As we all know the Google Nexus 7 tablet doesn’t have native 3G support other than Wi-Fi , so today I will show you how to connect a 3G USB modem to Google Nexus 7 tablet to access the internet.
It should be noted that you can connect your 3G/EVDO modem/dongle not only to Google Nexus 7 but any Android tablet with Android Os 2.2 and up with root access and USB host to access the internet even if it is wifi-only.
Before we connect USB dongle to Nexus 7 or any Android tablet tablet make sure you follow steps explained below :
1. You must root your tablet.
2. Make sure to turn off Wi-Fi
3. OTG cable and 3G USB modem/dongle ready for use.
4. You must disable PIN of USIM or 3G SIM.
How to connect USB modem to Google Nexus 7 Tablet :
Now first we need to install free widget called PPP widget to Nexus 7 tablet, Click here to download from Google Play Store. After installation of PPP widget you won’t notice any shortcut on the screen, now just add the widget on your screen manually, anyway its widget. While placing a widget on your screen for the first time you have to grant root privileges to the app.
Now insert the USIM/3G SIM in USB dongle and connect to tablet with OTG cable. Now click on configure button of widget and input the parameters of your operator such as Access point or APN, User Name and Password. In the picture shown below you can see I configured access point of Vodafone. In case User name and Password is not provided by your operator then just set any User Name and Password. So if you are planning to use AT&T on Nexus 7 then your configuration – Access Point Name : broadband , User Name : Anything , Password : Anything.
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Password
The tablet is now configured to use with a 3G USB modem, now disconnect the modem from the device and connect it again. Now click on connect button of the PPP widget if everything goes well you can see connected on the widget on your screen.
Your Google Nexus 7 tablet is now connected to internet via 3G USB dongle, everything works perfectly like Play store, apps etc. This procedure is verified to use with Huawei E367u–2 modem but all other USB modem should work similarly, such as ZTE MF-190, E-169G, E176G, E-1732 etc. Any Android tablet should work with this method.
Keep in mind that PPP widget app is still in beta and you may find some bugs while using it. You should also know that you must have root privileges in order to use this widget.
Model No. Make Type Of Network
AC2737 ZTE EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
AC2736 ZTE EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
EC-150 Huawaie EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
EC-152 Huawaie EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
EC-156 Huawaie EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
EC-1261 Huawaie EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
MF-190 ZTE WCDMA/3G/EDGE(AIRTEL,VODAFONE,IDEA,BSNL,TATA DOCOMO)
EC-1262 Huawaie EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
E-169G Huawaie WCDMA/3G/EDGE(AIRTEL,VODAFONE,IDEA,BSNL,TATA DOCOMO)
E176G Huawaie WCDMA/3G/EDGE(AIRTEL,VODAFONE,IDEA,BSNL,TATA DOCOMO)
X230E Alcatel One Touch WCDMA/3G/EDGE(AIRTEL,VODAFONE,IDEA,BSNL,TATA DOCOMO)
LW272 Teracom WCDMA/3G/EDGE(AIRTEL,VODAFONE,IDEA,BSNL,TATA DOCOMO)
EC1260 Huawaie EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
E-1732 Huawaie WCDMA/3G/EDGE(AIRTEL,VODAFONE,IDEA,BSNL,TATA DOCOMO)
AC2726 ZTE EVDO CDMA(Tata Photon, Reliance Netconnect)
its saying that driver not found.. but i am using MF 190 reliance….what to do???
Did you find any help wit the driver thing?
Hi veeshaal.. how do i give root privileges to the PPP in google nexus 7. have installed the app..& when i get the widget on the screen..it says No Root Access. pls guide.
you have Google Nexus 7? if yes just search google nexus root tool kit on google and root your device.
Does not detect my ZTE WM66A
i am using vodafone 3g k3770-z . but after 1 sec of connected message it automatically disconnect and again searches for modem. i have tried removing application, rebooting etc. pls help
which tablet you are using? try unplugging the modem and connect again its in BETA state.
Mine is already unlocked and purchased from US.. have cleaned it here in india (factory reset) and loaded all the apps n games i need. Internet works fine on Wifi and this tab is indeed amazing !!..Just want a way to connect the net on my Reliance datacard dongle (ZTE AC2737)..once am out of my home (wifi area)…i chkd on google..nexus root tool kit.. well that seems to be the unlocking software which will potentially erase my entire data !! If you could provide me an email id… could share the screen captures (Nexus settings) so that u cud possibly guide me. Please.
While placing a widget on your screen for the first time you have to grant root privileges to the app
Veeshal.. am stuck on the last line above… ameet
may be you can connect it even without root with default settings. root is mandatory with PPP, I am not sure with ZTE AC2737 as it is reliance EVDO and not 3G network. Have you tried connecting Huawei 3G modem with 3G network such as Airtel, Vodafone etc?
Says driver not found 🙁
Please help.
usually this error is coming with ZTE modem, try with Huawei and check.
i am having micromax canvas 2 a110 and huaewei ec156 tataphoton i get error driver not found please help
Which JB where you on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2?
Success: I used my rooted Nexus 7 (maybe not necessary) with StickMount. My USB dondle is a prepaid Tata-Photon+ (Olive:V-ME102). Access Point Name was left empty. Username was “internet”. Password was “internet”. Dialing string was “#777”. I discovered that using a USB hub allowed me to connect to a keyboard+mouse, pen-drive and the dongle too. btw, do not forget to disconnect the wi-fi.
Rooted nexus 7 and using reliance with ZTE MF190, provided APN, as soon as the modem is plugged in, it grades out configure and connect button and gets hung at “Prepare Device” Any suggestions?
please try with any Huawei modem, users getting error with ZTE modem.
So I understand from your comments, the tablet should be connected to the modem at all times??
DRIVER NOT FOUND.!
Using Nexus 10 with PA rom and i dont rem which kernel 😛
PPP detects my HUWAEI USB MODEM – TATA PHOTON+ but says DRIVER NOT FOUND..!
anybody got the driver files???
pls share..!
Hey, Is rooting NEXUS 7 2013 16GB WIFI model give a wrong effect on my tab? is rooting is safe?
Yes rooting is safe.
Hi,
I m using N7 2012. I rooted the device, installed the PPP widget and I am able to connect to the internet. But the internet is not working and I am unable to open any website.
Can someone help please..
Kishore
plz some one tell me i have airpad 7s … many time i type incorret pass and there is a option username and password when i click it do not work what i can do now
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