Bek
Android Expert
Yes - HTC has baked it in with Android 2.1. CURRENT Sprint devices with 2.1 should have the capability to do it natively as well.
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Root Free wifi tether? Oh yes.. here's how
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Yes - HTC has baked it in with Android 2.1. CURRENT Sprint devices with 2.1 should have the capability to do it natively as well.
I remember reading a response from Sprint on this, though I wish I could remember where so I could share a link. But basically, the spokesperson said the difference was that sharing a data connection with one device (via USB/bluetooth) was free while sharing the connection with more than one and up to eight (via wifi) would be $30.
The difference being, of course, that one extra device wouldn't use nearly as much data as eight extra devices.
The difference being, of course, that one extra device wouldn't use nearly as much data as eight extra devices.
Bek
Android Expert
Cool. So its safe to say that the data plan IS truly unlimited since wired tethering is free. Or does 3G have a cap?
This makes the most sense. You're not paying for the data with the $30. You're paying for the inevitable support calls from Joe Incompetent when he gets frustrated cause device xxx won't connect.
I can think of half a dozen ways to share Sprint's USB tethered connection. It's just a network adapter and Windows supports NAT out of the box so you could literally make your laptop appear as a wireless hotspot (or use ad-hoc mode most likely) and share it, however Sprint will just laugh if you call for tech support.
Bek
Android Expert
If you have the technical knowledge to know how to set up your laptop to become a wireless router, and YOU have to call technical support, I'm going to laugh at you!
Not to beat a dead horse but Sprint really seems focused on _never_ mentioning this capability:
Sprint Playbook: EVO 4G is a high-end, awesome device
If you look at the PAM FAQ at the bottom, they are making sure their sales associates don't even consider the capability of using the HTC Sync software to tether.
Sprint Playbook: EVO 4G is a high-end, awesome device
If you look at the PAM FAQ at the bottom, they are making sure their sales associates don't even consider the capability of using the HTC Sync software to tether.
False... the conversation will go something like this:
"Hello, my name is Sheena, thank you for calling sprint, how may I help you. Mmmm hmmm... yes sir... yes sir... I understand. Have you power cycled the phone?"
....... click.
Colorado_Al
Well-Known Member
Of course. They want to sell you a $30/mo package whether you need it or not. Most people who tether are a single user who could tether by USB for free, but sprint wants you to know that you can WiFi tether! Only $30/mo! Why would they push people to USB tether when it does not make them any money?
PS- the built in USB tether from HTC works great! And it charges your phone wile you use it. (Although if your laptop is running on battery at the time, that might be a drawback)
Well working more or less. As i understood there are some features still not working. I may be wrong though.
adseguy
Well-Known Member
Hey Guys. I've got the source code for "Wireless Tether for Root Users" so if it doesn't work on the 4G I'll add in the code to do so and post it up as a fix or just submit the changes to the original author. I haven't looked at the code in detail yet, but it should work on the 4G unless the program specifically asks for 3G.
suprmallet
Android Enthusiast
I don't see why it wouldn't work for 4G. All it's doing is taking the data connection and pushing it out as a wifi signal, right? It should be able to work on a 20G network if that is the case.
It's looking like a few of the early rooters were having issues with other tether apps. I know I'll be right with you with this code to get it working, open source ftw!
TheAndroidWorks
Android Enthusiast
Just an FYI...
Wifi tether uses more battery than bluetooth tether, and a LOT more than wired tether on other phones. I don't see why the EVO will be different. With a sprint Hero using wifi tether, sometimes the phone still loses charge as you wifi tether even when plugged into a computer USB port. Has to be wall charging to stay afloat!
Wifi tether uses more battery than bluetooth tether, and a LOT more than wired tether on other phones. I don't see why the EVO will be different. With a sprint Hero using wifi tether, sometimes the phone still loses charge as you wifi tether even when plugged into a computer USB port. Has to be wall charging to stay afloat!
So what I'm hearing is that tethering by USB or bluetooth (1 connection) is free and built into HTC's Android 2.1 ROM.
Any confirmed wifi tethers on 4G yet? The big issue is getting my laptop online while working on the road. Being able to share is just a perk I'd like to have as well... sans the $30/mo tax on top.
Any confirmed wifi tethers on 4G yet? The big issue is getting my laptop online while working on the road. Being able to share is just a perk I'd like to have as well... sans the $30/mo tax on top.
suprmallet
Android Enthusiast
Is there a good Bluetooth tether app for Android?
rvanderwerf
Newbie
true.. on my G1 if I wifi tether for a while, WITH the charger plugged in, it sucks so much juice the battery will die and the phone will shut off because it can't keep up! (was over 1 hr tho)
I'm getting a PCS Vision username/password is incorrect error when enabling HTC Sync connection sharing. Bummer, looks like no wired tether.
Bek
Android Expert
That's due to Sprint's systems being hammered to hell. Give it some time to sort out.
suprmallet
Android Enthusiast
Wait, EVO does Bluetooth tethering for free out of the box?