I am using a provider that uses the ATT network. When I try to turn on WIFI hotspot I get the message Account not set up for tethering. To enable go to att.com/wireless.... Do I need to root the phone to turn this on?
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We just got a t-mobile no-contract tablet. Randomly while trying to browse via wifi, the t-mobile prepaid screen pops up and we can no longer use the browser.
Anyone else experiencing this and have ideas how to stop it from happening? Is there a way to permanently disable the t-mobile network connection? (we are always connecting via a wifi tether and are not using the tmobile service).
Thanks
Here's a thought...call tmobile...I know what an original idea
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Is your tab in airplane mode while you use wifi?
siteexperts said:
Anyone else experiencing this and have ideas how to stop it from happening? Is there a way to permanently disable the t-mobile network connection? (we are always connecting via a wifi tether and are not using the tmobile service).
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Probably a silly question, but when you say "wifi tether" it sounds like you are tethering to another phone, so are you doing this or are you connecting to a "fixed" WiFi access point? (e.g. your home DSL/cable connection).
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Dave
Either... Sometimes we are tethering to an access point on our phone, other times it is the wifi at the airport.
No we are not in airplane mode.
Hold the power button in for a few seconds, then choose airplane mode. Then in settings, enable wifi.
From the wireless settings you can uncheck packet data.
My galaxy s4 i9500 is running on cm 11. when i turn on portable wifi hotspot it turns off wifi. i used jtether to turn on portable wifi hotspot because cm 11 is buggy on wifi tethering . i could see my hotspot on my computer but can't connect to it because it turns off wifi? is it suppose to turn of wifi? btw, i dont have a sim card in it.
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My galaxy s4 i9500 is running on cm 11. when i turn on portable wifi hotspot it turns off wifi. i used jtether to turn on portable wifi hotspot because cm 11 is buggy on wifi tethering . i could see my hotspot on my computer but can't connect to it because it turns off wifi? is it suppose to turn of wifi? btw, i dont have a sim card in it.
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Activating portable wifi hotspot will turn off your wifi..........Have you tried with a sim in as the hotspot utilizes your data conection as a wifi hotspot. So I am pretty sure you need the sim inserted??
Oh I thought WiFi tethering uses your WiFi not data connection I have a 2 gig data connection and I don't want to waste it. I an going to try with sim card.
Edit: sim card inside but turns off WiFi and turns on 4G LTE
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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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Ok, so just as the title states I am having trouble with my AT&T Unlocked S7 Edge model SM-G935A
What happens is if I try to turn on my WiFi it starts looking for networks but it wont show any, it'll just keep spinning looking for them.
I know its not an antenna problem because if I go to my hotspot and turn it on, then go back to WiFi settings and turn my wifi on it will work as normal. Then I can turn my hotspot off and keep using the WiFi.
So antenna is OK. But its a pain in the A to do this everytime I want to connect to a wifi network. Specially considering it should just work.
I am running Android Nougat. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
I am using a provider that uses the ATT network. When I try to turn on WIFI hotspot I get the message Account not set up for tethering. To enable go to att.com/wireless.... Would rooting let me turn this on? In my old rooted phone I could with the same provider.