[Q] How do you use the hotspot after 4.2 update?

willonuts

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Carrier: Sprint
phone: Samsung Nexus 1.3, My nexus has received the 4.2 update and I cant use my wifi tether to hotspot. I won't stay checked in settings. Does anyone know if there is a to cure for that?
I have rooted my unit already. I have uninstalled wifi tether and reinstalled it.no go still
 

tgeery

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Carrier: Sprint
phone: Samsung Nexus 1.3, My nexus has received the 4.2 update and I cant use my wifi tether to hotspot. I won't stay checked in settings. Does anyone know if there is a to cure for that?
I have rooted my unit already. I have uninstalled wifi tether and reinstalled it.no go still
you either need the customized version of wifi tether or you need to use the built-in tether tool. customized version is kicking around here on the forums, I think I found it over in the CM.1 Nightlies thread myself.
 

Neera

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I'm using "Hotspot Toggle Widget" by Fattin (4.2.2 | Verizon).

The app does not provide hotspot functionality per se. It is a widget to toggle the built-in hotspot on and off. It bypasses the annoying carrier check that checks if you have a tether plan or not.
Great for those of us who are still enjoying grandfathered unlimited data.
The app also does not require root.

Google Play link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fattin.togglewidget.hotspot
 
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willonuts

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Thanks also.

I'm using "Hotspot Toggle Widget" by Fattin (4.2.2 | Verizon).

The app does not provide hotspot functionality per se. It is a widget to toggle the built-in hotspot on and off. It bypasses the annoying carrier check that checks if you have a tether plan or not.
Great for those of us who are still enjoying grandfathered unlimited data.
The app also does not require root.

Google Play link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fattin.togglewidget.hotspot
my carrier-sprint --must have a hook in their version of JB 4.2.1........I am wanting to enjoy my unlimited also like before the individual charges and money came into play... I use to use my G1(HTC Dream) and other Android phones to access the net for what I needed back in the dayzz...I know its possible. I just need the guidance
 

willonuts

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K.... I finally figured it out. I thank you guys for your input. I got Sourcery 5.1 installed and I got my hotspot working with no flaws...my next involved mod is gonna be on a Alps Mid 7 dual sim card unit running 4.04-GSM/FM Transceiver... Im thinking active frequency jumping is what I want my radio to do.. This is the place for it to be done. Ideas ROMs and kernels will be appreciated