can somr trick the phone to think the 3g is wifi
3g and wifi is a whole different thing. you cant do that
I could have sworn that the iPhone has an app that can do that. My co-worker uses it to download things that require wifi while still on his 3g connection.
Comparing an android to an iphone is like comparing an ice cream cake to a cookie. They have some common ingredients, but are completely different.
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Are you referring to using a tethering app
hes trying to find a workaround for "you need wifi in order to download this file" or something like that. There are some workarounds but i think its very application specific
it is possiable just needs some one who can write a program up for it like using android on iphone anything can be done n this is pretty simple to a dev
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Is there some way to "trick" skype into running over wifi instead of just 3g? It's annoying to have to turn off wifi and kill more battery when I have a perfectly good internet connection nearby. I remember there being tweaks like this available for the iphone and wondered if there's something similar available or in the works.
**Note: I wasn't sure whether to put this in the apps/themes section or development since it can fit in either, so I apologize in advance if there's any issue with this thread location
It should just work over wifi if you turn 3G off. Not sure what you mean about turning wifi off to use it on wifi?
Also, this would belong in general i don't know how this would relate to development at all...
kentoe said:
It should just work over wifi if you turn 3G off. Not sure what you mean about turning wifi off to use it on wifi?
Also, this would belong in general i don't know how this would relate to development at all...
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Haven't used the official Skype app lately, have ya.
kentoe said:
It should just work over wifi if you turn 3G off. Not sure what you mean about turning wifi off to use it on wifi?
Also, this would belong in general i don't know how this would relate to development at all...
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If you had an Incredible on Verizon you'd know that they restrict Skype usage to their data network, and that when opening it you must first disable wifi. And it can relate to development because there might need to be a workaround that needs to be "developed", which should be easier with root access I'd imagine.
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If you had an Incredible on Verizon you'd know that they restrict Skype usage to their data network, and that when opening it you must first disable wifi. And it can relate to development because there might need to be a workaround that needs to be "developed", which should be easier with root access I'd imagine.
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I do actually have an incredible on Verizon seeing as that's the only network for this phone...
I misunderstood your wording for switching on and off the mobile network and wifi network. Just booted up skype mobile and noticed the message you were talking about,
"Skype mobile does not currently work on WiFi and requires witching to a Verizon Wireless data network connection. This may affect other apps using a WiFi connection."
That's pretty lame. Haven't heard any workarounds for that so far.
adrynalyne said:
Haven't used the official Skype app lately, have ya.
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Lol no I haven't, I downloaded it and used it once but since it doesn't support video I saw no real use for it.
Edit: Found some more information on the situation at hand - http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Verizon-Skype-Client-Apparently-Disables-Android-WiFi-107895
Thanks for the article. It sounds weird though about there being a glitch, kinda like the GPS issues on the pre plus with verizon. I don't get why the iphone can do would over both wifi and 3g but us android users are left in the dust. Hopefully this exclusivity expires soon and we get a fully functional client. So much for "Droid does" I guess
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I'm using it right now and it works really well.
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I'm using it right now and it works really well.
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Skype on wifi?
I like pretty much everyone else has at least 1 months Verizon 3G coverage that I do not intend to keep. Especially since I have a Rooted EVO 4G with WiFi tether, and Sprints unlimited Data....
But for some reason the Xoom will not FIND my EVO 4G WiFi. A colleage in an opposite office has a device (iPhone) which finds and connects to the EVO 4G WiFi hot spot no problem, but not the Xoom. It fails to even see it !!
Anyone else had this issue (tethering Xoom to a Cellphone WiFi Hotspot)
Anyone have any idea's on how to fix it? I have tried security settings, changing SSID, changing WiFi channels, changing IP ranges etc etc. Nothing has worked so far
Please, search before posting.
The xoom cannot connect to an ad-hoc network, like from your evo. Check the thread regarding tethering with Bluetooth instead.
There may be a fix but I don't think there is right now.
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I haven't read all of the posts on this to narrow down the exact reason, but I can tell you that the Xoom can connect to your EVO. I have been WiFi tethered to my EVO 4G since last Thursday using the stock Sprint application.
For what it is worth ... by the way my EVO is not rooted.
Having same issue!!!
I am not sure what to do I have a atrix and it wont recognize it either I am probably going to have to return it
can't tether it to my atrix either. crazy.
reezy23 said:
I am not sure what to do I have a atrix and it wont recognize it either I am probably going to have to return it
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As stated earlier, unrooted Xoom devices are unable to connect to ad hoc wifi spots. A good way to test if your phone is an ad hoc devise just flip by Mc Donald's, if your Xoom can see the free hotspot your devise is emitting an ad hoc network. (PS3'S and other similar gadgets cannot connect to ad hoc)
I can almost guarentee it is not your Xoom.
Sirchuk said:
Please, search before posting.
The xoom cannot connect to an ad-hoc network, like from your evo. Check the thread regarding tethering with Bluetooth instead.
There may be a fix but I don't think there is right now.
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I read pretty much read every post on WiFi tethering (The forums actually do a search for you when you type the title of your new thread) and I was not happy that they answered my question. They are all variations of the same subject, but not specific to mine...
As it goes I have fixed the Issue. All it took was re-downloading the WiFi Tether application from the Market place and all is working. No idea why the Xoom couldn't see the WiFi network and an iPhone could but it's fixed now. So Bye Bye Verizon
A WELL happy Xoom and EVO 4G owner - Android Rulez !!
So what should I do to get it to recognize my atrix?
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So what should I do to get it to recognize my atrix?
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In this order: try his method by redownloading the app, also try restarting the devices before the attempt. If this don't work verify that your atrix is not emitting an ad hoc network. If its not, exchange your Xoom.
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So what should I do to get it to recognize my atrix?
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Not having the same hardware might be the fundamental problem but this is what I suggest....
1) - Make sure you have super user permissions...
2) - Un-install and then re-Install WiFi tether... https://market.android.com/details?id=android.tether&feature=search_result
3) - Start the WiFi tether app on your Atrix perhaps changing the SSID to something other than default, then search for the Hotspot on your Xoom.
Fingers crossed it will locate it, connect to it, and maybe it work...
Do WP7 ROMS on HD2 have the Wi-Fi router option ? I mean not Wifi connection, but to give to other stations Internet...
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Do WP7 ROMS on HD2 have the Wi-Fi router option ? I mean not Wifi connection, but to give to other stations Internet...
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Nope...not yet. It is very desired ability people are looking for though...I'm sure someone will develop something soon.
I really hope something is dev soon... I am currently using the risky DFRouter App. that could get me stuck in modem mode for ever & ever at any moment... Also it would be really great to have ad-hoc support... (in order to see & connect to ad-hoc signals) Take care everyone...
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Officially supported in mango!
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wpcentral.com/mango-officialy-supports-internet-sharing-mobile-hot-spot-feature
Now that it is official, will we have this feature baked into custom roms? tried searching, but could not find anything related to it
I'm interested in this too! Its one of my biggest barriers from switching from android. I Frequently tether to use instant messaging and for evernote syncing when i'm out studying in places without wifi
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I really hope something is dev soon... I am currently using the risky DFRouter App. that could get me stuck in modem mode for ever & ever at any moment... Also it would be really great to have ad-hoc support... (in order to see & connect to ad-hoc signals) Take care everyone...
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Isn't that true for only real wp7 phones about getting stuck in modem mode?
For the life of me, I cannot find a way to tether my Android phone to my Android tablet. How is it that the free wifi apps broadcast in Ad Hoc but the wifi managers are incapable of reading and connecting to ad hoc? This makes no sense.
What solutions have people found?
I guess there is a solution for the Evo, a more popular phone that I didnt really care for compared to the super amoled Epic screen and hummingbird cpu with full qwerty, but nobody has written a free tethering app for the Epic yet that tethers in infrastructure mode?
Not 100% sure on the epic, but you should be able to check out the latest Wireless Tether app beta from what I've heard it can broadcast in infrastructure mode instead.
You should also take a look at bluetooth tethering. People with iPhones/Blackberrys/some Android phones (like OG Droid) have been using this with some success. Many threads on this.
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For the life of me, I cannot find a way to tether my Android phone to my Android tablet. How is it that the free wifi apps broadcast in Ad Hoc but the wifi managers are incapable of reading and connecting to ad hoc? This makes no sense.
What solutions have people found?
I guess there is a solution for the Evo, a more popular phone that I didnt really care for compared to the super amoled Epic screen and hummingbird cpu with full qwerty, but nobody has written a free tethering app for the Epic yet that tethers in infrastructure mode?
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I have that phone and I'm using wifi tether like the other person said since you cannot use adhoc.
Link:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
wifi_tether_v3_0-pre12.apk
after installing it go into settings -> setup method change to softap for samsung.
I've been using this for the past week w/ my xoom and I haven't had any problems besides the usual, tethering rapes your battery.
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I have that phone and I'm using wifi tether like the other person said since you cannot use adhoc.
Link:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
wifi_tether_v3_0-pre12.apk
after installing it go into settings -> setup method change to softap for samsung.
I've been using this for the past week w/ my xoom and I haven't had any problems besides the usual, tethering rapes your battery.
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I have tried those, but my problem is that my phone is not able to prodcast anything but ad hoc. I have a rooted mytouch 3g. Please if anyone know how to get the xoom to pick up ad hoc, I'll be golden.
Hey guys sorry if this question has been answered but is there anyway to get the webtop to work without tethering? Thanks a lot guys.
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Read the damn sticked noob guide. There's a link to webtip hack :/
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Read the damn sticked noob guide. There's a link to webtip hack :/
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You need an att tethering plan to use webtop.... I don't know what you are talking about. There is a reason why xda is becoming more and more irrelevant as time goes on and developers are choosing a different website. It's people like you guys who just need to one up other posters who are causing this. There are some great people on here, then there are you guys. That's the reason why the rootzwiki is becoming the new standard. Oh and I should sell my atrix cause I asked a question about webtop? That clearly means I have no idea what I'm doing right? That's a joke but thanks for the suggestion
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I have read that webtop should work when you are on wifi, but that's just what I've heard since I don't use it. If you're trying to use it while on AT&T's data network then, yes, you need tethering but there are tethering and webtop hacks galore in the "noob" thread that is stickied at the top of the "General" forum.
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You need an att tethering plan to use webtop.... I don't know what you are talking about. There is a reason why xda is becoming more and more irrelevant as time goes on and developers are choosing a different website. It's people like you guys who just need to one up other posters who are causing this. There are some great people on here, then there are you guys. That's the reason why the rootzwiki is becoming the new standard. Oh and I should sell my atrix cause I asked a question about webtop? That clearly means I have no idea what I'm doing right? That's a joke but thanks for the suggestion
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Also, try not to take anything personally. This is an internet forum, just let it roll off your back.
Just looked over the sticky and it has a link to a cwm installable webtop file that I already have. Nothing about disabling att from verifying the tethering plan required to use the webtop on 3G. Webtop works fine on wifi... And before gingerbread, there used to be a way to get it to work without a tethering plan. That is why I asked this "n00b" question that nobody seems to have an answer for.
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Have you tried the "Entitlement" mod (enabling tethering)? It should be the one right above or below the Webtop link.
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Just looked over the sticky and it has a link to a cwm installable webtop file that I already have. Nothing about disabling att from verifying the tethering plan required to use the webtop on 3G.
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No I haven't I will take a look. Thank you for actually trying to be helpful.
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No problem, hope you find something that works. Like I've said, I don't use it so I don't know what would actually work.
Also, like I've said, you can't take things personally on the internet, but if I can give some advice. Try to be more descriptive in your comments especially when starting an entire thread. Include things like what "mods" you have already used, and maybe include what ROM you're using and what resources you have already searched through for answers, you could even go as far as describing the steps you are using when encountering the issue. All of this helps the rest of us help you. Your original post "looks" like a "noob" question and that's like blood in the water for the sharks.
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No I haven't I will take a look. Thank you for actually trying to be helpful.
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OP asked a valid question and didn't deserve to be noob-bashed. I have the same issue. I have done the "entitlement" hack using the SQLLite Editor to set the "Entitlement Check" field to "0", and I am able to use my Atrix as a mobile hotspot without a tethering plan.
However, when I attempt to use Firefox on the Lapdock while connected via 3G (WiFi off), a popup appears saying "Verifying AT&T account status for webtop...". Then, after a few seconds, it fails and another dialog pops up saying "The Firefox browser requires a Wi-Fi connection or appropriate data plan. Please use Wi-Fi or call AT&T Customer Service at 1-800-331-0500 to add the appropriate data plan to your account"
Any help would be appreciated.
Try this and see if it works. Make sure you have done the entitlement hack and while connected to the webtop turn on the mobile hotspot on your phone and then go into your networks and choose the tether apn.
I tried something in that nature and was browsing firefox on my phones data. I'll try again in the morning and see if that's what I did.
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Question.
Is it considered tethering if instead of using the full browser firefox, that requires a tethering plan, to instead use a browser (such as Dolphin HD) INSIDE of the phone module app on the webtop... since it's actually using your phone's apps instead of firefox?
just a thought.
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Try this and see if it works. Make sure you have done the entitlement hack and while connected to the webtop turn on the mobile hotspot on your phone and then go into your networks and choose the tether apn.
I tried something in that nature and was browsing firefox on my phones data. I'll try again in the morning and see if that's what I did.
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Thanks dmbrown81, that totally worked! I still get the nagging messages from the Webtop about needing a tethering plan, but if I just turn on WiFi Tethering while the phone is docked, Firefox will work fine! Brilliant!
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Thanks dmbrown81, that totally worked! I still get the nagging messages from the Webtop about needing a tethering plan, but if I just turn on WiFi Tethering while the phone is docked, Firefox will work fine! Brilliant!
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You might try turning off the "Mot mobile device extensions" addon and see what happens.
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Question.
Is it considered tethering if instead of using the full browser firefox, that requires a tethering plan, to instead use a browser (such as Dolphin HD) INSIDE of the phone module app on the webtop... since it's actually using your phone's apps instead of firefox?
just a thought.
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Obviously that would never be detected, but ATT does consider it tethering. Total BS if you ask me, all the doc is is an external screen/keyboard/pad/battery, it is in no way a seperate system.
The odd thing is that while using a StarHub prepaid sim in Singapore on my unlocked ATT Atrix it doesn't do that check, only when I use my ATT sim.
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Thanks that solution works
Thanks everyone for suggesting the "hotspot" trip. I am curious as to why this needs to be done is we are using the entitlement hack. Does anyone know why this is or is the just the way to get around having to pay twice for data? Also, have you guys noticed a big hit in your battery life when using the hotspot tethering? I'm just happy that this solution works because I got the lapdock just for this reason.
There is something in the ATT firmware that recognizes when the phone is using an ATT sim and disables data connections to the webtop environment. The whole time I was in Singapore using a StarHub Green prepaid sim my phone never did that "Verifying account blablablah..." when I docked the phone in my LapDock, as soon as I docked it I could start using Firefox.
An interesting note: the phone disables all data connections for a moment when it does this check. I noticed it because Pandora died on me one day when I was listening and I docked my phone. I watched the connectivity arrows on the H+ icon the next time I docked my phone and they went away for a few seconds just as that toaster notification popped up. Even with the Entitlement Mod this happens.
Hotspot tethering will kill your battery life, although that battery life is augmented by the lapdock. I'm pretty sure you can turn tethering off once you've started up Firefox and are browsing away. Don't ask me how I know, a little bird told me.
No, using apps inside the phone view isn't considered tethering. You can use the stock browser inside there without doing anything. If att calls using a non-stock browser tethering, pitch a fit and tell them to piss up a rope.
And regarding my snark earlier: I think a lot of the people who have been here for a while get tired of seeing threads like "Can I haz root on my phone OMG I'm a noob" when we remember discussing the same subject multiple times in the past. I know this particular question has been asked and answered before. I found it ironic that you were being chided by someone who had < 10 posts.
tl;dr - non-ATT sims work without mods, ATT sim data connection gets disabled, this has been covered.