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Tethering still doesn't work...

I'm on a rooted 2.2 Froyo and tried installing wireless_tether_2_0_5-pre7.zip. It installs fine but I still can't connect to my PC or tether. Any tips?

What ROM are you running?
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Also if you are using a wifi card that is intel you should update to the latest drivers. I had this issue with any roms even after I went pre7. But once I had ether updated drivers im good.
Also I cant seem to connect if I had wep enabled, but an open network vs no networ ok is ok. Since there is access control you can kick out unwanted leachers.
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Wifi tether and built in hotspot not working.

Hey guys, I tried to use the built in hotspot app on my sprint gnex running 4.1 rujellying m1 and the computer detects Android AP but doesnt connect.
I installed wifi tether from the playstore and chose samsung galaxy nexus CDMA/LTE in the settings and my computer wont even detect its SSID.
Anything I'm doing wrong?

Tried an older version of wifi tether and still cant detect it with my computer or ipad.
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Anyone?
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gab2012 said:
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I haven't needed to install any other apps. I just set it up for wifi hot spot, check the specs on the password and then just connect with another device. In my case, a Nook Color running an unlocked version of Gingerbread. Works fine.
Edit: Oh wait, you have a CDMA phone? Your carrier may have installed software to prevent this.

Yeah, but I'm on a custom Rom and trying everything and cant tether. I did everything as specified in qbking's youtube video guide and it refuses to work.
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Tethering Not working...

So I am using Straight Talk ATT... and I realize its against all terms of service and so on...
But it still should work. so far I cant get the APP wifi tether to work or FoxFi says its not available for ATT Nexus 4.
What are you guys using? on any carrier

Use the one built into android...
settings > (under wireless & networks category) more > Tethering and Mobile Hotspot
There are also plenty of widgets in the market that will allow you to use a quick toggle.

Using the setting directly through android doesn't work for some reason for me... My computer never seems to connect
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ml3000 said:
Using the setting directly through android doesn't work for some reason for me... My computer never seems to connect
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Probably drivers if you're using USB tether. Try Wi-Fi.
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That is WiFi... Also tried USB... It connects and gets an IP but no data is transfered. Its sending and receiving but not actual data is working
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ml3000 said:
That is WiFi... Also tried USB... It connects and gets an IP but no data is transfered. Its sending and receiving but not actual data is working
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Try doing it with Open security, change the SSID and if you are using Win 7 make sure you select a profile (home, work, public) it will take a few seconds before it will work even though it is connected and assigned an IP. Also try it on something else, it make be your computer and not the phone.

Also, I find it odd that it only shows up as an Ad-Hoc Network? not an actual AP like normal

Hmm, I'm have the same problem with my Nexus 4. I'm with rogers and I used the sim from my Galaxy Nexus in my Nexus 4. Using the built in tethering Wifi and USB works on my Galaxy Nexus, but the on the Nexus 4, devices can connect but no data is transferred even though data is working.
The only thing I can think of is because I'm using the rogers LTE APN on the N4 but the normal APN on the GN.

Could this be caused by the straight talk APN that I am using? I am having he same type of situation. It connects but no data is transferred.

T-Mobile caught me tethering and now I get redirected to the tethering page

Ngo93 said:
T-Mobile caught me tethering and now I get redirected to the tethering page
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Time to change your user agent on your browser or set up network data encryption on your computer
On the OP's Topic, I also have the issue where I can connect but no data is transferred. Still trying to figure this out, this is the first phone where it has not worked for me.

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T-Mobile caught me tethering and now I get redirected to the tethering page
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Just use a different browser, it detects chrome all the time
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the3dman said:
Time to change your user agent on your browser or set up network data encryption on your computer
On the OP's Topic, I also have the issue where I can connect but no data is transferred. Still trying to figure this out, this is the first phone where it has not worked for me.
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I found it where if you connect and reconnect, it'll eventually work.
It is a bit buggy how it works but it does work somehow. Just keep trying!

chlehqls said:
I found it where if you connect and reconnect, it'll eventually work.
It is a bit buggy how it works but it does work somehow. Just keep trying!
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Add "dun" to your APN type.

Tried adding dun and still not working. Any other ideas?
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if you tether LTE plan, will you get LTE speeds on the other connecting phones? or just the original host LTE phone

so anyone else have Straight talk and get this to work?

I had the same problem (with T-Mobile), adding "dun" as mayastig suggested did the trick.
Specifically, the APN type for epc.tmobile.com now reads "default,supl,mss,dun".

Sorry to be off the straight talk topic.. don't know about that but I am on the $30 tmob plan.
I just really need to tether maybe twice a month and I can't see spending $15 on that. My question is, of I do it using fox will tmob find out and ban me or something?
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EboMike said:
I had the same problem (with T-Mobile), adding "dun" as mayastig suggested did the trick.
Specifically, the APN type for epc.tmobile.com now reads "default,supl,mss,dun".
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So you did this on a T-Mobile prepaid plan and you were able to achieve tethering without T-Mobile cutting you off?
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[HOW TO] USB Tethering on unlimited data plan NO ROOT

I have seen many posts regarding the tethering and hotspot on T-mobile, as it is only available on the data plans that are not unlimited. T-mobile blocks most tethering and hotspot apps but there are some ways to get around this. Most ways to avoid purchasing the tethering plan require root. However, this one does not. After a lot of searching I finally found a solution. The only con of this is that it does not support hotspot, only USB tethering. It is compatible with Mac OS, Windows OS, and Ubuntu OS. I am still searching for an update that will allow this to work with Chrome OS as I just purchased a Google Chromebook. This is a great feature while you are on the go, or do not have an internet connection at home.
The first step to the process is to download the Android app from the google Play Store. It is called ClockworkMod Tether. The app is free for 14 days. Once the 14 days is up, you will be able to purchase the full edition for $4.99. The upgrade is in app only, so you must download the free version first. Why wouldn't you anyways?
Once you have downloaded the app, as you will notice when you open it, you will need to download the app for your computer. It will ask you to open the app on your computer to get started. There is an app as well as a driver that is needed for this. In order to get the driver, you will need to visit clockworkmod.com. You can visit the site from your computer or your phone, which is convenient if you don't already have internet access. You will then need to click tether drivers at the top of the screen. It will take you to a list of makes of phones such as Motorola, Samsung, etc. Obviously, being the Samsung Galaxy s III, you are going to click the samsung drivers link. After it is downloaded, if you are using your computer, simply open the file and install it. If you have downloaded it to your SIII, you will need to connect your phone to your computer, find the file in the folder clockworkmod, and install it.
After everything is installed, you can open the app in your phone and turn on the tethering. After you have done this, open the program (which should also be installes from the clockworkmod folder) and click start. It will configure and it should say connected after a few seconds. Then, open your browser and you should be online!
I just discovered this and so far it is working GREAT! I got booted off once, not really sure what happened. But I turned off the tethering through the app first, then through the computer and restarted it all again and all is good. Hope this helps everyone looking for the answer! I will post again when I discover a way to use hotspot for free with no root.

I love u i have unlimited 4g if my bill turns out to be 1000 $ ill hate u
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N3r0-666 said:
I love u i have unlimited 4g if my bill turns out to be 1000 $ ill hate u
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Well, I just started using it, so if it happens to you, then it is going to happen to me too.

After trying this I got a message from tmobile. With un 10 minutes
Free T-Mobile Msg: To prevent future Smartphone Mobile HotSpot (Tethering) access from being blocked, add Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service here.
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Seems legit... I'm gonna check it out.

Just figured out how to by pass the t mobile audo redirect using got spot shild mobile version and avtivading it before tethering
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N3r0-666 said:
Just figured out how to by pass the t mobile audo redirect using got spot shild mobile version and avtivading it before tethering
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Man that hot spot shield app worked like a charm

Is there a way to report a different MAC address on stock android?

Hello everyone,
I recently bought a new Nexus 7 tablet. Unfortunately, my place of employment does not allow Android devices to be hooked up to the internal network, which is MAC restricted (its BS, I know). One of the IT guys was nice enough to add my Nexus phone to the network but he is not around anymore. So the only way I can get internet access on my tablet at work is to report the same MAC address that is on my phone or laptop. Is there a way to do this? Thanks!

I doubt it. The mac address is the physical address for the device. I'm sure it's not possible to alter.
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Have you tried the Linux command to change mac address.. You will need root and busybox.. Though I have never tried it but it may work..
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You would have to tweak the kernel code to get this working.

Hmmm interesting. I assumed it would be easier to change. It is quite simple to do in Windows. Thanks anyway!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.changemac
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I tried this app and the Mac appears changed but I can't connect to the network. Ideas?
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MacMan and Mac Address Ghost are not supporting 4.3 yet.
But there is one supporting 4.3.
Search and try app called Mac Spoofer on play store.
It works on my Nexus 7 2013.
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GreatTide said:
MacMan and Mac Address Ghost are not supporting 4.3 yet.
But there is one supporting 4.3.
Search and try app called Mac Spoofer on play store.
It works on my Nexus 7 2013.
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I have some questions about your setup.
Are you using stock android or a custom ROM?
and which superuser app are you using? i.e. supersu, koush's
Never mind. I am running stock 4.3 and I can confirm that https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jworksbr.macspoofer
Works on the 2013 nexus 7.
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I don't know if they can block a MAC based on Android. I'm in IT and it is easier to block all and only allow approved devices such as PCs and Laptops.
Unless you copy the MAC of your PC or something but they'll detect 2 MACs from 2 different PCs.
Your best bet is to grab another WiFi dongle for your PC and download a WiFiRouter program to share. Or a 4G cellular card.
Just be careful.
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ih8legal said:
I tried this app and the Mac appears changed but I can't connect to the network. Ideas?
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Is MAC filtering enabled on the wireless router?

stevemw said:
Is MAC filtering enabled on the wireless router?
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Yes but I tried an address that is not blocked and it didn't work. I got it working though with a different app.
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Could be that the device must be rebooted after the MAC is changed in order for all network components to recognize the change. Don't know it that has been tried.

stevemw said:
Could be that the device must be rebooted after the MAC is changed in order for all network components to recognize the change. Don't know it that has been tried.
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No that wouldn't work at all. A reboot reverts all changes to stock.
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OK I sent my nexus 7 back for a replacement and now I can't change the masc address on the new one? Can't see what would be different. Ideas?
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matthewr87 said:
Hello everyone,
I recently bought a new Nexus 7 tablet. Unfortunately, my place of employment does not allow Android devices to be hooked up to the internal network, which is MAC restricted (its BS, I know). One of the IT guys was nice enough to add my Nexus phone to the network but he is not around anymore. So the only way I can get internet access on my tablet at work is to report the same MAC address that is on my phone or laptop. Is there a way to do this? Thanks!
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No..Mac address is hardcoded to your device.
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smurphdogg said:
No..Mac address is hardcoded to your device.
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But i was able to spoof the mac address before with the exact same model of device. Cant see what has changed.

Use ifconfig and macchanger commands, setup a script to run then when your company's bssid is in range, then reboot or use another script to change it back.
This is assuming those commands work. I'm not sure. That is just how I do it in backtrack on a pic.

pheonix991 said:
Use ifconfig and macchanger commands, setup a script to run then when your company's bssid is in range, then reboot or use another script to change it back.
This is assuming those commands work. I'm not sure. That is just how I do it in backtrack on a pic.
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I don't suppose you're up to crafting such a script?

I am not, sorry mate, no personal need.