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Patched Sprint Wifi Tether

Hey, i cant find where i saw this mentioned, but one of the dev roms had a sport listing not only a WIRED tether patch, but also a WIRELESS TETHER patch using SPRINTS hotpot app.
I have no end of issue with the 2.05 wifi tether apps, etc. I really like the sprint/htc one, anyone know where to download the patched version? Been searching but cant find it.
Please don't recommend the android wireless tether app, as said previously I dont like it and it doesn't work reliably.

gtkansan said:
Hey, i cant find where i saw this mentioned, but one of the dev roms had a sport listing not only a WIRED tether patch, but also a WIRELESS TETHER patch using SPRINTS hotpot app.
I have no end of issue with the 2.05 wifi tether apps, etc. I really like the sprint/htc one, anyone know where to download the patched version? Been searching but cant find it.
Please don't recommend the android wireless tether app, as said previously I dont like it and it doesn't work reliably.
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I might be wrong but i dont think therebis a wireless tether patch. Only wired usb.
The wireless tether app on the market works just fine plus his latest version on the google code page.
Juat google "wireless tether for root users" or wireless tether for htc evo and you will see a link for the authors google code page.
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I know I'm running warmtwopointtwo and I have the sprint hotspot all if that helps at all.
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gtkansan said:
Hey, i cant find where i saw this mentioned, but one of the dev roms had a sport listing not only a WIRED tether patch, but also a WIRELESS TETHER patch using SPRINTS hotpot app.
I have no end of issue with the 2.05 wifi tether apps, etc. I really like the sprint/htc one, anyone know where to download the patched version? Been searching but cant find it.
Please don't recommend the android wireless tether app, as said previously I dont like it and it doesn't work reliably.
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Ah. I know what you need. A simple patch. Search for Calkulin's mods. He has a usb and wireless tether authentication patch that will solve your issue on usb tethering and the hot spot app. All you do is download it and flash it through recovery. If you need it and can't find it Pm me and I'll send it to ya
Sent from my beast Evo

Flash this through recovery and you are good to go. The only problem is you can't tether your 4g connection, only 3g.
http://www.mediafire.com/?4y1l9c6ydg7027r

Could you post the fix for the hotspot too?
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fr0st420 said:
Could you post the fix for the hotspot too?
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The easiest fix for hotpot is warm tow point two rom
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That url fixes the hot spot. And no. you don't just need warmtwopointtwo to fix this. Calkulin's fix is for ANY froyo ROM.
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SO why would i want to patch Sprint wifi tether if "wifitether" allows me to share data through 4g and this patch only 3g? I am just asking?

Well. Alot of people, including me experience what I call the fading effect where the broadcasted network disappears. As well as other issues that go on for days. Lots of people with this patch using Sprint's app have lots of less struggle. With the same performance. Without 4g is a little sacrifice seeing that most people willing to give it up just don't have it. Soooo.... That's why
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Bmtx16 said:
Ah. I know what you need. A simple patch. Search for Calkulin's mods. He has a usb and wireless tether authentication patch that will solve your issue on usb tethering and the hot spot app. All you do is download it and flash it through recovery. If you need it and can't find it Pm me and I'll send it to ya
Sent from my beast Evo
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nooo
Caulk's does not fix wifi hotspot... it is a usb tether fix only.
per his very own thread. USB Tether Patch... not USB/Wifi Tether Patch
if it does fix the hotspot then maybe you should tell him to update his description of the fix and thread because he states usb only.

v_lestat said:
nooo
Caulk's does not fix wifi hotspot... it is a usb tether fix only.
per his very own thread. USB Tether Patch... not USB/Wifi Tether Patch
if it does fix the hotspot then maybe you should tell him to update his description of the fix and thread because he states usb only.
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No it doesnt cause i have that file on my phone tried using hotspot app it connects without the pcs registration popup error but does not recognize the isp

v_lestat said:
nooo
Caulk's does not fix wifi hotspot... it is a usb tether fix only.
per his very own thread. USB Tether Patch... not USB/Wifi Tether Patch
if it does fix the hotspot then maybe you should tell him to update his description of the fix and thread because he states usb only.
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After and only after flashing his patch will my hot spot work.i know how to read an article fyi. I knew the supposed effects. Just stating my experiences. Didn't mean I'm wrong
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xxbabiboi228xx said:
No it doesnt cause i have that file on my phone tried using hotspot app it connects without the pcs registration popup error but does not recognize the isp
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Well thank you for backing me up. It's not just me.
Sent from my beast Evo

I cant get "wired tether" to work. "wireless tether for root users" works good. i installed the apk that was posted earlier and that was version 1.2 . That geave the kernel not supported error. i then installed version 1.4 from http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/
I go no error message this time. I used unrevoked to root my phone before installing these. I assume its the unsupported kernel but im not sure b/c i dont know if the kernel really has wat it needs or not. I would think it does b/c the built in sprint wireless/wired tethers prolly have to use it as will, or these tether apps might be doing it differently i dont know.

personall I like the native wired tether for android users. I never have a problem with it. I have 4g and it works. Must be rooted. As far as wifi I don't use it soooo....

[Q] Tethering

I just switched from the iPone 4 to the HTC Inspire. I have rooted the phone already and am looking for a good tethering app, any suggestions?

ebarr52 said:
I just switched from the iPone 4 to the HTC Inspire. I have rooted the phone already and am looking for a good tethering app, any suggestions?
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There's a few, try pdanet. Google "june fabrics".

I use Barnacle, it works great

Why don't you use the stock htc app with the fixed APN (wap.cingular....) ?

lrs421 said:
There's a few, try pdanet. Google "june fabrics".
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If you are already rooted you can use a wifi tether app like Wireless Tether, you don't have to mess with PDA net (PDAnet is great if you are not rooted). I tried Barnacle but had trouble getting my Mac to join the adhoc network it creates. Rather than mess with it too much I put on Wireless Tether and it worked Great.

tdesbien31 said:
I use Barnacle, it works great
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I can second Barnacle WiFi and also use the stock Mobile Hotspot.

If you are rooted you do not need any program for tether.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980591
Use the referenced APN and you will have tethering available......

I second the wireless tether especially if you have your unlimited data still. Its stupid to pay for it twice
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If rooted it also works to remove all entitlement apns from the APN database in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/telephony.db

Do you think there will ever be a wifi app that does not require rooting. I had to downgrade back to pda.net. It works but I already miss the wifi app I used for years on WM 6.5.

I believe most custom roms allow tethering without adding it to your plan.
I asked about coredroid in another thread, and I got conflicting reports though.

If you are already rooted, just flash a custom ROM. then you don't need an app and you will also have a hotspot. My favorite is Cyanogenmod 7.0.3 but if you want to keep Sense UI, try Android Revolution HD or CoreDroid or some other Sense based ROM. And Congrats on your escape from under Steve Jobs's thumb =D
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This is an English forum. Please use English so we are actually able to sort of understand what you are saying.

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coldsteal said:
Do you think there will ever be a wifi app that does not require rooting. I had to downgrade back to pda.net. It works but I already miss the wifi app I used for years on WM 6.5.
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The APN method someone mentioned allows wifi tethering without root.

yes by changing the APN you can enable wifi tethering without root , ive done it many times on un-rooted phones ,just dont use it to much or it will be noticed and good ole at&t will add the package (not sure about other carriers)

[HOW-TO] Get wifi-tether working on Charge

All,
Not sure if this has been discussed previously or not but if you would like to get wifi tethering working in infrastructure mode on the Charge follow the steps below. Some people are claiming that Verizon is monitoring 3rd party wifi tethering and will bill you for that usage. So use at your own risk.
1. Follow the steps here to root your Stock EE4 image to root. I chose not to install one of the ROMs yet and I am using imnut's PBJT non-OC voodoo kernel.
2. Once you have root (verified by the Superuser app appearing in your Applications). Install android-wifi-tether 3.1-beta2. This app can be found here (need to allow external sources).
3. Once installed open the Wireless Tether application and go to Settings. Change the device profile to "Samsung Fascinate" and you should be good to go from that point.
Happy tethering.
One thing I am uncertain of is this "hotspot_event_monitor" driver that is loaded. djp592 discusses a kernel mod here that removes this driver but I could not find an explanation of what it does exactly. Anyone know?

eacmen said:
All,
Not sure if this has been discussed previously or not but if you would like to get wifi tethering working in infrastructure mode on the Charge do the following:
1. Follow the steps here to root your Stock EE4 image to root. I chose not to install one of the ROMs yet and I am using imnut's PBJT non-OC voodoo kernel.
2. Once you have root (verified by the Superuser app appearing in your Applications). Install android-wifi-tether 3.1-beta2. This app can be found here (need to allow external sources).
3. Once installed open the Wireless Tether application and go to Settings. Change the device profile to "Samsung Fascinate" and you should be good to go from that point.
Happy tethering.
One thing I am uncertain of is this "hotspot_event_monitor" driver that is loaded. djp592 discusses a kernel mod here that removes this driver but I could not find an explanation of what it does exactly. Anyone know?
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2 things...
2.0.7 works much better
And
Verizon is tracking all mac addresses with none paid tethering activity that are using wifi tether and barnacle. They will throttle you down and charge the data back to you on your bill. Fyi
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Even on froyo? I thought the couldn't!!
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danalo1979 said:
2 things...
2.0.7 works much better
And
Verizon is tracking all mac addresses with none paid tethering activity that are using wifi tether and barnacle. They will throttle you down and charge the data back to you on your bill. Fyi
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whats your source on the tracking? there is always scare stuff with tracking and monitoring but i tether fascinate gb daily and have no issues

nitsuj17 said:
whats your source on the tracking? there is always scare stuff with tracking and monitoring but i tether fascinate gb daily and have no issues
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What is your source that VZ is NOT using their DPI boxes?
Oh wait, they do already, otherwise they would have the near-real-time data usage up on their website.
I would presume it's more the actual packet, as it would look much different between a DC and your laptop. There are many other methods that a DPI can use to figure it out. Also most wifi tethers are using nat, so mac address based makes no sense.

syntrix said:
What is your source that VZ is NOT using their DPI boxes?
Oh wait, they do already, otherwise they would have the near-real-time data usage up on their website.
I would presume it's more the actual packet, as it would look much different between a DC and your laptop. There are many other methods that a DPI can use to figure it out. Also most wifi tethers are using nat, so mac address based makes no sense.
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ok, then more to the point, has anyone actually had their data throttled or received charges on their bill?

No, and I Wi-Fi tethered moderately on my Droid 1 since its release date (first with wifi-tether and then Barnacle when it came out because I like Barnacle better), on Eclair, Froyo, and Gingerbread.
And now I still tether on my Droid Charge with Barnacle and we don't see any extra fees. Of course, I just switched to the Gingerbread leak, so we'll see what happens.

nitsuj17 said:
ok, then more to the point, has anyone actually had their data throttled or received charges on their bill?
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No... I have been wifi tethering for years with the droid 1, droid x and now the droid charge. I have used wifi tether 2.0.7 and infrastructure with wifi tether 3.1beta. My bill never changes.

eacmen said:
All,
Not sure if this has been discussed previously or not but if you would like to get wifi tethering working in infrastructure mode on the Charge do the following:
1. Follow the steps here to root your Stock EE4 image to root. I chose not to install one of the ROMs yet and I am using imnut's PBJT non-OC voodoo kernel.
2. Once you have root (verified by the Superuser app appearing in your Applications). Install android-wifi-tether 3.1-beta2. This app can be found here (need to allow external sources).
3. Once installed open the Wireless Tether application and go to Settings. Change the device profile to "Samsung Fascinate" and you should be good to go from that point.
Happy tethering.
One thing I am uncertain of is this "hotspot_event_monitor" driver that is loaded. djp592 discusses a kernel mod here that removes this driver but I could not find an explanation of what it does exactly. Anyone know?
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I would like to add that after step 3 I had to change the setup-method to softap for samsung (master) i think this step is important to tether with infrastructure. It works fine on GB 2.3.4 running humble 2.1

That must be a Gingerbread thing. I am running stock EE4 ROM and "Auto" worked just fine.
One thing I did run into is that after turning off tethering you need to may need to cycle the wifi adapter to be able to associate to a wifi network.

danalo1979 said:
2 things...
2.0.7 works much better
And
Verizon is tracking all mac addresses with none paid tethering activity that are using wifi tether and barnacle. They will throttle you down and charge the data back to you on your bill. Fyi
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Can you elaborate why you think 2.0.7 works better? On the Charge 2.0.7 seems to only support ad-hoc tethering.
The reason I went down this path is not for tethering per-se but just to be able to create a WPA network between my phone and laptop. Ad-hoc networking only supports WEP.
I wonder how verizon is conducting the monitoring? Are they just looking for your wifi adapter going into master mode? Or actually looking for evidence of tethering (i.e. iptables, dnsmasq)?

nitsuj17 said:
ok, then more to the point, has anyone actually had their data throttled or received charges on their bill?
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Throttle, yes. BIG TIME. Billed for it? Not at all.

eacmen said:
Can you elaborate why you think 2.0.7 works better? On the Charge 2.0.7 seems to only support ad-hoc tethering.
The reason I went down this path is not for tethering per-se but just to be able to create a WPA network between my phone and laptop. Ad-hoc networking only supports WEP.
I wonder how verizon is conducting the monitoring? Are they just looking for your wifi adapter going into master mode? Or actually looking for evidence of tethering (i.e. iptables, dnsmasq)?
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And I would like to know this too. I work for Verizon but I'm just in sales.

AnalyzeFaith said:
And I would like to know this too. I work for Verizon but I'm just in sales.
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i found on some forum a while back that on GB tethering in logged in a database. the uid is 0 and the only thing that connects to the net using root(0) as the uid is a tethering app. i'd have to find that thread again and i'm not sure how far they got in that.
just found it: http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/g...cking/24394-tethering-use-being-recorded.html

danalo1979 said:
2 things...
2.0.7 works much better
And
Verizon is tracking all mac addresses with none paid tethering activity that are using wifi tether and barnacle. They will throttle you down and charge the data back to you on your bill. Fyi
Sent from my SCH-I510 using XDA Premium App
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I doubt this. It is highly unlikely the tethering app rebroadcasts PHY-layer information. Far more likely is it retransmits L7 information. It is acting as a router, after all.
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AnalyzeFaith said:
And I would like to know this too. I work for Verizon but I'm just in sales.
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I will just say what's in the public realm. Try somewhere like dslreports and see what people are saying. There are a lot of posts from people that sound like they are absolutely sure it's sandvine.
If that is true, and you know what they are capable of, you know that it's not anything "on the phone".

Thanks for this, was wondering what I had to do to get it running in infrastructure.
If Verizon slows me down or tries to charge me for tethering, I'm just going to sell the phone and pay the ETF. I got the phone new for REALLY cheap, so I could probably make enough from it to not only pay the ETF and cover the cost of the phone, but come out on top by 20 bucks or so.

i know that on my iphone which im usuing for sh*** and giggles, i have a hack that makes apn adjustments that mask the tethered usage so Verizon cant tell that im using the phone to tether. to them it just looks like normal browsing. is there not an adjustment like that for android?
i for one have been tether for free on my droids for years and never had any issues. but on the flip side i never used more than 5gb tethering either....

sydewayz said:
i know that on my iphone which im usuing for sh*** and giggles, i have a hack that makes apn adjustments that mask the tethered usage so Verizon cant tell that im using the phone to tether. to them it just looks like normal browsing. is there not an adjustment like that for android?
i for one have been tether for free on my droids for years and never had any issues. but on the flip side i never used more than 5gb tethering either....
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I would like to know this as well!

I recently updated from 2.0.1 which was reasonably reliable on my Charge to 3.1 beta6 and have had no issues. Connecting via the setup as described in this post and connecting via infrastructure with WPA2 encryption. Can't beat it.

[Q] wifi Tethering

Does anyone have a tethering program working?

SdgrS said:
Does anyone have a tethering program working?
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Yes i do<<
wireless tether 2.0.7 works great with the tether manager removed.

Thank you I was using 3.1
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I got wifi tether and barnical working...
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I'm using wifi tether 3.1 beta 6 with no problems.
I have tether manager frozen but I don't think it is necessary.

I'm not having any luck getting wireless tethering going. I can't download the apk even directly from Google code. I can't delete tethering manager or move it or delete it. I'm rooted and rusty. I've been looking for quite a while now. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe I cannot tether with a rooted stock ROM.

jpeterb said:
I'm not having any luck getting wireless tethering going. I can't download the apk even directly from Google code. I can't delete tethering manager or move it or delete it. I'm rooted and rusty. I've been looking for quite a while now. Any help would be appreciated. Maybe I cannot tether with a rooted stock ROM.
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if you cant remove/move tether manager...i would say you not rooted. when you open Tibu or anything does it say that you rooted with those??

Titanium backup Root OK busybox 1.18.4
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Do I need a diferent data plan for this?

Will be interested to see if anyone gets Tether warnings from ATT when using rooted tether apps

all you have to do is remove/freeze TetheringManager2.apk and you can use the stock wifi hotspot app no need to download anything else as far as i know.

twopumpchump said:
all you have to do is remove/freeze TetheringManager2.apk and you can use the stock wifi hotspot app no need to download anything else as far as i know.
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yep, exactly. All the trouble others doing is a waste of time.

twopumpchump said:
all you have to do is remove/freeze TetheringManager2.apk and you can use the stock wifi hotspot app no need to download anything else as far as i know.
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mbze430 said:
yep, exactly. All the trouble others doing is a waste of time.
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Yeah, that's what I thought. Wonder why others are using apps for this.

Thanks. Operator error. Tetheringmanager2 deleted. All is well
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Honestly i have used wireless teather since i hit android. figure i would stick with what works and have never heard from at&t behind it....
i always remove the tethering manager. so i should just use the Mobile Hotspot app and that will work just fine??

i tried installing a wifi tethering apk before reading this thread , i think it was the 3.1 beta 6, anyway i opened it and hit tether, it said running with errors.. i turned it off and uninstalled and now i cant get my wifi to work at all?? it shows my home router but wont sync up with it.. ive powered off a few times and even done a factory reset, still not working! any ideas why my wifi will not connect ?? just keeps saying scanning..connecting..disconnected!

Even with that .apk frozen or removed AT&T can still see you are tethering (by browser user agent string and data usage patterns) so be careful or you will find yourself in a tethering (4GB capped) plan. I'm not risking my grandfathered unlimited data for this.
If I'm full of crap here I'll find out soon enough. In the meantime, I'm putting on my fireproof suit.

All u need to do is root ur device and install titanium backup...once installed and running in titanium uninstall tether manager and u will have ur mobile hotspots. When u uninstall that at it does not check att network to see if u have a tethering plan
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toyfreak said:
Even with that .apk frozen or removed AT&T can still see you are tethering (by browser user agent string and data usage patterns) so be careful or you will find yourself in a tethering (4GB capped) plan. I'm not risking my grandfathered unlimited data for this.
If I'm full of crap here I'll find out soon enough. In the meantime, I'm putting on my fireproof suit.
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correct me if i'm wrong, but unless your tethering is excessive, AT&T is highly unlikely to mess with you (assuming you're on an "unlimited" plan).

Supposedly people are getting busted even after using only small amounts of data. Seems AT&T are seeing how data is used, not only how much. Lots of chatter on the net about this including lots on xda.

[Q] got the "tethering function blocked" from T-mobile yesterday

I got the "tethering function blocked" text message from T-mobile yesterday. This is the first time I have seen this and I did STFA before randomly posting. Now true this is the first time I have done tethering on the upgraded Gingerbread OS (currently running the rooted GB Weapon 3.0 ROM) all previous times I tethered were on the Rooted Froyo OS. I also noticed that after receiving this text message when I tried to use the internet browser on the device tethered to the phone I was directed to a T-mobile page stating that tethering was blocked and if I wanted it, it was an additional $15USD monthly cost.
Yes it appears that all the provider's (US= ATT, Tmbl, VW, Sprint) are now actively clamping down on devices tethering without a tethering plan included (probably hitting the large Metro-areas first -- I was in Houston when it happened = #4 largest), how exactly they know it is happening, I don't know.
I have seen where others have made comments about this but they were at or above the 2GB monthly limit. When I got this message from T-mobile I had used 400 megs of my 2GB allotment for the month, so I was nowhere near the cap.
Anybody know exactly how T-mobile is blocking this feature on rooted phones?? is it done on the T-mobile servers, does it send some data packet that alters files in the Android OS or does it alter the SIM chip files???
Has something changed in the Android OS (some sort of tattle-tale) or does T-Mobile have some new capability that can "sniff out" whether or not you are using the tethering option on your phone without enrolling in there "enable tethering capability" feature for a mere $15USD monthly of extortion? Say what you will, but I do not see where I should have to pay extra to tether a device to my data plan if I am below my allotted data usage per month, and no I have never exceeded the 2GB limit during my contract.
I saw a post about EasyTether, which says that it has a way to mask its operation (utilizing the same ports as the cell phone does for data ?????) so that the carrier cannot tell that the tethering option is being utilized. But it appears that it only works for USB, not for WiFi. For me tethering is about 50/50 -- for PC's I use the USB, for my tablets I use WiFi. So is there an app, driver, etc that works for both, or a way I can apply an update, edit a file, etc. to get the USB and WiFi tethering option to function properly without T-Mobile trying to extort me for more money every month??
I have seen the links that say to change (or use add-ins that will change) the web browser user strings, and did not find a consensus that this truly works.
I found links that mention freezing the Tethering Manager App (do search for -- How to Get Free Wifi Tether on Rooted T-Mobile Galaxy S2 on youtube and you can see the clip), which I would try if I could find the App. I have refreshed the Apps list in Titanium Backup and searched for a reference to this App (is it possibly named something different for the G2x running a Froyo or Gingerbread based ROM?) and no luck, I did not find it in either ROM so at this point I am not sure what to do.
any help on this subject is appreciated

I'm not quite sure why T-Mobile would be doing that, especially when you didn't go over your limit.
My suggestion would be to just use a 3rd party wifi tethering app.
I personally use the Wifi tethering app from opengarden. Since your phone is rooted you can use it. It also doesn't use any of your 2gb, so you shouldn't have a problem with tethering anymore.
Hope I helped!
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Tmo has told me in the past they'll eventually catch up to you
and start charging for it.

I don't think they can possibly track it from a 3rd party application that requires root.
In fact I'm sure they can't, they can only track how much data you are using. They may be able to track the tether built into the phone, but especially not a 3rd party application that requires root.
I have been using Open garden's wifi tether, and never had problems from T-Mobile.
Give the open garden wifi tether a try, if your g2x is rooted. I'm pretty sure that they cannot track it, and it also doesn't use any of your allowed 2gb since its a root required app.
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Simply not true. There are many different ways to monitor for tethering based on the packets. TTL and user agent would be the easiest to implement.
iCraft said:
I don't think they can possibly track it from a 3rd party application that requires root.
In fact I'm sure they can't, they can only track how much data you are using. They may be able to track the tether built into the phone, but especially not a 3rd party application that requires root.
I have been using Open garden's wifi tether, and never had problems from T-Mobile.
Give the open garden wifi tether a try, if your g2x is rooted. I'm pretty sure that they cannot track it, and it also doesn't use any of your allowed 2gb since its a root required app.
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iCraft said:
It also doesn't use any of your 2gb, so you shouldn't have a problem with tethering anymore.
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Not true. Data usage, weather it's tethering or mobile usage still counts against your monthly cap.
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Yeah, if you have the tethering option marked in your phone, they will catch up to you. I use easy tether with the tethering option unmarked.

Hence the fact I almost forgot I have unlimited data...my bad folks.
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iCraft said:
Hence the fact I almost forgot I have unlimited data...my bad folks.
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We all have "unlimited" data. You just get throttled over 2 or 5 GB.
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I got 10GB. 5 is not enough for me. I hate getting throttled.
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dw9906 said:
I got 10GB. 5 is not enough for me. I hate getting throttled.
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How much extra is 10 GB?
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iCraft said:
I don't think they can possibly track it from a 3rd party application that requires root.
In fact I'm sure they can't, they can only track how much data you are using. They may be able to track the tether built into the phone, but especially not a 3rd party application that requires root.
I have been using Open garden's wifi tether, and never had problems from T-Mobile.
Give the open garden wifi tether a try, if your g2x is rooted. I'm pretty sure that they cannot track it, and it also doesn't use any of your allowed 2gb since its a root required app.
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Thanks for the information on the open garden app. I was hoping for a single app that would work for both USB and WiFi tethering but it is not looking good, so in the mean time I guess I will just have to use separate apps for use on PCs and Tablets.
as for the data usage, I don't see how an app could bypass ticking the data packet counter as files are downloaded, I am sure it counts any data packets being pulled down or pushed up from the cell connection. If not - I am sure any wireless provider would be scrambling to close that loop hole as quickly as possible.

The only way they can track it is by putting it into the o.s. build. I have NEVER seen that messgae and i live in atlanta. I tether my phone EVERYDAY to my laptop when i have to download certain files for work. I have been tethering for about a year and a half now.

use different browser. This happenned to me one day while using firefox, i switch to google chrome, i'm back on business. Dont know why thou.

I just tried barnacle wifi and it worked for me with no problems. Is it only the wired tether (pdaNet) having this issue?

Maby it's a CARRIER IQ telling on you!!! LOL
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Been using barnacle wifi tether works good no issues

I have the sgs2 and it was blocked from the start. I would guess that with this newest horse**** update they rolled out for the g2x they included the files to block tethering. But all you need to do is root the phone install titanium backup pro and look for a file called tethering manager and freeze it then you can go back to tethering for free. But make sure you freeze it DO NOT DELETE IT!!! I heard a few people say when they deleted it it f***ed up the phone
I don't know if that is definitely the solution but give it a try and report back please.
Charlie
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mojorisin7178 said:
I have the sgs2 and it was blocked from the start. I would guess that with this newest horse**** update they rolled out for the g2x they included the files to block tethering. But all you need to do is root the phone install titanium backup pro and look for a file called tethering manager and freeze it then you can go back to tethering for free. But make sure you freeze it DO NOT DELETE IT!!! I heard a few people say when they deleted it it f***ed up the phone
I don't know if that is definitely the solution but give it a try and report back please.
Charlie
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The G2x was rooted 2 weeks after I got it when it had Froyo. It is currently on Weapon3.0 and it is rooted now as well. I hunted around for the "tethering manager.apk" file(s), and I was unable to locate any reference to it. I do have root access enabled and I have also enabled the "view hidden files" in the file manager and I still did not find any tethering manager file(s)

Please look at my post regarding T-mobile tethering
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26649587#post26649587