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This thread will begin with an Unboxing and Review video, I will update it with Root, Recovery, and Rom Guides, plus anything else having to do with the S5! Be sure to check back here often!
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FINALLY Geohot Has Released A Root Method! TowelRoot!
Grab Root Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Root Method For OTA Update To NE9
Files For NE9 Root here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
How To Install SafeStrap
Download Safestrap here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
Free Wifi Tether Guide No Root Required
Unboxing and Review
Water Test
Rear Facing 4K Video Test
Front Facing 1080p Video Test

Still no root or mods of any type, but the op has been updated with Front facing and Rear facing video tests

Free wifi tether guide added to the OP

What about those folks who have the verizon developer edition? I believe we could root and flash custom roms. I hope we could get support. My S5 DE has been sitting there since Monday :/

sinfulmatik said:
What about those folks who have the verizon developer edition? I believe we could root and flash custom roms. I hope we could get support. My S5 DE has been sitting there since Monday :/
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.... why? You know vzw dev ed has been rooted. .. get after it man! Root and debloat til your heart is content and your cup is overflowing with greatness:thumbup:
beav3r

I think that the developer editions should have their own subforum. I'm tired of seeing their depressing post.

thewebsiteisdown said:
I think that the developer editions should have their own subforum. I'm tired of seeing their depressing post.
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i so agree... depressed with my S5 here... just want a glimmer of hope.

OP Updated with Root Method Finally! Much thanks to @geohot

Just wanna let you guys know that you no longer need Foxfi for tethering. You can use X Tether from Xposed Module Repository: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether to activate wireless tether. (Or in this case, mobile hotspot) Check out the pics for proof.

Thanks I'll look into this
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Droid_Evo_8 said:
Just wanna let you guys know that you no longer need Foxfi for tethering. You can use X Tether from Xposed Module Repository: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether to activate wireless tether. (Or in this case, mobile hotspot) Check out the pics for proof.
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This absolutely works great.
Follow this thread to learn how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/how-to-tether-blocking-fix-t2544487

Droid_Evo_8 said:
Just wanna let you guys know that you no longer need Foxfi for tethering. You can use X Tether from Xposed Module Repository: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether to activate wireless tether. (Or in this case, mobile hotspot) Check out the pics for proof.
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Secondlaw said:
This absolutely works great.
Follow this thread to learn how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/how-to-tether-blocking-fix-t2544487
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@Secondlaw - Were you saying the method you quoted from @Droid_Evo_8 works? Or were you stating that there was an easier method without using xposed? The method from your post doesn't seem to involve using the xposed mod but rather modifying a SQL file. Care to elaborate? Did this work without xposed and are you on a VZW non Dev GS5?
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I installed the xPosed mod first and that didn't allow tethering. Once I modified the .DB, I was able to tether. I didn't do it the other way around.
I suppose someone else could edit the .DB file without the installed the xPosed mod and test.

I successfully enabled native hotspot with xposed and x tether but after disabling the hotspot (after testing) my connections to the web are mucked up until I reboot. A page will load about 3/4 then stop loading. Doesn't matter if on a WiFi connection or vzw.
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OP updated with SafeStrap guide

Is it OK to uninstall exposed after I've run the script and achieved tether?

OP Updated with NE9 root guide!

owenbeals said:
OP updated with SafeStrap guide
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Can SafeStrap be installed on a rooted NHA?
Thanks!

New Software Update for D838 to D83810B.

Folks with D388 model,
Press that Update button now!

kelvintisw said:
Folks with D388 model,
Press that Update button now!
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The download is quite big.. 100+mb.. Notice any changes?

scpion said:
The download is quite big.. 100+mb.. Notice any changes?
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Update it using your phone is much faster!
Update log says Enhancement to Apps!
I do notice an optimized used of OSB in Apps and games that previously was kind of truncated by the OSB causing it a non-full-screen game play. :good:
I also noticed that the sound quality from the speaker has been improved with the stock player, :good:

Which Version,Taiwan or Singapur?I have Taiwan D838 Version,latest Update two Weeks ago was 10e.
kelvintisw said:
Folks with D388 model,
Press that Update button now!
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letschky said:
Which Version,Taiwan or Singapur?I have Taiwan D838 Version,latest Update two Weeks ago was 10e.
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Mine is Singapore D838.
It seem that Taiwan D838 get updated real fast to 10e! :silly:

I'm curious if 4.4.3's more, because the SD card error,or another Update to fix this SD error

letschky said:
I'm curious if 4.4.3's more, because the SD card error,or another Update to fix this SD error
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With big daddy; Google behind LG now! Rest assured that 4.4.3 will come to Pro 2 sooner than you ever expected!

its actually e
See attached picture

manikumary said:
See attached picture
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So, the Taiwanese started with 10A or with 10 what?
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New Update,10f.(Taiwan Version)

letschky said:
New Update,10f.(Taiwan Version)
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Same for me, just updated. Call performance and Apps. :good:

musicmadmac said:
Same for me, just updated. Call performance and Apps. :good:
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That's nice!
How long was it takes from 10e to 10f?
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kelvintisw said:
That's nice!
How long was it takes from 10e to 10f?
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It took under 5 minutes, was 108mb but I've now lost my 4G LTE completely :crying:

musicmadmac said:
It took under 5 minutes, was 108mb but I've now lost my 4G LTE completely :crying:
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So have I. The LTE option was there in mobile network settings on 10e but now on 10f the option is not there. Luckily for me, I am not on an LTE contract as it is not available in my immediate area....weird.

bobsie41 said:
So have I. The LTE option was there in mobile network settings on 10e but now on 10f the option is not there. Luckily for me, I am not on an LTE contract as it is not available in my immediate area....weird.
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Oh dear, there was me thinking it may be a faulty sim. Do you know how to roll back an update?

musicmadmac said:
Oh dear, there was me thinking it may be a faulty sim. Do you know how to roll back an update?
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You would need to get your hands on a 10e kdz for this device then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50703054&postcount=1. I'm not sure if anyone's posted one here yet, I'm new to this device. I only got it yesterday.

bobsie41 said:
You would need to get your hands on a 10e kdz for this device then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50703054&postcount=1. I'm not sure if anyone's posted one here yet, I'm new to this device. I only got it yesterday.
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Thanks, I may just return it to the retailer. The files are no longer available on that link. It was superb before this update, how could they get it so wrong.

musicmadmac said:
Thanks, I may just return it to the retailer. The files are no longer available on that link. It was superb before this update, how could they get it so wrong.
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I don't understand why they would disable a capability of the device with a software update. :what:
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Hopefully it's an oversight which will be quickly rectified.
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bobsie41 said:
I don't understand why they would disable a capability of the device with a software update. :what:
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Hopefully it's an oversight which will be quickly rectified.
Sent from my LG-D838 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Let's hope they do sort it quickly, I'm having a few problems with my device now. I may need to use a backup phone until this is sorted. I have sent an email to LG. I would give up but this device is fantastic.

musicmadmac said:
Let's hope they do sort it quickly, I'm having a few problems with my device now. I may need to use a backup phone until this is sorted. I have sent an email to LG. I would give up but this device is fantastic.
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Let me know how you get on and I would be interested in what other issues that you have. I don't have any and I am on the same device/network as you.
We could probably re-enable lte from the hidden settings menu if we could find out the correct number to dial for this and, if not, root and an amendment in the build prop would probably work but, root looks a bit complicated at the moment. In saying this, I don't see why we should have to be addressing this ourselves but I don't expect this is something EE will assist with as this device is not for our network/country officially.

[APP]4.0+ ThreeInTouch[BETA]

I saw this posted somewhere and thought it would be useful for those on the 3 network in the UK with poor reception at home.
marin said:
You got a poor signal at home on the THREE Network?
Spoken to THREE yesterday (I'm on the 3,2,1 pay as you go plan) and told them about the poor signal at home and asked them about "HOME SIGNAL", they informed me that this is only available to people "on contract".
They offered me an APP (Which is still in the BETA stage), called "THREE IN TOUCH", which allows you to call and send and receive texts over a wi-fi connection ) [using your phone number]. (They send you a text with the appropriate link).
They informed me that whilst this is in BETA stage, calls and texts are FREE, yes free. The APP goes live on the 27th July 2014. After this date, calls and texts will be charged at standard rates (i.e. 3p / min, 2p / text).
So just to let all the THREE pay as you go people know about this, thought I'd share.
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daleski75 said:
You need to speak to 3 customer services to activate it, simply installing the apk will not work.
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Download link

Thanks! Will be testing this out. Get very poor signal in my house
Note: Doesn't work on rooted devices
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Yeah I just installed it and it wouldn't run due to root
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AMoosa said:
Yeah I just installed it and it wouldn't run due to root
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Have you tried rootcloak?
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-rootcloak-completely-hide-root-t2574647

tillward said:
Have you tried rootcloak?
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-rootcloak-completely-hide-root-t2574647
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Yh use this
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tillward said:
Have you tried rootcloak?
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-rootcloak-completely-hide-root-t2574647
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Just tried it. The app runs now but can't initialize.
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You need to speak to 3 customer services to activate it, simply installing the apk will not work.

Will this work for people on contract? Got poor signal here at home.

Mr_Bartek said:
Will this work for people on contract? Got poor signal here at home.
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If it's a 3 contract, then presumably yes. It's intended for 3 customers only.
I didn't realise that an activation was needed. I'll add that to the first post. Thank you.

I've just tried RootCloak (with XPosed etc) but Three Intouch still wouldn't run. Also tried RootCloak Plus (with Cydia and SELinux) and that didn't work either. I'm runnng Phoenix ROM 8.0 (Android 4.4.2) on a Galaxy S4. Any other rooted S4 users having any luck with Three Intouch?

I tried with rootcloak too. It just gets stuck on activation.
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AMoosa said:
I tried with rootcloak too. It just gets stuck on activation.
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I don't even get as far as attempting to activate - the app won't start up because it detects that I am rooted.

Just tried Three inTouch today. Works okay. There's certainly a few features it needs adding before it's ready for full-time use though.
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oh, and I'm rooted...

skezza said:
Just tried Three inTouch today. Works okay. There's certainly a few features it needs adding before it's ready for full-time use though.
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oh, and I'm rooted...
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Hey skezza,
Any idea how you got it working on a rooted device? I have tried Cydia root cloak but with no success on my nexus 5.
Thanks

kabadisha said:
Hey skezza,
Any idea how you got it working on a rooted device? I have tried Cydia root cloak but with no success on my nexus 5.
Thanks
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Any luck with this?

Works for me, installed the regular rootcloak version. Have you guy's opened the rootcloak app and added Three In Touch?

gooner98 said:
Any luck with this?
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I uninstalled rootcloak plus and switched to rootcloak using the exposed framework and that works fine

AMoosa said:
I tried with rootcloak too. It just gets stuck on activation.
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kabadisha said:
I uninstalled rootcloak plus and switched to rootcloak using the exposed framework and that works fine
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What version of Android are you running? I tried both rootcloak plus and rootcloak on my Android 4.4.2 phone and couldn't get Three InTouch to work with either of them (it's a Galaxy S4)

itm said:
What version of Android are you running? I tried both rootcloak plus and rootcloak on my Android 4.4.2 phone and couldn't get Three InTouch to work with either of them (it's a Galaxy S4)
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I'm running 4.4.4 stock on my Nexus 5.

itm said:
I've just tried RootCloak (with XPosed etc) but Three Intouch still wouldn't run. Also tried RootCloak Plus (with Cydia and SELinux) and that didn't work either. I'm runnng Phoenix ROM 8.0 (Android 4.4.2) on a Galaxy S4. Any other rooted S4 users having any luck with Three Intouch?
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You may have got "Three In Touch" working with Rootcloak by now but, just in case you haven't then I confirm that several of us have found that the released version does work with RootCloak. The thing to do is to ensure "Three In Touch" is not installed and started BEFORE you manualy add the app to RootCloak. If you had installed it and tried to run it on a rooted phone BEFORE installing RootCloak then completely uninstall it, install it once again, make sure the app is added to RootCloak then fire it up. It should now work.

M 6.0.1 update

Verizon is now rolling out the Marshmellow 6.0.1 update for the Galaxy Note 5!
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I've got nothing yet, but it looks legit.
Source..
Edit:Another source.
PSA: Don't forget to enable all disabled packages before accepting an OTA!

Shooperman said:
I've got nothing yet, but it looks legit.
Source..
Edit:Another source.
PSA: Don't forget to enable all disabled packages before accepting an OTA!
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Why do i need to enable?

AB__CD said:
Why do i need to enable?
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If you are running Package Disabler Pro, the developer said you need to enable all disabled packages before updating Android.
policedeveloper said:
Be aware that in order to update your version of Android, you might need all original apps in place. It is advised to always have a backup of disabled packages so you can restore them later.
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Rolling it out to whom? This could take a while.

Wow, hope it's true. When has Verizon ever been first of the major US carriers to release an update?
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http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note5-update/

Shooperman said:
If you are running Package Disabler Pro, the developer said you need to enable all disabled packages before updating Android.
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What happens if I dont?

AB__CD said:
What happens if I dont?
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Then, most likely, the update will fail. Updates like this have checks to make sure that you haven't modified the system.

Anyone try using the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant instead of waiting for the OTA?

On the disable, what if I used Debloater from GatesJr? Same thing, re-enable back?

Not there yet
Shooperman said:
Anyone try using the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant instead of waiting for the OTA?
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Tried it, not available. Spoke with a rep, says its still a waiting game.

Mine is downloading now! I was a little crazy with the check for update button, but I got it downloading!

I did the same. Kept hitting check for update. Downloading now
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Me too! At work so no way to capture link.

Downloading update now!!!!

Well I guess I'm not the first to say it's live....lol.

I already checked and is available for me

Downloading now.
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Mine is available too, but I may wait to later / When I'm home I can bring the phone back to stock, app wise.
Are you guys going to factory reset after the install? Is that necessary?

Downloaded but nervous to install. Going to wait for others to install and confirm validity for use with my Gear VR.

hotspot not working

I have an AT&T LG G4 H810 running marshmallow 6.0 . I am having problems with its hotspot. Every time I try to enable hotspot it give some error. I want to use apps like SHAREit and also want to share my mobile network connection with other device but I am unable to do so because of this error............anyone has a solution to my problem?

hassan800 said:
I have an AT&T LG G4 H810 running marshmallow 6.0 . I am having problems with its hotspot. Every time I try to enable hotspot it give some error. I want to use apps like SHAREit and also want to share my mobile network connection with other device but I am unable to do so because of this error............anyone has a solution to my problem?
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Are you using the phone on AT&T? If not it's not possible due to it being locked down. If you are on AT&T you may not have a correct data plan
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hyelton said:
Are you using the phone on AT&T? If not it's not possible due to it being locked down. If you are on AT&T you may not have a correct data plan
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No I'm not on AT&T network......isn't there any way to use it without an AT&T sim card?

hassan800 said:
No I'm not on AT&T network......isn't there any way to use it without an AT&T sim card?
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Only time usually is if you can obtain root
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hyelton said:
Only time usually is if you can obtain root
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Any method to do so? Coz I'm unable to find any.

hassan800 said:
Any method to do so? Coz I'm unable to find any.
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Since your running MM sadly you cannot. You might can try a 3rd party app in the play store.

hyelton said:
Since your running MM sadly you cannot. You might can try a 3rd party app in the play store.
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I don't think they will work. If you know any app that works plz let me know

hassan800 said:
I don't think they will work. If you know any app that works plz let me know
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There's several that do work. PDANet is one that I have tried. Mostly paid though.
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hyelton said:
There's several that do work. PDANet is one that I have tried. Mostly paid though.
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Well. That wasn't helpful enough but thanks

hassan800 said:
Well. That wasn't helpful enough but thanks
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Sorry but that's to be expected with US carrier models in general. But In my experience I've used PDANet without issue.
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hyelton said:
Sorry but that's to be expected with US carrier models in general. But In my experience I've used PDANet without issue.
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Didn't worked...any other method?

hassan800 said:
Didn't worked...any other method?
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Only other methods is to try other apps.
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hyelton said:
Only other methods is to try other apps.
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I got ATT LG G4 unlocked non-rooted with android 6.0 H8101020n on it.
Ended up with rooted Android 5.1 H81010o with working tethering.
Steps:
1) downgrade to H8101010o using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66316842&postcount=113
2) root using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63962261&postcount=4
LG G4 system.rooted.h81010o.rar image is here: https://mega.nz/#!so9E2bKT!ozGR_amJy5Hxl8KftlRmrbknMw9vmLotg1-VycOlOkM
3) install this app and press Permissive in it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
4) use this method to obtain WiFi tethering
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
Additionally, I highly recommend to disable OTA updates and debloat the phone using either Titanium Backup or Debloater

tyrust said:
I got ATT LG G4 unlocked non-rooted with android 6.0 H8101020n on it.
Ended up with rooted Android 5.1 H81010o with working tethering.
Steps:
1) downgrade to H8101010o using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66316842&postcount=113
2) root using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63962261&postcount=4
LG G4 system.rooted.h81010o.rar image is here: https://mega.nz/#!so9E2bKT!ozGR_amJy5Hxl8KftlRmrbknMw9vmLotg1-VycOlOkM
3) install this app and press Permissive in it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
4) use this method to obtain WiFi tethering
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
Additionally, I highly recommend to disable OTA updates and debloat the phone using either Titanium Backup or Debloater
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You just gave dangerous instructions, remember The OP is running MM 6.0, if they're running the latest version they cannot downgrade and attempting can fully brick there device.

tyrust said:
I got ATT LG G4 unlocked non-rooted with android 6.0 H8101020n on it.
Ended up with rooted Android 5.1 H81010o with working tethering.
Steps:
1) downgrade to H8101010o using this method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66316842&postcount=113
2) root using this method
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63962261&postcount=4
LG G4 system.rooted.h81010o.rar image is here: https://mega.nz/#!so9E2bKT!ozGR_amJy5Hxl8KftlRmrbknMw9vmLotg1-VycOlOkM
3) install this app and press Permissive in it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
4) use this method to obtain WiFi tethering
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
Additionally, I highly recommend to disable OTA updates and debloat the phone using either Titanium Backup or Debloater
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It seems there is no way to do so in M.M.....actually i don't want to downgrade.

hassan800 said:
Didn't worked...any other method?
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There is a methode that i have recently found working for all AT&T mobiles :
1) Download "Settings Database Editor" in appstore
2)Open that app and find scroll until you find a setting named "tether_entitlement_check_state", click on it
3)Click on "edit value"
4)You will find a number down to "edit setting" (5 or 4 usully), remplace them by -1
5)Click on "save changes" and enjoy