03-12-2016 01:06 AM
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  1. Jon1029's Avatar
    Jon1029
    Has anyone that still has the "Verizon grandfathered unlimited data plan", tried to use FoxFi for wireless tethering on their new Galaxy S7 Edge?

    That is the main thing I am waiting on to find out, before I buy this phone.

    thanks
    03-11-2016 09:56 AM
  2. mryank9's Avatar
    mryank9
    Seems to be working for me. What's weird though, is you need FoxFi for initial setup, but after that I have to toggle the hotspot on/off through the normal settings. FoxFi won't turn it on and off
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    03-11-2016 09:59 AM
  3. ClintRo's Avatar
    ClintRo
    Trusted Member
    It will make you go into settings and turn on the hotspot there... been that way for a while not on the Note 5 and then still on the S7E. I think it is a permissions issue with Lollipop and above?
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    03-11-2016 10:01 AM
  4. dpham00's Avatar
    dpham00
    Moderator Team VP
    I would just use the stock hotspot app... Much more convenient. And it works fine with Verizon unlimited data with the mobile hotspot addon
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    03-11-2016 10:03 AM
  5. Jon1029's Avatar
    Jon1029
    Thanks ya'll!
    That is good news to me. Looks like I am going to be out some money....
    03-11-2016 10:05 AM
  6. Jon1029's Avatar
    Jon1029
    Originally Posted by dpham00
    I would just use the stock hotspot app... Much more convenient. And it works fine with Verizon unlimited data with the mobile hotspot addon
    dpham00

    Are you saying that the stock hotspot app works without having to pay an extra fee for it?
    03-11-2016 10:08 AM
  7. ClintRo's Avatar
    ClintRo
    Trusted Member
    Originally Posted by Jon1029
    dpham00

    Are you saying that the stock hotspot app works without having to pay an extra fee for it?
    No it doesn't. It only works if you add hotspot with Verizon for ...$30/month I think.
    03-11-2016 10:24 AM
  8. Jon1029's Avatar
    Jon1029
    Originally Posted by ClintRo
    No it doesn't. It only works if you add hotspot with Verizon for ...$30/month I think.
    Ok. Thanks ClintRo.

    I have used the paid FoxFi wireless tethering for years. It works great for me. And, it would be hard for me to do without it. So, as long as it works on the S7 Edge, I will be happy.
    03-11-2016 10:28 AM
  9. ruby_slprzz's Avatar
    ruby_slprzz
    what does the paid fox wifi ap cost? i am assuming you are saying their free ap doesnt work as well?
    03-11-2016 02:45 PM
  10. physicsguy's Avatar
    physicsguy
    Best money I ever spent on an app. Bar none. I think the free version just has some limitations, don't remember, been using paid version for years.
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    03-11-2016 04:04 PM
  11. Jon1029's Avatar
    Jon1029
    Been a long time since i paid for the FoxFi full version. I don't remember how much it was, maybe $9.99? google play won't show me how much it is now since I own it already.
    I think the free version boots you off after 15min or so.
    shortwave8669 likes this.
    03-11-2016 04:12 PM
  12. Jaycemiskel's Avatar
    Jaycemiskel
    Trusted Member
    Originally Posted by dpham00
    I would just use the stock hotspot app... Much more convenient. And it works fine with Verizon unlimited data with the mobile hotspot addon
    That would require paying a monthly fee though lol. I'll click an extra button to save 30 bucks a month.
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    03-12-2016 12:55 AM
  13. Almeuit's Avatar
    Almeuit
    Moderator Team Leader
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    03-12-2016 01:06 AM
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