Hey everyone. I am curious about a lot of you guys that are linux savvy and if you guys do all of your tethering, ROM/Kernel flashing and such under linux and how you do it? I am looking to install linux on a system but want to ensure that I can still tether via usb as I have to connect my phone to the wireless in my office so that I can get internet on my lab system.
Nobody have messed with this at all or everyone uses Windows??
I'm using Ubuntu 10.04, and it is automatic:
- connect your phone through usb
- start usb tethering from the settings menu
- that's all!
No need for drivers or anything else!
exactly what nykoh said above.
no need for drivers or anything. I use it on Linux Mint all the time.
I run debian on one of my laptops but I don't USB tether, I just connect wirelessly with MobileAP
nykoh said:
I'm using Ubuntu 10.04, and it is automatic:
- connect your phone through usb
- start usb tethering from the settings menu
- that's all!
No need for drivers or anything else!
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+2 on the latest unbuntu for me.
nykoh said:
I'm using Ubuntu 10.04, and it is automatic:
- connect your phone through usb
- start usb tethering from the settings menu
- that's all!
No need for drivers or anything else!
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ubuntu makes it painless. i dont know about any other distros
Awesome. Thanks everyone for the reply!! I am going to give it a shot on Slackware...
I am also curious about those that are using USB tethering, has anyone had any issues with using that and getting any additional charges from your carrier? Specifically TMO?
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Tethering is the thing I miss most - and the reason I still carry my g1 with my laptop.
I have heard that htc sync offers connection shareing - but I use linux.
What does everyone else use? Hopefully there is one of you out there with a good linux solution
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I was using Proxoid with my BH2 with Ubuntu. It wasn't fun to set up, but it worked well.
On this note, anyone get Bluetooth DUN working on win7 via PDAnet?
faylix said:
What does everyone else use? Hopefully there is one of you out there with a good linux solution
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I don't know if there's a solution for linux, but I had been using PdaNet with my G1 before I got the slide. I assume that it would still work. You should check it out in the market.
chadmd23 said:
I was using Proxoid with my BH2 with Ubuntu. It wasn't fun to set up, but it worked well.
On this note, anyone get Bluetooth DUN working on win7 via PDAnet?
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same question here. i'm probably just confused with the setup tho =[
does the help
Straight from junefabrics the ppl that made pdanet
Bluetooth DUN does not require installing anything on the computer end. So it supports all operating systems. You can install the phone piece directly from Android market.
After enabling Bluetooth DUN in PdaNet, you need to pair your computer with the phone. Use the Bluetooth configuration software on the computer end to look for the Android pone and pair with its "Dial-up networking" service. After that your bluetooth software should create a new dialup network connection over the Bluetooth modem. Use "123" as the phone number and blank username/password.
Again make sure you connect using the Bluetooth software that comes with your computer. Do not use the PdaNet Desktop client which is only for USB connection.
Since different systems come with different Bluetooth configuration software, you can simply Google "Bluetooth Dun setup instructions on YOUR_COMPUTER_OS_NAME" if you need more help.
also it says on there that only dun works on linux but u will have to to website for that
easy tether??
Has anyone tried to use easy tether? it automatically sets up tether through usb not sure if it works haven't tested it.
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Straight from junefabrics the ppl that made pdanet
Bluetooth DUN does not require installing anything on the computer end. So it supports all operating systems. You can install the phone piece directly from Android market.
After enabling Bluetooth DUN in PdaNet, you need to pair your computer with the phone. Use the Bluetooth configuration software on the computer end to look for the Android pone and pair with its "Dial-up networking" service. After that your bluetooth software should create a new dialup network connection over the Bluetooth modem. Use "123" as the phone number and blank username/password.
Again make sure you connect using the Bluetooth software that comes with your computer. Do not use the PdaNet Desktop client which is only for USB connection.
Since different systems come with different Bluetooth configuration software, you can simply Google "Bluetooth Dun setup instructions on YOUR_COMPUTER_OS_NAME" if you need more help.
also it says on there that only dun works on linux but u will have to to website for that
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Saw this, but didn't work. Plus i think 123 is for Sprint, TMO is *99#, I think.
I have used both easytether and PDANet free version. They both work about the same. you install one app on the phone and hook up via usb to the computer and the computer downloads the drivers needed. very fast and easy setup and besides installing an app and plugging in usb cable you don't have to do anything. It worked great for me but it does require you connect via usb so would not be wireless by any means. I was connecting to a windows 7 computer.
figured out the bluetooth dun w/ pdanet.
if you've already tethered via usb, you should have 'PdaNet Modem' in your network connections.
right-click into its properties.
under the General tab & Connect using: , you should see the option 'Standard Modem over Bluetooth link #_'. make sure it is checked.
and the phone number is 123. username/password left blank.
apply all changes.
open pdanet on phone.
enable bluetooth dun.
it should pair the two.
connect to PdaNet Modem on computer
root has been achieved, may as well just root now
kingofyo1 said:
root has been achieved, may as well just root now
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See my next thread =)
I've been searching but I haven't been able to find an answer...does the hd2 support USB host while running android? I'd like to b able to connect a web cam to it...I've have also found Bluetooth webcams, also wondering if using one of those with the hd2 would b possible....I'd just like to b able to video chat with the hd2 and I wouldn't mind carrying an attachment....
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Hello,
Is there a chance to have USB host on HD2 under android builds ?
If not can we know what is the main problem ?
Android is based on a linux kernel isn't it ?
So, if USB host is supported under linux builds, why is it impossible on android ?
Thanks to teatch me !
I don't think android in general allows USB host on any device... that's the problem. The linux kernel supports it, but android doesn't. If you use ubuntu you can have usb host on the HD2.
Actually, the Notion Ink Adam runs Android and has USB host mode. With a bit of kernel hackery, this could well be possible on the HD2.
Using a USB Y-cable and providing external power, it should be possible to connect all sorts of things. I'm patiently waiting for this capability as I have a USB SSD HDD that I connect to my car's head unit that I'd like to connect to my phone when I'm at work
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Actually, the Notion Ink Adam runs Android and has USB host mode. With a bit of kernel hackery, this could well be possible on the HD2.
Using a USB Y-cable and providing external power, it should be possible to connect all sorts of things. I'm patiently waiting for this capability as I have a USB SSD HDD that I connect to my car's head unit that I'd like to connect to my phone when I'm at work
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You're right, I have seen other android tablets with usb host, too. I remember seeing the devs explain somewhere why android on the hd2 doesn't have usb host... I thought I remember it sounding like it wouldn't be able to happen until a later version of android... but I could be wrong or misunderstood. I'll try to find where I read this.
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Hi.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10797562
It's an easy way to use the USB connector in host mode, works under ubuntu.
with some adaptors you can build it also by using an y- cable.
But I think android for HD2 doesn't support anny usb features until now, perhaps someone will activate it in the kernel.
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mf_1
Yes, most of us are aware that host mode is usable whilst running Ubuntu. The problem is that Ubuntu is not really convenient as a main phone OS; Android is and some devices seem to have host mode while running Android.
Hopefully one of the devs will see this thread and give some insight.
hello
i have seen some threads asking about usb tethering but i havent been able to find a fix yet
so usb tether doesnt work on android builds(at least none that i could find)
i didnt want to post in the devs rom because this seems to be a general issue with all roms.
with wm 6.5 usb tethering works and comes up as a usable connection
so i know i have the dnis drivers to use usb tether.
when using android, anytime i would tick tether it says its connected but nothing happens on my desktop it really seems as the drivers dont support the android verision of tether.
can anyone explain how i can check the difference of whats being used between windows mobile and android?
fixed
so i found a fix as far as using and wired usb tether apk
this works for me on my current build which is in my sig
hope this helps someone else
thanks
kkeller416 said:
so i found a fix as far as using and wired usb tether apk
this works for me on my current build which is in my sig
hope this helps someone else
thanks
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I could use native wifi tether without problem but after installing this i cannot use it, too
Hi guys,
Just noticed.. how can I connect my 10.1 to Kies via USB?
I just see the option Connect Kies via WiFi and I cannot see any USB connection settings anywhere.. please help me I'm dumbfounded..
I can easily connect my Samsung Tab 1st gen thru Kies or even mass storage
Thanks!
a lot of views but no one knows how?
come on guys, how are you transferring your files? everyone is doing it via wifi?
in windows just connect the tab using the supplied cable and it shows up when you click on computer as a drive
Assuming you have the latest version of kies installed you should be able to plug it in and it will work at least mine did when i last tried it
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a lot of views but no one knows how?
come on guys, how are you transferring your files? everyone is doing it via wifi?
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Or no one has no clue why you're having a problem, or doesn't use their Tab with a Windows machine.
It's unreasonable to expect a big response within 2 hours when you post at 2:30 AM Eastern time - there's a pretty high percentage of United States residents here.
adb push/pull works fine for me in Linux for small stuff, the USB host adapter and a thumb drive work great for the large.
wisegeeks said:
a lot of views but no one knows how?
come on guys, how are you transferring your files? everyone is doing it via wifi?
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nope, via FTP. well.. same as wireless
Mine doesn't work with kies either
I also use windows
you dont have usb debugging and/or allow mock connections ticked do you?
marczoeteweij said:
Mine doesn't work with kies either
I also use windows
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Mine wasn't working with Wifi or with the cable through Kies.
Found an app in Samsung App Store to fix, see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245668
Disable usb debugging in settings
I'm looking to get a tablet to introduce BackTrack 5 to. I don't believe this tablet has a wifi chip capable of injection, so I wanted to connect a USB wifi adapter to it (this one right here). I read in the update it's able to register the usb port for usb devices, but which exactly work without me having to create a driver? And, I'm sure there are linux drivers for said USB adapter, I assume I could take that and (easily) create one?
From what I've read so far, the USB port handles things like hard drives, keyboards and flash card readers (and not necessarily all of them).
A Wi-Fi adapter may function under Linux but you would probably have to be rooted on the device to install drivers since they are not natively included in the system build that I know of.
Backtrack 5 works fine on the A500. I'm running it right now. I've had no issues with it.
i posted a thread in the accessories section on compatible usb devices
runeblade said:
Backtrack 5 works fine on the A500. I'm running it right now. I've had no issues with it.
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Do you have any success with it or just running it
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I am thinking about putting Backtrack on my Iconia A500. Following up on a previous question by NickkxNekro, would one be able to plug the Alfa wifi device into A500 and make use of it?
im assuming yes since you can use 3g usb dongles