Mobile Hotspot on Razr MAXX? - Motorola Droid RAZR

Hello,
I didn't see a forum for the Razr Maxx, so I'm posting my question here in the Razr forum. On my HTC Incredible, I am able to change the 3G Mobile Hotspot settings by dialing ##778, selecting Edit Mode, entering 000000, opening M.IP Default Profile, and editing the NAI and DUN NAI fields by removing the "dun" from the address. I cannot seem to figure out how to do this on the Razr Maxx. Does anyone have any idea how to do this for the Mobile Hotspot on the Razr/Razr Maxx?

Why not just use wifi tether?
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nolig2278 said:
Why not just use wifi tether?
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^^ This.
Open app, poke screen, enjoy tethering.

Just download foxfi . You will thank me later.
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droidxrooting said:
Just download foxfi . You will thank me later.
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^^ do this...it's free, and you don't have to be rooted.
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droidxrooting said:
Just download foxfi . You will thank me later.
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yup. Im rooted but rocking FoxFi. no issues. I was downloading a torrent the other day while tethered, was coming down at 2.7M a second. fixFi RICKS!!!

I have heard of Foxfi, and I will look into that, so thank you for the suggestion. But, I am still interested in the setting that I described for two reasons. First, other Incredible users have reported slow wifi speeds when using a 3rd party app as opposed to Verizon's 3G Mobile Hotspot (or just Mobile Hotspot on the Maxx), although I have not heard anything about speed with a 3rd party app on the Razr Maxx. Second, I am just interested in knowing more about my phone.

Perhaps someone can answer your specific questions about settings, however, I will talk a little more about FoxFi- speeds on 4G are ridiculously fast. I ran FoxFi on my Maxx and my Acer Iconia tablet was getting over 25mbps down speeds and 14mbps up.
It's not a perfect app. Occasionally, you'll have to stop and restart the hotspot to get your device to "see" your Razr, but overall, it's great... and once connected, rock solid.

Additionally, it appears to me that fox fi somehow uses the phones native Hotspot connection but bypasses it. I used to use Wi-fi tether rooted on my last phone and I never saw phones hotspot pop up. But on the RAZR unrooted, I can also affirm that the previously mentioned speeds are real and accurate. The app is great.
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sRDennyCrane said:
Perhaps someone can answer your specific questions about settings, however, I will talk a little more about FoxFi- speeds on 4G are ridiculously fast. I ran FoxFi on my Maxx and my Acer Iconia tablet was getting over 25mbps down speeds and 14mbps up.
It's not a perfect app. Occasionally, you'll have to stop and restart the hotspot to get your device to "see" your Razr, but overall, it's great... and once connected, rock solid.
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Never had problems with foxfi and resetting it. The speed that you get trough the phone/tablet apps are artificial.
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Well I just finally rooted a few days ago and installed Wifi Tether and it works right out of the box, but based on recommendations here I decided to try Foxfi and it connected but it had some error in windows (which on the Foxfi page they say to run the internet repair wizard) well I ran the wizard and the problem persisted so instead of trying to trouble shoot I just went the easy way and use Wifi Tether.

I installed Foxfi. The first time I connected to it, I had no internet access. But the second time and since then it has worked fantastically. I am very happy with this solution, and I thank those of you who have suggested the app to me. If anyone has any ideas, it would still be nice, however, to know about the NAI settings and if they're accessible/editable. Just for tinkering's sake.

Does anyone know how foxfi speed compares to native tethering speed that rooted RAZR users might enjoy?
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daniel644 said:
Well I just finally rooted a few days ago and installed Wifi Tether and it works right out of the box, but based on recommendations here I decided to try Foxfi and it connected but it had some error in windows (which on the Foxfi page they say to run the internet repair wizard) well I ran the wizard and the problem persisted so instead of trying to trouble shoot I just went the easy way and use Wifi Tether.
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I rooted my raxr and used sql to change entitlement to (0) but my hotspot will not work always comes up with an error message. I have tried to use foxfi, open garden, barnacle and default tether. Do you have any suggestions to offer my phone info is 6.12.181.xt912, and running 2.3.6

bpl0477 said:
I rooted my raxr and used sql to change entitlement to (0) but my hotspot will not work always comes up with an error message. I have tried to use foxfi, open garden, barnacle and default tether. Do you have any suggestions to offer my phone info is 6.12.181.xt912, and running 2.3.6
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I just used Wifi Tether https://play.google.com/store/apps/...S5nb29nbGVjb2RlLmFuZHJvaWQud2lmaS50ZXRoZXIiXQ.. didn't change any setting at all (literally rooted using droidrazrutility 1.40 to root then installed wifi teher, open app and hit the start button) and I was up and going in no time flat, same system as you.

bpl0477 said:
I rooted my raxr and used sql to change entitlement to (0) but my hotspot will not work always comes up with an error message. I have tried to use foxfi, open garden, barnacle and default tether. Do you have any suggestions to offer my phone info is 6.12.181.xt912, and running 2.3.6
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Still have Foxi installed? As it created an error on my device when trying to use tether.
[Problem and Solution] RAZR XT910 tethering.
Attached is the script
Easy instructions how to run at boot

foxfi is no good
droidxrooting said:
Never had problems with foxfi and resetting it. The speed that you get trough the phone/tablet apps are artificial.
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'I tried using foxfi after rooting because I didn't know the settings to change for the bypass of subscription check for stock hot spot... the foxfi was so slow on all devices.. I have the paid version with the KEY and it still is super slow.. It is almost like it is using a Bluetooth connection to send data it is so slow... after I found the correct setting changes on my 4.2.2 droid maxx the speeds doubled

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[Q] What does everyone use for wifi tethering?

I have a TB and a Wifi XOOM, and I have been using the mobile hotspot app to share my 3g/4g connection to the XOOM for a few days now with no problems. Yesterday I installed the Gingeritis ROM and have been experiencing some weird issues...
The Wifi connection remains stable but after about 30-60 minutes I need to restart my phone and re open the hotspot app to get a data connection again.
The reason i'm posting this thread is for two reasons: one is to find if anyone has the same issues using Gingeritis that I have experienced, the other is to find out if anyone has other methods of tethering that they recommend.
I used to use the Wireless Tether app on my X but have not tried it on the TB since the mobile hotspot app has been free so far; will that work?
Any recommendations are welcome, especially soon because i'll be on a train for 3 hours later and if I don't have to keep rebooting my phone that would be nice.
Thanks
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cc16177 said:
I have a TB and a Wifi XOOM, and I have been using the mobile hotspot app to share my 3g/4g connection to the XOOM for a few days now with no problems. Yesterday I installed the Gingeritis ROM and have been experiencing some weird issues...
The Wifi connection remains stable but after about 30-60 minutes I need to restart my phone and re open the hotspot app to get a data connection again.
The reason i'm posting this thread is for two reasons: one is to find if anyone has the same issues using Gingeritis that I have experienced, the other is to find out if anyone has other methods of tethering that they recommend.
I used to use the Wireless Tether app on my X but have not tried it on the TB since the mobile hotspot app has been free so far; will that work?
Any recommendations are welcome, especially soon because i'll be on a train for 3 hours later and if I don't have to keep rebooting my phone that would be nice.
Thanks
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I use the wireless tether app on my rooted TB. Works great, never had a problem. Another app you can try is Barnacle, you can get it from the Market. Both have worked great, I used to us Barnacle more because it let you control the amount of power the radio put out and thus save on battery lifr. However, I can't seem to find that option any longer. Try Wireless Tether, I've used it with multiple PC and iPads with no problems!
I use wireless tether to my wifi xoom almost daily.
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Wireless tether for root but I think its not on market anymore just Google it and you'll find the ewebsite for direct download of the apk.
Tried out that "Open Garden" app. It ain't bad.
lrs421 said:
I use wireless tether to my wifi xoom almost daily.
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+1 This app works great
dalrym05 said:
Wireless tether for root but I think its not on market anymore just Google it and you'll find the ewebsite for direct download of the apk.
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It's still on the market, but it's hidden by a Verizon block. Can get it via the market if you kick into airplane mode and search over wifi.
Another happy wireless tether for root user
Tether to my ipad..
Friends internet went out , currently teathered to his xbox 360 and playing on live right now. btw mobile hotspot free till like july 7th.
+1 for Wireless Tether. Browsing is solid, but I wouldn't exactly game on it..
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It's still on the market, but it's hidden by a Verizon block. Can get it via the market if you kick into airplane mode and search over wifi.
Another happy wireless tether for root user
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You rock, I use this app and just got it off the web but I tried the Airplane mode trick you mentioned so I could get it via market for auto updates! Thanks man.
***EDIT*** (Turns out that even though its in "My Apps" under the market on my TBolt, I cant update it unless I turn off the radio. If you click on the app after its installed with you radio on it "cant find" the app. Verizon really doesn't want you to have that app I guess. Whatever though, you can download it from market over wifi.)***
Ohh and I (obviously) use Wireless Tether.
Works awesome. I used on last Monday on the beach in Hilton Head with 4G so the wife could log into work for a end of year teacher meeting on her laptop.
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+1 for Wireless Tether. Browsing is solid, but I wouldn't exactly game on it..
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Ditto. I keep Barnacle and Wi Tether both so I can switch from time to time.
Both have always worked well.
I use the Sprint Tether app on the EVO 3D port, the T-Mobile Tether app on the Sensation port, the inbuilt Verizon app on stock (free until July) or the built-in FroYo tether on AOSP ROMs. There's no reason to download another app when these are pre-installed.
I play COD off of my WiFi tether app on PS3 and have no issues. It seems to run faster on Gingerites than BAMF.
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Wireless tether here.
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Wireless tether 1.7 i believe. The tried many versions and this one worked best.
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Built In tether function of CM7 does the trick for me. No probs yet.
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Wireless tether works perfectly for me, need root though
Barnacle for me

3g Mobile Hotspot (Verizon Work Around)??

Does anyone have there 3g mobile hotspot working?? Like it would work with the DX liberty, fission, and apex roms??? Or maybe one of the new roms has it working???
I've heard that wiring tether works, but not sure his to get it as they pulled it from the app market. Also barnacle should work, and that's on the market.
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Works to hook up laptop, not sure about device to device though
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
This works for me.... I've got download speeds up to 2.24 mbps
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thanks guys will try it out
Depending on your patience, the native hotpot app works fine by turning it on, allowing your wireless device to connect to it, then toggling the radio on / off a few times from the phone settings menu accessed thru the dialer (*#*#4636#*#*). Pins the "paid" data pipeline to your normal 3g stream.
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There was a thread about this is the fascinate forums...
Basically, the only way to prevent verizon to figure out that you are teathering is by using a kernel that blocks it.
RacerXFD said:
There was a thread about this is the fascinate forums...
Basically, the only way to prevent verizon to figure out that you are teathering is by using a kernel that blocks it.
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Even then, if they want to really look there's a way they van tell on their end through packet timing or signatures or something.
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garywojdan81 said:
Depending on your patience, the native hotpot app works fine by turning it on, allowing your wireless device to connect to it, then toggling the radio on / off a few times from the phone settings menu accessed thru the dialer (*#*#4636#*#*). Pins the "paid" data pipeline to your normal 3g stream.
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there was a bigger thread about this method somewhere here wasn't there Gary?
I know I saw it somewhere...
three west said:
there was a bigger thread about this method somewhere here wasn't there Gary?
I know I saw it somewhere...
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I'm sure there is but this idea was kicked around for the fascinate before the qpst hack came out.
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http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Works to hook up laptop, not sure about device to device though
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Worked for me. GF and I used it on her X2 (with no tether plan, data only) when the DSL was out for a few hours.
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Even then, if they want to really look there's a way they van tell on their end through packet timing or signatures or something.
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If they're doing packet inspection, you know how SLOW that would make their network, and how much resources that would take up? Wouldn't be worth it to them. They are most definitely not doing packet inspection. They could possibly suspect something if you have high data usage. But then again, I have high data usage all the time, cause of my job, I run a business, I'm constantly downloading things, sending and receiving text messages through GV and emails, plus I have Google Plus backup all my pics and videos to a private album online. I use able 10-15 GB a month.
legoman666 said:
Worked for me. GF and I used it on her X2 (with no tether plan, data only) when the DSL was out for a few hours.
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I wasn't able to get that wireless tether app to work... or the barnacle thing. It says it's on and everything but I can't see a network being broadcasted, nothing shows up on my website that resembles a phone or open network.
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If they're doing packet inspection, you know how SLOW that would make their network, and how much resources that would take up? Wouldn't be worth it to them. They are most definitely not doing packet inspection. They could possibly suspect something if you have high data usage. But then again, I have high data usage all the time, cause of my job, I run a business, I'm constantly downloading things, sending and receiving text messages through GV and emails, plus I have Google Plus backup all my pics and videos to a private album online. I use able 10-15 GB a month.
I wasn't able to get that wireless tether app to work... or the barnacle thing. It says it's on and everything but I can't see a network being broadcasted, nothing shows up on my website that resembles a phone or open network.
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Have you tried the radio toggle? This works for me with the native hotspot app. The packet info issue was something that a vzw tech on the fascinate forums said they COULD do to verify tethering if it was suspected. I was just trying to add that they do have ways to detect it based on what was shared by him. Whether it's practical for them isn't the issue, the point being that no tethering method is completely invisible.
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Open Garden Wifi Tether not recognizing clients

Hello everyone,
I am hoping someone can help me out. I am currently rooted on 2.3.4 and am trying to wireless tether using Open Garden on my droid X2. It has no problem starting up and running, my iTouch even finds the signal and connects (this is indicated by the wireless symbol on my iTouch). However, OG does not recognize any clients connected. Also, my iTouch cannot do anything internet related even though it is connected to a wifi network.
edit: I also failed to say I have Verizon, not sure if that matters.
Any ideas? I've been doing some research and haven't found anything too helpful
Thanks!
=Val=
It works :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182940
SuperVal23 said:
Hello everyone,
I am hoping someone can help me out. I am currently rooted on 2.3.4 and am trying to wireless tether using Open Garden on my droid X2. It has no problem starting up and running, my iTouch even finds the signal and connects (this is indicated by the wireless symbol on my iTouch). However, OG does not recognize any clients connected. Also, my iTouch cannot do anything internet related even though it is connected to a wifi network.
edit: I also failed to say I have Verizon, not sure if that matters.
Any ideas? I've been doing some research and haven't found anything too helpful
Thanks!
=Val=
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It is my understanding that once rooted you can just use the WiFi Tether:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I here that the Beta is working on the DX2 and works great.
Im using barnacle and works very well...I connect my galaxy tab and my hp touchpad both running CM7
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Im using barnacle and works very well...I connect my galaxy tab and my hp touchpad both running CM7
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+1 to barnacle! I use it for my laptop! Works awesome!
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i will give that one a try! thanks!
you are able to run CM7 on the DROID X2? Which one are you using? Last time I checked the X2 wasn't on their website.
Also, would you mind telling me what settings you are using for Barnacle? The same issue I had with OG is what is going on with Barnacle. itouch says connected, Barnacle says no clients connected. Maybe there is something wrong in the settings...
would you mind also telling me what settings you are using for Barnacle? I am wondering if maybe I just don't have it set up correctly.
It helps to know that it works for some people! I have hope I can troubleshoot it now =)
I have the CM7 on my galaxy tab and hp touchpad. I didn't do anything special on the barnacle...just downloaded and off I went. The only thing I did not do was secure it. Didn't feel like messing with another security key that I would forget. Couldn't get barnacle to connect my laptop...but I got easy tether for that.
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oh gotcha. so you are running the default setting with no security right? hrmm. wonder why mine won't recognize clients. I will try to do an unsecured setting again. I think I tried it but I may be mistaken.
Thanks! and thanks for the quick reply =)
Yep default settings. I just looked and I've got skip wpa supplicant checked and also auto associate checked as well
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oh awesome. thanks again. really appreciate the input.
getting my phone to successfully tether has been quite the task. for your vista laptop you use easy tether right? Is that a wired tether or wireless?
Its wired....and I have to say works extremely well...I videochat with my gf on msn and video quality doesn't seem compromised at all
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I will have to try that for my laptop. I'm glad I found out that Barnacle does not work with vista comps, it will save my husband a lot of frustration trying to get it to work.
did you get easy tether from the market?
Yes I did...9.99 I believe...very simple to use also
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ah. gotcha. found it in the market. has decent reviews too

Free Wireless Hotspot

I haven't rooted yet, I am on vacation. But thought I would see if anyone would try the sqlite hack that worked for free mobile hotspot on the bionic.
If you don't know what I am talking about just look at youtube for Bionic Free Wireless Hot Spot. There are lots of videos.
This worked awesome on the bionic and I hope it does on the Razr. If not, I will give at a go when I get back.
wrong forum.. if you didn't create/develop it then it belongs in general or q&a
thanks
Or if rooted, you can just download android wireless tether and set your profile as Motorola Targa and use encryption. Works great.
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ljmichael said:
I haven't rooted yet, I am on vacation. But thought I would see if anyone would try the sqlite hack that worked for free mobile hotspot on the bionic.
If you don't know what I am talking about just look at youtube for Bionic Free Wireless Hot Spot. There are lots of videos.
This worked awesome on the bionic and I hope it does on the Razr. If not, I will give at a go when I get back.
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Or if rooted, you can just download android wireless tether and set your profile as Motorola Targa and use encryption. Works great.
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the sqlite method requires root as well...
Does this allow for 4g tethering or 3g?
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Worked on lte
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Confirmed working.
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Thanks Black, that is awesome. The sqlite hack is the best for free wireless tethering I have seen. 4g tethering with this method is flawless.
hello again sorry for the amount of questions but I just want to make sure before I switch to the 20gb plan without tethering. I see that there is encryption to make this work does this slow down the 4g in any noticeable form?
Thanks
I haven't noticed any differences between this or using a dedicated hotspot from VZW.
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Has anyone had issue with not connecting to certain sites? I've done 2 razr now & both same issues. I've tried everything. Here's some of the sites runryder.com, heliproz.com, & bunch of others. Is there a reason some sites won't connect?. I used these sites all the time with my bionic
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Has anyone had issue with not connecting to certain sites? I've done 2 razr now & both same issues. I've tried everything. Here's some of the sites runryder.com, heliproz.com, & bunch of others. Is there a reason some sites won't connect?. I used these sites all the time with my bionic
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What are you using to connect? The native hotspot app or one from somewhere else? I think there's some type of setting for the native app.
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I've tried verizons hotspot, i've tried Wif itether & barnacle all same thing. I've tied this on laptops, iPad & other smartphones all had same issues. Can someone try the sites I've listed & post yr findings. Thanks this us driving me crazy
i have same problem. XT910 @ Rooted. my ipad and notebook could connect my XT910, but could not connect to any website. Try build-in wifi hotspot apps ( USB & wifi both not work) & wireless tether, same result.
also check the DHCP setting, same result too. SO confuesing .....

[SOLVED] Wi-fi tethering

Quick question, does anyone know of a wi-fi tethering app for a rooted L9? I can't seem to get past T-Mobile's block.
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Re: Wi-fi tethering
Fox-fi works great. A little tip though, if you use Chrome as a browser on your laptop or whatever you'll still get service messages and blocks use safari or Firefox if you're tethering. This may not be the case for everyone but that was the case for me when I was tethered on my mac book.
I also got the paid version of foxfi don't know if that matters or not.
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Quick question, does anyone know of a wi-fi tethering app for a rooted L9? I can't seem to get past T-Mobile's block.
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im using wifi tether for root. works fine.
rkaede said:
im using wifi tether for root. works fine.
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I keep getting wlan0 errors when using wifi tether for root. having to use pda net via usb is getting annoying and im trying to get my fiance access too.
Re: Wi-fi tethering
use the setting generic ics.
Mars11_ said:
Quick question, does anyone know of a wi-fi tethering app for a rooted L9? I can't seem to get past T-Mobile's block.
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what i did for quite a while was, i got foxfi, and i purchased the key. (it was a lot cheaper when paid key first came out).
the biggest thing you need to remember is, with a tablet, t mobile doesn't detect it. on a laptop, use chrome, and download the "user agent switcher" extension for it. use an Android browser, and you can slip past the guards.
Fox-Fi is a excellent choice, i have used it non stop with no interuptions
Tablechair said:
Fox-fi works great. A little tip though, if you use Chrome as a browser on your laptop or whatever you'll still get service messages and blocks use safari or Firefox if you're tethering. This may not be the case for everyone but that was the case for me when I was tethered on my mac book.
I also got the paid version of foxfi don't know if that matters or not.
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Ive heard that if you use the user agent switcher extension on google chrome it fixes the problem.

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