[GUIDE] Getting the Built-In WiFi-AP ( Wireless Tether ) Working ( root not required ) 7/20/12

Jay Aristide · July 9th, 2012, 10:19 PM

ROOT NOT REQUIRED!

(Thanks to RobNE for trying it unrooted)

Getting the Built-In WiFi-AP Working
A Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures

A lot of people seem to have trouble getting the built in AP to work right, so I decided to make this tutorial.

Step 01: Obtain QuickShortcutMaker from the market and install it

Step 02: Launch QuickShortcutMaker

Step 03: In the "Activities" list find the object "LG Hidden Menu" (com.lge.hiddenmenu) with the activity "LGServiceHiddenMenu_Settings" and select it

Step 04: Give it a name like "LG Settings", change the icon if you want, save it and put it somewhere convenient (you'll have to access it after each reboot and before trying to access the AP service)

Step 05: Launch the shortcut you just created

Step 06: Select "Data Settings"

Step 07: Select "DUN NAI"

Step 08: The "Extend Modem" box will pop up. Choose "No" then back out to your homescreen

For an easier way to do the rest of this, download Hotspot Widget, make a widget and tap it to get started. --Thanks to kahuama and Lordvincent 90 for turning me on to this and wetbiker7 for confirming it works with the non root method!

Step 09: Hit the "Menu" haptic-key and select "Settings"

Step 10: Select "Wireless & Networks"

Step 11: Select "Tethering & Portable Hotspot"

Step 12: Select "Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Settings"

Step 13: These are the settings I have for "Jay-Fi". Match them, save and back out to the "Tethering & Portable Hotspot" menu.

Step 14: Select "Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot" and in a few seconds, you should be up and running in infrastructure mode

If you have a firewall like DroidWall running, you may need to disable it/allow an exception for the Hotspot app.

Hope this helps a few people. It's a question I see a lot around here.

lMonsterl · July 9th, 2012, 10:23 PM

Go launcher has the shortcuts built in so if u already have it you don't need to download any other program. Just add it like a widget

Jay Aristide · July 9th, 2012, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lMonsterl

Go launcher has the shortcuts built in so if u already have it you don't need to download any other program. Just add it like a widget

Neither Go Launcher HD or EX has the ability to access "Activities" built in (at least not that I've found). You either have to have a shortcut maker installed or a launcher that has Activities access built in (like Launcher Pro, for example).

If I'm overlooking something somewhere in Go Launcher, please enlighten me. I'm something of a minimalist and like to keep my phone memory as free as possible

lMonsterl · July 9th, 2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

Neither Go Launcher HD or EX has the ability to access "Activities" built in (at least not that I've found). You either have to have a shortcut maker installed or a launcher that has Activities access built in (like Launcher Pro, for example).

If I'm overlooking something somewhere in Go Launcher, please enlighten me. I'm something of a minimalist and like to keep my phone memory as free as possible

nope ur right, i was thinking of launcher pro

wetbiker7 · July 9th, 2012, 11:07 PM

I wonder why they took AnyCut off the market? There are still links out there that have it though. That's what I still use because I got it and backed it up with Titanium before they took it down.

Nice TUT Jay.

Jay Aristide · July 9th, 2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetbiker7

I wonder why they took AnyCut off the market? There are still links out there that have it though. That's what I still use because I got it and backed it up with Titanium before they took it down.

Any Cut is still on the market, but for some reason is no longer searchable.

Any Cut - Android Apps on Google Play

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetbiker7

Nice TUT Jay.

Thanks, man :-)

Capn069 · July 10th, 2012, 11:13 AM

Its a dead link now Jay.

wetbiker7 · July 10th, 2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Capn069

Its a dead link now Jay.

Are you talking about the AnyCut link? If so I just clicked it and it works.

RobNE · July 10th, 2012, 02:00 PM

Yes... it works. I'm not rooted and still have the ZV9 update, FWIW.

awesome! Thanks!

Jay Aristide · July 10th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobNE

Yes... it works. I'm not rooted and still have the ZV9 update, FWIW.

awesome! Thanks!

Thanks! I'll update the OP to reflect this right away :-)

Jay Aristide · July 10th, 2012, 02:45 PM

Could a Moderator please move this thread from "All Things Root" to the Marquee base forum?

Jay Aristide · July 10th, 2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetbiker7

Are you talking about the AnyCut link? If so I just clicked it and it works.

Apparently, it works because you already have it installed. Log out of Google and try to load the link, again. It doesn't work. I've decided while Any Cut is a little easier to use, I really prefer the extensibility of QuickShortcutMaker, anyways :-)

wetbiker7 · July 10th, 2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

Apparently, it works because you already have it installed. Log out of Google and try to load the link, again. It doesn't work. I've decided while Any Cut is a little easier to use, I really prefer the extensibility of QuickShortcutMaker, anyways :-)

I hope it's cool to post this since it's free and not offered on the market any longer. If not, I'm sure the MODS will let me know. Gotta be all good because it's not pirated.

Any_Cut_1.0.rar

kahuama · July 13th, 2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

Neither Go Launcher HD or EX has the ability to access "Activities" built in (at least not that I've found). You either have to have a shortcut maker installed or a launcher that has Activities access built in (like Launcher Pro, for example).

If I'm overlooking something somewhere in Go Launcher, please enlighten me. I'm something of a minimalist and like to keep my phone memory as free as possible

Hi I don't know if you have fix this, but I did manage to fix it... Shorcutmaker didn't work for me, after I change the extended moden to NO, when I went to seetings the option of hotspot didn't appear, so I download an app called wifi hotspot widget wich is actually a short cut for the hotspot and hotspot settings, I just follow the rest and it works

Lordvincent 90 · July 14th, 2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahuama

Hi I don't know if you have fix this, but I did manage to fix it... Shorcutmaker didn't work for me, after I change the extended moden to NO, when I went to seetings the option of hotspot didn't appear, so I download an app called wifi hotspot widget wich is actually a short cut for the hotspot and hotspot settings, I just follow the rest and it works

Just got done setting up a friend on ctmod. this app (widget) works great! Make the widget, click it, and bam hot spot active.

Jay Aristide · July 14th, 2012, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kahuama

Hi I don't know if you have fix this, but I did manage to fix it... Shorcutmaker didn't work for me, after I change the extended moden to NO, when I went to seetings the option of hotspot didn't appear, so I download an app called wifi hotspot widget wich is actually a short cut for the hotspot and hotspot settings, I just follow the rest and it works

The hotspot option doesn't 'appear' after you change Extend Modem, it just doesn't work until you do. I've used the Hotspot widget before, I just personally find making a shortcut better because I can theme the icon :-)

Whatever works for you is good, though. Glad you got it working!

Just to clarify, the hotspot settings, once you set Extend Modem, are under Menu->Settings->Wireless & Networks->Tethering & Portable Hotspot... ...Not in the hidden menu you used QSM to gain access to :-)

wetbiker7 · July 14th, 2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordvincent 90

Just got done setting up a friend on ctmod. this app (widget) works great! Make the widget, click it, and ban hot spot active.

Yep. I still have to go in and select NO for extend modem but after that it's all good to go. Nice not having to go in to settings and turn it on.

Now if only there was a way to keep "Extend Modem" set to no after rebooting, we would be set.

Lordvincent 90 · July 14th, 2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetbiker7

Yep. I still have to go in and select NO for extend modem but after that it's all good to go.

I didn't even do that. i first tried with wireless tether, and someone suggested adding ro.tether.deny=false to build.prop (which i did) other than that it's a fresh install of ctmod.

I literally installed the app, created the widget, clicked it, and hotspot activated. Tethered it to my prevail with no problems.

wetbiker7 · July 14th, 2012, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordvincent 90

I didn't even do that. i first tried with wireless tether, and someone suggested adding ro.tether.deny=false to build.prop (which i did) other than that it's a fresh install of ctmod.

I literally installed the app, created the widget, clicked it, and hotspot activated. Tethered it to my prevail with no problems.

I wonder if that would work for the Marquee? That would be sweet if it would. I don't use the hotspot often at all but it would still be nice if all I had to do in order to activate it was to tap the widget.

wetbiker7 · July 14th, 2012, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

The hotspot option doesn't 'appear' after you change Extend Modem, it just doesn't work until you do. I've used the Hotspot widget before, I just personally find making a shortcut better because I can theme the icon :-)

Whatever works for you is good, though. Glad you got it working!

Just to clarify, the hotspot settings, once you set Extend Modem, are under Menu->Settings->Wireless & Networks->Tethering & Portable Hotspot... ...Not in the hidden menu you used QSM to gain access to :-)

Jay, are you still having to select NO for the extended modem because I am?

After I select no the widget works fine.

Lordvincent 90 · July 14th, 2012, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetbiker7

I wonder if that would work for the Marquee? That would be sweet if it would. I don't use the hotspot often at all but it would still be nice if all I had to do in order to activate it was to tap the widget.

I'm talking about the marquee. That app. On marquee. No modem change. Prevail tethered to Marquee's hotspot

-I installed ctmod
-Tried wireless tether(play store) started with errors, no connection.
-added line to bottom of build prop

Code:

ro.tether.deny=false

-rebooted, still errors, no connection.
-installed wifi tether widget
-created widget
-clicked widget
-clicked configure hotspot in notification bar
-set ssid & password
-connected prevail to hotspot
Pages loaded, dl's worked, put prevail in ap-wifi (just in case) still loaded fine.

Edit-could it be the binaries wirelesstether installed?

wetbiker7 · July 14th, 2012, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordvincent 90

I'm talking about the marquee. That app. On marquee. No modem change. Prevail tethered to Marquee's hotspot

Sending you a text right now bro.

wetbiker7 · July 14th, 2012, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordvincent 90

I'm talking about the marquee. That app. On marquee. No modem change. Prevail tethered to Marquee's hotspot

-I installed ctmod
-Tried wireless tether(play store) started with errors, no connection.
-added line to bottom of build prop

Code:

ro.tether.deny=false

-rebooted, still errors, no connection.
-installed wifi tether widget
-created widget
-clicked widget
-clicked configure hotspot in notification bar
-set ssid & password
-connected prevail to hotspot
Pages loaded, dl's worked, put prevail in ap-wifi (just in case) still loaded fine.

Edit-could it be the binaries wirelesstether installed?

Thanks LV.
Phone is doing a CWM backup right now before I mess with the build.prop bro. Then gonna change the build.prop. I'll text ya back when I'm done.

myshkin · July 14th, 2012, 03:02 AM

You know, I realized that a link was put up for AnyCut, but maybe in the future remember that the play store isn't the only place to get apps. AnyCut is in the Amazon App store, easily found. The play store does have BetterCut. It doesn't have great reviews but I think mostly it's from people who don't know what they are doing. I have used it a few times & didn't have any problems.

wetbiker7 · July 14th, 2012, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myshkin

You know, I realized that a link was put up for AnyCut, but maybe in the future remember that the play store isn't the only place to get apps. AnyCut is in the Amazon App store, easily found. The play store does have BetterCut. It doesn't have great reviews but I think mostly it's from people who don't know what they are doing. I have used it a few times & didn't have any problems.

No doubt. That link for the AnyCut rar that I put up didn't come from GPlay. It was easy to find by doing a simple search.

My Google-Fu in strong! LOL

Lordvincent 90 · July 14th, 2012, 03:29 PM

So i just did a fresh install of ctmod, installed wifi tether widget from sdcard, created widget, and tether was active.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWFZtP8ASBg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

lMonsterl · July 15th, 2012, 01:25 AM

FYI: This will only work on Sprint. Boost doesnt have the tether/hotspot option in the settings. So the only way boost people can use it is if they are rooted and have installed ctmod or marky beats

Jay Aristide · July 15th, 2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lMonsterl

FYI: This will only work on Sprint. Boost doesnt have the tether/hotspot option in the settings. So the only way boost people can use it is if they are rooted and have installed ctmod or marky beats

When I got my Boost Marquee, it had Tethering in the settings menu, but it gave an error and asked to update my profile (which didn't work). That's when I learned about accessing the hidden menu to access Extend Modem. Next time I'm in a Boost store I'll check their demo model, but the one I got from Best Buy in April definitely had it in the menu..

To the guys talking about the "Wi-Fi Tether 'widget'"... That's an app (with a widget) whose whole name is "Wireless Tether for Root Users". The main points of this guide were that built-in tethering uses less resources (not to mention it's faster) and I was pretty sure you don't need root to do it (I was right, BTW). If Wi-Fi tether works better or is more convenient for you, then by all means use it :-)

lMonsterl · July 15th, 2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

When I got my Boost Marquee, it had Tethering in the settings menu, but it gave an error and asked to update my profile (which didn't work). That's when I learned about accessing the hidden menu to access Extend Modem. Next time I'm in a Boost store I'll check their demo model, but the one I got from Best Buy in April definitely had it in the

Yeah let me know. I don't have a boost store anywhere close to check working floor models. None of the best buys here have any on display that aren't strictly plastic

Lordvincent 90 · July 15th, 2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

..
To the guys talking about the "Wi-Fi Tether 'widget'"... That's an app (with a widget) whose whole name is "Wireless Tether for Root Users".

Actually it's not
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.mysandbox.android.hotspotwidget
It's just a widget, to access the built in hotspot.
But the fact that this (your method) works on unrooted devices is awesome!

Jay Aristide · July 16th, 2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordvincent 90

Actually it's not
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.mysandbox.android.hotspotwidget
It's just a widget, to access the built in hotspot.
But the fact that this (your method) works on unrooted devices is awesome!

I stand corrected :-)

See if that widget works by setting Extend Modem. If it does, I'll add it to the OP.

wetbiker7 · July 16th, 2012, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Aristide

I stand corrected :-)

See if that widget works by setting Extend Modem. If it does, I'll add it to the OP.

The widget works for me when I go in and change Extend Modem. Nice not having to go back in to the menu to turn on and off.

Jay Aristide · July 20th, 2012, 08:31 PM

OP updated

Thanks, guys!

On a side note: VERY EXCITED to announce I sold my GTab 10.1 WiFi 16GB for $250 on craigslist, today, and ordered my Google Nexus 7 8GB

Can't wait until it shows up *giggity*

zasvier89 · July 21st, 2012, 12:15 AM

Hey Jay just out of curiosity what is the PPP carrier supposed to be set to on a boost marquee?

Jay Aristide · July 21st, 2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zasvier89

Hey Jay just out of curiosity what is the PPP carrier supposed to be set to on a boost marquee?

I've never touched mine and it's set to Sprint

rspaulding · July 22nd, 2012, 09:01 PM

Do I have to do steps 6-8 everytime I want to create a hotspot? Not that I mind I am just happy to actually be able to do it. I was just wondering if I could leave it set to no.

Thanks
Roy

Jay Aristide · July 22nd, 2012, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rspaulding

Do I have to do steps 6-8 everytime I want to create a hotspot? Not that I mind I am just happy to actually be able to do it. I was just wondering if I could leave it set to no.

Thanks
Roy

Just get into the habit of setting it every time you power on or reboot your phone, the setting does not persist through reboot.

The~Skater~187 · July 23rd, 2012, 01:25 AM

Thanks for this thread bro. Works like a charm. I choose the anycut method since I already had the apk on my sdcard

wetbiker7 · July 23rd, 2012, 01:34 AM

I like that hotspot widget too. It saves some time if ya want to turn it off or on after it's been activated in the shortcut.

tokes · August 13th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Well, WTF? I thought this was for tethering cuz I have a rooted Marquee currently running ZVC and this is showing you how to do a hot-spot which is $19.99 a month thru Sprint and is limited to 2GB a month, i believe. I wanna tether, DAMMIT!!!

JBizzleATL · August 13th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokes

Well, WTF? I thought this was for tethering cuz I have a rooted Marquee currently running ZVC and this is showing you how to do a hot-spot which is $19.99 a month thru Sprint and is limited to 2GB a month, i believe. I wanna tether, DAMMIT!!!

I use boost, this method u should be good to go with out the extra fee.

Jay Aristide · August 13th, 2012, 01:22 PM

Yeah, I'm not paying any extra and this works :-)

SynxZero · September 2nd, 2012, 11:36 AM

Hey man great guide followed it all the way through im using ct-mod 3.68 everything is connected computer recognizes it says internet access but i cannot access anything does anyone know why? no google no yahoo no facebook it wont go through but my computer says internet access?

three4one · September 19th, 2012, 09:14 PM

Tried the steps. Two issues:

1) the word "error" is under the Portable Wifi Hotspot menu
2) I can't connect to the internet

I would guess (1) is the issue. Any ideas?

*********UPDATE*********

It pays to reboot. All working now.

Jay Aristide · October 11th, 2012, 06:25 PM

I no longer have a Marquee, and will not be maintaining this thread any longer. Sorry, folks. AFAIK, everything here still works

sloan10 · October 15th, 2012, 09:59 PM

Hey Jay, my name is Will. I was wondering if this works for the LG Marquee for Boost? I ask this because there is no option for any built-in WiFi under my settings. I've been trying to root this piece of s*$t for a week now and no matter what instructions I follow from who it doesn't work. Thanks for your help.

The~Skater~187 · October 15th, 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloan10

Hey Jay, my name is Will. I was wondering if this works for the LG Marquee for Boost? I ask this because there is no option for any built-in WiFi under my settings. I've been trying to root this piece of s*$t for a week now and no matter what instructions I follow from who it doesn't work. Thanks for your help.

This will only work if your on zvc based roms. If your still on the boost zv4 it will not work.

androidekas · November 14th, 2012, 11:06 AM

Couple of things...

1) On Boost Network there are no hotspot settings in the menu...ever

2) ADW Launcher also has this ability to create activities based shortcuts

This method has proven to be the only one to work for obtaining tethering on my Boost Marquee. I am guessing that it is the only one I have seen so far to turn of the "Extend Modem" function.

copperwerewolf · November 15th, 2012, 10:08 PM

Please pandon me if i am guilty of not doing my homework here, but is it possible to enable roaming (ie verizion) for a boost phone using this or another method here? If not my wife is looking to switch to maybe net10... so this would be a great fix for her (she travels alot for her new job)
Thank you for any help.

wetbiker7 · November 16th, 2012, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copperwerewolf

Please pandon me if i am guilty of not doing my homework here, but is it possible to enable roaming (ie verizion) for a boost phone using this or another method here? If not my wife is looking to switch to maybe net10... so this would be a great fix for her (she travels alot for her new job)
Thank you for any help.

No. Not that I'm aware of.