Hi,
Wasn't quite sure where to put the question so mods, feel free to move.
So I use Bluetooth tether to connect my TF700T to my HTC One X and this works really well. The only drawback is having to keep going into settings to connect.
I would like a widget on the home screen where I can just click to connect. I have tried a few from Play Store but I can't seem to get any to work.
I currently have Smart Bluetooth Widget but each time I try connecting it fails.
Anyone know of any others that actually work?
Thanks.
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This doesn't answer your specific question, but I personally use an app called Open Garden - allows for fully automated bluetooth tethering. If you tablet needs an internet connection and one doesn't exist, it will automatically tether to your phone via bluetooth using the Open Garden apps. Works really well...
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jtrosky said:
This doesn't answer your specific question, but I personally use an app called Open Garden - allows for fully automated bluetooth tethering. If you tablet needs an internet connection and one doesn't exist, it will automatically tether to your phone via bluetooth using the Open Garden apps. Works really well...
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Hi jtrosky,
Sorry for late reply and thanks for the info.
I tried OG a few days ago and couldn't get the devices to connect. Found some advice on the OG forum to leave the app running for a few hours and they should connect. I did this and the forgot about it. Then tonight, out of the blue I get a notification and when I looked it was OG connected.
I've been playing around turning BT on and off and restarting devices and still find they take ages to connect. I know there is a connection button in the OG app to force the connection but I may as well connect in Bluetooth settings as do that.
The other thing that concerns me about this app is that anyone else with this app and within Bluetooth or wifi range would automatically connect to the same 'mesh' network and be able to use my data plan, and me theirs of course.
If the app evolves and includes user settings to include/exclude other devices into the 'mesh' network and devices connecting becomes more instantaneous it may be more attractive.
I'll probably keep trying this out for a few more days but I would really like to find a quick connect button solution for tethering.
Thanks again.
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If you find a way please put it here, i am looking the same!
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Hi jtrosky,
Sorry for late reply and thanks for the info.
I tried OG a few days ago and couldn't get the devices to connect. Found some advice on the OG forum to leave the app running for a few hours and they should connect. I did this and the forgot about it. Then tonight, out of the blue I get a notification and when I looked it was OG connected.
I've been playing around turning BT on and off and restarting devices and still find they take ages to connect. I know there is a connection button in the OG app to force the connection but I may as well connect in Bluetooth settings as do that.
The other thing that concerns me about this app is that anyone else with this app and within Bluetooth or wifi range would automatically connect to the same 'mesh' network and be able to use my data plan, and me theirs of course.
If the app evolves and includes user settings to include/exclude other devices into the 'mesh' network and devices connecting becomes more instantaneous it may be more attractive.
I'll probably keep trying this out for a few more days but I would really like to find a quick connect button solution for tethering.
Thanks again.
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That's strange - I use OpenGarden between my Nexus 7 and my HTC EVO 3G and it connects instantly, as soon as I enable bluetooth on my Nexus 7 (I leave bluetooth enabled on my HTC phone). I agree about that there is a lack of capabilities to "lock out" other users, although in practice, I've never had anyone else actually connect, so it's not an issue for me.
Let us know if you get OpenGarden working better - I use it quite a bit when eating lunch - works perfect every time... Good luck.
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Try out FoxFi. It's in the market.
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Try out FoxFi. It's in the market.
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Thanks but its not the direction I was looking to go really.
My tablet tethers to my phone really well just using standard tethering features. I was just wanting a quicker way to do it then navigating to settings each time.
Anyway, fount a solution that fits perfectly. It called Bluetooth Shortcut and that is literally what it is.
The button is on my homepage which when clicked takes be directly to my list of paired devices in settings. So in two clicks I'm connected. Which is what I was trying to achieve.
Thanks for your inputs all the same.
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Hey guys,
Does anyone know if there's a app that automatically connects to the strongest wifi connection?
Gr Rudy
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If you were every surrounded by wifi connections you would hate it. It would be constantly trying to change connections everytime you moved
Not just every connection just the ones my device knows.
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Not just every connection just the ones my device knows.
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It should do that on it's own...
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Well my asus doesn't. When i'm at my buddies house next door it connects to my router instead of his.
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hmm
It maybe because when you leave your house you are still connected to your wifi and your signal is strong enough to stay connected, that is common practice. Now if you go to a part of your friends house that your connection doesn't reach your wifi will automatically switch, and when you are on his and go to your house same thing will happen. This prevents your device from dying all the time when looking to connect while already on a network.
That's a clear thing but the fact is that i use a app that kills my wifi directly when the screen goes off. So it can't stay connected.
Still open for comments
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Name all your Wireless connections with the same SSID and use the same Encryption method and Key and the devices will seamlessly swap over to the strongest one when the last one becomes too weak
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Name all your Wireless connections with the same SSID and use the same Encryption method and Key and the devices will seamlessly swap over to the strongest one when the last one becomes too weak
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Nice one Dave. I'll try it on my two routers but I don't think that my buddy will change his ssid just for me
Gr Rudy
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Is clicking WiFi and selecting a different known AP really that difficult? The ever-increasing laziness of the world astounds me.
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the same ssid was a good idea
I didn't suggest because its your buddies house and you would need to have the same password as well for that to work which opens you both up more for security issues, or as one of my friends found out from not securing his that other people will watch inappropriate porn and get your services cut off. So basically you can set your wifi to cut off when the device goes to sleep because if you are walking and looking at your transformer on your way to your friends or reverse it should connect to appropriate one then. But good luck on your venture if this really bothers you get a better router your self and blanket your friends house as well problem solved.
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I didn't suggest because its your buddies house and you would need to have the same password as well for that to work which opens you both up more for security issues, or as one of my friends found out from not securing his that other people will watch inappropriate porn and get your services cut off. So basically you can set your wifi to cut off when the device goes to sleep because if you are walking and looking at your transformer on your way to your friends or reverse it should connect to appropriate one then. But good luck on your venture if this really bothers you get a better router your self and blanket your friends house as well problem solved.
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A better router is a good suggestion but more expensive than a possible app. But thanks anyway soldja
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1. How does one connect the transformer to a HDTV? Is the appropriate equipment in the box?
2. How does one Swype on the UK version of the Asus keyboard?
3. How do I change the speed of animations?
4. Is there a keyboard shortcut for the multitasking button?
5. How do I speed up internet?
Thanks, any help would be appreciated.
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I can try to answer some of these for you.
1) You need an HDMI cable with one end as a micro hdmi. It does not come with it. Heres the one I use.
2) Go the to the main swype beta home page with your tablet (in tablet mode), it wont work if you have it in desktop mode. Sign up for the beta and download beta.
3) I dont think you can. If your getting lag use the Asus Task Manager widget to kill background apps. There really shouldnt be any lag though. This is one of the smoothest tabs Ive ever used.
4) ??
5) If your internet seems slow I doubt its the tablet. More likely your router, or internet type. I get almost 35mb/ second with mine.
Hope that helps.
Thanks a lot, you did help.
1. Does anyone know how tablet remote works?
2. Would you recommend that one buys Norton tablet anti virus for £50? What does it offer that the free ones don't?
Thanks
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You can use right alt+tab for multitasking on the keyboard
You can swype on the main asus keyboard without downloading the swype beta. Im using perfect keyboard from the market however and i prefer it to the stock one as it is split so you can use it with your thumbs
Animations cant be sped up in the stock ROM, but I think the modified buildprop posted in the DEV section increases them slightly (correct me if wrong). On my phone I was able to increase the transition animation speeds using an app called "spare parts" so you may want to check that out
Internet should be fast. Ive noticed its actually faster than my laptop. If by speeding up the speed of connection TO the wifi hotspot, again try using the modified build.prop as that has some tweaks in it.
About antivirus, I wouldnt bother with it. It just slows the tablet and I think its unnecessary unless you are really lack confidence with technology. The same principles apply for the using PCs - if you dont trust something you downloaded off the internet, or from an email, dont open it! I have been without antivirus for years on my home PCs and phones and have never had a problem because I know what im doing. I would suspect that the main reason for antivirus on android is just for the companies to make a load of cash by scaremongering.
RolloJarvis said:
You can use right alt+tab for multitasking on the keyboard
You can swype on the main asus keyboard without downloading the swype beta. Im using perfect keyboard from the market however and i prefer it to the stock one as it is split so you can use it with your thumbs
Animations cant be sped up in the stock ROM, but I think the modified buildprop posted in the DEV section increases them slightly (correct me if wrong). On my phone I was able to increase the transition animation speeds using an app called "spare parts" so you may want to check that out
Internet should be fast. Ive noticed its actually faster than my laptop. If by speeding up the speed of connection TO the wifi hotspot, again try using the modified build.prop as that has some tweaks in it.
About antivirus, I wouldnt bother with it. It just slows the tablet and I think its unnecessary unless you are really lack confidence with technology. The same principles apply for the using PCs - if you dont trust something you downloaded off the internet, or from an email, dont open it! I have been without antivirus for years on my home PCs and phones and have never had a problem because I know what im doing. I would suspect that the main reason for antivirus on android is just for the companies to make a load of cash by scaremongering.
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Thanks greatly for responses. Sometimes the swype on asus keyboard just doesn't work, I didn't know why. Do you need root for the modifiedbuild?
Also, are there any MS paint like apps in play store?
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great help welcome..
As a first time tablet user (3 days), i am actually disappointed with the performance of TF300T compare to my wife's ipad 2. To make it worst, she think i make the wrong choice for not choosing apple... Until i arrive to this forum specifically to the topic below ..
TF-300 Minor tweaks and Speed increase(ROOT REQUIRED)
I think i can gain some respect if i follow the topic but....
In the topic, there are so many term that is only suitable for experienced user which leave me (blob, su, ww, etc ). From the topics, it is said, i can do the 'tweak' without rooting (which i dont really know how to do it) but using adb push (which i dont even know the meaning of it) to make it work.
The only thing is comprehensible for a newbie or noob like me is the result. I can make my tablet better than what i have now.
So, if there are any expert that can help me with the topics, please let me know. Any help will be very much appreciated.
As of why i post this here,
i prefer it to the stock one as it is split so you can use it with your thumbs
What did you mean by that dear Sir. I can split my keyboard like ipad keyboard do?
Thanks again. It is my first post in such a forum and english is not my first language.
Tablet : TF300T Build number : DE_epad-9.4.3.17
how can i make sure that my GPS works? It doesn't seem like it does....
I am indoors thought if it matters
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KindaUndisputed said:
how can i make sure that my GPS works? It doesn't seem like it does....
I am indoors thought if it matters
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Open up maps or navigation and see if it locates you. Sometimes it takes awhile indoors.
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Open up maps or navigation and see if it locates you. Sometimes it takes awhile indoors.
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Thanks! it's just that my asus weather widget fails to update. Does anyone know why my time sometimes just freezes?
And Also, how do i get rid of the app locker notification on the notification bar at the bottom. I use app locker but i dont want it to always tell "app locker is activated". Thanks
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KindaUndisputed said:
Thanks! it's just that my asus weather widget fails to update. Does anyone know why my time sometimes just freezes?
And Also, how do i get rid of the app locker notification on the notification bar at the bottom. I use app locker but i dont want it to always tell "app locker is activated". Thanks
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Not sure about the app locker app, but for the weather widget I have mine set to auto update and 1 hour for the frequency. I dont use gps, just wifi and the clock is perfect. So maybe you have it set to gps?
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Not sure about the app locker app, but for the weather widget I have mine set to auto update and 1 hour for the frequency. I dont use gps, just wifi and the clock is perfect. So maybe you have it set to gps?
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Thanks again, I'll see
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Is there a away to change the setting? It still doesn't appear to be working...
Also, is there a way to change the function of the right click on the dock to make it more like the right click on a laptop? So when i right click, i would get the option of "open new tab" etc. in browser?
Thanks
Another question, can you set more than one face for face unlock?
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Another question , how can i stop the screen from rotating? I turned auto screen rotate off but it still moves....
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These issues are sorted bar the face unlock one. I have another question and would've made a new thread but can't do so on the XDA app on my tablet.
Using the dock, if i plug in the USB port of a printer, should i be able to print from the tablet as i have tried this to no avail.
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Second question,
why is it that when downloading a powerpoint file from the internet and then opening it, it opens only with kingsoft office? There are no defaults set so i don't know why this happens.
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KindaUndisputed said:
Second question,
why is it that when downloading a powerpoint file from the internet and then opening it, it opens only with kingsoft office? There are no defaults set so i don't know why this happens.
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What do you want to open it with? If it's a newer powerpoint file, like a pptx (office 2010), it may not play nice with a lot of office suites on Android.
I want it to open with either Cloudon or Polaris office. Its a word 2007 powerpoint file.
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KindaUndisputed said:
I want it to open with either Cloudon or Polaris office. Its a word 2007 powerpoint file.
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Try opening straight from the app, run the app and look for the file it should be on /sdcard/Download
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Try opening straight from the app, run the app and look for the file it should be on /sdcard/Download
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ah yes, will try. Thanks
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I previously used my phone as a wifi hotspot when I had a prime. The infinity sees the wifi and pretends to connect but the bars in the indicator stay grey instead of blue. Thus no internet. What am I doing wrong?
Nevermind I figured it out
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Nevermind I figured it out
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Mind telling us what the problem was, in case someone else runs into it?
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I have a similar issue. Would love to know the resolution, but maybe someone can help.
My phone is a rooted EVO 4G LTE with WiFi Tether and profile is set to generic ICS. Infitity recognizes and attempts to obtain IP from the phone but it just stops there. It also shows a very weak signal when its trying to connect even though the phone is next to my tablet. When its not trying to connect it shows a very strong signal.
Any suggestions?
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When I tether my Tf700 to my SGS2, it will take a little while for the WiFi icon to turn blue. Mind you, the icon turning blue is not a representation of the connection having been established per se, but it signals having a (syncing) connection to Google's servers. Sometimes, I can browse the web and download all kinds of stuff while the icon is still green. After a while (and mostly after a crapload of mails and Whatsapp messages and the like have come in), the icon (finally) turns blue.
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I have a similar issue. Would love to know the resolution, but maybe someone can help.
My phone is a rooted EVO 4G LTE with WiFi Tether and profile is set to generic ICS. Infitity recognizes and attempts to obtain IP from the phone but it just stops there. It also shows a very weak signal when its trying to connect even though the phone is next to my tablet. When its not trying to connect it shows a very strong signal.
Any suggestions?
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Did you make it discoverable on both devices? Try connecting after that. You should try tethering using BT. Saves more on battery for your phone.
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I've had that issue before. Try changing your SSID and Password on the hotspot provider (phone) and it should work. May take a few tries.
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How do I get the shortcut in the app drawer with having to go into mycloud?
Or is it even worth it, and just install the current market version splashtop?
One thing to remember - with the current Free version of Splashtop 2, they started charging a monthly fee to connect "over the internet". So if you use that feature and don't want to start paying for it, stick with the original Splashtop version....
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jtrosky said:
One thing to remember - with the current Free version of Splashtop 2, they started charging a monthly fee to connect "over the internet". So if you use that feature and don't want to start paying for it, stick with the original Splashtop version....
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Say what?! What does that mean..."connect over the internet"? I've been using the mycloud for the past 3 weeks, have't got any notifications of a charge. Is this going to kick in when I lest expect it?
No, you are fine as long as you are using the "MyCloud" version. When they released Splashtop V2, they started charging a monthly fee for the ability to connect to a machine "over the internet" (you can actually use Splashtop to remotely control another PC over the internet) - that same function is available for free in the "MyCloud" version and all of the V1 versions.
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I found the Splashtop HD v 1.9.8.4 and am using this one. The one in mycloud is HD version 1.0.?.? The latest non version 2 is 1.9.9.8 I think. I removed the Asus version since it was older and no direct link in the app drawer.
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I found the Splashtop HD v 1.9.8.4 and am using this one. The one in mycloud is HD version 1.0.?.? The latest non version 2 is 1.9.9.8 I think. I removed the Asus version since it was older and no direct link in the app drawer.
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I've tried v 1.9.8.4 and the HD display on the TF700 is too small for me.
Seems like the lose of a lot of display space on the tablet.
I've played with the display settings & only the computer I was linking to changed.
Actually there is a way to cheat the whole internet connection thing, as opposed to same Wi-Fi network. I did this with my htc sensation, but it doesn't matter which phone you use as long as it has vpn and Wi-Fi hotspot. I have my router at home which has built in vpn with dd-wrt, but you can set this up with any of your computer's, you just have to make sure you are port forwarded properly. You can setup an incoming vpn connection using Windows 7, as its built-in is quit easy to use. Once you are setup with vpn ,connect to your home network 1st, then connect to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot, then connect with splash. Splash will see the rest of your home network because of the vpn connection, and will connect no problem.
I'm out of town till Friday but if ne one needs help with this, i can put up more detailed instructions, this is probably not for the inexperienced.
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Actually there is a way to cheat the whole internet connection thing, as opposed to same Wi-Fi network. I did this with my htc sensation, but it doesn't matter which phone you use as long as it has vpn and Wi-Fi hotspot. I have my router at home which has built in vpn with dd-wrt, but you can set this up with any of your computer's, you just have to make sure you are port forwarded properly. You can setup an incoming vpn connection using Windows 7, as its built-in is quit easy to use. Once you are setup with vpn ,connect to your home network 1st, then connect to your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot, then connect with splash. Splash will see the rest of your home network because of the vpn connection, and will connect no problem.
I'm out of town till Friday but if ne one needs help with this, i can put up more detailed instructions, this is probably not for the inexperienced.
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While I appreciate the info, it's alot easier to just stick with V1!
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I agree to a point, i already had vpn setup, so it was easy for me. The vpn is actually pretty easy to setup and once done, you will not have to do it again.
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So I should ask, what are the key differences between V1 and the later versions? Not much beats Free access, but if the features in later versions are that much better, I've got to consider the options
I just bought Splashtop from the google market. Problem solved.
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I just bought Splashtop from the google market. Problem solved.
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And what problem did it solve (over the built-in version of Splashtop)?
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New questions for splashtop....
How to get the Win7 screen to fill my tablet screen?
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I found it in the settings of splashtop but not many choices. One thing I noticed is the "Asus" version does fit to screen better than the market version. But neither really fill the screen
Hi, I hope somebody can help me out. I have been unable to connect online for about a month now to my wifi. When I select the connection, it shows me full bars on the settings page but nothing afterwards.
I have no trouble connecting other devices to my wifi & right now it's just an expensive paperweight. I have no problems tethering with my phone & when I'm at the library with my pad, there are no problems connecting.
Nothing is customized & I'm on 4.2
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I would try to disable password on your router and see if your tablet will connect then. If it does you might need to change the encryption on your router. Check what it is. If its WEP then change it to WPA2. Wifi doesn't have the best standards that are always followed by manufacturers and as a result sometimes things just won't connect.
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I have to reboot my router after changing ROMS sometimes . Have you tried rebooting the router or maybe even resting it?
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That most definitely has to do with your router. Check if you can connect to another device that has uses wifi (Xbox, iPod touch, TV, laptop) & if the wifi is working fine there. It could also be that you put in the wrong password for the wifi on your tablet, & it is reading the connection, but not actually connected.
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Hi, thank you for the suggestion. I changed the security from WEP to WPA2 & I was able to reconnect my tablet with no problems.
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