Wi-Fi Tethering on unlocked T-Mobile dev edition - Moto X Q&A

I'm getting an unlocked (SIM unlocked) T-Mobile Dev Edition. I wonder if native Wi-Fi tethering works without rooting. Please let me know if you have the answer. Thanks

bklm1234 said:
I'm getting an unlocked (SIM unlocked) T-Mobile Dev Edition. I wonder if native Wi-Fi tethering works without rooting. Please let me know if you have the answer. Thanks
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Not sure what you mean by Wifi tethering; but Im able to share my LTE connection via Wifi to other devices without issue just by going to Settings- > More... -> Tethering & portable Hotspot ...
Here you will find all you need to setup password and hostpot name. Hope this helps.

Ptikjp said:
Not sure what you mean by Wifi tethering; but Im able to share my LTE connection via Wifi to other devices without issue just by going to Settings- > More... -> Tethering & portable Hotspot ...
Here you will find all you need to setup password and hostpot name. Hope this helps.
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Yes, that's what I want to do. Did you have to root your Moto X Dev Edition?
Thanks

I can do it and my phone is not unlocked or rooted.

bklm1234 said:
Yes, that's what I want to do. Did you have to root your Moto X Dev Edition?
Thanks
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Nope. I haven't rooted it for this. I will eventually for some other features [Exposed Framework] after i see what Moto X 2014 features are backported to the phone and after Android L is released.

As long as you have one of the simple choice plans that includes wifi tethering, then it just works. If you are on the prepaid plans, then there is a workaround for it by modifying the APN (used to work anyway, dunno if it still does).

hi..
I have Moto X 1053 bootloader unlocked on stock and rooted 4.4.4. I can have native hotspot (wifi tethering) but after a few minutes of inactivity, it dies out. I mean on various other handsets I've seen and used this option Mobile Hotspot settings > Inactivity timeout but here in X1053 I cant seem to find any option where I can set it to never sleep after X mintues of inactivity.
Please guide if any tweak/xposed module can help me on this. Very important for me.

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Wifi Tether Stealth

Hi I was wondering if I have a Moto X rooted with working wifi tether app (the common one downloaded) but not allowed to tether on my plan, will Verizon detect that I am tethering or are there settings that makes this stealth-like...undetected? What does changing the SSID and enabling encryption do?
..Well forget that cause people tend to answer the last question even 2 or 3 were asked..lol..just human nature... does the app allow your network to not detect youre thethering if not are there settings or other apps that are "stealth" to your provider?
Any carrier can detect it. They are allowed to monitor all traffic on their network.
Wayne Tech Nexus
zelendel said:
Any carrier can detect it. They are allowed to monitor all traffic on their network.
Wayne Tech Nexus
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So whats the big deal about this wifi tether app that requires root? And you didnt answer the other questions as my post stated you wouldnt lol
flacco40 said:
So whats the big deal about this wifi tether app that requires root? And you didnt answer the other questions as my post stated you wouldnt lol
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My answer covered all your questions. As for the app I am not sure as I don't need to tether. It doesn't matter the device. Any carrier can see what your doing on their network.
For the other options, I can't answer as I never used the app.
Wayne Tech Nexus
flacco40 said:
Hi I was wondering if I have a Moto X rooted with working wifi tether app (the common one downloaded) but not allowed to tether on my plan, will Verizon detect that I am tethering or are there settings that makes this stealth-like...undetected? What does changing the SSID and enabling encryption do?
..Well forget that cause people tend to answer the last question even 2 or 3 were asked..lol..just human nature... does the app allow your network to not detect youre thethering if not are there settings or other apps that are "stealth" to your provider?
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If you have a Moto X on VZW, there is absolutely no need to worry about hiding tethering. They lost a class action suit some time ago that prevents them from blocking anything on a 4G LTE phone. There are some folks who still have unlimited that abuse this to the tune of 50+ GB/month.

[Q] 4.4.2 Wifi hotspot turns on and devices connect, but no internet access.

I can turn on wifi hotspot in settings and connect with other devices, but they can't actually connect to the internet. I've tried moto tether in xposed, wifi tether router(with the mooto x specific settings in the app guide), foxfi, and a plethora of other generically named wifi tether apps. Nothing I try is working. My Moto X has an unlocked bootloader, twrp recovery, stock rooted 4.4.2 and I am using straight talk (runs on AT&T's network). This problem has plagued me since I got the phone and I can't seem to find any solution that actually works. Does anyone know of a solution to this?
csos95 said:
I can turn on wifi hotspot in settings and connect with other devices, but they can't actually connect to the internet. I've tried moto tether in xposed, wifi tether router(with the mooto x specific settings in the app guide), foxfi, and a plethora of other generically named wifi tether apps. Nothing I try is working. My Moto X has an unlocked bootloader, twrp recovery, stock rooted 4.4.2 and I am using straight talk (runs on AT&T's network). This problem has plagued me since I got the phone and I can't seem to find any solution that actually works. Does anyone know of a solution to this?
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I had a similar issue with wifi and it was ultimately resolved by SBFing back to stock, re-trying, and it worked like a charm. You can read the whole thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/solved-republic-wireless-unlocked-t2755730
While we never did figure out what the issue was (because my device was completely stock, other than flashing SuperSU/TWRP), but now it works great. I'm using the WiFi Tether for root users...download link is in the thread I linked above. I know its a bit of a pain to have to reinstall your apps, etc, but it was worth it to me.
Good Luck
help me att straight talk moto x WiFi and APN not working
I recently changed phones to a moto x att on straight talk my hot spot stopped working I'm really not technology savy I don't know what root means I just need my WiFi working again please help me I have not had good luck wit the whole switching phone thing my APN setting aren't right I can't receive MMS messages and now the hot spot not working
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I recently changed phones to a moto x att on straight talk my hot spot stopped working I'm really not technology savy I don't know what root means I just need my WiFi working again please help me I have not had good luck wit the whole switching phone thing my APN setting aren't right I can't receive MMS messages and now the hot spot not working

foxfi wifi tethering

Has anyone or can someone test to see if foxfi wifi tethering works on the 2014 motoX. It did intially on the moto x 1st generation but then a software update disabled it.
Also, does the USB tether mode work? I'm looking to pick up a moto x this Friday when it releases on Verizon.
agent2099 said:
Has anyone or can someone test to see if foxfi wifi tethering works on the 2014 motoX. It did intially on the moto x 1st generation but then a software update disabled it.
Also, does the USB tether mode work? I'm looking to pick up a moto x this Friday when it releases on Verizon.
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Interested in knowing the outcome of this.
I just posted the same thing a few hours ago - I really want to have the ability to tether - shoot, im tethering now!
Didn't work at first (said my carrier, T-Mobile, blocked it), but after a reboot It worked fine. But I think it just activated the built-in Hotspot functionality of Android.
djxdj said:
Didn't work at first (said my carrier, T-Mobile, blocked it), but after a reboot It worked fine. But I think it just activated the built-in Hotspot functionality of Android.
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FoxFi always appears to, the question is whether it counts against your tethering usage or not.

Does native Wifi Hotspot work with T-Mobile or AT&T?

I have the Verizon Droid Turbo (XT1254) on 6.0.1, and I am using it with a T-Mobile SIM card. Calls and texts seem to be working just fine, and the native wifi Hotspot feature seems to "work" in the sense that you can turn it on/off, set up your password and other settings, and have different devices connect to the XT1254 via the Wifi Hotspot feature. HOWEVER, the wifi connected devices do NOT actually get any data/internet connection from my Droid Turbo.
Is this how it is supposed to be? Or do I need to set it up differently or otherwise is there something wrong with my device?
RedStripeE90 said:
I have the Verizon Droid Turbo (XT1254) on 6.0.1, and I am using it with a T-Mobile SIM card. Calls and texts seem to be working just fine, and the native wifi Hotspot feature seems to "work" in the sense that you can turn it on/off, set up your password and other settings, and have different devices connect to the XT1254 via the Wifi Hotspot feature. HOWEVER, the wifi connected devices do NOT actually get any data/internet connection from my Droid Turbo.
Is this how it is supposed to be? Or do I need to set it up differently or otherwise is there something wrong with my device?
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Have you tried using a different tethering app like FoxFi? Also, just to eliminate the stupid things, are you positive that your plan includes tethering?
RedStripeE90 said:
I have the Verizon Droid Turbo (XT1254) on 6.0.1, and I am using it with a T-Mobile SIM card. Calls and texts seem to be working just fine, and the native wifi Hotspot feature seems to "work" in the sense that you can turn it on/off, set up your password and other settings, and have different devices connect to the XT1254 via the Wifi Hotspot feature. HOWEVER, the wifi connected devices do NOT actually get any data/internet connection from my Droid Turbo.
Is this how it is supposed to be? Or do I need to set it up differently or otherwise is there something wrong with my device?
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TheSt33v said:
Have you tried using a different tethering app like FoxFi? Also, just to eliminate the stupid things, are you positive that your plan includes tethering?
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What @TheSt33v said. Your carrier plan needs to include Wi-Fi hotspot privileges if you use unrooted stock ROM. If you use a custom ROM, it can bypass those pesky carrier restrictions. Also, with root on stock ROM, there may be apps or xposed modules that can do the same thing.
If you are sure your plan includes Wi-Fi hotspot feature and you are using stock unrooted ROM, and you are still not getting it to work right, then I don't know why. But you can easily fix it by going root and/or custom ROM route.

WIFI Sharing not an option anymore?

Hello all,
Recently i went to make a hotspot for my cars radio since the WIFI antenna doesn't get a good signal and i did not have the option to share WIFI. The only way i would be able to make a hotspot was to add it to my plan.. Which im not gonna do obviously since i only use it very often... Was this feature removed? I'm running Android 10 on ATT. It worked a few weeks ago... Any help?
Maybe some screenshot can help the other to answer for your problem
Nevea said:
Hello all,
Recently i went to make a hotspot for my cars radio since the WIFI antenna doesn't get a good signal and i did not have the option to share WIFI. The only way i would be able to make a hotspot was to add it to my plan.. Which im not gonna do obviously since i only use it very often... Was this feature removed? I'm running Android 10 on ATT. It worked a few weeks ago... Any help?
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if youre running stock firmware, it doesnt shock me that your providers CSC locked out the native wifi sharing. If you flash the U1 firmware for your device (ubranded, directly from Samsung) then youll have that option again. I did that exact same thing on my S9
Youdoofus said:
if youre running stock firmware, it doesnt shock me that your providers CSC locked out the native wifi sharing. If you flash the U1 firmware for your device (ubranded, directly from Samsung) then youll have that option again. I did that exact same thing on my S9
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2 questions...
1. Where can i find these "u1 unbranded" firmware?
2. Would this affect anything on my phone from my provider? such as data.
Thanks in advance!
armuttaqin said:
Maybe some screenshot can help the other to answer for your problem
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Sorry... you're right a SS would of been useful.
As you can see no selection for WiFi share. Also, i need to disable WiFi in order to hotspot now.
IT is there, just a bit hidden...
Goto Settings... Connections... Mobile Hotspot and Tethering..top on the left of the Mobile Hotspot Toggle line (just tap the M of Mobile)... click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right...... voila... Wi-fi Sharing shows up!!!
Nevea said:
Sorry... you're right a SS would of been useful.
As you can see no selection for WiFi share. Also, i need to disable WiFi in order to hotspot now.
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Turn off your wifi then cek hotspot setting
Nevea said:
Sorry... you're right a SS would of been useful.
As you can see no selection for WiFi share. Also, i need to disable WiFi in order to hotspot now.
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yes, you have to turn off wi-fi before you can run your own hotspot, it probably just did it without alerting you to it before. These devices only have 1 wifi radio and it cant use one wifi while producing its own also
here is the U1 firmware should you decide to flash it. doesnt sound like its strictly necessary as others might have found a solution for you, but here it is anyways
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/SM-G973U1/XAA/
RizSher said:
IT is there, just a bit hidden...
Goto Settings... Connections... Mobile Hotspot and Tethering..top on the left of the Mobile Hotspot Toggle line (just tap the M of Mobile)... click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right...... voila... Wi-fi Sharing shows up!!!
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THIS was the solution.. that is crazy... why would they hide it like that? so ridiculous...
Much appreciated!
Youdoofus said:
yes, you have to turn off wi-fi before you can run your own hotspot, it probably just did it without alerting you to it before. These devices only have 1 wifi radio and it cant use one wifi while producing its own also
here is the U1 firmware should you decide to flash it. doesnt sound like its strictly necessary as others might have found a solution for you, but here it is anyways
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/SM-G973U1/XAA/
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Appreciate all the information.
What is the benefit (besides getting rid of bloat on the phone from ATT) for using the u1 firmware?
That's about it. Well that and the boot animations and so forth as well
Nevea said:
Hello all,
Recently i went to make a hotspot for my cars radio since the WIFI antenna doesn't get a good signal and i did not have the option to share WIFI. The only way i would be able to make a hotspot was to add it to my plan.. Which im not gonna do obviously since i only use it very often... Was this feature removed? I'm running Android 10 on ATT. It worked a few weeks ago... Any help?
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Since the most recent Samsung update I haven't been able to use hotspot either. I'm hoping to find a way to downgrade.

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