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  1. 09-01-2016 07:51 AM #1
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    Just trying to figure out the advantage of using the sim card in my S4 2013 vs. just using my phone as a mobile hotspot?

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    Quote Originally Posted by lopott View Post
    Just trying to figure out the advantage of using the sim card in my S4 2013 vs. just using my phone as a mobile hotspot?

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    Because all of the car's internet based features cannot connect to the mobile hotspot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Works2shoot View Post
    Because all of the car's internet based features cannot connect to the mobile hotspot.
    you can configure the MMI with a mobile router connected via USB in the glovebox to pull in the signal from your phone hotspot. This allows you to use all the MMI features as if it were using a sim card, but no monthly. The only downside is you use the MMI connector in the glov box so you cant connect say an ipod.
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    Quote Originally Posted by infinkc View Post
    you can configure the MMI with a mobile router connected via USB in the glovebox to pull in the signal from your phone hotspot. This allows you to use all the MMI features as if it were using a sim card, but no monthly. The only downside is you use the MMI connector in the glov box so you cant connect say an ipod.
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    where in he glove box is USB port?

    Quote Originally Posted by infinkc View Post
    you can configure the MMI with a mobile router connected via USB in the glovebox to pull in the signal from your phone hotspot. This allows you to use all the MMI features as if it were using a sim card, but no monthly. The only downside is you use the MMI connector in the glov box so you cant connect say an ipod.
    I do not seem to have anything but audi connector with a weird cable.
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    There is no USB in the glove box. You have to buy the MMI cable to convert to USB, along with several other bits of hardware. IMO, not worth the effort. Here's a thread:

    http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-via-Tethering
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    thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by JustPlaneChris View Post
    There is no USB in the glove box. You have to buy the MMI cable to convert to USB, along with several other bits of hardware. IMO, not worth the effort. Here's a thread:

    http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...-via-Tethering
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