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[MOD] Enable Tethering on 4.5.91

Been Busy building, but thought id quickly help those of us that can not live with out mobile hotspot and decided to upgrade to 4.5.91. Here is the easiest way....
* prerequisites*
1. Root
2. SQlite editor from market
*Steps*
1. open SQlite editor and scroll to Settings Storage (com.motorola.android.provider.settings
2. click settings.db
3. click settings
4. go to Line 156 labled Entitlement Check with a value of 1 *EDIT* People are reporting different line numbers based off build etc, JUST Find "entitlement check"
5. Change value from 1 to "disabled" (without quotes)
6. reboot
7. enjoy

t0dbld said:
Been Busy building, but thought id quickly help those of us that can not live with out mobile hotspot and decided to upgrade to 4.5.91. Here is the easiest way....
* prerequisites*
1. Root
2. SQlite editor from market
*Steps*
1. open SQlite editor and scroll to Settings Storage (com.motorola.android.provider.settings
2. click settings.db
3. click settings
4. go to Line 156 labled Entitlement Check with a value of 1
5. Change value from 1 to "disabled" (without quotes)
6. reboot
7. enjoy
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I am on kens 4.5.91 based rom and there is no line 156, any ideas.

kens rom did not come with it pre enabled ?... well I have never ran it so i wouldnt know but if its failing due to start and saying not authorized, than you need to find the entitlement check it should be in the motorola settings one some where , I am sorry i cant be more help but if it is indeed different from some reason it is hard for me to know with out using it or having it here to search for it

t0dbld said:
kens rom did not come with it pre enabled ?... well I have never ran it so i wouldnt know but if its failing due to start and saying not authorized, than you need to find the entitlement check it should be in the motorola settings one some where , I am sorry i cant be more help but if it is indeed different from some reason it is hard for me to know with out using it or having it here to search for it
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No, it was not pre-enabled. When attempting to use mobile hotspot you get the message about the account not being authorized, because well, it really isnt.
I found the entitlement check on line 118 set to 1. Changed it to disabled, will post back with results after reboot.
[edit] Works like a charm!

I found the "entitlement check" at line 153. changed it to "disabled" and it's working. I guess it's handset dependent. Filter under "entitlement" and you'll find it.

pyro254750 said:
No, it was not pre-enabled. When attempting to use mobile hotspot you get the message about the account not being authorized, because well, it really isnt.
I found the entitlement check on line 118 set to 1. Changed it to disabled, will post back with results after reboot.
[edit] Works like a charm!
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did it work?

seattleboi1982 said:
did it work?
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yep, posting this on my laptop via hotspot.

well, like i said im on stock build right now between my stuff as long as you find entitlement and turn to disabled you be good , never the less im glad i was able to help

line 164 here, will post results

its intersting how it seems to be a different line for everybody, lol

Datblkbro said:
line 164 here, will post results
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Well im not getting the att message, but for some reason Im not getting a connection
Limited connection/no connection

Awesome, ive been looking for something like this for a while now. Worded perfectly.
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i get an error saying turn off wifi and try again. tried it with both wifi on and off with no luck. im on Fido network in canada with ATT atrix if that makes a difference.

118 for me on beta #4.5

Line 118 here for me too... works perfectly.

Seems to work ok as per the other ROMS which is good because i dont live in the USA and therefore couldnt pay for tethering if i wanted

couldn't find settings in settings.db any idea?

kumar_r100 said:
couldn't find settings in settings.db any idea?
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Press settings.db and it will open using sqlite.
sent from my unlocked MB860 via Tapatalk

Thanks! Line 118 for me on Kenneth's 4.5
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Worked here but clients can't get internet access on wifi tether neither wired.

[Q] How to enable data toggle

Now that we have root, anyone figured how to enable data toggle?
Is there a way to do it without sqllite app ($2.99)?

yoonus said:
Now that we have root, anyone figured how to enable data toggle?
Is there a way to do it without sqllite app ($2.99)?
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I have sqlite app but it does not work it gives code 14 error with i try to open settings.db. From what I see others are saying its because of the stock kernel preventing settings.db from being access by sqlite. I am looking into it i'll let you know if I find out something.

Data Togles
There is a way to do it posted in the Sprint forum.
I can confirm that it does work with the ATT variant.
I tried it and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
[MOD] Enabling "Hidden" Quick Tiles
*in the forum it tells you how to do it with another editor. (a free one)

johnjohn2014 said:
There is a way to do it posted in the Sprint forum.
I can confirm that it does work with the ATT variant.
I tried it and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
[MOD] Enabling "Hidden" Quick Tiles
*in the forum it tells you how to do it with another editor. (a free one)
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I tried with SQLite Debugger app. I added MobileData and Data to the value.
The values are updated correctly.
After I reboot, I cannot see Mobile data toggle. I have also tried just adding MobileData. That too did not work

Google around for the app and download it for free and install it. Then follow this link. It worked for my AT&T S5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
Sent from my "ROOTED" SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

SQLite Editor works
Thanks. I got 'SQLite Editor' and it worked.
After reboot, I was able to view MobileData in the toggles.
First time when you click the toggle, it brings up the setting page to enable Mobile data.
After that, it behaved as normal toggle.
I had tried below apps - But did not work.
sqlite Database Editor - This never completed loading Application database. Hence did not work
SQLite Debugger - I was able to modify settings.db. When I run the query again after reboot, I could see the modified value.
But toggle was never visible. After installing SQLite Editor, when I ran the query, MobileData was not there.
So I assume, SQLite Debugger never changed settings.db. I had system partition mounted as rw using root explorer.

yoonus said:
Thanks. I got 'SQLite Editor' and it worked.
After reboot, I was able to view MobileData in the toggles.
First time when you click the toggle, it brings up the setting page to enable Mobile data.
After that, it behaved as normal toggle.
I had tried below apps - But did not work.
sqlite Database Editor - This never completed loading Application database. Hence did not work
SQLite Debugger - I was able to modify settings.db. When I run the query again after reboot, I could see the modified value.
But toggle was never visible. After installing SQLite Editor, when I ran the query, MobileData was not there.
So I assume, SQLite Debugger never changed settings.db. I had system partition mounted as rw using root explorer.
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How did you do it? I tried but I keep getting code 14 error. Then I tried to copy the settings.db to SD card I was able to edit it without error. Then I copy it back to the original folder but then when I reboot it freezes at the att logo. I need help any idea.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Free mobile app

good luck
vat829 said:
How did you do it? I tried but I keep getting code 14 error. Then I tried to copy the settings.db to SD card I was able to edit it without error. Then I copy it back to the original folder but then when I reboot it freezes at the att logo. I need help any idea.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Free mobile app
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Please check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
It has step-by-step on how to do with sqllite.
Also make sure you have /system mounted read-write before running the steps.
To bring back your phone back to life, please check other threads. Many people had issue S5 stopping at att boot logo. All those were related to enabling Ultra power saving mode.

yoonus said:
Please check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
It has step-by-step on how to do with sqllite.
Also make sure you have /system mounted read-write before running the steps.
To bring back your phone back to life, please check other threads. Many people had issue S5 stopping at att boot logo. All those were related to enabling Ultra power saving mode.
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I did followed it step by step and i did not enable Ultra Power Saving Mode. Also my settings.db did not contain "notification_panel_active_app_list" but "notification_panel_active_app_list_for_reset"

vat829 said:
I did followed it step by step and i did not enable Ultra Power Saving Mode. Also my settings.db did not contain "notification_panel_active_app_list" but "notification_panel_active_app_list_for_reset"
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You remind me of me. You're making it much harder than it is.
If your're getting code 14 error, then you're probably using an older version of sqlite editor, or one of the other sqlites, if I'm not mistaken. And, you're not going to get too many suggestions on where to get apps free from around here.
Now, to bring your phone back, I recommend either using my guide, or the one in the ultra power save thread. But, you only need to flash the AP file in Odin if you don't want to factory reset your phone right away.

I am using the last sqlite editor 2.1.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Free mobile app

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.

This simple tether hack still works! Neet root.

My original post on this hack is here for Samsung Galaxy S3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51105163#post51105163
I do not remember the details anymore, but I did managed to find a file somewhere in XDA forums to work with Android 4.4.2 (at least that's what I wrote down). I just tried with an AT&T S5 (rooted) and tether works fine. Tried Speedtest.net and it gave me 3-4Mbps download speed.
Here are the instructions I saved. I did not write it. These instructions are correct as it works for my phone:
I got it to work after some tinkering. Instructions:
1) Mount /system RW (I use ES File explorer)
2) Navigate to /system/app
3) Rename a total of 4 files by adding ".bak" to the end of the filename-
a- TetheringProvision.apk.bak
b- TetheringProvision.odex.bak
c- TetheringAutomation.apk.bak
d- TetheringAutomation.odex.bak
4) Paste new TetheringProvision.apk into the /system/app directory (I cant remember
whether I used the one from this thread or another, so I attached the one I used below)
5) Reboot phone. During the reboot I got the "Android is upgrading" popup with a little
loading bar.
6) The first time you turn tethering on, you need to do it by going through Settings
--> More Networks --> Tethering and Protable Hotspot --> Turn on Mobile Hotspot.
It will give you the "Please wait while verifying" and then tell you to call AT&T
to get tethering added to your plan, but just hit the OK button, and a few seconds
later tethering should start. After this, turn it back off and now use the "mobile
hotspot" app and you can configure network settings like wifi network name and password.
I was able to resolve the "unfortunately settings stopped" error by correcting the
permissions on the new TetheringProvision.apk to match the old one, rw-r-r, then I rebooted and was good to go.

big_redfox said:
My original post on this hack is here for Samsung Galaxy S3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51105163#post51105163
I do not remember the details anymore, but I did managed to find a file somewhere in XDA forums to work with Android 4.4.2 (at least that's what I wrote down). I just tried with an AT&T S5 (rooted) and tether works fine. Tried Speedtest.net and it gave me 3-4Mbps download speed.
Here are the instructions I saved. I did not write it. These instructions are correct as it works for my phone:
I got it to work after some tinkering. Instructions:
1) Mount /system RW (I use ES File explorer)
2) Navigate to /system/app
3) Rename a total of 4 files by adding ".bak" to the end of the filename-
a- TetheringProvision.apk.bak
b- TetheringProvision.odex.bak
c- TetheringAutomation.apk.bak
d- TetheringAutomation.odex.bak
4) Paste new TetheringProvision.apk into the /system/app directory (I cant remember
whether I used the one from this thread or another, so I attached the one I used below)
5) Reboot phone. During the reboot I got the "Android is upgrading" popup with a little
loading bar.
6) The first time you turn tethering on, you need to do it by going through Settings
--> More Networks --> Tethering and Protable Hotspot --> Turn on Mobile Hotspot.
It will give you the "Please wait while verifying" and then tell you to call AT&T
to get tethering added to your plan, but just hit the OK button, and a few seconds
later tethering should start. After this, turn it back off and now use the "mobile
hotspot" app and you can configure network settings like wifi network name and password.
I was able to resolve the "unfortunately settings stopped" error by correcting the
permissions on the new TetheringProvision.apk to match the old one, rw-r-r, then I rebooted and was good to go.
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I am currently running a deodexed, systemless root,xposed , etc.. KitKat rom (core prime) and I have looked and cant find an original tetherprovision.apk, just the automation...I don't really know how to proceed...do I just paste this into my system ? Im also on Sprint/Boost fyi.

[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.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

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.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

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