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[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
I keep thinking this is a forum for just verizon pixel. this may work with the pixels that have unlockable bootloader. Not sure if the build.prop is the same???
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cjkacz:
Has anyone on Verizon attempted to unlock the bootloader yet?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
the oem unlock in developer settings is greyed out....
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cjkacz:
Damn Vzw!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Tell me about it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Joe T:
My Google Store Pixel doesn't allow me to tether with a Verizon UDP sim :(
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Mike01680:
That's beat, it's looking like we will need root or at the very least change the build.prop with an unlocked bootloader. I just got the Verizon version, camera and speed is awesome but not sure I can give up my 6P with the tethering.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jphillips.hd88:
Does it go through the subscription check or just not turn on at all? Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Joe T:
It checks the subscription.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jphillips.hd88:
Would anyone like to try bypassing the verizon tether subscription check by option 1: installing network signal refresher, refresh signal and immediately turning on hotspot while refreshing. or option 2: turn on airplane mode then off and hit hotspot icon before it recaptures the signal.

I currently have a Moto Z and able to hotspot tether with UDP by using the procedure in option 1. Hoping that the pixel XL will have the same luck. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GhostRider5666:
Yes Option 1 is working for me.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jphillips.hd88:
Awesome! Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
You are a genius
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GhostRider5666:
Credit goes to jphillips.hd88. Let's give thanks!!!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
I meant that sorry! I just subscribed... Newbie here lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Mike01680:
Awesome jphillips, you are the man! Can confirm option 1 works on a Verizon Pixel with UDP.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cccoltsicehockey:
I have never used this method before or app before. Is there anymore detail I need to know to make this work. Would love to make sure multiple people can definitely do this with a GPStore purchased Pixel. I won't bother with any phones I can't do this with as I use hotspot mode with my UDP way to often while traveling.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GhostRider5666:
This is not tested on the Google Store one only from the device sold on Verizon. I’m guessing tether should work with no changes with the Google Store device? I have a Nexus 6P and it just works with my SIM card and build in tether.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Samzebian:
Can confirm this is working great on a pixel bought from vzw this morning. I am getting another pixel delivered tomorrow morning from vzw I can test on to ease your worries.

Also method two did not work for me, only method one.

Any gain to purchasing the pro version of network signal refresher as opposed to the lite version for only hotspot purposes?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
I was wondering this too
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cjkacz:
The pro version allows you to put a widget on the home screen for easier toggling
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jphillips.hd88:
This would be the only advantage. The free version does not have a limit on refreshes or anything.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cccoltsicehockey:
So right now we only have confirmation on this working on the Verizon soldhones. Hopefully someone can chime in on the Google sold phones soon. Not that I can place an order anytime soon from Google probably.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
Google phones will work because they aren't tied to a carrier
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Joe T:
I can confirm my Google Store phone works using Network Signal Refresher. Thanks jphillips!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Skitals:
This isn't true. The provisioning check is built into Android. The Nexus 6P was a fluke. The Nexus 5X never worked with UDP without modification. Same with the Nexus 6 before it. It has been confirmed Google Store purchased Pixels are no exception. That's great news the signal refresher app works... never heard of this method on the 5X. You have to edit your build.prop, or you could pop your sim card out and toggle tether as you reinserted. This sounds like a software version of that sim trick.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gator Brah:
can someone give me more detail on this procedure? I have downloaded the network signal refresher... am i turning on the native verizon hotspot after refreshing? What is UDP that folks are referring too?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
You turn on the refresher, then quickly hit the native hotspot

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Ok I was under the impression that it worked that way... My bad
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cccoltsicehockey:
Yeah my Google Play Nexus 6 did not work at all with the hotspot. I carried my HTC M8 with me in case I needed hotspot since it worked with FoxFi.

I don't care if I have to do a work around I just need to know it works. I would rather not buy it through Verizon but I would consider it if that is the only one that works.

I would like to think the refresh would work on all but will wait for confirmation.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gator Brah:
Cant seem to get the refresh procedure to work. i enable the hotspot after refreshing and it just tells me there is no network available. Is this only supposed to work on unlimited data plans?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] gwallers:
You are using the wrong network refresh app. I had that happen too. Try the other one. Try the other one network signal refresh light.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Markeljan19:
Network Signal Refresher works great!

Works on my Unlimited Data Google Pixel XL on Verizon! This is a game changer but still waiting for temporary root / unlocked bootloader or else I'm returning this before 14 days is up.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gator Brah:
That worked! thank you so much for the clarification.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Is this a quick finger right away thing with the refresh/hotspot or do you wait 5-10 seconds?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Gator Brah:
as fast as possible. you have a pretty small time frame to hit the hotspot button
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Got it . A pain but it works. Thanks team.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jarnoldsr:
I didn't need anything! Simply turned on and off airplane mode and before signal came back on hit hotspot and it worked checked with my tablet and had it hooked up and checked it's working fine.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mtucker:
Method 1 worked for my Google bought Pixel on ATT. Thanks for the tip!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kilby24:
Method 1 indeed works. Airplane mode works also but the timing is a little more difficult.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
The airplane mode hotspot trick is unreliable as you have to get the timing just right.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] memillh:
This isn't true. I purchased my Pixel XL through the Google Store. I received it today, put in my Verizon sim, and received the "call your carrier for a subscription" rejection message as soon as I tried to turn on the native hotspot. It's definitely checking and definitely blocking it on my Google Store phone. My FoxFi is getting rejected as well. I just tried the Network Signal Refresher trick mentioned here though, and it worked perfectly!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
Yeah someone else said I was wrong and I corrected myself saying, I had the 6p and figured if it was unlocked it would always work... My bad
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] smokyngordo:
I know this is a pixel thread but method 1 also works on the 5x. I have a udp with Verizon. I can now relock my bootloader as it was the only reason I unlocked it. Thanks man!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Cares:
The 5x didn't just work out of the box like the 6p?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] vyperstrike:
Using the split screen feature it's also easy to wired tether.

imgur.com/YwdeDtx
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] weedahoe:
Thanks. Option one worked for me also.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] pothole:
Thanks for that info, I was just getting ready to search through the 5x forums to find the answer to that.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] hoaxci5:
Google Store purchased pixel and now on Sprint. Network refreshed allowed me to connect but did not serve up any internet. I can't get airplane mode toggle to allow me to enable hotspot.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] testinguser:
For sprint, try on adb:

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0

This used to work for the previous nexus devices, though not tested for the pixel yet.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] petewill8:
This is the same for me on a Verizon Google Store phone. I can get the hotspot to turn on and my laptop connects but I can't connect to any sites. It says there is no internet connection. Am I missing a step?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nycorduroy:
Ok sought of same here. I have the google store pixel version. Method number 1 works using the signal refresher and my laptop connects.

I can get internet on my laptop for a short while (5 to 10 minutes) and then suddenly I get the no internet connection. I can then tell my laptop to disconnect from the network and then reconnect all manually and I am back up and running. But in a short time, BAM I lose connection again.

This blows.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cccoltsicehockey:
So the no internet issue and 5-10min issue appears to only be on the Google Store version or Verizon sold ones too?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nycorduroy:
Mine was google store bought but I am on Verizon network.

Works for 5 to 10 minutes and then I lose connection even though my laptop stills says it is connected to the tether.

Internet just stops passing through to my laptop
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] petewill8:
I also purchased mine on the google store but I'm on the Verizon network. I found that it seems to depend on the type of device you're trying to use the hotspot with. I was on Windows 8.1 and it didn't work at all. I tested on my iPad and another Android phone and it worked for 20+ minutes (stopped testing at that point, it didn't kick me off). I also tested on Windows 7 with a VPN connection and that worked for 15+ minutes (I also stopped testing and wasn't kicked off). I just upgraded my laptop to Windows 10 and I have been on my hotspot for 30+ minutes without any issues today. Last night I did have a disconnect after maybe 15 or 20 minutes but I was using tons of data (downloading/updating apps on Windows 10).

I hope it keeps working as it is right now!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nycorduroy:
You see my laptop is also Windows 10. This is the only device I have tried it with so far. And it kicks me off after 10 to 15 minutes. I wonder somehow if it is win 10, cause that is where you did have your one and only disconnect. i will have to give it a try later on today with my son's kindle and a separate android tablet and see what happens.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Broadleynine:
I have a Google store XL and the network release worked great! I connected 3 nexii 9's, my old N6, and my laptop for over an hour with no drops at all

many thanks to [MENTION=4168326]jphillips.hd88[/MENTION]

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maybe but my laptop is W10 and I haven't had any drops
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] petewill8:
Out of curiosity, what were you doing on your laptop? I am wondering if the activity on the device will cause it to be dropped faster? I was working last night for 30+ minutes then got on Citrix and was dropped two times in 10 minutes. This morning I was dropped within 5 minutes of starting the hotspot but then I closed Citrix and I have been working for 10+ minutes with no issues so far.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Quicksand Jesus:
That's not working for me on Sprint, any other ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Broadleynine:
typical interwebs stuff, posting on forums like this, redditing, etc
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] petewill8:
Yeah, that seems to work for me too. I still haven't been able to figure out what drops the connection. Strange.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lafinjack:
Hi there, we're trying this over in the Pixel 5 thread too. The shell command did not work for me on Sprint. I tried running it while the hotspot was active, then while it was inactive. Using the commands gave no feedback in the command line, just went back to the empty send line, and I'm not sure what a successful edit looks like. As mentioned by others the airplane mode trick did not work for me, and while the refresh app method does work for activating the hotspot, I get no internet access when connecting to it. I also tried messing around with the build.prop file, but as expected I wasn't able to edit it without root access.

For reference, I'm going from this comment that gives the command as

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0

I found another command that changes it slightly to

adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/global --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0

...but this also did not work.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Quicksand Jesus:
I gave up on it with Sprint. I've installed PDAnet and use the USB tether for my laptop. That's good enough for me now. The best way would be if we could edit the APN, but I have a feeling like ROOT will be needed moving forward.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] lafinjack:
Just did it, the new root will get you functioning hotspot on Sprint, possibly for other people too who were having the same problem after getting the hotpost on. I ran the first code above ( adb shell content insert --uri content://settings/system --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0 ) while the hotspot happened to be off, and after turning it back on I was able to get internet through it on other devices. If you try this with the hotspot on please report back so we know if it needs to be either particular setting.

Just having root itself has not enabled the normal hotspot switch locations, like in the notification drawer or in the tethering settings, and I still had to use the network refresh trick to get them to work. This may need another command to insert/change the correct protection setting, or something else entirely.

I also went back to the APN settings through the shortcut maker and received the same error I had before, about this user not being able to access them.

On a related note, I saw some people mention that their hotspot would automagically turn off after 10-20 minutes, so I'll post this now and keep an eye on whether it does so here, as I never watched before.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cjkacz:
My wife has the vzw pixel xl with unlimited data plan. Signal refresher app works well for hotspot purposes but it has caused a couple problems for her. Data jumps in and out at times when she's accessing apps such as Facebook. Also even without the hotspot active she cannot stay in a phone call for more than a minute. The call disconnects with a network connection cannot be found error. Anyone else see this?

EDIT: There appears to be a switch in the app for automatic refresh. I believe this was causing the data to refresh on its own every few minutes. Hence causing the issue
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peters4n6:
How are you folks buying the Pixel from Verizon and keeping UDP? Buying at full price? Already paying the $20 per month extra for UDP?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Fenny:
If you're rooted, try this: http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448

Let me know.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Mightym83:
As long as you sign up for a device payment plan or pay full price for it you keep your UDP. No hassle with that anymore. Check for yourself when you try to buy through their website it'll still have UDP Intact throughout the checkout process. (*Note you can put as much as you want down initially for the device payment plan, then you can pay for the remaining balance in full at a later point in time to keep you free and clear of any penalties and fees) This will let you upgrade again to a newer phone and not have to wait until the 24 payments are made
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] kenjoma:
Here is what worked for me:

(I am on a Pixel from the Google store using a Verizon sim on build NDE63X / bootloader unlocked / rooted / on EX kernel)

While the phone is turned on (NOT in download mode), open minimal ADB and push these commands:

1.) adb shell

2.) su

3.) mount -o rw,remount /system_root

4.) cd /system_root/system/

5.) settings put global tether_dun_required 0

6.) echo net.tethering.noprovisioning=true >> /system_root/system/build.prop

7.) adb reboot

Also note, adb reboot command did not reboot my phone, so I did it manually and it worked out fine.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] petewill8:
Yes, unfortunately buying it at full price...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Me too full price, just to keep unlimited data plan
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] peters4n6:
as much as I'd like to get the Pixel, I'll stick with my Moto x (2013) until the hotspot check issue is resolved by developer(s). Maybe I'll just have to bite and get the 6p which seems to still work as a seamless hotspot as far as I can read.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Fenny:
http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448/

I am still waiting on someone with Verizon UDP to validate, but it *should* work.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Mr. Toad:
I used one of the loopholes to get a phone to sell. I then bought the Pixel XL from Google. Still have my data at $29.99 for another 2 years.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] micah_675:
My Pixel XL from Google performs no check to enable teethering.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
only those with unlimited data plans are blocked
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] radpp16:
Will patiently wait for nougat on moto x pure. Native tethering + udp works right of the box. Their loss.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] BenKozich:
No

No the 5x doesn't. I have 2 UDP's, one each for my wife and I. Wife had a GS3, went bad bought her a 5x, I upgraded to 6p, both bought from Best Buy. 6p had wifi hotspot by just hitting the button no work around, 5x has a subscription check. Unfortunately I smashed my 6p and Verizon gave me Pixel XL as a replacement. Pixel XL doesn't allow hotspot unless you use method 1 in JP's post. Use signal refresher and then hit the hotspot in settings. Airplane mode did not work but maybe my timing was off.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] agent2099:
tried option 1 and didn't work my verizon pixel. Tried both signal refresher apps. (including signal refresher lite)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] TonyTurboII:
This is what worked for me as well. I was getting nowhere just adding the provisioning line in my build prop. Thanks.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] bulabone:
Signal Refresher nor Fox Fi work after Dec update (7.1.1)

Signal Refresher nor Fox Fi work after Dec update (7.1.1) to enable Verizon hotspot. Just a heads up... really sucks

I hope someone else finds a workaround without rooting
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dkirbyechs:
Vzw Hotspot w/ Google Store Pixel

Bought straight from Google... Didn't work. Subscription check is enabled. If anyone finds a way to turn that off ... This phone will be perfect.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Stang#12:
Pop out sim. Push back in...wait five seconds...turn on hotspot. Works every time. I was using network refresher. And it's true the update killed it. Back to the ole sim card trick it is.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] petewill8:
Thanks! At least we have something although it's a pain. There isn't a way to modify build.prop without rooting the phone is there? I can't root mine but I'd love to have it just work the way it sounds like it does with modifying the build.prop file...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] nytrate1:
Option 1 is not working for me. I hit refresh, close the app, open settings > more > hotspot and tethering. Doesn't work. What am I doing wrong? I also tried the sim card trick and that didn't work either. I am read to return my Pixel--this is super frustrating.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jimmiem:
Editing the build.prop file can be done without rooting but not, from what I have found, with a locked bootloader.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
It's working. View this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/help/7-1-1-tethering-portable-hotspot-fix-t3515143
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] geoff5093:
It's a shame it requires a hardware solution, I don't use a case so no way to carry a SIM removal tool with me all the time. Looks like I'd have to be on the lookout for a push pin whenever I want to tether lol
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] chili81:
Is anyone able to use FoxFi USB for tethering in the meantime with the verizon store variant? I don't want to miss out on the $10/month price and am willing to work via USB if I get a currently non-unlockable one in the meantime until or if it get's re-unlocked for newbs. Not willing to do the sim thing every time though :(
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] indyzzzz:
Could you please elaborate? I have my bootloader unlocked. Running 7.1.1.

How do I mod the build.prop file? I was under the impression that root is required to access it.:confused:
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] aholeinthewor1d:
This mod doesn't work on 7.1.1. As far as I know the only trick people were using is to pop the sim out and enable hotspot then reinsert. I haven't tested but Beanstown's ROM Pure nexus has it fixed somehow and working. Hoping someone can talk with him to figure out how he did it and release a separate mod again
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] indyzzzz:
Okay, so the mod works on 7.1? Thanks for the clarification
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] aholeinthewor1d:
Yes only on 7.1 not 7.1.1
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Editing build.prop can be done with TWRP and PC

Without root but bootloader will need to be unlocked

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The sim card trick is different from the build.prop hack
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] indyzzzz:
Okay, my bootloader is unlocked (used dePixel8 on a Verizon phone, prior to upgrading to 7.1.1).

Going to hunt for a tutorial on TWRP. thanks :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sampson2269:
Works!

It wasn't working for me and after I tried the 5 second rule boom! Thanks........
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sampson2269:
Updates

Will this affect updates? Or will the phone still update normally ota?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Over the air updates will likely fail if build.prop is modified

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For a seemless option that doesn't modify system see

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448