Phones that will Wifi with Nexus?

[dpridgen]

Fattin Hotspot toggle widget works on Verizon Galaxy Nexus (no root) to enable standard Wifi hotspot on the Nexus. No need for PDAnet Tablet either, Nexus 7 connects right to it as if it were a standard Wifi connection. And now that it is configured and saved, all I have to do is touch the widget to turn it on or off, the Nexus 7 connects automatically when I turn it on.

One of the reviewers says it works on the Droid Razr as well. I'll try it with my wife's razr and Nexus tonight.

We are both still on legacy unlimited plans.

 

[tntdroid]

There's no reason you couldn't be streaming and downloading music and movies on your phone and using that much data, right? I would think you could.

For someone like me who only wants to tether to use the larger screen of the tablet to do the same things they'd do on the phone, I doubt there'd be much of a data increase to be seen.

This is what I use it for. Why stream a movie to my galaxy nexus when I could tether and watch it on my Nexus7 or Xoom.

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[yankswinagain]

I would like an update to my Verizon HTC phone that allows WiFi tethering now.

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[ucsdjib]

I have a rooted HTC Droid Incredible 2 from Verizon and have found a way to tether wifi in infrastructure mode. I downloaded and use Wifi Tether version 3.1-beta 2. I set the device profile up as HTC Thunderbolt, change setup method to Softap (master), and select MSS clamping and Routing fix (for HTC devices). The wifi shows up on my laptop in infrastructure mode. I can tether to my laptop and a friend's Ipad.

I used to tether in adhoc mode but had to figure out a way to tether in infrastructure mode as I just ordered a Nexus 7. This should work for a Nexus 7 (and I will test as soon as I get mine).

I don't have any special roms or kernels. I simply rooted to access tethering.

Interesting to note, the tethered connection is actually faster in infrastructure mode than adhoc mode.

 

[siouxinjun]

I have the original Motorola Droid. I thought I read somewhere that this will not tether using PDAnet and FoxFi. Is this true ? DO I have to use a cell phone that has ICS on it ?

 

[tuscanigk]

All the issues people have with tethering their nifty new phones make me love my free T-Mobile G2 that I got 18+ months ago that works like a charm for tethering my Nexus 7. Also, add to that the fact that I was grandfathered into the "unlimited" data plan and... well... half tempted to not even upgrade when my contract is up.

Then again, T-Mobile also has that spiffy "bring your own phone" plan that's only about $45/mo or something... so I may jump on that, too, and get myself a GSM Galaxy Nexus (or maybe hold out for whatever the next Nexus phone is).

This is why technology is kind of meh... I'm not an impulse buyer and I hate that something I buy is outdated within a few weeks... if not within a few days.

 

[dee8888]

Absolutely the best solution to getting a Nexus 7 WIFI hookup is to get the 4620L 4G hotspot.
It is 4G, 3G etc.
It works anywhere globally. It can connect to cdma, gsm, etc. Just make sure you understand foreign carrier charges when you travel.
I get up to 65 meg speed throughput when I'm in a 4G area, yet only 28meg when connected to my home WIFI through FIOS. That's screaming, either way.

This 4620L hotspot is smaller than a pack of cigarettes and can connect up to 10 WIFI clients.
A major reason for buying this, is that you can set a very long and complicated wpa2 security password to protect your ID and online wallets.

Prior to buying this, I only connected to public WIFI networks when I could also join a free SSH VPN. That seems no longer an alternative, since all the free vpn services I tried only seem to work for about 1 or 2 days. That left me with 3 choices:

1. No security on public WIFI
2. Pay monthly to join a VPN
3. The Verizon 4620L hotspot. (Forget about their 4610L 3G model. It can't hold a candle.)

PS
I have always been an early tech adopter, (Car cell phones in 1983, computer in 1978), but have always resisted getting a smart phone.
We still use the LG 8300 Verizon phones, because they have 2 separate speakers and because your hearing is the 2nd thing that goes when you're in your 70s.
Besides that, smartphone screens are to small for internet surfing. The Nexus 7 is perfect in every respect and even fits into almost every pants pocket.

Oh, before you ask, the 1st thing is ingrown toenails.

 

[NickA]

Absolutely the best solution to getting a Nexus 7 WIFI hookup is to get the 4620L 4G hotspot.
It is 4G, 3G etc.
It works anywhere globally. It can connect to cdma, gsm, etc. Just make sure you understand foreign carrier charges when you travel.
I get up to 65 meg speed throughput when I'm in a 4G area, yet only 28meg when connected to my home WIFI through FIOS. That's screaming, either way.

This 4620L hotspot is smaller than a pack of cigarettes and can connect up to 10 WIFI clients.
A major reason for buying this, is that you can set a very long and complicated wpa2 security password to protect your ID and online wallets.

Prior to buying this, I only connected to public WIFI networks when I could also join a free SSH VPN. That seems no longer an alternative, since all the free vpn services I tried only seem to work for about 1 or 2 days. That left me with 3 choices:

1. No security on public WIFI
2. Pay monthly to join a VPN
3. The Verizon 4620L hotspot. (Forget about their 4610L 3G model. It can't hold a candle.)

PS
I have always been an early tech adopter, (Car cell phones in 1983, computer in 1978), but have always resisted getting a smart phone.
We still use the LG 8300 Verizon phones, because they have 2 separate speakers and because your hearing is the 2nd thing that goes when you're in your 70s.
Besides that, smartphone screens are to small for internet surfing. The Nexus 7 is perfect in every respect and even fits into almost every pants pocket.

Oh, before you ask, the 1st thing is ingrown toenails.

1st thing: This looks like an advertisement (aka, spam). You work for VZW?

2nd thing: The point of this conversation is tethering with your phone, and how not to get charged for it. Anyone can go out and buy a hotspot device and pay for the service.

 

[dee8888]

I never worked for anyone. I was always self employed.
I never had anything to do with Verizon except to become a customer.
I'm retired, in my 70s, and sadly have no Verizon stock or other Verizon interest.

I only wanted to share my exceptionally positive experiences with the 4620L as well as my very valid reasons to warn everyone of the hazards associated with using free public WIFI. I had been a victim of ID theft. I hope you can see that this relates as a valid counter point to "not getting charged for it".

The only reason I linked the 4620L to the web page, was to help you and other readers get more information from additional sources.

I analyze everything and anything. Sadly I find fault with almost everything and everyone.
I am complainer; not because I'm mean, but because of my many disappointing experiences.

I don't fault you for questioning my motives and suspect that we might be a lot alike. I am suspicious and hesitant to trust peoples' and corporations' motives.

Because my many negative experiences have caused complaining to become an intrinsic factor of my personality and cause me to feel sad abut that, I feel compelled to share very positive experiences with others.

 

[zedorda]

I never worked for anyone. I was always self employed.
I never had anything to do with Verizon except to become a customer.
I'm retired, in my 70s, and sadly have no Verizon stock or other Verizon interest.

I only wanted to share my exceptionally positive experiences with the 4620L as well as my very valid reasons to warn everyone of the hazards associated with using free public WIFI. I had been a victim of ID theft. I hope you can see that this relates as a valid counter point to "not getting charged for it".

The only reason I linked the 4620L to the web page, was to help you and other readers get more information from additional sources.

I analyze everything and anything. Sadly I find fault with almost everything and everyone.
I am complainer; not because I'm mean, but because of my many disappointing experiences.

I don't fault you for questioning my motives and suspect that we might be a lot alike. I am suspicious and hesitant to trust peoples' and corporations' motives.

Because my many negative experiences have caused complaining to become an intrinsic factor of my personality and cause me to feel sad abut that, I feel compelled to share very positive experiences with others.

Wow feel like we are kindred spirits and can agree with 99.9% of your post but I am mean most of the time but with real bad aim(by standers beware). I also own the 4510L and these things get insane LTE speeds. Novatel knows what they are doing. I love it but can't wait till I can upgrade because mine has the old 5 device limit.

 

[NickA]

I never worked for anyone. I was always self employed.
I never had anything to do with Verizon except to become a customer.
I'm retired, in my 70s, and sadly have no Verizon stock or other Verizon interest.

I only wanted to share my exceptionally positive experiences with the 4620L as well as my very valid reasons to warn everyone of the hazards associated with using free public WIFI. I had been a victim of ID theft. I hope you can see that this relates as a valid counter point to "not getting charged for it".

The only reason I linked the 4620L to the web page, was to help you and other readers get more information from additional sources.

I analyze everything and anything. Sadly I find fault with almost everything and everyone.
I am complainer; not because I'm mean, but because of my many disappointing experiences.

I don't fault you for questioning my motives and suspect that we might be a lot alike. I am suspicious and hesitant to trust peoples' and corporations' motives.

Because my many negative experiences have caused complaining to become an intrinsic factor of my personality and cause me to feel sad abut that, I feel compelled to share very positive experiences with others.

My apologize then. Thanks for the info and glad to see you're still excited about tech at 70. I'm sure I'll be the same 25 years from now.



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[yankswinagain]

So... Here's an update on the tethering issue with Verizon...

http://www.zdnet.com/verizon-no-free-tethering-for-unlimited-data-plan-customers-7000001987/



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[calbearz24]

Does this work for those unfortunate enough to have AT&T? Wondering if I can do this with my Atrix 4G (1st Atrix).

 

[cathyrodgers]

I have a Droid DNA with Vzw and a Nexus 7. Am totally ignorant of technology including rooting and tethering. All I want to do is access my OUtlook calendar on the Nexus. I was told i should be able to do it thru my email account but have no idea how to do this. I did download Foxfi as suggested in this thread, but don't know what to do next. Can you help?
Cathy