I was having trouble finding a reliable guide to setting up wifi tethering from a Sprint EVO 4G.
I installed WiFi Tether version 3.1-beta7. When I start it, the network is broadcast correctly, but when I attempt to connect to it, it fails. I know that the Kindle Fire has to connect to an infrastructure mode server. I enabled this mode and when I start the wifi tether, another tether icon shows up in the status bar (i am on CM7 latest nightly). It shows a checkbox option to start "Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot." Whenever I select this, the Evo Reboots. I cannot seem to get a network that anything can connect to successfully.
Any suggestions or links? I haven't used wifi tether before.
1. download zt-180 adjoc switcher on both devices - phone and fire
2. open ad hoc swithcer on phone, switch to ad hoc mode on phone
3. on phone, open wifi tether app, ensure device is checked to match yours
4. set wifi tether on phone to start
5. open ad hoc switcher app on kindle.
6. change kindle fire to ad hoc mod with ad hoc switcher app.
7. connect to tethered phone using wireless settings on fire.
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Hi guys,
installed wifi tether from google code.
it worked, however, noticed a couple things.
1. After turning off wifi tether, I'm still able to detect the adhoc wireless network. (Concerned about battery drain)
2. When having the wifi tether running, it isn't an access point, but an ad hoc network.
Anyone else having these issues? Known issues?
same here
I'm having the same issue basically. My laptop sees the "Androidtether" but it wont connect. It did the same thing with usb tethering too.
Installed Pdanet and it works off and on. I'm in a 4g city...frustrating that I can't get those sweet speeds over to my computer! haha
I am having same issue..anyone have any ideas? I wish it came up as a reg wireless connection instead of the ad hoc network....the stock wifi hotspot comes up correctly
chiahead52 said:
I am having same issue..anyone have any ideas? I wish it came up as a reg wireless connection instead of the ad hoc network....the stock wifi hotspot comes up correctly
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Technically, the SamChg stock WiFi Hotspot is coming up incorrectly as an Infrastructure connection, and the android-wifi-tether app is coming up correctly as an "Ad-Hoc" connection.
It's just not "convenient" for us that the Google android-wifi-tether app only comes up in ad-hoc mode.
From Wikipedia: A wireless ad hoc network is a decentralized type of wireless network. The network is ad hoc because it does not rely on a preexisting infrastructure, such as routers in wired networks or access points in managed (infrastructure) wireless networks.
Personally, I can't think of anything more "decentralized" than a mobile phone.
As far as I know, the latest version found here (3.0-pre14) works, and it has infrastructure mode. Just use the Samsung Fascinate option when setting (Device-Profile) it up and it should work.
wow thanks..that worked beautifully...appreciate it
[FIX] Ad-hoc wifi 100% working with "Wifi Ad-hoc Enabler" app on HTC Sensation
Steps to enable Ad-hoc Wifi on HTC Sensation
Step 1: Download "Wifi Ad-hoc Enabler" app from Play store
Step 2: Move to a location where ad-hoc network is accessible / make your own ad-hoc network IMPORTANT: SWITCH OFF YOUR WIFI
Step 3: Use the app on your Sensation,
3.1 select the 'verify prerequisites' button in the app
you will see a whole lot of stuff below the set of buttons.
3.2 select the 'enable ad hoc wifi'
again, you will see a whole lot of stuff below the buttons.
however, the last line will give an error which says "ownership of wpa_supplicant could not be changed" THIS IS PERFECTLY FINE. follow further instructions and you should be okay.
Step 4: Close the app. Now go to your wifi settings, ENABLE WIFI and scan for networks. you should be able to see ad-hoc networks with a star (*) sign in front of the name.
Step 5: Connect to the network. doesnt matter if it is wpa or wep or unauthenticated. While connecting to the network, You will now see a replica of the network in the available networks list. Don't Panic Let the phone connect to the network. Once you are connected, the network you connected to will show very poor connectivity. This is also okay! Don't start browsing just yet.
Step 6: SWITCH OFF YOUR WIFI FOR A SECOND TIME Go back to the Wifi Ad-Hoc Enabler App.
6.1: Verify Prerequisites
6.2: Click on the last button that says "Restore wifi settings to original state"
6.3: Close the app.
Step 7: Done. Now SWITCH ON YOUR WIFI. Connect to the network (typically your phone will connect automatically) You should see FULL signal strength.
on Ad-Hoc network that you selected. Enjoy your browsing.
Cheers!
android unable to mount filesystem in read write mode
hi i now this thread is old but its new to me
i tried doing what you said on here but when i run wifiadhocenabler i get this message
"android unable to mount filesystem in read write mode"
can you help me out?
I've been trying to use several apps to enable wifi hotspot including wifi tether, foxfi, barnacle, and many others. I it will activate but the hotspot name does not show up on other devices. However when I switched the device to 3G it will show up and connect. After messing with the settings in the app wifi hotspot I was able to get it show up on other device but not connect. Again I switched to 3G and it worked time, just not 4G speeds.
Any thoughts. I am on a rooted SIII and have the latest Verizon version.
foxfi rename network name
exdox77 said:
I've been trying to use several apps to enable wifi hotspot including wifi tether, foxfi, barnacle, and many others. I it will activate but the hotspot name does not show up on other devices. However when I switched the device to 3G it will show up and connect. After messing with the settings in the app wifi hotspot I was able to get it show up on other device but not connect. Again I switched to 3G and it worked time, just not 4G speeds.
Any thoughts. I am on a rooted SIII and have the latest Verizon version.
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Here are some tips to help your usage:
1. On some models if you run into WiFi problem after using the Hotspot, simply reboot your phone and rename the hotspot before activating to clear the issue.
2. For some Samsung phones if your computer is not able to get an IP address, try to turn on WiFi on the phone first and make sure it does not connect to any WiFi network, then turn on FoxFi.
3. FoxFi is tested on non-rooted phones. If your phone has a rooted ROM it may or may not work.
4. When WiFi hotspot is activated you may also see a hotspot notification of the built-in WiFi hotspot feature. Please ignore it. As long as you do not sign up for a tether plan you won't be charged.
5. If you enter or change the hotspot password, make sure you rename the hotspot also before activating.
6. Sometimes Windows need a "repair" on the WiFi menu to get a correct IP address.
regalsat said:
Here are some tips to help your usage:
1. On some models if you run into WiFi problem after using the Hotspot, simply reboot your phone and rename the hotspot before activating to clear the issue.
2. For some Samsung phones if your computer is not able to get an IP address, try to turn on WiFi on the phone first and make sure it does not connect to any WiFi network, then turn on FoxFi.
3. FoxFi is tested on non-rooted phones. If your phone has a rooted ROM it may or may not work.
4. When WiFi hotspot is activated you may also see a hotspot notification of the built-in WiFi hotspot feature. Please ignore it. As long as you do not sign up for a tether plan you won't be charged.
5. If you enter or change the hotspot password, make sure you rename the hotspot also before activating.
6. Sometimes Windows need a "repair" on the WiFi menu to get a correct IP address.
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I am having the same issue with my iPad as well. I will try this and see what I can come up with.
running ics. i went ahead and disabled TetheringProvision.apk. i am able to turn on wifi hotspot through Widgetsoid. The signal is broadcasted but my pc is unable to connect. i have tried multiple other apps such as foxfi or pdanet+ but they also broadcast and i cannot connect. i have a rooted phone and can go ahead and use wifi tether but i would love to use the built in t mobile hotspot app through widgetsoid's wifi widget.
also, i am able to usb tether. BUT I WANT WIFI HOTSPOT!
NVM. ended up using http://forums.techguy.org/networking/1001732-solved-laptop-will-not-connect.html and just did some security key changing...and it worked!
I am wondering if there is an app that will allow me to create a wireless access point with a WiFi only device. I have tried most of the hotspot apps in the Play Store, but none of them seem to work. Foxfi won't start because it can't detect an Internet connection. Some of the other apps "start" but there is no notification and I can't find the network on my other devices.
I am trying to connect a camera to my tablet through WiFi. The camera does not support WiFi Direct, so it must be connected to an access point first. Right now, I can connect the tablet and camera by creating a hotspot on my phone and connecting both the tablet and camera to my phone's hotspot. However, I would like to be able to do this without having to use a third device. The hotspot on my phone still works even if I turn mobile data off, so I think that a WiFi only device should be capable hardware-wise.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you in advance!