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Can anyone tell me the difference between the two on 2.2 Froyo. I currently have an Incredible & would like to know if one is better in any regards than the other.
They are the same......only the one from vzw costs $20...but you can hack it to get it for free.
Android tether is guarenteed free
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i use the hotspot bc it was easy to get for free... but seems to take a lil longer to connect
i've actually been having troubles with the verizon hotspot, when i use it for longer than maybe 5 or 10 minutes it starts stopping and starting constantly unless i reboot the phone and try again. sometimes it lasts longer. also, the internet speed seems slightly gimped as well, everything seemed to work faster through wireless tether app (download speeds were higher as well).
I got rid of '3G HotSpot' and just use 'Wireless Tether' v2.0.5-pre7.
Pre8 is out now too
jdkoreclipse said:
They are the same......only the one from vzw costs $20...but you can hack it to get it for free.
Android tether is guarenteed free
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how do you hack 3g mobile hotspot?
Dial ##778 in the dialer and select edit mode password is 0000000 and change security and m.ip default profile to read [email protected]
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is this legit? and can you go more into detail?
Its legit. Ask anyone else...thats how to get free tethering from a normally not free service
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Ya, I did the free hack, and it works. Anywho thanks, I was thinking they were the same, I was just curious...
wow, really works. thnx alot!
I've done the hack more than once with different 2.2 ROMs, but I either cannot see it while scanning for hotspots or cannot obtain an IP address (via laptops, handhelds, etc).. So I stick to Wireless Tether.
I find that the 3g hotspot thats built into froyo (with the dun mod hack) is a little quicker... haven't had any issues with it whatsoever.
OK, guys so although I am relatively smart at things all this is new to me so can i ju confirm that the wireless tethering I have on my incred is utilized the same as the verizon mobile hotspot would correct? Meaning the tethering allows my phone to be a mobile hotspot as well??
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Dial ##778 in the dialer and select edit mode password is 0000000 and change security and m.ip default profile to read [email protected]
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Worked like a freaking charm... Thanks man your awesome.. Now just curious is there a way for verizon to know that someone is utilizing their hotspot without paying for a subscription? Also, the wireless tethering is the same as the hotspot correct??
I'm still using the android.tether (wireless tether) I got from mejdam on youtube. Not sure if he wrote the app or was just sharing it out, but it works great.
I'll never load up Verizon's Hotspot app. Even with the hack, I just wouldn't trust it but that's me.
Yeah I'm using the android tether as well, but have also opened the mobile hotspot just to have it..
I cant get wireless tether to work on mine! Running 8/26 OTA leak, wireless tether pre .8 and BFS #1. Log shows iwconfig failed, HELP please
Wireless tether and Verizon
Hey, just to let every one know, Verizon can easily watch you bandwidth usage and if your downloading a lot they will notice that your not paying for it, and having to be rooted to use wireless tether, that's a violation of your contact.... just sayin....
When I measured speed from speedest.net app on my evo with 4g on, I get between 3-4 mbps download speed - and web sites and such load very fast. But when I tether my evo with 4g on and measure the speed on my laptop, I get barely 0.2-0.3 mbps download - and watching streaming content of the laptop is useless - all it does is buffer forever.
Anyone know how to make this work?
Thanks!
No one has a clue?
What tether?
Via EVO on XDA app...
I am speaking about the wireless tether app
The latest version?...ie, one off market?
Via EVO on XDA app...
I am using "2.0.5 pre 8" which came with Fresh 3.2.0.0
I'm using 2.0.5 Pre 9 and with 4G am not really doing any better than you...then again, on the phone it's slow as crap, too.
I don't think it's your wifi tether...i think it's the app giving you false readings. I used to use usb tether (before EViO went to a kernel that wouldn't support it) and the speeds weren't any better.
You can see if it works on your kernel and verify wired vs. wireless speeds...
Bumping because of the same issue
I get 8 to 10 mbit consistantly on my 4G on my speedtest app and transfer speeds when downloading files on to my phone.
However, with Wifi tether I can't get any higher then roughly 1.5 mbps on my laptop. I've tried different channels, different security settings, no security at all... etc.
I do suspect it's a software limitation because the app itself is meant to tether 1x/3g speeds, and 3G itself i'd say averages between 500kbit to 1.5mbit download speeds(I'm talking roughly... could be faster or slower).
So my guess is the developers haven't bothered with the coding to make it work well with faster connections. There's no reason it should be a hardware limitation because our wireless chips are G and N compatible. I've gotten speeds around 17mbps up and down on wifi on my evo.
I think you may be right, as I'm starting to hear from quite a few people that are thinking the same thing. Everyone has crazy speeds with the SpeedTest App, then are lucky to hit 1meg with the computer.
Can someone with the "correct" kernel test the wired tether speeds???
EDIT: Just tried Calk's EViO Beta which worked with wired tether and the speed is just as slow.
The question now is, does the Sprint HotSpot tether at 4G speeds? As I said before, Calk released a framework flash that allows the use of the HotSpot without it on your plan, but it won't work (for anyone) on 4G, and automatically kicks down to 3G...
Fixed the 4G issue!
This was posted by creator of wifi-tether as a possible fix, I tried it and it fixed our issue. I now get full 8mbps download via wifi tether.
To make sure things go smooth, I would make sure wifi tether is NOT running in the background
Go into terminal on phone or adb via computer:
adb shell
su
rm /data/data/android.tether/bin/fixroute.sh
Not sure why this fixes it, but not complaining
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This was posted by creator of wifi-tether as a possible fix,
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Thanks for sharing!
Deleting fixroute.sh mad wireless tether lose my internet connection after about 30 seconds. Did he have an updated script?
I had a similar problem. Fixed it by setting my setcpu profile to performance for the time I was tethering.
topdawgn8 said:
Deleting fixroute.sh mad wireless tether lose my internet connection after about 30 seconds. Did he have an updated script?
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Didn't work for me either...
Via EVO on XDA app...
FWIW, WiFi Tether on my Hero would download at 100-120KB/s all day long...on 3G...Possible EVO issue???
Worked for me!
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I'm using 2.0.5 Pre 9 and with 4G am not really doing any better than you...then again, on the phone it's slow as crap, too.
I don't think it's your wifi tether...i think it's the app giving you false readings. I used to use usb tether (before EViO went to a kernel that wouldn't support it) and the speeds weren't any better.
You can see if it works on your kernel and verify wired vs. wireless speeds...
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I downgraded back to 2.0.5 Pre 7 and getting good speeds now! Also added benefit is cpu running cooler.
mtfpcmike said:
I downgraded back to 2.0.5 Pre 7 and getting good speeds now! Also added benefit is cpu running cooler.
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Can you upload the .apk?
glad to hear the developer is working on the issue.
anyone hear of a work around for devices that can not connect to an "ad-hoc" wifi hotspot?
PS3 will not see an "ad-hoc" wifi!
Dan330 said:
glad to hear the developer is working on the issue.
anyone hear of a work around for devices that can not connect to an "ad-hoc" wifi hotspot?
PS3 will not see an "ad-hoc" wifi!
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the latest wifi tether supports infrastructure.
ps3 can detect it.
n1co35 said:
the latest wifi tether supports infrastructure.
ps3 can detect it.
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please elaborate on this...
which version? and how do I set it up?
Question about wireless tether...First off im new to android and have had the G2 for about a week. (i work to much to have taken care of this right away) i rooted using visionary and installed wireless tether. Now the problem...speedtest just on the phone show about 3.8 adverage Mbps but when i use wireless tether says connected at 24Mbps but speed test show only about .75Mbps (speedtest.net) My bars are full and labled "H". I had att and on the nokia n97 when wireless tethered i was getting almost 2Mbps again using speedtest.net. Any ideas why its slow slow when tethered? or how to fix it???? Thanks!
wireless tether app
jstevens74 said:
Question about wireless tether...First off im new to android and have had the G2 for about a week. (i work to much to have taken care of this right away) i rooted using visionary and installed wireless tether. Now the problem...speedtest just on the phone show about 3.8 adverage Mbps but when i use wireless tether says connected at 24Mbps but speed test show only about .75Mbps (speedtest.net) My bars are full and labled "H". I had att and on the nokia n97 when wireless tethered i was getting almost 2Mbps again using speedtest.net. Any ideas why its slow slow when tethered? or how to fix it???? Thanks!
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Just FYI I am using wireless tether 2 0 5 pre15
I also have this problem, it behaves the same way on the g1.
I had this problem since 11/30 and finally its back up to speed today 12/9.
My speeds went down to .10-.40m and pages wouldnt load and had to diagnose connection with IE8. It was horrible and I couldnt figure out why.
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Heres what I did but I dont know which step fixed the wireless tether.
Installed easy tether and pdanet on g2 and pc.
Tethered with each one for several times a day.
I then tethered with the tmobile wireless tether and usb tether.
Again with each one.
Then leave the usb cable attached and dont use the above tether options.
Start wireless tether and speed should be normal.
If speeds are normal then all is fine, if not idk.
smthkat789 said:
I had this problem since 11/30 and finally its back up to speed today 12/9.
My speeds went down to .10-.40m and pages wouldnt load and had to diagnose connection with IE8. It was horrible and I couldnt figure out why.
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Heres what I did but I dont know which step fixed the wireless tether.
Installed easy tether and pdanet on g2 and pc.
Tethered with each one for several times a day.
I then tethered with the tmobile wireless tether and usb tether.
Again with each one.
Then leave the usb cable attached and dont use the above tether options.
Start wireless tether and speed should be normal.
If speeds are normal then all is fine, if not idk.
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Ill give it a shot tonight after work and let you know if it works. Thanks
smthkat789 said:
I had this problem since 11/30 and finally its back up to speed today 12/9.
My speeds went down to .10-.40m and pages wouldnt load and had to diagnose connection with IE8. It was horrible and I couldnt figure out why.
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Heres what I did but I dont know which step fixed the wireless tether.
Installed easy tether and pdanet on g2 and pc.
Tethered with each one for several times a day.
I then tethered with the tmobile wireless tether and usb tether.
Again with each one.
Then leave the usb cable attached and dont use the above tether options.
Start wireless tether and speed should be normal.
If speeds are normal then all is fine, if not idk.
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what kind of speeds are you getting now? FYI I am using Chorme
My avg speeds at home is 3.0-4.0mbps tethered because I only get 2 bars and it jumps from hdspa to umts.
I get this speed using android and tmobile tether.
With easytether and pdanet the speeds go down to 1.0-2.0mbps, dont know why.
I also changed the ssid, dont use android or tether as part of the ssid.
Changed the channel, checked the box for disable wake lock and disable screen lock.
smthkat789 said:
My avg speeds at home is 3.0-4.0mbps tethered because I only get 2 bars and it jumps from hdspa to umts.
I get this speed using android and tmobile tether.
With easytether and pdanet the speeds go down to 1.0-2.0mbps, dont know why.
I also changed the ssid, dont use android or tether as part of the ssid.
Changed the channel, checked the box for disable wake lock and disable screen lock.
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But if you use Tmobile tether don't they charge you and extra $15 a month?
Whats with the 14.99 fee? I tether on my g2 everyday useing wireless hotspot with a WEP key and i get no messages GB this month....no restriction or throttle....
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Check your bill and let me know if u have been charged
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I tried using the tether built in to the phone and your right no data charge. But its freaking slower than Android Tether. Im only getting about .5Mbps. My phone on its own is running over 4Mbps. There has to be a solution to this! AHHH
Ok, I'm trying to figure out the fix, in case it happens again.
Did you try wireless tether on a different pc?
What was your speeds on your pc and other pc using easytether and pdanet?
Did you leave easytether and pdanet software installed on pc and phone?
Did you do a reboot AND not root, then use tmobile wireless and usb tether?
Try running tmobile wireless tether and android wireless together to see which one connects at a faster speed.
My epic 4g touch is rooted, and I have both wifi tether and barnacle on the phone. I've been trying to connect my Asus G50 to it for a day and a half now with no success. I can see the network but cannot join. What has been even more frustrating is that I have been able to fully connect with other computers. So I know it's something with my laptop, but I cant figure out what, I've reinstalled the drivers, I've even uninstalled and reinstalled the wireless device. (which sucks because I know I just lost all my other wifi info's).
I'm really not sure what the next step here is and I could really use some help.
anyone have any ideas?
Wifi tether is crap.... Can someone please hack sprint hotspot app like on epic og?
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What has been even more frustrating is that I have been able to fully connect with other computers. So I know it's something with my laptop, but I cant figure out what, I've reinstalled the drivers, I've even uninstalled and reinstalled the wireless device. (which sucks because I know I just lost all my other wifi info's).
I'm really not sure what the next step here is and I could really use some help.
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You are doing better than me. If I enable security it doesn't even show on my laptop and if I disable it, it shows but my computer never can connect. I tried to enable it for BT tethering instead but had no luck there either.
What version are you using?
I can connect but I can't browse the internet. MS downloads updates just fine. I can ping www.google.com from cmd just fine, but I CANNOT browse the internet with IE, firefox, or Chrome.....wtf?
eagercrow said:
What version are you using?
I can connect but I can't browse the internet. MS downloads updates just fine. I can ping www.google.com from cmd just fine, but I CANNOT browse the internet with IE, firefox, or Chrome.....wtf?
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I tried this version http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I also tried the version on android market
EDIT - I noticed a 5002 in my event viewer. Even though I've never had a problem connecting to a wireless device before I updated my network driver on my laptop and I'm connected NOW!!! I still can't enable security but at least I have a connection!
puff601 said:
Wifi tether is crap.... Can someone please hack sprint hotspot app like on epic og?
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+1, definitely want this again.
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boe said:
I tried this version http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
I also tried the version on android market
EDIT - I noticed a 5002 in my event viewer. Even though I've never had a problem connecting to a wireless device before I updated my network driver on my laptop and I'm connected NOW!!! I still can't enable security but at least I have a connection!
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Thats the same version I have. Are you using your phones 4g or 3g connection for the internet? I didn't even bother with 3g because its so frustratingly slow.
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Thats the same version I have. Are you using your phones 4g or 3g connection for the internet? I didn't even bother with 3g because its so frustratingly slow.
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I'm using 3G because my 4G is even slower than 3G where I am in Culver City - I get about 400k with 3G.
What is the security set at on the phone.... Wap.... Then check the setup for laptop.... Make sure they match....
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What is the security set at on the phone.... Wap.... Then check the setup for laptop.... Make sure they match....
We now return you to your regularly scheduled program...
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I don't think you can have security enabled on the phone - it won't show up as a choice for wifi on your laptop.
Any progress here?
Both versions of wifi tether as well as Barnacle don't even show up as an available network on my Galaxy tab (no security set)
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Kufer said:
Any progress here?
Both versions of wifi tether as well as Barnacle don't even show up as an available network on my Galaxy tab (no security set)
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Your galaxy wont see adhoc networks. Search the interwebz there is a hack out there I believe that enabales it on the tablet.
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you need a new wpa supplicant file with permissions properly set. It works every time. Google wpa supplicant.
I was playing around with settings tonight and discovered Settings -> More Settings (under Data) -> tethering. Checked it, paired my phone and my Win7 PC, initiated an "access point" connection from the PC, and suddenly I was browsing while using my phone as an access point. Granted it was 3G speeds, but it did work.
Does this work for me because I have mobile hotspot, or is this a feature that shouldn't be working, or does it work for everyone? I'm not rooted, using the latest software update (with multiview). I can't even remember far enough back to when a carrier would have ever simply allowed bluetooth tethering, not even Sprint. It's a nice feature to have since WiFi radios usually wear batteries down faster.
hausman said:
I was playing around with settings tonight and discovered Settings -> More Settings (under Data) -> tethering. Checked it, paired my phone and my Win7 PC, initiated an "access point" connection from the PC, and suddenly I was browsing while using my phone as an access point. Granted it was 3G speeds, but it did work.
Does this work for me because I have mobile hotspot, or is this a feature that shouldn't be working, or does it work for everyone? I'm not rooted, using the latest software update (with multiview). I can't even remember far enough back to when a carrier would have ever simply allowed bluetooth tethering, not even Sprint. It's a nice feature to have since WiFi radios usually wear batteries down faster.
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this will work for anyone the only thing differnet for people subscribing to hotspot and those who dont is the ability to wirelessly tether with hotspot. hopefully soon we anyone rooted at least will be able to use free wifi thether
Interesting, thanks. I'm still surprised Sprint would allow this considering they offer unlimited data.
That's weird. I just tried this and I got an error 67, registration failed. Maybe they "fixed" it in the software update.
cruton said:
That's weird. I just tried this and I got an error 67, registration failed. Maybe they "fixed" it in the software update.
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Are using a Galaxy Note 2 on Sprint? Your image tag says you're on AT&T.
Sprint has unlimited data on the phone data only. They have separate plans for hotspots.
2GB @ $19.99
6GB @ $49.99
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I wasn't talking about hotspot. I was talking about Bluetooth tethering, and asking if it requires hotspot to work, because with unlimited data you could tether with bluetooth and theoretically have unlimited internet on your PC through your phone.
Can you tether via wifi? There is a wifi tethering app. You can find on xda or PM me and I will email it to you or post a dropbox link.
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My question has nothing to do with WiFi tethering.
hausman said:
Does this work for me because I have mobile hotspot.
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Yes
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