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is there any one know?
I have huawei E170 3G modem and disable flashdrive mod. I disabled with DC-Unlocker client
But Tablet S did not recognize the 3g modem (Unsupported USB Device Connect)
Please Developer Friends Help me.
Thank You
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914350
Here you've got some info. Unfortunately you will have to wait for a root solution.
yes I tried some posts but nothing else
Yes we are waiting developers friends
Tried it using an aircard but android only picks up the usb stick.
I dont know if it actually help but I saw this on tech republic when they open the tablet.
3G-ready motherboard and case: Sony left an open spot on the motherboard and inside the case for a 3G or 4G card. The internal mounting bracket even has screw holes for it.
Dont know if it is possible to add an internal modem or install driver for that.
Code:
techrepublic.com/blog/itdojo/sony-tablet-s-teardown-wild-wedge-shaped-case-hides-unique-hardware/2930
Maybe this will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25615728#post25615728
At least worked for me. It disables other functions of USB 3G sticks and leave them to be acting only as 3G modem, which then tablet recognizes.
Is there anything new? I have got rooted ICS on my tablet. Is it possible to use 3G USB Modem on my tablet? I have got 2 USB-Modems. The first is ZTE K3565-Z and the second is Option 4G Systems XS Stick P14. Is there a solution?
djlars said:
Is there anything new? I have got rooted ICS on my tablet. Is it possible to use 3G USB Modem on my tablet? I have got 2 USB-Modems. The first is ZTE K3565-Z and the second is Option 4G Systems XS Stick P14. Is there a solution?
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If darkjesus's method didn't work, then I'm not sure anything will. These modems are not easy to work on a lighter system like Android.
I'm happy to be proven wrong, of course.
In a german forum, i found an app called "UMTS Manager". With this app you can connect with 3G Networks with some Huawei-Sticks and maybe some other devices, too. They use mode-switch to switch device mode to modem only and then it works for them. Here's the link:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/asus-ee...-stick-zum-laufen-kriegen-17.html#post3236187
Of course, a lot of pages But some of them got ZTE K3565-Z working. For me it doensn't. Maybe we can find a solution
I found the reason, why it does not work on Tablet S. Our Tablet does not create ttyUSB*-devices when attaching 3G Modem to the Tablet. Normally it creates ttyUSB*-devices, attaches the Modem there and you are able to connect. I think it's a kernel issue or Sony modified the kernel. But with Custom Rom and Kernel which has got this "feature" it is possible to connect via 3G Modem. Maybe one of us could create this custom Rom..
So how?
Hi there friends
So any tablet s user here found a way to use 3G on this tablet?
About a year...is this question solved? I just bought sony tablet s 32gb wifi and of course hoping usb modem work
-sorry for my bad english
RandyAnggara said:
About a year...is this question solved? I just bought sony tablet s 32gb wifi and of course hoping usb modem work
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You will have better success looking for a portable 3G-to-WiFi hotspot device. Not only will you not have to worry about installing USB modem drivers, the device will work with a non-rooted tablet. Also, if you have a 3G smart phone, look into WiFi tethering.
Cat McGowan said:
You will have better success looking for a portable 3G-to-WiFi hotspot device. Not only will you not have to worry about installing USB modem drivers, the device will work with a non-rooted tablet. Also, if you have a 3G smart phone, look into WiFi tethering.
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Yup, finally I bought portable 3g/4g wireless n router. Easy to use. Thanks by the way.
Wondering if anyone here has been able to use a 3g dongle using otg cable and y-cable? Does ICS have any drivers built in?
Thanks
Bump anyone?
What is an otg cable and y cable?
Otg. Cable is basically micro USB to USB cable and y cable is required in order to provide power to the device you'really using.
I'm pretty good at figuring out bad lingo but I'm not quite sure what you're trying to accomplish. Are you trying to get 3g on your touch pad or power the 3g dongle like a hotspot? I'm assuming the micro USB to USB plugs into the touchpad and part of the USB "Y" cable and the dongle into another part of the "Y" but what does the y cable plug into? Being detailed and descriptive goes a long way to getting answers on the interwebs.
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Figured the people that would know if it works/how to get it to work would already know what the cables are seeing as its the same equipment required to hookup any USB device, be it a keyboard, USB flash drive or external hdd to the touchpad.
Basically I want to use the 3g dongle to get internet on the TP. To do this would require external power to the dongle as the TP doesn't have a powered USB host. Most likely require drivers as well.
wouldnt tethering to a cell phone that already has a nice data plan be much better than a franken-dongle setup?
haxin said:
wouldnt tethering to a cell phone that already has a nice data plan be much better than a franken-dongle setup?
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At least in the US, tablet device plans tend to be cheaper than tethering plans and carriers are starting to crack down on such practices. Its a valid request.
Not really sure if its possible on the touchpad, but I know some other devices are capable of it like the Archos G9 series and some Chinese tablets so I would not be surprised if it were.
Jotokun said:
At least in the US, tablet device plans tend to be cheaper than tethering plans and carriers are starting to crack down on such practices. Its a valid request.
Not really sure if its possible on the touchpad, but I know some other devices are capable of it like the Archos G9 series and some Chinese tablets so I would not be surprised if it were.
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I think most US carriers would be unhappy if you used a 3G USB Modem with a tablet plan since the modem could be used with a laptop too. Pretty sure it would be against ToS to do so.
In any case, if that's the route someone wants to go, then wouldn't some sort of 3G Wifi hotspot still be better than a "franken-dongle"?
gmkelly001 said:
I think most US carriers would be unhappy if you used a 3G USB Modem with a tablet plan since the modem could be used with a laptop too. Pretty sure it would be against ToS to do so.
In any case, if that's the route someone wants to go, then wouldn't some sort of 3G Wifi hotspot still be better than a "franken-dongle"?
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Good point on both accounts. A mifi type device would probably be the way to go, less cables, more universal usage, etc. Only downsides being that its pricier than a 3G dongle and the battery life would not be as good, but it would be guaranteed to work.
Jotokun said:
Good point on both accounts. A mifi type device would probably be the way to go, less cables, more universal usage, etc. Only downsides being that its pricier than a 3G dongle and the battery life would not be as good, but it would be guaranteed to work.
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Yeah, i tether via wifi to my android phone all the time, i also use it as an external gps receiver for my touchpad. It just seems much easier, i'm already paying for the data plan why the hell should i pay some ripoff carrier another 30 bucks a month for data on my tablet. This would however be nice to see if an external dongle will work.
all valid points. I currently tether to my phone as required, however work has issued me with a 3g/4g(LTE) usb dongle that i would like to be able to use (in addition to all the other 3g dongles i have lying around).
I've seen the wifi adapters on ebay that you can just plug the usb dongles into, but to avoid shelling out extra $$ i thought i'd see if there was any in-built or easily implemented support for usb dongles.
Having seen the cheap chinese/ebay tablets running GB with usb dongle support i figured surely there must be drivers out there that could be adapted to work with ICS.
ba114 said:
all valid points. I currently tether to my phone as required, however work has issued me with a 3g/4g(LTE) usb dongle that i would like to be able to use (in addition to all the other 3g dongles i have lying around).
I've seen the wifi adapters on ebay that you can just plug the usb dongles into, but to avoid shelling out extra $$ i thought i'd see if there was any in-built or easily implemented support for usb dongles.
Having seen the cheap chinese/ebay tablets running GB with usb dongle support i figured surely there must be drivers out there that could be adapted to work with ICS.
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Looks like someone did it with a wired dongle for the Touchpad...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552102
So maybe someone could do the same for a 3G dongle?
And it also looks like there's a way to a 3G dongle working with an Asus Transformer on Honeycomb...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1151097
although it takes quite a few steps and doesn't work on ICS yet.
I also found this...
http://it-depot.net/pages/3G_Setup
But the guide doesn't mention what tablet or version of ICS this should work on. On my Touchpad running CM9 nightlies I don't have a Mobile Networks options. Between the vagueness of the guide and CM9 being an alpha, it's kinda hard to figure out what the issue might be.
I guess your original question was, has someone made this possible for a Touchpad already? And it seems to me that the answer is no, but it eventually might be done. It looks like you're not alone in wanting to get a 3G USB modem to work on an android tablet, if that gives any hope.
Thanks gmkelly.
I'd seen those links before and tried to find that mobile networks option. From what i can tell, it looks like ICS might actually have some drivers built it, but whether they are in CM9 is a different question.
I also kept a close eye on the wired lan adapter thread posted yesterday (?). If a wired adapter can be implemented, maybe it wouldnt be too much effort on getting the wireless 3g implemented...
Forget US carrier restrictions. This feature would be an absolute godsend in a country like Nigeria where a 3G dongle is pretty much the best way to get online in most places.
The only issue I see with this is that a lot of 3G dongles are only Windows / Mac compliant. Meaning that they hate linux or anything that isn't Winbl0wz XP (or 7) or Mac OS X 10.5+. And Android definitely doesn't fall under that category. Just like consoles (which I have seen people try and use the dongles for, too).
However, if you CAN get them to work, you'll be a hero in the tablet community.
3g dongle works with hp touchpad now. Check Josh's PPPWidget forum. I am using a ZTE MF110 with it on CM9 and get better performance than on a win7 machine.
Hello, i wish to enable promiscuous mode in my atrix 4g, but found out the chipset does not allow it.
The idea is to be able to crack easy WEP networks on the road.
Alternatively i was thinking on getting a cheap netbook and hook up a more powerfull USB wifi adapter like the 2 watt alfa AWUS036NH , that supports upgradable antennas as well, and was tested working in monitor / injection mode over linux.
but got me thinking, why spend money on a netbook if maybe i can hook up the wifi usb adapter into the atrix 4g hd multimedia dock, and then use aircrack with that wifi usb tested device, instead of the onboard wifi.
In know is possible to compile aircrack into android, but the problem always relies in incompatible monitor mode onboard wifi addapters.
With this USB addapter this issue would be solved.
Another issue is power, this 2w adapter needs it. I'm pretty sure the hd dock has a powered USB hub, so that would not be an issue. I would later hock up the dock into the car battery, or maybe use like a 12v 10a/h external battery for portability.
Does anyone has done anything like this before?
i already have a rooted phone and a debian img installed.
thanks
I'm also interested in it...
Seems that some tablet (like the flytouch 3) have a native support to some tipe you USB WiFi adapters
By the way this tablet have a similar "integrated USB WiFi adapter" (RT3070 or RTL8191SU) so it have the drivers already installed and this Is the reason why it support the adapter, I think...
Different usage scenario
Does anybody know if establishing wifi/lan using usb / multimedia dock is possible?
I'm not asking for aircrack or anything like that. I use an atrix in a multimedia dock (hooked up to stereo system) as my alarm clock, tuned to an internet radio station. My wifi on this atrix has recently burned out and I'd like to get a data connection again (external wifi/lan whatever) without needing to get a data plan (or activated sim at all).
Anybody ever try this or get it working somehow? A lot of atrixes get retired due to bad wifi, but if a cheap wifi dongle and bring it back to life, it can still serve many uses!!
Thanks!
cpl101 said:
Does anybody know if establishing wifi/lan using usb / multimedia dock is possible?
I'm not asking for aircrack or anything like that. I use an atrix in a multimedia dock (hooked up to stereo system) as my alarm clock, tuned to an internet radio station. My wifi on this atrix has recently burned out and I'd like to get a data connection again (external wifi/lan whatever) without needing to get a data plan (or activated sim at all).
Anybody ever try this or get it working somehow? A lot of atrixes get retired due to bad wifi, but if a cheap wifi dongle and bring it back to life, it can still serve many uses!!
Thanks!
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Seeing as this thread has been dead for nearly a yr and post #1 says your answer, why reopen this?
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palmbeach05 said:
Seeing as this thread has been dead for nearly a yr and post #1 says your answer, why reopen this?
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The op poses the same question as I do. It does not answer the question. Over a year has past with people's WiFi going out, new approaches or insight may have been gained in the community since then.
Since there was never an answer, a bump isn't exactly inappropriate on something that may have evolved.
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Supported list (GA models. Says 4.2, but same for 4.4.4 iirc)
http://i.sbo2.com/page/GA Series Android 4.2 Manual_EN.html
You may need to change/add apn settings. Install this app to get to the settings: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.settings.mobilenetworks&hl=en
I use this one: http://www.eonon.com/Others/Others/V0049.html (is cheaper on ebay)
Also make sure that the cable is connected firmly to the back of the headunit
Useful information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58854199&postcount=8715
Could someone direct me to where the support list is found? The top link doesn't work. Just wondering if there has been any additions.
I'd like to have 4g ideally, is this even possible with these units (I own a huifei)? Can pick up a huawei e3372 for £15 on eBay
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Any tried and tested USB wifi dongle as sometimes my units WIFI doesnt turn on, I am hoping I can just add an external USB WIFI dongle to the OTG USB adapter and use that one that way ????
mikejclark said:
Could someone direct me to where the support list is found? The top link doesn't work. Just wondering if there has been any additions.
I'd like to have 4g ideally, is this even possible with these units (I own a huifei)? Can pick up a huawei e3372 for £15 on eBay
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I have a e3372, but I can't make it work..... not an expert either.... but when I plug it in nothing happens. But it works great in my pc
These two work well together on the Head Unit.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1WCLLO809O2M2
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I4UQ0AC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
I whait my unit tomorrow. Can anyone tell is only the listed usb 3g sticks working?
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Only what you see in this post as far as I can tell.....
maximosm said:
I whait my unit tomorrow. Can anyone tell is only the listed usb 3g sticks working?
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You can get other USB broadband modems working if you use the PPP Widget 2 app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.draisberghof.pppwidget2&hl=en). I found it to be pretty annoying though so I came up with an alternative solution.
I now use a TMobile Z915 mobile hotspot. I plan to install a switch to the battery so I can still use it when travelling, but I can otherwise leave it installed in the car and have it powered by the radio. When the car is turned off, it should kill the power to the hotspot. When power is restored it will power up and have instant wifi.
I'm tempted to try my 4G USB broadband modem again just to see if it works now that I've installed the Malaysk ROM. With my portable hotspot, everything is great except that the radio thinks it is always on wifi so it doesn't mind wasting data.
Hello,
I use the Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle. I see it run not stable and do not know the reason. I usually used this dongle in PC before take it to my car.
Sometime, the HU did not recognizes the dongle, most of times, the problem happens when I start the engine from the HU running by battery's power.
I guess the power supply for the USB port is not enough.
My HU is Klyde MCTB-KLD. RK3066, 800 X 480, Malaysk newest 4.4.4 ROM
Is there someone met this issue before? Please kindly share your experience to help me solve this.
Thanks!
vuquan said:
Hello,
I use the Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle. I see it run not stable and do not know the reason. I usually used this dongle in PC before take it to my car.
Sometime, the HU did not recognizes the dongle, most of times, the problem happens when I start the engine from the HU running by battery's power.
I guess the power supply for the USB port is not enough.
My HU is Klyde MCTB-KLD. RK3066, 800 X 480, Malaysk newest 4.4.4 ROM
Is there someone met this issue before? Please kindly share your experience to help me solve this.
Thanks!
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I believe others have seen this same problem and used a powered USB hub. Good luck.
vuquan said:
Hello,
I use the Huawei E1750 USB 3G dongle. I see it run not stable and do not know the reason. I usually used this dongle in PC before take it to my car.
Sometime, the HU did not recognizes the dongle, most of times, the problem happens when I start the engine from the HU running by battery's power.
I guess the power supply for the USB port is not enough.
My HU is Klyde MCTB-KLD. RK3066, 800 X 480, Malaysk newest 4.4.4 ROM
Is there someone met this issue before? Please kindly share your experience to help me solve this.
Thanks!
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Hi guys,
I am also using a HUAWEI E1750 in my Carjoying HU and had the same problems but maybe I found a solution.
At least the behavior of the dongle improved dramatically.
1. At first I updated the firmware to version 11.126.13.00.00.B418
2. I think this is the important point .... I disabled the CD-ROM and SD-CARD function on the dongle.
You can use for that the DC-Unlocker.
In the white window on the bottom I used this command
AT ^ SETPORT = "A1, A2; 1,2,3,7"
You can also check this website
https://www.imei-server.com/415-huawei-at-comands-for-3g-modems.html
der_marv said:
Hi guys,
I am also using a HUAWEI E1750 in my Carjoying HU and had the same problems but maybe I found a solution.
At least the behavior of the dongle improved dramatically.
1. At first I updated the firmware to version 11.126.13.00.00.B418
2. I think this is the important point .... I disabled the CD-ROM and SD-CARD function on the dongle.
You can use for that the DC-Unlocker.
In the white window on the bottom I used this command
AT ^ SETPORT = "A1, A2; 1,2,3,7"
You can also check this website
https://www.imei-server.com/415-huawei-at-comands-for-3g-modems.html
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I have a Huawei E160 and unfortunately the AT ^ SETPORT command doesn't work on my dongle. In the past I've tried AT^U2DIAG=0 which stopped it from working with my HU - fixed by reset using AT^U2DIAG=276.
Based on the above advice, I'm now trying AT^U2DIAG=3. It works with the HU but time will tell if it has fixed the reliability issues. I'll update this when I know more.
For further info - http://www.3g-modem-wiki.com/page/Huawei+AT-commands
der_marv said:
Hi guys,
I am also using a HUAWEI E1750 in my Carjoying HU and had the same problems but maybe I found a solution.
At least the behavior of the dongle improved dramatically.
1. At first I updated the firmware to version 11.126.13.00.00.B418
2. I think this is the important point .... I disabled the CD-ROM and SD-CARD function on the dongle.
You can use for that the DC-Unlocker.
In the white window on the bottom I used this command
AT ^ SETPORT = "A1, A2; 1,2,3,7"
You can also check this website
https://www.imei-server.com/415-huawei-at-comands-for-3g-modems.html
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Thank you!
I will try it and get back later
der_marv said:
Hi guys,
I am also using a HUAWEI E1750 in my Carjoying HU and had the same problems but maybe I found a solution.
At least the behavior of the dongle improved dramatically.
1. At first I updated the firmware to version 11.126.13.00.00.B418
2. I think this is the important point .... I disabled the CD-ROM and SD-CARD function on the dongle.
You can use for that the DC-Unlocker.
In the white window on the bottom I used this command
AT ^ SETPORT = "A1, A2; 1,2,3,7"
You can also check this website
https://www.imei-server.com/415-huawei-at-comands-for-3g-modems.html
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I tried and successed!
The AT-comand must follow this instruction from http://www.3g-modem-wiki.com/page/Huawei+AT-commands
The code for the "AT^U2DIAG=n" command depends on the model of dongle (Support by/Not support by)
The modem did fix quickly and more stable. But bases on the new firmware update feature: "More saving power" with your suggestion: "Disable CD and SD card reader", I think the main reason is the weak power of USB port. So, increase the USB power is more necessary because we may use any other device on it, not 3G modem only.
Thank you!
It hasn't completely fixed mine, the connection still drops out, but it MIGHT be better than before. Can't be sure though. Based on the above advice about firmware reducing power usage, I'll try that next.
This is for the benefit of anyone who owns a Huawei E160:
Do not install the latest firmware 11.609.10.02.432.b418.
After doing this, it wouldn't work with my HU at all. Unable to add APNs - they're not saved as the dongle is not recognised by the HU. It worked on my PC so wasn't broken, but the HU just didn't like it.
I downgraded to 11.609.06.02.94.B409 (was originally on 11.608.02.02.55 so is still an upgrade) and it now works once more.
I'm going to try out the different AT^U2DIAG commands to see if I can improve reliability.
dutchhome said:
I now use a TMobile Z915 mobile hotspot. I plan to install a switch to the battery so I can still use it when travelling, but I can otherwise leave it installed in the car and have it powered by the radio. When the car is turned off, it should kill the power to the hotspot. When power is restored it will power up and have instant wifi..
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Can you explain this setup more? Maybe some pics? seems like maybe a better scenario than the USB dongle
Hey people,
I have a question. I have a 3g Stick Huawei E1750. It works very good, but I need 4G, because here at the most time only EDGE, and 4G is not supported by the stick. Does anyone knows a compatible working 4g STICK, not a Modem. Thanks
Jaihoidundso said:
Hey people,
I have a question. I have a 3g Stick Huawei E1750. It works very good, but I need 4G, because here at the most time only EDGE, and 4G is not supported by the stick. Does anyone knows a compatible working 4g STICK, not a Modem. Thanks
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BUMP!
I've been toying with the idea of getting a micro USB cable with the other end being an HDMI to connect to my computer monitor or TV for easy plug and play. I see there are several versions of cables. Some have 2 ends (Micro/HDMI), while others have 3 ends (Micro/USB/HDMI). I presume the 3 end with the USB is for charging.
Does anyone currently use one for the Nexus 6 that is working that they recommend ? Does it matter if I buy one without the USB end ? Thanks
Sadly, the Nexus 6 does not support HDMI out. Those cables you've come across are for other devices.
To answer your question: often, the ones with three ends need to be plugged into a USB charger to work because there is circuitry requiring power inside the cable - in my experience, these cables do not charge the phone despite requiring the power brick.
etherfish said:
Sadly, the Nexus 6 does not support HDMI out. Those cables you've come across are for other devices.
To answer your question: often, the ones with three ends need to be plugged into a USB charger to work because there is circuitry requiring power inside the cable - in my experience, these cables do not charge the phone despite requiring the power brick.
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Thanks for the info. I noticed they worked for other phones, but I didn't see any on the Nexus 6 so that's why I was curious
mikeprius said:
Thanks for the info. I noticed they worked for other phones, but I didn't see any on the Nexus 6 so that's why I was curious
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The way people get around it is using a chromecast. If you feel it's worth the investment you could do that.
TriguyRN said:
The way people get around it is using a chromecast. If you feel it's worth the investment you could do that.
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Or if your rooted any miracast device. there are a couple threads around about just that and the different devices.
TriguyRN said:
The way people get around it is using a chromecast. If you feel it's worth the investment you could do that.
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Can Chromecase be used without an internet connection ? I can wifi hotspot my cellphone. My big thing is I don't always have access to internet,
mikeprius said:
Can Chromecase be used without an internet connection ? I can wifi hotspot my cellphone. My big thing is I don't always have access to internet,
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I'm really not completely clear on that. From my understanding it needs to at least be connected to a hotspot off your phone but, I am unsure if it requires internet. I don't personally own one so I'm not sure, sorry man.
You can hotspot from your cell but it eats up data pretty good and you can't hotspot and stream at the same time so you'd have to have 2 devices one to hotspot an one to stream but it works keeping in mind it won't be the fastest most reliable.... But in my opinion a chromecast is a pretty good investment....
vysors my personal favorite
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vysor-beta/gidgenkbbabolejbgbpnhbimgjbffefm?hl=en-US
works great on xubuntu all u need is a usb cable
Masterloki666 said:
You can hotspot from your cell but it eats up data pretty good and you can't hotspot and stream at the same time so you'd have to have 2 devices one to hotspot an one to stream but it works keeping in mind it won't be the fastest most reliable.... But in my opinion a chromecast is a pretty good investment....
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This doesn't sound right...
If he has no access to internet, and wants to stream from his phone to his chromecast he is likely wanting to stream local data to it, and that shouldn't use any data from his cell plan as it would basically be local connection just using the phones access point instead of having a router in between.
You can definitely run a hot spot and network with devices connected to it locally. You can run hotspot and turn off your data to just create a local network.
Not sure why you are saying he would need two devices? Not sure why you would say it would eat any more data, it wouldn't use any more data to cast netflix to his monitor then it would to stream netflix in the first place on his phone?
scryan said:
This doesn't sound right...
If he has no access to internet, and wants to stream from his phone to his chromecast he is likely wanting to stream local data to it, and that shouldn't use any data from his cell plan as it would basically be local connection just using the phones access point instead of having a router in between.
You can definitely run a hot spot and network with devices connected to it locally. You can run hotspot and turn off your data to just create a local network.
Not sure why you are saying he would need two devices? Not sure why you would say it would eat any more data, it wouldn't use any more data to cast netflix to his monitor then it would to stream netflix in the first place on his phone?
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Pretty sure he means if you want to use primary phone as hotspot, you need a second device to do the casting. As far as data connection, I'm reasonably certain that chromecast uses desktop style data, not mobile data. Meaning, it uses more data then directly on the phone, as the phone becomes a remote, not the actual device that does the streaming.
Hope that makes sense.
Thanks for the info everyone. I'm going to pick up a chromecast however I will just have to make sure when I use it I have a WiFi connection as well. I wasn't sure if you could only use the phone as a Hotspot and that's it
I'm pretty sure you can... The cromecast stuff just looks for a Chromecast on your local network, I'm not sure why people think your phone wouldn't be on its own network.
Never tried it with a Chromecast, but I have ran other local network stuff by attaching to my phones hotspot.
Give it a try when you get it and post back here to let us know, because I don't think any of us ACTUALLY know, but I am almost positive it will work.
I have a chromecast but I've never gotten it working without connecting to a seperate wifi source (not my phone's hotspot) but it could very well be possible.
I do want to comment that with the chromecast being wireless, some people might experience some lag. My solution this was to buy a wired adapter for the chromecast in addition to a micro usb to ethernet that worked with my phone. Both ethernet cables hook into my router and I can effectively mirror my device wired. Obviously there is probably still some lag, but is now below the threshold that I can perceive.
I have tried this you either need two devices or WiFi.
DR3W5K1 said:
I have tried this you either need two devices or WiFi.
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For some reason it will not recognize the phone as a local network or router