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[How-To] Make your Droid Bionic use Google DNS instead of VZW

I read this thread and came up with a solution that works for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18253558#post18253558
The idea behind this is that vzw DNS servers blow and are really slow. Since google is 100x larger than they vzw, if your phones were to use Google's DNS they would be faster with lookups.
Not sure if that's true, but hey I bit and made the change.
So how to do it:
Have root.
use root explorer and mount your filesystem as r/w
go to /etc and edit a file called resolv.conf
add (at the top) the following:
nameserver 8.8.8.8
save the file.
reboot your phone.
Done.
Please thank me if you find this useful, I'm kinda new here so I am thankless at the moment
**UPDATE: First thank you for the "thanks" I needed them Secondly, if this isn't working for you then you can download a progra called set dns (free) from the market and install that. It will do the same thing. Make sure you go into superuser and turn notification off if you use it because everytime it makes a dns query superuser will tell you it granted it root access. Also note that you can try the experimental option that changes the resolv.conf perm in set cpu, it will basically do the same thing I outlined above.

casca_the_immortal said:
I read this thread in Droid 3 (I have one of those as well) and came up with a solution that works for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18253558#post18253558
The idea behind this is that vzw DNS servers blow and are really slow. Since google is 100x larger than they vzw, if your phones were to use Google's DNS they would be faster with lookups.
Not sure if that's true, but hey I bit and made the change.
So how to do it:
Have root.
use root explorer and mount your filesystem as r/w
go to /etc and edit a file called resolv.conf
add (at the top) the following:
nameserver 8.8.8.8
save the file.
reboot your phone.
Done.
Please thank me if you find this useful, I'm kinda new here so I am thankless at the moment
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what do you mean, add at the top? i have 2 nameservers their. do i change the top one or just add it as a 3rd one on the top?

neckbonest said:
what do you mean, add at the top? i have 2 nameservers their. do i change the top one or just add it as a 3rd one on the top?
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You put in another one on the top (add to)
For instance...
nameserver 8.8.8.8
nameserver verizon's original one
nameserver verizon's original secondary

thanks, worked great.

neckbonest said:
thanks, worked great.
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NP Man Anytime.

sorry, thought it worked. everytime i reboot it reverts back to stock. i am saving the file before i reboot. any sugestions?

Probably an issue with permissions, what are they set to stock?

I opened the file and got:
Nameserver 8.8.8.8
nameserver 8.8.4.4
From the start.
Running stock 890

AtLemacks said:
Probably an issue with permissions, what are they set to stock?
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owner read write
group read write
others read

Even if you change the permissions or completely delete the file, when you reboot it reverts back or re-appears
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using XDA App

Can someone post the original dns
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I can't find resolv.conf any where on my DROID3.

Yeah I don't have it either.

Fail....
Everytime u reboot it goes back to stock. I think the instructions need to be more clear... tried so many things but nothing sticks
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using xda premium

If it's returning to stock, adb pull the original, edit it on a computer, put file on sdcard, make init.d script that replaces the original with the one on the sdcard, reboot, done. The init.d script should replace the file everytime at boot, theoretically "keeping" the Google DNS change. I would throw something together but my phone is unrooted as I had to take it to Verizon for some account help. I'll work on it later this week if no one has tried it by then.
Edit: If you want init.d scripts working go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294009
That's needed for this to work.

https://market.android.com/details?id=soapbox.sym3try.masqedcrusader
Been using it for a while now... Works great and doesn't revert
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk

Do u think u can create one for me....when u have time im using droidtheory 1.7 elm if can make it compatible. With that one I would appreciate it
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I'll check out making an init.d script later this week. Maybe today if I have some free time.

Another possible solution, although untested....
Edit /etc/dhcp3/dhclient.conf change the following line just above the request line:
#prepend domain-name-servers 127.0.0.1;
to
prepend domain-name-servers 8.8.8.8,8.8.4.4;

beehiveblack said:
https://market.android.com/details?id=soapbox.sym3try.masqedcrusader
Been using it for a while now... Works great and doesn't revert
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk
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Just bought it. All seems very smooth and functional. Adblock is great too. Thanks for the tip!

[Q] Wireless hotspot

Hello I have a Atrix HD, unlocked phone and the problem is everytime i try to turn on the wireless hotspot there comes a message that I have to register at ATT first and then I can activate it. Please help.
Hussain

hussain.mesiya said:
Hello I have a Atrix HD, unlocked phone and the problem is everytime i try to turn on the wireless hotspot there comes a message that I have to register at ATT first and then I can activate it. Please help.
Hussain
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What operating system are youmusing? have you rooted your phone?

marcelarr said:
What operating system are youmusing? have you rooted your phone?
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Actually I dont know if my phone is rooted or not. can you guide me a little as to how to find that out. all i know is when the guy i bought the from was waiting for a some code to come in and unlock it. it shows all the ATT&T stuff etc. Also now today I cannot find skype on my phone after i did a factory reset....

hussain.mesiya said:
Actually I dont know if my phone is rooted or not. can you guide me a little as to how to find that out. all i know is when the guy i bought the from was waiting for a some code to come in and unlock it. it shows all the ATT&T stuff etc. Also now today I cannot find skype on my phone after i did a factory reset....
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1)go to the file /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Open it on any database editor(for example - X-plore), then go on the section settings and look for the "entitlement_check" field and change its value to 0 or default.
2)Some says also you have set your access point(apn), change apn type to - default,tether
I did it, and I can connect to my hotspot but there aren't any internet.

I had the same symptom, connect to hotspot but no internet access until I did this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34145203#post34145203

Full instruction:
How to revive Hotspot
Install the sqlite and go to Settings Storage -> settings.db -> settings
Change the field
a) entitlement_check -> 0
b) dun_apn_changeable -> 1
In the setting of apn, type apn -> default,dun,supl
Enjoy

My Cellphone model is MB886 and it is runnin android 4.1.1. I am unable to find the settings storage using the SQlite. Any ideas why ?
My problem I will again regurgigate is that whenever I turn on mobile hotspot it says you have to first make an account on ATT&T, same is the case with all other tethring.
Hussain
activecs said:
Full instruction:
How to revive Hotspot
Install the sqlite and go to Settings Storage -> settings.db -> settings
Change the field
a) entitlement_check -> 0
b) dun_apn_changeable -> 1
In the setting of apn, type apn -> default,dun,supl
Enjoy
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Look for setting storage
Com.motorola.android.providers.setting
In sqlite or use root explore and go to /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.setting/databases
Sent from my MB886 using xda premium

Does the Nexus 5 tethering hack work on the Nexus 6?

Adding the Tethering Settings to the database still work on the Nexus 6?

Download "WiFi Tether Router" from the andriod market place. It was just updated today for lolypop build
As long as your tooted it should work.

cwwjr1681 said:
Download "WiFi Tether Router" from the andriod market place. It was just updated today for lolypop build
As long as your tooted it should work.
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Or use HotSpot Toggle.....been using it on my last two or three phones.
Must be rooted. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot
EDIT: link fixed......I hope

JoeJags said:
Or use HotSpot Toggle......https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot.......been using it on my last two or three phones.
Must be rooted.
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Link doesn't work.

zephiK said:
Link doesn't work.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot
Sorry......made an oops.....

JoeJags said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot
Sorry......made an oops.....
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Are you sure that works on a Nexus 6 or Lollipop? It hasn't been updated since 2012.

zephiK said:
Are you sure that works on a Nexus 6 or Lollipop? It hasn't been updated since 2012.
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No......but I will tomorrow when my N6 comes in......It works on 4.4.?......no problems without any updates on any phone so far......will update this tomorrow hopefully, if nobody has tried it by then.....

BamAlmighty said:
Adding the Tethering Settings to the database still work on the Nexus 6?
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This is for sprint device.
By changing the settings database file to include
Tether_dun_required
Value=0
It did not work.
But when I also added (to the buildprop file) the line
net.tethering.noprovisioning
Value=true
the hotspot setting icon appeared in the dropdown menu.
Have verified data is flowing back and forth to other device.

chrisduclo said:
This is for sprint device.
By changing the settings database file to include
Tether_dun_required
Value=0
It did not work.
But when I also added (to the buildprop file) the line
net.tethering.noprovisioning
Value=true
the hotspot setting icon appeared in the dropdown menu.
Have verified data is flowing back and forth to other device.
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I also confirm that changing these settings allowed the icon to show up on the drop down menu. Followed these instructions:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/go...-kitkat-new-method-t-mobile-without-root.html
Except I run linux and I used adb to pull the settings.db file off the phone and modified it in Linux and then I copied it back. One less thing to do on the list now.

Can anybody confirm this working on T-Mobile?

charesa39 said:
Can anybody confirm this working on T-Mobile?
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Yes. I'm using the T-Mobile $30 plan, 5Gig data 100 minutes talk.

I'm not familiar with needing a "trick" to enable tethering. I have a grandfather unlimited plan with AT&T and have always tethered without issue on my Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. I am now hearing reports that tethering is in some way disabled on the Nexus 6. Is there a method to enable tethering without rooting? I really don't like to go through the hassle of rooting and like to get easy OTA updated. Thanks

ChrisDos said:
Yes. I'm using the T-Mobile $30 plan, 5Gig data 100 minutes talk.
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Nice. That's the plan I use as well. So you just followed the same steps as the Nexus 5 to edit the database settings file?

From what I have read, T-Mobile needs only to modify the settings database while sprint needs an additional buildprop modification as described earlier.

charesa39 said:
Nice. That's the plan I use as well. So you just followed the same steps as the Nexus 5 to edit the database settings file?
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The same steps in the link I posted. With the excepiton of copying the file off the device and using debian's sqllite3 to modify the file and copy it back.
I also used adb shell (from my memory):
adb shell
su -
mount -o remount,rw /system
echo "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" >> /system/build.prop
exit
exit
adb reboot

cwwjr1681 said:
Download "WiFi Tether Router" from the andriod market place. It was just updated today for lolypop build
As long as your tooted it should work.
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Did not work for me, no wifi visible from other devices.

ChrisDos said:
The same steps in the link I posted. With the excepiton of copying the file off the device and using debian's sqllite3 to modify the file and copy it back.
I also used adb shell (from my memory):
adb shell
su -
mount -o remount,rw /system
echo "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" >> /system/build.prop
exit
exit
adb reboot
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Ah. I see. You actually modified the build.prop instead of the database file. Right on. I didn't know that would work as well. Thanks!

charesa39 said:
Ah. I see. You actually modified the build.prop instead of the database file. Right on. I didn't know that would work as well. Thanks!
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Actually I modified both. I just made my life easier by using linux sqlite3 to modify the file instead of finding an android specific sqlite3 to install on the phone.

ChrisDos said:
Actually I modified both. I just made my life easier by using linux sqlite3 to modify the file instead of finding an android specific sqlite3 to install on the phone.
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Oh. Okay. I don't have a Linux machine, so it was easier for me to just use the SQLite Editor app on my N5 to change it.

In regards to T-Mobile, I can confirm this:
I am a long-time T-Mobile customer. I am on a grandfathered plan with the original $20 truly unlimited data add-on plan. This includes NO tethering allotment.
I performed the "tether_dun_required=0" hack, and I can now properly tether, even though I have no tethering provisioned on my T-Mobile account.
As a matter of fact, once I added the tether_dun_required=0, then rebooted my phone, I now have a Hotspot icon in the pull-down shade that was not there before I did the hack. (See screenshot below).
As a sidebar, I did not have to edit the build.prop file to get this to work.

Sprint Nexus 6 Wifi Tethering *root* UPDATED WORKING

Has anyone got "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to work? I am able to toggle portable wifi tethering set it up and connect but will pull no data .
UPDATE
Got it to work after installing Sqlite editor from GPS.
Instructions: Open Sqlite editor navigate to data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db > click on Global > add string Setting.db addition of tether_dun_required value 0
Then open root explorer and open build.prop add net.tethering.noprovisioning=true to bottom
Reboot=Profit

wytecaztle said:
Has anyone got "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to work? I am able to toggle portable wifi tethering set it up and connect but will pull no data .
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Have you also added the line
tether_dun_required
Value=0
To the settings database in data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases under the global tab

I'm going to try this for t mobile hope it works

It jas been mentioned before that tmobile users need to only modify the settings database. There is a thread that mentions these details 3 or 4 pages back...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775

chrisduclo said:
It jas been mentioned before that tmobile users need to only modify the settings database. There is a thread that mentions these details 3 or 4 pages back...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775
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doesn't the build.prop trick do the job as well?

For sprint device i did both with successful results.

For Sprint, I only added tether_dun_required, rebooted and it worked. This was after I factory reset, however. It didn't work before that for an unknown reason.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

What app did you guys use to edit the database?

jumbodogs said:
What app did you guys use to edit the database?
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Sqlite editor. I can try and create a flashable zip that does the same thing sometime today so it's easier for everybody. I'd have to test it myself of course.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Thanks to everyone here!
Mods Can you move to General section please.

Hey all. Are you guys using the Nexus 6 from the GPS or from Sprint? I got mine from Sprint, rooted and added lines to setting.db and build.prop factory reset and still can't even toggle Portable Wifi without getting Tethering or Hotspot Error....
My next task is to flash the factory rom direct from dev.google

I am unable to Wi-FI tether even after doing both tether_dun_required and the net.tether.noprovisioning in the build.prop. Bought straight from GPS, so not sure what I am doing wrong :/
EDIT:
It was a typo by me, the actual string is "net.tethering.noprovisioning"... "tethering" not "tether" after fixing this, all works well. I'd advise anyone struggling to just give spelling another check.

bymoe1up said:
Hey all. Are you guys using the Nexus 6 from the GPS or from Sprint? I got mine from Sprint, rooted and added lines to setting.db and build.prop factory reset and still can't even toggle Portable Wifi without getting Tethering or Hotspot Error....
My next task is to flash the factory rom direct from dev.google
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Hey all,
So I had to edit the two files in a specific order. Here's what worked for me on a Sprint Nexus 6.
- Root device
- add the additional line for build.prop
- factory reset
- check to see if you can toggle WiFi tether/hotspot from settings [if so continue]
- add line value to settings.db
- soft reboot
Hope it works.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

great write up, i make it work using the directions provided..!
now anyone can make a mod for this? like APK or flushable zip?

bymoe1up said:
Hey all,
So I had to edit the two files in a specific order. Here's what worked for me on a Sprint Nexus 6.
- Root device
- add the additional line for build.prop
- factory reset
- check to see if you can toggle WiFi tether/hotspot from settings [if so continue]
- add line value to settings.db
- soft reboot
Hope it works.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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Just to share what worked for me. It wasn't working for me initially on a Sprint N6 either, but I really didn't want to factory reset. I was able to just recreate the steps you did but replacing the factory reset with a soft reboot and now it's working.
Since I had already made the changes unsuccessfully, I did have to delete then re-add the entries since it does seem to matter the order they were done.
**edit: welp, Nevermind. It worked a few times but now I'm back to seeing the error saying I may not be subscribed.
**edit #2: I had the letter t in "true" capitalized. Changed it to lower case, reboot and it's been working for two days!

For those that don't want to edit files (but don't mind spending a couple bucks)... I can confirm that "WiFi Tether Router" app is working as well.
Settings for the N6, as provided by the dev:
Interface wlan0
Method 2
Channel 1
Encryption wpa2-psk
"No Firmware Reload" <- UNCHECKED
Verify those, reboot, then open and enable (Root required for it to reset the radio).
*Edit: clarity

From what I could gather from the thread and personal trial and error, this is what worked for me.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I missed anything. Typed this up on my Nexus 9 tethered from my Nexus 6. :laugh:

Thanks for this. Worked perfect for me.

mengy007 said:
From what I could gather from the thread and personal trial and error, this is what worked for me.
1. Unlock
2. Root
3. Download root explorer and sqlite editor
4. Open sqlite editor
4.a - under the files tab navigate to "data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global"
4.b - click the + symbol to add a new entry
4.c - In name section put "tether_dun_required" all lower case exactly as it appears here.
4.d - In value section put "0" thats the number zero.
4.e - click save and exit program.
5 Open root explorer
5.a - Under the root tab browse to "/system"
5.b - long press on file "build.prop" choose "open in text editor" choose "yes" to remount as read-write and continue
5.c - add this as a new line to the bottom of the file "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" all lower case exactly as it appears here. Just 1 uppercase letter here can make it not work.
5.d - save and exit
6 Reboot
7 Native tethering should work now.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I missed anything. Typed this up on my Nexus 9 tethered from my Nexus 6. :laugh:
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This is what i did and worked for me and i only had to edit build.prop using the phone. I'm sure that it will work for everyone else. I'm also wondering if there is a way to edit/add the line we need for build.prop without having to root? something like "build.prop net.tethering.noprovisioning=True" in adb shell and it will add the line for us? hope someone can answer this for me please.
1. 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 this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
Edit the Build.Prop
6. Then open root explorer and open build.prop add net.tethering.noprovisioning=True to bottom

Thanks for the info. It works using Cricket sim
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

[Q] cannot get tethering to work for verizon

hello everyone
i cannot get tethering to work for verizon. i have tried the build.prop edits and the database sq edits as shown here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/unlimited-data-tethering-verizon-t2907119
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775/page2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/wifi-tether-t2948710/page2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775/page3
I cannot get it to work
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Josh

This is what I followed. It worked for me.
1. You need root access
2. Download "Root Browser" from the Play Store
3. Navigate to /System
4. Open "build.prop." It should give you the option to open in a text editor
5. Add "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" at the bottom - without quotations.
6. Reboot and enjoy

SmokeyMon said:
This is what I followed. It worked for me.
1. You need root access
2. Download "Root Browser" from the Play Store
3. Navigate to /System
4. Open "build.prop." It should give you the option to open in a text editor
5. Add "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" at the bottom - without quotations.
6. Reboot and enjoy
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thanks- worked for me on a different carrier

yes i did all that from the prior posts. build.prop edits and database edits. still cannot tether., get a carrier check error messagte

joshtb86 said:
yes i did all that from the prior posts. build.prop edits and database edits. still cannot tether., get a carrier check error messagte
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What Verizon service do you have. I've got the $60/2gb single line plan and the build.prop edit works great. Without the build.prop edit I get the you are not allowed to use this message.

SmokeyMon said:
This is what I followed. It worked for me.
1. You need root access
2. Download "Root Browser" from the Play Store
3. Navigate to /System
4. Open "build.prop." It should give you the option to open in a text editor
5. Add "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" at the bottom - without quotations.
6. Reboot and enjoy
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I'm on a "legacy" unlimited plan on verizon and this is the exact process that worked for me.

jawmail said:
What Verizon service do you have. I've got the $60/2gb single line plan and the build.prop edit works great. Without the build.prop edit I get the you are not allowed to use this message.
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Legacy unlimited as well

what apps are you usng to tether? what rom? where did you purchase the phone?

mattvirus said:
I'm on a "legacy" unlimited plan on verizon and this is the exact process that worked for me.
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I'm on a "legacy" unlimited plan on Verizon and this is the process that worked for me. I am in Houston and have no issues on band 4 or 13. Once you do the Build Prop edit you need to save it or it will not take, reboot and all should be good.

I'm also on the unlimited data and the build prop edit worked like a charm.

Same here. Added a line to the build prop, saved and rebooted. Tethered my ps4 just to check whether it worked just now. Works great

joshtb86 said:
hello everyone
i cannot get tethering to work for verizon. i have tried the build.prop edits and the database sq edits as shown here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/unlimited-data-tethering-verizon-t2907119
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775/page2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/wifi-tether-t2948710/page2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/nexus-5-tethering-hack-nexus-6-t2946775/page3
I cannot get it to work
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
Josh
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I have found that it depends on the tower that you are connected to. Some places tethering works perfectly, others it looks like you are connected but no data will transmit. The worst part is that I am also on a legacy unlimited plan and my work pays for the mobile hotspot option. When I call vzw support they play dumb and say they can't help since I'm not using an official verizon device... If I pop my sim card in my M8 tethering works everywhere.
I have also tried every build prop and database workaround with no luck.

Backup your data with titanium backup or something, then add the line to the build.prop file, do a factory reset, once your booted up do the sqlite edit on the settings database reboot and all should work fine. The key is the factory reset idk what happens but it's the only way I was able to get the tethering to work. Been tethering all day today when previously I could connect to hotspot but no internet access. Hope this helps.
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pwned3 said:
Same here. Added a line to the build prop, saved and rebooted. Tethered my ps4 just to check whether it worked just now. Works great
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what apps are everyone using to tether?

I'm feathering with the built in android tether using the build prop edit.
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I have edited my build.prop and can not get the tethering to work. 5.1 rooted and bootloader unlocked.
Edited
Rebooted
Checked the line to be sure it was there
Tested
N6 check for subscription
No luck...

also tethering not working on verizon, how to fix it?

eldar4uk said:
also tethering not working on verizon, how to fix it?
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Build.prop edit has always worked for me. The only times it didn't work is if there was a typo in the edit. Most time it was keyboard adding a space after one of the periods or something misspelled. I use Root Explorer and open in text editor.
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true