At&t hotspot. Any way around it?

[emv1031]

Wondering if there is any way to get rid of the At&t block on the hotspot feature without rooting. Whenever I try to use it it fails on the authentication process which I believe it´s mostly because the feature is blocked by att&t. I am NOT on att&t network, I´m overseas, I have unlocked the sim just fine. I have no problem with rooting, actually would love to be able to root, but my phone, just before I bought it, got the april security patch which from searching the web up the wazoo, I´ve concluded it cannnot be rooted as of now. I use the hotspot quite often so this is making me consider just selling the v20 and getting something else.

Thanks

 

[Fadedrobin]

Wondering if there is any way to get rid of the At&t block on the hotspot feature without rooting. Whenever I try to use it it fails on the authentication process which I believe it´s mostly because the feature is blocked by att&t. I am NOT on att&t network, I´m overseas, I have unlocked the sim just fine. I have no problem with rooting, actually would love to be able to root, but my phone, just before I bought it, got the april security patch which from searching the web up the wazoo, I´ve concluded it cannnot be rooted as of now. I use the hotspot quite often so this is making me consider just selling the v20 and getting something else.

Thanks

Where did you here that?

 

[emv1031]

Where did you here that?

where did I hear about the security patch = no root or about the no root=hotspot won´t work?

 

[Fadedrobin]

where did I hear about the security patch = no root or about the no root=hotspot won´t work?

security patch = no root

 

[emv1031]

security patch = no root

https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...bootloader-t3519410/post72461784#post72461784

Check post #2597 by Jaistah... I´ve seen the same info in other places, that´s just the one I have more handy.

 

[emv1031]

security patch = no root

https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...bootloader-t3519410/post72245488#post72245488

Post #2488 is another one.... I found out when I tried following the steps to root my H910 and process was not working.. it´s because of that security patch

 

[Fadedrobin]

https://forum.xda-developers.com/v2...bootloader-t3519410/post72461784#post72461784

Check post #2597 by Jaistah... I´ve seen the same info in other places, that´s just the one I have more handy.

You could flash a prerooted ROM without rooting your current rom.

 

[emv1031]

You could flash a prerooted ROM without rooting your current rom.

I´d need to see a guide or tutorial on how to do it... The problem with the security patch comes at the initial steps of the process, before even being able to unlock bootloader, flash twrp, etc... until now I have not found a solution to it and everyone points to the security patch. Weird that no one so far suggested just flashing a pre-rooted rom, if it´s really that easy to accomplish root that way.

 

[Fadedrobin]

Try DirtyElf

 

[cheansayon]

Lg v20 h910 hotspot fixed

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Hotspot on LG V20 H910 GOT FIXED

Dear LG V20 H910 Users,​

Did you purchased unlock LG V20 AT & T only to feel frustrated that you own a smartphone but its function doesn't seem to be smart –hotspot is on but it doesn't work, meaning it won't share any wifi to other devices. Are you experiencing this right now? If yes, in fact, you're not alone like Michael Jackson's song. Guess what? I felt that I shouldn't have purchased the phone, at first.

After testing it for countless times, I figured it out.

Now, I am going to share a simple trick, which is a temporary result only. I said "a temporary result" because you need to repeat the process if your restart your phone. However, if you don't restart your phone, you can use your phone as a wifi provider all the time.

IT DOESN'T REQUIRE ROOT PERMISSION AT ALL.

PREREQUISITES
1) Computer
2) USB Connector Type C
3) LG V20 H910 (maybe work on other LG V20, but never tested)

PROCEDURES
Step 1: Turn on Developer Option and select USB Debug
Step 2: Download "terminal emulator.apk" and "setting database editor.apk".
Then install them.
Note:
a) setting database editor.apk is free and used to enable hotspot on LG V20 H910.
b) terminal emulator.apk is used to enable wifi share on LG V20 H910.
Step 3: Run "setting database editor" on your phone and change the value of "tether_entitlement_check_state" [5 changed to 0 (zero) or -1(minus one)]
Step 4: Install ADB driver and LG Universal driver
Step 5: Connect your LG V20 H910 to the computer with USB connector type C
Step 6: You must run Terminal Emulator simultaneously on your phone while it is still connected to the computer.
Run command prompt and type "adb shell" in order to make your computer communicate with your phone. Then hit "ENTER"
Step 7: Type" settings put global_dun_required 0" on the Prompt Command.
Step 8: Enjoy using your hotspot. This process doesn’t require ROOT permission at all.

I am not an expert in Android. So if you need more technical assistant, ask the real experts.

 

[Decends]

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Hotspot on LG V20 H910 GOT FIXED

Dear LG V20 H910 Users,​

Did you purchased unlock LG V20 AT & T only to feel frustrated that you own a smartphone but its function doesn't seem to be smart –hotspot is on but it doesn't work, meaning it won't share any wifi to other devices. Are you experiencing this right now? If yes, in fact, you're not alone like Michael Jackson's song. Guess what? I felt that I shouldn't have purchased the phone, at first.

After testing it for countless times, I figured it out.

Now, I am going to share a simple trick, which is a temporary result only. I said "a temporary result" because you need to repeat the process if your restart your phone. However, if you don't restart your phone, you can use your phone as a wifi provider all the time.

IT DOESN'T REQUIRE ROOT PERMISSION AT ALL.

PREREQUISITES
1) Computer
2) USB Connector Type C
3) LG V20 H910 (maybe work on other LG V20, but never tested)

PROCEDURES
Step 1: Turn on Developer Option and select USB Debug
Step 2: Download "terminal emulator.apk" and "setting database editor.apk".
Then install them.
Note:
a) setting database editor.apk is free and used to enable hotspot on LG V20 H910.
b) terminal emulator.apk is used to enable wifi share on LG V20 H910.
Step 3: Run "setting database editor" on your phone and change the value of "tether_entitlement_check_state" [5 changed to 0 (zero) or -1(minus one)]
Step 4: Install ADB driver and LG Universal driver
Step 5: Connect your LG V20 H910 to the computer with USB connector type C
Step 6: You must run Terminal Emulator simultaneously on your phone while it is still connected to the computer.
Run command prompt and type "adb shell" in order to make your computer communicate with your phone. Then hit "ENTER"
Step 7: Type" settings put global_dun_required 0" on the Prompt Command.
Step 8: Enjoy using your hotspot. This process doesn’t require ROOT permission at all.

I am not an expert in Android. So if you need more technical assistant, ask the real experts.

Will a usb type a to type c cable work too?

 

[Strebord]

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Hotspot on LG V20 H910 GOT FIXED

Dear LG V20 H910 Users,​

Did you purchased unlock LG V20 AT & T only to feel frustrated that you own a smartphone but its function doesn't seem to be smart –hotspot is on but it doesn't work, meaning it won't share any wifi to other devices. Are you experiencing this right now? If yes, in fact, you're not alone like Michael Jackson's song. Guess what? I felt that I shouldn't have purchased the phone, at first.

After testing it for countless times, I figured it out.

Now, I am going to share a simple trick, which is a temporary result only. I said "a temporary result" because you need to repeat the process if your restart your phone. However, if you don't restart your phone, you can use your phone as a wifi provider all the time.

IT DOESN'T REQUIRE ROOT PERMISSION AT ALL.

PREREQUISITES
1) Computer
2) USB Connector Type C
3) LG V20 H910 (maybe work on other LG V20, but never tested)

PROCEDURES
Step 1: Turn on Developer Option and select USB Debug
Step 2: Download "terminal emulator.apk" and "setting database editor.apk".
Then install them.
Note:
a) setting database editor.apk is free and used to enable hotspot on LG V20 H910.
b) terminal emulator.apk is used to enable wifi share on LG V20 H910.
Step 3: Run "setting database editor" on your phone and change the value of "tether_entitlement_check_state" [5 changed to 0 (zero) or -1(minus one)]
Step 4: Install ADB driver and LG Universal driver
Step 5: Connect your LG V20 H910 to the computer with USB connector type C
Step 6: You must run Terminal Emulator simultaneously on your phone while it is still connected to the computer.
Run command prompt and type "adb shell" in order to make your computer communicate with your phone. Then hit "ENTER"
Step 7: Type" settings put global_dun_required 0" on the Prompt Command.
Step 8: Enjoy using your hotspot. This process doesn’t require ROOT permission at all.

I am not an expert in Android. So if you need more technical assistant, ask the real experts.

Registered to say that... this WORKED! I bought a V20 from eBay and am using in Canada. Now the tethering works THANK YOU. However, I needed to change:

settings put global_dun_required 0
to
settings put global tether_dun_required 0

For me anyway.

Awesome, thanks again.

 

[Hash-82]

A Simple Solution - NO ROOT REQUIRED

Wondering if there is any way to get rid of the At&t block on the hotspot feature without rooting. Whenever I try to use it it fails on the authentication process which I believe it´s mostly because the feature is blocked by att&t. I am NOT on att&t network, I´m overseas, I have unlocked the sim just fine. I have no problem with rooting, actually would love to be able to root, but my phone, just before I bought it, got the april security patch which from searching the web up the wazoo, I´ve concluded it cannnot be rooted as of now. I use the hotspot quite often so this is making me consider just selling the v20 and getting something else.

Thanks

Go to Play Store and find "Settings Database Editor" by 4A (app id=by4a.setedit22).
The icon for the app (both on Play Store and in Android) is a blue "Settings" gear on a red field.
Install and run.
Navigate down in System Table, and find "tether_entitlement_check_state".
Edit Value from "5" to "0".
DONE

Takes 30 seconds
All of these other steps are not necessary.

 

[hannor]

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Step 7: Type" settings put global_dun_required 0" on the Prompt Command.

Great solution, thanks! Only one correction for Step 7: the correct script is: "settings put global tether_dun_required 0"

 

[kaluna00]

Great solution, thanks! Only one correction for Step 7: the correct script is: "settings put global tether_dun_required 0"

Does this route tethering through the main phone data line? Or is it routed through as Hotspot data? I ask because Hotspot data is typically throttled and data capped. Data for the handset it's typically not throttled or data capped.
Thanks.

 

[Hash-82]

Who knows....

Does this route tethering through the main phone data line? Or is it routed through as Hotspot data? I ask because Hotspot data is typically throttled and data capped. Data for the handset it's typically not throttled or data capped.
Thanks.

Honestly, it could go either way.
This bypasses the handset seeking approval from the mother-ship to allow you to tether. So, usage is probably un-monitored, and therefor un-metered.

However, I received a nasty-gram (by way of SMS) from my provider reminding me that hotspotting data from my handset was an extended service and cost extra to do so.
I received this message once... in 3+ years of hotspotting at least once a week.

My best guess is that it is not metered, and thereby considered handset data (by your criteria).
But, I'm not sure how to even test possible answers.
Having Hotspot Data on your plan would probably invalidate the question...