Free Hot Spot/Tethering App. No Modifying needed.

[ZPaul2Fresh8]

ES File Explorer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd

The app I use is mainly for File browsing, but I've noticed with the new version is has the ability to turn on Tethering and by-pass the carrier check (on AT&T at least).

No system file modification needed.

Simply go to:
Menu -> Tools -> Net Manager

 

[geekdadof3]

Downloaded and confirmed it works. This definitely a big plus!

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[ZPaul2Fresh8]

Downloaded and confirmed it works. This definitely a big plus!

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Are you also rooted? I'm not sure if it worked for unrooted devices.

 

[billinaz]

ES File Explorer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd

The app I use is mainly for File browsing, but I've noticed with the new version is has the ability to turn on Tethering and by-pass the carrier check (on AT&T at least).

No system wasnt a net manager in my settings options..... so I uninstalled the ES file explorer I had and then installed this one. I was able to turn on the tethering, and my computer recognized it and it appeared to be running, but I was never able to connect to any webpages.

 

[geekdadof3]

I am not rooted...still worked!

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[MoReNitO303]

NICE!!

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[Faluzure]

Holy crap. it works. I just turned it on, joined my laptop to it and I'm browsing web pages!!

I'm a new customer to AT&T. So... what is the likelihood that they will catch you and do something drastic, like cancel your service or something? I don't have unlimited data, so it's not like I would abuse it.

 

[ZPaul2Fresh8]

Holy crap. it works. I just turned it on, joined my laptop to it and I'm browsing web pages!!

I'm a new customer to AT&T. So... what is the likelihood that they will catch you and do something drastic, like cancel your service or something? I don't have unlimited data, so it's not like I would abuse it.

Chances are low. Extremely low. I've never been notified once on Android. Even if they detect you they are obligated to send you a written warning before they charge you for extra features. I know this from unauthorized tethering on my iPhone.


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[emptylane]

:good:
Just confirmed this works with out the need to root or change any system files.
Thanks

 

[Solariis]

ES File Explorer

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDMsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd

The app I use is mainly for File browsing, but I've noticed with the new version is has the ability to turn on Tethering and by-pass the carrier check (on AT&T at least).

No system file modification needed.

Simply go to:
Menu -> Tools -> Net Manager

I had already installed this app after rooting since I love the File Browsing and the great functionality this app has but I never even noticed this setting. Thanks so much for this post, very helpful! I did hit thanks for you too

 

[Faluzure]

Chances are low. Extremely low. I've never been notified once on Android. Even if they detect you they are obligated to send you a written warning before they charge you for extra features. I know this from unauthorized tethering on my iPhone.


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Thanks sir. it's surprising this works without root.

 

[RAID Xero]

Thanks for sharing! I'm not rooted and it works fine.

 

[KryptosXLayer2]

VERY cool, now they just need to incorporate a widget to turn this sucker on and off quickly without having to fumble through the app and it would be perfect!

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[rusreid]

Awesome!!! Great find.

 

[ejbmvp]

please help my confused mind... the phone comes with an att hotspot app... wouldnt this be the same thing? att doesnt charge to use this app, it just goes against data (at least on my plan).

 

[KryptosXLayer2]

please help my confused mind... the phone comes with an att hotspot app... wouldnt this be the same thing? att doesnt charge to use this app, it just goes against data (at least on my plan).

You're definitely confused, so I'll help.... The ATT Hotspot app is to connect your phone to the wireless hotspot ATT provides for free at various locations so you don't use your data plan

Wireless tethering is to connect another device (laptop, WiFi tablet, another phone, etc) to use your data plan on your phone wirelessly, turning your phone into a router, receiving data and broadcasting an SSID like your WiFi at home / work does

Make sense?

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[ejbmvp]

You're definitely confused, so I'll help.... The ATT Hotspot app is to connect your phone to the wireless hotspot ATT provides for free at various locations so you don't use your data plan

Wireless tethering is to connect another device (laptop, WiFi tablet, another phone, etc) to use your data plan on your phone wirelessly, turning your phone into a router, receiving data and broadcasting an SSID like your WiFi at home / work does

Make sense?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S 4 using the XDA app

your explanation does make sense. But, i use the att mobile hotspot app to connect (tether) my laptop to send out emails on my work email because comcast has blocked port 25, whereas i can still send them out tethering from my phone to laptop.

 

[norbarb]

your explanation does make sense. But, i use the att mobile hotspot app to connect (tether) my laptop to send out emails on my work email because comcast has blocked port 25, whereas i can still send them out tethering from my phone to laptop.

So seems like you must paying for service. This app you using ( stock Mobile Hotspot) dose not work for free with At&t phones if you do not paying for service. I just try and asking me to call 611 for activating tethering.

 

[brojoe11]

Thanks OP. works great here.:good:

 

[ejbmvp]

So seems like you must paying for service. This app you using ( stock Mobile Hotspot) dose not work for free with At&t phones if you do not paying for service. I just try and asking me to call 611 for activating tethering.

hrmmm, i guess i need to figure that out... im new to att, just switched when getting this phone. all i know is i am on their mobile share plan with unlimited talk & text, then we pay for the 4g data plan. so maybe the fee is built into the 4gb share data plan.

edit: yea just did some reading and because i am on a mobile share plan there is no fee. i guess that solves y i was confused to begin with on why the op posted this option for free tethering when i can use the built-in for free to tether.