connecting ipad to the internet through an android phone?

jojoba · 11-12-2011, 12:44 PM

I'm thinking of getting an ipad and would like the 3g connectivity, but in additional to monthly fees it's going to set me almost 200 dollars compared to wifi only. If I buy a wifi only, would it be possible for me to connect to the ipad to the internet through my android phone? I think this would be sufficient for my needs, but I'd like to have some kind of back up in situations where wifi isn't available.

kjk · 11-12-2011, 01:11 PM

If your Android phone (and more importantly, your carrier) has general wi-fi hotspot capability, sure. It would just be another wi-fi device connecting.

Direct tethering is also possible through some software/rooting, apparently. But the wi-fi hotspot approach seems really flexible.

kyteflyer · 11-12-2011, 02:34 PM

What I did last year was buy a wifi gadget from one of the local providers. Yes, it meant I had a phone with net as well as the gadget, but I could connect anything i needed to, to the gadget, and kept my phone free for phone and app stuff. And, if necessary, the phone could connect to it as well. It might seem like overkill but I found it really useful.

Cheeky1 · 11-12-2011, 09:50 PM

I use my Android (HTC Aria) as a wifi hotspot with my iPad all the time. You can definetly do it but you may end up paying. My phone is rooted and running CM7 which has a hotspot option so I don't have to pay for it through my carrier(AT&T). Even though I use my phone as a hotspot it's never for extended periods of time. Usually when I'm waiting for an appointment so I haven't given my carrier a reason to become suspicious.

Your best bet may be to check out XDA Developers and search up your question there.

Good Luck!

jojoba · 11-13-2011, 07:34 AM

Thanks so much, everyone. This is new ground to me so I had no idea what the options were, this is really useful. I'm going to find out from my provider first what they provide (or not). I wouldn't really mind another gadget, either, if it's not too big. I'm not too worried about charges, it's just for those occasions where you need to log on quickly and get something done and then move on.

11-12-2011, 12:44 PM	#1
jojoba Addict Posts: 277 Karma: 1039638 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad 3gen, Cybook Odyssey FL HD	connecting ipad to the internet through an android phone? I'm thinking of getting an ipad and would like the 3g connectivity, but in additional to monthly fees it's going to set me almost 200 dollars compared to wifi only. If I buy a wifi only, would it be possible for me to connect to the ipad to the internet through my android phone? I think this would be sufficient for my needs, but I'd like to have some kind of back up in situations where wifi isn't available.

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11-12-2011, 01:11 PM	#2
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	If your Android phone (and more importantly, your carrier) has general wi-fi hotspot capability, sure. It would just be another wi-fi device connecting. Direct tethering is also possible through some software/rooting, apparently. But the wi-fi hotspot approach seems really flexible.

11-12-2011, 02:34 PM	#3
kyteflyer Wizard Posts: 1,845 Karma: 9547754 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Device: iPhone 12 Mini	What I did last year was buy a wifi gadget from one of the local providers. Yes, it meant I had a phone with net as well as the gadget, but I could connect anything i needed to, to the gadget, and kept my phone free for phone and app stuff. And, if necessary, the phone could connect to it as well. It might seem like overkill but I found it really useful.

11-12-2011, 09:50 PM	#4
Cheeky1 A Happy Pelican Posts: 45 Karma: 472472 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pelican Island Device: iPad 1, iPad 3, iPad Air, iPhone 5s, Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7	I use my Android (HTC Aria) as a wifi hotspot with my iPad all the time. You can definetly do it but you may end up paying. My phone is rooted and running CM7 which has a hotspot option so I don't have to pay for it through my carrier(AT&T). Even though I use my phone as a hotspot it's never for extended periods of time. Usually when I'm waiting for an appointment so I haven't given my carrier a reason to become suspicious. Your best bet may be to check out XDA Developers and search up your question there. Good Luck!

11-13-2011, 07:34 AM	#5
jojoba Addict Posts: 277 Karma: 1039638 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad 3gen, Cybook Odyssey FL HD	Thanks so much, everyone. This is new ground to me so I had no idea what the options were, this is really useful. I'm going to find out from my provider first what they provide (or not). I wouldn't really mind another gadget, either, if it's not too big. I'm not too worried about charges, it's just for those occasions where you need to log on quickly and get something done and then move on.