Hey there, two nights ago I contacted VZW and turned on my Mobile Hotspot service. My Rezound is rooted, but nothing beyond that. I tried to get it to connect to my Xoom, but the service on my phone wouldn't start. I did a battery pull, turned off WiFi and Bluetooth and nothing works. The service appears to start, but then the tick box unchecks itself and on the main network page is says "error". I've called VZW and they don't seem to know what the problem is. Is anyone who else who has recently rooted and is using the Hotspot having the same problem? Heck even if you haven't does anyone have any ideas what could be causing the problem? I've searched the forums and the web and have found numerous threads with Hotspot errors, but none are similar to the one I am having. Thanks.
I do not know how to fix the built in hotspot.... BUT if you're rooted, why on earth would you actually pay Verizon for the hotspot feature when you can use Wifi Tether for Root just fine for free??
a.mcdear said:
I do not know how to fix the built in hotspot.... BUT if you're rooted, why on earth would you actually pay Verizon for the hotspot feature when you can use Wifi Tether for Root just fine for free??
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its still worth paying because the rezound only broadcast in ad-hoc mode and lots of devices wont see your phone or even connect because of that...my verizon hotspot connects perfectly to my wii and when i use a tether application( used a variety of apps from market) they will see but wont connect because the wii doesnt support ad-hoc..so in summary keep your verizon hotspot.
also i have had problems with the hotspot after maybe an hour or less the data throughput will stop and the only way for it to function is for a restart of the phone..VZW and HTC say its a software bug and "should" be fixed in ICS i presume..i think your problem is either your phone or the kernel..have you flashed any kernels?? if not then i would suggest you run a RUU and see if that fixes things and if it doesnt i would get a replacement..Hope i helped.
I paid out of desperation truthfully. I tried four versions of Wireless Tether and none of them worked. I also didn't want to pay my hotels $12 a night internet fee so it was a cheaper option for my week away from home. I tried some market apps with no luck too. Maybe the RUU is the way to go. It did work when I first got it, must've been a free period or something. Haven't tried it since til after I rooted. But I've not modified it in any way other than root.
I use the wifi-tether just fine,
I noticed when I had originally disabled the TetheringGuard apk it didn't startup right at all (would flicker, as you said),
I reenabled the tetheringguard that came on the phone and it worked great.
both wifi' and usb tethered.
good luck!
OK, I tried OpenGarden again and sort of got it to work. I can connect my work phone to it fine, but not my Xoom or laptop. I still cannot get Mobile Hotspots to work which is OK if I can figure out OpenGarden with my other devices. Any advice? By the way,hanks for the help so far.
Well, some more searching I found I needed the WPA supplicant file for my Xoom. Now that works too. Now if I can just get the laptop to be able to obtain an IP address I'll be set.
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rtc1036 said:
Well, some more searching I found I needed the WPA supplicant file for my Xoom. Now that works too. Now if I can just get the laptop to be able to obtain an IP address I'll be set.
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If it's a work laptop it might require wireless encryption which if I remember correctly doesn't work on the Rezound yet. Try USB tethering for that. Barnacle can do both. On a similar not, if you're using the latest and greatest wifi tether, check mss clamping and routing fix and it should work on the Rezound...just was using mine to my Ubuntu laptop this morning.
I DELETED TetheringGuard.apk and use Wifi Tether just fine on my phone. Thats really weird.. perhaps it wasn't properly frozen or something?
I use "Routing Fix" to make it work. "MSS Clamping" seems to have no affect one way or the other. Does anybody know what mss clamping means?
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rtc1036 said:
Well, some more searching I found I needed the WPA supplicant file for my Xoom. Now that works too. Now if I can just get the laptop to be able to obtain an IP address I'll be set.
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I wan't able to get my laptop to get an IP address from the phone either until I used the "Routing Fix" option in Wifi Tether for Root.
I feel like an idiot but everyone keeps mentioning this mms clamping and routing fix in WiFi tether. Two questions....1 exactly what app is this, and where do I find these settings. I and running ineffabilis v1.0 and it has wireless tether. I looked in barnacle and opengarden for these settings and nada...any help would be appreciated.
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a.mcdear said:
I DELETED TetheringGuard.apk and use Wifi Tether just fine on my phone. Thats really weird.. perhaps it wasn't properly frozen or something?
I use "Routing Fix" to make it work. "MSS Clamping" seems to have no affect one way or the other. Does anybody know what mss clamping means?
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I wan't able to get my laptop to get an IP address from the phone either until I used the "Routing Fix" option in Wifi Tether for Root.
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I don't know that MSS Clamping is the fix so much as the routing fix is. MSS Clamping fix I believe refers to MTU Discovery issues. I won't get into it but suffice it to say that checking the box is never a bad idea.
icy1899 said:
I feel like an idiot but everyone keeps mentioning this mms clamping and routing fix in WiFi tether. Two questions....1 exactly what app is this, and where do I find these settings. I and running ineffabilis v1.0 and it has wireless tether. I looked in barnacle and opengarden for these settings and nada...any help would be appreciated.
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Wifi tether which is the same app(probably different version). Wifi tether version 2.0.7 just works. Anything beyond that need the aforementioned "fixes" enabled.
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rtc1036 said:
Hey there, two nights ago I contacted VZW and turned on my Mobile Hotspot service. My Rezound is rooted, but nothing beyond that. I tried to get it to connect to my Xoom, but the service on my phone wouldn't start. I did a battery pull, turned off WiFi and Bluetooth and nothing works. The service appears to start, but then the tick box unchecks itself and on the main network page is says "error". I've called VZW and they don't seem to know what the problem is. Is anyone who else who has recently rooted and is using the Hotspot having the same problem? Heck even if you haven't does anyone have any ideas what could be causing the problem? I've searched the forums and the web and have found numerous threads with Hotspot errors, but none are similar to the one I am having. Thanks.
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Grab a file explorer (ES, Root, Astro) and check that tetheringguard.apk is still sitting in /system/app. That symptom is typical of when tetheringguard is disabled or removed.
I don't know what those settings are, but I know where they are. They are not in those two applications that you mentioned. They are settings in the Wireless Tether application for android. Google Wireless Tether for Android and its the top link. The explanation forbwhay those two settings are may be there as well.
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Hello XDA Developers,
I have an HTC thunderbolt, I'm running Cm7.1, the newest release that came out yesterday. My issue is that wifi or USB tethering do not work. Whether I connect usb tethering and enable the feature from the phone, or enable wifi tethering and connect through my laptop, the network connects, but then says no internet access and/or limited or no connectivity. My laptop connects to wifi internet fine.
I've had this problem for every iteration of CM7 for thunderbolt since June. Before moving to CM7, i remember trying tethering once or twice and it did not work. I've just decided now to try and get tethering working.
I've tried using the wi-fi tether app from code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list as well as barnacle wifi tether, both have the same problem.
My main questions would be:
1. Is there any reason I have overlooked as to why tethering does not work on my phone? Is there some new verizon block to tethering for root users? Are there any settings I could try to get this working?
2. Are there any known issues with CM7 and thunderbolt tethering?
3. It seems weird if it was a hardware issue since my laptop does actually connect to the phone, it just has no network connectivity.
Thanks!
I had a similar issue and fixed it by downloading the open garden wifi tethering app https://market.android.com/details?id=og.android.tether and changing the network to open on that app as well as the built in cm7 app. Then enable both apps and it should connect. Did for me.
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Hello XDA Developers,
I have an HTC thunderbolt, I'm running Cm7.1, the newest release that came out yesterday. My issue is that wifi or USB tethering do not work.
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Newest release came out about 20 minutes prior to your post CM7.1.1...check the rootz thread.
I've seen reports of this before. If memory recalls correctly, the devices weren't acquiring an IP correctly. Once you have it tethered, on the laptop/device try releasing and renewing your IP or disabling/enabling the adapter.
You are not the only person having this problem. I'm having this problem too and have not found a fix for it yet. I've found a pattern though, any ROM that I've loaded that was a build or based off of CM7, had the tethering problem. And as stated above, the problem about not acquiring and ip correctly is exactly what's happening.
Hopefully a dev or someone else can come along help resolve this problem. Apparently this problem is not very widespread as it seems that very few peeple have this problem.
Thank you everyone for your help.
keith.mcintyre26, I tried your suggestion of open garden wifi app, and it worked perfectly, just installed it and it worked. CM7 wifi tether still does not work though.
LowFatBlood said:
Thank you everyone for your help.
keith.mcintyre26, I tried your suggestion of open garden wifi app, and it worked perfectly, just installed it and it worked. CM7 wifi tether still does not work though.
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Glad to see you found a working solution. This did not work for me... Back to foyo or non CM7 based GB AOSP's...
giant22000 said:
Glad to see you found a working solution. This did not work for me... Back to foyo or non CM7 based GB AOSP's...
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I tried the app as well and It didn't work I am in a tricky area when it comes to data coverage though so I can't help but think that might be it? Unrelated: Sometimes I lose data coverage altogether (drops out, comes back, drops out, etc) when I'm in 4G coverage areas. Maybe the two are related,
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I tried the app as well and It didn't work I am in a tricky area when it comes to data coverage though so I can't help but think that might be it? Unrelated: Sometimes I lose data coverage altogether (drops out, comes back, drops out, etc) when I'm in 4G coverage areas. Maybe the two are related,
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I know this is not the problem where I live as I'm in full signal.
I just got onto this ROM, after being on BAMF Forever, forever, and LOVE IT. My only complaint and possibly a show-stopper -- Wi-Fi Tether doesn't work, and neither does the built-in tether app.
I've done a complete wipe. The client connects, but doesn't DHCP.
Any ideas?
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I just got onto this ROM, after being on BAMF Forever, forever, and LOVE IT. My only complaint and possibly a show-stopper -- Wi-Fi Tether doesn't work, and neither does the built-in tether app.
I've done a complete wipe. The client connects, but doesn't DHCP.
Any ideas?
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Quick update -- Open Garden works...
Strange... But I guess I'm all set
I had/have the same problem with cm7 and bamf1.86. I finally got cm7 tether last night using barnacle, but it was at .3 mbs. I have yet to top 1mbs. That was with 4g(or so it said.) I have tried the included wifi tether, usb tether, barnacle, and open garden. Nothing works properly on either rom. Signal was between -80 and at worst -90.
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Seems to be a common issue across newer roms lately for wifi tether.
I got mine fixed by downloading the newest experimental build.
Once installed go into settings, Check Disable wake lock, check wifi driver reload, also check routing fix. Furthermore, make sure you select the proper device, should be the first option once you open settings.
So now that we have permroot, is there a wireless tether app that works? I tried the one here:
http://www.jonamerica.com/technology/the-htc-rezound-root-guide/
But although it starts, I don't see the ssid on my laptop. I think perhaps infrastructure doesn't work with that. I'd prefer to avoid ad-hoc.
So has anyone had success with a particular market or apk for wireless tether?
Thanks in advance!
jkc120 said:
So now that we have permroot, is there a wireless tether app that works? I tried the one here:
http://www.jonamerica.com/technology/the-htc-rezound-root-guide/
But although it starts, I don't see the ssid on my laptop. I think perhaps infrastructure doesn't work with that. I'd prefer to avoid ad-hoc.
So has anyone had success with a particular market or apk for wireless tether?
Thanks in advance!
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Ive tried a couple versions of the usual Wireless Tether.apk, but I still only get wep as an option. Trying to find a way to get WPA2 to work.
I am using "Wireless Tether for Root Users" V2.0-7 and its working perfectly. None of the newer beta versions have worked correctly for me so far..
It seems to work in ad-hoc mode only though... but it works fine for me. I'm not using WPA either, I just leave it open with access control turned on.
Barnacle
I'm using Barnacle Wireless Tether from the app store and it's working EXCELLENT. Even brings over the 4G speed but is also working in Ad-hoc mode.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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Doesnt seem to be working for me, any tips?
Vashypooh said:
Doesnt seem to be working for me, any tips?
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Whats not working? The link or the app?
If its the link then try a differnet browser.
If its the app then make sure you go to settings and select MS Routing and Clamping. Something like that anyways...
scrosler said:
Whats not working? The link or the app?
If its the link then try a differnet browser.
If its the app then make sure you go to settings and select MS Routing and Clamping. Something like that anyways...
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The app, what version are you using?
Its not even showing up in wifi analyzer on another device as putting a signal out.
could always try "open garden" in the market its ad hoc though...
dragonrazorz said:
could always try "open garden" in the market its ad hoc though...
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No wifi modes work in infrastructure on the rezound is my understanding. Adhoc only.
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Tried the following:
Old Wireless Tether
New Wireless Tether
Barnacle
None will work. No signal comes out at all. The data counter will get to like .4kB and just freeze.
Yea, but i read that new wireless tether beta app, the dev was wanting to get it where it can support infrastructure mode, but only a few phones would be worked on....idk if its still in the works or not...
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scrosler said:
Whats not working? The link or the app?
If its the link then try a differnet browser.
If its the app then make sure you go to settings and select MS Routing and Clamping. Something like that anyways...
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I tried this but can't get the application to work. I also tried barnacle, Open Garden and Android Wifi Tether with no luck.
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Not sure what to tell you... I tried 3 versions, they all worked for me - IF I did not turn on encryption.
If I turn on encryption, none of them work.
Jason
JasonJoel said:
Not sure what to tell you... I tried 3 versions, they all worked for me - IF I did not turn on encryption.
If I turn on encryption, none of them work.
Jason
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Yeah, I had no issues at all with WiFi tether. It has worked on every single android device I have ever had. Optimus, Evo 4G, Evo 3D, and the Rezound. I have tried every single version he has made to boot! Never had any issues.
Could it be the device looking for the hook is not seeing it because its ad-hoc on here?
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Could it be the device looking for the hook is not seeing it because its ad-hoc on here?
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Some devices do and some dont detect ad-hoc networks. Until we get a custom kernel capable, and software to manipulate it, we're stuck with ad-hoc only, which works for like, 95% of devices that would need to connect to it.
Do iPads connect?
Conduitz said:
Some devices do and some dont detect ad-hoc networks. Until we get a custom kernel capable, and software to manipulate it, we're stuck with ad-hoc only, which works for like, 95% of devices that would need to connect to it.
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The kernel is plenty capable of infrastructure mode. I think its just the software.
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Do iPads connect?
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I do think ipads connect with ad-hoc.
EDIT: Yes I remember my wife connecting her iPad2 to an LG Optimus S running Wifi Tether (old old version)
Should, my ipod does
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Do iPads connect?
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Stock fires don't. There is an app called zt-180 ad-hoc switcher that let my fire connect somewhat. No secure sites though
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How do you share the connection with ad hoc? Never really used it before.
Hi, I'm using an unlocked Samsung i777 outside the US. But the fact that wifi tethering is not working. Every time when I try to enable it, it says "mobile data not available or invalid sim".
3G/HSDPA connecton fine and SIMcard has a data plan and I can even use usb tethering.
How can I make it work? Phone is rooted.
I am using hellraised stock Rom XWLA4. When was UCKH7 also not working.
In system/app have 3 app wifi 1.0, wifi sharing 1.0, wifi sharing manager 1.0. I tried to freeze them, no luck.
Thanks.
Either wifi tethering is broken on XWLA4 (I haven't played with it myself yet), or something about the CSC or apns-conf.xml doesn't work with your carrier.
Hellraiser is designed under the assumption that only AT&T customers would subject themselves to the carrier-mangling of the I777 and as such, includes an AT&T-tuned CSC. There's a possibility that you need to remove all of the CSC files from the Hellraiser zip and wipe/reflash. It's either that or XWLA4 is busted.
Hahah lol...dud even I had exactly the same concern. Its not a big problem Jus download FoxFi from Android Market and voila! It will take away ur pain It enables the WiFi hotspot tethering like a charm without any problem. Its free..Jus type the above name in Android market and install. Then open the app and touch on Activate WiFi hotspot. Its done. Let me know bout it. TC.
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Entropy512 said:
Either wifi tethering is broken on XWLA4 (I haven't played with it myself yet), or something about the CSC or apns-conf.xml doesn't work with your carrier.
Hellraiser is designed under the assumption that only AT&T customers would subject themselves to the carrier-mangling of the I777 and as such, includes an AT&T-tuned CSC. There's a possibility that you need to remove all of the CSC files from the Hellraiser zip and wipe/reflash. It's either that or XWLA4 is busted.
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You are making it more complicated for him. Its jus an app away bro. He is trying to go in his phones Settings->Wireless And Networks->Tethering and portable hotspot and then trying to enable it. Its not working. But by using FoxFi app its enabled and works perfectly
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You are making it more complicated for him. Its jus an app away bro. He is trying to go in his phones Settings->Wireless And Networks->Tethering and portable hotspot and then trying to enable it. Its not working. But by using FoxFi app its enabled and works perfectly
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Sory, not working! Showing "Fail to start Hotspot. Your phone is not yet supported by FoxFi".
Entropy512 said:
Either wifi tethering is broken on XWLA4 (I haven't played with it myself yet), or something about the CSC or apns-conf.xml doesn't work with your carrier.
Hellraiser is designed under the assumption that only AT&T customers would subject themselves to the carrier-mangling of the I777 and as such, includes an AT&T-tuned CSC. There's a possibility that you need to remove all of the CSC files from the Hellraiser zip and wipe/reflash. It's either that or XWLA4 is busted.
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You are the best!!! Thank You!!! Working fine!!!
gireeshtty9 said:
Hahah lol...dud even I had exactly the same concern. Its not a big problem Jus download FoxFi from Android Market and voila! It will take away ur pain It enables the WiFi hotspot tethering like a charm without any problem. Its free..Jus type the above name in Android market and install. Then open the app and touch on Activate WiFi hotspot. Its done. Let me know bout it. TC.
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You are making it more complicated for him. Its jus an app away bro. He is trying to go in his phones Settings->Wireless And Networks->Tethering and portable hotspot and then trying to enable it. Its not working. But by using FoxFi app its enabled and works perfectly
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Third-party tethering apps are not a solution unless there is no way to fix native tethering. Most of not all of them put the device into adhoc mode, which is incompatible with many devices.
Entropy512 said:
Third-party tethering apps are not a solution unless there is no way to fix native tethering. Most of not all of them put the device into adhoc mode, which is incompatible with many devices.
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I do agree, I have tried foxfi before but it will hang and force close uninstalled and reinstalled the app with same results. I have uninstalled tethering provision app on rooted stock ics but then again when I start the native wifi hotspot it just hang for several seconds the force close saying the application setting has stopped. Now I just remember installing this foxfi app again upon reading this thread and am now happy it works and I can now tether thru wifi hotspot with my phone. Having a solution to the native phone wifi hotspot though is pretty sweet. I don't know if the uninstalling of the tethering provision app has help but at least I have a functional wifi hotspot now.
gorgy76 said:
I do agree, I have tried foxfi before but it will hang and force close uninstalled and reinstalled the app with same results. I have uninstalled tethering provision app on rooted stock ics but then again when I start the native wifi hotspot it just hang for several seconds the force close saying the application setting has stopped. Now I just remember installing this foxfi app again upon reading this thread and am now happy it works and I can now tether thru wifi hotspot with my phone. Having a solution to the native phone wifi hotspot though is pretty sweet. I don't know if the uninstalling of the tethering provision app has help but at least I have a functional wifi hotspot now.
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I was searching for answers for my HotSpot problem and found this thread.....I'm piggy backing because it remains open even though maybe resolved - hope that is ok?
I couldn't seem to get my Hotspot to work and so I downloaded FoxFi. It seems to send a signal fine, and my iPad sees the SSID fine. My phone shows Connected: my mac address- duration - ipad's ip address but when I try to go to a web site my ipad show the following error dialog:
Cannot Open Page
Safari cannot open the page because it is not connected to the internet
Thoughts anyone?
Yer not asking us to help you trouble shoot something that isn't even running the Android operating system are you? Cause obviously that'd be silly to do in a forum like this. Does the tethering work with your computer? If so its a problem with the Apple product you're talking about and should be addressed in their forums.
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Yer not asking us to help you trouble shoot something that isn't even running the Android operating system are you? Cause obviously that'd be silly to do in a forum like this. Does the tethering work with your computer? If so its a problem with the Apple product you're talking about and should be addressed in their forums.
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Well, when i use my native Android Wi-Fi Hotspot the phone says it is an active hotspot and my iPad does connect, but I get the same error message when I try and browse the net:
Cannot Open Page
Safari cannot open the page because it is not connected to the internet
I would naturally prefer to use the native mode.....any help with that?
Thanks in advance
Dint work on my infuse 4g
gireeshtty9 said:
Hahah lol...dud even I had exactly the same concern. Its not a big problem Jus download FoxFi from Android Market and voila! It will take away ur pain It enables the WiFi hotspot tethering like a charm without any problem. Its free..Jus type the above name in Android market and install. Then open the app and touch on Activate WiFi hotspot. Its done. Let me know bout it. TC.
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You are making it more complicated for him. Its jus an app away bro. He is trying to go in his phones Settings->Wireless And Networks->Tethering and portable hotspot and then trying to enable it. Its not working. But by using FoxFi app its enabled and works perfectly
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""" Hi, i tried lots of things but it doesnt work. i download FoxFi app also but still unable to use Wifi Hotspot.."""
Please help......
fakhri said:
You are the best!!! Thank You!!! Working fine!!!
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Dear fakhri,
I have exactly the same problem, but I'm a total newbie in this fields. Can you let me know the correct procedure to solve this issue?
Thank you very much!
LC
Worked for me
Actually, FoxFi Worked for me, only thing is that i got the free version and it shuts down every 30 min i believe, and i have to re start it. very annoying.
Mine is i717 as well.:good::good:
blacksteel1988 said:
Actually, FoxFi Worked for me, only thing is that i got the free version and it shuts down every 30 min i believe, and i have to re start it. very annoying.
Mine is i717 as well.:good::good:
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i717? You're in the wrong forum bro, this is the i777.
Same problem
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You are the best!!! Thank You!!! Working fine!!!
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How did you do it ? I have the same problem . Is it possible you could instruct me in plain English to what these codes mean ?
First of all, sorry if this has been posted.
I just flashed the ICS meanROM yesterday and quickly realized the Wireless Tether did not work.....only the HotSpot worked on it would kick me off of 4G. I did some research and realized that this was a problem being experienced by many.
I came across a thread here on XDA on the Samsung forums and decided to try it out. What do you know? I have wireless tether working on my phone on 4G. Please note I am running meanROM, but supposedly, this works on all ICS roms. Apparently on our phones, if you set the device profile as an Evo 3D, it does not work properly. I take no credit for this, I got it from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522867
1) Download and install wireless tether from the market.
2) Set the device profile as "Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA" or "Generic ICS".
3) Enable routing fix and MMS clamping.
Enjoy!
rugedraw said:
First of all, sorry if this has been posted.
I just flashed the ICS meanROM yesterday and quickly realized the Wireless Tether did not work.....only the HotSpot worked on it would kick me off of 4G. I did some research and realized that this was a problem being experienced by many.
I came across a thread here on XDA on the Samsung forums and decided to try it out. What do you know? I have wireless tether working on my phone on 4G. Please note I am running meanROM, but supposedly, this works on all ICS roms. I take no credit for this, I got it from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522867
1) Download and install wireless tether beta 11.
2) Set the device profile as "Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA"
3) Enable routing fix and MMS clamping.
Enjoy!
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Most people just set it to "Generic ICS" profile. Pretty obvious profile to try.
Wifi Tether has worked on every ICS ROM I tried since day one. Even if you flashed the dreaded VM Firmware.
Also described in MeanROM ICS OP since he started it.
Generic ICS, mss clamping and routing fix worked for me. Not sure if the latter two are needed, but why mess with something now that it works.
I'm using WiFi tether beta as well.
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Tethering not working for me
mswlogo: You said tethering even works of you flashed the dreaded VM firmware.
I flashed the "dreaded VM" software and have not been able to use tethering since.
I have it set up properly, but when I try to start it, it just shows the spinning circle and it sticks like that , in other words it is perpetually trying to start. To the point that I have to force close it to get the app to stop. I have wiped cache and Davlik.
Is there a thread somewhere that will tell me how to get tethering working if I flashed the VM firmware. The threads I have seen all say that the VM firmware update has been known to break tethering. I am waiting for Unknownforce's firmware downgrade fix that is coming soon: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653777.
Until then I would love to get my tethering back. If you can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.
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By the way, I am s-off, H-Boot 1.4 and running Scott's CleanROM-ICS-DE Beta
mswlogo said:
Most people just set it to "Generic ICS" profile. Pretty obvious profile to try.
Wifi Tether has worked on every ICS ROM I tried since day one. Even if you flashed the dreaded VM Firmware.
Also described in MeanROM ICS OP since he started it.
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1) I didn't even know that profile existed in the app, but I agree......it is obvious and I would have tried it had I seen it.
2) Due to all the BS on these forums, I don't visit as much as I used to. I just signed on after a few weeks and noticed that there were a bunch of ICS roms available with4G and the camera working and was just excited to be able to flash one. I read about the VM issues, but didn't experience it since I never put that on my phone.
3) If it was listed in the meanROM OP, I must have read right over it. However, when I searched to find a fix, I found a lot of recent threads being started in many different forums were people were asking about wireless tether issues on ICS. When I came across this fix and saw it worked, I figured I'd post it and maybe it would help someone out.
beefydoc said:
mswlogo: You said tethering even works of you flashed the dreaded VM firmware.
I flashed the "dreaded VM" software and have not been able to use tethering since.
I have it set up properly, but when I try to start it, it just shows the spinning circle and it sticks like that , in other words it is perpetually trying to start. To the point that I have to force close it to get the app to stop. I have wiped cache and Davlik.
Is there a thread somewhere that will tell me how to get tethering working if I flashed the VM firmware. The threads I have seen all say that the VM firmware update has been known to break tethering. I am waiting for Unknownforce's firmware downgrade fix that is coming soon: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653777.
Until then I would love to get my tethering back. If you can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.
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By the way, I am s-off, H-Boot 1.4 and running Scott's CleanROM-ICS-DE Beta
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First thing I did after flashing VM Firmware and CleanROM ICS was test Wifi tether.
Wifi tether worked fine. But I lost VPN and that is how I discovered I lost it.
In the process of trying to get VM Firmware off my phone, it got worse and worse.
Until eventually I had no data at all.
So it depends where you're at with the Virgin Mobile Firmware Virus . If you still have Data I believe WIFI Tether should work fine with the correct settings.
Router Fix is required. MSS Clamp works either on or off but I set it on, I've seen in teh past when it was required too.
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mswlogo said:
First thing I did after flashing VM Firmware and CleanROM ICS was test Wifi tether.
Wifi tether worked fine. But I lost VPN and that is how I discovered I lost it.
In the process of trying to get VM Firmware off my phone, it got worse and worse.
Until eventually I had no data at all.
So it depends where you're at with the Virgin Mobile Firmware Virus . If you still have Data I believe WIFI Tether should work fine with the correct settings.
Router Fix is required. MSS Clamp works either on or off but I set it on, I've seen in teh past when it was required too.
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Thanks for the response. I actually just got it to work. I, like you, thought it must be a glitch bc of the VM firmware. So I did a clean install of the latest MeanRom ICS (v1.4). Once I got everything loaded back, I checked Wi-Fi Tether. It wouldn't work, but the app was not getting hung trying to start like before. It would start but no uoload/download data was registering and my wi-fi only tablet would see my phone but could not connect to it.
I read on a thread about CleanRom that SuperSU and Tether on ICS don't always play well together, so I cleared data on SuperSU and then disabled it and downloaded Superuser. Still no tether,so next I updated busy box (from 1.18.0 to 1.20.0). I then re-enabled SuperSU since it is cooked into MeanROM , then uninstalled Superuser. I ran WiFi Tether again regiving permissions bc I had cleared data on SuperSU and Voila, it is now working perfectly.
I honestly don't know it it was the act of disabling SuperSU clearing the settings,and then re-enabling it, or updating BusyBox, or all of the above in the right order. But it is working! Maybe this will help someone else.
I selected "Generic ICS Device" and it worked for me
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Works
Followed instructions and it worked like a charm... I also tried the Generic option too and it also works...
you may need to change your superuser app which worked for some
beefydoc said:
mswlogo: You said tethering even works of you flashed the dreaded VM firmware.
I flashed the "dreaded VM" software and have not been able to use tethering since.
I have it set up properly, but when I try to start it, it just shows the spinning circle and it sticks like that , in other words it is perpetually trying to start. To the point that I have to force close it to get the app to stop. I have wiped cache and Davlik.
Is there a thread somewhere that will tell me how to get tethering working if I flashed the VM firmware. The threads I have seen all say that the VM firmware update has been known to break tethering. I am waiting for Unknownforce's firmware downgrade fix that is coming soon: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1653777.
Until then I would love to get my tethering back. If you can point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it.[COLOR="Si
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[/COLOR]By the way, I am s-off, H-Boot 1.4 and running Scott's CleanROM-ICS-DE Beta
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Yup.......the generic device setting works, too. I'm running the version you can get on the market, too. I'm gold it helped somebody out. I'll update the OP.
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I have tried everything mentioned and still cannot get my computer to recognize the phones wi-fi. I have it set to generic ics, mss and routing fix enabled, and Ive tried every option in the setup method. My computer cant get any connection.
This is on an EVO 3D, running MeanROM ICS v.2.4
Any help would be great.
trance728 said:
I have tried everything mentioned and still cannot get my computer to recognize the phones wi-fi. I have it set to generic ics, mss and routing fix enabled, and Ive tried every option in the setup method. My computer cant get any connection.
This is on an EVO 3D, running MeanROM ICS v.2.4
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Long list here, but I am running the same ROM and same phone, here is what I did to get it to work:
Force Stop wifi tether (if it is running) in - Settings -> Apps -> Downloaded
Same screen clear cache and data
Uninstall wifi tether
Install using http://goo.gl/YJca6
Start wifi tether appilcation
Settings -> change to evo 3d profile
Start Tethering
Stop Tethering
Exit App
Start App
Settings -> change to generic ics profile
start tethering
stop tethering
settings -> enable routing fix and mms clamp
stop tethering
start tethering
Hope it works for you...
WiFi tether is not working for Virtuous Eclipse ROM
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For me Wireless Tether does not work too. I have installed a Sense 4 Rom on my device.
I have tried several settings but it never worked for me.
So i have downloaded Barnacle Wifi Tether APP from PlayStore. And voila it works for me on a Sense 4 rom.
In settings you need to check " Skip wpa_supplicant " an then it works. The only thing is, you can only set WPE key encryption.
Try it and give feedback....:good:
lowtide said:
Long list here, but I am running the same ROM and same phone, here is what I did to get it to work:
Force Stop wifi tether (if it is running) in - Settings -> Apps -> Downloaded
Same screen clear cache and data
Uninstall wifi tether
Install using http://goo.gl/YJca6
Start wifi tether appilcation
Settings -> change to evo 3d profile
Start Tethering
Stop Tethering
Exit App
Start App
Settings -> change to generic ics profile
start tethering
stop tethering
settings -> enable routing fix and mms clamp
stop tethering
start tethering
Hope it works for you...
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THANKS! Worked for me on CleanROM to tether my new Nexus 7
nismo95tt said:
THANKS! Worked for me on CleanROM to tether my new Nexus 7
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Can i use this method on my htc evo 3d gsm with custom rom predatorunity? Cause i had the sama problem cant use my wifi tether
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Sorta off-topic.
I have massive ping spikes when tethered and gaming on my PC.
Anyone else have/had the same problems? How did you fix it?
Strangely, Skype eliminates this issue entirely, but I can't Skype someone every time I want to do some gaming.
Any thoughts?
lowtide said:
Long list here, but I am running the same ROM and same phone, here is what I did to get it to work:
Force Stop wifi tether (if it is running) in - Settings -> Apps -> Downloaded
Same screen clear cache and data
Uninstall wifi tether
Install using http://goo.gl/YJca6
Start wifi tether appilcation
Settings -> change to evo 3d profile
Start Tethering
Stop Tethering
Exit App
Start App
Settings -> change to generic ics profile
start tethering
stop tethering
settings -> enable routing fix and mms clamp
stop tethering
start tethering
Hope it works for you...
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Do I have to restart the phone everytime I want to use tether?
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Tried all of the above recommendations and still cannot get WiFi Tether to work..
Tried Barnicle Wifi as well and am able to get a connection to my iPad - it gives it an IP address but cannot get out to any websites.
With the Wifi Tether only the Upload numbers are changing, the download part is stuck at 0.0.
Any thoughts?
Running MeanROM ICS v2.6 and Wifi Tether v 3.1 Beta 14
Note: I can enable Routing Fix but I do not see the option for MMS Clamp?
All your help is appreciated!
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joedaouddotcom said:
Tried all of the above recommendations and still cannot get WiFi Tether to work..
Tried Barnicle Wifi as well and am able to get a connection to my iPad - it gives it an IP address but cannot get out to any websites.
With the Wifi Tether only the Upload numbers are changing, the download part is stuck at 0.0.
Any thoughts?
Running MeanROM ICS v2.6 and Wifi Tether v 3.1 Beta 14
Note: I can enable Routing Fix but I do not see the option for MMS Clamp?
All your help is appreciated!
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EDIT:
Did some more research and was able to get it working using the following settings.. thanks to the user quoted:
Gazzuk said:
i got mine to work using the following:
Samsung Epic Touch 4G
Ad-hoc in setup method
checked Routing fix
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Using the Speed Test app on my iPad I am getting the following speeds (4G):
2.02 Mbps - D/L
1.37 Mbps - U/L
Is this normal? Anyone getting quicker speeds?
This is fine but seems a bit throttled for me.. I used to get speeds (in the same area on 4G) with my old Evo 4G at around 10-15 Mbps D/L!
Well, I got this working with the LTE and Transformer Prime tablet.
Download FoxFi app from here to your phone. It is not available in the Sprint Play Store (Sprint blocks it).
http://foxfi.com/bin/
Bluetooth tethering does not work, at least I couldn't get it working. However, wifi tethering to this HTC phone DOES work, even though the Play Store description indicates it doesn't,,
"Turns your Android phone into free WiFi Hotspot - no rooting or tether plan required. Just install and turn it on. Bluetooth mode works for all phones. WiFi mode currently works on most Samsung/Motorola/LG phones. WiFi mode does NOT work on Motorola Droid 1, Motorola Triumph, Samsung Admire, LG Revolution or any HTC phones, use Bluetooth mode instead."
After install, just launch the app, click "Activate Wifi Hotspot". Then, I connect from tablet to "AndroidAP", and I'm done.
A couple things. The FoxFi "Network Name" does not seem to matter. Mine defaulted to Android92 but the Transformer Prime still sees it as AndroidAP (no matter what I change it to on the phone). Also, the WPA2 security does not seem to work. If I enable it, the Transformer Prime never prompts for password entry, it just connects.
Try it out on your tablets, or laptops and let me know your results. Nothing is required to be installed on my tablet.
It works for me as well, however like you it doesn't matter what I rename the network, it still shows as AndroidAP on my WiFi device.
Also, even though I put in a WPA2 password, it still shows up as an open network with no password required to connect. So, this may not be great for airport use (which is mostly what I use it for) because everyone can just connect to your network with no password required.
I'm on my 3D waiting for my LTE and its the complete opposite. Bluetooth does and WiFi doesn't.
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I'd actually prefer the Bluetooth tethering to work. I'll play around with that some more tonight. I seem to get this Error Code 67 issue, which a Google Search indicates might be show stopper.
Also, I emailed the developer about this issues. See if that yields any response.
I agree about the open network issue. However, it would be fine for use in a car while driving and wanting to use a tablet instead of the phone.
Wifi Tether that worked on the OG Evo with Sense works fine on the Evo LTE. I downloaded it from the Play Store and chose Generic ICS as the setup. WPA/WPA2 encryption works and had no issues connecting to it and using it via wifi. I have not tested the BT connection.
gbh62 said:
Well, I got this working with the LTE and Transformer Prime tablet.
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Pardon my ignorance on this...do you guys have LTE out in Orlando?
Nevermind...I see you meant your EVO LTE.
I just took the Wifi Tether for Rooted users app from my EVO 3D and it worked fine.
What is in Play Store is NOT the same. You have to go to his web site to get the latest (which I think is still beta).
I knew the one on my EVO 3D worked on ICS.
I was running MeanROM ICS 1.4 and just grabbed it out of system/app or data/app from the .ZIP file for the ROM.
Set Profile to Generic ICS, Router Fix on, Clamping Fix on.
Oh what the heck, I uploaded it. This wifi tether app works on EVO LTE.
Just install it like a normal app by double clicking on it from a file browser on the phone.
If IE9 rename it to .ZIP rename it back to .apk.
mswlogo said:
I just took the Wifi Tether for Rooted users app from my EVO 3D and it worked fine.
What is in Play Store is NOT the same. You have to go to his web site to get the latest (which I think is still beta).
I knew the one on my EVO 3D worked on ICS.
I was running MeanROM ICS 1.4 and just grabbed it out of system/app or data/app from the .ZIP file for the ROM.
Set Profile to Generic ICS, Router Fix on, Clamping Fix on.
Oh what the heck, I uploaded it. This wifi tether app works on EVO LTE.
Just install it like a normal app by double clicking on it from a file browser on the phone.
If IE9 rename it to .ZIP rename it back to .apk.
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You got this working without rooting EVO LTE? I tried it with your download and my laptop didn't "see" my phone.
tntsjp said:
You got this working without rooting EVO LTE? I tried it with your download and my laptop didn't "see" my phone.
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Root required
mswlogo said:
Root required
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So why post in this thread?
mswlogo said:
Root required
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Okay.. I did get wifi tether to work when I had my EVO3D rooted.
I tried BT tether with FoxFi on new LTE without root and it gives me an error. Any suggestions anyone?
Thanks...
Foxfi works for me as well though I have the same security issues. So does this mean that htc has removed the "hotspot lock" from the lte? I tried the same foxfi app on a htc evo 4g and it gives the hotspot lock error.
wifi works for me now.. don't know why.. but I'm just happy it works
Sorry I didn't notice no root.
Also I can't understand why you wouldn't root.
It is the most simplest process and completely reversible.
I might even keep this root even if s-off is achieved.
mswlogo said:
Sorry I didn't notice no root.
Also I can't understand why you wouldn't root.
It is the most simplest process and completely reversible.
I might even keep this root even if s-off is achieved.
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I've been so tempted to root. Just don't want to void warranty. Can they tell if you rooted if you unroot?
tntsjp said:
I've been so tempted to root. Just don't want to void warranty. Can they tell if you rooted if you unroot?
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If you run the RUU, it's exactly like it was shipped.
If you don't run ruu, yes they can tell. If you do run ruu, they cannot tell.
It's pretty safe as far as warranty goes, unless you do something dumb, like bring it in rooted.
By the way sprint replaced my 3d under warranty with it s-off and saying virgin mobil. But I admit I was lucky.
tntsjp said:
Okay.. I did get wifi tether to work when I had my EVO3D rooted.
I tried BT tether with FoxFi on new LTE without root and it gives me an error. Any suggestions anyone?
Thanks...
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You can use Wireless tether if you download FoxFi directly from their website: foxfi.com/bin ... you can't use the one from Google Play. The one on Google Play won't work on HTC phones. I haven't tried BT tether, but WiFi tether works well on an unrooted phone -- except you can't seem to secure the connection. You can input an SSID Network name and a password into the app, but it shows up as unsecured and with the default name of AndroidAP. Must be something to do with the workaround they had to do to get past the lock HTC put on the phones.
mswlogo said:
Oh what the heck, I uploaded it. This wifi tether app works on EVO LTE.
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I have tried this (with root) but it doesn't seem to broadcast the network or show any data usage.
I also tried FoxFi in the OP but no luck either. Windows (7) see the network but it would show No Internet Connection, or at other times it would say Windows cannot connect to AndroidAP.
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mrnamster said:
I have tried this (with root) but it doesn't seem to broadcast the network or show any data usage.
I also tried FoxFi in the OP but no luck either. Windows (7) see the network but it would show No Internet Connection, or at other times it would say Windows cannot connect to AndroidAP.
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I had the same problem. I tried BT tether but didn't work either. I installed wifi tether (needs root) but I don't have root YET. Then installed PDA apps from market. Reboot phone, reboot computer because nothing seems to work. I'm not sure what helped but FoxFi works now for me.
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mrnamster said:
I have tried this (with root) but it doesn't seem to broadcast the network or show any data usage.
I also tried FoxFi in the OP but no luck either. Windows (7) see the network but it would show No Internet Connection, or at other times it would say Windows cannot connect to AndroidAP.
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If you have root, use wifi tether
I did but no luck.