As I could not find a thread about this specifically, I am posting this solution as it works for me.
On the Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 is where this pertains to though other users might encounter similar problem with other phones on simple mobile.
Stock 2.3.6 Rom
When you turn on the portable hotspot feature with this phone, what it does is disconnect your "Simple Mobile" APN and inserts and connects using a new APN called "Tethering". When you try connecting with your PC to your hotspot's ssid, it takes you to a web page on t-mobile.com informing you with an error 503 or some other error stating that its not available. I assume t-mobile is detecting that you are not their customer and blocks it.
it takes you here:
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http://androidapi.t-mobile.com/apppack/mvno.html
Error 503--Service Unavailable
From RFC 2068 Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- HTTP/1.1:
10.5.4 503 Service Unavailable
The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overloading or maintenance of the server. The implication is that this is a temporary condition which will be alleviated after some delay. If known, the length of the delay may be indicated in a Retry-After header. If no Retry-After is given, the client SHOULD handle the response as it would for a 500 response.
Note: The existence of the 503 status code does not imply that a server must use it when becoming overloaded. Some servers may wish to simply refuse the connection.
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The reason is because that APN tries to connect to "pcweb.tmobile.com". What you have to do is once you activate your hotspot, you have to edit the apn (while it is running) and change it from pcweb.tmobile.com to simple.
No other setting is needed. I am using "APN manager" which I paid for on the market and it is well worth it. I have used it for other purposes besides this and it allows you to edit the APN while it is live. Hope this helps other simple mobile users...
Also, you have to edit this "Tethering" APN every time you run the hotspot and delete the last one as it will just keep adding the new one with the t-mobile settings every time.
Anyone else out there with another solution please post it..
pcdocta said:
As I could not find a thread about this specifically, I am posting this solution as it works for me.
On the Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 is where this pertains to though other users might encounter similar problem with other phones on simple mobile.
Stock 2.3.6 Rom
When you turn on the portable hotspot feature with this phone, what it does is disconnect your "Simple Mobile" APN and inserts and connects using a new APN called "Tethering". When you try connecting with your PC to your hotspot's ssid, it takes you to a web page on t-mobile.com informing you with an error 503 or some other error stating that its not available. I assume t-mobile is detecting that you are not their customer and blocks it.
it takes you here:
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http://androidapi.t-mobile.com/apppack/mvno.html
Error 503--Service Unavailable
From RFC 2068 Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- HTTP/1.1:
10.5.4 503 Service Unavailable
The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overloading or maintenance of the server. The implication is that this is a temporary condition which will be alleviated after some delay. If known, the length of the delay may be indicated in a Retry-After header. If no Retry-After is given, the client SHOULD handle the response as it would for a 500 response.
Note: The existence of the 503 status code does not imply that a server must use it when becoming overloaded. Some servers may wish to simply refuse the connection.
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The reason is because that APN tries to connect to "pcweb.tmobile.com". What you have to do is once you activate your hotspot, you have to edit the apn (while it is running) and change it from pcweb.tmobile.com to simple.
No other setting is needed. I am using "APN manager" which I paid for on the market and it is well worth it. I have used it for other purposes besides this and it allows you to edit the APN while it is live. Hope this helps other simple mobile users...
Also, you have to edit this "Tethering" APN every time you run the hotspot and delete the last one as it will just keep adding the new one with the t-mobile settings every time.
Anyone else out there with another solution please post it..
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Have you tried foxfi and wifi tether?
Looks like a good alternative. Thanks..
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA
Thanks!
This thread saved me! While I did not follow the instructions, it got me thinking to check the apn settings on my phone. As it turned out my apn was changed to a different apn when i turned on my hotspot and all I had to do was select my original apn again and tethering began to work! Awesome!
I'm using a freetel FTU152D (Samurai Kiwami) on Simple Mobile. It does change the APN every time I turn on the Hotspot, but fixing the APN settings doesn't seem to do anything; other devices connect to the wifi, but still can't see the internet. Meanwhile, I still have internet access on the FTU152D. Any ideas?
RichSPK said:
I'm using a freetel FTU152D (Samurai Kiwami) on Simple Mobile. It does change the APN every time I turn on the Hotspot, but fixing the APN settings doesn't seem to do anything; other devices connect to the wifi, but still can't see the internet. Meanwhile, I still have internet access on the FTU152D. Any ideas?
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I've used my FTU152D as a Wi-Fi source using the dialog in settings and it works fine. Other devices can connect. My FTU152D is rooted with kingroot, however, would that make a difference?
nazcalito said:
I've used my FTU152D as a Wi-Fi source using the dialog in settings and it works fine. Other devices can connect. My FTU152D is rooted with kingroot, however, would that make a difference?
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I rooted mine early on with kingroot, but unrooted it when I couldn't find any third party ROMs. I think I tried the Hotspot while it was rooted, but I don't remember for sure. I'll have to try it again.
Picked up a new m8 today and I am wishing to not use tmobile's dns servers and change it to either google's or opendns servers. Is this possible? I am aware of all the apps out there that 'change' dns settings but I am looking to change settings for cellular network and not just when i am on WIFI. I can't believe this can't be done on a rooted device. My goal here is to change nameserver internally and not rely on an app etc. Thanks in advance
I don't think you can do that.. there are no tcp over ip packets being sent when you are using gsm. It's a different protocol stack. And unfortunately, it's in T-Mobile's control.
No guarantee, but if you change the CID to 1111111 you might be able to do it, but it will take some more researching.
This note 5 is the first phone I have with AT&T that's getting a non-local (2600::380::....) IPv6 address from the cell tower. I wasn't getting ipv6 on my nexus 6 last week (same LTE network.)
Does anyone know if this was something that AT&T recently enabled, or if they are only doing router announcements to specific APN's and/or h/w?
garyd9 said:
This note 5 is the first phone I have with AT&T that's getting a non-local (2600::380::....) IPv6 address from the cell tower. I wasn't getting ipv6 on my nexus 6 last week (same LTE network.)
Does anyone know if this was something that AT&T recently enabled, or if they are only doing router announcements to specific APN's and/or h/w?
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From what I have read AT&T has started their plans for IPv6 since 2012 and started roughly mid 2014 rolling them out on the cellular network. They state the roll out will be slow, so it is possible they just turned it on by you. Is it possible also that it was not enabled on the Nexus 6 by default?
KennyG123 said:
Is it possible also that it was not enabled on the Nexus 6 by default?
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It's possible, but I'd think it would have to be on the carrier side if that was the case. With the nexus device, I was using the same firmware that everyone in Europe (and most of Asia) is using - and many of them were getting ipv6 numbers.
As well, my home wifi network (ipv6 dual stack) would result in an ipv6 address assigned to the handset.
Actually, to be more accurate, they were getting RA's. Android doesn't do DHCPv6 at all.
It's quite possible that AT&T just got around to turning it on in my area at the same time I switched phones, but that'd be an interesting coincidence. The more I think about this, the more I'm convinced it was related to the APN. I'm unable to check now, but I'm starting to wonder if the default APN for the nexus6 on AT&T blocks ipv6.
garyd9 said:
It's possible, but I'd think it would have to be on the carrier side if that was the case. With the nexus device, I was using the same firmware that everyone in Europe (and most of Asia) is using - and many of them were getting ipv6 numbers.
As well, my home wifi network (ipv6 dual stack) would result in an ipv6 address assigned to the handset.
Actually, to be more accurate, they were getting RA's. Android doesn't do DHCPv6 at all.
It's quite possible that AT&T just got around to turning it on in my area at the same time I switched phones, but that'd be an interesting coincidence. The more I think about this, the more I'm convinced it was related to the APN. I'm unable to check now, but I'm starting to wonder if the default APN for the nexus6 on AT&T blocks ipv6.
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This guy states his was set for IPv4 by default instead of the normal ipv4/ipv6 setting.
Where are you seeing ipv6? In system settings >about device>status ? That looks like ipv4/ipv6 from your phone to att's internal network.
I did check ip6.me and that showed an ipv6 address, but couldn't be sure that was legit. ..
quordandis said:
Where are you seeing ipv6? In system settings >about device>status ? That looks like ipv4/ipv6 from your phone to att's internal network.
I did check ip6.me and that showed an ipv6 address, but couldn't be sure that was legit. ..
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I'm using a third party program to check the IP addresses (one that specifically shows IPv6.) The same IP shows under settings->about->status.
The 2600:: address it's showing is a legit global IPv6 assignment, and android ONLY does SLAAC (not DHCPv6) so it must be seeing an ipv6 RA.
On the other hand, I can't ping it from the outside, so it appears that AT&T has some proxy between the phones and the "rest of the world." What I don't understand is why they'd be assigning proper global IPv6 addresses behind a proxy unless it's a stage in a larger rollout. (If they intended to keep things behind the proxy, they should be using fc00::/7 range addressing - or addresses starting with FD.)
For YOU, what ipv6 address are you seeing when wifi is turned off? If it starts with "260", it's part of AT&T's global block.
garyd9 said:
I'm using a third party program to check the IP addresses (one that specifically shows IPv6.) The same IP shows under settings->about->status.
The 2600:: address it's showing is a legit global IPv6 assignment, and android ONLY does SLAAC (not DHCPv6) so it must be seeing an ipv6 RA.
On the other hand, I can't ping it from the outside, so it appears that AT&T has some proxy between the phones and the "rest of the world." What I don't understand is why they'd be assigning proper global IPv6 addresses behind a proxy unless it's a stage in a larger rollout. (If they intended to keep things behind the proxy, they should be using fc00::/7 range addressing - or addresses starting with FD.)
For YOU, what ipv6 address are you seeing when wifi is turned off? If it starts with "260", it's part of AT&T's global block.
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Yep, when not on WiFi, and just on data, IPv6 block starts with 2600. Interestingly, my IPv4 address starts 10.102 - so guessing that's internal IP. Not at all surprised that 2600 block is not accessible from "outside". That said, I'd be curious to see if two phones on the same ATT switch would be able to communicate with each other over the internal network? My inclination is that it's not at all possible, but...who knows?
quordandis said:
Yep, when not on WiFi, and just on data, IPv6 block starts with 2600. Interestingly, my IPv4 address starts 10.102 - so guessing that's internal IP. Not at all surprised that 2600 block is not accessible from "outside". That said, I'd be curious to see if two phones on the same ATT switch would be able to communicate with each other over the internal network? My inclination is that it's not at all possible, but...who knows?
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I have a broadband modem (LTE) on my work machine, and when I connect to AT&T with that, i do NOT get an ipv6 address. Then again, it's using the older LTE apn of "broadband"
The internal IP is showing as 142.0.0.4 which is NOT a T-Mobile IP address, and it is a Private IP out of a block of (7), 192.0.0.1-192.0.0.7 and is under the name DS-Lite. Under an Abuse website for IP addresses, there have been (19) complaints at the time when i counted. Everyone is complaining of either being hacked or being under the spell of a spy app for cheating spouces. The sky app they are using only needs the phone number and the app produces all kinds of data from an Unjailbroken iPhone or in their case they are using a iPad Mini, also Unjailbroken. I believe the app is a subscription of $60 per mounth for unlimited phone numbers. There are about (11) of these apps.
T-Mobile is replacing my Pixel with a *NEW* Replacement Pixel 6 Pro and replacing the SIM. But I tried explaining to them, that the app hacks mobile devices via their phone number. once they run the number, they will have access to IMEI and SIM #s. So i'm guessing i might have to do a clean slaght protocal....change everything, including the number as well....
I put my phone in airplane mode for about a minute and turned it back off and I had a different ip address. You could also try using a VPN.
This seems rather sophisticated, what is being exploited? Server side or local?
I'm not saying it doesn't exist but how do you know this is happening, do you have a link to something about it, sky spyware didn't fetch much.
I know they had spyware that would be sent in the form of a sms text and it was mostly patched but this is super high level, government tier, multiple 0days being used etc. aka not $60 a month
ChongoDroid said:
This seems rather sophisticated, what is being exploited? Server side or local?
I'm not saying it doesn't exist but how do you know this is happening, do you have a link to something about it, sky spyware didn't fetch much.
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I know they had spyware that would be sent in the form of a sms text and it was mostly patched but this is super high level, government tier, multiple 0days being used etc. aka not $60 a month192.0.0.4 is only showing as internal IP on certail apps and under "About Phone". Other apps show what it should be.
ChongoDroid said:
This seems rather sophisticated, what is being exploited? Server side or local?
I'm not saying it doesn't exist but how do you know this is happening, do you have a link to something about it, sky spyware didn't fetch much.
I know they had spyware that would be sent in the form of a sms text and it was mostly patched but this is super high level, government tier, multiple 0days being used etc. aka not $60 a month
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Also, every person i ran into who are ALL on different networks and i have (2) active devices, on 2 different carriers, are all showing 142.0.0.4. So they are not only connected to my device, but most if not all of my contacts throughout the USA....
Blade22222 said:
I put my phone in airplane mode for about a minute and turned it back off and I had a different ip address. You could also try using a VPN.
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VPN works but way too slow. Resetting the Network and airplane mode return the same 142.0.0.4
Where did you hear that this spyware only needs your phone number is what I'm asking.
I think 142 range is a loopback IP iirc
DS-lite is ipv6 handing out ipv4 IPs
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AndroidAddict420 said:
The internal IP is showing as 142.0.0.4 which is NOT a T-Mobile IP address, and it is a Private IP out of a block of (7), 142.0.0.1-142.0.0.7 and is under the name DS-Lite. Under an Abuse website for IP addresses, there have been (19) complaints at the time when i counted. Everyone is complaining of either being hacked or being under the spell of a spy app for cheating spouces. The sky app they are using only needs the phone number and the app produces all kinds of data from an Unjailbroken iPhone or in their case they are using a iPad Mini, also Unjailbroken. I believe the app is a subscription of $60 per mounth for unlimited phone numbers. There are about (11) of these apps.
T-Mobile is replacing my Pixel with a *NEW* Replacement Pixel 6 Pro and replacing the SIM. But I tried explaining to them, that the app hacks mobile devices via their phone number. once they run the number, they will have access to IMEI and SIM #s. So i'm guessing i might have to do a clean slaght protocal....change everything, including the number as well....
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I honestly think you need to lay off on the "420", which I will point out, are numbers appearing in the IP address you are complaining about having.... 1 [42.0] .0.0.4 -- this "coincidence" makes me question your entire story.
142.0.0.4 is registered to Mitchell Telecom in Mitchell SD.
The responsible tech's name is Jonathan Charles Mueller, and you can reach him at 605-999-7519 or [email protected] -- mitchell telecom appears to be a legit ISP. Is this your home ISP? Is your phone connected to wifi while it has this IP address?
DS-Lite is a hand held video game console made by Nintendo. Its like the current iteration of "GameBoy".
Don't be so paranoid about "cheating spouse" apps. Nobody can install something by sending you an SMS. If something got installed, then rest assured, your spouse who you must be cheating on in order to be this paranoid obviously either had physical unlocked access to the device to install it, or tricked you into installing it for them. A factory reset will fix it if that is the case.
ChongoDroid said:
DS-lite is ipv6 handing out ipv4 IPsView attachment 5487215
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This is NOT my HOME ISP or Wifi, this is only on 3G, HSPA+, LTE, and 5G.
AndroidAddict420 said:
This is NOT my HOME ISP or Wifi, this is only on 3G, HSPA+, LTE, and 5G.
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I think you should read up on how these things work before supposing it's spyware.
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Here is screen shots :
1) Network Monitoring apk : 192.0.0.4 show with only data (5G) on. Where it shows (2) IPs is my 5G and my 5G Gateway, which is showing the correct TMO IP.
2) About Phone showing 192.0.0.4 in 5G.
3)Another MiSC apk showing 192.0.0.4
4)Public IP apk showing my public IP
5)termux ifconfig on 5G only
6)termux ifconfig on 5G with 5G Gateway Wifi
96carboard said:
I honestly think you need to lay off on the "420", which I will point out, are numbers appearing in the IP address you are complaining about having.... 1 [42.0] .0.0.4 -- this "coincidence" makes me question your entire story.
142.0.0.4 is registered to Mitchell Telecom in Mitchell SD.
The responsible tech's name is Jonathan Charles Mueller, and you can reach him at 605-999-7519 or [email protected] -- mitchell telecom appears to be a legit ISP. Is this your home ISP? Is your phone connected to wifi while it has this IP address?
DS-Lite is a hand held video game console made by Nintendo. Its like the current iteration of "GameBoy".
Don't be so paranoid about "cheating spouse" apps. Nobody can install something by sending you an SMS. If something got installed, then rest assured, your spouse who you must be cheating on in order to be this paranoid obviously either had physical unlocked access to the device to install it, or tricked you into installing it for them. A factory reset will fix it if that is the case.
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I am in NJ no where near SD. DS-LITE is the name the private block of (7) IPs belongs too, not a Gameboy that i am referring too. My home ISP is the TMO Home Internet.
AndroidAddict420 said:
I am in NJ no where near SD. DS-LITE is the name the private block of (7) IPs belongs too, not a Gameboy that i am referring too. My home ISP is the TMO Home Internet.
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Mine says same thing bud. T-Mobile. I'm confused, you keep saying it's showing up 142.0.0.4 but all your screenshots say 192.0.0.4
opz187 said:
Mine says same thing bud. T-Mobile. I'm confused, you keep saying it's showing up 142.0.0.4 but all your screenshots say 192.0.0.4
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192.0.0.4 i meant
AndroidAddict420 said:
192.0.0.4 i meant
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I'm pretty sure you're phone isn't hacked. Wouldn't that mean mine is too then since my ip is the same?
opz187 said:
I'm pretty sure you're phone isn't hacked. Wouldn't that mean mine is too then since my ip is the same?
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Your IP is 192.0.0.4? Where are you located and what Carrier? Are you in my contacts?
OK, let's start with DS-Lite... This means IPv6 Dual-Stack Lite, a technology protocol designed to give users virtual IPv4 addresses when only IPv6 addresses are assigned. It effectively allows IPv4 to work over an IPv6-only network.
Dual-Stack Lite enables a broadband service provider to share IPv4 addresses among customers by combining two well-known technologies: IP in IP (IPv4-in-IPv6) and Network Address Translation (NAT).
Because your network only supports IPv6, in order to maintain IPv4 compatibility, you have a DS-Lite IP.
Whois IP 192.0.0.4
Whois IP Lookup for 192.0.0.4
cleantalk.org
192.0.0.0 - 192.0.0.7
This block is used for DS-LITE, a technology for sharing an single IPv4 address among multiple broadband customers by combining IP in IP and Network Address Translation.
RFC 6333: Dual-Stack Lite Broadband Deployments Following IPv4 Exhaustion
This document revisits the dual-stack model and introduces the Dual- Stack Lite technology aimed at better aligning the costs and benefits of deploying IPv6 in service provider networks. Dual-Stack Lite enables a broadband service provider to share IPv4 addresses among customers by combining two...
datatracker.ietf.org
In short.... nothing to worry about. This is expected on IPv6-only networks
AndroidAddict420 said:
VPN works but way too slow. Resetting the Network and airplane mode return the same 142.0.0.4
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If you're that worried, I wouldn't think a VPN would be "way too slow".
But, you can also just create a new APN and set the protocol to IPv4 only.