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Request: A Wifi Hotspot App -Turns your phone into a wifi hotspot

Hi, I have a great suggestion for an app.
In Windows 7 you can download connectify and it will turn your computer into a wifi hotspot..an app similar to this for android would be a great idea and find lots of use not to mention tons of $$$!
I do know that there is a such app on the iphone (called Mywi) but it is only avaialble when you "jailbreak" but android market seems much more lenient since there are many tethering apps available like PDAnet but they are restricted on the iphone

uhhhhhh
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

mrono said:
uhhhhhh
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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That is for rooted devices only. I mean for people who would rather not "tamper" with their devices and leave it as stock

well those people can wait to upgrade to android 2.2, since it's part of the stock android rom.

Or they can pay sprint 20.00 per month. But for me I'd rather have full access to my phone.(I'm just saying). If ur concern about violating term of contact I think there is an unrooting thread out there somewhere.
Go ahead give it a shot.....EVO 4G
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darkrebirth said:
well those people can wait to upgrade to android 2.2, since it's part of the stock android rom.
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Actually it isn't.

SigmunDroid said:
Actually it isn't.
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Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.

It's likely most carriers will remove this to 'protect' their networks... So rooting is probably your best option for this. The issue is that root is needed from a technical aspect in order to perform the changes needed to the networking stack etc.
So for now it's either froyo with it included (needs your telco to be cool about tethering) or use the wifi tether app and root

I was scared to root my phone due to the fact that I was new at it and could brick my phone and lose my warranty.
But I grew a pair, and I'm rooted and do not regret it....

tbrummell said:
Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
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I'm running BB v0.4 FR84B Rom with wireless tether and it works
but is not included with Verizon Wireless (stock).
The USB (wired) tether *is* included but you have to pay for it-not free.
With the way carriers are concerning tethering please let me know
what carriers have this wireless tether feature preinstalled?

HI
hey is there a wifi app that can make your wifi connection go further out in range to pick up a wifi connection do xda have an app like that or the android app market

tbrummell said:
Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
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Are you telling me that wireless tethering is native to a stock
ROM from all Wireless providers and that they "choose" to leave it in or
omit it?
I'm sure if this is the case...it is a purely on a technicality.
Do you know of ANY stock ROM out there in existence that
leaves this feature there for its users (so that the wireless provider)
loses millions of dollars in revenue?

Well considering that native wifi tethering is new to 2.2, I guess we'll have to wait and see who pulls it and who keeps it.
And how does it lose millions in revenue anyway? I pay for a 6 gig data bucket. If I go over said data bucket, I pay through the nose for it.

SigmunDroid said:
Do you know of ANY stock ROM out there in existence that
leaves this feature there for its users (so that the wireless provider)
loses millions of dollars in revenue?
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My samsung galaxy s comes with a Wireless AP mode, stock. Extremely useful.
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tbrummell said:
Well considering that native wifi tethering is new to 2.2, I guess we'll have to wait and see who pulls it and who keeps it.
And how does it lose millions in revenue anyway? I pay for a 6 gig data bucket. If I go over said data bucket, I pay through the nose for it.
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Simply really.
Count how many smart phone users there are that purchased
a smart phone that may have the capability to (tether) either wireless
or wired, and add $20.00 per head on a plan...
In other words, companies don't want you to use your wireless phone's data
to operate other wireless enabled devices *unless* you pay a premium to do so.
Here in the US we have "unlimited" data plans when using the phone.
Verizon Wireless, and other network providers want that extra coin since you
are operating a device on their network.

All Day On XDA said:
My samsung galaxy s comes with a Wireless AP mode, stock. Extremely useful.
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I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge? What is a wireless AP mode?
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
Or must you take additional steps to enable this feature?
I searched the net and I found a video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jIJRu9gXvU
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...

SigmunDroid said:
I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge?
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Depends on the carrier, i guess.
What is a wireless AP mode?
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AP = Access Point
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
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Yes, u can even set WPA Encryption.
Or must you take additional steps to enable this feature?
I searched the net and I found a video here:
(url)
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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USB Tethering works oob on Ubuntu (just like my Desire).
The i9000 comes with Wifi, Bluetooth & USB Tethering. Dunno about the Vibrant. I'm from Europe.

SigmunDroid said:
I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge? What is a wireless AP mode?
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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I am in Europe, yes. The wireless access point is simply like connectify on your phone. However, my carrier, O2, some how detected that I was tethering my laptop, and after a couple of days, managed to prevent that working. But my girlfriend's desire continued to connect successfully.
It is a default app that you simply toggle on or off.
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I use anetshare to make my hero a wireless AP. It works great but it will kill your battery. Here's the link to where I got it: http://www.mediafire.com/?w3gtlmmymzz

I have the DX with verizon wireless. It came with wireless hotspot installed but i would have to pay for it in order to utilize it. I rooted and now use Barnacle located on the Market. Have to have root access as well as busybox installed for it to work though. But yes 2.1 and 2.2 come with it stock out of the box. You just have to subscribe for it to work. But I like it free . I have used barnacle for up to 3 Laptops at the same time and it works great for me.

Tethering?

I can't seem to get barnacle or wifitether to work on this phone. Has anyone else been successful in tethering with the infuse?
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I just used the integrated wifi hotspot.
"Settings>>Wireless and network>>Mobile AP"
And have at it. Worked great.

lost1 said:
I just used the integrated wifi hotspot.
"Settings>>Wireless and network>>Mobile AP"
And have at it. Worked great.
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You don't have to have the tethering plan? Can't att ttell?
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I've never had an issue. On the iPhone (not jailbroken) you have to call AT&T to activate. On this one, you get an information tag above the activate checkbox saying:
A Tethering/Mobile Hotspot plan is required to use this service. Please go to att.com/myWireless or dial 611 if you do not already have this service provisioned.
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I've been using that on my Captivate for 7 or 8 months now, AT&T has never billed me. I'm not extravagant in my usage. The highest net data I've used is 4.5GB, but that's for both normal and tethered use. I've never been dinged.
I think if it becomes obvious, torrent or otherwise, then they may try to do something. But as far as I know, there is no way to distinguish the traffic of your phone from that of the connected devices.
My suggestion is try it for a small burst of data, note the time. Reboot your phone after. Then check your account online after a day or two and see whats listed under your data use.

You guys should try a custom apn similar to the captivate and atrix.
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Ok... I tried this again after I posted the message. Something seems to have changed in my account. Now I get a "Verifying" message and then a note that says tethering is not available. My guess is that we'll have to replace the IP/Stack to not request verification information from AT&T.
So, sorry, no go yet.

lost1 said:
Ok... I tried this again after I posted the message. Something seems to have changed in my account. Now I get a "Verifying" message and then a note that says tethering is not available. My guess is that we'll have to replace the IP/Stack to not request verification information from AT&T.
So, sorry, no go yet.
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Can someone else try it with an independent app such as barnancle or wifi tether to see if it works?
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lost1 said:
I've never had an issue. On the iPhone (not jailbroken) you have to call AT&T to activate. On this one, you get an information tag above the activate checkbox saying:
I've been using that on my Captivate for 7 or 8 months now, AT&T has never billed me. I'm not extravagant in my usage. The highest net data I've used is 4.5GB, but that's for both normal and tethered use. I've never been dinged.
I think if it becomes obvious, torrent or otherwise, then they may try to do something. But as far as I know, there is no way to distinguish the traffic of your phone from that of the connected devices.
My suggestion is try it for a small burst of data, note the time. Reboot your phone after. Then check your account online after a day or two and see whats listed under your data use.
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I notice you said ATT, but your profile shows the Canadian flag. So are you in Canada or US with ATT.
I know some Canadian carriers have some tether included in the 3G for free at no extra charge.

jthornton71707 said:
Can someone else try it with an independent app such as barnancle or wifi tether to see if it works?
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I dont see those apps in the marketplace. I take it you have to root?

I used EasyTether Pro. Works on my Mac fine. I have rooted the phone already, any way of getting a WiFi one now that it's rooted?

Ya you have to be rooted. Go to 4shared.com and search for barnacle.apk.
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You guys know that there is a wifi tether for android from google development right? Just use that and you are done.

Did just that It needed a 13 character wpa key... ilovekeineken worked jussst fine!
Searched for "wifi tether" on google code. Slider earned a thanks

EDIT: Now confirmed to work, see next post!
I tried the Android Wi-fi tether and it didn't work. Can anyone confirm that it works?

lost1 said:
I tried the Android Wi-fi tether and it didn't work. Can anyone confirm that it works?
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guys MOBILE AP in settings! that's native wifi teather ap stands for access point. there is an apk you need to delete or freaze to do it without the tethering plan. ill get details from captivate section and report back.

I can now confirm that Android-Wifi-Tether works.
I used Tether for Root Users 2.0.8-pre1 Wireless
I agree with Dani897, this will ultimately be a matter of replacing the AT&T Modded Wifi AP with the google stock version.

lost1 said:
I can now confirm that Android-Wifi-Tether works.
It worked for me as well with no problems
Thanks!
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Dani897 said:
guys MOBILE AP in settings! that's native wifi teather ap stands for access point. there is an apk you need to delete or freaze to do it without the tethering plan. ill get details from captivate section and report back.
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Please do, waiting of your info.
Thanks.

Papi4baby said:
Please do, waiting of your info.
Thanks.
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in titaniumbackp if you are rooted freeze ir uninstall "tetheringmanager0326.apk" should unlock it. you can also delete it from adb, rootexplorer, other root file managers as long as you mount read write in terminal emulator, or you can use terminal emulator.
i have a linux machine and use sshdroid to ssh into the phone. that's another way to do it if you get a windows application that handles ssh.

Dani897 said:
in titaniumbackp if you are rooted freeze ir uninstall "tetheringmanager0326.apk" should unlock it. you can also delete it from adb, rootexplorer, other root file managers as long as you mount read write in terminal emulator, or you can use terminal emulator.
i have a linux machine and use sshdroid to ssh into the phone. that's another way to do it if you get a windows application that handles ssh.
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10-4.
I was hoping of a way around it without root. I know the Atrix had one.
Thanks anyways.

[Q] protected wifi :(

HI guys
i use wildfire s. i dont get sufficient internet data for my android phone. i tried connecting to wifi network in my building my they are protected .....is there any trick or hack so that i connect to the wifi protected networks through my android phone? if there is any trick plz explain cause i am a noob xD
THANKS IN ADVANCE

If it's WEP, yes there are tools on PCs that can crack it. Unsure of whether you're able to on your mobile. No doubt illegal in your country to hack someone else's WIFI though so won't go into how-to. I'm sure you have enough brains to Google though.

lewisjoseph said:
HI guys
i use wildfire s. i dont get sufficient internet data for my android phone. i tried connecting to wifi network in my building my they are protected .....is there any trick or hack so that i connect to the wifi protected networks through my android phone? if there is any trick plz explain cause i am a noob xD
THANKS IN ADVANCE
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Let me rephrase:
I don't have enough money for a bigger data service plan.
I want to steal it from someone else but they prevented me from doing that by protecting their network. Can you tell me how to break someones network encryption because i am to lazy to figure it out on my own.
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Seriously?

Same problem
There are lots of apps that "can" hack protected wifi spot. Though they have lot's of good reviews and high rates they don't work for me(( Any thoughts? Am I the only one who has this problem?

haawa799 said:
There are lots of apps that "can" hack protected wifi spot. Though they have lot's of good reviews and high rates they don't work for me(( Any thoughts? Am I the only one who has this problem?
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You revived a over one year old thread to talk about hacking WiFi? How about no.
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Make phone apps believe its on 3g while using wifi.

Hi.
Is there any way/app or twisted method to make my phone and apps believe its on 3g and still use wifi connection for that purpose? I know the reverse is possible and easily available and do able. I would like to have an app or method that can do it. Please help me out if you know guys. Thanks!
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Anyone?
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Why do you want to do such thing? Is there any particular reason for that.

hocroxinfotech said:
Why do you want to do such thing? Is there any particular reason for that.
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I have few apps that need me to spend 3g data.. I don't want to!
So. I was wondering if this was possible.
Tried reverse thether.. No luck.
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Theoretically it's possible. There is an Xposed module that makes apps think you're connected to wifi when you're not. It's useful in certain instances. For example connecting with PdaNet via bluetooth you get data. but some apps still look for a wifi or data connection to work. In theory, a similar module could be made (or the Fake Wifi Connection module modified) to do this, but I am unaware of such a thing that already exists.
What apps only work on cellular data and not wifi though? I've never come across one...

gauravkool777 said:
I have few apps that need me to spend 3g data.. I don't want to!
So. I was wondering if this was possible.
Tried reverse thether.. No luck.
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I have never come across such kinda an app and I don't think you could find a one, but everything is possible so hope you find it or that app will be developed soon.

What is Samsung Knox??

Hey everyone...
New here..So I dont have a business or anything, but is Samsung Knox just a more prettier version of Private Mode on my S6?
Thanks!

https://www.samsungknox.com/

I mean anyone here use it...What they think of it

Tigersfan1982 said:
I mean anyone here use it...What they think of it
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Probably very few use it, and most of us wish Samsung had never started installing it on their devices.

No body use it on xda because all xda devs remove it from ROMs as long you are using xda roms you will not have knox

I do use it all the time. I keep my banking apps there and I've also configured my work Exchange account there.