[Q] Teathering with 64 bit Windows 7

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Does anyone know if there are any 64 bit Windows 7 drivers available for the modem in the Samsung Focus? It works fine with Win XP and Win & 32 bit OS.

Thanks!

After the drivers fail to install, one of the diagnostic messages in the Action Center gives you a link to download them from Samsung (the filename is 20070813082717640_Samsung_USB_Driver_Installer.exe , but I didn't save the whole URL). Follow this link and download the file (approx. 8 MB), then run it. It'll extract drivers into Program Files (x86)\Samsung\Samsung PC Studio 3\USB Drivers. After that, open device manager and right-click on the error-flagged SGH-i917 device and choose update driver, then manually select that folder (include subfolders). Do the same for each of the other two devices that is detected and fails to install after that.

Edit: Forgot to mention, in that driver install process, there are unsigned driver warnings - you'll have to tell windows that yes, it's OK to proceed and install them.

I have already loaded that software. I dont see the phone in the device manager. All I shoe is Windows Phone USP and when I try to update it says I already have the best driver installed. .....any suggestions?

Just uninstalled everything and reinstalled.....followed your instructions and everything worked fine.....
Thanks bkaul!!

I used these and they worked great!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=11

couldn't get anything working until i tried adding this to the advanced settings of the modem:

For Motorola and Samsung devices:

AT+CGDCONT=3,"IP","isp.cingular" or "Broadband".
NOTE: This instructs the device to use CID "3", set the protocol as "IP" and use the APN "isp.cingular" or "Broadband".


and a side note, anyone who tether a lot, have you guys have issues with your reception afterwards? Unless San Jose, CA coverage dramatically got worst, i went from 4 bars to 1 in my bedroom, and places i used to get at least 1-2 bars, i get 1 or the dreaded no service "cancel" sign.

I'm thinking my focus got too hot and the antenna is dying but i'm not sure

I am adding to my post above. I used the drivers I linked to above on my netbook and DO NOT have zune installed and they worked fine.

Idiot-proof Focus Tethering for Dummies

Preparing the Samsung Focus to Tether

• On the Focus, go to the keypad and dial ##634# and hit call button
• Diagnostic Keypad will come up
• Dial *#7284# which will bring up the USB Path Control settings…

• Chose USB Modem Tethering Call.

• Plug USB cable into phone and into your PC.

• Computer will install the drivers automatically (NOTE: You must be online to download the drivers)

Initializing External Samsung Modem

• Go to Start Menu
• Type in Modem
• Click on Modems Tab
• Select Samsung Mobile Modem
• Right click on SAMSUNG Mobile Modem icon and click on Properties
• On the General Tab, click "Change Settings"
• This will unlock the Advanced Tab where you can input the Extra Initialization Commands
• Switch to Advanced Tab
• Type in under Extra Initialization Commands: AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”wap.cingular”
• Click OK.

Connecting to the Internet

• Now under the Start Menu type in: Connect to the Internet

• Click on New Connection

• Click on Dial Up

• Into Dial-Up Phone Number, type: *99***1#

• Into User Name, type: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
• Into Password, type: CINGULAR1
• Into Connection Name, type: Samsung Focus Tether

• Click Connect

NOTE: In the future, the Connect window will start with Windows 7 and all you'll have to do is click Connect and the Phone will do the rest.

Originally Posted by phxchristian

Idiot-proof Focus Tethering for Dummies

Preparing the Samsung Focus to Tether

• On the Focus, go to the keypad and dial ##634# and hit call button
• Diagnostic Keypad will come up
• Dial *#7284# which will bring up the USB Path Control settings…

• Chose USB Modem Tethering Call.

• Plug USB cable into phone and into your PC.

• Computer will install the drivers automatically (NOTE: You must be online to download the drivers)

Initializing External Samsung Modem

• Go to Start Menu
• Type in Modem
• Click on Modems Tab
• Select Samsung Mobile Modem
• Right click on SAMSUNG Mobile Modem icon and click on Properties
• On the General Tab, click "Change Settings"
• This will unlock the Advanced Tab where you can input the Extra Initialization Commands
• Switch to Advanced Tab
• Type in under Extra Initialization Commands: AT+CGDCONT=1,”IP”,”wap.cingular”
• Click OK.

Connecting to the Internet

• Now under the Start Menu type in: Connect to the Internet

• Click on New Connection

• Click on Dial Up

• Into Dial-Up Phone Number, type: *99***1#

• Into User Name, type: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
• Into Password, type: CINGULAR1
• Into Connection Name, type: Samsung Focus Tether

• Click Connect

NOTE: In the future, the Connect window will start with Windows 7 and all you'll have to do is click Connect and the Phone will do the rest.

Will the above settings works on an unlocked Samsung Focus??

Originally Posted by cj.arvind

Will the above settings works on an unlocked Samsung Focus??

Yes, it will.