From 781d07230c9b342b8fdaf448aef95c222ffe833c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Markus Unterwaditzer Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:25:06 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Correct FAQ entries to refer to correct shell The orbic now has many different shells, crosslink to the docs on shells to find the right one. Fix #753 Ref https://github.com/EFForg/rayhunter/discussions/842 --- doc/faq.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++---------- doc/orbic.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/faq.md b/doc/faq.md index cd94975..ae8fba5 100644 --- a/doc/faq.md +++ b/doc/faq.md @@ -24,18 +24,27 @@ If you want to use a non-Verizon SIM card you will probably need an unlocked dev ### How do I re-enable USB tethering after installing Rayhunter? -Make sure USB tethering is also enabled in the Orbic's UI, and then run the following commands: +If you have installed with `./installer orbic-usb`, you might find that USB +tethering is now disabled. If you have run `./installer orbic`, this section is not +relevant as it does not use or touch USB. + +[First obtain a shell](./orbic.md#shell), then: + ```sh -./installer util shell "echo 9 > /usrdata/mode.cfg" -./installer util shell reboot +# inside of Orbic's shell: +echo 9 > /usrdata/mode.cfg +reboot ``` +Make sure USB tethering is also enabled in the Orbic's UI. + To disable tethering again: ```sh -./installer util shell "echo 3 > /usrdata/mode.cfg" -./installer util shell reboot +# inside of Orbic's shell: +echo 3 > /usrdata/mode.cfg +reboot ``` See `/data/usb/boot_hsusb_composition` for a list of USB modes and Android USB gadget settings. @@ -43,16 +52,16 @@ See `/data/usb/boot_hsusb_composition` for a list of USB modes and Android USB g ### How do I disable the WiFi hotspot on the Orbic RC400L? -To disable both WiFi bands: +To disable both WiFi bands, [first obtain a shell](./orbic.md#shell), then: ```sh -adb shell -/bin/rootshell -c "sed -i 's/1<\/state>/0<\/state>/g' /usrdata/data/usr/wlan/wlan_conf_6174.xml && reboot" +# inside of Orbic's shell: +sed -i 's/1<\/state>/0<\/state>/g' /usrdata/data/usr/wlan/wlan_conf_6174.xml && reboot ``` To re-enable WiFi: ```sh -adb shell -/bin/rootshell -c "sed -i 's/0<\/state>/1<\/state>/g' /usrdata/data/usr/wlan/wlan_conf_6174.xml && reboot" +# inside of Orbic's shell: +sed -i 's/0<\/state>/1<\/state>/g' /usrdata/data/usr/wlan/wlan_conf_6174.xml && reboot ``` diff --git a/doc/orbic.md b/doc/orbic.md index 4bdb089..bf7c97d 100644 --- a/doc/orbic.md +++ b/doc/orbic.md @@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ The orbic's installation routine underwent many different changes: It's possible that many tutorials out there still refer to some of the old installation routines. + ## Obtaining a shell After running the installer, there will not be a rootshell and ADB will not be