Ubuntu install for Xoom any different? - G Tablet General

Its only 9.10 but not sure if it is any different then the Ubuntu we had running. Anyone have anymore info?
http://trsohmers.com/2011/03/06/how-to-run-ubuntu-on-the-motorola-xoom/
If it is different, think it would work?

No its not any different, I used the nook color files on my tablet, only mod I had to do was in the bootubuntu file change all the loop1 to loop5. and I updated too the latest busybox.

murkurie said:
No its not any different, I used the nook color files on my tablet, only mod I had to do was in the bootubuntu file change all the loop1 to loop5. and I updated too the latest busybox.
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Interesting!
(1) Could you elaborate a bit on the editing you mentioned? And what about the busybox update?
(2) What kernel/ROM/bootloop etc are you using?
(3) How is your installation via NC files different from e.g.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909944
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894960
??
(4) Does touchscreen work? What about on-screen keyboard? External mouse/keyboard? Sound? Wifi? Access to sdcard? Video acceleration?
THANKS!

I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=899037,
I didn't use any of their work from the links you posted, or even know someone had already posted it. I just figured it out from the nookcolor post.
Works on Vegan tab 5.1 with a busybox upgrade to latest, and worked on vegan gingerbeard just fine. I only needed my bootubuntu file with the loops changed.
I attached it below.

murkurie said:
I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=899037,
I didn't use any of their work from the links you posted, or even know someone had already posted it. I just figured it out from the nookcolor post.
Works on Vegan tab 5.1 with a busybox upgrade to latest, and worked on vegan gingerbeard just fine. I only needed my bootubuntu file with the loops changed.
I attached it below.
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Thanks! Re busybox: how did you do that? E.g. via the "busybox installer" app on the market? Which version of busybox are you using, and how do I figure out which version I'm using on my gtab?
THANKS!

Related

Who wants Netflix? I got it!

I downloaded the netflix.apk that has been floating around, and with a few tweaks to my build.prop, I was able to get it to work on the galaxyXT ROM.
You have two choices, either download the attached build.prop file and stick in into your /system/ directory... or make the modifications yourself. FYI, please make a backup of the original build.prop before you mangle it.
I changed three lines in my build.prop. Just find these lines in your build.prop and change them to this:
ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
ro.build.fingerprint=tmobile/htc_vision/vision/vision:2.2.1/FRF91/277427:user/release-keys
Reboot, and that worked for me! If you have different experiences, please be sure to post them here.
FYI, If you make the changes yourself, make sure they are exact, case and everything. Use Notepad++.
Enjoy!
how/where do you access the /system/ directory? I looked on my SD card but cannot find.
thx
c_urbanek said:
how/where do you access the /system/ directory? I looked on my SD card but cannot find.
thx
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Not on your sd card.
It is in the /system/ Use Root Explorer or something like it.
It's in the phones internal memory, not on your sdcard. You would either need a file explorer with root access (e.g. Root Explorer) or you need to push it with adb.
tried using root explorer & it says the system files are read only...
Nevermind, clicked the R/W button & it allowed...
I'll try Netflix now after a reboot.
At the top of window while in root explorer you'll see a MOUNT R/W button, you need to toggle on read / write access.
Wow! Works Beautifully!
Wow! Works Beautifully! Thank YOU!
Work on Dexter's 1.3 too!
Sorry for the ignorance but what is it?
Streaming movie/TV service. Not everybody has it, but its a big deal for Android phones to FINALLY get it since iphone and Windows 7 phones have had it for a while.
I'm not sure, but there are several apk XDA of netflix, and other folders, I can not understand yet. Apk is installed, replace the buildprop and that would be enough? You may be able to give us the link to the apk please because in my market does not appear.
For the payment of subscription must be from the website or can be within the application?
The truth was unaware of this application, it looks very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
can someone share here the apk..tq
This is where I downloaded it from
3rdstring said:
This is where I downloaded it from
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Thanks for posting that. I couldn't remember where in the forums I had found it.
Hey I'm running stock 2.1 rooted on the xt720. I swapped out the build.prop you supplied in the .zip and installed numerous versions of the netflix clients to see if any would work. The apps installed fine but when I tried to open them (every single one) just opened to a black screen, then it force closed with a bunch of Japanese lettering. Any suggestions? Thanks.
donovanx3 said:
Hey I'm running stock 2.1 rooted on the xt720. I swapped out the build.prop you supplied in the .zip and installed numerous versions of the netflix clients to see if any would work. The apps installed fine but when I tried to open them (every single one) just opened to a black screen, then it force closed with a bunch of Japanese lettering. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Unfortunately
"Latest version: 1.2.0 build 819145-1.2.0-102 (for Android version 2.2 and higher)"
I got Netflix installed and everything seems to work. But when I hit play, it starts to load and says that I don't have a Netflix ready device. I have Dexter Froyo v1.3 on XT720. Anyone have this problem?
see 1st post in this thread....
ErnFuggit said:
I got Netflix installed and everything seems to work. But when I hit play, it starts to load and says that I don't have a Netflix ready device. I have Dexter Froyo v1.3 on XT720. Anyone have this problem?
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once you install the apk, you need to do the hack rev explained in the 1st post.
New APK
Has anyone tried the new "stock" Netflix apk with the XT720?
I running the 1.20 APK, haven't seen an apk for the 1.21 yet, though I haven't gone looking yet either.

[Q] Cisco AnyConnect for Rooted Devices

Has anyone got the Cisco Any Connect for Rooted Devices App to work on the TF??? I keep getting the "This device does not meet minimum requirements to run this software (TunTap driver could not be located)" error. Anyone find a workaround?
I'd root my TF in a sec if it will work. I've been trying to get this to work on my D2G but it also doesn't have a TunTap driver. I found tun.ko in one of the forums but have to had the chance to see how one might install it. I know some custom ROMs have it included.
works fine rooted prime + clemsyn 16
It seems that it is not able to load the tun.ko if it is present as a module. I had to use insmod /system/lib/modules/tun.ko to make it work. I have a stock kernel with just added tun.ko module.
Woah, didn't know this came out...thanks. Will give it a shot.
Edit: Appears to work fine, but I need get get my ASA license.
Awesome! Finally!
The app installs fine but when you try to connect is when you get that error. @ljs_cz, does the stock 3.1 come with the tun.ko module? If not where can I find one? I found a post with a module but its for 3.0.
Totally wasn't aware this existed. Works flawlessly on my TF running prime and clemsyn. This combined with RemoteRDP means I don't need to carry round my laptop when I'm on call!
Thank you OP, life-changer.
For those who are on stock 3.1 root, copy tun.ko to /system/lib/modules and
install it from a terminal, command "insmod tun.ko".
Check with command lsmod, you should see tun.ko loaded.
Install cisco anyconnect for rooted device and you are set.
Note, you will need to load tun.ko again after a reboot.
tun.ko, http://db.tt/ad4m1qB
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Thanks ill give that a try!!!
Ok its works great but when i restart the device the module isn't installed anymore and i have to insmod again. Any way to keep is installed after device boots???
help
gpmg762 said:
For those who are on stock 3.1 root, copy tun.ko to /system/lib/modules and
install it from a terminal, command "insmod tun.ko".
Check with command lsmod, you should see tun.ko loaded.
Install cisco anyconnect for rooted device and you are set.
Note, you will need to load tun.ko again after a reboot.
tun.ko,
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i tried copying the tun.ko to /system/lib/modules but i got Permission Denied.
Is there another way to make this work?
I am rooted with build model 8.4.4.11
You need to mount the /system as RW before you can copy it. I am not sure of the ADB command, but you can do it through total commander (file manager) which is how I did it.
is it possible that you could give me a step by step guide as to how to accomplish this? i am trying but seem to be failing.
Bump, I could also use some help with ssretz's problem.
hmm..on ICS, tried your solution anyway. copied the file over to the location you specified, but when i run the command in the terminal it says no such file or directory.
Edit...i ran su -c insmod /system/xxx/xxx/tun.ko
i ran su earlier, but not on the same line.
that seems to register it. will test later.
still failing to copy files
Hi,
im running the TF PRIME 2 with ICS 4
im trying all of the suggested aboe and still failing to copy a file to the system/library/modules folder
any help?
i think it's a permission issue, my device IS rooted and i CAN copy files to the other SD folders
zipper9 said:
Hi,
im running the TF PRIME 2 with ICS 4
im trying all of the suggested aboe and still failing to copy a file to the system/library/modules folder
any help?
i think it's a permission issue, my device IS rooted and i CAN copy files to the other SD folders
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I've done it via command line (you must mount the system directory in RW mode) using multiple iteration of the proper switches until it finally worked, but if you're struggling, just spend a couple bucks to buy Root Explorer. The aggravation you'll save will be well worth it.
Root Explorer has a button that will eliminate the command line instructions necessary to mount the system directory in RW mode and return it to R only, along with allowing you a simple copy/paste interface to move the files.
connects but does not route over tunnel with CM9/Megatron 1.0.1
Current system with issue: Megatron 1.0.1 with stock kernel.
Details:
I am able to connect using Rooted anyconnect, and I see my route table getting updated but when I try to access a resource on the vpn network it can not reach. I am not able to ping, ssh, rdc to any resource thru the tunnel. Local lan resources such as my own computer work fine or internet resources
I see the following interfaces get created after I connect:
-csctun0
-droptun0
My route table displays updated routes after vpn connects showing to use the iface of the cscotun0 for the resources that need to be routed thru. (192.*, 10.*, etc)
Funny thing is that I am able to use the stock 4.0 ICS and/or older honeycomb releases and it works fine. It's just with Megatron 1.0.1 or any CM9 rom. I tried using update-cm-9-20120329-NIGHTLY-tf101-signed.zip, still a nogo. Leads me to believe could be related to the CM9 trunk.
The logs between stock and CM9 flavored roms look the same on anyconnect. Nothing glaring.
lsmod doesn't show the tun module in as I believe now tun is compiled directly in the kernel (can someone confirm this?) (Running lsmod with stock doesn't show tun, nor in CM9/Megatron).
I love me some cyanogen and really like ricardopvz work especially the quick apps, but I need my vpn working for production support as its nice to work off the tablet when I am not near a computer.
Any help or direction will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Confirmed that my problem only exists with CM9/Megatron roms
AOKP and stock based roms work fine. Any one else have this issue?
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[ROOT] TF101 ICS from OTA

Hello,
This is a new root method.
This is a linux / OSX version only for now.
When you untar the file. Please make sure to edit the runme.sh it has a path for adb that you need to fix. Other then that it will work.
You just chmod 755 runme.sh and run it
[COLOR="Red"]Mod Edit: removed link[/COLOR]
EDIT: This has been confirmed working on the TF201 and TF101 so its a Universal root for all transformers
EDIT: Adding a step by step guide here.
A) Install an app from market any app. (I choose rootchecker)
B) Open the app-draw and select the asus backup utility and backup rootchecker
C) follow the scripts instructions
D) When it asks you to do another backup. Go into the backup utility from the TF101/TF201 (from the app-draw) go to back and RE-BACKUP the SAME app (Rootchecker in my case)
E) The system will reboot and you will have root. Do this all while the script is running. It will pause and ask you do the above items.
Thanks!
Reserved for later
well adapted it to windows in case anyone needs it
Just extract the zip file, execute the run.bat and follow the onscreen instructions.
chan32167 said:
well adapted it to windows in case anyone needs it
Just extract the zip file, execute the run.bat and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Both you and the OP are legends. worked like a charm.
THANK YOU
bungknees said:
Both you and the OP are legends. worked like a charm.
THANK YOU
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Thanks............
I'm already rooted, but I like the technique- it's quite clever and a wonderful hack.
I don't recall there ever being so many root exploits for a single device. It's like a tablet with a free puzzle that keeps giving. People are going to start buying the TF just to root it.
I tried another way to root but when i rebooted i have cwm 3101 and su which updated but not the binaries. When i try anything its telling me i don't have root access.
Now when i try to rerun it or this it hangs right at waiting for device in the beginning. Any thoughts?
Windows 7 x64 machine
B50
frankwhite8536 said:
I tried another way to root but when i rebooted i have cwm 3101 and su which updated but not the binaries. When i try anything its telling me i don't have root access.
Now when i try to rerun it or this it hangs right at waiting for device in the beginning. Any thoughts?
Windows 7 x64 machine
B50
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Dont know much about windows sorry. I used my method here to root on ICS. Started from stock -> Ota X 3 or 4 then root.
so this will root the official update? if so, i may be interested, but i need to know what kernel version is included in the official FOTA package. if it's still 2.6, i won't bother
sarreq said:
so this will root the official update? if so, i may be interested, but i need to know what kernel version is included in the official FOTA package. if it's still 2.6, i won't bother
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Yes, This roots the current OTA as stated in the OP / Thread Topic
but what kernel version is in the FOTA?
sarreq said:
but what kernel version is in the FOTA?
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2.6.39.4-00002
Neptune #1
sarreq said:
but what kernel version is in the FOTA?
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Kernel is 2.6.39
rhcp0112345 said:
Dont know much about windows sorry. I used my method here to root on ICS. Started from stock -> Ota X 3 or 4 then root.
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Thanks. I was able to flash this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334673
And I'm working as god intended.
frankwhite8536 said:
Thanks. I was able to flash this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334673
And I'm working as god intended.
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Nice, Good
frankwhite8536 said:
2.6.39.4-00002
Neptune #1
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Kernel is 2.6.39
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thank you both.
you'd think they would've updated that, since ICS proper is supposed to run on a 3.x kernel.
so, will a honeycomb CIFS.KO work with the FOTA? or is there an ICS specific CIFS module somewhere out there? / nevermind, found it here nope, wrong again, that's for the tfprime, and causes a bootloop when it loads. i guess we have to wait for one to be ported, then?
update: resolved. Didn't know about the App Backup Utility
Worked as promised. Remember you must run the Asus Backup Utility twice!
rhcp0112345 said:
This is a linux / OSX version only for now.
When you untar the file. Please make sure to edit the runme.sh it has a path for adb that you need to fix. Other then that it will work.
You just chmod 755 runme.sh and run it
http://www.mrcellphoneunlocker.com/V2/tf101_ics_root.tar.gz
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Great job! thanks
tomdot said:
update: resolved. Didn't know about the App Backup Utility
Worked as promised. Remember you must run the Asus Backup Utility twice!
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what's this utility? never seen it before
WOrks!
Working Perfectly.

Modified latest Flash for Hulu 11.1.115.7

I modified the libflashplayer.so file so that we can play Hulu videos on the Transformer.
Just copy this file to
/data/data/com.adobe.flashplayer/lib using any root explorer
Change permission to
rwx r-x r-x
User/Group/Other - Read
User - Write
User/Group/Other - Execute
I tested on ICS Browser + and it works.
Update -- Change User Agent to Desktop
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17478879/libflashplayer.so
Sweet I was waiting for someone to do this!
Edit: can confirm it works but still seems buggy, flash object interface is quirky, full screen mode is laggy.. looks like it needs a bit more work to be useable.. sadly
I watched a full episode of Family guy just now and the video itself was not laggy but Hulu interface/UI is. But atleast it works
I can't seem to get this to work. I did exactly as you instructed. Any tips?
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Make sure you set browser to request desktop site?
Can I have your babies? It worked!
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skittles said:
Can I have your babies? It worked!
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Mine or his ?
Yeah don't forget to thank metaldood too lol
Both?
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Hey all
Just a heads up of sorts.
I have just made a script that will enable you to edit the libflashplayer.so automatically right on your Android device. That way when Adobe releases an Update you don't have to wait for a file, or copy to PC and edit etc.
The script can be run on bootup via Script Manager even and will auto update the edited libflashplayer.so file as it detects an update or downgrade for that matter.
I have tested it on Acer Iconia A100 with various versions of Adobe Flash all the way up to 11.1.115.7(ICS) and 11.1.111.8(HC) I have also been informed it worked well on a Galaxy S 4G running a modified Android 2.2. It should work on your devices and any other that can handle the video content in Adobe Flash.
You can check it out here
If you run into any issues just post in my support/comments thread and I will make it works for your devices.
I can confirm it works too. Using ICS Browser+ from the Market. Unfortunately it does not survive a reboot and the hacked file has to be re pasted with rot explorer. But that is a small price to pay for Hulu.
Edit: I just made a folder in the lib folder for easy pasting.
denhib said:
I can confirm it works too. Using ICS Browser+ from the Market. Unfortunately it does not survive a reboot and the hacked file has to be re pasted with rot explorer. But that is a small price to pay for Hulu.
Edit: I just made a folder in the lib folder for easy pasting.
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Actually.. The script will copy the file over automaticly each boot if you configure it to run at boot via an app like Script Manager
You can optionally use Script manager to make a widget/icon on the Your Home Screen to run the script like a normal app to enable the hulu mod on demand with a click.
The script will look at the version of the installed adobe flash each time it is run. If the version number is the same, it makes a hex edited copy and stores it,then copy the edited copy over UNLESS it detects an upgrade or downgrade to the stock Adobe Flash. If it detects a change in version it will make an updated hex edited copy of the new version automaticly and copy it to adobe flash. It also makes a backup of the unmodified original each time. If it detects they are the same version number it uses the exsisting hex edited copy.
In other words it's a full blown Adobe Flash for hulu modding app in the form of a shell script. Enjoy!
Again the link to the page about my new script is found here
I have latest jrummy busybox on ics but i get error
exec sh '/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh'
[email protected]:/ # exec sh '/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh'
======================================================================
Found busybox, grep and sed in /system/xbin
Confirmed execute permission for /system/xbin/busybox
/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh[478]: [: v1.19.4-cm9: unexpected operator/operand
/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh couldn't tell what version of Busybox you are running, and was unable to use it
looked in /system/xbin and found a busybox BUT was unable to use it
Chances are you need to Update or Reinstall Busybox
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metaldood said:
I have latest jrummy busybox on ics but i get error
exec sh '/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh'
[email protected]:/ # exec sh '/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh'
======================================================================
Found busybox, grep and sed in /system/xbin
Confirmed execute permission for /system/xbin/busybox
/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh[478]: [: v1.19.4-cm9: unexpected operator/operand
/mnt/sdcard/Flashex2/flashex203.sh couldn't tell what version of Busybox you are running, and was unable to use it
looked in /system/xbin and found a busybox BUT was unable to use it
Chances are you need to Update or Reinstall Busybox
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Hmm interesting... It looks like is from the line that tries to parse the line from Busybox about the version. I belive the issue is the "-cm9" line you have appended to the Busybox version number.
Version 2.02 will work on your device right now, and I will edit you a new copy to parse your Custom Copy of BusyBox From ClockWork Mod9
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Hmm interesting... It looks like is from the line that tries to parse the line from Busybox about the version. I belive the issue is the "-cm9" line you have appended to the Busybox version number.
Version 2.02 will work on your device right now, and I will edit you a new copy to parse your Custom Copy of BusyBox From ClockWork Mod9
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Hi
I did not install any custom busybox. I just installed busybox from play store.
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metaldood said:
Hi
I did not install any custom busybox. I just installed busybox from play store.
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Sorry M8 but it looks to me like you have a Custom Busybox installed. Try running "busybox" as a command in the terminal and look at the first line. It will tell you the version. Yours appears to have a version string that starts with "BusyBox v1.19.4-cm9" this isn't standard. I'm guessing CM9 means you have ClockWorkMod9 installed on your tablet.
Anyway I made a new version of my script already that should parse your version of Busybox. The script is compatible it's just designed not to run if it isn't sure what busybox you have.
Version 2.04 will not mind if you have the "-cm9" on the end and should be able to read the version number and parse it into a pure integer for the comparison. Alternatively you can run version 2.2 which will not look at the busybox version number so would work fine either way.
Anyway Both versions are available here
CM9 is not clockworkmod9 but it's CynogenMod 9
I installed 2.02 and it works fine.
On terminal it says v1.19-cm9 bionic (2012-02-05 ... etc etc)
Ahh that makes sense hehe. Im a total Android Noob. Been around Linux a long time though.
I'm glad it's working for ya. The new version 2.04 should work for you also I just modified the way it parses out the numbers from that version string a little so it should be compatible with that busybox, or any other special version number appendage I hope). They are almost identical other then some verification and maybe a few typos in the messages anyway.
NoSudo said:
Ahh that makes sense hehe. Im a total Android Noob. Been around Linux a long time though.
I'm glad it's working for ya. The new version 2.04 should work for you also I just modified the way it parses out the numbers from that version string a little so it should be compatible with that busybox, or any other special version number appendage I hope). They are almost identical other then some verification and maybe a few typos in the messages anyway.
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The official market version finally supports transformer now
maxvsmith said:
The official market version finally supports transformer now
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So the market version of flash + the market version of the Hulu player = working Hulu of the Transformer?
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[Q] How to connect Galaxy Tab 7.7 to ad-hoc wireless AP?

I know that Android cannot connect to ad-hoc wireless AP and there are hacks that replace wpa_supplicant module with a modified one after root. However I am new to Android and also my P6800 (Galaxy tab 7.7) is also relatively new, I don't know which wpa_supplicant version it uses and where the modified version is? Is there anyone who modified P6800 successfully and can connect to adhoc AP?
I also appriciate a detailed instruction from how to root till replacing this module as I am not familiar with these operations.
By the way after root can I upgrade firmware when it is released?
Thank you all for the help!
Push up for more attention
push push!
this forum is so quiet?
push....
olivex said:
push....
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Well idk, just wanted to help you push! Push! LMAO.
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Shimizux said:
Well idk, just wanted to help you push! Push! LMAO.
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Yeah, push! push! PYAU.
pump!!
Bump bump bump
Nobody has answer?
Galaxy Tab 7.7 Ad-Hoc enablement in progress
I've rooted my 7.7 tab using the instructions from Pocketnow (very easy and quick). They are specific to the 7.7 tab. I would post the link but I'm not allowed as a new poster!
I'm about to manually copy a new wpa_supplicant file using Root Browser (free from Google Play).
I'll let you know what happens!
Edit:
Managed to copy over the original file but the one I used is obviously not compatible as I couldn't enable WiFi afterwards. It's probably to do with the versions. I'll have to do some more research!
jonnynorris said:
I've rooted my 7.7 tab using the instructions from Pocketnow (very easy and quick). They are specific to the 7.7 tab. I would post the link but I'm not allowed as a new poster!
I'm about to manually copy a new wpa_supplicant file using Root Browser (free from Google Play).
I'll let you know what happens!
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That's great! I will be right here waiting!
jonnynorris said:
Managed to copy over the original file but the one I used is obviously not compatible as I couldn't enable WiFi afterwards. It's probably to do with the versions. I'll have to do some more research!
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OK, thanks, this is what I worried, I don't know which one is the good version for 7.7. But have you backed up the original one and restored it?
I also want to know which root you used, if you cannot post link can you remove 'http://www' so it will not be regarded as a link (like I do below)?
There is one worry about root, some people said after root, if you uninstall busybox, wifi will not work:
thegalaxytabforum.com/index.php?/topic/9039-galaxy-tab-gt-p6800/
This is the root I used:
pocketnow.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-77-without-kies-or-odin
I installed superuser as suggested and WiFi still worked ok (not ad-hoc yet though, obviously!).
It didn't take long at all for the root to be applied.
I'm just attepting a wpa_supplicant that is confirmed working on the 10.1 tab so will let you know...
Edit:
Just tried this:
androidtablethacks.com/android-tablet-hacks/how-to-enable-adhoc-wifi-on-android-tablets/
but no joy for the 7.7.
I now have two alternative versions of the wpa_supplicant file and neither allows Wifi to re-enable after reboot. Restoring to the original file has worked no problem so I haven't needed to re-flash my tab.
I will try to get hold of a 7.7 specific version.
I'm thinking that the only solution may be to get a MiFi unit that will run an infrastructure network that can be detected by the SGT7.7.
I will keep investigating a wpa_supplicant solution.
jonnynorris said:
This is the root I used:
pocketnow.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-77-without-kies-or-odin
I installed superuser as suggested and WiFi still worked ok (not ad-hoc yet though, obviously!).
It didn't take long at all for the root to be applied.
I'm just attepting a wpa_supplicant that is confirmed working on the 10.1 tab so will let you know...
Edit:
Just tried this:
androidtablethacks.com/android-tablet-hacks/how-to-enable-adhoc-wifi-on-android-tablets/
but no joy for the 7.7.
I now have two alternative versions of the wpa_supplicant file and neither allows Wifi to re-enable after reboot. Restoring to the original file has worked no problem so I haven't needed to re-flash my tab.
I will try to get hold of a 7.7 specific version.
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Thank you. So there is no good version for 7.7 yet?
As for root, superuser is OK, but the problem is on busybox. I also saw some different versions of root packages, some of which claims to not have busybox inside.
olivex said:
Thank you. So there is no good version for 7.7 yet?
As for root, superuser is OK, but the problem is on busybox. I also saw some different versions of root packages, some of which claims to not have busybox inside.
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I have come across multiple versions of the wpa_supplicant file but I have not found one that enables ad-hoc on the 7.7 yet. As someone else posted elsewhere, they are a much smaller file size than the stock one (>500kb).
I have not used busybox at all. Once I rooted my device I installed Superuser from the marketplace. This manages all my root permissions.
I have also installed Root Browser to allow file and permissions manipulation of wpa_supplicant.
jonnynorris said:
I have come across multiple versions of the wpa_supplicant file but I have not found one that enables ad-hoc on the 7.7 yet. As someone else posted elsewhere, they are a much smaller file size than the stock one (>500kb).
I have not used busybox at all. Once I rooted my device I installed Superuser from the marketplace. This manages all my root permissions.
I have also installed Root Browser to allow file and permissions manipulation of wpa_supplicant.
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When I used ipad, it was so convenient to connect to the ad-hoc wifi spot that my Nokia E72 shared. Now with 7.7 I am totally blocked on the way. I can put my IM card into 7.7 to get Internet, but 7.7 is not a convenient phone...
Maybe we have to wait...
Edit: It seems your root.zip (614kb) already includes superuser and busybox.

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