Greetings,
After following the instructions to upgrade to JB w/root, everything seems to be working smoothly, with the exception that the wifi tether is angry with me. I have foxfi free, and even tried a few other wifi tethering programs (wifi tether trevE mod) but nothing seems to work. Is it a JB issue or a Razr Maxx HD issue or a noob user issue?
Thanks in advance for your patience.
J
moxxee said:
Greetings,
After following the instructions to upgrade to JB w/root, everything seems to be working smoothly, with the exception that the wifi tether is angry with me. I have foxfi free, and even tried a few other wifi tethering programs (wifi tether trevE mod) but nothing seems to work. Is it a JB issue or a Razr Maxx HD issue or a noob user issue?
Thanks in advance for your patience.
J
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Hey - are you with Verizon on Contract? No unlimited plan? If so - when I was on ICS my wifi tethering wasn't working (would turn on then turn off right away) so I called Verizon, they de-activated that feature then re-activated it and it started working (weird I know) but it also worked for another buddy of mine, so call and ask them to de-activate and re-activate the feature and you should be good!
big ach said:
Hey - are you with Verizon on Contract? No unlimited plan? If so - when I was on ICS my wifi tethering wasn't working (would turn on then turn off right away) so I called Verizon, they de-activated that feature then re-activated it and it started working (weird I know) but it also worked for another buddy of mine, so call and ask them to de-activate and re-activate the feature and you should be good!
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I currently am off contract with an unlimited plan. Looks like FoxFi is not supported with the Razr Maxx HD running JB.
Verizon will probably want to charge me for the hotspot, so it may be best to leave them out of the picture.
You may want to read this...
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57...ns-fcc-tethering-settlement-means-to-you-faq/
That said, I did some googling and FoxFi is apparently still pretty flaky on Jelly Bean.
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moxxee said:
I currently am off contract with an unlimited plan. Looks like FoxFi is not supported with the Razr Maxx HD running JB.
Verizon will probably want to charge me for the hotspot, so it may be best to leave them out of the picture.
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Yes verizon will want to charge your for it since you are on unlimited! Bluetooth tethering should still work though! I used to do that to avoid paying for wireless tethering! Dunno if that helps you or not though!
phobos512 said:
You may want to read this...
That said, I did some googling and FoxFi is apparently still pretty flaky on Jelly Bean.
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Thanks for the link.
Yeah, those new "share everything" plans are expensive, and losing unlimited data isn't an option. Nor is paying an extra $30 a month to the Empire for Internet access I already have. But unless I'm missing something, there doesn't seem to be a stable tethering app for the RMHD with JB. Wait for FoxFi to update, maybe?
"I hate waiting" - Inigo Montoya.
big ach said:
Yes verizon will want to charge your for it since you are on unlimited! Bluetooth tethering should still work though! I used to do that to avoid paying for wireless tethering! Dunno if that helps you or not though!
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Ugh, just tried to BT tether via FoxFi and it says the ipad has to be jail broken for it to work correctly. This may be a sign that I should just go to bed.
moxxee said:
Greetings,
After following the instructions to upgrade to JB w/root, everything seems to be working smoothly, with the exception that the wifi tether is angry with me. I have foxfi free, and even tried a few other wifi tethering programs (wifi tether trevE mod) but nothing seems to work. Is it a JB issue or a Razr Maxx HD issue or a noob user issue?
Thanks in advance for your patience.
J
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I was in the same boat as you I rooted in order to tether and none of the tethering apps worked for me. After more google searching I discovererd a thread about turning the "entitlement check off" I did that and am now using the phones built in hotspot feature with my unlimited verizon plan.
Unfortunately I can't give you any links right now have to get to work but just search rooted jelly bean motorola razr hd entitlement or something along those lines and you should find it.
Hope that helps you..
Wifi tethering
cardman827 said:
I was in the same boat as you I rooted in order to tether and none of the tethering apps worked for me. After more google searching I discovererd a thread about turning the "entitlement check off" I did that and am now using the phones built in hotspot feature with my unlimited verizon plan.
Unfortunately I can't give you any links right now have to get to work but just search rooted jelly bean motorola razr hd entitlement or something along those lines and you should find it.
Hope that helps you..
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Before they got FiFox working for ICS, there was the possibility of going in and setting the variable for the VZW Hotspot from 1 to 0 - which meant that it wouldn't first check with VZW before enabling tethering. Does this option still work for those on JB who are rooted and can go in to make the modification?
{Personally, I don't yet have JB or I'd try to make the change myself. But hopefully this will give those on JB the option of hotspots.}
moxxee said:
Ugh, just tried to BT tether via FoxFi and it says the ipad has to be jail broken for it to work correctly. This may be a sign that I should just go to bed.
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Foxfi wifi hotspot used to work great for me. Last night I needed it due to an internet outage at comcast and every time i connected windows crashed on my laptop! No idea why?
Then I tried bluetooth and my computer just kep trying to download razr maxx hd drivers. It couldn't because it had no internet and i never got to the blluetooth connect screen in which i could use bluetooth for internet.
Does foxfi bluetooth connect really work?
I'm on the latest version of foxfi with stock unrooted unmodified ics.
I really could have used internet last night!
drtrask said:
Before they got FiFox working for ICS, there was the possibility of going in and setting the variable for the VZW Hotspot from 1 to 0 - which meant that it wouldn't first check with VZW before enabling tethering. Does this option still work for those on JB who are rooted and can go in to make the modification?
{Personally, I don't yet have JB or I'd try to make the change myself. But hopefully this will give those on JB the option of hotspots.}
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This is exactly what I did and have been using the built in hotspot feature for a few days now. It works great..
This is a link for doing it with the razr m but it is the same procedure..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981625
cardman827 said:
This is exactly what I did and have been using the built in hotspot feature for a few days now. It works great..
This is a link for doing it with the razr m but it is the same procedure..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981625
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This indeed does work. I am on an unlimited plan as well. Did the above method and have been using mobile hotspot with no issues.
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dongatta said:
This indeed does work. I am on an unlimited plan as well. Did the above method and have been using mobile hotspot with no issues.
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and verizon wont be able to tell that this is happening?
dongatta said:
This indeed does work. I am on an unlimited plan as well. Did the above method and have been using mobile hotspot with no issues.
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And to confirm, you are rooted on stock JB?
cardman827 said:
This is exactly what I did and have been using the built in hotspot feature for a few days now. It works great..
This is a link for doing it with the razr m but it is the same procedure..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981625
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This also goes to the same file except another route also using SQLite Editor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945274
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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....) ?
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)
Anyone have any info if devs are working on this for us unlimited guys?
gtabnoob said:
Anyone have any info if devs are working on this for us unlimited guys?
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FoxFi works in the meantime
Foxfi doesn't work on these phones - that's the problem.
I found a workaround and posted a new thread in the Dev section though.
I've got a Maxx, and FoxFi works just fine for me.
o0beaner said:
I've got a Maxx, and FoxFi works just fine for me.
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This is the RAZR HD/RAZR MAXX HD forum. These phones were just released yesterday.
Mobile Hotspot
I have the MAXX HD as well. I just searched on the forums here and found the hack using SQL Lite Editor to change the entitlement check so that the phone doesn't check to see if you have purchased the feature in question from Verizon. I did it this way just as I did on the original MAXX and it worked like a charm!
edit: annnnd here's the link! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945274 (although the app is only $2.99, you could purchase it, do the quick and dirty, then get a refund from the google market if you do it in less than 15 min)
beetnick55 said:
edit: annnnd here's the link! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945274 (although the app is only $2.99, you could purchase it, do the quick and dirty, then get a refund from the google market if you do it in less than 15 min)
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Really? Do you want to stiff a developer of three bucks for an app you are going to use?
I'm not encouraging or discouraging any type of behavior. I look at it like a free trial. If you're going to use the program for 30 seconds, then I wouldn't expect to pay full price for it. Regular users of an app would be the ones who should pay if they are going to use it on a continuous basis.
I have been using foxfi for the past week and have had no issues.
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Foxfi works for me as well (no root required)
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FoxFi
I can not get FoxFi to work. I have downloaded the add-on too. Several times. The Proxy won't work. My computer will see it for a few minutes, and then it's gone. FoxFi still shows the computer as being connected, but I get nothing on my computer. Same with my N7. I did email the dev, but he has not responded back. Last time I emailed him, it was about FoxFi not working on the GNex after the JB update. As soon as they got it working, he emailed me. So hopefully that will happen again. In the meantime, I'm using PDANet to tether my phone to the laptop.
working mobile hotspot without plan purchase
evltwn72 said:
I can not get FoxFi to work. I have downloaded the add-on too. Several times. The Proxy won't work. My computer will see it for a few minutes, and then it's gone. FoxFi still shows the computer as being connected, but I get nothing on my computer. Same with my N7. I did email the dev, but he has not responded back. Last time I emailed him, it was about FoxFi not working on the GNex after the JB update. As soon as they got it working, he emailed me. So hopefully that will happen again. In the meantime, I'm using PDANet to tether my phone to the laptop.
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I've gotten my Razr HD to use the stock mobile hotspot app without a plan purchase. You have to disable the entitlement check in the phone's database. I've used SQLite. Under apps tab, go to Settings.Storage (com.motorola.android.providers.settings). Then go to Settings Storage, then Settings.db, then settings. look up _ID #68 and change entitlement check to 0. Reboot, then try the app. This is what worked for me on my Razr HD with JB
Can we tether through bluetooth??
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Foxfi Wifi tethering does not work with JellyBean. It works with Ice Cream Sandwich. The SQL Lite editor change does work in ICS and JB. Bluetooth tethering is fine but it's slower than Wifi.
This works on JB
Link to app...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
I can confirm this works - rooted on stock JB OTA - and broadcasts in infrastructure mode.
I'm on unlimited data, and I tether once in a while. If I update to Jelly Bean, is there an app that will work without rooting? I am currently using FoxFi. I've been researching, and I can't find a good answer. I tether to an iPad, so looking for wifi. Thanks for any help.
glamisfan said:
I'm on unlimited data, and I tether once in a while. If I update to Jelly Bean, is there an app that will work without rooting? I am currently using FoxFi. I've been researching, and I can't find a good answer. I tether to an iPad, so looking for wifi. Thanks for any help.
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From what I've read there is currently no app that tethers without root on 4.1 and later.
If you choose to allow the OTA, I'm told you will not be able to root or tether until someone unlocks each. It could be a little while until someone figures out the new bootloader or whatever 4.1 has for verizon phones.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, and if anyone out there can disprove me, I welcome it.
Thanks for the reply.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
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glamisfan said:
I'm on unlimited data, and I tether once in a while. If I update to Jelly Bean, is there an app that will work without rooting? I am currently using FoxFi. I've been researching, and I can't find a good answer. I tether to an iPad, so looking for wifi. Thanks for any help.
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FoxFi is still working for me.
KainamHD said:
FoxFi is still working for me.
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Do you mean you aren't rooted, have the OTA JB update, and can still use FoxFi?
It's broken for me now. The mobile hotspot app comes up and basically kills the connection.
inm8num2 said:
Do you mean you aren't rooted, have the OTA JB update, and can still use FoxFi?
It's broken for me now. The mobile hotspot app comes up and basically kills the connection.
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I took the OTA update and verified that FoxFi still worked prior to rooting.
Do you have version 1.95 from Nov 20?
You can use the free version of FoxFi to test with to verify that it will work for you before purchasing the paid version.
KainamHD said:
I took the OTA update and verified that FoxFi still worked prior to rooting.
Do you have version 1.95 from Nov 20?
You can use the free version of FoxFi to test with to verify that it will work for you before purchasing the paid version.
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I have v 1.95.3 of FoxFi. So, after testing again FoxFi does still work, but the mobile hotspot thing turns on (I didn't close it this time). From reading various discussions around the web, everyone is saying they haven't been billed/charged for this, and they haven't been forced to agree to Verizon's hotspot plan. Still, it's very nerve wracking because I could easily see Verizon "finding out" and charging people.
I'm at a crossroads here. I'm deciding whether to root, go back to stock ICS (I don't know how to do this), or take the risk and stick with stock JB.
inm8num2 said:
Still, it's very nerve wracking because I could easily see Verizon "finding out" and charging people.
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Not legal for them to charge you for a non VZW app usage per FCC court case if your on a tiered limited data plan.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57484000-38/verizon-to-pay-$1.25m-fcc-fine-forced-to-allow-tethering-apps/
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Not legal for them to charge you for a non VZW app usage per FCC court case if your on a tiered limited data plan.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57484000-38/verizon-to-pay-$1.25m-fcc-fine-forced-to-allow-tethering-apps/
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I'm on unlimited data. So, they could charge me then?
Gosh, why is it always so complicated with these carriers?
Unfortunately, thats the gamble you take with the unlimited plan..... they have to catch ya first though.
For me tethering is an "emergency" type thing, or a backup. Not something I'll do HD streaming on or anything.
But I'm guessing that before or after JB, the risk for being "caught" and the things that tipped VZ off were the same? I'm just curious how the "Mobile Hotspot" thing factors in now.
I've tried pretty much everyone I could find in the store, none have worked so far.
Since FoxFi started charging, I've been using "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot free"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.core.technology.wifi.hotspot&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtyLmNvcmUudGVjaG5vbG9neS53aWZpLmhvdHNwb3QiXQ..
I just updated my phone to Jelly Bean (OTA) the other day and that app is still working fine.
Waleslie said:
Since FoxFi started charging, I've been using "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot free"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.core.technology.wifi.hotspot&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImtyLmNvcmUudGVjaG5vbG9neS53aWZpLmhvdHNwb3QiXQ..
I just updated my phone to Jelly Bean (OTA) the other day and that app is still working fine.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like that app uses the built-in hotspot functionality.
I'm looking for answers to this question also.
What exactly is not working? If its a WPA_supplicant issue try barnacle and in the options skip yhw WPA_supplicant. If that isn't the issue can.try Wireless tether for root users.
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xda_rulz said:
I've tried pretty much everyone I could find in the store, none have worked so far.
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If your rooted, Kinda Crap Mods will unlock tethering for you. And yes, it uses the built-in tethering app, so no need to download anything new.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818800
Tether
Rather your rooted or not, just install a widget toggle for your wifi tether and you will have tether.
There is a bug and the widget takes the back door to activate the stock app and NO, Verizon will not know
what you did, I have been using this method from the time I got the phone and there has been no charges.
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xda_rulz said:
I've tried pretty much everyone I could find in the store, none have worked so far.
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Rather your rooted or not, just install a widget toggle for your wifi tether and you will have tether.
There is a bug and the widget takes the back door to activate the stock app and NO, Verizon will not know
what you did, I have been using this method from the time I got the phone and there has been no charges.
pepperdax said:
Rather your rooted or not, just install a widget toggle for your wifi tether and you will have tether.
There is a bug and the widget takes the back door to activate the stock app and NO, Verizon will not know
what you did, I have been using this method from the time I got the phone and there has been no charges.
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Rather your rooted or not, just install a widget toggle for your wifi tether and you will have tether.
There is a bug and the widget takes the back door to activate the stock app and NO, Verizon will not know
what you did, I have been using this method from the time I got the phone and there has been no charges.
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Are you sure Verizon won't know? There's been comments left on the apps that "unlock" the built-in app saying that since they did that, Verizon has tagged on the extra $20 a month tethering charge....
This has been discussed on a prior thread on this forum. And no unless you tell them Verizon won't know that you're tethering.
suprdave2 said:
Are you sure Verizon won't know? There's been comments left on the apps that "unlock" the built-in app saying that since they did that, Verizon has tagged on the extra $20 a month tethering charge....
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This has been beaten to death. No, you won't get charged and you never agreed to the charge in the first place.
Is it technically possible for Verizon to tell that you are tethering? Probably. But they can probably tell you are tethering with FoxFi, etc. as well. If you start using a terabyte of data every month, then they might start giving you problems. Otherwise, nothing to worry about.
I've been using the stock tethering app as long as I've owned the phone.
pdykstra said:
This has been beaten to death. No, you won't get charged and you never agreed to the charge in the first place.
Is it technically possible for Verizon to tell that you are tethering? Probably. But they can probably tell you are tethering with FoxFi, etc. as well. If you start using a terabyte of data every month, then they might start giving you problems. Otherwise, nothing to worry about.
I've been using the stock tethering app as long as I've owned the phone.
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New to tethering... By stock tethering app, so you mean verizon's mobile hot spot app?
I'm running stock deodexed blk3 with kinda craps mod.
Thanks.
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natkcirrad said:
New to tethering... By stock tethering app, so you mean verizo n's mobile hot spot app?
I'm running stock deodexed blk3 with kinda craps mod.
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I'm pretty sure that VZW's Mobile Hotspot wraps the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" feature that's been available in Android since Froyo (2.2). There are several apps that seem to bypass the carriers' tethering subscription checks.
I was using FoxFi to tether until I loaded Cyanogenmod (on my Fascinate). Cyanogenmod's "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot" feature worked from day 1 without any issues (obviously it's not checking with VZW to see if I subscribe to tethering with my grandfathered unlimited data plan)... I have not used FoxFi since.
natkcirrad said:
New to tethering... By stock tethering app, so you mean verizon's mobile hot spot app?
I'm running stock deodexed blk3 with kinda craps mod.
Thanks.
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Yes, Verizon's mobile hot spot app. Kinda Crap Mods removes the "subscription check" from the app, allowing you unlimited use of it. No need to install (buy) FoxFi or anything else.
Fattin Hotspot toggle widget works great on my stock non rooted S3. Check out the Google Play.
I have tried the methods explained her and still can't seem to get it to work... anyone how to get WiFi tether to work
pepperdax said:
Rather your rooted or not, just install a widget toggle for your wifi tether and you will have tether.
There is a bug and the widget takes the back door to activate the stock app and NO, Verizon will not know
what you did, I have been using this method from the time I got the phone and there has been no charges.
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Rather your rooted or not, just install a widget toggle for your wifi tether and you will have tether.
There is a bug and the widget takes the back door to activate the stock app and NO, Verizon will not know
what you did, I have been using this method from the time I got the phone and there has been no charges.
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Is this widget toggle from a specific app you have in mind? Or is it built into the stock ROM?
I just upgraded to JB (I am unrooted) and am concerned about the Mobile Hotspot turning on when I use FoxFi. Looking for ways to get around that.
Guys, I found a modded Wifi Tether app that worked out of the box and required no changes in the default settings on my stock, rooted JB ROM. It's a third-party app, not a hack of the built-in hotspot functionality, so much less risk of Verizon finding out (good if you're like me and you're still on the grandfathered unlimited plan). Grab it over in the "Verizon Galaxy S III Themes and Apps" forum here. There's two different versions, I used the first one (named "WifiTether_TrevE_Mod_11_22_2012"). Scroll down to "Download:" to get to it.
There are two issues with it, both more or less moot points:
1. Password protection doesn't work, but access control does.
2. When you're done tethering, you can't connect your GS3 to any wifi networks (not a problem for me since I rarely use wifi as, again, I am on a grandfathered unlimited data plan). You have to restart your phone to get wifi working again.
inm8num2 said:
Is this widget toggle from a specific app you have in mind? Or is it built into the stock ROM?
I just upgraded to JB (I am unrooted) and am concerned about the Mobile Hotspot turning on when I use FoxFi. Looking for ways to get around that.
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I use a third parity widget called widgetsoid, but I have used other widgets with no issues, the widgetsoid is my favorite. I personally do not care for FoxFi as it has caused some minor issues to pop up, and after removing FoxFi the issues went away. widgetsoid has not caused me any issues so I decided to stick with it. A little weird to set up at first but once you get used to it it flows really nice.
When I worked for Verizon, there was no tool that a customer service or tech support rep was able to tell if the difference between phone data and tethering, proven myself as I was rooted the whole time I worked for them and had free tethering. It just shows ups as phone data when they query data for your phone. I do believe if they are trying to distinguish the types of data that your device is being used, it can be done but not at from the departments or people that you will talk to when you call them.
I dont plan on rooting my phone. (If I dont have to)
My last Motorola and with Sprints standard dataplan worked just fine. (W\O tethering )
I am pretty sure tethering worked out of box, until the last update.
Any suggestions? Foxfi and pdanet not available from Amazon apps anymore. Is it blocked by Sprint?
Thanx
azimuth_coordinator said:
I dont plan on rooting my phone. (If I dont have to)
My last Motorola and with Sprints standard dataplan worked just fine. (W\O tethering )
I am pretty sure tethering worked out of box, until the last update.
Any suggestions? Foxfi and pdanet not available from Amazon apps anymore. Is it blocked by Sprint?
Thanx
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ClockworkMod Tether should work. The link to the apk is in the app description and the in-app purchase for the full version still works even if it is side-loaded.
azimuth_coordinator said:
I dont plan on rooting my phone. (If I dont have to)
My last Motorola and with Sprints standard dataplan worked just fine. (W\O tethering )
I am pretty sure tethering worked out of box, until the last update.
Any suggestions? Foxfi and pdanet not available from Amazon apps anymore. Is it blocked by Sprint?
Thanx
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your phone never worked out of the box as far as tethering unless you signed up for a tethering plan, there are multiple ways to aleviate this but I dont think you know or even want to try and attempt to do this I wont help you bwcaue theyre are multiple threads to do this, try some research instead of just wanting the answer dropped on your lap Ive had more complicated answers than this that i found help for just by reading thru all th random threads keep l
\ooking youll find the answer your looking for
Yes, Sprint blocked our ability to fownload PDANet and Foxfi from the Play Store etc, HOWEVER, you can still download them directly from the developer's websites, and you can still buy the Foxfi full version key from the Play Store.
FinntheViking said:
Yes, Sprint blocked our ability to fownload PDANet and Foxfi from the Play Store etc, HOWEVER, you can still download them directly from the developer's websites, and you can still buy the Foxfi full version key from the Play Store.
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I have never had success with either of these working on the Photon Q. FoxFi worked on the Epic 4G, but not this device., even when downloaded from their site and installed.
rpankoe said:
I have never had success with either of these working on the Photon Q. FoxFi worked on the Epic 4G, but not this device., even when downloaded from their site and installed.
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When I was on the stock ROM, I used a 'wifi tether' app from the Play Store....
I think it did require root, however, there's a ton of apps on the Play Store you can try out.
Good luck.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=wifi+tether&c=apps
rpankoe said:
I have never had success with either of these working on the Photon Q. FoxFi worked on the Epic 4G, but not this device., even when downloaded from their site and installed.
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Same experience here, however PDANet does work on the Q when you tether with a USB cable. I've yet to get the WiFi tether to work either.
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galacticservant said:
Same experience here, however PDANet does work on the Q when you tether with a USB cable. I've yet to get the WiFi tether to work either.
Sent from my XT897 using xda premium
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I have, but I was rooted on stock.
arrrghhh said:
I have, but I was rooted on stock.
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Strange, I'm rooted on stock and purchased the FoxFi key...doesn't seem to work. Guess I'll mess around with it a bit...then again, I'm running a whacked system, system.img is ASA 36-86 first release and ALL the rest is ASA 14-15. Whacked...!
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ClockworkMod Tether should work. The link to the apk is in the app description and the in-app purchase for the full version still works even if it is side-loaded.
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Clockworkmod tether does work and for those who dont know the usb tether speeds are faster than wifi tether, I purchased the full version and have been very happy also rooted and unlocked for the wifi tether I will say that the wifi tether is more stable/ consistent than the usb tether as the usb tether tends to cut out sporadically
PDAnet does work with this phone, I used to use it all the time.