Just got my AT&T Galaxy Note yesterday and saw that it has built in Hotspot functionality, you just need to have it on your AT&T plan for it to work.
So my question... is there a free app out there (for non rooted) that will allow you to do Wifi tethering even if you do not have it on your AT&T plan?
There's no WiFi tethering apps for a non-rooted phone. Your only options are the apps like Tether (clockworkmod's), PDANet, etc.
moviecouple said:
Just got my AT&T Galaxy Note yesterday and saw that it has built in Hotspot functionality, you just need to have it on your AT&T plan for it to work.
So my question... is there a free app out there (for non rooted) that will allow you to do Wifi tethering even if you do not have it on your AT&T plan?
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If you were rooted, you could use Titanium Back up to freeze AT&T's "TetheringManager" and it will allow you to use the built in tethering (USB and WiFi) for free.
AT&T might have the ability to notice it. I wouldn't worry about it too much. They usually give warning before and action.
Use FoxFi
Doesn't require root.
There's an app called FoxFi that seems to work well and doesn't require root or a tethering plan.
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There's no WiFi tethering apps for a non-rooted phone. Your only options are the apps like Tether (clockworkmod's), PDANet, etc.
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Foxfi. It's free. Never say never.and I might add...the Dev says it's for non-rooted phones only.
Foxfi works like a charm for me
faded03cobra said:
Foxfi works like a charm for me
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Foxfi works perfectly for my GB but not with leaks ICS.
Jamesyboy said:
Foxfi. It's free. Never say never.and I might add...the Dev says it's for non-rooted phones only.
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Actually Dev Says:
3. FoxFi is tested on non-rooted phones. If your phone has a rooted ROM it may or may not work.
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Works fine on my rooted stock.
sweetboy02125 said:
Foxfi works perfectly for my GB but not with leaks ICS.
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Works fine for me with ICS leak
faded03cobra said:
Works fine for me with ICS leak
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Used Collective ICS and not working
Sprint banned the app from the market, I am sure ATT and others will follow soon!
By the way, great app! +10
Bell charges a arm and leg here, hope they don't ban this app
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mr-bits.com said:
Sprint banned the app from the market, I am sure ATT and others will follow soon!
By the way, great app! +10
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At least it's out in the open now.. Even if it's banned you'll always be able to find it
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Why is it not working for all photon users? Yes I'm rooted....
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ejdavis said:
Why is it not working for all photon users? Yes I'm rooted....
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I don't know but I installed WiFi Tether 3.1 beta3 and it works great now.
atomb said:
I don't know but I installed WiFi Tether 3.1 beta3 and it works great now.
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i still have yet to be able to connect via wireless tether...no matter what version i use...
Using 3.0 pre 14 and it just works.
Maybe you guys should try and verify you are rooted....use root check from the market.
Thinking you are rooted and being rooted are 2 different things....no?
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I don't know but I installed WiFi Tether 3.1 beta3 and it works great now.
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I installed the market version of Wifi Tether (currently 2.0.7):
https://market.android.com/details?id=android.tether
It worked for me to a limited extent, but many features, including big ones like encryption and infrastructure mode aren't compatible with the Photon.
here is the link to the beta that isn't in the market yet. Works perfect and has encryption as well as other bells and whistles.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
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Why is it not working for all photon users? Yes I'm rooted....
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What are you trying to connect with?
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atomb said:
here is the link to the beta that isn't in the market yet. Works perfect and has encryption as well as other bells and whistles.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
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Doesn't seem to work for me.. (connecting from tablet...)
Seems to work, but I can't see the network..
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Connecting to Gateway laptop and O know the difference between rooted and not rooted. This problem is common for many users...
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Most android tablets can't connect to adhoc networks. The photon creates a adhoc network. You have to root your tablet and change the wpa_supplicant file. Search the tablet forums for "wpa_supplicant" instructions.
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Why is it not working for all photon users? Yes I'm rooted....
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The transmit power is set to 0mw as default.....you have to go to settings to start transmitting and recieving.....i set it to friggin 30mw and it worked fine
Thank you!! I've been looking for a good tethering app with my new Photon, and haven't had much success in finding one that works - looking forward to trying this one out!
=)
Interesting that I never noticed this before but I got a No Access Control message when I start Wireless tether.
"Sorry but your kernal does not have all necessary features for the Access Control feature of this application. Access Control will be disabled."
Was using Beta 2 but downloaded the Beta 4 version. After seeing that message I hit ignore and never saw it again.
Anyone else see that message.
TS
OK - so I got it to work - it turns out that some windows 7 drivers are buggy as hell - especially for the intel wireless network cards - I installed a different driver (a generic one as opposed to the actual driver for my wifi card) and tethering now works.
Doesn't wifi tether for root have an infrastructure mode option? I thought it did.
Edit: Nope, it doesn't. Also can't use access control options at this time.
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I acutaly liked the 2.2 motoblur launcher. or whatever was on it before the gingerbread update the in store phone had that and when I got my phone it had already been updated to gingerbread:/ I know I can have like launcher pro and such but I liked the older moto blur
There is no way to downgrade back to 2.2(Froyo) so you'll have to use a 3rd party launcher and try to theme to look similar.
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I acutaly liked the 2.2 motoblur launcher. or whatever was on it before the gingerbread update the in store phone had that and when I got my phone it had already been updated to gingerbread:/ I know I can have like launcher pro and such but I liked the older moto blur
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You can flash a fruitcake from the dev forum to downgrade assuming you have an unlocked bootloader
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That is another way but then he would be stuck on Froyo instead of GB. I think he just wants the Launcher "look".
EDIT: Sorry, my fault, I just remembered I mentioned downgrading first. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend it.
Alcapone263 said:
You can flash a fruitcake from the dev forum to downgrade assuming you have an unlocked bootloader
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live4nyy said:
That is another way but then he would be stuck on Froyo instead of GB. I think he just wants the Launcher "look".
EDIT: Sorry, my fault, I just remembered I mentioned downgrading first. Regardless, I wouldn't recommend it.
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I have one more ? what about tethering? I got it for one month. But if I get the 2gb plan and tethered would they say anything//?
I don't really understand what you're asking...
Are you talking about "root" tethering? I'm pretty sure it's safe to do.
hyelton said:
I have one more ? what about tethering? I got it for one month. But if I get the 2gb plan and tethered would they say anything//?
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live4nyy said:
I don't really understand what you're asking...
Are you talking about "root" tethering? I'm pretty sure it's safe to do.
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Well no. I ment by Tethering with the 2GB data plan instead of paying for the 4gb tethering plan
If you do not have the 4GB plan the only way to tether is by rooting or using something like PDANet.
hyelton said:
Well no. I ment by Tethering with the 2GB data plan instead of paying for the 4gb tethering plan
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If you do not have the 4GB plan the only way to tether is by rooting or using something like PDANet.
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oh. well if I root. Would they catch on that I tether?
After seeing people ask for a decent voice guided navigation app, I pulled the Telenav APK from my backups to share. It was posted waaay back in the early Captivate days. It's a free and legit version for basic functionality, which is plenty for navigation. It works the same as the AT&T Navigator app included in the stock phone from AT&T, but this one doesn't want to charge you $10 just for trying out the free stuff. You can upgrade to additional features for $10/month through Telenav, but there really is no need. It works just fine in basic mode.
Enjoy - slap the thanks button if this helps
Thanks for the app. I'm going to give it a try tomorrow....
google
Is it better than google navigator?
Depends on what u consider better. Better graphics and voice. Same performance. Heavier use of battery though.
<insert witty signature here>
Waze till I die.
Still got a thanks from me though
LiquidArrogance said:
Waze till I die.
Still got a thanks from me though
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I use WAZE, and seem to be ranked as 195 in the state. BUT, I tired the navigation, it works ok, but too many loops.
I would be going down a street and all for no reason it says go in this subdivision and loop around and come back out. - of course I was smart enough to see that trick.
Still goona use WAZE because of the other users posting where the cops are hiding.
You need to be rooted to use this right?
ukic said:
You need to be rooted to use this right?
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nope, just install normally. Make sure you have Unknown Sources checked though
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nope, just install normally. Make sure you have Unknown Sources checked though
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Ty for the file and quick reply
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After seeing people ask for a decent voice guided navigation app, I pulled the Telenav APK from my backups to share. It was posted waaay back in the early Captivate days. It's a free and legit version for basic functionality, which is plenty for navigation. It works the same as the AT&T Navigator app included in the stock phone from AT&T, but this one doesn't want to charge you $10 just for trying out the free stuff. You can upgrade to additional features for $10/month through Telenav, but there really is no need. It works just fine in basic mode.
Enjoy - slap the thanks button if this helps
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Thanks for this! I had a question. Has anybody tried to 'trick' Market so we are able to download this:
https://market.android.com/details?...sImNvbS50ZWxlbmF2LmFwcC5hbmRyb2lkLnNwcmludCJd
This is V7.1.1 (different from the one they call TeleNav GPS Navigator for TMO) and is available to Sprint users. This version has some 'nice' Widgets (equivalent to that of AT&T Telenav) that V6.2.6201121 doesn't have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMiCL6hV85Q
I am wondering if this will still work on the AT&T network...and, we wouldn't have to pay a ridiculous monthly fee?
Any thoughts?
thekrush said:
Thanks for this! I had a question. Has anybody tried to 'trick' Market so we are able to download this:
https://market.android.com/details?...sImNvbS50ZWxlbmF2LmFwcC5hbmRyb2lkLnNwcmludCJd
This is V7.1.1 (different from the one they call TeleNav GPS Navigator for TMO) and is available to Sprint users. This version has some 'nice' Widgets (equivalent to that of AT&T Telenav) that V6.2.6201121 doesn't have.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMiCL6hV85Q
I am wondering if this will still work on the AT&T network...and, we wouldn't have to pay a ridiculous monthly fee?
Any thoughts?
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Installing that one from market now.
Edit: 7.1 installed and working flawless, no issues even traffic update works on free version. 7.1 is quite nice.
godfirst said:
Installing that one from market now.
Edit: 7.1 installed and working flawless, no issues even traffic update works on free version. 7.1 is quite nice.
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Well post the apk will ya?
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godfirst said:
Installing that one from market now.
Edit: 7.1 installed and working flawless, no issues even traffic update works on free version. 7.1 is quite nice.
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Awesome! Can you provide the steps on what you edited on the build.prop file or even better, can you upload the 7.1.1 apk? Its 'free' so it shouldn't be an issue. Thanks again!
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Awesome! Can you provide the steps on what you edited on the build.prop file or even better, can you upload the 7.1.1 apk? Its 'free' so it shouldn't be an issue. Thanks again!
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Sure, the funny thing is I didn't have to edit anything, the link for 7.1 stated previously directed me to it in the market and allowed me to install.
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Sure, the funny thing is I didn't have to edit anything, the link for 7.1 stated previously directed me to it in the market and allowed me to install.
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I cannot figure out how to use the free version. Any tips?
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I cannot figure out how to use the free version. Any tips?
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Same here...it just exits out...when I click on No Thanks to the premium version?!
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thekrush said:
Same here...it just exits out...when I click on No Thanks to the premium version?!
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That's weird, are you rooted? I haven't rooted my note yet. Try erasing your data that was created within the app, by going to applications, manage apps and click on telenav as if you were going to uninstall and click clear data and try opening again.
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That's weird, are you rooted? I haven't rooted my note yet. Try erasing your data that was created within the app, by going to applications, manage apps and click on telenav as if you were going to uninstall and click clear data and try opening again.
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Still does the same thing. The old version originally posted works however.
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btothec said:
Still does the same thing. The old version originally posted works however.
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I am getting the same behavior as btothec as well. I am wondering how you were able to download in the first place godfirst? Normally, we (AT&T users) can't see this app in the AppStore as it is blocked...I found it via the Market.Android.Com site.
And, if you haven't rooted yet, you must have both AT&T Navigator AND Telenav installed at the same time (ex. AT&T Navigator exists on system/app folder)? Are you sure you aren't subscribed to the service (now)?
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I am getting the same behavior as btothec as well. I am wondering how you were able to download in the first place godfirst? Normally, we (AT&T users) can't see this app in the AppStore as it is blocked...I found it via the Market.Android.Com site.
And, if you haven't rooted yet, you must have both AT&T Navigator AND Telenav installed at the same time (ex. AT&T Navigator exists on system/app folder)? Are you sure you aren't subscribed to the service (now)?
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No Im not subscribed. I cannot find the app due to it being blocked but because of the link to it that was posted earlier I was able to download. Now the number I have from att was ported over from when I had sprint, and my data is still stored with my number from when I had the free service with sprint. I even have the ability to look at my recent destinations which was taken when I was with sprint last summer.
Is there a hotspot tethering app that still works after the 4.3 OTA update?
(rooting not permitted on my phone due to work requirement)
Thanks!
Nop
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Nop
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Is that no as in "not yet" or "never" ???
My guess is gonna be a never. I don't see how an app that doesn't use root access can bypass the Verizon check. If I remember what I read correctly that change resided in the framework-res.apk
If rooted/unlocked then yes there is a mod which enables the native tethering
I just try pdanet and it works! just download them in your pc and phone follow the instructions on your pc and boom! Good luck
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vladimirtm said:
I just try pdanet and it works! just download them in your pc and phone follow the instructions on your pc and boom! Good luck
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Thanks! However, pdanet can't use it to tether to a Smart TV, Roku, or satellite HD DVR.
why not? you can set it up to work wireless
badkitties said:
Thanks! However, pdanet can't use it to tether to a Smart TV, Roku, or satellite HD DVR.
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jellyhead said:
If rooted/unlocked then yes there is a mod which enables the native tethering
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where is this Mod, I havent been able to find it. Im rooted and have tried the program Wifi Tether but get errors, could you give a link to this mod?
Thanks
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why not? you can set it up to work wireless
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They curb-stomped the Foxfi feature
---------- Post added at 11:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:51 AM ----------
--The site doesnt mention if it reflects the new Android update...and they don't seem to care for inquiries. I'm hesitant to keep installing things that may or may not work
Amigahd said:
where is this Mod, I havent been able to find it. Im rooted and have tried the program Wifi Tether but get errors, could you give a link to this mod?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48315091&postcount=245
Wait, so with 4.3 I can't use mobile hotspot even if I have the the hotspot on my plan?
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Foots said:
Wait, so with 4.3 I can't use mobile hotspot even if I have the the hotspot on my plan?
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Yes you can. Pre 4.3 you could use several apps to access the native Hotspot feature with out having to actually have the service. With the 4.3 update all these apps are now broken and there's a message saying you're not subscribed to the Hotspot service.
Awesome thanks for providing the link. Can this be flashed on a stock rom with locked bootloader? I allowed my phone to do the OTA update not thinking about the bootloader lock :? grrrrr. I did get the phone rooted just not unlocked. If odin or stock recovery wont work any idea as to how I could get it on the ohone. Maybe ADB?
I had thought the courts and the FCC had ruled that Verizon couldn't charge it's customers an extra fee for using hotspot anymore. Can anyone confirm/deny?
mrwormburn said:
I had thought the courts and the FCC had ruled that Verizon couldn't charge it's customers an extra fee for using hotspot anymore. Can anyone confirm/deny?
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It was the FCC, and it only applies to people that have a data cap. VZ is still allowed to charge unlimited data folks.
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Awesome thanks for providing the link. Can this be flashed on a stock rom with locked bootloader? I allowed my phone to do the OTA update not thinking about the bootloader lock :? grrrrr. I did get the phone rooted just not unlocked. If odin or stock recovery wont work any idea as to how I could get it on the ohone. Maybe ADB?
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Anyone have an answer for this?
Thanks.
vortmax said:
Anyone have an answer for this?
Thanks.
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You need a custom recovery to flash that file, and you need an unlocked bootloader(or bootstrap method) to load one onto the phone.
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You need a custom recovery to flash that file, and you need an unlocked bootloader(or bootstrap method) to load one onto the phone.
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Thanks for the clarification. Is there a way to manually install the files from the package via root explorer?
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Thanks for the clarification. Is there a way to manually install the files from the package via root explorer?
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I'd have to defer to someone like runandhide that posted the file, as I have no experience with that.
On my phone before last (GS3) I was able to share my computer internet connection via USB. It was called reverse tether but I believe I had to root to enable.
Has anyone had any luck achieving this functionality on the Z3v with or without root?
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Foxfi and pdanet work
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Foxfi and pdanet work
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Do they require root? Never understood why this isn't a standard feature, it's just like using WiFi except wired.
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tbtregenza said:
Do they require root? Never understood why this isn't a standard feature, it's just like using WiFi except wired.
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standard features are decided according to their to their abundant usage. If maximum users need it, then it will be standard.
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We are talking about REVERSE tether, which means that we want to use a computer internet connection to have internet on the phone.
It SHOULD be a standard feature as it is so easy to implement ! Some older version of android were allowing this easily and some phone maker were puting this as an option, now it's a hassle with LP !
Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632471
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287494
tiliarou said:
We are talking about REVERSE tether, which means that we want to use a computer internet connection to have internet on the phone.
It SHOULD be a standard feature as it is so easy to implement ! Some older version of android were allowing this easily and some phone maker were puting this as an option, now it's a hassle with LP !
Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632471
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287494
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Thanks for info. Bummer these all require root but I'll probably bite the bullet and root soon. My company doesn't allow WiFi and I'd like to save data while at work.
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Thanks for info. Bummer these all require root but I'll probably bite the bullet and root soon. My company doesn't allow WiFi and I'd like to save data while at work.
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That is also my purpose as we don't have wifi at work. I tried on a Z3 stock rom LP 5.0.1 and it's not working... Could be because my internet connection has to go through an http proxy
Hi!
I was also looking for a way to reverse tether on my unrooted device. I could not find anything, so I developed my own solution, ReverseTethering NoRoot. Thread over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/u/best-apps/app-reversetethering-noroot-t3316716