Any tether solutions working yet?
SteelH said:
Any tether solutions working yet?
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Settings-WiFi-More-Mobile Network Sharing-Portable Hotspot should do the trick for you
Let me clarify my original question... A free working tether solution. Sprint gets enough of my money already.
SteelH said:
Let me clarify my original question... A free working tether solution. Sprint gets enough of my money already.
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Apologies, this is, I believe, the international M9 forum. In the UK, tethering is included in all/most EE plans hence my suggestion.
Maybe post your question in the Sprint M9 forum?
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Aaron
If it's not in your plan as you've just clearly stated, then we can not help you. It's considered fraud.
You are aware that Sprint can tell you're tethering and charge you right?
Don't feed the trolls. Mods please delete this thread as nothing productive is coming of it.
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Hey can someone confirm whether the stock wifi hotspot feature works on the Verizon galaxy nexus without having to add a tethering plan?
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When I select to turn it on, it runs through a "checking for subscription" then pops up an Error window that I'm not authorized to run it and have to call Customer Service. It was the first thing I tried as soon as I walked out of the VZW store this morning.
Greg Tolan said:
Hey can someone confirm whether the stock wifi hotspot feature works on the Verizon galaxy nexus without having to add a tethering plan?
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I'd like to know this as well. Chances are though, you have to be rooted and the hotspot app will have to be hacked for it to be used without detection check by VZW. I am with Sprint OG Samsung Epic, and these were the necessary steps to get Sprint hotspot to work without having a plan. I am sure a dev will be able to get it done in time. In the meantime, suggest rooting and using either Barnacle tether or Wifi Tether, or if you want to stay stock: PDANet.
After root - wired tether will work.
After root - WiFi tether will NOT work. It has the 'blocktether' thing on there.
keatre said:
After root - wired tether will work.
After root - WiFi tether will NOT work. It has the 'blocktether' thing on there.
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Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
Framework patch. Give it a week. Or just pay for it.
dohturdima said:
Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
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Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
dohturdima said:
Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
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At this moment, you'll need an LTE rom or patch that disables the 'blocktether' methinks. I am running stock for the rest of the week, so I cannot test - apologies.
dohturdima said:
Ouch. Any available apps/workarounds to enable wireless tether? This is a make-or-break issue for me right now in terms of getting the phone.
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Just root your phone. There is no downside to that.
pharpe said:
Just root your phone. There is no downside to that.
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That's not the problem. Not being able to tether could potentially be a dealbreaker for some people (myself included).
Its blocked. You've got to root and remove the software they have for tracking tethering. Or wait for a CDMA custom ROM to come out that has unblocked tethering.
jumaaneface said:
Or just pay for it.
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LOL
If it's that big of a deal, pay for it then.
keatre said:
At this moment, you'll need an LTE rom or patch that disables the 'blocktether' methinks. I am running stock for the rest of the week, so I cannot test - apologies.
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Yup. You'll just have to get a rom that has tethering open for all of our hearts' content!
Anyone tried this app ht tp://goo.gl/LZCZO or the paid version ? Can't believe VZW sucks so bad, makes sense now why the phone was delayed so long... Google arguing against VZW breaking and crippling their beautiful OS. But I just bought one this morning and being delivered tomorrow.
triunetehk said:
Anyone tried this app ht tp://goo.gl/LZCZO or the paid version ? Can't believe VZW sucks so bad, makes sense now why the phone was delayed so long... Google arguing against VZW breaking and crippling their beautiful OS. But I just bought one this morning and being delivered tomorrow.
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Using a 3rd party app doesn't remove Verizon's tracking software. They'll still see you're doing it based on my experiences w/ VZW phones...
I'm assuming you guys have tried Google's Wireless Tether app. No dice?
triunetehk said:
Anyone tried this app ht tp://goo.gl/LZCZO or the paid version ? Can't believe VZW sucks so bad, makes sense now why the phone was delayed so long... Google arguing against VZW breaking and crippling their beautiful OS. But I just bought one this morning and being delivered tomorrow.
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Not letting people steal bandwidth is not crippling the OS. Don't get me wrong I think paying for tethering is beyond retarded but it is a paid service that they offer there is no reason for them to give it away for free.
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joshnichols189 said:
Not letting people steal bandwidth is not crippling the OS. Don't get me wrong I think paying for tethering is beyond retarded but it is a paid service that they offer there is no reason for them to give it away for free.
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People aren't "stealing" bandwidth. They're paying for it and using it. This isn't even an argument in a world of capped data plans. If you pay for 2GB or 4GB or 10GB+, you're buying that bandwidth from VZW. Its yours to use. And carriers are being beyond ridiculous, forcing consumers to pay for data twice.
And it is crippling (albeit thats a bit dramatic) the OS. ICS (and 2.2, 2.3) has wired/wireless tethering enabled. Removing that, is removing a feature that used to make the OS whole.
Just to clear the air -
Currently - no matter what App you use, you cannot WiFi tether.
Verizon is blocking ALL WiFi tether - you will need to remove the check.
Thanks for the update. What are the chances that this check can be removed? I know people with the Bionic were having problems tethering (still not sure if they can).
This is a deal breaker for me, so I'm hoping it isn't something too complicated for the devs to remove.
P.S. Let's not turn this into a morality thread. This is a place to discuss whether or not you can get WiFi tethering working without paying extra for it.
This is a huge problem, I need to tether by next Thursday.
My friend had this phone but has it on like a prepaid unlimited $50 a month plan (not sure the carrier). I wanted to get him free WiFi tethering but haven't been able to find a definitive answer/methods to do this. Can somebody let me know if it's possible and if so link me to a thread where to get free hotspot
Thank you and sorry i dont have much info on the carrier
scrface said:
My friend had this phone but has it on like a prepaid unlimited $50 a month plan (not sure the carrier). Ibwanted to get him gree wifib tethering but haven't been able to find a definitive answer/methods to do this. Can somebody let nee know if it's possible and if so link me to a thread where to get free hotspot
Thank you and sorry ibdont have much info on the carrier
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Most importantly than the carrier would be, is the phone rooted? If so then a wifi tether app would suffice. Let me know and I can recommend you one.
Mr_LJE said:
Most importantly than the carrier would be, is the phone rooted? If so then a wifi tether app would suffice. Let me know and I can recommend you one.
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no not rooted and thanks for the response
Anybody???
I have a possible great deal on a brand new HTC m8. The problem is that it's a Sprint phone. I need to know if I can make it work by unlocking it or flashing it to make it work on Verizon's network? This is my first post so sorry I know this is probably an easy question but for the price of $175.00 I had to ask thanks for the help hope I'm not breaking any rules!
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I have a possible great deal on a brand new HTC m8. The problem is that it's a Sprint phone. I need to know if I can make it work by unlocking it or flashing it to make it work on Verizon's network? This is my first post so sorry I know this is probably an easy question but for the price of $175.00 I had to ask thanks for the help hope I'm not breaking any rules!
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its not really against the rules but its kinda frowned upon. and to answer your question it would most likely not work since the two companies use non similar LTE signals though you might be able to use it for 3g but that would be atrociously slow.. lols..
Hi folks.
So i'm looking at having to replace my DNA. I usually root all my phones but honestly the only reason i do is because i have an unlimited data plan still and i want wifi tethering without being robbed. Unlimited in my opinion means unlimited, VZW can go do horribly inappropriate things to themselves regarding their definition of unlimited.
From what I have read i'm not certain if you can even get the boot loader unlocked, get s-off and root on the VZW m9. It's very confusing (ther than mailing your phone to someone with a java card, and it's bad enough i'm having to live without a phone, i can mail it to someone and wait for it to come back)
But since all i want is tethering I'm wondering if i even have to bother. Does anyone know if any of the no-root tether apps work on this phone?
mordikar said:
Hi folks.
So i'm looking at having to replace my DNA. I usually root all my phones but honestly the only reason i do is because i have an unlimited data plan still and i want wifi tethering without being robbed. Unlimited in my opinion means unlimited, VZW can go do horribly inappropriate things to themselves regarding their definition of unlimited.
From what I have read i'm not certain if you can even get the boot loader unlocked, get s-off and root on the VZW m9. It's very confusing (ther than mailing your phone to someone with a java card, and it's bad enough i'm having to live without a phone, i can mail it to someone and wait for it to come back)
But since all i want is tethering I'm wondering if i even have to bother. Does anyone know if any of the no-root tether apps work on this phone?
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Use FoxFi
Thanks,
I was just curious I know at one point VZW updated phones so foxfi didn't work. Nice to know it's an option again.
If you don't need wifi tether, there is also clockwork tether wish doesn't require root.
I tried using Fox Fi....no such luck.
I ended up ditching VZW and grabbing a developer edition from HTC.
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I ended up ditching VZW and grabbing a developer edition from HTC.
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Are you still with Verizon as your carrier? I didn't think they allowed phones not branded VZW on their network...
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If you REALLY want tether,download and install the Fluent custom rom located in Android Development here.
It's tether works perfectly and it's a smooth running rom as well.
michaelbsheldon said:
If you REALLY want tether,download and install the Fluent custom rom located in Android Development here.
It's tether works perfectly and it's a smooth running rom as well.
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Don't you have to be rooted to do this?
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drewcam888 said:
Use FoxFi
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FoxFi and PdaNet+ need root for wifi tether. They are fine if you only need USB or bluetooth tether.
CJO said:
Don't you have to be rooted to do this?
Yes, you must be either: S-OFF, Rooted or Bootloader unlocked and with a custom recovery.
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I know some of you have pre ordered their Verizon HTC 10 , which is supposed to arrive on May 5th.
I would like to know if the Foxfi wifi teher without root works on HTC 10 for people who are still on the Unlimited Data Plan.
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Yeah I need to find this out too. In case my unlocked version doesn't work on VZW, I will have to send it back and get the VZW version and use FOX-Fi until S-off/ Root is achieved.
looks like some people have the verizon version in their hand today, I hope somebody can post the results
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looks like some people have the verizon version in their hand today, I hope somebody can post the results
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Yeah I just asked another member that has his VZW Model 10 up and running to test it out if he could and message me back the results.. I use my hotspot every day with my UDP and cannot go without it.
Confirmed as of now NOT working with FoxFi WiFi hotspot. Bluetooth and USB worked? Perhaps with a FoxFi update??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/unlocked-htc-10-verizon-t3357874/page23#post66715164
I cannot even get my hotspot on even if I want to pay
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Confirmed as of now NOT working with FoxFi WiFi hotspot. Bluetooth and USB worked? Perhaps with a FoxFi update??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/unlocked-htc-10-verizon-t3357874/page23#post66715164
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Hope FoxFi updates it, it works on the new verizon LG G5. I want to get the HTC 10, but need to have wifi tether.
awareunlikeu said:
Confirmed as of now NOT working with FoxFi WiFi hotspot. Bluetooth and USB worked? Perhaps with a FoxFi update??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/help/unlocked-htc-10-verizon-t3357874/page23#post66715164
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Is the FoxFi not working on a Unlocked HTC being used on a Verizon UDP or it is Verizon Version.
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Is the FoxFi not working on a Unlocked HTC being used on a Verizon UDP or it is Verizon Version.
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The guy stated that it was the Verizon version.. But you only need it if you are still on UDP. Otherwise I have been told that built in native hotspot just works when on a ****e tiered plan, since they pretty much know you are never going to use it for anything really significant other than occasional browsing on another device. Once FoxFi is working on Verizon version, Ill be picking it up.
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The guy stated that it was the Verizon version.. But you only need it if you are still on UDP. Otherwise I have been told that built in native hotspot just works when on a ****e tiered plan, since they pretty much know you are never going to use it for anything really significant other than occasional browsing on another device. Once FoxFi is working on Verizon version, Ill be picking it up.
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I am on UDP, that is why I need the FoxFi to work without root. I wanted to get the verizon version of the HTC 10, will have to wait until Foxfi can work.
diljosh said:
I am on UDP, that is why I need the FoxFi to work without root. I wanted to get the verizon version of the HTC 10, will have to wait until Foxfi can work.
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You and me both my friend :good: