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MAC address location

need to connect my Artemis into my WiFi router via MAC address.
Where on the Artemis is the MAC address stored ?!*

aphuk said:
need to connect my Artemis into my WiFi router via MAC address.
Where on the Artemis is the MAC address stored ?!*
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turn on wlan
goto settings in comm manager
goto Advanced
here you see a mac adress of your wlan

Remove the battery and you will find the MAC address near the IMEI number

2 problems in my new htc desire

I live in India and desire has not been launched officially yet. but i bought it from the grey market. here are a couple issues i am having:-
1. wifi connection in office connects smoothly. but at home it just shows "obtaining ip " and then after a long time it says that it was connected unsuccessfully.I searched and found a "static-ip"soln. i tried to get the details of ip etc. from my laptop my wifi is the "obtain ip address automatically" one. so i went to "details" and copied everything from there to my desire.now it shows that its connected but i cant browse the web still.any help here?
2.Should i update to Froyo 2.2"
these are my phone details:-
Firmware Version -2.1 update1
Baseband Version - 32. 30. 00. 28U_4. 05. 00. 11
Kernel Version- 2. 6. 29-97da29ed
htc-kernel @ and18-2#1
Build No. - 1. 15. 405. 4 CL155070 release-keys
Software No.- 1. 15. 405. 4
Browser Version- Webkit 3.1

can somebody pls help me!!!! or at least tell me which region/country rom i have?

Sounds like your router is not set up properly to allocate an IP to the phone. What security are you using? WEP? WPA? Also make sure your DHCP Server is set up correctly to accept the Desire and allocate the IP address.
No idea which rom you have but personally I'd root it and install a custom 2.2 rom like Neophyte which is very stable, fast and includes fixes for Froyo.

darklord981 said:
wifi connection in office connects smoothly. but at home it just shows "obtaining ip " and then after a long time it says that it was connected unsuccessfully.I searched and found a "static-ip"soln. i tried to get the details of ip etc. from my laptop my wifi is the "obtain ip address automatically" one. so i went to "details" and copied everything from there to my desire.now it shows that its connected but i cant browse the web still.any help here?
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could you check if you're using MAC filtering and/or hidden SSID on your wifi router at home?

Spoof Mac Address

Hey guys,
does anyone know how to spoof the mac address on your phone? I'm testing a vendor blocking system and i need to be able to spoof my mac.
Thanks,
Cryous

Open terminal type in "ip link show" to find your WLAN card; mine was eth0 so I will use that as an example. Enter the following:
ip link set eth0 address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
To confirm that it switched, type in:
ip link show eth0
and it should show the new mac address. I haven't tested if it works on a MAC-filtered router, but I think it should work.
Found this on another thread seems to work. I was able to connect to my router after changing.

Its says access is denied, even when I use sudo
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

The command works for me but i noticed its changing the wrong thing.

what do you mean its changing the wrong thing? It appears to change the right value

search "network spoofer" in the market. I'm just sure if it can spoof mac addresses or not

[Q] I9195 - Unable to connect to WIFI network (Authentication error occurred);

So, here it goes.
My goal is to connect to a network using certain MAC address. Wanted network is marked with "open" and I know that it allows access only to certain devices (according to MAC) on which the administrator have gave a permission to. Once your MAC passes the verification, device gets connected to the network and then I'm asked to enter username and password through WEB browser (well known for me, because it is a procedure that I do on my other device, as well as all my colleagues do).
For example, I was allowed to provide one personal MAC address to administrator to connect to this network. I would like to set the MAC address of my other personal device and set it on my I9195 so that I can access the same network.
So, what have I done so far: I9195 is rooted, it has Android 4.2.2 on it and Busybox installed. I have changed MAC on it using following apps: MacChanger (blue WIFI logo), MAC Address Ghost (green ghost logo), using Android Terminal Emulator commands and via MAC Spoofer (black circle with green text logo). What can I conclude: As soon as superuser has granted the access to these apps, all of them manage to change the MAC. I've done the verification using Terminal Emulator. I also have to add that the MAC remains original if viewed from WIFI advanced menu BUT this shouldn't be an issue because:
1.) Colleague of mine is using his S4 (rooted etc.), while using MAC Address Ghost that does not change the original address (viewed from WIFI advanced menu) but he manages to make a spoof (verified from the Android Terminal Emulator, as all of this apps actually do) and he manages to connect without any problems in the same way as I connect with another device that I have!
2.) I had time to make a small test at home which put a light on the idea that the problem should be focused on the Samsung (and not on the router, especially because I am unable to modify anything on the router on this facility, not even restarting it). My home network works in a similar way as the network that we are discussing about. My S4 Mini has been included in it with his original MAC and it connects to the network without any problems. My other device is also included to the network using its MAC (the one that I am using for spoofing). My other device is turned OFF, router has been reset and I am normally accessing the network with S4 Mini. Then I run the MAC Address Ghost to spoof the MAC on my S4 Mini. In that moment, I have lost the connection that I had which means that the MAC spoofer actually did something. I tried to reconnect to the network but then I am asked to enter the password for my network. I have checked and re-checked it many times, tried to forget the network and doing it all over again but it does not accept the CORRECT password. Changing my MAC back to the original one connects S4 Mini back to the network, while accepting the password immediately.
Problem is represented in a way that it either says “saved” and does not connect to the network or every few times displays a message “Authentication error occurred”.
I have tried I would say every possibility that I’ve seen over the internet. That includes:
1.) Installing WiFi Connection Manager (it provided some info regarding the network that I wish to connect to: IEEE 802.11g standard, 54 Mb link and CH:11). I’ve used its function to fix the WIFI (advanced fix (root required)) but it didn’t help.
2.) All sorts of staying close to the rooter, while enabling and disabling the Power save mode (accessed via *#0011# command) or while having GSM signal.
3.) Browsing through system, data etc. folders to try to find the file that contains the MAC address information (like it did on older android versions in the nvram file). I’ve been unable to find this file or any sort of file that displays my MAC for the purpose to modify it.
I have a plan to upgrade Android to version 4.4.2 later today and make a test.
Please, feel free to suggest anything else! If I do not succeed, I will have to replace my S4 Mini with something else.
Kind regards,

QUICK REPLY: After installing CyanoGEN MOD 4.4.2, the problem remains!
I think there could be a shorter solution! On Sony Xperia Acro S with 4.1.2 Android it was just a matter of changing the MAC address within the file data/etc/wifi/fw! One minute modification...
So, please, if somebody knows the path to the file that contains MAC on CyanoGEN MOD 4.4.2 or on Android 4.2.2, PLEASE HELP!
Kind regards!

Elephone S7 fix the changing WiFi MAC adress

I have fixed mine.
There was no MAC address programmed to the device at factory. That's an omission. So the WIFI driver when activated after restart or by turning wifi off/on notices that and gives a temporary MAC address.
That address changes in the last bytes.
The solution is to write a WIFI MAC address with an appropriate tool. I did use SN_Writer just be careful to leave the other data alone.
I guess the same happens with the Bluetooth address but did not check that out yet.
0) Choose a valid MAC just look under settings the temporary one that your phone uses that's ok
1) Install VCOM Driver if you don't have it yet
If you use Windows 10 then you have to temporarily disable Driver Signature check since those drivers are not signed
Instructions and download here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033
2) Download the SN_Writer I did use that one, password is mtk2000
http://mtk2000.ucoz.ru/down18/SN_Writer_Tool_v1.1648.rar
3) Download the right stock rom for your device you need the file which is named like the one I did use
APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48
4) Power off phone
5) In SN_Writer hit System Config uncheck everything and check Wifi Adress on the left side
In database file AP_DB use the file from 3)
That should do it.
Hit Start and entry the MAC just the digits no dashes etc.
Connect the phone while holding Volume Down.
That should do it.

Thanks for the write up, I got my S7 WiFi MAC address fixed now too, with your steps !!
Bluetooth appears already fixed/correct. (Also I haven't noticed my paired bluetooth devices loosing pairing..)

FunkiBluDawg said:
Thanks for the write up, I got my S7 WiFi MAC address fixed now too, with your steps !!
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Great! Also good that Bluetooth is correct. Did not pair anything yet but good to know there won't be similar problems.

Idakis said:
I have fixed mine.
There was no MAC address programmed to the device at factory. That's an omission. So the WIFI driver when activated after restart or by turning wifi off/on notices that and gives a temporary MAC address.
That address changes in the last bytes.
The solution is to write a WIFI MAC address with an appropriate tool. I did use SN_Writer just be careful to leave the other data alone.
I guess the same happens with the Bluetooth address but did not check that out yet.
0) Choose a valid MAC just look under settings the temporary one that your phone uses that's ok
1) Install VCOM Driver if you don't have it yet
If you use Windows 10 then you have to temporarily disable Driver Signature check since those drivers are not signed
Instructions and download here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033
2) Download the SN_Writer I did use that one, password is mtk2000
http://mtk2000.ucoz.ru/down18/SN_Writer_Tool_v1.1648.rar
3) Download the right stock rom for your device you need the file which is named like the one I did use
APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48
4) Power off phone
5) In SN_Writer hit System Config uncheck everything and check Wifi Adress on the left side
In database file AP_DB use the file from 3)
That should do it.
Hit Start and entry the MAC just the digits no dashes etc.
Connect the phone while holding Volume Down.
That should do it.
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thanks a lot, worked like a charm. I really needed that fix as i put mac control on my router

Meta_maui_db_inconsistent
After:
"Connect the phone while holding Volume Down."
... just a message "META_MAUI_DB_INCONSISTENT" und the process break it
You have an idea what I can still check?

66krieger said:
After:
"Connect the phone while holding Volume Down."
... just a message "META_MAUI_DB_INCONSISTENT" und the process break it
You have an idea what I can still check?
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Sorry for my late answer.
Double check step 3) you need the correct file from the correct stock rom for your device.
If that still doesn't work I would try reflashing the bootloader preloader (only) from stock ROM and try again.
It should work.

I'm not having any luck with my device on windows 10.
Whenever I try to connect my device to windows via usb, a pop appears - (USB device not recognized-the last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned ,and Windows does not recognize it) .
I've also tried to clean up my usb drivers and re-install MTK preloader.
Any advice how I might fix this?

File APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48?
Hi,
Where do I find the file "APDB_MT6797_S01_alps-mp-m0.mp9_W16.48"?
It's not available on Google.
Thanks!

Thank q so much .. Fix it.