Hello all
I have an unrooted at&t note 3 unlocked by att
I am on the unlimited data plan and I can not tether. I tried searching google for a way to have tethering work without rooting but I was not successful in my search.
My quedtions to the experts are
1- can I get tethering to work with my att galaxy note 3 without rooting? How?
2- what are the 3rd party apps that you trust that would give me tethering for free?
3- if the only way to tether is rooting then what is the best and safiest way to do it? I am new to this and never rooted. So I would like to know the ups and downs if I did this and if its reversable and if I would continue to receive updates to the phone and the apps in it. I am asking becuase with iphone when you jailbreak you cant update anymore.
4- what is the diffrence between sim lock and regional lock? I ask becuase my phone was unlocked by att to be able to use it with other sim carriers when I was in the middle east. So is my phone sim unlocked or regionally unlocked and how to know?
Thank you so much and I am so sorry if these quedtions were answered before. But I really tried to search before I asked and with my limitd knowladge about this I did not know how.
Thank you again and looking forward to your answers.
Ok, so after wanting a G4 since the moment they were first announced with info leaks and whatnot, I finally got one, the Sprint LS991 variant and it's currently running UltraPOP AOSPish LS991 LG G4 V1.0 (the previous owner apparently was well versed in ROMs and whatnot as I try to be). The build shows as MRA58K, Android 6, etc etc all the info you folks probably know well.
I have a few questions if anyone cares to take a peek and see if I'm missing anything:
1) Right off the bat I am well aware of the ZVB update from last week that has the anti-rollback code in it so I'm going to do my very best to stay the hell away from that one but here's the actual first question: since UltraPOP is a stock ROM or built from it and not rooted is it safe to presume that any potential OTA updates will still get pulled down given enough time and I can simply choose to not install them to keep it working with this ROM?
2) This LS991 is unlocked for domestic GSM operation as the previous owner was using it with T-Mobile (verified when I first held the G4 before I went ahead with out deal). Question number two: is there any way that I can check or find out if the domestic GSM unlock that's in place was done by Sprint (meaning it should stay unlocked permanently not matter what I might do to it) or if the unlock was done by one of the methods mentioned here in this subforum for the Sprint G4? My concern of course is that if I decide to just roll it back to ZV6 (which I apparently can do at the moment and I'm considering it just to do it, I'll explain more below) and one of the unofficial "hacks" that get the domestic GSM unlock working will then fail and I'd be stuck without being able to make use of my T-Mobile service or perhaps would that mean I just have to do one of those methods to restore the unlock?
tl;dr Will the OTAs be stopped because I'm running a custom ROM but based on stock and not rooted, and is there any way to verify the domestic unlock as having been done by Sprint or, is an unlock an unlock and once it's done it's permanent, period?
Ok, as for rolling back to ZV6 I'd do that because of root, obviously, but here's the thing: for me personally I only require root for one purpose and that purpose is to install Xposed so I can make use of the Physical Button Volume Control module which lets me handle music playback controlled by the volume control buttons (long press, skip, etc). That's it for me personally - I have no other use for root so I'd be quite happy with stock non-rooted operation but unfortunately to get that proper volume rocker control I'm forced to have to root a device to get Xposed/PBVC installed and working.
If anyone has any info I'd love to hear it. I don't particularly like this UltraPOP, to be honest, I kinda like LG's stock setup and functionality but having the ability to control music playback with the volume buttons is a major thing for me so if I can make it work and I have to roll back to ZV6 to do it, then that's what I'll do. It really does mean that much to me, definitely.
Thanks for any assistance, it's appreciated greatly.
Have fun, always...
Hi all,
After unlocking my gt-i9305 4g using unlock base unlock by cable software I have no signal what so ever on my phone.
Even without the sim I dont get Emergency calls only. The phones IMEI* is intact and matches that on the box and it has been rooted for a while now and had no issues until unlocking the device. I have trawled the forums and google and cant seem to find anyone with a similar issue and Unlock base arent replying to any of my queries as they have the money now so it doesnt bother them.
The phones running android 4.3 and up until unlocking had no issues what so ever apart from occasionally having to take the battery out and do the power button ritual to get it to boot up again.
If theres anything i missed feel free to ask
Thanks in advance
So I got my new phone a day AFTER the unlock codes went offline... I've been trying to get support to get me an unlock code, but 2 e-mails and no luck so far. I've got another 3 weeks to return my phone, which I will be doing if I can't get it unlocked by then. I never noticed how much I rely on certain root applications (AdAway for one, since it is a hosts file update that keeps bloat on my phone down and works with pretty much every app).
Some thoughts on unlocking the bootloader - is it feasible to script a fastboot oem unlock <number> that just brute forces through numbers until one works? I might try this later today.
Any methods by talking to the modem directly? (I had a phone a while ago that I could use Qualcomm's tools to directly flash with)
I'm running KingRoot right now, I'm not normally a fan of such tools and so far it's been at 1% for quite some time, so I have little hope it will actually do anything.
I wonder if it might be possible to correlate unlock codes with IMEI from previous unlocks to find a way to generate these for other IMEIs? Of course, this assumes they didn't just make a database that holds a random unlock code for each IMEI.
Hopefully I can get this figured out, I like this phone, but I came from OnePlus before and may end up sending my P20 back and looking at the OnePlus 6 instead.
P-Chan80 said:
So I got my new phone a day AFTER the unlock codes went offline... I've been trying to get support to get me an unlock code, but 2 e-mails and no luck so far. I've got another 3 weeks to return my phone, which I will be doing if I can't get it unlocked by then. I never noticed how much I rely on certain root applications (AdAway for one, since it is a hosts file update that keeps bloat on my phone down and works with pretty much every app).
Some thoughts on unlocking the bootloader - is it feasible to script a fastboot oem unlock <number> that just brute forces through numbers until one works? I might try this later today.
Any methods by talking to the modem directly? (I had a phone a while ago that I could use Qualcomm's tools to directly flash with)
I'm running KingRoot right now, I'm not normally a fan of such tools and so far it's been at 1% for quite some time, so I have little hope it will actually do anything.
I wonder if it might be possible to correlate unlock codes with IMEI from previous unlocks to find a way to generate these for other IMEIs? Of course, this assumes they didn't just make a database that holds a random unlock code for each IMEI.
Hopefully I can get this figured out, I like this phone, but I came from OnePlus before and may end up sending my P20 back and looking at the OnePlus 6 instead.
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Try the Blokada app, free and open source. It also uses host files, including adaway. Needs no root. Get it from their website or f droid.
subhani said:
Try the Blokada app, free and open source. It also uses host files, including adaway. Needs no root. Get it from their website or f droid.
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Sadly, this doesn't block ads on HTTPS, things like youtube ads and such. More and more of the Internet is moving towards HTTPS, so this is starting to be a noticeable gap with Proxy/VPN adblockers. But I'll try this in the meantime, I verified YouTube ads are still present (they aren't on my phone with Adaway). Thanks for the suggestion, however.
Edit: Also, I tried AdGuard DNS and FoolDNS with the app, neither accomplished the blocking of YouTube ads.
If you do find a way to bruteforce it, by any chance, let me know. I am in the same boat, got my p20pro the day after they stopped unlocking the bootloader on request, and they are not accepting to do it trough emails
P-Chan80 said:
So I got my new phone a day AFTER the unlock codes went offline... I've been trying to get support to get me an unlock code, but 2 e-mails and no luck so far. I've got another 3 weeks to return my phone, which I will be doing if I can't get it unlocked by then. I never noticed how much I rely on certain root applications (AdAway for one, since it is a hosts file update that keeps bloat on my phone down and works with pretty much every app).
Some thoughts on unlocking the bootloader - is it feasible to script a fastboot oem unlock <number> that just brute forces through numbers until one works? I might try this later today.
Any methods by talking to the modem directly? (I had a phone a while ago that I could use Qualcomm's tools to directly flash with)
I'm running KingRoot right now, I'm not normally a fan of such tools and so far it's been at 1% for quite some time, so I have little hope it will actually do anything.
I wonder if it might be possible to correlate unlock codes with IMEI from previous unlocks to find a way to generate these for other IMEIs? Of course, this assumes they didn't just make a database that holds a random unlock code for each IMEI.
Hopefully I can get this figured out, I like this phone, but I came from OnePlus before and may end up sending my P20 back and looking at the OnePlus 6 instead.
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Send it back. OnePlus 6 or if you can wait, the pixel 3 will be a beast
Cracking the password may be possible? I'm in the same boat here. Got the phone the day off and emailed same day but no luck.
I really like the phone but I need root for bloatware tether and adblock etc.
In Huaweis email responses they said they cannot send an unlock code under any circumstances.
Jesus, add me in to the club of unlucky bastards [emoji53]
It looks like I am so used to using root for all my life and now this desperate situation is killing me.
Same here....
Yep same here it sucks....Got mine two days after they stopped offering the service....a couple of things to watch out for:
HCU-Client/DC Unlocker - It wont stay locked forever I think we all know that and I figure there is only a matter of time until HCU support the P20 Pro as they recently added the P20 Lite worth looking into and keeping an eye out on the above applications I've mentioned.
I spoke to someone I know who does remote unlocking according to him he can get a bootloader code for £60 so I will give him a go and post my results here. Even though I feel begrudged to pay £60 to do it.
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Yep same here it sucks....Got mine two days after they stopped offering the service....a couple of things to watch out for:
HCU-Client/DC Unlocker - It wont stay locked forever I think we all know that and I figure there is only a matter of time until HCU support the P20 Pro as they recently added the P20 Lite worth looking into and keeping an eye out on the above applications I've mentioned.
I spoke to someone I know who does remote unlocking according to him he can get a bootloader code for £60 so I will give him a go and post my results here. Even though I feel begrudged to pay £60 to do it.
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I will gladly buy him a bootloader unlock code for 60e if that's my only option.
Ya keep us updated. I'd probably pay as well lol although that is a bit steep.
Update
Just to update everyone, I called support and explained my situation and that I would be returning the phone if I can't get the bootloader unlocked. They seemed disinterested in trying to help me. Maybe company policy is now firm on this, but if this is their answer, they've lost a customer. I will be returning the phone in 2 weeks (I left all the packaging intact and the protective films are still on the phone), unless by some miracle I can figure out how to get it unlocked before then.
I would -NEVER- buy a PC without being able to install a different OS on it, I paid (or soon to have not paid?) $800 for this device and to not be able to do with it as I please is a huge deal-breaker. I wasn't even planning on moving away from EMUI, but to know that I can't really bugs me. Hello Huawei, goodbye Huawei.
<Sorry if I seem dramatic, I'm a little sour because, I really wanted to love this phone, but alas, someone has too tight a grip and this relationship is suffocating>
I think HCU and DC unlocker will find a way to do it
Hey guys new to this forum, I will try to get to the point. I have a galaxy s5 At&t 6.0.1 version, I have accidently deleted some messages from facebook and text messages, that I need back, I have tried all of the programs out there to restore these messages, but they all seem to want the phone to be rooted. I have read a little bit through the forums here, and have found that you can root this phone, however im not a super tech savy guy, and it seems that if you root this phone with the methods given, you would lose all of your data ? if so I would probably lose the very data im looking for, can anyone give me an explantion, as to whether I would lose my data or not, and which way would be the easiest and safest way to root the phone, or by chance if any of you tech gurus could tell me how to get back my messages in another way that would be great to, thanks for your time, Tom