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?
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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'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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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 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.
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'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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inco9nito99 said:
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.
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anybody got a wireless tether app working right now im trying barnacle but it sucks
Try wireless tether for root users in the market
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This one has always worked for me - I'm using pre 12 but I'm sure pre 14 will work as well.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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scoochv said:
This one has always worked for me - I'm using pre 12 but I'm sure pre 14 will work as well.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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you are the man this is exactly what I was looking for, by the way i'm posting this from pre 14
vdub804 said:
you are the man this is exactly what I was looking for, by the way i'm posting this from pre 14
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why don't you use the wireless hotspot app the phone comes with???
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why don't you use the wireless hotspot app the phone comes with???
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Amen... I use it all the time and it works perfect.
Wait till t mobile charges for it and disables the stock app.
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jjlean said:
Wait till t mobile charges for it and disables the stock app.
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Won't do it with Grandfathered Unlimited Data plans... anyway, by looking at data usage they can see if you are tethering or not no matter what app you use to do it. LOL.
$15 for a feature that's suppose to be free no thanks, I may work for T-Mobile but I'm not paying extra for something thats is a froyo feature by default.
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Won't do it with Grandfathered Unlimited Data plans... anyway, by looking at data usage they can see if you are tethering or not no matter what app you use to do it. LOL.
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'Can see' and 'will see' are 2 different things my friend
as long as TMO makes a decent buck on the masses, we here in root land should be ok.
cal3thousand said:
'Can see' and 'will see' are 2 different things my friend
as long as TMO makes a decent buck on the masses, we here in root land should be ok.
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Some people are getting Text Messages from T-Mobile stating that they have "some how" picked up that they are tethering via the Google Code, and the native applications and are asking for $15 fee for doing it. there is a thread floating around here somewhere on it.
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why don't you use the wireless hotspot app the phone comes with???
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even though the native Application has a WEP code input option. the Wi-FiTether.apk has a MAC address white listing option along with encryption options so it will only allow certain devices to connect to yours. which i really like. I've been driving down the highway doing 65mph and had people try to connect to my wi-fi that i am letting my wife use for her netbook.
MAC filtering will not allow them to get to the web....
thats my reason for wanting it.
I just use the one built into my phone, they don't charge me and it works great...
Does anyone have the APK of the one that came with the phone? I'm not on stock rom and would like to try the original one
Well in all regards it's a good thing I searched on this subject before I posted anything. In any case does this app let you limit your bandwidth when using it as a wi-fi hotspot? or is there any app that will let me limit my speeds when using the wi-fi?
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Well in all regards it's a good thing I searched on this subject before I posted anything. In any case does this app let you limit your bandwidth when using it as a wi-fi hotspot? or is there any app that will let me limit my speeds when using the wi-fi?
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I've not seen an app that throttles bandwidth being used via the app.
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."
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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."
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I've never had that issue, just don't go overboard.
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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.
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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 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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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
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
i have paid for the foxfi wifi tethering app.
It was working fine before the latest update.
Now the phone is erroring out and is prompting me to click on a "go to my verizon mobile" or "call customer service button".
all you have to do is click on "My verizon mobile" when prompted and then just back out of the my v mobile app and the tethering works fine.
And no, i have accidently signed up with a tethering plan.. i double checked to see if it did.
Hopefully this helps a fellow paid foxfi user.
Idk why but the built in mobile hotspot works fine for me. I get no subscription check
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Soldi3rxx said:
Idk why but the built in mobile hotspot works fine for me. I get no subscription check
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Are you on an unlimited plan?
Soldi3rxx said:
Idk why but the built in mobile hotspot works fine for me. I get no subscription check
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If your plan is capped at a data limit you WILL be able to use it. If not VZW would be in a lot of trouble. They got fined for this before. However those of us on an unlimited plan are blocked access to it.
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Are you on an unlimited plan?
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Ohh okay, No i have a 10GB plan
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Ohh okay, No i have a 10GB plan
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Sugar went where I was headed
sprintrjm said:
i have paid for the foxfi wifi tethering app.
It was working fine before the latest update.
Now the phone is erroring out and is prompting me to click on a "go to my verizon mobile" or "call customer service button".
all you have to do is click on "My verizon mobile" when prompted and then just back out of the my v mobile app and the tethering works fine.
And no, i have accidently signed up with a tethering plan.. i double checked to see if it did.
Hopefully this helps a fellow paid foxfi user.
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When I turn on the wifi hotspot thru the june fabrics app, it gives me the error message but I just hit the home button and move on. The hotspot works just fine.
MVB
hmm wonder if this will work same with PDAnet+ full version will try and check back
This worked for me with three of the free toggles. Hit home and warning goes away but hot-spot stays on
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cool the home button works too..
i am currently tethering on my phone to my laptop..
cheers.
sprintrjm said:
cool the home button works too..
i am currently tethering on my phone to my laptop..
cheers.
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Same here... any of the toggles or free tether apps still work. DO NOT hit cancel, just hit the home button and it stays on. Once its on you can still even configure set the WEP2 settings and passwords without any trouble.
Thats crazy...that means the update determines who has unlimited plans.... VZW is starting to crack down on us.....
Mine is waiting for me to get back in....I have unlimited tether so I guess we'll see if it blocks me.
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Mine is waiting for me to get back in....I have unlimited tether so I guess we'll see if it blocks me.
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Dont worry, it works, just hit home and not the verizon or cancel. Ive been using it just fine.
I haven't installed any updates and don't plan on it. So, what is it that I am missing from this update that has everyone losing their Root access to get? I sort of figured that Verizon would be sending out an update to eliminate the option of being able load the prerelease kernel or any other ones for that matter.
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Or just use a different firmware. I bought my phone already rooted - I previously would have been nervous about rooting it, but since it came that way... and launching the hotspot is just a simple button click in the notifications pull down.
FoxFi has been fixed, as of today, and now works just as it did before. It will ask you something about creating a certificate (which you can read about on their site I guess).. anyhow, I updated mine and it works w/o utilizing the "home button" trick from before.
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FoxFi has been fixed, as of today, and now works just as it did before. It will ask you something about creating a certificate (which you can read about on their site I guess).. anyhow, I updated mine and it works w/o utilizing the "home button" trick from before.
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Looks like they broke it again. Hopefully a new work around can be found.
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Looks like they broke it again. Hopefully a new work around can be found.
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Been using mine for the last 8 hours. Works fine here. I am ME7.
ddemlong said:
Been using mine for the last 8 hours. Works fine here. I am ME7.
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Mine is working fine this morning. Last night neither mine or my wife's would connect. The error message was Verizon was refusing the connection.