how to wifi tether with current OTA 1.47 - Page 2

176562 · #11 (**permalink**) 07-18-2010, 12:40 PM

Sorry if this is a dumb question...with this method do I lose all data/apps currently on the phone.....like I would if I was loading a custom ROM?

jsjaybone · #12 (**permalink**) 07-18-2010, 01:35 PM

Nope you will not lose your data just follow the guide and you will be fine. Once it is done you will see a black screen on your phone that gives you a reboot phone option. Pick that hit power button phone will reboot. Then dump the teether ap on sd and install. You will be good as gold then

Remember no question is a dumb question that what this fine site is for to help people.

SadFeet · #13 (**permalink**) 07-18-2010, 06:42 PM

Is my Evo able to use android wifi tether app while on the charger. . . or will it overheat and stop charging . . . like the Touch Pro 2 does? Also does the app automatically tether 4g if turned on and available allowing me to recieve calls, or is there something special I have to configure?

Lastly can I usb tether for free with the Evo on a mac?

lilbrulesall · #14 (**permalink**) 07-18-2010, 07:48 PM

Yes you can tether free on the MAC, using pdanet. I think easy whether also works but not sure on that one. They are both programs in the market, they both have free trials but require purchase after the trial end or you can only go on unsecured sites is how it works to my understanding. Boo boo may be able to hook you up with easy tether but not certain, worth asking tho

o and both require some sort of program on your computer, but they are easy to install and use : ) hope that helps, as for the other stuff I am not the one to ask

sorry friend

s2art · #15 (**permalink**) 07-18-2010, 11:12 PM

Exactly which HTC drivers need to be uninstalled at the beginning of the process?

jsjaybone · #16 (**permalink**) 07-19-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by s2art

Exactly which HTC drivers need to be uninstalled at the beginning of the process?

In windows check under your add/remove programs. If you don't see anything htc there you will be fine. If you do uninstall em. Then follow guide and have some fun

jsjaybone · #17 (**permalink**) 07-19-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SadFeet

Is my Evo able to use android wifi tether app while on the charger. . . or will it overheat and stop charging . . . like the Touch Pro 2 does? Also does the app automatically tether 4g if turned on and available allowing me to recieve calls, or is there something special I have to configure?

Lastly can I usb tether for free with the Evo on a mac?

I haven't had any heat issues with this phone. The phone will get warm but I don't see an issue with it. I came from a TP 2 also so I no about the heat issues. I have had many things running and the phone always works great while charging. Mac no clue I don't own any. Other have said it works.

s2art · #18 (**permalink**) 07-19-2010, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the instructions Boo Boo, you helped get me started. I also found the following detailed instructions to be particularly helpful, especially with regard to the necessary windows drivers.

http://androidforums.com/all-things-...tructions.html

I was a bit nervous at first because I had avoided installing the OTA, and I knew that once I did there was no turning back. Fortunately it was a very simple process.
I am now fully OTA'd and Unrevoked.

Fat Tony · #19 (**permalink**) 07-19-2010, 06:02 PM

If you do this are you still running the 1.47 software? I like the longer battery life I'm getting with the OTA update.

Also, lets say I need to take the phone in for service, repair, etc. How do I delete it? Is it software I can just delete and then a Sprint Tech can't tell what I did?

lxcivic4life · #20 (**permalink**) 07-20-2010, 12:13 AM

I could not get the reflash program to recognize my phone on my Windows computer. Luckily I had my sister's Mac. All I did was download the reflash program for Mac and ran it. I then plugged my phone in and it did the rest. My Evo is now rooted and WiFi tether is working great!