Tethering/hotspot problem with Z3 after Lollipop update (23.1.A.0.690)

[jonmorris]

Since doing the update, I can no longer share my Internet connection with a computer, using a Wi-Fi hotspot or direct connection (USB tethering).

In both cases, I can still set it up and my Mac connects via Wi-Fi (but with 'Internet unreachable') or USB (red in Network settings) - even though I have a working connection that I can use fine on the phone itself.

It worked fine with Kitkat and the APN settings are unchanged.

At least one other person on Xda-developers has confirmed the same problem so far, and I suspect a lot of other people may not be aware as yet, or have not even realised the problem lies with the phone and not their data connection. Suffice to say, I am sure many more people will be noticing this in the coming days/weeks.

To give further information, I am on Three (UK) with the One Plan that offers unlimited tethering.

Advice?

[Mabbo]

Cheers, 

Would it void my warranty?

[Bibsy9]

Do you know when you will have a solution to the tethering problem for the xperia Z2?

I am also unable to tether following upgrading to lollipop.

[stockyvillage]

@mabbo No you are installing Sony firmware so warrantyi is ok

[stockyvillage]

@bibsy as soon as there is a fix Rickard from Sony support will post it on this thread

[Rickard · Accepted solution]

We have found the cause of this issue, it's something that may happen with certain customizations of the software. This will be fixed in the next software update. I'm afraid i don't have a date on its release but we are working on releasing it as soon as possible.

[Bibsy9]

"I'm afraid i don't have a date on its release but we are working on releasing it as soon as possible."

Really?? Do Sony not realise that many users are highly reliant for this tethering function for their work and day to day functioning. I am a surgeon and I require access to data on my laptop in the field away from clinical sites.

This is completely unacceptable and just downright shoddy... 

[stockyvillage]

@bibsy If you can't wait.Download xperiafirm then download androxyde flash tool from github.On xperiafirm you download the 3 UK firmware to your laptop.Then install using flash tool.I am sure you will find it so simple to do.Then your problem is solved. As at the moment your phone has Customised UK firmware.

[stockyvillage]

,@Rickard thanks for the update on the problem

[toothpaste]

is it related to this ?

[Rickard]

@toothpaste

No, it doesn't look like this issue. The issue here is that tethering is enabled, your computer gets a connection with the phone but there's no internet access.