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Tethering?

I'm running a 2.3.3 stock, rooted deodyxed(sp) nexus one and I was would wondering what apps are out there that would let me tether?
Thanks in advance.
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ummmmm the stock rom has this built-in.... I thought.

Settings>Wireless&Network>Tether&portable hotspot

Yeah stock android has tethering built into the OS. Up to 8 devices I believe, or close.

So that won't require me to pay through ATT? Could anyone elaborate?
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Yes
yes you don't need to pay the carrier i got t-mo and I use tethering all the time. It works great or download barnacle for creating a wifi hotspot, thats better.

coolanvesh said:
yes you don't need to pay the carrier i got t-mo and I use tethering all the time. It works great or download barnacle for creating a wifi hotspot, thats better.
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I think this isn't entirely true. The carriers have some control over this, and AT&T recently changed their tethering policy. That might mean you can't tether without the proper account.

The carriers can't control tethering. They can attempt to charge for it, though, using various methods of detecting you tethering.

That's what I'm thinking about; because I bought this phone from someone here and the line is still registered to a Capptivate, how could they know if I'm tethering or not?
I would have increased upload ans download usage but... other than that how could they know?
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That, to me, is a form of control, and what I meant.
I don't know if they do this, but theoretically, it could be built into the system to know when packets are the result of tethering. More likely, is that it is built into the phone software by the carrier, and so the N1 wouldn't be subject to this because the carrier doesn't have control over that.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1004560
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evilkorn said:
ummmmm the stock rom has this built-in.... I thought.
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galaxys said:
Settings>Wireless&Network>Tether&portable hotspot
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RogerPodacter said:
Yeah stock android has tethering built into the OS. Up to 8 devices I believe, or close.
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Jack_R1 said:
The carriers can't control tethering. They can attempt to charge for it, though, using various methods of detecting you tethering.
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I see everyone is using the term "tethering" to mean your phone sharing its internet connection via Wi-Fi? I guess the definition has changed -- to me, tethering was always using your phone as a dial-up modem, i.e., using a dial-string to connect to the internet, no? For example, using BT DUN (which is advantages, as you can keep your phone in your pocket and initiate an internet connection right from the computer, although I have yet to see an implementation of this on Android). In this case, carriers can tell. For example, with Rogers, the dial string is *99# so they can tell if you are using data over that versus using data on device via the normal APN.

Yes, I believe the most of the reference for "tethering" is changed from "legacy" reference - it's either USB or WiFi tether, and in both you don't actually use the phone as a modem to establish a connection, but use its own connectivity and share the access to it.

Jack_R1 said:
Yes, I believe the most of the reference for "tethering" is changed from "legacy" reference - it's either USB or WiFi tether, and in both you don't actually use the phone as a modem to establish a connection, but use its own connectivity and share the access to it.
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I guess I need to catch up with the times! To me what your describing was internet connection sharing, not tethering... I guess my age is starting to show!

WiFi Hot Spot.

Since I didn't see a thread about this wanted to start it. Has anybody successfully gotten WiFi Hotspot after rooting? Found a thread in the Sprint S5 forums about it here, don't know if we could use this same method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732722
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Works for me (via settings -> network connections -> hotspot, on my att 10gb plan).

C0derbear said:
Works for me (via settings -> network connections -> hotspot, on my att 10gb plan).
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Install Xposed Framework and download a module named X Tether. It will allow the native wifi tether to function.

C0derbear said:
Works for me (via settings -> network connections -> hotspot, on my att 10gb plan).
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for those with sim card from at&t works without problems, but those who have phones at&t released using another sim card of other operator does not work

Wow. Got my phone yesterday. Got root. Saw this thread today. Got tether. Thanks.
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556AR said:
Install Xposed Framework and download a module named X Tether. It will allow the native wifi tether to function.
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Works like a charm with att unlimited plan. Make sure you restart after installing x tether. THANKS!

So X Tether can provide a mobile Hotspot or is it for "tethering"? If it's for tethering I already use clockworkmod tether for that.
EDIT: Got it working, thanks for all the help everybody. Now I wonder if we can get a Mobile Hotspot indicator in the notifications bar. Guess I need to follow the thread I posted and I'll let you guys know how it goes. Leaving this thread open for now if anybody needs future help with this.
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PS4AndroidHacker said:
So X Tether can provide a mobile Hotspot or is it for "tethering"? If it's for tethering I already use clockworkmod tether for that.
EDIT: Got it working, thanks for all the help everybody. Now I wonder if we can get a Mobile Hotspot indicator in the notifications bar. Guess I need to follow the thread I posted and I'll let you guys know how it goes. Leaving this thread open for now if anybody needs future help with this.
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If you want a "cleaner" method that goes through the default Mobile Hotspot, try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2310850. Works for me and I'm on a non-AT&T SIM.

If anybody is interested in the wifi Hotspot toggle in their notifications menu, follow the link I posted.
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Can Sony Xperia Z3 Compact do Wi-Fi tethering?

I'm in the U.S., thinking of ordering the U.S. model to use it on AT&T or T-Mobile. I wonder if it can do Wi-Fi tethering out of the box, or i have to root it first. Thanks

Works fine
No root required , comes with it out of the box
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lcohen999 said:
Works fine
No root required , comes with it out of the box
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Yes but your plan has to have it

km8j said:
Yes but your plan has to have it
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Not sure about the other US carriers, but T-Mobile can tether just fine on my unlimited t-zones plan. T-zones generally does not allow any tethering, and I've never been able to tether on a T-Mobile branded phone without some kind of hack.

I tried it and it works on AT&T.

FoxFi or Wifi tether on Turbo with lollipop 5.1?

Hi, can someone please see if FoxFi USB or Wifi tether works on 5.1 update? Or if native wifi tether can be made to work, which I assume it wont since root is needed. Does FoxFi work?

itanas said:
Hi, can someone please see if FoxFi USB or Wifi tether works on 5.1 update? Or if native wifi tether can be made to work, which I assume it wont since root is needed. Does FoxFi work?
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AFAIK, 5.1 has a built-in check to see if you have tethering provisioned on your plan.
Edit: Also, if you have one of the newer data plans, tethering is included, I think.
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zefir738 said:
AFAIK, 5.1 has a built-in check to see if you have tethering provisioned on your plan.
Edit: Also, if you have one of the newer data plans, tethering is included, I think.
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i work at verizon, and the more everything plans include hotspots, youll only not get hotspots if your on unlimited or a nationwide plan

Michaelmansour1997 said:
i work at verizon, and the more everything plans include hotspots, youll only not get hotspots if your on unlimited or a nationwide plan
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I see, some of us are on UNL plans. Can anyone who is on UNL try FoxFi?

itanas said:
I see, some of us are on UNL plans. Can anyone who is on UNL try FoxFi?
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WiFi tether will not work whether you use the native app or any 3rd party apps like foxfi. I haven't tried USB tether yet, but it worked on kit kat before root was available.
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graymonkey44 said:
WiFi tether will not work whether you use the native app or any 3rd party apps like foxfi. I haven't tried USB tether yet, but it worked on kit kat before root was available.
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That's what I'm interested in, wether FoxFi USB tether will work on 5.1. I assume Wifi tether wont, unless it's a miracle.

itanas said:
Hi, can someone please see if FoxFi USB or Wifi tether works on 5.1 update? Or if native wifi tether can be made to work, which I assume it wont since root is needed. Does FoxFi work?
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I'm currently doing USB Tether on FoxFi, but WiFi Tether does not work "without a mobile hotspot plan". I just sent this message plus watching YouTube through USB Tether.

Rew400 said:
I'm currently doing USB Tether on FoxFi, but WiFi Tether does not work "without a mobile hotspot plan". I just sent this message plus watching YouTube through USB Tether.
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Are you running Lollipop 5.1 on Turbo?

itanas said:
Are you running Lollipop 5.1 on Turbo?
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Yes, I am on 5.1 and USB tethering is working, now if there's a limit I don't know; I'm unable to test at this current time
EDIT: I should clarify that I am on an Unlimited Data plan, which means I am NOT paying for the Mobile Hotspot. When I started the FoxFi USB Tether, the only thing it asked me was to install the PdaNet+ program and everything worked as expected!

Unlimited tethering

I am looking at getting this phone in a week and was wondering if there is away for unlimited tethering.
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Which plan are you on?

Soldier_Rocks_08 said:
I am looking at getting this phone in a week and was wondering if there is away for unlimited tethering.
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one way that i know off is getting Wifi Tether Router, i haven't use it for about 2 or 3 months but when i was using it, work like a charm .

I once saw Legere's comment about T-Mobile is cracking down hardcore tethering users with "non-usual" ways. Not sure what the penalties are but i would be really carefull if I were you.

1. Use a VPN on the tethered device.
2. Use a tethering app, like WiFi Tether Router.
3. Never ever use the built in tethering method if you're on a stock or stock-based ROM.
4. Simple.
Using a VPN hides your data packets and prevents T-Mobile from inspecting your data packets to find out where the data is coming from. It is none of their business in the first place. I suggest doing this no matter what if you care about privacy.

What VPN service do you recommend and how do I go about setting it up.
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Soldier_Rocks_08 said:
What VPN service do you recommend and how do I go about setting it up.
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I don't recommend one. Google it to find a list. Decide which you prefer. Most VPNs will provide an app or instructions on how to set up in Android.