I just discovered that when I use an app to turn my S4 into a hotspot it's actually sharing my mobile data...not the existing wifi that I'm connected too. Is there anyway that I could share the connection but wifi only. For example... if you were at a hotel and have to pay for internet access (per connection) and I wanted to share that one connection. I don't want to use my phone as a mobile hotspot since being away I'd be hit with huge roaming fees. I would leave the mobile data off.
Any suggestions....appreciated. Every app I come across is tethering Mobile data..
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hey guys
another question?
I was once bitten by a huge telephone bill where I had to pay 300$ since it seemed that when my wifi gets disconnected I was browsing using some other data connection method without me realizing that.
SO how could I 100% disable all data connection, and only have the wifi be the only way to use for internet access
thanks
hykhleif said:
hey guys
another question?
I was once bitten by a huge telephone bill where I had to pay 300$ since it seemed that when my wifi gets disconnected I was browsing using some other data connection method without me realizing that.
SO how could I 100% disable all data connection, and only have the wifi be the only way to use for internet access
thanks
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Use the following app 'no data' which I've attached and toggle off Internet & wap. This way only wifi is available. If you need to use data connection again, just toggle it back on.
Can I use my phone and connect to a wireless signal (gogo inflight) and use Wifi tether on my laptop?
2 reasons for this. it's cheaper to use Mobile devices with GoGo Inflight and if you can share it with a 2nd client, that's buy one get one free. LOL
Your phone won't be able to "repeat" the gogo inflight. It can't receive and transmit at the same time.
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You might be able to blue tooth tether, but I don't know if wifi tether uses any connection or if it will only use 3g...
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didn't even realize that we could BT tether, what about USB tether?
I'm interested in this too: has anyone tried tethering Gogo with a PC over USB, and have you been able to use the Gogo internet on your PC without Gogo complaining that your browser user-agent wasn't a mobile phone user-agent?
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I'm interested in this too: has anyone tried tethering Gogo with a PC over USB, and have you been able to use the Gogo internet on your PC without Gogo complaining that your browser user-agent wasn't a mobile phone user-agent?
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From lifehacker:
"Home and technology blog Unplggd offers a few tips on grabbing in-flight Wi-Fi on the cheap. The obvious suggestions are Googling coupon codes (or checking RetailMeNot) and buying in packages (you can cut out up to 35% this way), but it turns out you can grab a free Wi-Fi pass pretty easily through promotions. If you're renting a car, booking a travel package, or just getting a parking spot near the airport, there are often promotions to get a free in-flight Wi-Fi pass. Just call and ask.
Here's a bonus, semi-evil tip for getting a discount without any codes: identify your laptop's browser user agent as a mobile phone (Firefox/Chrome). When you fly, Wi-Fi for mobile phones is usually a few dollars cheaper than it is for bigger devices like a laptop or even a tablet. If you identify your web browser as a mobile phone when you sign up, you'll pay the lower price. Once the sign up is complete, you can switch back and browse normally."
I didn't find this one after Googling, thanks
(The point of tethering here is also to have both your phone and your PC connected to the internet with only one subscription, not only to pay cheaper)
dannieboiz said:
what about USB tether?
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Both Wired Tether and the built-in USB Tethering can be used to tether a wifi connection. I do this regularly as my laptop's wireless card is often allergic to access points.
A neat thing I discovered was that while you are on the plane, you can connect to GoGo without signing in. Most things won't work, but google maps and google voice will. I was texting everyone (GV) during my last few flights.
Anyone else discover anything else that works in flight?
Hi there,
I have a data plan of 500MB with Rogers Canada (on which tethering is not enabled). When I setup my phone as a wifi hotspot (or USB tether), a computer connects to the phone but there is no internet connection. Is this because tethering is not enabled on my sim card? If yes, how can the provider enforce it and is there a workaround for it?
Thanks for your time.
derisavi said:
Hi there,
I have a data plan of 500MB with Rogers Canada (on which tethering is not enabled). When I setup my phone as a wifi hotspot (or USB tether), a computer connects to the phone but there is no internet connection. Is this because tethering is not enabled on my sim card? If yes, how can the provider enforce it and is there a workaround for it?
Thanks for your time.
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It's most likely your plan that does not offer tethering.
I am on AT&T, have no problem tethering on a stock job 4.2.2 ROM.
What happens when you enable hotspot on your phone?
Also, have you tried other WiFi tethering apps like foxfi?
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The connection between the phone and the computer is established but there is no internet connection.
Foxfi doesn't support nexus 4. It force closes when I enable its wifi tethering.
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Wanted to throw this out there to see if anyone is having the same issues. I have unlimited data with the unlimited hotspot add on. I frequently connect my laptop to my phone with the hotspot and will download a TV show or movie. It downloads rapidly but it is like it hogs my phones local Internet connection. I keep getting no mobile connection on my phone's spotify or browse the Web. Even when the download is complete, my mobile connection will not return to my phone. I have to turn the hotspot off and toggle mobile data to restore. I've never had that problem on my nexus devices or other phones with Verizon. What gives??
I am fully stock, only a few apps installed.
I noticed that if you are connected to wifi, instead if disconnecting wifi when you turn the hotspot on, you can now hotspot your wifi back out. Perfect if you have to pay to connect to wifi. Means you can share that wifi connection.
I also noticed that if you connect to wifi and activate the hotspot, wifi calling and SMS operate as if you are connected to a cell Network. I had expected wifi calling to work when wifi calling is active, but for some reason, you can also send SMSs ONLY when the hotspot is on.
I cant figure out why either if these two fantastic things work only when the hotspot is on. What is the connection?
It means that if you are somewhere where there is only wifi (and obviously no cell service), you can hotspot to all your devices from your phone, take calls and send SMS. That's something new since the update.
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