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.
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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
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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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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?
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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
hi. resently i got a droid x2 as a replacement. and i cant get the wifi tether app to work on it. it is rooted and just wont work. my last droid x worked with the liberty rom on it. but i cant get this one to work. can some one let me know how to make it work . or if it even works on the x2? thanks.
Both the release and beta versions from http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ work just fine for me.
Sometimes my laptops have trouble connecting, and to fix it I restart the tether but once they're connected it's very reliable and does not disconnect.
Wifi Tether versions I've used: 3.1 beta 2 and 2.0.7
There is now a wifi tether v3 beta 5 available and I have not tested that one yet.
I did try those apps. I practically tried all of them. It just doesn't put out any wifi. Before I used my DROID x to tether with my ps3 but now my ps3 wont even pick up the access point.
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almania6 said:
I did try those apps. I practically tried all of them. It just doesn't put out any wifi. Before I used my DROID x to tether with my ps3 but now my ps3 wont even pick up the access point.
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The wifi tether for the DROID X2 doesn't do infrastructure mode, it does ad-hoc mode.
That may be why the PS3 doesn't pick it up.
This phone will only broadcast in adhoc mode, and your device probably needs infrastructure mode. I've tried everything imaginable to get it to work with no luck.
Is there any way to make it broadcast in infrastructure mode?
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Is there any way to make it broadcast in infrastructure mode?
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The kernel of the phone has to support it, and our's does not.
*If* the bootloader is ever unlocked, we will be able to change the kernel to support infrustructure.
Dam that sucks. Well I guess we'll just have to wait an see if anyone gets the bootloader unlocked. But thanks for letting me know guys.
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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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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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yes it does
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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?
Thanks
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 .....
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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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.
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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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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.
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...