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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
bluedory said:
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!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. .
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.
qhdevon43 said:
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?
lkrfn5283 said:
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.
papabear said:
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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All the methods I've tried either don't work or no longer are available. Are there any current methods that work? AT&T tells me it would cost me $50/mo and I'd lose my unlimited data plan because tethering somehow doesn't work on unlimited data plans "square peg in a round hole" they tell me. Of course they couldn't explain why it wouldnt work nor could they explain why the tether feature is nearly double my unlimted plan cost.
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nash2000 said:
All the methods I've tried either don't work or no longer are available. Are there any current methods that work? AT&T tells me it would cost me $50/mo and I'd lose my unlimited data plan because tethering somehow doesn't work on unlimited data plans "square peg in a round hole" they tell me. Of course they couldn't explain why it wouldnt work nor could they explain why the tether feature is nearly double my unlimted plan cost.
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on stock u can replace their wifi verification file (TetheringProvision.apk) with a hacked one "root required" or u can put practically any compatible rom on your phone and they work great. i recommend option b personally. i tried goldeneye and never looked back.
I am rooted but I'm not comfy with SS yet which is why I havent flashed a ROM yet. I used to use barnicle but I think its no longer available. So my best met is to use a costom ROM?
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ss wont break your phone as long as you dont touch your stock rom with it. i never had great success with the hacked provision file, it worked, but not great. i get ridiculous speed and stability on a rom. or u can get a saw and square that hole out to fit the peg.
I'm on a rooted, stock phone and use ES File Explorer to allow me to Wifi tether. Works perfectly for me.
nash2000 said:
I am rooted but I'm not comfy with SS yet which is why I havent flashed a ROM yet. I used to use barnicle but I think its no longer available. So my best met is to use a costom ROM?
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I think i tried this method but didnt work. Any chance you could give me a hand with it
SacTilt said:
I'm on a rooted, stock phone and use ES File Explorer to allow me to Wifi tether. Works perfectly for me.
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SacTilt said:
I'm on a rooted, stock phone and use ES File Explorer to allow me to Wifi tether. Works perfectly for me.
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Yes, works great.
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With wifi off, you open ES File Explorer, then browse to Tools - Net Manager. Tap on "Create a hotspot network". It will then show you the name of the network and password. Connect to it, and you are good to go.
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With wifi off, you open ES File Explorer, then browse to Tools - Net Manager. Tap on "Create a hotspot network". It will then show you the name of the network and password. Connect to it, and you are good to go.
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As soon as I click create hotspot I get a message telling me to called att...it than turns it off.
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This worked for my att s4
Dl the tether app here http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyS4/SGH-i337/tether
Then dl root browser off the play store
After you dl the tether app open root browser and go to system /app
Then you will see a tether apk file
Press and rename the. Apk to. Bak.
Then go to your download folder via root browser and look for the tether app you dl.
Press copy and then go back to system/app and paste it.
Reboot
Start the tether app and enjoy..
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I was able to get the other method to work. When the att message pops up all I have to do is hit the home button...guess it bypasses the "you can't do this" message.
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Just wanted to put this out there since I haven't seen anyone talking about it yet.
I was working with a friends ATT Note 3. I rooted it for him and then began working on modding the native hotspot. When I went to make the smali edits I saw that they were already there. So I fired up the hotspot and it worked. I am assuming this is also true if you are completely stock unrooted but didn't check first.
So if you have not rooted yet please test your hotspot and let us know the results. If you are rooted then the hotspot is definitely open.
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Just wanted to put this out there since I haven't seen anyone talking about it yet.
I was working with a friends ATT Note 3. I rooted it for him and then began working on modding the native hotspot. When I went to make the smali edits I saw that they were already there. So I fired up the hotspot and it worked. I am assuming this is also true if you are completely stock unrooted but didn't check first.
So if you have not rooted yet please test your hotspot and let us know the results. If you are rooted then the hotspot is definitely open.
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This is what i got. So not working att not rooted
dv8nathan said:
This is what i got. So not working att not rooted
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stock out of the box - hotspot not active
after rooting - hotspot still not active
did however install
tetheringprovision.apk (followed galaxy s4 instructions)
and hotspot now active / open.
no hassles.
mrbogusbaxter said:
stock out of the box - hotspot not active
after rooting - hotspot still not active
did however install
tetheringprovision.apk (followed galaxy s4 instructions)
and hotspot now active / open.
no hassles.
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That is odd. Maybe his account is messed up. Because he swears he never paid for the hotspot. But the mod which makes the native hotspot work on Sprint devices is already included in the rooted system, again didn't verify the non rooted system. So not sure what is up.
dv8nathan said:
This is what i got. So not working att not rooted
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This had been covered many times. Just hit the hinge button when you get that message! It will work.
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Hotspot works with NO ROOT
I'm on the 2gig limit mobile share plan. This plan comes with Hotspot, so no root needed.
a3plew said:
This had been covered many times. Just hit the hinge button when you get that message! It will work.
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What's the hinge button? I can't get it to work.
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you can also installed wanam and then diable tether provisioning. Native hotspot works after.
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you can also installed wanam and then diable tether provisioning. Native hotspot works after.
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I installed that and I still can't get the hot spot to work
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sirrdeezy said:
I installed that and I still can't get the hot spot to work
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After you select the option, did you reboot?
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sirrdeezy said:
I installed that and I still can't get the hot spot to work
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Yes I'll try again
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Yes I'll try again
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Still doesn't work
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Yes I'll try again
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Still doesn't work
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When you turn on your hotspot, if you get a message to call at&t, just press the home button (don't press ok). This should work for you, as it worked for me and many others. And the guy on the previous page that said "press the hinge button", he ment the home button.
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What's the hinge button? I can't get it to work.
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I meant home button. Dumb Swype haha
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For those that are having issues, try using the toggle WiFi hotspot widget https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fattin.togglewidget.hotspot
Just add the widget to your home screen and use it to turn on the hotspot, wait for the error message and hit the home button.
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I'm using Foxfi (free) on an Unrooted Note 3.
Perhaps it isn't necessary, seeming from the conversation here?
Either way, despite the annoying ATT message, it works flawlessly. =D
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I meant home button. Dumb Swype haha
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This method does not work for me and neither does the app Tetherify. Any other solutions?
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That Worked!!! Native Tethering
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For those that are having issues, try using the toggle WiFi hotspot widget https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fattin.togglewidget.hotspot
Just add the widget to your home screen and use it to turn on the hotspot, wait for the error message and hit the home button.
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Tried this widget and native tethering works with ATT. No need to freeze Tethering Provision, no need for FoxFi. Just install the widget as stated by mm3th and place on your home screen. Then press it, once the "call 611" comes up, hit the home button. You can even configure it without a problem.
Thanks mm3th:good:
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Tried this widget and native tethering works with ATT. No need to freeze Tethering Provision, no need for FoxFi. Just install the widget as stated by mm3th and place on your home screen. Then press it, once the "call 611" comes up, hit the home button. You can even configure it without a problem.
Thanks mm3th:good:
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Confirmed. Works and is so simple to activate and configure. Changed my network name to "click here for virus"
Wifi hotspot should work out of the box if you have any mobile share plan. The only group of people who will need any type of third party mode will be those with the grandfathered unlimited. AT&T does not allow hotspot on the unlimited.
Try barnacle wireless tether for root user's
I just got the lg g2 im on Verizon and have put the full root on it only to find out that sadly that it wont run any Wifi teathering apps even for rooted users. I have searched the forums and have found no soultion for this. I did find the hotspot provisions overide and was sure that would be a fix but couldnt get that to take. This phone is usless to me if i cannot wifi teather with it. Does ananyone know a way around this?
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I just got the lg g2 im on Verizon and have put the full root on it only to find out that sadly that it wont run any Wifi teathering apps even for rooted users. I have searched the forums and have found no soultion for this. I did find the hotspot provisions overide and was sure that would be a fix but couldnt get that to take. This phone is usless to me if i cannot wifi teather with it. Does ananyone know a way around this?
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I'm having the same issue. I've read where Scott's CleanROM has working wifi tether, but I haven't tried it yet. If you give it a go, let me know if it works for you.
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I'm having the same issue. I've read where Scott's CleanROM has working wifi tether, but I haven't tried it yet. If you give it a go, let me know if it works for you.
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Can confirm. Running CleanROM on ATT and it wifi/bluetooth tethering works great.
Can any post a link to this rom?
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I used ADB to push the hotspot provision and it worked on my VZW G2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2456338&page=3 - about half way down he lists all the lines to enter.
(on vzw) I wifi tethered 24/7 with CleanRom until I switched to CM and continue to wifi tether 24/7. No issues whatsoever.
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Can confirm. Running CleanROM on ATT and it wifi/bluetooth tethering works great.
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How do you like that rom? I just got my att g2 and need a solid rom
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reno55 said:
How do you like that rom? I just got my att g2 and need a solid rom
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It is awesome, I have not had any problems. It retains all the stock features like knock on without much bloat, which is the only reason I don't switch to CM or AOKP. A++++ Would recommend.
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reno55 said:
How do you like that rom? I just got my att g2 and need a solid rom
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I loaded up CleanROM this morning and can also confirm wifi tether works just fine.
Where can I get this CleanRom? And what are you guys using to push it to your phone? Twrp?
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This is the version I am using: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491006.
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Where can I get this CleanRom? And what are you guys using to push it to your phone? Twrp?
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I use TWRP, but you could also install it using Clockwork. You will need to get the carrier-specific ROM for your version of the G2.