So I have had tehtering for as long as i have had t mobile and all of a sudden today they blocked it. now what?? is it just gone or is there a way to work around it??? my phone is rooted thanks
I haven't tried tethering today but I would think if you're rooted then you shouldn't have anything to worry about. Most roms come preinstalled with tethering apps and you can download them.
They CAN block it on a rooted device if they notice. Not much you can do about it.
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Can they block pdanet? Bluetooth or USB tehter?
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Same question for me. I use tethering sparingly, but just got blocked today. I'm fully rooted and on cm7 rc3, using the native tethering from cm7 - and this no longer works.
So are there any 3rd party apps that will bypass the block? I tried barnacle and wifi tether for root users, but couldn't seem to get either to even connect to the computer correctly.
netter123 said:
Same question for me. I use tethering sparingly, but just got blocked today. I'm fully rooted and on cm7 rc3, using the native tethering from cm7 - and this no longer works.
So are there any 3rd party apps that will bypass the block? I tried barnacle and wifi tether for root users, but couldn't seem to get either to even connect to the computer correctly.
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I found a solution that works for me anyway. Not sure if I'm supposed to post that kind of info here, but feel free to PM me and I can share if anyone has this same problem (again, not sure my solution would work for everyone).
netter123 said:
I found a solution that works for me anyway. Not sure if I'm supposed to post that kind of info here, but feel free to PM me and I can share if anyone has this same problem (again, not sure my solution would work for everyone).
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Why PM when you can share it to the whole forum
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Why PM when you can share it to the whole forum
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A quick and dirty fix that works in a pinch for t-mobile is to create a new APN and make it epc.tmobile.com, then switch to it. I tried it the other day after they started sending me to that site where they tell you to add tethering to your plan. It worked.
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A quick and dirty fix that works in a pinch for t-mobile is to create a new APN and make it epc.tmobile.com, then switch to it. I tried it the other day after they started sending me to that site where they tell you to add tethering to your plan. It worked.
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just use google chrome and change the client with user -agent switcher app and changed it to google's spider tmobile will think your using a phone and not a labtop works for me good luck
Lol. Bringing it back from the dead?
Good job...
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A quick and dirty fix that works in a pinch for t-mobile is to create a new APN and make it epc.tmobile.com, then switch to it. I tried it the other day after they started sending me to that site where they tell you to add tethering to your plan. It worked.
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Does that mean T-Mobile is using a new APN? I'm only asking because I use epc.tmobile.com all the time after flashing a new ROM.
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Bass_Man25 said:
Does that mean T-Mobile is using a new APN? I'm only asking because I use epc.tmobile.com all the time after flashing a new ROM.
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No. For some reason that seems to temporarily confuse their system into letting you tether.
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netter123 said:
I found a solution that works for me anyway. Not sure if I'm supposed to post that kind of info here, but feel free to PM me and I can share if anyone has this same problem (again, not sure my solution would work for everyone).
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I spoke with netter123 he is prompt, friendly and helpful! The solution that he has DOES work!!! Thank you netter!!!
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Yo all!!
ok.. i have been trying to get my phone to connect Via HTC sync V2 and latest V3 but have been told that it will not work as we are not using Sence? (FroydVillain 1.5)
if so... i need a little help....
With HTC Sync (before Froyd..), i could get the phone to use the computers internet.
Is there any way of doing this without Sync?
Cheers all
Simple as that! You have FV 1. 5!!!! Just connect the usb cable and enable tethering under >setting >wireless connection, you can now use wireless or 3G with your pc... ;-)
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Has ukinok misunderstood? Google. Reverse Tethering apps, I'm sure you'll find something.
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lol i had issues before, google solved my problems
ddotpatel said:
Has ukinok misunderstood? Google. Reverse Tethering apps, I'm sure you'll find something.
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yup yup, he/she did haha
Reverse tethering is exactly what im after!!
but not having much look googleing about!
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Has ukinok misunderstood? Google. Reverse Tethering apps, I'm sure you'll find something.
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Yep!!! Guys I misunderstood.... apologies!!!
For reverse tether, this info might be of interest:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8334976&postcount=1
Im confused why would anyone want to use the computers internet connection on a phone when they are tethered?
I can see wanting your computer to use 3G but not the other way around. Am i missing something something here ?
Jake
jake_in_notts said:
Im confused why would anyone want to use the computers internet connection on a phone when they are tethered?
I can see wanting your computer to use 3G but not the other way around. Am i missing something something here ?
Jake
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You're definitely missing something,... For people without unlimited data plans maybe?
Or maybe turn off the phone and use the computer?
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jake_in_notts said:
Or maybe turn off the phone and use the computer?
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What about for Market and syncing?
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What about for Market and syncing?
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yes i can see that aps will cost if you've got no data plan with a smart phone, i did have to abort a few auto updates when i was on holiday and being charged roaming rates and now routinely set them to off. If it was me I would look for the apk files from and load them from the sd card or failing that walk the streets looking for an open wifi
had a quick google and found this , hope it help the op
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/reverse-tethering-possible-on-g1-20957/
Repost from desire forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8334976&postcount=1
Not heard if it worked for anyone, so thought I'd bump this link again. It sounds like what you're after.
I just perm rooted. And I heard about t mobile charging for tethering. Will I still be able to use the 2.0.5 wifi tethering app for root users without getting charged?
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I am interested in finding the answer to your question as well
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I am interested in finding the answer to your question as well
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Anyone?
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Well I use the stock app and T-Mobile says is free (for now). You could use other apps like Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether. You could also use the andorid-wifi-teather app http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/. I like the latter of the two the best.
If you don't use the stock tmo app, you should be fine... we won't know till Nov 14th tho...
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ive seen a couple people saying they gotten wifi tether 2.0.5 to work fine (before permroot) but it doesnt seem to work for me (kernel does not support tethering)
How did you guys get it to work? correct me if im wrong but temproot/permroot shouldnt have anything to do with it cus its saying its the kernel... (unless this is the generic error message)
perm rooted, with s off, I just dl 2.0.5 pre13
Works fine...
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im using pre9 and it works perfectly for me
Stock app
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Well I use the stock app and T-Mobile says is free (for now). You could use other apps like Barnacle Wi-Fi Tether. You could also use the andorid-wifi-teather app I like the latter of the two the best.
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so the Stock app works for free right now?
yup........
Could someone help me? I need help getting root.and do it works fine?
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Has anyone heard/figured out how TMo will be "stopping" tethering (update, account sync file, etc.)?
I will not accept an OTA (won't get one while rooted anyway) and have account sync turned off.
gaww said:
Has anyone heard/figured out how TMo will be "stopping" tethering (update, account sync file, etc.)?
I will not accept an OTA (won't get one while rooted anyway) and have account sync turned off.
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this ones a mystery so far... I just dont think tmo would announce the charge then make the change.... I would guess its already done (key word guess but who knows this change could of been made months ago... before the g2's release)
Anyone see a change yet or figure out how they are going to charge for tethering?
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So i'm running CM7 and I was at the airport yesterday with no free wifi. I used the USB tethering feature built into CM7 which happened to work just fine.
However, i am just wondering, is there anyway t-mobile will know i'm tethering?
Heard yes and no, never been billed for tethering through my carrier
shortskoolbus said:
So i'm running CM7 and I was at the airport yesterday with no free wifi. I used the USB tethering feature built into CM7 which happened to work just fine.
However, i am just wondering, is there anyway t-mobile will know i'm tethering?
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All I used to do was tether my HD2 to my notebook PC but I can't get that feature to work with this device anymore.
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i n f a m o u s said:
All I used to do was tether my HD2 to my notebook PC but I can't get that feature to work with this device anymore.
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It worked great for me. I couldn't even tell I was tethering, that's how fast it was.
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shortskoolbus said:
So i'm running CM7 and I was at the airport yesterday with no free wifi. I used the USB tethering feature built into CM7 which happened to work just fine.
However, i am just wondering, is there anyway t-mobile will know i'm tethering?
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AFAIK, no. There has been no definitive answer to this. However, I don't believe T-Mo has any "long armed reach" into your phone. All they are is a carrier. They provide you a signal, what you do with that signal is up to you. All they should see is a steam of data to various points on the internet on their end.
Now, if these points happens to be things like a WoW server or CoD server; aka things that 100% can't run on your phone -- maybe they would have some info. Surfing, email, and downloading should all be totally innocuous though.
I have been trying to get mobile hotspot to work on 1.83 to much disappointment. I have it rooted, I tried gladenabler, and I have even installed gingerblur as last rom it removed the verification altogether.
This time it is just not going away. I have also selected =false using root explorer for that one value that was listed in a previous post.
I am not on att I'm in another country with no tethering restrictions.
Any help would make me very grateful.
Thanks in advance.
-caid
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Can't edit from my phone but in an update to what I wrote earlier. Editing the build.prop file actually worked but required a reboot.
In retrospect I should have thought of that but it wasn't listed in the op.
So, if you are also getting this problem
Follow the directions on this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057665
Then REBOOT AFTER.
Should be golden.
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On your APN type just add tether after default. So your APN type looks like this APN type: default,tether
Mine works...I live in Malaysia
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Wifi-Tether Android
Just use http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Once you rooted and enabled side-loading install Wifi-Tether android , that works for me
I actually have an employee plan so 40 for unlimited and tethering but if you add the apn u can also use barnicle wifi tether. U can't find it on the market (anymore/F-u too att) you'll have to Google but it is better than using my included option in network settings. I have also used the open one on code.Google.com and has been great. I love my atrix and webtop and lapdock but if I had a chance at getting it all on tmo or sprint, I'd jump ship. Making Google hide apps from it's own users? Wtf? If I were sprint I'd be praying att buys tmo because everyone would run to sprint. If I didn't have said plan, I'm not sure I could take the abuse they give their high paying customers.
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I'm sorry, new to this, but what's wrong with using an app like 'barnacle wifi tether' to create a mobile hotspot?
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I actually have an employee plan so 40 for unlimited and tethering but if you add the apn u can also use barnicle wifi tether. U can't find it on the market (anymore/F-u too att) you'll have to Google but it is better than using my included option in network settings. I have also used the open one on code.Google.com and has been great. I love my atrix and webtop and lapdock but if I had a chance at getting it all on tmo or sprint, I'd jump ship. Making Google hide apps from it's own users? Wtf? If I were sprint I'd be praying att buys tmo because everyone would run to sprint. If I didn't have said plan, I'm not sure I could take the abuse they give their high paying customers.
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You could also take the SIM out (or put the phone in airplane mode) and search via Wifi to find a tethering app on the market...
happiboi said:
I'm sorry, new to this, but what's wrong with using an app like 'barnacle wifi tether' to create a mobile hotspot?
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Barnacle is supposed to work, it's just the matter of getting it...
ccrows said:
Barnacle is supposed to work, it's just the matter of getting it...
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hmmm, I'm using barnacle at the moment just fine? Auto-associate til connected, running my ipod and notebook off it with no issues yet
Caid444 said:
I have been trying to get mobile hotspot to work on 1.83 to much disappointment. I have it rooted, I tried gladenabler, and I have even installed gingerblur as last rom it removed the verification altogether.
This time it is just not going away. I have also selected =false using root explorer for that one value that was listed in a previous post.
I am not on att I'm in another country with no tethering restrictions.
Any help would make me very grateful.
Thanks in advance.
-caid
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Sideload Barnacle or download PDANet
yea I use an unlocked AT&T atrix on Rogers and couldn't get the hot spot to work either. Just downloaded the android wifi tether from the market and it works fine. No need for the built in one.
I was just curious how hard it would be to get around it. Thanks!!!
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Well I'm using my WiFi hotspot with tmobiles New data plan for the last 45 mins no problem.
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Tried tethering myself without any success. Get redirected to the hotspots page advising upgrading to a tethering plan. Also attempted to tether using multiple 3rd party apps to no avail any assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated
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Did you try changing your access point names?
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im on tmobiles new unlimited data plan as of today and so far ive used ALOT of data today... alot meaning im syncing my google drive on my computer using tmobile hotspot feature for my mytouch 4g running 3.5 sense rom... it works great... i do believe i did configure google chrome to not redirect to tmobiles page saying that i need to buy the hotspot feature.
Awesome buddy.keep me posted on how that all wirksout for you.and you said that you have used alot of data how much is a lot 1Gig? Thanks for your input.Did you have to change your access point names at all. Thanks!!!
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Mesaman2012 said:
how much is a lot 1Gig?
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LOLOLOLOL. Ive used 3GBs in less then 48 hours.
Just wondering what you're using as your apns did some googling but there seems to be quite a few different ones. What are you guys currently using. Also if you could please answer if you managed to get it working with the standard pe installed hot spot app or a 3rd party app
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Yeah, I am kinda worried about the whole tethering situation.
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im on tmobiles new unlimited data plan as of today and so far ive used ALOT of data today... alot meaning im syncing my google drive on my computer using tmobile hotspot feature for my mytouch 4g running 3.5 sense rom... it works great... i do believe i did configure google chrome to not redirect to tmobiles page saying that i need to buy the hotspot feature.
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have you been blocked by tmobile at all? i have. if you haven't what was your work around?
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have you been blocked by tmobile at all? i have. if you haven't what was your work around?
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Try using Agent Switch Pro for chrome on the latest Opera setting. That's how I'm doing it.
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Vain III said:
Try using Agent Switch Pro for chrome on the latest Opera setting. That's how I'm doing it.
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Keep us posted. I switched over this afternoon and am going to give this a try tonight. Thanks.
Nothing to keep posted. I've been using that technique from the beginning and have had no trouble.
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I tried it on my galaxy s3 using t-mobile hot spot and it kept redirecting my me to sign up for the hot spot plan. However, I did use a different WiFi router app and was able to tether. I am rooted btw.
Tether did not work with my S3, but does with my G2 and current S2's Did not get a chance to try a different rom on the S3 before sale tho so not sure about that.
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Tether did not work with my S3, but does with my G2 and current S2's Did not get a chance to try a different rom on the S3 before sale tho so not sure about that.
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Probably a stupid question on XDA, but are you rooted and running custom roms on your S2s? I'm interested if anyone has tried this on stock firmware with one of thee non-root tethering apps. I would test myself but I can't remember the last time I had a phone with stock firmware.
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Probably a stupid question on XDA, but are you rooted and running custom roms on your S2s? I'm interested if anyone has tried this on stock firmware with one of thee non-root tethering apps. I would test myself but I can't remember the last time I had a phone with stock firmware.
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i only tried foxfi and it worked but it was on prepaid 4g sim
i rooted shortly after and will get the splash page wo agent switching as stated above
my ladys first s3 wouldnt tether til rooted using an old wifi tether app, her replacement s3 i havn't had a chance to root yet and most likely won't. tether much til i flash custom
only problem i have now is xbox live wont let me see my friends, partyies, etc
no matter the settings, i can still play and Netflix
anyone else have that issue?
i tried vpn, but it wouldn't connect and i am in over my head trying to learn on the fly at the moment
So your using your phone as a WiFi hotspot to power your Xbox for you can stream Netflix?how is that working out for you so far.and your using a Samsung 3. Thanks!!!
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Mesaman2012 said:
So your using your phone as a WiFi hotspot to power your Xbox for you can stream Netflix?how is that working out for you so far.and your using a Samsung 3. Thanks!!!
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Yep I used both the s2 and s3 sucessfully.....
There is also another topic explaining another method of replacing ur apn in the general subforum of the tmobile s3
As for the s2 there is threads for apns and then for user agents
Live throws a code stating that some items may not be available but playing and netflix green light
Updates you have to dl on ur pc then transfer it to ur xbox by disc, etc storage medium
I have also changed my dns servers but I can still use tmobiles dns and do both
I use to have a full live experience until the last 360 update and now something borked....nebody have ideas? Lol
So I should have no problem using my sensation as a hotspot to power my roku box to stream Netflix to my t.v. right? Thanks!!!
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