Foxfi (wifi tether w/o root) app for android description: Android - 0 (nougat) or later no longer allows wifi mode even for verizon phones.
Please use usb mode or bluetooth mode instead using our software.
This app now contains both foxfi (wifi mode may not work on your phone details below) and pdanet (usb or bluetooth mode).
You can now share your cell phone 39 s internet connection with your computers or tablets through either usb bluetooth or even wifi hotspot on some phone models.
Most importantly it does not require the extra tether plan (mobile hotspot plan) from your carrier.
Also no rooting needed for your android phone.
Free edition will have timed usage limit otherwise it is same as full version.
Sprint and at t may not allow you to install our app from play store please install the apk file directly from pdanet.
Co android or install on the computer side from pdanet.
Co a wifi mode due to lockdowns through each phone system update wifi mode will only be allowed on a short list of compatible devices.
As of 11 2016 in general: android - 0 (nougat) or later no longer allows wifi mode even for verizon phones.
Verizon samsung phones (s3 4 5 6 7 edge note 2 3 4 5 etc.
) Verizon lg phones (v10 g2 3 4 5 etc.
) And verizon sony phones (z2 z3) are supported by android versions up to android - 0 - - verizon htc phones (m7 8) will only work on android - 1 - - verizon motorola phones will only work on android - 3 or below.
At t samsung phones will only work on android - 2 or below.
Other carriers phones will only work if they still have android - 0 or below.
Straight talk phones will only work if it uses verizon and are compatible with the above.
For all other phones use usb mode or bluetooth mode instead.
To get around lockdowns on wifi mode foxfi may prompt you to install a certificate on your phone this will cause the android system to enforce a screen lock and show a security message in notification.
For more detail and steps to remove screen lock
