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[HTC Amaze 4G] nguyendqh:
I didn't delete the MMS one, obviously cause it said MMS.
[HTC Amaze 4G] viper3ez:
ok, what APNs are we deleting here and how do we get to it.

can someone please post an how to?

thank you.
[HTC Amaze 4G] nguyendqh:
It's on page 4 of this thread, post #39.
[HTC Amaze 4G] promaster84:
Hack tethering work great!

Yes this method works just fine. Just make you delete the data APN completely before entering another one. If you don't, you will get that upsell page still.

Also make sure you take out at the bottom were it says APN type: remove "default, supl, admin, hipri"

tethering works great!
[HTC Amaze 4G] harry_m:
Tethering works now with "Wifi Tether".

http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1189#c17

Download the latest beta-version (currently beta7) and check "Routing fix" in app-settings:

http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

It would be great if it could be confirmed working.

Thanks.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jpbp:
I have a different working solution, on my Amaze 4g with ota update, just go into access point settings,. Reset default, then open up tmobile data, under "apn type" erase all (default,hipri,etc) and leave blank, save n it should work,. Has been so far since I got this phone,. (4 days) hope it helps u guys too.
[HTC Amaze 4G] 2sh0rt:
Android Wifi Tether is now working on the Amaze! Thanks to the help of a few key individuals they got it working so far so good! Here is the link to the apk:

http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wifi_tether_v3_1-pre106.apk

It is still experimental, but it definatley works on mine. Make sure you choose Amaze in the device profile. Also you must enable "routing fix" as well.

For more info here is the link to the bug report that got it working:

http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1189&q=amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
does this still work with new ROMs and kernels?

Update - got it working on QuikSense 2.1.2 with faux .006 kernel.
[HTC Amaze 4G] mqutub15:
THANK YOU!

This worked for me!!! I have the HTC Amaze 4G with the most updated software (Software # 1.43.531.3). I am able to connect without being redirected to the T-Mobile Mobile HotSpot page. I do not know what this does in terms of billing but im assuming since nothing was added they cant charge you for it. Let me know your thoughts on this... BUT IT WORKS!!

---------- Post added at 05:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:42 AM ----------

This worked for me!!! I have the HTC Amaze 4G with the most updated software (Software # 1.43.531.3). I am able to connect without being redirected to the T-Mobile Mobile HotSpot page. I do not know what this does in terms of billing but im assuming since nothing was added they cant charge you for it. Let me know your thoughts on this... BUT IT WORKS!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] finaldark:
Everybody: Thanks to 2sh0rt we can now tether. (Well at least I can!)

Barnacle gave me all kinds of problems, APN fix only worked temp. We will see what this does, so far its working great.

I am posting this message through the tether :)

Running beastMOD 2.2 for amaze. This seems to be faster than stock wifi tether, maybe its just me.

Thanks again 2sh0rt!
[HTC Amaze 4G] bladerunner0427:
Do you need to be rooted to use the Android Wi-Fi tether app?
[HTC Amaze 4G] gark1970:
No need to ROOT to get tethering to work and stop getting redirected to the Mobile HotSpot page. All you have to do is delete all tethering APNs.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
Where are the Tethering APNs located? I checked the regular APNs and didn't notice anything.
[HTC Amaze 4G] mikeschevelle:
Not that is really matters since we are all trying to get around the charge, but my store is doing a promo this month, if you get the 5 gig data, you get tethering free. I understand it to be forever too
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
They also have a 10gb too! That's what I have. :D 10 gigs and tethering for $60/month! Can't beat that!
[HTC Amaze 4G] mikeschevelle:
you can if your a TMO employee :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] jjane45:
Tried the instructions on page 4 (deleted old APN and added new APN with just name and APN value), still redirected to T-Mobile page.

Installed the Wifi Tether app from google code, force closes every single time I start it.

Sad, my Samsung Exhibit II worked perfectly but can't get the Amaze to tether, wifi or USB (PdaNet). Windows 7 home premium and BeastMOD 2.2.0. Tips would be greatly appreciated!
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
I also tried page 4 instructions. Didn't work. Just brought me to page that has my amaze router name that I couldn't change along with a password I wouldn't change. My tablet and laptop both connect, but they don't get internet access.

EDIT: I got it working. Deleted old apn after creating new apn, then went to menu>wireless and networks>hotspot settings then personalized router info and I was able to connect successfully with internet access.
[HTC Amaze 4G] JesseMT4G:
Weird, mine works just fine. I mean hotspot anyway. Was using my Kindle Fire off this phone and worked like a champ. Wondering if it is because I have the 5G plan and unlimited everything?

I did call about something else into CS and the guy tried to sell me on the hotspot, so I don't know. Hopefully I don't get charged for it. I haven't ran into any pages saying I need to call to get it to work.

I know I used it religiously with my mytouch4G and I wasn't unlimited with that plan and was never charged extra.

I guess I will find out, lol!
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
My mt4g had no issues with WiFi tethering either...was never charged extra, just throttled after 5gb. I'll play with it more and see if I can get it working
[HTC Amaze 4G] aiwapro:
Just an update; Deleting the Data APN, and creating a new one only with the APN field completed as epc.tmobile.com worked for me. This is the same as what is described earlier. Hotspot and USB tethering work now. As a note, I did have to release and renew on my laptop at first, and I did a flushdns and registerdns along with it. Afterwards, it worked.
[HTC Amaze 4G] chocolatecheese:
I've heard some android devices have an entitlement_check in some database. Does anyone know if this is true on the Amaze?

Thanks all.
[HTC Amaze 4G] daeboe:
You don't need to make a new APN or anything. Just go under your APN. You'll find a username server etc. Make sure the Username and Password and Server fields are empty meaning they show <Not set>. You'll have tethering after that.
[HTC Amaze 4G] aiwapro:
Mine came empty in the username, password, and server fields. I had delete the APN, and create a new one.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Marquis63:
I used apn manager from the market, deleted all the tethering apns, made a new one with internet2.voicestream.com and one with epc.tmo.com hotspot works great on newest OTA no problems
[HTC Amaze 4G] imrazor:
So far this is working well for me w/USB tether...no need for a third party app. Just deleted all data under "APN Type" in the original T-mobile Data APN. Haven't tried pushing >200MB yet though.
[HTC Amaze 4G] AndroidAutobot:
Workingike a charm for me as well =) thanks delivered =)
[HTC Amaze 4G] CoCoGirl886:
Originally I wasn't able to connect at all, but after trying the above tips it worked. But I got an upsell message from Tmobile a couple days ago (I'm guessing maybe I hit the 200mb limit?).

I tried to tether again just now and it is working again. It's not yet a new billing cycle for me. So I'm wondering why it's working. Is the 200mb limit per day or just that I had bad luck that day :confused:? And how can I bypass the message/limit if it comes up again?
[HTC Amaze 4G] AndroidAutobot:
the reason its still working is because, on the 200Mb plan, you're being charged $1.99 per megabite overage. It's 200MB a MONTH. As a professional, Id NEVER recommend anything as scrawny as 200Mb for ANY android phone. You can easily use that amount in a single day much less a month. The 2Gb is only (at the most expensive, variable on your rate plan) $10 more per month. Well worth the extra 1800Mb. Not to mention the fact that the 200Mb doesn't throttle, it just charges you overage. I'd highly recommend dialing #web# to make sure you're not running your bill up to timbucktu because, (especially if you're tethering, and clearly since you've already received the text warning) its extremely likely you're already well past the 200Mb mark. as long as you catch any overage before the end of your billing cycle the 2Gb package can be backdated to the start of your cycle to cover the overage. And w/ the 2, 5 and 10 packages, there is no overage charges (on 200Mb it charges $1.99 per Mb in some cases, older grandfathered versions it doesn't but they changed it about 6 months ago at the very least if not earlier than that). The other options simply throttle your speeds in the event that you hit your limit.

If an actual salesperson recommended the 200Mb to you for an Android phone, I wouldn't honestly trust their advice on anything since they don't seem to have a clear understanding of how much data use is typical of a basic android phone, much less the Amaze ha ha. =)
[HTC Amaze 4G] danski0224:
Stupid question... where is "access point settings"?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
Settings>Wireless & Networks>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names

Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
[HTC Amaze 4G] danski0224:
Aha.

I didn't see it without the sim card installed.
[HTC Amaze 4G] danski0224:
I tried this, and I am getting a "limited or no connectivity" message on my laptop. The signal, according to the laptop, is "excellent".

Same results using this method: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19830765&postcount=70

Loophole closed?

Just for S&G's, I fired up my HTC HD2 running CM7 on the SD card, enabled the hotspot, and I have internet connectivity on the laptop. The SSID is "AndroidAP".
[HTC Amaze 4G] stevedebi:
I had the amaze for a month but returned it. Tethering did not work for me. I thought it might be the new SIM card they made me take with the amaze, but that same card is tethering fine on my HD2.

Sent from my HTC View in LALA land.
[HTC Amaze 4G] danski0224:
If I could return mine, I would. The bluetooth reception is horrible on the Amaze.

The people at the TMO store told me it was my headset, and by the time I got a new one, the exchange period was over.

A new exchanged phone and a few BT headsets later, same problem.
[HTC Amaze 4G] stevedebi:
I used a BT headset without problems at least 3 days a week for three weeks. I don't recall any problems. I was using it just for a hands-free, and not for music playback.
[HTC Amaze 4G] djdanska:
The bluetooth is fine with the bluetooth feature of the onstar i drive.
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
Anyone else confirm that the loophole is closed? That's unfortunate...so then the HTC One S won't be able to go through the same loophole? Sometimes I got the same "limited or no connectivity" message on my laptop with my Defy. But then it was because someone was calling me at the same time I was tethering. Then it went back to normal.

Have you tried it again lately?

Thanks.
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
It depends on the ROM... Stock ROM doesn't appear to have free tethering (rooted or non) but most other ROMs allow free tethering as long as you change song :D

Sent from my HTC Ruby running Android Revolution HD
[HTC Amaze 4G] rasstar:
I get WiFi tethering easily by changing the access point name. This was discussed a long time ago. I have not done any kind of modifications
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
I did that with stock rooted Rom and it didn't work for me actually... I also know it was discussed a long time ago. I've also done that on other roms and phones successfully. It wasn't working. It's not my first day at the forum

Sent from my HTC Amaze running Sense 3.5
[HTC Amaze 4G] rasstar:
It works for me
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Never mind. Idk what I did wrong, but I deleted my newly created GlacierWifi apn and made a new RubyWifi one and now it works... Both said epc.tmobile.com but whatever... It friggin works and I guess that's all that matters

Smh fml and thank you
[HTC Amaze 4G] a.benjamin76:
tether

Just curious has anyone tried rooting their amaze, then installed the wired tether apk from the tytung hd2 builds? he has it as a separate download on his hd2 rom pages. thoughts?
[HTC Amaze 4G] a.benjamin76:
I found a solution for tethering

https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/1Yy1jb9z4TA

works with or without root. I have a nonrooted amaze running ics w sense.
[HTC Amaze 4G] AndroidAutobot:
Confirmed working just fine using the same method I used before ICS. Just delete everything out if the "apn type" field of the T-Mobile data apn. When you hit back to save there's no bullet next to it anymore which makes it look like its no longer active bit it is, and tethering works just fine =) took me all of two minutes to figure it out today. Also tested it on an unrooted Amaze running the update and it works just fine as well =)
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
Will this method work for the One S as well? Has anyone tried it?

Thanks
[HTC Amaze 4G] AndroidAutobot:
I dunno... Let me see...

...CONFIRMED working on the one S. Just create a new apn, named whatever you want, and make the apn field within the new access point elf.t-mobile.com.

This was verified with a one s I currently have access to. Here's a video for one's convenience -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml_6OhVAar4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The screencast itself is done with my amaze but the steps are the same.
[HTC Amaze 4G] bige914:
try this and read instructions for htc user please!

http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

its a very good app give it a go!
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Was also posted 4 pages ago.

And its pointless. You don't need an app to tether. Would you download a speakerphone app when the built in speakerphone feature worked fine? :D

Sent from my HTC Ruby running Sense 3.6
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
thanks for the confirmation!
[HTC Amaze 4G] IronSheik:
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot: Settings>Mobile network>Access Point Names

thx! doing both got it working for me on EnergyROM: ICS 4.0.3 Sense 3.6
[HTC Amaze 4G] evilmansin:
New APN

I hit my 5GB "cap" throttling point 4 days into the bill cycle and they actually called me to make sure everything was ok, the guy had the nerve to ask me what I was doing as less than 1% of T-Mobile customers have done this. This was on 3G on with my Vibrant BTW, average of 5Mbps. Torrenting..

Creating a new APN worked for me without issue.
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Working Flawlessly With no added APNS on Energy RoM w stock look
[HTC Amaze 4G] ramananow:
is it necessary to root to use this method? and update?

thank you for this thread: A Question...

**I have gone through this thread 3 times, as well as links. To clarify, does this method work on an unrooted phone?

and.. here it is, sept. 21, 2012...is it still working for folks?
[HTC Amaze 4G] rasstar:
To get tethering all i did was create a new apn then the hotspot app worked.
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
I created a new apn on the htc one s. however it keeps automatically switching back to the default t-mobile data apn so i get the hotspot message. is it because of my signal?

thanks.
[HTC Amaze 4G] stevedebi:
No offense, and but why don't you ask this on the one s thread? This thread is for the Amaze 4g.
[HTC Amaze 4G] rasstar:
It works on the amaze. One reason I am hanging on to this phone as it works really well for tethering.
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
thanks ill try that forum.
[HTC Amaze 4G] masondoctorjt:
Since no one seems to want to be helpful anymore, I will answer. You have to either edit the original, or after you create the new one, erase the original. And to those complaining about asking in the wrong forum, the reason he asked here is caused a search probably led him here cause a couple pages back they were taking about whether this fix would work on a one s. Come on, be more helpful and less like forum nazis!
[HTC Amaze 4G] stevedebi:
I was being very helpful. The one s is a different phone than the amaze. The only thing worse than no information is bad information. I know nothing about the one s, and would not expect anyone on this forum to know anything definitive about that phone either. He is much more likely to get relevant help over there.

Sent from my HTC View somewhere in LALA land
[HTC Amaze 4G] masondoctorjt:
I apologize. It's just anymore, everyone really gives people a hard time when they ask a question, when they could probably answer it faster than the demeaning reply they give. And no, you did not give a demeaning reply so again I'm sorry I had just read that the same trick works for both amaze and one s, so I figured that's why he asked here.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
Things of this sort seem to be universal with HTC devices, so everyone calm down, I'll admit, I'm a bit lazy to read back beyond this page, for the guy who suggested editing the OP, have you tried contacting the OP to do? If not well nothing we can do unless a mod edits or deletes this thread, which won't happen unless it's necessary, what's the question really about the one s to the other guy? Maybe I can help you, since I've pretty much dealt with both in depth, the amaze more than the one s, but there's no major difference other than hardware from my experience.

With that cleared up, kindly refrain from rude or demeaning replies, if flaming happens, the report button can be very useful.
[HTC Amaze 4G] stevedebi:
No offense taken! The thing is, he was having a problem with his S that I've not heard of with our Amaze.. I fully concur with your comments on people not helping when they easily could. Folks will spend time telling people to search, when the same amount of time would answer the question...
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
so I found out in the One S forum that it is a problem that just came up after the 4.04 update. Amaze owners probably don't have this problem because it has not been officially updated to 4.04.

Thanks for the help though.
[HTC Amaze 4G] kaabob:
Hopefully it doesn't get patched if it ever gets released for the Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] hatlesssandman:
Try the solution masondoctorjt mentioned it may work as it doesn't seem to be a device specific thing (more like a carrier specific issue) and I agree with you masondoctorjt those that really don't know the ins and outs of Android or have recently switched from iphone have a hard time comprehending even how to work with adb (which may come naturally to long time users of android regardless of device) even after reading all the guides in the world. Android lingo is not easy even if one was an expert iphone user but these days less and less people help or redirect to another page usually without even giving a link (such and such has already been asked go "search" it yourself) attitude and this very blatant in amaze forums (I came from nexus one and people were a lot nicer over there and extremely helpful). Hopefully things change for the better and good luck with your issue
[HTC Amaze 4G] cat2115:
change APN as epc.tmobile.com or elf.t-mobile.com for t-mobile htc one s???
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
his method doesn't work. the phone automatically switches you back to the default apn even if you try selecting the new apn. also, the default apn is locked so you cannot delete it.

i don't think it matters what apn it is, the phone will switch to the default apn automatically.

thank guys. foxfi works for now...but you have to keep the screen from turning off or it cuts out.
[HTC Amaze 4G] stevedebi:
Ouch. The screen is a major battery hog. I suppose you could turn the brightness all the way off...

Sent from my HTC View somewhere in LALA land
[HTC Amaze 4G] zarish:
TY, I left the T-Mobile MMS APN and only had to delete the T-Mobile DATA default APN then WiFi Tethering started working for me. Now my Nexus 7 can use my Amaze (stock not even rooted although been temp rooted a few times) for internet on the go. TY.
[HTC Amaze 4G] zjjzh:
Tt's ok for me,thx
[HTC Amaze 4G] cheaplikeafox:
yeah, but since wifi tethering is also a battery hog, I usually plug in the phone when i tether anyway.
[HTC Amaze 4G] hyphydragon:
Was tethering fine for about an hour and then it went to the tmobile page.

been reading xda about how to fix this for half the day now and nothing has worked, about ready to give up on it.

speedrom 7.8 the 4.04 version
[HTC Amaze 4G] 99piotrek:
just wanna give my progress on this topic:

after all apn changes and all suggestions written below by all of YOU guys i can connect all devices like ipad ipod iphone all other android phones....all of them work great...except any pc or laptop,notebook etc.... all websites i try to open redirect me to TMOBILE awful 14.99 per month page except....gmail.com pnc.com capitalone.com...i can even download whatever i want via utorrent but no surfing on the WWW :(!

ANYBODY with the same SYMPTOMS???
[HTC Amaze 4G] xXchrizhurtyXx:
I just use mozzila Firefox and it works. Chrome doesn't work for me
[HTC Amaze 4G] 99piotrek:
for me doesn't matter which browser i use...the same symptoms:(
[HTC Amaze 4G] rasstar:
I have been tethering with the amaze for over a year and all I did was change the apn using stock. That's one thing I love about the amaze and why I am reluctant to get another phone.
[HTC Amaze 4G] KT-82166:
Opera works. The only problem is Amazon doesnt work.
[HTC Amaze 4G] 99piotrek:
u kidding me...that WAS it??????

thanks....opera works perfectly...even Amazon:laugh:
[HTC Amaze 4G] jhenderson81:
I use a user agent in chrome and change the setting profile to safari. BTW safari as a browser works for me to, as well as Maxthon 3, and opera.
[HTC Amaze 4G] iKilla:
I use Opera Clean and Fast!
[HTC Amaze 4G] 99piotrek:
after using Opera for about month i have the same problem again:crying::crying::crying:

ready to give up
[Galaxy S II General] meaxx88:
I bought a new Galaxy s2 this week and I have been really pleased with it, except for one thing: when I want to open the camera app I get the following error( and after the app shuts down): "Warning: camera failed" .

I have already tried a factory reset, but with no results.

Then, after I rooted the phone and installed lightning rom on it in the hope there was a software problem that should be helped. but again no results.

When I for example want to make a video call using skype, it works great with the front facing cam. However when I switch to back camera the screen freezes.

So, I am starting to get the feeling that the problem lies with the hardware.. although I am not sure.

Is there anyone who knows what might be the problem? And if the phone should be sent back?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S II General] Freakgs:
Unfortunately this DOES sound like a hardware error. Your best bet would be to return to stock (and get a jig to reset the binary counter) and send it back to Samsung.
[Galaxy S II General] sxi200:
+1.

Definitely hardware. Send it back.