Help FoxFi: "Your carrier has blocked WiFi mode in the latest phone update"

TwistedTurbo92 · Nov 23, 2015

Looks like I'm going to be looking for a Nexus phone if FoxFi doesn't have a work around soon. I'll be kissing my Samsung goodbye, not like I'll miss it anyways though, Nexus phones look pretty nice nowadays. Verizon will never stop being cheap, seriously don't you guys make enough money?

Audashdriver · Nov 23, 2015

Any other apps other than foxfi that any other unlimited users have used? I run everything off of that, don't have cable or anything else because the unlimited run through foxfi has taken care of all my own and my family's needs. Also how is this not in violation of the fcc agreement, are they jacking up our price cause they know they're just going to pay another big fine and not care?

Joshuagoose · Nov 24, 2015

NewArtDroid said:
I have loved using FoxFi to connect to create WiFi networks where I can't find one (I have unlimited data). However, I got this message today from the latest update a few days ago. How do I get around it? Or is FoxFi working on this? I paid good money for that FoxFi app.

EDIT: I guess FoxFi knows about this: http://pdanet.co/help/devices.php

What does Bluetooth mode mean? Can I use that?

You need to file a complaint with the fcc. The law is clear as non of the wireless providers can block third party application. According to fcc the public can use thier 4G data any way they would like. Verizon Wireless is breaking the law.

larryweaver · Nov 24, 2015

Fox fi will still work if you root your phone and install exposed framework and motox tether

Audashdriver · Nov 24, 2015

Where can I find a way to root a Verizon s6? The only other thing I read I wasn't instilled with enough confidence to try it.

doogald · Nov 24, 2015

Joshuagoose said:
You need to file a complaint with the fcc. The law is clear as non of the wireless providers can block third party application. According to fcc the public can use thier 4G data any way they would like. Verizon Wireless is breaking the law.

File a complaint if you wish but it won't win. See the faq at http://www.cnet.com/news/what-verizons-fcc-tethering-settlement-means-to-you-faq/ specifically the question about unlimited data plans.

doogald · Nov 24, 2015

Apparently it's working on Verizon again.

http://www.droid-life.com/2015/11/21/foxfi-has-stopped-working-with-verizon/

C1audia · Nov 24, 2015

It's running on mine!

Joshuagoose · Nov 24, 2015

larryweaver said:
Fox fi will still work if you root your phone and install exposed framework and motox tether

Where do you get that?

C1audia said:
It's running on mine!

Do you have unlimited data?

C1audia · Nov 24, 2015

Joshuagoose said:
Where do you get that?

Do you have unlimited data?

Yes.

NewArtDroid · Nov 24, 2015

I have unlimited data but WiFi hotspot not working for me. I have FoxFi 2.17.2.

Unforgiven · Nov 25, 2015

I'll remind folks that there is no place on AndroidForums.com for racial slurs. Thread cleaned, carry on.

Gwynne Bambach · Nov 27, 2015

Just tried FoxFi and it's now working on my Samsung GS5 w/ Verizon unlimited data plan. Yay!!! By the way, I had filed a complaint w/ FCC about it on Nov 23. On Nov 25, Verizon called me to let me know they had received the complaint from the FCC and per the process, they would investigate and would copy me on their reply to the FCC. Not sure if this helped in resolving the FoxFi issue, but would certainly encourage all of us to report issue to FCC if it happens again

Gwynne Bambach · Nov 27, 2015

All, I saw a few updates on internet that FoxFi is working again... I just tried it on my Samsung GS5 w/ Verizon unlimited data plan and YES, it worked!! By the way, I had filed a complaint w/ FCC about it on Nov 23. On Nov 25, Verizon called me to let me know they had received the complaint from the FCC and per the process, they would investigate and would copy me on their reply to the FCC. Not sure if this helped in resolving the FoxFi issue, but would certainly encourage all of us to report issue to FCC if it happens again.

MeDroid · Dec 5, 2015

Hey guys it's true awesome FoxFi is working for me again, it stopped working for about a week. I too have awesome unlimited XLTE Verzion data and loving every minute of it. So awesome thanks Verizon

NewArtDroid · Dec 5, 2015

Could you all please explain what you did to get FoxFi wireless hotspot to work? When I load FoxFi and check to Activate Hotspot, it says it WiFi is not allowed on latest phone system update. I have a Droid Maxx, so would appreciate any tips. Should I uninstall and reinstall FoxFi? I paid for it long time ago.

rbtnt · Dec 9, 2015

Since it does not look like FoxFi will ever work as a hotspot on a Motoroal phone running 4.4 or newer, does anyone know of a wifi hotspot device that can be connected to the USB end of a smartphone tether cable so that FoxFi thinks it is tethered.
Using FoxFi with personal PC and tethered cable works fine with PdaNet installed on PC, but my work PC is locked down so we can not install apps that are not company provided. I can use wifi on work PC.

bkturf · Jan 4, 2016

larryweaver said:
Fox fi will still work if you root your phone and install exposed framework and motox tether

Thanks for that. After I updated to the latest firmware on my Note 4 (T-mobile version used on AT&T), Foxfi gave an error when I tried to run it. I don't want to use the built-in tether since there is no proxy. But Moto X Tether allowed it to work Thanks again.

Heather Williams · Jan 17, 2016

OK heres the deal. I have contacted foxfi they say on their end everything shows it should be working fine. I have a S5 with full version foxfi. Has worked perfectly with the exception of verizon tricks to stop it. Worked awesome one day and then the next it turns on loads up but no one can find it on their devices as a usable network. I have checked to make sure it is not set on hidden I have rebooted my phone and then I even reset it to factory settings. Anyway is this verizon doing? Crazy thing is my husband has a note 3 has foxfi and and it's works perfectly. I can use USB mode but it's aggravating. Wondering is there's a setting that I need to fix.

Heather Williams · Jan 17, 2016

Heather Williams said:
OK heres the deal. I have contacted foxfi they say on their end everything shows it should be working fine. I have a S5 with full version foxfi. Has worked perfectly with the exception of verizon tricks to stop it. Worked awesome one day and then the next it turns on loads up but no one can find it on their devices as a usable network. I have checked to make sure it is not set on hidden I have rebooted my phone and then I even reset it to factory settings. Anyway is this verizon doing? Crazy thing is my husband has a note 3 has foxfi and and it's works perfectly. I can use USB mode but it's aggravating. Wondering is there's a setting that I need to fix.

My husbands phone is a note 4 running on 5.0.1. My phone runs on 5.0

RTW1163 · Jan 31, 2016

Rukbat said:
It means that your carrier (Verizon started it, and I think Sprint is following suit) won't let you run a hotspot unless you pay for a tethering account. Regardless of what you (or FoxFi) do on your phone, the connection simply won't go through if you don't have a tethering account. Since that's done at the carrier's office, it doesn't matter what you or FoxFi do.

Would it appear as if the device (my iPad) connected to the hotspot (my smartphone) but couldn't actually access the Internet? That's what started happening to me a couple of weeks ago. Today I went to the pdanet+ site, downloaded and installed what was available there, and it's working again.

KMR1966 · Feb 11, 2016

Foxfi works just fine in Mobile Hotspot Mode on my Galaxy Note 5 running Lollipop without root.....

rollisoj · Mar 10, 2016

Can anyone confirm that FoxFi works with the latest update from Verizon (PB1) for the S5?

Larry2016 · Mar 16, 2016

Hello all i got foxfi but i dont have unlimited date got 10 gb data what i wanna know is if i use foxfi and go over 10gb will i be charged or not

NewArtDroid · Mar 16, 2016

Oh yes, you'll be charged

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