During the WWDC keynote, AT&T was strangely absent from Apple's list of carriers that will support tethering in iPhone OS 3.0. AT&T has since explained that it will support tethering later this summer, but many iPhone users are champing at the bit for the added functionality. If you're one of the eager masses, use this how-to to enable tethering on any iPhone running iPhone OS 3.0--without jailbreaking--on a Mac. (Other blogs have reported Windows tethering steps; please see our links at the end of this piece.)
Difficulty level:
Medium
What you need:
>Mac OS X 10.5 or later
>Download this carrier settings file from gizmodo.com and double-click it to mount it in Finder
>iPhone OS 3.0 (7A341) Gold Master final release for iPhone (see below note)
>First prerelease version of iTunes 8.2 (download link)
>Final release version of iTunes 8.2 (download link)
Notes:
iPhone OS 3.0 will be available to all iPhone users on June 17.
Standard disclaimers apply here. Please read your contract terms of service carefully before proceeding to ensure that you are not breaking your iPhone carrier agreement. Also, while these methods have worked for most people, we cannot guarantee that they will work for you, and you must make these modifications at your own risk. If you do not feel comfortable making these modifications to your phone, we urge you not to try.
Setting up tethering for your iPhone
Uninstall iTunes 8.2 Mac
1. Drag the Application iTunes from the apps folder on your Mac to the Trash.
2. Launch Activity Monitor from Applications/Utilities and kill the iTunes Helper process.
3. Go to Finder. Navigate to your ~/Library folder and delete the iTunes folder at ~/Library/iTunes.
4. Navigate to ~/Library/Preferences, locate the following three files, and drag each one to the Trash: com.apple.iTunes.eq.plist, com.apple.iTunes.plist, and com.apple.iTunesHelper.plist
5. Empty the Trash
Install iTunes 8.2 prerelease Mac
6. Install the iTunes 8.2 prerelease you downloaded.
7. Connect your iPhone with iPhone OS 3.0 software loaded on it to your computer with the standard USB sync cable.
8. Once the iPhone is connected, go to the Device Summary page in iTunes.
9. While pressing and holding the Option key on your Mac, click the Restore button in iTunes
10. Browse to the mounted carrier settings file you downloaded and mounted above and select the ATT_US.ipcc file. iTunes will now perform an upgrade on your iPhone and display the following message:
Set up tethering on your iPhone
11. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and go to General and then Network while your iPhone is still tethered to your computer.
12. Locate 'Internet Tethering' and turn it on.
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If tethering is successful, you will see a message that is similar to the following:
Go into Preferences Network select the adapter as displayed above, and you'll see something similar to this as it becomes active:
Your iPhone will display a blue background banner on different screens to indicate that tethering is active and running as shown below.
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Our brief tests found tethering to be zippy fast on an iPhone 3G. Your experiences may vary, but we would like to hear about them in the comments.
06/18/09 at 1:30 PM PDT: This post was updated to reflect some additional tethering information.
According to CrunchGear you can also turn tethering on and MMS directly from your iPhone by visiting this Web site using Mobile Safari: http://help.benm.at/help.php. We tested tethering and that worked, but have yet to get the MMS portion of this Web sites hack up and running.
You can go to this site that we found via gizmodo.com and get some instructions on performing these hacks on a Windows computer.
Gizmodo also notes that 'Some people are reporting that these hacks can screw with your visual voicemail. Careful! ' While we have not seen this happen yet - it is possible that performing an iTunes restore on your iPhone will resolve the issue, but erase all the hacks as well.
06/17/09 at 10:15 AM PDT:This post was updated to reflect some sourcing and additional tethering information.
willson556 and gointoscott in the comments below suggest a shorter version - replacing Steps 1-6 with a defaults write command for users with the release version of iTunes 8.2. We've tried this version and can confirm that it, too, works.
b3baby in the comments below asks if this hack will also work on a desktop. This hack will work on any Mac - desktop or portable. We tested it on an iMac and a Macbook Pro.
thisismatthewcrosby2 in the comments below complains about issues with his Mac not seeing his iPhone - suggest doing the iTunes removal step again - be sure to delete the three appropriate COM files and re-install iTunes.
Pokemon adventure able gameshark codes. Once the hack is complete you can re-install iTunes 8.2 if needed, but future updates may undo the hack.
(iPhone Atlas came up with this process independently, but other publications, including 9to5Mac here, have come to the same conclusion).
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The Story:
Last week, the Internet connection in my building went out for what seemed like forever. Really it was only three and a half days but with my ever-escalating habit, three and a half hours can be the onset of dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
I began venturing to various coffee shops with free Wi-Fi but between fighting for a seat and their connections almost always being a disappointment next to my (usually) blazing-fast cable, I started toying with ideas of how to share my iPhone 4's 3G connection without jailbreaking (or paying AT&T's absurdly high monthly fee for tethering).
I was a strong proponent of jaibreaking in the early days, but there have since been far fewer reasons for me to kludge my phone now that iOS has officially and more elegantly adopted most of the features of jailbreaking I was so fond of anyway. Copy and paste, multi-tasking, and folders come to mind. Also, since becoming a 'serious' developer, it has been more important for me to keep a clean and official iOS installation.
The solution I came to was to write my own 'NetShare'-like app for personal use. After poking around the web for some jumping off points (and a tip from the developer of the controversial 'Handy Light' app), I stumbled on a GitHub project called 'iProxy.' While it does not use true 'tethering' (thus the quotation marks) but rather HTTP and SOCKS proxy, it turns out that is exactly what NetShare used.
The How To:
Step 0: Before you begin, this ONLY works if you are enrolled in the iOS Developer Program and have a Developer's Certificate ($99/year). I suppose if you have a trusting friend who is a developer and has available Devices (you're only allowed 99) they could build it for you via Ad-Hoc Distribution as well.
Step 1: Download and unzip iProxy. Open up the project file (.xcodeproj) in Xcode.
Step 2: Depending on your current SDK version, you will probably have to change your project's build target for your device (Get Info on the Target, then change the Base SDK to your current iOS version). While you're at it, you should also change the Code Signing Identity to your own Development Profile. Hopefully you already have a debug profile for wild card (*) App IDs. Otherwise you will have to register the App ID in your Provisioning Profile and re-install your Debug profile.
Step 3: Build and Run! iProxy will be installed on your iPhone.
Step 4: Configure iProxy. The GitHub page has a thorough guide with plenty of screenshots. Since this uses HTTP and SOCKS Proxy rather than true tethering, there is a fair bit of configuration necessary. However, once you get through the initial set-up, it's easy to select the saved network location in the future.
The Conclusion:
I'm sure glad to have found iProxy as a backup, but I really hope I don't have to use it any time soon..
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A hotspot basically refers to a spot which emits internet signals like a modem and one which a device can connect to get internet access. While many mobile devices come with integrated hotspot features there may be exceptions. In such a case numerous apps are available for different purposes.
Here is a list of top 10 free hotspot apps for iOS:
- PDA Net
- Wi-Fi Fast Connect Hotspot Locator
- VPN in Touch
- MyWi Wi-Fi Tethering
- Optimum Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder
- iTether
- iPhone Modem
- Free Wi-Fi Finder
- Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
- Hotspot Shield
You can also manage the free hotspot apps with TunesGo iOS Manager on PC or read more for top apps article.
iOS Manager
Manage, Install and Remove Apps on iPhone, iPad, iPod
- Transfer, manage, export/import your music, photos, videos, contacts, SMS, Apps etc.
- Backup your music, photos, videos, contacts, SMS, Apps etc. to computer and restore them easily.
- Phone to Phone Transfer - Transfer everything between two mobiles.
- Highlighted features such as fix iOS/iPod, rebuild iTunes Library, file explorer, ringtone maker.
- Fully compatible with iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9, iOS 10, iOS 11 and iPod.
Manage the free hotspot appss on iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod.
Free Hotspot Apps for iOS
1. PDA Net
Features:
- PDA net is one of the best free hotspot apps for iOS which comes with quick connection mode.
- There are ways to make the connection networks secure and this is a highlight quality.
- Tethering can be done in multiple modes through this app.
Pros:
- You have an option to hide the fact that you are tethering to keep the carrier at bay about tethering.
- Tethering over USB and Wi-Fi are both possible.
- The user friendly interface is a plus to this app.
Cons:
- The app may require a jailbreak or some overriding which is a con as compared to alternatives.
- The app is free only for a limited period after which a nominal amount is to be charged.
- Under the USB mode, the users need a desktop client.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- I'm in Canada. We don't need any of that stuff on our iPhones. I can plug my iPhone into my MBP; connect it by Bluetooth or by creating a Wi-Fi network from my phone.
- It should also be noted that PDANet only requires the desktop client if you are electing to use it in USB mode. Wi-Fi tethering does not require it.
2. Wi-Fi Fast Connect Hotspot Locator
Features:
- This free hotspot app for iOS helps the user discover the closest hotspots in a swift search.
- The search options accommodate options like addresses, postcodes and names etc.
- This hot spot app works both offline and online.
Pros:
- The hotspots are displayed in an easy to grasp map.
- Auto-connect option is available by registering the device.
- Users can connect to sky sports with cloud hotspot to stay updated.
Cons:
- Slow speeds can be experienced in many regions.
- The auto-connect option is limited and varies with a change in location.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- Even with zero signal and roaming off it willdisplay a map.
- It froze and didn'tshow accurate results.
- It works but athousand milesaway.
3. VPN in Touch
Features:
- This app claims to offer the most secure VPN mobile service.
- The free hotspot app for iOS has an extremely focused security regulation system which ensures secure transactions on public hotspots.
- The users can conceal their own identity when accessing this VPN and its servers.
Pros:
- The app has a data compression feature algorithm which is claimed to reduce the data usage of an individual.
- An ad blocking feature which allows you to block any ads even on social media engines is a plus.
- The app is backed with good support system for all users.
Cons:
- Many useful features are included as ‘in-app purchases’ and this is a limitation.
- The app is bugged which makes it hard to get to the servers.
- The functioning of the app may slow down the device.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- Seems to be an easy to use VPN without all the “unnecessary” fancy stuff. It's easy enough to use and no complicated crap to learn.
- Get this app! I love this app!! I can get on Snapchat at school; well I can get on any app now.
- This app used to work flawlessly to connect to their UK servers on both my iPad as well as using this company's service on my Mac laptop. But for the past 2-3 months, the service has been unpredictable and unreliable.
4. MyWi Wi-Fi Tethering
Features:
- MyWi is a free hotspot app for iOS users who want to convert their phone/ iPads into a hotspot with a click of a finger.
- There is also a showcase of the bandwidth usage all through the period of tethering making it easy to keep track.
- The native routing in the app provides for battery conservation with a fast functioning speed.
Pros:
- The app entails a 40bit/ 104bit WEP ensuring that no outsider can access the Wi-Fi hotspot.
- There are options to enable both- the USB or the Bluetooth tethering.
- There is no need to create an adhoc network on the laptop when this app is in play.
Cons:
- This free hotspot app for iOS consumes a lot of the battery power.
- AT&T (etc. networks) do not offer tethering, which is why this app may run only with jailbreak.
- This base version lacks the superiority of the premium version which is charged.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- I personally rarely tether, but I'm really happy that I'll have access to this software when I need it. Especially during the winter months.
- I tested the software with both an iPod touch and with a Mac mini. The Wi-Fi hotspot worked very well in each instance, providing smooth data reception.
- This application is a battery vampire. It's beyond a battery vampire. It's a battery Dracula. A battery bloodsucking monster.
5. Optimum Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder
Features:
- This app enables the Optimum customers to locate any Optimum Wi-Fi hotspot in the area irrespective of whether they are connected to the internet or not.
- This free hotspot app for iOS carries out quick searches for hotspots and provides the results in a mapped view.
- The design of the display and app has been made to give the consumers a brilliant experience.
Pros:
- There is an option to save favorite locations, eliminating need for searches in most frequented places.
- The app also carries a history to provide the consumers with a fuller and more customized experience.
- The users are provided with the exact direction to the closest possible hotspot.
Cons:
- This free hotspot app for iOS is useful only to the optimum clientele.
- Logging into the hotspots though rarely, but is at times troublesome.
- Record of some bugs causing kink in smooth functioning.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- Ppl w/neg reviews..READ and educate urself on how to work the app, have some patience and learn. I had many of the same problems mentioned BUT actually clicked on the 'help' button or 'FAQ'.
- Totally Useless!! I got this app thinking I could identify optimum hotspots sign on to them locally & save some data. Whoa- My bad!!!
- My husband n I together barely use one gig buzz we are using optimums wi-fi hotspots! There really so many everywhere we go we have our phones set to pick it up rite up!
6. iTether
Features:
- This particularfree hotspot app for iOScreated for the sole purpose of creating the iDevices into modems.
- The app is available on the official website of the company itself and not the iTunes.
- The upgrades in the app are free.
Pros:
- The app does not require for the device to be jail-broken; thanks to the HTML5 code the app uses.
- The app displayed high standard and quality performance.
- Good security wall for those using this application for tethering.
Cons:
- Battery consumption when the app is running may be high.
- If the official carrier restricts tethering, the app may be a total waste of time.
- Though seemingly worth it, hidden costs are involved.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- If you're on AT&T and on a tiered plan, I highly doubt they will do anything about it.
- Huh..now I'm especially surprised this hasn't happened more often. Maybe over the next year or two as developers figure out how to use HTML5 better.
- Wow, this is brilliant if it actually works! Amazing that they were able to think of this.
7. iPhone Modem
Features:
- This free hotspot app for iOS application is small in size and does not occupy a lot of space on the device.
- This free hotspot app for iOS is very easy to use and is very quick in delivering.
- Cydia makes this application available for all jail-broken iPhone users.
Pros:
- The app makes it possible for users to tether their iPhone with their Mac with ease.
- The hotspot thus created can be used by multiple devices at once.
- Wi-Fi security is used to ensure safety of the user’s data.
Cons:
- It is required for users to have this iPhone modem app on mobile devices and a second helper app on the Mac or PC to run.
- The app will only work for Jailbroken devices, which is a definite negative for most iOS users.
- Many parts are for paid users only.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- Thus, you can have internet access anywhere your iPhone does.
- The iPhone will consider it to be a 'Socks Proxy' and will effectively share the Internet Connection.
- iPhoneModem is an application for the iPhone that aims at making it really easy to use the iPhone's Internet connection on your computer.
8. Free Wi-Fi Finder
Features:
- The developers of this free hotspot app for iOS claim to provide the users with Wi-Fi internet hotspots.
- The app is stated to work both online and offline.
- It uses the phone’s GPS signals and network triangulation to locate nearest free Wi-Fi.
Pros:
- Uses the current location to detect the nearing signals.
- The Wi-Fi can be filtered by location.
- The info is updated on regular basis so that the hotspot data is up-to-date.
Cons:
- The app is found be a little slow at times.
- The pins on the map are recorded to be unreliable at many instances.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- I read a review in the NY Times and decided to test this app in my neighborhood before venturing abroad (which I do often). Big disappointment!
- The developers have their hearts in the right places, although their attention to detail is often lacking.
- Works great if you don't need it. Basically you need either a cell connection or a Wi-Fi connection to have this app work.
9. Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
Features:
- The first version of this free hotspot app for iOS was last updated in July 2013 and this is one which lets you discover hotspot networks nearby.
- The size of the app is about 5.1 MB.
- The app is compatible with all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Pros:
- The countries covered under the app are numerous and the number touches to around 50.
- The user interface is simple to operate and easy enough for beginners.
- The hotspots are depicted on a map for easier navigation and quicker access.
Cons:
- The productivity of the app is not uniform across all regions.
- Presence of bugs hampers the functioning and this is another negative.
- No updates have been made since launch and this is the biggest drawback.
User Reviews/ Comments:
- I'm going to Florida and on the whole car ride there I want free wifi everywhere.
- Hope it works!
- Still trying. Still waiting.
10. Hotspot Shield
Features:
- This is a kind of a free hotspot app for iOS which works as a VPN proxy by letting you access some banned sites.
- It shields your hotspot or wifi when accessing sites like Facebook and guarantees security.
- It enables you to hide your IP address and identity from online tracers
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Pros:
- The best thing about it is that it provided you security to access the internet.
- It detects and blocks malware and fraudulent sites in real time
- This app works in a large number of companies and this is a plus too.
Cons:
- It can work slow and sluggishly at times.
- It crashes on many occasions
User Reviews/ Comments:
- Freeze, crash, burn. App crashes almost every time I launch it.
- This is one of the best VPN service on iOS platform..trial for 15 days for free ..great app !
- Keep giving this best service always
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