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I am disconnecting my Droid 2 where I use wifi tether because i go the xoom. Anyone know if its possible yet to do the same thing with the xoom?
also,
i am curious about the LTE upgrade? you think they will care when doing the upgrade if the phone is rooted. Will there be a way to reverse the rooting?
Turning off Data to keep under 1gig limit
If I am understanding you correctly, you are wanting to use the Xoom on wifi when it's available and not have any chances of the Xoom surfing the net on 3G incurring mb's towards your 1 Gig or whatever plan you elected when buying ?
I simply turned off the data under Settings, "Wireless & Networks" -> "Mobile networks" -> "Data enabled" is then unchecked to turn off. This should accomplish what I think it is you are asking if possible..
Can anyone tell me how to keep track of Verizon's running tally of the MB's used to date in billing cycle ? I am scared to death to run into overage of my 1 GIG monthly plan. Verizon rep told me it is sinfully expensive per mb if you do..
On the Verizon setup page, it is $20/GB overage on the 1GB plan, and $10/GB overage on the 3GB and up plans.
Verizon's lower end data plans aren't too bad, but their 10GB for $80 is pretty insanely expensive.
I think you guys are misunderstood what the OP is asking about, I think he asks if it's possible for the xoom to have a native wifi tether that enables it to become a WiFi hotspot just like the option we have on Froyo, I'd like to know that too.
Download the app my verizon for tablets it gives u the option to check ur data usage even with a widget
firetaz39 said:
If I am understanding you correctly, you are wanting to use the Xoom on wifi when it's available and not have any chances of the Xoom surfing the net on 3G incurring mb's towards your 1 Gig or whatever plan you elected when buying ?
I simply turned off the data under Settings, "Wireless & Networks" -> "Mobile networks" -> "Data enabled" is then unchecked to turn off. This should accomplish what I think it is you are asking if possible..
Can anyone tell me how to keep track of Verizon's running tally of the MB's used to date in billing cycle ? I am scared to death to run into overage of my 1 GIG monthly plan. Verizon rep told me it is sinfully expensive per mb if you do..
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The setting for it is in the same place as on froyo, although I haven't activated service through verizon to see if it can become a hotspot (tethered to my nexus s). The option is there though so if anyone that has a data plan can try then we can confirm.
i was talking about using this
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I have always been able house this on my droid 2 but was wondering if its going to be possible with a rooted xoom. Does anyone know?
ml3000 said:
i was talking about using this
I have always been able house this on my droid 2 but was wondering if its going to be possible with a rooted xoom. Does anyone know?
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I tested it last night it works.
You think they are going to be able to tell that we rooted it during the lte upgrade?
Damned forum limitations, I just tested further and WiFi tether errors out on a bunch of important things...
ml3000 said:
You think they are going to be able to tell that we rooted it during the lte upgrade?
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Not sure they'd even check, seems obtrusive and unethical. I'll be encrypting my Xoom before I send it in.
We are going to see all of the services we enjoy on say, The HTC Incredible come to the Xoom in a Custom Rom.
Many root apps you can run now.
The challenge with Tethering is that it requires hooks in the Kernel that might not be in place, or if they are, might be different then what was in Android 2.2 or 2.3 stock ROMS.
The Xoom is the first device to release with Honeycomb, so we are going to have to hold tight, and wait for someone to update things like WiFi tethering Kernels and the app to match Honeycomb,
No need for wifi tether on the Xoom. Honeycomb comes with mobile hotspot built in and verizon does not charge extra to use hotspot on tablets. The usage just comes out of your monthly plan.
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adub007 said:
Download the app my verizon for tablets it gives u the option to check ur data usage even with a widget
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Ok, but how do we register for the account. I tried and it says it will send a text with a temporary passcode. This thing doesn't receive texts, right?
markbo2000 said:
Ok, but how do we register for the account. I tried and it says it will send a text with a temporary passcode. This thing doesn't receive texts, right?
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right, i had a vz customer rep activate my account on her phone, then resent the text then i entered it, then i set a password, then she reactivated my xoom on my line... worked relatively painlessly. just tell them thats what you need to do.
diaa08 said:
right, i had a vz customer rep activate my account on her phone, then resent the text then i entered it, then i set a password, then she reactivated my xoom on my line... worked relatively painlessly. just tell them thats what you need to do.
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Good idea. I'll try that. Why the heck didn't they have text support on these.
markbo2000 said:
Good idea. I'll try that. Why the heck didn't they have text support on these.
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they don't? I don't have mine yet, but ordered online and a texting plan was being offered. I need to get my xoom already, I'm in iraq and my wife is sending it monday going to be at least a week.
Hi, I'm using AOIP 8/10/13 ROM on my Galaxy Exhibit T679 phone and Yesterday when I was using my laptop using my phone as WiFi hotspot, all of a sudden, T-mobile warning sign came up on a browser window and since then, any web page i'm try to connect ends up a T-mobile warning sign saying you have to buy a hotspot plan. Wifi Tethering has been working with no problem on this ROM till today, so I was wondering what happened. Can anybody give me any advice? I thought if I root my phone and use these custom rom, Wifi tethering would work even without having T-mobile hotspot plan or whatever. BTW, I've been using this ROMs build-in tethering feature and I didn't use any tethering app like FOX-Fi etc...Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi, I'm using AOIP 8/10/13 ROM on my Galaxy Exhibit T679 phone and Yesterday when I was using my laptop using my phone as WiFi hotspot, all of a sudden, T-mobile warning sign came up on a browser window and since then, any web page i'm try to connect ends up a T-mobile warning sign saying you have to buy a hotspot plan. Wifi Tethering has been working with no problem on this ROM till today, so I was wondering what happened. Can anybody give me any advice? I thought if I root my phone and use these custom rom, Wifi tethering would work even without having T-mobile hotspot plan or whatever. BTW, I've been using this ROMs build-in tethering feature and I didn't use any tethering app like FOX-Fi etc...Any help would be appreciated.
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Just curious do you have an unlimited data plan.
schuylkillparanormal said:
Just curious do you have an unlimited data plan.
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it's a so called "Walmart Plan" which includes: 5GB data, 100 min talk time and unlimited text.
When I checked the usage of my data, it was like 300 MB, so I still have a lot of data left.
betek2k said:
it's a so called "Walmart Plan" which includes: 5GB data, 100 min talk time and unlimited text.
When I checked the usage of my data, it was like 300 MB, so I still have a lot of data left.
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Hmmm idk what to tell you I have a unlimited plan and never had a pronlem with wifi tether. Maybe try wiping data and cache .
What browser are you using? I ran in to this before with same wall Mart plan. I found online about changing the user agent in the browser can get you around the T-Mobile page. I was using internet explorer. Go to developer options and then go change user agent to opera. See how that works.
If all else fails, its only 15 bucks more for the tethering with Tmobile.
So I've been a longtime foxfi -> PDANet user and ever since 4.3 dropped I've lived without tether. It wasn't THAT big a deal for me since I tether in emergency situations only and they don't come up often but now that I'm on the S5 and root has dropped I realized it's time to get tethering as a backup working.
So my question is what's the current best wifi tether option for the S5 if you've rooted it? I don't mind paying for an app if there's no free version that does the same thing or just to support a good developer. I've found things like wifi tether:
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
but every one I've found seems old and hasn't been updated in quite a long time.
Any feedback much appreciated.
Try WiFi Tether Router v6
I apologize for being nosey, but what's wrong with the built-in Mobile Hotspot?
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I apologize for being nosey, but what's wrong with the built-in Mobile Hotspot?
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Grandfathered unlimited with no option to use the built-in Mobile Hotspot without giving up the unlimited. I use MAYBE 500MB-1GB tethering a month and I'm not willing to give up unlimited for the ability to tether those rares times especially since pulling into the parking lot of a starbucks has worked for those emergencies in the last few months.
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Try WiFi Tether Router v6
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This looks promising but I don't like paid apps you can't try before buying. Does anyone else have any experience with this app?
erikk said:
So I've been a longtime foxfi -> PDANet user and ever since 4.3 dropped I've lived without tether. It wasn't THAT big a deal for me since I tether in emergency situations only and they don't come up often but now that I'm on the S5 and root has dropped I realized it's time to get tethering as a backup working.
So my question is what's the current best wifi tether option for the S5 if you've rooted it? I don't mind paying for an app if there's no free version that does the same thing or just to support a good developer. I've found things like wifi...
Any feedback much appreciated.
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That WiFi tether is OK to use. The core system has not been updated in a while, but if you look into the project a little deeper, you will find that the S4 just received it's own configuration into the tether.
With the S5 recently obtaining root, I'm sure the configuration will be patched in soon.
I am using 3.4pre1 (experimental). There are only two issues I came across.
1) The Logging portion fails.
2) If you are connected to a wifi hotspot, then start wifi tether, you will loose the configuration for that specific SSID. Don't worry, though, as a reboot will fix this.
Also, I use the S4 device profile. It seems there is somewhat smoother operations with this.
I have grandfathered unlimited data with AT&T and successfully enabled the built-in hotspot by using the "Disable tethering provisioning" option in WanamXposed
scott318 said:
I have grandfathered unlimited data with AT&T and successfully enabled the built-in hotspot by using the "Disable tethering provisioning" option in WanamXposed
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I just tried that and it didn't seem to work for me. I got impatient and just bought Wifi Tether Router 6 (that $25 google play credit makes it hard to be patient). It seems to work but I had some issues when I was connected to Wifi when I started to initiate the tether and actually if I was even in a place where I had a signal for a saved wifi. Forgetting the wifi networks in my house and it worked which I guess is ok since I wouldn't ever be using it someplace where I had another Wifi to connect to.
But I wouldn't mind figuring out how to use wanam xposed to do it, if there's a way to.
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I have grandfathered unlimited data with AT&T and successfully enabled the built-in hotspot by using the "Disable tethering provisioning" option in WanamXposed
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Question: What to you do to make it work? I tried this and it still fails. I go to turn it on and a dialog pops up, says "Checking" and then turns off.
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Question: What to you do to make it work? I tried this and it still fails. I go to turn it on and a dialog pops up, says "Checking" and then turns off.
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Sorry, please disregard my last post. While I had one initial session working and could access the portable hotspot on my Mac, it seems to no longer work.
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Sorry, please disregard my last post. While I had one initial session working and could access the portable hotspot on my Mac, it seems to no longer work.
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I can 100% confirm however that the Xposed module "X Tether" enables native tethering correctly...I am posting using it now :laugh:
Ha ha! You beat me to it! Yes native tethering works indeed. Head to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787606
For more info.
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I can 100% confirm however that the Xposed module "X Tether" enables native tethering correctly...I am posting using it now :laugh:
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Yes it does seem to. Allows me to use native app, doesn't mess up wifi if connected already. I think I'll use this method. I'll just eat the $2.50 for wifi tether router I guess.
Thanks Scott.
DISCLAIMER: This is my first thread on XDA, so hopefully I'm not posting in the wrong place/format/context/whatever. If I am, sorry.
For those of you with AT&T plans that don't include Tethering, I came across a simple way to bypass this with root and allow you to run the built in tethering instead of having to use FoxFi.
What you'll need:
Xposed Framework
X Tether Module (Xposed Module)
Root (towelroot method)
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer/ES File Explorer
Step 1:
Install Xposed Framework.
Once installed, launch Xposed Installer, go to Downloads and search for X Tether
Install X Tether, Activate the Module, and reboot.
Step 2:
Open Titanium Backup and find TetheringProvision 4.06.72
Press the App and select 'Freeze !'
Step 3:
Open Root Explorer and navigate to:
/system/app/
Now rename TetheringProvision.apk and TetheringProvision.odex
to TetheringProvision.apk.bak and TetheringProvision.odex.bak
Step 4:
Reboot, Set up Hotspot and Enjoy!
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Tried this, when I attempt to activate the HotSpot it says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."
After following the updated instructions, my hotspot appears to be working. Thank you!
Yea, that looked too easy. Usually you would swap the tethering provision files with hacked ones.
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I see you changed the instructions in the thread. That just renaming the file like you suggested earlier, well AT&T caught on to that, and now that doesn't work anymore.
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I see you changed the instructions in the thread. That just renaming the file like you suggested earlier, well AT&T caught on to that, and now that doesn't work anymore.
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Hi shortydoggg,
You're right, I left out the most important part, the Xposed Module.
X Tether (or Moto Tether) is what actually clears out the array that stores the provision varification data (config_mobile_hotspot_provision_app)
Just running this module didn't work for me at first but after renaming the Tether Provisioning files it worked fine.
I also had trouble renaming the files until I froze the Tether Provisioning apk file.
I just ran another test and the built in wifi hotspot is still working great with my 3GB monthly plan.
Works awesome!!!!
BTW, I have the Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan.
Thanks!
Did this yesterday, worked fine. THANKS!
Also another grandfathered unlimited plan here; they provisioned the plan on my new GS5 but couldn't enable tethering. This solves that!! Awesome!!
Trekboy said:
Tried this, when I attempt to activate the HotSpot it says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."
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Open the Xposed network on your phone and check that the tethering module is activated, and that the xposed network actually installed. You may need to do another step (hint)
Wifi tether speed
I was able to allow mobile hot spot on my Att S5 using the S4 method of replacing the tetherprovision.apk, problem is the speed of the devices connected is terrible. Fine for checking email on one device but not for streaming netflix on multiple like I need. Anyone know of a way to change this? Is it some config file that is set purposely to limit tethered devices?
Note 3 4.4.2
works, thanks
having trouble with the settings also
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Trekboy said:
Tried this, when I attempt to activate the HotSpot it says "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped."
After following the updated instructions, my hotspot appears to be working. Thank you!
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How can I fix the settings for the tether to work
Works like a charm!
Great work, great share....Thanks forever!
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AT&T Note 3 on T-Mobile
It works great.
Question - will T-mobile know when I'm tethering? If so, is there a way... ?
Thanks
Nikon5400 said:
It works great.
Question - will T-mobile know when I'm tethering? If so, is there a way... ?
Thanks
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They shouldn't notice. I've been tethering on my s2 for years without any issues.
Some developers will say it is technically possible. If your concerned, a VPN service will hide all of your online habits from Tmobile.
I have a subscription through PrivateInternetAccess, I havent hand any issues with their app.
It works!!! I'm also on the grandfathered unlimited plan!
Thanks!!
Post a bitcoin addy, you deserve a tip .
Note 3 AT&T on T-Mobile, never used hotspot before
A few questions -
1. Phone gets hot when hotspot is on. Is that normal?
2. Connection drops from time to time. IPv6 connectivity shows "no internet access", but then works without me doing anything. Is that T-Mobile's fault?
3. When I received a call the icon changed from LTE to 4g, but while hotspot is on and pc connected, the signal never changed back to LTE. Is that how it supposed to be? I have to turn hotspot off and on after every phone call to get LTE back? Or is that T-Mobile not being happy (I have not used the 3gb hotspot limit on my unlimited data plan)
Thanks
Hi, first off a major thanks to OP for posting an excellent tutorial on how to do this. I was really hoping to get tethering enabled on my grandfather unlimited data plan before vacation and am so excited to not have to pay $15 a day for WiFi.
I've been having a lot of lag with the phone lately. Its very slow to respond to typing, switching apps, and even waking and putting to sleep takes 5-10 seconds longer than normal. Any suggestions? I followed all of the directions to the letter and aside from this massive amount of lag, everything is perfect.
elgrecoFL said:
It works!!! I'm also on the grandfathered unlimited plan!
Thanks!!
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Thanks elgrecoFL!
Bitcoin Tips are always welcome!
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Nikon5400 said:
Note 3 AT&T on T-Mobile, never used hotspot before
A few questions -
1. Phone gets hot when hotspot is on. Is that normal?
2. Connection drops from time to time. IPv6 connectivity shows "no internet access", but then works without me doing anything. Is that T-Mobile's fault?
3. When I received a call the icon changed from LTE to 4g, but while hotspot is on and pc connected, the signal never changed back to LTE. Is that how it supposed to be? I have to turn hotspot off and on after every phone call to get LTE back? Or is that T-Mobile not being happy (I have not used the 3gb hotspot limit on my unlimited data plan)
Thanks
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Hey Nikon,
Hopefully someone with a little more knowledge on the subject can help out but here are my thoughts.
1. My s2 always got hot while tethering for long periods of time and my s5 seems to do the same as well.
This is normal and caused by the 4G antenna and WiFi antenna running simultaneously.
2. Perhaps IPv6 is not working but IPv4 is? I'm seeing the same thing on my AT&T connection.
3. I never had this issue. You might want to double check your APN settings, it could be a t-mobile thing but I really don't think they're targeting people who tether, it sounds more like the connection can't re-establish after connecting to a phone call.
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Hi, first off a major thanks to OP for posting an excellent tutorial on how to do this. I was really hoping to get tethering enabled on my grandfather unlimited data plan before vacation and am so excited to not have to pay $15 a day for WiFi.
I've been having a lot of lag with the phone lately. Its very slow to respond to typing, switching apps, and even waking and putting to sleep takes 5-10 seconds longer than normal. Any suggestions? I followed all of the directions to the letter and aside from this massive amount of lag, everything is perfect.
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Hey RSCTurner20,
I haven't notice any lag since doing this, does the lag go away if you turn off the X Tether Module and reboot?
edit: most likely cause and a quick fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784945
that's right - if you get a call or access phone settings while client is connected phone cannot re-establish lte connection.
I know when you get a call (hotspot off) on Nexus 5 it takes anywhere from 15 seconds to up to 5 minutes to get lte back
Is there a way to force phone to refresh frequencies?
Can anyone confirm that FoxFi doesn't work on the Note 4?
Morphinity said:
Can anyone confirm that FoxFi doesn't work on the Note 4?
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Doesn't work for me so I downloaded Wifi Tether Router and it works.
Check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/help/hotspot-tethering-t2904713
FoxFi (paid version) is working fine on my N4. So is the proxy add-on.
My only question is How do I hide the hot spot activity from TMo? I have the top plan which includes 5gb of tethering data.
How do I test this and fix if necessary?
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FoxFi (paid version) is working fine on my N4. So is the proxy add-on.
My only question is How do I hide the hot spot activity from TMo? I have the top plan which includes 5gb of tethering data.
How do I test this and fix if necessary?
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Foxfi doesn't work for me. Its still using my tethered (Hot Spot) plan and not my data plan. Even after creating an alternative APN setting. You sure yours is working?
hellcatrydr said:
FoxFi (paid version) is working fine on my N4. So is the proxy add-on.
My only question is How do I hide the hot spot activity from TMo? I have the top plan which includes 5gb of tethering data.
How do I test this and fix if necessary?
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Have you tried the option in wanam to disable tether provisioning?
Guys i have gotten the wifi hotspot to work on mine with a specific xposed module and a file placement if someone is willing to see if it works for them as well ill post a how to
spirodave said:
Have you tried the option in wanam to disable tether provisioning?
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I'm not rooted.
aznmode said:
Foxfi doesn't work for me. Its still using my tethered (Hot Spot) plan and not my data plan. Even after creating an alternative APN setting. You sure yours is working?
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When I said "working" I meant it's producing a wifi signal. I have no idea which part of the plan it's pulling data through.
That's why I asked how I test (hotspot or data plan) and fix it.
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I'm not rooted.
When I said "working" I meant it's producing a wifi signal. I have no idea which part of the plan it's pulling data through.
That's why I asked how I test (hotspot or data plan) and fix it.
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correction:
FoxFi is NOT working to divert data from hotspot to data plan.
Even using the proxy feature, it still shows up as tethering in the My Account app.
It seems all FoxFi does is turn on the Tmo hotspot app.
I hafta' root now. You people are a bad influence.
My mom warned me about yous guys tryin' to bring me & my new unsullied virgin N4 princess to the dark side...
You MF'ers better have cookies.
jinda628 said:
Doesn't work for me so I downloaded Wifi Tether Router and it works.
Check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/help/hotspot-tethering-t2904713
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Yes this is the proper method. thank this gentleman above for posting. Heck thank me too for reposting
glensta said:
Yes this is the proper method. thank this gentleman above for posting. Heck thank me too for reposting
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Meh, I'm just the one who posted how to do it .
glensta said:
Yes this is the proper method. thank this gentleman above for posting. Heck thank me too for reposting
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Not me bro, I just followed whatever is recommended in that thread.
I followed what this guy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56011702&postcount=3
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Lol there he is, posted above me Thanks man!
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Not me bro, I just followed whatever is recommended in that thread.
I followed what this guy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56011702&postcount=3
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Lol there he is, posted above me Thanks man!
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Oops, yeah i meant to say thanks for linking this lol
Updated thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2914057
So wifi won't work, but could anyone please verify that the Note 4 can at least be USB tethered to a PC with FoxFi and use T-Mobile mobile data, instead of tether data? I've searched all over and saw no one specifically verifying this with TMO, even though FoxFi generally says it's possible. I don't have a Note 4 or TMO yet to test myself, and prefer to stay unrooted so all the other options I've seen wouldn't fly. I'd probably barely go over 20GB in a month.
If USB tethering does properly hide it as mobile data, I wonder if it'd be possible to USB into a wifi router. I saw someone on Reddit doing that, but it wasn't a Note 4 and there was no specific hiding of tethering as it just used android's baked in tethering.
I've never used FoxFi before so if anyone could help with the following questions I'd appreciate it too:
1. If I have to use USB to PC, could I still use my phone for calls/texting/etc at the same time? Same question if FoxFi WiFi was eventually supported for N4?
2. While USB tethered to PC would my phone also be charging?
3. If I can USB into my PC, could I create WiFi from there in some way?
Thank you for any help!
Just coming back to update that yes you can use FoxFi to USB tether to your PC and have the internet useage be recognized as mobile data. Just need to put PDAnet on your PC. It does charge the phone at the same time, though extremely slow compared to fast charging. I've texted at the same time and used my phone in other ways as well.