So on my last couple computers I was able to use PdaNet 3.50 to bypass my hotspot cap of a weak 2.5Gb (which I can use in a couple hours) but now that I got a brand new laptop that sadly has windows 8.1 I can no longer get pdanet 3.5 to function... It's installed and all, just for some reason it won't connect to my phone
So I was wondering if anyone has a suggestion on what app I can use besides PdaNet+FoxFi that I can use to bypass my carriers crappy hotspot plan? I did use the search function, but I bet I overlooked the answer somewhere in the thousands of threads out there... I apologise if I have.
Phone & Carrier info:
Phone: LG Optimus F6 rooted
Carrier: MetroPCS
All right. Here's what I would start with, 86eightsix.
You'll need:
WiFi Tether Router, available from the Google Play Store ($2.50)
A User Agent Switcher for your favorite web browser(s) to mask your user agent string with an Android user agent string, so that it appears you're using an Android device when browsing the web, thus bypassing the tethering restriction imposed by your carrier (or) a VPN tunnel if you'd like to hide your traffic from your carrier - to minimize the risk of having your service cancelled. As for which service to use, I can highly recommend Private Internet Access.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns, or if you need further help with any of this, 86eightsix.
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I think many HTC6800 owner on bell network are trying to figure out how to use the $7/mo unlimited "Mobile Web Browsing" *feature* that was only offer to HTC Touch owners.
I have done some searching around and nothing is conclusive. So I am hoping this thread will come up with an answer...
The theory: HTC Touch & HTC 6800 are similar devices, and it is believe some software config (e.g. point to a proxy server in HTC Touch) which will enable the "Mobile Web Browser" Traffic vs to HTC 6800 count toward Data Packet traffic. Also from various sources, including myself spoke to Bell tech reps, they can't really tell us what's the technical reason why 6800 can't have that feature other than 6800 is a PDA device cuz it has a keyboard. (Note: HTC Touch Pro also count as PDA device)
So, let's share what you have found and if someone may even know how (if possible) to make a HTC 6800 to use Mobile Web Browser feature....
From reading the Mobile Browser description on the Bell Mobility website, it really looks like this feature is directed towards standard handsets and not PPC devices. But you mentioned that it works for the Touch? I agree that there should be a way to make the 6800 connect in the same way. I read about Bell's ability to detect exactly which port your using and break down what "they" consider "Internet", "Email", and "Messenger". For example if you had a Touch and this Mobile Browser feature but went onto Google Maps, apparently they would slice you up with charges...
I forgot to rant....
Those bastards at Bell recently removed my data plan so I am really pissed at them. They were going to charge me through the nose for the unlimited data plan. So I am desperately looking for revenge... For example, I am sure there is a way to connect to a different data network (on the 6800 I notice it connects with #777) that technicians or engineers would use which is completely free and unmonitored. Now I just have to find out what the dial out code is to get free unlimited data for life!...
my touch's unlimited browser plan never gave me trouble for extensive google maps usage and/or downloads, but the touch is a piece of crap in my books. I'd love to upgrade to an apache, but won't if I can't do the unlimited browser. What a shame.
just a note: the touch always connected to the data network via #777 as well
nuelo said:
I forgot to rant....
Those bastards at Bell recently removed my data plan so I am really pissed at them. They were going to charge me through the nose for the unlimited data plan. So I am desperately looking for revenge... For example, I am sure there is a way to connect to a different data network (on the 6800 I notice it connects with #777) that technicians or engineers would use which is completely free and unmonitored. Now I just have to find out what the dial out code is to get free unlimited data for life!...
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Bell now has a plan for 30$ thats gives you 500mb data call display voicemail and unlimted text.
as you all know we all had to put in our own custom settings and iptables into our android phones to get cricket working on our phones allowing us to access the marcket, internet, and apps.
it involves using autostart, u2nl, and replacing the APN's.
now all of that is to route all traffic trough the cricket proxy which only allows access to the internet trough port 8080.
but NOW as you all may know cricket offers an android phone plan which gives you unlocked 3G speed (yes my speed went up a little bit once i got the plan, to about 70KB/s) but i think it's not fully unlocked because i have all these things being routed trough their old proxy servers...
so does anyone know the new settings to configure your android phone with the cricket android plan?
supposedly on the plan description it says everything works, apps, market, everything!
Wrong Forum. Questions belong in the Q&A Forum.
can you give me a link to which forums exactly? there's several Q&A forums...
as you all know we all had to put in our own custom settings and iptables into our android phones to get cricket working on our phones allowing us to access the marcket, internet, and apps.
it involves using autostart, u2nl, and replacing the APN's.
now all of that is to route all traffic trough the cricket proxy which only allows access to the internet trough port 8080.
but NOW as you all may know cricket offers an android phone plan which gives you unlocked 3G speed (yes my speed went up a little bit once i got the plan, to about 70KB/s) but i think it's not fully unlocked because i have all these things being routed trough their old proxy servers...
so does anyone know the new settings to configure your android phone with the cricket android plan?
supposedly on the plan description it says everything works, apps, market, everything!
I too am looking for these settings since I have purchased a Droid Eris and flashed new rom and put in most of the old settings for Cricket. If anyone has the Rio or Ascend that is on Cricket Android plan, hopefully they could list settings needed to make this work. I have the Android plan but the local shop wants to charge $45 to "check" my settings to make it work. Please help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=762756
As I could not find a thread about this specifically, I am posting this solution as it works for me.
On the Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 is where this pertains to though other users might encounter similar problem with other phones on simple mobile.
Stock 2.3.6 Rom
When you turn on the portable hotspot feature with this phone, what it does is disconnect your "Simple Mobile" APN and inserts and connects using a new APN called "Tethering". When you try connecting with your PC to your hotspot's ssid, it takes you to a web page on t-mobile.com informing you with an error 503 or some other error stating that its not available. I assume t-mobile is detecting that you are not their customer and blocks it.
it takes you here:
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http://androidapi.t-mobile.com/apppack/mvno.html
Error 503--Service Unavailable
From RFC 2068 Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- HTTP/1.1:
10.5.4 503 Service Unavailable
The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overloading or maintenance of the server. The implication is that this is a temporary condition which will be alleviated after some delay. If known, the length of the delay may be indicated in a Retry-After header. If no Retry-After is given, the client SHOULD handle the response as it would for a 500 response.
Note: The existence of the 503 status code does not imply that a server must use it when becoming overloaded. Some servers may wish to simply refuse the connection.
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The reason is because that APN tries to connect to "pcweb.tmobile.com". What you have to do is once you activate your hotspot, you have to edit the apn (while it is running) and change it from pcweb.tmobile.com to simple.
No other setting is needed. I am using "APN manager" which I paid for on the market and it is well worth it. I have used it for other purposes besides this and it allows you to edit the APN while it is live. Hope this helps other simple mobile users...
Also, you have to edit this "Tethering" APN every time you run the hotspot and delete the last one as it will just keep adding the new one with the t-mobile settings every time.
Anyone else out there with another solution please post it..
pcdocta said:
As I could not find a thread about this specifically, I am posting this solution as it works for me.
On the Galaxy S2 SGH-T989 is where this pertains to though other users might encounter similar problem with other phones on simple mobile.
Stock 2.3.6 Rom
When you turn on the portable hotspot feature with this phone, what it does is disconnect your "Simple Mobile" APN and inserts and connects using a new APN called "Tethering". When you try connecting with your PC to your hotspot's ssid, it takes you to a web page on t-mobile.com informing you with an error 503 or some other error stating that its not available. I assume t-mobile is detecting that you are not their customer and blocks it.
it takes you here:
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http://androidapi.t-mobile.com/apppack/mvno.html
Error 503--Service Unavailable
From RFC 2068 Hypertext Transfer Protocol -- HTTP/1.1:
10.5.4 503 Service Unavailable
The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overloading or maintenance of the server. The implication is that this is a temporary condition which will be alleviated after some delay. If known, the length of the delay may be indicated in a Retry-After header. If no Retry-After is given, the client SHOULD handle the response as it would for a 500 response.
Note: The existence of the 503 status code does not imply that a server must use it when becoming overloaded. Some servers may wish to simply refuse the connection.
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The reason is because that APN tries to connect to "pcweb.tmobile.com". What you have to do is once you activate your hotspot, you have to edit the apn (while it is running) and change it from pcweb.tmobile.com to simple.
No other setting is needed. I am using "APN manager" which I paid for on the market and it is well worth it. I have used it for other purposes besides this and it allows you to edit the APN while it is live. Hope this helps other simple mobile users...
Also, you have to edit this "Tethering" APN every time you run the hotspot and delete the last one as it will just keep adding the new one with the t-mobile settings every time.
Anyone else out there with another solution please post it..
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Have you tried foxfi and wifi tether?
Looks like a good alternative. Thanks..
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA
Thanks!
This thread saved me! While I did not follow the instructions, it got me thinking to check the apn settings on my phone. As it turned out my apn was changed to a different apn when i turned on my hotspot and all I had to do was select my original apn again and tethering began to work! Awesome!
I'm using a freetel FTU152D (Samurai Kiwami) on Simple Mobile. It does change the APN every time I turn on the Hotspot, but fixing the APN settings doesn't seem to do anything; other devices connect to the wifi, but still can't see the internet. Meanwhile, I still have internet access on the FTU152D. Any ideas?
RichSPK said:
I'm using a freetel FTU152D (Samurai Kiwami) on Simple Mobile. It does change the APN every time I turn on the Hotspot, but fixing the APN settings doesn't seem to do anything; other devices connect to the wifi, but still can't see the internet. Meanwhile, I still have internet access on the FTU152D. Any ideas?
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I've used my FTU152D as a Wi-Fi source using the dialog in settings and it works fine. Other devices can connect. My FTU152D is rooted with kingroot, however, would that make a difference?
nazcalito said:
I've used my FTU152D as a Wi-Fi source using the dialog in settings and it works fine. Other devices can connect. My FTU152D is rooted with kingroot, however, would that make a difference?
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I rooted mine early on with kingroot, but unrooted it when I couldn't find any third party ROMs. I think I tried the Hotspot while it was rooted, but I don't remember for sure. I'll have to try it again.
Just got my new TMO M8 direct from HTC and I love it..... except for one problem which is not exclusive to this phone but I've searched everywhere and can't find a solution. Since this is not my every day phone I don't need a regular phone & texting plan. I only need a data plan... so I signed up for T Mobile's $10 data match plan which gives me 5GB/mo.... seemed like a great idea except apparently TMO doesn't allow smartphone devices to use this plan only tablets or hotspots. I've searched and searched and tried every combination of APN's but none of them work... when I'm changing the apn settings either data is totally disconnected or when it connects and I try a browser it prompts me to "Sign into Network" and sends me to the "upsell" site. Is there any way to spoof a tablet or hotspot? I know there are browser plugins that change the user agent but this seems to be happening on a system level. Is it possible to edit a system database entry, etc? Any help to point me in the right direction would be appreciated.
andersonwittekind said:
Just got my new TMO M8 direct from HTC and I love it..... except for one problem which is not exclusive to this phone but I've searched everywhere and can't find a solution. Since this is not my every day phone I don't need a regular phone & texting plan. I only need a data plan... so I signed up for T Mobile's $10 data match plan which gives me 5GB/mo.... seemed like a great idea except apparently TMO doesn't allow smartphone devices to use this plan only tablets or hotspots. I've searched and searched and tried every combination of APN's but none of them work... when I'm changing the apn settings either data is totally disconnected or when it connects and I try a browser it prompts me to "Sign into Network" and sends me to the "upsell" site. Is there any way to spoof a tablet or hotspot? I know there are browser plugins that change the user agent but this seems to be happening on a system level. Is it possible to edit a system database entry, etc? Any help to point me in the right direction would be appreciated.
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You're not going to be able to trick the carrier into thinking you're using another device. Continually attempting to do so also will get you flagged and you may come under scrutiny with the carrier so I'd suggest you pay for a rate plan like the rest of the android community, or utilize WiFi hotspots as much as possible.
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You're not going to be able to trick the carrier into thinking you're using another device. Continually attempting to do so also will get you flagged and you may come under scrutiny with the carrier so I'd suggest you pay for a rate plan like the rest of the android community, or utilize WiFi hotspots as much as possible.
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I am paying for a rate plan... for 5 devices which are full unlimited plans but for this one I only need data.
andersonwittekind said:
I am paying for a rate plan... for 5 devices which are full unlimited plans but for this one I only need data.
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Enable WiFi Tethering on the device you use as your primary phone and let your data only devices utilize it's unlimited data plan. That way, you don't have to pay for anything for your data only device.