The Virgin Boradband Data ONLY SIM cards do not work with many Android Tablets due to the APN virginbroadband refusing CHAP authentication. When disabling CHAP via the APN settings menu, Chap seems to still be attempted which drops the data connection. In order to fix this you will want to modify the root files of your tablet or android device to FORCE CHAP being disabled. The below details show how to force on or off either CHAP or PAP Authentication using the "options" file in the included zip file.
The hack it yourself method is below, with an alternate replacement file listed at the bottom of this post:
With Root Access first modify etc/apns-conf.xml - Or simply add the APN yourself, but modifying makes it permanent: BELOW APN is for Virgin Mobile Australia Broadband DATA only SIM Cards
<apn carrier="Virgin Broadband"
mcc="505"
mnc="02"
apn="virginbroadband"
type="default"
/>
Add the following new file to /etc/ppp/ ---- Set ALL Permissions to Read/Execute
filename: options
<start of file contents>
#/etc/ppp/options
#Require the peer to authenticate itself using PAP.
#+pap
#Don't agree to authenticate using PAP.
#-pap
#Require the peer to authenticate itself using CHAP [Cryptographic
#Handshake Authentication Protocol] authentication.
#+chap
#Don't agree to authenticate using CHAP.
-chap
#---<End of File>---
<end of file contents>
In root directory /etc/ppp/peers/ modify mcli-gsm
Add the line item at the bottom:
-chap
---- Confirm ALL Permissions set to Read/Execute
Once Complete to use Virgin Broadband APN select your Virgin Broadband APN and ensure that Authentication Type is set to: PAP
Enjoy your Broadband internet
I have also made an install file that will make this process easier for those without detailed knowledge of programming etc.
The Files are hosted at the link below:
http://d-h.st/7F3 VirginBroadbandAndroidSupport.zip 8kb
File is for Virgin Mobile Australia Broadband Data Only SIM
The more user friendly installation howto is listed below: this howto requires the four files in the above zip file.
Using ES File explorer from play.google.com enable root explorer access, mout file system as writable, enable to root all enabelded. All Root settings are listed under ES explorer settings.
Before overwritting anyfile make a backup copy simply by changing the filename extension to .bak
Using ES file explorer navigate to /system/etc/ rename apns-conf.xml to apns-conf.bak
copy apns-conf.xml to /system/etc/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
Using ES file explorer navigate to /system/etc/ppp/peers/ rename mcli-gsm to mcli-gsm.bak
copy mcli-gsm to /system/etc/ppp/peers/ set permissions to r-x r-x r-x
copy options to /system/etc/ppp/ set permissions to r-x r-x r-x
Feel free to send me a beer if this helps. I worked on this for several days and put a lot of effort into it
I there I am having this problem on Android 4.4.2 on Nexus 4, so need your help please. I am unable to download the file you shared and also there is no PEERs folder in etc/PPP folder please help me. Your help is Mich appreciated.
With Root Access first modify etc/apns-conf.xml - Or simply add the APN yourself, but modifying makes it permanent: BELOW APN is for Virgin Mobile Australia Broadband DATA only SIM Cards
<apn carrier="Virgin Broadband"
mcc="505"
mnc="02"
apn="virginbroadband"
type="default"
/>
Add the following new file to /etc/ppp/ ---- Set ALL Permissions to Read/Execute
filename: options
<start of file contents>
#/etc/ppp/options
#Require the peer to authenticate itself using PAP.
#+pap
#Don't agree to authenticate using PAP.
#-pap
#Require the peer to authenticate itself using CHAP [Cryptographic
#Handshake Authentication Protocol] authentication.
#+chap
#Don't agree to authenticate using CHAP.
-chap
#---<End of File>---
<end of file contents>
In root directory /etc/ppp/peers/ modify mcli-gsm
Add the line item at the bottom:
-chap
---- Confirm ALL Permissions set to Read/Execute
Once Complete to use Virgin Broadband APN select your Virgin Broadband APN and ensure that Authentication Type is set to: PAP
Enjoy your Broadband internet
I have also made an install file that will make this process easier for those without detailed knowledge of programming etc.
The Files are hosted at the link below:
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Hi. Apologies for posting this question if it's already been asked, but Search is not working right now.
I am running the "SwiftyTrix" ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879475) which has a "Wifi Tether Script" (http://beta.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390077933525140376).
It doesn't say how to run this script. I tried rebooting to recovery and installing zip from sdcard. Nothing seemed to change.
Has anybody got tethering working on this ROM? If so, please let me know how you did it.
And BTW thanks so much timmytim for the ROM.
figured it out
Okay, that wasn't so hard to figure out.
After I posted the question I thought, let me just look what's in the file. Lo and behold there's adb.exe script and a batch file in there, so duh.
So if you are a noob like me and are wondering how to install that, just extract the zip to your c:\ and run the batch file.
Spoke too soon
I get the following error:
failed to copy 'com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db' to '/data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings/databases//settings.db': Permission denied
Unable to chmod /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.settings: Operation not permitted
I have USB debugging enabled. I'll let you know if I figure it out.
Try disabling the entitlement check but in my case that alone didn't do it for me.
Using SQLite
1.open settings storage (com.motorola.android.providers.settings)
2.open settings.db
3.settings
4.search for dun_apn_changeable and dun_enable
5.Change both of their values to 1
6.search for entitlement_check and change it's value to disabled.
on my phone lines theses were on line117 and 118.check for yours.
Lemme know if this works
Sent from my MB865 running on ICS Leak 2#
Just for anybody that finds this thread.... I did not know what you meant by SQLite. I had no app with that name. I searched the Play Store for it and downloaded aSQLiteManager. I used ES File Explorer (with everything checked in Settings->Root Settings) to navigate to /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.providers.settings/settings.db to /mnt/sdcard, then used aSQLiteManager to open that file, clicked "Data", found the specified keys and changed the values. Went back to ES File Explorer and moved the file back to its original location, rebooted.
It worked to turn on tethering. However I got "mobile data link lost" once I turned it on. I'm guessing it's because I'm on Straight Talk (on AT&T network) and my APN have to be changed somehow.
Ok, I didn't have to change my APN settings. I just turned my data connection back on and set up my hotspot settings and I am posting this through tethering right now!
See if any of the ideas in this thread help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909454
spatters71 said:
Just for anybody that finds this thread.... I did not know what you meant by SQLite. I had no app with that name. I searched the Play Store for it and downloaded aSQLiteManager. I used ES File Explorer (with everything checked in Settings->Root Settings) to navigate to /data/data/com.motorola.android.providers.providers.settings/settings.db to /mnt/sdcard, then used aSQLiteManager to open that file, clicked "Data", found the specified keys and changed the values. Went back to ES File Explorer and moved the file back to its original location, rebooted.
It worked to turn on tethering. However I got "mobile data link lost" once I turned it on. I'm guessing it's because I'm on Straight Talk (on AT&T network) and my APN have to be changed somehow.
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Glad that worked out.just so you know SQLite Editor allows you to change the field values directly.try that in case you need it in the future
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
I have been using an Onda V711 Tablet for a couple weeks now and have been working on fine tuning it to work properly.
I wanted to post a few modifications that I have done in order to get all of the bugs worked out.
1) Keyboard shows ALL english words as misspelled. -- Fix is to replace LatinIME.apk and add Latin imeDictionarypack.apk with an english version. Now the built in dictionary will work properly. Like all Onda tablets, the unit comes with a Chinese dictionary and even when you change the language the dictionary does not update.
2) No Contacts.apk app. I installed a default contacts.apk app and contactssync.apk app to fix this. The application would NOT show up in the app drawer nor as a widget however I was able to get it on my desktop by using the option under Shortcut "Activities" to select the option under contacts. You can also add the phone option to your desktop this way if you prefer to view "contacts" via the dialer It is also under the contacts activity.
3) Not all Google Apps were installed. I downloaded and installed the latest gapps pack. Not all are fully supported such as I have been unable to get facelock to work
4) Virgin Mobile broadband only SIM was not supported. I modified a new file called options and updated the mcli-gsm file along with updating the apns-confi.xml file for this purpose. Now I have full Virgin Broadband service using the E160E USB modem. It is fully supported with signal strength and data mode displayed.
5) Charging is pretty slow and I have been playing with the app called Fast Charge. It seems to help, and can be found on google play.
From an app standpoint I have found apex launcher along with A.I. type keyboard (only because of the typing shortcuts feature) I have found the usb Ethernet adapters are supported which is nice. I did not delete, but only disabled all of the Chinese apps.
I posted a zip file at the following link. http://d-h.st/drf 24Mb
Remember when replacing files, always make a backup and ensure the file permissions are correct. If the file permissions are wrong it will NOT work. Just look at the old file to determine what the properties should be
The install readme text is listed below:
Using ES File explorer from play.google.com enable root explorer access, mout file system as writable, enable to root all enabelded. All Root settings are listed under ES explorer settings.
Before overwritting anyfile make a backup copy simply by changing the filename extension to .bak
copy apns-conf.xml to /system/etc/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
copy LatinIME.apk to /system/app/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
copy LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk to /system/app/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
copy options to /system/etc/ppp/ set permissions to r-x r-x r-x
copy mcli-gsm to /system/etc/ppp/peers/ set permissions to r-x r-x r-x
For Gapps files
NOTE: to enable contacts on the launcher you must add a shortcut using the "activities" option as the contacts app will not otherwise be shown as a shortcut or in the app drawer.
copy ANY Gapp File desired to /system/app/ set permissions to rw- r-- r--
If this helped you feel free to PM me via this forum on how you can buy me a beer
Can i do this "NOTE: to enable contacts on the launcher you must add a shortcut using the "activities" option as the contacts app will not otherwise be shown as a shortcut or in the app drawer."?
---------- Post added at 09:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 PM ----------
Can i do this "NOTE: to enable contacts on the launcher you must add a shortcut using the "activities" option as the contacts app will not otherwise be shown as a shortcut or in the app drawer."?
please reup
Please reup file. Mediafire.com. thanks u
---------8/18/13 WIFI MALFUNCTION----------
It appears wifi malfunction on that rom but not only .ALL new hardware (MORE-LESS) with a new wifi chip are no full compatible with JB 4.1.2 (.Even stock Vodafone...B171)
I resolve it in my device and now testing... .If some one want it just let me know. maybe i could make a patch.
As a say wifi fix is ready:
But there is no time for flash zips(…).Be patient.
Instractions:
DOWNLOAD FIX ARCHIVE http://www.4shared.com/rar/AF266kS1/..._wifi_FIX.html
(ALL ARCHIVES TESTED FOR VIRUS AND OTHER MALICIOUS AND IS SAFE) A V A S T
You need a good file explorer (I use rootexplorer)
Aprox 10 minutes of time.
-extract zip to sdcard
-TURN OFF WIFI
-open root explorer go to /data/misc/
AND DELETE WIFI FOLDER
1 . FROM EXTRACTED FOLDER
COPY /LIB folder AND copy /paste all (4) files to -- /system/lib/ (and replace existing)
THEN GIVE THEM (4) , PERMISSION RW-R-R each (FROM EXPLORER SELECT PERMISSIONS)
2 .GO TO SYSTEM FOLDER: /SYSTEM/WIFI/ ON YOUR SYSTEM PARTITION AND DELETE ALL FILES/FOLDERS
3 .GO AGAIN TO zip EXTRACTED FOLDER and COPY/PASTE ALL STUFF FROM /WIFI FOLDER To -- /SYSTEM/WIFI/
FINALLY GIVE TO ALL FILES RW-R-R PERMISSION ON /SYSTEM.WIFI/ AND FOR FOLDERS(2) RWXR-XR-X
REBOOT
NOW YOUR WIFI MUST BE PERFECT
(PLS press thanks button to know that works for you also or replay )
Sorry man, does not work on my G510-0010 even flashed a latest build no. stock rom.
I trully don't KNOW how can I Make it much more clear . It is For G510 -0100
Thanks
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda app-developers app
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can you send me the fix file if you have it please. thx
I am Sorry , this file don't exist any longer. (In my archives).
Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app
I solved the problem with this method published on another website:
"
Press these menu options on your phone: Settings > Wi-fi> (Choose your network by tapping on it for a few seconds) > Modify network config
Check "Show advanced options"
Choose IP Settings: "Static"
Enter these details
IP - 192.168.1.253 or 195.168.1.253 (I chose 192.168.1.253)
Gateway - 192.168.1.1 (I chose 192.168.1.1 since that's my router address)
NPL - 24
Netmask - 255.255.255.0 (I could not find this option)
DNS 1 - 8.8.4.4 or 8.8.8.8 (I had the latter by default and let it stay)
DNS 2 - 4.4.4.4
And save.
It just connected in a few milliseconds. "
http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...ing-ip-address-loop-stock-kitkat-4-4-2-a.html
HelP!
Hello Friend, can you please leave the links link? They are fallen and I want to solve the problem
Sometimes we see that play store is saying "can't establish a reliable connection" but all other apps are working well with Internet connection.if you aren't a root user u have to simply restore your phone. But root user need to work with hosts
1. Install "root explorer" on your phone.
2.go to root tab.
3.here you will see a folder "etc".
4.go to "etc" folder.
5.here you will see a file "hosts"
6.change the writing permission from "ro" to "rw".
7.long press your finger on "hosts" file.
8.select "open with text editor".
9.here you will see some or many ip address.
10.now just put a hash symbol(#) before the second ip. Like this #127.0.0.1
11.but if you see some extra text before the second ip like this "#ads_blocked_by_lucky_patcher#". You have to remove this. Then put a # before the second ip.
12.save the edited hosts file.
13.exit from root explorer.
14.reboot your mobile
This tips work must
Thanks to everybody
Sent from my Symphony Xplorer W32 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
You need: ROOT - File Explorers (I Prefer using ES File Explorer) good heart, determination, and Pray First.
after googling the solution for this, i found the tutorials on other sites useless.
i have the situation that i deleted important system apps like android system webview, email, and exchange services.
it was a bit late when i found that those apps are responsible for your browser, messages and other internet dependent apps to run. without this systems apps you cant open your apps and they will automatically force close.
for this to be fixed you need to mount the apk files back to /system/app partition. but other ppl have the problem that their apps wont install. i found that the reason behind this are the permissions and the way you copy/cut things.
for example i have my Email.apk on sd card and cut then paste it to my system/app. u cant do it just like that because the apk will lose its icon and the apk will not install after reboot.
here's how i did it.
Open ES file explorer. configure the root permissions, mount r/w
navigate to where the apk file is then copy it to the root of your internal storage.
next you must rename it to its package name (for example i have "Email.apk" i use the properties option on ES F.Ex to know what is the package name and i got "com.android.email-1.apk"
before you can move this apk file to your /system/app. you must configure the permission of the folder for the app icon to stay
i set the permission folder of /system to rwx r-x r-x
then for /app rwx rwx rwx.
you can now paste your apk to /system/app
after that set the permission of the apk to rw- r-- r--
after that reboot your device. pray. and you will see the app back on your menu. Congrats! ))))))))
(do the same if you have encountered it with .odex files) cheers!
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