Hey guys/gals, here is a fix for the VZW GS4 that resolves the issue of WiFi hotspot tethering. In the latest update, you now get an errors message that checks for an active subscription and then gives you an error and turns off the hotspot. Here are 2 methods I found.
Method 1: Download any app that allows you to freeze/defrost packages. If you cannot find one or do not have one, download an app called System Tuner by 3c. You have to find a package called "SPG" (system package). Freeze this package and it will prevent the phone from checking for a subscription service. Run your non-factory hotspot app. It will crash and maybe freeze for the first time, and then exit, just reopen it and it should then work.
Method 2: Using System Tuner, find the package called "SPG" and click on it so that it becomes highlighted. Then click "Details" so that it brings up the info about the app. It should show a list of packages under the "Activites" section (near the bottom). Uncheck the box labeled "NewSPGActivity". After this, you can run your hotspot app and it should crash/freeze for the first run. After that, it should run smoothly.
I hope this works for you all. If you have any questions or issues, just reply to this thread. Don't forget to give me a thanks!
Note: Do not use the built-in wifi hotspot toggle switch, it will crash. Download an app from the market to toggle it.
Note: If you cannot access the settings by clicking on the Hotspot notification, do this: settings>more networks>mobile hotspot.
Note: I am running ME7 with 4.2.2 JellyBean and stock rom.
Forces close. Didn't work for me.
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Force close for me also
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Worked for me. Froze with rom Toolbox. First time I turned on tether, my phone Froze up for a few seconds but hasn't happened again. Thanks.
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Foxfi works with no subscription notice all you have to do is make a pattern lock when it asks you.
"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"
"Oderint Dum Metuant"
Foxfi seems to be working. No adhoc error. I've yet to connect to it though. Cautiously optimistic
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ME7 build of the S4, and it looks like it force closed as well.
jzmax22 said:
Forces close. Didn't work for me.
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jeren17 said:
Force close for me also
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Bonisaur said:
ME7 build of the S4, and it looks like it force closed as well.
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What exactly force closed?
If you are trying to run the hotspot from the built it button, it will crash. Use an external app for your hotspot. I use "1-click tether" at the moment. I'm going to do some more looking right now.
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I have had the issue of not being able to use my WiFi tethering without paying for a subscription. Whenever you try to start a tether it gives you an error saying that you must activate your subscription.....I found a fix. This only works for rooted GS4's. Download any app that allows you to freeze/defrost packages. If you cannot find one or do not have one, download an app called System Tuner by 3c. You have to find a package called "SPG" (system package). Freeze this package and it will prevent the phone from checking for a subscription service. I hope this works for you all. If you have any questions or issues, just reply to this thread.
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I just use the toggle. Then, after that hold down the home button for recent apps and go right back to what I was doing...
Yes, was trying to use the built in button and the app crashed. I haven't had any problems with third party tether toggle apps. After getting the subscription check and hitting the home button I am good to go.
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Diceroll said:
I just use the toggle. Then, after that hold down the home button for recent apps and go right back to what I was doing...
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Yes, was trying to use the built in button and the app crashed. I haven't had any problems with third party tether toggle apps. After getting the subscription check and hitting the home button I am good to go.
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So is this method working for you now or are you still having issues?
Working now. Thank you for the info!
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jeren17 said:
Working now. Thank you for the info!
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No problem. Hit that thanks button if you'd like. i'd appreciate it!
stvn2569 said:
Foxfi works with no subscription notice all you have to do is make a pattern lock when it asks you.
"Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum"
"Oderint Dum Metuant"
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jlee85 said:
Foxfi seems to be working. No adhoc error. I've yet to connect to it though. Cautiously optimistic
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FoxFi uses your data plan, so if you don't have unlimited data it will cost you a lot of money. The technique I'm using prevents the phone from checking if you have an active subscription or not. Also, FoxFi limits how long you can use it continuously if you don't purchase the pro version. I used to use FoxFi before i rooted my phone.
On VRUAME7 build hack is not required. Toggle the built-in Wifi hotspot on and as soon as the subscription check message comes up just press the home button and it will go in the background but you will be able to still use tethering.
i just froze that app. and installed a third party wifi tether app and it worked .,thanks
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open1your1eyes0 said:
On VRUAME7 build hack is not required. Toggle the built-in Wifi hotspot on and as soon as the subscription check message comes up just press the home button and it will go in the background but you will be able to still use tethering.
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IF you are correct, you still have to deal with the message every time you want to tether. Also, since you have to hit the home button, if you want to change your setting or anything then you have to go back into the app and deal with the message again. This just makes it easier. Your idea just avoids the issue, mine fixes it. I wasn't trying to be rude or anything. Have a good day!
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i just froze that app. and installed a third party wifi tether app and it worked .,thanks
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No problem.
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Just flashd ics how do i enable hotspot when click on it it goes back to off?
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Settings > More... > Tethering and portable hotspot
Enjoy!
I did that but when I click on it automatically goes to off again
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FoxFi is free in the Play Store. Just click "Activate WiFi Hotspot" and it does the rest.
If you don't have tethering enabled on your account that would explain why it is turning itself off. It calls home to Momma first. You can fix it if your phone is rooted.
techntrek said:
If you don't have tethering enabled on your account that would explain why it is turning itself off. It calls home to Momma first. You can fix it if your phone is rooted.
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What .apk do you freeze/delete to do this the tendering one is different from ics and gb.
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I haven't done it since I have the 5 GB plan w/tethering, but I believe you have to freeze the Tethering Manager.
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I haven't done it since I have the 5 GB plan w/tethering, but I believe you have to freeze the Tethering Manager.
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That is for GB. I believe it is different in ICS. I know I've seen the file somewhere in browsing of posts, but can't remember where. When i do a search it pulls up all phones forums. Can we do an advanced search through browser? Will check later.
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I rooted my OTA VRUAME7 Verizon S4 but can't seem to get wifi tether to work. I've tried both of the newest Wifi Tether for Root (3.3 beta 2 and 3.4 experimental 1). Changing the device-profile to S4 doesn't help. It will start up and say "started with errors." Checking the log results in a "no log file" error.
I also hunted around with SQLite Editor trying to find an entitlement check, and came up empty (to use the built-in mobile hotspot).
Has anyone successfully figured out how to WiFi Tether on a rooted OTA VRUAME7?
Thanks in advance! :good: :good:
To add the hotspot toggle:
Download app => Click Me
Got to => Settings storage
Click => settings.db
Click => system
Search for "notification"
Highlight => notification_panel_active_app_list
Click the edit "pencil"
In the "value" section add "WiFiHotspot;" anywhere you like...
Restart phone
Note: Make sure your list ends with a semi-colon
If you see the warning screen, just hit home.
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I'm not referring to a toggle. I'm referring to successfully sharing my 4g with another device using wifi tethering.
Code3VW said:
I'm not referring to a toggle. I'm referring to successfully sharing my 4g with another device using wifi tethering.
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I've heard that most of those apps work. You just open the app then hit the home button. Voila! Lol
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Code3VW said:
I'm not referring to a toggle. I'm referring to successfully sharing my 4g with another device using wifi tethering.
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That's what this mod does...adding the toggle enables the hotspot. Just hit home if you see the Verizon warning to bypass it. Works, just used it on my S4.
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Redflea said:
That's what this mod does...adding the toggle enables the hotspot. Just hit home if you see the Verizon warning to bypass it. Works, just used it on my S4.
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You are right! Sorry I doubted you. WiFi hotspot now works!
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You are right! Sorry I doubted you. WiFi hotspot now works!
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Well I was hurt, but ate a pint of coffee ice cream and got over it.
jdub251 said:
I've heard that most of those apps work. You just open the app then hit the home button. Voila! Lol
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Could it be any easier? So the only danger here is exceeding your data limit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340441\
OP please read
To everyone who uses Safestrap, how did you get 4G LTE working?
I downloaded the ME7-modules that allows you to use Wi-Fi, but for some reason I'm only getting 3G.
Any help is appreciated.
Works fine on mine. Maybe try wiping everything again like 3 times, install rom, install modules, then wipe cache and dalvik again, then fixing permissions. Give that a shot.
Hey by the way, does your home button work with these new roms?
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Tried that, didn't work unfortunately.
And which ROM? I've flashed two and the 4G has not worked in either, but the home button worked in both.
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Tried that, didn't work unfortunately.
And which ROM? I've flashed two and the 4G has not worked in either, but the home button worked in both.
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Is your bootloader MDK or ME7?
Sorry I meant to say, does the home button WAKE the device? Sorry.
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Sorry I meant to say, does the home button WAKE the device? Sorry.
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This is a ROM specific feature. I found a toggle that allows me to wake the device in the ROM settings. Check there.
Also, my issue was resolved by enabling LTE in the network settings.
So now that 4.3 is available for Verizon I was curious if the typical tethering apps/widgets for us non-rooted folk still work? The tethering widget has been my go too and have become accustomed to just hitting the home button when getting the nag screen about needing to subscribe to the service. I read on the FoxFi app description on the playstore that it "does" support the 4.3 update for Verizon. Can anyone confirm if either of these work since the update?
Pdanet+ with full license got my tethering back.
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Foxfi works (I typed nolockscreen in the hash field to get rid of the security lock screen nag).
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mkramer5004 said:
Foxfi works (I typed nolockscreen in the hash field to get rid of the security lock screen nag).
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I tried nolockscreen in hash field and it would not work. Is there an order in how you accomplished this?
nolockscreen
mkramer5004 said:
Foxfi works (I typed nolockscreen in the hash field to get rid of the security lock screen nag).
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how do you input? just type nolockscreen?
thanks, it's probably something simple
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how do you input? just type nolockscreen?
thanks, it's probably something simple
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nolockscreen works and the subscription status shows up so I press the home button to get rid of it (trick from 4.2.2) but the connection isn't seen on any of my computers or devices.
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So now that 4.3 is available for Verizon I was curious if the typical tethering apps/widgets for us non-rooted folk still work? The tethering widget has been my go too and have become accustomed to just hitting the home button when getting the nag screen about needing to subscribe to the service. I read on the FoxFi app description on the playstore that it "does" support the 4.3 update for Verizon. Can anyone confirm if either of these work since the update?
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Tethering has been built in, with no need for additional software since the launch of the S3, and still works in the S4.
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Tethering has been built in, with no need for additional software since the launch of the S3, and still works in the S4.
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Yes if you subscribe to tethering through said provider. This wasn't the question I asked.
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FoxFi definitely works but you need to set a PIN/Pattern on the device. If you do the nolockscreen option it doesn't start the connection.
Still on 4.2.2. It's weird that I don't get the nag screen at all if I tap on the wifi tether widget and I don't subscribe to the plan. It just works.
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nolockscreen works and the subscription status shows up so I press the home button to get rid of it (trick from 4.2.2) but the connection isn't seen on any of my computers or devices.
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That is actually what I get plus you don't see the red hotspot symbol at the top. The blue foxfi icon is still showing though.
Meanwhile I guess I will use the lock screen method until we get root.
PDAnet and Easytether both work but obviously they USB-based tethering rather than Hotspot apps.
I finally figured out how to get framework-res.apk decompiled, my goodness I don't know if it was because were now on api 18, or because Im on linux but I got it decompiled im looking into the tether prospects now.
-P.S. if anyone else is having trouble with decompiling, let me know ill see if I can help
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open1your1eyes0 said:
FoxFi definitely works but you need to set a PIN/Pattern on the device. If you do the nolockscreen option it doesn't start the connection.
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I have to have a pin since its connected to our exchange server at work. So would I need to do the nolockscreen hash or not?
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I have to have a pin since its connected to our exchange server at work. So would I need to do the nolockscreen hash or not?
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nolockscreen hash only if you want to avoid setting a PIN. But looks like that hash doesn't even work and you have a PIN anyways so no need for it.
open1your1eyes0 said:
nolockscreen hash only if you want to avoid setting a PIN. But looks like that hash doesn't even work and you have a PIN anyways so no need for it.
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Nice! Thanks for your reply
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open1your1eyes0 said:
nolockscreen hash only if you want to avoid setting a PIN. But looks like that hash doesn't even work and you have a PIN anyways so no need for it.
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Hey, I think I've worked out the mod for a tether unlock (usb, wifi hotspot, and bluetooth). If anyone wants to test let me know. I can make a flashable zip or a script that will rename the old framework, copy the new framework, rename the old framework to back, set the permissions on the framework and finally reboot. Let me know
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Hey, I think I've worked out the mod for a tether unlock (usb, wifi hotspot, and bluetooth). If anyone wants to test let me know. I can make a flashable zip or a script that will rename the old framework, copy the new framework, rename the old framework to back, set the permissions on the framework and finally reboot. Let me know
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PM me I'll give it a go on the script.
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PM me I'll give it a go on the script.
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Alright just got back from Taco Bell, ill send you a pm in a couple minutes
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Hey, I think I've worked out the mod for a tether unlock (usb, wifi hotspot, and bluetooth). If anyone wants to test let me know. I can make a flashable zip or a script that will rename the old framework, copy the new framework, rename the old framework to back, set the permissions on the framework and finally reboot. Let me know
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I'll take the new framework I can just do all that with root explorer.
anyone try tethering after kitkat update with foxfi? they constantly wartn you it can go away
thanks
xsalemx posted in the 4.4.2 update discussion thread (here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658480&page=31) that the update broke FoxFi.
I am on stock, unrooted MK2, and I have Unlimited Data. I am holding off on taking the OTA until there is a working tethering app for it.
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anyone try tethering after kitkat update with foxfi? they constantly wartn you it can go away
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Haven't heard anything concrete yet. I went ahead and rooted, and froze an SDM app. I cant afford to lose FoxFi. Hopefully this works.
Edit: Just saw on another Forum that the KitKat update will indeed negate FoxFi from working.
The release of FoxFi today now supports WiFi under KitKat on the Verzion Galaxy S4, if that's any help.
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anyone try tethering after kitkat update with foxfi? they constantly wartn you it can go away
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I can confirm that. Tested and working. Only thing is, you have to set up a pin/password lockscreen
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Fix for PIN
swrght13 said:
I can confirm that. Tested and working. Only thing is, you have to set up a pin/password lockscreen
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I have found that if you have a backup way of getting in to your phone past the PIN, you can make the "mistake" of messing up your pin too many times, and use the backup method to remove it so you can "set it again". Do not set it, and you can keep the certificate with no PIN. Not sure if this works on KitKat, but it did on 4.3 Jelly Bean Build MK2.
As long as you don't have the option to wipe your phone if you try the PIN too many times, anyway. Hah common sense, but disclaimer none the less.
foxfi works!
Went all weekend with out wifi tethering....today there is a foxfi update, that makes it work. :laugh:
Edit:....I did not have to set a pin. It said to 'go to settings and manually turn on mobile hotspot with in 30 seconds'.
I didnt do it in time the 1st time and it didnt work. 2nd time it worked when I did it quickly....
Whenever I turn tethering on via Bluetooth (only working method atm) it switches my APN to EHRPD - Verizon Internet from LTE - Verizon Internet. Even if I manually switch it back to LTE it'll auto switch back to EHRPD. The problem is EHRPD is only connecting me to 3G and I really don't want to browse the internet with speeds of 0.50 MB/s.
Would it be safe to delete the EHRPD APN? or is there any other way of stopping it from switching?
No idea here. I have never looked at APN settings. Tethering via WiFi works fine for me.
FoxFi Lockscreen Fix!
I may have a solution to all this FoxFi Lockscreen issue...See my thread at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52376720&nocache=1
Hope this helps!
I uninstalled foxfi and removed the certificate. I can't change back to a pattern or swipe lockscreen. Here's what my choices are:
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I uninstalled foxfi and removed the certificate. I can't change back to a pattern or swipe lockscreen. Here's what my choices are:
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Hmmm did you goto to settings>>more>>security>>clear credentials ?
Thank you it worked!
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