Difference between revisions of "How Do I: An Android Q&A"
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== configure a static IP address for WiFi == | == configure a static IP address for WiFi == | ||
| − | + | The touch path varies from one device to another. Here are some common touch paths | |
| − | * Menu -> Settings -> Wi-Fi settings | + | * Menu -> Settings -> Wi-Fi settings -> select the Network (hold down) -> Modify network config -> Show advanced options > IP settings -> Static |
| + | * Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Wifi Settings -> look for the network connected to under Wi-Fi networks and long press the network. -> Modify network | ||
== enable USB debugging == | == enable USB debugging == | ||
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On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3 | On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3 | ||
* Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging | * Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging | ||
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| + | == modify the WEP/WPA or other secure WiFi password for a saved network == | ||
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| + | On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3 | ||
| + | * Menu -> Settings -> Wi-Fi settings -> look for the network connected to under Wi-Fi networks and long press the network. -> Modify network. | ||
[[Category:Computer Technology]] | [[Category:Computer Technology]] | ||
[[Category:Android]] | [[Category:Android]] | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 4 August 2014
Contents
determine Android O/S version
The touch path varies from one device to another. Here are some common touch paths (menu layers you navigate through) to find your device Android OS version.
- Menu -> Settings -> About Phone -> Android Version
- Menu -> Settings -> About Phone -> Software Information
find WiFi MAC address
On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3
- Menu -> Settings -> About Phone -> Status -> Wi-Fi MAC address
find WiFi IP Address
On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3 that is already connected to Wifi and obtained an IP address. Allow time for a fresh connection to obtain an IP address and establish data communication.
- Menu -> Settings -> Wi-Fi settings, and look for the network connected to under Wi-Fi networks. Tap on the network you are connected to so that a dialog with network status, speed, signal strength, security type and IP address appears. If you have obtained a valid IP address or have one configured static it will appear here. Do not click on the Wi-Fi, "connected to..." at the top with the checkbox or you will drop the link.
configure a static IP address for WiFi
The touch path varies from one device to another. Here are some common touch paths
- Menu -> Settings -> Wi-Fi settings -> select the Network (hold down) -> Modify network config -> Show advanced options > IP settings -> Static
- Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Wifi Settings -> look for the network connected to under Wi-Fi networks and long press the network. -> Modify network
enable USB debugging
The USB debugging feature is sometimes needed to do things such as connect via USB cable to a PC for the purpose of basic file transfer, so that the Android device appears as a simple drive letter on the Windows machine. USB Debugging Mode was actually designed to facilitate a connection between an Android device and a computer with Android Software Development Kit (SDK). USB Debugging Mode is used to establish a direct connection between an Android device and a PC. USB Debugging is also necessary to root the Android device.
On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3
- Menu -> Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging
modify the WEP/WPA or other secure WiFi password for a saved network
On an Android phone with Android version 2.3.3
- Menu -> Settings -> Wi-Fi settings -> look for the network connected to under Wi-Fi networks and long press the network. -> Modify network.
