On Father’s day Sunday I found myself between a rock and a hard place.

It goes without saying, a wireless tether app can drain the battery quickly and use a lot of data.

Some OEMs have locked down the WiFi hotspot feature in Jelly Bean, for affected devices you will have to install a user certificate which requires an active screen lock to setup.

There’s a usage limitation, after you reach a certain amount you have to restart the app and wireless broadcast.

Adds connected notification to Android tray, also displays data usage in the app.

Connection works great aside from the usage limitations (see cons below).

USB tethering requires the PDANet+ client installed on the connected computer.

You can also setup tethering via USB or Bluetooth.

No advertisements or bloatware to contend with.

You can configure a WiFi access name and a password (WPA2).

Quickly set your smartphone up as a wireless access point.

You can connect to your wireless access point -cue mobile device- to do what you need to do. Let’s say you’re out somewhere, with a tablet or laptop that only has Wi-Fi support (no 3G or 4G) and you need to access the internet on said device. If you’re wondering why you would want to use your mobile device as a wireless access point, I’ll paint this scenario for you.

What is it and what does it doįoxFi is an app that broadcasts your device as a wireless access point, but most importantly it doesn’t require root access to use. What if you don’t have the proper knowitall or resources to root your device, however- or just plain don’t want to? FoxFi is a Wi-Fi tethering app that allows you to broadcast your mobile device as a wireless access point and it does not require root access to use. One way around this silly limitation is to root your device and install an Android app or custom ROM that has the feature built-in.

However, I can’t use my device as a wireless access point without incurring additional charges, at least not without being a sneak. For example, I have an unlimited data plan (I was grandfathered in) which means I have absolutely no limits. Verizon likes to lock down their devices by charging you all kinds of additional fees to use features which should already be supported. I have service with Verizon Wireless, not that you necessarily care, but trust me that point sets the stage for my review.

Foxfi compatible devices