Stupid Metro blocking tethering on esteem again

puropaisa · May 3rd, 2012, 09:47 PM

hi guys, i tried tethering my esteem to my netbook running windows 7 with WifiTether today and im assuming its being blocked by metro because i can only go to facebook and youtube and everything else doesnt load. Are u guys able to tether as of today? and if you can, which app are u using.....yes my phone is rooted. Thnx in advance

TattooedDroid · May 3rd, 2012, 10:05 PM

I'm locked up too...but at leaSt netflix works via tether on the Wii

n4zty · May 4th, 2012, 09:38 AM

lots newbies on the forums......just change your user agent on your computer's browsers. prob solved!

intrdrgn · May 4th, 2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by n4zty

lots newbies on the forums......just change your user agent on your computer's browsers. Prob solved!

lol!

puropaisa · May 4th, 2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by n4zty

lots newbies on the forums......just change your user agent on your computer's browsers. prob solved!

ya srry i guess sum of us are noobs, so how do we change user agents on our computer browsers?

HereticSins · May 4th, 2012, 06:07 PM

If it was blocked by metro. It would of told you. Try a different WiFi app.

Might help with the useragent change.
Is Metro finally blocking wifi tether? (update: YES!)

gbiggie · May 4th, 2012, 06:27 PM

What browser are you using?

puropaisa · May 4th, 2012, 06:43 PM

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What browser are you using?

im using internet explorer 9 and have also tried firefox 12 and neither of them work

n4zty · May 5th, 2012, 01:48 PM

The only soultion to bypassing tether block by metro is by following this tut and the one posted on the same post

Using internet Explorer with wifi-tethering

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Ok first thing first download user agent picker free from this link:

Code:

http://www.enhanceie.com/ietoys/uapick.asp

then once its installed open ur browser go to tools then toolbars then customize and u should see UA in blue on the right side select it and click move up till u see it on ur browser top right corner. now click UA icon on ur browser and erase what u see and copy & paste this into that box

Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.2.1; en-us; SCH-R910 Build/FROYO)

or u can also use any of the preloaded user agent code that is mobile like iphone, or window 7 phone.

click save changes and your good to go! to close that box after ur done making changes just press esc, to revert back to default browser tag just erase the user agent in the box and press save changes and it should be back to default. Anyways thanks to cafonez and TRS-80 For discussing these tags!

Their oringinal thread: Solution to Wi-Fi Tethering Issues

puropaisa · May 5th, 2012, 03:11 PM

thnx guys ur methods worked, the only thing is that the websites come up as mobile sites but as long as it works right lol

det1726 · May 5th, 2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by puropaisa

thnx guys ur methods worked, the only thing is that the websites come up as mobile sites but as long as it works right lol

exactly right, lol you cant complain...the user agent method worked for me as well and i am very happy with the results seeing as i tether OFTEN while at work...besides most sites (or the ones i frequent) have the option at the bottom to switch to desktop view

yahhboy · May 5th, 2012, 03:47 PM

There are some user agent strings I saw on here that gave you desktop while allowing you to tether but that was months ago

n4zty · May 5th, 2012, 03:58 PM

Well yea some of the sites are in mobile version but Alot of them are able to switch to desktop, the trick with Facebook once u log in through mobile version erase the link on the browser and put Facebook.com and it should be shown on desktop version. Oh when u want to disable the user agent picker u can either erase what's on the white box and save it or put it on a internet explorer user agent code.

rt-hemiboy · May 26th, 2012, 07:21 PM

Good

MsPrettyKitty · May 26th, 2012, 07:32 PM

I am not rooted but I read you can tether with metro service if you use clockwork mod I down loaded it to my phone and my laptop but it is saying "USB tether is running please open app on your computer" how do I turn it on? I am using my I am trying to tether using the LG Esteem 4G

PlayfulGod · May 27th, 2012, 05:24 AM

They (any carrier) restricts tethering because so many ppl try to use it as their main internet connection which eats up their bandwidth and causes it to be slow overall for everyone. Carrier's networks are meant for MOBILE surfing not PC surfing etc etc.

I lol@ppl getting mad cause they cant abuse something lol.

dozer5900 · May 28th, 2012, 12:00 AM

I guess I'm too late, but I was going to say try Open Garden's wifi tether. Just type in Open Garden, it has always work great for me.

horsecharles · May 28th, 2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PlayfulGod

They (any carrier) restricts tethering because so many ppl try to use it as their main internet connection which eats up their bandwidth and causes it to be slow overall for everyone. Carrier's networks are meant for MOBILE surfing not PC surfing etc etc.

I lol@ppl getting mad cause they cant abuse something lol.

They don't provide an alternative to no abuse...even if only in areas of the country where they're currently more prepared for it....

I'm willing to pay an extra $50 for wifi tether everywhere....$75 if truly no caps..+ the actual downloading itself(not the streaming) can be at 'reasonably' reduced speed.

So instead i now 'abuse' my internet provider for wifi and pay the minimum to Metro.

In Northeast US the main telcos(time warner, comcast, cablevision) have agreed to share towers so their customers can get free wifi anywhere.
I wonder why Metro couldn't join that alliance-- allowing in turn the carriers to offer branded cellular + maybe even tv over cellular.

bnb25 · May 28th, 2012, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PlayfulGod

They (any carrier) restricts tethering because so many ppl try to use it as their main internet connection which eats up their bandwidth and causes it to be slow overall for everyone. Carrier's networks are meant for MOBILE surfing not PC surfing etc etc.

I lol@ppl getting mad cause they cant abuse something lol.

I have to disagree with part of your statement, Carrier networks are meant for pc surfing, they sell netbooks and usb dongles just designed for it.

bnb25 · May 28th, 2012, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by n4zty

The only soultion to bypassing tether block by metro is by following this tut and the one posted on the same post

Using internet Explorer with wifi-tethering

SWEET NILLLY DILLY IT WORKS, HOT DIGGITY DOG. and the firefox ad blocker still works, WOOOO WOO *does a polish/irish jig* YEPPY DIPPITY

n4zty · May 28th, 2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bnb25

SWEET NILLLY DILLY IT WORKS, HOT DIGGITY DOG. and the firefox ad blocker still works, WOOOO WOO *does a polish/irish jig* YEPPY DIPPITY

Lol Np glad I could of been a help

justainchoe · May 28th, 2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bnb25

I have to disagree with part of your statement, Carrier networks are meant for pc surfing, they sell netbooks and usb dongles just designed for it.

No, it's not what the carriers intended. If it was what they intended they wouldn't clearly state in the terms of service that it is not allowed.

Anyways there's a huge demand for it because it's a convenient technology so most people feel that they would allow it, however I'd they allowed it for everyone, that would increase the total bandwidth used so they would need more towers etc which means they would have to raise everyone's cellphone prices which they don't want to do because the majority of people don't tether from their phones (and unfair to those who are footing the bill and don't tether).

I tether but have never had problem getting blocked and it seems that the people who do get blocked are the ones who tether a lot. Anyways, I agree PG that people who are abusing it shouldn't complain about it.

bnb25 · May 28th, 2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by justainchoe

No, it's not what the carriers intended. If it was what they intended they wouldn't clearly state in the terms of service that it is not allowed.

Anyways there's a huge demand for it because it's a convenient technology so most people feel that they would allow it, however I'd they allowed it for everyone, that would increase the total bandwidth used so they would need more towers etc which means they would have to raise everyone's cellphone prices which they don't want to do because the majority of people don't tether from their phones (and unfair to those who are footing the bill and don't tether).

I tether but have never had problem getting blocked and it seems that the people who do get blocked are the ones who tether a lot. Anyways, I agree PG that people who are abusing it shouldn't complain about it.

you apparently didn't read what i wrote. it doesn't say anything in their statement about not using a computer over their network. It talks about not allowing tethering.

playsat18 · May 29th, 2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by n4zty

The only soultion to bypassing tether block by metro is by following this tut and the one posted on the same post

Using internet Explorer with wifi-tethering

Una pregunta esto k dicen alguien me lo puede explicar por favor gracias

jerofld · May 29th, 2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by playsat18

Una pregunta esto k dicen alguien me lo puede explicar por favor gracias

Loosely translated, our friend here is asking for a better explanation, please.

n4zty · May 29th, 2012, 03:10 PM

bueno mano voy aver con mi espanol malo como te explico. para aser wifi tethering de tu celular a tu computadora necesita cambiar unos codigos de tu browser para que pueda usar tu internet de tu celular a tu computadora.

dozer5900 · May 29th, 2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by n4zty

bueno mano voy aver con mi espanol malo como te explico. para aser wifi tethering de tu celular a tu computadora necesita cambiar unos codigos de tu browser para que pueda usar tu internet de tu celular a tu computadora.

Native Spanish speaker coming through lol, I'll translate just tell me what you wanna tell him.

n4zty · May 29th, 2012, 05:35 PM

well dunno whatever he wants to know but geeze was my spanish that bad lol i thought it was alright.

Mexjoker · May 29th, 2012, 05:53 PM

It was moderate lol I read it like a Spanish speaker from Cuba/PR/DR chase it had mano :b. Ojala Que dozer te pudue Ayudar porque yo no soy tan Buenos en esta area.

horsecharles · May 29th, 2012, 10:01 PM

me lleva la.....

playsat18 · May 30th, 2012, 03:25 AM

I'm sorry friends
I could you explain the process to use wifi tether on my pc I have explorer 9,fire fox 12.0 and chrome ta someone who has made the changes mentioned above could help me thanks

I am using a translator I hope not to bother with my English

Deshacer cambios

Flavz617 · May 30th, 2012, 08:58 AM

if your on a mac all the websites work fine lol just thought u might be interested in knowing.

playsat18 · May 30th, 2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Flavz617

if your on a mac all the websites work fine lol just thought u might be interested in knowing.

you are right on iPad fine but my pc does not help please try and put the explanation that someone already and no attempt

playsat18 · May 30th, 2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by playsat18

you are right on iPad fine but my pc does not help please try and put the explanation that someone already and no attempt

I have to install mozilla 5.0???????

bnb25 · May 31st, 2012, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by playsat18

I have to install mozilla 5.0???????

no for IE9 you have to download and install this file: Bayden Systems - UAPick

its what they call an user agent, than you have to go into the use agent and put this in the box, Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.2.1; en-us; SCH-R910 Build/FROYO)

on firefox you install https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/user-agent-switcher/

and then go into the use agent and put that same code Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.2.1; en-us; SCH-R910 Build/FROYO)

hope this helps you out

dozer5900 · May 31st, 2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by horsecharles

me lleva la.....

Que es lo que no puedes hacer?

horsecharles · June 2nd, 2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dozer5900

Que es lo que no puedes hacer?

na'a chico....vaya...estaba bromeando...

ktchong · June 3rd, 2012, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by horsecharles

I'm willing to pay an extra $50 for wifi tether everywhere....$75 if truly no caps..+ the actual downloading itself(not the streaming) can be at 'reasonably' reduced speed.

Here in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, you can buy a USB wireless 4G stick from Clear or another wireless internet service provider for about $50. The monthly subscription for unlimited 4G wireless internet service is only $50 a month.

If you are willing to pay an extra $50 for wifi tether, you might as well just get a USB stick. It's easier than tethering. You won't have to go through some complicated setup or playing cat-and-mouth with MetroPCS. Just plug in the stick into a USB port, and you get unlimited internet, legally.

akikhia · June 3rd, 2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ktchong

Here in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, you can buy a USB wireless 4G stick from Clear or another wireless internet service provider for about $50. The monthly subscription for unlimited 4G wireless internet service is only $50 a month.

If you are willing to pay an extra $50 for wifi tether, you might as well just get a USB stick. It's easier than tethering. You won't have to go through some complicated setup or playing cat-and-mouth with MetroPCS. Just plug in the stick into a USB port, and you get unlimited internet, legally.

i hear its not truly unlimited

n4zty · June 3rd, 2012, 10:21 AM

nothing complicated and pay and extra $50 a month? .....lol thats a joke

cocokasper · June 3rd, 2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by puropaisa

thnx guys ur methods worked, the only thing is that the websites come up as mobile sites but as long as it works right lol

just delete the ".m" in (www.m.facebook.com) and it will redirect to the full site. im sure there's browser plugins that toggle bettween mobile/full pages. Dolphin mobile browser has that plugin.

akikhia · June 3rd, 2012, 06:07 PM

ok so opera uses desktop user agent under advanced whats the user agent string it has? why cant we use it?

horsecharles · June 4th, 2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by akikhia

i hear its not truly unlimited

Exactly.....................................

This is one area where our government could've made itself truly useful by doing whatever it took to ensure 'affordable total' access / coverage- just like for electricity, telephones, etc.

Just this alone for broadband and wireless would've had our economy booming all along...

PlayfulGod · June 4th, 2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bnb25

I have to disagree with part of your statement, Carrier networks are meant for pc surfing, they sell netbooks and usb dongles just designed for it.

I havent seen the first netbook or dongle at Metro or Cricket lol, so I think you are mistaken

bnb25 · June 4th, 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PlayfulGod

I havent seen the first netbook or dongle at Metro or Cricket lol, so I think you are mistaken

I didn't say metro pcs, I said Carriers

playsat18 · June 11th, 2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bnb25

I didn't say metro pcs, I said Carriers

help I have windows 7 ultimate 32-bit system I can not insta internet explore 8 to put the agent listed and solve the problem 4g surf the internet using my lg esteem and wrong is my pad 2 k and I no longer opens the paguinas not very strange thing happens I have not k k download an app to browse and watch videos on youtube called iswifter but my pc is like someone can help me problem or metro pcs me for win and wifi tether app block???????? help

yahhboy · June 11th, 2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by playsat18

help I have windows 7 ultimate 32-bit system I can not insta internet explore 8 to put the agent listed

internet explore 8

Yeppp that's yer problem right done der

n4zty · June 11th, 2012, 11:24 AM

no necesita internet explorer 8 para usar el user agent

english= internet explorer 8 isnt needed to make the user agent work any version of internet explorer should work just fine!

playsat18 · June 11th, 2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by n4zty

no necesita internet explorer 8 para usar el user agent

english= internet explorer 8 isnt needed to make the user agent work any version of internet explorer should work just fine!

Can you help me
and you installed the program

n4zty · June 12th, 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by playsat18

Can you help me
and you installed the program

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