3/3/11 Update: Added an optional kernel patch against EB13 to fix the RNDIS/ADB bug mentioned below. It's not necessary for the use of this app, it still works fine on EB13 stock.
Attached is a build of Wired Tether v1.4 modified to support RNDIS (USB tethering) on (EB13) Froyo Epics. Also attached are the source patches against the v1.4 sources.
This is an update of the previous Eclair version of Wired Tether, but since the kernel patch is no longer necessary in Froyo I've split this into a new thread.
And yes, Froyo does come with USB tethering out of the box. However, in EB13 many folks may find that with the built-in tethering they can only tether to wifi, and attempts to tether to 3G (and possibly 4G) results in error. This Wired Tether client avoids said "errors."
Directions:
(Windows only) Install the Samsung USB drivers. No other drivers are needed for Windows 7, and I think Windows XP SP3.
Make sure the USB cable is unplugged before starting the tether client.
Start "Wired Tether" and "Press to start tethering."
Grant the Superuser Request (if your su requires it).
Make sure tethering has started, you should see green/red "Down/Up" numbers at the bottom of the screen.
Attach the USB cable.
Select "Charging" mode from the "Select USB mode" menu.
Tether!
When finished:
Detach the USB cable.
"Press to stop tethering."
Grant the Superuser Request (if your su requires it).
Exit the "Wired Tether" program.
Reattach the USB cable if you want to use mass-storage.
Note, tethering should be used with "USB debugging" disabled. This is due to a bug in the Froyo (including EB13) kernel's USB gadget driver whereby if RNDIS is enabled "on top of" ADB mode (and subsequently disabled), when "USB debugging" is later turned off it reverts back to RNDIS mode instead of mass storage, whoops! If you get stuck in RNDIS mode, cycling Wired Tether once should fix it. Alternatively, if you always run with "USB debugging" enabled, this bug shouldn't matter. Keep in mind, neither mass-storage support nor ADB will be availble while actively tethering.
Troubleshooting:
If the client force closes on you and you're using a ROM with android-wifi-tether preinstalled, then there is a library conflict. Remove android-wifi-tether from /system, and most importantly, delete (or rename) /system/lib/libnativetask.so, then android-wired-tether should work. If you want both wifi & wired tether, reinstall android-wifi-tether from the market. This will make each application use its own library so there's no more conflicts. See this post for more details.
Technical details:
The Froyo kernel provides RNDIS support via a sysfs switch, much like the previous Eclair kernel patch. Samsung just happens to use a different name ("tethering" instead of "rndis_enable"). Oh, and they introduced a silly bug that results in weird behavior if you tether with "USB debugging" enabled--see above.
You may toggle this variable manually, for example, if you wanted to use the RNDIS interface for other purposes. Just be sure to toggle when the USB cable is unplugged:
Code:
su
echo -n 1 > /sys/devices/virtual/sec/switch/tethering # Enable RNDIS.
echo -n 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/sec/switch/tethering # Disable RNDIS, reenable UMS (or ADB).
The Wired Tether patch simply toggles the sysfs varible upon starting and stopping tethering.
Mirror links (does not require forum login):
wired-tether-1.4-epic-4.apk
wired-tether_use_stable_api.diff
wired-tether_clamp_mss.diff
wired-tether_rndis_enable.diff
epic_adb_vtp_fix-EB13.diff
EXCELLENT. Thank you!
ACS's kernel team will be working on a fix for the bug.
I couldn't get it to work. Said nor the right kernel for wired tether... using bosai 2.0. Usb debugging is off and no libnative.so conflict
tommi_han said:
I couldn't get it to work. Said nor the right kernel for wired tether... using bosai 2.0.
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That uses the DK28 kernel right? Can you check if the file "/sys/devices/virtual/sec/switch/tethering" exists?
Hmm, I assumed EB13's tethering support was the same as DK28. But I see now the relevant source file was last modified on 11/27, perhaps some changes didn't make it into DK28. I never ran it myself, since it's useless to me without source.
Otherwise, try again when ROMs update to EB13 kernels?
Thanks so much for making this! Works beautifully for me on stock deodexed eb13.
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That uses the DK28 kernel right? Can you check if the file "/sys/devices/virtual/sec/switch/tethering" exists?
Hmm, I assumed EB13's tethering support was the same as DK28. But I see now the relevant source file was last modified on 11/27, perhaps some changes didn't make it into DK28. I never ran it myself, since it's useless to me without source.
Otherwise, try again when ROMs update to EB13 kernels?
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Yes, Bonsai 2.0 and 2.01 are both DK28 based so they probably wouldn't work with this unfortunately, but just wait a day or so and you should be seeing some bomb bonsai action
Looks like got to go to eb13
Ok so just to clarify...
I should uninstall wifitether and then install this and then reinstall wifi tether and they'll both work when I need em? Ofcourse I mean alternately...
And usb debugging should be off to avoid conflicts with adb
Got it
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Also stock eb13 should be good right?
Sorry...I just feel like a giddy schoolgirl right now. I've been waiting for nexus one style tethering for a minute....everytime tethering was here there was always a catch...
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Ok so just to clarify...
I should uninstall wifitether and then install this and then reinstall wifi tether and they'll both work when I need em? Ofcourse I mean alternately...
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Huh? I had Wifi Tether installed first and tested it, then installed Wired Tether and tested it, and then tested Wifi tethering again and it works just fine.
A_Flying_Fox said:
Also stock eb13 should be good right?
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Yes, it works fine with stock EB13
A_Flying_Fox said:
I should uninstall wifitether and then install this and then reinstall wifi tether and they'll both work when I need em?
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There's no problem if you installed WiFi tether from the market or by downloading the apk. In either case, the libraries for the respecitve applications are segregated in their own /data/data subfolder and there will be no conflict.
The conflict issue might, and only, would arise if WiFi tether comes with the ROM you're using. At least, that was the case in Eclair days.
I should mention, if you have a previous version of Wired Tether installed, it must be removed completely before this version is installed, otherwise the helper binaries won't get updated. That's probably not an issue for most folks since previous versions didn't work in Froyo.
Thanks
I can't wait to test it out tomorrow on the laptop while on the road just to see if it'll work
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Registered just to thank you!
Thank you so much! I scoured the nets for a usb tether app. Google's didn't work, but your fix for epic worked perfectly. Wifi doesn't work with my work comp, so this is wonderful!
Installed on a EB13 fresh install. I just browsed to the url of the apk.
Thank you so much!
Tried this and failed miserably!!! Oh well! :-(
Just installed on a fresh EB13 flashed using EXE method... Works great, I am rooted. Tested on 4g and getting great speeds 3-5 down .5-1 up... tested on 3g and cant get speed test to run but it works okay.
Bump so people can enjoy wired tether
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Thank you, this was the only thing keeping me from dk28. And I have been too busy with school to do my own fix for eb13.
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mkasick, thank you so much!!! You are my hero. Mine kept randomly dropping and this seems to be more solid. It's working great!!!
I cannot say enough about this... I can make/receive calls/texts without any connectivity problems. It's extremely fast!
I'm running Midnight ROM 4.0 EB13 with 0.2a Genocide (horrible name) and Nova's glass theme with AOSP lock and for the first time since I've had this phone I'm having no issues (only one minor thing gives me an FC, but it still works so it's a moot point)
I get a steady 1700+ on quadrant and can download up to 1.2 megs per second on 4G if the server allows it.
A_Flying_Fox said:
Bump so people can enjoy wired tether
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Nice bump action. I don't know if I would have seen this fantastic thread otherwise.
Thank you OP for the excellence!
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Which app are you all using for tethering? I can't seem to get the wireless one to work, the wired one looks good, but not sure if it works with the HERO. There are two in the market, one is pda net which ive used, but it breaks up every few minutes and there is easy tether, but I haven't used that.
I think all you need is Htc sync installed to use the wired tether. I use the wireless tether just fine, you just have to experiment on which one works best for you. Try the 1.5 wireless tether.. Provided your hero is rooted.
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Heres website
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
You need HTC Driver installed for wired tether, and you also need the 2.11 PRI from one of the Eris ROMs.
yes, im rooted running fresh toast. Should I still use the one for 1.5?
Unless someone else knows about an update, There is currently issue with wireless tether and fresh toast. Like the ability to enable the wireless tether but the phone will lock up when disabling.
didn't the eris PRI cause problems before?
Only with Sprint NFL and Nascar.
Just finished using Easy Tether and honestly its very easy and fast!
I've used and enjoyed Pdanet but now it "expired" and I can't access any secure sites (like email) and it's really annoying.
Never got Easy Tether to work
I have the "Wired Tether" by the same people who made "Wireless Tether for Root Users" and can't get either to work (running Fresh 2.1.2)
I'm pretty sure I have the HTC Sync drivers on my computer since my system detects it successfully as an adb android phone.
Idk what to do, I'd prefer to get the wired tether for root users to work but even if I could figure out the wireless problem that would be cool too.
I'm using the wifi tether from google on my rooted stock 1.5 android
anyone still have the pri udatezip
Wired tether for root users won't work for us because a special driver needs to be in the kernel I think (at least from what I gather from the faq). Wireless 1.60 works great on zen my touch slide rom overclocked by the way. Those on fresh toast who have problems, try 2.01, it's meant for g1 with a new kernel built from toasts, so ya never know.
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Anyone know of a good wifi tethering for a rooted captivate? If you don't know of a wifi tethering...what about a good USB tethering?
Thanks,
Chris
dinohaven said:
Anyone know of a good wifi tethering for a rooted captivate? If you don't know of a wifi tethering...what about a good USB tethering?
Thanks,
Chris
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Wifi tethering is built into the leaked 2.2 rom. Just go to Settings > Wireless and network > Mobile AP
If not on 2.2, this is the best I've seen so far. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
USB tethering is built into the phone.
For 2.2: Settings > Wireless and network > Tethering.
For 2.1: Settings> Applications > USB Settings
Isn't the built in usb tethering in 2.1 so you can use at&t's subscription tethering service? If not I wasted $10 on EasyTeather. (which works like a CHAMP btw.)
PDANet adds the bonus of being able to text using your computer also. Costs more if I remember right.
For sure on froyo MobilAP is full of win.
Sulphur4724 said:
Isn't the built in usb tethering in 2.1 so you can use at&t's subscription tethering service?
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Wouldn't know. I don't keep usb cables with me so I never bothered to try it.
Sulphur4724 said:
Isn't the built in usb tethering in 2.1 so you can use at&t's subscription tethering service?
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No. There is no fee for using the usb tethering in 2.1
dayv said:
No. There is no fee for using the usb tethering in 2.1
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/mutter (10 char)
Neither Hotsport nor Tether Works on Captivate
Hmm, so I tried "Wireless Teather" but failed to ever get the computer to recognize the wifi hotspot...any ideas there?
As for tethering direct from the USB, when I go to Settings > Applications > USB Connections, I only get the following:
Kies
Media Player
Mass Storage
Ask on Connection
No option to tether...
Ideas?
dinohaven said:
Hmm, so I tried "Wireless Teather" but failed to ever get the computer to recognize the wifi hotspot...any ideas there?
As for tethering direct from the USB, when I go to Settings > Applications > USB Connections, I only get the following:
Kies
Media Player
Mass Storage
Ask on Connection
No option to tether...
Ideas?
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I think you select ask on connection and it pops up in that menu.
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Samsung's i896 Captivate (Rogers version) allows for wireless tethering, stock:
Settings -» Wireless and network -» Mobile AP settings -» [hit the checkbox]
AFAIK, PDANet is a free-download:
junefabrics [dot] com/android/download.php [you know what to do]
This works for me, I've tested it: very easy setup.
Could it be, that the i897 (AT&T) rendition of the Captivate does not include wireless tethering by default...?
PhrProfess said:
Samsung's i896 Captivate (Rogers version) allows for wireless tethering, stock:
Settings -» Wireless and network -» Mobile AP settings -» [hit the checkbox]
AFAIK, PDANet is a free-download:
junefabrics [dot] com/android/download.php [you know what to do]
This works for me, I've tested it: very easy setup.
Could it be, that the i897 (AT&T) rendition of the Captivate does not include wireless tethering by default...?
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On the firmware that comes with it straight from the box, it does not include it by default.
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Hmm... fascinating.
Got WiFi Up and Running...But...
OK OK...thanks to the thread WIFI is up and running on the captivate (tethering I am still clueless). But I am using the latest version of WIFI TETHERING and it appears to be working fine. I am using wireless_tether_2_0_5-pre11.apk version on this site:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
BUT:
Here is the real pickle now....it works GREAT (about 2MBPS) until I try to bring a game up to play (like BF2). Then, the internet simply stops. Any suggestions on how to bypass this?
I know this sounds like a real trivial question...but the AT&T cap on data cards simply devastated our internet in my house (we live in the sticks). I am trying to find a good alternative.
To summarize:
Internet now works on WIFI until I try to bring a game up to play (like BF2). Then, the internet simply stops. Any suggestions on how to bypass this?
One possibility for you would be to install Cognition. It enables both Mobile AP and USB Tethering, among other things. You have two choices, Eclair or Froyo. Cognition 2.1.7 is Eclair and includes the JH7 rom update. This version is completely stable. The Cognition 2.2 Froyo beta versions are also good but there are a couple of issues.
I have had Cognition 2.1.6 installed since the day Froyo was first leaked. I decided not to intall Froyo until the release version is available. My version of Cognition runs fantastic. There are zero issues.
When you have USB Tethering insatlled, there will be an additional option in the USB Settings screen: Samsung Kies, Media player, Mass storage, "PC Internet" and Ask on Connection. PC Internet is the Tethering option.
I havn't used either wifi mobile ap, or usb tethering much, so I don't know how well either of them works, but just thought this might be one possible solution for you to try.
Creepy...
I like where you are going Creepy...but I have yet to see detailed instructions on how to install the ROM. I have done it on many phones, but Captivate step-by-step instructions seem to be lacking...
You have a good link to that??
dinohaven said:
I like where you are going Creepy...but I have yet to see detailed instructions on how to install the ROM. I have done it on many phones, but Captivate step-by-step instructions seem to be lacking...
You have a good link to that??
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Go to the thread and the first post click on faq's
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dinohaven said:
I like where you are going Creepy...but I have yet to see detailed instructions on how to install the ROM. I have done it on many phones, but Captivate step-by-step instructions seem to be lacking...
You have a good link to that??
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I believe there may be an easier way. I think I remember seeing a thread in the apps and themes forum about a ported mobile AP app from one of the i9000 roms. I could be wrong of course. I'd find the link but I just woke up and am now planning on passing out again
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dinohaven said:
I like where you are going Creepy...but I have yet to see detailed instructions on how to install the ROM. I have done it on many phones, but Captivate step-by-step instructions seem to be lacking...
You have a good link to that??
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You probably already found this, but, you would be installing from stock 2.1 I believe, so here. This rom is drop dead easy to install:
http://cognition.theidiotshideout.net/mw/index.php?title=Main_Page#From_2.1_Eclair
Did you see this thread in Capitvate general? It might also be an alternative for you. I installed the full Kies program downloaded from the Samsung UK site at one point. I didn't keep it though, because I didn't need it. My PC is Windows 7. There's another thread somewhere, a sticky I think or was a sticky, about downloading and installing kies from the Samsung UK site. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731325
when i plug in the usb i get
when i plug in the usb i get
kies
media player
mass storage
there is no tethering option, please help, im totally lost and am a total beginner with the computer. walk it out slow, i have been workin on this for days and am getting nowhere.
dinohaven said:
Anyone know of a good wifi tethering for a rooted captivate? If you don't know of a wifi tethering...what about a good USB tethering?
Thanks,
Chris
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I have both working setup yesterday via Perception. All I did is go to Wireless and Networks and chose MobileAP. That's for the wireless. Then for the usb, I chose Tethering. My windows installed an Samsung NDIS driver for the device.
It works perfectly on the internet. However on VPN, it works but I get disconnected in less than 2 minutes. I am able to remote desktop to a Windows machine as well as ssh to a unix machine but after a minute, my access is gone. The remote machine wouldn't respond anymore. I had to disconnect my VPN then reconnect again. Not sure why.
I can't speak for the stock ROM since I've been on Cognition for quite a while and now Perception. However, I just tried the USB Tethering on Perception... plugged in the USB cable, selected Mass Storage... then went into Settings->Wifi->Tethering and turned on USB Tethering. Took Windows a minute to install the drivers and whatever else it decides to do when you plug something new in and withing about a minute and a half, was connected to the internet via my phone. (typing this on it right now actually)
I believe Cognition had the same option available... but can't be 100% sure since I never used it prior to just now.
Have also used the wifi tethering without issue since some of the earlier cognition 2.2 releases.
Has anyone been able to get any version (2.0.7 or 3.x beta) of Google's WiFi Tether app working on their rooted Droid Bionic? Link to app
It didn't seem to work for this guy at the end of the video: Link
For me tethering is critical for work and I don't want to activate my Droid Bionic (which is coming tomorrow) until it can be confirmed working. Will keep using Thunderbolt for now... I can also imagine this is a huge issue for many other users.
However, I am aware that Motorola devices need some kind of device profile in the "Change Device-Profile" option in the settings of that app, has anyone played around with that, maybe choosing the Droid X or other Droid?
Any feedback greatly appreciated...
I hope you find a solution soon, I also have the same problem
Don't bother until a custom ROM comes out that can "hide your ass".
Since it is for work, paying for the monthly tether should be a business expense.
I tried some of the work-arounds on the net... barnacle did not work for me... choosing the droid x profile in device setup at least showed my wifi hot spot, but I could not obtain an IP... I had also noticed errors about dhcp in the log.
kierandill said:
Since it is for work, paying for the monthly tether should be a business expense.
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exactly, in the mean time your going to be stuck using PDAnet and a USB cable.
Got it, rooted it, figured it out. Use version 2.0.7. Change the LAN option to 10.10.1.x
Also it only works in ad-hoc mode but at least its a start. I'm sure updates will fix it.
open1your1eyes0 said:
Got it, rooted it, figured it out. Use version 2.0.7. Change the LAN option to 10.10.1.x
Also it only works in ad-hoc mode but at least its a start. I'm sure updates will fix it.
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Woot! I don't own one but I am glad you got it going perhaps a screenie of some data transfer?
Also try this with the 3. beta if you don't mind
Brenardo said:
Woot! I don't own one but I am glad you got it going perhaps a screenie of some data transfer?
Also try this with the 3. beta if you don't mind
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Can't get 3 beta to work at all but it doesn't offer anything other than ad-hoc mode also. Also doesn't show data going through on the app. But hey at least it works.
Can anyone confirm the 2.0.7 wireless tether working?
not working
2.07 not working for me even using the 10.1 network. clients fail to obtain an IP address.
Same problem here - wifi tethering not working...
The newest 3.x didn't work for me. Has anyone tried manually setting the client's IP/Gateway/DNS? I don't remember what the dhcp issued on my incredible, otherwise I'd go grab my laptop and mess around with different static settings.
RawNis said:
2.07 not working for me even using the 10.1 network. clients fail to obtain an IP address.
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It takes a long time I noticed. Wait for the little blue notification icon to appear that shows the device is connected. Can take as long as 3 minutes sometimes but it works for me I assure you. The key thing is the 10.10.1.x network which is still unblocked because VPN's can use that network, anything other than that won't work.
I can't get wifi tehthering to work but just using the phones built in usb tehering option works and does not send me to a page to subscribe for tethering. Don't know why this works but if I try the built in wireless tethering it says I have to sign up. EDIT Was working on launch day but tried again today and won't work so I guess the system wasn't updated the first day I tried it.
Hi,
I found way to enable Hotspot without Verizon Provisioning. I used SQLLite Editor to modify settings.db for "Settings Storage" application ( com.motorola.android.providers.settings ). Set entitlement_check to 0 and reboot the phone.
Dmitry
ddv2005 said:
Hi,
I found way to enable Hotspot without Verizon Provisioning. I used SQLLite Editor to modify settings.db for "Settings Storage" application ( com.motorola.android.providers.settings ). Set entitlement_check to 0 and reboot the phone.
Dmitry
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I just tried this. It appears to be working. I was able to connect and browse from my laptop. Now the question is, does Verizon still know I'm tethering even though I'm not paying to tether?
I second. Works for me a well, with no warning or pop up. Cudos to you my good man
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Just did it and all seems fine so far.
btw, WOW. Ive never poked around the databases like that. Everything from the hdmi overscan to wifi info is in there. That is So cool.
Works for me too! However, only works properly with WPA security. If Hotspot is set to "open", you can connect but get no internet...
Is there a wired tether app out there for use on our D3 that successfully works? I'm running the latest Gummy ROM.
I use Easy Tether and it works perfectly, am running stock rom. hope that helps
Have you tried the built in USB tether in the Wireless/Networks settings area?
Not certain about Gummy but most custom roms seem to have it working.
PDANet
I have been using PDAnet for more than a year, rooted, unrooted, stock ROM and it works well. Recently added a wi-fi feature. Reasonable cost to support the app.
RWALEY said:
Have you tried the built in USB tether in the Wireless/Networks settings area?
Not certain about Gummy but most custom roms seem to have it working.
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Built in will not work unless you buy the service from Verizon. I use PDA Net. Works very well. My only complaint is that you have to enable USB debugging to make it work.
ratman6161 said:
Built in will not work unless you buy the service from Verizon. I use PDA Net. Works very well. My only complaint is that you have to enable USB debugging to make it work.
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Most of the custom roms have addressed that issue.
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Most of the custom roms have addressed that issue.
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i've tried the built in and its not working, at least not that i can tell: i plug it in, enable USB debugging, and then disable mass storage, then plug it in, check off enable the built in tether, and restart my computer and it doesn't seem to notice it.....am i doing something wrong?
digitalsynner85 said:
i've tried the built in and its not working, at least not that i can tell: i plug it in, enable USB debugging, and then disable mass storage, then plug it in, check off enable the built in tether, and restart my computer and it doesn't seem to notice it.....am i doing something wrong?
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Try setting the USB to PC mode.
Also, make sure you have the drivers installed:
32 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?71c12qc4a1svqza
64 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?8rb7bpvp2b9vy2f
When you enable USB tether it should automatically initialize the Motorola virtual network adapter on your computer.
If you still do not see anything then it must not work with your rom and a 3rd party app would probably be easiest.
RWALEY said:
Try setting the USB to PC mode.
Also, make sure you have the drivers installed:
32 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?71c12qc4a1svqza
64 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?8rb7bpvp2b9vy2f
When you enable USB tether it should automatically initialize the Motorola virtual network adapter on your computer.
If you still do not see anything then it must not work with your rom and a 3rd party app would probably be easiest.
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Once again, this WILL NOT WORK with a stock Droid 3. Assuming everything works properly, you will sort of get an Internet connection on the computer...sort of...But the only place it will take you is to a Verizon Wireless page telling you you "If you would like to subscribe to mobile Broadband Connect or 3G Mobile Hotspot call..." with a couple of phone numbers and also telling you that its an extra $20 per month for this service.
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Once again, this WILL NOT WORK with a stock Droid 3. Assuming everything works properly, you will sort of get an Internet connection on the computer...sort of...But the only place it will take you is to a Verizon Wireless page telling you you "If you would like to subscribe to mobile Broadband Connect or 3G Mobile Hotspot call..." with a couple of phone numbers and also telling you that its an extra $20 per month for this service.
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Yes. OP said he is running Gummy, not stock.
Verizon users report that this works on Eclipse and Maverick and they do not subscribe. It may or may not work on Gummy but it does not hurt to try.
It should work. It isn't too much different than CM9 or AOKP.
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So I am strongly considering the Moto X not that Verizon has Moto Maker and the 32GB verizon. The one thing I love on my current phone running CM10.2 is the ability to tether my laptop to it for internet access without getting charged extra by verizon while I travel. Usually in a monthly billing cycle when traveling with work I'll consume about 20GBs of data. Can I do this with the Moto X without getting charged tether fees? Do I need to root it to do this?
FYI: I'm i'm on an unlimited plan
If you root with RockMyMoto, yes..
For using Wifi Tether for Root app, see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449534 You MUST use the specific version now linked in the first post, or it wont work.... In other words, do NOT get the version from the Play store. (I'm using this way with my Rooted X, also unlimited plan)
To use the built in tethering app see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443562 (I haven't tried it, but there are many reports in that thread of it working).
If you don't want to root, then you could try Foxfi. Not sure if it works, I've never used it.
I have always used THIS, on multiple phones. I'm on the 3.3 beta 2 and it works fine. Go into settings, and make sure the device profile is Generic ICS/JB (wlan0), and check the WiFi driver reload, MSS clamping, and Routing fix options.
gokart2 said:
I have always used THIS, on multiple phones. I'm on the 3.3 beta 2 and it works fine. Go into settings, and make sure the device profile is Generic ICS/JB (wlan0), and check the WiFi driver reload, MSS clamping, and Routing fix options.
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For some reason I couldn't get that version to work on my Verizon X. While the PC and tablet saw the X, it saw it as WLAN0, and never properly connected to the phone.
The thread I linked to has a patched version that works properly for me, including seeing the "hot spot" as the SSID I set on the phone, and letting the PC and tablet connect to the phone and get to the internet.
The x is awesome for one. All u gotta do is root and follow the thread to use built In tethering appreciate. Works great. Or better yet flash Nitro's eclipse ROM. Its all done and its a great rom
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KidJoe said:
For some reason I couldn't get that version to work on my Verizon X. While the PC and tablet saw the X, it saw it as WLAN0, and never properly connected to the phone.
The thread I linked to has a patched version that works properly for me, including seeing the "hot spot" as the SSID I set on the phone, and letting the PC and tablet connect to the phone and get to the internet.
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I did notice the wlan0 where on the other device I had u could change it or use the ssid, but my tab and others will connect? The initial connection always funks up, usually just have to cycle WiFi from the device and cycle tether too. U try reboot, fix perms, and cache/dalvik wipes? Haven't tried modifying that system apk, heard about some issues and this never gives much, if any.
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I did notice the wlan0 where on the other device I had u could change it or use the ssid, but my tab and others will connect? The initial connection always funks up, usually just have to cycle WiFi from the device and cycle tether too. U try reboot, fix perms, and cache/dalvik wipes? Haven't tried modifying that system apk, heard about some issues and this never gives much, if any.
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I tried everything. Yes.
I liked the way wifi tether worked on my past phones. Using the patched copy found in this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449534 , which is also needed for the GNex w/4.2, works just like it did on my Bionic, Thunderbolt, and other past phones. No issues. After initial config and allowing SU, just launch the app, tap to start tethering, go to my PC, Tablets, etc.. and connect and go.
The APK is originally from https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1661#c109 however, I just noticed lower down in that discussion a patch was added to the experimental 3.4 ( https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1661#c197 ) so I might try that.
I don't feel the need to mess with those system files to use the phone's built in tethering app. I don't have to. I only offered that because some were using it since Wifi Tether for Root wasn't working.
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I tried everything. Yes.
I liked the way wifi tether worked on my past phones. Using the patched copy found in this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449534 , which is also needed for the GNex w/4.2, works just like it did on my Bionic, Thunderbolt, and other past phones. No issues. After initial config and allowing SU, just launch the app, tap to start tethering, go to my PC, Tablets, etc.. and connect and go.
The APK is originally from https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1661#c109 however, I just noticed lower down in that discussion a patch was added to the experimental 3.4 ( https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=1661#c197 ) so I might try that.
I don't feel the need to mess with those system files to use the phone's built in tethering app. I don't have to. I only offered that because some were using it since Wifi Tether for Root wasn't working.
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editig one cell in the system settings to get the built-in hotspot app to work is hardly messing with the system files. i've done this on my last three phones and they've all worked flawlessly. plus the built-in app has decent security features.
640k said:
editig one cell in the system settings to get the built-in hotspot app to work is hardly messing with the system files. i've done this on my last three phones and they've all worked flawlessly. plus the built-in app has decent security features.
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I know you read the one thread I posted a link to as you asked about doing the SQL edit, and posted a screen shot from your D4.. Its OP talks about replacing a bunch of APK files which are system files...
In Post #24 of that thread, thepolishguy the SQL tweak doesn't work.
... hence my saying I didn't want to mess with a bunch of system files.
Not to mention, side loading an APK and using it is easier. It might not be "cleaner" or seem as "integrated" but it works.
Awesome thanks everyone. I defintely plan on rooting my phone and installed xposed.