how can i make my s4 a hot spot with verizon

[adamant117]

it says I need to subscribe to a service? can I get it free?

 

[inkdup102586]

It should be included with your plan. Just have to turn on the app

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[wizzrah]

it says I need to subscribe to a service? can I get it free?

Your plan has to have that feature enabled in order for you to use it. It usually costs extra.

 

[eldean]

Foxfi is the way to .

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[adamant117]

Eldean.. Is it free

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[UJ95x]

Yes, the free version works, but there is a limit for data. The premium version is like $6 or 7

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[inkdup102586]

Call verizon. Pretty hot spot is included in your shared data plan

 

[adamant117]

I have unlimited data

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[tech_head]

Best way is to root the phone.
You probably have something other than the MDK bootloader.
Upgrade to the newest OTA or use ODIN.
No wipe -> [GUIDE] No-Wipe Factory Images (Restore from any soft-brick without wiping data) - xda-developers
No Wipe MK2 -> [ODIN][TAR] VRUEMK2 Emergency and No-Wipe Odin tars - xda-developers
Saferoot -> [ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3 - xda-developers
Google Wallet Patch -> [MOD] Patched Google Wallet for Galaxy S4 (Version 2.x+ - New Version) - xda-developers
GS4 Tether Unlock -> [MOD] 4.3 Tether Unlock MJ7 & MK2 + enable all toggles (1/20/14) - xda-developers

 

[kfres39389]

Unlimited data. Perfect. I've got the same thing. Simply use tech_head's links to root your device. There are a couple one click options available. Depending on your current firmware, your options are probably limited. Anything after MDK cannot use the Loki exploit. This means only Safestrap is an option. Flash your rom, flash the modules for your firmware, there should be one for Wi-Fi, and one for tethering. You should be good to go after that.

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[garypip]

On Verizon it's free with a LTE plan. Works great btw too.

 

[jova33]

Yeah, on unlimited data tethering isn't included.

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[steveinil]

I use the paid for fireworks great so far but may or may not work with kit kat

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[Almeuit]

Your plan has to have that feature enabled in order for you to use it. It usually costs extra.

Only for unlimited customers.

On Verizon it's free with a LTE plan. Works great btw too.

Only for shared plan customers. Unlimited customers they want an extra fee.

There are other ways around it (3rd party app from the Play store / or rooting).

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[svdroidguy]

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdanet&hl=en Has FoxFi built in. With KitKat it will be disabled but it says you can use USB or Bluetooth. I just tried it using wifi and it worked fine.

 

[StuartV]

Best way is to root the phone.

Why would say that? FoxFi works fine and does not require root.

And if you have not updated to Android 4.3, you can use PowerToggles, which is free and also does not require root.

I have unlimited data and have never rooted this phone and I used PowerToggles a lot, and now I've paid for FoxFi and use it pretty regularly. Works fine with no root. Well worth $5 or whatever it cost!