Verizon native tether subscription bypass

[scoutconnor1]

I don't know but
you just did the build.prop edit?
Verizon?
using security?
band?
tried rebooting?


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Not the build.prop, the reset-network and enable while it is reconnecting.
Reboot was my first attempt at troubleshooting.

 

[csuwildcat]

Describe the Tasker steps in detail

Can you possibly be more detailed in your steps? I've never used the AutoInput plugin, and it appears your steps for that are assuming a ton of user knowledge.

 

[5GSignalPro]

will this method work on At&t?

 

[kenjoma]

Here is what worked for me:
(I am on a Pixel from the Google store using a Verizon sim on build NDE63X / bootloader unlocked / rooted / on EX kernel)

While the phone is turned on (NOT in download mode), open minimal ADB and push these commands:

1.) adb shell
2.) su
3.) mount -o rw,remount /system_root
4.) cd /system_root/system/
5.) settings put global tether_dun_required 0
6.) echo net.tethering.noprovisioning=true >> /system_root/system/build.prop
7.) adb reboot

Also note, adb reboot command did not reboot my phone, so I did it manually and it worked out fine.

 

[318sugarhill]

When was Verizon OKed to block tethering? In 2012 the FCC decided that Verizon can't restrict tether nor can they charge for it, except for some legacy plans.

That's exactly it. Tethering IS allowed by VZW... Except the legacy plans. Unlimited Data Plans (UDP) are legacy plans and they are allowed to block it for us. So pretty much this entire thread is for UDP.

My only reason for rooting has been for tethering my UDP but as long as the signal refresher app trick works, I will hold out from rooting this device until the build.prop edit is the o lyrics solution.

 

[CtK4949]

Is the refresh method still working?? I can't seem to get it to work.

 

[318sugarhill]

Is the refresh method still working?? I can't seem to get it to work.

Works for me. Put the network refresher app on your home screen and put the Hotspot in your quick pull down menu. Mine is right in the middle of the first 6. Hit the app, hit refresh and immediately pull down and hit the Hotspot. Takes a few seconds for the Hotspot to light up

 

[CtK4949]

Works for me. Put the network refresher app on your home screen and put the Hotspot in your quick pull down menu. Mine is right in the middle of the first 6. Hit the app, hit refresh and immediately pull down and hit the Hotspot. Takes a few seconds for the Hotspot to light up

OK I got it, nice...thanks!!

 

[djeddieone]

it works!

I can confirm this works you just have to be quick go to settings portable hot spot then go to the refresh app hit refresh then go to recent apps and jump back to settings portable hot spot and turn it on before the signal comes back on.

Thank you!

 

[funkybrunk]

Works perfectly. Just use split screen.

 

[jraskal]

Has this been broken for anyone that updates recently to the 7.1.1 OTA? I'm using a regular Pixel (non XL) and the Refresher trick no longer works.

 

[jaben2]

Has this been broken for anyone that updates recently to the 7.1.1 OTA? I'm using a regular Pixel (non XL) and the Refresher trick no longer works.

Yup, doesn't work after the OTA.

 

[318sugarhill]

That sucks. Anybody roll back to a prior image and check if works after rolling back? I'm gonna avoid it as I need tethering.

 

[WinDroidGuy]

That sucks. Anybody roll back to a prior image and check if works after rolling back? I'm gonna avoid it as I need tethering.

So pay for it if you "need" it

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[cccoltsicehockey]

So I can either keep tethering working or do the update and get my bluetooth to work in my car. Damn this almost tempts me to just stick with my 6P since both worked with no issue.

 

[318sugarhill]

So I can either keep tethering working or do the update and get my bluetooth to work in my car. Damn this almost tempts me to just stick with my 6P since both worked with no issue.

I hear you. I'd root and do the workaround that way... But I like android pay. So question is, which is more important... Android pay... Or tether. I'm sticking with what I got for now.... But if I have to choose... I choose tether.

 

[cjkacz]

I hear you. I'd root and do the workaround that way... But I like android pay. So question is, which is more important... Android pay... Or tether. I'm sticking with what I got for now.... But if I have to choose... I choose tether.

isn't the bootloader exploit blocked as well with 7.1.1? Which would mean no way to root to get hotspot?

 

[jraskal]

USB tethering by clockworkmod still works. I've been using that as a back up

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[318sugarhill]

isn't the bootloader exploit blocked as well with 7.1.1? Which would mean no way to root to get hotspot?

I already unlocked the bootloader... And if you bought a GPS edition you can still unlock the bootloader

 

[cjkacz]

I already unlocked the bootloader... And if you bought a GPS edition you can still unlock the bootloader

I have mine from google and its unlocked. My wife has hers from Verizon and has unlimited data. SHe took the ota yesterday before I could tell her not to. So not only can I not unlock her bootloader or root the phone. Now we cant use her hotspot. Bad day all around