Is Mobile Hotspot unlocked on the Moto X Pure Edition?

[Pitt719]

How about the mobile hotspot...I was wondering if it has one and if it is unlocked. Particularly for use with Verizon. Thanks.

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[dpham00]

Re: Mobile Hotspot

It currently works on Verizon. Even without subscription. No idea for how long though

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

 

[Pitt719]

That's great. With it being unbranded hopefully it will stay that way.

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[nvoll84]

Does this affect your unlimited data plan on Verizon?

 

[dpham00]

Does this affect your unlimited data plan on Verizon?

No it won't

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

 

[YeahMon360]

It doesn't work for ATT out of the box. I had to root to get it to work.

 

[SandmanATHF]

Re: Mobile Hotspot

It currently works on Verizon. Even without subscription. No idea for how long though

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Yep, works for me too. I was very surprised to see it slip through Verizon's deathgrip.

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[MobileNick]

It doesn't work for ATT out of the box. I had to root to get it to work.

Are you on the Mobile Share Value plan (which includes mobile hotspots) ? Or a different plan where tethering is not included?

 

[anthony2558]

Are you on the Mobile Share Value plan (which includes mobile hotspots) ? Or a different plan where tethering is not included?

I would like to know also. Would that really make a difference? Would provisions change via your SIM card and plan? Interesting!

 

[rushmore]

Re: Mobile Hotspot

Yep, works for me too. I was very surprised to see it slip through Verizon's deathgrip.

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Me thinks we will see an update sneaked in with a bigger one that "fixes" this, at the request of Verizon and their retail influence with Moto.

 

[Ryaan Johnson]

I would be pissed if my carrier could make so I could not use a feature on my none carrier phone.

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[SandmanATHF]

Re: Mobile Hotspot

Me thinks we will see an update sneaked in with a bigger one that "fixes" this, at the request of Verizon and their retail influence with Moto.

That wouldn't be the worse thing. I could see Verizon not allowing the phone on their network anymore due to this (and wanting to boost sales of Verizon Droid lineup).

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[YeahMon360]

I am on an unlimited data grandfathered plan from like 12 years ago.

 

[YeahMon360]

I had to root, and add a line to the end of the build.prop file

net.tethering.noprovisioning=true

Now it works fine.

 

[nemov]

I gave up unlimited data because the new plans were so much cheaper. I won't be surprised they eventually dump the hotspot charge.

 

[Almeuit]

I gave up unlimited data because the new plans were so much cheaper. I won't be surprised they eventually dump the hotspot charge.

Hotspot should be free on any tiered plans. They aren't allowed to charge extra for it on these plans.

 

[ThaNuts]

Thanks for the heads-up; I'm also on grandfathered AT&T Unlimited Data plan and my Moto X Pure arrives tomorrow.

 

[diesteldorf]

Re: Mobile Hotspot

That wouldn't be the worse thing. I could see Verizon not allowing the phone on their network anymore due to this (and wanting to boost sales of Verizon Droid lineup).

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Legally, I don't think Verizon can ban a phone that is capable of running on their network, though I could be wrong.

 

[Almeuit]

Re: Mobile Hotspot

Legally, I don't think Verizon can ban a phone that is capable of running on their network, though I could be wrong.

This is correct. With their agreement they have with the FCC they have to allow any capable phone on their network.

 

[anthony2558]

Thanks for the heads-up; I'm also on grandfathered AT&T Unlimited Data plan and my Moto X Pure arrives tomorrow.

I'm on the mobile share plan. Popped in the att sim and mobile hot spot works.

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