Sunday, June 3, 2012

BlueVPN+, connect your Android device to internet with a GPRS modem phone

In the previous post we saw how to pair two Android devices and share the internet connection between them with BlueDUN installed on the master and BlueVPN installed on the slave.   In particular we described how install and configure the BlueVPN:  this app implements a bluetooth dial up client, also called reverse DUN feature.  
However, there are situations where you need to connect an Android device, for example a tablet, and you don't own a second Android device (generally a phone), but you have only a GPRS [General Packet Radio Service] phone (like many common BlackBerry, Nokia, Samsung ...phones) with tethered modem capability.
Till now, you has been able to use this phone as an external modem to connect a laptop computer to the Internet but not to connect the Android device.
The last release of BlueVPN for Android ICS (4.0.x) enables the internet connection of Android devices through dial up modem phones and so bypasses this limitation.

To setup the connection you may follow the same steps described before:  enable the bluetooth on both Android and no-Android device and create the BT pairing.    For an unknown Android limitation it is strongly recomended to remove any space in the Bluetooth device names before the pairing ( for example:  rename "Nokia E65" to "NokiaE65" )



The main differences are in the setting parameters:

Modem compatibility:    some modems don't allow multiple lines for AT commands; if you enable this option the AT commands are not prefixed with <cr><lf> ("carriage return" and "line feed")
For example:    compatibility disabled:  <cr><lf>AT<cr><lf>  ;  compatibility enabled:   AT\<cr><lf>

Modem line feed:    if you disable this option the AT commands will use only the "carriage return" character (<cr>) otherwise thery will use both the "carriage return" and "line feed" (<cr><lf>)
For example:    compatibility disabled:    <cr>AT<cr>  ;     compatibility enabled:   AT<cr>

AT Initialization:  it is the modem initialization string, the default is E0V1&C1&D2  but you can change it according to your modem specifications

Connection Timeout:  is the time after which the app will resend the same data if it doesn't receive the replay for the first AT command or first LCP / NCP initialization packet.

Inter-character delay:   some devices are slow in processing characters so we need to wait some milliseconds between each of them (e.g. sending AT is equal to send 'A', wait few milliseconds, send 'T', wait few milliseconds, etc.)

LCP compatibility:  it is an option to force the PPP-LCP negotiation,  you need to enable this option only in extremely rare cases

Blackberry compatibility:  enable this option if you are connecting a Blackberry phone as modem

Bluetooth Insecure Socket:  enable this option only if you get issues with the bluetooth connection

DUN service channel:  represents the channel for the bluetooth DUN profile;  change the value and set a number like 2, 3 , 4 or 6 if the connection doesn't work with the default value 0 (auto-assigned)

Access Point:   while BlueDUN doesn't need any particular configuration because it routes the data packets to/from the Mobile 3G or Wi-Fi existing connections, for your phone to connect over GPRS, you'll need to tell the phone which APN (Access Point Name) to use.  
GPRS is a service supplied by mobile phone network operators and the APN is used to work out where to route data requests.  Most operators have different access points for different services, and you'll need to pick the right one, or things won't work; generally the Internet Access point is used for web browsing, email and instant messaging, etc.    Here is the World's GPRS APN list.
For CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) connections keep the Access Point value blank.

Phone Number:   GPRS doesn't use a dial-up number (as GSM data calls do), but a conventional dial up Phone Number (*99# , *99***1# or something similar) should be set for the modem negotiation.
For CDMA usually the number is #777.



Authentication:   the authentication step is generally required even if the username and password are not defined, so you may select the authentication type = PAP (default) or CHAP.   UserName and Password are sometimes required by certain mobile operators and you have to insert the right ones for the user authentication (otherwise leave them blank).

DNS:  finally, you may need to set the Primary and alternative (Secondary) DNS addresses; they are used to resolve the domain names and are generally assigned automatically during the connection setup when equal to 0.0.0.0.  If you force these parameters it is possible that the service provider cannot resolve the internet URLs and the connection doesn't work.


Note:  dialing and connection is supported by the wireless service provider and extra fees or additional charges might apply as this is going through the carrier's network.


BlueVPN has been tested with BlackBerry 9300, Nokia phones (E65, E66, N8-00 Belle, C60-01), Samsung SGH-L760.


Log reports:

You can help the app development in these way:
1. Open the BlueVPN settings and activate the options "Enable Logger" + "Log To File"
2. Go back and tap the GPRS phone name on the paired device list (start new connection)
3. If connection fails or after some time, open the BlueVPN settings again and click the last item [Send Files for Debug] for sending all the generated log files ( named application.log ) by email


Known issues:

A) The BlueVPN app seems locked on Modem or LCP negotiation messages

1. Pair the GPRS phone with a Windows PC and create a bluetooth modem connection
2. Open a command prompt on Window PC (cmd) and type in the order the following commands:
  • netsh
  • ras
  • set tracing PPP enable
3. Connect to internet the PC with your GPRS phone
4. Send by mail the file  /Windows/tracing/PPP.log  and the application.log (generated as described above)


B) The BlueVPN app shows the connected message (and the stop button) but suddently goes back to the paired device list

Some Android device manufacturers (Sony  for example) do not include the
VPN TUN module in the Android 4.0.x version that is installed on the device. This module is similar to a device driver. Without the module installed, a VPN tunnel cannot be established from the device.
To check if your device supports the VPN you can install the CatLog - Logcat Reader! app;
In case of unsupported VPN, an error message that appears similar to the following example is written to the catlog report when you tap the connection button on BlueVPN app:

E/VpnJni  (  189): Cannot allocate TUN: Bad file number
E/F5EdgeClient( 1391): Failed to establish VPN
E/F5EdgeClient( 1391): java.lang.IllegalStateException: Cannot create interface

You can install the TUN module by installing the "TUN.ko Installer" app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aed.tun.installer

Please contact the manufacturer's support for more information.

Best Practices:  Use only letters and numbers for Bluetooth device names (no special chars or spaces)


C) After the upgrade to Android 4.1 or 4.2 (Jelly Bean), BlueVPN doesn't connect when click on remote device name

Solution:
  - remove the pairing with the remote device on Android settings and create it again.
  - click over the icon on the right of paired device name
  - enable the option "Use for internet access" (don't worry if the it remains unchecked )



200 comments:

  1. hi, i have the blackberry 9800 but when i connect it it does not let me surf the web, it only sends packedges but not recieving it.. does it work with my blackberry torch 9800 with 3g? or do i need an extra application for it to work withbluevpn on my tablet?

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    1. It should work; try to set the primary and secondary DNS equals to 0.0.0.0

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    2. Me too. I am trying a BB Bold 9000 (I think, it's my wife's) to her new Nexus 7. I have made the connection with:

      APN: internet.com
      user: wapuser1
      pw: wap

      This is what is listed for Rogers, and it works with her netbook. I get packets sending, but nothing received.

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    3. Try to enable the "Alternative LCP negotiation" option in the setting panel

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    4. Me too, I'm using bold 978 but can't connect.

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    5. Hi, I have a nexus 7 and a blackberry curve 9320, I can connect using the APN, user and password and enabling the "Alternative LCP negotiation", I can send packets on my nexus 7 but cannot Receive. Pleaaaaase help me..!!

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    6. I have a Blackberry 9800 and I just got connected! Yay!

      Here's how I did it. Google "Internet APN" and you will find lists of Internet Settings for various providers.

      I have ATT and this worked for me:

      In BlueVPN Settings> Connection Options:
      I checked Auto-Resume and Bluetooth Insecure Socket.

      In BluVPN Settings> GPRS Options:
      Phone Number: *99#
      Access Point: wap.cingular
      Authentication: Password Authentication
      Username: WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
      Password: CINGULAR1
      Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
      Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0

      I left the Bluetooth Options unchecked and I checked "Enable Logger" and "Log to File" in Debug Options. I left the Logger Level alone.

      Happy Tethering!

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  2. android app development

    Sensational info. I look forward to seeing more.

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    1. If someone provides screenshots or videos, will publish them on this blog. This will be useful for all users. Also videos on youtube are very appreciated.

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  3. I found your app, I am looking for an application that works the other way around. I want to connect to my phones DUN service from my tablet to access internet. Let me know if you work on this!

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    1. This app manages both the bluetooth interface and the VPN (virtual private network) feature to redirect the network traffic. The VPN is not officially supported by Google until the Android version 4.0.x (ICS) and the bluetooth DUN profile is never supported. The fact that this app works fine with your device strictly depends on the manufacturer's firmware.
      I know there are firmwares where the VPN module is missed or incomplete and firmwares where the bluetooh DUN profile is marked as supported but not accessible. This is clearly a bug because in these cases is not possible to register the DUN profile in a custom way at the application level.
      I cannot answer to your question, you need to test the app and check if it works for your device firmware.

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  4. Thanks for sharing this such a great information i really appreciate your work and i shared your blog on facebook,twitter,g+ and digg because this information helps to every one

    Thanks
    Regards
    Android VPN

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  5. Can You thinked about something similar to BlueVPN?
    The same functionality but without VPN, only connect to DUN service on the Phone and use it thier GSM modem for internet access? The smart phone for it is not required.

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    1. Unfortunately the only way to redirect the network traffic for an Android device is to open a VPN connection.

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  6. Brilliant! I bought a Nexus 7 last week, and love it. But I wanted to be able to access the internet while outside of Wifi ranges, and now this lets me do it.
    I have an un-rooted Nexus 7, and it is bluetooth tethered using BlueVPN with a Nokia 5230 on t-mobile in the UK. It worked first time.
    Can't thank you enough for this!
    Just one question; I've been able to use the DUN on the phone from Windows 7 at HSDPA speeds, yet you mention that this uses GPRS. If I get a HSDPA signal on my phone (which I don't do where I am now) will the BlueVPN speed be at HSDPA rates, or can I only access GPRS rates? I know that bluetooth limits the speed anyway, but I was just curious about the terminology.
    Many thanks anyway - great to have an app that does exactly what is expected!!

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    1. The download speed depends on several conditions: the bluetooth interface, the VPN, the phone features and of course the app performances for data packet management.

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    2. Hello Matt,

      hope You are still a reader of this Blog. I want to use the Nokia 5230 but had some difficulties. Th phoe connects only very short to the internet.
      Is it possible that You post Your settings? What's the phonenumber You entered - I tried some but without success?

      Many thanks in advance!
      Gregor

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  7. dear blogger i will be happy if you give my answer and try to write a blogspot on your blog.

    Q: how can I use my nokia E71 as a gprs or edge modem to connect with internet on my android tablet?

    My tablet have 3G and wifi option but no gsm or sim support. On the other hand in our area there is no 3G, wifi, or anything except gprs/edge provided by our gsm mobile company.

    PLEASE HELP ME TO BROWSE INTERNET ON BY NEW TABLET.

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  8. BlueVPN should be the solution, but it depends on the tablet features. The BlueVPN for ICS works fine, while, if your tablet has an older Android version it is more complicated. Anyway not all Android ICS firmwares support the VPN connection. You can only download the app and try.

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  9. Good night dear friend, I congratulate you for your good contribution and app. I'm sure you can help me, I need to test this app on my tablet but google play will not let me download it, I have a tab Le pan Wi-Fi and I would like to use the program as I have a blackberry 9300.

    Please send me the app to my mail metje23@gmail.com

    Thanks in advanced

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  10. i would like to use your app but i am having problems. i want to connect a motorola atrix 2 to a samsung mythic phone so that i can browse the internet on the atrix2 phone. i installed the app and paired the devices. i start the app and choose to connect to the mythic. it goes through the process of connecting which it then does. then suddenly after 10sec it disconnects. am i missing something? what can i do to make this work? any help is much appreciated.

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    1. Morotola devices are problematic because the bluetooth profiles are in some cases already registered and it is not possible to create a new registration at application level.
      Probably it is a manufacturer choice to avoid the usage of these functionalities.

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  11. Many thanks for a great app!

    I initially had a problem with the "Some Android device manufacturers (Sony for example) do not include the VPN TUN module..." issue mentioned above.

    To solve it (for my Ampe A10 running Android 4.0.4) I installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aed.tun.installer

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    1. Thank you for the suggestion! I think it will be very usefull for all user with similar VPN issues

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  12. Mirko - great product! Thanks!

    One question - when connected using BlueVPN, my Nexus 7 (android 4.1) still shows 'no internet connection' despite my having a live connection. Some apps, however, still don't recognize the internet connection. I suspect those apps rely on the 'status message' instead of actually checking for a connection. Any way to fix this?

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    1. Not all applications access to the network using the same protocol; the only way to redirect the network traffic is the VPN and this is a limitation because not all protocols are allowed

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    2. Have the same problem. Surfing via browser works perfectly, but most of the apps (especially google-apps) didn't recognize a data-connection :( Nevertheless: This is nearly the most effective app in Google-store for me :) Looking forward for further updates and improvements!

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    3. It's an Android bug; file download works only for wifi and mobile:
      http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33666

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    4. Hi Mirko, great app, but any further word on this issue? Do you have any sort of workaround? Have Android 4.1.2, and really need to use Google Maps etc.!

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    5. It's a shame, that Google still wasn't able (or still didn't and doesn't even want...)to fix that issue, although it already exists since Android showed up on the market. If anyone knows of a working workaround, please reply here. I was wondering, maybe, the workaround could be a kind of a network bridge app or something, that bridges BlueVPN's connection to a 'working' adapter (maybe Wifi?), so that applications that are unable to connect yet, can connect again. However, I disagree that this could be a protocol issue, morely it is an issue of a network adapter, that is permitted for usage or not. That's why I came up with that 'network bridge' thing. Maybe an application, which fakes 'connected wifi' system message somehow, could be a workaround as well.

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    6. I found a solution: Using Fake Wifi Connection (uses Xposed Framework).
      see http://stackoverflow.com/questions/17876259/how-to-fake-a-wi-fi-or-3g-connected-event-on-android

      It works very well in my galaxy s2

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    7. I found a solution: Using Fake Wifi Connection (uses Xposed Framework).
      see http://stackoverflow.com/questions/17876259/how-to-fake-a-wi-fi-or-3g-connected-event-on-android

      It works very well in my galaxy s2

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    8. Hi,

      Where did you find this app? It isn't available on Google Play.

      Zoli

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    9. Never mind. I've found the source.

      Zoli

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  13. Got a problem on samsung tab 2 7.0 (android 4.0.3) + nokia 5800.
    I'm getting "Enter PIN code to connect to 5800 via bluetooth" dialog while trying to connect to the phone from the application devices list, though the devices have already been paired before app launch.
    The dialog is shown and closed in a second or two if I do nothing. The BT icon on the phone shows the BT connection is active while the dialog is shown and is changed to inactive when the dialog is closed.
    I've manged to enter a random digit as a PIN to the dialog before it was closed and the vpn connection was successfully created giving me the internet access through the phone.
    Any thoughts? Thanks.

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    1. Sometimes this is a problem related to the BT device name: if your nokia phone includes spaces or other no-alphanumeric symbols inside the bluetooth name (showed in the paired device list) you can get this issue. Try to rename the phone.

      It may be also an ICS issue:
      http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11082819/bluetooth-connection-on-android-ics-not-possible

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    2. It's very important to add in the settings the name of Access Point that is used by your phone. Without doing it my tab also was asking for the pin code. BlueVPN is great!

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  14. Hello. Nice app. I try to get it work with my sony tablet s (android 4.0.3) and my Nokia N8 phone running symbian belle. Can you help?

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    1. Please enable the Logger and "Log to File" options in the setting panel, try a new connection and send me the file "application.log" generated inside the /sdcard/com.bluevpn folder of your tablet

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  15. Great app! A little problem question though: is it only works with browsers? I tried speedtest.net app but didn't work. Also whatsapp and other chat app seems doesn't work.

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    1. As I wrote above, this is due to the VPN restrictions. I'll investigate in the future if there is a workaround

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    2. This is due to an Android bug:
      http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33666

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  16. Works well, all applications that I usually use can connect to the internet. But there is a big issue: CPU load, constantly 100%. I am using CM10 now, but I tested with CM9, same problem, constant 100% cpu load, and terrible battey drain. Can anyone else confirm that?

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    1. I think it is due to the firmware; probably the VPN module

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    2. Last update solved this problem, now it's fantastic, thank you!

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    3. I also noticed, that with this new release my Nokia e63 power consumption significantly dropped, down to about 35mA, when there is no data transmission, only the connection is established. Previously there were frequent spikes, up to 200mA, even with no data transmission, now the power graph is flat, the average is below 40mA, only the actual data flow raises it to about 200mA, but this is normal. I'm really impressed, this is the ultimate tethering solution, not the power-hungry wifi. Please, do not incidentally spoil all those good features with next releases, hehe

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    4. Thank you for your detailed review!
      I've drastically reduced the packets exchanged to keep the connection alive when the channel is not used.
      Moreover, I've noticed in the previous version a lot of GC (java garbage collector) calls even if the free memory was sufficient.

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  17. Hey Mirko,

    I tried to connect my Nexus 7 with my Nokia 5230 but it faild. I send you the logs via mail. Hope, you can help.

    Markus

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    1. Thank you, I've analyzed your logs and I think the problem is in the connection parameters. I've tested BlueVPN with Nexus 7 and Nokia 5230: the app works for me (with my internet provider)

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  18. Absolute genius! I just put ICS on my HP TouchPad and this was the first application I installed. I paired my tablet with my phone (Samsung Rogue on Verizon - SCH-U960 - a dumb feature phone). In BlueVPN in settings I set the phone number (#777 for Verizon), UserName (myphonenumber@vzw3g.com), Password (vzw). Then I tried connecting and at first it didn't work until I turned on Modem Compatibility. Then it worked perfectly. I have $10/month unlimited data option for my "feature phone" and now it tethers with my phone! It's only 3g but for $10/month it's perfectly fine. My only question is where do I send a check or do you have a donate page?

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    1. I'm very glad you can navigate now; a donation for me is your satisfaction; Thank you!

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    2. Mirko
      You must have created a lot of Satisfactions
      I was amazed by your response!

      I am Running Blue VPN on my Tablet Galaxy Note 8
      with my Nokia E72 and it is working.
      Internet Browser is working
      thadtowntall k9 Mail To get my mail working
      waze Navigation is working But Not when searching for a destination '( NO internet connection)
      Google play is working' skype is not working, (no connection)
      will you find some workout for it?
      Again -a Big Thank you for your great idea to have made this possible!
      Patrick

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  19. This has been working fine - really great - for about 3 weeks. Now BlueVPN hangs when "negotiating with modem". I've tried Uninstall/install and now get "NO CARRIER detected, please check phone line".

    It seems that a new log file is started each day, and today's is HUGE, so I'll email tomorrows after just one connect attempt, unless you know of a simple remedy !!!

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    1. Enable the Logger (and Log to File) option in the setting panel only if you want to send me the generated application.log file for debug. Otherwise, disable this option to avoid performance degradation.

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  20. Hi, this is just what I am looking for but having problems stuck on modem negotiating with Galaxy S i900 2.3.6 and Nexus 7 4.1.1. I'll email the log file. I have tried it with BlueDUN and using Mobile AP tethering, same result. More than happy to do screen shots/videos when I can get this working.

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  21. I am trying to connect my Android ICS to Nokia 5800. The connection is established and I can see on the phone an active connection. But no data is received by the Android Tablet. The browser is not getting any data. The email is also showing offline.

    Can you please help ?

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    1. Try to activate the remote SIM feature in the bluetooth properties, then pair again with the tablet.

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  22. Hi,
    Has anyone successfully connected a Nexus 7 to a Blackberry 9790 using BlueVPN? Tried it various ways, and although it is paired and briefly seems to try and connect on the phone, the connection never properly establishes itself.
    Thanks in advance.

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    1. Hi Dave,
      Nexus 7 is fully compatible with BlueVPN; anyway each case is different from the other because there are several variables to consider, in particular the phone modem firmware and the network operator. I know that BB phones work fine, but I need to see the logs to discover the reason of your issue.

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  23. Hi,

    I am getting an error :

    ERROR com.bluexvpn Thread - 263 - VPN Build error : Cannot create interface

    com.bluexvpn Thread - 265- BT Read_Thread data error : Software caused connection abort

    I am using Nokia 5800 and Ainol Novo fire running ICS 4.0.4. The Nokia 5800 connects very well for my Apple Mac.

    Thanks .....

    Sree

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    1. The VPN module tun.ko is missed in your device's firmware:
      https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aed.tun.installer

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  24. Why would I have Bluetooth dun on my Android if I didnt install it?

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    1. It depends on the firmware: some manufacturer (like Motorola) add this profile to their devices

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  25. Hi! BlueVPN works only on first connect with my tablet Ainol Aurora II (tablet is not culprit for sure) and phone Samsung GT-3650. After first connect/disconnect I can't use DUN until phone is rebooted.
    Here's part of log: http://dpaste.org/qTY7f/ (grep for CME ERROR: 3)
    I'm pretty sure that it's somehow related to ATE0V1&C1&D2 command. What is its purpose?

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    1. The problem is not the ATE0V1&C1&D2 because it returns "OK", but the AT+CGDCONT.

      http://www.smssolutions.net/tutorials/gsm/gsmerrorcodes/

      I think it depends on your network operator.
      Anyway, you wrote a negative comment on Google Play without contacting me, it means you don't want my support

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    2. http://www.velcom.by/ru/private/support/9383.htm

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    3. Sorry for 1 star review, I was too disappointed :( Edited review to 4 stars with neutral comment. Anyway, I've no problems with DUN with Linux client and with other clients (ppp widget or pppd daemon configured manually) on Android. And those clients does not send ATE0V1&C1&D2 command. I'm pretty sure that it's phone bug (because its too crappy) or network operator issue, whatever. But unfortunatelly BlueVPN triggers it somehow :(

      Once again, on 1st connect AT+CGDCONT works OK, after disconnect/connect it fails for some reason. I'm able to use internet via BlueVPN only on 1st connect after phone (which acts as DUN server) boot.

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    4. How do you close the connection?
      The best way is to click the big "Power" button on BlueVPN: it disconnect the VPN and close the bluetooth channel with modem device.
      Please contact me by email

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    5. It happens the same to me in a nexus 7. And I use the method you specify clicking the big "power" button. Is quite frustrating

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  26. Hi Mirko,

    I have a nexus 7 and a blackberry curve 9320, I can connect using the APN, user and password and enabling the "Alternative LCP negotiation", I can send packets on my nexus 7 but cannot Receive. Can you plz help?

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    1. Try to download the 1.5 version.
      Probably you don't need the "Alternative LCP negotiation" with BB phones. If you have the same issues with 1.5 version, please enable the Logger (to File) and send me the application.log file generated into the /sdcard/com.bluevpn folder

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    2. It's magically working tonight!!.. Thanks so much!! Your a Legend!!

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  27. Hi Mirko,

    Im the new guy to this forum..I have been searching for a tethering solution entire web for more than a month..finally this blog looks closed to the problem and hoping for a solution..

    Look forward for your appreciated support on below :

    bought Google Nexus 7 Tab with BT.3 PAN profile , wanted to connect my Blackberry Curve 8530 ( cdma ,evdo ) over BT..but, failed to do so..tried over blue VPN application on my Tab too..

    Its seems, issue to due to my Tab is BT PAN profile and Mobile is BT DUN Profile..also check if any application that is available on Blackberry or Google Play market place which converts BT PAN to DUN profile or vice versa..but, could not get..

    also looking for an option of rooting my Tab if its gives me a solution..

    Appreciate your valuable suggestion

    Thx
    Sai
    saiktelecom@gmail.com

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    1. Install BlueVPN on Nexus 7, it enables the bluetooth DUN profile and in this way you can connect the tablet online through the BB phone.

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    2. Install "BT tether briged" from the APP word in your BB 8530. them you need disable the dial up network native on your mobile, and star the app. Install the BlueVPN on Nexus 7, and config the number user name and pasword from you carrier. and then conect with you bb. Note: firts paired both

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    3. how do u disable the dial up network native on a blackberry?

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  28. I'm working on new BlueVPN version: it will include an homescreen widget to enable/disable the connection with only one click

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  29. Hello Mirko,
    Do you happen to know if BlueVPN V1.3 is compatible with a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 GT-P6800 running Honeycomb? I am trying to connect to my Nokia E6-00 but it never gets past modem negotiating. I get a "Fail to connect to BT device, please turn off Bluetooth: is not a valid Bluetooth address" message when I stop BlueVPN. I installed CAtlog as recommended but I can't see the message you mention to look out for.
    Regards
    Jeremy

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  30. Hi Mirko, i am using the nexus 7 tablet and a BB 9700. connection it´s working fine for some apps., Play Store, browsing works but other apps don´t (Netflix, Play Movie, Trulia...) because de bug code you reported above sep 25.
    i would like to know when you get a workaround for that issue.
    so i want to ask if you think that this particular issue will be corrected in a future 4.1 Jelly Bean update.
    Thanks in advance.
    Juan

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  31. Unable to connect nexus 7 to HTC diamond 2(win mobile 6.1) bluetooth.
    Any advice.
    Tnx
    billydump@gmail.com

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  32. I am trying to connect my Galaxy note Android ICS to bb 8530. The connection is established and I can see on the phone an active connection. I saw the conection status and only send data but no received any data.

    I use the version 1.5, and already try enable Alternative LCP negotiation and then disable and itsn work.

    Can you plz help


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  33. Unable to connect nexus 7 to motorola l7e,it is paired and briefly seems to try and connect on the phone, the connection never properly establishes itself.

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  34. Hi Mirko,

    I seldom post a comment to an app developer but I must say thanks to you. After going thru the web for so many times, I was not able to find a solution to let my Samsung Galaxy Tab II 7.0 wifi riding on my BB9000's data plan (not BB plan, just "normal" GPRS data) until I found this site. The BlueVPN works instantly once I paired the devices. Good work and keep it up! (Just one minor issue: don't know why, my Gmail doesn't sync. Any suggestion?)

    Eric

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  35. hi i have nokia E71 and bsnl penta t-pad ws702c
    i am trying to connect internet from my nokia E71 to Android tablet .
    my problem is when i connect using bluevpn it just shows modem negotiation and then comes back to the list of BT pairing ....
    i have done BT pairing successfully and i have also tried all your answers which you gave above to otheres like enable LCP and logger and log to file...i have also set DNS 0.0.0.0
    THERE ARE SOME MORE OPTIONS LIKE INSECURE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION SOCKET.... i don't know which one to check which one not to check
    the problem is whenever i try it shows modem negotiation and comes back to bt pairing list
    PLEASE HELP ME ....ONLY U CAN HELP...
    just once you do it and tell what all to do
    plz for god sake help me...

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  36. Hallo, thank you, great app but it has a strange behaviour on my tablet (a cheap Ainol Fire). When I try to pair it with my Nokia 5800, after the "Modem negotiating" phase the tablet reboots! Well it does not actually reboot but seems to crash and re-start!

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    1. Probably it is due to a bug in the device firmware

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    2. However sometimes it works... :S

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    3. I found 2 errors in the application.log:

      com.bluexvpn Thread-92 - VPN build error: null
      com.bluexvpn Thread-96 - VPN build error: android.os.DeadObjectException

      I's a great app. Very useful, too bad for the error...

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    4. Ok, sorry for hammering :) but It's just to let other Fire owner, or guys with the same problem, know. I've solved the problem upgrading the firmware from the stock ROM to a Cyanogen adapted for the Ainol Fire. You can find It on the Slatedroid forum. Probably it was a bug in the device firmware as you were saying.
      Now It works perfectly. Thank you again for the app!

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  37. IMPORTANT NOTE: if you need support, please send me the "application.log" file generated as described in the post; otherwise I cannot reply to your requests. Thank You

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  38. First of all kudos to Mirko, his efforts help us immensely and it's moral duty to donate to him.
    I want to share my experience with Nexus 7 and Nokia E71.
    After many frustrating tests, where I got this error:
    CET ERROR com.bluexvpn Thread-502 - User alert: Fail to connect to E71 Fabrizio: read failed, socket might closed, read ret: -1
    I tried several parameters without success.
    The solution was trivial: rename my E71, under E71's Bluetooth parameters, removing the space.
    Mirko recommends this, he is right!

    Thanks to Mirko and happy tethering to everybody.

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  39. I have a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3110 running Android Ice Cream sandwich, wi-fi only model.

    I have installed the BlueVPN app on my Tab and paired it with my Nokia X3-02, and they connect perfectly. I do not have an Android phone.

    I am on EE/Orange PAYG, so would not expect to see any of the issues you hear of where mobile phone operators do not like tethering due to increased data usage.

    I have set the two devices to auto-connect on Bluetooth. I connect to the internet on my phone using the 3G connection with no problem, but when I try to connect to this connection via BlueVPN on my tablet, it first of all shows as connected on the phone, then after less than 5 seconds it disconnects and I get a message saying "Subscribe to general packet data first". I also had this message when I put my girlfriend's SIM in my phone, but she is on a monthly contract with EE/Orange, hence I initially thought the problem may have been the fact that operators don't like tethering with inclusive internet access tariffs, although surely that shouldn't be the case with PAYG.

    I was considering buying a GiffGaff Gigabag to connect via 3G on my phone, but am reluctant to do so at the moment owing to this problem. I do not have any option to do any deep setting changes on my phone internet settings. It is set to Orange GPRS as the preferred access point, and I have no problem accessing the internet on my phone.

    From all I have read, I should be able to connect this way but am having difficulty doing so. There was no application log error, so I am unable to post it. Any suggestions please?

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  40. How can i pair a htc sensation with a parrot asteroid radio? I have tried it with blue dun, bit it won't work.

    grtz John Teygeler.

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  41. Please help me. I don't do this act. My device is galaxy player 5.0
    and my phone is too old. :D Samsung e200.I did everything but.When says modem negotiating it closes:( (my device is 4.0.3) :(

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    1. Probably this device doen't support the VPN

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  42. Which is latest version of bluevpn ...can u mail me that soft... I cant download it from playstore..

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    1. What is the device Android version?
      If you can't download from Google Play, probably your device is not compatible with the app. Anyway send me an email, so I can reply sending you the last APK.

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  43. on my nexus 7(updated to 4.2.1),after installed bluevpn,I uesed it to connected to my Nokia E71 through BT for the first time, it's work fine. but later it never works.

    and also in the option of paired BT device, I cannot find 'use Internet Access' option.

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    1. Probably it desn't depend on the bluetooth pairing.
      Please enable the Logger and Log to File options; try a new connection attempt an send me the file "application.log" created under the /sdcard/com.bluevpn of your nexus 7.

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  44. i have a nokia n8, there is no option on nexus running 4.2.1 to check 'use for internet'

    is there any hope for me? Is this fixable? Does android need to be updated to fix?

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    1. Nexus 7 running version 4.2.1 should be perfectly compatible with BlueVPN; what happens when you tap the Nokia N8 name in the app main screen?
      Note: remove all spaces in the phone name ("Nokia N8" -> "NokiaN8")

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    2. First of all thank you sincerely for the reply, I'm impressed.

      The problem seems to be a complete lack of option for 'use for internet access' in my n7 menu.

      I know bluvpn is connecting, because after setting up a new pairing, when connecting bluvpn my phone reacts and asks if I trust my nexus.

      When I try to connect it usually says 'modem negotiating' then simply fails and reverts to main screen.

      Again, thanks ... I just bought the n7 and this will make or break it for me

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    3. Pardon me, I forgot to mention I did remove spaces in phone name.

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    4. Hey, thanks for the reply.
      It was a lack of access point name that caused my previous issue.
      I can connect now no problem. But the connection is extremely buggy, it losses connection constantly. The ONLY app I can seem to use for more than 5 minutes without losing connection is opera mini. Also, possibly with noting ... there is still no option for "use for internet access".

      We all appreciate your hard work and tips, thank you!

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  45. To reset the app (like mobile phone list), just go to Settings-> applications-> delete app data
    Is it right?

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    1. The listed devices are all those paired in the android settings; to remove phones you need to discard the pairing in the bluetooth options

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  46. Hi,
    I have android 4.1.1, can not connect to the BluVPN. Phone (Samsung C 3322) connects to the tablet, but I do not have the "Profiles" and "interenet Access" as pictured No. 4 I do not know what the problem is. The Windows phone connects without a problem. I would be grateful for your response.

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  47. ok, For me work well using BB Torch 9810 (broadcasting) and my asus tf700T. The conection is low, but webpage is opening and all email services app work great. The download and some app no open because say no have network conection.

    This app work 100%

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  48. Awesome. I have an ASUS Nexus 7 and a BB Torch 9800. Was having trouble for a while. Finally changed the Bluetooth device name to remove spaces and it now works like a charm.

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  49. Hi. Great app. Connected first time for me using a BB Bold 9700 and a Galaxy S3. The GS3 is CDMA and I travel internationally including many countries without CDMA data networks. My company-provided BB seems to work anywhere on the planet and has an unlimited international data roaming plan. This app is exactly what I needed, and very simple. Only problem is that so many apps on the GS3 don't recognize the network connection. I mainly need to use Touchdown (for company Exchange email and calendar) and GrooVe IP for free calling through my Google Voice account. Neither of these work. In fact, the only apps that seem to work are browsers and Gmail. Anyway, I know that's an Android bug, which will hopefully get fixed soon. The app works perfectly. I just won't be using it much until all apps recognize the network connection. Thanks!

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  50. I am trying to make Bluevpn work with last upgraded 4.2.1 JellyBean Nexus 7, connecting via bluetooth to my old Nokia 6120 Classic (wich supports DUN only).

    With stock firmware on Nexus 7 bluevpn worked very well, now i get each time

    "Fail to connect to Nokia6120rob: read failed, socket might closed, read ret: -1".

    I tried to unpair/pair the phone, reset bluetooth on both devices, and one time the connection worked for few seconds. No w is steadily and definitely not working.

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  51. I got this working on me (Nexus 7 + Nokia e5-00)
    I renamed Nexus 7 bluetoothname to "Nexus7" (without space)
    Nokia's bluetoothname is just "Nokia"
    I added in setup in dns-address those adresses what my computer gives me when i use my Nokia modem as for it. Hope this help someone ; )

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  52. Hi,

    I have a Nexus 7 with Android 4.2.1 and a BlackBerry 9800. Up until a couple of weeks ago it worked perfectly. But now it doesn't.

    It connects to the phone and the phone says "modem mode enabled", but I have no internet connectivity.

    In the BlueTooth options for my phone on the Nexus 7, there is no "Use for internet access" option.

    Any suggestions? I was planning to buy a load of Nexus 7s for work, but if they can't connect to the internet through our Blackberrys, then we'll have to find another solution.

    Thanks

    Alec

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    1. This is due to the Android BT stack; try the following test:

      turn off the tablet and charge it while it is off

      after you turned it on, the app should work fine again.

      Alternately, stop the application from the Android Settings / Application / BlueVPN / Stop: this should free the BT channel

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    2. Thanks for your help Mirko.

      Tried that, both the switch off and on method and the alternate method. No change. Both the phone and BlueVPN think that they are connected properly, but I have no internet access from any app.

      Do you know why I don't have the "use for internet access" option?

      Alec

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    3. Please send me the application.log:

      - enable the Logger and Log to File options
      - perform a new connection attempt
      - go to folder /sdcard/com.bluevpn and send me the generated files

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  53. I'm having the exact same problem as Alec. Nokia 6021c with Nexus 4 on CM10.1.

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  54. Hello Mirko, this is a great app. Thanks!

    One question. I have nexus 7 and a Nokia e72 and I use the mail exchange prg of the nexus for work emails but this doesn't seem to work with the app. Is there a way of doing it?
    Thanks,
    Sabine

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    1. There are some apps (like GMail and the Android eMail client )that check for a valid connection before exchange data throught the VPN. Try to use another app for email: for example the Aqua mail ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kman.AquaMail )

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  55. Hello! i have a nexus 7 and a Nokia N95. Sometimes BlueVPN works just fine and connects very fast...but other times i get this error in log file: com.bluevpn Thread 182 (215) VPN build error: Bad address or bt socket closed read return -1 and it doesn't connect to internet.

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  56. I have been able to connect my Acer Iconia A100 (Android 4.0.x) with BB8520. The browzer works, but none of the other applications :-(

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  57. am using bluevpn.itz working on nokia phone.not working in samsung corb .that means phones are connecting bt vpn is nt conecting.i dnt knw watz the pbm..also the key icon didnt appear.bt itz working well nokia.

    pls email me the solution at rsoorajs@gmail.com

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  58. ok I have a nokia N8 and a nexus 7. I have blue vpn installed on the nexus 7 but cant get it on my n8 as all links send me to google play and for some dumb reason my n8 wont allow me to download anything from there... any suggestions as to where I can get it, or will it work with it only running on my nexus as I've tried it this way and it sticks on modem negotiating :(

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  59. I just wanna say that BlueVPN is the only easy way i could get my new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0" to tether to my good old Nokia e71. Thanks so much for a great app!

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  60. I am using the BlueVPN v1.5. May I suggest you to make an version which simply uses GSM dial-up-networking connection (i.e. tel no., login name, password). Not many people need GPRS plan. In my case, I connect my Nokia 6230 with my Xperia Pro. It works but needs GPRS data connection. It would be fine if there is an option of not using GPRS. Thank you a lot!

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    1. Sorry, no kidding, who is using dial-up connections nowadays... It would need almost total rewrite of the whole app, so making such requests is kind of weird.

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  61. Hi,
    It is a very useful apps. I would be happy if the BlueVPN can support GSM data (not only GPRS). Thanks!

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  62. I found one issue, not very important, but maybe could be easily fixed. When I check the option to automatically reconnect, and phone BT is turned off, or phone is taken away from the tablet and there is no connection, tablet power consumption is quite high. Normally, when connection is established, this particular tablet takes about 400mA, but when it tries to connect to temporarily unavailable phone BT, current raised to 700-800mA. Probably there is a loop, constantly checking for BT device to become available, and that loop causes high CPU load. Otherwise everything is perfect, it's a wonderful piece of software.

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  63. corporate it solutions The blog was absolutely fantastic! Lot of great information which can be helpful in some or the other way.

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  64. Hi, I have the v.1.5 of Bluevpn on a Nexus 7 (android 4.2.2) and on a TrekStor Ventos 10.1 (android 4.1.1). My phone in a Nokia N8 Belle. With the same settings on both devices, why the Nexus 7 works fine and the TrekStor succeds in atcivating the connection on the phone, but never appear the big button and switch to the list of bluetooth devices, and obviously doesn't navigate? Thanks for any answer.
    Conrad

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  65. It's worked on me to. I used BlueVPN v1.3 HC-.
    Maybe when I try at first time (after setting username,etc), it cannot connect and show message "negotiating with modem" for a long time. Then I check on the option Modem Compability and try once more. After that, I can connet to my phone modem but can acces the internet. This problem solve after installed "tun.ko".
    I can surf internet from android via bluetooth now.
    Many Thanks BlueVPN..

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  66. Firstly thanks: bluevpn tethered my nexus 7 to my nokia e72 and I have internet working through it :-) I used waze on my nexus 7 very happily that way for a few days, but today waze started telling me I have not network connection when using bluevpn. Data is 100% coming through into waze because I see other users and traffic updates etc but when I try to search a destination it tells me there is no network connection. The strangest party is that it worked fine including searches until today. I really love waze on my nexus 7 so please help! Thanks, James.

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    1. Hi,
      I tether my galaxy Note 8 with my Nokia E72 Toot using BLUEVPN
      than the Same Situation With WAZE.
      Did you Resolved it?
      I have Version 2.4
      Thank you.
      Patrick

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  67. Firstly, many thanks for this. I know your software works because somebody on a Skoda forum has managed to get it working
    I have just bought a Skoda car and my phone is a Galaxy s3 LTE. When connecting to the car via the rSAP bluetooth protocol the car effectively takes over control of the sim from the phone. So the phone has no 3G signal it all goes through the car. The trouble is I still need to use the internet for various reasons and I can`t do this.
    Somebody on The Skoda forum has managed to do this using your excellent software but he hasn`t appeared for a while to explain to me how its done.
    I don`t understand whether I need BlueDUN or BlueVPN or both and I don`t understand all the terminology used here such as packets, virtual private network, etc etc.
    Can you explain to me how I can achieve what I need in simple laymans terms that an idiot like me can understand

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  68. Thanks Mirko, this is a great app! It took me a while to get it working with my Blackberry 9900, but it works now. I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 with Android 4.1.1. Here is what I did to get the tab to connect through the bb:
    (1) On the bb, Bluetooth Connections setting screen, press Blackberry key and select Options from the menu. Rename Device Name to remove the space, i.e. change BlackBerry 9900 to BlackBerry9900.
    (2) Under BlueVPN Settings, enable Modem Compatibility.
    (3) Change Phone Number to *99#
    (4) Enter the correct details for my mobile phone network in Access Point, UserName and Password. I'm on T-Mobile and got the details from http://www.geeksquad.co.uk/articles/t-mobile-apn-settings#bb
    (5) Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS servers used by my bb. (Don't know if this is strictly necessary, something I tried before the old classic of switching it off and on again made everything work)
    It took me a long time to figure out that I had to change the phone number until I read about it here - http://www.berryreview.com/2009/01/30/faq-setup-guide-for-bluetooth-dial-up-networking-with-your-blackberry/
    Although some of the Android apps like Facebook and Skype don't work properly, they only work on WiFi it seems, Gmail, Browser and Firefox work fine!! That's enough for me, I can use the tab for email, twitter, facebook, uploading photos to flickr and browsing when I don't have wifi. (Why don't I use the wifi hotspot on my bb I hear you ask - I am on pay as you go and T-Mobile don't allow me to use that.)
    Excellent piece of work Mirko!
    p.s. Like someone else above, I also had the problem with everything appearing to connect ok but no internet access, but it was all OK after I followed the advice of powering off, connecting to charge for a few seconds, then powering on again.

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  69. Hello, and Thanks for this nice apli.
    I got a nexus 7 with 4.2.2, and a BB 9800.
    After passing the afternoon trying to make it work, I could discover that for one unknown reason for me, it doesn'twork with the version 2.0 but works fine with the version 1.5. just slow.
    I tried the charge tips from you but dont change nothing.
    Do you have an idea why ?
    And in case that it would be resolved and work in version 2.0, would the speed be increased ?
    Thank you

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    1. Please install the version 2.0 and enable the Logger to File.
      The log file is generated inside folder /sdcard/com.bluevpn; please try a new connection a send me the log file application.log

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  70. I keep getting the message "NO CARRIER detected, please check the phone line". I have configured Bluevpn on my Samsung Tab 2 7.0 and trying to get it to tether to my Nokia E63. The APN detail is not available on the phone as it identifies it as being “Protected”. I have obtained the APN (three.co.uk) from the internet, but it still does not seem to work. Is there anything I can do?

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    1. I need the log file, follow the method described above to generate it, thank you

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  71. After the upgrade 2.0 of Apr 28, 2013, I cannot connect to Internet. Connection from Nexus 7 to BlackBerry Bold 9780 is OK. Packets are sent from, but cannot received by Nexus 7. Until the recent upgrade, I had used BlueVPN with no major problem for months. I have tested all the option and suggestions given on this blog; but nothing helped.

    I can send you a screenshot and log files; if you want. Is there a way to install the previous version?

    Many thanks.

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    1. Yes, of course, but it is better to take a lool to the log file

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    2. I sent you an e-mail with the log file. Thank you very much for the reply.

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    3. How do I send you the log file? Email? I dont seem to see an email address from this long post. None is available on Playstore.

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    4. And yes, while it is better to have a look at the log file from developer’s standpoint, user will love it to be able to install the old version. Cant wait to lose the use of this excellent app, even for just one day.

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    5. Mirko is working on a patch of version 2.0. If you write to him, I think he will send you a test copy. I am writing this post using BlueVPN!

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    6. The new version 2.2 should solve the connection issue for BlackBerry phones (please enable the option "BlackBerry compatibility" in the settings)

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  72. Same issue here, how do i downgrade back to Version 1.5?

    "After the upgrade 2.0 of Apr 28, 2013, I cannot connect to Internet. Connection from Nexus 7 to BlackBerry Bold 9700 is OK. Packets are sent from, but cannot received by Nexus 7. Until the recent upgrade, I had used BlueVPN with no major problem for months. I have tested all the option and suggestions given on this blog; but nothing helped."

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    1. Install new version 2.2 and enable the option "BlackBerry compatibility" in the setting panel

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  73. I am using Nexus7 and Nokia 2050

    I can't make it work. Nokia 2050 shows that it connected. but BlueVPN stay with "Modem negotiating...".

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    1. Try to enable the option "BlackBerry compatibility" in the setting panel for version 2.2

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  74. Thank you thank you thank you. Since Android doesn't support Ad-hoc networks and my Symbian doesn't support infrastructure tethering this is exactly the application I have been looking for and it worked just fine!

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  75. Hi , I have an android 4.1 jellybean tablet (Acer Iconia B1) and I failed to establish internet connection from my nokia n73, when I use the app to connect it shows "Service Discovery failed" and in the Log File too...
    But I can still use the BT-DUN profile from N73 to pc, I checked it with Java code from my PC it shows the presence of "BT DUN Profile 0x1103 UUID" in the phone
    [ also used samsung gt-s5620 to connect Iconia to internet through BlueVPN
    the same 'Service discovery failed']
    ... I re-paired it But No Response PLEEEEASEE HELP...?
    thanks

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  76. Hi
    I have a nokia n8 belle and samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1 p5113 and the negotiation faild with "Connection negotiation failed, assigned ip is null". any clue? I'm in Argentina.

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  77. Rename the phone removing spaces in the name; set the Access Point value in BlueVPN

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    1. I did it, also I enable the option bb

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    2. I set the access point the same as mi cell pohone has.

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  78. my internet Samsung Galaxy S3 bluetooth DUN good ready Nokia 5800 and 5320 fast speed 3.5G HSDPA 2 Mbps info:

    phone number: * 99 #
    Access point web.tmovil.cl
    Username: web
    Password: web
    Primary DNS: 0:0:0:0
    Secondary DNS: 0:0:0:0

    Chile www.movistar.cl

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  80. Can I connect Dial up networking connection using Samsung SCH W279 CDMA/GSM Dual sim mobile phone with Andriod 4.0 ICS I Ball Tab 3G 7271.

    http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/mobile-phone/mobile-phone/cdma-phone/SCH-W279MSAINU-spec

    http://www.iball.co.in/Category/Performance-Series/273

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  81. I am trying to make this work with a Sprint (CDMA) Motorola V3M RZR and a tablet running Android 4.2.2. I can get the two units to pair via Bluetooth but cannot progress beyond there.

    Here is what I have been using:

    phone number: #777
    Access point: internet.com
    Username:
    Password:
    Primary DNS: 0:0:0:0
    Secondary DNS: 0:0:0:0

    I have played with all the options in setting but it simply hangs on "Modem negotiation". I can get internet access from my phone so that is not the issue.

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    1. For CDMA connection you don't need an APN; please leave this field empty. In case of more issues, enable the Logger and Log to File options, try one of more connections and send me the log files (last option of setting panel)

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  82. According to the website below Sprint CDMA does take an APN. (http://www.webmessenger.com/support/APN.jsp). In any event, I tried it both with and with out the APN and both failed. I sent you the logs a moment ago.

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  83. I have blackberry Z10, would work with bluevpn?

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  84. I am having a heck of a time getting this to work. I will send you the log files and any help would be appreciated. I have tried lots of things but keep getting "Service discovery failed"

    Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab2 7.0 (rooted)
    Phone: Nokia E73
    Carrier: T-Mobile

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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  85. I try to connect my nexus 7 with blackberry 9700 but it didn't work, bluevpn said:"assigned IP is null". Please help! Thank you very much!

    Nexus 7 run CM10.1 and bb9700 run os6.

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  86. Hi,

    I have successfully shared my nokia 3g with my tablet, only issue Im having is that my skype doesnt seem to see the connection, Is there a setting I must change in bluevpn?

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  87. I just purchased the BlueVPN+, and installed it on my 7” Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. I also created the Bluetooth pairing between this tablet (with BlueVPN+ installed) and my blackberry Torch 9800. This cell phone has a valid 3g internet connection and a bluetooth DUN software -- pdaNet has been started.

    In BlueVPN+, after click the BT device BlackBerry 9800 on the screen, I can see some information as follow:

    waiting for connection with BlackBerry 9800....
    Modem negotiating......
    Connection negotiation failed, assigned IP is null

    I wondered if you could help rectify this situation. thank you so much

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  88. I just purchased the BlueVPN+, and installed it on my 7” Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. I also created the Bluetooth pairing between this tablet (with BlueVPN+ installed) and my blackberry Torch 9800. This cell phone has a valid 3g internet connection and a bluetooth DUN software -- pdaNet has been started.

    In BlueVPN+, after click the BT device BlackBerry 9800 on the screen, I can see some information as follow:

    waiting for connection with BlackBerry 9800....
    Modem negotiating......
    Connection negotiation failed, assigned IP is null

    I wondered if you could help rectify this situation. thank you so much

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  89. I just purchased the BlueVPN+, and installed it on my 7” Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. I also created the Bluetooth pairing between this tablet (with BlueVPN+ installed) and my blackberry Torch 9800. This cell phone has a valid 3g internet connection and a bluetooth DUN software -- pdaNet has been started.

    In BlueVPN+, after click the BT device BlackBerry 9800 on the screen, I can see some information as follow:

    waiting for connection with BlackBerry 9800....
    Modem negotiating......
    Connection negotiation failed, assigned IP is null

    I wondered if you could help rectify this situation. thank you so much

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  90. instead of using dun protocol I need to use pan protocol are you aware of such apps.

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  91. Hi,

    I am trying to connect my android phone (as client - using BlueVPN) with my Nokia E71 (as host and has 3G data connection) to access internet on by android phone. But, it is giving an error ---- Fail to connect to KRS_Nokia_E71:Connection refused (which is my host phone). I checked all the settings described as above and checked the log files on client android phone as well. But not getting any success.

    Please help me. Thanks in advance.

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  92. After the upgrade to Android 4.1 or 4.2 (Jelly Bean), BlueVPN doesn't connect when click on remote device name

    Solution:
    - remove the pairing with the remote device on Android settings and create it again.
    - click over the icon on the right of paired device name
    - enable the option "Use for internet access" (don't worry if the it remains unchecked )

    it wont work
    but it working on 4.0.4 ics any solution for4.1+


    i get error
    fail to connect to:nokia: service discovery failed.

    can u plz help meAfter the upgrade to Android 4.1 or 4.2 (Jelly Bean), BlueVPN doesn't connect when click on remote device name

    Solution:
    - remove the pairing with the remote device on Android settings and create it again.
    - click over the icon on the right of paired device name
    - enable the option "Use for internet access" (don't worry if the it remains unchecked )

    it wont work
    but it working on 4.0.4 ics any solution for4.1+


    i get error
    fail to connect to:nokia: service discovery failed.

    can u plz help meAfter the upgrade to Android 4.1 or 4.2 (Jelly Bean), BlueVPN doesn't connect when click on remote device name

    Solution:
    - remove the pairing with the remote device on Android settings and create it again.
    - click over the icon on the right of paired device name
    - enable the option "Use for internet access" (don't worry if the it remains unchecked )

    it wont work
    but it working on 4.0.4 ics any solution for4.1+


    i get error
    fail to connect to:nokia: service discovery failed.

    can u plz help meAfter the upgrade to Android 4.1 or 4.2 (Jelly Bean), BlueVPN doesn't connect when click on remote device name

    Solution:
    - remove the pairing with the remote device on Android settings and create it again.
    - click over the icon on the right of paired device name
    - enable the option "Use for internet access" (don't worry if the it remains unchecked )

    it wont work
    but it working on 4.0.4 ics any solution for4.1+


    i get error
    fail to connect to:nokia: service discovery failed.

    can u plz help me

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    1. Try to change the DUN channel number; set the value 3 for example.

      If it still doesn't work, please enable the Logger and the Log to file options, perform some connection attempts and click the last item in the settings for sending me the log files

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  93. I have a Samsung Galaxy Blaze S on Android 4.0.4 and I am trying to connect a Hisense table with Android 4.2.1.
    On the Blaze I am stuck on "LCP Nogotiating" and the tablet is stuck on "modem negotiating".
    I've tried using the LCP Compatability on the table. And I've tried setting the DUNs service channel to 0. Neither made any difference. Is there a way to make this work with my hardware?
    Thanks.

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    1. Probably you miss some configuration option; please send me the log files

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  94. I have a u30gt-1 on android 4.2 and I try to partage my connetion internet 3g with my phone nokia n97. I have used bluevpn but I have error message your device does not support VPN connections. Cannot create interface".

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    1. You need to installe the Tun.ko module for your device otherwise it is not possible to open a VPN connection.

      https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aed.tun.installer

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  95. Im having GT3322, im able to use the Internet on the phone through Bluetooth DUN on my windows but not on my lenovo a1000 tablet , i get error service discovery failed. can you help please

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  96. can it work between Nokia C5-00 5MP and Lenovo IdeaTab A1000
    please answer me
    I did all steps as you said but it returns again to main screen after trying to connect with the mobile

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    1. I have the same problém with Nokia C7. If I activate app logger application write me error message "fail to connect to Nokia C7:service discovery failed".
      Can you help me?

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  97. I have an odd behavior here.
    Using a nexus 5 so android 4.4 kitkat
    When I have an active WiFi connection Bluevpn works. I see in my phones information(Nokia c5) the data sent and received.
    And if I use what is my in pages it shows me that I am connecting via the phone not by WiFi.
    However if I disconnect from the WiFi there is no more communication.
    Any recommendations?

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    1. There is an issue for VPN routing table in Android 4.4: if you turn off the WiFi the routing table becomes empty and the system doen't know how forward the data packets. Here is the bug description:

      https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=62714

      I hope Google will solve this issue soon.

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  98. I have a Nexus 7 2013 16 gigabytes with Android 4.4 and 2 phones BlackBerry Bold 9870 and Nokia 5530 XpressMusic.
    I also have an application BlueVPN+ for Nexus.
    For Nokia writes BlueVPN+: BlueVPN+ is connected with Nokia 5530 XpressMusic.
    For BlackBerry writes BlueVPN+: BlueVPN+ is connected with BlackBerry 9780.
    But Chrome does not find any web page.

    Session: VPN Tether Connection
    Duration: 00:02:30
    Sent: 510 bytes 8 packets
    Received: 1914 bytes 8 packets

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    1. Google has changed the VPN behaviour in Android 4.4.* introducing issues; please read the developer forum:

      https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=62714

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  99. Hey guys can you please help me out??
    I have got a nexus 7(2012 Model) 16 gb with android 4.4 kitkat on it with bluevpn.I have also got a samsung corby pro gt b5310 with reliance 3g on it while it's bluetooth having dun capability.
    Problem is that it connects to my corby but i can't access the internet.
    can you please help me with each an every setting on bluevpn app on nexus 7 tab.
    that would be a huge favour.

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  100. hi anurag is your nexus 7 able to work on wifi at low speeds?

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  101. AS FAR I KNOW IT DOESN'T WORK WITH ANDROID 4.4 DUE TO A VPN ISSUE!!

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  102. Hello Mirko, I'd like to use your app to connect my chinese android phone (4.2.2 equipped) with an old GPRS Nokia N73 but even if the pairing is successful I then get JSR82 error. Do you have any feedback from people who was able to tether an N73?
    Oh, I was forgetting.. Merry Christmas to you and all the bloggers!

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  103. Wow, great blog post.Really looking forward to read more. Want more.

    PTCL Speed Test

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  104. This may be off-topic:

    Can I use BlueVPN to connect an Android smartphone (Nexus 5) to a Verizon bt-capable dumbphone for the main purpose of placing and receiving phone calls and text messages?

    I don't care much about internet access, but I would like very much to be able to use the Nexus 5 on my Verizon account. Currently this is not possible and neither Verizon nor Google are saying that it will ever be.

    Thus I would like to purchase a dumb Verizon phone, keep it in my pocket, and use the Nexus 5 to place and receive phone calls and text messages.

    Thank you

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  105. I am trying to connect Nexus 7 to a Verizon BB 9650. I am able to connect if I disable BB Compatibility in BlueVPN but internet still does not work no matter what I try. It just doesn't obtain an IP. Please advise. Android version is 4.4.2.

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    Android Tablet

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  107. I am trying to connect a nexus 7 running Android 4.4.2 to a Nokia N8-00 running Belle. 'Paired Bluetooth device' doesn't offer a 'PROFILES' section nor 'Internet access' setting.

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  109. This App could be THE Solution for conecting to internet with my Asus Memo Pad FHD10 through my N8, but it is incompatible to the Tablet. Why????????

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  110. After DAYS of trial and error, these settings work with BlueVPN+ on a Kindle Fire with N2A 4.2.2, T-Mobile and a Motorola V195 (and prolly the other V-series phones as well)...

    Auto Resume: Off
    Modem Compatibility: Off
    Modem Line Feed: Off
    AT Initialization: &FX1E0V1
    Connection Timeout: 3000ms
    Inter-Character Delay: 0ms
    LCP Compatibility: On
    Blackberry Compatibility: Off
    Phone Number: *99#
    Authentication: None
    Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    Bluetooth Insecure Socket: Off
    DUN Service Channel: 0
    Turn Off BT: Off

    This is good enough to check my email, browsing etc... BUT some apps still won't operate and think there's no network connection. Any idea how to fool the apps?

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  111. it gives me the "assigned ip is null" error.I'm trying to use BlueVPN+ on my Asus memo pad8 (ME180A) tablet using my Samsung S5620 Monte as Dial up modem.I just sent you the error logs.

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