So I moved to China about a month ago, and will be here for the foreseeable future. I brought my 6P with me and have been using a VPN on it without many issues.
Last week tried out the N preview, but encountered too many instability issues and app crashes to use it daily, and rolled back without thinking. Now trying to set up the 6P from scratch is nearly impossible due to the whole China Blocks Google thing, and using a phone on a vpn and wireless tethering doesn't seem to do the job, either from a PC or another mobile.
Any idea if I can use ADB to skip the wifi setup process?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909602
This thread here is basically what I'm trying to achieve, but I don't want to use 4 year old advice and end up bricking my device.
Am I screwed here? I'll be going to Hong Kong in a month or two so I can set it up there, but I'd like to be able to use it before then.
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http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=07bbaac95aef0a15&hl=en
The above link give an explanation of wifi problems that at least some people are having... three have mentioned identical or similar problems in the Google Help forum. The issue is that wifi worked initially, but now it isn't working on my phone. In my case I'm unable to get any results when I do a scan of available networks, and I've tried to manually assign an IP and connect that way without any success either. In other cases listed in the above link, people are able to still see networks after performing a scan but never connect to those networks. All this is after being able to connect at least once before.
Anyone have a similar issue with wifi? Also, does anyone have any idea on what to do about this issue?
i am having the same problem with my wifi. any chance rooting had to do with this problem?
I have a different kind of wifi problem. It seems to work fine everywhere except work, where we use Cisco wifi access points.
It is only is a problem with Android devices, mytouch 3g, g1, and now the nexus one.
My Touch Pro 2 connects fine.
Looks like the android devices get connected, and even get an IP, but can't browse the web or ping any network devices.
Really strange.
jackzero87 said:
i am having the same problem with my wifi. any chance rooting had to do with this problem?
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This is my suspicion. I think in the rooting (or the custom rom?) thread someone said rooting screwed the wi-fi, and he had to do it again and then it's fixed
I haven't rooted my phone yet, and I still have this problem. I have installed a ton of apps though... although I don't know how that could be the problem. Is there an easy way to wipe the phone and revert back to how it was when I received it? This is the step I'm willing try before rooting or modifying it in some other potentially warranty-voiding way... I may be needing to return this if I can't get wifi working.
There is a 'Factory reset' in the settings
After trying everything I can think of aside from warranty-breaking things, I called the HTC support and we went through very basic things together then he agreed that they will need to take a look at the phone. They will ship me a packing slip and I'll return it in the same box it came in. The repair station is an hour's flight away (in Houston) so I hope to have my phone back very soon, but I wasn't given an estimate so I can't be when that will happen.
http://www.google.com/support/forum...ad?fid=07bbaac95aef0a1500047cc593fcc5c0&hl=en
The above link is to a thread on the Google Help forums where I've been keeping track of this issue. Basically the wifi issue is a know issue according to an HTC representative I just talked with, and they will be sending a OTA firmware update out to all NexusOne phones within the next several days that should resolve any issues we are having with this functionality. This saves me from needing to send in my phone for repairs, and if it comes to that they said they will just swap the phones without me being out of a phone at all.
When I've used this app before, the legal way, the app would work for a limited amount of time and then the devices connecting to my phone would rapidly connect and disconnect. This is visible on both my phone and the sharing device. Sometimes I could reset the problem by altering the wifi name or password or adjusting other settings, but usually the issue returned within 20 minutes.
I called T-Mobile and they were convinced I was having this problem because I rooted my device,so I unrooted and wiped my device, but the problem was still there. Then I called T-Mobile again and told them that I thought it was a hardware issue causing the problem. I got a new phone, and kept it stock, but the problem started up again. I called T-Mobile again and they felt that it was an app causing the problem, so they had me reboot in safe mode to prove it, but the problem persisted. At this point, they suggested that I contact Samsung directly to figure out the issue. When I was rooted, I was on KK, and now I'm on L.
Any ideas? Are there any other way I can share my Internet wirelessly while completely avoiding the T-Mobile app?
Why not use the 'Tethering and Portable Hotspot' option that is build into Android by default? I use it for at least 7 hours every day, never had a problem with it.
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Has Verizon come up with a new way of detecting hotspot users who have otherwise stayed under the radar? For the last several months, since updating to the unlimited verizon plan, I have been able to use the hotspot without any issues, using on average, 50-70gb per month, most of this on hotspot. This month, however, they are somehow able to see that I am using hotspot, and have throttled hotspot connections down to 600kbps. On the handset, I am able to continue to get 20-30Mbps on average. Have they changed their methods of detection somehow? How are they doing this?
This issue popped up when running XDABBEB's vs980 image. I have also tried a few things to get around this, all to no avail:
Ran LineageOS 14.1 ROM
Ran latest crDRoid ROM
edited build.prop to include "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" at the bottom
ran "settings put global tether_dun_required 0" from a root prompt ...
A few of the various downloadable mods, though they are all a bit old and and they all seem to deal with modifying hotspotprovision.apk… This file doesn’t even exist on my current ROM (crDroid) ...
None of these have been able to remove the speed cap. Anyone have any ideas?
I'm also interested in understanding if there is anything we can do regarding this matter.
Verizon started to see tethering within the past day or so from my Nexus 6 running Pure Nexus 7. It was previously not seen by them so it is not your phone or software. I just noticed it and this is the first thread I've come across raising the issue.
Data on my Nexus 6p and my brothers Pixel XL is being detected as well. This is terrible news and we need a workaround asap! I've tried the TTL fix but I'm not sure if it's working yet or not.
I manage 6 lines that have run into this beginning in September. For the past 6 months or so we've had no problems until recently.
We have found a work around that seems to be working for two individuals with rooted Droid Turbos using PIA. However, it does not work while they are using their Chromecast.
What is the TTL fix? I'd like to try that. I can report back if it works.
What I’ve read that works is vpn tether and using a vpn. I want to try just got on unlimited plan and Verizon is my ISP lol
I am going to be blunt...some friends of mine are having some issues in their marriage due to one of them having a porn addiction and also just using their phone too much so they came up with 5-10 apps they want to be able to use and don't want anything else to be usable including browsing the internet. Being their most tech savvy friend they turned to me for help.
He had an iPhone 6S Plus and it was very easy to set it up to lock down apps and even prevent web browsing even if he did manage to get a browser installed via Restrictions.
Unfortunately his phone recently died out of warranty and his wife had an old Galaxy S4 anyway so was due for a replacement. Their carrier (T-Mobile) had a special on Galaxy S8's for a buy one get one free so they ordered two of those to replace his non-working phone and her old one. (not relevant to the question, but I also have T-Mobile and took advantage of that deal too)
I have tried and tried to find a way to do those things they want on Android but am not having any luck. Most of the stuff I see for Restrictions on Android are for people wanting to put THEIR phone in like kid mode prior to handing it to their child. Other apps like Norton App Lock work for some apps but not all apps are listed and for example doesn't allow restricting the built in internet browser.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
chmcke01 said:
I am going to be blunt...some friends of mine are having some issues in their marriage due to one of them having a porn addiction and also just using their phone too much so they came up with 5-10 apps they want to be able to use and don't want anything else to be usable including browsing the internet. Being their most tech savvy friend they turned to me for help.
He had an iPhone 6S Plus and it was very easy to set it up to lock down apps and even prevent web browsing even if he did manage to get a browser installed via Restrictions.
Unfortunately his phone recently died out of warranty and his wife had an old Galaxy S4 anyway so was due for a replacement. Their carrier (T-Mobile) had a special on Galaxy S8's for a buy one get one free so they ordered two of those to replace his non-working phone and her old one. (not relevant to the question, but I also have T-Mobile and took advantage of that deal too)
I have tried and tried to find a way to do those things they want on Android but am not having any luck. Most of the stuff I see for Restrictions on Android are for people wanting to put THEIR phone in like kid mode prior to handing it to their child. Other apps like Norton App Lock work for some apps but not all apps are listed and for example doesn't allow restricting the built in internet browser.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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I would download applock from the Google play store. Let's you lock apps and then a pin is needed to unlock. I use this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock
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I never needed this function, but see what Secure Folder can do for you.
Some info: https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/secure-folder
How to set it up: https://www.androidcentral.com/how-set-samsungs-secure-folder-galaxy-s8
Hello.
I bought my PH-1 last week on Amazon, last week. I'm in France (carrier Free Mobile) and I experience the issue with LTE signal. It is OK usually. Outside i have a good signal, when I arrive at home it's switching on Wifi automaticly. But when I'm leaving home LTE is not booting up automaticly. I waited for almost 5 minutes and no data. I solved by turnning on/off the plane mode but it is a annoying to do 2-3 times per day(almost each time when I'm leaving home). Do somebody had the same issue ? I don't know what to do. Would essential patch this or maybe the best would be to return the phone.
Thanks in advance
koko.fr said:
Hello.
I bought my PH-1 last week on Amazon, last week. I'm in France (carrier Free Mobile) and I experience the issue with LTE signal. It is OK usually. Outside i have a good signal, when I arrive at home it's switching on Wifi automaticly. But when I'm leaving home LTE is not booting up automaticly. I waited for almost 5 minutes and no data. I solved by turnning on/off the plane mode but it is a annoying to do 2-3 times per day(almost each time when I'm leaving home). Do somebody had the same issue ? I don't know what to do. Would essential patch this or maybe the best would be to return the phone.
Thanks in advance
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My phone is on T-Mobile carrier and when I am outside phone is using LTE or another available technology. When I come hope, phone connects to my WiFi. After I leave the my home, phone connects to cell tower without problems. You may need to check APN settings for your carrier in Mobile network settings.
koko.fr said:
Hello.
I bought my PH-1 last week on Amazon, last week. I'm in France (carrier Free Mobile) and I experience the issue with LTE signal. It is OK usually. Outside i have a good signal, when I arrive at home it's switching on Wifi automaticly. But when I'm leaving home LTE is not booting up automaticly. I waited for almost 5 minutes and no data. I solved by turnning on/off the plane mode but it is a annoying to do 2-3 times per day(almost each time when I'm leaving home). Do somebody had the same issue ? I don't know what to do. Would essential patch this or maybe the best would be to return the phone.
Thanks in advance
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Hi koko.fr,
Like you, i bought my PH-1 on Amazon and i use it with Free Mobile Carrier, the APN settings are automatically updated. I used one day the 7.1.1 Android version and my feeling is not good with this (lag, camera, latency with touchscreen) but not the same issue that you. I upgrade the Oreo 8.0 Beta 3 and I'm very happy, the phone is very responsive. This upgrade is very easy, all steps are indicated on Essential web site.
What Android version are you ?
Have a nice day
Steeve
Steenux said:
Hi koko.fr,
Like you, i bought my PH-1 on Amazon and i use it with Free Mobile Carrier, the APN settings are automatically updated. I used one day the 7.1.1 Android version and my feeling is not good with this (lag, camera, latency with touchscreen) but not the same issue that you. I upgrade the Oreo 8.0 Beta 3 and I'm very happy, the phone is very responsive. This upgrade is very easy, all steps are indicated on Essential web site.
What Android version are you ?
Have a nice day
Steeve
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I use default Android 7.1.1 (I have also some issues like camera lag, but phone is very fast for other apps), I checked my APN settings and manually updated but I still have the same issue... I'm disappointed about Essential updates (no date for 8.1 ), I don't want to use beta to not lose my warranty.
So I think I will return the phone tomorrow and maybe come back for PH-2
Did beta Oreo improve camera experience ?
koko.fr said:
I use default Android 7.1.1 (I have also some issues like camera lag, but phone is very fast for other apps), I checked my APN settings and manually updated but I still have the same issue... I'm disappointed about Essential updates (no date for 8.1 ), I don't want to use beta to not lose my warranty.
So I think I will return the phone tomorrow and maybe come back for PH-2
Did beta Oreo improve camera experience ?
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My APN settings are updated automatically when I put FREE SIM card and I'm not an issue with this, I'm glad that you are this issue This is my first Android phone and I'm very happy with this. I don't think that you lose your warranty if you sideload the Essential oreo beta, 8.0 beta 3 or 8.1. This is an official beta of oreo. You are read that if we upgrade our phone with an official Essential beta, we lose warranty? Unfortunately, i think we have not warranty because we do not live in US or Canada. We can just ask Amazon to return the phone and ask refund but we lose the extra cost and import charges.
For your issue, you can test a factory reset?
I would like to post an URL to go to Essential support but i can't, not any old on this site
I hope you will be able to resolve your issue
Not sure if you tried, development section- option to aggressively switch from wifi to data. I never tried it but remember seeing it.