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Mask hotspot usage? Work around?

Hello XDA members this is my first post on the XDA forums. I am about to upgrade to a droid bionic from my droid x. I am able to use the verizon hotspot app threw teamblackhats hotspot hack without verizon knowing I am using my phone as a hotspot. I have searched around all the android/bionic forums for the past week and have been searching for a way to use a hotspot app that has infrastructure mode working on the bionic and the only one I have found is the built in verizon hotspot. However verizon can still detect that you are using hotspot even if you do the SQllite entitlement hack. So does anyone know of an app/hotspot trick that lets you use your phone as a hotspot with infrastructure mode without the verizon hotspot or verizon knowing? If you give me "Foxfi" or "Wifi Tether For Root Users" as an answer can you please tell me if those apps can use infrastructure mode and bypass the Network Access identifier switch that verizon has built into their LTE phones??
I have emailed both Foxfi developers and Wifi tether for root users developers however I have still not received a response and it has been 2 weeks since I have asked them.
Here is a thread that can give you an idea of what I am talking about http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260968 post #12 on page 2.
By the way I already know there are apps out there that can use wifi threw bluetooth and adhoc mode, but I need infrastructure mode and that's why I have included the information that I did in this post.

rootforce said:
If you give me "Foxfi" or "Wifi Tether For Root Users" as an answer can you please tell me if those apps can use infrastructure mode and bypass the Network Access identifier switch that verizon has built into their LTE phones??
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Quick question. How much data are you using that you're paranoid about Verizon finding out about the NAI switcher?
Because if you're not going to be doing it too heavily, I've used Wireless Tether For Root Users (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether) for 3 years across a Droid, Droid Bionic, and SGS3 without any issues whatsoever from Verizon. It uses a legit infrastructure mode.
However, there's no such thing as a safe tether workaround if Verizon ever decides to do deep packet detection on you. They'll be able to see desktop browser user-agent strings and that will blow your whole cover immediately.

projektorboy said:
Quick question. How much data are you using that you're paranoid about Verizon finding out about the NAI switcher?
Because if you're not going to be doing it too heavily, I've used Wireless Tether For Root Users for 3 years across a Droid, Droid Bionic, and SGS3 without any issues whatsoever from Verizon. It uses a legit infrastructure mode.
However, there's no such thing as a safe tether workaround if Verizon ever decides to do deep packet detection on you. They'll be able to see desktop browser user-agent strings and that will blow your whole cover immediately.
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I'll say i will be using 7-10 gigs of data per month. I have unlimited data grandfathered in and I have been out of contract with verizon for the past 2 months. I appreciate the info about wifi tether for root users. Please tell me projektor which setup method is infrastructure mode in wifi tether? its hostapd(master) right?
Bummer i was hoping there was a way to make it undetectable.

projektorboy said:
Quick question. How much data are you using that you're paranoid about Verizon finding out about the NAI switcher?
Because if you're not going to be doing it too heavily, I've used Wireless Tether For Root Users (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether) for 3 years across a Droid, Droid Bionic, and SGS3 without any issues whatsoever from Verizon. It uses a legit infrastructure mode.
However, there's no such thing as a safe tether workaround if Verizon ever decides to do deep packet detection on you. They'll be able to see desktop browser user-agent strings and that will blow your whole cover immediately.
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Hmmm. What if, though, the tethering is to an Android tablet?
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johnlgalt said:
Hmmm. What if, though, the tethering is to an Android tablet?
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I heard bluetooth tethering works with pdanet. Try usb tethering on pdanet as well? theres a lot of variables. Sorry i dont have ur tablet to test it out

oops. I was unclear. I meant would they be able to read browser headers and notice a difference if I had my Android tablet tethered to my Android phone? (I've always assumed yes, but it made me wonder - if the browser headers were identical, would then notice the difference without actually delving deeper)?
I know I can tether my Infinity to my BIONIC, because I do it on a (nearly) daily basis. So, I was just asking the question more as an academic question than anything else.
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from my understanding yes they can tell. i believe the mac address used on the tethered device is somehow revealed to vzw.
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Why is Bluetooth tethering disabled in Canada?

Why is Bluetooth tethering disabled in Canada?
I can see why in the States because they charge for tethering.
but in Canada I am not charged I have WiFi tethering but no bluetooth tethering.
I should see if I can load another ROM, but frankly the Know thing has me chicken,

Can your provider know if you do tethering? That's the first time I've heard that

You probs not going to get an answer in this forum as it has nothing to do with the gear. Better off going to device forum (or general)
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Brendo said:
You probs not going to get an answer in this forum as it has nothing to do with the gear. Better off going to device forum (or general)
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It has everything to do with the Galaxy Gear because the Galaxy Gear is the only reason why I want it.
I suppose the concern is security.

AstroDigital said:
Why is Bluetooth tethering disabled in Canada?
I can see why in the States because they charge for tethering.
but in Canada I am not charged I have WiFi tethering but no bluetooth tethering.
I should see if I can load another ROM, but frankly the Know thing has me chicken,
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It isn't. Works just fine.

Every time you turn on your WiFi you're being logged and tracked.
Spy agency tracked passengers for days through free Wi-Fi
http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/0...wi-fi-at-a-major-canadian-airport-cbc-report/
That's why your (Every Canadian) carrier allows for WiFi tethering but disable Bluetooth tethering to encourage users to use wifi to be tracked by the government.

Canadian here tethering no problem. Nexus 3 on aokp , gg on null 23, carrier = wind
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AstroDigital said:
It has everything to do with the Galaxy Gear because the Galaxy Gear is the only reason why I want it.
I suppose the concern is security.
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It has nothing to do with the gear as in the gear is not responsible for it not working...
Some carrier's block tethering because it is only offered on certain plans.

Lol bounce a thread than is 4 months dead.
Really does not matter much, the Canadian note 3 does not have native bluetooth tethering and that is all.
The next generation smart watches will be out soon, waiting for Android Wear devices, things have changed since last December.

android01 said:
Canadian here tethering no problem. Nexus 3 on aokp , gg on null 23, carrier = wind
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True, but that's a Nexus 3, older phones used to have Bluetooth tethering until Canadian NSA Spy program went online and required the end of that.

fOmey said:
It has nothing to do with the gear as in the gear is not responsible for it not working...
Some carrier's block tethering because it is only offered on certain plans.
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Should bluetooth tether work on AT&T in USA now that I switched to their Mobile Share plan, and not the unlimited? I am on stock again for now, but would switch if I can get online on the watch. Thanks.

TMobile Tether Question

I'm using Verizon now for home internet via a tablet with hot spot turned on. I moved to a rural area and no broadband is available. I don't want satellite because I can not game with it so I am stuck using Verizon. As you all know you have to pay per GB and its quite expensive. I need an alternative for internet and no carrier with unlimited data will allow you to tether. It looks like TMobile will be my best bet carrier wise and I know you can get around it so TMobile doesn't see that you are tethering.
Here is my question, I have searched for a few hours and looking at my options. I've found numerous places that tell you how to do it, but none of them have been updated for months. When you read the FoxFi comments everyone's claiming it doesn't work after the Lollipop update. Even found a few threads on here with recent comments, but no answer. I want to get a phone from TMobile just to tether the unlimited data. 5 GBs isn't enough for what I need. So can anyone confirm a method or point me in the directions of a thread that can tell me what is working currently? I don't want to start service with TMobile and it not work.
Thanks for anyone that can help.

Smeffner said:
I'm using Verizon now for home internet via a tablet with hot spot turned on. I moved to a rural area and no broadband is available. I don't want satellite because I can not game with it so I am stuck using Verizon. As you all know you have to pay per GB and its quite expensive. I need an alternative for internet and no carrier with unlimited data will allow you to tether. It looks like TMobile will be my best bet carrier wise and I know you can get around it so TMobile doesn't see that you are tethering.
Here is my question, I have searched for a few hours and looking at my options. I've found numerous places that tell you how to do it, but none of them have been updated for months. When you read the FoxFi comments everyone's claiming it doesn't work after the Lollipop update. Even found a few threads on here with recent comments, but no answer. I want to get a phone from TMobile just to tether the unlimited data. 5 GBs isn't enough for what I need. So can anyone confirm a method or point me in the directions of a thread that can tell me what is working currently? I don't want to start service with TMobile and it not work.
Thanks for anyone that can help.
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Im on a lollipop rom on note 4 with tmobile, and I modified the files myself. Seems to work thus far.

Your not rooted? Just added the new APN with no VPN? And no app?

Smeffner said:
Your not rooted? Just added the new APN with no VPN? And no app?
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I am rooted. You must be referring to wifi tether app or something. I'm on a custom rom. Most (if not all) the tethering mods require root access. Maybe someone else can chime in on tether without root.

Ok this is a start lol. Looking at the Tmobile prices I don't think Note 4 would be a smart move for what I will use it for. Would the same methods work with an S3? you may not know worth a shot azking.

Smeffner said:
Ok this is a start lol. Looking at the Tmobile prices I don't think Note 4 would be a smart move for what I will use it for. Would the same methods work with an S3? you may not know worth a shot azking.
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I've had s3, note 2, and now note 4 for my last 3 phones, all on the tmobile network. S3 is great and has a a lot of past development still available. Honestly though I'd go with something like the note 2 or 3 or s4. Those have better more recent development and can do the same things if not more. Good luck in your search

Thanks for the help bud I'll look into it more after the 7 day test drive.

S6 Hotspot/Tethering

DirecTV customer who can come to AT&T for $140/mo, 2-lines Unlimited Everything. Fine print gotcha is no tether/hotspot.
Is there a work-around since I guess my rooting days are over with this phone?
Thanks.

if you have root you can flash the hotspot hack and this will get your hotspot to work, now if you dont have root.
what i did was download clockworkmod app on your galaxy s6 from play store and then follow the instructions it gives you to tether to your computer.
if you need detailed info i have it, i just wrote down some basic stuff to not waste my time

I don't think the S6 is rootable anymore?

Bumping this as I'm thinking about jumping on the unlimited data deal and getting an S6 edge during the BOGO free deal coming up. Any update OP?

l8agin said:
Bumping this as I'm thinking about jumping on the unlimited data deal and getting an S6 edge during the BOGO free deal coming up. Any update OP?
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unlikely that any newly purchased device will still come with rootable firmware.
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Tether app?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Verizon KeyOne. Wanted to make sure before I did that FoxFi or something comparable works with the KeyOne. I've been carrying around my S4 because that was the last Samsung I could get tethering to work and I've got a grandfathered unlimited plan.
Thanks in advance.