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Tethering on myTouch 4g slow.

So after running speed test both as an app on my phone and tethering or using my phone as a wireless hotspot I have noticed something. When using speedtest on my phone my DL speeds are about 1.1mb and up about 1.0mb. Now tethering or using it as a wireless hotspot my DL is 1.33 and UL is 0.30. Why is my UL speed so damn slow when I'm tethering?

Tethering speeds come from your actual phones service. So if your device doesn't have enough reception your tether wont send enough either.
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Any way to tether with 4G?

Just got my Nexus S 4G, running it 100% stock and not sure if I will ever root/ROM it yet. I can tether fine using built-in Wifi hotspot. As we know, the tether kills 4G and forces 3G when active.
I only actually have 3G at my house, so I can't test any other methods, but I am wondering if any other tethering tools will allow 4G tether? For example, Barnacle wifi or PDAnet USB... tools I've used in the past on rooted phones. And if either of these methods does work for 4G tethering... is root required? Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has 4G available nearby and has tested these methods on rooted/unrooted phones.
Thanks!

The111 said:
Just got my Nexus S 4G, running it 100% stock and not sure if I will ever root/ROM it yet. I can tether fine using built-in Wifi hotspot. As we know, the tether kills 4G and forces 3G when active.
I only actually have 3G at my house, so I can't test any other methods, but I am wondering if any other tethering tools will allow 4G tether? For example, Barnacle wifi or PDAnet USB... tools I've used in the past on rooted phones. And if either of these methods does work for 4G tethering... is root required? Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has 4G available nearby and has tested these methods on rooted/unrooted phones.
Thanks!
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Wifi tether for root users works, but it creates an ad-hoc network, so you can't connect with another android device. A laptop will be able to connect though
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Thanks... this might be the one thing that will drive me to root this phone eventually. Other than that I am fine with a 100% stock experience so far...

The111 said:
Thanks... this might be the one thing that will drive me to root this phone eventually. Other than that I am fine with a 100% stock experience so far...
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You can root and leave everything else stock. Rooting on this phone is trivial.

Non-root tether apps like Pdanet and EasyTether all run as regular apps on the phone. If running a normal app like Pandora preserves 4g status, then the 4g status should remain with those as well.
As for speed, you can look at a comparison that someone ran a few days ago across the popular USB tether apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153780

krohnjw said:
Wifi tether for root users works, but it creates an ad-hoc network, so you can't connect with another android device. A laptop will be able to connect though
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do you know why wireless tether works on the evo? my xoom can connect to an evo using wireless tether but my xoom cannot connect to a nexus s running wireless tether, i wonder why?

p-slim said:
do you know why wireless tether works on the evo? my xoom can connect to an evo using wireless tether but my xoom cannot connect to a nexus s running wireless tether, i wonder why?
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Using the same wireless tether app or using the hotspot functionality built into the evo?
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krohnjw said:
Using the same wireless tether app or using the hotspot functionality built into the evo?
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using the same wireless tether app, but don't worry i figured out the answer. Most androids tether thru adhoc but for some reason the evo is different and uses infrastructure mode, thats why my xoom can't pick up the nexus s signal but it can from the evo.

p-slim said:
using the same wireless tether app, but don't worry i figured out the answer. Most androids tether thru adhoc but for some reason the evo is different and uses infrastructure mode, thats why my xoom can't pick up the nexus s signal but it can from the evo.
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That's not entirely correct. Most newer phones have the capability to create an infrastructure network. It was more hit or miss on older phones.
The built in hotspot app does create an infrastructure network on the Nexus S. The 3rd party wifi tethering app creates an ad-hoc network though on the Nexus S for some reason. Unfortunately the built in tethering doesn't utilize the wimax radio currently.
The hardware on the nexus s does support creating an infrastructure network though, so I don't know why the wifi tethering app is creating an ad-hoc network if it has the capability to do infrastructure.
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krohnjw said:
That's not entirely correct. Most newer phones have the capability to create an infrastructure network. It was more hit or miss on older phones.
The built in hotspot app does create an infrastructure network on the Nexus S. The 3rd party wifi tethering app creates an ad-hoc network though on the Nexus S for some reason. Unfortunately the built in tethering doesn't utilize the wimax radio currently.
The hardware on the nexus s does support creating an infrastructure network though, so I don't know why the wifi tethering app is creating an ad-hoc network if it has the capability to do infrastructure.
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Yeah this is putting me between a rock and a hard spot. I can root my xoom to pick up ad-hoc but I really want to keep it stock to be able to watch movies. sigh
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p-slim said:
Yeah this is putting me between a rock and a hard spot. I can root my xoom to pick up ad-hoc but I really want to keep it stock to be able to watch movies. sigh
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Why can't you watch movies rooted? I'd never watch a movie on a phone anyway, but the problem does make me curious.

p-slim said:
Yeah this is putting me between a rock and a hard spot. I can root my xoom to pick up ad-hoc but I really want to keep it stock to be able to watch movies. sigh
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Maybe shoot the dev an email. The hardware supports infrastructure and the AP can clearly do it. It may be a simple error in logic preventing the Nexus s from being detected as a device capable of infrastructure.
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The111 said:
Why can't you watch movies rooted? I'd never watch a movie on a phone anyway, but the problem does make me curious.
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The movies app won't work on rooted devices. This is problematic if you use your tablet and the.movies app for renting movies.
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The111 said:
Why can't you watch movies rooted? I'd never watch a movie on a phone anyway, but the problem does make me curious.
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I want to watch movies from the native movie app but it doesn't work on rooted devices. I like to watch movies from my Motorola xoom. I will send the dev an email but I'm pretty sure he knows about this
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[WIFI TETHERING][Tablets, PS3, Network Bluray] For Droid Charge

Looking to get wifi tethering to work on your Tablet, PS3, Network Bluray, or other android phones with your Droid Charge 4G? Look no further than this thread.
Samsung Galaxy Phones: Droid Charge 4g, Captivate, Fascinate, Epic 4g
1. Download Wifi tether 3.1-beta6 http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_1-beta6.apk
2. Go to options>Settings>change device-profile= choose your phone: Droid Charge works with Epic 4G
3. Go to options>Settings>change setup-method = "Softap for samsung (master)
4. Enable wifi-encryption
5. Reboot your phone (VERY IMPORTANT)
6. Start android tether and away you go
I am getting 25Mbps down and 7Mbps up on my hp touchpad!!!!!!!!!!!
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Also, each time you start and stop tethering it requires a reboot for tethering to work Again.

I have a GTab, not a Touchpad. Like a boss.
Also, can't wait to see people get v&ed for using too much data.
PS: using your Charge for xbox Live or psn is a bad idea because the ping times are awful for gaming.
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will this work on a non rooted stock phone?

Yankees368 said:
will this work on a non rooted stock phone?
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Must have root
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Confirmed the 4G speeds work with WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-beta6 http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ gave me 22Mbits down / 10Mbit up! I was using beta3 and the speeds were capped at 5Mbits down.

kvswim said:
I have a GTab, not a Touchpad. Like a boss.
Also, can't wait to see people get v&ed for using too much data.
PS: using your Charge for xbox Live or psn is a bad idea because the ping times are awful for gaming.
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My ping times are in the 70's....
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What are the advantages of using this over Barnacle or open garden?

lolminraise said:
What are the advantages of using this over Barnacle or open garden?
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Never gotten barnacle or OG to connect at 4G speeds or connect to network players or tablets
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kvswim said:
I have a GTab, not a Touchpad. Like a boss.
Also, can't wait to see people get v&ed for using too much data.
PS: using your Charge for xbox Live or psn is a bad idea because the ping times are awful for gaming.
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Watta boss!!! Lol

Use 3.0 pre 12. Put setting on fascinate. You wont have to reboot at all. This wont boot you offline like the 3.1 either. The 3.1 is super buggy.
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3.0 pre12 - 4G speeds?
piperat said:
Use 3.0 pre 12. Put setting on fascinate. You wont have to reboot at all. This wont boot you offline like the 3.1 either. The 3.1 is super buggy.
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Does version 3.0 pre 12 offer 4G speeds?
Do we need to enable the MSS Clamping feature?

piperat said:
Use 3.0 pre 12. Put setting on fascinate. You wont have to reboot at all. This wont boot you offline like the 3.1 either. The 3.1 is super buggy.
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4g speeds though?

Yeah 3.1 is insanely buggy, first try and it kicked me off my 4g(had to airplane toggle). Second try it froze my phone up, wouldn't turn on and required me to press home and wait about 2 minutes for the black screen to disappear so I could close the damned app.

So it's confirmed the older ones work with 4g??

Ive been using it for a couple months now and have no issues.
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Download this isnstead of the new beta
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_0-pre12.apk
It works without having to do a reboot or toggle airplane mode. And it works with 4G.
I set the profile to Samsung Fascinate and wifi encryption and been able to play xbox live and ps3 network without any problems.
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The 3.0 pre 14 works fine also, that's what I've been using and it works perfectly.
I wasn't sure what version I was using so I just checked and that's what it is. I tether my iPad 2 and a couple PC laptops using that and never had a problem.
I don't go crazy with the tethering like some posters do however, I really don't want to risk messing up my unlimited VZ data plan........
~John

3.0 pre12 does work with 4G LTE speeds
Birthofahero said:
Download this isnstead of the new beta
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_0-pre12.apk
It works without having to do a reboot or toggle airplane mode. And it works with 4G.
I set the profile to Samsung Fascinate and wifi encryption and been able to play xbox live and ps3 network without any problems.
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I was on 3.1 beta 6 which provided the 4g LTE speeds. I uninstalled 3.1 beta 6 (cleared the data) and then rebooted. I installed 3.0 pre 12, set it as the Samsung Fascinate profile and then rebooted. I was able to achieve 22Mbits down and 6 up via the speakeasy speed test and stop/start the app WITHOUT rebooting The key tip is to REBOOT the app after you configure the settings. If you do not reboot, you will be stuck at some weird slow speeds (4mbits down and 9 up).
I am running the Humble 1.51 ROM with the EP1Q modem.

mattybaby said:
I was on 3.1 beta 6 which provided the 4g LTE speeds. I uninstalled 3.1 beta 6 (cleared the data) and then rebooted. I installed 3.0 pre 12, set it as the Samsung Fascinate profile and then rebooted. I was able to achieve 22Mbits down and 6 up via the speakeasy speed test and stop/start the app WITHOUT rebooting The key tip is to REBOOT the app after you configure the settings. If you do not reboot, you will be stuck at some weird slow speeds (4mbits down and 9 up).
I am running the Humble 1.51 ROM with the EP1Q modem.
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I can confirm that this is working 100% for me on a Droid Charge w/ Gummy FE 2.0. Thanks tons guys! I just got 4g last night!

I have to try this.

[Q] any solution to tether with ICS?

Hi all,
I have been trying for a while now to get the wifi tethering app and the native hotspot app to work in ICS on my NS4g (i have flashed all the ICS roms and even back tracked to older 2.3 roms) but nothing seems to work. The other devices can see the network and connect, but there is never any type of data exchanged. (the wifi icons never show an active online connection) I can use my GF's Evo with the unlocked Sprint hotspot to connect every device I own (tablets, laptops, etc...) but my Nexus will not work at all. I can get the ad hoc tethering to work with the old wireless tether apk, but only my laptop recognizes the connection.
Is there any rom, app, or fix to get my Nexus S 4g to tether in infrastructure mode? I love this phone, and the lack of tethering is persuading me to jump back on board with my OG Evo.
Any help, insight, or recommendation would be appreciated. I've been searching online for weeks looking for a solution and have come up empty.
Thanks
Jason

Have you tried open garden ? On the market
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Yes I have tried it. That app only supports ad hoc connections

Wow I do not have this issue
Try the one in the phones settings with a simple name ssid like "cranberry" and have it be open.
That's what I do. Also wifi has to be off.
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I do that and it connects, but I get no internet. The bars never change colors showing there is an active internet connection...
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Use native ics tethering and do not encript with a password(leave wifi open).
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Tether 4g everyday without any issues to windows, Ubuntu and ipad. Using wifi tether app. On oics 43 with Eugene's latest kernel.
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4G vs WIFI

This is weird when I run speed test on 4g I have download speeds of 7mbs avg. When I run Wifi I get avg of 3mbs which is about half as fast, but as far as my expierence Wifi works twice as fast when surfing web or downloading files what gives. What do you guys prefer, I mean while you are home around Wifi.
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I use wifi. My 4g network sucks at my home.
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Generally my results are similar. My home ISP is pretty terrible though, really the only time I use Wifi is to download ROMs, for whatever reason I seem get issues if I download them over the Mobile Network, possibly corrupted downloads.
Otherwise just for Wifi calling.
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Everytime I used Wifi calling my calls would be dropped with in a min got that crap turned off plus it may use plan mins lol
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WiFi & 4G are around the same at my home.... WiFi is usually around 9.5 mb/s while 4G is around 6 to 7 mb/s. Call quality is noticeably better on 4G than WiFi.
T-Mo has a free option in your account to not get charged for WiFi calling minutes...it's disabled by default so log on or call and get it changed if you use WiFi for calling.

htaak said:
WiFi & 4G are around the same at my home.... WiFi is usually around 9.5 mb/s while 4G is around 6 to 7 mb/s. Call quality is noticeably better on 4G than WiFi.
T-Mo has a free option in your account to not get charged for WiFi calling minutes...it's disabled by default so log on or call and get it changed if you use WiFi for calling.
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I have unlimited plan so it don't matter I was being sarcastic
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4G is spotty where I live.. maybe 500kbs at best.. though at my friends place, I can get 9-11Mbs.
My wifi works great though, I get about 18Mbs down at home, and about 7Mbs at work. WiFi calling works great for me at home.

anoymonos said:
This is weird when I run speed test on 4g I have download speeds of 7mbs avg. When I run Wifi I get avg of 3mbs which is about half as fast, but as far as my expierence Wifi works twice as fast when surfing web or downloading files what gives. What do you guys prefer, I mean while you are home around Wifi.
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This is my theory remember its not fact just a theory.
Using the mobile data connection you have to share with every person in that area on T-Mobile. Using wifi you only share with the people in your neighborhood. Even tho you are getting those speeds with a higher ping because of couple hundred people playing pandora or something it will slow the process.
Another thing remember a speed test is just that a test. It is done in a short period of time. I can run a speed test at my house through out the day and get varying results. Even while getting the max DL speed sometimes things will take longer to load then when Im barely getting 1mb speeds. The load on the network has a very large result on how fast things actually download.

Good point
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I hope you aren't sharing your wifi with others in your neighborhood

lumin30 said:
I hope you aren't sharing your wifi with others in your neighborhood
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Heh, no but cable internet does share from the hub.

I was just about to comment on ping times... even though throughput is high, ping does play a major role.
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anoymonos said:
I have unlimited plan so it don't matter I was being sarcastic
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Ok...... My statement was for those people.who do not have unlimited plan...and how to make sure your wifi calls DO NOT come out of your monthly minutes.
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