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[AT&T HTC One (M7)] miked4:
root only fix?

Hey guys. I've got the same problem with my One and MediaLink contraption.

I don't want to ROM my phone just for this little thing that I doubt I'll use much. Has anyone rooted (for superuser) and the just tried to get rid of the com.htc.tetheringguard service/app which I believe is responsible for killing the peer-to-peer wifi (hotspot) and displaying the call at&t BS? This would be my goal if I root. Other wise I've changed all sorts of settings on my router, nothing has worked and I don't want to run an open/unsecured wireless network in my house anyway.

I don't think you can update MediaLink firmware without being connected to it with your phone first correct?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] ErikWithNoC:
Yeah I posted in the beginning of this thread. Didn't work on Stock, works perfectly on Renovate 1.0. I imagine it would for other international ROM's.

I froze everything that had "AT&T" in it (specifically the hotspot stuff) in Titanium and the problem still persisted. May be a part of the actual software and not just AT&T's bloatware. I could've missed something though.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Ramborouser:
If you connect while in airplane mode you can temporarily gain access. I was able to have it manually check for an update a few days ago, but it didn't find anything.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mixmaster:
HOw does the RenovateRom feel to you?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] homeslice976:
FYI according to this (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2243259) thread regarding the same issue that was posted in the international forums, the att wifi hotspot mod I posted in the dev section will get around the problem if you're stock/unlocked.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jeremy.matt:
same same here

You can connect to the "Media Link HD Settings" page by navigating to the IP of your media link with a web browser (from your computer; haven't tried it from the phone). I found the IP by looking at the wireless connections to my router. Couldn't figure out how to get a connection without removing the WEP from my wireless though. It shows up as an "access device" on my router.

I talked to HTC as well, one guy said that they were working on it and to wait for a patch. He said that you could remove the SIM card to get it to work. This worked for ~50 seconds, after which I got an error message "There is a temporary network problem that prevents the enablement of the Mobile Hotspot function. Please retry later." I called back and the next tech said that it was ATT's problem and to call them.

I'm going to be royally ticked off if this turns out to be a play by ATT to try to get me off my unlimited plan. The other problem is that people who do have tethering are going to run through their data plan real quick if they're streaming HD movies.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] zeebers7475:
I had the same issue, but then I rooted the phone to a stock HTC Rom,TrickDroid 5.1, and the HTC media links flawlessly. So it is an AT&T set up.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Davethomas03:
Are there any real world consequences to loading these ROMs, or just shallow threats from AT&T?

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I pre-ordered the phone, of course, because AT&T baited me with this awesome sounding dlna accessory. I get the same issue that has been described in this thread by several people. I see the same pop-up message about how the mobile hotspot feature isn't available. I have gone to an above average length to trouble shoot this, case in point, I upgraded my netgear 600n router to the far superior ASUS RT-n66U. I got my new network set up and I get the same issue, so it wasn't the router. While monitoring the "Attached Clients" table in my router management console I also witnessed both the HTC ONE and the HTC HD Media Link being dropped from the table while trying to establish the link. This is the behavior that happens 9 times out of 10. The other behavior, is that if I'm lucky, I can establish a working link that lasts no more than 30 seconds, until the message about the mobile hot spot re-appears and then the link ceases to exist. By the way I like my new router, I'm keeping it, but this bloatware version of Android that came on my HTC ONE is fixin to ship out. Here's a question for the more hardcore users, is installing a Stock ROM, A) Easy? B) Reversible? C) Recommended? D) Worth it?... Or should I just be patient and wait for an official update. P.S. I saw someone's conspiracy theory about AT&T using this tactic to get people to drop their unlimited data plans. I just wanted to fuel that rumor and confirm that I have a grandfathered Unlimited data plan. Thanks guys for starting this thread, had I not read it, I would be wasting further time trying the get the link to work, (buying new tv's, switching ISP's, moving to canada, etc.)
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] rookpsu:
I wonder if these issues have anything to do with the fact that AT&T seems to be rather lax (to say the least) in shipping these units out. AT&T allegedly shipped me not one, but two HTC Media Links. The first time, after receiving the email order confirmation, I waited about 10 days, when I heard nothing, I called back and they said they had no record of it so they shipped me out another one. Received another email order confirmation. Again, 10 days go by, I call again. It didn't seem like they had any record of this one either. Even though I read off the order number, shipping number, ect... right from the email I received.

I told him I wasn't in any rush and that all I wanted is confirmation that it actually WOULD ship at some point and amazingly, he wouldn't even assure me of that. He said something to the effect that "They are currently on backorder and AT&T has no specific date on when it would be reordering them from the supplier" Ultimately he went out of his way to find a local store that had one in stock. I picked it up today and he took $97 off my next bill.

That said, all that for a paperweight. Mine doesn't work either. I'd consider flashing but I'm curious how stable these ROM's are. I've jailbroken several iPhones and every time the stability suffered. Lag, crashes, a mess. Maybe this is a different animal but I really don't want to deal with any of that just for a device I'm going to use a few times a month at best.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] miked4:
Fixed

Last night I unlocked/rooted and applied the mod to fix att hotspot and I'm good to go! No ROM, stock mod so no worries there.

I backed up data and used HTC Backup for One to backup configuration since phone gets factory reset and all is perfect now!! Problem solved in my book.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] rookpsu:
Mike,

Any chance you could shoot me a link to a tutorial that walks me though that specific process? And when you say unlock, do you mean SIM/Network unlock?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] miked4:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2243862

I used the guide that is there for Mac (its generic enough). There is also a link to the hotspot mod on that page.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] rookpsu:
Worked great. Thanks buddy.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
Finally received my Media Link yesterday. I'm still on the stock ROM (have my unlock.bin file but haven't unlocked/rooted yet) so have the 'hotspot' problem. In the mean time, it works fine using dlna apps such as BubbleUPnP or from Windows 8 using 'Play To' in Media Player. I hope AT&T/HTC gets it fixed to work as it is designed to work though.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
This is identical to what I am seeing, I have mobile share and I am running international ROM ARHD7.1, so it does actually connect just not through my router as it should. Obviously I would prefer to connect via the router for better range and reliability but it is forcing the hotspot connection which also drains my battery and for some reason disables camera flash.

Can someone else who reported this working check to see if the connection is actually being made through your router or the hotspot? The method I used for verifying the connection is this; the media link prior to connection shows connected to my router WiFi, after connecting and then manually disconnecting from the phone the media link shows connected to "HTC Portable Hotspot" for a few minutes before reverting back to my router ssid.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] davidstech11:
I connected my ONE to the Media Link without any issues. It worked exactly how it said it would. I was able to use it multiple times without it messing up.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
Are you using the stock AT&T ROM or a different ROM? What data plan do you have?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] CocheseUGA:
HTC pushed an update this morning, and now it works as intended.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
Can you confirm if you were connecting through the phone hotspot or your router?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
Great! What's the new firmware version? Mine is still on 5.19.103.1 and when I checked for an update it said there wasn't one available.

Edit: Updated the HD Media Link software on my *phone* (About->Software Updates). I'll have to wait until this evening to try it out.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
Same here, 5.19.103.1 with no update available. Will give it some time.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] CocheseUGA:
This isn't an update for the Media Link, it's for the phone.

About> Software Updates
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
Got it. May I ask what build you are now on?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
I'm on AT&T stock ROM, 1.26.502.10. The HTC Media Link HD software version is 3.0.557193 (on the phone, not the Media Link firmware version).
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] BenMGP:
Which Medial Link version/part# is the correct one to buy? I go to Amazon and there are like 4 different versions/part#'s.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] CocheseUGA:
Same.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
Eh, still no joy for me, went back and installed the update and it still connects only through the hotspot and not my router, I believe the update was only to correct the restriction those without hotspot on the data plan were receiving. It works great through the hotspot just would prefer it to go through the router for more range and less battery drain. Perhaps something on the router is blocking, although multicast is enabled.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Snakemanc6:
I know a lot of you are using stock devices, and just wanted to chime in with my experience. I just received my Media Link and it works great. I am rooted, and using ClockworkMod Recovery, ElementalX kernel, and Android Revolution HD ROM.

Seeing as how im having no issues, im guessing the problem is tied to the AT&T software's modifications.

Not sure if any of you are interested in rooting and flashing your devices, but i just wanted to put my configuration out there just encase it would help any of you.

Best of luck, and i hope you get your devices working the way you want :good:
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
I'm on ARHD, flashed back to stock just to try the software update. With both ARHD and sock it only wants to route through the hotspot rather than the router...frustrating. May be my router but went ahead and returned it anyway, good news is just got an email from AT&T saying they're shipping me a free one even though it was out of stock when I ordered from premier, suppose I'll be trying again at some point :D
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] CocheseUGA:
Trying to see how you are determining it isn't going through the router. I've turned mobile data off and it works the same.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
It's going through the phone's wifi but it connects directly to the Media Link instead of through the router.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mark7201:
Settings, mobile network sharing, portable wifi hotspot settings. On that screen even though the check box to turn on portable wifi hotspot is unchecked I show one user connected and the MAC is the media link. Also when initiating the connection I see the SSID displayed on the TV (where it displays the media link name and firmware) change from my router SSID to "HTC Portable Hotspot...".
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] born_fisherman:
The media link needs a device that is already connected to the access point. So essentially it is a intranet hotspot. It would've been nice for them go make the media link with some sort of flash memory and have a gui to set it up independently on your home network instead of it being paired to a device. Regardless of that, the device works for me!
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
Right, the Media Link needs a phone to configure it to join the network, but that is only done one time. After that, it doesn't not need a phone to connect to the network. I can send content to it from my wired desktop computer so that has to use my router, not my phone. We're wondering why doesn't the phone send its content via the router too instead of disconnecting from the router and making a direct connection to the Media Link.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
The model I received when ordering from AT&T was 99H10941-00, SKU 4797A.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] kansas666:
Thanks for the heads up about the update. I have been communicating with HTC and AT&T with no luck.

I downloaded the update but haven't tried it yet.

When I set up the device originally, it didn't ask for my wireless password. How could it possibly connect through my home wifi network?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] born_fisherman:
It grabs the password through your phones connection (hotspot ish way) automatically. Quite a nifty device / hack tool :D
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] kansas666:
Thanks for that.

I've got it working. But I am experiencing one major glitch. When I fire up the Media Link my phone defaults to the Blinkfeed screen and I can't swipe to any of my other screens. Blinkfeed isn't even my home screen. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Is there a solution?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] aooga:
It's not a problem. It's a "feature". It's how it's designed. Just download a different launcher if you want. Mine does it too. It also disabled launching the YouTube app do I have to load it first, then turn in the media link
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] natebrownohio:
FIXED! yay.

HTC now has an update that fixes this for the HTC One.

Open Settings, then click About, then click Software Updates. It should fix the hotspot problem.:good:
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
You're a few days late.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] natebrownohio:
...and people are still confused, so I tried to put it out there in detail. Hopefully it helps someone. Cheers.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jbradshw:
I'm currently using Android Revolution 7.0 rom on my HTC One. I got the media link in the mail today and tried it out, but my phone won't pair with it. When I try to connect to it, it says "Configuring..." and then eventually says Unable to connect HTC Media Link to this TV, and just repeats. I've even tried factory resetting the media link.

It sounds like everyone else is getting past this point, like seeing a PIN screen, etc. Am I doing something wrong or is this a typical issue others are seeing too?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] davidstech11:
My HTC ONE is still stock. I wasn't sure if my wifi speed was going to be fast enough but it was.

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My HTC ONE is still stock. I wasn't sure if my wifi speed was going to be fast enough but it was.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Davethomas03:
I downloaded the official HTC update and the media link works mostly flawlessly. Stock ROM.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mvspur:
CONFIRMED!

Looks like all is well once again. I can confirm that the update works. AT&T/Stock Rom and all.

Thanks all for the information.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
Isn't there supposed to be a dual-screen option, at least for HTC apps? I've only tried it with the Gallery app, but it only seems to mirror what's displayed on my phone. Here's the product page that says there's a dual screen mode.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] born_fisherman:
I was under the impression dual screen only works with certain apps that you are sending to the tv.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
Right, I thought the HTC's gallery app was one of those apps.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] born_fisherman:
Strange. I'd have to check mine to see what the outcome is. I've only messed with it for a short period of time
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Antoine3323:
Does anyone know of a way to stream videos, ie Netflix, to the media link with the phone screen off? I don't want the process to completely drain my battery
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] BenMGP:
I just plug my phone in. I have noticed when watching videos stored on the phone, the video on the phone doesn't play. It just sends the feed directly to the link. Not sure if that is by design or not.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] libai8268:
My phone crashed so I used Teamwin to recover it (I use stock rom rooted). But now I can't link to HTC media link because of wifi hotspot issue again. I tried to update it, but there is no new update. Anyone can shine some light on this issue?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Cyberguy2013:
Still not working for

I tried to do a ATT software Update.It said no updates available.

I still face the problem which other users in the forum were complaining.

Can anyone help me?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mchinand:
The update is from HTC, not AT&T, so check Settings->About->Software updates
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Ken4G:
I am in the same boat. I had to a factory reset to fix another issue. It must have reverted the original media link apk back, but when I check for software updates from HTC, it says there are none. Does anyone have the apk or a different solution to this??
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Ken4G:
Wow, guys, don't factory reset your phones if you want to keep the OTA fix to the Media Link. I just got this email from HTC Support:

Dear Kenneth,

We understand wanting to make sure you can properly connect your phone to the Media Link HD and can provide some information to help answer your questions.

The update you received the Media Link connection was only an .apk to update the Media Link app on the phone (.apk being the Android installation file). Performing the factory data reset on the device would have removed that update from the device, which is the reason for your current concern.

Unfortunately, there is no means we have to reinstall that update to your phone. That update, however, should be included in a future maintenance release (MR) for the One though we do not have an estimated date for its release.

We apologize for the inconvenience but can only recommend that you keep watch on our website at http://www.htc.com/us/ or our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/HTC for information as it becomes available.

Feel free to reply should you have any further questions, Kenneth. If you feel more comfortable discussing issues by phone, you can contact Technical Support at 1-866-449-8358, 8 am to 1 am ET, 7 days a week.​
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Cyberguy2013:
I tried that as well.It says no update available.

Please note:Mine is not a custom Rom.Please help
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] Ken4G:
I ended up unlocking/rooting and installing CleanROM 2.0. Best thing I ever did. Fixed the issue right out of the box.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] madelman99:
I am having the same issue. I am on stock AT&T rom, tried checking for updates but it says no updates available. My HTC Media Link software version is 3.0.557193 Can someone post what media link version you got after the Update?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] mrcesarmx:
I think I have the solution, you get cheating to the mobile network.

get this home test, turn on airplane mode, now tries to synchronize your phone with the HTC media Link, you'll see that it works, but only for a few seconds, it does not hold, but we found the solution in the following way.

Requirements

Bootloader - Unlocked (this to install supersu.zip from custom recovery)

Root - SuperSu

SqlLite Editor, program here buy it

We proceed to the following

Surely your already have an APN configured correctly, but trip adds settings according to your carrier

Settings/Data mobile/acces point name /-new and then, save

Open Sqlite Editor and open the following path

Data/data/com.android.prividers.telephony/databases/telephony.db /carriers

Drag up to down, in the last line is the apn of your company data,

Select the Edit (pencil) and go to the field called [type]

type the following [entitle]

Save

And restart your phone

When you return, turn on your hotspot mobie / activate it and see that will function

Now you can connect without problems your HTC media Link

But here comes the problem, do not work your mobile data, since your APN has a configuration that the phone does not recognize, and that is, as simple

Adds a new APN with the same configuration of your company, with all data and set to get default apn

Done

I ask an apology to all for my English, I live in mexico and I am using bing translator to be able to explain

To me this method I is working perfectly
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omenlo:
hi there!

Ive read all I could and despite coming across several similar problems, haven't found an answer (so if anyone has an idea, plz help!)

I'll try to be as concise as possible:

I have a message that says: not registered on network

I have a China Unicom galaxy S3 (international model, gt-i9300) not copy, original version, bought from service provider store, running forever on android 4.0.4 (no updates available, via kies, or software update whatsoever)

As you know, because it was bought in China, it's blocked from factory settings (no svoice, google play, among others and of course a reduced overall functionality and an alarmingly high used of RAM despite of every app being closed) and even you can download most apps, they're in Chinese and they're different and not completely working versions of them (i.e. fb, skype,...)

Read and read, until managed to do rooting via heimdall (only have mac available), once installed SU, managed to download and install google play, but it kept on crashing, along a previously (VPN only) functioning fb app, and twitter.

After a while of more research I came across odin mobile, and by downloading an international ROM from Hong Kong via Sammobile, managed to install 4.1.2 from HK (I9300OZSEMC1). Despite the now no restriction phone i had, i came across a problem: cannot call or message or use mobile data, only with a message that says " not registered on network"

I did check the sim card, and selected the network manually, without success.

I checked the AP, CP and CSC and they were unknown.

After much frustration i remember i had a backup if the original carrier, and after re-rooting, managed to get back to the super blocked version of it, bu t the problem remained: not registered on network.

I checked again the ap, cs and csc and now are back to factory default (just like they were before all this odyssey began).

I changed the sim card to my gf's iphone and it works there, just not on the galaxy....

I repeated the above two times more, using roms from HK, Taiwan and UK..... same problem, even when going back.

Any ideas? I'm quite desperate now

thanks!!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Is your IMEI the same as under the battery .

If not restore your backed up EFS folder.

No backup = service centre .

Do you have the correct modem and CSC for your network .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omenlo:
yes, imei is the same

before doing all the process, i verified and saved screen captures of how it was before and after, both pictures coincide, but still nothing...

(what is EFS folder? , i've done this with little knowledge on the topic, so i've no idea what's that ^^"

I guess service centre might help, but well, since this is China... i expect the worst.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostofcain:
I'm assuming you may have changed the modem during the flashing of the HK fw, try finding a Chinese Modem and flashing that. TBH this is why people tell you to read and read again before rooting and flashing custom roms.