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[Q] Data Sharing (WiFi) on HTC Vivid

Is anyone aware of an app to allow sharing of the phones data connection through WiFi on the HTC Vivid?
Is rooting necessary?
FYI: I'm not interested in AT&T's official data sharing as I'd have to change from my grandfathered unlimited plan.

Raptor said:
Is anyone aware of an app to allow sharing of the phones data connection through WiFi on the HTC Vivid?
Is rooting necessary?
FYI: I'm not interested in AT&T's official data sharing as I'd have to change from my grandfathered unlimited plan.
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Frigid released a HTC Supertool ( Now ver 2 ) for Windows
Original link here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
Temp root your vivid and select option 8 ( Wireless Tether Exploit )...if you're successful share with us.

Looking to purchase the Vivid if it works for my scenario (WiFi Router). If I do end up getting this device and test this I will definately share the results.
Thanks for the info!

WIFI Tether does not work
I tried the WIFI Tether and it does not work when I had the Atrix they were able to modify the entitlement check to have hotspot access is this possible with the Vivid. Thanks

Glass connectivety

I'm getting my Glass soon and I was wondering how does it connect to internet, I know it's via bluetooth, but do I need to have a tethering data plan?

iyvin14 said:
I'm getting my Glass soon and I was wondering how does it connect to internet, I know it's via bluetooth, but do I need to have a tethering data plan?
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It uses Wi-Fi and doesn't require a phone for data. If you want to share your phone's data plan, you can do so via bluetooth, and it does not require a separate data-plan or a tethering plan.

It works off your phone via bluetooth. If you are not in a wifi area then it will tether off your phone for data when needed. I recommend like any device that if you are in a wifi area to hop on the network to prevent data increase on your mobile device.

BlueTooth Tether on Verizon
Zerdrucken said:
It uses Wi-Fi and doesn't require a phone for data. If you want to share your phone's data plan, you can do so via bluetooth, and it does not require a separate data-plan or a tethering plan.
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It might depend on your wireless carrier. I'm on verizon and at every bluetooth connection notification it pops a message about requiring a tether plan, click here to subscribe.
I have such a love / hate relationship with VZW.
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Isn't that y we use custom roms?
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Custom ROMs
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Isn't that y we use custom roms?
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of course. However, I'm waiting for a stable 4.4 daily driver for my VZW One.
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VZW Moto X tethering

Anyone able to tether with a VZW MX2? Foxfi?

Sure. Easy using built in tethering.

I assume this means you have paid tethering? I am on unlimited, can I add tethering without losing unlimited?

GatorsUF said:
I assume this means you have paid tethering? I am on unlimited, can I add tethering without losing unlimited?
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Yes, I'm on a family share plan. While you can set up a plan to pay for tethering, I'm a firm believer that you shouldn't have to. Do a littleore research on foxfi and some of the other tethering apps.

I don't necessarily want to pay, just want to be able to do it and keep unlimited. I don't have my phone yet (est Oct 27) so curious if anyone has been able to get tethering to work with foxfi or similar.

GatorsUF said:
I assume this means you have paid tethering? I am on unlimited, can I add tethering without losing unlimited?
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From what Verizon has told me.yes you can, and you will have unlimited tether.

I have unlimited data and no tether plan, just tried to setup the mobile hotspot with no dice says I have to pay 30/mo for tethering. Been using EasyTether which works - I hate having to install separate apps on both the phone and pc to do this, but it works which beats the alternative.

billygoat32 said:
I have unlimited data and no tether plan, just tried to setup the mobile hotspot with no dice says I have to pay 30/mo for tethering. Been using EasyTether which works - I hate having to install separate apps on both the phone and pc to do this, but it works which beats the alternative.
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Thanks for checking, did you try both FoxFi and built in? Are there any other hotspot apps that might work?
I am really hoping to tether my tablet from my phone, so the EasyTether won't really work for me. I also use my phone to tether my chromecast and tablet together...so bluetooth isn't the best option for that either.
I presume once root is achieved it will be possible, so I will have patience just hoped it would be an easy fix

If possible, I am curious about the same thing. Can someone install FoxFi and see if it will work with Moto X?

JayRyu said:
If possible, I am curious about the same thing. Can someone install FoxFi and see if it will work with Moto X?
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No go, says wifi tether has been blocked by your carrier. USB works though.

jawmail said:
No go, says wifi tether has been blocked by your carrier. USB works though.
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Damn, I was afraid of that. Wifi tethering is essential for me. Thanks for letting me know.

With respect to wifi tethering (via Foxfi or other), someone suggested the need to encrypt the phone, which then (somehow) permits wifi tethering to work. Before I spend the time doing so, I wanted to see if anyone has heard this as well and/or attempted it?

SABmore said:
With respect to wifi tethering (via Foxfi or other), someone suggested the need to encrypt the phone, which then (somehow) permits wifi tethering to work. Before I spend the time doing so, I wanted to see if anyone has heard this as well and/or attempted it?
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What they mean encrypt the phone is by putting a password lock on the phone. Even if you do it, it still gives you the error message seen above, "WiFi tethering blocked by carrier"

JayRyu said:
What they mean encrypt the phone is by putting a password lock on the phone. Even if you do it, it still gives you the error message seen above, "WiFi tethering blocked by carrier"
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Yes, encrypt the data/storage on the phone by going under Settings->Security->Encrypt phone.

SABmore said:
Yes, encrypt the data/storage on the phone by going under Settings->Security->Encrypt phone.
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Any luck with that?

i was thinking of getting this phone. but with out tether. im out.. i hope devs figure out how to root VW Moto x soon..

I am also a wifi tether user, but will have to get by with USB tether until someone roots it (hopefully). You guys the do USB tether, are you using the clockworkmod tether?

has anyone try PdaNet+/foxfi???

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Tether with AT&T (Even if Paid)

Hey guys,
Is it possible to enable tethering without root? When I use the native tethering it just pops up a message that says to go to att.com/mywireless (but there are no options to turn it on there)?
Thanks guys, I need this functionality for work.

I'm on the 15 gig shared data plan and my tethering in available with out root I used to need root but when I changed to this plan it was no longer needed not sure if that was what made it available on my phone or something else. I will check the other phones on the plan and see if they also have tether available and let you know.

Radical_fish said:
I'm on the 15 gig shared data plan and my tethering in available with out root I used to need root but when I changed to this plan it was no longer needed not sure if that was what made it available on my phone or something else. I will check the other phones on the plan and see if they also have tether available and let you know.
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Hey, I have the unlimited data plan that comes bundled with direct tv, which I called and does not support tethering. they said I'd have to change to a non-unlimited plan that supports tethering, or get another device that has a data plan that has tethering, but the cheapest plan is 40 dollars a month for 2 gb of data. Does anyone know a way to root the phone (can send me a link) so that I can keep my unlimited plan and still tether? Or know some other option that allows me to keep my unlimited plan and still tether? Thanks!

Not sure of the status of them, but try out PdaNet and FoxFi ... The latter has been removed from the play store by sprint and at&t, but you can find the url in the FoxFi Addon description.
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Confirmed, pdanet is still a thing. One of the few apps I truly found worth what I paid for it.
Links and details

Tethering is part of the mobile share data plan.

Sidesync

Ummmm

Bones2374 said:
Sidesync
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This app works perfectly!! Thank you, NOTHING else works with AT&T's new unlimited plan except for this.

I can confirm Foxfi/PdaNet works via usb, without root. Install Foxfi (paid full version) on your phone and have PDAnet on your pc and attach via usb.

AT&T thetering
timcody said:
Hey guys,
Is it possible to enable tethering without root? When I use the native tethering it just pops up a message that says to go to att.com/mywireless (but there are no options to turn it on there)?
Thanks guys, I need this functionality for work.
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Hi
I am new and I have a question and a answer which probably is not the one you are looking for but you have to start some where to learn like you and me. My question is what is tethering without root. As for tethering I go to settings- connections- mobile hot spot and tethering and turn it on. Hope you don't mind a first day rookie bothering you and hope we can become friends here. Take care.

Someone correct me if I am wrong but rooting your phone will enable full tethering on this new unlimited data deal but it can be detected by att and in some cases att will automatically add a tethering fee to your bill if detected. However it's extremely hard to detect Android phones (and more expensive) so generally att pursues this more on Apple platforms. Just wanted to confirm my own understanding before I switch plans. If true, it's a win win for this community.

timcody said:
Hey guys,
Is it possible to enable tethering without root? When I use the native tethering it just pops up a message that says to go to att.com/mywireless (but there are no options to turn it on there)?
Thanks guys, I need this functionality for work.
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no root yet for the s6 active. but anyone interested in tethering i found a work around. dowload klink tether from playstore to run your laptop no root required. the app has simple intructions to get you going. once you have that all done now you can download a hotspot program on your laptop. i use connectify turns it into a hotsot so you will actualy be connecting to the laptop wich is running from your phone works fine. now you have free wireless tether. if anyone noes a easier tether option i would like to no foxfi didnt work for me as it did on other devices im currently running marshmellow on the s6 active

Hotspot

Has anyone been able to get unlimited hotspot on their Moto? I'm on metro with unlimited data and I have had this with previous phones but can't seem to find a way on this on. I can get us tether to work but not WiFi. Both FoxFi and WiFi tether router get stuck on obtaining ip with the client.

God I wish! I think that cuck in charge of T-immoBILE (John Levers) and his dungcarrier initiative blocked the ability to have unlimited service on our "unlimited" plans .

It isn't the carrier but the phone. If I switch back to my s6 I can do it.

Mattswad said:
God I wish! I think that cuck in charge of T-immoBILE (John Levers) and his dungcarrier initiative blocked the ability to have unlimited service on our "unlimited" plans .
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Just put a guide up on how to get unlimited hotspot if your interested.

Smurfy76 said:
Has anyone been able to get unlimited hotspot on their Moto? I'm on metro with unlimited data and I have had this with previous phones but can't seem to find a way on this on. I can get us tether to work but not WiFi. Both FoxFi and WiFi tether router get stuck on obtaining ip with the client.
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If you have access to ADB you can try the solution from the link below:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/solved-no-internet-access-over-tethering-wifi.530209/

Mattswad said:
God I wish! I think that cuck in charge of T-immoBILE (John Levers) and his dungcarrier initiative blocked the ability to have unlimited service on our "unlimited" plans .
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Ex novo said:
If you have access to ADB you can try the solution from the link below:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/solved-no-internet-access-over-tethering-wifi.530209/
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I found a solution and posted a guide for the hotspot