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[Q] No Write access to /etc, /system/etc

Hi guys,
I read that i need to change a line to wpa_supplicant.conf in order to be able to connect to ad-hoc networks.
First of all, my wpa_supplicant.conf file is not in /data (/data is empty), but it is in /etc/wifi/ & system/etc/wifi/
Secondly, i have no write access even though i have flashed with the aufs_overlay_rw patch.
Any input on how i can change my access to be able to save the config file?
Thanks

p0inte said:
Hi guys,
I read that i need to change a line to wpa_supplicant.conf in order to be able to connect to ad-hoc networks.
First of all, my wpa_supplicant.conf file is not in /data (/data is empty), but it is in /etc/wifi/ & system/etc/wifi/
Secondly, i have no write access even though i have flashed with the aufs_overlay_rw patch.
Any input on how i can change my access to be able to save the config file?
Thanks
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You can boot into recovery and manually mount system and data and so on there , then either push/pull stuff with adb , or go in there with adb shell and for instance copy the file to sdcard (don't forget to mount it in that case 8)
Id don't know if tha file requires you to chmod or anything though , maybe someone else can help you there.
I had to chmod framework-res.apk on my X10mini. You might have luck if you google it or search all of the subforums here.

Well, thanks to HDCR.Jacob & danne_jo and their hard work on the WildFire v8, ad-hoc support comes with the rom.
I guess that solves my problem

[FIXED] WPA-EAP working?

Anyone tried WPA-EAP access points?
I cannot connect with my Archos 70 IT 8GB
I put the following on my /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
network={
ssid="myCorp"
key_mgmt=WPA-EAP
eap=PEAP
identity="xxxx"
password="yyyyy"
ca_cert="keystore://CACERT_my"
phase2="auth=MSCHAPV2"
priority=1
disable_pm=1
}
i've enabled secure store and imported ca.cert file
all Windows laptops are able to connect with this cert only
i doubt that this is not supported by current Archos firmware, but if someone could try...

bobybc said:
Anyone tried WPA-EAP access points?
I cannot connect with my Archos 70 IT 8GB
I put the following on my /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
i've enabled secure store and imported ca.cert file
all Windows laptops are able to connect with this cert only
i doubt that this is not supported by current Archos firmware, but if someone could try...
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I use peap at home and leap at work. No certs though. Get yourself WIFI Advanced Configuration Editor from the market. It has all those options. That's how I got leap to work.

I've used this editor too
but it seems that there is a bug with certificates :
code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=8804
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if someone can build wpa_supplicant with proposed patch ...

Anyone obtain the following files from Eclair 2.1 ?
/system/bin/wpa_supplicant
/system/bin/wlan_loader
/system/bin/wlan_cu

i can`t
i can`t! anydon try?

10x 2 Steve , we have fixed version, but unfortunately it doesn't work on my Archos
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=8804
Let someone else try and confirm pls :
download
just unzip and copy to /system/bin

Anyone tried?
Sent from my A70S using Tapatalk

finally i managed to get it working
with wpa_supplicant module from CyanogenMod for Motorola Droid - see it attached
just unzip and copy to /system/bin and delete /data/misc/wifi/tiwlan.ini
of cource you need root access
you need to delete tiwlan.ini on every restart, because it's been always recovered

wpa_supplicant.conf file looks like :
ctrl_interface=tiwlan0
update_config=1
network={
ssid="MYCorporate"
key_mgmt=WPA-EAP IEEE8021X
eap=PEAP
identity="XXXX"
password="YYYY"
priority=1
}
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adhoc "not in range" issue

Hi all
I am facing a problem with HyperDroid-CM7-v2.0.1 build. Its when I try to connect to wifi adhoc connection it says "not in range".
I reinstalled the ROM but no gain. Someone suggested to use correct recovery size and I did use 150Mb only and its fresh installed ROM there are no other programs in phone right now. So please guide me how to solve this issue. Any solution will be appreciated.
Thanks

I have the same issue in HyperDroid-CM7-v2.0.1 & TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 Nightly v3.2.9, with HyperDroidGBX-v12 everything works fine

Try installing the latest SuperUser app from the Android Market, maybe that will help. It fixed my none working HotSpot on HyperDroid-CM7-v2.0.1.

not working

I had to install a specific adhoc fix using clockwork, called: wpa_supplicant_adhocfix_v0.6.10ah_update.zip
There may be a new version but i don't know, do a search for the file above and install. This allowed my phone to connect to adhoc networks

Thanks for all of the answers, now I have already installed GBX ROM and its working fine with it.
Though I could not locate this wpa_supplicant_adhocfix_v0.6.10ah_update.zip file anywhere.

I found a way to solve this problem
1) ADD your ad-hoc connection (it will appear at the end of the list)
2) go to data/misc/wifi and edit the wpa_supplicant.conf file like this
ctrl_interface=eth0
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="Ad Hoc name"
mode=1
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=your_password
priority=41
}
3) turn on your wifi
sorry for my bad English

WiFi error after changing the wpa_supplicant.conf file
Just in case anyone who goes through the same grief as I did with a wifi error after changing the wpa_supplicant.conf file as detailed above here is what my problem was and the solution:
Problem: I used droid explorer to copy the original wpa_supplicant.conf to my desktop as a backup and then edit it with notepad. I then copied it back to the device with droid explorer.
In doing this process I changed the group and the ownership of the file to 'root' rather than 'wifi'. The startup process 'wifi' couldn't do what it needed with the file because it was now owned by 'root' (which droid explorer uses)
Solution: To check if this is the problem go to a terminal and type:
su
cd /data/misc/wifi
ls -l
it should come out with something like
-rw-rw-rw- 1 root root *size* *date/time* wpa_supplicant.conf
to change it type:
chown wifi wpa_supplicant.conf
chgrp wifi wpa_supplicant.conf
it should come out with something like
-rw-rw-rw- 1 wifi wifi*size* *date/time* wpa_supplicant.conf
I hope this helps. It might be becuase I am a complete noob to android but if this post had of been here it would have saved me a lot of grief.

I'm trying to set up ad-hoc networking with a new Casio Commando. I have another embedded Linux box with a working ad-hoc network.
The Casio is rooted. I've "adb push'd" the wpa_supplicant.conf to the Casio. I added these lines to the beginning of the /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf on the Casio as follows:
ctrl_interface=DIR=/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant
update_config=1
ap_scan=2
network={
ssid="Ad Hoc"
mode=1
scan_ssid=1
key_mgmt=NONE
priority=41
}
When I restart WiFi on the Casio, the "Ad Hoc" network appears in the list, but it also says "Not In Range".
I know the "Ad Hoc" network in my embedded Linux device is in range - its right next to the phone. What am I missing?
Permissions and ownership of the wpa_supplicant.conf is
rw-rw-rw system root
thx.

Modifying the wpa_supplicant.conf file on TB-X304F

Hello. I have 285 different networks between the different campus apartments for which I am trying to add network profile information to a series of Lenovo Tab4 10 TB-X304F so they may connect without having our Apartment Managers carry around a list of wifi passwords.
So far, I have created a custom wpa_supplicant.conf file with all of the network blocks for each of the networks across the campus. I have rooted the device. I have pushed this custom file to /sdcard/TWRP. I then copied the file from /sdcard/TWRP to /data/misc/wifi.
Now we run into my issue, it appears that this file is stored in at least 3 locations which I have currently found, /etc/wifi, /system/etc/wifi and /data/misc/wifi. The other part of the problem is that these files appear to be rewritten/overwritten on boot. I have been trying to do my own research but everything I find is related to Raspbian or refers to a file structure which is different from this device's file structure.
Which of these file locations should I be updating with my custom wpa_supplicant.conf file? How do I stop the file from being rebuilt on boot? Or, how do I make the process, which builds the file on boot, build it with the networks I want added?
Am I missing any other steps?
I have also tried running " wpa_supplicant -iwlan0 -c/sdcard/TWRP/wpa_supplicant.conf -B " as a command in the adb shell with super user permissions and didn't receive any output or confirmation. What am I misunderstanding about the wpa_supplicant command?
Just in case here are the settings currently in /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf which I have copied into my custom file:
Code:
ctrl_interface=/data/misc/wifi/sockets
disable_scan_offload=1
driver_param=use_p2p_group_interface=1
update_config=1
device_name=LenovoTB-X304F
manufacturer=LENOVO
model_name=Lenovo TB-X304F
model_number=Lenovo TB-X304F
serial_number=<SerialNumber>
device_type=10-0050F204-5
config_methods=physical_display virtual_push_button
p2p_disabled=1
pmf=1
external_sim=1
tdls_external_control=1

How to modify hosts file on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime?

I added a website that i want to block in hosts file like this "127.0.0.1 www.example.com" but still it isn't blocked.The hosts file is in UNIX format.On my desktop that specific site it is blocked but on android isn't.I use Chrome as default browser,and i also clear data/cache.I also want to know if it is possible to block subpages and how do i do it?For ex www.example.com/something/like/this.html

fleX_ said:
I added a website that i want to block in hosts file like this "127.0.0.1 www.example.com" but still it isn't blocked.The hosts file is in UNIX format.On my desktop that specific site it is blocked but on android isn't.I use Chrome as default browser,and i also clear data/cache.I also want to know if it is possible to block subpages and how do i do it?For ex www.example.com/something/like/this.html
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To modify your hosts file, try this guide:
How to edit 'etc/hosts' file in non-rooted phone?
I'm using LineageOS 14.1 and don't want nor need to root it. How can I remount /system rw and edit /system/etc/hosts? All answers in "How to edit 'etc/hosts' file?" expect a rooted phone.
android.stackexchange.com

I already saw that post.The phone is rooted and i used twrp to copy modified hosts file from sdcard to system/etc but the sites are still working.

But how the hosts file should look like?Mine is like this:
127.0.0.1 localhost
127.0.0.1 www.youtube.com
.I also tried to change permissions to rw-r-r but no effect.