[HOW-TO] Tethering Without Root

[adoublearonn]

For those of you waiting patiently eek for root, there is a simple substitute for WiFi Tether that worked on the Note II and some other phones as well. I'm just leaving this here in case someone doesn't know.

1. Go to Settings > More Settings > Mobile Hotspot (don't turn it on, but select it).
2. Press Configure and set your desired hotspot settings.
3. Go to Play Store and download "Hotspot Toggle Widget" by Fattin Hotspot Network. Link.
4. Add widget to home screen.
5. Toggle widget on.
6. Press the Home button to dismiss this annoying, useless popup.
7. Enjoy.

 

[changt34x]

This also works with Foxfi when you get the subscription notification, just click home and tether away.

Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[bossei]

Works like a charm! Thank you...

 

[repsol_23]

I can verify that foxfi works fine on mine also!

Sent from my Note 3

 

[darkhawkff]

Both of these methods work, I just wonder how long until Big Red patches this out.

 

[jmorton10]

Both of these methods work, I just wonder how long until Big Red patches this out.

It has worked forever on the Note2 which kinda surprised me.

 

[snwbrdr852]

Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?

 

[airmaxx23]

Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?

I've been tethering on my unlimited plan for a couple years and have never had an issue. I use around 20GB per month, mostly without tethering, but I do use it.

 

[repsol_23]

I have tethered for years also. My kids and wife use my tether since I am only one with unlimited. I average 20 gb per month and never had any issues.

Sent from my Note 3

 

[adoublearonn]

Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?

I have unlimited and it's working fine. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone getting hassled for using it modestly.

 

[jmboulware]

What is the advantage of doing this instead of just using the native app?

JB

Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

 

[njfoses]

What is the advantage of doing this instead of just using the native app?

JB

Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

People on the older unlimited data plans do not have free tethering included in their plans.

 

[jmorton10]

Any word on doing this with unlimited?
I'm sure it would work, but will Verizon be able to track it somehow?

I'm not sure they really care.

I always kept my usage reasonable, but some douche where I work was DLing torrents at over 100 gigs a month!!

 

[inco9nito99]

So for those on a 4gb/month plan they can use the built-in tethering app and be just fine without incurring any added costs for doing so?

Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk now Free

 

[changt34x]

So for those on a 4gb/month plan they can use the built-in tethering app and be just fine without incurring any added costs for doing so?

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If you are on a not unlimited plan you should already have tethering enabled, so no need to do anything but use the built-in app.

 

[Buddy Revell]

I'm not sure they really care.

I always kept my usage reasonable, but some douche where I work was DLing torrents at over 100 gigs a month!!

Oh, damn 100GB a month? That's nuts. I wonder if there's a cutoff where Verizon starts to become concerned about data use. 20GB? 30GB?

 

[ttreed07]

If you are on a not unlimited plan you should already have tethering enabled, so no need to do anything but use the built-in app.

Actually the only plan you can tether at no extra charge its the share everything. If you are on any other plan, it is not included. Okay

 

[dukins]

Hmm for some reason not working for me. Following directions precisely. Stock rooted. Keeps checking for Verizon subscription.

 

[lsxrx7]

Hmm for some reason not working for me. Following directions precisely. Stock rooted. Keeps checking for Verizon subscription.

yea
I am in the same boat, cant get that to work either

 

[dukins]

yea
I am in the same boat, cant get that to work either

Finally got it to work. I'm tethering now. Even though the verizon subscription pops up, just press the home button. Profit. Thanks op.