Posted by eXop^ in Android
Whether you’re on the go or behind your desk, there will always be moments when the only option for a internet connection is wired. For laptops that isn’t really a problem and for Android the 3G data connection is an option. Unfortunately it’s quite expensive, especially when your contract with your carrier doesn’t include it.
Many people did already consider using ad-hoc networks, but unfortunately Android doesn’t support them. Until now!
What it’s all about
It was already known that it’s a software problem. It just needed some guru to fix this. With his findings we’re able to activate ad-hoc support for Android.
The patch changes the following things in the wpa_supplicant file that can be found in /system/bin:
- Removes the [IBSS] flag from scan results
- Masquerades and demasquerades ad-hoc SSID with (*) prefix
- Sets mode 1 (ad-hoc) if the ssid is for IBSS
- Permits the supplicant to select an IBSS when associating to a given SSID
Someone on XDA compiled this patch and made a signed patch.
Download wpa_adhoc-signed.zip
Apply the patch
You’ll need a rooted Android device, else you wouldn’t be able to access that file. A recovery ROM could also be handy for newbies.
Place the zip-archive in the root of your sd card and flash the zip using a recovery ROM.
Once back in Android you’ll be able to find and connect to ad-hoc network. Those are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Posted by eXop^ in General
Due to multiple attacks the past few days the website has been unavailable.
Hackers have been able to gain access to my storage, using it to host phishing websites. Deleting it probably made them angry, because once back online they’ve deleted everything they could get their hands on.
Some files still may be offline. They’ll be back online soon.
