There have been reports in other forums of connectivity issues when using the mobile hotspot (verizon provisioned). Some of the reports have indicated that verizon and motorola are aware of the issue related to MTU setting.
Personally, my laptops are able to connect and work properly, but my Kindle Fire is only able to connect with limited success. i.e. downloading books works but most web browsing fails (hangs forever trying to load page). Cloud music also works. But apps don't download.
I've checked the maximum MTU without fragementation and it seems that the verizon mobile hotspot fragments over 1400bytes while my home wifi fragments over 1500bytes.
I created this post because I haven't seen other similar post on xda-developers and wanted others to be aware of this issue that I've heard also affects ipads, ipods, and macbooks.
Kindle connectivity
Hi,
I also had problems staying connected with the Kindle. I was able to solve the problem by making the DHCP IP setting on the Razr start at x.x.x.50 instead of 1 or 2. I've never had a problem since.
I hope this helps
Hi guys, I had the same issues while using Verizons hotspot . I could only connect to some sites like craigslist and google, other sites like Yahoo and cars.Com would not connect. The fix I found was to install wifi tether from the market, open and before connecting open settings (under menu), then checking "routing fix". That took care of all my connection problems. Let me know if that helps. P.S. give me a thanks if it works out.
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jmsmeltzer2000 said:
Hi guys, I had the same issues while using Verizons hotspot . I could only connect to some sites like craigslist and google, other sites like Yahoo and cars.Com would not connect. The fix I found was to install wifi tether from the market, open and before connecting open settings (under menu), then checking "routing fix". That took care of all my connection problems. Let me know if that helps. P.S. give me a thanks if it works out.
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Can you please explain in detail which wifi tether app from market to use because all of the ones I have downloaded have not had a "routing fix" feature.
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tadpole88 said:
Can you please explain in detail which wifi tether app from market to use because all of the ones I have downloaded have not had a "routing fix" feature.
Thanks
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Its the latest from Google. It even has a profile for the Razr. Just Google it from the browser & you can d/l it & install it directly.
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Its the latest from Google. It even has a profile for the Razr. Just Google it from the browser & you can d/l it & install it directly.
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list new version wifi_tether_v3_1-pre111.apk , have "routing-fix".
thanks! it working in my xt910 razr!
How do I know if I have the razr gsm or cdma?
Update: so after I dl'd the wifi app I am no longer able to use my wifi tether thru USB. Anyone else experiencing this issue? Anyone know how to fix it?
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zhxiaobo said:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list new version wifi_tether_v3_1-pre111.apk , have "routing-fix".
thanks! it working in my xt910 razr!
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Does using this app do anything, raise a flag with my account for tethering/hot spot?
I did verify it does work on the XT912 and Kindle Fire though.
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Im rooted now im wondering whats the best app to get for tethering?
I want to usb tether and wifi teather ....any ideas?
thanx
use the google one
current stable release is 2.06 i think
I use Barnacle, nice and easy
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Well if you are interested in tethering with a lapdock (as I am with unlimited) Barnacle works flawless after associating. The wifi tether required I change the network proxy to default before it passed validating. But I got it off the market so the beta pre 3.0 may work better. Market version also didn't allow some controls.
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I use a combo of Barnacle + Mobile Hotspot.
What do you guys use for a wired tether?
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I use PDAnet if I need to tether via USB. But I rarely have to.
There is also a wired tether app. I found it with a Google search. Its just like wireless tether except wired. I can't attach it from the app here but its out there.
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Android Wifi Tether
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Get the 2.0.6 one. Thank me later!
SpoonerPS3 said:
Android Wifi Tether
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Get the 2.0.6 one. Thank me later!
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YES. This.
dont mean to hijack, but when you go to enable tethering, do you guys get the att validating notification and says your account is not setup for hotspot? how do you get arround that? i already have the apn set per the other thread.
tried to install this app and received the dumb security code for:
"THIS APPLICATION COMES FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE AND FOR YOUR SECURITY ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM TRUSTED SOURCES CAN BE INSTALLED." WTH. =/
Tried to go into settings and can't find a way to bypass this.
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tried to install this app and received the dumb security code for:
"THIS APPLICATION COMES FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE AND FOR YOUR SECURITY ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM TRUSTED SOURCES CAN BE INSTALLED." WTH. =/
Tried to go into settings and can't find a way to bypass this.
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Are you rooted and enabled third party apps? Have to be rooted to use wifi tether and need to enable third party apps when you root to be able to install the file
Hey thanks for replying, I've only been using android for about a few months now, used to be a windows mobile fan, dislike it. Switching over to this, not sure what exactly that is, am a techno dude, if there are some steps maybe you could guide me, appreciate it. thanks.
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Hey thanks for replying, I've only been using android for about a few months now, used to be a windows mobile fan, dislike it. Switching over to this, not sure what exactly that is, am a techno dude, if there are some steps maybe you could guide me, appreciate it. thanks.
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briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
Might want to do a little reading on what all rooting is before you do it. But basically it gives you more control over the phone. Once rooted and allow third party apps you should be able to download wifi tether and install it.
Thanks for the article. completed, also followed the sticky for rooting on here. ATT=money maker company, can't believe we can't install non market apps right out of the box.
Lets say you want to share the internet from your new (rooted) photon to one of those super sweet Xoom tablets or other device that doesn't like to connect to an ad-hoc network (PS3, Touchpad, etc...) Well you can either mod the device so it plays nice with ad-hoc (in the case of the Xoom you can use the link in my signature) or you can mod your phone to put out an infrastructure network signal.
So without any more talk... download the newest Wifi-Tether 3.0
Go into settings and change:
Device profile - Nexus One
Setup Method - Netd (master)
And there you go!
Super simple and easy solution.
Remember the thanks button!
Doesnt work when u activate wifi tethering it somehow activates the stock tethering an then says mobile ip reg error an reboots the phone.....
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Lets say you want to share the internet from your new (rooted) photon to one of those super sweet Xoom tablets or other device that doesn't like to connect to an ad-hoc network (PS3, Touchpad, etc...) Well you can either mod the device so it plays nice with ad-hoc (in the case of the Xoom you can use the link in my signature) or you can mod your phone to put out an infrastructure network signal.
So without any more talk... download the newest Wifi-Tether 3.0
Go into settings and change:
Device profile - Nexus One
Setup Method - Netd (master)
And there you go!
Super simple and easy solution.
Remember the thanks button!
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thankss works great!
Thanks it works great now
It gives me a message around the lines of "what the hell!, your phone is taking over the tethering, shutting wifi tethering now!" When I click on the notification in the status bar. It shuts down the tethering
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I greatly appologize. I thought i was on 3.0 an i was 3.1 beta 6. It does infact work sorry again
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its me or only works on 3g? tried on 4g but goes into an endless scanning mode, im rooted running stock
I got this as well!
eoliveira711 said:
Doesnt work when u activate wifi tethering it somehow activates the stock tethering an then says mobile ip reg error an reboots the phone.....
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radrian92 said:
I got this as well!
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I got the error an then decided to check the version an it wasnt 3.0 i downgraded an it wrkd fine
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How do I downgrade?
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I got the error an then decided to check the version an it wasnt 3.0 i downgraded an it wrkd fine
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eoliveira711 said:
I got the error an then decided to check the version an it wasnt 3.0 i downgraded an it wrkd fine
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I'm on 3.1 also. How did you downgrade back to 3.0?
wow! I can't thank you enough! Works amazing!
I will post this on precentral.net and give you your well deserved credit! Thanks mr_wrong_0
Works fine for me...for a bit. It piped up with "wireless tether has been granted super user permissions" after it had been tethered for a good deal if time with but only 16mb of data transfer. Then it locked up my radio and wireless.
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There is an EASIER and BETTER way ti get Free WIreless Tether for the Xoon AND HP Touchpad:
Goto Amazon Free Apps and download (for free) Tethering Widget. Install as a Widget and you are off and running with free wireless tether. Did this on my Photon and my wife's Photon with no issues. Works flawlessly. The Works on XOOM and HP TOUCHPAD. Enter a SSID (or keep default)>change to WPA2 PSK>Enter Password> Change to Channel 11. And both devices will will recogize the NEW Free Wireles Tether. Awesome.
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There is an EASIER and BETTER way ti get Free WIreless Tether for the Xoon AND HP Touchpad:
Goto Amazon Free Apps and download (for free) Tethering Widget. Install as a Widget and you are off and running with free wireless tether. Did this on my Photon and my wife's Photon with no issues. Works flawlessly. The Works on XOOM and HP TOUCHPAD. Enter a SSID (or keep default)>change to WPA2 PSK>Enter Password> Change to Channel 11. And both devices will will recogize the NEW Free Wireles Tether. Awesome.
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What makes this easier? Especially if you don't have the amazon app store installed.
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ndroid916 said:
its me or only works on 3g? tried on 4g but goes into an endless scanning mode, im rooted running stock
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I don't have 4G here in my little neck of the woods so I haven't been able to test it. As I understand it you need to start with 3G and then turn on 4G, but I haven't tested it at all (just read about it.)
I hope it works tethering 4G would be very nice.
ghodzilla5150 said:
There is an EASIER and BETTER way ti get Free WIreless Tether for the Xoon AND HP Touchpad:
Goto Amazon Free Apps and download (for free) Tethering Widget. Install as a Widget and you are off and running with free wireless tether. Did this on my Photon and my wife's Photon with no issues. Works flawlessly. The Works on XOOM and HP TOUCHPAD. Enter a SSID (or keep default)>change to WPA2 PSK>Enter Password> Change to Channel 11. And both devices will will recogize the NEW Free Wireles Tether. Awesome.
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This allows my galaxy tab to see my wifi signal and connect but no data is passing
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To get the 3.0 version just download the 4shared app from market and search "wifi-tether". Also after that search just search for "apk " to see more results.
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I'm on 3.1 also. How did you downgrade back to 3.0?
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
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wifi_tether_v3_0-pre12.apk
Cant paste the link , as i am a new user ...
You have to click All Downloads , before u see this.
Hello all,
From other ICS devices I own and follow (and don't worry I know all about the wpa_supplicant issue) I was wondering if anyone has been successful in sharing their laptops internet with the phone?
Case: I at work have an unrestricted internet line, I can't connect a wireless router but I could share my internet via the wireless of my laptop (ad-hoc). Has anyone succeeded in doing this?
Thank you.
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I remember there was a app but you need to be root!
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I remember there was a app but you need to be root!
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If there's an app for that (lol) I'll take it, I'm rooted and ready to go. I just need to know which one, been searching and no luck.
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Its called wifi adhoc enabler search on playstore or use this link :
http://fiberupload.com/g1pb5qmxoxwq/nl.arendmedia.wifiadhocenabler-13.apk
Hope i didnt break any rule for posting this link cuz for me this app is not compatible with my phone in playstore but is working very well
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Same Issue
My phone is Micromax A100 running on 4.0.3 and my laptop wifi card (intel 3945abg) doesnt support wifi hotspot using connectify so need a method to connect to my laptop's internet...any success anyone and yes i too know about replacing wpa_supplicant ...tried many but none seem to work
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Its called wifi adhoc enabler search on playstore or use this link :
http://fiberupload.com/g1pb5qmxoxwq/nl.arendmedia.wifiadhocenabler-13.apk
Hope i didnt break any rule for posting this link cuz for me this app is not compatible with my phone in playstore but is working very well
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Thanks for the suggestion, I found the app and downloaded it but didn't work on my phone, it gave an error in the las segment because it cant find the system group "wifi" in my phone. For what I can see the dev stopped updating this app, in my eyes its a shame because that could of been very useful and profitable for him at the same time.
inder2809 said:
My phone is Micromax A100 running on 4.0.3 and my laptop wifi card (intel 3945abg) doesnt support wifi hotspot using connectify so need a method to connect to my laptop's internet...any success anyone and yes i too know about replacing wpa_supplicant ...tried many but none seem to work
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This has been now a life long quest for me since upgrading my Xoom to ICS. I would have perfect connection with GB so I know our hardware supports it, but as of ICS they changed the drivers... I would personally pay for an app / option like this and I know that many others would as well.
Thanks for the suggestion, I found the app and downloaded it but didn't work on my phone, it gave an error in the las segment because it cant find the system group "wifi" in my phone. For what I can see the dev stopped updating this app, in my eyes its a shame because that could of been very useful and profitable for him at the same time
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I'm so sorry that didnt worked for you but are other apps on playstore you could search or you could try this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5oYWw5MDAwLnp0MTgwX2FkaG9jX3N3aXRjaGVyIl0.
wifi adhoc
Make your laptop wifi hotspot
Run dos as administrator and type as follows
netsh
wlan
set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="name" key="password"
start hostednetwork
show hostednetwork
stop hostednetwork
IMP:- It works on windows 7 and 8 only
Thank you for your help!
I followed your instructions and I got the wireless network up and running. When I try to connect my phone to it (Evo 4g LTE) the phone sees the network, asks for the password, tries to connect but keeps disconnecting and connecting constantly nonstop.
Any suggestions?
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i searched and never could come up with another person having same problem
i am running viper rom now tried a couple other roms with no luck either so it must be something i did ...
AT&T hotspots telling me to open the browser and accept the terms and conditions to access free wifi ..
any ideas on how to get it to auto connect as it once did?
I think that was att bloatware app. If not the same, a similar app, AT&T smart WiFi, is on play store, seems like it has issues with battery drain though.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.android.attsmartwifi&hl=en
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Jmarv said:
I think that was att bloatware app. If not the same, a similar app, AT&T smart WiFi, is on play store, seems like it has issues with battery drain though.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.android.attsmartwifi&hl=en
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have have that reinstalled and running but it still asks for me to open the browser and accept the terms and conditions once its connected to wifi ..
Solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43064323
I'll try it out tonight after work, sounds like it worked out in other thread
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I flashed that wisp file and made sure all the permissions were correct when it rebooted. It still does not auto login to the ATTWIFI locations. Then I added those lines to the wpa file from another thread and still nothing for me.
cliffr39 said:
I flashed that wisp file and made sure all the permissions were correct when it rebooted. It still does not auto login to the ATTWIFI locations. Then I added those lines to the wpa file from another thread and still nothing for me.
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Must have attwifi ssid in the list of saved WiFi networks, after that it will auto connect and login every time. Will show a notification when it connects.
Worked like a charm, thanks!
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Ok I lied ... Stopped by McDonald's and asked to login again
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Anyone got any idea on this? I liked the auto connect to WiFi hotspots without signing into them to accept terms
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anyone have advice for root users having issues on wireless tether using a razr on 4.1.2 fresh root access
i have a successful and up to date root and su ...
wifi tether will not work it shows the notification tethering started with errors check show log
when i open show log it say "unable to open show log-file no file exists"
ive used this app and rooted several devices before i just replaced my moto razr through my insurance and re rooted but now tethering doesnt want to work. any advice or helpful links or threads would be a big help ive installed uninstalled ive checked my permissions and su binary and everthing seems to be ok and up to date the tethering is just being fussy.
thanks for viewing and any advice helps at this point. I ran out of time / coffee tonight would a ROM help this issue if so and recommendations I haven't thrown anything on it yet its running 4.1.2
Did you try using some apps which could tether data? Like FoxFi.
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ive tries apks and market apps with no success
nijom said:
Did you try using some apps which could tether data? Like FoxFi.
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Market apps are all cah-put I've tried several apks for trevs_mod without luck barnical WiFi for root and others failed with errors the apks are starting and running but nothing sees the signal ( tablet other phones laptop) when it claims to be running. Not sure if it matters but I've got a 4.1.2 xt912 rooted running base ROM rooted have art mod installed but it doesn't work with that either. I'm striking out
unrooted re rooted used the droid razr utility. for wireless ive tried tried trev-e mod apk without luck and market apps do not work either no progress so far.
Foxfi will work I'm on stock rooted and works every time
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if only it was that simply / easy ... ive already tried foxfi
It doesn't work for me.
sorry man!
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It doesn't work for me.
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Razr with JellyBean(on few carriers) is not supported by FoxFi, as the carriers have made security measures to block the app.
Please look at the below link.
http://foxfi.com/help/devices.php
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It doesn't work for me.
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"try PDANet with Foxfi" - read this somewhere. I havent used PDANet though. Give a try.
If I remember correctly, there was a mod for enabling wireless tethering on stock ROM.
Something to be changed in the SQL database. Don't know exactly coz I never used it.
Try searching for it.
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got foxfi going
Alright so i started from square one again and foxfi is working on stock rooted, but it enables the verizon app and notification is this a normal thing ? every other wireless tether ive used didnt alert the verizon app or trigger it at all.
ive read about squ-lite and but not very deeply and have not attempted it what so ever
Check out Max!
I used SQLite Editor and did the entitlement edit and it was very easy. You have to pay a few bucks for the app thru the Google Play store but it is well worth it. You can check out the link below that shows a step by step video on the whole procedure plus instructions are wrote down too. Max does a lot of these tutorial videos for Android users and he is a great teacher!!! When you search for the category entitlement check it may be numbered different then what the video is but it's still labeled the same. If you have problems just post back here and I can help. Good luck!
http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr...fi-tethermobile-hotspot-on-rooted-droid-razr/