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Can't connect to Google services.

I've never had this happen before, I can't get my phone to connect to Google services. Some Google apps are still working and sync is working. The only app I ran across that doesn't seem to work is Talk. It also seems my data is slow to respond to me accessing something on the internet, it will just sit at the 3G signal and do nothing for a while.
When I first flash everything runs great until I reboot then the connection issue starts. Anyone got any ideas?
Running AOKP nightlies, and I've tried several different versions.
Latest Faux kernel.

xsnipuhx said:
I've never had this happen before, I can't get my phone to connect to Google services. Some Google apps are still working and sync is working. The only app I ran across that doesn't seem to work is Talk. It also seems my data is slow to respond to me accessing something on the internet, it will just sit at the 3G signal and do nothing for a while.
When I first flash everything runs great until I reboot then the connection issue starts. Anyone got any ideas?
Running AOKP nightlies, and I've tried several different versions.
Latest Faux kernel.
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I always used to have issues with GTalk when restoring from TB after flashing a new ROM. I suggest to never back up GAPPS when flashing ROM's. If that's what you did... wipe everything again and start over but do not restore GTalk. Hope that works for you.

What carrier are you on?
Double check your APN settings (Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names)
If it's WiFi, it's probably a ROM-thing. Reflash or use another one

asawoszc said:
I always used to have issues with GTalk when restoring from TB after flashing a new ROM. I suggest to never back up GAPPS when flashing ROM's. If that's what you did... wipe everything again and start over but do not restore GTalk. Hope that works for you.
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Alright, so I tried this and it didn't work. Only thing I restored was battle net authenticator.
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What carrier are you on?
Double check your APN settings (Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names)
If it's WiFi, it's probably a ROM-thing. Reflash or use another one
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T-Mobile. I didn't get too check the APNs before I restored from a previous version. It looks like a AOKP build from Dec 24 and its got Faux working on it perfectly. I'll try another build at a later date unless someone has any advice that I can try.

Bumping for hopeful solution to this. I've tried running JellyBro, JellyBeer, newer AOKP and even an older Gapps. I can't seem to solve this problem. ANY info would be appreciated.
Edit: So taking out my sim card and letting the N4 sit on wifi does the trick but as soon as I put the sim card back in it continues to have problems. This leads me to believe its the sim card so i put it into my Gnex and it works just fine...

Bumping again for anyone who has any ideas on how to fix this. Haven't been able to even use my Nexus yet since I've gotten it because of this.

xsnipuhx said:
Bumping again for anyone who has any ideas on how to fix this. Haven't been able to even use my Nexus yet since I've gotten it because of this.
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Someone please help, I'm having the same problem, if I solve it, I'll let you know...

[Q] Issue with wireless Tether

I have been having issues with the wifi tether that are confusing me a bit. A little back ground:
After installing KK (stock) via zip, I had no issues with Tether. A few weeks after the upgrade, I tried the LTE fix for the 1st time, and there was much happiness.. everything seemed good (I'm on T-Mobile btw, it worked awesome). Sometime after the 4.4.2 OTA installed, I tried to use the tether, and it seemed normal, but nothing I connected to it could actually access a webpage. On my PC, I could connect to the hotspot and Ping a website, but it would not load it (used www.cnn.com to test, easy to type). I even tried using the IP address generated by the ping test, but no luck. It is obviously able to resolve an address in DNS.
I decided to start playing with some ROMS, and found a couple I liked, but still ran into the issue with tethering, but now was happening without 4G too... until I tried a PA ROM. this ROM has the tether working even with the 4G enabled, so I know it's not a hardware issue with my phone, bg relief. The issue I have is there was one ROM I was really hoping to stick with, a CM11 Nexus 5 Experience ROM. BUt ebven tho I keep trying after updates, it still wont work I have tried all 4 versions they have this past weekend and can get data to other devices even on the non-4G ROMS. There has to be something I'm missing here.
Anyone else run into this and found whats causing it?

There are numerous threads and articles all over the internet that explain what this and how to fix it, post 4.2.2. Before you dive in, check to make sure you aren't using T-Mobile's IPv6 APN, as it does not support tethering (at least right now).
I suggest you go read up in the general section, as I'm pretty sure the thread is there. The fix involves editing a sqlite database to allow tethering.

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Everything seems good now with the ROM I was trying, and I think I can get others to work as well. Much appreciated!

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There are numerous threads and articles all over the internet that explain what this and how to fix it, post 4.2.2. Before you dive in, check to make sure you aren't using T-Mobile's IPv6 APN, as it does not support tethering (at least right now).
I suggest you go read up in the general section, as I'm pretty sure the thread is there. The fix involves editing a sqlite database to allow tethering.
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thank you!

[Q] Verizon apps + Root + Move to TMo

I upgraded my unrooted Galaxy S5 to lollipop and it was bad, slow, freezing a lot. I disabled many Verizon-bloatware apps and lollipop is now a buttery smooth beautiful thing!
What pros & cons would rooting a phone generally give me for an average user's experience?
Most importantly, I'm looking to take & convert this S5 phone (and my daughter's Galaxy S3) to T-Mobile this weekend and want to make it all T-Mobile ready. Any insight, thoughts, suggestions, especially if I wanted to root or factory reset my phone but keep app data (such as Kung Fu Pets )?
I've been told by friends and cell providers these phones are already unlocked and can easily switch networks, no worries of voice or data settings on my part, TMo's WiFi calling will work as if I bought the phone from TMo, etc.
Thanks all!

KCSamerica said:
I upgraded my unrooted Galaxy S5 to lollipop and it was bad, slow, freezing a lot. I disabled many Verizon-bloatware apps and lollipop is now a buttery smooth beautiful thing!
What pros & cons would rooting a phone generally give me for an average user's experience?
Most importantly, I'm looking to take & convert this S5 phone (and my daughter's Galaxy S3) to T-Mobile this weekend and want to make it all T-Mobile ready. Any insight, thoughts, suggestions, especially if I wanted to root or factory reset my phone but keep app data (such as Kung Fu Pets )?
I've been told by friends and cell providers these phones are already unlocked and can easily switch networks, no worries of voice or data settings on my part, TMo's WiFi calling will work as if I bought the phone from TMo, etc.
Thanks all!
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This is my opinion only, with that being said for the average user there is no advantage to being rooted. The average user is not interested in flashing new roms or freezing apps beyond what Verizon allows. The average user wants to turn on their phone and go on their merry way. If something goes wrong they want to call Verizon and have they fix it for them. They would never touch Odin.
With that being said, because your in this forum your more than the average user. If you wan to freeze or uninstall more Verizon/Samsung bloat you need to be rooted.
As for moving to a different carrier I'll let some one who has done that chime in.

jrv331 said:
This is my opinion only, with that being said for the average user there is no advantage to being rooted. The average user is not interested in flashing new roms or freezing apps beyond what Verizon allows. The average user wants to turn on their phone and go on their merry way. If something goes wrong they want to call Verizon and have they fix it for them. They would never touch Odin.
With that being said, because your in this forum your more than the average user. If you wan to freeze or uninstall more Verizon/Samsung bloat you need to be rooted.
As for moving to a different carrier I'll let some one who has done that chime in.
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Thanks! It won't be a Verizon phone for long, so I guess with rooting it and installing a known stable release be a good idea to get rid of Verizon's bloatware (and maybe some of Samsung's) while keeping a good, hard-working phone? I noticed a big difference disabling what I'm allowed to with Verizon's apps and maybe that's enough, I don't know - any place to research which Verizon and/or Samsung apps are safe to disable (if rooting it & installing a stable release doesn't already remove them)?
Oh, also, is there where I'll go to get future updates since I'll no longer be part of Verizon, and T-Mobile will probably not update my phone since I didn't buy it from them?
Thanks again!

Through a couple phone calls, T-Mobile reassured me both my S3 and S5 would work just fine, everything just the same except I'll have to make sure the phone is unlocked. They also said on both calls that their WiFi calling would most definitely work. Verizon, though a half dozen calls, gave me a different "unlock" story each time. So much for trying to be prepared...
Neither the S3 or the S5 work as expected. The S3 uses the far inferior network speeds and takes about 3 minutes just to send a pic text, and that's only if we're using Hangouts - stock Messages or Verizon's Messages+ don't work on the S3. The S5, I get a lot of "Data (Network) connection lost", setting the time errors, I can't access my voicemail or change my voicemail phone number (not sure if that is a new issue).
So with all this in mind:
1) is the S3 using an inferior data speed network due to hardware limitations or settings I can change?
2) would rooting my S3 and S5 alleviate a lot or all of these issues?
3) any way to get TMo WiFi calling to work on a Verizon phone? Would rooting it allow me to install a TMo version Android?
4) how do I go about updating Android on these phones now that they're off Verizon and not officially TMo phones?
5) any suggestions to fix any or all of these other issues?

KCSamerica said:
Through a couple phone calls, T-Mobile reassured me both my S3 and S5 would work just fine, everything just the same except I'll have to make sure the phone is unlocked. They also said on both calls that their WiFi calling would most definitely work. Verizon, though a half dozen calls, gave me a different "unlock" story each time. So much for trying to be prepared...
Neither the S3 or the S5 work as expected. The S3 uses the far inferior network speeds and takes about 3 minutes just to send a pic text, and that's only if we're using Hangouts - stock Messages or Verizon's Messages+ don't work on the S3. The S5, I get a lot of "Data (Network) connection lost", setting the time errors, I can't access my voicemail or change my voicemail phone number (not sure if that is a new issue).
So with all this in mind:
1) is the S3 using an inferior data speed network due to hardware limitations or settings I can change?
2) would rooting my S3 and S5 alleviate a lot or all of these issues?
3) any way to get TMo WiFi calling to work on a Verizon phone? Would rooting it allow me to install a TMo version Android?
4) how do I go about updating Android on these phones now that they're off Verizon and not officially TMo phones?
5) any suggestions to fix any or all of these other issues?
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1) probably, but I haven't checked the specs.
2) probably not. The APN in your phone needs to be changed to the right settings for your mobile carrier. It's under Settings/More Networks/Mobile Networks. You should be able to google the settings for TMo.
3) The APN may resolve the issue, if the phone allows for it.
4) If you root, you can do it. You may be able to get OTAs with the new sim, but I can't for Consumer Cellular.
5)Again, the APN will solve a lot of issues. The voicemail number needs to be changed to your carrier's voicemail number under Phone Settings.
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Rapunzl said:
1) probably, but I haven't checked the specs.
2) probably not. The APN in your phone needs to be changed to the right settings for your mobile carrier. It's under Settings/More Networks/Mobile Networks. You should be able to google the settings for TMo.
3) The APN may resolve the issue, if the phone allows for it.
4) If you root, you can do it. You may be able to get OTAs with the new sim, but I can't for Consumer Cellular.
5)Again, the APN will solve a lot of issues. The voicemail number needs to be changed to your carrier's voicemail number under Phone Settings.
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1) probably hardware limitations or probably settings I can change?
2 & 3) the APN was already set by the TMo in-store rep, and google search confirms it's the correct setting.
5) voicemail number just won't change! Ug, I've google searched this issue too, no luck, and it seems many Android 5.0 users have this issue unless they factory reset - an option I'm hoping to avoid for a last resort.
I have noticed by disabling Verizon apps, much is working better, but I'm wondering if Verizon made these apps imperative for the system to run properly...?

KCSamerica said:
1) probably hardware limitations or probably settings I can change?
2 & 3) the APN was already set by the TMo in-store rep, and google search confirms it's the correct setting.
5) voicemail number just won't change! Ug, I've google searched this issue too, no luck, and it seems many Android 5.0 users have this issue unless they factory reset - an option I'm hoping to avoid for a last resort.
I have noticed by disabling Verizon apps, much is working better, but I'm wondering if Verizon made these apps imperative for the system to run properly...?
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How did you disable the apps? If you used TiBU, there have been discussion of issues in some threads.

Rapunzl said:
How did you disable the apps? If you used TiBU, there have been discussion of issues in some threads.
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I used the Android's built-in disable feature (since it won't let me uninstall it).

KCSamerica said:
I used the Android's built-in disable feature (since it won't let me uninstall it).
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The only thing I can think of then, is that one or more of the disabled features are required to make things work properly. I would unfreeze the apps and then freeze them, one-by-one to find out which are causing the issues. Other than that, Kies may be able to repair the install if you don't have luck with unfreezing the apps.

Rapunzl said:
The only thing I can think of then, is that one or more of the disabled features are required to make things work properly. I would unfreeze the apps and then freeze them, one-by-one to find out which are causing the issues. Other than that, Kies may be able to repair the install if you don't have luck with unfreezing the apps.
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Easiest step is to try the enable/disable apps as you suggested. Have you, or anyone out there, tried loading another's stock software onto a phone before doing a factory reset?
See this page: http://www.andromods.com/download-files/tmobile-galaxy-s5-stock-firmware-sm-g900t.html
It gives me the impression all S5's are the same hardware. If that's true, then why can't I install TMo's stock software in the recovery partition, then do a factory reset? (Another worse case scenario, but possibly more of a thorough cure)

KCSamerica said:
Easiest step is to try the enable/disable apps as you suggested. Have you, or anyone out there, tried loading another's stock software onto a phone before doing a factory reset?
See this page: http://www.andromods.com/download-files/tmobile-galaxy-s5-stock-firmware-sm-g900t.html
It gives me the impression all S5's are the same hardware. If that's true, then why can't I install TMo's stock software in the recovery partition, then do a factory reset? (Another worse case scenario, but possibly more of a thorough cure)
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If you read toward the end of that post, it says:
Before download check your model number and software version, head to Settings -> About. Confirm that you get the correct firmware that match with the model number of your device, and never use a firmware that isn’t built for your S5, downgrade is also not recommended.
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I've also seen a thread talking about doing this for a TMo user on the Verizon S5, but I'm on Consumer Cellular, so I'm not sure if it would really work. Even if it does, I'm not sure if that would solve your issues, and I hear you're risking bricking your phone attempting it.

Not sure if I already mentioned, but sadly a couple T-Mobile reps assured me everything would work great. Not. A factory reset did help a lot, but I keep getting these oddities that TMo is now saying I just have to live with, now that my trial period is over. So any ideas and help would be great!
"Data network unavailable" often appears after a phone call and lasts for a few seconds or longer. In that time, I can't get Maps to find anything, among other issues. This error appears at random times otherwise, but most consistently after a phone call.
"SIM error" happens periodically. I'm not sure the pattern yet, but maybe after a couple phone calls in a row, or call swapping. The only way to fix this is to reboot the phone.
The top status bar bounces between "H+" and "3G". I haven't found a pattern as to when or why, but often can't do much with the phone until it settles down, if it settles down.
Everything I've read and originally heard lead me to believe this S5 should work much better than it is, as if some APN or data setting is wrong. I've triple checked and they seem to be set properly, but I don't know anymore...

Very slow Wifi speeds after rooting LGV20 H990DS using dirty santa

So I root my H990DS it was hard but in the end everything is working fine but one problem. My Wifi speeds are super slow. About 3mbs and it should be about 40 or even 50. I tested the speed on my computer and it's fine also when I use my carrier data internet it's much faster.
I wonder if it's possible to be related to the kernel I installed using the dirty santa root method I also installed ADFree that changes my host file. I unsintalled it and recovered my original Host file.
The post is lacking info I guess but I'm not sure what useful information I can give, please if you need more info do help me just ask.
Thanks for reading

Electrolite_XYZ said:
So I root my H990DS it was hard but in the end everything is working fine but one problem. My Wifi speeds are super slow. About 3mbs and it should be about 40 or even 50. I tested the speed on my computer and it's fine also when I use my carrier data internet it's much faster.
I wonder if it's possible to be related to the kernel I installed using the dirty santa root method I also installed ADFree that changes my host file. I unsintalled it and recovered my original Host file.
The post is lacking info I guess but I'm not sure what useful information I can give, please if you need more info do help me just ask.
Thanks for reading
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I have a similar problem, but it's my wifi keeps dropping randomly. Usually when downloading something. I'm using a rooted H910.

Nevermind I think I fixed it I did multiple things so I'm not sure which one worked.
I cleared my app caches then went to TWRP and cleared my chaches there as well. I went and ''forgot'' my connection then I turned my phone off and removed my battery meanwhile I turned my internet off and waited some time. I turned my internet on and then my phone. When I connected I had good speeds again.
Now I'm very happy after 2 days fighting to make my rooted phone work, using strange line of commands in terminals updating kdz changing kernels I finally managed to make my phone work properly. I will wait some days and see how the phone reacts on the long run. I will leave the topic here in case someone else in the LG V20 is having issues with WiFi as well.
I'm just not sure what caused my problem maybe AdFree but since I don't see anyone having issues with it in the forums I just can't point to anyone, I'm just glad I have normal speeds again

CaseyS said:
I have a similar problem, but it's my wifi keeps dropping randomly. Usually when downloading something. I'm using a rooted H910.
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Does I changes to your mobile data?
Maybe it's auto switching to the mobile network? Did you try to disable this option? https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-207772/

Electrolite_XYZ said:
Does I changes to your mobile data?
Maybe it's auto switching to the mobile network? Did you try to disable this option? https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-207772/
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My service is disabled so it can't use data.

Axon 7 hotspot problems oreo b12 edition

ive seen a few people post on here with this problem but none of the posted solutions are working for me. Im on oreo b12, on verizon. i have tried rooted and unrooted. I have 4g lte data connected no problem, but when the hotspot goes up it is not transmitting data. I do pay for the hotspot which makes this aggravating. i did some searching on here and the xda forums, and i read about changing the APN settings, which i have to no avail in helping this. I read about the "settings put global tether_dun_required 0" and tried that only to get an error "failure calling service settings" (i may be a little off im running from memory right now). when googling that error i read about changing the selinux to permissive, thats where i was over my head and was denied, but i stopped there. does anyone here have an idea of another way for me to try to tackle this? was i doing something wrong? I was rooted when i tried all of this, i reinstalled and went unrooted to see if that would help but it did not. Any help or a guiding light would be appreciated and i know this question has come up a few times before its just not working for me.

I'm still on stock, non rooted Nougat and encrypted and have 2 SIMs, was hotspotting my personal SIM no problem but couldn't hotspot my work SIM which was a real PIA. I ensured the APN was good but that didn't help. After some googling for solutions I used my PC and ADB to alter a setting for it.
Now I can hotspot it perfectly. Can't remember what it was but it was a basic command. At the time I also removed a bunch of system apps I didn't use, mostly Google bloat. Made the phone snappier again too.

RobboW said:
I'm still on stock, non rooted Nougat and encrypted and have 2 SIMs, was hotspotting my personal SIM no problem but couldn't hotspot my work SIM which was a real PIA. I ensured the APN was good but that didn't help. After some googling for solutions I used my PC and ADB to alter a setting for it.
Now I can hotspot it perfectly. Can't remember what it was but it was a basic command. At the time I also removed a bunch of system apps I didn't use, mostly Google bloat. Made the phone snappier again too.
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if you do remember can you post that here? im redigging into this

How can u not remember no help at all

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How can u not remember no help at all
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Keep your pants on, I never saw the reply here
If I get some googling time I'll have a look, but you guys could do the same...

Do it for all of us Google it for us before you post a incomplete reply. If you are unaware of how to create a link to save others to complete your reply maybe try posting that .
It's like saying I know where the true superior being resides in religious texts "Google It" as educated beings know there isn't one but that doesn't stop people googling it and leading them into a pointless search on truth based on someone's made up fairytale.
My pants are on the way they should be on unlike yours because I use a belt as where you has their bare arse hanging out for others to see.
(Made a arse of yourself)
Ball is in your court

You want me to help you whilst insulting me, strange way to go about it
Have a read of this and you get the idea of what needs doing. You have to be comfortable using ADB.
https://diggle.tech/news/2016/03/enable-tethering-android-5-1-beyond-marshmallow/
Another setting to try is:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
I can't check it myself as after Oreo update my phone works with hotspot off either SIM anyway.