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Hi folks, I'm new to playing with Android & have a Motorola Xoom here, but I'm kinda stumped by what I'm seeing right now.
First off, I've unlocked my Xoom (WiFi model), put the ClockworkMod Recovery on & updated to the 1.4.0 Tiamat kernel for Xoom WiFi. I'll note that I did it the manual way with adb and not by having ClockworkMod Recovery update from a ZIP, because I was having troubles getting the file to the device.
Well now I have a Xoom tablet that sees networks in the area and only connects to my secured network with the correct password, but when I try to do any network activity from an Android app (tried web browser, market, and youtube), data doesn't appear to move, kinda like it's stuck on DNS - but even if I try a direct IP, data doesn't move.
I've been searching but haven't (yet) run across any hints about what to check... I'm really open to suggestions now - and thanks in advance!
you can try re-pushing the modules through adb or maybe run tiamat 1.4.0 from recovery with .zip file. its real easy to goof things in adb.
Thanks for the response jase!
Well I had tried manually reloading (aka the pre-ClockworkMod method) a number, and when I would adb shell back to the device, it could ping out to other devices & I could ping it from other devices, so the wifi driver was loaded. It's just that nothing could resolve a DNS name, and I couldn't even browse to a local server by IP address in the browser.
I don't have an SD card (yet) and I haven't seen nor discovered another way to download the .zip into ClockworkModRecovery to install it that way. When I try to use the CMR's option to mount the SDcard on my computer, my computer doesn't see the tablet at all - not as an ADB, fastboot, nor mass storage device. A pointer to a good thread with information on using CMR would be appreciated!
I was able to get wifi tethering up an running using the information in these posts:
Root the device using these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13292713&postcount=82
Enable Ad-Hoc wifi access using these instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033314
Worked very smoothly and it was my first foray in to Android and rooting....
BTW... I am tethering to a WinMo 6.5 phone using WMWifiRouter. It works nice too!!
Thanks for pointing out the thread that worked on your A500. I am going to try it this week. I'm also new at this and have been able to root and do a few other things thanks to everybody that posts the great walk-throughs here.
I got adhoc working on my A500 also (tethering to a jailbroken iphone with PDANet). I was running into issues trying to run the ADB REMOUNT command, with the error "Operation Not Permitted" being returned. There is probably a more skilled & elegant way do do this, but I modified the instructions I found here:
You need to turn on Airplane mode to disable wifi, or you will get an error when trying to copy the wpa_supplicant file with ADB PUSH later on in the instructions...
adb shell
# su
# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# chmod 777 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant (Or any subdirectory you want to push to inside system)
# exit
adb pull /system/bin/wpa_supplicant <local path on your computer> (this is to backup your original file in case you have to restore it)
adb push <local file> <device location>
and eventually you should restore the original directory permissions by going back into the shell:
# chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant (Or any subdirectory you modified permissions to)
Now turn off Airplane Mode, and give it a test.
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I also got adhoc wifi working on my A500 too by manually update wpa_supplicant via Root Explorer since the Acer new OTA version Acer_A500_1.126.03_COM_GEN1 still don't fix this issue.
I accidentally did it without turning the wifi off, now wifi doesn't work. Is there a way to recover it?
That's weird, it wouldn't even let me overwrite the file unless airplane mode was on (disabled wifi). If you made a backup copy of the file, just restore it. If you didn't, here's my original backup (which is not modified)....be sure to unzip it first before using it though.
Shrike9 said:
That's weird, it wouldn't even let me overwrite the file unless airplane mode was on (disabled wifi). If you made a backup copy of the file, just restore it. If you didn't, here's my backup....be sure to unzip it first before using it though.
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Nothing, still get the same error, i think something happened in some other files because it was connected when i changed the file. Any idea of what could it be?
What error are you getting? I would also try rebooting your tablet. I am, unfortunately, no expert at this...I've only had exposure to honeycomb for 5-6 days now. So, I'll have to defer to all the experts in the forum.
I even tried a factory data reset but still get the same error, it just doesn't connect.
Any idea of what could be the problem?
Maybe i should wait for the os update?(can i do it without internet connection?)
A500 rooted/recognizing wifi, but pages don't load
I followed the steps: rooted my A500, uploaded the wpa_supplicant file, changed the permissions. I use WMWifiRouter on my HTC HD2 phone. Now, my A500 recognizes the ad hoc wifi and connects, but the browser fails to download any pages. My Acer netbook (Windows) works fine using the same connection. The A500 has Dolphin, Firefox, and pre-loaded browser - none of them will download pages. Also, the A500 browsers work fine on my home wifi and other wifi networks. Just not on the ad hoc wifi. Any ideas?
Damn, it took me hours to stumble upon this thread, but thank god I did! Now I finally have ad-hoc wifi working, though I couldn't follow the instructions: adb just kept complaining about device not present error. Had to do it another way.
Dear Sir
I have same problem with you.
My cell phone is HTC tough diamond and the soft is Windows Mobile 6.1.
My A500 can link with my cell phone but can't run browsers neither internet.
How do you conquer this problem? Can you share it?
Pretty sure your issue is with permissions.
I used a terminal app and entered the following for permissions w/ wifi disabled:
su root
chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
chown system.wifi /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
Reboot and try again.
I so want to do this, as I could really use a WiFi AdHoc connection, but do not want to brick my WiFi. Are there a few other people who can confirm this as working?
I am using Acer_A500_4.010.13_COM_GEN2. Thanks
NDMerritt said:
I followed the steps: rooted my A500, uploaded the wpa_supplicant file, changed the permissions. I use WMWifiRouter on my HTC HD2 phone. Now, my A500 recognizes the ad hoc wifi and connects, but the browser fails to download any pages. My Acer netbook (Windows) works fine using the same connection. The A500 has Dolphin, Firefox, and pre-loaded browser - none of them will download pages. Also, the A500 browsers work fine on my home wifi and other wifi networks. Just not on the ad hoc wifi. Any ideas?
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I have the same problem. Someone did it fix?
This worked for me using root explorer. Thanks for the post, I was getting a little mad that the ipad could see my phone but the a500 wouldn't see it.
How can I unstall factory apps so I can install the newer version? I am not interested in rooting my phone only want to remove Adobe Reader and Flash to upgrade both to a newer verison. I do not have internet access on the device and have been sideloading apps. I am still very unexperienced with adb and all of its features but have learned some. I tried to adb uninstall the app and get a message "failed" or something else saying denied or something. At first I tried to reboot in recovery mode and get an windows driver error. when I connect to adb with the phone in working order, I was apple to pull a list of factory installed programs and plugins. I am not allowed to delete any of them. Suggestions are appreciated. I do not get any error messages just sideloading programs.
From my understanding, It cant b done unless rooted.
Root your phone.
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I have a dumb question. It would appear as though you have internet on your computer. Why not plug in the device, put it in internet passthrough mode (gives you internet from your computer) and let the market update the apps you can't?
Tried too many combinations of that and our stupid Internet provider here did something cause I can't connect. I had my ps3 hooked up this way before since you cant have ps3 hooked directly up they blocked it. I had to share my Internet connection so it would work. Now I can't get my phone to share with the computer tried various combinations.
Go to McDonalds, connect thru wifi, and update.
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Sorry I could have given you more details. I'm in Iraq on post so it makes things more difficult.
Greetings to all. I have ROM prime 1.6. At me such problem. There is no return through wi-fi. Speed of return - 0. An access point - Ad-Hoc, created through Connectify me. What can it be? Forgive for my English
I'm not sure if ad hoc is possible on the Transformer. I've tried rooting mine and changing the wpa supplicant file with one that was supposed to work. No luck.
If anyone else has a way to get the Transformer to connect via ad hoc, I'm all ears.
skull leader said:
I'm not sure if ad hoc is possible on the Transformer. I've tried rooting mine and changing the wpa supplicant file with one that was supposed to work. No luck.
If anyone else has a way to get the Transformer to connect via ad hoc, I'm all ears.
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Used a custom kernel?
skull leader said:
I'm not sure if ad hoc is possible on the Transformer. I've tried rooting mine and changing the wpa supplicant file with one that was supposed to work. No luck.
If anyone else has a way to get the Transformer to connect via ad hoc, I'm all ears.
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I have my Asus transformer connecting to my iPhone which uses an adhoc type of connection
All ive done was add the wpa_supplicant to my Asus's System/bin and replaced the WPA that was there... oh by the way backup the old one before u replace it...
yout will need root access, root explorer and the modified Wpa_supplicant file
I used the search feature of this forum and found this for you -
adhoc thread 1
adhoc thread 2
adhoc thread 3
Mine works fine with my Hero running an adhoc spot.
Interesting... can I just confirm something?
So in order for my TF101 to detect and use Ad Hoc connections, i must do the following.
1. Root my TF 101
2. Replace the wpa_supplicant file
3. Have my Nokia 5800 run JoikuSpot
4. Done!
Sorry, i'm really new to this.
[ Solved ] Working 100% - Enable WiFi ad-Hoc Networking for Both ICS and GB for htc Sensation
For GB , this Patch will enable ad-hoc 100% steady connection for both ( WEP and open Networks ) , Also Hotspot WPA2-PSK is still able to connect
For ICS , the APK will enable ad-hoc 100% steady connection with Full WiFi Signal for both ( WEP and open Networks ) , and for Hotspot WPA2-PSK use through regular wifi menu
General
Android does not show this Ad-hoc networks ( it Finds them in the search , but filters them out of the shown results ) , this patch prevent that filtering and shows those ad-hoc networks
There are two types of WiFi Networks :
Infrastructure ( Hotspot ) WPA,WPA2-PSK which is the most secured connection , usually routers broadcast this
Ad-hoc it is either WEP or open network which is less security , usually issued through a laptop connected to a DSL line to broadcast a temporary WiFi connection
DISCLAIMER
I am not responsible if flashing this Mod results in bricking your phone
for Rooted devices​
ad-Hoc Networking for GB
Download Link
See attached Patch Ad-hoc Sensation-Ad-hoc.zip ( Full Credit and thanks to leeDroid )
ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher APK can also work with GB , But i prefer the permanent solution of the above Patch for GB
Apply the Patch
it is always good to do a Backup for your data , Or Just Backup the original file " wpa_supplicant " located in System\bin .
to restore the original file " wpa_supplicant " any time :
just open the Patch in a winrar window and navigate to System\bin and over-right the one in the Patch with the original ( you can get the original from your Rom zip ) . apply the modified Patch from recovery and you are back to the original
if you use Root Explorer to restore the original file ,make sure to set the correct permissions and ownership values
Clear Dalvik cache , and install the Patch from recovery as usual
ad-Hoc Networking for ICS
it is always good to do a NAND Backup for your Rom and data
there is an APK named " ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher " which i geuss is not intended for Sensation but can support additional devices in the try Mode , this APK has two modes
infrastructure mode infrastructure mode.jpg ( will not be used , for Hotspot WPA2-PSK use regular wifi menu )
and " Just to try " ad-hoc mode for non supported devices Just to try ad-hoc mode.jpg that we interested in
the " Just to try " ad-hoc mode worked fine with Sensation
it connects fast , very steady connection with full Wifi Signal and a fast WiFi Data transfer , Ad-hoc it is working for both WEP or open network , Please note that some firewalls could prevent you from connecting even after adjusting its settings
Ad-hoc ( open Network ) :
open network connection doesn't require a Password ,
to modify either SSID name or WEP password , go to setting while you are in infrastructure mode and modify or clear the name in SSID then just switch back to Just to try mode and enable WiFi
if you clear ( remove ) the default name in SSID , this lets the device find and connect automatically to any open ad-hoc you establish from your laptop for example with any name of your choice ( on condition that your ad-hoc connection should be the only available ad-hoc connection in range ) ,
if you leave the default name in SSID "Android tether " as it is , it will only look for a connection with the name "Android tether " that is issued from your laptop and it will not detect any ad-hoc connection with any other name
if there is more than one open network in range that can be seen by the APK then
tip 1 : name the connction in your laptop same as in device SSID ( i.e android tether )
this is because if there is more than one open ad-hoc network and you left the SSID name empty , you can not control which connection the APK will choose to connect to
tip 2 : or use Ad-hoc ( WEP Network )
Ad-hoc ( WEP Network ) :
if you want to use WEP connection , go to setting while you are in infrastructure mode then enter SSID name and Password then switch back to Just to try and enable wifi WEP Password.jpg
the name of the connection should be the same name of the connection you started on your laptop for example
there is a complete help for the APK when you press the thin line under setting
Superuser.APK
if you are using the normal Super user APK opens normal , But if you are using the New SuperSU APK there will be a delay of maybe 5 sec for starting or executing Commands
please read this first #70 , Please note that this APK is not fully compatible with sensation although it worked fine with me
there is another APK ( try it if you like to ) named " WiFi AD HOC enabler " which doesn't really work good ( very weak signal and disconnects frequently ) , or at least this is what i experienced
Connectify Pro
there is a small yet powerful PC Software Called Connectify Pro ( i can't do without it ) that does three things :
it is for windows users
Acts like an actual hardware Router ( Not software networking )
toggle wifi with a single click for either ad-hoc or hotspot ( can start the same ad-hoc connection after reboot )
automatically does all complicated configurations for all types of network to fit with your firewall and windows , also share and transfer files among other options
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There is an application similar to connectify, hostapd for ubuntu which I use all the time . But both the application ( connectify and hostapd is hardware depended . If your wifi Card supports infrastructure mode or master mode , then only they will work. ) So this work around will help those users.
Thanks for your post dear..
Nit worked to me with ICS ,
It works!!!
I'm using HyperNonSense-v2.4
Thank you!!!
Is wifi hotspot bit working for some? I'm confused.
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Please delete... googling got me
blackchad said:
i literally cannot figure this out... the instructions are really vague. "install the patch as usual from recovery" what is usual? you dont say. i backed up the wpa file and just used root explorer to overwrite it and it instantly broke my wifi. i restored the original so it came back fine but i dont know how to install patch from recovery as usual. obviously the APK says i dont have all of the files and must close. please help. running ICS viperrom 1.01
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It means boot into recovery and flash it as you would a Rom
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i feel very retarded... thank you very much
blackchad said:
i feel very retarded... thank you very much
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No problem, mate.
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ok, after reading the post for the 10th time i guess im not supposed to apply the patch since im on ICS? well, i restored completely to before i tried to get adhoc working and just installed the APK and it still didnt work. said i didnt have all the files and it must close. the link to the APK in the play store doesnt work because sensation isnt supported and i just had to find it online. Could it maybe be the APK that im using? Does anyone have a working one they could send to me or any ideas to a solution?
It's not work with the latest Sense 4 build (HTC Ville C2 latest RUU (1.11.401.110) Android 4.0.3 ICS). So can you tell me how did you do with the wpa_supplicant file please? I want to modify it myself.
is it only working for HTC OR any GB ROM ?
Thanks
what are the specific steps in applying the patch?
whats needed? and steps?
thanks
Is it just depends on replacing wpa_supplicant file, or something more?
Because author of this apk said that file is vary for various devices, and I'd like to request for Onda V972 V1.
Apk doesn't work.
Can I just replace it without recovery, or is a stock recovery does the same in case of not having other one?
edit.
Here is how to compile proper wpa_supplicant file for your Android version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50717707&postcount=14
and how to paste it without recovery in root explorer/total commander:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20334424&postcount=292