OK, could someone please try this...
Warnings:
Messing up your wpa_suplicant.conf file will result in a device that can no longer connect to the network.
Root access and operations as root are required. There is a possibility of rendering the device un-bootable, and thus unusable.
Assumptions:
1) We are Attempting to get an Augen Gentouch 78 online via a MiFi or similar "Portable hotspot" or a mobile phone in mobile hotspot mode.
2) The MiFi's network name is "my_mifi" (use your actual network name in everything below).
3) You have access to the Gentouch via ADB. (One-time configureation), and root access on the Gentouch.
Do:
On the Gentouch attempt to find the Access Point (AP) in Wi-Fi Settings.
If you see it, but cannot connect, try this.
Connect via adb.
Find the file /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
copy it to the host PC for editing.
Look for an entry for your MiFi or ad-hoc network. it will look something like:
Code:
network={
ssid="my_mifi"
key_mgmt=NONE
auth_alg=OPEN SHARED
wep_key0=<key>
priority=<some number here>
}
If you do not have an entry for the mobile AP, you can try creating one after the rest of the entries. Start by cofpying the relevant section from a regular WiFi AP that you have successfully connected to in the past. Use an unique and higher-numbered value for the priority value (i.e. 99).
add this to the specific entry:
mode=1
add the following to the top of the file _after_ the other initial lines (i.e. not in any specific network entry)
ap_scan=2
Save the file, and move it back to the Gentouch (obviously in the same location). Make sure the permissions and ownership remain correct: -rw-rw---- system wifi or possibily -rw-rw---- wifi wifi
Try connecting to your Mobile AP again.
Credit: User collindv from Slatedroid:
http://www.slatedroid.com/index.php?topic=5345.msg43689#msg43689 If this does not work, someone with the ability to make a wpa_supplicant binary (not just the .conf file) would have to build us one.