Let me start first by saying, this is my second maxx because I rooted and bricked the first one the first day I had it.
I'm posting this to see if anyone can confirm a wifi tether app working on the stock rom (rooted of course) before I root this one because when I root, I'm gonna leave it on the stock rom til the bootloader is unlocked and cwm has a fully working recovery for this phone.
I am currently unrooted with firmware. 181.XT912.Verizon.end.US.
Thanx in advance.
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6stringandy said:
Let me start first by saying, this is my second maxx because I rooted and bricked the first one the first day I had it.
I'm posting this to see if anyone can confirm a wifi tether app working on the stock rom (rooted of course) before I root this one because when I root, I'm gonna leave it on the stock rom til the bootloader is unlocked and cwm has a fully working recovery for this phone.
I am currently unrooted with firmware. 181.XT912.Verizon.end.US.
Thanx in advance.
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Ill check out the wifi tether app in a few minutes here for u, but cwm does have a fully working recovery unless u mean something different than I'm thinking of. And the boot loader may never be unlocked as far as I know
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There is a mobile hotspot hack on these pages somewhere. I couldn't get any tether apps to work but the hack worked wonders. Been using it a lot the last few days I've been on vacation.
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I just use FoxFi for a tether app and works great
Foxfi works well and doesn't require root.
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6stringandy said:
Let me start first by saying, this is my second maxx because I rooted and bricked the first one the first day I had it.
I'm posting this to see if anyone can confirm a wifi tether app working on the stock rom (rooted of course) before I root this one because when I root, I'm gonna leave it on the stock rom til the bootloader is unlocked and cwm has a fully working recovery for this phone.
I am currently unrooted with firmware. 181.XT912.Verizon.end.US.
Thanx in advance.
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FoxFi is a free app in Google Play, and does not require root. BTW, it's very doubtful that Motorola will ever unlock the bootloader.
prsterero said:
Ill check out the wifi tether app in a few minutes here for u, but cwm does have a fully working recovery unless u mean something different than I'm thinking of. And the boot loader may never be unlocked as far as I know
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When I downloaded the rom manager app on my last rooted maxx, it said there wasn't a supported recovery.... how do I get it then?
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FoxFi is a free app in Google Play, and does not require root. BTW, it's very doubtful that Motorola will ever unlock the bootloader.
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Will I be able to use foxfi without Verizon charging me for the mobile hotspots?
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Will I be able to use foxfi without Verizon charging me for the mobile hotspots?
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So far it hasn't charged me but I haven't used it a ton
Cool, I got all the info I needed, I looked it up on the market. I'll see how well it works, thanx for the help fellas!
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Will I be able to use foxfi without Verizon charging me for the mobile hotspots?
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Yes, I've been using FoxFi for about 4 months now, and VZW is non the wiser. My bill has stayed the same.
Just a note about FoxFi- occasionally, when you turn the hot spot on, it won't show on the device you want to send wifi to. Turn the hot spot off and back on again, and normally, you're good to go. It's not a perfect app... but it is free, does not require root, and won't effect your bill.
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Is there any root method for free wired/wireless tethering? I know there are the apps that do this but I rather not go that route
Free no not without rooting or paying for an app.
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Free no not without rooting or paying for an app.
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....I am rooted, sorry forgot to mention that
Follow these steps each time you want to wireless tether for free in this exact order.
1.) Open the mobile hotpot that came with the phone and enable it. If this is the first time running it, configure the hotspot how you like.
2.) Go to your phone dialer and dial "*#*#4636#*#*" without the quotes. This will access the phone testing menu.
3.) Go to Phone Information.
4.) Scroll down and tap "Turn radio off"
5.) Now tap "Turn radio on"
6.) Enjoy your free wireless tethering!
Remember, you need to perform these steps each time you want to tether.
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Follow these steps each time you want to wireless tether for free in this exact order.
1.) Open the mobile hotpot that came with the phone and enable it. If this is the first time running it, configure the hotspot how you like.
2.) Go to your phone dialer and dial "*#*#4636#*#*" without the quotes. This will access the phone testing menu.
3.) Go to Phone Information.
4.) Scroll down and tap "Turn radio off"
5.) Now tap "Turn radio on"
6.) Enjoy your free wireless tethering!
Remember, you need to perform these steps each time you want to tether.
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Hmmm cool ill give it a shot how about for wired?
For wired, other than using pdanet im not sure.
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Can anybody confirm this works?? It would be awesome to be able to tether with no worries!! I really want to be able to get some real use out of my unlimited data....
DAG425 said:
Can anybody confirm this works?? It would be awesome to be able to tether with no worries!! I really want to be able to get some real use out of my unlimited data....
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I already tried this after reading it elsewhere and confirmed it works. It's not going to screw up your phone if you try it if that's what you're worried about.
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just use wireless tether if you are rooted wireless tether is the best.
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just use wireless tether if you are rooted wireless tether is the best.
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It's weird though because the wireless tether app, no matter what version I download wont offer infrastructure mode, only ad-hoc. And some of my devices are only compatible with infrastructure.
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Ah I will see what I can find.
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Much appreciated.
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I know we had free wired tethering root app on the g1 but with this whole wifi tether craze people don't wanna be wired
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I already tried this after reading it elsewhere and confirmed it works. It's not going to screw up your phone if you try it if that's what you're worried about.
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Im not worried about the phone... I was wondering about verizon taking note.... I just dont wanna pay is all....
wireless tether isnt even avoidable on the market for us
Easy and free wifi hotspot
I spend most of my time lurking, but post every once in a while. Here is what I did:
If it's rooted then you can use Google's Wifi tether app for free.
Install v. 2.0.7
I bought my DX2 today and had it rooted with Gingerbreak and installed this, and it works for me. No problems. I miss being able to talk on the phone and use data though (from last phone).
Hope this helps!
It wont let me post links. Hmmm. Go to:
code.google[/url] (dot) com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk
3gwhitelightning;15273661
If it's rooted then you can use Google's Wifi tether app for free.
Install v. 2.0.7
I bought my DX2 today and had it rooted with Gingerbreak and installed this said:
(dot) com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk
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Has anyone tried 2.0.8 or the Beta 3.1 at the above address?
masters said:
Has anyone tried 2.0.8 or the Beta 3.1 at the above address?
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Just installed 3.1, and works fine...minus Access control cause the stock kernel doesnt support it
So basically I went to check my phone this mornign and i was given the screen that 1.3.418 was ready to install.
Just wondering if installing this will cause any issues with any apps.
Im most concerned with foxfi being disabled.
Does anybody know if foxfi still works on 1.3.418?
jacobbones said:
So basically I went to check my phone this mornign and i was given the screen that 1.3.418 was ready to install.
Just wondering if installing this will cause any issues with any apps.
Im most concerned with foxfi being disabled.
Does anybody know if foxfi still works on 1.3.418?
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Yes I had the update unrooted and it worked for me
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On a side note fox fi is the sh*t. I'm unlocked and rooted and still use that app. It works great and doesnt even require root!
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tkuligowski said:
On a side note fox fi is the sh*t. I'm unlocked and rooted and still use that app. It works great and doesnt even require root!
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Agreed
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I'm sure this has been discussed but I am on leak 211 and had an issue setting up tether. Someone recommended FoxFi app from play store and it is perfect! I rarely tether but needed it yesterday and this is a gem. No real setting up. Just download and turn on. Wanting to share.
Discovered it myself about a month ago. Great app!
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I wasn't able to get it to work myself since I use the tether to connect my tablet. I was however able to get the SQLLite Edit Hack to work a treat and that is fab!
Foxfi
I was recently on vacation and was able to use this app to tether my tablet. It worked perfectly and I got great speeds on the tablet. Favorite tether app so far.
I have been using FoxFi for a while now, and I hoped that it would work on ICS and it works fine! I love that app. I wish there was a pay version to donate to the developer.
This app is "Awesome" I love it and is a definite "must have" in any app drawer...
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Still cant get it to connect on .211. The tether hack worked for me for awhile but have to keep restarting phone and may work may not. Worked great on gingerbread
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Thanks...
thanks Bro... i was in search of one... you showed the way!
thanks for the F1
Is anyone able to get over 2.5mg/sec down using this?
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Using WIFI I got 6.5Mbps dl/5Mbps ul.
GB 2.3.6
WIFI Tether doesn't work - activates hotspot
Barnicle doesn't work either
I cant get this thing to work anymore. Worked fine first two times, but now connects and has no internet access on my laptop. Haven't changed settings on their.
Edit: Uninstalled and everything worked again. I guess that's the only way to fix it if it stops working.
I'm still not having any luck. It will connect but no access. I can get just a little bit of data to pull then connection times out. I seen of foxfi app in the market they said should work better with droid razr ics update. I think they realize the problem. Hope it gets fixed. The hack does exactly the same thing. Not sire what it could be.
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Didn't work for me on 211 until I installed the FoxFi addon v3011
Tried that as well.
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Still on one of the ICS leaks (haven't gotten around to upgrading yet) but FoxFi works flawlessly for me every time.
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Crap. I don't know what to try. I just reset my phone to factory and still no luck. Not sure what could be wrong. Me and the family going camping soon and really wish I had tether working.
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beaton3344 said:
Crap. I don't know what to try. I just reset my phone to factory and still no luck. Not sure what could be wrong. Me and the family going camping soon and really wish I had tether working.
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How far do you get until you have problems?
I can get to connect but no data transferred. Tried changing names ever tether app all the same. The hack the same way. Nothing will allow data to transfer upload or download. Sometimes I can get a little then cuts me off. Perfect signal as well.
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Still no luck. Anyone figure this out yet. Pissed me off to no end. Guess I'll try and get back to gingerbread. Screw ice cream sandwich if they changed it to were we cant tether anymore.
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Well never did fix the problem with stock .214..... But I did flash Deodexed 6.16.211 foxfi works wonderful.. Typing from my laptop tethered now.... Glad I got it back... If anyone else is having trouble with there tether i recommend to do this... As you can tell by the lack of posts dosent seem to be any other fix....
Edit: Check http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/3032-stock-rom-de-odexed-zipaligned-616211-base-7-1/ and use this rom...
I've been trying to set up my Razr as a mobile hot spot for my kids nook when we are on the road. Ive tried different tethering apps and none seem to work on my Razr. Let me refrase that, they work but no networks show up when I try to connect to them with any device. I used barnacle wifi tether with my droid x so thats what I was inclining to use. On my Razr the app starts, but it gives me errors. Can someone tell what I can try or another app I can use.
Ive attached a screenshot.
By the way im on verizon, stock ICS and rooted.
Have you tried FoxFi?
No I haven't, I'll give it a try though..
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+1 for foxfi
Been using it since I've gotten the RAZR and never had a problem
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So do you think it's just an app thing and nothing wrong with my phone?
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Another option since your rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33998291&postcount=49
hanielserrato said:
So do you think it's just an app thing and nothing wrong with my phone?
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You could have had foxfi up and running in the time it took you to make this post. LOL
Try the APN Type trick first.Easy and no rooting beeded.
Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29428038
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Yeah use FoxFi...SOOO easy
The only thing I don't like about FoxFi is the inability to keep it from croaking when something is connected to it. I am walking around with my phone making frog sounds. LOL
I tried foxfi at home and it gave me an error, tried it on my way to work and it turned on but I had nothing in my car to test it with. I guess I was Wi-Fi connected at home and that's why it showed an error..
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LOL. Wifi Teether
Just use the in phone wifi tether since your rooted. The method is posted on the first page. It's better then foxfi and any third party wifi tether
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Thanks for the tips, I tried foxfi. I did like 3 speed test with my touchpad. Then tried YouTube..that never opened..save thing with the browser..I'll give the other method a try.
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So my buddy just got this phone and he's saying foxfi no longer works for him(from what I've read this seems to be accurate).
He's on an unlimited plan with Verizon and he's wanting me to root his phone tonight so he can get a hotspot app... Before I root it i wanted to make sure 1. That there isn't any hotspot apps that work with the DNA without rooting and 2. I wanted to make sure there are some hotspot apps that work after root. I've been researching and it sounds like most people are saying you're sol unless you go to a share every thing plan through Verizon.
Thanks for the info!
I want to know exactly the same thing. I need internet for my tablet. I'd rather not root, but I will if something works for sure after that.
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Afaik there are no non root apps that work.
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vdChild said:
Afaik there are no non root apps that work.
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What about rooted ones?
I'm rooted with grandfathered. On using WiFi Tether and works flawlessly.
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I'm rooted with grandfathered. On using WiFi Tether and works flawlessly.
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Awesome thank you.
My Wifi Tether failed on the NAT redirect portion according to the logs. Can you post your working settings?
elkay said:
My Wifi Tether failed on the NAT redirect portion according to the logs. Can you post your working settings?
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Enable the routing fix and change device profile to "Generic ICS/JB (wlan0)."
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Also enable routing fix.
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Yeah, I've done both of those. Do you need a non-stock kernel?
I am 100% stock and wifi tether with my tablet all the time.
kereams said:
I am 100% stock and wifi tether with my tablet all the time.
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Are you rooted or not? What app are you using for tethering?
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Mooselips said:
Are you rooted or not? What app are you using for tethering?
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They are using WiFi Tether which you need to be rooted to use.
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I did this for someone's Verizon Galaxy Note II the other day. There's a modified version of Wifi Tether in the instructions, but you might be able to get away with just copying the settings used here. Let me know if it helped.
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I am not rooted. 100% stock. I have not unlocked this phone. I unlocked my first one and then it died several days later of a hardware failure and so I am waiting this time to make sure this new device is solid.
All I do is go to settings>more>Mobile Network Sharing>Turn on Mobile Hotspot. I setup the wifi there and then connect with my tablet.
Perhaps its because i am on the Share Everything Plan?
kereams said:
I am not rooted. 100% stock. I have not unlocked this phone. I unlocked my first one and then it died several days later of a hardware failure and so I am waiting this time to make sure this new device is solid.
All I do is go to settings>more>Mobile Network Sharing>Turn on Mobile Hotspot. I setup the wifi there and then connect with my tablet.
Perhaps its because i am on the Share Everything Plan?
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Yep, you can't WiFi tether on stock with the unlimited plan, but you can if you have a limited/shared plan
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