Hi,
First post, please gimme a break if I miss one the rules.
I just picked up a xoom 2 wifi yesterday, which I rooted in order to get support for ad-hoc wireless connections by replacing /system/bin/wpa_supplicant, as detailed e.g. here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
I used the 0.6.10 version, but adb logcat shows
Code:
E/wpa_supplicant (940): Unsupported driver 'tiwlan0'.
and I, being a n00b, did not backup the original version, so I'd like to ask two things
- Has anyone succeeded in using ad-hoc on the XOOM 2 ?
- Can anyone provide an original/stock /system/bin/wpa_supplicant ?
Thanks for any help!
I haven't tried this before but here is the stock file which you have requested:
http://db.tt/AkilIRzX
This works, thank you very much.
Try using the supplicant from our old Tiamat rom builds. I'm pretty sure it was patched for adhoc for bcm4329 drivers.
Can I place a link to my guide how to enable adhoc on XOOM2?
Let me know if it is out of XDA procedures.
I just got adhoc workin. See as follows
xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-2-development/16732-xoom2-adhoc-mode-enable.html
Hello everybody!
I have managed to change the Wi-Fi MAC address of my device and now I share this technique with you. With this method, you can change your address permanently!
What is a MAC address?
A Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces for communications on the physical network segment. It may also be known as a burned-in address, an Ethernet hardware address (EHA), hardware address or physical address. (Source: Wikipedia)
Why would somebody change his/her MAC address?
- To access the internet where it is restricted to particular addresses.
- To hide his/her illegal activity. (Though this is not effective enough since the Android system sends product information and a lot of other things to the Google servers and I'm sure that previous IP addresses could be searched for if somebody does something really nasty.)
Is it legal to change the MAC address?
As far as I know, it is. However, I firmly discourage you on doing anything illegal with changed/unchanged MAC.
Let's do it!
What do you need?
- A rooted device.
- A kernel with MAC address changing support. (I include my ICS kernel (version 3.1.10) for those who want to try it out and the method of implementing it into other custom kernels.)
- A file manager that can explore the root filesystem.
How does this exactly work?
Normally, the Wi-Fi driver gets the MAC address from the built-in chip then it writes the address to '/efs/wifi/.mac.info' and '/data/.mac.info'. This is the original burned-in address. This cannot be changed with software modifications, but only by soldering off the chip from the motherboard and rewriting its contents. Our Wi-Fi device is a Broadcom BCM4330. It has very good built-in features and the open source driver can be found in our kernel sources.
There are two different options in the driver (READ_MACADDR and RDWR_MACADDR (actually, there is a WRITE_MACADDR option too, which stands for creating the two files I have mentioned before)), which enable us changing the address. I tested both and found READ_MACADDR better. By enabling it in the kernel, you get some options regarding MAC changing.
Before you change your MAC address in any way, turn off Wi-Fi! I recommend writing down your original address somewhere (just to be extra secured). You can always return to your original one using the second method (read further) or by flashing a kernel that doesn't have the patch.
- If you flash a patched kernel and delete the '/efs/wifi/.mac.info' file, the driver will generate (!!) a custom MAC address based on some predefined rules (The first 24 bits are common in all generated addresses.).
- Of course you can set your own custom MAC address. Do this by editing the '/efs/wifi/.mac.info' file with a file manager. If you change it to an incorrect address, the system will automatically use the original (burned-in) MAC.
For kernel developers who want to enable this:
Find '#define WRITE_MACADDR' after '#ifdef CONFIG_MACH_N1' in 'drivers/net/wireless/bcmdhd/src/dhd/sys/dhd_sec_feature.h' and insert '#define READ_MACADDR' after that line. This is for ICS kernels (version 3.1.10), but the patch must work on GB ones too. You just have to insert the define somewhere else (I didn't look into this.).
(I count on you guys in implementing this! )
I attach my prebuilt (secure, MMC_ERASE_CAP disabled) kernel for trying out this feature. It is an ICS kernel (version 3.1.10).
Every custom modification to devices have risks. Use this at your own risk!
Have fun and enjoy!
Thanks!
Just tried patching the kernel, it works! So, this feature will be included in my next kernel.
Before flashing the patched kernel, when I turn off wifi, delete .mac.info file, re-enable wifi, the MAC address is not changed.
However, after flashing the patched kernel, after I turn off wifi, delete .mac.info file and re-enable wifi, the MAC address is changed!
Thanks very much for the useful guideline from Adam77Root :good:
Hey bro can u explain this in a more simpler manner...I'm a newbie here and i need this! bcuz my brother alwayz blocks my wifi mac address so i cannot access wifi. I hav a rooted Samsung galaxy ace s5830 using cm 10.1 rc4......thanks in advance!:good:
Abuzzz said:
Hey bro can u explain this in a more simpler manner...I'm a newbie here and i need this! bcuz my brother alwayz blocks my wifi mac address so i cannot access wifi. I hav a rooted Samsung galaxy ace s5830 using cm 10.1 rc4......thanks in advance!:good:
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If kernel supports only we change the WIFI MAC Address, we can not use it on all the kernels...
Hello,
Is it possible on Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 ?
thanks
miradorid said:
Hello,
Is it possible on Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 ?
thanks
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Just have taken a look into your kernel sources and it seems it is.
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37299543
Somebody will surely compile a kernel for you.
thanks ! I hope anyone will do this
Is it possible to port this to nexus 7 wifi edition with Dirty Aokp rom?
I already have this on my r with cm10.1 kernel
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Deadfreak said:
Is it possible to port this to nexus 7 wifi edition with Dirty Aokp rom?
I already have this on my r with cm10.1 kernel
Sent from my GT-I9103 using Tapatalk 2
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I have looked into the sources of your Wi-Fi driver (the same BCMDHD) and it seems it doesn't support it. Maybe this is a Samsung-only feature.
any suggestion...?
mj.vikram said:
If kernel supports only we change the WIFI MAC Address, we can not use it on all the kernels...
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Can you suggest me a ROM with the suitable kernel to change the mac address of my Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 please?? It would be of great help...
Abuzzz said:
Can you suggest me a ROM with the suitable kernel to change the mac address of my Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 please?? It would be of great help...
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I think your best bet would be the galaxy ace forums. You could search if there's an existing kernel with this functionality or else you could direct one of the kernel developers there to have a look at this thread.
I'm a beginner, plz explain in detail such that I can do it.
I'm using Karbonn A11(rooted).
I need to change my Wi Fi mac address because my network administrator blocked my device mac address.
yo be able to connect to wi fi I need to change my wi fi MAC address...
plzz help me..
plzzz
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I'm using Karbonn A11(rooted).
I need to change my Wi Fi mac address because my network administrator blocked my device mac address.
yo be able to connect to wi fi I need to change my wi fi MAC address...
plzz help me..
plzzz
You need a kernel that supports it.
BTW: Why on earth is this thread in the Q&A??
Adam77Root said:
You need a kernel that supports it.
BTW: Why on earth is this thread in the Q&A??
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OK then asked mod to move this one to General Forum.
hmm, good idea . but not for all mobiles, I think.
not working for N7100.
thanks anyway.
CracKey said:
hmm, good idea . but not for all mobiles, I think.
not working for N7100.
thanks anyway.
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If you didn't say, I would have tried it out on my refrigerator.
...not on my refrigerator, but on my U8860
Adam77Root said:
If you didn't say, I would have tried it out on my refrigerator.
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Hello experts,
since a long time I'm trying to fix my mutating MAC on a Huawei U8860 (so called Honor).
Your Thread gives me new hope. Atm I'm running a custom rom (baidu v.5, ROM 43) on my device.
Do you think, it's possible to insert the phrase into the kernel-source to make the MAC fix again? The wlan-chip is nearly the same as in your tested device (bcm4329).
What else do I have to patch? Is it necessary to write the MAC (seen on the label under battery) into any config-file?
I apprecheate your help - thanx for reading...
Works on Samsung S4 mini with CM 11, however I need to reboot after changing .mac.cob even when deleting .mac.info (which does not automaticly returns), as turning off/on WiFi isn't enough.
I guess the READ_MACADDR option is missing, and at one point I'd like to make my own CM modification. Or is there a more simple solution?
I'm new here..
I have rooted my galaxy note 2 gt-N7100
I want to change my mac address to another one that i want
Can you tell me how can I do it?
Hi,
Just over a year ago, I asked you a solution for my Galaxy S2, and you found me a solution thanks to this post on the Galaxy S2 forum.
Is there a similar kernel for Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 ?
Guys I m not able to run openvpn.
I installed tun.ko installer for tun.ko and openvpn settings and openvpn software and
I have all the perquisites installed on my galaxy fit.
but whenever I try to connect to any Vpn it makes my phones to reboot.
Even droidvpn and other Vpn softwares are also behaving in the same manner.
I m on Official Cyanogen Mod nightly guys give your suggestions.
Replace your kernel. Search the forum for alternatives.
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Replace your kernel. Search the forum for alternatives.
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does this mean I'll have to move on any other rom or just flash any other kernal.
and can u suugest me which kernel would do the job.I don't want to leave CM coz I really love CM 7.2.
Guys I m not able to run openvpn.
I installed tun.ko installer for tun.ko and openvpn settings and openvpn software and
I have all the perquisites installed on my galaxy fit.
but whenever I try to connect to any Vpn it makes my phones to reboot.
Even droidvpn and other Vpn softwares are also behaving in the same manner.
I m on Official Cyanogen Mod nightly guys give your suggestions.
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Earlier I had that problem now I installed This squadzone kernel found on this thread.
Now the problem of reboot has been solved and I was able to connect droid vpn.
but now I m facing some problems like after getting connected with droidvpn Stock browser and other browser like opera are not working but on playstore internet is working just fine.
And when trying to connect with openvpn it don't connect as soon as it gets to assign the IP openvpn drops the conection without any warning although now the problem of reboot has been solved.
guys now I m totally confused what to do. help me
Hi all!
I'm trying to connect to the tor network with my SGR.
I was reading something about this in xda, but for the SGR didn´t find anything.
In the orbot official page, ( https://www.torproject.org/docs/android.html.en ) sais that with this app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.torproject.android ) we can get access to the tor network.
We need a rooted phone, and a rom (in the page names the CyanogenMod rom ) that supports iptables.
Well, now I'm running the lastest version of Adam's CM 10.1 (4.2.2) and the app works (it says that I get connection to the tor network) But the router to this network fails. I can't use any internet connection.
I try to find something in other XDA forums (in SII forum there is something... but I didn't find my error, and nothing about it) but I only find that in Jelly roms, is needed a fix for work. I try it, but not working....
My question is. Is there anyone using this app? And if someone knows about it... please can help me?
Thanks to everybody!!
(sorry for my english...)
I used Orbot on GB and it worked like a charm. Just like SSHTunnel did. Since ICS, SSHTunnel is broken (I was sad to see this and had to find out how MAC address changing works. ), even in CM. Maybe this issue is related to that.
Thanks Adam for your answer.
With Orbot App I can use whatsapp and the Orweb browser only. But all other apps can't use the tor network.
Probably Adam you're right about the ICS problem with tunneling is rellated with this problema
Thanks!!!
Hi All
Anyone with the P5110 running PPPWidget with Cyanogen 10.1 ?
Is this just a config of the APN details? Its on T-Mobile uk
APN - general.t-mobile.uk
USERANME - user
Password - mms
any help or guidance much appreciated!
UPDATE: Ok so it looks like after a reboot and another attempt this IS actually a lack of drivers problem. Can anyone suggest a Jelly Bean Rooted Rom that will work with PPPWidget or simply have the APN/Mobile network settings so that I can get this working Please
Many Thanks
jason
Here are some useful links read through and they will sure to help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513490
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894999
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795591
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Hi
thanks will check out the links. From Josh - PPP Widget creator - and rereading his forum in day light it is clear that he does not tackle custom roms, obviously there are too many when you stop to think about it.
so two options seem open to me -
1 get these files for the rom "ppp_async", "option" and "cdc_acm"
2 go to stock ROM that PPP have already got working
Will read the links and see if they help clear up which direction to head in.
Jarope
NEXT kernel has option, ppp_async, and usb_wwan kernel modules. Is cdc_acm really necessary?
Any suggestions on how to install this on my archos g9 101 withi this rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104491&highlight=wlan
pppwidget is installed but when i connect my usb-ethernet device it comes no driver.
on another rom it worked perfectly...