Toggling Wi-Fi hotspot requires "TETHER_PRIVILEGED" permission

[ch...@thompson-web.org]

I have a flow that uses the "Wi-Fi hotspot set state" block to turn off the hotspot when entering a certain location.

When the flow triggers, there is a SecurityException that the feature requires the TETHER_PRIVILEGED permission.  I have enabled all the permissions in Settings and still get the error.  I'm not sure how to give that permission to the application.

I'm running Android 7.0 on a Nexus 6P.

[Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist]

Your carrier has likely disabled that feature.

[Chris Thompson]

I can enable it through Settings and Quick Settings.  Is there another block I could use to toggle it that way?

[Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist]

No other block. I'll may have to add an option to use root.

[Chris Thompson]

As a workaround, since I only want to turn off the hotspot, I just used the block to enable WiFi which forces the hotspot to turn off.

[a...@is-fabulo.us]

I'm also having this issue--I'm trying to get my hotspot to automatically turn on and off when connected to my car bluetooth. any chance for a root version?

[Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist]

Already on the to-do list:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/automate-user/ieFxvzSiWkA

[matt...@goodwillaz.org]

Why would root be needed for this? Wouldn't it be simple enough to create another app that adds this permission just like so many of the others that add permissions to Automate? (sorry for the ignorant question, just that this seems to be the obvious answer).

[Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist]

The TETHER_PRIVILEGED permission is only granted to system apps.
Most devices only require the CHANGE_WIFI_STATE permission which is grated to any app requesting it.

[hens...@googlemail.com]

Hi,
Is this issue the same as / similar to, receiving the following when trying to enable Bluetooth tethering when a specific device connects (my tablet):
"... java.lang.SecurityException: com.llamalab.automate.ext.location was not granted this permission: android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS"
Thanks

[Assad Niang]

So I guess this cannot be done as of now for unrooted phone?

I have a samsung note 8 running android 7.1.1 and I get the same error message when trying to enable hotspot.

My old samsung note 4 which was running marshmallow was able to enable hotspot automatically.

[Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist]

If the block fail with a SecurityException, TETHER_PRIVILEGED or other, then no.
On a rooted device, enable the "Wi-Fi hotspot rooted" option in Automate settings.

[Assad Niang]

Is there any block that can simulate a key press?

The reason I asked, is because I believe Tasker has that option.

Thank you

[Henrik "The Developer" Lindqvist]

Only on a rooted device:
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/automate-user/jMFCkqsZRT8/w-0zL9_4GAAJ

[Assad Niang]

Thank you