[Q] Custom ROM and WiFi calling - T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is the WiFi calling feature part of TouchWiz? If not, is there any way to extract it and use it with AOSP ROM? I REALLY want to run some of the killer Lollipop ROMS, but I need the WiFi feature. Since it is a TMo exclusive, it would seem that the framework for it could be extracted, but then again, I have ZERO experience in attempting something like that.

nope, cant do it at this point

Kil4Thril said:
Is the WiFi calling feature part of TouchWiz? If not, is there any way to extract it and use it with AOSP ROM? I REALLY want to run some of the killer Lollipop ROMS, but I need the WiFi feature. Since it is a TMo exclusive, it would seem that the framework for it could be extracted, but then again, I have ZERO experience in attempting something like that.
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Easy use hangouts. Let's you make wifi calls on any ROM with any carrier. I use it all the time. It works great. It also eliminates the need to have a bunch of minutes.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app

is there any payment involved using hangouts to make calls, or are they completely free anywhere?
thanks!

I'm actually more interested in texts over WiFi without changing my contact number to the umpteen million people. I bet I average about 6 minutes in calls, LOL.

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[Q] WiFi calling on stock N1?

So apparently Tmo opened up WiFi calling but there's no app for most phones (http://gigaom.com/mobile/on-t-mobile...alls-are-free/).
Has anyone got the standard WiFi calling app working on the N1? Can it be done with a stock 2.3.4 phone? Is root required?
Please do not litter the thread with all the other VOIP possibilities out there, I'm only asking about the T-mobile provided app.
James Bell said:
So apparently Tmo opened up WiFi calling but there's no app for most phones (http://gigaom.com/mobile/on-t-mobile...alls-are-free/).
Has anyone got the standard WiFi calling app working on the N1? Can it be done with a stock 2.3.4 phone? Is root required?
Please do not litter the thread with all the other VOIP possibilities out there, I'm only asking about the T-mobile provided app.
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Netalk on the market is Free WiFi ans 3G Call It works Great
Yes, wifi calling is available on the N1, but AFAIK, it can't be done with a stock Android install.
I know that wifi-calling is "almost" enabled on CyanogenMod. I think it is completely ready except for the actual calling app itself. It is something that does need certain settings in the kernel, which I am pretty sure don't exist in the stock kernel. So you are only going to be able to get it with a 3rd party mod.
Here is the link to the app, but you may want to read towards to end to make sure it still works with the current releases of CyanogenMod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919486

[MOD]Add Wifi Calling for froyo based roms (T-Mobile only)

T-Mobile offers a service of using Wifi to send/receive calls rather than the cellular service. It costs minutes for Pay-as-you-go folks, but is free if you have a plan (at least in the US). The feature shows up as 'Wifi Calling' and automatically updates if you have a Wifi connection. It is really handy if yo have poor cellular reception.
There have been various P509-specific roms here with Wifi-Calling, but they were either based on T-Mobile's 2.2.2 whose performance sucked, or they didn't work for me.
Here is a flashable zip (signed) which should work in amonra and CWM, to add the relevant files and properties to any 2.2 based rom for a P500.
I've been using it on devoid with no issues.
It probably won't work on a gingerbread rom
It definitely won't work if your provider isn't T-Mobile
You should be able to install the zip and be good to go.
For reference these are the manual steps I used to get it working:
install:
system/apps/Kineto.apk
system/lib/libganril.so
system/lib/libkineto.so
system/lib/librilswitch.so
Add this to the end of build.prop
Code:
rild.libpath=/system/lib/librilswitch.so
rilswitch.vendorlibpath=/system/lib/libril-qc-1.so
rilswitch.ganlibpath=/system/lib/libganril.so
None of this is difficult, but finding all the bits and pieces took some time, and the error messages from logcat are next to worthless as far as debugging goes.
The zip does a crude hack to modify build.prop, so you should only install this once per ROM (i.e. install after reflashing a ROM, not if flashing a kernel or another mod).
I originally started this as a question in the general forum, but now that we have a solution, I was advised it probably belongs here. If them mods disagree, please feel free to delete this or that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100681
Thanks again it works!!!!
Works. Woohoo. Finally. ;-) thank you much.
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk
Thank you...
This works, thanks!!!
Will we need to wait until T-Mobile releases 2.3 for this to work on gb?
nchall said:
Will we need to wait until T-Mobile releases 2.3 for this to work on gb?
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I haven't tried it yet, so I don't know for sure, but my guess is that we will need different shared-libraries to deal with the updated 2.3 baseband. So my expectation is that we either need to wait for a 2.3update from T-Mobile, or to maybe find anothe LG phone with the same baseband that we could grab the shared-libs from.
Works perfect on devoid froyo final
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I've been trying to get TMO wifi calling working all day for my HTC HD2. I'm running a completely stock Desire HD ROM port = Android 2.2.1 w/ Sense 2.1 (CMYLXGO's). Is this ONLY going to work on a P500 or will this work on any 2.2.1 Froyo build?
OK - so I went ahead and flashed it from CWM and it all appeared to go smoothly. It installed and the app is there, but it just sits on "Enabling" once I turn the app on. I've verified that:
1. The three "*.so" files are in the "system/lib" folder
2. The build.prop file was appended and the appropriate code was added to the very end of the build.prop file
But still no love. Any thoughts/help??
For reference, I've tried a newer Gingerbread ROM and the associated TMO Wifi Calling app that's been documented to work and I have WiFi Calling working in that scenario. So I know I have correct setup (right SIM, etc...). The problem is I'm not a huge fan of that ROM and I'd really like to get it working w/ Froyo 2.2.1... Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
thnx
mgreig said:
I've been trying to get TMO wifi calling working all day for my HTC HD2. I'm running a completely stock Desire HD ROM port = Android 2.2.1 w/ Sense 2.1 (CMYLXGO's). Is this ONLY going to work on a P500 or will this work on any 2.2.1 Froyo build?
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This Wifi-Calling Build is for Optimus T (P509).
Swyped from my LG-P509 using XDA App.
will it work on Phoenix ROM 2.3.4......?
please tell me...
suyashc said:
will it work on Phoenix ROM 2.3.4......?
please tell me...
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no. you need to find a gingerbread version. I know there was one in the development section, but it's been taken down.
If anyone has one, please post!
I am looking for this as well for CM7 for my girlfriend when she leaves to study abroad.
I just read this thread....
Can someone help clarify if the .zip file in this thread is the standalone Wifi Calling app or it's a ROM that I need to reflash to my phone in order to use the hacked Wifi Calling app?
I rather not reflash, prefer to stay with the official Android 2.2.2 from T-mobile, so any advice for installing the hacked Wifi Calling app alone is most appreciated.
Thanks! My phone's the Optimus T (P509).
me4tux said:
I just read this thread....
Can someone help clarify if the .zip file in this thread is the standalone Wifi Calling app or it's a ROM that I need to reflash to my phone in order to use the hacked Wifi Calling app?
I rather not reflash, prefer to stay with the official Android 2.2.2 from T-mobile, so any advice for installing the hacked Wifi Calling app alone is most appreciated.
Thanks! My phone's the Optimus T (P509).
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It is just the standalone kineto wifi calling.
Sent from my LG-P509 using XDA App
Is this app working?
Ok. I downloaded this hacked Wifi Calling app to my phone (T-mo Optimus T P509 - Android 2.2.2 official / stock)
It unzipped, and presumably placed the files where they needed to go. Rebooted the phone.
I then checked my prepaid balance, and noted it.
Next I made sure Wifi is on and connected. Wifi Calling "blue logo" is also lit up. I used the browser to make sure internet is working on Wifi. All good.
One extra thing I did manually:
I noticed the "Use only 2G networks" setting under "Mobile network settings" is set for 2G and I "UNCHECKED" it. Not sure if causes any anomalies to the Wifi Calling hacked app.
My prepaid balance got reduced after my test call. What's going on?
me4tux said:
Ok. I downloaded this hacked Wifi Calling app to my phone (T-mo Optimus T P509 - Android 2.2.2 official / stock)
It unzipped, and presumably placed the files where they needed to go. Rebooted the phone.
I then checked my prepaid balance, and noted it.
Next I made sure Wifi is on and connected. Wifi Calling "blue logo" is also lit up. I used the browser to make sure internet is working on Wifi. All good.
One extra thing I did manually:
I noticed the "Use only 2G networks" setting under "Mobile network settings" is set for 2G and I "UNCHECKED" it. Not sure if causes any anomalies to the Wifi Calling hacked app.
My prepaid balance got reduced after my test call. What's going on?
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As I recall wifi calling also uses your minutes.
Sent from my LG-P509 using XDA App
InfiniteRisen said:
As I recall wifi calling also uses your minutes.
Sent from my LG-P509 using XDA App
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Alright then. It was my mis-understanding.
I originally thought this modified Wifi Calling app would allow Prepaid users the benefit of free calls when Wifi is present.
me4tux said:
Alright then. It was my mis-understanding.
I originally thought this modified Wifi Calling app would allow Prepaid users the benefit of free calls when Wifi is present.
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I believe this used to be true for those who were on monthly subscription plans, but from what I've heard, it uses minutes for prepaid users.
There are still benefits though, with the main one being better signal coverage. I have also heard that if you are overseas and you use Wi-fi calling to a US number, you will still be charged at the normal domestic rate instead of paying international roaming.
Do we know if there is a version of this out for Android 2.3 yet?
Jawadali said:
Do we know if there is a version of this out for Android 2.3 yet?
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Same question, different day.

Verizon Specific CloudyG3 Rom Issues/Fixes

I recently took the plunge and updated to Cloudyfa's CloudyG3 2.0+ Rom and it is super awesome. There is a HUGE General Discussion thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56644031
Here is the main Rom thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192
It is for all variants but it is a port of the GSM G3 rom. So some things aren't 100% on our VS980 roms. Just to be certain, everything is working for me but it takes a few tweaks, hence the point of this thread.
Here are the main issues off the top of my head:
Cellular doesn't work out of the box
You have to manually change it to LTE/CDMA. It took a few times to get this to work. I also use an app from the Play Store called "TellInfo" which lets you select "LTE/CDMA/EvDo/GSM/WCDMA" (which seems to work best for me). You also have to go into Settings > Tethering & Networks > Mobile Networks and select "Data Enabled" and "Data Roaming". The Network mode that seems to work best is "Global" mode.
I would advise that you check with your data plans to make sure you aren't being charged a crazy amount of money to roam on other networks. At this point (I travel), I haven't racked up any additional charges.
MMS doesn't work with the stock Messaging App
This requires downloading Textra or Hangouts for SMS/MMS handling. I like Textra.
Verizon Visual Voicemail doesn't work
I get a really weird text message when I get a voicemail. I assume this is trying to communicate to the Verizon Voicemail app. It doesn't work. I have to resort in manually checking voicemail the old fashion way. I am looking for better options
Other random facts
The keyboard no longer has arrow keys in the nav bar when typing. I've read the G3 rom keyboard is supposed to let you swipe the spacebar for left/right movement... but it doesn't work nor do I see any options.
WiFi File Sharing is gone from the G2. The G3 took this feature out, which is really really sad. A good alternative is "Samba Filesharing". Same thing except can't be launched from the Notification Shade
Otherwise, the rom is beautiful and pretty. The Xposed G3 Tweaksbox has tons of options for some really neat features. Everything else works the same/better then stock G2 software. I don't know if I could go back to the stock G2 rom after using this for a few weeks. Outside of the small issues listed above (SMS/MMS being the only semi-big one) it works and looks so good that it is a keeper.
Any additional tips and tricks to making the CloudyG3 rom work better on our VS980 Verizon LG G2s, please share!
For a Lollipop Theme using G3 Tweaksbox:
Theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=5684#downloads
Notification Icons: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717736
@player911
Although I appreciate the time you spent working this up for people, its in the wrong section.
This really should be in the Verizon specific General section (maybe q&a?)
Just to add on a bit. Any time I flash one of his ports, I just change the build prop.
I use ROM toolbox pro, light would work, but the app you really need (that's built into it) is root explorer.
I change the tele device to 10, country to US (make sure its caps) and carrier to vzw, and I never have an issue with LTE sticking or anything of the sort.
Obviously you would change the country if you don't live in the US.
I haven't done any of these changes and if seems fine...
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
Thats weird I've been running this rom on my vs980 for a few weeks now. Everything worked perfect for me without having to mess with any settings at all. Also messaging worked without a hitch. Only thing i noticed while driving was the signal would say roaming sometimes. A reboot would correct this issue. Think it has something to do with the 3g to 4g hand off.
Jeff Zaugg said:
Thats weird I've been running this rom on my vs980 for a few weeks now. Everything worked perfect for me without having to mess with any settings at all. Also messaging worked without a hitch. Only thing i noticed while driving was the signal would say roaming sometimes. A reboot would correct this issue. Think it has something to do with the 3g to 4g hand off.
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If it is roaming that means you're in a 3g area
I tried this for awhile on more than one occasion and every time, my sms would eventually take hours or days to receive. It was maddening. Did not matter what app I used, fixed apn settings, tried everything. It would work for a day or two then messaging totally fell apart.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk
Lawlrus said:
If it is roaming that means you're in a 3g area
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Are you actually roaming though? Or does it just say so?
mulhiny said:
Are you actually roaming though? Or does it just say so?
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Its cosmetic.
The reason it does it, is because the ROMs he builds are based off of international builds. So they don't cater to vs/ls980 as they use cdma
Edit: Same reason why the stock messengers won't send mms
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Also, I just flashed the new cloudyg3 2.1, (I think?) and it looks like all the normal changes I make to the build prop are already done.
Country and tele device number.
I am having MTP issue. It refuses to go into MTP mode.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
I put build.prop fix in and it did not make any difference.
Otherwise, it appear to be pretty good. But battery drain seem a bit higher than stock.
Lawlrus said:
Its cosmetic.
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Great to hear..I'll note that the G3 tweaksbox has an option to kill the roaming icon and then you can use the Verizon icons..perfect.
Since flashing this last night I've had no troubles. GPS, LTE, MTP, everything is working...
"Verizon Visual Voicemail doesn't work
I get a really weird text message when I get a voicemail. I assume this is trying to communicate to the Verizon Voicemail app. It doesn't work. I have to resort in manually checking voicemail the old fashion way. I am looking for better options"
anyone solve this? Same problem for me with any custom rom.
Does anyone know how to get the automatic login working for the my verizon mobile app? I tried inatalling the verizon login from the play store and that didnt work, so I tried restoring a backup of the app from stock and that didnt work. I converted both to system apps and that didnt work either! ? Anyone please help its important that i get this working.
mrdunn said:
"Verizon Visual Voicemail doesn't work
I get a really weird text message when I get a voicemail. I assume this is trying to communicate to the Verizon Voicemail app. It doesn't work. I have to resort in manually checking voicemail the old fashion way. I am looking for better options"
anyone solve this? Same problem for me with any custom rom.
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I gave up on VVM a while ago. Had to call Verizon and have them deactivate it. Now I just get a regular notification when I have a VM.
The only good alternative to actual VVM I've found is Google voice.
How does CloudyG3 perform compared to an AOSP rom on our G2? I'm running AICP right now and love the stock feel, but have some issues like GPS. Is the G3 UI that much better than AOSP?
com.android.phone keeps crashing on me.. basically making the phone useless on this rom. Anyone else have this issue? If so.. any luck fixing it?
Lawlrus said:
@player911
Although I appreciate the time you spent working this up for people, its in the wrong section.
This really should be in the Verizon specific General section (maybe q&a?)
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Well my intention was to put it in the VS980 General Section. Im not sure if it got moved or where it currently is, as I am on mobile.
I am running 2.0 and heard 2.1 has the phone force close that prevents usage. It appears some people experience this while others dont. Could depend on previous rom.
Im in no rush to update. I'll check out the build prop changes. I have root explorer. Although I thought that this was the purpose of the aroma installer.
I have selected the Verizon icon set in G3 Tweaksbox but still see the occasional Roaming icon. Not a big deal. Still works fine.
arctic84 said:
com.android.phone keeps crashing on me.. basically making the phone useless on this rom. Anyone else have this issue? If so.. any luck fixing it?
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I had the same exact issue so I was forced to downgrade to 2.0, and the dev didn't really seem to know how to fix it, although 2.0 is truly great on the VS980. Would be great to be able to run 2.1, although I was able to get it to work as soon as I changed it from global mode to any other mode that started to crash.
arctic84 said:
com.android.phone keeps crashing on me.. basically making the phone useless on this rom. Anyone else have this issue? If so.. any luck fixing it?
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2.1 worked fine for me no issue for two days. You either didn't clean flash, or did something wrong.
Sent from my Vs980 running Validus 4.4.4
Lawlrus said:
2.1 worked fine for me no issue for two days. You either didn't clean flash, or did something wrong.
Sent from my Vs980 running Validus 4.4.4
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KK baseband - check
full wipe - check
2.1 rom - check
What am i doing wrong?
arctic84 said:
KK baseband - check
full wipe - check
2.1 rom - check
What am i doing wrong?
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You tell me. It works fine.
You restoring system apps and or data?
Using xposed modules?
Flashing a different kernel?
Removing system apps?
Flashing any mods such as status bar with the ROM?
You check md5?
Using twrp 2.8.1?
Sent from my Vs980 running Validus 4.4.4

[Q] Most stable custom ROM

Folks
Which one is the most stable custom ROM available for nexus 6? Or is it that if I'm looking for stability, I should stick with the stock ROM?
Also, once the phone is rooted, is it true I cannot accept OTA updates from google?
Thx
It's true you can't accept ota with root. For the most stable rom I can't speak much on that. I've been using sinless because it's based off stock and it's very stable. I know cleanrom is also stable since I've read through that whole thread. Maybe watch the review videos of roms. I can't remember what section that's in but he does a great job showing all the features and stability of each one. Good luck.
Edit. Here is the review thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2992769
Another rom reviewer gave chroma (my rom) a 10/10 for stability.
Take it how you see it, I personally test my builds for stability and don't push releases unless I'm happy with it. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. I'm very active in the thread to the user's of the rom.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
This is a nexus phone so all ROMs are stable unless someone did a really crappy job. Only bad coding causes instability because unlike OEM phones, everything is available to the community so no dirty hacks required.
do you know which of the ROM's have a blocking mode for calls at night? I had one running on my s4 but can't remember the name of the ROM. With blocking mode, the calls directly went to voicemail which showed the caller my phone was just off. If I use llama, the phone still keeps ringing for the caller which may lead them to think I'm ignoring them
Thx
sam008 said:
do you know which of the ROM's have a blocking mode for calls at night? I had one running on my s4 but can't remember the name of the ROM. With blocking mode, the calls directly went to voicemail which showed the caller my phone was just off. If I use llama, the phone still keeps ringing for the caller which may lead them to think I'm ignoring them
Thx
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I use Root Call Blocker (RCB). You can choose which method of call rejection you want for individual contacts or all calls. One reason to love Nexus devices. No extra features you may or may not want. I just add what I need as I go.
Any ROM that allows you to use both the 4g and wifi radios to do heavy downloads?
Thx
sam008 said:
Any ROM that allows you to use both the 4g and wifi radios to do heavy downloads?
Thx
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Novel idea, try reading the ROM threads. Sometimes you should do your own legwork, otherwise this thread will drag on Forever with all these "any rom with..." Questions

Am I the Only One with Trouble Tethering After Switch from Nougat to Oreo or Pie?

Tether was working fine on Nougat, after adjusting Windows with TTL, a changed user-agent, etc., and then in Android adding the "dun" parameter to my APN, but with any Oreo or Pie ROM, it gets incredibly slow, as if I do not have "dun" in my APN, even when using ROMs that allow "dun" in APN.
I'd really like to upgrade from Nougat, but don't want to give up tether.
Has anyone else faced this issue and prevailed?
EDIT:
I flashed OOS Oreo, tried what settings I could with no good results, then flashed 4.5.1 firmware and modem into it to see if older firmware was the solution, tried what settings I could to no avail.
Back on Nougat now, which does the job just fine.
Alas however, I may never be able to buy a new phone, unless Nougat can be installed onto it.
You're certainly not the only one. Tethering support is getting harder as carriers find ways of making it more restricted. There are ROMs and Devs that have worked on it with mixed results. It's possible with enough leg work you might get it working on a particular ROM, if you can get the dev to work with you on it. Otherwise it's luck of the draw whether you can find a ROM that will work in your particular case.
Telephony is getting complicated and there are more people concerned with VoLTE and the like. Look what a mess that still is on custom ROMs.
Does anyone know of any ROMs where this is actively being fixed? That is, one can tether without degradation, as one used to be able to do in Nougat? Tethering works, it's just horribly slow.
pbergonzi said:
Does anyone know of any ROMs where this is actively being fixed? That is, one can tether without degradation, as one used to be able to do in Nougat? Tethering works, it's just horribly slow.
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NLOS is your best bet. If it's not working already the dev is willing to work with users to resolve issues.
Here's an example of Tethering restrictions getting worse, with Google leading the charge:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/9r6r13/tether_dun_required_no_longer_works_on_pixel_3_xl/
I'm surprised Google don't get whiplash in their haste to bow to pressure from US Carriers.
Dirk said:
NLOS is your best bet. If it's not working already the dev is willing to work with users to resolve issues.
Here's an example of Tethering restrictions getting worse, with Google leading the charge:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/9r6r13/tether_dun_required_no_longer_works_on_pixel_3_xl/
I'm surprised Google don't get whiplash in their haste to bow to pressure from US Carriers.
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Thank you @Dirk, and agreed--I'm surprised google doesn't get backlash--maybe not enough people tether?
Also surprised that more devs didn't just immediately address that--maybe not enough devs tether?
I may try NLOS, or the Magisk module--it might work.
Does anyone using NLOS know if tether works properly? I will ask in that thread also.

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