WI-FI Hotspot

[SDW]

Is there a way to create a Wi-Fi network on my Droid Pro and be able to log on to it using my laptop?

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[jwgraves]

Is there a way to create a Wi-Fi network on my Droid Pro and be able to log on to it using my laptop?

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I had to root my phone, but then installing "Wireless Tether for Root Users" from the Market, I connect my laptop all the time to my Pro. I love it!

 

[SDW]

I am not rooted. Is this the only way it can be done?

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[dfuser312553]

PDAnet 10char

 

[rudydroid]

I'm going to guess there is a formal app from your cellular provider to tether legally, if that's what you want. Likely already in your app drawer or in the market. If neither, call your provider.
If you're looking for illegal, I won't help you.

running liberty gingerbread v0.3, slightly oc'd

 

[jwgraves]

I am not rooted. Is this the only way it can be done?

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As far as I know, yes, the app that is included on the Pro called "3G Mobile Hotspot" does the same thing but from what I've heard costs money.

 

[dfuser312553]

I'm going to guess there is a formal app from your cellular provider to tether legally, if that's what you want. Likely already in your app drawer or in the market. If neither, call your provider.
If you're looking for illegal, I won't help you.

That's fine I'll help him. FYI none of this is illegal.

 

[SDW]

I am not rooted. Is this the only way it can be done?

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As far as I know, yes, the app that is included on the Pro called "3G Mobile Hotspot" does the same thing but from what I've heard costs money.

Thanks for the advice. I will give it a shot and see if its worth the money.

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[dfuser312553]

OP if you don't want to root there's pdanet & others that are simple apps from the market. http://market.android.com/details?id=com.pdanet

 

[tt07]

If you plan to get a tethering plan from your carrier then you would have to call them to add it you to your current data plan. Another way is to root your phone and this will allow you to use the wireless tether for free, but be aware if your data usage spikes up alot quickly then they might catch on to you. Just do a little research before you start using it and here's more food for thought. I don't personally use tethering as I don't need it so can't help you much further than this.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...otloaders-rooting-manufacturers-carriers.html

 

[Graymayre]

I'm going to guess there is a formal app from your cellular provider to tether legally, if that's what you want. Likely already in your app drawer or in the market. If neither, call your provider.
If you're looking for illegal, I won't help you.

running liberty gingerbread v0.3, slightly oc'd

Why does everyone think rooting and using a free wireless tether is illegal? It is not, nothing in your contract restricts it at all. The only risk is voiding your warranty, and there are ways to cover that like it never happened if you even had to use it. PDAnet was a very popular app that worked with unrooted D1s and Verizon just had that locked out on later devices so that they could charge for it. If you root and do it anyway, they wont stop you. It is just for the regular consumer who doesn't know as much about this stuff and just wants it nice and simple. If you want to pay $20 a month for a limited amount of data, feel free. But I was given unlimited data, and I'm going to use it how I want, where I want. And for those who are afraid Verizon is going to crack down on those using "too much data", the news is that you can DL 100GB+ without considerable notice. You pay enough to them throughout your time with them that they are not going to sever your contract because you are using as much as you are paying for.

Confirmed by a VZW rep.

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[Graymayre]

OP if you don't want to root there's pdanet & others that are simple apps from the market. http://market.android.com/details?id=com.pdanet

Doesn't work on the models after the D1 without root.

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[dfuser312553]

^You sure about that? The reviews of that app don't seem to agree.

 

[Graymayre]

^You sure about that? The reviews of that app don't seem to agree.

Positive. It's the reason I didn't want to upgrade from my D1, but that was before I rooted. Originally told this by VZW rep, prosonally confirmed on my D2G, and I tried it on the Droid X at the store. It can't establish a data connection without root access. It was disabled on purpose because of its widespread use and its particular exploit. Of course, the Droid Pro could be different, but I doubt it. It can't hurt to try once first, though, before rooting.

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[dfuser312553]

There's dozens of DXers giving it 5 stars because it doesn't work then.