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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.

Is there a sure way to enable WiFi hotspot?

It seems like none of the apps out there (WiFi Tether, FoxFi and alike) work. Some seem to be able to start but no connection can be made.
Had anyone successfully ran SG4 in hotspot mode?

obender said:
It seems like none of the apps out there (WiFi Tether, FoxFi and alike) work. Some seem to be able to start but no connection can be made.
Had anyone successfully ran SG4 in hotspot mode?
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Not sure exactly what your asking for but: Hotspot Hack

I was looking for the app based solution. Thanks for the link, but that seems to be a bit risky.

My understanding is that JB has blocked FoxFi and it's kin. FoxFi's website has a chart to show which phones and OS levels it runs on. I did not expect it to run on my S4 and it does not. But PDANet+ (who has partnered with FoxFi now) does work for tethering. I was forced to use it for several hours yesterday when my cable was down and it worked great. But it's not wireless. and I did not try it via bluetooth, only wired.

Other ways of getting WiFi tether without rooting? *One way found so far*

This is huge for me. Is there any other way of getting free unlimited wifi tether on this phone without rooting it first?
I have found a way to use WiFi tether, but you need a few things.
1. FoxFi/PDANet
2. Laptop
3. Micro-USB cable
4. Phone
There is a work around for Wi-Fi tether though using FoxFi/PDANet. It requires a laptop though. When you use USB mode, connect it to your laptop and then when you right click the pdanet icon again there's an option that say "WI-FI share". Click on that and then it'll give you an option to set up a router name and password. I don't know if only certain laptops are capable of this, but I have a Dell 15R and it works just fine. At least then I can connect to my tablet and old s4 that way.
Your phone will need to be connected to your laptop the whole time, but at least you'll be able to connect to multiple devices at the same time.
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Going to have to wait and see if foxfi or another one works.

Ditto... Very important to me too. Subscribing to this thread!
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There are tons of apps in the Play Store that claim to give you wireless tethering without root. Some of have worked in the past for me, but someone will need to test them once they get the device to know for sure.

I am a bit confused. Doesn't the phone come with a hotspot already that can be used? Someone clear my befuddled old fart brain for me?

y0himba said:
I am a bit confused. Doesn't the phone come with a hotspot already that can be used? Someone clear my befuddled old fart brain for me?
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If your off unlimited data tethering is included but for those of us still on grandfather unlimited plans we have to avoid the restrictions.

Gods I miss my unlimited data.

I tried 1 Click Tether and it's a no-go.
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FoxFi's a no-go for WiFi. I haven't tried their USB or Bluetooth modes as I need to get another device here to try it.

I tried 4-5 tethering apps without success. FoxFi, Barnacle, OpenGarden, and other non-root WiFi tether apps, none worked.

y0himba said:
Gods I miss my unlimited data.
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There's been a loophole sell month to get unlimited by upgrading to an iPhone. Mentioned on Mac rumors thread and slick deals numerous times.
Sent from my unlocked consumer edition Motorola Droid Maxx xt1080m.

I came off unlimited data to get the Turbo. I **STILL** do not have hotspot. The default mobile hotspot application says it's another $20 a month. FoxFi does not work on the Turbo. I may have to look into figuring out USB tethering as I am not going to both give up my unlimited plan plus have to pay more to tether.

wingdo said:
I came off unlimited data to get the Turbo. I **STILL** do not have hotspot. The default mobile hotspot application says it's another $20 a month. FoxFi does not work on the Turbo. I may have to look into figuring out USB tethering as I am not going to both give up my unlimited plan plus have to pay more to tether.
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If you are now on a share everything plan/more whatever and it isn't working take it into Verizon. You should have no problem with it.
Don't look for a work around just have them fix it.

wingdo said:
I came off unlimited data to get the Turbo. I **STILL** do not have hotspot. The default mobile hotspot application says it's another $20 a month. FoxFi does not work on the Turbo. I may have to look into figuring out USB tethering as I am not going to both give up my unlimited plan plus have to pay more to tether.
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USB tethering works on Foxfi. I use it on my turbo all the time. Just have to install the companion app on the laptop/computer.

Wish someone could try using easy tether or easy tether pro and seeing if the usb tethering works.
Also if anyone has had success in sharing their connection from a turbo to a tablet with Bluetooth. With an unlimited plan of course.
Sent from my unlocked consumer edition Motorola Droid Maxx xt1080m.

Xelios029 said:
USB tethering works on Foxfi. I use it on my turbo all the time. Just have to install the companion app on the laptop/computer.
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But then that means being physically connected, right (never tried it, but assuming its "usb" tethering a cable is reauired?
Oh, and subscribed...refuse to pay Verizon an additional $30/month for the very limited amount of hotspot I use especially when my average data is less than 20gb/month. The only reason I keep unlimited is some heavy months I use 35+gb's and unlimited is future proofed, share everything bs is most definitely not.

I can confirm FoxFi does work via bluetooth. If you're using the free version it limits you to either 30 minutes or 1 hour at a time but I believe the paid version is completely unlimited.

I've tried just about every tether app in the play store and I can't get any of them to work. I've tried USB, bluetooth, and wifi. I think my problem is on the computer side though. I'm running the brand new Mac OSX 10.10. Are you guys that have tether working using Windows? I think Windows is more easily supported with the tether applications.

I have gotten this to work via pdanet+ on a windows 10 preview computer via USB, I really can't wait for this thing to get unlocked.

There are work arounds to get easy tether pro version. I wish someone could just try it please...

jfriend33 said:
There are work arounds to get easy tether pro version. I wish someone could just try it please...
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Easy Tether pro works via USB and BT. I find BT on both, FoxFi and EasyTether to be about 10x slower than USB, nevertheless EasyTether's BT and USB speeds seem to be faster than FoxFi' (at least the upload using ET is 2x speed of FoxFi).

Has anyone got wifi tethering working on amazon XT1625?

Has anyone been able to get wifi tethering working on the amazon xt1625? I believe usb/bluetooth tethering would work through foxfi although I haven't confirmed it yet.

droiddude414 said:
Has anyone been able to get wifi tethering working on the amazon xt1625? I believe usb/bluetooth tethering would work through foxfi although I haven't confirmed it yet.
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I have this phone since two weeks ago, i can turn on my wifi hotspot, but i dont know if i can share my connection through usb/bluetooth

I just checked to be sure and I can use wifi, usb and bluetooth tethering without any apps, just from settings.

edge1337 said:
I just checked to be sure and I can use wifi, usb and bluetooth tethering without any apps, just from settings.
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Looks like it works with my verizon sim and ringplus (sprint sim), just not with freedompop (GSM sim).
Edit: freedompop gsm sim will work on foxfi usb tether via pdanet (not foxfi wifi, nor regular wifi/usb tether under settings). Kinda interesting.

Hotspot hack note 8 oreo

So I manually updated my note 8 to oreo on Verizon note and the hack for hotspot doesn't work anymore. Has anyone found a way? I been trying different things to see if I can find a way but no luck so far.

Caliskyhigh said:
So I manually updated my note 8 to oreo on Verizon note and the hack for hotspot doesn't work anymore. Has anyone found a way? I been trying different things to see if I can find a way but no luck so far.
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Did you figure out a work around

No.. Been using pdanet+ via tethering

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No.. Been using pdanet+ via tethering
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Did you happen to try FoxFi to see if it would work? Also I think there is a direct WiFi way to connect with FoxFi that's new. You might try that. Let us know. I'm holding off until I know I can use the hotspot. I'm not sure if you can upgrade to Oreo unlocked version and get around Verizon's hotspot limitation.

Pdanet+ has wifi direct and it does work! I can confirm wifi direct works on mac.

Yea I updated also not thinking ab it and now I'm screwed.

Use pdanet+ and use wifi direct, it works fine, just have to change settings that's all. Hopefully something will come up coz I don't see any other android update coming anytime soon to note 8.

Another +1 for pdanet+ and wifi direct. requires the windows app but works like a charm - happy to have it back.

I tried bt I don't see how it works I guess. U have to have pdanet installed on wutever ur trying to connect to smart TV laptop etc. Maybe if I could sideload the apk on my smart TV bt other than that looks like it's only for computers and tablets

jam2315 said:
I tried bt I don't see how it works I guess. U have to have pdanet installed on wutever ur trying to connect to smart TV laptop etc. Maybe if I could sideload the apk on my smart TV bt other than that looks like it's only for computers and tablets
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It works on my Amazon Firestick

What setting(s) do you have to change to get the PDAnet+ to work?

SIM popping trick still works for me on Oreo.

Joe T said:
SIM popping trick still works for me on Oreo.
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What is the SIM popping trick because, I am trying to avoid using Odin to revert back to Nougat OS?

Start with wifi off. Eject your SIM card (you don’t have to pull the tray all the way out). This should take you to your lock screen. Unlock your phone. Go to settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot & Tethering.
Here’s the tricky part... You have to pop the SIM back in and click the hotspot button quickly. You might get a message that pops up telling you “insert a SIM to turn on tethering” or something. If you get that, click “OK” to make it go away and click the hotspot button again.
Last thing, have a device ready to connect to your hotspot because it will time out and automatically turn the hotspot off.

Joe T said:
Start with wifi off. Eject your SIM card (you don’t have to pull the tray all the way out). This should take you to your lock screen. Unlock your phone. Go to settings > Connections > Mobile Hotspot & Tethering.
Here’s the tricky part... You have to pop the SIM back in and click the hotspot button quickly. You might get a message that pops up telling you “insert a SIM to turn on tethering” or something. If you get that, click “OK” to make it go away and click the hotspot button again.
Last thing, have a device ready to connect to your hotspot because it will time out and automatically turn the hotspot off.
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Thanks....Work like a charm once I realized I had to go re-enable the two tether apps that I had turned off via BK Disabler app from the Nougat hotspot hack.

Thanks all

Wow is all i can say
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If you use pdanet+ and wifi direct, do you need to check the box that says "Hide Tether Usage"? I assume that let's you tether without VZW knowing it's tethered data and thinking it's just normal cell data usage? Does it actually work? Would be useful when I'm nearing close to my 15 GB tethering limit.

Did anyone figure this out on 10 gig tethering? Hiding hotspot usage

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Did anyone figure this out on 10 gig tethering? Hiding hotspot usage
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I have been using Foxfi. 1st, I enable my native hotspot then turn it on in Foxfi and configure the password and name to the same as the phone and set the proxy. Next go to pdanet+ and tick hide tethering. Then I update the apn settings and add dun to the configuration. I have the SM-N950U cre1 baseband on metro pcs. Unlimited plan with a cycle from the 8th-7th. According to the my metro app I've used 3.4G of data and 165mb out of 10G hotspot since the 8th. The phone says I've use 5G of data but doesn't tell me the usage on mobile hotspot. I can say I usually have 2-3 devices and a laptop using the hotspot.