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Found wifi tether without root!

Not sure if anyone has realized this yet, and I apologize if this is a repost, but I recently download power control plus from the market and tried out the "wi-fi tethering" control. It works without root and appears on the other device as "androidap."
If anyone was interested in this and doesn't want to root.
EDIT: just realized it won't fully connect. Oh well, sorry.
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rhodes588 said:
Not sure if anyone has realized this yet, and I apologize if this is a repost, but I recently download power control plus from the market and tried out the "wi-fi tethering" control. It works without root and appears on the other device as "androidap."
If anyone was interested in this and doesn't want to root.
EDIT: just realized it won't fully connect. Oh well, sorry.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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yea theres a thread about this in development I believe
Edit: here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=799797

I've just been using Wireless Tether for Root Users. Works flawlessly with temp root. It just doesn't seem like their is any easy way to get tethering to work without temp root.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_5-pre11.apk

At least temp root is very easily done. I hope T-Mo doesn't catch on to root apps and starts charging.

I don't know how they could manage to charge for rooted tethering apps to work. I believe all they can do is continue throttling heavy users.
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etjrowe said:
I don't know how they could manage to charge for rooted tethering apps to work. I believe all they can do is continue throttling heavy users.
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I wouldn't know either but sometimes phone companies get smart. They somehow got smart with BlackBerry's tether but it was a little different for BB phones than it is for Android phones.
At least I hope they just throttle at the most and they don't add extra charges. I'm a poor college kid as it is >.>....

They never did anything with the BB's I have had one on TMO and tethered for YEARs no issues slow as F*&k but it worked (internet at work is monitored). They never said anything.
I also wifi tether and use Pdanet now on my shiny G2.

[Q] How to use Epic as mobile hotspot

Ok one of the reasons I mainly got this phone was the mobile hotspot feature because the internet at my college blows and it would be nice for everyone to be able to browse the internet in a single dorm and not just 2 people. Unfortunately Sprint has made it so this feature costs an addition 25 with your bill. I don't pay the bill so this isn't an option for me. I heard that if you root the epic, you can use the mobile hotpot feature for free. I haven't rooted it yet but I have the z4 root application on my phone. So how can I go about doing this?

Run z4root and then download and run wireless tether. Its not on the market so google it and you will find the latest version. I don't recall whether it will run on a stock kernel; if not you'll want to install a custom rom.
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It is usually usable only on the Eclair build when rooted. Sometimes not ;-)
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Ok I found a hit on google for wireless tether on google code. The only samsung glaxy device I saw said it ran on 1.5 but I'm on 2.1 so it should work right. I'm not sure if the device listed works with epic but it said galaxy device. Also will sprint notice the increase of data usage and charge me more?

Nope, unless you start dl movies.
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So standard internet browsing should be fine then?

Your expectations are unrealistic and this is a really easy subject to search for.

I don't unerstand how my expectations are unrealistic but thanks for the responses anyways.
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Here you. Root and wifi tether and other stuff all in one. Easy menu.
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/epi...ecovery-2-04-for-windows-intel-mac-and-linux/

If you are on 2.1 the best way is to get clockwork (use the one click root) then find mobile ap in the dev section and apply the zip. Way more stable than wireless tether in my experience.
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Jayavarman said:
Here you. Root and wifi tether and other stuff all in one. Easy menu.
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/epi...ecovery-2-04-for-windows-intel-mac-and-linux/
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Thanks much Jay. Gonna give that link the once over before I mess with the phone itself. Thanks ipaq as well. I'll check that out if I find any problems with the one in Jay's link.

Definitly if you are staying on stock rom, use mobile ap, it is soooooooooo much better then wireless tether, and if you follow my tutorial after rooting and getting clockwork first you can have themes with it too.

I think what he's trying to say about your expectations is you think you can do this and give everyone internet on your dorm. Do you know how slow that will run? Also you can only connect so many devices at one time. I don't know how many for wireless tether but mobile AP is 5. Yes wireless tether is a great feature its just not going to meet your expectations for helping a while dorm out.
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What college do you attend?

Am I missing the OP's question that Sprint called this device a mobile hotspot?? Is Sprint lying?

If you don't pay the $30 a month charge for hotspotting, will Sprint find out and charge you any extra if you tether your phone after rooting it?

DangerZone1223 said:
If you don't pay the $30 a month charge for hotspotting, will Sprint find out and charge you any extra if you tether your phone after rooting it?
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Ive been tethering since i had windows mobile, and ive never been in trouble, just dont download movies or any other big files. I mean its not even worth it to download movies takes too long anyhow. Just dont take your phone in rooted with that app on it or then u might get into some trouble.

If you have an epic 4g you have unlimited (truely unlimited) data...they are not going to say anything regardless of how much data you use. That being said spint will not Check the status of your phone (root or un rooted). You are go to go on tethering

davidrules7778 said:
Ive been tethering since i had windows mobile, and ive never been in trouble, just dont download movies or any other big files. I mean its not even worth it to download movies takes too long anyhow. Just dont take your phone in rooted with that app on it or then u might get into some trouble.
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Yeah, I don't plan on doing anything crazy like torrenting. I'd use this to tether my iPad if I'm in an airport or on a long trip, or maybe if I'm on vacation and don't wanna pay $10-30 for the hotel's wifi. That's all. Nothing mundo crazy where I'm using gigs of transfers.
Thanks for letting me know!

I have a question that I hope someone here can answer.
I've toyed with the idea of installing one of the hotspot programs. But, I'm very wary of surfing the Net without a NAT/firewall between my Windows box and the Net. Do these programs provide firewall-type protection to the machines that are surfing through them?
Drake

[Q] Brother wants a DX, simplest way to get 3g hotspot?

Hello all, I'm trying to help my brother decide on a new verizon phone. I'm stuck with at&t and own a captivate, so I'm familiar with the development community over there. However, I'm a little more clueless with this neck of the woods. Although I've enjoyed my captivate, I'm actually trying to push him to get the Droid X instead of the Fascinate (I thought he would enjoy the bigger screen and a better customer support?).
1. First, is there anything he should be aware of that might give him problems with the Droid X (hardware/software concerns--akin to the troublesome gps of the galaxy s line)?
2. He primarily wants a smart phone to help out his business (a small machine shop) so he can check emails and whatnot. Along with this his biggest request was to be able to use the mobile hotspot function without paying verizon for it (aside from the phone's $30 unlimited data). So my questions for this are:
a. From what I've gathered in the last day, is that he needs to root and install an app like "wireless tether" or something like that. Is the simplest way to root by installing z4root?
b. Is there anything else he needs to do besides the root and the tether app?
c. Is there any risk that verizon could figure out he's tethering a computer while not paying for the service?
Thanks for any help and clarifications. I appreciate any other comments if you'd recommend a different phone (Fascinate or Incredible)--I know, this is in the Droid X forum, but I thought I'd ask anyway.

Z4root is way easy to use, just install and hit one button and you're done. Wireless tether app works well but occasionally it pauses while in sleep mode. Awakening the phone resolves this issue. I also use baranacle wifi tether which seems to have this issue alot less. I'm sure Verizon can guess that you're using a tether app if you use alot of data, but I use far beyond the average amount of data and they have yet to say anything or attempt to charge me extra. I haven't tried the fascinate or incredable so I wouldn't be able to say how they compare to the x but I have been very happy with the performance of mine. Its very snappy and hasn't let me down yet. Oh and I don't use that much GPS so I would also not be able to give you a definitive answer to that as well.
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Zudovex said:
Z4root is way easy to use, just install and hit one button and you're done. Wireless tether app works well but occasionally it pauses while in sleep mode. Awakening the phone resolves this issue. I also use baranacle wifi tether which seems to have this issue alot less. I'm sure Verizon can guess that you're using a tether app if you use alot of data, but I use far beyond the average amount of data and they have yet to say anything or attempt to charge me extra. I haven't tried the fascinate or incredable so I wouldn't be able to say how they compare to the x but I have been very happy with the performance of mine. Its very snappy and hasn't let me down yet. Oh and I don't use that much GPS so I would also not be able to give you a definitive answer to that as well.
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Awesome, thanks! It's good to know that it's pretty simple to do, especially since my brother doesn't have any experience in modding things like this (that's why he turns to his more savvy--nerdier--younger brother).
The GPS was just an example I used to refer to the much maligned failure of the Galaxy S line. I was just wondering if the X had any similar types of downfalls that he should be aware of before being let down later.

Other than the locked bootloader, I've been pretty happy with my DX. And since installing the Liberty 1.5 ROM last Friday, I've been SUPER happy with it. It's a very nice phone, and pretty speedy.

+1 on liberty 1.5, great rom.
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Wifi tether for Droid incredible

Is there any good app to get wifi tether on the droid incredible without paying VZW a monthly fee? I installed any cut on a lg thrill and was able to get it working there, but tht doesnt seem to work for the incredible.. Im open to suggestions..

mrbarker said:
Is there any good app to get wifi tether on the droid incredible without paying VZW a monthly fee? I installed any cut on a lg thrill and was able to get it working there, but tht doesnt seem to work for the incredible.. Im open to suggestions..
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1. This should be in Q&A
2. Before you post, PLEASE use the search. There are many other threads like this
That said, try this. WIFI Tether for Root Users

Open Garden WiFi tether from the market also works nicely.

EDIT >.>
10cahr

RussianMenace said:
Already tried that, PC sees the network but does not connect.
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There's always the option of running a rom that has it preinstalled, such as CommunityRom, which has a hacked default hotspot, or CM7/MIUI, which have their own.
What OS are you on for your PC?

dmeadows013 said:
1. This should be in Q&A
2. Before you post, PLEASE use the search. There are many other threads like this
That said, try this. WIFI Tether for Root Users
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+1 on the WIFI Tether for Root Users as it supports infastructure mode instead of just adhoc.

dmeadows013 said:
There's always the option of running a rom that has it preinstalled, such as CommunityRom, which has a hacked default hotspot, or CM7/MIUI, which have their own.
What OS are you on for your PC?
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Running Win7. Was finally able to connect after flashing a fresh CM7 nightly and using built in tethering. Though it took a few minutes to actually get internet access. I would prefer to use wifi tether, but just can't connect to it in infrastructure, only ad-hoc, even after I snagged an AP module from EVO system dump. It seems infrastructure mode on DInc is really hit or miss.

mrbarker said:
Is there any good app to get wifi tether on the droid incredible without paying VZW a monthly fee? I installed any cut on a lg thrill and was able to get it working there, but tht doesnt seem to work for the incredible.. Im open to suggestions..
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Have you tried PdaNET. That is what I use. It works great for me. I just used it on my trip I just took.

Verizon S5 Questions & Tether

Current Verizon S3 user here. I have questions that I know are probably premature but I welcome any thoughts and answers.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I still have the grandfathered unlimited data plan.
I have rooted and custom rom'ed my last few phones so I could have wireless tether for very occasional use (I am rural with a lot of ISP outages).
I am wondering what people think my outlook would be with a Verizon S5.
Will we be able to get root?
Will there be ports of the wifi tether type aps?
Will we be able to get bootloader access?
Would FoxFi work with it (I know they have a warning in their app about potential loss of functionality)?
While I have themed the crap out of my phones I have stayed with Touchwiz on the S3 for the most part, and the S5 touchwiz doesn't look like the worth thing in the world.
The phone has the 2 major features I look for, removable battery and external SD card.

wonderrx said:
Current Verizon S3 user here. I have questions that I know are probably premature but I welcome any thoughts and answers.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I still have the grandfathered unlimited data plan.
I have rooted and custom rom'ed my last few phones so I could have wireless tether for very occasional use (I am rural with a lot of ISP outages).
I am wondering what people think my outlook would be with a Verizon S5.
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While I have themed the crap out of my phones I have stayed with Touchwiz on the S3 for the most part, and the S5 touchwiz doesn't look like the worth thing in the world.
The phone has the 2 major features I look for, removable battery and external SD card.
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Will we be able to get root?
Yes
Will there be ports of the wifi tether type aps?
Yes
Will we be able to get bootloader access?
Perhaps, it will be locked at first.
Would FoxFi work with it (I know they have a warning in their app about potential loss of functionality)?
Perhaps, you should ask the developer of FoxFi.

degast said:
Will we be able to get root?
Yes
Will there be ports of the wifi tether type aps?
Yes
Will we be able to get bootloader access?
Perhaps, it will be locked at first.
Would FoxFi work with it (I know they have a warning in their app about potential loss of functionality)?
Perhaps, you should ask the developer of FoxFi.
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Thank you for your reply!
Good point about asking FoxFi, I will do that. Are there other tether apps out there that don't require root?

wonderrx said:
Thank you for your reply!
Good point about asking FoxFi, I will do that. Are there other tether apps out there that don't require root?
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not that I know of. Perhaps someone else knows a few..

wonderrx said:
Thank you for your reply!
Good point about asking FoxFi, I will do that. Are there other tether apps out there that don't require root?
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Get Root Access? - Very Likely so yes
Get Bootloader Access - Very UNLIKELY given Verizon's position on "security" and "network integrity" which is just utter BS.
FoxFi and other apps for WiFi Tethering are always out there.

Bootloader exploit, highly unlikely. Though I'm sure it will get the same root/safestrap treament that the S4 and Note 3 both got. At least I seriously hope so anyways If it doesn't I'll be getting the New One instead.

I'm sure things will be easier this time around. I highly doubt we won't achieve bootloader unlock! IMO!
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JCBiznatch said:
I'm sure things will be easier this time around. I highly doubt we won't achieve bootloader unlock! IMO!
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I agree with this and it might happen.

wonderrx said:
Current Verizon S3 user here. I have questions that I know are probably premature but I welcome any thoughts and answers.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I still have the grandfathered unlimited data plan.
I have rooted and custom rom'ed my last few phones so I could have wireless tether for very occasional use (I am rural with a lot of ISP outages).
I am wondering what people think my outlook would be with a Verizon S5.
Will we be able to get root?
Will there be ports of the wifi tether type aps?
Will we be able to get bootloader access?
Would FoxFi work with it (I know they have a warning in their app about potential loss of functionality)?
While I have themed the crap out of my phones I have stayed with Touchwiz on the S3 for the most part, and the S5 touchwiz doesn't look like the worth thing in the world.
The phone has the 2 major features I look for, removable battery and external SD card.
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I'm in the exact same boat. Does WiFi Tether require an unlocked bootloader or just root access? Does anyone know whether WiFi tether will work on this device once rooted?

I can confirm Foxfi is NOT working. Getting the Call Verizon for tether popup.
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Works for about 1 minute until it recognizes traffic from the Hotspot and then throws up the VZW warning.
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I am glad there is no 32gb model yet, since that along with Foxfi not working is why I am sticking with the S4. Not tempted at all without a 32gb model. My S4 32gb only has 6gb free.

FoxFi
The BT server for Foxfi works on my GS5v tethered to my Galaxy Note 8. I'll have to see how it performs on my laptop so I can work from my car... If it works good, I'll purchase the full version of PDANet+ / FoxFi.
I prefer to use the Wi-Fi tether (treve mod).
Hopefully a root will become available... I'd like to get rid of the bloat and crap.

Hard to say. On the S4, we still have a locked bootloader. Root is likely attainable. Stay tuned.

wonderrx said:
Current Verizon S3 user here. I have questions that I know are probably premature but I welcome any thoughts and answers.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
I still have the grandfathered unlimited data plan.
I have rooted and custom rom'ed my last few phones so I could have wireless tether for very occasional use (I am rural with a lot of ISP outages).
I am wondering what people think my outlook would be with a Verizon S5.
Will we be able to get root?
Will there be ports of the wifi tether type aps?
Will we be able to get bootloader access?
Would FoxFi work with it (I know they have a warning in their app about potential loss of functionality)?
While I have themed the crap out of my phones I have stayed with Touchwiz on the S3 for the most part, and the S5 touchwiz doesn't look like the worth thing in the world.
The phone has the 2 major features I look for, removable battery and external SD card.
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I can confirm that Foxfi works on the Galaxy s5. The free version only gives you 15 minutes of wifi thether so it is better to buy the full version. That what I did. I really don't care me about root, just want my wifi tether. :laugh: