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Android 11 Ethernet Tethering working perfect / Recommend cheaper 5G phone.

Any recommendations for someone who might not wish to hack the bootloader or add external air cooling?
 
Hi all,

It may already be common knowledge but wanted to let you all know that on most android phones running android 11 you can now do ethernet tethering (via ethernet NOT usb) and use your phone as a 4G/5G modem and connect to any home router via ethernet.

I was all set and ready to buy either a HUAWEI B818 or HUAWEI 5G CPE Pro 2 but won't need to now.

I'm currently using my old pixel 2 xl with a Linksys USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and the ethernet tethering is working perfectly connected to my home router (edge router x). Just to confirm I'm also using a usb c hub with my pixel 2 xl so I can charge the phone and use the ethernet adapter at the same time.

I'm now thinking of maybe getting a cheaper 5G phone that has android 11. Anyone have any recommendations for a cheap 5G phone (under £200?) that has android 11 and a good modem chipset?

From my limited research is seems that xiaomi phones running android 11 have ethernet tethering disabled
in your setup, are you picking up public/private IP in WAN? I am also interested in this setup but concerned if I need double NAT
 
I've bought the cheapest phone 5G phone I could find on amazon to test if there was 5g signal in my area as the Three 5G coverage map said there wasn't.

Which was the Realme 8 5G that was £135 at the time.
this is average speedtest result in a certain spot although i have seen up 750Mbps down


currently no ethernet tethering even though the OS is based on android 11.

there's currently a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G available for £140 which uses the same chipset as the Realme 8 5G which might support ethernet tethering or be easier to install a stock android rom on
 
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I've bought the cheapest phone 5G phone I could find on amazon to test if there was 5g signal in my area as the Three 5G coverage map said there wasn't.

Which was the Realme 8 5G that was £135 at the time.
this is average speedtest result in a certain spot although i have seen up 750Mbps down


currently no ethernet tethering even though the OS is based on android 11.

there's currently a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G available for £140 which uses the same chipset as the Realme 8 5G which might support ethernet tethering or be easier to install a stock android rom on
Yep, Xiaomi has tethering. Using it on my Redmi note 9 right now, the Wi-Fi tethering is amazing.
 
I've bought the cheapest phone 5G phone I could find on amazon to test if there was 5g signal in my area as the Three 5G coverage map said there wasn't.

Which was the Realme 8 5G that was £135 at the time.
this is average speedtest result in a certain spot although i have seen up 750Mbps down


currently no ethernet tethering even though the OS is based on android 11.

there's currently a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G available for £140 which uses the same chipset as the Realme 8 5G which might support ethernet tethering or be easier to install a stock android rom on
Xiaomi has been quite reluctant to add ethernet tethering afaik, the main 3rd party ROM (xiaomi eu) also doesn't support it currently.
If going for xiaomi, be prepared to fiddle with other ROMs.
Wifi tethering can still be an option.
 
Xiaomi has been quite reluctant to add ethernet tethering afaik, the main 3rd party ROM (xiaomi eu) also doesn't support it currently.
If going for xiaomi, be prepared to fiddle with other ROMs.
Wifi tethering can still be an option.
I use USB tethering just fine, is this not what u mean?
 
Any recommendations for someone who might not wish to hack the bootloader or add external air cooling?
If your after a 5G phone and don't want to mess about with roms etc. you may want to take a look at some of the newer cheaper Moto or Nokia 5G phones running Android 11 as they should have the Ethernet Tethering option as they run stock android.

Examples: Moto G50 £159 / Nokia X10 £200 or maybe even a second hand phones like the Moto g 5G plus or Nokia 8.3.

You also have some midrange 5G phones from Samsung and OnePlus that have the ethernet tethering option but they tend to be a little more expensive so you would probably be best looking for a used one.

Note meatball has mentioned Ethernet Tethering is unstable in his Samsung A52 so keep that in mind if looking at Samsung phones.

Amazon are current running a 30% discount off their used warehouse stock so you might want to have a look to see what they have available. Amazon France had some used very good OnePlus NORD 5G's available for £130 a few days ago.

I'm only using a 4G pixel 2 XL myself which runs cool so don't have any experience when it comes to 5G phone and how hot they run.
 
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I use USB tethering just fine, is this not what u mean?
No, I'm talking actual Ethernet, eg by means of something like this adapter which allows you to use a network cable and charge at the same time:

 
Oh okay, I was getting confused between usb and Ethernet tethering. My bad 👍
 
If your after a 5G phone and don't want to mess about with roms etc. you may want to take a look at some of the newer cheaper Moto or Nokia 5G phones running Android 11 as they should have the Ethernet Tethering option as they run stock android.

Examples: Moto G50 £159 / Nokia X10 £200 or maybe even a second hand phones like the Moto g 5G plus or Nokia 8.3.

You also have some midrange 5G phones from Samsung and OnePlus that have the ethernet tethering option but they tend to be a little more expensive so you would probably be best looking for a used one.

Note meatball has mentioned Ethernet Tethering is unstable in his Samsung A52 so keep that in mind if looking at Samsung phones.

Amazon are current running a 30% discount off their used warehouse stock so you might want to have a look to see what they have available. Amazon France had some used very good OnePlus NORD 5G's available for £130 a few days ago.

I'm only using a 4G pixel 2 XL myself which runs cool so don't have any experience when it comes to 5G phone and how hot they run.
Many thanks.
 
I notice too that IPv6 doesn't work when tethering. If I do WiFi tethering on my phone (using my phone as a WiFi dongle) and connect my phone to my WiFi then USB tether to my computer, I don't get IPv6 access. I get an IPv6 web address form my router but I can't access IPv6 web for some reason. Don't know why this is as my phone reports full IPv6 support whilst using it.
 

is that device to give LAN to your phone?
or does it work both ways?
 
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