I was wondering if a carrier can block a website through mobile hotspot to just the PC only, the website doesnt respond on my pc but opens just fine in my mobile browser, it also opens just fine in on my pc if i use my mobile hotspot from a different carrier so it seems like they somehow blocked it to just my pc. is this possible? any way to work around it and get it working on my pc again since it loads in the mobile browser? thanks.
SultanGris said:
I was wondering if a carrier can block a website through mobile hotspot to just the PC only, the website doesnt respond on my pc but opens just fine in my mobile browser, it also opens just fine in on my pc if i use my mobile hotspot from a different carrier so it seems like they somehow blocked it to just my pc. is this possible? any way to work around it and get it working on my pc again since it loads in the mobile browser? thanks.
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Try to use a (encrypted) proxy to unblock the website.
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Try to use a (encrypted) proxy to unblock the website.
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hrm, i feel dumb now, never even thought of that, lol!
Someone else told me to uncheck ipv6 on the adapter and that actually fixed it. still not sure what exactly caused the problem in the first place though.
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I've download skype 3.0 from various locations and threads in this forum but, no matter which install I use wheather install from PC to Htc Hd2 or install cab directly from Htc Hd2. When I input my login into into skype in the htc hd2 it just gets stuck to the skype screen with rotating blue circle like it's continuing to try and login and then eventually get a "network connection not available" or something even though I'm connected to wifi network. It just won't login, and I'm not sure what the issue is. I'm on T-mobile is it since the phone is locked to t-mobile does it have to be unlocked to use skype?
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I thought Skype support was being pulled for mobile devices except iPhone??? Anyway have you told Skype what connections to use. In the settings somewhere it say Wi-Fi, 3G and ActiveSync MAke sure the entry with 3G is in use. Also if you don't use a proxy server, make sure it is unticked in the connections settings for the phone itself. I had this issue when I first used Skype on my HD2. I don't use it anymore as I thought the service via my mobile was utter garbage. Hope it works for you.
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I thought Skype support was being pulled for mobile devices except iPhone??? Anyway have you told Skype what connections to use. In the settings somewhere it say Wi-Fi, 3G and ActiveSync MAke sure the entry with 3G is in use. Also if you don't use a proxy server, make sure it is unticked in the connections settings for the phone itself. I had this issue when I first used Skype on my HD2. I don't use it anymore as I thought the service via my mobile was utter garbage. Hope it works for you.
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Thanks for the reply. Skype doesn't support the Windows Mobile version anymore but, apparently it's still possible to install it and get it working from what others are saying. I was previously only trying with the ActiveSynch/Wi-Fi but, this time reinstalled it and selected ActiveSynch/Wi-Fi/Mobile but, it's still doing the same thing and proxy server is unchecked.
Can't help with the issue you're having, but maybe useful for some people to know you can still download Skype for WinMo if you select server 2 from from the Skype download page on freewareppc.
Server 1 (skypes own download link) is no longer active.
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Hey dude,
It happens with me all the time...what i do i uninstall it and reinstall
strange enough works after
I still have the problem. I was able to log in last year (2011), but not anymore. Maybe it's because of my custom rom? Just installed one...
Any special ports need to be open or are used by tellme?
At home it works fine when wifi is on. At work it says it cannot connect. it may need a port that is being used for something else on our network and i just wanted to verify
I have a similar issue. It doesn't work on cellular but works perfectly fine on wifi. Been troubleshooting with carrier and LG for a while and still no resolution.
Yeah I have the same problem and it is a port blocking issue because at work our Watchguard blocks tellme and downloads from the market but luckily I am in IT so I just added a firewall exception for my phone so it is ok.
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Yeah I have the same problem and it is a port blocking issue because at work our Watchguard blocks tellme and downloads from the market but luckily I am in IT so I just added a firewall exception for my phone so it is ok.
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Did it give you the actual port numbers? That is what i need to know. I am the it admin and tellme isn't on a block list on purpose. Downloads work fine.
Cell works fine also but i like to save battery and use our wifi when i'm at work.
Still no answers on this anyone know the ports?
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Still no answers on this anyone know the ports?
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Can try to find you can set the port the software to install. But the software I forgot.
That's the thing. I checked all the logs for the ip of my phone with the firewall. It shows no logs of blocking it, so i am thinking it uses a port that our exchange server, vpn, or rdp uses or some of the other devices and the info is getting forwarded to them and disguarded instead of my phone. THat is why i need to know what the port is.
I was just wondering if anyone has had any luck with FoxFi and wifi tethering with the One S on stock software that uses t-mobile?
I have tried it on both my One S and GS3 and both show enabled and when I try to connect with a windows 7 laptop says it is unable to connect right away.
That is both it encryption on and off. Also tried different unused AP names.
I know it is not supported with the GS3 but anyone out there have luck with the One S?
Not sure if needed something with the phone setup that may need to be different.
Anyone?
I tried FoxFi, tethering my phone to my laptop running mint 13 and then my desktop running windows 7, both connected and worked with no problem. Now I'm running CM10 and using native tethering.
Ok got the app atleast connecting to the computer with the 1.91.3 from foxfi.com/bin
but now even though I am connecting it seems like certain things work and others dont
my google talk program found internet and connected but loaded chrome and it gave me t-mobile upsell error message
Read at the end of this thread, the solution offered today works without touching APN's.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1713107
T-MobileUS HTC One S running Stock Rooted 2.21.
My experience making FoxFi work on T-Mobile
My experience is that T-Mobile will check the user agent string and block non-mobile ones.
This happens when using wifi, bluetooth, and USB connections to FoxFi.
I can connect to my T-Mobile phone using wifi with FoxFi from another mobile phone or tablet just fine.
If you use an https page from your desktop, you can usually get through. I've read the HTTPS encrypts the user agent string, so T-Mobile can't read it.
If you try to access a plain HTTP page from your desktop browser, it seems T-Mobile puts a 10-30 second block on all your traffic.
Some people say they change the user agent string on their desktop computers to get around this. Then T-Mobile thinks your desktop browser is a cell phone browser and lets it though. But that can force you to see a mobile version of a website.
You can also use FTP, SFTP, ... from your computer and probably get through fine since there are no user agent strings on those protocols.
A slightly easier option is to use a VPN on your computer. ProXPN has a pretty simple free version. AnchorFree's Hotspot Shield has a free version, but it adds ads to the web pages you view. Or you could use a company VPN if it makes everything go through it. That encrypts the traffic and T-Mobile can't read the user agent string.
So here's the strange thing I've noticed recently while connected to my GS3 via hotspot, youtube videos don't play on devices connected to the specific hotspot. I'm using CleanRom 7, and I've only noticed this recently. It's like the video will not load, but the site itself works entirely. I don't have this issue with various Wi-Fi networks, it is specific to my phone and devices connected to my phone.
YouTube App does work on my phone regardless if hotspot is on.
YouTube does work on multiple networks on multiple devices, but via hotspot through my GS3.
No app blocking or redirecting incoming and outgoing traffic. (unless that's happening and I'm unaware of any changes)
I'm just curious if anyone is having this issue as well? Or with any other video format online. I've checked whether or not it's just the flash player or HTML5 format was the issue, but again the videos play regardless on networks outside of my hotspot. I've also been to sites where flash video works flawlessly via my hotspot. So, it's really just YouTube.
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So here's the strange thing I've noticed recently while connected to my GS3 via hotspot, youtube videos don't play on devices connected to the specific hotspot. I'm using CleanRom 7, and I've only noticed this recently. It's like the video will not load, but the site itself works entirely. I don't have this issue with various Wi-Fi networks, it is specific to my phone and devices connected to my phone.
YouTube App does work on my phone regardless if hotspot is on.
YouTube does work on multiple networks on multiple devices, but via hotspot through my GS3.
No app blocking or redirecting incoming and outgoing traffic. (unless that's happening and I'm unaware of any changes)
I'm just curious if anyone is having this issue as well? Or with any other video format online. I've checked whether or not it's just the flash player or HTML5 format was the issue, but again the videos play regardless on networks outside of my hotspot. I've also been to sites where flash video works flawlessly via my hotspot. So, it's really just YouTube.
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I also experienced the same thing. Been looking around and they are blocking youtube. Apparently they are blocking youtube, netflix and various other streaming sites on any device connected to the hotspot. I have a grandfathered unlimited account with verizon so its people like me they are mainly aiming this at. You can try a VPN from what im told by a buddy at verizon, but its hard to find a good VPN off the playstore that doesn't have nefarious programming. I'm sure you could find something here on XDA about VPNs. Sorry im not anymore help but im a newb. Lol
Also it might have something to do with when they throttle down the data speed. Might be automatic until your data plan renews each month.?
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I also experienced the same thing. Been looking around and they are blocking youtube. Apparently they are blocking youtube, netflix and various other streaming sites on any device connected to the hotspot. I have a grandfathered unlimited account with verizon so its people like me they are mainly aiming this at. You can try a VPN from what im told by a buddy at verizon, but its hard to find a good VPN off the playstore that doesn't have nefarious programming. I'm sure you could find something here on XDA about VPNs. Sorry im not anymore help but im a newb. Lol
Also it might have something to do with when they throttle down the data speed. Might be automatic until your data plan renews each month.?
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I finally found a vpn I like a lot. Private internet access, unlimited bandwith for 40 something a year. Speeds are good and it has a play store app that works pretty good now (the old app was just a shortcut to the default android vpn settings). I think its 10$ or something for month to month payment so if you try it out and like it don't forget to buy the year and save a good chunk of change.
Thanks I think its time for this. ive always heard of VPN's but never really understood the need. If this works "thanks Verizon for opening my eyes" lol
What is the name of the VPN?
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EvoRelease said:
Thanks I think its time for this. ive always heard of VPN's but never really understood the need. If this works "thanks Verizon for opening my eyes" lol
What is the name of the VPN?
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I think he mentioned "VPN by Private internet access", search the market for "Private internet access" and you should find it.
I just signed up for the Privateinternetaccess.com vpn service. It works great. Got my youtube videos and my netflixs back. Use the windows program on the computer that connects to the hotspot. And the android app on the device that is connected to the hotspot. Do not use the vpn on the device projecting the hotspot. I could get my desktop to contect to the hotspot but no internet. Maybe im doimg something wrong but the other ways work great!! Thanks for this topic!!!!!
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EvoRelease said:
I just signed up for the Privateinternetaccess.com vpn service. It works great. Got my youtube videos and my netflixs back. Use the windows program on the computer that connects to the hotspot. And the android app on the device that is connected to the hotspot. Do not use the vpn on the device projecting the hotspot. I could get my desktop to contect to the hotspot but no internet. Maybe im doimg something wrong but the other ways work great!! Thanks for this topic!!!!!
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I have problems connecting on windows 8 but it will connect. 7 and xp connect without any problems. I think it is a setting in the firewall. If you have a router that supports VPN you can set it up there and tunel all your traffic.
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So here's the strange thing I've noticed recently while connected to my GS3 via hotspot, youtube videos don't play on devices connected to the specific hotspot. I'm using CleanRom 7, and I've only noticed this recently. It's like the video will not load, but the site itself works entirely. I don't have this issue with various Wi-Fi networks, it is specific to my phone and devices connected to my phone.
YouTube App does work on my phone regardless if hotspot is on.
YouTube does work on multiple networks on multiple devices, but via hotspot through my GS3.
No app blocking or redirecting incoming and outgoing traffic. (unless that's happening and I'm unaware of any changes)
I'm just curious if anyone is having this issue as well? Or with any other video format online. I've checked whether or not it's just the flash player or HTML5 format was the issue, but again the videos play regardless on networks outside of my hotspot. I've also been to sites where flash video works flawlessly via my hotspot. So, it's really just YouTube.
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PIA, Hidemyass, airvpn etc will all work
Alternatively, you can spend a one time fee of $8 for the foxfi key. I use it to access my native hotspot on stock rooted 4.3 without any issues.
I have just updated my s8 plus on att yo oreo and I was wondering if there was a way to get the wifi sharing/hotspot up and running. I've tried a few things but they wont let me connect to the internet through the device
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I have just updated my s8 plus on att yo oreo and I was wondering if there was a way to get the wifi sharing/hotspot up and running. I've tried a few things but they wont let me connect to the internet through the device
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Try adding "DUN" to APN type
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Try adding "DUN" to APN type
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That won't work. I just get a message saying that apn type is not available on this device.
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Try adding "DUN" to APN type
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My buddy has the s8+ on att I know how to change it on my sprint phone with shortcutmaster but I can't get his to do how I did mine how can I change his
You can replace AT&T firmware with the unlocked firmware and native hotspot will work. However you will lose VoLTE and Visual Voicemail. FoxFi wifi direct works pretty well if you only need it for web browsing and to connect a couple of devices. However if you want things like Xbox it won't work because Xbox doesn't have a place to use a proxy server.
Instructions for replacing carrier firmware with unlocked:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817
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You can replace AT&T firmware with the unlocked firmware and native hotspot will work. However you will lose VoLTE and Visual Voicemail. FoxFi wifi direct works pretty well if you only need it for web browsing and to connect a couple of devices. However if you want things like Xbox it won't work because Xbox doesn't have a place to use a proxy server.
Instructions for replacing carrier firmware with unlocked:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817
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Replacing the firmware is an option but it also requires starting all over again and you likely won't get OTA's. As much as I don't care for ATT's bloat and blocking wifi tethering, everything else works really well and they keep the phone up to date. So here is what I've found as a nice workaround, PDANet and FoxFi. So PDANet does have a restriction will you will have to pay to get around but its a one time fee so not that big of a deal. PDANet has both wired and wireless hotspot capabilities (thanks to wifi direct) so you can use it however you prefer. It even has an option to hide your tethering from your carrier. What I've been doing is tethering my phone to my laptop, then (thanks to Windows 10) I go to the mobile hotspot option in my windows 10 settings and enable that. Now my laptop becomes the mobile hotspot and I can connect my PS4 Pro to that. So the phone shares the connection, the laptop picks it up, then the laptop shares to other devices. Yeah its a bit messy but its super simple to setup and works great. Hope this helps someone else.
That's a great idea with the laptop.
Your best bet when going unlocked is to start fresh so that would be a bummer. I can confirm that you still get OTAs.