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Tethering Not working...

So I am using Straight Talk ATT... and I realize its against all terms of service and so on...
But it still should work. so far I cant get the APP wifi tether to work or FoxFi says its not available for ATT Nexus 4.
What are you guys using? on any carrier

Use the one built into android...
settings > (under wireless & networks category) more > Tethering and Mobile Hotspot
There are also plenty of widgets in the market that will allow you to use a quick toggle.

Using the setting directly through android doesn't work for some reason for me... My computer never seems to connect
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ml3000 said:
Using the setting directly through android doesn't work for some reason for me... My computer never seems to connect
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Probably drivers if you're using USB tether. Try Wi-Fi.
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That is WiFi... Also tried USB... It connects and gets an IP but no data is transfered. Its sending and receiving but not actual data is working
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ml3000 said:
That is WiFi... Also tried USB... It connects and gets an IP but no data is transfered. Its sending and receiving but not actual data is working
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Try doing it with Open security, change the SSID and if you are using Win 7 make sure you select a profile (home, work, public) it will take a few seconds before it will work even though it is connected and assigned an IP. Also try it on something else, it make be your computer and not the phone.

Also, I find it odd that it only shows up as an Ad-Hoc Network? not an actual AP like normal

Hmm, I'm have the same problem with my Nexus 4. I'm with rogers and I used the sim from my Galaxy Nexus in my Nexus 4. Using the built in tethering Wifi and USB works on my Galaxy Nexus, but the on the Nexus 4, devices can connect but no data is transferred even though data is working.
The only thing I can think of is because I'm using the rogers LTE APN on the N4 but the normal APN on the GN.

Could this be caused by the straight talk APN that I am using? I am having he same type of situation. It connects but no data is transferred.

T-Mobile caught me tethering and now I get redirected to the tethering page

Ngo93 said:
T-Mobile caught me tethering and now I get redirected to the tethering page
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Time to change your user agent on your browser or set up network data encryption on your computer
On the OP's Topic, I also have the issue where I can connect but no data is transferred. Still trying to figure this out, this is the first phone where it has not worked for me.

Ngo93 said:
T-Mobile caught me tethering and now I get redirected to the tethering page
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Just use a different browser, it detects chrome all the time
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the3dman said:
Time to change your user agent on your browser or set up network data encryption on your computer
On the OP's Topic, I also have the issue where I can connect but no data is transferred. Still trying to figure this out, this is the first phone where it has not worked for me.
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I found it where if you connect and reconnect, it'll eventually work.
It is a bit buggy how it works but it does work somehow. Just keep trying!

chlehqls said:
I found it where if you connect and reconnect, it'll eventually work.
It is a bit buggy how it works but it does work somehow. Just keep trying!
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Add "dun" to your APN type.

Tried adding dun and still not working. Any other ideas?
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if you tether LTE plan, will you get LTE speeds on the other connecting phones? or just the original host LTE phone

so anyone else have Straight talk and get this to work?

I had the same problem (with T-Mobile), adding "dun" as mayastig suggested did the trick.
Specifically, the APN type for epc.tmobile.com now reads "default,supl,mss,dun".

Sorry to be off the straight talk topic.. don't know about that but I am on the $30 tmob plan.
I just really need to tether maybe twice a month and I can't see spending $15 on that. My question is, of I do it using fox will tmob find out and ban me or something?
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EboMike said:
I had the same problem (with T-Mobile), adding "dun" as mayastig suggested did the trick.
Specifically, the APN type for epc.tmobile.com now reads "default,supl,mss,dun".
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So you did this on a T-Mobile prepaid plan and you were able to achieve tethering without T-Mobile cutting you off?
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[APP] WiFi Tether for T-Mobile GS4 !

I did NOT create this app and only take credit for finding and testing it.
So far this is the ONLY WiFi Tether app I tried that works on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4.
I tested it by linking to my Asus TF700 tablet.
1-Click WiFi Tether No Root is a FREE app available on Google Play Store.
Best of all, it does not require ANY tinkering with profile settings.
Just install it,
run it,
click ON
and then search for the WiFi signal from your other portable device or PC.
My Asus tablet found the signal and locked on in less than 5 seconds.
Note: There is also a Pro version available for $9.98 that offers WPA security if you need or want that added feature.
If you appreciate my find, simply click THANKS so I know this wasn't a wasted thread post!
Glenn
SGH-M919
Nexus 7
Asus TF700
Jura J9 < My only device on this list that makes expresso

Tmobile page pops up on browser. I'm on the unlimited data.
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jorgerangel159 said:
Tmobile page pops up on browser. I'm on the unlimited data.
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Try using hotspot shield apn in market

jorgerangel159 said:
Tmobile page pops up on browser. I'm on the unlimited data.
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Use firefox with an addon called User Agent Switcher set to android and you'll be fine.
The way T-Mobile tries to stop you from tethering without paying extra (which is total bs by the way) is by sniffing out user agents from things that aren't androids.

I thought tmo allows free hot spot service now for the $50+ plan
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Hot Spot service NOT free from T-Mobile
serophia said:
I thought tmo allows free hot spot service now for the $50+ plan
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I'll quote exactly what it says on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4 (model SGH-M919) when I clicked the Help menu about using Wi-Fi hotspot:
"To use your phone's hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service added to your rate plan."
They key word here is "added" which means it is NOT free unlimited hotspot service.
Here's what it says on the T-Mobile website page about this service:
"T-Mobile's Simple Choice Rate Plans all include Smartphone Mobile HotSpot up to their data limit, except for Unlimited 4G data which includes 500MB of Smartphone Mobile HotSpot. You can add additional capped Smartphone Mobile HotSpot usage: $10 per month per line for 3GB or $20 per month for 4GB."
The FREE app I mention in the OP is FREE. Whether or not T-Mobile can & will
be able to monitor the use of the 1-Click free app is yet to be determined.
Glenn

weltwon said:
I'll quote exactly what it says on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4 (model SGH-M919) when I clicked the Help menu about using Wi-Fi hotspot:
"To use your phone's hotspot capability, you must have the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service added to your rate plan."
They key word here is "added" which means it is NOT free unlimited hotspot service.
Glenn
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Anyone else try and just fire it up anyway? My first generation MyTouch4G had free Hotspot. On my new S4 I turned it on and got the above message but it still created a hotspot and didn't require me to commit to a plan change. However my laptop doesn't even see it and my old MyTouch sees but fails to connect.
Downloaded and tried that app. No luck. Laptop sees the Wifi and connected but no internet access (Limited or no connectivity) Old Mytouch saw it but was unable to connect.

TeknoGodz said:
Use firefox with an addon called User Agent Switcher set to android and you'll be fine.
The way T-Mobile tries to stop you from tethering without paying extra (which is total bs by the way) is by sniffing out user agents from things that aren't androids.
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Hey I can only find the user agent for chrome would that work for Firefox. Thanks
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gone...
I used to see in my T-mobile My Account app, that i had 500 MB of tethered data to be used, but now that i have the S4, I don't see the option. Go figure, I upgrade, and I lose my ability to tether.

Will this work if Im rooted. Thanks
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Greg1964 said:
Will this work if Im rooted. Thanks
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Yes
Sent from this Evil S4 Wicked!!

So what's the point of this app? It just turns on the Normal HotSpot App that came with the phone.

overthatscreen said:
So what's the point of this app? It just turns on the Normal HotSpot App that came with the phone.
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Wondering the same........

Hotspot vpn connectivity issues for Many! EDIT FIXED

Under the trevemod setup for our s4 , there are many replies by many xda members who are having trouble with the new hotspot shield vpn connection..
For me unlike the new version the old version it would initially connect on any device I had.
This device "s4 and the NEW updated hotspot vpn shield won't connect some say...
It just says connecting turns yellow then stops icon turns red back and forth.
EDIT: FIX
Restart device after you have vpn shield installed and tether set up.
THE Vpn shield will connect green
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You could try infamous rom. Has native tethering to an extent. Have to set it up in settings and then turn it on through a widget from play store.
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inphamous36 said:
You could try infamous rom. Has native tethering to an extent. Have to set it up in settings and then turn it on through a widget from play store.
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I got it figured after a simple device reboot
Odd thing to have to do...but it works ....
Enjoy vpn shield everyone with same issue.:thumbup:
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It has never worked for me. I still get the my tmobile page everytime I use tethering.

The method worked for me, Just install Hspot vpn shield ..and reboot it does take 5-10seconds longer than the older version app used to take to connect green, but it will.
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Anyone have issues with wifi tether router not broadcasting?

Finally got around to rooting my phone and installing WTR and IF it even broadcasts that there is an open connection it won't let me connect to anything on the Web. If I change any of the settings it doesn't show up on the list of my computer or my tablet wtf?
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How to set up a WiFi hotspot

Hi
Can anybody steer me in the right direction. I have a nx7 2013 I want to connect it to a WiFi network but it won't connect, just goes from connecting to saved, help desk won't help, so I thought if I can get my phone to connect to WiFi network I can then connect my tablet to network through phone by setting up WiFi hotspot ( think this is right). I have never set up a WiFi hotspot so am a newbie at this can anybody help or know where there are some simple instructions. Thanks
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As far as hotspot goes, I don't think you can get it through wifi. It has to come from your cellular data. Just be aware that you will be using your phone data. Do you need directions to set up hotspot? It depends on your device and your carrier. On GP devices, it's under wireless and networks>more. It should be somewhere in network/wireless settings. When you activate it, your device will generate an ssid and a passcode to use for connecting devices.
However, your tab will use its WiFi to connect to the phone's hotspot so if that works, I'd say that you either typed in the wrong security code on your N7, or your router needs a reboot-even if every other device connects to it.
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Hi thanks, the WiFi network im trying to connect to I have no control over or access to router etc. I thought / hoped I could connect phone to WiFi network then connect tablet to phone so tablet is connecting to WiFi network through phone, is this possible.
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As I stated, I don't think that's possible as the hotspot is run through the phone's modem. Have you tried connecting to a public wifi such as Starbuck's, McDonald's, your grocery store or other?
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steve50 said:
Hi thanks, the WiFi network im trying to connect to I have no control over or access to router etc. I thought / hoped I could connect phone to WiFi network then connect tablet to phone so tablet is connecting to WiFi network through phone, is this possible.
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It's not possible that I know of.

My tablet will connect to other networks no problems just this one it won't for some reason.
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steve50 said:
My tablet will connect to other networks no problems just this one it won't for some reason.
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I've found that it happens--possibly ip shuffle--which is why I suggested rebooting router. I'm assuming other devices (your phone, in particular) are successfully connecting to this wifi.
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Yeah other things connect just my tablet which is the one thing I want to connect, looks like I'm stuck as unable to reboot router and the companies help desk are no help, thanks anyway for your help.
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