[Q] Change Dns Kitkat 4.4 - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How can i change Dns on Kitkat 4.4

fatii said:
How can i change Dns on Kitkat 4.4
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Should be the same as always.
Touch and hold on the network you want to change
Choose Modify network
Check Show advanced options
Change the DNS settings

CSX321 said:
Should be the same as always.
Touch and hold on the network you want to change
Choose Modify network
Check Show advanced options
Change the DNS settings
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Touch and hold on network... Where is it?

fatii said:
Touch and hold on network... Where is it?
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Settings / Wi-Fi

Thanks. What about Mobile ?

fatii said:
Thanks. What about Mobile ?
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Hmm...not sure. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to do it on 4.3 and above. Not that I've found so far, anyway. One kind of roundabout way might be to make a VPN connection, and then specify the DNS settings for the VPN connection? Not sure about that, but it seems like it might work.

If you have root, use DNS Changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eddypcz.dnschanger
One of the Android app I can't live without.

eksasol said:
If you have root, use DNS Changer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eddypcz.dnschanger
One of the Android app I can't live without.
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Does it work? Reviewers say it doesn't work with Android 4.3 (and we can assume 4.4).

CSX321 said:
Does it work? Reviewers say it doesn't work with Android 4.3 (and we can assume 4.4).
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Why would I recommend it if it doesn't work?

eksasol said:
Why would I recommend it if it doesn't work?
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I didn't know if you have 4.3+. I asked, because as recently as 4 days ago, reviewers of the app said it doesn't work on 4.3.

CSX321 said:
I didn't know if you have 4.3+. I asked, because as recently as 4 days ago, reviewers of the app said it doesn't work on 4.3.
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It doesn't install on 4.3+

CSX321 said:
I didn't know if you have 4.3+. I asked, because as recently as 4 days ago, reviewers of the app said it doesn't work on 4.3.
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You're right it don't work with 4.3+ anymore, still work with 4.2 or older.

any tips ?

shareboy said:
any tips ?
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Me to, I found this from a google search

DNS Switch is working for me on AoCP 7 android 4.4.2
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DNSwitch
zman519 said:
DNS Switch is working for me on AoCP 7 android 4.4.2
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Hi, I am the developer of DNSwitch.
I got contradicting reports that on 4.3+ it doesn't do it or does what it's supposed to do and have started looking for info if there is any API change. And ended up here. It could be just trolls (to push the paid competition, for example ) so confirmation would be helpful. So is this a definitive YES that it does work on your device?
Anyone else's info on the subject would be welcome as well, of course.
Thanks.

Set DNS working here on 4.4.2:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.mytechie.setDNS&hl=pt_BR

None of the DNS apps have ever worked for me... I need to get around OpenDNS filters on my WiFi and the only thing that works on 4.4 is vpn
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IRX120 said:
None of the DNS apps have ever worked for me... I need to get around OpenDNS filters on my WiFi and the only thing that works on 4.4 is vpn
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Have you tried dnsquache?
It works for me. It uses DNSmasq to work
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Olympus593 said:
Set DNS working here on 4.4.2:
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I shouldn't have cried out for *the paid competition* ALOUD
*rofl*
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IRX120 said:
None of the DNS apps have ever worked for me... I need to get around OpenDNS filters on my WiFi and the only thing that works on 4.4 is vpn
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I don't get that 'OpenDNS filters' thing. Does that mean the dns port is blocked by your ISP? In that case you really only can channel out your DNS requests thru vpn (nice enough by them to allow port 443/https traffic, I suppose? )
Blocking basic internet services is dumb IMHO...

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T mobile blocked tethering??

So I have had tehtering for as long as i have had t mobile and all of a sudden today they blocked it. now what?? is it just gone or is there a way to work around it??? my phone is rooted thanks
I haven't tried tethering today but I would think if you're rooted then you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Most roms come preinstalled with tethering apps and you can download them.
They CAN block it on a rooted device if they notice. Not much you can do about it.
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Can they block pdanet? Bluetooth or USB tehter?
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Same question for me. I use tethering sparingly, but just got blocked today. I'm fully rooted and on cm7 rc3, using the native tethering from cm7 - and this no longer works.
So are there any 3rd party apps that will bypass the block? I tried barnacle and wifi tether for root users, but couldn't seem to get either to even connect to the computer correctly.
netter123 said:
Same question for me. I use tethering sparingly, but just got blocked today. I'm fully rooted and on cm7 rc3, using the native tethering from cm7 - and this no longer works.
So are there any 3rd party apps that will bypass the block? I tried barnacle and wifi tether for root users, but couldn't seem to get either to even connect to the computer correctly.
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I found a solution that works for me anyway. Not sure if I'm supposed to post that kind of info here, but feel free to PM me and I can share if anyone has this same problem (again, not sure my solution would work for everyone).
netter123 said:
I found a solution that works for me anyway. Not sure if I'm supposed to post that kind of info here, but feel free to PM me and I can share if anyone has this same problem (again, not sure my solution would work for everyone).
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Why PM when you can share it to the whole forum
mecha2012 said:
Why PM when you can share it to the whole forum
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A quick and dirty fix that works in a pinch for t-mobile is to create a new APN and make it epc.tmobile.com, then switch to it. I tried it the other day after they started sending me to that site where they tell you to add tethering to your plan. It worked.
tether bypass
estallings15 said:
A quick and dirty fix that works in a pinch for t-mobile is to create a new APN and make it epc.tmobile.com, then switch to it. I tried it the other day after they started sending me to that site where they tell you to add tethering to your plan. It worked.
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just use google chrome and change the client with user -agent switcher app and changed it to google's spider tmobile will think your using a phone and not a labtop works for me good luck
Lol. Bringing it back from the dead?
Good job...
estallings15 said:
A quick and dirty fix that works in a pinch for t-mobile is to create a new APN and make it epc.tmobile.com, then switch to it. I tried it the other day after they started sending me to that site where they tell you to add tethering to your plan. It worked.
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Does that mean T-Mobile is using a new APN? I'm only asking because I use epc.tmobile.com all the time after flashing a new ROM.
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Bass_Man25 said:
Does that mean T-Mobile is using a new APN? I'm only asking because I use epc.tmobile.com all the time after flashing a new ROM.
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No. For some reason that seems to temporarily confuse their system into letting you tether.
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netter123 said:
I found a solution that works for me anyway. Not sure if I'm supposed to post that kind of info here, but feel free to PM me and I can share if anyone has this same problem (again, not sure my solution would work for everyone).
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I spoke with netter123 he is prompt, friendly and helpful! The solution that he has DOES work!!! Thank you netter!!!

[Q] 4.2 Stock Leap WIFI

Hi,
Has anyone who has updated to 4.2 tried connecting to a wifi network protected by leap, I am unable to connect since the update, I know my credentials are still correct and valid as my sensation on 4.03 are connecting still.
Thanks Andi
About to find out.
EDIT: I'm on my work network right now and LEAP is working fine. I used the factory image to update after the ota borked maps and the network location provider.
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tronmech said:
About to find out.
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If I don't hear back, will assume you have the same issue
therealbroxy said:
If I don't hear back, will assume you have the same issue
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It definitely worked. This thing was quite happily on my work net all day.
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Same issue happens to me .... unresolved
Hi!
same issue has been seen on my Nexus 7 since OTA update to 4.2.
Ii is also same that my credentials are still collect because my another device, Galaxy-S, is working fine thru leap authentication.
I used "Leap WiFi" from Google Play to set credentials.
Looking forward hearing some hints to solve this.
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It definitely worked. This thing was quite happily on my work net all day.
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Thanks for letting me know, I wonder if we have slightly different implementations on our networks as I can see someone else is having the same issue as me.
Just discovered the same issue, will probably put off updating my Gnex to 4.2 at this rate.
My N7 now won't connect to my work's network. I've reached out the developer of LEAP Wifi Free to see if they will investigate.
same here
i'm also trying to connect to the company network after updating to 4.2 using the incremental zip file via adb
the credentials are correct, as I could log in with them using my old Atrix 4G and my collegue's Nexus 7 still on 4.1.2
I'll try to get into our office tomorrow and perform a factory reset (however I doubt it would help)
I've been getting some problems too, when connecting to college network. My best guess would be the new file structure on 4.2 is the problem why many things are broken...
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I'll try to get into our office tomorrow and perform a factory reset (however I doubt it would help)
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a factory reset won't solve it.authenticating with a network needing LEAP credentials is still failing
I can confirm LEAP being broken on Nexus 7 with stock 4.2
How about pimping the gui whilst your on this google ? We have to use custom apps to achieve basic functionality for years now...
Confirm my N7 3G on stock 4.2.1 has LEAP wifi broken. Tried Leap Wifi, still no luck.
Why is Google so reluctant to officially support Cisco Leap? Before 4.2 update, you have to hack config file to get connection, meanwhile LEAP has been supported very well day back to my still owning iphone 3G. And in IOS you just don't care what kind of technology is used (WPA, WEP, how can normal user understand such terms?), just enter necessary information, normally just pwd, or user+pwd for LEAP, and that's all.
Broken also on S3, 4.1.2 official firmware. Weird, anybody got a workaround?
wednesday13 said:
Broken also on S3, 4.1.2 official firmware. Weird, anybody got a workaround?
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Hiya,
not that I have found so far, it is very annoying!
I have been using LEAP at work every day since I got my n7. No problems at all. I think it might be a good idea to post the settings to see if there is something you're doing differently.
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What Rom are you using now? We are talking about updating to 4.2 or 4.2.1 stock Rom.
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wednesday13 said:
Broken also on S3, 4.1.2 official firmware. Weird, anybody got a workaround?
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+1
Just updated my Note 2 to 4.1.2 and having the same issue with LEAP wifi not connecting.
EDIT: Fixed, copied the /etc/wifi folder from a friend's 4.1.1 and changes permissions. LEAP now works
Can you please provide a zip of the wifi folder?
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Fix files on this google bug tracker thread
code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=41377
Can't post full URL beacause this forum is ruled by retards
I tried the solution and it works on omega 43.2

Get around exchange security?

Is there a flash to bypass email security on exchange email?
Thanks!
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Yes. Search on XDA, but not in N4 groups...
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
...I'm using this on 4.2 without problem. Obviously requires root access and working adb.
Or install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749921
peachpuff said:
Or install this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749921
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Looks like only 4.1 support there...
The other link is a patch script - it extracts your existing email client, patches, re-packages and pushes it back to the device. Clever stuff and, so far, has worked across multiple Android versions without problem. Better than a static, patched .apk I reckons...
It works fine on 4.2, been using it for a while now.
peachpuff said:
It works fine on 4.2, been using it for a while now.
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Fair comment, but it does mean you're running a 4.1.x email client which seems kinda a shame... :-\
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I guess, but its not like the 4.2 email client changed much from 4.1 unlike the gmail client.
daern said:
Yes. Search on XDA, but not in N4 groups...
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117452
...I'm using this on 4.2 without problem. Obviously requires root access and working adb.
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Can I run this right from the phone without hooking up to a computer?
I tried peach's method but now email crashes every time I open it.
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Soundchasr said:
I tried peach's method but now email crashes every time I open it.
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Did you remove your email accounts before flashing the zip?
I got rid of the exchange account but not gmail.
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Iflashed again and this time it worked. now I'm just stuck at waiting for sync.
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Can I run this right from the phone without hooking up to a computer?
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"Obviously requires root access and working adb." - so, needs a computer. When I do this it takes around 60s to complete and then I can re-add the Exchange account, which is removed as part of the process.
Daern
just needed to reboot now it works.
Any newer versions? I just updated Xylon and now I can't get this to work anymore.
Thanks!!

[Q] Android 4.4 GPRS not waorking?

since I side loaded the 4.4 the GPRS does not work. Any solution for this problem?
I think your keyboard is broken too. Do you have reception? Are you sure that you could be connecting?
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SMillerNL said:
I think your keyboard is broken too. Do you have reception? Are you sure that you could be connecting?
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The WIFI works I have Ultra Mobile sim card it worked on the 4.3 but not in 4.4. Any solution?
elastiboy said:
The WIFI works I have Ultra Mobile sim card it worked on the 4.3 but not in 4.4. Any solution?
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Can you make calls?
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SMillerNL said:
Can you make calls?
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Yep, every things works perfectly the only problem is with the GPRS I tried setup manually the APN but that did not work either.
elastiboy said:
Yep, every things works perfectly the only problem is with the GPRS I tried setup manually the APN but that did not work either.
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I guess you're gonna have to do a clean flash.
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SMillerNL said:
I guess you're gonna have to do a clean flash.
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Actually I did wipe data, dalvik cashe and cashe partition.
Hi there, I'm having the same problem and so far I haven't managed to fix it, regardless of all the possible solutions I tried. Anyway, you might want to take a look at this thread I started earlier about the same issue, maybe the solutions methods posted there can help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47672519
Good luck!
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rickxray said:
Hi there, I'm having the same problem and so far I haven't managed to fix it, regardless of all the possible solutions I tried. Anyway, you might want to take a look at this thread I started earlier about the same issue, maybe the solutions methods posted there can help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47672519
Good luck!
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I installed that file but it didn't work and even I wasn't able to turn on the Wi-Fi.

Edit APNs on a 6p with a Sprint Sim?

Hey! So I got my 6p yesterday, and want to get hotspots to work, but I can't find where to change apns, where can I find it? Also, if I can't is there any way to turn hotspot on without root?
Lifehags said:
Hey! So I got my 6p yesterday, and want to get hotspots to work, but I can't find where to change apns, where can I find it? Also, if I can't is there any way to turn hotspot on without root?
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Same as all stock Android. Settings > Mobile Networks > Access point names
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ultyrunner said:
Same as all stock Android. Settings > Mobile Networks > Access point names
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I can't find the mobile network option
Lifehags said:
I can't find the mobile network option
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Seriously? Maybe look around a little "... More"
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ultyrunner said:
Seriously? Maybe look around a little "... More"
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This is what it looks like for me. I used action launcher activities and got to an APN screen, but its just blank. Any ideas?
Lifehags said:
This is what it looks like for me. I used action launcher activities and got to an APN screen, but its just blank. Any ideas?
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Guessing you bought this locked to Sprint or something? If you are still on MM, that may also be why the options are different. Have you looked under carrier settings?
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ultyrunner said:
Guessing you bought this locked to Sprint or something? If you are still on MM, that may also be why the options are different. Have you looked under carrier settings?
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I bought it on amazon, and currently I'm on the latest android 7.0 update.
Lifehags said:
I bought it on amazon, and currently I'm on the latest android 7.0 update.
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If it is locked to your carrier, they probably altered the UI. I would think you should still be able to edit/add APNs under Carrier Networks.
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ultyrunner said:
If it is locked to your carrier, they probably altered the UI. I would tank you should still be able to edit/add APNs under Carrier Networks.
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I used activities to get into the APN screen and got this, any way to bypass it?
Lifehags said:
I used activities to get into the APN screen and got this, any way to bypass it?
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Activities? It is too level under Settings. You won't confirm whether it is locked to Sprint or not, but it would seem so. Mine isn't. If you can't add a new APN by clicking the + icon then probably not.
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ultyrunner said:
Activities? It is too level under Settings. You won't confirm whether it is locked to Sprint or not, but it would seem so. Mine isn't. If you can't add a new APN by clicking the + icon then probably not.
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I bought it from amazon and then swapped out my current phone for this one. So that means it shouldn't be locked right?
Lifehags said:
I bought it from amazon and then swapped out my current phone for this one. So that means it shouldn't be locked right?
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Probably not, but I'd think you'd know whether it was before you bought it. I can't begin to guess what the issue is since you can't directly access APN settings by going to settings, and I've never seen 'Activities' or whatever it was you used to access your settings. Normally you'd go to settings and get to mobile networks from there.
I don't know anything about Sprint but if you do a little research online, I think you'll find that if Sprint users on non-LTE networks or using project Fi don't have access to edit APNs normally. You probably need to go to a Sprint forum or contact them. Good luck.
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Probably not, but I'd think you'd know whether it was before you bought it. I can't begin to guess what the issue is since you can't directly access APN settings by going to settings, and I've never seen 'Activities' or whatever it was you used to access your settings. Normally you'd go to settings and get to mobile networks from there.
I don't know anything about Sprint but if you do a little research online, I think you'll find that if Sprint users on non-LTE networks or using project Fi don't have access to edit APNs normally. You probably need to go to a Sprint forum or contact them. Good luck.
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Okay, thanks for all the help!
Lifehags said:
Okay, thanks for all the help!
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Are you stock?. If so you might want to try *#*#DATA#*#* on dial pad. You might need MSL to edit stuff.
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Nochis said:
Are you stock?. If so you might want to try *#*#DATA#*#* on dial pad. You might need MSL to edit stuff.
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Seems to be working
Nochis said:
Are you stock?. If so you might want to try *#*#DATA#*#* on dial pad. You might need MSL to edit stuff.
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I can edit it, and the changes stick. Does anyone know what to change to get hotspot to work?
Lifehags said:
I can edit it, and the changes stick. Does anyone know what to change to get hotspot to work?
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I think I saw somewhere that adding dun on apn type will get native hotspot working. I'm not on stock so I'm not sure if it works. Worth a try.
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Nochis said:
I think I saw somewhere that adding dun on apn type will get native hotspot working. I'm not on stock so I'm not sure if it works. Worth a try.
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Already tried, didn't do anything .
Do you have the bootloader unlock?. If you do you might want to try to edit the buildprop.
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