[Q] Wifi tether on 4.4 stock - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

4.4 broke my ability to wifi tether through T-Mobile. I used to use FoxFi and a VPN to encrypt the connection. Since upgrading to 4.4 all encrypted packets are just dropped. Any request to a site via HTTPS just times out. Trying to use an unencrypted connection just gives me the paywall, even on other Android devices which I used to be able to tether for free on.
Anyone else on T-Mobile have their wifi tethering through FoxFi broken with 4.4?

hittingsmoke said:
4.4 broke my ability to wifi tether through T-Mobile. I used to use FoxFi and a VPN to encrypt the connection. Since upgrading to 4.4 all encrypted packets are just dropped. Any request to a site via HTTPS just times out. Trying to use an unencrypted connection just gives me the paywall, even on other Android devices which I used to be able to tether for free on.
Anyone else on T-Mobile have their wifi tethering through FoxFi broken with 4.4?
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My tethering is broken in general. I'm not even getting the paywall. I'm on a Tmo reseller Solavei but no issues until now.

Fix is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203432#post47203432

the default tethering option works fine, its 3rd party tether apps that are broken. wait until they get updated for 4.4.

hittingsmoke said:
Fix is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203432#post47203432
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I can confirm this works. I did it to both my phones about a week ago, been working flawlessly

simms22 said:
the default tethering option works fine, its 3rd party tether apps that are broken. wait until they get updated for 4.4.
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If you'd read the fix link you'd know that's not the case. The default tethering app is now allowing data routing through a secondary carrier APN which is filtered instead of the conventional mobile data APN. That has to be disabled in one of the Android settings database files to get it back to working the same way it did on < 4.4, which is routing tethered data through the same APN as the phone uses.

hittingsmoke said:
Fix is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203432#post47203432
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This fix doesn't work for me. I still get "error" when I turn on portable hotspot. I have to reboot phone after that to get normal WiFi working again .
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hittingsmoke said:
Fix is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47203432#post47203432
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I also can confirm this fix works on my Nexus 4 stock 4.4. I just did it. :good:

Thank you so much for this. I didn't think I was the only one with this issue

I'm on stock everything using OTA 4.4. I'm on fido and have a plan that includes tethering. on 4.3 it was fine but after 4.4, there's on access to Internet when I'm connected to the hotspot. My mobile data is fine and I've checked that my apn settings are correct.
I'm not rooted so I can't modify system files. Any solution?

oSandmaNo said:
This fix doesn't work for me. I still get "error" when I turn on portable hotspot. I have to reboot phone after that to get normal WiFi working again .
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Same issue here.
The fix is not relevant to our problem since we can not turn on the tether at all.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=62516

TwistyValhalla said:
I'm on stock everything using OTA 4.4. I'm on fido and have a plan that includes tethering. on 4.3 it was fine but after 4.4, there's on access to Internet when I'm connected to the hotspot. My mobile data is fine and I've checked that my apn settings are correct.
I'm not rooted so I can't modify system files. Any solution?
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Same boat, any solution before I break down and root?

dralways said:
Same boat, any solution before I break down and root?
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+1 to confirm I have the same issue. I am not rooted running stock 4.4 on Fido. Tethering was working great on 4.3 but since the upgrade to 4.4, devices can connect to the hotspot but not get access to the internet. Can someone confirm for me what the apn settings should be?

Solution in here
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=62516
Deleting or renaming /data/misc/wifi solves the problem.

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Wireless Tether

Has anyone had any luck with any root wireless tether applications? So far I can not get it to work, even following the directions on the goodle code site for wireless-tether 2.01 about the EVO.
They have an experimental 2.0.2-pre13 version that I managed to get working following the thread on the google code site. Have you tried that out?
Thank you! Its working now. Posting this from my tethered iPad...
persibro said:
They have an experimental 2.0.2-pre13 version that I managed to get working following the thread on the google code site. Have you tried that out?
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I don't know about you, but I still can't get wifi tether to work, even with the experimental version. It connects, I'm asked for my passphrase (which I correctly input), but still no internet access.
persibro said:
They have an experimental 2.0.2-pre13 version that I managed to get working following the thread on the google code site. Have you tried that out?
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im sure root is required...yes yes??
will this tether at 4g speeds?
can someone link to the page? Thanks!
can someone post step by step on how to do this? btw best buy updated my phone. please help me.
Here is the site: code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=362
The instuctions to follow begins at around comment 25.
The gist of it is that you have to set a static IP with gateway and the works, then, from the phone, ping the tethered device.
As for speeds, I'm pretty sure whatever connect you're currently getting on the phone will also apply to the tethered device.
I don't understand what root tethering is? I don't have this phone yet but I heard wireless hotspot is already built into the phone. Once you root the phone, does the builtin hotspot app disappear? Thanks.
Vaporize said:
I don't understand what root tethering is? I don't have this phone yet but I heard wireless hotspot is already built into the phone. Once you root the phone, does the builtin hotspot app disappear? Thanks.
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You have to pay $30/month to use the built-in hotspot feature. With root access, we are able to create and use our own hotspot for tethering. Rooting the phone doesn't affect the built-in hotspot app.
Thanks for the quick reply. Its good having options out there to tether without having to pay the extra 30 bucks a month.
Has anyone been successful at rooting the phone and updating to Froyo 2.2? I heard 2.2 has its own built-in hotspot app. Is there a tethering charge to use the built-in hotspot on version 2.2? Thanks.
They have Froyo on the Evo right but there are still bugs with it I think
On a side note, we have both our Evo's rooted and using WiFi Tethering just fine as of last night.

Webtop without WIFI 2.3.4 OTA

Is there anyway to use the webtop without having to have it setup for WIFI. I have already setup tethering modification. This is the standard over the wire update installed and I do NOT want to install a mod or unlock. (it serves no purpose to me doing so) Any ideas?
Just go into Webtop and turn on the wifi hotspot. Open up Firefox and verify that you have connectivity and then you can turn off the hotspot and still keep the 3G connection.
Tikerz said:
Just go into Webtop and turn on the wifi hotspot. Open up Firefox and verify that you have connectivity and then you can turn off the hotspot and still keep the 3G connection.
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Work beautifully, thanks.
Tikerz said:
Just go into Webtop and turn on the wifi hotspot. Open up Firefox and verify that you have connectivity and then you can turn off the hotspot and still keep the 3G connection.
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That only works for custom roms that have entitlement disabled. The op said he doesn't have his bl unlocked, so that wouldn't work for him.
EDIT: or maybe it will. Didn't notice he was rooted. But this only works for 4.5.91.
EDIT2: gosh darnit. I can't read. Carry on, nothing to see here.
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Tikerz said:
Just go into Webtop and turn on the wifi hotspot. Open up Firefox and verify that you have connectivity and then you can turn off the hotspot and still keep the 3G connection.
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That doesn't work for me. I am running unlocked, rooted ATT 2.3.4 (webtop hack). I remember it used to work on 2.2.2.

Tether (Solved)

*Problem solved, see Verizon Development thread
Has anyone had success editing sqlite database to allow native tether or find a working a third party app...beside foxfi (haven't tried it yet). I tried all my usual options on wifi tether and couldn't get it going. Someone with more knowledge of sqlite could probably get native tether working pretty easily.
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I have foxfi and usb tether works but I can't get Wi-Fi tether to work. No combination of trev mod had worked for me
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hoola20055 said:
I have foxfi and usb tether works but I can't get Wi-Fi tether to work. No combination of trev mod had worked for me
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Same here, i found some things in sqlite that look like they might do it, but without a custom recovery and a backup...not going to try
heffzilla said:
Same here, i found some things in sqlite that look like they might do it, but without a custom recovery and a backup...not going to try
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I thought "ES File explorer" helps. Tools --> Net Manger--> Create a hotspot Network.
Please let me know if it doesn't.
Mine just says turning on.it just sits there with no activity
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I also cannot get any 3rd party wireless tether apps to work.
I've tried multiple settings as well with Google's hotspot. No avail. My G2 has been rooted
Verizon
same here. No luck with anything. VZW verison. I had also started a thread but I guess i'll close it down since there's more activity here.
This is pretty interesting because VZW lost the lawsuit and the loss meant they werent allowed to block third party tether apps.
Has anyone tried Barnacle?
chrisexv6 said:
This is pretty interesting because VZW lost the lawsuit and the loss meant they werent allowed to block third party tether apps.
Has anyone tried Barnacle?
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I tried barnacle and got this message:
"WIFI: Could not set ad-hoc mode of wlan0: Operation not supported on trasnport endpoint
Could not connect to NAT, will retry later
Running..."
but nothing happens. It doesn't even broadcast a signal.
Did you guys get the message that "wifi is in control shutting down" on wifi tether
Or something to that effect
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i can usually get the google android tether app to work on most rooted phones, just play around with the settings and try changing the phone model under the settings tab. https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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i can usually get the google android tether app to work on most rooted phones, just play around with the settings and try changing the phone model under the settings tab. https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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It fails to run. On the log error under "Setting ad-hoc" it shows as failed, which is the same problem barnicle is having
Did you guys do a couple of things required on the Razr HD to get it to work.
You need to do the sqlite entitlement database modification. -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800796&page=2
Did those of you trying to use WiFi Tether change the profile???
Also you can backup the sqlite database, just in case you are worried about changing anything.
I don't have the phone yet, but plan to get one.
Has anyone had any luck??
i tried with my tmobile and the same. cant get wifi tether to work with a 3rd party app.
Tried USB tether with Foxfi on my Verizon G2 and it worked flawlessly but I kept hitting the usage cap since its a free version . pretty much useless for me.
WIshed Wifi tether worked.
Man, I was thinking about getting the g2 but not so sure if I can't get wifi tether to work! Definitely staying tuned. Anyone try hotspot control?
Shoot.
If I can't tether with this, back to the store it goes.
Give it time guys, the phone just came out a couple days ago. I'm surprised we have root already, it took the Moto X/ULTRA/MAXX weeks to get rooted.
As far as tethering, I tried using Portable WiFi Hotspot which is just a toggle to the built in tethering, which works on my Note 2, but didn't do anything on the G2. Then I downloaded Wireless Tether for Root Users and it looks like it works, it shows it started and I see 0.6Kb of data being sent but it never actually creates a wireless network.

tethering question

I am rooted with stock rom. I have a droid incredible 4g with foxfi installed. The phone is on the list of phones that work with foxfi and im on the verizon network with unlimited data. I have pda.net tablet installed on my N7 and i cant get it to work using wifi. The tablet detects the foxfi network but wont connect. It is also asking me to install pda.net on my phone to connect which doesnt fix the problem. I have since removed pda.net from my phone and im at a loss here. Ive read over and over with no solutions, i must be missing something... Any help with instructions would be appreciated.
thanks
flyers27 said:
I am rooted with stock rom. I have a droid incredible 4g with foxfi installed. The phone is on the list of phones that work with foxfi and im on the verizon network with unlimited data. I have pda.net tablet installed on my N7 and i cant get it to work using wifi. The tablet detects the foxfi network but wont connect. It is also asking me to install pda.net on my phone to connect which doesnt fix the problem. I have since removed pda.net from my phone and im at a loss here. Ive read over and over with no solutions, i must be missing something... Any help with instructions would be appreciated.
thanks
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Have you tried WiFi Tether (requires root)? Works like a charm in my setup (Note 2 and Nexus 7 WiFi).
LordLugard said:
Have you tried WiFi Tether (requires root)? Works like a charm in my setup (Note 2 and Nexus 7 WiFi).
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Haven't tried that, my incredible 4g is not rooted... I have to be missing something or doing something wrong because it should work.

FoxFi & PDANet

I can report that FoxFi & PDANet (USB or Bluetooth) works great on my Note 5. This means I do not have to root my phone. :cyclops:
Can anyone confirm if this works on the Verizon Note 5?
Yeah but wireless tethering doesn't work you have to use another application.
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SeanPlunk said:
Can anyone confirm if this works on the Verizon Note 5?
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It works on the Verizon Note 5. Using it right now to post this.
FoxFi is working for me (Verizon) and at least lets me survive without rooting, although I'm starting to miss more features and stability with popular ROMs. I'm having more force closes and phone freezes than I've ever had on a rooted phone in the past.
My question is: has anyone vetted the FoxFi app? I understand that it has to install a certificate to accomplish it's goal. But has anyone tested network traffic and attempted to see if the FoxFi app is reporting network traffic or content to the FoxFi developer? It would be capable of doing this even when the FoxFi app is not functioning as the certificate remains. This could easily collect CC numbers and account passwords. I'm feeling like someone is watching me through the window at night.
easy thether works on bluetooth too.
It DOES NOT work on the ATT Note 5. Had to side load it and it will not turn on the hotspot. I refuse to pay another $30 for Hotspot function to AT&Thief so I would love to find a work around.
Throb1231 said:
It DOES NOT work on the ATT Note 5. Had to side load it and it will not turn on the hotspot. I refuse to pay another $30 for Hotspot function to AT&Thief so I would love to find a work around.
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Use wifi tether router.
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Could you provide a little more details on how that works. I can't seem to figure it out I have the Note 5 and the note 12.2 tablet (WiFi only)
I looked at Wifi Tether Router (the app) and it is for Rooted phones only. Now I'd love to root this phone but if I did I certainly wouldnt need this app. Is there another work around?
DAvid_B said:
easy thether works on bluetooth too.
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i can confirm this work on ATT Note5 on bluetooth. i tested it bluetooth tethering to another android phone and to a windows tablet.
I'm curious if foxfi works on verizon note 5 as well
pospower said:
I'm curious if foxfi works on verizon note 5 as well
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Yes it works perfectly.
Only issue I had was using Adguard at the same time but just turn it off then activate FoxFi/PDANet
I'm using it with WiFi and I'm on ATT
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charlieb620 said:
Use wifi tether router.
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Hey Charlie can you pm me your WiFi tether config when you have a free min? I noticed they don't have one for the note 5 on the site ?
shanda5303 said:
Hey Charlie can you pm me your WiFi tether config when you have a free min? I noticed they don't have one for the note 5 on the site ?
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Likewise, if someone could pm me their WiFi tether settings, any different than the s6? Haven't tried those settings yet as I haven't had the need yet, and been tinkering around on other stuff lol
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Works great on my Verizon note 5 and s6 edge plus.
ETA: both on unlimited data lines
rrambert said:
I'm using it with WiFi and I'm on ATT
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What are you using to get WiFi tether with AT&T? Because FoxFi isn't working for me.
RichieE46 said:
What are you using to get WiFi tether with AT&T? Because FoxFi isn't working for me.
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I just installed the app and it works. FoxFi use native tether program on the phone. I also have "Tether WIFI Router" that tethers directly. There are no real controls with FoxFi, but with other program you have to configure to make it work.
That problem I'm having, if I'm using FoxFi or the Tether WIFI Router, it disconnects my bluetooth. I can not seem to get around that issue. When I disconnect the tethering programs I have access to my bluetooth.
Let me know if you need the settings.
rrambert said:
I just installed the app and it works. FoxFi use native tether program on the phone. I also have "Tether WIFI Router" that tethers directly. There are no real controls with FoxFi, but with other program you have to configure to make it work.
That problem I'm having, if I'm using FoxFi or the Tether WIFI Router, it disconnects my bluetooth. I can not seem to get around that issue. When I disconnect the tethering programs I have access to my bluetooth.
Let me know if you need the settings.
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I assume your phone is rooted then if you are using Tether Wifi Router? Version 920C?
I just want to make sure the details of making the Wifi tethering to work before I void my warranty/trip knox. And I would greatly appreciate the settings please.
THANKS!

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