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Old 09-07-2012, 09:29 AM   #1
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My curiosity is getting the best of me...
Here in my country, wireless internet on USB sticks are pretty popular and cheap too. I was wondering if they could be installed on an android device using those micro-usb thingies?

or would it depend on the program, i wonder...? Hmm...I wish i could test this theory out myself.
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Old 09-07-2012, 02:15 PM   #2
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Most of the tablets I've run across do not allow usb devices to be used, only for connection to desktop.

I believe there are some that allow devices. The old entourage edge did for one and I'd guess the windows rigs do as well.
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Old 09-07-2012, 02:32 PM   #3
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The Archos tablets are designed specifically for the 3G USB adapter. I have a 32GB flash drive permanently installed in mine, though.
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Here in my country, wireless internet on USB sticks are pretty popular and cheap too. I was wondering if they could be installed on an android device using those micro-usb thingies?

or would it depend on the program, i wonder...? Hmm...I wish i could test this theory out myself.
Yes it's doable not all that difficult but involved. It requires compiling the USB drivers and updating the bootup scripts. The OP only lists 10 steps but step 1 and 2 require some additional steps (such as being rooted and having the source code (drivers) to your USB modem.)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1484339


Actually in retrospect folks that don't have an understanding in UNUX(Linux) might have a difficult time.
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Old 09-07-2012, 04:12 PM   #5
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Here in my country, wireless internet on USB sticks are pretty popular and cheap too. I was wondering if they could be installed on an android device using those micro-usb thingies?
I don't know if they're available where you are, but AT&T has a portable wifi hotspot you can carry around. Just set it someplace with a little elevation and turn it on (not too sure about carrying a live wifi hotspot in my pocket), and once its had a chance to warm up it'll give you a good wifi signal.
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Here in my country, wireless internet on USB sticks are pretty popular and cheap too. I was wondering if they could be installed on an android device using those micro-usb thingies?

or would it depend on the program, i wonder...? Hmm...I wish i could test this theory out myself.
I wonder if the Windows 8 tablets have that capability out of the box?
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Yes it's doable not all that difficult but involved. It requires compiling the USB drivers and updating the bootup scripts. The OP only lists 10 steps but step 1 and 2 require some additional steps (such as being rooted and having the source code (drivers) to your USB modem.)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1484339


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how exciting! i wish i could learn this stuff

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I wonder if the Windows 8 tablets have that capability out of the box?
it would be great if they did.
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how exciting! i wish i could learn this stuff
Best way to learn is to do. The instructions are well written it wouldn't hurt to try once you get a tablet.

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can i do it on my kf? hmm...
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can i do it on my kf? hmm...
I couldn't tell you, but I would be inclined to believe you can since it is an Android device.
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