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I hope this is the right section and that this isn't supposed to be in the apps section but it is a question that I'm asking so this seemed like a safe bet.
I know that there is an app out there that will let me use my phone as internet by tethering. But, I have to have my phone connected to my computer. Are there any apps out there where I can use the wireless on my laptop or ipod touch to connect to the internet without my phone having to be connected to them with a cord. because I can't connect my ipod touch to my phone to use internet and it would be nice to be able to leave my phone in like my pocket and just surf the internet with no cords. Does this exist yet?
Thanks for your time reading this!
Jordan

Wifi Tether
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

Fingerlickin said:
Wifi Tether
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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one of the best apps for rooted users

how do I connect my ipod to it? it keeps saying paired but not connected.

jc1337 said:
how do I connect my ipod to it? it keeps saying paired but not connected.
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Don't have an ipod so can't tell you there, but once you start tethering on your phone it will send out the wireless signal then from there you would select the wirless connection on your pc. I would think it would be the same concept on your ipod.

supremeteam256 said:
Don't have an ipod so can't tell you there, but once you start tethering on your phone it will send out the wireless signal then from there you would select the wirless connection on your pc. I would think it would be the same concept on your ipod.
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wow. I feel retarded. I was making that so much harder than it was. Thanks. I got it!

jc1337 said:
wow. I feel retarded. I was making that so much harder than it was. Thanks. I got it!
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LOL. I'll give you a pass this time, next time you'll get flamed.

[Req] USB mouse

My Asus 1000HA's left click button has really gotten un responsive and it's a pain in the ass. [I turned on the mouspad click but that get's in the way, anyway] and since my g1 is always charging on it I figure why not make a usb mouse app?
My g1 is rooted with multi touch and it would be a very simple UI.
Right click, left click squares. then trackball or multi touch to scroll up or down. Figure that there would have to be software installed on my Notebook though, anyone think they could devolop this?
I know Gmote is similar but the fact it has to be on wifi really isn't very pratical for the g1's battery life.

How about using Gmote while the phones plugged in ? Seriously though, I'm sure it's possible as it's possible to tether, I see no reason it couldn't tether and send data. I doubt such an app currently exists, however.

Jonno12345 said:
How about using Gmote while the phones plugged in ? Seriously though, I'm sure it's possible as it's possible to tether, I see no reason it couldn't tether and send data. I doubt such an app currently exists, however.
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Lol cause it takes a lot longer for the phone to charge while using wifi
And yea the g1's Sloth multi touch would be great to use for scrolling.

...why not just charge it on the wall after using your computer and turning wifi off

protomanez said:
...why not just charge it on the wall after using your computer and turning wifi off
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The point of the request is to turn my g1 into a mouse pad.
I don't need a mousepad to my wall.
And I don't use a wall mount charger anymore, I just charge my notebook from the wall and my g1 from my notebook which works out real well.

Icebergxx said:
The point of the request is to turn my g1 into a mouse pad.
I don't need a mousepad to my wall.
And I don't use a wall mount charger anymore, I just charge my notebook from the wall and my g1 from my notebook which works out real well.
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gmote can be used as a mousepad

hiddengopher said:
gmote can be used as a mousepad
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it was about not using wifi. gmote requires wifi...
he wants the g1 as a mousepad through usb. quite interesting idea, even if i have no solution.

It's a little staggering at the amount of people not reading before posting, understand I could go edit my OP to knock out these questions but still. Really?

Icebergxx said:
It's a little staggering at the amount of people not reading before posting, understand I could go edit my OP to knock out these questions but still. Really?
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And the bad part is that this is still the first page. But back to the topic this is an interesting idea.

you can use AndRemote, or PhoneMyPC, both work perfectly. I use PhoneMyPC personally so my G1 acts as a wireless keyboard and mouse.

tehseano said:
you can use AndRemote, or PhoneMyPC, both work perfectly. I use PhoneMyPC personally so my G1 acts as a wireless keyboard and mouse.
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Does this work over wifi or bluetooth?
im interested in something similar BUT i want to use my phone to control my PS3
i believe bluetooth is the only way to connect

TheDeadWalk said:
Does this work over wifi or bluetooth?
im interested in something similar BUT i want to use my phone to control my PS3
i believe bluetooth is the only way to connect
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It works over data. So 2g, 3g, or Wifi.

tehseano said:
It works over data. So 2g, 3g, or Wifi.
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does it require software to be installed on the pc?
do you think it could be possible to have an app that connects
via bluetooth?
my goal is to make my phone a wireless bluetooth keyboard for my PS3
ive seen it done on windows mobile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM2b8C0OEZU

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does it require software to be installed on the pc?
do you think it could be possible to have an app that connects
via bluetooth?
my goal is to make my phone a wireless bluetooth keyboard for my PS3
ive seen it done on windows mobile.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM2b8C0OEZU
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It requires software running on the PC.
However, you can try:
mkRemote
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-devbury-mkremote-zpA.aspx
BluetoothRemote
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-stickycoding-bluetoothremote-ptEw.aspx
Both are keyboard, and mouse/keyboard apps that operate over bluetooth. I don't know how they work with a PS3 tho.

wow, i just tried out phonemypc.
this is exactly what i was looking for.
so awesome

Wired Tethered App?

Anyone have any suggestions for a wired tethered app? I've used PDAnet and Easytether, but both have trials that eventually block secure sites. I use wireless tether but it makes my phone hot as heck...any tips?

frostbyte32 said:
Anyone have any suggestions for a wired tethered app? I've used PDAnet and Easytether, but both have trials that eventually block secure sites. I use wireless tether but it makes my phone hot as heck...any tips?
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have you tried wired tether http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/ I'm assuming you are rooted since you've tried wireless tether. Also the froyo roms have built in wired tether in the settings.

I'm using Froyo v39...what do I need to do to use the wired tether on that?

frostbyte32 said:
I'm using Froyo v39...what do I need to do to use the wired tether on that?
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menu/settings/wireless and network settings/tethering and portable hotspot/ then check the usb tethering while phone is plugged in and it should connect automatically.

Will this work on any computer without having to install anything?

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Will this work on any computer without having to install anything?
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I think that you need a driver installed for windows...not sure exactly cause I use linux and it works without needing anything else. If you already had pdanet installed it probably uses the same driver but not 100% sure about that. Best way to find out is to try it....
from the wired tether link i posted earlier...
This program has been tested with Linux and Microsoft Windows clients. The client needs to support RNDIS. Windows Vista/7 comes with RDNIS-support out of the box. Windows XP requires to download and install a driver. I recommend using the HTC Sync (for the HTC Hero) which contains the required driver. The driver is located under C:\Program Files\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\XP_x86 in case it's not automatically installed when plugging in.
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I still think the htc sync driver is the same one pdanet and easytether installs so you should be fine.

Conap said:
I think that you need a driver installed for windows...not sure exactly cause I use linux and it works without needing anything else. If you already had pdanet installed it probably uses the same driver but not 100% sure about that. Best way to find out is to try it....
from the wired tether link i posted earlier...
I still think the htc sync driver is the same one pdanet and easytether installs so you should be fine.
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Just wanted to add my confirmation that HTCSync is all that's needed to install to get the correct driver(s) for wired tethering.

[Q] Tethering options for data connection?

I'm looking to understand what options exist for tethering the NC to a phone for data. I believe the only method currently supported is by creating an ad-hoc wifi network using software on the phone, and joining this network from the NC.
I have a Blackberry 9700, which cannot be setup as a wifi hotspot. With the release of CM7 build 17, it sounds like Bluetooth works (with limited range). My phone supports Bluetooth tethering because I've set it up with my Windows 7 laptop. I'm curious to find out whether this will be possible with the NC as well.. if not, what other options are there for getting online with my NC (besides having to purchase a phone that has hotspot capability). I used to use PDANet with a Palm Treo back in the day.. I'm also not opposed to physical cable-tethering if this is a possibility.
Thanks in advance.

I would like to know this as well. My Evo is not rooted and I'd like to keep it that way for now, so my only options are PDAnet via physical cable and bluetooth (which I can utilize on CM7 but it breaks wifi) or Easytether (physical).

neoshi said:
I would like to know this as well. My Evo is not rooted and I'd like to keep it that way for now, so my only options are PDAnet via physical cable and bluetooth (which I can utilize on CM7 but it breaks wifi) or Easytether (physical).
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So are you confirming that you've got Bluetooth tethering working with your phone using CM7? Does the build break wifi permanently, or is it only during BT tethering?

Haven't tried it yet but now that you mention it.. I'm going to try it!

Excellent, can't wait to hear the results..

Will pair, won't connect
Well, that takes that option out of the running. I really prefer a physical connection though, and so far, I haven't seen any micro-micro (assuming this is because of power requirements anyway).

Even with the phone right next to the NC? That's disappointing.. by micro-micro, are you referring to the type of USB cable needed? I don't have the device yet, so I'm not sure what kind of connections it has available. Tethering over BT is the last feature I'm waiting for before pulling the trigger on this bad boy. I plan to use it as a removable CarPC (using my phone for data and an external Bluetooth receiver for GPS).

Yup right next to it. Now, I've seen some guys report that GPS works though via bluetooth and I plan on trying that next (need to charge my BT receiver.. hope the battery still works!). They said you needed a GPS app to fix your location though.
As for micro-micro, yep USB. But then we would probably need a client side app to be able to recognize that kind of connection.
And wifi seems broken with BT ENABLED (not on, just enabled).. going to revert.

Thanks for doing all that testing. Let me know how the pairing goes with your GPS receiver.. if you get that working, you would need GPS software that has all of the maps built-in (since Google Maps, etc, requires a data connection).
My primary use for the NC will be as a car PC, so the only thing holding me back is the Bluetooth tethering with my Blackberry (uses the Dial-Up Networking feature set).

I've been hoping to BT DUN working for my BB 9700 also. At the moment it appears that ppp needs to be enabled in the kernel for this to work. When I run pppd from the comand line it complains about ppp missing from the kernel.
It looks like the pppd program is being compiled with the CM7 build and that the ppp modules can be found in the kernel sources so there is hope. We could ask to have it added as a dynamic module but I not sure how to go about making the request. (I am a noob to the forums and not allowed post in Dev and there may be a another way to make requested that is preferred in any case. )
I also found this program that claims to set up a BT DUN connection via ppp and it does run without faulting on my NC:
android.gval.biz

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I found a post in the developers forum where someone asked how to do the same thing. The link in the response discusses how to get Bluetooth GPS and WiFi tethering to work, but it does not mention Bluetooth tethering to a phone. Unfortunately, I don't have enough posts under my name to respond to that thread, but I've subscribed to it in the hopes that someone else will point it out..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12282264&postcount=281

Same same same same.
Unrooted Evo and although I am having fun with all the great things we can do to our NC's I am really not ready to root my Evo just yet. Having that phone with me is the only reason I am able to walk away from my keyboard at all and just because you can doesn't mean you should.
I run Fedora on my laptop and can tether to my Evo using Azilink and USB cable without a problem but if I wanted to drag my lappie everywhere then the NC wouldn't be any fun atall!
Weird is when we can pair the Evo and the NC via Bluetooth (yes a few inches apart right now) but neither one wants to do the actual connection. The message pops up on both Evo and NC asking to acknowledge the "secret" code and what else to do but say yes to them both. Then they both try and fail to connect.
I guess there is a fix for AdHoc on CM7 but I am not sure how to get the unrooted Evo to create an AdHoc network for the NC to connect to. If anyone has that answer can you let us know? I will keep searching as well.
Deirdre

Bluetooth Internet

Here's the situation.
Phone: LG Rumor Touch.
Yes, it's a complete crap phone with J2ME. It however, has pretty awesome Bluetooth. Unlimited Data.
Tablet: Streak 7 ofcourse.
Can't do anything with above phone unless an app is designed for that purpose. Plenty of file transfer apps, but, alas...
I want to leech internet off my phone so I can browse the web when on the road. I'm only ever without a hotspot when I'm stuck at Rite Aid for three hours while my mom is shopping (the perks of being the only unlicensed 18 year old). It'd also help so I could use the tablet as a replacement for my sister's tomtom when we go long distance (2 inch resistive screen? I might as well use my Rumor!).
Any tips or app recommendations?

Does the rumor have wifi?

It does not. It has Bluetooth and USB, and when usb connected to my PC, I can use it as a modem, but without buying a dock for the streak, that wouldn't be a viable solution.

angruss said:
Here's the situation.
Phone: LG Rumor Touch.
Yes, it's a complete crap phone with J2ME. It however, has pretty awesome Bluetooth. Unlimited Data.
Tablet: Streak 7 ofcourse.
Can't do anything with above phone unless an app is designed for that purpose. Plenty of file transfer apps, but, alas...
I want to leech internet off my phone so I can browse the web when on the road. I'm only ever without a hotspot when I'm stuck at Rite Aid for three hours while my mom is shopping (the perks of being the only unlicensed 18 year old). It'd also help so I could use the tablet as a replacement for my sister's tomtom when we go long distance (2 inch resistive screen? I might as well use my Rumor!).
Any tips or app recommendations?
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If your phone's rooted, install this:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
It'll let you tether over bluetooth.

So far as I know, you can't root a Java phone, but thank you.

angruss said:
So far as I know, you can't root a Java phone, but thank you.
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Thought it was a MyTouch Android phone; reading comprehension fail on my part.

I don't know if the LG Rumor Touch provides Bluetooth data access via DUN (Dial Up Networking) or PAN (Personal Area Network) profiles, but there is an app on the Market Place (Nook Color Bluetooth Tether) that will enable a PAN Bluetooth profile on some Android devices. It is intended for the Nook Color, but it may work on the Streak7 also. You will need to root your Streak in order to try it out.

Streak's already rooted, I'll give that a go.

bluetooth tethering
I'm curious too.
Running stock 2.2.2 rom (rooted) on DS7 (wifi only), I tried tethering with htc vogue running winmo 6.1 and htc vogue running cm7, no go. I tried using pdanet (both on ds7 and htc vogue cm7) nook color tether, and android wifi thing. No go.
Any solutions would be awesome.
Wifi is a battery drainer. Bluetooth much better as far as battery conservation.
thanks.

bluetooth tethering program & good DS7 build w/bluetooth?
Z4nd4r said:
If your phone's rooted, install this:
android-wifi-tether
Wireless Tether for Root Users
It'll let you tether over bluetooth.
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I might give this a try... but
1) This tethering program seems to be over WiFi not Bluetooth?
2) What build are you all using with a good Bluetooth stack?
but on my DS7 w/Honeycomb just power cycles on off...
when I click
Bluetooth
Turn on Bluetooth
it says "Turning On..." (grayed out) & then just cycle's back like it's off.
I might have to wait for a new build of HC

jackedint said:
I might give this a try... but
1) This tethering program seems to be over WiFi not Bluetooth?
2) What build are you all using with a good Bluetooth stack?
but on my DS7 w/Honeycomb just power cycles on off...
when I click
Bluetooth
Turn on Bluetooth
it says "Turning On..." (grayed out) & then just cycle's back like it's off.
I might have to wait for a new build of HC
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The app does bluetooth and WiFi (it's in the settings). If you want a stable ROM, either stay stock or use something like this (I use it pretty much just to have the black notification bar). DJ_Steve's HC port is an amazing feat, but it's still really buggy (mainly due to it coming from devices completely different than the S7).

Has anyone found a solution to data tethering the Streak 7 to another device via bluetooth?
I've got a Blackberry that will allow tethering over bluetooth, but the Streak 7 (T-mobile 4 G with stock ROM) doesn't have the proper bluetooth stack to do DUN. And it doesn't "connect" to the BB anyhow (although it pairs, and when paired I can send contacts to the Streak from the BB just fine).