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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbob_sf:
The only thing in the in-app help that were any help was at the very bottom. There is still something not right, so if you're reading this and have said "it's easy", please interject. Here's what I've been able to figure out. Something is still missing b/c some internet traffic gets through to my laptop, some web pages load, some don't, and Windows 10 thinks there is no internet connectivity.

Galaxy S8:

1.	Start Net Share

2.	Check “Share Internet Connection”

Laptop (Windows 10):

1.	Enable WiFi and search for the WiFi Direct network created by Net Share (the Group Name)

2.	When you select the direct connection, Windows prompts you for the WPS PIN. This isn't a router with a pin, so select the link below the WPS entry field that says "Connect using a security key instead". Enter the Group Password provided by the app in the passkey field.

3.	I’m asked if I want to make the PC discoverable. I answer Yes.

This is where the 3 options listed in the app's help page completely lose me, and likely everyone else. VPN? Who's VPN? Am I setting up a VPN connection on the PC? Just read it and none of the 3 options make any sense, at least for a user of Windows 10. What did seem to make sense was at the very bottom. It says to set Proxy settings. Now that translates into Windows. Win 10 has a new screen, but the legacy one from IE is still there.

Win 10 New Network Screen:

1.	Under the Proxy section, go to Manual proxy setup and enable the optoion.

2. Enter 192.168.49.1 in the address field and 8282 in the port box. Save.

Back on Galaxy S8:

1. I have no idea which button did this, but I pressed the search button and then the Vpn Scan menu item.

2. The phone and laptop connect (shows connected) and I see the MAC address of my WiFi adapter.

3. The address given to the WiFi is in the same 192.168.49.x range

4. The WiFi icon shows no internet connectivity, but I'm getting traffic down on some pages. I can't ping any external sites.

So, if there's an engineer reading this, can someone complete the instructions so we can send some $ to the dev for the work?

Update: With the proxy set on the laptop, I logged out and back in and Windows now reports a normal WiFi connection and can even enable the Win 10 Hotspot feature.

Net Share shows plenty of download traffic, but zero upload. Again another oddly, Windows built speed test shows upload and download traffic.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anewday:
Delete
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] leyvatron:
delete
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ixcknyxi:
Yes sim method works, I've confirmed.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tieman123:
You can disable OTA updates in the developer menu. It's called "Auto Update System".

To enable the developer menu, click settings, about phone, and tap build number 5 or 6 times. Developer Options should now appear in the settings menu at the bottom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
Wow, I cannot believe that works. Haha

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
No prob! Do you have Verizon? The only thing I have noticed is once connected the download speed on my laptop isn't as fast as the download speed on my phone(s8+). Anyone else have this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
Yep. And dang, I tried it again and I can't get it working. :/

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Never mind. It's working every time now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Can you do me a favor and connect to it with another phone or laptop and go to speedtest.net and see what your speeds are on the connected device and then run the speed test app on your phone and see what it is? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
I connected it to my iPad mini 4 and made sure to test the same server.

Galaxy S8: 48ms - 28.67↓- 1.4↑

iPad mini 4: 60ms - 32.72↓ - 1.85↑

Weird that I got faster speeds on my iPad, but the speed test app on my Galaxy S8 seemed to be glitching up a bit, especially during the upload speed test. At least the ping was better on the Galaxy S8.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Thanks I appreciate it. Idk why but I got 32 download with my s8+ and 16 download with my MacBook. Seems like every time I test it's always right about half the speed of my phone. I'm running Android 7.0. Is that also what you are on?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
Yeah. I think that's all that's available for the S8/S8+.

Try another server maybe.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] djsprat:
S8 FoxFi

I had no luck with Net Share-no-root-tethering. I was able to get FoxFi to work with the Bluetooth connection, but that is not good because you have to install the software on every device and you can only connect one device at a time. My workaround is to slip the SIM card back into my S6 and use Foxfi. It is not convenient, but for me, it is the best solution. Hoping that FoxFI comes up with a workaround soon. It seems like when the new phone comes out, there is a period when the software doesn't work and then they figure it out eventually. Fingers crossed. . . .
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AngelRyu:
You should checkout my att guide I done maybe something else will work for u?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlienZombieEater:
Thanks for the steps! I was able to get my old HTC One connected and streaming YouTube with help from your steps. To get it running I had to connect to the WiFi direct network first then after verifying it was connected set up the proxy IP address and port to get it to actually have internet. It seemed like whenever I tried setting the IP and port before the initial connection it wouldn't work.

Edit: Also seems like I have to occasionally unlock my phone and go back to the Net Share app to keep my tethered phone internet-ing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Just a heads up but I did the download that was supposed to just change the camera logo and a few other things and now popping the sun card trick does not work anymore. Dang it verizon!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
When did that update come out?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jimbob_sf:
The recent updates have helped with the app's stability and the instructions in the app are cleaner. I can get solid WiFI direct connection to my laptop with great speeds (the logging screen still needs some work, but traffic is coming and going), but there are some things on Windows that don't like the Proxy (IMAP accounts on Outlook can't get through and the occasional web site won't load). Not being a networking guru, I can't opine on whether it's something the Dev can work around, a fact of life with a Proxy, something one can change with the Proxy or some other tweak to Windows networking.

As much as I would love this to be bulletproof, I still get the best speeds from PDANet+ (now owns FoxFi) over USB (putting the phone into Photo helps the connection stick forever).
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s8/how-to/verizon-software-update-g955usqu1aqdf-5-t3605756

I think beginning of this week. Does it still work for you? My baseband is now g955usqu1aqdf
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
Mine was updated May 13. Baseband is almost the same but g950 instead of g955. I checked for an update and it said my phone is up to date.

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Looks like 50 is S8 and 55 is S8+, so we're on the same version but mine still works.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Well that sucks for me lol. So bummed...... Not sure what else to try. Prolly can't go backwards with the baseband.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Channan:
Try opening your hotspot settings (hotspot section within the settings app), then opening your SIM tray. Give it a few seconds to disconnect with Verizon. Then put the tray back in, unlock your phone quickly, and activate hotspot from there. That's the most reliable way I've been able to get it to work and sometimes it takes me a few tries.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Thank you! That way worked! Before I would always just turn it on by the drop down button. Thanks so much!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] luiseno:
Did you make video?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] leyvatron:
Sim card method above. I been using that method since the phone came out. that method was what my video was on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScrapMaker:
You guys are seriously popping out your SIM card every time you want to tether? That would drive me insane. I'm really hoping I can do the APN/DUN modification on my Verizon S8+ when it arrives. My Sprint S7E has no problem with the quick mod. Survive reboots, OTA updates, etc. It's magical. I even have it auto-start when I get in my car so my dash tablet picks up internet. I couldn't imagine having to eject the SIM every time. Not only is it annoying as hell, it would destroy the seal in no time flat, thus making it no longer water resistant. Meh.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rootuser3.0:
My s8+ from xmobile bypasses the subscription my Verizon UDP sim no modifications
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moises93:
Guys, I got hotspot fully working using the carrier switching method. My SP (Cricket) blocked my access by having to pay for a "subscription". I switched my firmware over to XAA and hotspot works flawlessly as well as having my device debloated :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ruffsl:
Last time I read into carrier switching, it incurred all these unfortunate side effects such as missing LTE bands, VoceLT, carrier wifi login, visual voice mail, SMS. Has the development dust settled for the process to avoid removing features in an attempted to gain others?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moises93:
So far for me it's been working just fine. Other users in Verizon and T-Mobile are confirming all services are running fine
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScrapMaker:
Can't you just load the unlocked or universal firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] laserjames:
Mobile hotspot

I'm using Straight Talk, and configured for Verizon towers, and I have no problems at all with the mobile hotspot function. Just pull the dropdown and enable. No extra fees, and my son's tablet gets similar speeds to my stock s8+. Maybe that's a glitch but I like it so I'm not saying anything to anyone. Shocked me when it worked but never look a gift horse I guess
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anewday:
That's because straight talk includes hotspot on their plans.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mhead55:
delete

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I would pay you for the video if it works
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] radpp16:
Do you have the s8 Verizon branded phone or s8 unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aj522:
I have a quick question, I just ordered an Unlocked S8. I'm hoping I can just tether right out of the box with verizon. Anyone know if it's possible, since it's unlocked to start?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Arcolog2:
You can hotspot right out of the box. That is a true statement. I only buy unlocked phones now just because of this and my ancient unlimited plan on verizon. You just have to setup phone voicemail to forward to your Google voice numbers voicemail, unless you want the 1999 style voicemail with push 1 to repeat, 7 to deleted blah blah blah.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
So how has the reception been tho? Have you received updates? How did you do the xaa/xaa/aio?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] moises93:
I ended up going back to aio/aio/aio and then flashing the G950U1 firmware. Debloated, hotspot tethering works, also updates come in. I even received a email from samsung confirming my new device registration with a "G950U1".

EDIT: As for reception it's been great, haven't seen a difference whatsoever.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
Great, I just downloaded the g950u1 firmware myself. Have yet to do it tho. That's a great reassurance to know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] t12icky0:
I did forget to ask, do you have volte with this U firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] anewday:
Volte works on unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Art3714:
Can't believe all this stuff u r trying here guys it's been posted how to do this in the sprint thread. Get quick shortcut app from play store, search test. Select the last one that shows up. Select the network that has already been selected ie. one with blue bubble. Then click lteapnsettings scroll down to where u see default,mms. Click on this and add a coma and dun so just add the following with no spaces..... ,dun

Then reboot and profit unlimited native WiFi hotspot app.:cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] N2BTS2:
Can you link the app

I tried quick shortcut maker but not working as described. Perhaps you could give a link to app and sprint thread. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] daddymikey1975:
Open quick shortcut maker

Enter "test" into the search box (without quotes)

Select the last entry (com.test.LTEfunctionality)

Once it expands, select the last entry

Tap on "try"

Scroll to and select the entry that says "APN setting"

Tap the entry that's already selected (blue dot)

Scroll down to "APN type"

In the box, it'll say "default,mms"

Tap the box and change it to read "default,mms,dun"

Make sure there's no quotes or spaces.

Tap the three dot menu on the very top right and select save.

Profit.

Hit thanks if this helps :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thechaoz:
Not working with S8plus on vzw. When I click try it doesn't do anything. Tried several times.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] N2BTS2:
Got it changed thanks to your help but still no tether as it continues to make the test. Thanks for your help though. Not sure what else i CAN DO:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] daddymikey1975:
Did you reboot after?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jdougal11:
Anyone else having connection/speed issues with hotspot? I've got an unlocked S8+ and its dropping my devices constantly. Also, I'm only getting .2-.3 mpbs where I test the device itself and it's getting 40+mpbs. Thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ob1silvia:
Do you have to keep app installed
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ldog3211:
Get NATIVE Hotspot with UDP on S7, S8, Note 8 (NO ROOT)

Hello all! It may sound crazy, but I actually figured out a way to get the NATIVE Hotspot turned on (even if you have unlimited data from AT&T, Verizon, etc.), on almost any Galaxy S7, S8, and probably the Note 8 WITHOUT ROOT. It involves using Package Disabler Pro and WiFi Sharing, and more detailed instructions can be found on the following thread:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/native-hotspot-unlimited-data-root-s8-t3650109

I figured I'd point everyone here in the right direction, since it appears as though people aren't seeing my new thread. I've been using it on my unlimited data AT&T Galaxy S8 ever since I got it, and it even works on the Galaxy S7 and probably the Note 8 as well! Check it out!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jfriend33:
The galaxy 8+ unlocked for US (gsm/cdma) which works with verizon, the hotspot works perfectly, with no modification. Only thing that is missing on this phone is wifi calling/texting which may be able to be installed with firmware or just use hangouts etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Donnie S:
Re: Netshare app

Any idea how to change these proxy settings on XBox 360?? I can't get it to work, its finding my SSID but network connected but internet and Xbox live says failed...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BIGDADDYXXL:
How did you do this? This is the first sammy phone where I feel like a noob again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dogdayes:
This is the BEST and only solution that worked (for me). I have Verizon (grandfathered original unlimited), S8 (current updates). I previous have been using the S5 (had FoxFi) and have been prolonging purchasing the S8 because I didnt want to lose my hotspot ability. This forum and this solution above in particular allowed me to pull the trigger. I'm not too concerned about weathering the sim port, all you have to do is eject it, not pull it all the way out and put it back in. Yea it can get a lil annoying when you have a case you have to take off, but the trade off is worth it. I'll do this method until FoxFi figures it out.

And yes I tried the many other solutions to no avail. I rather do this than download miscellaneous apps that I haven't been fully vetted or understand what their purpose is.

:good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Motoman366:
Any info on the nougat update blocking hotspot on vzw tab e with udp!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] onlyonenurse:
FoxFi was flawless. I hope there is an update to this excellent app. Until then, is there a workaround using Veri***zon?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dogdayes:
Use the SimCard eject workaround. I have Verizon as well. I use this method every day, literally.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] DenaVici:
If you use PdaNet and tether your phone to your computer, theres no reason to use to hotspot. Once you have the computer connection established through the phone, hook a router to your computer and share the internet between them. Then all your other devices can just connect to the router

VPN University has an excellent tutorial

since I can't post a url, just google "How to share Unlimited 4G Data with your Router"

-DenaVici
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScrapMaker:
I'm very happy running the 'U' firmware on my Sprint S8. I can even toggle hotspot with Tasker. You can't do that with the factory firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Half Decaf:
I'm using the Wifi Direct feature in PDANet+. Works fine for my needs. You do need to install the latest PDANet utility (version 5+) on the Windows machine for this to work well. No need to set a proxy on the machine.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pacebria:
sim card trick blocked on latest update
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rlsyoung:
Did it get blocked after you updated to bootloader 2? The ATT trick got blocked once I updated to bootloader 2. My other S8 on bootloader 1 still works fine. I was hoping to put on straight talk verizon. Just wondering what the last official update with working hotspot is..
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScrapMaker:
Sounds like a good time to leave carrier-based firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rlsyoung:
So mobile hotspot works with unlocked firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] agent2099:
Would like to know this as well. Looking to upgrade from my S7 edge but I won't unless I can get a phone that will allow tethering without subscription check.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rlsyoung:
I can confirm, hotspot w/ unlocked firmware works... no tricks needed.

Does anyone happen to know what update killed the verizon simcard trick for hotspot? I have another S8, that I want to put stock firmware on for VZW straight talk.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Stefan (Boston):
Confirmed that SIM card trick works (Samsung S8, factory unlocked, no root, VZW, all of the latest updates a/o today).

Here's what I do:

- Pop SIM tray using Samsung tool (no need to pull it out)

- Phone gives warning about SIM card not being detected and locks phone

- Press OK on warning message and unlock phone (I use fingerprint but it doesn't matter)

- Go to Settings → Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

- Push in SIM tray

- Wait (see below)

- Turn on Mobile Hotspot

When you close the SIM tray, the following things happen:

1) Phone detects SIM card and removes "SIM card missing" notification icon

2) Phone connects to carrier (Verizon in my case)

3) Phone shows service bars

After pushing in the SIM you are trying to turn on the hotspot between (1) and (2). If you get the message "No SIM found" then you are too early. If you get the message "Checking Subscription" then you are too late.

When I did this on my S7 about 2 seconds wait was correct. On the S8 about 1 second wait is correct.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] agent2099:
anyone check the unlocked S9 from samsung to see if it has subscription check?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jdawg5779:
Also wondering this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScrapMaker:
AT&T S9+ with unlocked firmware does not check subscription. I use it all the time.

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Just really frustrated that I can't get XAA G950U1 Oreo for my Sprint S8 to get around hotspot. Hopefully any day now.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Native hotspot Sim card trick still works on Verizon S9 Plus for anyone on the fence of buying one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ScrapMaker:
SIM trick requires popping it out every time? That would be insane to even consider an option.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gm2racer:
That's exactly what I did, got a carrier S8, immediately flash the U1 (unlocked) firmware when Nougat was still out, hotspot works without the subscription check. Still works after I received the Oreo OTA this week.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Gotta do what i have to, to keep it free! ? i also always just leave it on once i get it turned on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] joebittch:
ok im having an extremely hard time to get my games to update off of my mobile hotspot. (i pay extra for it so dont be that guy)

my issue is... i can connect wirelessy. but im getting horrible download speeds. so i decided to try to use my laptop as a bridge between the 2. turns out my laptop does not have an ethernet plug. damn chromebook. i also use tunnelbear as a VPN. any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chambers3000:
Restart Required after SIM is reinstered

Anyone have this - I cannot use the workaround as my phone makes me restart each time the sim is inserted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jtracker:
Has anyone verified the sim card pop trick is still working on s8 or a8 plus after oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Electro2017:
Fix for Samsung S8+ mobile hotspot Verizon

Worked for me first try. under my app Tab in my settings I tapped the 3 dots in the top right corner and clicked reset app preferences. That's it and it fixed my mobile hotspot issues. it had been giving The Error could not provision/upgrade. When I tried to turn on my hotspot. Let me know if this solution works for you!!! Thanks, Electro
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] safetypinz:
Any body know of a way to enable 180 screen rotation? I'm finding sometimes my hand blocks the speakers when browsing and watching videos. Might be better holding phone upside down with these new fancy on screen disappearing buttons
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] burrzoo:
I believe there might be an app in the Play Store which could help. I haven't tried it yet. Look for Rotation Control. The first one that comes up has 4.5 star rating. There's several though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Skhoff:
My s8 plus screen along with home, back and app buttons were all able to flip 180 degrees upside down esrlie r but i can no ponger find a way to replicate this....