All info is on my site: http://www.peteralfonso.com/2011/08/download-tethering-fix-for-nexus-s-4g.html
You rule! Thanks for this!
4g fix also?
I don't have 4g in my area to test but I do not think you can tether over 4g (because it didn't in Android 2.3.4), that would be awesome though.
Does this mean that the standard tethering app, that is native on the phone, will work or does it mean that you will be able to use the wireless tether app from code.google.com?
pymon said:
Does this mean that the standard tethering app, that is native on the phone, will work or does it mean that you will be able to use the wireless tether app from code.google.com?
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This means that the native tethering app will work
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4g is a no go still but 3g hotspot tether is working fine for me with this patch. Thanx pete!
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Thanks, It's working great on 3g I haven't tried 4g. I'm running stock rooted with the matr1x 5.5 kernel.
Just curious why people want this so bad when wireless tether does 4g? Thanks.
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Wireless Tether for Root users is an ad-hoc network on the Nexus, whereas the native tether is infrastructure. That's reason enough.
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Just curious why people want this so bad when wireless tether does 4g? Thanks.
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I think it might be because Wireless Tether only produces an adhoc wifi signal (which ironically a lot of Android and other wifi devices cannot connect to) vs the default hotspot app does Infrastructure access point.
Works great. Nice work.
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BuglessPete said:
All info is on my site: http://www.peteralfonso.com/2011/08/download-tethering-fix-for-nexus-s-4g.html
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Sorry for the noob question but I didn't find the answer in the thread or on your site. Do you need root or can you run on stock?
TIA.
just curious, what does this exactly modify?
thanks for this pete.
Thanks Pete. Great work as always.
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Is it any different than what netarchy is doing with his kernel? I'm running his 1.3.9 cfs and native tether works fine.
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Awesome! Thanks for this! Works great and was a snap to install with ROM Manager. This restores to me the only reason I purchased a Nexus S 4G for. Sad that Sprint is trying to take this from us when all the other Nexus phones still offer it freely without having to subscribe to some overpriced "tethering" plan. Shame on you Sprint.
This doesn't enable 4G tethering which is a bit of a bummer since we also got a nice speed increase with 4G on 2.3.5 but it's far better than "Wifi Tether for root users".
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Awesome! Thanks for this! Works great and was a snap to install with ROM Manager. This restores to me the only reason I purchased a Nexus S 4G for. Sad that Sprint is trying to take this from us when all the other Nexus phones still offer it freely without having to subscribe to some overpriced "tethering" plan. Shame on you Sprint.
This doesn't enable 4G tethering which is a bit of a bummer since we also got a nice speed increase with 4G on 2.3.5 but it's far better than "Wifi Tether for root users".
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Actually, i flashed this a did a comparison with WiFi Tether in terms of speed. WiFi Tether gave me faster speeds. I'm keeping it though since WiFi Tether only does adhoc and the stock Hotspot does Infrastructure.
Either way, win win.
jeremydk said:
Wireless Tether for Root users is an ad-hoc network on the Nexus, whereas the native tether is infrastructure. That's reason enough.
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What is the benefit to having infrastructure versus ad hoc if they accomplish the same goal, tethering.
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alirocks4u said:
What is the benefit to having infrastructure versus ad hoc if they accomplish the same goal, tethering.
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Anything can connect to a WIFI network on infrastructure mode, in adhoc mode, there are some devices that cannot connect this way, most notably the Xoom, Gal Tabs, and some other devices. From what I've seen, it's mostly some tablets and phones, but probably all PCs can connect in adhoc.
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Is it possible with out having the $30 bs addon to the plan. I am sure this has bee asked but all I can seem to find is tether with root.
Thanks
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I use pdanet, but there are others too. Only reason I use it is that they have versions for all three oses I think. The other one that I'm thinking of but can't remember the name is still windows only. Yeah to buy the app is kinda expensive but for the price of one month of official service you can have an app that is one time pay
U don't remember what the app was called?
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Errrr nm lol read that wrong
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Or you could go this route: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=756804 MAKE SURE you delete /system/MobileAP.apk and /system/MobileAP.odex (if you have this) before flashing that. Also you'll need clockwork recovery. I switched to this method as (a) it's the stock look, and (b) I have devices that cannot connected to ADHOC networks
If you do not mind your EPIC showing up as a ADHOC access point (which not all devices can connect to) then check out WiFitether: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
As others said PDA.net works as well.
Zzim said:
Is it possible with out having the $30 bs addon to the plan. I am sure this has bee asked but all I can seem to find is tether with root.
Thanks
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A company called "Tether" has an app out in open beta. Haven't tried it myself but at least for Blackberry Tether was better than PdaNet.
I just wondered if everyone knew the mobile hotspot is free because Sprint forgot to lock it down.
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I just wondered if everyone knew the mobile hotspot is free because Sprint forgot to lock it down.
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Heh I don't think they can lock it down... Google controls the OS not Sprint. Sprint locking down any part of the phone or OS ruins the pure Google experience..
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No there will be an update to fix .. Sprint can still lock down a service.
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No there will be an update to fix .. Sprint can still lock down a service.
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You seem pretty confident there will be an update. Do you have a source? And I can point to how T-Mobile restricted the video chat on 3g as an argument to how the carrier can still have some small level of influence on the os of the nexus
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No there will be an update to fix .. Sprint can still lock down a service.
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Who's gonna issue the update? Sprint?
If im not mistaken I believe that we are running the native hotspot for google and not sprint. If it was sprint wouldn't it say sprint hotspot? Not portable WIFI hotspot.
Evo 4G --> Nexus S 4G
luckylui said:
If im not mistaken I believe that we are running the native hotspot for google and not sprint. If it was sprint wouldn't it say sprint hotspot? Not portable WIFI hotspot.
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You can see on Sprints own website that they expect you to pay for it.
"Q: How much is the Mobile Hotspot capability?
A: Mobile Hotspot capability for Nexus S 4G is a $29.99 optional add-on. It allows the customer to use Nexus S as a Mobile Hotspot device capable of sending out a Wi-Fi signal to up to six Wi-Fi capable devices. This follows the new discounting rules launching in July and is not NVP discountable (e.g. SOCs $29.99 and below are not discountable; SOCs $30 and up are discountable)."
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I also work for Sprint, its in the Nexus 4G playbook that it will be free until its updated by Google. Googles own website shows hotspot feature may have extra charge by carrier.
"Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
Nexus S can function as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to six portable devices such as laptops or tablets. Once connected, these devices will have access to the Internet.*
*Additional fees may apply based on carrier policy"
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Thanks for sharing!
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Even of Sprint locks it there are ways around it. Easiest is to flash CM7 or any A.O.S.P ROM available I gave been tethering since the days when I had my Instinct. My wife and I both do it and we have not have to pay one cent for it.
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Just wondering if you can buy a smartphone, then root it and download a wireless tether app then successfully make it a wireless hotspot. Possible or no?
No.
TheSnakeSkin said:
Just wondering if you can buy a smartphone, then root it and download a wireless tether app then successfully make it a wireless hotspot. Possible or no?
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There is the slight problem that "without a plan" you won't get any service.
What are you trying to accomplish? You could probably do it from a T-Mobile prepaid thing.
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MrObvious said:
What are you trying to accomplish? You could probably do it from a T-Mobile prepaid thing.
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He is trying to use voip app through the wifi hotspot without cell plan. Here is his other post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630481
Well it would probably work if you have some Internet device. T-Mobile has a good 30 dollar deal if you get a 3G capable phone on their frequencies.
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I'll assume you would be able to get prepaid data on a off-contract phone and get what you are looking to accomplish.
yes
yes - root
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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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
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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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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.
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!
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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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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.