play as a wifi hotspot - Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i have the 800at rooted play and i can't get it to tether wifi. i can tether via usb but the play settings doesn't allow wifi.
when i change the settings to allow phone to use the play as a wifi hotspot, it says to call att provider.
i've tried a few apps and they don't seem to work. any suggestions would help.

legacygt777 said:
i have the 800at rooted play and i can't get it to tether wifi. i can tether via usb but the play settings doesn't allow wifi.
when i change the settings to allow phone to use the play as a wifi hotspot, it says to call att provider.
i've tried a few apps and they don't seem to work. any suggestions would help.
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Maybe because your provider doesn't allow you to? That seem correct to me. Your plan has to support wifi hotspot.

chery2k said:
Maybe because your provider doesn't allow you to? That seem correct to me. Your plan has to support wifi hotspot.
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Thought there might be a way since my phone is rooted.

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[Q] How can I turn on portable hotspot?

Hi,
I'm wondering what's the step I should do to turn on my hotspot? I mean to do this on a rooted phone.
Also, is there any app is easy to uninstall those ATT customized apps? I just want a clean S3
Thanks
Dennis0201 said:
Hi,
I'm wondering what's the step I should do to turn on my hotspot? I mean to do this on a rooted phone.
Also, is there any app is easy to uninstall those ATT customized apps? I just want a clean S3
Thanks
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It turns out I can use ES file explorer to uninstall those I don't want.
But how can I change the setup like to turn on hotspot?
Thanks
Better yet what's the best underground app to not get caught. Another thread explained that att had a lock on all tether apps on google play.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium
sdlopez83 said:
Better yet what's the best underground app to not get caught. Another thread explained that att had a lock on all tether apps on google play.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium
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Sorry I'm kind of lost here.
Do you mean I can't change the setup on my rooted S3? All I want is to make my ATT S3 become a hotspot, however I'm using the 3G data plan so I'm not able to turn it on.
Thanks
Dennis0201 said:
Sorry I'm kind of lost here.
Do you mean I can't change the setup on my rooted S3? All I want is to make my ATT S3 become a hotspot, however I'm using the 3G data plan so I'm not able to turn it on.
Thanks
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You can try FoxFi. Can't post the link yet but it was mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28861305&postcount=19
Otherwise you'll need to root your phone and install a separate app or ROM to enable the tethering.
I don't recall ever seeing one that DIDN'T have the option to turn on WiFi tethering (hotspot) in Settings > Wireless and Networks > More Settings > Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. What sdlopez was saying is that whether you use that option, or you use an app from Google Play that allows you to turn it on, AT&T will more than likely see that you're tethering and force you onto their plan that allows tethering.
elementaldragon said:
I don't recall ever seeing one that DIDN'T have the option to turn on WiFi tethering (hotspot) in Settings > Wireless and Networks > More Settings > Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. What sdlopez was saying is that whether you use that option, or you use an app from Google Play that allows you to turn it on, AT&T will more than likely see that you're tethering and force you onto their plan that allows tethering.
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Yes, there is a hotspot option but AT&T block it since I only apply 3g data plan.
I check with my wife's S3(no root) and FoxFi is blocked already. Even with my S3(CM10) this app can't work either. I assume it's because of my carrier?
Well, it looks like I have to stick with CM10 cuz it's able to turn on hotspot easily at system setting.
Right now I'm wondering will AT&T know that I'm using customized rom to enable hotspot which is supposed not allowed?
Thanks.

[Q] mobile hotspot not working

I live in Jamaica (I'm using a T999 here) and my network allows me to tether free. The problem is when I try to turn on tethering and mobile hotspot it just turns itself off without even trying to connect. When I had my BlackBerry, I would just enter the apn settings and I was good from there. Do I need to get a app just to tehter?
You may try WIFI Tether in the play store. It's free.
At the same time, if you flashed JBFrost ROM, you can just toggle the Mobile Data on the pull down.
Good luck. I'm giving away free good luck to everyone for the holiday spirit lolz
frazbox said:
I live in Jamaica (I'm using a T999 here) and my network allows me to tether free. The problem is when I try to turn on tethering and mobile hotspot it just turns itself off without even trying to connect. When I had my BlackBerry, I would just enter the apn settings and I was good from there. Do I need to get a app just to tehter?
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so i tried wireless tether and foxfi, and both cant get me to share my data.
foxfi showed that it connected, but when i tried to connect my tablet I got network timed out.
wireless tether says it got an error trying to connect.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1992948
Wifi tether app.
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that doesn't work either...
frazbox said:
that doesn't work either...
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I have the exact problem,my phone is unlocked and outside USA, Did you find a solution?, all I can find is solutions for the redirect page.

[Q] WiFi Tether enable or working app?

Hey all,
Does anyone have a wifi tethering app suggestion? or specific settings to set on a particular app to get wifi tethering working?
I'm rooted using MotoChopper. I tried WiFi Tether for Root Users and I can get the app to start just fine but my the network doesn't appear to be broadcasting as I can't see it on any other devices.
I can't use the built in hotspot feature because it's not enabled on my plan.
I understand it's early in the development stages for the SGS4 but just seeing if anyone has a workaround for the time being.
Thanks,
n64kps
n64kps said:
Hey all,
Does anyone have a wifi tethering app suggestion? or specific settings to set on a particular app to get wifi tethering working?
I'm rooted using MotoChopper. I tried WiFi Tether for Root Users and I can get the app to start just fine but my the network doesn't appear to be broadcasting as I can't see it on any other devices.
I can't use the built in hotspot feature because it's not enabled on my plan.
I understand it's early in the development stages for the SGS4 but just seeing if anyone has a workaround for the time being.
Thanks,
n64kps
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Some strings need to be edited in the framework to change where the traffic get directed to so T-Mobile doesn't see you are tethering. Then you will be able to use the native app/toggle.
n64kps said:
Hey all,
Does anyone have a wifi tethering app suggestion? or specific settings to set on a particular app to get wifi tethering working?
I'm rooted using MotoChopper. I tried WiFi Tether for Root Users and I can get the app to start just fine but my the network doesn't appear to be broadcasting as I can't see it on any other devices.
I can't use the built in hotspot feature because it's not enabled on my plan.
I understand it's early in the development stages for the SGS4 but just seeing if anyone has a workaround for the time being.
Thanks,
n64kps
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+1 - also hunting this feature - no foriegn devices on the network at the office, so tethering is my only option to get me some sweet sweet data to my laptop
or if u cant wait u can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063043
XeoNoX said:
or if u cant wait u can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063043
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any simple app suggestion?
Do you need "wifi" tethering?
If not, PDAnet for me via bluetooth and usb.
plexwang said:
any simple app suggestion?
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according to the OP in the following post this works http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266007&highlight=tether
try foxfi: http://foxfi.com
+1 for Foxfi, i have paid version and its good to go
nismo35 said:
+1 for Foxfi, i have paid version and its good to go
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does it provide free tethering? or are you on a tethering data plan?
Is it possible to redirect all tethered traffic through a VPN and therefore circumvent t-mobiles tether detection?
E.g. set up an SSH tunnel with port forwarding on the phone and then set your phone as a proxy server on your PC?
Or, if t-mobile only uses user-agent detection, can you simply use a VPN directly from your PC? As all traffic is then encrypted, t-mobile should no longer be able to identify its origin.
im on my unlimited plan, and the free version is limited to a small bandwidth limit. 8 bucks for the full version and no additional fees.

[Q] Devices don't see Wifi Tether Rotuer Hotspot after Lollipop update

Hi There
First post!
I have a Note 3 on T-mobile.
So I had rooted kitkat using this method: http://www.galaxynote3update.com/root-tmobile-galaxy-note-3-sm-n900t-no-knox-counter-trip/ and had been using Wifi Tether router to have unlimited tethering while i'm at work.
I used this method to get to the new lollipop when it became available for my phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...icial-lollipop-n900tuvufob5-t-mobile-t3046295
and now Wifi Tether Router runs, enables the hotspot, but none of my devices can see the hotspot. I've tried the SQL thing, and someone suggested trying to set the encryption to Open instead of WPA2, but that doesn't work either.
anyone else having this issue or have a fix?
gohanrocs12 said:
Hi There
First post!
I have a Note 3 on T-mobile.
So I had rooted kitkat using this method: http://www.galaxynote3update.com/root-tmobile-galaxy-note-3-sm-n900t-no-knox-counter-trip/ and had been using Wifi Tether router to have unlimited tethering while i'm at work.
I used this method to get to the new lollipop when it became available for my phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...icial-lollipop-n900tuvufob5-t-mobile-t3046295
and now Wifi Tether Router runs, enables the hotspot, but none of my devices can see the hotspot. I've tried the SQL thing, and someone suggested trying to set the encryption to Open instead of WPA2, but that doesn't work either.
anyone else having this issue or have a fix?
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Hey, i managed to get it working by changing the SSID. For some reason keeping the SSID i used before the Lollipop update wouldn't let it be seen.
Pls am having the same problem... How did u resolve yours Mr gohanrocs12.. How did u change ur ssid?
Ssid is the name that identifies your wifi network, like Netgear 77, or Lynksys. It's typically the name your network wifi router comes with when you take it out of the box and set it up.
You access it with a computer based settings program that comes with the router allowing you to change settings on your router. .
Pp.
Now UV got me in a maze.. Pls can u gv me a good link on how to do the work.. M not really a tech guru mate... Thanks
jiggah100 said:
Now UV got me in a maze.. Pls can u gv me a good link on how to do the work.. M not really a tech guru mate... Thanks
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Try Google and youtube, you will find a bunch of stuff on it. Use your brand of WiFi router in search to get more specific answers.
Pp.
jiggah100 said:
Now UV got me in a maze.. Pls can u gv me a good link on how to do the work.. M not really a tech guru mate... Thanks
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uninstall tether app, reboot, reinstall. tether app drained my hotspot data on my plan after flashing stock lollipop.
@ bigred850 pls how and which section of my device will I find the tether app man... Thanks a lot

Foxi (or any other) tether app work?

Hey everyone, can anyone with the Verizon Z Play test Foxfi to see if hotspot tether work, or if you know of any other way or app. I really want to pick this phone up but I really would like to be able to use hotspot. Thank you.
Hotspot is built in. Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot
jon7701 said:
Hotspot is built in. Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Tethering & portable hotspot
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Correct, but what I'm asking is on Verizon one is required to pay for the hotspot feature and I am looking for a way around that....until root is available.
stay-down said:
Correct, but what I'm asking is on Verizon one is required to pay for the hotspot feature and I am looking for a way around that....until root is available.
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I dont know of anyway around that without root or an app... and I also dont know any wifi tethering apps that work without root. There might be an app, but i've never had to look.
jon7701 said:
I dont know of anyway around that without root or an app... and I also dont know any wifi tethering apps that work without root. There might be an app, but i've never had to look.
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OK thanks.
Foxfi and PDAnet work on devices that have no root, but I just haven't heard yet if they work on the Moto Z Play, as sometimes certain devices will not work. Example: HTC 10
You can tether via Bluetooth too. Maybe thats a work-around for being charged for wifi tethering?
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FoxFi and Pdanet not working on my device (Brazil international) - Android System UI crashing and restarting. Builtin hotspot working fine.
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Uninstalled FoxFi. Now PdaNet+ hotspot is working.
Bazoocaze said:
FoxFi and Pdanet not working on my device (Brazil international) - Android System UI crashing and restarting. Builtin hotspot working fine.
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Uninstalled FoxFi. Now PdaNet+ hotspot is working.
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Thank you for the responses!

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