[Q] printing from cellphone via USB hookup to printer - Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE

Is there any way to print from a cellphone via USB hookup to printer? Don't have a wireless enabled printer or one that can be accessed through a network. Defeats the whole purpose if I have to boot up the computer just to print something. If I did that, I would just use the computer in the first place.Just would like to plug USB cable into phone and be able to print like you would using laptop or desktop by plugging in.
Any thoughts? Apps on market are geared toward wireless or network type accessing.

fjm568 said:
Is there any way to print from a cellphone via USB hookup to printer? Don't have a wireless enabled printer or one that can be accessed through a network. Defeats the whole purpose if I have to boot up the computer just to print something. If I did that, I would just use the computer in the first place.Just would like to plug USB cable into phone and be able to print like you would using laptop or desktop by plugging in.
Any thoughts? Apps on market are geared toward wireless or network type accessing.
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if you printer has an ethernet card you can use Printbot, and print through your network.

I have my non-wireless Brother printer hooked up via ethernet to my wireless router. I use the app "PrinterShare" to print from my phone wirelessly.
Sorry, I don't know how to do it via USB.

Depends on your printers capabilities.

edster00 said:
I have my non-wireless Brother printer hooked up via ethernet to my wireless router. I use the app "PrinterShare" to print from my phone wirelessly.
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This.... Printer simply needs shared on the network...

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Acces internet throught a USB gateway?

Hi
How is there a way tu use my computer internet on my Hero throught the USB connection ??
Thanks
I'm sure there is, but wouldn't be easier to use bluetooth or wifi connection for that?
like some el cheapo USB dongle with AP mode... or maybe to buy new modem with wifi... or... don't know. access point?
schlagg said:
Hi
How is there a way tu use my computer internet on my Hero throught the USB connection ??
Thanks
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Do you mean use the Hero "tethered" as a modem for the computer? If so the answer (at least for UK Heros) is yes.
First of all make sure you have HTC Sync on your computer. Then do the following:
1 Make sure your phone’s data connection is turned on.
2. Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable.
3. Press HOME > MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless controls.
4. Select the Mobile network sharing check box.
@peterc10, I think the OP means the opposite (ie. tethering the Hero to a computer via USB), but I'm not sure.
Certainly, putting it on your wireless network (or getting one) would be an easier option, and it wouldn't require any cables. As a bonus, you can use your home internet from all round the house with the device.
@schlagg, any reason the wireless suggestion wouldn't work. Personally, I think it would be a lot easier to set up.
anon2122 said:
@peterc10, I think the OP means the opposite (ie. tethering the Hero to a computer via USB), but I'm not sure.
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I wasn't sure either, hence my first question. I don't know whether you can do it the other way around, and I have wifi at home so don't need to anyway.
I guess we will have to wait for the OP to tell us which they meant.
anon2122 said:
@peterc10, I think the OP means the opposite (ie. tethering the Hero to a computer via USB), but I'm not sure.
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yes
its the opposite
GPRS/3G disabled on the phone, and internet on computer
anon2122 said:
any reason the wireless suggestion wouldn't work. Personally, I think it would be a lot easier to set up.
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no particular reason
just being curious
my wifi connection works well ...
but sometimes, i manage to go to some friends who don't have wifi
with my previous winmo, it was possible without any configuration, so just wondering if its the same here
i was actually wondering about the same thing..i dont have a wifi router and i dont think i'll be getting one soon anw since it wont "work" on my house... we have multiple floors and we prefer cables kinda
anw can i access the internet through USB?
No, this is not possible. The USB hardware in the Hero is that of a USB Slave (or USB Device, like a printer or camera.) In order for it to get internet access from this port, it would have to be set up as a USB Host, like your computer is. If you 'adb shell' into your phone and run "ls /dev/" you won't see any USB devices there.
If I'm wrong, I apologize, but I'm 99% sure this is the case.
EDIT: I think the best option would be to get a USB Bluetooth dongle for your computer. You can get one for like $15. Maybe less.
craig0r said:
No, this is not possible. The USB hardware in the Hero is that of a USB Slave (or USB Device, like a printer or camera.) In order for it to get internet access from this port, it would have to be set up as a USB Host, like your computer is. If you 'adb shell' into your phone and run "ls /dev/" you won't see any USB devices there.
If I'm wrong, I apologize, but I'm 99% sure this is the case.
EDIT: I think the best option would be to get a USB Bluetooth dongle for your computer. You can get one for like $15. Maybe less.
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so if i get a usb bluetooth and connect it to my pc and open my phone's bluetooth i can get connection on my phone?:S
Shei77 said:
so if i get a usb bluetooth and connect it to my pc and open my phone's bluetooth i can get connection on my phone?:S
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Nope. Quote from manual
"The phone supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, and AVRCP."
AFAIK none of those will enable you to use the computer as a modem. The first two are self explanatory. A2DP allows movement of stereo music files. AVRCP stands for "Audio/Video Remote Control Profile" which allows your phone to act as a remote control

[Q] Usb tethering

Any body tried the USB tethering of galaxy S2? seems like Samsung did not supply the proper drivers for it to work. I loved that feature in my desire HD as it preserves the battery of the phone( better than WiFi tethering) Any body got any idea on this? thanks....
Works for me
I have an unbranded KE7 SGS2 and USB tethering works fine for me:
Settings -> Wireless and network -> Tethering and portable hotspot -> USB tethering (tick).
My XP-powered laptop then used this connection without any configuration or setup.
Mine's working fine as well.
Running KE7 on the phone, Windows 7 on the computer. Just plugged it in, the drivers installed automatically and it started working with no problems! (I'm actually posting this reply over the tethered connection).
this is really weird. My Gs2 usb tethering is not working in two of my laptops. both are working well with my desire hd. Can this be a hardware issue?
Works fine for me also...
noelarino said:
this is really weird. My Gs2 usb tethering is not working in two of my laptops. both are working well with my desire hd. Can this be a hardware issue?
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Possibly, I would think a more likely explanation would be a problem with the USB drivers for your GS2.
It's a bit hard to say without looking at your computer. But if there was a problem with the phone, there would most likely be a lot more people reporting it. I'd say the problem is more likely on the computer end.
I might have the wrong end of the stick here, but I would like to use my laptop's broadband connection whilst in the office to use on my phone.
HTC Sense on my previous phone gave you the option when you plugged in the USB lead, does such a thing exist on the Samsung? Or even a 3rd party app that achieves the same goal?
Seems pointless using 3g in the office when I have a fibre connection out to the internet.
noelarino said:
Any body tried the USB tethering of galaxy S2? seems like Samsung did not supply the proper drivers for it to work. I loved that feature in my desire HD as it preserves the battery of the phone( better than WiFi tethering) Any body got any idea on this? thanks....
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I think what you mean is using the pc/laptop internet connection to surf the net on the phone while it is connected via usb to the pc/laptop.
Well the answer to that is sadly this phone does not support that..and like you said..i miss this feature coming from desire hd..
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I got a Edimax Wi8reless USB adapter - EW-7711UAn.
That enables you to setup your Internet connected PC as a wirless hotspot
pmt32577 said:
I got a Edimax Wi8reless USB adapter - EW-7711UAn.
That enables you to setup your Internet connected PC as a wirless hotspot
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Yes..but still you have to use wifi to connect your phone to the internet.,actually there is a free program for windows 7 that does just that..connectify will make your pc into a hotspot...
Anyway..people who are using htc devices prior to SGS2 will miss this simple yet important feature thanks to samsung
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iznee said:
I think what you mean is using the pc/laptop internet connection to surf the net on the phone while it is connected via usb to the pc/laptop.
Well the answer to that is sadly this phone does not support that..and like you said..i miss this feature coming from desire hd..
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I connected my phone via usb last night in the hope of letting the phone use my PC cable broadband connection. I can never get game hub to load, it always says it needs a working network connection. I thought game hub would use my T-Mobile web n walk connection. After connecting the phone via usb and enabling usb tethering, it successfully found and installed 2 drivers. Then going back to game hub while still connected to usb, it still said it needed a working connection. So what exactly is USB tethering meant to do?
Roman5 said:
I connected my phone via usb last night in the hope of letting the phone use my PC cable broadband connection. I can never get game hub to load, it always says it needs a working network connection. I thought game hub would use my T-Mobile web n walk connection. After connecting the phone via usb and enabling usb tethering, it successfully found and installed 2 drivers. Then going back to game hub while still connected to usb, it still said it needed a working connection. So what exactly is USB tethering meant to do?
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What you sucessfully achived is that your pc now can use your phone mobile internet connection when it is plugged in via usb...that is usb tethering for samsung( that is what i understand). There is no way yet to allow this phone to use your pc's internet connection while the phone is connected via usb unlike on htc's phones.
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iznee said:
What you sucessfully achived is that your pc now can use your phone mobile internet connection when it is plugged in via usb...that is usb tethering for samsung( that is what i understand). There is no way yet to allow this phone to use your pc's internet connection while the phone is connected via usb unlike on htc's phones.
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I see. So in fact, tethering is completely and utterly useless.
hello i shifted to using GS2 from my blackberry (so im a bit of a noob as ive been using blackberry for years)
i have a bit of a confusion here. i have a problem with usb tethering, do you plug in your phone to ur pc/laptop first then only you go to settings> wireless and network> tethering and portable hotspot > tick usb tethering on your GS2 or you tick the usb tethering in settings> wireless and network> tethering and portable hotspot then only you plug in your phone via usb to your laptop/pc.
When i plug in my GS2 to my laptop, i couldnt press anything on my phone,it says 'press home key to quit samsung kies', if i do it then i will lose the usb connection, so i tried going to settings> wireless and network> tethering and portable hotspot > tick usb tethering, and then connect my GS2 to my laptop, but there is no connection between my laptop and my GS2.
i tried going to settings> applications> development > tick usb debugging, unfortunately when after doing that, when i connect my GS2 to laptop, my laptop says no driver for the device, so there is no autoplay or icon of my phone on the 'my computer' folder my lapop. in short i couldnt access my phone through usb.
Im sorry if my words are confusing,its so hard to put it in words.
i really2 need help, as i need to use the internet from my phone as he internet in my college sucks. thank you
What i'm doing is connecting the phone to PC via USB, then the 'usb tethering' checkbox lights up and I can tap on it to activate it. Also have usb debug mode enabled. Try using it with Kies closed/turned off. I'm using Windows 7 if that helps.
i have successfully use usb tethering on win7. i install kies v2.0.1.11053_99. reboot laptop. run kies, go to Tools> Install driver. reboot after finish. connect SGS2 with usb, enable usb tether and i can use internet on my laptop. using sub tether rite now.
fyi, i've tried with samsung usb driver only installation but cannot use usb tether becos i think it did not install phone modem driver.
usb tethering
Is there any application like the one available in HTC devices for usb connection..? I dont like the way the Samsung designed the application on the SGS2 ./. HTC really great..
Install Kies by Samsung
Install Kies by Samsung
the issue with the usb tethering option not being availavle is the network provider blocking this
If you want them to unblock you have to pay them a small fee,,
Wankers

[Q] Can you access webtop from a laptop? Also tethering question.

The questions are:
1. Can I access webtop on my laptop if I connect to the phone via usb or bluetooth?
2. Can I tether my computer to the phone via the bluetooth or usb cable?
This might seems redundant but I dont seem to find the answer to this. Can you access webtop via a laptop when you connect the phone with an usb cable? The reason I ask is because sometimes I would like to browse the net while Im at work and that would be the easiest way to actually do using the laptop screen and a external mouse/keyboard. I dont really want to just buy a monitor to take to the office.
Also, is my understanding that the atrix also works like a hotspot that will provide wifi access via the phone data connection. While that is great for most of the times that will not work when I am working with a virtual computer and I dont want to share the main pc connection. With my blackberry I just use the usb connection to tether the virtual pc and that way whatever internet use I do on the virtual computer does not flow via the corporate network.
Fernandq said:
The questions are:
1. Can I access webtop on my laptop if I connect to the phone via usb or bluetooth?
2. Can I tether my computer to the phone via the bluetooth or usb cable?
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1.) Maybe the "Motorola Phone Portal" app that came on the phone would work for what you want?.
2.) yes and yes. For wifi or bt use the "Wifi Tether" app, formerly "Wireless Tether". For USB use the "Wired Tether" app. You can find both with a quick google search, not in the market.
It dont seems that the motorola phone portal will do what I want which is using the laptop to browse the phone browser. I hate to tether specially since it seems AT&T is cracking on that but it seems is the only way to use my phone to browse the net on a larger screen. Eihter that or buying another monitor....
If you use the above apps you will not get caught tethering, I speak from experience. It's the custom APNs that are likely to get you in trouble.

[Q] How can i surf the web on my PC using the 3g on my phone?

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.

old phone as a printer server

anyone having opd Android phone with otg, can use it to have a printer server,that allows your usb printer to connect to local wifi.
many apps out there but i haven't found any one that works good.
will be more than happy to get a recommendation for that app.
thanks.

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