So I have CE1 customized base firmware with the US oem firmware file dropped in. I'm on T-Mobile, and everything works except for mobile hotspot.
After testing multiple re-flashes, it looks like hotspot only works right after a fresh flash. On this first boot with the hotspot, a connected device will show a regular WiFi icon. After rebooting, the hotspot connection will no longer allow any connected devices to the internet, and the WiFi icon will show a mobile device overlay on the WiFi icon.
Anyone else experiencing this or have a solution? Any help would be appreciated.
Kyochi said:
So I have CE1 customized base firmware with the US oem firmware file dropped in. I'm on T-Mobile, and everything works except for mobile hotspot.
After testing multiple re-flashes, it looks like hotspot only works right after a fresh flash. On this first boot with the hotspot, a connected device will show a regular WiFi icon. After rebooting, the hotspot connection will no longer allow any connected devices to the internet, and the WiFi icon will show a mobile device overlay on the WiFi icon.
Anyone else experiencing this or have a solution? Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes this issue seems to be common. There is another thread discussing this issue.
Is that thread specific to this issue? If so, can you link me to the other thread?
Make sure your APN has all the right settings.
I think you need DUN in the APN for hotspot to work.
You may also have to set a fixed DNS server (e.g. 8.8.8.8) on the client.
I think Google has totally screwed the pooch on internet sharing and there are various bugs. Eg: I believe there has been a bug in base Android for 2-3 versions for Bluetooth internet sharing. Wifi works fine, but Bluetooth is just dead.
andTab said:
Make sure your APN has all the right settings.
I think you need DUN in the APN for hotspot to work.
You may also have to set a fixed DNS server (e.g. 8.8.8.8) on the client.
I think Google has totally screwed the pooch on internet sharing and there are various bugs. Eg: I believe there has been a bug in base Android for 2-3 versions for Bluetooth internet sharing. Wifi works fine, but Bluetooth is just dead.
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You're not alone... i have the same problem in my XZ Premium, and also other XZ1 reported with the same problem!
ughhh, i hope is not a hardware problem.... it has been like that for me since 7.1.1, and now im in 8.0.0 and still the same!
Kyochi said:
So I have CE1 customized base firmware with the US oem firmware file dropped in. I'm on T-Mobile, and everything works except for mobile hotspot.
After testing multiple re-flashes, it looks like hotspot only works right after a fresh flash. On this first boot with the hotspot, a connected device will show a regular WiFi icon. After rebooting, the hotspot connection will no longer allow any connected devices to the internet, and the WiFi icon will show a mobile device overlay on the WiFi icon.
Anyone else experiencing this or have a solution? Any help would be appreciated.
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The solution was listed on another thread
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Hey everyone!
I've just bought a new at&t tilt and determined a problem. I couldn't connect to the internet through neither my home wireless router (netgear), nor any free wireless routers in the apartment building were I live. I connected the tilt to my router, but I wasn't able to acess the internet. I tryed to change different setting but everything was unsuccessful. After I called to at&t( probably 10 times or more) I was told that I can use the wifi connection only within certain special at&t "hotspots". Is it true? Can I somehow remove this restriction?
Thanks,
Mike
frosted tourist said:
Hey everyone!
I've just bought a new at&t tilt and determined a problem. I couldn't connect to the internet through neither my home wireless router (netgear), nor any free wireless routers in the apartment building were I live. I connected the tilt to my router, but I wasn't able to acess the internet. I tryed to change different setting but everything was unsuccessful. After I called to at&t( probably 10 times or more) I was told that I can use the wifi connection only within certain special at&t "hotspots". Is it true? Can I somehow remove this restriction?
Thanks,
Mike
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Not true. You can use any wi-fi - just like your laptop (assuming it's unsecure or you have the security code). Is your wi-fi turned on via Comm Manager? Are you using the stock ROM or have you flashed a new one? Is your wi-fi set up correctly via Comm Manager (search for Comm Manager and WLAN setting on the forum).
frosted tourist said:
Hey everyone!
I've just bought a new at&t tilt and determined a problem. I couldn't connect to the internet through neither my home wireless router (netgear), nor any free wireless routers in the apartment building were I live. I connected the tilt to my router, but I wasn't able to acess the internet. I tryed to change different setting but everything was unsuccessful. After I called to at&t( probably 10 times or more) I was told that I can use the wifi connection only within certain special at&t "hotspots". Is it true? Can I somehow remove this restriction?
Thanks,
Mike
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I had the same problem when I got my tilt. After just fiddling around it started to work and I really didn't do much that would make a change.
Use the connection manager and try the wireless settings to make sure it sees your wireless networks.
Power it down and turn off the cell portion and just have wifi running.
I too am having problems with WIFI on my new Tilt at my home location. I have flashed the stock HTC rom (WWE rom: 1.56.405.5 / radio: 1.27.12.11) and everything on the device works perfectly. Even before that I had tried to connect using the AT&T rom, still no luck. I can get the WIFI to connect and stay active, but when I open up internet explorer or opera mini I cannot get any pages to download. I can get a connection from other places that have wifi, both secured and usecured networks and the Tilt's wifi works fine. I have other WIFI devices connected to my home wireless router and they work perfectly. I have tried playing with all the settings on the phone and even on the wireless router, still no luck.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I just tried your suggestion about turning off the phone side of the Tilt, and having wifi running, still no luck.
You are not alone
I had the same problem as you. I tried different configs on my router. I could not even connect to other open wifi spots. I was finally able to connect after flashing to another rom with a different radio. I have tested about five roms so far. Wifi worked most of the time. I am using Dutty's 6.1 and it is working like a champ now. It seems as though many stock Tilts have that problem.
I may be wrong, but I think I remember reading somewhere that the rom and radio version do not really effect WIFI?
I got my WIFi working! First I updated the router through Netgear. Then I went to a friends house that uses a secured router as well. Then I slid the WIFI to 'best performance'. Then I successfully connected to internet at my friends house. Then I came back home, signed in to my secured router, and voila! It works like a charm now. Pretty fast too.
BiPolarXpress said:
I had the same problem as you. I tried different configs on my router. I could not even connect to other open wifi spots. I was finally able to connect after flashing to another rom with a different radio. I have tested about five roms so far. Wifi worked most of the time. I am using Dutty's 6.1 and it is working like a champ now. It seems as though many stock Tilts have that problem.
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what radio version do you have? i have unbranded version but i still having the same problem... br
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So I had the same problem. Could not connect to home network after ROM. Go to "wireless manager" at first the icon for wifi would not allow selection. I selected bluetooth, closed it, then wifi could be selected. then select settings in wireless manager, if your network is unsecure, just next, next, finish. I was then connected. hope this helps someone out.
I've had a few problems with wi-fi. I've seemed to narrow them down to using unsecure/secure networks. I've found that my Tilt doesn't like to play well with "B" unsecure. Tested this with an older D-link, and Linksys "B" router. Haven't really had any problems with "G" networks.
frosted tourist said:
Hey everyone!
I've just bought a new at&t tilt and determined a problem. I couldn't connect to the internet through neither my home wireless router (netgear), nor any free wireless routers in the apartment building were I live. I connected the tilt to my router, but I wasn't able to acess the internet. I tryed to change different setting but everything was unsuccessful. After I called to at&t( probably 10 times or more) I was told that I can use the wifi connection only within certain special at&t "hotspots". Is it true? Can I somehow remove this restriction?
Thanks,
Mike
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Hi guys, I hope someone can help me out. the wifi and portable hotspot are not working. The wifi has not been detecting open or locked wifi networks. When I try to create a portable hotspot, the phone displays the word, Error. I have Tmobile and use T-zones for my internet. Currently I am still using the internet but it is being used via USB. I still have and use internet so its not that Tmobile cancelled my internet but its more like something is wrong with the actual phone parts or the software. I have tired flashing other roms but no luck. I am currently using Android 2.3.4 on cyanogenmod 7.1.0-RC1-IncS and also has S-off. The phone is unlocked and rooted. Any help is appreciated and thanks in advance.
Cyberthief2010 said:
Hi guys, I hope someone can help me out. the wifi and portable hotspot are not working. The wifi has not been detecting open or locked wifi networks. When I try to create a portable hotspot, the phone displays the word, Error. I have Tmobile and use T-zones for my internet. Currently I am still using the internet but it is being used via USB. I still have and use internet so its not that Tmobile cancelled my internet but its more like something is wrong with the actual phone parts or the software. I have tired flashing other roms but no luck. I am currently using Android 2.3.4 on cyanogenmod 7.1.0-RC1-IncS and also has S-off. The phone is unlocked and rooted. Any help is appreciated and thanks in advance.
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Try upgrading to cm 7.2.0
APN settings
No idea if this will work for you but it did for me. I am on t-mobile(UK). Wifi and tethering were both working fine for me until I rooted my phone and installed a custom rom. After going through loads of different options, I noticed that the APN had somehow changed when I rooted. (Settings>Wireless&networks>Mobile networks>Access Point Names)
For me the correct APN (general.t-mobile.co.uk) became general.t-mobile.uk after I rooted for no known reason. Adding the 'co' resolved the issue and everything started working again.
I would suggest searching the internet for your network's APN settings and having a look at the settings on your IS.
Good luck.
I tried both and none worked. Thanks for the suggestions. Any other ideas anyone?
Any one know if there is a new wifi software update? That or a hotspots update but I think they might be the same.
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Hello guys
I'd like to ask if anyone of you came across this issue? Tethering doesn't seem to work. When I check WiFi AP mode it just stays at "Turning on WiFi" and doesn't change at all. I can see this network on my laptop, but when I connect to it DHCP doesn't seem to work, and even setting IP address manually + DNS names doesn't solve problem. There is no AP mode icon on the top bar on the phone. There are also issues with the USB Thetering, I have to turn on and of it multiple times before it works. Once turned on it says it's on on the phone, but computer doesn't recieve proper IP adress and DNS servers.
Anyone had similar problems?
Sorry to post in here, but as I'm less than 10 posts I can't post in the ROM's native post
szczypiorek said:
Hello guys
I'd like to ask if anyone of you came across this issue? Tethering doesn't seem to work. When I check WiFi AP mode it just stays at "Turning on WiFi" and doesn't change at all. I can see this network on my laptop, but when I connect to it DHCP doesn't seem to work, and even setting IP address manually + DNS names doesn't solve problem. There is no AP mode icon on the top bar on the phone. There are also issues with the USB Thetering, I have to turn on and of it multiple times before it works. Once turned on it says it's on on the phone, but computer doesn't recieve proper IP adress and DNS servers.
Anyone had similar problems?
Sorry to post in here, but as I'm less than 10 posts I can't post in the ROM's native post
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That is a CyanogenMod 10 bug, and it wont work on any 4.1.2 ROM, however, usb tethering is working fine for me without any issues...hotspot doesn't work...
warrior1208 said:
That is a CyanogenMod 10 bug, and it wont work on any 4.1.2 ROM, however, usb tethering is working fine for me without any issues...hotspot doesn't work...
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Yes, I noticed that in other thread which didn't load for me last time as I was using USB tethering while traveling with train so I had some service issues. Sorry to spam the board.
On the other hand, are there any plans to make miniCM on a base of 10.2CM? There are some features introduced in 10.2 like custom icons that I am interested in..
10.2 is not stable for our device... And the development has been abandoned.... So it's highly unlikely it would happen. But the devs are working on 4.4 so we should have that working soon.
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Awesome community, I'm having an interesting (read: annoying) problem with my (above mentioned) T-MoUSA Z1s on firmware 14.4.B.0.56.
Prior to the latest firmware OTA push, my WiFi tether worked perfectly. It broadcast, devices could see the SSID and connect, etc. Since the update, even though all the visual indicators on my phone say that WiFi Hotspot and set to broadcast, everything on devices configured to connect (even if the SSID isn't broadcasting) acts like the network isn't present. I've tried changing every aspect of the configuration; SSID changed, Encryption changed, disabled, re-enabled, etc. Nothing has worked. T-Mo reps confirm my plan is still set to allow WiFi Hotspot. They also confirm they've seen no data on the WiFi HotSpot allowance.
I can't find any other threads in the Help/Troubleshooting section about this, nor has there been any mention in the update-related discussions in General and in Android Dev. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Update!
Using root explorer, I renamed the entire folder of \data\misc\wifi and rebooted. After reboot, launching WiFi Tethering prompted for setup again. Tethering now works.
Dear Marius
so have you achieved root on your c6916?
Many thanks!
Hi,
at first sorry for my english, it's not my main language. At second, I searched but didn't find anything here about my issue.
I set up 2 vpn connections in my P20 Pro (one to work, one to my home). Both vpn connections are working if I am connecting from mobile network connection. But the connection won't establish when trying to connect from a Wi-Fi (doesn't matter which, tried several different Wi-Fi's). The ports are open, the credentials etc. are correct and it's working from Wi-Fi on another Smartphone without problems.
I go to the vpn-menu, hit connect and 1 second later I get the message "not successful" for both connections.
Does anyone have an idea what could be the problem? Is it a known problem?
Thank you in advance
Best
Sefari
what were the vpn that u hv tried?
Sefari said:
Hi,
at first sorry for my english, it's not my main language. At second, I searched but didn't find anything here about my issue.
I set up 2 vpn connections in my P20 Pro (one to work, one to my home). Both vpn connections are working if I am connecting from mobile network connection. But the connection won't establish when trying to connect from a Wi-Fi (doesn't matter which, tried several different Wi-Fi's). The ports are open, the credentials etc. are correct and it's working from Wi-Fi on another Smartphone without problems.
I go to the vpn-menu, hit connect and 1 second later I get the message "not successful" for both connections.
Does anyone have an idea what could be the problem? Is it a known problem?
Thank you in advance
Best
Sefari
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Sefari said:
I set up 2 vpn connections in my P20 Pro (one to work, one to my home). Both vpn connections are working if I am connecting from mobile network connection. But the connection won't establish when trying to connect from a Wi-Fi (doesn't matter which, tried several different Wi-Fi's). The ports are open, the credentials etc. are correct and it's working from Wi-Fi on another Smartphone without problems.
I go to the vpn-menu, hit connect and 1 second later I get the message "not successful" for both connections.
Does anyone have an idea what could be the problem? Is it a known problem?
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I had the same issue. VPN connection was correctly set up to an AVM Fritzbox 7490.
Always used to work with my previous phone, stopped working when I started using my new P20.
When I read your comment a few minutes ago, the VPN connection (no settings changed) all of a sudden worked when I checked.
You may want to retry and check if it works. I don't know if some firmware update fixed the problem in the meantime, but now it works on my device.
Oliver.
I'm using Tunnelbear VPN on my Pro, and so far no problems with using it on wifi. Maybe just restart your Pro.
osu_gmx said:
You may want to retry and check if it works. I don't know if some firmware update fixed the problem in the meantime, but now it works on my device.
Oliver.
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I have to correct myself here.
Unfortunately it looks like after a fresh reboot the VPN connection over WIFI works. Then after a couple of hours, it fails. Whereas the VPN connection over mobile data works a few seconds after the failed WIFI attempt.
Rebooted - VPN connection over WIFI successful again.
Pretty annoying.
Oliver.
Hi,
sorry, I forgot to post here. For me it worked after turning off "WiFi-Calling" and restarting the phone. I also would like to have WiFi-Calling because of bad cell reception at work but VPN is more important for me.
To be clear, this issue only persists when using integrated android VPN functionality. I didn't try other VPN-Apps from the play-store or somewhere else because I don't use 3rd party VPN-connections.
I didn't try to enable Wifi-Calling and testing VPN after the last upgrade (last week or so). Maybe they fixed it?
Best
Sefari
Sefari said:
...To be clear, this issue only persists when using integrated android VPN functionality. I didn't try other VPN-Apps from the play-store or somewhere else because I don't use 3rd party VPN-connections...
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Interesting; I didn't know Android now has built-in VPN; going to check it out. (Awhile ago, I decided to go with either Tunnelbear or OpenVPN because they seemed to be the only VPNs that had independent security audits done.)