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Wifi Hotspot Issue

Hi all
I installed KitKat factory images last friday and apart from a few FCs with some apps, everything was running fine. It was like this until i needed to use the phone as a wifi hotspot.
Computers can connect to the phone, but they can´t reach the Internet. I tried all tethering methods available: wifi, USB and bluetooth. No one of them worked.
So, i went to google and downloaded KRT16S (the one i had was KRT16O) and USB tethering started working just fine (it was not in the previous release). WIFI hotspot is still the same though. Machines can successfully connect to the phone but they can´t browse the Internet. A friend of mine using the same carrier as me confirmed it was not operator blocking internet connection sharing (anyway, USB works...).
Could anyone do some testing and report here? Thank you very much!!

fviero said:
Hi all
I installed KitKat factory images last friday and apart from a few FCs with some apps, everything was running fine. It was like this until i needed to use the phone as a wifi hotspot.
Computers can connect to the phone, but they can´t reach the Internet. I tried all tethering methods available: wifi, USB and bluetooth. No one of them worked.
So, i went to google and downloaded KRT16S (the one i had was KRT16O) and USB tethering started working just fine (it was not in the previous release). WIFI hotspot is still the same though. Machines can successfully connect to the phone but they can´t browse the Internet. A friend of mine using the same carrier as me confirmed it was not operator blocking internet connection sharing (anyway, USB works...).
Could anyone do some testing and report here? Thank you very much!!
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Root phone and flash another rom via recovery and see if it still exists

playya said:
Root phone and flash another rom via recovery and see if it still exists
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I'm having the same issue with Bruce's CM11 Nightlies. I'm on T-Mobile with a tethering plan to boot.

brandorf said:
I'm having the same issue with Bruce's CM11 Nightlies. I'm on T-Mobile with a tethering plan to boot.
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I am on Slimkit and TMobile with no tethering issues and I have the free 500mg tethering but have never in life had issues
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk

playya said:
Root phone and flash another rom via recovery and see if it still exists
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I'm having the same issue with Bruce's CM11 Nightlies. I'm on T-Mobile with a tethering plan to boot.
I dug a little deeper, and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674&page=8 resolved it, but you need to be rooted.
It seems to be a combination of a settings change with 4.4, and a change on T-Mobile's end as well. Just as many people seem to have resolved this by calling T-Mobile and having them make sure their account is provisioned properly.

brandorf said:
I'm having the same issue with Bruce's CM11 Nightlies. I'm on T-Mobile with a tethering plan to boot.
I dug a little deeper, and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674&page=8 resolved it, but you need to be rooted.
It seems to be a combination of a settings change with 4.4, and a change on T-Mobile's end as well. Just as many people seem to have resolved this by calling T-Mobile and having them make sure their account is provisioned properly.
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ok glad you got it solved.... Like I said I am on SlimKat with 0 issues in tethering...

brandorf said:
I'm having the same issue with Bruce's CM11 Nightlies. I'm on T-Mobile with a tethering plan to boot.
I dug a little deeper, and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674&page=8 resolved it, but you need to be rooted.
It seems to be a combination of a settings change with 4.4, and a change on T-Mobile's end as well. Just as many people seem to have resolved this by calling T-Mobile and having them make sure their account is provisioned properly.
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I´ll root the phone and try this one. Thank you all.

brandorf said:
I'm having the same issue with Bruce's CM11 Nightlies. I'm on T-Mobile with a tethering plan to boot.
I dug a little deeper, and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674&page=8 resolved it, but you need to be rooted.
It seems to be a combination of a settings change with 4.4, and a change on T-Mobile's end as well. Just as many people seem to have resolved this by calling T-Mobile and having them make sure their account is provisioned properly.
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That didn´t seem to work here. Still no Internet when using WIFI hotspot. While i know it´s easy to install a custom rom i would like it work out of the box with a stock rom, the way it should be. Maybe i´ll try to downgrade to 4.3 and see how it goes. Meanwhile, if someone has something else to add...
thx

playya said:
ok glad you got it solved.... Like I said I am on SlimKat with 0 issues in tethering...
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If I were to guess, it's due to the fact that 4.4 now specifically checks to see if you are provisioned for tethering if you are on T-Mobile, and even though almost all plans on T-Mobile include tethering now, it may be that due to the recent plan changes at T-Mobile some accounts may be provisioned incorrectly.
I'm going to have T-Mobile check my account, because even though it's working for me now, I am curious.

Just to add something... Im not on t-mobile. I'm from Brazil and my carrier is Oi.
Enviado de meu Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk

Ok...upon further testing it is almost certain that it´s something related to the notebook i was trying to connect with the phone. Just did some testing with my desktop computer and it worked just fine with a stock install of KK. I don´t know why that same notebook connected to the internet when i tried tethering with a friend´s iPhone 5. Anyway, all appears to be ok and carrier block is ruled out.
Thank you all for the valuable input!!
you rock

Is hotspot/tethering option missing on all us carrier in the settings?

Is hotspot/tethering option missing on all us carrier in the settings I'm using sprint version & it's not here at all...this phone is useless 2 me if I can't find a way to fix this.

https://www.xda-developers.com/thre...ickbaity-tricks-for-your-new-galaxy-s8-or-s8/

Hey man did this work? I haven't gotten my S8 in the mail yet so I can't test it...

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering is available on the T-Mobile version by default, both in the settings menu and in quick launch

I have the verizon model and the hotspot option is available and working. Was not hidden.

Available in the settings and quick settings in the AT&T S8

ITNV said:
Available in the settings and quick settings in the AT&T S8
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This was a pleasant surprise for me, since AT&T had it removed from the quick settings on my S6.

Tethering Switch
by the way, if you want a really good "Hotspot Widget" that ACTUALLY works...and I literally tried probably 90% on the Play store and ONE did finally work...
Tethering Switch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.taketake.tethering&hl=en
DID work. It doesn't bring you to the HotSpot Settings first, and then you would have to turn on the HotSpot manually...this does it quickly, shows that it is enabled.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/thre...ickbaity-tricks-for-your-new-galaxy-s8-or-s8/
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thevirgonian said:
by the way, if you want a really good "Hotspot Widget" that ACTUALLY works...and I literally tried probably 90% on the Play store and ONE did finally work...
Tethering Switch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.taketake.tethering&hl=en
DID work. It doesn't bring you to the HotSpot Settings first, and then you would have to turn on the HotSpot manually...this does it quickly, shows that it is enabled.
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This didn't work for me the link, the missing hotspot seems to be a sprint thing are you using sprint?

thevirgonian said:
by the way, if you want a really good "Hotspot Widget" that ACTUALLY works...and I literally tried probably 90% on the Play store and ONE did finally work...
Tethering Switch
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.taketake.tethering&hl=en
DID work. It doesn't bring you to the HotSpot Settings first, and then you would have to turn on the HotSpot manually...this does it quickly, shows that it is enabled.
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I tried this but didn't work for me with AT&T. I have a Tethering shorcut, but it takes you to the hotspot settings to turn it on manually like you mentioned. So I was excited to try this app out, however after I installed it, it just says it's Enabled (but it's not) and then when I tap it again it says Enabled again, not Disabled. Unless I go into my settings and turn it on, then the app will say Disabled (but doesn't really). So I guess I'll stick with what I have for now.

Hey I ended up returning my S8. I apologise for putting this info out about the Tethering app. It works perfectly on all my other ROMS. It is the only "widget" type app that worked on my LG G5 on stock rooted FW on MM. Anyway, I am not sure if you guys got Tethering to work on Verizon or whatever, but I had no issues with it on T-Mobile... However this app didn't work on T-Mobile on my S8 even.

Buy from Samsung?
Daddy43205 said:
Is hotspot/tethering option missing on all us carrier in the settings I'm using sprint version & it's not here at all...this phone is useless 2 me if I can't find a way to fix this.
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You didn't by any chance purchase the phone directly from Samsung did you? I had the exact same problem with an S8 purchased directly from Samsung (got the free Gear VR promo) and I have Sprint.
There was no hotspot option anywhere in the setup menus. And of course, I did not notice this until 2 weeks later when I was on a trip. The hotel WiFi was messed up and I needed to use hotspot. It's not that it did not work, there was no option at all in Setup for Hotspot and Tethering.
I talked to Sprint, took it to a Sprint store for help, and talked to Samsung tech support. Nothing they all tried fixed it. Both Sprint and Samsung suggested the phone might be defective and I should pursue getting a replacement. That didn't make sense to me because WiFi and Cell Data were working fine, and hotspot is just software.
My fix was to do a full Factory Reset and then set it all up again. Tedious, but when it came back up, the Hotspot and Tethering option were there and it works perfectly now.

Recent update messed it up again?
Tried the adb method of Get/Push revealing Hotspot via Quick Tiles. Didn't work.
Any other ideas for regaining hotspot on the device? Without rooting?
Current date: Jan 7 2018.

i have same problem too, waiting for update

I tried that https://www.xda-developers.com/thre...ickbaity-tricks-for-your-new-galaxy-s8-or-s8/ but I cant even try itcoz I get "because an app etc about some permission", I tried to disable so many cant figure it out
So how does one Quick Toggle Tether? I use it all the time in my car

New VZW Update Tonight - Note 8

Just got a new security update, prob nothing major, on my note 8. No release notes yet that i see.

Just got it as well. Waiting for that oreo update :/

Its the Dec 1 Android Security Update from what i see. FYI.

Confirmed from Verizon.. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note8-update/

I got this update as well and ever since then my WiFi has been constantly connecting and disconnecting. Does any one else have this problem? Is there a way I could reflash the update or revert back to the previous one?

Iskateforfree said:
I got this update as well and ever since then my WiFi has been constantly connecting and disconnecting. Does any one else have this problem? Is there a way I could reflash the update or revert back to the previous one?
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Yes, you can revert to the previous version (2BQK2) by following this guide > https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884

Is anyone else having WiFi issues? I'm concerned - I use it to telecommute on a Windows 10 workstation via the open vpn app and Microsoft RDP. Solid WiFi is needed for these to work, so this is worrisome.

My wiFi is also having connection problems after the update.

My trusted places is no longer working so now I have to enter my password to unlock the phone every time. Rather annoying.

I haven't had any wifi issues or phone issues post update so far (knock on wood)..

I don't have any wifi issue either.

I had a couple of issues with wifi, but yesterday I got an update [Baseband version
N950USQS2BQL5] and the issue got fix.
Also I got the Note 8 about 2 days ago so there is that too.
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Hotspot working?

Has anyone been able to get hotspot back working since 8.1 update. I am not rooted and it was working great until update. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
MJC

Mine works fine 8.1 with June security update. Worked fine on may security update too. I have only had the device since May though so no idea about prior to that.

Working fine on 8.1 - June.
No issues, it just works.

tech_head said:
Working fine on 8.1 - June.
No issues, it just works.
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Mine shows connected but not sharing internet. Any ideas ?

mjc8870 said:
Mine shows connected but not sharing internet. Any ideas ?
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I'm also having devices connect but having no internet to my hotspot.

How can I flash back to April version? Something weird, it is able to tether to my IMAC but not firestick or other phones etc...
Any idea why?

mjc8870 said:
How can I flash back to April version? Something weird, it is able to tether to my IMAC but not firestick or other phones etc...
Any idea why?
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Check your protocol and password.
If your iMac can tether, you don't have an issue with the phone.

tech_head said:
Check your protocol and password.
If your iMac can tether, you don't have an issue with the phone.
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Disregard, i forgot my IMAC was hardwired. Anything I can do to fix? I am not rooted and hotspot was working before 8.1 update.
Thanks,
MJC

mjc8870 said:
Disregard, i forgot my IMAC was hardwired. Anything I can do to fix? I am not rooted and hotspot was working before 8.1 update.
Thanks,
MJC
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Which carrier?
Is it part of your plan?

Sprint. Not part of plan.

did you find a solution? you dont have to have a plan. I have had ph1 since october 2017. it worked out of the box till i think 8.1. i am getting connection no problem, no internet getting thru?

I am having the same issue, was working fine, devices can connect to it now, but no internet.

Digging up graves here, but anyone ever find a solution for this? Mine was working fine also and suddenly dropped off. I don't use hotspot often so I cannot pin-point any specific changes or updates that caused it to stop. I can use data on the phone while hotspot is active but nothing connected thru the hotspot has an outside connection. I believe I was able to ping google but it doesn't allow any "meaningful" data thru.
Using:
Stock 8.1.0
July 5 security patch
ElementalX 3.06 kernel
Build: OPM1.180104.267
Thanks

jake5253 said:
Digging up graves here, but anyone ever find a solution for this? Mine was working fine also and suddenly dropped off. I don't use hotspot often so I cannot pin-point any specific changes or updates that caused it to stop. I can use data on the phone while hotspot is active but nothing connected thru the hotspot has an outside connection. I believe I was able to ping google but it doesn't allow any "meaningful" data thru.
Using:
Stock 8.1.0
July 5 security patch
ElementalX 3.06 kernel
Build: OPM1.180104.267
Thanks
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(Assuming you have ADB installed) Try running this command with the phone connected to a PC: adb shell settings put global tether_dun_required 0
If you have a terminal app installed on the phone, you can try running this: settings put global tether_dun_required 0

btux81 said:
(Assuming you have ADB installed) Try running this command with the phone connected to a PC: adb shell settings put global tether_dun_required 0
If you have a terminal app installed on the phone, you can try running this: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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Thank you for your reply.
I should have specified in my reply that I had already set the dun global.
Just for the sake that *maybe I forgot*, I tried it again through ADB and still no joy.
I ran a speed test on my phone while on LTE and received 16+ Mbps. During the test (Pic attached).
I then ran a speed test on my PC through the wifi hotspot and received less than 1 Mbps. (Pic attached).
As control for this experiment, I placed the phone on my usual shelf where I used to place it all the time when hotspot *was* working. I had mobile hotspot turned on and my PC was connected at the time of testing.
I tap start on the speed test screen and walk away from the phone, wait about 2 minutes and go to my PC for speed test; the phone was entirely untouched while BOTH speed tests were running.

jake5253 said:
Thank you for your reply.
I should have specified in my reply that I had already set the dun global.
Just for the sake that *maybe I forgot*, I tried it again through ADB and still no joy.
I ran a speed test on my phone while on LTE and received 16+ Mbps. During the test (Pic attached).
I then ran a speed test on my PC through the wifi hotspot and received less than 1 Mbps. (Pic attached).
As control for this experiment, I placed the phone on my usual shelf where I used to place it all the time when hotspot *was* working. I had mobile hotspot turned on and my PC was connected at the time of testing.
I tap start on the speed test screen and walk away from the phone, wait about 2 minutes and go to my PC for speed test; the phone was entirely untouched while BOTH speed tests were running.
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Verizon throttles tethering after 10GB or 15GB to about 600kbps.

Nick80835 said:
Verizon throttles tethering after 10GB or 15GB to about 600kbps.
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I thought changing the dun global circumvented that. I do not have tethering on my plan, I'm grandfathered into an ancient unlimited plan from like 12 years ago. I used to be able to hotspot 100+ gigs at full speed until recently.
My plan hasn't changed; I've been buying phone's from swappa purposely so I can keep my plan as is.

jake5253 said:
I thought changing the dun global circumvented that. I do not have tethering on my plan, I'm grandfathered into an ancient unlimited plan from like 12 years ago. I used to be able to hotspot 100+ gigs at full speed until recently.
My plan hasn't changed; I've been buying phone's from swappa purposely so I can keep my plan as is.
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I have no idea then, you never know though.

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I have no idea then, you never know though.
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Frustrating. I saw earlier posts about going back to June or July update and it's working; maybe I'll have to try that and report back.
Thanks again for offering assistance

all you have to do is add this line: "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" to the very end of the build.prop file. If I don't do this Sprint will throttle me. Not my work just passing along from here in these parts somewhere.

LineageOS 19.1 Issues

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone else is having weird issues with the new LineageOS 19.1 update? I upgraded from 18.1 and am having a bug where certain apps can't connect to the internet am forced to use WiFi instead of mobile data in order to use the app. I do have my mobile data turned on and check the info of the app and allow the app to connect to the internet. Was wondering if its just me and need to reformat or is there anyone else coming across this issue as well.
Build: lineage_fajita-userdebug 12 SP2A.220405.004 ba65ac2b7e
Status update: I reformatted the phone the issue still persist.

MRRAGEXXX said:
Hey guys, just wondering if anyone else is having weird issues with the new LineageOS 19.1 update? I upgraded from 18.1 and am having a bug where certain apps can't connect to the internet am forced to use WiFi instead of mobile data in order to use the app. I do have my mobile data turned on and check the info of the app and allow the app to connect to the internet. Was wondering if its just me and need to reformat or is there anyone else coming across this issue as well.
Build: lineage_fajita-userdebug 12 SP2A.220405.004 ba65ac2b7e
Status update: I reformatted the phone the issue still persist.
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maybe apn settings are wrong?

Brettroth said:
maybe apn settings are wrong?
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Nope. I checked those and they were correct. I even reset back to default to see if that would work but nothing the situation stayed the same and didn't work properly. I managed to get into contact with Metro to reactivate my sim card as well I went a little further than I should but I wanted to know if it was Metro network or my phone and still was having issues. All in all I decided to go back to stock firmware and I may try again later months to see if the issues have been fixed.
To be honest I doubt it am having way too much fun with Gpay at the moment.

MRRAGEXXX said:
Nope. I checked those and they were correct. I even reset back to default to see if that would work but nothing the situation stayed the same and didn't work properly. I managed to get into contact with Metro to reactivate my sim card as well I went a little further than I should but I wanted to know if it was Metro network or my phone and still was having issues. All in all I decided to go back to stock firmware and I may try again later months to see if the issues have been fixed.
To be honest I doubt it am having way too much fun with Gpay at the moment.
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Could try some other roms. I've never really liked lineage much but any of severalt's new roms are great. Zero issues for me