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Wireless Tether App?

I'm looking for a app that I can use to provide wifi to my GF itouch when were not around wifi. Or is it a wait to be rooted type deal?
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ezcape said:
I'm looking for a app that I can use to provide wifi to my GF itouch when were not around wifi. Or is it a wait to be rooted type deal?
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Wait to be rooted.
You can search in the dev section for access to the wifi AP settings and there is something supposedly but I haven't tried it myself.

Just wait for th OTA update!!

Received an OTA update to my GF G2 & she now has Wifi tethering & the wifi calling application.
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Malike25 said:
Received an OTA update to my GF G2 & she now has Wifi tethering & the wifi calling application.
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Proof or it didn't happen.
Mods please ban troll
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So quick to pull out the troll hammer....
http://picasaweb.google.com/art.quijada/G2#

Ok so if you have recived OTA then why didn't you get the download link and post it here so others may update as well?
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Jeez, chill with the troll crap.

tubaking182 said:
Ok so if you have recived OTA then why didn't you get the download link and post it here so others may update as well?
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If you tell me how to do it, I'll be happy to!

Stryf3 said:
If you tell me how to do it, I'll be happy to!
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it's an OTA update i dont think there's a link, correct me if am wrong

tubaking182 said:
Ok so if you have recived OTA then why didn't you get the download link and post it here so others may update as well?
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Calm...
So much anger in your posts...
The OTA is legit. It's all good.

U can wifi tether? All i saw was usb tethering... where is wifi?
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Yes there is wifi tethering.
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The ability to use a wifi tether is really all I'm looking for right now. When I rooted my G1 and installed BarnacleWiFi from the market, that just opened up a whole bunch of options for me. I would connect my iPad to my phone and surf at the airport and other places where wifi wasn't free. At work I could do it and access sites which were locked down by the firewall, but I needed to access when I had to work on an agent desk and didn't have my laptop handy. Being able to tether with wifi is HUGE! I didn't know the G2 couldn't do this when I bought it, but I still would have bought it anyway. I can still tether with a USB and then use Conectify on my laptop to create a hotspot for others if I wanted to, but not having to drag out the laptop to create a hotspot was just toooo awesome. I'm really hoping the OTA update comes in soon. I won't even wait for a root solution on the G2 if they are able to enable that on my phone.

Using one of the many posted temp root methods will allow "wifi for root users" app to work perfectly. I tested myself last night. Use the newest one posted on the google code page.
Anyone that received the ota update already, pm me, it can help the cause! If you have the notifaction saying update but haven't done it yet even better...

tubaking182 said:
Proof or it didn't happen.
Mods please ban troll
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Dam! Calling me a troll once again. Since I haven't been banned I guess the Mods don't think I'm a troll .
You don't even use a G2 so why does it bother you so much?

Its funny how EVERYONE that says they got the OTA update shows proof that they have it by uploading pics showing the update. But the funny part is, they ALL post the same EXACT
pics that ive seen in other threads from a user claiming they have the update. I smell.......bull
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ocdetails said:
The ability to use a wifi tether is really all I'm looking for right now. When I rooted my G1 and installed BarnacleWiFi from the market, that just opened up a whole bunch of options for me. I would connect my iPad to my phone and surf at the airport and other places where wifi wasn't free. At work I could do it and access sites which were locked down by the firewall, but I needed to access when I had to work on an agent desk and didn't have my laptop handy. Being able to tether with wifi is HUGE! I didn't know the G2 couldn't do this when I bought it, but I still would have bought it anyway. I can still tether with a USB and then use Conectify on my laptop to create a hotspot for others if I wanted to, but not having to drag out the laptop to create a hotspot was just toooo awesome. I'm really hoping the OTA update comes in soon. I won't even wait for a root solution on the G2 if they are able to enable that on my phone.
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The VISIONary app will allow a 1 click root and u can wireless tether very simple and easy with the press of a button.
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hawaiian.monzta said:
Its funny how EVERYONE that says they got the OTA update shows proof that they have it by uploading pics showing the update. But the funny part is, they ALL post the same EXACT
pics that ive seen in other threads from a user claiming they have the update. I smell.......bull
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So you've seen the pics from at least 1 user showing you the wifi tether but you still say it's bull.
The OTA was stopped by TMO due to it being released before they wanted it. Only TMO employees and demo devices (used by vendors)received the updates and not all of them received it. TMO has halted all OTA updates to the G2 until the tethering data plan is ready to launch. From what I've heard you're looking at $10-$15 per month for tethering w/a cap of 5GB just like the broadband cards. Give it about 2-3 weeks and you'll see an official release.
Before you ask how I know this...well lets just say I work w/TMO released and unreleased devices. I get to test them out and use them before the release date. I can tell you the myTouch 4G, otherwise known in the blog world as the myTouch HD, will have wifi tethering and wifi calling out of the box. The wifi tethering data feature will be ready before/or on the launch of this phone in November.
PS. Don't ask me for pics of unreleased devices...not gonna happen since I like my job.

pReTTyUnG1 said:
The VISIONary app will allow a 1 click root and u can wireless tether very simple and easy with the press of a button.
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This is good news...many people will be happy to see/use this.

Does Wifi/USB Tethering Charge You To Your Bill?

I know tmobile is supposed to charge you for these features, but with the Cyanogen mod does it bypass this restriction for free?
Pretty much in a nutshell, can I use the USB/Wifi tethering in Cyanogen 7 for free?

It doesnt matter if your on a rom. Im running eVil D:'s sense 3.0/3D rom and they still charge me.
They charge us noe because at&t started doing it
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Even tho this rom turns my phone into a sprint htc evo 4g when I share my wifi
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Cyanobacteria said:
I know tmobile is supposed to charge you for these features, but with the Cyanogen mod does it bypass this restriction for free?
Pretty much in a nutshell, can I use the USB/Wifi tethering in Cyanogen 7 for free?
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Technically, they should charge you for it. However i feel it's 5Gb of data that you pay for. Regardless of if it's on a phone, tablet or computer.
With that being said. T-Mobile may pick up what browser you are using, by using a sniffer. If they see you are using a full blower browser they may very well charge you.
but until they do, it's free.

The do charge you
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i teather all the time and never get charged. I'm on unlimited datta plantho so not sure if this makes a diff

Tethering via usb or wirelessly, no matter which way, you will not get charged. I been tethering since I got the phone and never been charged a dime.

coupetastic-droid said:
Tethering via usb or wirelessly, no matter which way, you will not get charged. I been tethering since I got the phone and never been charged a dime.
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That statement is correct. T-mobile won't do like AT&T has been doing. If T-mobile catches it then the tethering gets blocked and you have to add the feature to get it working again but that's kind of hit or miss and if you don't use it much then the system might no ever flag your account.

Thanks for all the replies! I think I understand how this works now
Pretty much if I were going to be charged, it would notify me. Thanks everyone.

elimherr said:
i teather all the time and never get charged. I'm on unlimited datta plantho so not sure if this makes a diff
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I get charged no matter what and I thether via usb and have unlimited data.
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I have all you can eat data, using 6-8GB per month. Never been charged for tethering on ANY rooted android handsets.
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ESKIMOn00b said:
I have all you can eat data, using 6-8GB per month. Never been charged for tethering on ANY rooted android handsets.
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The only accounts that can have all you can eat at full speeds would be employee plans. Doesn't matter if you're rooted or not, because they've caught and stopped quite a few lines with rooted w/custom ROMs from tethering. Your account just hasn't been flagged.

I haven't been charged. If you ask they will say you have to add the feature at a charge. If you don't ask, they don't charge. T-mobile tends to be generous but I don't know if its intentional. I know they have holes in their system that let people get away with stuff.

NicksDevouredByTheSkyline said:
I get charged no matter what and I thether via usb and have unlimited data.
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How do you know you're getting charged for tethering? Tmobile can't charge you for tethering without your consent. Only thing they can do is block you from using their tethering service since tethering is and actual paid service from tmobile.

never been charged. even before i rooted my mytouch i tried the stock one for a WHILE. no extra charges at all. i believe ur only charged if u request a tether package. im not sure how/why the other user is being charged at all unless they have a tether package and not know it . . . my dad currently has the mytouch slide (3G) and recently got the froyo update and he's tethering with no issues. when i rooted his phone and installed wireless tether he STILL wasnt being charged.

I have been tethering for over a year and not been charged. I don't know if its significant but my rate plan is from before they charged for the service.

They will depending on your plan. My plan gives me free tethering so I can't complain.

I don't see how anyone is getting charged for tethering unless they gave tmo permission to. Even my brother that's on flexpay doesn't get charged for tethering..
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Considering purchase

I am really considering buying a Nexus 7 but am curious if it can be tethered to a GSM GNEX running on Tmobile without paying for the hotspot feature. I have searched the forum but no threads have been specific enough to my question. Thanks guys.

maybe ask in the genx forum, it will be easier to find someone there with a n7 then someone here with a genx
neither my rooted g1 nor my rooted g2 will connect via adhoc to my unrooted n7. I've been busy lately so I haven't attempted to fix this but I'm sure it will be very easy to do, there may even be custom roms for the n7 with the proper wpa supplement but I haven't looked into it yet as its not a bother nor have I the time.
point is it will work for some phones right out of the box with little or no effort, can't attest to it working with yours
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demkantor said:
maybe ask in the genx forum, it will be easier to find someone there with a n7 then someone here with a genx
neither my rooted g1 nor my rooted g2 will connect via adhoc to my unrooted n7. I've been busy lately so I haven't attempted to fix this but I'm sure it will be very easy to do, there may even be custom roms for the n7 with the proper wpa supplement but I haven't looked into it yet as its not a bother nor have I the time.
point is it will work for some phones right out of the box with little or no effort, can't attest to it working with yours
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appreciate the response. Thank you.

I use my lte Gnex and it works just fine.
Worst come to worse u could prolly use foxfi app
Do this
Go to a store that sell nexus7, turn on hotspot, see if u can connect
Oh I think I misunderstood your question.
Most custom rom for Gnex allow you to tether without paying the premium for hotspot. But, it uses your data plan. If you don't have unlimited, the data used will still count against your data plan allowance. There is no way around that. And if there was I don't think you would find it here :/
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I'm on tmobile and have the Gnex, I've had since April. I've been using the hotspot on it with no problems.... I've never received a notice from tmobile. I'm now using foxfi app. I don't think tmobile can tell when we use the gnex as a hotspot.
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They can't, because using foxfi is just making your data available to another device. It doesn't hide the data usage just allows another device to use ur plans data. Which they aren't allowed to block(vzw got "In trouble" for blocking apps that allow you to use ur data on another device. Tho they CAN block unlimited users from using them, they aren't allowed to FORCE tiered users to pay the hotspot premium to use the data on other devices)
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ashclepdia said:
They can't, because using foxfi is just making your data available to another device. It doesn't hide the data usage just allows another device to use ur plans data. Which they aren't allowed to block(vzw got "In trouble" for blocking apps that allow you to use ur data on another device. Tho they CAN block unlimited users from using them, they aren't allowed to FORCE tiered users to pay the hotspot premium to use the data on other devices)
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I meant in general, without using foxfi. Sprint also blocked foxfi.

generalagony said:
I am really considering buying a Nexus 7 but am curious if it can be tethered to a GSM GNEX running on Tmobile without paying for the hotspot feature. I have searched the forum but no threads have been specific enough to my question. Thanks guys.
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There is not software from Tmo on your Gnex; just use the native hotspot feature on stock and you are good to go, the beauty of vanilla! I’ve been using this combo for weeks, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

knut150 said:
There is not software from Tmo on your Gnex; just use the native hotspot feature on stock and you are good to go, the beauty of vanilla! I’ve been using this combo for weeks, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
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That's what I was trying say....the GNex is one of those devices that T-Mobile can't "see" you tethering/hot spotting with. I've been doing it since May with not a peep from T-Mobile.

Tethering on the T-Mobile vs. Google versions

I read somewhere online that someone said if I buy from T-Mobile instead of Google there might be more of a chance of them tracking me while I'm tethering. Is that true at all or was it just a guess? Just want to make sure cause I'm going to be getting it from T-Mobile on the 14th (or 15th if some of these rumors are true), but if it's true I will just go ahead and order it from the Play Store tonight.
Since it will probably come up as to why I'm getting the T-Mobile version instead of the Play Store version, I'll explain why. My family has been on T-Mobile for a long time now and my Dad doesn't see why as to not sign a contract since we have no intentions of leaving anytime soon. Also because it's $200 on contract and $350 off.
Edit: I did search this before hand but I came across both opinions of T-Mobile being able to track it and T-Mobile not being able to track it. A final word would be nice.

I'm on T-Mobile and I've never had a problem tethering with my galaxy nexus without a tethering add-on.
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El Daddy said:
I'm on T-Mobile and I've never had a problem tethering with my galaxy nexus without a tethering add-on.
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Rooted or stock? (I've read that makes a difference?)
I haven't had a problem tethering in the past but I haven't used a T-Mobile phone in awhile. I just remember when T-Mobile thought we were tethering when we were actually using our regular phone data and it kept redirecting me to a blocked site -_-

this might help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617066

I have truly unlimited data with t-mobile, so I was wondering about tethering as well. So my question is do I need any third party apps or rooting require ?
Thanks

Ngo93 said:
Rooted or stock? (I've read that makes a difference?)
I haven't had a problem tethering in the past but I haven't used a T-Mobile phone in awhile. I just remember when T-Mobile thought we were tethering when we were actually using our regular phone data and it kept redirecting me to a blocked site -_-
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Stock.

Red Wolf said:
I have truly unlimited data with t-mobile, so I was wondering about tethering as well. So my question is do I need any third party apps or rooting require ?
Thanks
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Tethering is usually built right into Nexus'.
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Stock.
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Alright well it seems like I'm getting the T-Mobile version if there is nothing to worry about :good:

El Daddy said:
Stock.
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T-mobile actually charges you for tethering , to avoid the tethering charges , most people root and then tether , as the stock ROM redirects you to "add-on" tethering for extra "$15" a month
So Rooted means no tethering charges by the carrier
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My guesses , T-mobile N4 will redirect you to the "ADD ON " page ,
Whereas PlayStore's unlocked version wouldnt

I'm non-rooted with a UK gnex and I got the blocked page everytime I tethered on T-Mobile.
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predation said:
I'm non-rooted with a UK gnex and I got the blocked page everytime I tethered on T-Mobile.
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Dang maybe I should get the Play Store version just to be safe? I can always use my upgrade on a future phone and just sell it for money.

Ngo93 said:
Dang maybe I should get the Play Store version just to be safe? I can always use my upgrade on a future phone and just sell it for money.
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If you're going to get a phone with your upgrade you should wait, but it from Google now for 100 more,then get a subsidised phone and sell at retail cost,make money in the transaction :thumbup:
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Wifi tether

Having issues tethering here. I know on previous phones att had a tether manager apk I could delete to tether for free. Now I dont see it and wifi hotspot says I need a plan. Couldnt get any version of wifi tether to work, or foxfi. .
Anybody have hotspot up and running?
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Anybody tethering and care to share im about to toss this pos if I cant even tether wtf
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.hotspotcontrol
that may be what you're looking for until we get the bootloader unlocked and can start doing some heavy modding!

DJsCrIBbLe said:
Anybody tethering and care to share im about to toss this pos if I cant even tether wtf
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Really? The device is a pos if you can't illegally tether without a plan that allows tethering?
Not to be rude, but there are ways to ask things without being a jerk about it.
Pay for tethering if that's what you want. Find a way around it, but that's not because the device, Samsung, or ATT have provided a pos device.
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foxfi works for me without root I can tether. its on sale right bow from 7.95 to 2.99.. really works great
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lyrad12 said:
foxfi works for me without root I can tether. its on sale right bow from 7.95 to 2.99.. really works great
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Thanks man +1 FoxFi works..

I was delighted to find out that FoxFi works as well. My phone is stock, not rooted or anything. I had the paid version of FoxFi from a while ago when it was on sale too.

so if im on the unlimited data plan on att i can grab this app and it will allow me to tether off my LTE???!!!

JL84 said:
so if im on the unlimited data plan on att i can grab this app and it will allow me to tether off my LTE???!!!
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yup
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Finally got pdanet+ to work had to by the full version. .. the free version of foxfi force closed everytime. Tried the paid version but it just downloaded the key then pda net not foxfi..
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Me too~
I didn't know there was an app by Chainfire that manipulated hotspot controls, haha.
It works for me quite well!
However, Foxfi didn't do anything for me, it just force-closed itself after hanging for 10 seconds.
Also, if you want to use the default functionality, you can drop by over here.
I've never had a device right out of the gate before, but I'm glad there are devs so diligent on getting the ball rolling for this device like literally(seemingly) every other device out there.