I've installed the latest Verizon DCD ROM but the only thin missing is the phone's software for "Broadband Access" (ie: use the phone as a modem). Do I need to install this on the phone to use my phone as a modem ( the software CD says I do ). It doesn't have the phone software on the CD as it assumes it's already on the phone. Anyone know where I can get this app? Or a work-around for it?
No not at all... For USB connection Follow these steps.
1. Connect USB cable
2. Open your comm manager on your phone and select Internet sharing.
3. Click connect.
You should be connected now. You can also do it via bluetooth, but I have not tried as I like the idea that my phone gets a little trickle charge from the USB cable.
from what i understand you have to pay the for the unlimited data plan nd also pay an additional 15 dollars to be able to use your phone as a braodband modem
I have the unlimited data plan, but I do not have to pay and additional $15 to use my phone as a modem. I would need to pay the extra $15 if I was using the stock rom and VZW connect software.
loungebear said:
I have the unlimited data plan, but I do not have to pay and additional $15 to use my phone as a modem. I would need to pay the extra $15 if I was using the stock rom and VZW connect software.
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mine doesnt do that, it starts to connect, and then diconnects and says cannot connect, the remote party has ended this connection.
Although it tends to eat the battery, I use tend to use WMWiFiRouter. This works well for me, as I usually like to be as cord free as possible. However, with any semi-recent dcd rom, you should be able to go to Programs>Internet Sharing and then, with your USB cord plugged in, hit connect. That should be all you need. Also, if that works, make sure to call VzW and have them take that off your account. Also, don't tell them the real reason, just say you don't really use it.
also...
when u first plug ur phone in, let it sync b4 u try 2 connect w/ internet sharing.
Quick question: do i need to do a registry hack in order to hide from the carrier that I'm using PAM?
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I posted this in another area of this forum , but I think this is the proper place...Just rooted my Samsung Galaxy SII AT&T and am looking for a tethering app and/or process to get tethering on my rooted phone. I use DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit and it worked flawlessly. I have done some searching and cant seem to find an answer.
What I am looking for is a tethering app (preferably free) to put on this phone so I can share my data connection. If someone could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.
Not to be a ass or anything but....
Did you even use search?
Point in the right direction below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=101111416
you know there is tethering option actually in the phone, dont need a separate app. Settings->Wireless and Network->Tethering and portable hotspot
@ Pmac 25...I searched...here and the net. I was drawing blanks. Not sure why I could not find anything. Sorry, but thank you for the help.
@highaltitude...I am cool with using the tethering app in the phone, can I use it without issues from AT&T? I mean I know they possibly could track me, but does the root allow use of the stock tethering app?
Not really sure if you need to be rooted or not to use the stock one. I have a grandfathered Unlimited plan, and have so far been too afraid to try tethering in fear of losing my current data plan. Besides, for me, I have wifi at home, a netbook if I need it and can pretty much get 3G plus anywhere in town so I have not actually needed to use tethering. Good luck, there is some good reading in the link posted above by Pmac25
I read in on of the threads you can just delete the tethermanager.apk. I think I can delete this from Titanium Backup. It is listed as TetheringManager 2.07.06(1). If/once I do this, I can just use the stock tethering app on the phone?
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Not really sure if you need to be rooted or not to use the stock one. I have a grandfathered Unlimited plan, and have so far been too afraid to try tethering in fear of losing my current data plan. Besides, for me, I have wifi at home, a netbook if I need it and can pretty much get 3G plus anywhere in town so I have not actually needed to use tethering. Good luck, there is some good reading in the link posted above by Pmac25
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High - You won't lose your unlimited data plan! however, if you try to use the tethering option AT&T will eventually find out and give you a letter like this:
Dear sir/madam,
AT&T is happy to provide excellent wireless data service for yoru mobile devices, and we're happy that you're enjoying our service. However, it has come to our attention that you are sharing our service to additional device, commonly known as *tethering*. As you may already be aware, we do offer this additional feature as a paid for service, and will be happy to apply this $20.00 charge on your next bill if you continue to utilize the tethering option...
BOTTOM line, rooting the phone is only PART I, you still have to find and REMOVE the AT&T tethering monitoring APK that is running in the background, (hence the rooting) I *BELIEVE* it's called *tethering2.apk* and IT can only be removed/deleted after phone has been rooted...
Now for the kicker, even with tattertale app removed. AT&T still have at it's disposal human or bot based tracking solutions on their HPSA/3G network to detect when a device is tethering (exact methodology is a closely guarded secret) and so despite your best efforts with rooting and removing the APK, you *MAY* still get the warning letter about the $20 / month additional service charge...
Thanks....
lonewolf69 said:
High - You won't lose your unlimited data plan! however, if you try to use the tethering option AT&T will eventually find out and give you a letter like this:
Dear sir/madam,
AT&T is happy to provide excellent wireless data service for yoru mobile devices, and we're happy that you're enjoying our service. However, it has come to our attention that you are sharing our service to additional device, commonly known as *tethering*. As you may already be aware, we do offer this additional feature as a paid for service, and will be happy to apply this $20.00 charge on your next bill if you continue to utilize the tethering option...
BOTTOM line, rooting the phone is only PART I, you still have to find and REMOVE the AT&T tethering monitoring APK that is running in the background, (hence the rooting) I *BELIEVE* it's called *tethering2.apk* and IT can only be removed/deleted after phone has been rooted...
Now for the kicker, even with tattertale app removed. AT&T still have at it's disposal human or bot based tracking solutions on their HPSA/3G network to detect when a device is tethering (exact methodology is a closely guarded secret) and so despite your best efforts with rooting and removing the APK, you *MAY* still get the warning letter about the $20 / month additional service charge...
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@lonewolf....I think I can freeze or remove the TetheringManager 2.07.06(1) with Titanium Backup. is this the file you refer to in your post?
So I called parrot to find out about the Dun feature where you can connect to the internet via bluetooth. They told me that it will not work with my Samsung and will only work with Motorola. I have tried several times with my Galaxy s2 and had no luck. He also told me that I can use USB tethering to make it work, but the carrier will charge about $25 a month. Tmobile charges about 15 a month, but of course, i dont want to pay that! I am rooted. I am wondering how I can USB tether without having to pay for it? I know there are apps like pdanet and usb tether lite but the problem that I am facing is that it requires me to install the software on to my computer to use. Since it is not a computer that I am trying to connect it to, but a car stereo, I am having an issue. I thought, hey maybe I can search for an app that doesnt require me having to download any software, but thats not looking so good. So here is my question. WHAT DO I DO? does anyone know of any tethering apps that will work for me? thanks in advance for your help.
So the other day I tried to hook up my phone to my computer and turn on USB tethering. As soon as I tapped the switch, a sprint banner popped up and said I needed to sign up for the service. I hit cancel and it still showed the button in the on position, but my computer did not pick up on the tethered line.
I thought USB tethering was still free with sprint, is this no longer true? It would be really disappointing if they were charging money even for this.
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So the other day I tried to hook up my phone to my computer and turn on USB tethering. As soon as I tapped the switch, a sprint banner popped up and said I needed to sign up for the service. I hit cancel and it still showed the button in the on position, but my computer did not pick up on the tethered line.
I thought USB tethering was still free with sprint, is this no longer true? It would be really disappointing if they were charging money even for this.
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I'm guessing you followed these instructions:
http://eguides.sprint.com/support/eguides/lgg3/index.html#lg_g3_ug/usb_tethering.html
Alternatively, you could try the app I use (PDANet). You may have to download it from its website http://pdanet.co/a/ because Sprint blocks it.
So My old galaxy S4 with cyanogenmod which tethered unlimited without a problem broke last week when I tried to replace the screen and destroyed the digitizer.
I bought this J327p and now my primary source of internet is gone with the tethering limitations.
If I can't get this to work I am returning it tonight.
I rooted the phone and I tried the easily searchable suggestions people have to get this working.
One guy suggested an app called Wifi Tether Router but you have to pay for it and I don't want to do that if it's not guaranteed to work.
I edited the boot.prop file but that also didn't work.
Does anyone know anything I can do to get tethering to work, if not what phone do you suggest I buy at a maximum $250. I really don't need much from my phone except good reception for internet.
I downloaded this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/rom-pl1-samsung-galaxy-j3-emerge-sm-t3580396
But I'm not sure what that is or if I should try it.
any useful suggestions really appreciated.
Also this is a bit over my head so please use full explanations and definitions of terms.
use easytether pro it usrs yr adb to create a parallel data sourced internet, juts plug it in usb and download the modem /drivr of mobilesrteam.com
Hello everyone!
I've been searching this forum with no luck on my question so I'm posting it here. Please, if I'm in the wrong place feel free to move this or delete if not allowed.
I've found some amazing information on this site in the past (thanks to so many smart, phone savvy, outstanding members!) and am really hoping someone can lead me in the right direction. I'm very luck that I'm still grandfathered on Verizons original unlimited data program (no throttling) and my old Samsung S4 finally gave up the ghost. I used Foxfi on the S4 for hotspot with no issues and loved Foxfi! I purchased a new unlocked Moto g Power (model XT2041-4) and had Verizon install the sim card and activate. The lady at Verizon said, since I bought the phone outright, it would NOT change my plan in any way. After getting home I installed Foxfi on the new phone but come to find out Foxfi does not support Android 10, which is what the new phone runs on. I am able to turn on the phones built in hotspot, and can connect devices to it, but now I'm getting really worried that Verizon will be able to tell that I'm hotspotting, which could void my plan.
As the phone is "unlocked", and I'm not getting any warnings or messages from Verizon stating that I must pay for hotspot when I turn on the phones built in hotspot, am I worried over nothing? If I do need to worry, can someone suggest a trustworthy app (I have no problem paying for a functional app, as I paid for Foxfi and it worked excellent) that would give me hotspot access without Verizon knowing?
Thank you all in advance for any advice/suggestions! I'm not as tech savvy as I once was so hopefully I didn't just get into a big problem with this phone.
-Dan
I have the same phone, but with T-Mobile. Since you already have FoxFi (and the key I assume) you should download PDaNet from the playstore or Google June Fabrics & get from there. When you open the app, at the bottom be sure to check the hide usage box & you should be good to go. Use mine sometimes for my laptop thru USB cable for gaming...( Have to because while T-Mobile gives you hotspot in their data plans, they greatly reduced the speed :/ ) Hope that helps!
T-Mobile gives you 3GB to share on standard data (Plus Up gives you 20GB)
(Sprint is my Carrier) Interestingly, I too was able to turn on the hotspot function of my device, however when I connected a device to the network, absolutely nothing would load. The system was being provided with an IP address, just no internet access. I ended up having to root the device to get it working properly. I found that even when attempting to use FoxFi/PDaNet and selecting the "Hide Usage" option, it would continue to block all traffic to the connected device. Not sure if you tested the actual Hotspot function, or just turned it on, but you will definitely want to make sure you test with a connected device.
just for my perspective, ( from a dutch guy) , you guys in the states are not allowed to use the tethering function?
here in the Netherlands it's no problem, never thought of using another hotspot app, on some days i tether about 3 to 5 gb , no problem in my unlimited dataplan, only when i go above 5gb per day then i have to "activate" every next gb per sms ( free of charge) and all that for € 26 /month.
Mmy average data usage would be somewhere around 20 gb per month