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#Download FoxFi if your carrier has locked you out of creating hotspots. If your carrier doesn't allow tethering on your plan, you can try to use a third-party app instead. These apps are less reliable than using the built-in hotspot software, and may incur charges from your carrier if they find out. | #Download FoxFi if your carrier has locked you out of creating hotspots. If your carrier doesn't allow tethering on your plan, you can try to use a third-party app instead. These apps are less reliable than using the built-in hotspot software, and may incur charges from your carrier if they find out. | ||
#*FoxFi is one of the most popular hotspot apps available. | #*FoxFi is one of the most popular hotspot apps available. | ||
| − | #*You can get more reliability if your [[Root | + | #*You can get more reliability if your [[Root an Android Phone with UnlockRoot Software|phone is rooted]]. |
#*Some carriers block apps like FoxFi from their versions of the app store, as they can be used to circumvent carrier policy. To install these apps, you will need to download the APK file using your phone's browser and tap it in the Notification bar to install it. | #*Some carriers block apps like FoxFi from their versions of the app store, as they can be used to circumvent carrier policy. To install these apps, you will need to download the APK file using your phone's browser and tap it in the Notification bar to install it. | ||
#*You will need to allow third-party apps if you want to download the APK from a website. To do this, open the Settings menu, open the Security section, and then check the "Unknown sources" box. This will allow you to install apps downloaded from outside the Play Store. | #*You will need to allow third-party apps if you want to download the APK from a website. To do this, open the Settings menu, open the Security section, and then check the "Unknown sources" box. This will allow you to install apps downloaded from outside the Play Store. | ||
