I read that tethering is disabled if you have Tmos $30, 100 min, 5 Gb plan. Can you still tether if you are rooted and using an app like WiFi Tether?
I am with Sprint and have an HTC EVO 4G (questionable) LTE. I am considering switching to TMo and getting the HTC One, and use a VOIP app for calls. I only tether very occasionally, maybe once a month, for my Nexis 7. Typically, I work in various office buildings, and more often than not, they have WiFi. I only browse and email, never stream, so my usage is pretty low.
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You can tether with the 4g data plan with out any extra charges. The plan they block free tethering is when you're on the truly unlimited 4g plan with out caps.
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So i won't need WiFi Tether? Any suggestions for a VOIP app? I have a Google Voice account, but I need a VOIP app to work with it.
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I have the Unlocked Edition on the $30 prepaid plan and I've tried everything to get native tethering to work, web pages are just constantly redirected to Tmobiles website. When you log in theres an option to add tethering for 15/month. So in my experience no, there is no way to tether natively without root or paying another fee.
I was hoping, as I have the unlocked edition that isnt tied to any specific carrier (as in, stock rom with no carrier interference) that tethering would be unaffected but it seems they're blocking it server side. I even changed the UA of my browser on my computer to various mobile devices and other browsers and it still wouldnt work.
Thanks.
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You can try spare phone for voip
If you were on an AOSP Rom it would work without issue. I tethered from a Galaxy Nexus Gigs to my Nexus 10 with the native tethering app without issue.
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Yup, AOSP native tethering works fine. I've USB tethered my Galaxy Nexus on T-Mobile's $30 plan several times with no issue, using the baked-in USB tethering option on CyanogenMod.
CrappyAlloy said:
I have the Unlocked Edition on the $30 prepaid plan and I've tried everything to get native tethering to work, web pages are just constantly redirected to Tmobiles website. When you log in theres an option to add tethering for 15/month. So in my experience no, there is no way to tether natively without root or paying another fee.
I was hoping, as I have the unlocked edition that isnt tied to any specific carrier (as in, stock rom with no carrier interference) that tethering would be unaffected but it seems they're blocking it server side. I even changed the UA of my browser on my computer to various mobile devices and other browsers and it still wouldnt work.
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Get a browser-agent changer plugin for whatever browser you're using. And set it to some mobile browser.
What this basically does is, when the browser sends HTTP requests, it identifies itself as a mobile browser and so T-Mobile doesnt redirect the traffic to their advertisement.
Worked for me when I used to be on T-Mobile (bout a year ago)
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Get a browser-agent changer plugin for whatever browser you're using. And set it to some mobile browser.
What this basically does is, when the browser sends HTTP requests, it identifies itself as a mobile browser and so T-Mobile doesnt redirect the traffic to their advertisement.
Worked for me when I used to be on T-Mobile (bout a year ago)
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In the very post of mine you quoted I said I already tried changing the User Agent string of the browser to several different things and it didn't work.
Oh wow, whoops. Didn't read properly.
Thats odd though. I wonder how they track you then
Nippero said:
Oh wow, whoops. Didn't read properly.
Thats odd though. I wonder how they track you then
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I was wondering the same thing, other then maybe because I was using the stock ROM's built in tethering option, but again since I have the carrier-less unlocked edition I wasnt sure how that could be the problem either. At some point I'm going to try the non-root clockworkmod tether in the market and see if that works.
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Hi guys!! I've just tried this app and it works great!
It can share your Defy's internet connection to your pc!
It's a real tethering not a simply MODEM Tethering, you will NOT pay extra cost to your Carrier!
I read about it here on xda:
Moto Tethering USB
See ya!
The default build-in USB tethering is working fine. Why would one need another 3rd party app to run?
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farsight73 said:
The default build-in USB tethering is working fine. Why would one need another 3rd party app to run?
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As you can see from App description:
** Moto Tethering USB uses exactly the same data plan that is used for the on-phone Internet access like in the built-in browser or e-mail app or youtube application. No additional tethering fees.
The built-in function acts like a modem that can be intercepted by your Carrier to make you pay additional costs for your current connection!
cu,
I'm not sure if anything you say is correct. But I'm on unlimited data plan which also comes with voice, MMS, SMS and etc.. I've been using the build-in USB tethering as well and Wifi hotspot for over a year and none have any extra charges from my carrier.
I do USB tethering with my Laptop and Desktop. Share my Wifi Hotspot with my friend's phones and all working as it is..
I don't see the need of this 3rd party apps unless your phone doesn't have the default USB tethering and 3G Wifi Hotspot build-in.
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I'm not sure if anything you say is correct. But I'm on unlimited data plan which also comes with voice, MMS, SMS and etc.. I've been using the build-in USB tethering as well and Wifi hotspot for over a year and none have any extra charges from my carrier.
I do USB tethering with my Laptop and Desktop. Share my Wifi Hotspot with my friend's phones and all working as it is..
I don't see the need of this 3rd party apps unless your phone doesn't have the default USB tethering and 3G Wifi Hotspot build-in.
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Every Mobile Carrier reacts in different ways to Mobile Tethering,
Here in Europe, many Carriers apply different costs for Mobile Browsing and Pc Browsing,
cu.
alezzandro said:
Every Mobile Carrier reacts in different ways to Mobile Tethering,
Here in Europe, many Carriers apply different costs for Mobile Browsing and Pc Browsing,
cu.
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Yea. you might have the point there.. not all carrier have the same policy...
Cheersss
Look like my carrier is superb!!
Ok, I'm going to start out with a trick, on your browser on your PC / MAC download an extension such as "Chrome UA Spoofer" that will change your User Agent. This just lets you look like your PC's a phone and therefore you can use sites without worrying about the pop up T-Mobile uses! You might run into mobile sites, just look at the bottom for the full desktop version
Thought I would share what I use! It works 100% all of the time in conjunction with Wireless Tether for Root Users and the routing fix
There is already a thread that shows how to avoid this issue
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ive been using wifi tether for root ever since I switched to the unlimited 4g plan. never had a problem yet.
ce3jay said:
ive been using wifi tether for root ever since I switched to the unlimited 4g plan. never had a problem yet.
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so was I until night before last... all I did was change my User Agent on my netbook to Android for normal browseing and Firefox for Netflix
I just firefox in general, no issues.
I have looked and looked, but I haven't gotten a straight forward answer on this.
I don't want to root my phone. Which app still lets me tether without having to turn on the Verizon hotspot and get charged extra for that service? (much like Foxfi does for just about every other phone I've seen)
No, just use a widget.
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No, just use a widget.
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What widget? I just bought the Note 2 a day ago so I am still trying to figure it all out. Came from a Moto Droid X so this thing feels light years ahead of me.
Any widget that toggles wifi tether.
search the play store.
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Any widget that toggles wifi tether.
search the play store.
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Ok, now I feel like an idiot.
I just got the Note 2, and signed a new contract. Last time I signed a contract (2+ years ago), they wanted 20 something bucks for you to use their VZW Hotspot, so I always used Foxfi to get around it and just use up all of my data plan. I guess Verizon just got smart and made it free? :silly:
Had me worried when I kept downloading *Free Wi-Fi hotspot* apps and they kicked me over to the VZW app instead.
Thanks for the help!:laugh:
Its not free but it is included with any of the new plans. If you still have unlimited data its still frowned upon. With that said yes you can use a toggle but the hotspot will drop data frequently. I recommend you root and install the wireless tether from google. Settings i use are S3 profile, netd-ndc setup, check th3 following: send netd, both wifi driver reloads, mss clamping, and router fix.
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Try "elixir 2 widgets" which is different from "elixir 2" from the play store. Once installed create a widget on your home screen for wifi tether and it should bypass the vzw block. It worked on stock unrooted vzw build for me but now I dont need it. Yay!
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ES File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
The app I use is mainly for File browsing, but I've noticed with the new version is has the ability to turn on Tethering and by-pass the carrier check (on AT&T at least).
No system file modification needed.
Simply go to:
Menu -> Tools -> Net Manager
Downloaded and confirmed it works. This definitely a big plus!
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Downloaded and confirmed it works. This definitely a big plus!
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Are you also rooted? I'm not sure if it worked for unrooted devices.
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ES File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
The app I use is mainly for File browsing, but I've noticed with the new version is has the ability to turn on Tethering and by-pass the carrier check (on AT&T at least).
No system wasnt a net manager in my settings options..... so I uninstalled the ES file explorer I had and then installed this one. I was able to turn on the tethering, and my computer recognized it and it appeared to be running, but I was never able to connect to any webpages.
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I am not rooted...still worked!
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NICE!!
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Holy crap. it works. I just turned it on, joined my laptop to it and I'm browsing web pages!!
I'm a new customer to AT&T. So... what is the likelihood that they will catch you and do something drastic, like cancel your service or something? I don't have unlimited data, so it's not like I would abuse it.
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Holy crap. it works. I just turned it on, joined my laptop to it and I'm browsing web pages!!
I'm a new customer to AT&T. So... what is the likelihood that they will catch you and do something drastic, like cancel your service or something? I don't have unlimited data, so it's not like I would abuse it.
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Chances are low. Extremely low. I've never been notified once on Android. Even if they detect you they are obligated to send you a written warning before they charge you for extra features. I know this from unauthorized tethering on my iPhone.
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Just confirmed this works with out the need to root or change any system files.
Thanks
ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
ES File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
The app I use is mainly for File browsing, but I've noticed with the new version is has the ability to turn on Tethering and by-pass the carrier check (on AT&T at least).
No system file modification needed.
Simply go to:
Menu -> Tools -> Net Manager
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I had already installed this app after rooting since I love the File Browsing and the great functionality this app has but I never even noticed this setting. Thanks so much for this post, very helpful! I did hit thanks for you too
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Chances are low. Extremely low. I've never been notified once on Android. Even if they detect you they are obligated to send you a written warning before they charge you for extra features. I know this from unauthorized tethering on my iPhone.
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Thanks sir. it's surprising this works without root.
Thanks for sharing! I'm not rooted and it works fine.
VERY cool, now they just need to incorporate a widget to turn this sucker on and off quickly without having to fumble through the app and it would be perfect!
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Awesome!!! Great find.
please help my confused mind... the phone comes with an att hotspot app... wouldnt this be the same thing? att doesnt charge to use this app, it just goes against data (at least on my plan).
ejbmvp said:
please help my confused mind... the phone comes with an att hotspot app... wouldnt this be the same thing? att doesnt charge to use this app, it just goes against data (at least on my plan).
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You're definitely confused, so I'll help.... The ATT Hotspot app is to connect your phone to the wireless hotspot ATT provides for free at various locations so you don't use your data plan
Wireless tethering is to connect another device (laptop, WiFi tablet, another phone, etc) to use your data plan on your phone wirelessly, turning your phone into a router, receiving data and broadcasting an SSID like your WiFi at home / work does
Make sense?
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KryptosXLayer2 said:
You're definitely confused, so I'll help.... The ATT Hotspot app is to connect your phone to the wireless hotspot ATT provides for free at various locations so you don't use your data plan
Wireless tethering is to connect another device (laptop, WiFi tablet, another phone, etc) to use your data plan on your phone wirelessly, turning your phone into a router, receiving data and broadcasting an SSID like your WiFi at home / work does
Make sense?
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your explanation does make sense. But, i use the att mobile hotspot app to connect (tether) my laptop to send out emails on my work email because comcast has blocked port 25, whereas i can still send them out tethering from my phone to laptop.
ejbmvp said:
your explanation does make sense. But, i use the att mobile hotspot app to connect (tether) my laptop to send out emails on my work email because comcast has blocked port 25, whereas i can still send them out tethering from my phone to laptop.
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So seems like you must paying for service. This app you using ( stock Mobile Hotspot) dose not work for free with At&t phones if you do not paying for service. I just try and asking me to call 611 for activating tethering.
Thanks OP. works great here.:good:
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So seems like you must paying for service. This app you using ( stock Mobile Hotspot) dose not work for free with At&t phones if you do not paying for service. I just try and asking me to call 611 for activating tethering.
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hrmmm, i guess i need to figure that out... im new to att, just switched when getting this phone. all i know is i am on their mobile share plan with unlimited talk & text, then we pay for the 4g data plan. so maybe the fee is built into the 4gb share data plan.
edit: yea just did some reading and because i am on a mobile share plan there is no fee. i guess that solves y i was confused to begin with on why the op posted this option for free tethering when i can use the built-in for free to tether.
Not sure whats going on, but my go-to way for avoiding hotspot paywalls recently stopped working.
Nothing on my side has changed. I'm still using my same personal OpenVPN server with the same config files.
I did change laptops recently, but I double checked with Wireshark, all packets coming in and out are OpenVPN packets with a few TCP packets sprinkled in there. No way you T-Mobile can tell what the packets are really for.
Has anyone else noticed this? I'm thinking T-Mobile has switched to tracking tether usage by using the phone itself to report it.
If thats the case, I could probably get around it by rooting and using a custom ROM with its own hotspot app (like CM). Right?
But meh... I'm happy with the phone as it is right now.
All the Carriers are cracking done on tethering. And I don't think switching to CM will help. I'm with you I love Sense to switch to CM
If you have the T-Mobile my account app installed it's tracking what your doing. As for tethering, I have the truly unlimited, no tether included plan, and tether with out a problem.
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So if I uninstall the my account app, they cant track it?
fmedrano1977 said:
If you have the T-Mobile my account app installed it's tracking what your doing. As for tethering, I have the truly unlimited, no tether included plan, and tether with out a problem.
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The tracking function requires user permission, which I have not done...
You could try paying for a service that you use
That's an option or use the work around and get it for free, after all you are paying for the data. Why not use it as you please.
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