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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!
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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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.
geoff5093 said:
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.
MetroGnome711 said:
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.
player911 said:
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.
geoff5093 said:
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
http://phandroid.com/2016/03/02/samsung-galaxy-s7-tips-tricks/
This page discusses some features in the GS7/GS7 Edge. T-Mobile removed "Galaxy Labs," meaning there is no ability to remove the app drawer, have the Whitepages features, or have voice activated dialing w/ searching for contacts. We cannot have the "experimental" features Samsung wants to make on its devices. Just a PSA. Idk what to do tbh? T-Mobile might be trying to push its own Caller ID app, which not many people will be interested in if there are free alternatives baked into the phone.
Shenanigans like that should be illegal.
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I think they also messed with the Do Not Disturb function... It's missing the rules feature that seems to exist in Marshmallow natively. I don't know what their motivation would be to mess with that.
So far, the ones I noticed that was gone:
- Whitepages ID
- Wireless fast charge
- Labs
vnguyen972 said:
So far, the ones I noticed that was gone:
- Whitepages ID
- Wireless fast charge
- Labs
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I have the T-mobile phone and have Wireless Fast Charge.
kxhaz said:
I have the T-mobile phone and have Wireless Fast Charge.
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Wow... that's weird... I live in TX and my TMobile doesn't have that option. TMobile, what the hell?
vnguyen972 said:
Wow... that's weird... I live in TX and my TMobile doesn't have that option. TMobile, what the hell?
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Have you tried using your phone with a fast wireless charger?
blah_blah_blah_blah said:
Have you tried using your phone with a fast wireless charger?
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No I haven't. I don't have one yet... will order one if I could confirm it works
PS: I did take on a promotion to get the Samsung wireless charger.. hopefully it will work.
vnguyen972 said:
Wow... that's weird... I live in TX and my TMobile doesn't have that option. TMobile, what the hell?
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I also have a T-Mobile S7E and don't have that option... Very odd.
I have silver T-Mobile S7E, and I can see the fast charge toggle on the battery page. I'm a little disappointed the whitepage function has been removed. T-Mobile doesn't want to include a free service to compete with their paid caller ID feature.
dodgeboy said:
I also have a T-Mobile S7E and don't have that option... Very odd.
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I have the fast wireless option and I don't own a fast wireless charging pad...
Hopefully a software update when the phone is officially released will solve these issues
vnguyen972 said:
No I haven't. I don't have one yet... will order one if I could confirm it works
PS: I did take on a promotion to get the Samsung wireless charger.. hopefully it will work.
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It's happened in the past where people start freaking out because they don't see the fast wirless charging option
Once the phone uses fast wirless charging the option will appear in the settings
For some odd reason samsung made it so it only appears if you use that accessorie
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PS: I did take on a promotion to get the Samsung wireless charger.. hopefully it will work.
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The Samsung one they're giving out is standard charging. You can get one from Choetech off Amazon for like $20 though.
entropism said:
The Samsung one they're giving out is standard charging. You can get one from Choetech off Amazon for like $20 though.
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I think it was closer to $30, but I got one the same day as I received the phone and can confirm, fast wireless charging works just fine.
Edit: $30 for a fancier one with a light. There is also one for about $20.
I have no wireless fast charging option or the experimental labs but I am able to search businesses in the contacts/dialer apps.
Josh H. said:
Edit: $30 for a fancier one with a light. There is also one for about $20.
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Yep, the $20 one is pretty awesome. Big enough to hold the phone without any wobble, doesn't light up the room while you're sleeping.
I have the wireless charger from Samsung, but still no option. I got the white pages to work by just using the search in contact. When I began to search pizza a pop-up came letting me know I can search for businesses. Enabled it and it works now.
LpSk8r said:
I have the wireless charger from Samsung, but still no option. I got the white pages to work by just using the search in contact. When I began to search pizza a pop-up came letting me know I can search for businesses. Enabled it and it works now.
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I can confirm this worked for me as well. Thanks for pointing that out.
In past version of Touchwiz Samsung has a xml file called Floatingfeatures.xml in the root of the system directory. It basically makes it easy for carriers or manufacturers to turn off certain devices as it provides simple switches to features in the smali. Im sure that this is exactly the same way and Tmobile just "turned off" the features for some reason or another. It should be really easy to turn them back on but we need root on the S7 first. My guess is that they think it makes it easier to use or something for there customers.
On a side note, i can guarantee that the reason that they turned off the white pages lookup feature is because they are trying to push there own name caller id service (or whatever its called) and they want to charge 3.99 for it. That doesnt really seem right to me but there are apps on the play store that can do things similar.
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LpSk8r said:
I have the wireless charger from Samsung, but still no option. I got the white pages to work by just using the search in contact. When I began to search pizza a pop-up came letting me know I can search for businesses. Enabled it and it works now.
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Probably should have right this first, Your right! It does work with that trick. Thanks and nice find!
Hi there. Anyone noticed that Ad Blocking for Samsung Internet 4.0 browser isn't working? The option to use an ad blocker under Setting > Advanced > Block Content is missing.
Recently bought the S7 for Verizon while my friend bought it for AT&T. I was looking for a setting to turn off the touch key backlights and could not find one. Ended up asking my friend who is on AT&T and sure enough he had a setting under display that allowed him to turn the backlight off on the touch keys. Is this a normal thing for carriers to pick and choose specific features? I know I can download and app but really??
Verizon crippled this phone. We are missing a few things, Whitepages, samsung browser, smart manager and other little settings here and there.
If you like power saver it disables the touch keys. There was an app floating around the Verizon s7 or s7 edge forums that does this.
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Verizon crippled this phone. We are missing a few things, Whitepages, samsung browser, smart manager and other little settings here and there.
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That's amazing. I had no idea that carriers could even do that. Doesn't really make any sense because what benefit did they get out of it....oh well. Good ole Verizon
JediDru said:
If you like power saver it disables the touch keys. There was an app floating around the Verizon s7 or s7 edge forums that does this.
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Yeah I could just turn on power saver but the phone already has an option to disable the touch key lights! Can't fathom how it would help Verizon to disable that option. Doesn't make any sense. Probably will just end up downloading an app.
neilwashere said:
That's amazing. I had no idea that carriers could even do that. Doesn't really make any sense because what benefit did they get out of it....oh well. Good ole Verizon
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Personally I'd rather they disable a few features (though I'm not happy they did, in fact I complained to Verizon and Samsung via Twitter) then add in push advertisements for DirecTv, as AT&T did.
When they are willing to have push n first boot, what are they going to do in 3 months when you can't return the phone?
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_Dennis_ said:
Personally I'd rather they disable a few features (though I'm not happy they did, in fact I complained to Verizon and Samsung via Twitter) then add in push advertisements for DirecTv, as AT&T did.
When they are willing to have push n first boot, what are they going to do in 3 months when you can't return the phone?
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Very true, those push ads were a bit outrageous. Honestly might just return this phone if the bootloader's really are locked down. At least Verizon gives you a 14 day trial period!
Is their a custom Rom with Native Hotspot Available? or a rooted Guide to a achieving native hotspot for the Moto Z force?
If you're on verizon, no... In fact, to the best of my knowledge, even if you're not on Verizon a custom ROM with room hasn't been released yet.
I tried a NUMBER of different apps to create a hot spot with zero luck. Tethered via BT was the best option without root.
RedRamage said:
If you're on verizon, no... In fact, to the best of my knowledge, even if you're not on Verizon a custom ROM with room hasn't been released yet.
I tried a NUMBER of different apps to create a hot spot with zero luck. Tethered via BT was the best option without root.
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is anyone working on root or tether?
Is Tethering/ hotspot blocked by the carrier? I am in the UAE and hotspot/ Tethering works for me.
jhttr1z said:
Is Tethering/ hotspot blocked by the carrier? I am in the UAE and hotspot/ Tethering works for me.
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Yes, usually it is, at least on Verizon in the US. They want you to buy their tethering plan... get as much money from you as possible.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atejapps.networksignalrefresher
Use that app hit refresh swipe down hit mobile hot spot profit!
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Don't work
bulvine420 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.atejapps.networksignalrefresher
Use that app hit refresh swipe down hit mobile hot spot profit!
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This works on Verizon? Ive been using PDA NET USB
Yes I can confirm it works. I was using it on my Turbo 2 also. It also will work on the Google pixel & pixel xl phone's from Verizon. All working as of right now.
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its only blocked if you have unlimited data
I have unlimited data and my tethering works just fine, $60 a month plan from Verizon.
RedRamage said:
If you're on verizon, no... In fact, to the best of my knowledge, even if you're not on Verizon a custom ROM with room hasn't been released yet.
I tried a NUMBER of different apps to create a hot spot with zero luck. Tethered via BT was the best option without root.
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With your phone on remove your sim, go to mobile hot spot & tethering activate Bluetooth tethering. Put your sim back in and pair with your tablet or laptop.
ronin71 said:
With your phone on remove your sim, go to mobile hot spot & tethering activate Bluetooth tethering. Put your sim back in and pair with your tablet or laptop.
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Does that only tether over Bluetooth or you toggle it on just to activate the tethering?
cruckus said:
Does that only tether over Bluetooth or you toggle it on just to activate the tethering?
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This creates a wifi hotspot. No bluetooth needed.
johnh123 said:
This creates a wifi hotspot. No bluetooth needed.
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Is 7.0 better in other aspects over 6.0 to warrant the update? I like the phone now but the low sound is driving me crazy with calls which for some this update fixes.
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Is 7.0 better in other aspects over 6.0 to warrant the update? I like the phone now but the low sound is driving me crazy with calls which for some this update fixes.
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I can't really say. Phone had 7.0 when I got it. All android versions run together for me, tbh. They always say the new one fixes all the issues with the old one, but I can never really tell a difference. Been around since 1.6/Donut.
O alright. Well thanks for your help. Guess I'll give it a shot and hope for the best
Alright so there was one update in between the version I had and a second 7.0 that wouldn't let me do it. I'm on the one before the volume fix that I'm assuming just came out and it works. I'm not gonna do the next one as I need the hotspot feature so if someone wants to confirm on the latest then they can update the thread.
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With your phone on remove your sim, go to mobile hot spot & tethering activate Bluetooth tethering. Put your sim back in and pair with your tablet or laptop.
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works like a champ! thanks
Anyone on the latest software got this working?
Here's the deal:
I've got a Samsung Gear S3. For the messages app to appear on my watch, I normally need a Samsung phone to pair with, otherwise, the app won't appear, and you can only deal with messages only when receiving one, which is a limited and limiting functionality. The only way I could have it work is possibly by getting a Samsung Messages app, which can only be functional if ported for the OnePlus 6T. If there's anyone who can do such a thing and help me out, I would really appreciate it. Otherwise it's fine. Just thought I'd ask.
Thank you,
Savz
Just go into your S3 and pull the app, then side load it on the 6t, but I'm pretty sure you are going to need more than just the app
Ultraman666 said:
Just go into your S3 and pull the app, then side load it on the 6t, but I'm pretty sure you are going to need more than just the app
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Different OS, so I don't think that'll work.
Ultraman666 said:
Just go into your S3 and pull the app, then side load it on the 6t, but I'm pretty sure you are going to need more than just the app
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The app is hidden on my Gear S3. To become visible, I guess it must detect the Samsung messages app on my 6T, which is the reason I want a port for the 6T.
Mine is working fine with Google messages... Also using Gear S3.
EDIT: Nevermind... I misread your post. Yeah, no creating texts on the watch.
savzz.z said:
Here's the deal:
I've got a Samsung Gear S3. For the messages app to appear on my watch, I normally need a Samsung phone to pair with, otherwise, the app won't appear, and you can only deal with messages only when receiving one, which is a limited and limiting functionality. The only way I could have it work is possibly by getting a Samsung Messages app, which can only be functional if ported for the OnePlus 6T. If there's anyone who can do such a thing and help me out, I would really appreciate it. Otherwise it's fine. Just thought I'd ask.
Thank you,
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Use Pulse as your SMS app. There is also a Pulse Samsung wear app you can download. Both are free, I use them on my 6t and my Galaxy Watch. Problem solved.
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Use Pulse as your SMS app. There is also a Pulse Samsung wear app you can download. Both are free, I use them on my 6t and my Galaxy Watch. Problem solved.
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I do. But it isn't free, sadly...
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I do. But it isn't free, sadly...
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Yeah the apps are free, but I didn't realize that you needed to purchase the account to use the wear app. Sorry I didn't realize that because I have a lifetime license for Pulse but I didn't realize it was required
I bought the lifetime subscription for Pulse and use it on all my devices. Totally worth it! Just do it and you won't regret it!