PPP Widget 3
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About PPP Widget 3
Needs ROOT access - read the full description !!
Note: installation via APK download is not supported
This is a fundamentally re-written version of PPP Widget 2. It has all features of that earlier app; the main difference is that it supports several new modem connection variants - not just the old PPP !! The new ones - in case you are an expert - are NCM, ECM and QMI.
Also, it comes with its own native USB code, effectively backporting some bugfixes for Android's early USB API (pre 4.3).
This in turn made it possible to use asynchronous USB transfers throughout, which results in a noteable speed boost.
It was tested with newer Huawei modems like the E3272 and E3372. It should be able to work with most 3G/4G/LTE modems. Like with PPP Widget 2, you can also use classic cell phones with modem capabilities via Bluetooth.
THERE IS NO APP ICON !!
As with the predecessors, you CAN'T start this app by touching an icon or using a launcher. You have to place the WIDGET on your workspace to enable it. Make sure you know how to access WIDGETS on your device.
REQUIREMENTS (read carefully before complaining):
- Needs root access, with "SuperSU" app
- For USB: needs USB host connection (with OTG adapter)
- For USB: needs external USB power
Regarding the last point: modems often draw more power than tablets or phones can deliver. Even if they do with full battery, there may be instabilities if the battery is drained.
I use a cheap OTG Y cable which can employ any generic micro USB power adapter to 'inject' power to the modem while plugged in. Much less drain on the battery !!
This app is free. There are no ads. It does not use the Internet itself. It does not access and transmit any user or device data. It does not monitor any content on the network connection it provides.
Note that this app is intended to work around the limitations of common stock firmwares. It was NOT tested with custom ROMs where the developers are free to get rid of these limitations easily.
If this app does not work for you immediately, don't just complain. Report your problems at the support forum; there may be a chance for improvement. See "app website" for the link or go to
http://www.draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget3.html
Note: installation via APK download is not supported
This is a fundamentally re-written version of PPP Widget 2. It has all features of that earlier app; the main difference is that it supports several new modem connection variants - not just the old PPP !! The new ones - in case you are an expert - are NCM, ECM and QMI.
Also, it comes with its own native USB code, effectively backporting some bugfixes for Android's early USB API (pre 4.3).
This in turn made it possible to use asynchronous USB transfers throughout, which results in a noteable speed boost.
It was tested with newer Huawei modems like the E3272 and E3372. It should be able to work with most 3G/4G/LTE modems. Like with PPP Widget 2, you can also use classic cell phones with modem capabilities via Bluetooth.
THERE IS NO APP ICON !!
As with the predecessors, you CAN'T start this app by touching an icon or using a launcher. You have to place the WIDGET on your workspace to enable it. Make sure you know how to access WIDGETS on your device.
REQUIREMENTS (read carefully before complaining):
- Needs root access, with "SuperSU" app
- For USB: needs USB host connection (with OTG adapter)
- For USB: needs external USB power
Regarding the last point: modems often draw more power than tablets or phones can deliver. Even if they do with full battery, there may be instabilities if the battery is drained.
I use a cheap OTG Y cable which can employ any generic micro USB power adapter to 'inject' power to the modem while plugged in. Much less drain on the battery !!
This app is free. There are no ads. It does not use the Internet itself. It does not access and transmit any user or device data. It does not monitor any content on the network connection it provides.
Note that this app is intended to work around the limitations of common stock firmwares. It was NOT tested with custom ROMs where the developers are free to get rid of these limitations easily.
If this app does not work for you immediately, don't just complain. Report your problems at the support forum; there may be a chance for improvement. See "app website" for the link or go to
http://www.draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget3.html
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
- Make "network notification" log messages more verbose
- Experimental feature for disabling install mode on Huawei modems;
this may help with Android devices with modem support which bring
modern Huawei modems into a wrong mode (like E3272)
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
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Remember: instabilities may occur due to power problems! See your logs.
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If you would like to help out with a translation of PPP Widget 3, have a look here:
http://draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2604
- Make "network notification" log messages more verbose
- Experimental feature for disabling install mode on Huawei modems;
this may help with Android devices with modem support which bring
modern Huawei modems into a wrong mode (like E3272)
- Miscellaneous bug fixes
*
Remember: instabilities may occur due to power problems! See your logs.
*
If you would like to help out with a translation of PPP Widget 3, have a look here:
http://draisberghof.de/usb_modeswitch/bb/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2604
Version update PPP Widget 3 was updated to version 1.2.0
More downloads PPP Widget 3 reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
What are users saying about PPP Widget 3
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Best app for using modems in Android!
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Kept crashing my car android system but earlier versions did not. Uninstalled it and all good.
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Works great with MiFi as well i.e. USB/Wireless Mobile/Portable mini router device. I tried connecting ZTE MF90 via usb OTG cable and it worked great!!!
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How this will work without porting vendor RIL in android. Is this generic for all modem device.
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The best app for modems! worked right out of the box with huawei 3g modem
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It works amazing. But would prefer it as a standalone app
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Please fix it for my modem Advan Jetz DT 100 4G o Qualcomm m6000 series chipset thx
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I can't using the browser with pppwidget3
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Works well. Thank you.
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work flawlessly on remix OS with huawei e173 Modem. Thankyou.
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I can't access internet on all apps some apps like YouTube ...even play store I can't download apps from theirs because it says waiting for network is their any solution?
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Not able to connect??
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Bullshit app!! This app doesn't work with every kinds of modem. I have an iball airways 14.5 w modem and I tried a lot of time to access my modem with this widget but it doesn't Access anything. I tried to access my modem with redmi mi note 4 and also tried on note 3 but all time it shows that no modem found. So I don't think that this app is helpful and reliable for everyone.
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I dont know why this app is keep on crashing on my redmi note 3 6.0.1 . Is this app is marshmallow ready or not ??
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Needed to change some options but it has worked just fine with the Huawei E3372 on Android 4.4.2
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Working very well!
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Nice app thank u... but i have some problem when i attach my usb 3g modem then a phone restart is compulsory otherwise i can't connect my 3g modem. When i attach modem it shows building network but unable to build until i restart my phone samsung note2 . Kindly fix this issue thanks.
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I'm using oppo a37 and my internet modem is zong and it's not even detecting my modem why??????
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Only simple solution to solve out complex complicated USB modem
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It needs root access even when I have otg suppot...
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very useful for me, but it can't access internet when the bandwidth is low. thank you very much for the developer
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Works as described, thanks for making such a useful utility for free.
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why this ppp widget suddenly disconnect without any reason,it makes me mad pls help
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It is super but the background of that app is more
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Only browser working well in xiomi mi pad.other apps are not detect connection.sir please fix it
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Works great on my PiPO P9 with a Huawei 3G Dongle
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4G never worked with this widget. Jio 4G sim (India) , idea 4G not working. How can I select particular network especially 4G? Since operator doesn't support 2G 3G networks. If possible please upload different app for 4G.
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I have MMX444L dongle none of the PPP Widget are able to detect the device, even the first release shows as unknow device. And yes it's unlocked all sim works.
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Sir plz cn u elaborate....actually i m not able to cnnct the widget....i m nt able to understand whtz is workspace,hw to cnnct...plz
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ZTE K3806-Z stuck at building connection, after I tap connect, could you please help?
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the only thing that i cant use any vpn app :/ so what should i do ?
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Thanks for your great App. But how to switch network between 2g & 3g.
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Work on SIERRA AIRCARD 320U 4G MODEM.
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Best
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But cant download from play store
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After installation it will be not to show the icon , even I find under widget.. not work ..........
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When I download anything not starting download it show waiting for connection ,. But browsing is ok
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Over-zealous licensing... On my tablet, I always get a message saying "Installation from APK is not supported, please download from Google Play". But I *did* install from google play! Perhaps there's a mistake in your use of LVL?
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Can't connect from my phone to other phone. Fix it
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best app to use with modems