The non-availability of tethering and MMS features in the U.S at the time of the launch of iPhone OS 3.0 was probably the most disappointing news that was announced at the WWDC 2009 Keynote address.
However, some clever folks have figured out a way to enable tethering on iPhone OS 3.0 without the need to jailbreak their iPhone.
There are several methods floating around to enable tethering on iPhone OS 3.0 but I found the method where you can enable it via iPhone's Safari, the easiest.
The idea behind the hack to enable tethering on the iPhone running iPhone OS 3.0 is to download a .ipcc, which is carrier specific and update your iPhone with it via iTunes. The procedure gets even simpler using iPhone's Safari browser.
Step 1:
Folks at BenM.at have hosted several iPhone tethering configuration files for many carriers across several countries. You need to go to the following link http://help.benm.at/help.php using iPhone's Safari browser.
Step 2:
Then click on Mobileconfigs on that page:
Step 3:
Select your country from the list.
Step 4:
Once you have selected the country, you will be prompted to select the provider.
Step 5:
Tap on the Install button.
Step 6:
Then tap on the Install Now button.
Step 7:
Tap on the Done button.
Step 8:
But the way this hack has spread, I won't be surprised if AT&T clamps down on it soon so enjoy it till it works.
Please note that this is a hack so proceed with caution.
Some known issues:
This seems to disable Voicemail feature for some users.
It doesn't seem to work with 1st generation iPhone.
Update:
iPhone OS 3.1 Beta 2 disables the tethering functionality enabled using this hack, so don't upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1 whenever it is released if you want to use this functionality.
As always, please don't forget to tell us how it goes.[via ModMyi]
Same here, it worked fine before I unlocked the phone when ultrasn0w was released. upon the unlock, I know get this message also.
Those of you receiving the message to contact ATT, please reboot the device after step 7, and this should resolve the problem when trying to switch on thethering.
i have an unlocked iphone and i'm using it with tmobile how do i get the internet to work is there a hack app out there that will allow me to use the internet in the pass we had t zone but t mobile doesn't offer t zone no more what can i do
This app is great; I don't see any connection in my network via usb. This definitely works on a Mac but nothing for windows xp. Must have read everyone comments above with no luck. Any tip on how to crank this sucker for windows xp? Thanks!
It works for me now, maybe after I rebooted my PC.
my country malaysia is not in the list how do i use this?
how do u get it to work via bluetooth???? my bluetooth wont connect….usb works perfect….on a MAC btw
Works great! The installation part was very straight forward. No known issues yet as of now. Will update if anything goes wrong.
Im using this on a windows xp pro and works just great.
works great but when i have a voicemail it does not show up… anyway to fix it?
if you bother to read the rest of the article, you'll find that you'll need to reset your network connection on your phone to fix this error message
http://www.myappleguide.com/blogs/iphone-world/2280/how-tether-iphone-3g-over-att
or this is what I did to fix voicemail after enabling tether:
My screen said Call AT&T so I hit the button and it prompted me to enter a password, so I entered my voicemail password and voicemail turned up. I hope this works for you! Keep posting if you find a different solution!
I got the link from a google search "fix voicemail tether"
-helibubba
I have a 2G iPhone 16G.
I am from SG and i just 'lost' my Tethering on iPhone OS 3.0.
Anybody experience that before?
I was trying it out yestersday and today the Tethering option 'disappear' from the network
option totally.
What's happening?
Install or update to iTunes 8.2
i tried this and it showed up as Download Failed
Just installed it. works like a charm. very fast… and didnt loose voicemail..
Any word on how to tether the 2g 3.0? Searching but no luck. Can anyone help please?
I talk to a friend that works at at&t and asked her to find out if i was gonna get charged for this…she said: 'do not use it, u gonna get charged for that'…
can anyone confirm o deny?
btw…awesome feature, works great, still got voicemail
So, it's working fine for me, but I'm just worried about the phone bill i'm going to get. As long as I'm paying for the monthly 3G connection, I could use internet as much as I want on my laptop right?
I have an iphone 3rd gen btw.
For me it says "safari cannot download this file." I have an iPhone 3g runnning 2.2.1
When I tether my Mac sees the usb connection and says connected with a green light but it just adopts the ip address I had from my dsl connection. Even after I unplug the ethernet cable my iphone won't give my mac a real ip address and therefore no internet. Any help?
Can this hack be undone if desiered i am cntempating installing this but i just want to be sure i have the ability to go back should something go wrong
they do know if you guys read on other posts you have a whopping 5gigs of data before ATT knows you r tething illegally
Good luck!!!
Running windows xp.. MMS works fine but tethering doesnt work. Everytime I connect the iphone to the it says there is a problem installing this hardware. Apple Mobile Device Ethernet fatal error.
I would like to get more information on this. I've had mine working for awhile now, flawlessly…but can AT&T detect what you are doing, and can there be a charge for this…even though we have unlimited internet via the iPhone data plan?
If this is connected to a computer, and we download stuff, can they see an excessive pattern where they could charge you?
Hi i've tried this on my laptop it doesnt work for me.. any help?
I think the goose is loose, Ive been using this for a while now and i know that my bluetooth has nothing to do with at&t but i think somehow ive been screwed. idk let me know if you guys have the same problem connecting bluetooth devices.
hey
I have a Iphone 2g 8Gb as it was in the steps I have been to the site and downloaded it for At&t USA and rebooted the iphone but I dont see any thing in networks place
plsssss
can any one help me get this thing done
I received my June bill and had no charges …. however as of tonight July 9th instead of having internet tethering enabled, it said please contact AT&T to enable tehtering on this device. I deleted the profile from above, reset thephone, and the tethering ooption is completly gone …. appears AT&T is going to be releasing this very soon, and allready has thier system blocking access now to the servers looking for the subscriptions.
loks like its time to go back to the old method for tethering … I hope its been updated for 3.0
It was fun while it lasted but what do you mean By the Old method?
how do you uninstall this from the iphone 3g s?
guasabara, thanks assh*le
killer. works like a charm on 3gs
Vishnu,
i encourage you to jailbreak if you really need tethering. i have had tethering on my first-gen iphone for a year now… and it works great.
you dont know anything. 3.0 IS jailbroken. i Have an iphone 3G and i havent jb'd yet due to issues when i tried (ill try again wheni get home im in texas now) and I have the percentage meter.
yea just do this again. it happens when u try to tetheer with a comp w/o itunes 8.2 or above on it. it sucks but i fixed it finally
Bluetooth doesnt work on vista 32 here. usb is fine but it cant find the driver for bt. used to work….
omg me too
I just tried this today. Works like a champ!
Yup, works great on my 32gb 3GS with 3.0 fw. I didn't even have to select iphone from my network service settings. i turned off my laptop's wireless connection, and then the tethering just kicked in automatically. This is f'n awesome! Thanks.
Help! I read everyones' comments twice, and I did everything the instructions asked. I got the 3gs, Macbook, and iTunes 8.2. I see the tethering on the iphone's end, but I don't see it in the Macbook's network end. What the hell am I doing wrong? BTW, I did not upgrade to the 3.1 OS, yet. Please help…
What does it mean by "additional usage charges may apply" If I have unlimited data and voice do I have anything to worry about? Just installed and works great! Thanks alot!!!
I forgot to mention that I don't see the iphone on my pc's network list either. It just connects automatically. Try turning off your wireless connection and opening Safari. If your homepage loads correctly, then you're good to go.
ok guys I have the tethering i have visual voicemail problems every few days getting tired of resetting my network connection is there anyway to uninstall this hack besides restoring and rejailbreaking
Thanks Joe Mama…it still doesn't work for me. I give up and will just wait to pay.
Hey boss, did you figure out how to remove this thing withou erasing the who phone? I reseted the settings and network options but the tethering is still there. Please let me know.
you ppl are god
just got one of the kids a refurbed 3g 8gb and safari will not download the file. Is there another way to download and install on the phone?