I have the nexus S. Does anyone know how to tether when you don't have the tethering plan? I've been looking everywhere.
thanks guys!
NS4g tethers out of the box. I would assume the reg NS would too.
Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Check the box to turn it on.
well the thing is my carrier blocks it as they want you to pay 10 bucks a month for the tethering. But there's gotta be a way to allow tethering so that the carrier doesnt know.
there are programs on the market you can download. Easytether i believe... there's a free version but it doesn't work with any secure sites, so forget fb if you use the free one. i think they want 10 bucks for the unrestricted app.
But yes there are options
still doesnt work. there needs to be some settings changed so that I can tether
campusink said:
still doesnt work. there needs to be some settings changed so that I can tether
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What carrier do you use?
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I tether and hot spot all the time its pretty much free on the nexus s
Its a unlocked phone so the carriers can't charge ya I'm T-Mobile
campusink said:
well the thing is my carrier blocks it as they want you to pay 10 bucks a month for the tethering. But there's gotta be a way to allow tethering so that the carrier doesnt know.
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There are a hundred posts on here about it... but yours is the first I've seen of a carrier blocking it. Which carrier? I find it hard to believe, no offense.
Just as an aside, how do you actually surf the internet after enabling tethering in the phone settings? Just connect the phone to the computer via usb?
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athani said:
Just as an aside, how do you actually surf the internet after enabling tethering in the phone settings? Just connect the phone to the computer via usb?
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Connect the phone via the USB card and put the phone in tether mode.. (Settings/Wireless and Networks/Tethering .../ USB Tethering) The option isn't available until the phone is connected.
The phone will be recognized as a network device and may require network device discovery. It depends on your system and what you have had previously installed. I use tethering from time to time and have never needed to pay extra for it.
Hope this helps..
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is this a froyo only feature? or will we be able to do this once we receive eclair? is the hardware even capable of this? my apologies if this has been previously discussed.
It's possible now, just root your phone and install Barnacle WiFi Tether (free from market). Go into settings>interfaces set LAN to "athwlan0" (without quotes), and you're all set.
I've tried this app.
It works great with my x10.
In fact i sending this message from my notebook which internet connection powered by my x10 thru wifi tether by Barnacle
Thanks for info.
Thanks!
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speedymey said:
I've tried this app.
It works great with my x10.
In fact i sending this message from my notebook which internet connection powered by my x10 thru wifi tether by Barnacle
Thanks for info.
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Does your provider know you are tethering so he make you paid for this special feature ?
Vilam said:
Does your provider know you are tethering so he make you paid for this special feature ?
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Just don't tell them...
Just watch how much data you use, and don't overdo it, and they shouldn't get suspicious.
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Just don't tell them...
Just watch how much data you use, and don't overdo it, and they shouldn't get suspicious.
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Imo the provider does not have anything to do with what i do with my data plan, the deal is what it is, i have 1ggb high speed and above that my provider will lower the speed. I can use twice the data but it will be slow
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i can't surf via barnacle. i've set the LAN settings to athwlan0 as stated by another post. and i can connect to the hotspot it creates. but i get no internet access on my computer. unable to browse anywhere.. do i need to set a DNS?
In semi related news if you're on Rogers the $30 6 gig data plan is back for a limited time. If you use network data like me it's well worth it
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i can't figure out why i can't get internet access from the connection ...
I need help, what did you do my phone says that my kernel does not support this i need help and i cant return my phone i bought it straight up from AT&T, oh my phone is rooted but cant install non market apps but i can use sideloadwonder machines any suggestions would be soooooo greatly apppreciated!
Remember to turn off wifi first.then click start button
Gunawan, GN Mutimedia & X10i
Surprised I have not seen anything about this (used search tool for the forum and nothing came up).
Anyone try wifi tethering a device using the X Play?
rushless said:
Surprised I have not seen anything about this (used search tool for the forum and nothing came up).
Anyone try wifi tethering a device using the X Play?
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the XP has a built in wifi hotspot function like the HTC Devices
AndroHero said:
the XP has a built in wifi hotspot function like the HTC Devices
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yeah, go to
Settings, Sony Ericsson, Connectivity, Tethering & Portable Hotspot.
Sorry, I am not referring to the tethering that requires an extra data fee, but the wifi tethering that uses the current data plan and does not cost extra.
There are apps you can get that use when rooted with wifi tether and not the stock hotspot feature (that costs extra).
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Sorry, I am not referring to the tethering that requires an extra data fee, but the wifi tethering that uses the current data plan and does not cost extra.
There are apps you can get that use when rooted with wifi tether and not the stock hotspot feature (that costs extra).
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i dont understand what you mean the wifi hotspot feature lets you use wifi to share your 3G/HSDPA connection with other devices, if you have a data plan it costs nothing unless you want to reverse tether, thats where you can share your home internet connection with your device using a pc/laptop
Do i have to have wifi thether plan to have a hotspot with this phone cause i thought since its european unlocked i might not need to have one...
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No need to have a plan from your carrier. I'm with ATT and have never had a tether plan, but I have been tethering for over a year on various device.....SSHHHHH!!!! don't tell
ronj1986 said:
No need to have a plan from your carrier. I'm with ATT and have never had a tether plan, but I have been tethering for over a year on various device.....SSHHHHH!!!! don't tell
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Does you're wifi tethering work? I can't get it to work.
It's installed, it's sending a signal, but I can't pick up the signal on any of my computers, phones, or tablets.
I'm using wireless tether 2.0.8.
Don't install another app (wireless tether).
Use the program that comes stock on your phone. You can find it under settings > wireless and network > tethering and portable hotspot > portable wi-fi hotspot settings.
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bendispo said:
Don't install another app (wireless tether).
Use the program that comes stock on your phone. You can find it under settings > wireless and network > tethering and portable hotspot > portable wi-fi hotspot settings.
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Thanks. I guess I'll stick with this one.
I guess there is no point for anyone to write a kernel for this app to allow netfilter-enable, especially since the stock one actually shows up as a wifi signal as opposed to ad-hoc.
Does anyone of a non root or root wifi tether app that works with the Nexus 5?
I plan to root the phone but I'm still not sure if I want to install another ROM since it is snappy already. ( I usually root to OC and use Wifi Tether )
WiFi hotspot is built into the phone as is. There is no need to install an app.
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Not necessary as this is built in to stock.
Thanks guys! Yeah I was just wondering...
I don't want AT&T finding out and then charging me the hotspot fee.
is built in tether 100% secure like other apps? i read that built in tether has many security problems!
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WiFi hotspot is built into the phone as is. There is no need to install an app.
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***Does Not Work on Sprint unless you pay extra***
Where is the icon for it? Or how do I launch it? not seeing it anywhere......
Settings>More>Teathering & portable hotspot.
I`ve tried different roms and my hotspot is not working, is sending me to the t-mobile upsell page.
I have unlimited data with T-Mobile with 2.5 gbs included of hotspot. I already past my hotspot data but still running it. I noticed if I have my APN Protocol IPv4 it let's me use my phone data as a hotspot even after I used up my provided hotspot data. If I switch it to IPv6, it bans me from using my data as a hotspot
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Okay so pretty much using the built in tether app is a no go. I'm not going to pay for hotspot. If anyone knows of a WiFi tether app that works with nexus 5 let everyone know. (I'm on AT&T). Will be receiving phone first week in Dec.
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The built in one doesn't work because it tags all packets with a "hotspot" data tag which is then being denied by your carrier because it's hotspot data which you didn't pay for. Either the internal program needs to be modified to not tag the data, or another app which doesn't tag data should be used to get a free wireless hotspot.
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The built in one doesn't work because it tags all packets with a "hotspot" data tag which is then being denied by your carrier because it's hotspot data which you didn't pay for. Either the internal program needs to be modified to not tag the data, or another app which doesn't tag data should be used to get a free wireless hotspot.
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Exactly - this is true for ALL Android handsets running Android 4.3 and above.
Previously, we've been able to get away with it unless your phone was running a carrier-specific ROM with the packet tagging enabled - but now it's part of the Android subsystem.
If your carrier is setup to track this, they now can.
I'm lucky with mine - they seem to only care if I tether a laptop to my phone. If I tether a tablet or another phone, it's fine.. Different traffic I guess! So I just use a VPN on my laptop, and it goes undetected.
Here's a workaround for the uninitiated ones.... Should work on most mobile devices. You'll probably need a VPN if you want to tether a laptop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47203432&postcount=70
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Here's a workaround for the uninitiated ones.... Should work on most mobile devices. You'll probably need a VPN if you want to tether a laptop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47203432&postcount=70
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I've tried to add the line but this is what I got:
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Make sure to follow directions closely.
I used a program called SQLite Editor which can be found at the play store. (YOUR PHONE MUST BE ROOTED)
Open SQLite Editor.
Navigate to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/
Edit settings.db by adding a line "tether_dun_required" and set the value to "0".
Also make sure your APN settings use IPV4.
I've rebooted my phone after doing this and the edit stuck and tethering worked.
Best of luck!
Excellent man, it worked like a charm, thanks
I solved with this app: WiFi Tether Router
on Google Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en
the developer has done a compatible update
I contacted the developer via email and he told me after a few hours
the developer advised me to select these settings
Interface wlan0
Method 0 - Auto
works also with
Interface wlan0
Method 2
this one seems to work for me.. wifi works but i choose to usb tether https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&hl=en
also paid version is better then free
I would really like to bypass the T-Mobile 2.5GB limit.
This is huge for me. Is there any other way of getting free unlimited wifi tether on this phone without rooting it first?
I have found a way to use WiFi tether, but you need a few things.
1. FoxFi/PDANet
2. Laptop
3. Micro-USB cable
4. Phone
There is a work around for Wi-Fi tether though using FoxFi/PDANet. It requires a laptop though. When you use USB mode, connect it to your laptop and then when you right click the pdanet icon again there's an option that say "WI-FI share". Click on that and then it'll give you an option to set up a router name and password. I don't know if only certain laptops are capable of this, but I have a Dell 15R and it works just fine. At least then I can connect to my tablet and old s4 that way.
Your phone will need to be connected to your laptop the whole time, but at least you'll be able to connect to multiple devices at the same time.
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Going to have to wait and see if foxfi or another one works.
Ditto... Very important to me too. Subscribing to this thread!
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There are tons of apps in the Play Store that claim to give you wireless tethering without root. Some of have worked in the past for me, but someone will need to test them once they get the device to know for sure.
I am a bit confused. Doesn't the phone come with a hotspot already that can be used? Someone clear my befuddled old fart brain for me?
y0himba said:
I am a bit confused. Doesn't the phone come with a hotspot already that can be used? Someone clear my befuddled old fart brain for me?
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If your off unlimited data tethering is included but for those of us still on grandfather unlimited plans we have to avoid the restrictions.
Gods I miss my unlimited data.
I tried 1 Click Tether and it's a no-go.
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FoxFi's a no-go for WiFi. I haven't tried their USB or Bluetooth modes as I need to get another device here to try it.
I tried 4-5 tethering apps without success. FoxFi, Barnacle, OpenGarden, and other non-root WiFi tether apps, none worked.
y0himba said:
Gods I miss my unlimited data.
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There's been a loophole sell month to get unlimited by upgrading to an iPhone. Mentioned on Mac rumors thread and slick deals numerous times.
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I came off unlimited data to get the Turbo. I **STILL** do not have hotspot. The default mobile hotspot application says it's another $20 a month. FoxFi does not work on the Turbo. I may have to look into figuring out USB tethering as I am not going to both give up my unlimited plan plus have to pay more to tether.
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I came off unlimited data to get the Turbo. I **STILL** do not have hotspot. The default mobile hotspot application says it's another $20 a month. FoxFi does not work on the Turbo. I may have to look into figuring out USB tethering as I am not going to both give up my unlimited plan plus have to pay more to tether.
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If you are now on a share everything plan/more whatever and it isn't working take it into Verizon. You should have no problem with it.
Don't look for a work around just have them fix it.
wingdo said:
I came off unlimited data to get the Turbo. I **STILL** do not have hotspot. The default mobile hotspot application says it's another $20 a month. FoxFi does not work on the Turbo. I may have to look into figuring out USB tethering as I am not going to both give up my unlimited plan plus have to pay more to tether.
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USB tethering works on Foxfi. I use it on my turbo all the time. Just have to install the companion app on the laptop/computer.
Wish someone could try using easy tether or easy tether pro and seeing if the usb tethering works.
Also if anyone has had success in sharing their connection from a turbo to a tablet with Bluetooth. With an unlimited plan of course.
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USB tethering works on Foxfi. I use it on my turbo all the time. Just have to install the companion app on the laptop/computer.
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But then that means being physically connected, right (never tried it, but assuming its "usb" tethering a cable is reauired?
Oh, and subscribed...refuse to pay Verizon an additional $30/month for the very limited amount of hotspot I use especially when my average data is less than 20gb/month. The only reason I keep unlimited is some heavy months I use 35+gb's and unlimited is future proofed, share everything bs is most definitely not.
I can confirm FoxFi does work via bluetooth. If you're using the free version it limits you to either 30 minutes or 1 hour at a time but I believe the paid version is completely unlimited.
I've tried just about every tether app in the play store and I can't get any of them to work. I've tried USB, bluetooth, and wifi. I think my problem is on the computer side though. I'm running the brand new Mac OSX 10.10. Are you guys that have tether working using Windows? I think Windows is more easily supported with the tether applications.
I have gotten this to work via pdanet+ on a windows 10 preview computer via USB, I really can't wait for this thing to get unlocked.
There are work arounds to get easy tether pro version. I wish someone could just try it please...
jfriend33 said:
There are work arounds to get easy tether pro version. I wish someone could just try it please...
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Easy Tether pro works via USB and BT. I find BT on both, FoxFi and EasyTether to be about 10x slower than USB, nevertheless EasyTether's BT and USB speeds seem to be faster than FoxFi' (at least the upload using ET is 2x speed of FoxFi).