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[MOD] WORKING Hotspot/Tethering WITHOUT Tethering Plan !CONFIRMED WORKING ON WEBTOP!

OK, this took a lot of trial and error, some bravery on my part, and SEVERAL calls to AT&T, but I finally got it working!* I am not a Dev anywhere CLOSE to the likes of DG, but I do have extensive knowledge of hacking mobile devices in general, GSM networks, CS/PS infrastructure, and industry experience from the NOC side of several MSOs (aka ISPs), so I tackled this problem from a "what would I implement if I were AT&T and wanted to force a tethering package on subscribers?" Point of view, and worked backwards from there.
Many have tried the solution already posted, and I give credit to the poster of that original "fix" while respectfully pointing out that using this "fix" accomplished AT&T deleting my data package twice, and provisioning a tethering plan automatically once, all automatically done by the system. This was not the solution I was looking for.
So, without further introductions/banter on my part, here is the step-by-step... I will try to keep explanations to a minimum for now, if they are asked for I will put them in post #2.
*Prerequisites: ROOT
*Tools required: Root Explorer, SQLite Editor (both available in market, yes they are paid apps but they are WORTH EVERY PENNY!)
----note: this can also be accomplished using adb and a sqlite database editor on your pc, but requires many, many more steps, and won't work after reboot unless you have a working busybox and can successfully chown/chmod the .db file after you copy it back to the device, and even then I still had trouble with it after reboot, so... I had success with these paid apps, so I'm writing the tutorial assuming you have them. If there is enough demand I'll write an alternate tutorial on how to do this using free tools.
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++++++++++++ Edited, now shorter! Thanks to all for testing these settings, the new steps are confirmed working!
*(if you used the steps prior to my editing them, you're good, your settings will work fine, the changes reflect a different, shorter way to do this)
1) Create a NEW access point setting using the following settings: (SETTINGS>WIRELESS AND NETWORKS>MOBILE NETWORKS>ACCESS POINT NAMES> {press menu} NEW APN
Name: whatever you like here, I use att
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy:
Port:
Username:
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type:
APN Type: default,agps,fota,supl,fota,tether,mms
(all settings I left blank, leave blank, make sure you press menu, save to save)</br>
2) Enable Airplane Mode
(hold power button for three seconds, select Airplane Mode)
3) Open Root Explorer
4) Navigate to: /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/
5) Click on "telephony.db"** (this should open the db using SQLite Editor)
6) Select "carriers"
7) You should see a long list of APN settings for various carriers, the ones you are interested in are rows 4, 6, and 7. Scroll ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT and the last column should be labeled "preloaded." You will notice that each is labeled "true" press and hold the word "true" in row 4 and select "Edit Field" from the pop up menu. Change the "true" to "false" and click "Save". Repeat this step for rows 6 and 7.
7b) Edit the type field of row 6. Right now the field says "tether". Change it so that it says "default,agps,fota,supl,fota,tether"
7c) Change the APN field in row 6 from BROADBAND to wap.cingular
8) Press back twice to close the SQLite editor and you should be back in Root Explorer. Close Root Explorer.
9) Disable Airplane Mode
10) Go back to the list of APNs you saw in step 1. You should see that the "locked padlock" is now unlocked on the preloaded APNs named AT&T US, AT&T US HSDPA, and AT&T TETHER. You now need to edit the one labeled AT&T TETHER. Change the following settings:
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy:
Proxy port:
APN type:
Press menu, save.
11) Select the radio button for the APN you created in step one. AT&T Tether.
12) Reboot phone.
13) Enjoy! Mobile Hotspot should now work first time no issues!
Note: (Due to some pre-existing (bug?) in the software, you do need to have wifi turned on BEFORE you enable Mobile Hotspot for it to set up properly. If you forget it will hang until you enable wifi.)
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After staying up all night to figure this out, I have confirmed that using the Webtop without dock MOD combined with mine you CAN use webtop with your 3G/H+ connection!!! No wifi required!
Steps to make this work:
1) Connect Webtop
2) Using the window that allows you to control the regular phone interface, navigate to the ACCESS POINT NAMES menu described in step 1 above.
3) Select the radio button next to "AT&T Tethering"
Done! Open firefox and enjoy!
Credits to Fenny, author of the MOD to enable Webtop without dock!
Also designgears, author of Adeo, which is necessary to run aforesaid MOD!
And to t0dbld, who contributed significantly and led the discussion that resulted in said MOD.
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If this helped you great! I'm glad I could help! I am not asking for donations! If you still feel like this saved you enough money to buy me a beer, my paypal email's in my profile.

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Thanks for the tutorial. Does this allow the laptop dock and media dock to work without using wifi?

airbillion said:
Thanks for the tutorial. Does this allow the laptop dock and media dock to work without using wifi?
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It should, though I personally own neither, and therefore have not tested that particular functionality. There is no way that I am aware of that AT&T SHOULD be able to tell any difference between traffic from tethered devices and traffic from the device itself, so unless they are packet sniffing (illegal for ISPs, somewhat hazy regulation on wireless service providers, but would be a BIG shock to me if they were) or there is something in the actual webtop ubuntu software that would inform AT&T that webtop is being used somehow (also HIGHLY unlikely, as it would be a HUGE invasion of privacy) the answer is YES!
PLEASE if you have access to either of these $$$$$ expensive docks if you wouldn't mind test this for me and report back to confirm that indeed it does allow use without wifi.
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richhed said:
It should, though I personally own neither, and therefore have not tested that particular functionality. There is no way that I am aware of that AT&T SHOULD be able to tell any difference between traffic from tethered devices and traffic from the device itself, so unless they are packet sniffing (illegal for ISPs, somewhat hazy regulation on wireless service providers, but would be a BIG shock to me if they were) or there is something in the actual webtop ubuntu software that would inform AT&T that webtop is being used somehow (also HIGHLY unlikely, as it would be a HUGE invasion of privacy) the answer is YES!
PLEASE if you have access to either of these $$$$$ expensive docks if you wouldn't mind test this for me and report back to confirm that indeed it does allow use without wifi.
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Cool thanks for the info. I have the hd dock and will give it a shot and post the results . I hope it works!

@airbillion
Thanks for your help!
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ah crap, i accidentally deleted the ATT Tether profile, can you give me the settings please?
Thanks!
or even better, attach the original sq file?

I hate that you are probably on final steps, but... You cannot re-create the AT&T Tethering profile manually, as this will break the functionality of the script that Mobile hotspot uses to "Verify" that you have a tethering plan...
Please go to your APN list, and press MENU>Restore Default Settings
Then (sorry) start over from step 1

richhed said:
I hate that you are probably on final steps, but... You cannot re-create the AT&T Tethering profile manually, as this will break the functionality of the script that Mobile hotspot uses to "Verify" that you have a tethering plan...
Please go to your APN list, and press MENU>Restore Default Settings
Then (sorry) start over from step 1
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ahh didnt see that, thanks!

I can confirm that this works great - you no longer get stuck at "setting up data link" (so no more changing APNs to fix that).
Although, I tried the newly found webtop hack which allows you to just connect the HDMI cable to a TV and run webtop - it does not work without wifi. If you try turning off wifi and use 3g, it says "communicating with ATT to see if webtop something something" and nothing loads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193

andy2na said:
I can confirm that this works great - you no longer get stuck at "setting up data link" (so no more changing APNs to fix that).
Although, I tried the newly found webtop hack which allows you to just connect the HDMI cable to a TV and run webtop - it does not work without wifi. If you try turning off wifi and use 3g, it says "communicating with ATT to see if webtop something something" and nothing loads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193
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Good work richhed!
Wifi hotspot works, but it does not seem to work with the hd dock over 3g only with wifi. There must be another check somewhere along the way. Too bad, hopefully we canfigure it out soon though.

I'm using the Atrix in Australia on the 3/Vodafone network, is there a way I can get it to work?

richhed said:
OK, this took a lot of trial and error, some bravery on my part, and SEVERAL calls to AT&T, but I finally got it working!* I am not a Dev anywhere CLOSE to the likes of DG, but I do have extensive knowledge of hacking mobile devices in general, GSM networks, CS/PS infrastructure, and industry experience from the NOC side of several MSOs (aka ISPs), so I tackled this problem from a "what would I implement if I were AT&T and wanted to force a tethering package on subscribers?" Point of view, and worked backwards from there.
Many have tried the solution already posted, and I give credit to the poster of that original "fix" while respectfully pointing out that using this "fix" accomplished AT&T deleting my data package twice, and provisioning a tethering plan automatically once, all automatically done by the system. This was not the solution I was looking for.
So, without further introductions/banter on my part, here is the step-by-step... I will try to keep explanations to a minimum for now, if they are asked for I will put them in post #2.
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great find on unlocking there crap !! btw if you delete the apn type or the apn all together for the tethering etc you wont have to do the wifi on off thing, you have to do that because sometimes its still defaulting to the apn that is strictly tethering

airbillion said:
Good work richhed!
Wifi hotspot works, but it does not seem to work with the hd dock over 3g only with wifi. There must be another check somewhere along the way. Too bad, hopefully we canfigure it out soon though.
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Yes it does , i would check your settings again , jsut because the blue tethering active comes up does not mean it is tethering an active connection, recheck your settings and try again, working fine here

t0dbld said:
Yes it does , i would check your settings again , jsut because the blue tethering active comes up does not mean it is tethering an active connection, recheck your settings and try again, working fine here
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Have you tried it on the laptop dock or the hd dock?
The wifi hotspot works for my ipad.
I'll check again, but for me when I start up firefox on the hd dock it hangs on: checking att for plan....
Edit:
Just tried it again on my hd dock after a reboot and it now works! Thanks

richhed said:
If there is enough demand I'll write an alternate tutorial on how to do this using free tools.
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I for one would be interested in a tutorial with the alternative method!

Nice job! This hack is based on the same principle as the TBH NVRAM tether hack that we released for Droid devices except yours is done by changing the APN in the system and ours is done by changing the Tethered NAI(Network Access Identifier) strings in the NVM because that is where the carrier data authentication components are actually stored in CDMA phones. With GSM all of that is stored in the SIM card itself and is not accessible in the NVM.
The change does functionally the same thing, that being making all data use appear to the network as internal data rather than flagged as an externally tethered device.
Congratulations!

uhm I tried this, when i launch with internal viewer, i cannot edit. but when i try to launch with the db editor, it wont open cuz it says no network connect (since we turned on airplane mode)
EDIT: nvm I needed to download the editor from the market since I didnt have one installed.
Can we delete all of the other APN settings without ill-effect?

ikenley said:
I'm using the Atrix in Australia on the 3/Vodafone network, is there a way I can get it to work?
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ikenley,
I am less familiar with your network, and I'll also need more information:
1) Are you using a US, AT&T branded Atrix?
2) What are the DEFAULT, working APN(s) for 3/Vodafone "smartphone" data plans?
3) Do these APN(s) require login credentials, and
4) Do they proxy their smartphone data plan
Unfortunately, if the answer to #4 is yes, then the answer is no, it (probably) won't work. Also, if they require a login, it depends on the type.
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fl13dl1c3 said:
I for one would be interested in a tutorial with the alternative method!
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LOL, I was hoping that you wouldn't say that
Every time I personally tried I couldn't get it to stick on reboot, I think I may have been doing something wrong with the chown or something. Give me a few days I'll keep at it ;-)
BTW, if you have a basic knowledge of adb, and bash or busybox or any linux based command line terminal, basically you follow all steps the same except when you are editing the .db you'll need to copy that file to the sdcard, then to your pc, then edit it, then copy it back to sdcard, then back to /data/data/com.android.provider.telephony/databases/ and THEN you have to use adb shell to chown/chmod the file to the proper settings. I think it may be that the group ownership is changed to sdcard when you move the file... Anyway I'll work on it.
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Cool Atrix Hacks!

*** WARNING!! THESE SETTING ARE PRIMARILY FOR MOD DEVELOPERS OR FOR PEOPLE LIKE ME WHO CONSTANTLY RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS. WHILE THESE SETTING CAN BE APPLIED WITHOUT FACTORY RESETTING, IT IS A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT -- YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! ****
**UPDATE** Great supplementary guide by Amil: http://www.amilkhanzada.com/2012/03/how-to-enable-select-network-on.html?m=1
Hello All! I'll get straight to the point.
I was playing around with some files, and noticed a bunch of configuration files in the '/system/etc/motorola/' directory. This directory is filled with custom setting that are applied after a factory reset. Here are some examples that I have played with:
File: /system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/settings.mkitso:
Setting: - Enable the 'Unknown sources' check box (Allows you to install non-market apps)
Code:
force_only_market_apps=0
File: /system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.blur.setup/defaults.xml
Setting: - Allow you the option of bypassing the Motoblur setup altogether
Code:
<boolean name='ShowSkipSetupMenu' value='true'/>
File: /system/etc/motorola/com.android.phone/defaults.xml
Setting: - Unlocks the mobile networks, 'Select network' and 'Operator selection
Code:
<boolean name='network_select_menu' value='true'/>
jjwatmyself said:
I have completed a test and can confirm that "Use Wireless Network" check box is "agps and wifi positioning" controlled with one check box. I would argue that the suggested modification to display the AGPS checkbox is legacy feature and unneccasary. Exposing both check boxes in the GUI will most likely get the files out of sync that these check boxes write to. You can confirm that the "Use Wireless Network" check box enables agps by using maps over cellular data (3G required) with GPS and wifi turned off. You'll notice that maps will find your location. This is agps. While we are on the subject, the menu option with the "2G check box", has been replaced with the 'Select network' menu with 2G/3G/Automatic.
I kind of wish that the original posts would be updated as people are being mislead in this thread. The AGPS configuration does not need to be modified. In this situation, the stock settings are already optimized for agps, wifi and gps as well as the optimal server.
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*** CONFIRMED NO IMPROVEMENT ***
File: /system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/settings.mkitso:
Setting: - Enables the Assisted GPS option in the "locations and security" menu page
Code:
agps_feature_enabled=1
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Here are some other interesting setting that I haven't had a chance to play with yet:
File: /system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/settings.mkitso
Setting: - Unknown
Code:
dun_enable=1
Bluetooth_Dun_Enabled=true
Not sure what these do, but if you find out, please post it in this thread.
Thanks and I hope you all find these settings useful. Also, from my limited testing, the settings are only applied after a factor reset. This helpful for mod developers and those of use who that factory reset our devices often--the setting are automatically applied after a hard reset.
[size=+2]*** ADDITIONAL INFO ON HOW TO APPLY THESE MODIFICATION WITHOUT FACTORY RESETTING****[/size]
Great explanation provided by forum member jjwatmyself:
jjwatmyself said:
This is the Atrix, proof of concept for Enable mobile networks settings: 'Select network' and 'Operator selection' that are greyed out in 4.1.83.
FALSE
INCOMPLETE METHOD
Here is the complete method. I decided to post as I had some issues getting the described methods to work also.
Thanks to to mistadman and crnkoj and liranm2. My post is simply to join all of the items into a single method and provide information on what the resulting un-greyed settings do.
End result is that this method works flawlessly providing that all of the following steps are completed.
1) Edit the following files:
/system/etc/motorola/com.android.phone/defaults.xml
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/settings.xml
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/com.android.phone_preferences.xml
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/_has_set_default_values.xml
Setting:
2) When I initially tested, I found that the files would revert to their original state after rebooting, but on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108181 member liranm2 states that YOU MUST DELETE THE BACKUP XML FILES THAT ROOT EXPLORER CREATES.
3) Reboot phone.
In summary, the above changes provide un-greyed options under Settings, Wireless & networks, Mobile networks as follows:
1) Select network
2) Operator selection
'Select network' provides the following options:
2G only = GSM only = lowest battery consumption, with slowest data speeds
3G only = WCDMA only = highest battery consumption, with fastest data speeds
Automatic = GMS auto (PRL) = medium battery consumption, with fastest data speeds when 3G towers are 'preferred' over 2G towers. This is based on what the towers advertise as being available. i.e. if a 2G tower has a stronger signal than another 2G/3G capable tower, then use 2G.
Automatic uses less juice becasue:
2G uses less juice
a stronger signal will yield lower transmit power consumption by the phone, i.e. don't force 3G if there is a stronger signal available at 2G.
'Operator selection':
Search networks = see all of the providers that your radio is compatible with, i.e. providers transmiting on frequencies your device supports.
Select automatically = will prompt every time your phone moves between different services that your provider offers that are not considered roaming.
On AT&T's network, using Any Cut to run Activity, GSM/UMTS Options provides a slight variation of the above menu. This can be used without modifying files. Instead we get a 'Use only 2G networks' check box which causes the phone to switch between GSM Only and GSM auto (PRL).
All of the methods described have the same result as dialing *#*#4636#*#*, then Phone Information, Set preferred network type. The acronyms shown on this menu most likely do not mean what you think they mean, hence the descriptions included in this post. Alternate method is to use Any Cut to run Activity and select Phone Information (thanks Vangelis13).
I'll post a link to this on the GingBlur thread to see if Ken will include these changes in his next version. My opinion is that having these settings would take the phone closer to a native build.
BTW Nice comments from crnkoj. Although I did not need to modify any settings.db files in any way, those files have some pretty interesting fields in them, just nothing that appears to be network_select_menu related.
Files listed below are for references purposes only. DO NOT MODIFY!!!
/data/data/com.andoird.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
/data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
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So the unlock mobile networks hack will basically unlock the phone to other networks? (Asking because I need to unlock my at&t phone to rogers)
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TheToiletSpaula said:
So the unlock mobile networks hack will basically unlock the phone to other networks? (Asking because I need to unlock my at&t phone to rogers)
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No this is not a sim unlock, it is supposed to allow you to select EDGE instead of HSPA+ however I was not able to get this to work after rebooting.

eheh sideload enable....nice =)

Unfortunately, you will have to perform a factory reset in order for the changes to apply. As I said before, this only works after a factory reset.
chria01 said:
No this is not a sim unlock, it is supposed to allow you to select EDGE instead of HSPA+ however I was not able to get this to work after rebooting.
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basically there are even more hacks possible in the subdirectories of the /system/etc/motorola/ directory. Thers one for sms delivery notification aswell, and the max allowed number of sent MMS/SMS at once (to different recipients), thers more things in there that i dont even know what the parameters mean. As for some of the hacks the values are being duplicated in /data/data/ and than com.each.particular.setting at first boot (ie when the phone is new, factory restored or sbf flashed) and is than maintained there, so even if you would change some of the settings in /system/etc/motorola/ it might not have an effect until you either factory restore (which is mega unconvenient) or go to the respective directory in /data/data/ and edit (mostly the files are saved in settings.db in those directories) the values in the settings.db there. by cleverly modifying those in the /data/data/bla bla and putting in read only tags into the settings.db you can in fact modify some things that are at times rather bothersome.

mistadman said:
Unfortunately, you will have to perform a factory reset in order for the changes to apply. As I said before, this only works after a factory reset.
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you dont have to factory restore it as a matter of fact. just go to:
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs edit this file: _has_set_default_values.xml which is a duplicate of the one from the /system (the defaults.xml) and write true in it, reboot and voila you have 2g/3g selector enabled.

crnkoj said:
you dont have to factory restore it as a matter of fact. just go to:
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs edit this file: _has_set_default_values.xml which is a duplicate of the one from the /system (the defaults.xml) and write true in it, reboot and voila you have 2g/3g selector enabled.
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Crnkoj, you are absolutely correct! However, making changes there will be lost after a factory reset. The beauty of modifying the configurations via the '/system/etc/motorola' directory is that the changes will become permanent.
So modifying both locations would probably be best for those who don't factory reset as much as I do Thanks for pointing this out crnkoj. I should have mentioned this in my original post.

mistadman said:
Crnkoj, you are absolutely correct! However, making changes there will be lost after a factory reset. The beauty of modifying the configurations via the '/system/etc/motorola' directory is that the changes will become permanent.
So modifying both locations would probably be best for those who don't factory reset as much as I do Thanks for pointing this out crnkoj. I should have mentioned this in my original post.
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yes i meant you have to change both and many are using gingerblur so a factory reset rather ****s up the phone, so thats a better solution than factory reset

I am not clear on this:
Change
/system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.blur.setup/defaults.xml
and
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/_has_set_default_values.xml
to be the same?

crnkoj said:
you dont have to factory restore it as a matter of fact. just go to:
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs edit this file: _has_set_default_values.xml which is a duplicate of the one from the /system (the defaults.xml) and write true in it, reboot and voila you have 2g/3g selector enabled.
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doesn't work for me even though I changed at both places and did a reboot ..

ParrotSquawk said:
I am not clear on this:
Change
/system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.blur.setup/defaults.xml
and
/data/data/com.android.phone/shared_prefs/_has_set_default_values.xml
to be the same?
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this line must be like that in both:
<boolean name='ShowSkipSetupMenu' value='true'/> value true cuz defualt is value false

hmm does any one know how to get motoblur back. I didnt turn it off using one of those methods im not even sure how my account got deleted but does anyone know if theres a way to get motoblur account back. none of my facebook contacts are syncing

Tried too changing in both files, and 2g/3g menu didn't appear!!
I never use mob net to access the web..
For motoblur account, if you intalled gingerblur, try restoring bloatware
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milesjohnson said:
hmm does any one know how to get motoblur back. I didnt turn it off using one of those methods im not even sure how my account got deleted but does anyone know if theres a way to get motoblur account back. none of my facebook contacts are syncing
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I've gotten it back before when I disabled it doing the keypress during first boot. It prompted me again trying to do a software update, which I ended up doing as I was to lazy to use rsd

natboy said:
I've gotten it back before when I disabled it doing the keypress during first boot. It prompted me again trying to do a software update, which I ended up doing as I was to lazy to use rsd
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Yeah I figure ill just sbf because Ihavebt found an easier way out
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awesome POST. thanks brother =)
BUT... it looks like my speeds are super similar with 2G enabled vs not... ? =/

I do believe on att network this option even if enabled, doesnt change your connection type...

So is there a way to enable the sideloading without using another method (ie sideloading wonder machine, gladenable) and without having to do a factory reset? Is there some other file we can edit that will enable it?

You need to be rooted, than you can change these settings/databases to enable sideloading.

[REQ] Wifi Tether that bypasses Verizon Subscription Check

Not really sure where to post this, so hopefully this is the right place.
So now that I have my Verizon Moto X rooted, I was hoping that the Wifi Tether apps would work. But unfortunately I can't seem to tether correctly because the system keeps checking my subscription status with Verizon and tells me "my order did not process successfully". I assume this is due to having a grandfathered unlimited data plan.
I was able to successfully tether using FoxFi before I was rooted, but I really hate being forced to use a PIN to unlock the phone because of the custom certificate.
On my Galaxy Nexus with the same plan, I had no problem tethering on custom roms. Is there a working app or exploit that can bypass the system check on the Moto X? Here are 2 screenshots I see whenever I try to tether.
Thanks :good:
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Wireless Tether for Root Users.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
I have used this for years on every android smartphone I have owned. Its a lifesaver. Quite often, a Verizon 4G LTE connection is a superior network connection for a laptop than any public / hotel WiFi that might happen to be around.
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Doesn't work, tried it. I think I need to modify the entitlement check on the Moto X but don't think anyone has figured it out, yet.

Use the root, download an SQL editor and find setting storage database. Change line 65 to 0 and reboot. Viola, free tethering.
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@work said:
Use the root, download an SQL editor and find setting storage database. Change line 65 to 0 and reboot. Viola, free tethering.
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Doesn't work on the Moto X. Entitlement doesn't show up in any of the DBs unfortunately.

Squintz said:
Doesn't work on the Moto X. Entitlement doesn't show up in any of the DBs unfortunately.
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What a bummer

Squintz said:
Doesn't work, tried it. I think I need to modify the entitlement check on the Moto X but don't think anyone has figured it out, yet.
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Follow this guide with Wireless Tether for Root Users:
Guide: http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
WiFi tether app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
I am typing this right now on a laptop that is tethered to a rooted Verizon Wireless Moto X.

kent1146 said:
Follow this guide with Wireless Tether for Root Users:
Guide: http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
WiFi tether app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
I am typing this right now on a laptop that is tethered to a rooted Verizon Wireless Moto X.
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So I followed this step by step and am able to turn on tethering. However, my Nexus 7 tablet does not find the network at all. Tried this with several other Wifi tether apps, and the same thing happens. No obstruction from the subscription check, but no network found

Try rebooting your phone, and then verifying the instructions in the guide.
If you kept turning wifi tether on / off while you were testing earlier today and haven't rebooted yet, it is likely that the WiFi driver is in a glitched state.
BTW, the WiFi access point you will find with this is wlan0. This method seems to ignore SSID name settings. I would also recommend disabling encryption, just for testing purposes.
This isn't ideal, but considering how immature the Moto X rooting / tinkering efforts are thus far, it is "good enough" to get by until the knowledge base around this device matures.
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kent1146 said:
Try rebooting your phone, and then verifying the instructions in the guide.
If you kept turning wifi tether on / off while you were testing earlier today and haven't rebooted yet, it is likely that the WiFi driver is in a glitched state.
BTW, the WiFi access point you will find with this is wlan0. This method seems to ignore SSID name settings. I would also recommend disabling encryption, just for testing purposes.
This isn't ideal, but considering how immature the Moto X rooting / tinkering efforts are thus far, it is "good enough" to get by until the knowledge base around this device matures.
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Rebooted, verified instructions, and tested with a laptop and Nexus 7. Can't find the network with "Wifi Driver Reload 2". However, with "Wifi Driver Reload", a network appeared as "wlan0" (ignoring the SSID I specified) and I was able to connect without encryption. So I've made some progress, but I will need encryption to work.
Any thoughts?

That is as far as I have gotten too. Honestly, I am provably not going to invest any more time tinkering around with this, since it works and is "good enough" for now.
The long term solution will either for someone to tinker with WiFi Tether app enogmugh to find the exact settings for the Moto X, for the WiFi tether app developer to release an update that supports the Moto X, or for someone to figure out how to disable entitlement checking.
In the short-term, if you are concerned with having an open WiFi access point, you can always turn on Access Control setting to filter out by MAC address.
Again, not a perfect solution, since MAC addresses can be spoofed, and unencrypted data packets sent over WiFi can still be sniffed. But to be honest, I highly doubt that anyone is going to be going through all that trouble for a payload of data of unknown value to them.
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Did you get it figured out?
There is a solution now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562
The OP posted a solution using adb and then I also posted a method in teh thread using RootExplorer. If you haven't got it yet.

I am rooted and used TitaniumBackup to uninstall several Verizon apps, including the VZ Hotspot app. I'm now able to use the native tethering successfully. I'm pretty sure it's the Hotspot app that did it, but can't be certain. Can anyone else verify the Hotspot app removal is the key?
thepolishguy said:
Did you get it figured out?
There is a solution now...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562
The OP posted a solution using adb and then I also posted a method in teh thread using RootExplorer. If you haven't got it yet.
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fooblahblah said:
I am rooted and used TitaniumBackup to uninstall several Verizon apps, including the VZ Hotspot app. I'm now able to use the native tethering successfully. I'm pretty sure it's the Hotspot app that did it, but can't be certain. Can anyone else verify the Hotspot app removal is the key?
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so, after removing the verizon hotspot you were able to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562 and it works well?

ericizzy1 said:
so, after removing the verizon hotspot you were able to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562 and it works well?
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I didn't install any other software. After a reboot the vz hotspot app is still installed but disabled and tether still works. You do see the little popup message when enabling tether that credentials are being checked, but it allows you to tether. AFAIK disabling the following is all I did.

You most likely have tethering on your plan. Freezing the hotspot app will not get tethering to work the check is done in a whole different apk.

Squintz said:
Rebooted, verified instructions, and tested with a laptop and Nexus 7. Can't find the network with "Wifi Driver Reload 2". However, with "Wifi Driver Reload", a network appeared as "wlan0" (ignoring the SSID I specified) and I was able to connect without encryption. So I've made some progress, but I will need encryption to work.
Any thoughts?
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Posted by OP over there
Pulled from the VZW Droid M entitlement check thread.
Therefore to help some out, buy SQLite (original RAZR and MAXX owners should be familiar with this) from the Play Store.
The path will be "data/user/0/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases"
So select data > user > 0 > com.motorola.android.providers.settings > databases > settings.db > settings
After selecting settings a list will pop up. You can do one of two things. Tap the magnifying glass and type "entitlement_check" and search for that, or scroll down to line 68 (yours may be a different line) and select it.
Tap the pencil icon.
You will see a new screen that has _id "auto", name "entitlement_check", and value "1". Change the "1" to a "0".
Hit save.
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My contribution.
You can use the free version of aSQLite Manager, it won't access /data itself, but if you mount root read/write and copy the settings.db out to somewhere (I put it in Downloads). Edit the file according to the directions above, and then copy and paste it back into data. Enjoy your unlimited tethering without dropping $2.99 for an app. I'm still tempted to get either aSQLite Manager Premium or SQLite Editor to support the devs, but if I can do something for free I like to go that route first.
I performed this on a new Droid Max on Android 4.2.2.

dragon788 said:
Posted by OP over there
Pulled from the VZW Droid M entitlement check thread.
My contribution.
You can use the free version of aSQLite Manager, it won't access /data itself, but if you mount root read/write and copy the settings.db out to somewhere (I put it in Downloads). Edit the file according to the directions above, and then copy and paste it back into data. Enjoy your unlimited tethering without dropping $2.99 for an app. I'm still tempted to get either aSQLite Manager Premium or SQLite Editor to support the devs, but if I can do something for free I like to go that route first.
I performed this on a new Droid Max on Android 4.2.2.
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Sadly, this doesn't work on the Moto X. There is no entitlement check in any database.

I have a work phone and I'm supposed to be able to tether. However I get that message saying that I have to call a phone. I talked with our telecom department and they said it should just work. So I'm confused why this is doing this.
I know I can root my phone, but I rather see if I can stay stock and get everything I want out of the phone.

This may be helpful to some.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536166
What I plan on doing when I receive my moto x Dev ed
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IOT/Hidden Menu Samsung Galaxy S5

For some of you who don't know. I've looked up how to find the IOT hidden menu on the S5 and everybody says there isn't one. Well this turns out to be a lie.
For S5 Users (might work on newer samsung phones/smartphones/tables such as S6, S6 Edge+, or the Notes) <---- Comment if it does
To access the IOT/Hidden menu on the S5 follow steps below.
1. Put your phone in airplane mode first
2. Go to Self Activation Setup, should be beside your Developer Options.
3. When at self Activation Setup it should say, "No Service Found" in a box with an "Ok" button.
4. DO NOT PRESS THE OK BUTTON!!!
5. Press outside of the "No Service Found" box and go up to the top right corner to find 3 dots. {...}
6. The first one on the list is PST. Press PST and from there you have accessed the IOT/Hidden Menu.
This could work on all the newer samsung devices. I'm not 100% sure. You might even have to take your simcard out if your phone is already activated and this is not avail...
If you have any suggestions or comments please comment below. Any other device users who have tested this method on their device, please comment for other developers :3

I enter to menu hidden with the app shortcut master lite you have all codes via root
{
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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what does this menu do

guivanni said:
For some of you who don't know. I've looked up how to find the IOT hidden menu on the S5 and everybody says there isn't one. Well this turns out to be a lie.
For S5 Users (might work on newer samsung phones/smartphones/tables such as S6, S6 Edge+, or the Notes) <---- Comment if it does
To access the IOT/Hidden menu on the S5 follow steps below.
1. Put your phone in airplane mode first
2. Go to Self Activation Setup, should be beside your Developer Options.
3. When at self Activation Setup it should say, "No Service Found" in a box with an "Ok" button.
4. DO NOT PRESS THE OK BUTTON!!!
5. Press outside of the "No Service Found" box and go up to the top right corner to find 3 dots. {...}
6. The first one on the list is PST. Press PST and from there you have accessed the IOT/Hidden Menu.
This could work on all the newer samsung devices. I'm not 100% sure. You might even have to take your simcard out if your phone is already activated and this is not avail...
If you have any suggestions or comments please comment below. Any other device users who have tested this method on their device, please comment for other developers :3
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What's the self activation setup? Can you post screenshot?

Warning, If your phone is flashed to a different network DO NOT RESET ANYTHING!
Go to Test Mode Menu to access your network data! It will display anything you need to know about your sim card, network, or phone.
NEVER DO "##RTN#" OR "##SCRTN#" (for flashed phone users only!)
I was only able to access it one time with signal bars. Usually it doesn't allow you to access it at all with "No Service." I luckily found two ways how to access the IOT Hidden Menu. This method is guaranteed the best way to access the IOT Hidden Menu.
I had to break my networks limiter in order to access it the first time. It then broke my phone's reception for roaming. It was picking up the wrong frequency. From there I reverted and tested in Airplane to completely remove the signal since I had no signal while phone was in roaming.
Phones with constant R at the Signal Bar means the phone is set to the wrong frequency. A PRL update will not fix this issue. Usually a device inside the phone is manually disabled or a faulty phone radio transmitter. IT DOES NOT ALWAYS MEAN ITS A BAD RADIO TRANSMITTER! If you experience this problem nothing will help your phone besides enabling your FTM Radio.
FTM = Frequency Transmitter Monitor
IF SOMEONE COULD TRY THIS ON NEWER GALAXY MODELS TO CONFIRM IT WORKS THAT'D BE GREAT!

zooster said:
What's the self activation setup? Can you post screenshot?
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I'll be able to post a few more pictures about how the IOT Menu is setup in a few days. Those are some of the older ones I have. I could do step by step of how to access it. If you have any of the newer devices could you try it on them and confirm if it works?

george0884 said:
I enter to menu hidden with the app shortcut master lite you have all codes via rootView attachment 3652962
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Does it display the current data of the phone, like all of the network information. The only way you can access that kind of data is from the IOT Menu. This is literally the best way to figure out what is wrong with a phone and how to fix the problem with the phone. Your phone doesn't need to be ROOTED. It's to display which micro device could have been damaged or tell if it is unlocked properly to support any SIM CARD or Network.
- Diagnosing a device they're trying to fix (developers)
- Purchasing a product.
- Selling a product.
I haven't seen a single post on the IOT Hidden menu for newer models. It's because they changed the method and made it "HIDDEN."

The next time I see or hear a developer say there isn't an IOT Menu on the S5, or they removed them after the S4 models... *SMACK* *SMACK* (palmed)

guivanni said:
2. Go to Self Activation Setup, should be beside your Developer Options.
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where is it ?

adrenalin100 said:
where is it ?
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Activate this device

Goto test mode menu to read the data capability on your device, it should look like this.
Navigate through protocol state to figure out if youre device is unlocked. Usually it will be displayed under sim data, SIMLOCK= NO .
If your device isnt then its unlocked. Also using unique simcards like csim cards you have to have certain protocols edited. Not in which i am inquired to explain. This is for developers who understand the protocols.

Self activation setup
Is there another option for this? My S5 doesn't have the self activation setup. .

So basically what I'm getting from all the above chit chat, is that the S5 does have an IOT Hidden menu. But there's a process necessary to access it, starting with locating the "Ativate this Device" icon which should be located next to the "Developer Options" icon... Yet as I look next to the "Developer Options" I'm only able to see the "About Device" option which might possibly have been explained in some of the last few posts via text and pics (screenshots), however the case may be, I'm still unable to access the IOT hidden menus due to the lack of specific guidence (step-step) provided in the above forums,
i.e. person owns and operates a T-Mobile S5
Model#- SG-900T
Build#- MMB29M.G900TUVU1GQC2
Android Version- 6.0.1.
Service provider/status- "FAMILY MOBILE"(thru walmart on the T-mobile network) status is active
I'm sure I've most likely misread or misunderstood something previously discussed and will undoubtedly re-read it, but so as to save me from the hastle, any idea's/tips or tricks provided to accomplish this confusing dilemma of mine would be greatly appreciated....

guivanni said:
For some of you who don't know. I've looked up how to find the IOT hidden menu on the S5 and everybody says there isn't one. Well this turns out to be a lie.
For S5 Users (might work on newer samsung phones/smartphones/tables such as S6, S6 Edge+, or the Notes) <---- Comment if it does
To access the IOT/Hidden menu on the S5 follow steps below.
1. Put your phone in airplane mode first
2. Go to Self Activation Setup, should be beside your Developer Options.
3. When at self Activation Setup it should say, "No Service Found" in a box with an "Ok" button.
4. DO NOT PRESS THE OK BUTTON!!!
5. Press outside of the "No Service Found" box and go up to the top right corner to find 3 dots. {...}
6. The first one on the list is PST. Press PST and from there you have accessed the IOT/Hidden Menu.
This could work on all the newer samsung devices. I'm not 100% sure. You might even have to take your simcard out if your phone is already activated and this is not avail...
If you have any suggestions or comments please comment below. Any other device users who have tested this method on their device, please comment for other developers :3
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wow just wow this is so underrated thread now I've got to LTE All my phone is Samsung S5 Sprint Marshmallow domestic unlock using Z3X Samsung ToolPro, Now I have stayed in LTE data not switching into 3G and GSM
THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO

Launching hotspot when paired with car bluetooth

Is there a way to automatically launch my android's hotspot when I get into my car using Tasker (my android connects to the car using Bluetooth)?*
It's so my son's tablet can use the hotspot when we're on the move...
Thanks in advance

First, if you haven't already, make sure tethering works at all on your device.
Create a task with a single action "net" -> "wifi tether". Test the task to ensure the hotspot comes on correctly. If not, download Nougat Tasker Tethering Toggle plugin. Use that in the​ task (under plug-ins) to turn on tethering and again test.
Once the task works, create a profile with a context from "state" -> "net" of either "Bluetooth connected" or "Bluetooth near" as you want. In either case, specify at least the BT device name.

ktmom said:
Create a task with a single action "net" -> "wifi tether".
Once the task works, create a profile with a context from "state" -> "net" of either "Bluetooth connected" or "Bluetooth near" as you want. In either case, specify at least the BT device name.
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Thanks ktmom! It worked!
Now, is there a way to turn off the hotspot and turn back on Wi-Fi when I leave the car?
I tried the invert version of the above context, tasking to turn off hotspot and turn on Wi-Fi. The tasks work but the invert context of Bluetooth near or Bluetooth connect doesn't trigger the tasks...

Add an exit task. Tap the profile name to expand it. There will be a green arrow pointing to the task you created. Long press on top of the task name. A menu will appear and at the top is: "add exit task" (or something similar ? ).
Now add an action to turn off the hotspot. And a second action to turn on Wi-Fi.

ktmom said:
Add an exit task. Tap the profile name to expand it. There will be a green arrow pointing to the task you created. Long press on top of the task name. A menu will appear and at the top is: "add exit task" (or something similar ).
Now add an action to turn off the hotspot. And a second action to turn on Wi-Fi.
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Perfect! Thanks a million ktmom! That works perfectly

For anyone still trying to get this working, I can confirm it works on a rooted Nexus 5x running Nougat 7.1.2 and on my stock Pixel 2 XL running Oreo 8.1 using the method provided by @ktmom
The way I did it was as follows: (Below instructions used for my Pixel 2 XL) instructions used for the rooted Nexus 5x are similar except in step 3 you DO NEED to install app to system then restart the phone!)
Prereqs: Tasker & Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control
1. New Profile -> State -> Net -> BT Connected
2. New Task -> Plugin -> Toggle Tethering -> Click Config Pencil -> Enable Tether -> Open setting buttons below -> Toggle Allow modify system settings
3. Go back, don't worry about clicking Install app to system and go back again, and back one more time -> Click the play button at the bottom left to test to see if it works. Prosper! (Don't turn tethering off just yet)
4. Go back to profiles, and long press on the Toggle Tethering Enable tether task and click Add Exit Task
5. New Task -> Plugin -> Toggle Tethering -> Click Config Pencil -> Click Disable Tether radio button -> go back 2 times -> click the play button at the bottom left to test to see if tethering has been turned off.

surface13 said:
For anyone still trying to get this working, I can confirm it works on a rooted Nexus 5x running Nougat 7.1.2 and on my stock Pixel 2 XL running Oreo 8.1 using the method provided by @ktmom
The way I did it was as follows: (Below instructions used for my Pixel 2 XL) instructions used for the rooted Nexus 5x are similar except in step 3 you DO NEED to install app to system then restart the phone!)
Prereqs: Tasker & Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control
1. New Profile -> State -> Net -> BT Connected
2. New Task -> Plugin -> Toggle Tethering -> Click Config Pencil -> Enable Tether -> Open setting buttons below -> Toggle Allow modify system settings
3. Go back, don't worry about clicking Install app to system and go back again, and back one more time -> Click the play button at the bottom left to test to see if it works. Prosper! (Don't turn tethering off just yet)
4. Go back to profiles, and long press on the Toggle Tethering Enable tether task and click Add Exit Task
5. New Task -> Plugin -> Toggle Tethering -> Click Config Pencil -> Click Disable Tether radio button -> go back 2 times -> click the play button at the bottom left to test to see if tethering has been turned off.
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Not working on Verizon Note 8, not rooted @ Step #3.

coolguy said:
Not working on Verizon Note 8, not rooted @ Step #3.
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Did you confirm that tethering works at all on your device?
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers

ktmom said:
Did you confirm that tethering works at all on your device?
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers
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Yep I use it manually already.. Trying to automate it now.
How come not able to share internet via BT when the phone is connected to wifi? See screenshot attached. . [Bt pairing](https://i.imgur.com/IU7YkX6.jpg)
I have a spare phone (no internet or service) in car for android auto and not able to tether using Bluetooth from that spare phone to my regular active phone. Only way is wifi hot spot but that will chew up lot of battery right? So hoping when I get in car and my phone connects to car bt, it should then allow my spare phone to connect to my main phone BT to get Internet so android auto music and all works through it. [Bt pairing](https://i.imgur.com/IU7YkX6.jpg)

coolguy said:
Yep I use it manually already.. Trying to automate it now.
How come not able to share internet via BT when the phone is connected to wifi? See screenshot attached. . [Bt pairing](https://i.imgur.com/IU7YkX6.jpg)
I have a spare phone (no internet or service) in car for android auto and not able to tether using Bluetooth from that spare phone to my regular active phone. Only way is wifi hot spot but that will chew up lot of battery right? So hoping when I get in car and my phone connects to car bt, it should then allow my spare phone to connect to my main phone BT to get Internet so android auto music and all works through it. [Bt pairing](https://i.imgur.com/IU7YkX6.jpg)
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Bluetooth internet sharing works fine on my device (not Samsung) with the wifi connected. That is a limitation in your ROM.
I use wifi sharing on all of my son's devices in the car. I don't usually use BT, it disconnects erratically.
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers

coolguy said:
Not working on Verizon Note 8, not rooted @ Step #3.
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Just to make sure, you did install Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control, right?
Also, did you restart the phone for good measure after completing ALL steps even if it wasn't working at the end of it?
Did you try going through the steps a few more times to make sure nothing was missed?
Again, I can only confirm it worked for me on my STOCK Pixel 2 XL on Oreo 8.1, and my ROOTED Nexus 5x on Nougat 7.1.2.
Also tried and have it working on my Essential PH-1 on 7.1.1 rooted and stock. Also on Oreo 8.0 Beta 2 rooted and stock using the exact steps mentioned.

surface13 said:
Just to make sure, you did install Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control, right?
Also, did you restart the phone for good measure after completing ALL steps even if it wasn't working at the end of it?
Did you try going through the steps a few more times to make sure nothing was missed?
Again, I can only confirm it worked for me on my STOCK Pixel 2 XL on Oreo 8.1, and my ROOTED Nexus 5x on Nougat 7.1.2.
Also tried and have it working on my Essential PH-1 on 7.1.1 rooted and stock. Also on Oreo 8.0 Beta 2 rooted and stock using the exact steps mentioned.
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It's the step 3, click play is giving error.. Root required error.
See attached error..
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
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I've attached pictures showing what I did and that it works. Again this is on Pixel 2 XL. Need to make sure you enable "Allow Modify System Settings" See picture 4.
I can't confirm it works for anything other than the 3 phones I mentioned.
However, someone said they got their Note 8 working by posting on the Tasker forums and got answers. An internet search will probably land you where that guy ended up.
If it still doesn't work for you, maybe you have some security software installed, or it just won't work for you for other reasons /shrug

coolguy said:
It's the step 3, click play is giving error.. Root required error.
See attached error..
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"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers

Ya states need root on note 8 for this to work.

I have buy a xioami mi A1, this phone have OTA update that hang when you change/write system partition (install wifi hotspot Tasker plugin), I guess is the same for pixel 2 that use the same update system...
So How can I use the Tasker plugin and preserve OTA update?! I guess some magisk module...any suggestions?!

kam1kazze said:
I have buy a xioami mi A1, this phone have OTA update that hang when you change/write system partition (install wifi hotspot Tasker plugin), I guess is the same for pixel 2 that use the same update system...
So How can I use the Tasker plugin and preserve OTA update?! I guess some magisk module...any suggestions?!
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Two thoughts; this Magisk Module, or FlashFire to install your OTA.
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." - Will Rogers

surface13 said:
Just to make sure, you did install Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control, right?
Also, did you restart the phone for good measure after completing ALL steps even if it wasn't working at the end of it?
Did you try going through the steps a few more times to make sure nothing was missed?
Again, I can only confirm it worked for me on my STOCK Pixel 2 XL on Oreo 8.1, and my ROOTED Nexus 5x on Nougat 7.1.2.
Also tried and have it working on my Essential PH-1 on 7.1.1 rooted and stock. Also on Oreo 8.0 Beta 2 rooted and stock using the exact steps mentioned.
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Can you confirm this is still working? I have a stock Pixel 2 XL and can't seem to get it to work either. I'm a Tasker noob but followed the instructions laid out here.
Thx
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Sophos1 said:
Can you confirm this is still working? I have a stock Pixel 2 XL and can't seem to get it to work either. I'm a Tasker noob but followed the instructions laid out here.
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Unfortunately I don't have my P2XL anymore. I can, however, confirm it is working on my Essential PH-1. Although I am rooted, I am not using the root version of this. It is also working on my stock Nexus 5x.
Just want to make sure you enabled "Allow Modify System Settings"
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Maybe check the pictures posted in post #13

surface13 said:
Unfortunately I don't have my P2XL anymore. I can, however, confirm it is working on my Essential PH-1. Although I am rooted, I am not using the root version of this. It is also working on my stock Nexus 5x.
Just want to make sure you enabled "Allow Modify System Settings"
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Maybe check the pictures posted in post #13
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So weird. I have it set up exactly like you in the pictures...tried rebooting, reinstalling... nada.
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