How To Track Bandwidth Usage On My Android Phone ???
Most existing applications shows the total used (in/out).
I'd like to show the use by each application.
I want to find the application that consumes more bandwidth from my internet.
SpareParts has an option to view network usage by app, but it's the only aspect of SpareParts that has never worked for me. This on an Hero with MCR 3.2, so maybe this aspect need a more recent Android version.
AFAIK that would require one to intercept the packets, and you need to be root to do that.
I have root & afaicr SpareParts has never asked to be given root access.
Does Honeycomb have WiFi hotspot capability built in? I can't seem to find it on my 10.1v?
I'd prefer to use the built in capabilities if available before I hit up the market to try find something that is free and works properly.
Cheers.
-EDIT-
Duh, nevermind, I got confused by the layout of Honeycomb's settings screen - I found it
It's in the same place as any other version of Android with baked-in Wifi tethering:
Settings > Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot
!!! updated 12/28/2012: add code to detect and use mobile hotspot to enable sharing among devices !!!
I'd like to invite people to participate an open testing session for app "PeerDeviceNet - sharing thru WiFi and WiFi-Direct".
It runs on android 2.2 and above. It is free at google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xconns.free.peerdevicenet
I have done tests using Nexus 7, Samsung Tab 2.0, Kindle fire(1gen), Galaxy Vibrant. I'd like more complete coverage of devices and vendors.
It supports 4 kinds of device-device connections:
1. for devices at the same wifi net: start PeerDeviceNet at devices simultaneously will allow them find and connect to each other automatically.
2. for devices which are all wifi direct enabled: from system preferences, you can setup wifi direct group connection; PeerDeviceNet will pick up this group info and connect devices in group automatically.
3. if only one device is wifi direct enabled: you can use PeerDeviceNet to create a softwareAP/hotspot at this device (PeerDeviceNet->Connection settings->Create wifi direct hotspot), other wifi devices can use generated ssid and passphrase to connect.
4. for devices with mobile hotspot, you can use mobile hotspot to connect devices and enable sharing.
It extends android's "share/send" feature to allow sharing of the following data:
1. photos/videos (single or multiple) (gallery), audios(astro, solid-browser, or other browsers)
2. web pages (browsers)
3. contact info(Contacts)
4. pdf, word docs (astro or other file managers)
5. apps (google play)
I'll highly appreciate it if you can spend some time installing the app and try out some of the above scenarios. If you encounter Force Closure, please post your device info, android version, or ROM info.
Thanks!
This works fantastically between all of my devices, ranging from Ginger Bread, Honey Comb, and Jelly Bean.
WiFi hotspot also works very well.
This really is a handy app, something like this should definitely be implemented into base Android. Sharing files between devices that have NFC is a breeze, but legacy devices can be troublesome. This is an excellent solution for both worlds.
downloading
looks good
Installed and gave it a test drive.
Works perfectly on our Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Xperia X8, Packard Bell Liberty Tab G100 and Wildfire S - after adding the devices manually. For some unknown reason they don't see each other, though the local LAN has no restrictions put into place.
Hi, I´ve been testing this between SGN2 N7100 (Stock Rooted) and MyTouch 4g Slide (CM9.1 R8) and it works great (no FC etc.)
I have several questions though:
a) I´d like to buy you a beer. There is a paid version but that one is far behind the free one in updates...
b) chat works great (as long as I have signal. but within a flat its mostly great). Will there be an implementation into the full version?
c) if I buy the full version, will you be updating it?
Thanks! Keep it up!
EDIT: seems to me that your app fights with anyconnect VPN (even if that one is running in background I get FC from anyconnect and superuser permissions asked all time... I´ll look into the behavior a bit closer if I find some time) else everything works good.
EDIT: after reinstall of anyconnect it works flawlessly. Keep it up!
File Expert by Geek Software Technology
I have been using File Expert to do similar things... perhaps I don't understand this program's full benefits or potential. FE also connects via bluetooth and runs both a web and FTP server.
It would be nice if you implement an option to close the app...
Option to close the app.
paul1508 said:
It would be nice if you implement an option to close the app...
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Agree with that. It's quite painful to close an app by going into settings instead of hitting some button from the home interface.
Testing now
Downloaded and tried it..
I have a GS3 that it seems to work on, and a Nook color (the original one) from like 2 years ago running CM7 that it just gives a black screen on. I can use the regular wifi connect from the Nook and connect to the hotspot from your PeerDeviceNet but there's no sharing of data back and forth, unfortunately. If the app worked on both I'm sure it'd be much better, but I don't suspect the older Nooks will be a big percentage of your users.
issues related to peer discovery
B.Jay said:
Installed and gave it a test drive.
Works perfectly on our Galaxy S III, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Tab 10.1, Xperia X8, Packard Bell Liberty Tab G100 and Wildfire S - after adding the devices manually. For some unknown reason they don't see each other, though the local LAN has no restrictions put into place.
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Thanks for your feedback. The failure to see peer devices in LAN could be related to one issue i fixed in the latest release; please give it a try.
Also PeerDeviceNet's "search and connect" is based on peer-peer "pairing": no one is acting as server and waiting for other clients. All participating peer devices must start search at same time or in same short time period so that they can find each other. If one peer finished its searching when a new peer starts searching, the new one cannot see the one just finished. It is for security reason.
Regards
Yigong
XCONNS LLC
a) I´d like to buy you a beer. There is a paid version but that one is far behind the free one in updates...
b) chat works great (as long as I have signal. but within a flat its mostly great). Will there be an implementation into the full version?
c) if I buy the full version, will you be updating it?
I am working on refactoring code and bug fixing for the full edition. Thanks for your feedback.
Regards
Yigong
XCONNS LLC
compare to file expert
eonix said:
I have been using File Expert to do similar things... perhaps I don't understand this program's full benefits or potential. FE also connects via bluetooth and runs both a web and FTP server.
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File expert is a powerful browser with many nice features. PeerDeviceNet is a totally different creature.
As a app, it plainly extends android native "sharing" protocol (send/send_multiple) to connected devices, to allow you share content from one device to another. (As a framework, it provides the components and runtime to support connected mobile apps). It has minimal GUI to support connecting devices and monitoring send/recv sessions. It has strong support for connecting multiple devices, run multiple concurrent send/recv sessions, and running in background.
So normally you will use your favorite apps to browse/view content, and when you want to share the content with another device, you hit "share" button and PeerDeviceNet will be there to help connect to other devices.
So you can use Astro file manager or Solid explorer with PeerDeviceNet to share files across devices similar to file expert.
Also PeerDeviceNet allows you share contact info, web links, or apps from google play to connected devices.
Regards
Yigong
how to close it
xbroadcaster1991 said:
Agree with that. It's quite painful to close an app by going into settings instead of hitting some button from the home interface.
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There is "shutdown" button for that : "Connection settings" -> "Shutdown". It will shut down all background services and clean up notifications.
Regards
Yigong
peerdevicenet said:
There is "shutdown" button for that : "Connection settings" -> "Shutdown". It will shut down all background services and clean up notifications.
Regards
Yigong
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Mmm, too many button presses to get there. It would be easier to have a "Shutdown" button in the notification shade. Otherwise well done! I tested sharing files between LG Optimus 3D (p920) and Xperia Mini (st15i) connected on the same LAN. Everything worked fine.
Can one add a function to "tether" a hotspot? but from wifi and not from 3g?
This would be really awsome.
Greets
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Yo so I got the full version. The lite is good but wanted to buy you a beer... Managed to transfer 4gb of data in few minutes between my and friends Samsung phone (unfortunately in 3 steps because of the data amount limit). Very useful, the chat also works good.
When will we see full version updated with chat and unlimited data transfer?
Thanks
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tether to wifi router
keenofhiphop said:
Can one add a function to "tether" a hotspot? but from wifi and not from 3g?
This would be really awsome.
Greets
Not sure this will really help. because when connecting to PeeerDeviceNet hotspot, we already use wifi connection, so why not just connect to external wifi router directly?
Regards
yigong
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unlimited capacity
Narhim said:
Yo so I got the full version. The lite is good but wanted to buy you a beer... Managed to transfer 4gb of data in few minutes between my and friends Samsung phone (unfortunately in 3 steps because of the data amount limit). Very useful, the chat also works good.
When will we see full version updated with chat and unlimited data transfer?
Thanks
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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Thanks for using PeerDeviceNet and offering beer. I am still working on the full edition. For now i removed the limit of transfer capacity. Please chek out the new release at google play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xconns.free.peerdevicenet
Regards
Yigong
SonyVaio+Htc Salsa=possible?
While my sony laptop has wifi direct facility my htc salsa lacks one and just has traditional wifi and wifi hotspot facility...how do i connect bothe these devices for transferring the data to and fro?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cinq.wifihacker
"Have you ever felt like hacking into an available WiFi Network? Now you can with the new free WiFi Hacker!!
It analyzes WiFi networks around you.
Any wireless network that has a security hole will be detected and you will be able to break into it & launch internet.
++++PLEASE READ before DOWNLOADING+++++++++
Free WiFi Hacker is a fake app and it can not hack and enter WiFi networks at all. It is a simulation process and can make all people around you believe it! It is used for fun and to meet your psychological satisfaction.
Just show others: My phone can hack any network!
Keep in mind that this application is for educational and fun purposes only. You cannot use it to hack any networks.
The program is meant to be used for pranks and jokes only. Enjoy this app and have fun!
This app uses banner ads and it adds an icon to your home screen. This allows, that this app remains to be available for free.
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Hi Guys,
Just a QUICK How-To that will allow you to use the Xfinity TV Go app to watch television episodes over 3G / 4G for non-Verizon users.
As you probably already know, due to a marketing deal between Comcast/Xfinity and Verizon Wireless, access to streaming episodes are disabled for all carriers except Verizon, unless you are on WiFi.
Fortunately, we have some very talented developers that have provided a solution!
This REQUIRES a valid Xfinity/Comcast subscription. If you have Xfinity/Comcast cable you should have a username and password to log in. If you don't know this information, you can initiate a "Chat" from the website, or call Comcast/Xfinity to retrieve your username and/or reset your password. Before you proceed, you should be able to successfully use the TV Go app over WiFi.
First, you must have a working Xposed Framework installation. I'm not sure if this will work with those of you using tethered root such as PIE, but assuming you are able to install Xposed and soft-reboot, it should work. It -definitely- works for anyone with an unlocked bootloader.
Installing Xposed is pretty straightforward, and it is described in other threads so we aren't going into that here. Once Xposed Framework is installed, you can proceed:
You will need to open Xposed, and click "download". This will list all the available Xposed modules. We are looking for a module called "Fake Wifi Connection". The easiest way to find it is by tapping the search button, and typing "Fake Wifi", at which point the module we are looking for should appear at the top of the list. Install the module, then go back to "Modules" in Xposed. Enable the module by checking the box next to "Fake Wifi Connection". This will require a reboot to complete. Once rebooted, open your app drawer and tap on "Fake Wifi Connection".
Unless you have reason to use this for other apps, I suggest you press the "invert" button, which will de-select all apps. Now scroll down the list until you find "TV Go", and place a check mark next to it. Make sure the master switch is set to on, and click "Save".
That's it! Now you can launch the TV Go app, and it will happily stream the episodes of your choosing (assuming they are included in your subscription) over non-Verizon 3G & 4G. If you have a slow connection, you may experience buffering, but this is to be expected in low-bandwidth conditions.
Enjoy! Now you can bypass Comcast/Xfinity's [stupid] Verizon-only restrictions when you aren't on WiFi.
Be sure to use caution if you are on a limited data plan, as video-streaming can consume a substantial amount of bandwidth in a relatively short period of time.
This could potentially allow you to use other apps that restrict you to WiFi-only use as well.
All thanks and credit goes to:
1. The Xposed Framework development team
2. "lemonsqueeze" - the developer behind the "Fake Wifi Connection" Xposed Module
I think I've run into this issue when running AOSP ROMs like CyanogenMod on some of my other devices (even though they were connected to Verizon's 4G LTE network still). Glad to see that there is a workaround.