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I want to root my Xoom so I can wireless tether from my phone. If I can't do this, I don't even want the Xoom. So, if I root it and I still don't like it(because I still have a few days before I can take it back), is there a way I can get it back to the stock software and all so I can return it? I have the wifi model.
I saw some other posts on this but I wasn't quite clear on whether they would work or not. Some were only for Verizon model and stuff so I wasn't sure.
Thanks.
Why would you want to root the Xoom?
Wouldn't you just be able to connect wi-fi by just allowing your cell phone to output wi-fi signal? I can do this without rooting my Xoom.
Hmmm, I guess I am confused by your question. Do you want to use your phone to act as the modem for your Xoom or your Xoom to act as a modem for your phone?
If it is the latter, that doesn't make much sense. So it must be the former and in that case you would need to have a rooted phone to tether your Xoom to. Your Xoom can then remain stock.
My phone is rooted. I want to use my phone's internet to tether to my Xoom. Wifi tether apps create an ad hoc wifi network for your device to be able to connect to, and if you have not heard, Motorola disabled the functionality to connect to ad hoc networks in the Xoom. Therefore, it must be rooted.
apwhitelaw said:
My phone is rooted. I want to use my phone's internet to tether to my Xoom. Wifi tether apps create an ad hoc wifi network for your device to be able to connect to, and if you have not heard, Motorola disabled the functionality to connect to ad hoc networks in the Xoom. Therefore, it must be rooted.
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My stock Xoom tethers just fine to my rooted Evo so I guess I wont be of much help.
What app are you using on your Evo?
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What app are you using on your Evo?
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The hacked Sprint hotspot. Haven't tried wireless tether.
Guess it depend on your phone. Using tether on my incredible and droid 2 it is not in adhoc mode but infrastructure mode. They both show up as wireless g networks not wireless b or adhoc. I also did not know of anything you had to do to a rooted xoom to use the adhoc serivce.
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Well that app must run differently than the wireless tether because I know for a fact wireless tether doesn't work unless the Xoom is rooted.
Edit: dch921 what app are you using?
apwhitelaw said:
Well that app must run differently than the wireless tether because I know for a fact wireless tether doesn't work unless the Xoom is rooted.
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You are incorrect sir. My Xoom Wifi is not rooted. And I have no problem tethering with my Droid Incredible. Not using any app. Just the native Wifi tether built into CM7.
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cam30era said:
You are incorrect sir. My Xoom Wifi is not rooted. And I have no problem tethering with my Droid Incredible. Not using any app. Just the native Wifi tether built into CM7.
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Then I don't know what the problem is because my tether network does not show up when I scan for networks in my Xoom.
I am using cm 7 tether as well.
The newer experimental builds of wireless tether apk supports infrastructure mode. Not sure which phone you are using but here is the link to the site where the project is hosted
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/wiki/ReleaseNotesKnownIssues
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apwhitelaw
What app and phone are you trying to tether with?
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dch921 said:
I am using cm 7 tether as well.
The newer experimental builds of wireless tether apk supports infrastructure mode. Not sure which phone you are using but here is the link to the site where the project is hosted
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/wiki/ReleaseNotesKnownIssues
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Alright i have a backflip so ill try it with that but I also need it to work with an iPhone and I use MyWi 4.0 for that... I don't think it supports infrastructure mode.
apwhitelaw said:
Well that app must run differently than the wireless tether because I know for a fact wireless tether doesn't work unless the Xoom is rooted.
Edit: dch921 what app are you using?
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This is 100% incorrect. I have a Rooted HTC Evo and use Wireless Tether all the time on my WiFi Xoom ( No root whatsoever).
Yeah i was already corrected on that. Just has to be in infrastructure mode. My phone has an older version without infrastructure mode.
I want to be able to have my Xoom mifi over droid X - is it possible? Thanks!
It works
Using PDANET!
Im so gleeful! Bluetooth tethering a SUCCESS!
omegaflare said:
I want to be able to have my Xoom mifi over droid X - is it possible? Thanks!
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Honestly it depends on the Droid X ROM you're using. I use Liberty, and it doesn't have built in wireless hotspot or (last I checked) a functioning bluetooth tether. So I use apps. I've had a lot of success with Wireless Tether (root required)
But PDANet would work like the above poster mentioned.
I tried setting up bluetooth tether with PDAnet (Sprint Hero and Xoom WiFi) but had no success. Paired, but devices won't connect.
Am I doing something wrong?
Just to add my 2 cents on transfer speed, bluetooth has a transfer speed of 800kbps to 2.1Mbps, Wifi has up to 11Mbps to 54+Mbps, if you have anything above 2.1Mbit on your phone your xoom won't be using it because of the bluetooth limitations.
On another note (I might be wrong) I beleive that the total draw power of the bluetooth chipset is almost identical to Wi-fi so there is no "battery saving" using bluetooth.
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if your rooted you can use wireless tether if not try barnacle in the market, i have used it a long time ago and still hear that it is a good workable program just watch out for charges from your carrier.
yes- you can root your phone and use wifi tether. Works just fine.
Jwb
I am running a stock rooted NS4G and I am not able to get wireless tether to work on my phone. I have tried Wireless Tether and I can see the network on my computer but when I try to connect its a no go (my computer just keeps connecting but never connects). I also tried Barnacle Tether but I get the same issue. I really don't-won't want to change my kernel to get this feature does any one have any ideas?
Thanks
I had to download the latest wireless tether app.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Generic
wireless_tether-2_0_5-pre7
This is stock gingerbread. The built-in wifi hotspot works out of the box (at least for now).
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Maximilian Mary said:
This is stock gingerbread. The built-in wifi hotspot works out of the box (at least for now).
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Lol no it doesn't. Enableing the hotspot disables my data connection so I use wifi tether.
hypersonicx said:
Lol no it doesn't. Enableing the hotspot disables my data connection so I use wifi tether.
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It disables the data on the phone because it ports it straight to the wifi connection. Personally, I find this provides a more reliable connection (though it is annoying that updates are suspended while you're using it).
Edit: It is not 100% pass through. Data still works on the phone, but sync is suspended.
Maximilian Mary said:
This is stock gingerbread. The built-in wifi hotspot works out of the box (at least for now).
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Yes I was able to get it working. Thanks
Is there any way to get 4G tethering and infrastructure rather than ad-hoc?
If via wireless or wifi-tether app what version are you using? 2.0.8 pre-1 or 3.0 pre-14? Or something else? The built-in tethering turns 4G off, so alternatively to wireless tether is there a way around this?
Maximilian Mary said:
This is stock gingerbread. The built-in wifi hotspot works out of the box (at least for now).
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But if you use the built in wifi tether...don't you need a tethering plan to use that?
DarkManX4lf said:
But if you use the built in wifi tether...don't you need a tethering plan to use that?
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not on a nexus s or a rooted phone with wifi tether, i dont believe
DarkManX4lf said:
But if you use the built in wifi tether...don't you need a tethering plan to use that?
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Officially, yes (or, "It's a bug we're working on").
What I know:
On the Evo, the Sprint wifi app would authenticate to check if you subscribed to a tethering plan. If not, it gave an error and would not work. The Nexus uses the stock Android tethering app, which does no such thing. It just works.
What I don't know:
- If Sprint will work with Google to make the stock tethering app subscription-dependant.
- If Sprint will leave it alone, as a Pure Google feature they'd rather keep on the down low. After all, people are switching to Sprint just to get stock Android, and there are reports that T-Mobile still isn't charging for tethering on the Nexus 6 months later.
- If Sprint will detect usage and charge for tethering after the fact.
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supercluver said:
Is there any way to get 4G tethering and infrastructure rather than ad-hoc?
If via wireless or wifi-tether app what version are you using? 2.0.8 pre-1 or 3.0 pre-14? Or something else? The built-in tethering turns 4G off, so alternatively to wireless tether is there a way around this?
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+1 on this! The built in hotspot only works for 3g. Of course we 4g owners want full speed so that just isn't good enough. I have gotten android wifi tether running on ad hoc and it works BUT I really want the added protection of WPA and the ability to connect other devices besides a computer. I've been searching for a way to run it as a wireless access point but haven't found anything. I'm guessing by the lack of response to the above post there aren't any solutions yet???
DuhWinning said:
supercluver said:
Is there any way to get 4G tethering and infrastructure rather than ad-hoc?
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+1 on this!
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I have gotten android wifi tether running on ad hoc and it works BUT I really want the added protection of WPA and the ability to connect other devices besides a computer. I've been searching for a way to run it as a wireless access point but haven't found anything. I'm guessing by the lack of response to the above post there aren't any solutions yet???
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I know I'm dredging up an old thread here, but when I Google'd this issue this was the thread I found and I wanted to add the solution for others running into this.
I ended up finding a way to make this work! I'm using the latest version of android-wifi-tether (3.1-beta7). If you set the "Device-Profile" to "Samsung Galaxy S" and the "Setup-Method" to "Netd", it will support tethering to 3G or 4G (4G takes a little while to reconnect after enabling tethering) via WPA/WPA2. My tethered laptop checks in at 9.96/1.41Mbps down/up with this method.
Is it possible to WiFi tether using the Sensation as a WiFi hotspot without rooting? (Since root has not yet been achieved.)
I have a Nook Color that I often use while tethered via my Nexus One, so to lose this functionality would definitely be a deal-breaker.
The Wifi hotspot functionality has been in android since 2.2 so it should work unless HTC have removed it for some reason. Doubt they have though.
I tried it several times, when turn on hot spot, the wi fi will turn off automatically.
I guess hot spot is for mobile internet, not for wi fi.
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everyday48 said:
I tried it several times, when turn on hot spot, the wi fi will turn off automatically.
I guess hot spot is for mobile internet, not for wi fi.
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Are you trying to share a wlan connection over... wlan?
DemonoftheMall said:
The Wifi hotspot functionality has been in android since 2.2 so it should work unless HTC have removed it for some reason. Doubt they have though.
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Many carriers remove it so they can force you into purchasing their tethering plans.
everyday48 said:
I tried it several times, when turn on hot spot, the wi fi will turn off automatically.
I guess hot spot is for mobile internet, not for wi fi.
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What?
What difference are you referring to between "mobile internet" and "WiFi"?
Paul22000 said:
What?
What difference are you referring to between "mobile internet" and "WiFi"?
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You turn on the mobile hotspot feature. The wifi turns off and the mobile data turns on. thats the hotspot setup.
then use your nook to search for wifi connection and connect to the sensation.
nicky041192 said:
You turn on the mobile hotspot feature. The wifi turns off and the mobile data turns on. thats the hotspot setup.
then use your nook to search for wifi connection and connect to the sensation.
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Yes, when you turn on WiFi hotspot, any Android phone will disconnect from WiFi, turn on 3G/4G data, and rebroadcast that data connection as a WiFi hotspot to other devices.
This is standard operation.
I'm just confused as to why he posted it. It doesn't answer the question of whether tethering works or not...? Seems like just a random post.
@everyday48, when you "tried it", did you try connecting another WiFi only device to the WiFi hotspot created by the Sensation?
Yes the sensation has wifi hotpot & tethering out of box.Cheers
platinumandroid said:
Yes the sensation has wifi hotpot & tethering out of box.Cheers
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Thank you! Exactly what I wanted to know
(Now the question is: Will T-Mobile USA be greedy and take it out? )
No,its all there as default.
Paul22000 said:
(Now the question is: Will T-Mobile USA be greedy and take it out? )
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Looking at some of the reviews of the US version it's in there still.
xnifex said:
Looking at some of the reviews of the US version it's in there still.
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Plus I don't believe they charge a tethering fee, so all the more reason for them to keep it in, as you'll end up using more data
harveydent said:
Plus I don't believe they charge a tethering fee, so all the more reason for them to keep it in, as you'll end up using more data
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They have it & I think they may start trying to enforce it. It's $14.99/month.
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Plus I don't believe they charge a tethering fee, so all the more reason for them to keep it in, as you'll end up using more data
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T-Mobile does charge for tethering via a WiFi hotspot feature as xnifex posted.
But so far it just seems random as to which phones they charge for and which they don't.
Has anyone seen a list of which T-Mobile android phones have tethering free and which you have to pay for?
BOOM
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/cell-phones/htc-sensation-4g.aspx?page=all
The Sensation can act as a mobile hotspot for up to five devices using the dedicated app. This feature costs $15 per month on top of your data plan.
Are they talking out of their ass or is this true?
Since people are starting to get their T-Mobile Sensations from Wal-Mart now, is tethering free or no?
I tried it out on mine and wasn't prompted to add the feature to my account. I guess I'll see what happens at the end of the month, lol
How to tell if being charged?
I have tested this and it works but I am not sure if I am being charged. If there is a charge I will just root and use the wireless tether app.
And now that T-Mobile Sensations are rolling out, is it free on those too?
The reason I ask is because upgrading through wireless.amazon.com and wirefly.com both list charges for tethering.
How the heck does that work if it's supposed to be free?
Hello I have a rooted NS4g. and i use the wireless tether app to tether to my laptop but i notice that when i connect my macbook it shows me "Androidtether" under devices instead of a access point(like a router) and i started to notice that certain devices do not recognize the NS4g WIFI signal because of it coming up as a device and not a access point. can someone please help me fix that so that i show it come up as a router so that my nintendo 3DS or PS3 can connect to it. Thanks, i also have another question i downloaded the tethering fix patch to have the built in native tethering software work. well when i turn it on i loose my 4g signal is that normal? dosent seem to connect 4g when i do that and just stays 3g. please anyone if you have any info help guide me in the right place
You have it setup as adhoc mode. You need to change it to infrastructure. The native tethering app does not work with 4g.
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how to do i change from ad hoc to infrastructure? is there an option within the "wireless Tether app" that will allow me to do that? thanks for the fast reply. just want to get this going . I had my Evo 4g before and never had This issue. Thanks again.
If you don't see the option under settings more than likely that app only supports adhoc mode on the nexus s. I know on the EVO you can switch modes.
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mbarrera2 said:
Hello I have a rooted NS4g.
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If it's rooted, the easiest way it to use Pete's fix. It works in infrastructure mode and no separate app is required - you can use the phone's built in wifi hotspot feature. You won't get 4G though...
http://www.peteralfonso.com/2011/08/download-tethering-fix-for-nexus-s-4g.html
Thanks for your guys help. is there any way that i can make the wireless tether app work by sending a infrastructure rather than a Ad Hoc?(i would like to Use 4G while i tether) my old Evo 4g was able to do that no problem. so im just wondering if its a Nexus s issue ?
Wireless tether works as ad hoc but the built in one works as infrastructure. The evo 4g is one of the few phones that can go into infrastructure mode with wireless tether. The majority of phones can only do ad hoc. I searched wireless tether settings and do not see a mode switch.
vansmack said:
If it's rooted, the easiest way it to use Pete's fix. It works in infrastructure mode and no separate app is required - you can use the phone's built in wifi hotspot feature. You won't get 4G though...
http://www.peteralfonso.com/2011/08/download-tethering-fix-for-nexus-s-4g.html
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thanks! Works perfectly with my rooted Nexus S 4G (with 2.3.7)