Device name in WLAN - Hero, G2 Touch General

Hi folks,
can i change the device name of my HTC Hero anyhow, so that in my router's overview it shows the name of it, like it does with laptops / PCs?
I know its possible with bluetooth, but i havent found any option for doing that concerning WLAN.
I didnt root my device, otherwise i would have probably tried the commands which i would use for my Ubuntu laptop:
sudo echo "newname" > /etc/hostname
sudo hostname -F /etc/hostname
and edit /etc/hosts accordingly.
Anyone knows a solution for me?
Best regards,
kapen

Please, anyone?
Or could anyone, who has a rooted Hero, go and take a look whether the files /etc/hostname, /etc/hosts and the command "hostname" exist? Or perhaps even write something in these files, i mean it wont do any harm as you are just writing sth to an ordinary text file.
If i'd have root, i'd do it myself, but for now there are no benefits for me which would push me to root and i don't want to lose my warranty for nothing.
Help is very much appreciated!

most routers let you do this on the router....
I know when i hook up to my thompson router and set a static IP address, it lets me name the device... Hardly worth hacking the device for really.

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I'd like to be able to do this as well, without having to use a static IP. This can be done with symbian, winmobile, java and other types of phone not to mention internet tablets, laptops etc. Why not an Android phone?

rhedgehog said:
most routers let you do this on the router....
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True. But most routers isnt my router, its not able to do that. And neither do i want to set a static IP on my Hero, because i'm using it with several other WLANs.

fair enough.
I just thought as there is no way that anyone seems to know of on the device, that it may be an alternative.

Ya your right.
I just thought anyone knew a solution for me. I mean its a system running on linux and i ought to be able change that kind of stuff... just don't know how :\

Heureka! It worked just the way i suggested
If you have a rooted device with busybox!, get that handy adb file and do:
Code:
1. adb root
2. adb remount
3. adb shell
3.1 cd /etc
3.2 echo "Hero" >> hostname
3.3 echo "127.0.0.1 Hero localhost.localdomain localhost" > hosts
3.4 echo "127.0.1.1 Hero" >> hosts
3.5 hostname -F /etc/hostname
Voila. Though, you'll get an error when you do "hostname" now, because something in busybox is wrongly linked against a library which doesnt allow resolving hostname by IP, but other devices (such as my router) will now display "Hero" as device name.
Side note: my only intend for doing this was, that my router WAG54G2 (Linksys by Cisco) didnt work correctly with my Hero, meaning i got a lot of connection aborts in WLAN and often could not reconnect afterwards. That seems to be solved now!
Edit:
With the method above, you''ll lose your Wlan name after reboot. You need to add a line to the init startup scripts to perform a "hostname -F /etc/hostname" on every boot. This can be done in the file /init.rc or, if you have the MoDaCo Rom, in /data/init.sh

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AdHoc wifi + HTC Dream

Hi, all.
I'm using my laptop in AdHoc mode, all device based on winmobile, detect normally my adhoc point and connected so good.
But my g1 do not find AdHoc point
Someone tried to link android + adhoc?
If you still got the Problem and your phone is rooted take a look here:
http://blog.joint.net/2009/07/connecting-android-phone-through-adhoc.html
G1 does not support ad-hoc out of the box. There are solutions for rooted phones but none of them are perfect at this point.
Hi
I have found the solution. I am using Ubuntu 10.04 and Using superfroyo2.2 on my HTC dream. I can connect to wifi adhoc network of my PC and enjoying internet on it.
I have attached the zip file. Please extract the file to get tiwlan.ini and wpa_supplicant.conf file. Replace your mobile's file with these ones and enjoy ad-hoc wifi.
You can use below commands, with mobile connected to PC via usb to replace the files:
adb shell
# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# exit
> adb push tiwlan.ini /system/etc/wifi/tiwlan.ini
> adb push wpa_supplicant.conf /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
> adb shell
# mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
# exit
I was using ubuntu bash and I placed both files in the tools folder of SDK. and then I ran the commands from that directory so that no path issues arise.
One more thing, You should create adhoc wireless with SSID iBM and leave it open without security key.
NO ROOT required!! - I am using MyTouch 4g with android 2.2.1
This is for anyone using Android who wanted to use Ad Hoc network to connect to internet (Android device connects to PC/laptop which is connected to internet) and couldn't because android doesn't support it ( Not rooted ). Here is a solution that DOESN'T require rooting the phone. I am running Android 2.2.1 and have no knowledge on compatibility despite my 2 days of research and eventual success.
Things you need: Windows 7, Android device and Connecitfy software ( link below... free version works just fine )
1. Update drivers for Ethernet and WiFi adapters in device settings... windows virtual WiFi miniport adapter should show up in the device list
2. Now startup Connectify: Create hotspot and choose password (uses WPA) and then start hotspot.
3. Now on your android device this network name should show up because its not Ad Hoc anymore. Its like a virtual router or hotspot.
4. NOTE: If google services fail on the android device. Go to account and settings and then sync now for your google login. Once synced, try opening android market and if it says authentication failed, try opening market two or three times more and it should eventually accept. If it doesn't... go find a solution and add to this post or create a blog.
5. Enjoy...hey hey wheres my treat!!
Links that helped me:
www(.)connectify(.)me --- The software -- I AM NEW SO IT DOESN'T LET ME INSERT LINK!!
erratasec(.)blogspot.com/2009/11/windows-7-includes-soft-ap(.)html -- Main source for solution (Remove dots)
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[Q] Setup rom request

Morning all,
So here is the deal. Buddy of mine broke his phone last night, I gave him one of my spares and he is keeping that. I took his broken S4.
The screen si dead and the digitizer does not work
Had CWM flashed on it but stock rom when I gave him the S4 initially
I tried every possible way to get usb debugging working without the screen. edited the build.prop and default.prop
change the settings.db no luck
using adb in recovery i was able to flash cyanogenmod 10 as i read it had usb debugging enabled by default
well after the flash and booting the device (using an MHL) i still cant access an adb shell. I'm guessing i have to go through the setup process of cy mod before it kicks on maybe.
so i'm stuck here. now what I was hoping, and I know its a long shot. Could someone maybe make a nandroid of a stock rom, any rom that is rooted. but with vnc or other remote software installed and setup so I can flash and access this device.
I was also going to try to find a TV with CEC support as I heard the MHL will pass them through
If I can convince someone to upload a nandroid for me (I'll provide hosting) anyone have any ideas on controlling this thing remotely. I just need to be able to install arliberator, pair it with my cars deck via Bluetooth and i'll be good to go.
-pete
More thoughts. Having usb debugging enabled is clutch. Just realized, it wont be on my wifi so vnc wont work to well. I know droid vnc and do usb using adb. so maybe thats my best bet
making some progress
Copied the wifi settings from wpa+supplicant.conf from my brothers phone
so the S4 witht he broken screen now connects to my wifi
I installed the droid vnc apk using recovery
also installed it on another phone, setup the way I want
copied the settings folder from the /data/data frolder and copied it to the S4
chmod the folder and files to 777 and set 776 on "androidvncserver" file not sure about that step
cant get vnc to connect. but making progress
made a bit more progress
downloaded fastdroid vnc
pushed it to /data/ in recovery using adb
set 777 as i didt feel like dealing with permissions
made a super simple script to load it and placed in /data/local called userinit.sh or something like that
so it started and I was able to make a vnc connection, but it was all black and didnt accept mouse or key inputs.
i assume this is because it is no longer maintained and is many years aold
tried to do the same with droid vnc server and starting the androidvncserver file.
unfortunatly it never accepted a connection and i'm not even sure if the file starts
need more work
anyone willing to save me all the trouble and get me a nandroid with usb debugging enabled? pretty please! :crying:
Final update. Working
so I ended up placing androidvncserver in /data/
chmod 777 /data/androidvncserver
placed my wpa_supplicant.conf in /data/misc/wifi
chown system.wifi wpa_supplicant.conf
made a userinit.sh and pushed to /data/local/userinit.sh
chmod 777 /data/local/userinit.sh
reboot
connected to wifi, accepted the vnc connection and mouse movement. still a black screen but with the MHL and the mouse. I was able to get ARliberator installed and connected to my appradio2 and configured everything there
done

[Q] How to modify MAC address without reboot?

I have rooted my Nexus 7. Currently, the only way to change my MAC address is the following:
Code:
$ echo -n <MAC> > /persist/wifi/.macaddr
Using busybox ifconfig seems to work because new HWaddr is shown but in fact it doesn't - Settings->About tablet->Status shows old Wi-Fi Mac address. Additionally I cannot connect to AP any more. OpenWRT says:
deauthenticated due to local deauth request
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I can write a script to automatically write new MAC to /persist/wifi/.macaddr and reboot, no problem, but I would prefer to avoid rebooting.
Kernel version 3.4.0-g03485a6, Android 4.4.4, Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi only.
Is this possible?
Has anyone ever got this to work? I'm searching on a way to have my MAC address changed upon booting the device and keeping it that way. Using ifconfig/busybox just allows you to change the MAC on that "boot session" and reverts back when you disconnect from an AP. I want to change my "stock MAC" from the get-go so that if I disconnect from an AP, it wont go back to the actual one. There is no /persist/wifi dir on my Nexus 7. Anyone who has done this before who can tell me how to do it?

[How To] Http Proxy on Amazon Fire TV Stick (non root)

Hi,
I just had the problem of being behind a Http/Https proxy and there is currently no option available to set this on the fire TV Stick.
Android offers this option at least since version 4 by default but they must have deactivatetd this feature intenionaly (region rights and such things).
But it is still possible.
1. Setup your AFTVS on a normal Wifi with internet connection ( if not already done)
2. Activate Apps from unkown sources and ADB
Settings --> System --> Developersoptions
3. Make sure your are connected to the same network as your pc.
4. Sideload following app:
Code:
AndroidProxySetter:
github.com/jpkrause/AndroidProxySetter/releases
How To sideload:
aftvnews.com/sideload/#more-7959
5. Start the App over adb on your pc:
Code:
//connect to device
adb connect 192.168.1.184:5555
//check the connection
adb -s 192.168.1.184:5555 get-state
//start app
adb -s 192.168.1.184:5555 shell am start -n tk.elevenk.proxysetter/.MainActivity -e host 192.168.56.1 -e port 8080 -e ssid PrivateWifi -e key Passw0rd
Where u would replace the device ip, host, port, ssid and key with the settings of your network.
Please mind that ur on a linux based system and everything is case sensitiv.
For more options look here:
Code:
github.com/jpkrause/AndroidProxySetter
5. Now, if everything is fine some little popups will be displayed and at last it should say connected.
6. Going back to the home screen and Done.
Known issues: After some major updates you will need to set the proxy again, so just repeat step 4
It should also run on the normal AFTV but i got none so i can't test it.
All Credit goes to JPKrause who wrote that little app, I just happend to find it
Update 21.06.2016:
With Fire Os 5.2.1.0 it seems like you cant start adb on the device itself so you have to start the proxysetter over adb on your pc.
This "new" way doesnt require to install the terminal emulator anymore and its actually more comfortable.
best regards N4b0
how to setting up proxy using pac file?
N4b0 said:
Update 21.06.2016:
With Fire Os 5.2.1.0 it seems like you cant start adb on the device itself so you have to start the proxysetter over adb on your pc.
This "new" way doesnt require to install the terminal emulator anymore and its actually more comfortable.
best regards N4b0
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how to setting up proxy using pac file?
zcrself said:
how to setting up proxy using pac file?
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Hi,
well I guess the AndroidProxySetter doesn't cover any way to use PAC files.
But you can actually open your pac file with an editor of your choise and extract your proxy settings from the containing functions.
bg N4b0
Hello, I have this working on a Fire Stick, I ran the commands on a Fire TV and is not working. Anyone has this working on a AFT (no stick)?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
edit: it not working anymore on my fire tv stick, I see the connection going to the proxy but in the screen it says invalid_geo_ip, somehow they manage to get my original ip. My gf is american, and we are abroad, this was the only way to watch amazon content. Sad. I'll try to get a vpn instead, but this proxy setting was easy configuration.
Hi mastodonian,
in my case it still works like a charm on the AFTVS. I just tried it over a vpn that my home server provides, but the tv stick then says something about geo restriction even though its a german vpn. I suppose they are doing some kind of deep packet inspection or they got an ip blacklist.
Can't say but eventually the proxy you are tring to connect uses internally a vpn or is on a blacklist.
Cheers n4b0
can someone help me with this one im a bit slow on following instructions especially codes like these
gjhech said:
can someone help me with this one im a bit slow on following instructions especially codes like these
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its pretty simple just do the following
Download adblock plus and install it on your firestick - use the power of google or an app store on your fire stick to get it
Download this app to your pc - https://github.com/jpkrause/Android...d/v0.1.3-alpha/proxy-setter-release-0.1.3.apk
Adb this app to your firestick by (assuming you have adb installed if not google howto)
enable adb on the fire stick in dev options if not already done so
adb connect 192.168.1.1 (change the ip address to your firesticks)
adb devices (you should see a list of devices connected if adb is working with your firestick ip address and port number)
adb install (then drag and drop the apk file into the command window - This will auto complete the path of the apk to save you entering it manually)
once the apk is installed
Code:
adb -s 192.168.1.1:5555 shell am start -n tk.elevenk.proxysetter/.MainActivity -e host localhost -e port 2020 -e ssid MyWifiName -e key MyWifiKey
Starting: Intent { cmp=tk.elevenk.proxysetter/.MainActivity (has extras) }
Change the ip address in the above code to your firestick ip address - the numbers after the : is the port address - it should match what you saw when you typed adb devices
Change the ssid to your wifi name and key to your wifi password
you will get some pop up windows on the firestick telling you if it has succeeded or you have errors
next open adblock plus and enable adblocking
restart the firestick
open adblock plus again and you shouldnt see the warning about it cannot manually set the proxy at the top of the screen
load up an adblock test website to test its working
Thank you for making this method clear and easy. However, even though I get the successful messages and the proxy chnages to localhost and the Port to 2020, Ad Block Plus still shows the "please configure manually" message after reboot.
Testing on some apps, the ads are most definitely not blocked!
Any suggestions?
Thanks for malking this app , I just have a problem , netflix connects directly and not through the proxy , any idea how to force connecting through proxy ,
It works perfect
I bought FireStick today and it wouldn't let me connect to Amazon as my ISP has made mandatory to use HTTP proxy.
I followed your step wise instructions and it worked. Thanks a ton
Hello,
Thank you for this! One issue: I'm unable to disable to proxy via adb... is there a specific way to do this? I've attempted to uninstall the apk file and clear data, but it still remains connected to the host.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
pdesai91 said:
Hello,
Thank you for this! One issue: I'm unable to disable to proxy via adb... is there a specific way to do this? I've attempted to uninstall the apk file and clear data, but it still remains connected to the host.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi,
I actually had to do this myslef recently so what i did was just remove the network via the GUI and add the network again.
If you have to do this over ADB you should try to remove the network and add it without proxy flag
Cheers N4b0
xbarsasy said:
Thanks for malking this app , I just have a problem , netflix connects directly and not through the proxy , any idea how to force connecting through proxy ,
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Well I have to clarify i did not make this app i just found it and put it to good use
On the issue i cant really say how to force him using the proxy. This method just configures the android intigrated Wifi network stack that supports proxys since 2.X is suppose. If an app like Netflix detects this, then u need an other method.
For windows i got an app called Proxifier, but until now i didnt find anything similar for android.
Only alternativ solution for your problem I can think of would be to configure your Accesspoint with a VPN on a second virtual network (well that's how i would do it).
Cheers N4b0
Hi All,
-I posted as a guest but didnt see my message, so posting again. sorry if it will be duplicate-
After Fire OS 6.2.1.3 upgrade, this wonderful proxysetter app doesn't seem to work anymore. I tried both 0.1.3 and 0.2 versions and it can not set the proxy.
Poareq said:
Hi All,
-I posted as a guest but didnt see my message, so posting again. sorry if it will be duplicate-
After Fire OS 6.2.1.3 upgrade, this wonderful proxysetter app doesn't seem to work anymore. I tried both 0.1.3 and 0.2 versions and it can not set the proxy.
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Facing the same issue, unable to connect to Amazon after October update.
Any workaround available?
Not working for me too
uj812 said:
Facing the same issue, unable to connect to Amazon after October update.
Any workaround available?
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I recently bought a fire tv stick. But unfortunately unable to make http proxy work. Kindly advice.
Solved... I think
phildani7 said:
I recently bought a fire tv stick. But unfortunately unable to make http proxy work. Kindly advice.
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Not sure if anybody is still interested in this, but I recently uninstalled the apk and was unable to install it again getting the following error: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE]
The solution is simple! The latest version of the FIreTV OS includes a proxy setting!
Just follow Step 1. in the instructions here: Blocked
The original instructions are posted on the Amazon appstore -> Appstore Blogs -> Viewing Secure (SSL/HTTPS) Traffic From Your App on Fire TVs Running Fire OS 6 on November 02, 2018
Since I've been blocked from posting a URL, here are the slightly modified instructions:
Setting a proxy on Fire TV
Bring up the Developer Tools Menu by one of the following two ways:
Remote: 1) Press and hold the Select and Down buttons for five seconds release and then 2) Press the menu button
ADB: adb shell am start -n com.amazon.ssm/.ControlPanel
Select Network Proxy
Select Manual
Enter your proxy IP address
Enter your proxy port
Click Save
Enjoy!
Hi All,
These proxy setting were working for me until the last update on OS 6.x and OS 7.x. The Developer setting app crashes on selecting save on the Network settings and the IP/port info is not saved.
Is someone else facing same issue.. Any work arounds?
Try this. It worked for me.
Use this .apk AndroidProxySetter. Install and follow the commands. It will route Network traffic to Charles proxy.
https://github.com/manadream/AndroidProxySetter

Set manual network configuration (hidden SSID, static IP, gateway, etc.) on Android W

Dear xdadevelopers,
I have a Huawei Watch running Android Wear 1.3.0.2176821
Now I would like to write my manual network settings on the device in order to persist and make other settings unavailable.
I am able to login using adb shell but now I am a bit overwhelmed how/where to apply my settings?
On Ubuntu, I am setting my custom configuration in
Code:
/etc/network/interfaces
and
Code:
/etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf
which works perfect.
1. How can I login into the Watch as root to work there?
2. Where can I modify my network settings?
If root access does not work:
1. Which other possebilities do I have (maybe a start script, flashing with another Android Wear image, applying network settings in an app which is being installed on the device, etc.)?
Thank you an best,
Marcel
Mobile network
You can root your watch, you know? And it isn't like the Android os where oems usually lock the user form doing that. So it's quite easy, then just run adb shell and then su and badabam
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Do you know an option without having to root the device? There is an app out there which makes it possible to connect to WiFi networks directly called "Wear WiFi"
RAZERZDAHACKER said:
You can root your watch, you know? And it isn't like the Android os where oems usually lock the user form doing that. So it's quite easy, then just run adb shell and then su and badabam
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tur-ing said:
Do you know an option without having to root the device? There is an app out there which makes it possible to connect to WiFi networks directly called "Wear WiFi"
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I have it, and I love it. But I'm not sure it can set IP addresses etc.

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