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Root [ROM][WIP] CyanogenMod 7 | Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) | Current Version: 09122011

nuttmeg said:
im wondering if the mac addy from 2.2.2 can be use in cm7, and have it compile into the updated build or 0521 build...that way there will be the same build with 2 different mac addy's.
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the mac address should be from the phones wifi radio tho n unique to each phone.
 
PlayfulGod said:
the mac address should be from the phones wifi radio tho n unique to each phone.
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yup, but also isaac change the mac addy i think it was on 0514 cause everyone was having problems connecting, i will check the older build and see what was the other mac addy before it was change.
 
nuttmeg said:
yup, but also isaac change the mac addy i think it was on 0514 cause everyone was having problems connecting, i will check the older build and see what was the other mac addy before it was change.
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Not saying it wont work, but I rather spend my time finding a proper fix lol
 
This is the deal with the MAC address issue (I never changed anything):

Each device has its own unique address that cannot be changed. It's all the way down to the hardware level, however, it apparently can be changed at the software level. What's happening is there a default configuration file to start the WIFI driver and module. This file (nvram.txt) has a default mac addy that is loaded so that the driver/hardware can start.

Now, as far as I can tell, what Huawei did was create a function in one of the hardware libraries (libhardware_legacy) found in the source code to catch the true mac addy. So, it would go something like this:

Phone starts ---> boots kernel ---> kernel speaks to WIFI ---> hardware is initialized ---> software is loaded along with libhardware_legacy.so ---> Mac addy is caught and properly reported to the ROM.

Now, I can't say this is for sure, but I'm guessing it's close. I used a hex editor a long time ago to open up the libhardware_legacy lib from the stock/2.2 ROMs and you can see something performing this task. However, I wasn't able to make a function in libhardware because the lib was already prebuilt. It shouldn't be too difficult for someone who knows C++ and I've seen example of this from sites found with Google.
 
isaacj87 said:
This is the deal with the MAC address issue (I never changed anything):

Each device has its own unique address that cannot be changed. It's all the way down to the hardware level, however, it apparently can be changed at the software level. What's happening is there a default configuration file to start the WIFI driver and module. This file (nvram.txt) has a default mac addy that is loaded so that the driver/hardware can start.

Now, as far as I can tell, what Huawei did was create a function in one of the hardware libraries (libhardware_legacy) found in the source code to catch the true mac addy. So, it would go something like this:

Phone starts ---> boots kernel ---> kernel speaks to WIFI ---> hardware is initialized ---> software is loaded along with libhardware_legacy.so ---> Mac addy is caught and properly reported to the ROM.

Now, I can't say this is for sure, but I'm guessing it's close. I used a hex editor a long time ago to open up the libhardware_legacy lib from the stock/2.2 ROMs and you can see something performing this task. However, I wasn't able to make a function in libhardware because the lib was already prebuilt. It shouldn't be too difficult for someone who knows C++ and I've seen example of this from sites found with Google.
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word!!!;)
 
how do i get the latest gapps when i go to get them on the site a countdown comes on and then starts over and over

sorry about the question i got it finaly ty everyone
 
Ok so I'm guessing cm7 06182011 don't wrk on my huawei ascend metro Pcs. I'm so upset cause I want that one bad fixes it so I can use it. But I hope playful god fixes it today. I was wondering could you put the hotspots on there like the froyo had
 
PlayfulGod said:
Unless you and another ascend user on CM7 are on the same network/connection shouldn't affect anything. The mac address issue has nothing to do with lousy wifi networks ;)

And as a quick fix for the mac address issue, you can always just set a static IP, at least on your home network.

A fix will be applied soon as I, or someone else finds one ;)
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Just a FYI PG. I am one that has been having trouble with wifi on the 05212011 build. I am the only one in my family that has a smart phone, and uses wifi. I have the same problem with disconnects and reconnects every 20 seconds or so like a few other people have had. So it is not a mac address issue with my phone, it is something else. Build 05142011 wifi works fine, so that's the build I'm using now. I even tried using a staitc addy, as well as toggling airplane mode, still no go. Thanks for your hard work.
 
Scorpion7867 said:
Just a FYI PG. I am one that has been having trouble with wifi on the 05212011 build. I am the only one in my family that has a smart phone, and uses wifi. I have the same problem with disconnects and reconnects every 20 seconds or so like a few other people have had. So it is not a mac address issue with my phone, it is something else. Build 05142011 wifi works fine, so that's the build I'm using now. I even tried using a staitc addy, as well as toggling airplane mode, still no go. Thanks for your hard work.
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must be sumtin about yor phone doesnt like then. Wifi works great on mine.

New build should be up tonight. Only changes are 710Mhz max kernel and rovers cyan theme added.
 
Hi, as ive been reading thru this thread I did see that cm7 can be flashed over the official 2.2.2 update. I just was wondering why everything should be wiped except the sdcard. Can someone explain this? So I dont have to format my sdcard either or am I dreaming? I am sorta confused. :confused: I would really like to flash cm7 and I dont want to screw anything up. Thanks :)
 
PlayfulGod said:
must be sumtin about yor phone doesnt like then. Wifi works great on mine.

New build should be up tonight. Only changes are 710Mhz max kernel and rovers cyan theme added.
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Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I guess I'm fortunate that I can over clock to 710, but cant use 05212011. As I've read before, all Ascends are not created equal.
 
MommysDroid said:
Hi, as ive been reading thru this thread I did see that cm7 can be flashed over the official 2.2.2 update. I just was wondering why everything should be wiped except the sdcard. Can someone explain this? So I dont have to format my sdcard either or am I dreaming? I am sorta confused. :confused: I would really like to flash cm7 and I dont want to screw anything up. Thanks :)
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nope dont have do a thing to your sdcard
 
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