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*** UPDATE *** [2009-07-23] Wireless Tether for Root Users (Opensource)

*** UPDATE *** [2009-07-23]
New pre-release (1.52-pre1) is available!
This is an unstable (experimental) build!
Ability to change LAN (network settings)
Fix for virtual-keyboard input
Minor bugfixes
Download:
http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com/files/signed_andTether_1_52-pre1.apk
Please report bugs here:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/list
*** UPDATE *** [2009-06-01]
New version (1.51) available!
This is the final release of version-1.5 which supports wifi AND BLUETOOTH tethering.
==> Bluetooth Howto (Video)
Bluetooth support!
Workaround for an issue we have noticed on cupcake (hangs/deadlocks when using Runtime.getRuntime().exec() ...)
Enhancements, bugfixes ...
Available here:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
(And NOT on Android-Market!)
*** UPDATE *** [2009-05-04]
New version (0.9.7) available!
Fixes for app2sd.
(Tested with JF's 1.5 - app2sd; /data/app, /data/app-private, /data/data were moved to sd-card)
Program-update notification.
Stripped-down binaries to save space.
Minor bugfixes.
Available here:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
(And NOT on Android-Market!)
*** UPDATE *** [2009-03-31]
New version (0.9.6) available!
Now with one-click WEP encryption (128 bit)
Better support for SD-card-mods
SUPPORT OPENSOURCE SOFTWARE!
Credits/Thanks:
parrothd - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=474470
zodiac - http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=9
manowarlord (iconset) - http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php/KDE4+Crystal+Diamond+Icons?content=92163
Cheers,
Harry

Finally! An free one!
While I do understand that developers need to get money too, I don't think that they should charge money for using someone else's (parrothd) work and simply developing a GUI for it. I'd be happy to donate to people, but I don't think they should make money mandatory.
Thanks a bunch for this app and I hope your app becomes widely used! I'm probably going to use it's source as an example for one of my projects (which is going to be free and probably open source as well)
EDIT: Quick question: Does this automatically turn WiFi off when starting tethering? Also, you should come up with a more creative name ;-P

amgupt01 said:
EDIT: Quick question: Does this automatically turn WiFi off when starting tethering? Also, you should come up with a more creative name ;-P
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Yes, it turns wifi off ... mmmh ... i guess the ssid is not very creative ... it's G1Tether
Cheers,
Harry

harry_m said:
Yes, it turns wifi off ... mmmh ... i guess the ssid is not very creative ... it's G1Tether
Cheers,
Harry
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I was referring to the application name itself not the SSID, actually =P
Also, I posted a feature request in the issues section of your Code page... It's probably not where it belongs, but it's the only place I found. It would be cool if you made it notify on connect in the status bar.

Looks good, very nice indeed.

Works great, thanks!
With SVN access! <3

Works like a charm and a great price! Good stuff

Going to give this a try, see if its better than tetherwifi

Thanks
it is pretty cool. Even turns off wifi for use. Doesn't turn it back on after exiting, but no big deal. Nice to have a simple GUI for tether. Better than terminal....start tether and all.

I was just about to waste the 9 bucks for the paid app when I saw a link to this in the comments section. This is especially sweet for me since the cable and internet are out in my apartment. Thanks!

I dont know what im doing wrong but i have win xp, i installed on phone. It picks it up but wont connect for some reason.

Ryanmo5 said:
I dont know what im doing wrong but i have win xp, i installed on phone. It picks it up but wont connect for some reason.
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goto menu then setup and put a check mark on your computer name under allowed clients, i had that same problem.

same here, took me a minute to realize what i needed to do. but working fine now. thanks for this.

Whenever I try to start tethering, it shows the waiting screen popup thing for about .12 seconds and then thats it. Doesn't do anything. What now? heh

Crusher16 said:
Whenever I try to start tethering, it shows the waiting screen popup thing for about .12 seconds and then thats it. Doesn't do anything. What now? heh
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I had this problem. Wiped my phone, nothing. Then I realized I had my media on my sd card as well as (obviously) the modified init.rc and mountd.conf and figured that was the problem. Reverted the backups I had, copied the media back over and everything worked fine. Had major stability issues with the media change.
Good luck, I hope this helps

Thanks for your feedback ...
Here is short description how to configure the mac-address-filtering:
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If you enable "Activate Access-Control" clients are blocked from generating internet-traffic. To allow single clients you need to tick the checkbox (next to the client-decription) and hit the save-button in the setup-view. You do NOT need to restart the tethering-service - changes are done on-the-fly!
If you do not see any clients please make sure you are connected, press the [back]-button to exit setup, open the "setup"-view again (press [menu] and chose "setup").
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Harry

Crusher16 said:
Whenever I try to start tethering, it shows the waiting screen popup thing for about .12 seconds and then thats it. Doesn't do anything. What now? heh
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Mmmmh ... I don't know what's wrong here.
You could try the following:
* Open terminal
* Become root - type su <enter>
* Change directory - cd /data/data/android.tether/bin <enter>
* Try to start manually - ./tether start <enter>
Do get any error-message?
Have you made any additional modification to your phone?
Cheers,
Harry

Holy crap, this works excellent! I'm posting from it! THANK YOU!

heh, I'm posting through it too..
Very cool, clean ui and I dig the notification icon to let me know it's running.. I'm not sure anything needs improved (I'm not much help in the security dept), right out the gate it worked great and I had no problems setting it up. 5
I'd be more than willing to donate a few bucks as long as 'this' version will always remain free and available.
Now a bit of flaming.. hopefully you don't take the xda user suggestions/trouble shooting/help testing etc etc and state "the beta version WAS free", delete it, then slap a $9 price tag on the pro version....

Crusher16 said:
Whenever I try to start tethering, it shows the waiting screen popup thing for about .12 seconds and then thats it. Doesn't do anything. What now? heh
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Weird, the same thing is happening to me now.

should i use ANTIvirus and ANTI malware?

should i use ANTIvirus and ANTI malware?
on my PC i have kaspersky and Malware bytes
should i have something similar on my android phone?

This should not be necessary as long as you don't use any files from unknown sources. For example only use the market to install applications, only copy files from your pc to your phone (they will be scanned on your pc), and as usual be careful for attachments in your mailbox. Check where they come from and if you receive "sexy girls.bat" from anyone (even a friend) don't open it...

You can always connect phone in mass storage mode and run kaspersky on the two memory cards .
jje

cheers
both good bits of advice
- stuff from good sources a great idea ---sexy girls.bat
-also the scan with kaspersky was a great idea
What about antibanner. since my new update every frickin flash banner is annoying me. I'm sure they weren't there before
Is there a banner blocker for android?

if your phone is rooted i use ad-free android and i find it works awesome

snuff96 said:
if your phone is rooted i use ad-free android and i find it works awesome
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http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-bigtincan-android-adfree-zxC.aspx
cheers I'm trying it now
i got it straight to my phone by using the google bar code scanner on the square from the above post.
its an excuse to muck about with technology....and I'm going to use it....
@everyone else
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cheers

I'm resurrecting this thread since I read the article on here about dodgy virus market apps
I couldn't find it again to post it.
But do I need a security program on my phone
if so whats good or are there any free ones?
cheers

i use 'MyLookout' its a free app (also a paid version) and everytime something new is put onto the phone, MyLookout will automatically scan it for malware, its a really good app.
also another advantage of this app, is you can do backups to the cloud.
And another thing. If your device was to go missing, you can simply log on to the website MyLookout.com from your PC or another Phone, there you can switch on GPS, track the Phone down, perform a full wipe, lock the device, Sound an alarm on the phone which cannot be turned off.
and the best feature, is you can select an option so the app will not uninstall, so the thief who took your phone, cannot uninstall the app. Meaning you can always keep tracking it down
you can do all this from any PC / Mobile

Dr Web antivirus light is nice too
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

No just don't install sketchy apps.
Then again I don't use AV on my PC's either...it has proven useless in the past as it doesn't keep up with the attackers quickly enough. These days I go with a 'perimeter defense', keep the hostile code from running on the machine in the first place rather than running every damn thing and counting on some program to be current enough to save me.

Kaspersky Mobile Security is the best
Though i'm not using it right now.

I use lookout and find it excellent, though as others rightly say your phone is not nearly as vulnerable as your pc and by following common sense behaviour you should be totally fine. Give lookout a try as it includes lost phone detection and wiping too.
Sent from my GTI9000 using XDA App, gingerbread 2.2.3 jvk rooted, ADW launcher + gingerbread theme

Why should I care about malware when I flash the phone every two weeks!!
(sometimes less time)

I don't, because I want to maintain maximum performance and battery life. Plus I'm not sure how effective any of the products are.
I must say though, I am a lot more careful about reading permissions and installing untested apps these days, after reading about the droid-dream malware etc.
nipip: lol true, same here

What about NetQin
Galaxy S XWJVB

And where to get kaspersky from? its not in the market
Galaxy S XWJVB

I use Lookout and have been very happy with it. Sure it may be a placebo at this moment. But as smartphones become the net access tool of choice for more people, malware will get worse as time goes by.
Plus I feel those people who say they can avoid trouble on their phones and even PCs by just not downloading "dodgy" code are massively underestimating the asshats out there and the ways that harmful code can be hidden. If you open a PDF or even a website, you ARE vulnerable.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA Premium App

Concerning to performance issue, I do not think it's a good idea to use an antivirus app

[App] SciLor's GrooveMobile Alpha 1

SciLor's GrooveMobile Alpha 1 (2011-05-29)
I am currently working on a version of my GrooveMobile for WP7.1, supporting background listening.
Due to I have no phone for testing, is there anyone who likes to test the current state of the application? You will need an "open" phone, because this app may only find its way to the market if it is nearly bugfree.
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http://www.scilor.com/myboard/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=754
http://ul.to/rfhzy8p3/SciLors_GrooveMobile_WP7.zip

Just downloaded it; will install and try out later. What info would you like?

Just interested in, how stable it is, especially how fluid the stream is.
It will cache all songs you have played in the Apps Internal Storage.

scilor said:
Just interested in, how stable it is, especially how fluid the stream is.
It will cache all songs you have played in the Apps Internal Storage.
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i installed it but everytime i try to launch it it crashes,it does not open,it trys to then just crashes. im using a samsung focus developer unlucked.

Weird -.- I have no test device here, just used the emu.

^hopefully others have more luck than i did

[email protected] said:
i installed it but everytime i try to launch it it crashes,it does not open,it trys to then just crashes. im using a samsung focus developer unlucked.
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Same problem here, on my Trophy...
On the emulator it runs completely fine though.
Edit: Is it possible the crash occuring because our phones have OS version 7.0 and not 7.1 ?

I know the problem its for 7.1

Hi Scilor, nice to see you developing for WP7
I am have a HD2 running NoDo and it fails to load also

Its for wp7.1 maybe thats the problem.

scilor said:
Its for wp7.1 maybe thats the problem.
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i guess its programmed with sdk 7.1 which are the mango beta tools
so actually its for wp7.5
keep up the good work.
but keep in mind, i think musicshark got deleted of marketplace because it didnt had a licence to access the grooveshark libary
the xap was available for quite some time but now it not workin anymore

One thing I noticed when playing around with this in the mango emulator: if you start a song and go back to home (so background music is playing), selecting the program again opens a new instance and the old instance keeps playing the music

Now that Mango's out for devs, we'll be able to test your app
Will try to install it as soon as get Mango

It doesn't seems to work with the last WP7.1 tools.

Doesn't work on my Omnia with Mango. When I tap a song it crasheds
And on the emulator of the beta 2 SDK, keeps loading then crashes :/

I think its due to I have built it with the Beta 1 SDK. I will rebuild it with the Beta 2 SDK soon.

scilor said:
I think its due to I have built it with the Beta 1 SDK. I will rebuild it with the Beta 2 SDK soon.
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I also suggest to include a Exception Popup, which displays the Exception (and maybe an additional button to send the exception to you via email). I could send you a sample how it's achieved if you want.
greets toolsche

Can't wait for further development as I used your old app. Seems to crash upon trying to play a song. Sign in and such will be nice! Thanks a lot!

Similar experience on my mango phone, crashes when selecting a song. Looking forward to this app!

I asked access to the API on their website. But they said no because they are working on a WP7 app. Can I use their API by other way ?

Helium: No Root, Tethered, Cloud/SD Backup, Phone to Phone Sync, Portal for PC/Mac DL

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Edit: I upgraded to 23.3.24 and it no longer connects to my Mac!!!
But this works http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/root-kingroot-4-4-4-su-6-7-t3117552
100% WORKING without root!! For data apps & app data! Seems the latest 1.1.4.0 update may have overcome many issues on our phone-contrary to the Wiki notice about Moto incompatibility.
Seems it is not ready for Lollipop w/o root, see best comment, below.
The Ultra reviews are stellar while the Moto X are not so.
I am in the middle of a 2 Hr +, 138 data apps including their data, Google drive upload.
My Maxx: 444, 21.11.12, premium version:1.1.4.0. I have a Mac, OS x Lion, though once connected w/usb debugging, a computer is not needed until the next reboot.
Why is tethering needed? From the 1st reddit link:
[–]JonnyShipsXperia Z3 D6616, TM-USA 11 points 17 days ago
The program is necessary. There's a bug that he's exploited with adb backup so that if you enter adb shell from a computer you can run adb backup from an arbitrary app.
I'm surprised Google hasn't closed it yet.
Wow! I uninstalled a few lesser used apps after the long BU. They restored great, data too.:good::good::good:. They show up in G Drive with a check box just as in the app.
Did a PC download BU to my Mac via Chrome. All good-1.2 MB/sec!!
When doing a Chrome portal restore, you must choose to restore all or nothing. Choose browse button, select your backup.zip, wait for ALL apps to show up!--which I tested & works fine-3 app test restore.
While the Google drive/other cloud options allow "any or all", which is much better.:good::good:
Notes:
I thought portrait display mode was needed to see the buttons at bottom. Not so, a swipe up reveiles them.
Edit: It is fickle about showing them in landscape.
Check automation in Helium settings.
I do not use any encryption.
DropBox goes the same as Google Drive.
There were 7 apps that bombed out in the first UL. Helium earmarked them for a retry & they all went ok!!
For unencrypted cloud: Do not override the encryption key entry, pre-restore (or backup), screen! If you force the right selection with your finger the restore bombs out! Lol! Just let it go & the right (restore my data) is auto selected.
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Bug! Lol. Small text BTW.
OTG seems to be not supported.
Seems Chrome may be the browser to use for the WiFi portal (PC download).
Chrome plugin & video:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/helium-backup/gpglbgbpeobllokpmeagpoagjbfknanl?authuser=1 Note: the version noted for the video should be 1140 not 1109.
Koushik Dutta's Blog (don't use Chrome on G+, BTW! )
https://plus.googleapis.com/wm/4/co...1/stream/2a7d82ca-ca29-4f85-b966-581f21f25bf0
Blogs, Best 1st. w/comments.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2maa99/helium_chrome_app_enables_backups_from_any_os/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...-apps-data-without-root-even-linux-chrome-os/
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slashy
19 days ago
Seriously, scan throught the rest of the comments here for hate against the developer rather than the app - I'm sure they will hat it works, let alone even TRY it.
If you want an honest and more reliable opinion, scan through the google play reviews, or even reviews made by reliable android websites. Sure there are people too that have problems getting it to work (and some of the others are giving bad reviews for things that isn't even Heliums fault), and Koush isn't really known for a good support I give you that. But judging from reviews it seems as the majority got it to work. So much for that exception to the rule, eh?
Also Helium isn't anything more than a simple GUI to Googles own ADB backup and yes it IS sometimes unrealiable (and always was from my experience), so there is nothing about that Helium could fix.
From my test right now it does indeed seem to NOT work on Android 5.0/Lollipop (without root atleast), so I won't get my hopes up for the future of the app... unless for some reason Koushik will really maintain the app
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2m80lf/koushs_new_helium_chrome_app_lets_you_back_up_and/
http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/back-up-your-android-apps-their-data-without-root-0158767/ but no comments
Here is an X thread from a year ago. I am not sure any of it still applies to the current version. If any, it might have the zip restore from the Chrome WiFi portal/PC download
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49285478&postcount=1
Please post if you use it to restore or phone to phone sync, outcome & phone build etc.

Anyone use it for a full restore or the like?
Edit, I just restored, from dropbox,136 apps w/data, all good.

Damn!
No longer works on 23.3.24, the chrome / Helium app will not communicate with each other.

I think I have found a tool to flash bricked Google Home devices.

Hello! This is my first post here.
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I have founded this on a dumpster a couple of months ago, I made a post on Reddit and somebody suggested that I should post it here. This is a demo device (The ones that you can found at a BestBuy, for example)
This device has a couple of interesting things:
It's an Android tablet, you can actually install normal apps on it, Fun Fact: you can't install the google play services (Play Store and all that stuff), that crash the "tablet" immediately. The "tablet" has a pre-installed app that runs the demos.
The thing on the right is an actual, 100% "working" google home mini, but it looks like it has a demo firmware, so the USB cable actually connects to the tablet, and that's how the device answers to the woman in the video while playing the demo.
But there is MORE!
This thing can actually flash a firmware to the google home mini!
This was taken from the official manual that you can find online (search for outform modular demo):
Step 4. Insert the USB flash drive into the connector. Do not press any buttons on the device. After 4-5 minutes the LEDs on the device turn green or red. Green indicates that the procedure has been completed successfully and red indicates the operation has failed. If the operation has failed, remove the USB and try again.
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I was wondering if we can use this to recover dead Google Homes, I will just need the firmware file to try it.
If somebody is interested in the APK or wants more information about this device, let me know!
I have made a little video on YouTube booting the device, but since my account is new it won't let me post it, so here is the video ID: watch?v=_ZPx8uIjvgk
TL;DR
Founded a device that possibly can flash firmware to Google Home devices, need help finding a firmware file to try.

Hi
As I understood this is simple android. Could you extract application apk which make flash a firmware ?

magicse said:
Hi
As I understood this is simple android. Could you extract application apk which make flash a firmware ?
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Hi! Yes, this is like an Android tablet, I have done a little more research and it looks like the Tablet doesn't have anything to do with flashing the device, It looks like the the flashing is managed on a different PCB, under the Google Home Mini base, I will upload APK when I get home if you want to see what can you discover.
Edit: Can't post links, I will send you a PM

Is this a first or second-generation Google home mini? I just got a 2nd gen to try and hack on it and was wondering if this would be useful information
Also, how is the home connected to the pad? Mine doesn't seem to have any USB ports or anything.

Hello, im am interested in: This thing can actually flash a firmware to the google home mini! Any chance it might work on an insignia google assistant speaker? Either way would you provide me with a link to get the software please?

How can I get my Hands on the software to Flash a google home mini. Purchased as a birthday gift according to googles online support team its bricked (probly did a firmware update then it either failed/lost network/lost power) which bricked the device. Google told me they do not have any stores in South Africa and I should return it to the reseller in SA. Contacted the reseller and they refusing to now replace it saying google should fix it. All I want is a working device so if I Could reflash it myself would be super helpful as I am stuck with a non working google home mini!
Please if anyone has the above mentioned software I would really appriciate it

Alejandroteken said:
Hi! Yes, this is like an Android tablet, I have done a little more research and it looks like the Tablet doesn't have anything to do with flashing the device, It looks like the the flashing is managed on a different PCB, under the Google Home Mini base, I will upload APK when I get home if you want to see what can you discover.
Edit: Can't post links, I will send you a PM
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What version of android the tablet is running?
and can you give me the APK please.