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[Q] WiFi calling on stock N1?

So apparently Tmo opened up WiFi calling but there's no app for most phones (http://gigaom.com/mobile/on-t-mobile...alls-are-free/).
Has anyone got the standard WiFi calling app working on the N1? Can it be done with a stock 2.3.4 phone? Is root required?
Please do not litter the thread with all the other VOIP possibilities out there, I'm only asking about the T-mobile provided app.

James Bell said:
So apparently Tmo opened up WiFi calling but there's no app for most phones (http://gigaom.com/mobile/on-t-mobile...alls-are-free/).
Has anyone got the standard WiFi calling app working on the N1? Can it be done with a stock 2.3.4 phone? Is root required?
Please do not litter the thread with all the other VOIP possibilities out there, I'm only asking about the T-mobile provided app.
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Netalk on the market is Free WiFi ans 3G Call It works Great

Yes, wifi calling is available on the N1, but AFAIK, it can't be done with a stock Android install.
I know that wifi-calling is "almost" enabled on CyanogenMod. I think it is completely ready except for the actual calling app itself. It is something that does need certain settings in the kernel, which I am pretty sure don't exist in the stock kernel. So you are only going to be able to get it with a 3rd party mod.
Here is the link to the app, but you may want to read towards to end to make sure it still works with the current releases of CyanogenMod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919486

[MOD]Add Wifi Calling for froyo based roms (T-Mobile only)

T-Mobile offers a service of using Wifi to send/receive calls rather than the cellular service. It costs minutes for Pay-as-you-go folks, but is free if you have a plan (at least in the US). The feature shows up as 'Wifi Calling' and automatically updates if you have a Wifi connection. It is really handy if yo have poor cellular reception.
There have been various P509-specific roms here with Wifi-Calling, but they were either based on T-Mobile's 2.2.2 whose performance sucked, or they didn't work for me.
Here is a flashable zip (signed) which should work in amonra and CWM, to add the relevant files and properties to any 2.2 based rom for a P500.
I've been using it on devoid with no issues.
It probably won't work on a gingerbread rom
It definitely won't work if your provider isn't T-Mobile
You should be able to install the zip and be good to go.
For reference these are the manual steps I used to get it working:
install:
system/apps/Kineto.apk
system/lib/libganril.so
system/lib/libkineto.so
system/lib/librilswitch.so
Add this to the end of build.prop
Code:
rild.libpath=/system/lib/librilswitch.so
rilswitch.vendorlibpath=/system/lib/libril-qc-1.so
rilswitch.ganlibpath=/system/lib/libganril.so
None of this is difficult, but finding all the bits and pieces took some time, and the error messages from logcat are next to worthless as far as debugging goes.
The zip does a crude hack to modify build.prop, so you should only install this once per ROM (i.e. install after reflashing a ROM, not if flashing a kernel or another mod).
I originally started this as a question in the general forum, but now that we have a solution, I was advised it probably belongs here. If them mods disagree, please feel free to delete this or that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1100681

Thanks again it works!!!!

Works. Woohoo. Finally. ;-) thank you much.
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk

Thank you...
This works, thanks!!!

Will we need to wait until T-Mobile releases 2.3 for this to work on gb?

nchall said:
Will we need to wait until T-Mobile releases 2.3 for this to work on gb?
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I haven't tried it yet, so I don't know for sure, but my guess is that we will need different shared-libraries to deal with the updated 2.3 baseband. So my expectation is that we either need to wait for a 2.3update from T-Mobile, or to maybe find anothe LG phone with the same baseband that we could grab the shared-libs from.

Works perfect on devoid froyo final
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I've been trying to get TMO wifi calling working all day for my HTC HD2. I'm running a completely stock Desire HD ROM port = Android 2.2.1 w/ Sense 2.1 (CMYLXGO's). Is this ONLY going to work on a P500 or will this work on any 2.2.1 Froyo build?

OK - so I went ahead and flashed it from CWM and it all appeared to go smoothly. It installed and the app is there, but it just sits on "Enabling" once I turn the app on. I've verified that:
1. The three "*.so" files are in the "system/lib" folder
2. The build.prop file was appended and the appropriate code was added to the very end of the build.prop file
But still no love. Any thoughts/help??
For reference, I've tried a newer Gingerbread ROM and the associated TMO Wifi Calling app that's been documented to work and I have WiFi Calling working in that scenario. So I know I have correct setup (right SIM, etc...). The problem is I'm not a huge fan of that ROM and I'd really like to get it working w/ Froyo 2.2.1... Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
thnx

mgreig said:
I've been trying to get TMO wifi calling working all day for my HTC HD2. I'm running a completely stock Desire HD ROM port = Android 2.2.1 w/ Sense 2.1 (CMYLXGO's). Is this ONLY going to work on a P500 or will this work on any 2.2.1 Froyo build?
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This Wifi-Calling Build is for Optimus T (P509).
Swyped from my LG-P509 using XDA App.

will it work on Phoenix ROM 2.3.4......?
please tell me...

suyashc said:
will it work on Phoenix ROM 2.3.4......?
please tell me...
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no. you need to find a gingerbread version. I know there was one in the development section, but it's been taken down.
If anyone has one, please post!

I am looking for this as well for CM7 for my girlfriend when she leaves to study abroad.

I just read this thread....
Can someone help clarify if the .zip file in this thread is the standalone Wifi Calling app or it's a ROM that I need to reflash to my phone in order to use the hacked Wifi Calling app?
I rather not reflash, prefer to stay with the official Android 2.2.2 from T-mobile, so any advice for installing the hacked Wifi Calling app alone is most appreciated.
Thanks! My phone's the Optimus T (P509).

me4tux said:
I just read this thread....
Can someone help clarify if the .zip file in this thread is the standalone Wifi Calling app or it's a ROM that I need to reflash to my phone in order to use the hacked Wifi Calling app?
I rather not reflash, prefer to stay with the official Android 2.2.2 from T-mobile, so any advice for installing the hacked Wifi Calling app alone is most appreciated.
Thanks! My phone's the Optimus T (P509).
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It is just the standalone kineto wifi calling.
Sent from my LG-P509 using XDA App

Is this app working?
Ok. I downloaded this hacked Wifi Calling app to my phone (T-mo Optimus T P509 - Android 2.2.2 official / stock)
It unzipped, and presumably placed the files where they needed to go. Rebooted the phone.
I then checked my prepaid balance, and noted it.
Next I made sure Wifi is on and connected. Wifi Calling "blue logo" is also lit up. I used the browser to make sure internet is working on Wifi. All good.
One extra thing I did manually:
I noticed the "Use only 2G networks" setting under "Mobile network settings" is set for 2G and I "UNCHECKED" it. Not sure if causes any anomalies to the Wifi Calling hacked app.
My prepaid balance got reduced after my test call. What's going on?

me4tux said:
Ok. I downloaded this hacked Wifi Calling app to my phone (T-mo Optimus T P509 - Android 2.2.2 official / stock)
It unzipped, and presumably placed the files where they needed to go. Rebooted the phone.
I then checked my prepaid balance, and noted it.
Next I made sure Wifi is on and connected. Wifi Calling "blue logo" is also lit up. I used the browser to make sure internet is working on Wifi. All good.
One extra thing I did manually:
I noticed the "Use only 2G networks" setting under "Mobile network settings" is set for 2G and I "UNCHECKED" it. Not sure if causes any anomalies to the Wifi Calling hacked app.
My prepaid balance got reduced after my test call. What's going on?
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As I recall wifi calling also uses your minutes.
Sent from my LG-P509 using XDA App

InfiniteRisen said:
As I recall wifi calling also uses your minutes.
Sent from my LG-P509 using XDA App
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Alright then. It was my mis-understanding.
I originally thought this modified Wifi Calling app would allow Prepaid users the benefit of free calls when Wifi is present.

me4tux said:
Alright then. It was my mis-understanding.
I originally thought this modified Wifi Calling app would allow Prepaid users the benefit of free calls when Wifi is present.
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I believe this used to be true for those who were on monthly subscription plans, but from what I've heard, it uses minutes for prepaid users.
There are still benefits though, with the main one being better signal coverage. I have also heard that if you are overseas and you use Wi-fi calling to a US number, you will still be charged at the normal domestic rate instead of paying international roaming.
Do we know if there is a version of this out for Android 2.3 yet?

Jawadali said:
Do we know if there is a version of this out for Android 2.3 yet?
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Same question, different day.

Can't get WiFi tether to work

Hi,
I can't get WiFi tethering to work on my device, even though the ROM specifications imply that it is compatible and tested to work.
Basically, the problem is that when I activate the WiFi tether, the process goes smoothly and it becomes active, but none of my devices can see the SSID of my X8. I tried to scan for it both with my laptop and the Xperia Arc S device, and wasn't able to find it, albeit my laptop on one occasion actually managed to see it and connect to it successfully. When I tried the next time, the X8 wasn't there anymore.
I tried both the Wireless tether for root users app, and Barnacle wifi tether. Both have the same issue. I've also tried rotating through the channels and adding encryptions.
ROM is FroyoPro v2.5 and kernel is stock. I've read somewhere that stock kernel doesn't support WiFi tethering, but keep in mind the creator of the ROM tested it on stock kernel successfully, and I actually managed to connect to the device on a single occasion. Something else must be the issue.
Anyone else with the same problem? And possibly a fix?
EDIT: I've read that most phones can't connect to your WiFi tether because it's ad hoc mode. Is that the case here? And if it is, is it possible to make our X8 broadcast in infrastructure mode?
Had a few more successful connections to the laptop. No luck so far on Xperia Arc S.

Same problem on GDX stock kernel
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xWhiskey said:
Hi,
I can't get WiFi tethering to work on my device, even though the ROM specifications imply that it is compatible and tested to work.
Basically, the problem is that when I activate the WiFi tether, the process goes smoothly and it becomes active, but none of my devices can see the SSID of my X8. I tried to scan for it both with my laptop and the Xperia Arc S device, and wasn't able to find it, albeit my laptop on one occasion actually managed to see it and connect to it successfully. When I tried the next time, the X8 wasn't there anymore.
I tried both the Wireless tether for root users app, and Barnacle wifi tether. Both have the same issue. I've also tried rotating through the channels and adding encryptions.
ROM is FroyoPro v2.5 and kernel is stock. I've read somewhere that stock kernel doesn't support WiFi tethering, but keep in mind the creator of the ROM tested it on stock kernel successfully, and I actually managed to connect to the device on a single occasion. Something else must be the issue.
Anyone else with the same problem? And possibly a fix?
EDIT: I've read that most phones can't connect to your WiFi tether because it's ad hoc mode. Is that the case here? And if it is, is it possible to make our X8 broadcast in infrastructure mode?
Had a few more successful connections to the laptop. No luck so far on Xperia Arc S.
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Your answer is in your post

Superuser_ said:
Your answer is in your post
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so how to remove that ad hoc???????
any idea???

Gogeta said:
so how to remove that ad hoc???????
any idea???
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As far as I can see, an app called WiFi tether is the only one capable to set up an infrastructure mode, but your ROM and kernel must support it. Also, most phones support searching for infrastructure networks and don't support ad hoc at all. I can't unlock my bootloader so I can't investigate this any further.
For now, Barnacle wireless tether is the only one that works for me, probably because it supposedly loads its own drivers, and I can connect to my X8 only from a computer.
I'm really getting annoyed with the stock kernel. One day I'm going to get drunk somewhere, and when I come home I'm going to attempt to unlock it. I swear (11w41)

You must flash "Wireless Tether for FroyoPro:" it is in second post of froyopro thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20494413&postcount=2

iks8 said:
You must flash "Wireless Tether for FroyoPro:" it is in second post of froyopro thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20494413&postcount=2
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I did try that, and it doesn't work even though the fix for tethering is installed in v2.5. Also, another thing that is annoying with it is that I have to reboot after each use, or else normal wifi wouldn't work. Barnacle is the only thing that works at the moment.

Good morning everyone.
I'm looking for help from anyone who can help me.
I'm looking for a rom that works well wi-fi tethering.
Barnacle does not work for me on all roms I've tried.
I'm a little desperate.
I'm waiting for someone to help me .....
I've tried much more rom like JB and ICS, but nothing to do.......
At the start, it works well, very fast, but after 5 minutes the display goes black, the network is disconnected and no longer works.
HELP ME!!

[Q] Tethering on 4.3 HTC One Google Play Edition

After updating to the 4.3 OTA update on my HTC One (originally Sense, but converted over), I can no longer use tethering on the device. The OTA update when through by itself and didn't require me to flash the ROM manually.
Other devices will connect to the HTC One's Wi-Fi connection perfectly fine, but can't access the internet. It was working fine before the update and I do have tethering on my Fido cell plan (I tried the sim in an iPhone 5 and the tethering works fine). All of the APN settings are the same from before the update. I've tried different APNs, but that hasn't worked either.
Anybody else seeing this issue with either their genuine Google Play edition or converted Sense HTC One running 4.3?

coffee_coffee said:
After updating to the 4.3 OTA update on my HTC One (originally Sense, but converted over), I can no longer use tethering on the device. The OTA update when through by itself and didn't require me to flash the ROM manually.
Other devices will connect to the HTC One's Wi-Fi connection perfectly fine, but can't access the internet. It was working fine before the update and I do have tethering on my Fido cell plan (I tried the sim in an iPhone 5 and the tethering works fine). All of the APN settings are the same from before the update. I've tried different APNs, but that hasn't worked either.
Anybody else seeing this issue with either their genuine Google Play edition or converted Sense HTC One running 4.3?
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I'm on Rogers and it's working just fine for me. It's a converted HTC One by the way. I'm not running a true GE ROM. But it's a custom GE ROM. Sinless 3.1 To be exact.
I did have the exact problem you speak of before though. I simply wiped out all tethering settings and re did them. I've also switched to Bluetooth tethering instead. Seems to work a little better for me than the WiFi hotspot.

coffee_coffee said:
After updating to the 4.3 OTA update on my HTC One (originally Sense, but converted over), I can no longer use tethering on the device. The OTA update when through by itself and didn't require me to flash the ROM manually.
Other devices will connect to the HTC One's Wi-Fi connection perfectly fine, but can't access the internet. It was working fine before the update and I do have tethering on my Fido cell plan (I tried the sim in an iPhone 5 and the tethering works fine). All of the APN settings are the same from before the update. I've tried different APNs, but that hasn't worked either.
Anybody else seeing this issue with either their genuine Google Play edition or converted Sense HTC One running 4.3?
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I've got an issue with tethering, nothing I do seems to work. It works on 4.2.2 though

I just posted this in the general GE talk, but I can't use my WiFi after using the native tethering.. its like the native program isn't restarting the WiFi drivers properly
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk 4

M3drvr said:
I'm on Rogers and it's working just fine for me. It's a converted HTC One by the way. I'm not running a true GE ROM. But it's a custom GE ROM. Sinless 3.1 To be exact.
I did have the exact problem you speak of before though. I simply wiped out all tethering settings and re did them. I've also switched to Bluetooth tethering instead. Seems to work a little better for me than the WiFi hotspot.
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Unfortunately, both Bluetooth and USB tethering don't work either.

Scratch that! Crazy. Last night I was tethering and right while I was Bluetooth tethering it just stopped. After an hour. And now I can't ever get it to work again. I guess I'm joining in the crowd that can't.

M3drvr said:
Scratch that! Crazy. Last night I was tethering and right while I was Bluetooth tethering it just stopped. After an hour. And now I can't ever get it to work again. I guess I'm joining in the crowd that can't.
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I'm unfortunately in the same boat. If I slap the SIM card in my other phones it can tether effectively, I'm guessing something changed in 4.3?

gusto5 said:
I'm unfortunately in the same boat. If I slap the SIM card in my other phones it can tether effectively, I'm guessing something changed in 4.3?
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I just thought its crazy it was working for an hour and then all the sudden it stopped. I even pulled a logcat of when it doesn't work it and the dev can't see anything wrong. I'll even attach the logcat here to see if anyone can find anything. You'll have to look for the tethering labelled sections unfortunately i didn't trim it down.

M3drvr said:
I just thought its crazy it was working for an hour and then all the sudden it stopped. I even pulled a logcat of when it doesn't work it and the dev can't see anything wrong. I'll even attach the logcat here to see if anyone can find anything. You'll have to look for the tethering labelled sections unfortunately i didn't trim it down.
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I don't think you're crazy. I believe it's specifically to do with tethering while on LTE. I have it working on 3G/H+ without a problem
Sent from my One using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I couldn't get it working for either. I typically only use H+ and shut off my LTE. There is a fix though for this.
IMO this thread should almost be a sticky as this affects many many people! Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398011&highlight=tethering

[Q] Trevmod Wifi Tether on Android 4.4?

Hello all,
I wish to sneak past my phone networks (Three) tether block, so i can use my iPad on the bus via my mobile.
Has anyone got Wifi Tether by Trev Mod to work on Android 4.4? i seem to be running into some issues, and it won't show me an error log either.
If you have it working, or think you know how, could you please let me (and therefore others) know what settings you have used to get yours working?
I am working on Google Play Edition 4.4 (Android Revolution 5.2HD) rooted and S-OFF.
Thanks in advance!
Gary.

captainbirdseye86 said:
Hello all,
I wish to sneak past my phone networks (Three) tether block, so i can use my iPad on the bus via my mobile.
Has anyone got Wifi Tether by Trev Mod to work on Android 4.4? i seem to be running into some issues, and it won't show me an error log either.
If you have it working, or think you know how, could you please let me (and therefore others) know what settings you have used to get yours working?
I am working on Google Play Edition 4.4 (Android Revolution 5.2HD) rooted and S-OFF.
Thanks in advance!
Gary.
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There is an experimental version of Trev Mod 3.4 that works.
I can't post a link but a search will bring it up.