Users with big or unlimited data plans can use FoxFi to create Wi-Fi hotspots and allow their friends and family to connect via computers, tablets or game consoles with WPA2 security. Unfortunately, due to pressure from mobile carriers and several updates (particularly the Nougat update), the Wi-Fi mode is now severely restricted to a few devices. As of now, Verizon no longer allows FoxFi’s Wi-Fi connections on devices running Android Nougat. Also, only Samsung phones with a Verizon data plan running on Android 6.1 or below still have Wi-Fi connection support. For a complete list of supported FoxFi devices, check out this list. FoxFi works by creating a security certificate that is later used to make changes to your Android system. After that, it uses a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to bypass the subscription check for your Hotspot, thus allowing you to enable it. But Android 7.0 (Nougat) has made things a lot trickier. However, Nougat has removed user control over security certificates. Even more, the update blocks FoxFi’s Wi-Fi tether and Bluetooth tether in some cases. So even if you are signaling to your device that you trust FoxFi, the app still doesn’t become a system-trusted app. The good news; FoxFi’s USB tethering is mainly unaffected by the changes brought along with Nougat. The only minor issue is that T-Mobile data plans only work with “Hide Tether Usage” enabled, which will kill any kind of Netflix streaming. With this in mind, here’s what you can do to continue using FoxFi to tether your mobile data connection.
Method 1: Use USB Tethering
If you were mainly using the FoxFi for your laptop, then this guide below is all you need. The good news is you can easily share your phone network with your PC/ Laptop. Although the steps might be a little different from device to device, you should be able to use the steps below as a general guide. Note: Some LG models will only work with the PTP option. Note: A good practice is to expand the PdaNet+ Settings on your computer and set it to “Auto Connect When attached”. This will ensure your computer will connect to your phone’s internet as soon as it’s plugged in.
Method 2: Downgrade to Marshmallow
If using USB Tethering doesn’t serve your purpose, then downgrading to Marshmallow is about your only option to continue using FoxFi. The problem is, the process might have major differences for each manufacturer. Since almost each device manufacturer has proprietary software used for flashing, we cannot provide you with a work-for-all guide. If you decide to do it however, take some precautions because you run the risk of bricking your device. If you downgrade successfully, remember to freeze or disable the app that handles software updates, so that you don’t get upgraded to Nougat again.
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