Hotspot is NAT 3 - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I'm using my Note 3 as a wifi hotspot. While playing Destiny on PS4 I get a notification that my NAT settings are restricted. I go on my PS4 network set up and it says my wifi is NAT 3(strict) which is limiting my gaming features. How can I change this on the phone? Stock ROM.

Boostinvr4 said:
I'm using my Note 3 as a wifi hotspot. While playing Destiny on PS4 I get a notification that my NAT settings are restricted. I go on my PS4 network set up and it says my wifi is NAT 3(strict) which is limiting my gaming features. How can I change this on the phone? Stock ROM.
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Are you rooted?

Boostinvr4 said:
I'm using my Note 3 as a wifi hotspot. While playing Destiny on PS4 I get a notification that my NAT settings are restricted. I go on my PS4 network set up and it says my wifi is NAT 3(strict) which is limiting my gaming features. How can I change this on the phone? Stock ROM.
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Here is a link to change your NAT settings http://www.playstationing.com/ps4/how-to-change-your-nat-type-on-ps4-and-ps3/839 Enjoy !!!

^ How can I connect to the my phones router and open up the ports on it? I'm using my phone as the hotspot source so all those steps from that article need to be done to my stock phone. That's my issue.

Boostinvr4 said:
^ How can I connect to the my phones router and open up the ports on it? I'm using my phone as the hotspot source so all those steps from that article need to be done to my stock phone. That's my issue.
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I am sure yet, there has to be a way. What version of KitKat are you running? With NC5 you can use Towel root to root your phone without tripping KNOX, then install a root rile manager like root explorer. This file manager will give you the ability to access your router files. Once the changes to the router/hotspot have been made you can always unroot the phone. Have you tried these sites http://www.bungie.net/en/Help/Article/11931 or http://portforward.com/ ?

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Can you find me a link to the towel root install thread? I couldn't find one. I am on NC5 though so if that will get me access to changing router settings that would be sweet!!

No I'm not familiar with those sites. Could you send me a link on how to install the towel root? I couldn't fine one.

Boostinvr4 said:
No I'm not familiar with those sites. Could you send me a link on how to install the towel root? I couldn't fine one.
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Georges site towelroot.com
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Boostinvr4 said:
Can you find me a link to the towel root install thread? I couldn't find one. I am on NC5 though so if that will get me access to changing router settings that would be sweet!!
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Soon also when I have time I will write up a parser and handler for ap and net config to add to GalaxyTools... nov is just a busy month with 9 birthdays and other obligations. I will try to find time one of these nights, it will not take much effort to code, main thing is I just need to read up linux networking stuffs
Im sure there must already be something in PlayStore in the mean time, or manipulate the files manually... You just can't open in text editor though.... non printable hex values are contained to define lengths of stuff like ap name password length etc. So you need to manipulate the bytes.

idone said:
Georges site towelroot.com
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Soon also when I have time I will write up a parser and handler for ap and net config to add to GalaxyTools... nov is just a busy month with 9 birthdays and other obligations. I will try to find time one of these nights, it will not take much effort to code, main thing is I just need to read up linux networking stuffs
Im sure there must already be something in PlayStore in the mean time, or manipulate the files manually... You just can't open in text editor though.... non printable hex values are contained to define lengths of stuff like ap name password length etc. So you need to manipulate the bytes.
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Thank you so much! Let me know when you write up that parser. I appreciate it alot, I'll be sure to throw in a donation your way too!

Boostinvr4 said:
Thank you so much! Let me know when you write up that parser. I appreciate it alot, I'll be sure to throw in a donation your way too!
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Sorry I didn't get to it just yet. I did get a little more time spent on PartitionBackup, a couple more sanity checks to add and I'll push an update. THEN for sure next on agenda is network and ap config manager stuffs

idone said:
Sorry I didn't get to it just yet. I did get a little more time spent on PartitionBackup, a couple more sanity checks to add and I'll push an update. THEN for sure next on agenda is network and ap config manager stuffs
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Thanks man!! I can't wait to actually be able to play online with everyone haha.

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Network Proxy Settings

Currently I need to use my device on an enterprise network (peap wifi) and the only way to access wan or the internet is to use their proxy.
I need to use the proxy for http but cannot find anywhere to enter the proxy information, I have tried various apps from market but all have failed. Is there a way to access proxy settings? I'm sure the setting is there but I can't find a way to access it.
What do you guys use?
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ryannathans said:
Currently I need to use my device on an enterprise network (peap wifi) and the only way to access wan or the internet is to use their proxy.
I need to use the proxy for http but cannot find anywhere to enter the proxy information, I have tried various apps from market but all have failed. Is there a way to access proxy settings? I'm sure the setting is there but I can't find a way to access it.
What do you guys use?
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I know this is a nexus one site but I may be useful for you.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=36dabddba0ba6162&hl=en
dcmedic said:
I know this is a nexus one site but I may be useful for you.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=36dabddba0ba6162&hl=en
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That just talks about 802.1x/peap. That already works on Android 2.2. (In fact it has worked since Android 1.0's wpa_supplicant, but they didn't expose it in the Android UI till 2.0 I think.) Here's a site with a bunch of proxy options, have you tried them already?
http://android-proxy.blogspot.com/
highlandsun said:
That just talks about 802.1x/peap. That already works on Android 2.2. (In fact it has worked since Android 1.0's wpa_supplicant, but they didn't expose it in the Android UI till 2.0 I think.) Here's a site with a bunch of proxy options, have you tried them already?
http://android-proxy.blogspot.com/
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Yes I have tried that site with no luck, below are the ones listed on that site.
TransProxy: Not found on market, found it on sourceforge but it looks just a linux binary, not an apk. Is this still usable on android?
ASProxy: $5 fee, no free version
Proxy Settings Android Application: Requires some survey and won't let me download it.
Open Desire: Requires survey I can't get around. (And looks like a ROM itself)
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Others I have found on market:
Proxymator: Crashes when I hit OK
http Proxy Settings: Crashes when I hit OK
GAE Proxy: Does not work (won't let me select port 80)
Any others you can suggest?
Oh and if it matters it is a Squid Web Proxy
-Thanks
ryannathans said:
Yes I have tried that site with no luck, below are the ones listed on that site.
TransProxy: Not found on market, found it on sourceforge but it looks just a linux binary, not an apk. Is this still usable on android?
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http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/766569/
Everything is on XDA already. You just need to look.
highlandsun said:
http://cleanimport.xda/index.php?threads/766569/
Everything is on XDA already. You just need to look.
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Searched this forum, not desire's android development
Thanks, I will test it on Monday
Transproxy crashes when I hit apply. So far I have found no working alturnate.
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Bumping with urgency
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Really? What else do you want exactly? I hate when people bump posts like this.
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Really? What else do you want exactly? I hate when people bump posts like this.
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Has anyone ever got a proxy to work?
ryannathans said:
Has anyone ever got a proxy to work?
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Don't think so. I know VPN's don't work, wouldn't surprise me if proxy's don't either.
Okay, because all proxy apks don't work.
Thanks!
It's amazing how you can spend so much time on something like this without providing a single shred of useful information. Like a logcat.
I installed transproxy to test it out. It failed, because our kernel is missing the ipt_REDIRECT module. It took me 2 minutes to install it, get a logcat and look at the error messages to find this problem.
Since all of the proxy apps just use iptables, none of them will work without this iptables module. Simple fix - ask WisTilt2 to add it to the config of the next kernel he builds.
highlandsun said:
It's amazing how you can spend so much time on something like this without providing a single shred of useful information. Like a logcat.
I installed transproxy to test it out. It failed, because our kernel is missing the ipt_REDIRECT module. It took me 2 minutes to install it, get a logcat and look at the error messages to find this problem.
Since all of the proxy apps just use iptables, none of them will work without this iptables module. Simple fix - ask WisTilt2 to add it to the config of the next kernel he builds.
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How did you get a logcat that was fine?
All mine ended up corrupt after running transproxy...
Dunno. Maybe you got a corrupted download, it was fine for me.
I've submitted a bug report about the kernel module for you.
http://bugs.xdandroid.com/show_bug.cgi?id=126
thanks ;D
Hopefully that gets added to kernel soon.

Wifi Tether - NAT Type 2

I've searched online and there seems to be no fix for this but the most recent posts for this topic is old and I figured I'd ask if there is a way around it now.
I'm using the wifi tether application to play online cod on the ps3 but the NAT is Type 3 strict which gives limitations to online play. Is there anyway to get NAT Type 2 moderate or Type 1 open with the wifi tether app?
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I've searched online and there seems to be no fix for this but the most recent posts for this topic is old and I figured I'd ask if there is a way around it now.
I'm using the wifi tether application to play online cod on the ps3 but the NAT is Type 3 strict which gives limitations to online play. Is there anyway to get NAT Type 2 moderate or Type 1 open with the wifi tether app?
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That's a pretty specific question for this forum. You could try posting in the wiki for the app or send a PM to user TrevE who got the latest version working on Sense 4.x ROM's, and you might get better results.
Edit: I'm guessing that you've already seen this thread? Looks like they didn't get it working consistently anyway.
ramjet73
ramjet73 said:
That's a pretty specific question for this forum. You could try posting in the wiki for the app or send a PM to user TrevE who got the latest version working on Sense 4.x ROM's, and you might get better results.
Edit: I'm guessing that you've already seen this thread? Looks like they didn't get it working consistently anyway.
ramjet73
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Yeah I saw that thread. I'll check out the wiki and see if there's a way. Thanks.
scottypeterson said:
Yeah I saw that thread. I'll check out the wiki and see if there's a way. Thanks.
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Or ask TrevE. He may have an inside track to the primary developers since he's worked on the app himself.
Good luck!
ramjet73
still need a fix?
scottypeterson said:
I've searched online and there seems to be no fix for this but the most recent posts for this topic is old and I figured I'd ask if there is a way around it now.
I'm using the wifi tether application to play online cod on the ps3 but the NAT is Type 3 strict which gives limitations to online play. Is there anyway to get NAT Type 2 moderate or Type 1 open with the wifi tether app?
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Do you still need a fix for this? I sorted mine out yesterday. Let me know
gingerninja85 said:
Do you still need a fix for this? I sorted mine out yesterday. Let me know
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pls i need your help on how u sort it out......pls send me an email cause i'm not always here [email protected]
gingerninja85 said:
Do you still need a fix for this? I sorted mine out yesterday. Let me know
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i have sprint and i am having the restricted NAT type problem. i have tried for 30+ hours to fix this, but still no luck. any insight would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

unable to hotspot phone

I have an Alcatel OneTouch Pixie Glitz. Tracfone. Android ver. 4.4.2 No modifications at all.
I want to enable the hotspot on my phone, but the option to do that is missing from the settings. I tried several apps to enable with no success. I asked for a solution on another forum and was directed here. Could someone explain what I need to do and/or direct me to a guide?
Thanks
Your carrier probably charges extra for that service. Mine does.
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[email protected] said:
Your carrier probably charges extra for that service. Mine does.
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I checked Tracfone's site and could not find anywhere that said they offered that service. I might have been willing to pay for it if they offered it.
thebatpeople said:
I checked Tracfone's site and could not find anywhere that said they offered that service. I might have been willing to pay for it if they offered it.
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If you can find a root method for your device, then you can use one of the hotspot/tethering apps from the PlayStore, you'll have to try a variety of hotspot apps, some of them can be made to work with a few adjustments to their in-app settings(some require a bit more to get working, such as, edits to your build.prop file or some terminal commands).
There's no specific suggestion I can give you because it doesn't work the same for all devices and android versions. You'll have to do some researching and experimentation to find something that works.
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I did some research and saw that if you manage to turn on the hotspot you will get a warning from Tracfone.
Are there any hotspot/tethering apps that disguise this usage?
thebatpeople said:
I did some research and saw that if you manage to turn on the hotspot you will get a warning from Tracfone.
Are there any hotspot/tethering apps that disguise this usage?
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I have been using hotspot/tether on Straight Talk(TracFone) for over 5 years with 4 different devices, I haven't done anything to hide it and I've used a large amount of data while hotspotting/tethering. I haven't received any kind of warnings yet.
You can try the "FoxFi" app with the "FoxFi key" app(this is not a free app) or the "PDANet" app with the "FoxFi Key" app. Purchasing the key unlocks all the features and allows you to hide the fact that you're tethering.
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I wanted to try the towelroot method for rooting but for unknown reasons my phone will not allow the app to download from the site geohot set up for it. Yes, I enabled the install from unknown sources. Could someone post the file to this thread or direct me to where on XDA it is posted?
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I wanted to try the towelroot method for rooting but for unknown reasons my phone will not allow the app to download from the site geohot set up for it. Yes, I enabled the install from unknown sources. Could someone post the file to this thread or direct me to where on XDA it is posted?
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Turn of anti-virus and it might download. Try a different browser when you download it. Use a different device or PC to download it. I downloaded it just fine from Geohot's website so your issue is on your end.
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Turn of anti-virus and it might download. Try a different browser when you download it. Use a different device or PC to download it. I downloaded it just fine from Geohot's website so your issue is on your end.
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I am trying to download it directly to my phone because I currently don't have a PC of my own. No anti-virus on my phone and I have tried both Chrome and browser. Perhaps Tracfone is blocking my download?
thebatpeople said:
I am trying to download it directly to my phone because I currently don't have a PC of my own. No anti-virus on my phone and I have tried both Chrome and browser. Perhaps Tracfone is blocking my download?
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Nope, I'm on (Tracfone)Straight Talk
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thebatpeople said:
I am trying to download it directly to my phone because I currently don't have a PC of my own. No anti-virus on my phone and I have tried both Chrome and browser. Perhaps Tracfone is blocking my download?
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Go to system settings>applications>(chrome or browser), then check it's permissions, make sure it has access to storage or it won't download.
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Droidriven said:
Go to system settings>applications>(chrome or browser), then check it's permissions, make sure it has access to storage or it won't download.
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I will check but I downloaded Framaroot off XDA forums, no problem.
I believe I was being blocked by the various free Wi-Fi spots. I walked around my neighborhood and found a no password protected Wi-Fi and downloaded just fine. Sadly, when I tried to install it, I got a pop up that said installation blocked because app would bypass android security. Back to square one.

Issues with VPN ad blockers

On the Mate 10 ALP-L29 with firmware 8.0.0.115 (C636)
Having significant issues with NetGuard or Adguard for blocking ads - the internet connection is spotty and hangs up often when the VPN is in place. Happens across all apps that need a connection.
Refreshing multiple times sometimes makes the connection work. Then the connection will work for a while before going on the fritz again.
Wifi/4g will stay connected but no data flowing in.
Once I disconnect the VPN then it will work fine without interruptions.
Anyone having the same issue? Not sure if this is a Mate 10 specific issue or an Oreo issue.
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Use dns666, work good
install blokada,free and very good for ads blocker
otonieru said:
Use dns666, work good
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Oh wow I don't see any more ads on chrome using dns66 I downloaded it on F-droid app. Thanks
Does anyone here know how to get DNS 666 working in conjunction with a VPN running in the background. I need a VPN to be running for my job and I also want to be able to block ads. And I know DNS 666 uses a VPN workaround to be able to function correctly on non-rooted devices. So has anyone been able to get DNS 666 working in conjunction with a third-party VPN?
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Does anyone here know how to get DNS 666 working in conjunction with a VPN running in the background. I need a VPN to be running for my job and I also want to be able to block ads. And I know DNS 666 uses a VPN workaround to be able to function correctly on non-rooted devices. So has anyone been able to get DNS 666 working in conjunction with a third-party VPN?
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It's Dns66 not 666, get it on F-droid Apk just search it.
Link:
xT29c said:
Does anyone here know how to get DNS 666 working in conjunction with a VPN running in the background. I need a VPN to be running for my job and I also want to be able to block ads. And I know DNS 666 uses a VPN workaround to be able to function correctly on non-rooted devices. So has anyone been able to get DNS 666 working in conjunction with a third-party VPN?
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I don't think it's possible. All other VPN ad blockers go off when I connect to my proper VPN provider. You can only have one key symbol on your notification bar.
DNS66 is probably a little better than the other VPN ad blockers in that my connection is less interrupted but it's still occasionally not working and when it doesn't work I still need to refresh multiple times to get the connection going.
No one else has this issue?
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Jevansent said:
I don't think it's possible. All other VPN ad blockers go off when I connect to my proper VPN provider. You can only have one key symbol on your notification bar.
DNS66 is probably a little better than the other VPN ad blockers in that my connection is less interrupted but it's still occasionally not working and when it doesn't work I still need to refresh multiple times to get the connection going.
No one else has this issue?
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Yeah, AFAIK, we can only get one VPN working at one time,
And i never found a true perfrct vpn bases ad blocking, dns66 is one of the best i can suggest,
But if you really need full solution for your ads and vpn, then i would suggest to go rooting,
I already rooted my mate 10, so i can use adaway tigether with my tigervpn.
otonieru said:
Yeah, AFAIK, we can only get one VPN working at one time,
And i never found a true perfrct vpn bases ad blocking, dns66 is one of the best i can suggest,
But if you really need full solution for your ads and vpn, then i would suggest to go rooting,
I already rooted my mate 10, so i can use adaway tigether with my tigervpn.
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How man can you link us step by step, any YouTube video because I am new on rooting never root all. My android phone but I think this one I will.
rjan22 said:
How man can you link us step by step, any YouTube video because I am new on rooting never root all. My android phone but I think this one I will.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/FunkyHuawe...w_version/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=top_post
Use this tool to root.
@otonieru wow....seeing your nick name here and suddenly the hopes of getting louder speaker mod is not that far fetched afterall. thanks for sharing the file for rooting. will update once i am successful.
thank you very much.
bornwilder said:
@otonieru wow....seeing your nick name here and suddenly the hopes of getting louder speaker mod is not that far fetched afterall. thanks for sharing the file for rooting. will update once i am successful.
thank you very much.
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Uh, ermm...
About that,
How about trying it by yourself
download attached .xml file and place it to /system/vendor/etc
change permissions to 644
What changed ?
BETA : Try to balance the volume gain between earpiece and main speaker. Currently i adjust it to have around 4dB extra gain.
Crap, missed the attachment
otonieru said:
I already rooted my mate 10, so i can use adaway tigether with my tigervpn.
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@otonieru, please could you tell me, after rooting, do you still receive OTA updates on your mate 10?
I'm highly interested in rooting, but up to now there's so little information on rooting available.
I also wonder if there will be TWRP for the mate 10...
rt324 said:
@otonieru, please could you tell me, after rooting, do you still receive OTA updates on your mate 10?
I'm highly interested in rooting, but up to now there's so little information on rooting available.
I also wonder if there will be TWRP for the mate 10...
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OTA still received. But you will lost your root if you decide to flash the update.
And rooting will erase your userdata
But using huawei backup tool, it can easily restored
@otonieru i have downloaded the files for rooting the device but before i proceed any further do i need to have the credits at funky huawei? Or i can just proceed without it? Just in case i have open up the wrong file. Can u tell me which file u used for rooting? Because i don't see a superuser file in the folder. Some extra guidance would help a lot. First time rooting a non samsung phone. Thanks in advance
AdGuard works fine with me. I am unrooted. DNS66 didn't work well with me. Ad boxes still showing.
bornwilder said:
@otonieru i have downloaded the files for rooting the device but before i proceed any further do i need to have the credits at funky huawei? Or i can just proceed without it? Just in case i have open up the wrong file. Can u tell me which file u used for rooting? Because i don't see a superuser file in the folder. Some extra guidance would help a lot. First time rooting a non samsung phone. Thanks in advance
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No need credit for rooting. It only needed to rebrand.
Choose something named "FunkyHuawei..." its a .bat file if am not mistaken (curently far away from my PC)
It will open CMD windows, and there wouldnbe a list of option you can choose. Choose "Root"
Plug your phone in fastboot mode. (Use Win7, Win 10 has problem with mate 10 fastboot driver)
Has anyone found the solution for this annoying problem? It happens with all VPN connections (I'm using NordVPN at the moment).
domy_os said:
Has anyone found the solution for this annoying problem? It happens with all VPN connections (I'm using NordVPN at the moment).
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just root it, use adaway + your choice of vpn

Cannot get past WIFI selection on Hudl 1

Hi guys, I hope someone can help coz I'm at the end of my tether!.
I've got a Hudl v1 which I factory reset because it was getting slow with stock ROM (never changed anything).
I come to the Let's get started and I click Start to get to the WIFI selection bit. I connect to my own router and it quickly says Authenticating (which it does), then it say Cannot connect to the internet, check your WIFI, and I click OK which takes me back to the WIFI connection screen. If I reboot at this point and start again, at the connect to WIFI point it says connected and there's the WIFI icon but no triangle icon to continue.
I've tried it on several networks, both open and secured and set it static IP but no luck.
If I use the Google keyboard method of getting to Settings I can browse Ok using Chrome and access Play Store etc and install apps.
I have tried 3 different ROM's now and all are the same. Used RKTOOL to flash it. Factory reset after installing each of them.
Debug mode and rooted now BTW.
I used ES explorer to browse to system/apps folder and renamed the HUDL SETUP apk to something different then reset again. The only difference now is that I have the 3 nav icons at the bottom.
Is there a way around this to skip the WIFI screen and continue to the next setup screen?
Is there a way of killing this process (if so what's it called?) of removing it?
Much appreciate any help.
Cheers
Paul
Factory reset HUDL - cannot get past the wifi screen
Paull,
I am having exactly the same issue my HUDL. I have not been through as many processes as you to get around the startup screen. My main theory now is to wipe the HUDL software and install alternative Android OS. Not sure if that would work in practice, but seems just the HUDL thats the issue.. Is it possible this is a deliberate bug by HUDL to kick the systems gradually off the market? Seems a waste as my HUDL still works well, so be stupid to bin it just yet.
Can you add any advice on how you did the other actions - how did you get your three buttons and did they operate as expected - presuymably not:? Even when I by pass to the keyboard section I am unable to download or update apps or install the Google Now Launcher.
Seems stupid to me. Really keen to find a post a fix for this stupid stupid issue?
Stuart
pwigg said:
Hi guys, I hope someone can help coz I'm at the end of my tether!.
I've got a Hudl v1 which I factory reset because it was getting slow with stock ROM (never changed anything).
I come to the Let's get started and I click Start to get to the WIFI selection bit. I connect to my own router and it quickly says Authenticating (which it does), then it say Cannot connect to the internet, check your WIFI, and I click OK which takes me back to the WIFI connection screen. If I reboot at this point and start again, at the connect to WIFI point it says connected and there's the WIFI icon but no triangle icon to continue.
I've tried it on several networks, both open and secured and set it static IP but no luck.
If I use the Google keyboard method of getting to Settings I can browse Ok using Chrome and access Play Store etc and install apps.
I have tried 3 different ROM's now and all are the same. Used RKTOOL to flash it. Factory reset after installing each of them.
Debug mode and rooted now BTW.
I used ES explorer to browse to system/apps folder and renamed the HUDL SETUP apk to something different then reset again. The only difference now is that I have the 3 nav icons at the bottom.
Is there a way around this to skip the WIFI screen and continue to the next setup screen?
Is there a way of killing this process (if so what's it called?) of removing it?
Much appreciate any help.
Cheers
Paul
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I called TESCO contact centre and they confirmed that the software is no longer support and this sounds like a deliberate bug to stop the devices. - If you have a HUDL I would urge you not to factory reset as this will kill it altogether. I think from an environmental standpoint its atrocious to do this and for TESCO not to have a section about it on the website. They should also be telling people where they can send the devices for recycling or repurposing or offering a very basic OS so it can still be used even with limited fucnctionality. We need to start thinking about the whole picture and getting the information like this out there in the public domain.
Stuart
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stuartcm83 said:
Paull,
I am having exactly the same issue my HUDL. I have not been through as many processes as you to get around the startup screen. My main theory now is to wipe the HUDL software and install alternative Android OS. Not sure if that would work in practice, but seems just the HUDL thats the issue.. Is it possible this is a deliberate bug by HUDL to kick the systems gradually off the market? Seems a waste as my HUDL still works well, so be stupid to bin it just yet.
Can you add any advice on how you did the other actions - how did you get your three buttons and did they operate as expected - presuymably not:? Even when I by pass to the keyboard section I am unable to download or update apps or install the Google Now Launcher.
Seems stupid to me. Really keen to find a post a fix for this stupid stupid issue?
Stuart
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I called TESCO contact centre and they confirmed that the software is no longer support and this sounds like a deliberate bug to stop the devices. - If you have a HUDL I would urge you not to factory reset as this will kill it altogether. I think from an environmental standpoint its atrocious to do this and for TESCO not to have a section about it on the website. They should also be telling people where they can send the devices for recycling or repurposing or offering a very basic OS so it can still be used even with limited fucnctionality. We need to start thinking about the whole picture and getting the information like this out there in the public domain.
Stuart
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i know this is old but just going through this on my granddads old Hudl, he died so no way am I getting rid the first post got me interested but didnt know what they keyboard trick was have found out so am posting here to help other users
1. select anywhere that will let you type in text
2. when the keyboard comes up long press the microphone key
3. click on google keyboard settings
4. scroll down to about google keyboard
5. click on privacy policy (it will load up google chrome)
6. in the address bar type in google app
7. the google app will show click on it in the google search results
8. click open in play store
9 click on open
10. in the search bar type settings / play store
11. root your tablet following other guids
hope this helps fill in the blanks
Tesco HUDL1_Post-factory reset Workround
Hi All,
Over the past couple of years I've contributed to the MoDaCo forum on this topic as a HUDL user - since the MoDaCo forum is now defunct (sadly, recently confirmed to me by PaulO'Brien via email), I thought it might be useful to fill in some of the gaps for you by summarising the extensive history surrounding this problem, starting from the first Tesco server outage in early 2019. Much of this was documented in MoDaCo but is now no longer available.
I can also offer you a couple of workround solutions which I’ve tested on a factory-reset HUDL1, and documented as a detailed instruction set within a .pdf file.
Since it isn’t possible to attach anything other than image files to this post. I’ve transferred the file to Google drive. Unfortunately as a new user, it does not appear to be possible for me to include the shareable link within this reply to allow you access…..
If any of you are interested in viewing this file, please let me know via this post and I will look into alternative means of getting it to you.
Viv
viv001 said:
Hi All,
Over the past couple of years I've contributed to the MoDaCo forum on this topic as a HUDL user - since the MoDaCo forum is now defunct (sadly, recently confirmed to me by PaulO'Brien via email), I thought it might be useful to fill in some of the gaps for you by summarising the extensive history surrounding this problem, starting from the first Tesco server outage in early 2019. Much of this was documented in MoDaCo but is now no longer available.
I can also offer you a couple of workround solutions which I’ve tested on a factory-reset HUDL1, and documented as a detailed instruction set within a .pdf file.
Since it isn’t possible to attach anything other than image files to this post. I’ve transferred the file to Google drive. Unfortunately as a new user, it does not appear to be possible for me to include the shareable link within this reply to allow you access…..
If any of you are interested in viewing this file, please let me know via this post and I will look into alternative means of getting it to you.
Viv
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Hi would you be able to contact me somewhere regarding this? would be interested in taking look at the pdf file
Hi
I would certainly be interested in looking at the .pdf as I have 2x Hudl 1 both of which have been factory reset before I knew Tesco no longer supported them and had swithched off the server.
Thx
Tesco HUDL1_Post-factory reset Workround
KingUsman said:
Hi would you be able to contact me somewhere regarding this? would be interested in taking look at the pdf file
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Hi,
Since I'm new to this forum and there do seem to be quite a few restrictions on exchange of data, I'll need some advice on how to give folks access to the pdf file. As you'll appreciate, the amount of info is too large to insert into a post 'longhand', so a separate document was really the only way to go with this.
I suspect there will be quite a bit of interest, and it would be a shame if the site's restrictions prevented me from sharing the info.
I notice there is an icon on the post compilation page entitled 'Insert email link' - what exactly does this do, and could we use it to exchange email addresses offline ? I've no objection to corresponding with interested individuals, but I'd rather not broadcast my address too widely....
Cheers, Viv
Grimbo58 said:
Hi
I would certainly be interested in looking at the .pdf as I have 2x Hudl 1 both of which have been factory reset before I knew Tesco no longer supported them and had swithched off the server.
Thx
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Hi, Happy to let you have a copy, but please see my reply to KingUsman re how best to do it. Not sure why the forums are so restrictive...
My sympathies on being landed with 2 'dead' HUDLs by Tesco - you certainly won't have been alone in this, given the popularity of this tablet and continued buoyancy of the second hand market before the event....
Cheers,
Viv
viv001 said:
I can also offer you a couple of workround solutions which I’ve tested on a factory-reset HUDL1, and documented as a detailed instruction set within a .pdf file.
Since it isn’t possible to attach anything other than image files to this post. I’ve transferred the file to Google drive. Unfortunately as a new user, it does not appear to be possible for me to include the shareable link within this reply to allow you access…..
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Hi Viv,
I've sent you a PM, and hope you can share the link to the PDF that way?
Thanks,
Rob.
viv001 said:
Hi,
Since I'm new to this forum and there do seem to be quite a few restrictions on exchange of data, I'll need some advice on how to give folks access to the pdf file. As you'll appreciate, the amount of info is too large to insert into a post 'longhand', so a separate document was really the only way to go with this.
I suspect there will be quite a bit of interest, and it would be a shame if the site's restrictions prevented me from sharing the info.
I notice there is an icon on the post compilation page entitled 'Insert email link' - what exactly does this do, and could we use it to exchange email addresses offline ? I've no objection to corresponding with interested individuals, but I'd rather not broadcast my address too widely....
Cheers, Viv
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I've sent you a PM, can you see if you can send the link through there? If not maybe you can try enter it here with spaces between and see if that works
Sorry, folks - I've tried to unravel the complexities of exchanging information via this forum, but they do seem to me to be insuperable for a 'novice' user. I'll have to explore other ways of sharing the information....
In the meantime, best of luck finding ways to reactivate your HUDLs,
Cheers,
Viv
viv001 said:
Sorry, folks - I've tried to unravel the complexities of exchanging information via this forum, but they do seem to me to be insuperable for a 'novice' user. I'll have to explore other ways of sharing the information....
In the meantime, best of luck finding ways to reactivate your HUDLs,
Cheers,
Viv
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If you can upload the PDF to this link
https://www.dropbox.com/request/l3mJsUEvPhWvZtMR2mLM
I'll be able to share it with others for you.
Thanks to both you and Viv for helping out with this. If you manage to get that available on dropbox I would be keen (and very grateful) for a copy.
The restrictions on this forum do seem quite onerous. My original attempt to post a reply was rejected because it quoted your post which contained a link!
Thanks
FIXED!
I just managed to get past the setup wizard and get both my Hudl 1's back into service. The problem is not that the Tesco server is gone, but that it's certificate expired on 26th June. If you can escape the wizard and get to settings to set the Hudl's time to before that date the wizard completes successfully.
I've written up how I escaped the wizard and got into the settings to do this - it's s combination of information from this thread and stuff I've found elsewhere, none of it is really mine . No rooting or USB debuuging required.
Find the write up here: Apparently I haven't posted enough here to be able to post the actual link, so try this ....
https colon slash slash rob dot themayfamily dot me dot uk slash hudl
If someone with enough privileges could post an actual link for others to click that would be excellent.
I hope this is useful. Please let me know if you find better/easier ways to achieve the same end effect. If I get time I'll have a look to see if the setup wizard can more easily be disabled, but for now this has got me where I need to be.
Enjoy,
Rob.
[Edited to add: you can find a clickable link under the Home Page in the contact info of my profile]
TigerRob, I went to the website and tried. It still says failed to connect. I did the same thing you did by resetting thinking it was a good idea but totally forgotten about this being a thing with hudls. Im gonna try again and hope for the best.
EDIT: OMG IT WORKS!!!! I guess setting it to 2015 was a bad idea. Should of checked before and set to 22/11/19. Thanks dude!
lemurmad said:
TigerRob, I went to the website and tried. It still says failed to connect. I did the same thing you did by resetting thinking it was a good idea but totally forgotten about this being a thing with hudls. Im gonna try again and hope for the best.
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Sorry, but not sure what website you went to. If you go to my site there are step by step instructions for recovering - but I still don't have enough posts here to link to it directly. If you click on 'TigerRob' to the left of this post and then follow the link to 'view profile' and then click on the 'Contact Info' tab you will find a link under the 'Home Page' - follow that to my write-up.
I've had a couple of other people confirm that they've made it work - let me know how you get on.
I'm working on a custom ROM, based on the latest stock ROM (JDQ39.20140424.153851) that will have the following features:
- boot 'chime' disabled
- setup wizard & Tesco updates disabled
- Tesco apps and branding removed
- Remaining stock apps updated to latest available for JellyBean/4.2.2
I'm probably a week away from having something that can be tested - if you're interested in having early sight and helping test then please let me know by replying here or PM'ing me.
Rob.
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Rob, thanks for what is probably the best described fix I've ever seen for a tech problem. It worked perfectly, just as you described at every step, including the lack of download of the settings app so I went back and reset the hudl again but was quicker through the process second time. Excellent job! Rob
lemurmad said:
TigerRob, I went to the website and tried. It still says failed to connect. I did the same thing you did by resetting thinking it was a good idea but totally forgotten about this being a thing with hudls. Im gonna try again and hope for the best.
EDIT: OMG IT WORKS!!!! I guess setting it to 2015 was a bad idea. Should of checked before and set to 22/11/19. Thanks dude!
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I'll add an instruction not to go too far in the past . The Hudl talks to other sites during setup, and if they have certificates then those certificates will have 'not before' dates, and if you set the time before these dates then those communications will fail ...
TMF Custom ROM v0.1 (for HUdl 1)
I have a working custom ROM that is currently running on 3 of my Hudl's. If any with a bit of experience of flashing the Hudl want to give it a shot then drop me a PM and I'll share a link - but I'd like to get some confidence of it working on other devices before I open up to general downloads.
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Rob.
This ROM is not Rooted. It just works around the issue of not being able to complete the setup wizard but disabling it and removes most of the Tesco branding. More information once I have confidence that it's good for wider distribution

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