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[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Ign0tus:
This seems to work with OG1 (most current as of post date) on a Sprint device. I've only been using the hotspot for about 5 minutes, but so far so good.

What I did:

install busybox from play store

download and install the "native hotspot unlocker" apk from the quoted post (post #183)

selected "unlock hotspot" within "native hotspot unlocker" app

selected "add hotspot to notifications panel" within "native hotspot unlocker" app

rebooted

started and configured hotspot using the new notifications panel hotspot button

thanked the OP and the author of post #183 :good:

The "check system settings" option in the "native hotspot unlocker" app didn't appear to do anything.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] typefortytardis:
This does work, as it has for me as well on rooted OG1. However, anything that triggers an "update PRL" or "update profile" breaks it. When I try to reapply it, the system hangs on boot. When it finally boots, I cannot get hotspot to work, and get the "you are not subscribed" message. Is there something I am doing wrong? If not, is there a fix/work around?

I tried uninstalling, clearing cache, and re-installing. I re ran "check settings", then "unlock hotspot", and powered off. Then turned on. The "you are not subscribed" error came back.

What I did:

Video 1 (before power off/power on): https://www.dropbox.com/s/v1fmjyibg3vykpt/2015_09_22_07_20_19.mp4?dl=0

Video 2 (after power off/power on): https://www.dropbox.com/s/l0wcttbuj7dy0rg/2015_09_22_07_23_06.mp4?dl=0
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Robalboa:
This works even on non Rooted devices.

Just follow the instructions it's very very simple.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3196917

Sprint GS5 Moars 6.2
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] raylonr:
So does this mean i can just apply post #183 to my newly purchased BOG1 unrooted and use the hotspot on sprint?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] typefortytardis:
this only works for so long. I lasted for about 2 or 3 months before Sprint busted me (I think). I got a pop up telling me I'm not subscribed, and it disconnected me
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Mr. Nrd:
Did the same thing to me, I just redid the steps and it worked again after rebooting. If you get a PRL update you will need to redo it, also if you do a profile update you will need to redo it.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Robalboa:
it because your prl updated

just follow the steps again . and no sprint didnt bust you. lol
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Jert:
Will this work on a rooted Sprint s5 sport?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] hamstrman:
Again, I know it's the wrong thread, but...

This was the only tethering app that worked with my S5. I have since upgraded to S6, SM-G920P, v5.0.2.

I saw you have repeatedly said it should theoretically work with any build. I don't want to screw up my S6 and not know how to reverse it.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] moreno4xl:
Disconnection issue

I know OP said that some have reported disconnection issues after 15 minutes or so but has anyone found a solution to that particular problem? I'm not sure if I missed it if that was the case
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] stevestrausbaugh1@gmail.c:
help

Mike can you please help me with my sprint phone. I need the zip file to unlock m wifi hotspot. my build is OK4.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] ghellebu:
Worked perfectly w/ my rooted Galaxy S5 from Sprint...where WiFi Tether app would not (kept timing out after few minutes...regardless of configuration). Thanks so much!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] EdgarTorres:
Sorry I'm a month-and-a-half late on this comment, but this tether solution works perfectly fine on my AT&T S6 edge (SM-G925A). I'm still on 5.0.2.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] erdba:
i turned on mobile hotspot but no configuration in settings menu, wifi appears name like this SM-G900FD69, do you know default password?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] sugarbuger70:
Hi. I am on the sprint s5 stock but rooted 5.0 i used v4 and the hotspot works great. But now i have double data usage icons in my settings. My browsers lag more maybe due to both data usage icons tally usage idk? How can i remove either one?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] mitsu3000gt9524:
recently stopped working

Anybody else having recent problems with this? I keep getting the message about not being subscribed to hotspots or if it does connect I will lose my data connection and it will turn off a few seconds later. I thought maybe the PRL updated so I uninstalled and reinstalled with no luck.

Thanks guys!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] ali319:
Do any of these work for boost mobile Samsung galaxy s5
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] raylonr:
On my sprint S5 version og1 avast battery saver was culprit. Deleted it and the nag no longer appears.

---------- Post added at 09:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:26 AM ----------

The nag about turning on wifi will turn off hotspot that is.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Ahmad77888:
Hello and thanks for your development. I installed this app on g900p. The option to enble or disable Hotspot now exists in notification bar, but i can find no settings and configuration section for the Hotspot. the only thing that i can reach by holding Hotspot icon in notification bar, is as the following picture, and there is no other options to set it. what should I do?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Ahmad77888:
any comments?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] khaisilk1910:
How enable Hotspot on G900P v6.0.1?

Thanks!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] redberkey:
I'm rooted with custom recovery after updating to 6.0.1 OTA. Got the hotspot working by dialing ##3282# in keypad>view>apn settings>apn2 lte internet>apn type. Leave "default,mms" and add ",dun", so it should read "default,mms,dun". Make sure to save in top right corner and reboot, that is it. It now works for me, hopefully i didnt do anything else to the phone to make the hotspot unknowingly work cause i've been fiddling with it all day. I didnt need to enter my MSL, not sure why not.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Oakley707:
I'll have to try this when my wife gets home, but I know for fact that since 6.0.1 OTA you are unable to change those apn settings when you select edit and put in your MSL. If you dial ##3282# then edit>apn settings>apn2 lte internet>apn type is greyed out and you are unable to change anything... Anyone else able to confirm you are able to do this with 6.0.1?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] redberkey:
After dialing ##3282# on the keypad i went to the "view" tab and was able to follow the path above and edit the apn. I did not go to the initial "edit" tab.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Oakley707:
That is interesting. I cannot wait to try it. Appreciate the tip.

Well, wife got home yesterday and the values appear to be editable when you go to view, but nothing changes or responds to clicks or holds. I wonder if some sort of PRL / profile update changed something on her device...? Thanks anyway.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] khaisilk1910:
I don't understand step "apn2 lte internet" ?

Like attached file?

I'm rebooted, but not effect
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jt323bd:
I too cannot change APN Type. Is this the only simple native hotspot fix?

What are others doing?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] aximmaxim:
I was able to edit the settings, but I don't see any changes upon reboot. Where would I find the hotspot if it worked?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] raylonr:
Go to setting , hotspot, hit on.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] nighthammer:
I have a friend who's phone is updated to MM already. I have been unsuccessful in editing the APN settings. Is there any way of manually editing this? Any assistance would be appreciated.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] dmolavi:
worked for me on a rooted PCA (6.0.1) build.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] tvsamson:
Will this or Galaxt tools work on stock touch wiz 6.0 PCA?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] nyckid211:
Galaxy Tools? Yes. Just did it myself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9McArsqB-2U
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jfogle01:
Would you happen to have a hotspot unlocker zip for mm 6.0.1 with the pd2 build? If not, could you help me out and maybe lead me in the right direction? Much appreciated!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] MrWaldguy:
Sadly, no Wifi Hotspot to be found.

I'm new at this. First root w twrp ever yesterday on S5 G900P.04 MM 6.0.1.

I am in Canada, and purchased this as a refurbished unlocked phone.

Hotspot is allowed by my carrier. There is no app for it in the system, anywhere, no buttons, etc.

Tries:

1. Attempted various non-root solutions and some allow a limited connection of sorts, but no real functionality - eg. internet access.

2. Tried version 4 of apk at first post. Only first three buttons show active.

Can I get this working with a different ROM? rollback to lollipop? Any help would be awesome!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] andrew2432:
Got your msl? ##data# and add dun to your apn settings after mms and something else...shows tethering app usage in data usage, worried about the bill
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] MrWaldguy:
Thanks.

I tried adding APN settings. Didn't work.

I finally changed out the OS to a stable CM13 build I now have Hotspot.

Now, with the death of CM, I may have to use Legacy or something else in the future.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] andrew2432:
OK mine was weird, I used mutiple methods that got my icon unlocked then kinda by worked then one day I added dun, now it works. It DOES show tethering app with 4gb of data usage...:/ which snapshot did you use?? It seems like it will be identical just no cyanogen Inc financing
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] MrWaldguy:
Ya, I won't worry about updating... maybe to Nougat in the future.

My Snapshot was the October release from here: cyanogenmod.org (can't post link)

Name is: cm-13.0-20161013-SNAPSHOT-ZNH5YAO21M-kltespr

I think the downloads still work as of today anyway. Downloaded and saved.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Raygray20:
Newbie to ROOT

Ive read a lot about rooting for some years now but it is only today that i finally rooted my phone. I also used this apk and followed the directions with busybox it all worked great. Thanks... now to see what more i can do!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] andrew2432:
Now check out custom ROMs, stock Samsung is horrible!!! You will not regret it, I was nervous to do it and now I flash anything I find lol
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Third Eye Ninja:
So this is working for the latest 6.0.1 mm? Because ive just learned that i cannot go back to LP and the MOAR rom with this new s5 i bought (PH3) :crying::crying::crying: and i need my unlimited hotspot back!

Why android?...... why??? :(:(
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] andrew2432:
Is this true? I thought you could use Odin to flash Sam mobile ok4 firmware and have stock ok4 build (last LP)
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Bazirker:
I have no idea what adding ",dun" does, but it worked. Thanks!!!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Khan Mahsood:
Hi there,

i have s5 g900pvpc3cqc1 and it does not have hot spot in settings how to fix it if possible? plz help me.

thanks
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] raylonr:
If you do not have a hotspot icon when you hit settings, quick settings or somewhere else in setting then your cell phone provider has probably disabled it. It shows on my Sprint G5 under settings, quick settings. I have version 6.01 also, which l think is the last version Samsung released.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
Currently not working on stock odexed NK4. Do I only need to install BusyBox or do I also need to remove and re-install SQLite? Either way, good work Mike.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Not having busybox "might" make the slqite install fail, or it might just report a false positive for failure, I am not 100% sure yet.

If you have the time, please test just busybox first, and if that fails then BB and sqlite. Let me know what works, I have a lot of stuff on the burner and haven't really planned on moving backwards off lollipop to test. I would like to have support for pre-lollipop though so if you could test and report back that would be awesome. Let me know if you get stuck and need me to dig in on anything.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jamessula:
Installing busybox did fix the sqlite install error for for me (NE5).

After a restart, hotspot does work but I do get kicked off within seconds for not having hotspot service.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Did you re-run all the buttons in the app after installing busybox, and then restart?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jamessula:
Hello. I did re-run all the buttons and restart. All are successful.

Hotspot activates but an "MIP:67" error and a "Hotspot Error" pop up within seconds and terminate the connection.

Thanks!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
Same (NK4). Hit the top 3 buttons again too.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Hrm, assuming both of you are on Sprint? Can you send the diagnostic report? Hit menu and it should be in there, it should give me a little more info.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jamessula:
Yes, on Sprint. Diagnostic email sent!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
Done.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
Hotspot is working now. Installed BusyBox then installed SQLite Installer. After that, I pressed the 3 buttons on the Hotspot Unlocker app and rebooted. All good.

Edit: [MENTION=3585663]miked63017[/MENTION] is it cool to uninstall BusyBox and SQLite Installer after the unlock?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Technically it should be fine since i dont think it will actually uninstall sqlite binary. Over time you may need to rerun the unlock button so it would be better to keep them around unless they are taking up too much space. I will try to include all needed binaries with my app at some point, at least thats the goal. Sorry to be so vague but its hard to give a solid yes or no. IMO busybox always comes in handy, and so does having a sqlite binary on the phone, but I also run a lot of stuff in the terminal or over adb so YMMV
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
What rom are you running again? Also, you may have mentioned it already but is this on an s5 or are you testing on a different device?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jamessula:
Hi, Im using an S5 on Sprint that is rooted but stock 4.4.2.

Hope that helps. Thanks!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Not too much unfortunately, 44.2 is the version I actually originally found out how to do this on, on my s5 when I first got it. Were you able to do what I suggested in email? Try running iptables -F as root, then see if the hotspot works?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
Trying to get this app loaded on my sister's S5 but can't install BusyBox. Tells me it "could not verify the integrity of the binary selected to be installed and as a result installation will not occur for the safety of your device."

Any suggestions?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Never seen that before, is it possible its already been installed? Is she on a custom ROM or stock?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
The app says BusyBox isn't installed. She's on stock NK4, odexed. I'm going to try just installing the SQLite binaries and see what happens.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Let me know how it works out. I finally got a stable cm12 build, so I will spend some time on the app now. I am going to build in a check for every needed binary and now that I got working cm11 and cm12 builds I can easily make my own binaries. I know I could use the ndk but I always found it easier in the build system. Should be more updates for this soon.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jamessula:
Hello. Ive been careful to follow your instructions and everything does seem to install just fine. I have run the first 4 buttons on your app (start hot spot is greyed out). I have installed busybox and sqlite and have run iptables -F through the terminal emulator. Selecting Wi-Fi Hotspot still activates but the "Hotspot error" disconnects me after a second or two.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Y.G.:
Installed the binaries through SQLite Installer, enabled the first the buttons in your app and voila, working hotspot!

Not sure why BusyBox wouldn't install but it seems like it already was. Weird. Either way, good work Mike.

Side note: didn't realize you were a Missouri native also. I'm up in KC. Always nice to see people from around my way on here.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Does it give you any more details on the error? Can you do a logcat while starting the hotspot and send it over?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Yeah a few hours between us, but not too far :)
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] chris21667:
Hi mike i am hving the same problem runs into error and states i dont have Subscription to tether i hve the lollipop leak have root amd busybox i sent a error report to u hope u get back with me soon.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
2 things I notice, it looks like busybox isn't installed. And the second one looks like you might be on boost mobile?

If you are on boost I will have to do a quick update to the app, I can probably get to it tomorrow. Please do verify if I am right or not, and install busybox if its not. The unlock won't work for boost until I update it, you are the first to try AFAIK.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] chris21667:
This is correct i am on boost mobile i do have busybox installed no change so idk but u said u need to do a update.

Thanks for getting bavk to me so quickly.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
The busybox guess was just based on the output saying sqlite not found, this usually means its not installed or the which command is not installed. Which is part of busybox and from the looks of the output sqlite is there. While you wait for the update can you try running which in a terminal emulator or over adb, just type

which which

And hit enter and paste the output. I am on central time, us, and will probably have some time in the morning to get the boost stuff in place.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] chris21667:
Thanks mike

It will big help i did expect it to work as the nkd lollipop build did work with no problems was expecting this to work did have problems with the root on the nkd build but after some time playing with it got it to work but do still have knox pop ups still
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
I uploaded a new version, 0.2, that should work for Boost mobile. I honestly did not test it because I am still running my cm12 build, so please do let me know if all is working as expected. It should work on Boost and Sprint now, so if any Sprint users have a chance to test the new version to make sure things still work as expected that would be a big help too.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] chris21667:
The hotspot turns on but the Knox error still comes up it works I can tether just error still pops up also it works I just can't touch my phone other then that it works I can tether to my tablet perfectly on lte
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
AFAIK there's not much that can be done about the Knox error without using something flashable. I could be wrong though. I just disregard the errors when they pop up honestly. I will look into Knox further, but for now there are a few other things I want to do first that might avoid the Knox problem all together.

For now the best I can say is swipe the Knox warning away.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] chris21667:
I will try to do this and see what happens
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] pjminn:
Getting past Busybox and Sqlite issues

In case it helps others, here is how I got it to work.

1.	Root using: Towelroot

2.	Installed: Xposed framework

3.	Installed: Wanam Xposed

... Checked > System: Disable tether provisioning: (Don't do this! I read somewhere to try this but it didn’t work)

4.	Read this thread

5.	Installed Busybox with “BusyBox X”: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete

6.	Installed GS5HotspotUnlocker-0.2.apk

... Ran but it was unable to correctly install Sqlite

7.	Installed Sqlite with “SQLite Installer for Root” : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ptSoft.util.sqlite3forroot&hl=en

8.	Reran GS5 Native Hotspot Unlocker: It found Sqlite and ran without errors.

... Turned on Hotspot but still got the Sprint Hotspot error message. :confused:

9.	Un Checked > System: Disable tether provisioning in Wanam. Rebooted ;)

10.	Reran GS5 Native Hotspot Unlocker: !!!!Success!!!! :)

Thanks Mike!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Good info, thx. I think all the xposed stuff can be skipped, as you mentioned, especially on lollipop unless they got it working on lollipop.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] jamessula:
Sorry for the delay. I gave up after dozens of attempts to get hotspot working. Tonight, I ran it one more time to send you the logcat and of course it's worked perfectly! If I do ever figure out what was blocking the connection, I'll let you know.

Thanks again!!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Hippie459MN:
Well, I got your app working on NE5 just fine. For whatever reason, both your app and SQlite Installer were installing it (SQlite) properly but the permissions were not getting set properly for me. I manually changed the permissions to 755 and then re-ran the app and everything worked but got the subscription error but a simple reboot fixed it. All is good here with it so far. :) I dont hardly use it but nice to have if I do need it.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Yeah ever since I moved back to civilization I don't use it too much either, but its definitely handy when you need it for something random. Do you recall what the perms were before you changed them? My app should set them to 777, and I am wondering if it was being set and just not working, or if it was not getting set to 777 at all?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Just wanted to update you guys, still got stuff in the works I have been testing and they havent been working yet. Still more to come
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] joda08:
Working over here after installing sqlite for root

was running into the sqlite error after installing busybox and with no luck. i installed the app sqlite installer for root and tried again and it worked first try. :laugh:
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Hippie459MN:
To be honest I do not recall but I did set them to 775 if I remember right. Even sqlite installer was not setting it right to work even though it was reporting it was installed successfully. I dont have my phone handy in front of me to look at what I have it set at now but I will look in a bit and report back.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] mentorkyrom:
Yes! Thank you!

Thank you thank you thank you.

As a side note. I had to search on the Play Store for "root sql" because your app failed to install it by itself (sqlite installer for root) , it installed the binary for me, then using your app I started from the top and it recognized the sql binary and said to proceed. I then "unlocked" using second button and it said it succeeded, the button up top worked as well (3rd button).

I then turned on hot spot and KABOOM, no annoying pay me more $$$ from sprint!

P.S. The bottom 2 buttons on the app for "start hotspot" and whatever the other one is don't work (they're greyed out) but I assumed maybe that's for future use.

P.P.S. I used the .2 version.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] miked63017:
Yeah the greyed out buttons are for future use, hopefully the short term future. Still working on it, just not making much headway at the moment.