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Enabling Hotspot on ATT phones used to be as easy as freezing tether manager via Titanium Backup.
It seems with the GS3 on stock ICS this isn't enough...
I've also tried Wifi Tether Manager but still the sharing evades me.
A few threads mention the issue but I'd like to condense the issue to one place.
Any success stories or proven processes?
Preferred solutions found & tested
As the originator of this question, I hate having to read through oodles of pages of diversions just to find if a suitable answer was found.
So I reserved the first reply so I could summarize developments and solutions in this post. Here are the worthy options found so far.
(If you have additional solutions please post them and I'll add them to this post.
jnadke said:
Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
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Obsessive said:
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
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FoxFi seems to have been the solution for me (AT&T customer running a GS3). I was able to create a Wifi Hotspot and connect my laptop plus another Android phone, then surf the net on all 3 devices at the same time! I didn't clock the speed but it seemed to be at least a decent broadband response.
FoxFi doesn't require any significant tweaking, like Wifi Tether does.
I had a rather at length discussion today with advanced tech support at Samsung. He told me AT&T requested data traffic to be manipulated so tethering wasn't possible. He was trying to assure me it was VERIZON who encrypted the bootloader, and he used AT&T as the example of what their customers asked for from them.
How true it is, is another issue all together.
why would you reserve a post in a "question" thread?
anyways, i hate "wifi" tethering since the phone gets extremely hot. and it drains the battery quickly and connection isn't as solid. so this is why i prefer a "wired" tether. i just carry my usb wire around with me and i plug it into my computer when i need to tether. I downloaded "Tether" app from www.clockworkmod.com which let's you tether using a wired connection. it works completely fine for me. I even have Tasker set up to when I plug my phone into my PC, my phone automatically opens the Tether app and loads it waiting for me to "accept". if i don't wanna tether, i simply hit "Home" or "Back". simple as that.
Benefits to wired tether are:
phone doesn't get hot
battery doesn't die. in fact, it charges the phone
connection is solid
secured connection
only user using it
Lieu10ant said:
why would you reserve a post in a "question" thread?
anyways, i hate "wifi" tethering since the phone gets extremely hot. and it drains the battery quickly and connection isn't as solid. so this is why i prefer a "wired" tether. i just carry my usb wire around with me and i plug it into my computer when i need to tether. I downloaded "Tether" app from www.clockworkmod.com which let's you tether using a wired connection. it works completely fine for me. I even have Tasker set up to when I plug my phone into my PC, my phone automatically opens the Tether app and loads it waiting for me to "accept". if i don't wanna tether, i simply hit "Home" or "Back". simple as that.
Benefits to wired tether are:
phone doesn't get hot
battery doesn't die. in fact, it charges the phone
connection is solid
secured connection
only user using it
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The Clockworkmod Tether app you referenced is not available for my GS3. Play only allows it to download on one of my 5 android models.
Can you confirm that you are using it with a GS3 running stock ICS?
what? dude just go to www.clockworkmod.com and all the info is there. or just download it from here:
http://download.clockworkmod.com/tether/Tether.apk
FoxFi
I've wifi-tethered, unrooted, with FoxFi with no issues.
I've also tethered with a USB cable just fine using PDANet on the phone with the PDANet Windows application (again unrooted).
No issues.
perigee said:
I've wifi-tethered, unrooted, with FoxFi with no issues.
I've also tethered with a USB cable just fine using PDANet on the phone with the PDANet Windows application (again unrooted).
No issues.
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I'm assuming you're using an AT&T GSIII? If so, how did you manage to get FoxFi on it? Apparently AT&T is now blocking it from the Play Store along with Sprint. I can't install it from the web, either...my devices are grayed out and it says it's not available on my carrier.
I'd rather not root my GSIII yet and FoxFi sounds like just the ticket.
KentuckyHouse said:
I'm assuming you're using an AT&T GSIII? If so, how did you manage to get FoxFi on it? Apparently AT&T is now blocking it from the Play Store along with Sprint. I can't install it from the web, either...my devices are grayed out and it says it's not available on my carrier.
I'd rather not root my GSIII yet and FoxFi sounds like just the ticket.
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Yes, at&t ... Not sure what to tell you, it installed fine for me and when I login via the web Play Store, it says it's compatible with all my devices.
Maybe the apk is available somewhere. Since at&t didn't block unknown sources, you should be able to install it.
So is there a safe way to tether natively (wired or wireless)? May it be loading another rom (AOKP or AOSP). I have no problem using a vpn on the pc side.
If I use foxfi or another workaround from the stock touchwiz will AT&T be able to track my tethering and shut down my unlimited plan? It would be useful to use tethering but I don't want to risk them finding it. If I root and use another method will they be able to find out?
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Yes, at&t ... Not sure what to tell you, it installed fine for me and when I login via the web Play Store, it says it's compatible with all my devices.
Maybe the apk is available somewhere. Since at&t didn't block unknown sources, you should be able to install it.
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Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
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Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
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Try WiFi on with no SIM in the Nexus.
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KentuckyHouse said:
Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
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Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
I also figured out how to get FoxFi back in the market.
First remove your SIM Card and reboot. Connct over WiFi only.
Go to application settings and Clear Data from both "Google Framework Services" and "Play Store"
Reboot
Go back to the Play Store and you should see FoxFi now. If for some reason you get a cannot connect message in the Play store, go back and clear your data for the Play store again and try again.
AT&T must have just blocked FoxFi from the Play Store within the last day... I got it from the Play Store on Friday 7/13.
Is it permissible to post the .apk here?
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
My preferred solution!
jnadke said:
Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
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Obsessive said:
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
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FoxFi seems to have been the solution for me (AT&T customer running a GS3). I was able to create a Wifi Hotspot and connect my laptop plus another Android phone, then surf the net on all 3 devices at the same time! I didn't clock the speed but it seemed to be at least a decent broadband response.
FoxFi doesn't require any significant tweaking, like Wifi Tether does.
Just downloaded foxfi from the market on att
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Hello, I've been trying to figure out how would I get wifi tethering to work on Paranoid Android. I've been searching now and I found a thread to download it and such. I read the changelog and I noticed this above v1.2
"-Wifi Tethering doesnt works, but USB/Bluetooth works fine"
Has this been fixed on the newest version? I really want to download Paranoid Android on my phone but one of the things that I NEED are USB and Wifi Tethering, because USB and Wifi Tethering are the only ways I can access the internet on my PC/Game Systems/etc... This ROM seems so cool too, but I can't download it if Wifi tethering won't work.
Oh, and if you want to know what phone I have in case of any reason, I have the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Toro).
Thanks.
Godson777 said:
Hello, I've been trying to figure out how would I get wifi tethering to work on Paranoid Android. I've been searching now and I found a thread to download it and such. I read the changelog and I noticed this above v1.2
"-Wifi Tethering doesnt works, but USB/Bluetooth works fine"
Has this been fixed on the newest version? I really want to download Paranoid Android on my phone but one of the things that I NEED are USB and Wifi Tethering, because USB and Wifi Tethering are the only ways I can access the internet on my PC/Game Systems/etc... This ROM seems so cool too, but I can't download it if Wifi tethering won't work.
Oh, and if you want to know what phone I have in case of any reason, I have the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Toro).
Thanks.
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I'm running PA on my GNexus and wifi tether works flawlessly, I've not tried USB tether but the option is there and I've no reason to suspect it won't work.
PA is a great ROM, make a nandroid and flash it, you have nothing to lose. :good:
be4con said:
I'm running PA on my GNexus and wifi tether works flawlessly, I've not tried USB tether but the option is there and I've no reason to suspect it won't work.
PA is a great ROM, make a nandroid and flash it, you have nothing to lose. :good:
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be4con, how would I be able to use wifi tethering? Would Wifi Tether for Root users work? (This one. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list) I've tried using it but it doesn't seem to work, is there another way I can tether via Wifi?
Godson777 said:
be4con, how would I be able to use wifi tethering? Would Wifi Tether for Root users work? (This one. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list) I've tried using it but it doesn't seem to work, is there another way I can tether via Wifi?
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You don't need a third party app, I'm just using the built in JB wifi tethering.
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be4con said:
You don't need a third party app, I'm just using the built in JB wifi tethering.
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How do I do that? I don't know how to do it? Will verizon charge me and give me a 2GB cap? I'm used to using that app, so I don't know how to tether via wifi. >.<
be4con said:
You don't need a third party app, I'm just using the built in JB wifi tethering.
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So, I just go on settings and use the systems wifi tethering? Will verizon notice I'm doing that and charge me for that? Thats my only problem too, the third party app that I use doesn't charge me or anything. So, won't using the normal tether on the settings menu (while on Paranoid Android) cause verizon to charge me for that feature? Please answer ASAP.
Whilst I was on stock I tried and failed to use the 3rd party app I had prev used on GB to tether so I think it is a JB issue rather than a PA one.
Regardless of how you tether you will use data and incur data charges from Verizon. That may or may not be against your contract rules. Your 3rd party app was still using data which Verizon will have been charging you for.
To tether on JB you go to settings > wireless and networks > more... > tethering and portable hotspot.
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Whilst I was on stock I tried and failed to use the 3rd party app I had prev used on GB to tether so I think it is a JB issue rather than a PA one.
Regardless of how you tether you will use data and incur data charges from Verizon. That may or may not be against your contract rules. Your 3rd party app was still using data which Verizon will have been charging you for.
To tether on JB you go to settings > wireless and networks > more... > tethering and portable hotspot.
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What I ment was Verizon has a extra service for making a wifi hotspot, that you'd have to pay monthly. So it sucks actually, I don't want to be paying for two services. The third party app actually bypasses it or something, because it works fine without Verizon noticing. But, again, I don't want to be paying for two services.
I can't really answer that question then, though I don't see how the JB tethering will work any differently to the 3rd party app in that respect.
Maybe someone on Verizon will be able to confirm, or you could just try it and see.
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I've tried lots of threads that said the only way to get free tethering on the s3 is (tmovile) is by rooting then installing "root users tethering" application.
I followed instructions and used "generic ICS" mode - this worked for my first couple attempts at connecting to tmobile tethering... but now it just doesn't work at all - and only in about 1 in ten time it says it is in tether mode is there ever even a wifi signal to pick up - and when it does pick up most of the time now it wont connect (says internet connection problem on PC)
are there any roms that offer this functionality as standard? or any other foolproof apps?
thanks
I'm rooted on stock and have found no working method.
chadlondon said:
I've tried lots of threads that said the only way to get free tethering on the s3 is (tmovile) is by rooting then installing "root users tethering" application.
I followed instructions and used "generic ICS" mode - this worked for my first couple attempts at connecting to tmobile tethering... but now it just doesn't work at all - and only in about 1 in ten time it says it is in tether mode is there ever even a wifi signal to pick up - and when it does pick up most of the time now it wont connect (says internet connection problem on PC)
are there any roms that offer this functionality as standard? or any other foolproof apps?
thanks
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You must choose the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE) option in profile. It will then work great.
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I don't care about Wireless Tethering since it I'm the only one connecting to it through my computer so I just use Easy Tether which even works if you're not rooted.
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I use "wifi tether" from the play store and it works fine.
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Is there a way to use the native tetherkng option yet? On the S2, it was as easy as freezing TetheringProvisions app. Any luck for the S3?
I use wifi tether for root users under generic ics profile and it works fine for me. I have to restart the phone each time i use it though, not sure why.
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You must choose the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE) option in profile. It will then work great.
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+1. Works fine.
Easy Tether which even works if you're not rooted.
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What is this ? Is this via USB?
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What is this ? Is this via USB?
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Yes, it is USB. I've been using it since I had the Mytouch 3G. I don't see a need in using WiFi tether unless you are sharing it with other people or using a Tablet. If you are using a PC then I don't see why you wouldn't want to use USB tethering since it doesn't use any battery power.
Rooted using wifi tether and works no problems. Sometimes i do need to restart wifi tether to get the signal. I am using galaxy nexus (gsm) as the profile.
Mine works. Here's a the tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802491
Hope this helps.
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So no one got the native app to work? We must use an aftermarket app?
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So no one got the native app to work? We must use an aftermarket app?
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i believe all the carriers make you pay to use the native wifi tethering.. I use foxfi and it seems to work fine for me. it's on the play store.
TMO gave me free tethering but it would only work with the TMO tethering app (throttled), not with any other app. After I rooted the other apps worked fine and the root tether app is much faster then the TMO app.
Cool. Thanks guys
ClockWorkMod
First, you will need to download the ClockWorkMod tethering app.
Then, you will need to download the driver for your PC. You can download the driver onto your phone open the file on your PC by connecting your phone to the USB. It pretty much walks you through everything to get started. Takes less than ten minutes and voila, you're online. I searched forever to find this and just discovered it. Now all I need is hotspot so I can use this with my Chromebook. Here is the link to download the driver clockworkmod.com/tether/drivers
Just click Samsung drivers and it will download.
It works great. The only thing that I have noticed that may be a problem is that I got kicked off once. I just started using it so I'm not sure if it happens often, but all I had to do to get it back on was turn off the app on my phone, and on my PC then turn it on from my phone and then click start on my PC.
It's only a trial version, but the full version can be purchased directly from the app once the trial runs out for $4.99. Hope this helps! Enjoy!
Samsung galaxy S3 T-mobile Nonrooted
Ok I am new to tethering since I have always used Comcast....
I have the unlimited data plan from Tmo.... Unlimited data plan comes with 500mb of free tether.... soon enough it will run out... I need to make sure my tether works AND make sure if I do these methods they won't find out I'm tethering....
I just wanted to clarify my question...
So how do I go about this....? as of now my phone is not rooted but it will be if need be....
Everything online is telling me to root my phone and use 30934983458 different apps... if anyone is kind enough can someone explain please how this process works (I am not a noob with phones just with tethering)
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
First thing that I am going to do today when my phone arrives is to install Foxfi. No root required
riceatusc said:
First thing that I am going to do today when my phone arrives is to install Foxfi. No root required
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I tried foxfi too. It never enabled wifi tethering. It would just sit there saying it was enabling but never would.
necrodiety said:
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
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I use wifi tether and works great, but also I have root...., I use my 10" Xoom as my navigation unit in the truck, so tethering to my LOG for local searches and stuff works like a charm.
there is no WFI HOTSPOT in settings?
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there is no WFI HOTSPOT in settings?
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Not sure about the North American versions, but mine certainly does. Quick toggle in the notification shade.
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should be in settings.. dont remember where exactly because i sold my old phone to buy this awesome phone..and my upcoming awesome phone will be delivered this week..
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Not sure about the North American versions, but mine certainly does. Quick toggle in the notification shade.
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The North American ATT version does not have a hotspot button in that drop down menu. Also, because it's ATT you have to pay extra for tethering. The solution I listed above is for those that want to run the hotspot without paying ATT extra to do it.
And an update on Foxfi: Apparently our phone and the SG3 use similar chipsets for network connectivity. Unfortunately, the latest version of Foxfi does not work with the SG3 or our phone for mobile hotspot. You can use the bluetooth DUN instead. Hopefully they will put out an update to add the right drivers.
necrodiety said:
The North American ATT version does not have a hotspot button in that drop down menu. Also, because it's ATT you have to pay extra for tethering. The solution I listed above is for those that want to run the hotspot without paying ATT extra to do it.
And an update on Foxfi: Apparently our phone and the SG3 use similar chipsets for network connectivity. Unfortunately, the latest version of Foxfi does not work with the SG3 or our phone for mobile hotspot. You can use the bluetooth DUN instead. Hopefully they will put out an update to add the right drivers.
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They updated their policy so that is only if you have a unlimited data plan, if you are on tiered you can tether as kong as you stay under your quota.
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Deaf Mute said:
They updated their policy so that is only if you have a unlimited data plan, if you are on tiered you can tether as kong as you stay under your quota.
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Well I can say that none of these options work on the sprint varient, as I've tried Wifi tether for root, barnacle, and FoxFi, and all show enabled, but I can't find the device to connect to it. So if it really is enabled, I can't see the SSID. I havn't tried to manually connect to the SSID, but I have run all tethering apps with SSID broadcast on, so I should be able to see it...
Never mind got it working using Generic (wlan0) ICS/JB setting...
Please explain, i am using pdanet on mine with sprint via usb tether . I don't want to root at this time but want to get hotspot free.
1 thing I've found with USB tether is that it only works at half speed of what I get for speed the galaxy s3 that I had prior would get full Speed. Also when connected to my laptop via USB I get hey message stating slow battery charge
Anyone know what I can do to increase speed through the USB cable
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necrodiety said:
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
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Might want to post this in the AT&T Optimus G forum instead.
necrodiety said:
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
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Should definitely be in the ATT forum. Thanks though, never thought to change the device profile
Wifi
necrodiety said:
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
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Thanks a lot. Works great. I couldn't figure out how to make my devices recognize my network.
The LG Optimus G E971/E973 (which is what this forum is for, NOT AT&T or Sprint) supports WiFi hotspots by default. There is an option to enable and use this natively in the settings application.
vpetkar said:
The LG Optimus G E971/E973 (which is what this forum is for, NOT AT&T or Sprint) supports WiFi hotspots by default. There is an option to enable and use this natively in the settings application.
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^ ya it doesn't work if you don't have tethering enabled on your data plan
most of the new new plans have tethering enabled is a different thing
this thread is for enabling tethering without carrier restrictions
for ex rogers doesnt allow tethering on north american one rate plans
Works thanks
necrodiety said:
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
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This method works great link to app below
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether&hl=en
necrodiety said:
Was looking for a good way to enable the hotspot on my ATT Optimus G and tried a bunch of crappy apps. Finally found one that works well so I thought I'd share it.
Wifi Tether (Free) by Müller, Lemons, Buxton (apparently I'm a noob and can't post links so go find it yourself)
After installing it, set the device mode to the Galaxy S3 and presto, it works. My iPad sees it, connects, and works like a champ. Only catches are you gotta root and be careful with ATT snooping your data since they will try to make you pay more for tethering.
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It worked like a charm on my lg. I tried to use barnacle as well as the default system and neither would work.
Thanks for the post.
what would be best way out for unlocked att version ?
I will be using it in india after unlock and we can tether so whats best way out?
flash to canadian ROM or what?
what you all suggest?
Hello, One of the main reasons for me buying a galaxy s2 and switching to T-Mobile unlimited from virgin mobile was to use wifi hotspot in my car for streaming radio and the like. well when i got it i found out that not only did it not work, but i cant even pay extra to have it as it's not supported by my 70 dollar a month plan. I haven't rooted my phone or installed any other roms on it, it's just stock.
do any of you know which rom would support mobile hotspot so i can use it if any? id hate to go back to virgin mobile after spending all this money to have a fast network.
-thanks
atoms83 said:
Hello, One of the main reasons for me buying a galaxy s2 and switching to T-Mobile unlimited from virgin mobile was to use wifi hotspot in my car for streaming radio and the like. well when i got it i found out that not only did it not work, but i cant even pay extra to have it as it's not supported by my 70 dollar a month plan. I haven't rooted my phone or installed any other roms on it, it's just stock.
do any of you know which rom would support mobile hotspot so i can use it if any? id hate to go back to virgin mobile after spending all this money to have a fast network.
-thanks
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I'm pretty sure almost all of them support free tethering. From my experience, any CM ROM will have free tethering. I have always been a die hard fan of CM and never really used any other ROM except the super sexy MIUI. Which I am using the JB version atm. The only issue with this ROM is the lack of WiFi calling but I will gladly trade WiFi calling for the sexiness that is MIUI! Pretty stable so far! No issues.
You should try CM9. Its an ICS ROM and is better than CM10 IMHO. Only because CM9 allows you to tweak it a bit more. Cyanogenmod is the most stable ROM out IMHO. Def a wise choice that you will not regret.
The thing about tethering is it uses your data plan. So if you have anything less than unlimited.... your most likely going to run into problems. That throttling crap is a pain in the butt! I had a 2GB plan and used it up in a few days due to YouTube and Pandora and it would take 10 minutes just to load Facebook. I also use T-Mobile but I paid the extra $10 a month for unlimited.
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atoms83 said:
Hello, One of the main reasons for me buying a galaxy s2 and switching to T-Mobile unlimited from virgin mobile was to use wifi hotspot in my car for streaming radio and the like. well when i got it i found out that not only did it not work, but i cant even pay extra to have it as it's not supported by my 70 dollar a month plan. I haven't rooted my phone or installed any other roms on it, it's just stock.
do any of you know which rom would support mobile hotspot so i can use it if any? id hate to go back to virgin mobile after spending all this money to have a fast network.
-thanks
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Just as codecaine21 mentioned, most of the custom ROMs out there have tethering capabilities. If you will be tethering via a laptop, be sure to see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677490 . You may need to change the UA string in your laptop's web browser to avoid being redirected to a t-mobile mobile web plan page. If you are tethering using a mobile device, you shouldn't have any issues. Hope this helps.
brandoramo said:
Just as codecaine21 mentioned, most of the custom ROMs out there have tethering capabilities. If you will be tethering via a laptop, be sure to see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677490 . You may need to change the UA string in your laptop's web browser to avoid being redirected to a t-mobile mobile web plan page. If you are tethering using a mobile device, you shouldn't have any issues. Hope this helps.
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If he is running CM or MIUI, he would not need to change his browsers UA string.
When has the UA string ever been an issue on a custom/aftermarket ROM?
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No Root Tethering
atoms83 said:
Hello, One of the main reasons for me buying a galaxy s2 and switching to T-Mobile unlimited from virgin mobile was to use wifi hotspot in my car for streaming radio and the like. well when i got it i found out that not only did it not work, but i cant even pay extra to have it as it's not supported by my 70 dollar a month plan. I haven't rooted my phone or installed any other roms on it, it's just stock.
do any of you know which rom would support mobile hotspot so i can use it if any? id hate to go back to virgin mobile after spending all this money to have a fast network.
-thanks
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No Root Tethering ICS stock rom - go to settings, applications, on top list select All, find TetheringProvisioning and disable it.
free wifi tethering t-mobile sgh-t989 4.0.4 works
okay let me just start off by saying I did not figure this out by myself. someone put me on to this method about a year ago here on xda I'm sorry i can't remember the user name but if you know who you are thankyou. first of all you must be rooted for this method next download titanium backup open up titanium backup grant superuser permission if this is your first time using the application next click on the middle button back up/restore scroll almost all the way to the bottom find tethering provisions click on tethering provision if you have Titanium Backup Pro you will be able to backup this file and or freeze the file or completely uninstall the file next find wifi sharing manager also under backup/ restore once both of these files are either frozen or uninstalled reboot your phone and enjoy free wifi tethering
Try this ....
http://galaxys2root.com/t-mobile-ga...fi-tether-on-ics-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/ this work for me and free
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esema1o said:
Try this ....
http://galaxys2root.com/t-mobile-ga...fi-tether-on-ics-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/ this work for me and free
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Ok. For those that ARE NOT running 4.1/4.2, The tethering provision has already been removed. The newest CM builds have a very difficult time using the Tether for Root users. Some people would like to say that all it takes is to change the device profile to Galaxy S2, but that doesn't work. And the OP said he is running stock, no root. Not many apps, if any, will work with his device on 4.0.4. Might have to downgrade to GB. That was the last time WIFI Tether for Root users worked for me.
He in 4.0.4 stock rom root
atoms83 said:
Hello, One of the main reasons for me buying a galaxy s2 and switching to T-Mobile unlimited from virgin mobile was to use wifi hotspot in my car for streaming radio and the like. well when i got it i found out that not only did it not work, but i cant even pay extra to have it as it's not supported by my 70 dollar a month plan. I haven't rooted my phone or installed any other roms on it, it's just stock.
do any of you know which rom would support mobile hotspot so i can use it if any? id hate to go back to virgin mobile after spending all this money to have a fast network.
-thanks
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i've been using infamous resurrection 2.0 and hot spot works just fine. this ROM is pretty much like the stock one with few modifications. Other folks talk about other ROMs; yes they do work well; but if you prefer something closer to stock like me, then infamous would be something to consider.
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He in 4.0.4 stock rom root
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He said he was stock and not rooted. Read more carefully.
Thanks a lot for all of your info. i manged to root my phone with no problems and flashed my phone to aokp_hercules_jb-mr1_build-5.
This is my first time flashing a new rom on a phone and this one seems pretty stable. I have been using it for a couple weeks now and there hasn't been any problems yet. If i didn't know i would think this build shipped with the phone. google now works great, USB tether works, and mobile hotspot works with some trial and error. however, when my ipod and ipad both connect to mobile hotspot, they do nothing. I was trying to stream pandora and tunein from from the ipod through my car using hotspot but i guess it's just a problem with iOS devices as other phones and laptops connect fine.
This will work for now until either the real JB comes out or I buy a nexus or new galaxy device. thanks.