Abrignac
Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:47:17 PM
Looks like I'm gonna finally replace my iPhone 3GS that has an unlimited data plan.

For my next phone, I would like to be able to create a wireless hotspot so my daughter can use he iPad when we travel.

Is there anyway to do this with an iPhone 4GS (jail break is an option)?

Ilovetosmoke68
Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:55:16 PM
Can't help ya with the I phone, if you decide really go android give me a call.
z6joker9
Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:56:35 PM
Yes, if jailbroken, MyWi is what I use, but be aware that AT&T can sometimes detect this and move you to a metered plan. I have been doing it for some time without issue, knock on wood. I don't overdo it though.
Abrignac
Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:58:24 PM

Can't help ya with the I phone, if you decide really go android give me a call.

Ilovetosmoke68 wrote:

Can it be done on an android without jail breaking it?

z6joker9
Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:58:47 PM
Btw, mywi works even better than the built in wifi hotspot since it has an on demand feature that allows the client to automatically turn on the host's sharing when a dedicated wifi connection is not available.
Abrignac
Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:00:20 PM

Btw, mywi works even better than the built in wifi hotspot since it has an on demand feature that allows the client to automatically turn on the host's sharing when a dedicated wifi connection is not available.

z6joker9 wrote:

Let's say I jail break it, every time I upgrade the OS I'll have to jail break it again won't I?

daveincincy
Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:05:48 PM

Can it be done on an android without jail breaking it?

Abrignac wrote:

Yes...very easily IMO. I'm no techie, but most newer (within last year or so) Androids can be a hotspot with no additional software, apps, or accessories. You just turn it on and it will show up as an available wifi connection.

As far as Apple goes, I'm not familiar with iPhones, but my mother-in-law just got a new iPhone (4?), and I was able to set it up as a hotspot so she could use her laptop in the hospital. No apps or jailbreak needed.

Just make sure you have unlimited data, because once you start going to Youtube or listening/streaming music it will use up the data QUICK.

z6joker9
Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:33:11 PM
Yes, and a jailbreak is not always available. A recent release was the first Jailbreak in a while. Of course, you can always not update until the next is ready, which many choose to do.

Dave, AT&T disables wifi sharing if you have an unlimited plan. The jailbreak is required to get around the restriction. AT&T also blocks FaceTime over cellular on unlimited plans. This is specifically on the iphone- I'm not certain if they do/can block hotspots on android.

Ilovetosmoke68
Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:41:38 PM

Can it be done on an android without jail breaking it?

Abrignac wrote:

There's apps out there that say they can buy never used them. I always got the new phone and hacked it as soon as I could.

I have the family plan with Verizon and have 4 gigs of data between 3 of us. Never even come close to using it. I use the hot spot in the back yard some times a my house wifi signal comes and goes.

daveincincy
Sunday, March 10, 2013 6:59:56 PM

Yes, and a jailbreak is not always available. A recent release was the first Jailbreak in a while. Of course, you can always not update until the next is ready, which many choose to do.

Dave, AT&T disables wifi sharing if you have an unlimited plan. The jailbreak is required to get around the restriction. AT&T also blocks FaceTime over cellular on unlimited plans. This is specifically on the iphone- I'm not certain if they do/can block hotspots on android.

z6joker9 wrote:

oh...we have verizon unlimited data...except you can't get unlimited data on iPads (not sure about iPhones and verizon)

sd72
Sunday, March 10, 2013 7:08:55 PM
AT&T has four gig a month data and tethering for the iPhone
DaQueenBeez
Sunday, March 10, 2013 7:13:26 PM
My 4S isn't jailbroken - I can use it as a hotspot if I want, but I've only used it once. I'm on unlimited data too, but there was an additional charge for the tethering. Mine was only active for a week on a road trip, and they pro-rated it. Talk to the folks at Verizon - they can explain how it works. I don't know whether it would be more economical to do the pro-rated tethering when needed or just get a dedicated prepaid hotspot thingie.
DaQueenBeez
Sunday, March 10, 2013 7:27:25 PM
Just re-read the OP...

I don't know what carrier you're with, but if you're with Verizon, when you upgrade your phone you're going to lose your unlimited data plan and you'll have to go with a family share plan. I don't think there's any additional tethering charge on that plan - it just draws from the communal data pool. Either way, the phone does NOT have to be jailbroken to use it as a hotspot. On mine, I go into settings, then cellular, then personal hotspot. It gives me a prompt that says I have to call Verizon or visit the website to set up a personal hotspot on this account. As I said, I've been told that tethering is now free, but it was for a shared data plan... I think there's still a tethering charge for unlimited, which is why I'm directed to call or go to the website. I'm betting someone on a share plan can just turn it on and off from their handset with no problem.

Abrignac
Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:57:26 PM
I've got AT&T unlimited. I plan to continue my unlimited plan when I upgrade. I do t want to have to pay extra to tether, hence the need to jail break. I didn't realize they disable FaceTime on the unlimited plan.
jackconrad
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:08:55 PM
You can keep your unlimited data but not if you want to tether.. I got a 2nd line to tether,but i hardly ever use it because WI FI is every where..
z6joker9
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:14:08 PM
Another option is just to buy an iPad with cellular capabilities. One of mine can do it and I only get data on the months I need it. It's extremely handy,and it can be used as a hotspot as well. I got a verizon ipad so that between it and my AT&T phone, I should always have one capable of a good signal.
sd72
Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:15:35 PM
You won't have unlimited if you alter your plan in any way. If you want tethering, it'll be 4gig monthly. Unlimited contracts are getting squeezed out, no tether, no FaceTime.

I use pandora, YouTube, am online alot, tether to my iPad, you name it. I've never even got near the 4 gig. Think how often you're on wifi anyway. Log into AT&T and check your data usage totals, or check it under general/usage in settings on your phone.

clickbangdead
Sunday, March 10, 2013 11:04:19 PM
On my old android device, I went with a Cyanogenmod ROM and used the WiFi tethering all the time. I'm on T- mobile though, and they tend to look the other way unless you completely blow up your data rate.
BuckyB93
Monday, March 11, 2013 7:14:40 AM
For an Android phone there's FoxFi. I've used the free version quite a bit on my Driod Charge with no complaints.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&hl=en 

Abrignac
Monday, March 11, 2013 8:01:39 AM

Another option is just to buy an iPad with cellular capabilities. One of mine can do it and I only get data on the months I need it. It's extremely handy,and it can be used as a hotspot as well. I got a verizon ipad so that between it and my AT&T phone, I should always have one capable of a good signal.

z6joker9 wrote:

That's what I'm trying to avoid. I want my daughter to be able to use her iPad when we go on trips which isn't that often. Didn't think I needed a data plan that would only be used a couple times a year as we have wifi at home.

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