[FREE MOBILE][FreeWifi_secure][WIFI][EAP-SIM] HOWTO

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fxjumper

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Hi,

In France, the 4th Mobile Operator, FREE, is launching a wifi access for mobile phone. This access is relayed by all the Adsl Box from FREE ADSL.

The SSID of this Wifi Access is "FreeWifi_secure" and it is protect by WPA EAP-SIM.

FREE is solding some android phones with the ability to configure EAP-SIM but they do not share the changes they made it on their Roms.

I use an EVO 3D GSM with KingIceCobra3D 1.2. And i found a simple method to connect to this wifi.

In the file:
/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

Code: 
adb shell cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

ctrl_interface=wlan0
update_config=1
device_type=10-0050F204-4
config_methods="push_button keypad"

[COLOR="Red"]network={
        ssid="FreeWifi_secure"
        key_mgmt=WPA-EAP IEEE8021X
        eap=SIM
        priority=5
}
[/COLOR]

Add theses Lines in red

Carefull to preserve the rigths of this file after the modification

1) Get the File and rename it to wpa_supplicant.conf
2)
Code: 
adp push wpa_supplicant.conf /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb shell chown 1000:1010 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb shell chmod 660 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb shell ls -l /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
-rw-rw----    1 1000     1010           272 May 17 09:10 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

adb shell cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
ctrl_interface=wlan0
update_config=1
device_type=10-0050F204-4
config_methods="push_button keypad"

network={
        ssid="FreeWifi_secure"
        key_mgmt=WPA-EAP IEEE8021X
        eap=SIM
        priority=5
}

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mgl2

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Hi Fxjumper,

I'm really interesting in your solution.
I don't find data/misc ...

Can I create it or have I to use a specific file manager.
I have tried with "file manager" and "file expert"


Thanks for your help


Optimus 2X - CM7 Temasek Kang -104
 
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Tilde88

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mgl2 said:
Hi Fxjumper,

I'm really interesting in your solution.
I don't find data/misc ...

Can I create it or have I to use a specific file manager.
I have tried with "file manager" and "file expert"


Thanks for your help


Optimus 2X - CM7 Temasek Kang -104
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Use a root file browser. Root Explorer. Also, be sure to mount it as RW (advanced options)
 
mgl2

mgl2

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Thank u for your help.

a) All right : I put the wpa_supplicant.conf into my phone but now i can't activate wifi due to an error :(

b) what the second code is for ? (what have i to do with this code ?)

thx


Edit : a) it's Ok now after editing the file : i don't have to replace the initial text but to add the red text from fxjumper (i'm an idiot cause that's what he said :) )

The B) point isn't resolve : what is the code for and when have i to put it inside ?
 
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fxjumper

fxjumper

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Nov 29, 2011
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78
Lyon
Hello,

The second code is an example to install the wpa_supplicant.conf file. This replaces your ssid configured.

Your solution is preferable, because you do not remove your existing configuration but add the SSID "FreeWifi_secure".

Sincerely,
 
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B_e_n

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fxjumper said:
Hello,

The second code is an example to install the wpa_supplicant.conf file. This replaces your ssid configured.

Your solution is preferable, because you do not remove your existing configuration but add the SSID "FreeWifi_secure".

Sincerely,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

It works for you????
I did it and it can t connect to the network but it s trying now...
Any idea?
 
fxjumper

fxjumper

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Nov 29, 2011
57
78
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Precisions

(Google traduction --- sorry)
After a few questions in Private Message, here is a method from a blank file and edit it.


i) file format (dos or unix encode)
ii) to file permissions

This is how I propose to proceed

1) recovering the file on the computer
2) we change
3) upload it on the mobile
4) we check the consistency of the file (right)

------------------------
It is left
------------------------

1) I assume the phone is Rooted
we will save the file wpa_supplicant.conf that derail and recreate one:

Code: 
adb shell
cd /data/misc/wifi
cp-a wpa_supplicant.conf wpa_supplicant.conf.sav
rm wpa_supplicant.conf
exit

Switch OFF/ON the wifi

Copy the file on the computer
pull adb shell /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf wpa_supplicant.conf

2) To modify the file I suggest you use notepad++
http://download.tuxfamily.org/notepa....Installer.exe

Edit the file, and add at the end

network = {
ssid = "FreeWifi_secure"
key_mgmt = WPA-EAP IEEE8021X
eap = SIM
priority = 5
}

save

3) is the upload
Code: 
adb push wpa_supplicant.conf /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf.new

4) It checks the credentials and the owner and the old file

Code: 
adb shell
cd /data/misc/wifi/
ls -l wpa_supplicant.conf
----> -rw-rw ---- 1 1000 1010 185 May 20 5:31 p.m. wpa_supplicant.conf

We crush our file
Code: 
cat wpa_supplicant.conf.new > wpa_supplicant.conf

This should solve our problem of right and permissions
we check again:

Code: 
ls -l wpa_supplicant.conf
----> -rw-rw ---- 1 1000 1010 185 May 20 5:31 p.m. wpa_supplicant.conf

Sincerely,
 
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tuxstang

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Another way, as we most use a custom rooted rom, is to use a rooted filemanager.

For exemple, i use ES File Explorer, set so it accesses /data RW, then edit the file with ES's editor. No need to set back file's permissions.
 
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B_e_n

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tuxstang said:
Another way, as we most use a custom rooted rom, is to use a rooted filemanager.

For exemple, i use ES File Explorer, set so it accesses /data RW, then edit the file with ES's editor. No need to set back file's permissions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

And it works for you??????
I did it and it can t connect....

Who have it working?????? and what did you do????
 
fxjumper

fxjumper

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78
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B_e_n said:
And it works for you??????
I did it and it can t connect....

Who have it working?????? and what did you do????
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Hello B_E_N,

In private message, you said you are using a motorola milestone xt720 under cronosx 2.3.7, a cyanogen mod 7 customized.

Now i sent you a patch with /system/framework/com.orange.authentication.simcard.jar

We are waiting your test ...

Sincerely,
 
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severin333

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Apr 18, 2011
90
35
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CM9 nightlies + SGS

Hello,

I just tried this modification, but cannot find a way to make it work...even though I doublecheck both the permission and the content of the file :confused:

For information, I'm running CM9 nightlies for my Samsung Galaxy S.
 
mgl2

mgl2

Member
May 18, 2012
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Until now it doesn't work for me ... even with rom toolbox. Permissions and owners are checked and ok.

Next try : via adb & androisd sdk.

o2x - cm7 - FREE
 
mgl2

mgl2

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One more thing : no more error message but wifi try to connect without result ...

o2x - cm7 - FREE
 
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tuxstang

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6
4
B_e_n said:
And it works for you??????
I did it and it can t connect....

Who have it working?????? and what did you do????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Here's how i proceede from ground up on my EVO 3D, with Mwakious, Predator and KingCobra ICS roms.

1/ go in settings and select FreeWifi_secure
2/ set a lock PIN as requested
3/ switch off WiFi
4/ open ES File Explorer
5/ check "Up to Root", "Root Explorer" and "Mount FileSystem" in ES File Explorer settings
6/ navigate to /data/misc/wifi
7/ edit wpa_supplicant.conf
8/ save
9/ switch on WiFi and select FreeWifi_secure
10/ unset lock PIN

Hope it helps.
 
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keyra74

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it was that easy?????
should work on all rooted phone so

works like a charm on my evo
 
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mgl2

mgl2

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Don't work with my phone...
How do you change owners parameters with ES explorer ?

Regards.

o2x - cm7 - FREE
 
Anolnx

Anolnx

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101
6
I'm using CM7.2 on a Nexus One.

I edited the file with ES Explorer, saved, activated wifi...

But doesn't work... It tries to connect but fails.
 
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    Hi,

    In France, the 4th Mobile Operator, FREE, is launching a wifi access for mobile phone. This access is relayed by all the Adsl Box from FREE ADSL.

    The SSID of this Wifi Access is "FreeWifi_secure" and it is protect by WPA EAP-SIM.

    FREE is solding some android phones with the ability to configure EAP-SIM but they do not share the changes they made it on their Roms.

    I use an EVO 3D GSM with KingIceCobra3D 1.2. And i found a simple method to connect to this wifi.

    In the file:
    /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

    Code: 
    adb shell cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

ctrl_interface=wlan0
update_config=1
device_type=10-0050F204-4
config_methods="push_button keypad"

[COLOR="Red"]network={
        ssid="FreeWifi_secure"
        key_mgmt=WPA-EAP IEEE8021X
        eap=SIM
        priority=5
}
[/COLOR]

    Add theses Lines in red

    Carefull to preserve the rigths of this file after the modification

    1) Get the File and rename it to wpa_supplicant.conf
    2)
    Code: 
    adp push wpa_supplicant.conf /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb shell chown 1000:1010 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb shell chmod 660 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb shell ls -l /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
-rw-rw----    1 1000     1010           272 May 17 09:10 /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

adb shell cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
ctrl_interface=wlan0
update_config=1
device_type=10-0050F204-4
config_methods="push_button keypad"

network={
        ssid="FreeWifi_secure"
        key_mgmt=WPA-EAP IEEE8021X
        eap=SIM
        priority=5
}

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    tuxstang said:
    Just checked on mwakious3Drom 4.0 ... works great :D
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    I would like +1 on my "thank meter" and you will my first fan ;-)

    merci,

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    fxjumper
    Hello,

    The second code is an example to install the wpa_supplicant.conf file. This replaces your ssid configured.

    Your solution is preferable, because you do not remove your existing configuration but add the SSID "FreeWifi_secure".

    Sincerely,
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    mgl2
    Hi Fxjumper,

    I'm really interesting in your solution.
    I don't find data/misc ...

    Can I create it or have I to use a specific file manager.
    I have tried with "file manager" and "file expert"


    Thanks for your help


    Optimus 2X - CM7 Temasek Kang -104
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