The old dun APN doesn't work because google now allows carriers to block it, i ran settings put global tether_dun_required 0 as superuser, and got no result...
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true give DNS probe No Internet on the connected device
XDA451 said:
The old dun APN doesn't work because google now allows carriers to block it, i ran settings put global tether_dun_required 0 as superuser, and got no result...
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true give DNS probe No Internet on the connected device
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Yep, same thing on Sprint. I tried all the old tricks and nada. No data would pass. Then after days of trying everything I found this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/how-to/how-to-disable-carrier-tether-check-t3701836
It works on Sprint so. It's a long process but it worked. Since I a am already rooted I only did the bind Carrier Entitlement section.
Hope it works for every carrier that needs it.
tgrgrd00 said:
Yep, same thing on Sprint. I tried all the old tricks and nada. No data would pass. Then after days of trying everything I found this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/how-to/how-to-disable-carrier-tether-check-t3701836
It works on Sprint so. It's a long process but it worked. Since I a am already rooted I only did the bind Carrier Entitlement section.
Hope it works for every carrier that needs it.
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Nope, Didn't work.
XDA451 said:
The old dun APN doesn't work because google now allows carriers to block it, i ran settings put global tether_dun_required 0 as superuser, and got no result...
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true give DNS probe No Internet on the connected device
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Just a question here but why do you need it? Tmob gives unlimited tethering in the plans now.
yeah, if you have the tmobile ONE plan.. just turn on hotspot, set up a password and have another device connect..
no root needed.. no special edits or anything, it just works now..
have you tried the magisk module "tethering enabler" ?
dadoc04 said:
have you tried the magisk module "tethering enabler" ?
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Still throttled to half megabit.
xlr8shun said:
yeah, if you have the tmobile ONE plan.. just turn on hotspot, set up a password and have another device connect..
no root needed.. no special edits or anything, it just works now..
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I'm talking about unlimited on the ONE plus plan, you get 10GB's before throttled to 3G speed. I'm throttled now and I want to bypass it.
Worked for me.
But I am dealing with some throttling issues? Like If I speed test getting like 80^ 25v. But go to stream a movie. Slowww... and then went to torrent on laptop getting like 60kbs download. I saw something about changing the APN might help the torrenting but doesn't allow apn changes on Pixel 2 XL.
and on a small note I do have ONE Plus plan. and about 300 mb in so far.
T-Mobile user here.
1. Buy a VPN
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ardadem.vpntethering&hl=en
3. Enable hotspot, run VPN Tether, and you're good!
RiffyDivine said:
Just a question here but why do you need it? Tmob gives unlimited tethering in the plans now.
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xlr8shun said:
yeah, if you have the tmobile ONE plan.. just turn on hotspot, set up a password and have another device connect..
no root needed.. no special edits or anything, it just works now..
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T-mobile caps tethering speed at 500kbps.
XDA451 said:
The old dun APN doesn't work because google now allows carriers to block it, i ran settings put global tether_dun_required 0 as superuser, and got no result...
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true give DNS probe No Internet on the connected device
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Change the T-Mobile APN protocol to "IPV4" (not IPV6 or IPV4/IPV6) after editing build.prop and setting tether_dun_required 0. That should do it.
Still working with February patch?
ryanbin said:
Change the T-Mobile APN protocol to "IPV4" (not IPV6 or IPV4/IPV6) after editing build.prop and setting tether_dun_required 0. That should do it.
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Can anyone else confirm if this method works currently with February security update? I haven't tried yet but going to very soon as I also have TMobile and would love to bypass tether checking.
It seems to be working
dubt17 said:
T-Mobile user here.
1. Buy a VPN
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ardadem.vpntethering&hl=en
3. Enable hotspot, run VPN Tether, and you're good!
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Right now using the default T-Mobile APN (no dun) on Android 7.0 and getting LTE speeds. Personally I use NordVPN and I love it.
I would test on Oreo but LOS on the Exynos S7 has som RIL issues at the moment it seems.
KevTheGuy said:
Right now using the default T-Mobile APN (no dun) on Android 7.0 and getting LTE speeds. Personally I use NordVPN and I love it.
I would test on Oreo but LOS on the Exynos S7 has som RIL issues at the moment it seems.
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So I was using the Tether mod zip and notice as of the past few weeks ive only been getting half a megabit...
This suggestion did work well, but is there any other way to do this without the extra apps? Something built n2 a rom?
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
j2gifted said:
So I was using the Tether mod zip and notice as of the past few weeks ive only been getting half a megabit...
This suggestion did work well, but is there any other way to do this without the extra apps? Something built n2 a rom?
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
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I only know of VPN Tether app, which requires root, and PDANet+ also works. I don't think there's a ROM with a feature to bypass Tethering throttling, sorry man.
KevTheGuy said:
I only know of VPN Tether app, which requires root, and PDANet+ also works. I don't think there's a ROM with a feature to bypass Tethering throttling, sorry man.
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I miss the good ol days when tethering was easy lol. Is there a thread on PDAnet?
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j2gifted said:
I miss the good ol days when tethering was easy lol. Is there a thread on PDAnet?
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I didn't find an official one but anyway here is the playstore link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdanet&hl=en_US
I think the free version limits you to 5GB every time you connect, or something like that. I bought the paid key which is like $8, but no limits, so that's pretty cool, but kinda expensive lol.
I tried it this morning omw to work, and I didn't see much of a difference in speed. May have been the area I was in.
In still on the Galaxy S6 Edge and was considering getting a new phone to get around this... But based on what I'm reading, the limitation is the same with all phones? I may as well just throw an Oreo rom GS6e since it's still solid.. right?
Did you try the other workaround with the VPN tether app? That worked pretty well for me.
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Not sure how it works for T-Mobile, but I know that Three in the UK detect tethering using the TTL. The way I understand it is the mobile operator looks at the TTL of packets going through the network. Windows default TTL is 128 hops, android is 64. Therefore any packets with a TTL of more than 64 hops is from a tethered device. However, it's possible to change this in windows, just set the TTL to 65, so that after the hop to your phone it's down to 64 and looks like a regular packet coming from your phone.
YMMV and it depends how your mobile operator, but whenever I tether my laptop it doesn't use any of my tethered data allowance.
To change TTL on windows, you just need to create a registry key <Insert usual 'messing with your registry is a bad idea if you don't know what you're doing' text>. Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
Create a new DWORD (32-bit) called 'DefaultTTL' and set its value to 65, then restart for good luck. If you want to undo this, you can either just change the value to 128 or delete the key.
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This is the first time I have posted here so I do not know if I put this in the right area, sorry if I did not.
I have the ATT sgh-i467 note 8.0 and I have been trying to use wifi tethering. After doing some investigation, it turns out that ATT blocks tethering unless you pay them a tethering fee or buy the 5 GB plan, What BS that is. I have tried to find a work around and there does not seem to be one.
Has anyone found a wifi tether work around for the ATT note 8?
kramerica099 said:
This is the first time I have posted here so I do not know if I put this in the right area, sorry if I did not.
I have the ATT sgh-i467 note 8.0 and I have been trying to use wifi tethering. After doing some investigation, it turns out that ATT blocks tethering unless you pay them a tethering fee or buy the 5 GB plan, What BS that is. I have tried to find a work around and there does not seem to be one.
Has anyone found a wifi tether work around for the ATT note 8?
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I use this. It works for me.
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
esoh said:
I use this. It works for me.
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
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Have you tried the FoxFi app?
chuckr01 said:
Have you tried the FoxFi app?
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I have tried it and all the other adhoc wifi tethers, they will not work on the new phones and tablets and the carriers have tethering locked out in the device. I was hoping had found another way to do this without a hack.
esoh said:
I use this. It works for me.
I tried this but it did not work, one of the things I could not do was:
Step 10. Scroll down and make sure “MSS clamping” and “Routing fix” are both checked on.
I did not have mss clamping
Did you try this on a ATT note 8.0?
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I use the native tethering after freezing at&t all access, you can also delete it if you don't want to freeze it.
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photrash said:
I use the native tethering after freezing at&t all access, you can also delete it if you don't want to freeze it.
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I just froze it using titanium back up and restarted it. I went to settings then to more settings and I did not see the native tethering show up. Did I miss something?
hemsubli large
SUCCESS!!
The freezing of the att access app worked but it did not bring up the native tether option. I tried foxfi, I could get the computer to connect but it would not go to the internet, so then I tried tetherfy and that worked. I am sending this right now tethered to my note 8.0.
Screw ATT, it makes me so mad that these USA carriers try to screw everyone, I love it.
Thanks,
kramerica099 said:
I just froze it using titanium back up and restarted it. I went to settings then to more settings and I did not see the native tethering show up. Did I miss something?
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if you don't have it try an app like tethering shortcut in the playstore
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kabasoft.util.TetheringShortcut
photrash said:
if you don't have it try an app like tethering shortcut in the playstore
Thanks, that is perfect, that option is what I could not see. Perfect!!
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any way to auto kill allaccess?
Thanks to all on here, I was able to get my tether working. I was bummed though to find it disabled the AT&T data widget, as I used that to keep an eye on data used.
Well, I messed around and here is what I discovered...
I un-froze allaccess in Titanium and rebooted. After rebooting I was able to restore the allaccess widget (though tethering was again crippled). I then converted allaccess from a system app to a user app using Titanium, then forced closed it. I was then able to tether again, and the data widget still remained active. This works great until I reboot the unit, then I just need to force close the allaccess again to tether.
I am wondering if there is a way to automatically force close the program upon startup? This would allow use of the widget to monitor data without having to manually fc the allshare program.
Anyone know how to accomplish this?
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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What's UA?
Rickdaddy said:
What's UA?
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Chrome plugin. "User Agent"
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ad78 said:
Chrome plugin. "User Agent"
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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thank you
Just to clarify, You're only using Safari browser on your Mac? I take it that if you use Firefox it wouldn't work?
For those using a OpenVPN Client app has it already changed to IPV4/IPV6. I'm curious if you would have to create a new APN anyway or just use the APN that you're already on that is already switched to IPV4/IPV6?
I'll test it out as soon as I run over, which is soon and will report back.
ad78 said:
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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iunlock said:
Just to clarify, You're only using Safari browser on your Mac? I take it that if you use Firefox it wouldn't work?
For those using a OpenVPN Client app has it already changed to IPV4/IPV6. I'm curious if you would have to create a new APN anyway or just use the APN that you're already on that is already switched to IPV4/IPV6?
I'll test it out as soon as I run over, which is soon and will report back.
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im using safari and chrome. i tried downloading safari and i got flagged by t-mobile. im happy with Safari and Chrome so im all good.
and by the way, we have 2 ipad's and tablet and no issues connecting with my note 3 with this setup i posted.
you have to create a new APN since the stock APN is not editable, blurred everything..
Thanks a lot for the info!
Quick question (keeping in mind I have not done (wifi) tether via a hotspot:
I understand the useragent switcher is needed to surf the web via Chrome (for non-Mac users who can't use Safari) when using this thread's technique.
However if, e.g., I want to use this free hotspot tethering option (beyond the 2.5 GB of hotspot included for free by T-Mobile) to simply watch Netflix (via the app and not via the browser) on a tablet or laptop using the Note 3's data connection (as opposed to being interested in browsing the web), then am I right to assume I don't need to worry about first firing up my web browser on the tablet (e.g. Chrome and UA switcher method) to establish the data connection like some VPN's force you to do?
So far I have actually not even used ANY of the 2.5 GB included by T-Mobile (I have not done any tethering with my Note 3 yet sinceI have wifi via my cable internet at home and have not needed it on vacation yet either).
Nevertheless, I am still interested in exploring the technique described here to get it for free beyond the 2.5 GB (never know when I might be on vacation and don't want to risk going over).
PS: Here is a similar thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467193
I will try this
I am going to try this technique for the next few days. Thanks for the post! I have been using the WIFI Tether- Treve Mod for the last few months with no many issues. I did have to use the user agent switcher for chrome though. Last month I used 28GB of mobile data.
Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Processes
When i was on US Cellular There was a process that was called "synchronos" that was designed to check with US cellular's network to see if you were able to tether, and "police" the amount of data you were allowed to tether. I just switched to T-Mobile today.. I havent found that process yet.. Anyone know what process T-Mobile uses to check the status of your tethering package? I can freeze it with Titanium backup and tether all i want.
ad78 said:
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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OK, question from a noobie - at least where tethering comes in.
I've been reading this thread (forgive if I should have done this at the end of the most recent message, not familiar with appropriate
protocol) and want to clarify my own understanding while questioning UA.
I migrated from Verizon and immediately came upon the 2.5 Gig limit everyone is talking about. I found an on-line resource that showed me
how to change my Access Point Name from T-Mobile US (apn = epc.tmobile.com) by creating a new one with apn = ipv4.
Now I'm able to tether without T-Mobile sending me notifications with respect to their 2.5 Gig limit.
Question: Have I effectively by-passed their limit by doing this, or do I also have to look at UA switching? I'll have to admit I'm not at all
familiar with the UA thing.
I'm tethering my Galaxy Note 3, while my wife is tethering her Ipad 4 (using Chrome.)
Just don't want to get hit with a big bill for the extra Gigs.
Thanks a lot.
DustinD1986 said:
When i was on US Cellular There was a process that was called "synchronos" that was designed to check with US cellular's network to see if you were able to tether, and "police" the amount of data you were allowed to tether. I just switched to T-Mobile today.. I havent found that process yet.. Anyone know what process T-Mobile uses to check the status of your tethering package? I can freeze it with Titanium backup and tether all i want.
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Please post a complete apn settings please
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mattyinob said:
I am going to try this technique for the next few days. Thanks for the post! I have been using the WIFI Tether- Treve Mod for the last few months with no many issues. I did have to use the user agent switcher for chrome though. Last month I used 28GB of mobile data.
Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
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What settings do you use? I cannot get this mod to work
It's a VERY valid concern. Anyone that has hit the limit on tethering will tell you that T-Mobile DOES NOT give you more tether data and bill you later. They will stop you and suggest you purchase more. No unexpected big bills should be in your future due to tethering.
dal71 said:
Just don't want to get hit with a big bill for the extra Gigs.
Thanks a lot.
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I changed the APN Protocol to IPv4/IPv6, installed Chome UA Spoofer on my laptop, and Safari 5 works like a gem.
MUCH appreciated.
What settings do you use? I cannot get this mod to work
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I use the user agent switcher below. I have to use "Googlebot (Google's spider)" though. I can still tether to my tablet with no issues. Using APN protocol IPV4 or IPV4/IPV6 works for me as well.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher/lkmofgnohbedopheiphabfhfjgkhfcgf
So I am currently on D Stalker V6 ROM AND Comp standard kernal. I am wifi tether router app. While wifi tethering my phone wont charge when plugex in through usb port or on wall charger even though on status bar it flashes current symbol on and off. The battery keeps discharging. Phone charges fine when not tethering
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So this wouldn't work tethering to a smart tv to watch Netflix I take?
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Idiots Guide to Tethering
I know this may seem like a silly request, perhaps even an unfair one, but I've been looking for a way to tether my T-Mobile Samsung Note 3 device since I switched from Sprint using the iPhone device last November.
I downloaded Fox Fi, Hotspot Toggle, and so many other apps I read about on blogs. This is the closest one that addresses a problem I've been running into.
When it comes to technology and setting things up, I'm a complete moron. Some of the terms I know little about, which is why I'm hoping someone could post the process for setting up our phones in steps, and from what I've read so far, what web browsing software not to use or only use when tethering our devices on a Mac, iPad or other devices. I've been traveling back and forth to Fresno in Central California to care for my ailing mother, and the ony wifi signal I got was from my phone. Unfortunately, 2.5GB disappears quickly, and I can't be increasing my Hotspot data plan every time I visit home.
Thank you one and all for being supportive and understanding.
Hi
I've been using a Lollipop 5.0.1 Note 4 port ROM on my Note 3, tethering worked like a charm. I've used up to 125GB monthly for the past 4 months on T-Mobile tethering to my Mac, AppleTV, tablets, desktops, laptops... you name it. Obviously custom ROMs aren't perfect. Battery life is horrible, NFC & GPS doesn't work, Bluetooth and WiFi issues, some stock apps don't work as they should, etc...
I had to upgrade to T-Mobile's Official firmware due to a big malfunction that erased all my data and almost bricked my device. Immediately rooted and downloaded a Deodexed and Knox free Tmo firmware. In just a day I hit the cap on my 5GB tethering plan and my speeds have been reduced to 128kb... Spotify doesn't even load any music on my iPad and I don't even wanna try loading Netflix on my AppleTV.
I've been wondering wth makes a custom ROM able to tether freely and how I could apply that to my "almost" stock ROM. I've read so many threads and comments, applied some suggestions and used some apps and none works for me. I'm not a developer neither a noob, but any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks
Just wondering if there are any MODs that remove the tethering limit that T-Mobile gives ?
on my Nexus 5, i was able to tether over 25-30GB a month without a problem.
now im back to my 5GB limit ..
Thanks .
Im not bashing you I say to each his own but this is why they made tethering caps to begin with.
UltimateEnd said:
Just wondering if there are any MODs that remove the tethering limit that T-Mobile gives ?
on my Nexus 5, i was able to tether over 25-30GB a month without a problem.
now im back to my 5GB limit ..
Thanks .
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ThePagel said:
Im not bashing you I say to each his own but this is why they made tethering caps to begin with.
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jpeps3 said:
Not yet
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Some rules are just made to be broken, if I stream Netflix all month long , what's the difference if I buy a mini HDMI cable and connect to my TV ,.. than to simply tether. ?
Thanks jp
UltimateEnd said:
Just wondering if there are any MODs that remove the tethering limit that T-Mobile gives ?
on my Nexus 5, i was able to tether over 25-30GB a month without a problem.
now im back to my 5GB limit ..
Thanks .
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Was using these mods a while back, Not sure if they still work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47848091&postcount=243
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/nexus-5-tethering-block-t2512674/page76
tarroyo said:
Was using these mods a while back, Not sure if they still work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47848091&postcount=243
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/nexus-5-tethering-block-t2512674/page76
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Cool. Thanks. I'll try em.
I wonder if the same flashable zip I used on the nexus 5 would work on other devices ?
Don't wanna end up with a bricked device.
No it will not work tether. They changed. It on lg g3
Most of the MODs don't work on the G3, so far, at least none that I have seen/tried so far. It has to do with the way the G3 uses the APN and IPv6 (IPv4 works, but LTE is spotty and it also breaks tether, from what I've read), ThePagel can explain is far better than I, if he so wishes.
The best way to get it to is via the app "Wifi Tehther App", which works perfectly and masks your tether use as mobile data use and not as hotspot use.
JustLok said:
Most of the MODs don't work on the G3, so far, at least none that I have seen/tried so far. It has to do with the way the G3 uses the APN and IPv6 (IPv4 works, but LTE is spotty and it also breaks tether, from what I've read), ThePagel can explain is far better than I, if he so wishes.
The best way to get it to is via the app "Wifi Tehther App", which works perfectly and masks your tether use as mobile data use and not as hotspot use.
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I can vouch for the wifi tether app. I've been using it relentlessly and I've had zero issues.
JustLok said:
Most of the MODs don't work on the G3, so far, at least none that I have seen/tried so far. It has to do with the way the G3 uses the APN and IPv6 (IPv4 works, but LTE is spotty and it also breaks tether, from what I've read), ThePagel can explain is far better than I, if he so wishes.
The best way to get it to is via the app "Wifi Tehther App", which works perfectly and masks your tether use as mobile data use and not as hotspot use.
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Sorry what. Are the. Settings. Are you using
jpeps3 said:
Sorry what. Are the. Settings. Are you using
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Wifi Tether App G3 Settings
You can also check out his app page on other configurations and settings with the app here.
Has anyone been able to successfully use Foxfi with their new N5X? It hasn't worked for me, nor has PDANet.
I am using the phone on Verizon's network. I don't have a tethering plan.
Thanks!
Check the general forum for a way that you can edit the build prop file to enable native tethering without having to use those apps
nyjumpman said:
Check the general forum for a way that you can edit the build prop file to enable native tethering without having to use those apps
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Do you have a link to the suggested thread? I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948558&page=21
Is that what you were referring to? Did you try this? I'm wondering what it should be changed to, then I wonder how this might effect other things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3231301, I'm using it with an unlimited data plan from Verizon with no issues
nyjumpman said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3231301, I'm using it with an unlimited data plan from Verizon with no issues
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Thanks! I was hoping I didn't have to root. I'm not super savvy with that stuff.
Vic Cabrera
ClubSoda said:
Has anyone been able to successfully use Foxfi with their new N5X? It hasn't worked for me, nor has PDANet.
I am using the phone on Verizon's network. I don't have a tethering plan.
Thanks!
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You have to uncheck use google dns on the pc side in PDA Net. Just right click on the pdanet icon in the right hand side taskbar of windows then go to settings and uncheck 'use google dns'. Glad to help: happy Androiding!!!! and BTW you do not have to be rooted! Cheers
And using those apps OR the build.prop edit is still able to be seen as tethering data from carriers do to the packet types I am guessing? I've only 5GB of Tethering and was just curious about this out of general knowledge
I have a Magisk rooted Pixel 2 XL running Android Pie and had no problem editing the buildprop (net.tethering.noprovisioning=true) and adb settings (tether_dun_required 0) to enable the native hotspot and bypass the carrier tether check. Or so I thought...
Yesterday I received a dreaded text message from my carrier (Cricket): "our records indicate you have used your Cricket phone as a 'mobile hotspot' without the Cricket Mobile hotspot feature..." threatening to throttle me due to terms of use violation.
Am I mistaken that the tether_dun_required 0 adb setting disallows the carrier from being able to differentiate between tethered data usage and normal data usage by the device itself? Could this be something that is no longer working as expected in Pie? (I had tethered with this method for a while on Oreo and hadn't received a warning from Cricket until upgrading to Pie. Could be coincidental...)
Any insight is appreciated, thank you.
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I have a Magisk rooted Pixel 2 XL running Android Pie and had no problem editing the buildprop (net.tethering.noprovisioning=true) and adb settings (tether_dun_required 0) to enable the native hotspot and bypass the carrier tether check. Or so I thought...
Yesterday I received a dreaded text message from my carrier (Cricket): "our records indicate you have used your Cricket phone as a 'mobile hotspot' without the Cricket Mobile hotspot feature..." threatening to throttle me due to terms of use violation.
Am I mistaken that the tether_dun_required 0 adb setting disallows the carrier from being able to differentiate between tethered data usage and normal data usage by the device itself? Could this be something that is no longer working as expected in Pie? (I had tethered with this method for a while on Oreo and hadn't received a warning from Cricket until upgrading to Pie. Could be coincidental...)
Any insight is appreciated, thank you.
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Before I joined ProjectFi when I received these I told them to pound sand.
Every conversation I had with them was based on amount of usage, but they could never tell how the data was being consumed.
I wouldnt worry until I was given something in writing, hell even an email.
The carriers have multiple methods of detecting tethering, and there is no way to effectively hide your activity. Where you were caught tethering, I would take the threat seriously. For more details, read this: How can phone companies detect tethering, including a WiFi hotspot?
parakleet said:
Before I joined ProjectFi when I received these I told them to pound sand.
Every conversation I had with them was based on amount of usage, but they could never tell how the data was being consumed.
I wouldnt worry until I was given something in writing, hell even an email.
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I was thinking it may be a bluff based on spiked usage. I haven't nearly hit Cricket's stated throttle point of 22GB, but I would say my typical usage over the last year was maybe 4GB/mo where as this month I'm over 15GB. However, before my Pixel 2 XL I have used FoxFi on an S4 for years without a single peep from Cricket, so the instant warning after using my new Pixel 2 XL gives me pause. I definitely don't want to go back to my antique S4 but I can't be without hotspot capability. Thanks for the reply.
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I was thinking it may be a bluff based on spiked usage. I haven't nearly hit Cricket's stated throttle point of 22GB, but I would say my typical usage over the last year was maybe 4GB/mo where as this month I'm over 15GB. However, before my Pixel 2 XL I have used FoxFi on an S4 for years without a single peep from Cricket, so the instant warning after using my new Pixel 2 XL gives me pause. I definitely don't want to go back to my antique S4 but I can't be without hotspot capability. Thanks for the reply.
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I'll be in a similar situation ( BTW, would you share a guide on how to edit the build.prop mate? I can't find any),
the difference is that I'd lose my GUDP, that's a NO NO. I don't know if I'm destined to keep using my Note 4 and FoxFi...
Any help is greatly appreciated guys.
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I'll be in a similar situation ( BTW, would you share a guide on how to edit the build.prop mate? I can't find any),
the difference is that I'd lose my GUDP, that's a NO NO. I don't know if I'm destined to keep using my Note 4 and FoxFi...
Any help is greatly appreciated guys.
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If you're rooted, install BuildProp Editor and follow these instructions to unblock your native hotspot.
If you aren't yet rooted, this is the best guide I have found.
ON A SIDE NOTE, regarding my original post, I have decided to push on with tethering in spite of the warning text from Cricket. Long story short, this is my 3rd Pixel 2 XL (been searching for "the right one") and in the process of rooting my latest one, I recalled that when restoring the first one back to the stock image to return the device, I had a TYPO in my adb settings to set the DUN requirement to 0. So I am thinking that any tethering I did ON THAT FIRST DEVICE was detectable, and it may have taken Cricket some time to get around to warning me about it. Now, all settings being verified on my keeper 2 XL, I am going to "keep calm and tether on" to see if I am in the clear.
I have also applied TTL 64 using TTL Editor as an additional protection measure. Tough to say whether it's truly effective, but it's an added measure none the less.
nobaddreams said:
If you're rooted, install BuildProp Editor and follow these instructions to unblock your native hotspot.
If you aren't yet rooted, this is the best guide I have found.
ON A SIDE NOTE, regarding my original post, I have decided to push on with tethering in spite of the warning text from Cricket. Long story short, this is my 3rd Pixel 2 XL (been searching for "the right one") and in the process of rooting my latest one, I recalled that when restoring the first one back to the stock image to return the device, I had a TYPO in my adb settings to set the DUN requirement to 0. So I am thinking that any tethering I did ON THAT FIRST DEVICE was detectable, and it may have taken Cricket some time to get around to warning me about it. Now, all settings being verified on my keeper 2 XL, I am going to "keep calm and tether on" to see if I am in the clear.
I have also applied TTL 64 using TTL Editor as an additional protection measure. Tough to say whether it's truly effective, but it's an added measure none the less.
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You know what, I was thinking... Maybe using a VPN could help? This might be a good chance to find out. Do you have a VPN account? BTW, thanks for the help. I'll go try it today. I've been looking for this for weeks.
nobaddreams said:
I have a Magisk rooted Pixel 2 XL running Android Pie and had no problem editing the buildprop (net.tethering.noprovisioning=true) and adb settings (tether_dun_required 0) to enable the native hotspot and bypass the carrier tether check. Or so I thought...
Yesterday I received a dreaded text message from my carrier (Cricket): "our records indicate you have used your Cricket phone as a 'mobile hotspot' without the Cricket Mobile hotspot feature..." threatening to throttle me due to terms of use violation.
Am I mistaken that the tether_dun_required 0 adb setting disallows the carrier from being able to differentiate between tethered data usage and normal data usage by the device itself? Could this be something that is no longer working as expected in Pie? (I had tethered with this method for a while on Oreo and hadn't received a warning from Cricket until upgrading to Pie. Could be coincidental...)
Any insight is appreciated, thank you.
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I've had cricket for about 4 years, always use the buildprop trick for hotspots, bluetooth tethering, and usb tethering and have never received a message like this. That being said, I have the 2.5gb plan so I throttle much sooner than you. If they aren't bluffing, its likely I haven't received a warning just because I have so little LTE data.
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You know what, I was thinking... Maybe using a VPN could help? This might be a good chance to find out. Do you have a VPN account? BTW, thanks for the help. I'll go try it today. I've been looking for this for weeks.
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I am considering using a VPN. Have you done this with success? I have no experience with VPNs but I am thinking they are becoming more of a good idea...
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I am considering using a VPN. Have you done this with success? I have no experience with VPNs but I am thinking they are becoming more of a good idea...
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I'd like to try it as soon as I can enable tethering. I hope I'm not too dumb not to understand the steps.
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I am considering using a VPN. Have you done this with success? I have no experience with VPNs but I am thinking they are becoming more of a good idea...
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I'm sorry, it's been almost three weeks but I'm too stupid to be able to figure this out. Just can't find any answer/help in this forum anymore. What happened to this place?
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I'm sorry, it's been almost three weeks but I'm too stupid to be able to figure this out. Just can't find any answer/help in this forum anymore. What happened to this place?
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I'd like to know too. I asked this a couple weeks ago. No response
If you're rooted with magisk, there's a module for tethering.
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If you're rooted with magisk, there's a module for tethering.
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Do you know what it's called?
Are you using magisk? If so, go into the downloads and search tethering. It'll pop up.
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Are you using magisk? If so, go into the downloads and search tethering. It'll pop up.
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Which one?
The one I'm using is called tethering enabler, by stangri.
vpn should work, but it is tricky to get the vpn to pass through to the wifi hotspot.
there is a seperate app to get it to work. its possible they could notice the vpn usage (unless you try obfuscated servers) but i dont know how hardcore they are going to be about this
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vpn should work, but it is tricky to get the vpn to pass through to the wifi hotspot.
there is a seperate app to get it to work. its possible they could notice the vpn usage (unless you try obfuscated servers) but i dont know how hardcore they are going to be about this
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VPN automatically counts as tethering even if your not tethering and gets throttled.
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I've been looking through every forum and cannot find a viable solution. TTL editor doesn't seem to make a difference. Changing build prop doesn't work. WiFi tether router is a bust. And when I even turn on my VPN before I even try to tether I am throttled.
That being said, I have made progress. In no pro but I understand a little... I have just stated tinkering with "netguard" and tweeking settings then turned on "VPN Hotspot" S it's seems like in getting throttled less than normal. I'm still not happy but it's an improvement.
Anybody found a solution for that? :-(