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You may also call this reversed USB tether.
This might come in handy if you're near a computer (Win XP/Win7) and there's no Wifi to connect to etc..
So after some research and trying I've found some information on how to do this.
Requirements:
* Android 2.2 (or an older version with a root tethering app)
* ADB from Android SDK, or a rooted Android 2.2 with terminal in root mode
STEP 1:
Install USB drivers from Android SDK.
STEP 2:
Connect USB cable and activate USB Tethering.
You should see a new network interface. (On XP you might need to install the RNDIS driver manually, see below)
If you're also missing RNDIS driver on Win7, look here.
Win XP manual driver install Android USB Ethernet/RNDIS: (You can skip this if you're on Win 7)
1. Download the following configuration file inside the *.zip attached to this post (tetherxp.inf) to your Windows XP computer.
2. Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone to your computer.
3. On the Android phone, press Home > Menu > Settings to open the Settings application.
4. Press Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.
5. Check USB tethering.
6. When Windows XP’s New Hardware Wizard opens, select No, not at this time and click Next.
7. Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
8. Click Browse to browse to the directory where you installed the configuration file you downloaded in Step 1 and click Next. Windows XP uses the configuration file to configure itself to support USB tethering with the Android phone. (This might take a while)
9. When Windows XP finishes installing the software for Android USB Ethernet/RNDIS, click Finish.
STEP 3:
Bridge the 2 network interfaces.
STEP 4:
Setup usb0 interface of your phone. You have to options:
1. From your computer, execute:
./adb shell netcfg usb0 dhcp
2. Or in a root terminal on your phone, type:
su
netcfg usb0 dhcp
You should now be able to connect to Internet on your phone using your computer's Internet connection.
Try to do a ping www.google.com to be sure.
STEP 5:
To shut down the reverse-tethering, first unbridge interfaces on your computer:
sudo ifconfig eth0 down
sudo ifconfig usb0 down
sudo ifconfig br0 down
sudo brctl delbr br0
sudo ifconfig eth0 up
sudo dhclient eth0
Then on your phone, uncheck the USB Tethering option.
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It is working now. After setting up ICS type in console emulator on your phone:
ifconfig usb1 192.168.2.2 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
route add default gw 192.168.2.1 dev usb0
iptables -F
iptables -F -t nat
setprop net.dns1 8.8.8.8
setprop "net.gprs.http-proxy" ""
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Hope this helps some one who wants this to the right direction.
And maybe we're able to create an app to do this all automated.
Known issues but does not apply to all users:
1. Internet in browser application does not work.
2. Can't ping domain name.
For a little more info check out the sources, this includes the Linux version too.
Sources: Google android, Mycila
Nice info
Going to post a link on the hero forum where someone was wanting to do this. I wonder if this will work on a froyo hero too...
it would be cool if one of the devs could write a small app to switch this on n off great find tho shoemeistah
Thank you for the guide, It worked fine. There are several things not working though:
- can't download apps from market, they stuck on "downloading"
- my google account don't sync
- other apps don't update themselves. For example my twitter app won't show any new tweets until I open it and manually press "refresh"
I searched for this long time ago, even created a thread about it awhile back, didnt have luck like you did though
I gave up on it eventually, it would be nice to make an app out of it.
mind asking how did you confirm the net to be working on browser? by pinging google.com?
since i saw the last line you put "Internet in browser application does not work."
You can do that in the terminal
[U][B] Internet connection on your Android phone via your PC [/B][/U]
I think I found the best solution. Check it out connectify.me
I wanted to use my PC wired internet & I was astonished that this wasn't available in my HTC Desire & 1st Android device!. I looked over the net, I found many options but most asked for a rooted device! I didn't want to root my brand new Desire.
Connectify is an easy to use software router for Windows 7 computers. After downloading and installing the lightweight application, Connectify utilizes your computers' built in Wi-Fi card to wirelessly share any available Internet connection: a cable modem, a cellular card, or even another Wi-Fi network. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices including laptops, smart phones, music players, and gaming systems can see and join your Connectify hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi access point and are kept safe and secure by password-protected WPA2 Encryption.
I tried it & it's working perfectly for me .. It's a free app.
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Phone: HTC Desire (SIM Free)
Type: Desire
Build: HTC Desire 2.2, 2.10 (kernel: htc 2.6.32.15)
Baseband: 5.09.05.30
Network: UMTS auto (EGY)
By me it didn't work. Using OpenDesire with Froyo 2.2
So I made it work, by edititng the .inf file.
Here the file for USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0C02.
For all which still have a problem(USB TETHERING ON DEVICE MUST BE ACTIVE, ALSO THE IDs DIFFERS BETWEEN CONNECTED WITH ADB OR NOT), go into the device manager -> open the device -> goto tab details -> choose device id
look at it, you see somewhere vid_XXXX and further pid_XXXX
open my file -> goto line 31 -> change vid_YYYY and pid_YYYY with what you see in your device dialog. the same you do on line 35. be careful with 0 or o.
Regards
Ralph
I am also using connectify, easy to install, set it up, connect with Desire, anything works fine.
Thanks GhostOfTheNet.
chrismast said:
I am also using connectify, easy to install, set it up, connect with Desire, anything works fine.
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I appreciate the recommendations for other solutions.
But as you can see this thread is for a internet solution at places where is no Wifi available.
So please keep it on topic, thanks!
browser & webviews
Any idea why browser won't work?
I'm interested in testing against internal sites (of course no WAP here.. cuz they be scared i guess).. both Browser and embedded webviews.
connectify great program.works fine
its a default feature in hd roms but that doesnt work in all programs
Connectify doesn't work correctly with my Galaxy 5. It keeps connected for a short time then disconnects and then, connects again, connect, disconnect...
Does anyone know how to fix it?
Thanks Man
plz make a video tutroial of this
its difficult to under stand
does it actualy work?? anyone tried this and actualy worked??? just a simple yes or no.
thanks
small proble plz solve it
hi
I have a small problem in it when my device is not in usb tethering mode
i can see it in my adb devices
as soon as is start usbtethering it say no device found
plz help me
thanks a lot !!!
realy nice guide! Thanks!
Just to resume a lot of questions regarding this subject. There is a list of steps to get your 3G data connection shared with yout PC via USB for each device.
--== HTC HD7 ==--
1. Download XAP file
2. Download the HTC USB Modem drivers
3. Deploy XAP file to your phone
4. Turn off your Data connection in your phone.
5. Run DFRouter and click on “HTC Modem”
6. If you only downloaded driver package just unzip to any folder, then Open Device Manager (recommended for Win7 64bit).
7. Find USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0EFF&REV_0000&MI_01 and force update driver with HtcUsbMdmV64 (inside unzipped folder)
8. Find USB\VID_0BB4&PID_0EFF&REV_0000&MI_00 and force update driver with HtcVComV64 (inside unzipped folder)
9. You will get two new device HTC USB Modem and HTC Diagnostic Interface (COM8)
10. Connect device to PC, open HTC USB Modem and select Advance Label
11. Add below command +cgdcont=1,”ip”,”APN”
(APN = Your carrier’s APN)
12. Create a new connection with HTC USB Modem, diag number is *99# and disabling IPV6
13.Just connect without user name and password.
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--== Dell Venue Pro ==--
1. Download the HTC USB Modem drivers
2. Edit both HtcUsbMdmV64.inf and HtcVComV64.inf files from the extracted drivers replacing the HTC device IDs with VID_05c6&PID_3199. Leave the &MI_00.
3. Go to EM(##634#), and go to Service Center, swithcing to Composite Mode. The password is *#301#.
4. After the fone reboots, install the 2 modified device drivers as you would do in HTC tutorial.
4. Continue following the HTC guide from step 9.
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--== Samsung WP7 Devices ==--
1. Download Samsung USB Drivers and install it
2. Dial ##634# then press the Call button
3. On diagnosis screen, Dial *#7284# and press Call button
4. A “Microsoft USB Test” screen will show up which allows configuration of USB Path Control settings (options available is Zune Sync; Modem, Tethered Call; and Modem, USB Diag). Select Modem, Tethered Call. The phone will restart and activate the setting. Windows will detect and install the driver from the device. A phone modem named Samsung Mobile Modem will be installed.
5. Now you can create a connection dial-up on your windows as step 9 in HTC HD7 tutorial.
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--== LG WP7 Devices ==--
1. Download LG USB Drivers and install it
2.Launch the LG phone dialer, and dial ##634#, then press the Call button to bring up a list of applications under the screen title of “MFG”.
3.When asked to input password, enter 277634#*# to unlock the password-protected MFG.
4.Turn off the data connection in Settings -> Network Mobile.
5.Start MFG and go to the USB Switching option in Menu Engineer -> Port Setting.
6.Select the QC COMPOSITE and validate.
7.The phone will automatically restart to activate the setting.
8.Connect the phone to PC with a USB cable.
9.Windows should automatically detect the Windows Phone 7 and install driver from the device. A phone modem named LGE CDMA USB Modem will be installed.
10.Edit or configure the LGE CDMA USB Modem settings or properties, and add in additional parameter in the string (change APN for your APN name):
+CGDCONT=1,"IP","orange"
11.Manually create a new dial-up connection that uses the LG USB modem with phone number to dial as * 99 # as HTC HD7 tutorial.
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While tethering via USB, the synchronization with Zune software may not be working. In this case, just disconnect the USB cable and connect over Wi-Fi connection to sync up with Zune software. And the disclaimer is that the hack violates most mobile carrier’s terms of service, and may cost users a lot of money for overage charge if they’re on limited data plan.
Also, I didn't tested all devices cause I just have a HTC HD7 and all information here was a compilation from some blog bosts I found over the web. I hope moderators can stick it somewhere so people can stop creating new posts regarding this subject 'cause I'll keep this post updated and, when the WIFI/BT/Cableless tethering comes UP, I'll update it here.
I hape it help. Enjoy it.
Best regards...
Gutemberg
thanks this is great but we need internet connection sharing over usb, bt, or wifi
when our carriers can see us dialing up and charge us, well that is just not right
and i will not stand for it, nor will i pay for it lol
megagprime said:
thanks this is great but we need internet connection sharing over usb, bt, or wifi
when our carriers can see us dialing up and charge us, well that is just not right
and i will not stand for it, nor will i pay for it lol
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Yep, I still working on figure out how to do this. If there is a way to open a socket on the phone and listen on some ports, I can quickly do that.
Also, you will only be billed from your carrier if you dont have a illimited data plan. At least, I'm not charged from nothing and run just fine.
Thanks a lot for compiling all this information and getting it to us. One question though. Do you have to update drivers on each pc you want to tether with? Also, think the link to the HTC USB Drivers is wrong
I've been following this thread for two days now (in the HD2 WP7 forum, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922000) but so far I'm not able to get my HD7 going with 3G tethering (always return error code of 692 despite me having to turn off the data connection in phone and having forced update the two drivers from HTC Sync for Android).
See if anyone else can get it going on HD7...
same here cannot download the second file...
kwill said:
Thanks a lot for compiling all this information and getting it to us. One question though. Do you have to update drivers on each pc you want to tether with? Also, think the link to the HTC USB Drivers is wrong
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Yes, every PC that you are connecting the phone, you will need the USB driver. And sorry about the link. I already fixed it.
eeeeeh said:
I've been following this thread for two days now (in the HD2 WP7 forum, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922000) but so far I'm not able to get my HD7 going with 3G tethering (always return error code of 692 despite me having to turn off the data connection in phone and having forced update the two drivers from HTC Sync for Android).
See if anyone else can get it going on HD7...
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Weird... I'm replying to you right now from my device connection...
galvesribeiro said:
Yes, every PC that you are connecting the phone, you will need the USB driver. And sorry about the link. I already fixed it.
Weird... I'm replying to you right now from my device connection...
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In my modem log, I'm getting the following:
01-27-2011 13:44:30.317 - Opening Modem
01-27-2011 13:44:30.317 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=0, rtsctl=1
01-27-2011 13:44:30.317 - Initializing modem.
01-27-2011 13:44:30.327 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
01-27-2011 13:44:30.327 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
01-27-2011 13:44:30.337 - Send: AT<cr>
01-27-2011 13:44:32.350 - Timed out waiting for response from modem
01-27-2011 13:44:32.350 - The modem failed to respond to the initialization command, Retrying one more time
I've already put the extra initialization command into the modem advanced properties, under "Device Manager", and properties of the "HTC USB Modem"..
Maybe the format of my string is something wrong? I'm using this:
+cgdcont=1,"IP","mobile.three.com.hk"
eeeeeh said:
In my modem log, I'm getting the following:
01-27-2011 13:44:30.317 - Opening Modem
01-27-2011 13:44:30.317 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=0, rtsctl=1
01-27-2011 13:44:30.317 - Initializing modem.
01-27-2011 13:44:30.327 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
01-27-2011 13:44:30.327 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
01-27-2011 13:44:30.337 - Send: AT<cr>
01-27-2011 13:44:32.350 - Timed out waiting for response from modem
01-27-2011 13:44:32.350 - The modem failed to respond to the initialization command, Retrying one more time
I've already put the extra initialization command into the modem advanced properties, under "Device Manager", and properties of the "HTC USB Modem"..
Maybe the format of my string is something wrong? I'm using this:
+cgdcont=1,"IP","mobile.three.com.hk"
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Okay, just to report back, it is now working properly. After some messing around - by not enabling (unchecking) the dial-up properties of IPV6 (so left with IPV4), connectivity went through flawlessly.
thanks everyone!
Awesome.
i have dialed up with my cell before (through windows on my htc diamond) and i was charged. telus sucks yes i know. i have not tried with my lg optimus but i bet they can see...
whats my telus APN name?
+cgdcont=1,"IP","telus" ???
ill test this and report back
The APN field is you APN name configured on your device. Not the APN Address.
In my case here in Brazil it is "TIM CONNECT FAST" so my command should be +cgdcont=1,"IP","TIM CONNECT FAST"
galvesribeiro said:
The APN field is you APN name configured on your device. Not the APN Address.
In my case here in Brazil it is "TIM CONNECT FAST" so my command should be +cgdcont=1,"IP","TIM CONNECT FAST"
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sp.telus.com
=)... WORKS MINT!!!!
, will report if charged when telus updates my data usage/billing info
eeeeeh said:
Okay, just to report back, it is now working properly. After some messing around - by not enabling (unchecking) the dial-up properties of IPV6 (so left with IPV4), connectivity went through flawlessly.
thanks everyone!
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Good! Let me update with this results
I'm stumped. Tried the APN address, the APN names, with data on/off, with APN in the cellular settings and without, IPV6 off etc. and nothing. Perhaps it's a T-Mobile US problem? Because I've tried the APN names "T-Mobile" and "T-Mobile US" and still get the 692 error...Any suggestions?
Ok. Now this is weird. I did nothing differently except I accidentally clicked USB Sync before I clicked HTC Modem on DFRouter and the connection went through. Hmm...
Success
Finally i got it working on my HTC-HD7 (Windows 7 x64 Prof).
The one thing a would like to add is I configured the "PPP" settings in the adapter settings (let ony LCP checked) but i don't think this was the breakthrough.
After some play-around in settings (PPP on pc for example, disable Wifi/Wlan on phone) I managed to get the Error "668" instead of "692", also data connection was disabled. Restarting the phone made it work!
Just make sure to have the right driver installed and restart your phone after disabling the data connection that helped for me!
Remember to disable IPv6.
I use the "*99#" number and +cgdcont=1,"ip","internet"
for o2 germany apn
Edit: Let the default COM port.. I didn't change the COM port and it works now.. If you changed then delete the devices from device manager and start from the beginning
good luck
reddragon
how is everyone dialing *99#? are you calling using your computer or your dialpad on WP7's?
t-mobile us settings hd7
alright after a lot of hours trying here and there i finally set up my connection from tmobile hd7 usa.
on the advance tab (to get there after installing the drivers and device on usb modem mode go to to device manager then modems then right click usb modem then properties then advance tab) put there copy and paste +cgdcont=1,"IP","wap.voicestream.com"
then go to settings on your phone, celullar, data connection off, go down add apn
apn
wap.voicestream.com
username
(blank)
password
(blank)
then
Add A New Internet Connection
Close the Phone and Modem Options and the Control Panel.
For XP: Create a new connection with Start -> Connect To -> Show all connections -> Create a new connection.
1. Click Next
2. Select "Connect To The Internet" then Next
3. Select "Set up my connection manually" then Next
4. Select "Connect using a dial-up modem" then Next.
For Vista: Create a new connection with Start -> Connect To ->
1. Set up a connection or network
2. Choose a connection option: Click on "Connect to the Internet (Set up a wireless, broadband, or dial-up connection to the Internet."
3. You are already connected to the Internet - Click on "Set up a new connection anyway"
4. At "How do you want to connect?" Click on "Dial-up"
5. Check only the Standard Modem (if prompted).
6. Give the connection a name such as "BlackBerry Modem", then Next.
7. On the next screen, pick one of the following phone numbers, depending on your carrier:
....If you use GSM/Cingular/AT&T/TMobile/SwissCom: Enter phone number *99#
8. Click Next.
If you use T-Mobile:
.........Username: (blank)
.........Password: (blank)
.........Note: In USA, you can leave both blank
9. click properties
ppp settings
ckeck only lcp extensions.
restart the phone at this point with usb disconnected then when the phone restarts connect usb
open your dial up connection and click connect.
hope this helps
thank u.
lemonspeakers said:
how is everyone dialing *99#? are you calling using your computer or your dialpad on WP7's?
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You dial with your computer, where you set up the dial up connection.
Aditionaly for everyone with 32Bit Systems (like me...) who have troubles finding the drivers, take these from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10949837&postcount=78
It got it to work with my HTC Mozart 7 and german provider "BASE".
Now I'm curious how this is charged by the provider..... hope this is covered by my dataconnection flat.
C~
Hi,
I'd like to use my phone as modem. Currently I have S.FROYO II ED with Milestone usb tether. Does anybody know how should I use it?
1. What kind of USB connecion should I choose from the list when I connect to PC(Motorola portal, Windows Sync, USB Mass Storage, None).
2. Does it matter if I check settings->wireless & networking -> mobile networks -> internet thetering?
3. Should I have USB debugging checked?
Thaks,
FR
Hello
I have stock froyo and I made USB tethering working with win xp as follows
1. On Defy: I enabled settings->wireless & networking -> mobile networks -> internet tetering
2. connect defy to pc. On connections i see a "local area connection" with device "Motorola USB driver". In USB settings I selected Motorola Phone portal (I do not know if it makes a difference)
Honestly at this step I expected the USB tether to work but no such luck, so I proceeded to step 3 below
3.On PC (win xp): I created basically a new dial up connection
Start
- settings
- connections
- create new connexion
- connect to internet
- set up connection manually
- connect using a dial-up modem (here I select motorola dial up modem)
- isp name (I put Motorola)
- phone number is *99#
- User name: APN user name (as you have it defined on your phone APN).
- Password: APN password (as you have it defined on your phone APN)
Now USB tethering works. I connect the defy, I start the dial-up and no problem
I hope this helps
Hi people I have a small problem trying to tether my Desire HD.
I have rooted the handset and installed custom roms successfully. However,
When trying to USB tether I can connect it to my laptop (running XP) via USB tendering option on the phone. However I cannot connect to the internet on my laptop. Can anyone help ?? I have tried downloading USB tether tools or apps but no luck.
I have noticed that even though I have chosen USB tether if I go
Settings - wireless networks. And scroll down to the bottom,
The USB tether option is not ticked, trying to tick the box just brings up "unable to turn on"
I'm stumped as my friends Desire easily tethers on my laptop.
I am on Orange and have an " unlimited" data plan.
Thanks in advance people
Hmm that's weird.... try to unplug your dhd from your pc and activate usb tethering in the settings. Normally it should turn on even without being connected to a pc.
If there's still an error, it's probably an issue with your rom
Tapatalked with Tapatalk from my Desire HD using Tapatalk.
When I bought my DHD , I had the same problem , because I used to press either "Internet pass through" or "USB tethering" without waiting the phone to establish a stable connection to the PC .Later I realized that if I firstly turn on "Charge only" , because in this way the phone is able to establish a stable connection , and later I turn on "Internet pass through" or "Usb tethering" , the internet connection get established succesfully.So I suggest you to follow these instructions , I hope they could fix your issue :
-Press "Charge Only" when you have connected your phone to the PC . Wait a few seconds ( 10-15 ) , later you could press "usb tethering " .
-If this haven't helped you , you could try this
-Go to Control Panel - > Network Connections - > Press " Local Area Connection " icon ( which ressembles Monitors ) - > Press " Properties " - > Scroll down the column , which has appeared , till you found the row , in which is written " Internet Protocal TCP/IP" , and press it - > In both "general" and "alternate connection" press the circle , where is written " Obtain an IP adress , automatically " .
- After you have done this , try to establish USB tethering connection .
I hope this may fix your problem : ))
I've actually an even more strange behavouir....it looks connected (at least I've the icon in my tray area), but it is not working...
I've also tried to pass before from the charge only and then tick the USB tethering option, I've re-install the HTC sync and the sdk suite, I've done a factory reset....but nothing!!!
Any idea???
MArco
Does normal wifi tethering work?? Also are you on a custom rom or stock rom?
I had some problems with my Tethering, and although i allowed the connection to happen through my firewall, it still didnt work, so i fully disabled my firewall, then it worked.
It sometimes does do some weird things. but thats all explained @Feltwo''s Post above
Stock rom with the last update (2.3.3)...the wifi tethering doesn't work either...
Try a program I found/use it's called PdaNet. Check out the web site to see if it will work for you.
You're a genius!!
It works!!!
Thanks a lot, mate!
Anyone get this working, the old method doesn't work. The computer found the phone and installed the modem. Does the Samsung Focus S have different connection strings?
In the diagnostic screen there are more options than the Samsung Focus:
Zune Sync
Modem, Tethered Call
Modem, USB Diag.
Zune Sync, Modem.
Modem_QC, USB Diag.
dbrandusa said:
Anyone get this working, the old method doesn't work. The computer found the phone and installed the modem. Does the Samsung Focus S have different connection strings?
In the diagnostic screen there are more options than the Samsung Focus:
Zune Sync
Modem, Tethered Call
Modem, USB Diag.
Zune Sync, Modem.
Modem_QC, USB Diag.
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Haven't got my Focus S yet. Have you tried the WiFi hotspot hack yet?
ryotgz said:
Haven't got my Focus S yet. Have you tried the WiFi hotspot hack yet?
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internet sharing was loaded by default on my system settings.
Turning it on will trigger AT&T to enable the Tethering Plan. When I turned it on few months back on my Focus AT&T sent me a card within a few days stating they would turn on tethering automatically unless I called to tell them no. I used the USB tethering prior for 6 months with no word from AT&T until the I turned on internet sharing.
dbrandusa said:
internet sharing was loaded by default on my system settings.
Turning it on will trigger AT&T to enable the Tethering Plan. When I turned it on few months back on my Focus AT&T sent me a card within a few days stating they would turn on tethering automatically unless I called to tell them no. I used the USB tethering prior for 6 months with no word from AT&T until the I turned on internet sharing.
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I see. I was hoping running this would keep AT&T from turning on the tethering plan.
ryotgz said:
I see. I was hoping running this would keep AT&T from turning on the tethering plan.
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My original Focus was Developer and Interop Unlocked.
ryotgz said:
I see. I was hoping running this would keep AT&T from turning on the tethering plan.
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That will not prevent it at all. Without that you won't be able to turn it on, but once you do turn it on AT&T will message you saying if you continue you'll automatically be enrolled in a tehering plan.
dbrandusa said:
internet sharing was loaded by default on my system settings.
Turning it on will trigger AT&T to enable the Tethering Plan. When I turned it on few months back on my Focus AT&T sent me a card within a few days stating they would turn on tethering automatically unless I called to tell them no. I used the USB tethering prior for 6 months with no word from AT&T until the I turned on internet sharing.
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The exact thing happened to me. I've USB tethered my phone since January no problem and a week or two after trying internet sharing I got the message from AT&T. I figured the internet sharing triggered that but in fear of loosing my unlimited data plan I haven't tethered using either method since. Have you used USB tethering since getting the message with no problem?
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Have you used USB tethering since getting the message with no problem?
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Yes, few months with no issues. I called AT&T yesterday and asked if any more "tethering" triggers came through and they confirmed no. I am 100% positive the internet sharing in system settings triggers the plan if you don't pay for one.
The USB method that original worked for the Samsung Focus doesn't work on Samsung Focus S. I have tried on 3 different computers that worked previously; I can easily connect my Samsung Focus but receive dial-up error 628 or error 619 on the Focus S, the strings have be different. The main reason I upgraded was the 4G speeds which are amazing on this phone.
I have uninstalled all the drivers, deleted the modem and reinstalled with no problems. I just can not get past the error. We need to get us new Samsung Focus S owners our modem back
Got it working...
Only if you can't get modem to work (Otherwise proced to Update)
Remove modem from computer
Uninstall all previous software
Reinstall
Plug phone back in
Let automatic drivers install
If you don't have the "Diagnosis" APP installed (Otherwise Proceed to Update)
1. Bring up the dial pad on the phone
2. Dial ##634#
3. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
4. Dial *#7284#
5. Select Modem, Tethered Call (Option 2)
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> click "Set up a new connection or network" -> click "Set up a dial-up connection"
Use the following dial-up settings.
Dial-up phone number: *99***1#
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Connection Name: Samsung Focus S
Click "Connect"
Click "Continue setup anyways"
Update:
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Modems, right click on "SAMSUNG Mobile Modem" click "properties"
Go to "Advanced" Tab, add: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular"
with no trailing spaces.
To override your works VPN/Proxy using your phones connection:
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings -> right click on your newly created modem "Samsung Focus S" click "properties"
Go to "Networking" Tab, click "Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4", click "properties" -> click "advanced", uncheck [ ] Automatic Metric, set to 1 click okay. Re-dial your modem.
You can verify the proxy override works by checking your public ip address whatismyip[dot]com; it should show your assigned AT&T IP address. You can now go to websites your work Proxy has blocked. Enjoy full internet access at work!
To use sync with Zune again:
1. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
2. Dial *#7284#
3. Select Zune Sync (Option 1)
Note:
Adding "AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" with existing modem and drivers install didn't work for me, after reinstallation of modem and drivers it connected. You might be able to skip to the "update" step to see if works for you.
dbrandusa said:
I am using Windows 7 x64
Remove modem from computer
Uninstall all previous software
Reinstall
Plug phone back in
Let automatic drivers install
If you don't have the "Diagnosis" APP installed.
1. Bring up the dial pad on the phone
2. Dial ##634#
3. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
4. Dial *#7284#
5. Select Modem, Tethered Call (Option 2)
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> click "Set up a new connection or network" -> click "Set up a dial-up connection"
Use the following dial-up settings.
Dial-up phone number: *99***1#
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Connection Name: Samsung Focus S
Click "Connect"
Click "Continue setup anyways"
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Modems, right click on "SAMSUNG Mobile Modem" click "properties"
Go to "Advanced" Tab, add: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular"
with no trailing spaces.
To override your works VPN/Proxy using your phones connection.
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings -> right click on your newly created modem "Samsung Focus S" click "properties"
Go to "Networking" Tab, click "Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4", click "properties" -> click "advanced", uncheck [ ] Automatic Metric, set to 1 click okay. Re-dial your modem.
You can verify the proxy override works by checking your public ip address whatismyip[dot]com; it should show your assigned AT&T IP address. You can now go to websites your work Proxy has blocked. Enjoy full internet access at work!
To use sync with Zune again:
1. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
2. Dial *#7284#
3. Select Zune Sync (Option 1)
Note:
Adding "AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" with existing modem and drivers install didn't work for me, after reinstallation of modem and drivers it connected. You might be able to just skip to this step to see if works for you.
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Awesome! I'm tethered now and I'm trusting you that this is safe!
I didn't need to delete my old modem or uninstall any drivers. I plugged my phone in and it didn't even install new drivers but this worked right away.
clfosk said:
Awesome! I'm tethered now and I'm trusting you that this is safe!
I didn't need to delete my old modem or uninstall any drivers. I plugged my phone in and it didn't even install new drivers but this worked right away.
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I think I changed too many settings in my modem which caused me to uninstall everything. Hopefully the quick route will work for most people! I am glad you got it working! I have never had AT&T notify me this way, only using the Mango tethering option.
Hopefully we can add this to a sticky and under the Samsung Focus S section when it is up and running.
dbrandusa said:
I think I changed too many settings in my modem which caused me to uninstall everything. Hopefully the quick route will work for most people! I am glad you got it working! I have never had AT&T notify me this way, only using the Mango tethering option.
Hopefully we can add this to a sticky and under the Samsung Focus S section when it is up and running.
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Good job. The Samsung Focus S forum needs to go up soon!
Hello is there any way to make usbthetering on Omnia7 available? wolud be very nice
Have you tried following the same steps used for the Focus / Focus S?
Alternatively, have you tried a search?
USB tethering for all gen1 devices, even things like the DVP which otherwise have very little homebrew, has been known for many months. I don't recall if you had to tweak it slightly for the Omnia7 or not, but I don't think so.
focus flash
dbrandusa said:
Only if you can't get modem to work (Otherwise proced to Update)
Remove modem from computer
Uninstall all previous software
Reinstall
Plug phone back in
Let automatic drivers install
If you don't have the "Diagnosis" APP installed (Otherwise Proceed to Update)
1. Bring up the dial pad on the phone
2. Dial ##634#
3. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
4. Dial *#7284#
5. Select Modem, Tethered Call (Option 2)
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing -> click "Set up a new connection or network" -> click "Set up a dial-up connection"
Use the following dial-up settings.
Dial-up phone number: *99***1#
User name: [email protected]
Password: CINGULAR1
Connection Name: Samsung Focus S
Click "Connect"
Click "Continue setup anyways"
Update:
Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager -> Modems, right click on "SAMSUNG Mobile Modem" click "properties"
Go to "Advanced" Tab, add: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular"
with no trailing spaces.
To override your works VPN/Proxy using your phones connection:
Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change Adapter Settings -> right click on your newly created modem "Samsung Focus S" click "properties"
Go to "Networking" Tab, click "Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP/IPv4", click "properties" -> click "advanced", uncheck [ ] Automatic Metric, set to 1 click okay. Re-dial your modem.
You can verify the proxy override works by checking your public ip address whatismyip[dot]com; it should show your assigned AT&T IP address. You can now go to websites your work Proxy has blocked. Enjoy full internet access at work!
To use sync with Zune again:
1. Go to your APPS list and open "Diagnosis"
2. Dial *#7284#
3. Select Zune Sync (Option 1)
Note:
Adding "AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" with existing modem and drivers install didn't work for me, after reinstallation of modem and drivers it connected. You might be able to skip to the "update" step to see if works for you.
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worked for me, I have a focus flash!!!!!! Adding the code in the advanced properties worked and the connection was no longer refused and connected right away
Hmm, I seem to have a problem. I get the phone set to "Modem, Tethered Call" no problem, but when I plug the phone into the computer the install new hardware wizard fails with the message that it "can't find the necessary software."
Any ideas?
captobie said:
Hmm, I seem to have a problem. I get the phone set to "Modem, Tethered Call" no problem, but when I plug the phone into the computer the install new hardware wizard fails with the message that it "can't find the necessary software."
Any ideas?
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Install these drivers here: http://mirror.batteryboss.org/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe
clfosk said:
Install these drivers here: http://mirror.batteryboss.org/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe
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That did the trick. Using my phone as a modem right now... thanks!
Are the instructions in this forum so that I can use my 3G connection on my Samsung Focus S by my laptop that doesn't have Internet?
Or is it the other way around so that I can use my laptop's Internet connection so that my phone will be able to have Internet as well - just by connecting to the USB port?
I'm assuming it's for the former but I'd also like it if someone could point me to the latter.
It's for the former. For the latter, that's built-in; just connect the phone to the computer by USB and start the Zune software. It will create an Ethernet connection over USB for the phone to use, off of the PC's Internet connection. You could also use Internet Connection Sharing from the PC over WiFi, and connect the phone to that (it may help to use software that causes the PC's WiFi to appear as an access point; I'm not sure if the phone supports Ad-Hoc networks).
GoodDayToDie said:
It's for the former. For the latter, that's built-in; just connect the phone to the computer by USB and start the Zune software. It will create an Ethernet connection over USB for the phone to use, off of the PC's Internet connection. You could also use Internet Connection Sharing from the PC over WiFi, and connect the phone to that (it may help to use software that causes the PC's WiFi to appear as an access point; I'm not sure if the phone supports Ad-Hoc networks).
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Awesome! I didn't know that Ethernet connection over USB was able just by having Zune and the Windows Phone. Tried it and it works great!
Would that only work with Windows Phone or any other phones/devices I use while Zune is running?