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[LG Optimus G Pro] xenine:
will this root method work unlocked on tmobile?
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrNa5ty:
Your question is a little vague sorry lol Will this tether bypass work for ur rooted tmobile e980 ? or are u asking about the root method we use for att e980 and will it work for your unlocked one for t-mobile ?
[LG Optimus G Pro] xenine:
i actually posted in the wrong forum.
[LG Optimus G Pro] greyhulk:
You have to be rooted to do this, correct? Sorry if that's a stupid question, but I was trying to get tethering working and I haven't rooted yet.
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrNa5ty:
yea has to be rooted ..then follow the steps on the OP :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] greyhulk:
Dude, you rock. I was going crazy trying to get tethering working.

I find it odd that you can easily tether the GS4 without rooting, but you have to do this to bypass the tether check on the Optimus G. Did LG agree to this for AT&T? Is this something that all new AT&T phones will be doing going forward?

If so, that's disappointing. I'll buy unlocked whenever I can.
[LG Optimus G Pro] gijoe04:
step by step...plz.

I just download Sqlite editor from play store. then, i don't konw, what's next step. could you explain step by step? Plz...

:confused:
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrNa5ty:
Read the OP it's shows step by step with pictures :thumbup:
[LG Optimus G Pro] salieri.legend:
Database locked

Thanks for this great solution! I was banging my head for so long, and now I feel I am close to a resolution of this tethering problem.

I encountered a (small, I hope) problem on the way. After changing the entry from 1 to 0, the SQLite gives me message (Update failed. Error code 5: Database is locked)

I read that this is due to the fact that the database is used by other application(s) and is locked. Is there any workaround/solution for this?

Thanks again.

p.s. I have Optimus E970 AT&T, on other network SIM unlocked, stock firmware 4.04
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrNa5ty:
Is your phone rooted? Just gotta ask lol
[LG Optimus G Pro] salieri.legend:
Yes, forgot to mention that. It is rooted.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Got a problem gave this a try everything worked fine. But I got nervous about att catching me and killing my unlimited data plan..so I changed it back and now I keep getting an error" unfortunately system UI has stopped" My status bar disappears. Then comes back..any ideas???

OG PRO

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False alarm it wasn't the tether work around it was the exposed installer. Removed and all is good..

OG PRO
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
Finally got this done, working great! Hopefully no text from ATT comes, or I'll just go to FoxFi.

Thanks

Yes, they hang low
[LG Optimus G Pro] demandarin:
Foxfi wifi tethering not working on this phone. I get some kind of message saying tethering not allowed basically. Its asome kind of LG or at@t message. Bluetooth mode of tethering works through it though. Any method of tethering is better than none..lol
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
I just tried it on my phone, works perfectly fine, I loaded the new PDNa+FoxFi app, but it is still FoxFi.

Yes, they hang low
[LG Optimus G Pro] sptrsn:
Are you saying that the paid version of foxfi works? Do you have root?
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
PDNA+ works, if you go to FoxFi.com it will tell you to go to PDNA website and you can download the free version to test it. It works on my rooted and my wife's non-rooted OGP.

Yes, they hang low
[LG Optimus G Pro] jdk2:
Out of curiosity, are you rooted?
[LG Optimus G Pro] stevefxp:
Hello all,

I have an OGP and when I was on an AT&T post paid plan I had no issues with tethering. It activated just fine and work flawlessly. Are those that are having this issue on an AT&T pre-paid plan, bc now that I have switched to the new $60 pre-paid plan tethering is not supported, and thus why I am contemplating using this work around.

Thanks,

Steve
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
Read my post again :)

Yes, they hang low

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Most use this work around to not pay the $20 fee or like myself, lose the unlimited plan. Either way now works fine, I tested it thus morning when I went to the store, I streamed a movie through my tablet.

Yes, they hang low
[LG Optimus G Pro] rougetor:
Hotspot G Pro

I tried it and it works. In my phone was the very last entry in the relevant provider system file.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Btwice:
mine was on 511

confirmed, working, rooted, twrp and value pack:good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] demandarin:
I tried again with different versions. Still can't get fox fi/pdanet+ to wifi tether. That message that tethering not allowed from apps keep popping up. Bluetooth tethering works fine though. Haven't tried USB method.
[LG Optimus G Pro] insanesteve:
I pm'd [MENTION=5345493]ballshanglow[/MENTION] and he said download from http://pdanet.co/android/

Worked for me, I am rooted with the root he posted though.

I may be insane, but I do it with pizzazz.
[LG Optimus G Pro] demandarin:
I uninstalled one I had then installed the one you linked me to. Still a no go. Same message pops up from the system/LG/at@t, tethering is not allowed from downloaded apps..lol
[LG Optimus G Pro] insanesteve:
That is weird
[LG Optimus G Pro] CabezaGrande:
Hotspot comes up, tablet connects, but no data

Setup the Tethering & Networks / Mobile Hotspot per instructions in this thread on "LG Optimus G Pro" from AT&T

For instructions See page#1 Thread "18th May 2013, 12:24 AM (Last edited by MrNa5ty; 20th May 2013 at 04:29 AM.)"

The client tablet sees the hotspot, acquires IP address and connects; however, none of the applications are able to retrieve data.

Applications:

browser: page never renders

Google Play Store: never comes up.

Email and other social media apps: same result.

NOTE: If I connect the tablet to any other WiFi network all works well.

Any solutions?

FYI:

Phone is rooted

model: LG-E980

Android: 4.1.2

Kernel: 3.4.0

Software: E98010
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
Just tested my tablet using FoxFi, everything works. This seems hit or miss.
[LG Optimus G Pro] CabezaGrande:
RE: Hotspot comes up, tablet connects, but no data -- it's working now

It just started working.

What did I do?

disconnected usb cable from PC - note it was only on charge mode with the computer

rebooted phone a 2nd time

Turned on the phone hotspot:good:

Voila: The tablet connects and all apps work.
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
Sweetness!
[LG Optimus G Pro] CabezaGrande:
It's working now

I'm connected via wifi. It's faster than FoxFi which uses bluetooth tether
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
I'm going to try all variants and see which is fastest, thanks for the heads up.
[LG Optimus G Pro] EmitE:
So root access is require.
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrNa5ty:
That is correct my friend. Phone needs to be rooted :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] pc007chan:
Nice one

now i can locate "tether_entitlement_check_state" :victory::victory:
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
So, I drove from Ohio to Wyoming trying out many variants(speeds below while in 4G, LTE was too intermittent), the fastest always was the WiFi connection. It was always on, never failed, not one text, so I think this it's a big thumbs up.

Bluetooth PDA+FoxFi was max 2.2 down and .34 up

WiFi PDA+WiFi was 4.7 down and 1.1 up

WiFi using the stock tether was 6.1 down and 1.4 up

WiFi using WiFi tether free was 3.2 down and .76 up.

These were all in the Iowa City area.

I did a LTE test of the stock WiFi and PDA+ in Cleveland, the PDA+ hit the highest at 25.1 down and 11.2 up and the stock was 23.8 down and 6.3 up.

I think it is all about connection and area. I like the PDA+ because of the ease of startup.
[LG Optimus G Pro] here.david:
can not get more than edge speeds

Same here!...Now if I could only get more than Edge speed on this (T-mobile) unlocked rooted and tried all settings and can not get more than edge...
[LG Optimus G Pro] trickett90:
Does anyone have any ideas for this?
[LG Optimus G Pro] niksan29:
Thank you, it works for me:good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] ki11bert:
Thank you very much for this.
[LG Optimus G Pro] hyelton:
changing my build prop allowed me to tether. on AT&T unlimated plan.
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
Nice
[LG Optimus G Pro] pramod1969:
This method worked flawlessly on my rooted AT&T G Pro. I hope my phone won't brick like a user posted earlier.

I use it very rarely so hoping AT&T won't catch it as excessive use.

Thank You.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Batman81:
Worked seamlessly! Connected my laptop and did a speed test:
[LG Optimus G Pro] fmcgregor:
Working on my LG E970

Hey guys, thanks a mil. Verified this is working on my LGOG E970. I dl SQlite from Play. Things were different but there. Scrolled to the last page and saw tethering. Changed value to 0. Went back in phone's settings and flipped the tethering switch. Now I've got my tablet tethered. Thanks! FYI, the FoxFi didn't work.
[LG Optimus G Pro] 88cavalierz24:
thanks, working fine on tmobile. ++:good::good:
[LG Optimus G Pro] danaholic86:
Awesome! Thanks! This should be stickied
[LG Optimus G Pro] hitchb:
So how did you do this through the build.prop?
[LG Optimus G Pro] dante501:
Worked perfectly thank you. Finally WiFi hotspot.
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Mine was on 4658. I installed FoxFi and the FoxFi AddOn yesterday, and did the SQLite editing today.....do i still need FoxFi, or will the editing I did today make tethering work without FoxFi?

Since it now seems that tethering is working (will have to verify it tomorrow), what if anything can FoxFi do for me. I'm not sure its purpose.

I saw others mention PDAnet, is that needed?
[LG Optimus G Pro] xrazybud:
Still not working...

It will now allow me to start the hotspot, but I can only connect with limited connectivity and nothing will work.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Flaco05:
Fantastic. Works like a charm!
[LG Optimus G Pro] Manjunathan:
i got same problem , same lg e970 att mobile unlocked rooted

you give me any solution for this problem

i am using bsnl sim, india

thanks
[LG Optimus G Pro] rudra7:
Error in SQLite tether_entitlement_check_state update

It shows Update fail - Error Code -5 Database is locked... What should i do ???
[LG Optimus G Pro] 1Zero3forlife:
Are you rooted?
[LG Optimus G Pro] rambo8987:
Any way we can enable adnvaced settings in WiFi so we can manulely select the channel
[LG Optimus G Pro] tinymiata:
This works perfect for wifi tether and bluetooth pan:good:

I used sqlite Database Editor from the play store (free).

I am rooted.

:D
[LG Optimus G Pro] mikengcm:
Hi, I am from Hong Kong & my english is no good!

I have a problem with my rooted LG G Pro E988 with WiFi tether!!

After I enable the Wifi tethering in my E988, I can't connect any device to it....it seem E988 can't provide the IP to them.....

I try it with iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy S2, iPad 1st gen, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 4 (8GB) & HP notebook....all of them can't get the IP from my E988....

Is there anyone have the same problem as me? And get the solution?

Thanks a lot!

P.S. I can't find "tether_entitlement_check_state" in the setting.db, even I add it or not..still not get the IP from E988..
[LG Optimus G Pro] Flaco05:
May be a silly question, but will the AT&T OTA software update mess this up? Will it mess root up too?

Thanks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] wowstigmark:
sq value not appearing

I can't get tether_entitlement_check_state to appear in the editor. I've tried to turn hotspot on and then look for it, but it's not there.
[LG Optimus G Pro] alex72:
It will appear all the way down, at the bottom of the list.
[LG Optimus G Pro] demandarin:
Ill try method listed in OP once iI get the chance.
[LG Optimus G Pro] AirborneDude:
This was easy enough to do, but (Like a few others), my pc has a limited connection. The phone isn't letting the PC connect to the internet. Anyone figure a way around this? Is there another setting? I have seen them in Linux and you usually have to add the gateway info into the system. Please help...

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SOLVED!!!!!

Just to let all know who have run into the problem, dealing with the computer connecting, but reporting limit connection / no internet, you need to turn off or uncheck USB Debugging. I remembered this from when I hacked my Samsung Galaxy S a few years ago. USB Debugging is located Settings->General Tab-> Developer Options. You need to uncheck it, reboot your phone and try it again.

I want to say thanks for this hack. This was way cool and it is nice to have when my kids are sucking up my 3 Mbps DSL connection watching YouTube. Now when I want to watch Netflix I can, without it constantly buffering, because I have my own connection.

Excellent Hack! My hat is off to you.
[LG Optimus G Pro] jpeyatt:
Guys, what am I missing here? I can't even get to the "goto com.android.provider.settings >> then system"

I don't have anything disabled, I am rooted on stock OS. At&t LG g2. Any help is greatly appreciated!
[LG Optimus G Pro] alex72:
[MENTION=601646]jpeyatt[/MENTION] re-read beginning of post #2. You gotta trigger it. On AT&T LG G2 provider settings will show up almost all the way down on the list... Hope it helps.
[LG Optimus G Pro] jpeyatt:
[MENTION=652669]alex72[/MENTION] thanks a million! I finally got it! I was looking specifically for the android guy when searching. Thanks again, buddy!
[LG Optimus G Pro] MythicBlue:
This worked perfect! Thanks a million...
[LG Optimus G Pro] Flaco05:
Quick question. Upon rooting, this is the only mod I have made to my phone (and it worked perfectly). Will the latest (Jan 14) AT&T OTA update mess with it? Thanks!
[LG Optimus G Pro] normathibodeau1:
Rooted

I am a rookie! I am a verizon customer and just traded up to an LG G2 from a Droid Razr. Foxfi worked fine with the Razr but not with the G2. I purchased the SQLite but I am having a hard time locating the "com.android.provider.settings" and what is "rooted" sorry for what may seem like dumb questions but I love learning new things.
[LG Optimus G Pro] travman9998:
hey guys my tether entitlement keeps turning back to one even after I save it. I promise it has been saved and then I reboot its back at one.
[LG Optimus G Pro] mveleza:
I downloaded sqlite free editior but I can't find any of the things mentioned we have to edit anywhere...can someone please tell me where to go in the editor to find it... I don't have the same things on the initial post in sqlite editor showing?@:(

I am beyond frustrated... application databases shows NOTHING on the editor...I am on a rooted LG e980 unlocked.

It is as if I have nothing to edit and no way to search for the tethering settings to change it....
[LG Optimus G Pro] MythicBlue:
It won't show up to edit unless you at least attempt to tether at least once...it will say something like you need to contact your provider...after that it will show up and you can edit with sqlite...
[LG Optimus G Pro] mveleza:
keeps going back to 1

I'm having the same problem...do I need to get a new rom for it to stay...every time I close the editor and go back in it is back to 1. Anyone have a good rom for LG e980...mine is ATT unlocked and rooted.
[LG Optimus G Pro] DollarStrawz:
Works awesome!

My phone was getting so freakin HOT when I tried tethering on CM11 based roms. I went back to stock and am going to test this out. I confirmed its working with data ect..need to test it "in the field" so to speak and see if my phone heats up as bad as it did before. It got hotter than any device EVER should. i'm surprised it didn't just shut down. Anyway thanks to OP for putting this out. I like to switch back and forth from stock to KK once in awhile and now I can have tethering all the time.
[LG Optimus G Pro] 2far:
Mine worked like this scroll down to 1-setting storage 2-settings.db 3-system 4-tether_entitlement_check_state andchenge the value from 5 to 0.

It even worked on my rooted G2 AT&T 4.4.2 D80020k﻿. Hopefully works for you guys!:)
[LG Optimus G Pro] TheMighyLoki:
Stock and Rooted

I just went back to stock and followed the instruction in the OP and work perfect.
[LG Optimus G Pro] parkhill456:
cant find tether entiteled

Ive tried to enable tethering on my sprint flex but i cant find the tether _entiteled thing in sql no matter how many times i try to enable it
[LG Optimus G Pro] Antigen:
This works on E980 4.4.2 20g update as well

Just wanted to let everybody know that this mod also works on the new 4.4.2 E98020g kitkat update.

Thank you!
[LG Optimus G Pro] overboard1978:
really when i upgraded to 4.4.2 tethering just worked. I never added it to my plan and the ablility to disable stock apps also came with the new update.
[LG Optimus G Pro] rkn5555:
unable to find database

in sql editor there is not a com.android.provider.settings listed

at&t new kitkat update/rooted

followed steps to enable tether through the settings waited to get the denied

then went into sql editor
[LG Optimus G Pro] mburt27:
Same for me. Rooted, SQLite Editor, tried and failed several times to set up wifi hotspot but the database com.android.provider.settings never shows up. I do have a com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks........

Any suggestions?

Nevermind.... Its located towards the bottom. Open "Settings Storage" (under that icon you will see com.android.provider.settings)

:)
[LG Optimus G Pro] MoeWinMoe:
This worked for me on my E980 with KK update, but with a small difference.

As stated in the OP, I first attempted to use WiFi tether, so it would fail.

Then with sqlite editor, opened "Settings Storage...settings.db...system" and searched for "tether".

It found "tether_entitlement_check_state", and changed the value from 5 to 0. Rebooted and it worked! Thanks all.
[LG Optimus G Pro] cgigate:
I just made a flash-able zip file, no need to modify the SQL DB, CWM flash in, reboot; all done!
[LG Optimus G Pro] KingAlfred:
Any way to post that zip? Old people here so it will be much appreciated.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Keshav_is:
Wifi-hotspot working on kitkat

This works on kitkat update for at&t lg g pro e980. Thanks for sharing this.
[LG Optimus G Pro] spanky310:
I have an ATT S5 ad I have been trying to use this mod on my phone and when I tried to open the settings.db I got this error" An error occured while opening the database. Unable to open database file (error14):, while compiling:Select*From sqlite_master WHERE type in ('table','view) ORDER BY name

My phone is rooted using towelroot and I made sure sqlite was given superuser permission.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] SuzukiGoat:
I used towelroot...then sqeditor to enable tether.

My question is, can att detect the tethering of a NEXUS 7 to an LG E980 running kitkat?

It seems like they would appear identical, but I suppose they could be searching the packets for TTL.

Is there any way around this? an app for proxy or something?

Please help.
[LG Optimus G Pro] corelle:
boss can u share the zip?

Please share

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what if u have a tethering plan but want to just bypass the system so it cant track your tethering and get unlimited tethering? I have the 980 unlocked with unlimted tmo plan but I have 3gb tether buit in to my plan?
[LG Optimus G Pro] jasonjenkins63:
Thanks!!!! Thanks!!!! Thanks!!!! Thanks!!!!

It didn't work with SQLite Database editor, but worked with SQLite Editor. In fact the problem is that with the first app, the database never appeared (I've tryied like 50 times). With the last one, I found it the first time. It took me less than a minute have the hotspot working. Really happy!!!!

I have an unlocked and rooted E980.
[LG Optimus G Pro] jonjon3174:
Don't have tether_entitlement_check_state

Hey guys and gals, new on the forums here, but I have run into the issue after rooting and installing CloudyPro to make it look like a G3. I cannot get the mobile hotspot to work at all, when I enable it, it just says, Turning on, for the longest time, then my phone will sometimes restart. I downloaded the SQL Editor, the one you have to pay for, found settings, found system, but when I filter for tether, all I get is tethering_time, thats it. I dont have a tether_entitlement_check_state at all. I have an ATT G2, rooted, with Xposed installed and CloudyPro.

Can anyone tell me what I am missing?

Thank you
[LG Optimus G Pro] chofillo:
Excelent! it work for me. LG Escape P870. Thanks budy! :D
[LG Optimus G Pro] jhaye93:
S o i tried enabling the mobile hotspot on my lg e980

i installed SQlite editor but i dont see any of the options you guys talk about

not even 'tether_entitlement_check_state';

SOMEBODY HELP ME PLEASE
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrKite4:
Can att see that you have the hotspot activated? And if so is there a way to hide it?
[LG Optimus G Pro] cgigate:
Att has no way to see your hotspot is activated when you removed out all att bloatware
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrKite4:
Which app is best to find all of att bloatware? Cause I am using the no boat app to just disable it cause I couldn't find it all in root exploxer when I was trying to delete it, I know it did it before but i can't remember how i did it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] turbojetjs:
working!!, thanks guys!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] QkTreasures:
Happy Holidays ppl!!! :sly:
[LG Optimus G Pro] trineomorph:
Thanks for this, worked like a charm!
[LG Optimus G Pro] trineomorph:
I'm noticing that my wifi tethering is very slow compared to when I use a USB to tether on my computer. I read that there could be some interference on the Wifi channel (between the two units) that could be causing the slow speeds. Does anyone know of a hack or app that can change the Wifi channels for the phone?
[LG Optimus G Pro] jmsobrino:
I need help

I dont know, why in my phone, I not find com.android.provider.settings option.

my phone is rooted with stock ROM, I use PDA net and foxfi for get USB Tetter, and work perfect.

please help me.

EDIT

OK, i found, Now is worked perfect.
[LG Optimus G Pro] EmitE:
It is odd, why has my E980 fail to have com.android.providers.partners.setting in Sq Lite Editor like the rest of you have on screen shot? :eek:

Does anyone have this frustration like me?

PS: I have tried to enable to tethering before trying this attempt.

[IMG="screenshot from E980"]https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=1f06c58b1c&view=fimg&th=14aec14e157d69b1&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=1490341063995424768-local0&safe=1&attbid=ANGjdJ8ln3J_cpiqfYK8khWSeLgqlX5dQTIRGncMKHOpzM1ahU6Exiivj4S6WMGi7r1FhNzcc67j0E85ccLCXFyx9nMI3boo9Fp4r9PzmKIoWcmFMXAIO5hHM6wpj0M&ats=1421300050522&rm=14aec14e157d69b1&zw&sz=w1256-h741[/IMG]

PPS: is this so call end user interface?

PPPS: my phone is rooted, the android version is 4.4.2 and my E980 is AT&T device.
[LG Optimus G Pro] EmitE:
Same here buddy, same here

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Where? I still couldn't find it, please give me a hand, please.
[LG Optimus G Pro] jmsobrino:
hello, sorry for delay..

you need hand?

Open "Settings Storage" (com.android.provider.settings) / settings.db / system / find for "tether_entitlement_check_state" (change "value" 0 (zero) save and reboot)
[LG Optimus G Pro] heynando:
Thanks a lot mate. Worked for me too. LG G2 D800 ATT Variant running stock rom 4.4.2 20c

btw mine was in COM.ANDROID.PROVIDERS.SETTINGS>SETTINGS.DB>SYSTEM>id332 TETHER_ENTITLEMENT_CHECK_STATE value 5 changed to 0
[LG Optimus G Pro] reiti123:
it worked

Yes it worked. The first site i checked was this one. But because of the payment on android market for sqlite edtor i skipped, and checked for different alternatives. After 4 days x 3 hours research without any result, i tried again the suggestions aand they worked :)))))). Perfectly. ( though didn't paid for the android market, but used a torrrent, not because i wasn't willing to pay, but because wasn't able).

Thanks CXENTE

Thanks a lot
[LG Optimus G Pro] livanhs:
how find Settings Storage?
[LG Optimus G Pro] alex72:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49333868
[LG Optimus G Pro] livanhs:
perhaps my version of SqlLite free v3, but I find Storage Settings, I have android 4.4.2

thanks for the help
[LG Optimus G Pro] jmsobrino:
search for pro on google :) :laugh::D