[Q] How can i surf the web on my PC using the 3g on my phone? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So instead of using proxys, etc at school, I'd much rather just use the 3g off my phone. Because it's quite obvious the software my school uses(Lightpseed Systems), is on the network itself(Nothing physically on the PC)....
Soooo, I know i can WIFI tether, but how can i tether via a USB cable?
What software is required on the PC?
And once i've USB tethered, how do switch to it on the windows machine?
Thanks a ton in advance for any help<3
-Chris

TheCrispytoast said:
So instead of using proxys, etc at school, I'd much rather just use the 3g off my phone. Because it's quite obvious the software my school uses(Lightpseed Systems), is on the network itself(Nothing physically on the PC)....
Soooo, I know i can WIFI tether, but how can i tether via a USB cable?
What software is required on the PC?
And once i've USB tethered, how do switch to it on the windows machine?
Thanks a ton in advance for any help<3
-Chris
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Try this......
step 1:Settings~> Wireless and Network
settings~> Tethering and portable
hotspot~> then Tick USB Tethering.
Step 2: Settings~> Wireless and Network
settings~> Mobile Networks~> then Tick
Use Packet Data......
LIKE=THANKS

There is no packet data tick...I have network mode, and system select(cdma roaming mode)....

That's a good question. I've always just tethered to my laptop on like a long car ride n used the wifi tether but just kept it tethered to keep it charging. I'm curious as to how you'd enable it over a desktop PC with a LAN connection. Turn off the network adaptor? But I highly doubt a school computer would leave access to that.
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meishkov said:
That's a good question. I've always just tethered to my laptop on like a long car ride n used the wifi tether but just kept it tethered to keep it charging. I'm curious as to how you'd enable it over a desktop PC with a LAN connection. Turn off the network adaptor? But I highly doubt a school computer would leave access to that.
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Yeah thats what I was thinking.
I think i'm gonna try clockwork's app for usb tethering...Heard some good stoof about it I'll let ya know how it goes.
I can just see this REALLY handy for anyone who has a institution that blocks websites, or PC's like hotel computers that are stupid.

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internet through a PC/Laptop

can Hero get on internet through a PC/Laptop with a usb cable?
I know wm allows you to do so.
I used to enjoy that function when i used a wm device because I do not have wifi in both home and office. And I have only a limited data plan.
Help/answer appreciated.
Try PDAnet
this link
http://www.junefabrics.com/android/index.php
I think the OP wants something that works the other way - i.e. the phone connects to the internet via the PCs network connection.
Regards,
Dave
skauk said:
this link
http://www.junefabrics.com/android/index.php
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foxmeister said:
I think the OP wants something that works the other way - i.e. the phone connects to the internet via the PCs network connection.
Regards,
Dave
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Thanks skauk, but Dave is right. I want the other way round.
PC/Laptop connecting to internet via my Hero (mobile network sharing) can be done without any software i believe.
But in fact I want the phone to go to internet via PC/Laptop as I only have limited data plan.
Help is appreciated.
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I don't think you can do this via a USB cable.
What does work is: Get a wireless access point and have your desktop share its internet connection over wlan. Better usability than a plugged in USB cable, too
Volker1 said:
I don't think you can do this via a USB cable.
What does work is: Get a wireless access point and have your desktop share its internet connection over wlan. Better usability than a plugged in USB cable, too
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i totally understand what you mean. just that wifi is not so ready at where I work.
but thanks for your time.

[Q] Connect GT9100 to Internet through PC

Hello guys,
I'm sorry if the reply to my question was already posted by I was unable to find it here or through google search.
I'm new to the Android world so this might be very easy to achieve although I was unable to find it.
I'm trying to connect my SGS2 stock KE7 to the internet through my PC. I wanted to connect the phone with the data cable to a usb port on my laptop and then route all the traffic. I went through the options but couldn't find anythign that could achieve this.
Can someone, please, give me some pointers?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Just go in to wi-fi settings and set up a hotspot. Your phone now works as a "wireless router/modem" and your computer should detect your wi-fi hotspot created by the phone
I thought Wifi/usb Tethering was to allow other devices to connect to the internet through your phone.
computer -> phone -> internet
And I want to achieve the opposite, Connecting to the internet with my phone by going through a laptop/workstation.
phone -> computer -> internet
tosheeba said:
I thought Wifi/usb Tethering was to allow other devices to connect to the internet through your phone.
computer -> phone -> internet
And I want to achieve the opposite, Connecting to the internet with my phone by going through a laptop/workstation.
phone -> computer -> internet
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This is a bit off-topic, and I may have misunderstood your question, but this might be what you are looking to do -
1. Setup your computer in wifi adhoc sharing mode, so that any other wireless device can find that network.
2. Use your phone as the wifi device to connect to that network.
This is pretty easy - just setup a wifi network.
Many videos available on youtube -
Again, this is just one way of doing what I think you want to do-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADpHIeBSFUk
What if wireless is not available?
Is it possible to reverse tether a phone to use a PC's internet connection via a USB cable?
monkley said:
What if wireless is not available?
Is it possible to reverse tether a phone to use a PC's internet connection via a USB cable?
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Don't think that you can use the network over the usb cable it is not designed for that, may be someone else may know a bit more.
Theoretically a proxy agent app on pc should be able to do what you want above, over the usb cable, but it is better to use a wireless modem instead.
androidsos said:
Don't think that you can use the network over the usb cable it is not designed for that, may be someone else may know a bit more.
Theoretically a proxy agent app on pc should be able to do what you want above, over the usb cable, but it is better to use a wireless modem instead.
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Ok, thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I often find myself in the situation where I do not have phone signal or wireless available :-/
Maybe I should invest in a wireless access point to carry around with me!
Yeah, it's a pity. There are a couple of scenarios where this would be useful for me.
Thanks anyway for replying to my question.
AFAIK this a HTC sense only feature as i remember having this on my HTC desire
What I use is an Edimax Wireless USB adapter - EW-7711UAn. The hardware works really well, the software works well once it is set-up, but configuring XP to share its network connection through this is a bit tricky
This may help, I am sure there is similar for Vista Windows 7 around on the Internet
http://www.labnol.org/software/ad-hoc-wireless-network-in-windows-xp/11486/
This might help you out guys!
Heres the explanation of how to do it (sorry it's in Portuguese, but google translator will do the trick!
http://pplware.sapo.pt/smartphones/android/internet-no-android-a-partir-do-pc-sim-possvel/

[Q] Help me find a working reverse Tether app

Hello Everyone! I want to use my Laptop's internet connection via usb cable using my Dell Streak. So I searched for an app that will enable me to do that. While I'm searching and reading all the stuffs that I think that will be the answer to my question, I stumbled upon the word Tether/Tethering.
In which will enable your computer/Laptop to use your Mobile Device's Internet plan or 3g connection. However, what I really wanted was the reverse of this process. I want to use my Laptop's Internet connection. From my laptop connection through USB? or Bluetooth, then to my Dell Streak. So I can surf the Internet using my Mobile device.
I searched the forums already and learned that the latest post for this topic was last 2008. I hope there is already a solution to do this.
Everyone, If you know any apps that I can use please do tell me. Thank you very much!
there aren't any that I know of plus I think it would need to be computer prog not android
There are guides to do it in linux but you need to do it manually I think.
http://blog.mycila.com/2010/06/reverse-usb-tethering-with-android-22.html
You'll be needing to set up a local network via the wireless connection on your PC.
If you are already on the internet via wifi on the PC, why not use the wifi on the streak?
If you are hooked up via Ethernet/other cable, then broadcasting the connection on the PC's wifi is fairly simple.
Hope this helps.
MarkyG82 said:
You'll be needing to set up a local network via the wireless connection on your PC.
If you are already on the internet via wifi on the PC, why not use the wifi on the streak?
If you are hooked up via Ethernet/other cable, then broadcasting the connection on the PC's wifi is fairly simple.
Hope this helps.
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he wants to do it via usb or bluetooth..
I was able to do this with Linux, but it was a pain and some programs couldn't access the internet. I think only the browser worked.
Would be difficult with usb.It might be easier if you use bluetooth or wifi.
Just go ahead and setup your ad-hoc network or soft-ap on your pc,and make sure you have inter access sharing service or similar software running.
I would recommend you use a wifi soft-ap,it's super easy to setup on winxp/2k/2k3.
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[Q] How to share PC's internet connection via USB to ACE

How to share PC's internet connection via USB to ACE!!!
thank's in advance
I don't think it's possible via usb... The best thing you can do is buy a wifi router..
adiles said:
I don't think it's possible via usb... The best thing you can do is buy a wifi router..
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yeah thats right.Or you can turn your notebook to a wifi router +1
Ive seen the option pop up on.my sisters wildfire s but not on the sga
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there is a option on HTC that when you connect your phone to PC, it asks you one more point "connect to PC's internet". but i's interesting, if is that possible on ACE.
Sorry for my bad English (((
Check USB tether on market ;-)
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Some networks don't let you use your laptop etc..to connect to the internet via your phone unless you pay extra.
My ace is locked to three there is a option in setting to Tether via usb or wifi but no mater winch setting i use it will not work.
However on my old HTC HD touch generic i can connect my usb cable to my laptop and go on-line with the same sim. Iam going to try and branded my ace once i know how.
Naz52 said:
Some networks don't let you use your laptop etc..to connect to the internet via your phone unless you pay extra.
My ace is locked to three there is a option in setting to Tether via usb or wifi but no mater winch setting i use it will not work.
However on my old HTC HD touch generic i can connect my usb cable to my laptop and go on-line with the same sim. Iam going to try and branded my ace once i know how.
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Hey!
You not read the first post:
How to share PC's internet connection via USB to ACE!!!
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Not share you Phone internet, but PC internet to Phone.
CHEERS!
What about sharing the connection by WiFi? Through Ad-Hoc?
I know that there's an option in Linux, but I'm not so sure for Windows.
Rufus87
Try to download Connectify and turn your laptop into access point (if your wifi card supports it). Anyway, buying wifi access point is the best solution.
adeklipse
In Windows he can set up ad hoc network, but Ace doesn't support it. I tried to look for working edited wpa_supplicant file, but i didn't find it.
Devs any hope for this yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941227
I saw this tutorial in the Samsung Captivate forums. They can do it why not us?
mudkipstar said:
Devs any hope for this yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=941227
I saw this tutorial in the Samsung Captivate forums. They can do it why not us?
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thank u
Virtual WiFi adapter for Windows 7
You could also change your WiFi adapter into a virtual WiFi Miniport and share the internet connection if you have windows 7.. It acts as a Wireless access point and also please note that your hardware should support in order to create a virtual WiFi.. Just follow these instructions..
http://mintywhite.com/windows-7/set-windows-7-wifi-hotspot-quick-tip/
+1 mr., been +1ing twice tonight.. I also had this issue, decided to stop my ace's data plan and my brother had a decent connection on the desktop. Sadly it was our all time fav Win XP and we're too lazy to add a WIFI/WLAN card to it.
Maybe having a Terminal Emulator (since we can't do any adb commands when tethering) to establish an interface/eth0, activating the USB tether (not the wireless) and configuring a connection on the Windows would help? I've tried that, but met no luck on Windows part.
I used reverse usb tethering on galaxy mini before purchase ace. Its simple script to give usb0 ip address and some setting on gateway, dns.

Tethering pc internet to use android phone as wifi router through USB

is there a way to Tether pc internet on android phone using usb and then use the phone as a wifi router or hotspot.
smartyzeal said:
is there a way to Tether pc internet on android phone using usb and then use the phone as a wifi router or hotspot.
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That would be awesome, you could have a wifi router everywhere with you (as long as you don't forget to take the usb cable with you), just connect with the usb to a PC that has broadband, and then use the phone's wifi as a dongle.
I am currently in a situation that i would use something like that seeing that i have forgotten my dongle at home.
phone tether
There are a couple of different ways to tether your phone to your pc. One way is to use an app called PDA net, you can get your phone and computer setup through their website in about 2-3 minutes, super easy to use and you don't need to root your phone, the down side is unless you pay for the pro version all "https", secure sites, will only be accessible for a week. If you decide to root or have already rooted, you can download a number of different apps that give you the ability to use your phone as a hot spot without paying monthly to your provider.
smartyzeal said:
is there a way to Tether pc internet on android phone using usb and then use the phone as a wifi router or hotspot.
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=> use this app called FoxFi..its not on the google store..download it from internet..with this u can use the connection to tether via bluetooth in all devices..though, wi-fi routing works only in few..if it doesnt work..then first try this app to reverse tether(Reverse Tether build.2012.04.05.paid - torrents) and then use FoxFi..reply if it works or not..
AT&T detected my foxfi tethering and will now charge me for a 5g tethering package if I continue to use it. Greedy.... What does it matter if I tether? Bunch if nazis...
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