[Q] Searching for a ROM with built-in wifi tethering

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Before I begin, let me preface by saying how eternally grateful I am to the xda and wider development communities. You guys are awesome.
I'm new to the Epic, and for that matter new to Android, coming from a Windows Mobile device. Right out of the box, I knew I needed to hack this thing to allow for the kind of control I've grown accustomed to. Took me some time to mount it to my computer, a lot longer to root it permanently; then I realized that the most popular rom (at least on this board), Viper, needed me to be on the leaked stock, so I flashed to that, changed file system, and then flashed the VIPERrom 4.0.2c. I was pretty happy for a few minutes. Yay to getting rid of bloat ware! Yay to LauncherPro.
But then I realize, this thing doesn't have built-in wifi tethering. I thought that was THE big new feature back in Android 2.2, and the top ROM for my device doesn't have it? The only mention I see in the Viper thread is a suggestion that Barnacle worked for some people. Well that little program didn't work for me, and while I got a little further with Muller's "Wireless Tether", none of these apps are really doing it for me.
Is there no ROM for Samsung Epic that tethers out of the box? Am I the only one that considers connection sharing a really important feature for a 4G device? What's the deal here?

The app your looking for is Wireless tether for root users. Its the best of its kind. Not really sure how it works on viper but its fine on epic experience. And this is the development section.. something like this should go in general.

Originally Posted by schnowdapowda

And this is the development section.. something like this should go in general.

You're right, I wasn't thinking about where this should go. Can I delete/move the thread?

Your going to have to go back to di18 firmware and search. [WIP]MobileAP epic. There is a link in that thread to the hacked sprint hot spot. This should get you were you want. As for a good di18 use aphis and Xtreme kernel. Good luck. make sure you search too. you will get flamed hard for posting in the wrong section..

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wireless tethering is very buggy ATM on all Epic 2.2 builds, we don't have source for the kernel and to tether, theres changes that need to be made to the kernel. The best option for tethering and stability would be to stay with a 2.1 rom like Syndicate 1.0.2. It supports wired and wireless tether, both built in to the rom. You can use 2.1 roms with the DK28 modem or any of the others.

Originally Posted by seroaddict

You're right, I wasn't thinking about where this should go. Can I delete/move the thread?

You cannot delete or move the thread on your own. I suggest you read the rules before posting anything else! At least one of the versions of wireless tether has always worked for me.

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What is it your trying to tether off your epic?Wireless tether for root users should works for laptops if it is another android device like a tablet your trying to tether the tablet or other android device will need to be hacked to be able to allow it to see adhoc networks.If it is just a laptop though one of the versions wireless tether for root users should work though roms can be picky as to which version of wireless tether they will use.

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I'm using Wireless Tether for Root Users on ViperROM 4.0.2c and it works like a charm. It was baked in for me...? However it wasn't working so I uninstalld and reinstalled from the market. It works very very well. Until we get mobileAP working on dk28, this is the best.

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Originally Posted by thesals

wireless tethering is very buggy ATM on all Epic 2.2 builds, we don't have source for the kernel and to tether, theres changes that need to be made to the kernel. The best option for tethering and stability would be to stay with a 2.1 rom like Syndicate 1.0.2. It supports wired and wireless tether, both built in to the rom. You can use 2.1 roms with the DK28 modem or any of the others.

All very interesting, and new to me. In reality, I think the Muller wireless tether app was working on Viper, but I wasn't getting past the local network. I've got it figured out now, but it's not quite what I had been hoping for. Regarding the source for the kernel, aren't they obligated to release that code based on the open source licensing? Is it just really laborious to merge the older Sprint kernel source with the relevant Froyo code?
In the meantime, I'll have to look into the 2.1 ROMs as you mention.