You CAN run e-ticket on an iPod or iPad (and Android users) in the parks IF... - The DIS Discussion Forums

MM32830 · 09-05-2010, 12:33 PM

... you have an Android phone! This will also allow Android phone users the ability to run e-ticket.

Weird, but keep reading.

Recently, Android phone users have been getting pushed a new version of the Android operation system; Version 2.2, called FroYo. I just got mine this weekend and it has one feature that can make lots of people happy.

3G HotSpot.

What this does is to allow your Android phone to become a 3G hotspot. Turn it on and your wifi capable iPod Touch or iPad now has access to the internet through your Android phone. I've tried this and it works well. I suggest you use security (the hotspot supports WEP, WPA and WPA2) to make sure others in the parks don't hop on to your wifi signal.

Many of us Android users also have an iPod Touch so now you can have your cake (or pie!) and eat it, too!

This works on my HTC Incredible phone. I have not tested it with any other brand of phone but it should work as long as your phone has FroYo.

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starwood · 09-05-2010, 01:02 PM

Where is this on the phone. I've looked and all I see is tethering

AJRitz · 09-05-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by starwood

Where is this on the phone. I've looked and all I see is tethering

It's not being made available on all phones. Verizon is only including it in the Froyo rolled out for newer phones. Older phones don't get it - basically, Verizon's ploy to get people to upgrade their phones. I believe that you can still get this feature if you root your phone and re-install a full image of Froyo yourself. But the standard rollout of Froyo onto an older phone will not have hotspot ability.

MM32830 · 09-05-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by starwood

Where is this on the phone. I've looked and all I see is tethering

What kind of phone do you have (Brand/Model)?

Mine is in SETTINGS - WIRELESS & NETWORKS - 3G MOBILE HOTSPOT

Do you have FroYo (Android O/S Version 2.2)? You can check this by going to SETTINGS - ABOUT PHONE - SOFTWARE INFORMATION - ANDROID VERSION. This NEEDS to be 2.2

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starwood · 09-05-2010, 01:17 PM

Well that stinks. I have the regular droid and just got it last month. I have android 2.2.

MM32830 · 09-05-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by starwood

Well that stinks. I have the regular droid and just got it last month. I have android 2.2.

If it's been less than 30 days, go exchange is for an HTC Incredible (or Droid2/Droid X).

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wdwfreeksince88 · 09-05-2010, 05:22 PM

Droid X has it without the new update. We haven't gotten the update for the droid x yet.

rcraw45425 · 11-18-2010, 08:20 PM

Sprint HTC EVO has it, I just activated it and hooked up my laptop to try it out. Worked great. I then used my iPod touch and was able to access Netflix and watch movies!

sayhello · 11-18-2010, 08:42 PM

Wow! How do they charge for something like that?

Sayhello

VeroBeach · 11-19-2010, 09:34 AM

With Verizon at least, this is an extra $20/month charge to be able to run the 3G-Mobile hotspot.

I use it a lot, its well worth it for me.

NOTE: It drains batteries FAST - it's recommended to only use it while plugged into AC.

k5jmh · 11-19-2010, 09:48 AM

Here is what I do...

rcraw45425 · 11-19-2010, 09:53 AM

Sprints hot spot is 4G where available and is $29.99 a month, no contract.

09-05-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
MM32830 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Commute between Central Florida and Maine Posts: 563	You CAN run e-ticket on an iPod or iPad (and Android users) in the parks IF... ... you have an Android phone! This will also allow Android phone users the ability to run e-ticket. Weird, but keep reading. Recently, Android phone users have been getting pushed a new version of the Android operation system; Version 2.2, called FroYo. I just got mine this weekend and it has one feature that can make lots of people happy. 3G HotSpot. What this does is to allow your Android phone to become a 3G hotspot. Turn it on and your wifi capable iPod Touch or iPad now has access to the internet through your Android phone. I've tried this and it works well. I suggest you use security (the hotspot supports WEP, WPA and WPA2) to make sure others in the parks don't hop on to your wifi signal. Many of us Android users also have an iPod Touch so now you can have your cake (or pie!) and eat it, too! This works on my HTC Incredible phone. I have not tested it with any other brand of phone but it should work as long as your phone has FroYo. __________________ Armand

09-05-2010, 05:22 PM	#7
wdwfreeksince88 Only An Hour From The House Of Mouse Join Date: May 2008 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 726	Droid X has it without the new update. We haven't gotten the update for the droid x yet. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/wdwfreek Twitter: @wdwfreek

11-18-2010, 08:20 PM	#8
rcraw45425 I'm a 43 year old mom with a scar on my navel! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, GA, South of Atlanta Posts: 10,434	Sprint HTC EVO has it, I just activated it and hooked up my laptop to try it out. Worked great. I then used my iPod touch and was able to access Netflix and watch movies! __________________ Robin offsite '71,'86,'95,'04,Swan'98,CR'98,GF'99,CR'01,CR'03,WL '04,Poly'04,YC'05,GF'05,POFQ'05,CR'05,YC'06,PBH'06 ,CR'07,AS Sports,YC CL1/08,GF11/08, HRH 07/09, WL CL 11/09, PBH 1/10, CR Tower Club 1 bedroom suite 5/10,Royal Pacific Resort Club 12/10, BWI,Disney Dream 4/11,CSR/Grand Floridian 12/11,CR tower 10/12, AKL 1/13, upcoming Poly 6/13

11-18-2010, 08:42 PM	#9
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11-19-2010, 09:48 AM	#11
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09-05-2010, 01:02 PM	#2
starwood This mouse GOT her next cruise I won't even tell my DH what I'm doing. He already thinks I'm nuts Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,216	Where is this on the phone. I've looked and all I see is tethering

09-05-2010, 01:17 PM	#5
starwood This mouse GOT her next cruise I won't even tell my DH what I'm doing. He already thinks I'm nuts Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,216	Well that stinks. I have the regular droid and just got it last month. I have android 2.2.

11-19-2010, 09:34 AM	#10
VeroBeach Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 367	With Verizon at least, this is an extra $20/month charge to be able to run the 3G-Mobile hotspot. I use it a lot, its well worth it for me. NOTE: It drains batteries FAST - it's recommended to only use it while plugged into AC.

11-19-2010, 09:53 AM	#12
rcraw45425 I'm a 43 year old mom with a scar on my navel! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, GA, South of Atlanta Posts: 10,434	Sprints hot spot is 4G where available and is $29.99 a month, no contract. __________________ Robin offsite '71,'86,'95,'04,Swan'98,CR'98,GF'99,CR'01,CR'03,WL '04,Poly'04,YC'05,GF'05,POFQ'05,CR'05,YC'06,PBH'06 ,CR'07,AS Sports,YC CL1/08,GF11/08, HRH 07/09, WL CL 11/09, PBH 1/10, CR Tower Club 1 bedroom suite 5/10,Royal Pacific Resort Club 12/10, BWI,Disney Dream 4/11,CSR/Grand Floridian 12/11,CR tower 10/12, AKL 1/13, upcoming Poly 6/13

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