Good Morning, Afternoon, or Evening,
I have an unlocked and rooted (I haven't done anything besides download SuperSU and Titanium Backup) Sprint Galaxy S4 that I am able to make calls and texts with but I am unable to go on the internet. I am currently stationed in Belgium and am using Mobile Vikings as my service provider (irrelevant?) and all I want to do is access my APN settings so that I can go on the internet. But the "Edit Access Point" option in settings does not show in my phone.
Have I done this before with another phone? Yes, with an unlocked Sprint Iphone 4s in this country with the same carrier.
I'm unsure at this point what I need to do. Any help is appreciated.
this is solved in post #4
Thanks for the info! Now to figure out how to use it all... I'm new to all of this.
I got the phone unlocked through sprint.
Add the following to your build.prop file and reboot and the APN settings will no longer be greyed out:
Code:
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
I personally hate the Touchwiz launcher and use Nova Launcher instead. With that, I was able to add a shortcut onto one of my homescreens to go right to the APN settings.
You'll also need to force the phone into WCDMA only mode (not WCDMA preferred, that doesn't work) or it seems to only want to use GSM/EDGE rather than WCDMA/HSPA (at least that was the case for me). Nova Launcher also let me add a shortcut for that hidden menu (called the Testing menu) since Samsung disabled the dialer shortcut for it. There are free apps in the Play Store that will also let you get into the Testing menu.
Thanks for the advice! I'm still lost in the sauce though about how to do all of this but I'll figure it out.
I may have found a solution over at the sprint forums to remedy the issue without messing with the build.prop file! It still requires root, but the guy over there did say it worked for him at least.
It looks like you'll need to do the following, assuming you can get your phone connected to WiFi.
Download the "Offline SIM APN Databse" app over here.
Using Titanium Backup, convert this app to a system app. This is necessary in order for it to write APN settings. To do this, open TB, go to Backup/Restore, find the app, select it, and it should be under "Special Features"
Open the app with your international SIM inserted and press "Look for Settings for this SIM". With any luck it should find the appropiate APNs for it.
Notice when displaying the settings found for your SIM, there's an option to select "Go to Android APN Settings". Without editing the build.prop however, you can not edit or add anything to this hidden menu.
Press "Add These Settings" to add the APN settings. Ignore the warning about it not working on ICS, it'll work as long as you converted it to a system app.
It'll take you to the hiden APN menu, you can confirm it was added just fine here.
That should be it. You can backup your APN settings beforehand if you want, which I don't think is 100% necessary since if anything happened then doing System Update > Update Profile should write the Sprint APN settings in. To back up, Download APN Backup & Restore, convert that to a system app, and Backup your APNs through it.
To get to that menu Ingenium13 talks about to set it to WCDMA only, you have to, in Nova Launcher, long press on the home screen > shortcuts > activities > settings > Testing (the first one). This will add a shortcut to the Nova home screen, go into it then Device Information and from there you can change preferred network type to WCDMA if you need to.
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Ingenium13 said:
Add the following to your build.prop file and reboot and the APN settings will no longer be greyed out:
Code:
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
I personally hate the Touchwiz launcher and use Nova Launcher instead. With that, I was able to add a shortcut onto one of my homescreens to go right to the APN settings.
You'll also need to force the phone into WCDMA only mode (not WCDMA preferred, that doesn't work) or it seems to only want to use GSM/EDGE rather than WCDMA/HSPA (at least that was the case for me). Nova Launcher also let me add a shortcut for that hidden menu (called the Testing menu) since Samsung disabled the dialer shortcut for it. There are free apps in the Play Store that will also let you get into the Testing menu.
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I have a rooted, unlocked Sprint S4. Added the above lines to my build.prop but my APN settings are not greyed out. In fact, nothing appears in my APN menu.I can access the menu but I see nothing other than 'APNs' and the Gear icon at the top.
Any idea what's going on?
thehotcorner said:
I have a rooted, unlocked Sprint S4. Added the above lines to my build.prop but my APN settings are not greyed out. In fact, nothing appears in my APN menu.I can access the menu but I see nothing other than 'APNs' and the Gear icon at the top.
Any idea what's going on?
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Press Menu then New APN.
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I have also unlock many Sprint GS4 .. after i would root the phone and download APN Backup & Restore and download Titanium backup and convert to system only and backup the Previous APN to creat a folder n than after i would push my tmobile settings xml ... thats the way i do my settings ..
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Will this option work for a verizon gs4 flashed to cricket, As of now I inserted a vzw sim and get 3g, after toggling wifi I lose the icon. I have to pull the sim and reinsert it, after doing that I get 4g lte for the 1st 5 mins. However in the acces point names, I only have a VZW-INTERNET option and editing is greyed out as well. but with that said After inserting the vzw sim I get 3g but just about everything in the vzw-internet settings says not set, besides everything from MCC and down is labeled. So will this option work or not, Thanx in advance
Ingenium13 said:
Add the following to your build.prop file and reboot and the APN settings will no longer be greyed out:
Code:
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL
I personally hate the Touchwiz launcher and use Nova Launcher instead. With that, I was able to add a shortcut onto one of my homescreens to go right to the APN settings.
You'll also need to force the phone into WCDMA only mode (not WCDMA preferred, that doesn't work) or it seems to only want to use GSM/EDGE rather than WCDMA/HSPA (at least that was the case for me). Nova Launcher also let me add a shortcut for that hidden menu (called the Testing menu) since Samsung disabled the dialer shortcut for it. There are free apps in the Play Store that will also let you get into the Testing menu.
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This is great info. Where do I add the two lines of code? At the end, somewhere in the middle?
Thanks
bestaudioguy said:
This is great info. Where do I add the two lines of code? At the end, somewhere in the middle?
Thanks
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If you are on NAE you don't have to do this. On stock you can edit apns. But yes add to the end of the build prop.
never mind sorry
Tried this on my Galaxy s 5 and now my APN menu is totally gone. Can't even see the APNs let alone them being greyed out.
FWIW - On both the current firmware versions of the Sprint S4 tri-band (OF1 ) and S5 (OF6) you can still (amazing they haven't plugged this hole!) manually edit the APNs from the ##DATA# menu. Amazingly you don't even need your MSL. After entering ##3282# in the phone dialer, you will get a menu with choice of "View" and "Edit". Select "View", then scroll down to APN Settings. This is great for enabling wifi tethering without rooting (http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3144350), among other things. I really can't believe they haven't shut this hack down yet...
How do you execute this edit for un greying?
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How do you execute this un grey the apn's
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/system/app mover is a small and free utility, just 233 kb in size, which lets you convert user apps to system apps and system apps to user apps too. I'm trying this one. However I'm still having issues with this whole APN business. I'll find a chat thread for my new hurdle.
Sprint S6 Edge Plus SM-G928P - Long Shot
:fingers-crossed: So I have the aforementioned phone and I am unable to add or edit my APNs. I have dealt with adding and deleting APNs on multiple handsets. This one though, is kinda new to me and is giving me a brain ache. I have 2 sims I can use and both are GSM. I have tried editing the build.prop file to no avail. I have rooted and flashed and downgraded and upgraded, used apps to try and access the restricted APN menu and all have failed. Am I just stuck like chuck here? Or am I doing something wrong on my end? I know this post is pretty old and chances are slim anyone will answer but in the chance that someone does, any help or ideas are welcomed and greatly appreciated and I thank you all in advance.
Cooljb said:
FWIW - On both the current firmware versions of the Sprint S4 tri-band (OF1 ) and S5 (OF6) you can still (amazing they haven't plugged this hole!) manually edit the APNs from the ##DATA# menu. Amazingly you don't even need your MSL. After entering ##3282# in the phone dialer, you will get a menu with choice of "View" and "Edit". Select "View", then scroll down to APN Settings. This is great for enabling wifi tethering without rooting (http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/lollipop-hotspot-root-flashing-t3144350), among other things. I really can't believe they haven't shut this hack down yet...
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^This would be really cool if I had the security passcode it is demanding. Some way to set that? Default?
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ok guys... I found this in another device forum related to wp7. I just got this LG Quantum yesterday so I'm learning as I go along.
I used the code ##3282# and hit dial.
This brought up some field test menu.
Don't choose anything from the menu, instead at the bottom hit the "..." and choose settings.
Then choose "Network Type", 2G. Its showing Edge for me now.
If you go back to the menu, it again shows "Automatic" but the setting seems to stick.
Report back to this thread if you see different results.
Still need to figure out:
- Persistent Wifi
- Peak / off Peak settings for Corporate Email.
vkeswani said:
ok guys... I found this in another device forum related to wp7. I just got this LG Quantum yesterday so I'm learning as I go along.
I used the code ##3282# and hit dial.
This brought up some field test menu.
Don't choose anything from the menu, instead at the bottom hit the "..." and choose settings.
Then choose "Network Type", 2G. Its showing Edge for me now.
If you go back to the menu, it again shows "Automatic" but the setting seems to stick.
Report back to this thread if you see different results.
Still need to figure out:
- Persistent Wifi
- Peak / off Peak settings for Corporate Email.
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Nicely done. I'm on a 2G network too. Good find!
The settings stick for you? Huh.. Every time I try that no matter what I pick, auto, 2g or 3g nothing happens..
Work perfectly thanks
Works for me too, thx for it.
The only thing is, it will be reset all the time. I don't really know why. No need to restart, it is reset to default "only 3G" without doing something.
Someone who knows why?
Regards.
Hi, on a rooted Xoom I can change the build.prop file so I can acccess the USA market. In that case I would use a verizon 3G Xoom.
Can the same be done with the Tab?
Go to the market and install "market enabler" Just set it up to change your SIM id to that of a carrier in the US... I am from Australia, and this was the only way i could download Pandora.
First step is that you may need to have root for this. For you, no problem, for others reading this... just letting them know
The trick is... you need to download "marketenabler" from Android Market. Before you run it, you need to be connected to wifi. Put the tab into Airplane Mode "ON" (ie: no connections) and then start market enabler. take note of the current gsm.SIM.operatic.numeric id code. (50503 or something like that for who ever is your carrier in case you need to reset it later.) Be sure to press the "Save Current Settings" button for later...
Go to settings list and select T-Mobile or Verizon and hold your finger on the one you want to select. A popup notification will come up asking you to "fake this provider now" or on reboot. Select the NOW option. It will do a few things and when it is finished, you can go back to the "Actual" tab and see the gsm.sim ID has now changed for example to 310260 using T-Mobile settings.
Go back and turn your Wifi on and open Market again... all the goodies you cant have from the US are now available. You may have to sign back into you Google account.
When you are finished, you can either just restart the tab or do everything in reverse order. Turn Airplane Mode ON. open Market enabler, On the "Actual" tab, click on "restore settings". Go back and turn Airplance Mode off again
Done.
I keep seeing in reviews that they get much better battery life in hspa+ mode and when they turn on lte battery suffers etc
So can we turn off lte??
jdhommert said:
I keep seeing in reviews that they get much better battery life in hspa+ mode and when they turn on lte battery suffers etc
So can we turn off lte??
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Yes, you can.
Here's from Sean's SKYICS.
It's on Page # 3, Look for APNs just do *#2263# choose WCDMA instead of LTE, , I just tried mine and voila, :victory:
pakxelaos said:
Yes, you can.
Here's from Sean's SKYICS.
It's on Page # 3, Look for APNs just do *#2263# choose WCDMA instead of LTE, , I just tried mine and voila, :victory:
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Doesn't work. Brings up an option that says "RAT Selection Option is restricted" I can't select anything or make any changes (it also doesn't give an option for Cellular type" looks like AT&T locked it down again.)
pakxelaos said:
Yes, you can.
Here's from Sean's SKYICS.
It's on Page # 3, Look for APNs just do *#2263# choose WCDMA instead of LTE, , I just tried mine and voila, :victory:
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It doesn't work and even if it works upon reboot you will have LTE again
naturefreak85 said:
Doesn't work. Brings up an option that says "RAT Selection Option is restricted" I can't select anything or make any changes (it also doesn't give an option for Cellular type" looks like AT&T locked it down again.)
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Did you take the SIM card out before you do that ? It won't work with the SIM in.
daraj said:
It doesn't work and even if it works upon reboot you will have LTE again
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It should stay here's how.
With the SIM card remove Dial *#2263# select WCDMA, select All, then bottom left haptic button select end and reboot with the SIM card in
I mean don't do the next step (Open dialer again.Dial *#2263# select automatic)
maybe this could be a project for the devs that allow us to simply enable and disable using radio buttons or something.
anyone know if it's possible?
rwc3b said:
maybe this could be a project for the devs that allow us to simply enable and disable using radio buttons or something.
anyone know if it's possible?
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Yes it is possible but we'll have to be patient.
Does it drain battery even if you are not in an LTE supplied area?
Originally Posted by brkaras View Post Well my friends I have found the answer...please note if you don't have ICS build on your phone I'm not sure if this will work but I am running ICS 4.0.4 UCLE2 build and this should work for all ICS builds.
1.Click on Menu button and go to Settings.
2. Go to "More....", once in, click on "Mobile Networks"
3. Go to "Access Point Names"
4. Once in you will see "AT&T PTA" with a radial button as your only option. This is the default gateway.
5. Click on Menu button below, and you will have two choices, "New APN" or "Reset to default" click on New APN.
You will see a series of lines under "Edit Access Point" and click on "APN" and enter as follows "wap.cingular"
If you like you can rename the "Name" to whatever you like...I used "AT&T HSPA+"
Click "Save"
This will give you access to HSPA+ network only. I found this info online for the Galaxy SIII with ICS coming stock. This is an ICS only option I believe, I don't recall cause I dumped the Gingerbread 2.3.6 cause it was burning up batteries like crazy.
Please be advised I have the Galaxy SII Skyrocket, they are building the LTE network in my area as we speak and I was getting all sorts of interference from their testing and upgrades so until its complete I'm running HSPA+ only and the problems went away.
Hope this helps!
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carica42 said:
Originally Posted by brkaras View Post Well my friends I have found the answer...please note if you don't have ICS build on your phone I'm not sure if this will work but I am running ICS 4.0.4 UCLE2 build and this should work for all ICS builds.
1.Click on Menu button and go to Settings.
2. Go to "More....", once in, click on "Mobile Networks"
3. Go to "Access Point Names"
4. Once in you will see "AT&T PTA" with a radial button as your only option. This is the default gateway.
5. Click on Menu button below, and you will have two choices, "New APN" or "Reset to default" click on New APN.
You will see a series of lines under "Edit Access Point" and click on "APN" and enter as follows "wap.cingular"
If you like you can rename the "Name" to whatever you like...I used "AT&T HSPA+"
Click "Save"
This will give you access to HSPA+ network only. I found this info online for the Galaxy SIII with ICS coming stock. This is an ICS only option I believe, I don't recall cause I dumped the Gingerbread 2.3.6 cause it was burning up batteries like crazy.
Please be advised I have the Galaxy SII Skyrocket, they are building the LTE network in my area as we speak and I was getting all sorts of interference from their testing and upgrades so until its complete I'm running HSPA+ only and the problems went away.
Hope this helps!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
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That might work. But it will not turn off the LTE radio, the phone will still have LTE on but will connect to the slower internet. LTE remains on=battery drain is on.
i rooted N7 3G (TWRP and SuperSU).
I try 3G connection and found no internet connection (the icon is gray).
Then I try APN setting and found any new setting can't be saved.
any clue?
thanks
elelab said:
i rooted N7 3G (TWRP and SuperSU).
I try 3G connection and found no internet connection (the icon is gray).
Then I try APN setting and found any new setting can't be saved.
any clue?
thanks
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I have that problem sometime, what I did is reset it to default then try again
If it works, after complete your new APN setting dialog, just press back button you'll see your APN in the list
psafx said:
I have that problem sometime, what I did is reset it to default then try again
If it works, after complete your new APN setting dialog, just press back button you'll see your APN in the list
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If not saved with back button,then OP can try home button (middle)
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Before I got this problem and after I replaced a new simcard, problem is fixed
You should probably root your n7 and then install LMT launcher (search it). Open that app, allow superuser access, then enable pie control. Go to the specific settings of pie control, and set it so that you can call the pie button on left or right, or both. Then input your APN again. Once finished, use the pie controls to select menu button. Then select save.
Oh yes, this thread shouldn't be posted here. This is development thread. Try in Q&A section next time. Good day
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thanks for reply.
sofar, I tried "back" and "home" button. either of them can help saving part of settings. some time, the saved setting disappear.
I just downloaded LMT launcher which seems need some time to get pie set up correctly.
stfudude said:
You should probably root your n7 and then install LMT launcher (search it). Open that app, allow superuser access, then enable pie control. Go to the specific settings of pie control, and set it so that you can call the pie button on left or right, or both. Then input your APN again. Once finished, use the pie controls to select menu button. Then select save.
Oh yes, this thread shouldn't be posted here. This is development thread. Try in Q&A section next time. Good day
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finally, I saved APN setting using LMT launcer - pie. need reboot to show up settings.
however, I still can't get 3G internet connection. the icon is still gray. a different problem to be solove.
thanks.
elelab said:
thanks for reply.
sofar, I tried "back" and "home" button. either of them can help saving part of settings. some time, the saved setting disappear.
I just downloaded LMT launcher which seems need some time to get pie set up correctly.
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although bar is gray, I finally got 3G connected into internet. it turns out a firewall setting. I forgot allow firefox/chrome.
don't know why bar is still gray.
both default and APN setting below work.
thanks.
Btw, I learned how to use LMT launcher which is awesome.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30665485
elelab said:
finally, I saved APN setting using LMT launcer - pie. need reboot to show up settings.
however, I still can't get 3G internet connection. the icon is still gray. a different problem to be solove.
thanks.
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Hello, I hope this helps those who don't have access to enable the WIFi HotSpot in the settings on their Boost Mobile Samsung J7.
I just purchased this phone after my old Lg G5 with Tmobile broke, and it frustrated me that although I was paying for the unlimited plan with Boost, I would need to pay $10.00 extra each month in order to be able to access the hotspot feature, and I refused to do that.
I initially downloaded FoxFi and a few other apps from the PlayStore, and FoxFi actually worked for the 1st day but then I started getting an error about "No internet connection" and could not get the hotspot working anymore no matter what app I tried.
Well, after some trial & error and testing, I found a way to enable the hotspot function easily from within the phone itself and without having to download or install any apps like Foxfi, but you do need to install "Shortcut Master" and if you have the full version to allow shortcuts to be created on your home screen its even better.
Instructions:
1. Download and install "Shortcut Master" from play store.
2. Open "Shortcut Master" tap the 3 dots in right hand upper corner, then tap "App Explorer", make sure the drop down says "all apps", then scroll down until you find the line that says "SETTINGS" and under that it says "com.android.provider.settings" and tap on it.
3. A new page with rows and rows of different settings should be listed. Scroll down until you locate the row that says "Settings$TetherSettingsActivity". Once you tap on this row, it will bring up the options to: Launch, Favorite, or Homescreen. At this point you can tap launch which will take you directly into the hidden HOTSPOT settings menu where you can edit the settings for the HOTSPOT and enable it.
4. I'd recommend also tapping "Homescreen" option also so you can add a direct shortcut to the hidden HOTSPOT menu on your homescreen to be able to access the menu turn on and off the hotspot much easier then having to open shortcut Master each time you want to enable the hotspot.
5. And......VOILA!!! You should now be able to turn your hotspot on and off and configure it as needed.
I did a search prior to making this post and all of the post that I saw included downloading 3rd party hotspot apps, but this is much easier and so far I have not had any issues. I am running Android 6.0 at the moment on the stock ROM for the Boost Mobile j7, but I do want to add that I DO HAVE ROOT access but I am not sure if that will matter or not.
If anyones phone is not rooted could test this to verify it also works on your non rooted phones that would be great and much appreciated.
I hope this helps anyone has had trouble enabling their hotspot and are on the Boost Mobile network.
J727P
tatsunn said:
Hello, I hope this helps those who don't have access to enable the WIFi HotSpot in the settings on their Boost Mobile Samsung J7.
I just purchased this phone after my old Lg G5 with Tmobile broke, and it frustrated me that although I was paying for the unlimited plan with Boost, I would need to pay $10.00 extra each month in order to be able to access the hotspot feature, and I refused to do that.
I initially downloaded FoxFi and a few other apps from the PlayStore, and FoxFi actually worked for the 1st day but then I started getting an error about "No internet connection" and could not get the hotspot working anymore no matter what app I tried.
Well, after some trial & error and testing, I found a way to enable the hotspot function easily from within the phone itself and without having to download or install any apps like Foxfi, but you do need to install "Shortcut Master" and if you have the full version to allow shortcuts to be created on your home screen its even better.
Instructions:
1. Download and install "Shortcut Master" from play store.
2. Open "Shortcut Master" tap the 3 dots in right hand upper corner, then tap "App Explorer", make sure the drop down says "all apps", then scroll down until you find the line that says "SETTINGS" and under that it says "com.android.provider.settings" and tap on it.
3. A new page with rows and rows of different settings should be listed. Scroll down until you locate the row that says "Settings$TetherSettingsActivity". Once you tap on this row, it will bring up the options to: Launch, Favorite, or Homescreen. At this point you can tap launch which will take you directly into the hidden HOTSPOT settings menu where you can edit the settings for the HOTSPOT and enable it.
4. I'd recommend also tapping "Homescreen" option also so you can add a direct shortcut to the hidden HOTSPOT menu on your homescreen to be able to access the menu turn on and off the hotspot much easier then having to open shortcut Master each time you want to enable the hotspot.
5. And......VOILA!!! You should now be able to turn your hotspot on and off and configure it as needed.
I did a search prior to making this post and all of the post that I saw included downloading 3rd party hotspot apps, but this is much easier and so far I have not had any issues. I am running Android 6.0 at the moment on the stock ROM for the Boost Mobile j7, but I do want to add that I DO HAVE ROOT access but I am not sure if that will matter or not.
If anyones phone is not rooted could test this to verify it also works on your non rooted phones that would be great and much appreciated.
I hope this helps anyone has had trouble enabling their hotspot and are on the Boost Mobile network.
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Ok I guess this works on the J700P but it don't work on the J727P ! Tested it an it's a no go error !! Hope it work good for everyone on the J700P ! Thanks anyway !
peter couniaz said:
Ok I guess this works on the J700P but it don't work on the J727P ! Tested it an it's a no go error !! Hope it work good for everyone on the J700P ! Thanks anyway !
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Don't know why you would need this on a j700p? Just go to settings and there's a hotspot menu....