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== About
Artifical restrictions placed on tethering make it difficult to work from home for those not fortunate to have a high-speed ISP

* Your mobile provider cannot:
** Entirely prove this method (link:https://github.com/RiFi2k/unlimited-tethering[among some others]) is being used
* Your mobile provider can (if no VPN, or Tor, or I2P, or proxy is used):
** Check for specific domains being connected to that only a Windows PC would connect to, but not an Android phone, to assume the current month is all tethered traffic
** Using link:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_packet_inspection[DPI software], traffic can be shaped/tampered/manipulated/throttled based on certain criteria(s), such as Video Streaming (making YouTube videos or Netflix buffer more, some like T-Mobile force lower video quality)

A paid VPN is recommended since it's easy to route all traffic through it, and shouldn't reduce speeds

WARNING: VPNs don't grant privacy, Tor and I2P do; these can easily be used alongside a VPN if desired +
For this guide, VPNs are used for the intention of hiding traffic from your mobile provider, and ensuring web content isn't blocked +
*`Ultimately, usage of a VPN is optional`*

___
.Good paid VPN providers do the following:
* Transparent communication, and all software used is open-source
* Use only dedicated/physical servers (faster and more secure than virtual servers, called "VPS" or "VDS")
* Servers are only located in countries with lots of transit capability (for South America, is only Brazil)
* No fake server locations (unless for streaming purposes on specific domains/websites, and is stated as such)
* All server locations allow all forms of traffic except outbound port 25 (to prevent email spam abuse) 
* Word of mouth advertising; not shoved in your face by sponsored YouTube videos and Google Ads
* VPN's company is not based in a tax haven country; tax haven = profitability is heavily considered, meaning they'd likely sell your data to earn more profit

For your own research, avoid all websites recommending VPNs under the parent company "Kape Technologies": https://restoreprivacy.com/private-internet-access-kape-crossrider/

* Recommendations:
. link:https://airvpn.org[AirVPN] | link:https://airvpn.dev[AirVPN #2] | link:http://airvpn3epnw2fnsbx5x2ppzjs6vxtdarldas7wjyqvhscj7x43fxylqd.onion[AirVPN via Tor]
. link:https://mullvad.net[Mullvad] | link:http://o54hon2e2vj6c7m3aqqu6uyece65by3vgoxxhlqlsvkmacw6a7m7kiad.onion[Mullvad via Tor]
. Cryptostorm (best at bypassing VPN blocking; link:https://archive.is/6LyZf["port striping"] is one of the reasons why)
. link:https://www.ovpn.com[OVPN]

TIP: Trust-worthy free VPN providers, but have slow network speeds: +
1. link:https://riseup.net/en/vpn[Riseup] | link:http://vww6ybal4bd7szmgncyruucpgfkqahzddi37ktceo3ah7ngmcopnpyyd.onion/en/vpn[Riseup via Tor] +
2. link:https://cryptostorm.is/wireguard[Cryptostorm] | link:http://kzaeunogz6s75ptgy6ifjzwwy75xdfenenswvrczd7mewxgrad5a.b32.i2p/[Cryptostorm via I2P] (I2P > Tor when available) | link:http://stormwayszuh4juycoy4kwoww5gvcu2c4tdtpkup667pdwe4qenzwayd.onion/wireguard[Cryptostorm via Tor]

== Requirements
* Magisk, and by that accord *root*; link:https://github.com/ghost-420/Ez_Magisk[installing Magisk (via recovery)]
* link:https://github.com/Magisk-Modules-Repo/MagiskHidePropsConf#installation[MagiskHide Props Config] module installed
* The link:https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.termux/[Termux] terminal emulator (link:https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Termux_Google_Play[from F-Droid only])
* link:https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dev.ukanth.ufirewall/[AFWall+ from F-Droid]

* Install Busybox Magisk module
. Magisk -> Modules (puzzle piece icon)
. Search for 'busybox' to find "Busybox for Android NDK", then install it

== Recommended/optional
* Access to a VPN provider that respects its users (no traffic shaping)
* Google Play Store, alternatively through link:https://gitlab.com/AuroraOSS/AuroraStore/-/releases[Aurora Store]
* link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.ktweak[KTweak for higher network speeds], using its 'throughput' profile
* Kernel with the "xt_HL.ko" module (netfilter's TTL packet mangling) enabled
** Known kernels with support (and seem high-quality):
*** Freak07's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kernel-23-07-2021-android-11-kirisakura-1-1-8-for-asus-zenfone-8-aka-sake.4295287/[Kirisakura] for ASUS ZenFone 8
*** kdrag0n's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kernel-pixel-5-proton-kernel.4194683/[ProtonKernel] for Pixel 4a 5G/Pixel 5
*** kristofpetho's link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/kernel-oos-omega-kernel-oos11-august-7-2021.4271027/[Omega Kernel] for OnePlus 9 Pro

NOTE: Search terms to use on link:https://forum.xda-developers.com/search/[XDA Forums] to find other kernels with "xt_HL.ko" support: +
TTL spoofing +
TTL target +
IPtables TTL +
TTL/HL target +
TTL module +

NOTE: Testing "xt_HL.ko" support: +
1. Launch Termux +
2. ``su`` +
3. ``iptables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o wlan+ -j TTL --ttl-set 64;ip6tables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o wlan+ -j HL --hl-set 64`` +

TIP: If your preferred custom kernel does not support `--ttl-set` and `--hl-set`, inform them of this repository +
 For kernel tweakers: link:https://web.archive.org/web/20210423030541/https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-stock-bypass-tether-restrictions.4262265/[an aid with enabling "xt_HL.ko" support through Magisk]

== 1. Configure props
NOTE: ↵ is the kbd:[Enter / Return] key

. Launch Termux
. ``su``
. ``settings delete system tether_entitlement_check_state;settings delete global tether_dun_required``
. ``props``
** "Select an option below." -> "Add/edit custom props" kbd:[4 ↵]
** Select "New custom prop" with kbd:[n ↵]
*** `net.tethering.noprovisioning` kbd:[↵] -> kbd:[true ↵] -> kbd:[y ↵]
**** "Do you want to reboot now?" kbd:[n ↵]
** Select "New custom prop" with kbd:[n ↵]
*** `tether_entitlement_check_state` kbd:[↵] -> kbd:[0 ↵] -> kbd:[y ↵]
**** "Do you want to reboot now?" kbd:[n ↵]
** Select "New custom prop" with kbd:[n ↵]
*** `tether_dun_required` kbd:[↵] -> kbd:[0 ↵] -> kbd:[y ↵]
**** "Do you want to reboot now?" -> kbd:[y ↵]

== 2. Adjust TTL & HL

.Alternative method for kernels with no "xt_HL.ko" support
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. Install link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.segin.ttleditor[TTL Editor]
. Open TTL Editor
. Check "Apply to all network interfaces using /proc"
. Press OK to the side of "Set new TTL" to apply a chosen TTL, likely 64

NOTE: TTL changes reset on reboot/shut down/boot with this method

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. Open AFWall+ -> 3 vertical dots (hamburger menu) -> Preferences
- UI Preferences
** Confirm AFWall+ disable -> Enabled
- Binaries
** Iptables binary -> System iptables
** BusyBox binary -> System BusyBox
. Open AFWall+ -> 3 vertical dots (hamburger menu) -> Set custom script
. Put in "Enter custom script below"

////
Blanket setting \*rmnet* might be a bad idea? +
rndis* is specific to USB tethering; \*rmnet* still has business with USB tethering, along with all other tether types
////
[source]
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iptables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o +rmnet+ -j TTL --ttl-set 64
iptables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o rndis+ -j TTL --ttl-set 64
ip6tables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o +rmnet+ -j HL --hl-set 64
ip6tables -t mangle -A POSTROUTING -o rndis+ -j HL --hl-set 64
----

== 3. Test TTL & HL change on the tethered device
NOTE: kbd:[CTRL + C] to stop pinging at any time

* IPv4/TTL/iptables: `ping -4 gnu.org`
* IPv6/HL/ip6tables: `ping -6 gnu.org`

If the TTL & HL is 64, you've successfully completed this guide

TIP: If this works, then Star this repository!

NOTE: If this didn't work, try link:https://github.com/RiFi2k/unlimited-tethering[RiFi2k's method]