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D34DBre4kr
Android Enthusiast
the paid app?
bg4m3r
Android Expert
Yes... Only one I know of that works well
I just checked and it is still free. However, this does not say WIFI tethering. It's USB or Bluetooth, so you are not turning your phone into a HotSpot like wireless tethering apps.
Volted
Member
Hello Rarewolf. I'm having problems with WiFi Tether Router as well. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with that hidden "Tethering" menu in the Volt's "Settings" under "Wireless Networks". It shows up when you tick on "More..." and that is located below "Call" and "Share & connect" that are below the toggle switches for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data, etc. Do you have that menu for Tethering with the toggle switches for "Wi-Fi hotspot" and "Bluetooth tethering" at the top? Bg4m3r and kwknott, I believe you do not. Am I correct?
bg4m3r
Android Expert
I know I did at one point, but it seems I've uninstalled whatever was providing that as it's not there anymore. However, I never had a Wi-Fi Hotspot...just USB and Bluetooth tether, and the Share and Connect menu isn't under the More menu. Are you running CM12 or Candy? Try using the built-in WiFi Hotspot. I think it'll work...I had CM12 installed recently and turned it on and it prompted me to set SSID and passcode.
Volted
Member
I'm running the Stock ZV5 Odexed. I toggled that Hotspot on after trying all kinds of configurations with WiFi Tether Router from Fabio's site, but it denied me asking for money and tried to do some sort of OTA service programming. I closed out of it and rebooted. I've been on the interwebs reading up trying to figure it out since late afternoon...
bg4m3r
Android Expert
What happens when you try to use WiFi Tether Router? It works perfectly for me on default settings, I just set SSID and passcode.
Volted
Member
None of my other devices see my SSID when I enable it. I started with default settings and reboot then turn it on. Nothing. I then went to settings I found from a user post on XDA that was also working for them and rebooted. I turned it on and same thing. Nada. I went to Fabio's site and read thru it all. Tried each combo there for the LG's. No joy...
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bg4m3r
Android Expert
No, works fine with full stock. I even still have connections optimizer. That, if anything, I would expect to mess with it.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
No, well, it's works for me either way.
As long as your Wi-Fi is working, tether router should work also.
Volted
Member
Wi-Fi works perfectly. All the LGs on Fabio's site use either one of the two basic settings I have tried. I know that Wi-Fi must be on when the app is enabled. I've turned it on before, during and even after launching the app with either settings and nothing. I'm dumb-founded. I guess I'll uninstall it, wipe dalvik and the cache and reinstall it.
bg4m3r
Android Expert
WiFi doesn't need to be on when you enable it. In fact, if it is, it turns it off because it has to use the WiFi card to provide the access point.
Volted
Member
https://sites.google.com/site/wifitetherrouter/home/device-configuration
Hmmm... Then why does he state, "Make sure WiFi is ENABLED on your device" on his site?
bg4m3r
Android Expert
I don't know, unless it's a misphrasing on his part and he means something else. English is not his first language after all. I literally just turned it in with Wi-Fi off and it worked just fine. I even have 'scanning always available' enabled which it warns can cause problems.
Fangthane
Newbie
Nice find! Just tried your simple build.prop edit and it actually enabled my Volt's built-in WiFi hotspot capability. No more WiFi Tether Router for me. I always hated having to use a 3rd party app to get around carrier locks.