Based on VZW's policies, can we expect tethering be enabled out of the box? If not, I am sure it will be hacked in minutes but is VZW detecting it and charging for it?
So far, AT&T doesn't seem to know/care about my occasional WiFi tethering on my Captivate.
ianwood said:
Based on VZW's policies, can we expect tethering be enabled out of the box? If not, I am sure it will be hacked in minutes but is VZW detecting it and charging for it?
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You just play dumb when they call and ask that you're using tethering for free "i sorry, i no speak english".
ianwood said:
Based on VZW's policies, can we expect tethering be enabled out of the box? If not, I am sure it will be hacked in minutes but is VZW detecting it and charging for it?
So far, AT&T doesn't seem to know/care about my occasional WiFi tethering on my Captivate.
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Verizon can only see how much data you are using not if you are tethered. They have publicly said that they are starting to throttle the highest 5% of users which I believe they have said are those who use over 5 GB per month, or was it 2 GB can't remember off hand what they said it actually was.
You should be able to use Easy Tether, forget the name of the other tethering app available, right off the bat without rooting. Of course I'm not sure if these apps are ICS compatible or if that even matters. None of Verizons crap will be on the phone so their hotspot app will be missing but thats a pay for data plan anyways.
you should be able to use the stock tethering built into android right out of the box, because well if its locked cause of the carrier it wouldnt be a true stock android experience
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you should be able to use the stock tethering built into android right out of the box, because well if its locked cause of the carrier it wouldnt be a true stock android experience
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+ 1 you are right, that's exactly the reason one want's stock.
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+ 1 you are right, that's exactly the reason one want's stock.
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yup, even when tmo was charging for tethering i always used the stock app built into 2.2 and 2.3 and never had any problems
True stock android has tethering out of the box, but VZW may get to put their tethering app on the phone. They were able to get their app put onto the iPhone 4 and 4S after all.
Yea but were not talking about apple. I dont think google will go for that crap. I mean if use my dx to tether to my transformer i using the same amount of data i would be using on my phone. It should be illegal to charge twice for data and a native capability of the device.
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Yea but were not talking about apple. I dont think google will go for that crap. I mean if use my dx to tether to my transformer i using the same amount of data i would be using on my phone. It should be illegal to charge twice for data and a native capability of the device.
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I know we're not talking about Apple but they have the same history of not allowing carriers to put any of their applications on their phones as well so if Verizon manages to still get their hotspot put on Apple's phone there is a chance it could appear on the Nexus. Not that it'll stop any of us from working around it.
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The Sprint Nexus s 4g had there sprint app for tethering
But it was unlocked at least on 3g...
There have been a couple phones in the past that came with free tethering. The Palm Pixi was one and some Android device came with it. Now granted they were crap phones and probably would have never otherwise but perhaps Verizon will offer this with the Nexus?
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i used to love bluetooth tethering with my old winmo phones.
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ugh. you ammericans dont know your internet and phone rights i see?
thetering will be there. standard on your GN.
and if you see aVZW app on it.Ask google about it,if VZW did make a special deal.
also ask if the GN is a Block C device!
cuz for both reasons. VZW may not! put bloat on it and charge you for thetering.
and if the asumptions are right. the GN will be a Block C device.(if not made a special deal. but again.if its a Block C device. it may not even put bloat nor extra charges )
just like the thunderbolt. that shows that VZW broke the law.
there was a news item about it on XDA(block C)
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ugh. you ammericans dont know your internet and phone rights i see?
thetering will be there. standard on your GN.
and if you see aVZW app on it.Ask google about it,if VZW did make a special deal.
also ask if the GN is a Block C device!
cuz for both reasons. VZW may not! put bloat on it and charge you for thetering.
and if the asumptions are right. the GN will be a Block C device.(if not made a special deal. but again.if its a Block C device. it may not even put bloat nor extra charges )
just like the thunderbolt. that shows that VZW broke the law.
there was a news item about it on XDA(block C)
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Yep. Verizon users need to check if the lte version you get is block c. If so, you should be able to tether, and possibly use all the data you want. Verizon bought the block where restrictions arent allowed and are trying to renege on it. Get the fcc involved to get verizon to comply.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.
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Yep. Verizon users need to check if the lte version you get is block c.
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Verizon LTE is block C (band 13). AFAIK, they don't operate LTE in any other bands.
From the little ive read about it, it seem like it was implied verizon has other bands available. It seems credible as only phone to
Use block c so far is the thunderbolt. I think they have data devices also under block c. I dont know what their other phones use. Did not dig that deep cuz i dont use verizon and really dislike the company.
I voided my warranty and your nexus.
ghost010 said:
ugh. you ammericans dont know your internet and phone rights i see?
thetering will be there. standard on your GN.
and if you see aVZW app on it.Ask google about it,if VZW did make a special deal.
also ask if the GN is a Block C device!
cuz for both reasons. VZW may not! put bloat on it and charge you for thetering.
and if the asumptions are right. the GN will be a Block C device.(if not made a special deal. but again.if its a Block C device. it may not even put bloat nor extra charges )
just like the thunderbolt. that shows that VZW broke the law.
there was a news item about it on XDA(block C)
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I thought the open access rules apply to all of the 700MHz spectrum, not just block C?
Chirality said:
I thought the open access rules apply to all of the 700MHz spectrum, not just block C?
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Just the C block has the open access provisions. And a quick correction from before, Verizon does have more than just the C block for LTE. They also picked up parts of lower A and B blocks but they aren't nationwide and will probably be used to provide extra capacity in certain metropolitan areas. So all their LTE devices should have at least the C block.
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I'm new to CDMA/EVDO carriers, so I'd appreciate if you could answer some questions with regarding to the technology, Verizon and Droid Incredible itself.
A little bit of a background here. I'm using Nexus One on T-Mobile. Coverage in Chicago has been o.k., but Nexus One itself has reception problem which Google seems to have stopped working on it. I'm planning to get a Mifi from Verizon soon as I need internet connection when I start to travel more.
But I have other idea, getting Droid Incredible, and drop T-Mobile. Tether it with my laptop while I'm on the go.
1:Would it be possible to use data & voice at the same time?
2:I'm planning to get PdaNet or some other app to tether it with my laptop. Should I worry about extra charge from Verizon?
3:What's the difference between corporate (44.99) and smartphone (29.99) data plan? I just need to reach IMAPS,HTTP,HTTPS, and PPTP(GRE) servers. Does Verizon block these on $29.99 plan? (Verizon sales are clueless. They just said $44.99 for business "like big business", and $29.99 is for personal use.
4:Rooting this phone. I assume that it's just the matter of time before it's released. But will there be any problem with Verizon?
5:Given Verizon history about being anal about controlling their phones. Did they block features on previous android handsets in the past? (i.e. no file xfer via BT, pics can only be sent via MMS, etc. etc.)
TIA for your answers. Given Verizon reputation of nickel & dime customers, I'm a little hesitated to switch to Verizon. But for now, it seems to make economical sense to do so, so I just wanted to make sure I understand what I'm signing up for.
1. should be able to afaik
2. you shouldnt need another app for that, youll pay extra through verizon to do it, or root the phone and you can do it without any extra charges
3. id go with the consumer pricing unless you find it isnt working for you, no sense on paying extra if it isnt needed
4. shouldnt be any problem with verizon and a rooted phone, ppl have been rooting droids and eris' since theyve been out
5. i doubt it, verizon cant control what happens to a rooted phone
some of your options may not be available until your phone is rooted, but it would definitely be worth the wait on such a sweet phone
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1. should be able to afaik
2. you shouldnt need another app for that, youll pay extra through verizon to do it, or root the phone and you can do it without any extra charges
3. id go with the consumer pricing unless you find it isnt working for you, no sense on paying extra if it isnt needed
4. shouldnt be any problem with verizon and a rooted phone, ppl have been rooting droids and eris' since theyve been out
5. i doubt it, verizon cant control what happens to a rooted phone
some of your options may not be available until your phone is rooted, but it would definitely be worth the wait on such a sweet phone
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Actually you can't use voice and data at the same time on VZW, but how often do you really need to?
1. No
2. PDANet will work fine - or once rooted you might not even need that. It's against Verizon's TOS to tether, but as long as you don't abuse it they won't know.
3. Get the cheaper plan - the more expensive plan is just a way for them to milk corp customers. You can use Exchange/etc with the cheaper plan.
4. You should be able to root it no problem once the devs get on it.
5. I don't think so - that's in Verizon's past for Smartphones. Heck I had a Motorola Q years ago on Verizon and I could do whatever I pleased...even tethering with PDANet...
about high prices
Thats why im staying with my nexous one
my wife is with verizon and we got her phone today and its really nice i cant tell at all a difference between the nexous one and the droid but
there basically the same phones
the nexous one is faster but then again it rooted
but i only pay $80 month for unlimited and she is paying $129 for unlimited
i dont care what i paid for my nexous im off contract and dont have to pay 129 dollars a month
I'll hijack the thread for a little question I have and I don't want to open another thread for it.
Are you able to use the widgets that were introduced with the stock 2.1? For example that News & Weather widget or are they fully replaced / not integrated by HTC in the Sense UI?
If not, are you able to add them with apps or alternative OS versions through rooting?
Thanks for the answers guys.
@Zabil : Quite often (when I travel). This is quite an important issue if I am getting this phone as "phone + data card" combo to save $$$
@sn95chico : I've had some problem with incoming call being diverted to voice mail due to background data (GSM, not WCDMA) recently. Just in case you experience this problem, check this thread out : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6301190
I read somewhere that for CDMA/1x/EVDO, your phone will still ring when data transfer is in progress, it will only be interrupted once you hit the answer button. This is first and only technological edge that CDMA has over GSM network, IMO. I've always been a fan of GSM/WCDMA network. --- (WCDMA network supports concurrent voice/data. Too bad that there's no 100% WCDMA network in US)
Since concurrent data + voice is impossible, it doesn't make much sense for me to switch to this phone yet. I might just get Verizon or Sprint mifi and be done with it.
Seems to be mixed reviews that some can and some cannot. So what's the deal?
no....the end
Mine will let me but my web browser takes me to a page asking me to sign up for the Tethering service at $14.95/month.
Suppose the answer to the question is technically *yes*
I paid the upgrade for tethering, though I think it is a bit of bait and switch (their literature certainly wasn't clear, and my plan allowed it on my Vibrant with no complaint). But it is too important a function for me not to have. If I were a new customer, I would opt for it as well (unless some other carrier didn't charge extra). Frankly, I don't see why they can't just charge by the gigabyte (why should they care if you are streaming videos to your cell phone or to your PC?), but it seems this is the current convention.
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I paid the upgrade for tethering, though I think it is a bit of bait and switch (their literature certainly wasn't clear, and my plan allowed it on my Vibrant with no complaint). But it is too important a function for me not to have. If I were a new customer, I would opt for it as well (unless some other carrier didn't charge extra). Frankly, I don't see why they can't just charge by the gigabyte (why should they care if you are streaming videos to your cell phone or to your PC?), but it seems this is the current convention.
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If the carriers can charge you for something they will. It's as if 1GB on PC > 1GB on Phone. I assume that once we get root on these phones we'll be able to tether for free the same way I was able to on my Vibrant.
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If the carriers can charge you for something they will. It's as if 1GB on PC > 1GB on Phone. I assume that once we get root on these phones we'll be able to tether for free the same way I was able to on my Vibrant.
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That should be the case. It's hard to go from 2 years (roughly of course) of using all sorts of awesome roms on the HD2 to this locked up guy. Here's to the future though, cheers.
Yes, I can.
I can. No app needed. Built right in the stock rom
I see another difference from previous tethering on the Vibrant: from the T-Mobile support page:
"When your phone is serving as a Wi-Fi hotspot for otherdevices, you cannot access the Internet on the phone itself."
It seems that it isn't completely true: I can listen to Internet radio, use Firefox, at least some of the time. The Android Market seems to fail consistently, however (just hangs "loading...").
Does anyone understand why this change has been made, or what is it's purpose?
i still don't quite can figure out why some people are able to teather as is without root
yet, some other are unable to teather
it's something in the phone plan that you guys have?, or simply the SIM card? or maybe it's on the account side in Tmobile?
I put the new SIM in my nexus and tethered fine when I couldn't from this phone.
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Its in the wireless And Network settings under 'mobile hotspot'
Just tried to tether again this morning, it didn't work. It asks me to now add the plan.... Tethering was working.
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I suppose that in order to ask us to sign onto tethering, the data must be going through the phone already, so they must have some filter in place that detects that fact and blocks further data, pending your decision.
Theres definitely something with the sim card. Used the sim from my mt4g and tethering would start and the automatically turn off a few seconds later. Activated the new sim and now it stays on but directs me to the site to purchse the service. Bummer.
We need to root this thing quickly.
Wonder if that's one of the reasons why tmo wants us to use the sim included.
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...Tethering service at $14.95/month.
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Holy crap. I pay less than that for unlimited data. That's more than half of what a full data plan costs on T-Mobile. I take it not may people buy it. I'm guessing some of the custom ROMs will port over native tethering from the international SGS2. I wonder if T-Mobile flags tethering for people not on a legit tethering plan?
I tried to tether my Touchpad but got the T-Mobile page saying to add tethering. Gotta wait for root to get free tethering and utilize those fast data speeds!
i was doing some reserach on this and figured out how t-mobile does it. if you noticed when you turn on tethering a popup generates and after you enable it the 4g disappears for a bit, apparently in the software the phone disconnect your current apn, epc.tmobile.com and changes to another apn built into the phone software which checks for the 14.99 feature so yea sucks hopefully once root is established we can get around this. if you want to test this turn on wifi tether and then go to your apn and try to select the epc.tmobile apn bubble it will go on and then disconnect immediately
Has anyone tried any other APN's?
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Here in the USA, T-Mobile charges $9.95/m for tethering. I chatted with T-Mobile asking them how come I cannot tether (brought to their promo page) and I was told that T-Mobile will be enforcing the T&Cs regarding tethering... that is, it's not allowed unless you pay for it.
I told them that my Vibrant and G2x tethered just fine to what he responded that this will change in the near future. He said that with the introduction of the SGS2 they will start to clamp down on tethering without a tethering plan.
Mind you, this is one T-Mo CSR and I don't know if it will really be policy. However, it's pretty clear that this is the case at least for the SGS2.
Got my phone yesterday from Docomo in Japan. I was able to root it, but haven't been able to get wireless tethering to work. It doesn't seem like there is any tethering built-in, and none of the options available in the market appear to work with the galaxy nexus yet. Has anyone else been successful?
(aside from that, phone is awesome!)
Works for me...go to settings, wireless and networks, more, tethering and portable hotspot.
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Well... damn that sucks. It doesn't look like I have that option.
wallslide said:
Well... damn that sucks. It doesn't look like I have that option.
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Click Wi-Fi direct. Drag down your notification bar and click it (should say touch for settings next to wifi direct) after that wireless tethering should appear and you can turn off wifi direct.
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Click Wi-Fi direct. Drag down your notification bar and click it (should say touch for settings next to wifi direct) after that wireless tethering should appear and you can turn off wifi direct.
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Unfortunately no new options appeared
Congrats on the phone.
Tethering will be enabled with a future update along with SP Mode Mail and area mail.
A rep said no date confirmed but hopefully by the end of January.
Meanwhile, have you tried tethering via bluetooth? I haven't gotten around to trying it myself but it may be worth a shot.
Source: Docomo
So it seems Docomo are doing what they're not meant to do, interfering with a nexus. Still, I guess its no surprise as not all networks are likely to stick to what the Nexus is about.
Rik
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Unfortunately no new options appeared
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Sorry about that. It didn't show on my device until I checked Wi-Fi direct first and now its always there.
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wallslide said:
Got my phone yesterday from Docomo in Japan. I was able to root it, but haven't been able to get wireless tethering to work. It doesn't seem like there is any tethering built-in, and none of the options available in the market appear to work with the galaxy nexus yet. Has anyone else been successful?
(aside from that, phone is awesome!)
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I noticed my Docomo Nexus has the Baseband SC04D0MKKD and was afraid of rooting or changing roms etc.
How is your experience, everything fine?
What's your baseband?
Can't you just flash the official image that Google released? To give it the pure stock experience instead of the rom you have which has been modified by your carrier?
http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html
I'm not suggesting you definitely do this because for all I know it could break your phone, but it's an idea, maybe someone else could confirm if this would be ok to do or not.
Just got my GN from Docomo and i can confirm there's no wireless tether option in this rom yet. BTW, since Docomo GN devices have SC04D0MKKD baseband and ITL41D.SC04D0MKKD build number, i think we will get updates from Docomo and not from Google. Is it correct?
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I was actually about to buy the phone at a Docomo shop yesterday and noticed tethering is indeed missing; this thread just confirms it.
Does anyone know if the image Google posted on the Nexus support website can be flashed to the device without breaking it? If so, does it get rid of this and whatever other crap Docomo may have done to the phone (for shame, Google: aren't Nexus devices supposed to be free from this kind of shenanigans)?
If not, are the Nexus models on sale at Expansys Japan similarly gimped or are they standard international versions? I was willing to pay full price + carrier unlock fee to the Docomo shop just to avoid having to deal with shipping, but no tethering is a deal breaker to me.
Reported as coming...
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I was actually about to buy the phone at a Docomo shop yesterday and noticed tethering is indeed missing; this thread just confirms it.
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Docomo reports it as coming in a version upgrade, as well as spmode mail. When I bought the phone, I was told by the rep that it should come in the middle of Jan.
Sure it may be delayed, but is there a legitimate (non-emotional) reason to doubt that?
I would be more concerned about getting dumped into the 'non-docomo' smartphone category, like iPhone users, and pay the significantly higher data rates.
I'm also interested in rooting & changing the kernel stuff on a Docomo Nexus.
Does someone here know if the carrier stuff that's having to deal with data is in the baseband SW ?
I want to change to those leaner kernels, but I don't want to get surprise in my telephone bill...
I think there are some ppl on the forums already who have changed to different kernels, who use JP model
I just picked mine up yesterday and I'm already trying to figure out if rooting it will break it or not. I'd love to go with a generic ROM instead of the neutered version DoCoMo gives us. I went through this same crap with my Xperia and it's maddening. I don't care about tethering near as much as making a wifi hotspot. Has anybody rooted successfully then used anything like barnacle?
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I just picked mine up yesterday and I'm already trying to figure out if rooting it will break it or not. I'd love to go with a generic ROM instead of the neutered version DoCoMo gives us. I went through this same crap with my Xperia and it's maddening. I don't care about tethering near as much as making a wifi hotspot. Has anybody rooted successfully then used anything like barnacle?
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Just loaded the stock ITL41F image from google on my DoCoMo Galaxy Nexus. Afterwards, I flashed the DoCoMo baseband back onto it, and it works perfectly. Tethering options are now there! USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth - confirmed they all work.
I have my Docomo Nexus since Dec. 2nd and the missing tethering feature and also missing spmode is a no brainer for me. They told me that spmode will come in December and tethering in January. I will stay on the save side and wait for the updates, because I'm not sure that flashing the ROM will cause other problems and as LIQUIDARTS said, will likely cause also higher data rates bills. Docomo's Open APN (Mopera) costs around 8000Yen at time (previously over 10000Yen).
With the google build, I am still able to connect to the mpr2.bizho.net APN (which non-docomo phones are not able to use,) under the PakeHodai Plan with tethering. The other mopera.net APN is the open one for those foreign phones which must pay the higher 8000-10000Yen rates, I believe. Access to the mpr2 one is probably restricted by settings on the SIM, and/or IEMI filtering (guessing.) I'm not a big fan of DoCoMo and all the crap they add to their phones and lock down, but they have.... hands down... the fastest and most reliable phone service in Okinawa.
So kevink817, do you flash newb's phones for beer?
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With the google build, I am still able to connect to the mpr2.bizho.net APN (which non-docomo phones are not able to use,) under the PakeHodai Plan with tethering. The other mopera.net APN is the open one for those foreign phones which must pay the higher 8000-10000Yen rates, I believe. Access to the mpr2 one is probably restricted by settings on the SIM, and/or IEMI filtering (guessing.) I'm not a big fan of DoCoMo and all the crap they add to their phones and lock down, but they have.... hands down... the fastest and most reliable phone service in Okinawa.
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@kevink817
that's why I choose the Nexus instead of the Galaxay SII LTE. Except of spmode mail client/service there is nothing from Docomo on the phone!:
One can still use the mpr2.bizho.net APN with their non Docomo phone but you be dropped down to 128k transfer rate and an additional charge of 300Yen per month for it's use. I do this at the moment with my Samsung Omnia 7.
On my Docomo Nexus I have a normal flat rate data plan. Yes, they are using IEMI filtering! My hope is that they might be drop down the open APN rate to 5000Yen.
Hey can someone confirm whether the stock wifi hotspot feature works on the Verizon galaxy nexus without having to add a tethering plan?
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When I select to turn it on, it runs through a "checking for subscription" then pops up an Error window that I'm not authorized to run it and have to call Customer Service. It was the first thing I tried as soon as I walked out of the VZW store this morning.
Greg Tolan said:
Hey can someone confirm whether the stock wifi hotspot feature works on the Verizon galaxy nexus without having to add a tethering plan?
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I'd like to know this as well. Chances are though, you have to be rooted and the hotspot app will have to be hacked for it to be used without detection check by VZW. I am with Sprint OG Samsung Epic, and these were the necessary steps to get Sprint hotspot to work without having a plan. I am sure a dev will be able to get it done in time. In the meantime, suggest rooting and using either Barnacle tether or Wifi Tether, or if you want to stay stock: PDANet.
After root - wired tether will work.
After root - WiFi tether will NOT work. It has the 'blocktether' thing on there.
keatre said:
After root - wired tether will work.
After root - WiFi tether will NOT work. It has the 'blocktether' thing on there.
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Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
Framework patch. Give it a week. Or just pay for it.
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Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
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dohturdima said:
Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
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At this moment, you'll need an LTE rom or patch that disables the 'blocktether' methinks. I am running stock for the rest of the week, so I cannot test - apologies.
dohturdima said:
Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
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Just root your phone. There is no downside to that.
pharpe said:
Just root your phone. There is no downside to that.
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That's not the problem. Not being able to tether could potentially be a dealbreaker for some people (myself included).
Its blocked. You've got to root and remove the software they have for tracking tethering. Or wait for a CDMA custom ROM to come out that has unblocked tethering.
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Or just pay for it.
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LOL
If it's that big of a deal, pay for it then.
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At this moment, you'll need an LTE rom or patch that disables the 'blocktether' methinks. I am running stock for the rest of the week, so I cannot test - apologies.
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Yup. You'll just have to get a rom that has tethering open for all of our hearts' content!
Anyone tried this app ht tp://goo.gl/LZCZO or the paid version ? Can't believe VZW sucks so bad, makes sense now why the phone was delayed so long... Google arguing against VZW breaking and crippling their beautiful OS. But I just bought one this morning and being delivered tomorrow.
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Anyone tried this app ht tp://goo.gl/LZCZO or the paid version ? Can't believe VZW sucks so bad, makes sense now why the phone was delayed so long... Google arguing against VZW breaking and crippling their beautiful OS. But I just bought one this morning and being delivered tomorrow.
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Using a 3rd party app doesn't remove Verizon's tracking software. They'll still see you're doing it based on my experiences w/ VZW phones...
I'm assuming you guys have tried Google's Wireless Tether app. No dice?
triunetehk said:
Anyone tried this app ht tp://goo.gl/LZCZO or the paid version ? Can't believe VZW sucks so bad, makes sense now why the phone was delayed so long... Google arguing against VZW breaking and crippling their beautiful OS. But I just bought one this morning and being delivered tomorrow.
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Not letting people steal bandwidth is not crippling the OS. Don't get me wrong I think paying for tethering is beyond retarded but it is a paid service that they offer there is no reason for them to give it away for free.
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joshnichols189 said:
Not letting people steal bandwidth is not crippling the OS. Don't get me wrong I think paying for tethering is beyond retarded but it is a paid service that they offer there is no reason for them to give it away for free.
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People aren't "stealing" bandwidth. They're paying for it and using it. This isn't even an argument in a world of capped data plans. If you pay for 2GB or 4GB or 10GB+, you're buying that bandwidth from VZW. Its yours to use. And carriers are being beyond ridiculous, forcing consumers to pay for data twice.
And it is crippling (albeit thats a bit dramatic) the OS. ICS (and 2.2, 2.3) has wired/wireless tethering enabled. Removing that, is removing a feature that used to make the OS whole.
Just to clear the air -
Currently - no matter what App you use, you cannot WiFi tether.
Verizon is blocking ALL WiFi tether - you will need to remove the check.
Thanks for the update. What are the chances that this check can be removed? I know people with the Bionic were having problems tethering (still not sure if they can).
This is a deal breaker for me, so I'm hoping it isn't something too complicated for the devs to remove.
P.S. Let's not turn this into a morality thread. This is a place to discuss whether or not you can get WiFi tethering working without paying extra for it.
This is a huge problem, I need to tether by next Thursday.
Just curious if people think we can tether freely out of the box on the 5X. I'm on Verizon, grandfathered Unlimited Data and I know on the Moto X Pure 2015 you could just pop your sim card in and tether without editing anything in the build.prop or whatever file it was.
I know there is no Verizon software baked in to the rom obviously, but I've heard default android can include a subscription check or something similar in the tethering for this sort of thing.
I believe tethering restrictions are based on the carrier back-end and not the phone. On T-Mobile USA, I was able to tether with my N6 without any problems.
Verizon actively restricts tethering on their branded devices by locking the bootloader. As the nexus is not branded by or sold by verizon, you should be able to tether without issue.
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Just curious if people think we can tether freely out of the box on the 5X. I'm on Verizon, grandfathered Unlimited Data and I know on the Moto X Pure 2015 you could just pop your sim card in and tether without editing anything in the build.prop or whatever file it was.
I know there is no Verizon software baked in to the rom obviously, but I've heard default android can include a subscription check or something similar in the tethering for this sort of thing.
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Just got my 5x today and unfortunately no, tethering does not work (on Verizon - I also have the grandfathered unlimited plan). I'm still looking into a work around (you can use FoxFi, which doesn't require rooting), but I'd rather have it through the ROM. I am considering rooting. However, I'm not sure if we know the long-term consequences of the setting off the QFuse.
Anyone know of a way to tether (without rooting - until we know more about QFuse)?
I am able to set up wifi hotspots from mine on AT&T without issue. I don't have a device handy to test out USB tethering but I don't know why that would be any different.
ckotten03 said:
Just got my 5x today and unfortunately no, tethering does not work (on Verizon - I also have the grandfathered unlimited plan). I'm still looking into a work around (you can use FoxFi, which doesn't require rooting), but I'd rather have it through the ROM. I am considering rooting. However, I'm not sure if we know the long-term consequences of the setting off the QFuse.
Anyone know of a way to tether (without rooting - until we know more about QFuse)?
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Did you actually try using FoxFi? Mine does not work. (I also have Verizon on the grandfathered unlimited plan.) I get an "android.permission.CONNECTIVITY_INTERNAL error".
I don't have my 5x yet to test on my own, but I did come across this and hopefully it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-unlock-tethering-android-4-4-to-t3227206
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Jexx11 said:
I don't have my 5x yet to test on my own, but I did come across this and hopefully it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-unlock-tethering-android-4-4-to-t3227206
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I just need my A to C cable to arrive to check it out! Thanks, I've been looking for this. My cable arrives tomorrow.