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[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] zarathustrax:
That rom does not change a winmo phone to android... there were 2 versions of the Huashan released... one was wm, one was android. All these news places are completely misunderstanding what this is. It's just a gingerbread update with sense made for an already android device. It may make a nice gingerbread with sense once it's ported... we shall see.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kevinmac2049:
delete this
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobbbb:
No one here is going to tell you how to build, it's just not impracticable... Unless you have a solid foundation in Linux/Unix and hell even Java/JavaScript, building and coding is no easy task.

1. Be familiar with SDK, if you don't know that inside and out don't even bother.

2. Use Google.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Br1cK'd:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/hacking/6037-general-rom-faq.html - contains some very very basic Rom cooking information.

http://developer.android.com/index.html - sdk and other basics

http://source.android.com/ - the serious stuff
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] don_ernesto:
is there any app that shows me my books organized by its metadata (in shelves would be great) and that allows to use 3rd party readers?

for example, i like aldiko look, and i like it for epubs, but i dont like its pdf reader

i'd love to be able to lauch repligo for pdf

basically, what i need is a ebook organizer app, not a ebook reader app
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] vstar41:
I haven't found anything that runs on android. I use Calibre on my PC and then load what I want on each device from there. I have used aldiko also, and just started using fbreader... I really like the way fbreader works.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] Atahachi:
I use Calibre e-Book Manager

Sorry not enough posts to do a link but Google is your friend here.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] devlogic:
Sadly, I haven't found anything like this either (and I'd love to launch my Cisco Press books in ezpdf). Best workaround I've found is putting (astro) shortcuts to the books on the launcher via Desktop VisualizeR, and letting the default "open with" bindings for PDF take control. If you do find something, please update the thread; you're definitely not the only one who wants this functionality!
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] A. Nonymous:
The stock reader lets you create shelves, but it doesn't do it automatically for you unfortunately. Calibre lets you edit your metadata on your computer. Not really what you're looking for though.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] eenbox:
Can someone share experience of using CoPilot Live USA when traveling from point 1 (in one state) to point 2 (in different state)?

So far I was not able to find destination address since software seems to recognize only one state at the time. If IL is active then it searches for address only within that state even though I have both downloaded (WI)...

Can someone shed some light on this - is CoPilot able to navigate between two states like real navigation or I am stuck with this?

Thanks All!
[HTC Inspire 4G] ButtonBoy:
I have no idea why, because last weekend I tried it and it told me I needed an expensive data plan. Since this is my first android device, I really don't know my way around it yet, but I spent years loading new ROMs on my old WinMo phones.

The two possibilities are:

1. The phone finally recogniozed my unlimited data plan, and decided it was OK.

2. I did install "AT&T myWireless" from the store afgter my last wifi fail.

Anyone with greater smarts of android PM me, and we can decipher what made this work right.

BB
[HTC Inspire 4G] JetBlk:
Neither of those sound like a reason why. You cant have unlimited data AND tethering. In order to have tethering you have to go to a tiered data package. Sounds like AT&T may have screwed up your data or something. I would call them
[HTC Inspire 4G] ButtonBoy:
Double checked my plan- it was not automatically upgraded to anything new or different.

I did roll my own APN to get the data plan working- could that be it?

APN=wap.cingular

Proxy=wireless.cingular.com

Port=80

Uname=WAP@CINGULAR.COM

PW=CINGULAR1

MMS Protocol=WAP 2.0

MCC=310

MNC=410
[HTC Inspire 4G] yzlvr:
HMMMM. Looks interesting..
[HTC Inspire 4G] JetBlk:
If you had to enter your own apn then there is definitely something wrong with your plan. Sounds like they didnt give you the right one
[HTC Inspire 4G] RayYung:
Just try it. Work for me too!! (BTW, I skip the proxy)

I have the unlimited plan too.
[HTC Inspire 4G] winsettr:
Nice discovery, just tried it myself and works for me, too. I suppose this shouldn't be too big of a surprise since the software supports tethering natively (plus HTC includes a tethering app). I imagine the preset apn requires AT&T to authenticate your account, and the standard apn you provide above does not. I'm curious if the apn has anything to do with network speed (ie. will using the above settings limit your data to 3G speeds when 4G is available)?
[HTC Inspire 4G] jthornton71707:
Does this work? At&t won't be charging us extra for this apn?
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
my experience has been without the MediaNet APN you won't have the faster speeds can anyone else verify? In other words if getting tethering working is as simple as editing apn then we should keep it to ourselves :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] calin75:
The reason you can use the hotspot feature right now is that you added a new APN. If AT&T changes your plan to unlimited 4G in their system, you don't have to add a new APN. The problem with that is that it disables the hotspot feature and you get the "not included in your SIM" message, unless you get one of the tethering plans. Also, the problem with adding a new apn is that it may disable H+ when is eventually turned on.
[HTC Inspire 4G] harlenm:
Jus tested it and it works, nice find. Was hoping it enabled hsupa, but nope.

Still a nice find until I get around to rooting.
[HTC Inspire 4G] JetBlk:
New APN wont enable this. It is turned off in build.prop of the ROM
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
Can you switch back to the MediaNet APN when you want to?
[HTC Inspire 4G] winsettr:
Yes, you can switch any time since you don't replace the MEdia Net apn, just add another.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
I set it up and it works for me too. Awesome, just like I have my Nexus one still! Hopefully this will stick around, I figure that since this is the APN iPhones are hooking to when they start supporting tethering we can kiss this goodbye.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mj0528:
I tried it and it allows me to turn on the mobile hotspot feature but quickly disables it. I don't get the message anymore but it disables before I can connect to the ssid. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] lrs421:
For those of you who tried this. How are your data speeds?
[HTC Inspire 4G] RayYung:
Not good......

I am in White Plains, NY
[HTC Inspire 4G] Killer Okain:
I used this method successfully. I noticed no speed differences between the MEedianet and this new APN. Now granted, the speed tests are sporadic as hell, but overall I see no difference. Best speeds for both MEdianet and new APN I get are about 2500 Kb down and 380 up.

Now when I tethered via the wifi my laptop got about 3000 Kb down. I also tried tethering multiple devices, had 5 gadgets hooked up to it, (It'll allow up to 8) all connected to the net at once and they all were quite usable.

Now all I need is a better upload speed and to get rid of bloatware and I'll be happy. I'm just not interested in going through that rooting gold card **** dance yet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Michaeltorres86:
I'm getting the same issue as mj0528, it'll come on and then quickly turn off. Is there something i'm missing or doing wrong? am i suppose to name the apn something specific? everything is exactly the same as you guys posted it. I also have the 4g unlimited data plan.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Worked for me as well. Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] darkbluexplorer:
nope sim card wont let me..
[HTC Inspire 4G] jbarber:
what are the steps in changing the apn settings...is it in the wi-fi hotspot app or under settings?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ngravatt:
apn manager

this app is pretty good for managing which APN to use. one click access to turns your data connection on or off, and two clicks away from switching APNs.

APN Manager by 81 Square, its in the app market

just add the app shortcut to a home screen.

thought i would share, made the management of my data connection easier.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Menu>Settings>Wireless & Networks>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names>Menu>New APN

I entered the exact settings shown in post 3 of this thread. Then... Menu>Save & select your new APN
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Worked for me too...looks promising and I get the same speeds as the default APN.

There's an alternative also, this tether app I used called PDANet...free in marketplace and I get about 3mbps on laptop
[HTC Inspire 4G] andycai:
marketplace doesn't have pdanet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
Put you phone in airplane mode, then turn the wifi back on. Open the Market and it will be there. When you are connected to at&t they block things on the market, when you are not connected to their network you have access to everything in the market. I did it and have PDA net on my phone now.
[HTC Inspire 4G] footbal9584:
YOU ARE SO FREAKING AMAZING, this is so awesome. THANK YOU!!!!

Now my patience will hold until the devs to roll out some roms :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] andycai:
Nice tip!!

Thanks!!! I did side load, also works :-)
[HTC Inspire 4G] ktrap:
make sure for the new APN to enter wap.cingular NOT wap.cingular.com

That was my mistake

Also, if I switch back to MEdia Net, hotspot still works..
[HTC Inspire 4G] shogunmark:
thats awesome, great find!!

Im having an issue though, i can get it to connect and work fine with my acer netbook running winXP, but i cant connect with my acer laptop running win 7. The app doesnt even show a connected user, i tried all encryption types as well as no security.. but still nothing... ideas? :confused:
[HTC Inspire 4G] Simba501:
It worked for me as well! I just created the APN, and left the default media net enabled and the hotspot feature works. Just the creation of the APN unlocks it :D

Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] zephxiii:
I would take the proxy settings out of the APN as the proxy generally sucks (and actually blocked some things for me in the past). unless you really really like att's own little website heh.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Thanks for another great find..looks like a new apn does unlock the hotspot feature..went back to MediaNet and still works great my data plan has not been affected.
[HTC Inspire 4G] larapr:
I tried that and it disable wifi spot automatically :( . i found another in other post

Name: AT&T

APN: wap.cingular

Proxy: leave blank

Port: leave blank

Username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM

Password:CINGULAR1

Server: leave blank

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

MMS Port: 80

MCC:310

MNC:410

APN Type: leave blank

I dont know of it work or if will make a change in your unlimited plan, if someone know please HELP! and let me know. Thanks in advance :confused:
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
I have it working without switching to the cingular APN, so it does seem to unlock the feature just by putting the APN in.

Quick tip: I downloaded the wifi tether widget that quickly turns on the wifi with one click for the Nexus one and it works like a charm on the Inspire. What a huge find this little feature is. (I won't call it a hack... it is just too easy for that!)

I can't figure out how to permalink to the market so the widget you want is the Hotspot widget by Harald Muller.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jthornton71707:
What widget did you download?
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
It is called Hotspot Widget by Harald Muller.
[HTC Inspire 4G] winsettr:
This is not the case for me, I still have to select the new apn, otherwise I get an error that my account is not setup for tethering.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
The only thing I can think of is that I added APN switcher from the market and set it up to switch between the two APN's I have set up on my phone. I thought I was going to be switching back and forth until I saw the post that you didn't have to. Give that a try, it may be what is making it work for me somehow...
[HTC Inspire 4G] larapr:
Its a shame, it does not work for me either, when i turn in the widget automatically shut it off after 3 seconds no matter which APN I use or either widget. Any other ideas without the need to root :(
[HTC Inspire 4G] tony710:
I had that issue, I just ended up having to reboot the phone after I added the APN and then it stuck when I enabled it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
I can also confirm that restarting the phone allowed wifi tether to stay on. After I added the APN it was turning off almost instantly, I rebooted and it's been on for 5 minutes now. Unfortunately I don't have another wireless device to test with at work.

I just switched back to the Media Net APN and WiFi Hotspot is still working as well

And to whoever it was that first discovered this, many thanks. This was the main reason I wanted to root my phone, but this was a whole lot easier. Now I'm not in such a rush to get it done. Now I only have to wait to hear from ATT to see if they're adding back on my unlimited, otherwise I guess this is useless anyway.
[HTC Inspire 4G] RiNo808:
I'm using switchpro widget and it works great...the only thing is that its a paid app...
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
I'm using the free Hotspot Widget mentioned previously in this thread, it works perfectly as well
[HTC Inspire 4G] Simba501:
Thanks!

...........
[HTC Inspire 4G] larapr:
Thanks Ill try that! :rolleyes:
[HTC Inspire 4G] Simba501:
I had a similar issue.....it was kicking me out with the "tethering is not enabled for this sim" message....after verifying the apn settings and rebooting, it stuck :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] larapr:
Wow! you guys are Grawsome (thats great and awesome!) It did work just a restart needed and the hotspot widget ..THANKS SO MUCH!
[HTC Inspire 4G] shogunmark:
you guys do realize that there is an HTC Hotspot widget already on the phone right?? it works great for turning on/off the hotspot app!
[HTC Inspire 4G] lrs421:
I can confirm that this is definitely working for me on the stock rom. Looks like the Atrix crew is using this same method. Thanks OP.
[HTC Inspire 4G] lirnosh:
I tried this, and data on the phone seems to be working ok, but when I start the wireless hotspot, it says it is active, but when I serach for wireless networks on my laptop, it doesn't show up. what am I missing?

p.s.: srry for the noob question, but will using this new apn also use up my monthly data limit?
[HTC Inspire 4G] lirnosh:
NVM...a reboot fixed the issue. But I'm still wondering...will using this APN use up my monthly data limit the same way as MediaNet?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Simba501:
Yeah. How much data you use won't be affected by this.....you can also just go back to using media net, because after the apn is created, the hotspot feature is unlocked. This is what I've done (went back to using default media net)
[HTC Inspire 4G] larapr:
;) Hope they dont fix this wifi glitch ! :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] zizux:
With Either APN I'm only getting about 400k down and 100k ish up. This is from the phone not a tethered device.

My iPhone in the exact same spot is way faster for tethering.

So far I am disapoint.

And when my x10 was in the same location I was able to get 2.6 down don't recall the upload so its not the location (my desk at work) it is the device.
[HTC Inspire 4G] leemoss84:
thanks alot, cool find. works great on mine, just had to reboot!
[HTC Inspire 4G] mj0528:
can at&t detect this and mess with our unlimited plans?
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Idk if you guys noticed or its just my Inspire after unlocking the hotspot feature but when I'm on WiFi I no longer get the check symbol under the H+ which ment it was using my WiFi instead of at&ts network...anyone else getting it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] blackviper71:
Same here.
[HTC Inspire 4G] winsettr:
I hadn't noticed the check mark had changed, but you are definitely right. I haven't even select the manual apn yet I still am without a check mark. Made me paranoid so I installed Network Counter, but whatever the icon I am using only wifi when connected... Phew!
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Hey nice way to check data traffic i didn't know of such app well I verified also and its only using my WiFi ..phew
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
Stopped Working for me

I don't know if it is just me but this is not working anymore. I tried to use it and got a notification that my SIM card is not registered for tethering. I have swaped APN's, Reset the phone and done everything except erase the APN and start over. I can't mess with it anymore right now...

Anyone having the same results?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ceeeKay:
I can confirm that this works on my just-out-of-the-box inspire with the APN added as specified at beginning of thread. I don't have any special data plan, just the default $15/month 200MB one. I see the H+ icon the entire time I'm connected. Looks like it doesn't immediately switch back to using the wifi (indicated by H w/ checkmark below it) after having turned the hotspot on and then off again. Rebooted the phone and checkmark returns. Probably the safest thing to do after using in hotspot mode to make sure it'll prefer wifi for data when possible.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Killer Okain:
Same. It has stopped working unfortunately. With MEdianet selected it gives the not registered message, with the new APN it just turns right off after I turn it on. Guess I'll just wait for a fairly painless stock rooted rom after the source is released.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Mine still works with MediaNet selected.

But I do have a huge concern though..To all that enabled HotSpot by adding a new APN can you guys confirm if you can see the balance on your DATA usage? Because on my account it won't let me. It says I changed my data plan lol but I didnt and that I have to wait until my new cycle kicks in to show me usage. Dang ill just have to wait until march to see if my data plan has changed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jadeus0831:
Never mind guys the myWireless app was acting weird..logged in using my laptop and its because I changed my sms plan..cool beans!

Dang it shows I've used 900mbs already in 10 days! Wow I wish I still had my unlimited plan:( 2gb prorated my @$$ lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
I still get the checkmark under my H+ when connected to WiFi, and my WiFi tethering still works
[HTC Inspire 4G] gehjl:
Do you guys still have working GPS? I did the APN switching yesterday to get the tether and now it's back on medianet. But when I load up the maps app, it tells me I need a working data connection. Even though browser and all other apps have internet access.

Tried a reboot and no luck either.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ButtonBoy:
Check mark fix:

The fix? Toggle airplane mode, then all network behaviour comes back as it should.

Over the weekend, I took the kids skiing and they wanted my hotspot running on the way there and back for their iPods. It worked just fine abd gave them solid connections all the way, so I know it wasn't connecting via WiFi. BTW, I did notice that I have a 2 connection limit, and that really doesn't bother me.

I haven't seen any issues with maps or any one app not working right. I have seen issues with ALL apps not connecting after I have the hot spot on for a long period of time. Then I see the check mark below the H icon. Toggling airplane mode on/off does the trick.
[HTC Inspire 4G] thatguyjeff:
Hey All -

First post here. Been lurking ever since I got my new Inspire. This is my first Android phone and I knew the first thing I wanted to do was unlock the hotspot feature.

Easy as cake and works like a charm. Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] itcrackerjack:
You can control this by going into the "Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings" and click the manage users button (to see it you need to hit back and drop the keyboard). You have to change these settings before you enable the hotspot.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Frrrrrrunkis:
Just got the Inspre for my Mom, and we powered it up and it wouldn't use data until I used that home grown apn either. This was with my sim with unlimited data enabled, and her sim with no data yet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
I have tried taking out the Cingular APN and putting it back in. No Dice. I tried putting in the other Cingular APN (GPRS) that was on one of the pages in the topic as well... No Dice again. I think this hole has been plugged for me. I don't know if my sim card has been tied to the MediaNet APN or what but I think I am going to have to throw my sim card in my Nexus one if I want wifi until this baby is rooted in a way that doesn't require me to go back to college and take programing classes to figure out!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Vegaslightsss:
So it will run 3g hotspot,will it default back to 4G when the app is turned off or will I have to switch apn again?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Vegaslightsss:
U called today to try and get them to leave my unlimited plan and charge me 15-20$ for tendering,then they looked at my last month usage st 120 gigs (captivate) and I told them I used netflix constantly,they said "oh" and the conversation was over,guess I will wait a bit longer to root as tether.g is my sole net access, if I get stock I can't go online for help.Vegas
[HTC Inspire 4G] mi04se1:
How the hell did you use 120 gigs in a month? I dont even use that much I my home pc.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mi04se1:
I tried this method and was not successful. Wifi hotspots turned on then off right away and gave me the sim card message. To the op, did ATT change your IMEI number on your account?
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
They did add this phone's IMEI to my account. I have tried this sim in My Nexus one using the same settings I used on the New APN and it worked great on the N1. I am going to have to get to the bottom of this.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Vegaslightsss:
My kid downloads xbox games and hd movies at 1.7 gigs each off of pirate bay using the tether through a DD- WRT flashed router that works as a standalone hotspot that is proxied up to mask ip and location,I built the router for an untraceable net. Source for fta satellite boxes,works really great.I guess I am going to buy a 2gb micro card for gold card and whip this dog, I wonder why it shows up as a hd desire on thus forum?
[HTC Inspire 4G] winsettr:
The hardware is a Desire HD (and registers as such, not only with XDA, but also as the default device name under bluetooth settings). The name Inspire 4G is simply a case of rebranding (like the Motorola Milestones).
[HTC Inspire 4G] Killer Okain:
Mine came back when I put a new sim in. ATT sent me a "4g sim", and for whatever reason this ability returned once it was provisioned. I suspect it'll be gone again in a few days. This new sim does not help down or up speeds so far as I can tell.
[HTC Inspire 4G] darkbluexplorer:
So I got it working after the reboot however does the ATT side of this on there network do they see me teathering?
[HTC Inspire 4G] grumpy.medic:
Confirmed for me as well.

This is a good work around... still trying to figure out if I am actually on 4G or not...
[HTC Inspire 4G] darkbluexplorer:
4 g coverage is not everywhere right now only in some major cities. it's not even in atlanta where I would expect to be. so I don't even expect to use that feature anytime soon.
[HTC Inspire 4G] grumpy.medic:
Well... looking at my coverage map from AT&T, I should have coverage in downtown SF.

Also, when testing the speed on my phone I get about 3.2Mbps down... while when tethered on my MBP I only get .5Mbps...

I will have to look into this some more.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
I noticed it quit working for me today.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
Nevermind as soon as I disabled fastboot and rebooted it works again :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] dirtyscout:
thethered inspire 4g on a stock rom thats rooted using pdanet or the apn its all the same :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bosnazmaj:
Yes it does, but you have to put your phone into airplane mode and connect to the marketplace thru wifi to download it as AT&T limits your access to it.