[FIX] Ad-hoc wifi 100% working with "Wifi Ad-hoc Enabler" app on HTC Sensation
Steps to enable Ad-hoc Wifi on HTC Sensation
Step 1: Download "Wifi Ad-hoc Enabler" app from Play store
Step 2: Move to a location where ad-hoc network is accessible / make your own ad-hoc network IMPORTANT: SWITCH OFF YOUR WIFI
Step 3: Use the app on your Sensation,
3.1 select the 'verify prerequisites' button in the app
you will see a whole lot of stuff below the set of buttons.
3.2 select the 'enable ad hoc wifi'
again, you will see a whole lot of stuff below the buttons.
however, the last line will give an error which says "ownership of wpa_supplicant could not be changed" THIS IS PERFECTLY FINE. follow further instructions and you should be okay.
Step 4: Close the app. Now go to your wifi settings, ENABLE WIFI and scan for networks. you should be able to see ad-hoc networks with a star (*) sign in front of the name.
Step 5: Connect to the network. doesnt matter if it is wpa or wep or unauthenticated. While connecting to the network, You will now see a replica of the network in the available networks list. Don't Panic Let the phone connect to the network. Once you are connected, the network you connected to will show very poor connectivity. This is also okay! Don't start browsing just yet.
Step 6: SWITCH OFF YOUR WIFI FOR A SECOND TIME Go back to the Wifi Ad-Hoc Enabler App.
6.1: Verify Prerequisites
6.2: Click on the last button that says "Restore wifi settings to original state"
6.3: Close the app.
Step 7: Done. Now SWITCH ON YOUR WIFI. Connect to the network (typically your phone will connect automatically) You should see FULL signal strength.
on Ad-Hoc network that you selected. Enjoy your browsing.
Cheers!
Steps to enable Ad-hoc Wifi on HTC Sensation
Step 1: Download "Wifi Ad-hoc Enabler" app from Play store
Step 2: Move to a location where ad-hoc network is accessible / make your own ad-hoc network IMPORTANT: SWITCH OFF YOUR WIFI
Step 3: Use the app on your Sensation,
3.1 select the 'verify prerequisites' button in the app
you will see a whole lot of stuff below the set of buttons.
3.2 select the 'enable ad hoc wifi'
again, you will see a whole lot of stuff below the buttons.
however, the last line will give an error which says "ownership of wpa_supplicant could not be changed" THIS IS PERFECTLY FINE. follow further instructions and you should be okay.
Step 4: Close the app. Now go to your wifi settings, ENABLE WIFI and scan for networks. you should be able to see ad-hoc networks with a star (*) sign in front of the name.
Step 5: Connect to the network. doesnt matter if it is wpa or wep or unauthenticated. While connecting to the network, You will now see a replica of the network in the available networks list. Don't Panic Let the phone connect to the network. Once you are connected, the network you connected to will show very poor connectivity. This is also okay! Don't start browsing just yet.
Step 6: SWITCH OFF YOUR WIFI FOR A SECOND TIME Go back to the Wifi Ad-Hoc Enabler App.
6.1: Verify Prerequisites
6.2: Click on the last button that says "Restore wifi settings to original state"
6.3: Close the app.
Step 7: Done. Now SWITCH ON YOUR WIFI. Connect to the network (typically your phone will connect automatically) You should see FULL signal strength.
on Ad-Hoc network that you selected. Enjoy your browsing.
Cheers!
