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.
Sent from my Captivate
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.
Sent from my Captivate
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
Sent from my Captivate
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.
So I got my Samsung Galaxy Tab (sprint CDMA version) today and when I first plugged it into my computer the drivers installed fine. I was able to mount the sd card and transfer files with ease. I then proceeded to root the device hoping to put a new rom on it, I've got a captivate and am not a rookie at all when it comes to flashing roms via odin, cwm, etc...I first put the device into debugging mode which is where things got weird. As soon as I put the device into debugging mode and plugged it in via usb it immediately became "unrecognizable". I have the correct updated drivers for the device both from the Samsung website and via the Android SDK tools. There should be no reason why this happened. So I then took it out of usb debugging and plugged it back in and bam, again, "USB Device not recognized". I've been installing and uninstalling drivers, the device itself from the device manager, and have been trying other numerous ideas. I've been Googling and searching for hours upon hours at this point and don't know what to do next. Odin does NOT recognize the device when in download mode and the device does charge when connected to the computer. I have tried a different cord with the device and different computers and it's all the same story, works until debugging is enabled then it will no longer work no matter what. I am fairly sure at this point the device itself is malfunctioning or defected but I wanted the opinion of others before sending it back. I am pretty sure have tried everything and am doing everything right. Please help if you can, if not I still appreciate your time! Specs are listed below:
Hardware Version
P100.08
Model Number
SPH-P100
Firmware Version
2.2.1
Kernel Version
2.6.32.9
Ebicoustic said:
As soon as I put the device into debugging mode and plugged it in via usb it immediately became "unrecognizable".
....the device does charge when connected to the computer.
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1. Just wondering, have you installed Kies before connecting the tab to your PC?
2. The SGT will not charge "normally" with a USB connection. It will trickle charge, which is very slow way of charging, and the device will not indicate that it is charging. Does your device indicate it's charging? (As stated above)
Hit thanks if I deserve it..
FWIW, My SPH-P100 Sprint Galaxy Tab has been an adventure as well. Enough so that I wish I'd known more and held out for a GSM model.
I am not even sure if Kies and/or Odin will in fact work with the Sprint GT. I've had almost no luck with a variety of attempts. Even the widely used ClockWorkMod Recovery does not include the Sprint GT among its list of supported devices. It does include the CDMA Verizon GT - and some folks have posted that they eventually got that to work.
I did get the SuperOneClick to work and setup root privileges on my tab. That part works fine. But so far I've been reluctant to experiment too much with the various tools that "almost appear that they should work" as I have too little experience with this Android tablet environment to feel comfortable that I can recover from the eventual disaster.
Am hopeful that Samsung will in fact follow through on their commitment to provide upgrade of all GTs to Gingerbread 2.3.3. If so that may be enough for my needs. I WOULD like to get the Netflix viewer app working. Is frustrating to already have a Netflix account and not be able to access it via my GT. A guy down the hall can get Netflix on his Droid X - which really bugs me! lol
IMHO, Google/Samsung/Motorola/HTC/etc. have done a horrible job rolling out Android - both on phones and tablets. Netflix really highlighted this when they decided to do device-by-device testing and certification before allowing Android devices access to their movies. Apparently the 'capabilities' inherent to various Android devices varies so much (and not just OS version) makes it difficult to roll out something as simple as Netflix access. It is frustrating. And the only "solution" so far is to wildly 'hack' your device in the hope that you'll shake something loose enough to make it work as you wished it had when you bought it.
Enough whining for now. But it has been a very frustrating and disappointing experience.
I installed Kies AFTER installing drivers and connecting the tablet and it has no effect. I also learned after googling that kies does not support the sprint cdma version though I could be wrong but many people have stated this. And the device does charge and does so very fast actually, 20% to 100% in 4 hours. I don't think it's trickling down as you say because it is very clearly charging at a fast pace. Thanks for the quick response though! And I have also tried superoneclick root and other methods i.e odin but neither can find the device. I know some people have had luck with this sort of thing after upgrading the rom and/or flashing firmware onto the device which I would love to try but unfortunately without windows being able to see the device, none of this is even remotely possible.
I think the reference to slow charging on USB is really refering to using a data USB port on a notebook or desktop computer. This is because the data USB ports are limited in how much current they will pass. My SPH-P100 will in fact charge on a data USB port - but very, very slowly. In fact if the device is ON it may just barely be breaking even.
The USB charger is certainly capable of charging at a very reasonable rate.
I'm still waiting on the 2.3.3 update that Samsung has promised. It only took them 5 months to get the 2.2.1 update out for my Fascinate! So maybe we'll see the 2.3.3 update by Thanksgiving...or Christmas...or...
Hey, everyone.
I just bought an ATT Samsung Focus S i937 off of eBay. It was locked when I received it, so I plunked down 25 bucks and unlocked it. I'm using it on Telus and so far all is well, except for WiFi connection sharing/tethering.
When I try to enable internet sharing, I get a message saying "Connection not shared. To enable tethering on this device go to (ATT's website) or dial 611."
Basically, it sounds like I need to have an ATT tethering plan to enable this on my phone, but since I'm not an ATT customer, there's not mch I can do.
I was wondering if there is a workaround for this. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Taylor
TaylorofCanada said:
Hey, everyone.
I just bought an ATT Samsung Focus S i937 off of eBay. It was locked when I received it, so I plunked down 25 bucks and unlocked it. I'm using it on Telus and so far all is well, except for WiFi connection sharing/tethering.
When I try to enable internet sharing, I get a message saying "Connection not shared. To enable tethering on this device go to (ATT's website) or dial 611."
Basically, it sounds like I need to have an ATT tethering plan to enable this on my phone, but since I'm not an ATT customer, there's not mch I can do.
I was wondering if there is a workaround for this. Please let me know!
Thanks,
Taylor
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firstly DO NOT INSTALL THE SAMSUNG UPDATE!! and if updating the OSan have it unlocked already read This Website and use the relock prevent + edit your hosts file
Absolutely back up your device at every stage using This Guide
So follow these steps
unlock the device Here follow the instructions which includes installing the diagnostic tool and install XAP deployer or XAP handler Here or Here With the XAP file deployer in the WP7 SDK
Then install WP7 Root Tools Here
Then install WP Bazaar market Here
Open Root Tools, and give Bazaar higher level privileges
Find WinTT on the Bazaar market and install it
Open Root Tools, and give WinTT higher level privileges
you may need to restart to get WinTT working
go through WinTT and turn on ICS
Done
Wow thanks.
That's very complete. One questions though... I didn't mention this, but I am a registered WP7 dev and can unlock this device using my dev access. Can I load any of the XAPs directly instead of having to crack my phone?
Thanks,
Taylor
Yeah, you have limited access to installing xaps, but you will still need to interop unlock and use root tools to give higher level access to WinTT, so your best starting from scratch,
Sent from my SGH-i937 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Unable to understand the process
I have purchased an Samsung Focus S i937 locked to AT&T. I have purchased an unlock code and have successfully unlocked my phone. Im also unable to use the Internet Sharing feature of my phone. Firstly, I am not a technical guy hence im unable to understand the process stated by you. Secondly, I wanted to find out that does following the process given by you, expose my device to get BRICKED as I am able to understand that involved a JAIL BREAK of the device. Does it have any other side effects.? Like effecting the radio signals or any other such problem.
Thanks
abhijeetmohan06 said:
I have purchased an Samsung Focus S i937 locked to AT&T. I have purchased an unlock code and have successfully unlocked my phone. Im also unable to use the Internet Sharing feature of my phone. Firstly, I am not a technical guy hence im unable to understand the process stated by you. Secondly, I wanted to find out that does following the process given by you, expose my device to get BRICKED as I am able to understand that involved a JAIL BREAK of the device. Does it have any other side effects.? Like effecting the radio signals or any other such problem.
Thanks
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ok, first things first.
You won't brick your device, at worst a hardrest all remove all changes you can do, our device, the focus S, isn't fully unlocked, so there are limitations to the amount of damage you can do by arseing it up. With that behind us you have to learn what you are about to do, there isn't a simple way.
So, start by knowing these basics, then read through the guide, any bits you don't understand feel free to ask.
1, AT&T locked your internet connection sharing, so you must re enable that
2, To enable ICS, you must make changes to the registry
3, Microsoft locked you out of making changes to the registry, so you must gain access to do it
4, AT&T left a security hole allowing us to make changes to allow us to change things like registry
5, using that hole we can install software that will give us more access, that software can then allow us to remove the AT&T lock on ics
These things you must do, there is no magic answer, there has been some short cuts made but this in some cases has had a negative effect, such as losing 3g, doing as I said will not have any effect on your signal or anything else
Sent from my Samsung Focus S using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Have you guys noticed any of the following....
issues after the above procedures were applied (a big thanks to all the brainiacs who know how to hack this stuff):
Slowed Internet Connection
Lower Strength of GPS Signal
Less accuracy and trouble sometime finding location
Less accuracy while using maps because of the above statement
Not complaining, just curious. Thanks to all.:good:
7carisfast said:
issues after the above procedures were applied (a big thanks to all the brainiacs who know how to hack this stuff):
Slowed Internet Connection
Lower Strength of GPS Signal
Less accuracy and trouble sometime finding location
Less accuracy while using maps because of the above statement
Not complaining, just curious. Thanks to all.:good:
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theres nothing in the code that should have done that, the XML import only fiddles with interop unlock
im not 100% sure what WTT changes but I know the entries it should be fiddling with and shouldnt make any difference, although its been suggested the ICS code does mess with the 3G signal ive not heard anything at all to suggest that it effects GPS as well.
See This Thread for details, ive copied the relevant bits here but all thanks should go to those on the original thread
Option 1
---- 11.3. If your device is not locked to a specific operator, you can use the Samsung Network Profile app (for 1st generation) or Wireless Manager (for 2nd generation)
-------- 11.3.1. Uninstall the Samsung Network Profile / Wireless Manager app.
-------- 11.3.2. Download and install the latest version of the Samsung Network Profile / Wireless Manager app from the Marketplace.
-------- 11.3.3. Open the Samsung Network Profile / Wireless Manager app.
-------- 11.3.4. Select a different Network Operator.
-------- 11.3.5. Now Select your own Network Operator again.
-------- 11.3.6. Exit the Network Profile / Wireless Manager app.
Option 2
Resolve Samsung connection problems
A lot of Samsung owners have complained here about connection problems. They blamed Interop Unlock, but apparently this has more to do with enabling "Internet Connection Sharing" than with "Interop Unlock". You should be able to recover the connection, apply this:
1. Start Diagnosis App> *#32489# ***DOES NOT WORK ON i937***
2. Tap "Back" 2 times to go back to Phone Control
3. Choose: [7] Network Control
4. Choose: [1] GFC
5. Choose: [3] Setting Cancellation
Wait for it to say success, then reboot.
GPS is a completely passive function, I don't have a problem with this, HSDPA may have issues for reasons unknown but using this method doesn't effect mine, perhaps its carrier specific..
dazza9075 said:
theres nothing in the code that should have done that, the XML import only fiddles with interop unlock
im not 100% sure what WTT changes but I know the entries it should be fiddling with and shouldnt make any difference, although its been suggested the ICS code does mess with the 3G signal ive not heard anything at all to suggest that it effects GPS as well.
See This Thread for details, ive copied the relevant bits here but all thanks should go to those on the original thread
Option 1
---- 11.3. If your device is not locked to a specific operator, you can use the Samsung Network Profile app (for 1st generation) or Wireless Manager (for 2nd generation)
-------- 11.3.1. Uninstall the Samsung Network Profile / Wireless Manager app.
-------- 11.3.2. Download and install the latest version of the Samsung Network Profile / Wireless Manager app from the Marketplace.
-------- 11.3.3. Open the Samsung Network Profile / Wireless Manager app.
-------- 11.3.4. Select a different Network Operator.
-------- 11.3.5. Now Select your own Network Operator again.
-------- 11.3.6. Exit the Network Profile / Wireless Manager app.
Option 2
Resolve Samsung connection problems
A lot of Samsung owners have complained here about connection problems. They blamed Interop Unlock, but apparently this has more to do with enabling "Internet Connection Sharing" than with "Interop Unlock". You should be able to recover the connection, apply this:
1. Start Diagnosis App> *#32489#
2. Tap "Back" 2 times to go back to Phone Control
3. Choose: [7] Network Control
4. Choose: [1] GFC
5. Choose: [3] Setting Cancellation
Wait for it to say success, then reboot.
GPS is a completely passive function, I don't have a problem with this, HSDPA may have issues for reasons unknown but using this method doesn't effect mine, perhaps its carrier specific..
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Thanks for the info. I'll see if it helps. Just as FYI, the code *#32489# does not appear to work on the i937.
7carisfast said:
Thanks for the info. I'll see if it helps. Just as FYI, the code *#32489# does not appear to work on the i937.
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indeed, so it would seem, many of the diagnostic codes have been disabled which is a pain, even the ones that are left don't always do what you expect them to do
8773 update
dazza9075 said:
firstly DO NOT INSTALL THE SAMSUNG UPDATE!! and if updating the OSan have it unlocked already read This Website and use the relock prevent + edit your hosts file
Absolutely back up your device at every stage using This Guide
So follow these steps
unlock the device Here follow the instructions which includes installing the diagnostic tool and install XAP deployer or XAP handler Here or Here With the XAP file deployer in the WP7 SDK
Then install WP7 Root Tools Here
Then install WP Bazaar market Here
Open Root Tools, and give Bazaar higher level privileges
Find WinTT on the Bazaar market and install it
Open Root Tools, and give WinTT higher level privileges
you may need to restart to get WinTT working
go through WinTT and turn on ICS
Done
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What if I have already updated to version 7.10.8773.98, is there any other possible way? I don't need any other features. Thanks in advance.
If you have updated the OS and NOT the samsung firmware then reapply the windows break interop unlock, be sure to keep it off the inernet by disabling all coms and then apply the relock prevent xap. if you have applied the Samsung firmware and didn't have it already unlocked or you didn't have a back up, your screwed
Sent from my Samsung Focus S using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
dazza9075 said:
If you have updated the OS and NOT the samsung firmware then reapply the windows break interop unlock, be sure to keep it off the inernet by disabling all coms and then apply the relock prevent xap. if you have applied the Samsung firmware and didn't have it already unlocked or you didn't have a back up, your screwed
Sent from my Samsung Focus S using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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First of all I just want to say thanks that you're trying to help me, but I just didn't understand many things u said, I'm not really into technical stuff, but I'll tell you what info I have, in hope of u helping me better.
I don't live in the US and I bought the phone from ebay and it was unlocked and it works perfectly over 2 carriers here in my country, and I have never encountered any problems with it except for the internet sharing feature.
And about 3 months ago the phone notified my to a system upgrade from version 7.10.7740 to version 7.10.8107 then immediatly to version 7.10.8773.98. now I'm guessing these are OS firmwares not samsung software.
but I've noticed something, when I setup my phone for the first time I used a US hotmail account but before I connect to the internet the ICS feature worked, but once I signed in it gave me the dial 611 or go to att.com/mywireless message.
So I am guessing if I restore the device and sign in with a non US hotmail account may result in the feature to be unlocked. The only thing keeping me from trying this because I'll have to redownload all my apps again and reorganize my contacts again. if there's a way to avoid that or someone has tried it please do tell.
Again thanks for your reply.
kholio88 said:
First of all I just want to say thanks that you're trying to help me, but I just didn't understand many things u said, I'm not really into technical stuff, but I'll tell you what info I have, in hope of u helping me better.
I don't live in the US and I bought the phone from ebay and it was unlocked and it works perfectly over 2 carriers here in my country, and I have never encountered any problems with it except for the internet sharing feature.
And about 3 months ago the phone notified my to a system upgrade from version 7.10.7740 to version 7.10.8107 then immediatly to version 7.10.8773.98. now I'm guessing these are OS firmwares not samsung software.
but I've noticed something, when I setup my phone for the first time I used a US hotmail account but before I connect to the internet the ICS feature worked, but once I signed in it gave me the dial 611 or go to att.com/mywireless message.
So I am guessing if I restore the device and sign in with a non US hotmail account may result in the feature to be unlocked. The only thing keeping me from trying this because I'll have to redownload all my apps again and reorganize my contacts again. if there's a way to avoid that or someone has tried it please do tell.
Again thanks for your reply.
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ok, no problem
can you go to your device settings, in the about section can you tell me your OS version and your firmware version
Samsung Firware Update
dazza9075 said:
ok, no problem
can you go to your device settings, in the about section can you tell me your OS version and your firmware version
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Dazza,
Kudos for your help as you personally worked with me through this information. Not sure the Samsung update is a concern as I'm running fw2103.11.10.1 and everything works great.
Thanks again.
dazza9075 said:
ok, no problem
can you go to your device settings, in the about section can you tell me your OS version and your firmware version
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OS version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware version: 2103.12.05.2
kholio88 said:
OS version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware version: 2103.12.05.2
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im afraid to say your firmware is locked,
2103.11.10.1 is unlock-able, im pretty sure anything from xxxx.12.xx.x upwards is locked down solid
I don't suppose you made a backup? if you haven't then there is nothing you can do
the Samsung firmware update was released as a separate update at the same time as the tango 8773 build, it tried to install on mine after the 8773 build
Found a solution =D
dazza9075 said:
im afraid to say your firmware is locked,
2103.11.10.1 is unlock-able, im pretty sure anything from xxxx.12.xx.x upwards is locked down solid
I don't suppose you made a backup? if you haven't then there is nothing you can do
the Samsung firmware update was released as a separate update at the same time as the tango 8773 build, it tried to install on mine after the 8773 build
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I'm really sorry for the late reply, was busy at work. but during that time I might have found a "Glitch" or a workaround to enable it and I have tested it many times and it works.
Well there are two ways:
1st one which is a sure thing:
1) Turn off the phone, then turn on again.
2) Once the phone is turned on, immediately go to settings>internet sharing and turn it on and BOOM there you go :laugh:
* I have tried this method over a dozen times and it works every single time
** The point here is that you have to enable it immediately after the phone is turned on, I think it happens because the phone doesn't have enough time to send the info. to the servers to know that it's not enabled by default.
2nd one which was succesful over 75% of the time:
1) Go to Settings>cellular>Turn Off, Wait like 5-10 seconds and turn on again.
2) Go to Internet sharing> Turn on, and enjoy :fingers-crossed:
***I don't know why do they work or how, may be it's a Glitch like I said before but the point is they do work
I hope that I've helped someone out there and Thanks to everyone who tried to help me
kholio88 said:
I'm really sorry for the late reply, was busy at work. but during that time I might have found a "Glitch" or a workaround to enable it and I have tested it many times and it works.
Well there are two ways:
1st one which is a sure thing:
1) Turn off the phone, then turn on again.
2) Once the phone is turned on, immediately go to settings>internet sharing and turn it on and BOOM there you go :laugh:
* I have tried this method over a dozen times and it works every single time
** The point here is that you have to enable it immediately after the phone is turned on, I think it happens because the phone doesn't have enough time to send the info. to the servers to know that it's not enabled by default.
2nd one which was succesful over 75% of the time:
1) Go to Settings>cellular>Turn Off, Wait like 5-10 seconds and turn on again.
2) Go to Internet sharing> Turn on, and enjoy :fingers-crossed:
***I don't know why do they work or how, may be it's a Glitch like I said before but the point is they do work
I hope that I've helped someone out there and Thanks to everyone who tried to help me
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nice find, ICS is disabled locally only, it doesn't have anything to send, the only thing I can think of that makes sense is that the service hasn't been initialised and doesn't call the reg entries that disables ICS, by turning it on manually ASAP it perhaps catches it out. if you enable it, then disable it, can you still enable it again in that session or do you need to restart?
dazza9075 said:
nice find, ICS is disabled locally only, it doesn't have anything to send, the only thing I can think of that makes sense is that the service hasn't been initialised and doesn't call the reg entries that disables ICS, by turning it on manually ASAP it perhaps catches it out. if you enable it, then disable it, can you still enable it again in that session or do you need to restart?
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Well I tried that, but there is no definite answer to it, sometimes I turn it on and off on and off many times without needing to restart and throughout the whole day, and sometimes it works once and doesn't at the second try. So it all comes down to luck, but still better than nothing
Now the thing is I'm afraid that when the 7.8 update comes, they would fix this glitch =D Haha.
Hi All,
I have samsung tab s2 sm-t719y with broken screen and lcd. I just want to extract some important data out of it. Tried several data recovery software but usb debugging is not turned on. I tried this adapter (below) but it does not work with the Tab S2. I am helping my sis-in-law and all her biz contacts and project info is inside the tablet.
When I connect a usb otg and used a mouse and slide the mouse when holding the left button of mouse, I hear an 'unlocking' sound and I am able to adjust the volume by using the volume adjust button. So I am certain that the tablet is working. I have briefly searched for solutions in this forum but to no avail. Please help, thanks for reading this post.
www.tokopedia.com/alonline26/mhl-to-hdmi-otg-untuk-samsung-galaxy-s3s4note2
DXU76 said:
Hi All,
I have samsung tab s2 sm-t719y with broken screen and lcd. I just want to extract some important data out of it. Tried several data recovery software but usb debugging is not turned on. I tried this adapter (below) but it does not work with the Tab S2. I am helping my sis-in-law and all her biz contacts and project info is inside the tablet.
When I connect a usb otg and used a mouse and slide the mouse when holding the left button of mouse, I hear an 'unlocking' sound and I am able to adjust the volume by using the volume adjust button. So I am certain that the tablet is working. I have briefly searched for solutions in this forum but to no avail. Please help, thanks for reading this post.
www.tokopedia.com/alonline26/mhl-to-hdmi-otg-untuk-samsung-galaxy-s3s4note2
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Greetings,
Sorry to hear of her misfortune.
OK , Smart switch for your PC can back up data from an Android device for later recovery.
Follow this link and scroll down to the smart switch section. It will explain what to do.
https://www.android-iphone-recovery.com/recover-data-from-samsung-with-broken-screen.html
I hope this can help you out. Report back with results.
Good luck.
jhill110 said:
Greetings,
Sorry to hear of her misfortune.
OK , Smart switch for your PC can back up data from an Android device for later recovery.
Follow this link and scroll down to the smart switch section. It will explain what to do.
https://www.android-iphone-recovery.com/recover-data-from-samsung-with-broken-screen.html
I hope this can help you out. Report back with results.
Good luck.
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Thank you Sir! I will give Kies and Smart Switch a try and let you know how it goes. I have Windows 10 pc and running into driver and compatibility issues right now. I am going to test with Win 7 machine.
jhill110 said:
Greetings,
Sorry to hear of her misfortune.
OK , Smart switch for your PC can back up data from an Android device for later recovery.
Follow this link and scroll down to the smart switch section. It will explain what to do.
https://www.android-iphone-recovery.com/recover-data-from-samsung-with-broken-screen.html
I hope this can help you out. Report back with results.
Good luck.
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I wasn't able to use Kies nor Smart Switch unfortunately. Kies immediately directed me to Smart Switch due to newer models of the Tab S2 model. Regardless, I entered the model name or model number (Galaxy Tab S2 or SM-T719Y or SM-T719) both software keeps asking me to check model number and enter it in the box. I followed the guide but unfortunately the software spat back saying USB data transfer is not allowed on the device so the software couldn't connect successfully to the tablet. **sigh** I appreciate the suggestion though. Im hoping someone could suggest another possible solution.
Thanks
DXU76 said:
I wasn't able to use Kies nor Smart Switch unfortunately. Kies immediately directed me to Smart Switch due to newer models of the Tab S2 model. Regardless, I entered the model name or model number (Galaxy Tab S2 or SM-T719Y or SM-T719) both software keeps asking me to check model number and enter it in the box. I followed the guide but unfortunately the software spat back saying USB data transfer is not allowed on the device so the software couldn't connect successfully to the tablet. **sigh** I appreciate the suggestion though. Im hoping someone could suggest another possible solution.
Thanks
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You could try this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
or use TWRP to recover the data. Look at the screenshots on the page to guess where you need to touch. You can then use MTP or ADB to backup the data.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/twrp-3-0-2-1-galaxy-tab-s22016-sm-t713-t3390627