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1. I bought from att and flashed it with the htc rom and now when I press the "@" it turns into "!" and some other buttons too but I can't remember which. how do i fix this?
2. Do I need a data connection in order to use the email or can I just use wifi?
I tried using wifi but it doesn't work. It says "the message could not be sent. check that you have network coverage."
3. what is the best gps to use with the tilt? I couldn't get tomtom to work because it couldn't detect my internal gps.
4. any awesome programs I should know about?
I don't know much about it but I would read a thread like this if your keyboard is messed up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334911
thats perfect thanks man! but how do i install?
For TomTom, try this thread.
For email, are you using your own WiFi, or a hotspot somewhere? I find that when I am at home and using WiFi, I need to set my SMTP server to my ISP's, but if I am away from home and using GPRS I have to set the SMTP server to that of my mobile provider. I would guess it's the same for using different Wifi networks, since most won't allow you to send email via SMTP server A whilst connected to a network using SMTP server B. This is called relaying, and is to prevent spam mail being sent. Course I could be totally wrong, and your problem is something else!
Can you surf the net via WiFi? If so, try setting the device up for hotmail (just get a hotmail account if you haven't got one) and try sending mail from Hotmail. If you can do this, its more likely either a SMTP server problem, or go through the email settings menu, click on advanced server settings and see what the network connection is. It should be "The Internet".
For a must have program....since you seem to be using the phone for internet connections, get Opera Mobile. It's free and a substantially better browser that the stock Pocket IE. Other than that, browse the forums, you will find so much! Have a look for my post in this thread. Lots of idea's for programs!
im using my own wifi at home. I am not paying for data connection and i have it blocked. how do I set up SMTP?
wildseal2003 said:
1. I bought from att and flashed it with the htc rom and now when I press the "@" it turns into "!" and some other buttons too but I can't remember which. how do i fix this?
2. Do I need a data connection in order to use the email or can I just use wifi?
I tried using wifi but it doesn't work. It says "the message could not be sent. check that you have network coverage."
3. what is the best gps to use with the tilt? I couldn't get tomtom to work because it couldn't detect my internal gps.
4. any awesome programs I should know about?
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1.) Get the keyboard fix, its in the CAB list, its under "Tilt keyboard fix".
2.) Try seeing what it is connecting to and if your wifi modem is letting it connect to it
3.) Probably Tom Tom the one made for the tilt. Its on here somewhere.
4.) CAB List has some . PM me and I will tell you some more in detail.
Steve-C said:
For TomTom, try this thread.
For email, are you using your own WiFi, or a hotspot somewhere? I find that when I am at home and using WiFi, I need to set my SMTP server to my ISP's, but if I am away from home and using GPRS I have to set the SMTP server to that of my mobile provider. I would guess it's the same for using different Wifi networks, since most won't allow you to send email via SMTP server A whilst connected to a network using SMTP server B. This is called relaying, and is to prevent spam mail being sent. Course I could be totally wrong, and your problem is something else!
Can you surf the net via WiFi? If so, try setting the device up for hotmail (just get a hotmail account if you haven't got one) and try sending mail from Hotmail. If you can do this, its more likely either a SMTP server problem, or go through the email settings menu, click on advanced server settings and see what the network connection is. It should be "The Internet".
For a must have program....since you seem to be using the phone for internet connections, get Opera Mobile. It's free and a substantially better browser that the stock Pocket IE. Other than that, browse the forums, you will find so much! Have a look for my post in this thread. Lots of idea's for programs!
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I just went to Operas website and it cost $24
ChumleyEX said:
I just went to Operas website and it cost $24
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The java app, not the stand alone .
ah so it's Opera Mini and not Mobile that is free?
MizzenMast54 said:
I got a question for you why did u buy the tilt it is a piece of **** phone, someone should have warned you and me. get your money back you will only have problems.
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Oh yea, well..... you're a piece of **** phone!
MizzenMast54 said:
I got a question for you why did u buy the tilt it is a piece of **** phone, someone should have warned you and me. get your money back you will only have problems.
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Only if you're an idiot & can't read. I have no problems, of my own, however those I help with are usually the result of ignorance.
If you hate the phone, feel free to get rid of it, go buy an Iphone & find the http://www.ImAnAppleFanBoi.fag forum site & post your heart out. Otherwise shut you f'ing Cannoli hole.
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Only if you're an idiot & can't read. I have no problems, of my own, however those I help with are usually the result of ignorance.
If you hate the phone, feel free to get rid of it, go buy an Iphone & find the http://www.ImAnAppleFanBoi.fag forum site & post your heart out. Otherwise shut you f'ing Cannoli hole.
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yea, wat he said
Why do people try to drive people away from the tilt? Most of the regular users wont see the problem, they will just see that its a bit slow when doing things and overall its a great phone. If you see that its a slow phone then you are over using it.
If you get the iPhone howardforums - the apple forum is the best to hack it!
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Only if you're an idiot & can't read. I have no problems, of my own, however those I help with are usually the result of ignorance.
If you hate the phone, feel free to get rid of it, go buy an Iphone & find the http://www.ImAnAppleFanBoi.fag forum site & post your heart out. Otherwise shut you f'ing Cannoli hole.
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thats quite possibly the best link ever.
HAHAHAH, I didn't notice what it said LMAO!!
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Only if you're an idiot & can't read. I have no problems, of my own, however those I help with are usually the result of ignorance.
If you hate the phone, feel free to get rid of it, go buy an Iphone & find the http://www.ImAnAppleFanBoi.fag forum site & post your heart out. Otherwise shut you f'ing Cannoli hole.
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Classic. I clicked the link hoping to find a new TLD.
If anybody is on the fence and reading this post, don't get the Iphone until it's 3G... and maybe even then, don't get it. Seriously.
I got a question for you why did u buy the tilt it is a piece of **** phone, someone should have warned you and me. get your money back you will only have problems.
MizzenMast54 said:
I got a question for you why did u buy the tilt it is a piece of **** phone, someone should have warned you and me. get your money back you will only have problems.
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Either dial back your language or get banned. We don't need members who don't know how to post with using profanity.
BTW, thread closed as redundant and now that you've shown up (again) being Flame-Bait...
Ok. So I have an HTC Hero CDMA with Fresh ROM 1.1. I have the wifi-tether app installed, but my desktop does not have wireless. I normally use PdaNet on Windows 7, but I am now dual booting Ubuntu 9.10 with Windows 7 Ultimate. I want to USB tether my phone to either Ubuntu 9.10 or OpenSuse 1.1. I have tried the little "Sprint MNS rig" and it fails for me every time and every way. I am open to anything! I will even wipe my phone and install a new ROM if needed! I just really want to USB tether my phone to Linux! Thanks!
Unfortunatly, the USB tether app doesn't work on our Hero.
Have you tried running PDAnet in Wine?
This worked for me.
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This worked for me.
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These links are gettin better and better.
defaria said:
This worked for me.
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Ya, I have been googling since 5 A.M. so how about NOT being a complete ass, ok?
KyleIsTheBeast said:
Ya, I have been googling since 5 A.M. so how about NOT being a complete ass, ok?
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Well I used to tether my diamond to linux all the time and afaik you should be able to get it.
Look up the guide that uses the race condition(enabling sharing before connection grabs), it's on this forum.
Setup a dial up connection in KPPP or w/e your choice is. Have the connection dial #777 and fill in anything for user/pass and that may work.
Best I can think of at the moment.
ROFLMAO.
That link works for me too.
Anyhow i can't think of a laptop that has windows 7 that doesn't have wireless? whats the use having a laptop without wireless? where did you get this state of the art beast. does it have bluetooth?
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This worked for me.
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Maybe you should actually read some of the things you google.
The first link talks about MNS, which he said does not work.
The second link is the same thing.
The third link is this thread.
The fourth link is also MNS.
cteneyck said:
ROFLMAO.
That link works for me too.
Anyhow i can't think of a laptop that has windows 7 that doesn't have wireless? whats the use having a laptop without wireless? where did you get this state of the art beast. does it have bluetooth?
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If you're going to attempt to be a smart ass, at least read the post first instead of seeing what other people say and repeat them.
AFAIK, most desktops do not come with built in wireless cards. Seems you can pick up a small selection of motherboards from Newegg that have a/b/g, but that's about it.
I repeat however, have you tried PDAnet in Wine?
My Windows 7 desktop doesn't have wireless either.
But wireless pci cards are getting cheaper as we speak. That's an option I guess?
cteneyck said:
ROFLMAO.
That link works for me too.
Anyhow i can't think of a laptop that has windows 7 that doesn't have wireless? whats the use having a laptop without wireless? where did you get this state of the art beast. does it have bluetooth?
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Hey smart ass? First off, I said DESKTOP. Secondly, Lets say I DID have a laptop with Windows 7 and no wireless, you mocking it is NOT solving my problem, which is why your post should be reported for low quality. Lastly, "whats the use having a laptop without wireless?" Isn't even a sentence. Stay off my threads. Thanks
And to the guy recommending PdaNET on Wine, No I haven't dude I am looking into it right now.
Here's something else to look into
http://code.google.com/p/azilink/
If you can get the race condition to work, the KPPP connection should work.
If not, try the VPN.
As far as using Wired Tether on 2.1, it seems it runs, the Su request goes through, the computer make the "hardware plugged in noise," but as far as getting data to transfer, nothing.
However I'm at my Mom's house, and her USB ports are all screwed up, so my tests are inconclusive.
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Hey smart ass? First off, I said DESKTOP. Secondly, Lets say I DID have a laptop with Windows 7 and no wireless, you mocking it is NOT solving my problem, which is why your post should be reported for low quality. Lastly, "whats the use having a laptop without wireless?" Isn't even a sentence. Stay off my threads. Thanks
And to the guy recommending PdaNET on Wine, No I haven't dude I am looking into it right now.
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First off. Kyle i don't think your mother would appreciate you talking to ppl like that.
Second. yes i did miss read your post. my bad
Third. the second post was funny as hell. and proves you didn't do any searching on this forum much less any other.
so please stop whining and get busy trying to figure it out. if you get stumped post your errors and commands and we'll lend a helping hand.
Third have you tried proxoid?
Also i found this link
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=409949084&blogID=446443940
its for a g1 but you should be able to make it work.
so don't post asking for somebody to figure it out for you unless you search first.
Tethering works just fine for me. It comes up as a wifi access point in network manager, and it also comes up in iwlist for an essid. im using gentoo btw
And im using the wireless tether app which comes in most custom roms to do my tethering
you can download the said app here : http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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As far as using Wired Tether on 2.1, it seems it runs, the Su request goes through, the computer make the "hardware plugged in noise," but as far as getting data to transfer, nothing.
However I'm at my Mom's house, and her USB ports are all screwed up, so my tests are inconclusive.
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Wired tether(the app) doesn't work. I've tried on 1.6, 2.01 and 2.1. It's an incompatibility with our Heros it seems.
And at above poster, he said NOT wireless.
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First off. Kyle i don't think your mother would appreciate you talking to ppl like that.
Second. yes i did miss read your post. my bad
Third. the second post was funny as hell. and proves you didn't do any searching on this forum much less any other.
so please stop whining and get busy trying to figure it out. if you get stumped post your errors and commands and we'll lend a helping hand.
Third have you tried proxoid?
Also i found this link
LINK
its for a g1 but you should be able to make it work.
so don't post asking for somebody to figure it out for you unless you search first.
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First off, My mom is dead. Died when I was six jackass.
Secondly, You must not have learned your lesson about READING THE POSTS huh? I said I have been searching since 5 A.M. for an answer but all have failed, or aren't companionable.
Lastly, I have already found that. For some reason, I can not establish a connection. It will not even pick up the fact that there is a wired connection.
P.S. Proxoid is NOT what I am looking for. It does not connect like an internet connection and I have to go through every program I want to use for the internet and change the proxy settings manually. Not only that, it lags, disconnects, and the response time is terrible.
cteneyck said:
Third. the third post was funny as hell. and proves that the person who posted that link, all the people commenting on how funny it was, and myself, didn't even look at the first page of results, and just laughed at our own stupidity.
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Quoted for Truth.
intx said:
Wired tether(the app) doesn't work. I've tried on 1.6, 2.01 and 2.1. It's an incompatibility with our Heros it seems.
And at above poster, he said NOT wireless.
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Oh, my b. And in the 2.1 build, if you go into wireless settings and enable mobile network sharing, it comes as an interface usb0 in which you can dhcpcd it to gain internet access
I haven't tested this, but you could probably get the same usb0 interface using this app: http://code.google.com/p/android-wired-tether/
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First off, My mom is dead. Died when I was six jackass.
Secondly, You must not have learned your lesson about READING THE POSTS huh? I said I have been searching since 5 A.M. for an answer but all have failed, or aren't companionable.
Lastly, I have already found that. For some reason, I can not establish a connection. It will not even pick up the fact that there is a wired connection.
P.S. Proxoid is NOT what I am looking for. It does not connect like an internet connection and I have to go through every program I want to use for the internet and change the proxy settings manually. Not only that, it lags, disconnects, and the response time is terrible.
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i still don't think she would appreciate your tone. and even though you have been searching you have yet to pick one possible solution and post any errors that you have had. you just ***** that you can't figure it out and flame everybody that finds humor at the "third" post. BTW its around 5 am somewhere in the world so that doesn't prove a thing.
Ok, so I just upgraded to Froyo, flashed Perception build 10. But, I can't get MobileAp to work. Like, it'll run and I can find the network on my laptop, but no internet access once I've connected
Ideas?
froyo has a built in wireless tether. try using it instead
settings>wireless and network>mobile ap
mtrsttr said:
froyo has a built in wireless tether. try using it instead
settings>wireless and network>mobile ap
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That's what I am using, and it's not working. I can join the network, but no internet access
No ideas?
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Have you tried connecting with anything besides your laptop? An ipod or another device? I have always been able to connect with my windows devices but it can take a few minutes after connecting before internet access is obtained.
Aster you able to tether via usb?
You can also try using an app from the market to see if it will work if you haven't already.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
It's in the market. I use it instead of mobileap cause it allows me to secure my wifi and allow only those who I know to connect. Mobileap is completely open to any and all. I'm sending this post from my hp laptop tethered to my captivate.
@bobarone....click mobile ap settings to enable secure connection. default is usually set to open
newter55 said:
Have you tried connecting with anything besides your laptop? An ipod or another device? I have always been able to connect with my windows devices but it can take a few minutes after connecting before internet access is obtained.
Aster you able to tether via usb?
You can also try using an app from the market to see if it will work if you haven't already.
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Thanks for your mention of Windows, because I just tried it on my Mac and that's what would not work. My iTouch worked fine though.
Any ideas on making it work with my Mac? if not that's not a big deal as that's not what I'll be using it for primarily, just wondering.
Thanks for your help, didn't even think about it!
Regards
Smith
Hmmm...i thought mac's "just worked" honestly I know nothing about them, every time I get a new laptop I say I am gonna get an apple but wind up with windows.
was just in best buy last week and the new ones look sweet so perhaps this summer I will finally make the leap.
newter55 said:
Hmmm...i thought mac's "just worked" honestly I know nothing about them, every time I get a new laptop I say I am gonna get an apple but wind up with windows.
was just in best buy last week and the new ones look sweet so perhaps this summer I will finally make the leap.
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Well... Macs are harder to break. lol idk if they 'just work' haha but only reason I even have an apple is because it's fast as hell for school work, and when I got it was before I learned linux so I thought it was the only Windows alternative. Learning linux has made most of this 'more advanced' adb stuff cake because I know all the shell commands haha
I would still recommend one though simply because you'll be relatively hard pressed to find a laptop with such high specs for that price anywhere else. That, and you can multiboot so you can decide what you like best. That was the deciding factor for me lol.
But thanks a lot for your help, this makes me feel much better. I use my wifi tether for work because the upload speeds suck hard and I never get jack done if I don't lol, so I'm happy this works!
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No problem....glad to be of assistance
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@bobarone....click mobile ap settings to enable secure connection. default is usually set to open
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Can't get the save button to come up. Tried changing it, but save is greyed out, just cancel as an option.
From a phone
How many characters/numbers are you trying to use? Minimum appears to be eight though I never paid attention til now, the code I have always used just happens to be sufficient.
For months Google Music hasnt been able to 'identify my computer'. This will happen regardless of internet connectivity. I was able to upload some music when it first launched and I received an invitation then for seemingly no reason, the program cant identify my computer. I can pull the ethernet cable and have zero connectivity and Ill receive the same error.
I dont have any virtual machines or anything like that, that I know of. And Im directly connected via hardwire. Any info or screenshots that I can provide to help diagnose, I will.
This has been problematic for months and I would love to resolve the issue even if I dont use google music on my phone. Although I would if it worked... Thanks for any positive insight!
What happens when you log on to google music's site? Is your account configured correctly there?
MissionImprobable said:
What happens when you log on to google music's site? Is your account configured correctly there?
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Thanks for the response. Seems like I'm logged in and that there arent any issues.
I can play music from the website as seen in the second screen...Im scouring the site for other settings...
The settings screen looks good...only 204 songs uploaded before I wasnt able to upload
Edit: fourth screen shows the generic google message. Now if I can identify why google music would be recognizing a virtual machine, that would be nice
If you're still having no luck use the "Report a problem" button.
I've found when things break in regards to the ebooks I've purchased Google is very responsive.
Also posting on the google forums their developers may respond to your issue
Have you tried uninstalling and re-installing the program on your computer?
Also google support is great at fixing problems like this.
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Have you tried uninstalling and re-installing the program on your computer?
Also google support is great at fixing problems like this.
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Yes. And in my experience, google support sucks. I need an order number to talk to anybody but I dont buy music from google. Email support is useless telling me that they dont support virtual machines even though I'm certain there is no trace of a vm on this pc. although i could be wrong, so thats what im trying to figure out.
What version of Windows are you running?
Did you say you were running a virtual machine? What operating system are you running?
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
Any info that yall could use to help diagnose, Ill obtain and post, screens, whatever.
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What version of Windows are you running?
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Windows XP Pro
PeartFan40 said:
Did you say you were running a virtual machine? What operating system are you running?
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Google claims the VM results in the 'couldnt identify your computer' error. As far as I know, there is no trace of a VM on this machine. Thats what Im trying to figure out, what it could be thats triggering this. Frustrating to say the least.
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Any info that yall could use to help diagnose, Ill obtain and post, screens, whatever.
Windows XP Pro
Google claims the VM results in the 'couldnt identify your computer' error. As far as I know, there is no trace of a VM on this machine. Thats what Im trying to figure out, what it could be thats triggering this. Frustrating to say the least.
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Let's assume you do have a virtual machine. Navigate to control panel, and open "network connections" and look for "network bridge" if it's enabled, disable it. Reboot your computer and try running google music. Let me know what happens.
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PeartFan40 said:
Let's assume you do have a virtual machine. Navigate to control panel, and open "network connections" and look for "network bridge" if it's enabled, disable it. Reboot your computer and try running google music. Let me know what happens.
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No trace of a VM or bridge. The screen in the first post shows my network connections window although you may not be able to see it from the xda app.
Just my LAN, new connection wizard and network setup wizard.
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No trace of a VM. The screen in the first post shows my network connections window although you may not be able to see it from the xda app.
Just my LAN, new connection wizard and network setup wizard.
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Have you ever logged onto goigle music from another computer? Have you installed a firewall?
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Have you ever logged onto goigle music from another computer? Have you installed a firewall?
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The first time I logged on and uploaded what I could, I was tethering with my 3g. Then along came wifi and it hasnt worked since then. So, technically the only that changed should have been my isp, maybe mac address.
I cant even log in with any other email address to upload music into an alternate google account.
Ive attempted altering the mac address but either Im not doing it correctly, the changes arent sticking or it just doesnt work as a fix. I appreciate your help.
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The first time I logged on and uploaded what I could, I was tethering with my 3g. Then along came wifi and it hasnt worked since then. So, technically the only that changed should have been my isp, maybe mac address.
I cant even log in with any other email address to upload music into an alternate google account.
Ive attempted altering the mac address but either Im not doing it correctly, the changes arent sticking or it just doesnt work as a fix. I appreciate your help.
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Ok, so there is the problem. Your Google Music account was created using one IP/Mac address, and now you're trying to access it with another. This is a restriction set by Google. You can always create a new account from your wifi connection. Aside from contacting Google about this issue, there is no other immediate remedy.
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PeartFan40 said:
Ok, so there is the problem. Your Google Music account was created using one IP/Mac address, and now you're trying to access it with another. This is a restriction set by Google. You can always create a new account from your wifi connection. Aside from contacting Google about this issue, there is no other immediate remedy.
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I appreciate your help. I hate using multi accounts and since I have nothing to lose, I'm gonna try deleting all my stuff and starting over.
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I appreciate your help. I hate using multi accounts and since I have nothing to lose, I'm gonna try deleting all my stuff and starting over.
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That's about all you can do. Google does this to prevent "sharing" your music across multiple devices. Good luck.
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PeartFan40 said:
That's about all you can do. Google does this to prevent "sharing" your music across multiple devices. Good luck.
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Ive made three different accounts and NONE of them will allow me to upload music. No matter what I do, my computer cannot be identified.
I can pull the ethernet cables and disable my connection in the bios and it will STILL tell me it cant identify my computer. What a waste. Im glad it works well for some people though.
tailsthecat3 said:
Ive made three different accounts and NONE of them will allow me to upload music. No matter what I do, my computer cannot be identified.
I can pull the ethernet cables and disable my connection in the bios and it will STILL tell me it cant identify my computer. What a waste. Im glad it works well for some people though.[/QUOTE
Are you using a router? Try unplugging tge modem and router. Let sit for a couple mins, then plug in the modem first, then the router. See what happens.
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PeartFan40 said:
tailsthecat3 said:
Ive made three different accounts and NONE of them will allow me to upload music. No matter what I do, my computer cannot be identified.
I can pull the ethernet cables and disable my connection in the bios and it will STILL tell me it cant identify my computer. What a waste. Im glad it works well for some people though.[/QUOTE
Are you using a router? Try unplugging tge moddm and router. Let sit for a couple mins, then plug in the modem first, then the router. See what happens.
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No, Im directly wired to the modem.
And a power cycle did nothing.
If you ask me, the whole google music system is flawed, for me anyway.
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PeartFan40 said:
No, Im directly wired to the modem.
And a power cycle did nothing.
If you ask me, the whole google music system is flawed, for me anyway.
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Let me research something. I'll be back.
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Short Story: Is there anyway to make the nexus start working without WiFi?
Long Story: Sherman, set the Way-Back Machine for about a month ago. So there I was the day of the Google I/O conference refreshing the google play store over and over again until the moment I could order my Nexus 7. Needless to say I ordered it the minute I could. Today I recieved my Nexus 7. It took a while to get here. I picked it up from the mailroom three hours ago. I let it charge and turned it on. First screen asks for my country. Second screen says searching for WiFi. And there I sit because , I don't have WiFi. Is there a workaround for this? Or do I have a $250 paperweight, until I get home later this year?
I can't be the only one with this problem.
Resources available to me:
1) I have a laptop that is connected to very slow internet (ethernet, not wireless). It has USB ports, but I don't think theres a way to share internet through USB. I can not attach a wifi router to this network.
2) I have WiFi where I sleep, but I need to open a browser and put in a username and password to log in. I don't think that will work because I can't get to the web browser part of this.
My last resort is to mail it back home to have family activate it and then mail it back to me. Kind of absurd. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Josh
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ATTN TROLLS: before replying and looking stupid, make sure to read the whole thread. The problem has been resolved. I even explained how I resolved it for other people with potentially the same problem. I have also clearly explained why I bought the Nexus 7. A tablet is a tablet. Without WiFi it still lets me read books, play games, do Sudoku puzzles, and watch episodes that I bring back on a USB thumb drive. I used it to replace my Nook Color running CM7. I have enough WiFi back in my room to browse the web and check my email.
Thanks to everyone that offered constructive help.
To the trolls, I hope you get pushed down a slide of razors into a pool of acid.
Does the laptop ha e wifi, if so you can share the wired internet connection wirelessly via connnectify
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Go to Starbucks or McDonalds, Lol
You wouldn't happen to have a neighbor with an open network you could leach off of do you?
That seems like a serious oversight if this is the case.
If you have Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9739/turn-your-windows-7-laptop-into-a-wifi-hotspot-with-connectify/
gijosh28 said:
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Find and use some nearby wi-fi ?
hullbay said:
Go to Starbucks or McDonalds, Lol
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This, seems easy enough. Go get a coffee
Well, if you are rooted (should be able to root without setting up) then you can just kill the 'setup', process through adb on your pc. You could also try to flash a ROM without that set up process. Like CM
I thought this when I was setting up my tablet and wondered when would happen if someone didn't have wi fi available immediately.
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Racer Of All said:
Well, if you are rooted (should be able to root without setting up) then you can just kill the 'setup', process through adb on your pc. You could also try to flash a ROM without that set up process. Like CM
I thought this when I was setting up my tablet and wondered when would happen if someone didn't have wi fi available immediately.
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Or this. But hey, go grab a coffee, then root.
I had wifi and it still couldn't detect it when i turned it on! I panicked and i sat there at the first screen bevause there was no option to manually enter wifi settings. My network has secure and ssid off, but couldn't even see neighbours (ssid on).
But I tethered insecure net from phone to get past first screen. Should be able to borrow a friend's internet this way, it doesn't download much.
I have no idea how you plan to use the n7 w/o wifi, at least during setup, it is in terms of service...
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Not sure if this still works, but you used to be able to bypass activation by touching all four corners of the device. Top left, top right, bottom right, and bottom left.
I tried the four corners thing. It didn't work. Unfortunately there are no McDonalds or Starbucks near me. I only have these two networks to work with. I bough it to replace my Nook (CM7), which I use to watch episodes of TV shows. I bring the mSD card to work, and put episodes on it, then bring it back to the room and watch them till I fall asleep. With the Nexus I was intent on copying my episodes over through the ethernet cable by day, and taking it back to the room to watch them at night. I guess I'll have to keep watching my shows on my Nook. Sucks. New toy is useless.
xopher.hunter said:
Does the laptop ha e wifi, if so you can share the wired internet connection wirelessly via connnectify
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This would work. Unfortunately I can't connect anything wireless to this network. I might try to sneak this solution. This is the second to last resort. Thanks for the advice/idea!
Racer Of All said:
Well, if you are rooted (should be able to root without setting up) then you can just kill the 'setup', process through adb on your pc. You could also try to flash a ROM without that set up process. Like CM
I thought this when I was setting up my tablet and wondered when would happen if someone didn't have wi fi available immediately.
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I haven't seen any instructions on how to root the device prior to initializing it. Is it possible?
Thanks,
Josh
gijosh28 said:
I tried the four corners thing. It didn't work. Unfortunately there are no McDonalds or Starbucks near me. I only have these two networks to work with. I bough it to replace my Nook (CM7), which I use to watch episodes of TV shows. I bring the mSD card to work, and put episodes on it, then bring it back to the room and watch them till I fall asleep. With the Nexus I was intent on copying my episodes over through the ethernet cable by day, and taking it back to the room to watch them at night. I guess I'll have to keep watching my shows on my Nook. Sucks. New toy is useless.
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I take it u can't skip the sign in like on phones, if u have no way of getting on a wifi network, you can possibly try to kill the setup process via adb...its not really a google oversight, its 2012 WiFi networks are rather easy to find.
I guess I'm just lucky enough to be where they aren't easy to find.
I just tether from my phone
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I have no cell phone coverage here. Although I might be able to use my cell phone to connect to the wireless back at the room, use the cell phone web browser to log on, then tether it to my Nexus. That might work. I'll try that tonight.
gijosh28 said:
Short Story: Is there anyway to make the nexus start working without WiFi?
Long Story: Sherman, set the Way-Back Machine for about a month ago. So there I was the day of the Google I/O conference refreshing the google play store over and over again until the moment I could order my Nexus 7. Needless to say I ordered it the minute I could. Today I recieved my Nexus 7. It took a while to get here. I picked it up from the mailroom three hours ago. I let it charge and turned it on. First screen asks for my country. Second screen says searching for WiFi. And there I sit because , I don't have WiFi. Is there a workaround for this? Or do I have a $250 paperweight, until I get home later this year?
I can't be the only one with this problem.
Resources available to me:
1) I have a laptop that is connected to very slow internet (ethernet, not wireless). It has USB ports, but I don't think theres a way to share internet through USB. I can not attach a wifi router to this network.
2) I have WiFi where I sleep, but I need to open a browser and put in a username and password to log in. I don't think that will work because I can't get to the web browser part of this.
My last resort is to mail it back home to have family activate it and then mail it back to me. Kind of absurd. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks,
Josh
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use a WIFI dongle to attach to your laptop. make it a hotspot using "connectify" software and connect your nexus to it. your laptop must have internet access.
setup aside, how did you plan on managing files etc on the n7 long term without wifi?
Seems there are other products more suited to your needs if you aren't going to use any online or network features.
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