yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] peachepe:
Hi, I'm doing everything as you listed here, and my computer always get the tmobile ip, I tried turning the tether first, then the vpn, and the vpn first, then the tether. Therefore I ended up using the VPN on the computer and user angent switcher just to be sure, and it seems to be working, all my traffic is listed as normal, and not as hotspot traffic. However, I would like the phone to handle the vpn part. I'm guessing my phone needs different iptables config?

I'm on a rooted tmobile galaxy note 3 (SM-N900T) with android 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] m69k69:
So when I try to run the iptable script, I get the following message: "Warning-Errors: iptables: No chain/target/match by that name". I am using android 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] idlemen:
Not sure of right thread but seems most active concerning the treve wifi mod

I tried multiple Treve apk versions and a bunch of device profiles and cannot get this thing to work on my phone sgh t679 running android 2.3.5 using Tmobile 30 dollar plan

The only reason I am super frustrated is because FoxFi DOES work the free version disconnects me quickly like at 30mb or about but i can just reconnect immediately . BTW I am using tether to connect to my Nexus 7.

I don't know much about these things, but I am just curious what foxfi is doing right that I can't quite figure out to emulate in treve wifi tether by choosing different device profiles and choosing different parameters... Been trying to trouble shoot but got tired tonight, will continue tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] axel2589:
What configuration are u referring to from op to set up for Tethering mod
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kachupi502:
Help?

Hi All-

I followed these instruction exactly but I get errors when booting the TreMod wifi app. And therefore the tethering doesn't appear to be broadcasting.

My devices stats:

SGH M919

Android 4.2.2

Baseband Version: m919uvuamdl

Kernel 3.4.0-453951 se. infra@SEP-133 #1 Fri Apr 26 16:55:54 KST 2013

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

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At the risk of speaking to soon I flashed a different Kernal per post 130 and it seems to be working. I'm using VPN 1 Click as I did on the s3. Awesome.

Thanks!!!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JonathanC2017:
Start Up On Boot

Is there any way that i could start up the wifi hotspot with my phone like say starting my phone up with the hotspot already on? because i use my hotspot alot and when ever i want to restart my phone i want the hotspot to be turned on automatically
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ibrahim0512:
Just tried this on my gs4 running cm11, when I started the tether, it said tethering started with errors and in the log, everything was fine except it said that starting hostapd failed... I really wanna get this to work since there are no charges.:( is this normal and/or if I keep using it like that, will I still get charged?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] James62370:
Go to settings in the app and select the option that states, might be needed for Roms 4.2 and above. This worked for me. Good luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JonathanC103:
Hot Spot On Startup

is there anyway that i could make the Trev-E mod hotspot startup along with the startup itself , like say if i were to restart the phone the phone will power up with the hotspot on , or am i just going to have to do that manually?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] labestiainmortal:
Not Working

Is not working for me, i dont see the MSS Clamping setting
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] alankcastillo1:
Thanks, works like a charm. I also did not see the mms clamping setting.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] castillo900:
I works great, thanks :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
How is it working for you guys? are you still on 4.2.2? if so, yes it does work on 4.2.2, but it starts with errors on 4.3 or 4.4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
It works great!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
[MENTION=4355410]normanx[/MENTION], how? Are you running 4.22?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
No... I'm running 4.1.2 CM10
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Don164:
I have also encountered a problem. I installed the app through an APK and it looked to be fine, I clicked on the tether button and it essentially said it worked but with errors, check the error log to find out more, so I did but the file doesnt exist.

I have a rooted Note 3 which has the stock ROM 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
Did you adjust the settings like it says in the OP?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Don164:
I missed out the VPN section plus I installed the App APK through a different website, so I uninstalled it, installed this version, I also installed the VPN app, I ran it, the Tether app doesnt have the Note 3 listed under profiles so I just used the S3 and I followed all other instructions and but still the same "No error log"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
Don't use the s3, use the generic ICS wlan0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Don164:
I Just tried but still not working
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] silenthatred:
I've yet to see this app work on 4.3+. Use the built-in tethering hack instead.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Don164:
I'm not familiar with that, what is it ?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] silenthatred:
Search for Hotspot mod for your phone...must be on Jellybean.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XeoNoX:
anyone get this working with 4.4.2 Kitkat - UVUFNB4 ??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rlichtefeld:
This is the method I used for 4.4.2 on the Stock TMO ROM:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52794746&postcount=166
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aznmode:
Thanks I'm on 4.4.2 ne6 stock rooted and will give this a try.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
Best mod ever...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
Question, I'm running CM10.0 on my wife's S3 and this mod but I can't get encryption to work, so I use the allow option to control who can use my Wi-Fi. Is there a fix to get the encryption working?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arsluiit:
what will the setting of wifi tether for htc explorer? help me

i use tutorial for setting up but still problem exist.

If i do auto setting then my laptop can catch signal of wifi tether but android phones didn't catch signal.

what i do ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] styla12:
Does this bypass the three networks (2gb tether cap) ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] normanx:
Yes it does
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Don164:
I have the SM-N900T but it works perfectly fine in the UK (As it's a GSM phone which is unlocked). What settings do I need to make this work as I can't get it to work ?!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MichaelYMCMB:
Does it work

Does it works for my GALAXY S4 :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombicidal maniac:
I tried it with the settings above and got it working. I use Hotspot Shield on my laptop instead of the Android app and it worked from the little I tested so far. I'll test more later and update.

Running Wicked v1 ROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XeoNoX:
tested and works on rooted MDL rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lolento:
Nobody here need to reboot the device everytime to use Wifi Tether with encryption on?

I just want to understand the difference between my experience and everyone else's. Rebooting is annoying.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zombicidal maniac:
I haven't had to reboot to use it. I'm running Wicked v1 and the wifi tether has worked every time I've used it so far. I also use encryption.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtrwos:
Super sweet thanks! Looks to work great for me even without reboot.

PS running stock - no OTA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Ultraman666:
Agree no issues here what so ever and I'm on the same Rom

Sent from this Evil S4 Wicked!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ecapuano:
I also use PIA VPN, but I was not aware that carriers were actually sniffing headers?? Are you sure of that? I usually only VPN on untrustworthy WiFi, never did I use it while rooted-tethering... Maybe I will now; just curious where you heard they were looking that deeply at traffic.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wavrunrx:
can we get this stickied ?

**edit

@hurrpancakes

i would recommend merging the step-by-step into the first post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
Will do

From what I've seen online, T-Mobile can tell when you're using a desktop browser based it's user agent. I used to just get around that by changing the agent on my laptop installation of Chrome, but eventually other apps like Steam would seemingly tip T-Mobile off, and my connection would be disconnected.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] k0nane:
CM native tethering has been fine for me both on this device and my G2, but I've only put in light use. I don't trust Hotspot Shield farther than I can throw them - so I use my own VPN solution. If only my home upload speed were better than 4mbit... but, if I continue to not get blocked, I won't need to tunnel back unless I'm feeling paranoid.

Unlimited plans (which I have) get 500mb/mo for free regardless, and for all I know, I get exempted from these blocks as I do from roaming data caps. Business accounts are gifts that keep on giving.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bbobarino:
Does any1 have this working with true unlimited plan? My n7 connects but the signal is all gray and cant use the network?

Edt gor it working nevermind

Sent from my SGH-M919 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

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Awesome thread thank u bump on a sticky

Sent from my SGH-M919 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] k0nane:
I've solved the CM tether-VPN compatibility in a secure fashion. I'll probably post a flashable zip (containing an init.d script that, thanks to addon.d, will persist with updates) tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gizmoscoop:
Damn, Hotspot Shield VPN was trying to access my email account. Thankfully, Google blocked and notified me. Becareful!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] glensta:
Thanks for the Heads up. That app seems a little Cheezy. I wonder if any VPN app will work to shield t-mobile sniffers?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtrwos:
So im running a generic unlimited plan - and i am WAY over the 500Mb free and still hauling ass - just some ping problems.

All this without any encryption running on the connection.

Still on MDB firrmware FWIW

There are ssh tunnel solutions but they don't seem to work - tested using whatIsMyIP.com all (including hotspot shield) resulted in the same ip as when unsheilded/tunneled.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
That's pretty much why I recommended private internet access. If you aren't paying for a product, then you are the product!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wavrunrx:
any updates on this ?

hopefully you'll start your own thread for your mod; this would be quite a nice treat.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] markeithst:
PS3 and tethering

Can this solution work with the ps3. I've tried countless times I can get the WiFi tethering to connect and the ps3 recognizes and I have internet then T-Mobile sends me that text. So then I try the VPNS but then the ps3 won't connect to server... Need help??? I'm rooted, custom ROM, nexus 4, T-Mobile unlimited.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
This is for the Galaxy S 4. There are probably different settings you need to apply for this to work with a Nexus 4.

On another note, I've noticed that I have to turn wifi off and on twice after tethering for it to be able to connect to a network properly. Just an fyi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
zip file not apk

I downloaded your settings , and the download is a zip file, do I need to flash this to get the settings working?

Also, what do you recommend, the monthly service for $6.95, or the yearly service for $39.95?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
The file I attached to the post is an .apk. Just open it with a file browser app, and install it. As for the service. I would recommend trying out the one month to see how you like it, and if you like what they provide, sign up for a year, as the year option is less than $4/mo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rp56:
Im trying to figure oit b away that I can use my phone as s wifi hotspot for I can stteam netflix with my roku box I did it sll the time with my sensation that only problem with the Gs4 when you try to turn the hotspot on it just turns right back off.any ideas.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
I downloaded your apk file and installed it, git vpn running, changed SSIS , enabled encryption and changed the security phrase, and clicked on start tether, I got a msg that says wifi tether started, I also got a message saying setting ad-hock failed. Now wifi tether is running but I can not see my SSID on the list on ny iPad
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
Make sure you are applying the settings exactly as are stated in the op. I believe you did not select the proper setup method, if you're getting the ad hoc message
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Saxman6699:
I use VPN 1 Click and always connect to Canada, best upload/download bandwidth for me while on tmobile and it's a cheap one time fee
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
I changed device profile to Sansung S3, now wifi tether runs with no problem but I still cannot see my SSID on my ipad or my labtop, now ehat am I doing wrong?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
Guys, I am lost. I need your help. VPN is running and connected, WIFI tether is running and shows some numbers in D/L and U/L, but I cannot see my SSID on any device, my labtop, my ipad, my iphone, ....

All what I did is change device profile to Galaxy S3, enable encryption, chsnged the 128bit security phrase, and changed the SSID
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
You also need to change Setup-Method, MSS clamping, and routing fix
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ispot:
MSS clamping and routing fix are enabled by default, do I need to disable both?

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Just tried disabling both, MSS clambing and routing fix, still can't see my SSID.

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Yeah yeah, I got it runnig, I missundersttod the last step "disable wake lock enabled" I disabled the wske lock and now my SSID is visible and I cnnected my ipad, iphone, and my labtop, and all working fine.

You guys as always are awesome, thank you thank you. Now I will wait to see if I will gret any extrs charges from tmobile, I am sure I won't. Thanks again and again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hurrpancakes:
Glad to know you got it figured out, I'll edit the post to make that part easier to understand
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cd85233:
I'm having issues with VPN not connecting. I posted in the Wicked Thread to see if there was much help there but no one had the same issue. I can't get any vpn to connect. When I tether everything connects but no internet access...Any insight?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ua2:
I may be missing something obvious, but I cannot get tethering to work. All the settings appear to be correct (according to the instructions). Hotspot Shield VPN is running and protecting. Tethering starts saying "Tethering started with errors ..." and I do not see new SSID from my laptop. (t-mobile S4 rooted with CF-Auto-Root on "pay by the day" plan)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] glensta:
Works fine for me.

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-Sent from one of my Obsessions
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] radpp16:
any verizon s4 rooted folks have this method working?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] elvisamy:
Open tether mod, press menu, settings

Configure the options mentioned in original post

Start tethering
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] caffeineighted:
I'm coming from Verizon, so excuse my ignorance, but does the avoidance of sniffing on T-Mobile require all this VPN'ness?

On Verizon, I used to just use the tethering widget from the Play Store and done.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kiloas:
Just wanted to say this worked great for me! Thanks for the quick precise walkthrough and attaching the needed apk!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] radpp16:
Hi, did you get Treve mods wifi tether to work for your verizon galaxy s4?

So I did some research...if you are lucky and grandfathered into verizons unlimited plan then you must pay for tether/hotspot. so it would make sense for us to use vpn to cover our behind. I dont think they are targeting but they can.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rp56:
Hey everytime I turn on the hotspot shield it turns back off buy its self.Do you have any idea what the problem is. Thanks, sir.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rp56:
Delete...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Greg1964:
Hi! I set all settings to what you said and everything turns on just perfect but when I go to connect to my wireless device it keeps saying to verify that the wireless router is turned and that I entered the password correctly. my router is turned on and my password is correct.Do hlu have any idea why its not connecting. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] uresh.kuruhuri:
Looks like it is working with rooted stock ROM

Looks like it works on my Samsung Galaxy S4 rooted with the stock ROM (baseband version UVUAMDB) with the workaround you explained.

Earlier, I used PdaNet+ and when the WiFi tether is activated, the SSID used to be the default FoxFi name and default T-Mobile "Mobile Hotspot" app used to show that the tethering is on and I guess this is how TMobile meter is on for tracking the usage.

However, when I started using the WiFi Tether Treve Mod and the T-Mobile "Mobile Hotspot" app is not showing any tethering status, nor am seeing any usage reported in my account online under the Hotspot usage. It shows only as the Data usage (I have the unlimited connection).

I shall keep observing for couple of weeks more to make sure it is what is happening.

Thanks a lot.. hurrpancakes.

Regards,

Uresh
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ainiyu520:
This method only works when I start it for the first time after reboot. Times after that, my iPod have will connect to the internet for 5 seconds, and disconnect and reconnect again. This cycle goes on and on.

Running baseband version UVUAMDL and stock 4.2.2 ROM.

Help?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Greg1964:
This set up works with my laptop but Im unable to get it to work with my wii.If anyone knows away to connect a wii, roku box for b streaming netflix could you please list it or pm me the technique you used to get to b work.I appreciate this method because Im able to use my laptop no problem at all. Thanks in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ghettoc401:
Actually that's not true. Since you are using a VPN, any and all traffic from your phone is routed through that VPN's IP address. That means if your phone wants to check your Gmail account (or any other email accounts you have configured), it will appear that the traffic is coming from the VPN's IP address, but its actually your phone. I use this method with my own personal VPN and Google blocked my VPN's IP address for the same reason. Just wanted to point this out in case anyone else encounters this "problem".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Worked just fine. Didn't realize till after, that I didn't reboot after installing everything, it ran fine from the jump.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] johnnyoclock:
I've tried every combination of settings I can think of, and I can't get it to work well. Several of the combinations give me like a 1mpbs download and less than 0.4 upload. I'm using a Note 2 with jellybean, and I need some serious help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lazaro17:
Guys WiFi tether in play store was updated to include s4 support. If you have root it works perfectly without any further steps needed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] radpp16:
Thanks bro. Sadly if still doesnt work on rooted verizon s4. I am on clean rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Laggedoutal:
If you delete the tether provision from your system app.. You don't need the the other app.. Works
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GrndSers-Rcng:
I just keep getting a hostapd error running cm10....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] blackknightavalon:
It has something to do with LTE.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] leozav:
Does that mean this setup won't work with MetroPCS phones?

I'm having the same problem with hostapd not running in the log.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] temjin006:
I just my Tmo S4 and rooted it. I followed the original post's instruction but when I activite tether, I get a message "Tether started with error, please check show log". I cant even open the log to view as theres no log at all. Anyone know what is going on?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Illest 619:
same exact thing here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Monkz:
Great trick! Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] c0ns0le:
FYI someone did a custom build which works on 4.2.2 roms .

Fixed APK

http://socal.hanhuy.com/~pfnguyen/wifi-tether-gnex-4.2.2.apk

Main Issue

http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1661

Specific Post with URL

http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1661#c109
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chong67:
Will this .apk in post 1 work with HTC One?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] c0ns0le:
Worst case try it. Just remove the previous APK. And go through the settings
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] calvinl350:
same issue here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] public acess:
had the same problem

I had the same problem for some reason I was losing root access I had to try 3 Times to get root. Try root check to make sure u still have root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JUSMEJOSE:
Use the mod/hack better from the development thread ... works perfect for me

Sent from my SGH-M919
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Malicemizeruno:
Not working

Everybody so just upgraded from an HTC Sensation to a galaxy s4 I'm rooted it to go but the new wifi tether for root users with the S four options does not broadcast wifi for me it does not even work it says error at startup anyone have any ideas.....

For anybody to have been working can you give me your exact option settings I just received my phone 3 days ago so I don't know if this software is upgraded or not I'm actually not sure
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
I'm looking into this method.

Right now I'm using the Wifi Tether for Root Users from the Playstore, But connections have been spotty.

Every few minutes I have to reset the app on my S4. It's like something is disconnecting the service :(

What is the major difference between these two methods?

I see this method uses a VPN, etc. which looks to be a more secure way to achieve tethering.

I'll give it a try and see how it goes.

Latest Update:

Running consistently, smoothly & quickly :cool:

Update:

I see this is the same WiFi Tether app I already had installed

I changed the settings as per the op.

After installation, I was having connectivity issues. The connection would come and go, but I didn't have to reset Wifi on my S4, as the connection would come back on its own.

The connection was very slow though.

After a while with these issues, I rebooted my S4 and have had a solid connection for the past half hour or so.

Thank you for your hard work ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Use your VPN

I just wanted to mention that I'm seeing Smartphone Mobile Hotspot usage in the T-Mobile My Account app when Not using a vpn.

It would appear that one must engage their vpn to avoid the usage showing. I know the vpn was mentioned in the op, but I didn't know if the vpn was mandatory to not have usage showing, so I just wanted to mention it ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] G00DFe77a:
I'm running DARTHSTALKER S4 ☆ | VERSiON 3 and I have been unable to get any VPN apps to run on the rom. Has anyone run either hotspot or private internet, or any VPN apps on the rom successfully?