I apologize for the rookie question but I'm trying to help my dad get access to the hotspot on his S4. We have root only, is this possible without having an unlocked bootloader? He doesn't want to mess with any hotspot apps or anything, just wants to be able to use the one already on the phone. Don't beat me up, I've tried searching and either I suck at Google or it's just not easy to find. Let me know, thank you in advance.
The native hotspot app will only work for no additional cost if you're running a custom ROM that bypasses the security check. With just root, I assume you do not have a custom ROM. Your best bet right now is to download a tether app and just allowing the app root permissions.
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Thank you very much for that information. If that is our only option that'll do just fine. It was unclear to me how that worked. Thanks again. much appreciated.
I have found that the fabio grasso app to work well with my s4... select method 3 in settings and your good to go.
It also works for no additional cost if your on a data tiered plan. But im assuming you have unlimited data since your posting about it
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
Been using a free app in play store called wifi toggle widget (by fattin hotspot network) . You add the widget to the home screen and toggle it on and off. If it asks you to subscribe don't click the cancel button hit the hardware home button.
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try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273401
K-OtiK said:
I apologize for the rookie question but I'm trying to help my dad get access to the hotspot on his S4. We have root only, is this possible without having an unlocked bootloader? He doesn't want to mess with any hotspot apps or anything, just wants to be able to use the one already on the phone. Don't beat me up, I've tried searching and either I suck at Google or it's just not easy to find. Let me know, thank you in advance.
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Try PDANet or portable wifi hotspot or wifi tether for root. Do a little researching and reading on before use. They all work but are slightly different.
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Hi, so I'm currently using an unlocked Samsung i777 outside the US. I'm loving this phone except for the fact that wifi tethering is not working. Every time I try to enable it, it says mobile data not available or invalid sim.
I can use my sim's 3G/HSDPA connecton just fine and my sim has a data plan and I can even use tethering on other mobile phones so I'm assuming that AT&T locked down the wifi tethering or something. How can I make it work preferably without rooting since I managed to unlock this ohome without root?
If I do need to root, well what are the apps that I need to make wifi hotspot work? Thanks.
natalie1981 said:
Hi, so I'm currently using an unlocked Samsung i777 outside the US. I'm loving this phone except for the fact that wifi tethering is not working. Every time I try to enable it, it says mobile data not available or invalid sim.
I can use my sim's 3G/HSDPA connecton just fine and my sim has a data plan and I can even use tethering on other mobile phones so I'm assuming that AT&T locked down the wifi tethering or something. How can I make it work preferably without rooting since I managed to unlock this ohome without root?
If I do need to root, well what are the apps that I need to make wifi hotspot work? Thanks.
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You need to root, and you actually need to REMOVE an app (TetheringManager2.apk) to make it work.
It's AT&T's bigbrotherware
I hope you're using a local Sim and not planning on tethering while roaming, that would be a heart attack inducing bill waiting for you when you come home!!
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Entropy512 said:
You need to root, and you actually need to REMOVE an app (TetheringManager2.apk) to make it work.
It's AT&T's bigbrotherware
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I have same problem. But i can not find app TetheringManager2.ark in system/app. Can you tell what i should do? Thanks.
cannot tether after rooting and renamed TetheringManager2.apk
the file is there... i am in the same boat as you are. i bought an used i777.
you need to root the phone first, personally, i used Root Manager and located the file and renamed it (instead of deleting it)
BUT.. i still cannot tether :-( still getting the mobile data is not available or invalid SIM.
can anyone offer some insight to this issue ?
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i tried to rename the file to something else, but did not get tethering to work.
i was mad and DELETED the file i renamed altogether and u know what - tethering works !
so i guess you will have to root the phone, DELETE the file, then you can get tethering to work.
have fun.
In the op it states she does not have root. Therefor what she wants to do is not possible. U need root to access the file she needs to remove.
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I love people who resurrect the old thread
In this case, love you Hank, good update, indeed
Entropy512 said:
You need to root, and you actually need to REMOVE an app (TetheringManager2.apk) to make it work.
It's AT&T's bigbrotherware
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Thanks for this answer!! Just what I was searching for.
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Entropy512 said:
You need to root, and you actually need to REMOVE an app (TetheringManager2.apk) to make it work.
It's AT&T's bigbrotherware
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UCLE5 remove the tetheringmanager.apk,is not work,open the wifi hostpot,setting is FC,why?
remove tether provisional app wifi hotspot still do not work EDIT:hotspot now work
hello everyone,
as the title shows I have remove the tether provision app with super manager as I can't find the tethering manager apk stated on this thread. Maybe it is on the stock GB rom I'am running stock ICS rom rooted and running on latest siyah kernel. When I tried to open wifi hotspot it just sits there unresponsive for several seconds then says "settings application stop working". I am on vacation here in the Philippines and using the local sim cards available here I have data on my phone but I can't share it on my other devices as the wifi hotspot is not functioning. I have searched several sites and install several root tethering apps to no avail. Any guide or help is greatly appreciated. Thnx
edit: I have now a functional wifi hotspot. I have downloaded FoxFi App from the market and it works. I have installed uninstalled reinstalled this app several times before but hangs and force closes upon activating the wifi hotspot. I have uninstalled the tether provision app on the root folder with Root Uninstaller as stated above. I don't know if it helps but when reinstalling the FoxFi App again, wifi hotspot on my phone now works. Though I just want to share as me myself badly needed this as my phone is not that big enough on surfing the net. Activating the phones native wifi hotspot is pretty sweet though.
2nd Edit: Though I just want to make it simple and share for everyone to know how do I make my wifi hotstpot work on stock at&t ics rom. This is a very simple step to make and works only if you are rooted. I am not responsible if you do something wrong with your phone. This do works for me..This is a guideline only for anyone wanting to have a wifi hotspot tethering on their phone as in my case running on stock at&t ics.
1. Download and install Unistaller Root app (or any root file manager app) and FoxFi tethering app ( other app may also work) from the google play market.
2. Open Uninstaller Root App and allow it SU permission then open system apps.
3. Navigate thru it and uninstall tethering provision apk.
4. Open FoxFi Tethering app , wifi hotspot should now work. Enjoy..... Do not use the native wifi hotspot from your phone as it will not work.
FYI: As in my case FoxFi will not work if you still have the Tethering Provision Apk in your phone it will just hang and forced closes when opening the app.
Hope anybody running Stock ICS will find this useful. Have a Great day....
How can I grant "SU" permission to the app?
My phone is not rooted but unlocked.
I am deadly in need of tethering. Please help me out. Thanks.
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kinhvanhoa said:
How can I grant "SU" permission to the app?
My phone is not rooted but unlocked.
I am deadly in need of tethering. Please help me out. Thanks.
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You must be rooted to obtain su permission. Also, if your signature is correct, you are in the wrong forum. This is the forum for Galaxy S2, and you have the S3.
Hello all, I have a rooted S2 with a stock ROM (ICS). I had to accomplish a master reset due to some issues I was experiencing. Prior to the reset I was using WiFi tethering. I have a grandfathered account with AT&T and so I used the tethering hack/option with my phone previously. For the life of me I cannot get it to work once again. I have done research on he web and can not find how I did it before. I have Titanium back up and in reviewing all the apps I do NOT have Tethering Manager APK to freeze.
I remember that after I either installed or modified something on the phone that i would go through the normal tethering option in settings and select tethering. The little blue icon would show up in the notification bar but the dialog box would remain saying it was working on activating the tethering option. All I had to do was to select the Home button and Wa-La I had tethering active for my tablet.
I would appreciate any help in getting WiFi tethering to work again.
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Viper714 said:
Hello all, I have a rooted S2 with a stock ROM (ICS). I had to accomplish a master reset due to some issues I was experiencing. Prior to the reset I was using WiFi tethering. I have a grandfathered account with AT&T and so I used the tethering hack/option with my phone previously. For the life of me I cannot get it to work once again. I have done research on he web and can not find how I did it before. I have Titanium back up and in reviewing all the apps I do NOT have Tethering Manager APK to freeze.
I remember that after I either installed or modified something on the phone that i would go through the normal tethering option in settings and select tethering. The little blue icon would show up in the notification bar but the dialog box would remain saying it was working on activating the tethering option. All I had to do was to select the Home button and Wa-La I had tethering active for my tablet.
I would appreciate any help in getting WiFi tethering to work again.
Vipe
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Be careful sing the WiFi tethering option in stock. I believe AT&T is able to see if you tether on stock. When I was on stock (and unrooted) I used Foxfi WiFi tether. Just google it.
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DevsAwesome said:
Be careful sing the WiFi tethering option in stock. I believe AT&T is able to see if you tether on stock. When I was on stock (and unrooted) I used Foxfi WiFi tether. Just google it.
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He stated he was grandfathered in so it shouldn't be a problem right?
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Probably not. I didn't even know you could tether without root as the big A wan't to sell you the ability to tether. If he pays att for the tethering plan he should contact customer service. If he wants to do it the XDA way he needs to flash a rom.
Just my opinion. I am not totally certain of any of the above information. Just the way I understand what information I have seen.
Found It!!
Found out how to enable WiFi on stock AT&T ROM
Here it is!!!
Click Here
Actually bookmarked it this time!!!!
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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geekdadof3 said:
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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:good:
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
ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
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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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.
I just got my new s4 yesterday and finally got it tired today.my biggest thing I want root so bad is to tether.I still have my unlimited data with no internet at my house.I have tried numerous apps that have worked for me before and nothing seems to be working on this phone now. Haven't done any thing besides root on build me7..any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I got bluetooth tethering working with no issues at all using the EasyTether app. That's on the Google Edition ROM, though.
Try treve's mod. I entered verizon with the limited data plan so I cant tell you if it works on the s4 but it worked on my old sprint note 2 and sprint is even tougher on wireless tether than verizon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34037922
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Yeah I tried that one...they all start and say it started with errors and won't let me connect in any way.
I believe when it prompts you, you can hit home instead of backing out and it will work. Try foxfi. There are numerous threads about it, just search.
I used SQLite Editor I had edited before I updated and changed and entitlement check. Now I tether using the stock application. Works great and no problems here, starting to get the itch to flash roms again but, since the bootloader is locked that is not gonna happen.
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Imprezive13 said:
I used SQLite Editor I had edited before I updated and changed and entitlement check. Now I tether using the stock application. Works great and no problems here, starting to get the itch to flash roms again but, since the bootloader is locked that is not gonna happen.
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How do you use the sq lite? Ive never done that..just heard about it.
so i finally got it to work..i found another thread talking about the latest beta version of wireless tether, which for me was 3.3. changed to native frmework and it still opens the mobile hotspot and runs from there. what i dont understand is that i cant change the SSID and secure the network. if anybody might have an idea that would be awesome..i dont like having an open network. thanks
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How do you use the sq lite? Ive never done that..just heard about it.
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Must be rooted. Then edit a couple lines. At this moment off the top of my head i cant think think which where modified. I also used sq lite to add wifi hotspot quick toggle for the pull down screen.
I have unlimited data and what worked for me was "paying" for the unlimited tether package. Seriously it works. Whenever the subscription check pops up my hotspot turns on no problem...
It appears that NO one is able to tell me whether an i545 S4 is capable of wifi tether and how to do it. Nor can I find a decent explanation regarding the root capabilities of same. Did the switch from the 9505 versions to the i545 have a dramatic affect on Developer options? And if so are steps towards a fix in place at this time. I have left multiple messages and received no response. None of it was on this forum that's why I'm asking here, cause you seem to be the most organized and well informed I have found. I used Kingo root and have root access but I'm unable to wifi tether. Is there anything out there that I can download to enable Wi-Fi tether on this device.
Thank you,
Sincerely
Michael S Bauges
Try downloading power toggles from the play store and switching on the hotspot from from your notification toggle bar.
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itsdubai said:
Try downloading power toggles from the play store and switching on the hotspot from from your notification toggle bar.
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Ok, the problem before was it would say "checking for subscription status" . Then it would say " error, no connection available". I'm a give it a try and hope for the best, thanks
Unwanted lock pattern
I have another problem you might be able to help me out with. I downloaded Foxfi trying to get Wi-Fi tether and it required me to put a password screen lock in the form of code in order to use it after I found out the wifi didn't work I deleted it but the pass word screen lock remains and I don't want it. Thanks again for your help!
No luck
mshawn3 said:
Ok, the problem before was it would say "checking for subscription status" . Then it would say " error, no connection available". I'm a give it a try and hope for the best, thanks
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I tried 3 different toggles, SVTB USB tether lite, power toggles, and hotspot toggle. When activated each of them first does a subscription check and then turns the toggle off.
Keep losing my Google account after connecting to wifi
If your on version MJ7 or MK2 here is a link to a thread where you can enable thether provioning on the I545 (assuming you have a rooted phone)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981
mshawn3 said:
It appears that NO one is able to tell me whether an i545 S4 is capable of wifi tether and how to do it. Nor can I find a decent explanation regarding the root capabilities of same. Did the switch from the 9505 versions to the i545 have a dramatic affect on Developer options? And if so are steps towards a fix in place at this time. I have left multiple messages and received no response. None of it was on this forum that's why I'm asking here, cause you seem to be the most organized and well informed I have found. I used Kingo root and have root access but I'm unable to wifi tether. Is there anything out there that I can download to enable Wi-Fi tether on this device.
Thank you,
Sincerely
Michael S Bauges
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what base is your phone and are you rooted?
base & root
decaturbob said:
what base is your phone and are you rooted?
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My phone has root access thru KIngo root, and the base modelMJ7.