I want to use wi-fi tethering on my Atrix4g.
my phone is not rooted and still using motoblur.the version is 4.1.83.and I'm not in USA anymore ...
could anyone help me with this issue ?
I think you will need to root your phone. For rooting 1.8.3, you'll need to use GingerBreak - which unfortunately will wipe one or both of your SD cards (internal, external), so backup first. Search for GingerBreak in the dev section.
After rooting, you can use any of the wi-fi tethering apps, e.g. Barnacle.
Without rooting, I am afraid you will be stuck with USB tethering.
are u sure that I will be able to tether after rooting the device ?
what do u mean by USB tethering?how is it related to this ?
bl0wf1sh said:
I think you will need to root your phone. For rooting 1.8.3, you'll need to use GingerBreak - which unfortunately will wipe one or both of your SD cards (internal, external), so backup first. Search for GingerBreak in the dev section.
After rooting, you can use any of the wi-fi tethering apps, e.g. Barnacle.
Without rooting, I am afraid you will be stuck with USB tethering.
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Yes, I am sure since I did it. There are several apps in the market for Wi-Fi tethering - all of them require root. (These apps may not be available, though, if you have an AT&T SIM in your phone.)
There are two more ways to tether: USB and Bluetooth. Both mean you share your connection with a PC, by either connecting to your phone via USB or via bluetooth. Both, however, require that you install a piece of software on your PC to make it work. Also, USB tethering apps are not free. (E.g., EasyTether.) The advantage is that you do not require root.
zeealot said:
are u sure that I will be able to tether after rooting the device ?
what do u mean by USB tethering?how is it related to this ?
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Could you please guide me through with this?I tried to root using gingerbreak.but I was not successful .
your help would really be appreciated .!
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Yes, I am sure since I did it. There are several apps in the market for Wi-Fi tethering - all of them require root. (These apps may not be available, though, if you have an AT&T SIM in your phone.)
There are two more ways to tether: USB and Bluetooth. Both mean you share your connection with a PC, by either connecting to your phone via USB or via bluetooth. Both, however, require that you install a piece of software on your PC to make it work. Also, USB tethering apps are not free. (E.g., EasyTether.) The advantage is that you do not require root.
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Search is your friend: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
I don't know if I can explain it any more detailed than there.
well.I tried it.but it does not work.I still cant use my phone as a mpbile hotspot....
bl0wf1sh said:
Search is your friend: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626
I don't know if I can explain it any more detailed than there.
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You must have a sdcard in your phone for Gingerbreak to work. This will almost certainly wipe your internal sdcard so back up anything you want from there, but will not wipe your external sdcard. You will also need sideloading enabled to install Barnacle or WiFi Tether > GladEnabler. You will also need adb on your PC. Follow the instructions in the GladEnabler post.
1. Download Gingerbreak.exe to your PC from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626. Make sure you get the .exe and not the .apk. Link to Gingerbreak.exe is at bottom of the first post.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone : Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging checkmark.
3. Connect your phone to your PC with USB cable > wake up phone (i.e. not on lock screen) > pull down notification bar > select USB connection > select None.
4. Run Gingerbreak.exe on your PC. (Note you will not get any notification it has completed).
5. On your phone select the application drawer > scroll down to Gingerbreak > select and run Gingerbreak. You should now be rooted and can uninstall Gingerbreak.
6. To check if you are rooted use this > Root Checker
7. Here is Barnacle > Barnacle Site. Do not download from Market. Click on (or here) on the webpage.
8. Here is WiFi Tether > WiFi Tether. Download latest version.
you were very clear.n now m rooted.Thank you !
CaelanT said:
You must have a sdcard in your phone for Gingerbreak to work. This will almost certainly wipe your internal sdcard so back up anything you want from there, but will not wipe your external sdcard. You will also need sideloading enabled to install Barnacle or WiFi Tether > GladEnabler. You will also need adb on your PC. Follow the instructions in the GladEnabler post.
1. Download Gingerbreak.exe to your PC from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046626. Make sure you get the .exe and not the .apk. Link to Gingerbreak.exe is at bottom of the first post.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone : Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging checkmark.
3. Connect your phone to your PC with USB cable > wake up phone (i.e. not on lock screen) > pull down notification bar > select USB connection > select None.
4. Run Gingerbreak.exe on your PC. (Note you will not get any notification it has completed).
5. On your phone select the application drawer > scroll down to Gingerbreak > select and run Gingerbreak. You should now be rooted and can uninstall Gingerbreak.
6. To check if you are rooted use this > Root Checker
7. Here is Barnacle > Barnacle Site. Do not download from Market. Click on (or here) on the webpage.
8. Here is WiFi Tether > WiFi Tether. Download latest version.
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Would this work on an Atrix running system 4.5.91?
Not as far as I know. I obtained root through pudding.
Beamed from WinBorg 4G via XDA Premium
these apk's and updates work with GB2.3.5. and kernels. i have 2.3.5 and 1.45 kernel and it works for me. if any one wanted to know.
Hey guys. I wanna know if this app will allow me to use my phone internet on my PC. If not can you tell me any other way to do it..?
USB or WLAN tethering is meant for that. It is part of Android. At least in 2.3.7, propably earlier versions too. Check Settings -> ??? -> Tethering & Portable hotspot (sorry don't remember the correct path. I have MIUI, it's different that stock android).
As someone tested USB tethering ?
It don't work for me..... (tested on 3 different PCs...)
My Nexus 4 is running stock ROM 4.2.1
Sent from my Nexus 4 with Tapatalk
I USB tether all the time. But I'm using PDAnet app...
galaxys said:
I USB tether all the time. But I'm using PDAnet app...
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i've also tried with PDAnet app but it not worked too... may be my firewall ?
USB Tethering works just fine in my Nexus 4.
I tested it under Ubuntu. I don't know if with other operating systems works too.
The stock option works fine for me. Am I right that you would need to check "USB debugging" in the developer options for it to work though?
jhock said:
The stock option works fine for me. Am I right that you would need to check "USB debugging" in the developer options for it to work though?
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Yes, you need it checked for USB tethering...
usb tethering on 4.4.2
hey mate , i am facing tethering issues after OTA(stock 4.4.2) and my USB tethering is not working .only way to have mass storage is by enabling usb debugging and checking "USB DEBUGGING" ....was working fine when i was on PA .
Just flashed PA to try it out and now my PC doesn't recognize that the device is plugged in. USB debugging and everything is correct. What else am I missing? Thanks.
What do you see in your computer device manager?
checcles said:
Just flashed PA to try it out and now my PC doesn't recognize that the device is plugged in. USB debugging and everything is correct. What else am I missing? Thanks.
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Settings > Storage > Touch 3 dots in top right > USB computer connection > Check "Media device (MTP)"
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What do you see in your computer device manager?
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Thanks. It showed that the drivers weren't installed (yet they were but I just did it again)
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Settings > Storage > Touch 3 dots in top right > USB computer connection > Check "Media device (MTP)"
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This fixed it after I reinstalled the drivers. Thanks to both of you.
ok,thanks
Hi,
Nexus 4 with Lollipop
I can only charge via USB but cannot get any USB data connection to a PC or Mac.
Anybody has an idea what could have caused this? The Lollipop update? And how this could be fixed?
Claas
Settings > Storage > Menu > Tick the 'Media device (MTP)' option and then try again