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free Mobile Hotspot ending on 15th.. best alternatives?

Few more days now and the mobile hotspost will end.. now my question is. what is the best tethering?
i am rooted and using dasbamf 1.6.3
is there any way to patch the mobile hotspot? i have the barnacle and i preferred the native tethering on TB.

Wireless tether for root users... Perhaps
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It would be better to just pay for it..... Unauthorized tether is the #1 reason for locked bootloaders and such IMHO.
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mcmillanje said:
It would be better to just pay for it..... Unauthorized tether is the #1 reason for locked bootloaders and such IMHO.
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What does tethering have anything to do with the bootloader?

mcmillanje said:
It would be better to just pay for it..... Unauthorized tether is the #1 reason for locked bootloaders and such IMHO.
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LMFAO!!!! Seriously! Wow. The hardware manufacturers that create locked bootloaders could care less about wireless tethering. The dumb pipe cell companies are the only ones that care about it. The locked bootloaders are so you cant screw with their bloated overlay. IMO.

"wireless tether"
I think its no longer on the market. Recently got removed. If u PM me I will send it to you in an email though

You can just download it from their site here.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
As long as you're rooted you can install it from there by going to the download tab and downloading 2.0.7 or any of the stable build.
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Should be available from the market if you turn on airplane mode, then re-enable WiFi. It is the wireless carriers that are causing gathering apps to be filtered from the market, this should work around it, though.
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Depends on what you are doing. Overall if you are just tethering to your computer PDAnet is your best bet. Xbox or PS3 (Ha if they ever get their network back) I would stay with Wireless Tether for root users.

miketoasty said:
Depends on what you are doing. Overall if you are just tethering to your computer PDAnet is your best bet. Xbox or PS3 (Ha if they ever get their network back) I would stay with Wireless Tether for root users.
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Or you could google and see what everyone else has done on xda before you:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...t=clnk&gl=us&lr=lang_en&source=www.google.com
http://www.google.com/search?q=PdaN...um=50&lr=lang_en&ft=i&cr=&safe=off&tbs=,qdr:y
Note that all of the info is for 3g only phones and may or may not work 100% on ours.

They will be charging for the wireless hotspot app for sure. Does anyone know for sure if wired tether will remain free? I have heard "opinions", but nothing credible. VZ wouldn't tell me either.

turbosrrgood said:
They will be charging for the wireless hotspot app for sure. Does anyone know for sure if wired tether will remain free? I have heard "opinions", but nothing credible. VZ wouldn't tell me either.
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Nope. All tethering will be paid unless you root to get around it.

Mustang02 said:
Nope. All tethering will be paid unless you root to get around it.
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If that's the case, has anyone been able to get wired tether (better anyway, data remains active on the device) to work? The htc tethering app seems to interfere.
Wireless tether works fine.

When I used "wireless tether for root users" my data was still active? I was able to make calls and reply to an email while being connected with a laptop.
I don't use it very often which is why I can't justify the extra cost per month. I had purchased "tether" while it was 50% for my blackberry for the same reason. They have that for android now to so that is an option for people.
Swyped from my Thunderbolt

If 4g speed can stay the same for the other tethering device. you can almost cancel internet at home, unless you play games

Is that like a cordless extension cord?
hippofisher said:
"wireless tether"
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MisterDonut said:
If 4g speed can stay the same for the other tethering device. you can almost cancel internet at home, unless you play games
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This is the sort of logic that will cause unlimited data plans to skyrocket in price or even be abandoned.

WillTheGreat said:
You can just download it from their site here.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
As long as you're rooted you can install it from there by going to the download tab and downloading 2.0.7 or any of the stable build.
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Avg has this as a virus
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WillTheGreat said:
You can just download it from their site here.
As long as you're rooted you can install it from there by going to the download tab and downloading 2.0.7 or any of the stable build.
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Cant go wrong with that advice!

Android central forums has a guy saying Verizon told him the free hotspot was extended.
Be nice if it is true, but you know how these things go.
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Portable Hotspot

Does portable hotspots work for anyone? I didn't know if there was a monthly charge to get it working but everytime I try using it the other device can't connect
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If you're using an unrooted stock rom, then I believe you have to be a subscriber to T-mobile's add-on hotspot plan. If you're using a rooted custom rom, like CM7, then it's built-in...and the only thing you have to worry about is your data usage.

mmapcpro said:
If you're using an unrooted stock rom, then I believe you have to be a subscriber to T-mobile's add-on hotspot plan. If you're using a rooted custom rom, like CM7, then it's built-in...and the only thing you have to worry about is your data usage.
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Thank you, i'll wait for the tmobile OTA update then root my phone again

Did you set up encryption or leave the security open? I'm on the gingerbread update unrooted and my hotspot works fine. It worked fine on froyo stock unrooted as well.
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mmapcpro said:
If you're using an unrooted stock rom, then I believe you have to be a subscriber to T-mobile's add-on hotspot plan. If you're using a rooted custom rom, like CM7, then it's built-in...and the only thing you have to worry about is your data usage.
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no need to subscribe for tethering on tmo plans. stock rom already have portable hotspot built in
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yeah how can the cellular co's dictate how we can use our data ?
does it stress the towers more using wifi hotspot to our laptop ?
Somebody should do something about this , what can we do ?

Bronk93 said:
Did you set up encryption or leave the security open? I'm on the gingerbread update unrooted and my hotspot works fine. It worked fine on froyo stock unrooted as well.
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No I didn't set up any encryption. I've tried on two different laptops n both don't connect.
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Soldi3rxx said:
No I didn't set up any encryption. I've tried on two different laptops n both don't connect.
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Did they see the hotspot? Also it times out after a period of inactivity, perhaps it had timed out before you connected the laptop.
Maybe even try with encryption on.
I can also verify that the stock unrooted Froyo ROM does tethering without anything special in your plan.

rancidm said:
yeah how can the cellular co's dictate how we can use our data ?
does it stress the towers more using wifi hotspot to our laptop ?
Somebody should do something about this , what can we do ?
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Its money to be made.
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My idiot friend managed to find a way to get a wifi hotspot without paying for it and he's the kind of person who never updates his apps because he thinks it's too much trouble.
It's really not that big of a deal.
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Android tether 3.1 beta

Hey guys anyone know some good settings for android Wi-Fi tether 3.1 to work on the charge..
I saw somewhere to use fascinate as the device profile and change to digital for Samsung, but that has never worked for on any 3.1 versions, so Ive used 2.0.7 since I found Wi-Fi tether...
If anybody could help me I would greatly appreciate it thanks
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Uncheck wifi driver reload and choose the Droid Charge profile. Make sure you uncheck that box though, otherwise you'll have to reboot to get wifi back.
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shrike1978 said:
Uncheck wifi driver reload and choose the Droid Charge profile. Make sure you uncheck that box though, otherwise you'll have to reboot to get wifi back.
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Thanks shrike that actually worked
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So is this better than pre 12 or should I not bother with it?

JihadSquad said:
So is this better than pre 12 or should I not bother with it?
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One big advantage I see is that the new version is in the Play Store, so no more bother with sideloading. It'll autoupdate this way as well.

So Verizon is allowing us to download that version? Sounds fishy don't you think?
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sasquatch080 said:
So Verizon is allowing us to download that version? Sounds fishy don't you think?
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When does Verizon come into the transaction at all? Play Store is Google.

shrike1978 said:
When does Verizon come into the transaction at all? Play Store is Google.
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I understand Play Store is Google. I had the impression that carriers can block certain apps from appearing in the Play Store. When I was on sprint they blocked wireless tether app. I'm probably wrong about Verizon.
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I understand Play Store is Google. I had the impression that carriers can block certain apps from appearing in the Play Store. When I was on sprint they blocked wireless tether app. I'm probably wrong about Verizon.
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Google had pretty much blocked all tethering apps from the Market for a while, but they've started popping back up again. Not sure why the change in policy, unless they've just decided to stop letting the carriers dictate their internal policies.

shrike1978 said:
Google had pretty much blocked all tethering apps from the Market for a while, but they've started popping back up again. Not sure why the change in policy, unless they've just decided to stop letting the carriers dictate their internal policies.
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Never really understood why google would be behind removing certain apps, yet you google the app apk and easily download it.
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sasquatch080 said:
I understand Play Store is Google. I had the impression that carriers can block certain apps from appearing in the Play Store. When I was on sprint they blocked wireless tether app. I'm probably wrong about Verizon.
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Google was just cooperating with the carriers.
http://www.theverge.com/2011/05/02/...ring-apps-android-market-shame-fcc-violation/

All I can say is I'm glad it's back in the market and I'm glad I finally got a 3.1 version to work on my charge
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I love wifi tether with unlimited data...it's just like being hooked up to HSD at home.

FoxFi works fine for me. Don't have to deal with rebooting on the wifi tether app.

DKYang said:
FoxFi works fine for me. Don't have to deal with rebooting on the wifi tether app.
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I use Wifi Tether and I don't have to reboot either. It's as simple as unchecking a box in the config. I don't trust FoxFi. Anything that uses the built in tethering is going to automatically be easier to detect than something like Wifi Tether or Open Garden.

shrike1978 said:
I use Wifi Tether and I don't have to reboot either. It's as simple as unchecking a box in the config. I don't trust FoxFi. Anything that uses the built in tethering is going to automatically be easier to detect than something like Wifi Tether or Open Garden.
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Which check box? The wi-fi driver reload option? I'd love to be able to skip the reboot (on 3.1-beta11).
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Yes uncheck that box and you should be good to go
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Wifi Tether app issues

Hi, I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing issues with the Wifi Tether app by Treve Mod? I CAN NOT use the tethering on my windows 8 laptop, but it works just fine with the 7 one. They are the same computers. My dad has the Note 2 and he uses the same app, and I can connect to his, and it will work fine. I don't know if it's a setting inside the app that is messed up on my phone, or what. Thanks, any recommendations will help.

I use it and don't have any major issues but you need specific settings in it to get infrastructure mode to work. Otherwise it just does ad hoc which may not work on some devices that won't support ad hoc wireless networks such as other phone or tablets. I will check my settings tomorrow and report back.
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iamchocho said:
I use it and don't have any major issues but you need specific settings in it to get infrastructure mode to work. Otherwise it just does ad hoc which may not work on some devices that won't support ad hoc wireless networks such as other phone or tablets. I will check my settings tomorrow and report back.
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You mind posting the APK if possible? I am having a hard time finding it on GP, AMZ, or BM

I will try to get the apk I am using uploaded, for now here is a screenshot of the version as well as the settings I'm using. The reload wifi driver setting was key to getting it to work in infrastructure mode for me.
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ericcire said:
You mind posting the APK if possible? I am having a hard time finding it on GP, AMZ, or BM
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Here you go: https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

Awesome thank you guys!

[Q] Anybody get a vpn working?

Like the title says can anybody get a vpn going at all? None of the apps work at all. I cant get anything to download or upload until I turn it off. I used to use Private internet access app all the time on nexus 5 with no issues.

Danzoman said:
Like the title says can anybody get a vpn going at all? None of the apps work at all. I cant get anything to download or upload until I turn it off. I used to use Private internet access app all the time on nexus 5 with no issues.
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I thought, for some reason, you needed root access for the PIA app. I could be completely wrong.
Another option, follow this guide.
www[dot]privateinternetaccess[dot]com [forward-slash] pages/client-support/#android_ipsec_l2tp

time4fun said:
I thought, for some reason, you needed root access for the PIA app. I could be completely wrong.
Another option, follow this guide.
www[dot]privateinternetaccess[dot]com [forward-slash] pages/client-support/#android_ipsec_l2tp
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Oh I'm full s-off.
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Danzoman said:
Oh I'm full s-off.
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Oh ok. Did you try my second option?

time4fun said:
Oh ok. Did you try my second option?
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I'll have to fiddle with that tonight when can get to the computer and look at their settings. I subscribe to the app and reinstalled it and it doesn't ask for root.
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Danzoman said:
Like the title says can anybody get a vpn going at all? None of the apps work at all. I cant get anything to download or upload until I turn it off. I used to use Private internet access app all the time on nexus 5 with no issues.
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I've got two VPN's i'm using regularly. I use the native IPSEC VPN, and use OpenVPN via a static openvpn binary, busybox and the OpenVPN Settings app. Both are working very well. Running on s-offed/rooted stock.

netboy3 said:
I've got two VPN's i'm using regularly. I use the native IPSEC VPN, and use OpenVPN via a static openvpn binary, busybox and the OpenVPN Settings app. Both are working very well. Running on s-offed/rooted stock.
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I'm a little new to vpns but can read and follow a few directions. Can you either pm myself or post here a link on something I can read up on this so I understand before I do it. Thanks a lot.
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