I've rooted my phone, installed the newest wifi tether apk 3.1-beta2, and flashed TWRP.
I was wondering if this is all that is needed to enable free hotspot? Or is it necessary to install one of the custom roms in order to get it working free? Just want to make sure.
Thanks!
In Wifi Tether go into settings and check Routing fix and you should be good to go, no need to flash anything.
Konfuzion said:
In Wifi Tether go into settings and check Routing fix and you should be good to go, no need to flash anything.
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I was confused as to whether this would allow it to be free since most ROMs list as their features a hotspot fix...
No1ustad said:
I was confused as to whether this would allow it to be free since most ROMs list as their features a hotspot fix...
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Wont work without it and yes its still free.
No1ustad said:
I was confused as to whether this would allow it to be free since most ROMs list as their features a hotspot fix...
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The hotspot fix you (or the ROM devs) are referring to is to use the native sprint built in tethering.
ranger61878 said:
The hotspot fix you (or the ROM devs) are referring to is to use the native sprint built in tethering.
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ah. makes sense.
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I see alot of people commenting that wifi tether doesn't work, or its incompatible with the stock kernel. Well I just wanted to post exactly how I got it to work.
How I got it running......
1. Get temp root by one of the methods in the forum. (I personally used Tilde88's method from the " yes another rootme thread in the dev section"
2. Download the wifi tether apk from the root/FAQ thread.
3. In the settings change profile to desire (cdma)
4. In settings apply check to box to fix HTC routing.
Wifi tether should restart and you should be in business. Thats all i did and I can stop and start it and the tether continues to connect to the internet. Hope this helps somebody.
EDIT. Thanks to quinxy....I forgot to mention the wifi tether will tell you that you don't have root, but proceed anyway when it ask's for superuser access. Not sure why it does that, but the app will work regardless.
swaze said:
I see alot of people commenting that wifi tether doesn't work, or its incompatible with the stock kernel. Well I just wanted to post exactly how I got it to work.
How I got it running......
1. Get temp root by one of the methods in the forum. (I personally used Tilde88's method from the " yes another rootme thread in the dev section"
2. Download the wifi tether apk from the root/FAQ thread.
3. In the settings change profile to desire (cdma)
4. In settings apply check to box to fix HTC routing.
Wifi tether should restart and you should be in business. Thats all i did and I can stop and start it and the tether continues to connect to the internet. Hope this helps somebody.
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ECELLENT... THIS is how i got my tethering to work also except i used a different root method..
i used the easy root script tp temp root, then just installed wireless tether pre14, works perfect for me.
Also got barnacle wifi to work after using the perma temp root. no special config needed. But will try wifi tether now since it had epa support.
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tomh1979 said:
i used the easy root script tp temp root, then just installed wireless tether pre14, works perfect for me.
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How did you get version pre14?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
I don't see it in the list?
UPDATE: Tried 3.1beta1 and it works!
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How did you get version pre14?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
I don't see it in the list?
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...name=wireless_tether_2_0_2-pre14.apk&can=4&q=
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Neo3D said:
How did you get version pre14?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
I don't see it in the list?
UPDATE: Tried 3.1beta1 and it works!
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google search is my friend, lol, first thing i did this morning to be exact .
You might want to update the first post to let people know that even if the WiFi Tether warns you on start that you're not root, and you know you are, it's ok, just proceed and start the tether. The SU app will then ask for super user permission. I spent 30 minutes trying to figure out why WiFi Tether didn't think I was root! I'd just bail out without trying to start tethering, since I thought it'd be pointless (since the app warning says it will!).
Quinxy
swaze said:
I see alot of people commenting that wifi tether doesn't work, or its incompatible with the stock kernel. Well I just wanted to post exactly how I got it to work.
How I got it running......
1. Get temp root by one of the methods in the forum. (I personally used Tilde88's method from the " yes another rootme thread in the dev section"
2. Download the wifi tether apk from the root/FAQ thread.
3. In the settings change profile to desire (cdma)
4. In settings apply check to box to fix HTC routing.
Wifi tether should restart and you should be in business. Thats all i did and I can stop and start it and the tether continues to connect to the internet. Hope this helps somebody.
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Hey man where is this setting for CDMA and HTC routing at? I'm in the Wireless Tether an I tap on setup I don't see these 2 options at all. Thanks.
yaaah_hoo said:
Hey man where is this setting for CDMA and HTC routing at? I'm in the Wireless Tether an I tap on setup I don't see these 2 options at all. Thanks.
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I have the same question...
yaaah_hoo said:
Hey man where is this setting for CDMA and HTC routing at? I'm in the Wireless Tether an I tap on setup I don't see these 2 options at all. Thanks.
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In the Wifi tether app, click on menu, and then settings.
1. Desire CMDA - Under Change Device-Profile
2. Scroll down and check box next to routing fix.
swaze said:
In the Wifi tether app, click on menu, and then settings.
1. Desire CMDA - Under Change Device-Profile
2. Scroll down and check box next to routing fix.
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Not seeing "Change Device - Profile"
Perhaps I'm using a different version of WiFi tether? I just downloaded from the Market.
rtmeikle said:
Not seeing "Change Device - Profile"
Perhaps I'm using a different version of WiFi tether? I just downloaded from the Market.
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maybe that is the reason. the version I am using is found in the root/faq thread. The latest one has probably been updated many times since the version I have.
swaze said:
maybe that is the reason. the version I am using is found in the root/faq thread. The latest one has probably been updated many times since the version I have.
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Can you provide me the link to the root/fag thread? I went to root Q/A but couldn't find it. Thanks.
Is it this?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...tail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta1.apk&can=2&q=
This is ultimately why we're all going to be paying out the ass for data soon.
We have a decent deal comparatively. I say pay the $30.
rockky said:
This is ultimately why we're all going to be paying out the ass for data soon.
We have a decent deal comparatively. I say pay the $30.
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On top of the 5x$10 premium fee I'm paying for all my lines. Wow thanks man. I don't have the kind of money you have.
yaaah_hoo said:
Is it this?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...tail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta1.apk&can=2&q=
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I don't think so, here is the one from the faq thread that the OP was talking about.
WiFi Tether V3 pre10
I have tested this to be working good on my phone with the settings the OP described.
Thanks
JTNiggle said:
I don't think so, here is the one from the faq thread that the OP was talking about.
WiFi Tether V3 pre10
I have tested this to be working good on my phone with the settings the OP described.
Thanks
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Thanks man. That works perfect with the 2 settings changes.
FYI - Barnacle Tethering app seems to have better speed for me.
Hello Team, I have a number of questions regarding the recent ICS Passion v12.
1. I tried Open Garden and it doesn't work, any one know of a fix?
2. I have read all the GPS issues and fixes but nothing seems to work, any suggestions, I read somewhere that perhaps a new kernel but not sure. any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Yinkavelli said:
Hello Team, I have a number of questions regarding the recent ICS Passion v12.
1. I tried Open Garden and it doesn't work, any one know of a fix?
2. I have read all the GPS issues and fixes but nothing seems to work, any suggestions, I read somewhere that perhaps a new kernel but not sure. any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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If I can only get help with getting Open Garden to work or perhaps reconfigure the adhoc or wifi settings, I will be so glad. I am sort of kind of used to the gps issue and working from all the posts and things I can search for but the Open garden is critical cause I have a galaxy tab 10.1 and rely heavily on the ability to tether my phone to the tablet. It did work on CM 7 but this ROM Is NICE and I would just love to have this work on ICS Passion, please help , much appreciated
Yinkavelli said:
If I can only get help with getting Open Garden to work or perhaps reconfigure the adhoc or wifi settings, I will be so glad. I am sort of kind of used to the gps issue and working from all the posts and things I can search for but the Open garden is critical cause I have a galaxy tab 10.1 and rely heavily on the ability to tether my phone to the tablet. It did work on CM 7 but this ROM Is NICE and I would just love to have this work on ICS Passion, please help , much appreciated
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ICS Passion has a built-in mobile hotspot feature. You can access it at System Settings > Wireless & Networks (More...) > Tethering & portable hotspot
closedcircuit said:
ICS Passion has a built-in mobile hotspot feature. You can access it at System Settings > Wireless & Networks (More...) > Tethering & portable hotspot
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Is that feature free?
If you are looking for a 3rd party wifi tethering solution that requires root access to run, you can give Barnacle a try Here
closedcircuit said:
If you are looking for a 3rd party wifi tethering solution that requires root access to run, you can give Barnacle a try Here
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I have barnacle and Open Garden and Wifi tether. I was able to only get wifi tether working versus the other two because the other two operate in adhoc mode and they (the other two) do not have the ability for an end user to change the phone profile. Even though I am using a Vibrant, I had to change the profile in "Wifi tether" to Samsung Nexus and the problems went away
Thanks for you input
Yinkavelli said:
Is that feature free?
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yes and works well. no need for 3rd party software.
bobshute said:
yes and works well. no need for 3rd party software.
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Thanks, for that, I wasnt sure the feature was free so naturally, I just shyed away but now that I know that......... that is even better.
hello I'm new to all the rooting and installing custom roms I am about to buy an htc rezound but was wondering if the roms that are posted on the rezound Android Development page already come with the wifi hack or will I have to do something else to get the free wifi tether THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
Most come with a wifi tether app, ones i know of are Nils Business Sense and Rezrom( I think Scott's Cleanrom also). It takes a couple extra steps to get working-
Change device profile to Galaxy Nexus LTE & checkmark routing fix. Enable & disable, allowing root both times.
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Oh btw, we just got s-off, you're joining up just at the right time.
If the rom don't have the wifi app you can always get the apk file off the internet and install it that way
jomama123 said:
If the rom don't have the wifi app you can always get the apk file off the internet and install it that way
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Of course.
Thanks to all for the info I'll be getting my rezound on Monday and saying goodbye to the sensation
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA
Verizon Rezound Issues
So have there been any issues with the wifi tethering on the Rezound with Verizon?
Issues such as redirects or threats of charges...
Thanks,
jlp2d
jlp2d said:
So have there been any issues with the wifi tethering on the Rezound with Verizon?
Issues such as redirects or threats of charges...
Thanks,
jlp2d
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No. The wifi Tether app allows the User to bypass verizons tether charge. but if you are on a capped plan, it will still use your Data.
jomama123 said:
If the rom don't have the wifi app you can always get the apk file off the internet and install it that way
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Is already on the market
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Kratz17 said:
Is already on the market
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
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This works great, have used on several phones with no problems.
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So have there been any issues with the wifi tethering on the Rezound with Verizon?
Issues such as redirects or threats of charges...
Thanks,
jlp2d
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I've ran into an issue with it. I am on Rezrom Ex 3.4 ICS.
My issue is: With galaxy nexus LTE selected, wifi tether starts without errors, however my wifi interface starts to have issues. I installed the latest version of wifi tether, 3.1 beta 14 and using the generic ICS device profile it seems like it is going to work, however then it gives the message "Device has taken back control of wifi interface" or something to that effect. If anyone knows a fix for this I'd really like to know what to do. Dont really want to have to load a new rom just to get this working so I can tether my new nexus 7.
Anyway it seems there aren't many people having this problem (that i have found anyway) if I find a solution ill post with info.
Found thread with fixes. If your having this issue or any others try the steps here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540707
I just wonder why the "mobile hotspot" application is included in ROMs still. Guess its just a reminder of what your gettting for free with the wifi tehter.
SR3TLAW said:
I just wonder why the "mobile hotspot" application is included in ROMs still. Guess its just a reminder of what your gettting for free with the wifi tehter.
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It usually isn't an apk that can be taken out. It's buried deep in the framework.
If anyone knows a fix for this I'd really like to know what to do. Dont really want to have to load a new rom just to get this working so I can tether my new nexus 7.
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Did you get it to work on the N7? I'm on Viper but trying to do the same thing (wifi tether) but not having any luck
Is FoxFi working on a workaround for Kit Kat 4.4? (hotspotting for folks who still have unlimited data plans)
The developer doesn't seem to like to reply to email questions from paying customers....
Or is this a technical barrier that can never be broken in Kit Kat 4.4?
Thanks!
Not really sure to be honest, but have you considered rooting to enable tethering that way?
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Not really sure to be honest, but have you considered rooting to enable tethering that way?
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if I root, how do I enable tethering? will the Verizon hotspot warning message simply not show up anymore?
Thanks!
Not yet
youphone said:
if I root, how do I enable tethering? will the Verizon hotspot warning message simply not show up anymore?
Thanks!
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At this point root is not possible if you have already upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2. If somehow you succeed in rooting, then you can download Wifi Tether app which is available for free and that will activate your tethering hotspot when you run it.
navbalak said:
At this point root is not possible if you have already upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2. If somehow you succeed in rooting, then you can download Wifi Tether app which is available for free and that will activate your tethering hotspot when you run it.
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which "Wifi Tether" app is the right one?
Thanks!
Is there a way to get wireless tethering working on VS985 without having to add tethering to your plan (FoxFi or other)? I used it all the time on my Note 2 and have come to depend on it. Unlimited data plan. Thanks.
This link should do it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/g3-hotspot-hack-t2812305
you need to be rooted though.
Not working
Edit now working just had to redownload it
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laxattack said:
Not working
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It works. You need to change the name of the network each time. Also make sure to enable proper permissions I can confirm it is working.
w0216420 said:
Is there a way to get wireless tethering working on VS985 without having to add tethering to your plan (FoxFi or other)? I used it all the time on my Note 2 and have come to depend on it. Unlimited data plan. Thanks.
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I was under the impression that FoxFi works on the LG G3 and you don't need root.
Foxfi does not work! The http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/g3-hotspot-hack-t2812305 does. But you need to be rooted which is a easy as a breeze.
I got a "404" error on the prior link. This one works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2812305
I've got a question out on how to use Tasker to automate having to refill password and/or link name each time you use the apk included with the thread.
(Sent from my Nexus 7 2013 tethered to my LG G3 )
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cbdudek said:
I was under the impression that FoxFi works on the LG G3 and you don't need root.
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Yeah as mentioned by others it does not work. Unfortunately I need my work email on my phone and can't root it so for now I am use USB tethering via PDANet. Hopefully the developer finds a way around it. On the bright side, my laptop keeps the phone charged while I tether to it. :laugh:
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aj522 said:
It works. You need to change the name of the network each time. Also make sure to enable proper permissions I can confirm it is working.
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What you could also do is just change the channel. So pretty much just change something about the network everytime. i'd just go with the channel so the ssid just stays the same everytime