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What happened to the hotspot free for a month that was discussed all over the internet prior to launch?
Im not sure what happened with that but if you don't mind rooting the phone the wireless tether.apk works for the Evo
I used Toast's root and it doesn't work with it...
there is an update
but it would be nice if sprints was hacked since it acts like a true router so my zune can see it but wifi tether is ad hoc
I ran the unrevoked root over the Toast root and now the wireless tethering works great! Using it to send this from my laptop!
I have the hotspot for free right now. is that cause I did the update? Ive pinky tried connecting it took one device so far. It works pretty damn well if I don't say so myself. So theyre offering it free for a month?
i think the free hotspot for a month thing only works if you are in a 4g market.....
My Sprint Hotspot is working and has been since launch day, and I didn't get the tethering.
I'ma lucky one I guess
I think it is free until July
Tethering
I talked to a Sprint rep today, some people got signed up for the $29 hotpot plan automatically, those who are using the hotspot app might want to check their sprint phone bill to validate.
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I ran the unrevoked root over the Toast root and now the wireless tethering works great! Using it to send this from my laptop!
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i have the unrevoked and wifi tether for rooted evo is still not working. my ipod touch still does not see it. im so flustered with this. can someone help me to get wifi tether working?
Your ipod will not see it till they get infrastructure mode baked in any moment now they say
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I'm pretty sure the "free month" was just a bug and that it was going to be a month until they fixed it. Also I'm pretty sure it was just 4G tethering, not 3G.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/evo-4g-on-sale-at-8am-on-june-4th-with-one-month-free-4g-mobile/
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Interesting note... The words from Sprint at the bottom don't seen to condemn other tethering options. They just say that the $29/mo option comes with more reliability and the ability to tether up to 8 devices. Which is a valid point.
I wonder who the intended audience was. Probably more for sales people to sell the tethering option to folks than admitting that other options exist.
I updated to 2.2 yesterday. The only issue I am having is that when I try to tether through USB, it gives me an Error code 67 PCS Vision username/password error.
Has anyone else had this issue. For some reason I was thinking that they were going to let us tether through Froyo, but it not, I guess I will go back to easytether.
I had gotten that a couple of times ... What I ended up doing was using a different USB port which caused a configuraiton of the port and then USB-tether worked fine ...
Good sugestion. I gave that a try, and even tried it on another PC all together, but still does the same thing.
Also, now when I go to System Updates, and Update profile, I get the error as well.
That is the response you get when you aren't paying Sprint the $30 monthly hotspot fee. You can't USB tether unless you pay the fee either. Unless you buy Easy Tether or PDANet from the market, or root the phone and use Wi-Fi tether or one of the Froyo ROMs without Sense.
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That is the response you get when you aren't paying Sprint the $30 monthly hotspot fee. You can't USB tether unless you pay the fee either. Unless you buy Easy Tether or PDANet from the market, or root the phone and use Wi-Fi tether or one of the Froyo ROMs without Sense.
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Okay, thats what I was thinking, I don't know why I was thinking the usb tethering would be free with 2.2
Thanks for the response. Back to easy tether
Sure it ain't free?
PS. I've been checking htc sw update and still don't see 2.2. wtf
I am not doing the update.zip thing.
Plancy said:
Sure it ain't free?
PS. I've been checking htc sw update and still don't see 2.2. wtf
I am not doing the update.zip thing.
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It's free with the vanilla version of FroYo 2.2 but HTC/Sprint removed tethering unless you pay the $30. This is why I use Cyanogen Mod 6.0 on my Evo.
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It's free with the vanilla version of FroYo 2.2 but HTC/Sprint removed tethering unless you pay the $30. This is why I use Cyanogen Mod 6.0 on my Evo.
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Well, EasyTether works well, is it confirmed to be working for 2.2?
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Well, EasyTether works well, is it confirmed to be working for 2.2?
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Ya, EasyTether is still working perfectly for me on 2.2. When tethered with 4g, my laptop still pulls 5mb down. It also seems to have a better latency than 1.47 did.
Kornsaq said:
I updated to 2.2 yesterday. The only issue I am having is that when I try to tether through USB, it gives me an Error code 67 PCS Vision username/password error.
Has anyone else had this issue. For some reason I was thinking that they were going to let us tether through Froyo, but it not, I guess I will go back to easytether.
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i am not sure it the 2.2 that is doing it. you may need to call sprint and have a tech reset some of the network stuff. and then you should be good to go. i got the 67 error on my touch pro 2 and that was the issue it was something not set up right on the phone and the network causing the problem.
I was under the impression the error happens when you try to USB tether over 3G instead of 4G.
AzN1337c0d3r said:
I was under the impression the error happens when you try to USB tether over 3G instead of 4G.
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.......... +1
can't say for sure on that with 2.2, but in 2.1 you could USB tether for free using 4g, but not 3g. Trying to 3g tether without paying the $30 extra each month would result in the "error 67, unknown username/password" error.
They may have removed the ability completely with the 2.2 update...talk about bait and switch.
Easy Tether works fine and it is free.
Not bait-and-switch ... but still unreasonable
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They may have removed the ability completely with the 2.2 update...talk about bait and switch.
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It's not a matter of "removing" an ability. It's that Sprint/HTC fixed a bug that accidentally allowed customers (that were not paying the $30/mo for the HotSpot feature) to still be able to connect when using the 4G mode of the radio modem (it did correctly block access when in 3G mode).
Your contract with Sprint excludes HotSpot functionality unless you pay the $30/mo for the "option". Because you were able to exploit a bug for several months before it got fixed in the 2.2 release isn't a reason to complain when they fix it. (Well, it's ok to complain -- just don't expect to get much sympathy! Those of us living in non-4G regions never got to enjoy the free service you got.)
While I disagree with Sprint's excessive charge for the HotSpot service, and I deplore their disabling a useful and already-built-in (to the base Android system) feature, it's not quite fair to accuse them of bait-and-switch in this case.
I can understand Sprint's desire to not have users routinely using the HotSpot service as a full-time replacement for their landline/cable broadband, particularly without paying for it, it's not like the EVO can't suck enormous amounts of data anyway -- after all, they did bundle Sprint TV and they specifically disabled its use over WiFi -- you have to run it over their cellular network. A bizarre decision if you're trying to cut down on data traffic.
The FCC has ruled that charging $20/month for wifi tethering was illegal and fined Verizon 1.25 million for charging us that fee. I ran Barnacle tether on my Droid X and used it as a hotspot for my Nook Color. I didn't get the Verizon $20/month screen. Sweeeet!
http://gizmodo.com/5930610/verizon-...u-to-pay-20-for-tethering-anymore?tag=verizon
finally
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The FCC has ruled that charging $20/month for wifi tethering was illegal and fined Verizon 1.25 million for charging us that fee. I ran Barnacle tether on my Droid X and used it as a hotspot for my Nook Color. I didn't get the Verizon $20/month screen. Sweeeet!
http://gizmodo.com/5930610/verizon-...u-to-pay-20-for-tethering-anymore?tag=verizon
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Not the case today...I'm getting that very page telling me I have to pay up if I want to tether...and I'm rooted.
Verizon probably won't release an update just to remove the inability to tether on the Droid X, I doubt they're under that much legal pressure.
You might want to try calling Verizon with the information from the FCC and see if they will add tethering to your plan, free of charge.
If they do follow through with the ruling --leave it to big red to always find a loophole -- it will probably be on upcoming devices.
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Been using FoxFi for a good amount of time now already unrooted with no issues.
Figures! After I got duped into the share everything plan too.
::sigh::
This is what happens when you dont research.
The tbh tether hack is obviuosly still valid, so why bother with a market app that may or may not work?
Just use the tbh hack, now that its legal verizon cant do squat. I believe you can file a complaint with the fcc if you really want. I know i would.
Google search: tbh wug
RESEARCH before dl the file there are a couple dif versions make sure its for your phone.
editfornoobs: With this hack you wont ever run into the verizon redirect page
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621-rooted Tether options
I acquired a DroidX already OTA to 621. I got it rooted etc and have been running SteelDroid and 621_Modded_1.0_kY-Signed.zip.
SteelDroid allows me to use Wifi Tether fine, but USB Tether does not work.
kY-Mod does not have USB Tether (from Settings/Networks) but it has "3G Wifi Hotspot" built in. This redirects me to some VZ DUN crap page. But if I run Wifi Tether (aka Barnacle aka Wireless Tether) the 3G Wifi Hotspot fires off in the background. No wireless tethering working, plus it breaks my PagePlus programming until I reboot.
I'm wondering if anyone is satisified with USB or Wireless tethering on 621 rooted... ? I'm guessing that THB Hack still works even on 621 and that is the only way?
(consequently, I've been trying to remove "3G Wifi Hotspot" but it seems embedded in Settings.apk.)
Thanks!
Theres no reason the tbh hack shouldnt work. Just do some research and find the appropriate version.
Its been a couple years for me since I installed it but have used it on : d2,d2g,dx,dx2.
IF you are getting the V.zon redirect page its pretty obvious this hack is still the way to go.... why pay for an app from playstore?
If you are running a custom rom PLEASE research these things before you go and install something like this.
this will require bootstrap or cwm to install, or rom manager.
GL !!
Sorry to bump an old thread. I work for vzw. Just an FYI, if you call asking for us to add it for free, we can't. There's no way to do so. If we add the mhs feature, there's a charge, and no way around.
The thing is, that fine was imposed on Verizon by the FCC for charging certain 4G LTE customers for tethering. They bought a certain frequency spectrum and the FCC added it into the contract that they couldn't charge for certain things like tethering. I believe it's only in a few markets and doesn't have any effect on 3G (like our beloved Droid X)
I looked into the case to see if somehow I could use it against Cricket a few months back, but after reading how the contract was worded, the actual viability of me starting an uprising with Cricket customers became nil. Verizon still has the full right to charge for tethering so long as your phone doesn't run on this frequency spectrum. Sorry guys
Turns out this isn't just asinine, it violates an FCC regulation. You see, Verizon owns a special segment of spectrum at 700 MHz. The purchase came with a rule: Verizon had "to allow customers to freely use the devices and applications of their choosing." But Verizon turned around and broke the rule anyway. To help set things right, Verizon also accepted a $1.25 million fine.
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That's the 4G spectrum they bought.
I have a Verizon with a grandfathered unlimited data plan. I used to use it a lot with my Samsung Galaxy S3 but a forced update broke this functionality. I would like to upgrade phones and want to know if the Moto X Style/Pure can do subscription-less wireless hotspots? If so, how?
I will venture a guess and say that FoxFi won't work on this. From my small amount of research so far, it sounds like FoxFi doesn't work on Motos. Poeple have also seemed to have bad luck with other app store tethering apps on the Motos. With that said, this being "unlocked," I don't know if the native tethering settings will work.
Either way, I'm assuming if this has an unlocked bootloader and we can root... I'm sure there will be a way around.
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I will venture a guess and say that FoxFi won't work on this. From my small amount of research so far, it sounds like FoxFi doesn't work on Motos. Poeple have also seemed to have bad luck with other app store tethering apps on the Motos. With that said, this being "unlocked," I don't know if the native tethering settings will work.
Either way, I'm assuming if this has an unlocked bootloader and we can root... I'm sure there will be a way around.
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Thank you for answering my question. Do you know if it makes a difference if I purchase a Moto X Style vs a Pure?
My assumption is that the Style will be locked by Verizon while the Pure should not be locked? If it is the same thing, I will buy a style since I can get that subsidized with a 2 year plan if this is not the case I will purchase a Pure from a third party.
I have used foxfi in the past with moto phones. I have not needed it since loosing my unlimited data. Those phones were on pre 5.0 android. I have not kept up to see if they have updated it to work on 5.0 and later.
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On the droid turbo, nothing worked.
However as long as we get root, which I think will happen. They can modify the apk not to check for hotspot provisions.
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Since this is an unlocked phone, wouldn't it work just like how Nexus devices work? I assumed that since you wouldn't have any of Verizon's software it wouldn't do the tethering check.
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I have a Verizon with a grandfathered unlimited data plan. I used to use it a lot with my Samsung Galaxy S3 but a forced update broke this functionality. I would like to upgrade phones and want to know if the Moto X Style/Pure can do subscription-less wireless hotspots? If so, how?
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Yes - Its just like the Nexus (baked in with no service Check) - Tested using ATT.
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Yes - Its just like the Nexus (baked in with no service Check) - Tested using ATT.
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My next phone.
Heck, I don't even need to root if that's the case.
Me too! If I can tether out of the box, I won't need to root either, though I'll probably unlock the bootloader on day 1, since that wipes the device.
I read elsewhere that it is advisable to do the initial setup over wifi, with no sim, to prevent the device from downloading and VZW software that may prompt the device to check for subscription before starting hotspot.
I know it isn't that hard to watch a tutorial and root, but with OTA's popping up, it would be nice if I didn't need to root.
According to @spotmark in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...o-x-2015-pure-edition-waiting-t3192510/page51 it's confirmed working on Verizon with Unlimited Data, no tethering subscription!!
If you're unlocked and rooted, you don't need Foxfi or any other third party app. Native Hotspot works fine
(I'm on Verizon)
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Yes - Its just like the Nexus (baked in with no service Check) - Tested using ATT.
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Not true. I'm with Straight Talk (AT&T) and it wouldn't let me tether. There is a provisioning check. I had to root to get tethering.
Straight Talk is not ATT. It uses other carriers networks to provide service. That's not the same as having serivce directly from ATT. I have Verizon and ATT, tethering worked on both without root.
I'm on Sprint 10+ years and I root and enable native tethering on all of my phones since the Evo.Sprint has never said a word.I average 20-30 GB of data a month .
sprint limits hotspot data
Hi, have a quick question. I am on a simply everything plan at sprint for 70 bucks a month. But they check if I use the unlimited data with my hotspot. If I tether they limit the data to 3 GB a month and charge if I get over that. Is there a way to get around that?
TexDoe said:
Hi, have a quick question. I am on a simply everything plan at sprint for 70 bucks a month. But they check if I use the unlimited data with my hotspot. If I tether they limit the data to 3 GB a month and charge if I get over that. Is there a way to get around that?
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Nope, can't do that... It's stealing...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64741769&postcount=4
Has anyone got wifi tether router working on moto g7
I am curious about this also. I have an old Verizon plan and have been waiting to buy this phone until I know that the hot spot feature has been hacked.
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Got a G7 unlocked for my wife and WiFi tether worked out of the box with no modification on an original Verizon unlimited plan.
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Update:
Got a G7 unlocked for my wife and WiFi tether worked out of the box with no modification on an original Verizon unlimited plan.
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You are talking about different thing.
The OP asked about if the app "wifi tether router" works, not the built-in wifi tethering. The app can bypass carrier tether account verification so it will allow users to use tether even if the user's plan doesn't have tether.
Exactly.
Our plan is a very old unlimited plan and Verizon has never allowed us native WiFi tether. The WiFi tether on her unbranded phone worked right out of the box.
In the past I had to root and then apply some kind of patch to get it working on what ever phone she had at the time. Her new G7 is unrooted because she has no need or desire for root apps like I do. I assume (we all know the trouble that causes) that because it is the unbranded version of the G7 that the switch that is normally turn off on a Verizon branded phone has been left on. She dropped and broke it a week ago and then bought a new one which came last night. Same thing. Put the Sim card in and began using WiFi tether.
Now I suppose it is possible that Verizon has changed its policy and out of kindness and generosity has decided that because we are such long term customers we can just have native tethering.
Your laughing at me now right?
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I'm not sure about wifi but you can tether with SuperProxiod and a setting your browser to use it as a proxy.