So I got a notification that there is an update as of today 3/29 and I wanted to know if anyone here has received it as well and went ahead and updated. If so does your hotspot still work? I have done the MSL/DUN trick to get hotspot and want to make sure that installing this update won't break my ability to use the DUN trick. I do realize I will probably have to re-add dun to get the hotspot working again after the update.
sj7ftw said:
So I got a notification that there is an update as of today 3/29 and I wanted to know if anyone here has received it as well and went ahead and updated. If so does your hotspot still work? I have done the MSL/DUN trick to get hotspot and want to make sure that installing this update won't break my ability to use the DUN trick. I do realize I will probably have to re-add dun to get the hotspot working again after the update.
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I always look back to my iOS days, don't take updates unless they shove it down your throat. Yeah, I think this is what breaks the dun trick. I see I have an update available as well. I won't take it unless they force it. My hotspot is working fine using the dun trick.
My gig bucket plan includes free Hotspot, so updating now
Yeah I got the update also. Will wait until others install before I pull the trigger.
For me, the update broke the free hotspot trick that involved modifying the APN settings. They're completely locked down now.
Now my hope is LG G5... If same, I stay on S5 for a while.
MikeTheInfidel said:
For me, the update broke the free hotspot trick that involved modifying the APN settings. They're completely locked down now.
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So Mike you tried using your MSL to go back in to the APN settings to re-add dun to the string and it's not letting you?
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So Mike you tried using your MSL to go back in to the APN settings to re-add dun to the string and it's not letting you?
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That's correct.
I don't know if its just me but the battery is much better and there's less ram usage. Don't know about the hot spot because I have it on my plan and the APN settings are grayed out
eloko said:
Now my hope is LG G5... If same, I stay on S5 for a while.
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Your hope? Meaning?
I'm gonna wait to see if G5 is rootable
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I'm gonna wait to see if G5 is rootable
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Is that a sprint phone? Available?
Can't APN info be edited thru a program like CDMAtool? Even if it is disabled in the ##data# with MSL? I haven't needed tethering yet since I've had the S7, but it is nice to have for those times when my ISP decides to break.
Nonetheless, I am withholding performing the OTA even though most of the new stuff sounds good. I tried to capture the OTA's URL thru a logcat but it seems that Samsung/Sprint are too smart for stuff like that, or I'm too dumb or lazy lol. I wanted to get the zip from the server since you can't read /cache without root permissions. If someone can get a .zip of the OTA pulled, that would be great. An unlocked bootloader would be better. I don't really regret keeping the S7 (yet), but probably will get the HTC 10 if it doesn't have crap like the S7.
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Is that a sprint phone? Available?
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It comes out tomorrow
eloko said:
It comes out tomorrow
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On sprint?
Yep
eloko said:
Yep
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How long does it take to know if phones are rootable?
Couple days. If bootloader is locked, then we are out of luck more likely.
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S7 took a day
It's already been confirmed that the T-Mobile G5 will have bootloader locked, I'm guessing this will apply to all us carrier versions
I can also confirm Hotspot broken. APN Settings greyed out. I hardly used it. But it was nice in an emergency. So if you need your free hotspot, do not update. I'm experiencing better battery life. But others have complained about bad life. I've remove and disabled all the apps I do not use as well as use power saving mode on most apps.
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Any suggestions on the best Tether app now that Root has been acheived? Is FoxFi still our best bet even though we have Root now? Thanks!
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Any suggestions on the best Tether app now that Root has been acheived? Is FoxFi still our best bet even though we have Root now? Thanks!
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Root won't automatically give you tether. Most ROMs that come out have this enabled.
Confirmed, FoxFi is still working. I will be testing WiFi Tether Router this weekend.
Now that we have root, I'm going to attempt the same methods I used with the L90 via build prop editing and a database change. Hopefully it'll prevent the data from being logged.
This would be helpful.
A modified HotspotProvisioning would be the best and most light weight solution, I know the VS986 has this accomplished (in the General subforum), but I'm not sure about other models.
My H815 (TWN) has a "Hot Spot" feature that works out of the box. Is that because the phone is carrier unlocked? Or does everyone have that? It's in my status bar 'power controls' section. However, I have WiFi Tether Router installed as a backup, haven't tested it (came over from my G3).
There is a thread already about how to enable Native Android wifi tethering. It is a simple ADB command and a reboot. You don't even need ROOT. I've done it already on my Verizon model and I am not rooted yet.
It is posted in the G4 Apps forums I think. Although a google search would pull it up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/how-to-disable-carrier-check-native-t3153900
It is posted in the Verizon G4 forums but seems it would work on all carriers. It enables the Native Tether option in the Settings menu and disables some sort of check.
Dennisg34 said:
Root won't automatically give you tether. Most ROMs that come out have this enabled.
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Yeah, I knew that Root wouldn't automatically enable it, that's why I asked for the best app to go along with it.
player911 said:
There is a thread already about how to enable Native Android wifi tethering. It is a simple ADB command and a reboot. You don't even need ROOT. I've done it already on my Verizon model and I am not rooted yet.
It is posted in the G4 Apps forums I think. Although a google search would pull it up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/how-to-disable-carrier-check-native-t3153900
It is posted in the Verizon G4 forums but seems it would work on all carriers. It enables the Native Tether option in the Settings menu and disables some sort of check.
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I'm on an unlimited plan, so I see that this won't work for me.
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A modified HotspotProvisioning would be the best and most light weight solution, I know the VS986 has this accomplished (in the General subforum), but I'm not sure about other models.
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This should work. Thanks again! I'll try it when I get back to my PC. Silly work Mac.
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I'm on an unlimited plan, so I see that this won't work for me.
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Why would an unlimited plan prevent tethering?
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daddymikey1975 said:
Why would an unlimited plan prevent tethering?
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No idea. But when I went to his provided link, the Edit mentioned it was only available for non unlimited plans.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/how-to-disable-carrier-check-native-t3153900
This thread would be helpful for me.
IlyaKol said:
My H815 (TWN) has a "Hot Spot" feature that works out of the box. Is that because the phone is carrier unlocked? Or does everyone have that? It's in my status bar 'power controls' section. However, I have WiFi Tether Router installed as a backup, haven't tested it (came over from my G3).
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This is what I'm talking about...top right.
For Verizon Unlimited Customers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
As posted earlier, I can now confirm this method works for Verizon G4. It's a Hospot provision mod, so it uses the Native tethering option. Thanks great XDA people!
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This is what I'm talking about...top right.
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Must be nice.
The G2 also had built in Wireless Storage (a samba server) for accessing your G2 storage via local IP that had an option in the notification tray as a toggle. I don't think anyone has ever figured out how to move it to other devices outside of flashing the roms of phones that had it enabled.
HotSpot and a Wireless Storage port would be awesome.
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Must be nice.
The G2 also had built in Wireless Storage (a samba server) for accessing your G2 storage via local IP that had an option in the notification tray as a toggle. I don't think anyone has ever figured out how to move it to other devices outside of flashing the roms of phones that had it enabled.
HotSpot and a Wireless Storage port would be awesome.
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Wireless storage sounds sweet!
And yes, this is nice. I had my internet go down in my building but wasn't worried...tethered my laptop to my phone and was able to use 8GB of the 20GB I have with Cricket for Netflix lol.
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No idea. But when I went to his provided link, the Edit mentioned it was only available for non unlimited plans.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/help/how-to-disable-carrier-check-native-t3153900
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Carriers offer free tethering with limited plans. If you are on a unlimited plan, it cost extra. It cost $30 a month to add it to my plan.
I did what he said in this video and got tethering working in a few minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Di9d7w1so
It seems very simple and root isn't even needed.
There is a code that ends with #*# that doesn't work with sprint so this video is what I needed.
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A modified HotspotProvisioning would be the best and most light weight solution, I know the VS986 has this accomplished (in the General subforum), but I'm not sure about other models.
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I have had several LG phones and this always works. It is very easy to setup once you have root. There is a post in this forum that walks you though the process. I believe it's 5 steps. I'm just to lazy to look it up.
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MetroGnome711 said:
Any suggestions on the best Tether app now that Root has been acheived? Is FoxFi still our best bet even though we have Root now? Thanks!
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Found it. It's for Verizon phones. Not my work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/themes-apps/modified-verizon-hotspot-t3165878
Was wandering if there is a way we can get a us cellular thread started for us that have a us cellular LG G4 US991..it would be a nice place to place have a thread for us to talk in about r phones an post things in that works for r phone... thank you
We have root now!
Thanks to tabp0le we now have root!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62114994&highlight=us991#post62114994
Now if only had an exploit for Bill Saver to just disay a blank text url for the add at the top of the screen or something. It'd be even better if I could hack it myself so we'd get it ASAP. We'd still view the ad links, just reduce battery drain, data use, and general frustration and still save.
Valgrahf said:
Thanks to tabp0le we now have root!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62114994&highlight=us991#post62114994
Now if only had an exploit for Bill Saver to just disay a blank text url for the add at the top of the screen or something. It'd be even better if I could hack it myself so we'd get it ASAP. We'd still view the ad links, just reduce battery drain, data use, and general frustration and still save.
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Ya true that bill saver is cool cus well it saves us money but damn I hate not using the g4 lock screen or having 2 lock screens...would be nice to do something else with it so we can still get the 5$ off...an ya I know he got root for us..im just us being problems with the send_command part it keeps popping up with a error msvcr100.dll...an have done everything that I have found to fix it an nothing..I am running Windows 10..I am redoing my computer to see if that helps cus I also meet something as well trying to fix it lol..wish me luck
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Ya true that bill saver is cool cus well it saves us money but damn I hate not using the g4 lock screen or having 2 lock screens...would be nice to do something else with it so we can still get the 5$ off...an ya I know he got root for us..im just us being problems with the send_command part it keeps popping up with a error msvcr100.dll...an have done everything that I have found to fix it an nothing..I am running Windows 10..I am redoing my computer to see if that helps cus I also meet something as well trying to fix it lol..wish me luck
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For some reason I thought I read somewhere on the forums yesterday that after a fresh Windows 10 install someone was having trouble with MTP or Send_Command. I've got root running on my US991 now! I seriously blew my entire night downloading root apps, tweaking things, etc. once I got it rooted. I also read over soooo much of this forum that I can't remember what I read where, haha. Good luck!
Valgrahf said:
Thanks to tabp0le we now have root!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62114994&highlight=us991#post62114994
Now if only had an exploit for Bill Saver to just disay a blank text url for the add at the top of the screen or something. It'd be even better if I could hack it myself so we'd get it ASAP. We'd still view the ad links, just reduce battery drain, data use, and general frustration and still save.
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Here's the link to the post with the download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62115811&postcount=1251
donbudafuko said:
Ya true that bill saver is cool cus well it saves us money but damn I hate not using the g4 lock screen or having 2 lock screens...would be nice to do something else with it so we can still get the 5$ off...an ya I know he got root for us..im just us being problems with the send_command part it keeps popping up with a error msvcr100.dll...an have done everything that I have found to fix it an nothing..I am running Windows 10..I am redoing my computer to see if that helps cus I also meet something as well trying to fix it lol..wish me luck
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Windows 10 can be tricky. I've had issues in the past issuing any commands to DL mode with Windows 10. This dates back to using my G2. I got it to work this last time trying, but you might have to use another OS if you can't get it to work.
Valgrahf said:
For some reason I thought I read somewhere on the forums yesterday that after a fresh Windows 10 install someone was having trouble with MTP or Send_Command. I've got root running on my US991 now! I seriously blew my entire night downloading root apps, tweaking things, etc. once I got it rooted. I also read over soooo much of this forum that I can't remember what I read where, haha. Good luck!
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Ya idk I'm having a lot of trouble..at the moment I'm reinstalling windows cus my system for fcked up some how...after that I'll give it a shot again..dealt can't wait to get root..does anyone know of any tweaks out there yet..also would've nice to get theams for us since that is the one thing that I notice is missing..an a tweak for the screen glitch
Has anyone rooted your US Cell version yet?
I have the files download and ready but have yet to see the proper commands to run for our version.
Thanks
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PakRatJR said:
Has anyone rooted your US Cell version yet?
I have the files download and ready but have yet to see the proper commands to run for our version.
Thanks
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The commands are in a spoiler box on the second post of the root thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62028523&postcount=2
I'm rooted on the US Cellular US991 10c. After a few hours of installing apps, killing bloatware, tweaking the ui, and setting my dpi to 540 I'm also enjoying better battery life and, for some reason, I'm not heating up nearly as much as before I root. Loving it.
Got a chance to get it done. Easy peasy. WOOHOO. Thanks again to all.
Sent while swerving from my LGG4
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I really liked doing it this way more than the others I have done. So nice not having to re setup the entire phone after.
Sorry to raise a dead thread but any root for the newest update?
TheROMGuy said:
Sorry to raise a dead thread but any root for the newest update?
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Was there root before that? I have the us991, no letters after the 1
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carnivalrejectq said:
Was there root before that? I have the us991, no letters after the 1
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As far as I know there was. And you should have a letter. Like mine is C
TheROMGuy said:
Sorry to raise a dead thread but any root for the newest update?
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If you're referring to MM Update 20C, then not yet. And I am subscribed here for a reason. I have the same reason, and damned if I will settle with "Sorry no root for you". I have been exploring other options with someone else.
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Was there root before that? I have the us991, no letters after the 1
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He's referring to the Software version in Settings > about > Software.
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As far as I know there was. And you should have a letter. Like mine is C
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Ahh yeah its us99111a
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Perseus said:
If you're referring to MM Update 20C, then not yet. And I am subscribed here for a reason. I have the same reason, and damned if I will settle with "Sorry no root for you". I have been exploring other options with someone else.
He's referring to the Software version in Settings > about > Software.
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Ahh yeah its us99111a
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What is the last version that still can get root?
I'm on MM 20a.
I believe it's 10D that can still get root.
So I just purchased the 6P and I have a few weeks to wait for it's arrival.
Was curious if there is a way to alter the build.prop so that I can use my 6P as a WiFi hotspot without keeping the phone rooted. Verizon doesn't allow me to use my phone as a "hotspot" with my Unlimited Data Plan, so I've always had to use an xposed module or something to deactivate the subscription check. My hope is that I can deactivate this check then unroot my phone.
I don't want to be fully rooted on a daily basis because I am hoping to use Android Pay.
Hotspot works out of the box without any build.prop edits.
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Hotspot works out of the box without any build.prop edits.
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Can confirm. Not sure why, however, I'm not complaining.
joderme said:
Can confirm. Not sure why, however, I'm not complaining.
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Wait... So you guys have been using VZW tethering out of the box with no subscription pop-ups??
If this is true.. :good::good::good:
collinjm01 said:
Wait... So you guys have been using VZW tethering out of the box with no subscription pop-ups??
If this is true.. :good::good::good:
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There was another thread were Verizon users on unlimited data confirmed. I'll have mine Thursday so I'll check as well.
personally i've seen mixed reports. i'm beginning to wonder if there were a "later" batch of SIMs issued that forced some VZW bloatware to be installed. i'm not sure if these rumors were true or not, as this will be my first non-vzw device.
as for the OP - if you end up needing to edit the build.prop, you can unroot after making the changes.
I have had mine since Friday and I can confirm that you can use the built in hotspot function with my unlimited data package with no pop up at all. It just works. I don't know why but I am not complaining like said above.
Great news, thanks guys!!
Now if we could just get November 18-20 here faster...
I'll have to avoid XDA all together as the draw of custom ROMs could cause me to abandon Android Pay, but tethering and no root is great! Only other thing I use root for on my MotoX is Greenify which should be nullified by Doze.
PSA: First thing you do with your phone, unlock your bootloader! Regardless of rooting or not, you want the flexibility to not have to wipe your phone if you choose to root.
I spent the better part of yesterday reinstalling everything because I chose to finally root. Android Pay works with root, you just have to disable Superuser to add payment methods.
Tethering also works with Verizon out of the box. I have unlimited data and not paying for hotspot.
Got mine today. UDP on VZW. Tethering works right out of the box. It's GLORIOUS. Used to Android pay to pick up six pack at the liquor store tonight. This may be the first phone I DON'T root LOL. I've rooted EVERY phone I've had. Who knew it would take a Nexus NOT to root HAHAHAHA
Seriously Tethering is the first reason for rooting. There are many others....but Tethering was my main reason. With it working out of the box....I'm going to let the Devs. work their magic before I go near messing with it. I left my wallet at home, but saw the wireless pay at the register....cha ching!
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Got mine today. UDP on VZW. Tethering works right out of the box. It's GLORIOUS. Used to Android pay to pick up six pack at the liquor store tonight. This may be the first phone I DON'T root LOL. I've rooted EVERY phone I've had. Who knew it would take a Nexus NOT to root HAHAHAHA
Seriously Tethering is the first reason for rooting. There are many others....but Tethering was my main reason. With it working out of the box....I'm going to let the Devs. work their magic before I go near messing with it. I left my wallet at home, but saw the wireless pay at the register....cha ching!
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not only that but some adblocks work without root as well. i've become used to nine as my exchange email client, so replacing the exchange.apk isn't even necessary any longer.
i might start looking in to theming again, however, since M natively supports it.
640k said:
personally i've seen mixed reports. i'm beginning to wonder if there were a "later" batch of SIMs issued that forced some VZW bloatware to be installed. i'm not sure if these rumors were true or not, as this will be my first non-vzw device.
as for the OP - if you end up needing to edit the build.prop, you can unroot after making the changes.
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Well my nexus 6 is non-vzw (it even says it on their website under myverizon) and it has never allowed me to tether.
I had to root and rom to get it to work.
Cares said:
PSA: First thing you do with your phone, unlock your bootloader! Regardless of rooting or not, you want the flexibility to not have to wipe your phone if you choose to root.
I spent the better part of yesterday reinstalling everything because I chose to finally root. Android Pay works with root, you just have to disable Superuser to add payment methods.
Tethering also works with Verizon out of the box. I have unlimited data and not paying for hotspot.
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Even with an unlocked bootloader we need to wipe to root. I guess this may change in the future.
Cares said:
PSA: First thing you do with your phone, unlock your bootloader! Regardless of rooting or not, you want the flexibility to not have to wipe your phone if you choose to root.
I spent the better part of yesterday reinstalling everything because I chose to finally root. Android Pay works with root, you just have to disable Superuser to add payment methods.
Tethering also works with Verizon out of the box. I have unlimited data and not paying for hotspot.
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are you sure you put android pay in after you rooted? I haven't seen it worked for anyone who actually rooted the phone. some who put it in before they rooted got it to work??
johnp357 said:
are you sure you put android pay in after you rooted? I haven't seen it worked for anyone who actually rooted the phone. some who put it in before they rooted got it to work??
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Use the temporary unroot in SuperSu.
I installed and configured after my phone was rooted.
I can use Android Pay just fine.
All I do is temp unroot.
tech_head said:
Use the temporary unroot in SuperSu.
I installed and configured after my phone was rooted.
I can use Android Pay just fine.
All I do is temp unroot.
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thanks... strange that it works for some and not others... just like anything else I guess...
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tech_head said:
Use the temporary unroot in SuperSu.
I installed and configured after my phone was rooted.
I can use Android Pay just fine.
All I do is temp unroot.
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out of curiosity, did you use a systemless root ? like with chainfire?
I was wondering if any one knows of any root for the Sprint LG G6 or if it'll ever will?
Having had rooted phones is there a reason why the G6 needs root? Seems everything works quite well and almost all the bloat can be deleted.
Yes, it will get rooted. It just has not been out long enough. just give it some time, I am also waiting for a good root as I want to to make a couple small changes but so far so good. its been a good phone
Yes, it is a really good phone and I'm glad I chose it over the S8 but a deciding factor in me choosing the G6 over the S8 is I knew the Sprint S8 will probably never get root just like the Sprint S7 and I know historically LG G lineup usally get rooted pretty quickly
I am as well I never got the s7 because the power of that device over the s6 didn't justify spending the cash. and just fyi you can root the s7 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s7/how-to/sm-g930p-root-t3410604
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Yes, it is a really good phone and I'm glad I chose it over the S8 but a deciding factor in me choosing the G6 over the S8 is I knew the Sprint S8 will probably never get root just like the Sprint S7 and I know historically LG G lineup usally get rooted pretty quickly
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Oh I didn't know you could root the sprint s7, Thanks for that info, now I can have another phone to experiment with (besides my Nexus 6) until the LG G6 get root.
gitit20 said:
I am as well I never got the s7 because the power of that device over the s6 didn't justify spending the cash. and just fyi you can root the s7 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s7/how-to/sm-g930p-root-t3410604
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I really hope this phone gets root so I can unlock the hotspot
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Having had rooted phones is there a reason why the G6 needs root? Seems everything works quite well and almost all the bloat can be deleted.
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Yes!
1) I am unable to use Titanium Backup Pro.
2) I can't use the full features of SD Maid Pro.
3) A number of other apps will not work without Root access.
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patricktoth said:
I really hope this phone gets root so I can unlock the hotspot
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Exactly! That is another reason for ROOT access.
allenp007 said:
Yes!
1) I am unable to use Titanium Backup Pro.
2) I can't use the full features of SD Maid Pro.
3) A number of other apps will not work without Root access.
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Exactly! That is another reason for ROOT access.
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How can you remove the bloat on Sprint?
wtharden said:
How can you remove the bloat on Sprint?
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You can't unless you can get Root Access. I use Titanium Backup Pro to freeze apps rather than remove them. I don't mind them being on the phone; I just don't want them running in the background and using up my battery. Once you have Root access you can usually install Custom ROMs (the operating system that makes the phone run). Many of these have the Sprint and other apps stripped out.
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You can't unless you can get Root Access. I use Titanium Backup Pro to freeze apps rather than remove them. I don't mind them being on the phone; I just don't want them running in the background and using up my battery. Once you have Root access you can usually install Custom ROMs (the operating system that makes the phone run). Many of these have the Sprint and other apps stripped out.
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Ok thanks, I think I may have gotten HotSpot to work..... But you must have your MSL or the ability to edit information on the ##DATA# menu. I have mines working after trying the old methods from the G5 and Galaxies... This method works after reboot and you can just switch native tethering on. But I Repeat I Was Only Able To Edit The ##DATA# with My MSL.
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Ok thanks, I think I may have gotten HotSpot to work..... But you must have your MSL or the ability to edit information on the ##DATA# menu. I have mines working after trying the old methods from the G5 and Galaxies... This method works after reboot and you can just switch native tethering on. But I Repeat I Was Only Able To Edit The ##DATA# with My MSL.
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What's the best method you would recommend for obtaining ones MSL?
enzeden said:
What's the best method you would recommend for obtaining ones MSL?
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I just asked for it via computer chat..... It took me three tries even though my phone is paid off and unlocked.
So it's kinda hard to get it from Sprint.
gitit20 said:
Yes, it will get rooted. It just has not been out long enough. just give it some time, I am also waiting for a good root as I want to to make a couple small changes but so far so good. its been a good phone
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I went ahead and got the LG G6 and that's partially due to your optimism that it will get rooted. No, I'm not holding it against you if they don't figure it out. So far it's a great phone but I miss being able to freeze apps with TBP. Do you have any news on progress for root access? Thanks.
I'd love it if development mirrored the progress in for the Sprint LG G4 where it was possible to edit a hidden menu and enable Wifi tether. Would be awesome if that could happen with the Sprint LG G6!
Hi wtharden,
Could you please let me know how you were able to edit the APN?
I have MSL code from sprint; once i get to the APN screen, i have 5 items; internet, ota, pam, ims, and GSM.
It doesn't give me any options to add any new one.
I can select ota to edit, which it asks to enter MSL code, but still nothing after that.
bibuco said:
Hi wtharden,
Could you please let me know how you were able to edit the APN?
I have MSL code from sprint; once i get to the APN screen, i have 5 items; internet, ota, pam, ims, and GSM.
It doesn't give me any options to add any new one.
I can select ota to edit, which it asks to enter MSL code, but still nothing after that.
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Yo lol you have to send the message directly to me, I just so happened to check this forum again, but I moved on to the Note 8.
But you have to call and get the device UICC Unlocked or you can do it through international chat via web.
How do i unlock my sprint g6 bootloader so i can root
Or how do i check if its already unlocked
marshallcodex said:
How do i unlock my sprint g6 bootloader so i can root
Or how do i check if its already unlocked
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It is not unlockable.
TheMadScientist said:
It is not unlockable.
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But my bootloader shows as *unknown bootloader*
The update for the Sprint Note 8 variant is out. It brings the security patch level to October 1st.
Bachatu said:
The update for the Sprint Note 8 variant is out. It brings the security patch level to October 1st.
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I definitely think that is the update that's gonna prevent samFail root method and being able to roll back to previous fw. Thank God I'm already rooted and can't take that update. Hopefully someone will figure out a way to pull the Calling Plus feature from this update so we can take advantage of the VoLTE.
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I definitely think that is the update that's gonna prevent samFail root method and being able to roll back to previous fw. Thank God I'm already rooted and can't take that update. Hopefully someone will figure out a way to pull the Calling Plus feature from this update so we can take advantage of the VoLTE.
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To be honest since I switched from HTC to the Note series I haven't missed rooting and flashing much. I use package disable pro to disable apps and now use Disconnect Pro to block ads.
I'm happy to have simultaneous call and data back. Just used it and it worked as advertised! One thing I noticed is the calls did not connect as HD voice calls.
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The update for the Sprint Note 8 variant is out. It brings the security patch level to October 1st.
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Would you happen to know if this kills the hotspot mod by chance, thanks
kaidok997 said:
Would you happen to know if this kills the hotspot mod by chance, thanks
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Not sure, Hotspot is included with my Sprint Plan.
kaidok997 said:
Would you happen to know if this kills the hotspot mod by chance, thanks
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As far as I can tell....no. You do have to redo it though. Mine still works after the update.
fogame said:
As far as I can tell....no. You do have to redo it though. Mine still works after the update.
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Great!, thanks
Update!! I installed the update and i suppose i was lucky and didn't have to re-do it(not a big deal) but i have to say my signal is awesome i went from 2 to 3 bars to full signal..i love this little sprint gift.
kaidok997 said:
Great!, thanks
Update!! I installed the update and i suppose i was lucky and didn't have to re-do it(not a big deal) but i have to say my signal is awesome i went from 2 to 3 bars to full signal..i love this little sprint gift.
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I agree with you, my reception has greatly improved since this update.
Dang I just rooted my phone 2 days ago and I love having root! Can't live without viper audio lol so hopefully we will get root on this firmware soon
Holy rooster poop, this call plus is awesome. I longed for the day when i could take a phone call and use my hotspot at the same time..Heck yes i did!
That time I envy not being on the Sprint version just happened.. waiting on the unlocked update lol anyone have the unlocked version and flashed the Sprint version yet? Data while on call is game changer
Now we just need the built in samsung caller id lol
Almost worth losing root to get this update. VoLTE is something I really want lol
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Now we just need the built in samsung caller id lol
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I have been searching for a way to make this work. No good progress so far....
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I have been searching for a way to make this work. No good progress so far....
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Shortcut Master finds the app for it and allows you to turn it on, but not sure if it works past that.
So is VoLTE Included in this update
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So is VoLTE Included in this update
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Yes.
Well i have found a weird issue, and i don't believe it was there before the update. Microsoft Word will not open(crashes instantly) same for Excel, and MS apps. Then i notice my icons frame option is greyed out and i haven't a clue.
I have the unlocked note 8 with the Sprint firmware flashed to it and I got the update yesterday. I did not notice any bloatware being added after flashing. But I did get wifi calling and now have calling plus after the update.
Root and calling plus working for me have to move a few files around but it works