I was wondering is there a wifi Tether app for Jelly Bean that I could use to use my Galaxy Nexus as a wifi hotspot? If so let me know, thanks Guys
Android built-in wifi tethering works fine
No stinkin' app needed! It's built in!
I bet he is looking for one that will allow him to go somewhat undetected. Search the Play Store.
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To answer your question Sprint has blocked the calls to wifi tether from 3rd party apps....for now.
Posted this on another site but was not able to get help.
Let me start by saying that I am rooted but on stock rom.
I'll try and explain the best I can.
Yesterday I went to use Opera and noticed that it went to a white screen and never loaded Opera. Tried it about 5 times and the same thing nothing. Tried with wifi on and off. Used the stock browser and it works fine.
So I scrolled through my screens and noticed that my Engadget widget shows "data not available". i deleted the widget and added it back, again same message.
Went into settings and my Mobile Data is still checked. Data usage shows 45.95MB used so far. So I do not believe it hit a data limit and shut it off.
I have no idea what to try. Any help would be appreciated.
You should post this is the q&a forum. Not the galaxy s3 general.
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i wanted the galaxy siii forums since it is the only android debice i am haveing a problem on.
my other android devices works fine.
antonio8 said:
i wanted the galaxy siii forums since it is the only android debice i am haveing a problem on.
my other android devices works fine.
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I think he means post it in Galaxy S III Q&A and not general.
Did you try a reboot and do you have any data related apps installed such as Juice Defender?
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I think he means post it in Galaxy S III Q&A and not general.
Did you try a reboot and do you have any data related apps installed such as Juice Defender?
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Ok. Is there a way to move this there?
Tried rebooting and uninstalling and reinstalling apps.
No Juice Defender.
got the opera fixed from advise on the other site.
engadget widget doesn't work still but thats o.k.
i had to go into manage app and clear data.
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Authentication Error Occured when connecting to Wifi on the Galaxy Note II. Has anyone got the same issue? The Wifi was connecting till yesterday with the same authentication information. I am not sure what happened today. I went to a friends place where I had used Wifi before and it gave the same error. All other devices work just fine. I got the device on Nov 9. Not sure what to do now.
I have the same problem with Omega 8.0 ROM(4.1.2) earlier everything was working fine.
Most of the people do not notice it because it happens only with WPA-PSK & WPA-PSK2.
Try setting WEP on your router and everything will work just fine.
If you find any other solution please share it here.
Go a bit closer to your router.. it will connect.
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sanchitgrover said:
Go a bit closer to your router.. it will connect.
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I want to bring this back to life for only a moment if anyone cares.
I recently had this problem with my Galaxy Note 10.1 at my home. Nothing had been altered on the router, and I had not made any changes to the settings in my stock Note 10.1
First moving closer to the router is not a solution to this problem. I was an inch away from the router and no matter what I tried...restarting, turning wifi on off, re-inputting the correct password, removing apps... everything short of a factory reset. (Because that is the simplest solution when you cannot find a solution)
I also had this happen the day before to my old Samsung Vibrant (not stock, Rooted and Custom Jelly Bean Rom).
I did find a solution and I will give that in a second.
To the original poster I have to ask a question, on both of my devices I had recently installed a bunch of kid games one in particular that I think may have caused the problem was an app called Kid Mode. Did you happen to install this app too?
SOLUTION
Forget the network in the wifi settings, and then try logging in with the Wrong password! It will not log in, but will reset the device to try to actually connect.
Login with the correct password!! And like magic you will be connected once again.
If you too installed kid mode or perhaps an app that becomes the default launcher instead of whatever launcher your using this could be the cause...but I do not know why.
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This issue probably requires Developer actions to be solved … anyway I’m posting on General section cause it’s not a properly developer thread …
Since Android 4.1.2 there’s a problem in tethering for all people that has a carrier plan that doesn’t include Tethering. I’m on Vodafone Italy with “mobile internet” plan (2GB/month). I have never had problem with tethering my data connection from my phone to a laptop or tablet but starting from Android 4.1.2 upgrade I noticed that when I activate built in wifi hotspot the APN is automatically and secretly changed from the default one (mobile.vodafone.it) to a new one (web.omnitel.it) that charges my bill with additional costs … It happened to me in the past using branded phone with branded firmware, but after rooting and switching to CyanogeMod firmware the problem was solved … now I’m on an unlocked Galaxy Nexus with CM or others custom ROM …
On 4.1.2 I bypassed this problem using dedicated app “Wifi Tether for Root”, but now on 4.2.1 also this app doesn’t work anymore (ok this is another issue, here you can find more details).
Well … rather bad … I did a lot of research on the web, and here is the most interesting thing I found:
A person working for Roger carrier stated this (see original thread and full post here ):
Android 4.1.2 introduced that ability (and requirement) for Android devices to properly flag when data is for tethering purposes. This is the first time this has been used in a vanilla release of Android.
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For everyone frustrated by this update to Android: Android respecting a carrier's request to know if data is for a tethered device IS NOT A BUG. IT IS A FEATURE. It's not a feature for users like you and me, it's a feature for manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, so they can in turn build devices that carriers can have more control over.
So, to be clear, THIS IS NOT A BUG. Google INTENDED to respect carrier tethering rules.
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So, can someone confirm this behavior? Is there some Developer that can intercept the section of Android OS code that apply this flag to the data download and find the way to avoid this annoying issue??
I want to tether again without pay additional money! I’m paying for 2GB/month! What do you care, Vodafone, how I use it??
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: SOLVED!
After some time someone found a solution, at least for all users with ROOT:
Here is the solution script
Here is a method to setup the script on boot
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I don't know, AT&T doesn't do this for me.
Can you manually change the APN when the hotspot is turned on?
Hm, never had this happen when I tether my N7 to my GNex, and i'm on a prepaid-card (where something like this would be more likely to occur than on a contract).
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I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
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akira02rex said:
I don't know, AT&T doesn't do this for me.
Can you manually change the APN when the hotspot is turned on?
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I can't edit the APN cause I can't see it! After few minutes I'm tethering I get an SMS from Vodafone that says: we remember you that your plan doesn't include data connection using APN web.omnitel.it ... And then if I check my bill detail I can verify a row reporting connection with this APN and additional amount and connection time
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I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
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Same story for me.
Install Chrome or Firefox on your PC, download the User Agent Switcher add-on for it. and change your user agent to googlebot or ipad. That's what I do to bypass Tmobile.
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Install Chrome or Firefox on your PC, download the User Agent Switcher add-on for it. and change your user agent to googlebot or ipad. That's what I do to bypass Tmobile.
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I really don't think it's a user agent issue, I get same problem also connecting an Android tablet independently from the browser ...
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I'm on Verizon and running 4.2.1. I tried to tether to a tablet the other day using Open Garden, WiFi Tether for Root, and Barnacle and I kept getting errors on each app and then they'd FC.
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I tether my N7 to my g'nex regularly and have no problems from T-Mobile.
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I'm on Verizon and running 4.2.1. I tried to tether to a tablet the other day using Open Garden, WiFi Tether for Root, and Barnacle and I kept getting errors on each app and then they'd FC.
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Have you tried also the built in tether?
About "Wifi Tether for Root" on Android 4.2 according to some post on the discussion I lnked in the OP:
The application will attempt to mount the file system /system write (rw) to copy the binary file but with Android 4.2 does not work anymore the command "mount -o remount, rw / system"
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I don't know if this information can help some developer here to suggest a solution to "Wifi Tether for Root" developers ...
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Does the built in tether report to Verizon? I'm not trying to get hit with any more fees than they already charge.
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I thought the FCC already ruled that Verizon cannot charge extra for tethering (unless you go over your data limit of course).
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I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
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Can you tell me how you are doing this please? Is root required on your Gnex? The fact that you are on 4.2.1 may answer that question. My non-rooted gnex is only on 4.1.1 and doesn't seem to have an update available.
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furius said:
This issue probably requires Developer actions to be solved … anyway I’m posting on General section cause it’s not a properly developer thread …
Since Android 4.1.2 there’s a problem in tethering for all people that has a carrier plan that doesn’t include Tethering.
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I don't pay for tethering on my T-mobile US plan but tethering never stopped working since 4.0 versions all the way now to 4.2.1 takju.
I have a pre-pay plan, so the carrier is not able to charge me anything extra, all they could do is shut off my data plan or tethering, which they never did.
Edit: I'm not rooted in version 4.2.1. I was rooted in some of the previous versions, but can't remember which ones.
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Does the built in tether report to Verizon? I'm not trying to get hit with any more fees than they already charge.
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No.
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I thought the FCC already ruled that Verizon cannot charge extra for tethering (unless you go over your data limit of course)
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^^This guy pays attention. Gold Star.
mrstarzan said:
Can you tell me how you are doing this please? Is root required on your Gnex? The fact that you are on 4.2.1 may answer that question. My non-rooted gnex is only on 4.1.1 and doesn't seem to have an update available.
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furius said:
So, can someone confirm this behavior? Is there some Developer that can intercept the section of Android OS code that apply this flag to the data download and find the way to avoid this annoying issue??
I want to tether again without pay additional money! I’m paying for 2GB/month! What do you care, Vodafone, how I use it??
Thanks in advance!
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Ciao Furius!
I think I'm in the same situation as you with Vodafone Italy :silly:
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 (so Android 4.1.2) with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and can't get the wi-fi thetering work: all seems ok, other devices can see and connect to the hot-spot, but can't get any data from it...
I thought it was some problems with the nightly builds of CM, but other people are reporting that wi-fi tethering is correctly working.
Now I read your message while searching some information about the Galaxy Nexus (my Galaxy S2 developed a faulty loudspeaker, and I'm considering to get it repaired under warranty then sell it and buy a Galaxy Nexus, I've found it at 269€) and maybe we have the same problem, but I've got Vodafone to lock the web.omnitel.it APN, to prevent costly surprises...
I think problems arise with operators that make distinctions between different kinds of APN (like Vodafone Italy with web.omnitel.it and mobile.vodafone.it) and not with the ones that don't care about the APN you use (to my knowledge, TIM Italy doesn't care about the APN you use)
I'll keep an eye on this topic and let you know if I find some news!
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Ciao Furius!
I think I'm in the same situation as you with Vodafone Italy :silly:
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 (so Android 4.1.2) with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and can't get the wi-fi thetering work: all seems ok, other devices can see and connect to the hot-spot, but can't get any data from it...
I thought it was some problems with the nightly builds of CM, but other people are reporting that wi-fi tethering is correctly working.
Now I read your message while searching some information about the Galaxy Nexus (my Galaxy S2 developed a faulty loudspeaker, and I'm considering to get it repaired under warranty then sell it and buy a Galaxy Nexus, I've found it at 269€) and maybe we have the same problem, but I've got Vodafone to lock the web.omnitel.it APN, to prevent costly surprises...
I think problems arise with operators that make distinctions between different kinds of APN (like Vodafone Italy with web.omnitel.it and mobile.vodafone.it) and not with the ones that don't care about the APN you use (to my knowledge, TIM Italy doesn't care about the APN you use)
I'll keep an eye on this topic and let you know if I find some news!
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With Vodafone Italy, even if you force the "mobile.vodafone.it" APN, the one for the mobile phone navigation, you will be charged for tethering, using the 4.2.1 native tethering.
See this post for more detail.
BTW, we have to find where google added the "flagging" feature, in the native tethering application.
Do someone have any idea where to find it?
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OK ...
It seems that we ( Italian Vodafone users) are the only "sfigati" affected by this issue! Really sad ...
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i got a sprint phone with a bad esn and was not activated from online i am just using this as a tablet for my car. the activation is quite annoying.
does anyone know which files i use to remove to disable this from happening
/system/app/sprintadroidextension.apk is not there or removed
/system/app/DeviceManagement.apk is not there or removed
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Well there is at least a temporary fix until the phone is rebooted...Pull down the notification bar and long press on the Activation notification, then just click on clear data. This will clear it out till the phone is rebooted. Hope that helps.