Hi Has anyone got their 3G internet dongle working yet?
I have a bell canada 3g dongle (novatel) I would like to use.
I looked in dev and found something with modules but I had no luck
I'm using a MiFi and it works flawless... the model is a ZTE MF30, bought in Spain. I don't know if it'll be available in your country... it can work plugged by USB or in WiFi mode for up to 5 devices at the same time...
Cheers
lechuckthepirate said:
I'm using a MiFi and it works flawless... the model is a ZTE MF30, bought in Spain. I don't know if it'll be available in your country... it can work plugged by USB or in WiFi mode for up to 5 devices at the same time...
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How did you get the USB connection to work on MiFi? I didn't think the A500 had that capability yet.
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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...
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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
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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,
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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 !!!
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.
has anyone really got this to work ive read a few threads on it but never seen anyone say it works,would a mifi be the way to go with this,i could be working on a barge soon so looking to have n7 getting used quite a lot
mifi it is then,£40 with 1gb installed
tonybhoy said:
has anyone really got this to work ive read a few threads on it but never seen anyone say it works,would a mifi be the way to go with this,i could be working on a barge soon so looking to have n7 getting used quite a lot
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Yeah I use an o2 3g payg Hawaii dongle every day. Just get an otg cable for about 2 quid and a dongle, install ppp widget, enter apn setting and away you go.
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Yeah I use an o2 3g payg Hawaii dongle every day. Just get an otg cable for about 2 quid and a dongle, install ppp widget, enter apn setting and away you go.
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got the otg for my movies/music etc cheers im going to look into it
Anyone managed to get 3G dongle working with the Nexus 7 Flo with PPP Widget?
I am using huawei E1820 and getting "no driver" error.
Any insights will be very much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ken
Keep us updated would like to know how this turns out.
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Any news pls?
The new Nexus 7 does not have modem driver inside, so no matter how you try also can't connect the dongle
Is there a way to get the drivers? Will kit kat update solve this and the LEAP WIFI issue?
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rajat_delhi said:
Is there a way to get the drivers? Will kit kat update solve this and the LEAP WIFI issue?
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As far as dongle compatibility is concerned, no there isn't a way to get the drivers, nor will KitKat "solve" anything as there's nothing to solve, it's not a bug or issue, it's just the lack of a feature that, if enabled, would mean far less people buying the LTE version, which just wouldn't make business sense.
MaliciousKen said:
Anyone managed to get 3G dongle working with the Nexus 7 Flo with PPP Widget?
I am using huawei E1820 and getting "no driver" error.
Any insights will be very much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ken
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There is a kernel with modem drivers baked in for 4.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389022
MaliciousKen said:
Anyone managed to get 3G dongle working with the Nexus 7 Flo with PPP Widget?
I am using huawei E1820 and getting "no driver" error.
Any insights will be very much appreciated.
Cheers,
Ken
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ElementalX 1.8 + Huawei E3131 + PPP Widget = Profit
Any idea how to get leap WIFI to work?
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Is there any kernel for CM 10.2?
Dont want to be rude, but why not use a MiFi?
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Glitch kernel shoud work with CM 10.2
Is there anyone who works 3g with ppp widget on this kernel?
It shows dialling out, then disconnected.
So it looks like there isn't a sim in the modem (Huawei 12d1:1406) but it works on older nexus 7.
So far no one has been successful connecting the dongle to the tablet?
I've been searching all over the net and nothing has convinced me yet. I have found this thread of a guy of India: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172914 but he is not very clear (or I'm too stupid) with instructions.
Maybe a specific kernel that might accept the dongle?
I'm running a ZTE modem model MF180
Greetings
esponges said:
So far no one has been successful connecting the dongle to the tablet?
I've been searching all over the net and nothing has convinced me yet. I have found this thread of a guy of India: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172914 but he is not very clear (or I'm too stupid) with instructions.
Maybe a specific kernel that might accept the dongle?
I'm running a ZTE modem model MF180
Greetings
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Some have reported, in another thread, getting certain dongles to work with the ElementalX kernel (which has the modules for external USB modems, modules that Google removed starting with Android 4.3) and the PPP Widget app. It all depends on the individual dongle. I've recently ordered a portable hotspot as my solution...
Pandae said:
Some have reported, in another thread, getting certain dongles to work with the ElementalX kernel (which has the modules for external USB modems, modules that Google removed starting with Android 4.3) and the PPP Widget app. It all depends on the individual dongle. I've recently ordered a portable hotspot as my solution...
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Thank you for the answer,
Could you tell me which hotspot you ordered? How can you be certain about that's the solution?
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Thank you for the answer,
Could you tell me which hotspot you ordered? How can you be certain about that's the solution?
Greetings
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Certainly. I ordered a refurbished FreedomPop Photon, and like the company's other devices, there is no charge for the first 500 megs of data per month. This is perfect for my light usage when on the road. It may not be the solution for everyone, but it is for me. Because it's a hotspot, I know my N7 can connect to it like any wifi router, so I don't have to find a kernel that has the necessary modules, or if PPP Widget works with my dongle.
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Certainly. I ordered a refurbished FreedomPop Photon, and like the company's other devices, there is no charge for the first 500 megs of data per month. This is perfect for my light usage when on the road. It may not be the solution for everyone, but it is for me. Because it's a hotspot, I know my N7 can connect to it like any wifi router, so I don't have to find a kernel that has the necessary modules, or if PPP Widget works with my dongle.
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Ok. I got your point. It might not be the ideal solution but it works. Ill try to check if the kernel works with my dongle and if it doesnt i will hace the wifi hotspot in my mind.
Many thanks.
Fernando
Pandae said:
Some have reported, in another thread, getting certain dongles to work with the ElementalX kernel (which has the modules for external USB modems, modules that Google removed starting with Android 4.3) and the PPP Widget app. It all depends on the individual dongle. I've recently ordered a portable hotspot as my solution...
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I can also confirm that the latest version of PPP widget application în combination with ElementalX kernel works with my dongle attached via an OTG cable.
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ObiDanKenobi said:
I can also confirm that the latest version of PPP widget application în combination with ElementalX kernel works with my dongle attached via an OTG cable.
Trimis de pe al meu Nexus 7 folosind Tapatalk
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Which ROM are you using, stock? I have installed ElementalX kernel and it does recognize my usb stick but it won't let me to connect. It just would stay in 'connecting' and does nothing else.
EDIT: It would also be nice if you'd be able to share your apk settings.
Many thanks,
Fernando
esponges said:
Which ROM are you using, stock? I have installed ElementalX kernel and it does recognize my usb stick but it won't let me to connect. It just would stay in 'connecting' and does nothing else.
EDIT: It would also be nice if you'd be able to share your apk settings.
Many thanks,
Fernando
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I'm using CleanRom 2.6 together with ElementalX. I would sure share them but I do not know what exactly you want, if you can be more explicit.
If you are referring to the settings of the PPP Widget, then, in my case I only changed the Apn and the dialing number. That is unfortunately dependent on the provider, it may vary in your case.
I also mentioned the fact that I use the latest version, this is important as the version before did not set the DNS server properly. What you get also try is to set you rom language to English, reboot and then try again.
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hey guys so i bought three 7 edge , for my bros and for me . anyways whenever we use them the wifi disconnects after a while like sometimes even when i use it for a minute the wifi symbol is there but nothing on the internet can be downloaded or seen or anything my router is fine .. my iphone works on the same network .. any ideas? thanks in advance
Strange! Did you get a chance to try them at another location means connected to another Wifi router? I saw your comment about yours working with your iphone but that does not mean it is not the root cause of your problem. Can you please also give us the model and brand of your router?
Thanks
Phil
my model is sm-g935f
my bro has the duo one..
i tried in my uni's wifi it got disconnected like once only but my bro told me that his phone was fine at his work place,
i bought it like 4 days ago
the modem is sitecom
ty
ozd12 said:
my model is sm-g935f
my bro has the duo one..
i tried in my uni's wifi it got disconnected like once only but my bro told me that his phone was fine at his work place,
i bought it like 4 days ago
the modem is sitecom
ty
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Thx. So if fine at work place that points to your router. I don 't know the sitecom but is it 2.4 / 5GHz capable? Also which Wifi mode is selected on it? Legacy vs N vs N/AC mixed? If you have an Auto mode, you may want to select it.
Hope this helps
Phil