Going to attempt first root, or would prefer to avoid it and would pay someone local to do it for me. Verizon Galaxy Note 2. Would appreciate some help, need wifi tethering, have unlimited data. Don't want to brick this beautiful phone.
You don't need root for wifi tethering.....
Just download a wifi toggle widget from playstore
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nunyazz said:
You don't need root for wifi tethering.....
Just download a wifi toggle widget from playstore
use search....
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Have old Droid and was using Foxfi. Loved it, but now won't work with new OS on Note 2. Have unlimited data and need wifi tethering. If there was something like foxfi that would work I would be interested, but Verizon has blocked foxfi/pdanet now. Was told by a few people that I need to root to install app to run wifi hotspot because I still have the old unlimited data plan. Don't want to go in to Verizon to get new phone and their app for hotspot because it will cap my data (limited to whatever you pay for). Thank you.
To use Foxfi you will need to root, but like I said, just using a tether toggle widget will bypass the activation screen.
Thank you
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To use Foxfi you will need to root, but like I said, just using a tether toggle widget will bypass the activation screen.
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I would LOVE to be able to use wifi tethering without rooting, but I cannot find anything that will work. Don't want bluetooth, want wifi. Spend my life in a hockey arena and soccer and softball field and need something for kids to connect to. Cannot find anything to work on 4.1.1 (Note II - SCH-1605) for Verizon. Do you know of something that will indeed work? I have the older unlimited data plan. Foxfi is blocked.... Thank you so much.
buffalochick said:
I would LOVE to be able to use wifi tethering without rooting, but I cannot find anything that will work. Don't want bluetooth, want wifi. Spend my life in a hockey arena and soccer and softball field and need something for kids to connect to. Cannot find anything to work on 4.1.1 (Note II - SCH-1605) for Verizon. Do you know of something that will indeed work? I have the older unlimited data plan. Foxfi is blocked.... Thank you so much.
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What he's telling you to do is download just a hotspot toggle from play. It will bypass the Verizon activation screen. Here's one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m_medium=organic&utm_term=wifi+hotspot+toggle
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kintwofan said:
What he's telling you to do is download just a hotspot toggle from play. It will bypass the Verizon activation screen. Here's one
google link.
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I sincerely apologize for my naivety and lack of knowledge. This is my first encounter with cell phone OS alteration. I will indeed try this tonight. Thank you so much for the information.
buffalochick said:
I sincerely apologize for my naivety and lack of knowledge. This is my first encounter with cell phone OS alteration. I will indeed try this tonight. Thank you so much for the information.
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You dont have to apologize.i wasn't meaning anything mean. Just clearing up what he meant for you. Let us know if it works out
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Completely unrelated but I'm a buffalo native (in Colorado now). Any chance you work at Epic center? You mentioned the multiple sports and it came to mind lol. I played hockey in that area for 30 years.
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after rooting the htc thunderbolt can we use the wifi tether app for root users to tether for free? and will it be at 4g speeds. sorry if this was answered already, and thanks for the info.
Yes yes and yes it has been answered. You can also use the mobile hotspot app that came on the phone for free without root
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Yes yes and yes it has been answered. You can also use the mobile hotspot app that came on the phone for free without root
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thank you. i knew we had like a free trial period with the hot spot app, isnt that gonna cancel out soon? i wanna be able to use the wifi tether like i did with my motorola droid it was so handy having that option. thanks again..
The free hotspot thing ends on May 15th. Then you gotta pay.
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Yes yes and yes it has been answered. You can also use the mobile hotspot app that came on the phone for free without root
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yup...4g speeds a little slower through the tether but it still beats Comcast
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Be careful, Big Red (and others) is watching. Wireless tether, easy tether, and PDAnet have all been removed from the market for VZW customers. I am sure a quick Google search will find the apks to download, but I think part of what is pushing carriers to demand locked bootloaders is people abusing rooted tethering. I can’t say that I agree since I am paying for the data so it should not matter if I use it through my phone or laptop, but there have been rumblings of problems such as data throttles for heavy data users.
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Be careful, Big Red (and others) is watching. Wireless tether, easy tether, and PDAnet have all been removed from the market for VZW customers. I am sure a quick Google search will find the apks to download, but I think part of what is pushing carriers to demand locked bootloaders is people abusing rooted tethering. I can’t say that I agree since I am paying for the data so it should not matter if I use it through my phone or laptop, but there have been rumblings of problems such as data throttles for heavy data users.
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I don't agree with them, but I think the rationale is the buffet metaphor... you can't pay for the buffet and invite 5 friends to share your meal. I think this is a big part of why (to my knowledge) USB tethering isn't being targeted. Wifi tethering is like sharing with 5 friends, USB tethering is bringing your own plate and silverware.
Honestly I'd prefer a "do what you want, tethering or not" approach that included a X GB limit over this "unlimited, but we decide how you use it" crap.
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Yes yes and yes it has been answered. You can also use the mobile hotspot app that came on the phone for free without root
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I hear the free unrooted mobile hotspot is only free for a few more weeks.
All you have to do to download Wireless Tether or any other apps blocked by Verizon is put your phone into Airplane Mode and then turn on WiFi. As long as you have a WiFi signal with the phone in Airplane Mode, you will have accessibility to all blocked Apps in the Market, even if your phone is not rooted!
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All you have to do to download Wireless Tether or any other apps blocked by Verizon is put your phone into Airplane Mode and then turn on WiFi. As long as you have a WiFi signal with the phone in Airplane Mode, you will have accessibility to all blocked Apps in the Market, even if your phone is not rooted!
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That's awesome to know. Tried and verified
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I don't agree with them, but I think the rationale is the buffet metaphor... you can't pay for the buffet and invite 5 friends to share your meal. I think this is a big part of why (to my knowledge) USB tethering isn't being targeted. Wifi tethering is like sharing with 5 friends, USB tethering is bringing your own plate and silverware.
Honestly I'd prefer a "do what you want, tethering or not" approach that included a X GB limit over this "unlimited, but we decide how you use it" crap.
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Personally, I don't like that companies are moving toward the "buffet" approach to providing internet access. I have AT&T DSL. They provide me with an internet connection. PERIOD. They don't give me the internet connection and then say only use this on one computer nor do they say I'm not allowerd to hook it up to my Linksys router. It makes more sense to me that way. Maxing out my connection speed on one machine would be equivalent to me maxing it out across several.
How can i get free wifi tethering on my att galaxy s2?
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How can i get free wifi tethering on my att galaxy s2?
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You can root it and use barnacle, or use the hotspot feature under the "wireless and network settings" if AT&T hasn't disabled it. I was planning on getting one earlier today, but wasn't able to get to the store before work.
Check the settings and see if "Tethering & portable hotspot" feature is there. If it is it will just use your regular data plan.
Ok thanks im going to just wait for a root to come out.
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wifi hotspot has not been disabled on my sgs2, not rooted
When I picked up my phone at AT&T they asked me if I wanted the family (?) tether plan for $45/mo. I said no. When I checked the phone at home, the tether option was there, so is it cool to tether the phone without getting a nasty gram?
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When I picked up my phone at AT&T they asked me if I wanted the family (?) tether plan for $45/mo. I said no. When I checked the phone at home, the tether option was there, so is it cool to tether the phone without getting a nasty gram?
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The moment you turn that on and start using it you will get a notice that you will need to change to that tether plan. Unless you get PDAnet or root the phone and use one of those apps.
I rooted , used Titanium Backup and froze tethering manager app, wifi tethering now works fine with my android tablet.
Bob
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rbtconsultants said:
I rooted , used Titanium Backup and froze tethering manager app, wifi tethering now works fine with my android tablet.
Bob
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Any link to rooting the AT&T version? Want to root and use the built in tether. As of now, when you try to use the tether it will say you need to have the tether option. Don't want to pay the extra for using it a few times a month.
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The moment you turn that on and start using it you will get a notice that you will need to change to that tether plan. Unless you get PDAnet or root the phone and use one of those apps.
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Yep, you're right. I just tried it.
I guess I root.
You need to root the phone and unintall the Tethering Manager in order to use the built-in tethering features without paying for it.
Just remember that a lot of people have been getting nastygrams from AT&T even without interference from tethering manager. There has been a lot of speculation as to the cause, but naive tethering is detectable in a number of ways, so don't be surprised if they suddenly decide to up your bill by $20.
Has anyone actually used Barnacle with this phone?
I rooted and installed Barnacle, which has to be downloaded from their site because it is blocked in Market. I start Barnacle and it has SU privilege, but no device can see the hotspot it creates. Even when I create the WiFi network there is no connection.
I'm having the same problem as far as my phone telling me I need a tethering plan. So I called At&t & they said I'd have to basically lose my grandfathered in plan of Unlimited just so I can surf the net for an extra $45 a mnth!! WTF!! I Didn't have this problem with my Cappy.. Wut to friggin do?? Can't root without Internet?? Someone please help a brother out!!
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I'm having the same problem as far as my phone telling me I need a tethering plan. So I called At&t & they said I'd have to basically lose my grandfathered in plan of Unlimited just so I can surf the net for an extra $45 a mnth!! WTF!! I Didn't have this problem with my Cappy.. Wut to friggin do?? Can't root without Internet?? Someone please help a brother out!!
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If you want to tether without paying for it, you have to root and freeze/remove tethering manager, or use a third-party app. Plus, you still risk AT&T slapping you with the overpriced tethering plan if they catch you. Not really sure there is anything you can do.
I figured as much. I never had a problem up til today when I got my new Gs2. I don't tether much at all to be honest with you. But at&t screwed me cause now I'm without Internet so I can't root even if I wanted to. I think I have no choice but to get a wireless Internet card til I root & find a decent ROM. Thanks a bunch for the advice though.. Much appreciated!!
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Cappy users are getting nailed right and left, same for Infuse users.
I've been OK, but so far I've only tethered Android tablets (Galaxy Tab 10.1) in the past month or two.
Entropy512 said:
Cappy users are getting nailed right and left, same for Infuse users.
I've been OK, but so far I've only tethered Android tablets (Galaxy Tab 10.1) in the past month or two.
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Earlier this year I used the hotspot on my Dell Streak to tether my laptop for an entire week. Never heard anything from AT&T. It has a stock ROM from another region and is rooted. I haven't unloaded any stock apps on it.
brianlp said:
Has anyone actually used Barnacle with this phone?
I rooted and installed Barnacle, which has to be downloaded from their site because it is blocked in Market. I start Barnacle and it has SU privilege, but no device can see the hotspot it creates. Even when I create the WiFi network there is no connection.
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You don't necessarily have to download it from their site. If you have a wifi connection you should be able to put the phone in airplane mode, turn on wifi, and connect that way. Either that or remove the sim card and get on wifi. As long as the sim is either removed or disabled and you are on wifi the market will not be filtered.
Maybe you're trying to connect devices to it that can either only see an infrastructure mode access point or are set to only connect to those. My laptop didn't see mine at first, but then I changed the setting in the wireless to show all types of connections (ad-hoc and infrastructure) and it worked. I had to actually modify the wifi_supplicant file on my moto Xoom for it to see ad-hoc connections.
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Any link to rooting the AT&T version? Want to root and use the built in tether. As of now, when you try to use the tether it will say you need to have the tether option. Don't want to pay the extra for using it a few times a month.
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This one worked perfectly for me and I didn't need to use SuperOneClick after loading it as it was already rooted. Go here.
I never had any issues or nasty-grams from AT&T for wifi tether, but I only used it when I needed too which honestly, wasn't too often.
I know that at&t hate data hogs and etc. However, I'm curious will at&t be able to detect if you use barnacle wifi on the Galaxy note? I search the thread but couldn't find any thread asking about barnacle and the att galaxy note. I'm curious cause when I went into the play store to download it. It said this app isn't supported by this carrier and would not let me download it. I had to download it on an outside source then install it manually. It works fine now to tether to my asus tablet but will at&t see it and change my plan? I'm currently on the 3gb data plan.
I also have the same exact question... I really think they (AT&T) will not be able to know if we are sharing internet via ad-hoc...
There had been reports of the messages being sent to Unlimited Users for streaming Pandora over BT to car radios as tethering. Who knows, give it a shot and see what happens. Worst case, it's a warning text.
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If its a 3rd party app I dont think they can track it. It will just show data transfers. If youre on a tiered data plan, they dont care. Any overages will be added to your bill. They mainly watch users with unlimited data.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
Well, I have been streaming pandora over BT on my car (unlimited data plan) since ages every single day... No issues... And I have been using Barnacle via adhoc this days... No issue yet...
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So I can go ahead and get free tethering with this app without even rooting?
UPDATE: Nevermind went and looked in the app store and it says rooting required!!
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This is working fine for tethering on att
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This method has been used on the GS3 as well so whoever gave that advice. TY
However, All you need to do is go to settings -> more settings -> mobile hotspot and set up your SSID and password. Afterwards, head the the play store and search https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot&hl=en and install. Go to your widgets and place it somewhere on your homescreen and tap for instant success. Thanks!
P.S - Root not required
Hopefully, this will be more stable than Wireless Tether which more or less causes phone to reboot and how frequent depends on the version used.
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Hopefully, this will be more stable than Wireless Tether which more or less causes phone to reboot and how frequent depends on the version used.
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I haven't done any heaving torrenting or anything, but it has been stable for a couple hours now with not 1 restart. Results vary I know though.
I uses wireless tether trevmod with access control and wpa2 last night to download a few gigs of torrents...I didnt get a reboot at all
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nadcicle said:
This method has been used on the GS3 as well so whoever gave that advice. TY
However, All you need to do is go to settings -> more settings -> mobile hotspot and set up your SSID and password. Afterwards, head the the play store and search https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bohlool.net.toogleHotspot&hl=en and install. Go to your widgets and place it somewhere on your homescreen and tap for instant success. Thanks!
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Does this not activate Verizon Hotspot charges??
Had the same question as above...
When I was testing out foxfi, as soon as I turned on foxfi, it would also activate the "Mobile Hotspot" icon that came with the phone. Does it charge me for it through Verizon?
After I deleted foxfi and tried to use the mobile hotspot directly, it asks me to sign up with a plan...
Does this mean that using third party tethering programs activating the "Mobile Hospot" that came with the phone doesn't incur any extra charges?
Thanks~
works perfect thanks man!
Does this bypass Verizon's tether charge?
Works fine here. If this did activate Verizon hot spot I believe it would make you sign up. Quick way to check would be at my Verizon and see if your plan changed mine hasnt
I just tried it and it did take me to the Verizon hotspot sign up. Unless there's another way to use it you're not gonna' tether for free with this.
It's an easy way to turn your paid-for hotspot on though.
I am using widgetsoid to make a toggle, it's pretty much the same thing, it activates the Verizon hotspot without having to register.
This way is more stable then foxfi, I would lose my connection all the time with that one.
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depends on your data plan. Old unlimited data plans will have to sign up for the hotspot add on (30 bucks a month). Those on tiered plans or family plans shouldn't have to pay extra as its included now.
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depends on your data plan. Old unlimited data plans will have to sign up for the hotspot add on (30 bucks a month). Those on tiered plans or family plans shouldn't have to pay extra as its included now.
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im on unlimited data and have no problems tethering for no extra fee. i use portable wifi hotspot...it bypasses the subscription check and is rock solid.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...34HwBQ&usg=AFQjCNGDJ2PrGfZSHBx5u07A03_aJPcG4g
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im on unlimited data and have no problems tethering for no extra fee. i use portable wifi hotspot...it bypasses the subscription check and is rock solid.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...34HwBQ&usg=AFQjCNGDJ2PrGfZSHBx5u07A03_aJPcG4g
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Just want to confirm that the red pop notification is normal and I won't be charged right?
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im on unlimited data and have no problems tethering for no extra fee. i use portable wifi hotspot...it bypasses the subscription check and is rock solid.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...34HwBQ&usg=AFQjCNGDJ2PrGfZSHBx5u07A03_aJPcG4g
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Can I have your autograph now that you're all famous and whatnot? ^_^
I can confirm this bypasses the subscription. When running without the app it asks to subscribe. With the little app it with will not ask to subscribe and do native tether...
I think like the att users vzw will see the forums push an update out and disable our little app
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Good thing you can decline OTAs if you so desire. I don't think VZW cares that much about us tethering anymore, especially since they signed that agreement with the government to not block tethering as a condition of buying more spectrum. That's why tethering is included free now with the shared data plans. There are so few of us left who still have unlimited data, just don't all torrent 100 GB over the cell connection and VZW will probably leave us alone.
I have turned on the stock Hotspot, that came on the GN2, and it seems to work great. I was not asked to sign up for a Hotspot plan either. Is this unusual?
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I have turned on the stock Hotspot, that came on the GN2, and it seems to work great. I was not asked to sign up for a Hotspot plan either. Is this unusual?
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ther is no charge for tethering with a tiered data plan...the folks who still have unlimited data still get the subscription notice when opening the stock hotspot app. thats where portable wifi app comes into play.
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skynet11 said:
Can I have your autograph now that you're all famous and whatnot? ^_^
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trollol!
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I have turned on the stock Hotspot, that came on the GN2, and it seems to work great. I was not asked to sign up for a Hotspot plan either. Is this unusual?
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People who are on Share Everything get Mobile Hotspot included. It's only people still on individual data plans, capped or unlimited, who have to pay an extra $30 for Mobile Hotspot.
Use this widget and it will bypass the subscription check for all you non-rooted peeps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo
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I cannot get USB tether to work :/ it shows red, so I am assuming that that s4 does support usb tether? I did get the wifi tether to work. For the record I did try all 3 different USB settings and made sure USB debugging was on and off. Nothing seemed to work.
I use Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, but it looks like it does the same thing: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=portable+wifi+hotspot&c=apps
Glad some of those are still out there. I thought the carriers had all those banned from the Play store years ago.
cell128 said:
Use this widget and it will bypass the subscription check for all you non-rooted peeps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo
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UNLIMITED OR METERED DATA ya got there?
That makes a huge difference, especially since us Unlimited can't "tether" but you metered people can do it all day!
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UNLIMITED OR METERED DATA ya got there?
That makes a huge difference, especially since us Unlimited can't "tether" but you metered people can do it all day!
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With new phones such as the S3, S4, etc... being able to suck down amazing levels of data, how on earth would big red be able to tell the difference between a teathered device vs. regular phone?
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With new phones such as the S3, S4, etc... being able to suck down amazing levels of data, how on earth would big red be able to tell the difference between a teathered device vs. regular phone?
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Unlimited is provisioned differently than limited data plans... hence the "subscription check".
Limited data plans can tether all they want, just hope you never hit that limit and get on the dime for overages
There's an unanswered question up there, and it's an important question for the "unlimited" peeps on VZW here!
edit: it has nothing to do with "rooting" or "not rooting" like the op says. I'm hoping he has unlimited, but have had the last few Samsung devices on VZW, and it's not promising for us unlimited data folk. Most unlimited tethering changes involve more than installing a widget, but I'm not familiar with this one.
Someone please report if it works with unlimited data, and then please report 35 days later when your new bill comes in. Do it again 70 days out.
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UNLIMITED OR METERED DATA ya got there?
That makes a huge difference, especially since us Unlimited can't "tether" but you metered people can do it all day!
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I have unlimited data. When I try to use the mobile hotspot via settings it checks for.subscription status and will not turn on because I don't pay for tethering but the widget will just turn it on
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I have unlimited data. When I try to use the mobile hotspot via settings it checks for.subscription status and will not turn on because I don't pay for tethering but the widget will just turn it on
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Which is exactly why I asked. Done and Done.
No widget is going to circumvent Unlimited Data Tethering as stated in the OP's post today. :good::good:
Can confirm. The widget trick works for people on unlimited data plans.
Also. I used to do it this way all the time with my s3 never got charged for it if that answers your question. I switched to WiFi tether because the verizon one kept dropping the signal while tethering.
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Thanks very much! After shelling out $700 full retail for the S4 (did the same for the S3)to maintain unlimited data, I'm glad to see a working option for wifi tethering so quickly available. This activated the hotspot without subscription verification, which by all appearances is what the methods I used on the S3 did too, so frankly, I'm not overly concerned about big red being able to discern that I'm tethering, while not actually subscribing to that service. Thanks again!
Unlimited here and the shortcut for WiFi tethering works great. No luck with USB tethering widget or other usb shortcuts I've found in the play store... it always goes to confirm subscription and then tells me to call customer service.
I have unlimited data, but I have the hotspot option under the more networks catagory. I am not rooted. Are you sure you need this? Try uninstalling it and see if you have the hotspot there.
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I have unlimited data, but I have the hotspot option under the more networks catagory. I am not rooted. Are you sure you need this? Try uninstalling it and see if you have the hotspot there.
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Everyone has that option regardless of their plan, as it's built into the phone. Since you have unlimited data without a tethering plan, if you try to start it you'll get a subscription message. If you use one of the widget to start tethering it bypasses this.
If you remove it it won't work AFAIK.
Works perfectly on my S4 with unlimited data.
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how can we confirm that they dont activate tethering subscription with this?
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how can we confirm that they dont activate tethering subscription with this?
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Because in the history of vzw they can't add something without consulting you not to mention ive been using it with my s3
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how can we confirm that they dont activate tethering subscription with this?
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Hundreds of us have been using it on the S3 and Note 2, as well as other phones with no issues.
I have unlimited data and am using FixFi...works great. I bought PDANet years ago and that key unlocks the full version. I imagine it works the same way...though I don't really care as long as it works. I am not rooted for the first time in years.
Edit: Link in playstore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi