Mods if this thread is more appropriate in the Epic 4G Themes & Apps section, my apologies and please move it.
So, it seems that Android does not natively support connecting to Ad-Hoc wi-fi networks.
Is there any of the developers out there interested in, or that would take the time to put together a patch that would work on the Epic similar to the one listed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
If I knew more (or really anything about Linux/Android) I would attempt it, but I know when I'm out of my element.
Thanks to all the devs for the work you all do to keep us fellow geeks happy!
Guess there isn't much interest in this..
Coucher said:
Guess there isn't much interest in this..
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Possibly because it has already been done: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785719
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
Firon said:
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
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Oh ic, my apologies. I should have read more carefully =P
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Firon said:
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
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Correct.
It's disappointing that this is something Windows Mobile 6.1 supports out of the box as old as it is, yet Android doesn't natively support/allow.
I hope someone can take the time to do it too! It be great to be able to connect to a wii which is one reason we need it cus otherwise it cant be done...
Firon said:
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
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Isn't that basically the same thing? I mean, the first step of ad-hoc wifi tethering is to connect to an ad-hoc cell. Tethering requires a DHCP server and IP forwarding on top of that.
Long story short: ad-hoc mode is supported if you're rooted and don't mind running iwconfig/wpa_supplicant manually. A GUI wrapper could be made around this if one hasn't already, but I suppose there's little interest in ad-hoc mode in general. For example, if folks actually cared about it then it wouldn't have been broken in the Intel Linux wireless drivers for the past two years.
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Hi, I have a great suggestion for an app.
In Windows 7 you can download connectify and it will turn your computer into a wifi hotspot..an app similar to this for android would be a great idea and find lots of use not to mention tons of $$$!
I do know that there is a such app on the iphone (called Mywi) but it is only avaialble when you "jailbreak" but android market seems much more lenient since there are many tethering apps available like PDAnet but they are restricted on the iphone
uhhhhhh
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
mrono said:
uhhhhhh
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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That is for rooted devices only. I mean for people who would rather not "tamper" with their devices and leave it as stock
well those people can wait to upgrade to android 2.2, since it's part of the stock android rom.
Or they can pay sprint 20.00 per month. But for me I'd rather have full access to my phone.(I'm just saying). If ur concern about violating term of contact I think there is an unrooting thread out there somewhere.
Go ahead give it a shot.....EVO 4G
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darkrebirth said:
well those people can wait to upgrade to android 2.2, since it's part of the stock android rom.
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Actually it isn't.
SigmunDroid said:
Actually it isn't.
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Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
It's likely most carriers will remove this to 'protect' their networks... So rooting is probably your best option for this. The issue is that root is needed from a technical aspect in order to perform the changes needed to the networking stack etc.
So for now it's either froyo with it included (needs your telco to be cool about tethering) or use the wifi tether app and root
I was scared to root my phone due to the fact that I was new at it and could brick my phone and lose my warranty.
But I grew a pair, and I'm rooted and do not regret it....
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Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
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I'm running BB v0.4 FR84B Rom with wireless tether and it works
but is not included with Verizon Wireless (stock).
The USB (wired) tether *is* included but you have to pay for it-not free.
With the way carriers are concerning tethering please let me know
what carriers have this wireless tether feature preinstalled?
HI
hey is there a wifi app that can make your wifi connection go further out in range to pick up a wifi connection do xda have an app like that or the android app market
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Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
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Are you telling me that wireless tethering is native to a stock
ROM from all Wireless providers and that they "choose" to leave it in or
omit it?
I'm sure if this is the case...it is a purely on a technicality.
Do you know of ANY stock ROM out there in existence that
leaves this feature there for its users (so that the wireless provider)
loses millions of dollars in revenue?
Well considering that native wifi tethering is new to 2.2, I guess we'll have to wait and see who pulls it and who keeps it.
And how does it lose millions in revenue anyway? I pay for a 6 gig data bucket. If I go over said data bucket, I pay through the nose for it.
SigmunDroid said:
Do you know of ANY stock ROM out there in existence that
leaves this feature there for its users (so that the wireless provider)
loses millions of dollars in revenue?
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My samsung galaxy s comes with a Wireless AP mode, stock. Extremely useful.
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Well considering that native wifi tethering is new to 2.2, I guess we'll have to wait and see who pulls it and who keeps it.
And how does it lose millions in revenue anyway? I pay for a 6 gig data bucket. If I go over said data bucket, I pay through the nose for it.
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Simply really.
Count how many smart phone users there are that purchased
a smart phone that may have the capability to (tether) either wireless
or wired, and add $20.00 per head on a plan...
In other words, companies don't want you to use your wireless phone's data
to operate other wireless enabled devices *unless* you pay a premium to do so.
Here in the US we have "unlimited" data plans when using the phone.
Verizon Wireless, and other network providers want that extra coin since you
are operating a device on their network.
All Day On XDA said:
My samsung galaxy s comes with a Wireless AP mode, stock. Extremely useful.
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I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge? What is a wireless AP mode?
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
Or must you take additional steps to enable this feature?
I searched the net and I found a video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jIJRu9gXvU
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
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Depends on the carrier, i guess.
What is a wireless AP mode?
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AP = Access Point
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
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Yes, u can even set WPA Encryption.
Or must you take additional steps to enable this feature?
I searched the net and I found a video here:
(url)
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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USB Tethering works oob on Ubuntu (just like my Desire).
The i9000 comes with Wifi, Bluetooth & USB Tethering. Dunno about the Vibrant. I'm from Europe.
SigmunDroid said:
I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge? What is a wireless AP mode?
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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I am in Europe, yes. The wireless access point is simply like connectify on your phone. However, my carrier, O2, some how detected that I was tethering my laptop, and after a couple of days, managed to prevent that working. But my girlfriend's desire continued to connect successfully.
It is a default app that you simply toggle on or off.
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I use anetshare to make my hero a wireless AP. It works great but it will kill your battery. Here's the link to where I got it: http://www.mediafire.com/?w3gtlmmymzz
I have the DX with verizon wireless. It came with wireless hotspot installed but i would have to pay for it in order to utilize it. I rooted and now use Barnacle located on the Market. Have to have root access as well as busybox installed for it to work though. But yes 2.1 and 2.2 come with it stock out of the box. You just have to subscribe for it to work. But I like it free . I have used barnacle for up to 3 Laptops at the same time and it works great for me.
hi all! I've found a topic where all people was talking about the wifi tethering with ad-hoc connection using Motorola Xoom..with the help of some XDA's guys, they were able to connect a phone to xoom using ad-hoc spot. So this method can be applied also to the Transformer? i think that - if the OS is the same for each android tablet - is possible to mod the same file to the same mode, or not?
this is the topic:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot.../4016-how-enable-ad-hoc-wi-fi-connection.html
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hi all! I've found a topic where all people was talking about the wifi tethering with ad-hoc connection using Motorola Xoom..with the help of some XDA's guys, they were able to connect a phone to xoom using ad-hoc spot. So this method can be applied also to the Transformer? i think that - if the OS is the same for each android tablet - is possible to mod the same file to the same mode, or not?
this is the topic:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot.../4016-how-enable-ad-hoc-wi-fi-connection.html
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The same method certainly worked on Acer Iconia A500 tabs. I did it to mine before swapping it out for a Transformer. AFAIK it was the same wpa_supplicant file from the Xoom forums here on XDA that I pushed to my Iconia and it worked well. Might give it a bash in a bit.
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Budadank said:
The same method certainly worked on Acer Iconia A500 tabs. I did it to mine before swapping it out for a Transformer. AFAIK it was the same wpa_supplicant file from the Xoom forums here on XDA that I pushed to my Iconia and it worked well. Might give it a bash in a bit.
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So if this is possibile all ppl that are still using Wm6.5 will be able to tethter them 3G connection without any problems on the TF? do you remember if you encountered some trouble on iconia after this mod? I don't believe that Android doesn't still have the possibility to connect with other devices without the use of infrastucture mode. (big handicap )
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So if this is possibile all ppl that are still using Wm6.5 will be able to tethter them 3G connection without any problems on the TF? do you remember if you encountered some trouble on iconia after this mod? I don't believe that Android doesn't still have the possibility to connect with other devices without the use of infrastucture mode. (big handicap )
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No, it didn't cause any problems. Just make sure you follow the instructions. Set the permissions on wpa_supplicant properly otherwise you will break your wifi. Ofc, you will need to have root. Good luck.
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We did this same trick to allow ad-hoc on the elocity a7... worked like a charm. Not rooted yet to try this though myself.
Well idk if this is helpful, but ive been tethering my Droid X to my TF via bluetooth and works flawlessly, must admit it makes my DX slow and crappy but while im tethering im not really gonna be using my phone. I like to think it saves battery too, correct me if im wrong on the wifi vs bluetooth battery consumption.
Wifi tether 3.0 experimental works on epic 4g with transformer
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Confirmed working with my Hero that only generates ad hoc
Will reboot to make sure it persists, but looks good.
Was going to look for a modded wpa_supplicant. Thanks for the post.
UPDATE: works after reboot. Posting via tether now
Anyone with WM6.5? (ex HTC HD2) it finally seems going well for all devices.!
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Anyone with WM6.5? (ex HTC HD2) it finally seems going well for all devices.!
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Yeah, I've tethered my Transformer to my HTC HD Mini while my Desire is off for repair for the 4th time.
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Mine connects to my GalaxyS with no special tricks.
thank you to the OP I've been trying so hard to get tethering from my verizon Galaxy S (&^#$ verizon) I didn't want to have to shell out $20 more bucks for data when I go on a road trip later.
somehow it wont connect to the hotspot created by my nokia e71 & e72, old phone i know... does it have to be an android phone?
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somehow it wont connect to the hotspot created by my nokia e71 & e72, old phone i know... does it have to be an android phone?
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Maybe you have to apply this mod to the Transformer for enjoy the new tether feature have you tried it?
Does anyone know if this will work with an Iphone 3? WITHOUT jailbraking!
npompei said:
Does anyone know if this will work with an Iphone 3? WITHOUT jailbraking!
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npompei are you italian? Btw, i don't think so. Here we are talking about Android O.S (in particulare 3.0/3.1). Iphone use the apple software
Does it work with today's FOTA update? thanks a lot!
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Maybe you have to apply this mod to the Transformer for enjoy the new tether feature have you tried it?
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ah yes, i havent understand about the ad hoc problems earlier... now that i've read all the others ad hoc network related, i get it
so yea, the questions i have now are the same as anybody else's... will there be any updates that fixes this instead of having to self-patch? too bad if it doesnt, cuz i love my nokia e71
philsuf said:
ah yes, i havent understand about the ad hoc problems earlier... now that i've read all the others ad hoc network related, i get it
so yea, the questions i have now are the same as anybody else's... will there be any updates that fixes this instead of having to self-patch? too bad if it doesnt, cuz i love my nokia e71
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The android ad hoc wifi issue is quite well documented on the net - google code
Don't think google have mentioned anything about putting in support for it, but the wpa_supplicant hacks are used for lots of older devices that 'can't see' ad hoc and seem to cover it pretty well for root users.
Most newer phones, especially android devices, now generate tether points in infrastructure mode - hence why some of the posters above with newer phones do not need to use the wpa mod.
Looks like you will have to root and mod your transformer or get a phone that generates 'infrastructure' and say bye bye to your e71
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say bye bye to your e71
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nooooooo.......
oh well
i guess it'll be helpful if we could list all of the phone who support infrastructure networking
Since I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the rather deep 3.1 threads, as far as I can tell the 3.1 leaked firmware has not added ad-hoc networking support. Tested using what I have here, HTC Touch Pro 2 using the built in WiFi router, my NookColor CM7 and the Transformer.
TP2 advertises the network, NookColor sees it just fine but the Transformer's got nothing.
Just thought I'd save you all flipping through hundreds of posts to find out it's not working yet, at least in my configuration.
i noticed that. and replace the wpa_supplicant, managed to make it work again.
vista1984 said:
i noticed that. and replace the wpa_supplicant, managed to make it work again.
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Is rooting necessary to replace the wpa_supplicant?
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Is rooting necessary to replace the wpa_supplicant?
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absolutely...
rrushhour said:
Is rooting necessary to replace the wpa_supplicant?
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yes, i am afraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093778&highlight=ad+hoc
Wait, what does AD-HOC do? I've tethered my Transformer to my EVO wirelessly, what am I missing?
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yes, i am afraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093778&highlight=ad+hoc
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ok....thanks
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Wait, what does AD-HOC do? I've tethered my Transformer to my EVO wirelessly, what am I missing?
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Ad-hoc is just a method of sharing an internet connection locally without a traditional infrastructure associated with it. Most phones now a day's don't use it which is why you're EVO can chat it up with your Transformer. Specific network configurations and devices demand it though such as my Windows Mobile 6.5 Touch Pro 2 that only seems to want to advertise the network in Ad-Hoc mode and won't enable bluetooth tethering as far as I can tell.
There was some speculation that it might be added in this release but it seems there was no such luck. I've been trying to hold off on rooting until we had a stable 3.1 build from Asus since it doesn't seem like something I'll want to do over and over.
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Ad-hoc is just a method of sharing an internet connection locally without a traditional infrastructure associated with it. Most phones now a day's don't use it which is why you're EVO can chat it up with your Transformer. Specific network configurations and devices demand it though such as my Windows Mobile 6.5 Touch Pro 2 that only seems to want to advertise the network in Ad-Hoc mode and won't enable bluetooth tethering as far as I can tell.
There was some speculation that it might be added in this release but it seems there was no such luck. I've been trying to hold off on rooting until we had a stable 3.1 build from Asus since it doesn't seem like something I'll want to do over and over.
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I haven't had a TP2 in ages. Why is anyone still using those? WM6.5 is stupid slow.
ls3mach said:
I haven't had a TP2 in ages. Why is anyone still using those? WM6.5 is stupid slow.
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Because they work and it's the only option for people with the $30 500min unlimited data plan. Why are you in such a rush anyway??? You need to get to that angry bird 2 seconds faster???
Yup! Go team SERO! Besides, the TP2 really isn't too bad as a phone. It get the internet well enough for me to look stuff up when I'm on the road, GPS works dandy, texting is great with the keyboad built in. I'd rather have android and all the aps that come with it but with the money I save I can buy a new high end tablet every year or two so it's not too painful... until I try and tether the two at least.
I am currently using the shift-deck rom based on CM7. Is there away to see who is connected to you if you are using the hotspot? If not I think I will switch to wireless tether from the market but just thought maybe I was missing something. I use it mostly for when I am on my 3DS at work. Since I work at a public hospital I would like to see if someone connects. I suppose I could set up security but I like the ease and speed at which I can connect my devices quickly to an unsecure hotspot if I need.
Thanks
Why not set up security? Could have been done in the time it took to post this. Plus once you connect your devices and put in the code, it will remember it each time that it connects.
using hotspot
I'm not too well informed.
My phone is rooted.
I"ve read you can use it as a hotspot,
Was working and a guy wanted to connect to the net
so i turned on hotspot. Got an extra charge message.
Whats the proper way to allow others to connect?
Sorry about stealing the thread.
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I'm not too well informed.
My phone is rooted.
I"ve read you can use it as a hotspot,
Was working and a guy wanted to connect to the net
so i turned on hotspot. Got an extra charge message.
Whats the proper way to allow others to connect?
Sorry about stealing the thread.
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If your using the Stock ROM then you can use an app like "wireless tether" from the market. Some Sense ROMs have a built in hotspot hack that will allow you to use Sprints hotspot without charge. Wireless tethering is also built into most AOSP ROMs.
That wasn't his question though.
To answer your question, I think when I used to use the app, it would pop up telling me who wants to connect and I would have to give them permission.
Now I'm on decks rom and it doesn't do that. I just set up the security.
Evo SHIFT
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That wasn't his question though.
To answer your question, I think when I used to use the app, it would pop up telling me who wants to connect and I would have to give them permission.
Now I'm on decks rom and it doesn't do that. I just set up the security.
Evo SHIFT
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Ah.. thanks for the clarification
thanks
I'll should probably look into a rom and kernel.
I want more battery life also. Make a new thread about that i think.
Thanks for the advice.
There is an app called my3g for iPhones that tricks apps into thinking you are connected to a wifi connection, but really you are using your data connection. Is there an app or modification that i could do to my nexus 5 that will allow me to make apps, or even my phone believe that it is connected to WIFI and not my Data plan?
I cannot find any apps in the store or threads that help in any way other than asking the completely helpful question "Why would you want to do this"
This can be useful in many ways You are lucky that you have yet to need to do this.
PS: I've tried 5+ apps to make a hotspot and connect to it. So my conclusion is you cannot connect to your own hotspot. Reverse usb tether is not an option
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There is an app called my3g for iPhones that tricks apps into thinking you are connected to a wifi connection, but really you are using your data connection. Is there an app or modification that i could do to my nexus 5 that will allow me to make apps, or even my phone believe that it is connected to WIFI and not my Data plan?
I cannot find any apps in the store or threads that help in any way other than asking the completely helpful question "Why would you want to do this"
This can be useful in many ways You are lucky that you have yet to need to do this.
PS: I've tried 5+ apps to make a hotspot and connect to it. So my conclusion is you cannot connect to your own hotspot. Reverse usb tether is not an option
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Why must I ask?
markdapimp said:
Why must I ask?
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Some apps only work on wifi. Some people don't have/need home networks
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markdapimp said:
Why must I ask?
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It might be an impulse but most people ask questions when they want to know things. Good effort though
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It might be an impulse but most people ask questions when they want to know things. Good effort though
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I guess you could change the network signal icon into a wifi meter?