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Able to wifi tether to apple devices, but no luck with laptops or android devices. " does support ad hoc network" What wifi tether programs are others using? Thanks
wifi tether works. i used it this past weekend for 2 days.
if youre already rooted, you can just use native tethering. just delete tethermanager from /system/app no need for barnacle of wifi tether for root.
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if youre already rooted, you can just use native tethering. just delete tethermanager from /system/app no need for barnacle of wifi tether for root.
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What does this mean? I downloaded wifi tether and then uninstalled it, but would like to be able to tether my tablet when we are on vacation. I am rooted.
android has the ability to tether out of the box.
carriers disable that and charge like $20 extra if you wanna be able to tether.
if you use titanium backup and freeze tethermanager.apk (or whatever it is called) you get the ability to wifi tether again without messing with any other third party apps.
look for it in /system/app and once you freeze it delete it or whatever you want to do with it, go to settings > wireless and network > mobile ap. if tether manager is gone you are able to use this native mode already on your phone to tether all you like. i would steer clear of apps like pdanet and tether for root, as usage of these apps appears to be sent back to att by tethermanager.
Is the built in tethering part of AT&Ts "bloatware"? I may have deleted it using Titanium Backup.
Is there a way to get it back?
Thanks in advance.
Thx it worked for me . I installed busy box as root user , then installed titaniumbackup . i went to backup restore tab. Froze tether manager then uninstalled tether manager and it works flawlessly now . Thx forums
Samsung infuse 4G
Yes!
It's these kinds threads that make me want to buy you guys a beer! As a new android user, I know very little, but when I ignore the haters/trolls/ignorant people, and smart asses, I find gems like this. To think I almost paid for it because of the salesman insisting that tethering through AT&T was the ONLY way. Thanks a bunch to all you guys who give back.
Thanks! Worked like charm. AT&T go kick rocks!
Mobile AP warning message
I am running Infused 1.5 on my phone. So from what I am reading in several tethering threads, I am able to use the native app for tethering. When I use MobileAP, the original warning message is still there "A Tethering/Mobile Hotspot plan is required...."
Sorry if this is a noob question, but is this message not supposed to be there anymore? or did I do something wrong?
yes you should not be getting that message. check to see if tethermanager is still in /system/app.
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I am running Infused 1.5 on my phone. So from what I am reading in several tethering threads, I am able to use the native app for tethering. When I use MobileAP, the original warning message is still there "A Tethering/Mobile Hotspot plan is required...."
Sorry if this is a noob question, but is this message not supposed to be there anymore? or did I do something wrong?
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I was just about to post a similar question Im also on infused 1.5 and just tried the tethering, the message your talking about is the one at the top of the screen that doesn't go away that says "Tethering/Mobile hotspot plan is required to use this service. Please ect...." the one I was getting before I installed. The infused 1.5 I would click on the mobile AP box to turn on the tethering and a message saying I didn't have the service would pop up and turn off the tethering but that doesn't happen anymore I also just checked my plan features and tethering does not show up. I remember reading one of the features of the infused 1.5 was tethering but I didn't know how it worked until I read this thread. Thank you guys
But if I'm running Infused, why woukd that file still exist?
So you think I would be ok ignoring the message?
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look for it in /system/app and once you freeze it delete it or whatever you want to do with it, go to settings > wireless and network > mobile ap. if tether manager is gone you are able to use this native mode already on your phone to tether all you like. i would steer clear of apps like pdanet and tether for root, as usage of these apps appears to be sent back to att by tethermanager.
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And about the message, if its the one that is on the top of the screen and not the one that pops up when u turn on the tethering I would ignore it.
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not sure if am doing this right ,,,
but I did manage to FREEZE " the Therering manager via Tit'um
and yet I cannt connect to ATT @ their hot spots
what else do I need ?
thanks in advance
Hot spots? Isn't this ment for connecting your phone to your labtop/computer to share your phone's internet?
lalojamesliz said:
Hot spots? Isn't this ment for connecting your phone to your labtop/computer to share your phone's internet?
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Yes, also called wifi tethering or mobile access point. You can enable this in wireless settings if you pay extra for a tethering plan or remove tether manager.
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The Jack of Clubs said:
Yes, also called wifi tethering or mobile access point. You can enable this in wireless settings if you pay extra for a tethering plan or remove tether manager.
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Okay wait, so just freezing tethermanager wont work. I'd have to uninstall it to tether? I'm running stock rooted btw
i still dont know what freezing means, but it doesnt sound very guaranteed. tethermanager is malicious at best so i just completely delete it, theres no advantage to keeping it around.
Hi guys,
I am loving the Nexus 5. I've ordered it, and should be here in 2 days. Only issue is, I need the program android-wifi-tether https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ to be working on this phone.
You see, I have a data plan from my carrier which DOES NOT ALLOW you to tether = (. However, the program wifi tether works great to get around this. Previously I used to use an App called Fox-Fi which did something similar.
Currently I'm running a TW based Samsung S3, because WiFi Tether will only work on TW-based roms, not AOSP-based roms.
Do you think there is any chance to get WiFi Tether, (or similar) App that will work on the Google Nexus 5?
Thoughts?
It looks like the biggest requirement is Netfilter, which is essentially IP tables. Try installing IP tables, and see if the program will run. Otherwise, you can always use another tethering app like easytether, or another program (I know that there are loads out there). If you are rooted, it should not be much of a hassle to install.
Es Filexplorer will do it for you once rooted and a great file management app also
Thanks guys. I'll give it a shot once device is in my hands. Thanks.
Another method for this I use that sometimes works is to tether using the default app and just use a User Agent switch in google chrome for HTML traffic. My video games as well as spotify ETC work like normal I only need the UA switcher for traffic within the browser.
Wait, am I missing something here? OP, tethering is a standard feature in Nexus phones, esp now that Verizon is out of the equation.
Why can't you just use the built-in tethering? If it's an issue of your provider being able to track that, then I don't think any of the 3rd party tools are going to help. Typically, just a user-agent switcher can take care of the problem on the device that you're tethered to.
I'm dealing with this issue right now. I had a note 2 running macks rom on my sprint note 2 that let you hotspot free. The N5 tether/hotspot does not work. We need a work around..
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I'm dealing with this issue right now. I had a note 2 running macks rom on my sprint note 2 that let you hotspot free. The N5 tether/hotspot does not work. We need a work around..
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My carrier has 2 data plans. 6gb for $30 gives you LTE and tether/hotspot. Or Unlimited LTE for $45 -but tether/hotspot is disabled/not allowed.
I'm on the $45 plan and built-in tether does not work. But the app "wifi-tether" gets around this and works Great!
The issue isn't user-agent. With built-in tether I can't even get a data signal. It will create the a dud Wi-Fi hotspot.
Let's hope IPTables works! I'm sure Bluetooth tether and USB tether may still work, but is much more annoying.
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My carrier has 2 data plans. 6gb for $30 gives you LTE and tether/hotspot. Or Unlimited LTE for $45 -but tether/hotspot is disabled/not allowed.
I'm on the $45 plan and built-in tether does not work. But the app "wifi-tether" gets around this and works Great!
The issue isn't user-agent. With built-in tether I can't even get a data signal. It will create the a dud Wi-Fi hotspot.
Let's hope IPTables works! I'm sure Bluetooth tether and USB tether may still work, but is much more annoying.
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which version of the wifi tether app did you use that works? It seems some versions are picky about some phones I just want to get everything I need for when my Nexus 5 arrives
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which version of the wifi tether app did you use that works? It seems some versions are picky about some phones I just want to get everything I need for when my Nexus 5 arrives
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For my TW-based Samsung Galaxy S3, I used the file "wifi_tether_v3_4-experimental1.apk", then I changed the SSID and changed the WPA2-PSK phasephrase.
*** I think the trick was, if you did NOT change the default SSID or added a WPA2 password the App did not work. After you set a WPA2 password, you can then turn off encryption or change the SSID back to default.
But I don't think know if this will work for the Nexus 5. **Fingers-crossed!
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There is another thread with more discussion on this matter here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674
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The issue isn't user-agent. With built-in tether I can't even get a data signal. It will create the a dud Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Is that the case on a Nexus device or something else? In theory my plan doesn't allow tethering, but I've never had an issue with the built-in hotspot. I'm just trying to figure out how your carrier would even know you were using a hotspot versus having data requests come from the phone itself. The traffic should look the same, for the most part.
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Is that the case on a Nexus device or something else? In theory my plan doesn't allow tethering, but I've never had an issue with the built-in hotspot. I'm just trying to figure out how your carrier would even know you were using a hotspot versus having data requests come from the phone itself. The traffic should look the same, for the most part.
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I believe when you tether, your phone creates a secondary data connection pipe for tethering data. Apps like WiFi-Tether spoof this, and can even create an internal proxy server, such that all tethered data will look like on-device mobile browsing data.
My carrier let's me only create one data connection, thus tether is not allowed. However if I insert my SIM into a "MiFi device", then I can "share" the data connection, as only 1 data connection is being established.
I MIGHT BE WRONG, but this is what it looks like is happening in my findings. Hence the use of IPTABLES to re-route.
I'm not sure why AOSP-based custom Roms could never get WiFi tether working, but TouchWiz (TW) based roms could. I assume something in the kernel. However, I need this working badly.
Interesting, I'd never really given the process a detailed consideration but that sounds like a plausible explanation for both how they detect it, how they block it, and how software modifications let you get around it.
I am currently using wifi tether on evo lte on sprint, fine. Thinking of getting nexus 5. Will this app work on it? that link to the other thread was about tmobile and data plans and stock hotspot app. I am interested in wifi tether app with root. What are the settings to make this work on N5?
Thanks
Dungeon47 said:
There is another thread with more discussion on this matter here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674
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Dig through this thread. Somewhere there's a post explaining what to do to stop your carrier from checking if you are tethering. It requires editing a database and changing the proxy to ipv4 instead of ipv6.
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I know there is at least 1 method for bypassing T-Mobile tethering restrictions for the Nexus5
For example: This thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512674&page=8 )
However, are there any other simpler methods that don't require rooting your phone?
T-Mobile's unlimited data plan includes unlimited data for the Nexus5, but not for tethering. T-Mobile gives you 2.5GB tethering hotspot for free, so you can use your Nexus5 to tether. But it appears that not even apps like FoxFi help when you've reached your 2.5GB tethering limit.
I used my Nexus7 tethered to my Nexus5 yesterday, and when i went to a chrome webpage on the tablet, it prompted me to upgrade my tethering plan....
I was stunned.........
First) because I didn't know T-Mobile could track tethering on a Nexus5......... and I still dont exactly understand how they track it...
Second) because even if they could somehow track tethering, I assumed that since I was using another android device, they wouldn't even be able to detect the traffic difference between Nexus5 and Nexus7
Third) because FoxFi didn't work !
Are there any methods (similar to FoxFi) that work? or are T-Mobile tethering restrictions unavoidable unless rooted?
Based on my understanding, Google built something into the Nexus 5 that reports tethering back to the carrier. It's unfortunately but certainly understandable as I'm sure the carriers have been asking for it for a while. The reason this breaks FoxFi as well is that FoxFi seems to use the built-in tethering with a hack to mask traffic. Since the built-in tethering is reporting it as tethering to the carrier anyway, masking the traffic doesn't help.
The modification to settings.db appears to disable that reporting with a single value, a setting that is obviously not normally available to the user. Since apps like FoxFi have been able to use the built-in tethering to work around carrier restrictions in the past, I think you will need to see development on a new app (like the old Wireless Tether for Root Users that predates the built-in tethering) to get around the restrictions without modifying system files.
What bothers me more is that my plan includes tethering and I am still hitting the paywall on my Nexus 5.
Any updates to this?
I have the $20 unlimited and unthrottled 4G data add on, it comes with only 2.5GB of tethering, then I get the upsell message.
try this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581035
Pretty sure that they check more ways than one. They did ask Google to put in a checker (found in the changelogs for official update) but also they check via the header of the packet of info that passes through their towers. Some have had success with just changing the user agent of their browser, but if you are completely stock then I think you have to edit the framework, the sqlite option, and the browser agent. Might be easier to use a custom rom that doesn't have the framework stuff in it. I don't use Tmo anymore, so can't test this stuff out. When I had my S4 on Tmo, I had to use a VPN, custom wifi tether app, and only then could I tether without being sent to the upsell page (my plan at the time did not even include tethering either).
Hey I'm trying to find a way to work around my hotspot tethering limit. I have unlimited data and want to use the most out of it, I have had unlimited data for about 3 weeks now and I have used 200 gigs of data and I want o be able to co next my Xbox and laptop for more than just a day or 2 because I only get 5 gigs of hotspot. So if anyone has a workaround for the tmobile s5 please comment and let me know
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Hey I'm trying to find a way to work around my hotspot tethering limit. I have unlimited data and want to use the most out of it, I have had unlimited data for about 3 weeks now and I have used 200 gigs of data and I want o be able to co next my Xbox and laptop for more than just a day or 2 because I only get 5 gigs of hotspot. So if anyone has a workaround for the tmobile s5 please comment and let me know
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Are you rooted?
Yes via towel root
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Yes via towel root
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter
I use it on my T-Mobile phones. Follow the link in the description for settings. Gotta warn ya though, it might not work without further tweaks. You might need to google up some more specific instructions. The problem with this app (not the app's fault though) is that every phone/brand/ROM is different and needs different settings, and unfortunately these settings don't have descriptions. Plus the author is Italian and his English ain't too good.
You'll probably also have to create a new APN for tethering. Go to your System Settings, More networks, Mobile Networks, Access Point Names, then hit the menu button to add a new APN. Copy everything in the default APN down, then make everything in the new APN exactly the same, but instead of IPv6, use IPv4.
For tethering to just your laptop though, I recommend PdaNet+ (not a root app) and using USB tethering. The reason is that using your phone as a wifi hotspot is a processor and battery hog, and the more it's used, the hotter your phone will get and the more your battery gets used (shortening its overall lifespan). USB tethering however basically turns your phone into a conduit, rather than a rebroadcaster, and won't fry your phone. It works by using a companion program on your computer (also does bluetooth, but it's much slower), and has the option (which you need to use) to "hide tether usage". Another cool feature is you can set it up so text messages will pop up on your computer. The one single issue with USB tethering with PdaNet is with Netflix. If you try to watch something, it'll take you to the page saying your computer doesn't meet the minimum system requirements. Whatever VPN/proxy/whatever that it uses to mask your usage doesn't jive with Microsoft Silverlight, which Netflix uses. The way around this is to disable the "hide tether usage" option when loading a video, and as soon as it starts loading, select "hide tether usage" again, and you're good to go.
The really cool thing is that these two apps work simultaneously. I use PdaNet to USB tether my phone to my laptop (which is plugged into my 42" TV). The same phone is running Wifi Tether Router so I can use my tablet on wifi. Seriously, how cool is that?!? Complete home internet and cell service for $89.08/month (after taxes).
As the title states, is there a method that is working on AT&T H810 phones yet to enable wifi hotspot, either with or without root, on an unlimited data plan? I have seen a few methods for other carriers and for NON unlimited data plans, but unlimited seems to be SOL.
I don't even need the data shared itself, I just need to be able to create a wifi hotspot that my chromecast can connect directly to so that I can mirror my phone screen in my truck. I would not actually be sharing any data usage to the chromecast in my application.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
In theory you would need another device, wouldn't you? I have the unlimited data plan with AT&T (grandfathered) but the device acting as a hotspot doesn't act as a client on it's own network.
I have a chromecast as well so if you'd like to share your connection vision I wouldn't mind trying it out for you.
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I am going to try this soon but will try to use VPN.HT ( I use the service for popcorntime and a few other apps/ devices) app to help secure any data going in or out so hopefully in some way that will help - I still need to read up on if using a VPN on tethering will reduce risks of any problems with carriers .
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In theory you would need another device, wouldn't you? I have the unlimited data plan with AT&T (grandfathered) but the device acting as a hotspot doesn't act as a client on it's own network.
I have a chromecast as well so if you'd like to share your connection vision I wouldn't mind trying it out for you.
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The phone can act as a hotspot and still cast to the Chromecast. You need to setup the phone as a hotspot, then connect another phone/tablet/computer to configure the Chromecast for the phones hotspot WiFi. Once it is setup, you can just fire up the hotspot on your phone, let Chromecast connect, and then cast away.
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Yeah, has anyone found a way around this? I just rooted and FoxFi still doesn't work.
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
Maybe doing this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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This works on AT&T LG4!!! A world of thanx!
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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Could you share full name of that id so i can add on..mine doesn't have
thanks
faizalotai said:
Could you share full name of that id so i can add on..mine doesn't have
thanks
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Mine its not on 852 line, but organize it by name and then you will find it
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Mine its not on 852 line, but organize it by name and then you will find it
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Yes, as op's said search for entitle and none come out, so i guess i have to add it
Nevermind, already add..
Root Wifi tether confirmed working
ajent said:
After rooting I did the sqlite modification, first using selinux to switch to permissive, then use sqlite to edit the 'settings storage - settings.db - system' database, search for 'entitle' set value to 0.
Selinux http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
This is the only way I got it to work, I tried various other methods before this one. I'm on grandfathered unlimited data plan.
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This worked for me too, thank you for the SELinux update - hadn't even thought of that.
I changed the value to 0 and yeah, WI-FI hotspot does activate after reboot, but when i connect to the internet with another device through the G4, I get "Internet unavailable with G4" Anyone else has the same problem?
I have a GS4 and have used the hot spot for a couple of years now. (unlimited data plan). I just bought this AT&T LG G4 and I have been setting it up through my GS4. But I have read this thread and I am not sure if I have found away to unlock the hot spot function with out paying AT&T more money. I really would like what I have with the GS4. My free Hot Spot. Once I have a rock solid way to get this hot spot function to work then I will activate the LG G4, until then... Can anyone point me in a direction I should be looking? All my phones have custom roms on them but as I have been reading so far I am also striking out with custom roms on the LG G4. Thanks for any help.
Worked like a charm! Thank you ajent!!
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Maybe doing this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/lg-g3-d850-unlock-mobile-hotspot-t3049518
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This worked!!!! Thank you!
Worked on H810 5.1 H81010o
confirmed working H810 5.1 as well
confirmed working on 5.11 v10o but anyone tried on marshmallow
Easy solution to LG G4 AT&T hotspot issue
1..Download "Settings Database Editor" apk from play store.
2..Open the application and select system
3..scroll down to "tether entitlement check State and change the number to -1
Having done these, the mobile hotspot of your LG G4 AT&T will work like a miracle.