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Cm7 question

Ok I'm running the 1217 cm7 and I like it quite a bit(devs rock). Not many problems except wifi tethering doesn't work and I'm pretty much blocked from 3rd party tethering apps on the market. What options do I have? Can I get the sprint hotspot back on and reapply the hack?
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Sprint Hotspot doesn't work with CM7, needs TouchWiz components to work (shame since it was the most stable wireless tethering app I had ever used :/) Wireless Tether for Rooted Devices works well, the apk is listed on here http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list.
Also the latest Nightlies have added native tethering, just doesn't work with wimax (Wireless tether above does). Hope this reply isn't redundant

HumanXv2 said:
Ok I'm running the 1217 cm7 and I like it quite a bit(devs rock). Not many problems except wifi tethering doesn't work and I'm pretty much blocked from 3rd party tethering apps on the market. What options do I have? Can I get the sprint hotspot back on and reapply the hack?
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This is a proven to work on the epic in infrastructure mode thethering app that I run on every rom... after you lauch the app but before you start tether you will need to change to settings... 1. Change to epic 4g... 2. Change to softap... (only need to do this once as the settings will stick) http://db.tt/Q6n9nOge
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Carriers like Sprint not removing portable wifi hotspots but deactivating it. How?

On my Sprint Galaxy Nexus when I first got it the stock wifi tethering setting worked on my stock ICS. Later on I found that it just doesn't work anymore. It will activate and appear to be working and let my laptop connect but the 3G will go away like they have some kind of built in checker.
I did some research and found out that they might have a checking system set up. Well I found out you can still use apps like Foxfi which is great but I was just wondering if there was a stock work around.
They even blocked Foxfi from the market place but you can go to there main site and download it from there.
I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this and what kind of solutions do they use.
Right now I am using Foxfi which works perfect but I read that you can use a widget like switch pro and create a toggle to switch the portable wifi hot spot without it going through the check.
I do not want to use USB only prefer hot spot.
So please let me know all of your guys types of solutions.
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Well obviously the wifi tether built in is something your supposed to pay for. For stock no, there are no mods.
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I thought it was just weird because it worked at first but now it doesn't the stock version. Maybe because my phone was just still getting set up. Foxfi works for me great because I like to have hot spot but I hear PDA Net still works as well for USB Tethering.
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Does your Sprint tether work or do you have to use FoxFi?
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Just root it and tether it up
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It probably worked because they hadn't yet blocked it for you. Then you tried to use it and they did block it.

needspractice said:
On my Sprint Galaxy Nexus when I first got it the stock wifi tethering setting worked on my stock ICS. Later on I found that it just doesn't work anymore. It will activate and appear to be working and let my laptop connect but the 3G will go away like they have some kind of built in checker.
I did some research and found out that they might have a checking system set up. Well I found out you can still use apps like Foxfi which is great but I was just wondering if there was a stock work around.
They even blocked Foxfi from the market place but you can go to there main site and download it from there.
I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this and what kind of solutions do they use.
Right now I am using Foxfi which works perfect but I read that you can use a widget like switch pro and create a toggle to switch the portable wifi hot spot without it going through the check.
I do not want to use USB only prefer hot spot.
So please let me know all of your guys types of solutions.
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Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658288
I unlocked the bootloader, booted to TWRP Recovery without flashing it and flashed the tether zip. Keeps your phone stock and unlocks the built in tether. You don't even have to root.

What program do you use to unlock the boot loader or flash the roms?
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How in the world did you boot into TWRP without flashing it? That might not be rooted but seems like you have to flash a rom.
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needspractice said:
How in the world did you boot into TWRP without flashing it? That might not be rooted but seems like you have to flash a rom.
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Fastboot to recovery
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Also u can fast boot unlock boot loader and flash recovery via fast boot.. u need to use adb and computer tho
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Do what everyone else does....
Root it (you really need to to install any decent app).
Install wireless tether from http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Always install the newest one posted (yes it's beta, but it's rock solid stable).

Which program do you use to flash things? Qdl tool or is that old school? I know there is a power house program for the Nexus but I forgot what it is its on my home computer am I out of town.
So you are saying you have to at least flash the recovery but not the from so its still a little more than FoxFi.
What's a quick step by step process because its been a while since I have flashed things. I use to flash my dell streak all the time until I got my Nexus which I love.
Why did you decide to flash? Is not FoxFi good enough and simple enough?
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What other programs do you really need to install besides the tethering app?
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needspractice said:
What other programs do you really need to install besides the tethering app?
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You just have to be rooted and then install wireless tether.
It will prompt you to allow super user access on first start, allow it and tick the "always allow this action" box.
It's bomb proof....been using it for years on numerous different phones....and numerous different carriers (sprint included).

clockworkmod tether is another no root required tether app.
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I use Chrome browser on my laptop, and change the user agent to the same as the phone (there's a Chrome app). No problems tethering...

Is that USB or Hot Spot?
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Looks like FoxFi is still the easiest solution.
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You can root your phone and then install wifi tether. Thus is what I did...
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Wifi tethering not working for me on stock or cm10

Ok I am on the new unlimited data plan that just came out. I was rooted on the stock rom.
T mob pushed me a text last night saying wireless tether has been blocked for me. I was using the wifi tether app from the play store and it seems I cant use it. I also tried foxfi and its not doing anything.
So I flashed cm10 thinking I could get around it and I saw I couldnt tether still with it?
Edit using uvlh2 radio
Was still using stock kernal
Any ideas guys?
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Which radio/baseband are you running? If you've updated to the newest leaks, ie. LI2 or LI3...somehow wifi tethering isn't working. But i've gone back to LH2 and everythings good.

Uvlh2
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I had the WiFi Tether App v3.1 beta working on H2 on ICS. It will not work on any JB with the same radio.
On frosty's JB ROM, hotspot in settings wanted to start up, but it immediately tried to get me to upgrade to tethering plan - and then would close when I wouldn't.
It only FC'd on Xquizi JB, and the beta will not work there either. The beta had worked on the ICS ROM's I had tried - including Xquizi's. Did not use it enough to be sure TMo would not block it though.

Are you saying it functions but ur getting the upsell page? If that's the case the baseband shouldn't matter. They block ur tethering based on your user agent. Make sure ur not using internet explorer. Best way around it is Firefox w/ the user-agent switcher add-on.

I'll keep that in mind. I however had the text from t mob saying its been blocked. It can still connect to the net but I get the up sell page.
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billard412 said:
Are you saying it functions but ur getting the upsell page? If that's the case the baseband shouldn't matter. They block ur tethering based on your user agent. Make sure ur not using internet explorer. Best way around it is Firefox w/ the user-agent switcher add-on.
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Third party app just does not work at all with JB - hop developer is working on it,

gaww said:
Third party app just does not work at all with JB - hop developer is working on it,
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Thanks explains why it's not working -.-
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Third party app just does not work at all with JB - hop developer is working on it,
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Why do you say that? I have CM10 + stock kernel and baseband and the wifi tether app works great.

gaww said:
Third party app just does not work at all with JB - hop developer is working on it,
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OP's problem is different. His T-mobiles fault. I have been running into it too. Here is how I am currently working around it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883120&page=4
I am still looking for a better solution.

Best tethering app

What app Oscar anyone using on their rooted Samsung s iii?
Prior to switching it was baked into my CM9 os. So I am not sure what app to download. I have tried one bit it is constantly stopping
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WiFi Tether from the market works best for me!

I am seeing a lot of negative comments about this app 'wifi tether' and gs III stock. It seems to indicate that it does not play well together. This is why I was asking, because this was my experience today: No consistent connection, it simply drops the tether and the app stops.
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Better get used to it if ur stayin stock. All that works unless u have the means to Bluetooth tether. If u can do it with Bluetooth try foxfi. Normal tether doesn't work with it yet. Also if u haven't done so, in addition to setting gnex profile in the tether app and unchecking the disable wake lock option, delete ConnectionManager.apk from /system/app. Probably the cause of your tethering woes

Thanks for confirming
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Www.foxfi.com will let wifi sctivate with root or no root. Does work for gs3. I use it frequently with sprint.
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But it doesn't work. It says it active but you get a error on the device when you try to use it
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Yeah FoxFi wouldn't work fir me either. My laptop saw the ssid but would never connect. I tried another tablet but had the same results. Wifi tether used to work for me but doesn't for some reason after the latest update.
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Hmm i use an older version than what is available now. I have no issues.
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Can you post the older version? Or can I send you my email address to mail it?
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SoxIn4 said:
Yeah FoxFi wouldn't work fir me either. My laptop saw the ssid but would never connect. I tried another tablet but had the same results. Wifi tether used to work for me but doesn't for some reason after the latest update.
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WiFi Tether works for me just fine (gotta select the GNexus CDMA/LTE profile).
The only hiccup I've found is that before I activate tethering, I often need to do a fresh reboot on the GSIII, or else it will claim its broadcasting, but it really isn't.
And, of course, root IS required for this particular app.

derrickmd18 said:
Can you post the older version? Or can I send you my email address to mail it?
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I don't know enough about the rules on posting links so................
I did a google search for "wifi tether versions"
Down toward the bottom of the results I came across a page from the androidpolice site.
Right above the row of three screen shots is the following sentence: (If it does get pulled, however, you can always grab the apk from Here).
Click on the word "Here" and it will take you to the android-wifi-tether project home page.
Click on downloads and that will get you to where you want to be.
I am running Jelly Bean on my GS3 and have yet to be able to get wifi tether or foxfi to work at all.
I am about to start at the oldest version of wifi tether and work my way forward until I find something that works.
Until I find something stable, I will be using pdanet for wired tether. Hey, it works all day long for me.
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Ignore most of the above and just google "android wifi tether project"
It will cut out most of the steps and is the first result on google.
Dang, I've been here almost two years and still considered a new member?
Had to wait 5 minutes before I could edit the post with better info.
Trust me, I'm a real person........not a spam bot!
Sure it has something to do with post count.

Any luck with older versions of wifi tether?
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... I am running Jelly Bean on my GS3 and have yet to be able to get wifi tether or foxfi to work at all.
I am about to start at the oldest version of wifi tether and work my way forward until I find something that works.
Until I find something stable, I will be using pdanet for wired tether. Hey, it works all day long for me.
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Any luck GregO? I'm also running JB on the GS3. If you find a wifi tether please let us know. Thanks.

BJBes said:
Any luck GregO? I'm also running JB on the GS3. If you find a wifi tether please let us know. Thanks.
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Not yet.
Work got real busy right after I made the post and I wasn't able to go through the apk's.
I have to go over to another house and do a few hours worth of work before I can really get in and mess with these.
It may be late this evening (for me) but I am still going to try and run through them.

Sorry about the delay.
I wasn't able to do anything with this until this morning.
I was unable to get any of the versions to work with JB.
Three different computers........three different os's, n one would see it.
Could possibly be that I am simply missing something.

Ver 1.81.3 wprks fine with the sprint version.
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WiFi tether or built in tethering with a custom ROM.
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Dalmus said:
WiFi Tether works for me just fine (gotta select the GNexus CDMA/LTE profile).
The only hiccup I've found is that before I activate tethering, I often need to do a fresh reboot on the GSIII, or else it will claim its broadcasting, but it really isn't.
And, of course, root IS required for this particular app.
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That is incorrect. On the newest wifi tether app in the market, you set it as Samsung galaxy s3 and it works great. On 3.1 beta 14, you have to select galaxy nexus cdma
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Greg0u812 said:
Sorry about the delay.
I wasn't able to do anything with this until this morning.
I was unable to get any of the versions to work with JB.
Three different computers........three different os's, n one would see it.
Could possibly be that I am simply missing something.
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The app will not work for jelly bean. The developer needs to update the app. I have not found any wireless tether apps that work with jb
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wifi tether always works easiest for me.

mnhertz26 said:
The app will not work for jelly bean. The developer needs to update the app. I have not found any wireless tether apps that work with jb
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Well bah humbug!
Guess we'll have to wait for an update then.
Thanks for the info.

WIFI TETHER on JELLY BEAN (FAKE)

So the title says it all!
This is aimed at us GS3 owners who are fortunate enough to be running Jelly Bean thanks to Freeza...Well one of the down sides of the LJ7 JB update is that WiFi Tether no longer works for us! What a shame!!
Well I may just have a solution that will make you and your phone very very happy.
Follow the steps below:
1) Download WiFi Tether app from Play Store
2) Open app, and hit Menu, then tap Settings
3) There should be an option in Settings to configure your device with the app, in that option change Galaxy SIII to Galaxy Nexus!​This worked for me and I am now enjoying the pro's of LJ7 JB while tethering like a boss! haha
If this worked, please hit that thanks button, it helps me greatly

which app? theres tons........ and is this for rooted or non rooted??

VeNoM vZ said:
which app? theres tons........ and is this for rooted or non rooted??
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For ROOT users only, This app will be the first or second when you search "WiFi Tether" it has a Yellow WiFi icon

Did not work for me.

chrisj1970 said:
Did not work for me.
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Did you save? It should work, Its been working for me.

I am trying this but I can not make it work. The app says that it is working but nothing can see the SSID or connect.

I tried both of the nexus options and it's a no go.

Doesn't work

I'm just going to assume this method does not work. Sprint blocked the tethering in purpose, it doesn't work on jelly bean for the moment, unless you can show proof?
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Nope.

Fail

Doesn't work.

Btw, anyone looking for working tether on a ROM, as far as i know, all AOSP ROMs have it working, it's the TW ROMs that are having problems.

YUP I call bull****
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No go Nice Troll though looks like you ticked a lot of people
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budde2 said:
No go Nice Troll though looks like you ticked a lot of people
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So this whole wifi tether issue. It seems fixable at some point and time. I had the hotspot working for like 2 days but never paid anything extra for it. It no longer works so I guess sprint is paying attention to something. LOL. I love the Jellybean though.

Tried it already...no go
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Already tried them all. None work on JB...don't waste your time.

Does anybody know if it's possible to do USB tethering on Jelly Bean?

USB tethering works fine for me, using the 'easytether lite' app. Let's hope the wifi team solves the JB issue soon.
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