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Poor tethering?

Is anybody else getting very poor tethering support from their galaxy S?
I'm on rogers using the bell GT-i9000m and it's just terrible. If i don't use a third party program like pdanet my SC2 games will time out after 20 minutes and the internet will be very slow, yet internet on my phone will be very fast (3/3.5g).
Before anybody asks why I am gaming on a tethered phone instead of having a land line it's because my barracks are old and aren't wired for cable/dsl.
So...is there any alternative like "Wired tether for root useres" for a galaxy S? It didn't work the last time i tried to launch it.
PS. I'm using the "PC Internet" button when you plug in usb, as Kies doesn't want to launch for me without internet.

You tried pdanet or easytether? both allow usb tethering and don't need root access.
update: guess I did not read your post properly. I had read that the wifi tether isn't as fast as the cell connection.
What is wrong with sticking with pdanet anyway?

Using the original tethering function present in the International Galaxy S phone and it works perfectily.
Don't you have that in the US models ?

dragonii said:
Using the original tethering function present in the International Galaxy S phone and it works perfectily.
Don't you have that in the US models ?
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The Bell I9000m model also have the build in WiFi-AP tethering out of the box
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[Q] Xperia X10 Mini Keypad?

I wonder if theres any possible way of getting the Sony Ericson Xperia X10 Mini Keypad (shown in the image below) onto my Wildfire? I would really appreciate it, I love the keypad on the xperia.
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It dont need to be just that keypad. Ive tried the built in one, but I dont like it. Tips for other keypads?

No one? ..

a1exander said:
No one? ..
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As I understand it, this is part of UX, Sony Erricson's Android Overlay, much the same as the keyboard on the Wildfire is part of HTC Sense. These are not individual components, but rather part of a large overlay system, and so individual components (such as the keypad) are very difficult to transfer. Your best bet may be to use the app "Better Keyboard" and see if you can find a mode that matches the Xperia closely.

thanks! but I didnt find better keyboard on the market so I downloaded the apk. When I try to open the keyboard it crashes and has to be closed... How can I fix that? :/
EDIT: I downloaded a later version apk and it seems to work. But I cant view the skins on the market, and there doesnt seem to be a swedish lang pack. :/
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[GUIDE]Control your android phone with PC

Hello Guys...
I am back again with a brilliant guide....
As the title says, with this guide you can control your phone directly from your PC..
Dont believe me??
See this
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STEP 1.ownload and install the software called airdroid either from the attatchement or from play store..(Its free)
STEP 2.:Connect both your phone and pc with the wifi network..
STEP 3.:Now open the app and in your notification bar you will get URL link like 192.168.bla.bla.bla.
Paste that URL in your favorite browser in your pc or laptop.(I recommend Google Chrome)
STEP 4.:Now you will be asked to enter the password in your browser..
Dont worry just go to connection tab in airdroid, you will see a password..
Type that in the link and you are good to go..
STEP 5.:Have fun and press THANKS...

Reserved

Good guide.

Nice sharing,i didnt know about it
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I use a simple way:
Open http://web.airdroid.com/ on my web browser on PC and just scan a QR Code with mobile app

Yes that is a simpler way but it is less secure as you can read in the airdroid homepage..

I agree with that, but only if you are using public network. With home network that isn’t problem.

New thing for me...I didn't knew its possible like this
Sent from my Nexus 7

Screen mirroring - mhl - custom ROM?

Long time waiting for a solution to mirror wp screen to pc/tv/projector. It Seems that currently there is no solution for wp (although we have seen it in Microsoft' presentations, and people from Microsoft have told us that due to Security reasons it can only be done with a device with an especial rom with that implemented).
Perhaps now that ativ s have been unlocked, it could be done. Any ideas?
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I don't think its due to security reason but rather patent issues..

Anyway, it doesn't matter the reasons, the fact is that there is NO way to make a live presentation with your Phone, isn't it? Brrrr
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Anyway, it doesn't matter the reasons, the fact is that there is NO way to make a live presentation with your Phone, isn't it? Brrrr
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Sad but true.
The current state of hacking is interop-unlock.
If anybody can hack the bootloader and custom roms are available maybe this feature can be enabled.

Wasn't the issue to do with drivers. I'm still not sure we can fiddle at that level
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if some one can make this true
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Nokia gave me the answer in Abu Dhabi: Nokia Beamer. Hope it comes soon to our phones!
Thanks for your help.

Dedicated WiFi Home Phone

Dedicated WiFi Home Phone​
Can you believe people still pay for a home phone service? Well they do and they're getting ripped off. Phone companies will shamelessly sell your grandparents a dedicated home phone and charge up to $50 a month for the service! That is outrageous. The reason this still happens is because many people like to stick with what they're familiar with. Convincing someone to give up their landline can be more trouble than it's worth. Instead, I'm going to show you how to take an old Android phone or tablet and set it up as a landline replacement. This will cost you nothing since we are going to be using Google Voice via WiFi.
Step 1: Get a Retro Phone Handset
You can get either a Bluetooth handset or a regular corded option. If you are going to be setting this up for someone who is technically challenged, then just go with the corded phone. No need to add the complication of Bluetooth pairing to the mix.
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Step 2: Setup Google Voice With Hangouts
Use this guide here to setup a Google voice account that can make and receive calls over WiFi.
Then just delete anything that is unneeded off of the phone. Set it somewhere that will be convenient for phonecalls and you're all set! You don't need a recent phone to do this. Any old android device will work.

You mean, use a phone as a phone?! Amazing.