Hotspot Control Apk

Latest version 1.1

12 Apr 2013

Apk Infos

Version	1.1
Rating	2.8/5, based on 3,089 votes
Size‎	80.1 KB
Requires Android	Android 4.0+ (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Author's Notes	Tiny app that enables or disables Portable Hotspot functionality of Android

About Hotspot Control APK

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Application description
Latest updates
How to install Hotspot Control APK?
Questions & Answers
Reviews from verified install users

Hotspot Control APK Download for Android

Description

Hotspot Control is a tiny app that enables or disables Portable Hotspot functionality of Android. Usually you could just do this in Android settings, but on some devices this option is hidden, or only works if you have a SIM inserted.

Hotspot Control does away with those requirements, assuming that the hotspot functionality itself is actually still present and operational on the device. Rooting is *usually* not required.

THIS IS NOT DESIGNED TO BEAT YOUR CARRIER'S TETHERING PROTECTION, OR LET YOU TETHER FOR FREE - For some people it does (it depends on how that protection is implemented) but this is not what the app was made for. It's no use complaining that it doesn't do this for you. This app is designed to circumvent some issues when setting up a *local* hotspot so your devices can communicate with eachother, *not* with the internet (though that also works on several devices).

You can configure the access point (hotspot) name and password, encryption used is alway WPA2 AES + TKIP, to keep it simple.

On some devices that do not have a cellular data connection capability (like the Nexus 10) the hotspot will not give out IP addresses - the app will auto-detect this situation and fix it, but root is required for that option. Note that without root on these devices, the connected devices can still communicate if you configure their IP addresses manually, but that is something for the advanced user.

I personally need this to create a private network (even without a SIM, and thus without an actual *internet* connection) in the field between a number of my devices. Some genius at Samsung decided that my Note II shouldn't create an access point if no SIM is present - I beg to differ! Maybe someone else has use for this as well.

For discussion and questions, see the thread on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230848

Latest updates

What's new in version 1.1

v1.1:
- Added (automatically detected) feature to fix the issue with some devices that do not have cellular data capability (like the Nexus 10) that they do not give out IP addresses. Unfortunately this does require root to fix.

How to install Hotspot Control APK on Android phone or tablet?

Download Hotspot Control APK file from ApkClean, then follow these steps:

Update Phone Settings

Go to your phone Settings page
Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
Check the Unknown Sources box
Confirm with OK

Go to Downloads

Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
Tap the APK file you downloaded (eu.chainfire.hotspotcontrol-v1.1-ApkClean.apk)
Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.

Older Versions

1.1 (11)

80.1 KB

Questions & Answers

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User's Reivew

4 ★About to try it now

1 ★Didn't work

1 ★DOESN'T WORK

5 ★I I OLDIE TO USA JOE ICICI

1 ★don't use it

1 ★Doesn't work.

3 ★I don't know

1 ★Doesn't do diddilly

1 ★peace a crop

4 ★This app DOES NOT.. *REPEAT* DOES NOT Bypass T-Mobile's HOTSPOT FEATURE. For those looking for a way to avoid paying the fees associated with HOTSPOT usage This is not THE APP! The DEVELOPER says it, I'm saying it. App works great like expected from CHAINFIRE. Support our DEVELOPERS and Make sure to visit the XDA Forums and Say Thanks. *Rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 - Stock TMo Rom*

3 ★Worked flawlessly on a boost Mobile moto e 2nd gen...for a week. Now I get the tethering message from Sprint and it fails to connect to the internet. I see that it's not MEANT to do truly bypass that, but its disappointing that it did so for a week and then stopped despite no updates being done to the phone or app

5 ★These guys don't stop killin these apps!!!! EVERY APP WORKS EVERYTIME! Everything I've ever downloaded from them has always worked exactly as described. The youtube vids are a cherry on top. What more do you want??!! Send these guys donations and spread the love. This is how global commerce should be. Many blessings.

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