Related
Enabling Hotspot on ATT phones used to be as easy as freezing tether manager via Titanium Backup.
It seems with the GS3 on stock ICS this isn't enough...
I've also tried Wifi Tether Manager but still the sharing evades me.
A few threads mention the issue but I'd like to condense the issue to one place.
Any success stories or proven processes?
Preferred solutions found & tested
As the originator of this question, I hate having to read through oodles of pages of diversions just to find if a suitable answer was found.
So I reserved the first reply so I could summarize developments and solutions in this post. Here are the worthy options found so far.
(If you have additional solutions please post them and I'll add them to this post.
jnadke said:
Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Obsessive said:
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FoxFi seems to have been the solution for me (AT&T customer running a GS3). I was able to create a Wifi Hotspot and connect my laptop plus another Android phone, then surf the net on all 3 devices at the same time! I didn't clock the speed but it seemed to be at least a decent broadband response.
FoxFi doesn't require any significant tweaking, like Wifi Tether does.
I had a rather at length discussion today with advanced tech support at Samsung. He told me AT&T requested data traffic to be manipulated so tethering wasn't possible. He was trying to assure me it was VERIZON who encrypted the bootloader, and he used AT&T as the example of what their customers asked for from them.
How true it is, is another issue all together.
why would you reserve a post in a "question" thread?
anyways, i hate "wifi" tethering since the phone gets extremely hot. and it drains the battery quickly and connection isn't as solid. so this is why i prefer a "wired" tether. i just carry my usb wire around with me and i plug it into my computer when i need to tether. I downloaded "Tether" app from www.clockworkmod.com which let's you tether using a wired connection. it works completely fine for me. I even have Tasker set up to when I plug my phone into my PC, my phone automatically opens the Tether app and loads it waiting for me to "accept". if i don't wanna tether, i simply hit "Home" or "Back". simple as that.
Benefits to wired tether are:
phone doesn't get hot
battery doesn't die. in fact, it charges the phone
connection is solid
secured connection
only user using it
Lieu10ant said:
why would you reserve a post in a "question" thread?
anyways, i hate "wifi" tethering since the phone gets extremely hot. and it drains the battery quickly and connection isn't as solid. so this is why i prefer a "wired" tether. i just carry my usb wire around with me and i plug it into my computer when i need to tether. I downloaded "Tether" app from www.clockworkmod.com which let's you tether using a wired connection. it works completely fine for me. I even have Tasker set up to when I plug my phone into my PC, my phone automatically opens the Tether app and loads it waiting for me to "accept". if i don't wanna tether, i simply hit "Home" or "Back". simple as that.
Benefits to wired tether are:
phone doesn't get hot
battery doesn't die. in fact, it charges the phone
connection is solid
secured connection
only user using it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Clockworkmod Tether app you referenced is not available for my GS3. Play only allows it to download on one of my 5 android models.
Can you confirm that you are using it with a GS3 running stock ICS?
what? dude just go to www.clockworkmod.com and all the info is there. or just download it from here:
http://download.clockworkmod.com/tether/Tether.apk
FoxFi
I've wifi-tethered, unrooted, with FoxFi with no issues.
I've also tethered with a USB cable just fine using PDANet on the phone with the PDANet Windows application (again unrooted).
No issues.
perigee said:
I've wifi-tethered, unrooted, with FoxFi with no issues.
I've also tethered with a USB cable just fine using PDANet on the phone with the PDANet Windows application (again unrooted).
No issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm assuming you're using an AT&T GSIII? If so, how did you manage to get FoxFi on it? Apparently AT&T is now blocking it from the Play Store along with Sprint. I can't install it from the web, either...my devices are grayed out and it says it's not available on my carrier.
I'd rather not root my GSIII yet and FoxFi sounds like just the ticket.
KentuckyHouse said:
I'm assuming you're using an AT&T GSIII? If so, how did you manage to get FoxFi on it? Apparently AT&T is now blocking it from the Play Store along with Sprint. I can't install it from the web, either...my devices are grayed out and it says it's not available on my carrier.
I'd rather not root my GSIII yet and FoxFi sounds like just the ticket.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, at&t ... Not sure what to tell you, it installed fine for me and when I login via the web Play Store, it says it's compatible with all my devices.
Maybe the apk is available somewhere. Since at&t didn't block unknown sources, you should be able to install it.
So is there a safe way to tether natively (wired or wireless)? May it be loading another rom (AOKP or AOSP). I have no problem using a vpn on the pc side.
If I use foxfi or another workaround from the stock touchwiz will AT&T be able to track my tethering and shut down my unlimited plan? It would be useful to use tethering but I don't want to risk them finding it. If I root and use another method will they be able to find out?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
perigee said:
Yes, at&t ... Not sure what to tell you, it installed fine for me and when I login via the web Play Store, it says it's compatible with all my devices.
Maybe the apk is available somewhere. Since at&t didn't block unknown sources, you should be able to install it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
KentuckyHouse said:
Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try WiFi on with no SIM in the Nexus.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
KentuckyHouse said:
Hmm. Well, thanks for the info anyway. I've tried getting it through the Play store on both my GSIII and GNex and I've had no luck. I'll do some looking around and see if I can find the apk for it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
I also figured out how to get FoxFi back in the market.
First remove your SIM Card and reboot. Connct over WiFi only.
Go to application settings and Clear Data from both "Google Framework Services" and "Play Store"
Reboot
Go back to the Play Store and you should see FoxFi now. If for some reason you get a cannot connect message in the Play store, go back and clear your data for the Play store again and try again.
AT&T must have just blocked FoxFi from the Play Store within the last day... I got it from the Play Store on Friday 7/13.
Is it permissible to post the .apk here?
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
My preferred solution!
jnadke said:
Official FoxFi APK is free at http://foxfi.com/bin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Obsessive said:
I just upgraded to an S3 on AT&T yesterday and was able to pick up FoxFi. I am able to tether the device but the speeds are super slow.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FoxFi seems to have been the solution for me (AT&T customer running a GS3). I was able to create a Wifi Hotspot and connect my laptop plus another Android phone, then surf the net on all 3 devices at the same time! I didn't clock the speed but it seemed to be at least a decent broadband response.
FoxFi doesn't require any significant tweaking, like Wifi Tether does.
Just downloaded foxfi from the market on att
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
This issue probably requires Developer actions to be solved … anyway I’m posting on General section cause it’s not a properly developer thread …
Since Android 4.1.2 there’s a problem in tethering for all people that has a carrier plan that doesn’t include Tethering. I’m on Vodafone Italy with “mobile internet” plan (2GB/month). I have never had problem with tethering my data connection from my phone to a laptop or tablet but starting from Android 4.1.2 upgrade I noticed that when I activate built in wifi hotspot the APN is automatically and secretly changed from the default one (mobile.vodafone.it) to a new one (web.omnitel.it) that charges my bill with additional costs … It happened to me in the past using branded phone with branded firmware, but after rooting and switching to CyanogeMod firmware the problem was solved … now I’m on an unlocked Galaxy Nexus with CM or others custom ROM …
On 4.1.2 I bypassed this problem using dedicated app “Wifi Tether for Root”, but now on 4.2.1 also this app doesn’t work anymore (ok this is another issue, here you can find more details).
Well … rather bad … I did a lot of research on the web, and here is the most interesting thing I found:
A person working for Roger carrier stated this (see original thread and full post here ):
Android 4.1.2 introduced that ability (and requirement) for Android devices to properly flag when data is for tethering purposes. This is the first time this has been used in a vanilla release of Android.
...
For everyone frustrated by this update to Android: Android respecting a carrier's request to know if data is for a tethered device IS NOT A BUG. IT IS A FEATURE. It's not a feature for users like you and me, it's a feature for manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, so they can in turn build devices that carriers can have more control over.
So, to be clear, THIS IS NOT A BUG. Google INTENDED to respect carrier tethering rules.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, can someone confirm this behavior? Is there some Developer that can intercept the section of Android OS code that apply this flag to the data download and find the way to avoid this annoying issue??
I want to tether again without pay additional money! I’m paying for 2GB/month! What do you care, Vodafone, how I use it??
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: SOLVED!
After some time someone found a solution, at least for all users with ROOT:
Here is the solution script
Here is a method to setup the script on boot
.
I don't know, AT&T doesn't do this for me.
Can you manually change the APN when the hotspot is turned on?
Hm, never had this happen when I tether my N7 to my GNex, and i'm on a prepaid-card (where something like this would be more likely to occur than on a contract).
Re: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
R: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
akira02rex said:
I don't know, AT&T doesn't do this for me.
Can you manually change the APN when the hotspot is turned on?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can't edit the APN cause I can't see it! After few minutes I'm tethering I get an SMS from Vodafone that says: we remember you that your plan doesn't include data connection using APN web.omnitel.it ... And then if I check my bill detail I can verify a row reporting connection with this APN and additional amount and connection time
:banghead:
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
DirgeExtinction said:
I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same story for me.
Install Chrome or Firefox on your PC, download the User Agent Switcher add-on for it. and change your user agent to googlebot or ipad. That's what I do to bypass Tmobile.
R: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
masterkamon842 said:
Install Chrome or Firefox on your PC, download the User Agent Switcher add-on for it. and change your user agent to googlebot or ipad. That's what I do to bypass Tmobile.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I really don't think it's a user agent issue, I get same problem also connecting an Android tablet independently from the browser ...
Sent from my GT-P6810 using Tapatalk HD
I'm on Verizon and running 4.2.1. I tried to tether to a tablet the other day using Open Garden, WiFi Tether for Root, and Barnacle and I kept getting errors on each app and then they'd FC.
Re: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
I tether my N7 to my g'nex regularly and have no problems from T-Mobile.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
R: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
Lockett said:
I'm on Verizon and running 4.2.1. I tried to tether to a tablet the other day using Open Garden, WiFi Tether for Root, and Barnacle and I kept getting errors on each app and then they'd FC.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried also the built in tether?
About "Wifi Tether for Root" on Android 4.2 according to some post on the discussion I lnked in the OP:
The application will attempt to mount the file system /system write (rw) to copy the binary file but with Android 4.2 does not work anymore the command "mount -o remount, rw / system"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know if this information can help some developer here to suggest a solution to "Wifi Tether for Root" developers ...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Does the built in tether report to Verizon? I'm not trying to get hit with any more fees than they already charge.
Re: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
I thought the FCC already ruled that Verizon cannot charge extra for tethering (unless you go over your data limit of course).
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Re: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
DirgeExtinction said:
I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you tell me how you are doing this please? Is root required on your Gnex? The fact that you are on 4.2.1 may answer that question. My non-rooted gnex is only on 4.1.1 and doesn't seem to have an update available.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
furius said:
This issue probably requires Developer actions to be solved … anyway I’m posting on General section cause it’s not a properly developer thread …
Since Android 4.1.2 there’s a problem in tethering for all people that has a carrier plan that doesn’t include Tethering.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't pay for tethering on my T-mobile US plan but tethering never stopped working since 4.0 versions all the way now to 4.2.1 takju.
I have a pre-pay plan, so the carrier is not able to charge me anything extra, all they could do is shut off my data plan or tethering, which they never did.
Edit: I'm not rooted in version 4.2.1. I was rooted in some of the previous versions, but can't remember which ones.
Lockett said:
Does the built in tether report to Verizon? I'm not trying to get hit with any more fees than they already charge.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No.
bpyazel said:
I thought the FCC already ruled that Verizon cannot charge extra for tethering (unless you go over your data limit of course)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
^^This guy pays attention. Gold Star.
mrstarzan said:
Can you tell me how you are doing this please? Is root required on your Gnex? The fact that you are on 4.2.1 may answer that question. My non-rooted gnex is only on 4.1.1 and doesn't seem to have an update available.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
CM
Please read forum rules before posting
Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved
Thank you for your cooperation
Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
furius said:
So, can someone confirm this behavior? Is there some Developer that can intercept the section of Android OS code that apply this flag to the data download and find the way to avoid this annoying issue??
I want to tether again without pay additional money! I’m paying for 2GB/month! What do you care, Vodafone, how I use it??
Thanks in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ciao Furius!
I think I'm in the same situation as you with Vodafone Italy :silly:
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 (so Android 4.1.2) with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and can't get the wi-fi thetering work: all seems ok, other devices can see and connect to the hot-spot, but can't get any data from it...
I thought it was some problems with the nightly builds of CM, but other people are reporting that wi-fi tethering is correctly working.
Now I read your message while searching some information about the Galaxy Nexus (my Galaxy S2 developed a faulty loudspeaker, and I'm considering to get it repaired under warranty then sell it and buy a Galaxy Nexus, I've found it at 269€) and maybe we have the same problem, but I've got Vodafone to lock the web.omnitel.it APN, to prevent costly surprises...
I think problems arise with operators that make distinctions between different kinds of APN (like Vodafone Italy with web.omnitel.it and mobile.vodafone.it) and not with the ones that don't care about the APN you use (to my knowledge, TIM Italy doesn't care about the APN you use)
I'll keep an eye on this topic and let you know if I find some news!
SergioA said:
Ciao Furius!
I think I'm in the same situation as you with Vodafone Italy :silly:
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 (so Android 4.1.2) with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and can't get the wi-fi thetering work: all seems ok, other devices can see and connect to the hot-spot, but can't get any data from it...
I thought it was some problems with the nightly builds of CM, but other people are reporting that wi-fi tethering is correctly working.
Now I read your message while searching some information about the Galaxy Nexus (my Galaxy S2 developed a faulty loudspeaker, and I'm considering to get it repaired under warranty then sell it and buy a Galaxy Nexus, I've found it at 269€) and maybe we have the same problem, but I've got Vodafone to lock the web.omnitel.it APN, to prevent costly surprises...
I think problems arise with operators that make distinctions between different kinds of APN (like Vodafone Italy with web.omnitel.it and mobile.vodafone.it) and not with the ones that don't care about the APN you use (to my knowledge, TIM Italy doesn't care about the APN you use)
I'll keep an eye on this topic and let you know if I find some news!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With Vodafone Italy, even if you force the "mobile.vodafone.it" APN, the one for the mobile phone navigation, you will be charged for tethering, using the 4.2.1 native tethering.
See this post for more detail.
BTW, we have to find where google added the "flagging" feature, in the native tethering application.
Do someone have any idea where to find it?
R: [ISSUE] “Free” Wifi Tether forbidden since Android 4.1.2
OK ...
It seems that we ( Italian Vodafone users) are the only "sfigati" affected by this issue! Really sad ...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
Has anyone been able to get the 'WiFi tether for Root Users' or TrevE Mod working in Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 or any AOSP ROM on the SGH-T999? I ask because I haven't. I reached my 500mb cap for this billing cycle and want to maybe prevent that from happening in the future, or at least get it working.
dominicag2000 said:
Has anyone been able to get the 'WiFi tether for Root Users' or TrevE Mod working in Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 or any AOSP ROM on the SGH-T999? I ask because I haven't. I reached my 500mb cap for this billing cycle and want to maybe prevent that from happening in the future, or at least get it working.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What you are attempting to do is not possible? They should be able to measure the amount of data that goes through your phone, because it can be done on their end, so there would be nothing for you to exploit. My understanding of the tethering hacks were that they allowed you to tether if you didn't have the tethering provision on your account (whether you did not pay for it, or are unlimited, and they don't give you the option). I've seen the hacks that claim to be able to bypass the data caps, but unsure why it would be implemented in such a way that anyone could exploit it.
Aerowinder said:
What you are attempting to do is not possible? They should be able to measure the amount of data that goes through your phone, because it can be done on their end, so there would be nothing for you to exploit. My understanding of the tethering hacks were that they allowed you to tether if you didn't have the tethering provision on your account (whether you did not pay for it, or are unlimited, and they don't give you the option). I've seen the hacks that claim to be able to bypass the data caps, but unsure why it would be implemented in such a way that anyone could exploit it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well of course they can watch my data use, but whether or not I'm tethering with that data is another thing. I was able to use about a gig and a half last billing cycle on their unlimited plan, by just using TrevE mod (no vpn app) on Touchwiz based roms and only about 300mb showed in the tmo my account app.
I was under the impression from what I've read that apps like TrevE mod can give you more access untell they put the kibosh on you, and if you go though a VPN you can use it all you want cause all of the network traffic is going though the VPN app not Windows and Chrome etc. which they look for.
I'm mainly wondering if that app 'WiFi Tether For Root Users/TrevE mod' has worked at all in AOSP, even 4.1.x.
I think T-Mobile has improved their detection and now know when you're using those apps or mods. Lately everyone seems to be reporting that they do not work.
As to whether or not you could use em in cm, I doubt it. If you didn't see it say so in the op and it wasn't reported working by others posting in the thread, it's safe to say it doesn't.
Did you search and read through the thread?
Sent from my SGH-T999V using xda premium
DocHoliday77 said:
I think T-Mobile has improved their detection and now know when you're using those apps or mods. Lately everyone seems to be reporting that they do not work.
As to whether or not you could use em in cm, I doubt it. If you didn't see it say so in the op and it wasn't reported working by others posting in the thread, it's safe to say it doesn't.
Did you search and read through the thread?
Sent from my SGH-T999V using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't seen tethering or hotspot mentioned at all in any T999 AOSP op i've looked at which is discouraging. For CM10.1 people seem to only talk about the the included tether.
As for 'WiFi Tether for Root Users' its so widely used any thread I look at is device specific most of the time, and/or for that devices stock rom. But there are so many settings in there though I thought maybe someone got it working.
If they did they would have posted it in the mods thread if anywhere. But if it can't be done you could almost certainly find that info in the same thread.
Sent from my SGH-T999V using xda premium
CyanogenMod 10, TrevE-Mod, tetherin' with no VPN on phone.
dominicag2000 said:
Has anyone been able to get the 'WiFi tether for Root Users' or TrevE Mod working in Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 or any AOSP ROM on the SGH-T999? I ask because I haven't. I reached my 500mb cap for this billing cycle and want to maybe prevent that from happening in the future, or at least get it working.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am running CM10, rooted on a SGH-T999. Following the forums I downloaded Hotspot Shield as the post stated it was the only shield (VPN or otherwise) that would work with TreveE-Mod Wifi-Tether. Sadly, I found that using Hotspot Shield really slowed down my connection to a crawl and also caused problems using tether to stream Netflix, Hulu+. etc. I did find another VPN app that worked (Hideninja VPN) but it also slowed me down tremendously and caused issues with nationwide streaming copyright protections on Netflix, etc. as well. I do pay the $30 for T-Mob's unlimited albeit shackled internet package.
I have a newer Dell laptop running WIN8 and have not tested this on any other version of Windows but:
My SGH-T999, CM10 and TreveE-Mod all work together flawlessly to give me a T-Mob upsell to WiFi hotspot message in my browser whether I change the User Agent or not. :crying::crying::crying:
Then I installed UltraSurf VPN on my laptop and my tethered speeds are AWESOME!! WITHOUT having to change my User Agent settings.
No need for Hotspot Shield or HideNinja.... no VPN setup on my phone, just UltraSurf on my puter and the tortoise has turned into a hare!
Totally Terrific Time Tethering Together Today and Tomorrow.... U GIT THE IDEAR! :good::good::good::good::good:
wwwDOTultrasurfDOTus/
This was originally created to help the Chinese surf safely to out of country sites and to help clear out all data from being retrieved should their system be forensically searched.
Hopefully this will work for you!
redlandsailor said:
I am running CM10, rooted on a SGH-T999. Following the forums I downloaded Hotspot Shield as the post stated it was the only shield (VPN or otherwise) that would work with TreveE-Mod Wifi-Tether. Sadly, I found that using Hotspot Shield really slowed down my connection to a crawl and also caused problems using tether to stream Netflix, Hulu+. etc. I did find another VPN app that worked (Hideninja VPN) but it also slowed me down tremendously and caused issues with nationwide streaming copyright protections on Netflix, etc. as well. I do pay the $30 for T-Mob's unlimited albeit shackled internet package.
I have a newer Dell laptop running WIN8 and have not tested this on any other version of Windows but:
My SGH-T999, CM10 and TreveE-Mod all work together flawlessly to give me a T-Mob upsell to WiFi hotspot message in my browser whether I change the User Agent or not. :crying::crying::crying:
Then I installed UltraSurf VPN on my laptop and my tethered speeds are AWESOME!! WITHOUT having to change my User Agent settings.
No need for Hotspot Shield or HideNinja.... no VPN setup on my phone, just UltraSurf on my puter and the tortoise has turned into a hare!
Totally Terrific Time Tethering Together Today and Tomorrow.... U GIT THE IDEAR! :good::good::good::good::good:
wwwDOTultrasurfDOTus/
This was originally created to help the Chinese surf safely to out of country sites and to help clear out all data from being retrieved should their system be forensically searched.
Hopefully this will work for you!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll have to try that.
Thanks
Just as the title says. I used to tether every day on the train with my tmobile plan. I flashed manually to the official kitkat image a few days ago, and since then my tethering has been blocked by tmobile.
Has anyone else run into this and solved it?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
This is really disconcerting for me. I had my sim in a mobile hotspot with T-mobile and bought the Nexus 7 to put that sim into. I would still be able to tether with the tablet and also use SMS directly from the device instead of accessing it through a webpage. With this update, Google breaks the two features I bought this device for. Not only is this a problem but I can't seem to find a place to actually complain to Google about this and expect to get any kind of answer about it.
Check the nexus 5 q&a section. There is a hack to fix this.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
I'm going to flash back to 4.3 tonight to see if i can get my tethering working again.
There is no benefit to 4.4 on my nexus 7 compared to 4.3. Actually, there is only a downside, many apps I use just crash on 4.4.
Will report back tonight if my tether starts to work again.
ok, an update as I said. I flashed the previous version "jls36i" stock image back, and I'm happily tethering once again on the train
Does anyone know where I have to go on the internet to get an answer from Google as to why tethering is disabled on Kit Kat for the Nexus 7? I've tried to find some place to send an email, have a discussion, fill out a web form, or anything but I can't find anyplace that I'm sure will get me an answer back. I'm not a social media person but I will join one if I can get an answer to my questions. Any help would be appreciated.
They've definitely changed something in the past month or two. I was able to tether to my ipod w/o any issues. I hit my 500mb limit today. I figured, no big deal, will just fire up my vpn (L2TP) from the ipod. Done deal, right? Nope. They can still detect it somehow.
I will have to check it out on my pc. I have a hunch they can somehow tell that tethering is enabled on the phone (nexus 5 4.4).
hello everyone, I have a rooted s4 on t mobile, i am using cyanogenmod 12.1 , my question is. up to now I was able to use my hot spot to watch Netflix on my Roku stick
without being slow down, today i noticed my Netflix would not work, I call t mobile and they told me it was because I had use all my allowed data, I never had the problem before, how can they tell I was using the phone as a hot spot, I though if you were rooted they could not tell if you were tethering, any answer will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance
Dump that CM garbage and flash a TW or GPE rom.
So do you think it's Cm vi that caused it, I had a gpe rom before
ckc90745 said:
So do you think it's Cm vi that caused it, I had a gpe rom before
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's just a good guess, but yeah. I've only ever had problems with CM or any rom based on CM.
CKC - I just started having issues this week too with my Hotspot. I'm on the latest insane hybrid TW
Probably was using a apn for tethering that wasn't the normal lte apn
ckc90745 said:
hello everyone, I have a rooted s4 on t mobile, i am using cyanogenmod 12.1 , my question is. up to now I was able to use my hot spot to watch Netflix on my Roku stick
without being slow down, today i noticed my Netflix would not work, I call t mobile and they told me it was because I had use all my allowed data, I never had the problem before, how can they tell I was using the phone as a hot spot, I though if you were rooted they could not tell if you were tethering, any answer will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thus has nothing to do with what ROM you're running; since so many people are abusing the service (ie. forgoing home internet and using their phones to tether to), carriers found a different means to see who is tethering, and are cracking down in them.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Free mobile app
Potential workaround for throttled hotspot?
LegionofBoom said:
CKC - I just started having issues this week too with my Hotspot. I'm on the latest insane hybrid TW
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After tinkering around, I found a workaround that is working for me so far so I decided to post. I am on insane hybrid and obviously rooted.
Installed newest google tether app (experimental version): https://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_4-experimental1.apk
- Left it as unsecured but enabled the access control
- Changed setup method to WEXT (ad-hoc) and started tether.
Streaming, downloading, Dropbox are all now syncing on my computer and I have full speeds again after being throttled. To browse with chrome, I installed the extension "user-agent switcher" and changed to "Samsung Galaxy S3".
I am curiuos if this works for anyone else, or if anyone has found an easier fix. Thanks.