Hi,
I know I am a NOOB but I have searched and searched and searched and can't find any clear info. Perhaps I just don't know the correct terms.
I have a Nexus 7 (2013) rooted that I want to tether to my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 phone so that I can access the internet on the tablet. I stupidly did the Android 4.3 OTA upgrade on my phone and now I can't use PDANet+ as a WiFi hot spot. Since I have an unlimited data plan on my phone I would like to be able to connect through it, that is why I did not buy the LTE Nexus 7. The phone is not rooted but i can do that if needed. I have a micro to micro USB OTG cable from Hak5 to connect them, phone as host.
Can anyone point me in the direction to do this? I would have thought with the popularity of the Nexus tablet more people would be trying to do this.
Thanks,
-AJ
You can always setup your own Wi-Fi hot spot within 4.3
Goto settings then tethering and portable hot spot
Activate and set your password
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ajhuff said:
Hi,
I know I am a NOOB but I have searched and searched and searched and can't find any clear info. Perhaps I just don't know the correct terms.
I have a Nexus 7 (2013) rooted that I want to tether to my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 phone so that I can access the internet on the tablet. I stupidly did the Android 4.3 OTA upgrade on my phone and now I can't use PDANet+ as a WiFi hot spot. Since I have an unlimited data plan on my phone I would like to be able to connect through it, that is why I did not buy the LTE Nexus 7. The phone is not rooted but i can do that if needed. I have a micro to micro USB OTG cable from Hak5 to connect them, phone as host.
Can anyone point me in the direction to do this? I would have thought with the popularity of the Nexus tablet more people would be trying to do this.
Thanks,
-AJ
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I also searched for exactly what you are speaking of. N7 to s3 via otg.
Maybe someone can help.
My s3 when I try to use any other otg the phone just hard reboots lol
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kyrotech said:
You can always setup your own Wi-Fi hot spot within 4.3
Goto settings then tethering and portable hot spot
Activate and set your password
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Ahhh, see I have AT&T's grandfathered unlimited data plan which doesn't support hot spot or tethering. I could call to turn it on but then I would lose my unlimited plan. The work around was PDANet+ until the 4.3 update. In searching it seems that even with rooting PDANet+ doesn't work but I'm not sure. So I was thinking tethering instead of connecting by WiFi. Heck, there have to be other reasons to want to be able to connect via USB like file transfer?
-AJ
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Hi guys
i am considering the Xoom or the Galaxy tab 10 inches tablet but I am not sure I want to take another data plan when I can use my existing 3G plan on my HTC desire.
Does anybody know whether I can use my Desire's internet connection on the Xoom or other Android tablets in the same way as I use my Desire as a modem for my laptop? I think the Xoom lacks a USB port, but I could probably turn my Desire into a wifi hotspot. can anybody think of reasons why I would not be able to do that?
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do a quick search. or look at the 1st page. It can be wifi tethered just like any other device. People are also running Bluetooth tethers no problem.
As long as you have WiFi tethering properly setup on your Desire, it can be shared to the Xoom just like any other computer.
bluetooth tethering? interesting idea i hadnt thought of before
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bluetooth tethering? interesting idea i hadnt thought of before
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thanks shame the Xoom doesn't have a usb port or I could have charged the desire while using it as a modem at the same time!!!!
I have tethered my Xoom to my rooted Inc no problems... My Inc is on my company unlimited data plan. So I will use it a lot except when the 4G upgrade happens.
Okay. I've searched XDA and Google, and even posted in another thread here but never got an answer. I am leaving VZW for T Mobile. I am expecting my Nexus 4 to arrive this coming week. I plan on rooting the N4 pretty much as soon as I get it. I have also read lots of posts regarding difficulties tethering a laptop to an N4 on Tmo.
My question is:
Will I be able to tether (wifi or BT) my N7 to my Tmo N4? If so, will i have to use any special apps?
I have had success using PdaNet+ on my VZW phones to tether my N7, but I need to know if Tmo will flag me for the N7 like they do with others for their laptops. My daily usage includes the Slacker Radio and NetFlix apps. i also have OnLive, but didn't typically use it that much due to high latency issues in the Lynnhaven area of Virginia Beach. If absolutely needed, I am open to the VPN option, but I would need instruction as to how to do that (like do I set up the VPN on the N7 or the N4?) but I would prefer, if possible, to just tether normally.
Thanks in advance. Btw, please no "it works for me" posts. If you're going to answer, please provide relevant information(i.e. HOW it works for you). Thanks again!
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I'm also waiting for my n4, but I'm already with tmobile. My current phone is running cm9 and I teather my work laptop to it with no problems. I don't pay extra for teathering and I've never been flaged
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I'm also waiting for my n4, but I'm already with tmobile. My current phone is running cm9 and I teather my work laptop to it with no problems. I don't pay extra for teathering and I've never been flaged
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And you are on the "Truly Unlimited" plan?
Yes
I surf the net and I transfer files to an ftp with no issues
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i'm on Orange UK (aka. EE now also incorporating T-Mobile) and couldn't originally tether either my dell NB or playbook -- that is, they could connect to the N4 wifi hotspot but no data transfer nor internet access was possible. this was despite my being able to tether successfully on my old HD2 using the same account.
turned-out i needed to phone Orange and have them activate tethering on the phone, i received an "service update" text and restarted, since when it's worked a treat on both devices. there was no charge for this and i was told that orange imposes no restrictions on tethering outside of the existing account data cap, in my case 1GB.
t-mobile may operate a different policy.
EDIT: just realized, Norfolk ... Virginia (not UK), doh!
I'm on tmobile US on the unlimited plan and I'm able to, love it the only thing battery sucks :/
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Truly Unlimited blocks the tethering feature from being added to your account. However, since the Nexus 4 is a stock device and doesn't connect to the network using the tethering APN while tethering is enabled, you should be able to tether any device to your Nexus 4 without issue.
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Yes you can tether to the Nexus 4 on T-Mo. I don't it a lot but I used to the tether to the Nexus 4 a couple times when no WiFi was available.
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Well that's why I'm asking the question. There is no WIFI at my work so without tethering to my N4, I will have no way to use my N7 online. Like I said in the OP. I watch Netflix everyday during down time and stream Slacker Radio while I'm working. I work security on 9.5 hour shifts. Netflix and Slacker just make the day go by.
Just for anyone wondering, I have had no issues tethering my Nexus 7 with my Nexus 4. Been doing it for a couple weeks now with no issues. Actually, with Verizon 4G, my data speeds would fall of rapidly as the day went on, dropping down below 1 Mbps by noon. With T-Mobile's HSPA+, I have been getting between 8 Mbps and 12 Mbps down and around 2 Mbps up consistently all day every day.
JaiaV said:
Truly Unlimited blocks the tethering feature from being added to your account. However, since the Nexus 4 is a stock device and doesn't connect to the network using the tethering APN while tethering is enabled, you should be able to tether any device to your Nexus 4 without issue.
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youll be able to tether until they catch you, then they will force you to buy the tethering plan if you want to tether further.
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youll be able to tether until they catch you, then they will force you to buy the tethering plan if you want to tether further.
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From what I have read throughout my searches on XDA and Google, it seems that as long as you are tethering another mobile device, i.e. a tablet, they don't seem to be able to tell. I have also read some accounts saying not to use "desktop mode"in your browser. I have been using Chrome, Firefox, Netflix, OnLive, and even BitTorrent (small files so far) with no issues so far.
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From what I have read throughout my searches on XDA and Google, it seems that as long as you are tethering another mobile device, i.e. a tablet, they don't seem to be able to tell. I have also read some accounts saying not to use "desktop mode"in your browser. I have been using Chrome, Firefox, Netflix, OnLive, and even BitTorrent (small files so far) with no issues so far.
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If anyone else has had different experiences with similar usage, and only concerning tethering tablets and other mobile devices via the Nexus 4, please post them for others (and me) to learn from.
Okay, so I'm a Google Glass Explorer and I recently received my Google Glass unit. I'm a long time iOS and Android user. My iPhone 5 is my daily driver, but considering Glass has VERY limited support for the iPhone, I'm going to use my Nexus 4 to test Glass for a while. My question is this: if I use my Nexus 4 + Glass (it auto tethers via bluetooth the INSTANT I regularly connect to the device in settings), will it sound the alarms at AT&T, causing them to bump back my unlimited data? Thanks for the help, none of the "Glass Guides" at Google could provide me with a solid answer.
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Okay, so I'm a Google Glass Explorer and I recently received my Google Glass unit. I'm a long time iOS and Android user. My iPhone 5 is my daily driver, but considering Glass has VERY limited support for the iPhone, I'm going to use my Nexus 4 to test Glass for a while. My question is this: if I use my Nexus 4 + Glass (it auto tethers via bluetooth the INSTANT I regularly connect to the device in settings), will it sound the alarms at AT&T, causing them to bump back my unlimited data? Thanks for the help, none of the "Glass Guides" at Google could provide me with a solid answer.
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Any ideas?
I would think so. At&t would see you're tethering without a tethering plan but I don't think they would immediately bump off your unlimited data plan. You should get warnings first. The whole "did you know we offer tethering plans" text ...
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I would think so. At&t would see you're tethering without a tethering plan but I don't think they would immediately bump off your unlimited data plan. You should get warnings first. The whole "did you know we offer tethering plans" text ...
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Hmmm... Do you know if there's any way around that?
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Hmmm... Do you know if there's any way around that?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether&hl=en
This is connected through bluetooth (In your own words) and not connected to your data hotspot directly. There should be no reason for ATT to mess with your data as you're not directly data tethering through a personal hotspot.
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This is connected through bluetooth (In your own words) and not connected to your data hotspot directly. There should be no reason for ATT to mess with your data as you're not directly data tethering through a personal hotspot.
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Okay, that's what I figured. I just was looking for some confirmation/validation. Thanks! I would use my GS4 instead, but it doesn't support blutooth tethering w/ AT&T.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether&hl=en
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USB only, would need Bluetooth tether.
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USB only, would need Bluetooth tether.
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Oops, my bad.
How about this? http://pdanet.co/
Hello Everyone,
I was recently got the Idea of buying a 4G LTE router from Verizon to share my data because I have unlimited on our federal government plan. We want to test out this out right now until we can later buy cradlepoint devices. I was wondering if I could tether my phone to my new wireless router the ASUS RT-N66R which does support 3G/4G. The router is on the latest firmware currently. I spent hours trying to get it to connect until 2 things worked for me. If I put the router into Repeater mode I can get a signal off my phone using wifi tether. That's a Motorola Droid 4 Rooted on 4.1.2 which I would like to use to tether full time to the router. For some reason I can't tether USB to the router but wifi to router works Now when I used my company phone we pay for hotspot and tethering well I turned tethering on it did not work. The Tethering from phone to the router worked when I put in *99***9# I don't understand why but it worked and it was fast. I also was using a galaxy S4. So I was wondering if anyone had a solution to me using my personal phone to share data but I need to get the USB tethering to work I don't know if anyone knows a bypass to use the official usb tether. All help is appreciated.
ATHORNFAM2 said:
Hello Everyone,
I was recently got the Idea of buying a 4G LTE router from Verizon to share my data because I have unlimited on our federal government plan. We want to test out this out right now until we can later buy cradlepoint devices. I was wondering if I could tether my phone to my new wireless router the ASUS RT-N66R which does support 3G/4G. The router is on the latest firmware currently. I spent hours trying to get it to connect until 2 things worked for me. If I put the router into Repeater mode I can get a signal off my phone using wifi tether. That's a Motorola Droid 4 Rooted on 4.1.2 which I would like to use to tether full time to the router. For some reason I can't tether USB to the router but wifi to router works Now when I used my company phone we pay for hotspot and tethering well I turned tethering on it did not work. The Tethering from phone to the router worked when I put in *99***9# I don't understand why but it worked and it was fast. I also was using a galaxy S4. So I was wondering if anyone had a solution to me using my personal phone to share data but I need to get the USB tethering to work I don't know if anyone knows a bypass to use the official usb tether. All help is appreciated.
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not sure If I fully understand, but with the 4G LTE router, You can use it with a regular line that has unlimated data...
hyelton said:
not sure If I fully understand, but with the 4G LTE router, You can use it with a regular line that has unlimated data...
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I wanted to buy it at Verizon but they said it has to be on a new share data plan or I have to turn my unlimited data into a 12gb plan which isn't happening. They said I can't switch devices either.
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ATHORNFAM2 said:
I wanted to buy it at Verizon but they said it has to be on a new share data plan or I have to turn my unlimited data into a 12gb plan which isn't happening. They said I can't switch devices either.
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That is true. Using it your current method is the way to go.
hyelton said:
That is true. Using it your current method is the way to go.
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Yeah. Well I bought a Asus 66u router so it supports 4g but do you know how to USB tether it without using the official USB tether
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ATHORNFAM2 said:
I wanted to buy it at Verizon but they said it has to be on a new share data plan or I have to turn my unlimited data into a 12gb plan which isn't happening. They said I can't switch devices either.
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ATHORNFAM2 said:
Yeah. Well I bought a Asus 66u router so it supports 4g but do you know how to USB tether it without using the official USB tether
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Sadly I dont think there is a way. I`m not sure if there is even a way to do it even if you could offically use usb tether. Why not just use it as an access point? thats pretty much what your doing anyway.
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Sadly I dont think there is a way. I`m not sure if there is even a way to do it even if you could offically use usb tether. Why not just use it as an access point? thats pretty much what your doing anyway.
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I already tested it out did you read my original post? Through my company phone I can use the official USB Tether option to stream 4G through the USB port at full speeds. With my other phone that has unlimited data I use WiFi tether then setup the Router as a repeater or access point to receive the 4G that way. I mean as long as i get 4G I am fine i just wanted the full speeds and all options of the router. if i put the router in access point mode the option are very limited in features.
I was testing on a nexus4 WiFi/Bluetooth/USB tether and the max speed the Bluetooth could connect was like 10kb/s, USB tether was 10.0MB/s and WiFi tether was like 68 or 70MB/s and for some reason the WiFi tether connection varied in the max throughput for some reason... I am not talking about the 4g max speed, but rather the max connection the phone can send out of BT, USB, & WIFI. you might be handcuffing/bottlenecking your connection through USB.
Ok. So I discovered after taking out my three contract with unlimited data that they do not allow tethering. Tthis is an really bad inconvenience for me as I spend time at my friends who does not have home internet.
Anyway I setup a vpn on my router at home which I connect to on my phone, and with the use of clockwork tether, I can tether my phone via usb to the laptop and it works fine. No issues there.
the problems start when I try to tether wirelessly. I get no internet access. If I connect my 3DS to my phone, I can access the eshop and can connect to the nintendo network, but when I try to play online on mario kart for instance, I get disconnected.
Im assuming wifi tethering requires more than just enabling it on my phone, like it does with usb tethering.
Does anyone know how to solve this issue and could they possibly guide me through how to do it?
Cheers.
Are you on the One Plan? If so you should be allowed to tether. I am.
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Im not on the One Plan, no. I didn't realise mobile carriers actually put blocks in place to stop tethering. I had no issues tethering with my Galaxy S2 when I was on T-Mobile, so I never even considered it when I switched to Three and got my Galaxy Note 3.
The only way to tether on 3 is to pay an extra monthly fee with data restrictions or upgrade to the One Plan.
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Solrighal said:
The only way to tether on 3 is to pay an extra monthly fee with data restrictions or upgrade to the One Plan.
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Well like I said, I can tether no problem when im connected to my VPN, it's just wifi tethering that im still having problems with. I refuse to pay an extra £5 a month for a measly 1GB of tethering data, its absolutely scandelous, and Three won't upgrade me to the One Plan until my contract expires, which isnt for another 23 months. So this is what im stuck with.
There must be a way to tether via wifi while connected to a vpn.
Sorry mate, i cant really help. I'm surprised they won't allow you to upgrade though. After all, it means more money for them.
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I'm surprised they won't allow you to upgrade though. After all, it means more money for them.
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Yeah, I kinda expected it though. A number of people have reported the same thing, not just from Three either.
Anyone have any solutions?
I read something about changing iptables or something using a terminal, but I have no idea how to go about this. If someone could explain, that would be great?
am on ultimate 500 plan and I use hotspot
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Thats what I'm on. All you can eat data with 500 mins. They block it for me
what u been downloading? torrent
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