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I am trying to do convert my S4 to allow me to tether to it as a hotspot. I am trying to figure this out without annoying anyone, but I also don't want to screw up my phone. I love my phone. It has a new battery and it works better (IMO) than newer versions. I can't figure out which files to download and what to do after that. I'm pretty sure I figured out how to root it a few months ago but I got scared after that.



L720VPSGPL1

L720.08

SPH-L720

5.0.1

Security Patch 2016-09-01

Kernel version 3.4.0-4745659

Build LRX22C.L720VPSGPL1

Enforcing SEPF_SPH-L720_5.0.1-1_0052



MDF v1.0 Release 4

VPN v1.4 Release 4

ASKS 1.2_161011

Knox 2.3

Standard SDK 5.3.0

Premium SDK 2.3.0

Customization SDK 2.0.0

Container 2.3.0

CEP 2.0.1

Enterprise Billing 1.0.0

SE for Android 2.3.0

SSO 2.1.1

TIMA 2.0

VPN 2.2.0
 
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If you go into Settings > More networks > Tethering and Mobile hotspot > Mobile hotspot > you should be able follow the instructions from there.
My Galaxy S4 Gt i9505 Build number LRX22C.i9505XXUHPK2 has this ability. (Android version 5.0.1 Lollipop)
You are showing SPH-L720 and this may not be available in your version.
If the phone is locked to your carrier - end of story.
Rooting and installing Android Version 8.0 Nougat has the appropriate firmware for this exercise.
 
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nu2andy said:
If you go into Settings > More networks > Tethering and Mobile hotspot > Mobile hotspot > you should be able follow the instructions from there.
My Galaxy S4 Gt i9505 Build number LRX22C.i9505XXUHPK2 has this ability. (Android version 5.0.1 Lollipop)
You are showing SPH-L720 and this may not be available in your version.
If the phone is locked to your carrier - end of story.
Rooting and installing Android Version 8.0 Nougat has the appropriate firmware for this exercise.
Click to expand...

That shows as being a Sprint version S4. From what I've read on AF is particularly nasty and won't tether unless one pays Sprint some extra $$$. Could try FoxFi.
 
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