[Guide] Hidden Network Settings (Exynos) (Root / Non-Root method)

[Majeeds91]

How to get Hidden Network Setting in Pie

Non-Root Method

Using shortcut Master navigate to

(Call settings/com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui.hiddennetworksetting.MainActivity) As shown below ​

Credits @megatooth


(Root Method)​

1. Preparing files
a. ES File Explorer of equivalent ( Must be able to change file permission )
b. download latest HiddenNetworkSetting apk Link
c. Shortcut Master(Lite)

2. Lets begin
a. Change the apk name to "hiddennetworksetting.apk" (reference, 1.b) :laugh:

b. Navigate to (/system/app) and create a new file named "hiddennetworksetting" with the following permission

c. Copy the apk file to (/system/app/hiddennetworksetting) and change its permission to the following

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d. Restart your phone

3. Access Hidden Network Setting Through Shortcut Master

Network Options

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Credits @saif.dmaster

 

[zeroktal]

How do you copy do anything on system/app? Its RO and cant be remounted

 

[Majeeds91]

How do you copy do anything on system/app? Its RO and cant be remounted

(Root Required)

 

[zeroktal]

I am rooted, but it doesnt allow me to remount.

 

[pRo_lama]

Only these 3 options are available?

 

[Majeeds91]

Only these 3 options are available?

You can choose the network mode, such LTE only. Other option is bands selection i.e. band lock.

 

[Majeeds91]

Only these 3 options are available?

you can change it from es explorer settings.

Tap on the three lines in the upper left corner. scroll down till you see "Root Explorer" make sure its toggled on, also tap on the same option you'll see the permissions option. you'll be able to change it from there.

 

[megatooth]

I have N976B no root. I use Activity Launcher for acces Hidden Network Settings (Exynos):

 

[Majeeds91]

I have N976B no root. I use Activity Launcher for acces Hidden Network Settings (Exynos):

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Would've been nice if someone has mentioned it before.

 

[fanfan7110]

tested with activity launcher or shotcut master, with non rooted phone, when i click in "band selection", i have a "Fail" in bottom on the screen.

 

[megatooth]

Need to select "Network Mode".

 

[yaesudx]

Finally with Android 10 update on galaxy note 10 plus in Europe the hidden network settings are searchable again with shortcut master. The problem is again it's only working on the first sim card slot and not on the 2 sim! This is really frustrating does any one have a solution how to be able to at least have lte only on sim slot 2 on Android 10 Samsung devices without root?

 

[fazi78]

How to get...​

Ok I have access but will you please let me know best settings?​

 

[zjhao]

I have N976B no root. I use Activity Launcher for acces Hidden Network Settings (Exynos):

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The same applies to Android 10 N9750/G975F :good::good::good:

 

[Kardinalli]

In the description of hiddennetworksetting.apk, the android version is at least 6.0.
I have installed it on samsung s6, android 6.0.1. Does not work. (((

 

[edwardob]

so how do we use these settings...any one have any ideas?

thanks

 

[MrNegative370]

I am getting fail for selecting a network and band selection. Using a G955U on Visible. Any Ideas on why all options fail?

 

[GeeAyeZee]

Personally I wouldn't play around with these settings. I did it a while back on my OnePlus 7 Pro and couldn't remember the default settings. I was without signal for quite a while it was a headache for no real gain or reward.

 

[pRo_lama]

I have nothing against you, but if you don't know what you're changing, then why are you doing it?

 

[OnnoJ]

It is difficult to mess things up in these settings, as it is merely an extension of the network modes in regular settings menu. Moreover, they can be reset to default easily.

Practical use can be, how I use it, is to select the lte bands in such a way that in specific location connection to a particular mast can be maintained. E.g. by deselecting B1 my phone remains steadily connected to mast A with CA enabled and high throughput. If I leave B1 on my phone is constantly switching connection between mast A and mast B, resulting in slower connection.