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I would just like to start off by saying I am new here (came from droidforums.net). I always saw posts on there that refereed back to XDA-developers on that forum. I checked it out a few times, thought it might be to advanced for me... I have since then got a Sprint HTC EVO, and since droidforums.net doesn't really have any forums just for that device, here I am .......
I have a question, I have rooted my EVO and Put the Newest Deck ROM on it. But I can not seem to get the Wireless Tether to work.. I tried looking through that post (over 450 pages, WOW) but I think I must have missed it... I also sometimes have trouble with the WiFi, but I thought I read that WiFi wasn't completely working yet... But I really could use some help getting the Wireless Tether to work. Could someone please point me in the right direction?
I love the Deck ROM, it is clean and seems fast- still draining my battery though... But the Deck ROM is great because it lets me take control of my phone without all the extra crap. I really love the contacts! Why HTC insists on not allowing you to sort and display contacts by last name is beyond me.. Deck is Great!!!!
Semper Fi-
Kyle
Sense is great! It's as easy as pressing "phone" to dial a number then as you type the name of the contact it will be narrowing them down to the contact your trying to get to. It doesn't get easier than that! Lol
Search for wireless tether on the market, you may find something
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I tried 2 different Wireless Tether programs.. Can't seem to get them to work. I know there was a problem with 1.2, but I thought that got fixed. Anyway, if anyone has any ideas please let me know. This is the best ROM ever, just need to get these couple things working!!
Found The Fix!!
Found the fix- Here it is!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046764
Only the built-in tethering works for me on Deck 1.2.1. When I had other tethering apps installed none of them would work, including the built-in one. Remove all tethering apps and wipe cache/dalvik. That's how I got it to work.
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david black said:
Only the built-in tethering works for me on Deck 1.2.1. When I had other tethering apps installed none of them would work, including the built-in one. Remove all tethering apps and wipe cache/dalvik. That's how I got it to work.
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Thanks, I got the wireless tether app to work using the above method
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Thanks, I got the wireless tether app to work using the above method
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Glad you got it working.
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.
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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
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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
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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". ????
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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". ????
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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.
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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.
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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.
I've tried searching, but cannot find anything. Does this, or will this work? Seems when I try, Verizon wants to charge me for it. And I already pay them more than I'd like..
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If you're rooted, wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk. It has been recently updated to work on GNex...
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bekyndnunwind said:
if you're rooted, download wifi tether. It has been recently updated to work on gnex...
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works great!! :d
Thanks! I looked a while back, and never saw it..
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Barnacle, or Lite? Barnacle won't work, says error. Those are the only 2 showing up in the market. Or is it available somewhere else. Help is greatly appreciated here!!
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If you're rooted, download wifi tether. It has been recently updated to work on GNex...
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Are you using the Wireless Tether from market or one of the betas from Google Code?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
Tried downloading about 9 times, all unsuccessful. Went to a site that redirects me to the Market, and it says it's unavailable. LTE version, so maybe Verizon is preventing it. Obviously I am rooted, but has anyone else non-GSM been able to get this working?
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Download link if anyone's still looking: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk
I have used the last three versions.
1st one "WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-beta9 *** BETA *** " dropped out here and there and would not shut down. Had to go to force close to get it to turn off.
2nd one "WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-pre113 *** EXPERIMENTAL *** Experimental was OK but when I shut it down my phones wireless icon would come back grayed out and not work and I would have to toggle it to get back to normal.
3rd and current to date "WiFi Tether for Root Users 3.1-beta10 *** BETA *** Featured" fixed the problem in the 2nd one. Seems OK, need to run it more. I love the 4G speed connections.
See my phone config in my sig...
I've been following a thread on the tether developer forum, even beta 10 is still sketchy. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?can=2&q=1257&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Priority%20Milestone%20Owner%20Summary&id=1257
Here's the thread. Basically there's still "dropouts" both in the data stream itself, and in the wifi access point "disappearing" from the device that is tethering to it (wifi network disconnects and device can't see it to reconnect until wifi tether is turned off and back on.) Hoping for fixes soon.
If you're willing to throw down $10, Wifi and USB Tether is working fine for me. It doesn't even require root somehow.
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I've been following a thread on the tether developer forum, even beta 10 is still sketchy.
Here's the thread. Basically there's still "dropouts" both in the data stream itself, and in the wifi access point "disappearing" from the device that is tethering to it (wifi network disconnects and device can't see it to reconnect until wifi tether is turned off and back on.) Hoping for fixes soon.
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Yeh, same here but loving it on 4G speeds. I get 30 minutes or so before it drops and getting better at getting it back fast.
Remember we are beta pigs so............. enjoy.
Extended Controls bypasses the subscription dial-in. Plus, you get a really good power control widget that you can even dock in the notification bar. 99 cents on the market, well worth it. Stock 4.0.2. GN LTE no root.
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If you're rooted, wifi_tether_v3_1-beta10.apk. It has been recently updated to work on GNex...
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Wifi tether works great. I've pushed 600mb through it with no trouble at all. Tethering with LTE is awesome.
I loaded the 115 experimental today and like how it closes much cleaner with my WiFi icon reappearing and re-enabling promptly.
I'll test it for longevity tomorrow.
ATnTdude said:
Extended Controls bypasses the subscription dial-in. Plus, you get a really good power control widget that you can even dock in the notification bar. 99 cents on the market, well worth it. Stock 4.0.2. GN LTE no root.
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So how does this happen? And besides getting my next bill, how can I be sure they aren't charging me for it? I installed the EC app, and it does work. So thanks!
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lonnyrs said:
So how does this happen? And besides getting my next bill, how can I be sure they aren't charging me for it? I installed the EC app, and it does work. So thanks!
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Because the phone connects through the same access point for tethering and mobile use. There's no way for VZW to tell what you're doing unless they packet sniff your traffic. That's a lot of work that's not going to make them anywher near enough money to justify the efort of doing it then billing you (and taking your complaint call when you dial the CSR's)unless you're being a pest and pulling down 50+GB on LTE, or 20GB+ on 3G. They could, but won't unless your usage sticks out.
That's why there's a dial-in in the first place. It's easier to set up a paywall on-device (even if it's easily by-passed by those in-the-know) than to build and staff a network-wide monitoring system that might even catch fire from the Feds over privacy concerns.
I'm running pre110 and I can't seem to connect to https sites. Normal http sites work fine.
EDIT: Beta 10 work on both. I was able to connect to FB and my bank.
Keep in mind if your rooted you don't need the google betas.
Ever since the last time I installed a rooted ROM (stock Sense ICS edit: gingerbread), neither Wifi Tether nor Wireless Tether will work with my laptop. The apps launch and seem to run ok, but a few minutes after my laptop connects, it then disconnects! After that it wont connect anymore unless I close either tethering app and re-start them.
I have been using PDA Net, which is fine, but the free version won't connect to secure sites. Before I give up and pay for the full version, I thought I'd check and see if there are any other option available.
My requirements are:
Works with 4G
Works with secure sites.
I would prefer a wireless solution so I can use it with my (cough) iPad as well, but that would be a luxury.
I have not confirmed that my wireless issue is due to either app. Wifi Tether used to work with my previous ROM (also a stock Sprint rooted ROM). I flashed to an updated ROM because I could not get my Bluetooth working with the last one. Now Bluetooth works, but I've lost the ability to use Wireless tethering!
I'm kind of afraid to flash to a ROM with unlocked Sprint wireless tether because I don't want something else to break!
Wireless tether 2.0.7 works on pretty much anything. Does not work on evo 3d
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So are you on an ICS rom still? A lot of things still aren't working with the ICS roms, including tethering.
sitlet said:
So are you on an ICS rom still? A lot of things still aren't working with the ICS roms, including tethering.
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Actually not the case. Jaredthegreat says that his betas include native tethering. I haven't tried it out myself but he says it works.
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sitlet said:
So are you on an ICS rom still? A lot of things still aren't working with the ICS roms, including tethering.
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Sorry, I meant Gingerbread.
I'm on 2.3 Android, and using Wireless tether 2.07, And she ain't working for me. That is why I'm looking for another tethering method.
Guess I'll just have to re-flash and take my chances with breaking bluetooth again. I wanted to avoid that cause when I was trying to fix my Bluetooth before, nobody here was able to help. I had to reflash then too.
This is like trying to"fix"Windows by reinstalling it. You're not really fixing anything.
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I install 2.0.7 on my customers evos all the time. Works everytime.
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Why don't you try an updated version
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Isn't there a hack for for the sprint hotspot?
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Try wireless tether 3.1 beta
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KommodoreHeinz said:
Isn't there a hack for for the sprint hotspot?
Sent from my RamenizedEvo on Cricket.
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Yep..
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Yep..
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I was offering that as a suggestion to the OP.
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Isn't there a lil thing ^^ called search? wtf is everyone's eyes broken or something they need to move xda away from the bridge the damn trolls are swarming like someone kicked a beehive
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I'll go ahead and link you to a thread will appropriately address this one. Please read through the entire thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471025
Well, I'm more puzzled than ever now.
My question asks about the existence of wireless tethering apps OTHER than WiFi Tether and Wireless Tether, specifically apps that are not restricted to non secure sites.
I spent almost a full hour searching before I posted, but I did not mention that in my question as I did not think it was pertinent.
I had already looked at the sticky about wireless tethering, but that thread discusses wireless tethering SPEED issues - not my issue. Again, my issue is loosing the connection between my phone and client (originally my laptop, but since confirmed with my iPad) when using either of the two mentioned wireless apps.
As long as the tether stays connected, I have no problem with 4G speed. But I only remain connected for two or three minutes.
And the thread Concordium linked to seems to be about bashing the original poster of that thread, so no help there either. Unless I missed something.
Wireless tether for root connects to anysite you want I use it everyday on 2 devices works just fine connecting to anything I need
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Wireless tether for root connects to anysite you want I use it everyday on 2 devices works just fine connecting to anything I need
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Thanks. I mentioned in my original post that both Wireless Tether and Wifi Tether are not working on my EVO.
Initially they do start and connect, but within 2 to 3 minutes they both stop tethering. I'm starting to wonder if some other app may be interfering.
Does anybody know for sure if my phone's WiFi should be running or not? Sometimes I get that "What the hell..." message.
I reread your original post and it looks like you answered your own question in your original post. It DID work until you flashed to another ROM. So common sense would suggest that it is some kind of issue with the ROM or the way it is setup. Perhaps you should take a look at that and use that in your query. If you don't want to flash something else then that's cool. But you're not going to fix your problem until you fool around with it.
Well, yes, but Like I said above, sometimes I get that "What the hell? Your phone takes over the WiFi..."
I don't know if you are familiar with that. It suggests to me that something is hijacking my WiFi radio.
Maybe I need to learn how to ask better questions.
I've tried lots of threads that said the only way to get free tethering on the s3 is (tmovile) is by rooting then installing "root users tethering" application.
I followed instructions and used "generic ICS" mode - this worked for my first couple attempts at connecting to tmobile tethering... but now it just doesn't work at all - and only in about 1 in ten time it says it is in tether mode is there ever even a wifi signal to pick up - and when it does pick up most of the time now it wont connect (says internet connection problem on PC)
are there any roms that offer this functionality as standard? or any other foolproof apps?
thanks
I'm rooted on stock and have found no working method.
chadlondon said:
I've tried lots of threads that said the only way to get free tethering on the s3 is (tmovile) is by rooting then installing "root users tethering" application.
I followed instructions and used "generic ICS" mode - this worked for my first couple attempts at connecting to tmobile tethering... but now it just doesn't work at all - and only in about 1 in ten time it says it is in tether mode is there ever even a wifi signal to pick up - and when it does pick up most of the time now it wont connect (says internet connection problem on PC)
are there any roms that offer this functionality as standard? or any other foolproof apps?
thanks
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You must choose the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE) option in profile. It will then work great.
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I don't care about Wireless Tethering since it I'm the only one connecting to it through my computer so I just use Easy Tether which even works if you're not rooted.
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I use "wifi tether" from the play store and it works fine.
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Is there a way to use the native tetherkng option yet? On the S2, it was as easy as freezing TetheringProvisions app. Any luck for the S3?
I use wifi tether for root users under generic ics profile and it works fine for me. I have to restart the phone each time i use it though, not sure why.
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You must choose the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE) option in profile. It will then work great.
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+1. Works fine.
Easy Tether which even works if you're not rooted.
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What is this ? Is this via USB?
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What is this ? Is this via USB?
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Yes, it is USB. I've been using it since I had the Mytouch 3G. I don't see a need in using WiFi tether unless you are sharing it with other people or using a Tablet. If you are using a PC then I don't see why you wouldn't want to use USB tethering since it doesn't use any battery power.
Rooted using wifi tether and works no problems. Sometimes i do need to restart wifi tether to get the signal. I am using galaxy nexus (gsm) as the profile.
Mine works. Here's a the tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802491
Hope this helps.
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So no one got the native app to work? We must use an aftermarket app?
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So no one got the native app to work? We must use an aftermarket app?
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i believe all the carriers make you pay to use the native wifi tethering.. I use foxfi and it seems to work fine for me. it's on the play store.
TMO gave me free tethering but it would only work with the TMO tethering app (throttled), not with any other app. After I rooted the other apps worked fine and the root tether app is much faster then the TMO app.
Cool. Thanks guys
ClockWorkMod
First, you will need to download the ClockWorkMod tethering app.
Then, you will need to download the driver for your PC. You can download the driver onto your phone open the file on your PC by connecting your phone to the USB. It pretty much walks you through everything to get started. Takes less than ten minutes and voila, you're online. I searched forever to find this and just discovered it. Now all I need is hotspot so I can use this with my Chromebook. Here is the link to download the driver clockworkmod.com/tether/drivers
Just click Samsung drivers and it will download.
It works great. The only thing that I have noticed that may be a problem is that I got kicked off once. I just started using it so I'm not sure if it happens often, but all I had to do to get it back on was turn off the app on my phone, and on my PC then turn it on from my phone and then click start on my PC.
It's only a trial version, but the full version can be purchased directly from the app once the trial runs out for $4.99. Hope this helps! Enjoy!
Samsung galaxy S3 T-mobile Nonrooted
Ok I am new to tethering since I have always used Comcast....
I have the unlimited data plan from Tmo.... Unlimited data plan comes with 500mb of free tether.... soon enough it will run out... I need to make sure my tether works AND make sure if I do these methods they won't find out I'm tethering....
I just wanted to clarify my question...
So how do I go about this....? as of now my phone is not rooted but it will be if need be....
Everything online is telling me to root my phone and use 30934983458 different apps... if anyone is kind enough can someone explain please how this process works (I am not a noob with phones just with tethering)