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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wilsonium:
I use mine all the time...

McD's, 7-11, CVS and even Whole Foods. There's an app for MC Paypass locations and I've found everywhere that's on the list generally accepts them. I have to agree with it being limited. Google Wallet needs to stop treating this like a hobby and add cards other than Citibank. GW needs to mature a lot before ISIS or even Apple arrives on the scene.

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LOL... I've heard the clerks tell people they can't use credit cards. I just ambush them and hit the terminal with my phone and if they ever say anything I can just show them the pic of the GW Prepaid and point at the "DEBIT" in the graphic. After all I can't control how their POS terminal processes it and by the time they notice it's too late.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thos25:
clearly you aren't on food stamps or you would know how to work those angles. Lol.

And, I was being sarcastic about everything I said. just to make sure everyone knows. But you can bet that someone will figure out how to link their food stamps to this. Here in Illinois food stamps are on a debit card called "Illinois link". And like most states, there are people who use them that know how to work the system to get all sorts of crazy stuff.

This morning I was at the gas station behind a guy who used his link to buy candy and soda not just for him but for his buddy too. Wearing 200 Jordans, gold chains, about 250 worth of clothes on, a gold grill, and diamonds in his ears. Talking on an iphone 4 the whole time. Then watched him get into his relatively new Lincoln Navigator with 20+" wheels. Then I had the privilege of following him on my way to work. His stereo booming the two blocks until he pulled into the govt housing authority homes, where I wouldn't be surprised if he lived.

So...I guess that probably contributed to my sarcasm this morning.

At any rate, won't be surprised if food stamps are on Nfc within a year or two.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Hate to say it, but that is a way for nfc to get a big push. Otoh, nfc is usually in high end phones, even subsidized ones so the other side of the equation is "dafuq?"

let it be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bozzykid:
They would love to but if you don't have cooperation, then it can't happen. Too many of those companies are trying to compete with GW so they will not allow it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fatttire:
I work with the side of providing free services to some of those people and the best part is a fair number of them tend to be the most demanding and presumptuous people I've met... just plain rude. Not sure what it is about paying for something that makes you nicer. Maybe we just don't appreciate something as much if its free. This doesn't apply to everyone but I see it often enough that it bugs me. Okay I'm done with my rant haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thos25:
I hear ya. I used to live directly across from govt projects. I would always see aarons and rent a center trucks there dropping off big screen TV's. I even see several 50"+ televisions on the trash curb. Aside from that it wasn't a horrible place to live. if you don't mind loud music, large groups of 50+ people fighting with everything from broom sticks to tire irons, and weekly shootings that is.

But yeah. My sister is a cashier @ Walmart a and says a large portion of the people are rude. I've seen it myself standing in line behind many of them.

And don't get me wrong. A good deal of those people are in legitimate need of assistance. They are grateful for the help and do what they can to become self sufficient as time goes on.

But a significant portion of the people are not deserving, are rude, dishonest, and generally don't deserve anything they get.

and as for the comment about how putting food stamps on these devices would probably drive Google wallet. It probably would. And even though it is only on high end phones, you can bet your bottom dollar that a lot of people on welfare have high end phones.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drvijayanand:
Hi

can anyone help me with this problem.

Every time i unlock the tab(when it wakes up from sleep) it freezes, the screen doesnt respond for about 10 seconds, after that it works normally. Interesting fact is that this problem is not there when tab is on charging.

I am running MIUI XJ 2.3.10

But the problem is consistent with all the roms: stock, ics, boca.. all.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obahmood:
Are you using something to overclock or underclock, or undervolt your tablet CPU?

For example, there are some people who use profiles with SetCPU. They define that whenever their screen goes off, the CPU goes to a minimum 100 MHz. Which slows it down and then the tab takes its sweet time to get back on, since it's on slow speed.

Dont know much about MIUI but maybe they have CPU settings built in or something. If you dont use any overclocking, install setcpu, select minimum 100 maximum 1000 and select ondemand governor. Share results here. Dont select or enable any profile setting etc.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drvijayanand:
tried what u said with set cpu. still didnt help..

finally after lot of searching got an app called soft lock.

now my tab wakes up instantly without any freeze..

but have to check how much battery drains becaus this app probably disables deep sleep

thank u for ur reply :)
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drvijayanand:
tried what u said with set cpu. still didnt help..

finally after lot of searching got an app called soft lock.

now my tab wakes up instantly without any freeze..

but have to check how much battery drains becaus this app probably disables deep sleep

thank u for ur reply
[Defy Themes and Apps] jayanth1255:
Look at this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622615

This is so Awesome in am using in ICS 4.0.4 hope you like it.. There are lot of themes in this launcher.

Look at the screen shots : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8cbrsa9mezgf7ah/ezEUp_PVef
[Defy Themes and Apps] baba7444:
tried your apk on pikachu rom , it gave me parsing error.
[Defy Themes and Apps] bravouno:
I'm using it now, I believe its still in a beta form or something. When you lock the phone you actually have to unlock it twice because it still gives you the both lock screens. But the op is in the general section
[Defy Themes and Apps] jayanth1255:
Yes sometimes unlock twice but i feel this is the best i seen till now.. I uninstalled Apex launcher.. Its actually for non MIUI roms.

It only supports of ICS 4.0 roms..

Look at this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622615

@Baba this is for CM7 and others (MIUI Launcher) :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1220695

I tried this too but i dint liked it compared to above ICS MIUI Home Launcher..

Hope you guys liked it :D:D:D:D:D
[Defy Themes and Apps] skeevydude:
That's because you have two lockscreens enabled. Either disable the CM9 lockscreen (settings/security/lockscreen) or disable MiHome Lockscreen (in MiHome settings). Other than that, it works great on CM9---Moto Bravo Quarx CM9 2012\05\06.
[Defy Themes and Apps] Gabenoid:
I think its a nice launcher.
[Defy Themes and Apps] jayanth1255:
Now i am getting only one lock i dont know how it..

In MIUI launcher activate one key locker or check only miui locker .. Hope this resolve.. Starting i unlock double time now i doing only 1 time..

Still not resolved uninstall and re install.. Hope this helps..
[Defy Themes and Apps] jayanth1255:
Yes it is smooth, simple and beautiful..
[Defy Themes and Apps] mja711:
still love go launcher....

this one is ok .... but i don't see the big advantage :)
[HTC One S] josehp603:
I just got the One S, I'm trying to use the tethering function but when I connect a device it forwards me to a Smartphone Mobile Hotspot Screen and a link to buy the service. I tried uninstallen the Mobile Hotspot app but its still shows the same ****. Does anyone know what to do to enable tethering on a One S from T mobile?
[HTC One S] pbelcomp:
I think you need to add the $15 tethering package from T-Mobile.

I can connect my G2x without it but not my laptop.
[HTC One S] dc211:
Currently the only way I know of to get tethering working without paying for it is to root the phone. Then download wifi tethering for root users. Goto setting and set the device to "Generic ICS" and enable routing fix.
[HTC One S] nickmv:
Doesnt work. I tried, followed those settings, and the phone never shows up, either as a device or an AP.
[HTC One S] majalo:
Have you rooted?

While I haven't used wifi tether for root, I have successfully used Open Garden WiFi Tether and with my root privileges it works great.
[HTC One S] dc211:
I assure you it works. My current rom is just a rooted TMOUS build. This screen shot is my touchpad tethered to the One S as of a few minutes ago.

I'm on the $20 preferred android data plan which doesn't allow tethering. I can provide a screen shot of that also if you would like.

Try it with or without the routing fix.
[HTC One S] josehp603:
Thanks, it did worked for me, using opengarden, strangely my iPad was able to connect, but not another android phone, it didn't see the connection.
[HTC One S] edscholl:
I suspect the phone requires infrastructure mode for wireless whereas the app is providing a peer to peer connection.
[HTC One S] cheaplikeafox:
Has anyone tried the non-rooted route for tethering?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1332627

This thread says changing the APN will work for the Amaze. I would think it would work for the One S but I don't have it to try that yet. Anyone want to test this method and see if it works?

Thanks.

Update: looks like it does work on the One S too according to this post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25633847&postcount=112
[HTC One S] TrueGenome:
Roundabout

While I don't understand the technical aspects of tethering a phone, I stumbled upon it when I installed CM7 on my HTC Glacier. Since it was located in the settings area of the phone, I assume that it was the official implementation by Google which was removed via carrier and put back by the great folks at CM. While it may seem the most tedious, if you can find a custom ROM that supports it out of the box then it'll be free (in regards that your carrier won't charge an additional fee as long as you stay within your original data allotment) and it'll probably be the most elegant and stable solution.
[HTC One S] underdog378:
Also of note, is that if you tether the round about way, it might work for awhile, but eventually you'll start getting redirected to a T-Mobile page to sign up for a tethering service. You need to change the user agent string in your browser to show that you're using a phone.
[HTC One S] mcaslan:
Think it sthe SIM

I think the microSIM APN section is locked. I would love if someone who understands the new SIM can explain.

I have the Amaze and was able to edit the APN's on it. But not on this One S and the new Micro SIM.
[HTC One S] joshnichols189:
Don't think it has anything to do with the micro sim. My micro sim is just my old sim cut down.
[HTC One S] CzarDestructo:
Worked perfectly for me. Thanks!
[HTC One S] seangprice:
I'm on the 20 dollar android prefered plan and changing the apn allows me to tether for free. I've created a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in.
[HTC One S] tuner652:
Thank you sir!!!!!

worked like a charm, i suggest you post it on a new threat so more people know. created an account just to say thanks again!:):D
[HTC One S] xflatlinex:
None of the above is working for me..I have my phone rooted..I have tried Open Garden, wifi teather for root, Barnacle...nothing.. my mac sees the AP but connects and I cannot go to any sites...anyone having any success, please post what you did.

Thanks
[HTC One S] seangotti79:
Not sure what fields to enter this info i clearly see apn name but where do i enter ". epc.tmobile.com"
[HTC One S] BerMM:
This isn't working for me, both stock APNs were already set to epc.tmobile.com and I still get the redirect to purchase the $14.99 addon. I don't understand this because my previous Defy and HD2 had no problem sharing thier connection using stock apps on non rooted roms and my data plan wasn't changed when I got the One S. (I'm on the $20 2gb unlimited plus plan).

Figures that this would pop up after they bought my old phone. Given that they claim not to be able to return it, all they can do to put me back to where I was is setup the tethering addon with a corresponding monthly credit. Tech support opens in 3 hours, though I doubt I'll have much luck without loudly complaining at one of their busier corporate stores.

Way to go Tmo!!!!
[HTC One S] xflatlinex:
Are you creating a new apn then selecting it? Then run the tethering app.

Sent from my One S.
[HTC One S] BerMM:
No, I assumed that simply creating a new profile with the same APN wouldn't make much difference. Guess it does. Still can't figure out why though.

So now the question is do I use this trick for as long as it lasts, push tmo for the free hotspot addon, or push them for the 5GB + hotspot for $35 deal? I'm happiest with the second option since I only use about 500MB, but I can't see paying more than the next guy for the same thing.

Thanks for the workaround!
[HTC One S] Stroid01:
WARNING: This will break your MMS ability, although you fix the tether you will not be able to receive or send any MMS while using the non-defualt APN. We need to figure out what goes in the MMS proxy portion of it so when you create a new APN it does not break MMS.
[HTC One S] icecicle04:
sent pics today and received some yesterday so your statement is false ! sir.
[HTC One S] Stroid01:
damnit i quoted the wrong post..i was referring to the post saying to simply create a new apn named tether and entered these values. epc.tmobile.com and nothing else filled in this will break mms. using the wifi tether app and changing to ICS Generic and mms enable will work without breaking mms. I had used the previous method which did make my tether work but broke mms in and out bound because if you look at the default APN you can see the details for the mms, had to reset apn to default to allow my message to sync in/out. Hopefully im not speaking to generically but you could test it yourself by creating a new apn and send a test mms to your own phone number (naturally disabling any 3rd party app tether). My results can be repeated over and over the exact same.

My bad about the mis-quote.
[HTC One S] y2k1ltd:
Just a heads up, T-Mobile is cracking down and forwarding website to upsell page regardless of device. I've used my rooted One S and galaxy nexus(rooted) and both devices got the upsell page today, whereas yesterday I was able to tether without issue.

Sent from my One S
[HTC One S] icecicle04:
yea i got a text today telling me to upgrade to it but i just disregarded it and kept going and it kept working . . i know in one post someone said they got the page using chrome but nothing in safari and stuff like that too
[HTC One S] MadJoe:
For those of you wondering where things go, the first two lines are all you fill in.

Name, and then APN.

Then save and select it (it should be the only one without a tiny lock icon, and it should have the blue dot next to it).
[HTC One S] icecicle:
just a little update .. it won't let me surf on google chrome anymore but my safari works fine? don't really know how that happened but yea
[HTC One S] cirian75:
slightly off topic.

But how stable is the One S WiFi Tether?

I ask cause I use my phone as my PC's internet connection.
[HTC One S] archie53:
As long as my signal holds it works perfect.
[HTC One S] cheaplikeafox:
weird. i had tried this the other day and it had worked. However, now it keeps automatically switching back to the default t-mobile data apn so i get the hotspot message. It keeps saying connection failed when i try to connect to the apn that I made. is it because of my signal? When it worked earlier I was at a different location.

thanks.
[HTC One S] rramey23:
I just noticed this as well. It has to be the update that just went out. My Foxfi isn't working either. Any thoughts anyone?
[HTC One S] Ready2Mosh:
Foxfi will work as long as screen is on, once it turns of so does data. The weird thing is music keeps streaming just fine.
[HTC One S] rramey23:
Interesting observation. This does indeed work. By Music do you mean Iheartradio/slacker etc or music played from the Google Play servers? I ask because when you play it off your google account, it downloads the song in advance, iHeartradio is actually streamed though.
[HTC One S] Ready2Mosh:
Google play music, but it doesn't download 45 minutes of music on advance. I know this because I have a data tracking app. Say I start streaming my music, the app shows x MB screen shuts off and when I turn it back on again after a period of time it shows about 150MB more for that time, all while screen is off. Use watchdog and you'll see what I'm talking about. And that will all be from music while screen is off.
[HTC One S] horr1blek1tten:
Foxfi does work u just have to download the foxfi add on also
[HTC One S] Ready2Mosh:
even with that once the screen shuts off no more data passes until you turn the screen back on with the newest update 4.04. Sucks until a workaround is figured out.

This actually had me thinking, since google play music is running before the screen shuts off and it constantly draws data, maybe thats why it stays active even when the screen is off. So I am going to have to test this theory by loading a huge webpage on the tethered device to see if you need a constant demand for data for tethering to keep working, I suppose I could just a youtube video.

Edit: My theory panned out and may lead to a fix. This is what I did

1) Turn on FoxFi an make sure screen doesn't time out

2} Tether my Asus Infinity to it making sure the phone screen doesn't time out

3) Start a long youtube video using the youtube app, I tried a 7 minute one.

4) Turn screen off on the phone and I was able to watch the whole video while tethered to my one s

My conclusion is if there is a constant data draw the tether will keep working even when screen is off. So they have enabled a rapid cutoff of wifi if your screen shuts off with no data draw, if there is a draw the data will keep flowing.

Test it out for yourself and share your results, off to try netflix.

Edit 2: Further testing confirms this on my device, This time I used netflix streamed dark of the moon and it continued to allow the tether to work. I dont want to burn my months data out testing this so we need a few more people to try this.
[HTC One S] cheaplikeafox:
I wasn't using foxfi, just the built in wifi hotspot. I thought I had tried using wifi hotspot after the update and it had worked, but maybe i was wrong. So the new update disables the ability to create a new apn that can be used?
[HTC One S] rvdangel630:
This is weird but I upgraded to the truly unlimited data plan and I use the stock tether app and it works just fine . I'm on trickdroid 7.1.
[HTC One S] fmedrano1977:
You'll get a push message eventually

T-MobileUS HTC One S running Stock Rooted 2.21.
[HTC One S] rramey23:
I see. I tried using the built in with a new APN and it switched back on me too. Looks like we aren't able to do that anymore. Foxfi seems to work fine so long as you don't let the screen sleep.
[HTC One S] cheaplikeafox:
yeah...I guess the only way to use foxfi consistently is to just keep your phone plugged in and have the setting to keep screen on when charging. I found out I couldn't use foxfi earlier because I was in an area with bad service.
[HTC One S] dell4320:
I have Fox fi working no problem at all. I just installed it after the latest update to my T mobile phone, my phone is unlocked but failed to root when I tried to root it. I have no problem with that since my wi fi working, and my wired planet paid app is working in a very reliable manner.
[HTC One S] DrumRobC:
Thanks, worked!!
[HTC One S] TheArtiszan:
which version?

That won't start for me.
[HTC One S] prinxesita:
The same thing happens to me. No longer lets me select my created APN. For now I"m using the app FoxFi to to tether and it works perfectly. I don't understand why or how I can get the One S to save my APN settings if anyone does, please let me know. Thanks
[HTC One S] TheArtiszan:
Yours even work with screen off?
[HTC One S] mylegiscramped:
I'm currently using foxfi to tether to my Xoom. It def has the screen off and works great doesn't tear a whole in the battery either its been on for something like 5 hours and just under half battery starting from something like 85%. I dig it.

Because the cramp just won't go away!
[HTC One S] cheaplikeafox:
no, the screen has to be on for foxfi to work for me unless you are streaming something to keep a constant data connection.
[HTC One S] orrorin:
I just wanted to chime in, since I've done some research on how to get around T-Mobile's upsell for the tethering package. I have the new truly unlimited plan, just FYI.

1. I was able to tether for a while when I first started my plan, but now I get the message all the time, at all times during tethering.

2. Even when receiving the message, you're technically still connected to the internet. This means that if you VPN into your home router or some other VPN endpoint with your laptop or tablet, you can get through to the internet that way.

3. It would be more convenient to connect to a VPN on the phone itself, funneling each tethered laptop or tablet into said VPN connection. HTC has thought of this, and they've set up a rule in the routing tables preventing tethered connections from accessing VPN connections. You can circumvent this using Wifi Tether for Root Users' "Routing Fix" option. However, PPTP VPN connections are really shaky over 3G, and you'll often disconnect at random intervals.

4. I was excited by the prospect of using Open Garden, but it too falls prey to the T-Mo upsell redirect.

What's clear is that T-Mobile is intercepting traffic, running it through its own NAT, and redirecting desktop user agents. Using a VPN is an alright solution, but I'd really like something a little more seamless. Will try the new APN soon, but it doesn't look good in the long term.
[HTC One S] Mrdaviso:
I tether with no problems using firefox with the user agent switcher add on and I just match the ua string to that of my one s or mt4g, which ever I am using at the time. Pretty simple really and no upsell pages. This has been posted on this site for nearly 2 year's maybe more.

Sent from my HTC GLACIER using Xparent Blue

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[HTC One S] orrorin:
I'm well aware of the user agent fix, I'm just looking for something a little more systemic and seamless.
[HTC One S] chong67:
I have my phone rooted and on stock, I have Wifi Tether installed .. It will only work when my screen is on. Did I do anything wrong and how to get this fix?

Thanks for helping.
[HTC One S] fmedrano1977:
That's a symptom of the latest tmobile update, if you have the firmware from the update installed on your device your stuck with that unless you downgrade HBOOT and run an older RUU on your device.

Tmobile HTC One™ S

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I tether just fine using the agent spoofer add on for Chrome with the stock wifi hotspot app.

Tmobile HTC One™ S
[HTC One S] chong67:
WIll the N4 have this problem?
[HTC One S] fmedrano1977:
That's a question for N4 users, there is a n4 forum.

Tmobile HTC One™ S
[HTC One S] just2great:
@fmedrano

Sir, do you know specifically which HBoot one would need to downgrade to allow screen off tethering? Currently, I am running HBOOT-1.06.0000.
[HTC One S] runsoverfrogs:
i'm rooted stock, but i'm having trouble getting this to work. which version of the wifi tether are you guys using? also the settings im trying to use is generic wlan0 and routing fix/mss claming already checked.

i'm still not having luck. anybody? I'm on latest ota