I just got a new galaxy nexus last night. I want to use it as a hotspot but I don't want to pay extra for it. I saw the stock ICS has that option in the settings but I didn't know if it would automatically sign me up for the extra charges, or if Verizon could just bill me.
If so does anyone have any good hotspot apps that you can use for free?
Posted Dec 29, 2011, 5:52 PM UTC
Wifi Tether is the app I use.
If you click the wifi enabler in settings it checks your account then pops up and says you dont have it with an option to subscribe for $30
Yep root + Wifi Tether is great. Had a home wifi outage the other day and used it!
If you're on verizon, you probably won't be able to get wifi tether from the market (at least I couldn't). But it's also here. This one requires root.
You might also check out EasyTether or PDANet.
Thanks for all the help guys! I appreciate that app, in trying not to root. Also if you search for wifi hotspot USB tether it should show up for like $10, but there is a free trial version and I just tried it and it worked. I'll def try elixir if you have to pay eventually for the one I just tried.
"wifi tether" works. Also, CM9 works with the native tethering settings.
A little secret to get free wifi tether without needing root: download elixir 2 and elixir 2 widgets from the market and create a widget for turning your hotspot on. It bypasses the verizon subscription check and works like a champ. Keep it on the dl :)
I can't seem to set up a widget for hotspot.. Can you walk me through it please?
Sure. Create a 1X1 elixir widget on your home screen. It'll bring up the elixir widget creation screen. Click on the X icon towards the top and select "Wi-Fi AP (Hotspot) toggle". (You can name it whatever. The rest of the choices below it are optional). Click "Create" at the bottom and voila you have the wifi-hotspot widget. Click it once to enable the wifi hotspot. Cheers!
Once active, my "Portable WiFi hotspot" setting shows "Error." I can't get any internet activity once connected from my computer.
Is the error on your phone or on your computer? I've set this up for 4 family members as well as my own with no problems. Do you have a galaxy nexus with verizon? I'll try to help all I can. Feel free to PM me with further info.
Nice tip. Just tested it out with success. Thanks.
can't thank you enough. Works great :) I made one for usb tethering as well, haven't had a chance to use it. But if you know if that works or not let me know. Hoping for the best when I try it tonight at home.