Project Fi and OpenGApps on CM13 - Nexus 5X General

Hey guys, I have never seen in any threads this explicitly spelled out for Project Fi users so I'm just doing a quick writeup, of my experiences with Fi on the Nexus 5X running CM13.
In order to get Project Fi to work I needed the following from OpenGApps (I used Aroma package to do this)
Apps:
Project Fi - Needed to register onto Fi Network - Also needed for the US Cellular update of your SIM
Hangouts - Needed for WiFi Calling + SMS over Wifi to Work (You can't just install it from App store, it needs to be the system package)
Google Dialer (and Dialer Framework) - Needed for Proper Spring / T-mobile / US Cellular Roaming
(so.. you don't have to replace your dialer to use Fi, but if you don't you end up locked into T-Mobile, and when you try to roam over to sprint network, you get a service crash from DMService package. This package is responsible for setting up your data network on the sprint networks) (Roaming to US Cellular seems to work fine though)
Google Connectivity Services - [correction] this package is required as a backend service for the Fi Package to work properly
(it also does the auto connect to open WiFi networks and establish an VPN to google thing, which can optionally be turned off)
Google Messenger - As far as I can tell you don't need to install this, I installed it anyway, but its not required for Wifi SMS or anything else.
Its that simple...
I'm curious to hear if others on Fi have had similar experiences to mine, please comment below!

I plan on trying this with a different rom.
So all i need is Project Fi, Hangouts, Google Dialer, Google Connectivity services? Do i have to dial through Hangouts to get Wi-Fi calling to work? Standard Project Fi works right through the normal dialer. I plan on trying this with a stock based rom.

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Nodata but allow some?

Hi guys
So I have been looking over the forums quite abit but have not found a solution
Currently I am using Nodata.cab which works fine if I disable my connection and only use wireless its fine and dandy... However I have the following problems
Work provide me with 100mb of 3G data
Aswell as that my provider in australia I get free
Roaming/3G Email
Romaing/3G Facebook
everything else on roaming costs money, I live in a non 3g area and my work is also located in a non 3G area.
What i need is something like the nodata app that allows me to make an acception for an application. Mainly I want email to work for work reasons, i couldnt care less for facebook. As I need to set email to download every 30 minutes.
Since my old work phone (Samsung Innov8) allowed me to choose the access point for applications on launch I didnt mind setting my main APN as my 3G/Roaming APN before my wireless for email.
I currently have a HTC Diamond

New Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile data unusual problem

Hi All
Ive got a new S4 running 4.2.2. I upgraded from my S1. I have no problems with it in WIFI. but using mobile data ive got a funny issue
I have some apps that work on cell data and some that dont.
Here's a list of what works and what doesn't on Cell Data connection.
Gmail - Yes
Viber - No connection
Google maps - YES
Waze - No Connection
Stuff.co.nz app - No Connection
Google Drive - YES
BNZ Banking app - YES
NAB banking app - YES
Evernote - YES
Facebook - YES
Twitter - YES
Play store - can browse but cant download or update apps (Error 406)
Chrome & Internet app- Can go to google and get search results but clicking a result get the same error "This page contains the following errors: error on line 2 at column 6: XML declaration only at the start of the document. Below is a rendering of the page up to the first error". On WIFI no problems
Anyone got any ideas? Have cleared caches and data, wiped cache partition. no improvements.
Thanks
Tgaguy said:
Hi All
Ive got a new S4 running 4.2.2. I upgraded from my S1. I have no problems with it in WIFI. but using mobile data ive got a funny issue
I have some apps that work on cell data and some that dont.
Here's a list of what works and what doesn't on Cell Data connection.
Gmail - Yes
Viber - No connection
Google maps - YES
Waze - No Connection
Stuff.co.nz app - No Connection
Google Drive - YES
BNZ Banking app - YES
NAB banking app - YES
Evernote - YES
Facebook - YES
Twitter - YES
Play store - can browse but cant download or update apps (Error 406)
Chrome & Internet app- Can go to google and get search results but clicking a result get the same error "This page contains the following errors: error on line 2 at column 6: XML declaration only at the start of the document. Below is a rendering of the page up to the first error". On WIFI no problems
Anyone got any ideas? Have cleared caches and data, wiped cache partition. no improvements.
Thanks
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Are you in New Zealand? I am haha
Try a factory reset or check your apn settings
Can make calls but no data!
yabanize said:
Are you in New Zealand? I am haha
Try a factory reset or check your apn settings
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Initially I just thought I had problems with GPS and Waze, but I realized I had no data connectivity. I tried a factory reset on my i9500 (dual sim) and I can make and receive calls/txts from either sim but can't get mobile data on the primary sim (in R1 slot) Deutsche Telekom and can on TMobile US (in R2 slot). When I swap the sims to different slots then I don't get access to network time, and I can't select a data connection both options are grayed out. In SIM management both T-Mobile US and Telekom have a circle with a slash thru them. When I return them to the original slots and restart I get 3-4 bars and it successfully registers but still no data.
I've checked Roaming, Network Operators, 3G service and would love some help.
thx

cellular data permission help

hi m newbie i search for it i dnt find any solution are may b i cant understand
my problem is i activate celluar data social package in which i just use faceook ,twitter and whatsapp if any other thing connect with celluar data they will charge me extra
i have wifi at home but at work i dnt have wifi so i active this package so how can i restrict other apps to use cellular data or how can i give permission to use cellular data to facebook twitter and whatsapp
without root
[email protected] said:
hi m newbie i search for it i dnt find any solution are may b i cant understand
my problem is i activate celluar data social package in which i just use faceook ,twitter and whatsapp if any other thing connect with celluar data they will charge me extra
i have wifi at home but at work i dnt have wifi so i active this package so how can i restrict other apps to use cellular data or how can i give permission to use cellular data to facebook twitter and whatsapp
without root
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Play store -> android firewall + or any other app. Requires root.

HowTo: Activate TruPhone SIM on Verizon Prepaid Moto E Instructions

Long time reader first time poster, hopefully this is helpful to others.
These are my notes on how I activated a TruPhone sim on the PrePaid Verizon Moto E (which goes on sale for ~$50 periodically).
These instructions will _likely_ also work for AT&T, TMO, and their MVNOs (but I haven't tested).
Extra notes added that may be helpful to some.
My notes are in a fixed width font so...
Code:
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not sure if necessary but i did:
- before initial power up install non verizon sim
if did not, reset device to factory after installing non verizon sim
.
go through initial setup using wifi
- phone activation, this sim not vzw, <use wifi>
- setup wizard, <next>
- select wifi ..
- about privacy <accept>
- add account, <skip>, <skip anyway>
- google svcs, unchk helpx2, <next>
- summary, <done>
- welcome
.
optional:
- settings/display/sleep after 5mins of inactivity (30secs is a real pain)
- settings/security screenlock=none (again a real pain)
- create a new gmail address for phone if desired
.
getting verizon moto e to be a gsm+lte phone instead of cdma+lte
- currently must be on 5.0 android for network app to work (see below)
- google play store:install "network" app by phillip mangelow
- turn off wifi (settings/tapOnWifiIcon)
- run network app
- tap turn off radio btn
- set preferred network type
- tap radio select drop down (found just above turn off/on radio btn)
- select lte/gsm auto (prl)
- tap turn on radio btn
- quit out of network app (showAllApps/swipeAway - all done with it now)
- go into phone settings (swipe down from top)
settings/more/cellularNetworks/prefferedNetType
select 4G (recommended)
settings/more/cellularNetworks/networkOperators
choose att (or tmo if available)
note you will get a notification saying No Service on ATT since you
haven't activated yet
- now you are ready to activate service on truphone
.
truphone sim activation (follow procedures in manual shipped with your sim
- goto truphone.com
- click consumer
- click activate your sim
- enter sim id,next (id found on card that held sim
- open myaccount link in new tab, login to myAccount to get activation code
- copy/paste activation code into prior tab,next
- power off phone, power back on (so phone sees newly active sim)
or you can try this (thought of later so not sure if it'll work)
settings/more/cellularNetworks, search and choose ATT or TMO
- make a call and receive a call to confirm it is working
- remember incoming calls are free in US so test delay/quality on incoming
(quite large for me: about 1sec, I can say "one-one-thousand" on
my landline completely before I hear it exit the cell phone)
- you will get notifications stating "sim card not verizon", simply ignore
- done!
.
data use prevention
- data on truphone can be expensive when roaming out of country,
$4.50/MB in Canada vs 9c/MB in US, i prefer to leave cell data disabled
and rely only on wifi for data for this rarely used phone
- settings/dataUsage, flip switch to off
- the above apparently will not disable the smaller amt of
background data happening. to disable background data:
settings/dataUseage, view list of apps scrolldwn, chk restrict bkgnd data
for those apps you wish only to have wifi (which 4me is all of them)
(note i had an empty list after reboot. so YMMV)
- a kid/senior safe way to do this is to NOT add APNs under the section
settings/more/cellularNetworks/networkOperators
or to ensure that the APN info is modified with DONTUSE_originalAPname
to prevent access, BUT APN info is locked out on truphone sim
- verify cannot connect to google play store then turn wifi back on
- playstore/menu/settings/general/autoUpdateApps = over wifi only
(is usually the default setting)
- settings/more/cellNetworks/globalDataRoaming = deny
.
icons top of screen
- see moto manual:
google "moto e 2nd gen manual" and should be the first link
- initially on top left will see phone icon and lock icon
that are reflections of what is under notifications instructing you
to set up lost phone features and security pin
- icons on right will show ATT with R for roaming and possibly a H with
a crossed out circle beside it indicating hotspot disabled
.
update notifications disabled
- accidental install of the android 5.1 update will currently (June2015)
disable the network app from working preventing selection
of LTE/GSM vs LTE/CDMA
- if android update is downloaded already it will continue to show up
so longpress the notification, select "i", then it will
bring up MotorollaOTA app, enable "Block"
or alternatively simply go into
settings/apps/all, select MotorollaOTA, uncheck notifications
(reverse this if you want the update notifications back)
- settings/apps/all/googlePlayServices uncheck show notifications
this will disable all update notifications but is important to prevent
accidental install by senior parents and their "helpful" friends for now
see: forum xda-developers com moto-e-2015 general how-to-verizon-moto-e-2015-gsm-network-t3098953
google: "xda-developers moto-e-2015 general how-to-verizon-moto-e-2015-gsm-network"
.
verizon apps disabled
- verizon apps are all red icons
- enter apps drawer (6 dots in white circle)
- press and hold on each red icon app/app info
you wont be offered the option to uninstall if it is a core component
like a verizon app
tap force stop/ok, tap disable/ok, uncheck notifications/ok
note this will remove from app drawer but they can still be found
under settings/apps/disabled
list:
backup+contacts (use google to backup your settings and contacts
(note backupAssistant will still run in bkground
message+ (use google hangouts instead)
. my verizon mobile (login to your providers website)
. mobile hotspot (pretty sure this is verizon version)
vz navigator (use mapfactorGPS free, offline maps no data use
nfl mobile (more vzw bloatware
- default messaging app should now be google hangouts check via
settings/more/defaultSMSapp -> set to hangouts if not already that
- now shut down those that are not in the app drawer:
settings/apps/all
tap force stop/ok, tap disable/ok, uncheck notifications/ok
verizon login
vzw apn
.
google hangouts dialer installed
- this allows you to make calls for free via wifi
- google play store search "hangouts dialer", install (free)
- call to USA and to Canada free from USA/Canada/HangoutsCountries
"Almost all calls to the U.S. and Canada are free from all countries where
Hangouts calling is available."
List of countries where calling-from is unavailable:
google: "support google com hangouts answer 1267644
.
senior citizen tweaks
- keep it simple for the parents
- move everything off other panels so just on one home panel
(only one dot shown above app drawer's 6dot icon)
- add calc into empty slot beside phone (note that you
can access messaging now through hangouts dialer icon)
- put hangouts dialer app at top right near google bar (far away
from regular cell phone calling app)
- put maps in top right corner (my parents have sworn off GPS but Dad
likes to lookup his route before he leaves home - otherwise consider
installing mapfactor but note it has a crappy UI)
- remove google apps folder and remove google play store
and get at these through the app drawer when needed
- left with:
--google bar----------------------
hangoutsDialer maps
.. ..
.. ..
phone calc appDrawer chrome camera
.
Verizon prepaid Moto E LTE notes
- can be bought for $50 on sale (Walmart/BestBuy)
- can be used on ATT & TMO and their MVNOs
- verizon moto e prepaid = US moto e LTE but replaces GSM 900/1800(Europe)
with CDMA 800/1900 (see fcc sar report)
google: fccid net document php id=2514233
specs of motoE sold by verizon xt1528 MOTXT1528PP
google: fccid.net number php fcc=IHDT56QC8&id=918760
exhibits tab/testReportSarSupplemental
page3 of google: fccid net document php id=2514280
- most Canadian majors are UMTS and above only (3G GSM), no CDMA, no 2G GSM
this phone _should_ work well in Canada (haven't tested)
- remove side band to access sim, use fingernail in notch on corner
next to the usb/charge port
- stay on android 5.02 for now, cannot run network app after upgrading
(as of June2015)
you have to specifically okay the update it won't do it without your ok
see xda-developers link above for the latest on this issue
see how to turn off notifications above also
- see moto e 2ndgen manual for the minimum info you should know:
google "moto e 2nd gen manual" and should be the first link
- perhaps if you have a previously activated sim you can avoid installing
the network app YMMV (didn't try activating sim first on truphone
website, but it might be worth trying, report back if you do this)
.
truphone notes
- truphone minutes never expire as long as you make a 9cent call or text
once every 6months, so the $15 on your sim can last you a long time
great for a rare/emergency use phone
google: www truphone com row consumer Rate-checker
(note difft tabs for sim vs app)
Canada voice in/out 40c/min, US voice out 9c/min, US voice in free!
- i am in a att-only serviced area, truphone uses tmo first then att
but activation procedure still works even in the att only scenario
- truphone now ships a combo standard/micro/nano sim card independent
of what sim you order but you want a micro for moto e, carefully
break out the micro portion without breaking out the nano portion
- google "Truphone SIM Critical Information Summary"
google: www truphone com au Legal Critical-Information-Summary Truphone-SIM-Critical-Information-Summary
(Australian summary of T's&C's written in plain English)
This is a Prepaid plan with no minimum term. Prepaid credit does not
expire, so long as you continue to use the service every 180 days, the term
will continue.
- T's & C's
google: www truphone.com us Legal Ts--Cs Truphone-SIM
see sect 2, sect 7.10
.
more notes
- tapping settings/more/mobile plan, then CANCEL!
caused me to drop off of ATT, to get back onto network you can
reboot or simply go to
settings/more/cellularNetworks, search and choose ATT[/SIZE]
Prevent Update Nag Screen (without root)
If you are a little tech savvy you can install google's adb on a computer and perform the following commands on your device to prevent the annoying update reminders:
Code:
adb shell
am force-stop com.motorola.ccc.ota
pm hide com.motorola.ccc.ota
Note that for 5.0+ android os, the "hide" command is very similar to the old "disable" command. Rooting your phone (which gives the ability to become super user) is not required to "hide". Hide basically prevents these apps from starting after reboot (complete power off/on).
adb install/useage notes:
You have to put your phone into developer mode (settings/aboutPhone, tap build number 10X)
In my case I installed adb on a chromebook running crouton/ubuntu and it worked quite well.
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot
downloaded ini file and put into: ~/.android/adb_usb.ini
google: github.com apkudo adbusbini
it takes a while (wait at least 60secs) after you plug in the cable for it to prompt you that phone wants to go into debug mode
i had a heck of a time since my usb cable which was fine for charging was a dud for data, changed the cable and all went smoothly.

Help with settings for unlocked SM-N900R4 US Cellular Note 3 for T-mobile

I have unlocked my US Cellular SM-N900R4 on Lilipop, and am now trying to get it working on T-mobile. After the local USC store unlocked it, I added an APN editor from the Playstore, and now have the data working for the LTE connection. The problem that i am having is that it gives a 'no Sim or Sim Error' when trying to place calls, probably due to the network setting not allowing me to select GSM / LTE network option. The only 2 options for network selection LET / CDMA or CDMA.
The following thread was for unlocking a Sprint G2 for Tmobile, but gave some good info but the apps just wornt work on my Note 3 on lilipop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729370
The radio switcher app crashes, as well as the other ones that i saw on the PlayStore, so i cant select a GSM option
I was able to install an APN app to get the data working, so now i just need to get the voice / calls working. I was able to install the Rom Toolbox Lite app from the store, but there is no
ro.carrier=???
ro.build.target_operator=???
available from the build properties. Instead there are CDMA operator values for US Cellular and the 310??? value for US Celllar. Should i change this value to 'None'? IF so, what is the decimal value for the 'None' carrier option?
Can anyone give me some suggestions? are these apps specific to the Sprint G2 or to the android version? Is there a custom rom that might enable these settings?
Thanks in advance for any assistance or re-direction to information on the subject.
Suggestion would be to use the Sprint forums .

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