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Tethering an Atrix with an Acer Iconia Tab a500?
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I've used that to tether to a Mac (don't blame me-my company gave it to me!) or PC, as well as easytether (since junefabrics pdaNet isn't on AT&T crippled app store and Atrix can't yet run non-market apps without rooting) via USB.
But how does that work tethering from an Android tablet to the phone? BT? USB? I have a Galaxy 10.1 Tablet and can't yet tether it to my Atrix 4G (Tried the simple BT connection approach shown elsewhere but Atrix 4G BT profile doesn't include internet sharing, thanks to AT&T). I've seen the AT&T US Tether APN hack elsewhere but am a bit concerned about AT&T detecting such malfeasances so would prefer something akin to the simplicity of BT or USB tether programs out there.
jazzypants
Lurker
I have the same question for tethering my EVO to my Galaxy Tab. Anyone found a way to do any Android to Android tethering? I love to see some hot Android on Android action. 
WolfmanRobby
Android Enthusiast
I would like to know as well to get my Atrix tethered to my ViewSonic tablet.
However, I just want to point out that you are incorrect. You don't have to be root to install non-market apps on the Atrix. I'm not Rooted and I can install any app I want using the "Sideload Wonder Machine" app from Android Central. There are different versions for your PC, MAC or Linux box. Once you get SWM set up, all you have to do is put the APK on your computer, plug the Atrix in by USB and install it.
EDIT - you could try one of the many "WiFi Tether" apps that basically turn the Atrix into a WiFi hotspot. Again, you don't need Root if you use the SWM app to install it from your computer.
WolfmanRobby
Android Enthusiast
Just noticed that PDAnet has a Beta of a TABLET version in the market. This is to let your Tablet access the network through your Android phone running PDAnet.
Might have to give this a try later today.
Might have to give this a try later today.
WolfmanRobby
Android Enthusiast
Another tip. If you want to install one of the many WiFi Tethering apps from the Market that do no require Root, but that AT&T "Blocks" you from seeing, there is a way.
- Power off your phone.
- Pull the battery
- Remove the SIM card
- Put the battery back on and reboot the phone, without the SIM
- Ignore any errors
- Browse the market on WiFi and install what you want.
- Power off, put your SIM back in, and come back up normally
Komodo Rogue
Well-Known Member
Can't you just 1. quit market 2. put into airplane mode 3. turn on wifi and 4. re-enter market? That's how I got those apps onto my captivate* so hopefully it still works like that - taking out the SIM card is a (small) hassle... Thanks for letting me know though, in case airplane mode trick doesn't work
*at&t decided that my captivate shouldn't have several apps for my own protection, just like they originally decided my atrix can't run my homemade apps or have the amazon app store & all the paid versions of games amazon gave away for free. Thanks again at&t for watching my back, it's much appreciated, I definitely won't be leaving your network as soon as humanly possible.
Kidding (kinda) aside, does anyone know if t-mo also arbitrarily restricts apps from the market? Is this a common practice?
WolfmanRobby
Android Enthusiast
You know, I've not even tried the Airplane mode on the Atrix. I'm so used to other phones where that mode KILLS all of the radio's... meaning, you can't turn the WiFi back on.
As for other carriers "Filtering" (Got to use their PR bullcrap term) the market, as far as I know, most of them do. As for T-Mo specifically, I've heard of them blocking the tether apps and such. Besides, their little rebel world is about to be taken over by the Empire. (Ever wonder why AT&T uses the death star for their logo?) I guess the chairman of the board for T-Mo must be related to Lando Calrissian!
As for other carriers "Filtering" (Got to use their PR bullcrap term) the market, as far as I know, most of them do. As for T-Mo specifically, I've heard of them blocking the tether apps and such. Besides, their little rebel world is about to be taken over by the Empire. (Ever wonder why AT&T uses the death star for their logo?) I guess the chairman of the board for T-Mo must be related to Lando Calrissian!
itsallgood
Android Expert
You can use Pdanet or the below method. Either should work well. Caution: watch your usage and don't stream music or movies, for this will draw a red flag to AT&T. I suggest only using for internet surfing and staying under 1 GB per month. You can track your data by using "Data Counter Widget".
‪Motorola ATRIX 4G (How-To Tether For FREE)‬‏ - YouTube
‪Motorola ATRIX 4G (How-To Tether For FREE)‬‏ - YouTube
WolfmanRobby
Android Enthusiast
@itsallgood
AT&T can tell when you use the settings in that video. It's the same settings we used to use on BB's to tether until we got the nasty letters from AT&T about Tethering without a data plan. They can tell what APN you are hitting and what settings you are using on that APN.
I think this is how that app on the iPhone's worked, and how all the iPhone users got busted.
So, just a word of caution for those out there. I've used these settings before (On my BlackBerry) and I got the nasty letters, and a bill for tethering. That was back last year, all they did was bill me the $10 a month for the tether add on the couple of months they caught on. However, now, they will change your data plan to the tethering plan. I am grandfathered into the "unlimited" (5Gb) plan and don't want to risk losing it.
This article talks about how the iPhone users got busted by using an alternate APN... Exactly what your video says to do on the Android. Anyone that uses the instructions you post run the same risk as an iPhone user, as apposed to using PDAnet.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...unauthorized-android-tethering-and-may-never/
Jailbroken iPhones typically use the same tethering technique as a standard iPhone, the one that's already present in iOS. This method exposes tethering activity quite readily, because the iPhone, when in tethering mode, sends traffic through an alternate APN (AT&T access point/router) for the express purpose of identifying the traffic as tethered data. This makes it extremely easy for AT&T to identify whether or not an iOS device is utilizing tethering, and just how much of their data is consumed via tethering.
AT&T can tell when you use the settings in that video. It's the same settings we used to use on BB's to tether until we got the nasty letters from AT&T about Tethering without a data plan. They can tell what APN you are hitting and what settings you are using on that APN.
I think this is how that app on the iPhone's worked, and how all the iPhone users got busted.
So, just a word of caution for those out there. I've used these settings before (On my BlackBerry) and I got the nasty letters, and a bill for tethering. That was back last year, all they did was bill me the $10 a month for the tether add on the couple of months they caught on. However, now, they will change your data plan to the tethering plan. I am grandfathered into the "unlimited" (5Gb) plan and don't want to risk losing it.
This article talks about how the iPhone users got busted by using an alternate APN... Exactly what your video says to do on the Android. Anyone that uses the instructions you post run the same risk as an iPhone user, as apposed to using PDAnet.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...unauthorized-android-tethering-and-may-never/
Jailbroken iPhones typically use the same tethering technique as a standard iPhone, the one that's already present in iOS. This method exposes tethering activity quite readily, because the iPhone, when in tethering mode, sends traffic through an alternate APN (AT&T access point/router) for the express purpose of identifying the traffic as tethered data. This makes it extremely easy for AT&T to identify whether or not an iOS device is utilizing tethering, and just how much of their data is consumed via tethering.