Does anyone tether their kindle to their phone? I used to tether to my rooted droid 3 all the time. Now my kindle can connect but won't open any websites or actually access the internet. Tethering other devices to my phone still works, and the kindle works just fine on several other wifi networks. I thought this was a rom issue but on gede and milestone 5 I have been unable to tether to my phone. I was wondering what would cause this? Is it a 3.0 kernel issue? This is an area I know nothing about, but since I tether all the time this has been a major buzz kill. Does anyone have an advice?
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Hey guys,
I'm having an issue with connecting tethering my laptop and netbook to my incredible. I'm running Skyraider 3.3.3 Sense with Wireless Tether for Root. The application worked a couple months ago, but now no device can connect to it. The devices show that they connect but both don't receive an actual IP address (they get a 169.something). The application shows when a device connects, and it doesn't ever show anything connecting to it. I had this issue when I was running 3.0 and still having it at 3.3.3. I've uninstalled and reinstalled; no dice.
Does anyone know of a fix for this?
Thanks,
Tim
Go to the market page for wireless tether there is a link to their site just download a newer version.
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As I said before: I have the newest version.
I was really considering buying an Acer Iconia until I used my aunt's. I tried using barnacle on my rooted Droid X2 to get online, but the tablet wouldn't pick it up. I understand that barnacle is an ad-hoc connection, and that there's some threads about enabling ad-hoc or something on this subforum. Is there any way to tether my phone to the tablet? Or is it hopeless? If there is, then I just may buy one.
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Once you get root access, it's actually really easy! It's just copy-and-pasting the file on the link to the location.
...or just use PdaNet Tablet (Beta), free @ the Market.
I've been using "open garden wifi tether" on my phones forever and have never had any connection problems. Its free on the market, I use it in conjunction with "tablet talk" and I just do everything except calling from my tablet.
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I've tethered many devices in the past...iPhones, Android phones, tablets, laptops, PSPs, etc. I'm using OpenGarden and I can tether two different laptops just fine to my Nexus S, but for some reason my A100 CANNOT see the network. No security, broadcasting...even when manually adding the network...am I missing something? The phone and tablet are right next to eachother, and I even tried seperating them to make sure it's not that they're TOO close.
I know I've read the A100 may have weaker wifi than one might hope for, but it works just fine throughout my house to connect to my wifi network - I can't see why it wouldn't see a phone broadcasting right next to it?
And this isn't an AD-HOC connection, so I can't imagine I would need to root the tablet for it to work. Any ideas?
Edit: Nevermind, forgot the phone has a built in tethering app (that I don't like because it lacks Access Control) and that worked just fine, so whatever problem I'm having must be OpenGarden related.
I've been trying to tether my Iconia A100 (not rooted) with my HTC Evo 3D (which is rooted).
I've tried using the Sprint Hotspot and the Android tether. In each case, the tablet sees the connection and seems to connect and it works for a little while, but after a short time even though it seems to be connected, there is no WiFi connectivity.
I just tried PDANet/FoxFi and FoxFi gave a message that the WiFi hot spot isn't supported on HTC phones. I tried the BT tether and again it seemed to connect, but there was almost no connectivity. Same thing happened with OpenGarden (that seemed to allow BT only -- it doesn't do WiFi -- or is that also because of the HTC phone)?
Is there any way to tether the Iconia to this phone without rooting the tablet?
I have an old Windows Mobile 6.5 phone (Touch Pro 2). I have an app that allows it to run as a wifi hotspot (install file is called mobilewifirouter.cab).
Other devices connect to the hotspot fine, but the kindle just doesn't see it... even when they're right next to each other. Otherwise the kindle wifi works ok.
Is there any way I can get this going? It's tedious having to constantly consider wifi availability when I'm travelling with it. Maybe the KF doesn't see anything using a very old 802.11 standard?
ad-hoc vs infrastructure
I think the issue is the phone itself. Or rather, the chip/radio only being able to broadcast on ad-hoc which the KF (and other new 'droid devices) doesn't support. I used the same wifi manager you did, same results...
I have a ATT Tilt 2, btw
I guess I have the same problem:
I'm trying to have my lg p500 (android 2.2.1) working as a wifi hotspot and access it from my galaxy tab (3.2) but I can't never "see" my network from it.
Other devices (laptop, nokia E71) can connect, but not the galaxy tab.
Galaxy tab can connect to other wifi networks, but not the one I create in my phone with "Wifi Thether" app.
Any workaround to fix this?
Thanks,
João
I think WM6.5 wifi router software uses Adhoc mode for wifi rather than infrastructure mode. Android cannot connect to adhoc wifi network unless you have a modified WPA supplicant file (which can make your android device unstable).
Kindle Fire and many smartphones/tables cannot connect to the internet via ad-hoc.
Use Connectify software to create a access point from your laptop.
It's a problem that is corrected easily, all you need is ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher. It works, VERY well.
king_xerxes said:
It's a problem that is corrected easily, all you need is ZT-180 Adhoc Switcher. It works, VERY well.
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If you are on Stock ROM and rooted, this is perfect
But, if you are on a CM9 ROM(unsure about others), there is no ad-hoc support yet...
Cl8rs said:
If you are on Stock ROM and rooted, this is perfect
But, if you are on a CM9 ROM(unsure about others), there is no ad-hoc support yet...
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He didn't really say if he was using stock or not. I just posted what I know works. If it is wrong for him/her, then I am wrong!
I tried the app on CM9 ROM's, it doesn't play friendly...
For anyone else who searched this thread and they're trying to connect to an android phone... just wanted to recommend FoxFi. I tried several other apps and they all failed (probably due to some quirk of the Kindle Fire's, everyone's recommending these apps). But FoxFi got the job done. But only if you run it without a password. If you're fed up trying to make the kindle connect to your phone, try it.
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For anyone else who searched this thread and they're trying to connect to an android phone... just wanted to recommend FoxFi. I tried several other apps and they all failed (probably due to some quirk of the Kindle Fire's, everyone's recommending these apps). But FoxFi got the job done. But only if you run it without a password. If you're fed up trying to make the kindle connect to your phone, try it.
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the problem here is that KF running CM9 or CM10 cant connect to an adhoc wifi yet, not the problem of the phone.
The ROM I'm using on my Incredible 2 will only provide a wifi hotspot via an ad hoc network, but my rooted Kindle Fire (ICS) will not connect. I've researched but can't find a solution. Any ideas?? Thanks for your help.
gherman222 said:
The ROM I'm using on my Incredible 2 will only provide a wifi hotspot via an ad hoc network, but my rooted Kindle Fire (ICS) will not connect. I've researched but can't find a solution. Any ideas?? Thanks for your help.
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+1, I'd like to know how to connect to Ad-Hoc as well.
I use wifi tether beta everything I have connect to it including my kindle.... Here give it a whirl http://db.tt/c0vnXAv3
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I use wifi tether beta everything I have connect to it including my kindle.... Here give it a whirl http://db.tt/c0vnXAv3[/QUOTE
I've used wifi tether beta, but I'm trying to connect to an ad-hoc network from my computer. I cannot use infrastructure mode. CM10 Roms do not seem to like ad-hoc networks (at least when created by a desktop).
Thanks for the suggestion though.
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AD HOC WiFI in Jellybean with rom 1.8.2
I have successfully installed Kindle fire jelly Bean 1.8.2 .
I refer to f1259 in JANDYCANE development forum.
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" Go to your settings, wifi tab, top right corner of your screen is three little red dots, click it and you will see "wifi direct" this is ad-hoc."
After I click "wifi direct", KF shows "searching device..." in 5 seconds, and my KF reboots automatically. I tried several times with same result. I reinstalled rom and reinstalled Gapps, no change.
The whole new Jandycane Rom 1.8.2 is wonderful.
I have a Nokia E71 with JOIKUSPOT 3.2 ad hoc mounted.
Using a Google play sourced app "BARNACLE" I cannot 3G connect , but know the Ad-Hoc features in Jellybean on branded phones works, I am keen to see this feature work in the new ROM in tablet form.
I should add I have a very stable WiFi connect in infrastructure mode to my office router or neighborhood Hot spots.
Any one doing work in this ad hoc area area?
Thanks in anticipation. The work of this community is truly awesome!
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Quote:- Originally Posted by jlshady00
After I click "wifi direct", KF shows "searching device..." in 5 seconds, and my KF reboots automatically.
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Same thing happens me with Kindle. I'm using the CM10/SGT7 ROM. It sees my phone but I cannot connect. After a few seconds, my Kindle reboots. I've tried 3 times but same thing every time.
Basically what I'm trying to do is have my Kindle Fire (1st gen) connected to my wifi and then tether that to my desktop using usb. (My desktop is having problems with wifi adapters reconnecting to the network after I shutdown my PC. I've tried 3 different wifi dongles and all have the same issue across clean installs of Win 7 & 8. The only solution I have now is to use my laptop and route the wifi through the ethernet to my desktop which is a big waste of power, so if anyone has any ideas what that problem could be I'd be open to hearing it.) I've done it before when I used to have a Samsung Mesmerize using android's built in tethering app on, I believe it was, AOKP. However after trying more roms than I can remember I haven't found one for my Kindle that has the tethering enabled. I've tried several different apps from the Play store but none of them create a good stable connection like the stock app that I used previously. So is there any way to re-enable the android tethering on any rom for the Kindle? I just tried SmoothROM 1.7 so that is what I currently have installed, but I'd be willing to go to just about any rom that would have tethering in it.
visidage said:
Basically what I'm trying to do is have my Kindle Fire (1st gen) connected to my wifi and then tether that to my desktop using usb. (My desktop is having problems with wifi adapters reconnecting to the network after I shutdown my PC. I've tried 3 different wifi dongles and all have the same issue across clean installs of Win 7 & 8. The only solution I have now is to use my laptop and route the wifi through the ethernet to my desktop which is a big waste of power, so if anyone has any ideas what that problem could be I'd be open to hearing it.) I've done it before when I used to have a Samsung Mesmerize using android's built in tethering app on, I believe it was, AOKP. However after trying more roms than I can remember I haven't found one for my Kindle that has the tethering enabled. I've tried several different apps from the Play store but none of them create a good stable connection like the stock app that I used previously. So is there any way to re-enable the android tethering on any rom for the Kindle? I just tried SmoothROM 1.7 so that is what I currently have installed, but I'd be willing to go to just about any rom that would have tethering in it.
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clockworkmod tether app will do exactly what you want. im a linux guy so i ve not tried it on windows but it works just fine. runs a little slow through the kindle fire though, more powerful devices will probably be a little faster.