[How-To] Wireless Tether for VD

[dachiefmizzy]

Mobile hot spot still works after the update. My Wii connects fine with the hotspot but sometimes it has issues. It generally works only if I have the security turned off and set to open. To activate MHS use any hot spot widget in the market. I can also confirm that usb tether works as well. Just download the lg drivers and Android drivers and use easy tether.

 

[phxdroid]

Just a guess

When the evo was launched Sprint allowed the wireless tethering for free for 60 days. A marketing push to get everyone to try the service. It seems they are doing the same with the Optimus. I "guess" we will get it free for another month or so, then they will close it down and the normal methods will apply. Wired with easy tether or pdanet, pay for the $30 hot spot, or root and use the wireless options.

 

[NOMster]

that last one is the winner

 

[zefie]

When the evo was launched Sprint allowed the wireless tethering for free for 60 days. A marketing push to get everyone to try the service. It seems they are doing the same with the Optimus. I "guess" we will get it free for another month or so, then they will close it down and the normal methods will apply. Wired with easy tether or pdanet, pay for the $30 hot spot, or root and use the wireless options.

then why do we have to use a widget, why can't we just activate it with the menu like a normal Android? doesn't add up.

 

[NOMster]

he's wrong this works on the evo too just not for 4g. Well at least the quick settings way does not sure about the widget. However it does not work with the epic.

 

[KSmithInNY]

he's wrong this works on the evo too just not for 4g. Well at least the quick settings way does not sure about the widget. However it does not work with the epic.

Correct, this works across many devices from many manufacturers for many carriers. Some phones it doesn't work but a vast majority of your 2.2 phones this exploit will work fine. Doesn't matter if it's quick settings or a widget. If quick settings will work then a free 1x1 widget will also work and vice versa.

 

[phxdroid]

Thanks for clarifying.....

 

[Busternutz]

Best solution

I just got 2 Optimus from Sprint this week and the wifi hotspot won't turn on. I assume they are charging even more $ for this. I'm new to the android having switch from the Apple/AT&T nighrtmare and I will need either a USB or wifi hotspot occasionally but $30 is too much. What is the simplest method, hopefully without rooting that can't be traced?

thx

Buster

 

[KSmithInNY]

I just got 2 Optimus from Sprint this week and the wifi hotspot won't turn on. I assume they are charging even more $ for this. I'm new to the android having switch from the Apple/AT&T nighrtmare and I will need either a USB or wifi hotspot occasionally but $30 is too much. What is the simplest method, hopefully without rooting that can't be traced?

thx

Buster

Hi buster! Welcome to Androidcentral.com. The very first post of this thread answers all your questions.

 

[Busternutz]

Widget

The Widget works and I can turn it on but I don't see any way of setting security like WPA, WPA2. I'm really new to Android, is there a settings for the Widget that I'm missing?
thx

 

[KSmithInNY]

The Widget works and I can turn it on but I don't see any way of setting security like WPA, WPA2. I'm really new to Android, is there a settings for the Widget that I'm missing?
thx

Menu > Settings > Wireless > mobile hotspot > settings

 

[Busternutz]

Never mind, found it. I told you I was new to this. Android is a long way off for an old Apple Developer like me, I just grew tired of the BS so hopefully I can get into Android development. Converting over to a Win 7 PC too so I can use the developer tools, it looks like dev tools on the Mac are a little more difficult to work with but its only been 3 days. Thx for the info.

 

[Sumpm]

Works beautifully, thanks!!

 

[wryun]

This is EPIC! Now I don't have to root! LOL

 

[hitmusic]

new to the android life , please help

just receive my lg optimus s phone today, i want to tether with my phone,could some one walk me through it please. thanks

 

[infid3lkastro]

Hello AndroidCentral,
First post here. The Optimus is my first Androind (she got here earlier this afternoon and has been rooted and re-re-rooted already
This tweak worked when both rooted and unrooted. Thank you, KSmithInNY.

 

[chardog]

just receive my lg optimus s phone today, i want to tether with my phone,could some one walk me through it please. thanks

mine didnt have the widget either. Go to the marketplace and search for "hotspot widget" and choose for favorite free widget. Mine worked fine after that.

Does anyone know how to disable the OTA updates?

 

[zues29]

Hotspot Widget download site?

hi all new to this so please be gentle. were do i download the software from? were is the market? and will make my hotspot work were as i wont have pay sprint the $30 . also how do i install? from my phone or via usb?

 

[Sumpm]

hi all new to this so please be gentle. were do i download the software from? were is the market? and will make my hotspot work were as i wont have pay sprint the $30 . also how do i install? from my phone or via usb?

On your phone, look for an icon that says Market. Click it, then use its search function to look for the app. When you find the app, click it, and then install it. It all happens on the phone, you don't plug into your computer.

 

[zues29]

thank you so very much.