Xoom Bluetooth Internet Connection

[jawonder]

Thanks much , i've been using my data all along when i could have tethered . Thanks for this thread everyone .

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[jawonder]

When you use the bluetooth it runs off of your DX Data, not your Xoom's

Thank you very much .

[tp76]

BT doesnt use data at all though right?

The data has to come from somewhere -

[jawonder]

I think using the wifi works %100 better than using the bluetooth , i rarely get any connetion with the Bluetooth but with the wifi always . What's the difference with both is the any danger in using one or the other does the wifi save data as well ?. What is access Controle used for , i'm getting a notification saying access Controle is disable and when i try to turn it on it's not allowing me to .

[WTXDroid]

I'm stuck using BT tethering to my D1 because that's all it supports. But if I had the choice I think wifi tethering would be the preferred method for highest speed, right? I didn't think BT was designed for sustained high-bandwidth data transfer. Though, I guess if BT headphones work playing music, maybe that's not the case. My BT tether with the D1 certainly isn't as fast as connecting through wifi to my home network and 10mbps cable connection, but fast enough in a pinch and considering it's not costing me anything extra.

[MadCruzer]

I played with this for a while today and had no luck until I turned off wifi on my X...duh works well.

[shcommish]

Just confirmed on Droid 1!

Heres how:
-Go to Settings in Wireless Tether for Root Users
-Check "Use Bluetooth"
-Check "Discoverable"
-Start tethering
-Check Bluetooth on your Xoom under "Wireless and Networks" in the settings
-Go into "Bluetooth Settings" on your Xoom under "Wireless and Networks" in the settings
-Scan for devices
-Select "Droid 1" when it appears
-Once connected click the wrench icon for the Droid 1
-Check "Tethering"

Done

I follow these directions and everything is ok until I click on the wrench and there is no option to "tether" All I get is "Droid" and "Unpair". If I press on "Droid" nothing happens. What am I doing wrong????

[Sonny]

Is there any reason the Xoom wouldn't pair with an AT&T iPhone 4.. Was just wondering, I have an unlimited data plan service with AT&T so if it would work I could drop the Verizon service.. Thanks..

[DrivetheGreen66]

Is there any reason the Xoom wouldn't pair with an AT&T iPhone 4.. Was just wondering, I have an unlimited data plan service with AT&T so if it would work I could drop the Verizon service.. Thanks..

I saw something today about at&t doing something to its tethering. It was on engadget I believe, not sure though so don't quote me on it. I've been a vzw customer for quite some time so I don't know much about AT&T. Nevertheless good luck finding a fix.

Sent from my Xoom!!!
In a world of doesn't... Droid does!!!

[Sonny]

I saw something today about at&t doing something to its tethering. It was on engadget I believe, not sure though so don't quote me on it. I've been a vzw customer for quite some time so I don't know much about AT&T. Nevertheless good luck finding a fix.

Sent from my Xoom!!!
In a world of doesn't... Droid does!!!

Well with some checking it looks like it would be an additional $20+ to my monthly plan I could tether on AT&T.. No thanks Ill just continue the Verizon plan and not have to mess with the tethering..Thanks..