Verizon Tethering

[AJ McKay]

If I missed this tip I apologize, however, since FoxFi doesn't work with JB, I found elsewhere that a toggle widget (like Fattin) will get around the subscription block on the phone's native tethering.

Set up your ap in the tethering menu, then use the widget to turn it on. Wipe hands on pants.

 

[john30308]

Thanks - works like a charm.

 

[nomarsgirl]

May have to try that. I'm on a share plan that is supposed to allow free tethering but when I tried it with the native app it asked me to subscribe to a tethering plan.

 

[Neera]

I agree with the OP, been using Fattin myself since Jelly Bean broke FoxFi.

It's a shame I only just recently discovered it, so easy and lightweight.

Here's the Googple Play link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fattin.togglewidget.hotspot

 

[ChappellHeel]

Set up your ap in the tethering menu, then use the widget to turn it on. Wipe hands on pants.

Sorry for the noob question, but set up what app? FoxFi? And then use the Fattin widget?

 

[AJ McKay]

Set up your ap in the tethering menu, then use the widget to turn it on. Wipe hands on pants.

Sorry for the noob question, but set up what app? FoxFi? And then use the Fattin widget?

Sorry, ap=access point. Go to your phone settings->more... (below data usage)->tethering and hotspot->set up

That's where you'll name your access point, set the security, and password. From the previous menu, if you try to check Portable WiFi Hotspot, you'll get the popup to subscribe. However, once you've done the setup, go back home and click the Fattin widget. Shortly you'll get a WiFi tethering started notification, and other devices should see your phone.

 

[Dubbin1]

Extended controls lets you do this without setting anything up other than adding the widget.

 

[PA Curmudgeon]

Nice. Just saw this thread, DL'd Fattin, set it up, and now I've got my hotspot back.

Thanks AJ! :beerglass:

 

[zetroc]

So how do you not get caught for tethering when you use this widget? What makes this work as opposed to going through the regular settings? (just want to know before I start running up my tethering lol)

 

[PA Curmudgeon]

So how do you not get caught for tethering when you use this widget? What makes this work as opposed to going through the regular settings? (just want to know before I start running up my tethering lol)

I don't know about anyone else, but I plan on using it with my laptop and I'll only be surfing the same way I would if it were just my phone. No streaming, no big files, etc. So my usage statistics won't change at all.

I have no idea whether or not there is another way they can tell.

 

[Neera]

Quick update on FoxFi - Just got an email from the dev that it should start working again today for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus with JB (no reinstall needed).