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Best Buy updated my phone, can i root?

ok, so while best buy was activating my phone (which took a litle shy of 3 hours) , they updated the firmware or the software (whatever it is that was updating at the time). when i had a touch pro 2 i rellied heavily on xda-wifi program to provide internet to my laptop. am i screwed now that best buy updated my phone? how can i get my phone to provide wifi to my laptop? i am in the dark, and even tho i love the evo's speed it still does not compare to a laptop and what it can do. Please help. i feel like if i am in the dark ages without wifi hotspot.

Like the hero when it first came out, wifi tethering in it's classic form doesn't work yet. HOWEVER: Go enable your sprint hotspot app...I believe I heard that haven't locked it down yet so even though you're not paying for the service, it should work in a pinch.

I seen i lot of this going on at best buy while i was waiting in line. They didnt get to mine though.

hmm ill try it, im guessing using the sprint hotspot "free" until they fix it will be uncapped huh?
but now that they updated me, am i going to be able to root? i saw a few post that people were able to get wifitethering after root but it was kinda of tricky.
i, for one dont mind the sprint tv, navigation and other sprint stuff. i actually enjoy using them (i mean im paying for em right?). but i would like a program like xda-wifi (the one i had on my tp2) where all i had to do was run the cab and it installed the program.
is there anything out there now where i can use the wifitethering abilities of the phone while keeping my rom "LIKE" stock with all programs that came out the box?

mrjeancw said:
hmm ill try it, im guessing using the sprint hotspot "free" until they fix it will be uncapped huh?
but now that they updated me, am i going to be able to root? i saw a few post that people were able to get wifitethering after root but it was kinda of tricky.
i, for one dont mind the sprint tv, navigation and other sprint stuff. i actually enjoy using them (i mean im paying for em right?). but i would like a program like xda-wifi (the one i had on my tp2) where all i had to do was run the cab and it installed the program.
is there anything out there now where i can use the wifitethering abilities of the phone while keeping my rom "LIKE" stock with all programs that came out the box?
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when i go to sprint hotspot and check the sprint mobile hotspot it gives me "error code 67. Registration failure. your pcs vision username and/or password may be incorrect. please try again"

The (temporary) free hotspot only works on 4G.

ah, that would make sense...seeing as how im in boston and 4g not getting here till 4th quarter 2010...this is insane...what do i do now in order to provide my laptop with internet from my phone? if someone could help me with the root or something. but my phone is updated, can i even do it now?

mrjeancw said:
when i go to sprint hotspot and check the sprint mobile hotspot it gives me "error code 67. Registration failure. your pcs vision username and/or password may be incorrect. please try again"
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I don't live in a 4G area. Last night I was able to tether my HERO, my iTouch (I know), my wife's PRE, and my laptop. But today, I get the "error code 67". Darn it!

You can root ur phone after the OTA if you go to http://unrevoked.com/m from your phone browser and download the .apk, then run it... seemed to work pretty good for me at least it appears I'm rooted now (I couldn't get wifi tether to work tho)
On a side note...anyone else use this method or know if this is safe and/or from a trusted source? I usually stick to XDA for mod stuff, I just happened to run across this, this morning someone on Twitter posted it
EDIT: I see the other thread, nvm

steb0ne said:
You can root ur phone after the OTA if you go to http://unrevoked.com/m from your phone browser and download the .apk, then run it... seemed to work pretty good for me at least it appears I'm rooted now (I couldn't get wifi tether to work tho)
On a side note...anyone else use this method or know if this is safe and/or from a trusted source? I usually stick to XDA for mod stuff, I just happened to run across this, this morning someone on Twitter posted it
EDIT: I see the other thread, nvm
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the only reason i would root is to get access to get access to wifi tether, otherwise i have no reason to root (im not into removing apps and stuff).
what other threat did you see that had to do with my issue?

the updates started the moment she activated my phone. saw the word 'firmware' and yelled "NO!", reached over her shoulder and hit cancel.

Hope so because my friend was testing my phone and when he gave it back it was doing the update. He told me there was an update available, but he made it seem like it was an update in the market place! Now qik force closes overtime I open it.
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Wifi Hotspot Hack 4 No Root And Infrastructure Tether 4 Root Updated 7/17 Incredible2

WiFi Hotspot Hack
Steps:
1) Dial ##778#, SEND.
2) EPST dialog comes up. Select 'Edit Mode'. Enter SPC (000000), hit OK.
3) Scroll to down to 'Security', select it. Change 'S.IP DUN User name just take out dun. Of the email address.
4) Hit back arrow to go back and go/select 'M.IP Default Profile' just take out dun. Of the email address.
5) Hit menu button, and 'Commit Modifications', phone will save changes and reboot.
If Your Rooted And No Longer Needing Hack.
(Cygenmod Doesnt Work With This Your Must Do This Before)
Steps:
1) Dial ##778#, SEND.
2) EPST dialog comes up. Select 'Edit Mode'. Enter SPC (000000), hit OK.
3) Scroll to down to 'Security', select it. Change 'S.IP DUN put dun. back in front of vzw.
4) Hit back arrow to go back and go/select 'M.IP Default Profile' change only the DUN NAI back to .
5) Hit menu button, and 'Commit Modifications', phone will save changes and reboot.
If rooted use WiFi Tether http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...tail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta2.apk&can=2&q= supports infrastructure and faster then hotspot plus way more stable in my opinion.
Instructions For Flawless WiFi Tether
WiFi Tether Very Stable And Way Faster Use These Settings.
1st. Download Wifi Tether
2. Go into setting check HTC device
3. Check MSS Clamping
4. Hide SSID you will get slowed down if people try to connect to you. Write SSID Down.
5. Access Control Disabled
6. Restart phone then pull up Wifi Tether and its good to go.
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it's ##778#, dont forget the extra # at the end.

Can someone report back if this gets them caught by Verizon?
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knipp21 said:
Can someone report back if this gets them caught by Verizon?
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Since it's their app, I would assume it's within the realm of possibility. This is the sole reason I don't use it.

how does verizon charge you ? through how much data it uses ?

explanation
You will not get caught I have used this hack since the phone came out this changes the log in details to bypass Verizon login you will not be charged for nothing you have a unlimited data package for all Droid devices this hack tricks the phone to make it look like its coming through the phone data plan not hotspot app.

This is rather exciting to me. The only reason besides bloat removal I wanted root is to support tethering for free.
Thank you!

REDSCARFACE1 said:
You will not get caught I have used this hack since the phone came out this changes the log in details to bypass Verizon login you will not be charged for nothing you have a unlimited data package for all Droid devices this hack tricks the phone to make it look like its coming through the phone data plan not hotspot app.
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The assumption of "will not get caught" based on "have not gotten caught" is pretty flawed. It's very possible that you have, in fact, been caught, and Verizon is investigating how to handle the masses of people abusing this service.
If you want to take the chance, so be it. I choose not to

nimdae said:
The assumption of "will not get caught" based on "have not gotten caught" is pretty flawed. It's very possible that you have, in fact, been caught, and Verizon is investigating how to handle the masses of people abusing this service.
If you want to take the chance, so be it. I choose not to
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Agreed, but ill still set it up for emergency situations
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The assumption of not bein caught is true why do you think you change security to it bypassed Verizon log in Verizon cannot tell it shows as your using dara from internet part of phone .I have been rooting and hacking different phones for over 5 yrs. I'm positive I know what I'm doin I have hacked Sprint WiFi to check out sdx forum I have a lot of credibility all my names are REDSCARFACE .

REDSCARFACE1 said:
The assumption of not bein caught is true why do you think you change security to it bypassed Verizon log in Verizon cannot tell it shows as your using dara from internet part of phone .I have been rooting and hacking different phones for over 5 yrs. I'm positive I know what I'm doin I have hacked Sprint WiFi to check out sdx forum I have a lot of credibility all my names are REDSCARFACE .
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You are removing the "sip." from part of the identification. You are exploiting a security flaw in Verizon's authentication (a very stupid one, in fact). You are still publishing information from your phone to authenticate to use the feature that will identify you. Additionally, as I said, this is Verizon's app... it, too, can publish information about your device and what you do with it. Verizon loves analytics, you don't think they're taking info about your usage?

Let's not fight guys. I love healthy debates but the Eris forum was always held to a higher standard...let's not be like other forums and flame all the time...both of you have great arguments and I'm sure of Verizon does see this..they might not even care cause so few ppl do it.
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Of coarse they check your usage but they cannot pin point were its coming from the hotspot app shows up as your using data from the phone not from hot spot if.it showed hotspot you would he charged and I havent seen it on my bill. Also I know in fact it will never show but I guess everyone's entitled to there opinion so I'm done talking about it.

knipp21 said:
Let's not fight guys. I love healthy debates but the Eris forum was always held to a higher standard...let's not be like other forums and flame all the time...both of you have great arguments and I'm sure of Verizon does see this..they might not even care cause so few ppl do it.
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Having a bit of insight into Verizon's inner workings, I would rather not take the risk. I will wait for unlock, perm root, cyanogenmod, and the wifi tether app that Verizon doesn't have control over and can't track.

nimdae said:
Having a bit of insight into Verizon's inner workings, I would rather not take the risk. I will wait for unlock, perm root, cyanogenmod, and the wifi tether app that Verizon doesn't have control over and can't track.
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I did actually read something about the WiFi tether app getting stopped..ill hunt for the link
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Verizon blocks it in the market (verified), but can't stop it from being installed and used. I had it installed on my I2 but I haven't been able to get it working with the temp root (of course a lot of things break with the temp root).

nimdae said:
Verizon blocks it in the market (verified), but can't stop it from being installed and used. I had it installed on my I2 but I haven't been able to get it working with the temp root (of course a lot of things break with the temp root).
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Yea I like the app..but to my knowledge it can't do infrastructure mode.
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WiFi tether in the same category as wireless tether does support infrastructure WiFi tether does.infrastructure all you have to do is get root Bs kernel that support .and configure the.app device profile settings to epic and it will pull up hotspot and use that. Mode as infrastructure that's why this hack is better you don't have to root is you already get free hotspot with this hack. Same thing as using any tether just a bit faster

i have been using this hack since my lg dare days wired tether. Been using at least 5 years.

Quick question maybe a dumb one, I performed these steps listed in OP. Are you using the verizon hotspot app from that point? Do you just ignore the message from verizon and continue to use the app? When I got to that point I just stopped as I don't want additional charges. (Vzw is expensive enough) just curious I may not even use this as perm root will b available soon enough we hope and at that point ill be looking for the wifi teather app that is now no longer availavailablefrom the market. Just wondering for the sake of not being able to locate it via 4shared yet.

[Q] How do you get free wifi tether On Dinc2

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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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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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

noirelion said:
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
likeastorm said:
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

[Q] VZW Nexus and Tethering?

How do you guys suppose they are going to stop it and force you to use their 30$ "service"?
I only ask cause I was experiencing 4g probs on my "rented" RAZR which I have rooted.
I only rooted it so I could use tethering(sql hack) while we were working on my office's network outage.
When I experienced service "cycling" i called. I could not keep a data connection. I had cell service and could receive calls and texts, but data would just cycle thru 1, 3, 4g, then none. When I called the rep did some digging and quickly kicked me to a "Tier2" rep.
So I tell him my problem. he responds "well, could be your SIM(which is free to replace) or to try a Factory defaults reset." He then proceeds to tell me about free apps for backing up. Something that does not require root. I assume something like titanium backup which is a main reason for many to root their phones and big VZW knows this. This is #1. He then proceeds to tell me about amazons app store, which "offers 1 free app a day". Big gripe from companies is that we rooters are "stealing" paid apps(I have stolen 1 payed app, then proceeded to buy it when the black market went under). That is #2. Without me telling him too much about myself, he goes "so, you seem pretty tech savy with the droid". This is #3.
so with 1, 2, and 3 in mind. Have you seen things like this on other 4g devices. I know they can see it(root). I know they have a way to jack your phone if you are "stealing" the entitlements check, but are they using it? The GSM version has builtin wifi tethering. Do you think that these "BUGS" they found which gave us 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 would have something to do with them trying to make sure we can't "steal" our bandwidth we pay for?
Food for thought. Thoughts? questions? concerns?

Hopefully there isn't any restrictions because I occasionally tether my transformer for easier viewing.
-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus

It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.

martonikaj said:
It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.
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Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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solid009 said:
Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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Yes you should be able to with root. Just like any other vzw phone.
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I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times

voxigenboy said:
I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times
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I have PDAnet installed on my Droid RAZR, and it works just fine. No redirecting of websites to VZW page to sign up for a tether plan. When I had my DX rooted with GB, I used Wireless Tether and I was directed to VZW's page for tethering plans. RAZR is not rooted either.

I heard about a program called EasyTether that supposedly will allow you to tether without having to root your phone? Has anyone tried it/think it will work?

Tethering works fine after root - no app required (edit: Its now checking subscriptions, but PDANet still works).
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.

I've been searching relentlessly for a way to get Wireless Tether for Root Users to work on my brand new VZW Galaxy Nexus.
No dice. The Dev has been notified.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1257
If you install the latest BETA version and select the Samsung Galaxy S2 under device profiles, it ALMOST works, throughs in error in the log: "Activating WiFi interface.... FAILED"
Totally crushed about this. Not sure if it's happening due to a VZW side safeguard or if it's simply a progrmaming issue the dev can fix :\

keatre said:
Tethering works fine after root - no app required.
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.
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Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????

cam30era said:
Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????
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Ya the stock tethering options still check subscription status.
PDANet does work, though, so that's what I'm using until a working wireless tether surfaces.

I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.

OSully said:
I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.
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I am rooted and can not use the built in hotspot, nor USB tethering.
ROM developers are working on a solution now.

Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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evltwn72 said:
Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.

I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.

hotleadsingerguy said:
I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.
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Where did you see someone say that on this thread?

OSully said:
I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.
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I spent a while earlier today looking around in sqlite for something to edit to enable tethering but no dice. I did see some interesting stuff pertaining to throttling though, i.e. reset date and stuff like that

Has anyone tried to use Barnacle? Worked on the Chrage.

[Q] Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot charges?

Hi guys...i just noticed that there is a native option for wifi tethering on the gnex. If i use this is verizon going to charge me ridiculous amounts? I know that the wifi tether app doesn't but will this?
Thanks!! (i know i'm sorta late on figuring this one out )

All carriers are going to charge you if you tether. The key is to do it only when absolutely necessary so you don't draw attention.
I should add I have no idea what app you're talking about, but if you're using a stock ROM, they're going to know immediately that you're tethering.

Psychemage said:
All carriers are going to charge you if you tether. The key is to do it only when absolutely necessary so you don't draw attention.
I should add I have no idea what app you're talking about, but if you're using a stock ROM, they're going to know immediately that you're tethering.
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its not stock...its cm9..its not an app. its just in the settings. (most carriers remove this...thats why i'm wondering since this is a google phone it would not be removed)

ezcats said:
its not stock...its cm9..its not an app. its just in the settings. (most carriers remove this...thats why i'm wondering since this is a google phone it would not be removed)
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No custom roms usually disable the feature (Verizon Provisioning Removed) where the information gets relayed back to the carrier and it looks like you're just using data on your phone like any other app. But don't go using 50gb+ a month... might seem a little suspicious.

anton2009 said:
No custom roms usually disable the feature (Verizon Provisioning Removed) where the information gets relayed back to the carrier and it looks like you're just using data on your phone like any other app. But don't go using 50gb+ a month... might seem a little suspicious.
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50GB?!!?!? how the heck do you do that...coolio...thats what i wanted to hear.
I usually only tether when i'm on vacation and rarely at that...i just dont want a $50 charge on the bill

If you want to be smart, play it safe and use the WiFi Tether app you spoke of. You wont get caught using WiFi Tether.

ezcats said:
50GB?!!?!? how the heck do you do that...coolio...thats what i wanted to hear.
I usually only tether when i'm on vacation and rarely at that...i just dont want a $50 charge on the bill
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Haha. Some people just get power-hungry and start downloading movies and music from PirateBay or use it as their one and only internet connection, and they pass 50gb in no time.

If you are not using a stock ROM Verizon will not know if you use native tethering. I have been using it for a while and it has been fine.
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