Root [AT&T] Free Wi-fi tethering hotspot

[gingersnapgirl]

I have been tethering on my Galaxy S3 AT&T using FoxFi since I got it. However, At&t will be able to detect tethering using FoxFi. I recently received a notice about tethering without a tethering plan, threatened me to alter my unlimited plan to a 5gb w/ tethering plan if continued use. After doing some research, the FoxFi addon on the Google Playstore says that it can mask the user from being detected using FoxFi tethering.

Can anyone confirm this? FoxFi addon helping users go undetected for AT&T on the Galaxy S3???

I have been using FoxFi with the add-on for a while now, and haven't heard a word from at&t

 

[apetersen320]

I have been using FoxFi with the add-on for a while now, and haven't heard a word from at&t

Do I just have to install the Foxfi add-on and start using it or is there another step in order to use it undetected?

 

[gingersnapgirl]

Do I just have to install the Foxfi add-on and start using it or is there another step in order to use it undetected?

You install the add-on and it will add the proxy option to the main app.

 

[rlb4]

You install the add-on and it will add the proxy option to the main app.

Where do we get the add-on from? Do we have to first uninstall the version of foxfi already on the phone?

 

[gingersnapgirl]

Where do we get the add-on from? Do we have to first uninstall the version of foxfi already on the phone?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5mb3hmaS5hZGRvbiJd

and no, you should not have to uninstall

 

[rlb4]

Thanks. Installed it. So if I enable proxy, AT&T will not be able to tell that I am tethering? What does "set the Proxy Server address of my computer browser to 0.0.0.0 port 8000" mean and how do I do it?

 

[gingersnapgirl]

Thanks. Installed it. So if I enable proxy, AT&T will not be able to tell that I am tethering? What does "set the Proxy Server address of my computer browser to 0.0.0.0 port 8000" mean and how do I do it?

I've been using it for several months and have not heard a peep from AT&T about it, so I assume they don't know I'm using it. As far as the proxy server address, I'm not sure, because I only use it for my Nexus 7 which allows me to set that in the wi-fi connection settings.

 

[sjamie]

I have been using FoxFi with the add-on for a while now, and haven't heard a word from at&t

Just for clarification, tethering with foxfi still counts against your data plan?

 

[Guv]

WOW...I am brand new here and brand new to the S3.
Just downloaded FoxFi and if it continues to work undetected, it would be awesome.
Thanks guys!

 

[R0llTide]

Just for clarification, tethering with foxfi still counts against your data plan?

Yes. From the play store - "FoxFi usage is covered under the same phone data plan you have and no tether plan needed." So if you have a capped plan you have have to watch your usage to make sure that you do not go over.

 

[sugarspunz]

can someone post a link where to get this app now?

 

[Guv]

can someone post a link where to get this app now?

This is the way I was told AT&T users had to go and it worked for me.
I assume it would be a work around for other carriers also.
I apologize for not giving credit where credit is due but I cannot find the original poster who posted this:

Link====> FoxFi Installer

How to install FoxFi if your carrier has removed it from Play Store:
1. Make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked in phone Settings (under Applications or Developer).

2. Uninstall the existing version of FoxFi if you already have it. 3. Tap on the following links to download the apk file for FoxFi.

4. From phone notifications select the downloaded file. This will install the latest FoxFi.

 

[Thechidz]

the new app to use is Portable Wifi HotSpot. Its better than foxfi cuz it's free and works through the native hotspot function. It connects faster and is more stable

 

[sugarspunz]

This is the way I was told AT&T users had to go and it worked for me.
I assume it would be a work around for other carriers also.
I apologize for not giving credit where credit is due but I cannot find the original poster who posted this:

Link====> FoxFi Installer

How to install FoxFi if your carrier has removed it from Play Store:
1. Make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked in phone Settings (under Applications or Developer).

2. Uninstall the existing version of FoxFi if you already have it. 3. Tap on the following links to download the apk file for FoxFi.

4. From phone notifications select the downloaded file. This will install the latest FoxFi.

Thank you.

i dont quite understand how to do #1? i dont see anything under Developer Options or Application Manager that says anything about "unknown sources"

am i not looking in the right place?

 

[gingersnapgirl]

Thank you.

i dont quite understand how to do #1? i dont see anything under Developer Options or Application Manager that says anything about "unknown sources"

am i not looking in the right place?

it's actually in the Security options

 

[sugarspunz]

it's actually in the Security options

Thank you

actually how do install the .apk? i have never done this.

 

[gingersnapgirl]

Thank you

actually how do install the .apk? i have never done this.

once you download it to your phone (from the provided link, best to open it from the phone's browser), open it and it will prompt you to install it. I usually upload to dropbox and install from there.

 

[Thechidz]

the new app to use is Portable Wifi HotSpot. Its better than foxfi cuz it's free and works through the native hotspot function. It connects faster and is more stable

welp my experiment with Portable Wifi Hotspot is over. I can confirm that Foxfi works MUCH better. I can't prove it but I think Verizon may have plugged some hole to handicap portable wifi hotspot because I was using it for a few days and it was working fine until I got a verizon carrier update a few days ago and portable wifi hotspot started working like crap. Foxfi is still working great though so I'm going to bite the bullet and just purchase the full version