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
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
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
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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 :/
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Related
Ok Guys my brother just got his mytouch 4G and he over heard that Tmobile charges 14.99 a month for tethering so I thought for him to avoid that problem he would have to gain root access. So my question is this true or not ????????
mrlamar09 said:
Ok Guys my brother just got his mytouch 4G and he over heard that Tmobile charges 14.99 a month for tethering so I thought for him to avoid that problem he would have to gain root access. So my question is this true or not ????????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds right to me. You can't tether for free until you do so as far as I know.
Just looking into how to do this as I know someone who just got one and would love to have that ability for free.
My phone isn't rooted yet (just got a replacement) and I tethered my netbook using the stock wifi hotspot app that came with the phone.
It let me tether just fine without any problems. When I went to T-Mo's website, it shows up as regular data usage.
danbutter said:
Sounds right to me. You can't tether for free until you do so as far as I know.
Just looking into how to do this as I know someone who just got one and would love to have that ability for free.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thnx man i figured i was right i just didnt know for sure we me do it tonight
Please post questions in Q&A section.
It's still free for now.... they wanna get everyone good and used to having it, then through charges start rolling in...
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Free...for now. Sooner or later (likely the former) TMob will start charging as they've already released details on the $14.99 tethering/hotspot plan.
The alternative is to root and use and use another wifi hotspot app (e.g. the Android wifi tethering app).
T mobile rep charged me then called customer and had them remove the extra monthly charge.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
is it free to tether with a cable instead of wirelessly?
No
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
T-Mobile does NOT charge for tethering at this time... rooted or not
slhpss said:
T-Mobile does NOT charge for tethering at this time... rooted or not
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They will though. I asked the store and the 800 #. 14.99 they said on top of the data plan.... Screw that. I am rooted and fully plan to skip that $14.99
This is a bit of a rant for T-mobile about their hotspot charges. It is unbelievable that such an originally "for the man" kind of company would jump on this bandwagon. I dont care if other carriers are charging for hotspot use, its not fair for them to do it and it is not fair for you either. I have been with T-mobile since the Voicestream days of Jamie Lee Curtis. I had the 3000min plan for many years and rarely used half that most of the time; I just wanted it in case I needed it. This is not the same case with Hotspot. I will not pay an additional charge to use something I already pay for, in a different way. I am not causing any additional network traffic by using a Laptop, than I would on my phone. If anything, I may be enticed to upgrade my data plan because I would be using much more data with the addition of my Laptop.
This type of behavior severely annoys us loyal customers who have stuck with you from the beginning. I hope you will feel the pressure when Verizon launches their new plans on 6-28-12 that INCLUDES FREE hotspot. It may be more expensive, but after all the additional charges are added on a T-mobile plan, it comes down to how much more are you willing to pay for better network coverage.
In closing, I love you T-mobile, we have had many good years with many FREE phones(I love my FREE S2), but, dont make me file for a divorce. /rant
I am well aware of how to get around this. So, if we can, why charge for it? Please feel free to add to this, trolls and all, post it up!
There's a plethora of tethering apps that are un detectable so you don't get charged. especially when you freeze tethering manager..
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
JPOKeefe said:
There's a plethora of tethering apps that are un detectable so you don't get charged. especially when you freeze tethering manager..
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which is the best one?
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
suaverc118 said:
Which is the best one?
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
JPOKeefe said:
There's a plethora of tethering apps that are un detectable so you don't get charged. especially when you freeze tethering manager..
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think any of the apps are undetectable. Besides the native hotspot manager which directly prevents it, T-Mobile is detecting tethering by checking user agents of browser requests, and I haven't seen any of the apps add hiding the user agent to avoid this.
manekineko said:
I don't think any of the apps are undetectable. Besides the native hotspot manager which directly prevents it, T-Mobile is detecting tethering by checking user agents of browser requests, and I haven't seen any of the apps add hiding the user agent to avoid this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cant you change the user agent on most browsers?
SevenSe7enSeven said:
cant you change the user agent on most browsers?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I find it interesting that I can use Dolphin browser in desktop mode, and there is no problem. Maybe because its dolphin? Also, I dont have a problem tethering on my S2 with Digital.Warefare 2.7 while using a laptop on Chrome. Seems ICS has some changes on the S2 because there are people reporting eventually being directed to the Tmo signup site after tethering for a bit.
You forgot to whine about charging for SMS. :silly:
luftrofl said:
You forgot to whine about charging for SMS. :silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Who gets charged for SMS?
You get free texting from t-mobile?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA
icky2g said:
Who gets charged for SMS?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
More than those who get charged for tethering, but way to miss the point. :silly:
Carriers have a history of charging for anything that they can. The fact that you're so mad about it *now* is hilarious.
It's very easy to get around, so stop whining about it.
Hello guys!
I have a Galaxy Note which is big but I could use 7" to read PDF better.
Yet, I am not so sure how useful it will be for me since it does not have 3G only WIFI so I was considering going with a Galaxy 7.7 instead.
What is your experience with it?
I mean, even some games require some internet connection before launching for example.
Thanks!
With foxfi app it hasn't been an issue, not once.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
It's quite useful. I'm in wifi range much of the time, and when I'm not I can tether it to my LTE phone. I still don't like tablets or phones for heavy data entry, but for just looking the N7 is great.
My next test will be putting electronic docs on it for my job. It will be interesting to see if the 7" screen is adequate for that.
My campus has wifi everywhere so no problem for me.
Sent from my paranoid Nexus 7.
Yeah that is my concern, that I will end up using my Note more because I will have internet all the time...
I have no intention to ever use 3G on a tablet. On the rare occasion I can't find wifi, I just tether to my phone using Foxfi.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
I use my mifi device. No problem!
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
shaolin95 said:
Yeah that is my concern, that I will end up using my Note more because I will have internet all the time...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the GNote n7000 as well....why can't you use the hotspot feature on it?
galaxy nexus + wireless tether(or bluetooth tether) = one happy nexus seven
simms22 said:
galaxy nexus + wireless tether(or bluetooth tether) = one happy nexus seven
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Best combo yet
I think my GNex works better with foxfi than my GNote.
dirtyhamster73 said:
I have the GNote n7000 as well....why can't you use the hotspot feature on it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well that is tethering isnt it?
Last time I did that with my now dead laptop, I got a text message and email and a letter about it, that if I were to do that again they would make some changes to my account to pay for tethering.
That is my issue, I think at the end of the day being able to use my simcard in a tablet with 3G (if it really is that easy) , would be better for me but damn is nice to resist the price and power you get with the Nexus.
shaolin95 said:
Well that is tethering isnt it?
Last time I did that with my now dead laptop, I got a text message and email and a letter about it, that if I were to do that again they would make some changes to my account to pay for tethering.
That is my issue, I think at the end of the day being able to use my simcard in a tablet with 3G (if it really is that easy) , would be better for me but damn is nice to resist the price and power you get with the Nexus.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can't say I've ever received any type of notification from my carrier regarding me using the hotspot feature with my GNote or GNex. I have received a text while using it with my carrier phones, my T-Mobile sgs2 and sensation.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Alright for me since even if I could, I would not buy a data plan
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
I would not buy a Nexus with 3G... I am price-sensitive, and not about to pay for a data plan.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
rmm200 said:
I would not buy a Nexus with 3G... I am price-sensitive, and not about to pay for a data plan.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My situation is different cause I still have an unlimited data plan.
Sent from the Mighty Note International!
just lou said:
I have no intention to ever use 3G on a tablet. On the rare occasion I can't find wifi, I just tether to my phone using Foxfi.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
No way I'd go with a 3G tablet ,the extra expensive both in price of the tablet and a 3G contract for it doesn't warrant it .If I'm not on wifi I just tether to my One X
Why should I pay for another 3g/4g account when I can tether my exciting 4g phone to it? I also have a 4g hotspot.
Sent from my Nexus 7
I have a mobile 4g hotspot for times I need internet access and no wifi is around.No biggie for me.I would not have bought a 3g model tablet if it had been offered myself.
I don't carry a smart phone so tethering is not an option. I prefer a small basic phone that fits in my pocket.With the Jetpack I can use it for anything including the nexus7 when I need internet on the go.
Look into an app called "Open Garden" - allow you to *automatically* share your your phones internet connection as-needed (via bluetooth). Absolutely awesome and 100% free!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
Well now when i was getting close to buying the nexus i found a local selling the transformer prime 32GB for 300 dollars which unless i am missing something, is worth the extra.
What do you guys think?
Sent from the Mighty Note International!
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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 -_-
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tethering is usually built right into Nexus'.
El Daddy said:
Stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright well it seems like I'm getting the T-Mobile version if there is nothing to worry about :good:
El Daddy said:
Stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
---------- Post added at 11:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 PM ----------
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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
predation said:
I'm non-rooted with a UK gnex and I got the blocked page everytime I tethered on T-Mobile.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
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?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Anybody tethering and care to share im about to toss this pos if I cant even tether wtf
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
:victory:
foxfi works for me without root I can tether. its on sale right bow from 7.95 to 2.99.. really works great
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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???!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yup
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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..
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
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.