yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yyhd:
To some degree this is true, but also false.

Yes, with an unlocked device native tethering does not require root. However, with the Nexus 5, Google added into their Kitkat build.prop a tethering provision that would report tethering back to your carrier. Without editing the build.prop tether provision, you'd be charged for tethering unless your data plan allows it. In regards to my tmobile plan, I only had 3gb of tethering. Editing the build.prop tether provision allowed me to go beyond my 3gb hotspot allowance.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A5HRAJ:
Thank you for letting me know about this! Somehow I never got flagged by AT&T for tethering, but maybe that was just luck.

Currently I'm using Verizon with an unlimited data plan, just like bonaina. If I understand you correctly, tethering with a Verizon unlimited data plan will "work" on the Nexus 6 out of the box — but unless you edit the tether provision, Verizon can see that you're tethering. In which case, they may choose to bump you up from the $30/month unlimited data plan to the $60/month unlimited data + hotspot plan. Does that sound about right? I say "may" because I've used a MiFi and USB modem with my Verizon SIM card numerous times, and they haven't changed my plan or even given me a warning. (Obviously they know I'm sharing data with those, because that's all those devices do.)

Nevertheless, it's probably best to play it safe and follow your advice. Does the build.prop tether provision edit work the same way in Lollipop?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dalegg:
I use FoxFi

I use FoxFi and it works great and it does not require root.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bplewis24:
Where can we find this build.prop edit?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yyhd:
You'll need a file opener. I use Root Explorer.

It'll be under /system/build.prop
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bplewis24:
Understood, but what i really need to know is what the change needs to be to the build.prop. I searched for a thread on it but couldn't come up with anything.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikeytusa:
Not out of the box. You will definitely need to root. I tried setting up my portable hotspot yesterday and it fails because it checks my plan with Verizon.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtpease:
1. You need root access

2. Download "Root Browser" from the Play Store

3. Navigate to /System

4. Open "build.prop." It should give you the option to open in a text editor

5. Add "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" at the bottom - without quotations.

6. Reboot and enjoy

You're welcome to try the tethering apps in the Play Store, but I tried a bunch (including FoxFi) and nothing worked for me. You almost certainly need root access to activate the native tether function for Verizon. The feature to check with the carrier before activating a hotspot is native on Lollipop.

Matt

Edit: Tru does not equal true.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sitnlow4life:
Does this method work for T-Mobile ?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forsaken82:
doesn't work for me with verizon
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acrono:
That's because there's a typo. It should be:

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true

Add it to the bottom of the file on a new line by itself.

Works fine for me on Verizon, and I have unlimited data without a tethering plan.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forsaken82:
haha just tried it with it correct, and it works great on my unlimited plan too. thanks!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtpease:
Sorry about that, that's a horrible place to make a typo.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsy87:
is there a faster way to turn it on? like adding it to the main notification drop down?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jsuh0:
if you're using nova launcher, you can make it a setting shortcut icon
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rmjones2006:
once you turn on the wireless hotspot it should automatically populate a quick toggle in the notification drop down window.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fredload:
Awesome!

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the info..... Seems crappy that we have to root our phones to use what we signed up for.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squid267:
Thanks! Worked great on verzion!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imnotmikal:
I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong... After adding the build.prop line, I get "Your phone cannot currently connect to %s's servier. Please try again later." I have full 4G where I am, so it's not that.

Are you guys on stock or custom ROMs? I'm on stock 5.0, haven't updated yet.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Larzzzz82:
Thank you thank you thank you.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
Will this work for making my tethering on T-Mobile unlimited as well?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hesh.monster:
I can confirm this working on Verizon as well. After adding the line to the end of my build.prop with root explorer and rebooting all that was needed was to activate tethering in settings and now the toggle is available in the drop down. Cheers!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsy87:
Anyone having issues after updating to 5.0.1?

I updated, re-rooted, then edited the build prop file, rebooted, but it still doesnt work?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmh714:
I'm on 5.0.1 and just did this, while I havent tested it yet, I am not getting the Call in message anymore...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BackInA88:
I'm on 5.0.1 and it works fine.

Posting this while tethered to my laptop.

Steve
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tsy87:
weird... its still not working for me..
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bplewis24:
Works for me just fine.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] govindadas:
In curious about this too. However I pay 60$ for data plus tethering. Have been for years. It's my home internet, I pay so I don't feel guilty about it lol.

I want toupgrade to a nexus 6 in about a year when I can get a used deal...
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Davest010:
Add me to the "not working" list. Just made this fix (with the correct spelling), and I still get the subscription prompt when I try to activate tethering. Anyone have any thoughts?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VanillaNexus:
Did you reboot after making the changes
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pyrobo0by:
Will this work for T-Mobile?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
If you add the provision to your build prop and the ,dun to you APN coupled with adding the SQLite entry it should work but that's taking it a step further than you need to.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Davest010:
Yes, I've rebooted several times now.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mas21:
Still works

This method still works for me on 5.1! Thank you.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtran13:
Worked for me. Thanks.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idksomuch:
What exactly does that mean? I've heard that T-Mobile throttles you if you use your tethering allowance in a negative way like torrenting. I won't be using my hotspot to torrent, mostly to download a few games off Steam so it's faster than my sluggish U-Verse wifi.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kayonesoft:
Thank you so much! That's the only thing I really cared about root for.

Got it working on the second try (the first time autocorrect put a space in the line for me, thanks autocorrect!).
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DebianDog:
Yes me too I made the same mistake. wireless tether and the ad blocker are my two biggest things also.

Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
It should work then, however some people are having issues with T-Mobile bypassing our bypass (possibly using deep packet inspection). It does work, but I don't tether that much. This should block T-mobile from seeing you tether and rather show it only as mobile data.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] idksomuch:
But what are the steps to do that on t mobile? The comment I quoted said T-Mobile users have to do some other things and I'm not sure what it means.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
Ill post a link to what I did when I get home or just type it up. I should be home shortly because I'm finishing up a class I have running this weekend.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigtimejdub:
My share everything plan on Verizon includes tethering, however, I think the check is what's causing Secure Settings Tasker app to not be able to enable it. May give this a try.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cybertec69:
Foxfi does not work for me with my Nexus 6 on Verizon. It is a known issue, so please fill us in how you got it to work.

---------- Post added at 07:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 AM ----------

The title says, unlimited data plans, not share everything plans which include tethering.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigtimejdub:
I was making a statement in regards to this possibly fixing another issue, which was probably out of place. Sorry for the confusion.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cybertec69:
Thank you, WiFi tethering now works on my Nexus 6.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] horn34:
Were you able to type anything up? I know several TMobile people here would appreciate it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
Yes I did, I honestly forgot to post it. I took screen shots of the steps which I need to post on here. If I manage to forget tonight PM me
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] horn34:
Thanks. I'm on TMobile, added that line to build.prop but still don't have the toggle in the quick settings drop down menu, would love to have it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
Here is how I use unlimited tethering on T-Mobile.

Disclaimer: I have not gone over my 5gb limit to test this in a while, however it should still work unless something else has changed. I am not responsible if you brick your phone or do something dumb.

1. Get a SQLite editor of sorts (I use the SQLite app)

2. Open the SQLite app and goto Settings Storage:

3. Click settings.db

4.Click "global"

5.Click the Pen at the top and add in the highlighted line below as seen here:

tether_dun_required

then put 0 for the value

6. Save the change

7. Goto your settings menu & hit "more"

8. Click Cellular Networks

9.Goto "access point names" and hit the APN that says "fast.t-mobile" (if you have more than one with that just pick one)

10. Scroll down to your APN type and add this at the end:

,dun

(the comma separates the types)

11. Now hit APN Protocol and select IPv4

Then save your APN.

Now reboot and enjoy!

I can't make any promises about this working for everyone, however I hope it helps consolidate the process down to a single post instead of multiple OP's.

Credit goes to:

Everyone on XDA who has posted about this before (there are too many names to list)

Alternate/additonal method:

Add this line exactly to your build.prop at the bottom. Always make a backup first just incase.

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] horn34:
Damn, I wish I could get this to work. I followed it step-by-step, but my phone just hangs on the Android icon trying to boot. I have to boot into recovery and rename the old settings.db file to get it to boot.

Does the build.prop edit involve editing the settings.db file? If not, it would be awesome if you could share.

BTW, I don't think it matters, but in the setting.db entry, does it have to be ID = 110 like you have it? If so, I don't see how to edit that column.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
It shouldn't give you a bootloop if you edited it correctly. It doesn't matter what line the settingsdb edit goes into because it usually adds it as the last line anyway.

Also I updated my original post with the build prop edit which should work for you. I don't know what else to tell you because the combination of these should work unless there is something else blocking it.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] horn34:
I edited it correctly and I'll put up a screenshot if anyone thinks it will help. I even tried a different SQLite editor and changed the ID line to 110 like yours, but it didn't make any difference. Whether the line ID was 110 or auto-generated, the phone just bootlooped. If I booted into recover, renamed the new settings.db to settings.bak, then renamed the original settings.db file from settings.bak to settings.db, the phone would boot. I added nothing but the line you posted into the settings.db file (and backed up the original file first).

The build.prop edit was the first thing I did and it didn't give me a hotspot toggle in the dropdown menu (I posted at the top of this page). That's why I bumped this thread asking for the SQLite instructions.

Maybe CM12 is not compatible with that setting? I noticed our settings menu looked a little different.

Oh well, I guess I'll keep going through the stupid settings menu. Thanks for helping out.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pilz:
I'm using Terminus AOSP as my ROM. Did you check your toggles in the CM settings?I know CM has the got spot quick toggle in there because I used a CM based ROM for a while. Can you tether with the edits I posted at all even if you have to go to the menu to turn it on?

Do you have tethering on your carriers plan? Out should work on non stock ROMs too because I've used the same!e techniques on LS (CM based), Slim ROM, AICP, DU, Terminus, stock and many others. I should note that I've always had the toggle since day one but my phone plan supports it since I have T-Mobile (it worked when I had Att too). If you can't tether at all I think that's a bigger issue than not having the toggle. Let me know and I'll try to look into it. I have finals next week so I'm really busy but I don't mind helping. Engineering is always fun if you can get over not having any free time. (I'm sitting in class waiting for it to start right now)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kremithefrog:
note 3

Will the method in this thread work with phones other than the nexus six? Specifically the note 3?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lightshield:
I just tried doing this on Marsmallow 6.0, with Hellscore kernel and SuperSU 2.49, using Root Browser... which worked on Lollipop... and get an error that it can't save the build.prop now. Hrrmm.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loggainsd:
I get an error tying to save build.prop as well. "Read only system file" in adb. Clicking mount r/w in root explorer does nothing either.

Also get "no settings found" in sql lite editor for the second step.

If anyone solves this I would appreciate it if you would let me know
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DA6030:
By those symptoms, it sounds like your device is not rooted. What ROM are you running and how did you root?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DebianDog:
Many of the roms I am running including pure Nexus have the Wi-Fi hotspot built in.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loggainsd:
Running the stock 6.0 image from google.

I rooted using beta super su and hc-b6.2-m3 kernel.

I can get an su prompt at adb but doesnt let me actually run any command.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GMoGoody:
In 6.0 the File System is write protected. You need a ROM that has it off or a different kernel. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63151041&postcount=198

---------- Post added at 08:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:47 AM ----------

You need the updated Kernel with write protection off. hc-b7-m. http://hc-kernel.blogspot.com/2015/10/n6-b7-m-m-only.html?m=1
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loggainsd:
That did it. Thank you sir!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 318sugarhill:
Been reading this thread waiting for my Nexus 6P to arrive. I really would prefer NOT to root the device to make use of the fingerprint scanner with Android Pay (and a few other things) but it looks like Android 6 has changes some things. So it seems as though you can't edit the build prop without a kernel that allows it?

I have no problems with this and surely will be able to find the info when the phone is officially in people's hands.....but my question is (because I've NEVER unrooted a phone) after doing this to enable tethering on unlimited......will I be able to flash the stock kernel back and remove root but keep the tethering provision? Or will that be lost when reverting back? I honestly never had a reason to revert any of my phones back after root. I've never bought a phone without a root method available (or bootloader unlock method for that matter). I'm hopeful Fox Fi will work with it since it's not a Moto Device. Fox fi has had success with VZW phones unless they were Moto.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imnuts:
Flash a custom recovery, which will take all of a day to be released when the phone is actually in someone's hands. Boot into custom recovery and mount /system, then use adb and modify the build.prop by echoing the line(s) you want to add to the bottom of it. Just remember to use >> and not > when doing so. You won't need root or a custom boot.img.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Busnut:
The custom recovery needs to be able to bypass the encyrption doesn't it?
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imnuts:
/system isn't encrypted AFAIK

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] npuno:
Nexus 5x

do you know if this will work for the lg nexus 5x ?

Thank you
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ellisbjohns:
Worked for me

This worked perfectly for me. I had to relearn how to unlock and root an android device (required Magisk knowledge) but everything works like a charm now. Thanks for posting. Of note, I'm using the straighttalk MVNO using AT&T towers with a pixel 2 OS 8.0
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] JezD:
Just noticed a newgroup posting of WM6 Crossbow (WWE) upgrade for HTC devices, anyone looked at this update for Orbit?

WM6 Crossbow (WWE) for HTC Wizard v5.2.660

Can this be applied to an Orbit?

Thanks

Jez
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] patel989:
have u got a link?
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] phsnake:
DOn't even think about trying ROMs for other devices, U'll brick Your orbit thats for sure
[Moto E Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhishek_Rawal:
I currently am using CM11.0 Nightly with TWRP Recovery. I been using it since I rooted the device. I never flashed stock firmware on my Moto E. So, I need to clear my doubt before I even proceed in flashing the stock firmware.

Q) I have downloaded http://www.filefactory.com/file/j64ntskflct/RETAILDSDSALL_XT1022_4.4.4_KXC21.5-40_cid7_CFC.xml.zip firmware. IS it correct one for Indian version XT1022 ?

Q) I have to follow this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2756609 to successfully flash Stock Firmware ?

Q) Can I Flash Stock Firmware on my Linux workstation ? If yes, how ?

Q) After I flash Stock Firmware & then lock the bootloader, the warning logo will disappear ?

Please help.

Thanks.
[Xolo Q3000] QA Bot:
Q&A for [custom jb rom] elegance rom

Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer. Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :smile:
[Xolo Q3000] ashuchem:
First trying this

thank you avi3230 for all your efforts...hats off....& one thing as a user of this phone i would like to have one comparison off all the rom specially in the battery aspect. cause when i purchased this phone was only for battery but by this various rom you have made this as my best phone till date...(i have changed min. 80 phones till date)...can you please provide the battery performance comparison for all the rom...Thanks in advance.
[Xolo Q3000] avi3230:
Thats great 80 really :cool:

How u want it (the comparison)

U need to set all parameters same for all roms for comparison - thats really difficult.

just tell us ur ideas.
[Xolo Q3000] ashuchem:
Sorry for the late reply...running out of net this mont...:( but my idea was that...let's decide one battery monitoring application for all rom... N then fix the time interval for 30 min...n then will have one common thing running for that 30 min...and compare the battery drains during that 30 min in %..n for this u r not alone...we all will help...whichever the rom we r running will follow the same n will post the results..n by this way will select the rom by battery performance...this similar thing we can do for other parameters also like...gaming experience... Internet browsing experience.... Video performance... HD performance... Etc...
[Xolo Q3000] avi3230:
Good idea:good:

i think time interval should be atleast 24hr.

as battery drain depends upon wakelocks which occurs when ur screen is off.

certion apps like google play services activates inbetween causing such wakelocks.

so which app and which version also matters here.

we can do something like this.
[Xolo Q3000] ashuchem:
starting with photo

With sony z3 ROM
[XDA Assist] Tmckenna:
Can you tell me if my last post was in the correct thread. I only ask because I had no reply.

Thank you

Todd
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

That's where we'd point you to. ?

You won't always find an answer quick or at all occasionally with some devices. The more current and popular a device, the easier it is to find help. Older or less popular devices can take more time.

Just have to hope for the best. Also try using Google... Might he answers elsewhere too.

Good luck!
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f1fan:
Hi guys

Have a problem

've Successfully rooted my Moto G2. But as soon as I install the Xposed Framework no longer goes the sound from FM radio. The app still works as normal but there is no more sound. Also, the de and install the FM Radio app brings nothing.

Even after uninstall from Xposed is no more sound. The Moto G2 must be completely re-flashed with Stock Rom so it goes again.

Has anyone a hint how I can Xposed install and no longer experiencing the problem with the FM Radio

many thanks

P.S: Translated with Google :)
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pyr0_Bl4de:
I don't think the problem is in Xposed framework. Because I don't see any problem in my device. The problem may be with the module you use.

sent from my Bl4de
[G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f1fan:
Thanks for the reply

Have now made ​​it. I have always Xposed else installed to the normal art. But now I have let me create Xposed of a zip and installed them in the recovery and lo and behold now it goes without problems.

therefore can be closed.

translated with Google