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Tethering on HTC Desire

Hi,
I know that today there will be quite some luck new owners
When I read the specification from HTC:
http://www.htc.com/www/product/desire/specification.html
It says:
Tethering
* Internet sharing through USB
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Does the HTC Desire has default app for that already installed?
Or we still have to find / buy from Market?

gogol said:
Does the HTC Desire has default app for that already installed?
Or we still have to find / buy from Market?
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It would have to be installed, otherwise I would expect there to be a footnote saying that it is not included in the package.
If they were going to list every feature that was added by installing market apps, the list would be at least 10,000 lines long

With HTC Hero it was included and worked pretty well. So it'll be at Desire as well, as it's part of Sense.

tethering means using the phone's data plan to access the internet from the PC ... correct? and that does not mean the other way around?

irkan said:
tethering means using the phone's data plan to access the internet from the PC ... correct? and that does not mean the other way around?
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Correct. It's an alternative to a mobile broadband USB dongle and much cheaper if you have an unlimited data plan.

would love wifi tethering, that would be awesome! i had it on a hacked rom of my G1, and that was excellent!

Ah thanks ... nice one if it is part of the HTC Sense package
Atomicman said:
With HTC Hero it was included and worked pretty well. So it'll be at Desire as well, as it's part of Sense.
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Here is how it works,
Connect phone to PC with USB, The connect to a PC icon comes up, select Internet Sharing.
Simples

Can you also do it connecting by Bluetooth?

works great and quite fast.
Bubbles ( other poster used simples already )

You can only tether via USB at this point. Maybe when Desire gets proper root, we can use Wireless Tethering

and for mac?
will tethering be available on OS X? 10.6 (snow leopard)?

Evening all,
This may be a noddy question, but having just got my shiny new Desire and plugged it into my laptop for the first time and selected 'Internet sharing' it connects to the PC ok, but doesn't connect to the network on T-Mobile (UK).
Any ideas on how / if it's possible to sort this - or is this possibly one of the reasons release was delayed, so they could lock it down unless you've specifically subscribed to use your phone as a usb modem?
This always worked fine on my T-Mobile MDA IV/Touch Diamond, but I was using one of Shaks' ROMs....

blowupiraq said:
will tethering be available on OS X? 10.6 (snow leopard)?
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I works fine on Ubuntu, so I don't see why it wouldn't work on OS X.
Ed-UK said:
Evening all,
This may be a noddy question, but having just got my shiny new Desire and plugged it into my laptop for the first time and selected 'Internet sharing' it connects to the PC ok, but doesn't connect to the network on T-Mobile (UK).
Any ideas on how / if it's possible to sort this - or is this possibly one of the reasons release was delayed, so they could lock it down unless you've specifically subscribed to use your phone as a usb modem?
This always worked fine on my T-Mobile MDA IV/Touch Diamond, but I was using one of Shaks' ROMs....
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Did you receive yours with the first bath (Saturday) or more recently? I somehow doubt they would delay release because of that as they could simply push OTA later.
Did you try other computer?

Now got laptop online through Desire
Mine arrived on yesterday (Monday). Trying to connect to a laptop running Windows 7. If I can't get this to work it'll be a major headache for me, as I used to use my touch diamond once or twice a week to go online when I was out and about.
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Right, it was a noobie mistake - always helps to install the HTC sync software and drivers off the SD Card supplied in the phone first!
This installs the relevant drivers into Windoze and, hey presto, after un-mounting the SD Card and reconnecting the device using the 'Internet sharing' option I got a stable network connection from phone to laptop.
Peace and harmony restored once more

Karolis said:
You can only tether via USB at this point. Maybe when Desire gets proper root, we can use Wireless Tethering
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Impossible to have wifi tethering without root?
id like to tether to my ipad...

totorip said:
Impossible to have wifi tethering without root?
id like to tether to my ipad...
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Same here... any ideas?
Thanks
Wizzy

I can confirm this works excellently and with no effort at all on Ubuntu.
Just plug in your device on the USB and set it to Internet Connecting Sharing. Ubuntu detects it immediately.
It must be this easy on Mac I imagine.
I would be interested to know whether all ROMs can do it though, I'm unbranded
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Works great with Snow Leopard.
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Works great with Snow Leopard.
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Hello,
can you please let me know how you managed to get it working with Snow Leopard ?
When I switch to tethering mode, I see a new modem ( I select generic & interface but I need to enter a login & password ( and also an accesspoint name & CID ) in order to connect.
Thanks for your help.
Regards.

DLNA issues

I have a PS3 and Apple TV. So far, I have been unable to get the built-in DLNA on my One X to see either. I installed iMediashare, which has always worked on my other android phones and it doesn't seem to work correctly.
At this point, I can't seem to push any media from my phone to other devices.
Anyone know of an app that works, or am I doing something wrong?
Update: I have tried pretty much every DNLA app on the Play Store and none of them work. Most of them lock up my wifi and I have to reset the connection to get internet working again. WTF? Why do the simplest things (voice dialing, DNLA, multitasking) not work on this phone?

Just tested iMediashare on my One X and it is working just fine. So it shoud work...
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MEasterEgg said:
Just tested iMediashare on my One X and it is working just fine. So it shoud work...
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Yeah, I got an e-mail from the Developer. Turns out, it was something wrong with their servers. It's odd, because my Nexus was working fine at the time the One X wasn't. It's working fine for me now, too.

you have custom or stock rom, what is it?
mine work fine, I play it every day

greyhulk said:
I have a PS3 and Apple TV. So far, I have been unable to get the built-in DLNA on my One X to see either. I installed iMediashare, which has always worked on my other android phones and it doesn't seem to work correctly.
At this point, I can't seem to push any media from my phone to other devices.
Anyone know of an app that works, or am I doing something wrong?
Update: I have tried pretty much every DNLA app on the Play Store and none of them work. Most of them lock up my wifi and I have to reset the connection to get internet working again. WTF? Why do the simplest things (voice dialing, DNLA, multitasking) not work on this phone?
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Don't know if any asker still needs this, but here goes. I was also quite stumped as to how to stream media from HOX to PS3.
After quite extensive searching high and low on the interjacks, I come to these conclusions/solutions:
1. HTC purposely make it difficult/impossible to simply share media with DLNA clients JUST TO SELL their MediaLink HD.
2. For those who wants to stream their media (videos/pics/music), especially to Playstation 3 (PS3 - [for search engines]) simply download the free SKIFTA from Google Play. Instructions are straight forward, I was playing silly videos and HD trailers off my phone in no time.
Press that little thanks button if this has been helpful Thanks.

Found this thread through a search.
How is browsing other devices' content via DNLA done on the One X?
Mine is stock, S720E, CID_001 running Android 4.0.4.
From the gallery, whether viewing a picture or a movie, More > Select player shows my TV (connected to the same SSID as the One X). Hit it and it the content on my TV screen.
However from the TV, I am unable to browse the One X, like I am able to browse my SIII (GT_I9300).
Could anyone help please?

How can I use HTC media link hd with sgs3

Hi guys I hope am in the right forum, I just got the HTC media link setup with my tv and would like to know nifty I can use it with my sgs3 and if yet what would I have to do.?
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You can use the allshare app
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Ibroe said:
Hi guys I hope am in the right forum, I just got the HTC media link setup with my tv and would like to know nifty I can use it with my sgs3 and if yet what would I have to do.?
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You can't use it in the same way. It's a DLNA device so you can use it via a media player to playback specific files but you won't be able to do screen mirroring to project the phone itself on to another display. Even if there were a specific APK it wouldn't work without HTC's framework installed. And AllShare's for receving content, not projecting it. AllShare Cast can project media and Samsung has a hub you can buy to use it but it sounds like it plays files and doesn't mirror the phone.
http://www.mobilefun.com/35120-sams...um=comparison&utm_campaign=froogle&referer=FR

Thanks guys I guess I will stick with my HOX and enjoy the ride.

You can use the HTC Media Link HD with any Android device using the Wi-Fi Media App in the Playstore, link is here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianor.amscavium&hl=en
It won´t let you mirror things but it does let you playback content, you don´t need the HTC Framework (don´t listen to Barry)
Enjoy.

azazin said:
You can use the HTC Media Link HD with any Android device using the Wi-Fi Media App in the Playstore, link is here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianor.amscavium&hl=en
It won´t let you mirror things but it does let you playback content, you don´t need the HTC Framework (don´t listen to Barry)
Enjoy.
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Thanks, will check that out for mine....

BarryH_GEG said:
And AllShare's for receving content, not projecting it.
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Well thats not true. If i open the allshare app on my gtab or my galaxy player i can stream pictures and videos to my media link hd
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Other phones do not recognize the HTC Media Link HD
azazin said:
You can use the HTC Media Link HD with any Android device using the Wi-Fi Media App in the Playstore, link is here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bianor.amscavium&hl=en
It won´t let you mirror things but it does let you playback content, you don´t need the HTC Framework (don´t listen to Barry)
Enjoy.
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Hello, I bought the HTC Media Link HD and tried to use it with my Galaxy Nexus phone (Android 4.1.1) , but it do not recognize the HTC Media Link HD.
I have tested also with Galaxy S & S II (Android 4.0.3) , Galaxy Tab (Android 3). I tried apps from Google Play like: Skifta, Homedia, Wi-Fi Media, iMedia, Media Link.
No one succeeded to connect to HTC Media Link HD.:crying:
When I found somebody with HTC One S phone, it recognized the HTC Media Link HD just like expected with 3 fingers up slide and worked just fine.
How it is supposed to be setup to be recognizable by other Android devices?
Thanks in advance.

tny2012 said:
Hello, I bought the HTC Media Link HD and tried to use it with my Galaxy Nexus phone (Android 4.1.1) , but it do not recognize the HTC Media Link HD.
I have tested also with Galaxy S & S II (Android 4.0.3) , Galaxy Tab (Android 3). I tried apps from Google Play like: Skifta, Homedia, Wi-Fi Media, iMedia, Media Link.
No one succeeded to connect to HTC Media Link HD.:crying:
When I found somebody with HTC One S phone, it recognized the HTC Media Link HD just like expected with 3 fingers up slide and worked just fine.
How it is supposed to be setup to be recognizable by other Android devices?
Thanks in advance.
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Have the same problem ...do you solve ?

Solved
galinha said:
Have the same problem ...do you solve ?
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Yes,
The connection need to be not direct like in case of HTC phones, but via the router (wi-fi).
1. Connect to the Media Link device with browser using the its own Wi-Fi and IP written on the TV display.
2. Go to settings and setup you home Wi-Fi access like int other computers, phones,tablets. Device will change its own IP address to one used in home network.
3. Connect Android Phone to home Wi-Fi network and use Skifta. Now it is recognized.
Best regards.

help
tny2012 said:
Yes,
The connection need to be not direct like in case of HTC phones, but via the router (wi-fi).
1. Connect to the Media Link device with browser using the its own Wi-Fi and IP written on the TV display.
2. Go to settings and setup you home Wi-Fi access like int other computers, phones,tablets. Device will change its own IP address to one used in home network.
3. Connect Android Phone to home Wi-Fi network and use Skifta. Now it is recognized.
Best regards.
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can you or somebody give here some screen shots with setting up and connecting the htc media link hd with Samsung mobile? I can´t connet it (htc media link hd) with Samsung s3 mini phone.
Best regards
Mathew

dont' forget
tny2012 said:
Yes,
The connection need to be not direct like in case of HTC phones, but via the router (wi-fi).
1. Connect to the Media Link device with browser using the its own Wi-Fi and IP written on the TV display.
2. Go to settings and setup you home Wi-Fi access like int other computers, phones,tablets. Device will change its own IP address to one used in home network.
3. Connect Android Phone to home Wi-Fi network and use Skifta. Now it is recognized.
Best regards.
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Do not forget the password. I saw in documentation with mine it is by default 1234567890 but that never worked for me. I had to search quite a bit to find you have to add HTC at the end, in caps to make the password work. If you get asked for a password on an HTC One, like the m7 the password line that comes up will have a number dialer entry pad and will not accept alpha characters. You do not have to have a password with an eligible HTC phone, just has to be configured with the media link to work. To connect with a laptop though......... 1234567890HTC will do it. At least with mine.

tny2012 said:
Yes,
The connection need to be not direct like in case of HTC phones, but via the router (wi-fi).
1. Connect to the Media Link device with browser using the its own Wi-Fi and IP written on the TV display.
2. Go to settings and setup you home Wi-Fi access like int other computers, phones,tablets. Device will change its own IP address to one used in home network.
3. Connect Android Phone to home Wi-Fi network and use Skifta. Now it is recognized.
Best regards.
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Where can I find Skifta is it a play store app? I searched but couldn't find it there....
Does anyone know of a current app that will connect to the HTC media link? I now have the Samsung S7 and have not been able to link to the media link to display any content on to Mr TV.....
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Does Media Link Work on JB?

Hi,
I was thinking to buy an HTC Media Link to make things easier to view my One-X on my HD TV. Can anyone confirm if it is currently working with the recent test builds of JB? also how does it connect to the One-X is it a direct wifi connection P2P or does both devices have to connect to my home router to enable them to send/receive content? The reason that i'm asking is to know if the HTC Media link will work in places that i have no Router connection available, such as in some hotel rooms or other places?
Thanx for all your advices....

It is connected through the home Wifi through the router so I think it will not work in a hotel?
I got one free fro htc back in June but rarely use it cos the lag is too much. Not sure about the current firmware though nv tried since June.
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bingbing88 said:
It is connected through the home Wifi through the router so I think it will not work in a hotel?
I got one free fro htc back in June but rarely use it cos the lag is too much. Not sure about the current firmware though nv tried since June.
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Whilst I'm not at liberty to discuss in detail the latest JB trial software for the One X - I will say that the Media Link HD has been reported as being very buggy whilst attempting to use it...'nuff said!

My One X is on ARHD JB leak, since putting this one it's no longer able to stream to the Media Link. I'm guessing as this is a leaked rom base HTC haven't yet released an updated firmware for the Media Link.
Having said that, I was less than impressed with the performance of my Media Link anyway. Hopefully the combination of new firmware and JB will improve things!

I guess you just have to wait for the proper JB release to enjoy some propper support from HTC as well

Well a long time ago I purchased just the MHL adaptor so that I could play content from my phone to hdtv. You have to also power the adaptor and of course your phone is then tried to the tv via the HDMI lead. But I also found that the phone battery votes flat while playing any content so the adaptor and power supply are not providing enough power to the phone. I was using the original 1A wall charger that came with my One-X.
But it does work well to allow me to use Skype on my hdtv and using my car screen mount to hold and position my phone for the back hi res camera.
Sent witH desire from One X

I have a Media Link HD and it works flawlessly, no lag at all. 3 finger swipe up and it starts, 3 finger swipe down and it stops.
Specifically, the Media Link HD will work in both ways you mention. If there is no WiFi router available to connect through your One X will create an Ad-Hoc connection and stream to it that way. I've found that the JB leaks do not yet support the Media Link HD as upon connection, it notifies that there is a firmware update. Then when it tries to download this update it fails.

Thanx and so how does the media link connect to the router? Is it automatic or do you have to first configure it from a pc or directly from the One-X?
For my example if I'm in a hotel which has WiFi but via a web page interface to log in how would that work or in this case would the direct link between One-X and media link be the way to go?
Sent witH desire from One X

angusc said:
Thanx and so how does the media link connect to the router? Is it automatic or do you have to first configure it from a pc or directly from the One-X?
For my example if I'm in a hotel which has WiFi but via a web page interface to log in how would that work or in this case would the direct link between One-X and media link be the way to go?
Sent witH desire from One X
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It seems to set up an automatic ad hoc connection first, then the phone sends the infrastructure connection details to the media link through the ad hoc network. Both devices then drop the ad hoc network and connect to the infrastructure. So it is transparent. However I doubt it would work with a router webpage login.
If you are in a hotel with a webpage login then the media link would likely not gain internet access. However, it doesn't need that, so long as it can talk to the phone through the network. Saying that, if I were to configure a hotel access point, I would certainly set it up to block wireless inter-client communication at the router (to stop users hacking each others' computers). So in short it could work but most likely will be blocked.
Note that if the phone can't connect through infrastructure, it will automatically connect through an ad hoc connection. During this time the phone pretends to be connected to the infrastructure, so you may not even notice except that Internet access is lost.
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HTC One Media Link

Hi so I got the free HD Media Link that AT&T was offering with pre-order of the phone. Is there anyone else having issues trying to have it connect? I have read that you have to turn of your 5GHz on the wifi router in order of the Media Link to work, which it did when I reset my router, then it went back to trying to connect as a HotSpot. ATT charges allot for this option the HotSpot, so anyone with suggestions on how to get the media link to stay connected through the router? Thank you for your help in the matter,
-AkWingnut

I am using the Media Link that I bought separately for $80. at the Sprint store I think it was the only one in the town where I live as I had to call around a bunch of stores for it. I have a wireless G router and it connects pretty good. I stream video, watch tv, play video games, etc.. Some time it lags a little. On my Sprint HTC One if it disconnects abruptly for some reason you see a error message about the hot spot too - but I think thats normal because its sending a wireless transmission from the phone to media link and I think it uses part of hot spot or something. Did you swipe the screen with three fingers upward to connect to media link. Or on my phone if you go into android settings there is a separate media link button to click and connect to media link. Hope this helps maybe.

akwingnut said:
Hi so I got the free HD Media Link that AT&T was offering with pre-order of the phone. Is there anyone else having issues trying to have it connect? I have read that you have to turn of your 5GHz on the wifi router in order of the Media Link to work, which it did when I reset my router, then it went back to trying to connect as a HotSpot. ATT charges allot for this option the HotSpot, so anyone with suggestions on how to get the media link to stay connected through the router? Thank you for your help in the matter,
-AkWingnut
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It's an issue with AT&T and tethering at the moment. HTC says they are working on a fix.. only option right now is to root and flash the tethering or hotspot mod available in the one AT&T development section in xda.
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rsktkr1 said:
I am using the Media Link that I bought separately for $80. at the Sprint store I think it was the only one in the town where I live as I had to call around a bunch of stores for it. I have a wireless G router and it connects pretty good. I stream video, watch tv, play video games, etc.. Some time it lags a little. On my Sprint HTC One if it disconnects abruptly for some reason you see a error message about the hot spot too - but I think thats normal because its sending a wireless transmission from the phone to media link and I think it uses part of hot spot or something. Did you swipe the screen with three fingers upward to connect to media link. Or on my phone if you go into android settings there is a separate media link button to click and connect to media link. Hope this helps maybe.
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Yeah I have followed the directions and even reset the box a few times. When I do however shut off the 5GHz and reboot the router I can login, I have only been able to do this twice now. Each time I try and do the swipe it tries to connect then switches to HotSpot. I believe it is an issue with ATT which upsets me because it was one of the reasons I got the HTC One was the media link but if the ad was used to trick me into purchasing the HTC One then I am going to make sure that ATT knows about this and I will be more than happy to vent my frustrations with them... Thanks for the reply.
-AkWingnut

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262233

I started getting the tethering error too. Evidently, HTC is aware of a problem. I saw some things on the web that said try turning the airplane mode on. I tried that and it did not work. However, I got to thinking well it was working fine - what changed. I turned my bluetooth on and off again and that it started working. Try connecting with bluetooth turn on. Once you connected turn off bluetooth. I did this and now I don't have any problems again. I think there is something wrong with bluetooth interfering with media link.