Hello all,
So I currently own a T-Mobile G2, on a two year contract with T-Mobile (US) with an unlimited 4G data plan. Normally, I believe that I'd need to buy a tethering plan from T-Mobile (for $15/mo or so) to use Froyo's built-in tethering feature.
If I were to root my phone and install, say, CyanogenMod 7, would tethering cost me anything or would it use my data plan instead?
The tethering charges have only affected a few. While I was running stock, I was able to still tether for free. From what I've read, by root and flashing CM, you will (continue) to be able to tether for free.
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skmpowdjy said:
Hello all,
So I currently own a T-Mobile G2, on a two year contract with T-Mobile (US) with an unlimited 4G data plan. Normally, I believe that I'd need to buy a tethering plan from T-Mobile (for $15/mo or so) to use Froyo's built-in tethering feature.
If I were to root my phone and install, say, CyanogenMod 7, would tethering cost me anything or would it use my data plan instead?
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T-Mobile looks at the user agent of the browser you are using, so if you are tethering they can tell, but I think that they don't force you to sign up for tethering if you stay under a certain limit, because I occasionally use tethering and have never had problems, but a lot of people have eventually gotten to the point that when they try to tether, they just get a screen telling them to sign up for the $15/month plan (sorry for the long sentence). I think that it doesn't matter how you are tethering (USB or wifi, built-in or 3rd-party) because the user agent still goes through.
You could change the user agent of your desktop to an android one. I have an android user agent set up in firefox, so when I need to tether for a while I will use firefox instead of chrome and it looks like my computer is just the phone. It's pretty easy to set up a custom user agent in firefox, and you can see your android user agent by going to www.whatsmyuseragent.com on your phone. Like I said, however, I've done some tethering with just a desktop user agent and haven't had problems. I think you will be fine with whatever tethering option you use as long as you don't use exorbitant amount of data.
Sorry this is kind of long, but hopefully it helps.
Its actually www.whatsmyuseragent.com
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mckayrytting said:
T-Mobile looks at the user agent of the browser you are using, so if you are tethering they can tell, but I think that they don't force you to sign up for tethering if you stay under a certain limit, because I occasionally use tethering and have never had problems, but a lot of people have eventually gotten to the point that when they try to tether, they just get a screen telling them to sign up for the $15/month plan (sorry for the long sentence). I think that it doesn't matter how you are tethering (USB or wifi, built-in or 3rd-party) because the user agent still goes through.
You could change the user agent of your desktop to an android one. I have an android user agent set up in firefox, so when I need to tether for a while I will use firefox instead of chrome and it looks like my computer is just the phone. It's pretty easy to set up a custom user agent in firefox, and you can see your android user agent by going to on your phone. Like I said, however, I've done some tethering with just a desktop user agent and haven't had problems. I think you will be fine with whatever tethering option you use as long as you don't use exorbitant amount of data.
Sorry this is kind of long, but hopefully it helps.
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Thank you so much! This was very useful information.
i have used cm7 and was able to tether without costs but as others have said it may depend on the amount of data u use. i only use it a bit when my neighbors wifi goes down(yah i know im cheap) and havent gotten charged.
Haha don't worry your not the only one probably a lot more people you wouldn't even think that would do that probably are lol. I do but that's only if something is taking forever and if its a big file but I just use my phone now adays I used to go sick on sprints unlimited internet with my netbook. you couldn't get me off that damn thing lol I know for sure I went waaaaaaaaayyy past any limit. and they didn't charge me more on my bill thank god cuz I bet I would of had to give them the shirt off my back lol that's how broke id of been hahaha.
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I would expect you have to be rooted and I'm not sure if that is totally available yet, if so can someone please tell me how. Bottom line I need my wifi tether to work again soon. If someone can help please do...
Rob
Have you read the inc2 forum at all?
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I cant seem to find anything that is for sure. especially the wifi part. If you have a good place to point me that would be kool
Rob
Go to google and type in wireless tether then hit I'm feeling lucky.
I Installed 2.0.7 since the 3.X versions didnt seem ready yet
I thought all the other carriers except Sprint removed access to rooted wifi tethering. I'm on Sprint with Evo 4g..... And its still awesome over here. Come on in the waters fine .....the unlimited "Everything Data" and free mobile to mobile kicks much ass. You aren't a data slave counting every gigabyte on Sprint..... Good luck with those other carriers! I have no clue why reasonable adults who own smartphones that inhale data at ever increasing rates- buy network and phone service in multiyear agreements to be restricted in data usage. Can I call it what it is? People are just stupid! And I find it hilarious.... You suck data thru a straw and I got a wide own fire hydrant that I pay less for! Call quality excellent, data blazing fast and unlimited ..... Hilarious.
kkuhler said:
Go to google and type in wireless tether then hit I'm feeling lucky.
I Installed 2.0.7 since the 3.X versions didnt seem ready yet
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You HAVE to be rooted first. To do that go to alpharevx website, dowload their tool, that will give you s off. Make sure ur pc is hooked to the internet and when u r done choose to flash clockwork mod. Then download gingersense rom, then power off ur phone, then power it on by holding down power and volume down. Then, go into recovery and choose install ROM and pick where u put the gingersense ROM, choose it, then flash it, then reboot to system. I like the Barnacle tether app on the market, but of course none of this is relevant if u have already updated ur phone to 2.3, ur screwed unless u buy an xtc clip
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I thought all the other carriers except Sprint removed access to rooted wifi tethering. I'm on Sprint with Evo 4g..... And its still awesome over here. Come on in the waters fine .....the unlimited "Everything Data" and free mobile to mobile kicks much ass. You aren't a data slave counting every gigabyte on Sprint..... Good luck with those other carriers! I have no clue why reasonable adults who own smartphones that inhale data at ever increasing rates- buy network and phone service in multiyear agreements to be restricted in data usage. Can I call it what it is? People are just stupid! And I find it hilarious.... You suck data thru a straw and I got a wide own fire hydrant that I pay less for! Call quality excellent, data blazing fast and unlimited ..... Hilarious.
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I had Sprint but thankfully I'm back on Verizon, Sprint has less towers, even though it worked wherever Verizon did, half the time it was roaming off of Verizon towers where u CAN'T get high speed data. O, Sprint terminated my contract because of that, I was where there was no Sprint signal, only roaming off of Verizon for an extended period of time so they cut me off, no warning, said in the fine print I had x amount of roaming minutes, even though it.was.free. they would not reactivate my phone either, so when I got back home I happily went back to Verizon, o, and I'm unlimited too. Sprint is cheaper though, I will give you that, but u can keep it.
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No I have not yet done the 2.3 update, so I assume the free wifi tether will be fine if I get it rooted. Is the method real hard by chance
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I thought all the other carriers except Sprint removed access to rooted wifi tethering.
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They removed access to them from the market, but that doesn't mean that they cant be installed from another source
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No I have not yet done the 2.3 update, so I assume the free wifi tether will be fine if I get it rooted. Is the method real hard by chance
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Nope its easy. Once you have root all you have to do is install the app and run it. Give it su privileges when it asks. Hit menu after running it to configure it, then enable it and you are all set
Like I said Barnacle IS on the market, its free and u can use it after u have root. And if u meant is rooting hard, well it depends on you. I'm pretty computer literate, though I can't write code or anything like that, it was easy for me, I used the Linux version though because the Windows version was not working, might throw u for a loop, I don't know, but I hear the Windows version is now working, u can read about how to.step by step in the threads that talk about s off I believe, though I gave you a general idea above. You need to go to HTC website and download the sync drivers, I forgot to mention that, and after u install sync, uninstall the program, just don't go in and manually remove the drivers, that's what u need. Good luck, pm me if u need more info maybe I can help, I don't mind helping people I would hope they would do the same for.me
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noirelion said:
I thought all the other carriers except Sprint removed access to rooted wifi tethering. I'm on Sprint with Evo 4g..... And its still awesome over here. Come on in the waters fine .....the unlimited "Everything Data" and free mobile to mobile kicks much ass. You aren't a data slave counting every gigabyte on Sprint..... Good luck with those other carriers! I have no clue why reasonable adults who own smartphones that inhale data at ever increasing rates- buy network and phone service in multiyear agreements to be restricted in data usage. Can I call it what it is? People are just stupid! And I find it hilarious.... You suck data thru a straw and I got a wide own fire hydrant that I pay less for! Call quality excellent, data blazing fast and unlimited ..... Hilarious.
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If you don't think Sprint will be close behind in choking off that "unlimited data" then you must be....can I call you what you are? Blind. I have 2 more years of unlimited Verizon data, so I figure you and I will be hitting that tiered data plan at about the same time.....
First, this belongs in general/discussion. Second I'm on Verizon, and, not once worried about my unlimited data.. all existing customers can stay unlimited as long as they don't change their plan. I can even renew my contract, keep my same plan and still be unlimited.
EDIT: J.I.C.Y.W... http://www.google.com/gwt/x?gl=us&client=ms-android-verizon&q=verizon+unlimited+data+plan&hl=en&ei=O20hTujjC6bhlgfD2ubqAQ&ved=0CAkQFjAA&source=m&rd=1&u=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/05/verizon-unlimited-data-plan-july-7_n_890613.html
NoClue....
I used the Windows version of AlphaRev a couple of days ago. It is now working great. The hardest part was typing in the access code it gives you (a string of about 18 characters -- I missed one the first time I tried. Nothing bad happened, I just had to start over.)
Rooting process takes about 5 minutes. I tried CyanogenMod 7.1 beta for DInc 2, but went back to Gingersense, which is essentially the OTA Gingerbread update but with permanent root. I had been using CM7 on my previous phone (OG Droid) and liked it, but I think the gingersense is just a little more elegant looking. Keeps the best of Sense and Gingerbread and lets you get rid of any crap you don't want.
Once you are rooted getting wireless tethering is as simple as installing an app.
If youre rooted, cm7 comes with a native free wifi tether. if youre not running cm7 the barnacle app from market works fine, there are other free wifi tether apps that you can google search for. if youre running a stock rom you can use the vzw hotspot for free wifi tether access by using this hack.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14684561&postcount=1
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Install: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/170406/droid apps/wifi_tether_v3_1-beta2.apk
It's the best wifi tether app I've found. The market will refuse to allow you to install it on the Dinc2 due to Verizon forbidding it, but installing the APK directly works fine.
If you need the stock Gingerbread ROM: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/170406/droid apps/cm_vivow_full-4.zip
Gingerbread ROM's removed Verizon apps: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/170406/droid apps/rmk-ROM-vivow_gingerbread_2.18.605.4-removed_apps.zip
Radio update: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/170406/droid apps/PG32IMG.zip
MD5 checker: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/170406/droid apps/md5summer.exe
Once rooted I think you can even just use the stock wifi router app, when I wasn't rooted I tried it and it pulled up a Verizon webpage. now it doesn't. haven't been charged yet..
hey jeremytn
I see a bunch of gingersense things out there. is there a certain one I want to DL
Has anyone been able to get the 'WiFi tether for Root Users' or TrevE Mod working in Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 or any AOSP ROM on the SGH-T999? I ask because I haven't. I reached my 500mb cap for this billing cycle and want to maybe prevent that from happening in the future, or at least get it working.
dominicag2000 said:
Has anyone been able to get the 'WiFi tether for Root Users' or TrevE Mod working in Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 or any AOSP ROM on the SGH-T999? I ask because I haven't. I reached my 500mb cap for this billing cycle and want to maybe prevent that from happening in the future, or at least get it working.
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What you are attempting to do is not possible? They should be able to measure the amount of data that goes through your phone, because it can be done on their end, so there would be nothing for you to exploit. My understanding of the tethering hacks were that they allowed you to tether if you didn't have the tethering provision on your account (whether you did not pay for it, or are unlimited, and they don't give you the option). I've seen the hacks that claim to be able to bypass the data caps, but unsure why it would be implemented in such a way that anyone could exploit it.
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What you are attempting to do is not possible? They should be able to measure the amount of data that goes through your phone, because it can be done on their end, so there would be nothing for you to exploit. My understanding of the tethering hacks were that they allowed you to tether if you didn't have the tethering provision on your account (whether you did not pay for it, or are unlimited, and they don't give you the option). I've seen the hacks that claim to be able to bypass the data caps, but unsure why it would be implemented in such a way that anyone could exploit it.
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Well of course they can watch my data use, but whether or not I'm tethering with that data is another thing. I was able to use about a gig and a half last billing cycle on their unlimited plan, by just using TrevE mod (no vpn app) on Touchwiz based roms and only about 300mb showed in the tmo my account app.
I was under the impression from what I've read that apps like TrevE mod can give you more access untell they put the kibosh on you, and if you go though a VPN you can use it all you want cause all of the network traffic is going though the VPN app not Windows and Chrome etc. which they look for.
I'm mainly wondering if that app 'WiFi Tether For Root Users/TrevE mod' has worked at all in AOSP, even 4.1.x.
I think T-Mobile has improved their detection and now know when you're using those apps or mods. Lately everyone seems to be reporting that they do not work.
As to whether or not you could use em in cm, I doubt it. If you didn't see it say so in the op and it wasn't reported working by others posting in the thread, it's safe to say it doesn't.
Did you search and read through the thread?
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DocHoliday77 said:
I think T-Mobile has improved their detection and now know when you're using those apps or mods. Lately everyone seems to be reporting that they do not work.
As to whether or not you could use em in cm, I doubt it. If you didn't see it say so in the op and it wasn't reported working by others posting in the thread, it's safe to say it doesn't.
Did you search and read through the thread?
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I haven't seen tethering or hotspot mentioned at all in any T999 AOSP op i've looked at which is discouraging. For CM10.1 people seem to only talk about the the included tether.
As for 'WiFi Tether for Root Users' its so widely used any thread I look at is device specific most of the time, and/or for that devices stock rom. But there are so many settings in there though I thought maybe someone got it working.
If they did they would have posted it in the mods thread if anywhere. But if it can't be done you could almost certainly find that info in the same thread.
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CyanogenMod 10, TrevE-Mod, tetherin' with no VPN on phone.
dominicag2000 said:
Has anyone been able to get the 'WiFi tether for Root Users' or TrevE Mod working in Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 or any AOSP ROM on the SGH-T999? I ask because I haven't. I reached my 500mb cap for this billing cycle and want to maybe prevent that from happening in the future, or at least get it working.
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I am running CM10, rooted on a SGH-T999. Following the forums I downloaded Hotspot Shield as the post stated it was the only shield (VPN or otherwise) that would work with TreveE-Mod Wifi-Tether. Sadly, I found that using Hotspot Shield really slowed down my connection to a crawl and also caused problems using tether to stream Netflix, Hulu+. etc. I did find another VPN app that worked (Hideninja VPN) but it also slowed me down tremendously and caused issues with nationwide streaming copyright protections on Netflix, etc. as well. I do pay the $30 for T-Mob's unlimited albeit shackled internet package.
I have a newer Dell laptop running WIN8 and have not tested this on any other version of Windows but:
My SGH-T999, CM10 and TreveE-Mod all work together flawlessly to give me a T-Mob upsell to WiFi hotspot message in my browser whether I change the User Agent or not. :crying::crying::crying:
Then I installed UltraSurf VPN on my laptop and my tethered speeds are AWESOME!! WITHOUT having to change my User Agent settings.
No need for Hotspot Shield or HideNinja.... no VPN setup on my phone, just UltraSurf on my puter and the tortoise has turned into a hare!
Totally Terrific Time Tethering Together Today and Tomorrow.... U GIT THE IDEAR! :good::good::good::good::good:
wwwDOTultrasurfDOTus/
This was originally created to help the Chinese surf safely to out of country sites and to help clear out all data from being retrieved should their system be forensically searched.
Hopefully this will work for you!
redlandsailor said:
I am running CM10, rooted on a SGH-T999. Following the forums I downloaded Hotspot Shield as the post stated it was the only shield (VPN or otherwise) that would work with TreveE-Mod Wifi-Tether. Sadly, I found that using Hotspot Shield really slowed down my connection to a crawl and also caused problems using tether to stream Netflix, Hulu+. etc. I did find another VPN app that worked (Hideninja VPN) but it also slowed me down tremendously and caused issues with nationwide streaming copyright protections on Netflix, etc. as well. I do pay the $30 for T-Mob's unlimited albeit shackled internet package.
I have a newer Dell laptop running WIN8 and have not tested this on any other version of Windows but:
My SGH-T999, CM10 and TreveE-Mod all work together flawlessly to give me a T-Mob upsell to WiFi hotspot message in my browser whether I change the User Agent or not. :crying::crying::crying:
Then I installed UltraSurf VPN on my laptop and my tethered speeds are AWESOME!! WITHOUT having to change my User Agent settings.
No need for Hotspot Shield or HideNinja.... no VPN setup on my phone, just UltraSurf on my puter and the tortoise has turned into a hare!
Totally Terrific Time Tethering Together Today and Tomorrow.... U GIT THE IDEAR! :good::good::good::good::good:
wwwDOTultrasurfDOTus/
This was originally created to help the Chinese surf safely to out of country sites and to help clear out all data from being retrieved should their system be forensically searched.
Hopefully this will work for you!
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I'll have to try that.
Thanks
Just trying to get a handle on the current state of free tethering. Using a locked phone with grandfathered unlimited data and nothing else.
So far, every app that allows Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth tethering fails due to a nagging popup error message (attachment #1), the same one that appears when I try to turn on the stock hotspot (attachment #1 actually shows the error popping up on CWM tether, but this is misleading - I had just turned on the stock hotspot to elicit the message is all. Never seen the error when using USB tethering).
Tried FoxFi/PDANet and about 8 other Market apps - no dice.
Only method I've found to work is USB tethering from PDANet to my laptop. Without tethering hidden, it seems to crap out after about 20 seconds on YouTube, but works fine for other stuff.
With the Hide Tether Level 1 option checked on the PC program, PDANet works flawlessly - can stream 1080p with no problems.
However, when I try to share that connection to my tablet over Wi-Fi, either through PDANet's built-in Wi-Fi share or using Connectify, it goes back to crapping out after 20 seconds on Youtube. Lasts longer at lower resolutions but still dies, so this seems to be a cap on the data that a single stream can give. No amount of tether hiding seems to help. Of note - the PDANet phone app's data ticker will keep on going up, so it seems like it's still downloading, but there's a roadblock somewhere. Could possibly be an issue with the tablet, I guess - 2013 Nexus 7. My hunch though is that somehow sharing the connection over Wi-Fi undoes whatever PDANet uses to hide tethering.
I've also tried ClockworkMod Tether for USB tethering, but my laptop won't connect to the internet with it (attachment #2) - this could be a problem with my computer though. Right now all I have to work with is a school laptop with locked-down firewall settings.
Anyone figure out a way to get Wi-Fi or Bluetooth working with no paid hotspot feature?
I also have grandfathered data and no hotspot plan, and I am able to run PDANet properly with no special workarounds whatsoever. The biggest concession I had to make was installing the certificates for FoxFi, and the resulting requirement to have a PIN enabled on my lockscreen.
So I dunno.
Gornul said:
I also have grandfathered data and no hotspot plan, and I am able to run PDANet properly with no special workarounds whatsoever. The biggest concession I had to make was installing the certificates for FoxFi, and the resulting requirement to have a PIN enabled on my lockscreen.
So I dunno.
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Yeah, FoxFi seems to indicate that the certificate is their workaround for this issue - however I was never prompted to install it and there doesn't seem to be a way to force it either. Gonna try a reinstall then a factory reset because I want that certificate bad :good:
Thanks for the heads up!
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Yeah, FoxFi seems to indicate that the certificate is their workaround for this issue - however I was never prompted to install it and there doesn't seem to be a way to force it either. Gonna try a reinstall then a factory reset because I want that certificate bad :good:
Thanks for the heads up!
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NP. The cert definitely works, I tethered several times this weekend. If you prefer not to use a security lock it can be a little annoying to have one forced on you; I just set the timeout to 15 minutes and call it the price of doing business until we can unlock/root/etc.
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NP. The cert definitely works, I tethered several times this weekend. If you prefer not to use a security lock it can be a little annoying to have one forced on you; I just set the timeout to 15 minutes and call it the price of doing business until we can unlock/root/etc.
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Gotta ask though - when did the cert install? Is it related to the "FoxFi Addon"? Just trying to troubleshoot a lil here.
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Gotta ask though - when did the cert install? Is it related to the "FoxFi Addon"? Just trying to troubleshoot a lil here.
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That's what I recall, yes. The cert shows up under my "User Certificates" as being from FixFi.
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That's what I recall, yes. The cert shows up under my "User Certificates" as being from FixFi.
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Bleh. Still not getting any kind of prompt for a cert.
I've read that the prompt happens during some "setup walkthrough" which I've likewise never seen... did you get one?
How did you keep your unlimited data? Verizon yanked mine away
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How did you keep your unlimited data? Verizon yanked mine away
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Verizon can only take your unlimited data away if you let them. Refuse to change plans, refuse subsidized upgrades and buy all future phones full-price. You may not have realized what you were doing, but you let them do it at some point.
Soul TKR said:
How did you keep your unlimited data? Verizon yanked mine away
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Sad times... according to Verizon I've already racked up 4 gigs somehow in a single day. Sure am glad I didn't believe the salesman who told me I'd never exceeded 2 gigs on 3G - especially since they actually admitted they were lowballing people by a factor of 5. I'd switch carriers, no reason to stay tbh. Unless of course you have another line on the account that's still on unlimited.
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Sad times... according to Verizon I've already racked up 4 gigs somehow in a single day. Sure am glad I didn't believe the salesman who told me I'd never exceeded 2 gigs on 3G - especially since they actually admitted they were lowballing people by a factor of 5. I'd switch carriers, no reason to stay tbh. Unless of course you have another line on the account that's still on unlimited.
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That's exactly case. My wife was able to keep unlimited when she upgraded in January.
We do the upgrade shuffle. Upgraded kids lines to Fort note 2's and kids lost unlimited data, dropped them to 2gb. Poor kids, I know. They are 12 and 9. Verizon let's me restrict them to 2gb so they can't go over.
Then about a month later there was the free dna promotion. Swapped our upgrades to kids lines, got them the dna's. We kept unlimited and everyone got new phones.
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i couldnt get this to work either. every time i reinstall foxfi it says i need to call verizon and sign up for tethering. never prompted for a certificate or anything
I got it to work. After I installed foxfi and the add-on I started the hotspot and it popped up asking to install the certificate. Installed it named it. It wants you to set up the unlock passcode because it connects through vpn. Since I already use a vpn, my password was already set. It activated after a few seconds and I tested it. Works fine.
You can also use upgrades from other phones on your plan to keep your unlimited. I rely heavily on my unlimited data, I use roughly between 300 - 400Gb a month of data. I still have unlimited, and haven't paid full price for a single phone the whole life of my plan.
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You can also use upgrades from other phones on your plan to keep your unlimited. I rely heavily on my unlimited data, I use roughly between 300 - 400Gb a month of data. I still have unlimited, and haven't paid full price for a single phone the whole life of my plan.
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Are you serious???? Verizon needs to dedicate an entire network to you!
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Are you serious???? Verizon needs to dedicate an entire network to you!
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This is an older picture as evidence, it was just one I already had uploaded to my computer. I use an insane amount of data.. Although, it has been much more of an ordeal using WiFi-Tether on my HTC One. I have to use FoxFi which won't allow me to connect to HBOGo through my AppleTV, so I haven't had streaming video too much.
I also had issues with FoxFi, but thankfully I was one of those lucky bastards who got their bootloader unlocked on day one. From a rooted device, WiFi Tether 3.3-beta2-06102013 works just fine (it will complain when starting the hotspot about an error, but it's an error in setting up "ad-hoc mode" and will work just fine)... it may be worth mentioning that I'm using SuperSU as that's always given me the best luck with WiFi Tether. Outside of that, it's worked flawlessly (tethering for hours without any drops).
mracrawford said:
You can also use upgrades from other phones on your plan to keep your unlimited. I rely heavily on my unlimited data, I use roughly between 300 - 400Gb a month of data. I still have unlimited, and haven't paid full price for a single phone the whole life of my plan.
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Wow....I don't even use that much on my Comcast connection.
Unlimited is unlimited I guess. I just don't see how or why anyone can use that much within reason. :laugh:
calebspronk said:
I also had issues with FoxFi, but thankfully I was one of those lucky bastards who got their bootloader unlocked on day one. From a rooted device, WiFi Tether 3.3-beta2-06102013 works just fine (it will complain when starting the hotspot about an error, but it's an error in setting up "ad-hoc mode" and will work just fine)... it may be worth mentioning that I'm using SuperSU as that's always given me the best luck with WiFi Tether. Outside of that, it's worked flawlessly (tethering for hours without any drops).
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That's great and all, but it doesn't seem to work for some other mobile devices. For example: I cannot tether my One to my Nexus 7 FHD. The Nexus 7 FHD does not see the network. My laptop can see the SSID but shows an adhoc icon next to it. I can connect via the laptop and get internet access. At the end of the day I need a solution that works for all of my devices.
Note: I tried versions 3.3-beta2 and 3.4-experimental
This worked for me on stock rooted, just thought i would share
http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
FYI still have to use another user agent if its not a mobile browser
Chrome
Can you use this outside of chrome? When I teather, I mainly use chrome because I've heard T-Mobile won't track the browser as teathered. It seemed to be true because I'm, pretty sure I passed the 500MB on it and I hadn't received a message on my phone I was using it.
You can use it with firefox with user agent also. This app stopped working for me does it still work for you?
New plans
If you haven't changed your plan to the new no contract plan yet what are you waiting for? Tethering is include at no additional charge. If you are still under contract just ask them to wave the mitigation fee, they will let you change your plan but hold the existing contract.
Also have you seen the news about unlimited international data and text?
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
ad78 said:
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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What's UA?
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What's UA?
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Chrome plugin. "User Agent"
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ad78 said:
Chrome plugin. "User Agent"
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thank you
Just to clarify, You're only using Safari browser on your Mac? I take it that if you use Firefox it wouldn't work?
For those using a OpenVPN Client app has it already changed to IPV4/IPV6. I'm curious if you would have to create a new APN anyway or just use the APN that you're already on that is already switched to IPV4/IPV6?
I'll test it out as soon as I run over, which is soon and will report back.
ad78 said:
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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iunlock said:
Just to clarify, You're only using Safari browser on your Mac? I take it that if you use Firefox it wouldn't work?
For those using a OpenVPN Client app has it already changed to IPV4/IPV6. I'm curious if you would have to create a new APN anyway or just use the APN that you're already on that is already switched to IPV4/IPV6?
I'll test it out as soon as I run over, which is soon and will report back.
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im using safari and chrome. i tried downloading safari and i got flagged by t-mobile. im happy with Safari and Chrome so im all good.
and by the way, we have 2 ipad's and tablet and no issues connecting with my note 3 with this setup i posted.
you have to create a new APN since the stock APN is not editable, blurred everything..
Thanks a lot for the info!
Quick question (keeping in mind I have not done (wifi) tether via a hotspot:
I understand the useragent switcher is needed to surf the web via Chrome (for non-Mac users who can't use Safari) when using this thread's technique.
However if, e.g., I want to use this free hotspot tethering option (beyond the 2.5 GB of hotspot included for free by T-Mobile) to simply watch Netflix (via the app and not via the browser) on a tablet or laptop using the Note 3's data connection (as opposed to being interested in browsing the web), then am I right to assume I don't need to worry about first firing up my web browser on the tablet (e.g. Chrome and UA switcher method) to establish the data connection like some VPN's force you to do?
So far I have actually not even used ANY of the 2.5 GB included by T-Mobile (I have not done any tethering with my Note 3 yet sinceI have wifi via my cable internet at home and have not needed it on vacation yet either).
Nevertheless, I am still interested in exploring the technique described here to get it for free beyond the 2.5 GB (never know when I might be on vacation and don't want to risk going over).
PS: Here is a similar thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467193
I will try this
I am going to try this technique for the next few days. Thanks for the post! I have been using the WIFI Tether- Treve Mod for the last few months with no many issues. I did have to use the user agent switcher for chrome though. Last month I used 28GB of mobile data.
Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Processes
When i was on US Cellular There was a process that was called "synchronos" that was designed to check with US cellular's network to see if you were able to tether, and "police" the amount of data you were allowed to tether. I just switched to T-Mobile today.. I havent found that process yet.. Anyone know what process T-Mobile uses to check the status of your tethering package? I can freeze it with Titanium backup and tether all i want.
ad78 said:
by using the stock native hotspot feature, i reached the maximum 2.5gb and received text messages from t-mobile saying its blocked and i can use it again next billing cycle.
by breaking it, you simply add APN. same settings and the only difference is change the APN protocol to IPV4/IPV6 then save it.
im a mac user so safari no issues or whatsoever, but on chrome you need to change your UA to safari 5
Goodluck!
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OK, question from a noobie - at least where tethering comes in.
I've been reading this thread (forgive if I should have done this at the end of the most recent message, not familiar with appropriate
protocol) and want to clarify my own understanding while questioning UA.
I migrated from Verizon and immediately came upon the 2.5 Gig limit everyone is talking about. I found an on-line resource that showed me
how to change my Access Point Name from T-Mobile US (apn = epc.tmobile.com) by creating a new one with apn = ipv4.
Now I'm able to tether without T-Mobile sending me notifications with respect to their 2.5 Gig limit.
Question: Have I effectively by-passed their limit by doing this, or do I also have to look at UA switching? I'll have to admit I'm not at all
familiar with the UA thing.
I'm tethering my Galaxy Note 3, while my wife is tethering her Ipad 4 (using Chrome.)
Just don't want to get hit with a big bill for the extra Gigs.
Thanks a lot.
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When i was on US Cellular There was a process that was called "synchronos" that was designed to check with US cellular's network to see if you were able to tether, and "police" the amount of data you were allowed to tether. I just switched to T-Mobile today.. I havent found that process yet.. Anyone know what process T-Mobile uses to check the status of your tethering package? I can freeze it with Titanium backup and tether all i want.
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Please post a complete apn settings please
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mattyinob said:
I am going to try this technique for the next few days. Thanks for the post! I have been using the WIFI Tether- Treve Mod for the last few months with no many issues. I did have to use the user agent switcher for chrome though. Last month I used 28GB of mobile data.
Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
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What settings do you use? I cannot get this mod to work
It's a VERY valid concern. Anyone that has hit the limit on tethering will tell you that T-Mobile DOES NOT give you more tether data and bill you later. They will stop you and suggest you purchase more. No unexpected big bills should be in your future due to tethering.
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Just don't want to get hit with a big bill for the extra Gigs.
Thanks a lot.
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I changed the APN Protocol to IPv4/IPv6, installed Chome UA Spoofer on my laptop, and Safari 5 works like a gem.
MUCH appreciated.
What settings do you use? I cannot get this mod to work
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I use the user agent switcher below. I have to use "Googlebot (Google's spider)" though. I can still tether to my tablet with no issues. Using APN protocol IPV4 or IPV4/IPV6 works for me as well.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/user-agent-switcher/lkmofgnohbedopheiphabfhfjgkhfcgf
So I am currently on D Stalker V6 ROM AND Comp standard kernal. I am wifi tether router app. While wifi tethering my phone wont charge when plugex in through usb port or on wall charger even though on status bar it flashes current symbol on and off. The battery keeps discharging. Phone charges fine when not tethering
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So this wouldn't work tethering to a smart tv to watch Netflix I take?
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Idiots Guide to Tethering
I know this may seem like a silly request, perhaps even an unfair one, but I've been looking for a way to tether my T-Mobile Samsung Note 3 device since I switched from Sprint using the iPhone device last November.
I downloaded Fox Fi, Hotspot Toggle, and so many other apps I read about on blogs. This is the closest one that addresses a problem I've been running into.
When it comes to technology and setting things up, I'm a complete moron. Some of the terms I know little about, which is why I'm hoping someone could post the process for setting up our phones in steps, and from what I've read so far, what web browsing software not to use or only use when tethering our devices on a Mac, iPad or other devices. I've been traveling back and forth to Fresno in Central California to care for my ailing mother, and the ony wifi signal I got was from my phone. Unfortunately, 2.5GB disappears quickly, and I can't be increasing my Hotspot data plan every time I visit home.
Thank you one and all for being supportive and understanding.
Hi
I've been using a Lollipop 5.0.1 Note 4 port ROM on my Note 3, tethering worked like a charm. I've used up to 125GB monthly for the past 4 months on T-Mobile tethering to my Mac, AppleTV, tablets, desktops, laptops... you name it. Obviously custom ROMs aren't perfect. Battery life is horrible, NFC & GPS doesn't work, Bluetooth and WiFi issues, some stock apps don't work as they should, etc...
I had to upgrade to T-Mobile's Official firmware due to a big malfunction that erased all my data and almost bricked my device. Immediately rooted and downloaded a Deodexed and Knox free Tmo firmware. In just a day I hit the cap on my 5GB tethering plan and my speeds have been reduced to 128kb... Spotify doesn't even load any music on my iPad and I don't even wanna try loading Netflix on my AppleTV.
I've been wondering wth makes a custom ROM able to tether freely and how I could apply that to my "almost" stock ROM. I've read so many threads and comments, applied some suggestions and used some apps and none works for me. I'm not a developer neither a noob, but any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks