Which one is faster? Which one is easy to use? IMO PdaNET is easy to manage, install, and use. PLUS you don't have to root to use PdaNet. I could never get wifi tether to work for me. So I wouldn't know which is faster.. Anyone?
Some things you didn't mention are: 1) PdaNet is now payware. 2) Using wifitether4root will heat up the phone quickly as it is using both radios simultaneously. Probably not healthy for the hardware.
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I've been searching on xda and google how to use CM tethering on my G1 to my Mac. I cannot figure it out for the life of me, that is why I am posting this. Is there a step by step for the mac? If so, can someone please help me out?
I'm not sure what you mean by CM tethering. Maybe Cyanogen Mod?
Anyway Tethering is pretty easy with a PC.
Root put on a tethering app. The last five ROMS I flashed on my MT3G had the app built in. Currently using Super-D. Should be the same for a G-1.
Open the app. By default it's wifi, although you can configure Bluetooth. But Wifi doesn't require pairing.
Just start the tethering app on the phone and it becomes an access point. Just like a wireless router.
So on the PC I search for wireless signals and find the one with my phones name and connect. I could add security if I wanted, but rarely do.
So if you can connect to a router with a Mac I guess you could tether.
I'm just assuming of course because I've touched a Mac for about 3 minutes in my life.
I don't know if that will help you at all. I'm assuming you've rooted and installed cyanogen? I think his apps come in an accessory pack or something. Cyanogen is honestly more complicated for me to install that Super-D or WG which have everything all in one for the most part. Sometimes they need ringtones.
Anyway do you have a 'Tethering App' on your phone? It looks like a green wedge.
I think OSX lacks the drivers for wired tethering (includes the settings option), but you might have luck with the wireless tethering app.
I have a Mac. Just use a wireless tether app. When you turn it on your phone will act as a wireless router. Get your Mac to scan for wireless networks and you should find one that says G1 Tether. Connect to it and you should be good to go. This is all I have ever done and I have never had any problems.
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I have a Mac. Just use a wireless tether app. When you turn it on your phone will act as a wireless router. Get your Mac to scan for wireless networks and you should find one that says G1 Tether. Connect to it and you should be good to go. This is all I have ever done and I have never had any problems.
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So like I said, it should be just as simple as on a PC.
Assuming the OP has rooted his G1.
(Except you can't do it through USB)
yeah i always use the wireless tether for root users app at work, it works just fine for me =], in all of about 2-3 clicks isntant internet =]
same for me
I have a Mac. Just bought it like, 3 days ago. It was Tethering very well until 7 hours after I bought it, and now it doesn't connect to my G1. Any help?
I am coming from a symbian device and using nokia pc suit I am able to use my N97 as a sort of modem, conecting to internet using 3g conection of my cel phone to access internet.
So, is this possible to do in an android enviroment?
Yes this is, but it does require root access. This ability comes in the form of two things, wired tethering, or wireless tethering. I believe Cyanogen's ROM has these features, I do not know for sure as I have not read the feature list or installed it on the N1.. which I don't have yet..
But yes, it is possible.
You can use PdaNet (free for http) without root. Been using it since day one and it is slick! See here:
http://www.junefabrics.com/android/index.php
Basically there are three options:
1) USB tether.
2) "Wireless tether": share 3G over Wifi. (extreme battery hog)
3) Pdanet
Remarks: 1+2) need root on the N1, but no special drivers on the PC if its sufficiently modern (afaik you need to manually install some drivers for Win XP). 3) needs no root but special software on the PC (mac+win only, probably only certain versions supported)
I'm using 1) daily with the Modaco ROM, works very well.
PS: Modaco ROM is free, Pdanet has a free trial but $$$ if you want https support.
Thanks a lot guys!
Can I ask one last question regarding this issue?
What about bluetooth? Is it possible to do through bluetooth?
Thanks a lot guys!
Can I ask one last question regarding this issue?
What about bluetooth? Is it possible to do through bluetooth?
I know PdaNet has a Bluetooth option as well as USB.
Great, thanks a lot!!!
Wifi tether also has a BT-PAN option to connect through bluetooth.
can i give internet to my ipod touch 3g or my laptop, using this phone as a modem or thats only with 2.2??? and how????
You're referring to WiFi tethering, and No, it is not available on the stock software.
WiFi Tether for Root is the app you are looking for. Once a root "hack" is released for the phone a lot of fun stuff will be happening including aftermarket ROMs (such as Cyanogen, my favorite rom for my G1) and other cool root-required apps.
I use an app called easytether and it is working just fine. It has you download an app to your phone and install software on your PC and then it walks you through the setup process. it is working great on my netbook. I have a friend with a non-rooted phone also and is using PDAnet free version and is same process as above but he said is working great on his phone with that app too. just a couple options without root.
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can i give internet to my ipod touch 3g or my laptop, using this phone as a modem or thats only with 2.2??? and how????
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You'll have to wait till root or the froyo update (wonder what'll come first) to tether to your ipod
Okay, So I've pretty much always used ROM's with Built-in internet share
But now I'm using KingxKlick Legend2G1 but Wired tether nor the HTC tether will work(i even installed HTC sync 3.0)
but no luck
Wired tether says its the kernel, but I'm using king's #11 from the Slide2G1 and its wired tether works just fine.
So I'm stuck using Easytether free again(like without root)
But its got no HTTPS with that and I'm to cheap to buy anything. >_>
Soooo is there anything I can use thats unlimited/free
I don't have internet in my house so my phone is the only sauce for internet on my computer.
Thanks in advance.
pdanet works fine for me.
Ever heard of Barnicle Wifi tether app? If not, try the market it's free.
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pdanet works fine for me.
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Free/unlimited.
PDAnet is like Easy tether...
you get a trial and then you have to pay to unlock https again.
Barnicle, Yes i know what it is....and that would be great if my PC had a wi-fi card!
I've used it...windows 7 laptops at walmart...hahahahah
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But it does not matter now, I've gone back to Slide2G1 battery life and tether but no location.. hopefully when the update for the 1.2 comes out it will be the slideUI and have normal Froyo tether...or work with HTC sync to tether
When you plug in the phone and it brings up the list, with share internet at the bottom. Is there any way to make that option free, or replace it within the menu with something that is free?
Yes, but it needs to be written into a custom ROM.
ya, I know that lots of custom roms have that option, but why not just use wireless tether? If you're still on stock rom, just go into the market and download it. It's free and works great.
Why not just use the once sprint bundles with the phone? The sprint mobile hotspot one.
Is there some disadvantage to that?
the mobile hotspot is unavailable in the same way usb tether is unavailabe. Sprint does not want you to use your phone for tethering without paying them an extra $30 a month.
Can't you use EasyTether from the market? Doesn't require root. Try the free version and if you like it you could buy the $10 version that allows https access. I have never used it but the description states it can do this without root probably because it is using USB so cannot work as a hotspot for multiple PCs at one time and you did state you cared about the USB tethering vs wireless.
I believe barnecle ? I think is the name, also allows usb.
Barnacle is for root as are all wireless tether apps..
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Why USB tether?
I would like USB tether because most of the time when I don't have internet, I also don't have power. Why would I plug my phone into my computer, only to turn on the computer's wifi and turn on the phones wifi to make the connection?
If I can only have the 3g/4g radio going, and no wifi on either device, I get better battery life all around.
Here is what I use for USB tethering. It requires a little bit of setup (and adb), but does not require root, and is completely free. In my opinion it works much better than EasyTether or PDA Net
http://code.google.com/p/azilink/
I use Ubuntu, so I can help with setup if anyone needs it. For OSX and Windows, you are on your own.