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    Question Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    Hi there,
    I have a 32GB 3G Nexus 7 and a Samsung Galaxy SII.
    I want to use my 3G Nexus 7 as a hotspot for my Galaxy SII. I have searched for this feature everywhere in the device, but couldn't find it.
    I have tried some apps such as:
    ___ FoxFi (WiFi Tether w/o Root): Stopped working as I turn tethering on
    ___ WiFi HotSpot / WiFi Tether: Doesn't work at all
    ___ 1-Click WiFi Tether No Root: Works well but my Samsung Galaxy SII wasn't able to obtain IP Address through the Tethering
    ___ Wifi Hotspot & USB Tether Lite: The same as 1-Click WiFi Tether No Root

    Is there anyway to enable Wi-Fi Tethering on my Nexus 7 as a hotspot?
    NOTE: I don't want to root my Nexus 7
    Ibraheem S. Ibraheem
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    Default Re: Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    I tried everything too but to no avail. Simply put, as far as anyone knows, there is no way to enable this function on Nexus 7 at least on AT&T
    There is a workaround
    But, I don't want to go that way
    Last edited by darkoman4; 12-29-2012 at 04:27 PM.
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    Default Re: Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    No Good news after the update to Android 4.2.2 !!!!!!
    Still not working.
    Why does not Google solve it ?
    I consider this lack unacceptable
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    Default Re: Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    Probably because part of being allowed on a carrier's network is that tethering is locked down.
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    Default Re: Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    You can work round your problem by using a MIFI. In case you do not know about this product;- It is smaller than any cell-phone. Turn it on and put it in your pocket. It picks up the normal cell-phone signal and outputs it as a normal wifi signal. Up to 4 computers can log on to its wifi signal (if they are in the normal wifi range and you have told the other computers what your code is) (like a normal router). I use the O2 one, no contract - Just PAYG. This gadget is also useful if your N7 is not equipped with a phone card. You can then use the N7 as a Satnav, Using Google Maps or Mapquest (both of these require you to be online whilst setting up the route).
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    Default Re: Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    Technically if you have a Nexus 7 it's not rooting as it's already unlocked. If you follow this link it's a piece of cake to get tethering back. It works whether you are on AT&T or T-Mobile.



    I used my iPad sim AT&T and it works flawlessly but AT&T HSDPA blows in my area so I got a T-Mobile pay as you go that I now use on both devices.
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    Default Re: Using 3G Nexus 7 as a Wi-Fi hotspot

    Wrong answer it's unlocked reference hardware. It works with both AT&T and T-Mobile. See my other post

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