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3G Dongle on Android 2.1 Pad

  • 21-05-2011 3:22pm
    #1
    Firblog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,203 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks, is it possible to get Android 2.1 to use Three 3G Dongle to connect to the internet, if yes could you point me to set of instructions to do it?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Jarren
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    Does the tablet support 3g usb modem?


  • #3
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Too vague, but best way to get internetz on android tablet is via wifi hotspot on htc android phone. Note only devices with htc sense software will work, not normal android (because adhoc mode is no good for this).


  • #4
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Too vague, but best way to get internetz on android tablet is via wifi hotspot on htc android phone. Note only devices with htc sense software will work, not normal android (because adhoc mode is no good for this).

    ???

    Some of the Herotab C8/Dropad A8 Android Tablets support plugging a 3G dongle directly into them for use.

    Even then, the support is for specific Huawei 3G dongles, E173U, E175, E220, the tablets may work with others.

    A couple of YouTube hits with this search string, to give you an idea.

    http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Android+3G+USB&aq=f

    A video to show what is involved.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN6F2wVg4uw


    A simpler way would be to use a gadget like the Huawei E585, available on Three, the other Irish Networks have similar devices.


  • #5
    bd250110
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭bd250110


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Too vague, but best way to get internetz on android tablet is via wifi hotspot on htc android phone. Note only devices with htc sense software will work, not normal android (because adhoc mode is no good for this).

    Not just HTC! Anything with FroYo up should have this built-in, unless disabled by the operator. There are also countless tethering apps on the market.


  • #6
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    No, you miss my point. The stock froyo tether is no good for another android device because it creates an adhoc hotspot. Only custom hotspot like the one HTC ship will work. Try it for yourself if you don't believe :)


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  • #7
    Firblog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,203 ✭✭✭Firblog


    Pardon my vaugeness ;)

    Specifics

    Yarvick Tab210

    Page on Komplett here


  • #8
    Amalgam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    Firblog, SlateDroid mentions direct 3G Dongle support for your tablet. Yarvick Tab210 seems to be a generic Rockchip tablet, which does have some limited 3G Dongle support. Huawei, ZTE etc..

    No harm in trying it out, just plug it in and see is it picked up by the OS.

    You might need an adaptor like this.. to plug it in.

    http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-usb-5-pin-male-to-usb-a-female-adapter-26783

    See the video I linked above to get an idea of the cable adaptor available.


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