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According to ZDNet, the Droid Incredible does tethering right out of the box. Can any of those that have received it early confirm? The feature/app is called mobile broadband connect.
It is costs you money...Verizon charges $15 a month I believe.
According to user post at that blog, tethering feature from Verizon is not yet supported.
Tethering...
I spoke with Verizon and they stated that Tethering would be available for $30 per month for 5GB.
There normal Air Card plans are $59 per month for 5GB therefore the $29 you pay for the data plan plus the $30 for the tethering option = the $59 per month.
How they monitor and separate the 5GB is a mystery to me...
re tethering
i know the op just wanted to know about tethering out of the box.
but to all those that are confused about tethering.
There is an easy once time cost way. With things like
PdaNet / june fabrics.
its only 20 or so dollars and its a one time only price.
Just dont go too crazy with your data, ie keep it below 5gb a month and most likely you will never hear from your provider.
Or you could go the free / free route and root your phone and use on of the free android apps to tether your phone.
or pay $30 a month from verizon..
Im going to Pdanet route myself.
i tried today but it said driver not found for modem... disk drive htc sync and all found drivers and work... in the ppst on phone you can edit the dun username to remove the dun part so it see's it as just the phone dialing out... but now i need the modem driver...
Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk
Well, once the phone is rooted.. We just install Wi-Fi tether.
sprintrjm said:
i know the op just wanted to know about tethering out of the box.
but to all those that are confused about tethering.
There is an easy once time cost way. With things like
PdaNet / june fabrics.
its only 20 or so dollars and its a one time only price.
Just dont go too crazy with your data, ie keep it below 5gb a month and most likely you will never hear from your provider.
Or you could go the free / free route and root your phone and use on of the free android apps to tether your phone.
or pay $30 a month from verizon..
Im going to Pdanet route myself.
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This is a very informative post. Thanks.
Thanks to all who posted info.
Go to Market and install PdaNet. Works like a charm.
td2xda said:
How they monitor and separate the 5GB is a mystery to me...
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It's in the dialup networking configurations NAI settings - your phone has two usernames:
(phonenumber)@vzw3g.com
and
(phonenumber)@dun.vzw3g.com
when tethering, it automatically uses the second username to log in and track use. I haven't figured out how to get at the NAI settings on android yet (given the existence of pdanet, it's probably possible)...
Schyzm said:
It's in the dialup networking configurations NAI settings - your phone has two usernames:
(phonenumber)@vzw3g.com
and
(phonenumber)@dun.vzw3g.com
when tethering, it automatically uses the second username to log in and track use. I haven't figured out how to get at the NAI settings on android yet (given the existence of pdanet, it's probably possible)...
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Dial ##pst then send, click edit mode, enter 000000 then you can edit the dun out of the dun nai... its in there 3 times... I have tethering working with the default feature on the phone and the driver from htc sync... then on pc make a manual dun connection...
nemanracing said:
Dial ##pst then send, click edit mode, enter 000000 then you can edit the dun out of the dun nai... its in there 3 times... I have tethering working with the default feature on the phone and the driver from htc sync... then on pc make a manual dun connection...
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Care to explain how to make a manual dun connection on the PC? Might also include what version of Windows you are running too just to avoid any confusion...
Edit: (On Windows7) Do you just create a new dial-up network connection, and when the username and password come up use the second loging (dun.vzw3g.com)? Or use the first one without?
nemanracing said:
Dial ##pst then send, click edit mode, enter 000000 then you can edit the dun out of the dun nai... its in there 3 times... I have tethering working with the default feature on the phone and the driver from htc sync... then on pc make a manual dun connection...
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perfect! thank you sir.
Though, I've only found the required username twice:
SIP settings (stationary IP, for those of you wondering)
MIP settings (mobile IP)
Then yes, make a manual dialup networking connection on the computer you're using to tether.
nathan_barstow14 said:
Care to explain how to make a manual dun connection on the PC? Might also include what version of Windows you are running too just to avoid any confusion...
Edit: (On Windows7) Do you just create a new dial-up network connection, and when the username and password come up use the second loging (dun.vzw3g.com)? Or use the first one without?
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for your PC's dun, use the [email protected], password is "vzw"
the dial-in phone number is #777
What about the driver? I wasn't able to get a working driver until I installed vzam. I tried HTC sync that was included on the phone, and the version for the Eris.
Sent from my ADR6300 using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
I went for VZAM first, so I can't confirm if the htc sync drivers included on the incredible work as stated above.
To Recap: In order to tether this without paying the extra $30 per month to Verizon, or installing PDAnet (and putting up with free pdanet limitations), here's what to do:
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet. Duh.
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Must be added to a voice plan with one of the following features:
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Thanks Schyzm,
Just got my tethering working using the methods you described above. Thank god cause I wasn't about to pay twice for an internet connection.
Thanks....worked like a charm...Now I don't need to pay for PdaNet...
and might i say
you guys do excellent work.
my only question is can i now uninstall vzaccess manager, or will that take the drivers with it?
to answer my own question: yes i can remove it with no problems.
I did a search but got no definitive answer. I have a friend with a stock incredible and wants to know if he can use USB tethering and if so how?
Thanks
Either by pdanet, which is a free software that needs to be downloaded for the phone and pc, or mobile broadband connect, which is $20 a month for 2gb of data. It is a vzw service that can be found when you plug the usb in the computer. I would choose pdanet.
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
Thanks for the quick response...I assume you can use pdanet with a stock (non rooted) phone?
chfields said:
Thanks for the quick response...I assume you can use pdanet with a stock (non rooted) phone?
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Yes. Nothing is required as far as mods to the phone is concerned. The "hardest" (which isnt that hard) part of pdanet is installing it on the pc. It takes some knowledge of computers but not much. It should take 10 min, if that.
The only other option for free tethering is root and installing wifo tether, which is not uab tether.
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
I don't remember the process for doing it, but you can edit the DUN settings in your phone to use your normal phone's 3g connection instead of the separate username/pass for broadband connect. In effect, this lets you USB tether using the mobile broadband feature, but using your existing unlimited data plan rather than an additional $20 one
edit: searched it for ya.
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet.
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I would suggest rooting and using the patched android-wired-tether app attached to the first post of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706602
It is patched to work with some of the newer HTC devices like the Incredible, EVO, Hero, Eris. I use it and it works well. I run a hydra kernel, but I believe it will work with the stock kernel.
before i got rooted i used easytether.. it was really simple. download it from the market to your phone and then it instructs you what software to download to your comp..and you are good to go!
move to general?
jdkoreclipse said:
Yes. Nothing is required as far as mods to the phone is concerned. The "hardest" (which isnt that hard) part of pdanet is installing it on the pc. It takes some knowledge of computers but not much. It should take 10 min, if that.
The only other option for free tethering is root and installing wifo tether, which is not uab tether.
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
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Again I appreciate your quick response. I will have him download and install pdanet and if needed I can help him install on pc.
Thanks again!!
Forgot to mention: my method doesn't require a rooted phone. All settings can be edited from stock. PDANet is nice, but it's not free (after the trial, all https sites become unavailable) and requires an additional service to run on the phone... I feel like the native tethering uses less resources and produces a more stable link. *shrugs*
thejosher said:
I don't remember the process for doing it, but you can edit the DUN settings in your phone to use your normal phone's 3g connection instead of the separate username/pass for broadband connect. In effect, this lets you USB tether using the mobile broadband feature, but using your existing unlimited data plan rather than an additional $20 one
edit: searched it for ya.
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet.
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I found this during my search but didn't know if it need root to work....
chfields said:
I found this during my search but didn't know if it need root to work....
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You DO NOT need root to use that method. I used this method about two weeks before root was acquired. It works flawlessly and it just tags onto your normal data activity so you can't be charged for it.
I would advise using this method below rather than downloading a restricting app that disallows certain things (such as ssl or https) or paying for something like the "premium" pdanet that you can do yourself for free.
Step 1: reprogramming your phone
from your phone, dial ##pst
enter security code 000000
click "edit mode"
scroll down to Security
change the "S.IP DUN User Name" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
hit back
scroll down to "M.IP Default Profile"
change "DUN NAI" to "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
press menu, choose "Commit Modifications."
The phone will power cycle.
Step 2: Computer setup
Drivers: download and install VZ Access Manager from http ://www .vzam .net
don't run the program, you only want it for the drivers.
Next, plug your phone in to the computer. Let windows take care of the driver installation.
Per your version of windows, you'll need to set up a manual dial-up networking connection. Settings you'll need:
Phone Number: #777
Username: "<your phone number>@vzw3g.com"
Password: vzw
Step 3:
browse the internet.
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kentoe said:
You DO NOT need root to use that method. I used this method about two weeks before root was acquired. It works flawlessly and it just tags onto your normal data activity so you can't be charged for it.
I would advise using this method below rather than downloading a restricting app that disallows certain things (such as ssl or https) or paying for something like the "premium" pdanet that you can do yourself for free.
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Thanks again to everyone for your help....I will pass this on to my friend, I'm sure he'll be very happy!
chfields said:
Thanks again to everyone for your help....I will pass this on to my friend, I'm sure he'll be very happy!
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Welcome! Thanks to whoever posted the quote of the method, it was hidden in the xda wiki (which is sometimes offline) for the incredible and probably deep in the forums.
See the link in my signature. Full instructions.
need help
i have Droid X and i cat`t find cdma internet settings in my phone
my operator system have
dial number #777
login and password: cdma
but in setting-> wireless&network have only wifi and VPN setting
in Mobile networs only System select
help me, thx
Motorola Droid X
Android 2.2
What exactly are you trying to do?...
Internet settings for cdma? sounds like u need to call ur carrier for this, this has nothing to with your phone.
dr154 said:
What exactly are you trying to do?...
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i want use internet on my phone. Not wifi, cdma internet
and i do not know how to configure connection
in windows mobile 6.5 very easy data connection -> manage existing connections -> new -> name, dial number, login, password.... finish. But in android i can`t find whis settings
im kind of confused. i just turn on my data connection and go. no settings needed...
sembios said:
i want use internet on my phone. Not wifi, cdma internet
and i do not know how to configure connection
in windows mobile 6.5 very easy data connection -> manage existing connections -> new -> name, dial number, login, password.... finish. But in android i can`t find whis settings
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that information doesnt exist from my understanding with these types of phones... u either have the internet or you dont, which u should have the internet if ur paying the data package, unless ur bill is past due and some of your services are temporarily suspended...
No, the thing is - I bought Droid X on EBay and now want to use it with different carrier (not Verizon). Phone interface doesn't have any option to exchange settings for built-in EV-DO modem (dialing number, username, password, etc). phones running Android and build by HTC have easy access to modem internet settings.
Help, plz!
I don't think you can use the x on another carrier by my understanding.
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The only other carrier you *might* be able to use it on is one that uses CDMA, so not T-Mobile or AT&T
sembios said:
...in windows mobile 6.5 very easy data connection -> manage existing connections -> new -> name, dial number, login, password.... finish. But in android i can`t find whis settings
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Connection Manager paradigm doesn't exist on this platform. Provisioning is done OTA when you first set up.
●●[ROOTED][GUIDE]Wifi Reverse teTher-Windows and Ubuntu-Ad hoc Networks●●
This guide teaches you to reverse tether your Android phone via WiFi. That is, it allows you to use your Ethernet connection of PC on your Android phone. It is useful for those who do not have WiFi routers and data connection. So if you have unlimited data plan for your computer, why not share the connection with your phone?
I am not the developer of the files supplied
Requirements:-
1.Rooted Phone
2.Wifi enabled Laptop or PC
3.Root explorer or any other application which gives system access
4.File in the attachement
Procedure :-
Phone:
Download Wpa_supplicant.zip and extract "wpa_supplicant" from it, save it on your SD card.
Open Root Explorer, and grant it superuser access when asked for.
Navigate to system -> bin and long press on wpa_supplicant; Select copy, and paste the file into any folder on your SD card.
Now navigate to the file you downloaded, copy it in same way, and paste it back to system -> bin. Note, you might need to mount the system as R/W instead of R/O by pressing a button on the top just before pasting the file.
Reboot.
▬▬Ubuntu (Must work for other Linux Distros too)▬▬:
Open Network Connections
Goto Wireless tab, select add, and set the following:
SSID:
Mode: Ad hoc
Leave other things unchanged, and go to Ipv4 settings tab
Set method to Shared to other computers
Go to Wireless security tab and set Security to WEP 40/128 bit key and set key to a numeric password (or hexadecimal one).
Check the connect automatically box on top of the tabs and press Save.
Your Android phone must now detect this network, and you can establish the connection by using your security key.
▬▬Windows XP, Vista, 7▬▬
Download and Install Connectify from www . connectify.me/download-lite/
Start Connectify Hotspot by giving a name and password to your hotspot and selecting the Ethernet connection to share. Make sure the security type is WEP or Open.
Disable your firewall (Simply adding it to exceptions doesn't work for AVG at least)
Now your phone should be able to see the hotspot and establish the connection using the password set.
Known Issues :
1.Random disconnections (Very less frequency)
2.Disconnections due to screen lock / sleep on laptop
3.For me Security mode does not works
HIT THANKS IF IT WORKED
ENJOY
I think there is an easier way for windows although I cant test it right now.
In network settingfind option to create new network. Create an ad-hoc network.
In start menu search for "network connection".
In network connections, highlight both the network you just created and the network that your internet comes from.
Right click and select bridge networks.
Shouldn't require doing anything to your phone or even being rooted. As I said I havn't tested this but I don't see why it would not work.
Does anyone know if there is a way to reverse tether over USB?
dmobbjr said:
I think there is an easier way for windows although I cant test it right now.
In network settingfind option to create new network. Create an ad-hoc network.
In start menu search for "network connection".
In network connections, highlight both the network you just created and the network that your internet comes from.
Right click and select bridge networks.
Shouldn't require doing anything to your phone or even being rooted. As I said I havn't tested this but I don't see why it would not work.
Does anyone know if there is a way to reverse tether over USB?
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For USB tethering there are many third party application in play store.
And I have seen in many devices that after creating ad-hoc network also ... the device doesn't gets connected to internet.
Edward Cullen
Even if the network is bridged to a regular internet network?
I guess you missed attaching the files needed. even though they are included in the link in your signature about the same thread in other forum
File attached
dmobbjr said:
Even if the network is bridged to a regular internet network?
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yeah
thanks mate.......................
Hi
thanks for this. But I downloaded and pasted the wpa_supplicant file in my rooted Galaxy S2 (Wanamlite rom) and I canno't activate the wifi anymore.
Any tips ?
thanks
Hello Friends,
Im not sure if anyone has had success with finding a tether app that hides the data so you can get past t-mobiles 14 gb hotspot limit on their unlimited data plan. If anyone has any input at all on how to do this I would be very appreciative! I've tried using foxfi and the wifi hotspot isnt working neither is the usb tether.....
I figured out a way to Wi-Fi tether successfully on the SMG - 530t1 using the T Mobile firmware. This only works if you have a rooted device.
The first thing that you will have to do is go to the Play Store, and download an application that can convert user apps to system apps.. after that, you will have to look for the application APN manager and install it. Then open the system app mover and move the APN Manager to the system partition. After this, restart your phone. After your phone is restarted, open APN manager, and you will find an apn called T Mobile tethering or something of that sort. Select the check mark next to it, and press on the menu more options or the four dots on the bottom of your screen AND PRESS ON DELETE. After this you can tether without any issues
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Do the same to the tmobile apn, and add it again, setting the apn type to
Difalt,supl,dun
And save it and start mobile hotspot