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has anyone able to get wired tethering to work on mac?
im using my N1 with cyanogen latest and cant seem to connect
Unable to test on a mac, but it works on windoze and linux fine.
I haven't rooted and I don't have a Mac. But pdanet works great, if cyans comes with something other than pdanet app I recommend giving it a try. It uses usb, its free, and its very simple.
Pdanet is free for http but it's a 14 day trial for https!
only works with wi fi tethering
USB tether is accomplished using an RNDIS driver and later versions of MAC are supposed to support it, dont know if it generally works though
No luck for me
I wasn't able to get USB working on MacBook. WiFi OK, and Bluetooth works also. Have to pair with MacBook while ""Wireless Tether" is running.
I would love to get USB working also.
I just go it working yesterday with TnT Lite 1.03, but it will not work with TnT 2.0. Mega, mega bummer.
It worked fine all day after installing the wifi tether app and tested several times after reboots of the Incredible and the Gtablet.
Same as before I got it working. Does not see the Incredible.
UPDATE:
Installed another version from the wifitether site (Incredible 2.1 version). It connects, but not consistently.
Not sure what the issue is. I do notice that when it does connect a "Wireless Tether - AC disabled" pops up in notifications. If that does not pop up in notifications, no connection.
TnT 2.0 works with my wifi tether on EVO.
Wifi Tether v. 2.0.5-pre11.
I think it has to do with the fact that Android in general has an issue with tethering to devices that broadcast in ad-hoc mode instead of infrastructure mode.
For example, using Wifi Tether for Root Users app from market, my Galaxy S cannot be seen by the G Tablet. Neither can my Hero. Because this app (according to its documentation @ google code) uses ad-hoc mode only. (see here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=11)
But when I use the Samsung built-in "Mobile AP" checkbox (it's in settings on the Galaxy S), it works perfectly; the G Tablet sees the phone and all is well. Because it uses infrastructure mode.
rushless said:
I just go it working yesterday with TnT Lite 1.03, but it will not work with TnT 2.0. Mega, mega bummer.
It worked fine all day after installing the wifi tether app and tested several times after reboots of the Incredible and the Gtablet.
Same as before I got it working. Does not see the Incredible.
UPDATE:
Installed another version from the wifitether site (Incredible 2.1 version). It connects, but not consistently.
Not sure what the issue is. I do notice that when it does connect a "Wireless Tether - AC disabled" pops up in notifications. If that does not pop up in notifications, no connection.
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i'm gonna upgrade to 2.0 tonight. i'll let you know if mine still works.
Check your device specific version of Wifi Tether. Evo has an infrastructure mode.
3pod said:
TnT 2.0 works with my wifi tether on EVO.
Wifi Tether v. 2.0.5-pre11.
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How did u get this to work? I have an evo with the same wifi tether version and it still doesnt work for me.
NiN39Z said:
How did u get this to work? I have an evo with the same wifi tether version and it still doesnt work for me.
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I haven't done anything special. The settings are pretty as is when I installed it.
Have you checked to see if you can connect another device to the Evo first?
Here are my settings:
wifi encryption enabled
changed the passphrase
changed the ssid
Channel is 11
Access Control is enabled
lan = 192.168.1.0/24
let me know if you need any other info.
3pod said:
I haven't done anything special. The settings are pretty as is when I installed it.
Have you checked to see if you can connect another device to the Evo first?
Here are my settings:
wifi encryption enabled
changed the passphrase
changed the ssid
Channel is 11
Access Control is enabled
lan = 192.168.1.0/24
let me know if you need any other info.
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hi
i have the same setting on wifi tether app on my EVO i am able to connect and browse internet but in about 5 - 10 minutes the connections drops. By drops i mean it still shows connected but i am then not able to open any webpage at all. it keeps telling me web page not available.
Do you have the same issue?
This is all about the infrastucture mode. I would recommend trying to find the mobileAP app/mod for your phones. All of the galaxy s phones, even the stock 2.1 roms can be modded to have this mobileAP added, etc... Pretty much any phone that has at least 2.1 I'd look in the relivent xda forum for a mobile ap mod...
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i have the same setting on wifi tether app on my EVO i am able to connect and browse internet but in about 5 - 10 minutes the connections drops. By drops i mean it still shows connected but i am then not able to open any webpage at all. it keeps telling me web page not available.
Do you have the same issue?
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No, I stay connected. It drops sometimes but very rare and far in between.
Trouble Connecting G Tab with Original Motorola Droid
I have tried everything I have read to tether my G Tablet to my original Motorola Droid. So far I have been unsuccessful. I am still running the original firmware with Tap N Tap, but I am also running Launcher Pro. I have rooted both the G Tablet and my Droid. I have tried Barnacle Wifi Tether and Wireless Tether. I also installed Update 2967 that was pushed to my tablet on 22-Nov. Could that have messed me up? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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I have tried everything I have read to tether my G Tablet to my original Motorola Droid. So far I have been unsuccessful. I am still running the original firmware with Tap N Tap, but I am also running Launcher Pro. I have rooted both the G Tablet and my Droid. I have tried Barnacle Wifi Tether and Wireless Tether. I also installed Update 2967 that was pushed to my tablet on 22-Nov. Could that have messed me up? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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have you tried the two independently of one another? meaning, have you made sure the gtab is able to connect to a regular old wifi ap? have you checked other devices tethered to your droid?
I don't think the update would have / should have messed up your gtab's ability to connect to a wifi point.
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have you tried the two independently of one another? meaning, have you made sure the gtab is able to connect to a regular old wifi ap? have you checked other devices tethered to your droid?
I don't think the update would have / should have messed up your gtab's ability to connect to a wifi point.
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My iPod touch works well with Barnacle on my Droid. Also, my G Tablet works well with both my Netgear Wirless G and D-Link Wireless N routers.
UPDATE: I realized last night that my files were not being overwritten with the modified ones, even though I was telling Root Explorer to replace the existing ones. I will delete the old wpa_supplicant.conf file before copying the modified version next time, to see if it makes a difference. Right now I am restoring everything that I had on the GTab little by little after frying my wifi settings last night. I couldn't get it working, so I did a factory reset and lost everything.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Yep. That was my problem. My modified wpa_supplicant.conf file was not replacing the original one. Once I deleted the old one manually, and copied the modified one in its place, it worked. I can now tether to my original Motorola Droid. I am using a program called AdhocAble to switch easily between two different wpa_supplicant.conf files (one for adhoc, and another for infrastructure).
I have an EVO but I get stock on obtaining ip address - any suggestion?
Works flawlessly tethered to my DX.
I have installed pdanet on my BB9000 and have paired it with my gTablet but the tablet says "paired, but not connected." The goal is to share the data plan from the BB with the gTablet when Wi-Fi is not available.
Most of the solutions I have read are PC based (going into screens and settings I do not see on the tablet) or Android based (where the Android device is the phone with data access).
Is there an app that can install on the gTablet that allows for the pair to connect? Has anyone gotten the pairing to work with a Blackberry?
Sounds Familiar
That is the same thing I am trying to do, except my phone is a Samsung Jack (WM 6.5). I can tether my laptop so I know the phone will do it. Has anyone convinced the Tab to do this? I am using Vegan 5.1.1 with Clemsyn's latest kernel.
I hope this is still on subject:
I long to see the day when I can get a bluetooth keyboard to work. Any bluetooth keyboard.
The furthest I get is "Paired but not connected"
gTablet
TNT Lite v4.2.5
Same issue with 3g Slide and 2.1
Pairs just fine, but will not connect. Using PDAnet on the phone. Anyone know a work around? Other than rooting the phone that is? Not sure I am up for that challenge yet. I have TnT Lite 4.2.4 on my tab.
Ok. I had been chasing this for a while for a different reason. I use my Tab as GPS in the truck. Use either ShareGPS (to my DroidX) or an external BT GPS. I then use WiFI tethering to the DroidX for Data. This works fine except for when I get a call (I use a BT headset), the call is very very scratchy for a couple of minutes (interference between the wifi and the BT).
I wanted to use BT for data to eliminate the static on my headset when a call comes in.
I had all but given up on it, but today I ran across this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8236341&postcount=16
I followed his directs of setting up a Gscript script and it works!
Now, for some reason 'Wifi Tethering for Root' will not do BT tethering on my Droid X (will probably work fine for other phones) but PDANet does!
I can now share my GPS signal and Data Signal from my DroidX to the G-Tab and not have any interference on my BT headset when I get a call (yes the data connection drops while on call, but that's a CDMA issue).
I've been trying to get this to connect with my Blackberry since November, and have had no luck at all. I've kind of resigned myself to the fact that it's just not possible with a Blakberry running BOS 5.X.
I do not believe any of the kernels / any of the ROMs support DUN on bluetooth. Which is the primary reason for not connecting. I believe the current crop of kernels / ROMs only support audio, and gps out of the box for Bluetooth , I believe i read in the accessories sub forum that with some app mini bluetooth keyboard is working.
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I do not believe any of the kernels / any of the ROMs support DUN on bluetooth. Which is the primary reason for not connecting. I believe the current crop of kernels / ROMs only support audio, and gps out of the box for Bluetooth , I believe i read in the accessories sub forum that with some app mini bluetooth keyboard is working.
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Please go read the instructions in the link i posted.
I have this working. I am doing bt dun throughvmy Dx
Im on tnt life 4.2.5
paired but not connected
If your BB is from AT&T they have the option turned off you need to tether your gtabelt to the BB.
If you do not have an AT&T BB you need to make a change to the config file on your blackberry desk top manager to activate it.
which code (and where)?
Z-B,
Which set of code did you use from your link, the first one or the second? Also, where do you insert the code?
I am on AT&T, but have already enabled USB tethering for my laptop so my issue should be isolated to the gTablet.
Ok, Here is what I did on mine:
On Phone:
Download PDANet and enable Bluetooth DUN (This should work with Wifi Tether for Root - But doesn't with my DX)
Pair G-Tab and Phone (I did the pairing from the G-Tab)
Download Gscript Lite.
Create a new script (Call it Bt Tether) - I does need SU access (there is a check box for this)
Put this in the script:
Code:
pand --connect <remote BT device hex address>
ifconfig bnep0 down
dhcpcd bnep0
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
Don't know where to find BT HEX address on BB.
Note that this sets your route/connection at the underlying linux level. Android might still think you do not have a connection. I noticed this on a few apps (Voice Search was broken) I was able to browse the web & use Google Nav this way
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Please go read the instructions in the link i posted.
I have this working. I am doing bt dun throughvmy Dx
Im on tnt life 4.2.5
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Not sure but I believe we are saying thing. but that maybe my problem as I never did understand Zaphod!
GPS data, and Audio work, however true data (PAN - personal area network) does not work as far as I have found.
It does if you follow the above steps.
I just tried, followed the instructions, tracked down the bt address of my phone, put it in the script, turned off wifi on the tab, enabled the bt dun on the phone then -- nothing. The script returned the error "stderr: error:SIOCGIFFLAGS (no such device)". What did I do wrong?
Which rom are you on?
Vegan 5.1.1 with Clemsyn's latest kernel.
I am on TNT lite. It is possible that there is a system difference here, but unlikely.
While trying to diagnose this, I used Terminal emulator (or ADB Shell) and entered the commands from the script one at a time.
That should help you figure out which command is failing and we can look into why
Iterrors out at the "ifconfig bnep0 down command"
michaeljwestii said:
Iterrors out at the "ifconfig bnep0 down command"
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I don't know much about the different Kernels. Its quite possible that some of the networking changes in Clemsyn's kernel changes the name of the BT adapter? Maybe it alters BT in other ways? I would suggest asking in his kernel thread.
Thanks I'll do that.
trying to share my HTC heros connection with my transformer but it isn't working. Neither bluetooth or wifi.
Running 2.1 by the way.
Another option is if someone gives me a guide to set up internet sharing from windows 7, which I cannot find for the life of me.
no one? ):
Google bridge connections on win 7. I'm not telling you how to do it. You have to do some of the work yourself
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
blader3759 said:
Google bridge connections on win 7. I'm not telling you how to do it. You have to do some of the work yourself
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googled that before, I can find PC to PC and mostly for windows XP, but nothing on how to create a bluetooth bridge to the transformer ):
Your hero is rooted right? Mine tethers over Bluetooth fine using 'wireless tether for root users'.
Running rooted 2.3.3 on the hero, the updated transformer cant see airshare adhoc network. Wirelessteather also failed in the same way.
Wirelessteather does work with bluetooth.
seshmaru said:
trying to share my HTC heros connection with my transformer but it isn't working. Neither bluetooth or wifi.
Running 2.1 by the way.
Another option is if someone gives me a guide to set up internet sharing from windows 7, which I cannot find for the life of me.
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can you tether your hero to your laptop? does your phone's wifi hotspot work? it is disabled from some carriers
wifi hotspot doesnt work but, I've flashed froydvillain (2.2) and gonna give bluetooth tether a try. And nice to see some hero users in here.
seshmaru said:
trying to share my HTC heros connection with my transformer but it isn't working. Neither bluetooth or wifi.
Running 2.1 by the way.
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Did you have any success in the end?
My Transformer's just arrived, and I'd like to tether to my rooted Hero, but can't figure it out.
If I choose WiFi mode, the Transformer can't see the Hero in the list of WiFi networks.
If I choose Bluetooth mode, I can pair the devices, but then what? How to I create the network connection? In Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Tethering & portable hotspot I turned on Bluetooth tethering, but it's not clear to me if that's to allow the Transformer to be the hotspot (i.e. server instead of client).
(Running VillainROM v13 on my Hero)
This has been a problem for many of us....it has been discussed in a few other threads also. Honeycomb (by default) won't connect to adhoc wifi networks.
I will donate to anyone who can create a hassle-free turnkey solution for this. Many of us have Android phones that are rooted, so a solution would benefit many. And I am using a Tilt 2, whose Android ROMs do not support BT. So this tethering solution needs to support wifi.
Sent from my Tilt 2 using XDA App
case0 said:
Your hero is rooted right? Mine tethers over Bluetooth fine using 'wireless tether for root users'.
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I'm also using wireless teather, only I am feathering it via wifi. It works fine.
Success!
I reverted my Hero to the previous ROM I was using, FroydVillain 1.7.2, and now I have Bluetooth tethering working.
Once the devices are paired, on the Transformer screen in the Bluetooth settings, where the Hero shows up, there's a spanner/wrench icon - when I clicked that I got the option to tether to it - this option didn't show up when I was using VillainRom v13.
I may try going back to VillainRom to see if it was something unconnected, such as rebooting the phone, which made the difference.
UPDATE: I went back to VillainRom v13 (Android 2.1) and it still failed to tether with Bluetooth. An Android 2.1 vs Android 2.2 issue, perhaps?
Can anyone else with a 2.1/eclair and 2.2/froyo device confirm this?
Have the same problem CM7(2.3.3)
WiFi or Bluetooth doesn't work.
I don't think we should see the "problem" as our phones. The issue is that Honeycomb (whether on the Transformer or Xoom or whatever) does not recognize ad hoc wifi connections. If that is addressed, this will be solved for everyone.
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Did you have any success in the end?
My Transformer's just arrived, and I'd like to tether to my rooted Hero, but can't figure it out.
If I choose WiFi mode, the Transformer can't see the Hero in the list of WiFi networks.
If I choose Bluetooth mode, I can pair the devices, but then what? How to I create the network connection? In Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Tethering & portable hotspot I turned on Bluetooth tethering, but it's not clear to me if that's to allow the Transformer to be the hotspot (i.e. server instead of client).
(Running VillainROM v13 on my Hero)
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Here is what I did:
1. Disabled the WiFi on Transformer.
2. Enable WiFi-Tether on Phone (with Bluetooth and check the discoverable option in the settings before you start tethering).
3. Enable Bluetooth on Transformer and scan for devices. (If you already have it, unpair it first).
4. Pair with your phone.
5. Press the Wrench icon beside the phone (that says paired but not connected) on Transformer.
6. You will find a new option called Tethering. Press it and you're done.
Agagin, that's what I did and it worked for me perfectly. I have CM7 on my phone.
By the way, this exact method didn't work on my wife's Sprint LG Optimus S. Tried everything, but no way...
Hope this helps...
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Here is what I did:
1. Disabled the WiFi on Transformer.
2. Enable WiFi-Tether on Phone (with Bluetooth and check the discoverable option in the settings before you start tethering).
3. Enable Bluetooth on Transformer and scan for devices. (If you already have it, unpair it first).
4. Pair with your phone.
5. Press the Wrench icon beside the phone (that says paired but not connected) on Transformer.
6. You will find a new option called Tethering. Press it and you're done.
Agagin, that's what I did and it worked for me perfectly. I have CM7 on my phone.
By the way, this exact method didn't work on my wife's Sprint LG Optimus S. Tried everything, but no way...
Hope this helps...
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I guess Bluetooth is better than nothing, but supposedly there is a hack to get a Xoom to work with ad-hoc, so must be a way to get our Transformers to work with it as well. Guess we just need to play the waiting game. Cant wait to see what options we have in another month. I have the HTC Hero with CM7 and the Transformer, same issues with no tethering, though since im not a bluetooth fan, I really havent tried it yet. Wifi tether works fine with my ubuntu/windows laptops though.
How about USB tethering? Is that an option with our phones and the transformer?
MACscr said:
I guess Bluetooth is better than nothing, but supposedly there is a hack to get a Xoom to work with ad-hoc, so must be a way to get our Transformers to work with it as well. Guess we just need to play the waiting game. Cant wait to see what options we have in another month. I have the HTC Hero with CM7 and the Transformer, same issues with no tethering, though since im not a bluetooth fan, I really havent tried it yet. Wifi tether works fine with my ubuntu/windows laptops though.
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Ad hoc tether is an issue for droid and lots of info can be found on the net and xda.
I have got a hero running villain rom v13 and can run wifi tether with a modified wpa_supplicant file.
See this post
Download the modded wpa_supplicant file, copy to /system/bin, set the permissions as shown and you can then see and tether to your ad hoc hero - dont forget to backup the original file(rename by adding .bak to file and copy to your sd card)
Obviously you need root.
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Can anyone else with a 2.1/eclair and 2.2/froyo device confirm this?
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Bluetooth tethering works fine for me using HTC Hero GSM, Wireless tether for root app, rooted using Android 2.2.1, CM6.2 based Elelinux Speedmachine V3. My TF is UK/WW version 8.2.3.13, bluetooth V6.1.2.
Confirmed Ad-hoc wifi doesn't work.
My bluetooth doesn't seem entirely functional on my Charge after the ED2 + CWM flash, it will pair with my pc but can't find any drivers for it (i use my bluetooth for a few things, i know i have everything up to date) but i CAN connect a headset to it
I have a Transformer and it seems bluetooth tether is the only way to share my connection with it D:
I've also checked my transformer it connects to everything no problem
Mainly has anyone else tried the wireless tether for root via bluetooth and it worked/didn't work?
The wifi part of the app works perfect with my laptop but when i switch it to bluetooth it just says my phone is in an unknown state and asks me to reboot.