How to Disable Modem Tracking

[echap10613]

I once read how to disable the tracking as your phone as a modem. I used pdanet and got caught by Sprint for an extra 35 dollars. Did not download any huge files just email and surfing for a couple of weeks while out of town. UI read that their is a registry edit that you can change so your carrier can't tell that you are using the phone as a modem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I used the service fine on my treo 700wx but when I switched to the mogul I got caught.

[luv2chill]

You should double-check that you have a data plan on your account. Sprint can't detect tethering via PDANet.

[echap10613]

I do have the unlimited data plan

[wandrerx]

I believe that there is a post in PPCGeeks about deleting a registry link for IS and that getting rid of at least the old connection error. Not so sure about tracking just yet... I haven't kept up with it as I haven't needed to tether just yet.

[kmartburrito]

try this:

go to

\\\registry\HKLM\SOFTWARE\OEM\WModem\
and change these all to a value of zero. They will probably each be set to 1.
CheckProfile
Multi-NAI
WModemDUN

Then you can choose Phone as Modem as your default connection. This will also enable to to use Internet Sharing with your laptop or desktop.

One caveat however, and I am not sure why this happens, but sometimes you can get the error 67 registration failure message from sprint when using this to connect to a laptop. I would HIGHLY suggest getting a good backup software such as Sprite Backup or another one someone could suggest before using this with your laptop. I have found that if that situation does occur, you'll either have to restore your backup, or (if you didn't back up) hard reset your phone if you ever want to have an internet connection again. Something seems to lock up for good when that happens.

So, that aside, I get faster speeds than before using PAM as my normal everyday connection. I rarely connect my phone to my laptop, so I rarely have to restore a backup. I have noticed that I can connect to my laptop without ANY third party software (unless you count the internet sharing app as 3rd party.)

Here's how it works for me, I usually follow this routine when connecting to my laptop:

1) make a backup
2) connect my phone to the pc (ENSURE THE PC HAS NO INTERNET ACCESS)
3) activesync, or WMDC if you have Vista
4) start Pocket Internet Explorer on your Mogul so your connection to Sprint occurs.
5) Once the home page loads (mine's XDA :)) you can then open the Internet Sharing application.
6) Once in the Internet Sharing application, choose USB for the PC Connection in the drop down box
7) Choose Phone as Modem as the Network Connection from the drop down box.
8) Hit Connect in the bottom left hand corner (or hit the left softkey)
9) Your laptop will do the rest and you will have the Internet at your fingertips in no time. Enjoy!

[defaultdotxbe]

under connection settings, and manage exisiting connections there are 2 options, "Sprint PCS" and "Phone As A Modem" i changed mine from auto pick to always use Sprint PCS (not sure what they has to do with anything as they both dial the same number)

regardless, i dont think sprint even lets you use PAM if you dont have the tethering plan (unless you use something like pdanet) and if they did decide to charge you for it im sure theyd hit you for more than 35 dollars, considering the tethering plan is additional 40 a month in the first place

[hunterdg]

before any more BS goes flying, i'd suggest everyone go check out the 'Debunking the multi-nai hack' on PPCGeeks.com READ THE WHOLE POST! the good stuff is in the middle... member luv2chill has graciously provided us the single step necessary to prevent the 'Internet Sharing' app from detecting tethering.

can we please make a sticky about this so the less-informed don't have to wade through the tons of useless opinions and crap and mis-information? I'd be willing to write a definitve guide if it would be sticky'd!!

[steb0ne]

I have used PDANet for several months and have not been charged. I surf the web, stream videos, all day while at work. No charges yet.

[kmartburrito]

before any more BS goes flying, i'd suggest everyone go check out the 'Debunking the multi-nai hack' on PPCGeeks.com READ THE WHOLE POST! the good stuff is in the middle... member luv2chill has graciously provided us the single step necessary to prevent the 'Internet Sharing' app from detecting tethering.

can we please make a sticky about this so the less-informed don't have to wade through the tons of useless opinions and crap and mis-information? I'd be willing to write a definitve guide if it would be sticky'd!!

If you're referring to me posting crap I don't know about, I DONT have a tethering plan, and have used this method since I got the mogul a long time ago. I have yet to be charged by sprint. Have you tried this yourself to see if it's 'crap?'

Please if you know the single step to allow internet sharing to work, please post it. Also, being a D!CK doesn't get you very far here.

[hunterdg]

I have used PDANet for several months and have not been charged. I surf the web, stream videos, all day while at work. No charges yet.

pdanet is NOT necessary.

tethering (via Internet Sharing, NOT MODEM) works (with a small hack), straight out of the box,..
see the PPCpost i referred to

[hunterdg]

If you're referring to me posting crap I don't know about, I DONT have a tethering plan, and have used this method since I got the mogul a long time ago. I have yet to be charged by sprint. Have you tried this yourself to see if it's 'crap?'

Please if you know the single step to allow internet sharing to work, please post it. Also, being a D!CK doesn't get you very far here.

the reg hack that you refer to:
\\\registry\HKLM\SOFTWARE\OEM\WModem\
and change these all to a value of zero. They will probably each be set to 1.
CheckProfile
Multi-NAI
WModemDUN

doesn't accomplish squat.
you could delete the whole 'wmodem' key and see no difference (to all, i do NOT suggest doing this unless you know what you're doing)

the two connections in the 'Sprint' profile..
'Sprint PCS' and 'Phone as Modem' differ only in the name. they both accomplish the EXACT same thing, specifically, dial #777, enter blank username/pword/domain.

you could delete them and create your own connection that dials #777 and see no difference at all (to all, i do NOT suggest doing this unless you know what you're doing)


see the post i referred to.. In it i explain the reason for your intermittent error 67.


p.s. the 'crap' comment was not aimed at you specifically, but rather everyone who has posted their 'thoughts'

i.e., you posted your fix, but yet you admit you get recurrent intermittent error 67's.... THUS your 'FIX' does not work.. why post it?

[ScottC]

First time I tethered I got the error 67, and it didn't go away. Apparently the system Sprint uses to assing your device/connection a username and password doesn't always sync right.

I created a vision username/password on the Sprint website and use that for my connection, and removed the "guardian" application to prevent it from messing up the connection. Since then all has been fine.

[kmartburrito]

the reg hack that you refer to:
\\\registry\HKLM\SOFTWARE\OEM\WModem\
and change these all to a value of zero. They will probably each be set to 1.
CheckProfile
Multi-NAI
WModemDUN

doesn't accomplish squat.
you could delete the whole 'wmodem' key and see no difference (to all, i do NOT suggest doing this unless you know what you're doing)

the two connections in the 'Sprint' profile..
'Sprint PCS' and 'Phone as Modem' differ only in the name. they both accomplish the EXACT same thing, specifically, dial #777, enter blank username/pword/domain.

you could delete them and create your own connection that dials #777 and see no difference at all (to all, i do NOT suggest doing this unless you know what you're doing)


see the post i referred to.. In it i explain the reason for your intermittent error 67.


p.s. the 'crap' comment was not aimed at you specifically, but rather everyone who has posted their 'thoughts'

i.e., you posted your fix, but yet you admit you get recurrent intermittent error 67's.... THUS your 'FIX' does not work.. why post it?

Sorry for any confusion. Thanks for posting that link, I'll check it out.

my 'FIX' works to a T when I follow it correctly. It allows me to tether without any charges and without PDANet. That's the reason I posted it.

[primenall]

It's all so simple.... You must have Activesync installed on the PC for the needed drivers, then just plug the usb into PC/laptop and not the phone yet.

1. Simply Open IE on Titan to start Data link (Or to eliminate this step Do luv2chill's Reg Edit)
2. Open Internet sharing and hit connect
3. Plug usb into Titan


Always hit disconnect on Titan Before unplugging (unless you did Luv2chill's edit, recommended)

Leave settings in IS to Sprint PCS not PAM or they can tell.

[kmartburrito]

Here's the post on PPCGeeks.com that hunterdg was referring to:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9418&highlight=Debunking+the+multi-nai+hack&page=1

Read it through entirely to get some more info on how this works. It was enlightening, thank you both hunterdg and luv2chill for your research.

you simply have to delete the registry key at

HKLM\Comm\Internet Sharing
"Extension"="rilphone.dll"

[hay112]

in for answer on this, i just switched over to sprint and have been very hesistant to use the internet sharing app

[hohnan]

in for answer on this, i just switched over to sprint and have been very hesistant to use the internet sharing app

It is as simple as burrito is saying. Delete that registry entry and it will work. I plug my phone into the pc, cancel Activesync connection, hit Internet Sharing and wa-la tethered Mogul. Make sure you don't spike your usage as some have said this may tip Sprint off. You also might want an unlimited data plan, SERO is great.

[hay112]

It is as simple as burrito is saying. Delete that registry entry and it will work. I plug my phone into the pc, cancel Activesync connection, hit Internet Sharing and wa-la tethered Mogul. Make sure you don't spike your usage as some have said this may tip Sprint off. You also might want an unlimited data plan, SERO is great.

cool beans, thank u sir

[hunterdg]

Leave settings in IS to Sprint PCS not PAM or they can tell.


this is INCORRECT

[stevenewjersey]

I could be mistaken but I swear the latest version of WMwifirouter fixes the reg for you so that wont happen.

[phatstud]

Great thread, thanks for the info.