yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile LG G3] rihc55:
Okay.. So I did a factory reset because i didnt know how to fix my problem from my previous post.

Then I:

1) added the same APN as IPV5

2) did this:

Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).

Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options

Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed

Start an adb shell: adb shell

In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0

3) used the native tether app

I haven't tested it very extensively but from what i can tell, i am able to tether and it just shows up as normal data vs mobile hotspot. I transferred bout 600mb as a test. will test more later.

Thanks for your help RussianBear!

EDIT:

I lied. i think tmobile was delayed in reflecting my usage. it showed up today.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Semantics:
My hot-spot was broken by LP. Devices connect fine but have no Internet whatsoever. I'm able to USB tether without issues using PDANet and just selecting level 1 hide tether usage works fine. No needs for UA switching or anything like that. Just wish the WiFi tether worked, even if it's counting.
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
Could anyone help with step by step instructions. I am new at this and dont want to do anything wrong. Plus i dont see the script.
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Dre, are you rooted? Script is attached to the bottom of the first post.
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
I am. What exactly do i have to do? Where do i place that command? This is all very new to me and I'm not trying to mess up my phone so the simplest of instructions would be great.
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Download smanager from the playstore, download the script, then using smanager navigate to the script and run it. You will need to select the su icon from the smanager's script options. Let me know if/where you get stuck.
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
Script Works for WIFI Tether

It appears that this method is working for WIFI tethering as well. I watched an 11 minute Youtube and then emailed myself a 5.5MB Powerpoint. Here are my results:

Before After

Mobile Hotspot 92.2 92.4

Data 462.2 527.1

Not sure where that 0.2MB came from, but that's not much of my 5GB plan, so I don't much care.

Update 1: Figured out where the 0.2MB came from. My testing used all encrypted traffic over HTTPS, and TMO couldn't track it. I then ran a CNN.com video and the Mobile Hotspot counter spiked. Still not quite there yet.

Update 2: Enabled my VPN, and no traffic at all is being tracked by TMO. No user agent required. Yipee!! :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Are you using a vpn service or just agent switchers?
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
Would this work with ps4 remote play? I tested on you tube and yahoo and only my data increased which is great, but my main reason is to use it for the ps4 remote play which eats up a lot of data. Please advise if anyone has any knowledge.
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
No agent switchers (major hassle to do that), but I have now enabled my VPN. All is good, and no traffic is being tracked over stock tether. Thanks for pulling this together.
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Good deal!

You'll need to test it and check traffic stats. If ps has a vpn section in its settings, you could try testing that out, if the regular way fails, but you'll need to get vpn service, of course. I'm using pia (private internet access).
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
Thanks for this. I will check it out tomorrow (waiting on a new charger as i just left it in a hotel and my vita died). I am almost there. I tried the wifi tether router and i just couldnt seem to get it to work. At least i know it partly works. Now im just looking for it to work for this one specific purpose. Wish me luck.
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
If i changed the dns servers on the vita and/or ps4, would the script result in the tether counter not increasing?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
You basically need to mask the data. The script accomplished only the first half of the problem (stopping tmo from knowing when you switch tethering on), the second issue is actual data snooping they do, which tells them the type of device using internet packets. Don't know what ps4 would be classified as. Run it as is and see what happens.
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
When connected directly to the ps4 the tethering does go up but i dont know how it works with remote play.

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What is the best way to mask data?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Vpn. Does your ps4 have that option in its settings?
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
Not vpn specific, but i think i could point it to the correct dns. What is the best vpn to use?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Try out pia (private internet access).
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
When i use vpn. Do i use it on ps4, vita, phone, router or all of the above. Please advise.
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
You could use it on the ps or your router. I tried running it thru the phone with enabled vpn before and failed.
[T-Mobile LG G3] yanowman:
Could someone please translate this into NON TECHNICAL terms lol. I was lost at tether dun...

The $2.50 choice doesn't work for me so I'm up to try anything to get tethering working on stock based Roms
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
Yeah, even though I'm technical, I found the instructions a bit vague and fragmented in places, so I can understand your confusion. Here's the cookbook:

1. Root your phone

2. Either modify your existing APN to use IPv4 and adding 'dun' to the list of APN types, or create a duplicate APN with the same modifications

3. Set the modified/new APN as your default.

4. Download tether_counter_kill.txt from the OP's first post, and rename the file removing the txt extension (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59858654&postcount=1)

5. Install Smanager from Play Store

6. Navigate to tether_counter_kill from Smanager, and set both 'Su' and 'Boot' options. Run it (you won't need to do this again)

7. Start Mobile Hotspot on your phone, and connect to the hotspot from your devices

8. Immediately start a VPN client from your device(s) which will tether. VPN must redirect ALL traffic (e.g., TorGuard).

9. Enjoy unlimited WiFi tether
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Thanks for breaking this out into steps. I was too excited when I wrote the op lol
[T-Mobile LG G3] splitfinity:
Ok, dumb question i'm sure, but do i NEED to use a vpn for this to work?

I have been trying to get tethering on my T-Mo G3 and nothing seems to work.

Rooted, 4.4.2, 10r. I would go to 5.x or whatever to make it work.

Installed primetether for 10r and it still does the tmobile check.
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
Yes, if your traffic is not encrypted, T-Mobile will track tethering data usage. Thus, all traffic must be under https or thru a VPN tunnel.
[T-Mobile LG G3] tarroyo:
What VPN app are u using with this tether? I see a lot of subscription paid apps in the play store.
[T-Mobile LG G3] yanowman:
How on earth do they know the difference... Sucks unlimited data doesn't actually mean unlimited data anymore

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I'll

I use private internet access.... Its paid for though...

Allows great server choices and encryption choices as well as TCP UDP
[T-Mobile LG G3] samman82:
I'll throw in my 2 cents and hopefully help some folks out. Unlimited tethering on T-mobile without the use of a VPN absolutely works and I've been using it by utilizing two different methods.

First Method: I currently use Blisspop, however this method will work on any AOSP rom. (And yes, I figured out the fix to my most recent post in the blisspop thread if you see me there.) You must have your APN set to IPV4. A lot of people think that fast.tmobile.com is the only way to use IPV4, but that isn't true, and unlimited tethering won't work. Your APN must read "fast.t-mobile.com." (Notice the hyphen.) If your rom won't allow you to set this hyphen and acquire data, then I'll tell you how to get it. I used autoprime's bootstack and flashed his 4 zip rom. Once inside the stock rom, I created a new APN with "fast.t-mobile.com." Everything else in the APN mirrored the existing IPV6 APN, with the only exception being IPV4 instead of IPV6. I booted back into recovery and wiped. When I flashed the AOSP rom (currently using Blisspop), I went into the APN and set it to "fast.t-mobile.com" with IPV4 and data popped right up. I then downloaded WIFI TETHER ROUTER from the play store and followed the instructions posted. I'm running unlimited data that doesn't use hotspot data, watching netflix on my roku, using my computer to type this, and I can still use data at the same time on my phone.

Second Method: Use autoprime's unicron rom and set your APN to IPV6. Turn on the hotspot, then shortly afterwards, while the hotspot is active, change it to IPV4. The APNs are preloaded on this rom. The only downside is you can't use data on your phone at the same time. It creates an unlimited hotspot for all of your other devices, though.

I apologize if this is long winded. I want to educate people and share my tinkering and knowledge I've acquired from much reading throughout XDA. I learned the second method from someone on autoprime's thread. Thanks. I don't remember your name. If you have any questions, ask. BTW, I haven't been able to get WIFI TETHER ROUTER to work on stock rom. Good luck!
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
You absolutely can get around tethering restrictions with an ASOP ROM, as none of those track to begin with. This thread is how to do it on stock.

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I'm using TorGuard. Paying $30/year for it with support for all of my devices. Performance is fantastic, support is great, and it is a highly secure VPN. Try using TGLIFETIME50 for the discounted rate.

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I believe that the software on the phone is inspecting packet internals. Can't do that with packets that have encrypted internals. :)
[T-Mobile LG G3] dreday3223:
I must say following the instructions using the script in the original post has it working 100% for me, which is why i have taken so long to respond. This has worked great for me for ps4 remote play purposes, which uses a lot of data. My tethering has remained the same for the past week while my data is at 15gbs. Thank you. Btw no vpn was necessary.
[T-Mobile LG G3] yanowman:
I still dont understand how this works..... When clicking the attachment, nothing downloads... Its only a redirect?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
No, it's an actual .txt file that you need to redact ".txt" from after downloading. Try a different browser.
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
No surprise about not needing a VPN, as ps4 traffic is almost surely encrypted.
[T-Mobile LG G3] justthefacts:
5. Install Smanager from Play Store

6. Navigate to tether_counter_kill from Smanager, and set both 'Su' and 'Boot' options. Run it (you won't need to do this again).

I follow the above instructions and it sets tether_dun_required to zero. But as soon a I turn on the wifi tethering the value reverts back to 1.

What am I doing wrong? I'm on cloudy 2.2
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
How do you know it reverts to 1? That's strange.
[T-Mobile LG G3] justthefacts:
data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db/global/tether_dun_required
[T-Mobile LG G3] justthefacts:
Found the problem. It had to do something with the apns.conf.xml I was using. Changed it to stock and it's sticking now.

Update: It got reset back to 1 again.

Edit: Do I need to keep Smanager installed?
[T-Mobile LG G3] tarroyo:
Did you do step number 2? It's needed to get tethering working.

'Either modify your existing APN to use IPv4 and adding 'dun' to the list of APN types, or create a duplicate APN with the same modification'

yes, you need Smanager installed, the script can't run without it unless you do the manual adb method even then I'm not sure if the change will stick on boot.
[T-Mobile LG G3] justthefacts:
That's where I messed up. I was assuming once the script is executed, it would stick after every reboot without having to keep Smanager installed. It's all good now...:good:
[T-Mobile LG G3] mjsierra:
Just wanted to share, using epc apn I am able to tether without any apn switching trickery, and I get the same speeds as the fast apn.. Only downside is if you leave LTE range it seems to stay 3G unless you manually reset it.. In the pic, the topmost test is using fast, the faster one below is using epc.
[T-Mobile LG G3] mjsierra:
Phone calls will also cause switch to 3g
[T-Mobile LG G3] fabricatedhero:
Followed guide and yes i used PIA that OP uses. It is the easiest to use. I used PIA on my Linux laptop and it all works. I tried Express VPN but had issues with them and this is half the price... Basically $7 for unlimited mobile hotspot ..I'll take it lol
[T-Mobile LG G3] yanowman:
What is epc compared to fast.... Also did you put ,dun as apn type?....

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I have PIA... ONLY issue with that is it can drastically reduce data speeds...
[T-Mobile LG G3] robtmsstt1:
Thanks I will try epc.
[T-Mobile LG G3] abxy007:
Does anybody know if this still works!!!???
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Yes, it still works.
[T-Mobile LG G3] The Apostle:
Don't you see a slowdown I'm data speeds through the VPN? This is my only concern to upgrading to lollipop.
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Replied in pm as well. Yes, there is a slow-down, but it's about 20% or so, if I were to guess. Also depends on the vpn server, etc.
[T-Mobile LG G3] The Apostle:
Thanks. My biggest concern is still being able to stream boxing. Lol.
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Try it out. A lot of providers offer free trials.
[T-Mobile LG G3] datawrhsdoc:
It depends on your VPN provider. Frankly, other than Wifi calling, moving to Lollipop doesn't seem to bring significant benefits as far as I can tell. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with it since I was an early adopter.
[T-Mobile LG G3] The Apostle:
Yea. I think I've decided against it until everything else is worked out. But by that time the nexus 5 2015 will likely be out.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Mikessv:
I tried hotspot last night, no apn change no vpn and it works fine on 20e
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Works as in the data usage stays the same? Are you browsing thru a pc? (Non https sites)
[T-Mobile LG G3] Mikessv:
I haven't really tested too much but it did work on my G3.
[T-Mobile LG G3] OGIGA:
I almost gave up and thought T-Mobile won this time, but nope. We win! Thank you!!!!!
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
They shall never win!
[T-Mobile LG G3] techjohnny:
My tethering through the fast.t-mobile.com APN is now counting towards my 7GB tethering limit. I use to be able to start wifi tether on my Nexus 5 without this happening. Now it happens all data is counted towards my 7GB.

This can be defeated by using a VPN, but curious if this was required?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Yrs, for now. Apparently, Legere developed a "technology" that will track you down.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Fenalis:
Hmm, not sure what's going on. I'm still being throttled despite applying the necessary workarounds and using a VPN.

Anyone have any ideas?
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Not sure what's up. Make sure and check what your ip address is (if vpn works likely). Ipv set to 4. I've exhausted my allotted reserve, but still get full speed with my vpn service.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Fenalis:
Ya I've really hit a wall with this. I'm connected to the VPN and Speedtest tells me that I'm getting 18MBPS. However, I can't get above 100KBPS on anything. Not sure what to try at this point.
[T-Mobile LG G3] AxlxA:
For these vpn work around, is the speed of the vpn gonna be the rate limiting factor?

Let's say I set up a vpn on a server behind a dial up connection... Just for educational purposes
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
Yes, vpn will drop your max speed. I'm okay with that, tho.
[T-Mobile LG G3] nookin:
Guys, I have a Verizon LG G2 with T-Mobile SIM that I had trouble with tethering. After much trial and errors, I finally found out about the tether_dun_required flag in settings.db global. Setting it to 0 works for me.

But then, the change does not stick after reboot. I believe the need of Smanager is to run on boot and overwrite the value to 0? My understanding is the adb method would make it stick but is there yet another way to do it permanently without installing another run-on-boot app? I have my phone rooted already and I have Terminal and busybox installed on the phone. Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile LG G3] RussianBear:
You don't have to use it on boot, but you will have to trigger the command each time after a boot up, using whatever method you want.
[T-Mobile LG G3] nookin:
Is there another way? Why isn't change to settings.db permanent? Is something else resetting the value after boot?
[T-Mobile LG G3] seansc144:
Please try to be a little discrete about these methods (pm or maybe code words) or we won't have it for too long. Like every other method, yeah we adapt but come on, mobile Carrier employees be on these kind of forums all the time.
[T-Mobile LG G3] rihc55:
This stopped working for me recently, too. Using private internet access for VPN.
[T-Mobile LG G3] AxlxA:
Good job using your knoweldge and education on circumventing a business. And also good job of making this product a business of your own!!! Go capitalism!!!! Go 'Murica
[T-Mobile LG G3] biobio76:
Hi ALL

is this method still working on your side?
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] TheSuperEngaged:
I know a lot of custom kernel has been released like the xcelerate kernel.But most of them require a custom rom.Is there a custom kernel for stock xiaomi rom?:)
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] areyouanand:
i think u have posted in wrong section . ask MOD to move this to Q&A section
[Xiaomi Redmi 1S] arunal_123:
Plain answer..... "NO"
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] di2307:
Hi,

is there a way to have Skype via Bluetooth headset?

Thanks!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] di2307:
Nobody know??? No one using Skype? Everyone enjoing handsfree speakerphone??? :p
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] apphoen:
I think nobody answered because they are not entirely sure what the problem may be.

Yes, skype is possible via a BT headset - just turn it on.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] Palmchen:
IMHO, why not. try using BTIO (provide in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=307220 )

and set the audio outputs on "Audio2BT".

If it's okay, please give us feedback.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] apphoen:
It's definately possible, either by connecting to your BT headset using the supplied comm manager or using BTIO. Works well too.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bob2300nx:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...orola-Nexus-6-XT1100-Nexus-X/32226277582.html

Only con I noticed is how long it took to get here (US). It almost took 3 weeks. I expected this so wasnt a big deal. Video that made me place my order:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpxuomC22rg
[Nexus 6 Accessories] eric082684:
I have the same case, it was too flimsy for me I bought the my new from eBay and I love it very sturdy. $12.99 free shipping had it in 4 days.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331414070885

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[Nexus 6 Accessories] bob2300nx:
I know about that case. Havent tried it yet. I just love the way this case looks, grey on blue is beautiful looking; a case that actually makes the ugly blue look good. Buttons are easy to push as well. You are right not the most protective but thats not what its designed to do
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Ryjabo:
I have this case and I love it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
The SupCase Beetle is one of my favorites. Its a little bulky for me, however the fit and feel is one of the best that I have seen for the Nexus 6. I have around 15 cases (Spigen, Cruzerlite, TUDIA, SupCase, Nilkin etc...) and this one is one of my favorites. I haven't used it in a while since I use my leather backed Spigen Ultra Hybrid as my DD. My wife has the same case but in green for her Moto X 2014 and she really likes it as well.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Diztronic Ultra care... Google it, get it, live it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
My distressed tan leather case got stained :( how is yours holding up?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
My brown back is virtually black from dirt despite cleaning it :( . The adhesive is still holding up but it has seen better days. It started to attract a lot of marks in the past 2-3 weeks so I reconditioned it which helped make them less noticeable but it doesn't look brown anymore in most areas. The only area that's remotely the original color is the top 1/8th which I generally don't touch when I hold the phone. I was thinking about removing it to clean it up, however I don't have an adhesive strong enough to apply it without worrying about the leather coming off. The piece on the back of my phone (with the exception of some small marks) is fine since it never sees the light of day except when I clean my phone.

I was thinking about using my supcase again but I like the feel of the soft leather over hard plastic. I'll have to post a picture in my OP as an update so people can see how its help up over time.

Also I wanted to note that my first 2 supcases were defective but it was more of how amazon packaged them.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] PaisanNYC:
Do you want my ultra hybrid with the dark brown leather? i used it maybe three times tops. the distressed tan has been my DD and the brown is like new.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bob2300nx:
Maybe in my hand would be different but I dont like the shape/look of the supcase or diztronic

From that youtube video, how it looks on blue:
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Pilz:
Thank you for the offer but its not bad enough to where I would replace it just yet. I have a piece of the brown leather still in its box that I can apply. I have a ultra hybrid with the football leather that I used a couple of times I could use but I don't like it as much as I thought I would. The bamboo is on my other one and its terrible to have exposed since it splinters easily. I've been using my Nexus 9 more during the day recently since I decided to give it another try after returning my original one back to Google. My phone has been sitting in its pouch in my bag a lot because of the rain. I was thinking about trying to use the other cases I have it giving a few away since they haven't been used in a couple of months now.

I wanted to also note that if you use the blue/frost SupCase and place or face down often or will get noticeably dirty around the lip. My black one looks brand new but the blue and been collect dirt more than I would like. Don't let that detract from there case itself which again it's still great. I have the beetle pro for my Nexus 9 and it's all also just as well made.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] thenewak:
I have the same case $13 bucks on Amazon. It is great imo.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Kuraiba:
Don't really like the case, but for 1,80 it's basically a coffee so...

Thanks