affenzeit

So, on my LG Thrill I used the entitlement check method for tethering, but I haven't found that option for the Spectrum yet. Does this same method exist for Verizon? Is there an option besides 3rd party apps? Looking for some feedback on best method for this phone.

sk8rgeek

LG Spectrum Tips and Tricks – Tether your laptop or computer to your phone

Best i could find..hope it helps

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coderaz

If you are rooted, WiFi Tether for Root is still the best option that I have found so far. Barnacle and OpenGarden both had problems with the WiFi stack on the Specturm.

MrB206

Wifi Tether is good if you don't want a cord, but it's slow from what I've found. I use EasyTether most, but the free app doesn't do SSL sites, so keep that in mind. I haven't tested it yet, but Klink is a new app that claims to be faster than others.

claire t

I've been using PDA Net since my original Palm days. Works great all of the time. Often use it when internet out at home.

Neph81

Ditto for PDAnet as well. It took a try or two, but that was because AVG didn't want to play nice with it. Now it works with no issues.

MrB206

Yep, pdanet is another good one, but I think easytether is cheaper for full access... Don't quote me on that, though.

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coderaz

I've had good results with WiFi tether. Never saw any showed problems.

MrB206

Did you get the same speeds as with an app like easytether? It was far slower for me.

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artcwolf

Looking for a good free wireless one.

MrB206

wifi tether is the best (and only?) I've found, but it doesn't look like it's tested as stable for LG devices: Downloads - android-wifi-tether - Wireless Tether for Root Users - Google Project Hosting

I have 3.1 beta installed with slow speeds, so you might get better results with an older release.

artcwolf

i'm not smart enough to install something lol.

I tried using the one i got from Velocity on my LG Ally and it launches but with errors

MrB206

It might not work with that device. I wouldn't consider the app not working as a sign of your failure

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coderaz

I just used WiFi Tether for root this morning. Was fast enough to rdp to my home server with full graphics and a crappy cable connection. :-)

MrB206

Hmm. Well I guess it was my location. I'll give another go this week when I'm out of town.

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tater259

Im using a old version of easy tether and works for me just isnt fast. Im getting 38mb/s download on my phone but only average about 7 mb/s tethered. When I try to connect to modem it says it cant sense im connected to 4g so im guessing thats why its slower. It will only connect through ethernet how can I make it connect to modem on the phone?

MrB206

I think they fixed some issues like that with 1.0. The speed is really dependent on the app, so try klink.. The devs claim its faster than other tether apps.

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coderaz

I'm confused. Are you trying to accomplish a hard wire tether to your phone? Is there any reason why you aren't using WiFi for tethering?

tater259

Yes im using usb tether and for some reason wont let me select modem on my phone cause its in 4g mode to tether. I dont wifi tether cause im un-rooted

coderaz

Ahhhh... ok.

I haven't tried it, but... might work a bit better (based upon the reviews I read).

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether&feature=search_ result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEu dGV0aGVyIl0.

tater259

Works fine but still dont fix connecting to the modem still giving the error this cannot switch to modem mode while this device is connected to LTE. It tethers fine just not 4g fine. Any way around this?

MrB206

I've got a copy of Koush's tether, but haven't ever tried it. I've heard good things, though.

tater259

Anyone else that usb tethers have the problem I do? Probably better off to root just need to research how to do so .

MrB206

His tether doesn't require root and uses a different method than the root apps, so the speed might be slower. I haven't tested so I can't say for sure.

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artcwolf

MrB, how do i install the apk's for wifi tether for root? It's on my phone from TB off my LG ally, it's version 2.0.7 and worked well installed on Velocity. i didn't install the wired version with it could that be part of the problem?

When i turn it on it get the following errors in the log.

loading wlan.ko.module...
failed

activating WiFi interface...
failed

MrB206

Download the newest version (3.1 I think!?) I've got that version and it works on the spectrum.

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artcwolf

So i download the apk, than just run it from the phone?

MrB206

Yep. Basically, it turns your phone into a wifi hotshot, so turn on authentication if to make sure others don't use your connection. It shows as wifi tether, I believe, when you look for wifi connections on your phone.

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Egofury

It's my first time using wifi tether what's the best way to setup wifi tether for lg spectrum?

artcwolf

depends on how long you are going to be connected, and where you are using it.

I use it long enough to sync Touchdown on my tablet then turn it off so i just changed the SSID.

If you are using it in a very public place and for a length of time i'd change the SSID and set up encryption.

Egofury

Under device profile in wifi tether there is no lg spectrum what should I click on?

artcwolf

Are you using the program WiFi Teather that MrB linked?

If so it's menu button then settings. In those settings you can change the SSID and encryption.

I'm not sure what you are talking about in device profile.

brianmaedche

Ive been told before to usr google nexusone for devicr profile

Egofury

Thanks for the help I got it to work

MrB206

I use 'auto' and have no issues. I used it this morning as a matter of fact.

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Egofury

Just wanted to make sure verizon wouldn't know I'm using wireless tether on my phone

MrB206

The wifi app and koush's app allegedly circumvent the legit tethering/hotspot methods, so vzw has no clue. My guess is as long as you're not a bandwidth hog, they'll never be the wiser.

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sic4672

So you just use "auto" for device profile?

Do you need to enable MSS Clamping or Routing Fix?

Also does it show as infrastructure or AP when you connect?

Sorry for the questions, I'm waiting on my SIM card and just doing my homework beforehand. I was using the VZW mobile hotspot hack on my D3, so I havent used WiFi Tether in a long time. I just installed 3.1-beta12.

Last edited by sic4672; April 20th, 2012 at 09:51 AM.

MrB206

Correct, I just chose 'auto' and went with it. Nothing else.

sic4672

Does the phone show up in ap mode or infrastructure?

Update: I found the answer - Ad Hoc Mode.

Last edited by sic4672; April 25th, 2012 at 10:43 AM. Reason: Answered my own question

affenzeit

Im having trouble with wifi for root on my tablet. For some reason pdannet keeps freezing on my galaxy tab, so i was trying to use this method but the spectrum doesnt show up in available networks. Amy advice?

Egofury

Foxfi is a good tethering application

Last edited by Egofury; April 28th, 2012 at 05:14 PM.

theblackvirus

I was having the issue of my galaxy tab 10.1 not seeing my spectrum with the newest version of wifi tether beta 14. Tried my usual trusted version 2.07 but that didn't even work. Then I tried barnacle, didn't work. Meanwhile my laptop could see and connect just fine.

So I was about to give up when I found a backup of wifi tether beta 12. Installed it and changed profile to nexus s, which I did not try on other versions. And my tab connected!

Not sure if it was the beta 12 version that made it work or the changing of the profile to nexus s.

Only problem I had after that is when I left the app while it was still running and tried to use another app, a message popped up and said something like"what the hell? Your system retook control of wifi. Shutting down wifi tether now" or something like that. Pretty annoying to say the least.

IMUcarmen

I use pdanet.

Only thing with pdanet is it's a trial and after your trial is up you must pay 16 dollars to continue to use it. I didn't want to pay that much so I tried to use other apps and nothing would work. I went through so many apps but nothing would stay connected to the internet except pdanet. Don't know what that app did to my phone but it's almost like it forced me to buy it...so i did. Still using it now. IT'S A CONSPIRACY!!!

MrB206

I used pdanet and was able to use other apps after it. Foxyfi looks like a good one... Going to test it out.

IMUcarmen

I use foxfi for wifi. But I use usb the most because I have issues with connection drops while uploading using wifi. But I never get connection drops with the usb.

In my opinion foxfi is the best mobile hotspot app though. I tried barnacle and open garden and found foxfi to be better than both.

finndo77

Still using USB tether, yesterday I hit 2.25MiB download using easy tether pro while downloading the Ubuntu 12.04 x64 CD via torrent (15 max connections), while traveling at 80mph down i77 in North Carolina

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Donkathon

Are there any specific settings to FoxFi that you're using? I am unable to get any of these tethering applications to work.

Sorry for bumping an older thread.

I seem to have trouble with this app, I am not able to connect like others have been and I have tried your method of auto (with nothing else checked) with no success. Just making sure here, but is there any other settings in wifi menu that I may need to know about before attempting this. Further, do you reboot after changing your device profile or modifying changes in 'wifi tether for root users'?

Thanks again for the information. I desperately need this app to work, it would save me a bunch of time and money while I am working i the field.

Last edited by Donkathon; July 21st, 2012 at 04:31 PM.

Donkathon

disregard

Last edited by Donkathon; July 21st, 2012 at 04:31 PM. Reason: double post.

MrB206

Honestly, stop trying to use wifi tether and get foxfi instead... It's far better. Make sure you get the add on app, otherwise you might not be able to get a solid connection.