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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
I did the hotspot edit back in the day when it was still an option. When I heard that it no longer worked and that a certain update would wipe out the ability for me to use the hotspot with the setting already edited, I kept putting it off. I finally got so annoyed at that damn update icon and notice that I gave in and updated to nougat. To my surprise, hotspot feature is still working for me seemingly without limitation. Anyone else experience this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gpshemi:
Nope. When I updated I lost the option. I think it's the PRL update that does it though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Hrm.... I thought just a regular update would wipe it out which is why I was putting it off. Perhaps I read wrong or was misinformed? Did I really not update for so long for no reason? That damn update notification!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gpshemi:
Idk....i been wrong before.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] stas333:
Which thread?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] neudof:
The post you quoted
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Its at the top of my post that you replied to
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] stas333:
Does not seem to be working. Tries a few times and nothing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Thank you for trying, sigh... i really dont want to root/trip knox
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] stas333:
Me too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] JUSMEJOSE:
View and seletect APN and you should be able to add new APN settings like me ...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
For sprint everything under view is read only and not modifiable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Memocja:
i am a root user, but i cant activate the hotspot using galaxy tools. I clicked on the "enable native hotspot" and then i open the hotspot menu (this menu is hidden in my cell phone, i open it with GT too ) and turn it on but nothing happend. Someone knows what i can do ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Chaz187:
After you hit the activate you have to reboot to get it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] musiqlives:
Sprint's starting to catch on. I can't get access at all! Great!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
I figured out how to it working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] broncop3t3:
How did you do it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
You need to change the Hiddenmenu.apk in the app folder.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] broncop3t3:
I'm not rooted, so I don't know if I can do that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] ericdabbs:
Can you provide some steps on what you need to do. It will be very much appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
Grab a previous version of the HiddenMenu.apk that is located in the app folder. You need to be rooted.

Open a file expoler with Root.

Go into the system folder, then into the app folder, then into the HiddenMenu folder. In there there is the hiddenmenu.apk rename that one to hiddenmenu.apk.bak.

Take the replacement apk and paste it there. Set the permissions and then reboot the phone.

Open sqlite and go into the /Data/Data/com.android.providers.telephony/Databases/telephony.db/carriers.

At the very botton you will see four ApN lines you need to open each one and locate the type field and add in the ,dun then save. Do this to all 4 lines. Finish, reboot and test. You should be successful.

---------- Post added at 07:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:51 PM ----------

Scratch that. That's one way of doing it.

Easier way is.

1. Grab the HiddenMenu.apk from The OK3 Rom.

2. Open root expoler and go to System/App/HiddenMenu.

3. Rename the hiddenmenu.apk to HiddenMenu.apk.bak

4. Paste the OK3 hiddenmenu.apk in there. Set permissions, reboot phone.

5. Open dialpad and press ##3282#

6. Select edit and enter in your MSL

7.APN settings is back.

8. Add ,dun in the type fields and save.

9. Enjoy hotspot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
Is it working for you guys?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] cbarth3:
Issue is step 2 Open root expoler

We are talking/looking for a an option with out rooting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
Without root sorry. I was only able to accomplish this with Root access. Keep searching, you you decide to change your mind, use my method. Its Working Great.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Note 5 6.0.1 wifi tether

So i installed foxfi w/o root and wifi tether is working for me!! With out root or apn settings.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
Nice, how long does it stay coonected?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
What all do you lose the ability to use when you root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Chaz187:
Samsung pay!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Thinking about flashing 5.1.1 doing then apn fix then updating since the settings stay.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Androidwarrior:
what would disable Samsung Pay is not the "rooting" but tripping the KNOX counter.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Bdozier:
I have also gotten Foxfi to work, but I saw that there were limitations. I went to their website for clarification and it states that the free version requires a restart every 10-30 minutes of use. The paid version removes that limit. Being new to foxfi, can anyone advise if this makes me visible to Sprint as using it without a hotspot data plan? I noticed that when started, it activates the phone's hotspot as well.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] kosmo42o:
Im wondering same since one of the reviews states sprint charge them terther plan. I don't mind paying the 8$ for app but don't want to pay sprint another 20$ a month
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Agree with you I rather pay the 8 bucks one time fee that tether service that will end up a lot more a month
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
If you odin the 5.1.1 back does it trip the knox counter?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
If it's the official firmware, no. I did it once to get the Hotspot back and still using samsung pay. I'm. Not rooted
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
going back to 5.1.1 put me in a boot loop.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Get to recovery mode and format data, that's what I did when downgraded...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Ok so downgrading to 5.1.1 then setting the apn then ota 6.0.1. The apn settings dont stick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
They stick with the ota to mm, not the odin mm i think
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
i did odin to 5.1.1 then ota to 6.0.1 and it didnt work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
So they know we are using hotspot. Im not subscribed to hotspot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] elephant007:
You reverted back to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1 and all you had to do after was format data in recovery?

Sweet, i think I'm going back to 5.1.1.

What build number did you use?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Id did it last night i flashed the december 5.1.1 and held home, power, vol up and wiped cache and data and it rebooted into 5.1.1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
No edit
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
So I have hotspot working and have not yet upgraded to Marshmallow. What is the consensus here now? If I do the OTA will hotspot stay enabled? I DON'T want to trip knox so I can't root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
It stay until the next profile update, the reboot trick sort of work, but be wary of any other future update that may be fixing this. I heard the s7 new update patched something related to hotspot. Also sometime sprint force push profile updates
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Hrm.... maybe I will sideline the update for awhile. Thanks for the info.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] MooreAJr:
Currently I am running Marshmallow, N920PVPU2BPC3 build and my hotspot mod is still working (from what I understand until the next time I do a profile update or it automatically pushes to my device). What would happen if I start to experience software issues and wanted to reflash a copy of the N920PVPU2BPC3 build Marshmallow update to correct said issues via Odin. Would I lose hotspot tethering and have to do the flash back to 5.1.1 to re-enable?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Most likely yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] ericdabbs:
Is it easy to downgrade to 5.1.1 after you take the Marshmallow update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] coolhandz:
I was worried about taking the update too, but my hotspot still works fine afterwards. I will also tell you that marshmallow definitely feels snappier and is much improved overall. Take the leap, man, you won't regret it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Yes just download it from sammobile. Make sure u boot to recovery after you odin and erase everything.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Be aware though, from what I am reading here, if you do a profile update (or one is forced on you), you will lose the hotspot ability.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Anyone using foxfi on 6.0.1? Does it work fine?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
I find the reboot trick work better than foxfi but thats just me
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Are you using the free version or paid?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Free, i think the paid version remove the time limit but otherwise the same? Not sure.

Im not rooted and forgot to apply the apn edit before ota but the reboot trick seems ti be working for me
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Same here I'm not rooted, that's why was asking, I did apply the apn settings before the update, but also I make sure I disable the settings on the sprint zone about update profile and prl
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Huh? Where to disable in sprint zone? I don't see anything under settings
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Will the phone ever stop working if I do this? Someone before mentioned about forced profile updates sometimes. I want to update but don't want to root and don't want to lose hotspot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Sorry man my bad all I unchecked was update the sprint zone automatically
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] daviddingle.dd:
Where can I find the hiddenmenu.apk to use?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
I had the hotspot mod enabled on Lollipop 5.1.1 and took the OTA to Marshmallow. I've updated the PRL and my hotspot mod is still there with no root. The Profile Update is what strips the mod away. I already disabled Sprint Zone and many other system apps using Package Disabler Pro so no random Profile updates there unless Sprint pushes a Profile update to my phone but I can't see why they would do that if I don't call about an issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3342800

See post #217
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] daviddingle.dd:
Did this work fpr ypu? I installed in twrp and i still dont have access to the apn settings to see hidden file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
I dont have root so i dont know sorry
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] jkpsaras:
Anyone know which app does the Profile Update? If so, maybe it can be disabled with "Package Disabler Pro"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bangquynh:
Sorry about noop question, i can change APN, after change some settings APN my phone got 3g, but i dont have toggle hotspot in setting, how i can do that? My phone not root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] n3tz0mb13:
so that the question is plainly answered- the lollipop hotspot is dead... unless u decide to flash back(or root). marsh is the smoothest ive seen in awhile, so unless you are running your entire network off the hotspot.. leave it be. or falsh back and have terrible battery life and touch screen issues and force closings and sudden boots into a death loop.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Don't know what your issue but my Note 5 functions smooth as silk on Lollipop. As for the hotspot, I don't now if it was here or the other thread, but there were reports of Foxfi working without issue on Marshmallow without root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Stank0:
I also didn't have any problems on Lollipop but Foxfi doesn't do the trick for me on Marshmellow. At least the wifi part. I use EasyTether now (USB) to get on the internet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Perhaps you guys can help figure out why Foxfi is working for some but not others. I haven't upgraded so can't try it myself yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] jace985:
Lost hotspot after upgrading to android m with apn modded before but like others have said foxfi paid version works but only the usb tether option..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Try the reboot trick without fox fi
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
So the consensus seems to be Foxfi works but only with USB, not wifi hotspot?

Can we get some more confirmation on the reboot trick? It isn't optimal but if it is confirmed working I guess it is better than nothing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
Just read the thread there are several confirmations, every so often you need more than 1 reboot or turn on the hotspot again after an error message (as long as it was not the subscription needed msg)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
The trick, for me anyways, to get the hotspot mod to stick is to set it up while on 5.1.1 and then take the OTA to MM. As long as you don't update your Profile the mod will stick. I even updated PRL and it still stuck.

I was having issues on MM so I downgraded to Lollipop, did a factory reset, updated my Profile and PRL, set up the hotspot mod and then took the OTA to MM and the hotspot mod still stuck.

I froze Sprint Zone using Package Disabler Pro and when you take an OTA it doesn't update your Profile. It just flashes the firmware.

I can agree with the masses. MM is super smooth and the battery life is awesome.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
What are the reasons for profile updates? Is there any reason I would need one any time soon? Will disabling Sprint Zone definitely stop that from happening? If not, I will go ahead and do the update and disable the Zone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
A Profile Update is good to do usually when you are having trouble connecting to the Network. Other than that, theres no reason to do one. I can't say for sure disabling Sprint Zone would do that but you can perform both Profile and PRL updates through it so I disabled it as a precaution. I can say that my hotspot has remained intact since I did the mod on 5.1.1 and upgraded to MM via the OTA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gottria:
So what is the trick to downgrading to lollipop on a non rooted Note 5?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
I believe... Download the offical sprint lollipop rom and flash it through odin, double check that though, as i have not done it myself
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
[MENTION=319356]bitslizer[/MENTION] is correct. You have to download the 5.1.1 tar file, reboot to Download Mode on the phone( Power Off completely on phone. Press and Hold Vol Down + Power button at same time once phone shuts off. Then press Vol Up to enter Download mode) and flash the Tar file in Odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Then you have to boot recovery mode directly after flashing and erase everthing then boot the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
So after the mm update. My phone has been checking device status a few times a day and when it does i loose service and it reconnects to the network.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gottria:
So where is the best place to find the stock 5.1.1 file? Never had to look for an old firmware before and mm just seems to eat my battery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Bdozier:
I have stopped using the foxfi app. I don't want to run the risk of incurring the wrath of Sprint if they catch on (if that's a possibility), having to restart it after a few minutes, and having to pay for a service I am not sure I want to use to begin with. I am sure the developers of the app are great, but I have a feeling that someone may come across an unrooted hack.

As far as the reboot and quickly enabling the hotspot, my results have been disappointing. When I first took the update (I am stock unrooted), I tried this method. I am not sure if it was something with this work around or if I got a bad update (took me 4-5 tries due to crappy data connection), but a few hours later of trying the work around, I started experiencing random restarts that became more and more frequent. I did a factory reset and took update and it worked much better. In fact, I saw a feature or 2 that I didn't see prior to the restarts. But my problem with the work around and why I don't use it is bacause I have to reboot my phone every time I want to use the hotspot. Phone rings.. boots me off, restart. Everytime. Maybe I didn't do it right, but with not able to surf and talk at the same time causes me to reboot (to get hotspot) every time I talk on the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Thanks for your input. I didn't think about that possibility. I don't get many calls so I guess it wouldn't affect me too much. I REALLY hate that we can't root and retain Samsung pay! Such a pain in the ass.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
Credit goes to tdunham for posting this tar file. There are also step by step instructions in case you get confused.

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-note5/general/rom-n920pspt2aok3spr-stock-factory-build-t3273483

Remember to set up your hotspot before you take the OTA to MM for those that do take it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gottria:
I originally had the hotspot setup and then took MM, about a week into it I changed themes and all hell broke loose. Random reboots, hitting the power switch reboots phone, and all kinds of crazy stuff. Did a hard reset and and back to normal, minus the hotspot. But phone seems slow and unstable, going to do another hard reset and not restore but setup like a new device to see if that helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
I've changed themes before on MM and everything was fine. I also did a factory reset in recovery as well when I downgraded to Lollipop 5.1.1. The reset in Settings sometimes doesn't wipe completely. I did that 5 times for good measure and then booted back up. I updated Profile and PRL, applied the hotspot mod, installed all my apps( no data), took the OTA and my phone hasn't been better. I haven't had one reboot or lockup since. Its best to do a fresh install of a new OS. I took the OTA without factory reset and I too had massive issues. Once I factory reset and set everything back up straight out the box I was good to go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gottria:
So you have downgraded to lollipop from mm with any issues? Wiped 5x, installed apps and hotspot hack then took the Ota to mm and running fine?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
Yup. Everything worked just fine. Was able to downgrade with zero issues and all is well still.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] carrilloevo:
Reboot in recovery and format data and cache
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] tayatl:
Preciate it!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Bdozier:
The issues I talked about it post 103 involved problems with changing themes also. I would change a theme and it would only partially apply. I would see residual portions from a previously applied theme like my messaging app would be from a previous theme.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] IFMISM:
Are you still able to use Samsung pay after you downgraded
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
Yes. You just have to set it up again. As long you don't root you can always use Samsung Pay
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bmckinney212:
Boot into recovery and wipe everything then reset it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] mhamlettster:
Until you update your prl.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
I thought that was fine and it was the profile update that got rid of hotspot?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
It is profile, prl won't affect hot spot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] gottria:
Just got around to doing this and worked like a charm. PIA but works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Chinook Pilot:
Anyone know if the PD1 update kills the reboot trick?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kaiyl:
Sorry if these questions were already answered. I didn't really see a clear answer after I read about 10 pages.

If I'm on MM rooted, and foxfi doesn't work, do I need to use the paid version to get it to work?

I saw another forum post where someone referenced a note 3 thread where they bought SQLite Editor and used to to modify lines in COM.ANDROID.PROVIDERS.TELEPHONY but I don't have that folder.

Are there presently no work arounds really for this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] bitslizer:
The reboot trick still work as of pd1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] Kaiyl:
does this work on note 4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] elcidroyale:
Reboot trick works on PD2. Wonder why some people have FoxFi working - I don't (on PD2).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] MooreAJr:
It looks like a new update from Sprint has been released, baseband version N920PSPT2BPD2. Has anyone installed it and can they confirm that the hotspot mod is still active after doing so? And if not, can we Odin back to an older stock firmware after installing this update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
Yes, I installed it and am still good to go with hotspot non-root. I used it all day yesterday in fact. Update away.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] stas333:
What is this reboot trick people are talking about?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] torqtube:
How did u get away with non rooted with wifi hack.

I only rooted so i can use the sql lite to add the dun, making it hotspot enabled

Sent from my Portable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
You could enable tether without root before the Marshmallow update and it remained after the update as long as you didn't update your profile. That is why you keep seeing so many people asking if it is still working after x update.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] torqtube:
Gotcha!

Do u get an error if u manually try updating?

I believe it saids something about software being modified.

Sent from my Portable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] killerz298:
I had no issue when I updated. It didn't say anything to me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] torqtube:
Sent from my Portable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] travisw0204:
Yup. I did the hack before updating to MM and my hotspot is still intact even after 1. Sprint did a Profile Update on their end to my device and 2. The latest software security patch we received from Sprint. You can update PRL all you like but as long as you don't do a manual Profile update you're golden. Honestly, rooting has no upside( to me) nowadays because everything we needed root for we can do without it and get updates on time. Plus I was tired of trying different features of the phone that should work and they were FCing. Now, going forward, a whole different conversation as I'm sure the Note 6/7 will have locked APN Settings especially if it's coming out the box with MM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5] themorningsleeve:
Ok, I've read this entire thread (and many other sites), and here's my situation:

I've got a non-rooted stock Sprint Note 5 running 6.0.1 on a phone plan that comes with 3gb of wifi-tethering per month (and unlimited mobile 3g/4g data). So when I turn on my native wifi hotspot, it just works (and starts using my 3gb). So the "restart" trick won't work for me, because it always turns on and works. So for me to be able to wirelessly tether my data to my laptop and tablet, I'll need another method.

So it seems that I can root my device and flash back to Lollipop for this to work, is that correct? I need to make sure that whatever route I take, it's not going to actually go toward my 3g/month, because that'll eat through in a day and my bill will skyrocket. I don't mind rooting the Note 5 if I have to to get this to work. I don't use Samsung Pay anyway. Is there another way for me? Or is there a way to simply root the Note 5 and keep it on Marshmallow?