Are there any phones that will tether on AT&T without the plan

I used to have an older phone (3G and slow as ever) where the tethering used to work with AT&T when enabled. USB tethering and WiFi. Eventually I picked up the Nokia 920 and of course no longer have that ability as trying to enable tethering leads to a nag screen that acknowledges that the feature is being held ransom by AT&T unless I pay them even more money. I already pay way more than I pay for my cable connection...and the cable connection is 20x faster than AT&T crap network. I just need it for simple mail checks while on the road. I am not paying for that. So I was wondering if anyone has had luck with any 4G capable phones? (I am assuming Android would have the best luck).

wifi tether with out root or a tethering plan

The first thing you need is your MSL code from Sprint/your service provider . You can do this by simply calling the Sprint customer service/your providers customer service and ask for the MSL code after saying an alibi like slow connection. You can also use any MSL utility app that is working on your device.
Now open the dialer and enter ##DATA# (##3282#)
Click on the Edit button in the popup and enter your MSL code and click OK.
Now navigate to APN settings from the Mobile Networks menu and open APN2 EHRPD Internet and APN2 LTE internet individually and change APN Type to default,mms,dun.
Save the settings in both the APN configurations and reboot the device.


I CAN CONFIRM THIS WORKED ON SPRINT NOTE 5 MAY WORK ON OTHERS

Tether without root - like Note 4

it's the same from the note 4. y

you'll need to call to get your MSL first. going through the automated prompts took longer than getting the MSL from the CSR (who was extremely nice BTW).

after that follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note...shing-t3048163

this'll hold me over until we get root and hopefully some dev here. seems ours has the OEM unlock in dev settings. dunno if that means anything, but hope that it means unlocking the bootloader is easy.

Google Play Wifi Tether Router app config

Has anyone figuered out a configuration that works??
This is what I tried, directed by app developer.
Interface wlan0
Method 2
Channel 1
Encryption wpa2-psk
"No Firmware Reload" <- UNCHECKED
"LTE Tether Patch" <- UNCHECKED

[Q] New Device at 5.0.1, looking for wifi tether.

Got (another) warranty device. This one came on 5.0.1, and as such I cannot use the native WiFi hotspot on its own. Ive grandfathered unlimited data, and as such use 100gb a month on the hacked hotspot. FoxFi won't work. would edit code in es file viewer but need root. Suggestions?

Issues with Hotspot and Tether after unlocking from AT&T

Hi guys. This started with me having unfix-able, horrible wifi at my house leading me to look for a good mobile data plan where I can just hotspot (or tether) 4g off my SGH-1337 Galaxy s4 onto my desktop.

I got this phone in America (April 2014) on AT&T and then moved back to Australia (Late 2014). I unlocked it successfully and legitimately and it has been fine ever since using the provider Optus.

I found a decent plan with lots of data then went to check if my hotspot worked only to find it doesn't work and after some research I found out AT&T do something to restrict it after being unlocked; which I find to be ridiculous, why do they do this? When I pressed turn on hotspot it would say in small text at the bottom of the screen "mobile data is not available or invalid sim".

I then found a solution using Titanium backup but needed to root my phone first. After figuring that out (took about 4 different applications) using TowelRoot, I got Titanium backup and I backed up and uninstalled these two apps that apparently are the ones that cause this restriction. They are "Tetheringautomation 1.0.1." and "TetheringProvision 4.06.70". After doing this, hotspot worked for a few seconds then it turns off and displays this new error message: "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped." with a box and a prompt to press okay.

I've tried enabling the hotspot through widgets and through ES File Explorer's Net Manager and the same thing still happens.

I've tried clearing the cache and starting in safe mode and both did the same thing (after clearing the cache it worked for 5 seconds then gave the error, after this first time it gave the error straight away after that.).

I then tried this solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2791938 with the xposed's x tether. After installing it and restarting my phone, the hotspot worked for about 20 seconds, I found it on my computer and connected to it but google.com wouldn't load (so I guess it wasn't working properly) and then it dropped out and turned off. Now it is back to saying the same: "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.".

I posted this elsewhere and was told to try the app fixes 'TrevE Mod for wifi tether' and 'Foxfi'. I tried both multiple times and still getting the same error message.

I tried another solution off the xda forums specific to my phone model and AT&T issue. It involved going to system/apps and renaming both tethering automation files then replacing them with a file that was provided in the post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2535141
After doing the whole process twice to make sure I did it right, It still didn't work, it gives me the first error message: "Mobile data is not available or invalid SIM" and I definitely have the 4g on and have double checked that it is working.

I have no idea what to do now, I've googled everything I can think of and read too many threads. I'm going to post this to multiple forums for coverage. Here on xda I will post here and in the General Q&A section too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gene...g-att-t3181039
The build number is NC1. And I'm on 4.4.2. The hotspot worked fine when I was in America on AT&T. Tethering also gives me the same error message.

I am at wits end and have no idea what to do now. Please Please help me! I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks for even reading my issues, I really want this hotspot to work asap.

Issues with Hotspot and Tether after unlocking from AT&T

Hi guys. This started with me having unfix-able, horrible wifi at my house leading me to look for a good mobile data plan where I can just hotspot (or tether) 4g off my SGH-1337 Galaxy s4 onto my desktop.

I got this phone in America (April 2014) on AT&T and then moved back to Australia (Late 2014). I unlocked it successfully and legitimately and it has been fine ever since using the provider Optus.

I found a decent plan with lots of data then went to check if my hotspot worked only to find it doesn't work and after some research I found out AT&T do something to restrict it after being unlocked; which I find to be ridiculous, why do they do this? When I pressed turn on hotspot it would say in small text at the bottom of the screen "mobile data is not available or invalid sim".

I then found a solution using Titanium backup but needed to root my phone first. After figuring that out (took about 4 different applications) using TowelRoot, I got Titanium backup and I backed up and uninstalled these two apps that apparently are the ones that cause this restriction. They are "Tetheringautomation 1.0.1." and "TetheringProvision 4.06.70". After doing this, hotspot worked for a few seconds then it turns off and displays this new error message: "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped." with a box and a prompt to press okay.

I've tried enabling the hotspot through widgets and through ES File Explorer's Net Manager and the same thing still happens.

I've tried clearing the cache and starting in safe mode and both did the same thing (after clearing the cache it worked for 5 seconds then gave the error, after this first time it gave the error straight away after that.).

I then tried this solution: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2791938 with the xposed's x tether. After installing it and restarting my phone, the hotspot worked for about 20 seconds, I found it on my computer and connected to it but google.com wouldn't load (so I guess it wasn't working properly) and then it dropped out and turned off. Now it is back to saying the same: "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped.".

I posted this elsewhere and was told to try the app fixes 'TrevE Mod for wifi tether' and 'Foxfi'. I tried both multiple times and still getting the same error message.

I tried another solution off the xda forums specific to my phone model and AT&T issue. It involved going to system/apps and renaming both tethering automation files then replacing them with a file that was provided in the post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2535141
After doing the whole process twice to make sure I did it right, It still didn't work, it gives me the first error message: "Mobile data is not available or invalid SIM" and I definitely have the 4g on and have double checked that it is working.

I have no idea what to do now, I've googled everything I can think of and read too many threads. I'm going to post this to multiple forums for coverage. Here on xda I will post here and in the AT&T Galaxy s4 section.

The build number is NC1. And I'm on 4.4.2. The hotspot worked fine when I was in America on AT&T. Tethering also gives me the same error message.

I am at wits end and have no idea what to do now. Please Please help me! I would be extremely grateful.

Thanks for even reading my issues, I really want this hotspot to work asap.

Unlimited data on VZW, can I tether to my router?

I can already do it via PDA Net (or FoxFi) via a USB connection or wirelessly if I use a pin lock instead of knock code... but what about hooking directly to my router.

I have an ASUS RT-AC66U (AC66R) router and it says it supports tethering via an Android phone:



Any ideas if I could get it working?

Native Tether on 5.0.1?

I've done a search and can't find an answer. I'm still grandfathered under the unlimited data and use the tether frequently. I am on 4.4.2 stock rooted with with Xposed module Moto Tether which works great. I would like to upgrade to Lollipop but need to know if Moto Tether works on 5.0.1. Or if Muniz_ri 's add on zip file here will work. My fear is to upgrade to stock OC1 and then for it to not work and then cannot downgrade.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Authentication error trying to tether when unlocked

I have a network unlocked ATT LG G4and I am on mobile share plan that allows tethering. I have no problem tethering in the US with my ATT SIM card.

However, when I use another SIM card (for data in europe), I get a message "authentication was unsuccessful" when trying to activate the hotspot.

If I put the same SIM into my galaxy S4, have no problem activating the hotspot and tethering.

Any idea what's going on? Clearly the foreign SIM is fine. And the phone is capable of tethering (on ATT).

I posted this under ATT G4 as well, but I'm not sure if it's particular to ATT.

Tether Unlimited to Chromebook?

Hello, I have an LG Leon LTE on MetroPCS. I'm able to tether to my Windows PC via using PDAnet software, however, anyone have a method to tether unlimited to Chromebook? PDAnet isn't built for Chromebook so I'm out of options. There isn't any block screen when I try to tether, it just goes slow as hell, about 0.10 mpbs. I tried setting up a VPN / UserAgent changes on the Chromebook but it still goes 0.10 mbps.