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I've been told that rooted 2.2 roms can use the stock sprint wireless tether app can be used without being charged, and apparently those on cyanogenmod have confirmed it on theirs. Can we on damage control do the same?
The CM6 ROM is using the stock 2.2 tethering, not the Sprint Hotspot. It seems as though Sense/Sprint override the free 2.2 version with paid tethering. If you want to tether for free, choose CM6 ROM or wireless_tether_2_0_5_pre8.
I looked an could not find anything in other threads so I put this one in hear because I figured it is general. I just bought an wifi only iPad and I wanted to know if there was anyway i could tether the internet to it. I do not have a rooted slide and I am not looking to go in that direction. I was thinking my best bet is through Bluetooth but don't know. I thought about pdanet but I don't think it will work. Any sort of help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank You
Unless a new wifi tether app that does not require root has come into existance without my knowledge, no, you can not wifi tether with this phone at the moment. Until tmobile updates us to 2.2 or you root, you will not see wifi tether on your phone. And since tmobile make exclude (i am not implying they will) wifi tether in the 2.2 update, you might as well root. I personally cant figure out how anyone has lasted this long without root. Simply not enough space for apps.
Isnt buying an ipad an abomination to android owners? It is to me lol!
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IF you root can you still keep the stock rom?
ldominguez1986 said:
IF you root can you still keep the stock rom?
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Yeah, check out Chiefzreload rom. Same as stock. Or you can go with one of the other sense roms. There is a 2.2 with sense that has working Bluetooth and wifi
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Once rooted can it be unrooted? Does anyone know if 2.2 will have wifi tethering?
Yes, its possible to unroot. Take a look at the latest tmobile 2.2 phones and if they have wifi tether then you can probably assume we will. We will get wifi calling though
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Congratulations on your iPad purchase. I'm sure you'll love it too. I also have the wifi-only version and a mytouch slide.
If you do not want to root, you can wait for T-mobile's 2.2 (froyo) update and I would expect you will be able to pay T-mobile $15 per month to use your slide as a wifi hotspot.
If you are willing to root your slide, you can turn your slide into a hotspot now.
The first thing I did was root my slide. After I did that I did NOT put the Eng build on at the time--I left my slide stock but rooted. I couldn't get the Barnacle tethering app to work at that time but the Wireless Tether app worked just fine with the ipad.
Recently, I flashed the Eng ROM and then I flashed Cyanogen 6.5 RC1 ROM. Wireless Tether app didn't work, but I installed Barnacle and it is working just fine with my iPad.
So, I just want to tell you that if you root your phone, you will be able to use it as a wifi hotspot. If you don't want to root, just hold on and I expect that T-mobile will offer the feature soon.
Thanks for the post. You said that you could not get barnacle to work but you did get a wireless tethering app to work. Which app was that?
the wifi tether can be obtained from here:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
After you root your phone, email it to yourself and open. Otherwise, transfer to your SD card and open with a file manager program like ASTRO.
Barnacle is available through the market.
which one would i download. And if i root the phone will i still receive over the air updates?
If you plan to use CM6.1 RC1, wireless tether version 2.0.5pre14 works great.
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would I still be able to receive ota updates?
Not from T-Mobile. However, CyanogenMod is updated more frequently and there are nightly builds for those of us that want to have the latest and greatest. Although at the cost of stability at times. But that's what makes it fun.
That being said, when T-Mobile decides to update, shortly after someone will make a rooted version.
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I'll just add to what you said. If you root BUT stay on the stock rom (don't flash the ENG build or anything) you will receive the ota updates. I'm not 100% but I think CR_MOD will get them also since it has the APN and a few other settings required to be pushed updates.
On CM6.1 RC1, wireless tether version 2.0.5pre3-test3 did not work for me (it worked on rooted stock). I later tried Barnacle and it worked fine so I did not try other versions.
It is good to know that if I had tried 2.0.5pre14, it would have worked great.
I am new to rooting/modding etc. and appreciate the help on XDA.
Anyhow, if one roots the slide, they should be able to use a hotspot app to tether with the ipad over wifi.
What is the best way to root and keep the stock without having to flash anything. And what app would i use to tether wifi? does barnacle work well?
The stickies on the Development section can help you.
The current method to root the slide is here (sticky in Development section):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754020
The old way that I used in July before the T-mobile update:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=702973
It is my understanding that the old method won't work if your phone has the latest T-mobile update on it.
If you root the slide but do not flash the Eng ROM, your phone will be rooted and it will keep the stock ROM.
You can try Barnacle from Market or get the wireless tether program. Between the two programs, one will work for you once your phone is rooted. I know it is a little intimidating to root the phone, but I am very glad that I did it. I am also glad that I put the cyanogen ROM on my phone too.
Thanks for everyones help on the subject. I found the best way for me to tether for my ipad and i don't have to go through the process of rooting. It's called universalandroot and it works on the mytouch slide. It roots the phone temporally and i am able to keep the stock rom like i wanted.
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Thanks for everyones help on the subject. I found the best way for me to tether for my ipad and i don't have to go through the process of rooting. It's called universalandroot and it works on the mytouch slide. It roots the phone temporally and i am able to keep the stock rom like i wanted.
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Hi - I'm interested in tethering too with the mytouch slide. Please tell me which version of univeralandroot you used, and which tethering app did you use.
TIA
this is the video I used before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGFJvPxMThI
Besides Myns Rls5 who else uses the Sprint Hotspot
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I don't use Myn's...CM7 user...but I think just about everyone sues the hotspot.
Most custom roms nowadays has the hacked hotspot. I'm on MikFroyo with a hacked hotspot. I know Nuggysunlimited's is also hacked. Those are the ones that I have personally used and tested at one point or another.
Sent from MikFroyo w/Cyan Dragon. A work of art
Does a hacked one mean an ability to use your hotspot without being raped by Sprint ?
If you weren't getting raped by Sprint, then it wouldn't be hacked.
But yes, you can use it for free, without getting charged on a hacked hotspot.
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Does a hacked one mean an ability to use your hotspot without being raped by Sprint ?
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Yep! All you have to do is open Sprint hotspot and click ok. Then it gives you options to turn it on, change the name of your router (phone), and choose your security type and change the password.
That's it, your all set to go surfing!!!
My doors are open if anyone needs to PM me for assistance with anything pertaining to your Evo. I love mine and have learned so much and love to help others, so feel free to hit me up.
Also Wireless Tether App in Market
I'm not entirely sure what the differences are, but there is also the "Wireless Tether for Root users" in the market. I've been using this for a bit and it works great.
I'm on MikFroyo 4.5 and use the Sprint Hotspot. For some reason the Wireless Tether from the market didn't wan't to work for me. They're both basically do the same thing though.
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I'm on MikFroyo 4.5 and use the Sprint Hotspot. For some reason the Wireless Tether from the market didn't wan't to work for me. They're both basically do the same thing though.
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I haven't been able to use wireless tether in a while, unfortunately. But yea, they are the same...I keep getting "started up with errors." I tried the newer one, and the older version of it.
One thing to check with wireless tether is make sure you allow your connected device in the security settings.
Evo with Destroyer rom
Hi, been searching the forum to see if the sprint hot spot is hacked on the new destroyer rom "gingerbread". I had mikfroyo where I used the sprint hotspot a couple of times and it seemed alot quicker the android wifi tether, so I was wondering if it worked with the destroyer rom cecause I really like destroyer. has anyone heard anything on this? any help is appreciated.
Thanks
milk10man said:
Hi, been searching the forum to see if the sprint hot spot is hacked on the new destroyer rom "gingerbread". I had mikfroyo where I used the sprint hotspot a couple of times and it seemed alot quicker the android wifi tether, so I was wondering if it worked with the destroyer rom cecause I really like destroyer. has anyone heard anything on this? any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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Destroyer is AOSP, so it doesn't have Sprint Hotspot. However, it is CM7 based so I assume it has the native hotspot that's included in CM7.
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kd0axs said:
Destroyer is AOSP, so it doesn't have Sprint Hotspot. However, it is CM7 based so I assume it has the native hotspot that's included in CM7.
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You sir are correct.
hello,
I've just installed the skype(latest ver) on my Defy and I'm absolutely imposible to make any calls (incoming/outgoing). It is actually making calls but all I hear is clicking noise and a very stuttering voice - absolutely rubish. Suppose I'm using 3G data ( it says "H" on the task bar wich sometimes changes to "3G" don't know what's the difference)
Phone is Tmob-UK, prety much untoched, unruted.
Can any one make a calls on Defy?
If so, what am I doing wrong? is there any settings I'm missing?
Thanks for the help?
P.S. same thing happens on my old phone (nokia 5800) using the very same SIM card.
T-mobile uk will throttle voip applications over 3g (inc skype) unless you upgrade to broadband max (or something like that). Should work fine over wifi though.
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pilgrimaje said:
T-mobile uk will throttle voip applications over 3g (inc skype) unless you upgrade to broadband max (or something like that). Should work fine over wifi though.
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Oh, that's "briliant" !
Is there any way to trick them, like using proxy, or encrypted connection?
pilgrimaje said:
T-mobile uk will throttle voip applications over 3g (inc skype) unless you upgrade to broadband max (or something like that). Should work fine over wifi though.
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Is these the reason why my 3.4.2-117 UK SBF always disconnect itself on wifi whenever I run skype and automatically turn my screen off.
T-Mobile gave me web and walk plus and I havent noticed that on Skype. To be honest for bandwidth find some free wifi.
good for you friends you run skype on defy, on my untouched defy skype from market wont sign in, i updatet firmware from 2.34 to 2.51 via official motorola update and nothing changed , i rooted the phone , i now installed clockwork mod , have more system recovery and superuser something... now i am looking for a way how to install a rom of leaked froyo 2.2.1 and i will appreceate if you somehow help me , give me link to a discussion how can i install a rom on the rooted moto and links for downloading 2.2.1 rom, thank you.
Jygar said:
T-Mobile gave me web and walk plus and I havent noticed that on Skype. To be honest for bandwidth find some free wifi.
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I'm using web&walk on t-mobile uk as well, and I can't hear a thing.
So is there any throtling on 3G for skype or not?
I have friends on t-mob uk and they can use skype just fine. (confused)
anyone have a tutorial on how tether for devices?
I would like to tether my kindle fire when im not near a wifi hotspot.
I couldnt find tethering manager on my phone so i couldnt freeze it, but i did download barnacle tethering app. So some help would be greatly appreciated. this is all new to me....im running cm7
in not sure but you might have to have the pro version of titanium backup. You go to backup/restore it will list all the apps for you alphabetically and it should be there. Just freeze it and you should be good to go.
ive had the pro version for like ever and its not there, do they delete it on cm7??
Tethering manager is only on stock/stock based roms. If you want to tether to to settings>wireless>tethering and just turn it on
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ty thats why i couldnt find it
I found this thread using the search feauture.. KUDOS to me..
But anyways I was wondering if I was gonna get charged the $15/month if I used the feature? Im running Jauggernaunt and Tethering Manager isnt there either but it does amazingly. Hopefully not !