Wireless Tether for Root Users

[jrosser]

first let me tell you about my phone.. Rooted with Android 2.2 and SkyRider 2.5 software. Baseband updated to 2.x and running Hydra Kernal.

I downloaded and installed Wireless Tether for Root Users from www.theunlockr.com

here is the direct link:
Android Applications | TheUnlockr

the app installes and seems to run properly ( i am not getting any errors ). It requires Super User permissions. I was able to configure a SSID and WEP permisions, but when turn it on, i am not able to find the network from another wireless device, i have tried manually adding the network but still can't find it.

the app has an option to change the channel (frequency), i tried each one but still same results...

anyone elase have any luck witht his app or can recomend another wireless tether app?

 

[beaubeau]

I had the same problem when I first tried it, then I found this post:
Setup_HTC_Desire_Incredible - android-wifi-tether - Setup Howto for HTC Desire, HTC Incredible - Project Hosting on Google Code
which got me going. I got the file from somewhere else though, can't remember where.

 

[jrosser]

I had the same problem when I first tried it, then I found this post:
Setup_HTC_Desire_Incredible - android-wifi-tether - Setup Howto for HTC Desire, HTC Incredible - Project Hosting on Google Code
which got me going. I got the file from somewhere else though, can't remember where.

thank you..found the file.. followed the instructions.. but still no go.. app starts up and works.. but can't find or connect to the wifi network

 

[beaubeau]

thank you..found the file.. followed the instructions.. but still no go.. app starts up and works.. but can't find or connect to the wifi network

Are you running 2.1? I am.

 

[jrosser]

thank you..found the file.. followed the instructions.. but still no go.. app starts up and works.. but can't find or connect to the wifi network

Are you running 2.1? I am.

nope.. Android 2.2.. Baseband 2.x.. Skyrider 2.5 Vanilla

i saw in the link you posted above that it said for 2.2 you didn't need to follow those steps.. but i did anyway..

 

[beaubeau]

Oh, then that's different. I have never seen 2.2 but I think you don't even need to "Wireless Tethering" app. I think it's just something you turn on under the setting menu. See if this helps: [video=youtube;J0Vp92et6z0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0Vp92et6z0&p=F573C42037CBEBAB&playnext=1&index=23]YouTube - Tethering with Android 2.2 Froyo - AndroidCentral.com[/video]

 

[jrosser]

i will give that a watch / try now..

just watned to update.... i was using the tether app from theunlockr.com.. i uninstalled that and just instelled the wireless tether app from the app store.. same results..

i will post up after i watch the vid


cool.. thanks.. that video worked.. i didn't even know that..

 

[gmmurphy]

hello,

can i ask what your trying to connect to the tether?

 

[jrosser]

hello,

can i ask what your trying to connect to the tether?

right now.. nothing.. just wanted to get it working so when i need / want to use that feature it would be ready to go.

eventually i would prob use it on my laptop.. i saw some posts about some software that would would install on both the laptop and phone.. but i would rather not have to use software.. this way i can use it on any laptop

 

[gmmurphy]

hello,

can i ask what your trying to connect to the tether?

right now.. nothing.. just wanted to get it working so when i need / want to use that feature it would be ready to go.

eventually i would prob use it on my laptop.. i saw some posts about some software that would would install on both the laptop and phone.. but i would rather not have to use software.. this way i can use it on any laptop

wireless tether is the way to go. have you been to the wireless tether page? google search and grab the latest apk. then maybe try a different kernel a custom-kernel has to supports netfilter (iptables)! can i assume you know how to connect to a wireless network? sorry if you do just looking for a starting point.

 

[jrosser]

hello,

can i ask what your trying to connect to the tether?

right now.. nothing.. just wanted to get it working so when i need / want to use that feature it would be ready to go.

eventually i would prob use it on my laptop.. i saw some posts about some software that would would install on both the laptop and phone.. but i would rather not have to use software.. this way i can use it on any laptop

wireless tether is the way to go. have you been to the wireless tether page? google search and grab the latest apk. then maybe try a different kernel a custom-kernel has to supports netfilter (iptables)! can i assume you know how to connect to a wireless network? sorry if you do just looking for a starting point.

dont' need an apk.. i didn't realize the version i am running has it built in.. the video posted 2 posts above show's how.. i am runing Android 2.2 with Skyraider 2.5 Vanilla.. tested and works with no software.

 

[gmmurphy]

right now.. nothing.. just wanted to get it working so when i need / want to use that feature it would be ready to go.

eventually i would prob use it on my laptop.. i saw some posts about some software that would would install on both the laptop and phone.. but i would rather not have to use software.. this way i can use it on any laptop

wireless tether is the way to go. have you been to the wireless tether page? google search and grab the latest apk. then maybe try a different kernel a custom-kernel has to supports netfilter (iptables)! can i assume you know how to connect to a wireless network? sorry if you do just looking for a starting point.

dont' need an apk.. i didn't realize the version i am running has it built in.. the video posted 2 posts above show's how.. i am runing Android 2.2 with Skyraider 2.5 Vanilla.. tested and works with no software.

well i was going to have you grab the latest version. also on his kernels there was a fix for wifi tether on the change log v0.6 so check how old your kernal is.

oh are you up now?

 

[deadernie]

I'm running 2.2 I got on the OTA update on the original droid , rooted so I could install Barnacle. Barnacle says its running fine but my laptop G4 running 10.4 dosen't pick up the hotspot and neither does my PSP. Been through the developers troubleshooting but still no go. I just really want to be able to access the internet with my laptop.

 

[gmmurphy]

I'm running 2.2 I got on the OTA update on the original droid , rooted so I could install Barnacle. Barnacle says its running fine but my laptop G4 running 10.4 dosen't pick up the hotspot and neither does my PSP. Been through the developers troubleshooting but still no go. I just really want to be able to access the internet with my laptop.

if your rooted go to the market and get wifi tether for root users, be sure your kernel supports and you will be good.

 

[jrosser]

I'm running 2.2 I got on the OTA update on the original droid , rooted so I could install Barnacle. Barnacle says its running fine but my laptop G4 running 10.4 dosen't pick up the hotspot and neither does my PSP. Been through the developers troubleshooting but still no go. I just really want to be able to access the internet with my laptop.

if your rooted go to the market and get wifi tether for root users, be sure your kernel supports and you will be good.

i am rooted (unrevoked3) and Kernal is a Hydra 1.15 kernal..

i did download and install the app from the app store but when i turned it on nothing could find the SSID