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[Q] VZW Nexus and Tethering?

How do you guys suppose they are going to stop it and force you to use their 30$ "service"?
I only ask cause I was experiencing 4g probs on my "rented" RAZR which I have rooted.
I only rooted it so I could use tethering(sql hack) while we were working on my office's network outage.
When I experienced service "cycling" i called. I could not keep a data connection. I had cell service and could receive calls and texts, but data would just cycle thru 1, 3, 4g, then none. When I called the rep did some digging and quickly kicked me to a "Tier2" rep.
So I tell him my problem. he responds "well, could be your SIM(which is free to replace) or to try a Factory defaults reset." He then proceeds to tell me about free apps for backing up. Something that does not require root. I assume something like titanium backup which is a main reason for many to root their phones and big VZW knows this. This is #1. He then proceeds to tell me about amazons app store, which "offers 1 free app a day". Big gripe from companies is that we rooters are "stealing" paid apps(I have stolen 1 payed app, then proceeded to buy it when the black market went under). That is #2. Without me telling him too much about myself, he goes "so, you seem pretty tech savy with the droid". This is #3.
so with 1, 2, and 3 in mind. Have you seen things like this on other 4g devices. I know they can see it(root). I know they have a way to jack your phone if you are "stealing" the entitlements check, but are they using it? The GSM version has builtin wifi tethering. Do you think that these "BUGS" they found which gave us 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 would have something to do with them trying to make sure we can't "steal" our bandwidth we pay for?
Food for thought. Thoughts? questions? concerns?

Hopefully there isn't any restrictions because I occasionally tether my transformer for easier viewing.
-sent from temp HTC Rezound waiting for Galaxy Nexus

It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.

martonikaj said:
It says right in the press release that they are blocking tethering and charging $20/month for the service. Just like every other VZW phone.
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Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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solid009 said:
Well yeah they're "officially" blocking it, but with root and whatnot, we should be able to tether freely, hopefully. I tether from my OG all the time, even though it's "blocked"
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Yes you should be able to with root. Just like any other vzw phone.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times

voxigenboy said:
I know they are blocking wifi tethering but you should still be able to do wired via PDANet(or similiar). but yes, root will be required. on the Rezound they went as far as to add a system process labelled "tetherguard". fun times
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I have PDAnet installed on my Droid RAZR, and it works just fine. No redirecting of websites to VZW page to sign up for a tether plan. When I had my DX rooted with GB, I used Wireless Tether and I was directed to VZW's page for tethering plans. RAZR is not rooted either.

I heard about a program called EasyTether that supposedly will allow you to tether without having to root your phone? Has anyone tried it/think it will work?

Tethering works fine after root - no app required (edit: Its now checking subscriptions, but PDANet still works).
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.

I've been searching relentlessly for a way to get Wireless Tether for Root Users to work on my brand new VZW Galaxy Nexus.
No dice. The Dev has been notified.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1257
If you install the latest BETA version and select the Samsung Galaxy S2 under device profiles, it ALMOST works, throughs in error in the log: "Activating WiFi interface.... FAILED"
Totally crushed about this. Not sure if it's happening due to a VZW side safeguard or if it's simply a progrmaming issue the dev can fix :\

keatre said:
Tethering works fine after root - no app required.
WiFi tethering does not work after root on ANY app* - further development will be needed.
*Pretty sure that blocktether thing has returned.
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Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????

cam30era said:
Are you saying that you were able to get USB tethering working, after root with the native app? I am rooted, and when I tried to enable USB tethering, I got a pop up message that said "checking subscription plans". ????
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Ya the stock tethering options still check subscription status.
PDANet does work, though, so that's what I'm using until a working wireless tether surfaces.

I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.

OSully said:
I'm planning on rooting specifically to use the built in hotspot.
Hopefully someone develops a workaround soon.
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I am rooted and can not use the built in hotspot, nor USB tethering.
ROM developers are working on a solution now.

Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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evltwn72 said:
Download SQLite Editor from the market. On YouTube, there are many videos that show how to change the wifi tether permissions using sqlite. You have to be rooted.
I'm not rooted, so I use PDAnet with no problems on my laptop. There is a one time $20 charge to be able to use https websites.
I also use my Bluetooth to tether my iPad and surf the Web that way.
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I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.

I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.

hotleadsingerguy said:
I don't get the "people root so they can steal apps" argument...you realize you don't have to root to download and install apps in Android, right? You get apps the same exact way rooted or non-rooted.
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Where did you see someone say that on this thread?

OSully said:
I found this video for the Bionic -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKRwzq6Y2H8
I haven't rooted yet so I haven't experimented, but maybe someone can check it out and see if something similar will work with the GNex.
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Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
I spent a while earlier today looking around in sqlite for something to edit to enable tethering but no dice. I did see some interesting stuff pertaining to throttling though, i.e. reset date and stuff like that

Has anyone tried to use Barnacle? Worked on the Chrage.

adfree not blocking ads

it seems it's not working on my GNex
It runs and it updates host files, but i still see ads in apps like diceplayer and astro file manager...
I have 4.0.2 with cwm and am rooted

Try adaway. Adfree didn't work for me either
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thegios said:
it seems it's not working on my GNex
It runs and it updates host files, but i still see ads in apps like diceplayer and astro file manager...
I have 4.0.2 with cwm and am rooted
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it doesn't work with everything. sometimes you need to reboot for it to work. but other than that, it's not guaranteed.

What programs are you seeing ads in?
I'm running stock rom and rooted using ad free and haven't seen an ad yet
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

I know I'm extremely tardy to this party, but I was trying to resolve an issue with my own ad blocker and found this thread on Google. Anyway, using AdAway helped me figure out the solution, and someone else stumbling across this thread might want to know.
If your APN has a proxy in it, ads will get through. Delete the proxy, keep all the other APN settings the same, and you should be okay.I'll see if Straight Talk tries to do anything untoward with my data over the next month, but so far so good.

Archpope said:
I know I'm extremely tardy to this party, but I was trying to resolve an issue with my own ad blocker and found this thread on Google. Anyway, using AdAway helped me figure out the solution, and someone else stumbling across this thread might want to know.
If your APN has a proxy in it, ads will get through. Delete the proxy, keep all the other APN settings the same, and you should be okay.I'll see if Straight Talk tries to do anything untoward with my data over the next month, but so far so good.
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According to the prepaid thread, deleting the proxy also gives you better speeds.
And to keep on topic, yes, ad away works. You just need root

[Q] Tethering

I am running rooted stock 4.0.4 IMM76K with FC04/FC05 radios on a Verizon Nexus. I can not get the stock tethering or wifi tether to work. Both turn on without errors but none of my computers see the signal. I have always used wifi tether on other phones and not seen an issue. I have searched around but I can't seem to find anyone with my issues. Any suggestions?

I would try using an app like foxfi or pdanet. Both work well for wifi tethering. Also, both have the ability to hide tethering usage. You may have to sideload these apps, i believe Verizon wont let you get to them anymore. Also, I would no blow through my data allowence if I were you. This might cause them to get look a little more carefully at your data usage.

Try tetherbee.
It worked for me.
U must search online for it though.

gregory99mar said:
I would try using an app like foxfi or pdanet. Both work well for wifi tethering. Also, both have the ability to hide tethering usage. You may have to sideload these apps, i believe Verizon wont let you get to them anymore. Also, I would no blow through my data allowence if I were you. This might cause them to get look a little more carefully at your data usage.
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Verizon still allows my mom to tether for free.
Even she'll get in trouble if she gets caught.

Would this be a rom or kernel issue? It doesn't seem to be a application issue? Many others have used both the options I have tried already without issues on the Nexus

drewcam888 said:
Would this be a rom or kernel issue? It doesn't seem to be a application issue? Many others have used both the options I have tried already without issues on the Nexus
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AOKP unlocks and bypasses the tether message/error.

It's the stock rom issue it is disabled from what I was told.. I use aokp 39 using the built in tether and it works great
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You need to set Wifi tether settings as follows:
Device Profile - Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE)
Setup Method - Netd (master)
Routing Fix - make sure its checked.
Hope this helps

bgmikejr said:
You need to set Wifi tether settings as follows:
Device Profile - Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE)
Setup Method - Netd (master)
Routing Fix - make sure its checked.
Hope this helps
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This did not work any other suggestions?

DLD511 said:
AOKP unlocks and bypasses the tether message/error.
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As stated before I have no error messages.
bryantjopplin said:
It's the stock rom issue it is disabled from what I was told.. I use aokp 39 using the built in tether and it works great
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I forgot to mention that I installed a rom mod to enable native tethering.

I made a blunder. Apparently wifi tether didn't like the space I put in the SSID name.

drewcam888 said:
This did not work any other suggestions?
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What version are you running as I am using wifi_tether_v3_1-beta14. If you dont have that version here you go http://goo.gl/UbxFo make sure the settings are the same as I posted above. Hope this helps

can you list all your settings

Hacked hot spot for 4.1.2?

Anyone have a link for a hacked hot spot app/WiFi tether or w/e for android 4.1.2 stock rooted?
Yes I searched earlier but only found 1 or 2. Ones outdated and one only works with super su(the Treve WiFi tether) and I use super user. And when I try searching now, xda tells me it's temporarily unavailable.

Install SuperSU then?
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ReapersDeath said:
Anyone have a link for a hacked hot spot app/WiFi tether or w/e for android 4.1.2 stock rooted?
Yes I searched earlier but only found 1 or 2. Ones outdated and one only works with super su(the Treve WiFi tether) and I use super user. And when I try searching now, xda tells me it's temporarily unavailable.
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If I recall correctly, when LJ7 was released, they completely borked the wifi tether exploits that people were using. TrevE managed to figure out a way to make it work, but he had used SuperSU. According to your post, it only works with SuperSU (I haven't verified that).
I'm not really familiar with the differences between Super User and SuperSU. As ReapersDeath said (in not so many words), if you value tethering more than you value using Super User, I'd say uninstall Super User and install SuperSU. The basic functionality should be about the same. Otherwise, I don't know of any other mod/hack/app that enables wifi tether on LJ7 or beyond.
Hope this helps!

topherk said:
If I recall correctly, when LJ7 was released, they completely borked the wifi tether exploits that people were using. TrevE managed to figure out a way to make it work, but he had used SuperSU. According to your post, it only works with SuperSU (I haven't verified that).
I'm not really familiar with the differences between Super User and SuperSU. As ReapersDeath said (in not so many words), if you value tethering more than you value using Super User, I'd say uninstall Super User and install SuperSU. The basic functionality should be about the same. Otherwise, I don't know of any other mod/hack/app that enables wifi tether on LJ7 or beyond.
Hope this helps!
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I've verified it a few times. With super user, it will flood you with access requests until you restart your phone or un install. Even if you have it as auto allow, the message will continue to pop up on your screen while the notification says it's tethering and the apps main screen says it's not and blah. It's a wreck lol
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Wi-Fi Tether

Since rooting, I have been unable to use the native Hotpot or any of the tethering apps which requires root. Has anyone found a solution for tethering?

sgtslaughter64 said:
Since rooting, I have been unable to use the native Hotpot or any of the tethering apps which requires root. Has anyone found a solution for tethering?
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on my m8 running viper....I just changed a value in the default.xml file (there was a few versions that forgot to enable the native hotspot for free)....that did the trick....I don't see why it would be terribly different on the m9 if you are S-Off, unlocked and rooted.
You stock or running Viper?

bakemcbride21 said:
on my m8 running viper....I just changed a value in the default.xml file (there was a few versions that forgot to enable the native hotspot for free)....that did the trick....I don't see why it would be terribly different on the m9 if you are S-Off, unlocked and rooted.
You stock or running Viper?
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I'm pretty sure the issue here was over debloating... .. the stock tether guard doesn't like being frozen or removed before it's disabled in the xml policy. To be honest.. even after disabling tether guard support I always leave the app remain.
We will know more when the OP gets back home from his trip.
Stock rooted here and it works fine.

Not having root, I still haven't found a way to use the built in hotspot--however--if you disable tethering guard,you will be able to use the built in Bluetooth tether. The major downsides being only being able to connect to one device at a time and download speed is right around 1 mbps.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62131763
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I know this is an old thread but here's a solution to wifi tethering:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...tweaks-hub-t3072773/post65071491#post65071491
feralicious said:
Yeah, I was googling for a while...
So I tried Foxfi and it didn't work, said it was unable to use wifi tether on new updated system (something like that). But then I looked at other apps to try in the Play Store and saw "Free Tether Unlocker". It only had a 3.5 star rating but I figured why not try it. IT WORKED!!! Was still able to send a text and make a call too.
So anyone on a Verizon device who needs to get wifi tether working, just use Free Tether Unlocker and then Wifi Tether Router and that should do it!
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