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Did anyone get some hotspot app working that doesn't use AT&T tethering APNs? I don't have the hotspot/tethering feature from AT&T on my account, but I got an old version (2.0.7) of this:
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
working. It creates an AP, and I can connect my laptop to it and browse. My APN stays "wap.cingular" (cause I'm on a legacy data plan).
However that version of tether app doesn't seem to either find WPA supplicant or not able to configure it. Either way, my AP comes up unsecured even though the app thinks it is.
Anything better than this out there that is free?
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Did anyone get some hotspot app working that doesn't use AT&T tethering APNs? I don't have the hotspot/tethering feature from AT&T on my account, but I got an old version (2.0.7) of this:
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
working. It creates an AP, and I can connect my laptop to it and browse. My APN stays "wap.cingular" (cause I'm on a legacy data plan).
However that version of tether app doesn't seem to either find WPA supplicant or not able to configure it. Either way, my AP comes up unsecured even though the app thinks it is.
Anything better than this out there that is free?
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I've searched and searched but there's nothing I could find. I think jmz had a thread somewhere around here to get WiFi tethering working but I don't know if it worked 100%. the application I use to the tether is via bluetooth but also available through usb using foxfi btw. If that works for you, easy tether might be better depending on what you want
r00tb33r said:
Did anyone get some hotspot app working that doesn't use AT&T tethering APNs? I don't have the hotspot/tethering feature from AT&T on my account, but I got an old version (2.0.7) of this:
https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
working. It creates an AP, and I can connect my laptop to it and browse. My APN stays "wap.cingular" (cause I'm on a legacy data plan).
However that version of tether app doesn't seem to either find WPA supplicant or not able to configure it. Either way, my AP comes up unsecured even though the app thinks it is.
Anything better than this out there that is free?
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Jmz'm method adds APNs into telephony.db and that's the way to tether through provider's (paid) service you have on your account. I can't connect to that APN unless I start paying for that service. To be exact, the network rejects my AT&T sim when I try to connect and I'm left with no data connection of any kind. My sim is only good for "wap.cingular" APN.
This thread is for non-APN tethering methods.
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Now that some of us are getting there Note 4 devices.
Has anyone been able to get free tethering or unlocked hotspot?
I have unlimited data plan and 5 GB tethering but on the G3 for example, there is a mod by @autoprime where you can use your mobile data as the hot spot data thus giving you the ability to have unlimited tethering.
Is something like this similar to the Galaxy Note 4?
Im familyer with Foxfi and PDANet but with our device being new, I don't think there compatible.
Any information from anyone would help out allot thanks!
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Get an app on the Play Store called WiFi Tether Router - http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter -
Configure it and go down towards the bottom and hit "APN Settings". In there you will see you main APN that is used (fast.t-mobile.com)
You're going to have to make a brand new one with all of the details identical to the original, but where it says "Roaming Protocol", change that from ipv4 to ipv6, that way it is taking off of your data plan and not your tether plan.
That's how it was done on the Note 3, haven't tried on this yet. Haven't had a reason to tether.
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Get an app on the Play Store called WiFi Tether Router - http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter -
Configure it and go down towards the bottom and hit "APN Settings". In there you will see you main APN that is used (fast.t-mobile.com)
You're going to have to make a brand new one with all of the details identical to the original, but where it says "Roaming Protocol", change that from ipv4 to ipv6, that way it is taking off of your data plan and not your tether plan.
That's how it was done on the Note 3, haven't tried on this yet. Haven't had a reason to tether.
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Oh wow. I will deffinetly give this a try tomorrow!
From my previous phones I knew changing the ip4/ip6 was the biggest factor. The instructions you listed sounds like success. Will put to test next time I'm free.
It works great. (WiFi Tether Router)
Like devynbf said, just make sure your APN settings are correct.
I installed it and configured it, but I can't see the ssid when it's enabled. I don't have it hidden anyone know how to fix that?
iunlock said:
It works great. (WiFi Tether Router)
Like devynbf said, just make sure your APN settings are correct.
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Iunlock could you post your configs, I configured the APN and everything but the ssid isn't showing up on any of my devices. I double checked sid isn't hidden
usmarine0622 said:
I installed it and configured it, but I can't see the ssid when it's enabled. I don't have it hidden anyone know how to fix that?
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At the beginning when you first hit "configure", it came up with a message that said something (can't rememeber), but try going into...
Configure > Advanced WiFi Options and uncheck where it says "always allow scanning".
iunlock said:
It works great. (WiFi Tether Router)
Like devynbf said, just make sure your APN settings are correct.
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I actually tether a lot with my wifi devices and kids' tablets.
So you're confirming that,w ith WiFi Tether Router, you can tether unrestricted?
I'm used just using the native HotSpot since many ROMs include unrestricted native tethering. I just remember that WiFi Tether Router has a lot of settings, but none that were relevant to my devices.
Thanks for your input.
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After creating a second APN with the ip4 protocol... Is WiFi Tether App even needed?
On my G3 if u create a second APN the phone on G3 stock ROM wouldn't even let you activate your own APN.
On this Note 4 I created my custom APN and its active. I noticed when I activate the hotspot it stays on my custom APN. Previous phones would force the APN selection to change when u activate hotspot. Not on the Note 4 though.
If anyone is having trouble with this app a new version updated for the note 4 will be released tomorrow on the app store.
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I'm working with the dev, update should be released soon. WiFi tether router.
barfingmonkey said:
I'm working with the dev, update should be released soon. WiFi tether router.
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Looks its more to it then just changing APN looks like WiFi Tether Router app is needed. I'm subscribed and I'm able to test different things if needed. I have hit my tether limit already of 5GB.
My G3 which I gave to my wife has a mod made by @autoprime and her phone has full unlimited hot spot. All data is counted at mobile data.
devynbf said:
At the beginning when you first hit "configure", it came up with a message that said something (can't rememeber), but try going into...
Configure > Advanced WiFi Options and uncheck where it says "always allow scanning".
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Yeah I had that unchecked already, I spoke with the dev and he sent me a modified version compatible with the note 4. There should be a app update coming soon for everyone else. I installed the modified version he sent me and it's working fine now.
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Yeah I had that unchecked already, I spoke with the dev and he sent me a modified version compatible with the note 4. There should be a app update coming soon for everyone else. I installed the modified version he sent me and it's working fine now.
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Awesome
usmarine0622 said:
Yeah I had that unchecked already, I spoke with the dev and he sent me a modified version compatible with the note 4. There should be a app update coming soon for everyone else. I installed the modified version he sent me and it's working fine now.
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Sweet. Can't wait.
Also awaiting modified version lol.
Is this confirmed to work still?
any update to this as i've just recieved the note 4 and won't turn in my note 2 until this is fixed because unlimited tethering is very important to me
Hi all,
I have a stock t-mobile branded nexus 6, and for the life of me, I can't get the wireless hotspot to work. I've got the grandfathered unlimited Internet with 3gb of tethering (which is enough). I can turn on hotspot and my laptop will connect, but with "limited connection". If I go to any website, the browser will say resolving host, but never go anywhere. Here's the funny part, I can connect with a nexus 7 through wi-fi, and that will work perfectly. T-mobile says the account is set up correctly for tethering. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
idlepaw said:
Hi all,
I have a stock t-mobile branded nexus 6, and for the life of me, I can't get the wireless hotspot to work. I've got the grandfathered unlimited Internet with 3gb of tethering (which is enough). I can turn on hotspot and my laptop will connect, but with "limited connection". If I go to any website, the browser will say resolving host, but never go anywhere. Here's the funny part, I can connect with a nexus 7 through wi-fi, and that will work perfectly. T-mobile says the account is set up correctly for tethering. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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I had the same problem, make sure you register the phone with the Tmobile network, (through settings), I did that, then it works again.
Hello,
Anyone know if FoxFi or other techniques work to tether the phone with a laptop to get internet from the phone onto the laptop? I know I can pay Sprint to subscribe for the hotspot feature, but I feel it's unjust because I'm paying for data already (not unlimited plan) so I feel it would be unjust double-billing to make me pay for the data twice essentially.
USB cable methods would be fine, in addition to bluetooth or wifi. Anything?
I tried a few of them and couldn't get anything to work. Root can't get here fast enough.
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Foxfi doesn't work. Confirmed yesterday.
I am attempting to gain my MSL so I can change some APN settings and setup hotspot using foxfi and trick the authentication through the APN like on the S6.
This phone has been a real pain the rear trying to get access to things.
how can you get your msl, call Sprint?
andrewwm said:
how can you get your msl, call Sprint?
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you do not have to call Sprint to get your MSL/SPC - method described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521276 worked for my LG G4 Sprint
Can you please provide instructions for enabling hotspot via foxfi without root? I can get to APN settings screen via ##3282# but there is no field "APN Type" on this phone
PDAnet+
If you haven't looked at it I would suggest PDAnet+. I can't directly link to it but the web address is pdanet.co. I personally use it with the USB Tether and it works flawlessly, for the most part. What I mean by that is if you don't have a koalality USB cable you WILL run into some issues. I was using my old G2 cable not realizing it was shot and would drop the connection and corrupt big downloads. The Free version has a few restrictions, but for light or general use I don't think that would be a major issue. I bought the app as I use my G4 as my internet on my PC . I game with it and download things with no issues. I downloaded all of GTA 5 (60gb) with no major issues either.
Could you elaborate on what is a koalality USB cable? I searched google for "koalality USB" and nothing came up.
KingFatty said:
Could you elaborate on what is a koalality USB cable? I searched google for "koalality USB" and nothing came up.
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LOL, he probably meant quality
USB cables are not born the same. Personaly I use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere to test the USB cable. You will see a huge difference in Amps between good and bad USB cables using the same charger.
hah thanks, didn't catch that. OK will try out both the PDAnet+ app and the Ampere app and see how they work.
So Much for pdanet+ says it's not supported by our carrier.
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KingFatty said:
Hello,
Anyone know if FoxFi or other techniques work to tether the phone with a laptop to get internet from the phone onto the laptop? I know I can pay Sprint to subscribe for the hotspot feature, but I feel it's unjust because I'm paying for data already (not unlimited plan) so I feel it would be unjust double-billing to make me pay for the data twice essentially.
USB cable methods would be fine, in addition to bluetooth or wifi. Anything?
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I have written up a method to enable the native wifi tethering functionality here
Tomyk89 said:
I have written up a method to enable the native wifi tethering functionality here
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USB and bluetooth both work fine with foxfi (paid) on the phone and pdanet on the laptop. I suspect but haven't tried that pdanet on the phone in conjunction with pdanet on the laptop will work as well.
Foxfi, Tether It, and WiFi Tether Router are all working.
Just confirmed that pdanet on the phone with pdanet on laptop worked.
PDANet on laptop and FoxFi work beautifully for USB. WiFi tether doesn't work for me.
Spades2006 said:
Foxfi, Tether It, and WiFi Tether Router are all working.
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WiFi Tether Router requires root, so it can't be working
it used to be possible to enable stock tethering by changing APN Type to default,mms,dun , but I no longer see "APN Type" in the APN menu
ok, not sure how it works, but certainly seems to. i dont get the hot spot error anymore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Di9d7w1so
ok, not sure how it works, but certainly seems to. i dont get the hot spot error anymore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Di9d7w1so
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Did this today, worked for me.
I also used Klink, which is a paid USB tether with nice configuration features. I used PDAnet before Klink for USB tether, but could never get its Wifi tether to work when the native hotspot was still disabled.
lafinjack said:
Did this today, worked for me.
I also used Klink, which is a paid USB tether with nice configuration features. I used PDAnet before Klink for USB tether, but could never get its Wifi tether to work when the native hotspot was still disabled.
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Hey there. Just a couple of questions. Do you have Sprint, unlimited data, the latest OTA, and was it on LTE?
I tried today, September 22 for the first time and almost immediately got the pop up. I have Sprint unlimited with latest OTA but was on 3G with the pop up.
I followed these directions which I think is the same, http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-enable-wifi-tethering-on-sprint-lg-g4-without-root/ but wasn't sure what they meant when they said, "f it works good but if you get a popup saying “Due to network issues, tethering has been disabled”, you need to follow the same steps again but instead of selecting Internet in the APN settings select ‘cinet.spcs’."
Thanks.
Brad
I actually work for metroPCS and have been doing some testing. MetroPCS has a data cap on their hostpot for the unlimited plan. This cap is clearly rooted into the actual hotspot app on the phone. My question is, have any of you bypassed this by chance? I've tried disabling the teherguard via plist to no avail.
Also, I know this setting is part of the phone and can be completely bypassed for unlimited tethering. Using an ATT unlocked phone with metro allows unlimited tethering out of the box.
Well... Back when I had my t mobile Hercules (s2) I used all kinds of custom roms, and all of them had the same issue.. How metro limits us on hotspot is through the user agent on your device.. It can tell when you are using a tablet or computer. The only workaround for this that I know of is to change your user agent string. PC version of chrome and Firefox allow you to change the user agent to show up as an android device, I phone, I pad, and a few others instead of sending out the default one that a PC would.. When you change the user agent on the PC browser to mimic a mobile device, the protocol metro uses will be fooled. But of course, this will only give you unlimited hotspot through that particular browser.. You still won't be able to do other things like download windows updates. You will be limited to the particular browser you changed the user agent to. Hope that helps
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Well... Back when I had my t mobile Hercules (s2) I used all kinds of custom roms, and all of them had the same issue.. How metro limits us on hotspot is through the user agent on your device.. It can tell when you are using a tablet or computer. The only workaround for this that I know of is to change your user agent string. PC version of chrome and Firefox allow you to change the user agent to show up as an android device, I phone, I pad, and a few others instead of sending out the default one that a PC would.. When you change the user agent on the PC browser to mimic a mobile device, the protocol metro uses will be fooled. But of course, this will only give you unlimited hotspot through that particular browser.. You still won't be able to do other things like download windows updates. You will be limited to the particular browser you changed the user agent to. Hope that helps
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I don't believe it works that way any more. Now once you've used over 7gbs it throttle down like plans that aren't on the unlimited would.
Anybody look into this by chance?
revulv said:
Anybody look into this by chance?
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I use pda net from the play store for USB tethering. Speeds have never been slowed. I game online with my PC (Wi-Fi router is on the other side of the house) and it works great, the app is like 8 dollars though. But well worth it in my opinion
Piplup702 said:
I use pda net from the play store for USB tethering. Speeds have never been slowed. I game online with my PC (Wi-Fi router is on the other side of the house) and it works great, the app is like 8 dollars though. But well worth it in my opinion
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I've tried this, but my HTC literally hooks any third party tethering apps I use to the core hotspot that comes with the phone. Basically, using any other hotspot app will also enable the default hotspot after being enabled.
revulv said:
I've tried this, but my HTC literally hooks any third party tethering apps I use to the core hotspot that comes with the phone. Basically, using any other hotspot app will also enable the default hotspot after being enabled.
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After pda net and your stock tethering turn on you can turn your stock one off and it will work
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After pda net and your stock tethering turn on you can turn your stock one off and it will work
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Still didn't work, just turned the core hotspot off. It says PDANet is still on but nothing is being broadcast wifi wise.
revulv said:
Still didn't work, just turned the core hotspot off. It says PDANet is still on but nothing is being broadcast wifi wise.
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Try with USB tether and see if that works. I never use WiFi, just USB tether
Make sure that his tether usage is enabled
You have pda net installed on your computer too right?
there is app called fly vpn that can give u free access to 4g and 3g data for free
if you dont use the pda app on your computer, you must configure the reverse proxy to 192.168.46.1:8000