Hi everyone‚ I got my galaxy nexus last week from expansys - so far so good‚ it's an awesome phone.
I've read on multiples places that the GN has support for native wifi and usb tethering via an option under the Wireless & network menu. However I can't seem to find it. I know there are apps that will allow it but I'd rather use the native option if at all avalible. Plus, it was said the former method did not require rooting the device.
Was the option removed from the stock rom ? (I have an ITL41F build - GSM model‚ android 4.0.1). Or was it never there in the first place ? If so it's fine I'll just root the device and use a third party app‚ but I‘m curious to know what happend to this option.
Thanks in advance to anybody who can help me to sort this out.
Settings, More, Tethering and portable hotspot.
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jstegeman said:
Settings, More, Tethering and portable hotspot
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Yes that's what I'm talking about. But I'm not seeing it on my phone : I have 6 options under Wireless & network > more‚ the last one being 'Mobile networks'.
Why is that?
It sounds like you have a version that has that option removed for some reason. This is something carriers sometimes do, but I'm not sure why it would be missing from one you bought through Expansys. I definitely have it on my stock yakjuux (Canadian) ROM.
There are several versions of the stock ROM. You could try flashing the official Google factory images which should definitely have wifi hotspot.
There are already threads about the different stock ROM versions and how to change to the "official" (yakju) one, so I won't get into that here.
Thank you for your reply.
Well now I'm sure it's been remove/disabled from my rom. I will give flashing the official rom a try - sadly I won't be able to do so for the next couple days.
I'm confused though‚ I was confident I had a 'pure' yakju build‚ and the thread you linked in your post seems to comfirm it (ITL41F/I9250XXKk1).
To find out for sure, install Android System Info and look under System > BuildInfos > Product to see which version you have now.
phazerorg said:
To find out for sure, install Android System Info and look under System > BuildInfos > Product to see which version you have now.
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Yup, that's how I found out mine was yakju.
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It says yakju all right. Do you guys with others yakju build in 4.0.1 have that tethering option?
Now i‛m even more confused. How come I don't? It can't have to do with my sim card or the location of my google account right?
the developers of Wifi Tether
were working on it last night... I can't say I was helping, but I did test the latest one on my Nexus Galaxy (pre110).
Have connected my MacBook Pro, Windows 7, Viewsonic Gtablet, and OpenBSD laptop all at the same time. works great for me. Some people have had issues with spontaneous reboots.
Sorry I can't post links (stupid posts rules). Do a search for "issue 1257".
give it a try...
Long press on the wifi button, that brings up the menu
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Long press on the wifi button, that brings up the menu
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I'm sorry I don't follow. What are you suggesting?
Brake‚ I understand your are talking about the Wifi Tether app‚ which is great‚ but my original intention was to figure out why my yakju build doesn't have the native usb and wifi tethering option when others do‚ and bring it back.
Well‚ if I don't find any other lead I'll just just flash in the lastest yakju version from google and see if that fixes it.
Thanks for your time everyone.
Hello,
I have the same "behaviour" : don't have the personal hotspot and all info on the phone say me I was with the official yakju build in 4.0.1.
Buy phone from uk and use french sim.
Let's us know if you have this option after you flash (if you want to flash )
David.
Hi folks,
same here... I just bought a galaxy nexus in France, v4.0.1 ITL41D I9250XXKK1 and I don't have any tethering option in my Network menu
As far as I understand, I though that ITL41D was the "real" google build... So what can I do now ? I can't
It's nice to be allowed to use this option, but I cannot enable it :-D
My stock build (yakjuux) came with tethering, and it's also in the 4.0.3 AOSP build.
I'd flash Google's stock images.
I have a yakju built, 4.0.1 and i got its uk unlocked version. From the start i had portable wifi hotspot and it works great. Really surprised that its not showing up for u. Did u buy the phone outright did u get it w contract?
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Popeyethe13th said:
I have a yakju built, 4.0.1 and i got its uk unlocked version. From the start i had portable wifi hotspot and it works great. Really surprised that its not showing up for u. Did u buy the phone outright did u get it w contract?
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As I already mentioned I bought it from expansys, so yes it's SIM free and no contract. I am in France, using a french SIM (maybe that's the problem?) and I'm pretty confident it was shipped from the UK, but I might be wrong.
I can confirm I have a yakju build (4.0.1, ITL41F I9250XXKK1, yup no updates so far).
I'm guessing flashing in another Google 'official' yakju build in 4.0.3 wouldn't help much. Or is it worth trying? Couldn't the OS display the tethering option depending on the SIM card? Or is it possible it was removed from my ROM even though it says yakju and I bought it SIM free?
PS: I am as much interested in getting the option back as to know who is to blame for its disappearance.
Alright so my SIM card seems to be the problem here: If I boot the phone in airplane mode‚ the tethering and portable hotspot option is visible - though not of great help under theses conditions. However, as soon as I disable airplane mode, it disappears right before my eyes.
What information on the sim card could tell ICS to disable the option? Should I complain about it to my carrier?
Same problem here. Bought in france, from expansys, with a french sim card. No tethering option available. Google's firmware.
Booting in airplane mode, the menu is there.
My nexus S, updated to ICS, still show the option!
Ikalou said:
It says yakju all right. Do you guys with others yakju build in 4.0.1 have that tethering option?
Now i‛m even more confused. How come I don't? It can't have to do with my sim card or the location of my google account right?
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Yes I have.
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Definitely sim related. The strange thing is that my nexus s is showing the option!
SOLVED: I flashed the factory image from Google, and now, the option appears. It seems that it was NOT the stock image. Stupid reseller. I had to unlock my bootloader though.
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Hi is there a changelog for this new update?
It seems that usb storage doesn't work and this is not a good sign. I think that google don't want to add this support.
Galaxy Nexus Update Change-log:
Device features
Optimized Mobile Hotspot when used with VPN.
Optimized 3G/4G data sessions for faster response times.
Fixed an incorrect notification that “data was disconnected due to roaming”.
Wi-Fi now automatically reconnects when returning to a known Access Point.
Improvements to special visual effects feature when using front-facing camcorder.
Visual improvements to the lock screen.
Email & messaging
Fixed an issue where some email attachments would not open correctly.
Apps & Widgets
DivX support has been removed, and will be supported in a future upgrade.
Improved audio volume in Google navigation turn-by-turn directions.
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Hi is there a changelog for this new update?
It seems that usb storage doesn't work and this is not a good sign. I think that google don't want to add this support.
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It's not they don't want to add it, they can't. ICS supports USB Mass Storage but as the Nexus has one memory partition it can't be used because Android is on the 16GB internal memory. More here:
http://www.galaxynexusforum.net/for...ndroid-ics-support-mass-storage-but/#post1989
just recieved the OTA
in messaging:
in send to field : when i start putting 1st number it gave me the suggestions
before i have to write the 1st letter NOT number to give me suggestions
just recieved the OTA...
Will my GSM UK receive 4.0.2 or is it for Verizon lte only?
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MarcusVanSciver said:
Will my GSM UK receive 4.0.2 or is it for Verizon lte only?
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Yes it will receive it.
MarcusVanSciver said:
Will my GSM UK receive 4.0.2 or is it for Verizon lte only?
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I am in UK and got the update and now on 4.0.2. I click on check for software updates last night and said my software was up to date, but when i checked i had an alert to say in the morning that new update
mutair said:
just recieved the OTA
in messaging:
in send to field : when i start putting 1st number it gave me the suggestions
before i have to write the 1st letter NOT number to give me suggestions
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Hi,
Is this for the gsm nexus? I have a gsm nexus factory sim free and ive checked for a new update and theres nothing?
Matt
princepilot said:
Hi,
Is this for the gsm nexus? I have a gsm nexus factory sim free and ive checked for a new update and theres nothing?
Matt
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It will come, patience young padawan!
I'm still waiting too. It doesn't get pushed out to everyone all at the same time, but in batches.
monkeyboy451 said:
It will come, patience young padawan!
I'm still waiting too. It doesn't get pushed out to everyone all at the same time, but in batches.
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I hope so
Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering
will this break root? as I have the update but I am on ARHD rom?? is it ok to update?
EddyOS said:
It's not they don't want to add it, they can't. ICS supports USB Mass Storage but as the Nexus has one memory partition it can't be used because Android is on the 16GB internal memory. More here:
http://www.galaxynexusforum.net/for...ndroid-ics-support-mass-storage-but/#post1989
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Rubbish, modded kernel added the usb memory support without problem.
Probably you are talking about USB Mass Storage but I'm talking about mounting a usb stick as external memory using usb cable.
I am also waiting for official support for USB flash drives. Tried the modded kernel but I think the function got removed due to battery drain issues.
Patiently waiting . . .
so there is no support for usb otg (like gamepads/keyboards/mices)?
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so there is no support for usb otg (like gamepads/keyboards/mices)?
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usb host works for mices ecc with the latest 4.0.2
usb stick memory doesn't work.
If you are interested in mounting your usb stick on your gnex, ask it here:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=22038
i hitched the israeli android community to ask in those link over 2 weeks ago.
changelog does not says it has otg support, can you confirm it's working?
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Hi,
Is this for the gsm nexus? I have a gsm nexus factory sim free and ive checked for a new update and theres nothing?
Matt
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yes
sim free gsm nexus
Still no update for me
How are the updates being distributed.. by IP? I'm connecting to a UK VPN but still have received nothing
I'm still on 4.0.1 ITL41D and haven't had a single update as of yet, am on giffgaff which uses o2's signal but just put in my old o2 sim card but still no update. Anybody had it yet?
Yeah my phone keeps asking me to update. But im running Android Revolution HD. Need to update to 2.1 to get 4.0.2 ICS rooted
Yes, got update this morning as soon as I powered it up
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Yes, got update this morning as soon as I powered it up
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what network you on if you mind me asking?
and am patiently waiting I bought this phone because I don't wanna flash stuff anymore it wastes so much time.
and also with the update did your data wipe?
I just got my gnex yesterday imported from the UK. I haven't received update either. Just patiently waiting. No rush for me as I'm in the states and no volume bug here.
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I also am on giffgaff in the UK. Got my galaxy nexus this morning. It is a yagju build (i.e. should be google, not Samsung updated).
I too am stuck on 4.0.1, kernel ITL41D, so the volume bug hasn't even been fixed, which is driving me mad. As far as I can tell, it should be downloading two updates. The volume fix (ITL41D) and 4.0.2, but I am getting neither.
I tried a factory reset and set up everything from fresh, but no joy.
it toom me like 4days after volumn bug fix was release to et OTA update. By tgat time i was on custom rom.
Ive factory reset now and waiting manually flashes volumn bug and now waiti.g for 4.0.2 OTA or for someone to post a linl to it.
I would edit the mistakes in this post but keyboard is fu*king up abd i cant select text.... another bug
Got mine this morning when I woke up. SIM free here.
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anyone who wants to update manually heres now:
http://www.androidcentral.com/how-m...-ota?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
I'm sim free as well although on android market it says o2 galaxy nexus? bought if from phones 4 u as carephone warehouse was out of stock, first time I've gone to buy an android and they had none. Played on the note through, that thing i huge.
AleT said:
I also am on giffgaff in the UK. Got my galaxy nexus this morning. It is a yagju build (i.e. should be google, not Samsung updated).
I too am stuck on 4.0.1, kernel ITL41D, so the volume bug hasn't even been fixed, which is driving me mad. As far as I can tell, it should be downloading two updates. The volume fix (ITL41D) and 4.0.2, but I am getting neither.
I tried a factory reset and set up everything from fresh, but no joy.
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How do i know whether Google or Samsung will Update my nexus?
Am not entirely sure but the is a thread somewhere about it.
Im on Giffgaff and got the update in the early hours of this morning.
My GNEX is sim free and locale is set to US although im in the uk.
My gnex also showed up as "o2 galaxy nexus" in the market but I just edited the nickname in the market control panel so now it shows as "galaxy nexus"
Download Android System Info from Market. If build is yakju then it's a Google build. Anything else is probably a Samsung build.
Got the update yesterday; Ireland.
rubiconjp said:
Download Android System Info from Market. If build is yakju then it's a Google build. Anything else is probably a Samsung build.
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Under buildinfo -> fingerprint?
Got mine this morning - England
Nothing yet on my uk
It does not matter where you are or what carrier you are on. It only matters what software version you are at, your IMEI is up, and you have internet access. You don't even need a SIM in the phone, only a wifi connection.
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buildinfo>fingerprint or buildinfo>product should say yakju somewhere.
hi guys,
I have been a lurker for a while, didn't actually have anything meaningful to contribute (to create a new post/thread), i.e. until now!
Bought a galaxy nexus in April when Google started selling it on the Play store. I did not root it and/or modify it in anyway other than trying out a few apps I developed.
Given that background, 3G/HSPA data has not been working on the phone ever since I got and installed the Jelly Bean OTA update.
I thought I also had the Wifi issues that others are facing, but it turned out to be just a setting (Keep WiFi ON during sleep was set to NEVER by the JellyBean update, am pretty sure I didn't do it).
Do you guys have any clue as to what might be happening here? Any troubleshooting tips?
I am on the AT&T prepaid, data was fine until the JellyBean update. My friend with galaxy nexus also started having this problem post the OTA update, but he is AT&T post paid.
any insights???
thank you!
EDIT:
Also, I forgot to mention in my initial post ..
I get good signals and 3G or H also shows up next to the signal bars, but they are in grey.
njsrikar said:
hi guys,
I have been a lurker for a while, didn't actually have anything meaningful to contribute (to create a new post/thread), i.e. until now!
Bought a galaxy nexus in April when Google started selling it on the Play store. I did not root it and/or modify it in anyway other than trying out a few apps I developed.
Given that background, 3G/HSPA data has not been working on the phone ever since I got and installed the Jelly Bean OTA update.
I thought I also had the Wifi issues that others are facing, but it turned out to be just a setting (Keep WiFi ON during sleep was set to NEVER by the JellyBean update, am pretty sure I didn't do it).
Do you guys have any clue as to what might be happening here? Any troubleshooting tips?
I am on the AT&T prepaid, data was fine until the JellyBean update. My friend with galaxy nexus also started having this problem post the OTA update, but he is AT&T post paid.
any insights???
thank you!
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Have you checked your apn settings?
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Have you checked your apn settings?
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is there anything specific to look for in the APN settings? I never fiddled with it, so I have no clue as to what to look for etc.
Also, I forgot to mention in my initial post ..
I get good signals and 3G or H also shows up next to the signal bars, but they are in grey.
I'm having this same problem to since upgrading to Jellybean... Have you called AT&T ? I'm furious as of now with them .I purchased a 50 dollar refill and they said it just doesn't work with a 4g phone and many different excuses was fine before updating.. I did notice it says Cingular in Apn now wich it didn't before..Have you found a solution yet..???
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is there anything specific to look for in the APN settings? I never fiddled with it, so I have no clue as to what to look for etc.
Also, I forgot to mention in my initial post ..
I get good signals and 3G or H also shows up next to the signal bars, but they are in grey.
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no inputs? anyone???
I attached screenshots of my phone information screen. The ping test keeps failing. Does this signify anything?
best1923 said:
I'm having this same problem to since upgrading to Jellybean... Have you called AT&T ? I'm furious as of now with them .I purchased a 50 dollar refill and they said it just doesn't work with a 4g phone and many different excuses was fine before updating.. I did notice it says Cingular in Apn now wich it didn't before..Have you found a solution yet..???
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I didn't call AT&T because I know thats exactly how they are going to reply. If you didn't know it before, AT&T claims the $50 unlimited talk/text/web is unlimited web only for dumb phones but for smartphones you`ll need a separate data top-up. However, I have been using 3G with the same SIM card from November 2011. I had a Nokia N95 till April and then bought the galaxy nexus.....I didn't add the data top-up.
So at first when I started having this problem I thought AT&T finally started blocking 3G on the nexus, but later found out that my friend who is also on AT&T but on a post paid contract also has this same problem from the day he got JB OTA.
Unfortunately, I never went to Phone Information settings until after I got the JB update, so I do not know how it was before the OTA. .
bump.
help please!!!
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bump.
help please!!!
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same problem!!!! plz help
owenching said:
same problem!!!! plz help
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sorry bud ...nothing I did worked.
Now am using their prepaid data top up packs for my data needs while mobile. :-|
njsrikar said:
sorry bud ...nothing I did worked.
Now am using their prepaid data top up packs for my data needs while mobile. :-|
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maybe downgrade to 4.0.4 :-/
Hello all,
I only recently updated to the Galaxy S3 on AT&T and noticed that Wifi is practically useless.
It constantly loses connection. An app may download 30% or 50% of 70%, and then stop. Eventually it will connect again and then finish the download.
Maybe I can see a few webpages, and then it I get page not available notice.
I have read that an update fixed this problem, but I don't know if it is true.
Please let me know if there is a software update for this problem.
I only have a couple of days left to return the phone, and if I can't use wifi I may do so.
My phone information is below:
Model Number Samsung SGH-i747
Android Version 4.0.4
Baseband version I747UCLEM
Kernel version 3.0.8-599060-user
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 02:16:30 KST 2012
Build number
IMM76D.I747UCALEM
Thanks,
rblancrt
I have seen versions from July? which are I747UCLH9 and read that this update fixed wifi problems.
If this is true how do I update to this version now.
I have not rooted this phone, but have no problem doing so. However I would like to keep it unrooted as I may have to return it soon.
Of course when I check for updates from the phone it says that there are none available.
Help!
try using kies to update your phone. also try dialing *#0011#, pressing menu, selecting wifi, and turning 'wifi powersaving mode' to off
also fyi this goes in q&a report your post and categorize it as maintenance and say it's in the wrong section.
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How to use Kies
cehf said:
try using kies to update your phone. also try dialing *#0011#, pressing menu, selecting wifi, and turning 'wifi powersaving mode' to off
also fyi this goes in q&a report your post and categorize it as maintenance and say it's in the wrong section.
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I'm not sure how to use Kies, or how to report my post
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I'm not sure how to use Kies, or how to report my post
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Hello! You're actually using an older firmware version. You should be on 4.1.1. Keis is pretty simple you just need to download, install, then plug your phone in and it should do the rest for you. If you've ever used an iphone or Ipod it works pretty much the same as Itunes (as far as updating your phone). The Samsung website is: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ About half way down the page you'll see the download links. Update to 4.1.1 and see if you're still having the issues.
Hope this helps.
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Hello! You're actually using an older firmware version. You should be on 4.1.1. Keis is pretty simple you just need to download, install, then plug your phone in and it should do the rest for you. If you've ever used an iphone or Ipod it works pretty much the same as Itunes (as far as updating your phone). The Samsung website is: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/ About half way down the page you'll see the download links. Update to 4.1.1 and see if you're still having the issues.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks, I did download Keis and got it to recognize my phone but had to charge it again, so haven't done the update yet.
Thanks for the replies
As was said, upgrade the software first. Then try disabling power saving. Uncheck avoid poor connections if you have such a setting. If nothing works try checking your router's conf if you have access to it, or install WiFix if you're experiencing region-related issues. Good luck.
Thanks... Will try the upgrade tomorrow. I went to att store. They were very good at ignoring or talking about something else when I asked about updates. I would never have gotten anywhere with them.
I have a Samsung vibrant and have flashed many roms and themes and know where to go for knowledgeable assistance..... HERE.
Will post my results tomorrow.
Thanks again
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Still have Wifi Problem
rblancrt said:
Thanks... Will try the upgrade tomorrow. I went to att store. They were very good at ignoring or talking about something else when I asked about updates. I would never have gotten anywhere with them.
I have a Samsung vibrant and have flashed many roms and themes and know where to go for knowledgeable assistance..... HERE.
Will post my results tomorrow.
Thanks again
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Did the firmware upgrade. Unfortunately still have a problem with wifi. Most of the time can't even make it through "Speed Test" app.
Tried turning Wifi power save off.
Not sure what else to do
Thanks anyway. As usual a problem with Samsung phone. Last time GPS, this time Wifi.
So silly
rblancrt said:
Did the firmware upgrade. Unfortunately still have a problem with wifi. Most of the time can't even make it through "Speed Test" app.
Tried turning Wifi power save off.
Not sure what else to do
Thanks anyway. As usual a problem with Samsung phone. Last time GPS, this time Wifi.
So silly
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Never had an issue with a Samsung phone (except unforgivable GPS on OG Galaxy S)
Do you want to root the phone or are you staying stock for now ?
Root or stay stock?
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Never had an issue with a Samsung phone (except unforgivable GPS on OG Galaxy S)
Do you want to root the phone or are you staying stock for now ?
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If I keep it I'm sure I will root it. I actually had it rooted about a week ago and then went back to stock thinking I might have to return it.
If you have any suggestions that require root I'm very willing to hear them.
Thanks.
Dude you have the old firmware I suggest you get on Kies and update your phone to the latest firmware which is I747UCDLK3
Seems to be working
rblancrt said:
If I keep it I'm sure I will root it. I actually had it rooted about a week ago and then went back to stock thinking I might have to return it.
If you have any suggestions that require root I'm very willing to hear them.
Thanks.
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Well I reset my router and WiFi is working finally. Just that I'm afraid to disconnect now but will have to eventually.
Thanks to all who replied
rblancrt said:
Well I reset my router and WiFi is working finally. Just that I'm afraid to disconnect now but will have to eventually.
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By the way, thanks to all who replied to my question. I did get my firmware updated through KIES because of the info I would here.
When I mentioned any updates at the AT&T store I was pretty much ignored and the subject was changed. Just switched to AT&T recently and so far I have realized that the employees in their store are taught to be very polite, and it seems to get you out of the door without necessarily answering your question or fixing your problem. I guess they figure you will find it difficult to get upset with someone who is polite to you.
I have been there twice now and I hate it. It's like they are talking to you like you are an idiot.
This issue probably requires Developer actions to be solved … anyway I’m posting on General section cause it’s not a properly developer thread …
Since Android 4.1.2 there’s a problem in tethering for all people that has a carrier plan that doesn’t include Tethering. I’m on Vodafone Italy with “mobile internet” plan (2GB/month). I have never had problem with tethering my data connection from my phone to a laptop or tablet but starting from Android 4.1.2 upgrade I noticed that when I activate built in wifi hotspot the APN is automatically and secretly changed from the default one (mobile.vodafone.it) to a new one (web.omnitel.it) that charges my bill with additional costs … It happened to me in the past using branded phone with branded firmware, but after rooting and switching to CyanogeMod firmware the problem was solved … now I’m on an unlocked Galaxy Nexus with CM or others custom ROM …
On 4.1.2 I bypassed this problem using dedicated app “Wifi Tether for Root”, but now on 4.2.1 also this app doesn’t work anymore (ok this is another issue, here you can find more details).
Well … rather bad … I did a lot of research on the web, and here is the most interesting thing I found:
A person working for Roger carrier stated this (see original thread and full post here ):
Android 4.1.2 introduced that ability (and requirement) for Android devices to properly flag when data is for tethering purposes. This is the first time this has been used in a vanilla release of Android.
...
For everyone frustrated by this update to Android: Android respecting a carrier's request to know if data is for a tethered device IS NOT A BUG. IT IS A FEATURE. It's not a feature for users like you and me, it's a feature for manufacturers like Samsung and HTC, so they can in turn build devices that carriers can have more control over.
So, to be clear, THIS IS NOT A BUG. Google INTENDED to respect carrier tethering rules.
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So, can someone confirm this behavior? Is there some Developer that can intercept the section of Android OS code that apply this flag to the data download and find the way to avoid this annoying issue??
I want to tether again without pay additional money! I’m paying for 2GB/month! What do you care, Vodafone, how I use it??
Thanks in advance!
EDIT: SOLVED!
After some time someone found a solution, at least for all users with ROOT:
Here is the solution script
Here is a method to setup the script on boot
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I don't know, AT&T doesn't do this for me.
Can you manually change the APN when the hotspot is turned on?
Hm, never had this happen when I tether my N7 to my GNex, and i'm on a prepaid-card (where something like this would be more likely to occur than on a contract).
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I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
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akira02rex said:
I don't know, AT&T doesn't do this for me.
Can you manually change the APN when the hotspot is turned on?
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I can't edit the APN cause I can't see it! After few minutes I'm tethering I get an SMS from Vodafone that says: we remember you that your plan doesn't include data connection using APN web.omnitel.it ... And then if I check my bill detail I can verify a row reporting connection with this APN and additional amount and connection time
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DirgeExtinction said:
I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
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Same story for me.
Install Chrome or Firefox on your PC, download the User Agent Switcher add-on for it. and change your user agent to googlebot or ipad. That's what I do to bypass Tmobile.
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masterkamon842 said:
Install Chrome or Firefox on your PC, download the User Agent Switcher add-on for it. and change your user agent to googlebot or ipad. That's what I do to bypass Tmobile.
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I really don't think it's a user agent issue, I get same problem also connecting an Android tablet independently from the browser ...
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I'm on Verizon and running 4.2.1. I tried to tether to a tablet the other day using Open Garden, WiFi Tether for Root, and Barnacle and I kept getting errors on each app and then they'd FC.
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I tether my N7 to my g'nex regularly and have no problems from T-Mobile.
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Lockett said:
I'm on Verizon and running 4.2.1. I tried to tether to a tablet the other day using Open Garden, WiFi Tether for Root, and Barnacle and I kept getting errors on each app and then they'd FC.
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Have you tried also the built in tether?
About "Wifi Tether for Root" on Android 4.2 according to some post on the discussion I lnked in the OP:
The application will attempt to mount the file system /system write (rw) to copy the binary file but with Android 4.2 does not work anymore the command "mount -o remount, rw / system"
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I don't know if this information can help some developer here to suggest a solution to "Wifi Tether for Root" developers ...
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Does the built in tether report to Verizon? I'm not trying to get hit with any more fees than they already charge.
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I thought the FCC already ruled that Verizon cannot charge extra for tethering (unless you go over your data limit of course).
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I have Verizon and I don't have a tethering plan. I'm on 4.2.1 and I've been able to use the built in tether.
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Can you tell me how you are doing this please? Is root required on your Gnex? The fact that you are on 4.2.1 may answer that question. My non-rooted gnex is only on 4.1.1 and doesn't seem to have an update available.
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furius said:
This issue probably requires Developer actions to be solved … anyway I’m posting on General section cause it’s not a properly developer thread …
Since Android 4.1.2 there’s a problem in tethering for all people that has a carrier plan that doesn’t include Tethering.
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I don't pay for tethering on my T-mobile US plan but tethering never stopped working since 4.0 versions all the way now to 4.2.1 takju.
I have a pre-pay plan, so the carrier is not able to charge me anything extra, all they could do is shut off my data plan or tethering, which they never did.
Edit: I'm not rooted in version 4.2.1. I was rooted in some of the previous versions, but can't remember which ones.
Lockett said:
Does the built in tether report to Verizon? I'm not trying to get hit with any more fees than they already charge.
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No.
bpyazel said:
I thought the FCC already ruled that Verizon cannot charge extra for tethering (unless you go over your data limit of course)
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^^This guy pays attention. Gold Star.
mrstarzan said:
Can you tell me how you are doing this please? Is root required on your Gnex? The fact that you are on 4.2.1 may answer that question. My non-rooted gnex is only on 4.1.1 and doesn't seem to have an update available.
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furius said:
So, can someone confirm this behavior? Is there some Developer that can intercept the section of Android OS code that apply this flag to the data download and find the way to avoid this annoying issue??
I want to tether again without pay additional money! I’m paying for 2GB/month! What do you care, Vodafone, how I use it??
Thanks in advance!
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Ciao Furius!
I think I'm in the same situation as you with Vodafone Italy :silly:
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 (so Android 4.1.2) with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and can't get the wi-fi thetering work: all seems ok, other devices can see and connect to the hot-spot, but can't get any data from it...
I thought it was some problems with the nightly builds of CM, but other people are reporting that wi-fi tethering is correctly working.
Now I read your message while searching some information about the Galaxy Nexus (my Galaxy S2 developed a faulty loudspeaker, and I'm considering to get it repaired under warranty then sell it and buy a Galaxy Nexus, I've found it at 269€) and maybe we have the same problem, but I've got Vodafone to lock the web.omnitel.it APN, to prevent costly surprises...
I think problems arise with operators that make distinctions between different kinds of APN (like Vodafone Italy with web.omnitel.it and mobile.vodafone.it) and not with the ones that don't care about the APN you use (to my knowledge, TIM Italy doesn't care about the APN you use)
I'll keep an eye on this topic and let you know if I find some news!
SergioA said:
Ciao Furius!
I think I'm in the same situation as you with Vodafone Italy :silly:
I'm running CyanogenMod 10.1 (so Android 4.1.2) with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and can't get the wi-fi thetering work: all seems ok, other devices can see and connect to the hot-spot, but can't get any data from it...
I thought it was some problems with the nightly builds of CM, but other people are reporting that wi-fi tethering is correctly working.
Now I read your message while searching some information about the Galaxy Nexus (my Galaxy S2 developed a faulty loudspeaker, and I'm considering to get it repaired under warranty then sell it and buy a Galaxy Nexus, I've found it at 269€) and maybe we have the same problem, but I've got Vodafone to lock the web.omnitel.it APN, to prevent costly surprises...
I think problems arise with operators that make distinctions between different kinds of APN (like Vodafone Italy with web.omnitel.it and mobile.vodafone.it) and not with the ones that don't care about the APN you use (to my knowledge, TIM Italy doesn't care about the APN you use)
I'll keep an eye on this topic and let you know if I find some news!
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With Vodafone Italy, even if you force the "mobile.vodafone.it" APN, the one for the mobile phone navigation, you will be charged for tethering, using the 4.2.1 native tethering.
See this post for more detail.
BTW, we have to find where google added the "flagging" feature, in the native tethering application.
Do someone have any idea where to find it?
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OK ...
It seems that we ( Italian Vodafone users) are the only "sfigati" affected by this issue! Really sad ...
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