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FIXED: Tethering in Stock ROM w/ Root

Hello,
This is a dead easy fix to get tethering working completely with android-wifi-tether (http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/):
UPDATE
New development version has support for this rolled in, instructions are no longer necessary:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...name=wireless_tether_2_0_2-pre14.apk&can=2&q=
Steps:
1. Open adb shell (start cmd.exe, run "adb shell")
2. Issue the following commands:
- "mkdir /sdcard/android.tether"
- "cat /etc/firmware/fw_bcm4329_ap.bin > /sdcard/android.tether/fw_bcm4329.bin"
3. Download and install the android-wifi-tether application, start tethering.
Your log from android-wifi-tether should look like the attached image.
Happy configuration free tethering!
NOTE: This works because of the two separate firmwares that HTC has included in /etc/firmware. One is specific for AP-mode and must be more open to this kind of stuff. The original bug stemmed from the usual firmware dropping ARP requests pretty consistently, possibly as a powersaving measure.
The second firmware is loaded using the firmware_path option when loading the bcm4329.ko kernel module.

anyone else confirm this working please.

I confirm this working...

You will need to have root to run the app of course but 2 or 3 people have confirmed it on bug 362 already on the google project.

Not working for me

AWESOME!!!
actually i ever use wifi tether but this is pretty cool because it actually worked. i know on the heroC we had issues with wifi tether all of a sudden not wrking after 2.1. nice to see that its been fixed. good work spreading the word

ya. it will get SU permissions,
i can find the connection.
i connect to it. but no data transmitting.

would be cool if someone can confirm 4g is able to be tethered.

fdot said:
ya. it will get SU permissions,
i can find the connection.
i connect to it. but no data transmitting.
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same here. any ideas?

toastcfh said:
would be cool if someone can confirm 4g is able to be tethered.
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Not confirming but based on what I read harry_m stated the wifi tether app uses the current connection, so in theory if you switch between 3g and 4g the app will switch accordingly.

i can confirm
I originally flashed with toast's rom. Used the recovery .bat to install Flipz's stock root rom.
I then flashed toast's radio rom.
wifi tether did NOT work.
I then performed the above instructions, and viola, it works fine. (i am posting via wifi tether)
I want to thank everyone who is hard at work on these projects, you guys are awesome.

fdot said:
ya. it will get SU permissions,
i can find the connection.
i connect to it. but no data transmitting.
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Check that the log screen looks exactly like mine does. Did you get any errors when you issued the adb commands?
Look on your sdcard for the android.tether folder and see if fw_bcm4329.bin file exists there.

toastcfh said:
would be cool if someone can confirm 4g is able to be tethered.
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dcmtnbkr said:
same here. any ideas?
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It should work according to one of the comments given about the issue. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=362#c36
Because I am weary of rooting my phone not being able to return it to stock, I am gonna try it with the unrevoked root first.

goodfellaslxa said:
I originally flashed with toast's rom. Used the recovery .bat to install Flipz's stock root rom.
I then flashed toast's radio rom.
wifi tether did NOT work.
I then performed the above instructions, and viola, it works fine. (i am posting via wifi tether)
I want to thank everyone who is hard at work on these projects, you guys are awesome.
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i followed this same exactly.
andrew500 said:
Check that the log screen looks exactly like mine does. Did you get any errors when you issued the adb commands?
Look on your sdcard for the android.tether folder and see if fw_bcm4329.bin file exists there.
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no errors in adb.
and the .bin file is sitting in the directory.
and the log looks like yours.

running toasts ROM
can't get this to work
followed instructions, and when i click on the tether button it instantly says: unable to start tethering, please try again!
log screen is completely blank
any ideas?

fdot said:
i followed this same exactly.
no errors in adb.
and the .bin file is sitting in the directory.
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I meant the screen in android-wifi-tether, does it look like the screen cap I included? It should have a debug line about the loaded firmware on the first item.
- Didn't see the edit you made with that screen:
Have you done the OTA update? Could be the SD card bug possibly. The log screen shows it didn't load the external firmware.

"Unable to start teterhing try again"
I skimmed this thread, I am using toast's rom.

I have just applied the Unrevoked root. I cannot access the sdcard via adb shell. Any ideas?

When i send command
"cat /etc/firmware/fw_bcm4329_ap.bin > /sdcard/android.tether/fw_bcm4329.bin"
it gives me error msg
"cannot creat /sdcard/android.tether/fw_bcm4329.bin: directory nonexistent"

i followed this same exactly.
no errors in adb.
and the .bin file is sitting in the directory.
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I meant the screen in android-wifi-tether, does it look like the screen cap I included? It should have a debug line about the loaded firmware on the first item.
- Didn't see the edit you made with that screen:
Have you done the OTA update? Could be the SD card bug possibly. The log screen shows it didn't load the external firmware.
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I have not done the ota.
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Rogers Captivate-2.2 updated and found an interesting apk

I was just going through the /system/app directory and found this rather interesting .apk in there, "TetheringManagerRogers1126.apk". Anyone have any idea what Rogers is doing with this? Do you think this is what is causing people with non-tethering enabled accounts (under 1 gig of data) to not be able to use the Mobile AP feature? Would removing it bypass the restriction? Hoping someone with more Android knowledge can shed some light on it.

tbrummell said:
I was just going through the /system/app directory and found this rather interesting .apk in there, "TetheringManagerRogers1126.apk". Anyone have any idea what Rogers is doing with this? Do you think this is what is causing people with non-tethering enabled accounts (under 1 gig of data) to not be able to use the Mobile AP feature? Would removing it bypass the restriction? Hoping someone with more Android knowledge can shed some light on it.
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Does rooting not allow tethering in the Rogers 2.2?

Regarding your first reply, that has now disappeared:
"Root and tether to your hearts content."
I am rooted, how do you think I was looking through the /system/app directory structure.
Regarding your edited reply, rooting does not disable your ability to tether.
The point of my post was more towards the people that now cannot tether after upgrading to 2.2, there are numerous complaints about it. Mostly from Fido users by the looks of it. The option is disabled for them, if they try to enable Mobile AP it says something about contacting Rogers. I was thinking that possibly this file is the reason, and if they were to remove it, maybe they could enable Mobile AP again.

Tethering does not work for me, when it used on iOS. I never tried on Android 2.1, as I used mobile AP a few times instead. Maybe I just need to set it up again with Rogers since I just renewed my contact...
Mobile AP still works, but just one device at a time it seems? Not sure if thats a limitation or a problem. Now to get VPN to work...

tbrummell said:
Regarding your first reply, that has now disappeared:
"Root and tether to your hearts content."
I am rooted, how do you think I was looking through the /system/app directory structure.
Regarding your edited reply, rooting does not disable your ability to tether.
The point of my post was more towards the people that now cannot tether after upgrading to 2.2, there are numerous complaints about it. Mostly from Fido users by the looks of it. The option is disabled for them, if they try to enable Mobile AP it says something about contacting Rogers. I was thinking that possibly this file is the reason, and if they were to remove it, maybe they could enable Mobile AP again.
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im on Fido using a Rogers captivate recently updated to froyo 2.2 and mobileAP does not work for me...did you find out of that apk is responsible?
edit: you are a genius tbrummell, that apk was stopping mobileAP from working. i just deleted it and now i can wireless tether. i was almost ready to flash a different rom to get mobileAP up and running...stupid rogers i win haha thanks tbrummell

neotekz said:
im on Fido using a Rogers captivate recently updated to froyo 2.2 and mobileAP does not work for me...did you find out of that apk is responsible?
edit: you are a genius tbrummell, that apk was stopping mobileAP from working. i just deleted it and now i can wireless tether. i was almost ready to flash a different rom to get mobileAP up and running...stupid rogers i win haha thanks tbrummell
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Good to hear!

How do I delete the file??
I tried Astro Browser and I also tried FTP server, but it would let me delete it.
Thanks!
TOM...

MrLemon said:
How do I delete the file??
I tried Astro Browser and I also tried FTP server, but it would let me delete it.
Thanks!
TOM...
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Are you rooted?

Yes I am rooted. Used SuperOneClick and I know it worked because Titanium Backup works fine.
TOM...
kegobeer said:
Are you rooted?
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Ok I got it deleted. Used Terminal Emulator and followed the 'basic' app delete tutorial at this link...
jaxov.com/2010/09/how-to-remove-stock-default-android-apps-easily/
Now it works! Thanks!'
TOM...

Awsome find tbrummell and neotekz. Rogers Fail!

tbrummell said:
I was just going through the /system/app directory and found this rather interesting .apk in there, "TetheringManagerRogers1126.apk". Anyone have any idea what Rogers is doing with this? Do you think this is what is causing people with non-tethering enabled accounts (under 1 gig of data) to not be able to use the Mobile AP feature? Would removing it bypass the restriction? Hoping someone with more Android knowledge can shed some light on it.
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Its a lame attempt at controlling tethering... just remove it and everything will work as usual.
att does the same thing.

thanks a lot for the trick. I was thinking of roll back to 2.1 to this back. you save me hours of time. great post~

nice find. you guys all use SuperOneClick 1.5.5 to root your phones?
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weaktight said:
nice find. you guys all use SuperOneClick 1.5.5 to root your phones?
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Yes.
The message you have entered is too short.

I just found this thread while trying to fix a problem of Mobile AP/USB tethering disconnecting me after about 5 minutes of use. The reason I mention this is that my account should have not have had any tethering restrictions as I'm on the 6gb data plan. Mobile AP worked fine under 2.1, but as mentioned, after about 5 minutes of use on 2.2, both Mobile AP, and tethering would just shut off. I was able to tether fine using Kies though. Removed this file, and now have been connected for over an hour on Mobile AP Thanks!

MrLemon said:
Yes I am rooted. Used SuperOneClick and I know it worked because Titanium Backup works fine.
TOM...
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Lol just use TiBu to get rid of "Tethering Manager"in the apps list.
@OP: yes, it does what you thought. But you already found that out.

Alternatively,
1. Root your phone
2. Download "Root Explorer"
3. Rename or Delete the file
4. Reset your phone

Ymodem-G
Your alternate solution rocks

[SOLVED] AdHoc Wifi on LG Optimus One P500

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170232
Someone needs to port this for our LG Optimus One P500.
We all know that Adhoc doesn't work on Android. I've also seen a few thread recommending the use of alternative software on the PC. But one must understand that these software do not support all WiFi adapters and/or need specific OS in order to operate.
If one of our dev can port or make a fresh one, we could vote to make it a "Sticky".
I request you comment your opinion about this.
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Download the "wpa_supplicant" from the link below and replace it with the one in your rom. It should work.
www.mediafire.com/?939dy6dzmmc2vkp
[Thanks to seriousia for the link]
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Please click "Thanks" if it works for you.

Use connectify, i am using it
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DJoptimus-One said:
Use connectify, i am using it
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Connectify requires Win7, I'm running WinXP. Also, connectify does not support all adapters.
You can checkout the list of adapters which supports connectify:
http://support.connectify.me/home?page=2
Also, was referring to Ad-Hoc, not "Access Point".

Maybe this can help you as it is xp compatible.
http://www.virtual-ap.com/

ashishv said:
Maybe this can help you as it is xp compatible.
http://www.virtual-ap.com/
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Will definitely give it a try . Anyway, about the "G3 AdHoc Wifi Thread" by "jinxskore", it supports even old onboard laptop adapters which is why we definitely need this. You don't need to download any additional application/software....it will detect the AdHoc like an access point which is absolutely cool. Google could have added that with their updates but God knows why not.
I still think one of our dev should make one. I would if I could but I just started using android a month back and rooted yesterday.

Ad-hoc support for Android
Flash this
www.mediafire.com/?939dy6dzmmc2vkp
M using it
N It works perfectly
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What is adhoc?
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seriousia said:
Ad-hoc support for Android
Flash this
www.mediafire.com/?939dy6dzmmc2vkp
M using it
N It works perfectly
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Thanks a ton. Before I proceed, is it possible to just copy it through "Root Explorer" instead of flashing it? This is because I'm on stock 2.2.2 rooted and planning to stick with it for a while.
Also, is there a post dedicated to this particular "supplicant"? Would be really handy if there is one. If not, you could make a sticky
Okay, replaced the wpa_supplicant using "Root Explorer" and YES I can confirm it is working. Thanks a ton.

virusshah1997 said:
What is adhoc?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_ad_hoc_network
Here, I was referring to "PC-to-Phone" wireless connection which allows internet sharing from the PC to the Phone (not Phone-to-PC) without using any particular OS (eg. Win7) or PC Software (eg. Connectify).
Take a look at the link in the original thread and you'll get the idea of what the post is all about.

novas242001 said:
Thanks a ton. Before I proceed, is it possible to just copy it through "Root Explorer" instead of flashing it? This is because I'm on stock 2.2.2 rooted and planning to stick with it for a while.
Also, is there a post dedicated to this particular "supplicant"? Would be really handy if there is one. If not, you could make a sticky
Okay, replaced the wpa_supplicant using "Root Explorer" and YES I can confirm it is working. Thanks a ton.
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Wlcm bro
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Sonygenmod 1.2 Final

problem
so i am able to see the adhoc network i have at home, but now my issue is i am apparently unable to connect to said network. i click connect and it just dismisses the prompt, but with no change to my connection state. ive rebooted the phone many times, disabled data to ensure nothing is coming from 3g, and tried multiple times, so now im at a loss. im also unaware if this has affected my ability to connect to regular networks as i have none available to test right now. any help would be great tho, im still learning my way around adb but these are the commands i used.
adb remount
adb push system/bin/wpa_supplicant /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
and i was instructed to use this as well but it came with an error
adb shell chown system.wifi /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
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so i tried again with that chown command after a restart and it went through, and now it still sees the adhoc network, but once i try to connect it just adds it to the bottom of the list saying out of range, and i try again with no results..
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maybe someone could provide me with this as an edify ready zip? i couldnt use the other because my recovery doesnt support amend anymore. that would be awesome

Where I can download connectify ....
Mahesh....Android Freek...

mvgadagi said:
Where I can download connectify ....
Mahesh....Android Freek...
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Google it my friend.

I have a Vista machine.
1) First of all I enabled sharing of LAN card
2) Wifi & LAN were not getting enabled at same time (LAN was given auto precedence), issue was resolved by disabling switching of LAN/WLAN in BIOS
3) Installed Connectify
4) configured it to share my LAN connection over WIFI
Simple!
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For setting up proxy in my optimus, I used ProxyDroid.

[/COLOR]maybe someone could provide me with this as an edify ready zip? i couldnt use the other because my recovery doesnt support amend anymore. that would be awesome
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i have attached the edify ready zip of wpa adhoc
and if u need to convert amend script to edify use the other attachment found via googling
i have flashed this but unfortunately i could connect to ad hoc(of my laptop) only once and that too couldnt access the internet.
Now whenever i make ad hoc from my lappy the option of 'share your internet connection' is not present at all!

My phone is a LG p500 rooted, android 2.3.3 original LG ROM, and my sdcard is partioned, I've not updated the kernel yet... I have used ES File Explorer since Root Explorer is now paid and I have no credit card.
I've tried a wpa_supplicant from another forum and now my android just keeps rebooting.
I set the airplane mode and could use ES File Explorer again to restore original file, but, anyway, my phone just works in 3G networks... whenever I turn on the wifi, the phone reboots....
What exactly is this wpa_supplicant, what it does? in linux terms?
Anyway, I'm gonna give a try in this one in this thread...
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Update:
Meanwhile, i found out why my original wpa_supplicant was not working... it seems it is not a file, as i was wondering, it is a program... and when i gave it permissions to override, i set wr-wr-wr... but as a program, it must have the EXECUTION permission: wrx-wrx-wrx ... now my wi-fi is working again... but, still, not detecting ad-hoc ...
anyway, i can try again with differente version i backed up my original, and now i know how to fix it...
in case of success, i post here!
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Update:
ad-hoc now working! \o/
there are many threads about this subject, so, to help others noobs like me, some notes:
1) root your phone
2) download ES File Explorer on market. it's a free (and very good) alternative to Root Explorer
3) its a good idea to turn off wifi now. better, set airplane mode.
4) in the configs of ES File Explorer, if your phone is rooted, there is an option to mount the /system directory with permissions to write/read and another option to see hidden files. check them on.
5) now, you should navigate to /system/bin/wpa_supplicant and save a copy of this file in a secure location.
6) back to system/bin/wpa_supplicant, press long and in its properties, you can change the permissions of the file to rwx-rwx-rwx
7) now you can copy the wpa_supplicant you found in this forum, to that location, and override the original (dont worry, if you have a backup, its reversible)
8) again, check the permissions of the new wpa_supplicant. it must be rwx-rwx-rwx too. (it's a program, the "x" is needed to execute)
9) that all. it now should work. ad-hoc networks are marked with a (*)... in my case, worked perfectly. My phone is a LG P500 android 2.3.3 original rom.
10) in case of any errors, just try another version of wpa_supplicant, there are some versions here. or, just restore your original wpa_supplicant. remember the permissions.
11) if you have the android sdk in your pc, you can run adb shell wpa_supplicant -v and find out your version... v5 or v6 ... in this forum there are modified wpa_supplicant in versions 5 and 6 ... use the correct according to your rom...

no ta transferring
pfrolim said:
My phone is a LG p500 rooted, android 2.3.3 original LG ROM, and my sdcard is partioned, I've not updated the kernel yet... I have used ES File Explorer since Root Explorer is now paid and I have no credit card.
I've tried a wpa_supplicant from another forum and now my android just keeps rebooting.
I set the airplane mode and could use ES File Explorer again to restore original file, but, anyway, my phone just works in 3G networks... whenever I turn on the wifi, the phone reboots....
What exactly is this wpa_supplicant, what it does? in linux terms?
Anyway, I'm gonna give a try in this one in this thread...
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Update:
Meanwhile, i found out why my original wpa_supplicant was not working... it seems it is not a file, as i was wondering, it is a program... and when i gave it permissions to override, i set wr-wr-wr... but as a program, it must have the EXECUTION permission: wrx-wrx-wrx ... now my wi-fi is working again... but, still, not detecting ad-hoc ...
anyway, i can try again with differente version i backed up my original, and now i know how to fix it...
in case of success, i post here!
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Update:
ad-hoc now working! \o/
there are many threads about this subject, so, to help others noobs like me, some notes:
1) root your phone
2) download ES File Explorer on market. it's a free (and very good) alternative to Root Explorer
3) its a good idea to turn off wifi now. better, set airplane mode.
4) in the configs of ES File Explorer, if your phone is rooted, there is an option to mount the /system directory with permissions to write/read and another option to see hidden files. check them on.
5) now, you should navigate to /system/bin/wpa_supplicant and save a copy of this file in a secure location.
6) back to system/bin/wpa_supplicant, press long and in its properties, you can change the permissions of the file to rwx-rwx-rwx
7) now you can copy the wpa_supplicant you found in this forum, to that location, and override the original (dont worry, if you have a backup, its reversible)
8) again, check the permissions of the new wpa_supplicant. it must be rwx-rwx-rwx too. (it's a program, the "x" is needed to execute)
9) that all. it now should work. ad-hoc networks are marked with a (*)... in my case, worked perfectly. My phone is a LG P500 android 2.3.3 original rom.
10) in case of any errors, just try another version of wpa_supplicant, there are some versions here. or, just restore your original wpa_supplicant. remember the permissions.
11) if you have the android sdk in your pc, you can run adb shell wpa_supplicant -v and find out your version... v5 or v6 ... in this forum there are modified wpa_supplicant in versions 5 and 6 ... use the correct according to your rom...
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only it is connecting but no data transferring i am using connectify 3.3 pro to establish ad hoc connection
and running on gb stock and window xp home edition sp3
what I am missing

Install the wifiadhocenabler app from market, this perfectly works on my O1
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ramblaklash said:
Install the wifiadhocenabler app from market, this perfectly works on my O1
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apk removed from play store. can u upload it ???

You find the answer with google. It works for me

[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!

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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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Well idk, just wanted to help you push! Push! LMAO.
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Yeah, push! push! PYAU.

pump!!

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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.

[Q] [A700] Ad hoc wifi support? (aka IBSS, adhoc)

I have tried a few custom ICS and JB ROMs for the A700. I could not get it to connect to my ad-hoc wifi network.
Q1: Is there a ROM out there that supports ad-hoc wifi, for the A700?
Q2: If not, is anyone working on it, preferably for JB?!
I really need this feature, or I'll have to replace the tablet.. :crying:

Maybe you can try it with this little piece of software, but make a backup before trying, it doesnt work on every device!
I tried it with my SGS+ years ago and had no problems at all, others had...
For example it could happen that the wifi isnt working properly anymore (as the developer wrote on his description only a hard reset will help in this case or a backup).
Make a backup, give it a try and then you can revert everything if it doesnt work out for you
Wifi Ad Hoc enabler
https:// play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.arendmedia.wifiadhocenabler
Unfortunately I can't post links because I am below 10 posts... try to search for it manually.

shawnboy99 said:
I have tried a few custom ICS and JB ROMs for the A700. I could not get it to connect to my ad-hoc wifi network.
Q1: Is there a ROM out there that supports ad-hoc wifi, for the A700?
Q2: If not, is anyone working on it, preferably for JB?!
I really need this feature, or I'll have to replace the tablet.. :crying:
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Probably just need to change wpa.supplicant files for one that enables adhoc. At least on older HC and ICS. JB should probably be the same. Here's a link to a wpa.supplicant file that maybe will work, along with instructions. (always keep a backup of your current supplicant file. You can do all necessary things using ES File Explorer. For this method you need root;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777413
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163363 (this seems to have success on tablets)
For non-rooted, you need an app.
Here's a much simplier app you can use on the non-rooted tablet rather than installing client apps on the PC;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32719405
MD

SnoPoX said:
Maybe you can try it with this little piece of software, but make a backup before trying, it doesnt work on every device!
I tried it with my SGS+ years ago and had no problems at all, others had...
For example it could happen that the wifi isnt working properly anymore (as the developer wrote on his description only a hard reset will help in this case or a backup).
Make a backup, give it a try and then you can revert everything if it doesnt work out for you
Wifi Ad Hoc enabler
https:// play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.arendmedia.wifiadhocenabler
Unfortunately I can't post links because I am below 10 posts... try to search for it manually.
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Thanks for the tip. I found a list of phones/tabs that Wifi Ad Hoc enabler reported working, there was no A500 and A700. There was A100 with ICS that worked, and A200 with JB that did NOT work. I read up on it, and it sounded like it replaces the wpa.supplicant file. I have tried about 4 different wpa.supplicant files that I could find on the web; none of them worked. I have decided to switch to a different tablet. Thanks again for your help!

Moscow Desire said:
Probably just need to change wpa.supplicant files for one that enables adhoc. At least on older HC and ICS. JB should probably be the same. Here's a link to a wpa.supplicant file that maybe will work, along with instructions. (always keep a backup of your current supplicant file. You can do all necessary things using ES File Explorer. For this method you need root;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777413
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163363 (this seems to have success on tablets)
For non-rooted, you need an app.
Here's a much simplier app you can use on the non-rooted tablet rather than installing client apps on the PC;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32719405
MD
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Thanks for the tip on wpa.supplicant. I have tried a bunch of them, about 4 or 5. None of them worked. (See my previous post also.)
Regarding FoxFi app through the link you have mentioned, it's now part of PdaNet. According to their web description, it turns a tablet into a hotspot, not what I was talking about--connecting tablet to an ad-hoc network.

shawnboy99 said:
Thanks for the tip on wpa.supplicant. I have tried a bunch of them, about 4 or 5. None of them worked. (See my previous post also.)
Regarding FoxFi app through the link you have mentioned, it's now part of PdaNet. According to their web description, it turns a tablet into a hotspot, not what I was talking about--connecting tablet to an ad-hoc network.
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Try that second supplicant file. Make sure you set the permissions on it after you copy, then reboot the tab. Wipe cache and dalvik also.
If I get some time, I might check it out. Might be able to merge the changes into our own supplicant file.
MD

Hi, I have the same problem with my a500 cm10 v6supercharge, no way to get enable ad hoc connection?!
Please could some body update the wpa supplicant file?
Thank's
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