Has anyone noticed that if you try using wifi tether for root, it will enable both wifi tether for root and the built in Verizon wifi tether when you turn it on. Im stuck at work so I haven't been able to test tethering to see if it works or if it sends you to the Verizon sign up page.
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My laptop isn't able to even connect. Im getting the same thing.
P.s. I also notice that the Verizon tether app tells you to sign up at att's website. I thought that was interesting.
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Yeah I remember reading about the at&t mistype on a few of the blogs. Maybe wifi tether for root just needs to be updated for GB.
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siphyn said:
Has anyone noticed that if you try using wifi tether for root, it will enable both wifi tether for root and the built in Verizon wifi tether when you turn it on. Im stuck at work so I haven't been able to test tethering to see if it works or if it sends you to the Verizon sign up page.
Beamed from my MB810
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I can confirm that Wifi-Tethering works and does not send you to the Verizon sign up page. I'm on the Gingerbread pre-rooted.
That's good to hear. When you turn on free wifi tethering does it also turn on the built in tethering or no? Both icons pop up in my notification bar when I turn it on, I wonder if its just my phone.
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Is there anyone else that can confirm that wireless tether works. Im still having issues. I get sent to the Vzw subscription screen even after cycling airplane mode on and off.
Beamed from my MB810
The 3ghotspot is prepatched and works excellently
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wifi was not working for me, i had the same thing happen as you siphyn
I am having the same problem.
Wireless tether and 3G Hotspot Icons both in the notification bar when I turn on Wireless Tether. When connected to my Xoom and open the browser I get the VZW notification page telling me that it costs $20/month. =/
A solution would be awesome.
If not it looks like I am gonna have to SBF back. Dammit man!!!
I am looking for a good thread on SBFing back, any suggestions?
owenbeals said:
The 3ghotspot is prepatched and works excellently
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Please go into a little more detail.
Turn on 3ghotspot app in appdrawer it works, no vzw paywall in my experience
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hxxp://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=915&sort=-id
(sorry for hxxp, not enough posts)
There's an issue on the developer's google code page for Wifi Tether. From the log that's posted, it looks like one of the system calls was changed in gingerbread. (Just an observation from my limited knowledge)
I tried 3g Mobile Hotspot built-in app and my 3G icon just repeatedly disappears. After turning off Hotspot, I still don't have a connection and have to disable/enable radio to get it back or reboot.
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There's an issue on the developer's google code page for Wifi Tether. From the log that's posted, it looks like one of the system calls was changed in gingerbread. (Just an observation from my limited knowledge)
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Please forgive me for my lack of knowledge but could you explain this a little further.
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Turn on 3ghotspot app in appdrawer it works, no vzw paywall in my experience
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I may be too cautious in regards to using the stock Hotspot feature, can you confirm that no charges apply?
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Please forgive me for my lack of knowledge but could you explain this a little further.
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In the log that's posted on the link I provided you see a lot of this:
Code:
getsockopt for multiport failed strangely: No such file or directory
It makes me think that something was changed in the system that causes it to start 3G Mobile Hotspot when firing up Wifi Tether. A little googling reveals this:
Code:
The getsockopt() function manipulates options associated with a socket.
So I'm guessing the appropriate sockets are not getting created or modified correctly for tethering to function properly and somehow the 3G Mobile Hotspot app is triggered. According to MDW and whatnot, the Hotspot app is supposedly prepatched but 3G drops repeatedly for me, so something is amiss. From what I can tell, 3G Mobile Hotspot is no longer an app even though it shows up in the App Drawer, if you try to remove it by dropping it on the trash on LauncherPro, it tries to remove Settings. It looks like tethering is just built in now.
I mostly understand what you are saying.
But my next question is how long til a functioning tether? Is it even possible since 3G hotspot is now built in?
siphyn said:
Has anyone noticed that if you try using wifi tether for root, it will enable both wifi tether for root and the built in Verizon wifi tether when you turn it on. Im stuck at work so I haven't been able to test tethering to see if it works or if it sends you to the Verizon sign up page.
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I mostly understand what you are saying.
But my next question is how long til a functioning tether? Is it even possible since 3G hotspot is now built in?
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I posted a write-up on how I got wifi tethering to work in GB rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015045
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I posted a write-up on how I got wifi tethering to work in GB rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015045
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Does not work for me. 3G cuts in and out. I'd also like to avoid using the official app, worries me too much.
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Does not work for me. 3G cuts in and out. I'd also like to avoid using the official app, worries me too much.
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Really? With all the people who have been using it all this time? LOL, we've had the 3G hotspot app hack since the DX first came out. No 1 has reported issues with VZW catching on.
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Really? With all the people who have been using it all this time? LOL, we've had the 3G hotspot app hack since the DX first came out. No 1 has reported issues with VZW catching on.
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Well, regardless, it doesn't work for me anyway, even with the patch.
Related
The best WiFi/BT tether/hotspot app out there has just added support for the EVO 4G about half an hour ago. Of course, root is required but it's just one click away with unrevoked.
Forget Sprint's $30 a month tether - this one is free and supported by the community.
This is why I love Android.
All info here: Rooted EVO 4G Users Can Now Enjoy Unlimited Free WiFi/Bluetooth Tether (Hotspot) As Android-wifi-tether App Adds Support For EVO
I was just about to post this, but you beat me to it. I'm rockin this right now. Works great!! Not in 4G coverage currently, but I assume that works the same. Thanks to whoever wrote this!!
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Very cool!
I was hoping not to root too quick and start that whole obsession again but...
Yes and y'all will be happy to hear it doesn't appear the evo gets nearly as hot as the hero when running it which is a bigggg plus to me no worries of frying my radio lol
sweet tyvm
SilverStone,
Was your device already rooted or did you use the "unrevoked" apk that was available? Many wrote no success with the "unrevoked" program.
Thanks!
I actually need USB tethering. Does this have it included or do I need another app?
Works great! If only I can figure out this battery issue.
It works like a champ. Wayyy better speeds on 4G.
Doesn't work on toast's rom
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Doesn't work on toast's rom
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Must be why it won't start on my phone...
chazglenn3 said:
Must be why it won't start on my phone...
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If it's a separate ROM, it might not work as it relies on a different WiFi driver (one for access point), which is located somewhere in the ROM. If toast's doesn't have it, then it won't work.
Perhaps toast can put the driver back to where it is on the stock ROM and update his ROM.
Yeah.. doesn't work. I've tried.
I can get it to install, SuperUser permissions from Unrevoked run and I allow it etc.. all is well in the "root" department however... It doesn't show upon any wireless radar anywhere.
At least it runs, was on toasts rom and had to wipe and start from scratch to get unrevoked back on. Wouldn't start on Toasts at all.
So anyway, this doesn't actually do any good if you can't see it to connect to it. :/
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Yeah.. doesn't work. I've tried.
I can get it to install, SuperUser permissions from Unrevoked run and I allow it etc.. all is well in the "root" department however... It doesn't show upon any wireless radar anywhere.
At least it runs, was on toasts rom and had to wipe and start from scratch to get unrevoked back on. Wouldn't start on Toasts at all.
So anyway, this doesn't actually do any good if you can't see it to connect to it. :/
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Can you try restarting? If that doesn't help, can you try the method in ticket comment #59?
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Can you try restarting? If that doesn't help, can you try the method in ticket comment #59?
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Restarting didn't work.
Tried method #59 and it went smoothly except I'm still not getting it to show up on HTC Hero. I can all the other networks just not my Evo's
I have pre14 installed.
Have wifi tether working fine on a laptop, however.. my samsung moment does not see the evo as an access point anyone test that hotspot actually works or can it only tether 1 device?
attempting this with 4g turned off(not avail in my area yet)
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Have wifi tether working fine on a laptop, however.. my samsung moment does not see the evo as an access point anyone test that hotspot actually works or can it only tether 1 device?
attempting this with 4g turned off(not avail in my area yet)
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Great question. I has assumed that wifi tether = sprint "hot spot" I did a quick test with two laptops and was not able to connect the second. Not a conclusive test, because it's late and I'm tired. I'll play more tomorrow and post back.
Mine is working on the stock rom (after the OTA) and with the unrevoked .apk installed.....
Like the temp display up there too....nice!!!
Galiot said:
Have wifi tether working fine on a laptop, however.. my samsung moment does not see the evo as an access point anyone test that hotspot actually works or can it only tether 1 device?
attempting this with 4g turned off(not avail in my area yet)
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Is your moment on 1.5?? I know Android doesn't like Peer-To-Peer connections.
moment is on 2.1, believe its because they dont support the ad-hoc setup.. sprints hotspot is actually turning on a router i believe
The DX bootloader situation sucks... Hope this brightens up someones day...
This was tested on a Motorola Droid X Froyo 2.2(OTA) Rooted
Requirements:
Root(just kidding)
Stock 3G Mobile Hotspot Application
EasySwitch(Trial) by SmartDyne(Download from Market)
1. Download and Setup EasySwitch Widget
2. Fire up 3G Mobile Hotspot and wait for it to fully connect up (30 seconds?)
- If this is your first time running through this, open up your browser and go somewhere. You should get the Verizon Self Provisioning page... If not, you're wasting your money.
3. Now use EasySwitch to cycle the Radio *Off* then back *On* (Top row, 4th from the left... you must do this every time after you fire up 3G Mobile Hotspot)
Voila...
I know this process could be refined some... Who wants to help? #Free4All <- That was an invitation for dialog.
setNetworkPreference(ConnectivityManager.TYPE_MOBILE)
Update 10/9/10 2:55pm PST:
Who has root and more than 5 wireless devices? I only have 4...
/data/misc/wifi/hostapd.conf
max_num_sta = 5 <-- increase this number.
Someone test this...
Was Easywidget one of the stock widgets? This may have been some of the bloat I removed.
I believe the solutions is an app that does the following:
setNetworkPreference(ConnectivityManager.TYPE_MOBI LE)
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Was that in the buildprop? If so we can just edit it and be done with the process.
Probably could set up tasker to do something like this
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or just root the phone and download Wireless Tether for Root Users and be done with it.
lu270bro said:
or just root the phone and download Wireless Tether for Root Users and be done with it.
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The difference is you get to utilize Infrastructor mode.
lu270bro said:
or just root the phone and download Wireless Tether for Root Users and be done with it.
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No. Please don't come in a thread acting as if you know everything and have some simple fix with a smart alec response. Wireless Tether is ad-hoc mode, as is Barnacle. This method is access point instead, which some people need specifically as opposed to ad-hoc.
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Was that in the buildprop? If so we can just edit it and be done with the process.
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No, not a build.prop thing, it's an application programming thing... Long story short, 3G Mobile Hotspot switches your phone's data connection from "TYPE_MOBILE" to "TYPE_MOBILE_DUN", which shuts down you your data connection unless you you are subscribed to the 3G Mobile Hotspot service. Cycling 3G off/on in EasySwitch switches your data connection back to TYPE_MOBILE, while keeping 3G Mobile Hotspot open.
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No. Please don't come in a thread acting as if you know everything and have some simple fix with a smart alec response. Wireless Tether is ad-hoc mode, as is Barnacle. This method is access point instead, which some people need specifically as opposed to ad-hoc.
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TY... Not to mention 2.2 OTA broke security on both of those apps and made them really flaky... 3GMH has WPA2 and so far seems pretty stable...
I turn off and on my 3G and it shuts down my hot spot.
Wow! Seems like de-railing happens alot around here lately. LOL, so anyway, anyone up for trying to make a tasker profile for this?
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I turn off and on my 3G and it shuts down my hot spot.
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Sound like you might have cycled wifi instead. I was however incorrect in saying to toggle 3G, when what I really meant was to toggle *Cell Service* which is 4th from the left on the top row in EasySwitch. If it's still trippin, let me know what mods and such that you're running. I just figured this out earlier today so i don't know all the permutation of why it might *not* work. TY for the feedback.
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Sound like you might have cycled wifi instead. 3G is 4th from left on the top row in EasySwitch. If it's still trippin, let me know what mods and such that you're running. I just figured this out earlier today so i don't know all the permutation of why it might *not* work. TY for the feedback.
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3G is actually the Up & Down Arrows on Easy Switch. The Cell tower is just your basic cell service (non 3G), although it IS the one you must toggle.
Just wanted to clear that up.
This works GREAT by the way, thank you very much for posting!
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3G is actually the Up & Down Arrows on Easy Switch. The Cell tower is just your basic cell service (non 3G), although it IS the one you must toggle.
Just wanted to clear that up.
This works GREAT by the way, thank you very much for posting!
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Thanks for clarifying that. Changed the OP so people don't get confused. Guess I should have known that, but I'm new Android and Phone modding in general so some of the basic things slip by me..
Glad you found this useful. Your feedback is much appreciated!
Awesome, but is there any way to do this without EasySwitch?
e.g. adb? terminal emulator?
I just don't care much for payware, let alone crippleware. :/
I tried this at work ( vzw hahaha) on my phone the way you stated and also tried with another coworkers x. His browser redirected him to vzw provisioning page as described, mine did not since I used the method described. However I was still able to connect another phone to both mine and a coworkers phone. Makes me worry about being charged the overage rate. Any ideas?
*update*
When connected to an x, fascinate redirected to vzw provisioning page. So this does work. Question is, will my bill sky rocket Haha. Gonna investigate further.
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tekahuna said:
The bootloader situation is sickening... Hope this brightens up someones day...
This was tested on my: DroidX 2.2(OTA) Rooted
Requirements:
Root(actually, probably not)
Stock 3G Mobile Hotspot
EasySwitch(Trial) by SmartDyne(Download from Market)
1. Setup EasySwitch Widget
2. Fire up 3G Mobile Hotspot
- If this is your first time running through this, open up your browser and go somewhere. You should get the Verizon Self Provisioning page... If not, you're wasting your money.
3. Use EasySwitch to Toggle *Cell Service* off/on(The Antenna Tower, Top row fourth from the left... you must do this every time after you fire up 3G Mobile Hotspot)
Voila...
I know this process can be refined some... Who wants to help?
I believe the solutions is an app that does the following:
setNetworkPreference(ConnectivityManager.TYPE_MOBILE)
This method may work on other VZ Android phones with a 3G Mobile Hotspot...
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if thats the case, why dont we just edit the apk with this option always on and re-sign it again?
AnomynousPierson said:
Awesome, but is there any way to do this without EasySwitch?
e.g. adb? terminal emulator?
I just don't care much for payware, let alone crippleware. :/
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ATM, I'm have not tested any other apps that are free that can provide the needed functionality. The other apps I saw on the market seemed to just switch between 2G/3G, and not actually cycle the data connection off and on. Flight mode cycles wifi too, so that's a no go. ADB/Terminal... I tried other methods for doing this, pppd up/pppd down... no go..
Again, this works because of VZ tries to switch our data connection from "mobile", to "mobile_dun", to try and ferry us down their pay pipe... Cycling cell service switches us back to a "mobile" connection while keeping the 3G Mobile Hotspot running.
This is a Work In Progress... I believe that a widget could be made to automatically catch when the data connection gets switched over, and hijack it back. I have good idea of API calls in Dalvik necessary to make this happen, but it's been about 10 years since I really got down on programming anything, and my thing was web interfaces with PERL, never really got into Java. I am interested in Android Developement, so I'm currently tinkering with putting this widget together, but I currently don't have the know-how to put it all together. So EasySwitch is kind of my Proof-of-Concept tool.
I feel you, though. EasySwitch is just the current work around. Does the job, though...
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Makes me worry about being charged the overage rate. Any ideas?
*update*
When connected to an x, fascinate redirected to vzw provisioning page. So this does work. Question is, will my bill sky rocket Haha. Gonna investigate further.
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This should more or less be equivalent to Barnacle/Wireless Tether. They all just use your "mobile" data connection.
I believe this to be actually more covert than the "Free 3G Mobile Hotspot for Incredible" method, which actually uses VZ's "mobile_dun" pay pipe, and uses the customers "[email protected]" to authenticate.
So, your bill should not skyrocket.
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if thats the case, why dont we just edit the apk with this option always on and re-sign it again?
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This was another one of the possibilities I had in mind. I don't really understand how to Decompile .APK's. Do you know how to do this? If it is possible to modify the APK, I would actually just bypass the connection switching routine all together, and just move on to starting up the wifi side of things.
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If you know more about possibly making this work in this way, which actually would be the cleanest method possible, I'd appreciate any kind of help.
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^^^ This would run into C&D issues, huh? Back to - mobile()
Hey everyone,
im new to the android OS. i rooted the phone and today i decided to mess with the sprint hot spot feature. i wasnt prompt any error codes or have any fee agreement pop up. i simply click activate and bamm, wifi. so the question is, would i be charge the $30 since nothing was prompt or is it a sneaky thing sprint do and bill me later? or maybe it was a feature one click root did. thanks for the answer. i tried to search but couldnt find a solid answer.
I'd be careful with that! Might be getting that $30 fee added on as a surprise. If you are rooted, you don't need hotspot, just download Wifi tether from the market. it's free for sure. no surprises!
I also second that, I would stay away from the Orig Sprint Hotspot feature if you are not paying for it. Dont be surprise if you see a $30 charge on the bill, like stated above from jirafabo just root like you did already and use the wifi tether program if you really need some sort of wifi tethering. It operates on the "N" 802.11 network so as long as your laptop can see a "N" network you can connect.
alrighty. by any chance anyone figure out how to make the phone tether over usb by using the option already available once plugged in? i dont have wireless N and just want a one click system.
I don't think wifi tether uses N. It should work with the usual a//b/g channels
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you can try wifi tether and see if you dont broadcast on the "n" network, but when I go over the wifi icon on the laptop the epic is running radio 802.11n adhoc network.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756804 <----now you can install this, it run on the 802.11g radio infrastrucrture mode. This is what I use since my companys laptop will not connect to wifi adhoc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803335 <-----found this for you, it is a kernel what will allow usb tethering if you will like to try.
van48 said:
Hey everyone,
im new to the android OS. i rooted the phone and today i decided to mess with the sprint hot spot feature. i wasnt prompt any error codes or have any fee agreement pop up. i simply click activate and bamm, wifi. so the question is, would i be charge the $30 since nothing was prompt or is it a sneaky thing sprint do and bill me later? or maybe it was a feature one click root did. thanks for the answer. i tried to search but couldnt find a solid answer.
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Did you try using it as a hotspot? Mine starts up without any prompts and I can see if from the computer but I can't get on the internet. I noticed that as soon as I activate the hotspot it kills the 3g signal. I assumed this was Sprints way of protecting it. I didn't think it was a problem on my end.
I have been using mine rooted for a while with the wireless tether app 2.0.9pre5 (i think). I think this is just because of the signal quality i'm getting, but my 3G speeds are only around .5mbps down and .3mbps up (if i'm lucky, lol). Anyone else getting anything faster? I have only been on sprint for a couple months now and prior to that, i had AT&T, which seemed a bit faster. I realize there are differences between the networks, but i would have figured EVDO to be nearly the same speed.
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alrighty. by any chance anyone figure out how to make the phone tether over usb by using the option already available once plugged in? i dont have wireless N and just want a one click system.
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The built in USB tether doesn't work for me (I don't have the PAM/hot spot add on).
But I use Easy Tether for USB tethering. It works fine. Google it.
I'm on basic data plan and not rooted.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756804 <----now you can install this, it run on the 802.11g radio infrastrucrture mode. This is what I use since my companys laptop will not connect to wifi adhoc.
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Okay, just installed this on the MixUp kernel, and it works like a charm.
Wifi Tether is a nice app, but the solution above is hands-down superior and the way to go. Very simple, works in infrastructure mode so it will act as an AP for anything, and is nicely integrated in with the rest of the software through the settings panel.
This is DA BOMB!
One question from a noob, though: I applied this MOD through clockworkrecovery, the same way I flashed the MixUp kernel. This didn't replace the kernel or anything, right? I'm not running a different kernel now, am I?
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One question from a noob, though: I applied this MOD through clockworkrecovery, the same way I flashed the MixUp kernel. This didn't replace the kernel or anything, right? I'm not running a different kernel now, am I?
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No it didn't...recovery flashing = just replacing the files in the zip to the ones in your system...in this case it replaced only the MobileAP.apk and a few other files..and thats it. The kernel should be fine.
I have used the same settings for this app on the S3, and Note 2, however it fails on the Note 3. Anyone know what settings to use to get it to work?
I'm not sure man, I was using on my n2 as well but I assumed I needed to be rooted to run it on the n3, I could be wrong, that's just what I assumed but then I read about people using the Foxfi app from the play store and it working great so I gave it a shot and it's done good by me so far, however I haven't ran it longer than about an hour so far. And the only trick to get it working is once u download the app and turn hotspot/tethering on, you will get a pop up saying u need to set it up with verizon or something along those lines, DO NOT hit cancel, instead just push the home button and you'll have mobile hotspot working. I use it to give wifi to my nexus 7.2 that's installed in my dash of my car and I run Google maps n music all the time. So far so good, but like I said I do need to give it the test of time still and see how it holds after a few hours of use. Hope this helps ya maybe? I agree though, I'm Def a fan of the TrevE mod wifi. It always ran fantastic.
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Yes, wifi tether / treve mod needs root. I am currently using it with the S3, waiting for GN3 to be delivered. In the past, I would either post questions on wifi tether forum or email the development team, which generally resolved any issues that arose. Maybe someone already has it working on another carrier? Should check ATT, T-Mobile and Sprint GN3 forums
Im sure the settings probably just need to be configured slightly different from the N2 to get it to work! TrevE is my go to tether app...the stock hotspot sucks imo.
bump... I'd like to see this working too. It's nice to see how much data and what speed you are getting. I have yet to get WiFi Tether working on any variant of Android 4.3 though.
You don't need any apps. configure wifi hot spot then turn it on. A Verizon pop up comes up about wifi hot spot subscription, don't press cancel. Done.
Cancel turns it off the hotspot, just press the home key and that's it.
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You don't need any apps. configure wifi hot spot then turn it on. A Verizon pop up comes up about wifi hot spot subscription, don't press cancel. Done.
Cancel turns it off the hotspot, just press the home key and that's it.
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It is my experience that Wifi Tether has always been more stable than the Verizon app, I get constant drops with it.
On the grandfathered unlimited data plan Verizon.
There have been several articles saying that Foxfi would not work on 7.0+ without root. I'm hoping (praying!) that there is a fix. 2 Phones arriving tomorrow, but without tethering they will have to get returned.
Can you not just use Android's built in hotspot? Or do they strip it out?
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Can you not just use Android's built in hotspot? Or do they strip it out?
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Verizon charges extra to use a hotspot on the grandfathered unlimited data plan. Verizon simply sucks.
douger1957 said:
Verizon charges extra to use a hotspot on the grandfathered unlimited data plan. Verizon simply sucks.
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Gotta love....I'd so be with AT&T if they actually had service in my office......
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Gotta love....I'd so be with AT&T if they actually had service in my office......
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There's no charge to use a hotspot on T-Mobile. I'm on the 6 GB plan with rollover, which as a heavy wifi user I have every month.
They will throttle you if you try to use your hotspot for big downloads.
using pdanet with foxfi, no issues.
LG V20 on T Mobile
Are you able to use the hot spot function?
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Are you able to use the hot spot function?
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For me the answer is sadly -No. Foxfi installed fine and does work in Bluetooth mode (Edit: USB mode working too). When I activate hotspot, it installs a certificate, attempts to turn the Hotspot on, then goes into a loop of certificate install, attempt to turn on, repeat. VZW UDP
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Are you able to use the hot spot function?
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Again using T Mobile, with PDANET with Foxfi paid version. I can use the hotspot as well as the USB fuctions without issue. Stock right out the box.
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Again using T Mobile, with PDANET with Foxfi paid version. I can use the hotspot as well as the USB fuctions without issue. Stock right out the box.
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I was concerned about the Verizon model because doesn't TMobile native hotspot works regardless i.e. it's included in your plan were on Verizon it's not.
phishy96 said:
Again using T Mobile, with PDANET with Foxfi paid version. I can use the hotspot as well as the USB fuctions without issue. Stock right out the box.
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Thanks for the info. Since OP question was for phones on Verizon UDP, I wanted to make sure he got an answer that applied to him/her. Hopefully they find a way around this for those of us on Verizon, but that probably will have to wait for root.
I saw a workaround people got working on the Pixel. Would anyone with a Verizon V20 be willing to test this?
Would anyone like to try bypassing the verizon tether subscription check by option 1: installing network signal refresher, refresh signal and immediately turning on hotspot while refreshing. or option 2: turn on airplane mode then off and hit hotspot icon before it recaptures the signal.
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ItsDayDreamer said:
I saw a workaround people got working on the Pixel. Would anyone with a Verizon V20 be willing to test this?
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Sure, where did you see the info? Edit, nevermind, found the Network Signal Refresh workaround thread- Give me a few minutes.
Hilfey said:
Sure, where did you see the info?
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It was in the quote on my post. I had a feeling I didn't make that obvious enough so apologies. Its this: "Would anyone like to try bypassing the verizon tether subscription check by option 1: installing network signal refresher, refresh signal and immediately turning on hotspot while refreshing. or option 2: turn on airplane mode then off and hit hotspot icon before it recaptures the signal."
Pixel owners have reported option 1 working for them. Hopefully it can work here too.
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It was in the quote on my post. I had a feeling I didn't make that obvious enough so apologies. Its this: "Would anyone like to try bypassing the verizon tether subscription check by option 1: installing network signal refresher, refresh signal and immediately turning on hotspot while refreshing. or option 2: turn on airplane mode then off and hit hotspot icon before it recaptures the signal."
Pixel owners have reported option 1 working for them. Hopefully it can work here too.
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No luck so far. I've tried it both ways at least a dozen times each- trying to change up my timing and hoping I'd get lucky. If I could get this to work, I would be SO happy.
vincey2kr1 said:
On the grandfathered unlimited data plan Verizon.
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I don't know about Verizon but usb tether mode works great on tmobile version, i read those articles about it not working on nougat too, glad they were wrong.
Pjs187 said:
I don't know about Verizon but usb tether mode works great on tmobile version, i read those articles about it not working on nougat too, glad they were wrong.
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Do i need special app to get usb tethering? Im on tmobile
I emailed foxfi and asked if they were working on compatability with the v20. They replied that foxfi software will not work with this phone. Did not indicate that it would work in the future. Not good.
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From what I have seen fox fi only works on Samsung phones now. When I had my Verizon unlimited data plan. After an update I want to say about a year ago no Verizon phone that wasnt Samsung didn't work. My Samsung phones I had up to the point they took away my unlimited data fox fi worked flawlessly. So doubt the v20 would work.
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