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Does A500 support 3G connection?

I bought my a500 in Bangkok. I've heard lots of reports saying that this device doesn't support 3g and it was marked "32g wifi" when I bought it, so I naturally assume it doesn't support 3g connection. However, I find out that the sim card slot does exist besides the micro SD slot, it's just covered by the warranty label.
Does this mean that a500 actually supports 3g connection? If yes, anybody knows how to activate it? I didn't find any option in setting to turn data service on.
A500 with 3g will be the coolest device!

unfortunately according to what i read on the web this model does not support 3G nor does the USB host support a 3G modem;
there is a new model coming out though that does have 3G enabled.

It's pretty clear on the box, manual and specs - WiFi.

USB wimax modem?
Does it support usb Wimax modems?

AFAIK, it does not natively support USB modems.

zhengyu718 said:
I bought my a500 in Bangkok. I've heard lots of reports saying that this device doesn't support 3g and it was marked "32g wifi" when I bought it, so I naturally assume it doesn't support 3g connection. However, I find out that the sim card slot does exist besides the micro SD slot, it's just covered by the warranty label.
Does this mean that a500 actually supports 3g connection? If yes, anybody knows how to activate it? I didn't find any option in setting to turn data service on.
A500 with 3g will be the coolest device!
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Don't try to insert a sim card in the slot. Reviews have pointed out that the in the wifi only version the 3g sim slot has NO workings, it's just a big hole down which your sim will vanish, never to be seen again, in addition to this, it will rattle around behind the screen, possibly messing up the internals.
!!!!!!!RESIST THE URGE!!!!!!!

it's impossible that the A500 support 3G natively because the HARDWARE is not here... if you open the device you will see that the
- card reader is missing
- the pcie 3G card is missing
- the pcie slot is missing
- the microchips and resistor are missing
For all the 3G system.
A501 will be the 3G version
A500 is wifi only
32G = 32 GigaBytes and not somehow 3G/2G
zhengyu. where and when did you bought it ?
Mobile Expo or Commart ?
The W500 support 3G modem since it's a windows system.
and the N500 at pantip I really doesn't know what that model does maybe it's the name we give for the 16G version
555, su su.
you can use a phone and tether by wifi or buy a mifi-30 from iFox I think you can got one on 4th floor at pantip plaza

could you maybe explain how to open the device? i would like to have a look at the ssd and if i can replace it with a bigger one or with a hdd...

ArtaxXP said:
could you maybe explain how to open the device? i would like to have a look at the ssd and if i can replace it with a bigger one or with a hdd...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvbWo_p3KI

sanaell said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvbWo_p3KI
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sanaell, could you link the device you mentioned for 3g via usb please... I assume this would be to tether to 3g phone???
Also is there anyway to tether via bluetooth that you are aware of. I would like to tether to my bberry curve 3g when I have no wifi available...
thanks,

ArtaxXP said:
could you maybe explain how to open the device? i would like to have a look at the ssd and if i can replace it with a bigger one or with a hdd...
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The internal storage isn't an SSD, it's flash modules soldered directly to the motherboard, so no user upgrade on the internal storage. Well, theoretically you could possibly upgrade the flash modules themselves, if you're really REALLY careful and have access to that kind of hardware
Thankfully, since you bought the Acer, you have a full-sized USB2.0 host port on the tablet itself, so you can plug in a nice multi-terabyte external HDD if you really need that much storage. May need to check out this link in the Dev section if you want to plug in an NTFS-formatted USB drive though.

Thanks !!

When I plugged in my cell phone, I see a /dev/ttyACM0 device show up. PPP seems to be also present on the system along with 'chat'. These are the pieces that enable a cell modem connection. So I think eventually someone will be able to tether to their phone or USB modem.

alright, according to varius posts, this "slot" propably is only a black hole
I will not try to insert a sim card any more
Pity on the pad, hope that Acer will have an upgrade plan

all the 3G talk should be close to solved this way.. read this post, and you can use huawei dongle's for 3G now.. it works fine here.. and is fast!

ZTE MF668a
I'm working with Thor rom v14.2 and 3g path.
Folowing the instructions for connecting the modem, finaly I get
- phone coverage in the icon of the task bar,
- I can acces APN's in settings, register my conection with the provider ...
- and the ligths of the modem are OK (blue indicating 3g coverage)
But when I run in terminal ppp-start.sh the messages are:
# su
# ppp-start.sh
inserting modules
insmod: can't open 'system/lib/modules/usb_wwan.ko'
insmod: init_module 'system/lib/modules/option.ko' failed (File exists)
starting pppd
but nothing happes with the connection
I've search for the modules and usb_wwan is not there but option.ko is in the correct place.
Is the modem the problem?
Have I to edit the 3g file?
I think the error is before of 3g file is launched.
Thanks a lot for all the good work eveybody is doing.

I confirm, A500 working like a charm with 3G USB dongle.
I use Taboonay ROM with huawei 3G stick and it's perfect !!!

(Q) 3G USB Stick for mobile internet to Acer Iconia A500 - Can it work?

Hi guys,
I have an Acer Iconia A500, the GPS version, no 3G on board.
I have a 3G usb stick for mobile Internet and I wanted to ask if I can make my Iconia work with it, so I can have access to the Internet where no WiFi spots are availiable.
Do I have to root my device? I heard that my tablet have the same hardware with the 3G version (A501) but in mine this feature is disabled. Is it true?
Many thanks for the answers you will provide me
Sent from Iconia A500

3g
i have exactly the same question as above

Maybe you could have searched for it, but there has been written a lot about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058846&highlight=3G+usb

usb mobile internet
OK so maybe this is a nubie question but I have a Acer inconia A500 tablet and I was wondering if anyone would possibly know if I could link my clear4G mobile USB device to it? Need some help or maybe a little direction please thank you.

i suggest you to instal thor2002ro custom rom
(the same person who made the 3g patch)
it has so many features more than others and 3g works great
even if you dont care about camera you can use his ICS port for a500
but dont forget to read the manual to install roms on a500
you can find them in tegraowners.com

There are lots of patches available for USB modems. I would suggest getting your name and model, and try some of them. Usually the 500 "modders" state which modems the patch supports.

[Q] mobile network is not working well

Hi all,
I'm new at xda forum, nice to see all of you.
I have new Viewpad 10s for a week and i got an issue on it. Since my first time i plugged my SIM card to this device until today i see the mobile network is not working properly. I already did the APN setting. Some times it does get internet connection (G,E,3G,H) some times it doesn't get any internet connection for a long time. i already try to disabled and re enabled the data setting but it can not make it work too.
Is it just happen with me or is there any one have same issue with me? is there any solution for this condition?

Welcome to the Vega Forum!
As far as i am aware this is a known issue. Vegacomb was not made for that tablet, it does contain drivers for 3g but not the ones for your viewsonic. There is a version knocking around called viewcomb. Of what i have read it has been ripped off from newbie5 work, Not cool!! But your choice to try it. I will not post a link as i dont approve of its use as its not been given the go ahead by rebel1 or newbie5 (or any of the other devs i have forgotten)
Take it easy

original_ganjaman said:
Welcome to the Vega Forum!
As far as i am aware this is a known issue. Vegacomb was not made for that tablet, it does contain drivers for 3g but not the ones for your viewsonic. There is a version knocking around called viewcomb. Of what i have read it has been ripped off from newbie5 work, Not cool!! But your choice to try it. I will not post a link as i dont approve of its use as its not been given the go ahead by rebel1 or newbie5 (or any of the other devs i have forgotten)
Take it easy
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Thanks for your replay. But is it still happen when you are using stock ROM from Advent Vega? I mean is it an issue came from this variant or it just happen only on viewpad 10s?

HtwoO said:
Thanks for your replay. But is it still happen when you are using stock ROM from Advent Vega? I mean is it an issue came from this variant or it just happen only on viewpad 10s?
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Hi!
If you're using stock ROM you shouldn't update your ViewPad 10s thru the Advent Vega website because I think their ROMs don't include the 3G drivers (I could be wrong).
You should update only thru the official ViewSonic site.
http://ap.viewsonic.com/my/support/tablet/
http://ap.viewsonic.com/my/kbase/article.php?id=256
http://ap.viewsonic.com/my/kbase/article.php?id=257
Hope this helps!

There is no "Advent Vega" tablet that has 3g, so the firmware does not have it. As yani2000 said, best stick with roms made for your tablet

all right mates, thank you for your suggestion...

Report back if your 3G connection would still be failing after the update.
Then I would recommend to try different SIM card (preferably on a different network) from your friends/relatives.

i have a 3G Viewsonic 10s running on VEGACOMBS .. my 3G works beautifully but if the tablet goes to sleep for a period of time, once i turn it on again, the 3G will not be able to get a signal.. only way to fix it is to do a reboot .. and it works again...

Try to re-activate data connection or go into airplane mode or re-search for mobile networks instead of rebooting your tablet.
The Vegacomb is still beta grade software and not all bugs have been fixed.
Sorry, but I can't help you more on that.

thanks.. beta grade...
i am one very happy user..

original_ganjaman said:
Welcome to the Vega Forum!
As far as i am aware this is a known issue. Vegacomb was not made for that tablet, it does contain drivers for 3g but not the ones for your viewsonic. There is a version knocking around called viewcomb. Of what i have read it has been ripped off from newbie5 work, Not cool!! But your choice to try it. I will not post a link as i dont approve of its use as its not been given the go ahead by rebel1 or newbie5 (or any of the other devs i have forgotten)
Take it easy
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I have the same problem that I did install the Viewcomb 3.2 and my Viewpad 10s does detect the SIM card. However, the 3G just does not work and there is not connection to the network. Anything can help?

js_crusaders said:
I have the same problem that I did install the Viewcomb 3.2 and my Viewpad 10s does detect the SIM card. However, the 3G just does not work and there is not connection to the network. Anything can help?
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I have the same problem that I did install the Viewcomb 3.2 and my Viewpad 10s does detect the SIM card. However, the 3G just does not work and there is not connection to the network. Anything can help?

4G Usb modem on Iconia

Hello!
I am looking at getting a usb modem for my Iconia and wondering if the one below would work?
I looked around but I can't find anything on it.
Novatel Wireless U679 Turbo Stick (can't attach a link)
Thanks in advance!

i've been loking for that too

I'm not sure about stock, but a few rom developers have thier roms support 3g dongles, so I'm not sure if the 4g would make a difference since the signal is picked up by the dongle and not the tablet itself. I would do some research on some usb dongles for whatever rom you are running/stock rom. Chances are if a similar 3g one works, there is a decent chance the 4g one will also work.

Adding dongle support

Hi All,
Im hoping someone can help. I have looked around these forums and been trawling the internet in search on an answer to the following with very little luck.
I have a Karbonn Smart Tab 1 with the following specs.
SIM: 2G, 3G
3G enabled: yes
Screen size: 17.8 cm
Screen quality: Capacitive 5 Point Multi Touch Screen
Processor: 1.2 GHz
OS: Android v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Primary camera: 2 MP Front Camera
Expandable Memory up to 32 GB
Full HD Video Playback up to 1080p
Color: Silver grey back and black sides
Its a very nice little tablet for the price you pay.
The problem im having is connecting my Huawei E173 dongle.
When i plug it in all i get is the storage registering and thats it.
I have contacted the manufacturer to ask which dongles are support and non of them are available to me (problems of living in Zimbabwe)
My questions is:
What is the best way to build in support for this device on my Karbonn?
Is it something a noob (like my self can do).
I did use Free BSD about 6 years ago but have had little interaction with Linux / unix since then.
Any help would be appreciated.

hortiprawn said:
I have a Karbonn Smart Tab 1 with the following specs.
SIM: 2G, 3G
3G enabled: yes
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Why do you need the 3G Dongle when your tablet got 3G support already built in?

No sim card slot
kuisma said:
Why do you need the 3G Dongle when your tablet got 3G support already built in?
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The 3G is provided by a list of supported dongles and not (unfortunately) by a sim card slot.

hortiprawn said:
The 3G is provided by a list of supported dongles and not (unfortunately) by a sim card slot.
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Ah, ok. Confusing spec.
In general, implementing support for a new dongle is quite complicated require a new Linux kernel build, re-flashing the tablet etc. Not very noob friendly at all.
But if you are very lucky, your tablet already got the required drivers compiled into the kernel. The trick is that the kernel can't see the 3G modem as is right now. This is because it is identifying itself as a storage device, and not a modem. In the dongle there's a software switch you need to turn, changing it from storage device to modem. Try flipping it, and see if the kernel and the rest of the table accepts it.
You need a software to flip this switch you'll have to download and compile. You able to compile native code for your tablet?
You find the software here: http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/
Edit: You are in luck. there's a pre-compiled binary for ARM at the same site. http://www.draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/usb_modeswitch-1.1.9-arm-static.bz2
Edit2: You want to read this as well I just stumbled upon: http://iamswagat.blogspot.in/2012/05/configure-funbook-to-use-any-dongle-and.html