Alot of people on several roms have complained of wifi tether not working. I found in a thread somewhere here the proper settings, since then ive had no issues with establishing a secure connection. Here they are---device, thunderbolt-- driver reload, check-- router fix, check---disable lockscreen wake, check. I take no credit for this, cant remember what thread it was in, but it has worked for every rom ive used. Who ever posted this was THE MAN, cause it hasnt failed me since. I see this issue in so many threads just figured id share what someone else shared and others can share. Good luck people.
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Thanks.. but..
What driver do you reload.. what is the "router fix" and where do you disable the Lockscreen Wake?
Just wondering...
thanks!
Its all under the settings menu when you open wifi tether, set it for our device, then scroll down and check the other 3 items, works perfect on every rom ive tried after that.
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donnyp1 said:
Alot of people on several roms have complained of wifi tether not working. I found in a thread somewhere here the proper settings, since then ive had no issues with establishing a secure connection. Here they are---device, thunderbolt-- driver reload, check-- router fix, check---disable lockscreen wake, check. I take no credit for this, cant remember what thread it was in, but it has worked for every rom ive used. Who ever posted this was THE MAN, cause it hasnt failed me since. I see this issue in so many threads just figured id share what someone else shared and others can share. Good luck people.
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That was me who posted this for ya' in the last few pages of the Eternity Rom thread.
Glad it's been helpful for you, and hopefully others as well.
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That was me who posted this for ya' in the last few pages of the Eternity Rom thread.
Glad it's been helpful for you, and hopefully others as well.
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Thanks dude! You were a life saver!
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What version are you all using? I don't see a Router Fix option in the settings and just recently noticed if my screen dims I get bumped. Never had a problem in the past, using version 2.0.7.
DNak206 said:
What version are you all using? I don't see a Router Fix option in the settings and just recently noticed if my screen dims I get bumped. Never had a problem in the past, using version 2.0.7.
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Look here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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Its all under the settings menu when you open wifi tether, set it for our device, then scroll down and check the other 3 items, works perfect on every rom ive tried after that.
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Thanks!!! Got it!! worked great!!!
excellent, so far so good, thanks!
Hey, just wanted to chime in with my own success using this path with my routed phone to get tethering functioning.
I rooted my Thunderbolt recently, and was experiencing a constant radio swap any time I tried tethering. It would just permanently cycle until I stopped tethering. I'm on one of the grandfathered unlimited data plans.
I initially tried the fix above w/ OpenGarden, but it didn't have the Router Fix; issue persisted.
Installed the Tether app that has router fix, tethering works great.
Fix as described in original thread:
Settings for wifi_tether_v3.xx
Device-Profile > Thunderbolt
Setup-Method > Auto
Wifi-diriver reload > Checked
Routing fix > Checked
Disable Wake-Lock > Checked
Thanks for the fix.
Thunderbolt profile only works on my phone with 3.5 ROMs and down. All the ICS roms I have to use the rezound profile.
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Running a iKream from REDZ mod so I think that is android 3.5 and have wifi tether 3.2 beta 2
Settings are set to Rezound profile with keep alive, change prefered dns, routing fix, and change alternate dns all on. Works like a champ
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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....) ?
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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.
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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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Sorry, weird tapatalk bug, it posted in the wrong forum.
This is an English forum. Please use English so we are actually able to sort of understand what you are saying.
Sorry, weird tapatalk bug, it posted in the wrong forum.
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)
i need help I'm currently not getting or able to send any mms everything else works great on this ROM its just this and i need help on figuring it out I'm also running the harsh reborn 3.0.27 kernal i even nullify and flash the rom twice.
I rest my case!
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Check the APN settings. Are you on smpl?
Did you try to send/receive mms with wifi off?
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I rest my case!
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Ohhh... You're oh so helpful with that comment!!!! Surprised nobody has "Thanked" your helpful post.
Anyways, I too had this problem with HFS v1.4 and did not find a solution. I did have my APN set to T-Mobile, so I don't believe that was the problem. My issue was also present with WiFi turned on, even with WiFi Calling turned on (Although I don't believe WiFi Calling has anything to do with it).
I never got a chance to debug the issue further as I had a need for the Video Camera to operate properly, and switched back to a GB ROM for the time being.
I'll re-flash my v1.4 of HFS and see if I can check the logs to see if anything is there.
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Ohhh... You're oh so helpful with that comment!!!! Surprised nobody has "Thanked" your helpful post.
Anyways, I too had this problem with HFS v1.4 and did not find a solution. I did have my APN set to T-Mobile, so I don't believe that was the problem. My issue was also present with WiFi turned on, even with WiFi Calling turned on (Although I don't believe WiFi Calling has anything to do with it).
I never got a chance to debug the issue further as I had a need for the Video Camera to operate properly, and switched back to a GB ROM for the time being.
I'll re-flash my v1.4 of HFS and see if I can check the logs to see if anything is there.
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The point of my comment is I just made a thread about the fact that this forum is not even moderated it seems. In my post I claimed that there is about 3 threads with the exact same title, in nature, and with in 5 minutes of me posting it, this thread was created. I was hoping for a mod to see it. There is no solution for it and there has been a bunch of mentioning for it on the other 3 threads, and within the threads them selves! So ya.
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The point of my comment is I just made a thread about the fact that this forum is not even moderated it seems. In my post I claimed that there is about 3 threads with the exact same title, in nature, and with in 5 minutes of me posting it, this thread was created. I was hoping for a mod to see it. There is no solution for it and there has been a bunch of mentioning for it on the other 3 threads, and within the threads them selves! So ya.
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What he is trying to say is stop asking same question over and over. Please take the time to scroll down half the Page and open the same thread just like the one you created. When stuff like this is stated again and again people get upset and annoyed. I'm sorry if Im just blabbing but you get my point.
Now for your trouble try re uploading the apn settings. Or manually input them
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iArtisan said:
Check the APN settings. Are you on smpl?
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im on the t mobile apn i checked all that and i had made sure data roaming was on
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Did you try to send/receive mms with wifi off?
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yes i had and also i noticed it finally sent but it took almost 12 hrs
Did you flash the black MMS mod? If yes, for some reason mms doesn't work when you flash it. If you didn't, wipe wipe wipe and then flash.
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Ohhh... You're oh so helpful with that comment!!!! Surprised nobody has "Thanked" your helpful post.
Anyways, I too had this problem with HFS v1.4 and did not find a solution. I did have my APN set to T-Mobile, so I don't believe that was the problem. My issue was also present with WiFi turned on, even with WiFi Calling turned on (Although I don't believe WiFi Calling has anything to do with it).
I never got a chance to debug the issue further as I had a need for the Video Camera to operate properly, and switched back to a GB ROM for the time being.
I'll re-flash my v1.4 of HFS and see if I can check the logs to see if anything is there.
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well i was reading up on the hellfire post and noticed some people where having problems with data issues. one posted to fix permissions and there shall be no data drop. so i figured ill try it to see if it works on sending mms and it did but now im going to see how long it last and see if it stays after reboot
works for me
i just tried it on HFS 1.5 with harsh reborn and it works for me. Check your APN settings. probably redo it.
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What he is trying to say is stop asking same question over and over. Please take the time to scroll down half the Page and open the same thread just like the one you created. When stuff like this is stated again and again people get upset and annoyed. I'm sorry if Im just blabbing but you get my point.
Now for your trouble try re uploading the apn settings. Or manually input them
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If you don't wanna answer then just ignore it and move on. My God people grow up!!!!!
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You know there are rules, and if you really want an answer or at least help where someone might be able to give you an answer... you should try courtesy and follow those rules...
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If you don't wanna answer then just ignore it and move on. My God people grow up!!!!!
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I did answer but stated the obvious before. Let's not get crazy now!
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I tried to steal my mmssms.db from a cm7 nandroid backup and copied into my ICS sms db and ended up having the same problem when I was able to steal the db back from a nandroid backup i made of my hell1.5 and copied it over the cm7 db I had put in, it fixed my issue. maybe some program that you are using tweaked the db file for your mms sms and that could be what's causing the problem
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I to am having issues with no MMS or Internet using Hellfire Phoenix 2.1, BIONIX 2 or G2X-SINGH-UI. I am using Simple Mobile and have all settings correct. MMS and internet work fine with stock ROM but, who wants that?
Been searching for a few days for a fix but have yet to find one....
Thanks I think I had got it fix no data drop so the mms has been working great
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I to am having issues with no MMS or Internet using Hellfire Phoenix 2.1, BIONIX 2 or G2X-SINGH-UI. I am using Simple Mobile and have all settings correct. MMS and internet work fine with stock ROM but, who wants that?
Been searching for a few days for a fix but have yet to find one....
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ya try rebooting the phone and see if you have any apn settings mine used to disappear
I have my HTC One S rooted and am not able to use wifi tether. I keep getting redirected to Tmos page. When I had my sensation, this would not occur, not sure why. I dont feel I should have to pay for internet that I already paid for I have tried Open Garden, Barnacle and even Wifi tether for Root users. I am able to see the network from my mac but when I got to surf the internet, it just hangs. Anyone have any suggestions. Thank you
motioneffects said:
Settings>Mobile Network>APN?Create New APN>APN=epc.tmobile.com and leave everything else blank and use that new APN you just created. It works for me so give it a world. hit thanx if it works
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I got that from a different thread. I've been using it to tether my iPod and tablet without any issues.
Thanks. What tether app? The one included or a downloaded one?
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The included one. Although I used a toggle for more convenience.
Nice. I got it to work using the stock one. Thank you very much.
Sent from my One S.
I also had little snitch on my mac blocking for some reason. I had to disable it
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I got that from a different thread. I've been using it to tether my iPod and tablet without any issues.
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Very helpful thank you
edit: didn't quote the actual useful information but what you actually posted from the other thread worked great!
Just found this on Droid-Life. No one else has seemed to mention this occurring. Does anyone else have an ongoing ("Turn on WiFi") notification on their Verizon GS3?
Not only do I have this, but when I'm at home with my wifi turned off on my phone, but available throughout the house, I keep getting asked to turn on my wifi on my phone. It says:
Known Wi-Fi network available. Connect?
OK
Always auto connect
Not now, remind me later
Excuse me Verizon and your mucking around with my phone. I have unlimited data so I use it instead of wifi. Deal with it. Quit asking me to use wifi. I have it turned off for a reason.
amdpimp said:
Not only do I have this, but when I'm at home with my wifi turned off on my phone, but available throughout the house, I keep getting asked to turn on my wifi on my phone. It says:
Known Wi-Fi network available. Connect?
OK
Always auto connect
Not now, remind me later
Excuse me Verizon and your mucking around with my phone. I have unlimited data so I use it instead of wifi. Deal with it. Quit asking me to use wifi. I have it turned off for a reason.
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I think the sprint version has the same "feature" go to settings and mobile network and check in there to turn it off, ATT and tmobile doesn't seem to have it
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jgalan14 said:
I think the sprint version has the same "feature" go to settings and mobile network and check in there to turn it off, ATT and tmobile doesn't seem to have it
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Vz doesnt have any option for it in that menu
Its seriously been bugging me.
Settings > more settings > mobile networks > uncheck "automatic connections"
Problem solved. Has been discussed a ton already...
Success100 said:
Settings > more settings > mobile networks > uncheck "automatic connections"
Problem solved. Has been discussed a ton already...
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I can't find that option on my Verizon S3.
I find it seriously annoying too. My plan is to use every single bit of my unlimited 4G data that I can since they're jerking me around with their unlimited plan.
Any other suggestions?
Success100 said:
Settings > more settings > mobile networks > uncheck "automatic connections"
Problem solved. Has been discussed a ton already...
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This option also isn't in my settings, Lord knows why...
Yeah from what I hear, big red disabled that option so it's more or less forced on you.
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Anyone figured out a way to disable this in the Verizon ROM, assuming you have root access?
Is there an app doing it or something?
ExodusC said:
Anyone figured out a way to disable this in the Verizon ROM, assuming you have root access?
Is there an app doing it or something?
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Probably flash a custom rom, this has honestly been the only reason I'm a little upset about my phone right now.
Cant flash or Root on Vz yet tho
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Cant flash or Root on Vz yet tho
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You can, though.
I have root right now. There are guides on how to do it in the Verizon Development subforum.
It's basically just flashing a (large) pre-rooted system.img file in ODIN.
This also doesn't appear to set off the flash counter either and seems to be safe for all of us who have done it.
Okay, since I don't have my phone yet, I'm a little confused....
Does the notification just sit in the notification pull down or does it actually notify you every time you run an app to switch to WiFi? You know, like a notification sound and message flashing in the notification area?
If it's just sitting there, whatever. If it comes up every time you do anything regarding data and tries to tell you to go on WiFi, well, that's f**king annoying.
There is a setting to disable notification when using high data usage apps
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There is a setting to disable notification when using high data usage apps
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Apparently, VZW removed the option to disable notification.
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Maybe n a hidden menu? I'm digging into any cut to see.
I think I may have found it. WifiOffLoading. does anyone know what this is? I havent had the nag since disabling it. Not sure if its related so if someone knows more please post. ty
tillithz said:
I think I may have found it. WifiOffLoading. does anyone know what this is? I havent had the nag since disabling it. Not sure if its related so if someone knows more please post. ty
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was that a process running that you froze? or what? i would really love to know
Neverendingxsin said:
was that a process running that you froze? or what? i would really love to know
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it doesnt get rid of the notification IN the drop down, but the notification nag when you start an app, where it gives you three options, something like "ok...connect....not now remind me later", (i dont recall terminology since i havent seen it since)
i didnt freeze it, i just disabled wifioffloading with anycuts help.
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I can't find that option on my Verizon S3.
I find it seriously annoying too. My plan is to use every single bit of my unlimited 4G data that I can since they're jerking me around with their unlimited plan.
Any other suggestions?
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This option also isn't in my settings, Lord knows why...
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thats crazy. sorry it didn't work for you guys. both on VZ?
I'm about to root and was wondering which rom allows you to Wifi tether without being charged by tmobile?
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I'm about to root and was wondering which rom allows you to Wifi tether without being charged by tmobile?
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Edit: Do you even have this phone? The one in your sig is not compatible with anything found I'm this forum
brandonc0526 said:
Edit: Do you even have this phone? The one in your sig is not compatible with anything found I'm this forum
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rooting a friends phone:
Try Open Garden or WiFi Tethering (root) apps from market.
You've conflated a couple questions here.
"Which ROMs have a built-in feature for WiFi tethering?"
Most, if not all, do.
"Given that T-Mobile generally prohibits tethering, is there a way that I can tether in a way that I am not blocked by T-Mobile?"
Yes, there are several ways that you can make the traffic appear as though it originated on your phone. Most, if not all, of these are applications, use of things like VPN or ssh tunneling, or configuration of your tethered clients. There are several approaches. Search is your friend on finding one that works for you and that you are comfortable with.
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Ahh just making sure. But yeah, pretty much all roms for our phone have wifi tethering
Just use foxfi no root required
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Are you sure this works?
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Are you sure this works?
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Yes that works or just go to settings>wireless and networks>tethering. No need for an app if its built in but if you want one there's plenty to choose from
Wifi tethering used to work no problem on my phone but T-Mobile very recently seems to have changed something where they can detect it - on ICS ROM's - and block it in the browser on your computer. It takes a few link clicks to get the blocked page.
For this - I have to switch to a google related user agent to not have wifi tethering blocked.
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Wifi tethering used to work no problem on my phone but T-Mobile very recently seems to have changed something where they can detect it - on ICS ROM's - and block it in the browser on your computer. It takes a few link clicks to get the blocked page.
For this - I have to switch to a google related user agent to not have wifi tethering blocked.
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that's funny, i'm using aokp (latest team acid build), and i was just using wifi tethering with no problems at all. not to mention that i'm not even supposed to have it since i have the new plan "truly unlimited 4g." the problem i do have though is usb tethering. i gave my team members a log to see if its fixable the other day, but haven't heard anything yet. its no big deal to me unless i wanna use it to tether my pc when our dsl daily cap is reached (which is everyday, but "i" don't use the pc everyday). basically just gave em the log to try and help those who do want/need it.
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that's funny, i'm using aokp (latest team acid build), and i was just using wifi tethering with no problems at all. not to mention that i'm not even supposed to have it since i have the new plan "truly unlimited 4g." the problem i do have though is usb tethering. i gave my team members a log to see if its fixable the other day, but haven't heard anything yet. its no big deal to me unless i wanna use it to tether my pc when our dsl daily cap is reached (which is everyday, but "i" don't use the pc everyday). basically just gave em the log to try and help those who do want/need it.
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It was new for me. And only through the browser. Still connects no problem but after several clicks it will pop up a T-Mobile page saying I don't have the tethering package. I am on Raver's ICS Audiophile.
I was tethering just fine on vacation last week, until I got a text message from T-mobile saying they were blocking it, and sure enough it quit working.
I gotta look into the user agent spoofing I guess... at least before my next trip.
(All three of the hotels I was in were changing $5-10 for internet!)
T-Mobile is on a roll!
Didn't actually think they were gonna give something for nothing did ya.
They know that with strategic planning...(lower the plan price and give you more data)....if they give a little....you'll want more,so now they can ask for more,and sleep soundly when they go to bed at night.
So mine got blocked too, took me a couple of hours last night but found a way around it using Bluetooth Open Garden and VPN combination. Back to free tethering....victory over TMobile!....for now at least.
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htaak said:
So mine got blocked too, took me a couple of hours last night but found a way around it using Bluetooth Open Garden and VPN combination. Back to free tethering....victory over TMobile!....for now at least.
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So using just the VPN client still blocked you??
Yeah, but it's possible that was just because I was trying multiple solutions. I'll look at it again tonight and see if I can substitute the Bluetooth with WiFi and keep it working. I think it might be in my proxy settings....it was late and I was happy to just get access.
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Or you can change the user agent for your browser and just use wifi tethering as you normally would. It is a pretty simple fix.
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Or you can change the user agent for your browser and just use wifi tethering as you normally would. It is a pretty simple fix.
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I thought with Google Chrome you have to have the Developers Tools open for that to persist. Is there a simple way to make it stick without having to have the developer tools window open? Thanks.
Edit: Ok, so tried the APN switch on Google chrome last night and it did work, while the developers tools window is open. Only issue was that some of the sites that my wife uses that have display issues on mobile web now have the same issue on the PC...I'm not talking about page layout, but specific links and options not displaying....the reason she still needs to use the PC in the first place. I can definitely recommend the APN fix to people being blocked by Tmobile as a quick simple fix as previously stated in this thread. It took a little longer to set up, but I'm sticking with the VPN for full functionality.
Regarding the wifi use with VPN; I haven't been able to get it to work yet, so sticking with the Bluetooth for now.
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