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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ginyons:
Whenever I tether my laptop via the USB cable it takes a long time for the laptop to connect and when it does, it says "Connected to Network X", where X is a number. Everytime I reconnect via USB X increases by 1 so the last time I did it I was on Network 43!!!!! I accept that this could be in part a windows thing and not a GS3 thing BUT when I connect via a Wifi Hotspot it connects really really quickly and always says I am connected to AndroidAP. Its as if the USB tethering firmware is

Therefore connecting via hotspot seems much more stable and smooth however I was under the impression that the laptop internet speed will be quicker using USB tether rather than wifi and as I primarilly use my SGS3 as my home broadband connection I want to try and configure it to get the fastest speed on my laptop as possible. If I do an internet speed check on my SGS3 while my laptop is tethered the phone connection is always faster than the doing the same on the laptop. I guess this should be perhaps expected but as much as 4Mbits/s. I.e My phone was getting speeds of 6Mbits/sec but without having any apps open on the phone, my laptop would only get 2Mbits/s????

Any advice?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svprm:
It does not related to Device problem.

It related to Windows,your computer create a new network when each time you connect to internet.

This may due to Firewall,Antivirus etc..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ginyons:
Are there any apps out there which are better than the stock USB tethering method. I do get slightly faster speeds on the laptop when USB tethered but the Windows network methodolgy seems unsatble compared with the wifi hotspot method
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tungstwenty:
I was suffering the same and finally found a solution for this (at least on my S2).

It requires root, plus a kernel that supports init.d scripts (or running a script yourself every time you start the phone and will want to tether before restarting).

Just run this script:

chmod u+w /sys/module/g_android/parameters/dev_addr
echo 5a:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx > /sys/module/g_android/parameters/dev_addr
chmod u-w /sys/module/g_android/parameters/dev_addr

Just replace xx's with whatever hex values (0-9 or a-f) you want. Example: 5a:10:20:30:40:50

Windows detects the network you're connecting to by identifying the MAC address of the gateway. It can then know whether you're connecting to your home router (safe), an internet cafe (public), etc.

Whenever it finds a gateway whose MAC address is not recorded yet, it will state it's an unknown network, ask you what type is it (home / public), and assign a new number to it.

The thing is that android (or at least mine) is generating a completely random MAC address for itself whenever tethering is turned on, and naturally that will be different every time.

If you run those commands above, you're overriding that randomness and the device will start having always that MAC address and Windows will remember you're connecting to the same gateway.

PS: This is obviously dependent on whether the kernel you're using includes that /sys/module/g_android/parameters/dev_addr file. I'm inclined to think it's standard, but I'm not sure.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pjerisimo:
I'm having the same "problem".

Is there any other (nicer) way to permanently disable that random MAC generation? Other than using the method Tungstwenty explained above. Does anyone know why is that android "feature" even implemented, it doesn't make much sense to me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] colonelcack:
Has anyone else figured out any solutions to this besides running a script everytime you boot? Seems kinda crazy to have to go to that extent for something that should be standard...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pjerisimo:
^ Exactly. Any updates yet?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oblato:
This thread should be moved to general android (not device specific)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Report it via report button .

jje
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tungstwenty:
I can confirm that the same issue happened on my new Xperia Z, and the solution I posted above has also solved it.

The new device was even recognized by Windows as the already identified router, since I reused the same value from the previous device.

So I agree it's a cross-device issue with apparently the same solution, at least in a few of them.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oblato:
reported it as bug to google! hope it goes away in jb 4.3

anyway running that script didnt help on xperia z connecting to windows 8 pro
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a.cid:
Moved to Android Q&A :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ktomi22:
i have rooted htc desire with CM 7.2.0.1... aaaand.. i no have g_android folder.. but i found the dev_addr file in sys/module/u_tether/parameters/dev_addr ... my question.. that file its same? or better when i dont toutch this file?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tungstwenty:
From the path ("...tether...") it's likely that it might be the right one for your device.

Simply try running the commands manually from an ADB shell and seeing if it works for you. If it does, put it on an init script. If not, it should be gone after a reboot.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxmumbai:
A possible solution

For Windows to recognize your mobile device as the same first one needs to create a bridge in Windows 7.

Open Network Connections by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type adapter, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click View Network Connections.

Hold down the Ctrl key and Select internet connection from your android phone with your alternate connection you usually use. If you use only your android phone for internet, just select the mobile device.

Hold down ALT to reveal Advanced Menu and click Bridge Connections. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

You should now have a new network type named "Network Bridge" created.

Leave this internet bridge on your system.

Now whenever you connect your android phone, it will show up as the same network connection always. This will stay so even after you restart your system.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 160lightning:
Hey MaxMumbai..... :)

what about windows 8.1.....? The right click on the network adapter in question in win 8.1 reveals 'Bridge connections' in the menu.

Can you make this much clearer please "Hold down the Ctrl key and Select internet connection from your android phone with your alternate connection you usually use. If you use only your android phone for internet, just select the mobile device."

You need at least 2 LAN connections to make a bridge so how can I only select my mobile device connection....? This is what I have in my adapters panel :

Bluetooth Network Connection .... Not ConnectedX

Ethernet.... Network cable unpluggedX

Local Area Connection..... Remote NDIS based internet sharing device (this is my tether)

WiFi... Not Connected X

Can you please explain where I make the bridge....?

Cheers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TigerKing:
You can try this if you don't mind the network icon not showing that you're connected.

Open Registry Editor ( Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog, then type regedit and press Enter ).

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}.

There are numbered subkeys starting with 0001. Look in each subkey in descending order for the one with the DriverDesc value having your smartphone's RNDIS driver name (same name shown in your Network Connections view as the "Connect using" value).

Once located, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Enter the name as *NdisDeviceType (remember to include the asterisk sign * in front).

Edit the newly created DWORD value and enter the value data as 1 (Base choice doesn't matter). Click OK.

Once done, disable and re-enable usb tethering

You will no longer get a prompt asking for network location whenever you connect your smartphone, but you will still get the prompt when connecting to other devices.

Important Note: When you are only connected to your smartphone, your computer's network icon will continue to show that you are not connected to any network. However, the internet will still work fine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zibri:
I just found an easier way to avoid windows (10) to generate a new network number and reset the settings:

Tether your phone using USB, then:

Open device manager and find "Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device"

Then go to properties, advanced, select network address and assign a value.

That's it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Serachja:
This seems to work, as long as you don't restart your PC. After every restart it still counts 1 Number up.

Still a neat trick as long as the PC keeps running, thanks for posting it :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zibri:
I am still searching for a better one....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TigerKing:
Check this post https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74872942&postcount=17

reposting for you.

You can try this if you don't mind the network icon not showing that you're connected.

Open Registry Editor ( Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog, then type regedit and press Enter ).

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Contro l\Class\{4D36E972-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}.

There are numbered subkeys starting with 0001. Look in each subkey in descending order for the one with the DriverDesc value having your smartphone's RNDIS driver name (same name shown in your Network Connections view as the "Connect using" value).

Once located, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Enter the name as *NdisDeviceType (remember to include the asterisk sign * in front).

Edit the newly created DWORD value and enter the value data as 1 (Base choice doesn't matter). Click OK.

Once done, disable and re-enable usb tethering

You will no longer get a prompt asking for network location whenever you connect your smartphone, but you will still get the prompt when connecting to other devices.

Important Note: When you are only connected to your smartphone, your computer's network icon will continue to show that you are not connected to any network. However, the internet will still work fine.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tymol:
Hi,

I installed CyanogenMod 7.2.0.1 Stable INT2SD-S rom, but after installation i realised that i hadn't MPE Notes widget, i can only start this app from menu.

Is any way to fix it?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeRobE:
If you have MyPhone Explorer installed on you SD-card then move it back to the phone. Then MPE-notes widget might work.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnfre:
I have 2.3.4, and Skype 2.9.0.0315. In an older version I was able to do Skype Video, but haven't used for a while, and upgraded, and now am not seeing video option when I try to Skype to a friend (that DOES have Skype Video). Has Skype done something to limit me from doing Video??? It used to work great. I know back a year ago, i had to download a version of Skype that had a patch, then sometime later, Skype allowed it to work, but now it is not allowing video again... any ideas? (I tried searching for an answer but couldn't find... sorry if i missed it!)...

I have uninstalled and re-installed... still not Video capability that I can see.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Roger117:
I'll be upgrading my phone (from Xperia Arc LT15i) to one of the Xperia S or Galaxy SII, as they are the only ones in my budget.

I've seen the specs of both phones, and it appears that the Xperia S clearly has overall better hardware, and since I'm leaning towards the Xperia S, I'd like some personal experiences with it and if possible, compared to the Arc or GSII.

Sucks how I can't get a white version with my network carrier :/
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Elwino2.3:
Xperia S is very greater than GSII.

Xperia S is one level higher than GSII
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] HellRoot:
The S is good... But there are more roms for the SGS II.. if you use your phone for gaming the Samsung is better since it has tegra chipset...

But I love my SXS and will definitely have a Sony again after this :)

But try before you buy...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rhogz:
I don't think that you'll be upgrading when you buy Galaxy S2, there are lots of devices "new devices" and I think you should wait a bit.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Rapier07:
Performance wise SII beats the XS. Downside being the screen with just 480x800 resolution. But the development and choice of Roms is unreal. I'd go for the SII.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] noim:
S2 is more powerful than the S..

And it has a lot of great development....

But if u r a Sony fan boy go for the S...
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Yasharkhan:
Sony xperia s definately has a upper hand on s2.. I love s's interface as compared to s2. Besides s2 is an outdated phone even if its getting jellybean
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DrKrFfXx:
Screen resolution and camera and looks may be the main points for choosing XS over the SGSII
[HTC One S] Horizonspace:
Hello, Good afternoon.

So here's my problem, as you may or may not have (hopefully you have) read the post title i am having troubles with my CWM mounting my SD card so that i am able to either A: Load a ROM or B: connect it to my PC via usb so i can transfer over a ROM.

I have used the all in one toolkit to unlock my bootloader and root my phone, i have also installed the latest versions of SU, so originally after doing all of this everything was fine, A-OK. i then proceeded to download one of the cyanogenmod nightlies via CWM (the latest i believe) this is where as they say "**** hit the fan" so it seemed like everything installed all fine but then it reboots and nothing for hours it was just stuck on the HTC screen. i then switched the phone off and booted into recovery (volume down and power button) i then not sue it if was the right thing to do i wiped the data from the phone thinking it was corrupted and could simply put a new rom on via usb and boot it. however i have the problem of it not being able to mount my USB either to the pc or on the phone it self, i believe i still have access to the phone via ADB (im not 100% sure what ADB is) but i can flash new recoveries via CMD prompt. i have tried older CWM (modecco < did i spell this right? its the touch CWM) and i also tried TWRP Recoveries both of which cannot mount SD card and recieve the error "unable to open ums Lunfile" or "error mounting SD card".

i have searched many of the forums but form what i can see my solution requires me to boot into the OS but i cant do that nor can i mount my SD card to load a new one i.e putting on an Update.zip file to load a rom/os to the phone.

i dont generally ask for help as i enjoy trying to solve these issue and problems but i have been trying for a few days now and thought i would ask the experts.

any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Horizonspace

p.s i have a HTC One S from O2 (uk)
[HTC One S] Horizonspace:
i have found out i need to flash to the stock rom, i have found the file but i cannot download it as i need to be a premium user on a site to dl the file.

i need the o2 one but it wont let me download it, does any1 have a mirror for the file?

am i on the right track to solving the issue?

Horizonspace.
[HTC One S] Horizonspace:
*update* i now have the original rom from O2 or atleast a re-pack, but how do i push the rom onto the phone its self? whats the command line, i downloaded teh rom and its a zip, i looked at anouther forum post and the files he mentioned was an .exe mine isnt, i also re-loked the bootloader via "fastboot oem lock" so im now at a whime in how to transfer this stock rom / recovery.

thanks.

Horizonspace.
[HTC One S] Horizonspace:
Solved, thanks for reading.

Horizonspace
[HTC One S] Horizonspace:
in case anyone wanted to know what solved it, installed the Factory rom from o2 via executable, lesson i have learned, read up on things before you dive in and DONT PANIC!

Horizonspace
[HTC One S] carlosgp51:
same problem

hey! I have that exact problem! how do you solved it?

Thank you
[HTC One S] GuestX0019:
i think he answered that

and gave some good advice :)

---------- Post added at 03:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 AM ----------

another solution for not being able to mount sdcard is to flash stock recovery and then clear storage in bootloader. hopefully you have a nandroid on pc. sdcard bu's are good idea too
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] AndroidProject:
Hi all i want to make a custom rom but i want to learn it

Anybody can give me the Lesson?:D

Thanks
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Mohamed.Anwar:
Eat this :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1616501

And press THANKS for hell_lock and me :good:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] thirdzcee:
I thought you were looking for a crew??? Like someone to theme, someone for the kernel and someone to build from base rom... you should change title to help how to build custom com not need a crew for custom rom;)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nabeeleinstein:
maybe he meant 'clue' :p

btw i used to do symbian cooking before and there we have kitchen and have to throw in mods in 'core' and some sis extractors to integrate software directly in the cfw and removers to delete bloatware.

besides adding tweaks and stuff in hex what else do need to learn to make complex changes in firmwares?

is c and java required or its just copy, paste edit?
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] thirdzcee:
Java ang smali for modding apks and system apps, while c is for kernel stuff... thats only my opinion though:D
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nabeeleinstein:
hmm... time to get some books :p

btw any idea when this capctha will go?

its irritating
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] thirdzcee:
What captcha? ?? I dont experience any captcha when using my pc... currently on mobile right now
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nabeeleinstein:
maybe cuz i'm still a 'newbie' here

and which app u using?

sorry if i'm disturbing :(
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] thirdzcee:
Its on the sig bro:D
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] nabeeleinstein:
oh ya :p
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] reddvilzz:
Out of topic

Sent from Galaxy W-InDroiD RemICS V.4.1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simonmbjornes:
My mom have the number 60123456 and my dad has 40123456.

If i receive a massage from my mom. Android write my dads name. Same with calls.

If i directly write my moms number in a massage Android sends the massage to my dad.

Adding country prefix to one or both numbers is not helping.

All Android versions and phones has this serious problem going on for years now.

Why is the problem with wrong contacts not fixed yet? Nokia and Iphone do not have this problem!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
What SMS app are you using? I have never faced this problem
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jordanyme:
LOL... don't think that any body faced such problem
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simonmbjornes:
Jordanyme @ Yes many have this problem. A search confirmed this.

https://www.google.dk/search?num=40...android+wrong+contact&spell=1&biw=906&bih=444

Everybody who knows my parents and use Android have this problem.

Personally tested on Wildfire, Desire, Desire Z, Desire S, Sensation, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3 and Nexus S

zelendel @ It doesn't matter what app you are using. And its is not only in SMS.. But to answer your question. Right now i use Handsent.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
That is really odd as I have never had this issue nor has anyone of my team.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simonmbjornes:
Yes it's weird right.

Just to let you know.

My mother called at 16:19 not my dad. So the incoming number is correct. It is the contact that is wrong.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] rayman:
Update - Nvflash is now released. See post at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31756256

We (AndroidRoot.Mobi) have been working on bringing nvflash to the TF300. This is now a reality.

Before we release, we want to test it a bit more to weed out any potential issues. We have already tested on some devices, but just to be on the safe side.

So in short, we need testers with a TF300 that is:

* Unlocked

* Running ICS with ICS bootloader

* Host PC running linux or Windows and able to install necessary drivers and find necessary tools.

We prefer people able to join the #asus-transformer irc channel on irc.freenode.net, because realtime makes testing easier! ;)

Unfortunately, nvflash won't be possible for people who already upgraded to the official JB release (unless someone finds a way to downgrade to ICS rom & bootloader). Once you have nvflash on your device, it's safe to upgrade.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] sparky28000:
Is there any chance you will be able to get it working on the new bootloader eventually?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] scanno:
What do you expect from testers...

I have limited time, but can test.

Running Ubuntu 12.04 and have a working cm10 and AOSP 4.1.1_r4 build environment (ROM development for another device)

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[Transformer TF300T Android Development] ieftm:
We expect you to:

a) be on IRC so we can talk to you.

b) be on the ICS bootloader, and have not accepted the official OTA for JB (because this includes the new bootloader)

c) flash a custom bootloader as per our instructions (pre-tested)

d) generate nvflash blobs that you will be able to use to gain nvflash access (no impact on your current rom)

It's really not that hard.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bige914:
i may be willing to help try this out, but after sumtin like this gets released do you think the ubuntu dev's will begin to port over dual boot linux now that we will have nvflash, i mean isnt that why we cant have linux dual boot yet because we had no nvflash. but wever i am on stock ics rooted, and bootloader unlocked. no custom recovery though.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] lilstevie:
canonical do not port ubuntu to devices like this, only third parties like myself do, and part of the problem is lack of device.

if you have seen the tf201 ubuntu setup you will see nvflash is not a requirement though :)
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] rayman:
Lilstevie's statement is quite accurate, however, one thing nvflash does bring is the ability to play with a hell of a lot more things without fearing that you could brick your device!

This is really the beauty of having nvflash. Pretty much no matter what you do (software wise), you can always recover!
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bige914:
so then i ask, do you think anyone will port it over from the tf201 to the tf300t. cause chroot ubuntu can be a pain in the ass.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] Valantur:
As soon as nvflash for TF300 becomes available, many more devs/regular people will get involved for they won't risk bricking their devices. It´ll be just a matter of time.
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] bige914:
cant wait :)

i hope they do port it over, cause id love to see it running alone on such a wonderful device, i mean i got ubuntu 10 through vnc running on mine really nice, and i found the number 1 free vnc client that actually can use a native mouse or scroller pad which would be what is on the device keyboard dock, who knows maybe in a few months, we will start to see some progress :D?
[Transformer TF300T Android Development] scanno:
I am on the ICS bootloader, and registered on freenode. What are the changes of getting a brick (because of flashing a new bootloader...)

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