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[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] stavsky:
It's very interesting for me. But where can I read your articles? Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] wisniak:
Menneisyys, I'll certainly do that

You know I'm a fan of yours, due to your infinite knowledge.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Menneisyys:
General forum here or the Wiki. I recommend the former because of the slightly better layout.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] snowrider0985:
I am on a UDP and was able to get the built in wireless tethering working.

1. Eject the Sim Card tray ( Just a little bit)

2. Open up the settings menu (not the drop down shortcut)

3. Go to mobile hotspot and tethering

4. re-insert sim card tray

5. click to enable mobile hotspot

6. enjoy tethering
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] dimitriz75:
So I take it that I need to be dragging my Sim ejector pin with me everywhere now. Lol

Can someone confirm that this works? So I can upgrade my phone.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] justinsch03:
Ok. So I slid it out and then slowly pushed it in as I clicked the hotspot quick icon. I didn't see it say checking subscription status. Where do we see if it's actually being logged as hotspot data?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Outbreak444:
Well I'm on the original UDP, with that I'm not allowed to tether unless it's on my plan. I believe the OP is in the same boat as well. If you're on the new UDP plan then I'm not sure how you would tell if it's being logged or not. I'd maybe steam a movie or show through your hotspot and check back periodically. You take the risk of using the allotted amount you may tether monthly though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] justinsch03:
Yeah. I know it says 10GB but I've already streamed over hotspot like 40gb when I had the t mobile nougat rom. After 10gb it's supposed to go to 3g speed, but I haven't noticed a drop. I'm hotspotting right now using the trick and no slowing down yet. I know when it activated it didn't say "checking subscription status", it just was on. So we'll see. I'm trying to save 50 bucks a month on cable internet because I get about 30mbps here as is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ls1guy:
Wow, thanks for this! I had already give up. Alternatively, you can use PdaNet through the same folks behind FoxFi for USB tethering. It's a matter of what's more convenient... popping out the Sim card every time or carrying a USB cord, assuming you're using it for a laptop.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I got the USB tether on FoxFi to work, is there a way to make it work so I can connect my Galaxy Tab A to my phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] karulio69:
Didn't work for me

I could not get this to work. I also have the old plan and when I take the sim card out even slightly it yells that the sim card is missing. When i go to the hotspot menu in the settings menu it tells me it needs a sim card. So when I put the sim card in it still checks for subscription status. Could you do a video of how little you need to take the sim card out. Or give me any more pointers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] justinsch03:
I literally push it back in and press wifi hotspot on fast. It goes to thinking mode but when the 4g turns on, wifi is there too. It takes some getting used to.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ls1guy:
Take it out, find the setting, be ready to turn it on and hit it right after you inset the sim card again. It has to be inserted, but before it realizes you should have a subscription.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] MacGyverish:
you sir (OP), should be knighted. Nice work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] dimitriz75:
I dunno, but on my Samsung S7 Edge (Verizon) when trick the hot spot on like described in this thread in 5min I get the need to subscribe to hot spot and then it auto turns off.

Anyone else gets that?

I wonder where the check for it comes from and whether it's possible to block it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] snowrider0985:
I have not had that issue. Im on verizon as well and im on a old UDP plan. I ran it for 2 hours the other night without any issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I finally got mine to work today and it only lasted 5 minutes the 2 times I tried it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] csstamatin:
Do u have a SD card in? If so do u unmount it or have problems with it after eject?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I do have an SD card and I haven't unmounted it yet and I haven't had any problems, yet...

After the first couple of times it started working longer than a few minutes, 2 or 3 hours the next time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] izzibew26:
Anyone rooted with MSL wanna test something out for hotspot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Daddy402:
Hopefully someone figures this out soon as I'm on the old better unlimited data plan and used foxfi at the shop means they wanted $75 a month for internet there and since the update I'm forced to pay for tethering which I have to admit isn't equal to what foxfi did considering now I can't have my hotspot on and use the phone still the same fashion and it seems to kick me off hotspot

And the S8 is literally around the corner
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] BUGL3R:
I tried it as the OS suggested and after a few tries got it to work. I didn't want to turn it off, but I didn't have anything to connect to it so it shut itself down after an hour or so. I did it again, again after a few tries, when I got home and connected my computer to it and it worked fine.

Thanks to the OP, for this, until there is a better way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
I turned mine on yesterday around 11:00 A.M. , it is now 7:20 A.M. It has been on for about 20 and 1/2 hours without issue, all following the original posters instructions. I say, give that man a cookie!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] lorilucille9:
It took a few tries for me but it finally worked on my S7 Edge and I have the true and old unlimited plan as well. Thank you sir!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jfriend33:
Why not just add hotspot each day that you tether? its only 85 cents a day that way for me after discount....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I can't just add tethering, my grandfathered unlimited plan doesn't allow it. I would have to switch to the new unlimited plan that includes throttling my data connection when I get too high.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] lorilucille9:
You can throw some of that cash my way too if you got to much... lol!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] BUGL3R:
I hope someone finds an easier way. I'm paying the $30 to have it, when I need it without the hassle, for now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Bizmaniz:
Verified I got it to work as well, after a few tries. Now I have to figure out how to keep my sim card ejector somewhere safe and not lose it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I keep mine inside the back on my phone case.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Just keep a paperclip in your pocket. Works a treat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ghostofdavid:
I carry one on my keychain for that very reason!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] FoxyDrew:
If you wear earrings, there's always one in your ear too :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] C4d2x0x:
Hello. I have a droid turbo 2. I want to update to nougat. I have the Verizon UDP from many years ago. I have always found a way to use my phone as a hotspot to connect other devices online. FoxFi, pdanet...They all worked well in the past. The turbo2 wasn't having any of it. Rooting wasn't an option, as I don't really enjoy doing research on all this tech stuff...Just enough to get by. I have found that when you drag the quick settings menu down showing your connection speed and hotspot icons, you then open sim tray, close it, wait until connection icon is a triangle, and then press hotspot icon, it works every single time. Now with that being said, will this update allow this to work, or was a patch slipped in to prevent this from working?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] lvpre:
There are some adb instructions on the sprint forum to unlock hotspot. I wonder if it will work for you if you alter the apn part of the command? The first couple of inputs are just universal android commands
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] carnagey01:
Updated to 7.1.2 and now tether drops out right after it starts up. We'll need another fix I guess
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Cyrus120z:
Has anyone tried installing network signal refresher, refresh signal and immediately turn on hotspot while refreshing. This worked for my Pixel XL until 7.1 after that the sim pop worked but was so annoying I traded in for S7 Edge now looks like being forced to either root and suffer the lag or upgrade to 7.0 and sim pop again. I'm on true Verizon unlimited data and tethering is a must for me as back up Internet connection.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] carnagey01:
I was using signal refresher and Sim pop on 7.1.1 not working on 7.1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Redactinator:
Thank you

Worked for me on my first try, can't thank you enough for this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] carnagey01:
Are you on 7.1.2? Pixel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Cyrus120z:
I believe he is referring to working on S7 or S7 Edge, as most of the user here are. However Sim pop worked on my Pixel XL when I had it, I believe it was on 7.1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] carnagey01:
Sorry, thought I was in the pixel forum. This Tapatalk mobile app seems to search only site wide instead of within the forum. Or maybe I haven't figured out how to limit it yet
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Forreddit321:
Amazing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Have you tried the adb global tether commands yet? It works on the sprint version, but you will just have to adjust the apn settings. The first half of the hack is universal, but we had to slightly modify a second command.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
Do you have a link?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] lvpre:
Step 5b may be different... works on sprint though

1. Enable developer mode:

a. Go to settings

b. Scroll down to about phone

c. Repeatedly tap "Build number" until developer access is granted

2. Get ADB installed w/ drivers

a. https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

3. Enable USB Debugging

a. Go to settings

b. Go down to developer options

c. Scroll down to USB Debugging and turn it on

d. Connect phone with USB to PC

4. Get into ADB shell

a. Open a command prompt (windows key + R , type "cmd" in the box and press enter is my favorite way)

b. Run:

adb shell

5. Enable the bypass

a. Disable the DUN requirement

settings put global tether_dun_required 0

b. Overwrite the DUN APN

settings put global tether_dun_apn "APNDUN,n.ispsn,,,,,,,,,310,120,,default,mms,dun"

6. Turn off Mobile Data

7. Turn on HotSpot

8. Turn on Mobile Data

Every time that you want to use the hotspot you have to turn data off; turn hotspot on; turn data back on. When you disconnect your hotspot you need to do the following:

1. Turn Hotspot Off

2. Turn Mobile Data Off

3. Turn Mobile Data On

People will complain, but after you run the code the first time, turning hotspot on and off literally takes just seconds.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jolly_roger_hook:
i have the unlimited plan on vzw and i have no trouble using tethering ive used over 30gb with no slowdown i live where there is no cell service but i can get 4g in certain windows in my house you don't lose 4g after the 10 gb is up it just puts you on secondary priority with others that are on the same tower as you but you can always place your phone on LTE only mode which will give you 4g no mater what
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Has anyone been able to make this work on a verizon phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] izzibew26:
Anybody interested in trying a different method? It works for sprint but it's based on a verizon workaround so it's probably simpler for you guys.

https://xdaforums.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/one-hotspot-bypass-tested-nougat-msl-t3591763
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] onlyonenurse:
Same as above. I also loved PDAnet, it worked perfect till unbeknowst to me Nugget messed it u But trying to even slightly take the Sim slot out it will also warn me. When inserting the SIM tray, it wants to check subscription. I also would like to have a video. please and thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
It's a matter of timing, with the sim card tray out go to settings, hotspot & tethering. Put the card back in and within a couple of seconds turn it on. It took my a few tries the first couple of times. Now I get it on the first try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Did the BQC5 update do away with the race condition? I need to know before I update. This is the only internet we have living in the country. :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I took the update the other day without even thinking about it. I just tried it for the first time since and it still works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Thanks for the update. Based on what you say, I may take the upgrade. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Took the update and can still race the system for control of the hotspot. Excellent! Thanks ryant35.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jammedgun:
it works. Thank you!!!

thank you, thank you, thank you!!! It took a few tries for me to get it to work. Great work guys.

I'm currently running S8 Plus with Nougat 7.0. A few days ago, it starts to ask me to install the update... should I accept it? will it take the epic race-to-activate-hotspot away? Thank you in advance for the feedbacks. Cheers!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] onlyonenurse:
I followed the method below

This does work on an as needed basis,. Is there any way to get this to be a permanent fix to tether? Anyone try Wifi Tether Router for a Samsung Galaxy 7 with Nugget on a verizon plan? Phone! is not rooted. Thanks to this amazing resource
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
No other way I've seen on here yet. For now this method works so I'll stick to it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] izzibew26:
In the sprint s7 edge guide section there are 2 methods that might work for you .1,Paul's adb method, could probably be adapted to work with Verizon. The second requires gaining root but you can flash stock after making the changes. Both persist through minor ota updates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] onlyonenurse:
Grateful in advance.....can you send either instructions for Pals adb or a link?

Please and thanks! (I rellt hate being so needy, but this is a big deal to help me teach patients)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] izzibew26:
But searching and reading will teach patience:)

Pauls-

https://xdaforums.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/hotspot-bypass-nougat-ok-t3563446

Other-

https://xdaforums.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/one-hotspot-bypass-tested-nougat-msl-t3591763

If you use the first one please be sure to read the entire thread before asking any questions.

For those who are new to XDA please read through this:

https://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?f=5284
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
Hey guys, just recently flashed U-Firmware on my G935V S7 Edge. I currently have it on 6.0, if I flash the Nougat I Firmware, will I lose hotspot? On 6.0, It doesn't seem to verify with Verizon, it just allows the hotspot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] rattler98:
Outstanding!!!

This trick works!!! I was able to do the quick hotspot ON button press after a couple of tries, but now it's on rock solid. I can even toggle the hotspot on and off; it gives me the Contact Customer Service message, I hit cancel, and it still turns on. Haven't tried restarting the phone, but even when I do this is such an easy fix!!! THANKS!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Well, we have a new update. BQF2. Has anyone applied the update and tried the race condition to enable wifi tether? If so, did it work? It's the only high speed internet at my disposal, so I don't want to take the upgrade if it blocks the race condition. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I just took the update and tethering with the SIM card trick still works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Many thanks. I'll give it a go.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] wilspeak:
Hello snowrider0985, is your S7 rooted / or Not rooted ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
Why don't you guys just flash U firmware, so you can have tether on nougat?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Smabbage:
Took the update as suggested and all is well. Thanks again ryant35.

SEVENEDGE: To your question, I don't know. I've heard the U variant is a bit sluggish and I like the idea of having the latest security fixes and what not. As long as I can race the SIM for control of the Wifi tether app, I'm happy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] NeoandGeo:
You can always install the Modified QC9 firmware from JRKRuse and still be virtually unrooted/w/o any customizations and official status with the exception of full access to your tethering ability without having to race the network for total control of your own SIM card.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
I sold my old S7 edge and got a new one as a backup for my S8 +, I flashed the U firmware and I think its up to date with either May Security patch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] snowrider0985:
No it is stock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] snowrider0985:
not rooted
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] onlyonenurse:
How did you get PDAnet and or FoxFi to use USB tether????? I loved PDAnet, it was flawless. but won;t work with nugget (wish I had known that prior to updated to Nugget). Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] ryant35:
I don't know, I plugged in and turned it on and it worked. It's not really convenient for me since I need wifi for my tablet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] wilspeak:
Thank You
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jjlane86:
This worked for me, I actually accidentally upgraded from 6.0.1 when i turned on my S7 after over 4 months...so pissed but this worked. I will just keep the hotspot on all the time so I dont wear out the sim slot...

Surely there is someone here that can program something that will allow the hotspot to stay on, but have a widget that shuts down the "broadcast" function that drains the battery therefore bypassing the hotspot subscription check?? Just a thought...I wish I had the time to learn to program like some of the people on here...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
Why don't you just flash to the U firmware? You lose wifi calling and Visual voicemail, but get rid of bloat and have non-provisioned access to Tethering?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] jjlane86:
I reckon i could, but its been a hot minute since I have rooted a phone and i know the samsung s7 root method is a little more involved than others are to root. Comes down to time really...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
Actually, you dont need root. Just have to flash the U firmware using the most recent Odin. It wont root your phone or trip knox, its quite easy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] Kensai:
Link to u firmware please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] onlyonenurse:
this method will work...but you have to remove the sim card and repeat everytime

Yes this will work if you remove the SIM card and remain active unless you manually turn off PDA net. If you turn off your phone, you must use the same process to activate PDA net again.

---------- Post added at 07:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:41 PM ----------

how to flash to U firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
Go to Sammobile and look for the G935u firmware for Verizon. Download recent Odin flashing app. Then upload files according unto Odin, set S7 edge to download mode them flash. There are videos on YouTube and even one you can flash back to Marshmallow. But if you want mobile hotspot and security patches along with Nougat flash to G935u firmware. Make sure if you do, get the one compatible for Verizon (G935v).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] fallen_jedi:
snowrider0985 thank you so much for this sim card trick.

I have 2 Verizon S7 and have been able to do it on one of them with no issues.

My problem is my main S7 phone is in an otterbox so it's not easy to do the SIM card trick without taking off the 2 cases (rubber and hard plastic) from it.

I just got my S7 this past week and prior to getting them I had the LG G3 which I had rooted and used the modified HotspotProvision.apk to get the hotspot working.

So prior to reading this thread I rooted the spare S7 to do the HotspotProvision.apk switch and that is when I discovered that method was not possible. :(

So now I have an S7 rooted that I have no need for it to be rooted anymore. (SIGH)

I'm sure I can re-flash it to make it stock again but it took me the last 2 days to root it just for this hotspot function. So I'm exhausted right now just thinking of having to re-flash it to make it stock.

In any case reading this thread there was post #43 (see below) that someone mentioned the code worked for SPRINT. Has anyone tried this on VERIZON?

Is they any apps that when the S7 is rooted will allow the hotpsot to work?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] SEVENEDGE:
Why not flash to the G-930U firmware? You lose Visual voicemail and Wi-Fi Calling (I think), but you get a de-bloated S7 and non-provisioned Tethering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] fallen_jedi:
What does the "U firmware" stand for?

Also you can ignore my PM as I was able to get back to stock on my S7.

Initially I just flashed the CSC_ file to get back to stock but that did not work.

So then I did AP + CP + CSC and that got me back to stock.

Why do you need all 3 to get back to stock?

What does AP and CP do?

Also do you need all 3 of these for the U Firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answers] fallen_jedi:
**update**

Never mind I figured it out.

Yes use all 3 of the AP + CP + CSC files to flash the firmware to the S7.

The U in the firmware stands for unlocked I think.

From what I can tell the dekstop on the phone looks the same but just no "verizon" related apps, nor the amazon app. Seems like a very minimum, barebones OS. And that explains probably why Verizon visual VM will not work on it but I'm OK with that.

Tempted to use the _HOME+CSC on the 2nd phone to not loose my data and apps and try it on that one. But I'm not sure if I should push my luck. LOL