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.
tgerbracht said:
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
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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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ahfu25 said:
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).
I have unlimited data and tether my s3 all the time. My fear is with this phone with a locked boot. And no root. Will apps like foxfi work?
As far as I know, foxfi doesn't work on Jelly Bean. It's not a root limitation - they haven't updated it to work with JB, and actually advise against upgrading to JB if you wanna keep using in in their app description on the Play store
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I wouldn't tether with unlimited data unless you are forking over the $20/month for this service. A lot of people who used tether apps on iPhone got kicked off their unlimited data plans to shared data plans due to "abuse of network usage."
kimdoocheol said:
I wouldn't tether with unlimited data unless you are forking over the $20/month for this service. A lot of people who used tether apps on iPhone got kicked off their unlimited data plans to shared data plans due to "abuse of network usage."
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I've never had that issue, just don't go overboard.
geoff5093 said:
I've never had that issue, just don't go overboard.
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I wouldn't risk my unlimited data over $20 a month extra, but to each his own. If I can keep unlimited for as long as i'm on this plan, that would be great as that seems to be a dying benefit. Getting kicked back to 2gb/month for the same cost is a kick to the balls. People have gotten notes from VZW from just tethering.
Of course, if you just tether whilst on 4g this isn't an issue.
Maybe I've been lucky, but I've never gotten so much as a courtesy letter. My secret was to build up to my 7GB a month by going 2GB, 4GB, then 5.5GB the months prior. But, to be honest, it just depends on my laptop travel use. As long as you don't go from 1 GB/month to 10, you should be okay.
spyderman09 said:
As far as I know, foxfi doesn't work on Jelly Bean. It's not a root limitation - they haven't updated it to work with JB, and actually advise against upgrading to JB if you wanna keep using in in their app description on the Play store
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I'm not sure what the app description says in the Play Store but it works for me with my GNex running JB. That's my $.02
Legacy2385 said:
I'm not sure what the app description says in the Play Store but it works for me with my GNex running JB. That's my $.02
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That's good news! Thanks for updating. I'm hoping they did something and just forgot to update the app description. Can't wait to test it out.
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I'm not sure what the app description says in the Play Store but it works for me with my GNex running JB. That's my $.02
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Do you have a tethering or share everything plan? If so then it will work, but not for people without that plan.
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Do you have a tethering or share everything plan? If so then it will work, but not for people without that plan.
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I can confirm the wifi-tether does work for a non-rooted GNex running Jelly Bean on Verizon, the usb tether does not and I get a message to contact Verizon if I want to activate it lol (I do not get this message at all when I use the wifi-tether, there is a problem with FoxFi where it only lets u use 10min even if u paid for it so hopefully they fix that)
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I can confirm the wifi-tether does work for a non-rooted GNex running Jelly Bean on Verizon, the usb tether does not and I get a message to contact Verizon if I want to activate it lol (I do not get this message at all when I use the wifi-tether, there is a problem with FoxFi where it only lets u use 10min even if u paid for it so hopefully they fix that)
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The Note 2 and GNex are different phones though, so it's not really a fair test.
I use anywhere from 5-10 gb on my phone, and 5-15 gb tethering. Havent had an issue in 2 years.
Bosgarage57 said:
I use anywhere from 5-10 gb on my phone, and 5-15 gb tethering. Havent had an issue in 2 years.
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Depends on the phone. They really clamped down on this with iPhones. I know some people who got booted down to tiered plans because they were cited as abusing the network.
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
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it needs to pay for the apps
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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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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.
jmorton10 said:
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
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For those of you waiting patiently eek for root, there is a simple substitute for WiFi Tether that worked on the Note II and some other phones as well. I'm just leaving this here in case someone doesn't know.
1. Go to Settings > More Settings > Mobile Hotspot (don't turn it on, but select it).
2. Press Configure and set your desired hotspot settings.
3. Go to Play Store and download "Hotspot Toggle Widget" by Fattin Hotspot Network. Link.
4. Add widget to home screen.
5. Toggle widget on.
6. Press the Home button to dismiss this annoying, useless popup.
7. Enjoy.
This also works with Foxfi when you get the subscription notification, just click home and tether away.
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Works like a charm! Thank you...
I can verify that foxfi works fine on mine also!
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Both of these methods work, I just wonder how long until Big Red patches this out.
darkhawkff said:
Both of these methods work, I just wonder how long until Big Red patches this out.
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It has worked forever on the Note2 which kinda surprised me.
Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?
snwbrdr852 said:
Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?
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I've been tethering on my unlimited plan for a couple years and have never had an issue. I use around 20GB per month, mostly without tethering, but I do use it.
I have tethered for years also. My kids and wife use my tether since I am only one with unlimited. I average 20 gb per month and never had any issues.
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Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?
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I have unlimited and it's working fine. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone getting hassled for using it modestly.
What is the advantage of doing this instead of just using the native app?
JB
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jmboulware said:
What is the advantage of doing this instead of just using the native app?
JB
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People on the older unlimited data plans do not have free tethering included in their plans.
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Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?
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I'm not sure they really care.
I always kept my usage reasonable, but some douche where I work was DLing torrents at over 100 gigs a month!!
So for those on a 4gb/month plan they can use the built-in tethering app and be just fine without incurring any added costs for doing so?
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So for those on a 4gb/month plan they can use the built-in tethering app and be just fine without incurring any added costs for doing so?
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If you are on a not unlimited plan you should already have tethering enabled, so no need to do anything but use the built-in app.
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I'm not sure they really care.
I always kept my usage reasonable, but some douche where I work was DLing torrents at over 100 gigs a month!!
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Oh, damn 100GB a month? That's nuts. I wonder if there's a cutoff where Verizon starts to become concerned about data use. 20GB? 30GB?
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If you are on a not unlimited plan you should already have tethering enabled, so no need to do anything but use the built-in app.
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Actually the only plan you can tether at no extra charge its the share everything. If you are on any other plan, it is not included. Okay
Hmm for some reason not working for me. Following directions precisely. Stock rooted. Keeps checking for Verizon subscription.
dukins said:
Hmm for some reason not working for me. Following directions precisely. Stock rooted. Keeps checking for Verizon subscription.
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yea
I am in the same boat, cant get that to work either
lsxrx7 said:
yea
I am in the same boat, cant get that to work either
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Finally got it to work. I'm tethering now. Even though the verizon subscription pops up, just press the home button. Profit. Thanks op.