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[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schick79:
I'm running a WiFi Xoom that has not been rooted, and I wanted to see if there are any tethering options that don't require rooting. I'm not opposed to using a UWB cable if need be, although of course it would be nice not to if possible.

For now, my phone is a Verizon Touch Pro 2. My TP2 is unlocked and running Energy ROM, and I also have WMWiFiRouter installed. In the next few months I will likely upgrade to an Android-based phone, but for now I'm stuck with the TP2.

Is there any way to make this work? Also, I'm not necessarily opposed to rooting it. For whatever reason I was trying to avoid doing that, but I have to get this thing working with me cel.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aronslusa:
I don't have mine rooted, and I have a HTC Hero (sprint) until the Nexus S 4G drops next Sunday.

I have WiFi tether, and use Bluetooth to connect and it works well for when I just wand to browse the internet/ CNN and check on work stuff.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schick79:
Just to make sure I'm looking at the right program, is that Barnacle Wifi Tether? The one I had previously read about was Wireless Tether for Root Users, which is what stopped me in my tracks.

EDIT: I just looked at Barnacle Wifi Tether and it says root access is required... what program are you using?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aronslusa:
::EDIT:: Your TP2 is rooted, right?

I use the program "Wireless Tether" on my HTC Hero.

http://android-wifi-tether.googlecode.com

When wanting to tether my Xoom to the phone for internet connection:

Upon first startup on the phone side...

Menu>Settings>Use Bluetooth & Discoverable both checked

Back

-Press to start tethering-

Phone may ask for Superuser Permissions

Bluetooth permission request> Yes

This makes the phone discoverable for 120 seconds in which time I am able to go to the Xoom and...

Settings>Wireless & networks> Bluetooth (check)> Bluetooth Settings (ensure bluetooth is turned on)

Find nearby devices (the phone) pair, and then after it has paired you should be able to connect and the devices are tethered.

The Xoom will now use the phone for an internet connection
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kcarpenter:
Touch Pro 2 is a Windows Phone, not an Android phone, unless he has Android on it. But I don't keep up with TP2 development, so I don't know if it has an Android Port.

I know there are WM tethering options, but am not sure of Ad-Hoc vs Infrastructure
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schick79:
Correct, the TP2 is Windows Mobile (6.5.x). It is unlocked, and I have a couple different internet sharing programs on it (HTC's version, and WMWiFi Router). They both work perfect when I tether my laptop to the TP2.

As far as I can tell, both of these internet sharing options on the TP2 do so in Ad-Hoc mode, NOT infrastructure mode, which is where my issue is. I haven't been able to find any program that can share in infrastructure mode, though I don't even know if that's possible.

I have tried the bluetooth sharing once before as I know the cell phone (allegedly) has the capability, but I couldn't get it to work. Wasn't sure if the problem was on the phone's end or the Xoom's end. I'll try these steps during lunch and see if I can get it to work.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schick79:
Okay, tried the steps you gave me and here's exactly what happens:

I made both devices discoverable and paired them successfully. Went into the Bluetooth manager on the TP2 and tried to create a Private Network. I chose the Xoom, it said 'Checking Services' for a little while, and then said 'Failed to establish Private Network connection to remote device as it supports only Network Access Point (NAP) mode.

There's also a different option for "Share Internet Connection". I again chose the Xoom and got the exact same message.

Where is the disconnect here? Does my TP2 not support the right protocol, or is there something at fault on the Xoom's end? I tried Bluetooth Settings on the Xoom, and then I tapped the wrench icon, but all I can do in there is rename or unpair. It also says paired but not connected. I've never been able to get it to say anything other than that, also.

One more last part... when my TP2 examines the Xoom, the only available services that it can find are 'Access Internet through remote device'. So, of course the one thing that appears to be able to work is the exact opposite.

As always, any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stachre:
The Xoom supports the Bluetooth PAN profile as a user, but it seems like your TP2 isn't seeing that. Is there any way you can setup your TP2 to act as a Bluetooth Network Access Point awaiting incoming connections? This is the way a lot of us tether or Xoom's to OG Droids, where we start up Wireless Tether on the Droid, THEN pair, then the Xoom shows a Tether option in the Bluetooth settings.

I have a TP1 running MightyROM laying around somewhere, I can mess with it later tonight if you haven't got a solution by then.

EDIT: Another option is rooting your Xoom and trying the Adhoc WiFi hack. Not everyone is having great success with it, though.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schick79:
I've gone through every single menu on here and I can't find any other way to do this in Bluetooth other than the way I'm doing it. It just might be how this works. I haven't upgraded ROM's on the TP2 in a very long time. I'm probably running about a 6 month old version of Energy ROM.

I should probably just break down and root the damn thing... I suppose that would solve it.

If you've absolutely nothing else to do tonight and want to try it out, I really would appreciate it! If I have some major breakthrough between now and then, I'll reply. Thanks!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] that1techguy:
yeah im having problems with this too im using an eris (same as the hero) but for some reason my phone reboots when its connected to my xoom, and i have tried just about every rom for the eris and have no clue what it is.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stachre:
I caught a break and found my Touch Pro. Forgot that I reflashed it to stock (it's a Sprint TP which I was running on Verizon), so I won't be able to easily get it on the mobile network for thorough testing.

I did manage to get my Xoom to pair with the device, and the Tethering option shows up on the Xoom; however, I can't get Internet Sharing started up on my TP without being on the mobile network (WiFi alone isn't helping). When I do tap the Tethering option on the Xoom, it attempts to connect, then reverts to its untethered state without an error message (been there before, had to comb through hcidump to figure out what was going on).

Since it seems I *almost* got there, I'm going to ask you to try out a verbose (not to be insulting, but just to cover the bases), step-by-step procedure, and to let me know your feedback. Note that I'm running stock WinMo 6.1, so locations and dialogs may be different than what I describe. Please give this a shot:

Delete all pairing entries from both TP2 and Xoom

TP2: Start | Settings | Connections | Bluetooth | Mode

TP2: Check "Make this device visible to other devices"

TP2: Tap Ok | Tap "X" (Close Settings)

TP2: Start | Programs | Internet Sharing

TP2: Under "PC Connection:", select "Bluetooth PAN"

TP2: Tap "Connect"

If the connection succeeds, then you can proceed to the following. If not, some searching may yield some registry keys or other hacks to make this work. Note also that there may be an extra dialog or two to get Internet Sharing completely setup, as I was unable to get that far.

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XOOM: Settings | Wireless & networks | Bluetooth settings | Tap "Find nearby devices"

XOOM: After a few seconds, your TP2 should appear (my TP showed up as "Pocket_PC"); tap it to pair

XOOM: On the "Bluetooth pairing request" dialog, enter "1234" (without the quotes)

TP2: A "Bluetooth" dialog should pop up asking if you want to connect; tap "Yes"

TP2: On the "Enter Passcode" dialog, enter "1234" (without the quotes) and tap "Next"

TP2: A "Device Added" dialog should appear; tap "Done" (pairing is complete)

XOOM: Tap the wrench icon next to your TP2 under "Paired devices"

XOOM: Tap the "Tethering" option under "Profiles" to enable tethering

Cross your fingers, pray, perform incantations, etc...
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2ksilverbullet:
I've tethered my unrooted Wifi Xoom to my Omnia II (Verizon WinMo 6.5) using WMWifirouter via the Bluetooth connection. I paired them once, fired up the WMWifiRouter BT connection and the Xoom connected right to it. The BT connection actually isn't too bad, not the fastest but gets the job done.

Let me know if I can help, don't have my Xoom with me here at work to confirm any settings but can follow up this weekend.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schick79:
stachre: I didn't even have the BT PAN as an option using that method. Have a feeling it's a phone issue from the brief reading I've done. Apparently TP2's don't have a Microsoft BT stack, they have a Widcomm stack. Supposedly it doesn't play nicely with others.

stachre and 2ksilverbullet: I have never been able to get WMWiFiRouter to even try to use the Cellular to BT connection. I finally read somewhere that people were able to make an older version work. I downloaded and installed it, and it at least now lets me try and use it, although it won't work. Still can't get the Internet Sharing to show a BT option. All of the same still applies from before: same error messages when trying to establish a PAN connection, Xoom still doesn't display a tether option, nothign has changed.

I really appreciate all your attempts to help out. Right now I'm just feeling like it's not worth any more effort from anyone, espcially others. Thanks again for everything. If for some reason you're absolutely determined to try and figure this out, please feel free. Otherwise, I'm inclined to throw in the towel and just wait until I upgrade to a new phone very soon.

Cheers!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antiguangenius:
I use my iphone with built-in tether no additional software on either
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tritran18518:
I tether my non-root zoom wifi version with my dell streak running android 2.2.2 on Tmobile edge, speed is absolutely acceptable for surfing web. Set up for tether is pretty easy. :D
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdbc:
I did a search for this, and could not come across any relevant content. But I'm betting someone has had this question before.

Is there a way to prevent the SMS content from showing up in the status bar when I get a text? I know it only shows up for a few seconds, but nonetheless it is still a 'breach' of my lockscreen. I'm currently running SRF 1.1.0 if that's relevant. I'm aware of the programs like Handcent and Shady SMS, but those seem like overkill for this situation. Thanks in advance.

Oh, and for any SRF dev that might read this: I'm lovin' this ROM! Awesome speed with great battery life. You guys rock.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
Go to messaging app, then menu, settings and disable notifications.

Texted while driving
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdbc:
I'm aware of that option, but it was my understanding that unchecking that box would also stop me from seeing ANY kind of notification of an SMS in the status bar. I just don't want it showing the actual content of the SMS, but I still want to be able to glance and see that I have a message waiting. Am I wrong in thinking it will disable all status bar SMS notification?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
It will remove the notification from the status bar but you will still get a lockscreen notification and a number on your messaging envelope.

Do you BONSAI?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Perhaps you should try another messaging app with more controls like Handcent or GoSMS. I thought one of them had this option for removing.

Do you BONSAI?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bdbc:
I'll check it out. Thanks for the info.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
PRL 01115 is now up...at least on the Sprint leaked Gingerbread rom.

For all the people giving me a hard time. If I knee this wasn't the place to post this I wouldn't have.

I did a search for a prl and there was a thread on this section for 60674 and noone was a d**k to that guy. Moderator please close.

PS. It's harder to get a thank you in this forum than it is to get pooped on...and for that I say thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ckoadiyn:
old news and theres two prls already a thread in general
[EVO 4G Android Development] spankmaster:
nice job dude, where are you links? cant wait to try out what you've made here. So what made you want to start dev'ing for the evo?
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
Someone please close this thread. I can't stand all the nice comments.
[EVO 4G Android Development] blackroseMD1:
Totally unnecessary man. Why do people feel the need to be dicks on the internet? The guy made a mistake in terms of where he put his topic. Why not just point him in the right direction, instead of being an ahole?
[EVO 4G Android Development] JoeLithium:
It's the Internet. If someone is a **** to you and you take it personally, your doing the internet wrong. And people generally aren't dicks when you follow the rules.

Now the OP knows it probably shouldn't have gone here, he learned. He won't do it again. If he's gonna cry cause some anonymous person was mean to him, let him. If he laughs it off and doesn't take it personally and learns from it then there is no hard feelings, just like it should be.

Sometimes I'm glad my father was kinda a **** to me. Makes me glad I didn't turn into a wuss who complains when people are just a little mean. It's not like he told him to **** off. He was a little sarcastic. Jesus. Now who looks like an ass hole? Not the OP, not the guy you quoted, just you, and now me. Man up.
[EVO 4G Android Development] wmstwo002:
+1 Well said......
[EVO 4G Android Development] blackroseMD1:
So we're just a couple ass holes hanging out in a dead thread? Sounds about right for a dev board.
[EVO 4G Android Development] westicle:
+10000
[EVO 4G Android Development] Samzebian:
yea I agree......... Anyways where can I get this PRL?
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
Settings system updates update prl. Glad I could help!
[EVO 4G Android Development] wmstwo002:
Only if you are running a Sense ROM. I'm runnong an AOSP ROM, so I flash a Sense ROM-update PRL-update Profile and then restore the nandroid of my AOSP ROM. Below is a link to PRLs, past & present.

:)

http://cid-eabe29f3770d8d15.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public/PRLs
[EVO 4G Android Development] guih:
I dont have an update available.. live in Miami
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
What he said. Thanks for posting the link.
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohack99:
Hey smart ass download aosp rom cy v7 and try that.... Mr. know it all

Sent from my netarchy_toast, froyo beast of a machine evo!
[EVO 4G Android Development] evomattnc:
That was helpful, glad you added something to the forum by explaining how to do this from an aosp, luckily someone already did...
[EVO 4G Android Development] jayharper08:
Wow. There are some smart asses on XDA lately. Look, its obvious he didn't know he did a repeat post. So just point him in the right area and let it be. Not hard. I understand that everyone needs to read the rules and stickies, but in all reality, it's going to happen regardless. Lighten up and get over it and move on......
[EVO 4G Android Development] trezegol:
thanks for the prl i have notice that i get more bars than i use to before... nice!! i also notice my speeds are a bit faster :) im in sd ca
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
I just checked and got the latest prl I'm in St. Louis.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
I'm glad I could help some people:)
[EVO 4G Android Development] RockoDev:
Sorry quick question do we flash the prl that are on that link posted
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
From your phone settings, update prl ota! (Over the air)
[EVO 4G Android Development] RockoDev:
The new prl messed up my incoming message I'm trying

Go back to the old prl
[EVO 4G Android Development] schufly:
My messages are screwy too. Didn't make the connection to the new prl to now...duh...
[EVO 4G Android Development] wmstwo002:
I don't recall the OP saying he knew it all. Maybe he's never been on a non-Sense ROM. Give him a break and don't be a d**k.
[EVO 4G Android Development] luckylui:
60678 prl is out on froyo... I think ill stick to the official releases when it comes to my data... thanx op for the looking out :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] wmstwo002:
This is an official release; I flashed Sprint Lovers last night, updated PRL through the stock update menu and 01115 is what the Sprint OTA update delivered. Then restored my AOSP GB 2.3.3. I have noticed any difference thus far and have no issues with my SMS/MMS.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
Thanks for the heads up.
[EVO 4G Android Development] stolirocks:
I think my cm7 automatically downloaded it, I checked and I'm on 1115..... I've been off sense for 3 months.

Sent from my CM7 EVO Beast!
[EVO 4G Android Development] luckylui:
Weird cause what I did was nand back to my only rom which was the rom I backed up when I first flashed by the way its sprint lovers rom and I did the update profile, prl and I got 60678 my previous prl was 60677? Ima dig in again. Im on ultimate droid at the moment for the past two weeks :)

Ultimate Droid.
[EVO 4G Android Development] luckylui:
That is weird as cm can't really update like that lol... idk

Ultimate Droid.
[EVO 4G Android Development] stolirocks:
Ahhhh wait. I did the sense gps fix once. Must have snuck in then. Don't remember seeing a notification though. Oh well

Sent from my CM7 EVO Beast!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
I've not really seen any difference, I was not at home when I updated it, and immediately after doing so, I was not able to access 4g at all, when prior to that I could connect but with no bars...anyway I assumed that had to do with the radio, and not the PRL, but just in case that may help someone, since I don't know a lot about it.

Sent from my fully pimped, Evo 4g!

Ginger Ale beta 2

Amon Ra 2.3
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
Aside from that, I can't tell any differences. Sorry forgot to add that in my last post.

Sent from my fully pimped, Evo 4g!

Ginger Ale beta 2

Amon Ra 2.3
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
Hey Mercury the prl has nothing to do with 4G radio. Not sure why your 4G signal is less.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ocelot4ark:
Probably won't apply to most people, but upgrading to this PRL seems to have fixed the crappy speed issues I've been having for 2 months. Using the speed test app (which I know isn't the best tool for this, but it is quick) my speeds have gone from 30-400kbps to 800-1100 kbps.
[EVO 4G Android Development] buzzwyzr:
I would like to know how to apply this as well.

I can flash a Sense ROM and get it OTA but would like to utilize the zip from the provided link.

Thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
Have you guys tried booting into recovery and flashing the zip?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
Not sure why you wouldn't be able to flash this, even running a custom rom I was able to go to phone, settings...and update prl straight from the menu.

Sent from my fully pimped, Evo 4g!

Ginger Ale beta 2

Amon Ra 2.3
[EVO 4G Android Development] buzzwyzr:
Yes. Its not flashable.

If you extract the zip its only the prl file. There is no update script.

I do not know where the prl is supposed to be pushed to or I would just apply it that way. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] cb7tuner93:
I have been trying to update my PRL evryday but no Go, Im still on the 60678
[EVO 4G Android Development] buzzwyzr:
Because I use an AOSP ROM. Those unfortunately do not have the option under settings to update via OTA like a Sense ROM does.

As stated, I am aware that I can nandroid, flash a Sense ROM, do the OTA update then restore. But I am wanting to learn where to push the new prl manually. I'd like to learn something new in the process.

Thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] sjr19:
It just amazes me the level on which people can be complete and utter dickheads around here. Thankfully it's not the majority, but holy **** some people need a solid punch in the mouth. But, it's the internet, so they can put their internet big guy pants on and act hard. F**k those of you like that.
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohack99:
Yeah that's why I didn't explain anything, and by you posting that it made you no better than I, keep "winning".....

Sent from my netarchy_toast, froyo beast of a machine evo!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
Completely forgot about the aosp rom's, not being able too...glad its been addressed and sorry!

Sent from my fully pimped, Evo 4g!

Ginger Ale beta 2

Amon Ra 2.3
[EVO 4G Android Development] spankmaster:
wow, people are a little nuts about people being meany wienies to them on the internet lol. I was just teasing him a little lol. If not me then a million other people always post the same thing. Im not trying to be a total d*ck, just giving the OP a *facepalm* moment, thats all! And yes, if you take something on the Internet that personal, thats a problem!
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohack99:
Any way you could make it a pcimg file and update from hboot?

Sent from my netarchy_toast, froyo beast of a machine evo!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
I would rename it to pc36img.zip and it should be flashable then via recovery.

Sent from my fully pimped, Evo 4g!

Ginger Ale beta 2

Amon Ra 2.3
[EVO 4G Android Development] crookdbill:
Plus one. What he said. That should do it...I would try bootloader if recovery is a no go. Power off and then hold volume down and power until you get the skateboarding androids. Or download quickboot. Sorry can't be anymore help.
[EVO 4G Android Development] roids87:
Nevermind, I'm a little slow
[EVO 4G Android Development] selders59:
First just because it is named PC36IMG.zip does not mean it is flashable. Download the file and use a file explorer or 7zip and open the file. If there is a Meta folder there then it is a flashable file, if not then it has to be installed like an apk.

"Hell I don't know anymore"
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohack99:
Not via recovery, via hboot.. But that may not work it needs packaged as a img.file

Sent from my netarchy_toast, froyo beast of a machine evo!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mercury133:
I wasn't proclaiming this to work for everyone as I've seen two different download links...but that worked for me though.

Sent from my fully pimped, Evo 4g!

Ginger Ale beta 2

Amon Ra 2.3
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Furies:
On Samsung's website, the specs say that the new Galaxy S II supports 2g/3g/HSPA+ AT&T bands, as reported by Engadget and phonedog as well. However, I've heard from different sources that Samsung has locked down American GSM bands to avoid those across the pond buying international phones rather than the always slow to release cell-provider branded phones (like the Fascinate or Captivate)

My question is are the American GSM bands locked on the new Galaxy S II or can I use the phone with AT&T? I desperately need a new phone, given the fact that my Aria holds less than 6 hours worth of charge without having 3g or wifi on. I'd rather not wait and go ahead and pre-order this phone if I can.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxd:
lmao i hope they dont, because ive ordered one, and am planning on using it on my att
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clubtech:
Samsung would not advertise it as Quad-Band GSM on its own website if the frequencies we locked would they?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exorz:
Please let us know if this works!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raspster:
Not sure where I read it but I did hear that all the bands are unlocks. This message came from Samsung.