I depend on FoxFi to share my unlimited data. Will FoxFi work on the S7 if so I wonder if it will work in the Verizon version?
Any thoughts?
Thanks Adam:good:
Yes it does work. I'm using my s7 now from Verizon. So happy to get it already. I still have the unlimited data as well so this function is very nice to have.
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Yes it does work. I'm using my s7 now from Verizon. So happy to get it already. I still have the unlimited data as well so this function is very nice to have.
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How do you still have unlimited data? Are you making payments on s7 or did you do 2 year deal?
I'm making payments on the s7. I been paying month to month for years now. When Verizon upped the price for unlimited from 30 to 50 they allowed the unlimited users to be able to do payment plans to allow us to upgrade without getting rid of unlimited. There is no renewal of contract when doing a payment plan on a new device
Verizon never increased my unlimited data to $50. I'm afraid to upgrade my phone and tip them off.
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I'm making payments on the s7. I been paying month to month for years now. When Verizon upped the price for unlimited from 30 to 50 they allowed the unlimited users to be able to do payment plans to allow us to upgrade without getting rid of unlimited. There is no renewal of contract when doing a payment plan on a new device
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Apparently it can be done, as long as you have more than one line on your plan and the additional line(s) do not have unlimited. The guys at Costco did it for me this weekend I have a new 2 year contract and was able to keep my $50 unlimited data plan on my line.
I am now an S7 user. It's a change from HTC, but so far it's good... Waiting for a while before rooting, though, for hardware failure concerns. I'm on day 2 and already had to swap out a defective s7. Power button would not work at all.
ETA: Back on Topic: Installed FoxFi (paid version) plus the FoxFi add-on, and I am tethering with no issues on Verizon. Tested with http, ftp and VNC. All working quite well. You do need to do a two-step process to turn it on, however. Enable FoxFi, then it will tell you to turn on Mobile Hotspot. FoxFi walks you through this just fine and loads the Mobile Hotspot app for you when enabling. When turning off the FoxFi Hotspot, if you had WiFi enabled prior to activating the FoxFi Hotspot, your phone will complain and ask to do it for you if you. If you did not have WiFi enabled prior to launching FoxFi hotspot, your phone will not complain, so you will need to remember to turn off the mobile hotspot yourself after turning off FoxFi Hotspot.
ETA2: Turning off the hotspot by turning off the phone's Mobile Hotspot will be detected by FoxFi and FoxFi will turn itself off. The quick setting toggle button works great for this.
Last time I used fox fi tmobile must've seen it and took out from tethering pool
Doesn't work for me
For the S7 on Verizon will I need to set a password on my phone? On the S3 I was able to bypass the password but on the S5 I was not. It didn't work. I don't want this to only to work if I need a.password or a patteen on my phone.
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So anyone understand what this article is talking about?
http://www.softwaredownloadsguide.com/2011/02/htc-inspire-4g-htc-inspire-4g-on-att-release-date/
Here is the part I am curious about:
AT&T will charge monthly data plans for the HTC Inspire 4G will price $15 for 200MB of data and $25 per month for 2GB data plan. Data can be use through Hotspot capacity from Datapro Tethering plan for the user data allowance. HTC Inspire 4G will be available on AT&T stores and online from 13th February at price $99.99 with two years contract.
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So does this mean that people with unlimited plans at $30 a month should be ok to tether their laptops via wifi?
No, you need a data pro plan with tethering. $45 for 4gb of data.
so i wonder if there will be a way around that cause i currently have a unlimited data plan and really don't want to pay for the tethering plan (have been using WMWifirouter for WM 6.5). Any ideas to help me out being a cheepskate!?
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so i wonder if there will be a way around that cause i currently have a unlimited data plan and really don't want to pay for the tethering plan (have been using WMWifirouter for WM 6.5). Any ideas to help me out being a cheepskate!?
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PDA.Net is an option since you have an unlimited plan.
once we get root (assuming we do) are there other tethering options (you will have to pardon me as i am still new to android). When i did searches there is some material on the subject but from what i understand the phone has to be rooted for these to work.
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once we get root (assuming we do) are there other wifi tethering options (you will have to pardon me as i am still new to android). When i did searches there is some material on the subject but from what i understand the phone has to be rooted for these to work.
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Yes once you root your phone you will have other options to choose from such as Android Wifi tether.
thanks.. now if the predictions continue at the same rate of what i continue to read the phone will be rooted before i ever get it home from the store
PDA.net is wired tethering, not a wifi hotspot
Ya I have the $30 unlimited data with AT&T. Using the HD2 Australian version (android OS) I am able to use the Wi-Fi Hotspot app, only problem is where I live they don't use 850 for 3G so I only have EDGE. I am really looking forward to what can be done with the Inspire, because having such an amazing phone kind of sucks with such slow data speeds.
This is something I am very interested in also. I am assuming the wifi tethering that ATT is talking about it the MobileAP that is already present on damn near every 2.2 rom. I heard that they are going to have a setting that will let ATT control whether your INSPIRE 4g will be able to use this feature. I am on the unlimited plan now with my craptivate and was just thinking about buying it off contract and dropping my sim in. does anyone think that this might be an issue?
My only worry is that ATT tries to screw you in almost every way possible if they think they can make more money off you. Technically we shouldn't have to pay for tethering IMHO we are already paying for the data why should it matter how or on what device we use it on??
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This is something I am very interested in also. I am assuming the wifi tethering that ATT is talking about it the MobileAP that is already present on damn near every 2.2 rom. I heard that they are going to have a setting that will let ATT control whether your INSPIRE 4g will be able to use this feature. I am on the unlimited plan now with my craptivate and was just thinking about buying it off contract and dropping my sim in. does anyone think that this might be an issue?
My only worry is that ATT tries to screw you in almost every way possible if they think they can make more money off you. Technically we shouldn't have to pay for tethering IMHO we are already paying for the data why should it matter how or on what device we use it on??
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I agree, although it seems like once they get it rooted we will be able to put our own tethering app on it and avoid having to pay for a ridiculous plan. I used WMWiFi Router on my incite and HTC's tethering on the windows mobile HD2 and now the WiFi Hotspot app on Android on the HD2 all on ATT with an unlimited data plan without tethering.
Just wanted to let everyone know that Foxfi works fine on the S6 edge.
quick question...if you have a standard data plan with wifi tethering included, is there a reason to use FoxFi? or is this only useful for those who are still on an old unlimited plan without the wifi tether option?
Thank you for the update
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Just wanted to let everyone know that Foxfi works fine on the S6 edge.
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I am assuming you are on the UDP.
my 2 cents.
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Yes i'm on unlimited. Not paying for the hotspot feature either.
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Yes i'm on unlimited. Not paying for the hotspot feature either.
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Which version of the FoxFi app are you using? The play store version is almost a year old.
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Which version of the FoxFi app are you using? The play store version is almost a year old.
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I'm on the playstore verision (2.17).
Does the WiFi hot spot work or just usb?
Awesome!! I was worried about keeping my free wifi with my unlimited data plan. It would suck to pay $700 to keep unlimited data and lose foxfi abilitys. I have a razr hd that I have to click 'install later' every 12 hours to postpone the kitkat update because it stops foxfi. Thanks for sharing the info!!
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Just wanted to let everyone know that Foxfi works fine on the S6 edge.
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I've never used Foxfi before (always have been rooted). Does Foxfi limit or throttle your speeds in any way?
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mamba94 said:
I've never used Foxfi before (always have been rooted). Does Foxfi limit or throttle your speeds in any way?
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No foxfi dose not limit or throttle in anyway. The best $10 you'll ever spend. Because you don't have to root you also maintain your warranty. Plus no risk in bricking. I'm on verizon unlimited data plan without paying extra for wifi. I use about 200 gb a month. I have no other option for high speed internet where I live except satilite, and I hate satilite. I've been using foxfi for about 3 years now with no problems.
I have used Foxfi for years now. I had pretty much came to terms with the fact I was going to lose my Foxfi WiFi hotspot when I upgraded to the Galaxy S6.
I went to Verizon today and paid full price for a white 32gb S6, and to my surprise I started up Foxfi and the WiFi hotspot worked first try with no issues!
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No foxfi dose not limit or throttle in anyway. The best $10 you'll ever spend. Because you don't have to root you also maintain your warranty. Plus no risk in bricking. I'm on verizon unlimited data plan without paying extra for wifi. I use about 200 gb a month. I have no other option for high speed internet where I live except satilite, and I hate satilite. I've been using foxfi for about 3 years now with no problems.
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Thanks! I'm on verizon unlimited too and was worried about being able to wifi tether without root. I'll be getting Foxfi then when my phone gets here next week.
anyone tried using the phone with another network's SIM? and using hotspot on it? On my GS4, I have limited data and therefore free hotspot, but it still runs a subscription check upon launching, which makes it impossible to use the hotspot when another SIM is inserted, this was very annoying when travelling, FoxFi came to the rescue. I was wandering if anyone used another SIM in the S6 and tested the hotspot to see if they fixed that issue.
Is there a way to use foxfi without the use of a screen lock?
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Is there a way to use foxfi without the use of a screen lock?
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It looks like it requires a VPN, which needs to have a screen lock. Good news is the fingerprint scanner works for this, and it very easy.
I know this is a little off topic as far as foxfi is concerned but on topic as far as keeping unlimited data. Has anyone enabled the "advanced calling" yet. I know it dosent cost extra but I am wondering if I turn it on. it is technically a feature so will it take away my unlimited? So far I am loving my s6!
advance calling
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I know this is a little off topic as far as foxfi is concerned but on topic as far as keeping unlimited data. Has anyone enabled the "advanced calling" yet. I know it dosent cost extra but I am wondering if I turn it on. it is technically a feature so will it take away my unlimited? So far I am loving my s6!
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No it will not take your unlimited away, it is just a feature that has to be activated if you want to use the Internet while on a call. I activated it and nothing changed i still have my unlimited.
Hopefully this answers your question.
Good to hear that FoxFi still works. I have it set up but haven't used it yet.
Works Great
Same here foxfi installed and works great. Unfortunately i have to use a lock screen. Currently using the finger print lock and 30 minute to enable the lock. Seems none of the old methods work for disabling lock screen under lollipop.
So I've had the grandfathered unlimited data a LONG time but now there is a possible better option.
I have four lines on my account, only I have unlimited data. The recent DirecTV deal is something like ~$150 for four lines of unlimited everything (same 22gb/mo data shared before some sort of throttle) as long as you have a DirecTV account.
The net difference is about $140/mo cheaper for me and everyone gets 'unlimited' data. My parents will probably carry their DirecTV account for at least another 10yrs...
I'm a serious power user and usually use about 30-50gb/mo. I don't even notice the slow down with what I do.
Worth sacrificing the grandfathered personal unlimited which is now $35? I'm not sure I know all the details so I ask here. Thank you!
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So I've had the grandfathered unlimited data a LONG time but now there is a possible better option.
I have four lines on my account, only I have unlimited data. The recent DirecTV deal is something like ~$150 for four lines of unlimited everything (same 22gb/mo data shared before some sort of throttle) as long as you have a DirecTV account.
The net difference is about $140/mo cheaper for me and everyone gets 'unlimited' data. My parents will probably carry their DirecTV account for at least another 10yrs...
I'm a serious power user and usually use about 30-50gb/mo. I don't even notice the slow down with what I do.
Worth sacrificing the grandfathered personal unlimited which is now $35? I'm not sure I know all the details so I ask here. Thank you!
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Did you switch to the new Unlimited Data plan with Directv
If yes where you able to use rooting or foxfi to tether. They offer no tethering plan with the new unlimited. I was wondering if there is a workaround.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/att-unlimited-data-plan-directv-t3422618
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Did you switch to the new Unlimited Data plan with Directv
If yes where you able to use rooting or foxfi to tether. They offer no tethering plan with the new unlimited. I was wondering if there is a workaround.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/att-unlimited-data-plan-directv-t3422618
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Yes I did switch to the Directv unlimited and I've never even considered a tethering plan. It's always worked and I get the occasional text message informing me that tethering plans exist. With the new directv plan I haven't gotten a single text or letter about it. I only use android things so it's pretty easy to get some utility that does what I need. I'm currently on the OnePlus Three which does tethering default as part of the OS. I don't use it a lot, but it's extremely useful when I need it. The past month I've been really over using it however. It's usually faster than wired net anyways.
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Yes I did switch to the Directv unlimited and I've never even considered a tethering plan. It's always worked and I get the occasional text message informing me that tethering plans exist. With the new directv plan I haven't gotten a single text or letter about it. I only use android things so it's pretty easy to get some utility that does what I need. I'm currently on the OnePlus Three which does tethering default as part of the OS. I don't use it a lot, but it's extremely useful when I need it. The past month I've been really over using it however. It's usually faster than wired net anyways.
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The ATT rep told me, that I cant add tethering option to the new Unlimited plan even if I want to pay for it. But you are telling me that hotspot just works
So ATT does not block third party WIFI hotspot tethering or if it is built into the OS with the new unlimited data plan. Have you tried this on other android phones or just the One plus.
I am thinking of switching to ATT because of this plan, but the Hotspot is must for me.
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The ATT rep told me, that I cant add tethering option to the new Unlimited plan even if I want to pay for it. But you are telling me that hotspot just works
So ATT does not block third party WIFI hotspot tethering or if it is built into the OS with the new unlimited data plan. Have you tried this on other android phones or just the One plus.
I am thinking of switching to ATT because of this plan, but the Hotspot is must for me.
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I've only had the oneplus 3 on the new plan but I can tell you I'm on USB tether right now and it's 100% flawless. I tested wifi too but as we all know, wifi just isn't as snappy as a wire. lemme test it on various devices for you later today. The wifi hotspot, not the tethering ability...bit too lazy for that, sorry.
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I've only had the oneplus 3 on the new plan but I can tell you I'm on USB tether right now and it's 100% flawless. I tested wifi too but as we all know, wifi just isn't as snappy as a wire. lemme test it on various devices for you later today. The wifi hotspot, not the tethering ability...bit too lazy for that, sorry.
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That would be great, really appreciate it. I mainly need the wifi Hotspot. Have you been going over the 22GB throttle limit, if so are they slowing you down.
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That would be great, really appreciate it. I mainly need the wifi Hotspot. Have you been going over the 22GB throttle limit, if so are they slowing you down.
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Even on the previous unlimited plan they would throttle you after only 5gb. I pass 22gb in the first two weeks every month. Sometimes in the first week. I don't even notice anymore if it's slow or fast. I'm sure it's being throttled but it's still fast 'enough' for me not to care. I was really skeptical of the plan but it's actually working out pretty well and it's FAR cheaper than I ever expected. Especially if you're getting your own phones...the oneplus 3 is excellent.
Hello I'm considering getting this phone. I researched and found that this phone model 1917 is the right one for Verizon it has all its LTE bands and I could give a **** about Wi-Fi calling or visual voicemail or video calling I have apps for that. My big question is about the hot spot for people using this phone on Verizon.
Do you have to do anything to get your hotspot to work properly the reason I don't buy phones from Verizon is I'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan meaning I don't get throttled after using a certain amount of data it's only $10 more a month than their so-called unlimited plan offered now.
If I switch to a Verizon brand phone they will make me sign up with dere new data plan which only offers 30 gigabytes a month and I would burn through that inside of a couple days.
This is the reason I've been sticking with my HTC u12 plus. The native hotspot on this international phone works right out of the box since it's not Verizon limited software. I just wondered does the hotspot work flawlessly?
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Hello I'm considering getting this phone. I researched and found that this phone model 1917 is the right one for Verizon it has all its LTE bands and I could give a **** about Wi-Fi calling or visual voicemail or video calling I have apps for that. My big question is about the hot spot for people using this phone on Verizon.
Do you have to do anything to get your hotspot to work properly the reason I don't buy phones from Verizon is I'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan meaning I don't get throttled after using a certain amount of data it's only $10 more a month than their so-called unlimited plan offered now.
If I switch to a Verizon brand phone they will make me sign up with dere new data plan which only offers 30 gigabytes a month and I would burn through that inside of a couple days.
This is the reason I've been sticking with my HTC u12 plus. The native hotspot on this international phone works right out of the box since it's not Verizon limited software. I just wondered does the hotspot work flawlessly?
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HI,
I have a 7 Pro but I am on the newest plans; Get More Unlimited.
I got rid of my grandfathered plan because there was no benefit for me and the new ones are cheaper.
There is a provisioning check on some phones. If you root you can bypass the check.
I have the original unlimited plan, like you, and hotspot worked just fine. It worked fine with T-Mobile firmware and global, so no worries at all.
No issues with Verizon hotspot here. Just got CDMA-less enabled on my line and haven't had any service issues whatsoever
Editing the build prop on my old Pixel 3xl worked great for tethering with the native hot spot, but I'm not seeing anything similar for the 7. Is there a newer or better way to hide the data usage from Verizon that I'm not seeing?
I am using this on old grandfathered data plan (true unlimited)
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No sure if this is allowed, please remove if not. I have the PP7 Unlocked, rooted, magisk, zygisk and lsposed on an At&t unlimited elite plan. Is there a way to add "Share VPNs to clients" option to a rooted PP7 like on crDroid? I am coming...
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that's amazing! can't believe you guys are still on that grandfather (more like great-great-great grandfather) unlimited plan!
I originally had it too on my LG Voyager when it was $30 unlimited and kept it throughout my 3 Motorola Droids -- so I originally had the plan from '07 and tried to hold on to it until '15)! But when Verizon kept raising it more and more incrementally to $50+, it wasn't worth paying all that much if I wasn't going to be using up to 60+GB at least (per line)...and then they friggin brought back unlimited but with restrictions and "priority" only up to the first whatever-GB (that's why I stay in regular alotted GB with carryover, at least it's not throttled)....
I hated the small print that they could keep unlimited and not throttle it, but it didn't say anything about not increasing the price for the grandfathered plan either...
Still amazing you guys are still on something that started around '07!
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I am using this on old grandfathered data plan (true unlimited)
At&t Hotspot / Tethering
No sure if this is allowed, please remove if not. I have the PP7 Unlocked, rooted, magisk, zygisk and lsposed on an At&t unlimited elite plan. Is there a way to add "Share VPNs to clients" option to a rooted PP7 like on crDroid? I am coming...
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That's interesting, thanks.
Did you get an email from Verizon when you pop the sim in asking you to add a hot spot package?
simplepinoi177 said:
that's amazing! can't believe you guys are still on that grandfather (more like great-great-great grandfather) unlimited plan!
I originally had it too on my LG Voyager when it was $30 unlimited and kept it throughout my 3 Motorola Droids -- so I originally had the plan from '07 and tried to hold on to it until '15)! But when Verizon kept raising it more and more incrementally to $50+, it wasn't worth paying all that much if I wasn't going to be using up to 60+GB at least (per line)...and then they friggin brought back unlimited but with restrictions and "priority" only up to the first whatever-GB (that's why I stay in regular alotted GB with carryover, at least it's not throttled)....
I hated the small print that they could keep unlimited and not throttle it, but it didn't say anything about not increasing the price for the grandfathered plan either...
Still amazing you guys are still on something that started around '07!
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I'm about to dump it finally. I have had this line since 01 or 02 and they just keep getting worse. It's like each additional year of loyalty makes them try harder at being terrible .
For some reason Dish is up on a tower across from my business and their 5g has been working pretty decent for the last 2 months. And I have to be about the only person using it as there is nothing else around there except vehicle traffic. So I'll probably give it another month and see if anything goes wrong with Dish and then drop Verizon once and for all.
I have the Dish service for free for the next 21 months, so that will help offset some of the overpriced Verizon billing for the last two decades.
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I'm about to dump it finally. I have had this line since 01 or 02 and they just keep getting worse. It's like each additional year of loyalty makes them try harder at being terrible .
For some reason Dish is up on a tower across from my business and their 5g has been working pretty decent for the last 2 months. And I have to be about the only person using it as there is nothing else around there except vehicle traffic. So I'll probably give it another month and see if anything goes wrong with Dish and then drop Verizon once and for all.
I have the Dish service for free for the next 21 months, so that will help offset some of the overpriced Verizon billing for the last two decades.
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I'm with you....I got my line in '02....it really kinda feels/means something sticking to it for so long.... But if one gets too complacent and not able to recognize a better deal, it's unfortunate; I admire you being able to have a better option and/or being able to break away...
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That's interesting, thanks.
Did you get an email from Verizon when you pop the sim in asking you to add a hot spot package?
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No I did not. I have the unlocked version and did remove all verizon stuff that it tried to install right away
Best way is to use the magisk module for tethering bypass. Or rooted app VPN tether.
Yup, use the Magisk module to enable tethering does the same thing is the build prop edit. I used it no problem on the OG unlimited data plan with Verizon.
Don't you have Unlimited contracts in America, I pay 60€ a month for mine in Germany (from Telekom).
Or what is the problem here with tethering
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Don't you have Unlimited contracts in America, I pay 60€ a month for mine in Germany (from Telekom).
Or what is the problem here with tethering
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Tethering is not unlimited here. I think the highest cap on a consumer plan is 40 or 50GB right now unless you get Visible which is unlimited but throttled to 5Mbps.
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Tethering is not unlimited here. I think the highest cap on a consumer plan is 40 or 50GB right now unless you get Visible which is unlimited but throttled to 5Mbps.
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Wow, I use hotspot or USB tethering all day and thus create a little over 1000GB data volume
AngelNine said:
Wow, I use hotspot or USB tethering all day and thus create a little over 1000GB data volume
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Our networks couldn't handle that in a lot of places. Sometimes when the network is busy here, I'm lucky to be able to load a webpage.
Root the phone, VPN Hotspot from playstore... Works like charm