Has anyone found or is there working Wifi Tether for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII Epic Touch?
Model: SPH-D710
My phone is rooted with stock OS
gslogen said:
Has anyone found or is there working Wifi Tether for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII Epic Touch?
Model: SPH-D710
My phone is rooted with stock OS
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Almost all of the custom ROMs here come with one built into the Sprint Hotspot app. Otherwise you can download an app called "Wifi Tether" from the marketplace if you want. Much easier to just use those ROMs though since they have other benefits.
If your on ics, download the newer beta version of the wifi tether and under settings choose your device as galaxy nexus, here's the link to all the wifi tether.apk's
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
iniz94,
the wifi tether on the market doesnt work and I do not know how to change my OS
xST4T1K,
I have tried just about all wifi tethers from the link you provided and none work except Version 6 is seen by my computer but i still cant connect and also I went into settings and changed my device to samsung galaxy nexus and it still didnt work. But when I was using Version 6 which my computer was able to see there was no device showing galaxy nexus obviously due to an older tether.
When I bought the phone it was called Samsung Galaxy S2 but people also refer to it as epic touch 4g. The model # is SPH-D710. Is it because the phone is newer to the market and no one has created a working wifi tether for this model yet?
The phone is a cdma variant of the galaxy S 2 line of phones branded epic 4g touch by sprint are you rooted? if youve never changed your kernel or ROM your kernel may not allow wireless tether to work properly you need superuser and busybox for it to actually broadcast the internet you may need to do a little research and learn how to use recovery and odin and change your ROM and/or kernel so you can have tethering support and sprint has blocked wireless tether apps on our market
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Go to the market and get FoxFi. Wifi and Bluetooth tethering, works even without root, and it's not blocked from the market. And it's free.
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Thanks everyone for your advice and help. Foxfi is working without changing my ROM or kernel
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Well don't be stingy, if he helped you give him a thanks for his help.
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I have spring samsung epic tough 4g.
I rooted it to a stock OS using a simple method I found on the web here:
http://epic4gtouchroot.com/epic-4g-touch-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-epic-4g-touch-newsph-d710/
I did not install clockwork mod..only rooted my phone.
I then installed the latest ver of wifi tether beta.
I cannot get it to work with Encryption enabled...it works in AD HOC mode without encryption...although, a few times the app crashed on me and one time my phone rebooted when using wifi tether app...seems pretty unreliable.
I searched for foxfi in google store....does not come up for me at all...does this still exist ?
can i install that on rooted phone?
What is your advice to me at this point?
Should I use a custom ROM or wait for a fix on wifi tether?
mrkool44 said:
I searched for foxfi in google store....does not come up for me at all...does this still exist ?
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Here is the link to FoxFi for you:
http://www.1mobile.com/foxfi-341284.html
iniz94 said:
Almost all of the custom ROMs here come with one built into the Sprint Hotspot app. Otherwise you can download an app called "Wifi Tether" from the marketplace if you want. Much easier to just use those ROMs though since they have other benefits.
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What custom rom would you recomend for a newbe?
rdoctober83 said:
What custom rom would you recomend for a newbe?
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Any Gingerbread ROM. It depends what you are looking for. Please do not try any ICS roms until you're ready to do so. It can be dangerous to your phone if you don't know exactly how the rom and flashing work with ICS.
Here are 2 of the most popular Gingerbread ROMS out there:
Calkulin's 3.0 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
Blazer 4.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363071
Calkulin's has more of a stock look and feel & Blazer's Rom is very similiar but themed blue throughout.
If you are not rooted yet, here is a quick tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24158551&postcount=9980
tdunham said:
Here is the link to FoxFi for you:
http://www.1mobile.com/foxfi-341284.html
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thanks a lot! this works for me and im rooted.
wifi tether for root users does work for the samsung D710
gslogen said:
iniz94,
the wifi tether on the market doesnt work and I do not know how to change my OS
xST4T1K,
I have tried just about all wifi tethers from the link you provided and none work except Version 6 is seen by my computer but i still cant connect and also I went into settings and changed my device to samsung galaxy nexus and it still didnt work. But when I was using Version 6 which my computer was able to see there was no device showing galaxy nexus obviously due to an older tether.
When I bought the phone it was called Samsung Galaxy S2 but people also refer to it as epic touch 4g. The model # is SPH-D710. Is it because the phone is newer to the market and no one has created a working wifi tether for this model yet?
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I have gotten the Wifi Tether (for root users) to work. As the title suggests you have to be rooted for it to work and you have to be using the correct settings. Please see attached photos. You should only have what is shown in the pictures selected (nothing else)
Essentially the same phones except the Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) is Sprint. Battery cover still says Galaxy S 2 ...
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Anyone running jellybean leak get wifi tether to work?
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evilsock said:
Anyone running jellybean leak get wifi tether to work?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988735
I know it says it's for the S3. But this is what I'm running amazingly well on my S2. Enjoy.
Epic Touch 4g (Sprint SGS2)
JBTW
FL16
4.1.2
Version: 11_18_12
Profile: Auto
Setup Method: Netd-Ndc
Check: Send netdndc max client
Check: Wifi driver reload
Check: Routing fix
Related
In reading through this forum all day, I am somewhat stuck on my next goal -> free tethering.
SO I currently have root access on my epic 4g touch (sprint) via the method under [ROOT][NCIQ][EG30/EG31/EK02] Auto root your existing stock ROM (w/o ODIN/ROM Flash). I took options A and C for CWM. Now I'm trying to determine which method is best for obtaining the free tethering/hotspot.
1. I have been looking at 2 in particular; one is posted by qbking - in a video dated back to Sept 2011. It is meant for the epic 4g touch although he demo'ed this on an epic 4g - and now all of the comments mention that it didnt work for the 4g touch so I'm somewhat afraid that this method doesnt work at all... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQpIxUxnCqU
2. Then there is a mod posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1390304 which I have to admit is more confusing than anything Ive seen thus far with the number of zips in the post and no clear instruction on installing any of them. It also looks like I'd have to flash my rom in this case?
I'm really curious if the hotspot can be obtained without flashing. if you have recommendations/experience in this portion, please let me know.
I rooted my phone and haven't done anything to it other than that for the sole purpose of tethering. I use an app called "WiFi tether" ver. 3.1 beta6 and it works great. I use it at work with a laptop to stream NFL Sunday ticket. Not supposed to have internet access at work for "security reasons"
codyco83 said:
I rooted my phone and haven't done anything to it other than that for the sole purpose of tethering. I use an app called "WiFi tether" ver. 3.1 beta6 and it works great. I use it at work with a laptop to stream NFL Sunday ticket. Not supposed to have internet access at work for "security reasons"
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Used same apps v3.1 beta 6, the other version doesnt seem to work.
tony4681 said:
Used same apps v3.1 beta 6, the other version doesnt seem to work.
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codyco83 said:
I rooted my phone and haven't done anything to it other than that for the sole purpose of tethering. I use an app called "WiFi tether" ver. 3.1 beta6 and it works great. I use it at work with a laptop to stream NFL Sunday ticket. Not supposed to have internet access at work for "security reasons"
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Thank you both! I'm going on a search for these apps now
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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There's wifi tether like everyone else said and there's also Wireless Tether app you can get from the Market.
The Hotspot hack now works with 4G.
demonlordoftheround said:
The Hotspot hack now works with 4G.
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Doesnt that need a custom rom?
tony4681 said:
Doesnt that need a custom rom?
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No, you just flash the version that corresponds to your radio. It will replace the Sprint Hotspot application to remove the checks to see if you paid for hotspot. As such it is probably the easiest option than messing with Android-wifi-tether. (I have issues with it disconnecting after a while, etc etc)
AzN1337c0d3r said:
No, you just flash the version that corresponds to your radio. It will replace the Sprint Hotspot application to remove the checks to see if you paid for hotspot. As such it is probably the easiest option than messing with Android-wifi-tether. (I have issues with it disconnecting after a while, etc etc)
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Google wifi tether should only be used when the carrier has completely removed tethering from your devices settings menue.
Metropcs does this with their smartphones, so everyone on metropcs uses code.Google.Com wifi tether.
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AzN1337c0d3r said:
No, you just flash the version that corresponds to your radio. It will replace the Sprint Hotspot application to remove the checks to see if you paid for hotspot. As such it is probably the easiest option than messing with Android-wifi-tether. (I have issues with it disconnecting after a while, etc etc)
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Found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394371
codyco83 said:
I rooted my phone and haven't done anything to it other than that for the sole purpose of tethering. I use an app called "WiFi tether" ver. 3.1 beta6 and it works great. I use it at work with a laptop to stream NFL Sunday ticket. Not supposed to have internet access at work for "security reasons"
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Oh this is the exact question I'm looking for and hope you can verify before I perform it. I want to use wifi tether for root users, is that the one you have. It says it requires root and a "netfilter enabled kernel" Now do I have to install a new kernel or the stock kernel have this and all I need to do is get root and install the app?
I have the galaxy s2 for sprint with latetest firmware as of today's date. It says d710.10 for hardware and gingerbread.ek02.
I'm double checking becuase I'm seeing so many people flashing the wrong roms and messing up their phones. Don't want that to happen to me.
I've recently upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy S, and the hot spot worked just fine, I'd connect with my laptop, and get internet access. ( Stock ROM )
This time around, on my Galaxy S II, I can get my laptop to connect, but I can't get internet access...
My plan hasn't changed, just the phone.
I'm tempted to try a custom ROM to see if that will help... has anyone else seen anything like this? Thanks!
I tether everyday brother works great.First off are you rooted.If so go in to t.b and freez tether manager.golden after that my friend
From a glaxay better than yours.
Its not rooted, but neither was my regular galaxy S.
You gotta be rooted on this phone to tether for free. They blocked it on this one.
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TJBunch1228 said:
You gotta be rooted on this phone to tether for free. They blocked it on this one.
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Good to know. I find it odd that I can connect still, it seems like if it were a block, you wouldn't be able to get as far as connecting a device to it. It's also odd that the older galaxy S isn't blocking it.
I'll try it rooted, thanks.
I work at T-Mobile and customers tell me all the time that tethering and hotspot work for them without a plan. Usually it will let them access it for a while and then stop. I think they let you use it at first to see the advantage of using the service and get you hooked so you will add the paid feature.
I just found this but you have to be on the 5 or 10 gb plan www.phonearena.com/news/T-Mobile-qu...ith-free-mobile-hotspot-from-Jan-25th_id26064
Just a quick question..
On a stock / light tweaked (Mr X's ROM) I was able to tether..
However, when I update to other ROm's like Zombie's I am unable to use Tether or Hotspot. (Giving me invalid sim/mobile data not available)
My Telus plan includes tether and would like to use it .. however it seems like I must be on a TELUS only rom to be able to use it??
Sighx said:
Just a quick question..
On a stock / light tweaked (Mr X's ROM) I was able to tether..
However, when I update to other ROm's like Zombie's I am unable to use Tether or Hotspot. (Giving me invalid sim/mobile data not available)
My Telus plan includes tether and would like to use it .. however it seems like I must be on a TELUS only rom to be able to use it??
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So long as you freeze tether manager with Titanium you should be fine. Perhaps you aren't able to do it on Zombie's because they didn't remove it from the ROM.
Tillman32 said:
Good to know. I find it odd that I can connect still, it seems like if it were a block, you wouldn't be able to get as far as connecting a device to it. It's also odd that the older galaxy S isn't blocking it.
I'll try it rooted, thanks.
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I mean it will launch the service, its technically an ad-hoc hotspot but it blocks certain ports that denies you acces to the WWW. I think all the new phones you have to pay for it or root, which is why the Vibrant didn't need to be rooted for you to use the tether service for free.
iLeopard said:
So long as you freeze tether manager with Titanium you should be fine. Perhaps you aren't able to do it on Zombie's because they didn't remove it from the ROM.
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This actually worked. Thank you!
Sighx said:
This actually worked. Thank you!
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Glad to hear
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Looks like sprint killed it.
Killed what
Sent from unnamed 2.0.1 powered galaxy s2 brought to you by sprint
donsh00tmesanta said:
Killed what
Sent from unnamed 2.0.1 powered galaxy s2 brought to you by sprint
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Exactly
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Here
Sprint has removed FoxFi from Market. Sprint users please install or upgrade from http://foxfi.com/bin, or scan the QR code in the third screenshot.
No more foxfi in the Play store.
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Hey no biggie but you are a lil tardy to the pardy my friend... thread is in out already with an attachment to the apk check here --- Jus Sayin'
R.I.F.
Already have the latest apk and it still won't work. Notification comes up about sprint hotspot. Foxfi says it can't use wifi and to try bluetooth. Haven't tried that...
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Already have the latest apk and it still won't work. Notification comes up about sprint hotspot. Foxfi says it can't use wifi and to try bluetooth. Haven't tried that...
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I have no clue what you are doing but I just put it on a non rooted Epic Touch over the weekend with no problems what so ever...
playya said:
I have no clue what you are doing but I just put it on a non rooted Epic Touch over the weekend with no problems what so ever...
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Works fine on GB EL29, not working with ICS leaks though
Finally got it to work. Uninstall/reinstall fixed it. Should have tried that first. Thanks
Whypayforit what rom and version of foxfi are you using
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it's back in the play store.
Pp.
correction: when going to play store on my gtab 7+ it shows in play store, that's weird. :0
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Stock EL29 foxfi 1.81.3
Having an issue loading this on a Samsung E4GT. I've successfully used this on a EVO LTE and a One X. But with the Samsung devices just keep cycling "connecting..." and nothing (not connected to anything). I've tried the proxy and not. I've tried 3G and 4G. I've tried different devices. I've cleared data numerous times. I've tried different Hot spot names and different passwords. I even did the default name and no password setup. Nothing works on the E4GT. Latest OTA. Any ideas.
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thronnos said:
Having an issue loading this on a Samsung E4GT. I've successfully used this on a EVO LTE and a One X. But with the Samsung devices just keep cycling "connecting..." and nothing (not connected to anything). I've tried the proxy and not. I've tried 3G and 4G. I've tried different devices. I've cleared data numerous times. I've tried different Hot spot names and different passwords. I even did the default name and no password setup. Nothing works on the E4GT. Latest OTA. Any ideas.
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from their www site:
Installation instructions (for Sprint/AT&T Users):
1. Make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked in phone Settings (under Applications or Developer).
2. Tap on the following links to download the apk file for FoxFi.
3. From phone notifications select the downloaded file. This will install FoxFi.
FoxFi latest version: 1.91.3
*Support for the new Galaxy S3 and the new ICS update for Epic Touch are being worked on. Should be compatible soon in a future update.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760712 <--------3g/4g FF18 Hotspot Hack another option vice Foxfi
Since FoxFi is currently not working on unrooted S2 w/ICS update is there currently any other options that work for unrooted users? Asking for a friend and haven't found anything that works as of yet (for Sprint version of course).
Root the device?.....
All you need to do is flash a rooted one click in Odin, you can even preserve user data. It doesn't get simpler than that.
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Mattix724 said:
Root the device?.....
All you need to do is flash a rooted one click in Odin, you can even preserve user data. It doesn't get simpler than that.
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Assuming you are replying to my question.
Realize root would be an easy path but like I stated it is not my phone. Asking for a friend that doesn't want to root which is why I was having trouble finding a working solution.
The easiest thing to do is get it from the Amazon App store. Install the Amazon Android App store, search for FoxFi, and install. Amazon doesn't block it for the carriers.
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The easiest thing to do is get it from the Amazon App store. Install the Amazon Android App store, search for FoxFi, and install. Amazon doesn't block it for the carriers.
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If you are replying to me then obviously you didn't read the thread. My issue was not with getting FoxFi it was the fact that it was not/is not working for unrooted S2 w/ICS.
Sounds like you are trolling.
So, now that were rooted, CWM is installed, and everything is gravy, I only have one missing piece: tethering. Searches here--maybe because of the new site, or the forum partitioning haven't yielded me anything, or are buggy. Apps are blocked in the market, and I need to use the stock ROM, so I've side loaded a few. But if there are any paid or free maps/methods you're aware of, please let me know. Its the only thing I'm missing.
I suppose its important to note that WiFi Tether for root users came up with errors. This was the method suggested in the sticky for the Sprint SIII Development section.
WiFi Hotspots is a must.
Did you try setting the device profile to "Samsung Galaxy nexus (cdma/lte)" ? Wifi tether for root worked for me when I changed it to that.
It's the only option I've tried and it worked with my finicky laptop.
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Restola said:
Did you try setting the device profile to "Samsung Galaxy nexus (cdma/lte)" ? Wifi tether for root worked for me when I changed it to that.
It's the only option I've tried and it worked with my finicky laptop.
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This worked for me as well.
So wifi tether isnt working for me and i went to the toggle for blazer 1.7 and pressed hotspot and it took me to the sprint hotspot, just wanted to know if i will be charged? shouldnt it of come with a " check to agree to terms" or something? or is the sprint hotspot hacked for blazer 1.7 ics domination?
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So wifi tether isnt working for me and i went to the toggle for blazer 1.7 and pressed hotspot and it took me to the sprint hotspot, just wanted to know if i will be charged? shouldnt it of come with a " check to agree to terms" or something? or is the sprint hotspot hacked for blazer 1.7 ics domination?
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you won't be charged.word on the street is if you just got the phone it will work for you for a while.then it will stop. they will not just add tha charge on. instead you will get a failure message. It will say something like registration error give it some time. unless of course they found a hack and included it w/ blazer but as far as I know they have not found a hotspot hack yet
isnt thier a hack though?
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isnt thier a hack though?
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to my knowledge not with this phone yet but I'm running cm10 so I can't say for sure. Think the WiFi tether app is the only thing workin for people runnin a tw based ROM right now
thanks for you help im still trying to get the free tether to work but its not working =(
khrizg35 said:
thanks for you help im still trying to get the free tether to work but its not working =(
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I assume your using this?
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
If so make sure device profile is samsung galaxy nexus CDMA or gsm dont matter.
No encryption. And uncheck the box at the bottom that says disable wake lock. Should work for ya
I was using wifi tether on my gs3 and had little luck getting it to work well. I'm on Blazer 1.6 currently.
Even foxfi wouldn't work.
The stock app worked for a few days, but Sprint gives it to you for free to get you to like it, then turns it off.
But today I searched for wifi tether in the play store (eventhough it was already installed on my phone) and noticed there was an available update. I updated and now there is an option for galaxy s3 in the device profile. It wouldn't work until I checked the box that says "wifi driver reload". Now it is finally working as well as it did on my evo 4g!
CM10 appears to be the only rom that actually solves the problem by unlocking the native sprint hotspot app.. all other roms still require a third party app and/or work around.
Yeah, tft is right. I'm on Blazer 1.7 and have to use an app called WiFi Tether but works fine.
See qbking66's videos on YouTube on how to do it, think that's where I found out how to do it.
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There's a new version 3.2 beta 1 with Galaxy S3 Support. I also select Routing Fix(dont know what it is but works).