Okay. So, I am thinking about rooting my phone, epic 4g touch from sprint, so that I can tether for free. Now, I do online banking and other stuff work related on my phone. If I do root, do I get to control what permissions different apps are allowed to access? For example, an app that requires the use of the camera, can I disable that app from using that permission? Can apps get into the root directory without my permission? Sorry, I am new to this rooting.
your phone will be used as a node in a malicious botnet controlled by either the Chinese government or alquaida if you root.
Just use foxfi for tethering
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moparfreak426 said:
Just use foxfi for tethering
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I thought foxfi started charging for data transfer?
and no you will not just "get access" to control what apps do. you still just have to be cautious and aware of what apps you download, what you are sharing or who is connected while tethering. I would recommend rooting and using the native hotspot hack found in this forum or go Google Android wireless tether and use the native android tethering app. your personal data should be as safe as it is without root as long as you you trusted apps.
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I thought foxfi started charging for data transfer?
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Uhm.... No? I use it every once in a while
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Okay. Thank you. I went ahead and downloaded the foxfi from the link provided in the google play store and I downloaded the pdanet tablet (new) from the play store. I was able to hook up my galaxy tab 2 7.0 to my epic 4g touch via bluetooth and tested the internet on the browser and it worked. I went to yahoo and search testing to make sure. I just want to make sure I won't be charged on my phone bill right?
Also, one more question. Will my phone and tablet be secure if I am using bluetooth? I don't want someone to snoop into my connection and see what I'm doing.
Ive heard rumors that just by having your Bluetooth on is a risk... Someone can clone your phone etc.... Ive never seen it actually happen or fifured out how
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if you root then you can water and a tree will grow.
no seriously, if you don't know what a root user can do i wouldn't recommend you do...nah, wtf am i saying, this is XDA!! root away so u can FLASH AWAY!, if it breaks buy another
t0mmyr said:
if you root then you can water and a tree will grow.
no seriously, if you don't know what a root user can do i wouldn't recommend you do...nah, wtf am i saying, this is XDA!! root away so u can FLASH AWAY!, if it breaks buy another
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So what i was thinking when i first read op in that order!
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moparfreak426 said:
Ive heard rumors that just by having your Bluetooth on is a risk... Someone can clone your phone etc.... Ive never seen it actually happen or fifured out how
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Bluejacking, bluesnarfing or bluebugging. Bluejacking is harmless just a forced message sent as a Bluetooth contact. Bluesnarfing allows limited access to data such as contacts and calendar and bluebugging allows total takeover of the device. There's also a method to use nfc enabled devices and "bump" data off of ppl by using nfcs bump to send feature and forcing a target device to dump all of its data to your device when you pass in range
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Damn. Bluetooth is not that secured than. I tried to use wifi but it won't connect. My tablet would just say connecting... but won't actually finish connecting.
LBE Privacy Guard https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.security.lite&hl=en
Was just about to say lbe also prrmissions denied. And I use autostarts to sav battery
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Okay. I've been doing more reading on rooting phone. So, basically, if I don't allow any apps access to root and I don't delete or modify anything from root, my phone is just as safe as a non-rooted phone? No apps can access root without me explicitly giving it permission. Can malware access root without me given it permission?
joe.stay said:
Okay. I've been doing more reading on rooting phone. So, basically, if I don't allow any apps access to root and I don't delete or modify anything from root, my phone is just as safe as a non-rooted phone? No apps can access root without me explicitly giving it permission. Can malware access root without me given it permission?
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read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
graydiggy said:
read this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
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that has nothing to do with root. that is a bug with or without root. Although good info for the op, it has nothing to do with the Q.....
calisro said:
that has nothing to do with root. that is a bug with or without root. Although good info for the op, it has nothing to do with the Q.....
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It has something to do with what I quoted. He was asking if something could gain root without his permission. The Exynos exploit allows just that. Even without root, a malicious app can gain root and run itself. The exynos abuse app can patch that door.
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It has something to do with what I quoted. He was asking if something could gain root without his permission. The Exynos exploit allows just that. Even without root, a malicious app can gain root and run itself. The exynos abuse app can patch that door.
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Just making sure the OP understood that point.
So, basically, a malware could gain root access even if the phone is not rooted. I've been reading old articles about password being store and anyone can gain access to the file with the passwords. Has this been fixed?
joe.stay said:
So, basically, a malware could gain root access even if the phone is not rooted. I've been reading old articles about password being store and anyone can gain access to the file with the passwords. Has this been fixed?
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Wouldn't matter anyways. If I physically have your phone in my possession it doesn't matter what security you have, given enough time all your data would belong to me whether it was encrypted or not. The file with passwords stored in it has to be accessed from the device itself unless someone was able to clone your phone and manipulate it remotely. Which, while not being the hardest task on the planet, is cumbersome and time consuming so it's much easier to bonk you over the head and take it, if you really had something someone wanted. Which your average user does not.
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WiFi Hotspot Hack
Steps:
1) Dial ##778#, SEND.
2) EPST dialog comes up. Select 'Edit Mode'. Enter SPC (000000), hit OK.
3) Scroll to down to 'Security', select it. Change 'S.IP DUN User name just take out dun. Of the email address.
4) Hit back arrow to go back and go/select 'M.IP Default Profile' just take out dun. Of the email address.
5) Hit menu button, and 'Commit Modifications', phone will save changes and reboot.
If Your Rooted And No Longer Needing Hack.
(Cygenmod Doesnt Work With This Your Must Do This Before)
Steps:
1) Dial ##778#, SEND.
2) EPST dialog comes up. Select 'Edit Mode'. Enter SPC (000000), hit OK.
3) Scroll to down to 'Security', select it. Change 'S.IP DUN put dun. back in front of vzw.
4) Hit back arrow to go back and go/select 'M.IP Default Profile' change only the DUN NAI back to .
5) Hit menu button, and 'Commit Modifications', phone will save changes and reboot.
If rooted use WiFi Tether http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...tail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta2.apk&can=2&q= supports infrastructure and faster then hotspot plus way more stable in my opinion.
Instructions For Flawless WiFi Tether
WiFi Tether Very Stable And Way Faster Use These Settings.
1st. Download Wifi Tether
2. Go into setting check HTC device
3. Check MSS Clamping
4. Hide SSID you will get slowed down if people try to connect to you. Write SSID Down.
5. Access Control Disabled
6. Restart phone then pull up Wifi Tether and its good to go.
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Can someone report back if this gets them caught by Verizon?
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knipp21 said:
Can someone report back if this gets them caught by Verizon?
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Since it's their app, I would assume it's within the realm of possibility. This is the sole reason I don't use it.
how does verizon charge you ? through how much data it uses ?
explanation
You will not get caught I have used this hack since the phone came out this changes the log in details to bypass Verizon login you will not be charged for nothing you have a unlimited data package for all Droid devices this hack tricks the phone to make it look like its coming through the phone data plan not hotspot app.
This is rather exciting to me. The only reason besides bloat removal I wanted root is to support tethering for free.
Thank you!
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You will not get caught I have used this hack since the phone came out this changes the log in details to bypass Verizon login you will not be charged for nothing you have a unlimited data package for all Droid devices this hack tricks the phone to make it look like its coming through the phone data plan not hotspot app.
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The assumption of "will not get caught" based on "have not gotten caught" is pretty flawed. It's very possible that you have, in fact, been caught, and Verizon is investigating how to handle the masses of people abusing this service.
If you want to take the chance, so be it. I choose not to
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The assumption of "will not get caught" based on "have not gotten caught" is pretty flawed. It's very possible that you have, in fact, been caught, and Verizon is investigating how to handle the masses of people abusing this service.
If you want to take the chance, so be it. I choose not to
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Agreed, but ill still set it up for emergency situations
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The assumption of not bein caught is true why do you think you change security to it bypassed Verizon log in Verizon cannot tell it shows as your using dara from internet part of phone .I have been rooting and hacking different phones for over 5 yrs. I'm positive I know what I'm doin I have hacked Sprint WiFi to check out sdx forum I have a lot of credibility all my names are REDSCARFACE .
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The assumption of not bein caught is true why do you think you change security to it bypassed Verizon log in Verizon cannot tell it shows as your using dara from internet part of phone .I have been rooting and hacking different phones for over 5 yrs. I'm positive I know what I'm doin I have hacked Sprint WiFi to check out sdx forum I have a lot of credibility all my names are REDSCARFACE .
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You are removing the "sip." from part of the identification. You are exploiting a security flaw in Verizon's authentication (a very stupid one, in fact). You are still publishing information from your phone to authenticate to use the feature that will identify you. Additionally, as I said, this is Verizon's app... it, too, can publish information about your device and what you do with it. Verizon loves analytics, you don't think they're taking info about your usage?
Let's not fight guys. I love healthy debates but the Eris forum was always held to a higher standard...let's not be like other forums and flame all the time...both of you have great arguments and I'm sure of Verizon does see this..they might not even care cause so few ppl do it.
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Of coarse they check your usage but they cannot pin point were its coming from the hotspot app shows up as your using data from the phone not from hot spot if.it showed hotspot you would he charged and I havent seen it on my bill. Also I know in fact it will never show but I guess everyone's entitled to there opinion so I'm done talking about it.
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Let's not fight guys. I love healthy debates but the Eris forum was always held to a higher standard...let's not be like other forums and flame all the time...both of you have great arguments and I'm sure of Verizon does see this..they might not even care cause so few ppl do it.
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Having a bit of insight into Verizon's inner workings, I would rather not take the risk. I will wait for unlock, perm root, cyanogenmod, and the wifi tether app that Verizon doesn't have control over and can't track.
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Having a bit of insight into Verizon's inner workings, I would rather not take the risk. I will wait for unlock, perm root, cyanogenmod, and the wifi tether app that Verizon doesn't have control over and can't track.
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I did actually read something about the WiFi tether app getting stopped..ill hunt for the link
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Verizon blocks it in the market (verified), but can't stop it from being installed and used. I had it installed on my I2 but I haven't been able to get it working with the temp root (of course a lot of things break with the temp root).
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Verizon blocks it in the market (verified), but can't stop it from being installed and used. I had it installed on my I2 but I haven't been able to get it working with the temp root (of course a lot of things break with the temp root).
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Yea I like the app..but to my knowledge it can't do infrastructure mode.
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WiFi tether in the same category as wireless tether does support infrastructure WiFi tether does.infrastructure all you have to do is get root Bs kernel that support .and configure the.app device profile settings to epic and it will pull up hotspot and use that. Mode as infrastructure that's why this hack is better you don't have to root is you already get free hotspot with this hack. Same thing as using any tether just a bit faster
i have been using this hack since my lg dare days wired tether. Been using at least 5 years.
Quick question maybe a dumb one, I performed these steps listed in OP. Are you using the verizon hotspot app from that point? Do you just ignore the message from verizon and continue to use the app? When I got to that point I just stopped as I don't want additional charges. (Vzw is expensive enough) just curious I may not even use this as perm root will b available soon enough we hope and at that point ill be looking for the wifi teather app that is now no longer availavailablefrom the market. Just wondering for the sake of not being able to locate it via 4shared yet.
The official update before the official release. Here's the link: http://android.clients.google.com/p...c0.signed-sojus-GRJ90-from-GRJ22.39fe4c59.zip. Enjoy!
What it does: "These enhancements should increase 4G data speeds and signal strength for users. The software update also improves Wi-Fi connectivity, speakerphone audio quality and adds TTY support for the deaf and hard of hearing,” the wireless carrier announced at that time.
Instructions:
1. To begin, download the update from the link above and rename it to update.zip (.zip being the extension.).
2. Copy the update to the root of your SD card and reboot your phone into recovery. (Hold the Volume up button as you press the Power button.)
3. Choose Recovery from the bootloader menu and you will see a triangle with an exclamation mark.
4. Press the Volume up key a few times till the recovery screen shows up.
5. Once in recovery, select Apply sdcard update.zip and this will begin the flashing process.
6. Once the installation is complete, simply reboot your device!
That’s it, your device should now boot up with the new 2.3.5 firmware!
It also removes the free hotspot apparently. Which was bound to happen sooner or later.
Also, this isn't the first thread on it.
Is it really required to name it update.zip? When you go through stock recovery it lets you pick whatever filename you want.
This was suppose to be a "Pure Google" phone. Why is Sprint screwing around with the build and modifying it to block the HotSpot feature? This is why I got the phone in the 1st place. I guess I'll live on 2.3.4 till further notice.
skizzled said:
It also removes the free hotspot apparently. Which was bound to happen sooner or later.
Also, this isn't the first thread on it.
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agonzalez1010 said:
This was suppose to be a "Pure Google" phone. Why is Sprint screwing around with the build and modifying it to block the HotSpot feature? This is why I got the phone in the 1st place. I guess I'll live on 2.3.4 till further notice.
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check your contract.
Is this just a normal update that won't wipe /data?
Stock Rooted ROMs (GRJ90) are here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
You wont lose data but I recommend atleast wiping cache and dalvik cache.
I pushed the volume up key forever and it still never brought up recovery. Am I doing something wrong??
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I'm assuming since you need to boot into recovery to flash this update that you also need to have a rooted phone?
Yes you do have to boot into recovery but you don't need a rooted device.
Nevermind I figured it out. Updated with 2.3.5 and now rooted again
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I like the update...but I like the option to blacken the messaging app background. Any way I can change that??
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dblkspecial said:
I like the update...but I like the option to blacken the messaging app background. Any way I can change that??
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i thought tht was just in Cm7 based stuff
agonzalez1010 said:
This was suppose to be a "Pure Google" phone. Why is Sprint screwing around with the build and modifying it to block the HotSpot feature? This is why I got the phone in the 1st place. I guess I'll live on 2.3.4 till further notice.
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check your contract buddy, google builds it so if need be it can be used in their phones. go ahead and stay on 2.3.4 not like you can root your phone and use one of the apps in the market that still work and even tether 4g "for free".
I know you have some sort of entitlement to get something everyone else pays for. I can guess that your one of those people that write bad reviews for amazon free apps, just cause you wanted something else
BrianDigital said:
check your contract buddy, google builds it so if need be it can be used in their phones. go ahead and stay on 2.3.4 not like you can root your phone and use one of the apps in the market that still work and even tether 4g "for free".
I know you have some sort of entitlement to get something everyone else pays for. I can guess that your one of those people that write bad reviews for amazon free apps, just cause you wanted something else
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wow there was really no need for this. my guess is his resentment towards sprint making moves to block tethering is real simple. the nexus on tmobile has free tethering and has had it since launch. the nexus s has had free tethering and still does, the nexus s 4g ships with 4g tethering, yet day 1 we get an update to stop that. whatever i can understand not overloading their already poor 4g network, but now the nexus s 4g is teh only nexus phone without tethering. i mean hell even chromebooks get a year of verizon tethering for free.
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wow there was really no need for this. my guess is his resentment towards sprint making moves to block tethering is real simple. the nexus on tmobile has free tethering and has had it since launch. the nexus s has had free tethering and still does, the nexus s 4g ships with 4g tethering, yet day 1 we get an update to stop that. whatever i can understand not overloading their already poor 4g network, but now the nexus s 4g is teh only nexus phone without tethering. i mean hell even chromebooks get a year of verizon tethering for free.
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How i see it aslong as im able to tether, im fine. Thats why i use the google tether apk... its all good i aint complaining lol. Remember sprint has true UNLMT data not like the other carriers that say unlimites data yett u only get 2gbs to start after that its a charge lol... where does unlimited fall into place when u only provided 2 gbs free to use? Thats why i dont complain about sprint cause they got it going
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dblkspecial said:
I like the update...but I like the option to blacken the messaging app background. Any way I can change that??
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Theres an option for that? Where? Mine is still normal.
Cool to see the update posted finally!
BrianDigital said:
i thought tht was just in Cm7 based stuff
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I believe you are correct.
On the matter of tethering, I have heard some people can still tether while others can not after this update. Could this be a glitch? Sun spots perhaps? Chuck Norris threw up a tethering shield? We don't really know do we? I guess unless Sprint comes out and confirms this, we can only assume they intended to give us an update to block this feature.
I could be misinformed, for that, forgive me in advance and carry on.
How do you guys suppose they are going to stop it and force you to use their 30$ "service"?
I only ask cause I was experiencing 4g probs on my "rented" RAZR which I have rooted.
I only rooted it so I could use tethering(sql hack) while we were working on my office's network outage.
When I experienced service "cycling" i called. I could not keep a data connection. I had cell service and could receive calls and texts, but data would just cycle thru 1, 3, 4g, then none. When I called the rep did some digging and quickly kicked me to a "Tier2" rep.
So I tell him my problem. he responds "well, could be your SIM(which is free to replace) or to try a Factory defaults reset." He then proceeds to tell me about free apps for backing up. Something that does not require root. I assume something like titanium backup which is a main reason for many to root their phones and big VZW knows this. This is #1. He then proceeds to tell me about amazons app store, which "offers 1 free app a day". Big gripe from companies is that we rooters are "stealing" paid apps(I have stolen 1 payed app, then proceeded to buy it when the black market went under). That is #2. Without me telling him too much about myself, he goes "so, you seem pretty tech savy with the droid". This is #3.
so with 1, 2, and 3 in mind. Have you seen things like this on other 4g devices. I know they can see it(root). I know they have a way to jack your phone if you are "stealing" the entitlements check, but are they using it? The GSM version has builtin wifi tethering. Do you think that these "BUGS" they found which gave us 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 would have something to do with them trying to make sure we can't "steal" our bandwidth we pay for?
Food for thought. Thoughts? questions? concerns?
Hopefully there isn't any restrictions because I occasionally tether my transformer for easier viewing.
-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus
It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.
martonikaj said:
It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.
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Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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solid009 said:
Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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Yes you should be able to with root. Just like any other vzw phone.
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I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times
voxigenboy said:
I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times
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I have PDAnet installed on my Droid RAZR, and it works just fine. No redirecting of websites to VZW page to sign up for a tether plan. When I had my DX rooted with GB, I used Wireless Tether and I was directed to VZW's page for tethering plans. RAZR is not rooted either.
I heard about a program called EasyTether that supposedly will allow you to tether without having to root your phone? Has anyone tried it/think it will work?
Tethering works fine after root - no app required (edit: Its now checking subscriptions, but PDANet still works).
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.
I've been searching relentlessly for a way to get Wireless Tether for Root Users to work on my brand new VZW Galaxy Nexus.
No dice. The Dev has been notified.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1257
If you install the latest BETA version and select the Samsung Galaxy S2 under device profiles, it ALMOST works, throughs in error in the log: "Activating WiFi interface.... FAILED"
Totally crushed about this. Not sure if it's happening due to a VZW side safeguard or if it's simply a progrmaming issue the dev can fix :\
keatre said:
Tethering works fine after root - no app required.
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.
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Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????
cam30era said:
Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????
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Ya the stock tethering options still check subscription status.
PDANet does work, though, so that's what I'm using until a working wireless tether surfaces.
I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.
OSully said:
I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.
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I am rooted and can not use the built in hotspot, nor USB tethering.
ROM developers are working on a solution now.
Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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evltwn72 said:
Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.
I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.
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I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.
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Where did you see someone say that on this thread?
OSully said:
I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.
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I spent a while earlier today looking around in sqlite for something to edit to enable tethering but no dice. I did see some interesting stuff pertaining to throttling though, i.e. reset date and stuff like that
Has anyone tried to use Barnacle? Worked on the Chrage.
to be specific, is there to have a wifi hotspot without root? i've tried pdanet as well as foxfi but the wifi hotspot didn't work on 2.3 but the bluetooth tether worked but didn't want to go through the hassle of jailbreakin my wife's apple stuff just to tether through bluetooth and her laptop doesn't have bluetooth.
does wifi hotspot work on 4.0 for either pdanet or foxfi?
before you tell me to root, i do use google play movies because i hook up my phone to my monitor and watch from there and its cheaper than physically buying it and its always with me on my phone and online. if i root, it wont let me use it, i've tried and quickly went back to stock.
that is strange that google play didn't allow you to watch movies while root access was enabled. I use miui with root access and google play movies work for me. Did you try ClockworkMod Tether claims no root access needed. How is it that your phone can function without root access?
mine420 said:
that is strange that google play didn't allow you to watch movies while root access was enabled. I use miui with root access and google play movies work for me. Did you try ClockworkMod Tether claims no root access needed. How is it that your phone can function without root access?
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dude, i always have one of the worst luck with phones when rooting or unlocking bootloaders is concerned... i used to use adb terminal through command prompt but i haven't used it in a while and i reformatted my laptop since then so i obviously forgot how to use since i only used it a few times a long time ago (probably between 1.5 and 2.1 days) so i forgot it all.
yeah, i've tried rooting with the atrix and it wouldn't let me access play movies because it detected that my phone was rooted and also did the same with my first ion before the battery went kaput. with the atrix, i learned that stock is more stable for me, especially when i was using the lapdock and i don't remember if i needed root to modify the entitlement check for tethering.
lol yes so stock works perfectly fine without root... ironically. too bad my phone isn't able to unlock bootloader if it comes out. but, i'll checkout the cwm tether. does it hide usage from carrier like foxfi?
not sure always used open vpn connections to hide what I was doing.
Use the international firmware.
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Oh and btw I see what your talking about now.
http://liliputing.com/2012/07/google-play-movies-now-streaming-to-rooted-android-devices.html
I guess I missed that window where they were closed to rooted devices.
BTW still think you should give root a try cant use v6 without root.
mine420 said:
not sure always used open vpn connections to hide what I was doing.
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checked it out, and it works but its wired tether. i mean for laptops it'll work fine so it can keep my phone charged at the same time but, i primarily need tether for tablets and multiple devices at once.
im a n00b concerning networking... vpn use is alien to me and ad-hoc is familiar but don't know how to setup to share connection...
Spectre51 said:
Use the international firmware.
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i was debating flashing over to the lt28i firmware but i got intimidated by the steps to do so and i finally set up my phone (second ion), apps, settings, widgets, to the way i like it. also, i can't remember if it was the lt28h or lt28i that had issues that i have never experienced before on lt28at.
Well since google no longer blocks root access for movies you should just try root any non-root teathers I have seen are limited in functions.
or you can try MIUI rom since it has built in teathering and vpn services
Is there any non Root Stock Wifi Tether? Was talking to some guys at sprint, saying they had one and he's not rooted and on stock and it was on Google play but keeps getting removed (I understand why lol) but would anyone know anything about this?
ReapersDeath said:
Is there any non Root Stock Wifi Tether? Was talking to some guys at sprint, saying they had one and he's not rooted and on stock and it was on Google play but keeps getting removed (I understand why lol) but would anyone know anything about this?
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As far as I know, the only way you can get tether (and not let Sprint know) is by rooting, or getting a prepaid monthly plan with Sprint
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Hmm. I'm curious how to do it without. Seems just as simple as hacking the app. And sprint will know no matter what. Root or not rooted they will still detect the same way, huge jump in data usage
What about this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether&hl=en
That requires clockwork mod which usually people only have if there on and off root users.
ReapersDeath said:
That requires clockwork mod which usually people only have if there on and off root users.
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I don't think it requires a specific recovery. It just requires that you install a specific program on the PC. Just because "ClockworkMod" is in the name doesn't mean it requires ClockworkMod recovery.
I have seen one in the market called portable wifi hotspot by Core Technology for 99¢ (Has good reviews for S3) I'm sure you could Google or torrent it for free. Def. Would not be asking the sprint guys about it because your practically stealing money from them. Or just spend like 5 mins rooting it and get barnicle or the other top wifi tether app..
I see you're still on a mission to prove the point that this phone is perfect and doesnt need rooted despite the issues you posted about previously.between the lack of a shutter sound toggle, borked keyboard, and now wanting to tether. Admit that there is valid reasons to root it and root it. Damn. With all the changes made in the jb update to stop even rooted users from tethering free you wont do it without having to plug in via usb if its even doable. PROMISE. Theres 150 different ways to restore a samsung to stock just root the damn thing.
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I don't think it requires a specific recovery. It just requires that you install a specific program on the PC. Just because "ClockworkMod" is in the name doesn't mean it requires ClockworkMod recovery.
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EndlessDissent is correct, it doesn't require CWM recovery to work
The only catch is that if you're unrooted you need to install a client on your computers side, but other than that it doesnt require any extra work
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Lol man, I never said it was perfect or anything like that, some other people where saying that, I just said I like how it is as stock and all that. If I was to root, I'd get to addicted and then super picky and blah blah blah. Made the post because I heard of a non stock way. I only use to root for wifi tether, and some customizations but I don't care for much of it anymore.
Anyways on another note, I tried downloading the clockwork one from the market and it said your phone provider doesn't support this application. I found another but it was glitchy. I'll try alternative download sources of the clockwork one and check into that 99 cent one.
And one of the market issues is that a lot of the wifi tether apps are removed within a couple weeks or sometimes days
FoxFi
I have used this. Easy to use. I cant post links yet, but google FoxFi.
edit: it doesnt work for sprint. Sorry guys
ReapersDeath said:
Lol man, I never said it was perfect or anything like that, some other people where saying that, I just said I like how it is as stock and all that. If I was to root, I'd get to addicted and then super picky and blah blah blah. Made the post because I heard of a non stock way. I only use to root for wifi tether, and some customizations but I don't care for much of it anymore.
Anyways on another note, I tried downloading the clockwork one from the market and it said your phone provider doesn't support this application. I found another but it was glitchy. I'll try alternative download sources of the clockwork one and check into that 99 cent one.
And one of the market issues is that a lot of the wifi tether apps are removed within a couple weeks or sometimes days
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Look up the wifi tether apps from your computer browser (not signed into a google account) and you can view all apps, even if they are removed by Sprint
Then if you want the app you could just google it and there is a high chance you will find it either from the official page itself or a mirror somewhere
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Thread Closed per OP's Request.
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Reopened as I can't find anything on this and OP said he never wanted it closed. :lost:
My apologies.
Just torrent or Google search the apps doesint matter if they are taken off the market!!! Lol or just root the darn thing !!