WiFi hotspot problem. Help!

**jurr** · 01-17-2013, 02:54 AM

I can't turn on the hotspot function but it did work in the past. Every time I try it just goes back to off. Does anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it?

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**GTWalling** · 01-17-2013, 04:57 PM

Do you have a the Tethering and Mobile Hotspot add to your T-Mobile plan?

**jurr** · 01-25-2013, 05:52 PM

I don't live in the us so I don't have an t-mobile plan.

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**sagarmpatil** · 02-02-2013, 08:09 AM

I have exact same problem.. I have T-Mobile S3 (SGH-T999) bought from US and I am in the UK on 3 Network. For some reason I am also not able to turn on the WiFi hotspot. As soon as turn it on it automatically goes to OFF. I rooted my device, still no go.. installed WiFi tether app but still no go. I need this to work desperately.

Any help to get this resolved is much appreciated.

cheers!
SP

**GTWalling** · 02-02-2013, 03:59 PM

I may be wrong but I don't think it will work without being on a T-Mobile network.

**jurr** · 02-03-2013, 05:42 AM

Which WiFi tether app? I downloaded foxfi and it works for me

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**beepbeepimajeep** · 02-06-2013, 09:58 AM

This is because it is blocked. If you have a Tmobile gs3 tmobile has worked with Samsung to block it unless you have a tmobile hot spot package on your account. Since you are not in the US and don't have Tmobile this is a problem for you.

I would suggest using foxfi to bypass the standard hot spot app.

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