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I've managed to build a version of wpa_supplicant that has ad-hoc enabled, by forward porting the patch in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
After building and a couple of tests, it works.
To install, you need a rooted Xoom, of course, and just push the file to system/bin/wpa_supplicant.
Because zipfiles don't store permission, you have to make it executable as well.
Code:
adb remount
adb push system/bin/wpa_supplicant /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
adb shell chmod 755 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
I also had to change the permissions on /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf for some reason:
Code:
adb shell chown system.wifi /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
Then reboot, and try it!
It works with my Nokia N8 with JoikuSpot; I can't tether it any other way as the N8 doesn't support the PAN Bluetooth profile, and Android doesn't support DUN.
Don't forget to backup your files, and I am not liable, etc, etc.
The code I used is here:
https://github.com/kelvie/android-wpa_supplicant
Ok heres what happened to me..
I was able to push the first file and when I input the adb shell code it said the device was not connected I am rooted and had no problems rooting or access shell before
So I got a little cocky and thought that the port 5037 that adb communicates with was blocked so I typed adb tcpip 5036 to see if I could get shell access on that port well now when I type adb remount it immediately tells me error: device not found....help!
Got myself stuck without wifi (error)
Thanks for developing such a great app. If i m not wrong i think its working with all 3G carriers.
You can also turn your Motorola Xoom tablets to WiFi hotspot without rooting by enabling setting which are given here http://goo.gl/mgwdn
Also my xoom has been in debug mode and now all of a sudden I noticed that its not entering debug mode when connected there used to a little icon come up and not anymore it acts like nothing yet i can access it on my computer by going my computer and I see Xoom
Ok I got debugging mode back and xoom is plugged in now my problem is when the daemon server starts in adb shell it starts on port 5038
So when I try to copy "adb shell chmod +x /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" it still says device not found and thats if I copy and paste it exactly if I type adb shell it gives me the # Symbol then i put it "chmod +x /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" and it says bad mode
One good thing is I can now type /remount again so what I am doing wrong still stuck without wifi ;\
Ok I've tried everything except reflash my devices I've literally only been able to do step 1 which leaves me with no wifi because i cannot execute the shell commands so please a little help it's been a long night messing with this appreciate your time and I'd love to get this working!
kelvie said:
I've managed to build a version of wpa_supplicant that has ad-hoc enabled, by forward porting the patch in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754961
After building and a couple of tests, it works.
To install, you need a rooted Xoom, of course, and just push the file to system/bin/wpa_supplicant.
Because zipfiles don't store permission, you have to make it executable as well.
Code:
adb remount
adb push system/bin/wpa_supplicant /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
adb shell chmod +x /system/bin/wpa_supplicant
I also had to change the permissions on /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf for some reason:
Code:
adb shell chown system.wifi /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
Then reboot, and try it!
It works with my Nokia N8 with JoikuSpot; I can't tether it any other way as the N8 doesn't support the PAN Bluetooth profile, and Android doesn't support DUN.
Don't forget to backup your files, and I am not liable, etc, etc.
The code I used is here:
https://github.com/kelvie/android-wpa_supplicant
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Ok...I tried this and got the same "bad mode" error at the
"adb shell chmod +x /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" stage.
So, I instead did "adb shell chmod 700 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" and that was successful, so I finished the steps listed and can see my cell on my Xoom. I have a Windows Mobile 6.5 cell and my Xoom can NOW see my ad-hoc network. Thanks a lot Kelvie.
If not for the SDCard update from BRD, I think this thread would be getting alot more attention.
Not to be too mistrusting, but I am hesitant about loading this on my Xoom when it is posted by a new user with only one post.
Fusius said:
Ok...I tried this and got the same "bad mode" error at the
"adb shell chmod +x /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" stage.
So, I instead did "adb shell chmod 700 /system/bin/wpa_supplicant" and that was successful, so I finished the steps listed and can see my cell on my Xoom. I have a Windows Mobile 6.5 cell and my Xoom can NOW see my ad-hoc network. Thanks a lot Kelvie.
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Hey that worked instantly love you!
PengLord said:
If not for the SDCard update from BRD, I think this thread would be getting alot more attention.
Not to be too mistrusting, but I am hesitant about loading this on my Xoom when it is posted by a new user with only one post.
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I completely understand where you're coming from; but check my github repo, and google for me, I do leave a small internet trail...
I (mostly used to, don't do much anymore but answer the odd email) maintain an open source project (Basket for KDE), and try to participate in open source communities as much as I can.
I just did this to tether my Xoom Wifi to my phone, as I had no other way to get internet on the go.
Nice work. I tried to do this myself last week but ran into trouble just getting wpa_supplicant from the Android git to compile (with or without the changes)
First off, wow man thank you so much. I've been playing with this for a while and I've tried a number of different wpa supplicant files but they failed to initiate a scan of wireless networks. I just tried this one and it works great. I wanted to explain a different way to install it however for the people having ADB issues.
First you want to turn off your wifi. I have used the ADB method a couple of times but I find it easier to use Root explorer. Save the file to your Xoom, Copy it using root explorer, navigate to the system/bin folder and click mount R/W then paste the file into the folder replacing the original (make sure to make a backup!) then long hold on the file and view permissions, check all the boxes in the first two columns and the first 2 in the last column. (chmod 775) You can then restart your wifi and enjoy ad-hoc networks (no reboot needed.)
I've done this a couple of times and it works great. Thanks again.
First off, thanks a ton to the OP for getting this working!
Also, thanks to mr_wrong_0 for the root explorer directions. Not that I'm incapable of using the command prompt, it was just easier to do it this way.
mr_wrong_0 said:
First off, wow man thank you so much. I've been playing with this for a while and I've tried a number of different wpa supplicant files but they failed to initiate a scan of wireless networks. I just tried this one and it works great. I wanted to explain a different way to install it however for the people having ADB issues.
First you want to turn off your wifi. I have used the ADB method a couple of times but I find it easier to use Root explorer. Save the file to your Xoom, Copy it using root explorer, navigate to the system/bin folder and click mount R/W then paste the file into the folder replacing the original (make sure to make a backup!) then long hold on the file and view permissions, check all the boxes in the first two columns and the first 2 in the last column. (chmod 775) You can then restart your wifi and enjoy ad-hoc networks (no reboot needed.)
I've done this a couple of times and it works great. Thanks again.
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Thanks so much for this! No issues at all. Wifi Xoom is tethered to my HTC Hero now.
Congrats on a killer mod! We are making progress nice and steady.
Installed, works great.
Thank you.
Great, thanks for your hard word.
I do have a question for those how have done this hack. I currently have an old iPhone 3g with tetherme installed and use Bluetooth tethering to give my Xoom (wifi only) internet access. This works great for me.
Is there are speed/battery life advantage to using wifi tethering instead?
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I don't know for sure. From what I understand wifi is potentially faster than bluetooth, but it can vary from device to device. I have noticed that my Epic seems to stay cooler and use less battery when broadcasting an Ad-hoc network vs broadcasting in infrastructure mode (using wifi tether 3.0.) But I've never been able to get my phone to tether with bluetooth so I don't know about battery life. One advantage of connecting over wifi is file sharing via apps like wifi file explorer. I have used that a lot to transfer files between my Xoom and my phone as well as the computer.
Noob question
Hello all,
Thank you very much for the patch.
I would like to try it out, but before that, I need to make sure of one thing;
If I root my Xoom, will I still be getting future updates from Motorola for the device if there is one? Or once I root it, is it impossible for me to update them from the manufacturer?
Thank you!
Thanks so much to the OP! I've been waiting for a reason to root my wifi Xoom. SDCard access was tempting, but I think this is the thing that pushes me over the edge!!
Thanks!!
I've try the wifi tether for root user. But it seems not work on infrastructure mode. How can I tether in infrastructure mode instead of ad-hoc mode?
The same in MIUI
The same problem in MIUI.
Just ad-hoc. In Eclair and Froyo the infrastucture was possible with "thether for root users".
That isn't the same on MIUI. Just ad-hoc, even with the same software.
Any suggestion?
My Defy running uk stock 2.2 generates a hotspot in infrastructure mode and it works well with my Asus Transformer.
I have seen comments in the CM7 thread that suggest that to generate a tether spot you need to install wireless tether for root - I think others have mentioned that this is only adhoc.
Obviously I am not running CM7 so can't confirm this for you.
Have a look at the main CM7 thread.
Infact the "wifi tether for root" worked in infrastructure in Eclair and in Froyo, but just in ad-hoc in MIUI and CM.
I really can not figure why ...
i posted this in CM7 thread, just to answer your question, im pasting it here:
found it!
thanks to a thread at modaco, just copy hostapd file from /system/bin of any Defy froyo rom, and paste it in CM7 /system/bin , chmod 755, run wifi tether for root, it will now have WPA/WPA2 not only WEP, and also run as infrastructure mode!
file is attached for those who want the solution quick and dont have froyo at hand.
What's the exact name of the wifi tether app you guys are using? I couldn't find one named "wifi tether for root users" in the market. I found this one googling around though: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/. Is this the one?
Thanks
twa_priv said:
What's the exact name of the wifi tether app you guys are using? I couldn't find one named "wifi tether for root users" in the market. I found this one googling around though: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/. Is this the one?
Thanks
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yes it is.
Hello! I used to use Wireless Tether(the released version, not the beta one) and it worked fine on my default eclair. now that i have CM7 RC0, i have some problem, but ONLY if i activate access control.
Tried the version above, the beta one, and i couldn't even be able to find the network(and don't have the hide SSID option to be enabled )
any idea of what could it be?
soueumesmoaki said:
Hello! I used to use Wireless Tether(the released version, not the beta one) and it worked fine on my default eclair. now that i have CM7 RC0, i have some problem, but ONLY if i activate access control.
Tried the version above, the beta one, and i couldn't even be able to find the network(and don't have the hide SSID option to be enabled )
any idea of what could it be?
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try version 2.07:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...etail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk&can=2&q=
Hey guys... i'm sorry for what i'll say now.. but i'm not a developer =(
BUT, i can find some solutions on the web. (=
well.. here is the deal... As i said before, i used to use Wireless tether(what seems to be the non-beta version of this wifi tether, as the interface is pretty much the same)
after upgrading my cellphone to Gingerbread CM7 RC0, i tested it today and got a problem on activating access control...
Well.. i guess that i found some possible solution for this:
Why does the "access-control"-feature not work or is disabled.
If the feature "CONFIG_NETFILTER_XT_MATCH_MAC" is missing the "access control"-feature will not work correctly (you will see a "failed"-status in "Show log" for "Enabling access control"). To detect if all kernel-option were enabled in your current kernel the following kernel-options should be enabled: CONFIG_PROC_FS, CONFIG_IKCONFIG, and CONFIG_IKCONFIG_PRO. This dumps the current kernel-config to /proc/config.gz.
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the ONLY problem, is that i have no idea on how to do what is written above
could anyone help?
nolimitzz said:
try version 2.07:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...etail?name=wireless_tether_2_0_7.apk&can=2&q=
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Heya. thanks for answering, but I just checked. the version i'm using and having problem, is the 2.0.7.
when i tried the beta, couldn't even broadcast the SSID, so got back to the "market" version
nolimitzz said:
i posted this in CM7 thread, just to answer your question, im pasting it here:
found it!
thanks to a thread at modaco, just copy hostapd file from /system/bin of any Defy froyo rom, and paste it in CM7 /system/bin , chmod 755, run wifi tether for root, it will now have WPA/WPA2 not only WEP, and also run as infrastructure mode!
file is attached for those who want the solution quick and dont have froyo at hand.
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hay mate, how do you copy to the sys dir?
bit of a novice
You have to use some application capable of remounting the /system partition as read/write (it is read-only by default) and copy the file, and you need a way to edit permissions.
I've used root explorer to do both things above. Remember the file has to be named hostapd (all in small caps). It works for me -- now I have infrastructure tether in my CM7 defy.
I'm not having any luck with MIUI 1.10.8 with Hostapd & android-wifi-tether unfortunately.
Tether starts with an error in the log in 2.0.7, "Starting hostapd... failed" & "Activating WiFi interface... failed" but I can't see further details than this.
Tether starts without error in 3.1-beta6 but SSID does not come up.
Permissions of Hostapd (with uppercase H) are "rwx rwx rwx", using ES File Explorer, and have rebooted between attempts.
●●[ROOTED][GUIDE]Wifi Reverse teTher-Windows and Ubuntu-Ad hoc Networks●●
This guide teaches you to reverse tether your Android phone via WiFi. That is, it allows you to use your Ethernet connection of PC on your Android phone. It is useful for those who do not have WiFi routers and data connection. So if you have unlimited data plan for your computer, why not share the connection with your phone?
I am not the developer of the files supplied
Requirements:-
1.Rooted Phone
2.Wifi enabled Laptop or PC
3.Root explorer or any other application which gives system access
4.File in the attachement
Procedure :-
Phone:
Download Wpa_supplicant.zip and extract "wpa_supplicant" from it, save it on your SD card.
Open Root Explorer, and grant it superuser access when asked for.
Navigate to system -> bin and long press on wpa_supplicant; Select copy, and paste the file into any folder on your SD card.
Now navigate to the file you downloaded, copy it in same way, and paste it back to system -> bin. Note, you might need to mount the system as R/W instead of R/O by pressing a button on the top just before pasting the file.
Reboot.
▬▬Ubuntu (Must work for other Linux Distros too)▬▬:
Open Network Connections
Goto Wireless tab, select add, and set the following:
SSID: <Any_name_you_like>
Mode: Ad hoc
Leave other things unchanged, and go to Ipv4 settings tab
Set method to Shared to other computers
Go to Wireless security tab and set Security to WEP 40/128 bit key and set key to a numeric password (or hexadecimal one).
Check the connect automatically box on top of the tabs and press Save.
Your Android phone must now detect this network, and you can establish the connection by using your security key.
▬▬Windows XP, Vista, 7▬▬
Download and Install Connectify from www . connectify.me/download-lite/
Start Connectify Hotspot by giving a name and password to your hotspot and selecting the Ethernet connection to share. Make sure the security type is WEP or Open.
Disable your firewall (Simply adding it to exceptions doesn't work for AVG at least)
Now your phone should be able to see the hotspot and establish the connection using the password set.
Known Issues :
1.Random disconnections (Very less frequency)
2.Disconnections due to screen lock / sleep on laptop
3.For me Security mode does not works
HIT THANKS IF IT WORKED
ENJOY
I wasn't able to make it work...Wi-fi doesn't want to connect
VavanL said:
I wasn't able to make it work...Wi-fi doesn't want to connect
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Have you placed that file in system/bin ???
working like a charm ^^
but i dont need it so ...
Sent from my GT-S5660 using XDA
avilove4u said:
Have you placed that file in system/bin ???
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of course. I can read English letters
Maybe I forgot about permissions or change owner.
Besides, if you use connectify, don't need to create ad-hoc hotspot
But, anyway, thnks for this
VavanL said:
of course. I can read English letters
Maybe I forgot about permissions or change owner.
Besides, if you use connectify, don't need to create ad-hoc hotspot
But, anyway, thnks for this
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Yeah if u use connectify then no need of ad-hoc
n welcome
On te last vanamlite (11.6), the wpa_supplicant that i've copied in /system/bin cause my sgs2's wifi stop working after i've reboot.., it won't start!!
I've already fix the permission of the new wpa_supplicant.
I'f i put back the original in /system/bin and reboot the phone, the wifi start to working again..
May be some kind of incompatibility with vanamlite..??
massimilianonball said:
On te last vanamlite (11.6), the wpa_supplicant that i've copied in /system/bin cause my sgs2's wifi stop working after i've reboot.., it won't start!!
I've already fix the permission of the new wpa_supplicant.
I'f i put back the original in /system/bin and reboot the phone, the wifi start to working again..
May be some kind of incompatibility with vanamlite..??
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Yeah may be
does above mentioned file works on ics rom on sgs2
sharp87 said:
does above mentioned file works on ics rom on sgs2
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You may give it a try
Watz da need f wpa_supplicant whn u cn connect directly with connectify???
juss wondering! :silly:
tjkingg said:
Watz da need f wpa_supplicant whn u cn connect directly with connectify???
juss wondering! :silly:
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But you will not get the internet access ... !!
avilove4u said:
But you will not get the internet access ... !!
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Well i had tried connectify round a year ago..n it did giv me da internet connection!
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anywayz m in da wrong forum...thot it was for Fit
tjkingg said:
Well i had tried connectify round a year ago..n it did giv me da internet connection!
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anywayz m in da wrong forum...thot it was for Fit
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It works for GFit also
Cheers
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It works for GFit also
Cheers
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Indeed it had! n dat too widout da zip
tjkingg said:
Indeed it had! n dat too widout da zip
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Zip? ?
Real Contributors Dont BeG for Thanks
Cheers
I have do it on my s5570, however, my problem is sometime, when connected adhoc, it sometime long time show "turning on" then show "error" (cant turn on wifi) and i must restart phone!
Come on, with Connectify on Windows 7 you don't need this file....
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Avilove.Cullen said:
But you will not get the internet access ... !!
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You get internet access, I used Connectify a lot with my Gio...
xenv1 said:
I have do it on my s5570, however, my problem is sometime, when connected adhoc, it sometime long time show "turning on" then show "error" (cant turn on wifi) and i must restart phone!
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that's a problem of your rom
bgm92 said:
Come on, with Connectify on Windows 7 you don't need this file....
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You get internet access, I used Connectify a lot with my Gio...
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congo .. !!
LOL
Thanks to datawrhsdoc for translating the OP
datawrhsdoc said:
1. Root your phone
2. Either modify your existing APN to use IPv4 and adding 'dun' to the list of APN types, or create a duplicate APN with the same modifications
3. Set the modified/new APN as your default.
4. Download tether_counter_kill.txt from the OP's first post, and rename the file removing the txt extension (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59858654&postcount=1)
5. Install Smanager from Play Store
6. Navigate to tether_counter_kill from Smanager, and set both 'Su' and 'Boot' options. Run it (you won't need to do this again)
7. Start Mobile Hotspot on your phone, and connect to the hotspot from your devices
8. Immediately start a VPN client from your device(s) which will tether. VPN must redirect ALL traffic (e.g., TorGuard).
9. Enjoy unlimited WiFi tether
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You can also try adding this to your build.prop (I don't know if this does anything):
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
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Idea for the script taken from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
This can be fixed permanently using the following procedure (UPDATE: no root required):
Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
Start an adb shell: adb shell
In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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RussianBear said:
Looks like the settings.db is on a lock-down. I can't access it via sqlite any longer. It says: "the database is currently locked by another process"
Any ideas? @autoprime ?
Quick Edit: was able to copy settings.db to sd card and open it up with sqlite. couldn't change any parameters, as sqlite would fc. Downloaded this guy (http://sqlitebrowser.org/) and made changes, then overwrote the one in data/data directory. We'll see how/if it works.
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Any luck so far?
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Any luck so far?
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Nope, something over-writes the tethering back to "1" after each reboot. I'm sure @autoprime can figure this one out, as he did for KK.
You are right I'm on LG G2 with official T-Mo lollipop and I was able to edit settings.db...not with sglite but with SQLite Debugger.
After reboot, the changes i made to the tethering reverted back to dafault 1.
For those that want to use wireless tether, try the app from this thread (it's $2.5):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/general/unlimited-wifi-tethering-t2914057
I'm more interested in making the usb tethering work. I'll try using IPv4 + vpn tonight. Pretty sure it's going to fail because of the tether.dun set to 1...
P.S. additional links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-tmobile/help/tethering-fix-t3068545
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/help/unlimited-tethering-t3073884
Another quick update. The guide from here works for tether_dun settings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
You can use this command in terminal emulator, pending you are rooted.
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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or those having issues with tethering. I tested it out today and had issues. It would connect but would not resolve dns. I have unlimited tethering on Three, it's always worked until now.
Doing this resolved my issues. I suspect this issue will be resolve by Three when an official uk build is released.
This can be fixed permanently using the following procedure (UPDATE: no root required):
Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
Start an adb shell: adb shell
In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
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RussianBear said:
Another quick update. The guide from here works for tether_dun settings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/lollipop-tethering-t3058923
You can use this command in terminal emulator, pending you are rooted.
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anyone tested does this work with no tether tracking?
Uploading a tether_dun_required=0 script (needs root) that you can use with Smanager to either trigger it via a desktop widget, app, or set it on boot. Remove ".txt" from the end and navigate to it via Smanager. I will test tethering later tonight.
Make sure you click/select the SuperUser icon in Smanager's options.
You can also try adding this to your build.prop:
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
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Looks like we're money, at least on usb tethering. I will update the op.
any specific settings on Wifi Tether Router? I'm unable to get an SSID to show up using the instructions from wifi tether router's website.
updated APN to ipv4
ran script posted above..
rihc55 said:
any specific settings on Wifi Tether Router? I'm unable to get an SSID to show up using the instructions from wifi tether router's website.
updated APN to ipv4
ran script posted above..
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Try using stock wifi tether and see if it's counting. I haven't used the other app yet.
RussianBear said:
Try using stock wifi tether and see if it's counting. I haven't used the other app yet.
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Ohh okay. even better.. ill try it and report back. thanks
EDIT:
Strange, i cant even get an SSID to show up on the native hotspot now. I know it worked before -- i used it last Sunday. The hotspot turns itself off after like 30 seconds.
Okay.. So I did a factory reset because i didnt know how to fix my problem from my previous post.
Then I:
1) added the same APN as IPV5
2) did this:
Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
Start an adb shell: adb shell
In the adb shell, run this command: settings put global tether_dun_required 0
3) used the native tether app
I haven't tested it very extensively but from what i can tell, i am able to tether and it just shows up as normal data vs mobile hotspot. I transferred bout 600mb as a test. will test more later.
Thanks for your help RussianBear!
EDIT:
I lied. i think tmobile was delayed in reflecting my usage. it showed up today.
My hot-spot was broken by LP. Devices connect fine but have no Internet whatsoever. I'm able to USB tether without issues using PDANet and just selecting level 1 hide tether usage works fine. No needs for UA switching or anything like that. Just wish the WiFi tether worked, even if it's counting.
Could anyone help with step by step instructions. I am new at this and dont want to do anything wrong. Plus i dont see the script.
dreday3223 said:
Could anyone help with step by step instructions. I am new at this and dont want to do anything wrong. Plus i dont see the script.
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Dre, are you rooted? Script is attached to the bottom of the first post.
RussianBear said:
Dre, are you rooted? Script is attached to the bottom of the first post.
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I am. What exactly do i have to do? Where do i place that command? This is all very new to me and I'm not trying to mess up my phone so the simplest of instructions would be great.
dreday3223 said:
I am. What exactly do i have to do? Where do i place that command? This is all very new to me and I'm not trying to mess up my phone so the simplest of instructions would be great.
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Download smanager from the playstore, download the script, then using smanager navigate to the script and run it. You will need to select the su icon from the smanager's script options. Let me know if/where you get stuck.
Script Works for WIFI Tether
It appears that this method is working for WIFI tethering as well. I watched an 11 minute Youtube and then emailed myself a 5.5MB Powerpoint. Here are my results:
Before After
Mobile Hotspot 92.2 92.4
Data 462.2 527.1
Not sure where that 0.2MB came from, but that's not much of my 5GB plan, so I don't much care.
Update 1: Figured out where the 0.2MB came from. My testing used all encrypted traffic over HTTPS, and TMO couldn't track it. I then ran a CNN.com video and the Mobile Hotspot counter spiked. Still not quite there yet.
Update 2: Enabled my VPN, and no traffic at all is being tracked by TMO. No user agent required. Yipee!!
datawrhsdoc said:
It appears that this method is working for WIFI tethering as well. I watched an 11 minute Youtube and then emailed myself a 5.5MB Powerpoint. Here are my results:
Before After
Mobile Hotspot 92.2 92.4
Data 462.2 527.1
Not sure where that 0.2MB came from, but that's not much of my 5GB plan, so I don't much care.
Update: Figured out where the 0.2MB came from. My testing used all encrypted traffic over HTTPS, and TMO couldn't track it. I then ran a CNN.com video and the Mobile Hotspot counter spiked. Still not quite there yet.
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Are you using a vpn service or just agent switchers?
I've been trying to tether (with the H810), but whenever I do I get the following error:
Authentication was unsuccessful.
There is a temporary network problem that prevents the enablement of the USB tethering function. Please retry later.
I've tried PDAnet and foxfi as well as easytether, none of them work.
I don't have an H810, but I'm on Cricket (using AT&T's network) and I just tethered my PC (I moved to Jersey for a 3 month IT contract) no problems...but not via USB. Just WiFi Hot Spot.
ugh stupid locked down carrier phones. I guess I might return my phone and grab the H815 instead.
Don't return your phone.
ixrs said:
ugh stupid locked down carrier phones. I guess I might return my phone and grab the H815 instead.
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I got an unlocked unbranded H815 on release day here in the UK.
It's now rooted but as soon as I try to connect another device to it, web access gets blocked by the ISP.
I use the G4's Wi-Fi hotspot, not USB. My other phones, Samsung and HTC, rooted but running custom ROMs had the same problem new out of the box but worked fine once rooted, and running custom ROMs.
Does anyone know if G4's hotspot problem can be solved with a new ROM?
FYI, the mhl / HDMI connection to a monitor doesn't work either.
The mhl dongle used to connect to the monitor works fine with HTC's micro-USB.
I assume the G4 is also 5-pin (as opposed to Samsung's 11-pin).
Any ideas?
No problems with WiFi tethering on my AT&T variant.
Sent from my LG-H810
Farrys said:
FYI, the mhl / HDMI connection to a monitor doesn't work either.
The mhl dongle used to connect to the monitor works fine with HTC's micro-USB.
I assume the G4 is also 5-pin (as opposed to Samsung's 11-pin).
Any ideas?
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Off topic but the G4 is not MHL, it's Slimport. Just tried my Slimport adaptor that I had from my G2 and it works just fine.
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Regarding tethering we have to differentiate between "legal" tethering on a plan that allows it (which only the carrier phones will do as they have to connect to the server to authenticate you) and tethering not using a carier phone and/or accessing the full pool of your plan's mobile data, for which the carrier may check the browser ID string and take you to an upsell page. Tethering apps can alter the string but will usually require root to work well or you can go through a VPN.
diamond12 said:
Off topic but the G4 is not MHL, it's Slimport. Just tried my Slimport adaptor that I had from my G2 and it works just fine.
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Regarding tethering we have to differentiate between "legal" tethering on a plan that allows it (which only the carrier phones will do as they have to connect to the server to authenticate you) and tethering not using a carier phone and/or accessing the full pool of your plan's mobile data, for which the carrier may check the browser ID string and take you to an upsell page. Tethering apps can alter the string but will usually require root to work well or you can go through a VPN.
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My reply to diamond12
Thank you diamond12.
I'll order a Slimport dongle today.
Your rapid response saved me wasting more time on the HDMI problem.
Re: going off-topic, I use the hotspot of phone to connect a Tab-S 8.4 to the web, and via dongles, to a large HD monitor or TV. It therefore felt more efficient to collate the two, related issues, in one thread.
On data usage, yes you are right. The ISP doesn't allow tethering unless they can sell me yet more data packages.
I already have two separate data packages for the same line, one of which is unlimited, so I'm not being unfair to them.
The question was why when rooted HTC & Samsung devices can by-pass the ISP lock screen, the G4 gets blocked?
It's unbranded, bootloader unlocked, rooted four times and tested.
Maybe one of our bright contributors here can shine a light here?
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HaVoK C89 said:
No problems with WiFi tethering on my AT&T variant.
Sent from my LG-H810
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Thank you for your response HaVoK.
You are lucky. Mine is an H815.
Wonder if other owners in Europe have the same issue with tethering getting blocked.
Try FoxFi?
LancerV said:
Try FoxFi?
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FoxFi and similar won't work where web access is locked down by the ISP. I've tried.
My other devices connect fine, as I've explained above.
Thank you for your suggestion anyway.
Tethering works fine on cricket (att) with 815 here.
frigidazzi said:
Tethering works fine on cricket (att) with 815 here.
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Yep, and I didn't have to use another program, just built in LG HotSpot function.
Yes the G4 is fine. You are lucky.
Root access alone didn't help. The issue here is the ISP lock.
I expect a de-odexed ROM will bypass that.
Yea, I returned my 810 for a 815. I'm on cricket, 815 works perfectly fine, the 810 doesn't work.
I got the AT&T 810 and the stock wifi tether works for me. I did follow the steps in this article though. Perhaps you can give it a try too?
https://pmf.silvrback.com/fixing-tethering-on-android-kitkat
just an FYI here are the correct instructions to get it to work on an AT&T H810:
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run these commands one by one:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
reboot
ExTREmE99 said:
just an FYI here are the correct instructions to get it to work on an AT&T H810:
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run these commands one by one:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
reboot
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I assume this would work for a rooted H815 on T-Mobile?
i had no idea the H815, unlocked version still didnt allow you to do hotspots. give it a whirl. all those do is disable the network tethering checks. if tmobile checks tethering based on other things, then i cant say that it will work
ExTREmE99 said:
just an FYI here are the correct instructions to get it to work on an AT&T H810:
1. Enable developer mode (Go to Settings -> About phone, and click on the build number until the developer mode is enabled).
2. Enable USB debugging under Settings -> Developer options
3. Connect the device with a USB cable to a computer with the Android SDK platform tools installed
4. Start an adb shell: adb shell
5. In the adb shell, run these commands one by one:
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
settings put system tether_entitlement_check_state 0
reboot
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Would this work on the Verizon G4? (unrooted)
I have the 815t tethering works fine
Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk
Tomyk89 said:
Would this work on the Verizon G4? (unrooted)
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again, people that are asking if this works on your specific device, why dont you just try it? you dont need root. it takes all but 2min, and you can reverse it. just flip the flags back to 1, instead of 0