My phone has a broken Wi-Fi adapter and I'd like to use Ubuntu Touch
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I've got a Nexus 5 with dead Wi-Fi,I use bluetooth tethering to get internet access from my PC (which runs Windows and Mint on dual boot),problem is I can't get almost any app on my Ubuntu Touch without an internet connection and I'm kinda noob with Linux cli stuff, I don't want to install Ubuntu Touch if I can't guarantee internet access,bottom line, is there a way to get my phone to connect to the internet using bluetooth connection from my PC or even USB would be alright
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What about mobile data, would that be an option?
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I am also interested in solutions to similar problems, is it possible to connect for example a small Wi-Fi adapter via OTG cable, and whether it will be used by the system?
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@reddeadalice Sorry BT tethering is not yet supported. Also, you might want to google for repair of your antenna, in most cases the antenna contacts might be just a bit worn, and bending them in shape could bring back correct WiFi reception.
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@reddeadalice As @Flohack said, try pressing the back cover a bit firmly against the phone. The antenna is usually connected via an coax cable and a small connector.
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@reddeadalice said in My phone has a broken Wi-Fi adapter and I'd like to use Ubuntu Touch:
or even USB would be alright
In case you can't fix your wifi, Ethernet via USB is possible through Ubuntu Touch Tweak Tools, RNDIS feature.
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@keneda The OP would want to share their laptop/PC internet to their device. Tethering on UTouch goes the other way around.
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Oh yes i misunderstood...