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Need help with a couple of apps

Would it be possible for some of you guys to install a couple of apps to test as I'm having problems with them.
The apps are World Newspapers (Abhishek Kumar) & BBC News (Jim Blacker). They install fine & launch. The problem I'm having is that I can't read any of the articles over wifi. When I turn off wifi & use 3g connection everything works fine.
I've done a hard reset & installed just those two apps but same thing happens. Also what I found is after a hard reset I can't access Android market over wifi. I have to switch off wifi & sign in using 3g connection first but after that its fine
Thanks

zen123 said:
Also what I found is after a hard reset I can't access Android market over wifi. I have to switch off wifi & sign in using 3g connection first but after that its fine
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It happened to me as well and same as you first I had to access the market with 3G connection first to pass the terms and services stage/page.
Just a wild guess here... maybe both apps need to know where you are (location/country) so they can push the right news to you and that is not possible over a wifi connection.

I have both apps installed on a Dell Streak, HTC Desire, Galaxy S & Orange San Francisco with everything working perfectly fine over wifi.

zen123 said:
I have both apps installed on a Dell Streak, HTC Desire, Galaxy S & Orange San Francisco with everything working perfectly fine over wifi.
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Ouch! I did say it was a wild guess. Do you own all those devices? : )
Have you tried to set your network type to 2G only to see if that helps? Please kill/stop both apps first and if you are about to change your network type then please don't forget to reset it back.

Sorry mate wasn't trying to be cocky....
I've just installed Engadget app & having problems with that as well. When using over wifi it downloads the articles text only, pictures don't load. Again over 3g the whole article including pictures downloads just fine.
FYI Pulse app displaying same behaviour...
I think I may have a faulty phone.

zen123 said:
When using over wifi it downloads the articles text only, pictures don't load.
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What you just described in above meets when Data Server is enabled. Menu>Settings>Data Manager>Data server
This feature is meant for 3G though so I don't get why that happens over your wifi.
Another thing came in my mind was that a standard router supports 4 ports (connections) and you listing dozens of devices I was wondering how many devices are connected to the router when you are using your Defy? Surely you have a couple of pc/laptop too : )

zen123 said:
Would it be possible for some of you guys to install a couple of apps to test as I'm having problems with them.
The apps are World Newspapers (Abhishek Kumar) & BBC News (Jim Blacker). They install fine & launch. The problem I'm having is that I can't read any of the articles over wifi. When I turn off wifi & use 3g connection everything works fine.
I've done a hard reset & installed just those two apps but same thing happens. Also what I found is after a hard reset I can't access Android market over wifi. I have to switch off wifi & sign in using 3g connection first but after that its fine
Thanks
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Hey,
I am the dev of World Newspapers, is the problem solved?
Regards

mobilenewsdev said:
Hey,
I am the dev of World Newspapers, is the problem solved?
Regards
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My phone speaker stopped working after a couple of weeks so I returned to Amazon for refund. My Defy definately had a problem with the apps I described including yours, but as there not much people replying to this thread then maybe it was limited to just my device.

My friend
Where are you and which ISP you are using?
I believe the problem doesn't caused by your Defy.

gavinta said:
My friend
Where are you and which ISP you are using?
I believe the problem doesn't caused by your Defy.
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HI there its nothing to do with isp. I have a Dell Streak, HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S & JUST got a Nexus S & they all have no problems with the apps.

Oh. I'm sorry about that. Can you check /system/etc/host ? You can view that as a text file. In a normal situation you can see "localhost 127.0.0.1" . if there has any other text, could you tell me?
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Does Defy support WiFi tethering?

If not is there an app that will enable it?
Thanks

not officially since atm it is running 2.1 but you can wifi teather if you root your phone then install and ap such as barnicle wi fi teather works well for me

Installed Barnicle and it appears to be running but niether my Vista laptop or my Win7 netbook see it.

I bought mine from Germany, and it too had the "3G mobile hotspot"-app. I´ve tried it, but can´t make it work properly. Not that I put that much effort into it...
The USB-tethering is working just fine though, I´m using it right now.

JamesDax said:
Installed Barnicle and it appears to be running but niether my Vista laptop or my Win7 netbook see it.
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See if this works for you. I use the bluetooth part it.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

heglen said:
I bought mine from Germany, and it too had the "3G mobile hotspot"-app. I´ve tried it, but can´t make it work properly. Not that I put that much effort into it...
The USB-tethering is working just fine though, I´m using it right now.
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My Defy from Austria has given me no trouble using wifi tethering.
Though WPA2 encryption didn't work for some reason, it worked flawlessly with WEP.

Is there any chance you can upload it here?
heglen said:
I bought mine from Germany, and it too had the "3G mobile hotspot"-app. I´ve tried it, but can´t make it work properly. Not that I put that much effort into it...
The USB-tethering is working just fine though, I´m using it right now.
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mine is uk set, i can use wifi-tethering thru the 3g mobile hotspot app with no problem.

tiggggr said:
I'm a newbie so can't post working link but
http:// www. mediafire.com/?ccqvd4isukgyz9g
This is Mynet.apk, which appears to be the 3G mobile hotspot. at least when i removed it, 3G mobile hotspot disappeared.
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Downloaded and tried to install but for some reason it won't. It is the 3G mobile hotspot app though. Guess it's only for European Defys.
Edit: After further research I found an app called Wireless Tether 2.0.5. Works great. There is supposed to be a newer version(2.0.6) but I can't find it on the market.
Edit2: Nevermind I found it. If intrested it's can be had here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list

JamesDax said:
Downloaded and tried to install but for some reason it won't. It is the 3G mobile hotspot app though. Guess it's only for European Defys.
Edit: After further research I found an app called Wireless Tether 2.0.5. Works great. There is supposed to be a newer version(2.0.6) but I can't find it on the market.
Edit2: Nevermind I found it. If intrested it's can be had here: code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/......
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James:
Thank you for posting that link! I am new to Android and "rooting" cell phones. after rooting my Defy I was spinning my wheels finding a teather program that worked. That program is awesome!!!!!
Thanks again. I now have the perfect phone - beach resistant, work resistant, email, apps and it now has tethering. Now i get to use my iPhone and Blackberry Bold for door stops!

I've been using the stock wifi tethering app since got the phone - works sweet for me

Higgsy said:
I've been using the stock wifi tethering app since got the phone - works sweet for me
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There is no stock wifi tethering app for the US T-Mobile Defy.

Tethering via motorola's 3g mobile hotspot application works fine, same for the usb tethering (without any changes, rooting etc.).
But one thing I found was that the data traffic via tethering is not counted. It neither shows up in the internal traffic counter nor in applications like 3G watchdog. I couldn't really figure out any reason for this! Anyone else a clue?

Happy to report that the 3G Mobile Hotspot app comes standard with the T-Mobile 2.2.1 ROM and works great.

Where can I get this ROM.
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Happy to report that the 3G Mobile Hotspot app comes standard with the T-Mobile 2.2.1 ROM and works great.
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Just confirming what JamesDax mentioned. Android-Wifi-Tether 2.0.6 works well with my Defy (rooted stock ROM) and Windows 7 laptop as a client so far without issue. I had skipped over it until his post because I could find no evidence of the Defy having 'netfilter' support as required by the application. Based on JamesDax's postI figured I would give it a shot. (Thanks James!). Note: the only encryption it offers is WEP 64 which is very weak. App is worthy of a donation.
I also tried Barnacle Wifi Tether previously and it would behave as if it were working but the SSID could not be detected by any client I tried. I tested various settings in an attempt to get it working to no avail. I do believe it's something to do with it's interaction with the Defy as it seems to work on various other devices properly from reading reviews and discussions on the app.
-felipe

Anyone test this build-in 3G Hotspot application with GRPS?

Barnacle working mighty fine here (jboogie's Froyo Beta 2).

richard_tsang said:
Anyone test this build-in 3G Hotspot application with GRPS?
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Worked fine for me over GPRS, WCDMA and HSDPA. Of course it's slow on GPRS. I think it depends on your provider / signal /data plan whether this is a viable option for you.

Just tried the app that was previosly posted and it works great connected really fast to my laptop

[Q] 3G Not Working Correctly

Hey there! I've recently started having problems using 3G on my DHD.
I'm running Android Revolution HD 5.2.3, but the issues started occuring many versions before this, I just haven't had a chance to sit down and look into the problem.
When I connect to 3G, the icon appears in the notification bar but I simply seem to have no connectivity at all. Occasionally the icon will change to a H. If I try to browse a webpage, the up arrow on the icon will light up and the down arrow will occasionally flicker, but nothing happens. Can't browse webpages or use any apps that require a connection.
Sometimes it will randomly start working again for 15mins or so and then drop out again. 90% of the time, turning airplane mode on and then off again will fix the problem for 15mins also before it drops out.
Does anybody have any idea what problem I may be having? I'm with Vodafone Australia.
Update: At the suggestion of another XDA member, I tried flashing another radio and I'm still having the same issue, so I assume it is not related to the radio.
Bonus Question: When I can get access to 3G, since upgrading to ARHD 5.2.3, the google homepage no longer detects that I'm on a mobile device and does't take me to the mobile version. How can I fix this?

Please do check your 3G mobile data APN configuration. Make sure the 3G APN matched with your current carrier 3G configuration (search google for your Vodafone APN setting). The letter H indicates HSDPA connection (or 3.5G, maybe).
In browser setting, check your user agent setting, set it to Android/mobile. If not, clear cache and data of Browser program in Manage Application Setting.
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Fixed the browser, thanks!
However, I have set up my APN correctly (as far as I am aware) and am still having the issue. Could re-flashing my radio help?
Update: At the suggestion of another XDA member, I tried flashing another radio and I'm still having the same issue, so I assume it is not related to the radio.

You have a fine, working mobile data, so you shouldn't have to push radio,RIL or flash kernel though. My best suggestion was the APN thing mentioned earlier. Or its network carrier related maybe? Try to consult your carrier customer service.
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drpsyko said:
You have a fine, working mobile data, so you shouldn't have to push radio,RIL or flash kernel though. My best suggestion was the APN thing mentioned earlier. Or its network carrier related maybe? Try to consult your carrier customer service.
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I consulted customer service and they are uncertain of any problems and simply told me that their service is 'not guaranteed to be perfect'.
However, a friend who lives in my area on the same carrier with the exact same phone is having no problems at all with connectivity, so I'm certain it's related to my phone alone.

I consulted customer service and they are uncertain of any problems and simply told me that their service is 'not guaranteed to be perfect'.
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Wow, that is not a nice thing to say to a customer. Have you tried to revert to stock rom with stock kernel and vodafone radio?
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I haven't tried that as I couldn't find the stock vodafone AUS RUU (I think that's what I need anyway...)
But I've had a custom rom and custom radio since the day I got my phone and up until two months ago or so my internet has been incredibly fast and not dropped out once, so I'm doubting it's ROM/Radio related... Starting to worry that it could be hardware.

Denavar said:
Starting to worry that it could be hardware.
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I'm afraid so too. That's the worst case scenario. Still, you should consult someone who's expert in this matter personally. Not the repair shop (that would be last resort).
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T-Mobile uk pay as u go defy

I'm absolutely sick of T-Mobile IV had nothing but problems with notifications n email notifications not been received the Tec team are useless its like talking to a brick wall! And the say its unlimited internet that's rubbish. Is anyone else having the problems I'm experiencing with T-Mobile s network. I honestly think there blocking notifications ports and not telling there customers. Anyway just wanted to now if anyone is having same problems as me.
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maccboy2010 said:
I'm absolutely sick of T-Mobile IV had nothing but problems with notifications n email notifications not been received the Tec team are useless its like talking to a brick wall! And the say its unlimited internet that's rubbish. Is anyone else having the problems I'm experiencing with T-Mobile s network. I honestly think there blocking notifications ports and not telling there customers. Anyway just wanted to now if anyone is having same problems as me.
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MY t-mobile atrix is just fine on cm7.
What rom are you using?
have you changed baseband?
do you have data roming active?

I had problems with T-Mobile for a few days between Xmas and New Year. I could only connect via T-Mobile/Orange and this ment no data connection.
Luckily I was at home over the holidays and so had WiFi.
Back to the normal T-Mobile service with data connections now though.
Maybe they just had network outages

Hi macboy there is a post on the tmobile forums that suggests social notifications are suppressed on pay as you go. But that wouldn't include email. There seem to be some defy that networking suddenly fails, cured by a reboot. Check your sim is N3 type, visit local store. If it is then send it back.
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Hiya yeh I seen all them post on T-Mobile site how do u check if my similar is a n type? ? Thanks
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I'm using cyangen mod stable 7.1 what bassband should I be using with that defy bassband switcher? ? I'm a uk T-Mobile pay as u go user if I put a vodafone sim in everything works I get all notifications! oh I ment email notifications not emails .thanks Gavin.
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I'm using cyangen mod stable what bassband should I be using? When I put a vodafone sim in everything works I mentioned email notifications not emails on T-Mobile I have to keep putting aeroplane mode to get notifications to work. How do I no if my sim is a n type?? Thanks. Gavin.
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Ment email notifications.
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Your default baseband is 0.59
02 but you will get full service with 3.4.11 or if you have the option 3.4.179
Easiest way to check sim is n type is to pop into s store
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The defy bassband switcher has none of them.
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Its got 2.21.0 n 2.51.1 T-Mobile uk
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Here u go this is the defy switcher.
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And that's the top ones. Which would u put it on. Thanks
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That's the top half which would u choose. Thanks.
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It does tmobile uk 3.4-11
Also tmobile uk 2.51 will work fine too.
Not on cm myself right so don't have the exact name but either similar to the above will work, although I never had to bother it just worked.
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Lol x post uk rt.3.4.11 is from the retail rom and will work, but show an r when on orange.
Tmobile uk 2.51 will also work, without the r
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Crawling internet over data & NO Downloading

Problem:
The speeds which I get over 3g are ridiculous!! can hardly access any website, everything keeps timing out !!
I can't even download a 300 Kb File !!
Be it over Google play or any other download using the browser, I just can't download Anything.
The download starts..downloading on the notification bar..after waiting for a couple of minutes, it times out ??
Is anybody else facing this problem??
Has it got something to do with the E-988 model ??
Tries:
1.Tried switching carriers(3 different ones)>>same issue with everyone of them
2. Used the 3g/4g optimizer app along with the 3g tweak script by Zepplinrox>>NO effect
3. Tried to find a copy so that i can flash a new radio for my E-988>>couldn't find one
4. Tried using GetRIL but it said my phone is not supported.
There is Absolutely no problem with either downloading/internet access while I am using WIFI, but as soon as I switch to data, it just dies out
Any solutions/suggestions would help out a lot..
>>Took my phone down to LG service center, they said it works just fine:laugh::laugh:<<

Numerous factors depict whether or not you get a good speed when it comes to data. Location, congestion, company and location again.

Jammol said:
Numerous factors depict whether or not you get a good speed when it comes to data. Location, congestion, company and location again.
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Agreed man..but still, No 3G is that bad that you can't download a freaking 300 Kb file..
I assume that the radio is messed up..
waiting for someone to post native radios for Asia region..flash & try them out..

prabhjeet.oberoi said:
Agreed man..but still, No 3G is that bad that you can't download a freaking 300 Kb file..
I assume that the radio is messed up..
waiting for someone to post native radios for Asia region..flash & try them out..
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Make sure you are using the correct APN`s
It might be a good while before those modems are posted things seem slow around here. Make sure you are actually on 3G as it says 3G at the top and not 2G/E right?

I use E988 too....and have no 3G problem so far.....

hyelton said:
Make sure you are using the correct APN`s
It might be a good while before those modems are posted things seem slow around here. Make sure you are actually on 3G as it says 3G at the top and not 2G/E right?
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APN is correct for every SIM. The problem doesn't seem to be with the provider, its either a hardware issue or maybe a software issue.
I have 3 GSM micro SIMs from 3 different providers..
The GSM signal keeps fluctuating..1 bar to 5 bars(no issue with audio quality though).
Never ever seen a 3G icon on the phone, hardly get a HSDPA(H).
>>Googled stuff and tried to Force my phone to WCDMA only, started having network issues..
>>checked ur stuff on build.prop edit as well..tried that..Didn't help..
>>Have a HTC One X as well, 3G works like a charm on that..

It would have to be hardware. If it was software everyone else would be having the issue
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hyelton said:
It would have to be hardware. If it was software everyone else would be having the issue
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Thats the thing..I took it over to LG service center. They kept it over the weekend and said there was absolutely nothing wrong with the hardware !!
I told them it could be an issue with the receiver antenna (read it somewhere).
They said if that was the case then WIFI would be affected as well (which isn't).
I'm still confused.
Thanks for the input thiough..
will post if there is Any improvement.

same problem on f240s. wifi speed and stability is great, but mobile data is just way too slow.. i cant figure it out..
im usually stuck on "g", dont think i ever saw "3g" there.. the only thing that i think could be the problem is the 1900mhz frequency that my model doesnt have, but it has the 2100mhz frequency that my operator uses along with the 1900mhz frequency..
is there any way to resolve this? i saw some ways to convert the phone to e988. would thet help? i tried to alter things in the secret menu, but no luck. no setting worked except automatic..