Since I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the rather deep 3.1 threads, as far as I can tell the 3.1 leaked firmware has not added ad-hoc networking support. Tested using what I have here, HTC Touch Pro 2 using the built in WiFi router, my NookColor CM7 and the Transformer.
TP2 advertises the network, NookColor sees it just fine but the Transformer's got nothing.
Just thought I'd save you all flipping through hundreds of posts to find out it's not working yet, at least in my configuration.
i noticed that. and replace the wpa_supplicant, managed to make it work again.
vista1984 said:
i noticed that. and replace the wpa_supplicant, managed to make it work again.
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Is rooting necessary to replace the wpa_supplicant?
rrushhour said:
Is rooting necessary to replace the wpa_supplicant?
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absolutely...
rrushhour said:
Is rooting necessary to replace the wpa_supplicant?
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yes, i am afraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093778&highlight=ad+hoc
Wait, what does AD-HOC do? I've tethered my Transformer to my EVO wirelessly, what am I missing?
botzl said:
absolutely...
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yes, i am afraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1093778&highlight=ad+hoc
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ok....thanks
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Wait, what does AD-HOC do? I've tethered my Transformer to my EVO wirelessly, what am I missing?
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Ad-hoc is just a method of sharing an internet connection locally without a traditional infrastructure associated with it. Most phones now a day's don't use it which is why you're EVO can chat it up with your Transformer. Specific network configurations and devices demand it though such as my Windows Mobile 6.5 Touch Pro 2 that only seems to want to advertise the network in Ad-Hoc mode and won't enable bluetooth tethering as far as I can tell.
There was some speculation that it might be added in this release but it seems there was no such luck. I've been trying to hold off on rooting until we had a stable 3.1 build from Asus since it doesn't seem like something I'll want to do over and over.
findmike said:
Ad-hoc is just a method of sharing an internet connection locally without a traditional infrastructure associated with it. Most phones now a day's don't use it which is why you're EVO can chat it up with your Transformer. Specific network configurations and devices demand it though such as my Windows Mobile 6.5 Touch Pro 2 that only seems to want to advertise the network in Ad-Hoc mode and won't enable bluetooth tethering as far as I can tell.
There was some speculation that it might be added in this release but it seems there was no such luck. I've been trying to hold off on rooting until we had a stable 3.1 build from Asus since it doesn't seem like something I'll want to do over and over.
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I haven't had a TP2 in ages. Why is anyone still using those? WM6.5 is stupid slow.
ls3mach said:
I haven't had a TP2 in ages. Why is anyone still using those? WM6.5 is stupid slow.
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Because they work and it's the only option for people with the $30 500min unlimited data plan. Why are you in such a rush anyway??? You need to get to that angry bird 2 seconds faster???
Yup! Go team SERO! Besides, the TP2 really isn't too bad as a phone. It get the internet well enough for me to look stuff up when I'm on the road, GPS works dandy, texting is great with the keyboad built in. I'd rather have android and all the aps that come with it but with the money I save I can buy a new high end tablet every year or two so it's not too painful... until I try and tether the two at least.
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Simple question I just want to make sure I don't get extra charges for teathering to my laptop every once in a while when the laptop would be easier.
not unless you call them and tell them
ukn0wnscaa said:
Simple question I just want to make sure I don't get extra charges for teathering to my laptop every once in a while when the laptop would be easier.
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of course they can. the real question is do they really care?! i remember a thread with one person touting something like 50GB of use in a single month...
so they really wont care if I use my phone as a wireless hot spot for temporary usage for like email or playing online with my PSP or something...awesome. Thanks
Negrito said:
of course they can. the real question is do they really care?! i remember a thread with one person touting something like 50GB of use in a single month...
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They can probably tell when your usage jumps up like that, but thats it.
50gbs? Thats nothing, I average 2~3 sometimes 5 gbs a day, and I try to take it easy when I tether
Vrekk said:
They can probably tell when your usage jumps up like that, but thats it.
50gbs? Thats nothing, I average 2~3 sometimes 5 gbs a day, and I try to take it easy when I tether
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Sometimes I use over 15GB/mo. just on my phone. They probably don't care. I read that with WiMax they're not even going to have a bandwidth limit, so you can download and tether to your heart's content. I'm definitely looking forward to that.
Lol, I'm pretty sure 50GB was the guy who was considered the lightweight. I'm almost positive I read a guy using over 100GB, and Sprint didn't do anything. That kind of stuff just makes me laugh.
Nodata said:
Sometimes I use over 15GB/mo. just on my phone. They probably don't care. I read that with WiMax they're not even going to have a bandwidth limit, so you can download and tether to your heart's content. I'm definitely looking forward to that.
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I cant wait for the SuperSonic! I live in Vegas and already have WiMax through Clear. Can't wait for that shlt on my phone!
I thought sprint had a 5GB limit stated in their terms and conditions.
Negrito said:
I cant wait for the SuperSonic! I live in Vegas and already have WiMax through Clear. Can't wait for that shlt on my phone!
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You're lucky you get WiMax already.... I don't live in a city, so regular 3g for me..... They also can't tell if you tether UNLESS you use built-in MNS.
akijikan said:
I thought sprint had a 5GB limit stated in their terms and conditions.
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Yeah here's an article on the 5gb limit
HeroMeng said:
You're lucky you get WiMax already.... I don't live in a city, so regular 3g for me..... They also can't tell if you tether UNLESS you use built-in MNS.
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MNS?
akijikan said:
I thought sprint had a 5GB limit stated in their terms and conditions.
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Data Cards. Not phones.
Negrito said:
MNS?
Data Cards. Not phones.
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MNS is Mobile Network Sharing. Internet Sharing on fresh 2.0.
They can tell if you tether with that. On wireless tether, it just looks like normal data usage.
HeroMeng said:
MNS is Mobile Network Sharing. Internet Sharing on fresh 2.0.
They can tell if you tether with that. On wireless tether, it just looks like normal data usage.
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How can they tell? Not trying to be a smartass, just curiuos.
HeroMeng said:
MNS is Mobile Network Sharing. Internet Sharing on fresh 2.0.
They can tell if you tether with that. On wireless tether, it just looks like normal data usage.
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Ahhh, i knew that. Im not quite sober though, so i couldnt think of what MNS stood for. lol.
I have used my Hero Tethered to my Laptop *thus giving it internet access.
then through the LAN port on the laptop supply internet access to my 360 which I use to play MW2
I used 15GB in 1 night sprint never said anything.
RPerry435 said:
I have used my Hero Tethered to my Laptop *thus giving it internet access.
then through the LAN port on the laptop supply internet access to my 360 which I use to play MW2
I used 15GB in 1 night sprint never said anything.
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I literally just finished doing this. Some lag, but my I just moved here and my internet hasn't been installed yet.
I need a rollover cable to get my PS3 bridged in.
churraman said:
How can they tell? Not trying to be a smartass, just curiuos.
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I believe it signals your carrier or goes through a different set of ports. Either way, I tried this on a 1.5 rom and my phone wouldn't connect to EVDOs for an hour. Scary.
ldleblanc said:
I literally just finished doing this. Some lag, but my I just moved here and my internet hasn't been installed yet.
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I just did this. No lag on halo for me. NHL had some lag. It is awesome.
Hi, I have a great suggestion for an app.
In Windows 7 you can download connectify and it will turn your computer into a wifi hotspot..an app similar to this for android would be a great idea and find lots of use not to mention tons of $$$!
I do know that there is a such app on the iphone (called Mywi) but it is only avaialble when you "jailbreak" but android market seems much more lenient since there are many tethering apps available like PDAnet but they are restricted on the iphone
uhhhhhh
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
mrono said:
uhhhhhh
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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That is for rooted devices only. I mean for people who would rather not "tamper" with their devices and leave it as stock
well those people can wait to upgrade to android 2.2, since it's part of the stock android rom.
Or they can pay sprint 20.00 per month. But for me I'd rather have full access to my phone.(I'm just saying). If ur concern about violating term of contact I think there is an unrooting thread out there somewhere.
Go ahead give it a shot.....EVO 4G
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darkrebirth said:
well those people can wait to upgrade to android 2.2, since it's part of the stock android rom.
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Actually it isn't.
SigmunDroid said:
Actually it isn't.
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Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
It's likely most carriers will remove this to 'protect' their networks... So rooting is probably your best option for this. The issue is that root is needed from a technical aspect in order to perform the changes needed to the networking stack etc.
So for now it's either froyo with it included (needs your telco to be cool about tethering) or use the wifi tether app and root
I was scared to root my phone due to the fact that I was new at it and could brick my phone and lose my warranty.
But I grew a pair, and I'm rooted and do not regret it....
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Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
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I'm running BB v0.4 FR84B Rom with wireless tether and it works
but is not included with Verizon Wireless (stock).
The USB (wired) tether *is* included but you have to pay for it-not free.
With the way carriers are concerning tethering please let me know
what carriers have this wireless tether feature preinstalled?
HI
hey is there a wifi app that can make your wifi connection go further out in range to pick up a wifi connection do xda have an app like that or the android app market
tbrummell said:
Actually, it is. Wether it makes it to your device or not depends on hardware/carrier and what not. It is removed from CM's Magic ROM, because the Magic does not have the correct chipset to support it.
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Are you telling me that wireless tethering is native to a stock
ROM from all Wireless providers and that they "choose" to leave it in or
omit it?
I'm sure if this is the case...it is a purely on a technicality.
Do you know of ANY stock ROM out there in existence that
leaves this feature there for its users (so that the wireless provider)
loses millions of dollars in revenue?
Well considering that native wifi tethering is new to 2.2, I guess we'll have to wait and see who pulls it and who keeps it.
And how does it lose millions in revenue anyway? I pay for a 6 gig data bucket. If I go over said data bucket, I pay through the nose for it.
SigmunDroid said:
Do you know of ANY stock ROM out there in existence that
leaves this feature there for its users (so that the wireless provider)
loses millions of dollars in revenue?
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My samsung galaxy s comes with a Wireless AP mode, stock. Extremely useful.
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tbrummell said:
Well considering that native wifi tethering is new to 2.2, I guess we'll have to wait and see who pulls it and who keeps it.
And how does it lose millions in revenue anyway? I pay for a 6 gig data bucket. If I go over said data bucket, I pay through the nose for it.
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Simply really.
Count how many smart phone users there are that purchased
a smart phone that may have the capability to (tether) either wireless
or wired, and add $20.00 per head on a plan...
In other words, companies don't want you to use your wireless phone's data
to operate other wireless enabled devices *unless* you pay a premium to do so.
Here in the US we have "unlimited" data plans when using the phone.
Verizon Wireless, and other network providers want that extra coin since you
are operating a device on their network.
All Day On XDA said:
My samsung galaxy s comes with a Wireless AP mode, stock. Extremely useful.
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I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge? What is a wireless AP mode?
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
Or must you take additional steps to enable this feature?
I searched the net and I found a video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jIJRu9gXvU
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
SigmunDroid said:
I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
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Depends on the carrier, i guess.
What is a wireless AP mode?
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AP = Access Point
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
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Yes, u can even set WPA Encryption.
Or must you take additional steps to enable this feature?
I searched the net and I found a video here:
(url)
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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USB Tethering works oob on Ubuntu (just like my Desire).
The i9000 comes with Wifi, Bluetooth & USB Tethering. Dunno about the Vibrant. I'm from Europe.
SigmunDroid said:
I am surprised your phone can be used to connect other devices without
an additional charge? What is a wireless AP mode?
Is it an app you just toggle, and then use?
You also need additional software that did not come preinstalled.
I'd also like to add that outside of Europe this does not work...
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I am in Europe, yes. The wireless access point is simply like connectify on your phone. However, my carrier, O2, some how detected that I was tethering my laptop, and after a couple of days, managed to prevent that working. But my girlfriend's desire continued to connect successfully.
It is a default app that you simply toggle on or off.
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I use anetshare to make my hero a wireless AP. It works great but it will kill your battery. Here's the link to where I got it: http://www.mediafire.com/?w3gtlmmymzz
I have the DX with verizon wireless. It came with wireless hotspot installed but i would have to pay for it in order to utilize it. I rooted and now use Barnacle located on the Market. Have to have root access as well as busybox installed for it to work though. But yes 2.1 and 2.2 come with it stock out of the box. You just have to subscribe for it to work. But I like it free . I have used barnacle for up to 3 Laptops at the same time and it works great for me.
Mods if this thread is more appropriate in the Epic 4G Themes & Apps section, my apologies and please move it.
So, it seems that Android does not natively support connecting to Ad-Hoc wi-fi networks.
Is there any of the developers out there interested in, or that would take the time to put together a patch that would work on the Epic similar to the one listed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
If I knew more (or really anything about Linux/Android) I would attempt it, but I know when I'm out of my element.
Thanks to all the devs for the work you all do to keep us fellow geeks happy!
Guess there isn't much interest in this..
Coucher said:
Guess there isn't much interest in this..
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Possibly because it has already been done: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785719
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
Firon said:
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
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Oh ic, my apologies. I should have read more carefully =P
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Firon said:
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
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Correct.
It's disappointing that this is something Windows Mobile 6.1 supports out of the box as old as it is, yet Android doesn't natively support/allow.
I hope someone can take the time to do it too! It be great to be able to connect to a wii which is one reason we need it cus otherwise it cant be done...
Firon said:
That's not what he's talking about. He's talking about the ability for the phone to connect to ad-hoc wifi networks. Not wifi tethering.
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Isn't that basically the same thing? I mean, the first step of ad-hoc wifi tethering is to connect to an ad-hoc cell. Tethering requires a DHCP server and IP forwarding on top of that.
Long story short: ad-hoc mode is supported if you're rooted and don't mind running iwconfig/wpa_supplicant manually. A GUI wrapper could be made around this if one hasn't already, but I suppose there's little interest in ad-hoc mode in general. For example, if folks actually cared about it then it wouldn't have been broken in the Intel Linux wireless drivers for the past two years.
hi all! I've found a topic where all people was talking about the wifi tethering with ad-hoc connection using Motorola Xoom..with the help of some XDA's guys, they were able to connect a phone to xoom using ad-hoc spot. So this method can be applied also to the Transformer? i think that - if the OS is the same for each android tablet - is possible to mod the same file to the same mode, or not?
this is the topic:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot.../4016-how-enable-ad-hoc-wi-fi-connection.html
devilpera64 said:
hi all! I've found a topic where all people was talking about the wifi tethering with ad-hoc connection using Motorola Xoom..with the help of some XDA's guys, they were able to connect a phone to xoom using ad-hoc spot. So this method can be applied also to the Transformer? i think that - if the OS is the same for each android tablet - is possible to mod the same file to the same mode, or not?
this is the topic:
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/mot.../4016-how-enable-ad-hoc-wi-fi-connection.html
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The same method certainly worked on Acer Iconia A500 tabs. I did it to mine before swapping it out for a Transformer. AFAIK it was the same wpa_supplicant file from the Xoom forums here on XDA that I pushed to my Iconia and it worked well. Might give it a bash in a bit.
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Budadank said:
The same method certainly worked on Acer Iconia A500 tabs. I did it to mine before swapping it out for a Transformer. AFAIK it was the same wpa_supplicant file from the Xoom forums here on XDA that I pushed to my Iconia and it worked well. Might give it a bash in a bit.
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So if this is possibile all ppl that are still using Wm6.5 will be able to tethter them 3G connection without any problems on the TF? do you remember if you encountered some trouble on iconia after this mod? I don't believe that Android doesn't still have the possibility to connect with other devices without the use of infrastucture mode. (big handicap )
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So if this is possibile all ppl that are still using Wm6.5 will be able to tethter them 3G connection without any problems on the TF? do you remember if you encountered some trouble on iconia after this mod? I don't believe that Android doesn't still have the possibility to connect with other devices without the use of infrastucture mode. (big handicap )
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No, it didn't cause any problems. Just make sure you follow the instructions. Set the permissions on wpa_supplicant properly otherwise you will break your wifi. Ofc, you will need to have root. Good luck.
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We did this same trick to allow ad-hoc on the elocity a7... worked like a charm. Not rooted yet to try this though myself.
Well idk if this is helpful, but ive been tethering my Droid X to my TF via bluetooth and works flawlessly, must admit it makes my DX slow and crappy but while im tethering im not really gonna be using my phone. I like to think it saves battery too, correct me if im wrong on the wifi vs bluetooth battery consumption.
Wifi tether 3.0 experimental works on epic 4g with transformer
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Confirmed working with my Hero that only generates ad hoc
Will reboot to make sure it persists, but looks good.
Was going to look for a modded wpa_supplicant. Thanks for the post.
UPDATE: works after reboot. Posting via tether now
Anyone with WM6.5? (ex HTC HD2) it finally seems going well for all devices.!
devilpera64 said:
Anyone with WM6.5? (ex HTC HD2) it finally seems going well for all devices.!
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Yeah, I've tethered my Transformer to my HTC HD Mini while my Desire is off for repair for the 4th time.
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Mine connects to my GalaxyS with no special tricks.
thank you to the OP I've been trying so hard to get tethering from my verizon Galaxy S (&^#$ verizon) I didn't want to have to shell out $20 more bucks for data when I go on a road trip later.
somehow it wont connect to the hotspot created by my nokia e71 & e72, old phone i know... does it have to be an android phone?
philsuf said:
somehow it wont connect to the hotspot created by my nokia e71 & e72, old phone i know... does it have to be an android phone?
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Maybe you have to apply this mod to the Transformer for enjoy the new tether feature have you tried it?
Does anyone know if this will work with an Iphone 3? WITHOUT jailbraking!
npompei said:
Does anyone know if this will work with an Iphone 3? WITHOUT jailbraking!
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npompei are you italian? Btw, i don't think so. Here we are talking about Android O.S (in particulare 3.0/3.1). Iphone use the apple software
Does it work with today's FOTA update? thanks a lot!
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Maybe you have to apply this mod to the Transformer for enjoy the new tether feature have you tried it?
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ah yes, i havent understand about the ad hoc problems earlier... now that i've read all the others ad hoc network related, i get it
so yea, the questions i have now are the same as anybody else's... will there be any updates that fixes this instead of having to self-patch? too bad if it doesnt, cuz i love my nokia e71
philsuf said:
ah yes, i havent understand about the ad hoc problems earlier... now that i've read all the others ad hoc network related, i get it
so yea, the questions i have now are the same as anybody else's... will there be any updates that fixes this instead of having to self-patch? too bad if it doesnt, cuz i love my nokia e71
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The android ad hoc wifi issue is quite well documented on the net - google code
Don't think google have mentioned anything about putting in support for it, but the wpa_supplicant hacks are used for lots of older devices that 'can't see' ad hoc and seem to cover it pretty well for root users.
Most newer phones, especially android devices, now generate tether points in infrastructure mode - hence why some of the posters above with newer phones do not need to use the wpa mod.
Looks like you will have to root and mod your transformer or get a phone that generates 'infrastructure' and say bye bye to your e71
bisto321 said:
say bye bye to your e71
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nooooooo.......
oh well
i guess it'll be helpful if we could list all of the phone who support infrastructure networking
I hope this is an easy one, but it's puzzling me to no end on this phone.
Samsung Infuse- Rooted (of course) Running Bionix and the factory kernel.
I currently use either Barnacle or Wifi tether to tether to a laptop which has gone without a hitch in most cases (sometimes wifi manager gets in the way) but I am running into issues with other devices that I would like to connect with on the day to day basis with the same type of approach.
The problem is that my Infuse creates an Adhoc network instead of a normalish router gateway setup for the tether. This works just fine on a laptop, but when I try to apply this to other phones or tablets when I'm working in the field or just need a data connection really quick, I can't use my Infuse to do so as these devices usually do not support Adhoc networks.
The touchpad I have is my main concern at this time because in the case where I need to set up a phone without carrier data, I'm typically close to a Wifi spot of some kind. I can always use my personal phone, but because AT&T's network is a little faster in my area, I'd prefer to use it instead.
Does anyone know how to get a normal hotspot out of the infuse instead of an AdHoc?
Why do people insist on continuing to use third-party tether apps when the native tethering works better?
Entropy512 said:
Why do people insist on continuing to use third-party tether apps when the native tethering works better?
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I think they just don't know how
Native tether quit working for me
I am running Infused 2.0.5 and Bedwas kernel. neither of my laptops will stay tethered more than 5 minutes. In most cases it shows connected and drops as soon as I open a browser.
Yamaha750 said:
I am running Infused 2.0.5 and Bedwas kernel. neither of my laptops will stay tethered more than 5 minutes. In most cases it shows connected and drops as soon as I open a browser.
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I think he is making some changes to his kernel tomorrowish to fix that but I don't for sure
Entropy512 said:
Why do people insist on continuing to use third-party tether apps when the native tethering works better?
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how do we do that?
msnyder said:
how do we do that?
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Settings->Wireless and Networks-> Mobile AP.
If stock rooted, you need to freeze/remove tethermanager.apk
If running ANY custom ROM, these have already been removed. For Froyo, ignore the warnings in the Settings menu about tethering plans and just go ahead. For GB, it should have worked immediately if you weren't running a Hellraiser ROM.
00mred00 said:
I think he is making some changes to his kernel tomorrowish to fix that but I don't for sure
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Only pertains to Hellraiser
Entropy512 said:
Settings->Wireless and Networks-> Mobile AP.
Only pertains to Hellraiser
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some days...I completely fail at reading
Entropy512 said:
Why do people insist on continuing to use third-party tether apps when the native tethering works better?
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Way to be dense.
00mred00 said:
I think they just don't know how
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Even the built in tether application transmits as an Adhoc.
And this is why I usually don't access this site. Idiots with attitudes.
Laramie1997 said:
Way to be dense.
Even the built in tether application transmits as an Adhoc.
And this is why I usually don't access this site. Idiots with attitudes.
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Dense? How? I know information you don't. You clearly haven't even bothered to try the built-in tethering, otherwise you'd know that it does operate in AP mode. My Tab 10.1 does not support adhoc without hacks (which I have not performed as I have not needed to do so), yet it still has always happily connected to my Infuse whether the Infuse was running Infused 1.x, Infused 2.x, Cyanogenmod 7.1, and Mosaic VI (installed using Hellraiser Beta6)
See the attached screenshot from my laptop. Note the mode - MANAGED, not adhoc. And next time, think more and try doing some research before calling a kernel developer an idiot.
Laramie1997 said:
Way to be dense.
Even the built in tether application transmits as an Adhoc.
And this is why I usually don't access this site. Idiots with attitudes.
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You. Out of the pool.
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium
Rooted using stock wifi
I just rooted using super one click, too easy. I was frustrated because it looked Like I wasnt able to use my Infuse as a wifi hotspot even though I was able to download App Freezer and render the stock tether manager inert. If I had not read this thread I wouldn't have known to ignore the AT&T warning about having to pay extra money for the data I have already bought. Ignored that bull and am using my iPad now with the Infuse as a hotspot. Life is good again and THANK ALL the helpful posters here.
Entropy512 said:
Settings->Wireless and Networks-> Mobile AP.
If stock rooted, you need to freeze/remove tethermanager.apk
If running ANY custom ROM, these have already been removed. For Froyo, ignore the warnings in the Settings menu about tethering plans and just go ahead. For GB, it should have worked immediately if you weren't running a Hellraiser ROM.
Only pertains to Hellraiser
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Mine tells me that I need a tethering plan and auto-disconnects itself. Anyway around this besides paying for one? I'll use maybe a few times a month to get emails is all. Not downloading etc.
UPDATE: I bought Bloatfreeze and froze the tether.apk file. Now it did connect, I renamed network and chose my own password etc. and it worked perfectly. SO, the question is...since I FROZE the tether.apk will that hide my usage and thus ATT will not be able to detect that I used any tethering and not charge me $$$ for doing so.? Sorry if this is so noob, but I am a noobie to all this, but hey in 2 hours I've rooted, froze apps etc. so not TOO bad ;-) and just double checking.....
Thanks all!
Please confirm my beliefs..just so I can be safe.
Faslane
Thanks a million!!!!!
Could you detail the exact steps you took to remove tetheringmanager?
Root, open a root-enabled file explorer, and remove /system/app/tetheringmanager.apk. It doesn't hurt to reboot afterwards.
superweapons said:
Could you detail the exact steps you took to remove tetheringmanager?
Root, open a root-enabled file explorer, and remove /system/app/tetheringmanager.apk. It doesn't hurt to reboot afterwards.
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OR turn it off or "FREEZE" it with Bloatfreezer works too if you have it.
WIFI tethering works awesome!
Or do what nearly everyone who came here came to do - run an alternate ROM that removes the carrier bloatware and bigbrotherware for you.
Would not have needed to buy anything to take care of AT&T's bigbrotherware, easy enough to remount system as read/write and delete the APK manually.
and if you absolutely need something that will try and simulate Netd or Softap, use Wireless tether for root users. It's been around since before native tethering and is as good if not better in some circumstances (has MAC address control). Plus it is a good workaround for my current kernel as I'm working on updating. (using it right now as a matter of fact.)
what is the security key tho?
mosthated2400 said:
what is the security key tho?
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Um, you set it and that's the password you need to put into any device that's connecting?
I'm assuming you chose WPA2. If it's Open I have no idea why it's asking for a key.