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EASIEST way to tether the Vibrant

go to http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as to download Samsung Kies....it's a Desktop Manager for your phone(like BB Desktop Manager). It has an option right in the software to tether. Will even auto set up your connection for you.
In addition it will even allow you to sync contacts with outlook, save them to your PC, transfer media, sync music/pics/videos, convert video, etc

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Not available in USA

Download the UK version. Select Galaxy S. Set location as UK and choose English as the language, that is unless you speak/write a different language . Change USB to connect via Kies.
This is better than the free PdaNet and such as you can get to secure sites.
http://www.samsungmobile.co.uk/support/samsung-mobile-manuals.do

The link I poseted takes you straight to the download page. all you have to do is hit "Download Kies" and you're good to go.

Too bad I have a Mac, I'll just run parallels though

Rashad, for Macs..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736769

how do you change the USB connection? so that Kies reads the device I keep getting a connection notification saying that my connection type is not supported. Thanks. Love the program so far, should have been included with the device IMO.

archangel52005 said:
how do you change the USB connection? so that Kies reads the device I keep getting a connection notification saying that my connection type is not supported. Thanks. Love the program so far, should have been included with the device IMO.
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From the home screen, tap the menu button, open settings. Applications > USB settings > select 'Samsung Kies'

Thanks appreciate it. Love this phone more and more everyday!

Nice. This is much better than the free ones on the market since they block https.

The EASIEST way is with WiFi Tether from Google.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
No download required on the computer you are connecting.

Pneumatic said:
The EASIEST way is with WiFi Tether from Google.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
No download required on the computer you are connecting.
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awesome! great link

Pneumatic said:
The EASIEST way is with WiFi Tether from Google.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
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I wouldn't call that "the EASIEST way," since it requires a rooted phone.

Didn't work for me and I'm rooted
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

Full step-by-step instructions!
There's a couple missing steps such as setting the APN and dial-up numbers but it WORKS!
I posted a full step-by-step instructions for newbies on my blog here:
http://samsungvibranthacks.com/samsung-vibrant-hacks/how-to-usb-tether-your-samsung-vibrant/
Thanks y'all!

Pneumatic said:
The EASIEST way is with WiFi Tether from Google.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
No download required on the computer you are connecting.
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It's not by Google, since when did they care about root users anyways.

boomerbubba said:
I wouldn't call that "the EASIEST way," since it requires a rooted phone.
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Good point.
However, it takes a couple of minutes to root the phone and you only have to do that once (as opposed to installing drivers on every computer you wish to tether). Not to mention the fact that you can't tether an iPad or other device that isn't running Windows if you are using one of the non-root methods.
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It's not by Google, since when did they care about root users anyways.
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Well... It's on code.google.com so it's easy to make that logical leap and say it's "from" Google (they provide the group space to develop and distribute it). I don't know who created it but it works. There is at least one bug (issues when closing it down) but that will be fixed soon I am sure.

The easiest way is just to use Ubuntu lol. It works out of the box without changing any settings. Just put your phone in debugging mode.

Just wanted to add this as some one who keeps their phone constantly plugged in. In the Applications>USB section of the settings menu you can have it ask you how your prefer to connect ect time you plug in.

Fantastic! Didn't even bother to download Kies before, didn't think i needed it. Was debating if it was worth spending money to buy a stupid app just to get tethering. Now i don't need to.

My3G for Android?

iPhone users have a program called my3g which tricks the phone into thinking you're on wifi when you're really on 3g so you can watch full episodes on tv.com, etc.
Does the droid have anything like this?

For some reason when I asked this question I got a very unsatisfactory reply. I don't think my fellow Android users like playing second fiddle to the iPhone hacker community. My3G was awesome for me when I had my iPhone. Now I have all sorts of problems with certain apps wanting me to be on wifi only with my EVO. It pisses me off and I have not found a work around yet. Let me know if you discovered anything please.

Was there such a program like My3G for Androidd?....

I've never had an app required wifi.... What apps? Maybe we can find a solution.

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I've never had an app required wifi.... What apps? Maybe we can find a solution.
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for example, there is in israel the Bezeq company.
thay got android app that you can use the same number as your lend line phone on the android device... but thay allow only to use it in wifi connection.
thats way i need to imitate wifi connection on 3G internet...
if you search for "bezeq" in the market you will finde the app.
thanks

Also, the market (and Amazon market) force you to use WiFi to download large apps. I have an unlimited plan, and would like to be able to download these on 3g.

I take it there has still been no solution found to this problem? I want to trick my phone to think it's on wifi in order for itv player to work.

molyneux86 said:
I take it there has still been no solution found to this problem? I want to trick my phone to think it's on wifi in order for itv player to work.
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I would really like to see my3g (or something like it) for Android. It was very useful on iOS and now that I use Android full time it is one thing I miss. I assume the reason something like this is not as popular on Android yet is in the past it has not been as necessary or useful as it is on a jailbroken iPhone.
Personally, I would pay good money for an Android app to provide this option.

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[app] Wireless Tether, now with AP/Infrastructure Support for Droid X/2/Global/Pro

Wireless Tether For Root Users 2.0.6, available for FREE download in The Market, now supports AP/Infrastructure mode tethering on Droid X/2/Global/Pro ***** NO PATCH NEEDED *****
>>> Download the latest version from The Market. <<<
Note: If you have issues, Uninstall and Install again.
If you still have issues after that:
1. Navigate to: Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>Wireless Tether
2. Then: Force Close, Clear Data, Uninstall and Install again.
Still having issues? Open a New Issue:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/list
Visit the project's Google Code page:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
And if you geek out on that sort of thing, how this works:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=455&start=100
How's does it work for you?
Aloha,
FreeWELL/tekahuna

I had to uninstall then re-install, now it works great! Nice job!!!

I looked through the apps settings, is there any way to choose Infrastructure mode or does it just do it automatically? Thanks.
I went from PDAnet to this, and my speed just about doubled based on the tests done at speedtest.net

NO DICE ApeX 1.3.1
Couldn't get AP mode to start no matter what I did after deleting the Apex one out of /system/app

I reinstalled, cleared data, and I get a message:
No Access Control!
Sorry, but your kernel does not have all necessary features for the Access Control feature of this application. Access Control will be disabled.
Please see our FAQ: http://...........
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I'm not sure what Access Control is.
I can test to see if it uses Infrastructure Mode later tonight.
Regarding the error:
Using GummyJar 2.5
Android Version:
2.2.1
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.9-g55626e1
[email protected] #1
SBF'd and OTA updated last night before installing the ROM.
I should mention, it appears to work otherwise, but again, I will check later. My laptop (corporate assigned) cannot connect to AdHoc networks, so this would be amazing to get working.

+1 EtherBoo. Same exact error, ROM and Kernel version.

kernel not supported
I get the same Sorry, but your kernel does not have all necessary features for the Access Control feature of this application. Access Control will be disabled.. Android 2.2.1 Apex 1.3.1

anthonykash said:
I get the same Sorry, but your kernel does not have all necessary features for the Access Control feature of this application. Access Control will be disabled.. Android 2.2.1 Apex 1.3.1
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Well, yes ... you guys get a message that "access control" is disabled because of a missing kernel-feature. "CONFIG_NETFILTER_XT_MATCH_MAC" is missing!
See: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/wiki/FAQ
So yes, "access control" is unavailable for your devices.
But what do you get instead:
1) Infrastructure mode - your phone acts like "a real" accesspoint!
2) Strong WPA-encryption instead hacked-in-seconds WEP-encryption.
Your choice!
BTW ... if you want the access-control back install a custom kernel (if possible) which has above option/feature enabeld. Also include CONFIG_PROC_FS, CONFIG_IKCONFIG, and CONFIG_IKCONFIG_PRO so that the phone dumps the kernel-config to /proc/config.gz and the app will be able to detect it correctly!

Custom Kernels are not possible on the X, and most likely won't be, since it doesn't look like anyone with the know-how is still working on hacking the locked boot loader.
This is my last Moto product because of it (even though the Atrix is making me wet my pants).
I was mistaken, it is using Infrastructure mode. As I mentioned, I wasn't able to test at the time, and thought Access Control was Infrastructure Mode.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
And who cares about Access Control? It's not necessary now that we have strong WPA/WPA2 encryption, and of course a true AP with the Droid X and Droid 2.
Besides, I believe Access control relies on the MAC Address which can be easily spoofed since it's sent as plain text. You guys rock!!!

My wife just got a D2 Global. I have a DX and I am trying to get her a wireless tether setup. I also ket the same kernel message. Has anybody had luck with the 3G hot spot? I could use some help! Thanks.

mxgregg said:
My wife just got a D2 Global. I have a DX and I am trying to get her a wireless tether setup. I also ket the same kernel message. Has anybody had luck with the 3G hot spot? I could use some help! Thanks.
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Yes... just turn on 3g hotspot then toggle airplane mode on then back off and you should have free wifi... that's how I do it. Its encrypted and runs nice and smooth
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

mxgregg said:
My wife just got a D2 Global. I have a DX and I am trying to get her a wireless tether setup. I also ket the same kernel message. Has anybody had luck with the 3G hot spot? I could use some help! Thanks.
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You do understand that the "error" message has nothing to do with the normal usage of the program. It will work just fine even if you get that error. You just cannot use the "Access Control" portion of the program which was a way to limit the devices that could connect to the phone. However, as stated by other members, you don't need access control at all. Just use WPA encryption and a strong password. This is a more secure connection than using WEP and access control.

Thanks for the heads up

Do I need to turn 3g mobile hotspot on for wireless tether to work? I see the network on my laptop, but keeps saying it can't connect. Any tricks? Thanks!
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Droid X rooted and Nook Color rooted. Works great! Solves the infrastructure problem Had to uninstall and re-install as directed, but that did the trick. A big thank you!

Just rooted now what?

I've just rooted my phone now what can I do? Can someone point me in the direction of some good roms
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Well I'd say one of the best things that comes from a rooting your phone is Wireless Teather
https://market.android.com/details?id=android.tether&feature=search_result
You can "teather" your phones internet connection to other WiFi devices, like a laptop or portable device.
Also, overclocking your phone (making the processor run faster) is pretty sweet:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.antutu.CpuMasterFree&feature=search_result

Not to be a jerk but it's "tether" not "teather". SetCPU is a great overclocking app and is free if you get it from XDA but overclocking will only work on kernels that support it.

RideZeLitenin said:
Well I'd say one of the best things that comes from a rooting your phone is Wireless Teather
https://market.android.com/details?id=android.tether&feature=search_result
You can "teather" your phones internet connection to other WiFi devices, like a laptop or portable device.
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Despite the slight grammatical errors pointed out by another poster, tethering is indeed a great tool to utilize after rooting your phone.

LivetheRiceLife said:
Despite the slight grammatical errors pointed out by another poster, tethering is indeed a great tool to utilize after rooting your phone.
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Could you please explain what exactly tethering is?
Sent from my GT540 using XDA App

Tethering is allowing your computer or laptop to use your phone's internet connection. Depending on the app and type of tethering you might also be able to use things like a nintendo DS, tablets, etc. Most game consoles can also be tethered but not directly, you have to share the connection through a computer.
P.S. the only reason I corrected the spelling is to make searches easier, not to be a jerk.

Search market for AdFree , install and update(run) it.
It should rid ur phone from all kinds of advertisements , in-app and browser ones too, def a must have

Hello,
I rooted my phone (HTC Evo) in order to use screencast because I'm disabled and can't use my hands. I then installed cyanogen and my apps that came with the phone are gone (voicemail, market, etc). Can someone please help?
Thanks!
Adriana

You need to install the gapps.zip file for your phone to get market, youtube, gmail, etc back. You still won't have your data but the apps will be there.

dbzfanatic said:
You need to install the gapps.zip file for your phone to get market, youtube, gmail, etc back. You still won't have your data but the apps will be there.
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thank you! do i put it on the sd card?

You flash the gapps zip the same way you flash a normal ROM.

does overclocking make your device hotter?

It can yes, it can also shorten the lifespan of the phone if pushed too hard too long as well as cause stability issues but as long as you don't push it too far you should be fine.

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You flash the gapps zip the same way you flash a normal ROM.
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The voicemail app/widget isn't back...what can I do?

Line 2 working on rooted motorola xoom

Hey there. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have Line2 working on my rooted Motorola Xoom. It works on 3G and I am making calls and texting. It requires another Android phone that can download Line2 and App Saver to package the .apk file, but viola, it works!

Props nice find

Line2 apk
Hey radiogodd30. Do you happen to still have the apk file? The Xoom is the only android device I have a this time so I am unable to download it from the ap store.

mwanon said:
Hey radiogodd30. Do you happen to still have the apk file? The Xoom is the only android device I have a this time so I am unable to download it from the ap store.
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Here u go
http://db.tt/2RFHlCP

Looks all but perfect. I'll probably wait around for an official Android 3.x supported release, but it's good to see that something like this works. I'm sure I'll subscribe once that's the case.

Works on my wi-fi zoom too, in case anyone is wondering.
Of course you have to be around a wi-fi hotspot to make/receive calls, but I'm pretty much ALWAYS around a wi-fi hotspot, so it's a viable option for me.
On a side note, this is COOL! Making calls from a xoom!

radiogodd30 is awsome
That line2 apk worked perfectly. I am now using line2 on my xoom. Thank you

Its cool and all, but not something I'd pay monthly for. I wish text free would update their app.

I use Line2 on my Thunderbolt, ipad2 and zoom. Find that it works best on IOS devices.
Charlie

correction on perfectly
My xoom is only working for wifi. the dialing section of the settings tab is not there. I think it is because the app thinks I am a non phone tablet so doesn't need the option. I am guessing on that. I haven't found the configuration files that I hope exist on the xoom to make that change manually.

I know found tjat groove ip is a better solution to make or receive calls using Google voice so no monthly fees just the one time free of 3.99 to buy the app that's ot

PaulG1488 said:
I know found that groove ip is a better solution to make or receive calls using Google voice so no monthly fees just the one time free of 3.99 to buy the app that's ot
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Could be, but with line2 I get a ring even when my screen is sleeping and texting built in so it works like the cell phone I am trying to replace.
Anyone happen to know where settings are kept for line2 on the phone? apparently xoom is not at the top of the list of devices they are moving to support so tech support was not really helpful. from the conversations, it sounds like the app thinks my device is wifi only so does not show the dialing (use 3g/4g) section on the settings tab. I am assuming that there is only one app that is hiding that part of the configuration instead of maintaining two versions. IF that is true, there is probably a 'don't use 3g/4g' setting stored on my phone wherever they keep the configuration info.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE RE-UPLOAD THE OLDER LINE2.APK file. I had to reset my Xoom and lost it and the newer one DOES NOT allow you to make calls on the XOOM!

radiogodd30 said:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE RE-UPLOAD THE OLDER LINE2.APK file. I had to reset my Xoom and lost it and the newer one DOES NOT allow you to make calls on the XOOM!
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Not sure where else to find the apk for this one.....

+1 I can't seem to download it from the earlier post.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App

heres a new link sorry
http://db.tt/2RFHlCP

That is actually the latest version....
The one you uploaded is actually the latest version. Can someone please upload version 1.0.2? Thanks.

can u please update ur line2 apk link
its not working

Xoom speaker volume
I've got the 1.0.5 version, but am having speaker issues. It will work fine for a week or two then it will be super quiet. without any specific action that i can identify, it starts working again. Then there is the no phone on my 3g connection. only wi-fi.
Does anyone know what the 1.0.8 version fixed? And does it effect the Xoom.
And of course the obligatory demand for the apk to be posted. Does anyone have it. and Thanks in advance.

Hi
the link os not working please can send a new link2.apk