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TETHERING HOTSPOT help

Ok so i never had any issues with any phone till today!!!
So i rooted my phone couple months ago , and immeidiately delete the tethering manager.apk with titanium backup ! So i could use the tethering for free.. So it was working fine all this past moths till today i try to use it and when i open the browser in my laptop/tablet etc.. It always take me to the tmobile offer to get the 14.99 plan for tethering.. I check my programs to see if some tethering manager got installed or sumething but its not there, so i dont know!! Anyone having this issue?

joselarajan87 said:
Ok so i never had any issues with any phone till today!!!
So i rooted my phone couple months ago , and immeidiately delete the tethering manager.apk with titanium backup ! So i could use the tethering for free.. So it was working fine all this past moths till today i try to use it and when i open the browser in my laptop/tablet etc.. It always take me to the tmobile offer to get the 14.99 plan for tethering.. I check my programs to see if some tethering manager got installed or sumething but its not there, so i dont know!! Anyone having this issue?
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Do you have tmobile my account app on phone?
I heard somewhere this app keep track on our usage so that might has happened.
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try deleting the 3 wifi sharing apps.. or whatever you call it in TB,

bikrame said:
Do you have tmobile my account app on phone?
I heard somewhere yethis a keep track on our usage so that might has happened.
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Yea i have tmobile my account. Im about to delete it n see wat happens thanks

Yes same with me except i just got a message saying if i use it again they will block my tethering. I want to know how they know i am tethering. I really want to tether but i dont want to get blocked. is there a way to make it so tmobile cant see if i am tethering.

joselarajan87 said:
Ok so i never had any issues with any phone till today!!!
So i rooted my phone couple months ago , and immeidiately delete the tethering manager.apk with titanium backup ! So i could use the tethering for free.. So it was working fine all this past moths till today i try to use it and when i open the browser in my laptop/tablet etc.. It always take me to the tmobile offer to get the 14.99 plan for tethering.. I check my programs to see if some tethering manager got installed or sumething but its not there, so i dont know!! Anyone having this issue?
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Yup - just started happening to me too. I do not have the tmo tethering software on my phone at all either. Very strange.

I haven't been blocked but I use WiFi Tether from the Play Store. Try that and see if it works for you, it's free.
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No problems here. Chicagoland area, running juggs 5.0, stock tethering app. USB and hot spot both work normal.
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And i just a new rom flash jug 5.0 amd still the same problem

teo032 said:
try deleting the 3 wifi sharing apps.. Or whatever you call it in tb,
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i tried it already but still the same

This recently started happening to me too, however upon some Google searching I came upon a quick and easy fix: Don't use the stock tether! and use this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
The latest one uploaded on April 22 [wifi_tether_v3_1-beta14.apk] works perfectly for me hope this helps!

shinigenEddy said:
This recently started happening to me too, however upon some Google searching I came upon a quick and easy fix: Don't use the stock tether! and use this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
The latest one uploaded on April 22 [wifi_tether_v3_1-beta14.apk] works perfectly for me hope this helps!
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That's what I'm currently using but it still redirects me to the up sell page. However the up sell page does not come up under the Safari browser while it did whilst using chrome.
foxfi is another alternative which worked great
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iLeopard said:
That's what I'm currently using but it still redirects me to the up sell page. However the up sell page does not come up under the Safari browser while it did whilst using chrome.
foxfi is another alternative which worked great
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same thing here any app i use to tether its directing me to th tmobile offer for 14.99

This is weird now i tried to coneect to my samsung tablet and it does work fine, but when i connect to any laptop it directs me to tmobile offer???? Any ideas?????????

joselarajan87 said:
This is weird now i tried to coneect to my samsung tablet and it does work fine, but when i connect to any laptop it directs me to tmobile offer???? Any ideas?????????
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Have you tried every available browser on your computer?
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tjbunch1228 said:
have you tried every available browser on your computer?
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oh s** itried internet explorer and its fine lol but when i use google chrome it does direct me to that tmobile offer!!! Its weird.

joselarajan87 said:
oh s** itried internet explorer and its fine lol but when i use google chrome it does direct me to that tmobile offer!!! Its weird.
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Yeah...T-Mobile takes advantage of chrome user agent string....that's how they know we tether. However once flagged, its very hard to get around it.
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Wow. I guess all good things must come to an end because I loved the free tethering......it is my data and even with the use of tethering I still do not use up my 5 gigs THAT I PAY FOR! This is an interesting tactic for T-Mobile to use......hmmmmmm.....
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I TOTALLY Agree!!! Why is anyone telling us how to use something we pay for. How we use our 2 or 5 or even 10 gigs of data should be OUR OWN BUSINESS!
T-Mobile's been piping lately how their going to crack down on folks who tether.
DAMN THEM!!!
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You guys can still tether don't worry. Use different tethering alternatives and see which one works for y'all, i.e barnacle, foxfi, pdanet, easy tether, android wifi tether.
You could even try different browsers
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Bypass Tmobile UserAgent Sniff and Tether

Found a solution to tmobiles user agent sniffer .
**Must be rooted for this to work * *
Steps:
1. Get TrevE Mod tether app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34037922
(you will not get a internet connection using any other tether app while using the VPN app)
2. Get Hotspot Shield VPN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...id.vpn&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
(was mentioned in earlier post but couldn't get it to work)
3. Start Hotspot Shield VPN and connect
4. Start TrevE Mod Tether app
Problems?
Hotspot Shield does not connect or you get error 1028?
Get Tun.Ko from market and install it
Repeat step 3 and 4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hZWQudHVuLmluc3RhbGxlciJd
Connected device does not receive internet?
In TrevE Mod tether app go to settings and select Device profile and select Generic ICS/JB wanl0 . Now select setup and select Netd-Ndc master . Check box that says send Nets Max client . Check box WiFi-Reloads driver 2 . Check Routing fix .You may need to change ssid too .
I am using Chrome with no user agent switcher and no longer get errors when trying to play youtube videos
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your links, they have...dots in them

phuzznut said:
your links, they have...dots in them
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Links fixed . Thank for letting me know .
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Is there a way besides keeping phone screen set to always on to make sure the tethering doesn't turn off
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md1008 said:
Is there a way besides keeping phone screen set to always on to make sure the tethering doesn't turn off
sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network
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Why would you need to keep the screen on . Are you using the tether app posted in step 1 ?

When my phone sleeps so does the tethering app..
I do have battery defender installed but not active maybe that could be a problem. I would think if not active it wouldn't interfere maybe I am wrong
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dude i got banned and now its working back again!! thank you!

aznknightz17 said:
dude i got banned and now its working back again!! thank you!
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Your welcome . Glad your back up and running.
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aznknightz17 said:
dude i got banned and now its working back again!! thank you!
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Yeah me 2
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vpn1click is unlimited, free and tests much faster through speedtest on my phone...

wrecksa said:
vpn1click is unlimited, free and tests much faster through speedtest on my phone...
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I have both . I haven't used 1click yet though . Thanks for the info .
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Mine seems to work fine with only the treve app ... using chrome and all and I was previously blocked
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clninja said:
Mine seems to work fine with only the treve app ... using chrome and all and I was previously blocked
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T-Mobile can still tell you're tethering via user agent . It's only a matter of time before you get the text or have to use a user agent switcher. If you use the VPN your data is encrypted and tmobile can't snoop through your data .
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So what if you set up a VPN through an NAS or router on your home network, and used the vpn software built into the phone. The S3 comes with two built in vpn clients, the native android vpn client, and the Authentec one in the app drawer pre installed by samsung. (does anyone have any opinion on differentiation between the two by the way)
I would test this myself right now, but havent set up the VPN capabilities of my home NAS, and wont be home for several days. But am really curious about this now.
I have in the past used a VPN through my old work work to netflix and hbogo and use my Play Music acount abroad, so I have high hopes for this idea.
Someone please test. I'm dying to know. I'll play and post when I get back.
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AgentFour20 said:
Found a solution to tmobiles stupid user agent sniffer .
Steps:
1. Get TrevE Mod tether app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34037922
(you will not get a internet connection using any other tether app while using the VPN app)
2. Get Hotspot Shield VPN
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...id.vpn&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
(was mentioned in earlier post but couldn't get it to work)
3. Start Hotspot Shield VPN and connect
4. Start TrevE Mod Tether app
Problems?
Hotspot Shield does not connect or you get error 1028?
Get Tun.Ko from market and install it
Repeat step 3 and 4
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hZWQudHVuLmluc3RhbGxlciJd
I am using Chrome with no user agent switcher and no longer get errors when trying to play youtube videos
Please hit the Thanks Button
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i hadnt read back here and had quite a ride. i installed 2.3.6 and i didnt redirect but i guess the radio or modem wasnt as developed as now and was suuuper slow but i enjoyed having gb on my s2. they should beef them up to now standards and re-release those, if possible. but yeah i threw the galaxy rom and it was blazing fast with no redirect and then tmobile shut my internet off for like 4 hours and its a half speed now even though i have unlimited nationwide. and im talking play store wont load, why do i still stay there?!?!?! haha NOPE I TAKE IT BACK I LOVE DOWNLOADING APPS THAT FREEZE MY PHONE UP AND DONT WORK AND WONT FORCE QUIT I HAVE TO HARD REBOOT! WOO! i bet you work for tmobile.....

the_wookie said:
So what if you set up a VPN through an NAS or router on your home network, and used the vpn software built into the phone. The S3 comes with two built in vpn clients, the native android vpn client, and the Authentec one in the app drawer pre installed by samsung. (does anyone have any opinion on differentiation between the two by the way)
I would test this myself right now, but havent set up the VPN capabilities of my home NAS, and wont be home for several days. But am really curious about this now.
I have in the past used a VPN through my old work work to netflix and hbogo and use my Play Music acount abroad, so I have high hopes for this idea.
Someone please test. I'm dying to know. I'll play and post when I get back.
_b
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Yeah i can confirm this works. You'll lose some speed (1-2 mbps) but its still a great option
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Vs_KinetiK_Rhage said:
i hadnt read back here and had quite a ride. i installed 2.3.6 and i didnt redirect but i guess the radio or modem wasnt as developed as now and was suuuper slow but i enjoyed having gb on my s2. they should beef them up to now standards and re-release those, if possible. but yeah i threw the galaxy rom and it was blazing fast with no redirect and then tmobile shut my internet off for like 4 hours and its a half speed now even though i have unlimited nationwide. and im talking play store wont load, why do i still stay there?!?!?! haha NOPE I TAKE IT BACK I LOVE DOWNLOADING APPS THAT FREEZE MY PHONE UP AND DONT WORK AND WONT FORCE QUIT I HAVE TO HARD REBOOT! WOO! i bet you work for tmobile.....
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My phone runs fine must be your phone buddy . And no I don't work for T-Mobile . Lmao
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Wow, thank you very much guys it works great especially that 1click vpn. One thing tho, I can't access my favorite torrent site I guess because everything is encrypted.
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Which tether app did you guys download? I tried the first 2 from that tether thread and my computer won't pick up the connection..
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EDIT: Had to mess with some of the settings but I got it to work. Thank you OP!

Krnla said:
Which tether app did you guys download? I tried the first 2 from that tether thread and my computer won't pick up the connection..
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EDIT: Had to mess with some of the settings but I got it to work. Thank you OP!
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Any tips on what settings you messed with? I'm having the same problems.

Tether app

I rooted so I can tether. Wifi tether is not working for me. Barncle and foxfi are not for my carier play store says. What app are you guys using to tether?
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outkast22 said:
I rooted so I can tether. Wifi tether is not working for me. Barncle and foxfi are not for my carier play store says. What app are you guys using to tether?
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PM me and I'll send you the file I used. It enables the stock tethering feature, just flash through odin.

Hi. Could you send me more info on how to get stock hot spot? Thx
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000851
I made tethering for cleanrom, stock deodexed and odexed. Check out the posts there you will see the ones I posted. Pages 6 and 7 I believe.
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sakky29 said:
PM me and I'll send you the file I used. It enables the stock tethering feature, just flash through odin.
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I pmd you...

any other suggestions?

I rooted and expected to use Wifi Tether using my stock ROM like I did with my GSII but it kept erroring when activating the wifi.. I'm not entirely sure how it works or if it would work for others but I downloaded Power Toggles on the appstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc specifically for an NFC toggle (which was worthless as it only opened the settings menu) but I happened to try out the Hotspot toggle and I noticed it just skips past the verification step and turns on the hotspot. I haven't actually tested it out yet but I did notice the AP it broadcasted showed up on my friends phone.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/l51dni5bynobaqh/Screenshot_2013-02-04-09-45-38.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vbmyj3cimxd7koa/Screenshot_2013-02-04-09-45-56.png

It works! Thanks !!!

Wifi Tether
Use ES File Explorer, the newest one. Go to the sidebar, then the Tools menu, then Net Manager. I'm using the random APN. Go to your computer, wireles networks, click the ssid from ES File Explorer and and put in the password. Done.

Im having the same issue and tried the treve modded version with busybox installed... im prolly just missing a setting but any help would be appreciated!
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I'm on AT&T stock and not rooted. I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan (yes, likely throttled at some point).
I just found out an app I've had for years on android allows me to hotspot my Note 2 and my Bro's SG S4. Both are stock and NOT rooted.
The app is ES File Explorer. Look in Tools / Net Manager / Create Hot Spot
This made my day. No root or ROM. Just a free app I've used for years who's new feature rocks my world. I hope that helps.
Edit ... Hah, A.Noob beat me to it!:thumbup:
Use settings at the bottom to name an SSID and password of your choosing.
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What method can I use to tether?

T-Mobile surprised me when I was offered unlimited LTE, capped at around 4800GB of data. I have rooted my phone and I'm running VirginROM (4.3 Vanilla), and the default WiFi hotspot option doesn't work. I get data when my phone is on HSPA+, but an LTE connection will just not send data to my laptop or PS Vita. Are there any reliable apps or methods to turn my phone into a LTE hotspot?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether&hl=en

Use this http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hotspotshield.android.vpn&hl=en

Carrier not supported for that app, sucks since it has good reviews. And the other app the poster shared below doesn't seem to work either. Anyone else have reliable working tether apps?
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akafaze said:
Carrier not supported for that app, sucks since it has good reviews. And the other app the poster shared below doesn't seem to work either. Anyone else have reliable working tether apps?
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WiFi Tether 3.3 beta 2 works fine. What's the problem ur having?

Att apps

I was wondering if I were to delete the att apps (att hotspots, att nav. etc.) Would that cause any unwanted side effects?
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Dont know what you mean by delete? If you mean disable? No, it will not hurt to disable those apps. Those are on just about every att phone. There are lists every where showing you what apps you can disable. Just goole em and you will see. If your rooted. There is a very good app called systemCleanup that will tell what apps are safe. Either way you choose. Both are good options. Search or systemCleanup.
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Sounds good, I have clean master which says that there could be problems if I uninstalled them
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qzone23 said:
Sounds good, I have clean master which says that there could be problems if I uninstalled them
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Just disable those apps if You are not sure. Mostly these apps will show "problems if uninstalled" as they are installed via Your update directly, but don't cause any issues if uninstalled. You can always experiment by taking backup of the app, then uninstall it. If nothing is wrong, then fine, else You can restore them.

Disabling them caused no issues but what I am really trying to do I get control of my hotspot/tethering without the need of an app like foxfi when I try to turn them on, please contact att, but since my phone is unlocked and I am not with att there is nothing they can do.
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Yes, if your trying to use the hotspot in settings thats going to happen. That is tied in directly to your phone. Which is a att phone. You are essentially running a att rom. The only other way that I would know of. Would be to use a different carrier rom. But then you open up to other issues that would not be good. Just stick with foxfi. Be happy it works. For alot of us. It no longer does.
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I figured that was the case, anyway, I really like the foxfi app because it hides your tethering usage from your carrier
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