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Connect to adhoc Wifi network

Hi,
I need the captivate to be able to connect to a adhoc wifi network created using my laptop. However, android doesn't seem to be supporting it, just access point networks. Has anyone tried this, any success?
Searching revealed one thread where a guy modified some code on an htc phone, and got it to work, but seemed a little dated. Not sure if that would work with the android 2.1 and the Samsung phone.
Help appreciated.

The Captivate can connect to ad-hoc networks, but not through the native GUI interface. I tested mine via adb shell issuing some iwconfig commands via script to connect to a MyWi router on a friend's iPad. It's buggy, to say the least..

agentdr8 said:
The Captivate can connect to ad-hoc networks, but not through the native GUI interface. I tested mine via adb shell issuing some iwconfig commands via script to connect to a MyWi router on a friend's iPad. It's buggy, to say the least..
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agentdr8,
Thanks for the reply.
Care to share details on the commands you ran? Or are you saying it's not worth it because it's so buggy?
thanks

To avoid a hard lockup, start with the wifi turned off. I tested it numerous times with it already on, and it resulted in a battery pull.
You'll need busybox 1.7x (maybe 1.8x will work too?). You'll also need a working iwconfig binary (I symlinked mine from the WifiTether app dir: /data/ext2data/data/android.tether/bin to /system/xbin)
With an adb shell, try something like this:
$ su
# /system/xbin/ifconfig eth0 up
# /system/xbin/iwconfig eth0 mode ad-hoc
# /system/xbin/iwconfig eth0 essid YourEssidHere
# /system/xbin/iwconfig eth0 key WEPkeyhere
Now with wifi turned off, these commands will all error since the interface is down/off (eth0 is the wifi, at least on my Cap). Turn your wifi on and rerun the same commands, followed by:
# netcfg eth0 dhcp
This may or may not error out, but ultimately, you should see a dhcp address for eth0 as handed out by your dhcp server/mywi device.
You may need to also manually add the ad-hoc network in the GUI with its key. I can't remember if I needed that or not, but with it I can see the connection status and when it's grabbing the IP. Even shows connected and signal strength once it does connect (assuming it doesn't lockup).

agent can you help me pls. Im a newbie still.
Do i run all those commands in windows when my phone is connected or do i run it through something like terminal emulator an app on the phone??

You can either use adb shell on your Windows machine (part of the Android SDK), or you can use a terminal on the device itself (ConnectBot is my preferred). Your phone needs to be rooted if it isn't already.

Okay, I'll try out the connectbot. Can you tell me how to do this part then if it's needed??
"You'll also need a working iwconfig binary (I symlinked mine from the WifiTether app dir: /data/ext2data/data/android.tether/bin to /system/xbin)"
how do you do this symlinked part?? I don't really understand it.
I tried ur commands without doing the symlinked part....everything just returned a "not found" message.
Maybe you could give me a dumbed down step by step way of doing this hahahaha??? Im rooted and i have busybox 1.7x, just missing the working iwconfig because im not really sure what it is.

If you're not too familiar with linux commands, it would be best to wait for someone to build a widget/GUI app around this, as poking around in a root shell on your phone is never a good idea if you're not aware of the potential consequences of blindly running commands.
It's possible that with the Froyo update adhoc connections may just work as intended, not that I've read anything that suggests that.

The portal had a write up on how to connect an android device to an adhoc network a couple days ago.
Sent from my AOSP on XDANDROID MSM using XDA App

boborone said:
The portal had a write up on how to connect an android device to an adhoc network a couple days ago.
Sent from my AOSP on XDANDROID MSM using XDA App
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Okay, i'll go look for it though a link would help.
Maybe i'll just wait until something like Cyanogens ROM comes, i hear it usually comes with ad-hoc connectivity.

Try this: http://www.xda-developers.com/android/android-ad-hoc-wireless-network-support/
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only problem is it's compiled for froyo and i think geared towards the Desire according to the replies.
I feel like it might mess up my captivate

Well if you're computer is windows7 you can use a program called conectify.
It makes win7's adhoc networks work as real hotspots
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Wanted to enable ad-hoc so I could tether the captivate to my iPhone

Yes I woild also know on a workaround , would love to tether my unlimited data from my iphone to my captivate

pewpewbangbang said:
Wanted to enable ad-hoc so I could tether the captivate to my iPhone
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Why would you do that? Do you prefer safari over android browser or something?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

cowballz69 said:
Yes I woild also know on a workaround , would love to tether my unlimited data from my iphone to my captivate
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Then You need to jailbreak your iphone and get a tethering app

boborone said:
Then You need to jailbreak your iphone and get a tethering app
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Issue isn't on iPhone-end, nor wpa-supplicant end (as the wpa-supplicant binary included in the android wireless tether app has this ability).
The problem is the GUI end of things (i.e., settings.apk) ALSO filters the results.
So it goes beyond simpy modifying the wpa-applicant (yes; this is sufficient for the basic-functionality), but is very crude & diffcult to do on the go from the tiny terminal emulator, etc.
What I've personally been looking for, is an update that modifies the neceasary files, and enables this extewmely useful function.
Something similar to the update package posted for the froyo-build, but instead for the ECLAIR-2.1 build of the captivate.
If anyone knows of anything availible like I'm describing (a GUI-centered mod that will remove ALL the STUPID damn (pardon language lol) IBSS filtration form the settings.apk, wpa-supplicant, wireless configuration files, etc for the ECLAIR-2.1 build of the Captivate so that it JUST WORKS lol -- this way we can SEE and CONNECT via our native GUI .
I've gotten this to work through running command line / configuration file hacks, but it's very messy/annoying AND to make things MORE annoying, once you've put it into Ad-hoc mode and have it all setup very nicely, guess what? The settings.apk application (which is needed to load the device into kernel), will actually COMPLETELY UNDO all the tedious command line efforts you've just made, and takes the wifi chip out of Ad-hoc mode every x amount of minutes! ARGH!! LOL!
Anyway, I've gone through the source code and patch diff's myself and it really doesn't seem very involved. I actually was planning on compiling the necessary modded binary (making a nice update.zip for all the frustrated captivate owners like myself lol), but I simply haven't had the time to setup the build environment for it at the moment (have several other build environments I'm juggling as it is with work).
Anyway, I apologize for the rant lol -- I just wanted to clarify exactly what is needed and point out it really wouldn't be much work (and would be VERY much appreciated!!!!) if someone with the skill, time, and a build environment for the galaxy s (captivate, speifically lol , could post an eclair mod for us -- you would receive AN ENORMOUS amount of praise & thanks lol .
OR -- if someone who has a little time, could simply modify the android wireless-tether-app to have one extra feature, 'connect to ad-hoc network' lol . This would also be ideal, as it already fully supports the initialization & loading of the captivate wireless driver properly, and can fully manage the interface & connections while running in the background (independent of settings.apk). PLUS -- it even already has full ad-hoc support built into it's own pre-packaged wpa-supplicant. Basically, all the hard work has already been done with the wireless-tether-app, just need a few extra functions to handle scanning for networks and connecting to them (relatively simple, considering they've already done ALL the hard work..lol)..
Okay, my rant is officially done! Lol! I just hope this helps those who have the capability to help, give a clear picture of all that's required. It's late, so some of this stuff may have already been mentioned and I missed it! Shoot, maybe someone just finished doing exactly what I just went on & on about? Lol.
In any case, if anyone is willing to help out -- or already knows of a solution already out there I've missed -- PLEASE let me' know! This functionality would truly help a great deal in my day to day work with my captivate! Thanks in advance!!!

holy need a bump batman!
i would really like this too!

I found this post last night, but I couldn't get it to work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16632147&postcount=7758

[Q] Proxy Support

I'm stumped and am trying to find a way to connect to our work network using my Gtab... problem is most corporate networks use proxy's. I don't have an option in the browser nor networking settings to assign a proxy. Has anyone did this already? How?

Supposedly pressing menu from the wifi menu brings up advanced which should have proxy on it. My advanced menu doens't show it - I am using VegaN-tab beta 5 and the Clemsyn Kernel.
I too need to get this working. I tried TransProxy and AnyCut to access the proxy settings. AnyCut gave me a short cut that doesn't appear to work.
TransProxy always fails with the message "Failed to start redirect.sh (FIX ME! implement getprotobyname() bionic/libs/bionic/stubs.c:378 iptables v1.3.7: can't initialize iptables table `nat': iptables who? (do you need to insmod?) Perhaps iptables or your kernel needs to be upgraded.
There is more but it goes out of the message box.

I found a link at comments.gmane.org/gmane.comp.handhelds.android.kernel/1082 which seems to indicate the kernel needs to be rebuilt with CONFIG_NETFILTER. There might be a manual way too but it requires a bunch of .ko files I don't have.

Should we move this thread to G Tablet Android Development in an effort to actually get it resolved? This is something I really need to figure out. I don't know enough about Android development to make this my first project to tackle.

gksmith said:
Should we move this thread to G Tablet Android Development in an effort to actually get it resolved? This is something I really need to figure out. I don't know enough about Android development to make this my first project to tackle.
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I have the kernel ready for this. What build (TNT, VEGAN, ZPAD) do you want me to make for this kernel? LMK.

I wanted to post an update to this. Clemsyn's kernel work's great. However, you still need a way to enable the proxy.
I ended up using two programs. TransparentProxy and ASProxy. TransparentProxy is ideal if you have one proxy and always want it on. I also use it specifically when connecting via the docking station LAN at work.
However, if you are more mobile and move between WiFiconnections, you want ASProxy. It lets you configure proxies based on the SSID of the WiFi connection. This is what I use at work when I'm roaming. It's also great because I don't have to do anything special to disable Proxy when I leave the corporate network.
I plan to send an email to the ASProxy developers to see if they'd add eth0 support too. This way I could just use one program instead of two.
Also, I'd like the see the WiFi advanced network settings get the proxy UI. This isn't a big deal - just usefull.

clemsyn said:
I have the kernel ready for this. What build (TNT, VEGAN, ZPAD) do you want me to make for this kernel? LMK.
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Kool, thanks man, any chance of a link please ?

Both programs should be on the market.
*Update - I couldn't find transparent proxy in the market. I post a link later. The Asproxy dev is already working on the wired lan issue.
Sent from my G-Tablet running Vega-Nb5.1

Great work, can you post a link for the kernal for a VEGAn 5.1 build? Thanks in advance, really need proxy support!

Here you go - this is Clemsyn's Kerenl - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895825

@clemsyn
Hi is there any chance you could provide a little more infor on proxy support from within your kernel? I've installed your latest kernel on a Vegan b5.1 (it shows up correctly on sys info) but I cant seem to find how you connect via the proxy (or enter any proxy info)
Maybe I'm missing an obvious step...?
Thanks in advance...

You need AnyCut or TransProxy3.08Beta, or ASProxy - basically, any piece of software that lets you enter the proxy settings. Several of the roms I tried didn't have the WiFi advanced menu options so I needed one of these 3 programs.
TransProxy I found via Google and AnyCut and ASProxy are available via the Market.

thanks, much appreciated. I've got TransProxy running and it seems to work fine, even authentication whcih is great. Unfortunately it requires a manualy start each time the tablet boots, I can't seem to find a way to get it to default to enabled after a reboot. Any thoughts on how to achive this..? The tablets are going to be used in an environment where users will have limited abilities and having them enable the proxy first is not really an option. Thanks

ASProxy will auto start and you can have per SSID proxies.
Sent from my G-Tablet running Vega-Nb5.1

[Q] Cisco VPN

Would it be possible with the transformer? I need to set gateway, group name, group password, user name and userpassword. I don't see the group fields in the vpn configuration.
I would rather not root.

Yes, I really want know too if anybody knows about Cisco VPN. I heard somewhere Cisco built the client for Android but I have not found it anywhere.
The only client that I know working is VPN Connections (my friend has it working in his Evo phone), but it requires root access, so I have not tried it yet in my transformer.

Nothing available as of yet, I've spent hours searching.
Samsung had announced they were including this on the 10.1, however I posted the question in that forum, and it was not included in the initial release.
More on this topic at http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=3902&cnum=500&cstart=1233#makechanges

I got this working last night !
I am running Prime 1.4 which includes the tun.ko kernel module which is needed. Then install this app: http://code.google.com/p/get-a-robot-vpnc/
The app is designed for phones, looks absolutely terrible on a tablet, and is unusable in portrait mode. BUT with all that said, I created a profile, entered the vpn address, group name, group password, username and left the user password blank (token auth for me). I set it up to load tun.ko automatically. long press the profile and select "Connect", got prompted for my password, entered it and bam! I'm vpn'd into my work cisco vpn.
Good luck.

That is super news that you got it working! The project is open source, so making it tablet friendly will surely happen. But installing a kernel module means having root.

ppirate said:
That is super news that you got it working! The project is open source, so making it tablet friendly will surely happen. But installing a kernel module means having root.
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Indeed it does. I'm actually surprised/disappointed tun.ko is not a standard on all devices. I'd also like to see cifs.ko standard, but there are far fewer people tht wold find that useful I think.

If I understand correctly, the only thing asus would have to do is add tun.ko to the modules. Then everything can be done in userland.
One other link I found was the following:
https://www.nixuopen.org/blog/2011/5/android-and-cisco-ipsec-vpn/
This nicely integrates the cisco vpn support into android. This would be the perfect solution.

Starting with Cisco ASA version 8.4(1) Cisco is supporting Android remote clients using Android native VPN client (only L2TP/IPsec is supported at this point)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa84/release/notes/asarn84.html
I hope Google will include a full featured VPN client (group support, etc.), and Cisco will provide clientless VPN support for Android devices.

lqaddict said:
Starting with Cisco ASA version 8.4(1) Cisco is supporting Android remote clients using Android native VPN client (only L2TP/IPsec is supported at this point)
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa84/release/notes/asarn84.html
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Aha, this might be useful for me. One of the vpn addresses at my uni starts with asa1vpn.* . Thus in my case it might work, I'll probably better send the IT department the above link, they will help me further.
Though I still hope native cisco vpn gets supported in android.

Cisco is supposed to release the anyconnect ssl vpn client for android....but knowing how cisco works ot may be a while. Its supposed to be on their cius tablet.
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timekillerj said:
I got this working last night !
I am running Prime 1.4 which includes the tun.ko kernel module which is needed. Then install this app: http://code.google.com/p/get-a-robot-vpnc/
The app is designed for phones, looks absolutely terrible on a tablet, and is unusable in portrait mode. BUT with all that said, I created a profile, entered the vpn address, group name, group password, username and left the user password blank (token auth for me). I set it up to load tun.ko automatically. long press the profile and select "Connect", got prompted for my password, entered it and bam! I'm vpn'd into my work cisco vpn.
Good luck.
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How did you setup tun.ko to auto load? I've got get-a-robot-vnc working on my HTC Supersonic running CM7 out of the box. However, on TF104 running Prime 1.4 when I try to connect, I get an immediate "Failed to Connect" error. I'm guessing the tun.ko module is not loaded.
Looking online, I searched for the tun.ko module via "find -iname tun.ko" and found it at "/system/lib/modules/tun.ko"
To load it I did "inmod /system/lib/modules/tun.ko" and got a # prompt which I think is expected (I'm linux dumb).
I went back to VPN Connections and got the same error.
Looking at the LogCat, VPN_Connections is saying that tun doesn't exist
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ok I think I had a typo in my command up there, should be ins[/]mod. When I run that command, I get "insmod: init_module '/system/lib/modules/tun.ko' failed (File exists)

jefbal99 said:
How did you setup tun.ko to auto load? I've got get-a-robot-vnc working on my HTC Supersonic running CM7 out of the box. However, on TF104 running Prime 1.4 when I try to connect, I get an immediate "Failed to Connect" error. I'm guessing the tun.ko module is not loaded.
Looking online, I searched for the tun.ko module via "find -iname tun.ko" and found it at "/system/lib/modules/tun.ko"
To load it I did "inmod /system/lib/modules/tun.ko" and got a # prompt which I think is expected (I'm linux dumb).
I went back to VPN Connections and got the same error.
Looking at the LogCat, VPN_Connections is saying that tun doesn't exist
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ok I think I had a typo in my command up there, should be ins[/]mod. When I run that command, I get "insmod: init_module '/system/lib/modules/tun.ko' failed (File exists)
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I had this problem as well. Doing a full wipe including cache and dalvik then reflashing prime 1.4 cleared that up for me.
Here is where I am at now. I can connect to the VPN, checking the netcfg from the shell or terminal emulator shows that my tunnel interface is up and has an IP address but when I attempt to use the connection either by web browser or ping from within the shell the tunnel interface drops out.
Checking the last connection log I can see the MOTD banner pop up and show I am connected then I see the following;
Device "wlan0
wlan0" does not exist
RTNETLINK answers: No such device
cp: can;' stat '/etc/resolv.conf' : No such file or directory
process stderr Device "wlan 0
wlan0" does not exist
RTNETLINK answers: No such device
cp: can;' stat '/etc/resolv.conf' : No such file or directory
Connection string detected

velocd said:
I had this problem as well. Doing a full wipe including cache and dalvik then reflashing prime 1.4 cleared that up for me.
Here is where I am at now. I can connect to the VPN, checking the netcfg from the shell or terminal emulator shows that my tunnel interface is up and has an IP address but when I attempt to use the connection either by web browser or ping from within the shell the tunnel interface drops out.
Checking the last connection log I can see the MOTD banner pop up and show I am connected then I see the following;
Device "wlan0
wlan0" does not exist
RTNETLINK answers: No such device
cp: can;' stat '/etc/resolv.conf' : No such file or directory
process stderr Device "wlan 0
wlan0" does not exist
RTNETLINK answers: No such device
cp: can;' stat '/etc/resolv.conf' : No such file or directory
Connection string detected
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Fixed this issue by applying this fix in the link below.
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=331445
I also placed a set-x command at the beginning of the VPNC-script file to get a better debug in the lastconnection.log
Now I am seeing the following error;
+ fix_ip_get_output
+ sed s/cache//;s/metric \?[0-9]\+ [0-9]\+//g;s/hoplimit [0-9]\+//g
+ /system/bin/ip route add
RTNETLINK answers: No such device
I can still connection and in the log I can see the router tables build but I am having issues getting the data to pass through the tunnel. The tun0 interface drops as soon as I attempt to pass date through it.
Anyone have any ideas?

tun.ko / VPN Connections does NOT work on Prime 1.4.
Even if it looks like it is working it does not pass traffic through the tunnel.

M-A-A said:
tun.ko / VPN Connections does NOT work on Prime 1.4.
Even if it looks like it is working it does not pass traffic through the tunnel.
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Yup, my problems were related to a lack of SuperUser providing root access to the VPN Connections software. I got the updated binary and it says it connects, but disconnects within minutes.
Must be a bug in either HoneyComb or the Prime 1.4 ROM. I have VPN Connections fully functioning on my HTC Supersonic running CM7

I checked out the project from the SVN, changed the target to Android 3.1 and rebuilt it.
Now, the UI is a lot better.
The thing that happens to me (it happened before), is that the apps stays on trying to disconnect. I checked on the ASA (the device that manages the connection), and it's not there... So dunno. I just kill the app...
I've attached the program below. Its license is GPLv3 so there shouldn't be a problem.

sh337 said:
I checked out the project from the SVN, changed the target to Android 3.1 and rebuilt it.
Now, the UI is a lot better.
The thing that happens to me (it happened before), is that the apps stays on trying to disconnect. I checked on the ASA (the device that manages the connection), and it's not there... So dunno. I just kill the app...
I've attached the program below. Its license is GPLv3 so there shouldn't be a problem.
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This definitely looks a lot better! We just need to get the backend stuff working now

M-A-A said:
This definitely looks a lot better! We just need to get the backend stuff working now
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What do you mean? It is working for me...

sh337 said:
What do you mean? It is working for me...
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When I connect to my corp network, no packets flow. As soon as I try to access anything, the VPN session drops.

sh337 said:
What do you mean? It is working for me...
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You have it passing traffic through the tunnel?

[APP][2.1+] Ultimate Control 1.0

This program allows you to control your mouse and keyboard from your android device via Wifi or Bluetooth. You need a server program on your computer and it is available for windows, mac and linux.
The connection process is very simple, just discover all the server available and select one to control (no IPs or any technical stuff). Plus, the app is pretty configurable, button layout, mouse sensitivity... and it also has some cool features like setting a password that will be asked for when establishing the connection.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.negusoft.ucontrol
Enjoy and post comments !!!

Great app
I just tryed it and it is great man! thanks!
No dealing with IP address or anything. Just select your computer and go. It is so smooth, plus I like the fact that you can protect your computer with a password.
10 out of 10

Linux support
Good news!! It is now compatible with linux. You can download the server from theire web. And it works perfectly in my Ubuntu.
By the way, the programs version is already 0.9.2, you may want to update the post ;p

The thread is updated now, I also mention the linux compatibility (although I didn't test it yet). What distribution are you using? I would like to give it a try.
Cheers

I tryed it in Ubuntu 11. I had a little issue though, it didn't work on my laptop. I asked the developers and they told me that it doesn't currently support the 64bit architecture. They appear to be working on a version that will work though. Judging by theire release frequency, it will be available very soon

Installation
Hello,
I was trying to install it on Ubuntu 11 too. I run the "install" file but nothing seems to happen. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

Well, my first advice would be that you read the "readme.txt". Everything is explained there. Basically, make sure you have Java installed.

Thanks, I followed the instructions in the readme file and I make it work without problems. And it works like a charm!!!!
And by the way, does anybody know if it is possible to make a direct connection with Wifi (without connectiong to a network) ?

I guess if you create a point to point wifi connection it would work. But why would you want to do that? For this scenarion, you would just use bluetooth.

Hey, when I connect through bluetooth, it doesn't ask me for the password even if I have it activated. Is it normal? Does that happen to someone else?

Great work!

I personally think it is how it should work. Through bluetooth, you have to pair your device so there is a security system already. The why to bother entering additional passwords?
I believe the developers had the same conclusions when implementing the security system.

facktrid said:
I personally think it is how it should work. Through bluetooth, you have to pair your device so there is a security system already. The why to bother entering additional passwords?
I believe the developers had the same conclusions when implementing the security system.
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Sure, if you put it like that it really makes sense
Thanks for the answere!

Nice app! I love it!
Thanks for pointing it out.

Wow, it is certainly better than others I have tryed, such as gmote, remote trackpad or advanced touchpad...
Great job!

They really keep updating the app. And they bring some new little stuff in each release. I hope they keep up the good work.

lopezurkidi said:
They really keep updating the app. And they bring some new little stuff in each release. I hope they keep up the good work.
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Got it, I will try to keep the thread updated

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Got it, I will try to keep the thread updated
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I didn't really mean anything, but we all appreciate an updated thread. Thanks man!

New version available! I updated the main post already.
They added an optional scroll-bar. And the best thing, they fixed some clicking bugs or something, witch means it will now runs perfectly on my Galaxy Tab (the original)!

New version available! I updated the main post already.
They added an optional scroll-bar. And the best thing, they fixed some clicking bugs or something, witch means it will now runs perfectly on my Galaxy Tab (the original)!

[APP][3.21.16] TWC TV - VZW/ADB/HDMI checks removed & watch away from home!!

UPDATE
Development of this app will continue here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-spectrum-tv-aka-twc-tv-t3847520
Thanks for everyone who kept this project going!
Hello here you will find the most recent TWC TV App from the android market... except it has ALL restrictions removed, NO ADB checks, NO proxy checks, NO HDMI checks, NO ROOT checks, and best of all, a method to watch ALL the channels while you're away from home, not just SOME of the channels TWC let's you watch; this can be viewed over 3g/4g/wifi... hell even 1x lol.
NOW the part I like... and maybe the reason why the root check was implemented by TWC.... you can actually WATCH live TV on any wifi, 3g/4G network away from your home! all you need is a few tools and you're on your way.... if this is of no interest to you then just scroll down to the download link
To watch outside of the home network:
Install a proxy server on a machine inside your network (a computer that can play live tv from twctv.com successfully)
I use wingate FREE edition (http://wingate.com)
Make sure you configure your router to forward traffic on that port to your machine
as a side note, make sure you assign a static IP on your local machine so your router doesn't get confused
also make sure you go to whatsmyip.org and get your external IP address (as you'll need this for the android side)
Install an app from the android market called "Auto Proxy (ROOT)"
Configure Auto Proxy to connect to your machine... here you will enter the IP you got earlier from your home machine and the port you chose when you configured wingate...
Now activate AutoProxy and all traffic will be routed through your home computer (all apps, etc...) meaning when you use the timewarner app it will think you're inside your home network!!
Make sure you turn it off once you're done watching TV, otherwise you will be consuming all of your upload bandwidth and also slow down your speeds since it has to go through the proxy...
Profit!!
Some Notes:
This app should work on any phone with gingerbread and up. (Tested myself)
Feel free to donate It took me a while to learn how to do this and it took alot endless nights
I think i should also point out that I didn't use anyone else's code to do this; I'm a lone developer and just like the challenge
I am also working on a workaround to the proxy thing... a way to watch Live TV on your cellular network alone... no proxy required (I make no promises but i'm looking into it and hopefully I'll come up with something)
I'll also try to release a new version if updates are released... try and keep everything current
Questions? need a more detailed guide or anything else? just ask! I'm here to help ... (but see post #2 first)
The 3.21.14 app would not be possible without GreenNasty... THANKS!
[CHANGELOG]
[3.21.16][v8] - App Version 4.1.8.10
Removed VPN/ADB/HDMI/Proxy restrictions
Enabled VZW Exclusive content for everyone!
Live TV and VOD DAI disabled
Fast forwarding enabled for all Video on Demand content... go ahead and skip those commercials
Enjoy!
[12.12.15][v7] - App Version 4.1.7.1
Removed Proxy/VPN/ADB/HDMI Checks
Enabled VZW Exclusive content for everyone!
Live TV and VOD DAI disabled
[11.14.15][v6] - App Version 4.1.2.32
Removed Proxy/VPN/ADB/HDMI Checks
Enabled VZW Exclusive content for everyone!
Enabled Seeking while playing VOD content (yes, you can skip ads )
Disabled DAI (Dynamic Ad Placement) in Live TV and VOD (My little bit of rebellion against all these restrictions) Google for more info
Removed regional restrictions (Now you may use the app even if you're outside the US)
[3.14.14][v5.1] - App Version 3.4.4#78
Removed Proxy and VPN checks from both Live TV and OnDemand
HDMI checks REMOVED!!!
Proxy and VPN checks removed
ADB Checks fully removed
[3.14.14][v5] - App Version 3.4.4#78
Removed Proxy and VPN checks
Partially removed HDMI checks from Live TV, OnDemand should still have same HDMI Restrictions
[8.21.13][v4.1] - App Version 3.3.1#57
I use wingate FREE edition (http://wingate.com)
Workaround for ISP Checks, now users of every network get the perks that verizon customers get
[8.07.13][v4.0] - App Version 3.3.1#57
Removed ADB Checks
Removed HDMI Checks
Removed Proxy/VPN Checks
Hope I didn't miss anything!
[7.13.13][v3.2] - App Version 3.2.1#49
Missed VPN Check... VPN should be working now
[7.10.13][v3.1] - App Version 3.2.1#49
Fixed ADB Check in Live TV - overlooked some code
[7.10.13][v3] - App Version 3.2.1#49
3g/4g/lan/etc.. streaming enabled
Proxy Checks Removed
HDMI Checks disabled (Not 100% sure on this, but if you have issues let me know)
All channels exclusive to VZW Customers are now available for everyone
Removed Root Checks
Removed Proxy/VPN Checks
Removed ADB Checks
Note: Since i actually REMOVED some of the code that performs the checks, the app might be smaller than the original app from the market (yeah i like to be efficient )
[5.17.13][v2] - App Version 3.2#44
Enabled 3G Streaming for EVERYONE! xD enjoy!
[5.15.13][v1.1] - App Version 3.2#44
Removed another HDMI check when plugging/unplugging HDMI cable while watching Live TV
[5.15.13][v1] - App Version 3.2#44
Completely new version!
Removed Root Checks
Removed ADB Checks
Removed HDMI Checks
Removed Proxy and VPN Checks
Should run smoothly on most devices! seems like TWC did some optimizations
[3.15.13][0.3] - App Version 2.6#36
Kindle Fire Fix... and potentially a fix for othe devices... if your device isn't a kindle fire then please follow directions in 2nd post
Please refer to Post #2 for download
[3.10.13][0.2] - App version 2.6#36
Removed HDMI checks!!
[3.04.13][0.1] - App version 2.6#36 (Initial Release)
Removed Root & ADB Checks
Increased buffer size to help with iffy networks
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[Bugs/Issues]
None reported yet... let me know if you encounter any issues
[DOWNLOAD]
[3.21.16][v8] - http://www.mediafire.com/download/qrgoidy1k6jk8yp/signedTWC-TV_4.1.8.10.release.apk
Thank you all for your support! <3
[Questions/Issues?]
See post #2 and reply if you question is not addressed.
Thanks to those that made decompiling/recompiling easy!!
Don't forget to hit that thanks button if this app works for you!
donations are also appreciated... modifying something without the source code is tough... and a cup of coffee can go a long way when coding thanks for your support!

Bug List
APP Version 3.2#44: Some users report that HD doesn't work as well with the new app. Time Warner did alot of changes due to the move to streaming away from home, that means that they definetely could have messed something up.... if HD is not working properly for you and want to try the previous version (2.6#36) feel free to download it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?s3evtfhdedy3061
If you wish to decompile the app yourself, i have included comments in most of the important parts of the code that i modified... i will admin, they are HARD to understand and modify, but if you're looking to do it yourself in the future, I've helped you out
Issues/Troubleshooting
If you have tried this app and it does not work for you then i need the following information:
are you using the proxy instructions I mentioned or using the app using your home network?
MAKE SURE your device is rooted
if you are then please test it on your home network first and make sure it works (whithout ANY proxy, etc...)... if it does then let me know what issues you get when you use wingate and Auto Proxy....
if it does work on your home network but not with the proxy, then please tell me detailed instructions on how you set it up or if you need a guide on how to do so
do you have internet service through time Warner?
what device are you using?
what rom and kernel are you using, and what versions? (if you don't what kernel then just tell me which rom and version and i'll figure it out)
Are you rooted? With Super SU or just SuperUser?
All of the above checked? then i will need a logcat while the app is running Feel free to pm me the logcat ONLY after you have posted what i've requested and I'll let you know to send me a logcat... i don't want to receive random logcats and will ignore them if i haven't seen your information in this thread first!
Logcats can be taken via: adb shell logcat
OR adb shell and then type logcat, you can use the -f parameter to save it to a file rather than copying it from your command prompt to a file...
If there is anything else you think i should know, then please post that as well.... any little bit of information WILL help, trust me
I am committed to help.... but please help me by following the above instructions to make both our lives easier!
Thanks!

Will this work home lan with rooted / adb on ?
superman1101 said:
I know i haven't posted yet, but i recently got the TWC TV app and found that it doesn't work on Rooted devices or EVEN if you have ADB on!! anyways, I'm a developer but in a different language, nevertheless I looked around the forums and figured out how to modify the APK and came up with this... what better way to do my first post huh? lol
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I really do not understand why they care if rooted / debugging is turned on?
I mean its at least a little understandable if one has an unlocked
bootloader and running on a non-standard rom.

Didn't work for me

bennettg said:
Didn't work for me
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How come? what rom are you using, and do you get an error message?
fuzzynco said:
I really do not understand why they care if rooted / debugging is turned on?
I mean its at least a little understandable if one has an unlocked
bootloader and running on a non-standard rom.
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There is competing theories on why they care... one of the reason i can think of (which i said in the OP) is that you can use a root app to enable traffic tunneling through a proxy (thus circumventing their "home network") restriction

Is this the phone version of the app?? Just wondering because I'm trying to get it to work on my HP Touchpad with CM10 and the signed versions I have found for the tablet are around 5mb and yours its just under 2.
Thanks!
*UPDATE*
Not sure why you version is so much smaller but it works perfectly on my tablet. I have been searching high and low for a fix and this was it. I can't thank you enough!!!

talon4x4 said:
Is this the phone version of the app?? Just wondering because I'm trying to get it to work on my HP Touchpad with CM10 and the signed versions I have found for the tablet are around 5mb and yours its just under 2.
Thanks!
*UPDATE*
Not sure why you version is so much smaller but it works perfectly on my tablet. I have been searching high and low for a fix and this was it. I can't thank you enough!!!
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Glad it worked for you! this app is what i extracted from the app market with my EVO 3D, however i did see code segments in there for tablets so this app should be universal... let me know if you encounter any issues

Thank you! Works perfectly on my rooted Nexus 10!

I hope...
I hope you can remove the nightmare msg: "We are unable to present this channell..." in Kindle Fire 8.9 with OS 8.1.4
Thank you

field3d said:
I hope you can remove the nightmare msg: "We are unable to present this channell..." in Kindle Fire 8.9 with OS 8.1.4
Thank you
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I wish I could, unfortunately that's a problem on the server's end, not the app... sometimes certain channels are unavailable because tw is having an issue on their end.... unless you're getting the error on every channel... right now I think Disney channel is having that issue, is it happening with a lot of channels?

Works great on nexus 10 running cm10.1 nightly thank you! I had to edit files after updating ROM now I don't have to, appreciate your work. HDMI would be a big bonus, cheers mate.

Aron_H said:
Works great on nexus 10 running cm10.1 nightly thank you! I had to edit files after updating ROM now I don't have to, appreciate your work. HDMI would be a big bonus, cheers mate.
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unfortunately I don't have an HDMI cable to test and release a bug-free app... if you're up for it then i can give it a go and you can let me know if it works or not; I can have a new version out tomorrow if you're up for it

Great Job!!!
Just wanted to mention that I'm running your fix on my Kindle Fire and my Galaxy Tab 10.1
Thank you so much for the awesome work.

superman1101 said:
unfortunately I don't have an HDMI cable to test and release a bug-free app... if you're up for it then i can give it a go and you can let me know if it works or not; I can have a new version out tomorrow if you're up for it
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I will happily test it, i picked up a $10 cable from walmart, its a bit short but should do the trick. I managed to poke around in the code myself, dont know what the hell im doing, but thought i would give it a go. Anyway doing a file compare with your version and the stock version, i can see quite a few changes which im sure took quite a bit of time, so i want to say Thank You again!!!

rickyq12 said:
Just wanted to mention that I'm running your fix on my Kindle Fire and my Galaxy Tab 10.1
Thank you so much for the awesome work.
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glad to hear!
Aron_H said:
I will happily test it, i picked up a $10 cable from walmart, its a bit short but should do the trick. I managed to poke around in the code myself, dont know what the hell im doing, but thought i would give it a go. Anyway doing a file compare with your version and the stock version, i can see quite a few changes which im sure took quite a bit of time, so i want to say Thank You again!!!
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I'm working on it right now.... just wanted to know: do you get an error message when you plug in the HDMI cable anywhere in the app? like even if you're not watching live tv? or only when you're tuned in to a channel?
UPDATE
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Ok i just finished modifying the app... this is my first attempt at removing the HDMI check so don't be too harsh :/
Here you go: http://www.mediafire.com/?4w2tlc4k30t8pkt
if it works for you then i'll update the main thread with this version.

Nice !!!!
superman1101 said:
glad to hear!
I'm working on it right now.... just wanted to know: do you get an error message when you plug in the HDMI cable anywhere in the app? like even if you're not watching live tv? or only when you're tuned in to a channel?
UPDATE
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Ok i just finished modifying the app... this is my first attempt at removing the HDMI check so don't be too harsh :/
Here you go: Had to delete link, wouldn't let me post.
if it works for you then i'll update the main thread with this version.
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Nice one mate :good:, It will throw up the message box if you plug it in with app already on live TV, click OK and switch to guide and back to live and she runs great, if you startup app and your not on live tv, no message box.... Excellent work there Mate !!!

Aron_H said:
Nice one mate :good:, It will throw up the message box if you plug it in with app already on live TV, click OK and switch to guide and back to live and she runs great, if you startup app and your not on live tv, no message box.... Excellent work there Mate !!!
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Great! There were 2 parts to edit, I fixed one because messing with the other gave me FC's... I'll mess with it some more

ok this should be it... i hope
HDMI should be working: http://www.mediafire.com/?s3evtfhdedy3061
let me know if it works or not

Look.
superman1101 said:
I wish I could, unfortunately that's a problem on the server's end, not the app... sometimes certain channels are unavailable because tw is having an issue on their end.... unless you're getting the error on every channel... right now I think Disney channel is having that issue, is it happening with a lot of channels?
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I heard TWC app have troubles with some checkings with some ROMS maybe removing the checking when that message is shown. Look I tested on iPad, iPod, iPhone and. Samsung Galaxy Tab Android and works perfect but specific the problem is on Amazon Kindle 8.9 with iOs 8.1.4 and others in every channel no some channel is every channel the message and the message appears in no more than 30 seconds, in other words you only have around 30 seconds of video in any channel and the message is shown and other people have the same issues. If you have the code and you can check the message when is shown and remove the condition or if you have the source maybe we can see when the message is shown I can see to have an idea. If you look inside other forums in this webpage there are other people with dame problem in other devices.
Thank you

field3d said:
I heard TWC app have troubles with some checkings with some ROMS maybe removing the checking when that message is shown. Look I tested on iPad, iPod, iPhone and. Samsung Galaxy Tab Android and works perfect but specific the problem is on Amazon Kindle 8.9 with iOs 8.1.4 and others in every channel no some channel is every channel the message and the message appears in no more than 30 seconds, in other words you only have around 30 seconds of video in any channel and the message is shown and other people have the same issues. If you have the code and you can check the message when is shown and remove the condition or if you have the source maybe we can see when the message is shown I can see to have an idea. If you look inside other forums in this webpage there are other people with dame problem in other devices.
Thank you
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Can you tell me what specific message comes up? there's different messages that come up for different scenarios, if it's only "this channel is currently unavailable at this time" then i need to know specifics... what device, what android version, rooted or not.... a logcat of the app running would also be nice... I also don't understand what you mean by "iOS 8.1.4", afaik iOS is only on apple devices ... this fix is only applicable to android devices.
Let me know if it's happening to you and let me know the specifics i mentioned and i'll see what i can do about it.