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• #ane

Has anyone figured out how to bypass the tethering restrictions on t-mobile using a not rooted Unlocked Annotation 20 Ultra?

Before I used to apply adb commands but now my tether usage is being detected.

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• #3

After information technology became credible that even pdanet with "hibernate tether usage" enabled was existence detected, I started using Every Proxy in conjunction with pdanet and that seems to hibernate information technology. I haven't tested it with the standard hotspot. Alternatively, NetShare hotspot has the proxy congenital right in then you don't take to run 2 separate apps, just it's $eight.99 for the full version.

• #4

Afterward information technology became apparent that even pdanet with "hibernate tether usage" enabled was beingness detected, I started using Every Proxy in conjunction with pdanet and that seems to hide information technology. I haven't tested it with the standard hotspot. Alternatively, NetShare hotspot has the proxy built right in and then you don't accept to run 2 separate apps, but it's $8.99 for the total version.

Give thanks you for that heads upward. Netshare worked like a charm. No way am I paying these carriers another dollar for service I should exist able to utilize equally I run into fit.

• #five

Thank you lot for that heads up. Netshare worked like a amuse. No way am I paying these carriers another dollar for service I should be able to use as I see fit.

What about foxfi? That doesn't work? If I purchase the note 20 ultra I want to be able to tether un rooter no problem with Verizon as well.

• #6

i had lost cable/internet for near week considering of a storm about a week or 2 agone, had to utilise PDA cyberspace plus on my note 8 (no root and latest OFW) to go my desktop dorsum online for a calendar week. Using usb tether in the app, my tethering usage was detected every bit if i was normally tethering and i hit my cap. So i tried wifi direct hotspot in the app and that worked, nonetheless i started getting notifications that i had surpassed my allowed data for the calendar month for the phone itself and i could be throttled, interesting considering im on a truthful unlimited plan from 10 years ago earlier they idea upward this crap and i used to run one to 2 TB of data usage a month to avoid comcast/time warner.

Anyways, i havnt tried this out on my Note20 yet, but thats what got me back in the "unlimited" zone on my note 8. i dont know if something has changed with Bone build/new hardware. promise it works out for yous who demand it.

• #7

Note twenty Ultra: SM-N968U1 vs SM-N968U - Hotspot/Tethering U.Due south. Carrier Detection

(1) Have Samsung S7Edge SM-G935F (International Version) with AT&T Unlimited Plan. NO AT&T software is on the phone. Equally such, tethering and hotspoting are Not detected. I assume the central was an absence of AT&T "local" software on the phone. I read via XDA "S20 Ultra Plus" Forum that the "U1" version of the telephone has NO U.S. carrier software on the phone, where the "U" version is 'multiple carrier loaded'. I assume the aforementioned applies to the Note 20 Ultra SM-N968U1 that this version has NO carrier bloatware/apps (vs. the ostensible "carrier loaded" version SM-N968U). (Notation: AT&T beginning February/2022 will but allow only the U1/U models on their network.) I am "hoping" when I buy the Note 20 Ultra "U1" (SM-N968U1) that (a) in that location will exist no carrier software on the phone and (b) when I employ it as I use the S7Edge, the tethering/hotspot usage also will not be tracked. If anyone can provide thoughts on this +/-, I'd capeesh it.

(ii) If the Annotation twenty Ultra SM-N968U1 "tethering/hotspot" usage is tracked, and then what apps should I have/pay for and in what order? It appears per the above posts that PDANet/Plus is i required, and in addition so is Every Proxy; another is just Netshare hotspot. If anyone can suggest a "planned" app combo w/settings that works to avoid carrier tethering/hotspot detection, I'd appreciate that heads-up. Volition of form post my experience here once I get the phone and go into a programme-month. TIA for your help. It's appreciated.

Last edited: Aug 27, 2020

• #8

I'm bummed because I bought SM-U68U1 that has no carrier bloatware/apps with AT&T Unlimited Elite and they are detecting my hotspot usage.

• #9

I'm bummed considering I bought SM-U68U1 that has no carrier bloatware/apps with AT&T Unlimited Elite and they are detecting my hotspot usage.

Thank y'all mbmike29. That's just as I figured. Looks like i of those "spoof apps" volition have to be used. Or possibly flash a Hong Kong paradigm or other International version image - I don't think information technology would change the IMEI number, although with the "Elite" package they might exist measuring tethering/hotspot on their server end (like VZN does), thus the app-spoof proxy solutions. Flashing Hong Kong or other firmware "might" affect the "bands" the telephone is able to receive, though band reception might be at the phone/hardware level, unless the region-specific O/S affects that. I know in that location'southward original U1 Samsung firmware to revert the telephone dorsum to stock if need be. I would not practise a firmware flash without exhausting all other options first.

What a ridiculous state of affairs in 2020, not getting what we are paying for. We are so backwards in this land, technologically speaking, and in so many other ways comparatively.

• #10

(1) Have Samsung S7Edge SM-G935F (International Version) with AT&T Unlimited Plan. NO AT&T software is on the phone. As such, tethering and hotspoting are Non detected. I presume the key was an absence of AT&T "local" software on the phone. I read via XDA "S20 Ultra Plus" Forum that the "U1" version of the phone has NO U.S. carrier software on the phone, where the "U" version is 'multiple carrier loaded'. I presume the same applies to the Note xx Ultra SM-N968U1 that this version has NO carrier bloatware/apps (vs. the ostensible "carrier loaded" version SM-N968U). (Annotation: AT&T first Feb/2022 will only let merely the U1/U models on their network.) I am "hoping" when I purchase the Note 20 Ultra "U1" (SM-N968U1) that (a) in that location volition be no carrier software on the phone and (b) when I use information technology equally I use the S7Edge, the tethering/hotspot usage besides will not be tracked. If anyone can provide thoughts on this +/-, I'd appreciate it.

(2) If the Note twenty Ultra SM-N968U1 "tethering/hotspot" usage is tracked, then what apps should I have/pay for and in what order? It appears per the to a higher place posts that PDANet/Plus is 1 required, and in addition and then is Every Proxy; another is just Netshare hotspot. If anyone can suggest a "planned" app combo west/settings that works to avoid carrier tethering/hotspot detection, I'd capeesh that heads-upwards. Will of form post my feel here once I go the phone and get into a plan-month. TIA for your assist. It's appreciated.

I use the Netshare with the proxy and so far so good.

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i had lost cable/net for nearly week because of a tempest well-nigh a calendar week or two ago, had to use PDA net plus on my note 8 (no root and latest OFW) to get my desktop back online for a calendar week. Using usb tether in the app, my tethering usage was detected equally if i was normally tethering and i hit my cap. So i tried wifi direct hotspot in the app and that worked, withal i started getting notifications that i had surpassed my allowed data for the month for the phone itself and i could exist throttled, interesting considering im on a true unlimited plan from 10 years ago before they thought up this crap and i used to run one to 2 TB of data usage a month to avoid comcast/time warner.

Anyways, i havnt tried this out on my Note20 nevertheless, but thats what got me back in the "unlimited" zone on my note 8. i dont know if something has changed with OS build/new hardware. promise it works out for you who need it.

Something definitely changed because on my note9 I never had issues with hotspot

• #11

I was able to get mine working on my unlocked variant on the sprint network.

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• #12

I did the same for a family unit member on Sprint, works smashing for them. Just wish there was an way to exercise it for T-Mobile without root. Wondering what additional checks were added?

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• #13

I was able to go mine working on my unlocked variant on the dart network.

Have you lot had whatsoever hotspot crashing bug on your sprint note20 ultra?

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Have yous had any hotspot crashing issues on your sprint note20 ultra?

It seems to only crash during 5G. If I switch to 4G LTE / CDMA only manner, information technology doesn't crash.

• #14

Accept you had any hotspot crashing issues on your sprint note20 ultra?

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It seems to only crash during 5G. If I switch to 4G LTE / CDMA only manner, it doesn't crash.

Seems to be working fine. Which carrier are you using?

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• #15

So, PDAnet (with the foxfi central) DOES work, bypassing the hotspot. I simply checked my VZ account, and the phone itself. VZ has no hotspot usage listed for this calendar month, and all my hotspot settings are (and e'er have been) currently off. I've burned through 196G of data and so far, with cipher from VZ yet. I do take the hotspot feature on my account, but with my data usage and their 'cap' of 15G, it'due south just non practical. Been using PDA since 2014 dorsum when I had direct talk, and they HATE hotspots...

In any event, VZ DOES have PDAnet listed on the account page that breaks down the apps using information. All they'd demand to do is accept a peek...

• #16

So, PDAnet (with the foxfi key) DOES work, bypassing the hotspot. I just checked my VZ account, and the phone itself. VZ has no hotspot usage listed for this month, and all my hotspot settings are (and e'er have been) currently off. I've burned through 196G of data so far, with nothing from VZ yet. I do have the hotspot feature on my business relationship, but with my data usage and their 'cap' of 15G, information technology'southward simply non practical. Been using PDA since 2014 back when I had straight talk, and they HATE hotspots...

In whatever event, VZ DOES have PDAnet listed on the business relationship page that breaks downwardly the apps using data. All they'd need to do is take a peek...

Thank y'all Admiral_Piett. 'Appreciate your info. Question: what is the "foxfi key" you mentioned? Does that come with PDANet, is it a "setting", or is it another apps that works in conjunction with PDANet? Also is PDANet = PDANet "Plus"? Separately, if you utilize a VPN on your phone, I believe the apps/app usage is not published out of the VPN. That also makes me think that a VPN obviates the need for PDANet, but I'm not certain of that. I'd have to do additional inquiry to respond this question (unless a viewer of this thread knows and weighs-in. Stay tuned on that one. Thank you over again Admiral.

• #17

Then, PDAnet (with the foxfi key) DOES work, bypassing the hotspot. I just checked my VZ business relationship, and the telephone itself. VZ has no hotspot usage listed for this calendar month, and all my hotspot settings are (and always have been) currently off. I've burned through 196G of data so far, with aught from VZ yet. I do take the hotspot feature on my account, but with my data usage and their 'cap' of 15G, information technology's simply not practical. Been using PDA since 2014 dorsum when I had straight talk, and they HATE hotspots...

In whatsoever issue, VZ DOES take PDAnet listed on the account page that breaks down the apps using data. All they'd need to do is take a peek...

Wait are u using foxfi or PDA net... Pdanet I know needs that program on other devices... Does the foxfi portion work for you... I get the mistake message stating my phone don't have hotspot.

• #18

Wait are u using foxfi or PDA net... Pdanet I know needs that program on other devices... Does the foxfi portion work for yous... I become the error bulletin stating my telephone don't have hotspot.

PDAnet. Foxfi is for older legacy models. All the same, my foxfi key registers on pda... Maybe foxfi was bought? But yeah, you are correct. PDAnet still needs to be on both items for it to function.

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• #nineteen

Thanks Admiral_Piett. 'Appreciate your info. Question: what is the "foxfi central" you mentioned? Does that come up with PDANet, is it a "setting", or is it another apps that works in conjunction with PDANet? Also is PDANet = PDANet "Plus"? Separately, if you use a VPN on your phone, I believe the apps/app usage is non published out of the VPN. That likewise makes me think that a VPN obviates the need for PDANet, simply I'chiliad not certain of that. I'd have to exercise additional research to answer this question (unless a viewer of this thread knows and weighs-in. Stay tuned on that one. Give thanks you again Admiral.

Foxfi was an older tunneling app that would bypass Hotspot restrictions (what pdanet does today). Not actually sure what PDAnet plus is, will look that upwards afterward this mail. And no, I don't currently utilize a VPN in conjunction with pda. Information technology's sufficiently kept me hidden as far equally downloading with no Hotspot, and I don't roam the 'net too much to worry most needing a VPN. A VPN would further increase concealment as far as downloading large files, since it'd betoken to a random server, non a specific source, if you lot will.

• #20

I have Sprint as well as PDA.net. It works wonderful for tethering directly via USB but for hotspot it nonetheless shows usage on my business relationship page. I have a special $30 plan with unlimited information and all and 50GB hot spot. Is there any style to by pass that restriction on PDANET or setting? Too, I center virtually the Netshare just when I search Google play, it has 2 unlike versions with two different full version pricing so I am not certain which to use if those aid. Any communication would be greately appreciated.

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