So I've been searching around and haven't found much of an answer in regards to G2 and being able to use the computer to access the internet. I know when I was using the Sense Rom, it had the capability of accessing the internet through the USB connection. I currently have CyanogenMod 6.1.1 and was wondering if the capability was still there as I'm currently throttled by T-Mo by torrenting too much. (Should've read more recent info about the throttling defeating method). Any ideas? Any apps or solutions I can use as my work has a fast cable connection and I'd like to use that as opposed to the currently capped speeds of 0.05 Mbps.
Found this doing a quick search.... but you need to use "reverse tether" as your search term.
http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/...verse-tether-getting-internet-your-phone.html
wileykat said:
Found this doing a quick search.... but you need to use "reverse tether" as your search term.
http://www.nexusoneforum.net/forum/...verse-tether-getting-internet-your-phone.html
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Wonderful! I'm surprised that eluded me, that didn't even cross my mind.
Reverse tether, huh.
Thank you!
Anybody find an alternative for mac? Have been searching, but no succes so far..
Thanks
I actually found this as it applies to USB tethering as I'm just using my work computer:
http://blog.mycila.com/2010/06/reverse-usb-tethering-with-android-22.html
I believe it works. I'm gonna test it out.
Damn, doesn't seem to want to work with Windows.
Yeah, the only thing that worked was the Sense Rom's internet Passthrough. Other than that, anything with Cyanogen and Windows doesn't seem to want to work. What is in the Sense Rom that's missing from Cyan that makes it capable of doing so?
Just bumping.
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im running mikfroyo v4.5, i can get it to connect but it keeps say limited or no connectivity and wont work
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im running mikfroyo v4.5, i can get it to connect but it keeps say limited or no connectivity and wont work
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Have you checked all of the settings in the wireless tether app? Are you using wifi encryption, and/or access control? If you have access control enabled, you need to 'accept' your computer for it to work, there is a box you need to check, with the ip address of your computer labled there. If you don't check that box, then you'll get your problem (that's only if you have access control enabled) Otherwise, I'd suggest changing the channel to channel 1, if it isn't already set on 1. If that still fails, I would try a different version of wireless tether. I don't have a link handy, but if you google it, you should find it. There are many different versions, and some don't seem to work correctly on certain Evos for one reason or another. Good luck sir.
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Have you checked all of the settings in the wireless tether app? Are you using wifi encryption, and/or access control? If you have access control enabled, you need to 'accept' your computer for it to work, there is a box you need to check, with the ip address of your computer labled there. If you don't check that box, then you'll get your problem (that's only if you have access control enabled) Otherwise, I'd suggest changing the channel to channel 1, if it isn't already set on 1. If that still fails, I would try a different version of wireless tether. I don't have a link handy, but if you google it, you should find it. There are many different versions, and some don't seem to work correctly on certain Evos for one reason or another. Good luck sir.
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yea i did all that, guess ill have to look around for another one to get it to work, does mikfroyo have the hacked hotspot, and if hot spot is hacked why do people still use wireless tether
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yea i did all that, guess ill have to look around for another one to get it to work, does mikfroyo have the hacked hotspot, and if hot spot is hacked why do people still use wireless tether
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I am pretty sure MikFroyo has the hacked hotspot. The reason that people use wireless tether (imo) is because 1) it works with 4g, as the hacked hotspot only works on 3g. 2) has more settings and is more easily customizeable. 3) usually seems more reliable (apparently not for you, unfortunately) So I guess if you dont have 4g in your area, or don't use 4g, then the hacked hotspot should work fine for you. I'll see if I can find the link with the different wireless tether apk downloads.
EDIT: here you go. All versions. http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
seems like its been happening often on 4.5
try THIS valpak edition
see if that works..
Let me start out with apologies as I would guess this topic has already been covered, but search is not turning up an answer.
When I connect via WiFi tether, or easy tether, any download on the PC seems to cap around 140kbs, with an average DL speed somewhere around 65kbs. When I run a speedtest I come out around 2000kbs for both up and down. Does anyone know how to improve the actual DL speed through tether or what the limiting factor is here?
To cover some of the basics, I am running 2.2 with the most current versions if WiFi tether & easy tether, and tethering to OSX 10.5.
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Same problem here on HTC Incredible. Here is another thread with some discussion. Would love to figure out what is going on here. I even get the same crap speed on Wired Tether.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/droid-incredible/70221-help-slow-wired-wireless-tether-speed.html
I'm using filterproxy to "fix" my 4G tether speeds for my laptop. You can find out more in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11586152#post11586152
Troy, nice link, thanks for that.
I found, through research online and experimenting, that 2.2 does not tether well and most seem to have poor download speeds. I upgraded to 2.3 (Cyan) and I am now downloading at around 300kbs. Even though it is not the 2000kbs I get through DSLspeedtests, it will suffice for watching shows, etc.
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I'm using filterproxy to "fix" my 4G tether speeds for my laptop. You can find out more in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11586152#post11586152
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Hey Troy, I followed your instructions and everything works through proxy, my download speed is improved, but still only an average of 150kbs, using 2.2 or 2.3. It seems that my 300kbs bit was a one-time thing. Do you have any suggestions to get the speeds you are getting on downloads?
I can't thank you enough!!!
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I'm using filterproxy to "fix" my 4G tether speeds for my laptop. You can find out more in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11586152#post11586152
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I have been searching for a solution for this for a couple months now! I was getting 25-30kbps (yes, kbps) while using WiFi tether over 4G on 2 different laptops. I loaded up filterproxy on my phone and changed the proxy settings on my laptop... speedtest reported 1.7mbps on my first test!!!
Ever since the last time I installed a rooted ROM (stock Sense ICS edit: gingerbread), neither Wifi Tether nor Wireless Tether will work with my laptop. The apps launch and seem to run ok, but a few minutes after my laptop connects, it then disconnects! After that it wont connect anymore unless I close either tethering app and re-start them.
I have been using PDA Net, which is fine, but the free version won't connect to secure sites. Before I give up and pay for the full version, I thought I'd check and see if there are any other option available.
My requirements are:
Works with 4G
Works with secure sites.
I would prefer a wireless solution so I can use it with my (cough) iPad as well, but that would be a luxury.
I have not confirmed that my wireless issue is due to either app. Wifi Tether used to work with my previous ROM (also a stock Sprint rooted ROM). I flashed to an updated ROM because I could not get my Bluetooth working with the last one. Now Bluetooth works, but I've lost the ability to use Wireless tethering!
I'm kind of afraid to flash to a ROM with unlocked Sprint wireless tether because I don't want something else to break!
Wireless tether 2.0.7 works on pretty much anything. Does not work on evo 3d
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So are you on an ICS rom still? A lot of things still aren't working with the ICS roms, including tethering.
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So are you on an ICS rom still? A lot of things still aren't working with the ICS roms, including tethering.
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Actually not the case. Jaredthegreat says that his betas include native tethering. I haven't tried it out myself but he says it works.
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So are you on an ICS rom still? A lot of things still aren't working with the ICS roms, including tethering.
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Sorry, I meant Gingerbread.
I'm on 2.3 Android, and using Wireless tether 2.07, And she ain't working for me. That is why I'm looking for another tethering method.
Guess I'll just have to re-flash and take my chances with breaking bluetooth again. I wanted to avoid that cause when I was trying to fix my Bluetooth before, nobody here was able to help. I had to reflash then too.
This is like trying to"fix"Windows by reinstalling it. You're not really fixing anything.
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I install 2.0.7 on my customers evos all the time. Works everytime.
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Why don't you try an updated version
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Isn't there a hack for for the sprint hotspot?
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Try wireless tether 3.1 beta
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KommodoreHeinz said:
Isn't there a hack for for the sprint hotspot?
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Yep..
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I was offering that as a suggestion to the OP.
Sent from my RamenizedEvo on Cricket.
Isn't there a lil thing ^^ called search? wtf is everyone's eyes broken or something they need to move xda away from the bridge the damn trolls are swarming like someone kicked a beehive
We are legion, for we are many.
I'll go ahead and link you to a thread will appropriately address this one. Please read through the entire thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471025
Well, I'm more puzzled than ever now.
My question asks about the existence of wireless tethering apps OTHER than WiFi Tether and Wireless Tether, specifically apps that are not restricted to non secure sites.
I spent almost a full hour searching before I posted, but I did not mention that in my question as I did not think it was pertinent.
I had already looked at the sticky about wireless tethering, but that thread discusses wireless tethering SPEED issues - not my issue. Again, my issue is loosing the connection between my phone and client (originally my laptop, but since confirmed with my iPad) when using either of the two mentioned wireless apps.
As long as the tether stays connected, I have no problem with 4G speed. But I only remain connected for two or three minutes.
And the thread Concordium linked to seems to be about bashing the original poster of that thread, so no help there either. Unless I missed something.
Wireless tether for root connects to anysite you want I use it everyday on 2 devices works just fine connecting to anything I need
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Wireless tether for root connects to anysite you want I use it everyday on 2 devices works just fine connecting to anything I need
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Thanks. I mentioned in my original post that both Wireless Tether and Wifi Tether are not working on my EVO.
Initially they do start and connect, but within 2 to 3 minutes they both stop tethering. I'm starting to wonder if some other app may be interfering.
Does anybody know for sure if my phone's WiFi should be running or not? Sometimes I get that "What the hell..." message.
I reread your original post and it looks like you answered your own question in your original post. It DID work until you flashed to another ROM. So common sense would suggest that it is some kind of issue with the ROM or the way it is setup. Perhaps you should take a look at that and use that in your query. If you don't want to flash something else then that's cool. But you're not going to fix your problem until you fool around with it.
Well, yes, but Like I said above, sometimes I get that "What the hell? Your phone takes over the WiFi..."
I don't know if you are familiar with that. It suggests to me that something is hijacking my WiFi radio.
Maybe I need to learn how to ask better questions.
Im useing the epic 4g touch, I'm rooted on the strongsteve rom. BTW,this rom is freaking sic man,I LOVE,this rom!!!!! Formally the new senzesation wich was very neat and fast.
Any how,im tryin to hook up a ps3 and the strongsteve rom does have the hotspot hack.so it works great. Im getting a nat3 and it wont let me play with other people. HOW can i get to nat2? Has anyone found a way around this? Ive searched high and low. To no avail. Look at my post count. I found out how to root and flash just from reading this site and acs. So i do my homework before i post. Thanx in advance guys
Nat 3 refers to Wireless with a bad connection.
I'd recommend getting Wireless tether and not using the sprint hotspot hack. I believe wireless tether is in the market, but if it's not you can easily find an APK.
Also, I'm not accusing you in anyway, shape, or form. But a lot of idiots can root their phone (I'm not calling you dumb or anything),, and never stop bugging rom devs.
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Tried static IP address on ps3? Maybe the limited connection is DNS issue.
harley1rocker said:
Im useing the epic 4g touch, I'm rooted on the strongsteve rom. BTW,this rom is freaking sic man,I LOVE,this rom!!!!! Formally the new senzesation wich was very neat and fast.
Any how,im tryin to hook up a ps3 and the strongsteve rom does have the hotspot hack.so it works great. Im getting a nat3 and it wont let me play with other people. HOW can i get to nat2? Has anyone found a way around this? Ive searched high and low. To no avail. Look at my post count. I found out how to root and flash just from reading this site and acs. So i do my homework before i post. Thanx in advance guys
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I do not use a custom rom. I'm rooted with stock EL29, and Rouge recovery. I also have the ACS AIO mod isntalled (which includes Sprint hotspot mod). I've used this to tether to my laptop and share connection to my Xbox, without any NAT issues.
I'd imagine if that method works for me, then the same setup (minus the laptop as a bridge) would work even better for you on the PS3.
piexil said:
Nat 3 refers to Wireless with a bad connection.
I'd recommend getting Wireless tether and not using the sprint hotspot hack. I believe wireless tether is in the market, but if it's not you can easily find an APK.
Also, I'm not accusing you in anyway, shape, or form. But a lot of idiots can root their phone (I'm not calling you dumb or anything),, and never stop bugging rom devs.
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Why would u add that? "any idiot can root a phone" so what if they can? I jus wanna kno how to work around nat3. If you added that because i included all the mods done to my phone,im sure i would hav gotten "we need more info"
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Why would u add that? "any idiot can root a phone" so what if they can? I jus wanna kno how to work around nat3. If you added that because i included all the mods done to my phone,im sure i would hav gotten "we need more info"
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Even if you manage to get to NAT2 the ping times are going to be very high - over 100ms, probably around 130ms or higher. If you're fine with say, shooting at someone and finding out they were 10 feet to the right the entire time then go for it. Otherwise get REAL internet.
As said before, try setting a static IP for your PS3 or using the USB tether function, that might get you to NAT2. Also get something like Droidwall and firewall all programs while tethering. Turn off background data and sync also. Lastly, you might try this and see if it helps also. That's all I got.
Yea, good luck playing a high end video game online with your 3g/4g connection.. It works, but lags. As suggested already, use wifi tether or another tether app and use it wired, not the hotspot or wireless tether. And wouldnt recommend online gaming lol unless you want your scores to drop
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Even if you manage to get to NAT2 the ping times are going to be very high - over 100ms, probably around 130ms or higher. If you're fine with say, shooting at someone and finding out they were 10 feet to the right the entire time then go for it. Otherwise get REAL internet.
As said before, try setting a static IP for your PS3 or using the USB tether function, that might get you to NAT2. Also get something like Droidwall and firewall all programs while tethering. Turn off background data and sync also. Lastly, you might try this and see if it helps also. That's all I got.
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What this guy said is very true. 3G is not good for online gaming, especially when the game is unoptimized and expects a broadband connection. I tried playing Quake 3 on my phone over 3g once. It lagged to all hell. The only way to play was to install the dreamcast dialup optimizations.
This is such a terrible idea lol. "Hey guys I'm gonna go play Gears of War over 3G." Lagfest waiting to happen.
3g sucks for online gaming lol. However I played over 4g before and the connection was pretty stable and playable!
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RayTrue04 said:
3g sucks for online gaming lol. However I played over 4g before and the connection was pretty stable and playable!
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Well a 12mb/s connection ain't no joke. Assuming you can get something like that with wimax.
Sent from my Super Sexy Epic touch.
Yeah I get better internet speeds over WiMax than I do with my :"15mbps" internet at home. Just the ping was way higher, which is really what matters in most online video games.
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Well a 12mb/s connection ain't no joke. Assuming you can get something like that with wimax.
Sent from my Super Sexy Epic touch.
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I get 2-3 bars throughout my home on 4g so my speeds are always around 6-12MB/s. I also stream hd fine on my ps3 thru Netflix, Vudu, and Hulu Plus!
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Hey All,
While using Sense Roms, I was easily able to connect my phone to the internet via pc by selecting the last option that came whenever I plugged the USB.
However, I didn't find that option in any other Non-Sense Rom; MIUI, AOSP Roms, etc.
I really need this feature, for the DHD is not as strong as a PC in picking signals, My laptop easily does connect, but the Phone doesn't.
And, I don't want to leave non-sense roms just for this.
Thanks in Advance.
As Far As I can tell its a sense feature only
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As Far As I can tell its a sense feature only
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Perhaps there are some 3rd party apps that would enable me do so?
just look for a 3rd party app to do so i know there is a lot of them out there ....
I searched a bit for "reversed usb tethering" but couldn't find anything. Guess that's really a feature build in by htc.
I searched a bit for "reversed usb tethering" but couldn't find anything. Guess that's really a feature build in by htc.
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Thanks man, I searched "reverse tethering " and found some apps. Gonna try them right away.
Although I searched before with different keywords, I didnt find results, and was looking for the correct keyword