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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dirtyfingers:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ScottIsMyName:
I can assure you I have a grandfathered UDP with Verizon (which I now pay $50/month for instead of $30/month.

I can also assure you I'm not paying for any extra tethering package.

I believe the magic is that I did the Android Data Transfer tool (first time ever doing it) from an original Pixel XL that was rooted and modified to bypass the provisioning check. I believe the data transfer tool copied that provisioning bypass over to the new Pixel 2. As someone above mentioned, it's simply a setting that gets inserted to a sql database.

If I really wanted to be sure I could wipe my phone and start fresh to verify it wouldn't work anymore, but I don't feel like doing any of that. If any of you that don't have it working have a previous phone with tethering unlocked it might be worth a shot using the data transfer tool (and only choosing to copy system settings).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
I'm praying the workaround comes ASAP
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
Thanks for contributing! Did you by chance bootloader unlock your phone before that setup? I am wondering if I tweak my build prop on my Nexus 6P and try again if I might have the same experience you did.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
Can't say on the tether issue yet as I don't have my P2XL until later. However as for the sim card. Yes you just take your old and put in the new. That easy. Not sure the size of the s6 card but if for any reason it is smaller or bigger you can google up adapters or cutters. If memory is correct should be same size.

As for tether. That's obviously in the air right now. I'm going to try the copy over methods here. Worse case will wait for root and go that route. Also some possible other options that i read in the original pixel threads. Not sure if they work on new one though.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] flooritnfly:
I'll have to try and post a pic of my SIM card this weekend when I have time
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jj3699:
wctaylor79 , is correct.

But flooritnfly, if you want to avoid cutting your SIM if the S6 has a mini SIM, Verizon will swap out a mini for nano SIM card for free!

Just swing by a retail store, they will look up your account, and transfer everything over to the new SIM.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Normandroid:
To everyone confused about tether out of the box, here's my experience.

Got my Pixel 2 XL 2 days ago. On the original UDP with Verizon. Have not, and will not ever pay extra for the ability to tether. Last phone was Nexus 6 unlocked bootloader, running Pure Nexus. Had hotspot named and set up on the Nexus by changing the build prop. Took the Sim card out of the Nexus, placed into the Pixel, did the data transfer for ALL the available options. Not able to tether now with the Pixel. Will wait patiently for twrp or root method to mod the build prop again.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
I was never able to tether with my first pixel. either had to flash custom ROM or do the build prop deal. I'm also on the old UDP plan. You can always try flashing that new beta magisk which doesn't take a recovery. You just be taking a chance not having a factory image if you get stuck
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ScottIsMyName:
Yes, first thing I did was unlock my bootloader (which of course wipes your device). I then used the data transfer tool on initial setup from my rooted Pixel XL

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The new magisk requires you to input a stock boot.img file which we don't have yet since Google hasn't posted factory images.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
I'm just swinging in the dark here but could you backup your stock boot image with Flashfire right now?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] txyaloo:
I did a data transfer from an unlocked MotoX Pure that tethered with no issues. Unable to tether on the 2XL. Pixel is staying in the box until root is available to turn off the tether provision.

Pretty disappointing an unlocked non-carrier branded phone has a tether provision check.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ScottIsMyName:
Flashfire requires root :)

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I'm not sure why you think any phone would come without that provision check? It's up to your mobile provider whether or not you're able to tether using the data plan, not the phone maker, so a check has to be done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
Yeah you're right I don't know what I was thinking. About Flash Fire
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Travisdroidx2:
They will have root soon enough I am sure and then it is a simple build prop change. It's been the same for every Nexus device I have had. Phone just got released let's have a little patience.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] txyaloo:
Does it? My X Pure out of the box had no tether check. Lots of other phones also don't check for tethering. It should be on the carriers to police their system, not the phone manufacturers.

Either way, root will solve it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
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[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
I ended up just adding to my Verizon account. Have grandfathered UD but with current promotion they charge $25 a month and after all my discounts cost me only $20 for the tether. To important for me to have right away. Doesn't mess with my UDP. Won't have to tote my Moto X with me just for tether. Once root is a go and kinks worked out i can remove and go back to free. Honestly little extra a month for no issues tether not that bad of a deal. I know the $50 a month they now charge for data is steep, but after all my discounts. Including legit tether and UDP still only right over $100 a month. For my services and other options in my area not a bad deal for me.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cedargreen:
Exactly. I have GDUP and will have to unlock bootloader, and either root, edit build prop, or wait for custom rom with no root. Will probs root first then install custom rom when available (looking at you pure nexus!!). I really enjoyed not having to root for tethering, hotspot. Just install custom rom with build prop already edited and good to go.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
Update on my experiments coming from Nexus 6P to the XL 2.

I edited the build prop on my 6P to have the no tethering

Bootloader unloaded the XL 2

Took sim out of both

Did the google phone transfer thing with all data/apps

Tethering did the provision check and failed

Wiped/factory reset phone again

No sims in

Did the google phone transfer thing with only phone settings, no apps etc

Tethering did the provision check and failed

So maybe what is transfering over from the Pixel 1 from the build prop is not working for the 6P.

Guess I am leaving phone on shelf until I can get root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Jexx11:
Are you able to use Android Pay while running pure Nexus? It's been forever since I've tried out a custom rom. I've got my bootloader unlocked now on my XL2 just waiting for Magisk or a way to edit build.prop so I can get tethering back.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
There has got to be another option. Any additional apps out there? pdanet maybe?

I tried calling Verizon to add the tethering to Mt account while keeping the UDP. They essentially told me i couldn't do that without losing my UDP. I'm going back to moto pure I think until someone has a solution...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Sounds like the folks in the oixel2 forum have a workaround:

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/help/unlocked-pixel-2-perform-entitlement-t3691947

Can anyone replicate this? Not working for me...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Born<ICs:
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Geeze! Called Vz? Don't mess with your UDP. It's like gold. As soon as factory images come out, maybe sooner, chances are root will be available. Then just do the edits in build.prop and terminal emulator.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
I added to my plan and didn't touch my UDP. It is a feature. I would not call Verizon. You can add through the Verizon app or I did it online. Logged onto my account and added the feature. My UDP still intact and i can tether all day no problems. Yes i will be charged for it. However they have a promo right now for $25 and then after my discounts from work it's around $20 a month for me. Less than a dollar a day. Worth it to me for how much i use it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Okay thanks for the clarification. I will try to do it through the app. However, I still think it's worth trying to work around that the people on the pixel 2 forums have found. That being said after trying to soft boot the phone 2 times now I cannot get that method to work.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
Yeah I'll probably dump the add on when we get some solid options. Just needing and not wanting to carry my Pure and switch sims when in the car.. paying a little works. ?

Not sure where to go in app but from website. Log into account. Go to my plans & services. Then manage products and apps. Then look for 4g mobile hotspot. Normally $30. Mine is $25 before corporate discount. Add to your account. Won't change your plan or UDP.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Okay thanks. Honestly I might try the other work around a little bit more. I agree with you, there is absolutely no reason that that should change the plan, although I am literally just so paranoid about making any changes to the account that might possibly jeopardize things... I know that I will lose the grandfathered unlimited data at some point, I just really don't want to make any account changes. Yes, I know that that is being paranoid
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cedargreen:
Yeah, twrp or fastboot then flash room. Long as no root.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Jexx11:
Hmm I have my XL2 bootloader unlocked right now and obviously no root and Android Pay fails because it tells me the bootloader is unlocked and not secure or something like that.

Did something change by chance, because I could have sworn on my previous phone Android Pay worked just fine with an unlocked bootloader before I rooted it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
Yes. Without something hiding that it your bootloader is unlocked Android Pay won't work. Magisk and other things work great when you get root. Before that unlocked fails safety net check and won't let Android Pay work. Outside of tether. That's the reason i just paid to add tether to mt Verizon account. I was unlocked. Just did same method as unlock. Changed to lock. Yes wipes again. Setup and just added LTE tether for $20 some bucks and moved on. Once root and stuff gets stable will revisit.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
A bunch of people are getting around the provision check on the Pixel2 forums. I just can't replicate on the XL2. Anyone else have luck?

https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/help/unlocked-pixel-2-perform-entitlement-t3691947/page2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] smooth781:
I have an alltel plan with UDP and added tethering to my account.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cedargreen:
Android Pay worked with my Google Play ordered Pixel XL, unlocked bootloader and Pure Nexus. No root or Magisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wctaylor79:
Right. You installed pure nexus. If you just flat unlock your bootloader and nothing else it will trip safety net checks for Android Pay. Only way around is to install something else that won't trip safety net check.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] synplex:
Just Pop your Sim card out and back in while have the tether page open. Once your sim card is back in, activate (turn on) the tethering app within seconds. It may take 1-2 tries but it always worked for me on my Pixel!

Done.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Doesn't seem to be working on this model
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
I tried multiple ways to try to sneak in turning on hotspot while coming out of reboot, airplane mode, hidden settings turning off the radio, no luck to get it turn on without the provisioning message
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Ditto same here. desperately praying someone figures out a workaround ASAP
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JedixJarf:
Did you try pdanet?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Yes, finally got the Bluetooth tethering to work, that's it though. Super slow
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] JedixJarf:
Wired tethering not working with pdanet client on PC?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Perry977:
[MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION] does all the bands work on verizon? Band 4 13 2 etc
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
How can I check? Any reason it would be different from Pixel 2?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Perry977:
I dont know about pixel 2.. Never used it.. I have htc U11 currently.. And verizon and htc could never get their sh*t straight.. Only band 13 worked on it... The carrier aggregation wasnt supportrd by verizon on htc u11
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joshua1981:
I used network signal refresher lite from them play store to do this method until pure nexus rom came out worked great on the original pixel.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
Still have hope but it's been a week since I got the phone and still no solution for easy hotspot tethering other than paying $200+ a year for it. I'll feed my nexus 6P batteries I think or find another phone. But still hoping someone is able to crack this nut before my return window closes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Billktn:
Exact same situation here. Guess the note 8 is the next best thing. It works 😄 I tried it last week.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] Cowbell_Guy:
Ditto. I just can't believe it's taken this long to get root... I'm hoping for this weekend!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] flooritnfly:
This is the size of my S6 sim, apparently its a nano sim thats what Google says anyway. Will this fit just fine in the 2 XL?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] haevolution:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dynamite972:
I have not go my xl2 yet. However, on pixel xl, even with the most recent update, I have had success with the following:

Change network to global

Change back to LTE

Pop out sim (phone will lock)

Pop it back in, start counting as soon as you do so

After 5 seconds, use the drop down bar to toggle the hotspot. Wait for your network icons to stabilize

Then you can unlock your phone and use it as normal.

You have to be EXACT with the timing. There is a very small window when the provision check will not engage.

I use a somewhat quick pace on a 5 Mississippi count (comes out to 4.5-5 seconds)

I suppose the soft boot method discussed earlier works through a similar mechanism and it is the disparity in time to unlock that is tripping people up.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
Let me confirm, your Note 8 has tethering that works out of the box? What model did you buy? Unlocked or from Verizon store?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] lucky_strike33:
Ill try this but how did you get to the settings to change to global?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
FYI today I tried flashing the 8.1 developer preview to my phone, so completely blew all of the software away. Set up the phone, did not put a sim in, did not connect to another phone and it did the provisioning/subscription check. So no luck there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] wonderrx:
Has anyone with grandfathered unlimited data been able to get hotspot to work without paying Verizon extra for the feature?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] cedargreen:
I have not. I've tried all the workarounds mentioned. I have until 11/9 to decide if I'm going to keep this for my wife. I bought panda and that is not arriving till 11/26 or something. Problem is I already sent 2 pixel xl's back for trade in. If I don't keep these then I would have to buy pixel XL again. Even though the trade in would offset $410.00 I would still have to pay another 4-500 ish, again, for the same phone I previously had. All in all the pixel XL would cost me somewhere around $1500.00 because I bought 2 XL 2's, and then had to repurchase the XL 1... Sooooo yeah, really scraping the webs for any info on a recovery, twrp or anything. Don't even need root, but a custom ROM that bypasses provisioning would be great. I pay $200.00 for 2 phones with Grandfathered data plans. Been paying it since 2007 with alltel. It saves us a hundred or so to not have Comcast and all that comes with that. Plus the Wi-Fi is mobile. Take the laptop on a road trip or wherever.

Some folks in the snoke kernel thread working hard on Magisk. Props to them.

So yeah, root, recovery or roms. Any info is awesome.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] dynamite972:
Settings->

Network & Internet ->

Mobile Network ->

Preferred Network Type
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] ApexAftermath:
Same result as the other person that replied to you. Tried the sim pull and turn on hotspot after popping back in trick that worked on the pixel and it doesn't work. Tried all suggested methods and no go.

Really sucks as I am coming from a Nexus 6P where this just worked. Looks like I'll be waiting for whatever the root or build.props solution is. Love the phone otherwise. Battery life is incredible.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] jdougal11:
Did anyone ever find a solution to this? I'm currently having to switch my SIM to a jetpack for half the day. This isn't ideal though as I'm losing my phone for over half the day.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] themanhere10:
I am in the same boat, and hoping that some option comes along. I have tried all software apps, but on 8.1 I cant find anything that works...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigv5150:
I'm on old udp plan still have the 2xl on Verizon but bought from Google. I have tethering it's super easy to get but you have to unlock bootloader install majisk root then install tether hack module from majisk.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] haevolution:
That's super easy lol!!! It's a joke you have to do this surely you are kidding.

Bought an Essential phone turned on hotspot and it worked that is easy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] npjohnson:
I am on that new unlimited plan and have tethered 15 GB this month, and plan on doing much more. It does slow down, but not intolerably so.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mac796:
It is super easy. All you have to do is push 1 button lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigv5150:
No not kidding it's pretty easy unless your a moron. I imagine most on xda feel it's pretty simple it can be done in about 15 minutes. It's not the phone that stops the tethering its Verizon. You must not be on Verizon if you popped in a sim and have tethering available. Or your not on an old udp plan.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] biggiestuff:
So the essential is like the Nexus 6p and allows tethering without checking for a subscription. Nice!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] teknotronik:
I am in the same boat, unlimited data with the old unlimited data plan, I am getting the same message. PDAnet works fine for wired tethering, wireless tethering via FoxFi doesn't work with 8.0 yet... hmmmm.... Following.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] magicmaker:
This works great. Thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] a1exus:
Can you confirm it's working? What about monthly security update?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
So I'm on the new Unlimited Verizon (was on UDP but upgraded to save some money). Tethering was never an issue as I get 15gb at LTE and had WiFi but we just built a new house and they're saying it'll be 2 months before they can get WiFi ran to my house. My BL is unlocked but I'm wondering.... Will the tether hack bypass the 15gb throttle limit? Or will I still get throttled after 15gb since I technically have a tethering plan?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] bigv5150:
The tether hack is useless since you already have access to hot spot. I'm guessing it will throttle after 15gigs.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] joshw0000:
Yea that's what I'm thinking. Turns out we have horrible service at our new house so tethering is completely useless for us right now.
[Huawei Mate 10  Accessories] Meleor:
Hi Guys

I personally consider the Huawei Mate 10 not as a Smartphone but as a Superphone because it is powerful and can become my personal computer. I assume we all are very enthusiastic with the EMUI Desktop feature which launch a PC mode better than the Samsung DeX.

[IMG="Huawei mate PC mode"]https://andro4all.com/files/2017/10/PC-Mode-Huawei-Mate-10-700x500.jpg[/IMG]

Few Months ago I have contribute to a project called the Mirabook. It's a french startup which bring up the idea of a laptop dock for mobile phone with PC functionalities. I know there are few project like this but in my opinion this one is the best because it's compatible with DeX and the EMUI Desktop of the Huawei Mate 10.

[IMG="Mirabook Huawei mate 10"]https://c1.iggcdn.com/indiegogo-media-prod-cld/image/upload/c_limit,w_695/v1491993730/zoibtaiocrgoijmmgvrf.jpg[/IMG]

As a backer of this project I received a link to share with a special discount. So if you're interested, here is the link where you can get your Mirabook at $199 instead of $250, as I did few months ago:

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Sales links removed.

I'm really excited to receive it and transform my S8 and Huawei mate 10 into a laptop dock. I think this is the future. I would use a dock on a monitor for desktop uses and my mirabook lapdock for mobility when I'm moving.

What do you think ?:good:

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Selling is not permitted on xda. Sales links removed, thread closed.
[Huawei Mate 10  Accessories] bocaheror:
nice product...cant buy..dont have credit card..
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Themistoklis44:
will j5 2015 get nougat????
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] LU SONEVESSO:
No
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] Alpre:
If you google it, there are some articles which say in November.
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] BlackAxiom:
J5 2016 gets it on 20-24th november
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] GReaper-DEV:
I believe it will. gsmarena announced that in November we'll get the update.
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] AcRs:
Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying a LeEco Le Pro 3 Elite (x722) for 139€ in a BangGood sale and sell my Xiaomi Mi 5 for 170€.

My interests are a big and good quality screen, a good battery, and a nice custom rom community.

I wanted to know about problems or disadvantages of the phone and also to listen your personal experience with this phone and Banggood service.

Regards, AcRs.
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] sk8223:
??? Why would you want to sell your Mi 5? It's the better phone since it has custom ROM development and updates. The x722 is stuck on 6.0 for the time being, and has no custom ROMs. Also, a lot of x722s from Banggood have hardware defects. A lot of people are also complaining about weird error messages (like "you're using an unofficial ROM") and stuff like that. I actually just received my x722 today and I'm going to unbox it later tonight. I bought it without realizing that it's stuck with a SafetyNet-failing shop ROM and really wish I bought a Xiaomi phone instead.
[LeEco Le Pro3 Questions & Answers] trizex:
x720/x727 GOOD

x722 BAD BAD BAD

As simple as that.