using phone 3g for internet?

jaybo1973 · December 4th, 2012, 12:28 PM

Hi guys

I have heard it is possible to use a phone 3g signal to use the internet on the WiFi only nexus. Anyone know how?

Many thanks

Claghorn · December 4th, 2012, 12:35 PM

I used Fox-Fi on my phone and PdaNet Tablet on my Nexus 7 via bluetooth, and it worked perfectly. Did a whole chat session with comcast to schedule a cable repair when my cable wasn't working and I couldn't use Wi-Fi.

whs37 · December 4th, 2012, 12:48 PM

Am I right in assuming that you need a 3G contract for that ??

tcat007 · December 4th, 2012, 01:01 PM

Yes, 3G contract (many prepaid month to month plans), or a phone that tethers. I have an Optimus-V on Virgin Mobile that tethers fine. Not really "allowed" per VM contract, but works. I never use it though, I am almost always on wifi.

info about Apple, but applicable: Which iPad 3G Data Plan Should You Buy?

whs37 · December 4th, 2012, 01:25 PM

Hmm, that kills it for me. No phone, no contract either.

metalbiker · December 4th, 2012, 02:40 PM

i just use my Gnex that is rooted and romed to use hotspot and connect to internet that way when not in wifi

EVU · December 5th, 2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claghorn

I used Fox-Fi on my phone and PdaNet Tablet on my Nexus 7 via bluetooth, and it worked perfectly. Did a whole chat session with comcast to schedule a cable repair when my cable wasn't working and I couldn't use Wi-Fi.

another +1 for Foxfi on the cell + PDAnet on the N7.
Great story btw!