WIFI Tethering Oreo 8.1

[fsuagentsmith]

Hi guys,

I was using Pure Nexus for a long time and didn't have an issue with this, but now I'm on stock and my Verizon plan is a legacy plan that doesn't allow me to have WIFI tethering.

What is the best way to do this on Oreo 8.1?
I assume it's using ElementalX Kernel and changing the code to say true, I don't remember the command line

Should I be doing it this way? If so what recovery should I be using with Oreo 8.1?
Do I flash it differently than 7.1 Nuget? (boot to bootloader, boot to RC1 TWRP image, install TWRP zip)

Thanks ahead of time

 

[BioVader]

I'm with him. Coming from a nexus 6 to a pixel 2XL and need pointed in the direction to a ROM or whatever the solution is now to unlock the hotspot on big red. Still on a grandfathered plan. Thanks in advance.

 

[funkybrunk]

Add net.tethering.noprovisioning=true to your build prop (I use JRummy's Build.prop editor, just add the line to the bottom of the file). I also believe there is a Magisk module for this.

 

[fsuagentsmith]

Add net.tethering.noprovisioning=true to your build prop (I use JRummy's Build.prop editor, just add the line to the bottom of the file). I also believe there is a Magisk module for this.

This means I need to be rooted... I assumed the same.

What are you running to be rooted on Oreo 8.1? My assumption is it's different than Nuget 7.1 since I had issues doing it the same way.

 

[funkybrunk]

This means I need to be rooted... I assumed the same.

What are you running to be rooted on Oreo 8.1? My assumption is it's different than Nuget 7.1 since I had issues doing it the same way.

I haven't had to reroot in a while, Last time was when 8.0 was released. I used the guide here:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-systemlessly-root-pixel-xl-t3660324

All subsequent monthly updates and update to 8.1 were applied using flashfire, and root was maintained via everroot (function in flashfire). I honestly don't understand why more people don't use FF to update, it definitely is the easiest. Just make sure to clean themes before updating.

 

[fsuagentsmith]

I haven't had to reroot in a while, Last time was when 8.0 was released. I used the guide here:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/guide-how-to-systemlessly-root-pixel-xl-t3660324

All subsequent monthly updates and update to 8.1 were applied using flashfire, and root was maintained via everroot (function in flashfire). I honestly don't understand why more people don't use FF to update, it definitely is the easiest. Just make sure to clean themes before updating.

Thank you, I'm following this post and have now a stupid problem.... my encryption password is incorrect, not sure why. Any idea on where to find out what I used (even though I know what I used when setting up the phone from scratch)

I just did a factory reset and started over to make sure I wasn't going crazy.... still no dice. TWRP is not accepting my encryption password.

Update:
I was told in another thread that this is a known issue with TWRP and Oreo 8.1. The only fix was to remove the PIN after boot and work from there. I have done this and your directions worked. Thanks

 

[.me]

Hey, fsuagentsmith
Did you enable hotspot on 8.0/8.1?
Let me know, cause I'm ready to jump off the pure Nexus too!

Thank you, I'm following this post and have now a stupid problem.... my encryption password is incorrect, not sure why. Any idea on where to find out what I used (even though I know what I used when setting up the phone from scratch)

I just did a factory reset and started over to make sure I wasn't going crazy.... still no dice. TWRP is not accepting my encryption password.

Update:
I was told in another thread that this is a known issue with TWRP and Oreo 8.1. The only fix was to remove the PIN after boot and work from there. I have done this and your directions worked. Thanks

 

[fsuagentsmith]

Hey, fsuagentsmith
Did you enable hotspot on 8.0/8.1?
Let me know, cause I'm ready to jump off the pure Nexus too!

Yes I did.

Sorry I didn't see your post till just now as I don't contribute much on this site. I kind of know what I'm doing but I'm too busy to be a big contributor.

Thanks for asking.