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Has anyone tried tethering with the unlimited data plan just released Sept 5?
In this plan your not allowed to tether but maybe with hasoons hack?
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fcpelayo said:
Has anyone tried tethering with the unlimited data plan just released Sept 5?
In this plan your not allowed to tether but maybe with hasoons hack?
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It should be the same as with the previous data plan. Im sure the workarounds still work. Try this app, I've been using it without issues: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...S5nb29nbGVjb2RlLmFuZHJvaWQud2lmaS50ZXRoZXIiXQ..
I'm about to try the wifi tether app, though I would make note to use https sites and avoid plain http as much as possible.
Not working for me my device doesn't show up
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Wifi tether app is working perfect for me, using it atm, about to do a speed test.
ce3jay said:
It should be the same as with the previous data plan. Im sure the workarounds still work. Try this app, I've been using it without issues: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...S5nb29nbGVjb2RlLmFuZHJvaWQud2lmaS50ZXRoZXIiXQ..
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From what I remembered the last time I used WiFi tether apps I couldn't access secured sites. But this was about a year ago.
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I'm about to try the wifi tether app, though I would make note to use https sites and avoid plain http as much as possible.
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this would defeat my doubt about https (secure sites) but why do you say avoid plain http? T-mobile being able to detect if you are tethering where secure sites would be protected and no one can tell what you are doing?
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Not working for me my device doesn't show up
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Now I'm confused, works or no works lol. Remember this is with the new unlimited data plan and using whatever hacks (most likely hasoons) available.
On another note have you guys tried the old original WiFi tether app from google.code something. I Haven't been up to date.
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fcpelayo said:
From what I remembered the last time I used WiFi tether apps I couldn't access secured sites. But this was about a year ago.
this would defeat my doubt about https (secure sites) but why do you say avoid plain http? T-mobile being able to detect if you are tethering where secure sites would be protected and no one can tell what you are doing?
Now I'm confused, works or no works lol. Remember this is with the new unlimited data plan and using whatever hacks (most likely hasoons) available.
On another note have you guys tried the old original WiFi tether app from google.code something. I Haven't been up to date.
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Okay to answer all your questions.
1. It can access all sites.
2. Yes tmo apparently detect unpaid tethering via the pc useragent on http sites but since they pry into https as it is a secure protocol, they can't detect those but I just used all the various protocols without any issues.
3. Yes it works via the wifi tether app from the play store, it does work via the default tether app on some devices but the newer devices they set it to check your data plan for hotspot, but the wifi tether app gets around that and works fine and no I didn't modify anything, I'm on the stock apn, etc.
Yes I do have the true unlimited plan as well.
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Okay to answer all your questions.
1. It can access all sites.
2. Yes tmo apparently detect unpaid tethering via the pc useragent on http sites but since they pry into https as it is a secure protocol, they can't detect those but I just used all the various protocols without any issues.
3. Yes it works via the wifi tether app from the play store, it does work via the default tether app on some devices but the newer devices they set it to check your data plan for hotspot, but the wifi tether app gets around that and works fine and no I didn't modify anything, I'm on the stock apn, etc.
Yes I do have the true unlimited plan as well.
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Thank you very much dk! Imma call and make the switch right now !
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Thank you very much dk! Imma call and make the switch right now !
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NP buddy.
So I called and like always we seem to know more than the reps. Somehow that always seems to amaze me :screwy:
Anyways they said since I'm throttled it won't take effect until my new month starts. Which is the 8 so I can wait. But imma try again tomorrow with another rep
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So I called and like always we seem to know more than the reps. Somehow that always seems to amaze me :screwy:
Anyways they said since I'm throttled it won't take effect until my new month starts. Which is the 8 so I can wait. But imma try again tomorrow with another rep
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Ignore the throttled comment, buddy of mine was but still got it and his throttled lifted, mine said 4.2gb used of 5gb for a bit then i kicked in properly and I was suddenly completely unlimited, no highspeed cap.
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I throttled to and I changed my plan got 4g in minutes
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Tethering works . Just do hassoobs trick.
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Please don't do any crazy downloading or torrents lol Going to have tmobile Hound all of us if they catch on.
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Goten310 said:
Please don't do any crazy downloading or torrents lol Going to have tmobile Hound all of us if they catch on.
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Actually everyone is doing crazy downloading, the thing about the wifi tether third party app is that it shows your device as being the user of the data and not it being tethered the way the on board hot spot option would, that's why I opt for the third party app than just a fix, that way they can't block your tethering since it's your device showing up on the network and not a pc, imo.
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Actually everyone is doing crazy downloading, the thing about the wifi tether third party app is that it shows your device as being the user of the data and not it being tethered the way the on board hot spot option would, that's why I opt for the third party app than just a fix, that way they can't block your tethering since it's your device showing up on the network and not a pc, imo.
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What app u using ?
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The one that hasoon has posted on his how to fix tmobile tethering thread.
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So today i set up the fix for tethering that hasoons posted but i did not use it. just set it up only. then right now that I am home from work I am tethering with to my laptop but using the mobile hotspot that comes with the phone. I have the nrg rom stock. I thought that if I used that stock tethering app it wouldnt work? this is weird...
I have AT&T Note with stock ICS (rooted of course). I tried many different tethering apps and so far none of them works. I have tried, for example,
- FoxFi
- Wifi Tether for rooted user 2.3-beta1
I tried to change the configuration, such as these:
- Change Device Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
- Change Setup Method: Netd (master) - DO NOT use Netd-ndc
The problem is that the tethering starts, other device (laptop, tablets, etc.) can see the hotspot network, but it's either:
- No traffic sent
- Network is slow, like 0.1Kbps
I know it's not the Note or the other devices connecting to it, because:
- When tethering is running (FoxFi, Wifi Tether, etc.) I can still browse the Internet from the Note (not from other device) just fine
- All the other devices (laptop, tablets) can connect to the Internet when connected to other Wifi (home network, Clear hotspot, etc.)
So which one works for you?
I'm non rooted ICS and FoxFi has always worked for me. Have you tried the new version? It limits how long free users can use the app (not sure how much) but it might be worth a shot...
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lschuman said:
I'm non rooted ICS and FoxFi has always worked for me. Have you tried the new version? It limits how long free users can use the app (not sure how much) but it might be worth a shot...
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Did you sideload FoxFi? It's no longer shown from Google Play app in the Note, I only see the Key App ($6).
Do you not have the tether built into your rom? I have always just used the "stock" tethering under setings menu.
amhatter said:
Do you not have the tether built into your rom? I have always just used the "stock" tethering under setings menu.
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I thought this is only of you have the tethering plan with the carrier? Wouldnt they force me to pay for the tethering plan if I use the built in app?
I don't tether much, just in emergency like in airport.
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lanwarrior said:
Did you sideload FoxFi? It's no longer shown from Google Play app in the Note, I only see the Key App ($6).
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Hello, go here: www.foxfi.com/bin
This will download the latest version of Foxfi to your Note. It does state that there are some limits to free usage but I don't know if that means it cuts you off after fifteen minutes or what. I also have a previous apk of Foxfi somewhere in my Note's download folder that doesn't mention a need to upgrade to the paid version.
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I thought this is only of you have the tethering plan with the carrier? Wouldnt they force me to pay for the tethering plan if I use the built in app?
I don't tether much, just in emergency like in airport.
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What plan are you on?
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Tomdg07 said:
What plan are you on?
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Normal $30 plan / month... "unlimited" data for use on the Note. AT&T told me tethering cost another $20 / month.
I just freeze "Tether Manager" with TiBu and it works perfect..
*Seems I didn't.. don't see tether manager in my list anymore.. I suppose it just works for me..
Say it, Don't spray it.
lanwarrior said:
I have AT&T Note with stock ICS (rooted of course). I tried many different tethering apps and so far none of them works. I have tried, for example,
- FoxFi
- Wifi Tether for rooted user 2.3-beta1
I tried to change the configuration, such as these:
- Change Device Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
- Change Setup Method: Netd (master) - DO NOT use Netd-ndc
The problem is that the tethering starts, other device (laptop, tablets, etc.) can see the hotspot network, but it's either:
- No traffic sent
- Network is slow, like 0.1Kbps
I know it's not the Note or the other devices connecting to it, because:
- When tethering is running (FoxFi, Wifi Tether, etc.) I can still browse the Internet from the Note (not from other device) just fine
- All the other devices (laptop, tablets) can connect to the Internet when connected to other Wifi (home network, Clear hotspot, etc.)
So which one works for you?
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Freeze/delete tethering manager, then use the system tethering, or use a AOSP ROM, or one with FJMod
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lanwarrior said:
Normal $30 plan / month... "unlimited" data for use on the Note. AT&T told me tethering cost another $20 / month.
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Lucky bastard
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Not that lucky; I had an unlimited plan too. AT&T began throttling after unlimited plans went over 3gb. I never did but I knew someone who was throttled. It took two minutes to open a text email.
Don't take this as criticism of AT&T, everyone throttles now except for Sprint. And I've had nothing but great experiences with their phone and data service, customer service, etc. I really like AT&T but didn't have a need for their unlimited plan anymore. I'd rather pay $10 if I go over 3gb than be throttled.
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I've been throttled once, and it wasn't that bad - the speed would be normal for the first few moments of a connection and the slow down. So small data transfers were fine, but streaming video etc. was not.
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I use the one built into my room on cm10. Works perfect. At&t hasn't throttled me nor have they added a tethering plan. Everything works very perfectly.
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Not that lucky; I had an unlimited plan too. AT&T began throttling after unlimited plans went over 3gb. I never did but I knew someone who was throttled. It took two minutes to open a text email.
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That's weird. When I've been throttled, it's never messed with my emails and text messages
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Oh man! I just remembered my colleague was on T Mobile. That was insane, render your phone useless throttling. Good to know AT&T leaves some basic functions alone with its throttling. I may be in the minority but I really like AT&T and have always been well served by them.
While a part of me really dislikes the idea of throttling I can understand how some people killed it for us moderate users: another colleague of mine used to stream Netflix all the time, download torrent files and tether to his laptop constantly at home. One month he used more than 80GB.
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lschuman said:
AT&T began throttling after unlimited plans went over 3gb. I never did but I knew someone who was throttled.
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It's actually 5GB for our LTE Notes. The older 3G plans are 3GB. Personally I don't want to pay another dime, and I rarely go over about 3.5-4GB/month, but the one time I did, I'm glad I still had data without having to pay another $10 just to get a few MB additional (I barely went over).
I am currently stuck on the update without root like many.. but the main reason I root is for tether for my unlimited account.. I downloaded and paid for foxfi (now also pdanet) and it obviously didn't work a few weeks back.. however a new update today and the wifi hotspot works.. creates a vpn to work, but I am currently on it now.. update says for the maxx hd and others doesn't list the dna but I can confirm it works.. maybe worth the 5 bucks to someone here. Just a heads up.. (created this account just for this thread, I usually only lurk)
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I am currently stuck on the update without root like many.. but the main reason I root is for tether for my unlimited account.. I downloaded and paid for foxfi (now also pdanet) and it obviously didn't work a few weeks back.. however a new update today and the wifi hotspot works.. creates a vpn to work, but I am currently on it now.. update says for the maxx hd and others doesn't list the dna but I can confirm it works.. maybe worth the 5 bucks to someone here. Just a heads up.. (created this account just for this thread, I usually only lurk)
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if it works, its worth it. Vz currently won't let me hotspot at all (grandfather unlimited)
orateam said:
if it works, its worth it. Vz currently won't let me hotspot at all (grandfather unlimited)
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OP is also on grandfathered unlimited.
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Great news. Finally! I'll try it.
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I have the DNA, and an unlimited plan. By default, when you try to tether up it will tell you to call your carrier to subscribe. You can do it, but you need to be rooted. If you are rooted then install the Android Wifi Tether app from here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Once you run the app use the following settings:
Device-Profile: Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
Setup-Method: Auto
Enable "WiFi-driver reload"
Enable "Routing fix"
This should get you up and going.
But we're not rooted. This is "tether without root" discussion. If you're rooted, sure, you can use wifi tether no problem. The problem is to tether without root.
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If you get the latest wireless tether beta from Google there is an option for non root tether. I haven't been able to test it because I'm rooted but someone should try it.
It just uses the native tether framework. So Vzw can throttle it
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kaliblazin707 said:
It just uses the native tether framework. So Vzw can throttle it
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And charge for it
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kaliblazin707 said:
It just uses the native tether framework. So Vzw can throttle it
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I forgot if I looked it up or not, but this throttling term, what exactly does it mean?
And how likely are you to lose your grandfathered unlimited plan by tethering?
nived09 said:
I forgot if I looked it up or not, but this throttling term, what exactly does it mean?
And how likely are you to lose your grandfathered unlimited plan by tethering?
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You won't lose it. And throttling is a server-side limit on your data throughput. Meaning really slow speeds
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You won't lose it. And throttling is a server-side limit on your data throughput. Meaning really slow speeds
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Really? You'll never lose it based on your usage? I've read otherwise and people saying that you'll be fine, so I've just been confused.
I currently use Clockwork tether until I can get rooted and use the wifi tether, decent app, reliable and good speeds.
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Really? You'll never lose it based on your usage? I've read otherwise and people saying that you'll be fine, so I've just been confused.
I currently use Clockwork tether until I can get rooted and use the wifi tether, decent app, reliable and good speeds.
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Nope you won't ever lose It. Some people in here use several hundred gigs a month. As long as your rooted you won't get charged/throttled either
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kaliblazin707 said:
Nope you won't ever lose It. Some people in here use several hundred gigs a month. As long as your rooted you won't get charged/throttled either
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Well that is great news xD!
I actually went to the VZW store in the mall where I live to activate my dna since I needed a new sim,
and they decided to look at my data usuage, I was kind of nervous and the new person was being trained by the
manager and the new person was like "... You used 100gigs last month?" and the manager looked and said "I'm going
to give you a high five for that, that's the new store record here". Definitely a funny day and we continued to talk about
the phone, tethering and JTAG.
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Nope you won't ever lose It. Some people in here use several hundred gigs a month. As long as your rooted you won't get charged/throttled either
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But the more people who exploit their unlimited data by tethering huge amounts of data the sooner Verizon will force everyone off unlimited data.
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But the more people who exploit their unlimited data by tethering huge amounts of data the sooner Verizon will force everyone off unlimited data.
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From what I have read is that they can cancel your unlimited data if you are negatively effecting others experience.
Which can mean what ever they want it to really, but also you have the unlimited data to do as you please as long as
you please to.
So I really don't know on this topic.
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From what I have read is that they can cancel your unlimited data if you are negatively effecting others experience.
Which can mean what ever they want it to really, but also you have the unlimited data to do as you please as long as
you please to.
So I really don't know on this topic.
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If they cancel your unlimited for you using too much, you can get out of your contract. I use 90-100 gigs a month. One tech asked me how I used so much. I just said that I watch a lot of Netflix on my phone.
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I can't be bothered to Google it, but Verizon can't charge or throttle LTE tethering I do believe. Had something to do with the block C purchase and the FCC. Could be wrong though, bit I do remember reading something along those lines.
They can charge for the stock Wi-Fi hotspot app service, but if you use something else I think it's exempt...
Again, could be wrong...
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If they cancel your unlimited for you using too much, you can get out of your contract. I use 90-100 gigs a month. One tech asked me how I used so much. I just said that I watch a lot of Netflix on my phone.
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I'm pretty most everyone who currently has unlimited is already out of their contract.
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Phaded said:
I can't be bothered to Google it, but Verizon can't charge or throttle LTE tethering I do believe. Had something to do with the block C purchase and the FCC. Could be wrong though, bit I do remember reading something along those lines.
They can charge for the stock Wi-Fi hotspot app service, but if you use something else I think it's exempt...
Again, could be wrong...
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They can't charge for tiered data, but they can and do for unlimited data, for obvious reasons.
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Not sure what you mean by out of your contract. I still have mine all good and well.
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I'm pretty most everyone who currently has unlimited is already out of their contract.
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I'm in mine and still have unlimited. Just got the DNA yesterday. VZW replaced my 4th RAZR in 4 days with a brand new phone of my choice (other than the iPhone 5).
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Ok so the last time Ive worried about tethering without having root (it's been a while!) all the carriers were charging for you to use your phone as a hotspot (extra monthly fee). I have always rooted, didnt abuse the privilege, and never had any issues.
I have vzw unlimited data and just paid retail for this S4, replacing my GNex. I see there is a "Mobile Hotspot" app, either from Samsung or Verizon. I launched it to look at the config and didnt see any warnings (about extra fees, etc). Does Verizon not charge for tethering, or is this an exclusive GS4 freebie? Or when I start using it to tether my tablet and laptop am I going to start getting charged some stupid hotspot/tethering fee?
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I remember having it on my old phone and it requires you to sign up for the tethering plan before using it.
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So far foxfi has worked for me. You might want to check that out
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Ok so the last time Ive worried about tethering without having root (it's been a while!) all the carriers were charging for you to use your phone as a hotspot (extra monthly fee). I have always rooted, didnt abuse the privilege, and never had any issues.
I have vzw unlimited data and just paid retail for this S4, replacing my GNex. I see there is a "Mobile Hotspot" app, either from Samsung or Verizon. I launched it to look at the config and didnt see any warnings (about extra fees, etc). Does Verizon not charge for tethering, or is this an exclusive GS4 freebie? Or when I start using it to tether my tablet and laptop am I going to start getting charged some stupid hotspot/tethering fee?
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If you try to use that app it'll say you're not subscribed. Go to the market and download a widget capable of switching the tether switch. This back door toggle will bypass the provisioning and your device will tether using the built in tether (better IMO) feature....and you want be charged.
This loophole has worked on the S3 and N2 as well.
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Works great. Thanks!
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If you try to use that app it'll say you're not subscribed. Go to the market and download a widget capable of switching the tether switch. This back door toggle will bypass the provisioning and your device will tether using the built in tether (better IMO) feature....and you want be charged.
This loophole has worked on the S3 and N2 as well.
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Genius! Thanks for the replies. I have no more issues with regard to this shortcoming!
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The one that is built in
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i prefer wifi tether. i like being able to see the current throughput and the amount of data i use per session. i've only seen it work on synergy rom though.
Yeah...I tried using Wi-Fi tether for the same reason and it didn't work, maybe I'll try your approach.
Does anyone know if the built in tether app cause any charges for using it?
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The one that is built in
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same here, which doesn't even require root
It doesn't require root BUT Verizon has been known to charge around 8 dollars a month to activate the functionality.
Has anyone seen a charge for using the stock tethering app?
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Wifi Tether works great for me and lets me see how much data I'm actually burning through. I'm using the one w/ the Synergy ROM, TrevE Mod.
The built in tethering only works if you are on a share data plan. If you are on an unlimited, you can't use it without paying extra. However FoxFi works WITHOUT root on the S4. I have yet to root because my wifi passwords all back up to google now, and I could care less about my angry birds data as I don't play it anymore. Tethering was really my only reason for rooting this and since foxfi works with no charge and no root, I haven't rooted. I don't use windows so until I NEED to root, I'm not going to try to get one.
Anyone know of any hotspot apps? I got pda and it doesn't work it keeps saying I am not subscribed to a hotspot service through sprint....I used to use easy tether and that worked great (had a custom prl) but it doesn't seem to be working on my s4
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Anyone know of any hotspot apps? I got pda and it doesn't work it keeps saying I am not subscribed to a hotspot service through sprint....I used to use easy tether and that worked great (had a custom prl) but it doesn't seem to be working on my s4
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I got pda net to work tethering, works great.... I still can't get the hotspot.
Glitterloveglamour said:
I got pda net to work tethering, works great.... I still can't get the hotspot.
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either "one click tether" or "power toggles" or just any wireless tether widget works.
I am still on unlimited so the FCC ruled free tether does not apply, so when it prompts to go to Verizon or cancel just hit the home button and wireless tether stays on. :good: While its on you can still go into the settings and set up WEP security passwords.
Works like a charm.
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i just updated to the newest update to be able to move data to the sd card. so far so good EXCEPT I LOST MY WIFI ABILITY!!!
freaking verizon.
i have a stock S4 and haven't rooted it......yet. i have the unlimited data plan and was able to use the wifi hotspot with fox fi and other apps, but now since the update it checks to verify i have the wifi service.
i am not opposed to rooting my phone if that will get me wifi again, i would just prefer not to.
any ideas how to restore the wifi ability with a verizon S4? i have tried svtp, foxfi, and portable wifi hotspot with no luck.
pokerhoe said:
i just updated to the newest update to be able to move data to the sd card. so far so good EXCEPT I LOST MY WIFI ABILITY!!!
freaking verizon.
i have a stock S4 and haven't rooted it......yet. i have the unlimited data plan and was able to use the wifi hotspot with fox fi and other apps, but now since the update it checks to verify i have the wifi service.
i am not opposed to rooting my phone if that will get me wifi again, i would just prefer not to.
any ideas how to restore the wifi ability with a verizon S4? i have tried svtp, foxfi, and portable wifi hotspot with no luck.
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LOL :silly:
i guess i thought that meant it you had your phone physically tethered to a laptop or what ever you wanted internet on.
i some how missed the "wireless" part of that statement.
thanks for re-directing my attention!:good:
pokerhoe said:
i just updated to the newest update to be able to move data to the sd card. so far so good EXCEPT I LOST MY WIFI ABILITY!!!
freaking verizon.
i have a stock S4 and haven't rooted it......yet. i have the unlimited data plan and was able to use the wifi hotspot with fox fi and other apps, but now since the update it checks to verify i have the wifi service.
i am not opposed to rooting my phone if that will get me wifi again, i would just prefer not to.
any ideas how to restore the wifi ability with a verizon S4? i have tried svtp, foxfi, and portable wifi hotspot with no luck.
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You're going to be even more disappointed to find out that you updated because you misunderstood what the update actually does.
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Now I am worried. What does the new update do?:crying:
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Now I am worried. What does the new update do?:crying:
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It does not sane you any appreciable space. You indicated that the apps to sd feature was the motivation for upgrading. It merely moves the apk files to ext sd. App data stays in place on the internal memory.
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I am rooted with the Motochopper work around. I downloaded an ota (I knew better but...). Fortunately, thanks to the good folks at XDA I was able to freeze the ota in its tracks.
Anyway, my favorite wifi apk is Portable Wifi Tether. I am unlimited w Verizon.
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I was able to get PDA net to work. The hotspot wasn't working and I used one of the mods here for native hotspot now both the native hotspot and planet are working flawlessly.
I was afraid I was going to loose my expanded mini menu.
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