I'm on the $70 prepaid monthly with T-Mobile and I'm at over 15GB of high-speed data with no throttle/cap/dreaded EDGE default. Also, my phone (GSM Galaxy Nexus) operates at 2G, 3G, AND 4G. The downside to this excellence is T-Mobile does not allow tethering for the $70/unlimited plan (sad face). I asked them why and they simply responded with: "If you'd like to use the tether and hotspot services, you need to downgrade your plan from unlimited to [x amount of GB]… once you've reached/exceeded x amount of GB, you will be throttled." My phone's "high-speed internet" is my computer's as well -- since I have no ISP (sigh) -- so I have to tether, but I REFUSE to be throttled like some insubordinate child. I've been using some app called Orbot along with PDANet to hide my tethering activities from T-Mobile, but it's only USB-tether that is hidable (epic sad face). Also, every so often it'll shut off (in the middle of WHATEVER you're doing) and prompt you to restart the service -- how annoying. If anyone knows of any ways to resolve/work around this issue, please respond to this or send me a PM ASAP.
Thanks in advance!
Dee
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Same problem here
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calibachrome said:
Same problem here
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I guess no one has a fix for it.
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Stop being so cheap. Either live with the hacked way you've been doing it or suck it up and pay for an isp or tethering plan.
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Stop being so cheap. Either live with the hacked way you've been doing it or suck it up and pay for an isp or tethering plan.
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I asked for fixes, not backlash, dude. You don't know a person's circumstances to tell them to "stop being so cheap." You should work on your communication skills. And have you misread what I typed? I cannot get a tethering plan with the plan I'm on with T-Mobile ($70 unlimited). I'd pay for an ISP if I were able to, but I cannot (hence my post...). The way that I'm doing it is okay, I guess. I probably need to find a way to stop my phone from getting so daggone hot when using PDAnet's tethering, though.
Last question to you, dude: do you know of any threads that teach everything about kernels (how to configure them for optimum performance; how to determine whether it's better suited for, or compatible with, a specific ROM [like ParanoidAndroid 3.0, for example]; the basics; etc.)? Also, do you know which is the best for a heavy, heavy user (my screen is always on and my phone is always in my hand)?
Thanks in advance,
Dee.
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Just picked up this phone and got it unlocked. I tried searching but couldn't find much on the topic. Can anyone confirm if you can get data on the $50 gophone plan or does AT&T have these phones flagged?
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I'm confused. Unless I am mistaken, AT&T doesn't offer the GNex at all. Unless what you are saying is you are trying to use a GNex on AT&T...in which case you are in the wrong forum entirely. Actually, either way you are in the wrong forum. Maybe because of the mobile app.
No I'm on my gnex on Verizon but I bought a t mobile sII and am asking about that.
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You'd be better off getting a simple mobile sim changing the apn and you can get the 4g plan and get 4g speeds.
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all you gotta do is flash a skyrocket i727 radio .. redpocket would make a better choice than gophone though , as I don't think it works with smartphones at all
Thanks for the replies I'll try those radios. Funny thing is data words perfect in my unlocked Droid pro but pop it in the sII with the same apn and nothing will load.
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Just picked up this phone and got it unlocked. I tried searching but couldn't find much on the topic. Can anyone confirm if you can get data on the $50 gophone plan or does AT&T have these phones flagged?
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iIm using the plan now and the only way to use data is to purchase their data which is like $25 for 1GB along with the $50 a month for unlimited text and minutes. also with my experience i cant download anything from the play store thats over 7MB.
for me changing radios makes no difference
seems like ATT flagged a lot of android phones on howardforums they have a list of phones that do work on it. not much mention on the t989 from what i had found.
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iIm using the plan now and the only way to use data is to purchase their data which is like $25 for 1GB along with the $50 a month for unlimited text and minutes. also with my experience i cant download anything from the play store thats over 7MB.
for me changing radios makes no difference
seems like ATT flagged a lot of android phones on howardforums they have a list of phones that do work on it. not much mention on the t989 from what i had found.
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Seems like you're right as I picked up the plan and the data works on my unlocked Droid Pro but not the SII. Thanks for your response and I hope this post is useful to people in the future!
It was working before, I don't know about now though
Hey guys, got a couple of questions hopefully you can help me with. I've moved out into the country and there is hardly any ISP's out here. Only ones being the satellite ones. With that being said, I have verizon unlimited data for 2 more years and I was wondering, if I plan on using this as a daily driver for tethering on my computer, can I call verizon and tell them I'd like to pay $ a month for tethering? Isn't it like $20? Would I be limited on how much data I can tether? I'm trying to do this the right way if possible, I don't want them to cut me off or anything like that.
i JUST got 4g signal today at my home (guessing they updated one of the towers out here
Thanks!
You should be fine tethering on unlimited w/o a tethering plan. Verizon actually got in trouble with the FTC for blocking it on LTE. I do it all the time.
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Smokeey said:
You should be fine tethering on unlimited w/o a tethering plan. Verizon actually got in trouble with the FTC for blocking it on LTE. I do it all the time.
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Alright, I'm guessing your rooted correct? While I'm gone my wife will have to be using her 4g but she does not want me to root her phone so were using an app, thats mainly why I was asking. Thanks for your reply!
Try tethering using FoxFi from the play store. See if that works ok for you.
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Smokeey said:
You should be fine tethering on unlimited w/o a tethering plan. Verizon actually got in trouble with the FTC for blocking it on LTE. I do it all the time.
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Incorrect. What the FCC slapped them on the wrist for is having third party tethering apps blocked in the Play Store. Per the FCC, Verizon is still permitted to charge C block (LTE) customers on an unlimited plan a separate tethering fee, regardless if they use a third party app or not. What they are not permitted to do is have third party apps blocked from the Play Store, or charge tiered customers for tethering.
For those still on unlimited plans, everything, save for apps no longer being blocked, remains the same as it was before. If they somehow detect your tethering, they can charge you for a tethering plan or drop you altogether.
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Try tethering using FoxFi from the play store. See if that works ok for you.
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This is what I use (and I am not rooted).
Just moved into a dorm and the net is god awful, used to WiFi hotspot with my myTouch4g, for free, didn't ever ask me to pay or upgrade on the computer or phone. But I just tried it with my GalaxyS3 and it told me I needed a plan for like $15? I rather not. Anyway to get around it? cheers.
How about installing a custom rom? Have u done so? If not, I believe u can tether in cm9 or cm10 if I'm not mistaken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31019509
Or maybe this thread may give u a lead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847419
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Yea just root your phone with the no trip method and you will be able to tether all you want!
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Or buy yourself a router for your room, plug it into your ethernet so it's somewhat fast, and name it something like "hp_setup" so it looks like a wireless printer. That's what I did, and it's a lot easier/more reliable than using your phone everytime you're in your room.
I'm scared to root :c Haha. Its a fear. Idk how and...I'll look into it and the router idea seems appealing, thanks. I was hoping there'd be some apps, but thanks
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How much data do you pay for? You get tethering with the 5gb plan.
Not all the 5gb data plans get free tethering
Smhs 5gb is the one you need to ask for
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^5GB and up got free tethering. There's no way to say "don't tether please" if you're on a 5GB plan. Just signed a contract 2 weeks ago so my info is very recent.
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I guess it's possible older plans didn't include it but a quick phonecall should remedy it. I can't see hotspotting with under 5gb so he should be good to go. The new unlimited unlimited plan is cool but doesn't include tethering.
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I guess it's possible older plans didn't include it but a quick phonecall should remedy it. I can't see hotspotting with under 5gb so he should be good to go. The new unlimited unlimited plan is cool but doesn't include tethering.
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Every plan includes tethering when you root.
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Rooting looks good. How do I check my plan? xD Its my dads account. But I have access.
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Just checked the my account thing. Says its unlimited on internet, preferred android unlimited. So you said anything above 5 Gb. So why is it telling me to pay? :/
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^5GB and up got free tethering. There's no way to say "don't tether please" if you're on a 5GB plan. Just signed a contract 2 weeks ago so my info is very recent.
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I have a 5gb plan and I only pay 20 a month, it does not include tethering. I got the plan through the loyalty dept. So there is a plan out there that does not include it.
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I have an unlocked galaxy nexus running Franco r364. I just bought a Samsung arm chrome book and it will see the nexus Wi-Fi hotspot but will not connect. It let me tether however for a while then blocked it. I have the unlimited data no tethering plan. Does anyone know how to bypass the tethering block or know how I can get the chromebook to connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot. I've researched and found tether bypasses such as clock work tether that work for PC or Mac but not chrome OS anyone experiencing the same issue or have found a solution. Thanks in advance.
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Use the stock teethering feature in android.
T-mobile doesn't have software blocking your device because it's not T-mobile firmware but rather stock google.
you need to enable teethering on your device.
verify that your APN TYPE in your APN settings says "default,supl,dun,mms"
that should enable teethering on your stock device.
dellenrules said:
Use the stock teethering feature in android.
T-mobile doesn't have software blocking your device because it's not T-mobile firmware but rather stock google.
you need to enable teethering on your device.
verify that your APN TYPE in your APN settings says "default,supl,dun,mms"
that should enable teethering on your stock device.
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Wait... Huh? I can bypass T-Mobile's block? Can you elaborate on this more clearly? I had to orkbot (or something like that) and PDAnet just to barely tether. It's slow as hell (1 gbs). Please help!
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andriodee said:
Wait... Huh? I can bypass T-Mobile's block? Can you elaborate on this more clearly? I had to orkbot (or something like that) and PDAnet just to barely tether. It's slow as hell (1 gbs). Please help!
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I think he's trying to say that you should use the stock wireless tethering hotspot function instead of a third party app. Also to modify the APN with the parameters he provided
Just for the record 1gb(p)s is not slow at all...roughly 800mbps
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I think he's trying to say that you should use the stock wireless tethering hotspot function instead of a third party app. Also to modify the APN with the parameters he provided
Just for the record 1gb(p)s is not slow at all...roughly 800mbps
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I added the "dun," in and my computer is telling that it cannot connect to the network. Am I don't something wrong? That's with the Wi-Fi tether. I can connect with the USB tether, but I can't access the internet. I get a message from T-Mobile saying, "Turn your Smartphone into a Mobile Hotspot! Share your smartphone's high-speed internet connection […]." I can't move beyond this webpage, either. Ugh. This sucks. :-/
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//****DUN? Are you using OSX?****//
Forget that comment, I'm stupid.
Just connect to it via your wireless adapter.
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Using stock adjusted APN and it connects but when u try to browse it directs u to T-Mobile. Anyway around this?
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The way they catch you is by the UAString. On their side, it makes it look like a desktop is using your data and hence the reason you get blocked. Not too familiar with Chrome OS, but see if there are any add ons for chrome that will change the UA String( User Agent String)
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//****DUN? Are you using OSX?****//
Forget that comment, I'm stupid.
Just connect to it via your wireless adapter.
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How, though?
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Thanks for the help... This is happening not only on my chrome book but everything now. T-Mobile upped there game.
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Thanks for the help... This is happening not only on my chrome book but everything now. T-Mobile upped there game.
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Yeah, they're not having that this year. Lol. Which plan are you using? The $70 unlimited plan?
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I got a family plan with unlimited calls and text. I had 5gb data with hot spot but they recently came out with the uncapped unlimited data and igot it because I knew I was rooted and could still tether. Guess they caught on because as of Feb 1st it keeps redirecting to T-Mobile. I can still get away with it on my ps3 though that's about it.
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I too have the $30 unlimited plan and I can tether just fine. You are using the stock tethering feature right? Have you tried changing the uastring?
http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2011/12/changing-user-agent-new-google-chrome.html?m=1
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Yeah but that doesn't work for a ps3
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I can still get away with it on my ps3 though that's about it.
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2char?
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2char?
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Forums typically require a minimum number of characters (chars) before you can post. 10 characters used to be pretty common, so people would boost their character count by adding "10char" to their post. Looks like 2 characters is the minimum on xda...
I have this problem too, almost. I have the Sprint variant and I don't get redirected to a site on my Samsung ARM CB.
When on any Jellybean rom, my CB sees the built in hotspot from the gnex but says it can't connect to it. Works perfectly on cm9.1, although only when the hotspot is an open network. I honestly can't believe 2 Google devices won't work together.
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Switching to an Android use agent works
Since I bought a Samsung Chromebook in July, I had no trouble using my T-Mobile $30 5GB plan to tether to it . . . until today.
I was unhappy until I switched user agents to an Android user agent. A couple (Android 4.0.2 for Galaxy Nexus & Chrome for Android Tablet) different user agents did the trick.
I've got a TZones plan, and would like to move to a Note 2. Which of the three Note models is the best choice for me between the AT&T I317, the Canadian T889V, and the international N7100/N7105. I'm in SoCal, so if LTE is coming I'm thinking it'll be here soon. I really need to be able to wifi tether, that is a key function for me.
Thanks for the advice and help!
No advice?
Ditch tzones, cause they could do a force upgrade, they are being more diligent in checking devices that log on, but if u was to go with tones, I would use a rooted international, which would only get you edge anyway.
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Ok, assuming I do ditch tzones, is there a plan that doesn't have data caps and allows me to wifi tether?
Also, if I want to keep trying my luck, is the T889V the best choice? I've read the blocks on Canadian phones have been very few.
Wow, you're really still using tzones, huh? And you expect to be able to use unlimited 4g data with tethering? Ya Got balls, buddy
I can't help you with device choices, only people that could are the ones who have taken the risk and experimented with different devices.
But, I can tell you there is no data feature that's completely unlimited AND includes tethering officially. Tmobile uses throttling, so when you hit your "softcap* for the month, your internet speeds are turned down painfully slow (like down to 100kbps).
Assuming you changed to a value plan(since you seem like the type that is fine with paying full price upfront for the phone), here are your choices:
2gb softcap, no tethering = $10
5gb softcap, tethering = $25
10gb softcap, tethering = $55
Truly unlimited, no softcap, but also no tethering = $20
Note that some people are still finding ways to get around the tethering block on non-tethering data features, but results are extremely mixed. So if you're willing to experiment(and, of course, be violating tmobile's terms), you MIGHT be able tether under the radar. I suppose you are willing to, since you're still trying to use a 2004 flip phone data feature on a galaxy note 2
Anyway, good luck man. Hope that helps.
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Tmobile uses throttling, so when you hit your "softcap* for the month, your internet speeds are turned down painfully slow (like down to 100kbps).
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Or as what we, ex Sprint users, refer to as "Blazing fast Internet" :laugh:
I guess I could go with truly unlimited and add tethering...the tethering is important to me.
You can't add tethering to the truly unlimited feature.
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So no cap and no tether, or tether and throttle? Booooooo
When I say tether, if root isnt the first word that comes to mind then there is probably something wrong
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PhxDroid86 said:
When I say tether, if root isnt the first word that comes to mind then there is probably something wrong
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