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Hello.
I will business trip on USA about monthly.
I have SGH-T989 and using T989D Telus rom (Because, 989D Telus rom is pure than t-mobile ROM) in my country korea.
So I've questions.
1) I paid "$50 unlimited data service"
This unlimited package include "unlimited talk"
"Unlimited talk" means only allow T-mobile to T-mobile ?
If I call T-mobile to ATT&T or Verizon, and I've no balance, what will occur?
(If another operator to call, and charge money, how much is it? (charge rate))
2) Mobile hotspot
If I use unlimited data plan, and using Smartphone Mobile HotSpot($15),
Can I use unlimited wifi tethering(mobile hotspot)?
3) Change plan in 1~2 days.
Yesterday I paid $50 unlimited plan, but I don't know If I exceed 500MB 4G speed, it will change to 2G speed.( I thought it will change 3G HSDPA)
So I will change plan to $70 unlimited plan on today, Is it possible?
Its just only additional charge $20 ?

Pulverizer said:
Hello.
I will business trip on USA about monthly.
I have SGH-T989 and using T989D Telus rom (Because, 989D Telus rom is pure than t-mobile ROM) in my country korea.
So I've questions.
1) I paid "$50 unlimited data service"
This unlimited package include "unlimited talk"
"Unlimited talk" means only allow T-mobile to T-mobile ?
If I call T-mobile to ATT&T or Verizon, and I've no balance, what will occur?
(If another operator to call, and charge money, how much is it? (charge rate))
2) Mobile hotspot
If I use unlimited data plan, and using Smartphone Mobile HotSpot($15),
Can I use unlimited wifi tethering(mobile hotspot)?
3) Change plan in 1~2 days.
Yesterday I paid $50 unlimited plan, but I don't know If I exceed 500MB 4G speed, it will change to 2G speed.( I thought it will change 3G HSDPA)
So I will change plan to $70 unlimited plan on today, Is it possible?
Its just only additional charge $20 ?
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I believe the unlimited talk is to any usa carrier.
2. Don't pay for mobile hotspot, it's free with a custom rom or work around. And yes it uses your data plan, so if you have unlimited.. You have unlimited hotspot.. But i don't remember tmobile having true unlimited data anymore... If they do it's very expensive.
3. 500? I thought the $50 plan is 100. But yes it changes to 2g. I don't think you can just add on $20 to change it. You can only change it with the full $70. So wait until next month.
Tips. There are other prepaid choices like simple mobile. I think there's some walmart plan too not sure
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

Teo032 said:
I believe the unlimited talk is to any usa carrier.
2. Don't pay for mobile hotspot, it's free with a custom rom or work around. And yes it uses your data plan, so if you have unlimited.. You have unlimited hotspot.. But i don't remember tmobile having true unlimited data anymore... If they do it's very expensive.
3. 500? I thought the $50 plan is 100. But yes it changes to 2g. I don't think you can just add on $20 to change it. You can only change it with the full $70. So wait until next month.
Tips. There are other prepaid choices like simple mobile. I think there's some walmart plan too not sure
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
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Thanks for your very accurate & kindness answer!!
Tips. There are other prepaid choices like simple mobile. I think there's some walmart plan too not sure
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I heard that simple mobile provide only 2g service.
But I need 3G speed, becuase I will use notebook when file download.
So I prefer T-Mobile than Simple mobile.

Pulverizer said:
Thanks for your very accurate & kindness answer!!
I heard that simple mobile provide only 2g service.
But I need 3G speed, becuase I will use notebook when file download.
So I prefer T-Mobile than Simple mobile.
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simplemobile
$40 plan is 3g
$60 plan is 4g
you can ask the simplemobile users how the 3g speed is like for our phone, there is another ongoing thread. check that out.
BTW t-mobile = simplemobile

Teo032 said:
simplemobile
$40 plan is 3g
$60 plan is 4g
you can ask the simplemobile users how the 3g speed is like for our phone, there is another ongoing thread. check that out.
BTW t-mobile = simplemobile
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Thanks for information
The simple mobile price is very nice, but simple mobile can't support
mobile hotspot.
http://www.mysimplemobile.com/Support-Center-FAQ.aspx
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Can my Simple Mobile phone be 'tethered' to use as a modem?
No, Simple Mobile does not allow tethering the phone as a modem.
Tags: Modem, Internet
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So I will select T-Mobile 4G monthly plan.
Thanks.

actually it can.
there is nothing to stop you from using it.
- It is my part time job so i know this stuff...
I personally never used my t989 on simple mobile so i can't tell you the 3g speed of it, ask the others.
you can tether with any carrier you want as long as you have DATA access, and your phone will tether it for you. You can root your phone and freeze the apps that prevents you from tethering, use a 3rd party app, or run a custom rom.
~ prepaid agent

Teo032 said:
actually it can.
there is nothing to stop you from using it.
- It is my part time job so i know this stuff...
I personally never used my t989 on simple mobile so i can't tell you the 3g speed of it, ask the others.
you can tether with any carrier you want as long as you have DATA access, and your phone will tether it for you. You can root your phone and freeze the apps that prevents you from tethering, use a 3rd party app, or run a custom rom.
~ prepaid agent
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Your very kindness
I only know that remove tethering apk on at&t or tmobile phone.
Nor some custom roms organize tethering command on init.d or rc.d script.
If i get a simple mobile sim card, i will test about tethering and share information
Sent from my SGH-T989D using XDA

G3 Hotspot.

Has anyone had any experience with the G3's hotspot rooted or non-rooted? Any experience with signals or stability would be greatly appreciated.
A little sob story background: I live in a neighborhood that the Teleco companies have completely neglected. Even though I live in america I only have dial up. Our phones get the very Edge of sprint's LTE network but I'm running a Galaxy S2 with Wimax (which wonderful sprint discontinued a month after I bought the phone) So our only means of internet is a 3G and what little LTE my family can pick up with their various phones. I'm a gamer so I'd like to be brought into the highspeed age finally. Hotspot reliability will make or break buying the LG G3 and I'd love to get a little feedback of what to expect.
Thanks!

Osseon said:
Has anyone had any experience with the G3's hotspot rooted or non-rooted? Any experience with signals or stability would be greatly appreciated.
A little sob story background: I live in a neighborhood that the Teleco companies have completely neglected. Even though I live in america I only have dial up. Our phones get the very Edge of sprint's LTE network but I'm running a Galaxy S2 with Wimax (which wonderful sprint discontinued a month after I bought the phone) So our only means of internet is a 3G and what little LTE my family can pick up with their various phones. I'm a gamer so I'd like to be brought into the highspeed age finally. Hotspot reliability will make or break buying the LG G3 and I'd love to get a little feedback of what to expect.
Thanks!
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Works just the same as any other device for me, been using it a lot for my chromebook had no dropouts or issues.

Would I be able to use this phone as a hotspot out of the box like I can with my Nexus 5 or would I have to go through my carrier for that? I use my Nexus 5 as a hotspot for my Nexus 7 when I'm out and about. I wouldn't want to have to start paying monthly for that function.

partylikeaninjastar said:
Would I be able to use this phone as a hotspot out of the box like I can with my Nexus 5 or would I have to go through my carrier for that? I use my Nexus 5 as a hotspot for my Nexus 7 when I'm out and about. I wouldn't want to have to start paying monthly for that function.
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Should work out of the box like any android phone

Are you Verizon unlimited, and that's why you're asking? If you just need something, what about FreedomPop? I know, I know - sleazy company - but they're wedded to Sprint's LTE/WiMax exsting network (if you're close), and you might be able to rig an antenna/amp to pull in that LTE. It's what I do to get V (and formerly AT&T) in my basement.
I'm keeping an eye on this thread, too, as I'm curious. I've got a JB iPhone to get the hotspot and keep my unlimited. I actually use the hotspot about once every 2-3 months, and usually for less than 1/4 of my phone-only data, so it galls me to consider adding ~$500/yr for those couple times I need a sip of data when I'm on the road. I'll be switching to the G3 as soon as its released, and seeing how it's like on the android side of things.

Protagoras said:
Should work out of the box like any android phone
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But does every phone work out of the box with tethering? I'm on T-Mobile with an older unlimited data plan, if that helps.
Coming from a Nexus 4 and 5, tethering was always an option in the settings. My concern is whether or not it's still an option in a skinned version of Android or will I need to add tethering to my plan and use a T-Mobile branded app?

partylikeaninjastar said:
But does every phone work out of the box with tethering? I'm on T-Mobile with an older unlimited data plan, if that helps.
Coming from a Nexus 4 and 5, tethering was always an option in the settings. My concern is whether or not it's still an option in a skinned version of Android or will I need to add tethering to my plan and use a T-Mobile branded app?
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Some of T-Mobile's older unlimited plans don't like you using wifi tethering. I'm on an older unlimited and once in a while I get a webpage telling me to upgrade my plan. I'm currently using an HTC Sensation though and thinking of getting the G3.

overzeetop said:
Are you Verizon unlimited, and that's why you're asking? If you just need something, what about FreedomPop? I know, I know - sleazy company - but they're wedded to Sprint's LTE/WiMax exsting network (if you're close), and you might be able to rig an antenna/amp to pull in that LTE. It's what I do to get V (and formerly AT&T) in my basement.
I'm keeping an eye on this thread, too, as I'm curious. I've got a JB iPhone to get the hotspot and keep my unlimited. I actually use the hotspot about once every 2-3 months, and usually for less than 1/4 of my phone-only data, so it galls me to consider adding ~$500/yr for those couple times I need a sip of data when I'm on the road. I'll be switching to the G3 as soon as its released, and seeing how it's like on the android side of things.
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Does freedom pop have true unlimited? No hidden data charges and all the data I can handle? I've used about 30gb in the last month on my 3G connection and probably another 20GB in the last 4 days on my mother's LTE. This is using Sprint's unlimited data plan. I burn through the GB and 5-10gb a month just wouldn't do.
EDIT: Just checked and no Freedom pop doesn't Calculating the data charges for my current useage would cost me about $2000 a month. No thanks.

sykozylot said:
Some of T-Mobile's older unlimited plans don't like you using wifi tethering. I'm on an older unlimited and once in a while I get a webpage telling me to upgrade my plan. I'm currently using an HTC Sensation though and thinking of getting the G3.
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This is why I need to know how native tethering works on a G3.

Tethering is the same as any other android phone. The G3 supports wifi, blue tooth and USB tethering. How this works with US versions of the phone I dont know. In the UK tethering is monitored and controlled by the network not the phone, so the phone still has the capability. If you have a plan that allows tethering, and you dont have a crippled version of the phone there's no difference, its just like any other android phone.

Dubhar said:
Tethering is the same as any other android phone. The G3 supports wifi, blue tooth and USB tethering. How this works with US versions of the phone I dont know. In the UK tethering is monitored and controlled by the network not the phone, so the phone still has the capability. If you have a plan that allows tethering, and you dont have a crippled version of the phone there's no difference, its just like any other android phone.
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So you're saying the ability to turn the G3 into a hotspot can be found in the settings menu?

partylikeaninjastar said:
So you're saying the ability to turn the G3 into a hotspot can be found in the settings menu?
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What provider are you using?

partylikeaninjastar said:
So you're saying the ability to turn the G3 into a hotspot can be found in the settings menu?
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Unless your using some carried modified version of the G3 it should be under the settings menu as "tethering & networks"

partylikeaninjastar said:
So you're saying the ability to turn the G3 into a hotspot can be found in the settings menu?
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Yes, that's correct.

Osseon said:
Does freedom pop have true unlimited? No hidden data charges and all the data I can handle? I've used about 30gb in the last month on my 3G connection and probably another 20GB in the last 4 days on my mother's LTE. This is using Sprint's unlimited data plan. I burn through the GB and 5-10gb a month just wouldn't do.
EDIT: Just checked and no Freedom pop doesn't Calculating the data charges for my current useage would cost me about $2000 a month. No thanks.
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Damn, that's serious (mobile) data! No, FP would be just to get you connected, not an all-you-can-eat buffet. (I used it as backup on the road, but their coverage around me sucked)

Tethering?

Anyone know how to enable tethering or if any tethering apps work?
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3

I use the mobile hotspot app and it works

lyrad12 said:
I use the mobile hotspot app and it works
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Week that work w/out a tethering plan?
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3

no, but try foxfi, that's what I used before I moved to 30gb data plan

Tethering:
Most AT&T plans allow for mobile data sharing anymore. Even if your grandfathered in to the old "unlimited" plans. I've attached screen shots to the built in tethering functionality of the Note 4. Let me know if this works for you or if it's not what you're looking for.

joshklee said:
Most AT&T plans allow for mobile data sharing anymore. Even if your grandfathered in to the old "unlimited" plans. I've attached screen shots to the built in tethering functionality of the Note 4. Let me know if this works for you or if it's not what you're looking for.
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Just because you see it there in the settings doesn't mean it will work for the old unlimited plan. The phone usually calls 'home' and checks to see what plan you're on before tethering is enabled.

msk said:
Just because you see it there in the settings doesn't mean it will work for the old unlimited plan. The phone usually calls 'home' and checks to see what plan you're on before tethering is enabled.
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Right. I understand that. It worked for me when I was under the old "unlimited" plan. That's why I said that. Is it not working for you?

So wifi tethering works and you don't get some message stating that you need contact AT&T to enable this feature? I have the grandfathered unlimited data plan and I usually tether with my i717. I don't want any issues with this feature if and when I get this phone.

I am no longer on the unlimited plan but yes, it worked stock when I was on the unlimited plan using android.

I'm grandfathered in the unlimited and it does not work. It tells me to call att. That is weird that it worked for you when you had the unlimited plan.
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3

joshklee said:
Most AT&T plans allow for mobile data sharing anymore. Even if your grandfathered in to the old "unlimited" plans. I've attached screen shots to the built in tethering functionality of the Note 4. Let me know if this works for you or if it's not what you're looking for.
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Right. I understand that. It worked for me when I was under the old "unlimited" plan. That's why I said that. Is it not working for you?
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I'm still waiting for my note 4 pre-order from Best Buy lol. If tethering works on the old unlimited plan that is awesome.

I'm on the old unlimited plan and it doesn't work for me.

Well I tried foxfi/pdanet and easytether and they both work with bt tether... For some reason WiFi still tells you to call att...
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3

RiNo808 said:
I'm grandfathered in the unlimited and it does not work. It tells me to call att. That is weird that it worked for you when you had the unlimited plan.
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I just changed over within the last 3 months or so to another plan but I have been using tethering out of the box on stock for a while now. Not sure why they're not letting you. As far as the old "unlimited" plan goes, I found that after 5gigs, they throttled my speeds down to less than 1mbps downstream. I changed to 10gigs per month and have had no issues, throttling or tethering.

I am still on the unlimited plan and have never been able to natively tether without root/custom rom or using something like foxfi. It results in the message you got if tried. Last time I checked with att they tried to charge me 20$ extra a month for tethering, or switching to another data plan.
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any confirmed wifi tethering solutions yet for those of us whose plans do not allow it?

Yeah I should have mentioned in the op that I have unlimited data. On my current Android with root the tethering works fine. Was honestly considering a iPhone 6+ if there are no solutions out there for this. With jailbreak on that device I know the tethering works fine on unlimited data.
Reality is a shame that there is no root solution out

If you had an unlimited data plan, you certainly shouldn't be able to turn on tethering as it was never part of that data package. It was a separate add-on (I think for another $20) in order to enable tethering, and even then, it would only give you like 5GB or some small amount like that.
Had to root to get around the call home in order to do that.
That being said I haven't heard people try too much on the Note 4 since most people do have the newer plans that include tethering. I remember hearing that FoxFi still worked, but not sure on the Note 4.

hi guys
I have a AT&T version unlocked and use it on Tmobile network... how can I enable the this feature ?? I tried but it keep saying no network connection or invalid sim ??

Hey Everyone,
Just had a friend get Note 4 from ebay and it appears to be AT&T.
Anyway with the Australian SIM in when tries to Wifi Tether it give an error.
Is their anyway to fix this what about Custom ROM ?

Switching to 975u1 firmware for hotspot?? Or root?

I have the n975u from at&t, the hotspot built it won't work since I don't use their limited plans. I use PDAnet app for hotspot on my laptop which is great but it doesn't work to allow me to game on my nintendo Switch. If I flash to the N975U1 at&t firmware will I be able to use the native built in hotspot? If not can I just root and do something?
RESOLVED: SImply flash the XAA N975U1 firmware and you can use the hotspot, and retain VOLTE and lose the bloatware.

kyky7kyle7 said:
I have the n975u from at&t, the hotspot built it won't work since I don't use their limited plans. I use PDAnet app for hotspot on my laptop which is great but it doesn't work to allow me to game on my nintendo Switch. If I flash to the N975U1 at&t firmware will I be able to use the native built in hotspot? If not can I just root and do something?
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Three things...
Your saying your plan with AT&T does not include hotspot functionality. Flashing U1 will not change this, your line is simply not provisioned for it by AT&T.
What your trying to do is theft of service (IMHO I view it more borderline, but still any topic dealing with theft of service no matter why is not allowed here) by trying to get a feature that is not included in your plan and by extension you are not paying for.
No root method exists for the N975U and N975U1 at this time. However this was mentioned, though I have zero details or info about it.
Simplest solution is to upgrade your cellular plan to one that has hotspot data included.
AT&T postpaid unlimited plans (except starter plan) have hotspot included.
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Plus has hotspot included (10gb) - AT&T Prepaid Unlimited plan has hotspot, but it is as an add-on item

scottusa2008 said:
Three things...
Your saying your plan with AT&T does not include hotspot functionality. Flashing U1 will not change this, your line is simply not provisioned for it by AT&T.
What your trying to do is theft of service (IMHO I view it more borderline, but still any topic dealing with theft of service no matter why is not allowed here) by trying to get a feature that is not included in your plan and by extension you are not paying for.
No root method exists for the N975U and N975U1 at this time. However this was mentioned, though I have zero details or info about it.
Simplest solution is to upgrade your cellular plan to one that has hotspot data included.
AT&T postpaid unlimited plans (except starter plan) have hotspot included.
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Plus has hotspot included (10gb) - AT&T Prepaid Unlimited plan has hotspot, but it is as an add-on item
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I tried anyways and it works, by flashing U1 you get hotspot.

kyky7kyle7 said:
I tried anyways and it works, by flashing U1 you get hotspot.
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Your line must have had it already then... I've never heard of (or through personal experience had) this working unless the line was provisioned for it.
Though I do find it weird that your talking about wanting to do hotspot tethering with your phone on a limited data plan. I still suggest you switch to an unlimited data plan, especially if your wanting to use your Switch.

Question Tether / hotspot via root?

Adding tether to my monthly plan is $5 a month. Not a huge deal, but thats 60 a year.
Also, some prepaids offer unlimited data but NO hotspot on those plans.
What are people doing to enable hotspot / tether anymore??

xtravbx said:
Adding tether to my monthly plan is $5 a month. Not a huge deal, but thats 60 a year.
Also, some prepaids offer unlimited data but NO hotspot on those plans.
What are people doing to enable hotspot / tether anymore??
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The $5 is no big issue, I just don't want to be throttled. Currently I'm on a Pixel XL running 11 and using the Magisk tetheringenabler with no issues. Hoping my new 6 Pro can accomplish the same.

Brian Tomek said:
The $5 is no big issue, I just don't want to be throttled. Currently I'm on a Pixel XL running 11 and using the Magisk tetheringenabler with no issues. Hoping my new 6 Pro can accomplish the same.
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The heavier users need more than your 15 or whatever gb is given for free or paid ... After that, the speed is throttle... We need unlimited speed and gb

eloko said:
The heavier users need more than your 15 or whatever gb is given for free or paid ... After that, the speed is throttle... We need unlimited speed and gb
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I'm coming from an unlimited Sprint plan. You think I'll still get throttled?

Connect to vpn and then use app: VPN tether

uran108 said:
Connect to vpn and then use app: VPN tether
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VPN, regular VPN? The best ad blocker I seen is ad guard, but I use VPN. It even blocks ads in games.
Let's try that one. Vpn hotspot is a mess. Pdanet+ with USB is the best as of now, but Im tired of connecting the phone. Lucky patcher needed for this one

Brian Tomek said:
I'm coming from an unlimited Sprint plan. You think I'll still get throttled?
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I'm not sure if any carriers' "unlimited" is truly unlimited at the fastest speed - more often it's unlimited data, but after some specified amount (such as 15, 20, or 22 GB) of mobile data usage, they'll limit you to 3G or even 2G speeds, depending on the carrier.

eloko said:
VPN, regular VPN? The best ad blocker I seen is ad guard, but I use VPN. It even blocks ads in games.
Let's try that one. Vpn hotspot is a mess. Pdanet+ with USB is the best as of now, but Im tired of connecting the phone. Lucky patcher needed for this one
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Yes, I use SurfShark + VPN tether, works perfectly fine for Cricket. More than 40Gigs of tethering data monthly

TMobile gives you 40 or 50GB of high speed tethering w/ magenta max plan. And unlimited 5G speeds, no slowdowns ever.