I wouldn't mind flashing a custom ROM on my X2 if I could keep the factory 3G Hotspot that comes stock on the phone. Does anyone know if Eclipse or any of the other ROMs left this app intact or has it been deemed bloatware and removed?
Eclipse 1.3 has it
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Liberty has it too.
Most ROMs do
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Do you mean you are trying to use the stock app because you pay for the service? Or are you just looking for any tether app? All of the ROM's do in fact have the capability built in to do it without paying.
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Do you mean you are trying to use the stock app because you pay for the service? Or are you just looking for any tether app? All of the ROM's do in fact have the capability built in to do it without paying.
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And without being detected by Verizon?
Just use barnacle from the market it only uses ad-hoc so some devices wont be able to detect the hot spot and it is free
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I second that, barnicle is great and extremely simple
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LordRalh3 said:
I second that, barnicle is great and extremely simple
from my X2 roaming the north
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+1!
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I would love to be able to use Barnacle but it don't seem to play nice with what I need. I have tried several times to get it to work. I am using the stock app with the TBH trick and it works.
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Do you mean you are trying to use the stock app because you pay for the service? Or are you just looking for any tether app? All of the ROM's do in fact have the capability built in to do it without paying.
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Are u saying that since im in eclipse I can just go into settings and use the hotspot without needing a hotspot PLAN from Verizon? Ill be sharing my unlimited data connection correct?
ashclepdia said:
Are u saying that since im in eclipse I can just go into settings and use the hotspot without needing a hotspot PLAN from Verizon? Ill be sharing my unlimited data connection correct?
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Yes but you need to follow this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182940
It works. I had it working on the stock GB X2 ROM but when I flashed Eclipse I had to repeat the work around in the TBH thread above.
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A handful of my co-workers on various Verizon Android phones were saying that Gingerbread updates stop tethering apps from working, even if rooted and side-loaded.
I would like to try CM7 since it just released, but I can't lose my tethering! Am I worrying about nothing?
I'm using WiFi tether on CM7 and it works fine. You shouldn't have to worry since CM7 is not built by Verizon or anything, so they can't block tethering apps in the OS.
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I'm using WiFi tether on CM7 and it works fine. You shouldn't have to worry since CM7 is not built by Verizon or anything, so they can't block tethering apps in the OS.
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Good to hear! I'll probably give CM7 a whirl once it's stable.
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I'm using WiFi tether on CM7 and it works fine. You shouldn't have to worry since CM7 is not built by Verizon or anything, so they can't block tethering apps in the OS.
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Can you link the wifi tether you use please, and let me know if you changed any settings. I'm rocking MIUI, not sure if that matters or not but doesn't hurt to try.
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j33zy said:
Can you link the wifi tether you use please, and let me know if you changed any settings. I'm rocking MIUI, not sure if that matters or not but doesn't hurt to try.
Thanks
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I'm using this WiFi tether app: http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_1-beta2.apk
Once installed, I went to the settings, and changed the Device-Profile to Google NexusOne. Works great and it shouldn't matter if it's CM7 or MIUI.
I'm on the newest miui using wifi tether app with no problems
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A handful of my co-workers on various Verizon Android phones were saying that Gingerbread updates stop tethering apps from working, even if rooted and side-loaded.
I would like to try CM7 since it just released, but I can't lose my tethering! Am I worrying about nothing?
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They are blocking tethering on stock roms, so if you are running CM7/MIUI etc you will be fine.
You may have to sideload. Verizon asked Google to hide certain apps, like PDAnet, from the market. This violates their net neutrality agreement, and they are being sued over it. Verizon stock updates are also set to tattle on you if you tether. If running touchwiz, I believe you need a modified kernel with dummy tether.
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For devices the Verizon is giving an official Gingerbread build, they are slipping in ways to disable Wireless Tether. It's also hidden in the market, but it's easy to find an APK to install yourself. However, if you're running Gingerbread on the fascinate, you're doing it on a custom ROM, which doesn't have that nasty bit of Verizon code.
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For devices the Verizon is giving an official Gingerbread build, they are slipping in ways to disable Wireless Tether. It's also hidden in the market, but it's easy to find an APK to install yourself. However, if you're running Gingerbread on the fascinate, you're doing it on a custom ROM, which doesn't have that nasty bit of Verizon code.
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I am 99% certain I know the answer to this, but I just want to be 100% sure;
I am running SuperClean 3 Milestone 1, TW Launcher, and KGB Kernel with Voodoo enabled on my Fascinate. I just installed http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk, but haven't tried it yet. Is Verizon going to know if I am tethering with this configuration?
Thanks!
I think it honestly depends.
If you are using it to seach the web and do basic surfing than i dont think it matters to them.
If you start streaming Netflicks at HD quality or Bit Torrents [heavy bandwidth], they might suspect something.
I have used both the wifi tether and barnacle on ICS and GB for quick and dirty usage and i have never had VZW say a thing to me.
That is just my personal experience.
My $0.02:
I am running SC3 Milestone 2 and the KGB FA16 Kernel and have had no trouble tethering with my tablet or laptop using wifi tether 3.1 Beta 6.
You can pick your Beta flavor for the app using the link CCampos provided.
I have not tethered. Though I want to. (Hotspot feature) don't want Verizon to suspect something and then charge me.
Can't they charge me if they find out?
If I'm running CM7, will they still know?
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Enyo. said:
I have not tethered. Though I want to. (Hotspot feature) don't want Verizon to suspect something and then charge me.
Can't they charge me if they find out?
If I'm running CM7, will they still know?
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My (very limited) understanding as of right now is that a custom ROM alone is not enough to keep Verizon in the dark. A think you need a custom kernel as well to be safe, and never use the Verizon hot spot app. Am I right?
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All other discussion aside, clockwork mod has put a new app out that allows usb tethering without root on any ROM and can not be blocked by any carrier. Just search cwm or clock work mod in the market
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neh4pres said:
All other discussion aside, clockwork mod has put a new app out that allows usb tethering without root on any ROM and can not be blocked by any carrier. Just search cwm or clock work mod in the market
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Maybe Verizon can't block you from tethering with this app, but can they monitor if you are? And then hit you with a charge later, or drop you from service?
My. 02 cents.....I use an App called Open Garden Wifi with no problems at all.
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Just throwing this out there: I've never seen any *confirmed* reports of Verizon retroactively charging customers for "illegal" tethering, or ending your service/contract. Not sure why people get so worried about getting caught, it's not like the phone police are gonna come take you to jail.
If I'm wrong on this and Verizon is in fact charging those who tether (who don't pay Verizon's tethering charge) or terminating their contracts, I'd love to see evidence to the contrary.
I ran up 18 gb last month. From Xbox live and other teathering because its my only access. Never have issues.
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My. 02 cents.....I use an App called Open Garden Wifi with no problems at all.
+1 to this. Best tethering app imo
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so what's the easiest solution to get tethering to work for someone who updated firmware of the phone to latest version to get rid of random reboots?
how would one get tethering to work? do i have to root it? can i do it somehow without rooting it? like there was a hack for droidx or something similar?
and if root the only one choice which is best tested app to use for that?
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so what's the easiest solution to get tethering to work for someone who updated firmware of the phone to latest version to get rid of random reboots?
how would one get tethering to work? do i have to root it? can i do it somehow without rooting it? like there was a hack for droidx or something similar?
and if root the only one choice which is best tested app to use for that?
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Come to Synergy and use the hacked WiFi Hotspot for free. If for no other reason, that makes Synergy unique.
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Wireless tether
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Root and use wireless tether
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
two options really...
First... If you are STOCK, then pay VZW to add the Mobile Broadband Connect feature (aka Mobile Hot Spot) to your account, and use the Built in Mobile Hot Spot app.
Why do this? you don't have to root or anything.. and you wan to abide by VZW's Terms of Service (TOS).
Second.. If you are rooted and/or using a custom rom, then use the link that Deltaechoe posted to install "Wifi Tether for Root"
Why do this? You just want to tether and don't care about VZW's TOS, or you accept any possible consequences for violating VZW's TOS should they decide to take action (I'm not saying VZW will do anything, but there is always that chance so use at your own risk... And I'm not going to debate if its right, wrong, ok, not ok, etc).
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Come to Synergy and use the hacked WiFi Hotspot for free. If for no other reason, that makes Synergy unique.
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Just curious how that makes Synergy unique if Wifi Hotspot has been in CM7 for months? :shrug:
im rooted and using Barnacle. Seems to work okay cuz i was able to make this post.
will I still have the speeds provided by the tethering?
Using stock rom 2.3.6, is it possible to tether with apps like barancle or wifi tether? Doesn't seem to work for me, the phone is rooted.
If the answer is no, is there a Rom available with the wifi hotspot avail? I miss it from my Tbolt.
thanks for replies.
i got my razr the DAY the stupid update came out. i HATE BLOATWARE!!!
OH but yeaa...
im not even rooted BECAUSE I CANT!
i use pdanet, then click the wifi tether, its guna have you download somthin...
starts wuth like Fox or some****.
it works for me, and like i said IM NOT ROOTED DAMN YOU VERIZON!
(never had this with any sprint phone)
I got it working by deleting the stock Hotspot app and installing Android WiFi Tethering from here: code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether.
You need to be rooted to delete the Hotspot app. I deleted using Titanium Backup.
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zenrubble said:
I got it working by deleting the stock Hotspot app and installing Android WiFi Tethering from here: code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether.
You need to be rooted to delete the Hotspot app. I deleted using Titanium Backup.
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this just worked for me on my maxx, after barnacle and whatever the other one was wouldn't work. thank you sir
Easy tether has always worked flawless for me.
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zenrubble said:
I got it working by deleting the stock Hotspot app and installing Android WiFi Tethering from here: code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether.
You need to be rooted to delete the Hotspot app. I deleted using Titanium Backup.
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Thanks for the tip, it appears working for the moment!
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Foxfi works as well, and you don't have to be rooted.
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Foxfi works as well, and you don't have to be rooted.
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Will this monitor my data connection and send my accounts and passwords and browsing history to these "FoxFi Software" people? Also, will my carrier somehow know I'm using this?
What is the name of the APK for the hotspot app?
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i got my razr the DAY the stupid update came out. i HATE BLOATWARE!!!
OH but yeaa...
im not even rooted BECAUSE I CANT!
i use pdanet, then click the wifi tether, its guna have you download somthin...
starts wuth like Fox or some****.
it works for me, and like i said IM NOT ROOTED DAMN YOU VERIZON!
(never had this with any sprint phone)
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Ever tried Motofail?
This is not my work but I found a guide that seems easy to follow and it worked for me. After installing the leaked ICS I could not get any wifi tether app to work
Rumor has it that a simple SQlite edit enables the factory built in mobile hotspot. Again I take no credit for this work, I just found a guide
I'm sure there are others and I will edit this post from my computer when I get home to get credit where its due
linky
Hope this helps
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I also can confirm this works. You can actually use the official mobile hotspot app after you edit the entitlement check.
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Sometimes, I can totally understand the under-appreciation that the devs must feel from time to time...
80+ views, no one hit thanks.. no replies.. etc..
oh well.. at least we found a way.. I saw this over on droidrzr earlier and figured I'd share so the folks that frequent this forum can be in the loop as well..
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Sometimes, I can totally understand the under-appreciation that the devs must feel from time to time...
80+ views, no one hit thanks.. no replies.. etc..
oh well.. at least we found a way.. I saw this over on droidrzr earlier and figured I'd share so the folks that frequent this forum can be in the loop as well..
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This was the first thing I did. Couldn't get any app too work, except FoxFi on Bluetooth DUN. I figured what the heck, and I can verify working. So, even though I did this before you posted, thanks for the others that will be needing this. Some people do appreciate, they just don't know how to show it? Maybe? IDK?
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Wow could the instructions be anymore vague? Yes, yes they could. Not "settings" then "Storage" SETTINGS STORAGE!!!! THE ACTUAL APK ON YOUR PHONE.. He could have been specific.. zzz
Works like a champ though! However who in their right mind would burn through their over priced data plans for this?
Wifi Tether is working for me. Actually maybe it's not. It sseems to automatically turn wifi off.
Screw verizon.
The original with video was probably better...
http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr...fi-tethermobile-hotspot-on-rooted-droid-razr/
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Wow could the instructions be anymore vague? Yes, yes they could. Not "settings" then "Storage" SETTINGS STORAGE!!!! THE ACTUAL APK ON YOUR PHONE.. He could have been specific.. zzz
Works like a champ though! However who in their right mind would burn through their over priced data plans for this?
Wifi Tether is working for me. Actually maybe it's not. It sseems to automatically turn wifi off.
Screw verizon.
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It is supposed to turn wifi off.... It is the router or hotspot or however you see it.
So nobody has gotten the wifi tether app from gb to work?
So this allows you to use the Mobile Hotspot app for free? Or do you mean it just allows you to use it on this phone? Might also want to clarify that before people start getting charged extra tethering charges.
You can use googles wireless tether beta 11 to wireless tether. You have to change the device profile to samsung galaxy nexus lte cdma then change the setup method to netd (master) then you will be able to tether without changing the entitlement value
Snowrider's explanation works perfectly. Thanks!
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snowrider0985 said:
You can use googles wireless tether beta 11 to wireless tether. You have to change the device profile to samsung galaxy nexus lte cdma then change the setup method to netd (master) then you will be able to tether without changing the entitlement value
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I have the 3.1 beta 11, did as you said, and my nook couldn't connect. I also had the routing fix checked, but Nook couldn't see network if it wasn't.
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Does not work on Leaked ICS. Error code 14.
anybody able to get there tether to work??
Easiest method is to use the stock hotspot via the sqlite modifications. I've used wifi tether a million times, but if I can use the stock for free.... Why not?
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Does not work on Leaked ICS. Error code 14.
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yes it does.
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anybody able to get there tether to work??
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Mine was working. I recently changed to a different ROM.. the SQlite hack works flawlessly so you can use the stock wifi tether app.
If you go the sqlite way you have to be using version 1.5 or you get that error 14 code. Also the beta 11 version won't work for the nook because its not an lte device. But it does work for leaked ics because that's what I'm running
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Also the beta 11 version won't work for the nook because its not an lte device. But it does work for leaked ics because that's what I'm running
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I was trying to connect my Nook to the RAZR running the beta 11 tether app
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Does doing the SQL method cause the built in tether to be free just like the wifi tether app?
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anyone else having any luck with the wifi tether beta 11? it worked perfectly on gb, cant seem to get it to work... did as what was told, changed to galaxy nexus, and changed method to netd.... no dice though...
Here is a quote from the comments of the article link in the OP :
"You can use aSQLite manager and aShell instead of SQLlite for free in the market (bit of a noob so took me a while to understand any of this). Path is data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings to get to it"
I followed this, found the check, changed to 0, will reboot for safety, check and report back. Just trying to save some people some money where possible.
EDIT: worked in open mode, not with WPA2
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I have one more question... I am rooted with Clean Rom 1.5, do I have to unroot my phone? Will I still be able use wife tether or foxfi? I heard AT&T removed foxfi from the market even though I already have it.
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C'mon nobody out there can answer this question? This is a make or break deal for me whether I am going to switch...
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killdawabbit said:
C'mon nobody out there can answer this question? This is a make or break deal for me whether I am going to switch...
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Yes it will work - I haven't had any luck making or receiving calls on anything other than a TW based rom though - AOSP roms do not register on the cell network or something - I've been asking this question all around and cannot get an explanation why or if there is a fix.
As for wifi tethering or foxfi I'm not sure - I just tried wifi tethering and it didn't seem to work. I can try foxfi could you send me the APK?
I will need your email to send the apk...
So, Clean Rom is a AOSP rom? What are some of the TW Roms because I can sacrifice AOSP Roms to save $70 bucks on my phone bill?
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killdawabbit said:
I will need your email to send the apk...
So, Clean Rom is a AOSP rom? What are some of the TW Roms because I can sacrifice AOSP Roms to save $70 bucks on my phone bill?
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I'm using eclipse TW rom - works great and feels just like AOSP - I can't tell the difference. I tried foxfi and it still didn't work. I bet there are other ways to get tethering on straight talk, I just don't know how.
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I'm using eclipse TW rom - works great and feels just like AOSP - I can't tell the difference. I tried foxfi and it still didn't work. I bet there are other ways to get tethering on straight talk, I just don't know how.
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What's the message you get when you try to activate the built in hotspot? Also, have you tried the wireless tether for root users (Mueller Lemon, Buxton... This one should might work. Let me know what happens