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[Q] Using wireless tethering on Verizon?

Hey guys, I just switched to Verizon, got a Nexus, and rooted it. I was wondering just how easy is it to get caught by Verizon if I use the wireless tether apk? I'd appreciate it if someone posted their experiences with it. Thanks!
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I use it all the time and have never got an email in the past 2 years, and I use at least 5-10GB a month.

this is the first time i use it constantly . because of the 4G speeds. i havent got a email or a text from them.
before i had it with my incredible but hardly use it, because of the slow 3G speeds.

Alright thanks! This is actually my first experience with android on a phone (other one was CM7 on my Nook Color) and I had just always read that you get lots of sudden charges so its good to have peace of mind.

Sorry for the bump, I've got one more question. Wireless tether seems to give me a much higher data usage reading than the settings app in ICS. After using it a bit it said I used 500kb while the settings app reported that I used 1 KB. Is there a reason for this?
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If you're really stupid about how much you use it, they will catch on but if you're smart about it you can get away with it a lot.
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noob here . I looked around here , but cant find much about installing all these different things. Id like wifi tethering to work . I only need it very seldom but would like to have it when i do . How do you install?
thanks , Dan

What app ans version are you guys running because my Wifi Tether 3.1 pre108 version isnt working

weedahoe said:
What app ans version are you guys running because my Wifi Tether 3.1 pre108 version isnt working
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I am using pre111 and its working fine. Are you rooted?
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Yeah im rooted and running ARHD 2.1.2
I will try pre111. Thanks.

Hmm well I am just running stock 4.0.2 and it runs fine. The only issue is after I turn off wireless tethering the phone crashes. A restart fixes it though.
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Hmm that's odd. Maybe some incompatibility with ARHD? Did you move to pre111?
On a side note, how is ARHD compared to stock?
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I did go to pre111 and got the exact same errors
It could be ARHD related as i thought this also but dont feel like flashing back to stock right now
As for stock v/s ARHD comparison, I wasnt on stock long enough to compare

Alright, so I just flashed ARHD onto my Nexus and wifi tether is still working fine. Did you give it super user permissions?
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Of course i did silly
Im running radio 4.03
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403133

Wifi Tether will not work with 4.03. I consistantly get errors in the startup log. Even worse, when on wifi at home im fine and my signal icons are blue meaning im connected to google servers. But if i disconnect off wifi and use my cellular 3G connection my signal icons stay grey and will not turn blue.
I had to flash back to 4.02 and instantly got blue icons on 3G and now my Wifi Tether works.

USB port is defective??

My brother owns a Samsung Conquer and the phone started prompting to choose what type of connection he wanted (charging,usb ect). It would also turn off and on by itself but do it constantly. I tried resetting it but it still doesn't work. I have tep but on my e4gt. What are my best options? Will Sprint want to charge me for fixing it? Thanks in advance for your POSITIVE suggestions
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radrian92 said:
My brother owns a Samsung Conquer and the phone started prompting to choose what type of connection he wanted (charging,usb ect). It would also turn off and on by itself but do it constantly. I tried resetting it but it still doesn't work. I have tep but on my e4gt. What are my best options? Will Sprint want to charge me for fixing it? Thanks in advance for your POSITIVE suggestions
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Why Is this being asked here?

My Epic Touch did that and I got a replacement... but I had insurance.
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daniel4653 said:
Why Is this being asked here?
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Because the phone doesn't have a forum of its own. Now are you find tell me our what :sly:
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radrian92 said:
Now are you find tell me our what :sly:
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What????? Also YOU probably should look up sprint's policy on servicing devices experiencing hardware failure as opposed to posting nonsense in the wrong forum about a topic that can be better answered by looking at 1. Sprints website 2. Sprint online chat 3. Sprint telephone support (*2 from your sprint device!) or 4. By any employee at a sprint store... just saying... should all of those options fail there's this new thing they tell me the kids are calling "the google's", that may also help...
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Why do you guys have to be such snooty little bags of DICKS? Just answer his damn question. Or nevermind, I will....
Sprint is now packing in an app called Sprint Connection Optimizer on many of the latest OTA updates. This will make it check for the best connection to use in this order: (Wi-Max Market) Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G; (Non-WiMax market): Wi-Fi, 3G. This is an effort to free up capacity on the data network for people who are just stuck on 3G cruise control when they don't realize better connections are available around them, such as WiFi or WiMax. Our 3G network is starting to vomit all over itself, so while we wait for the long-term solution (Network Vision) to roll out, they are using the Sprint Connections Optimizer as a short-term band-aid solution.
Comprende?

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Why do you guys have to be such snooty little bags of DICKS? Just answer his damn question. Or nevermind, I will....
Sprint is now packing in an app called Sprint Connection Optimizer on many of the latest OTA updates. This will make it check for the best connection to use in this order: (Wi-Max Market) Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G; (Non-WiMax market): Wi-Fi, 3G. This is an effort to free up capacity on the data network for people who are just stuck on 3G cruise control when they don't realize better connections are available around them, such as WiFi or WiMax. Our 3G network is starting to vomit all over itself, so while we wait for the long-term solution (Network Vision) to roll out, they are using the Sprint Connections Optimizer as a short-term band-aid solution.
Comprende?
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Awesome!
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MoHoGalore said:
Awesome!
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Ya.... What he said!!!!
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FoxFi FREE WIFI Hotspot [NO ROOT *on some]

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Just thought I'd show this to you guys who have the phone now.
This app is called FoxFi, FoxFI WiFI...get it?...moving on,
As suggested from the title, this app allows you to use your phone as a hotspot access point free of charge; you don't even have to be rooted!
You can get the app down below
Play Store Link:
http://goo.gl/ympcs
If link doesn't work, then go here
Foxfi.com/bin
Status
Verizon - Works fine
AT&T - Works fine
T-Mobile - Not working (from what I've seen)
Sprint - Not working
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Thanks.. Giving a go now
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Thanks! Gonna give it a try tomorrow.
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Come on you all, give the OP's some thanks for providing info, it doesn't need to be 50 people, but some for sure
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didn't work on my lg p500
because it turns off the 3g connection when I enable tethering.
but I think it's a ROM issue.
I have 2.2.1 installed on my lg p500, and I'd like to share my internet connection with a samsung galaxy tab (honeycomb 3.2).
With an other application (Wifi Theter) I can act as an hotspot, as I want, but my galaxy tab can't see the wifi network available. other devices can, I can connect from my notebook, as an example.
So, I assume the problem is on the galaxy tab.
galaxy tab can connect to other wireless networks, but can "see" the one provided by wifi theter.
Anyone knows I to solve this?
thanks in advance for any help
Joao

anyone get this to work? it worked fine on my epic 4g touch. i've tried rebooting afterwards, all machines, upgraded to the latest version and still no luck.

pokerjv said:
anyone get this to work? it worked fine on my epic 4g touch. i've tried rebooting afterwards, all machines, upgraded to the latest version and still no luck.
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I use FoxFi everyday on my Motorola Photon 4G with no issues, actually it solved my issue of motorola creating adhoc. Its a great app! Now just waiting on my GSIII
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jcor said:
because it turns off the 3g connection when I enable tethering.
but I think it's a ROM issue.
I have 2.2.1 installed on my lg p500, and I'd like to share my internet connection with a samsung galaxy tab (honeycomb 3.2).
With an other application (Wifi Theter) I can act as an hotspot, as I want, but my galaxy tab can't see the wifi network available. other devices can, I can connect from my notebook, as an example.
So, I assume the problem is on the galaxy tab.
galaxy tab can connect to other wireless networks, but can "see" the one provided by wifi theter.
Anyone knows I to solve this?
thanks in advance for any help
Joao
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The reason FoxFi shuts off your 3g connection is because it turns on the wifi radio to use for hotspot access around the security in your phone.
As far as Wifi Tether goes, are you broadcasting in adhoc mode?

I just gave this app a go. It looks like everything setup just fine on the phone but when I try to connect with my windows 7 laptop I get a "cannot connect" error. I think it's trying to use an ad hoc connection type. I don't think ICS supports ad hoc tethering. Could someone with a gingerbread phone could give this a try? If it works on a gingerbread phone then it's probably an ad hoc issue.
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Thanks for pointer.
It is foxfi.com/bin
I just made it work with GS3 via bluetooth, hotspot mode did not work for some reason.
Will do for VPN for now, since stock GC3 wont work with IPSEC alone...

Hiro14 said:
I just gave this app a go. It looks like everything setup just fine on the phone but when I try to connect with my windows 7 laptop I get a "cannot connect" error. I think it's trying to use an ad hoc connection type. I don't think ICS supports ad hoc tethering. Could someone with a gingerbread phone could give this a try? If it works on a gingerbread phone then it's probably an ad hoc issue.
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I'm currently on the Moto Photon 4G with gingerbread, still waiting in the wind for my 32 gig GSIII to come in the mail.
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Qbking77 just posted a video on how to get the wifi hot spot working on the SGS3. Take a look.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726558
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Eh, this is easier
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apk?
play says my device is not compatible (sprint blocking tethering type apps)
Anyway to have the apk uploaded??
edit: duh ... http://foxfi.com/bin/ is the address to download the app.

Yep^......
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Just got my pebble blue in the mail, will see if I can get this to work. Crosses fingers
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From FoxFi site...
Installation instructions (for Sprint Users):
1. Make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked in phone Settings (under Applications or Developer).
2. Tap on the following links to download the apk file for FoxFi.
3. From phone notifications select the downloaded file. This will install FoxFi.
FoxFi latest version: 1.91.3
http://foxfi.com/bin/FoxFiRelease.apk
*Support for the new Galaxy S3 and the new ICS update for Epic Touch are being worked on. Should be compatible soon in a future update.

Anyone still having issues? or is it all good
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Tried it today worked great with a 4s

Have to for an update to support the GSIII
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sykotc said:
Have to for an update to support the GSIII
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Worked on my gs3

I want to use wifi calling on my AT&T s4, can load Tmobile ROM into my AT&T S4

I want to use wifi calling on my AT&T s4, can load Tmobile ROM into my AT&T S4
I want to use wifi calling on my AT&T s4, can I load Tmobile ROM into my AT&T S4 to use WIFI Calling?
thx

The short answer is no.
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And to add, it's not a software deal. It's hardware/firmware related.

jzun223 said:
The short answer is no.
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the long answer is:
"No; no you can't."

The a$$hat answer is "sure, go ahead!"
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It's not the hardware on your S4, it's just ATT doesn't have the protocol enabled. If you have weak or no signal at home or office, you can try Google voice and pair it with Talkatone or GrooveIP or Mo+ etc etc...

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trulegend said:
I want to use wifi calling on my AT&T s4, can I load Tmobile ROM into my AT&T S4 to use WIFI Calling?
thx
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Let me elaborate. The feature is specific to genuine T-Mobile subscribers (MVNOs like SimpleMobile and Family Mobile are out of luck). The program IIRC checks against the SIM to make sure it's genuine T-Mobile, and IIRC it connects to servers specific to T-Mobile at the backend.

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Let me elaborate. The feature is specific to genuine T-Mobile subscribers (MVNOs like SimpleMobile and Family Mobile are out of luck). The program IIRC checks against the SIM to make sure it's genuine T-Mobile, and IIRC it connects to servers specific to T-Mobile at the backend.
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What if I use a T-Mobile Custom rom with a AT&T S4, Im a T-Mobile customer, can I still use wifi calling since i have it enabled it in my plan?

LancerEvoDrifter said:
What if I use a T-Mobile Custom rom with a AT&T S4, Im a T-Mobile customer, can I still use wifi calling since i have it enabled it in my plan?
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Yes as long as it is a TouchWiz Rom.
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Let me elaborate. The feature is specific to genuine T-Mobile subscribers (MVNOs like SimpleMobile and Family Mobile are out of luck). The program IIRC checks against the SIM to make sure it's genuine T-Mobile, and IIRC it connects to servers specific to T-Mobile at the backend.
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Yes as long as it is a TouchWiz Rom.
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We have winners! A T-Mobile customer with an AT&T S4 can most assuredly use a T-Mobile TW ROM and take full advantage of WiFi calling... Otherwise, no.

Basically repeating what other said... You CAN, but ONLY if you flash a T-Mobile TW based rom.
If you were expecting to use Wifi calling with an AT&T based rom, the short, medium and long answer is.... No.
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lordcheeto03 said:
We have winners! A T-Mobile customer with an AT&T S4 can most assuredly use a T-Mobile TW ROM and take full advantage of WiFi calling... Otherwise, no.
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So if I load a t-mobile ROM on at&t phone I should be able to use wifi calling. But does anyone know how to load t-mobile frimware on at&t note 3?

mrv427 said:
So if I load a t-mobile ROM on at&t phone I should be able to use wifi calling. But does anyone know how to load t-mobile frimware on at&t note 3?
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You have to be a Tmobile customer, because the Tmobile sim and a Tmobile TW ROM are both required to have Wi-Fi calling.
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mrv427 said:
So if I load a t-mobile ROM on at&t phone I should be able to use wifi calling. But does anyone know how to load t-mobile frimware on at&t note 3?
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If you meet all the previously mentioned qualifications for WiFi calling to work then yes it will most assuredly work. As far as the Note 3 question goes; try browsing the Note 3 forums... they'd be much better equipped to give you a correct answer than in the S4 forum. I'm sure the topic has been discussed over there and a simple search would point you in the right direction.

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You have to be a Tmobile customer, because the Tmobile sim and a Tmobile TW ROM are both required to have Wi-Fi calling.
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I'm thinking of trying out tmobile. I know I need to unlock my note 3. Then flash tmobile frimware. But I've been told that the tmobile
Phones are the only ones that call use wifi calling. I'm sure if I can fully unlock it flash it I can use it on both.

Tmobile Update

Seeing as how the Sprint, Att, and Verizon S4 got tgere updates in consecutive days. We should be getting it tomorrow Apps to SD and wifi calling
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I really hope we do. But why are we last? I remember last year the S3 got the JB update from t mobile really quickly. I was on MetroPCS at the time (i know it sucks, but i needed unlimited everything).

I winder what were getting in the update it seems everyone got different stuff.
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ktetreault14 said:
D Apps to SD and wifi calling
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What do you mean wifi-calling? My S4 with MDL baseband already has wifi calling.

trying yr luck said:
What do you mean wifi-calling? My S4 with MDL baseband already has wifi calling.
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I mean the only way to get apps to sd is use a non tmobile rom. Tmobile roms are the only way to get wifi calling. See where im going with this?
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Better be careful. I've heard Samsung is starting to lock the bootloader in the new firmwares.

BoboBrazil said:
Better be careful. I've heard Samsung is starting to lock the bootloader in the new firmwares.
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this will never be an issue :silly:

BoboBrazil said:
Better be careful. I've heard Samsung is starting to lock the bootloader in the new firmwares.
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Those s4 variants were also shipped with locked bootloaders.

In case you don't have it yet, call record. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344674 Verified working by a buddy of mine, I'm using a rom that already has call record.

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Better be careful. I've heard Samsung is starting to lock the bootloader in the new firmwares.
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Funny. Welcome to XDA. :laugh:

...And no update. T-Mobile S3 got its 4.1 update weeks after Sprint got theirs.

Bout ready to say screw tmobile and jump over to Verizon. They always get there updates first.
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I'm confused. I already have Wi-Fi calling.
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I just flashed an international 9505 ROM and run ktoonez kernel on my tmo s4.... Not waiting on tmo to do what I can figure out to do myself because of the devs over here
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Bout ready to say screw tmobile and jump over to Verizon. They always get there updates first.
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I disagree here. I had an HTC thunderbolt before the S4 and it took them forever to get 4.0 eventhough every similar phone already had it on other carriers.

With all the custom ROMs out, really? A *lack* of an update is reason to switch carriers?
Obviously, I'm not putting enough weight on my ROM when picking a carrier.

driodman98 said:
I disagree here. I had an HTC thunderbolt before the S4 and it took them forever to get 4.0 eventhough every similar phone already had it on other carriers.
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And lets not even forget the Galaxy Nexus fiasco.....

And, we didn't get it. I chatted with t mobile and called them and they all said no updates around this time.

This is my shocked face.
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This is my shocked face.
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Too funny!!!
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