Guys, I wonder if there's some kind of fix for enabling free wifi tether on rooted GSM versions of LG G2. I have rooted D803 in particular, I guess it doesn't matter. There's a fix for Verizon model but I couldn't find anything working for me. I have 5Gb/$30 plan of TMO and I was always tethering my SGS 3 for using my iPad and I can't do the same with LG G2. That is very annoying.
Please help me with advice.
Thank you in advance.
alexsoin said:
Guys, I wonder if there's some kind of fix for enabling free wifi tether on rooted GSM versions of LG G2. I have rooted D803 in particular, I guess it doesn't matter. There's a fix for Verizon model but I couldn't find anything working for me. I have 5Gb/$30 plan of TMO and I was always tethering my SGS 3 for using my iPad and I can't do the same with LG G2. That is very annoying.
Please help me with advice.
Thank you in advance.
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You can try wifi tether router it 1.95 on the playstore its worth it trust me
yangv99 said:
You can try wifi tether router it 1.95 on the playstore its worth it trust me
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Thank you, man. I tried it but both my Win8 laptop and iPad don't see WiFi tether network which created by this program
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alexsoin said:
Thank you, man. I tried it but both my Win8 laptop and iPad don't see WiFi tether network which created by this program
"Don't waste your time or time will waste you!" MUSE
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your model dont have the WIFI hotspot in settings as my D802 ?
TheHaso said:
your model dont have the WIFI hotspot in settings as my D802 ?
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No, I have WiFi hotspot settings, but I'm on custom ROM (mix of Clean and official TMO) on my D801/D803 ClaroPR. Right now I can see the networks but every website redirects to mytmobile.com!
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Have you thought about upgrading your plan with T-Mobile?
Sfkn2 said:
Have you thought about upgrading your plan with T-Mobile?
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No, it's too expensive. 15$/months is too much, I'd consider $5 may be. The thing is that some lucky people with Verizon model using their tether for free...
At least I can use PdaNet with Bluetooth or USB tether on my laptop. Its a bit slow but works just fine, never had any issues. Its a pity that there's no working option to pair my LG G2 and iPad.
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yangv99 said:
You can try wifi tether router it 1.95 on the playstore its worth it trust me
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Could you please send your settings from this app? Thank you in advance
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alexsoin said:
No, it's too expensive. 15$/months is too much, I'd consider $5 may be. The thing is that some lucky people with Verizon model using their tether for free...
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I'm sorry to hear.
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I had your issue.
I setup a VPN connection on my home computer and use noip.com for my own web address to my home computer. I turn on VPN and then turn on the tether and I don't get the redirect to my-tmobile.
The connection is a little slower but it's more secure.
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Was in the coffee shop and started talking to a guy about internet access. It got us thinking, has anyone been successful in getting their internet stick to work on the Gtab?
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Was in the coffee shop and started talking to a guy about internet access. It got us thinking, has anyone been successful in getting their internet stick to work on the Gtab?
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As far as I know, doesn't work yet with the TNT Lite or Vegan ROMs. People have reported that the USB 3G devices power up, but there's no 3G support that appears, presumably because of lack of kernel support. If Viewsonic releases kernel source though, I'm sure that within a few weeks you'll see ROMs here that have USB 3G support built in, since I know Linux drivers exist for these devices.
I use the Overdrive from Sprint. It creates a Wifi hotspot
Works great
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Was in the coffee shop and started talking to a guy about internet access. It got us thinking, has anyone been successful in getting their internet stick to work on the Gtab?
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I felt that was the way to go as well. I had 2 clear 4g usb sticks and upgraded one to the clearspot wifi router. Other than that I just turn the wifi on my phone and tether it that way.
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The kernel sees my CDMA modem but there is no 'app' to control them. The issue is no app not the kernel.
I find these usb stick posts funny. I would figure a majority of gtab owners have an android phone. And so... I would also assume the phones are rooted.
If this is the case just use a WiFi tether application on your phones. Some of the newer versions even work as access points and not just ad hoc networks.
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cuzzinz said:
I find these usb stick posts funny. I would figure a majority of gtab owners have an android phone. And so... I would also assume the phones are rooted.
If this is the case just use a WiFi tether application on your phones. Some of the newer versions even work as access points and not just ad hoc networks.
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Yeah thats what I Do. Im using a free wifi hotspot with my Samsung Fascinate. works great on the go.
craig4855 said:
I use the Overdrive from Sprint. It creates a Wifi hotspot
Works great
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yeah I plug my sprint evo 4 g into my tab to keep it charged and turn on the sprint wi-fi app (via myn's warm mod)
works really well this way since its infrastructure mode
Hmmm.... thanks guys, it's a wait and see thing then, either app or kernal support.
I have the Huawei E181 stick on Wind mobile up here in Canada but don't have data on the phone so tethering or WiFi hotspot's not an option for me unfortunately.
It would have been really cool to set it up like you guys and have internet on the go.
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I find these usb stick posts funny. I would figure a majority of gtab owners have an android phone. And so... I would also assume the phones are rooted.
If this is the case just use a WiFi tether application on your phones. Some of the newer versions even work as access points and not just ad hoc networks.
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Nope, not everyone has an android phone to tether. I do have a sprint 3g/4g usb stick I would love to get working though. And no, not interested in a smart phone, with web, and email, it's a cell phone, all I need it to do, is allow me to call people, and recieve calls. I don't even have text enabled,because I hate txting.
viking68 said:
Nope, not everyone has an android phone to tether. I do have a sprint 3g/4g usb stick I would love to get working though. And no, not interested in a smart phone, with web, and email, it's a cell phone, all I need it to do, is allow me to call people, and recieve calls. I don't even have text enabled,because I hate txting.
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You think you've got it bad, try finding a way to tether to a Blackberry....
While I could tether my N1 to my GTab I would prefer to use my SierraWireless USB 308 stick with the device for internet connectivity.
As I have "virtually" unlimited DATA with the stick (where mass DATA consumption is allowed) as opposed to my N1 which while on an unlimited DATA plan is not supposed to be used for tethering. I do use my N1 as a WiFi hotspot from time to time but I prefer to keep that to a minimum, in case at&t Mobility decides to get snarky and take away my unlimited plan and substitute it for a 2Gb plan.
Dan
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The kernel sees my CDMA modem but there is no 'app' to control them. The issue is no app not the kernel.
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Hey was trying to get my sierra wireless 598U CDMA modem to work. take a look at this post there are some linux scripts for dialing the modem that may help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9833753&postcount=12
http://sierrawireless.custhelp.com/...ting-system-?-(-v.1.7.34)#Driver_Installation
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I find these usb stick posts funny. I would figure a majority of gtab owners have an android phone. And so...
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Not everybody, I have corporate Blackberry with virtually unlimited data plan, why wouldn't I use it? ha?
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Nope, not everyone has an android phone to tether. I do have a sprint 3g/4g usb stick I would love to get working though. And no, not interested in a smart phone, with web, and email, it's a cell phone, all I need it to do, is allow me to call people, and recieve calls. I don't even have text enabled,because I hate txting.
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Texting takes much less time than taking a call.
Someone calls you have to 1) stop what you are doing. 2)hold the phone 3)in some cases get up and walk out of your office (if you work in a cubicle).
Who has the time?
Some one texts and i can answer in one or two sentences and through down the phone and keep working. Plus answering can be done at a time of MY chosing, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes later. Dont have to STOP what im doing at that moment to take the call. Call me you get voice mail and a return call 5 hours later when im done at work. Text me you get a response in less than half an hour....
Just saying.....
FRANKLY, when i hear peopke say they hate texting i always think "man, i wish i had the kind of time to waste as you do" ha ha
Allenfx said:
Texting takes much less time than taking a call.
FRANKLY, when i hear peopke say they hate texting i always think "man, i wish i had the kind of time to waste as you do" ha ha
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hit a button at my ear, Say "Call (insert name here)" and have a 10s conversation
to fulfill all the the Q&A that I would have taken a dozen txts or more to complete.
and I can do it while I'm driving without fear of a ticket.
dido, although for me it's a Videotron stick and a XOOM ... would be epic.
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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aostl said:
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
bill.allrobots.org said:
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.
What's the difference between the built-in wifi hotspot app that Sprint gave me vs. rooting and installing the wifi tether program I found?
Pete
They gave you??
You normally have to pay per month for the Sprint hotspot. Wireless tether is free if rooted.
The app is on my phone. I tested it, and there was no warning about any potential cost, so it's free, no?
NewYorkLaw said:
The app is on my phone. I tested it, and there was no warning about any potential cost, so it's free, no?
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I wouldn't think so but who knows. Better check with Sprint first before taking the chance of racking up a huge bill. I think it is normally around $30/month for that feature.
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I wouldn't think so but who knows. Better check with Sprint first before taking the chance of racking up a huge bill. I think it is normally around $30/month for that feature.
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OK, thanks. That make sense - otherwise, I could see no benefit to wifi tether.
I'll confirm it did not cost me anything to test and complain if it did!
has anyone confirmed this???
Mine does turn on and the only warning it gives is about battery. As soon as I turn it off though I get a mobile ip registration error on the phone.
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I've been told that the built in WiFi hotspot is a monthly charge so if you don't want to pay for it you should definitely root your phone and use WiFi Tether. I would post a link but I'm not allowed so just Google "WiFi Tether beta" and go to the second result. Good luck!
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
use search....
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.
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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.
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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.
Hi All,
I have been trying my damndest to restore wifi tethering on the L769. Both my wife and I have the unlimited 4g plan which we use as our primary home internet as well. I have a nexus 4 and have had no problems using FoxFi with it (along with a vpn). I was using the FoxFi/VPN solution with my wife's L9 up until about 2 weeks ago, but since then the t-mobile hotspot/tethering app is interfering in a way that I cannot get around. I have rooted the device, done my best to disable this t-mobile tethering software, but with no results. I have tried the scripts that work to circumvent it wit no luck as well. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, J.
jlj012 said:
Hi All,
I have been trying my damndest to restore wifi tethering on the L769. Both my wife and I have the unlimited 4g plan which we use as our primary home internet as well. I have a nexus 4 and have had no problems using FoxFi with it (along with a vpn). I was using the FoxFi/VPN solution with my wife's L9 up until about 2 weeks ago, but since then the t-mobile hotspot/tethering app is interfering in a way that I cannot get around. I have rooted the device, done my best to disable this t-mobile tethering software, but with no results. I have tried the scripts that work to circumvent it wit no luck as well. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, J.
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Update: I am able to use FoxFI's USB tether with my VPN to get around t-mobile's tethering suppression. My throughput is only around 3.5mbit down/2mbit up compared to 15mbit down/3.5 mbit that was possible with the wifi tethering. Oh well, at least it's progress.
jlj012 said:
Update: I am able to use FoxFI's USB tether with my VPN to get around t-mobile's tethering suppression. My throughput is only around 3.5mbit down/2mbit up compared to 15mbit down/3.5 mbit that was possible with the wifi tethering. Oh well, at least it's progress.
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If you want wifi tethering try one of my tutorials depending on which ROM you are running:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201062&highlight=tether
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232099&highlight=tether
Or you could use the one from the guy who made cwm. .
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether
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Thanks for the tips. I have been trying to get my head around your script kevev, I'll give it another shot. I will also give CWM tether a shot as well.