yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mickscores:
hi all,

I am trying to make the radio work again using this procedure:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_UpgradeProblems#problem5

but I got a problem and I'd like if someone can help me.

The problem is that I start mtty, I connect the phone in bootloader, I put USB and the I hit twice enter, but the prompt is always CMD>, doesn't change in USB>; I tried many times hitting enter twice, but nothing changes.

How can I do it?

thankyou

Mick
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] markafreeman:
Don't work that's not a problem its just the version of mtty you are using, it should still work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mickscores:
i am going crazy...I am tring the guide step by step, but when I try tu update radio,it get stuck.

I am with NO GSM and NO IMEI in this moment.

please

help me

(maybe on msn messenger or skype this way I can tell my problems directly)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] markafreeman:
in Mtty try typing:

task 32

you should get level = 0 to say your device is SuperCID if not you could try the SDcard Method http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=293651&highlight=task+32
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mickscores:
thank you markafreeman,

I followed your instruction and I vas able to get level = 0,

but the problem is still that I have Cmd> prompt instead USB.

(can it be a driver problems??)

anyway, I wrote as the guide says:

Cmd> password BsaD5SeoA

Cmd> set 1e 1

Cmd> erase a0040000 c80000

Cmd> erase a0cc0000 c80000

Cmd> erase a1940000 640000

Cmd> set 1e 0

I closed the mtty, restart the PDA on the bootloader again (HERM100, IPL-1.04 Spl-2.10.Olipro) and I sent the official old ROM RUU_Hermes_QTEK_ITA_2.11.258.1_102_6275_1.38.00.10_108_Ship, it starts but get stuck at 13% and then I got on the pc error 262, upgrading error!

I tried twice and it stops always at 13%
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mickscores:
UP!!please...somebody give me hope !
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] markafreeman:
I'd probably try the SDcard method I posted earlier at that point.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] drummer10630:
On some versions of MTTY it shows CMD on some it shows USB, nothing to worry about.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mickscores:
thank you markafreeman:

I tried to do that, but when it start to write radio,it just stops.

thank you drummer10630:

I didn't see any changes in the phones,also if I try with Cmd> prompt

when I go to install RADIO,it stops
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] markafreeman:
Hmmm the other thing I've seen people suggesting with connection problems is on the hermes go to settings and usb to pc and untick the advanceed netowrk option.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] yyyuanye:
task 28 55aa

then flash again!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mickscores:
Thank you yyyuanye,

I tried your command, it told me that something was formatted, then I tried to re-flash form SD card, but it stops when it's flashing the RADIO.

if you got any idea form me...please...I will be waiting for it.

the Mtty communicate with my Herm because it replies with the coomands Cmd> info, so now it's not a mtty problem anymore.

I don't know, but maybe, in mtty there is a command that erase everything on the radio and make it ready for a new installation.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jphillips.hd88:
bypassing the verizon tether subscription check by installing network signal refresher, refresh signal and immediately turn on hotspot while refreshing. Confirmed working.

I did not come up with this. I have been using this method for a while now and can't remember where I originally got the information to give credit.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Ssanai80:
Which app are you referring to since there's a few of them called "network signal refresher"? I just installed the first one that showed up on google play search and tried it on my LG G4 and still got the verizon message for subscription.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Scottknafel@gmail.com:
You have to hit refresh on the app then instantly turn on your native hotspot... It works
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jphillips.hd88:
Network signal refresher lite by 8JAPPS
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] samgovol:
Can confirm it does work when using signal refresher. Verizon UDP
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] joderme:
You sir are a hero. Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
I ended up adding a tasker shortcut to my home screen for this. In tasker, I set it to launch Network Refresher Lite. Then (using AutoInput Plugin from Play Store), I have it click on the refresh button, then enable hotspot and go home. Works perfect and no need for root!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
How are you enabling hotspot with this. I can get it to activate LNR and hit refresh but then my task list dies when going to settings in order to get to hotspot
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] resynx:
Currently I'm using Wifi Tether Router to hide my tethering from T-Mobile but I wonder if this will work the same. Can anyone confirm if this works for T-Mobile as well?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Here's what my tasker event is doing:

1. Launch App -> Network Refresher Lite

2. AutoInput - > Clicks the Refresh button

3. Wireless Settings -> Opens up wireless settings

4. AutoInput -> Clicks on Tethering & Portable Hotspot

5. AutoInput -> Clicks to enable Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

6. Go Home

Hope that helps!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Ok I'm making progress here. What do you put for Timeout (Seconds) as it seems the default is 20.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
I just left it as the default.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Are you getting a 100% success rate with this or do you get a random hang at times?

Also what did you use to make it go back "Home"?

I'm using AutoInput Global Action: Home, yet nothing happens.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Yep, works every time.

For home, I use App -> Go Home.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
For me sometimes it hangs too long on Network Signal Refresh after it hits the Refresh button and by the time it get's to turn on the hotspot it's too late... I wonder what I'm doing wrong there.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Does it work sometimes? Maybe it's a setting in AutoInput?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
It does sometimes. Here is a screenshot.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
More screenshots
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Looks the same as mine. Interesting. What does it do when it fails? Also, dis you enable accessibility for Tasker and AutoInput in Settings?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Accessibility is on for both of them.

It hangs too long before going to the next step sometimes, and therefore doesn't activate the hotspot soon enough after the NSR is refreshing...
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] FutureDad:
This works, but as soon as LTE comes back on, the hot spot is forced off. I'm on 7.1.2
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] andrep182:
Has anybody tested the latest technique on oreo 8.0 ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidpak

Hey guys, I might have figured it out with the Sim trick on the new update.

Follow these steps and it works everytime.

1. Go to settings

2. More

3. Cellular Networks

4. Preferred network type

5. If you are on global change to LTE/CDMA

6. Once you change it, pop the Sim out

7. Phone will take you to the lock screen.

8. Put Sim back in... 4 seconds later, enable the hotspot via pull down menu.

9. It should work.

10. So next time you want to enable to hotspot, you will need to change the network type to Global, then change it back to LTE/CDMA and repeat the Sim trick.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
Editing build.prop works on 8.0.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] ShaunWinSC:
This requires root, correct?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
Yeah. Sorry. I guess that doesn't fit in with "native."
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] zeusakatkm:
What do I need to edit?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 530farm:
What needs to be changed? I have Verizon go unlimited where you can tether but at only 600kbps, would it allow me to gwty full speed?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
You can find detailed instructions here

It does allow you to tether at full speed as far as I know. I use it constantly for Netflix on my tv and have never had any issues. I know it doesn't register how much tethering is used on my account so i'd assume it doesn't even know you are tethering.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GynormousMellon:
Not Clear on rooting

I can't be the only one who reads these forums but knows nothing on how to root. I'm on VZW Grandfathered UDP. On my Nexus 6P, All I had to do was turn on the hotspot feature and it worked. Just got the Pixel XL (from the Google Store) and like everyone has been saying, hotspot doesn't work.

Out of the box, the Pixel is running 7.1.2 with build # N2G47E. 8.0 is available for download but I'm afraid to do it as I might lose something else.

I've read up on rooting via googling it but I'm just not clear/comfortable on the process. Do I just root then I'm good to go to make changes to the Editing build.prop?

If anyone can direct me to a step by step process, it would be a HUGE help.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] haevolution:
There are step by step guides on rooting the Pixel XL on XDA. If you haven't unlocked you have to do that first (which will wipe your phone by the way and you will lose everything). Then you can proceed to root which will allow you to edit the build.prop. It's not really that difficult it's just tedious esp if your not familiar with command prompts which you will need to run the adb commands.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] wrath627:
I can confirm that this works. I got it to work on the 2nd try.

Before putting the sim back in, I unlock the phone and go to the hotpot menu. As soon as I pop the sim tray back in I hit wifi hotspot and BINGO!

Thanks for posting this. You just saved my night after a day of moving. I was worried I was going to be up all night with nothing to do!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cedargreen:
Your not the only one... I was just like you a year or so ago. Took about two weeks of lurking, trying, failing, bricking then unbricking and finally got comfortable with adb/fastboot commands. So comfortable that i could pretty much guess at what the command should be due to what i was trying to do. Some of the harder parts for a noob are just to get the correct SDK manager on your PC to connect the phone to. You have to update the SDK manager files. A lot of this I learned in the Nexus 6 forum.

I'm still no where near writing code or patching stuff up, trust me I would love root access to XL 2 right about now. I credit these guys and support them where I can. But getting started is a bit frusterating. Just look at the nexus 6P forums. There should be some great step by step instructions that, for the most part, will work here. Just note - those root and recovery tools wont work on XL2. We need our own.

Good luck man. Took me about two weeks to feel comfortable with it. Wife and co-workers have no idea. When I figured it out I felt like I had just discovered a vacinne and nobody cares:crying:

---------- Post added at 11:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:19 PM ----------

Your not the only one... I was just like you a year or so ago. Took about two weeks of lurking, trying, failing, bricking then unbricking and finally got comfortable with adb/fastboot commands. So comfortable that i could pretty much guess at what the command should be due to what i was trying to do. Some of the harder parts for a noob are just to get the correct SDK manager on your PC to connect the phone to. You have to update the SDK manager files. A lot of this I learned in the Nexus 6 forum.

I'm still no where near writing code or patching stuff up, trust me I would love root access to XL 2 right about now. I credit these guys and support them where I can. But getting started is a bit frusterating. Just look at the nexus 6P forums. There should be some great step by step instructions that, for the most part, will work here. Just note - those root and recovery tools wont work on XL2. We need our own.

Good luck man. Took me about two weeks to feel comfortable with it. Wife and co-workers have no idea. When I figured it out I felt like I had just discovered a vacinne and nobody cares
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GynormousMellon:
Is the SIM pop method still working for you on Oreo? I've been hesitant to upgrade until I'm sure it is working.

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] meest:
Sim Pop works on Oreo, just tried it.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GynormousMellon:
Thanks for the update...Which build version are you on?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] MatthewRobinson:
I'm on PN 7.25 build and when I tether, it says connected, but no internet. It used to work just fine. I have an unlocked xl with Verizon $80 unlimited service.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rastaman001:
I want to test this, but I have two questions:

Can the build.prop file be pulled and pushed back without unlocking the bootloader?

If not, will unlocking the bootloader break Android Pay or other secure apps?

I used to have a rooted device (as Samsung one, mind you) and no NFC Pay apps worked since it was rooted. Now I want to try this on my Pixel but I'm afraid to lose Tap N Pay functionality. The SIM pull method described above is not working in VZW (something phones home and disables the hotspot thing as LTE comes on). The SIM pull method still works on AT&T and presumably T-Mo as well (FYI).
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
You have to root the phone which requires bootloader to be unlocked. Using either magisk or supersu you can hide root so that tap and pay still works. I am currently using supersu and use both Android pay and Samsung pay (on S3) without issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rastaman001:
Thanks, will have to try then. Must TWRP also be flashed to get SuperSU and SUHide working? If you have a link to a guide for this, it would be much appreciated!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] coolhandz:
It will depend which version of Android you are on and if you have the Verizon bought pixel or not.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] rastaman001:
v.8.0, Build OPR3.170623.013, nonVZW Pixel (bought unlocked from Google)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Vertigoa:
Thanks for this, but I can not get this to work for the life of me. Is there any nuances I'm missing? Like timing maybe?

Pixel XL unlocked from Google on VZW 8.0.0 android
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] r0n0c:
While messing with the pop SIM in and out method trying to get the timing down I get this text. Looks like the subscription check API call. My phone number and a password field redacted.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] GynormousMellon:
Can anyone confirm if the SIM pop method is still working on Android Pie, 9?

Thanks
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mattwheat:
They never lost the ability to charge for tethering on unlimited plans. What the FCC changed or implemented was that carriers could no longer charge extra for tethering on data plans. But they could charge for tethering on unlimited plans. Which Verizon has all along anyway I believe. That's what legacy plans describe -- unlimited or grandfathered in plans that may have had free tethering for some reason or another. But they was a simple solution to all those grandfathered plans. Those customers were told they could not upgrade at the sale price or subsidize the cost of the phone on those particle plans. They would have to change to another presently offered plans. Which in turn lost the availability to tethering free and back then lost unlimited data. Till they started offering it again of course.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] reno218:
I'm on a Verizon Pixel XL using a Verizon SIM on straight talk, I am rooted, all I had to do to get tethering to work was, be rooted, download build.prop editor add net.tethering,noprovisioning true save, restart works.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mhead55:
unbelievably yes. I have a galaxy s8 with 9.0 i tired it but i didn't do the global thing. i just popped sim card out, once you do that the screen will lock, while the card tray is out; unlock the screen and get to the mobile hotspot screen once there push card in and wait maybe a second or just over a second then turn on. don't do it right away. the trick to this is turning it on at the exact right time. if you turn on too soon it will say no sim card, if you wait to long it will already be back in 4g. you have to hit that sweet spot where the phone detects a sim card but hasn't fully activated it yet. ive been practicing and its working every time. if a message pops up saying tether provisions keeps crashing make sure you click disable. then try it again after that and it'll work
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] billa:
You've made a small typo by putting a comma between tethering and noprovisioning, it's supposed to be a period like

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true

;)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] billa:
That message has nothing to do with tethering, while you were popping the sim in and out, Verizon has resent the Visual Voice mail configuration while sensing that the sim card has been removed, that's all it is.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Are you using a widget to activate it?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Yep!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Really not sure what is going on with it. Sometimes it flies right through activating the HotSpot, and sometimes it just hangs, w/ even it going so fast sometimes that only the refresh button is pressed and almost at the exact same moment it activates the hotspot w/ it being Too Soon.... It would be good if it had an option for pausing say 0.25 seconds in between each task.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
You can add the wait task in between.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] DaPoets:
Well that fine tuned the issue and I'm 100% effective now! I really appreciate all of your help! I put in a few 250 millisecond pauses.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Awesome! Glad I could help!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] mazorcajones:
You shouldn't have to bypass tethering at all on Verizon, afaik. It should just allow you.

Edit: Nevermind, just realized y'all are on unlimited plans.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] defens23:
Forgive my ignorance, I have unlimited data and this will allow me to use my hotspot to tether without VZW knowing?

And the name of the app is Network Signal Refresher Lite?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] okibi:
Correct on both parts!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] princeplanet:
I hope this procedure lasts past the next update.

Transmissum est uti Tapatalk ab Xperia Z-IV meo.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] defens23:
Thank you.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Hedgeama:
I have seen people saying that the hotspot only works for 15 to 20min then just turns off. Anyone having this issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] dnoyeb:
now that we have root, what do we need to change to enable the bypass ? (without using network refresher)

is this method still the way to go? (I haven't rooted yet, just gathering my information for it)

http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-to/enable-free-wifi-tethering-android-marshmallow-0167832/
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] moosc:
Yep modify your build prop

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Riley Martin:
When was Verizon OKed to block tethering? In 2012 the FCC decided that Verizon can't restrict tether nor can they charge for it, except for some legacy plans.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] Flexia32:
But is root needed? I thought you could push build.prop if you unlocked?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] moosc:
Not sure I'm rooted
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
On some older devices pushing edited build.prop may have been possible without root

but I'm sure root is required on the Pixel
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scoutconnor1:
I have the hotspot on, but any devices I connect to it cannot access the internet.

My Windows machine initially said there was a DNS issue, but after manually setting them to Google, the devices say there is no internet.

Any ideas?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I don't know but

you just did the build.prop edit?

Verizon?

using security?

band?

tried rebooting?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] scoutconnor1:
Not the build.prop, the reset-network and enable while it is reconnecting.

Reboot was my first attempt at troubleshooting.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] csuwildcat:
Describe the Tasker steps in detail

Can you possibly be more detailed in your steps? I've never used the AutoInput plugin, and it appears your steps for that are assuming a ton of user knowledge.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 5GSignalPro:
will this method work on At&t?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 318sugarhill:
That's exactly it. Tethering IS allowed by VZW... Except the legacy plans. Unlimited Data Plans (UDP) are legacy plans and they are allowed to block it for us. So pretty much this entire thread is for UDP.

My only reason for rooting has been for tethering my UDP but as long as the signal refresher app trick works, I will hold out from rooting this device until the build.prop edit is the o lyrics solution.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CtK4949:
Is the refresh method still working?? I can't seem to get it to work. :(
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 318sugarhill:
Works for me. Put the network refresher app on your home screen and put the Hotspot in your quick pull down menu. Mine is right in the middle of the first 6. Hit the app, hit refresh and immediately pull down and hit the Hotspot. Takes a few seconds for the Hotspot to light up
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] CtK4949:
OK I got it, nice...thanks!! :)
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] djeddieone:
it works!

I can confirm this works you just have to be quick go to settings portable hot spot then go to the refresh app hit refresh then go to recent apps and jump back to settings portable hot spot and turn it on before the signal comes back on.

Thank you!
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] funkybrunk:
Works perfectly. Just use split screen.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jraskal:
Has this been broken for anyone that updates recently to the 7.1.1 OTA? I'm using a regular Pixel (non XL) and the Refresher trick no longer works.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jaben2:
Yup, doesn't work after the OTA.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 318sugarhill:
That sucks. Anybody roll back to a prior image and check if works after rolling back? I'm gonna avoid it as I need tethering.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] WinDroidGuy:
So pay for it if you "need" it
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cccoltsicehockey:
So I can either keep tethering working or do the update and get my bluetooth to work in my car. Damn this almost tempts me to just stick with my 6P since both worked with no issue.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] 318sugarhill:
I hear you. I'd root and do the workaround that way... But I like android pay. So question is, which is more important... Android pay... Or tether. I'm sticking with what I got for now.... But if I have to choose... I choose tether.
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] cjkacz:
isn't the bootloader exploit blocked as well with 7.1.1? Which would mean no way to root to get hotspot?
[Google Pixel XL Questions & Answers] jraskal:
USB tethering by clockworkmod still works. I've been using that as a back up