I followed Attn1's root guide with success. The only problem I had was that the built in tethering app wouldnt work for me. I pulled android.tether_25.apk from my rooted custom rom evo 2.2.1 and installed it in my rooted Inspire 2.2. After installing and running it once then stopping it (ok'ing all the super user prompts, I restarted/not powered down the phone). So far so good. I thought I would share. Use at your own risk.
I haven't had any issues with the WiFi Hotspot on my phone after rooting, but one thing to try is setting the WiFi channel manually, instead of letting it set it automatically. I had to do that on my N1 when using the DesireHD/DesireZ roms.
To manually set the channel, go to Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings, setup your network as you want it, then press Menu and go to Advanced. Hit Wi-Fi channel and set your channel then go back.
That may or may not help. Again, mine seems to be working fine and I have my channel set to Auto, but it might help someone somewhere
Just tried it. Worked like a charm.
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you should make this for froyo too
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Wifi tether doesn't seem to work for some of us. For me personally it connects but does not have an internet connection. Is it working for anyone? Failing?
elguapo76 said:
Wifi tether doesn't seem to work for some of us. For me personally it connects but does not have an internet connection. Is it working for anyone? Failing?
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Having same issue as you. My dell mini 10v connects, takes a bit longer then usual to acquire network address, and when it does the internet still doesnt work.
I'm sure its just a matter of the program being updated to work on the CDMA hero
Ditto
I'm having the same problem as well. Connects after a very long time and receives IP information, but nothing after that. Has anybody reported to the wifi-tether developer yet?
As soon as it works on the Hero, I'm ready to donate, as I gladly paid money for WmWifiRouter on my previous phones.
Same problem with me. Is anyone else getting the "AC disabled" message in the notification window once the PC is "supposedly" tethered? I noticed my phone getting really hot.
I'd really like to know why this works in the Mocado ROM but not just by installing the application alone after rooting. I don't want to start messing with custom ROMS just yet.
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I'd really like to know why this works in the Mocado ROM but not just by installing the application alone after rooting. I don't want to start messing with custom ROMS just yet.
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Not sure but what I did notice is that when I ran it for the first time on Mocado's ROM I got a prompt asking me to "Allow" the app certain rights. Now when I installed the app before I flashed his ROM but right after rooting my phone I did not get this prompt. Maybe the way it's installed on his ROM has something extra that has it correctly and fully installed on the ROM to allow it to work properly.
the permissions screen is just adding the program to the super user whitelist kinda like a list of programs permitted to run as su maybe downloading super user white list off the market I remember getting it from there with my G1 if not just pull the apk from the modaco Ron but you should try the modaco rom you don't even have to wipe all your settings and everything will stay the same.
I know it isn't ideal, but you can share the internet connection ICS style if you do the following:
adb shell
Code:
su
/system/bin/netsharing net on
echo 4 > /sys/devices/platform/msm_hsusb/usb_function_switch
At which point you will get disconnected from your adb shell and the internet Windows will recognize the Hero as an NDIS adapter. To turn it off I just go into Settings -> Wireless -> Mobile network sharing and toggle it on then off again.
There might be a way to get netsharing to also flip the usb function, using net_and_usb but it doesn't seem to work and my ARM disassembly skills aren't good enough to tell why.
Hey guys,
My wifi tether did not work, even with root, until I installed MoDoCo's ROM. After I did, it was gravy from there. 2.4 down .60 up.
mine works
mine works too, i just use it as a wireless router...
Mine works flawlessly on MoDaCo's Rom. Im guessing it has something to do with a string of code that the custom rom has that the stock one doesnt.
I finally took the plunge into the MoDaCo rom. Easy as pie and tethering works with no prob. Just Do it.
Yeah. I see no reason why not to go with the MoDaCo's. This was my first time flashing a rom on anything and it got it easily the first try.
Can all of ya'll confirm that the encryption or device access list does NOT work on wifi tethering app?
Device access list seems to work fine for me, but the encryption does not.
Anyone know if there's a workaround for USB tether yet, that allows native mobile network sharing? (not that crazy switch off/switch on quickly workaround that doesn't always work)
I don't really like the wifi tether because it drains my battery, even if my phone is plugged in to my laptop via USB.
Also, I haven't been able to get above 1.2 mbps down speeds with the wifi tether, and I was hoping that native mobile network sharing might help this. Anyone else having slow connection issues with this?
Wifi tether does not work on the stock Sprint ROM. It does (for some reason) work on Modaco's.
Check this link for the developers thread on whats happening - http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=188
He doesnt have a Sprint Hero to test with so he needs our help.
fixed!
The developer has released a new "pre-version" of Wireless Tether that works on the stock Sprint HTC Hero ROM (with root access, obviously)! As per user capnbry, "..the problem is that the gprs table has a default route on it, and it has a higher priority than main, which is where the wireless route goes. If you `ip route delete table gprs` after starting android.tether everything works like a charm." The developer has added this step into the program, and it works!
See the thread for details, or download the new "pre-version" here: http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wireless_tether_1_61-pre1_htc.apk
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The developer has released a new "pre-version" of Wireless Tether that works on the stock Sprint HTC Hero ROM (with root access, obviously)! As per user capnbry, "..the problem is that the gprs table has a default route on it, and it has a higher priority than main, which is where the wireless route goes. If you `ip route delete table gprs` after starting android.tether everything works like a charm." The developer has added this step into the program, and it works!
See the thread for details, or download the new "pre-version" here: http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/wireless_tether_1_61-pre1_htc.apk
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I just tried this app on my computer, and I can confirm that the pre release works on the HTC Hero stock rom with no problems. I did this test on Windows 7 x64
Hey guys, I have not seen a post about this yet so I figured I'd ask. I just rooted and was able to remove ATT bloatware using titanium backup. I would also like to add a wireless tethering app so that I can use my phone as a wireless modem. I have this app installed on my sprint htc hero (also rooted). I searched the market (where I found it on my hero) but I assume ATT blocks this somehow. Has anyone tried to wirelessly tether yet? If so, were you successful?
I was just browsing over on the vibrant forums and they have no luck yet. They were able to get the apps to install fine, but the ssid would not broadcast. They are still seeking a solution... Hopefully us ATT users want this as bad as I do
want more like need.
the whole reason I got this phone was because of the community that seems to be making things happen faster than any of the iphone 4 development! I'm excited to see what they can do with the wireless tethering.
It seems to be somthing AT&T is doing. Wireless Tether will not work on the Aria right now either.
Hmmm interesting. I hope there are more developers for the captivate vs the aria.
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Im sure we'll see some of the AT&T Nexus one Devs migrate on over. I mean who doesn't want a 4inch super AMOLED and Hummingbird CPU to play with. Not to mention the GPU performance pretty much double's any other Android on the market as of now.
I put my unlimited data iPad sim in my Nexus One to tether with so I'll be ok for now anyway.
I just sideloaded android wifi tether on my Captivate, and it does not work. It appears to work, but my Mac doesn't see to network. I tried the 2.0.5 beta as well as 2.0.2. Hope someone finds a fix soon, or I might have to go back to my iPhone 4 and add to supported tethering. Ouch!
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I'm pretty sure it's something in the kernel...a custom rom might help...maybe if it uses a kernel from another S device that has the same hardware.
Its not wifi tethering but I've got pdanet working over the usb cord and bluetooth. Not quite as good but if you need something to use while you wait for someone to figure the wifi out it should do the trick.
Doesn't the Captivate have built in tethering though? And couldn't you just use that?...
USB Tethering working on Mac via PdaNet.
I have installed PdaNet on my Captivate to use to tether my Mac (10.6.4). I had to ADB the PdaNet.apk, because it wouldn't install being a non market app. I installed the server application on the Mac. Works like a charm. Latency is kinda high though ~500ms.
Used command "install" instead of "push" to make it install, as it failed when using "push".
"$ /Volumes/HDD/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/android-sdk-mac_86/tools/adb install /Volumes/HDD/Users/YOURUSERNAME/Downloads/android-sdk-mac_86/tools/PdaNet.apk" HIT ENTER
Of course my SDK is located in my Downloads folder, so all i did was Drag, and Drop the folders into Terminal. I put the .apk into the same folder before I used the "install" command.
I hope this helps someone.
Try this link
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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Try this link
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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Not working on my Captivate. Must need a custom Kernel or something. I even tried the 2.0.5 pre5.
Apparently at&t forgot to block the built in USB tethering option of the phone.
If you have all the drivers installed from here you can tether via USB.
1) go to settings >applications > development > make sure nothing is selected there.
2) go to settings > applications > USB Settings > select PC internet.
Connect the phone.
You might need to go into your device manager on the laptop to make sure you are not required to install additional drivers.
If you do > install the missing drivers and you are online.
If you dont > you should be online
Typing this from my USB tethered laptop now.
Also i noticed that Barnacle Wifi Tether is working but is not stable.
It will create a connection for a short time and then crash.
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Not working on my Captivate. Must need a custom Kernel or something. I even tried the 2.0.5 pre5.
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Not working here either.
We need kernel sourcess to enable NEtFilter on the kernel, by enabling this module, wifi thethering should work.
Yes you need custom kernel, which has been standard on most if not all custom roms for awhile now.
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Barnacle worked for me for awhile and it crashed
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Apparently at&t forgot to block the built in USB tethering option of the phone.
1) go to settings >applications > development > make sure nothing is selected there.
2) go to settings > applications > USB Settings > select PC internet.
Connect the phone.
You might need to go into your device manager on the laptop to make sure you are not required to install additional drivers.
If you do > install the missing drivers and you are online.
If you dont > you should be online
Typing this from my USB tethered laptop now.
It will create a connection for a short time and then crash.
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Which windows are you using? I tried this on 7 and would not work. Seems drivers only support xp and vista....
Greetings.
I have searched the forums, and have not found what I was looking for so I am going to ask nicely here.
1. I have just rooted a friends Inspire. Shipped with GB
2. In searching, I can not find any (or minimal) reference to the android wifi tethering app, and I am wondering
A)if anyone uses it, and
B) if so, what settings are used to make it work.
I appreciate your time in reading this post, and thank you in advance for your relevant answers.
thats because the wifi settings will be unique to each person ie channel, encryption, passkey etc.
The tethering needs to be activated and the PC with you want to tether has to be accepted in the cel. The app gives you a password you need to use in the PC...when you try to connect the phone will prompt that device is requering permission to connect. That simple. If you cannot make to work with the hot spot app, you can use Koush's Tether app in the market.
Thanks for the replies,
I was just curious as some devices require tweaking in the settings of google's wifi tether, and didn't know if the inspire worked on the default settings....
ufkal said:
Thanks for the replies,
I was just curious as some devices require tweaking in the settings of google's wifi tether, and didn't know if the inspire worked on the default settings....
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I actually had never tethered before yesterday....and it was just for curiosity, but worked great, and didn´t tweaked anything at all. By the way, I am using Coredroid V9.2 that has a default app.
I had to enable "routing fix" in the settings of the google tethering app.
I have read through all the different methods of tethering, and it appears that I am still unable to utilize my tethering. I can connect, but once connected, I can't access the internet or ping Google, or even ping the gateway for that matter!! I am rooted on the latest update for this phone.
I have:
1. Used SQLLite Editor and modified the key to stop the tether check (this actually allowed my PC to connect).
2. Tried the built in tether.
3. Tried Wifi Tether (Play version).
3. Tried FoxFi.
4. Used ISWAT Tether Unlocker.
5. Used SQLLite Editor to change the key to subscription_mode = 1 (and changed it back after failure)
I've noticed on multiple threads that people have been successful just trying one of these methods, but I have been unsuccessful on all of them. Am I missing a step? I'd think the community would be all over this like white on rice, but so far, I've seen little complaints?
I'd rather not unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROM, as I'm actually satisfied with stock and my own tweaks.
If you are rooted WifiTether works.
You need to fgo into settings and change the "Device Profile" to "Generic ICS/JB(wlan0)"
I'm using the version from Google Downloads or whatever it is.
tech_head said:
If you are rooted WifiTether works.
You need to fgo into settings and change the "Device Profile" to "Generic ICS/JB(wlan0)"
I'm using the version from Google Downloads or whatever it is.
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I am such a toolbox. After messing with this thing so much, I had switched to NETD-NDC for the connection. After I fixed that (changed that to auto), I was able to get it to go through.
Stock tether still doesn't work (same issue), but I couldn't care less. Speed tests show that throughput is the same on the PC as on the phone, so I'd call that a win.
Geeze... You'd think after working on this thing for hours, I would have caught that.
I have a quick question perhaps under same topic:
I recently dl'd SQLlite and performed the entitlement hack to get my WiFi tether to work. This method worked great however afterwards, I am unable to access either GPlay or my RSS reader (Feedly).
I am running Orbot and Transparent Proxying. Before the entitlement hack, I could access all of my apps with Orbot enabled.
Now I have to disconnect from the Tor Network to connect to GPlay.
RAZR rooted, blunlocked...
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Seems like there is a new version of WiFiTether available on both googledownloads and play store, however, the Device Profile" to "Generic ICS/JB(wlan0)" setting no longer works, Mobile Hotspot works with the SQlite hack. Is the device profile supposed to be something different now?
I recently upgraded my Galaxy Tab2 from Android ICS 4.0.4 to JB 4.1.2.
I previously used Müller's WiFi Tether for Root Users (my device is CF-Auto-Root'ed); it was great.
Now after the 4.1.2 upgrade WiFi Tether for Root Users doesn't work anymore - it just never appears on other computers' list of visible Wi-Fi networks.
So I'm trying the built-in Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot function. I tap to turn it on; it says it has turned on .. then just a few seconds later it says "Turning off" and indeed it turns off. Can't use it.
How can I diagnose and fix this?
thanks,
Are you on the stock ROM?
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Are you on the stock ROM?
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hi MultipleMonomials. Yes, the stock 4.1.2 ROM which came out last week, plus CF-Auto-Root.
Another piece of information. I also cannot start USB Tethering. I tap to start, it says it's starting, and it instantly turns off, briefly showing "USB Tethering Error" in the top status bar.
thanks,
Maybe I'm just ignorant, but since when did the stock ROM have wifi tethering?
Try the app foxfi from Play Store.
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Maybe I'm just ignorant, but since when did the stock ROM have wifi tethering?
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As far as I can tell, Android 4.1 comes with USB and Wi-Fi tethering by default.
Settings, in the Wireless and networks area, More settings, "Tethering and portable hotspot".
Of course, some carriers disable it, but my device is carrier-neutral, pure stock ROM. Unless there is a flag the carriers can send to the phone saying to specifically disable that function? .. in which case I dearly hope that there is a hack or app for rooted phones to ignore that flag!
(I did try FoxFi, and several others; on this version of Android, all they seem to do is enable the built-in portable hotspot, which behaves just the same as when I do it manually in the Settings - it turns right off again).
anyone?
Thanks!
Either install or open Titanium Backup. Search for "tethering" and "hotspot". Do you get anything?
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Got it to work with WiFi Tether for Root Users, 3.3pre-2 TrevE mod experimental
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Either install or open Titanium Backup. Search for "tethering" and "hotspot". Do you get anything?
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Hi, Titanium Backup (love it!) does not find any apps/apks for "tethering" or "hotspot".
There's a comment here suggesting that it's built-in, not an .apk.
Aha. I installed the 3.3pre-2 "TrevE" mod experimental version, and with a lot of playing around, found the following combination which works:
Device Profile: generic ICS/JB (wlan0)
Setup Method: Auto
Send Netd Max Client Cmd: On
WiFi-driver reload: On
WiFi-driver reload 2: On
(Not positive that the driver reloads are necessary, but without doubt the TrevE mod was required).
Maybe this experience will help explain what's going on, so that we can get easier solutions for others.
thanks,