[Verizon] Why isn't my laptop detecting Hotspot Apps for rooted phones.

[HuskerDude]

Hello,

I rooted my phone in order to use Hotspot Apps for rooted phones, the funny things is that none of them work. None of them are detected by my laptop. Other apps that don't require rooting do work however, like Foxfi. The only reason I'm trying to use Hotspot Apps for rooted phones is to connect to my Xbox.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Tim K]

Not sure about the GSM version, but I know the 4.2 update broke most tethering apps on my Verizon version. I ended up having to install some kind of patch to get mine working.

 

[HuskerDude]

Not sure about the GSM version, but I know the 4.2 update broke most tethering apps on my Verizon version. I ended up having to install some kind of patch to get mine working.

I have the Verizon version as well, which patch did you install?
Thanks.

 

[Tim K]

Goo.im Downloads - Downloading Verizon_JRO03O-NativeTethering.zip

Basically, it just removes the step where your phone checks to see if you have a tethering plan with VZW.

Native Tethering
- Removes the native tethering check
- Replaces /system/framework/framework-res.apk
- Removes /system/app/SPG.apk

Been using it since March with no problems.

 

[HuskerDude]

Goo.im Downloads - Downloading Verizon_JRO03O-NativeTethering.zip

Basically, it just removes the step where your phone checks to see if you have a tethering plan with VZW.



Been using it since March with no problems.

Just got your reply. How does it work, should I just copy and paste to my phone?

Thanks

 

[txrose72]

I use the Hotspot Toggle Widget by Fattin from the Play Store on my 4.2.2 non-rooted Verizon GN. Has worked dependably for me. VZW allows tethering without penalty or extra charges due to an agreement forced upon them by the FCC when they acquired some of their LTE spectrum.

 

[Tim K]

I use the Hotspot Toggle Widget by Fattin from the Play Store on my 4.2.2 non-rooted Verizon GN. Has worked dependably for me. VZW allows tethering without penalty or extra charges due to an agreement forced upon them by the FCC when they acquired some of their LTE spectrum.

That is true if you are on Tiered Data. If you are still running unlimited they don't have to allow tethering.

 

[Tim K]

Just got your reply. How does it work, should I just copy and paste to my phone?

Thanks

You'll have to install the zip file. You can do so using a file manager like Estrongs file manager or through a custom recovery like clockwork.

 

[HuskerDude]

You'll have to install the zip file. You can do so using a file manager like Estrongs file manager or through a custom recovery like clockwork.

I downloaded the zip and used ASTRO File Manager, I clicked on everything but nothing happens. It says Action not Found, when I try to install the APK it tells me that it could not be Installed. Hm would I need to go through custom recovery?

There are also multiple files, which one goes first?
Thanks again.

 

[HuskerDude]

I use the Hotspot Toggle Widget by Fattin from the Play Store on my 4.2.2 non-rooted Verizon GN. Has worked dependably for me. VZW allows tethering without penalty or extra charges due to an agreement forced upon them by the FCC when they acquired some of their LTE spectrum.

Have you tried connecting an Xbox 360? I can use different Hotspot Apps to connect about everything in my house except for my Xbox and Vita.

 

[txrose72]

That is true if you are on Tiered Data. If you are still running unlimited they don't have to allow tethering.

You are absolutely correct. I should have qualified my statement. Thanks for adding that.

 

[Tim K]

I downloaded the zip and used ASTRO File Manager, I clicked on everything but nothing happens. It says Action not Found, when I try to install the APK it tells me that it could not be Installed. Hm would I need to go through custom recovery?

There are also multiple files, which one goes first?
Thanks again.

Sorry. I wasn't paying attention to the file type.... if it is a zip file you need to install it through recovery. If you are using clockwork, reboot to recovery and then choose "install zip from sdcard"