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Carriers like Sprint not removing portable wifi hotspots but deactivating it. How?

On my Sprint Galaxy Nexus when I first got it the stock wifi tethering setting worked on my stock ICS. Later on I found that it just doesn't work anymore. It will activate and appear to be working and let my laptop connect but the 3G will go away like they have some kind of built in checker.
I did some research and found out that they might have a checking system set up. Well I found out you can still use apps like Foxfi which is great but I was just wondering if there was a stock work around.
They even blocked Foxfi from the market place but you can go to there main site and download it from there.
I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this and what kind of solutions do they use.
Right now I am using Foxfi which works perfect but I read that you can use a widget like switch pro and create a toggle to switch the portable wifi hot spot without it going through the check.
I do not want to use USB only prefer hot spot.
So please let me know all of your guys types of solutions.
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Well obviously the wifi tether built in is something your supposed to pay for. For stock no, there are no mods.
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I thought it was just weird because it worked at first but now it doesn't the stock version. Maybe because my phone was just still getting set up. Foxfi works for me great because I like to have hot spot but I hear PDA Net still works as well for USB Tethering.
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Does your Sprint tether work or do you have to use FoxFi?
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Just root it and tether it up
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It probably worked because they hadn't yet blocked it for you. Then you tried to use it and they did block it.

needspractice said:
On my Sprint Galaxy Nexus when I first got it the stock wifi tethering setting worked on my stock ICS. Later on I found that it just doesn't work anymore. It will activate and appear to be working and let my laptop connect but the 3G will go away like they have some kind of built in checker.
I did some research and found out that they might have a checking system set up. Well I found out you can still use apps like Foxfi which is great but I was just wondering if there was a stock work around.
They even blocked Foxfi from the market place but you can go to there main site and download it from there.
I was just wondering if anyone else is experiencing this and what kind of solutions do they use.
Right now I am using Foxfi which works perfect but I read that you can use a widget like switch pro and create a toggle to switch the portable wifi hot spot without it going through the check.
I do not want to use USB only prefer hot spot.
So please let me know all of your guys types of solutions.
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Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658288
I unlocked the bootloader, booted to TWRP Recovery without flashing it and flashed the tether zip. Keeps your phone stock and unlocks the built in tether. You don't even have to root.

What program do you use to unlock the boot loader or flash the roms?
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How in the world did you boot into TWRP without flashing it? That might not be rooted but seems like you have to flash a rom.
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needspractice said:
How in the world did you boot into TWRP without flashing it? That might not be rooted but seems like you have to flash a rom.
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Fastboot to recovery
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Also u can fast boot unlock boot loader and flash recovery via fast boot.. u need to use adb and computer tho
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Do what everyone else does....
Root it (you really need to to install any decent app).
Install wireless tether from http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Always install the newest one posted (yes it's beta, but it's rock solid stable).

Which program do you use to flash things? Qdl tool or is that old school? I know there is a power house program for the Nexus but I forgot what it is its on my home computer am I out of town.
So you are saying you have to at least flash the recovery but not the from so its still a little more than FoxFi.
What's a quick step by step process because its been a while since I have flashed things. I use to flash my dell streak all the time until I got my Nexus which I love.
Why did you decide to flash? Is not FoxFi good enough and simple enough?
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What other programs do you really need to install besides the tethering app?
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needspractice said:
What other programs do you really need to install besides the tethering app?
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You just have to be rooted and then install wireless tether.
It will prompt you to allow super user access on first start, allow it and tick the "always allow this action" box.
It's bomb proof....been using it for years on numerous different phones....and numerous different carriers (sprint included).

clockworkmod tether is another no root required tether app.
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I use Chrome browser on my laptop, and change the user agent to the same as the phone (there's a Chrome app). No problems tethering...

Is that USB or Hot Spot?
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Looks like FoxFi is still the easiest solution.
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You can root your phone and then install wifi tether. Thus is what I did...
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Request: Sprint Hotspot hack or hacked app

I haven't found any evidence that this has been done yet, so I was wondering if someone would be able to either tell us how to hack the stock Sprint Hotspot app or upload a pre-hacked app for us to download.
I'm willing to try ideas out to see if they work, so let me know if you have suggestions!

The hotspot app is built into the framework. So it would take some editing. Are doubting to use kies?
Use wireless tether for root, it's in the market.
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Wireless tether may or may not work from the market, wouldn't work for me. If it doesn't try this link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta14.apk This 1 worked for me the 1st time. ROOT is required of course.

Q. How do I use the WiFi Tether app?
Download from the store or see above link....
1. Open the Wifi Tether App
2. Press Menu
3. Press Settings
4. Choose "Change Device-Profile"
5. Choose "Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE)"
6. Press Back twice to return to initial app screen
7. Press the big ole WiFi Signal icon
8. Allow Superuser Permissions
Profit! :highfive::highfive::highfive:

I should have clarified in the first post, but I was hoping to get the stock app hacked to work for tethering (wired and wireless). I'm familiar with WiFi Tether and I'm sure I could get that working (thankfully!), but I prefer the stock app. From my experience with the stock app on the Evo 3D, One S, and Evo 4G LTE, it's a lot faster and more reliable than third-party apps.
I'm not even sure what kies is yet, so I'm not using it, no. I think it's some sort of data/calendar sync service.

jamiphar said:
I should have clarified in the first post, but I was hoping to get the stock app hacked to work for tethering (wired and wireless). I'm familiar with WiFi Tether and I'm sure I could get that working (thankfully!), but I prefer the stock app. From my experience with the stock app on the Evo 3D, One S, and Evo 4G LTE, it's a lot faster and more reliable than third-party apps.
I'm not even sure what kies is yet, so I'm not using it, no. I think it's some sort of data/calendar sync service.
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I am not aware of this being successful... Yet...
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joeyhdownsouth said:
Wireless tether may or may not work from the market, wouldn't work for me. If it doesn't try this link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wifi_tether_v3_1-beta14.apk This 1 worked for me the 1st time. ROOT is required of course.
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Isnt that the same one from the market?
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jamiphar said:
I should have clarified in the first post, but I was hoping to get the stock app hacked to work for tethering (wired and wireless). I'm familiar with WiFi Tether and I'm sure I could get that working (thankfully!), but I prefer the stock app. From my experience with the stock app on the Evo 3D, One S, and Evo 4G LTE, it's a lot faster and more reliable than third-party apps.
I'm not even sure what kies is yet, so I'm not using it, no. I think it's some sort of data/calendar sync service.
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Htc handles the 3rd party apps a little differently than Samsung. For instance Foxfi which did not need root at all would not work properly with HTC phones unless rooted. I know you may want to use the stock one but at the end of the day you still pressing a button and I have been using wifi tether and it works flawlessly and actually to me was faster than stock. I have owned and Evo Evo3D, Epic Touch Galaxy S2(Tmobile) Galaxy S3(Sprint). Must say that wireless tether app has held me down on more than one occasion.
Don't hurt to request it though but I am quite sure whether you asked or not someone is and has been working on it.

playya said:
Isnt that the same one from the market?
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Htc handles the 3rd party apps a little differently than Samsung. For instance Foxfi which did not need root at all would not work properly with HTC phones unless rooted. I know you may want to use the stock one but at the end of the day you still pressing a button and I have been using wifi tether and it works flawlessly and actually to me was faster than stock. I have owned and Evo Evo3D, Epic Touch Galaxy S2(Tmobile) Galaxy S3(Sprint). Must say that wireless tether app has held me down on more than one occasion.
Don't hurt to request it though but I am quite sure whether you asked or not someone is and has been working on it.
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I always thought it was the same 1 from the market until I installed it and it wouldn't for the life of me allow SU. I uninstalled it, installed the one from Google code and it worked perfectly the 1st time.

With wireless tether change profile to galaxy nexus gsm not cdma and you must use access control.

Have you tried the following:
jamiphar said:
I haven't found any evidence that this has been done yet, so I was wondering if someone would be able to either tell us how to hack the stock Sprint Hotspot app or upload a pre-hacked app for us to download.
I'm willing to try ideas out to see if they work, so let me know if you have suggestions!
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If your phone is rooted, you can try the following: (it works for me on my rooted stock rom)
http://galaxys3root.com/sprint-gala...her-free-on-rooted-sprint-galaxy-s3-sph-l710/
If non-rooted, you can try the following (never tried it myself):
http://www.androidauthority.com/tether-android-phone-computer-pc-mac-avoid-detection-44243/
Spunky168
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This is not done in the ROMs?
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Question: why not set the device profile to galaxy S3? That works the best for me....
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jamcar said:
Question: why not set the device profile to galaxy S3? That works the best for me....
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Those replies were before the update that supported the s3

JohnnyEpic said:
This is not done in the ROMs?
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unfortunately CM10 is the only one that actually got the native hotspot app to work. every other rom requires third party wifi apps..

jamcar said:
Question: why not set the device profile to galaxy S3? That works the best for me....
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Galaxy S3 wasnt on the profile list back then. So you had to use Nexus cdma/lte
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Question??
So... we don't have a stock hotspot hack yet except for CM10??

If you are running stock rooted this is worth giving a shot. Its a nandroid of a stock cspire rom. Same ROM with the exception of a few sprint apps missing. Fully functional stock tether if your on sprint http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32460393&postcount=21 think it runs better too. Just throwin it out there

Will this work with the Sprint Galaxy SPH-L710? Can it just be flashed over the existing ROM?

Best tethering app

What app Oscar anyone using on their rooted Samsung s iii?
Prior to switching it was baked into my CM9 os. So I am not sure what app to download. I have tried one bit it is constantly stopping
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WiFi Tether from the market works best for me!

I am seeing a lot of negative comments about this app 'wifi tether' and gs III stock. It seems to indicate that it does not play well together. This is why I was asking, because this was my experience today: No consistent connection, it simply drops the tether and the app stops.
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Better get used to it if ur stayin stock. All that works unless u have the means to Bluetooth tether. If u can do it with Bluetooth try foxfi. Normal tether doesn't work with it yet. Also if u haven't done so, in addition to setting gnex profile in the tether app and unchecking the disable wake lock option, delete ConnectionManager.apk from /system/app. Probably the cause of your tethering woes

Thanks for confirming
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Www.foxfi.com will let wifi sctivate with root or no root. Does work for gs3. I use it frequently with sprint.
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But it doesn't work. It says it active but you get a error on the device when you try to use it
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Yeah FoxFi wouldn't work fir me either. My laptop saw the ssid but would never connect. I tried another tablet but had the same results. Wifi tether used to work for me but doesn't for some reason after the latest update.
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Hmm i use an older version than what is available now. I have no issues.
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Can you post the older version? Or can I send you my email address to mail it?
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SoxIn4 said:
Yeah FoxFi wouldn't work fir me either. My laptop saw the ssid but would never connect. I tried another tablet but had the same results. Wifi tether used to work for me but doesn't for some reason after the latest update.
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WiFi Tether works for me just fine (gotta select the GNexus CDMA/LTE profile).
The only hiccup I've found is that before I activate tethering, I often need to do a fresh reboot on the GSIII, or else it will claim its broadcasting, but it really isn't.
And, of course, root IS required for this particular app.

derrickmd18 said:
Can you post the older version? Or can I send you my email address to mail it?
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I don't know enough about the rules on posting links so................
I did a google search for "wifi tether versions"
Down toward the bottom of the results I came across a page from the androidpolice site.
Right above the row of three screen shots is the following sentence: (If it does get pulled, however, you can always grab the apk from Here).
Click on the word "Here" and it will take you to the android-wifi-tether project home page.
Click on downloads and that will get you to where you want to be.
I am running Jelly Bean on my GS3 and have yet to be able to get wifi tether or foxfi to work at all.
I am about to start at the oldest version of wifi tether and work my way forward until I find something that works.
Until I find something stable, I will be using pdanet for wired tether. Hey, it works all day long for me.
On EDIT.............
Ignore most of the above and just google "android wifi tether project"
It will cut out most of the steps and is the first result on google.
Dang, I've been here almost two years and still considered a new member?
Had to wait 5 minutes before I could edit the post with better info.
Trust me, I'm a real person........not a spam bot!
Sure it has something to do with post count.

Any luck with older versions of wifi tether?
Greg0u812 said:
... I am running Jelly Bean on my GS3 and have yet to be able to get wifi tether or foxfi to work at all.
I am about to start at the oldest version of wifi tether and work my way forward until I find something that works.
Until I find something stable, I will be using pdanet for wired tether. Hey, it works all day long for me.
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Any luck GregO? I'm also running JB on the GS3. If you find a wifi tether please let us know. Thanks.

BJBes said:
Any luck GregO? I'm also running JB on the GS3. If you find a wifi tether please let us know. Thanks.
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Not yet.
Work got real busy right after I made the post and I wasn't able to go through the apk's.
I have to go over to another house and do a few hours worth of work before I can really get in and mess with these.
It may be late this evening (for me) but I am still going to try and run through them.

Sorry about the delay.
I wasn't able to do anything with this until this morning.
I was unable to get any of the versions to work with JB.
Three different computers........three different os's, n one would see it.
Could possibly be that I am simply missing something.

Ver 1.81.3 wprks fine with the sprint version.
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WiFi tether or built in tethering with a custom ROM.
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Dalmus said:
WiFi Tether works for me just fine (gotta select the GNexus CDMA/LTE profile).
The only hiccup I've found is that before I activate tethering, I often need to do a fresh reboot on the GSIII, or else it will claim its broadcasting, but it really isn't.
And, of course, root IS required for this particular app.
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That is incorrect. On the newest wifi tether app in the market, you set it as Samsung galaxy s3 and it works great. On 3.1 beta 14, you have to select galaxy nexus cdma
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Greg0u812 said:
Sorry about the delay.
I wasn't able to do anything with this until this morning.
I was unable to get any of the versions to work with JB.
Three different computers........three different os's, n one would see it.
Could possibly be that I am simply missing something.
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The app will not work for jelly bean. The developer needs to update the app. I have not found any wireless tether apps that work with jb
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wifi tether always works easiest for me.

mnhertz26 said:
The app will not work for jelly bean. The developer needs to update the app. I have not found any wireless tether apps that work with jb
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Well bah humbug!
Guess we'll have to wait for an update then.
Thanks for the info.

WIFI tether without ROOT!

I know most of us love to root and be able to flash great many roms but some great dev. but these rom do comes with great many bugs....
People root and flash roms for many great reasons, one of them is wifi tether? well I was in hunt for something like that.....I came across FOXFI
It's a wifi hotspot app for your unrooted phone.
Please check it on your phone and see if its work.....download the free version from the Apps Store or Apps Market...
btwn I've ordered my Note 2, just waiting to get it.
enjoy.

loaferkan said:
I know most of us love to root and be able to flash great many roms but some great dev. but these rom do comes with great many bugs....
People root and flash roms for many great reasons, one of them is wifi tether? well I was in hunt for something like that.....I came across FOXFI
It's a wifi hotspot app for your unrooted phone.
Please check it on your phone and see if its work.....download the free version from the Apps Store or Apps Market...
btwn I've ordered my Note 2, just waiting to get it.
enjoy.
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I can confirmed Foxfi works great. I've been using it for the last couple of days with no problem.
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Doesn't work, Turns on my T-mobile Hotspot and then the connected computer gets redirected to the upsell page

eurohomie said:
Doesn't work, Turns on my T-mobile Hotspot and then the connected computer gets redirected to the upsell page
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You need the apn fix
Foxfi works great, but to do apn fix u need root anyways.
Idk how people are saying foxfi works great on tmobile when the apn is going to be an issue.
Its a hidden apn
Apn backup and restore
Titanium backup pro
Make apn bnr a sys app
Remove ics check
Backup current apn
Find the fixed apn xml
[Try xquizit rom thread]
Then deleat ur apn not the backup
Then restore tue new one u downloaded
Good to go
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Mine works great straight thru the system but im on straight talk now
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prepaidguy9081 said:
You need the apn fix
Foxfi works great, but to do apn fix u need root anyways.
Idk how people are saying foxfi works great on tmobile when the apn is going to be an issue.
Its a hidden apn
Apn backup and restore
Titanium backup pro
Make apn bnr a sys app
Remove ics check
Backup current apn
Find the fixed apn xml
[Try xquizit rom thread]
Then deleat ur apn not the backup
Then restore tue new one u downloaded
Good to go
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Mine works great straight thru the system but im on straight talk now
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Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade

ddoug215 said:
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
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Whats your favorite wifi tether app for rooted phones, that's confirmed working.

For those using a windows computer that keep getting rerouted try this:
download ultrasurf (Google it)
Run it and wait till it connects.
Done. Enjoy browsing..
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ddoug215 said:
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
Im having the same issue I keep getting re-directed to t mobile wi fi for an upgrade
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+1 more, not working.
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Downloaded apn backup and restore. When launching it say apns cannot be backed up or restored on 4.0.
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DMen81 said:
+1 more, not working.
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it doesn't work with T-Mobile, because there is the Mobile Hotspot app...If someone can remove that from the device, I tried it with root but it didn't work...but if you used the international version of your rom....then it works....between International has no wifi calling...in case you either live in the no signal zone, or you are traveling abroad....

loaferkan said:
it doesn't work with T-Mobile, because there is the Mobile Hotspot app...If someone can remove that from the device, I tried it with root but it didn't work...but if you used the international version of your rom....then it works....between International has no wifi calling...in case you either live in the no signal zone, or you are traveling abroad....
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That works with MYROM version 2.1 with the APN Fix. I using that combination for the past 2 weeks with no problems.
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Just use the treVee mod (if your rooted) that way you dont have to change or delete your apns and it even comes with a little widget to turn it on and off.
you have to change some of the settings in the app in order to get it to work properly, pm me if u wanna know the settings

easy tether app on the market
download chrome for your laptop/desktop
download user agent chrome extension
change it to a mobile browser
done.

parusia said:
That works with MYROM version 2.1 with the APN Fix. I using that combination for the past 2 weeks with no problems.
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APN FIX? can you please provide more info on this?
thanks.

loaferkan said:
APN FIX? can you please provide more info on this?
thanks.
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PM sent.
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parusia said:
PM sent.
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Where can I find this APN fix? I'm using JEDI X11, but got a text from T-Mobile telling me to add tethering.

Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962752
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Tethering

Ok first off I've researched and studied this to hell and posting is my last resort. I'm rooted, use vpn shields, have tried several top rated tethering apps from the play store and a proxy. None work, once I try to load a website on my PC the t mobile web page pops up about tethering and such, I am unable to tether. Anyone with suggestions?
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?
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https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

That didn't work. As in the app errors out so I didn't get a chance to test it and it's no longer in the play store.
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in order to have Tethering work, you MUST Flash the Kernel with a "Tweaked" version that allows Wifi Tether.
the file I got downloaded, I forgot where from is named, SetUIDRestrictRemovedKernel.zip
If you do a google search using the filename I provided above, It should be the second choice. ( I just did the search)
it'll download when you select to....
You can also try here: http://d-h.st/GcM
Aloha and good luck!

i dont think this is true.. i am on stock mdl that i rooted and debloated myself and stock kernel etc.. i just tried tethering last night and it worked fine.. maybe becuase i removed allthe know crap..??

lgkahn said:
i dont think this is true.. i am on stock mdl that i rooted and debloated myself and stock kernel etc.. i just tried tethering last night and it worked fine.. maybe becuase i removed allthe know crap..??
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if you're using the included Tethering app it works right out of the box! It's the "Trev_E_Mod" tethering and others that are not possible to enable without the Kernel patch......

Ya it seems all the custom roms I tried I could not for the life of me get wifi tethering to work. I had to go back to stock TW for M919 and now it works perfectly. I wish I heard about the tweaked kernel before. Will try the tweaked kernel when I get an itch to flash something new hopefully 4.4 real soon!
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