1. Is there a way to tether the Fascinate to another android device (specifically a rooted Viewsonic GTab)? Everything that I see so far requires a client on the device connected to the phone, and none of those have clients that work on an Android tablet.
2. Pursuant to that question, is this method going to work for a non-rooted Fascinate? I ask because it is easy to root/unroot a Viewsonic GTab, but because I have ONLY Macs available, I haven't found the same sort of easy methods for the Fascinate that work with a Mac, and I don't want to take the chance of not being able to unroot in case I need to return the phone for warranty work or something.
1. Yes, I use Barnacel Wifi Tether app to connect my Nook Color to my phone. but, YMMV
2. Tethering is possible without rooting, but you have to sign up and pay for it. I know with a mac it's supposed to be more annoying from what i've heard, but I'm sure you can get access to a PC for an hour if you REALLY needed to go back to stock.
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Just picked up the Vibrant today. Is there another USB tether app besides PDAnet for Android? Hopefully point and click.
Thanks for replying.
"Wireless tether" but your phone has to be rooted
he wants a 'usb' tether app. not a wifi/bluetooth tether app. uh the only way i know how to do it, is go into settings in cyanogenmod's cm5 or 6 and hit the little "enable usb tethering" checkmark box, but you'd have to root ur phone and put his rom on ur phone once it gets ported.
Here is an article of a couple of tethering options. All except PDAnet require root. With the exception of the rooting requirement all are pretty user friendly.
backngear <dot> com/2009/03/25/round-up-of-tether-apps-for-android-phones/
On a side note I did notice that root access tethering is faster than PDAnet so I went the rooted way instead of spending the money on PDAnet. If you want something simple get PDAnet, make sure to use the trial period to see if all your usage cases (e.g. corporate VPN) will work.
I don't have my Vibrant yet (coming Monday), but if you have rooted your phone you can use this free one.
code <dot> google <dot> com/p/android-wired-tether/
Here is the wireless version. Pick the Eclair one since the Vibrant should be on Android 2.1. Note that I'm seeing some folks having trouble with wireless tether on the forums so check those out.
code<dot> google <dot> com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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does this work for mac?
I found "easytether" on marketplace, did anybody try?
One more thing, will USB tethering application work with cradlepoint router?
Does anyone manage to get USB tether working using any one of the ROM?
This was touched on briefly in another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842842), but mostly on wifi tether, and I have not seen any recent posts on this topic. I want to use the gtablet for school and work and USB tethering would be an absolute necessity; any help and assistance on this would be most apprecative.
There are only drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux for USB tether, so doubtful it would work. I tried it anyway, even though I knew the result. Still can not get wifi tether to work.
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There are only drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux for USB tether, so doubtful it would work. I tried it anyway, even though I knew the result. Still can not get wifi tether to work.
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Sorry, I've been swamped last few days... well the last month actually... but Send me your current /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf file as I can use your current saved networks to build you a working set of files for wifi tether... I'll PM you my email in case I didn't already...
I'm not sure what usb host support has been built so far. My understanding is that in theory the linux network driver should be able to be used in android with some work ofcourse.
I'm not going to root my Gtablet right away so I'll have to wait to see if someone figures out how to wire/wireless tether while it's stock. My rooted Droid 1 is getting bored. LOL
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Does anyone manage to get USB tether working using any one of the ROM?
This was touched on briefly in another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842842), but mostly on wifi tether, and I have not seen any recent posts on this topic. I want to use the gtablet for school and work and USB tethering would be an absolute necessity; any help and assistance on this would be most apprecative.
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I know this is an old thread, I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with USB tethering at all.
+1 interest in this, or bluetooth tethering. My company is PCI compliant and has wifi blockers all over the building
does ad-hoc run over the same frequencies as wifi?
Client devices that use ad-hoc wifi are licensed for the same FCC spectrum as devices that only use infrastructure wifi, so that makes me assume they use the same frequencies.
I'm only aware of two tethering solutions on android yet, but i'm a noob so there may be more:
1) the wpa supplicant patch. This allows the Android device to tether as a client to another adhoc wifi sharing device.
2) pdanet. This allows the Android device to tether as a server to another non-android client, via bluetooth or USB.
So far, nothing I've seen supports USB tethering client on Android. For now, with your use case I'd recommend a more mature OS like WinXP. With the right software, WinXP can serve as a USB tether client to most modern phones.
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Would like to be able to USB tether when honeycomb comes out. But would be awesome if it happened earlier.
second that request. USB tethering is so much easier than WiFi hotspotting, not to mention it's free with my current T-mobile plan
Same here. I use ICS via USB tethering from my HTC Touch Diamond to my PC and will get a gTablet when I can use it similarly as a client.
i second this
All of us married folk who are pushed for both time and money (but are still tech adventurous) would love some clear directions (or a script or app) for tethering to their DUN capable regular phones by either BT or USB.
Many thanks in advance to whoever takes up the challenge...
G tablet currently running vegan beta5.1
I concur on this. I use PDAnet with my original droid to tether to laptop. Unfortunately, PDAnet can't be used on Vegan Ginger which I am running on my gTab. Any help would be much appreciated!
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+1 interest in this, or bluetooth tethering.
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From my searching thru Google I found out that the original Droid can bluetooth tether to the Xoom. Not to sure what gives the ability for that to happen but it works. If it's code specific then maybe some tinkering with that might get it to work but if it's hardware specific..again I'm just throwing it out there.
BT tethering is very doable depending on your phone. I use PDANET on my Droid X.
For some deeper info (including a script to get it started on the G-Tab) Look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001496&highlight=bluetooth+tether
Hello XDA,
it's it's time for me to root my EVO3D.
I'm actually pretty happy with HTC's widgets and the setup I have now, but the phone is sluggish and I can't stand Sprint's apps that show up every time I upgrade.
I rooted my old phone in the past (it was an HTC hero) successfully with cyanogen, but the last time I checked this mod doesn't exist for the 3D, at least not a stable one. I liked cyanogen because it was really well balanced, slick and fast. I need something as transparent as possible. I'd also like to be able to use the 3D camera if possible, but if I have to give it up for a really good mod, I don't really mind.
The most important thing for me is tethering. I am about to get the new Chromebook and I need it to recognize the phone and tether through it. Does anyone here have any experience with it? I'm using EasyTether for now which has been really good to me, but there's no way to install it to a chromebook without some development patch which I don't think I want to apply right off the box.
So, what do you guys suggest? What is a fast Mod? I would def. need the Google App package, but I really don't need any car-related set up or apps (I live in NYC) and I don't care about radio or sports TV or any of the other Sprintcrap.
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The most important thing for me is tethering. I am about to get the new Chromebook and I need it to recognize the phone and tether through it. Does anyone here have any experience with it? I'm using EasyTether for now which has been really good to me, but there's no way to install it to a chromebook without some development patch which I don't think I want to apply right off the box.
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You should be able to use the Wi-Fi Tether app from the Play Store except on Sense 4.x ROM's if you are rooted, and if not you can try FoxFi in bluetooth mode (wi-fi is not supported on the Evo 3D). ClockworkMod Tether is similar to Easy Tether and doesn't require root, but again there are no drivers to support the Chromebook as a client.
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You should be able to use the Wi-Fi Tether app from the Play Store except on Sense 4.x ROM's if you are rooted, and if not you can try FoxFi in bluetooth mode (wi-fi is not supported on the Evo 3D). ClockworkMod Tether is similar to Easy Tether and doesn't require root, but again there are no drivers to support the Chromebook as a client.
ramjet73
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Ramjet,
Which Rom would you suggest then? There are a couple of choices and I'm just not sure where to begin. Just to be clear, I don't need the phone to pick up Wi Fi, as the chromebook can do it itself; I need to be able to use the dataplan, preferably with the usb cable because it keeps the phone charged for longer periods.
Thanks!
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Ramjet,
Which Rom would you suggest then? There are a couple of choices and I'm just not sure where to begin. Just to be clear, I don't need the phone to pick up Wi Fi, as the chromebook can do it itself; I need to be able to use the dataplan, preferably with the usb cable because it keeps the phone charged for longer periods.
Thanks!
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The problem is finding the drivers for your Chromebook to use a USB tethering program. As long as your phone is rooted you can use Wi-Fi Tether with your phone connected via USB to charge, and even use it as an access point for other devices at the same time should the need arise.
Regarding the ROM, most 3.6 Sense ROM's run Wi-Fi Tether fine, but if you want to narrow it down you can be the guinea pig for our new ROM Information Thread.
ramjet73
Well I now rooted my phone and I'm trying to play with the wifi tether, but my chromebook won't connect. I see it under networks and it tries to connect, but can't. Any suggestions?
Have looked fairly thoroughly for about 2 days with no success.
I got the OTA update and realized too late that I've lost my wifi tether capability.
Currently, I have a stock Raze Maxx was using foxfi
I also have a Nook Tablet setup for dual boot via SD into cm7 (this is the device needing connectivity)
The Nook doesn’t have Bluetooth, and a USB option will not fit my needs so wifi is the only option.
Question:
Is there a way to accomplish this without rooting my moto?
I’ve checked for existing solutions, no luck. The only idea I’ve got is maybe if I can get my cm7 hosting a hotspot (without internet), then connect with my moto and then somehow access the internet that way.
Will this work?
If so, any suggestions of software to potentially use?
I am very good at searching before I post questions, but I keep getting an error saying search is currently not available.
On my S3 there were ways to tether via WiFi and USB without being detected on my grandfathered in unlimited data play. Can anyone confirm that there is proven method via the LGOG. Ny phone is rooted, unlocked, custom kernel, snow rom, and various other mods.
If someone can confirm a working way of doing this, I will provide them with file hosting and subdomain on my server, with full ftp access... etc. Thanks!
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Also, let me know if this is in the wrong section
I used the native tethering on SnowJB fairly heavily without issue and as far as I can tell it was never detected.
I was rooted and running various ROMs on my Samsung Infuse a few months ago, and I got an email saying they would add the tethering service to my plan if I continued to use it.
A couple years ago I had a jailbroken iPhone and tethered a lot of data and never had an issue.
I have not yet tried on the LGOG in fear of getting a $40/month service automatically added to my bill.
Sorry I don't have an answer, just sharing my experience I've encountered while tethering.
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I am very good at searching before I post questions, but I keep getting an error saying search is currently not available.
On my S3 there were ways to tether via WiFi and USB without being detected on my grandfathered in unlimited data play. Can anyone confirm that there is proven method via the LGOG. Ny phone is rooted, unlocked, custom kernel, snow rom, and various other mods.
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avoiding detection would probably mean using a method that doesn't rewrite the TTL's on the outbound packets. I've used wifi-tether w/o issue as have many others, I'm sure. I suspect that wifi-tether doesn't preserve the TTL's, but people get away with it because the cost/benefit to carriers is to pick the top 1% of bandwidth users and examine their usage for good reason to stop them somehow, illegal tethering being a good convenient one.
I'm sorry I don't have a solution for you, as I've also searched for just such a thin and not found it. I am curious what others are doing for tethering on this device, though.
If used sparingly, you PROBABLY won't get caught. I used foxfi on my old phone on different occasions and never recieved any notifications about tethering.
jonasl (if you don't recognize the name, he is very good at what he does) had a post in the SnowJB thread a while back about fixing the tethering issues people were having. From what I understand of it, the tethering checks to see if AT&T customers have the entitlement to tether, but since this is a ported ROM, it isn't able to find out if you are entitled (the code doesn't exist to finish the check). His fix circumvents the check (which as he says "This will as a sideeffect also give you tethering even if you aren't paying for it").
I have implemented the fix in case I needed it, but have not had a need to tether since, so I can't vouch for it in that regard, I can say everything still works as expected.
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If you really want to avoid detection, you could run a socks proxy on your phone that forwards to another socks proxy on the internet. Then you need a way to use the socks proxy on your phone. On the client side it can be easy (web browsers have a socks proxy setting, and there are wrappers to socksify anything on your pc) or harder (if you're tethering a tablet or game console or something). Finally, you need a way to bring up both your wireless and mobile data connections at the same time - you could use wifi tether for this if you only need to tether wireless clients, or a more manual method if you need your phone to be a regular wifi client on your network.