Mobile phone as a modem via USB

[peter915]

Hi there
As my Bluetooth is not an option, I would like to know where the advance settings are in Windows 8 to set the mobile phone as a modem via a USB cable.
A mate has given me some lines to add via AT command line;

Add this as an extra AT command, perhaps found in modem advanced settings menu:     +cdgcont=1,"IP","telstra.internet"
Set dialled number to:  *99**1*1#
Leave username and password as blank

If it had been XP, I may have know where this went??
Any help  appreciated.
thanks

Peter

[Shane]

You should be able to, you will just need the right app on the phone for it

Here is one way
http://androidadvices.com/share-3g4g-android-mobile-internet-pc-usb-cable/

Shane

[peter915]

Shane
To add further frustration to the saga,
My mobile is an old style
http://www.samsung.com/nz/support/model/GT-S5511QRTTNZ-techspecs

As we are Nomads -travelling around Oz, and on a limited income, having a basic phone with a cheap service option makes alot of sense.

This phone cost me $60 (au) new.
It rings, I can talk to people, and send SMS.

I have a similar one which is older and has an external aerial jack. Use this phone when in remote locations, coupled to our large 6db antenna.
This antenna is what we use for our WiFi and router.

Peter

[Shane]

Well that does make things harder.

If it worked with bluetooth before then your only option may be to go back to your old operating system since there isnt any proper drivers for that machine.

I hate to say that, but the options are really limited.

Shane

[peter915]

No - never had Bluetooth on our old PC desktop - a Windows XP unit.
I use to plug (USB) mobile into PC, start software and Bingo, connected
Phone then was a ZTE unit

This phone now is a Samsung and Samsung do a software called  New PC Studio for windows 8 - but installed on my laptop - it comes up with an  error.
NPSMain error ?

If I could get this to work, would be good as the GT Samsung has Studio already in the phone.
Do you know what the error message means?
does this still need Bluetooth?
http://pages.samsung.com/ca/pcstudio/English/

Peter

[peter915]

Brought a external USB BT dongle today.
8Ware V2.0 + EDR
Laptop reconized it when plug in & load a driver.
But nothing
tried the phone - to search for BT devices - nothing?
Where or how can I get to the USB device.

The notes below are from Device manager  - Under other devices  - Unknown Device!
General screen says drivers not installed for this device.
then if I look in -
Properties
Events:

Driver Management concluded the process to install driver bcbtums-win8x86-brcm.inf_x86_5122db2c9ef40e2b\bcbtums-win8x86-brcm.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_03F0&PID_231D\6&2EEA5B80&0&7 with the following status: 0x5.

Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service BcmBtRSupport for Device Instance ID USB\VID_03F0&PID_231D\6&2EEA5B80&0&7 with the following status: 5.

Driver Management concluded the process to install driver bcbtums-win8x86-brcm.inf_x86_5122db2c9ef40e2b\bcbtums-win8x86-brcm.inf for Device Instance ID USB\VID_03F0&PID_231D\6&2EEA5B80&0&7 with the following status: 0x5.

Driver Management has concluded the process to add Service BcmBtRSupport for Device Instance ID USB\VID_03F0&PID_231D\6&2EEA5B80&0&7 with the following status: 5.

[Shane]

I have never used blue tooth to get internet through my phone, but I do have fellow techs who have and they always used apps on thier phones.

I am not sure how to get yours working with that phone. Even with bluetooth you normally need an app for it.

Shane

[peter915]

I think I may have cracked it.

I have BT working on my Laptop.

Today I went and brought a USB BT dongle.
Nothing happened much when I plugged it in.
Windows said it was loading a driver, but then nothing much happened,
And the red light on the USB dongle then went out.
Well, yesterday, I downloaded
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/bluetooth/?page=download
So today, I was messing about.. Pulled out the USB mouse dongle (BT)
Put the new USB BT dongle in the place of the mouse, again the machine went away and loaded drivers. But somewhere along the way, the machine started loading Toshiba drivers for Bluetooth.
Remember, I had already loaded Toshiba stacks earlier in the day.
The next thing, the Laptop is loading a whole bunch of drivers and system files.
And then, the Bluetooth Manager from Toshiba appears. Complete.
I can now communicate with the phone and back. I can see files in the Laptop from the phone.
The only issue I have now is with using the phone as a modem.
When it tries to connect it comes up with the following error message
error 692 = hardware failure in the device

I have phoned the phone service provider - useless
rang Samsung - they think I need drivers from a older system?? I wonder if its something simpler than that?


Peter

[peter915]

If I interrogate the modem (phone) using the windows Modem properties dialog box and go into Diagnostics,
I can get this result from the log:-

08-29-2013 08:26:28.342 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tapisrv.dll, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.342 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdm.tsp, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.342 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\unimdmat.dll, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.342 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\uniplat.dll, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.344 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\modem.sys, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.344 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\modemui.dll, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.345 - File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdminst.dll, Version 6.2.9200
08-29-2013 08:26:28.345 - Modem type: Samsung GPRS MODEM
08-29-2013 08:26:28.345 - Modem inf path: samsung gprs modem.inf
08-29-2013 08:26:28.345 - Modem inf section: Modem1
08-29-2013 08:26:28.345 - Matching hardware ID: samsunggprsmodem
08-29-2013 08:26:28.356 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
08-29-2013 08:26:28.356 - Initializing modem.
08-29-2013 08:26:28.356 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
08-29-2013 08:26:28.357 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
08-29-2013 08:26:28.367 - Send: AT<cr>
08-29-2013 08:26:30.368 - Timed out waiting for response from modem
08-29-2013 08:26:30.368 - The modem failed to respond to the initialization command, Retrying one more time
08-29-2013 08:26:30.368 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
08-29-2013 08:26:30.368 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
08-29-2013 08:26:30.368 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
08-29-2013 08:26:30.378 - Send: AT<cr>
08-29-2013 08:26:32.379 - Timed out waiting for response from modem
08-29-2013 08:26:32.379 - The modem failed to respond to the initialization command, Retrying one more time
08-29-2013 08:26:32.379 - 115200,8,N,1, ctsfl=1, rtsctl=2
08-29-2013 08:26:32.379 - DSR is low while initializing the modem. Verify modem is turned on.
08-29-2013 08:26:32.379 - CTS is low while initializing modem.
08-29-2013 08:26:32.389 - Send: AT<cr>
08-29-2013 08:26:34.389 - Timed out waiting for response from modem
08-29-2013 08:26:34.389 - Session Statistics:
08-29-2013 08:26:34.389 - Reads : 0 bytes
08-29-2013 08:26:34.389 - Writes: 0 bytes
ATQ0V1E0 - OK
AT+GMM - GT-S5511T
AT+FCLASS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT#CLS=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
AT+GCI=? - COMMAND NOT SUPPORTED
ATI1 - Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Model: GT-S5511T
Revision: S5511AJKD4
IMEI: 357469043196886
+GCAP: +CGSM,+DS,+ES
ATI2 - Manufacturer: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Model: GT-S5511T
Revision: S5511AJKD4
IMEI: 357469043196886
+GCAP: +CGSM,+DS,+ES
ATI3 -
ATI4 -
ATI5 -
ATI6 -
ATI7 -

So - does that shed any light?
Peter

[peter915]

Would there be a USB utility out there someplace?
I ask because if I connect my phone unsing USB - the phone recognizes the cable, but Windows comes up with an error message saying it does not recognize this device?
Anyone here know of a USB fix-it?

Peter

[Shane]

The phone will have drivers of its own.

SO just like when I plug in my S3 phone, windows needs the drivers for it.

Which should be in the software fot the phone on this page
http://www.samsung.com/nz/support/model/GT-S5511QRTTNZ-downloads

Shane

[peter915]

The only software at the Samsung site is the PC Studio thing, which loads up and then faults. (common - if you ask Google)

I have tried uninstalling it after I had the Toshiba manager program working and then re-installed the Samsung PC thing - it then loaded slightly better with no error message, but just hangs - like its looking for something - main GUI screen is loaded but no function - just hangs.
 Use the 3x keys to kill it.

I firmly believe its a USB driver issue.

I may have a resolve in a weeks time, as another old style phone - I have ordered a USB cable for  - another Samsung but older model,(this one has an external aerial port, which is usful for remote locations - which is why I brought it - we don't all live in areas with mobile phone coverage) the cable will come with it's own USB drivers - so they may help.
Just seems like MS have stopped supporting this method as I suppose WiFi is the norm??

Peter

[Shane]

The usb drivers will be for the phone. I wonder if they made Windows 8 drivers yet for that phone?

Shane

[peter915]

I now have a working version of Samsung PC Studio - ver 7
This works and looks for the mobile and locates it - using Bluetooth. USB cable not working.
The PC Studio asks to have a Password set between the PC and the phone.
How do I know or set the Password in the phone.
PC Studio says I can make the PW anything I like.
I put the same in the phone and it makes no difference.
Getting close now
PC Studio 7 located here
http://pc-studio.soft32.com/

[Shane]

I never used PC studio so I have no clue on what it needs or how to set it up.

Did the help file with it not help on giving any info?

Shane

[peter915]

I found a fix on the Microsoft site
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2830154#appliesto

I downloaded the Hotfix and installed it - as it was installing it came back and said it was not for this machine???
It says for Windows 8 ... mine is Windows 8 ???
So what gives
I also did the regedit fix
I now can plug the USB into the PC from phone and no error message appears on the PC.
My phone shows a PC icon on the screen - but there is no connection?
any ideas??
Peter

[Shane]

You are still going to need the right drivers for the phone no matter what. And so far it looks like they dont have Windows 8 drivers for that phone.

Shane

[peter915]

As an update - I ended up going around this problem - we use a USB modem for our main Wifi connection through a Dray tek router.
Someone suggested I simply take the Sim card out of my phone and put it in our USB modem.
So easy - why didn't I think of it before.
The modem now connects to the phone provider and accesses the 3 gig of data.

Now I have another issue, regards Port Forwarding but I must put that question over on the other forum.

Peter

[Shane]

Good trick

Shane