Does the WiFi tethering work the same as the Hotspot?
fechina said:
Does the WiFi tethering work the same as the Hotspot?
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Yep, sure does. I've only had 4 devices connected at once, so I can't say how many it will support, but it worked great on an 8 hour drive to NYC with 4 teenagers in the car.
Cool, Thanks a lot!!! Now I can get rid of that extra $30...LOL
Which program do I need to load from Market for the WiFi Tethering?
Don't get the one from the market. Do a Google search for "Wireless Tether For Root Users" and get the latest version, which I believe is -pre9.
chazglenn3 said:
Don't get the one from the market. Do a Google search for "Wireless Tether For Root Users" and get the latest version, which I believe is -pre9.
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I've got pre8 working and using it to post this reply through my laptop. Is there a big difference between the two versions?
The one from the market didn't work for me either, I googled wtfr and downloaded it right from there site.
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erikivy said:
Yep, sure does. I've only had 4 devices connected at once, so I can't say how many it will support, but it worked great on an 8 hour drive to NYC with 4 teenagers in the car.
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What kinds of speeds were you guys getting because every time i use it i can only get about .5 mbs down?
villalva_evo4g said:
What kinds of speeds were you guys getting because every time i use it i can only get about .5 mbs down?
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I didn't do any kind of speed test on the trip, but when I've tested in the past, the download speeds were almost exactly what they were when tested on the phone itself. That speed, of course, varies quite a bit, but in general it should be nearly as fast as normal speeds on the phone.
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Let me start out with apologies as I would guess this topic has already been covered, but search is not turning up an answer.
When I connect via WiFi tether, or easy tether, any download on the PC seems to cap around 140kbs, with an average DL speed somewhere around 65kbs. When I run a speedtest I come out around 2000kbs for both up and down. Does anyone know how to improve the actual DL speed through tether or what the limiting factor is here?
To cover some of the basics, I am running 2.2 with the most current versions if WiFi tether & easy tether, and tethering to OSX 10.5.
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Same problem here on HTC Incredible. Here is another thread with some discussion. Would love to figure out what is going on here. I even get the same crap speed on Wired Tether.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/droid-incredible/70221-help-slow-wired-wireless-tether-speed.html
I'm using filterproxy to "fix" my 4G tether speeds for my laptop. You can find out more in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11586152#post11586152
Troy, nice link, thanks for that.
I found, through research online and experimenting, that 2.2 does not tether well and most seem to have poor download speeds. I upgraded to 2.3 (Cyan) and I am now downloading at around 300kbs. Even though it is not the 2000kbs I get through DSLspeedtests, it will suffice for watching shows, etc.
Dees_Troy said:
I'm using filterproxy to "fix" my 4G tether speeds for my laptop. You can find out more in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11586152#post11586152
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Hey Troy, I followed your instructions and everything works through proxy, my download speed is improved, but still only an average of 150kbs, using 2.2 or 2.3. It seems that my 300kbs bit was a one-time thing. Do you have any suggestions to get the speeds you are getting on downloads?
I can't thank you enough!!!
Dees_Troy said:
I'm using filterproxy to "fix" my 4G tether speeds for my laptop. You can find out more in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11586152#post11586152
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I have been searching for a solution for this for a couple months now! I was getting 25-30kbps (yes, kbps) while using WiFi tether over 4G on 2 different laptops. I loaded up filterproxy on my phone and changed the proxy settings on my laptop... speedtest reported 1.7mbps on my first test!!!
Would like to know if it's possible to reinstall the sprint wifi hotspot app after upgrading to CM7.
I know there is one that it's built in but work pays for the hotspot and I'd like to test and see what the differences are.
If I'm not mistaken the sprint hot spot app only works with sense man not cm7. Try wifi tether from the market.
~ d3rk
dirkyd3rk said:
If I'm not mistaken the sprint hot spot app only works with sense man not cm7. Try wifi tether from the market.
~ d3rk
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Tis correct, but on the other hand, wireless tether won't work on CM7, and if you do use it, you'll have to reboot to get wifi working. He'd have to use barnacle tether, which doesn't tether 4G. If you need to 4G tether, you'd have to flash over to sense to use, or use the native teher or barnacle if on CM7.
teh roxxorz said:
Tis correct, but on the other hand, wireless tether won't work on CM7, and if you do use it, you'll have to reboot to get wifi working. He'd have to use barnacle tether, which doesn't tether 4G. If you need to 4G tether, you'd have to flash over to sense to use, or use the native teher or barnacle if on CM7.
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Ahhh. Got it! No wonder wireless tether never worked(only tried it 3 times). Thanks for your vote back in that other thread, I'd give you a vote as well man. You'd have more of a shot than I would.
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Ahhh. Got it! No wonder wireless tether never worked(only tried it 3 times). Thanks for your vote back in that other thread, I'd give you a vote as well man. You'd have more of a shot than I would.
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Yea, I tried it several times and that was the final break down conclusion; so semi hassle, it is what it is though. And thanks, but you'd have a better shot from being around longer.
teh roxxorz said:
Yea, I tried it several times and that was the final break down conclusion; so semi hassle, it is what it is though. And thanks, but you'd have a better shot from being around longer.
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What's the deal with it? I've seen this asked multiple times. Is it the wireless tether app that's not working or is it the actual rom/kernels?
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What's the deal with it? I've seen this asked multiple times. Is it the wireless tether app that's not working or is it the actual rom/kernels?
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The wireless tether app works, just not on gingerbread. So it'll work on sense roms. And you need a netfiler enabled kernel as well. But on sense, you can use it just fine, on CM7, ect, it hangs on the starting tether, back out, then it starts with errors, then you have to reboot to get your wifi working.
Hum I'm connected with the CM7 tethering app on 4g as I type this now.
It's works perfectly for me.
I wonder if it's due to the fact that I pay for the hotspot service?
I also did the gps And vvm fix.
translux said:
Hum I'm connected with the CM7 tethering app on 4g as I type this now.
It's works perfectly for me.
I wonder if it's due to the fact that I pay for the hotspot service?
I also did the gps And vvm fix.
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What I think is going on is, it says you're connected to "4G" but when you run a speed test it doesn't get 4G speeds that it would on your actual phone. Its been a debate for a while now. That's what people mean when they say 4G tethering doesn't work. You should speed test 4G while tethered, the test it on phone only.
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What I think is going on is, it says you're connected to "4G" but when you run a speed test it doesn't get 4G speeds that it would on your actual phone. Its been a debate for a while now. That's what people mean when they say 4G tethering doesn't work. You should speed test 4G while tethered, the test it on phone only.
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That's correct, you can be on 4G, but it'll only tether 3G speeds.
I've tested it myself.
Speed test using same app and same pop EVO is the hotspot IPad is client
EVO 3.80 Mbps down 1.18 Mbps up
iPad 4.0-2.8 Mbps down 1.00 Mbps up
Also no issue with using wifi after tethering.
Anyone find a way to remove this? Guess it might be built in the settings.apk from what I read but I am trying to see if anyone has successfully removed it?
No its built way to deep to remove it.
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It's part of settings.apk and cannot be removed. I'm just waiting for it to get hacked like it was on the Epic 4g.
walord said:
It's part of settings.apk and cannot be removed. I'm just waiting for it to get hacked like it was on the Epic 4g.
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It COULD be removed... Its a PITA though. There was a dev over at SDX that managed to do it for the Moment, but really, even he said it was just easier to not click on the hotspot icon.
Bummer. O well I'm sure someone will figure it out sooner or later...not a huge deal.
azr6 said:
Bummer. O well I'm sure someone will figure it out sooner or later...not a huge deal.
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Why remove it, eventually someone will figure out a way to unlock it.
Because wifi tether already does it
azr6 said:
Because wifi tether already does it
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Wifi tether isn't infrastructure, it's ad-hoc.
manekineko said:
Wifi tether isn't infrastructure, it's ad-hoc.
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I have used it to run multiple devices at once off my old 3g phone.
azr6 said:
Because wifi tether already does it
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The hacked sprint hotspot works much better, gives infrastructure mode and faster speeds. When it becomes available for this phone you should try it.
walord said:
The hacked sprint hotspot works much better, gives infrastructure mode and faster speeds. When it becomes available for this phone you should try it.
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+1. Its so much better than wifi tether.
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musclehead84 said:
+1. Its so much better than wifi tether.
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Hmm...what makes it better? I have never used it and wifi tether has always given me 0 issues.
walord said:
The hacked sprint hotspot works much better, gives infrastructure mode and faster speeds. When it becomes available for this phone you should try it.
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hey I saw your post how do I hack or disable the sprint hotspot it blocks everything other 3rd party hotpsot app. the dropbox signup is something ive been thinking about.
I've tried searching, but cannot find anything. Does this, or will this work? Seems when I try, Verizon wants to charge me for it. And I already pay them more than I'd like..
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If you're rooted, wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk. It has been recently updated to work on GNex...
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bekyndnunwind said:
if you're rooted, download wifi tether. It has been recently updated to work on gnex...
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works great!! :d
Thanks! I looked a while back, and never saw it..
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Barnacle, or Lite? Barnacle won't work, says error. Those are the only 2 showing up in the market. Or is it available somewhere else. Help is greatly appreciated here!!
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If you're rooted, download wifi tether. It has been recently updated to work on GNex...
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Are you using the Wireless Tether from market or one of the betas from Google Code?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Tried downloading about 9 times, all unsuccessful. Went to a site that redirects me to the Market, and it says it's unavailable. LTE version, so maybe Verizon is preventing it. Obviously I am rooted, but has anyone else non-GSM been able to get this working?
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Download link if anyone's still looking: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk
I have used the last three versions.
1st one "WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-beta9 *** BETA *** " dropped out here and there and would not shut down. Had to go to force close to get it to turn off.
2nd one "WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-pre113 *** EXPERIMENTAL *** Experimental was OK but when I shut it down my phones wireless icon would come back grayed out and not work and I would have to toggle it to get back to normal.
3rd and current to date "WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-beta10 *** BETA *** Featured" fixed the problem in the 2nd one. Seems OK, need to run it more. I love the 4G speed connections.
See my phone config in my sig...
I've been following a thread on the tether developer forum, even beta 10 is still sketchy. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?can=2&q=1257&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Priority%20Milestone%20Owner%20Summary&id=1257
Here's the thread. Basically there's still "dropouts" both in the data stream itself, and in the wifi access point "disappearing" from the device that is tethering to it (wifi network disconnects and device can't see it to reconnect until wifi tether is turned off and back on.) Hoping for fixes soon.
If you're willing to throw down $10, Wifi and USB Tether is working fine for me. It doesn't even require root somehow.
lblacklol said:
I've been following a thread on the tether developer forum, even beta 10 is still sketchy.
Here's the thread. Basically there's still "dropouts" both in the data stream itself, and in the wifi access point "disappearing" from the device that is tethering to it (wifi network disconnects and device can't see it to reconnect until wifi tether is turned off and back on.) Hoping for fixes soon.
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Yeh, same here but loving it on 4G speeds. I get 30 minutes or so before it drops and getting better at getting it back fast.
Remember we are beta pigs so............. enjoy.
Extended Controls bypasses the subscription dial-in. Plus, you get a really good power control widget that you can even dock in the notification bar. 99 cents on the market, well worth it. Stock 4.0.2. GN LTE no root.
bekyndnunwind said:
If you're rooted, wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk. It has been recently updated to work on GNex...
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Wifi tether works great. I've pushed 600mb through it with no trouble at all. Tethering with LTE is awesome.
I loaded the 115 experimental today and like how it closes much cleaner with my WiFi icon reappearing and re-enabling promptly.
I'll test it for longevity tomorrow.
ATnTdude said:
Extended Controls bypasses the subscription dial-in. Plus, you get a really good power control widget that you can even dock in the notification bar. 99 cents on the market, well worth it. Stock 4.0.2. GN LTE no root.
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So how does this happen? And besides getting my next bill, how can I be sure they aren't charging me for it? I installed the EC app, and it does work. So thanks!
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lonnyrs said:
So how does this happen? And besides getting my next bill, how can I be sure they aren't charging me for it? I installed the EC app, and it does work. So thanks!
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Because the phone connects through the same access point for tethering and mobile use. There's no way for VZW to tell what you're doing unless they packet sniff your traffic. That's a lot of work that's not going to make them anywher near enough money to justify the efort of doing it then billing you (and taking your complaint call when you dial the CSR's)unless you're being a pest and pulling down 50+GB on LTE, or 20GB+ on 3G. They could, but won't unless your usage sticks out.
That's why there's a dial-in in the first place. It's easier to set up a paywall on-device (even if it's easily by-passed by those in-the-know) than to build and staff a network-wide monitoring system that might even catch fire from the Feds over privacy concerns.
I'm running pre110 and I can't seem to connect to https sites. Normal http sites work fine.
EDIT: Beta 10 work on both. I was able to connect to FB and my bank.
Keep in mind if your rooted you don't need the google betas.
Enabling Hotspot on ATT phones used to be as easy as freezing tether manager via Titanium Backup.
It seems with the GS3 on stock ICS this isn't enough...
I've also tried Wifi Tether Manager but still the sharing evades me.
A few threads mention the issue but I'd like to condense the issue to one place.
Any success stories or proven processes?
Preferred solutions found & tested
As the originator of this question, I hate having to read through oodles of pages of diversions just to find if a suitable answer was found.
So I reserved the first reply so I could summarize developments and solutions in this post. Here are the worthy options found so far.
(If you have additional solutions please post them and I'll add them to this post.
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Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
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Obsessive said:
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
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FoxFi seems to have been the solution for me (AT&T customer running a GS3). I was able to create a Wifi Hotspot and connect my laptop plus another Android phone, then surf the net on all 3 devices at the same time! I didn't clock the speed but it seemed to be at least a decent broadband response.
FoxFi doesn't require any significant tweaking, like Wifi Tether does.
I had a rather at length discussion today with advanced tech support at Samsung. He told me AT&T requested data traffic to be manipulated so tethering wasn't possible. He was trying to assure me it was VERIZON who encrypted the bootloader, and he used AT&T as the example of what their customers asked for from them.
How true it is, is another issue all together.
why would you reserve a post in a "question" thread?
anyways, i hate "wifi" tethering since the phone gets extremely hot. and it drains the battery quickly and connection isn't as solid. so this is why i prefer a "wired" tether. i just carry my usb wire around with me and i plug it into my computer when i need to tether. I downloaded "Tether" app from www.clockworkmod.com which let's you tether using a wired connection. it works completely fine for me. I even have Tasker set up to when I plug my phone into my PC, my phone automatically opens the Tether app and loads it waiting for me to "accept". if i don't wanna tether, i simply hit "Home" or "Back". simple as that.
Benefits to wired tether are:
phone doesn't get hot
battery doesn't die. in fact, it charges the phone
connection is solid
secured connection
only user using it
Lieu10ant said:
why would you reserve a post in a "question" thread?
anyways, i hate "wifi" tethering since the phone gets extremely hot. and it drains the battery quickly and connection isn't as solid. so this is why i prefer a "wired" tether. i just carry my usb wire around with me and i plug it into my computer when i need to tether. I downloaded "Tether" app from www.clockworkmod.com which let's you tether using a wired connection. it works completely fine for me. I even have Tasker set up to when I plug my phone into my PC, my phone automatically opens the Tether app and loads it waiting for me to "accept". if i don't wanna tether, i simply hit "Home" or "Back". simple as that.
Benefits to wired tether are:
phone doesn't get hot
battery doesn't die. in fact, it charges the phone
connection is solid
secured connection
only user using it
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The Clockworkmod Tether app you referenced is not available for my GS3. Play only allows it to download on one of my 5 android models.
Can you confirm that you are using it with a GS3 running stock ICS?
what? dude just go to www.clockworkmod.com and all the info is there. or just download it from here:
http://download.clockworkmod.com/tether/Tether.apk
FoxFi
I've wifi-tethered, unrooted, with FoxFi with no issues.
I've also tethered with a USB cable just fine using PDANet on the phone with the PDANet Windows application (again unrooted).
No issues.
perigee said:
I've wifi-tethered, unrooted, with FoxFi with no issues.
I've also tethered with a USB cable just fine using PDANet on the phone with the PDANet Windows application (again unrooted).
No issues.
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I'm assuming you're using an AT&T GSIII? If so, how did you manage to get FoxFi on it? Apparently AT&T is now blocking it from the Play Store along with Sprint. I can't install it from the web, either...my devices are grayed out and it says it's not available on my carrier.
I'd rather not root my GSIII yet and FoxFi sounds like just the ticket.
KentuckyHouse said:
I'm assuming you're using an AT&T GSIII? If so, how did you manage to get FoxFi on it? Apparently AT&T is now blocking it from the Play Store along with Sprint. I can't install it from the web, either...my devices are grayed out and it says it's not available on my carrier.
I'd rather not root my GSIII yet and FoxFi sounds like just the ticket.
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Yes, at&t ... Not sure what to tell you, it installed fine for me and when I login via the web Play Store, it says it's compatible with all my devices.
Maybe the apk is available somewhere. Since at&t didn't block unknown sources, you should be able to install it.
So is there a safe way to tether natively (wired or wireless)? May it be loading another rom (AOKP or AOSP). I have no problem using a vpn on the pc side.
If I use foxfi or another workaround from the stock touchwiz will AT&T be able to track my tethering and shut down my unlimited plan? It would be useful to use tethering but I don't want to risk them finding it. If I root and use another method will they be able to find out?
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Yes, at&t ... Not sure what to tell you, it installed fine for me and when I login via the web Play Store, it says it's compatible with all my devices.
Maybe the apk is available somewhere. Since at&t didn't block unknown sources, you should be able to install it.
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Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
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KentuckyHouse said:
Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
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Try WiFi on with no SIM in the Nexus.
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KentuckyHouse said:
Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
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Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
I also figured out how to get FoxFi back in the market.
First remove your SIM Card and reboot. Connct over WiFi only.
Go to application settings and Clear Data from both "Google Framework Services" and "Play Store"
Reboot
Go back to the Play Store and you should see FoxFi now. If for some reason you get a cannot connect message in the Play store, go back and clear your data for the Play store again and try again.
AT&T must have just blocked FoxFi from the Play Store within the last day... I got it from the Play Store on Friday 7/13.
Is it permissible to post the .apk here?
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
My preferred solution!
jnadke said:
Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
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Obsessive said:
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
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FoxFi seems to have been the solution for me (AT&T customer running a GS3). I was able to create a Wifi Hotspot and connect my laptop plus another Android phone, then surf the net on all 3 devices at the same time! I didn't clock the speed but it seemed to be at least a decent broadband response.
FoxFi doesn't require any significant tweaking, like Wifi Tether does.
Just downloaded foxfi from the market on att
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