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[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
The one in the OP does not work for kit kat (not without effort/fiddling). The new one (odexed version) by xdabbeb, or the deodexed version that okibi posted a few pages back both work seamlessly (no effort/fiddling).
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
There is a new .apk now in order to work with kit Kat (without having to mess around) posted a few pages back, as mentioned. I'm just saying that now that people are getting kit Kat most won't read through every page on the thread to find out there's a new .apk they need to use.
[Verizon LG G2] ubiquitous26:
I lost my mobile hotspot icon after trying to do this method, I cannot find it ANYWHERE,not in titanium backup, its not hidden, or anything.

I've put all the original files back into system/app but the main hotspot app is not there.

Can anyone please help?
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
You only need to rename hotspotprovision.apk and it's odex or move them somewhere else for safe keeping. Then move the modded file into your system\app folder and set the permissions. You didn't do anything to change or delete the mobilehotspot.apk did you?

Make sure you set permissions to rw-r--r-- and make sure you reboot your phone.
[Verizon LG G2] desantim:
Mine is also missing and I never had the odex file it seems .
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
Depending on the ROM, your mobilehotspot may be odex or deodex. Malladus 2.0.1 for example is deodex so Okibi's modified mobilehotspot does not have the odex component of this file. Stock24A is odex'ed so you need the odex component of this file posted by XDABBEB

What I do is I use Malladus 2.0.1 for when I want to HOTSPOT and it works perfectly; while other roms, I know I can't hotspot

XDABBEB's 24A rom has this fix incorporated already into it so you can use his ROM also if you want a debloated 24A ROM with great camera (UHD res camera, 120FPS slow mo 1280x720 camcorder), and hotspot fixed (it's just like stock 24A otherwise)
[Verizon LG G2] 1heffer:
Same directions as OP except with this file instead for 24a? I want to note it correctly in my roll up sticky.

---------- Post added at 11:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 PM ----------

Show me the post please? I must have missed it in my quick read through.

edit- "Stock24A is odex'ed so you need the odex component of this file posted by XDABBEB"

Is this a thing? Or meaning just flash xdabbeb's rom?
[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
Yes.
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
Both Malladus 2.0.1 and XDABBEB 1.0 have the hacked MobileHotSpot.apk built in. I can't recall exactly which post that XDABBEB posted these files. The 24A stock is odexed so you'll have to track down the MobileHotspot.apk and MobileHotspot.odex files posted by XDABBEB--maybe PM him? Okibi's is a deodexed rom so his MobileHotspot.apk does not have an odex counterpart. His file is posted in his Malladus 2.0.1 thread.
[Verizon LG G2] 1heffer:
Okay, thanks for the reply. I'll check it out to see if the deodex is universal or even needed. Sounds like devs would just include this in a deodexed rom.
[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
The deodex version is "universal".

It's not in malladus 2.0.1 because xdabbeb released the mod after 2.0.1 was already out (or okibi didn't find out about the fix until after he released his latest). I'm sure it will be in the next release of malladus.
[Verizon LG G2] okibi:
Actually, it was included as early as Malladus 2.0.0. :)
[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
Well there you go.

I don't run malladus, so I just assumed from the previous comment that it wasn't there yet :thumbup:
[Verizon LG G2] arcooke:
Does anyone know if this is working with the 4.4.2 update? I would test myself but I happen to be going out of town tomorrow and will need my tethering...don't want to risk it.

EDIT: Nevermind, this page of the forum thread goes back to 4/19 and I didn't realize people had already tried it. I just got my update today.
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
You'll have to go back a few pages and find a download link. There is a new .apk to work for 4.4.2 but the way you install it is the same as in the original post.
[Verizon LG G2] caecusscius:
Just Checking

Ok- SO from the pages and pages of forum threads I've read today-

I had rooted and then done the OP method on my LG G2- and it was awesome... except verizon hates me for using 20Gb+ each month on my phone.

About 3 days before the OTA my orginal G2 crapped out and stopped working;and they send me a new one.

I have the new one, which is running 24a out of the box. I need to root it (I'm gonna use ioroot25) I will just do the same as I did before, but with the new APK and be good? Unfortunately this is my sole form of internet when not at work (which blocks most everything) so when I go home, if this doesn't work- I will have only my phone to make this work.

My real question: Is there anything else I need to worry about or do differently...
[Verizon LG G2] duke69111:
XxZombiePikachu has put together a running list of stuff for the G2. The VS980 hotspot mod is partway down the page and it comes from xdabbeb's file hosting site.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2705259

Direct link to the file: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407587594
[Verizon LG G2] caecusscius:
It worked

I am posting this, while tethering internet from my device- so it works

I was able to take a new LG G2 with the 24a out of the box, root it with ioroot 25, then do the wifi tethering: not a problem, the whole process took 15 minutes.

Looks like I have strong 4G signal: I got 12 down and 2 up on speedtest (which is about what I got before the KK update)
[Verizon LG G2] dlang123:
Is this link dead now?

I too am looking for these, for some reason my original backups didn't work... can't even attempt to start the hotspot after restoring them, even after a reboot and changing permissions.

get the .com.lge. blah.ui closed.. and I get the err when I try to install the OTA.

Only rooted and only HotspotProvision stuff was pushed. I did go into the applications and tell it to not show some files way back when.. but surely that wouldn't affect it?
[Verizon LG G2] mediumraresteak:
Do you guys use all bands or just one (b/g/n)? I've been playing with it and "g" gives me a more consistent signal on my desktop.
[Verizon LG G2] droid10:
Little Help...

I just flashed the Official OTA VZW KitKat 24a Stock Rooted and upgraded my baseband to 24A. I can't seem to get this mod to work on Kitkat.

I believe I need the odex file. Does anyone have a copy.

"The 24A stock is odexed so you'll have to track down the MobileHotspot.apk and MobileHotspot.odex files posted by XDABBEB"
[Verizon LG G2] burkett375:
HotspotProvision.apk is what you're supposed to change....I deleted the odex, changed permissions, rebooted and it works. Did you delete the mobilehotspot.odex? If so, here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6zjv31e6f0fifwm/MobileHotspot.odex
[Verizon LG G2] droid10:
Still didn't work. I didnt have a problem installing this mod on 4.2.2.

What I have done so far.

Download the Hotspot.apk

Using ES file explorer delete the exsiting Hotspot apk and odex files

Then moved the new apk to the folder and fixed the permissions

rebooted and nothing.

AM i using the wrong APK? I think I have tried everyone of them. Now, I have renamed them to HotspotProvision.apk if they weren't named that. Is that my problem?
[Verizon LG G2] burkett375:
There are two files that should be changed. hotspotprovision.apk is the only file that needs to be replaced and permissions fixed. hotpostprovision.odex should be deleted. Mobilehotspot.apk and it's odex shouldn't be touched.

It's very important to differentiate between the two.
[Verizon LG G2] tkuligowski:
Is there anyway to keep hotspot from closing after there are no connections for a few minutes?
[Verizon LG G2] frackingdren:
There's a timeout option under the advanced settings. You have to hit the menu button to bring up advanced. Default I believe is 10 minutes.
[Verizon LG G2] droid10:
Yep. I'm a dumba$$. That worked. I was just in a hurry. Thanks.
[Verizon LG G2] brnkcv:
Will modded hotspot work on custom rom?

I have the VZW LG G2. Currently on 4.2.2 (12b) rooted and running modded hotspot APK. I've been keeping up with this thread, and understand that modded hotspot works on kitkat (24a) as well. My question is, if I flash a custom kitkat rom (ie slimkat or cm11), will the modded hotspot still work?
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Aosp based roms usually have native tethering enabled, so you won't need this mod. And all of the stock based custom roms should probably already have this mod included, so you won't need to add it.

This mod is essential if you want to stay on the stock rom.
[Verizon LG G2] brnkcv:
Have you seen "not paid for" tethering work on an aosp rom or are you just stating a rule of thumb? I really don't want to go to the trouble of flashing an aosp based rom only to find out that free tethering no longer works.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
I have no personal experience with aosp on the G2, so I can't be sure. But that's generally the rule, or it has been on every other device I've had. Have you asked in any of the aosp/cm threads? You'd probably get the definitive answer there.

Or, worst case, do a back up and flash one to see for yourself.
[Verizon LG G2] flacco40:
All the links on here dont work, just get a force close, I have my own stock rom with stock kernal a true OTA completly stock from verizon, only mod is TWRP 2.7.7 or whatever it is..followed the instruction gave it write protect and just force closes, if people wanted a custom rom they wouldnt be on here... Im not a retard I know I can go download plenty vs980 roms that have this implemented already thats not what I'm trying to accomplish other wise what's the point of this thread?
[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
I'm assuming you tried the deodexed version of the HotspotProvision.apk, right?

Why don't you give the odexed version a try...I believe xdabbeb posted it somewhere along the way, or you could just download his Rom and extract the apk and it's .odex counterpart.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Slow down there man, I didn't even respond to anything you posted. I was trying to help someone who's apparently new. Has nothing to do with you, so if you have something to say, say it without dragging anyone else in.

And besides, this is the original thread for the hack for 4.2.2, not 4.4.2. If you want something that works on the 24a ota, Google it. Xdabbeb and okibi both have this stand alone file posted in several places on this forum and it works flawlessly. If that's the version that you're having trouble with on the 24a 4.4.2 ota for the vs980, then it's something you're doing wrong.
[Verizon LG G2] flacco40:
Thanks thats what i was trying lol just downloaded it lol
[Verizon LG G2] steve.messer84:
Can anyone tell me what the original permissions for mobile hotspot.apk and mobile hotspot.odex are supposed to be set to? I keep getting unfortunately provisioning has stopped.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
rw-r-r, or 0644 if you want numeric
[Verizon LG G2] steve.messer84:
Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Thanks for the help. Still not working.
[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
Did it work?
[Verizon LG G2] ANTLAY:
Any one else use the method for 24a/ 4.4.2 notice that in running apps,there is a provision app that runs even after tethering is ended?
[Verizon LG G2] stevep2007:
To make this work with LG G2 Verizon VS980024A 4.4.2 KitKat you need this version of hotspotprovision.apk as originaly posted here
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
Has anyone taken the plunge and tested this on the vs98025b ota yet?

Update: I was able to pull the modded Hotspot from a 25A rom and successfully make the hotspot mod work on the VS98025B OTA.
[Verizon LG G2] dlang123:
Is that mod different than the original? I still have the original that I would pull before I tried it. Thanks for being the Guinea pig though!!!
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
Yes it has a different hash and was based off the 25a leak that came out a few weeks ago. I've had no problems with it on the stock 25b ota. One difference to note, the one you pull out of a rom will probably not be de-odexed so you have to copy two files, the *.apk, and the *.odex file for it to work.

I did not test the 24a modded hotspot on 25b because it was simple enough to get a more current version. So I do not know if it will work.
[Verizon LG G2] dlang123:
Would you mind zipping them and uploading them? For societies sake of course? I'm guessing you had to revert the hotspot before applying the update as well?
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
They are not my files to share. I wont post them out of respect to the developer. All you need to do is find a 25a or 25b rom with the modded hotspot and extract the files from it.
[Verizon LG G2] xdabbeb:
Thank you :)

For those asking, here it is:

VS98025B Hotspot Mod

usual rules apply...use it in your rom, etc if you want, but give credit.

EDIT: For those that have asked, this is the same apk for 26A. It's unchanged.
[Verizon LG G2] mouf32:
Does anyone have the original unmoddified files? The link posted from filedropper is dead now. Need to install the originals to take the new OTA. TIA
[Verizon LG G2] lukester01:
can't take OTA 25B

I saved my original HotSpotProvision.bak. and renamed them back to apk, but the OTA still fails with the 111004 code after getting 2% into the update. Still rooted, but heard does not cause this error. Any ideas how to get the phone to take the new OTA? I did not install a custom recovery, just used ioroot to root it.
[Verizon LG G2] wilkster:
See attached. These are from 24A stock.
[Verizon LG G2] mouf32:
Luke I ran into that issue. I had old files backed up, not the 24a ones.

Thanks Wilkster!
[Verizon LG G2] lukester01:
update was checking

Turns out the update was checking for any file with the name "hotspotprovision" having hotspotprovision.bak was causing it. I moved the file out of system/app and the update worked. Wife's was getting error 1117008, which we had to unroot (via LG Mobile App and choosing update recovery) to get hers to take the OTA.

But it appears that the mod for 24A and for 25B do not work with 26A. So wife has lost hotspot ability (she is on a work plan). Anyone have a Hotspotprovision.apk that works with 26A?

---------- Post added at 03:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ----------

Can you make a hotspotprovision for 26A. I tried the 24A, and 25B mods and they don't seem to work on 26A
[Verizon LG G2] bouchigo:
I was running 26A up until today, and the 25B file posted a page back or so worked fine.
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
I am running the file posted for 25B and it has been working fine on 26A.
[Verizon LG G2] drellisdee:
Can you link the LG Mobile App you used to restore the stock recovery? I could not find it in a simple google search.
[Verizon LG G2] lukester01:
LG Mobile Tool "B2CAPPSETUP.EXE"

It was a pain to find. Probably because it has a goofy file name. The file is called B2CAPPSETUP.EXE

found it here:

http://lg-support-tool.en.lo4d.com/
[Verizon LG G2] caliking:
Anyone know where i can download this file? Link is working but no mirrors found to download file.

Thanks in advance.

Update: servers were being worked on. I was able to get the file now.

thanks
[Verizon LG G2] RussianMenace:
For those of you running 26A with a working hotspot hack, can someone upload your HotspotProvision apk and odex files?
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
I found it on another site, no need for the odex file.

http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-enable-wifi-tethering-on-verizon-lg-g2-vs980/

Just installed it this morning, tethering my Nexus off my phone now.
[Verizon LG G2] 360Razir:
Thanks for dropping the knowledge...works great on 26A.

~ Sent from my VS980 ~
[Verizon LG G2] mouf32:
Worked like a dream!
[Verizon LG G2] DrakenFX:
just a quick question : do you know any Mobile Hotspot hack whe you are using T-mobile Network on the VS980 (LG G2 Vzw) ???
[Verizon LG G2] HTCZ715E:
Hello!

it works, but anyway shows 'not WSV card' dialog.

Sure, it is minor annoyance, but let rid of it.

Who is author of patch? I can suggest better way for patch.
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
No idea, turned it up with a google search...
[Verizon LG G2] HTCZ715E:
this APK is patched in some tricky way.. I changed it, so it does not show 'not WSV card' dialog. But in this case, it's launch time is less fast.

So I decided to keep first one.
[Verizon LG G2] jaben2:
Anyone have a working apk for 26 a? The links I've tried aren't working.

Thanks
[Verizon LG G2] tholmes8291:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8j39pekidhur4yz/HotspotProvision.apk?dl=0
[Verizon LG G2] kaluna00:
Just to confirm. You only need this app if your rom does not have native tethering.... Correct? Thank you!
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
Has anyone installed the VS98027A OTA yet to see if the hash is the same on the new OTA's hotspotprovision.apk as it was in 25B and 26A? I've not taken the plunge yet because I need tethering tomorrow. After tomorrow I can do without tethering for a while and will be happy to find out and post if no one responds.
[Verizon LG G2] lakaw:
Anyone have 26a original hotspot .apk & .odex available to upload? I accidentally deleted them and keep getting an error when trying to update.
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
You can download the stock rooted debloated 26A rom from this link and pull the two files you need out of it. They are stock unmodified.

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-g2/development/rom-vzw-g2-26a-rom-knock-t2881049
[Verizon LG G2] lakaw:
Thank You!
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
Once you take the update would you mind posting the hash values for the stock hotspotprovision.apk and hotspotprovision.odex files from the 27A update? If the are the same I would think this mod will still work on 27A.
[Verizon LG G2] Geronimo.USMC:
I'm trying to figure out which is the latest hotspot mod that works, especially with this new update, or the one before it.Thanks!
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
The link from this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55403859&postcount=300 post will work on VS98025B or VS98026A. No one has reported if it works on the 27A that showed up yesterday yet.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
Doesn't work on 27A. Gives an immediate hotspot fc.
[Verizon LG G2] Geronimo.USMC:
That SUX........
[Verizon LG G2] Geronimo.USMC:
Anyone find a working one for 27A? thanks in advance.
[Verizon LG G2] garywojdan81:
The one from this post is confirmed working: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=58217943
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
If someone who has taken the 27A update will post the md5 hash values for the hotspotprovision.apk and Hotspotprovision.odex, I will compare them against the 26A ota and let us know if they are the same.
[Verizon LG G2] Geronimo.USMC:
The post above yours has the working one for 27A.
[Verizon LG G2] 1myway1:
hi

i did it my way, but... (see pics)

is there some other way? or what can i do with this? maybe i made some mistake, but i think i did everything as it is written here, by instruction

can i fix this problem?

i had verizon phone, unlockedb for gsm. it was demo mode phe and i rooted and upgrated it. now i want share my 3g but something is wrong

i tried several times and there where this pop up(pic 1)

then i deleted some files ))) as I remember, apk-s and now it's like this (pic 2)

there is no some another version to unlock hotspot?
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
Look at the first post and follow those instructions with the mod located in the following post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55403859&postcount=300 . I renamed the file to hotspotprovision.apk (not sure if this is necessary or not). Make sure to set the permissions correctly and reboot your phone once you are done. As long as you are on the stock verizion firmware this should work. I have it working on 27A without any problems.
[Verizon LG G2] 1myway1:
i did it by. instruction as it is in first page, buts here is my problem as i say (in poctures)

maybe my version of android (stock rom or something like that, don,t now how say and hoe iy called) is noy suport this method. i rooted and upgrated phone very hardly, only one method was succesful, it was demo mode on phone and i fixed that but hotspot problem stays
[Verizon LG G2] mouf32:
I used this method here and it is working just fine....

http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-enable-wifi-tethering-on-verizon-lg-g2-vs980/

Completely stock 27a and rooted just for this hack.
[Verizon LG G2] xdabbeb:
Hotspot provisioning mod for 39A
[Verizon LG G2] jitajt:
I keep getting an "unfortunately mobile hotspot has stopped" error. I am using straight talk so I'm not sure if that plays a part in it because it also says that a Verizon SIM isn't detected and it needs one to work.

its working now after reinstalling ROM and hotspot patch.
[Verizon LG G2] ijustintouch:
Thank you! Just extracting the apk and placing it in place of the official one worked too. Also deleted the odex file. Really the only reason I root anymore. Haha
[Verizon LG G2] Trilback:
I have OTA and did the instructions but its not working. When I try and start it I get a "Unfortunately, Provision has stopped." I don't see were to disable any updates for these two in my Application Manager. Any ideas?
[Verizon LG G2] ThaHawk:
You might want to try the sqlite hack or maybe this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.kernelxp.freetether&hl=en
[Verizon LG G2] Trilback:
Tried it and does not work
[Verizon LG G2] ThaHawk:
Ok Im using Trev_E wifi and tether and I also have the native tethering working on my Droid 4 for about a month now but I prefer Trev_E. Anyways heres the SQLite hack: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1981625 EZ

And dont forget to reboot!
[Verizon LG G2] Dubbin1:
Awesome!!! Works Great!!!
[Verizon LG G2] :
I installed this mod to connect my laptop to my phone's Internet connection out in my work shop that is just beyond my wifi's reach. Everything works but it is using all my data from my plan. I thought the point of this mod was to avoid that.
[Verizon LG G2] gbeardmore:
Nope, the point is to avoid your tethering being reported to Verizon. You'll still use Data from your plan, just the "flag" won't be sent back to the mother ship.
[Verizon LG G2] :
Oh ok. I have never had the need for Mobile hotspot before so I guess I can do without it. I'll get a wifi extender or just cascade/bridge a couple routers together. Thanks for clearing that up.
[Verizon LG G2] theotherkindofcouger:
Grrr. Donate button for LG G3 version (based on this one) please. I know, someone wanting to buy the dev dinner and beverage for a great work around is shocking.
[Verizon LG G2] The.Jericho.Initiative:
has anyone checked out the permissions this patch requires? The access it demands is disturbing.
[Verizon LG G2] idrift:
Would someone be so kind as to post the original permissions for the stock apk please? I think my stock one got changed and now even when I restore the original I get a fail on the OTA that just came out.
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
You need to give more information for someone to help you. What version of the OS is your phone on? The file will be specific to that version. As far as i know the most current version of the phone is VS98039A.

Another way you can get your phone back to stock for the OTA is to flash the KDZ to it. This will restore everything to stock but will also probably require a factory reset.
[Verizon LG G2] jcamel24:
Mine was rw-r--r--. On 39a.

? On the OTA that just came out, I've been on 39a since February
[Verizon LG G2] nookin:
Which one did you tried? The SQLite hack or the "Free Tethering Unlocker"?

I have concerns about the unknown origin of the bypass app. Were you guys not worried?
[Verizon LG G2] ThaHawk:
I've used them all [MENTION=4560583]nookin[/MENTION]. SQLite, the Free Tethering Unlocker & TrevE Wifi tethering on my Droid 4 and they all have worked for me with no problems

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This is the same as the TrevE tethering

https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
[Verizon LG G2] nookin:
But do they work for Verizon LG G2?
[Verizon LG G2] toopty:
Yes the mod for 39A from a few pages back works great, and comes from a known developer.