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Non Verizon Nexus 6 Verizon Users VOLTE

I did some extended research and also noticed there is nothing posted on here about this so I figured I post my results. This has been confirmed with two users that this method does work.
For anyone that is having issues not getting volte/HD calling to work here are the steps provided below:
Before you continue you have to make sure your line is provisioned to work with Volte/HD calling. Most of us bought the device away from Verizon. This wont provision it just by sticking the sim in (I have seen a few that have claim this). To provision your line you need to activate the HD calling on verizon account with a verizon compatable HD device (Droid Turbo, S5 ect) The link below provides compatable devices. This is only for Nexus 6 devices not bought from verizon.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/advanced-calling-devices/
Stick the sim in one of these devices. Activate HD calling and make sure it works. Then Transfer the sim back over to the nexus 6 .
Dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information and click to turn on volte provisioned flag. (if it wont let u turn on flash the bootloader/radio from here thanks to @scrosler for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/bootloader-radio-boot-img-boot-loader-t3052425
Reboot twice and then go to settings more, cellular networks, switch preferred type to lte/cdma
and then tick the 4g lte mode. before u make a test call to confirm volte works turn wifi completely off and that ur on lte service.
Reboot and then ur good. You only have to do this one with the provisioning of another device. once the provision is done your account is good this day forward. Unless u get another sim card you will have to do this again.
Again this is only for non verizon nexus 6 users.
Please make sure ur on the 5.1 radio else this wont work.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/verizon-users-verizon-branded-n6-please-t3050614
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/volte-nexus-6-verizon-t3021237

U don't need the other "Verizon" devices. Mine worked on a T-Mobile n6 without a problem. There are already multiple threads on this.
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jrbxx7 said:
U don't need the other "Verizon" devices. Mine worked on a T-Mobile n6 without a problem. There are already multiple threads on this.
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I had a user @madAdam6LOVE who i helped with. We did the steps with out the extra device wouldnt work. We did this with his s5 and his volte works. I followed the other threads and none of them showed getting the sim provisioned. He had the s5 before the nexus 6 and never activated the volte. He activated it which provisioned and now it works flawlessly.

HankStorm said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/verizon-users-verizon-branded-n6-please-t3050614
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/volte-nexus-6-verizon-t3021237
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These threads show nothing on getting the sims provisioned. These are threads where people are coming from a device that already has provision done

jrbxx7 said:
U don't need the other "Verizon" devices. Mine worked on a T-Mobile n6 without a problem. There are already multiple threads on this.
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question how did u activate your sim? because if its a non verizon nexus u need to activate the sim before insert in the nexus else it wont work

the_rooter said:
These threads show nothing on getting the sims provisioned. These are threads where people are coming from a device that already has provision done
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I activated advanced calling with no issue on a SIM that has never been used in a device that had advanced calling ability previously.
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akellar said:
I activated advanced calling with no issue on a SIM that has never been used in a device that had advanced calling ability previously.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
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how did u activate the sim? what device did u use to activate it then because like I said member @madAdam6LOVE did both without the volte device and once with. the method with was the only way it worked for him

the_rooter said:
Dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information and click to turn on volte provisioned flag. (if it wont let u turn on flash the bootloader/radio from here thanks to @scrosler for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/bootloader-radio-boot-img-boot-loader-t3052425
Reboot twice and then go to settings more, cellular networks, switch preferred type to lte/cdma
and then tick the 4g lte mode. before u make a test call to confirm volte works turn wifi completely off and that ur on lte service.
Reboot and then ur good.
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Is that the same outcome as running the bootloader command: fastboot oem config carrier vzw ?
CyanogenMod installer makes it clear this command is required, but doesn't go into more detail, and haven't seen it discussed much on this forum.

DA6030 said:
Is that the same outcome as running the bootloader command: fastboot oem config carrier vzw ?
CyanogenMod installer makes it clear this command is required, but doesn't go into more detail, and haven't seen it discussed much on this forum.
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That i honestly do not know. After spending all day with one of the XDA who couldnt get it to work we did the method with take the sim and putting it in s5 activating and making sure volte works on that device and then putting the sim back into the nexus 6.
I alwayed use *#*#4636#*#* which takes u to a hidden menu

the_rooter said:
how did u activate the sim? what device did u use to activate it then because like I said member @madAdam6LOVE did both without the volte device and once with. the method with was the only way it worked for him
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The SIM was activated/taken from my 2014 Moto X (which still doesn't have Advanced Calling).

akellar said:
The SIM was activated/taken from my 2014 Moto X (which still doesn't have Advanced Calling).
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well then i honestly dont know. I just posted my findings from what worked for myself and another member.

the_rooter said:
question how did u activate your sim? because if its a non verizon nexus u need to activate the sim before insert in the nexus else it wont work
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U can just call vzw and order a nano sim for your line. Many users have done that in this thread. My sim was a micro from 2 phones ago that I cut down with scissors.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2944308
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jrbxx7 said:
U can just call vzw and order a nano sim for your line. Many users have done that in this thread. My sim was a micro from 2 phones ago that I cut down with scissors.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2944308
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If u order it from verizon to have them send to u. you still have to activate it before u put it in the nexus device. I have done this. U cant just take the sim and insert it.

the_rooter said:
If u order it from verizon to have them send to u. you still have to activate it before u put it in the nexus device. I have done this. U cant just take the sim and insert it.
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Lol read that thread lots of users have ordered one stuck it in and it works. Unless there all wrong.
TaPpEd FrOm My N-sIx

jrbxx7 said:
Lol read that thread lots of users have ordered one stuck it in and it works. Unless there all wrong.
TaPpEd FrOm My N-sIx
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I have read the threads, and I called out a few that stated that they did it and later found out they activated the sim with another device.
Verizon even stated to activate the sim they have to do it with another device since it comes up as unsupported device.

etc... said:
I was able to log into the VZW account management site and activate advanced calling / VOLTE.;
My Account --> Manage Products & Apps --> Get Products --> Free Products --> Activate Advanced Calling.
Even though I activated my N6 after ordering from Motorola back in December, VZW did recognize that the N6 supported VOLTE. The N6 is using a sim activated through a G1 Moto X.
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Aparently u didnt read my post. Please delete this comment because what u are saying is the same thing i said but for people with issues of it not working either.

the_rooter said:
Before you continue you have to make sure your line is provisioned to work with Volte/HD calling.
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This is referring to activating Advanced Calling 1.0 through the Verizon website, correct?
the_rooter said:
To provision your line you need to activate the HD calling on verizon account with a verizon compatable HD device (Droid Turbo, S5 ect) The link below provides compatable devices. This is only for Nexus 6 devices not bought from verizon.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/landingpages/advanced-calling-devices/
Stick the sim in one of these devices. Activate HD calling and make sure it works. Then Transfer the sim back over to the nexus 6.
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I have already done the steps of activating through the Verizon website, and the *#*#4636#*#* to turn on volte provisioned flag and enabled "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode". Do I need to undo all of that before attempting to activate VoLTE in a Verizon compatible HD device?
the_rooter said:
Reboot twice and then go to settings more, cellular networks, switch preferred type to lte/cdma
and then tick the 4g lte mode.
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This option isn't displayed in my phone. Is this something that'll appear once I bring the SIM back into my phone after doing the steps above in a Verizon compatible phone? I'm on CM12.1-20150531-NIGHTLY-shamu and the closest thing I can find is: Settings>Wireless & networks>Mobile networks>Preferred network type: which lists options: LTE(recommended), 3G, 1x, and Global. Again, will other options pop up after I provision the sim in a Verizon compatible phone?
the_rooter said:
Please make sure ur on the 5.1 radio else this wont work.
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How can I determine if I'm on the 5.1 radio?
Thank you for this thread and all of your support!

thex2 said:
This is referring to activating Advanced Calling 1.0 through the Verizon website, correct?
I have already done the steps of activating through the Verizon website, and the *#*#4636#*#* to turn on volte provisioned flag and enabled "Enhanced 4G LTE Mode". Do I need to undo all of that before attempting to activate VoLTE in a Verizon compatible HD device?
This option isn't displayed in my phone. Is this something that'll appear once I bring the SIM back into my phone after doing the steps above in a Verizon compatible phone? I'm on CM12.1-20150531-NIGHTLY-shamu and the closest thing I can find is: Settings>Wireless & networks>Mobile networks>Preferred network type: which lists options: LTE(recommended), 3G, 1x, and Global. Again, will other options pop up after I provision the sim in a Verizon compatible phone?
How can I determine if I'm on the 5.1 radio?
Thank you for this thread and all of your support!
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I'm not on Verizon anymore, but u have to do it on the websitewebsite if I remember.

the_rooter said:
I'm not on Verizon anymore, but u have to do it on the websitewebsite if I remember.
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I already have. I'm just trying to determine if I need to undo all of those steps to provision it in a Verizon compatible device first? In other words, I'm trying to determine if the order of operation is required or if I perform all of your steps in any order, whether it should work.

wifi tether with out root or a tethering plan

The first thing you need is your MSL code from Sprint/your service provider . You can do this by simply calling the Sprint customer service/your providers customer service and ask for the MSL code after saying an alibi like slow connection(i just said i wanted for personal records ). You can also use any MSL utility app that is working on your device.
Now open the dialer and enter ##DATA# (##3282#)
Click on the Edit button in the popup and enter your MSL code and click OK.
Now navigate to APN settings from the Mobile Networks menu and open APN2 EHRPD Internet and APN2 LTE internet individually and change APN Type to default,mms,dun.
Save the settings in both the APN configurations and reboot the device.
I CAN CONFIRM THIS WORKED ON SPRINT NOTE 5 MAY WORK ON OTHERS
I DID NOT MAKE THIS MY SELF THE original thread can be found here http://www.droidviews.com/enable-wifi-tethering-on-sprint-galaxy-s6-s6-edge-and-note-4-on-lollipop/

This is already posted on this site and confirmed working for sprint.

what about tmobile?

saranwrap said:
what about tmobile?
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I would like to know this too. Only thing holding me back from getting it. Tried to find if it worked on the note 4 for T-Mobile, doesn't seem like anyone tried.

so how do you actually use it. does it unlock some toggle or something?

it did not work for me. it still was asking for a hotspot plan. i redid it a few times with the same result

graffix31 said:
so how do you actually use it. does it unlock some toggle or something?
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You turn on the factory wifi Hotspot that comes built it.
Without the mod it will not turn on, and a pop up message that says your not subscribed to a tethering plan or something to that extent will show up. After this mod it turns on as if you were paying the carrier for a plan. This is not new for the note 5 nor is it different. Please look under older Samsung phones if you can't find what your looking for. The instructions on how to do it are exactly the same as note 4 and other phones.

Yeah i found it. i saw the bluetooth and usb but not wifi. i found it, dont know how i missed it. apparently i have a plan because it lets me tether out of the box.

Confirmation working with my sprint device.
Confirmed working with my sprint note 5. Don't forget to click the option "more" in the top right corner when changing the settings and click save before rebooting device.

graffix31 said:
Yeah i found it. i saw the bluetooth and usb but not wifi. i found it, dont know how i missed it. apparently i have a plan because it lets me tether out of the box.
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Do you have Verizon or a plan that's not unlimited? If you pay per GB for data or have limited data plan they usually don't care how you use it. People like myself that have unlimited data and sprint they lock it down to get you to pay extra for sharing your unlimited data.

This msl code is different for each number?
What about fully unlocked phone, isn't this feature already there by default? I never bought subsidized phone from carrier, I always bought unlocked from overseas, where tethering was always available,so I don't know how this thing works.
My son bought unlocked iPhone 6 plus and he can tether as well. So it is only not working by default on subsidized phones?

this is the same method i used back with my Sprint S6e. but i'm wondering about my Note 5 Duos. i haven't gone out to get any SIMS yet. i'm currently wirelessly tethered to my S6e.
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This doesn't seem to work since the Marshmallow update. Suggestion?

900V on ATT- SIM Card Error message

My dad recently purchased a 900V from Ebay that was on Verizon. Got the phone activated on ATT just fine and he can make phone calls and send text messages. However, he is unable to get rid of the message that pops up saying that its not a Verizon SIM Card. Any ideas? Thanks!

Your dad should have bought an att or T-Mobile S5. LTE won't work right on a Verizon S5, and I don't think there's a way to permanently remove the SIM card message without root.
I believe this should work temporarily:
Go to settings >> applications >> application manager >> all
Then find an application called "activation agent".
Click on it, then click force stop.
This should suppress the message until the phone gets rebooted.

Sean89us said:
Your dad should have bought an att or T-Mobile S5. LTE won't work right on a Verizon S5, and I don't think there's a way to permanently remove the SIM card message without root.
I believe this should work temporarily:
Go to settings >> applications >> application manager >> all
Then find an application called "activation agent".
Click on it, then click force stop.
This should suppress the message until the phone gets rebooted.
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Thank you sir! I told him to get a ATT or Tmobile phone but he was convinced that the verizon S5 would work due to it being advertised as a GSM phone. He was also having an issue not being able to access the internet without WiFi but someone at the ATT store fixed that for him. Now hes not able to receive MMS messages

VooDoobie said:
Thank you sir! I told him to get a ATT or Tmobile phone but he was convinced that the verizon S5 would work due to it being advertised as a GSM phone. He was also having an issue not being able to access the internet without WiFi but someone at the ATT store fixed that for him. Now hes not able to receive MMS messages
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Sounds like he needs to adjust his APN and MMS settings.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KB424489

Yes, there IS a fix!
I'll never understand why people reply when they don't actually have an answer. Fact is, your father didn't buy an AT&T phone and it's unlikely he's going to go sell his and buy an AT&T phone, so why introduce such a non-answer??
Now that I'm done ranting...
If you root the phone and install xposed framework, you can block status bar notifications using Gravity Box (>Status Bar Tweaks > Notification Blocker) or there is another module named NotifyClean which will also allow you to remove the SIM card nag.
I am using a Verizon phone on Cricket Wireless, which uses AT&T towers and have personally used the above solution.
By the way, my reception with Cricket is EVERY bit as good as it was on Verizon, even while traveling across country in some sparsely populated towns. Furthermore, my bill dropped from $420 to $200, taxes included! I also have 50 GB of hi-speed dafa (10 for each line) vs a shared 15 GB across all 5 lines with Verizon. There is only one minor disadvantage. With a Verizon phone, you will be limited to 4g speeds (~5 m/s), and will not be able to take advantage of LTE speeds (~20-25 m/s), but really, I'm incredibly doubtful anyone is actually gonna notice a difference on a mobile device.
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VooDoobie said:
Thank you sir! I told him to get a ATT or Tmobile phone but he was convinced that the verizon S5 would work due to it being advertised as a GSM phone. He was also having an issue not being able to access the internet without WiFi but someone at the ATT store fixed that for him. Now hes not able to receive MMS messages
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Great app with copy/paste functionality for fixing APN settings for nearly any carrier.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thenatureweb.apnsettings

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LG V20 CDMA to LTE/GSM switch via Hidden Menu

First of all credits go with many thanks to @hyelton for the instructions and original post for LG G5!
NOTE: starting with ZV8 firmware version Sprint has patched its ROM, so this option is not available any more.
Now short instructions on how to switch your LG V20 from CDMA to LTE network and configure your 3d party SIM APN settings:
1. Download attached HiddenMenuCall app and install it on your device.
2. Start the application and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
3. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
4. Select afterwards Operation Mode and change it from Production to Lab Network
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After that the phone will reboot.
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5. After reboot start HiddenMenuCall again and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
6. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
7. Now select APN Settings and press it.
8. From the upper right corner press 3 dotted menu and select New APN.
9. Configure your APN (refer to Biggest APN list) and press SAVE again in the 3 dot context menu.
That's all you'll now have a LTE/GSM enabled device

this apk has so many settings im tempted to mess withit. i see on off for voice over lte

charlie95113 said:
this apk has so many settings im tempted to mess withit. i see on off for voice over lte
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VoLTE will only work with Sprint and only if they support it.
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imgoing through the menu right now i also see some roaming bands turned off im going to mess with a few option and see what happens

I paid like 15 bucks for this stupid thing back in January or febuary off ebay

Beefy1488 said:
I paid like 15 bucks for this stupid thing back in January or febuary off ebay
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The APK? Wow... I thought it was unlocked a different way.
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yea dude was selling it as a way to unlock the phone. It works half ass, but I ended up getting sprint to UICC unlock my phone so it was a waste of money for me. my phone is unlocked now, just got to root it so can get it to show like Verizon,or what ever service I end up using. well got to flash the rom of what ever carrier I am going to use

Beefy1488 said:
yea dude was selling it as a way to unlock the phone. It works half ass, but I ended up getting sprint to UICC unlock my phone so it was a waste of money for me. my phone is unlocked now, just got to root it so can get it to show like Verizon,or what ever service I end up using. well got to flash the rom of what ever carrier I am going to use
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That's terrible. Report sellers that do that.
But You can't do what your wanting to do. You can't put that phone on Verizon, it doesn't work that way. Unlocked means it will work on AT&T, T-Mobile or any other GSM carrier in the USA or outside the USA.
2. I don't think there is root for the sprint model.
3. You can't flash other carrier firmwares. You can ONLY use the firmware that's on the device. If you flash a different carriers firmware you'll brick your device..
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So even if I actually can uicc unlock my Sprint V20 it won't be able too be rooted???

gerland said:
So even if I actually can uicc unlock my Sprint V20 it won't be able too be rooted???
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If there's root available for your model yes. But if not then no. UICC unlock won't have anything to do with being able to root or not.
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I can still root cause has not updated. already asked me2151. it will work on Verizon, had my sim card from Verizon in it and worked just fine except not showing Verizon symbol in the service corner, its a unlocked phone now, I don't think it will work on gsm cause of it being a cdma phone. I mean worst case scenario I will use on boost mobile.

Beefy1488 said:
I can still root cause has not updated. already asked me2151. it will work on Verizon, had my sim card from Verizon in it and worked just fine except not showing Verizon symbol in the service corner, its a unlocked phone now, I don't think it will work on gsm cause of it being a cdma phone. I mean worst case scenario I will use on boost mobile.
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Verizon doesn't officially support non Verizon devices meaning non LTE data may not work or work correctly.
It working on Verizon doesn't mean it's unlocked. Unlocking a phone relates to GSM not CDMA. Also if you use that apk your phone will work perfectly fine on AT&T or T-Mobile. Just like the Sprint G5 does.
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I have that app plus my phone is sim unlocked, it was paid for in full so I had them uicc/sim unlock it. that is what I was trying to say idk if I misconstrued that.

OK first problem I want to sort on my V20 is Tethering shutting down after 20 seconds, every single time it's switched on.
I'm in the UK and have the H990ds Taiwan variant.
When trying to change APN settings some options are not there when I compare to the settings on my Z2, and some other options that are there cannot be edited.
So this thread looked hopeful but I've installed the apk from the OP link and this is what I get when I open the app -

rubiicon59 said:
OK first problem I want to sort on my V20 is Tethering shutting down after 20 seconds, every single time it's switched on.
I'm in the UK and have the H990ds Taiwan variant.
When trying to change APN settings some options are not there when I compare to the settings on my Z2, and some other options that are there cannot be edited.
So this thread looked hopeful but I've installed the apk from the OP link and this is what I get when I open the app -
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This thread of for specifically making a US carrier device be network unlocked. This that most likely won't be of any use to your model.
That's a very strange issue. Settings with your APN won't make your hotspot shut off. You can turn on hotspot even if data is not working.
Seems more like a software issue or hardware issue.
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Thanks. But so far after much googling APN settings are what everything has led me to believe is the problem. So I'm trying whatever I can.
Back to the drawing board....

rubiicon59 said:
Thanks. But so far after much googling APN settings are what everything has led me to believe is the problem. So I'm trying whatever I can.
Back to the drawing board....
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Have you tried performing a factory reset?
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Very interesting post. As mentioned, this App is unfortunately intended to be used in the states only. Should it be possible to help us switch the bands for different carriers in different countries, would it be great!

@hyelton
The problem was down to a Sony app that I inadvertently installed when setting up my V20.
Thanks for your help.

vlad48 said:
First of all credits go with many thanks to @hyelton for the instructions and original post for LG G5!
Now short instructions on how to switch your LG V20 from CDMA to LTE network and configure your 3d party SIM APN settings:
1. Download attached HiddenMenuCall app and install it on your device.
2. Start the application and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
3. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
4. Select afterwards Operation Mode and change it from Production to Lab Network
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After that the phone will reboot.
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5. After reboot start HiddenMenuCall again and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
6. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
7. Now select APN Settings and press it.
8. From the upper right corner press 3 dotted menu and select New APN.
9. Configure your APN (refer to Biggest APN list) and press SAVE again in the 3 dot context menu.
That's all you'll now have a LTE/GSM enabled device
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I don't see the IOT (CDG2) menu when i open the hidden menu on my H918. Does this apply to T-Mob?

Note 8 hotspot hack - grandfathered unlimited Verizon

I found a trick that works to enable the hotspot if you have an unlimited plan with no hotspot included. It works on my Verizon Note 8.
You follow everything in the video, except you only disable the red "mobile hotspot and tethering " app. Not the others.
It helps if you have Wi-Fi and mobile hotspot in the quick swipe down menu of your phone. Once you set up the wrong passworded Wi-Fi all you have to do is toggle them in the drop down. It's easy and fast.
Let me know if the link doesn't work.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...CC4wAw&usg=AFQjCNGLD66UrxdFo9tyLyXax3CAc0inCg

No go. I just get this error message no matter what when the hotspot is disabled - "All apps associated with this action have been turned off, blocked, or are not installed."

On mine I have Wi-Fi sharing enabled in the hotspot settings and also make sure you only disable the one app, not all 3 like the video. Hope that helps. Not sure if it'll make a difference.

Attached a picture of the package disabler.

I thought I had wifi sharing on already, but I guess not. That did it, thank you!!

not sure if this will work for Verizon but I found this method on galaxy s8+ and works on sprint note 8.
Hotspot hack works here as well. Seems easier than the other method.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Search for LTEfunctionality
3. Click on com.test.LTEfunctionality
4. Launch
5. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
6. Add " ,dun " to APN2 LTE and EHRPD internet under APN type. That line should read default, mms, dun when you finish.
7. Native Hotspot should work. You may have to do this hack again if you update Profile.
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kgbedge said:
not sure if this will work for Verizon but I found this method on galaxy s8+ and works on sprint note 8.
Hotspot hack works here as well. Seems easier than the other method.
1. Download Shortcut Master Lite
2. Search for LTEfunctionality
3. Click on com.test.LTEfunctionality
4. Launch
5. Scroll down to LTE APN Setting
6. Add " ,dun " to APN2 LTE and EHRPD internet under APN type. That line should read default, mms, dun when you finish.
7. Native Hotspot should work. You may have to do this hack again if you update Profile. XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I have a VZW N8 and nothing happens when I try to launch com.test.LTEfunctionality. I tried to modify the APN settings through ADB already, and that didn't seem to take either, so I think Verizon just has the APN settings locked up pretty tight.

Do you guys have carrier locked or unlock? I still have unlimited from 2009 and the hot spot works just fine without any of this on an unlocked version....

Proweedsmoker said:
Do you guys have carrier locked or unlock? I still have unlimited from 2009 and the hot spot works just fine without any of this on an unlocked version....
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I'm on the locked VZW, but also still have the grandfathered unlimited.
If I knew that workarounds would be available for all the network specific features, I would have definitely preferred unlocked.
Though I would not have gotten anywhere near the deal I got for the locked VZW...
So in an effort to make this as convenient as possible, I made a Bixby quick command to perform the necessary actions.
First off, I had to install the app WIFI Prioritizer and set the wrong-passworded network as #1 priority, with auto switch on. My other wifi networks all have auto switch off.
Quick command as follows:
1- Turn off wifi
2- Turn on wifi
3- Turn on hotspot
4- Turn off wifi
The timing of Bixby's execution seems perfect, however, there's a big caveat...
It seems wifi-sharing is turned off every time after disconnecting from a wifi network (including just turning wifi off when connected to a network).
I have not figured out any way to have Bixby turn wifi sharing back on.
So basically, unless you never connect to wifi, the quick command won't work without also manually turning on wifi sharing.
If anybody has any suggestions to deal with the wifi sharing issue, please let me know!

I have the Verizon version of the phone. Which is technically unlocked but with the Verizon firmware. If it's like the vzw s8 then we should be able to flash the unlocked firmware to it and the hotspot will just work. But the Verizon firmware locks down the hotspot unless you pay, or find a hack around it.

Dr, so just to confirm you have the carrier specific locked version. That would explain why you need to do this work around.
I have a non carrier specific unlocked phone on VZW network which activates the hot spot just fine without any of this.
Only reason I'm posting is to help pin down who needs this mod.
Im also used to flashing the hotspot apps when I root a new phone, which is over of the main reasons I root however I don't need it with note 8.

Does an unlocked phone on Verizon still get throttled after 15GB of Hotspot Data? I had been using an S3 with Foxfi and never got a message about using Hotspot Data till yesterday. Was looking at possibly getting another unlocked Note8 to serve as a Hotspot if I wouldn't get hit after 15GB on Verizon's new unlimited plan.

Drhoot said:
Attached a picture of the package disabler.
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I cannot check any of these.
says Operation Not Supported
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sebastianraven said:
I cannot check any of these.
says Operation Not Supported
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Once I dl'd PDP from their page I could disable, but then I cannot select Mobile hotspot.

The best solution for Verizon phones is to flash the unlocked firmware onto your phone. Super easy and problem solved. The one downside is you will lose vvm and wifi calling, but I don't use those anyway. And you get rid of the Verizon bloat.

HotLZ said:
The best solution for Verizon phones is to flash the unlocked firmware onto your phone. Super easy and problem solved. The one downside is you will lose vvm and wifi calling, but I don't use those anyway. And you get rid of the Verizon bloat.
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I am trying to find a guide for the unlocked verizon firmware. I just got my new phone today.
Would love your advice since I also have an unlimited plan and on my note 4 I used Fox-fi to get a hot spot

dpoverlord said:
I am trying to find a guide for the unlocked verizon firmware. I just got my new phone today.
Would love your advice since I also have an unlimited plan and on my note 4 I used Fox-fi to get a hot spot
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You can follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...covery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615/page29
With this firmware to be on latest Verizon Unlocked
Here is your link: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=6CD1C6D99B4511E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Then try hotspot mods

dpoverlord said:
I am trying to find a guide for the unlocked verizon firmware. I just got my new phone today.
Would love your advice since I also have an unlimited plan and on my note 4 I used Fox-fi to get a hot spot
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It is quite simple. Flash the Unlocked firmware on the phone using Odin/Prince Comsy's Odin, check the link below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340
Optional: Set up the Video Calling (VoLTE) by following the steps from that Youtube video:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...eo-how-to-enable-video-calling-volte-t3680994
Don't forget to give thanks to the guys from these threads who made those things possible.

mrbidjey said:
It is quite simple. Flash the Unlocked firmware on the phone using Odin/Prince Comsy's Odin, check the link below:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...m-n950u-u1-t3685884/post74087340#post74087340
Optional: Set up the Video Calling (VoLTE) by following the steps from that Youtube video:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...eo-how-to-enable-video-calling-volte-t3680994
Don't forget to give thanks to the guys from these threads who made those things possible.
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Thank you so much!
I am really appreciative, I will give thanks and do all of this tonight. How do you like yours?

Proweedsmoker said:
I have a non carrier specific unlocked phone on VZW network which activates the hot spot just fine without any of this. . . . Im also used to flashing the hotspot apps when I root a new phone, which is over of the main reasons I root however I don't need it with note 8.
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@Proweedsmoker: thanks for your post. i relied on it when i ordered my unlocked note 8. i have an unlimited data plan from 2004. the phone arrived yesterday; it "only" took 2 weeks to arrive. i went to verizon to get a micro sim card (since the sim in my note 3 is the larger version). they activated it and first thing i did was turn on the hotspot to see if i could get wifi on my note 3. it worked perfectly. huge relief; no rooting, flashing or potential brick-making procedures. i'm loving this note 8 so far.

dpoverlord said:
Thank you so much!
I am really appreciative, I will give thanks and do all of this tonight. How do you like yours?
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It's a great phone but I keep going back to the V20 because of my 3 main reasons: Hi-Fi sound, Interactive 2nd Screen and the ability of picking up a call by bringing the phone to your hear.