Wifi Tether is out for Droid

[mxillerlitxe]

Wifi tether is now out on Droid. I saw this on DroidFourms. I haven't tried yet but will later today. Ill let everyone know how it works for me.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-wifi-tether-wireless-tether-root-users.html

 

[nateo200]

ZOMG (edited by Mod) YES YEAH! Sorry Ive been waiting for this for a long time...too bad its for rooted users only though, don't feel like getting into that mess.

 

[hyzdufan]

Rooting now is really easy using the Superuser.apk. It literally look me about 30 seconds. I was like - is that it? Super easy, and lots of fun things I can do now.

AllDroid.org - View topic - How to Root your Droid

Following the steps in Post #2 - and be careful on Windows machines when you rename the file to not change the extension.

 

[iamkewl]

this has been out for quite a while..

 

[nateo200]

Rooting now is really easy using the Superuser.apk. It literally look me about 30 seconds. I was like - is that it? Super easy, and lots of fun things I can do now.

AllDroid.org - View topic - How to Root your Droid

Following the steps in Post #2 - and be careful on Windows machines when you rename the file to not change the extension.

Alright I'm going to give it a try I just really don't want to brick my droid especially since today is the last day of my 30 day trial....I won't loose any of my apps though right?

 

[jeepguy_1980]

ZOMG **** YES YEAH! Sorry Ive been waiting for this for a long time...too bad its for rooted users only though, don't feel like getting into that mess.

In all your waiting, you never bothered to see how it works on previous Android devices? They all require rooting.

 

[nateo200]

Still stuck on the Android SDK...can never get it to load correctly and I just rooted but I can't find a way to install wifi tether now...

 

[mxillerlitxe]

this has been out for quite a while..

only for like a week. but the easy way has only been like yesterday. btw just used the nandroid backup and it works great.

 

[hitdog042]

What is the benefit of rooting the droid? Are there more apps if you root it? (sort of like iphone jailbreak?)

 

[jeepguy_1980]

What is the benefit of rooting the droid? Are there more apps if you root it? (sort of like iphone jailbreak?)

See thread title for an example.

 

[phaze3131]

What is the benefit of rooting the droid? Are there more apps if you root it? (sort of like iphone jailbreak?)

yea i'm wondering the same thing. Everyone says you can "do more" but what about some examples...

 

[messenger13]

What is the benefit of rooting the droid? Are there more apps if you root it? (sort of like iphone jailbreak?)

There are already dedicated threads to answer that question. Short Answer: Yes, there are apps ONLY for us cool kids.

 

[superdesi]

I thought pdanet already does wifi tethering with no need for rooting?

 

[mxillerlitxe]

I thought pdanet already does wifi tethering with no need for rooting?

PDAnet does bluetooth tethering and usb tethering but this hack creates an adhoc wifi network. pdanet free only does http request, and the full version is like $30 to do everything else.

 

[superdesi]

PDAnet does bluetooth tethering and usb tethering but this hack creates an adhoc wifi network. pdanet free only does http request, and the full version is like $30 to do everything else.

If I may....what do you mean by only does http request???

 

[jeepguy_1980]

If I may....what do you mean by only does http request???

Doesn't do HTTPS, so you can't do anything requiring a secure session.

 

[mxillerlitxe]

If I may....what do you mean by only does http request???

According to the app on the market it will only allow you to go to regular web pages. if thats all you need the best bet is to go with PDAnet free but if you have to do https, ssh, ftp or anything else you would have to buy the full program. Also if you would rather use wifi PDANet doesnt do wifi tethering.

 

[superdesi]

so basically https=cant buy things online and cant check bank accounts? those are the major things that use https right?

 

[bubbarob1978]

so basically https=cant buy things online and cant check bank accounts? those are the major things that use https right?

As well as logging into email accounts, Ebay, some forum sites...etc...I used the free version for a while but decided I needed the secure sites to work as well so I forked over the 30 bucks.

 

[3devious]

As well as logging into email accounts, Ebay, some forum sites...etc...I used the free version for a while but decided I needed the secure sites to work as well so I forked over the 30 bucks.

So, does this $30 version also allow me to use the Droid as a wifi hotspot without rooting? Does it only allow http traffic or can I do other things like use it to get my PSP on the internet and possibly do some VPN type things with it?

 

[meekrab]

So, does this $30 version also allow me to use the Droid as a wifi hotspot without rooting? Does it only allow http traffic or can I do other things like use it to get my PSP on the internet and possibly do some VPN type things with it?

As was already stated, PDAnet does NOT do wifi tethering. You can connect one computer at a time through USB or bluetooth.

You can do wifi tethering without even using ADB now, just need a rooted phone.

Edit: Oh yeah, in my experience, wifi tethering is faster and more stable, especially compared to pdanet bluetooth, and it's FREE.

The range on the wifi broadcast from the droid is ridiculous too, I was connected between 4 walls and 50 feet in my house.

Did I mention you don't have to pay for the app???

 

[drgonzo]

I think I remember there being something in the service agreement with Verizon saying not to tether. Does anyone know if they will take any sort of action if they suspect you have rooted your phone and are using it as a wifi broadband modem?

I think it would be awfully suspicious if I started downloading 10gig torrents through my droid. amirite?

 

[meekrab]

I think I remember there being something in the service agreement with Verizon saying not to tether. Does anyone know if they will take any sort of action if they suspect you have rooted your phone and are using it as a wifi broadband modem?

I think it would be awfully suspicious if I started downloading 10gig torrents through my droid. amirite?

There is a large debate about this. I don't know for sure. Read you service agreement.

 

[mxillerlitxe]

I think I remember there being something in the service agreement with Verizon saying not to tether. Does anyone know if they will take any sort of action if they suspect you have rooted your phone and are using it as a wifi broadband modem?

I think it would be awfully suspicious if I started downloading 10gig torrents through my droid. amirite?

There is a large debate about this. I don't know for sure. Read you service agreement.

Yeah its against your service agreement. They only way they would find out is if your using it all the time. I would say to only use it in an emergency, especially not for downloading torrents. As far as rooting that doesn't violate the service agreement as its open source software.

 

[meekrab]

Yeah its against your service agreement. They only way they would find out is if your using it all the time. I would say to only use it in an emergency, especially not for downloading torrents. As far as rooting that doesn't violate the service agreement as its open source software.

What does the agreement say?

I can say that I've tethered my phone as my primary internet connection since the summer of 2008. I typically use at least 15 gigs/month.