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[Q] Wifi Tethering on JellyBean

Hi,
I'm running Vicious V3, and am having issues with wifi tethering. Everything seems fine when I turn on hotspot and my PC will attempt to connect, but as soon as my PC obtains an IP address, 4G/3G drops out on my phone. If i turn off hotspot, my data connection returns with no issues.
Anyone else see this?
Thanks

same problem here...
I'm having same problem. Well, not exactly the same but still. My stock hotspot has never worked in ICS Roms either. I was using wifi tether app and it was working like a charm. But since I got the jelly bean, none of the wi fi tethering apps work. I guess I'm waiting on the update of the app itself.
I've tried Vicious 1 JB, and V5 as well. same problem.

Wifi tethering works fine for me on CM9, so it at least works in ICS ROMs afaik. I've been planning on flashing mROM stock JB soon so I'll have to try that out. Maybe I'll try Vicious as well to see if I have the same issue.

Thanks for replying. Yes like I said. It used to work great in ICS Roms but not in Jelly Bean. Please let me know what to do!!!
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lak601 said:
Thanks for replying. Yes like I said. It used to work great in ICS Roms but not in Jelly Bean. Please let me know what to do!!!
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Works fine for me now on all JB ROMs I've tried. The tethering apps dont work on JB, but the native wifi tether does. If you dl MoreQuicklyPanel from the play store, you can toggle hotspot from the notification window. I dont have the wifi tether plan from Verizon, and AFAIK using the native hotspot in JB doesnt get back to verizon for charges.

Thanks for the reply. I lost you when you mentioned
"If you dl MoreQuicklyPanel from the play store, you can toggle hotspot from the notification window. I dont have the wifi tether plan from Verizon, and AFAIK..."
What should I try to do from Play Store???
When I tried to use the natives wifi tethering, it connects to the other devices but there is no data bytes being exchanged. It's almost like you're connected to the internet but the web sites do not load up.
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Wifi tether doesn't work with jelly bean.

Anyone having problems with wifi tether? I am on mrom 1.3 and jelly bean 4.1.1 and I cannot get it to work. No devices find it. Anyone have this problem?
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the built in wifi tether works fine on every jb rom/kernel ive tried.

simms22 said:
the built in wifi tether works fine on every jb rom/kernel ive tried.
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I keep gettong message to call customer sercice when i try to use ot.

joshtb86 said:
I keep gettong message to call customer sercice when i try to use ot.
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thats your carrier wanting you to pay for the tethering service. yes, they know.

simms22 said:
thats your carrier wanting you to pay for the tethering service. yes, they know.
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Right, but i had no problen with wifi tether on stock rootes 4.0.4. My qiestion is about peoples experiwnce with it onjb, and id they have experienced this or alternatives.

joshtb86 said:
Right, but i had no problen with wifi tether on stock rootes 4.0.4. My qiestion is about peoples experiwnce with it onjb, and id they have experienced this or alternatives.
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i had no problem for the 2+ years i was tethering and using it as my home internet. then one day a few months ago, i got the same message from tmobile. point is, it only takes one time. it has nothing to do with jelly bean or ics, or gingerbread. now i pay $15 a month to tether and use it as my home internet.

Alright, thanks. I hope that is not the case.
Does anyone else have any other experience after switching to jelly bean? Anyone replicate this problem or have an app that works?
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Also, I have tried wireless tethering, which is based on same open source software.
It says it started tethering with errors and to check the log, which then says that the log doesn't exist and it can't open it. Same error with opengarden tethering.
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i have the same problem
joshtb86 said:
Anyone having problems with wifi tether? I am on mrom 1.3 and jelly bean 4.1.1 and I cannot get it to work. No devices find it. Anyone have this problem?
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my epic 4G has a wifi tether app ( the yallow one ) anyway when i use it to connect my Google Nexus 7" tablet before i update to 4.1.1 it works but after i updated to the latest jelly bean my nexus wont even find the signal anymore,
BTW i tried SVTP WiFi Hotspot and USB Tether - Lite it works but is it safe or does the carrier detect that , thanks

I am on Verizon, and I had a lot of issues when I first moved to jb on 4.1. Originally I used wireless tether app, as I used it on every other version I had. It would not work. I even tried using barnacle from the party site, and same thing.
I finally switched to 4.1.1, and just used the built in tether, and it has been working fine for about 3 weeks now. I never got a message about being to call tech support, but then again this is Verizon and I am not sure who your provider is.
It might be like someone said above about them knowing you are using it, and you need to call to set it up. If that is the case, that sucks.
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Its finding a UA string reporting it as a desktop browser. Download a UA string spoofer for your desktop browser to make it report as a mobile browser.
This thread has good information on the subject: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677490

joshtb86 said:
Anyone having problems with wifi tether? I am on mrom 1.3 and jelly bean 4.1.1 and I cannot get it to work. No devices find it. Anyone have this problem?
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Yup seems like jb broke the app, I can tether with the native app but on Sprint that knocks you off wimax and only leaves you with 3g. I can confirm its a jb thing because its working fine on my wife's evo that is still on 2.3 also worked fine on ICS. Like others it seems to start up fine but my tabblet won't pick it up.
something clever goes here...

After alot of hit and misses I finally got internet access using pdanet, foxfi, and enabling bluetooth network access. It's not the best but it was wiresless and free.
joshtb86 said:
Anyone having problems with wifi tether? I am on mrom 1.3 and jelly bean 4.1.1 and I cannot get it to work. No devices find it. Anyone have this problem?
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joshtb86 said:
Anyone having problems with wifi tether? I am on mrom 1.3 and jelly bean 4.1.1 and I cannot get it to work. No devices find it. Anyone have this problem?
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Same thing unable to tether since jellybean update to my Xoom.
Only connects via home wifi networks

WiFi Tether

I have looked and searched through this forum and the dev forum and I can't find a fix for my issue. I load up from the store and install ok, give it root permissions set the profile, and it works, turn it off and back on and it doesn't work, seems if I change the profile sometimes it works again but never twice in a row with the same profile.
Any ideas.
I have tried the access control thing thinking that would help but no luck.

Try Clearing data. Use Generic ICS and select routing fix.
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Same deal worked first time then nothing shows up in SSID List.
But just tried the same thing and use the Nexsus cdma/lte one and it works now every time.

Seagrizzly said:
Same deal worked first time then nothing shows up in SSID List.
But just tried the same thing and use the Nexsus cdma/lte one and it works now every time.
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This is how I got mine working, by using the galaxy nexus lte profile. I had trouble at first, but it's worked fine ever since I selected that profile.

omg, I've been trying to make wifi tethering work all night. Did as bluebeast suggested using the nexus profile and it works perfectly! thx

Seagrizzly said:
Same deal worked first time then nothing shows up in SSID List.
But just tried the same thing and use the Nexsus cdma/lte one and it works now every time.
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I am using the Samsung Galaxy S3 profile on mine. I found that it works the same as a hidden SSID. I was able to successfully connect from my laptop, even though the SSID did not show in the available networks list. I actually prefer this, as I believe it makes my tethering more secure. Now that I've saved the profile, my laptop & other devices connect automatically.
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I actually prefer this, as I believe it makes my tethering more secure
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Sadly, having a hidden SSID is really only going to keep the old ladies out. much in the same way I like to believe having MAC address filtering makes me secure. Depending on where and how you use it though is everything.

That's true, but it is the first layer of additional security.
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I'm kinda confused how guys you all got the tethering too work. Do I have too download something from the play store?
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shakim24 said:
I'm kinda confused how guys you all got the tethering too work. Do I have too download something from the play store?
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WiFi Tether is the app I use. Look for qbking77 sticky thread in Android Development for his how-to video.
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[Q] Is it possible to use wifi tether and 4G at the same time?

Is it possible to use wifi tether and 4G at the same time?
It seems like everytime I turn on my wifi tether, the phone downgrades to 3G?
I'm just using the stock wifi tether feature on AOKP Build 4.

The only wifi tether I have gotten to work properly on all roms is wireless tether for root users (its the yellow one) free on marketplace.
If it is still not working, change your profile in wifi tether app to galaxy nexus.
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Bannjio said:
The only wifi tether I have gotten to work properly on all roms is wireless tether for root users (its the yellow one) free on marketplace.
If it is still not working, change your profile in wifi tether app to galaxy nexus.
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Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
EDIT: Found direct link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Hmm, I can't see the SSID from my laptop? I've tried using the Galaxy Nexus CDMA profile as well without success?
Also tried rebooting the phone?
The stock AOKP wifi tether still works fine, albeit in 3G

Neo3D said:
Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
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Google it, you'll find a link to be able to download it and sideload. Sprint blocks free tether apps on the market. You may also be able to get it from PC playstore and then to your phone, but finding it on Google and then sideloading is much simpler
We are legion, for we are many.
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Neo3D said:
Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
EDIT: Found direct link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Hmm, I can't see the SSID from my laptop? I've tried using the Galaxy Nexus CDMA profile as well without success?
Also tried rebooting the phone?
The stock AOKP wifi tether still shows up though?
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You have to change something from auto to wext or adhoc
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Neo3D said:
Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
EDIT: Found direct link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Hmm, I can't see the SSID from my laptop? I've tried using the Galaxy Nexus CDMA profile as well without success?
Also tried rebooting the phone?
The stock AOKP wifi tether still works fine, albeit in 3G
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Hi again, sorry I totally derped it up on the name of the app. The one you found is by same developer but not the same app...I dunno haha. Either way, here is the link to the app I was originally talking about.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m=organic&utm_term=wifi+tether+for+root+users
Remember the galaxy nexus profile if doesn't work.
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Bannjio said:
Hi again, sorry I totally derped it up on the name of the app. The one you found is by same developer but not the same app...I dunno haha. Either way, here is the link to the app I was originally talking about.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m=organic&utm_term=wifi+tether+for+root+users
Remember the galaxy nexus profile if doesn't work.
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That one worked! Thank you! I had to change my profile to Galaxy Nexus and left everything else default.

No problem, glad I could help. Had the exact same issue before haha =)
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What about USB tethering?
It appears that the instant you select a tether option 4g disconnects. This solution works for wifi (as i am submitting this post using it now), but using any of the AOSP ROMs appears to have the 4g tethering drop off issue.
Ultimately if I can't find something I'll just give in and spend the $$ on a usb wifi adapter.

Ghost Donwloaded Files (Android 4.3)

LS,
Last week I had a Samsung Expert @ Best Buy to upgrade my I-747 to Android 4.3. The phone is working perfect since then, even the battery drain is NOT an issue, in fact I noticed that battery last longer now. Even the good performance so far, I have 2 issues:
Each time my S3 connects to wifi, I get a notification of 2 particular files DOWNLOAD COMPLETE however these PDF files were donwloaded months ago. I clear the notification area, but when I switch from 4G to wifi or visa versa, I get the notifications back.
I'm unable to activate hotspot
Any ideas how to solve this...?

Try clearing the cache of download manager.....that usually fixes those problems.....as for the WiFi thing you may need to be rooted and use a third party hotspot app
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@CrazyMonkey: Clearing the Download Manager helped solve the issue; I didn't think about that :cyclops: :good:
As for the hotspot, the stock "Tethering and portable hotspot" never worked, so I downloaded a widget from Sharp Communications (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sharp_eu.ste.wifihotspot) and hotspot worked with no problem.
Since the upgrade to 4.3, when I turn on the widget, I get the same error as the stock is giving me "Mobile data is not available or invalid SIM".
crazymonkey05 said:
Try clearing the cache of download manager.....that usually fixes those problems.....as for the WiFi thing you may need to be rooted and use a third party hotspot app
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Are you rooted?
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I dont know
It's an AT&T (I-747) unlocked device.
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Are you rooted?
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Then you probably ain't rooted......here is a good guide to start you out http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/beginner/newbies-guide-to-rooting/
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aldana said:
@CrazyMonkey: Clearing the Download Manager helped solve the issue; I didn't think about that :cyclops: :good:
As for the hotspot, the stock "Tethering and portable hotspot" never worked, so I downloaded a widget from Sharp Communications (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sharp_eu.ste.wifihotspot) and hotspot worked with no problem.
Since the upgrade to 4.3, when I turn on the widget, I get the same error as the stock is giving me "Mobile data is not available or invalid SIM".
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Try using Bluetooth tethering. Mine wouldn't connect at all until I switched to Bluetooth tethering.
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Well carriers try to get every penny they can from you....I don't know about the s3 as mine is not in active service....but on most phones tethering needs to be bought from a carrier unless you root the device
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