Hello there,
since I can't start a new topic, I'll try my luck here.
I got me a
HANNSpad 10T130R1653 and I need to use
Bluetooth tethering and a
cellphone to get it
online. Please note that at least in this case
it's safe to assume that I know what I'm saying. I need the Tablet to go online via Bluetooth tethering, using a 3G cellphone for the online access, utilising the BT DUN profile. Once more: HANNSpad client, cellphone server, BT DUN in between, if you will.
I have an Archos 70 IT and this exact functionality is seemlessly integrated into its Android 2.2, and it works like a charm. It's located in the wireless settings directly under Bluetooth Settings, and I have no idea how anybody can live without this (but that's just my perspective, given the scenarios I'm faced with). (Yes I'm aware there's WiFi tethering, but there's no 3G phone out there providing WiFi tethering and meeting my other requirements, which may be a bit specific, at the same time.)
This is where I stand today:
1) There seem to be Android apps providing BT DUN "server" functionality, but not client. In discussion threads, people even state that wouldn't make sense. Well, my mileage varies substantially.
2) Some people even appear to suggest there might be a limitation of the HANNSpad's BT radio. Having had hands on BT radios and their interfaces and protocol stacks myself (although a couple years ago), I highly doubt this.
3) I presume (given the Archos experience) the whole BT DUN client thing is or could be part of Android if it were configured/contained the right modules.
4) I've checked the stock ROM including the latest update from this week; negative.
5) I've checked Flashlight 2.0 with ab_kernelv4Release-2-32-44-04; negative.
6) I've checked GtaCOMB3.3_refresh; negative.
7) I'm not afraid of configuring a pre-built kernel/ROM should that be required. I'm also not afraid of compiling something and having to set compile time switches or whatever is needed, but in these cases, I'd be very much interested in someone providing me with their HANNSpad specific development environment/toolbox/whatever. (Yes I'm new to Android but I've configured and compiled Linux kernels, I have fixed a bug in a Linux driver, I know Java, I have programmed and debugged embedded systems, so it won't be all Greek to me, presumably.)
Let me finally say that from what I saw so far, I like a lot about Android (not the ********** Goolge account we-know-where-you-are-and-who's-in-your-phonebook thingy, but besides...) and some of you do an amazing job in providing alternative ROMs, recovery kernels, background information and all that's needed to get past the limitations of commercial offerings. Keep up the excellent work!
And thank you for your time.