I'm attempting to set up a bluetooth network on my Linux desktop to connect my Honeycomb tablet to for internet access.
I want to use bluetooth because my university does not allow creating WiFi networks in your room, and there isn't a public one in range from my room.
My tablet is an Acer Iconia A500 (unrooted, but willing to root if needed) and I'm running Arch Linux on my desktop. I've successfully paired the two, but I con't work out how to set up a NAP.
This is going to take installing a few packages, and a little bit of config'ing stuff, so I'll avoid giving a man the proverbial fish, and hopefully set you in the right direction:
You'll need to install the 'bluez' package, and the 'blueman' bluetooth manager (assuming you're going for GTK).
You'll likely, but optionally, want to install a dhcp server on your Arch system and then configure that...
Once you've got blueman running right, you'll be able to right-click on the applet and go to 'local services', and there configure the DUN service.
Beyond that, there may be some bridging of network interfaces and stuff, but I'm not sure (that'll be covered in the Arch wiki, as most of this is). Best of luck.
-Dan
I'm considering getting the Transformer Prime but it hinges on whether I'll be able to connect to my university wireless network.
I know that this kind of connection is not currently supported natively in Android (and I can't seem to get connected using the app "VPN Connections") but with the recent closure of this issue should I be able to connect do you reckon?
Also upon that I need to change LAN settings (on Windows, at least) in order for programs to actually access non-university sites. That involves using a configuration script (.pac link) and/or(not sure if both required) set a proxy IP.
I'm just wondering if anyone with decent knowledge of VPNs or Android (though seeing as it's an unreleased version...) could pitch in with an opinion as to whether I'll be capable of connecting to this specific network with ICS.
Thanks, sorry for over use of parenthesis.
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So I need to find a way to send terminal commands to an Android device wirelessly (NOT ON THE SAME NETWORK).
I say not on the same network because I CAN NOT use adb wirelessly.
Please note: this is not for hacking purpose. I will do this with user's permission and the password they set.
Couple years ago, there was an application that did something similar.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2354884
It is very outdated and didn't work on 3 phones that I tried.
Also, the remote device will always have data connection and an ip.
Is there anything similar out there?
If not, I am open to creating my own with some guidelines/help from amazing xda-memebers!!
Thank you.
I am looking to simulate an additional WiFi device in a rooted android emulator (to simulate a device my company makes). So far I have found the linux kernel module, mac80211_hwsim, which seems like it would help me create virtual networks like this. I believe this is also the mechanism that the emulator uses to create its fake wifi network already.
If this is in fact the right way forward, once I create some more channels for that kernel module, I want to be able to connect to a program on my local computer after connected to this other WiFi network (similar to how 10.0.2.2 maps to the host computer). (redir emulator command looks helpful)
Does this sound reasonable and does anyone have some tips going forward? It's been challenging to find information that is relevant to Android in this area.
Hi, the stock phone limits the hotspot/ tethering functionality. Any recommendations on how to bypass the same or an app that allows unrestricted tethering?
My unlocked Samsung phone allows full tethering.
Thanks in advance!
use FoxFi or PDANet+ (theyre made by same people)
-i have attached the unlocker key to unlock unlimited data usage.
Thanks for the key, but FoxFi doesn't seem to work on the OnePlus n200 T-Mobile variant.
mthous01 said:
Thanks for the key, but FoxFi doesn't seem to work on the OnePlus n200 T-Mobile variant.
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It does, you also have to install the base PDAnet+ app. The unlock key just removes the apps limits.
Using USB tether appears to work... the key is that you DO NOT tether through the native android app, instead you connect it to PC and just leave it as charging/transfer mode. then inside of the PDAnet+ app you allow tether usage from in the app. it will use ADB to share the internet so all you have to do is allow access when the popup comes up on your screen.
yes, you have to install a companion app on the computer.
Another way to setup unlimited fast-speed tethering is by using ssh tunneling inside of a (free, open source) termux app on the phone.
The setup is somewhat cumbersome but offers very reliable results once configured. In addition, the minimal configuration does not require paid apps. To automate the process two paid apps (Tasker and Termux:Tasker) are needed but for many people the investment may be worth it since tasker is an extremely powerful and useful app on its own and termux:tasker is not expensive (it can also be useful beyond tethering for automating other advanced things termux could do).
The link to instructions is at the end of the post. Below is a brief (or not so brief) description description of required configuration (complimented by automation steps) but go to the link to get a proper guide.
1. Install termux application, install python 2 package inside of termux and run configuration command in the link below.
2. install openssh package inside termux application. Configure ssh server as described in the link, this involves copying the client identity key to an appropriate termux folder.
3. Once you verified that you can ssh into the phone's ssh server (with hotspot running, of course) you can tether the phone: start ssh server on the phone by running the command "sshd -dD" inside termux app on the phone ("d" option is for debugging and can be dropped); connect your laptop to hotspot; run an appropriate ssh command on the laptop (see the link); configur proxy on the laptop; enjoy.
4. One of the configuration steps above involves figuring out the hotspot IP. It can be done in several ways. It is shown as the device WiFi/hotspot IP on the phone and as a gateway IP on a tethered device. On tethered linux device the hotspot has hostname "_gateway" one can use hostname instead of IP. I do not know if the same is true for Mac or Windows.
5. You can automate the process by installing two paid apps: "Tasker" and "Termux:Tasker". With these apps you can automatically start/stop ssh server on the phone whenever hotspot is active.
6. Similarly, on the laptop you should be able to automate proxy configuration and ssh connection whenever you are connected to a specific network.
Here is the guide:
GitHub - RiFi2k/unlimited-tethering: Bypass tethering caps or throttling on cell phone unlimited data plans. Potentially cancel your internet and route your whole home though your unlimited data plan.
Bypass tethering caps or throttling on cell phone unlimited data plans. Potentially cancel your internet and route your whole home though your unlimited data plan. - GitHub - RiFi2k/unlimited-tethe...
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myechophone said:
Hi, the stock phone limits the hotspot/ tethering functionality. Any recommendations on how to bypass the same or an app that allows unrestricted tethering?
My unlocked Samsung phone allows full tethering.
Thanks in advance!
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i was using easytether for a while but tbh it was a pain with having to installing software on my pc and lag in games so i ended up rooting and using vpn hotspot with adguard. works like a charm
if you have access to kernel source, you should be able to enable ttl changing like I did on my S10+. Then once the new kernel was built, I could change ttl for my native hotspot to always show as if it was using on device data instead of metered wifi hotspot. So I can now use my native hotspot uncrippled and my carrier see's all my traffic as normal on device data and not hotspot data
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if you have access to kernel source, you should be able to enable ttl changing like I did on my S10+. Then once the new kernel was built, I could change ttl for my native hotspot to always show as if it was using on device data instead of metered wifi hotspot. So I can now use my native hotspot uncrippled and my carrier see's all my traffic as normal on device data and not hotspot data
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The kernel source seems to be incomplete.
mthous01 said:
The kernel source seems to be incompleteP
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Ah ok, then PdaNet is pry your best bet. Sucks but better than nothing...
PDANet+ on Linux works great for me. Start the Wifi Direct hotspot on the Android app, and then connect to the SSID it creates normally using network manager or whatever you use. Trick then is to enter the proxy settings into advanced networks settings. Works great with no noticeable lack of speed. If you use the terminal and APT, or whatever the equiv is in your distro, you'll also want to edit the .conf file to include the details, for apt.conf, it's something like "Acquire::http:roxy "192.168.49.1:8000";"
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PDANet+ on Linux works great for me. Start the Wifi Direct hotspot on the Android app, and then connect to the SSID it creates normally using network manager or whatever you use. Trick then is to enter the proxy settings into advanced networks settings. Works great with no noticeable lack of speed. If you use the terminal and APT, or whatever the equiv is in your distro, you'll also want to edit the .conf file to include the details, for apt.conf, it's something like "Acquire::http:roxy "192.168.49.1:8000";"
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You must not be on Android 11? PdaNet was a PITA for me on 11. PdaNet proxy changed on every run of that app so I was constantly changing proxy in Linux. Still though, better than nothing if you can't do the ttl mod.
PizzaG said:
You must not be on Android 11? PdaNet was a PITA for me on 11. PdaNet proxy changed on every run of that app so I was constantly changing proxy in Linux. Still though, better than nothing if you can't do the ttl mod.
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Actually I am on Android 11. The proxy address never changes. I wonder what that is a result of? Have you also installed FoxFi along with the key for full version? Not sure if that makes a difference, but that's my setup and it's been rock solid... as long as it's a computer to phone. My desire for a way to connect my Xbox to the phone and avoid the mobile hotspot usage hit, well that's another story for another board.