I'm a student at the University of Texas and I'm trying out these custom Touchwiz roms on my Samsung galaxy s4 sprint variant. I'm enjoying them a lot however I'm unable to connect to my university's wifi with these roms. If someone can please find a universal fix to this issue I will donate and support you.
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Not interested in your money, thanks. I'm guessing you need to install a certificate, which is usually provided by an open network - have you tried to contact your university's IT department?
GermainZ said:
Not interested in your money, thanks. I'm guessing you need to install a certificate, which is usually provided by an open network - have you tried to contact your university's IT department?
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Yeah I actually tried to install the certificate, but I don't know how. http://www.utexas.edu/its/help/network/1077 I will contact my University's IT department and get things situated. Thank You.
GermainZ said:
Not interested in your money, thanks. I'm guessing you need to install a certificate, which is usually provided by an open network - have you tried to contact your university's IT department?
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I contacted my University's IT department and they didn't know how to install a certificate on a mobile device. By any chance do you know how to?
Nick123194 said:
I contacted my University's IT department and they didn't know how to install a certificate on a mobile device. By any chance do you know how to?
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For my university, it was provided after you login (using your university credentials) to a page you could access from the "guest" Wi-Fi network. I'd try connecting to that (I can see one in the screenshots) then navigating to any page - you should be redirected to the login page.
Once you're there, you'll hopefully see instructions. If I remember correctly, though, it's very simple: you just need to click the link to the CA and it'll ask you if you want it installed (if that doesn't work I think you can download it to your SD card then go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Menu > Advanced > Install certificates.)
I didn't see anything about proxies in your university's help pages, so I'm guessing you don't need to configure a proxy to be able to connect correctly? You'll need to ask a friend who's got a successful connection or the IT department for that.
PS. One of the help pages says this:
"In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities list, select Thawte Premium Server CA."
This is probably included already, but may be disabled in your system. Go to System Settings > Security > Trusted Credentials and make sure it's there and enabled.
I tried to install the thawte premium certificate and it failed. It was already pre installed on my phone. I used the android certificate install application because when I tried to install it through the setting it wasn't able to find it.
Originally Posted by Ali1353 View Post
I was doing some research on the WiFi issue , one guy said he was able to get connected using a 4.3 custom ROM and this is what he did:
"WPA2-Enterprise: PAP not shown in phase 2 auth spinner"
"I have found a way to make it connect - at least it worked for me! You have to select the network from the list but while it's trying to connect, you have to long press on the network and select modify to bring up the settings window. Then just enter your settings, set the key management"
Also the second guy used API 18
connect to EAP WIFI with API 18 (JellyBean 4.3).
Log.d( "WiFi", "adding network via Android Enterprise Config with SSID: " + ssid );
WifiEnterpriseConfig enterpriseConfig = new WifiEnterpriseConfig();
wifiConfig = new WifiConfiguration();
wifiConfig.SSID = ssid;
enterpriseConfig.setIdentity(userName);
enterpriseConfig.setPassword(passWord);
enterpriseConfig.setEapMethod(WifiEnterpriseConfig .Eap.PEAP);
wifiConfig.enterpriseConfig = enterpriseConfig;
Log.i("WIFI", "My wifi"+ wifiConfig.status);
networkId = wfm.addNetwork(wifiConfig);
wfm.enableNetwork(networkId, true); // this initiates the connection
WifiEnterpriseConfig enterpriseConfig = new WifiEnterpriseConfig();
wifiConfig = new WifiConfiguration();
wifiConfig.SSID = ssid;
wifiConfig.allowedKeyManagement.set(KeyMgmt.WPA_EA P);
wifiConfig.allowedKeyManagement.set(KeyMgmt.IEEE80 21X);
enterpriseConfig.setIdentity(userName);
enterpriseConfig.setPassword(passWord);
enterpriseConfig.setEapMethod(WifiEnterpriseConfig .Eap.PEAP);
wifiConfig.enterpriseConfig = enterpriseConfig;
@GermainZ do you know how to configure API 18?
GermainZ said:
For my university, it was provided after you login (using your university credentials) to a page you could access from the "guest" Wi-Fi network. I'd try connecting to that (I can see one in the screenshots) then navigating to any page - you should be redirected to the login page.
Once you're there, you'll hopefully see instructions. If I remember correctly, though, it's very simple: you just need to click the link to the CA and it'll ask you if you want it installed (if that doesn't work I think you can download it to your SD card then go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Menu > Advanced > Install certificates.)
I didn't see anything about proxies in your university's help pages, so I'm guessing you don't need to configure a proxy to be able to connect correctly? You'll need to ask a friend who's got a successful connection or the IT department for that.
PS. One of the help pages says this:
"In the Trusted Root Certification Authorities list, select Thawte Premium Server CA."
This is probably included already, but may be disabled in your system. Go to System Settings > Security > Trusted Credentials and make sure it's there and enabled.
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There are two other solutions that I've yet to try. I was wondering if you could guide me through those methods. I tagged you in the threads.
Nick123194 said:
I tried to install the thawte premium certificate and it failed. It was already pre installed on my phone. I used the android certificate install application because when I tried to install it through the setting it wasn't able to find it.
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No idea then. Just to make sure, you're not connecting at all? Or are you connecting successfully but can't browse the internet? In that case, are you sure you shouldn't be using a proxy?
Nick123194 said:
@GermainZ do you know how to configure API 18?
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You'd use that if you want to program an app yourself.
GermainZ said:
No idea then. Just to make sure, you're not connecting at all? Or are you connecting successfully but can't browse the internet? In that case, are you sure you shouldn't be using a proxy?
You'd use that if you want to program an app yourself.
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I'm not connected at all. What it will do is it will scan, search for ips, try to connect, and then recycle.
Related
I am new to using IRC, and tried to get onto freenode using the AndroIRC app, but it requires me to identify using SASL. Anyone know how to do this? I have entered a nickname, an alternate nickname, and a password, I just don't know how your supposed to use them...
AndChat has SASL support.
thanks man, I'll take a look at it.
Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile networks > Access point names. Select AT&T US instead of AT&T US HSDPA. And IRC will work.
Erm, just noticed you're on Tmo. You might want to play around in there and see if there is a similar type setting.
hii guys...finally....share your laptop's internet successfully and instantly
1)without ROOTING the device.
2)without installing the software.
3)works for not only android devices but for any!!
Use "mhotspot"--the best effortless way...without installing the software..turn your laptop into a router...
www.mhotspot.com/1
PS: this is a FREEWARE,lets rock it
Pretty cool! Will give it a shot.
moises93 said:
Pretty cool! Will give it a shot.
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tanq soo much dude
I use virtual router for windows 7! Works a treat!
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Question, is it ad-supported or monitor internet traffic in any way?
dude..if u use virtual router...then u should alsoo know abt the "virtual router could not be started"
this is really one of the scarest pblm.. coz jus type in the google and see the intensity of the problem!!
BTW
it is not ad-supported and doesnot collect any user stats
the best part i can recommend is that,NO NEED TO INSTALL IT
soo that al the major issues can be avoided
u will share the network via build in service which is present @W7.... nothing new...
tryng the simplst way is better i think dude...i apolozise if i was wrng
mvmsk said:
hii guys...finally....share your laptop's internet successfully and instantly
1)without ROOTING the device.
2)without installing the software.
3)works for not only android devices but for any!!
Use "mhotspot"--the best effortless way...without installing the software..turn your laptop into a router...
www.mhotspot.com
PS: this is a FREEWARE,lets rock it
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I would rock it if it weren't just for Windows. Linux FTW
sry dude...its only for windows
Two friendly suggestions and a question:
1) Produce a more "professional" and well-made tutorial video. For example, choose more "neutral" music and you might want to consider using voice narration instead of text.
2) For the "Setup Hotspot" function, if possible you should move to a GUI like in Virtual Router Manager instead of the current command prompt text interface. It looks and feels so 1980s.
3) What is the security encryption method used by this app? Hopefully WPA2
I use this open source app for the same (For windows 7+)
http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/
I occassionally have to stop/start the service but otherwise it works fine.
c00ller said:
Two friendly suggestions and a question:
1) Produce a more "professional" and well-made tutorial video. For example, choose more "neutral" music and you might want to consider using voice narration instead of text.
2) For the "Setup Hotspot" function, if possible you should move to a GUI like in Virtual Router Manager instead of the current command prompt text interface. It looks and feels so 1980s.
3) What is the security encryption method used by this app? Hopefully WPA2
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tanqq for the suggestions dude...
1)yes for sure dude...i'll be on it.
2)okok dude...it will be changed in the next version,actully planed of doinn that
3) yes its wpa2 encryption
britoso said:
I use this open source app for the same (For windows 7+)
http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/
I occassionally have to stop/start the service but otherwise it works fine.
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yes dude..but jus check just in google...what all are the drawbacks
my laptop connection is on LAN with a proxy. cant seem to get my phone to get into the internet even though it is connected to the hotspot
mar90 said:
my laptop connection is on LAN with a proxy. cant seem to get my phone to get into the internet even though it is connected to the hotspot
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dude...if u r conected via proxy,then
in your mobile...goto
settings/wireless and networks/wifi settings/
and go to advanced settings
there u will find a proxy column...jus enter your proxy and save it...thats it...u can use the internet now..
yes.still not connected.probably my university blocking the network sharing
yeah.That might be reason.
But once you restart the system and and disable/enable the wifi and also the sharing.
Try to adjust the LAN settings too.
It might work! why dont you give a try?
Hi,
mHotSpot works without problems, many thanks.
with friendly greet
starbase64
starbase64 said:
Hi,
mHotSpot works without problems, many thanks.
with friendly greet
starbase64
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Thankyou very much
Hi,
Would appreciate your help >
I've got a GT-P6211, so the Plus model without 3G.
Is it possible to configure a fixed DNS (for instance Google Public DNS), so that when using public Wifi Hotspots this DNS is the default nameserver when surfing the Internet, instead of the DNS offered by the Hotspot ??
BTW, I found this app in Google Play called 'Set DNS': any experience with this ??
THANKS,
V.
Vronsky said:
Hi,
Would appreciate your help >
I've got a GT-P6211, so the Plus model without 3G.
Is it possible to configure a fixed DNS (for instance Google Public DNS), so that when using public Wifi Hotspots this DNS is the default nameserver when surfing the Internet, instead of the DNS offered by the Hotspot ??
BTW, I found this app in Google Play called 'Set DNS': any experience with this ??
THANKS,
V.
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Just some suggestions...
In Settings> Wi-Fi
After you are connected to an access point, long press the name of the access point and select Modify network config. Check Show advanced options and you can switch IP Settings from DHCP to Static. There you can set DNS.
You could also try adding the following to the bottom of your build.prop
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4
Excuse my ignorance, but what is/where can I find build.prop
Unit isn't rooted, hardly possible either I believe.
THANKS,
V.
k_t_b said:
Just some suggestions...
In Settings> Wi-Fi
After you are connected to an access point, long press the name of the access point and select Modify network config. Check Show advanced options and you can switch IP Settings from DHCP to Static. There you can set DNS.
You could also try adding the following to the bottom of your build.prop
net.dns1=8.8.8.8
net.dns2=8.8.4.4
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Vronsky said:
Excuse my ignorance, but what is/where can I find build.prop
Unit isn't rooted, hardly possible either I believe.
THANKS,
V.
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Well, you need to have root access. I don't understand why that wouldn't be possible.
The build.prop file is located at /system/build.prop and you will not be able to edit files in /system without root access.
Vronsky said:
Hi,
Would appreciate your help >
I've got a GT-P6211, so the Plus model without 3G.
Is it possible to configure a fixed DNS (for instance Google Public DNS), so that when using public Wifi Hotspots this DNS is the default nameserver when surfing the Internet, instead of the DNS offered by the Hotspot ??
BTW, I found this app in Google Play called 'Set DNS': any experience with this ??
THANKS,
V.
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Not if the wireless AP you are trying to use has anyone knowledgeable about setting it up. Its firewall should prevent you from bypassing the DNS and only allow you to use the DNS it is setup for. Why would you want to do this? I can only imagine ....
DigitalMD said:
Not if the wireless AP you are trying to use has anyone knowledgeable about setting it up. Its firewall should prevent you from bypassing the DNS and only allow you to use the DNS it is setup for. Why would you want to do this? I can only imagine ....
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... ever seen the search history of a 14-year old teenager ??
Many thanks.
Even if I knew how to root the device, I understand rooting involves serious risks, hope to find some solution without this.
Best Regards,
V.
k_t_b said:
Well, you need to have root access. I don't understand why that wouldn't be possible.
The build.prop file is located at /system/build.prop and you will not be able to edit files in /system without root access.
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"Share files over wifi" (ShareBox) it's a new free tool app aimed to easily share files over wifi through web browser
When using ShareBox, you will not have anymore let friends and relatives take your device to show them your photos or videos. They will see them through their own device, be it android, iphone, windows, blackberry or linux, through their web browsers. And they will only see what you want to show in a quick, comfortable way and simultaneously!
As other devices begin to connect you will immediately know what they are watching through the informative Sharebox log list.
Get it at Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.b6dev.sharebox
Features that makes this app special:
Share the files through browser, so you can get them from any device that has a web browser be it android, iphone, ipad, windows, blackberry or linux.
Only shares and shows the files previously selected.
May be used with wifi networks, own wifi hotspot and also on phone 3g connections.
When ShareBox server is on, you are presented with a URL link to see what others are going to see.
As other devices begin to connect you will know what they are watching through the log list.
Very useful for photo shows as it presented by default as gallery, but also has a list mode that may be more suitable for other kind of files.
Go and try it!
Anyone to provide feedback or suggestions for this application, please?
Came here cause I saw the app in the XDA portal, seems simple enough and ultra handy for the people who really struggle to send files. :good:
I also saw this on the XDA portal. Looks like a great idea; I have to try it out.
A few questions:
1) How do you connect over data (e.g. 3g)?
EDIT: I see the server status page has a WAN IP as well. Do we need to do any port forwarding or anything like that?
2) Can you download the files as well, or just view them?
3) Is there a way to add whole folders?
Hmm I like the concept !
(Not yet tried app - wishing you had a direct download link to fileshare service along with G-Store link)
Here's what I would like to be able to do and hoping your app can handle it.
Share a folder, then view / download those files through the browser.
Guessing http //device.ip/share
adambrown said:
I also saw this on the XDA portal. Looks like a great idea; I have to try it out.
A few questions:
1) How do you connect over data (e.g. 3g)?
EDIT: I see the server status page has a WAN IP as well. Do we need to do any port forwarding or anything like that?
2) Can you download the files as well, or just view them?
3) Is there a way to add whole folders?
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Portforwarding is common for any server, u might need to do it if connect to a router
I think u can start the server on mobile network directly
Sorry for my bad English...
Sent from my HTC Desire 200 using XDA Premium 4 Mobile app
Yeah I managed to download the app, with VPN & G'Play..
Nope, I cant add a whole folder.
Every-time I attempt to look at settings *CRASH*
I added a screenshot to share, it shows in PC browser as link, but wont download /open
Looking at path tells me why
http 192.168.1.133:4321/shbx_uri/ictures/Screenshots/Screenshot_2014-10-27-14-17-01.png
'ictures' ? Really
I would rather use port 80 or 8080..
hence why I 'try' open settings, after tapping settings, about 6 seconds later. *CRASH*
The app works perfectly on my Oneplus One, it does exaclty what it says and it saved me from a lot of trouble.
Thanks!
Nice idea and works.
maybe add themes for the Web interface.
let me know if u need any help with that.
adambrown said:
I also saw this on the XDA portal. Looks like a great idea; I have to try it out.
A few questions:
1) How do you connect over data (e.g. 3g)?
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The connection is made through ip sockets, so you may connect not only through wifi but also through all ip addresses your mobile may has, at the time you turn on your ShareBox
adambrown said:
EDIT: I see the server status page has a WAN IP as well. Do we need to do any port forwarding or anything like that?
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There is no need to do any port forwarding
adambrown said:
2) Can you download the files as well, or just view them?
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Yes of course! If you do it from your mobile web browser keep your finger pressed over the target file till the contextual menu shows up. If done through computer browser use your secondary mouse button. Easy!
adambrown said:
3) Is there a way to add whole folders?
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Adding whole folders may be done through workarounds (using third party file managers or file compression) but is not yet "officially" supported
Oxyandy said:
Yeah I managed to download the app, with VPN & G'Play..
Nope, I cant add a whole folder.
Every-time I attempt to look at settings *CRASH*
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Please provide all the information you may recopile from the crashes you may have through PM or/and also through google android error reporting, so more information may be received and solution may be provided ASAP. Thanks!.
Oxyandy said:
I added a screenshot to share, it shows in PC browser as link, but wont download /open
Looking at path tells me why
http 192.168.1.133:4321/shbx_uri/ictures/Screenshots/Screenshot_2014-10-27-14-17-01.png
'ictures' ? Really
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Could not reproduce your error, sorry!. Certainly the uri is composed based on system path folders names, so don't know why it appears that way
Oxyandy said:
I would rather use port 80 or 8080..
hence why I 'try' open settings, after tapping settings, about 6 seconds later. *CRASH*
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Yes, you may change the port used through settings menu, but restriction to use ports below 1024 is keeped. As stated before, please report your crashes with as much information as possible.
Thanks!
droidev1 said:
Please provide all the information you may recopile from the crashes you may have through PM or/and also through google android error reporting
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Yes, I did via G android.
I will sit down later and give you more information
But, dinner comes first
Summary
Samsung Tab 3 10" - Tap Settings - a delay, screen stay same - then after 6 seconds, maybe bit longer, app closes with msg box (every time)
Would it be possible to enable nfc "sharing"?
For example, if I have sharebox opened and running on a certain ip and port, and I tap another nfc device, then the other device's default browser would open up, already displaying the sharebox url.
Kinda like I can share a web url or maps location via android beam, but this time the beam wouldnt be between two identical apps, but between sharebox and the default browser of the other device.
Cheers!
Oxyandy said:
Yes, I did via G android.
I will sit down later and give you more information
But, dinner comes first
Summary
Samsung Tab 3 10" - Tap Settings - a delay, screen stay same - then after 6 seconds, maybe bit longer, app closes with msg box (every time)
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Ok, that was a good clue. It seems an error that happens on this kind of devices. Published new version that will hopefully ammend it.
Thank you!
tylerdurden83 said:
Would it be possible to enable nfc "sharing"?
For example, if I have sharebox opened and running on a certain ip and port, and I tap another nfc device, then the other device's default browser would open up, already displaying the sharebox url.
Kinda like I can share a web url or maps location via android beam, but this time the beam wouldnt be between two identical apps, but between sharebox and the default browser of the other device.
Cheers!
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Mmmmm, not a bad idea
At first sight it seems that it should be possible if both devices were running ShareBox app with this feature implemented. Will have to study...
Thanks for your feedback!
droidev1 said:
"Share files over wifi" (ShareBox) it's a new free tool app aimed to easily share files over wifi through web browser
When using ShareBox, you will not have anymore let friends and relatives take your device to show them your photos or videos. They will see them through their own device, be it android, iphone, windows, blackberry or linux, through their web browsers. And they will only see what you want to show in a quick, comfortable way and simultaneously!
As other devices begin to connect you will immediately know what they are watching through the informative Sharebox log list.
Get it at Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.b6dev.sharebox
Features that makes this app special:
Share the files through browser, so you can get them from any device that has a web browser be it android, iphone, ipad, windows, blackberry or linux.
Only shares and shows the files previously selected.
May be used with wifi networks, own wifi hotspot and also on phone 3g connections.
When ShareBox server is on, you are presented with a URL link to see what others are going to see.
As other devices begin to connect you will know what they are watching through the log list.
Very useful for photo shows as it presented by default as gallery, but also has a list mode that may be more suitable for other kind of files.
Go and try it!
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Definitely needed something like this. I'm tired of having to upload to google drive just to port some app that says "incompatible with this version" within play store on my painstakingly slow phone.
droidev1 said:
Published new version that will hopefully ammend it.
Thank you!
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Yes, indeed !
Settings now open correctly, nice quick fix
Thanks
Oxyandy said:
Yes, indeed !
Settings now open correctly, nice quick fix
Thanks
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Thanks to you for reporting and helping to sort out! Some other error reported by other users has also been corrected after that, so sorry if you see some other update.
Thanks again and enjoy Sharing!
droidev1 said:
sorry if you see some other update.
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Hey no problem, I'll just update again..
I dont mind reporting bugs..
What I really need though, would be an app which can share a folder.
(Not just an interface that lets me share all the files in the folder quickly)
Something which shares 'that folder' live..
So if folder contents update 'live', refreshing the page will reflect the changes, much like a web-server would
If I try to add a cloud pic (I click add file, select stock kitkat gallery, click on a picasa / g+ image) the app force closes.
Can cloud pics be added? I dont think that nowadays people keep more than a few recently took photos on their device, both for memory and sync / backup reasons...
Hi
How can I change device/host name of my Pixel 2?
Is this setting no longer available on Android 8.1?
I believe it's under the WiFi hotspot settings
Telperion said:
I believe it's under the WiFi hotspot settings
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Unfortunately no...
contaoxxx said:
Unfortunately no...
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Some phones use that as the setting.
Bluetooth also has a device name. It all depends on what name you're looking for.
Go to Bluetooth,turn it on,change name
contaoxxx said:
Hi
How can I change device/host name of my Pixel 2?
Is this setting no longer available on Android 8.1?
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As you can see, I don't think anybody really knows exactly what you're asking about. I'm not really sure either. If you mean the name of the wireless hotspot, go to settings>Network & Internet>hotspot and tethering>set up Wi-Fi hotspot. You can change the name where it says 'network name'.
Not sure if this is the question that is being asked... But I would like to know how to change the device name that is being reported to my router.
It is currently an unfriendly name --- android-xxxxxxxxxxxx
the.teejster said:
Not sure if this is the question that is being asked... But I would like to know how to change the device name that is being reported to my router.
It is currently an unfriendly name --- android-xxxxxxxxxxxx
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I don't have the Pixel 2 yet. Just researching for when I do. So forgive me if this info is outdated and no longer works. All my devices are still Lollipop.
Anyway, I changed the name on my devices by adding a line to the build.prop.
Code:
net.hostname=[I]devicename[/I]
Just change devicename to whatever you want. Not sure of any character limitations or restrictions. But my router always showed whatever I use. Hope that helps...and still works.
the.teejster said:
Not sure if this is the question that is being asked... But I would like to know how to change the device name that is being reported to my router.
It is currently an unfriendly name --- android-xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Look at my post above yours.
I have that setup with a proper name but as suspected that only applies to when using your phone as a mobile hotspot.
It doesn't affect the name of the device being sent to my router when my phone is connected to my home's wifi.
robocuff said:
Look at my post above yours.
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contaoxxx said:
Unfortunately no...
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Did you try under bluetooth setting?
I believe its called the netbios name. Not sure how to change it anymore though. All the previous ways i knew no longer seem to work.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
sharksfan7 said:
I don't have the Pixel 2 yet. Just researching for when I do. So forgive me if this info is outdated and no longer works. All my devices are still Lollipop.
Anyway, I changed the name on my devices by adding a line to the build.prop.
Code:
net.hostname=[I]devicename[/I]
Just change devicename to whatever you want. Not sure of any character limitations or restrictions. But my router always showed whatever I use. Hope that helps...and still works.
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This worked perfectly for me! Thank you!
You can use the Find Device app from Google self, to change the name of your device. Is don't have the option on my phone (Nokia 6.1) because of Android One but it worked like a charm with the app.
Just download the app.
Open it and login.
Select your device if you have multiple devices
Touch the 3 dotted menu button upper right and select 'Change device name' of something like that (I'm from Belgium so I don't know exactly how it's called).
Now change the name to whatever you want, and wait a bit. If you go the play store on a desktop computer and choose an app to install, press the install button, your devices will be listed. Now the new name of your device should appear. Also, if you check your device name under settings > advanced > about phone, there is a big chance it's changed there as well.
Now you can delete the app if you want.
I know what he is asking about because I'm also searching "how do I set my hostname in pixel".
As we know, every computer / server have a hostname to connect to a network. On linux, we set hostname by editing the file `/etc/hostname`. On Windows, we do it in `settings`. hostname will be shown on router, and others in the same lan can perform `ping someone_hostname.lan`.
lennertderyck said:
You can use the Find Device app from Google self, to change the name of your device. Is don't have the option on my phone (Nokia 6.1) because of Android One but it worked like a charm with the app.
Just download the app.
Open it and login.
Select your device if you have multiple devices
Touch the 3 dotted menu button upper right and select 'Change device name' of something like that (I'm from Belgium so I don't know exactly how it's called).
Now change the name to whatever you want, and wait a bit. If you go the play store on a desktop computer and choose an app to install, press the install button, your devices will be listed. Now the new name of your device should appear. Also, if you check your device name under settings > advanced > about phone, there is a big chance it's changed there as well.
Now you can delete the app if you want.
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100% this is the official method and allows renaming all devices registered to your account (also removing old ones!)
Fwiw the web interface @ https://www.google.com/android/find