Subject says it all... I'm not on one of the new mobile share plans that allows for tethering. After rooting, I tried the wireless tether just to see and it still directs me to call AT&T to enable the hotspot feature. Is there a way around this by changing something in build.prop or freezing/deleting an APK that monitors the wireless tether?
Failing all that, is there a decent app anyone can recommend that accomplishes the same thing?
If you have supersu or similar installed, install fox fi or wifi tether from the Google play store. You need to grant it root privileges (it will automatically ask)
If market won't allow you to download it, I forget the work around on that.. Google it
911jason said:
Subject says it all... I'm not on one of the new mobile share plans that allows for tethering. After rooting, I tried the wireless tether just to see and it still directs me to call AT&T to enable the hotspot feature. Is there a way around this by changing something in build.prop or freezing/deleting an APK that monitors the wireless tether?
Failing all that, is there a decent app anyone can recommend that accomplishes the same thing?
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Use ES file explorer. Give root permissions. Go to /system/app and delete ATT_HotSpot.apk and ATT_HotSpot.apk.odex file. Reboot your phone. start the HTC wifi hotspot.
pradeepd said:
Use ES file explorer. Give root permissions. Go to /system/app and delete ATT_HotSpot.apk and ATT_HotSpot.apk.odex file. Reboot your phone. start the HTC wifi hotspot.
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Using Root Explorer app cannot delete Odex file, read only. How can i delete???
deeznuts said:
Using Root Explorer app cannot delete Odex file, read only. How can i delete???
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Did you mount the system partition?
deeznuts said:
Using Root Explorer app cannot delete Odex file, read only. How can i delete???
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Figured it out, had to tap Mount R/W in root explorer and allowed me to delete read only files. Problem is i deleted Street View with titanium backup and deleted the odex file via root explorer but now want to install it again. Problem is i can't install it because google play says it is already installed! How can this be? Did titanium backup miss some more files that are need to be deleted and where the heck can they be as they aren't in system/apps???
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I even searched just the word "street" in Root Explorer and brought up some more hidden street view files and even an apk file. I deleted all these files so there is no more files on my device even with the word "street" in them (according to root explorer searching entire device), rebooted my device, signed out of Google Play and back in, Damn Google Play STILL says Street View is installed on my device!?! How, why? So confused on this, would think it would be such a simple task with these root tools???
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pradeepd said:
Use ES file explorer. Give root permissions. Go to /system/app and delete ATT_HotSpot.apk and ATT_HotSpot.apk.odex file. Reboot your phone. start the HTC wifi hotspot.
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Do you have the APK file for the HTC wifi hotspot as it's not on ATT version of HOX+
I used the same method as on the One X and used a SQL editor to modify the telphony.db. I will try to find the original post and get it posted. This will allow for the Stock hotspot to be active.
Awesome, thanks...
Tether Unlock
Here is the post:
@xdadevelopers Post: Rooted Users, WiFi Tether App?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25962703#post25962703
Enjoy.
If you run into issues, you will need to delete the values in the carriers_cache section and reboot.
Thank you very much sir... worked perfectly.
Here are the (modified) steps I used:
Install SQLite Editor by the makers of Root Explorer. Paid app, but worth the $3.
Find telephony.db in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases.
Find line 12 and change it from broadband to pta.
Reboot phone.
After that I just added the widget.
So which one works...deleting the HTC hot spot apk with root permissions and using Fox fi?
Or editing the app with the script editor and keeping the original HTC hot spot?
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I didn't use Foxfi, just the built-in hotspot accessible through settings.
Gotcha, I'll try that but it sounds like if you can use root to delete the HTC hot spot it won't cost $3 :-$
Trying to confirm both methods in fact work
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Well, give it a try... there was another thread last night where someone rooted and then tried Foxfi and it still gave him the same message about contacting support to enable the hotspot. I think you'll more than likely need to edit the file. Does anyone know if the telephony.db file contains any private information or can I post the modified file here?
Ok two questions here that I'm struggling with.
A) I didn't have Fox fi OR es explorer ask for root rights, how do I make super user give them full rights?
B) I don't see anything that starts with /data in es explorer. It won't go into any directory above my /storage??
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Sounds like you aren't really rooted. Do you have SuperUser or SuperSU in your app drawer?
I apologize..a quick Google search gave me instructions..simply go into settings to give yourself root access. Worked after
Now my problem is the "data" folder is empty.
And there's no data folder in the "system" or "sys" folders
Update: after giving ES explore the remaining root access "system", now I see everything in the data folder!
Will get the sq editor and try the fix soon heading out of town for weekend.
Thanks for all the help!
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pradeepd said:
Use ES file explorer. Give root permissions. Go to /system/app and delete ATT_HotSpot.apk and ATT_HotSpot.apk.odex file. Reboot your phone. start the HTC wifi hotspot.
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Did not work for me
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The SQLite Editor method will take you about 2 minutes.
911jason said:
The SQLite Editor method will take you about 2 minutes.
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my line 12 says
mmsport
I don't see "provider" in telephony.db at all
Carrier_enabled? It's the only one that is Boolean in the whole db
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Make sure you're following the instructions correctly. Correct folder mainly.
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I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't - - >>
I have a problem, I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't compatible with this version" on the play market. Any ideas on how to fix this?
This NEVER happened before Ever.
45 views and no answer's! THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY OLD VERY QUICK! I NEED ANSWERS TO FIX PROBLEM!
nasateen13 said:
I have a problem, I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't compatible with this version" on the play market. Any ideas on how to fix this?
This NEVER happened before Ever.
45 views and no answer's! THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY OLD VERY QUICK! I NEED ANSWERS TO FIX PROBLEM!
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This happening from root isnt very common. Wipe cache/dalvik/, fix permissions, boot. Go to manage apps select play store, wipe its data, reboot.
nasateen13 said:
I have a problem, I rooted my photon a few days ago and I'm getting a lot of "your device isn't compatible with this version" on the play market. Any ideas on how to fix this?
This NEVER happened before Ever.
45 views and no answer's! THIS PROBLEM IS GETTING VERY OLD VERY QUICK! I NEED ANSWERS TO FIX PROBLEM!
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I CAN RAGE IN A THREAD POSTED IN THE WRONG SECTION TOO!!!!!!!
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but seriously tho you cant base the views, that could be people without an account.. or many people who dont know the answer.
how did you root the device? did you install cwm? roms? what version are you on etc.. have you tried to sbf back to full stock?
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244 views and no reply by the OP. >.>
im having the same problem. i forgot how to wipe the cache. could anyone please help a brain dead out. lol
Go to Settings > Applications > All > Market and select “Clear Data.”
Open your file manager app.
If you are using ES File Explorer, navigate to Settings > Root Settings and enable “Root Explorer” and “Mount File System.” For Root Explorer, tap the r/w icon at the top of the screen.
Locate and open the file “build.prop” in the /system folder.
Create a backup for “build.prop.” To do that, copy the file and save it to another folder. You will also need to rename the file.
Go back to the original “build.prop” file. Open and edit it. If you are using ES File Explorer, you will need to long-press the file and open it in ES Note Editor.
Locate “ro.product.model” and “ro.product.manufacturer” and make the following changes (for this guide, we will be using Nexus S as an example):
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
After typing in the necessary changes, save the file.
Now try your play store
This is just a copy and paste. But If the model and manufacture is not photon and Motorola then set it to that. If it is photon and Motorola then set it as anotjer major high end device.
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this is what my file says already. I'm not seeing anything worng here...
ro.product.mode=Motorola Electrify
ro.product.model.number=MB853
rp.product.brand=MOTO
tsdeaton said:
Go to Settings > Applications > All > Market and select “Clear Data.”
Open your file manager app.
If you are using ES File Explorer, navigate to Settings > Root Settings and enable “Root Explorer” and “Mount File System.” For Root Explorer, tap the r/w icon at the top of the screen.
Locate and open the file “build.prop” in the /system folder.
Create a backup for “build.prop.” To do that, copy the file and save it to another folder. You will also need to rename the file.
Go back to the original “build.prop” file. Open and edit it. If you are using ES File Explorer, you will need to long-press the file and open it in ES Note Editor.
Locate “ro.product.model” and “ro.product.manufacturer” and make the following changes (for this guide, we will be using Nexus S as an example):
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
After typing in the necessary changes, save the file.
Now try your play store
This is just a copy and paste. But If the model and manufacture is not photon and Motorola then set it to that. If it is photon and Motorola then set it as anotjer major high end device.
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Kilyar74 said:
this is what my file says already. I'm not seeing anything worng here...
ro.product.model-Motorola Electrify
ro.product.model.number=MB853
rp.product.brand=MOTO
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Then try changing it to Galaxy nexus. Take out the mode number and put Samsung as the brand or change it to ro.product.manufacture=Samsung
Edit: or Nexus S
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build.prop
this is a copy of my current build.prop
Kilyar74 said:
this is a copy of my current build.prop
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Ok what app are you trying download? I'll try and if it downloads for me then I'll send you a modified version of yours. Copying everything from the top if mine into yours but still keeping your ril and other information.
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does anyone have a stock build.prop file i could look at?
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nearly anything from the playstore. cant update to flash 11. i purchased the game sentinal 3 homeworld that i cant install now. any apk that i have now other than what was preloaded i have had to find the apk off the net and install it as a 3rd party file. hell i wasnt allowed to install facebook app.
just some that is not working
newegg
ifixit
root browser lite
superuser
all of these are saying they are incompatible with this version.
the word version is what is throwing up a red flag to me.
How about starting from scratch?
Backup with Titanium backup (only user apps).
Wipe data in recovery, flash full sbf, root again.
ok question. i rooted with torpedo. now im browsing my phone and when i open the SIM app it has some greyed out items about the sim card. problem is when i was stock i could never get into the SIM app. Cause since im with USCC we dont use sims. is there a way to reverse what torpedo did to my phone to relock it? and if there is can anyone help me figure it out???
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I'd be more than happy to start from scratch
wipe data in recovery.... you mean do a soft wipe in recovery mode?
how do i flash a full sbf? Im running a USCC 2.3.5 OTA electrify i didnt think we could flash anything since we have a locked bootloader
where can i get a full sbf?
peetr_ said:
How about starting from scratch?
Backup with Titanium backup (only user apps).
Wipe data in recovery, flash full sbf, root again.
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Op has plenty of sufficient replies. No need to hijack his thread kilyar:what:
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solved
i did a lot more reading over the net and found the cause of this issue for me. it was my DPI on my phone. my phone was set to 260DPI instead of the 240 dpi it should be for my phone.
http://androidforums.com/verizon-ga...7191-your-device-isnt-compatible-version.html
after 9 soft wipes and a ton of re-rooting and file swapping and headaches it boiled down to that little change i made for better vid quality.
i know i hijacked this thread without intention and am sorry for it but hopfully someone else can learn from this.
thank you to all that helped in advice and information.
Perfect, you found it.
tsdeaton said:
Go to Settings > Applications > All > Market and select “Clear Data.”
Open your file manager app.
If you are using ES File Explorer, navigate to Settings > Root Settings and enable “Root Explorer” and “Mount File System.” For Root Explorer, tap the r/w icon at the top of the screen.
Locate and open the file “build.prop” in the /system folder.
Create a backup for “build.prop.” To do that, copy the file and save it to another folder. You will also need to rename the file.
Go back to the original “build.prop” file. Open and edit it. If you are using ES File Explorer, you will need to long-press the file and open it in ES Note Editor.
Locate “ro.product.model” and “ro.product.manufacturer” and make the following changes (for this guide, we will be using Nexus S as an example):
ro.product.model = Nexus S
ro.product.manufacturer = samsung
After typing in the necessary changes, save the file.
Now try your play store
This is just a copy and paste. But If the model and manufacture is not photon and Motorola then set it to that. If it is photon and Motorola then set it as anotjer major high end device.
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wanted to point out its actually the keys that filter apps in the market so like if you copied the keys from my jellybean rom:
ro.build.description=takju-user 4.1 JRN84D 392829 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=google/takju/maguro:4.1/JRN84D/392829:user/release-keys
i am definitely new to everything except how to basicly use an android. i had my moto photon 4g rooted about 4 weeks ago, everything was ok but i decided to get rid of my root and i found nothing simple on unrooting my device so i did a "factory reset" thought that would work and i was wrong, now my phone has no wifi and my internal storage erases it self if every time my phone turns off. i recently found this forum 2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM 10/24/11 latest SBF build Stock ROM FIXED DATA [10/27], got everything i could find in the how to, the sbf file, rsd lite and the drivers. i follow the guide to a T and this error keeps popping up "SVF:106:1:2 sec_exception: b655,eddc,eb" i cant figure whats going on. im horribly stuck. thanks for the help
Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
MK2 tether
AdelosMeansUnknown said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
This thread is updated for MK2. Relatively simple as the primary method is to simply copy and paste in a root explorer.
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This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
truckerd said:
Just rooted my Verizon galaxy S4. Pain in the ars compared to the Droids that I've had for the past 6 years. Maybe just different.Not really interested in changing out Rom, but really need to have tether. I have unlimited and use about 16 gbs per month for business. I know that there's a thread on xda for tehter, but its somewhat old and can't see anyone that's used it or applied it for the MK2 build. Have tried numerous WiFi apps on market and none work. Also the.the thread on xda is somewhat over my head. Anything else out there. Hows this, since I don't do this for a living and don't have the patience to do the tether package ...theres 50.00 bucks to help me get tether and to understand it a little better. Use to change the entitlement on the droids and had tether, but the process on the galaxy is stumping me. let me know
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I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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Terri M said:
I also have unlimited. Have you tried using PDAnet+? When I upgraded from 4.2.2 MKD to 4.3 MK2 my Foxfi app quit working and then I tried PDAnet+ and it works like a charm.
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Have used PdaNet in the past. Cant get it to work on this build...Weird
I'm on MK2 with Surge's tether. I found it much easier to unpack the zip on my desktop and move the files to the root of my external SdCard. Once you have all four files in the folder on your external SdCard, download Terminal Emulator to your phone from the play store, open it and type in the commands letter for letter (double check your spelling and spacing). The script runs, the phone reboots, and voila tether works through the hotspot app no problem.
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In addition if you use the script through Terminal Emulator you have a nice way to return to stock - just type in the commands for the untether script.
I had to undo the tether to accept the OTA from MJ7 to MK2. However, the next OTA should be kitkat, so who knows if this will even be an issue or if we'll still be able to tether this way.
Question on the root on the sd card..Do I make a file, no file on in E'S file mgr.
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truckerd said:
This is the part that's beyond me. I know it must be frustrating to deal with us out here, but any and all help is very much appreciated.
1.Download the modded framework-res.apk from here for MJ7 or here for MK2 then copy it to /system first then change framework-res.apk's permissions to rw-r--r-- (chmod 644) and then MOVE it to /system/framework and overwrite framework-res.apk. Then reboot and you should have tethering!
Do I do a direct download to the phone? or or to desktop and than to system. and so on. again any help is appreciated This is why I go to YouTube and have a 8th grader show me how to do it. Kind of embarrassing for a guy that's in his fifties. But than again my work and what I do for a living is beyond allot of people...Thanks
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I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
I use wanam xposed and xposed. There's an option to turn off tethering provisioning their.
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
truckerd said:
Just to double check where Im putting this file.. Theirs one[ sys file] and one[ system] in Devise, I did check the root explorer but couldn't find system write in the settings.
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The system file. If there is one (depends on file manager used) it should be the option below the root explorer option.
Which file mgr. do you suggest?
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AdelosMeansUnknown said:
I'd say it doesn't really matter how the file (frameworks-res.apk) gets to the root of your SD card. From there, using a file manager (I usually use File Manager, be sure to check root explorer and system write in the settings) locate where ever you placed the file, highlight it by pressing and holding, there should be an option to copy the file. Select that. Press home (which brings you to the root of your SD card), then press the "Up" button (which essentially begins accessing system files) until you can see the system folder. Paste here. Press and hold the file again and select "Permissions." Check The read and write of the first row, and read only of the next two rows. Move the file. Navigate to the framework folder and drop and overwrite. Reboot.
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That's a great explanation.
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YOU HOLD MYSELF AND XDA FREE FROM ANY LIABILITY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
This will enable Native Tether for Build 21.11.21. Shout out goes to @iKrYpToNiTe for his work with this.
Prerequisites:
Droid Maxx/Ultra Rooted w/WP off
METHOD 1: TWRP INSTALL
1) Download the package below labeled "21.11.21tether_twrpinstall".
2) Reboot Into TWRP recovery and navigate to the file for flashing.
3) Reboot
4) Verify tether works
5) Profit.
METHOD 2: MANUAL INSTALL
1) Download the package below labeled "21.11.21tether".
2) Download root browser by Jrummy from the play store
3) Navigate to System/Priv-App and rename VZWEntitlementservice.apk to VzwEntitlementservice.apk.bak.
4) Navigate to System and rename the build.prop to build.prop.bak
5) Place the package on the root of your sd card and extract the build.prop file within the folder.
6) Navigate to system and Copy and paste the new file.
7) Set permissions for the file to
Owner: Read/Write
Group: Read
Others: Read
This should show (rw-r--r--)
8) Reboot. Verify tether works
9) Profit.
REVERTING
METHOD 1:
If installed in twrp, download the package below labeled 21.11.21tether_revert. Flash in Twrp, reboot, verify subscription check re-enabled.
METHOD 2:
If manually installed, simply delete the build.prop you installed, remove the .bak extension from the original build.prop, verify permissions, reboot.
there is nothing in the .zip folder?
Kickbut101 said:
there is nothing in the .zip folder?
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Are you asking or stating? If you are stating, then you may have gotten a bad download. I just re-verified the download and all is well. The file is very small.
Works perfectly. Thanks!
After reboot, original build.prop is back and the vzw files dropped the .bak. I am rooted, but not unlocked so wp is on, and I guess native tether is not gonna work. Didn't try it before reboot though.
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socobandit said:
After reboot, original build.prop is back and the vzw files dropped the .bak. I am rooted, but not unlocked so wp is on, and I guess native tether is not gonna work. Didn't try it before reboot though.
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Product of wp being on. You can try to open my build.prop and copy and paste the entire prop into your file effectively replacing the contents. See if that takes.
What is a native tether exploit used for?
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johnny567 said:
What is a native tether exploit used for?
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To enable native tether, obviously. Search is your friend.
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@Topsnake, is it possible to rig your previous MOD ([MOD][ROOT]Native Wireless Tether for build 19.6.3) for 4.4.4?
It appears that having a modded VZWEntitlementServices.apk which takes care of the native tether and only that is a cleaner solution than modifying the build.prop as the latter is referenced a lot by many processes which, consequently, could lead to far reaching side effects.
BTW, do you know if anyone tried your VZWEntitlementServices.apk on 4.4.4?
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To enable native tether, obviously. Search is your friend.
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@Topsnake, is it possible to rig your previous MOD ([MOD][ROOT]Native Wireless Tether for build 19.6.3) for 4.4.4?
It appears that having a modded VZWEntitlementServices.apk which takes care of the native tether and only that is a cleaner solution than modifying the build.prop as the latter is referenced a lot by many processes which, consequently, could lead to far reaching side effects.
BTW, do you know if anyone tried your VZWEntitlementServices.apk on 4.4.4?
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Thought I replied to this.
The 19.5.3 would probably work for 4.4.4 but I haven't tried it.
The build.prop is a much cleaner install when done correctly.
Topsnake said:
Thought I replied to this.
The 19.5.3 would probably work for 4.4.4 but I haven't tried it.
The build.prop is a much cleaner install when done correctly.
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@Topsnake can you please elaborate on the changes you made to the stock buiuld.prop file?
I know you've mentioned in another thread that your method and the one using EntitlementBypass-v1.2.apk (from Moto X forum) are using the same commends. Would I be correct assuming that you've:
1. Added net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
and
2. Changed ro.mot.tether_dun_required to 0
Are those are the only difference between your build.prop and the stock one?
The reason I ask, is that, as I said earlier in this thread, build.prop is pretty significant file (from what I understand) and sets a lot of variables and settings. I'm hesitant to modify it in fears that by enabling native tether other unwanted side effects would arise.
Thanks
CrazyRussianXDA said:
@Topsnake can you please elaborate on the changes you made to the stock buiuld.prop file?
I know you've mentioned in another thread that your method and the one using EntitlementBypass-v1.2.apk (from Moto X forum) are using the same commends. Would I be correct assuming that you've:
1. Added net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
and
2. Changed ro.mot.tether_dun_required to 0
Are those are the only difference between your build.prop and the stock one?
The reason I ask, is that, as I said earlier in this thread, build.prop is pretty significant file (from what I understand) and sets a lot of variables and settings. I'm hesitant to modify it in fears that by enabling native tether other unwanted side effects would arise.
Thanks
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I can guarantee you that this mod will not give any effects other than enabling tether. 110% positive
Topsnake said:
I can guarantee you that this mod will not give any effects other than enabling tether. 110% positive
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line 259 net.tethering.noprovisioning=true appears to be the only addition to the original build.prop
Should the result should be the same if we just edit the prop.buld right on the device and add that line?
Are you unlocked bl?
Topsnake said:
Are you unlocked bl?
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yes
CrazyRussianXDA said:
yes
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So then copy the contents of the build prop into yours or replace it all together. It takes of all about 3 seconds.
It will be the same.
Whelp that's it's for me @NWKENT @Jaocagomez @Caseyk621 @bigv5150 @rmjones2006 i'm done helping this community and dealing with all these people who feel like something is owed to them. It's been fun.
Topsnake, thank you! For all you have done in the past and now.
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rekids said:
Topsnake, thank you! For all you have done in the past and now.
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I appreciate that buddy. Thanks.
CrazyRussianXDA said:
"I'm not required to disclose the details of any mod to you" - this might or might not be true as I'm not familiar with Open Source Licensing and you might be required to disclose. Regardless, you did not, that's part why you came across as not completely honest.
The fact that most developers (Jcase, Faux123, beaups, iKrYpToNiTe, just to name a few) DO disclose everything makes me thank that you might be required to do full disclosure.
"Either apply it, or don't." - I did not. I applied command provided by iKrYpToNiTe
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If you are really that concerned about the build.prop being altered in a way that you feel the need to be worried, then simply compare your current build.prop to the modified one that topsnake has provided. It's that simple. No need to start arguments about what one person feels is better or safer or whatever else you think; I personally research anything that I do to my phone by tearing down apk's or batch files or whatever it might be that I'm applying to my phone to see what is being done. By doing this it also helps you learn how these exploits work and helps you learn more about your phone in general.
If you're not comfortable with changing files then don't do it. It's that simple.
Not calling any one particular person out in general, but there is so much of the same information continually being repeated that it is extremely frustrating. I'm to the point where I don't even try and help because I'm just repeating what I said a page or two back, or the post directly below.
Topsnake said:
Whelp that's it's for me @NWKENT @Jaocagomez @Caseyk621 @bigv5150 @rmjones2006 i'm done helping this community and dealing with all these people who feel like something is owed to them. It's been fun.
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Please don't leave us! We appreciate everything you do!
PLEASE READ
This mod ONLY applies to UNLIMITED USERS who DO NOT have tethering on their plan
This mod DOES NOT apply to SHARE EVERYTHING plans
I took a peak over at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/help/g3-hotspot-hack-t2812305 and saw that there were issues with using the G2 apk. I decided to take a looksy at it and see if I can replicate the functionality of the G2 apk with out having to re-apply settings to turn on tethering.
I have always had issues using root explores and database explorers messing up permissions and causing boot loops so until I have a proper recovery I use the android terminal emulator. Many people here have had plenty of success using file explores so give it a shot if you like!
Skip down to the bottom for a video walkthrough created by { owenbeals aka DroidModderX}
First things first you will need root!
0.) Start a root shell
Code:
su
1.) mount the system partition for read and write access
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /system
2.) Rename stock files HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex to something memorable. I use .bak and .bakdex
Code:
cd /system/app
mv HotspotProvision.apk HotspotProvision.bak
mv HotspotProvision.odex HotspotProvision.bakdex
3.) Now copy over the new file, can be the root of the extSD card which is /storage/external_SD/HotspotProvisionVzG3.apk
Code:
cp /storage/external_SD/HotspotProvisionVzG3.apk .
4.) The last thing is to change permissions to 644 (RW- R-- R-- for you file browsy types )
Code:
chmod 644 HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.apk
5.) Now reboot and enjoy your glitch free hotspot action!
You must reboot! Do not try to "install" it, it does not function like that.
N.B.
Some users have noted that their cpu governors change to Performance while the hotspot is on and change back to On Demand when off instead of normal Interactive. This is the stock behaviour of the kernel, and not a bug introduced by this mod.
Thanks to { owenbeals aka DroidModderX} for this handy video walkthrough.
Thanks { Robshr, JayGoat } for bringing this up
Also thanks to { nrage23 } for answering a ton of questions on here
CREDIT:
Guest who started previous thread
Anonymous original creator
WACOmalt for making the original G2 thread
what was glitchy about the first hotspot app? HotspotProvision_24A_mod.apk
rp201 said:
what was glitchy about the first hotspot app? HotspotProvision_24A_mod.apk
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You have change something every time you use it.
The modded apk works perfectly. I used root explorer to do it though. I renamed the original files, copied your apk to system/app, renamed it to HotSpotProvision.apk, fixed the permissions and rebooted.
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Pretty cool. I'll have to give this a try when I'm bored later on today at work. Could you explain what you actually did to the hotspot apk though?
One thing though - why not just append ".bak" to the end of the existing filename/extension? That way, you don't lose the original extension so you can't forget what it was. It works fine. That's what I always do. In other words, your files would end in ".apk.bak" and ".odex.bak". The system only sees the extension after the final period.
nrage23 said:
You have change something every time you use it.
The modded apk works perfectly. I used root explorer to do it though. I renamed the original files, copied your apk to system/app, renamed it to HotSpotProvision.apk, fixed the permissions and rebooted.
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How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
The downloaded apk he modded is named differently from the original one in the system/app folder. After I changed the names for the original files in system/app. I changed the name of the modded apk to match the original apk in system/app. I copied the renamed modded apk to system/app, set the permissions correctly, then rebooted. I went into Settings then More... under wireless networks,Mobile HotSpot and changed the SSID and password. I can turn it on via settings or the quick setting in the notification bar.
sstapley_56 said:
How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
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I'd guess for it to work from stock menus (i.e. without starting the apk directly from a file browser app or terminal emulator) you'd have to rename it the same as the stock apk so that the path is the same for the various apps that would call it.
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The downloaded apk he modded is named differently from the original one in the system/app folder. After I changed the names for the original files in system/app. I changed the name of the modded apk to match the original apk in system/app. I copied the renamed modded apk to system/app, set the permissions correctly, then rebooted. I went into Settings then More... under wireless networks,Mobile HotSpot and changed the SSID and password. I can turn it on via settings or the quick setting in the notification bar.
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So I have renamed it exactly as the original apk was and rebooted but still no go. On reboot I get a force close of VZWAWSService. I have some of the system bloat frozen, maybe this has something to do with it.
phobos512 said:
I'd guess for it to work from stock menus (i.e. without starting the apk directly from a file browser app or terminal emulator) you'd have to rename it the same as the stock apk so that the path is the same for the various apps that would call it.
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Sweet it's working now, I had the lgmobilehotspot GUI.apk frozen and that's what was causing the issue. Thanks for the apk and tutorial guys!
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How do you launch tethering after moving, renaming, and re-permissioning the apk? I've tried to launch from Settings app but nothing happens.
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Did you reboot?
There should be no reason to rename the apk. When android installs applications it goes into the /data... Dir as the package name. All intents are handled via package names therefore the apk name is inconsequential.
To use you should be able to go settings > more and see all the tethering options.
To verify placement and permissions use
Code:
su
ll /system/app/Hotspot*
You should see your two backup files and the new HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.all
Permissions should be rw-r--r--
Let me know if you still have issues.
I will post a DIY response so that people who want to learn about the modification can play along at home. Think of it as source code for this mod:good:
[email protected] said:
Did you reboot?
There should be no reason to rename the apk. When android installs applications it goes into the /data... Dir as the package name. All intents are handled via package names therefore the apk name is inconsequential.
To use you should be able to go settings > more and see all the tethering options.
To verify placement and permissions use
Code:
su
ll /system/app/Hotspot*
You should see your two backup files and the new HotspotProvisionVzG3Mod.all
Permissions should be rw-r--r--
Let me know if you still have issues.
I will post a DIY response so that people who want to learn about the modification can play along at home. Think of it as source code for this mod:good:
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Thanks for the detailed response, I got it working now. I had previously frozen some of the bloat on the phone when I got it and one of the apps I froze was the lgemobilehotspotui.apk which is needed to work correctly. Thanks for all the help from the awesome devs here.
Nice work, thanks. I just installed it with Root Explorer, and it worked perfectly. Just have to do it to the wife's phone, now.
Well done. Working great!
Thanks! Works perfect. And now I can use the toggle on the drop down menu to activate the hotspot. Thanks so much.
Worked
Worked perfectly for me. Used ES file explorer to move the files around.
I have downloaded, changed permissions, changed the file names to .bak but when I try to install the nodded split says application not installed. I'm using root explorer. I did have the othe mod installed and deleted it first. Wondering if that is the problem
Edit...Stopped trying to install and just rebooted and it turns on just fine, and my laptop connects...the app shows it connected and listed as an approved device...yet I'm not able to actually get a a connection.
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Thanks! Works like a champ.
works great!
I'm also getting the VZWARSService has stopped message, and when I go into settings and turn on the hotspot, nothing happens. If I go into mobile hotspot and turn it on from there, I get this message: Unfortunately, com.lge.mobilehotspot.ui has stopped. Followed the directions exactly, so I'm not sure what's going on.
Works perfectly. I used Root Explorer to rename and move everything. Thanks!
Worked like a charm the only thing is still changes the cpu governor to performance the g2 one did it to I don't know if someone is able to fix that
It's just when I turn on the hotspot afterwards I use android tuner and change it back to interactive
Does anyone else have this issue
I'm running 4.1.2 happily rooted and customized how I like it, I don't want to upgrade at all but I get the popup on my phone every 12 hours and it cancels whatever app I was using at the time, I want to get rid of it. I did some searching and found you should attempt to rename or delete or move BlurUpdater_vzw.apk and the odex file in /system/app but I can only copy the app, can't rename or delete using es file explorer with root permission applied. So how can I disable this annoying popup?
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I'm running 4.1.2 happily rooted and customized how I like it, I don't want to upgrade at all but I get the popup on my phone every 12 hours and it cancels whatever app I was using at the time, I want to get rid of it. I did some searching and found you should attempt to rename or delete or move BlurUpdater_vzw.apk and the odex file in /system/app but I can only copy the app, can't rename or delete using es file explorer with root permission applied. So how can I disable this annoying popup?
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you may need to change settings in file explorer to root
or check Superuser log
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What is current system version?
It listed in settings /about phone
Like 183.46.15.xt907.
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sd_shadow said:
you may need to change settings in file explorer to root
or check Superuser log
or try Root Browser
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What is current system version?
It listed in settings /about phone
Like 183.46.15.xt907.
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System version 98.72.16.XT912.verizon.en.us
Going to try out root on file explorer,is root explorer free?
Well **** I didnt see the root setting on ES file explorer, i removed the blur updater, restarted phone, we'll see if the popup happens again.
Xproplayer said:
System version 98.72.16.XT912.verizon.en.us
Going to try out root on file explorer,is root explorer free?
Well **** I didnt see the root setting on ES file explorer, i removed the blur updater, restarted phone, we'll see if the popup happens again.
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Other files to look for
To Stop Motorola Updates
Rename /system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.bak.
Rename /system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to
BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.bak.
Rename /system/app/FOTA.apk to FOTA.apk.bak
Rename /system/app/ FOTA.odex to FOTA.odex.bak
reboot, wipe cache
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