ATT wants $50 more on top of the $160 we are already paying to upgrade the data plan in order to enable tethering on my HTC One X. This is robbery. I've tried three tethering apps and my phone is rooted. Nothing seems to work.
Please advise.
trpenner said:
ATT wants $50 more on top of the $160 we are already paying to upgrade the data plan in order to enable tethering on my HTC One X. This is robbery. I've tried three tethering apps and my phone is rooted. Nothing seems to work.
Please advise.
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Check this link it might help you save money and I believe those plans include mobile hotspot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50165782
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TopoX84 said:
Check this link it might help you save money and I believe those plans include mobile hotspot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50165782
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Yeah, I don't like the plan games and don't have time to figure that mess out. I'd rather stick with root and figure out a tethering method that works. What is the best app to make this happen?
There is a way to use ES file explorer... I don't remember exactly how it is, look for it
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flash a custom rom then you can easily achieve tethering
if you want to stay stock rooted, there's a mod to remove AT&T from the signal bar so it just shows 3G, H+...etc that will also allow you to tether directly from the built in hot spot. forgot the mod name otherwise i would have thrown you a link. you can probably find it on xda
Tethering with a custom rom
623baller said:
flash a custom rom then you can easily achieve tethering
if you want to stay stock rooted, there's a mod to remove AT&T from the signal bar so it just shows 3G, H+...etc that will also allow you to tether directly from the built in hot spot. forgot the mod name otherwise i would have thrown you a link. you can probably find it on xda
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That's fantastic news. When rooting the first time, I used this toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2587677. It has run apps requiring root so I think it is still rooted although I wish it would tell me when it updates because ATT no longer seems to find any except for individual apps. Once I got it rooted, I didn't follow through with a custom ROM because I didn't know how to check the popularity and stability of them. I would love to have tethering so that I can hot spot my phone when needed, and I would also like to have 'real' call recording as opposed to microphone based call recording. Assistance in where to go with this would be greatly appreciated.
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I have the EVO 3d. I have read through many places about rooting the phone. I am basically looking for a solution so that I can use the FREE wifi tether. I really don't want to do the HTC unlock method because I understand that it voids my warranty, and don't want to have any situation down the road. I know that there was a way on revolutionary.io... but that was for hboot up to 1.40.0000. Most of us have 1.50.000 like me.
Any suggestions?
HTC unlock method won't void anything differently than any other root process. Only way to get free hotspot is to root.
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Thanks...
Thank you for your information. I will have to search through and find the easiest way to get wifi tether if I do the HTC unlock method.
Thanks again.
hotspot not working
i just flashed your latest rom,Update 10/15 - RC2 Test4
everything works fine except for my hot spot
i erased data cache and delvick, then flashed rom, it booted up fine everything works but not the hotspot
which i pay for, wifi tether doest work either
my 4g works though, getting good speed, what did i do wrong.
the rom i was using before was viper 1.3, when i tried to go back it still wouldn't work.
can you help
jmarsden92 said:
Thank you for your information. I will have to search through and find the easiest way to get wifi tether if I do the HTC unlock method.
Thanks again.
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on my set, WiFi tether is working without rooting.....I believe it is the case with other stock sets aswell
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Do you have the Wireless Tether apk...?
I will give it a try but it is not supposed to work without root...
TY.
yassero said:
on my set, WiFi tether is working without rooting.....I believe it is the case with other stock sets aswell
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jmarsden92 said:
I will give it a try but it is not supposed to work without root...
TY.
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The logical reasoning behind this would be, the availability to use WiFi tether will depend based on cell phone carrier.
The above user has the Egyptian flag, usually indicating they reside in that country and also has a signature for the GSM version of the EVO 3D (I don't think sold in the US).
Fairly confident the Sprint version of the EVO 3D will not offer "free" wifi tether/hot spot as they charge roughly $30 a month for this servce reasoning it will significantly increase data usage.
The only method to obtain WiFi tether w/o paying the Sprint monthly fee will be to use a 3rd party application which requires root access in order to properly establish the correct connections on the device.
In theory, I would imagine it is possible to use WiFi tether w/o root access but it would require somebody to reverse engineer the Sprint hotspot application and essentially disable the authentication mechanism. Not sure if this has been done or not.
Hope that helps!
Good Point...
Thanks. I didn't even read enough fully. You are more than likely correct.
U can hack the sprint hotspor and use it for free. Most roms have it hack and a 3rd party tethering app installed.
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So, just got a nexus 7 and want to to use my Amaze to tether to it for mobile data. I've searched around A LOT and not found a post that answers my question. I've seen several posts about tether hacking APN's and "viewing formats"? to trick T-MO into seeing the downloaded info as being a mobile device, or specifically an Android device. I don't want the hassle or know if it's possible from my tablet to my phone. I am actually looking for an APP that permits tethering. I am willing to pay for it, but I haven't found one that works. I've tried several free versions that permit you to test the app before buying the paid version. And some others that try using the stock tethering but use the aftermarket APP to get to it. Nothing works. Either T-MO blocks it still, or it can never fully connect. Does anyone know an app that works? I have an unlocked bootloader, and am running Eclipzes speed rom. I AM S-ON. Will S-OFF help? Any advice is appreciated.
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Wifi tether for root users? It is free.
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That was the most disappointing 1. It actually turns my phone off...
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I used the APN change and built-in tethering app as found documented in the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332627
That works for me and a stock only ever temp rooted Amaze 4g. You said you are willing to pay, then you could just pay T-Mobile if that is the case. No need to pay any 3rd party if that what you decide.
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Yeah, I meant pay for an app once and be done. $15 per month for the foreseeable future just to access to my own data plan is stupid. I'll try that method. Does anyone know if I go back to gingerbread if I'll regain the feature? Has anyone tried this? I would be willing to go that route, the Nexus is my play toy now so it won't bother me soo much to be running 2.3 on the Amaze. Although I'll miss speed rom...
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Yaataa! Working, for now. I'll update if they cut me off...
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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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drnoob said:
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
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Hello folks, after lots of research I found myself compelled to open a new thread about this problem. I read in some places that it&t locks its devices not letting the phone use WiFi tether. Well, I unlocked my bootloader and rooted the phone, and im currently using elegancia Rom. Im not really interested in WiFi, only in tethering. I tried different roms and the results were the same. Any help?
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paulinodf said:
Hello folks, after lots of research I found myself compelled to open a new thread about this problem. I read in some places that it&t locks its devices not letting the phone use WiFi tether. Well, I unlocked my bootloader and rooted the phone, and im currently using elegancia Rom. Im not really interested in WiFi, only in tethering. I tried different roms and the results were the same. Any help?
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Are you on a share plan or a regular plan with AT&T? I know that Tethering is included for free with Share plans but AT&T charges extra if your on a different plan. You may need to have the feature added to your account.
ZeroOveride said:
Are you on a share plan or a regular plan with AT&T? I know that Tethering is included for free with Share plans but AT&T charges extra if your on a different plan. You may need to have the feature added to your account.
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I bought my phone on a travel to California, but I'm from Brazil. I unlocked my phone in order to have it working with my local carrier.
paulinodf said:
I bought my phone on a travel to California, but I'm from Brazil. I unlocked my phone in order to have it working with my local carrier.
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Then you may have to reach out to your carrier to make sure you have the feature enabled. Most likely it is being blocked by your local carrier.
ZeroOveride said:
Then you may have to reach out to your carrier to make sure you have the feature enabled. Most likely it is being blocked by your local carrier.
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I hardly think so... I had a HOX and everything worked like a charm.
I just bought the full version of PDAnet and I'm using it. It's a shame to have to buy an app to do something that the phone itself should do by itself.
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I hardly think so... I had a HOX and everything worked like a charm.
I just bought the full version of PDAnet and I'm using it. It's a shame to have to buy an app to do something that the phone itself should do by itself.
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Well here in the states they charge us for each and every little feature.
so guys... no help?
Are you looking for tethering it reverse tethering??
Have you tried Fox-Fi tether from the Play Store? There's many apps on the Play Store that enable this feature.
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What?
Thanks, but I'm already using PDAnet. However, I'd like to use the "bult-in" smart tethering feature of the phone, independent of third party apps
Sorry didn't see that. I know it is ridiculous having a feature disabled on your $700 phone that is built in. And having to use a 3rd party app.
Especially with carriers charging for a feature thats bulit in your phone.
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This mod will enable the Native Tethering on your AT&T HTC M8. All credit for the creation of this mod goes to Miller_Kid for his excellent work.
The purpose of this mod is for those of us (myself included) to be able to stay on our stock rom and still be able to enjoy a feature that is, by default blocked by the carrier, without flashing any custom rom.
Requirements
1- Custom Recovery
Install
1- Download the ZIP (Below)
2- Place on internal or external memory (user preference)
3- Flash in recovery
4- Wipe Dalvik/Cache
5- Profit!
Download
(click mod name to download)
WiFiHS Zip
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Is everyone having issue with WiFi tethering on stock? I connect no problem, although I don't ever tether
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Johnny424 said:
Is everyone having issue with WiFi tethering on stock? I connect no problem, although I don't ever tether
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If you don't have a plan that supports tethering, because AT&T only allows the feature on certain data plans, you won't be able to get it.
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Do you need soff? Cause I tried it now and it force closes my setting app when trying to turn on and I'm s_on
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jjbusa said:
Do you need soff? Cause I tried it now and it force closes my setting app when trying to turn on and I'm s_on
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No you don't. I am 100% stock other than being rooted w/ TWRP and it worked and continues to work flawlessly for me. Did you make sure to wipe cache's?
Yea weird I dl wifi tether router n good to go. Paid n worth it
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jjbusa said:
Yea weird I dl wifi tether router n good to go. Paid n worth it
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Sorry it didn't work for you. I personally flashed it multiple times across several different M8's and never had anything of that sort happen through all the tests.
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Thanks
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hi I want to know If I got att unlocked version of m8
and I use it on tmobile company can I flash this to make wifi tethering?
paullu said:
hi I want to know If I got att unlocked version of m8
and I use it on tmobile company can I flash this to make wifi tethering?
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No I do not. I can't verify that this will work on anything besides an AT&T M8. But you are welcome to try. Just make a nandroid backup before you flash it.
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jjbusa said:
Do you need soff? Cause I tried it now and it force closes my setting app when trying to turn on and I'm s_on
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Did you ever get it figured out? I just flashed the fix, and my settings page force closes as well.
I'm on AT&T stock, rooted, Dev unlocked, with CarrierIQ mod
krakerx said:
Did you ever get it figured out? I just flashed the fix, and my settings page force closes as well.
I'm on AT&T stock, rooted, Dev unlocked, with CarrierIQ mod
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No I just downloaded wifi tether router works like a charm. Reboots after first setup but then works every time
Turns out by freezing Mobile Hotspot and the WiFi Hotspot widget in Titanium Backup caused my FCs. Once defrosted, I was able to get back into the HotSpot settings, and able to connect via my tablet.
Thanks OP for the upload!
krakerx said:
Turns out by freezing Mobile Hotspot and the WiFi Hotspot widget in Titanium Backup caused my FCs. Once defrosted, I was able to get back into the HotSpot settings, and able to connect via my tablet.
Thanks OP for the upload!
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Glad you figured it out. And hopefully you solve will help others.
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I want to try this mod but I have THE question, will AT&T detect that I'm tethering on my unlimited data plan? Cause they don't play nice when it comes to this at all. Thanks.
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volcalstone said:
I want to try this mod but I have THE question, will AT&T detect that I'm tethering on my unlimited data plan? Cause they don't play nice when it comes to this at all. Thanks.
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All this does is remove the limitation that's built into the system of the device. It does not change anything other than a string of code on the device itself. I can't guarantee AT&T will not figure it out, but if you are smart about it they'll never know. I use tethering every once in a while when my home wifi is struggling. I mainly tether to my iPad mini for streaming YouTube, but occasionally other things like movies and downloading games as well. AT&T never caught on to me. Sadly my dad took it upon himself to change our entire families data plan so he save a measly $5 a person. I told him I'd give him the damn $25 a month but oh well.... Maybe I'll just tether more and we'll go over our data usage and then he'll have to switch it. I've already confirmed with a friend at AT&T that I can have mine back dated and re-activated.
Anyway, enough of being sidetracked, to make a long explanation short.... You won't get caught because of this mod. You'd only get caught of you way way way over use this mod.
volcalstone said:
I want to try this mod but I have THE question, will AT&T detect that I'm tethering on my unlimited data plan? Cause they don't play nice when it comes to this at all. Thanks.
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Agree with all in the above response to this question. Also, AT&T's method of detection is network based. There is nothing I have seen that on the phone side (mod, etc) that can prevent this.
If your behavior is discrete, and usage is low and only occasional, you will not be caught. Tether large amounts of data, and you will almost certainly be caught.
redpoint73 said:
Agree with all in the above response to this question. Also, AT&T's method of detection is network based. There is nothing I have seen that on the phone side (mod, etc) that can prevent this.
If your behavior is discrete, and usage is low and only occasional, you will not be caught. Tether large amounts of data, and you will almost certainly be caught.
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Agreed on all but the large amounts of data. I would agree with this when on computer and full websites, but like on the iPad or other tablet that use mobile websites rather than full sized I believe your safe because their detection would see that it's a mobile format and therefore not arouse suspicion (If that makes sense)...
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Pure+ said:
Agreed on all but the large amounts of data. I would agree with this when on computer and full websites, but like on the iPad or other tablet that use mobile websites rather than full sized I believe your safe because their detection would see that it's a mobile format and therefore not arouse suspicion (If that makes sense)...
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Its unlikely they are looking at webpages and whether they were mobile format or not. The data packets are tagged as tethered, it doesn't matter whether you were viewing mobile pages or not (and that isn't going to conceal the tethering). At least that what folks here that are smarter than me have stated. If true, that means that AT&T can detect any tethering, they just choose not to enforce with zero tolerance (possibly because its simply not practical), but rather to use some additional parameters to decide whether a person is going to receive the "warning" email and subsequently have a tethering plan added to their account.
Nobody here knows for sure what parameters AT&T uses to trigger the "warning" email (and probably not info that AT&T is going to volunteer). But volume of tethered data has been reasonably speculated. I'm surprised to hear that you were able stream YouTube, other movies, and downloads, without getting caught. Could be you were just lucky; or you are in fact correct that tethered data volume is not the key indicator. Nobody except folks at AT&T know for sure.
My advice is still to keep tethered usage to a minimum, in order to stay of their radar.