Tether capability with android-wifi-tether (Wireless Tether for Root Users)

[NetNathan]

Well...
Encryption now installed and working.....but...

Connection does not work.
I believe it is related to "No Netfilters" fault on strtaup.
The WiFi Tether also show a failure on "NAT Rules".

Anybody else have these issues?

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[gavron]

Well...
Encryption now installed and working.....but...

Connection does not work.
I believe it is related to "No Netfilters" fault on strtaup.
The WiFi Tether also show a failure on "NAT Rules".

Anybody else have these issues?

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Install one of AdamZ's kernels.

NOTE: I know this works. Other kernels may also work, but I didn't bother to notate that.

NOTE2: Someone else may also be able to explain how to fix it to work with YOUR kernel, but you didn't mention neither your ROM nor your kernel so I find that less likely.

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[NetNathan]

Well...
Encryption now installed and working.....but...

Connection does not work.
I believe it is related to "No Netfilters" fault on strtaup.
The WiFi Tether also show a failure on "NAT Rules".

Anybody else have these issues?

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Install one of AdamZ's kernels.

NOTE: I know this works. Other kernels may also work, but I didn't bother to notate that.

NOTE2: Someone else may also be able to explain how to fix it to work with YOUR kernel, but you didn't mention neither your ROM nor your kernel so I find that less likely.

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I am still running stock Motorola Droid 2.1 but it has been rooted. Still trying to decide the ROM I want to load.
Whre do I find AdamZ's kernels? Will this fix the "No Netfilters" fault?

Uh......
Minor newbie question....difference between a ROM and a Kernel?

[Tebori]

Ok...so...Im totally confused, i got this phone specifically for wifi thethering and have spent hours on this....I have 2.1 is there anyway to get this to work? Everytime I follow another link it says not for 2.1...any help would be appreciated so I can get wifi tethering up and running...thanks

[Se7enLC]

Ok...so...Im totally confused, i got this phone specifically for wifi thethering and have spent hours on this....I have 2.1 is there anyway to get this to work? Everytime I follow another link it says not for 2.1...any help would be appreciated so I can get wifi tethering up and running...thanks

This thread is REALLY old - most things are out of date

Summary for how to get wifi tethering:

1). Root your phone
2). Install Barnacle (from the Market)

Alternatively, you can install a custom kernel or ROM and then install google-wifi-tether instead of barnacle (but you still need to root, first)

Step 1 is the big one - rooting a phone running 2.1 is MUCH harder than rooting a phone that was running 2.0.1. You will find a lot of howtos on this one. The simple description is that you will need to run RSDLite, connect to the phone, and reflash the phones recovery with SPRecovery. This will allow you to modify files on the phone without needing the updates to be signed. Then you can install the su binary and superuser app. The walkthroughs will be far more in-depth than I was just now, this is just the short description of how to do it.

So for anyone else reading this thread - STOP reading this thread! It's old and outdated! All you need to do to wifi tether is get root access. That's all!

[Tebori]

Ok...so...Im totally confused, i got this phone specifically for wifi thethering and have spent hours on this....I have 2.1 is there anyway to get this to work? Everytime I follow another link it says not for 2.1...any help would be appreciated so I can get wifi tethering up and running...thanks

This thread is REALLY old - most things are out of date

Summary for how to get wifi tethering:

1). Root your phone
2). Install Barnacle (from the Market)

Alternatively, you can install a custom kernel or ROM and then install google-wifi-tether instead of barnacle (but you still need to root, first)

Step 1 is the big one - rooting a phone running 2.1 is MUCH harder than rooting a phone that was running 2.0.1. You will find a lot of howtos on this one. The simple description is that you will need to run RSDLite, connect to the phone, and reflash the phones recovery with SPRecovery. This will allow you to modify files on the phone without needing the updates to be signed. Then you can install the su binary and superuser app. The walkthroughs will be far more in-depth than I was just now, this is just the short description of how to do it.

So for anyone else reading this thread - STOP reading this thread! It's old and outdated! All you need to do to wifi tether is get root access. That's all!

wow...ok...thanks. seems like too much of a hassle...im just going to return the phone today as I just got it yesterday. everyone told me this would be simple...even a dude from verizon! anyway thanks for the help but I searched how to root with 2.1 and there are way too many different ways..some say the screw **** up...who knows...doesnt seem worth it though. I am regretting buying the phone..should have just stuck with the storm 2 as I just found a much easier way to wifi tether with that phone...lol back to verizon you go!

[Se7enLC]

wow...ok...thanks. seems like too much of a hassle...im just going to return the phone today as I just got it yesterday. everyone told me this would be simple...even a dude from verizon!

I don't know why on earth a verizon employee would even imply that you should try to use tethering on the phone - it goes against Verizon terms of service...

I am regretting buying the phone..should have just stuck with the storm 2 as I just found a much easier way to wifi tether with that phone

Really? I didn't think the Storm 2 could do wifi tethering. Bluetooth or wired, maybe, sure, but the Droid can do those, too - it's the wifi tethering that's difficult.

[NetNathan]

I have had some issues with it and have been on the Google/Android forums about the issue (see issue ID 363 using below link). My main problem was with the Download and Upload meters resetting to "O" if I left the app (just using the "Home" button) for any reason.
They have responded.

The Wireless Tether for Root users has been updated...and another one is on the way.
Here is the link to the issue...

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Updates:
Status: Fixed
Comment #4 on issue 363 by harald.mue: Upload/Download Meters not working
Issue 363 - android-wifi-tether - Upload/Download Meters not working - Project Hosting on Google Code

That should be fixed - see r447.
The next pre-release will include these fixes.
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[Tebori]

Ok...I guess my main question is...can I wifi tether on the 2.1 version of droid as I've reaqd it can't be done now?

[RW-1]

Go to froyo release w root and install. Works great!