second carrier folder, not the whole folder.
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ONECLICK tool: SIM-unlock, Network manual selection, HotSpot & Bluetooth modem unlock

ONECLICK tool: SIM-unlock, Network manual selection, HotSpot & Bluetooth modem unlock
Hello guys!
I have a nice news for any people, who using LS980
Several days i was in meditation about using Sprint LS980 in GSM network with native Android features, like Wi-Fi and bluetooth Internet sharing, and ability to chosing preferred GSM network by hand.
So, i did some research and made small tool, which will help you to get things, we have told about in simple steps
Requirement:
You should be on clean ZVG
You should be rooted
You should enable USB debugging
Lets make a freedom!
1. Plug you smartphone to PC
2. Install latest USB drivers
3. Be sure that
Code:
adb devices
command will return you device id
4. Download simfree.7z and unpack it. exe-file absolutely free from any viruses - i made it via BAT2EXE converter
5. Install Insecure adbd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590 and enable insecure adbd daemon
6. Run simfree.exe and allow root-right for adbd on your smartphone screen
7. Your phone will reboot
Enjoy!
Original article:
Russian language use google translate
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=510691&view=findpost&p=39881967
PS: i've done features available for me and made dump from my phone and share it for people.
Credits:
Me for idea, for over 100 hours thinking and testing
 @Chainfire for insecure adbd and supersu app's
 @jcase for root-exploit
And all people who was investigated in LS980 hacking development.
Donations are welcomed and accepted in paypal: [email protected]
It works, and contains numerous apn settings to I got data right away.
Unfortunately, it doesn't disable hands free activation, that step must be done manually.
Thanks!
does it let you change apn settings so you can add in new apns?
Awesome!!
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Can i use a ZVG Rom?
lkh5650 said:
does it let you change apn settings so you can add in new apns?
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also can i do it on JVA?
lkh5650 said:
does it let you change apn settings so you can add in new apns?
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Not yet. Hope, it will be possible in next releases.
Use ##3283# to set up your APN.
ktetreault14 said:
Awesome!!
Can i use a ZVG Rom?
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I've done it under ZVG and i didn't test it under other ROM's.
You are the man!!
_____________________________________Read more write less and be smart
summer.cat said:
Not yet. Hope, it will be possible in next releases.
Use ##3283# to set up your APN.
I've done it under ZVG and i didn't test it under other ROM's.
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You mean ##3282# (##DATA#), yes?
simfreefree
Before running the SIMFREE.EXE you should backup:
- /system/etc/apns-conf.xml -- (stock LS980 ZVG here)
- /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
- /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/carrier (/dev/block/mmcblk0p27) -- (stock LS980 ZVG here)
That is if you want to be able to easily undo the changes.
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If you are wary of MS-DOS batch files wrapped in EXE files performing mysterious actions and want to handle this yourself:
Install these files:
- apns-conf.xml
- carrier.img
Remove this file:
- /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db
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I wonder if the carrier.img packaged with simfree.exe is copy of the carrier partition of a GSM ZVG G2? For some reason the props patch inside of it has the Sprint props file from the stock carrier.img converted to filenames in their own directory. What is *that* about? Odd.
I'm a bit peeved that someone tosses up an EXE without providing any breakdown of what it actually *does*. At close examination it looks innocuous though, but you do never know.
Worked Great!! Cheers!
shaynethepain said:
Worked Great!! Cheers!
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Do you have rename and de-bloat some apps like in Kit Kat?
scottdanpor said:
It works, and contains numerous apn settings to I got data right away.
Unfortunately, it doesn't disable hands free activation, that step must be done manually.
Thanks!
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Did you disable Hands-Free activation by Shortcut Master or did you rename the APP?
slightee said:
Did you disable Hands-Free activation by Shortcut Master or did you rename the APP?
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Shortcut master
scottdanpor said:
Shortcut master
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Does it require root? Could you provide a brief summary on how you did that? Renaming Apps caused a lot or fc`s.
slightee said:
Does it require root? Could you provide a brief summary on how you did that? Renaming Apps caused a lot or fc`s.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2/development/sim-unlock-zvg-lollipop-t3136966
I gave it a try on LG G Flex 2, not working.
Hope you can find solution for that phone.
Thanks
jannmedia said:
I gave it a try on LG G Flex 2, not working.
Hope you can find solution for that phone.
Thanks
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I don't think so, 'cause i don't have LG Flex
Perfect tool, works flawless and can see the much needed tethering options can you shed some light as to how to enable the data roaming onto the stock ZVG ROM as the option is missing...
Unlocked a LS980 Bad ESN with this method, doesn't seems to work. Don't know is Bad ESN device block from all carriers in US or Just for Sprint?
After unlocked, put a T-mobile sim in, but no signal bar.
Yataaaa!!!! It Worked, It Worked
wowowow LG G2 LS980 32GB Sprint, after several nights digging and digging on how to unlock on lollipop update, finally u saved my ass. But network bar keeps dropping, it's on and off but at least calls work, and it's not affected.
Those looking for how to configure APN, Just download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.appando.app.changeApn. to get APN settings for data. this will unveil your hidden apn and allow you to configure data settings.
However i can't change Network Type eg. 2G/3G anytime i try to do that via the radio switcher app, it says 'This Application Does Not Work ON This Device. Please does anyone knows how to fix this?
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summer.cat said:
Hello guys!
I have a nice news for any people, who using LS980
Several days i was in meditation about using Sprint LS980 in GSM network with native Android features, like Wi-Fi and bluetooth Internet sharing, and ability to chosing preferred GSM network by hand.
So, i did some research and made small tool, which will help you to get things, we have told about in simple steps
Requirement:
You should be on clean ZVG
You should be rooted
You should enable USB debugging
Lets make a freedom!
1. Plug you smartphone to PC
2. Install latest USB drivers
3. Be sure that
Code:
adb devices
command will return you device id
4. Download simfree.7z and unpack it. exe-file absolutely free from any viruses - i made it via BAT2EXE converter
5. Install Insecure adbd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590 and enable insecure adbd daemon
6. Run simfree.exe and allow root-right for adbd on your smartphone screen
7. Your phone will reboot
Enjoy!
Original article:
Russian language use google translate
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=510691&view=findpost&p=39881967
PS: i've done features available for me and made dump from my phone and share it for people.
Credits:
Me for idea, for over 100 hours thinking and testing
@Chainfire for insecure adbd and supersu app's
@jcase for root-exploit
And all people who was investigated in LS980 hacking development.
Donations are welcomed and accepted in paypal: [email protected]
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Click to collapse
wowowow LG G2 LS980 32GB Sprint, after several nights digging and digging on how to unlock on lollipop update, finally u saved my ass. But network bar keeps dropping, it's on and off but at least calls work, and it's not affected.
Those looking for how to configure APN, Just download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.appando.app.changeApn. to get APN settings for data. this will unveil your hidden apn and allow you to configure data settings.
However i can't change Network Type eg. 2G/3G anytime i try to do that via the radio switcher app, it says 'This Application Does Not Work ON This Device. Please does anyone knows how to fix this?

Getting android pay to work while rooted

Ive searched and found 2 solutions, first being use rootcloak, second being disable supersu in supersu settings. Unfourtunatly none of those work for me and i still get the "unable to verify android verson" error. Anyone have any success with another method? Im running viper 3.5.0
TheAtheistOtaku said:
Ive searched and found 2 solutions, first being use rootcloak, second being disable supersu in supersu settings. Unfourtunatly none of those works for me and i still get the "unable to verify android verson" error. Anyone have any success with another method? Im running viper 3.5.0
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I was able to temp unroot using SuperSU and then add cards to the app.
dratsablive said:
I was able to temp unroot using SuperSU and then add cards to the app.
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as said in my original post, that didnt work
TheAtheistOtaku said:
as said in my original post, that didnt work
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You might not be able to use Android Pay with a custom ROM.
I think that's the deal. I do use it , before google wallet work just fine .
@dratsablive is your phone on a custom ROM??
TheAtheistOtaku said:
as said in my original post, that didnt work
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That's not true , after taking root off , then the app worked , after it work , enable root again and still work , both the root and the Android pay,
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dratsablive said:
I was able to temp unroot using SuperSU and then add cards to the app.
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It did work for me too, is annoying now , now the phone has to have a lock screen set up. Google Wallet had better . It does look better to the eye though
For now, there is no guaranteed way to maintain both root & use Android Pay. XDA featured an explanation on the portal that was offered by one of Google's security engineers. It's fairly straightforward, if disappointing for anyone who wants both.
Mine stop working after a day ,
I just uninstall it , I was happy cuz it was annoying having the screen lock with a pin or pattern
lateral18 said:
I think that's the deal. I do use it , before google wallet work just fine .
@dratsablive is your phone on a custom ROM??
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I am on the Developer Edition, no custom ROM.
dratsablive said:
I am on the Developer Edition, no custom ROM.
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Yes , for now the phone is on ARHD. I've read an article the apps looks for the build number , and cloak doesn't work at all. Not even with xpose,
I do use it too . Ohh well
I like the new UI looked way more polished than wallet lol
no info/answer on this i have not tried android pay before but good to know all issues for when needed.
has anyone tried dirty flashing a stock rom setting up android pay then dirty flashing back to the wanted rom?
Hello
any 6.0 versions out there with integreated Android PAY ?
I get it to add cards by:
chmod 751 /su/bin
then
renaming xbin_bind folder
As far as working haven't tried it yet
what do you rename to the xbin_bind folder to? doesn't seem to be working for me
Adebayo88 said:
what do you rename to the xbin_bind folder to? doesn't seem to be working for me
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Anything but xbin_bind.
I'm wondering about this too. I guess in the meantime I could always get a contactless credit card and superglue it to the back of the phone. To emulate the NFC effect, I could just turn on the torch.

How to enable ATT Wifi tethering without plan on 7.1.1? (Rooted)

Unlocked bootloader/rooted on the 7.1.1 Pixel rom
Any way to enable hotspot tethering without a plan? all the old guides for 6.0 don't seem to work
scottrod said:
Unlocked bootloader/rooted on the 7.1.1 Pixel rom
Any way to enable hotspot tethering without a plan? all the old guides for 6.0 don't seem to work
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Hey, I actually just discovered this yesterday after months of wondering how to achieve this. I'm on cricket (subsidiary of AT&T) so i assume this should work. Unfortunately, I can't link you directly to where I got this information because I have no clue at this point But this is what I did. Download some app that can edit your build.prop. I use Root Essentials, which you can find on XDA Labs or the Play Store. At the end of your build.prop, add the line:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Save, reboot and I think you should be good, because that's all I did.
nydmt said:
Hey, I actually just discovered this yesterday after months of wondering how to achieve this. I'm on cricket (subsidiary of AT&T) so i assume this should work. Unfortunately, I can't link you directly to where I got this information because I have no clue at this point But this is what I did. Download some app that can edit your build.prop. I use Root Essentials, which you can find on XDA Labs or the Play Store. At the end of your build.prop, add the line:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Save, reboot and I think you should be good, because that's all I did.
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Did not work for my, are you on android 6 or 7? because I have seen this method done on 6 but heard there were issues on 7 with this method
I'm on 7.1.1 the latest PixelROM. I remember reading about an additional step after the one I told you, but there were a few comments from people saying that what I told you was all they needed for tethering to work. And that's all I did as well. I'll edit this post to add in the additional step in a bit.
nydmt said:
I'm on 7.1.1 the latest PixelROM. I remember reading about an additional step after the one I told you, but there were a few comments from people saying that what I told you was all they needed for tethering to work. And that's all I did as well. I'll edit this post to add in the additional step in a bit.
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Okay so same ROM as me.
Are these the additional step?
Didn't work for me though, but I also can't tell if the adb commands executed properly, screenshot attached.
. 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
I think those were it, I'm guessing it didn't work after you rebooted right?
nydmt said:
I think those were it, I'm guessing it didn't work after you rebooted right?
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yeah it did not, still getting the "To enable, go to att.com/mywireless or dial 611" But I know I can't just enable it because I have a grandfathered unlimited plan and they won't let you
Yea even though I'm with cricket I got the exact same message. I changed to their unlimited everything plan a few months ago and was disappointed to find out that the plan made me lose tethering But like I said I just found this fix yesterday, no idea why it isn't working for you
I had a similar problem with a dutch provider. I solved this problem by adding ,dun at the apn type.
So APN type was default,dun.
I could not turn on hotspot tethering by the quick access tiles however by settings --> more --> tethering and hotspot --> wifi hotspot it works.
Disabling hotspot mode with the quick access works well.
Try it
Unlock carrier tether permanently, No root required on all ROM types.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widget7.enable.tethering

How to get the google camera for Xiaomi A1 without rooting or flashing?

I found the A1's camera pretty good sometimes, but the stock camera is quite useless, and no other 3rd party app seemed to be able to make good use of the camera.
Is there any way to get a good camera app, perhaps the Google camera, or the Samsung note 8 camera app?
U can't, u have to edit the build prop to enable camera HAL either it would not work.
Roykooiman said:
U can't, u have to edit the build prop to enable camera HAL either it would not work.
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In that case, how would you suggest on improving the camera? The camera hardware is itself quite capable, but the software is not upto the mark.
leroyjd123 said:
In that case, how would you suggest on improving the camera? The camera hardware is itself quite capable, but the software is not upto the mark.
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The answer is root lol, why u don't want to root it?
There is actually no root required for editing build.prop. You unlock the bootloader, then you can boot (not flash) the TWRP and mount system with W permissions. Pull the build.prop file, edit it and push it back to its place. Then you need to set the permissions of the file through the shell. As the last thing you can relock the bootloader and have the edited build.prop file without having the root.
Google it and you will find the guide.
I tested it myself. It works.
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There is actually no root required for editing build.prop. You unlock the bootloader, then you can boot (not flash) the TWRP and mount system with W permissions. Pull the build.prop file, edit it and push it back to its place. Then you need to set the permissions of the file through the shell. As the last thing you can relock the bootloader and have the edited build.prop file without having the root.
Google it and you will find the guide.
I tested it myself. It works.
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Hi, can you post the guide that you are used for A1, because in google are many variants
mqdjo said:
Hi, can you post the guide that you are used for A1, because in google are many variants
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Safer option is to use a Magisk module which does exactly the thing but without having to add the lines into build.prop manually and setting the permissions etc
maross said:
There is actually no root required for editing build.prop. You unlock the bootloader, then you can boot (not flash) the TWRP and mount system with W permissions. Pull the build.prop file, edit it and push it back to its place. Then you need to set the permissions of the file through the shell. As the last thing you can relock the bootloader and have the edited build.prop file without having the root.
Google it and you will find the guide.
I tested it myself. It works.
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What about OTA after that?
mqdjo said:
Hi, can you post the guide that you are used for A1, because in google are many variants
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Google "how to edit build.prop without root mi a1" and pick the guide posted on themefoxx website. I am not allowed to post external links [yet].
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What about OTA after that?
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Does not work. After downloading the proposed update I get installation error at the very beginning. Maybe after restoring the build.prop file the same way as I modified it, it might work.
Once you mount the system as read/write, you can't apply OTA. This is why it's better to use Magisk instead of altering system files directly.
maross said:
There is actually no root required for editing build.prop. You unlock the bootloader, then you can boot (not flash) the TWRP and mount system with W permissions. Pull the build.prop file, edit it and push it back to its place. Then you need to set the permissions of the file through the shell. As the last thing you can relock the bootloader and have the edited build.prop file without having the root.
Google it and you will find the guide.
I tested it myself. It works.
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Hey there!
I just joined XDA for the sole purpose of finding this tutorial that I have seen floating around the web lately. But unfortunately, every website has a different version of how exactly this should be done. Do you know where I can find the exact steps to take in order to edit the build.prop without having to root my phone and without losing the OTA updates?
Cheers!
adrflg said:
Hey there!
I just joined XDA for the sole purpose of finding this tutorial that I have seen floating around the web lately. But unfortunately, every website has a different version of how exactly this should be done. Do you know where I can find the exact steps to take in order to edit the build.prop without having to root my phone and without losing the OTA updates?
Cheers!
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If u edit build.prop means u will break OTA. 100%
just root guys using magisk safetynet pass through.
under magisk hide , chose the apps if you face issue against root, it will open
Rajeev said:
If u edit build.prop means u will break OTA. 100%
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adrflg said:
Hey there!
I just joined XDA for the sole purpose of finding this tutorial that I have seen floating around the web lately. But unfortunately, every website has a different version of how exactly this should be done. Do you know where I can find the exact steps to take in order to edit the build.prop without having to root my phone and without losing the OTA updates?
Cheers!
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Hi,
Rajeev is right. You can edit the build.prop this way. And it is going to work. But you are gonna loose OTA, because you need to mount system with write privileges through TWRP in order to modify system file.
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader, root, make some minor modifications (activation of camera api, copying fm radio apk to system folder, etc), unroot, and finally relock (flashing stock boot.img before, of course) ?
I want to have it unrooted because of bank payments, banks apps and streaming TV apps, but I would like to have proper camera and fm radio... Is it possible??
no
erunamor said:
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader, root, make some minor modifications (activation of camera api, copying fm radio apk to system folder, etc), unroot, and finally relock (flashing stock boot.img before, of course) ?
I want to have it unrooted because of bank payments, banks apps and streaming TV apps, but I would like to have proper camera and fm radio... Is it possible??
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Not possible
erunamor said:
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader, root, make some minor modifications (activation of camera api, copying fm radio apk to system folder, etc), unroot, and finally relock (flashing stock boot.img before, of course) ?
I want to have it unrooted because of bank payments, banks apps and streaming TV apps, but I would like to have proper camera and fm radio... Is it possible??
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How about rooting the phone with Magisk and use Magisk Hide to hide root from those apps?
Htf do you think miui camera is useless. I am a photographer. And find it quit usefull and makes full use dual lens. Have you even tried HHT? Never compare two different apps. HDR+ is google's algorithm. You won't get in miui camera. HHT is miui's thing. You won't get in Gcam. Anyways HDR+ is not mandatory, you can get it from any post processing app.
yashgumaste said:
Htf do you think miui camera is useless. I am a photographer. And find it quit usefull and makes full use dual lens. Have you even tried HHT? Never compare two different apps. HDR+ is google's algorithm. You won't get in miui camera. HHT is miui's thing. You won't get in Gcam. Anyways HDR+ is not mandatory, you can get it from any post processing app.
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A1 camera is superb in Day light only. It can't beat Google Camera in very low light. Everyone trying Google Camera here for getting Selfie Portrait mods. That not available in A1 camera .. I am not a photographer. But i can tell as a normal user in low light Google Camera perform really better than A1 camera. May be some 3rd party apps can do that but someone loves Google Camera

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