iPad droid tether??

[raceman94]

Just go to the Android market and search for it. That is the name it uses, but be warned, it does not help you with the iPad. I think the option is to root your phone...which I managed to do.

 

[anotherlab]

Where can I find Pdanet. Is this it's actual name or does it exist under a pseudonym?
Thanks,
Peter

It exists under that name. You download the Windows od OSX part of it from the June Fabrics, and the Droid side of it from the Apps store.

 

[af2go]

Instructions on how to do do this

Hi Robert.

So I am wondering can you give me some direction on how to do this? Otherwise where I might find instructions? I have PDAnet on my Incredible. How do It to connect with my ipad wifi. The devices pair but I am unclear as to what to do next? Thanks. Allan

 

[pastorsteve]

Robert Basil Posted: You can use Pdanet and don't have to root Android or jailbreak your iPad. It works great with Android 2.2 and 2.1


I too tether my Droid X and Macbook but I haven't seen a software download for PdaNet for the iPad. Which download are you using that works with your iPad?

 

[y2kgtp]

Hi Robert.

So I am wondering can you give me some direction on how to do this? Otherwise where I might find instructions? I have PDAnet on my Incredible. How do It to connect with my ipad wifi. The devices pair but I am unclear as to what to do next? Thanks. Allan

It won't work with PDAnet as it's only a Bluetooth or USB connection. You need to WiFi to tether your iPad to your Droid.

You need to do a basic root of your droid, and install Wifi Tether or a similar application.

Here is some good info for rooting Droid X:

Motorola Droid X Root Guide Updated 5:10 PM Eastern - Android Forums

 

[Dlh1970]

Rooting is the way to go. I use wifi tethering on my rooted Eris with my Ipad and it works great. Just do a little research about rooting before you attempt it. It's easier then you might think.

 

[anotherlab]

You can use Pdanet and don't have to root Android or jailbreak your iPad. It works great with Android 2.2 and 2.1

PdaNet -- USB Tether/Bluetooth DUN for Android

Robert: Can you explain how you did this? Without jailbreaking the iPad and installing a custom BlueTooth stack (which introduces a new set of issues), there is no way that Pdanet will work with an iPad. Stock iOS supports headsets and keyboards over BT, that's pretty much it.

 

[pastorsteve]

Okay Robert. You've claimed and it appears it can't be supported. I tried again today to download PdaNet onto the iPad (like I have on my Macbook) and the message was that "this program will not run on an iPad". So if you can provide which PdaNet download -specifically- that would be great.

 

[danrivito]

Hi Robert.

So I am wondering can you give me some direction on how to do this? Otherwise where I might find instructions? I have PDAnet on my Incredible. How do It to connect with my ipad wifi. The devices pair but I am unclear as to what to do next? Thanks. Allan

It won't work with PDAnet as it's only a Bluetooth or USB connection. You need to WiFi to tether your iPad to your Droid.

You need to do a basic root of your droid, and install Wifi Tether or a similar application.

Here is some good info for rooting Droid X:

Motorola Droid X Root Guide Updated 5:10 PM Eastern - Android Forums

Do you know if there is a Wifi tethering android app available that does NOT require root?

 

[iChuckNorris]

Hi Robert.

So I am wondering can you give me some direction on how to do this? Otherwise where I might find instructions? I have PDAnet on my Incredible. How do It to connect with my ipad wifi. The devices pair but I am unclear as to what to do next? Thanks. Allan

It won't work with PDAnet as it's only a Bluetooth or USB connection. You need to WiFi to tether your iPad to your Droid.

You need to do a basic root of your droid, and install Wifi Tether or a similar application.

Here is some good info for rooting Droid X:

Motorola Droid X Root Guide Updated 5:10 PM Eastern - Android Forums

Do you know if there is a Wifi tethering android app available that does NOT require root?

PDANet doesn't require root, but I think you can only use it that way with bluetooth or some similar restriction.

Rooting a Droid phone is pretty simple, then you can download one of the many free WiFi tethering apps and two taps later your iPad is connected to the web. It's a great thing

 

[danrivito]

Rooting a Droid phone is pretty simple, then you can download one of the many free WiFi tethering apps and two taps later your iPad is connected to the web. It's a great thing

Agreed... and this is my 2nd option... but I'd rather not root my Droid.

Post up if you know any wifi tethering apps that don't require root.

 

[iChuckNorris]

Rooting a Droid phone is pretty simple, then you can download one of the many free WiFi tethering apps and two taps later your iPad is connected to the web. It's a great thing

Agreed... and this is my 2nd option... but I'd rather not root my Droid.

Post up if you know any wifi tethering apps that don't require root.

I don't know of any, since non-carrier WiFi tethering requires root access on Android devices as far as I know. Essentially, if you're doing something your carrier doesn't want you to do, you'll need to root your device.

 

[accordlayingkit]

+1 on the rooted Droid x via Z4 root, root it, get tired of it(how could u) unroot it, delete it

 

[joey301]

ipad and droid tether

Wrong. Pdanet works just fine over Bluetooth Dial Up Networking (DUN). It does NOT require a USB connection. I use it on my wife's WiFi only iPad and my Droid Incredible (not rooted) all of the time. Please do your homework before you give out wrong answers.[/QUOTE]

How did you do this? My iPad will not connect via bluetooth to my Droid, the link just won't work?

Thx

 

[Bob Coxner]

Rooting a Droid phone is pretty simple, then you can download one of the many free WiFi tethering apps and two taps later your iPad is connected to the web. It's a great thing

Agreed... and this is my 2nd option... but I'd rather not root my Droid.

Post up if you know any wifi tethering apps that don't require root.

I don't know of any, since non-carrier WiFi tethering requires root access on Android devices as far as I know. Essentially, if you're doing something your carrier doesn't want you to do, you'll need to root your device.

The LG Optimus series can do WiFi tether without rooting. I do it with an Optimus V on Virgin Mobile. You can use the Quick Settings or Hotspot Widget apps to do it. I believe the Nexus One and Nexus S can also do it. Basically, any vanilla Android 2.2 (or higher) can do non-rooted tether. Most carriers block it but they don't block all phones. I also think the Palm Pixi can do it on Verizon, as a non-Android phone.