Hello , I found a way to activate the shared Internet connection on HTC One M9 ATT , is not whether it works for others, ATT tested and working !!
It requires root!
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1. Download a file explorer with root-browsing capabilities like Root Explorer or ES File Explorer from the Play Store on your HTC One M9.
2. Using the file explorer you downloaded above, head over to /system/customize/ACC folder and open the default.XML file using any text editor.
3. Navigate to the following code near the bottom of the file:
<app name=”Tethering_provision”>
<item type=”integer”
name=”TetheringGuard_rule”>3</item></app>
Notice the “3” above in bold. Change it to “0.” Save the edited text file and exit the app.
4. Reboot your HTC One M9 for the changes to take effect.
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I don't understand, I just turn on mobile hotspot and it works.. No extra charges or anything.. Just uses my data. Probably my plan or something.
Changes won't stick. The phone reverts them immediately.
System R/W protection maybe?
Mount system as RW with Root Explorer ? works like a charm.
ypmac said:
Mount system as RW with Root Explorer works like a charm.
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It is....
That's the weird thing. Seems like system level R/W protection. Can't rename any apks, etc.
Any other ideas?
EDIT:
I had relocked my bootloader after rooting. That was the culprit. No R/W access with locked bootloader. Makes sense
rexromeox said:
Hello , I found a way to activate the shared Internet connection on HTC One M9 ATT , is not whether it works for others, ATT tested and working !!
It requires root!
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1. Download a file explorer with root-browsing capabilities like Root Explorer or ES File Explorer from the Play Store on your HTC One M9.
2. Using the file explorer you downloaded above, head over to /system/customize/ACC folder and open the default.XML file using any text editor.
3. Navigate to the following code near the bottom of the file:
<app name=”Tethering_provision”>
<item type=”integer”
name=”TetheringGuard_rule”>3</item></app>
Notice the “3” above in bold. Change it to “0.” Save the edited text file and exit the app.
4. Reboot your HTC One M9 for the changes to take effect.
Leave a message if it worked , it's free , no cost
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Worked like a charm. Only difference is where you have 3, I had 2. Using Sprint M9
tcas55 said:
Worked like a charm. Only difference is where you have 3, I had 2. Using Sprint M9
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Yep confirming seems to be working fine! Thx a lot!
Thanks a lot! followed your same steps on ATT rooted with S-ON and now it works perfectly.
Working here, thanks
I cannot edit xml. File .... the error is file has only read only permission
he hecho todo y funciona, solo que me sale un mensaje con dispositivo no autorizado, esta aplicación no es compatible con su teléfono, que puedo hacer, ayuda por favor
This option hasn't worked for me:
Verizon M9
Unlocked, S-Off
Firmware 3.37.305.7
TWRP 3.02
SuperSu 3.65
I can find the file and find the settings options for default.xml but I cannot save the changes. I've even tried moving the file to my PC making the changes there but I can't save the file in the proper location.
Edit: Stupid me. I wasn't even aware ES File Explorer (3.3) had an option to enable root access. I had to go to settings and enable Root Checker. I was then able to update the xml file and now have full root and wifi tethering enabled.
SWEET!!!
Works like a charm on rooted Sprint U11. Thanks so much!
worked like a charm on my "new" M9.
Worked great, thanks!
Tethering Enable
Starting in Android 4.3, some code is added to AOSP that tagged your internet traffic when you were running a mobile hotspot , the tool will pass by the carrier limitation.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widget7.enable.tethering
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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.
Hi guys and gals. after many attempts, i have working cricket mms on my evo 3d
So... you root and research a good custom rom for you. You flash it, all goes well, it looks cool, feels nice you are on top of the world... (like I was) then you find your mms does not work...
here you go
1. make sure you have es file explorer downloaded
2. open your es file explorer
3. go to settings and select Root settings
4. check all the boxes and grant for superuser
now you are looking at the files on your sd card
5. click the "slash" icon on the top left
now you are looking at the whole phone
6. scroll down and select "system"
7. scroll down and select " build.prop"
it will ask you which program to use. I used the es note editor
NOTE you will be changing the build properties of you rom from sprint values to Cricket values
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE!!!
9. scroll down slowly you will see ro.build.fingerprint=Sprint
delete Sprint and change it to cricket
10. scroll down about 1/2 of the way down and you will see additional build properties
you will be looking for 4 lines
gsm.sim.operator.alpha=(change to Cricket)
gsm.sim.operator.numeric=(change to 310016)
gsm.operator.alpha=(change to Cricket)
gsm.operator.numeric(change to 310016)
and about 3/4 fof the way down
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=(change to Cricket)
ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=(change to 310016)
back out and SAVE
REBOOT TWICE!!!!!!!!
11. now go into you es file explorer again this time to system
12. select etc
13. scroll down to a file called apns-conf.xml
delete it!
download this one and edit it with your phone number with notepad+ on your computer
edit the second one, not the value 45
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqixefjs829t7jg/apns-conf.xml
put the file on your sd card and copy it to your system/etc folder
REBOOT TWICE!!!
16. using the voice dialer say "open apn"
17. delete the one you see
18. select reset to default
now you should see 2 apns and a little circle beside both
click the circle beside "cricket"
REBOOT TWICE AND WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO CATCH UP
download this mms.apk (this is not mine.. i found it for the evo 4g somewhere)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iq42wk65ifolv8u/Mms.apk
using es file explorer, delete your old mms.apk under system/apps
remember, you have to mount es as root rw every time you reboot
roboot and move the new mms.apk to the system/apps and install
next reboot
go back into es file and (set root rw again)move to the new mms.apk.
long press it and chose permissions.
set your permissions like the screenshot in at the bottom
this has been proven on my evo3d
NOTE. if you are a flashaholic, you will store the mms.apk and the apns-config.xml on your sd card so you can do this with every flash
if this helped you, press the thanks button please!!!
I use cricket and I have never changed the build.prop to get mms working. I change the apn and if it is a jellybean rom the mms.apk.
do you know how to fix mms on htc evo 3d with virgin mobile?
jlmancuso said:
I use cricket and I have never changed the build.prop to get mms working. I change the apn and if it is a jellybean rom the mms.apk.
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i tried to leave the sprint settings and got it to work (sometimes) it always works for me this way
bosshoss14 said:
do you know how to fix mms on htc evo 3d with virgin mobile?
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nope... sorry. I only have cricket. but if you search for the apn settings for virgin and put them in, it may work
jaredl45600 said:
nope... sorry. I only have cricket. but if you search for the apn settings for virgin and put them in, it may work
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Ok thanks :good::good:
Ok so for anyone wondering how to fix mms on virgin mobile/ sprint/ boost follow these instructions provided in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794956
jaredl45600 said:
Hi guys and gals. after many attempts, i have working cricket mms on my evo 3d
So... you root and research a good custom rom for you. You flash it, all goes well, it looks cool, feels nice you are on top of the world... (like I was) then you find your mms does not work...
here you go
1. make sure you have es file explorer downloaded
2. open your es file explorer
3. go to settings and select Root settings
4. check all the boxes and grant for superuser
now you are looking at the files on your sd card
5. click the "slash" icon on the top left
now you are looking at the whole phone
6. scroll down and select "system"
7. scroll down and select " build.prop"
it will ask you which program to use. I used the es note editor
NOTE you will be changing the build properties of you rom from sprint values to Cricket values
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE!!!
9. scroll down slowly you will see ro.build.fingerprint=Sprint
delete Sprint and change it to cricket
10. scroll down about 1/2 of the way down and you will see additional build properties
you will be looking for 4 lines
gsm.sim.operator.alpha=(change to Cricket)
gsm.sim.operator.numeric=(change to 310016)
gsm.operator.alpha=(change to Cricket)
gsm.operator.numeric(change to 310016)
and about 3/4 fof the way down
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=(change to Cricket)
ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=(change to 310016)
back out and SAVE
REBOOT TWICE!!!!!!!!
11. now go into you es file explorer again this time to system
12. select etc
13. scroll down to a file called apns-conf.xml
delete it!
download this one and edit it with your phone number with notepad+ on your computer
edit the second one, not the value 45
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqixefjs829t7jg/apns-conf.xml
put the file on your sd card and copy it to your system/etc folder
REBOOT TWICE!!!
16. using the voice dialer say "open apn"
17. delete the one you see
18. select reset to default
now you should see 2 apns and a little circle beside both
click the circle beside "cricket"
REBOOT TWICE AND WAIT FOR THE SYSTEM TO CATCH UP
download this mms.apk (this is not mine.. i found it for the evo 4g somewhere)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iq42wk65ifolv8u/Mms.apk
using es file explorer, delete your old mms.apk under system/apps
remember, you have to mount es as root rw every time you reboot
roboot and move the new mms.apk to the system/apps and install
next reboot
go back into es file and (set root rw again)move to the new mms.apk.
long press it and chose permissions.
set your permissions like the screenshot in at the bottom
this has been proven on my evo3d
NOTE. if you are a flashaholic, you will store the mms.apk and the apns-config.xml on your sd card so you can do this with every flash
if this helped you, press the thanks button please!!!
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why the hell hasn't more people been to directed to this thread with unbeatable mms problems with cricket just changing apn settings DOES NOT WORK for alot of cricket users.
Edit: guess i shoulda seen that it was done on a evo3d as it didn't work for my evo 4g i shoulda known when two lines were missing from the build prop. as soon as i got to the voice dialer with the apns there were no apns listed and hitting reset to default brough nothing. back to the battery sucking no blue tooth everything cricket rom. Ive tried litterally hundreds of roms and mustve edited apns 1000 times and still cant get mms to work except for one rom.
The mms.apk was found on a evo 4g site somewhere. Maybe there is something else. Or maybe it was a 4g LTE. I don't remember now, but I know it will not work on stock versions of sprint ROMs. I tried.....
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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.
nrage23 said:
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!
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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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
Guys,
I can't post in the official thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/guide-headphone-speaker-volume-booster-t2819821
But I just wanted to confirm that if you root your device and follow the directions here, I've got confirmed working on the Sprint LS990 variant of this phone. The thread mentions nothing of this on Sprint or the LS990 but I can confirm that it is indeed working.
You'll need to:
1. Have root with SuperSU installed
2. Install Root Browser and 920 Text Editor (Available in market for free)
3. Navigate to system/etc and then mixer_paths.xml
4. Change file permissions to rw-r-r
5. Save to your downloads folder just in case you trash your phone or something
6. Navigate to markers mentioned in thread link above. The LS990 variant will have aforementioned markers listed approximately 15 lines later in the code. Edit them to your liking.
7. Save, reboot, pray not to get caught in limbo.
8. Enjoy having better sound than everyone else with a phone.
Just an FYI anyone attempting this: If you do not edit the permissions correctly when overwriting the file the phone will not boot. It will get stuck at the yellow sprint screen and you will have to preform a reset.
Root browser did not allow me to change permissions correctly and when going quickly I did not notice it when overwriting.
However, second attempt after recovery it worked great.
Thanks for the info TROPhouse
So i havnt edited yet but permissions look right here. Will they change after I edit and save. And then change them back right. I don't wanna get stuck since we have no custom recovery yet.
Did it. It was way worth sweatin through the reboot process. Haha.
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
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sinisin said:
Has anyone thats using Viper used this mod?
Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk
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I'm using viper. Works perfect. After installing I moved the app from data/app to system/app. Heard people were having it being stopped after using it for awhile and this was there fix for that.
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
stagejuan said:
Kept having permission issue and was kind of nerve wrecking with no recovery.... However, phone sounds awesome now!
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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What settings did you end up with. I used 68 or 69 on all mine and it's pretty good. Not sure if I want it louder or quieter but it's definitely way better than stock was.
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I did 69 which seems perfect to be honest... I mainly hear music at the gym and usually use soundcloud... at 69, I don't even get close to full volume on the phone now. Its perfect
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
Super loud
Thanks! Great volume!:victory:
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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Don't know if this is too late to help, but...
I don't use 920, but my guess is there's an option somewhere (probably in settings for the app) to switch the file system to read - write mode, instead of read-only. I use the FX app, and that's what I had to do with it. Be sure to set it back to read-only when you're done.
dk2463 said:
it seems like there are another few steps in this process that aren't being mentioned, like how to save the mixer_paths file because following the instructions and updating the lines I want to update then trying to save with 920 text editor ends with the message that it's a read only system file.
Anyone care to fill in the blanks as to how you get the update to stick?
thanks!
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SUCCESS!
So you need to download an app that will mount your system, I used an app called mount/system. You launch it then select Mount r/w. Once you do that you have the needed access to edit the files as listed. I used this guide as well and had success....hope this helps others!
copy the original mixer_paths to your memory by ES file
edit it by notepad++ on windows and put it again in your memory
copy it from internal to your /system
highlight it and set permissions rw r r
move it from /system to /system/etc/
reboot and enjoy
Has anyone tryied playing with bluetooth volume i cant find where to change it any sugestions?
Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Nice, I haven't had any issues with my phone being too quiet, but I also came from a Verizon G2. Those were noticeably horrible for volume levels, so the G3 is a welcome change.
In regards to all the questions about which app to use for which function:
You could use Root Explorer, or any other file explorer that has root capabilities (ES File Explorer, Total Commander). You do NOT need to use a specific app set and if your file explorer can't mount/unmount the system partition with root permissions, try a new one because that one sucks.
You also should not be downloading three separate apps to accomplish this. It's kind of overkill to have a file explorer, a text editor, and a system partition mounter when any decent file explorer has all three of those built in. I think ROM Toolbox even has all those capabilities in the free version.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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Agreed but I downloaded ES File Explorer and several others and I was unable to find the ability to mount as r/w. If the option is in those apps, it's very much hidden so an app to mount your file system then an editor was what I needed and it worked.
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ES's current interface does hide a lot, and is in almost every way inferior to the original interface. But the option is there. It's also in FX (File Explorer) which is my root editor of choice.
the pursuit of sound quality! bullet for my valentine cant be heard on stock!!!!!!!
tried this. guess i messed up. stuck on spark screen. sat and read through the pages here. gotta fix my phone when i get home tonight.
what did you change you volume levels to?
So can those who have successfully made the edits share what volume levels you changed and what are the new numbers? I've made the change to mine and even with my $100 earphones there's distortion at what I feel is a low level. I'm thinking maybe there's a balance among these that I need to achieve?
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dk2463
I have tried to install latest Dev version of adaway on my encrypted tablet but the app doesn't update the file host.
I tried to do it manually via es file explore but permissions didn't allow me. I couldn't change permission as well, denied. I deleted the host and then put a modified one. But...
Is there someone here using adaway successfully and how?
Thanks in advance.
I'm using adaway_51 without any problems.
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Might be something wrong with your root. Adaway works for me
it doesnt work for me too
Works for me. Have you added any other host sources other than the ones that came stock? If I add any more sources it always gets stuck downloading them.
make sure you have busybox installed. some of the recent root apps really want it.
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I have tried to install latest Dev version of adaway on my encrypted tablet but the app doesn't update the file host.
I tried to do it manually via es file explore but permissions didn't allow me. I couldn't change permission as well, denied. I deleted the host and then put a modified one. But...
Is there someone here using adaway successfully and how?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, albsat...
I haven't used AdaAway myself for quite some time, but your post inspired me to have another tinker with it.
The version of AdaAway that I found on XDA, and works for me on my Nexus 9 without problems, is this one...
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[APP][2.1+][UNOFFICIAL] AdAway v2.9.2 :: [12.21.2014]
(Dev Build: AdAway-release_Build-Dec.21.2014.apk)
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Incidentally, if you're going to make changes to /system with a file manager like ES File Explorer, you first need to make /system READ-WRITE MOUNTABLE, because by default, /system is READ ONLY.
How this is accomplished depends on the file manager you're using.
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In ES File Explorer, go into settings, and scroll down to the option, Root Explorer.
Tap on the FAR LEFT of this option (the text, "Root Explorer" , NOT the OFF/ON slider control) and a dialogue box will appear with a variety of options, one of which will be Mount R/W.
Grant root/SU access, upon request.
Change /system from RO to RW.
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You should now be free to to make whatever changes you like to /system using ES File Explorer... including setting file permissions.
Once you've made your changes, it's advised you reverse these steps, and make /system RO (read only) again.
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Apologies if all this sounds a little convoluted... As is often the case with this sort of thing, it's far easier to 'do' than to 'describe'.
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A picture paints a thousand words, or so it is said...
So, with that in mind, see my attached screenshots.
Hope this helps.
Rgrds,
Ged.
Very detailed post.. Thank you. I found that the issue was because of SuperSu. I changed it and adway works fine. however now I learned to customise my own host file, so no need to use adway anymore.