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3uk tethering hack?

My gf is on 3uk but not allowed to tether, are there any workarounds so she doesn't have to pay the stupid price they want to be able to tether?
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I set my GNEX as a wireless access point for my work laptop as the office broadband connection is quite poor. Although I have the all-you-can-eat data plan, tethering isn't post of the package.
I haven't seen any charges for using my phone as a WAP (so far).
I assume they mean Bluetooth or USB tethering to use the phone as a modem.
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Depends on how your carrier chooses to detect tethering, but most root tether apps should work without detection.
Options being:
1) Root and custom ROM, use built-in ICS tethering options
2) Root and install one of many WiFi tether apps
3) Don't root, use something like ClockworkMod Tether and tether over USB.
I should also ask, did she buy the phone from 3uk or unlocked? If the latter, have you tried just using the built-in tethering options in ICS?

The phone is from 3uk, even if your using the phones browser it sometimes comes up saying contract does not allow tethering and won't let u use the browser
That's the main annoyance
I'll root it when i get chance and see if that helps
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rosswaa said:
The phone is from 3uk, even if your using the phones browser it sometimes comes up saying contract does not allow tethering and won't let u use the browser
That's the main annoyance
I'll root it when i get chance and see if that helps
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I'am 3 and have used my phone to tether and have never seen that message or any extra charges. I believe as long as you use it sensible you shouldnt see any additional charges.

I'm on Three and have used my Nexus as a USB modem although I'm only using the £3 unlimited data thing. Used USB for over a gig of data without issue.
I then tried setting my phone as a wireless hotspot and instantly I got the 'modem use is not part of your contract' webpage.
Maybe it's a coincidence, but try using the stock USB modem option in ICS.

Same here. On All You Can Eat...and been tethering for 14 months. Not a peep out of 3uk.
Probs just jinxed myself there. Lol

I get what your saying but the message comes up using just the phones browser, nothing being tethered
Not requesting desktop site or anything
I might root the thing and put aokp on and see if that helps
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rosswaa said:
I get what your saying but the message comes up using just the phones browser, nothing being tethered
Not requesting desktop site or anything
I might root the thing and put aokp on and see if that helps
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did you press on the browser request desktop website? That could trigger "bots" on 3 servers to think that you were using phone and all of the sudden swapped for pc
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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
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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.

[Q] Connect to Ad Hoc Wifi Network?

Anyone know of any way to get the E4GT to connect to an ad hoc network?

Bump
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Bueller?
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GPadraic said:
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Just set up your adhoc and connect. I did it last night.

It wasn't visible in my connection list even though it was running
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It wasn't visible in my connection list even though it was running
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It is possible that you set it to hidden... What OS are you using?
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Windows 7
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I confirmed that the network isn't hidden -- I can see it from other computers but not from my phone. Any ideas?

GPadraic said:
I confirmed that the network isn't hidden -- I can see it from other computers but not from my phone. Any ideas?
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This is the best I can do for you.
http://www.kombitz.com/2009/02/09/windows-7-how-to-create-an-ad-hoc-network/
Also, check your security settings. Some devices will not see a wireless network with security settings it can't support.

Rarely, because it's an international thing, channel settings can also prevent discovery. Just something to think about. Not that it should be an issue but may want to double check.

graydiggy said:
This is the best I can do for you.
http://www.kombitz.com/2009/02/09/windows-7-how-to-create-an-ad-hoc-network/
Also, check your security settings. Some devices will not see a wireless network with security settings it can't support.
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Thanks -- I mean I can get the network going, just can't discover it on the phone. No dice even when I set it security to open. Is this just not destined to happen?

GPadraic said:
Thanks -- I mean I can get the network going, just can't discover it on the phone. No dice even when I set it security to open. Is this just not destined to happen?
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I honestly don't understand why it won't work... I have not had any issues with it.
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Android has issues with ad hoc sometimes. Certain devices like the Kindle fire can only use infrastructure based wifi due to the chipset used and/or the drivers included. Infrastructure mode is a more robust and stable network vs ad hoc too. I get about an extra 20' in range on infrastructure vs ad hoc. On infrastructure I can cover my entire 3600 sqft house with 1 access point getting 2-3 bars at the farthest end of the house, with ad hoc the back side of my house gets very weak or no signal at all. If your router/hotspot is capable I'd recommend settinf it up in infrastructure mode with the same ssid and security key (if you use one) and go from there
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Thanks but I'm looking at basically sharing my wired internet connection from my windows 7 laptop at work to my phone because reception is so shoddy. Tried connectify which didn't work, and I can get an ad hoc network running on my computer just can't see it with me phone
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GPadraic said:
Thanks but I'm looking at basically sharing my wired internet connection from my windows 7 laptop at work to my phone because reception is so shoddy. Tried connectify which didn't work, and I can get an ad hoc network running on my computer just can't see it with me phone
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Is it a work pc? If so, they may have a blocker of sorts. I worked at EA Games and could never connect to any of the test laptops via ad hoc. Even using third party. But, I could come home and connect with no problem.
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No there's no blockers of any kind
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GPadraic said:
No there's no blockers of any kind
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Well idk what else to say. Sorry...
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You said your phone's reception sucks at work. I'm sure someone will chime in if I'm wrong. Are you trying to get better data connection or phone connection? If phone, piggybacking off a router or PC won't help you to make calls if you can't now, unless you're using some form of voip on the phone. The SMS and phone voice run on the same line (I think). If you put the phone into airplane mode, but turned on wifi, you wouldn't receive calls or text. You'd only be able to do data. You have to be on a sprint tower to use the phone part.
Also, if you want your phone to get on adhoc and you can't now, you need a modified wpa_supplicant file for this phone. I don't know how to mod the file but a simple file swap and reboot would do it. At least that's how I did it with my original sprint galaxy 7" tab.

oscarthegrouch said:
You said your phone's reception sucks at work. I'm sure someone will chime in if I'm wrong. Are you trying to get better data connection or phone connection? If phone, piggybacking off a router or PC won't help you to make calls if you can't now, unless you're using some form of voip on the phone. The SMS and phone voice run on the same line (I think). If you put the phone into airplane mode, but turned on wifi, you wouldn't receive calls or text. You'd only be able to do data. You have to be on a sprint tower to use the phone part.
Also, if you want your phone to get on adhoc and you can't now, you need a modified wpa_supplicant file for this phone. I don't know how to mod the file but a simple file swap and reboot would do it. At least that's how I did it with my original sprint galaxy 7" tab.
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Reception is fine, it's just that data speeds at work are painfully slow. If I have a lot of apps to update on my phone, would be nice to just piggy back into the work network and do it that way.
My research has indicated that I'll need a modified wpa_supplicant, like you said, and I've tried some that are floating out there but they all seem to bork my wifi and I haven't been able to locate one specifically for the E4GT. Also, I have no idea how to mod it myself lol

Free Tether app??

Are there any other free tethering apps? I was usint foxfi since i got the device but now im getting the tmo hotspot info page on every webpage i go to idk why foxfi just stop working for me now any alternates i can use?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.szym.barnacle&hl=en

I tried that on my n4 it was giving me errors
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The app posted supports only ad-hoc connections according to the description.
I haven't seen any android versions that supported ad-hoc connections by default. You've always needed to replace wpa_supplicant to make ad-hoc networks visible to android wifi devices. Note that you can broadcast ad-hoc without changes. You just won't see ad-hoc networks without changes.

sfhub said:
The app posted supports only ad-hoc connections according to the description.
I haven't seen any android versions that supported ad-hoc connections by default. You've always needed to replace wpa_supplicant to make ad-hoc networks visible to android wifi devices. Note that you can broadcast ad-hoc without changes. You just won't see ad-hoc networks without changes.
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I dont know what none of that stuff is lol or how to do it
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I use Open Garden Works awesome with my tablets from my phone.

Im gonna try open garden out
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i really dont get it, what's the point of tether apps like PDAnet+ or Foxfi?
The default built-in tethering functions (wifi hotspot, usb tethering, OR bluetooth) work fine and free. am i missing something here..?

I am guessing they meant they are running the sharing app on another device (since they mentioned tmobile). So the tmo phone is sharing the tmo connection and nexus 7 is using that shared connection to access the net.

geminihc said:
i really dont get it, what's the point of tether apps like PDAnet+ or Foxfi?
The default built-in tethering functions (wifi hotspot, usb tethering, OR bluetooth) work fine and free. am i missing something here..?
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Its not free if u cant access the internet site nomore i trying to find a app that lets me srill be able to i was using foxfi its been working fine until now and the built in one deff wont work for long
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sfhub said:
I am guessing they meant they are running the sharing app on another device (since they mentioned tmobile). So the tmo phone is sharing the tmo connection and nexus 7 is using that shared connection to access the net.
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casonswag said:
Its not free if u cant access the internet site nomore i trying to find a app that lets me srill be able to i was using foxfi its been working fine until now and the built in one deff wont work for long
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O really? is it because tmobile detects the built-in tethering and does not want to allow it? Because i'm with Rogers (canada) and i've been using the built-in bluetooth tethering (JB 4.2.2) of my cellphone data plan to my Wifi tablet (galaxy tab 2) for a long time now and it works all the time.

geminihc said:
O really? is it because tmobile detects the built-in tethering and does not want to allow it? Because i'm with Rogers (canada) and i've been using the built-in bluetooth tethering (JB 4.2.2) of my cellphone data plan to my Wifi tablet (galaxy tab 2) for a long time now and it works all the time.
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But doesnt that way stops after a while too? I thought that foxfi was a app so that they dont detect yu but i guess it wasnt
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Any other suggestions for tether limit?

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

ric0n408 said:
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

sevenslugs said:
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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dmonger11b said:
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?

marnold425 said:
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?

dmonger11b said:
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 -

XiphoneUzer said:
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.

razieltov said:
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 !!!