Internet Sharing app?

leldon · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 12:15 PM

I was wondering if there is an app for internet sharing like there is for WM phone?

Thanks,

Leldon

angel12 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 12:24 PM

we need to have root access to be able to install it, which has not been achieved yet, and from what it looks like may have to wait for the firmware update on the 11th of december

EDIT: Foot-in-mouth: pdanet will let you tether without root. http://junefabrics.com/

leldon · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks! I think this made my mind up about getting the droid!

**breakmyfootoff** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angel12

EDIT: Foot-in-mouth: pdanet will let you tether without root. http://junefabrics.com/

Exactly, I think some people have mentioned having to download some drivers from Motorola to make PDANet work properly, but it does work. I'll be testing it Monday when my Droid arrives.

taspankya · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 10:15 PM

any other alternatives? completely freeware? also android installable file would be ideal. any other tips on an android app that allows you to tether via usb?

angel12 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 10:49 PM

as i said earlier, to be able to install other tethering apps, we need to have root access. PDAnet works for windows users, and im not sure how. wish i could figure it out

Humpa · #7 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 11:20 AM

Many reports that pdanet works on the Droid.
Just google "pdanet for android" and follow the install instructions. Assuming you have Windows.
I've read that people need the Moto drivers from here - so it wouldn't hurt to install these first:
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/...008806b00aRCRD

I have Win7 and I followed the pdanet instructions but it failed installing the ADB driver (which is included in the pdanet install). But an ADB driver can be had by registering and getting the android sdk, but I still couldn't get pdanet to run and connect up to my Droid. But that's a Win7 issue, I believe.

**breakmyfootoff** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 12:10 PM

I bet it wont take long for the Windows7 compatibility to catch up. Unfortunately this phone was being developed before the release of W7, but with W7 being as popular as it is you know they'll be scrambling to fix compatibility issues

. I may have to hold off on a new laptop purchase till they get everything ironed out though.

Humpa · #9 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 12:14 PM

I've been using it fulltime since the spring. This is about the only thing I've found that worked with Vista (I assume it works with Vista?) and not Win7 - I even got rid of my XP and Vista boot partitions. So now I'm debating going back to XP, or at least throw one of my XP images on here.
I use Win7 on my hometheater pc too - hd video/audio support, and dual hd display support, has significant improvements over Vista.

SWilliams68 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 11:44 PM

Has anyone gotten this to work yet? We are looking at these phones to replace HTC Diamond phones but we all use tethering and need this for our Windows 7 laptops. I understand that Verizon is wanting to charge 30$ a month for this? Any news is appreciated!