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Barnacle Wifi Tether
Created by szym.net
Barnacle Wifi Tether

Licence
Free
Android version
1.5 and up
Team note
8 / 10
Users note
8 / 10
Downloads
about 1000000
Size
1 Mo
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Team review

" Create Wireless Ad-hoc HotSpot. "

The application has not yet detailed description, however the team assigned the note of 8 / 10. This note is based on the following criteria: Quality, Usefulness, Ease of Use, Privacy Concerns of user data (depending on the permissions required)..

The app is compatible from version 1.5 of Android. Any supperior OS version will support it.

Its weight is very light, less than a megabyte is sufficient to store and operate.

Its number of downloads in the Android Market (Google Play) makes it an extremely popular application and rightly so. More than a million users are using it on mobile or on touch pad.


User reviews

40 users have given their review on Barnacle Wifi Tether.


Negative review Didn't work by anonym
for me at all. Says it's running, no network shows up on any near wireless devices. 1/5
Neutral review Fast and nice logging though a little cartoony.. by anonym
Very functional and I found it being much snappier than using inbuilt WiFi Tethering. The logging is very nice, client list also very nice. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because of aesthetic things that I don't personally like that look too cartoony for my liking. Particularly: *Orange notification icon of an octopus, not even with little wireless rays coming out of its head like in the application icon - if it had these it probably would be bearable as it indicates something useful. *Non capitalised titles to tabs *Tab buttons too large *Start/Stop + Associate buttons way too large! They could be half the width and put on the same row. I can't flaw this product in absolutely any other way the UI though just makes me cringe a little when I use it. 3/5
Positive review by anonym
Y'all niggas mad dumb it works great on my Droid x..watch lots of porn & cod without problem 5/5
Positive review by anonym
It works when set up properly. Check you tube for settings. Does not work to connect everything. 3.83 MB/s first shot. 4/5
Negative review Worked only once by anonym
Works one time then I have to uninstall then reinstall foor it to work again.. but when it did work it was amazing only wifi tether that wasn't fake or.a scam 2/5
Negative review Wifi by anonym
Used to work but doesn't get passed "disabling wifi" but now when i try to connect to wifi my phone says error. Fix!! 1/5
Positive review 2.3.4 update killed it? by anonym
I can't find one tethering app to work. I'm fairly sure the update to 2.3.4 prevents phone from wifi tethering -X2 Eclipse 2.3.4- 4/5
Positive review by anonym
The ONLY free wifi tethir that worked on my optimus gt540. It fixed the errors other apps gave automaticly for me aka no netfilter. 5 stars 5/5
Positive review Works great on Droid X by anonym
I was using Wireless Tether for a while but after the update my G Tablet consistently dropped the connection (it would reestablish connection in a few seconds after the wifi request was made again) and it was getting really annoying. Luckily, I read about this app and tried it. I have to say it works like a champ. I've been using it most of the day and it hasn't dropped the connection once. I highly recommend it. 5/5
Positive review by anonym
Shared connection notification appears and I am able to connect with other mobiles. But my hp pavillion g6 is not connecting with barnacle wifi. Help 4/5
Negative review Didn't HATE it, it just didn't work.. by anonym
After all the time spent on this & I followed it all to the 'T' & didn't wanna give up. But it just doesn't work. That's it that's all. 1/5
Negative review Slow and unreliable by anonym
Able to surf web, albeit very slowly, but trying to download maybe a 50+ MB file, it will eventually time out. I get maybe a maximum of 150 Kbps (I'm on a full signal 4G connection). And why does the DHCP lease need to endlessly be renewed?! Only stuck using this because ICS ROM leaked won't run WiFi Tether or Open Garden. Rooted T-Bolt. 1/5
Negative review Broke with ICS Tmo S2 by anonym
My phone has the stock rooted Tmo ICS update. Barnacle says it stops unexpectedly. I used it daily for instant bids and Billing for my mobile business. Please fix I will then rerate 1/5
Positive review by anonym
Great app. I was able to play black ops on xbox live with very little lag spikes. If I can only get my NAT settings.from moderate to open it, perfect! 4/5
Neutral review No WPA, not worth it then. by anonym
Sorry guys but only having WEP security is lame. That is like paper over a doorway, not much protection. You need WPA2 for the best or at least WPA. Maybe if they add that this will be a good app, until then use at your own risk. 3/5
Positive review Excellent by anonym
Works great, no problems. Prefect when internet goes down at home, or no wifi is around, etc. 5/5
Positive review Works great by anonym
Works great on my revolutionary rooted EVO 3D. For all you retards asking what root is, Google it and withdraw ur review because it didn't work for u 5/5
Positive review Tether WiFi by anonym
Free app but have to PAY FOR DATA PLAN - some ppl don't realise that! Great as my tendering used to be locked but now i can use 3g to stream stuff to my laptop & pc! I get speeds of ~1.5mbps (faster than my original WiFi) Keep the good work up 5/5
Positive review Great! by anonym
Works wonderfully, simple and easy to use.great job! I like the logo as well! Samsung admire, rooted stock rom 5/5
Positive review Super easy, works great by anonym
As long as you have root this is the best way to go. It's so easy, there's a go button and a stop button, the errors are written in plain english and usually even if there is an error, IT WORKS ANYWAYS! Who could ask for more? 5/5
Positive review Motorola droid2 by anonym
I am reluctant to bash this app because it saved me multiple times prior to the 2.3 update, making me think that gingerbread is the reason that this app no longer functions for many droid2 users. Reading other comments tell stories of great success the way this useful app used to work 4/5
Negative review by anonym
Does not work with Gingerbread update on DROID X. VERIZON WILL BLOCK INTERNET TO YOUR WHOLE PHONE. Sorry guys your app will get 5 stars when fixed. 1/5
Positive review Barnacle worked when nothing else would. by anonym
I tried at least ten other WIFI tether apps before finding Barnacle. It gave me a message about a problem and asked me if I wanted to try a work around. I accepted, and now I'm writing this message from my laptop WIFI 5/5
Positive review Does everything I need it to by anonym
I use it to connect out in the field every day. If you're getting errors, try restarting the wifi on your phone before pressing the start button. Be careful your PC isn't running any auto updates or anything. You can blow through a month's worth of data incredibly quickly if you're not careful. 5/5
Positive review by anonym
This app is more reliable than Muller's wifi tethering app. I wish the GUI looked more polished though. I don't really like the blocky feel of it. 5/5
Negative review Broadcasts but doesn't connect by anonym
Shell-init: error retrieving current directory: getcwd: can not access parent directories: access denied. I get this message 3 times. Followed by. Segmentation fault. My Xbox connects to barncle but doesn't get internet access. Laptop also connects but has limited connectivity. Help would be nice. 2/5
Positive review Five Stars but... by anonym
I have experienced minor problems where it will not provide a multicast and doesn't run properly. I have a Glacier 4G CM7. If you could fix, that would be splendid! :) 5/5
Positive review Good but by anonym
It sometimes has problems with wifi manager and then refuses to restart until I close it in settings/applications/ running/cached applications then it usually works. Also it stops working sometimes and I have "associate", open garden has neither of this things but had a different problem so this is still the best option. Thx for making this app :-) 4/5
Neutral review Great, but. by anonym
It used to work great on my Samsung galaxy S, but I upgraded to a Galaxy S III and now it wont work. Im getting an adhoc error. " operation not supported on transport endpoint." 3/5
Positive review My Old Friend by anonym
I have not used this app in the longest time, due to having a typical internet connection via router. But long ago, and once more when in need this app has saved my hide. A special place will always be in my heart for Barnacle. 5/5
Negative review 2 phones 3 roms... by anonym
Never worked once. Get android wifi tether instead. Error I keep getting: NAT: Could not set MTU on rmnet1: Invalid argument 1/5
Negative review Use to work, wish developer would provide a fix by anonym
Ever since updating my Droid X to Android Version 2.3.3 rooted, Verizon has blocked any attempt to get free wifi. When Barnacle starts it throws this error: DHCP: could not bind to DHCP port Address already in use. I've researched this and contacted the developer, but he hasn't responded to anybody with a fix from what I've seen. This used to be great App, but has since fallen hard. 1/5
Positive review Works just as described! by anonym
No problem yet, this is so fantastic! After trying many apps (horrible ones), I am finally satisfied with one that works flawlessly. 5/5
Positive review by anonym
Rooted my fone, was going to put a custom rom on but it was a PITA, this was the main feature i was looking for, not goin to bother now works awesome! 5/5
Positive review by anonym
There is a class action suit against tmobile for false advertisement. Unlimited internet is limited ($30) and tethering is a seperate service ($15). 5/5
Positive review Like a charm by anonym
Verizon, droid x, 3g downloads around 250 kbs at peak. Wifi to multiple home pcs...this thing releases the potential of internet over phone!!! 5/5
Negative review .. by anonym
Works, BUT it won't let me password protect my signal. No matter what I put in as the password, it just keeps saying "password must be 5 or. 13 characters." Uninstalling and downloading one that actually works. 1/5
Negative review Trash by anonym
Tethering with this app still charges me. The T-Mobile Mobile Hot-Spot sign-up page loads on every page and window after about 10 minutes online. I thought this app would allow me FREE wifi tethering. 1/5
Neutral review by anonym
Don't give up your home service. Works for emergency internet access, but wouldn't recommend for fulltime use. Also, I can't use while on my phone. 3/5
Negative review Not working on samsung galaxy tab 8 inch by anonym
Hi, I am trying to run on samsung galaxy tab 8 inch but i m getting this error Java.lang.securityException: NetworkManagementServices:Niether user 10100 nor current process has android. permisssion.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE I have already root mydevice and i can use super user in other app. Can any one help me into this 1/5

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