Wifi tether not working, how to fix? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

First of all I have a Galaxy s2 t989 with tmobile service.
I am on stock jellybean 4.1.2 and rooted.
Please show me how to fix wifi tether. I downloaded the app wifi tether for root users and its not working. Thank you!

When you say not working, you mean you cant connect other devices while tethering is on?

blackangst said:
When you say not working, you mean you cant connect other devices while tethering is on?
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yes that is correct.

nursebro said:
yes that is correct.
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Do you see the SSID?

Try the native tethering I always had issues with 3rd party tethering apps
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blackangst said:
Do you see the SSID?
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yes i see it but when i try connecting to my laptop/ipad it says unable to connect to network. I also tried the native tmobile wifi but it says my plan doesnt have hotspot.

nursebro said:
First of all I have a Galaxy s2 t989 with tmobile service.
I am on stock jellybean 4.1.2 and rooted.
Please show me how to fix wifi tether. I downloaded the app wifi tether for root users and its not working. Thank you!
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http://highonandroid.com/android-ap...android-smartphone-or-tablet-universal-guide/
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Wifi tether

Sorry if this has been asked but can anyone get the wifi tether apps to work? I've trieda couple and my laptop can't even see the connection. I'm on stock rooted.
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mikebel3 said:
Sorry if this has been asked but can anyone get the wifi tether apps to work? I've trieda couple and my laptop can't even see the connection. I'm on stock rooted.
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did you check the development section. Hotspot hack was just posted...
Wireless tether for root users is working fine for me.
wifi tether 3.0 beta works for me. I am on zedomax kernel v3, though
mikebel3 said:
Sorry if this has been asked but can anyone get the wifi tether apps to work? I've trieda couple and my laptop can't even see the connection. I'm on stock rooted.
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Did you enable wifi encryption? While in the app, click on the MENU KEY>SETTINGS>and select ENABLE WIFI ENCRYPTION...by default, the key is "abcdefghijklm" but you can set it to any 13 character string...I'd recommend just using the default 1st
chazglenn3 said:
Wireless tether for root users is working fine for me.
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Are you on stock rooted?
KingOfThaJungle said:
Did you enable wifi encryption? While in the app, click on the MENU KEY>SETTINGS>and select ENABLE WIFI ENCRYPTION...by default, the key is "abcdefghijklm" but you can set it to any 13 character string...I'd recommend just using the default 1st
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Looking online it looks like I need a supported kernal, stock won't do it. I'll have to do some flashing tonight. Thanks
mikebel3 said:
Looking online it looks like I need a supported kernal, stock won't do it. I'll have to do some flashing tonight. Thanks
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no kernel helped me so far and i tried evey apk out there including barnacle but it worked fine on og epic and free hotspot works fine with hack so im clueless.
darren.wlsn1 said:
no kernel helped me so far and i tried evey apk out there including barnacle but it worked fine on og epic and free hotspot works fine with hack so im clueless.
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I'm running it right now from my iPad. It's v3 beta 6. Running on stock rom with stock eg30plus kernel. Pm me if you want to try this one. No configuration needed just make sure you are rooted and it works fine on 3G and 4g
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Looking online it looks like I need a supported kernal, stock won't do it. I'll have to do some flashing tonight. Thanks
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Did you try enabling wifi encryption? I use it at work everyday when I set up the VPN client on users laptops. You can't hit the VPN gateway from w/in the network, so I use the wifi tether app to login from outside the firewall and it works great!
The wifi hack is nice since it is the stock wifi tether app being used.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286236
I like it that way better so I can use my control widget to turn it on and off from my home screen.
try and see if a different wifi device sees it, id bet its a laptop wifi issue and not your phone..just check with anything wifi
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Success100 said:
I'm running it right now from my iPad. It's v3 beta 6. Running on stock rom with stock eg30plus kernel. Pm me if you want to try this one. No configuration needed just make sure you are rooted and it works fine on 3G and 4g
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I tried this version and it works! Thanks. I didn't need to enable encryption for it to work. Under Device-Profile I left it on auto.
mikebel3 said:
I tried this version and it works! Thanks. I didn't need to enable encryption for it to work. Under Device-Profile I left it on auto.
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sweet! 10char
Capped at .4 kbps
I thought I fixed the issue but it's back to being really slow on 4g and 3g. Tried factory reset and that didn't help. If anyone has an idea or suggestion I'd appreciate it. I'm running stock rooted kernel.
What is the need for a tethering app when there's an option to tether under settings?
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AreOh said:
What is the need for a tethering app when there's an option to tether under settings?
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via USB.
Do we know if the Sprint Hotspot hack tethers 4G?
That's it? Just so you dont have to use a usb? When you use a app instead of the option in settings does that use our unlmited data or will it be capped?
nyc_zx10 said:
via USB.
Do we know if the Sprint Hotspot hack tethers 4G?
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thats what I wanna know
but in the caulkin topic they said no
SayWhat10 said:
thats what I wanna know
but in the caulkin topic they said no
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It does not because the person(Necrosan) that is being given credit for the 3g hack states in his thread since he does not have 4g in his area to do testing. You can go on his thread and see if you can be a tester so that we may be able to get the hack going. But for now you would need a third party app to use 4g tethering unfortunately

Wifi Tether

So my SGS2 running Juggs 5.0 can no longer tether without a plan...and I can no longer just freeze it with Tiatanium Pro...how to get wifi tethering back without paying for it?
duckhater said:
So my SGS2 running Juggs 5.0 can no longer tether without a plan...and I can no longer just freeze it with Tiatanium Pro...how to get wifi tethering back without paying for it?
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Man,I don't know.I don't have this problem at all.
FROM A GALAXY BETTER THAN YOURS.
duckhater said:
So my SGS2 running Juggs 5.0 can no longer tether without a plan...and I can no longer just freeze it with Tiatanium Pro...how to get wifi tethering back without paying for it?
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delete or freeze tethering manager, wifi sharing, and wifi sharing manager...
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jordanishere said:
delete or freeze tethering manager, wifi sharing, and wifi sharing manager...
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shoot i even delete wifi 1.0 i seriously don't see what those 3 apps do.. it makes no difference whether they're there or not when i use my phone. I tether with and without... but ultimately I removed them all
Teo032 said:
shoot i even delete wifi 1.0 i seriously don't see what those 3 apps do.. it makes no difference whether they're there or not when i use my phone. I tether with and without... but ultimately I removed them all
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is it redirecting you to a tmobil website?
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Froze wifi and wifi sharing manager...I don't have tethering manager...still won't work...
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jordanishere said:
is it redirecting you to a tmobil website?
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Oh no you must have misunderstood me. I tether fine with or without those mentioned apps.
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duckhater said:
Froze wifi and wifi sharing manager...I don't have tethering manager...still won't work...
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Do a fresh wipe
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Try "android-wifi-tether", version 3.1 beta 7. Go into settings and set device profile to the S2.
Worked fine for me this a.m.
So it appears to be working with android-wifi-tether however I permanently have the "Security policy restricts use of Internet Sharing" showing on my screen (when I activate the tether) until I reboot the phone, can anyone else on Juggs 5.0 confirm they have tethering manager in titanium backup or can they get Wifi Tethering to work without the feature added to their account?
Try the app barnacle wifi tether.
izayani said:
Try the app barnacle wifi tether.
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Agreed. I use barnacle... Used it today, actually... Have never had a problem.
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duckhater said:
So it appears to be working with android-wifi-tether however I permanently have the "Security policy restricts use of Internet Sharing" showing on my screen (when I activate the tether) until I reboot the phone, can anyone else on Juggs 5.0 confirm they have tethering manager in titanium backup or can they get Wifi Tethering to work without the feature added to their account?
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works for me, but im prepaid
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Foxfi works
I am new to all this, but this app works for me without the root.
It is at the app store and called Foxfi.
gypsyman said:
I am new to all this, but this app works for me without the root.
It is at the app store and called Foxfi.
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Agreed, this application works very well
I also use FoxFi and it worked perfectly for me before and after I rooted my phone!
iLeopard said:
Agreed, this application works very well
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[Q] Is it possible to use wifi tether and 4G at the same time?

Is it possible to use wifi tether and 4G at the same time?
It seems like everytime I turn on my wifi tether, the phone downgrades to 3G?
I'm just using the stock wifi tether feature on AOKP Build 4.
The only wifi tether I have gotten to work properly on all roms is wireless tether for root users (its the yellow one) free on marketplace.
If it is still not working, change your profile in wifi tether app to galaxy nexus.
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Bannjio said:
The only wifi tether I have gotten to work properly on all roms is wireless tether for root users (its the yellow one) free on marketplace.
If it is still not working, change your profile in wifi tether app to galaxy nexus.
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Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
EDIT: Found direct link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Hmm, I can't see the SSID from my laptop? I've tried using the Galaxy Nexus CDMA profile as well without success?
Also tried rebooting the phone?
The stock AOKP wifi tether still works fine, albeit in 3G
Neo3D said:
Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
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Google it, you'll find a link to be able to download it and sideload. Sprint blocks free tether apps on the market. You may also be able to get it from PC playstore and then to your phone, but finding it on Google and then sideloading is much simpler
We are legion, for we are many.
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Neo3D said:
Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
EDIT: Found direct link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Hmm, I can't see the SSID from my laptop? I've tried using the Galaxy Nexus CDMA profile as well without success?
Also tried rebooting the phone?
The stock AOKP wifi tether still shows up though?
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You have to change something from auto to wext or adhoc
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Neo3D said:
Is it this one?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=android.tether
It says it's incompatible with our phones?
EDIT: Found direct link: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
Hmm, I can't see the SSID from my laptop? I've tried using the Galaxy Nexus CDMA profile as well without success?
Also tried rebooting the phone?
The stock AOKP wifi tether still works fine, albeit in 3G
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Hi again, sorry I totally derped it up on the name of the app. The one you found is by same developer but not the same app...I dunno haha. Either way, here is the link to the app I was originally talking about.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m=organic&utm_term=wifi+tether+for+root+users
Remember the galaxy nexus profile if doesn't work.
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Bannjio said:
Hi again, sorry I totally derped it up on the name of the app. The one you found is by same developer but not the same app...I dunno haha. Either way, here is the link to the app I was originally talking about.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m=organic&utm_term=wifi+tether+for+root+users
Remember the galaxy nexus profile if doesn't work.
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That one worked! Thank you! I had to change my profile to Galaxy Nexus and left everything else default.
No problem, glad I could help. Had the exact same issue before haha =)
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What about USB tethering?
It appears that the instant you select a tether option 4g disconnects. This solution works for wifi (as i am submitting this post using it now), but using any of the AOSP ROMs appears to have the 4g tethering drop off issue.
Ultimately if I can't find something I'll just give in and spend the $$ on a usb wifi adapter.

Wifi tether since 4.3 update?

has anyone been able to get it to start working again, was fine before on 4.1.2, now nothing
A2CKilla said:
has anyone been able to get it to start working again, was fine before on 4.1.2, now nothing
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i have seen someone with a fix in this forum just cant remember where it was at...ill see if I can find it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541395
idk if that's what you're looking for but give it a look. hope it helps
A2CKilla said:
has anyone been able to get it to start working again, was fine before on 4.1.2, now nothing
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hotspot hack in my OP
Lorjay Has it All
lorjay589 said:
hotspot hack in my OP
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Thanks for everything on your ROM, best thang going!!!
Hopot is on point:good:
lorjay589 said:
hotspot hack in my OP
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I didn't see anything as far as the hot-spot hack, I'm use to using treve mod wifi tether, the only thing I saw in your original thread was the upgrade and the wifi patch
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A2CKilla said:
I didn't see anything as far as the hot-spot hack, I'm use to using treve mod wifi tether, the only thing I saw in your original thread was the upgrade and the wifi patch
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here you go, http://d-h.st/BVn just flash that and you'll have sprint hotspot working
This is not working for me. . Other device gets stuck obtaining ip address. . Any thoughts.
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supertwin33 said:
This is not working for me. . Other device gets stuck obtaining ip address. . Any thoughts.
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Are you on deodexed rom?
Yes
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This is my setup
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supertwin33 said:
This is my setup
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Worked fine for me on deodexed 4.3
Any other ideas on how to get this to work?? :-\
I am stock rooted and want either native hotspot or wifi tether. Ideas?
I can't get it to work either. I really miss wifi tether. ANy one it working?
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hotspot hack in my OP
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Hey bro, i flashed your deodexed rom and flashed the hotspot hack but it isnt working with wi fi tether. I have tried flashin gthe zip multiple timees but nothing. Any tips?
mr
Have the 4.3 update and phone works better but tether doesn't work. Hope a fix comes soon.
jjm96 said:
Have the 4.3 update and phone works better but tether doesn't work. Hope a fix comes soon.
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Native hotspot works with synergy 4.3 rom btw
jjm96 said:
Have the 4.3 update and phone works better but tether doesn't work. Hope a fix comes soon.
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can also confirm, it doesn't work at all
JeanPi23 said:
Hey bro, i flashed your deodexed rom and flashed the hotspot hack but it isnt working with wi fi tether. I have tried flashin gthe zip multiple timees but nothing. Any tips?
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jjm96 said:
Have the 4.3 update and phone works better but tether doesn't work. Hope a fix comes soon.
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A2CKilla said:
can also confirm, it doesn't work at all
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Quick question are any of you trying the native hotspot (settings--->hotspot) because treve Mod doesn't work on 4.3
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As already mentioned, TrevE wifi tether does not work on 4.3. In order to get native hot spot working you'll need to first flash the wifi fix via Odin on your pc only. You have to unzip the wifi fix zip file first then flash it using the pda button in odin. All this info is in LorJay's thread.
required for hot spot hack to work: rooted, deodexed, flash wifi fix using odin on pc, flash hotspot hack, success

[Q] couple questions

ok so i have a verizon galaxy nexus i'm having trouble with barnacle hotspot, just sits there trying to disable wifi, which is already disabled.
what are the best options for rooted hotspot apps?
can i run v6 supercharger?
thanks!
4.4.2 and:
edit: i;ve tried 'wifi tether' and 'open garden' now. open garden seems to work, but my laptop doesn't find the network
Why are you using a WiFi tether app ? Does the built in WiFi ap not work ?
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bsmitty83 said:
Why are you using a WiFi tether app ? Does the built in WiFi ap not work ?
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I was under the impression that the built in app would be the verizon version and i would have to pay for it
binalith said:
I was under the impression that the built in app would be the verizon version and i would have to pay for it
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I've been with Verizon for long time , I used to tether all the time , no extra charges. I think it became illegal to charge for WiFi hotspot .
I would check into it because you should be OK
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did this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
now the native hotspot works!

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