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does the 3g hot spot fix work

does this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732566&highlight=mobile+hot+spot
work on our phoines

bubbleywine said:
does this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732566&highlight=mobile+hot+spot
work on our phoines
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What exactly are you trying to fix? We can add 3G hotspot to our plan, they couldn't back then

so its free????????

bubbleywine said:
so its free????????
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No. VZW charges you for it.

they did not charge when you used this method on the incredible just am idea
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If you're rooted, try the newest version of this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Works great on my Vibrant.

Works excellent on Fascinate too.

Nevermind, I tried it on my desktop with an older version, and my laptop isn't able to find anything right now for some reason

Use barnacle legacy. The wireless tether apk link posted earlier only sets up computer-to-computer networks while barnacle sets up adhoc.

tjhart85 said:
If you're rooted, try the newest version of this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Works great on my Vibrant.
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I'm using this on the fascinate and it works. Only issue is that it sets up a adhoc network instead of infrastructure. My laptop can still connect and get on the net so I'm ok with it.

Just started using this... worked like a charm. This has probably been addressed, but I have to ask to ease my mind. This won't incur any extra charges, correct?

If you are rooted then no...free...must be rooted...otherwise you have to sign up for a 30 dollar a month plan before it is unlocked...I'm a verizon rep (best buy mobile) I have a rooted dinc that I develop for...
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chronster said:
Use barnacle legacy. The wireless tether apk link posted earlier only sets up computer-to-computer networks while barnacle sets up adhoc.
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Computer-to-computer & as-hoc networks are the same thing.
The official 3g hotspot application allows for infrastructure networks and greater security.
Has anyone managed to get the DroidX method of resetting the radio with the hotspot open to get it free working yet?
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Best atrix tethering solution

I'm rooted. I cannot figure out a decent tethering solution. The stock version will not let me tether even though I'm rooted running greyblur. I've tried the wifi tether app and it never connects. I'm currently using barnacle but it seems to run really slow. Always under 1.0 mbps while my atrix alone is at 2-3mbps. What is everyone's tethering solution like?
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And you have switched the APN in the network settings to the "Tether" one?
PDANet (on marketplace) should work as wired tether regardless.

Use Barnacle tether... its better than adding the Tethering APN. Download it from somewhere and then sideload it.

Chubby_Skunk said:
Use Barnacle tether... its better than adding the Tethering APN. Download it from somewhere and then sideload it.
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I think he already was using that

I thought by switching the apn at&t will know and begin harrassing you and eventually charging (in that order)
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As far as I know, the only thing AT&T can see is your data usage. They'll go after you if your data use is suspicious or something. You have to use the "Tether" APN in order to have the wireless tether feature on the phone work at all without a plan.

Try WiFi Tether. Works same as Barnacle. Download .apk and install.
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If you have Limited Data then they can catch you easier. If you have unlimited its a little harder from what Ive hear. Plus using WiFi tether or Barnacle Tether is safer than using a new APN.

KefkaticFanatic said:
As far as I know, the only thing AT&T can see is your data usage. They'll go after you if your data use is suspicious or something. You have to use the "Tether" APN in order to have the wireless tether feature on the phone work at all without a plan.
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You don't need to change to tether APN to use Barnacle or WiFi Tether. Its not just data usage they see with using APN. This has already been discussed in another thread.
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Chubby_Skunk said:
If you have Limited Data then they can catch you easier. If you have unlimited its a little harder from what Ive hear. Plus using WiFi tether or Barnacle Tether is safer than using a new APN.
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Nothing to do with data plan. They can see you are taking an extra "hop" so to speak when tethered using APN method. It can be faked out, but more trouble than its worth.
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CaelanT said:
Nothing to do with data plan. They can see you are taking an extra "hop" so to speak when tethered using APN method. It can be faked out, but more trouble than its worth.
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oooor you could just use Barnacle

In your APN settings, under the 'APN Type' heading it should read 'default'. Modify this to 'default,tether' without a space. Then turn wifi on. Wait a sex. Then turn on wireless hotspot/tether. Worked like a charm for me.
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CaelanT said:
Nothing to do with data plan. They can see you are taking an extra "hop" so to speak when tethered using APN method. It can be faked out, but more trouble than its worth.
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Care to share that article? I'd like to read it
Also, what I meant before was that you needed to change the APN in order to use the built-in tether feature, not a tether app ^^

I believe he is talking about TTL or Time to Live on packets. if your phone sends data back to AT&T it will always have the same TTL attached to the data packet, lets say 64 which means in 64 'hops' the packet will be discarded as undeliverable, if you tether to another device, the hop will be one less because it will go 64 from the computer/tablet/tethered device to the phone, reduce by one as its done one hop, then 63 from phone to the tower, if they AREN'T measuring tethers like this then they should, because its pretty productive.
all they have to do is check the data packets and watch as everything is 64 then suddenly 63's are coming through without a tethering plan. -caught them-

KefkaticFanatic said:
Care to share that article? I'd like to read it
Also, what I meant before was that you needed to change the APN in order to use the built-in tether feature, not a tether app ^^
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DarkRyoushii said:
I believe he is talking about TTL or Time to Live on packets. if your phone sends data back to AT&T it will always have the same TTL attached to the data packet, lets say 64 which means in 64 'hops' the packet will be discarded as undeliverable, if you tether to another device, the hop will be one less because it will go 64 from the computer/tablet/tethered device to the phone, reduce by one as its done one hop, then 63 from phone to the tower, if they AREN'T measuring tethers like this then they should, because its pretty productive.
all they have to do is check the data packets and watch as everything is 64 then suddenly 63's are coming through without a tethering plan. -caught them-
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That's it in a nutshell................Thanks!!!

I haven't use barnacle yet but u can download it threw market place in airplane mode with wifi on
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wackyD said:
In your APN settings, under the 'APN Type' heading it should read 'default'. Modify this to 'default,tether' without a space. Then turn wifi on. Wait a sex. Then turn on wireless hotspot/tether. Worked like a charm for me.
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Works for me, thanks.

I've got an AT&T Atrix but am in Australia (hence not in AT&T network lol).
Is there a solution that doesn't involve root? I'm trying to keep a stock state until the big gingerbread OTA.

wintermute000 said:
I've got an AT&T Atrix but am in Australia (hence not in AT&T network lol).
Is there a solution that doesn't involve root? I'm trying to keep a stock state until the big gingerbread OTA.
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You will have to use one of the wired methods such as:
Klink
or
PdaNet

yeah thanks I guess I"ll live with it until gingerbread.
never realised how good I had it with nexus one lol

Anyway to get around T Mobile's tethering monitoring

I am running Juggernaut ROM and used it to tether quite heavily this past few days. I received a text message from T Mobile telling me to sign up for their tethering plan. I think they were monitoring the amount of data usage I was using and I exceeded some limit over a certain time frame. Is there anyway around this? Previously I only tethered for a few hours at most. Thanks.

No way around it
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Google how to change the user agent on your internet browser. The T-mobile upsell page only shows up when it detects you're using a desktop browser via the user agent. Try tethering to a tablet or Google Chrome with the user agent set to Firefox and it works fine even after they send you the message saying your tethering is blocked.
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sffish said:
I am running Juggernaut ROM and used it to tether quite heavily this past few days. I received a text message from T Mobile telling me to sign up for their tethering plan. I think they were monitoring the amount of data usage I was using and I exceeded some limit over a certain time frame. Is there anyway around this? Previously I only tethered for a few hours at most. Thanks.
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Use the wifi tether root app I've been using it since day one and never got in trouble
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Wow i tether for 2 months my PC my xbox and everything and tmobile said nothing ;D

so what, they cannot prove it, I used to tether 5gb a month with horrible Sprint and got a few notices as well.

fastfed said:
so what, they cannot prove it, I used to tether 5gb a month with horrible Sprint and got a few notices as well.
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They can prove it actually they can see the mac address of every device on their network and they know if a device using their network isn't a phone or isn't one of their phones
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The quick workaround for the tether monitor upsell is to use a VPN... You can use a free service (I use VPN Reactor) or a paid service (such as StrongVPN).
To find and setup VPN Reactor, use HTTPS://www.google.com to perform a search... VPN Reactor is a secure (HTTPS) site and the upsell notice will not appear (which you might have noticed when checking any other secure site, such as GMail).
I hope this helps those looking for a solution to the tether upsell notice.

Idk if this is possible but using cm9 and aokp I have had no problems with tethering, and from what I have been reading perhaps aosp derivative roms don't have this issue?
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No problems here using the native tethering app.......haven't had any messages or run ins with the upsell page. BTW I'm using FIREFOX on my laptop with some add-ons.

I opened titanium backup and froze "tethering manager" and now I can tether for free.
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schquigly said:
I opened titanium backup and froze "tethering manager" and now I can tether for free.
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They still know you're doing it.

I got this same text message from TMobile, even though they recommended getting a tethering plan I didn't and they said I wouldn't be able to tether anymore.
To this day I'm still tethering, so I don't believe they can do anything to stop the tethering if you are on a custom ROM.
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thatkidfades said:
I got this same text message from TMobile, even though they recommended getting a tethering plan I didn't and they said I wouldn't be able to tether anymore.
To this day I'm still tethering, so I don't believe they can do anything to stop the tethering if you are on a custom ROM.
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I dunno what they can do about it. Maybe charge you? Maybe shut down your data completely? Who knows

Wow I had just rooted my cousins phone and came across this issue as he got two text messages briefly after tethering.

download Logging Test App and the pro key off the market, gets rid of CIQ in juggs and not to mention makes the phone run like its ass is on fire... just be sure to run threw everything, and try not to brick yourself.... and if you don't backup and loose your os.. i just might die laughing
after running this i no longer got thoes nasty " we know your tethering " texts
Edit: i forgot to post the link lol http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17612559

schquigly said:
I opened titanium backup and froze "tethering manager" and now I can tether for free.
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No, you cant. Freezing that does not somehow hide your tethering data usage
BTW TMo will be stopping free tethering with ICS: http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/25504?start=0&tstart=0
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...e-tethering-if-you-ever-had-it-to-begin-with/
http://androidcommunity.com/t-mobiles-free-tethering-ends-with-ics-upgrades-20120515/

blackangst said:
No, you cant. Freezing that does not somehow hide your tethering data usage
BTW TMo will be stopping free tethering with ICS: http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/25504?start=0&tstart=0
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...e-tethering-if-you-ever-had-it-to-begin-with/
http://androidcommunity.com/t-mobiles-free-tethering-ends-with-ics-upgrades-20120515/
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yeah, you've got to get rid of tethering manager completely.... in other words find a rom that doesn't need it!

TMo can stop you from tethering if they want to, It's just a balance of the expected revenue gain and the likely backlash. If a nasty message accomplishes one without the other, it's a no brainer.

If you are rooted on a custom rom from the development section most likely you shouldn't receive any messages. That doesn't mean they aren't tracking your data. You will be throttled to 60kbs when you've reached the limit. For most people that's 2 or 5 gigs of data. There used to be a work around for the throttle but it's been patched.
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Suitable Tether App

hey all,
I recently got a nexus 7 and I want to tether my sweet, sweet verizon 3g to it with my xplay, but none of the apps I try work. Barnacle doesn't even show up in in my n7's wifi networks list, and the Google Play release of Wifi Tether for root shows up but my n7 never connects and the app inevitable encounters errors on my xplay. Anyone have good recommendations?
I have a an R800x with a locked bootloader

Trickee360 said:
hey all,
I recently got a nexus 7 and I want to tether my sweet, sweet verizon 3g to it with my xplay, but none of the apps I try work. Barnacle doesn't even show up in in my n7's wifi networks list, and the Google Play release of Wifi Tether for root shows up but my n7 never connects and the app inevitable encounters errors on my xplay. Anyone have good recommendations?
I have a an R800x with a locked bootloader
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I have the AT&T Xperia Play version and not rooted. I use a free app called FoxFi to Bluetooth Tether (Bluetooth DUN) to my Nexus 7. On my Nexus 7, I have PDAnet Tablet app to catch the bluetooth tether. Works great and easy to setup!
Hope this helps

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I have the AT&T Xperia Play version and not rooted. I use a free app called FoxFi to Bluetooth Tether (Bluetooth DUN) to my Nexus 7. On my Nexus 7, I have PDAnet Tablet app to catch the bluetooth tether. Works great and easy to setup!
Hope this helps
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I tried that with my r800x...and I still get the stupid, "you need to pay an extra $20/month to use thethering" garbage....what is the use of bluetooth thethering for?
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brsingr said:
I tried that with my r800x...and I still get the stupid, "you need to pay an extra $20/month to use thethering" garbage....what is the use of bluetooth thethering for?
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I ran into that exact problem with wifi tethering in foxfi, too. Still looking for a fix
From what I can tell, bluetooth works for a basic internet connection (web browsing, etc) , but you can't do anything that requires a "wifi" connection, like downloading apps or streaming from google play services like music. It's a blessing and a curse, because it doesn't provide a full networked experience, but it saves you from potentially running through your data quota on intensive tasks which, if you have a 2GB plan like me, can be handy

Trickee360 said:
I ran into that exact problem with wifi tethering in foxfi, too. Still looking for a fix
From what I can tell, bluetooth works for a basic internet connection (web browsing, etc) , but you can't do anything that requires a "wifi" connection, like downloading apps or streaming from google play services like music. It's a blessing and a curse, because it doesn't provide a full networked experience, but it saves you from potentially running through your data quota on intensive tasks which, if you have a 2GB plan like me, can be handy
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I'm grandfathered into a Verizon Unlimited data plan, Once I got rooted I downloaded Barnacle Tether ( for free ) and set my phone up as a WiFi hotspot. Tested it at school back in the day and people had no problem connecting to it, had an iphone 4 and an iphone 3GS connected at the same time.

Can't you just turn the phone into a WiFi hotspot from the settings?
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KindaUndisputed said:
Can't you just turn the phone into a WiFi hotspot from the settings?
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Nope, no such feature, and the root free tether apps require you to buy a tethering plan.
...Barnacle Tether... Install it.

Settings ----> Wireless and network ----> tethering and portable hotspot?

Yeah I agree with KindaUndisputed. I have that setting too and have used it before to let my friend download apps with his phone because he's got no internet.

KindaUndisputed said:
Settings ----> Wireless and network ----> tethering and portable hotspot?
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I don't have that option

KindaUndisputed said:
Settings ----> Wireless and network ----> tethering and portable hotspot?
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Verizon locks out this feature. There must be a way to circumvent it, though

Trickee360 said:
Verizon locks out this feature. There must be a way to circumvent it, though
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Actually, after flashing CM9 RC2 I know have those features! Tho I haven't used them yet cuz like I said, I use Barnacle tether.
Bluetooth tether sounds like an interesting concept tho, I'll have to test that out one day.

Trickee360 said:
Verizon locks out this feature. There must be a way to circumvent it, though
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Its not locked out it just tells you you have to pay for it. But after that ruling by the FCC maybe they will stop this, I don't know.

Rogue Leader said:
Its not locked out it just tells you you have to pay for it. But after that ruling by the FCC maybe they will stop this, I don't know.
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We can hope so.
Can I get a link to the fcc thing?
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I used the Barnacle WiFi tether app on my old Orange SF running 2.1 which didn't have any kind of built-in tether functionality. It worked extremely well.

Rogue Leader said:
Its not locked out it just tells you you have to pay for it. But after that ruling by the FCC maybe they will stop this, I don't know.
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They did, FCC made Verizon pay 2.5 million. So now there's no extra charge unless you go over the amount of data you signed up for.
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I saw some users report FoxiFi was not workin on Verizon, I set foxifi up on my Dads stock non-rooted Droid Pro and it works just fine. It should work on our R800x's as well. .

T-Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot??

It was working but then the upsell page popped up. Any ideas on how to" fix" this I already tried changing the APN and downloaded the Wi-Fi for root users app it's a no go. Let's figure it out.
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GSMachinst said:
It was working but then the upsell page popped up. Any ideas on how to" fix" this I already tried changing the APN and downloaded the Wi-Fi for root users app it's a no go. Let's figure it out.
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If it has a question mark it goes to the Q&A buddy.

Vangelis13 said:
If it has a question mark it goes to the Q&A buddy.
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^^^THIS^^^
But anyway, what app are you using? I tether on the T-Mo 5GB prepay plan all the time. I just have to use a root enabled tether app.

Wrong Section Buddy -_-

My bad bro.. I'm using Wi-Fi tether for root users.
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GSMachinst said:
My bad bro.. I'm using Wi-Fi tether for root users.
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Huh, damn. May just be screwed, if my phone ever shows up I'll try it and see if I can work anything out

The 5GB plan includes tethering in its package..

alleyezondisromo said:
The 5GB plan includes tethering in its package..
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The prepaid? Cool, I guess I should be using it more, lol, I've been scarce about it cause I didn't want to attract attention.

I fixed it!!! I had to spoof my Google chrome browser to some other browser scripts so that it wouldn't be detected. I'm using Wi-Fi tether for root users and on the new unlimited $30 data plan.
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Why are you even using a wifi tethering application when 4.2 has tethering built-in to the OS? Settings > Wireless > Tethering and Portable Hotspot. Does the same thing and is more reliable in my experience.
The carriers usually block tethering by locking down the built-in functionality such that you only can use it if you pay a fee. That isn't the case for a phone with stock Android or a custom ROM. As for T-Mobile, you have 5 GB of 4G data and can use it however you please. I can confirm that tethering works fine with the $30 prepaid plan. Just did it a few minutes ago.
Someone mentioned that the stock tethering app won't work with his postpaid T-Mobile plan. Can anyone confirm this, and if so, isn't it just a matter of changing the APN settings?

jasonwc said:
Why are you even using a wifi tethering application when 4.2 has tethering built-in to the OS? Settings > Wireless > Tethering and Portable Hotspot. Does the same thing and is more reliable in my experience.
The carriers usually block tethering by locking down the built-in functionality such that you only can use it if you pay a fee. That isn't the case for a phone with stock Android or a custom ROM. As for T-Mobile, you have 5 GB of 4G data and can use it however you please. I can confirm that tethering works fine with the $30 prepaid plan. Just did it a few minutes ago.
Someone mentioned that the stock tethering app won't work with his postpaid T-Mobile plan. Can anyone confirm this, and if so, isn't it just a matter of changing the APN settings?
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The stock tethering app would not work for me. I'm on the 30 dollar unlimited 4g data plan on a classic plan
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I think the issue is what you're trying to do with the tethered device. My understanding is that they detect the User Agent string for the desktop versions of Internet Explorer and Chrome and redirect you to their upsell page. (Firefox appears not to trigger this process, I'm guessing because Android Firefox has a toggle that makes it indistinguishable from the desktop version, so they can't be sure you're actually tethering when they see the desktop Firefox User Agent string.) Other non-browser Internet access -- email client, SSH, etc. -- also appears not to be affected.

1 thing that's worked for tethering on my android devices is creating a NEW apn that looks like this:
Name: epc.tmobile.com
Apn: epc.tmobile.com
Let us know if this works. I get my N4 on Tuesday!

Beanz0nToast said:
1 thing that's worked for tethering on my android devices is creating a NEW apn that looks like this:
Name: epc.tmobile.com
Apn: epc.tmobile.com
Let us know if this works. I get my N4 on Tuesday!
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I didn't try those setting but I just used the built in Wi-Fi tether app, made up an ID name and password, and connected no problem. Tethering on this phone is FAST! Way better than on Sprint...so glad I left them lol.