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Just used the built-in Froyo hotspot for the first time.

Now I'm sad to get rid of Wireless Tether for Root Users. It got me though so many months of unauthorized tethering, but it doesn't have a toggle in Extended Controls.
Edit: Is there any way to make it remember my SSID and security? Every time I turn it on it resets to null and open.

Which built-in hotspot?
Are you referring to the built-in hotspot in CM6 or the official hotspot provided by Sprint? I just used started using the official hotspot today because so far wireless tether for rooted users app is not working in 2.2
I must say it feels comfy knowing now if my internet goes out I can just call up Sprint. Plus I think it opens up more COM ports over 3G.

[Q] WiFi Tether in 2.2

As I understand it, we have to use a 3rd party WiFi tether application to get tethering for free.
With the release of Froyo, Google announced that it would have WiFi hotspot capabilities built in. How is it that Verizon can charge us for something the OS has built in? What would have to happen to be able to use the built in WiFi hotspot application for free? (e.g. carrier unlock, rooted 2.2 official etc)
I'm also wondering if there is any real advantage to using the built in WiFi hotspot feature. With the 3rd party apps, I tend to get kicked off once in a while from other apps trying to perform background operations. (see the 'What keeps killing tethering or turning wifi/GPS on during tether?' section at http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/wiki/FAQ ). I'm also wondering if it's any faster.

dvation191 said:
As I understand it, we have to use a 3rd party WiFi tether application to get tethering for free.
With the release of Froyo, Google announced that it would have WiFi hotspot capabilities built in. How is it that Verizon can charge us for something the OS has built in? What would have to happen to be able to use the built in WiFi hotspot application for free? (e.g. carrier unlock, rooted 2.2 official etc)
I'm also wondering if there is any real advantage to using the built in WiFi hotspot feature. With the 3rd party apps, I tend to get kicked off once in a while from other apps trying to perform background operations. (see the 'What keeps killing tethering or turning wifi/GPS on during tether?' section at http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/wiki/FAQ ). I'm also wondering if it's any faster.
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Thats a good question you should ask google/verizon about, verizon pay way cancels out google tether/portable hotspot in froyo, that option not even there inside of wireless & networks section.

[Q] Does Sprint Charge for tethering internet via Bluetooth?

Is bluetooth internet tethering free with sprint on galaxy note 3?
I know we have to pay for the wifi hotspot feature but we can gain access if rooted.
Just curious about the bluetooth tethering. I'd like to avoid rooting, if possible.
Thanks,
Charles

[Q] FoxFi, PDAnet, ESFileExplorer, WiFi Tethering AT&T

A co-worker had mentioned one of these apps to me a while back and I am investigating using them now. I have an AT&T S4, no root, stock ROM with NovaPrime Launcher.
Is this right?
-PDAnet was a USB only tether app, now it is combined with FoxFi
-FoxFi is a WiFi tether app
-ES File Explorer NetManager tool - this just turns on the builtin Android HotSpot
My Experience so far:
-FoxFi (free) did not work well for me. It worked breifly, I was able to download SpeedTest app and then lost connection and haven't gotten it back since.
-FoxFi today popped up the Android host spot setting and a message from AT&T that I need to call 611
-So I found out about ES FileExplorer NetManager and it seems to be working great, 2Gbps download and works while my phone is in standby(screen off)
-ES is also popping up the call 611 message now though
Remaining questions:
-does the 611 message mean that AT&T is going to start charging me for hotspot? Or do they even still charge for hotspot?
-I have AT&T unlimited data, has anyone determined if there is a limit on how much data or time you can use hotspot without AT&T detecting it or making you pay?
-Is there a widget to quickly turn on/off the setting in ESFileExplorer?

WiFi Tether?

Has anyone been able to get WiFi Tether to work without rooting their device? Picked up a Blackberry Priv for work and it's a great device. Considering getting one for personal use on Verizon.

I often use a WiFi tethering and I had no problem with that functionality. You can enable the tethering in the settings menu or using the quick settings dropdown; no rooting of a device is needed or even using additional applications.

Ajnsztajnnn said:
I often use a WiFi tethering and I had no problem with that functionality. You can enable the tethering in the settings menu or using the quick settings dropdown; no rooting of a device is needed or even using additional applications.
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Thanks for responding! Do you have WiFi tethering added on your service plan? This is the reason for needing root.

If you have a plan that doesn't allow tethering (like Straight Talk), it will be blocked. No workaround in sight.