Replicant

Paul Hanzlik wrote:

I confirmed F-Droid 0.102.1 works with USB networking again. (I did have to enable my Cell network to upgrade from 0.102, however before re-enabling USB networking I restarted my phone and network configuration to make sure I wasn't accidently performing the "work around" solution that recommends downgrading to 0.101.

I messed up! Turns out that the only thing that doesn't work over USB networking in F-Droid is updating the repository itself, not downloading apps. Sorry if I mislead anyone, but hopefully downgrading again isn't too difficult.

I mentioned the interesting detail in the upstream bug for Paul H, but I am tired and am not sure how clear I was about the fact that it seems like they seemed to have partially fixed the issue. Please feel free to clarify if deemed necessary. I noticed the same partial fix when using the external usb wifi dongle. Hopefully they finish fixing this up soon.

Thanks Wolfgang and Kurtis for such a fast response to this issue. (Makes me feel bad I'm responding a whole 14 days later haha.)

I realize now that gaining adb root access is mentioned on the webpage. However, I do think it would be worth mentioning more boldly by use of bold lettering, the specific command you need to run or a hyperlink to a Wiki page explaining how to gain adb root access and the perils of doing so. I also think there isn't much harm in including "If you see: "Permission Denied" please make sure you follow [hyperlink to instructions you glossed over]" under a "Troubleshooting" header of this page. In fact, I think adding a Troubleshooting section to the USB Networking page containing silly mistakes and their solutions would greatly improve this page.

I also agree now with Wolfgang that adding screenshots, videos or network manager specific instructions would probably be more trouble than it's worth. Perhaps a better way to smooth new Replicant users into USB networking would be to add a section on where to seek help configuring their laptops network manager. This section could include links to pertinent help documents for common network managers as well as clarify how to search and find help when things don't work. [That last request probably seems very "Let me Google that for you", but I do think making an effort instructing people how to find, report and solve problems pertinent to a Wikipage subject helps stimulate community involvement. Then again, I've never really been on the issue solver side of things . . .]

Hope all this makes sense, thanks for being so fast Wolfgang and sorry again for the late response!
Paul

Paul Hanzlik wrote:

However, I do think it would be worth mentioning more boldly by use of bold lettering, the specific command you need to run or a hyperlink to a Wiki page explaining how to gain adb root access and the perils of doing so. I also think there isn't much harm in including "If you see: "Permission Denied" please make sure you follow [hyperlink to instructions you glossed over]" under a "Troubleshooting" header of this page. In fact, I think adding a Troubleshooting section to the USB Networking page containing silly mistakes and their solutions would greatly improve this page.

Added a hyperlink to the instructions. I think this should be sufficient. Adding mistakes to the troubleshooting section that cover errors which only happen when the guidelines are not followed properly seems redundant. Other wiki pages that cover similar instructions also don't have this. If this needs to be added, then it should be added to the ADB wiki page.

Perhaps a better way to smooth new Replicant users into USB networking would be to add a section on where to seek help configuring their laptops network manager. This section could include links to pertinent help documents for common network managers as well as clarify how to search and find help when things don't work. [That last request probably seems very "Let me Google that for you", but I do think making an effort instructing people how to find, report and solve problems pertinent to a Wikipage subject helps stimulate community involvement. Then again, I've never really been on the issue solver side of things . . .]

Feel free to make suggestions what specific content should go into this section. Please note that the target audience are users that have advanced knowledge and not beginners. The guide already requires to be familiar with the command line and being able to set up ADB according to the instructions. I expect that users with this level of experience to be able to find such information.