Samsung A025U - Introductions

I'm Jason from Delaware. My neighbors adult son passed away tragically and she asked me to try and obtain what's locked in his cell phone. An A025U Samsung phone in airplane mode with a screen lock, not rooted and USB debugging not enabled. It hasn't had service in months. It was used via wifi and a free texting application.

jaygrey27 said:
I'm Jason from Delaware. My neighbors adult son passed away tragically and she asked me to try and obtain what's locked in his cell phone. An A025U Samsung phone in airplane mode with a screen lock, not rooted and USB debugging not enabled. It hasn't had service in months. It was used via wifi and a free texting application.
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Blind wifi-help please

I own a Note 3 N900A ATT and it will not connect to any network or see them ´, it seems to be blind.
My phone is not rooted yet, does it have anything to do with it?
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You do not have to be rooted to connect to WiFi. You might have to manually connect to Wi-Fi or do a factory reset.
angelgirl210 said:
I own a Note 3 N900A ATT and it will not connect to any network or see them ´, it seems to be blind.
My phone is not rooted yet, does it have anything to do with it?
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Or you might have a phone with a bad wifi radio.
If you have a wifi router running in your house and you turn wifi on (on the phone), you should see the signal from the router within 5 seconds.
(Of course if there are no wifi routers in the vicinity you won't see any signals. You have to provide the wifi signal, the carrier doesn't. Some people think it just comes with the phone service.)
angelgirl210 said:
I own a Note 3 N900A ATT and it will not connect to any network or see them ´, it seems to be blind.
My phone is not rooted yet, does it have anything to do with it?
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Do you have wireless internet? Is the WiFi on your phone actually turned on?
I have this problem too. Glad to see you are unrooted and stock. I had deleted many .apk's and thought it was something I did.
Just get an app from the play store to fix it for the time being.
ZOOPidy said:
You do not have to be rooted to connect to WiFi. You might have to manually connect to Wi-Fi or do a factory reset.
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thanx i did a factory reset and it started "seeing" all networks available :good:
wifi
Factory reset is a pain on the neck, I solved this issue by turning flight mode on, the restarting and as the phone restarts on flight mode I turned the wifi on and it sees everything now. give it a try :fingers-crossed:
wdkingery said:
I have this problem too. Glad to see you are unrooted and stock. I had deleted many .apk's and thought it was something I did.
Just get an app from the play store to fix it for the time being.
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angelgirl210 said:
Factory reset is a pain on the neck, I solved this issue by turning flight mode on, the restarting and as the phone restarts on flight mode I turned the wifi on and it sees everything now. give it a try :fingers-crossed:
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Didn't work..

How do I unlink a Droid from the carrier?

I have an original Verizon Droid that has been out of service a long time. I'm recommissioning it as a music player for my wife to take to the gym. But when I fire it up, it still thinks it should be an active phone, and Verizon thinks so too; it connects to Verizon's network and is able to make calls.
Right now I have it on Airplane Mode to prevent this, but that disables wi-fi too, and I want it to have wi-fi. Is there a way to erase or reset whatever configuration the carrier gave it, so that it will not try to connect, or at least will not succeed? It's running Cyanogenmod 7, if that makes a difference.
Turn of wi-fi after you turned on Airplane Mode.
Erovia said:
Turn of wi-fi after you turned on Airplane Mode.
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No, I want wi-fi ON, not off. I just don't want it connecting to a carrier.
1) Turn Airplane Mode ON (yes, I know this will turn Wi-Fi off)
2) Turn Wi-Fi ON (Wi-Fi will turn on while the mobile connection stays disabled)
Erovia said:
1) Turn Airplane Mode ON (yes, I know this will turn Wi-Fi off)
2) Turn Wi-Fi ON (Wi-Fi will turn on while the mobile connection stays disabled)
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I'll try that, thanks.
TRY THIS !!!
dwasifar said:
I have an original Verizon Droid that has been out of service a long time. I'm recommissioning it as a music player for my wife to take to the gym. But when I fire it up, it still thinks it should be an active phone, and Verizon thinks so too; it connects to Verizon's network and is able to make calls.
Right now I have it on Airplane Mode to prevent this, but that disables wi-fi too, and I want it to have wi-fi. Is there a way to erase or reset whatever configuration the carrier gave it, so that it will not try to connect, or at least will not succeed? It's running Cyanogenmod 7, if that makes a difference.
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it works on gsm milestone
open dialer
dial
*#*#4636#*#*
testing menu will open
tap phone info
scroll to the bottom part and tap Turn off radio

[Q][USB Tethering] Can I use a connection other than my Data Plan ?

I've been trying to figure out if I can share WiFi that I have on my phone with Laptop/PC/Tab.
So far, I've only found out that Data Plan is the most common, or I must say, the defacto standard. I could find little to no reference of sharing a connection other than my data plan. I went through someone's post over another forum and found out that someone is doing just that. I asked how he did it and he posted screenshots to show how his S3 could route his home WiFi to his Laptop via USB Tethering.
I tried doing the same but at the moment I have no spare connection so I couldn't test this out, but, just for curiosity I tried looking into settings and found out that tethering is only possible for data plan So I installed all drivers (earlier they were giving a problem) then connected my Laptop to phone via USB cable and enabled tethering.
I thought I was done but then just to be sure, I disabled my SIM network. I turned on Airplane mode and then... tethering.disabled
Here, look how the option is grayed out
BTW my D410 is running on Stock ROM V10a-IND-XX, if it helps
Update
My bad, I didn't know about the Airplane Mode and assumed that it only disabled the carrier network. Turns out that one has to re-enable WiFi after turning on the airplane mode.
Here, find the screenshots attached. It clearly shows WiFi will be disabled and when after enabling airplane, I turn on WiFi, it works.
Wouldn't it be easier to buy a usb WiFi card from Amazon?
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I already have a USB modem. That's not the problem.
Just wanted to know if it is even theoretically possible because, well, it is(possible), on an S3 ? Fact is, that, such a problem is non-existent. Usually, when you have a wireless adapter(Laptop) then you don't need your phone to handle that. Routers are easily available but phone can function like one (though kinda limited). I went through an ArchLinux forum thread where someone has modified his, wait... some old HTC phone ? to work exactly the same way. Then isn't our model capable of doing just that ?
I'm sure there must be a way.
archicorn27 said:
I thought I was done but then just to be sure, I disabled my SIM network. I turned on Airplane mode and then... tethering.disabled
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't airplane mode also disable WiFi?
Airplane mode usually disables 3G/network and WIFI and you have to enable WIFI back on to use it with no 3G.
g4b3rm4n said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't airplane mode also disable WiFi?
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razoract said:
Airplane mode usually disables 3G/network and WIFI and you have to enable WIFI back on to use it with no 3G.
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Oh no, I think you both are right. My bad. This a total facepalm moment. Could be because I never fiddled with settings. I thought Airplane mode was about data network, and not, WiFi
I didn't enter the control panel, just toggled the switched on and off. It's only when you pointed it out that I decided to give that a try. Worked like a charm
Thank you both for pointing out the obvious Airplane Mode 101 :good:
archicorn27 said:
Oh no, I think you both are right. My bad. This a total facepalm moment. Could be because I never fiddled with settings. I thought Airplane mode was about data network, and not, WiFi
I didn't enter the control panel, just toggled the switched on and off. It's only when you pointed it out that I decided to give that a try. Worked like a charm
Thank you both for pointing out the obvious Airplane Mode 101 :good:
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HI archicorn27,
do you use LG L90 D410? is it your usb tethering work normally ? I have D410 but, there is no option to enable usb tethering. I just google, and see D415 have option to use usb tethering h t t p : / / support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-10547(sorry I'm a new user, can't post url link because my post < 10)

At&t US mobile hotspot glitch

I just got a new SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
I've been looking for ways to get the mobile hotspot active due to me having unlimited data on AT&T ( US ). To no prevail just like everyone I realize that at&t has block almost every possible way to use the mobile hotspot with unlimited data and it looks like a decent reliable root is going to keep changing as exploits are closed.
But....
I stumbled on this glich so I had to share.
1. Turn your wifi on your S7 edge
2. Connect to a WiFi ( doesn't matter if it has Internet access or not )
3. Once connected Turn on your mobile hotspot
4. Now connect the device your wanting to use. ( I used my Xbox ) ( I had to go into my network setting on my Xbox and configure a new connection)
5. Let the device run what ever tests it needs to run. ( I got an error msg stating that I was connected to the internet but connectivity may be interrupted and that Xbox live services maybe slow on multiplayer games)
Just hit ok
6. Now once you've connected, go to " mobile hotspot and tethering " click on "Mobile Hotspot" then in the top right hand corner click on "more". In the pull down menu click WiFi sharing click " WiFi Sharing Off "
7. Don't clear any notifications, And don't click the set up device.
Just hit the home button and enjoy your device connected thru your At&t SAMSUNG-SM-G935A on unlimited data.
Hope this helps.
Just remember att has technologies to sense this. After a month or so, you will receive an email notifying you of violating your terms of agreement, effectively booting you off unlimited if you continue on. This happens because you violate that agreement and not you or them are bound.
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Have you used PDAnet/Foxfi? They're a little expensive but worked on my S6, and they supposedly try to hide the fact that you're tethering.. at&t will always know based on deep packet inspection & TTL hops, but I have a feeling they stopped the 'tetherer witch hunt' now that so many people are on mobile share
zoso28 said:
Have you used PDAnet/Foxfi? They're a little expensive but worked on my S6, and they supposedly try to hide the fact that you're tethering.. at&t will always know based on deep packet inspection & TTL hops, but I have a feeling they stopped the 'tetherer witch hunt' now that so many people are on mobile share
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Pretty much unless you've been cought before or after using an insane amount of data (like 100gb plus) a month they won't bother looking at you.
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sandman7793 said:
Just remember att has technologies to sense this. After a month or so, you will receive an email notifying you of violating your terms of agreement, effectively booting you off unlimited if you continue on. This happens because you violate that agreement and not you or them are bound.
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Use a VPN on the client machine.
psufan5 said:
Use a VPN on the client machine.
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What does a VPN have to do with the amount of data your using? VPN will create a secure connection, but it won't make your data usage magically disappear.
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sandman7793 said:
What does a VPN have to do with the amount of data your using? VPN will create a secure connection, but it won't make your data usage magically disappear.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
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Because the tech they use to tell you are tethering is packet sniffing. If you mask the data, you can tether until your heart is content or you run out of data. I said nothing about amount of data being used, only to mask that your computer is using it and not your phone. The concern was being booted off for tethering on an unlimited data plan. Using a VPN on each client machine will prevent them from knowing you are tethering. They will not boot you off the network for using lots of data.
pedro2576 said:
I just got a new SAMSUNG-SM-G935A
I've been looking for ways to get the mobile hotspot active due to me having unlimited data on AT&T ( US ). To no prevail just like everyone I realize that at&t has block almost every possible way to use the mobile hotspot with unlimited data and it looks like a decent reliable root is going to keep changing as exploits are closed.
But....
I stumbled on this glich so I had to share.
1. Turn your wifi on your S7 edge
2. Connect to a WiFi ( doesn't matter if it has Internet access or not )
3. Once connected Turn on your mobile hotspot
4. Now connect the device your wanting to use. ( I used my Xbox ) ( I had to go into my network setting on my Xbox and configure a new connection)
5. Let the device run what ever tests it needs to run. ( I got an error msg stating that I was connected to the internet but connectivity may be interrupted and that Xbox live services maybe slow on multiplayer games)
Just hit ok
6. Now once you've connected, go to " mobile hotspot and tethering " click on "Mobile Hotspot" then in the top right hand corner click on "more". In the pull down menu click WiFi sharing click " WiFi Sharing Off "
7. Don't clear any notifications, And don't click the set up device.
Just hit the home button and enjoy your device connected thru your At&t SAMSUNG-SM-G935A on unlimited data.
Hope this helps.
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Hi:
I have an AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge. Once I turn on Wifi and connect to any network, as per your instructions, I go to mobile hotspot to turn it on but I get a message saying: "Mobile Hotspot will turn off Wifi, hit cancel or ok." Then after wifi turns off I get this other message: "Mobile hotspot is unavailable. To enable mobile hotspot on this device, go to att.com/mywireless or dail 611."
And It won't let me continue.
Make sure you have mobile wifi sharing turned on before you connect to regular wifi, then go back in and turn wifi sharing off
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pedro2576 said:
Make sure you have mobile wifi sharing turned on before you connect to regular wifi, then go back in and turn wifi sharing off
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Why does the we need to turn the sharing on, then off? Will it allow multiple devices to connect? Will it timeout and turn off?
Thanks,
I have the unlimited plan also, but I previously had a mobile share plan, which had a hotspot on the plan so I had to put it on a totally separate plan from my phones with unlimited data.
I remember years ago, AT&T required you to pay an additional fee in be able to use your phone as a hotspot. Since I wanted to use my phone as a hotspot, but didn't use it enough to justify an extra fee, I found an app called FoxFi, which allowed me to override AT&T's rules and turn my phone into a hotspot without having AT&T enable the hotspot feature and without having to pay an additional fee. I'm not sure if this app still works, but it might be worth looking into.
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This trick worked for the past two months....alas, the June update changed it......doesn't work anymore.......
Rolldog said:
I have the unlimited plan also, but I previously had a mobile share plan, which had a hotspot on the plan so I had to put it on a totally separate plan from my phones with unlimited data.
I remember years ago, AT&T required you to pay an additional fee in be able to use your phone as a hotspot. Since I wanted to use my phone as a hotspot, but didn't use it enough to justify an extra fee, I found an app called FoxFi, which allowed me to override AT&T's rules and turn my phone into a hotspot without having AT&T enable the hotspot feature and without having to pay an additional fee. I'm not sure if this app still works, but it might be worth looking into.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thank you, I literally haven't received Any updates so I can still use this. Much appreciated.
t12icky0 said:
Thank you, I literally haven't received Any updates so I can still use this. Much appreciated.
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Now you can just load the 935U firmware on our phone and the wifi tethering isn't blocked for unlimited users.
I have the same issue "I get this other message: "Mobile hotspot is unavailable. To enable mobile hotspot on this device, go to att.com/mywireless or dail 611."
My phone was an AT&T phone. I bought online unlocked. I have taken it to Nigera and lived there 6 months. Now my husband is here he has the same phone Samsung Note 4 and I connect to his hotspot since we have no internet. However my phone when I try to tun on mobile hotspot no can do.
I have taken to my carrier CRICKET they are at a loss. So is all lost I can't get mobile hotspot? I so can;t afford a new phone and need mobile botspot when hubby isn't home.
dwheels76 said:
I have the same issue "I get this other message: "Mobile hotspot is unavailable. To enable mobile hotspot on this device, go to att.com/mywireless or dail 611."
My phone was an AT&T phone. I bought online unlocked. I have taken it to Nigera and lived there 6 months. Now my husband is here he has the same phone Samsung Note 4 and I connect to his hotspot since we have no internet. However my phone when I try to tun on mobile hotspot no can do.
I have taken to my carrier CRICKET they are at a loss. So is all lost I can't get mobile hotspot? I so can;t afford a new phone and need mobile botspot when hubby isn't home.
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I have an att s7 edge on Cricket and it works but ur firmware has to be 935U
dmxinc said:
This trick worked for the past two months....alas, the June update changed it......doesn't work anymore.......
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August update......working again! Awesome!
This works great
I am running U firmware and I didn't have a problem connecting . Saved up about 70gbs in my rollover 40gb plan and streamed Netflix on my friends TV for 3 days .
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This really works thanks

Why is Airplane Mode off on settings but on on Service Mode? [solved]

I've been having trouble connecting to the tmobile network. I can do it through wifi and make call through wifi-calling. But when I'm out it says network not available.
When I reboot the phone I manage to connect for a few seconds and then I lose it. Tried the Airplane Mode on and off thing but it didn't help.
When I go to *#0011# I get <No SVC> but when I went go to *#2263# it says that Airplane Mode is ON and that I need to turn it off to access that menu. Since Airplane mode is already off under settings then that's as far as i can go.
With my quick wit I thought, hey that's probably why I don't have any network connection, because the Stealth Airplane Mode is ON
So, what could be causing this dichotomy in between the service mode and the settings? Could it be that the ServiceMode is "concluding" that Airplane Mode is ON, but the problem is actually somewhere else? Like when Windows "help" tries to guess your problem but strikes out badly.
Is there another place that I can turn the Airplane Mode off, a different service code or some misbehaving google app?
On top of that, I got two s6 with problems. Most of the wifey's sensors are shot. But she can make phone calls so her problems will be dealt after mine. The funny stuff is that both started cranking out at about the same time, so unless this was a warranty time bomb, maybe our wireless chargers have something to do with it. Or not and I'm just being horribly unlucky right now, which is always a safe statement to make.
Anyone know how to turn Airplane Mode off besides Settings/AirplaneMode or the slide down thingy?
No Power Saving mode is enabled (but that doesn't mean nothing at this point).
Thanks
Sunofa whore... I been dealing with this **** all day. Then right after I posted here I decided to go look at all the menus in the Network area. And sure enough, under wifi-calling it was marked to "never use cellular network". This self changing selections on Android drives crazy. Thanks for thinking about helping me. Maybe I can find a setting on my wife's phone saying to disable all sensors....

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