How the heck do you get USB tethering to work???
Again, coming from a Nexus I guess I'm spoiled in these ways but I figured the USB tether was going to work in the settings... it keeps erroring out saying my sprint login isn't valid.
Is there no way to get USB tethering to work without activating tethering on the carrier?
Assuming you're running on 2.1, you have 3 options:
1) get a 3rd party app like easytether or PDAnet which are free from the market.
2) upgrade to 2.2.1 (froyo) which has native USB tethering builtin for free.
3) install a custom 2.1 rom that supports USB tether.
Native tether works in froyo? :0
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1) well ya, but software sucks.
2) 2.2 has it in the options but it doesn't work. it gives an error about sprint network not avail. this is what the nexus used and it worked great. id really like to be able to use it if possible!
3) like which one?
ghostrid3r said:
Assuming you're running on 2.1, you have 3 options:
1) get a 3rd party app like easytether or PDAnet which are free from the market.
2) upgrade to 2.2.1 (froyo) which has native USB tethering builtin for free.
3) install a custom 2.1 rom that supports USB tether.
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Why not root your phone and use wireless tether?
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Because my 360 can't pick it up..
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What about easytether. Its usb tethering and supports xbox 360
Here is the faq on it http://www.mobile-stream.com/easytether/android_faq.html#tetherps3xbox360wii
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It says it'll block wii/ps3/xbox360 after a while... I don't wanna pay $10 for something that's supposed to be native
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Btw I'm running dk28 if that matters
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Lol I tried. If I run across something I'll let you know.
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It is rooted.
The wireless tethering thing is crap because it goes into adhoc connect mode with very weak encryption methods. About 25% of devices can connect to that. It's junk.
pdanet works but just a pain to have to use software on both ends to have a tether when it's built into android. I would have thought someone would have a fix for this. It has to just be a configuration thing to not use sprint login crap.
mxcoldhit said:
Why not root your phone and use wireless tether?
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If you are on 2.1 I recommend mobile ap..it offers infrastructure tethering and is free too. To me it works better than wireless tether.
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When you say your xbox can't pick it up, are you implying that with native usb in froyo you can book directly to x xbox via usb?
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I've been using the wifi tether app for a while now for 360, it works fine. did you try it with encryption turned on and with the correct network key??
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I used the wired tether app on a rooted 2.1 phone. I like that it simultaneously charges the phone, which is very helpful when I'm on the road. However, you need to install a kernel that supports it.
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I rooted my Droid X and got the wireless tether app to work. My only question is if I use my phone to tether will any extra data charges show up on my account? I have the unlimited data package, but I don't have tethering on my account.
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bmac51 said:
I rooted my Droid X and got the wireless tether app to work. My only question is if I use my phone to tether will any extra data charges show up on my account? I have the unlimited data package, but I don't have tethering on my account.
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you will not be charged using the Wireless Tether app. Assuming you're refering to this one http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
That's the one. Thank you very much.
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2.2 wifi tether?
Will this work on a rooted droid x running 2.2 froyo?
booters said:
Will this work on a rooted droid x running 2.2 froyo?
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Ya it works great as long as only one device is connected. However with mine other android phones can't see my wifi as an option, but laptops work fine.
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Jon El Canche said:
Ya it works great as long as only one device is connected. However with mine other android phones can't see my wifi as an option, but laptops work fine.
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Thats because it is a Ad-Hoc type of wifi. There is still a known problem with windows 7 and ad-hoc networks though (you have to re-establish the connection every time you want to use it on the pc). If you are running xp/vista, you should have no problem reconnecting every time.
There ARE hacked versions of the Motorola Hotspot app that will allow true, non ad-hoc, Hotspot functionality, while still not having to pay for the package. I am using it on my X with Fission 2.1 ROM. TeamBlackHat released it.. search and enjoy.
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Do note that VzW can still see your data usage (how much used) and data rate (I THINK they can see this), so they'll have a good idea that you're tethering when you're not supposed to (contract violation, essentially) if you do this too much.
If you're sneaking around VzW to use tethering without paying, then do it sparingly when needed, not excessively... unless you want your contract terminated and other penalties assessed. This isn't the same thing as voiding a warranty, after all. You're essentially pirating bandwidth from them by doing this. Not that I have much of an issue with that, just warning you so you know that they do take this seriously.
can i use PDAnet on EB01 or will i get caught
I would think you would be fine. Issues, I believe, are with wireless tethering. PDAnet needs your USB plugged in. I could be wrong, though!
try it and see...
You dont need it w eb01. Theres a usb tethering option in network settings. Used it last night without error. I did however type **usbui in the key pad, change to modem, use qpst to verify @dun.vzw was removed
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I thought you needed to be rooted to use PDANet?
That's the only stipulation i'm aware of
This is the 2nd phone I've used PDAnet on, first was an unrooted or hacked WinMo phone. I just happen to be using a rooted android phone now.
chronster said:
I thought you needed to be rooted to use PDANet?
That's the only stipulation i'm aware of
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Yeah, definitely dont need to be rooted for pdanet... you do for wireless tether
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hbc.ciccone said:
You dont need it w eb01. Theres a usb tethering option in network settings. Used it last night without error. I did however type **usbui in the key pad, change to modem, use qpst to verify @dun.vzw was removed
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Thats cool, didnt even realize that. Any way to run my ps3 with it? Currently using the hotspot (hacked) but it cuts out all the time.
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I use wireless tether app for my xbox account, usb tether for laptop. No issues or verizon special agents at my door
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hbc.ciccone said:
I use wireless tether app for my xbox account, usb tether for laptop. No issues or verizon special agents at my door
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The wireless app you use for xbox is the verizon hotspot? The wireless tether app for root doesnt do infrastructure mode right?
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I came from the evo and I remember there being a hack that would let you use the sprint hotspot for free instead of wireless tether, is there a way or a fix in the making for this, cuz I prefer that app over the wireless tether app. Thanks!
alew182 said:
I came from the evo and I remember there being a hack that would let you use the sprint hotspot for free instead of wireless tether, is there a way or a fix in the making for this, cuz I prefer that app over the wireless tether app. Thanks!
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Nfinitefx said in his update on his rom he will include the hack from the evo
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alew182 said:
I came from the evo and I remember there being a hack that would let you use the sprint hotspot for free instead of wireless tether, is there a way or a fix in the making for this, cuz I prefer that app over the wireless tether app. Thanks!
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JKILO said:
Nfinitefx said in his update on his rom he will include the hack from the evo
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You can't use 4g on the Sprint HotSpot App? Why do you prefer it? (I've never used it..)
riggsandroid said:
You can't use 4g on the Sprint HotSpot App? Why do you prefer it? (I've never used it..)
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I think they just want wireless tether? I can't use 4g regardless
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Speaking of Wireless Tether... I notice the setting in there for security (wireless encryption) but I can only turn it on or off, not select the type (i.e. WPA2) Am I missing something or is it just automatic selection?
Its like that and you can't change it..I'm not sure if the updated experimental version has it or not..its on their website if ya wanna check it out
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So, was anyone ever successful in modding the sprint hotspot app on a rooted stock rom?
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HolyShift said:
Speaking of Wireless Tether... I notice the setting in there for security (wireless encryption) but I can only turn it on or off, not select the type (i.e. WPA2) Am I missing something or is it just automatic selection?
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It only allows you to use WPA/WPA2-PSK as the encryption method. Personally I think the wireless tether is a pretty good app, In addition to the encryption it gives you the option of using Access control, to deny or allow connections to the phone.
Is there a way to have our Xoom connect to the wireless tether ad-hoc instead of having to uses native 3G mobile hot spot app on fascinate. I know when I had the galaxy tab someone made a wpa.supplicant (think that's how it was spelled) file to put somewhere in /system/? So it could connect to phones using wireless tether.
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je2345 said:
Is there a way to have our Xoom connect to the wireless tether ad-hoc instead of having to uses native 3G mobile hot spot app on fascinate. I know when I had the galaxy tab someone made a wpa.supplicant (think that's how it was spelled) file to put somewhere in /system/? So it could connect to phones using wireless tether.
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Only if your Xoom is Rooted can you connect to Ad Hoc after a minor hack.
Root your phone and use wireless tether 3.0
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As everyone else as said before, the only way right now is through rooting.
Root your phone. It's easier and you can share with things other than your xoom then.
sleeplessninja said:
As everyone else as said before, the only way right now is through rooting.
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root what, xoom or phone
lanternca said:
Root your phone. It's easier and you can share with things other than your xoom then.
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Have any of you been able to connect to an ad-hoc connection with a xoom? Most of the connections have been made through handsets that do not use ad hoc mode.
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Only if your Xoom is Rooted can you connect to Ad Hoc after a minor hack.
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What "minor hack"?????
His phone is rooted already if hes already using the Wireless Tether App from the market.
He just needs to install the newest beta which has infrastructure mode instead of Ad-Hoc, and the Xoom will identify it without any hacks on the Xoom.
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His phone is rooted already if hes already using the Wireless Tether App from the market.
He just needs to install the newest beta which has infrastructure mode instead of Ad-Hoc, and the Xoom will identify it without any hacks on the Xoom.
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Thanks for the input, but these apps are phone specific. I'm well aware of the wireless tether apps, both for root and the experimental 3.0. I've tried just about everything out there and can't get the Xoom to see my CDMA Hero running AOSP 2.3.3. Even the bluetooth tether will not connect. My laptop sees it fine, my Xoom sees an EVO that uses wireless tether. I'm afraid I may have to ditch the old Hero...
You have used 3.0 pre 4¿ that's what works for me
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Thanks again, pre 4 errors out. It does not support cdma hero. I'll b looking into settings on the Xoom now.
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Can anyone recommend a good usb tethering program for use with EI22. WiFi tether is not an option here.
digiblur said:
Can anyone recommend a good usb tethering program for use with EI22. WiFi tether is not an option here.
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Why not just use the Hotspot Hack?
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Wired tether 1.4 works for me, except on linux - even though it appears that stock attempts to use rndis (dmesg on my linux box shows that it momentarily recognizes a rndis device), it doesn't work the same way that Rodderik's rndis support worked in his EC05 kernel... windows auto-detects it just fine, though
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digiblur said:
Can anyone recommend a good usb tethering program for use with EI22. WiFi tether is not an option here.
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I'm a pretty big fan of EasyTether, I use it often since I'm stuck without Internet at home for awhile.
kennyglass123 said:
why not just use the hotspot hack?
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+100 :d:d:d:d:d:d
I've been using PDAnet daily for a few years now. Always works well.
kennyglass123 said:
Why not just use the Hotspot Hack?
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Hotspot hack lets you use usb? Figured it was wifi only.
digiblur said:
Hotspot hack lets you use usb? Figured it was wifi only.
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Yep and its built into the settings under wireless networks, tethering
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Hotspot hack isn't as nice
I like keeping track of how much data I use while tethering. Wired and wireless tether lets me do that. Playing MW2 and BF3 over 3G is data intensive, so I like to keep an eye on it. Plus, those are things the Sprint knows wouldn't be coming from the phone normally, so limiting their data use would be a good idea.
digiblur said:
Hotspot hack lets you use usb? Figured it was wifi only.
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No, just figured you might want to ditch the cable. Sorry.
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davidrules7778 said:
Yep and its built into the settings under wireless networks, tethering
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Cool. Just checked it out on the sleeper rom and it works as it would. I just turned on USB tether and plugged it in. No issues.
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No, just figured you might want to ditch the cable. Sorry.
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No can do. The PC doesn't have wireless. Plus it's nice to charge the phone and only use one radio at a time instead of the big drainer of EVDO and Wifi going full bore.