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Hello XDA Developers,
I have an HTC thunderbolt, I'm running Cm7.1, the newest release that came out yesterday. My issue is that wifi or USB tethering do not work. Whether I connect usb tethering and enable the feature from the phone, or enable wifi tethering and connect through my laptop, the network connects, but then says no internet access and/or limited or no connectivity. My laptop connects to wifi internet fine.
I've had this problem for every iteration of CM7 for thunderbolt since June. Before moving to CM7, i remember trying tethering once or twice and it did not work. I've just decided now to try and get tethering working.
I've tried using the wi-fi tether app from code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list as well as barnacle wifi tether, both have the same problem.
My main questions would be:
1. Is there any reason I have overlooked as to why tethering does not work on my phone? Is there some new verizon block to tethering for root users? Are there any settings I could try to get this working?
2. Are there any known issues with CM7 and thunderbolt tethering?
3. It seems weird if it was a hardware issue since my laptop does actually connect to the phone, it just has no network connectivity.
Thanks!
I had a similar issue and fixed it by downloading the open garden wifi tethering app https://market.android.com/details?id=og.android.tether and changing the network to open on that app as well as the built in cm7 app. Then enable both apps and it should connect. Did for me.
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LowFatBlood said:
Hello XDA Developers,
I have an HTC thunderbolt, I'm running Cm7.1, the newest release that came out yesterday. My issue is that wifi or USB tethering do not work.
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Newest release came out about 20 minutes prior to your post CM7.1.1...check the rootz thread.
I've seen reports of this before. If memory recalls correctly, the devices weren't acquiring an IP correctly. Once you have it tethered, on the laptop/device try releasing and renewing your IP or disabling/enabling the adapter.
You are not the only person having this problem. I'm having this problem too and have not found a fix for it yet. I've found a pattern though, any ROM that I've loaded that was a build or based off of CM7, had the tethering problem. And as stated above, the problem about not acquiring and ip correctly is exactly what's happening.
Hopefully a dev or someone else can come along help resolve this problem. Apparently this problem is not very widespread as it seems that very few peeple have this problem.
Thank you everyone for your help.
keith.mcintyre26, I tried your suggestion of open garden wifi app, and it worked perfectly, just installed it and it worked. CM7 wifi tether still does not work though.
LowFatBlood said:
Thank you everyone for your help.
keith.mcintyre26, I tried your suggestion of open garden wifi app, and it worked perfectly, just installed it and it worked. CM7 wifi tether still does not work though.
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Glad to see you found a working solution. This did not work for me... Back to foyo or non CM7 based GB AOSP's...
giant22000 said:
Glad to see you found a working solution. This did not work for me... Back to foyo or non CM7 based GB AOSP's...
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I tried the app as well and It didn't work I am in a tricky area when it comes to data coverage though so I can't help but think that might be it? Unrelated: Sometimes I lose data coverage altogether (drops out, comes back, drops out, etc) when I'm in 4G coverage areas. Maybe the two are related,
hangtenboy said:
I tried the app as well and It didn't work I am in a tricky area when it comes to data coverage though so I can't help but think that might be it? Unrelated: Sometimes I lose data coverage altogether (drops out, comes back, drops out, etc) when I'm in 4G coverage areas. Maybe the two are related,
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I know this is not the problem where I live as I'm in full signal.
I just got onto this ROM, after being on BAMF Forever, forever, and LOVE IT. My only complaint and possibly a show-stopper -- Wi-Fi Tether doesn't work, and neither does the built-in tether app.
I've done a complete wipe. The client connects, but doesn't DHCP.
Any ideas?
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gillat said:
I just got onto this ROM, after being on BAMF Forever, forever, and LOVE IT. My only complaint and possibly a show-stopper -- Wi-Fi Tether doesn't work, and neither does the built-in tether app.
I've done a complete wipe. The client connects, but doesn't DHCP.
Any ideas?
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Quick update -- Open Garden works...
Strange... But I guess I'm all set
I had/have the same problem with cm7 and bamf1.86. I finally got cm7 tether last night using barnacle, but it was at .3 mbs. I have yet to top 1mbs. That was with 4g(or so it said.) I have tried the included wifi tether, usb tether, barnacle, and open garden. Nothing works properly on either rom. Signal was between -80 and at worst -90.
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Seems to be a common issue across newer roms lately for wifi tether.
I got mine fixed by downloading the newest experimental build.
Once installed go into settings, Check Disable wake lock, check wifi driver reload, also check routing fix. Furthermore, make sure you select the proper device, should be the first option once you open settings.
My Android Tablet or phone are having problem connecting to a hidden network.
Set up the hidden network,i see my tablet or are connect to the hidden network but i got no DATA.
My friend IOS(Ipad or Iphone) connect to the same hidden network and everything works fine,my windows laptop work fine too.
Is it a problem with Android or I'm doing something wrong.
Any help?
I don't know about Prime connecting to a hidden network, but if you're disabling your router's SSID broadcast in hopes that it'd be hidden, don't. Any scanner will be able to pick up your router signal, SSID or no. And if anybody wants to get on your wifi, they'd be using a scanner. All you're doing is inconveniencing yourself, like this particular instance.
More here,
http://blogs.technet.com/b/steriley/archive/2007/10/16/myth-vs-reality-wireless-ssids.aspx
This is my company network so I can't change anything on the SSID...
Galaxy tab 10.1-Android 3.2 not working
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HTC EVO 3D-Android 2.3-not working
Galaxy S -Android 2.3-not working
I have try all of Android devices and still the same result...
But all the IOS/MAC and windows work..
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Try this,
HiddenSSID Enabler
http://www.appbrain.com/app/hiddenssid-enabler/jp.sourceforge.soopy.hidden.ssid.enabler
Odd, my hidden SSID network at work is fine. Picks it up no problem. By chance do you have a browser redirect on the network?
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No luck....
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No....
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Just to make sure, you are adding the network manually while not connected to any networks, using appropriate security correct?
id10terrordfw said:
Just to make sure, you are adding the network manually while not connected to any networks, using appropriate security correct?
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That's the only network available at my work...
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I have the same problem with the wireless at my school. It must have something to do with multiple access points that overlap. It will always connect but can't pull any data. Sometimes after you wait for a while it will start working. Very strange.
Windows laptop always works fine.
transceiver said:
I have the same problem with the wireless at my school. It must have something to do with multiple access points that overlap. It will always connect but can't pull any data. Sometimes after you wait for a while it will start working. Very strange.
Windows laptop always works fine.
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Could this something in Android OS?
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It could be an issue with android that has been overlooked due to the small amount of people who probably connect to a hidden network with an android device.
Hey, so I have a Samsung Galaxy S running CyanogenMod 9.
I want to test if my 3g is actually working or not. I used to use the 3G internet on the phone until I changed plan without mobile internet and now I've changed back. The problem is there is no 3G connection now.
I've been onto my network's forums and followed their instructions for setting up APN's etc. and the settings are perfect (even though I never changed them since the last time it worked)
So my question is that is there some way to test if your 3G hardware is actually functioning?
Bump. Does anyone know anything to test if your 3G h/w is working?
Bump. Anyone?
I read that tethering is disabled if you have Tmos $30, 100 min, 5 Gb plan. Can you still tether if you are rooted and using an app like WiFi Tether?
I am with Sprint and have an HTC EVO 4G (questionable) LTE. I am considering switching to TMo and getting the HTC One, and use a VOIP app for calls. I only tether very occasionally, maybe once a month, for my Nexis 7. Typically, I work in various office buildings, and more often than not, they have WiFi. I only browse and email, never stream, so my usage is pretty low.
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You can tether with the 4g data plan with out any extra charges. The plan they block free tethering is when you're on the truly unlimited 4g plan with out caps.
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So i won't need WiFi Tether? Any suggestions for a VOIP app? I have a Google Voice account, but I need a VOIP app to work with it.
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I have the Unlocked Edition on the $30 prepaid plan and I've tried everything to get native tethering to work, web pages are just constantly redirected to Tmobiles website. When you log in theres an option to add tethering for 15/month. So in my experience no, there is no way to tether natively without root or paying another fee.
I was hoping, as I have the unlocked edition that isnt tied to any specific carrier (as in, stock rom with no carrier interference) that tethering would be unaffected but it seems they're blocking it server side. I even changed the UA of my browser on my computer to various mobile devices and other browsers and it still wouldnt work.
Thanks.
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You can try spare phone for voip
If you were on an AOSP Rom it would work without issue. I tethered from a Galaxy Nexus Gigs to my Nexus 10 with the native tethering app without issue.
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Yup, AOSP native tethering works fine. I've USB tethered my Galaxy Nexus on T-Mobile's $30 plan several times with no issue, using the baked-in USB tethering option on CyanogenMod.
CrappyAlloy said:
I have the Unlocked Edition on the $30 prepaid plan and I've tried everything to get native tethering to work, web pages are just constantly redirected to Tmobiles website. When you log in theres an option to add tethering for 15/month. So in my experience no, there is no way to tether natively without root or paying another fee.
I was hoping, as I have the unlocked edition that isnt tied to any specific carrier (as in, stock rom with no carrier interference) that tethering would be unaffected but it seems they're blocking it server side. I even changed the UA of my browser on my computer to various mobile devices and other browsers and it still wouldnt work.
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Get a browser-agent changer plugin for whatever browser you're using. And set it to some mobile browser.
What this basically does is, when the browser sends HTTP requests, it identifies itself as a mobile browser and so T-Mobile doesnt redirect the traffic to their advertisement.
Worked for me when I used to be on T-Mobile (bout a year ago)
Nippero said:
Get a browser-agent changer plugin for whatever browser you're using. And set it to some mobile browser.
What this basically does is, when the browser sends HTTP requests, it identifies itself as a mobile browser and so T-Mobile doesnt redirect the traffic to their advertisement.
Worked for me when I used to be on T-Mobile (bout a year ago)
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In the very post of mine you quoted I said I already tried changing the User Agent string of the browser to several different things and it didn't work.
Oh wow, whoops. Didn't read properly.
Thats odd though. I wonder how they track you then
Nippero said:
Oh wow, whoops. Didn't read properly.
Thats odd though. I wonder how they track you then
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I was wondering the same thing, other then maybe because I was using the stock ROM's built in tethering option, but again since I have the carrier-less unlocked edition I wasnt sure how that could be the problem either. At some point I'm going to try the non-root clockworkmod tether in the market and see if that works.
Opened hotspot but neither my laptop,iPad or any other smartphones can see Wi-Fi hotspot
Picture 2, setup but no device can see or connect
I am having the same problem, also on an Edge. Have you managed to find any solution?
Dude you have it set on "only allowed devices can connect"
FluffyR said:
Dude you have it set on "only allowed devices can connect"
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I have mine set on visible for all devices and it still isn't seen
Did you configure it?
Yes. Tried every channel manually. Even tried to manually add the network on multiple other devices
Uhh did you pay for it? Mine is tied to my carrier and the text reads "tethering or mobile hotspot"
Well, as far as I know, in my country the tethering is free. Nobody impose any restriction or limit. Or at least that was the case last time I checked. It's true that my phone is bought from a carrier, but it was bought off contract and it was sim unlocked by that carrier at the moment of purchase. More than that, even though it was branded on the software side, I upgraded to the latest firmware hoping it would solve the bug. But it didn't. USB tethetring works fine. Only the wi-fi one doesn't. It enables itself and then doesn't do absolutely nothing...
Tethering in my country is free as well. Not a tethering problem here from carrier. Switched SIM card from Galaxy S6 Edge to my iPhone 6 and it worked perfectly well there. I also tried changing setting to allow connections to all devices and allowed devices only but still no luck.
For those that are having connection problems, is your device Encrypted? Mine is encrypted and I am wondering if there is a bug in encryption to where it does not allow you to connect or use hotspot Tethering if your device is encrypted.
My phone is not encrypted. So I don't think if it has anything to do with that
I am having the same problem with my s6 edge. I do not know what to to.
Have you found any solutions?
+1 to the hotspot issue.
No matter what I do... my wifi hotspot won't be visible to other devices.
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Confirmed here as well. Device is encrypted, and tethering used to work while it was encrypted -- so I don't think it's that.
Looks like it's on, but nothing sees the SSID. My wife's S6 works perfectly, and we're on a shared data plan.
So I think it's definitely a bug, and not a setting somewhere.
I have it fixed with a factory reset.
Try it..it worked for me.
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solidsnake said:
I have it fixed with a factory reset.
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That approach suffers from a low Wife Acceptance Factor.
Any other ideas?
I had the same problem. Couldn't connect from iphone, laptop, another android phone. Tried changing SSID. Setting was always set to allow all devices.
Finally went into advanced menu and changed the channel from Auto to Channel 3 and now is SSID is visible to all devices.
Phone is rooted and didn't have to do factory reset.
Hope this helps
Is the option set up like this?
Mobile hotspot>allow all devices to connect
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gsheremeta said:
That approach suffers from a low Wife Acceptance Factor.
Any other ideas?
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check your usage quota. if you are over, tethering may not function.
that is too funny. just buy here an iPhone. Personally, they just work. However, She did get her attention caught by the S6 Edge-i was suprised. I would never reccommend an android for her. I don't TOUCH her phone-i want NO responsibility for that. I am always breaking (and usually) fixing my s6. I prefer android, but personally it is not as stable as iOS
So the only resolution is to factory reset? I have the same problem, after talking to ATT tech support and 30 min later they told me to replace my sim card at ATT store, but that didn't help either (