Step 1: Install a root-enabled file manager
To activate Wi-Fi hotspot on your Android, you need to edit the root directory of your device. There are plenty of Android file managers that you can find on the Google Play Store to get this done.Download Root Explorer from the Google Play Store
For the purpose of this tutorial, we have used Root Explorer, which is a premium app available on the Google Play Store. You can also download ES File Explorer from the Play Store, which is available for free.Download ES File Explorer from the Google Play Store
Step 2: Edit the build.prop file
Once you have downloaded your preferred root-enabled file manager, open it and grant it Superuser permission. Go ahead and navigate to the root partition of your device, which is the highest folder in the folder tree. From the root directory, access the “System” folder and make sure that the directory is mounted as read/write (Mount R/W).Scroll down to the bottom of the folder to find a file named “build.prop” and long-press it. On the “Options” menu that appears, press “Open with” and then select “Text Editor” from the pop-up window.Once you have the “build.prop” file open in the text editor, scroll down to the bottom of the list and press enter on the keyboard. In order to activate the hidden multi-window in Android Marshmallow, you have to insert this line of code into the file:net.tethering.noprovisioning=trueOnce you have entered the code line mentioned above, press the menu button and save the changes you have made. Restart your Android device once you have saved the file and exited the file manager app.Step 3: Enjoy unlock Wi-Fi tethering on Android
Simply reboot your device for good measures and head over to the Settings app. Under the “More” tab, you will be able to see “Tethering & portable hotspot-> Portable Wi-Fi hotspot” on your screen. Simply enable the toggle switch and enjoy Wi-Fi tethering, regardless of your carrier and usage plan.Are you making the best out of your mobile carrier plan with this neat trick, or will you stick to the books? Let us know your opinion in the comments section down below.Source: WonderHowTo
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