For Rooted Phones Only!!!
Confirmed working on my Tmobile Samsung Galaxy note 2 ! No need To change the UA string with the browser or use a VPN on the computer!
Instructions At:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33453910#post33453910
PS: Buy This man His Coffee WarlockW
I wasn't able to get USB tethering to work. I froze the tethering provision app, and the settings FC. I tried activating tethering via widget, and it won't turn on.
For me, only wifi tethering works.
Whoever got this to work please explain what settings you use for wifi tethering app to work please
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Alright guys finally got this working on my Note 2.....
If you need the wifi tether then follow this...
First what you need to do is Flash XquiziT N2 Rom v3 and make sure you select wanam 15 toggle instead of stock toggle during installation . you might wanna know why this Rom, Because it has Wanam's 15 Statusbar Toggle that has HotSpot toggle.
Second the Replace the APN setting Follow this LINK
and once you replace the APN setting Reboot and use the hotspot toggle under notification and ENJOY. FYI i have the unlimited data plan.
I tried the APN changer with rooted stock Rom and it didn't work only XquiziT Rom w15 toggle and APN changer worked for me...
Finally i would like to Thank nightfox11 for posting it here and WarlockW for making the APN Changer
Once I deleted the apns, and restored the xml file in the OP, I was able to activate tethering using this widget: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo
nightfox11 said:
For Rooted Phones Only!!!
Confirmed working on my Tmobile Samsung Galaxy note 2 ! No need To change the UA string with the browser or use a VPN on the computer!
Instructions At:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33453910#post33453910
PS: Buy This man His Coffee WarlockW
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I've had no luck with wifi tether, what settings and app have you used? Also does the tethering provision app need to be frozen?
akpirani83 said:
I've had no luck with wifi tether, what settings and app have you used? Also does the tethering provision app need to be frozen?
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I followed the directions in the OP, then used a widget to activate wifi tethering. the tethering provision app does not need to be frozen, however, if you try to turn on tethering via the settings menu, it will undo the hack. You will have to delete your apns, and restore again.
If you freeze the tethering provision app, the settings menu will force close when trying to activate tethering. This will prevent it from undoing the hack.
Native USB tethering does not work; but proxying through ADB works (it has always worked).
that's all there is to it.
mha1021 said:
Alright guys finally got this working on my Note 2.....
If you need the wifi tether then follow this...
First what you need to do is Flash XquiziT N2 Rom v3 and make sure you select wanam 15 toggle instead of stock toggle during installation . you might wanna know why this Rom, Because it has Wanam's 15 Statusbar Toggle that has HotSpot toggle.
Second the Replace the APN setting Follow this LINK
and once you replace the APN setting Reboot and use the hotspot toggle under notification and ENJOY. FYI i have the unlimited data plan.
I tried the APN changer with rooted stock Rom and it didn't work only XquiziT Rom w15 toggle and APN changer worked for me...
Finally i would like to Thank nightfox11 for posting it here and WarlockW for making the APN Changer
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confirmed it works and like a charm
any chance all this can be built into a rom package?
MattZTexasu said:
Once I deleted the apns, and restored the xml file in the OP, I was able to activate tethering using this widget: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo
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This is confirmed working!! I have STOCK JB rom, rooted with this Fix applied. I tried using Wifi Tether and Barnacle but those did not work! Using the widget linked in the quote (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo) I got wifi tethering working no problem!! Super Sweet!!!
Work flawless . I guest TMO will get mad now :silly:
Working here also. Used 15 toggles in [UVLJ1][28 Oct] XquiziT N2 Rom v3 to turn on the Hotspot. Did not have to mess with APN's, etc.
Oh wow I replaced the APNs last night and was using some random widgets from the market to turn the Hotspot on. I would be able to connect to the Hotspot but the pages wouldn't load up. Just kept timing out. I was already about to flash the Xquizit rom but then decided to just try the widget being talked about in this thread, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo. And holy crap it solved my problems. Tethering is up and running. Tmobile can suck on that!
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Oh wow I replaced the APNs last night and was using some random widgets from the market to turn the Hotspot on. I would be able to connect to the Hotspot but the pages wouldn't load up. Just kept timing out. I was already about to flash the Xquizit rom but then decided to just try the widget being talked about in this thread, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.achmyr.android.froyo. And holy crap it solved my problems. Tethering is up and running. Tmobile can suck on that!
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so are you on the stock t-mobile rom and rooted? I don't want to change my rom all i want to do is root so i can tether.
Im getting a " type network security key" when I try to connect what kind of security Key is it asking about?
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Im getting a " typed network security key" when I try to connect what kind of security Key is it asking about?
windctyaudi said:
so are you on the stock t-mobile rom and rooted? I don't want to change my rom all i want to do is root so i can tether.
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Yup, just rooted using mskip's note II tool and then APN replacement trick. And as everyone says, do NOT try turning tethering on through the settings. Use a 3rd party tethering widget (link in the previous post). Let us know if it works out for ya!
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laafiera said:
Im getting a " type network security key" when I try to connect what kind of security Key is it asking about?
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Im getting a " typed network security key" when I try to connect what kind of security Key is it asking about?
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It sounds like your regular Hotspot password. After you turn tethering on with a widget, go into the tethering app, select 'configure' and you can either change the network key/password to whatever you'd like or make it an open network
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It did work but for one day i turned it on the next day and got the messege from tmobile
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Hi everyone, long time lurker finally deciding to register. Does anyone know a way to get tethering enabled on an unlocked/rooted T-mobile Note 2 on the Straight Talk network with an ATT sim? I will eventually get back on T-mobile $30 plan, but I want to wait for the 1900 spectrum to arrive in my city. Thanks for your help.
dami00976 said:
It did work but for one day i turned it on the next day and got the messege from tmobile
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What message did you get from them
using FrostyJB wifi hotspot no problem.
havent tested USB tether yet
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Just got my Galaxy S3 today and upgraded from mytouch 4g, im on t-mobile's 4g prepaid plan with unlimted everything (5gig 4g data). on my mytouch i didnt need to pay for tethering service but now im trying to connect my itouch to my wifi hotspot on the s3 and it doesnt work.....would anyone happen to know a workaround or fix for this??
p.s. im not paying tmobile for tethering service
Thanks all
Its working for me. I thought the 5GB plan included the T-Mobile HotSpot app, the guy at the store this morning offered me a 2GB plan for $20 or a $35 5GB plan with tethering.
Thinking you probably need root.
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I do have the app it's just that when I turn it on and connect with another device it redirects to a page that tells me I need to add the service from T-Mobile...I have been skeptical about rooting as I've never done it before, can anyone confirm that this will solve my problem??
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I do have the app it's just that when I turn it on and connect with another device it redirects to a page that tells me I need to add the service from T-Mobile...I have been skeptical about rooting as I've never done it before, can anyone confirm that this will solve my problem??
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That sucks. More than likely requires root. Im sure there is a work around.. Thats a big option for me when i take my Transformer prime out and about..
1SiK1500 said:
That sucks. More than likely requires root. Im sure there is a work around.. Thats a big option for me when i take my Transformer prime out and about..
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i know right...guess ill just wait for an easy root guide to surface, i only use it for streaming music in my car from my itouch (got a killer system ) ..off topic; are there any adverse affects to rooting, besides voiding warranty, like will i still be able to access play store and download/use all apps like usual?
Try making a new apn using epc.tmobile.com and name it whatever
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Well I just rooted my S3 and I still have no free wi-fi tether SUCKS!
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If you have root, simply download this apk and install it to your rooted Galaxy s3. Once its installed, go to the settings in the app and select "generic ics-profile".
Tethering will now work. Please remember to click the thanks button :good:
falafelfro said:
If you have root, simply download this apk and install it to your rooted Galaxy s3. Once its installed, go to the settings in the app and select "generic ics-profile".
Tethering will now work. Please remember to click the thanks button :good:
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Well thank you so much that worked
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Nice, thanks!
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dcmtnbkr said:
Try making a new apn using epc.tmobile.com and name it whatever
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tried this and i still get redirected to the t-mobile hotspot offer page after connecting with another phone
To get wifi-tethering working without T-Mobile's silly fee, try my method listed earlier in this thread. It requires root, but works!
falafelfro said:
If you have root, simply download this apk and install it to your rooted Galaxy s3. Once its installed, go to the settings in the app and select "generic ics-profile".
Tethering will now work. Please remember to click the thanks button :good:
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This worked for me. I had downloaded the wifi tether w/ root, but I couldn't get it to work off the bat. The missing thing was changing the profile to "generic ics-profile". Using a stock rooted Tmobile SGS3 T999.
falafelfro said:
If you have root, simply download this apk and install it to your rooted Galaxy s3. Once its installed, go to the settings in the app and select "generic ics-profile".
Tethering will now work. Please remember to click the thanks button :good:
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My GSIII is rooted and running FreeGS3 R3 ROM...I tried that APK and changed it to generic ICS and I still get the Tmobile error page saying I need to add tethering to my account. Any ideas?
Thanks! It works!!:good::good:
tmonoobie said:
My GSIII is rooted and running FreeGS3 R3 ROM...I tried that APK and changed it to generic ICS and I still get the Tmobile error page saying I need to add tethering to my account. Any ideas?
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Try using Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM)
I'm having the same problem. I keep getting redirected to that tmobile webpage. I'm using wifi tether.
Tried fox fi but it doesn't even connect fully.
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u need to disguise yourself so to speak
circuit.007 said:
I'm having the same problem. I keep getting redirected to that tmobile webpage. I'm using wifi tether.
Tried fox fi but it doesn't even connect fully.
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You have to change your user agent on the PC side. I reccomend Firefox with the add on called "user agent switcher". No matter what don't use internet explorer, immediate giveaway.
Here's my current one as an example:
Mozilla/5.0 Linux U Android 4.0.4 en-us Galaxy Nexus Build/IMM76I CyanogenMod-9 AppleWebKit/534.30 KHTML, like Gecko Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/534.30
Here an example of what will get ur ass redirected to the tmo up sell page:
IE 7 ? Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 7.0; Windows NT 5.1; .NET CLR 1.1.4322; .NET CLR 2.0.50727; .NET CLR 3.0.04506.30)2011-10-16 20:20:09
Hope this helps
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If all else fails you could also use PdaNet and use the "hide tether usage" option.
Try using Firefox. Works for me even when Chrome redirects.
I know most of us love to root and be able to flash great many roms but some great dev. but these rom do comes with great many bugs....
People root and flash roms for many great reasons, one of them is wifi tether? well I was in hunt for something like that.....I came across FOXFI
It's a wifi hotspot app for your unrooted phone.
Please check it on your phone and see if its work.....download the free version from the Apps Store or Apps Market...
btwn I've ordered my Note 2, just waiting to get it.
enjoy.
loaferkan said:
I know most of us love to root and be able to flash great many roms but some great dev. but these rom do comes with great many bugs....
People root and flash roms for many great reasons, one of them is wifi tether? well I was in hunt for something like that.....I came across FOXFI
It's a wifi hotspot app for your unrooted phone.
Please check it on your phone and see if its work.....download the free version from the Apps Store or Apps Market...
btwn I've ordered my Note 2, just waiting to get it.
enjoy.
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I can confirmed Foxfi works great. I've been using it for the last couple of days with no problem.
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Doesn't work, Turns on my T-mobile Hotspot and then the connected computer gets redirected to the upsell page
eurohomie said:
Doesn't work, Turns on my T-mobile Hotspot and then the connected computer gets redirected to the upsell page
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You need the apn fix
Foxfi works great, but to do apn fix u need root anyways.
Idk how people are saying foxfi works great on tmobile when the apn is going to be an issue.
Its a hidden apn
Apn backup and restore
Titanium backup pro
Make apn bnr a sys app
Remove ics check
Backup current apn
Find the fixed apn xml
[Try xquizit rom thread]
Then deleat ur apn not the backup
Then restore tue new one u downloaded
Good to go
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Mine works great straight thru the system but im on straight talk now
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prepaidguy9081 said:
You need the apn fix
Foxfi works great, but to do apn fix u need root anyways.
Idk how people are saying foxfi works great on tmobile when the apn is going to be an issue.
Its a hidden apn
Apn backup and restore
Titanium backup pro
Make apn bnr a sys app
Remove ics check
Backup current apn
Find the fixed apn xml
[Try xquizit rom thread]
Then deleat ur apn not the backup
Then restore tue new one u downloaded
Good to go
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Mine works great straight thru the system but im on straight talk now
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Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
ddoug215 said:
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
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Whats your favorite wifi tether app for rooted phones, that's confirmed working.
For those using a windows computer that keep getting rerouted try this:
download ultrasurf (Google it)
Run it and wait till it connects.
Done. Enjoy browsing..
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ddoug215 said:
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
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+1 more, not working.
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Downloaded apn backup and restore. When launching it say apns cannot be backed up or restored on 4.0.
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DMen81 said:
+1 more, not working.
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it doesn't work with T-Mobile, because there is the Mobile Hotspot app...If someone can remove that from the device, I tried it with root but it didn't work...but if you used the international version of your rom....then it works....between International has no wifi calling...in case you either live in the no signal zone, or you are traveling abroad....
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it doesn't work with T-Mobile, because there is the Mobile Hotspot app...If someone can remove that from the device, I tried it with root but it didn't work...but if you used the international version of your rom....then it works....between International has no wifi calling...in case you either live in the no signal zone, or you are traveling abroad....
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That works with MYROM version 2.1 with the APN Fix. I using that combination for the past 2 weeks with no problems.
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Just use the treVee mod (if your rooted) that way you dont have to change or delete your apns and it even comes with a little widget to turn it on and off.
you have to change some of the settings in the app in order to get it to work properly, pm me if u wanna know the settings
easy tether app on the market
download chrome for your laptop/desktop
download user agent chrome extension
change it to a mobile browser
done.
parusia said:
That works with MYROM version 2.1 with the APN Fix. I using that combination for the past 2 weeks with no problems.
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APN FIX? can you please provide more info on this?
thanks.
loaferkan said:
APN FIX? can you please provide more info on this?
thanks.
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PM sent.
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PM sent.
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Where can I find this APN fix? I'm using JEDI X11, but got a text from T-Mobile telling me to add tethering.
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962752
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Hey guys. I just came from using a Galaxy Note 2. Since my school does not have the greatest network available, I like to tether my laptop through my phone. With the Galaxy Note 2, I used the settings in this thread in the Note 2 section to allow me to tether more than the 500mb included with my data plan.
When I got the GS4, those same settings didn't work. I did some tinkering with the settings with this app on my GS4, and I've managed to get it working again.
In order for it to work, I highly recommend using a VPN on your phone so that all data is encrypted, hiding it from T-Mobile's sniffing to see if you're using a desktop browser. I use Private Internet Access to accomplish this, and have had no problems using their app running on my phone while tethering. I'm sure you can use other free alternatives, such as Hotspot Shield VPN, but I prefer PIA.
The settings I'm using are as follows:
Device-Profile: Samsung Galaxy S3
Setup-Method: Hostapd (master)
Wifi Encryption Enabled
Wireless Channel 1
MSS clamping enabled
Routing fix enabled
Disable Wake-Lock enabled (aka, check the box)
You need root access for this to work
I've attached the version of the mod I'm using, I'm using Version 3.2-beta2-modv5 ***Synergized***, which I pulled straight from my Note 2 and installed on my GS4. If you want to download it yourself, the Note 2 post I mentioned above directs here as the place to get the mod.
Step by step instructions:
BE ROOTED.
If you have not updated to the May 7th OTA update, rooting takes about 5 minutes and just a couple clicks. Follow the steps in this post.
If you have updated to the OTA, it's a few more steps. Root the OTA update using the steps here
Install and configure Hotspot Shield VPN, or your VPN service of choice
Download and install the tether mod (either download attached file in OP, or follow the link to download from the other post)
Open tether mod, press menu, settings
Configure the options mentioned in original post
Run your VPN app before starting the tether.
Start tethering
I'm confused, could you post step by step instructions?
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inphamous36 said:
I'm confused, could you post step by step instructions?
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Step by step instructions:
BE ROOTED (I forgot to include that in OP, I've edited it to show that it's needed).
If you have not updated to the May 7th OTA update, rooting takes about 5 minutes and just a couple clicks. Follow the steps in this post.
If you have updated to the OTA, it's a bit more complicated. Root the OTA update using the steps here
Install and configure Hotspot Shield VPN
Download and install the tether mod (either download attached file in OP, or follow the link to download from the other post)
Open tether mod, press menu, settings
Configure the options mentioned in original post
Start tethering
And using this doesn't incur any extra charges from tmobile
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hurrpancakes said:
Step by step instructions:
BE ROOTED (I forgot to include that in OP, I've edited it to show that it's needed)
Install and configure Hotspot Shield VPN
Download and install the tether mod (either download attached file in OP, or follow the link to download from the other post)
Open tether mod, press menu, settings
Configure the options mentioned in original post
Start tethering
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Hey thanks for posting this. As for the VPN - I'm a newbie. How do I configure Hotspotshield? Do I just start protection and that's it?
inphamous36 said:
And using this doesn't incur any extra charges from tmobile
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Nope. I've been using this method since I got my Note 2 in October of last year
glensta said:
Hey thanks for posting this. As for the VPN - I'm a newbie. How do I configure Hotspotshield? Do I just start protection and that's it?
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Yep. Before now, I had only just heard of it, never used it. I gave it a little test run just now, and you're right. Just start protection, then start the tether app, and you're good to go.
hurrpancakes said:
Yep. Before now, I had only just heard of it, never used it. I gave it a little test run just now, and you're right. Just start protection, then start the tether app, and you're good to go.
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Hmmm strange, my Nexus 10 isn't seeing my phone as a tether. I've tried encrypted and not no luck. Anyone else working?
glensta said:
Hmmm strange, my Nexus 10 isn't seeing my phone as a tether. I've tried encrypted and not no luck. Anyone else working?
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Have you made sure to apply every setting mentioned in OP?
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Have you made sure to apply every setting mentioned in OP?
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Lol - I'm tired and kinda lame . Now it works, thanks for your help! :good:
Thanks hurrpancakes, I also use Private Internet Access and this method works 100%. Much appreciated!
Thanks! Works perfectly!
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Okay, so for the hotspot shield VPN, I just have to have that running at the same time as I have the treve mod running? Cause there isn't any settings on that...
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inphamous36 said:
Okay, so for the hotspot shield VPN, I just have to have that running at the same time as I have the treve mod running? Cause there isn't any settings on that...
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Yep, just have the vpn running at the same time as the tether
hurrpancakes said:
Yep, just have the vpn running at the same time as the tether
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Thanks for thr help bro. Downloading a movie now on my tablet. Hopefully it works
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Okay, had it working. Which do I start first the hotspot shield or the mod
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I'll be it works perfectly thanks for the fix now I can use my tablet when I'm out way cool!!
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My client is unable to authenticate with wifi encryption on...
Lolento said:
My client is unable to authenticate with wifi encryption on...
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Does it work normally without encryption? Are you putting in the password properly?
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Lolento said:
My client is unable to authenticate with wifi encryption on...
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You have to restart your phone after setting up everything. I had the same exact problem before restarting my S4. Probably should be in the step by step
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Does it work normally without encryption? Are you putting in the password properly?
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Yes, without encryption connects fine but the wifi logo on my nexus 7 is grey not blue but i can conn3ct to the inernet and yes password is right
Lemme try restart
R u guys using stock rooted roms?
EDIT - restart fixes it
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So it seems that I need to restart my phone every single time I need to use Wifi Tether with encryption, is everybody experiencing this as well?
Hi guys Ive been using wifi tether for root. Im on T-mobile's unlimited 4g network. For some reason I started getting the T-mobile message saying I don't have hotspot and I got a text saying I have reached my 500mb hotspot limit. Anyone getting this too? Maybe a fix?
I got that today, idk whats going on I use the wifi tether but not the hotspot
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So has anyone found a solution for this, would really appreciate the help.
angelr429 said:
I got that today, idk whats going on I use the wifi tether but not the hotspot
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Hotspot = tether - no difference.
The reference to the 500mb limit is new - but have they throttled you yet? If not, just keep on trucking.
If they have, you might consider trying one of the custom ROM's that have native tethering build in. Or, maybe first try the APN Backup and Restore App. It has a modified APN that has worked well for me on the Stock ROM.
angelr429 said:
I got that today, idk whats going on I use the wifi tether but not the hotspot
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Got it yesterday as well using custom rom with tether built in and hotspot shield vpn app. Did T-Mobile find the loophole?
What I meant was that I was using the "wifi tether for root users" app and not the stock "t mobile hotspot" I know hotspot and tether is the same thing lol
Anyways.. today it said I hit my limit of 500MB and ive never used the stock hotspot app just the "wifi for root users"
So now I dont have wifi in my laptop and I have homework to turn in
Just to let you know I used cyanogenmod which has wifi tethering built in and thats when I hit the limit
What do you mean APN? how do I do that? Much help would be appreciated
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angelr429 said:
What I meant was that I was using the "wifi tether for root users" app and not the stock "t mobile hotspot" I know hotspot and tether is the same thing lol
Anyways.. today it said I hit my limit of 500MB and ive never used the stock hotspot app just the "wifi for root users"
So now I dont have wifi in my laptop and I have homework to turn in
Just to let you know I used cyanogenmod which has wifi tethering built in and thats when I hit the limit
What do you mean APN? how do I do that? Much help would be appreciated
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He/she is talking about this app. But "NOTE: Starting with Android 4.0/ICS, 3rd Party apps don't have access to write APN settings, hence this app no longer works for restoring APN backups as a normal app. You can convert it to a System app using Titanium Backup on a rooted phone and use. Instructions:
- Open Titanium Backup
- Go to backup/restore tab
- Find APN Backup & Restore on the list
- Long press on the app when you find it
- Select Convert to system app
- Open APN Backup & Restore
- Click menu and disable ICS check
But... @gaww I really don't see how this can help. How would one use a "modified APN" if no backup is created. The app is only a backup/restore app if im not mistaken...
I say we both use it and see if that can fix the problem?
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C.Sweat said:
He/she is talking about this app. But "NOTE: Starting with Android 4.0/ICS, 3rd Party apps don't have access to write APN settings, hence this app no longer works for restoring APN backups as a normal app. You can convert it to a System app using Titanium Backup on a rooted phone and use. Instructions:
- Open Titanium Backup
- Go to backup/restore tab
- Find APN Backup & Restore on the list
- Long press on the app when you find it
- Select Convert to system app
- Open APN Backup & Restore
- Click menu and disable ICS check
But... @gaww I really don't see how this can help. How would one use a "modified APN" if no backup is created. The app is only a backup/restore app if im not mistaken...
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Hey did you try it out? And if you did, did it work?
C.Sweat said:
He/she is talking about this app. But "NOTE: Starting with Android 4.0/ICS, 3rd Party apps don't have access to write APN settings, hence this app no longer works for restoring APN backups as a normal app. You can convert it to a System app using Titanium Backup on a rooted phone and use. Instructions:
- Open Titanium Backup
- Go to backup/restore tab
- Find APN Backup & Restore on the list
- Long press on the app when you find it
- Select Convert to system app
- Open APN Backup & Restore
- Click menu and disable ICS check
But... @gaww I really don't see how this can help. How would one use a "modified APN" if no backup is created. The app is only a backup/restore app if im not mistaken...
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The developer of the app also created a modified APN which need to be downloaded and put in the AppBackupRestore folder after you have installed the app per the above. I recommend backing up the stock APN(s).
https://www.dropbox.com/home?select=T-Mobile-APN.xml
gaww said:
The developer of the app also created a modified APN which need to be downloaded and put in the AppBackupRestore folder after you have installed the app per the above. I recommend backing up the stock APN(s).
https://www.dropbox.com/home?select=T-Mobile-APN.xml
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Hey can it be uploaded somewhere else because its not letting me download it through dropbox or can you email me the apn file?
gaww said:
The developer of the app also created a modified APN which need to be downloaded and put in the AppBackupRestore folder after you have installed the app per the above. I recommend backing up the stock APN(s).
https://www.dropbox.com/home?select=T-Mobile-APN.xml
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Thanks for the help but I also couldn't download it.
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Thanks for the help but I also couldn't download it.
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I wasnt abe to doenload it either I really want to use my hotspot
C.Sweat said:
Thanks for the help but I also couldn't download it.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifycmjfn8j3szfd/T-Mobile-APN.xml
The above link might work now. I tried to simply attach it to my response, but the XDA upload popup said error - invalid file.
gaww said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifycmjfn8j3szfd/T-Mobile-APN.xml
The above link might work now. I tried to simply attach it to my response, but the XDA upload popup said error - invalid file.
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Hey thanks!! Youre the best I will try it out
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Thanks for the help but I also couldn't download it.
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Hey let me now if replacing the the APN with the new one @gaww provided works for the wifi tethering
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gaww said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ifycmjfn8j3szfd/T-Mobile-APN.xml
The above link might work now. I tried to simply attach it to my response, but the XDA upload popup said error - invalid file.
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Does your LTE work with this custom APN?
Don't think so but no way to know. It is an act of God that I even get 4g in western North Carolina - lol.
One more thing. When used with stock ROM, could not turn on tethering with Stock settings - had to install and use Tethering Widget to turn it on and off. I was able to turn it on and off with regular settings on custom ROMs though.
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gaww said:
Don't think so but no way to know. It is an act of God that I even get 4g in western North Carolina - lol.
One more thing. When used with stock ROM, could not turn on tethering with Stock settings - had to install and use Tethering Widget to turn it on and off. I was able to turn it on and off with regular settings on custom ROMs though.
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Didnt work :/ tmobile still blocks the hotspot
I used a VPN and it worked great.
Crxdc said:
I used a VPN and it worked great.
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Can you be more detailed on what you did please.
Crxdc said:
I used a VPN and it worked great.
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Some pages would load, some wouldn't
I rooted my phone then I Installed Wifi tether for root users and Hideman (gives 4 free hours per day of VPN service).
First turn on the Hideman
Second turn on the Wifi tether
third surf the web (do we still say that)
I Verified with the t-mobile data and it all is going toward my unlimited plan instead of the 500mb hotspot they give.
So far I have tried wifi tether router, zip fix to remove provisions, changing apn settings, adding dun to the stock apn, tried wifi tether from the thread here at XDA. And not a damn thing has worked. This is getting ridiculous what other options are there to get around the annoying up sell page?
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Xposed framework and x tether works great for me
Pdanet works great for me . Only through usb . Bluetooth gets detected . Just check the option to hide tether usage in task bar icon
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dmonger11b said:
So far I have tried wifi tether router, zip fix to remove provisions, changing apn settings, adding dun to the stock apn, tried wifi tether from the thread here at XDA. And not a damn thing has worked. This is getting ridiculous what other options are there to get around the annoying up sell page?
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Use Tweaked 3.95 ... you don't have to modify anything
sevenslugs said:
Use Tweaked 3.95 ... you don't have to modify anything
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I am using tweaked 3.95 actually and still getting the up sell page.
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dmonger11b said:
I am using tweaked 3.95 actually and still getting the up sell page.
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What apn is selected?
The normal t-mobile apn is the only one that works if I select the tethering one it automatically switches back to the LTE apn when my data reconnects
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dmonger11b said:
The normal t-mobile apn is the only one that works if I select the tethering one it automatically switches back to the LTE apn when my data reconnects
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if you have Wifi tether router I'd highly suggest emailing Fabio, he helped me out now it works like a charm!
Use no lte apn
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if you have Wifi tether router I'd highly suggest emailing Fabio, he helped me out now it works like a charm!
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Thanks I'll try emailing him. and @sevenslugs whats the name of the APN to try I only have LTE, tether (which doesn't stick) and IMS which I have no idea what that is.
If you are using tweaked you should have a "NoLTE" apn for tethering
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If you are using tweaked you should have a "NoLTE" apn for tethering
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Negative I added the LTE tether apn the other three were pre-installed
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yrcqxu6mraslw5p/Screenshot_2014-11-25-13-40-19.png?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g223blui56oyrmx/Screenshot_2014-11-30-10-00-41.png?dl=0
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I am using tweaked 3.95 actually and still getting the up sell page.
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Can you install xposed framework? Tried X Tether?
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Can you install xposed framework? Tried X Tether?
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Just tried. Unless I am doing something wrong it's not working. I installed the module and everything and since it says there's no UI for it all you do is install and use native tethering or what?
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Just tried. Unless I am doing something wrong it's not working. I installed the module and everything and since it says there's no UI for it all you do is install and use native tethering or what?
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Yeah that's exactly what I did and when I tether it has never reported more than a few mbs and that's steaming Netflix
I'll try next month when my bill renews i might be having the issue since I'm already at the limit
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I'm on Effortless rom and have unlimited tether. Just flash the rom and the SD and tether fix zip. Then, follow the instructions. Go to APN and reset to default and restart your phone. After that, turn on your hotspot and go back to APN and click on the T-mobile Tether APN. Give it a few seconds and it'll automatically switch back to the T-mobile US LTE APN and you should have unlimited tether. You'll have to click on the Tether APN every time you want to tether. This method works for me.
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i might be having the issue since I'm already at the limit
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Ding Ding Ding - winner winner chicken dinner -
THAT is exactly what the problem is and I cant understand why nobody on this website (and on these similar threads) have no clue about this, all suggesting 50 solutions, none of which work cause tmo already turned OFF their hotspot after 5g.
NONE of these suggestions are actual "hotspots", they just reroute, or mask the tethered data so it's not reported. These "fixes" do not fix the fact tmo turned off their hotspot after 5g tether.
Once ur new billing cycle starts, ALL these suggestions will work, but until then, NONE of them will work.
Fortunately for myself, I have an unlocked att N3, and I use the att hotspot (which of course does NOT talk to tmo), so I can tether to my hearts content without jumping thru all these stupid and frustrating hoops that the OP is going thru right now -
So OP, u can keep trying all this crap every month, or simply flash the ATT rom on ur N3, and then turn on the blue att hotspot, (instead of using the metered pink tmo hotspot). Then u will be truly unlimited with no tethering limits -
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Ding Ding Ding - winner winner chicken dinner -
THAT is exactly what the problem is and I cant understand why nobody on this website (and on these similar threads) have no clue about this, all suggesting 50 solutions, none of which work cause tmo already turned OFF their hotspot after 5g.
NONE of these suggestions are actual "hotspots", they just reroute, or mask the tethered data so it's not reported. These "fixes" do not fix the fact tmo turned off their hotspot after 5g tether.
Once ur new billing cycle starts, ALL these suggestions will work, but until then, NONE of them will work.
Fortunately for myself, I have an unlocked att N3, and I use the att hotspot (which of course does NOT talk to tmo), so I can tether to my hearts content without jumping thru all these stupid and frustrating hoops that the OP is going thru right now -
So OP, u can keep trying all this crap every month, or simply flash the ATT rom on ur N3, and then turn on the blue att hotspot, (instead of using the metered pink tmo hotspot). Then u will be truly unlimited with no tethering limits -
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That's not how this works, Its not how any of this works.
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That's not how this works, Its not how any of this works.
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Why would you say something so stupid?
That is EXACTLY how it works, and my billing cycle just ended last week on the 4th, and I used 289.4GB
So how do you explain me getting past tmo's 5g tether limit, month after month, after month !!!