so I was tethering to my laptop, and everything was working fine, but suddenly it would only take me to a T mobile page that says I need a tethering plan....I have the unlimited plan where I get throttled after 5 gigs...the tether was working fine previous to today....anyone else having this problem?
I am rooted, and still on stock.....
I'm sorry I don't have the answer for this but I really would like to know this also. Tethering is a pretty big deal to me and I was told that when you are rooted, you don't need the plan. Really hope someone sheds some light on this.
so I figured a work around of sorts: you have to change your user agent string in your browser on your computer to the one on your phone....so then you get all the mobile sites on your computer....so not perfect, but usable
Wow that's not terrible
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Hey guys, i need some clarification on the data throttle removal, is it only for the stock rom, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052064 & http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051616, im currently running Bionix2, if it is compatiable can someone guide me with this, ive already done a nandroid i just want to know if this will work before i go messing with the system settings.Thanks
it does not work
someone correct me if im wrong but i believe the data throttling hack doesnt work at all on any rom.
It doesn't work. Even on stock it didn't work.
Won't work. Back in the G2 forums we had a hack that worked until Tmo wised up. They've now implemented security that is on their side of the equation and nothing we can do will affect that.
I just came from the Vibrant, don't know what's different, maybe the 3g instead of 4g but I beat the throttle every month. If you are being throttled on the g2x, does it add a file to system/data called throttle? I always deleted that, connected to an ad hoc wifi, started downloading ONE big file like a rom, then drove away from the wifi spot (always used a Panera Bread) when data switched back from wifi to 3g throttling never returned. Worked every time.
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I just came from the Vibrant, don't know what's different, maybe the 3g instead of 4g but I beat the throttle every month. If you are being throttled on the g2x, does it add a file to system/data called throttle? I always deleted that, connected to an ad hoc wifi, started downloading ONE big file like a rom, then drove away from the wifi spot (always used a Panera Bread) when data switched back from wifi to 3g throttling never returned. Worked every time.
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Lol so much trouble haha
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Lol so much trouble haha
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Trouble? Chowing on bomb ass pastries while bypassing TMOverlord's throttling? It worked every time, I can't complain.
Need some help.* I have a 4G Xoom with a 1GB data plan, so when I am away from the house, I tether it to myHTC Thundernbolt, which I have an unlimited tethering plan for.*
The problem I am having is this.* The devices stay connected just fine, but data thruput is spotty.* Little things, like emails, GTalk, etc gothrough just fine.* However things like web surfing hang.* I will gettwoor three pagesok, but then I go to a page and it hangs while loading the page between 1/3 and 1/2the way through the page.
Here is the info.*
Xoom is rooted, but stock.* Issue is pre and post root, pre and post 4G upgrade, and a couple of factory resets.* Pre and post update to 3.2.2 build HLK75. Connects fine on my network at home, and others like at resturaunts.* I've forgotten the network, etc... I have tried multiple browsers too. Happens with stock browser, Dolphin HD, Dolphin for Pad, and Opera. (I hate Opera) No other data issues on the Xoom. WiFi at home is smooth as butter, so is the 4G when I do turn it on.
The Thunderbolt.* Stock and unrooted.* Happens pre and post update to 2.3.4.* I have done factory reset, set the hotspot back to standar, changed channels, security, etc....* Also, the hotspot is set to always be on, not to time out. No data issues on the phone.
It is annoying to constantly not be able to use the net when aeay from the house. Help, please. Just let me know if you need more info. One last thing. It doesn't matter where I try it at. Hotspot at home (testing it) at work, or out other places. Also, I have tethered my laptop to the phone with no problems multiple times.
Thanks....
Sorry for the formatting and astriks, don't know how that happened.
what app are you using to tether have you tried any others like easy tether?
I am using the stock mobile hotspot app on the Thunderbolt. I have the unlimited tethering feature. Haven't tried another app, since I am paying to have the ability
After several days of testing, etc.... I think I have figured it out. Happens when the screen on the Thunderbolt times out. At that point, the hot spot stops responding. I checked and have it set for Always On, and tested the other two time frames there. Nothing changed. Guess I should call tech and try a CLNR.
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I use Barnacle with my TB to tether both my Xoom and Nook Color with no problems. Have used Wireless Tether but prefer Barnacle for no particular reason.
Your the second to say something about a different app. I looked on the market, and all require root access. Haven't rooted yet.
Interesting development, after doing everything I could think of, I turned off the security as a last ditch effort. Goes against everything security wise, but..... It seems to make the difference.still a little latency, but it works.
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You don't have to root your Xoom, you run the wifi tethering program on your Thunderbolt which does have to be rooted.
Sorry, I meant the Thunderbolt being rooted. The Xoom is, my Thunderbolt isn't. If I can't get this resolved any other way, I will root it. Going to call tomorrow and see if I can get it replaced and try a different unit first.
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Now realize that I really should have posted this up in the HTC Thunderbolt area. It's not a Xoom issue, but a Thunderbolt issue.
MOD's, if I can request, can this thread be moved like that? Thanks...
Only posting this because I haven't seen it in the few posts up for our Skyrockets.
After rooting, I got android's built in wifi hotspot working by simply freezing the system app "TetheringManager" in Titanium Backup.
Hope it helps anyone having issues.
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Thanks! I was just looking for that. Worked great.
Be careful att will force you onto a tethering plan
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Is this any different than tethering from a custom ROM once the AT&T config is removed? I've been tethering on my Captivate for well over a year now and this seems to function identically.
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Is this any different than tethering from a custom ROM once the AT&T config is removed? I've been tethering on my Captivate for well over a year now and this seems to function identically.
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Yea its the same, Devs usually take out the teathering manager on there roms
All you need is a Widget that turns on tethering...so you don't have to click so many buttons to turn it on!
I like the Hotspot Widget.
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Be careful att will force you onto a tethering plan
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Can anyone confirm this?
I dont tether or hot spot my phone very often, but dont want to get hit with unexpected charges if I do choose you use this feature on a rare occasion.
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Can anyone confirm this?
I dont tether or hot spot my phone very often, but dont want to get hit with unexpected charges if I do choose you use this feature on a rare occasion.
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you get warned first
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you get warned first
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Using Alien #4 on Motorola Atrix, I would tether w/o plan maybe a couple times per month and no warning.
I tethered nearly everyday for a few weeks in October, only went 1GB over my 2GB plan, and got the emails and texts telling me to add tethering plan IF I wished to continue tethering. This coincided with my Skyrocket purchase -not suggesting a connection, but coincidence maybe, or not.
They'll catch on I suppose by one using large amounts of data w/o historical habits supporting your recent surge in any given time period, APN or software left on phone, or even the possibility of CarrierIQ (suggested in another thread about tethering)
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you get warned first
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Using Alien #4 on Motorola Atrix, I would tether w/o plan maybe a couple times per month and no warning.
I tethered nearly everyday for a few weeks in October, only went 1GB over my 2GB plan, and got the emails and texts telling me to add tethering plan IF I wished to continue tethering. This coincided with my Skyrocket purchase -not suggesting a connection, but coincidence maybe, or not.
They'll catch on I suppose by one using large amounts of data w/o historical habits supporting your recent surge in any given time period, APN or software left on phone, or even the possibility of CarrierIQ (suggested in another thread about tethering)
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Ok. A warning first is acceptable. I dont do it often, but for those rare occasions when I need something on my laptop instead of my phone, I can tether/mobile hot spot and be ok.
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Can anyone confirm this?
I dont tether or hot spot my phone very often, but dont want to get hit with unexpected charges if I do choose you use this feature on a rare occasion.
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On the gf's Captivate, rooted and ROMd, she got a warning that they were going to automatically put her in a tethering plan, so I'm not sure how they knew. Does that have anything to do with Carrier IQ??
Do I have to root the phone to tether without the regular menu? I tried to do it and it tells me that I don't have a plan. I would like to know if there is a possibility to change the way to create a hot spot without have to use the regular menu and not to have to root the phone.
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Do I have to root the phone to tether without the regular menu? I tried to do it and it tells me that I don't have a plan. I would like to know if there is a possibility to change the way to create a hot spot without have to use the regular menu and not to have to root the phone.
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Not any way that I know of without root. You need root to use Titanium Backup. You need TiBu to freeze tethering manager. So without root I believe you're stuck.
Is there no ROM out there that provides free tethering for ATT? I was about to install the ICS 2.3.6 from rootzwiki, but will hold off if there is something with free tether and it doesnt...
If there isnt, what is the point of getting any ROM/feature for tethering when ATT offers it anyways, I thought the whole point was to get it for free... although I guess if ATT tracks everyone's data usage, it would be hard to mask that... but with these genius programmers, I would have thought anything was possible... would be nice to get a little 20mbps wi-fi no matter I go....
It's not CarrierIQ or solely data usage that tells AT&T if you've been tethering; it's the UserAgent on your laptop/desktop browser. That's how they can tell that their data is being used through a computer browser and not a mobile browser. So even with these custom ROMs providing "free tethering", AT&T can still figure it out and send you the warning email/text, as I did in fact receive (on my Captivate). So unless these newer ROMs have figured out a different method, I would assume the same logic still applies - correct?
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This method worked for me (freezing tethering manager). But, then again, I rarely tether, and when I do, it's only for very short periods of time.
I've been tethering my skyrocket since I've rooted it and tethered my iPhone 4 before that. The worst thing that has happened so far is that i got a text message saying ive reached 5% of users Data. Nothing about tethering. I usually tether about 5 gigs a month.
Edit. I use tethering with the Alien rom.
So maybe it is by amount of MB's of transfer and not just software? I.e., if you dont use a lot, then you will get away with tethering... I wont use it often, probably like once a month when I am on the road and need my laptop and not at a wifi... then again with my crappy DSL I may be tempted to use it at home if it were invisible.
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All you need is a Widget that turns on tethering...so you don't have to click so many buttons to turn it on!
I like the Hotspot Widget.
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I like the "hotspot toggle" app. It restores wifi and gives you more options on labels and appearance.
tried using skyrocket as a wifi hotspot, but connected device has very slow internet
Hi geeks
I want ur help, I followed the procedure given in this forum to root my skyrocket and also installled titanium backup to freeze tetherManager to enable wifi hotspot. But when I connect my Lenovo ideapad k1 to the hotspots, it is not getting the full speed that is available in my at&t 4g connection. Please find the speedteast.net app on my phone and tablet below:
Phone:
Showing :Washington DC
Ping: 90ms
Download: 3230kbps
Upload: 726kbps
Tested on Lenovo ideapad k1 connected to the phone's hotspots
Shows: Richmond VA
Ping: 303ms
Download: 202kpbs tooo. Slow!
Upload: 284kbps
Please pour in ur suggestions guys.. any apparently that can be used? Should I disable any more programs? Please help me.. I am in the 3 YB data plan.
My thunderbolt is dying and I need a new phone. The S3 for Verizon looks to be the winner. Just need to know if the stock hotspot works well because on the thunderbolt it would always disconnect after 5-10 mins of usage. I need a reliable connection for wifi on the road. I'm going to leave the phone unrooted and stock for a while until I know it's all good so that is why I am asking about the mobile hotspot functionality.
Thanks.
I'm stock rooted and use the hotspots app nightly for me and 5 others at work to tether too. Occasionally the apps stops communicating, I need to just toggle the app, turn it off then on again. Then it works fine again, only happens once every few days of tethering. We all tether fine. Some as far as 60+ feet away, work in cubical enviornment, no walls. Yeah they don't get full bars. But I've heard no real complaints from anyone.
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Thanks for the info.
I have been tethering on T-Mobile for some time and haven't had any issues. Now all of the sudden, they are blocking tethering for me. I am on DU 4.4.4. What can I do besides switch ROMs?
I don't think ROMs have anything to do with your tethering issues. Perhaps glitched out on your current ROM.
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No I just realized that it still works with my laptop but if I try to tether on my ps3 or 4 and I open a browser, it displays a message about paying for tethering and that its blocked. How did tmo catch on with psn but not my laptop?
That's weird. I have Xbox one and can't replicate the problem you are having. Youtube plays fine, can play online games and browser searches without hiccups. I don't see why PlayStation might be an exception, I think you might want to check on your APN and perhaps reflash your ROM. Just back up your current one and see if new flash makes any difference. If not just recover back. I am almost certain that reflash will fix your problem automatically.
Oh I forgot to mention that I am also a T-Mobile user.
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