[TUT][ROOT] AT&T Wifi-Tethering Provision Bypass

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DISCLAIMER: This is my first thread on XDA, so hopefully I'm not posting in the wrong place/format/context/whatever. If I am, sorry.

For those of you with AT&T plans that don't include Tethering, I came across a simple way to bypass this with root and allow you to run the built in tethering instead of having to use FoxFi.

What you'll need:


Step 1:
Install Xposed Framework.
Once installed, launch Xposed Installer, go to Downloads and search for X Tether
Install X Tether, Activate the Module, and reboot.

Step 2:
Open Titanium Backup and find TetheringProvision 4.06.72
Press the App and select 'Freeze !'

Step 3:
Open Root Explorer and navigate to:
/system/app/
Now rename TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex
to TetheringProvision.apk.bak and TetheringProvision.odex.bak

Step 4:
Reboot, Set up Hotspot and Enjoy! :cool:

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Trekboy

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Tried this, when I attempt to activate the HotSpot it says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."

After following the updated instructions, my hotspot appears to be working. Thank you!
 
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Yea, that looked too easy. Usually you would swap the tethering provision files with hacked ones.

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I see you changed the instructions in the thread. That just renaming the file like you suggested earlier, well AT&T caught on to that, and now that doesn't work anymore.
 
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shortydoggg said:
I see you changed the instructions in the thread. That just renaming the file like you suggested earlier, well AT&T caught on to that, and now that doesn't work anymore.
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Hi shortydoggg,
You're right, I left out the most important part, the Xposed Module.
X Tether (or Moto Tether) is what actually clears out the array that stores the provision varification data (config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app)
Just running this module didn't work for me at first but after renaming the Tether Provisioning files it worked fine.
I also had trouble renaming the files until I froze the Tether Provisioning apk file.

I just ran another test and the built in wifi hotspot is still working great with my 3GB monthly plan.
 
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Did this yesterday, worked fine. THANKS!

Also another grandfathered unlimited plan here; they provisioned the plan on my new GS5 but couldn't enable tethering. This solves that!! Awesome!!
 
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Wifi tether speed

I was able to allow mobile hot spot on my Att S5 using the S4 method of replacing the tetherprovision.apk, problem is the speed of the devices connected is terrible. Fine for checking email on one device but not for streaming netflix on multiple like I need. Anyone know of a way to change this? Is it some config file that is set purposely to limit tethered devices?
 
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Nikon5400

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AT&T Note 3 on T-Mobile

It works great.

Question - will T-mobile know when I'm tethering? If so, is there a way... ? :)

Thanks
 
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ManniPanni

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Nikon5400 said:
It works great.

Question - will T-mobile know when I'm tethering? If so, is there a way... ? :)

Thanks
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They shouldn't notice. I've been tethering on my s2 for years without any issues.
Some developers will say it is technically possible. If your concerned, a VPN service will hide all of your online habits from Tmobile.
I have a subscription through PrivateInternetAccess, I havent hand any issues with their app.
 
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It works!!! I'm also on the grandfathered unlimited plan!

Thanks!!

Post a bitcoin addy, you deserve a tip :D.
 
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Note 3 AT&T on T-Mobile, never used hotspot before

A few questions -

1. Phone gets hot when hotspot is on. Is that normal?

2. Connection drops from time to time. IPv6 connectivity shows "no internet access", but then works without me doing anything. Is that T-Mobile's fault?

3. When I received a call the icon changed from LTE to 4g, but while hotspot is on and pc connected, the signal never changed back to LTE. Is that how it supposed to be? I have to turn hotspot off and on after every phone call to get LTE back? Or is that T-Mobile not being happy (I have not used the 3gb hotspot limit on my unlimited data plan)


Thanks
 
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Hi, first off a major thanks to OP for posting an excellent tutorial on how to do this. I was really hoping to get tethering enabled on my grandfather unlimited data plan before vacation and am so excited to not have to pay $15 a day for WiFi.

I've been having a lot of lag with the phone lately. Its very slow to respond to typing, switching apps, and even waking and putting to sleep takes 5-10 seconds longer than normal. Any suggestions? I followed all of the directions to the letter and aside from this massive amount of lag, everything is perfect.
 
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Nikon5400 said:
Note 3 AT&T on T-Mobile, never used hotspot before

A few questions -

1. Phone gets hot when hotspot is on. Is that normal?

2. Connection drops from time to time. IPv6 connectivity shows "no internet access", but then works without me doing anything. Is that T-Mobile's fault?

3. When I received a call the icon changed from LTE to 4g, but while hotspot is on and pc connected, the signal never changed back to LTE. Is that how it supposed to be? I have to turn hotspot off and on after every phone call to get LTE back? Or is that T-Mobile not being happy (I have not used the 3gb hotspot limit on my unlimited data plan)


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Hey Nikon,

Hopefully someone with a little more knowledge on the subject can help out but here are my thoughts.

1. My s2 always got hot while tethering for long periods of time and my s5 seems to do the same as well.
This is normal and caused by the 4G antenna and WiFi antenna running simultaneously.

2. Perhaps IPv6 is not working but IPv4 is? I'm seeing the same thing on my AT&T connection.

3. I never had this issue. You might want to double check your APN settings, it could be a t-mobile thing but I really don't think they're targeting people who tether, it sounds more like the connection can't re-establish after connecting to a phone call.


RSCTurner20 said:
Hi, first off a major thanks to OP for posting an excellent tutorial on how to do this. I was really hoping to get tethering enabled on my grandfather unlimited data plan before vacation and am so excited to not have to pay $15 a day for WiFi.

I've been having a lot of lag with the phone lately. Its very slow to respond to typing, switching apps, and even waking and putting to sleep takes 5-10 seconds longer than normal. Any suggestions? I followed all of the directions to the letter and aside from this massive amount of lag, everything is perfect.
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Hey RSCTurner20,

I haven't notice any lag since doing this, does the lag go away if you turn off the X Tether Module and reboot?
edit: most likely cause and a quick fix: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784945
 
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Nikon5400

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that's right - if you get a call or access phone settings while client is connected phone cannot re-establish lte connection.

I know when you get a call (hotspot off) on Nexus 5 it takes anywhere from 15 seconds to up to 5 minutes to get lte back

Is there a way to force phone to refresh frequencies?
 
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    DISCLAIMER: This is my first thread on XDA, so hopefully I'm not posting in the wrong place/format/context/whatever. If I am, sorry.

    For those of you with AT&T plans that don't include Tethering, I came across a simple way to bypass this with root and allow you to run the built in tethering instead of having to use FoxFi.

    What you'll need:


    Step 1:
    Install Xposed Framework.
    Once installed, launch Xposed Installer, go to Downloads and search for X Tether
    Install X Tether, Activate the Module, and reboot.

    Step 2:
    Open Titanium Backup and find TetheringProvision 4.06.72
    Press the App and select 'Freeze !'

    Step 3:
    Open Root Explorer and navigate to:
    /system/app/
    Now rename TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex
    to TetheringProvision.apk.bak and TetheringProvision.odex.bak

    Step 4:
    Reboot, Set up Hotspot and Enjoy! :cool:

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    shortydoggg said:
    I see you changed the instructions in the thread. That just renaming the file like you suggested earlier, well AT&T caught on to that, and now that doesn't work anymore.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Hi shortydoggg,
    You're right, I left out the most important part, the Xposed Module.
    X Tether (or Moto Tether) is what actually clears out the array that stores the provision varification data (config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app)
    Just running this module didn't work for me at first but after renaming the Tether Provisioning files it worked fine.
    I also had trouble renaming the files until I froze the Tether Provisioning apk file.

    I just ran another test and the built in wifi hotspot is still working great with my 3GB monthly plan.
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