Finally got my external oncourse bt-339 to work using bluetooth gps however I guess I need a Wifi connection to run Google nav. Are there other good mapping software that doesn't need Wifi to route you?
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weaselman said:
Finally got my external oncourse bt-339 to work using bluetooth gps however I guess I need a Wifi connection to run Google nav. Are there other good mapping software that doesn't need Wifi to route you?
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Co-Pilot:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alk.copilot.market.usa&feature=search_result
It's a paid app, but very reasonable ($5.00 for USA only maps). Other countries/regions also available.
I'm sure there are others, but this one is my fav.
You could also explore tethering your Tab to your phone if possible. Depending on your phone, WiFi and/or BlueTooth tethering may be a possibility.
I can tether using my DROID2 but I have read that version maybe searching for customers using tethering.
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I can tether using my DROID2 but I have read that version maybe searching for customers using tethering.
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Yea, I have a DX and I've been reading all of the drama regarding that.
If you have not upgraded to Gingerbread yet you should be fine.
I've had some issues getting Tethering to work on my DX (and I am on the Gingerbread leak). I haven't spent a lot of time on it yet, as I was waiting for all the drama to shake out.
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Hey guys,
Now before everyone chimes in with "Barnacle", "Wireless Tether from Google Code" or "just add a custom APN"... I have tried all of these methods including using Root Explorer and SQL Lite to edit the APNs and none of them will enable me to tether over wifi. I'm on the latest version of Ginger Blur and using the Atrix in Australia on the Telstra Next G network.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks
Krisbo
Under the .db file, ensure that where it says default, add tether after it (default,tether) make sure its the telstra line though. Thats all i did to mine from memory. Also ensure airplane mode is on
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I use the WIRED tether from google code, works like a dream. Wired tether doesn't eat your battery and helps with heat since you wont be using wifi too.
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klub242 said:
I use the WIRED tether from google code, works like a dream. Wired tether doesn't eat your battery and helps with heat since you wont be using wifi too.
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No real need for wired tether as I'm wanting to tether with my iPad.
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Under the .db file, ensure that where it says default, add tether after it (default,tether) make sure its the telstra line though. Thats all i did to mine from memory. Also ensure airplane mode is on
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Tried this, didn't work. This is probably going to be a deal breaker for me .
Bump?
Looks like I'll be going back to the Inspire, I need to be able to tether for my iPad 2.
Is there an app or setting somewhere that if I were to download an app that requires wifi. to disable this so that I may use my 4g which would probably be quicker anyway? I'm using cm7
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I've read about this problem a lot, I don't think there is a fix.
It would probably require editing the app itself. That's why some apps that originally only worked on wifi were "patched" by people in the community to remove that block and work over 3g/4g.
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Is there an app or setting somewhere that if I were to download an app that requires wifi. to disable this so that I may use my 4g which would probably be quicker anyway? I'm using cm7
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If you're referring to amazons idiotic wifi only crap, a fix is supposedly coming for us 4g folks.
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so many ****ty apps require wifi, even google talk video wtf, someone should make an app that tricks the phone into thinking its on wifi when its on 3g
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so many ****ty apps require wifi, even google talk video wtf, someone should make an app that tricks the phone into thinking its on wifi when its on 3g
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They make versions that allow you to use gtalk over your data connection or wifi.
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my tethering seems very unreliable. im using the latest wifi tether apk but thats irelevant as i have used many versions but the problems persist. allow me to explain, im in no way new to android nor tethering. i have followed all the steps to get 4g tethering speeds ( toggle data off, disable 4g re enable and so on) the thing is i cant get a stable connection from my laptop or my xoom for more than 20 mins. the connection either goes idle or the phone just restarts or i simply get disconnected from it. im just wondering whether it' s just me or whether this a common problem among photon users. many thanks and great forum.
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I believe the 4G on your phone becomes idle. Just a guess.
I have heard this happens to other Photon users as well. Not sure what the cause of it is or the fix. I'm going to try some things out when I get time and see what mine does. I've never tried to tether for that long of time before. Will post back if I find out anything new.
**I can only test 3G. No 4G in my area.
Are you rooted or using a rom?
**Ignore this (my) post...had something but changed my mind***
thanks. yes rooted & stock
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i can torrent nd get bout 10+ mbps download running through tether for 3 hours no problem. could even get on gears of war on my xbox while tethering no lag no problem
favorite tethering app- open garden tethering (easy and you can lower the transmit power for huge battery life increase, i keep mine on the lowest available) but wifi tether if i need specific settings
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thanks for your reply. im so jealous lol i do also get very fast speeds the only prob is that is they are not consistent. phone either reboots or drops the connections. i will try the app you mentioned also
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maybe think about visiting the store you bought it from or a sprint repair store..? ive never had problems with tethering even being rooted on my htc hero tethering was easy as pie at 2-3mps(3G) or rsdlite the latest spf maybe?
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well i think i found the problem. i simply turned off wifi encryption and now it works flawlessly. go figure...thanks for the replies everyone.
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wow.. such a complex answer. haha xD
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well i think i found the problem. i simply turned off wifi encryption and now it works flawlessly. go figure...thanks for the replies everyone.
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Year I found that out too ..
Also if you start wifi tether first,
then turn on 4g ...
4g tether works for me using
wifi tether 2.06
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honestly open garden tethering works flawlessly for me, i have problems with every other app usually
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I've got a Droid incredible and I want to use to the wifi so I can watch Netflix on the TV in my car.....but it just says connecting and stays that way any fix out their
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I don't really understand what you're asking, could you rephrase?
The incredible has TV out so I use it to watch downloaded movies in my car but want to be able to use Netflix.....the incredible doesn't have service so I want to use wifi of Fasci for internet
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You could probably download WiFi tether from google code and one of the preset profiles should work...which ROM are you on?
AOKP......I'll try that I saw somewhere how to do it but I've searched and can't find the post......something about seeing it to Samsung nexus
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AOKP......I'll try that I saw somewhere how to do it but I've searched and can't find the post......something about seeing it to Samsung nexus
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Or if you have tasker I've made a post detailing how to get native tethering to work.
Here
You're in the fascinate forums by the way. If your problem relates to the incredible, you're probably better off in those forums.
I need to get the wifi working on my fascinate so I can tether the incredible it works fine on cyan 7.1
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It's really hard to help you when you don't give much relevant info in your posts and don't express your thoughts clearly, but I think, after 5 posts, I have some idea what you're trying to do. You're gonna want to use the latest wifi tether app from here and switch your device profile to GSM Galaxy Nexus.
Try Open Garden tether app
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Thank you knives out that did the trick......as to the relevance I thought it was clear
So here it is I've got 6 phones
OG Droid, Droid incredible, Droid incredible 2 (x2), and fascinate (x2) not wanting to pay for service on all 4.....they are used just over wifi......the incredible has TV out which I use in my car on the TV in my car to watch downloaded movies I just wanted the option to stream Netflix and watch that way so I needed the portable wifi......these ics roms are first I've used where devs haven't included the wifi app...thanks again
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Yeah, sorry I just had to look at all you different posts to figure out what you were trying to do. Might just suggest to put all the relevant info in your first post in the future, it just helps to have that info when trying to assist you.
There is also a way to get the native tethering to work too, but involves some command line voodoo and I don't think it sticks after a reboot, so IMO the wireless tether app is probably the best option.
yeah it's working great but I have it set to cdma and it's working fine
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I've got a Droid incredible and I want to use to the wifi so I can watch Netflix on the TV in my car.....but it just says connecting and stays that way any fix out their
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Quote doesnt show your title but....They have wireless wifi now?
No but seriously sounds like you want to tether your fascinate to the other. Plenty of apps for that but I like the native one in cm7 or ICS
I normally don't report on apps, but this one I have to because it is awesome.
In addition to my new Photon I also have a Sony S tablet and been looking at WiFi tethering, but disappointed at the cost from Sprint.
In doing my research I found this app that allows free WiFi Tethering.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&hl=en
I immediately downloaded the app and it works easily and perfectly.
"This app is incompatible with all of your devices."
Gonna give this a try, thanks
edit: this item is not available on your carrier :\
http://foxfi.com/bin/
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this app rocks!!
Thank you so much for sharing this information! I'm using it right now! My tablets were fine using bluetooth connection but when on the road having to use the usb tether (easytether) for my laptop was such a nuisance.
I tried a another workaround discussed on youtube and it worked for the initial connection but would not connect again, registration blocked. I've had foxfi going for about two hours now, turned it off and on six times and its perfect!
Thanks again!!
Is anyone getting this to work with 4g? Whenever I turn on Foxfi, 4g disconnects and switches over to 3g.
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Thank you so much for sharing this information! I'm using it right now! My tablets were fine using bluetooth connection but when on the road having to use the usb tether (easytether) for my laptop was such a nuisance.
I tried a another workaround discussed on youtube and it worked for the initial connection but would not connect again, registration blocked. I've had foxfi going for about two hours now, turned it off and on six times and its perfect!
Thanks again!!
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No problem. I love things that save a few bucks.
The only downside is that your phone is gonna drain it's battery a lot faster than normal.
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Is anyone getting this to work with 4g? Whenever I turn on Foxfi, 4g disconnects and switches over to 3g.
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I don't even get 4G, so I have no idea.
Works great on 4g. Great find!!!
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It doesn't work with wimax
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It works with wimax...
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It works great for me with 4g. Just have to refresh 4g.
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Keeps shutting down my data quite alot
foxwi
not working for my razr had to up my data pack is there a free nav app? trying to root with motofail2go but is no working please help!
got an update message on this app it now limits the usage, must buy full version for 7 bucks. This one works the best so far so 7 bucks is not a bad deal.
what happened???
what happened to this thread?is it closed?
I will try it :good:
I have no 4g so don't care about it :laugh:
on my Photon Kiddi is only app to use tethering !
stock app request wiimax connection
D'oh!