[Q] USB Tethering

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Has anyone found the Samsung drivers necessary to get the native USB tethering working? I see the drivers mentioned in the user manual, but haven't gotten a hold of them yet...

Manual:

Tethering
Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an external data connection by using the device’s wireless data services and a wired USB connection. Tap USB tethering to activate tethering mode.

Important: If you are using your device for Tethering, you may be prompted for additional drivers. The Samsung Mobile Driver for SPH-D710 contains the ADB, CDMA, & WiMAX drivers that are required for using either Tethering (Phone as a Modem) or development tools.

- Go to SAMSUNG and visit the D710 Product page, where you can navigate to the Download Center to obtain this driver.
- The online FAQ also provide detailed information about this driver.
- A wireless data connection can be done by using the device’s Sprint Hotspot feature.
1. Press > and tap > Wireless and network > Tethering.
2. Tap USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the feature. The USB tethering icon is displayed at the top of your screen.

However at that website, all you can currently download is the manual - no drivers. Any ideas? Anybody know where to get the drivers?

Thanks

There is a 99.9% chance that this is disabled (by Sprint) anyway without using Sprint's $30/mo official method.

Wait for root and modded roms.

Originally Posted by daneurysm

There is a 99.9% chance that this is disabled (by Sprint) anyway without using Sprint's $30/mo official method.

Wait for root and modded roms.

Well with a USB cable plugged in, you can turn the feature on, but the computer doesn't recognize it without the drivers. I'm hoping that's a good sign...

Originally Posted by Nrbelex

Well with a USB cable plugged in, you can turn the feature on, but the computer doesn't recognize it without the drivers. I'm hoping that's a good sign...

I would be thrilled if that were the case. It isn't likely, but, bigger things have been overlooked before.

Please report back with results.

I've got a call in to Samsung tier 3 support and was promised a call back with more info, so I'll keep you apprised.

OP Delivers!

Looks like they put the drivers up. At work right now, but I'll be testing them tonight!

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/do...SPH-D710ZKASPR

Select "Software" next to "Manuals."

Unsurprisingly, it looks like Sprint has disabled USB tethering.

I've installed the drivers, and the computer and phone successfully connect. Once USB tether is enabled, however, the phone will drop both 4G and 3G connections and throw up the following (see attached screenshot):

Error 67: Registration Failure. Your Sprint data service username and/or password may be incorrect. Please try again.

I know the software/ drivers are configured properly because I can pass the internet connection on to the computer when the phone is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.

Really disappointed (but not surprised)...

Anyone tried EasyTether on E4GT?

Originally Posted by 00Soul

Anyone tried EasyTether on E4GT?

Not easytether, but PDANet works.

is it free? and doesn't require root?