iPad iPad + jailbroken iPhone with MyWi = amazing

[NJRonbo]

I have a jailbroken iPhone 3GS.

Can anyone tell me the exact steps to
tethering from what software I need to
install to the tethering setup and use?

Pardon me for being a newbie on this.

 

[T4R06]

I have a jailbroken iPhone 3GS.

Can anyone tell me the exact steps to
tethering from what software I need to
install to the tethering setup and use?

Pardon me for being a newbie on this.

Go to cydia and search mywi

 

[Sounds Good]

This is exactly why I didn't get the 3G version.

I was planning on getting the 3G version... but now I've gotta re-think that!

has anyone heard of AT&T getting wise to tethering with mywi?

Good question...

 

[Sounds Good]

Hey guys, I've got the original iPhone (not one of the 3G versions). At this point I don't want to upgrade my iPhone to 3G until the next iPhone gets released.

Question: Would it be crazy to use the non-3G iPhone for tethering? Anyone here doing this?

I've gotta decide with version of iPad to buy based on this. Thanks.

 

[tttexxan]

ditto here also.....Why even think about 3g

 

[NJRonbo]

Just posted this in another thread.

Just purchased the MyWi (No Rock)
app for my jailbroken iPhone 3GS for $10.

It does not tether the 3GS signal.

In fact, will not even connect unless I
turn the WIFI setting on my iPhone to ON.

No use to tether the WIFI signal I already
have. I need to tether the 3G signal.

Can someone help?

Also, does AT&T charge extra for tethering
3G thru an app like MyWi?

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[jon snow]

It is using your 3G. MyWi is tricking your iPad into thinking it is just another wireless connection. No extra charge from AT&T but that would not be happy if they found out.

 

[OneMike]

Thats why I didn't get the 3G version. If I didn't have an iPhone then yes. Otherwise no point.

 

[NJRonbo]

Aaah, so just to confirm....

1. I must keep my WiFi setting turned ON at all
times while using MyWi.

2. MyWi is tethering the 3G connection NOT the WiFi

3. AT&T cannot trace the tethering.

NOTE: I just unplugged my Wifi router and sure enough
MyWi still transmitted the 3G signal to my computer.

This thing friggin' rocks.

My only fear -- new iPhone coming. Will require a
jailbreak that may never happen and I will have to
repurchase the MyWi software (least of my worries)

 

[jon snow]

Aaah, so just to confirm....

1. I must keep my WiFi setting turned ON at all
times while using MyWi.

2. MyWi is tethering the 3G connection NOT the WiFi

3. AT&T cannot trace the tethering.

NOTE: I just unplugged my Wifi router and sure enough
MyWi still transmitted the 3G signal to my computer.

This thing friggin' rocks.

My only fear -- new iPhone coming. Will require a
jailbreak that may never happen and I will have to
repurchase the MyWi software (least of my worries)

If you get a new phone when it's released and jail breaking doesn't work just keep the old phone and when you need to tether switch sim cards

 

[NJRonbo]

If you get a new phone when it's released and jail breaking doesn't work just keep the old phone and when you need to tether switch sim cards

Brilliant!

So much I don't know and I appreciate
the help.

So, I can easily just switch out the SIM
card from the new iPhone back to my
old 3GS and it is still usable?

 

[jon snow]

Brilliant!

So much I don't know and I appreciate
the help.

So, I can easily just switch out the SIM
card from the new iPhone back to my
old 3GS and it is still usable?

I know it can be done now so I assume that will be the case with the new one.

 

[greenlander]

Thats why I didn't get the 3G version. If I didn't have an iPhone then yes. Otherwise no point.

Plenty of point -- AGPS.

That's what'll be getting me to sell this one and get the 3G.

 

[Play4keeps]

Wow what a nice egg to have in basket
Works perfect thanks for posting the news

 

[Chris Rogers]

So when 4.0 is released, and breaks the jailbreak, everyone will have to ask themselves:

Is 4.0 (and whatever it has to offer) cooler than having mywi?

So mywi isn't going to talk me down to a wifi only iPad just yet. Anyone else feel the same?

 

[HXGuy]

So when 4.0 is released, and breaks the jailbreak, everyone will have to ask themselves:

Is 4.0 (and whatever it has to offer) cooler than having mywi?

So mywi isn't going to talk me down to a wifi only iPad just yet. Anyone else feel the same?

That is the problem with MyWi...you have to always be jailbroken which sucks. I like updating to the latest firmware the day it comes out.

 

[chhhrrriiisss]

So when 4.0 is released, and breaks the jailbreak, everyone will have to ask themselves:

Is 4.0 (and whatever it has to offer) cooler than having mywi?

So mywi isn't going to talk me down to a wifi only iPad just yet. Anyone else feel the same?

I was actually just telling my friend that last night.

 

[apesta]

im just wondering, i only have 500mb per month for my iphone. is that enough or it will exceed pretty quick if it tethers the ipad?

 

[antmo]

so i was thinking about the pros/cons of this way of getting 3g as opossed to waiting for the built-in and decided to go the miwi route as well... this is the stuff i thought about that convinced me...

pros
o i need to carry a mobile phone anyway and i already have an iphone with unlimited data, so it doesn't cut down on the number of devices i need to carry, nor do i have to wait to get an ipad
o since the ipad doesn't know where the internet connection is coming from, it can't enforce rules on how i use it (e.g. downloading stuff from itunes or the app store over a certain size on 3g, voip apps, etc)
o if i have additional devices i need internet access on, i can use those as well

cons
o quick battery drain, so i need to make sure i have power available every couple hours at least
o i need to keep the phone jailbroken

 

[OceanView]

This sounds like a good alternative to getting the 3G version.
My concern is, how often will you have to jail break the iPhone.
Is it something that you have to do with each update or can you just leave your existing OS alone?

 

[Robin Chung]

This is actually better than getting the 3G ipad. The 3G iPad is heavier, and has a piece of black plastic on the back, which is butt ugly. Plus it's cheaper using tethering.

 

[ngenerator]

This is actually better than getting the 3G ipad. The 3G iPad is heavier, and has a piece of black plastic on the back, which is butt ugly. Plus it's cheaper using tethering.

Lol, what is it, 0.1lbs heavier? But I agree, Wifi is the way to go, plus you're saving $130 on the actual device

 

[ippikiokami]

This worked great. I tried it the day I got the iPad.

But for people thinking this could be the decision between the 3g and non 3g remember that using your iphone as a hotspot drains the battery like crazy.

Side note: if you live in a cold climate the iphone can be a pretty good hand warmer when you have mywi on

 

[hualon]

Can anyone tell me how to revert from firmware 3.1.3 to 3.1.2 on my iPhone 3G? I have searched high and low and I managed to get 3.1.2 loaded but it disabled my AT&T service!

I used to have MyWi on my 3G phone but I had the phone replaced at the Apple store under warranty (mute switch broke) and they gave me one with 3.1.3 on it.

 

[melman101]

I don't think I'd be on the internet enough to justify the 3G one. I can always tether. Yes, I'm a slave to jailbreaking, but my wife has a 3GS too. I'll play with her 4.0 new features first. Also, I like having my iPhone unlocked .