Tether bionic on vzw?

[spectre1006]

Just wondering if this is possible.... I've tried several methods of (wifi tether 3.11beta, and pdanet). Anyhelp would be appreciated.

 

[noordzy77]

I use my thunderbolt 4G almost exclusively for my Prime. Thats why I chose this device over paying even more for a 3G Tablet.

 

[spectre1006]

what method are you using to tether?

 

[jkvato]

I can tether my Prime to my Droid X on Verizon using Bluetooth. No tethering fees; no Verizon breathing down my back.

 

[spectre1006]

I've also tried bluetooths and couldn't get a connection to the net.. Any step by step tips?

 

[noordzy77]

I use the wifi tether app from Google, I do pay verizon their 30$ a month, though, which I completely don't mind,as I use it as my primary connection for watching Netflix on my TV. I have unlimited data from a plan that was grandfathered in.

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[jkvato]

I wrote a post on Google+ how to do the tethering. This was done before ICS, so things are slightly different now. The difference is that the wrench icon in Honeycomb has been changed to a control-panel like icon in ICS. I hope this makes sense. Here's the link:
https://plus.google.com/?fd=1#115394329776463620659/posts/2rEvCDwLQYT

 

[spectre1006]

I wrote a post on Google+ how to do the tethering. This was done before ICS, so things are slightly different now. The difference is that the wrench icon in Honeycomb has been changed to a control-panel like icon in ICS. I hope this makes sense. Here's the link:
https://plus.google.com/?fd=1#115394329776463620659/posts/2rEvCDwLQYT

i was able to have the dual bluetooth icons show up but still no date connection.... fml... what am i doing wrong?

 

[spectre1006]

any tips guys?

 

[Cappurnikus]

Droid 3 + pdanet works for me. Turn on pdanet on the Droid then connect with the prime, pretty simple.

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[rosie78]

Pdanet didn't work for you?

 

[spectre1006]

no unfortunately, everything was hook up exactly as dictated in the app and states it is properly configured but when i choose to connect in step 2 i get failed to connect to bluetooth server (java.io.IOException: Device or resource busy)

 

[illdini]

Are you using regular pdanet or pdanet for tablet? Also, are your phone and/or tablet rooted?

Droid 3 + pdanet works for me. Turn on pdanet on the Droid then connect with the prime, pretty simple.

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[KWP1911]

I'm posting from my TP tethered to my Bionic right now. I have the tethering plan with Verizon. It works perfectly.

 

[Trackready]

Bionic bluetooth tethers to prime np, just click in the advanced settings and make sure "use internet connection" is ticked

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[whiteth]

I tether my prime to my Galaxy Nexus every morning on the bus and it works perfectly. If anyone is trying to do this from a GNex, I know there are issues with the tether apps in the market and compatibility with ICS. I did some research and found that "WiFi Tether Experimental" works flawlessly.

You can find the apk at this link...

Downloads - android-wifi-tether - Wireless Tether for Root Users - Google Project Hosting

I'm using the pre115 release (second one down). I'm sure this would work for other phones as the app contains profiles for dozens of others.

You can also set up access privileges and protect the network if you're using it in a very public place as I am.

 

[jbfuson]

Im using the kang rom on my gn and it has unlocked the native tether so u dont need to pay extra. I just connect via bt to here. I use to use wifi-tether app

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[scottysize]

After reading through this post, I think there might still be a little confusion on how to make it work via bluetooth. Try these steps:

1. First, make sure that your phone's WiFi is turned off! You cannot use your phone's WiFi to surf. (Why would you want to anyway?)
2. Turn your phone's bluetooth on and check the "Discoverable"
3. Go into settings of your Prime, turn WiFi off, and Bluetooth on then search for devices.
4. Your phone should show up in the list of devices on the right side. Select it then you'll have to accept the pairing on both devices.
5. If this is the first time, you might have to select the device again to connect.
6. Surf away

If I was wrong and everyone understood, sorry for the extra posting. Just wanted to clarify some things.

You do NOT need to be rooted on either device for this to work!

 

[theduke]

One click root your bionic ....real simple....then download tether app....and your ready it take like ten min...i can give u all the info and links you need...I just did it on my bionic and im not a tech head i did a lot of reading.