Very simply download FoxFi free version. The free version limits the amount of data you can use. Start your hotspot connection up through foxfi. Wait until the hot spot comes on, then all you are going to do is simply go to your recent apps screen, long press on foxfi, force stop. Your hotspot will now run without a hitch. No root, no computer needed !
Do you happen to have any screen shots for confirmation? I mean if this works, that would be awesome but I would assume they would patch this eventually. I would record the version number of foxfi for future reference as well.
There are a few downsides with using FoxFi:
Costs money to get full functionaility
Requires a dedicated app
Installs a VPN, so you need lockscreen PIN
Can't use SmartLock
If you are rooted, I highly recommend you use my method which allows use of the native hotspot and the hotspot toggle. All you need to do is replace a file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/how-to-enable-native-hotspot-unlimited-t3166435
Certificate issue
I have the paid version of foxfi and when it prompts the foxfi certificate to open a VPN it rejects it on my G4.
Any help!
Edit: got it to work.
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Works on LG G4, not had any issues.
Works on Verizon LG G4 (not rooted) ULD, no issues.
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Works on Verizon LG G4 (not rooted) ULD, no issues.
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Have you run into any data caps with using foxfi though? Does it shut off after a certain amount of time?
It really sucks because you need a lock screen PIN. I guess if there was more option after rooting in the development section, I would really do that, but I do not feeling like rooting and not getting updates just to get tether if all i need is a PIN though
Long pressing from that window does not open an option to force stop for me. Was that in an update or something? If I go to Application manager, it just shuts it down...
You have to long press the FoxFi app in that window in the upper left corner over the FoxFi icon to get to the App info pg and hit force stop.
Worked fine. The lock screen isn't a big deal, since I don't tether all the time. Its just nice to have the option.
VS986 totally stock
dockmaster said:
You have to long press the FoxFi app in that window in the upper left corner over the FoxFi icon to get to the App info pg and hit force stop.
Work fine. The lock screen isnt a big deal, since I don't tether all the time. Its just nice to have the option.
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With the similar hardware ... has anyone tried this with the V10?
Is this still provisioned? and can they track your usage and tell if it is being tethered if you don't pay the extra for the tethering service? @geoff5093
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Is this still provisioned? and can they track your usage and tell if it is being tethered if you don't pay the extra for the tethering service? @geoff5093
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Verizon can always tell if they really wanted to, but I have yet to see a single report of anyone being contacted by Verizon for tethering with a third party app or modded hotspot.
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Engadget had an article that states Tmobile will now charge for tethering starting sunday Nov. 14th. I am wondering if us who have been able to root the G2 get charged for using the tethering option? If so i can always use wireless tether but the built in android hotspot is much better in my opinion. If anyone knows the answer that'll be great as i dont want to get charged without knowing.
No. From what I've been able to gather, there's no way for T-Mobile (or anyone else) to tell the difference if you're tethering or just using standard(phone) mobile data.
Well something I just noticed today was a redirect to an upsell page. This is using the G2 with PDAnet, I have had no luck getting the native tethering to work. I will keep trying and see if I run into that same issue. I'll also post a pic of the page that it'll take you to.
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here's the lovely site you'll get trying to get you to buy the subscription to tether. I have also noticed that G1 and MT3G1.2 and they're still able to tether just fine.
Well I just tethered without getting that message so I guess us rooters got around their trap!! Niiiice
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ccb04 said:
Well I just tethered without getting that message so I guess us rooters got around their trap!! Niiiice
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tmo probably made and agreement to not remove pda net from the market if they made it to where tmo could check if the user is tethtering with pdanet
Actually, I am rooted and I was using PDANet, followed by Wifi Tether and I got the page both times.
this sounds like either they are filtering for user agent(easy to bypass), but then again i could be wrong. i used to use pdanet, and even paid for it(didn't like wifi tether on G1 because battery temp would get too high) and now if i can't use that app i'm going to be very upset. try changing your user agent to "Android" and see if you can tether
they will only notice if you pass the 3gb - 5gb limit, refrain from downloading while using tether.
i cant seem to find anything on this and if im just missing it im sorry for the thread...
Is there wifi tethering available for rooted gnexus cdma/lte?
I know it is built into some of the available ROMs. I use Gummy and I can verify that it has wireless tether and that it works just fine.
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I know it is built into some of the available ROMs. I use Gummy and I can verify that it has wireless tether and that it works just fine.
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Where? Sorry I'm new to all these roms and I'm not finding the tether application. Its not in the apps pages.
Hop into Settings, More..., Tethering and Hotspot.
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Ok, gotcha. Thought those were tracked by Big Red. (and whats the difference between tethering and hotspot?)
Teathering is, technically, any form of using your phone's internet via an outside source (USB, WiFi, Bluetooth.....serial..etc).
Hotspot is, specifically, WiFi, and can have multiple users.
Elixir 2 widgets make a hotspots toggle and it works on unrooted nexui too
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Ok, gotcha. Thought those were tracked by Big Red. (and whats the difference between tethering and hotspot?)
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Actually similar to the T-Bolt if you are stock then hotspot requires a separate plan which the application will tell you when you try to run it.
If you are rooted than the hotspot runs without any additional plans. I'm on AOKP and the portable hotspot works very well.
Yeah I'm sure verizon knows when another device is shareing their connection because each device leaves a different signature on their networks. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether Verizon's blocking of tethering apps outside of its service is in violation of the terms of the purchase of the "C Spectrum" aka 4G LTE they acquired at the auction years back. Read here: http://www.dailywireless.org/2011/11/04/hotspot-tethering-fees/
Hello,
I'm about to switch to Verizon from the ET4G. Can someone help point me to the closest to stock root that allows me to tether? I'm not sure if it is the same on this phone but for the ET4G there were some close to stock roots that I could put the wifi_tether from http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether on my phone.
Since I'm brand new to ther GN, feel free to recommend a better route.
Thanks in advance, this site was extremely helpful with all my ET4G inane questions.
boe said:
Hello,
I'm about to switch to Verizon from the ET4G. Can someone help point me to the closest to stock root that allows me to tether? I'm not sure if it is the same on this phone but for the ET4G there were some close to stock roots that I could put the wifi_tether from http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether on my phone.
Since I'm brand new to ther GN, feel free to recommend a better route.
Thanks in advance, this site was extremely helpful with all my ET4G inane questions.
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AOKP or Code Name Android
I just got a notification from my Tmobile (US) My Account app that I hadn't rebooted in a week and should consider rebooting if I was having any issues.
WTF?
I remember when I had my g1 I had some problem with 3g because my SIM card went bad. The vs rep suggested I reboot my phone at least one a week to "clear up" any issues I might be having.
This was back when I would reboot my phone almost daily to try new mods and stuff for my phone.
Rebooting seems the cure for all tech device issues. I was just surprised to get a message like this from TMO
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Rebooting seems the cure for all tech device issues. I was just surprised to get a message like this from TMO
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It's just the My T-Mobile application acting like a nanny. Personally, I don't recommend using this app at all, but that's just my opinion.
It's the T-Mobile "My Account"/"My Device" application. Go into the Account app, go to system messages or whatever, and turn them off.
I've also uninstalled the My Account app since then, as the mobile interface for checking minutes/usage is really really good. Just added a bookmark shortcut to my homescreen instead:
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It's the T-Mobile "My Account"/"My Device" application. Go into the Account app, go to system messages or whatever, and turn them off.
I've also uninstalled the My Account app since then, as the mobile interface for checking minutes/usage is really really good. Just added a bookmark shortcut to my homescreen instead.
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check out their mobile website, its just as good as the app if not better. i stopped using the app a while back.
I don't have a data plan on the phone. The app is useful for changing my plan from pay as you go by the minute to something with data for when I need it.
I hadn't realized the app had alerts. They're off now.
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I don't have a data plan on the phone. The app is useful for changing my plan from pay as you go by the minute to something with data for when I need it.
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Why would you ever want a superphone like the GNex w/o a data plan? Especially when prepaid plans are so cheap?
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Why would you ever want a superphone like the GNex w/o a data plan? Especially when prepaid plans are so cheap?
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I almost always have wifi when near home. If I'm not near wifi and I need data, I turn on TMO's data for a day plan using the app.
I use prepaid data when traveling.
I am an att n3 gu,y but just bought a rooted 900t for a friend on jb4.3.
this is the end of 2014, whats the best app at this time to mask wifi tethering (I don/t mind paying/donating)
anyone tether their unlimited tmo plans?
I have to turn this phone over in an hour and would really like a suggestion or two :good:
I'm on effortless rom and there's unlimited tethering built into the rom. You can also use an app called FoxFi ($7). I also use a VPN called private internet access to hide my tethering just in case.
dragonsamus said:
I'm on effortless rom and there's unlimited tethering built into the rom. You can also use an app called FoxFi ($7). I also use a VPN called private internet access to hide my tethering just in case.
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OK, I downloaded pda+ (w/foxfi)
rebooted, and turned it on.
it must be connecting through the T-Mobile hotspot cause it is still metering data, (so I went back to playstore for a refund).
no one on the internet can even find tmobile hotspot to freeze it w/titanium backup.
My N3 (which is an unlocked 900a) is unlocked and I tether all day though a separate app, (no tmobile hot spot app on my 900a)
The phone im talking about in this thread is a 900t and I need to freeze/uninstall it, (but no one can find it).
The tmobile hotspot is just a meter to let them know how much data is being used, (I need to get rid of it/freeze it, turn it off some how so I can use a 3rd party app
If it's rooted just install Wifi Tether Router.
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You need to create an alternative APN and select it before you enable foxfi. The name and apn is all you need to fill out. Leave everything blank. This is mine below.
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my mate20x from hk, should be same as grobal version as it came with google services.
the new problem i found was when i share wifi to others my phone will go offline and cannot connect to internet.
i found out it was an old problem for many huawei phones.
I have the exact same issue with the 3uk sim. Hot-spot works with ee sim correctly but not with 3uk sim. I was on the phone to 3uk today, changed apn settings but nothing happened. I bloody did a hard reset but that still didn't rectify the issue. Threes technical support said they will call me in few hours to see if they can find any solution. I have the global version from wonda.
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I found the solution from previous Huawei forums. Add a new apn and where it says apn type paste this default,mms,supl,ia,dun,entitle
Magically that solves the issue.
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I have attached the picture, just change the apn type in your new apn. If the phone doesn't let you save the setting after editing then just press back button. And select the edited apn. Then put your Hot-spot on.
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Thanks but..
I too have the global version from wonda. And i'm with 3(uk)
Imagine my disappointment when your fix didn't work. :crying:
I get a "your carrier does not allow you to add dun APN's" message and the new apn is not there when i use the back key.
I'm on unlimited data and 30Gb tether.
Mine works without any issues now after adding the new apn. I almost use it every day for work purpose. Try this may be, reset the network settings. Then try to add the new apn. Make sure in the apn type don't leave any space between the commas. Press the back key and see what happens.
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3 uk blocking tethering for some time.. U have to pay more money to get tethering..
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My oneplus 5 could and still can tether.
I have tethering on my contract.
Unlimited data on device, 30Gb of which is tetherable.
I heard they removed the tether cap, but i've never been anywhere near 30Gig so i don't care.
thks. that worked!
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I too have the global version from wonda. And i'm with 3(uk)
Imagine my disappointment when your fix didn't work. :crying:
I get a "your carrier does not allow you to add dun APN's" message and the new apn is not there when i use the back key.
I'm on unlimited data and 30Gb tether.
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I got this too, seemed there as the default APN and then one for tethering, removing the 'dun' from the hotspot APN and saving made it work for me - now hotspot and phone data are working.