[How-To] Wireless Tether for VD

[bodyshop#AC]

does this only work with 2.2 android or will it work on my samsung intercept with 2.1.

 

[soulgrnd]

Rooted Froyo LG Optimus S Tether?

I recently swapped my Launch Palm Pre (nice UI **** hardware...) for a brand new Optimus S! I LOVE ANDROID OS , but I miss wifi tethering. For w.e reason I cannot get any of the root apps to tether. The network doesn't appear to be broadcasting with Barnacle (legacy or otherwise)... Help!

 

[rodcpierce]

did you try the sticky at the top of the forum???

 

[soulgrnd]

You mean ThundeROM?

 

[realmeister]

No,this one:

http://forum.androidcentral.com/lg-optimus-s/43409-exploit-free-wireless-tethering-all.html

 

[soulgrnd]

Thanks man! I'm replying via Tether as we speak... I must admit I feel a bit foolish but I'm a happy fool now thanks to you

 

[waylon44]

Sorry, but I'm a complete noob and I don't know what an OTA update is and how to prevent Sp&#$% from pushing it down whether I want it or not. Thanks.

 

[Jakon325]

Works!

Now I can torrent uhm, uncopyrighted files on campus! and music that is available for free via torrents!

^_^

 

[infid3lkastro]

Sorry, but I'm a complete noob and I don't know what an OTA update is and how to prevent Sp&#$% from pushing it down whether I want it or not. Thanks.

i had a sprint update notification window that kept nagging(read: pop-up) me for an install, but i 'install later'd until i got custom recovery up. you should check out the sticky on custom recovery. good luck

 

[mfldmike]

Works!

Now I can torrent uhm, uncopyrighted files on campus! and music that is available for free via torrents!

^_^

That's the exact reason we have internet data caps. Too many people abusing it.

 

[Jakon325]

That's the exact reason we have internet data caps. Too many people abusing it.

So you're saying my unlimited internet has a couple gigabyte cap or something?

I guess there's no real point in using the tethering anyways, unless I'm in a car and want to browse the internet. I mean really, there is internet everywhere you go for, for free.

 

[bill.edenfield]

Just found this thread by accident. This widget came in v1.3 of ThundeROM so i kinda took it for granted. Didn't realize how good I had it until just a few mins ago. Thanks again sooooo very much for all your tremendous work!!!!

 

[ruckussjr12]

Thanks!!!!!

I just wanted to say thanks for the info... I was going to try to root my phone, but i really dont think thats a good idea seeing as I am not so computer smart (well not as smart as I thought).. And this is So awesome thanks for saving me $30 bucks a month...

 

[harry_m#AC]

go the market and get the free application "Hotspot Widget" by Harald Muller. Any hotspot widget should work but we'll use Haralds in this example.

Ha. I'm the one who has created mentioned "hotspot widget".
(You don't probably know ... but I'm also one of the devs of "wireless tether". )

Anyway ... my "Hotspot Widget" uses method-calls which are marked as "hidden" in froyo. Even if they are hidden they are still callable - so removing such a functionality like the hotspot-feature from "settings" is not enough to disable this feature

Just one question ... are you guys able to change the hotspot-settings (enabling encryption and such stuff) by clicking on the "ongoing tethering event/icon"?

btw ... linked this thread: Hotspot Widget – Tethering Exploit | My Sandbox - my blog (german)

 

[menoreike]

Thanks

I have unmodded/unrooted Lg Optimus S works great. Found this in process of rooting....

 

[infid3lkastro]

Ha. I'm the one who has created mentioned "hotspot widget".
(You don't probably know ... but I'm also one of the devs of "wireless tether". )

Anyway ... my "Hotspot Widget" uses method-calls which are marked as "hidden" in froyo. Even if they are hidden they are still callable - so removing such a functionality like the hotspot-feature from "settings" is not enough to disable this feature

Just one question ... are you guys able to change the hotspot-settings (enabling encryption and such stuff) by clicking on the "ongoing tethering event/icon"?

btw ... linked this thread: Hotspot Widget ? Tethering Exploit | My Sandbox - my blog (german)

thank you harry_m for making such a nifty little widget. i've tried your widget before/after rooting and it worked for me both times. the only thing that hasn't worked in either instance is the the hotspot settings (encryptions etc) function.

 

[KSmithInNY]

I was able to change my encryption and connect without an issue. This was a phone to phone connection but the phone that connected to me was able to connect through encrypted wifi and browse without a problem.

Encryption was was WPA2 PSK

 

[infid3lkastro]

I was able to change my encryption and connect without an issue. This was a phone to phone connection but the phone that connected to me was able to connect through encrypted wifi and browse without a problem.
Encryption was was WPA2 PSK

thank you, KSmithNY!!!!!! you're a beast, sir! WPA2/PSK works!!! idk why but i couldn't even click on portable wi-fi hotspot settings when i tried this unrooted (and rooted too ). but yes, all kosher now. tnx to encryption, i don't have to look over my shoulders for bandwidth turr-rists @the coffee shop when i'm trying to get my (unlimited skip ) pandora on.

EDIT
encryption has worked for my itouch + bberry8320.

 

[fatal99]

Thank you Harry_m! I am able to change the Hotspot settings to WPA2 with a password

 

[mfldmike]

So you're saying my unlimited internet has a couple gigabyte cap or something?

I guess there's no real point in using the tethering anyways, unless I'm in a car and want to browse the internet. I mean really, there is internet everywhere you go for, for free.

Yes, even though it says it's "Unlimited" it really isn't...unless you have a grandfathered plan. Most carriers have a 5GB limit on wireless and if you abuse it, you could end up getting a nice disconnection notice for going over.

It never used to be like this however people have been abusing the tether hack, and I'm assuming thats what lead to internet data caps.

Google it and you will find more info...