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ZTE (AT&T) Avail 2 [Z992]

Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn

I am on board with this as well
misternad said:
Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn
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**BUMP** on this. This is an inexpensive decent Android phone. The camera is the only drawback but everything else is fairly decent. I am going to start looking into this, because being able to root and mod a cheap phone to have as a ready back up is essential.

xCAVEMANx said:
**BUMP** on this. This is an inexpensive decent Android phone. The camera is the only drawback but everything else is fairly decent. I am going to start looking into this, because being able to root and mod a cheap phone to have as a ready back up is essential.
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Cydia Impactor. It's a one-click master-key exploit.

Wow... I can't believe this is the first time I'm hearing of this. Does the trick and then some. Looks like it's time to learn how to port since nobody seems to be taking the reigns on this one. Wish me luck!!!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app

Can anyone tell me where to find stock rom for avail 2 and how to flash it...
I rooted the phone but changing font made phone un-bootable...
I was wondering how to recover it ... I can access FTE mode and stock recovery but no ADB....
So far i had no luck finding stock firmware or any means on how to flash the phone

Bought this great little phone as backup to my attic which I will never part with. Have found that it is wonderful for the price. I don't use camera on any phone so that's never an issue. This phone is a quiet little secret. But impaired as more are sold its secrets will be released.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app

misternad said:
Looking for any information anyone may have for rooting this device.
Android 4.1.1 JellyBean. I've tried motochopper, previous avail methods and a few other JB specific attemps. All of which have failed, fortunately, I'm not-yet bricked.
Motochopper fails at executing the binary /data/local/tmp/pwn, giving a bus error -after- the script stops on a signal.
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ /data/local/tmp/pwn
/data/local/tmp/pwn
[+] This may take a few minutes.
[1] + Stopped (signal) /data/local/tmp/pwn
[email protected]:/ $ exit
exit
[1] + Bus error /data/local/tmp/pwn
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I used Cydia Impactor. I took me 5 minutes.-

ceciliasp said:
I used Cydia Impactor. I took me 5 minutes.-
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How by using Cydia Impactor helped you root the Z992? I have it as well, but have no idea how to root from start to finish in DOS(?) Then, after that, Is there a basic custom ROM that is easily attainable for use with detailed instructions?
I am fairly new to all this but been trying for about 2 years. I just never knew how to add a custom ROM or have a reliable RECOVERY after rooting, I am still unsure why I try to begin with, I guess to have a cooler phone, but its complicated, I read the threads, and there are so many terms not being throughly put to instruction decriptions. Bare with me, I am very articulate....
Can someone help me understand, even with some links to basic knowledge and full detail on what rooting, roming, and recoverying or maybe even unlocking a phone - Z992 to be in particular at the moment. thanks - helping words help others learn. Peace til next time..

Anyone know of any other rom besides the z993 for this budget phone?
Sent from my Z992

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niteridet said:
How by using Cydia Impactor helped you root the Z992? I have it as well, but have no idea how to root from start to finish in DOS(?) Then, after that, Is there a basic custom ROM that is easily attainable for use with detailed instructions?
I am fairly new to all this but been trying for about 2 years. I just never knew how to add a custom ROM or have a reliable RECOVERY after rooting, I am still unsure why I try to begin with, I guess to have a cooler phone, but its complicated, I read the threads, and there are so many terms not being throughly put to instruction decriptions. Bare with me, I am very articulate....
Can someone help me understand, even with some links to basic knowledge and full detail on what rooting, roming, and recoverying or maybe even unlocking a phone - Z992 to be in particular at the moment. thanks - helping words help others learn. Peace til next time..
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THIS IS FOR WINDOWS AS I ONLY USE WINDOWS.
Cydia impactor works like a charm I have had success in rooting my z992, my fiance's z992 and my alps momo 9 3G tablet (Chinese tablet). Details on how to root using Cudi's impactor:
Download cydia impactor (just google it)
Enable USB debugging and connect to PC as media device
Plug in phone now on and unlocked
Open cydia impactor (it should say "# Drop SU.... ")
Press start or go
Wait for it to go back to where it says "# Drop SU...."
Unplug your phone (no longer need pc)
Then download superuser
Open app and scroll left to right and update su binary by clicking where it says SUPERSU 1.6.1... THEN CLICK update
Download busybox by stericson
Open busybox click install at bottom left
After completion manage apps in your phones settings menu and delete busybox. You now have root access! Enjoy.
Information on rooting, unlocking, roming, and recovering... :
Rooting will give you access to system files and functions that basic users cannot access. Like deleting apps that came preinstalled with the phone and take up a bunch of space.
Unlocking: allows you to use a different carriers service on your phone for example using straight talk in att or T-Mobile phones using their byop program sum card service.
Roming: means you can install a different Android based operating system on your phone. For example Android 2.3.4 of a att Samsung galaxy s2 on your phone instead of Android 4.1.1 or Android 4.1.2 on att avail 2.
Recovery means you have access to install any type of zip file to your phone through clockworkmod, twrp, or cynagen mod recovery to make system changes on your phone.
Did I answer all of your questions or do you need more understanding of the terms? Glad to help you!!!
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godkillerz223 said:
Anyone know of any other rom besides the z993 for this budget phone?
Sent from my Z992
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There is not another rom that works on this phone because ZTE put a block on the system CPU and I recommend not trying to find another rom as you will most likely end up not having a working phone

i did all of this with no errors and everything on my phone is still normal. all i really need is the network unlock code but im sure of how to get it without waiting on at&t for 3-5 days. god i hope im in the right thread.

unlocking z992
automatic_bazooti said:
i did all of this with no errors and everything on my phone is still normal. all i really need is the network unlock code but im sure of how to get it without waiting on at&t for 3-5 days. god i hope im in the right thread.
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there is only one way of unlocking this device and unfortunately that is to call att or use the device unlock portal on their website...neither of them helped me because we are required to wait for 6 months after purchasing this device...and for this phone the manufacturer and att have a strict agreement not to allow an unlock of this phone weather you call att or use the website it will give you the same error: "The information provided does not match the information on the account." if you do manage to get it unlocked please make another post as i need mine unlocked also. i have 2 of these that need to be unlocked. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PM YOU MY IMEI CODES TO HAVE THEM UNLOCKED!
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Hi, I am using this phone until I get my Blu Dash 4.5 back from repair. It is still locked to at&t and I am using it on Straight Talk with all updated apn settings. Does anyone know if there is a way to tether the data to other phones and/or computers? This would be really helpful. I am fully rooted but i do not have a custom recovery installed as it will not allow me to view/edit my files on my pc via data cable and that is something I need. Also if someone has a custom recovery (i.e.: cwm, twrp, cm...) that works flawlessly with this phone (at least allow me to connect to pc) or knows where i can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.

wirless tether working
George19 said:
there is only one way of unlocking this device and unfortunately that is to call att or use the device unlock portal on their website...neither of them helped me because we are required to wait for 6 months after purchasing this device...and for this phone the manufacturer and att have a strict agreement not to allow an unlock of this phone weather you call att or use the website it will give you the same error: "The information provided does not match the information on the account." if you do manage to get it unlocked please make another post as i need mine unlocked also. i have 2 of these that need to be unlocked. I WOULD BE MORE THAN WILLING TO PM YOU MY IMEI CODES TO HAVE THEM UNLOCKED!
---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 PM ----------
Hi, I am using this phone until I get my Blu Dash 4.5 back from repair. It is still locked to at&t and I am using it on Straight Talk with all updated apn settings. Does anyone know if there is a way to tether the data to other phones and/or computers? This would be really helpful. I am fully rooted but i do not have a custom recovery installed as it will not allow me to view/edit my files on my pc via data cable and that is something I need. Also if someone has a custom recovery (i.e.: cwm, twrp, cm...) that works flawlessly with this phone (at least allow me to connect to pc) or knows where i can get one it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help.
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I got it to work with "WiFi Tether For Root Users"
Its free on the play store
by Müller, Lemons, Buxton Corporation
In WiFi Settings
Set "Change Device-Profile" to Gerneric ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set "Change Setup-Method" to Netd-Ndc(master)
Scroll down to LAN Settings
Enable MSS clamping
and
Enable Routing fix
That will enable tethering to work.

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hgrinn37 said:
I got it to work with "WiFi Tether For Root Users"
Its free on the play store
by Müller, Lemons, Buxton Corporation
In WiFi Settings
Set "Change Device-Profile" to Gerneric ICS/JB(wlan0)
Set "Change Setup-Method" to Netd-Ndc(master)
Scroll down to LAN Settings
Enable MSS clamping
and
Enable Routing fix
That will enable tethering to work.
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Could you by chance get me the link to the play store please? It didn't show up...
edit i found one that works although it is 1.95 on the play store "WiFi Tether Router"
I found the one you posted but i could not get it to work correctly with the settings you provided. i used those settings to start tethering but i cannot see the ap on my pc or tablet....PLEASE HELP!!!

tethering
there has to be an easier way to tether or unlock this phone!!!!
ANY THOUGHTS????

George19 said:
there has to be an easier way to tether or unlock this phone!!!!
ANY THOUGHTS????
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I used frame root and busy box on rails and https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ follow this link for an apk for a WiFi for your phone that works perfectly once you put your settings in the app..I used this on a 992 and a 993..use the apk frame root and try each exploit..you cant screw up the phone with this and you'll keep your stock recovery and rom ..I've had no bugs at all doing it this way.I also needed no unlock codes..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app

nexusbandit said:
I used frame root and busy box on rails and ... follow this link for an apk for a WiFi for your phone that works perfectly once you put your settings in the app..I used this on a 992 and a 993..use the apk frame root and try each exploit..you cant screw up the phone with this and you'll keep your stock recovery and rom ..I've had no bugs at all doing it this way.I also needed no unlock codes..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app
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Are you saying you've been able to network unlock your phone... without contacting ATT?

wallizzle said:
Are you saying you've been able to network unlock your phone... without contacting ATT?
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I have needed nothing from ATT to do the WiFi tether..I run my laptop off my phone all the time..I never needed any network codes from ATT..you should only need a code if you wish to trade carriers..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app

nexusbandit said:
I have needed nothing from ATT to do the WiFi tether..I run my laptop off my phone all the time..I never needed any network codes from ATT..you should only need a code if you wish to trade carriers..
Sent from my Z993 using XDA Free mobile app
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I am now using my 992 and 993 on the new cricket/aio network and no codes were needed..aio is ATT..ATT told me I don't need an unlock code as long as I use an ATT sim..they were right.I tried the sim from my 993 in an old Motorola matrix 2 from ATT and it works with no code needed..
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Free mobile app

Well now we have the TowelRoot apk. Anyone try that yet?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

[ROOT] Root your G2 [ATT|VZW|TMO|KT|RGS|BELL|TELUS|OPEN] [Yay!]

Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
What is this?
This is a very simply and easy to use root package for the LG G2.
For now I'm calling it IORoot, despite the fact that it's not really all that deserving of a name.​
Which phones does this support?
Currently the following phones are supported by this root package:
AT&T G2 (D800) - D80010d
Verizon G2 (VS980) - VS98010B (Shipping ROM)
Verizon G2 (VS980) - VS98011A (OTA)
T-Mobile G2 (Shipping ROM)
KT F320k (Shipping ROM)
Rogers D803 (Shipping ROM)
Bell D803 (Shipping ROM)
Telus D803 (Shipping ROM)
OPEN D802 (Shipping ROM)
How do I use this?
Here's a video!
Or, in List Form:
Ensure you have the proper USB drivers installed, and your phone is in the proper mode (For Verizon, use Ethernet mode on the PC settings menu)
Enable Developer Mode on your phone and enable USB Debugging
Extract this zip file somewhere on your PC
Run root.bat
The phone will ask you to disconnect USB, disable USB debugging, then re-enable it and plug the phone back in, do so when prompted
You will then be asked if you would like to have a superuser package installed, which you can accept or decline
Why is it asking if I want to 'trip rootchecker'?
LG's phones come with some software loaded that detects the presence of root on a phone, and invalidates your warranty.
Rooting the phone, by nature, voids your warranty. You can put your phone in a special mode where ADB shell has root permissions, however your phone is not technically 'rooted' by app standards.
You will not be able to use 'root required' apps on your phone if you do not let the root script install Superuser.​
Okay, where do I get this?
See @autoprime's post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
-- OLD VERSION --
Code:
[url]http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/lg_g2/root/ioroot10.zip[/url]
I'll be keeping this link up to date, and changing the version number as new releases come out.
Please do not mirror this link, as it makes my life easier to keep everything under one roof. Thanks!​
News:
NEW UPDATE: Now supports F320k on KT
NEW NEW UPDATE: Supports the VZW OTA, haven't confirmed yet, but this should do the trick.
NEW NEW NEW UPDATE: Thanks to DeamonFish in IRC, we now have a lovely howto video for this root!
NEW NEW NEW NEW UPDATE: Rogers AND Bell AND Telus AND D802 now supported!
Okay guys, so, @autoprime is taking over from here -- see his post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869 and be sure to thank him!​
Help! I cant even! I accidentally a phone!
Calm down, don't panic. Join us in #lg-g2 on Freenode.
If you're new to IRC, click here http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#lg-g2 and it'll connect you to the channel.
I'm IOMonster on IRC, I still don't know why I have two nicknames. Personality disorder I suppose
PLEASE don't PM me on XDA asking for help. My inbox has exploded, and can no longer handle it. I will not be able to help you over PM of any sort (IRC or XDA, or even email).​
Alright guys, let me know if you run into any issues!

thecubed said:
Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
This is confirmed to work for the ATT and Verizon variants, I'll add support for T-Mobile as soon as I get someone in #lg-g2 in Freenode who owns one.
Simple:
Ensure you have ADB drivers installed and USB Debugging enabled
Extract this .zip file somewhere
Run the root.bat file, and read the instructions
During the installation, you'll have to disable USB Debugging and re-enable it, then the app will ask you if you care about rootcheckerd (rctd).
If you don't want your phone to show "rooted" in download mode, or in settings, hit CTRL-C when prompted and you'll just have a root shell through ADB.
Personally, this is enough for me, but if you want full root, press continue and it'll install superuser and a superuser binary for you.
PLEASE do not mirror this! It makes my life easy if I can just edit the file on my server if need be instead of contacting all the mirrors.
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First!!! Thanks IO and all the devs responsible :highfive:

Can you explain the difference between root shell (leaving it to say unrooted) and "full" root? Will this affect once we get a way to unlock the bootloader or get a recovery for roms? And is there a way to unroot? Thanks for this!!

friguy3 said:
Can you explain the difference between root shell (leaving it to say unrooted) and "full" root? Will this affect once we get a way to unlock the bootloader or get a recovery for roms? And is there a way to unroot? Thanks for this!!
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Root shell allows you to have root only through ADB. Apps on the phone will not be able to use the root functions of the device if you don't let my script install superuser.

djkinetic said:
First!!! Thanks IO and all the devs responsible :highfive:
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Most definitely thanks, I see I have USB debugging on but am not sure what is meant by:
command prompt and type adb devices, you should see your Serial Number and online.
Command prompt from where?
Thanks...
Mike

Mikef3j said:
Most definitely thanks, I see I have USB debugging on but am not sure what is meant by:
command prompt and type adb devices, you should see your Serial Number and online.
Command prompt from where?
Thanks...
Mike
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What?

thecubed said:
Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
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I dont have the phone (yet) but thanks for rootz!

Awesome. Now I'm gonna go buy a G2. Hehe.

What can we do if we rooted with that weird Chinese exe?
How can I unroot so that I can use this?

thecubed said:
Howdy everyone!
Here's another neat root!
http://downloads.codefi.re/thecubed/lg_g2/root/ioroot2.zip
This is confirmed to work for the ATT and Verizon variants, I'll add support for T-Mobile as soon as I get someone in #lg-g2 in Freenode who owns one.
Simple:
Ensure you have ADB drivers installed and USB Debugging enabled
Extract this .zip file somewhere
Run the root.bat file, and read the instructions
During the installation, you'll have to disable USB Debugging and re-enable it, then the app will ask you if you care about rootcheckerd (rctd).
If you don't want your phone to show "rooted" in download mode, or in settings, hit CTRL-C when prompted and you'll just have a root shell through ADB.
Personally, this is enough for me, but if you want full root, press continue and it'll install superuser and a superuser binary for you.
PLEASE do not mirror this! It makes my life easy if I can just edit the file on my server if need be instead of contacting all the mirrors.
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what happened to the other thread (which links to this one) in which there were t-mobile variant rooting instructions? i mean i know what happened, they were deleted but why?

scrosler said:
I dont have the phone (yet) but thanks for rootz!
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You should get it (now)
Also on topic, you need something from every version or just want to know if it works?

Guys im about to get this version soon LG G2 F320S LTE-A 4G LTE,its the korean version of the phone.Does the root works with this version too?Or if not is there any root that works?I hate on screen buttons and the 1st think i want to do when i get it,is to hide them lol

Thanks man! I swear I remember you from the Revolution days and trying to figure out recovery on that thing!

RiverdALIEN said:
what happened to the other thread (which links to this one) in which there were t-mobile variant rooting instructions? i mean i know what happened, they were deleted but why?
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The other thread contained a link to a root that could possibly compromise your phone's security (and your desktop too, since there's all sorts of other stuff in those exe files).
If someone pops into the #lg-g2 chan with a TMO phone I'll gladly support TMO as well!
If you did happen to use the old root, I'd recommend restoring your phone back to stock with the TOT / KDZ files before applying this root.

stetsonaw said:
Thanks man! I swear I remember you from the Revolution days and trying to figure out recovery on that thing!
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You got this phone too? Join #lg-g2 ! It'll be like old times!

Mikef3j said:
Most definitely thanks, I see I have USB debugging on but am not sure what is meant by:
command prompt and type adb devices, you should see your Serial Number and online.
Command prompt from where?
Thanks...
Mike
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You need to have the android sdk installed on your computer. I find it easier to use a distro of linux but windows is fine too. Find android sdk install and make sure adb is in the /platform-tools folder. Then run this adb devices cmd with your phone attached via usb and if it works you should have an rsa security pop up on your phone you have to allow. Then your phone is connected via adb.
Sent from my LG-D800 using xda app-developers app

thecubed said:
The other thread contained a link to a root that could possibly compromise your phone's security (and your desktop too, since there's all sorts of other stuff in those exe files).
If someone pops into the #lg-g2 chan with a TMO phone I'll gladly support TMO as well!
If you did happen to use the old root, I'd recommend restoring your phone back to stock with the TOT / KDZ files before applying this root.
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how does one "pop into the #lg-g2 chan" ? i have a tmo g2 and i'm no dev or hacker but i'm clever and have been rooting and customizing since 4.0.
all i really want at this point is the ability to remove the bloatware and then possibly unroot

RiverdALIEN said:
how does one "pop into the #lg-g2 chan" ? i have a tmo g2 and i'm no dev or hacker but i'm clever and have been rooting and customizing since 4.0.
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An easy way would be going here: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#lg-g2 putting in a username, filling out the captcha and then connect.

thecubed said:
If you did happen to use the old root, I'd recommend restoring your phone back to stock with the TOT / KDZ files before applying this root.
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Sorry... can you please explain how to do this? Or at least point me towards the right posts?

Han Solo 1 said:
What can we do if we rooted with that weird Chinese exe?
How can I unroot so that I can use this?
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mastertwiz said:
Sorry... can you please explain how to do this? Or at least point me towards the right posts?
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You will need to go back to stock, and then reroot with this rooter.
If you are on VZW ONLY, follow my guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
if you are on anything else, this guide is better to follow, but I had issues with the first section (which is why I wrote my VZW-specific guide) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

Wi-Fi Hotspot/ Tethering For Sprint Non-Activated LG G2 LS980 ZV7/ZV8/ZVA

here is the the Way Enable / Visible the Tethering Option in LG G2 Sprint Non-Activated Device...
Mandatory Steps
1). Root Required
2). Root Explorer or Rom Tool Lite installed (with root Permissions)
Before Proceeding Please Unlock your phone with the Thread given below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50477852
all Credits to ysabxe
Please Credit to the above & following
Also for Detailed Procedure
http://www.rimweb.in/forums/topic/36746-how-topermanent-unlock-sprint-lg-g2-ls980-for-gsm/
this link by pvinodnayak
After that
Just Download the rar file named 'Carrier'.
Unzip / unrar it to Your Notebook/System. You wil get a Folder named Carrier.
Copy it(Carrier Folder) with the Original 'Carrier' Folder that Present in the Device. if asks for Overwrite, Please Proceed with Pleasure.
& Here you can see the Option Enabled, without booting the phone... if not seen then Please Reboot, so as to Function Properly.
Pros: It works on LG G2 LS980 ZV7/ZV8/ZVA, &
Cons:Nothing...
"No Hope that all Works, but for SURE that ALL Works"

Sprint LS980 G2 phone does not have wifi hotspot out of the box.
its somehow enabled when the phone is activated in Sprint network.
Now i know this because in India i have a G2 by Sprint. its a not activated ever
on any network.
To enable the MOD jus extract the folder from the OP and use root explorer
to replace the stock carrier folder with the extracted one.
Your Wi-Fi Hotspot should be under Settings/More.
This mod also enables Bluetooth and USB tethering.
Very Important:
You have to replace the folder and not just its content, just replace the folder by copying from the download and pasting on top of the stock, when prompted to overwrite the folder, select yes.
RoM Toollite Box root explorer does not work, for some reason it makes a copy of the carrier folder in root instead of replacing it. use only Root Explorer

It works?
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

Hi, doesn't work for me out of the box. ZV8
Do we need to set permissions for the new folders/files?
I tried rw-r-r for the files, but still no thetering options.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using xda app-developers app

Kinda confused as to what this does.
I already have the Wifi Hotspot 'unlock' that was posted here a while ago for the ZV8/ZVA.
But I am soon to be unlocking for either MetroPCS of T-Mobile, would this work for that, or am I way off base?
\What exactly does this do?

This is for NON ACTIVATED SPRINT G2, brand new G2 won't have tethering in it. Only Sprint Activated phones have Wi-Fi Hotspot enabled in them. I'm from India, bought G2 Sprint LS980 brandnew which had never been activated on Sprint network. Did not have Wi-Fi Hotspot in the menu. This MOD enabled it.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

HOW TO
Extract the folder from the download and replace the stock carrier folder with the one you have extracted, use only Root Explorer

InFiD3ViL said:
Kinda confused as to what this does.
I already have the Wifi Hotspot 'unlock' that was posted here a while ago for the ZV8/ZVA.
But I am soon to be unlocking for either MetroPCS of T-Mobile, would this work for that, or am I way off base?
\What exactly does this do?
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same doubt

pvinodnayak said:
Sprint LS980 G2 phone does not have wifi hotspot out of the box.
its somehow enabled when the phone is activated in Sprint network.
Now i know this because in India i have a G2 by Sprint. its a not activated ever
on any network.
To enable the MOD jus extract the folder from the OP and use root explorer
to replace the stock carrier folder with the extracted one.
Your Wi-Fi Hotspot should be under Settings/More.
This mod also enables Bluetooth and USB tethering.
Very Important:
You have to replace the folder and not just its content, just replace the folder by copying from the download and pasting on top of the stock, when prompted to overwrite the folder, select yes.
RoM Toollite Box root explorer does not work, for some reason it makes a copy of the carrier folder in root instead of replacing it. use only Root Explorer
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The activation also configures Chameleon for the brand/carrier you're activating this under. By doing it this way Sprint was able to reduce the number of builds they were doing for MVNOs and just having customization made under this feature. One of the big things this sets are animations screens.

garwynn said:
The activation also configures Chameleon for the brand/carrier you're activating this under. By doing it this way Sprint was able to reduce the number of builds they were doing for MVNOs and just having customization made under this feature. One of the big things this sets are animations screens.
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Yes sir, Did not want to get into Chameleon thing, to be frank we just compared files of Sprint Activated phone which had working Wi-Fi tethering, fiddled around and got this working. Till date nobody has been able to do that with SPRINT galaxy S4 SPH-L720, I have asked many to help here. Nobody could figure it out till date. With the G2 we, in fact it was only [email protected] who did it with his R&D, I only tested it. All credit goes to him.
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We will be glad if you simplify this MOD and make it work without activating the chameleon for the brand/carrier.
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So, has anyone tried this on the ls980? If so, does it work better than the hotspot mod we had?
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This is not something that improves already working hotspot. Brand-new G2 by Sprint does not have Wi-Fi Hotspot. This MOD is for those phones which a are activated or flashed to a different carrier out of the box. The Wi-Fi Hotspot is enabled only if the phone is activated on Sprint network. So this MOD is for those who do not I
Have Wi-Fi Hotspot enabled in their phones.
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pvinodnayak said:
Yes sir, Did not want to get into Chameleon thing, to be frank we just compared files of Sprint Activated phone which had working Wi-Fi tethering, fiddled around and got this working. Till date nobody has been able to do that with SPRINT galaxy S4 SPH-L720, I have asked many to help here. Nobody could figure it out till date. With the G2 we, in fact it was only [email protected] who did it with his R&D, I only tested it. All credit goes to him.
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We will be glad if you simplify this MOD and make it work without activating the chameleon for the brand/carrier.
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I have yet to figure out how to repackage chameleon. Tried modifying it on Sammy N2 and S4 but that zip in cache.img is signed.
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do you have a "stock non activated" carrier folder?

I did this mod and the tethering option is working perfectly , but after doing this mod the phone is showing sprint logo during shutdown and startup, earlier it displayed the LG logo only, any way to remove the sprint logo ?

Max users =1
I need to increase Max Users to more than 1 on my device. Will this Mod help. Wifi Hotspot is working fine on my phone without this mod. I am using is out of US and is on GSM network.
Thanks.

It doesn't work for me , can somebody help please.
I downloaded and replaced "Carrier" folder in the device using root exploerer.
Set permission to rwx rwx --x , rebooted .. no teethering option.
I did the same thing second time without setting any permission , rebooted ... No teethering option.
------- I see Sprint splash screen during boot up and shut down -------------
I am on stock ZVC.
Thanks

Wi-Fi HotSpot Enable & Increase Max Users
mwuahjaan said:
Max users =1
I need to increase Max Users to more than 1 on my device. Will this Mod help. Wifi Hotspot is working fine on my phone without this mod. I am using is out of US and is on GSM network.
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51923583
lipak said:
It doesn't work for me , can somebody help please.
I downloaded and replaced "Carrier" folder in the device using root exploerer.
Set permission to rwx rwx --x , rebooted .. no teethering option.
I did the same thing second time without setting any permission , rebooted ... No teethering option.
------- I see Sprint splash screen during boot up and shut down -------------
I am on stock ZVC.
Thanks
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you are doing it wrong, simple copy the folder and reboot, do not change any permissions.

pvinodnayak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51923583
you are doing it wrong, simple copy the folder and reboot, do not change any permissions.
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Hi, i am on stock ZVC in india using GSM. non-activated sprint device which is not having hotspot option. Replaced the carrier folder with the one in your post using root explorer. hotspot option did not come up in settings/more or anywhere else in settings. any idea what else needs to be done?

Well when you extract the carrier folder, it goes like this carrier/carrier/files you have to replace the second carrier folder, not the whole folder.
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How to enable ATT Wifi tethering without plan on 7.1.1? (Rooted)

Unlocked bootloader/rooted on the 7.1.1 Pixel rom
Any way to enable hotspot tethering without a plan? all the old guides for 6.0 don't seem to work

scottrod said:
Unlocked bootloader/rooted on the 7.1.1 Pixel rom
Any way to enable hotspot tethering without a plan? all the old guides for 6.0 don't seem to work
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Hey, I actually just discovered this yesterday after months of wondering how to achieve this. I'm on cricket (subsidiary of AT&T) so i assume this should work. Unfortunately, I can't link you directly to where I got this information because I have no clue at this point But this is what I did. Download some app that can edit your build.prop. I use Root Essentials, which you can find on XDA Labs or the Play Store. At the end of your build.prop, add the line:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Save, reboot and I think you should be good, because that's all I did.

nydmt said:
Hey, I actually just discovered this yesterday after months of wondering how to achieve this. I'm on cricket (subsidiary of AT&T) so i assume this should work. Unfortunately, I can't link you directly to where I got this information because I have no clue at this point But this is what I did. Download some app that can edit your build.prop. I use Root Essentials, which you can find on XDA Labs or the Play Store. At the end of your build.prop, add the line:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
Save, reboot and I think you should be good, because that's all I did.
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Did not work for my, are you on android 6 or 7? because I have seen this method done on 6 but heard there were issues on 7 with this method

I'm on 7.1.1 the latest PixelROM. I remember reading about an additional step after the one I told you, but there were a few comments from people saying that what I told you was all they needed for tethering to work. And that's all I did as well. I'll edit this post to add in the additional step in a bit.

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I'm on 7.1.1 the latest PixelROM. I remember reading about an additional step after the one I told you, but there were a few comments from people saying that what I told you was all they needed for tethering to work. And that's all I did as well. I'll edit this post to add in the additional step in a bit.
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Okay so same ROM as me.
Are these the additional step?
Didn't work for me though, but I also can't tell if the adb commands executed properly, screenshot attached.
. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run these commands one by one:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
reboot

I think those were it, I'm guessing it didn't work after you rebooted right?

nydmt said:
I think those were it, I'm guessing it didn't work after you rebooted right?
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yeah it did not, still getting the "To enable, go to att.com/mywireless or dial 611" But I know I can't just enable it because I have a grandfathered unlimited plan and they won't let you

Yea even though I'm with cricket I got the exact same message. I changed to their unlimited everything plan a few months ago and was disappointed to find out that the plan made me lose tethering But like I said I just found this fix yesterday, no idea why it isn't working for you

I had a similar problem with a dutch provider. I solved this problem by adding ,dun at the apn type.
So APN type was default,dun.
I could not turn on hotspot tethering by the quick access tiles however by settings --> more --> tethering and hotspot --> wifi hotspot it works.
Disabling hotspot mode with the quick access works well.

Try it
Unlock carrier tether permanently, No root required on all ROM types.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.widget7.enable.tethering

{GUIDE} Add+Edit Apns NCQ26.69-64+ SPerry XT1766 Solution. [No Msl Code Needed].

This Work From Version NCQ26.69-56 up to NCQ26.69-64-X .
Solution One :
Download shortcut master
Then on app search to find
SETTINGS
select com.motorola.programmenu.PgmApnSettings
Launch > New APN
Solution Two :
Download Terminal Emulator .
on the terminal :
1. su
2. am start com.motorola.programmenu/.PgmApnSettings
3. NEW APN
Solution Three :
need adb tools. adb drivers
From The Computer
Open Cmd Or PowerShell Or Bash If Is On Linux
1. Enable Usb Debugging >> Connect The Phone To The Pc
2. adb devices >> Authorize on the Phone
3. adb shell
4. su
5. am start com.motorola.programmenu/.PgmApnSettings
3. NEW APN
Thanks Everybody :> no More Frustration Or Downgrading Or Hardbriking Trying To. Happy 4G LTE Hotspot

Thank you @ozmage, for your informative guide. This will undoubtedly benefit users who want the most recent firmware build AND the ability to use a GSM service provider. Nice work.

MotoJunkie01 said:
Thank you @ozmage, for your informative guide. This will undoubtedly benefit users who want the most recent firmware build AND the ability to use a GSM service provider. Nice work.
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No Thank You Man Is An Honor Coming From You , And Yes Im Glad To Help And Share This Discovery.

someone knows how to get the msl code ? not calling the Carrier

Hi, I have a problem
Hello, I update my Moto E4 Sprint and now it does not let me create a new APN, these options need root, but I can not find the post to root this phone, if you know some post to root this phone, please can tell me, excuse my English because I do not know much. Thank you very much.

Leodanis said:
Hello, I update my Moto E4 Sprint and now it does not let me create a new APN, these options need root, but I can not find the post to root this phone, if you know some post to root this phone, please can tell me, excuse my English because I do not know much. Thank you very much.
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1. Boot loader unlock (through official Motorola boot loader unlock) https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
2. Flash twrp via (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...velopment/twrp-twrp-moto-g4-qualcomm-t3655160
3. Flash Magisk On Twrp . https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Step 0 : Enable Developer Options , Enable Oem Unlocking , Enable Usb Debugging , Run Adb On The Computer With The Phone Connected And Authorize ADB , Reboot To Fastboot unlock bootloader etc

Done !!!
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1. Boot loader unlock (through official Motorola boot loader unlock) https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
2. Flash twrp via (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...velopment/twrp-twrp-moto-g4-qualcomm-t3655160
3. Flash Magisk On Twrp . https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Step 0 : Enable Developer Options , Enable Oem Unlocking , Enable Usb Debugging , Run Adb On The Computer With The Phone Connected And Authorize ADB , Reboot To Fastboot unlock bootloader etc
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Thank you very much, I just needed to root my phone and with that magisk worked, I can create apn, thanks. :good::good::good:

Leodanis said:
Thank you very much, I just needed to root my phone and with that magisk worked, I can create apn, thanks. :good::good::good:
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Glad To Help :good:

A question
ozmage said:
Glad To Help :good:
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I used this method because I installed several custom rom (aicp_perry_n-12.1-UNOFFICIAL-20180202, aoscp_perry-4.1.2-20180127-unofficial and RR-N-v5.8.5-20171206-perry-Unofficial), but in all case my phone does not catch signal, but with the official is ok, What can be ?.
Thanks for your time.

Leodanis said:
I used this method because I installed several custom rom (aicp_perry_n-12.1-UNOFFICIAL-20180202, aoscp_perry-4.1.2-20180127-unofficial and RR-N-v5.8.5-20171206-perry-Unofficial), but in all case my phone does not catch signal, but with the official is ok, What can be ?.
Thanks for your time.
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Yes This Is A Problem That Comes With The Last Ota Several People Have This Problem Included Myself , But Soon This Will Be Solved By Squid2 The Maintainer Of Lineage-Os For Moto E4 Perry , The RIL Binaries From New Stock Needs To Be Cooked In LOS
And Other Roms.

Leodanis said:
I used this method because I installed several custom rom (aicp_perry_n-12.1-UNOFFICIAL-20180202, aoscp_perry-4.1.2-20180127-unofficial and RR-N-v5.8.5-20171206-perry-Unofficial), but in all case my phone does not catch signal, but with the official is ok, What can be ?.
Thanks for your time.
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Has anyone found a fix yet

Bailey36375 said:
Has anyone found a fix yet
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No. The latest OTA update remove the ability to use a custom ROM to use it on a different network

Not try to use different networks want to stay on boost but when if flash from stock to a custom rom there's no data or signal i was hoping that dome one had a working custom rom on boost that could do a back up and send it to me to flash.

Bailey36375 said:
Not try to use different networks want to stay on boost but when if flash from stock to a custom rom there's no data or signal i was hoping that dome one had a working custom rom on boost that could do a back up and send it to me to flash.
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You might need blobs and APN fix zip for boost

I've got blobs and apn but still not working.
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I flashed blobs and apn together and separated before I booted but still nothing can you explain what I may be doing wrong

Does it mean that if I follow the instruction to root, twrp, Magisk and then bring up the APN menu, I can use the E4 with other GSM carriers? As long as I stay stock?

nookin said:
Does it mean that if I follow the instruction to root, twrp, Magisk and then bring up the APN menu, I can use the E4 with other GSM carriers? As long as I stay stock?
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Having root does not bring up the APN settings menu. You have to actually find the file in the system and edit it manually.

madbat99 said:
Having root does not bring up the APN settings menu. You have to actually find the file in the system and edit it manually.
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That's what this command does, right?
am start com.motorola.programmenu/.PgmApnSettings
Can someone confirm that I can turn an XT1766 with latest OTA into a phone that works with GSM and remain stock firmware?
In other words, does editing APN gives stock firmware the ability to use GSM?

nookin said:
That's what this command does, right?
am start com.motorola.programmenu/.PgmApnSettings
Can someone confirm that I can turn an XT1766 with latest OTA into a phone that works with GSM and remain stock firmware?
In other words, does editing APN gives stock firmware the ability to use GSM?
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Yep. Also check this post out. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...estoring-moto-e4-xt1766-t3820749/post77194110
If you get your MSL code from your carrier you can also enter the menu with ##3282# to edit your APN also a few other things including band priority.
See this post

madbat99 said:
Yep. Also check this post out. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...estoring-moto-e4-xt1766-t3820749/post77194110
If you get your MSL code from your carrier you can also enter the menu with ##3282# to edit your APN also a few other things including band priority.
See this post
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I can bring up the ##3282# menu. You mean the lock code for Edit APN? It is a 6 digits number. I wonder if there is a limit on number of attempts? 6-digits is not a terribly large combination.