Other than using an app like PDA Net that limits the useability of the tether, is there anyway to tether over USB without a custom rom? (I would prefer without root, but I know that may be asking too much).
Oh and I am on the Sprint Galaxy S3.
I have a GS3 on TMO. wireless tethering works out of the box...no root/rom.....I'm on monthly 4g...technically they charge $15 a month, but it works...Haven't used it extensively...from what I hear if you use it for a bit here and there they won't catch it... If you plan on using it all the time...either root or pay the fee
Try FoxFi
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Try FoxFi
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+1 Discovered this last week and it's awesome
Thanks for the recommendations guys. FoxFi does look awesome and simple enough even for the parents haha. Does anyone know any USB tethering options as well? I prefer it sometimes because of battery life. I don't mind if it needs root, I know most solutions do need it.
USB tethering should be on the phone by default, free usage.
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USB tethering should be on the phone by default, free usage.
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Thanks I got it working, for some reason I couldn't get it working before and thought sprint had disabled it like they had on the Samsung Epic (SGS1).
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Is it possible? If so I can wait quite awhile for S-Off and root. Without internets now and Starbucks is EXPENSIVE lol
timinator94 said:
Is it possible? If so I can wait quite awhile for S-Off and root. Without internets now and Starbucks is EXPENSIVE lol
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Hardly but apparently usb tether app will work.
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It isn't possible to put the changed files in place, but i can't remember which dev (either leoisright or xhausx) said the edited tether is ready to be pushed to the system as soon as we do get root.
Another thing I've heard though is that usb tether works without having to pay (and without unlock/root). I heard that the pay service is just for the wireless tether. I haven't verified but let me know if that works for you.
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tjb3401 said:
It isn't possible to put the changed files in place, but i can't remember which dev (either leoisright or xhausx) said the edited tether is ready to be pushed to the system as soon as we do get root.
Another thing I've heard though is that usb tether works without having to pay (and without unlock/root). I heard that the pay service is just for the wireless tether. I haven't verified but let me know if that works for you.
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Yeah, its ready, locked, and loaded. Trust me. I use this all the time. Working on it bro.
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It isn't possible to put the changed files in place, but i can't remember which dev (either leoisright or xhausx) said the edited tether is ready to be pushed to the system as soon as we do get root.
Another thing I've heard though is that usb tether works without having to pay (and without unlock/root). I heard that the pay service is just for the wireless tether. I haven't verified but let me know if that works for you.
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Usb tether is locked from Sprint. Just tried.
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markbo2000 said:
Usb tether is locked from Sprint. Just tried.
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Easytether works just fine for usb tether. Just used it for awhile.
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I randomly found a USB tether app on the Market called "Klink" and it seems to cap your bandwidth to 1 MBit.. peaking at 2MBit at highest. If you need tethering now I'd suggest PDANet or EasyTether. I've not tested PDANet on the 3vo yet, but I'd bet it'd work fine. It's not worth my $15 though....
PDAnet works used it earlier
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Easy teather works flawlessly i was using it earlier to play World Of Warcraft.. and i had no problems at all..
idaho4045 said:
Easy teather works flawlessly i was using it earlier to play World Of Warcraft.. and i had no problems at all..
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Thanks. I was wondering if this would work. ROOT would be nice, but this will satisfy until an exploit is available.
Really unless you are tethering to multiple devices or a device without usb, usb tether is the way to go.
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And the download link is where? Really people... This is NOT development.
BANG! from my shooter...
all these apps are in the market
Easytether
Its $ 9.99 one time fee per device
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I have to agree with the post a few above this one. This question really has nothing to do with development. Hopefully he just posted in the wrong section by accident
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Sortilege said:
I am able to click the sprint wifi hotspot on my 3d. I did not sign up for the 30.00 hotspot plan.if i use this will sprint automatically start charging me for it?
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You can click it but did you actually start the hospot?
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Yes..it starts it. The only thing i didnt do is connect a device to it for worry i will be charged the money. It says " hotspot active"
also was able to connect a device though i had my data off( as i said...am worried about them charging the 30$). If someone can tell me how to take a screenshot i will show.
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Try to connect and see what it says, if they are going to charge you they have to tell you first. You will get a message similar to : You have not signed up for this service, to add it to your account call or go online today.
If you don't get the message than Sprint might be offering free for a limited time to get you hooked on it. If we don't get root, they may have a lot of new tether customers.
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Try to connect and see what it says, if they are going to charge you they have to tell you first. You will get a message similar to : You have not signed up for this service, to add it to your account call or go online today.
If you don't get the message than Sprint might be offering free for a limited time to get you hooked on it. If we don't get root, they may have a lot of new tether customers.
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Totally my fault. Once the data connection was active i got the message saying my plan doesnt include it. Sorry.....back to holding my breath for root ;-(
I am not sure if this is possible on Droid DNA, but I guess our powerful Dev can take it anywhere they wish.
Anyways, I am really interesting to see if there is a way to do wifi-tethering without root
Even
it needs to pay for the apps
or
it needs to connect using adb to do initial set up and the setting go away after reboot.
current solutions
CWM tether can only do USB tethering?
and other paid apps not working on HTC Droid DNA...
Thanks !
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If your willing to pay, verizon has native tether option, which actually works great
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typeriz said:
If your willing to pay, verizon has native tether option, which actually works great
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Sorry for not being clear.
I meant I am willing to pay a one-time fee, like 30 Bucks for such working app. Not every month 30Bucks like what Verizon is offering....
typeriz said:
If your willing to pay, verizon has native tether option, which actually works great
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LOL
I used to use FoxFi and wireless tether, now both wont work on my GN2 I am running beans rom. Does anyone have a fix for either app or a new way to tether.?
cameraman1dm3 said:
I used to use FoxFi and wireless tether, now both wont work on my GN2 I am running beans rom. Does anyone have a fix for either app or a new way to tether.?
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It works through the ROM without any extra Apps. Just turn it on through the Wifi menu, or use the toggle from the pull down menu.
You'll get the red Verizon wifi icon in your task bar, but as long as you don't get a message to sign up for the wifi plan, you're good to go.
and if you get the subscription notification, just download portable wifi hotspot from playstore and that app will bypass it.
Gnome is correct. No apps needed with Beans ROMs.
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No apps are needed with any rom, including non-rooted. Just use a toggle.
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My note 2 works fine with foxfi? Why is everyone having problems with it?
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drnoob said:
My note 2 works fine with foxfi? Why is everyone having problems with it?
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Why would anyone buy foxfi now, free versions work better. ...?
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To get the best results I have used the TrevE mod wifi tether app which can also be installed via beans rom... I find that I get FULL download and upload bandwidth from Verizon versus the stock app where I only get about 5-10mbps down and about 5mbps upload... You do have to have the correct settings though. The settings can be found in Bean's rom thread and it has been working great for me with no disconnects and about double the speed of the stock app! :good:
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No apps are needed with any rom, including non-rooted. Just use a toggle.
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if you still have unlimited data then you need a app such as portable wifi hotspot to bypass subscription.
droidstyle said:
if you still have unlimited data then you need a app such as portable wifi hotspot to bypass subscription.
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No, you don't.
All you need is a toggle.
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No, you don't.
All you need is a toggle.
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seriously lets not split hairs...you know what i meant. im saying unlimited data users can not just open the stock hotspot app and tether. a toggle or 2nd party app is required.
I am thinking about bucking up and buying one of these full price because I don't want to loose unlimited data. WiFi tether is my biggest need for free of course. On my droid x I use WiFi tether beta works like a top is this possible on rooted stock or is via custom ROM needed? Considering the 750$ I want to get the best bang for my buck any input is appreciated thanks in advance.
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I am thinking about bucking up and buying one of these full price because I don't want to loose unlimited data. WiFi tether is my biggest need for free of course. On my droid x I use WiFi tether beta works like a top is this possible on rooted stock or is via custom ROM needed? Considering the 750$ I want to get the best bang for my buck any input is appreciated thanks in advance.
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I'm not familiar with that app. But like you, I use WiFi tether all the time, with an unlimited plan. "Portable WiFi Hotspot" works great, with stock and rooted as well. Available from the Market, and free to boot.
Thank you yeah I have been digging around and from what I read if you get a subsidized phone that the take your grandfathering that's why I think I will have to buy it outright at full price it sucks but I can burn through 5 gigs a week between hulu and Netflix tethering 2 other devices so a tiered data plan would kill me.
Don't waste your time with native Verizon hotspot app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35860613&postcount=15
Thank you
I can use Foxfi and leave it on all day while I connect my Nexus 10 to it. And I don't have to worry about battery at all. No way I could have done that with my DNA.
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I can use Foxfi and leave it on all day while I connect my Nexus 10 to it. And I don't have to worry about battery at all. No way I could have done that with my DNA.
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I agree with this. I tether and not have to worry about plugging the Note. Battery is much better than my RAZR HD maxx.
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how are you getting foxfi to work? It is constantly dropping data connection, to the point of being unusable. I'm now using trevE
unclesam333 said:
how are you getting foxfi to work? It is constantly dropping data connection, to the point of being unusable. I'm now using trevE
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I bought the paid version and changed the name and password. Thats it. Seems to work great for me. I have connected up to 6 devices with no problem.
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I wonder if Foxfi somehow provides better battery life over the stock hotspot app? Can anybody try a day on both and report back?
I would, but I don't have native tethering because I still have unlimited data.
kookahdoo said:
I would, but I don't have native tethering because I still have unlimited data.
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Native tethering works with anyone, just use a toggle.
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Native tethering works with anyone, just use a toggle.
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Well then I'm stupid.....I'll try it today.
kookahdoo said:
I bought the paid version and changed the name and password. Thats it. Seems to work great for me. I have connected up to 6 devices with no problem.
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gonna try this, hope this works since I already paid $6 for this
(would always go out after 10min like the free one)
I would love to tether but I dont have have unlimited data
IamPro said:
gonna try this, hope this works since I already paid $6 for this
(would always go out after 10min like the free one)
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Hope it works out for you. If not, download PDAnet and see if you can tether it that way. I think it'll work over Bluetooth when you use that and Foxfi together.
Umm....yeah
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Yo,
Download the hotspot toggle widget. I use that and see no plan signup warning when activating.
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kiwiruss said:
Yo,
Download the hotspot toggle widget. I use that and see no plan signup warning when activating.
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Amazing.....running it now. Thanks.
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The free app "portable WiFi hotspot free" is another way to bypass the activation check for the VZ hotspot.
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gonna try this, hope this works since I already paid $6 for this
(would always go out after 10min like the free one)
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Man I wish it would last ten minutes for me. Maybe more like ten seconds. And I have the paid version and uninstalled reinstalled multiple times.
Hello,
I'm probably trading my S3 for a DNA.
FoxFi works great on my S3 even after the latest official firmware update.
I currently have a 2GB plan with no tethering. I'd like to make sure tethering can be done on the DNA without any additional fees. From what I've been told it does not support foxfi but has built in hotspot.
Any details would be helpful before I make the switch.
Thanks!
Built in didn't work well for me, but a play store version does. You can definitely do it.
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Built in didn't work well for me, but a play store version does. You can definitely do it.
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GREAT! so no extra tethering service and an app work well?
boe said:
GREAT! so no extra tethering service and an app work well?
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If you are on the tiered pan there is no extra tethering plan it ifs now illegal to charge for tethering unless you are on unlimited
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vdChild said:
If you are on the tiered pan there is no extra tethering plan it ifs now illegal to charge for tethering unless you are on unlimited
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Good to know - thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36964883&postcount=315