PDAnet Not connecting?

iDakota · 09-10-2009, 08:51 PM

Fail to start service, err=0x0

DO NOT UPDATE TO ITUNES 9.0 IF YOU USE PDANET USB CONNECTOR.

That is what I get when I try to connect on my desktop.
It was running perfect a few hours ago, then just stopped...

iBlade · 09-11-2009, 05:43 AM

That happens to me also sometimes, just quit pdadesktop and start it up again and click connect. Sometimes unlpuging and plugin the iphone helps too. Hope this helps.

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 06:12 AM

I have tried uplugging it,
replugging it,
uninstalling it,
reinstalling,
uninstalling itunes,
reinstalling itunes,
uninstalling iphone version,
reinstalling iphone version,
turning the settings on and off,

I miss my desktop internet, its faster.

iBlade · 09-11-2009, 06:28 AM

Have you upgraded your phone or itunes? I had also a problem connecting on my second laptop after upgrading my phone but still having itunes 7.1 on it and it would not connect. Even iphonebrowser stopped working, but after upgrading itunes to 8.2 it all started working again.

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 06:43 AM

I upgraded to iTunes 9.
Then I downgraded to 8.2,
still doesn't work.

It quit working after iTunes 9.

iBlade · 09-11-2009, 07:06 AM

What fw are you running on your phone, 3.1 ? That could also be the problem. It could also be that itunes left some upgraded files on your pc after uninstalling and reinstalling it. Did you check for a newer version of pdanet?

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 07:11 AM

I am using a iPod Touch 2nd gen (yes it gave me internet on my desktop.)

I am getting ready to try and uninstall all of itunes files then reinstall.
I just recently starting using PDAnet so I think yes?

iphone 1.53 desktop version.

iBlade · 09-11-2009, 07:25 AM

So if it worked before you upgraded itunes than that is the problem. Like I said make sure you delete everything itunes installed before. Do a search on your computer to locate all files.

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 07:35 AM

I uninstalled all itunes files, did a search, there were no more.
Still doesn't work.
Did a restart, it didn't work.

I wanna use my desktop so badly.

turkish · 09-11-2009, 07:53 AM

ummmmm
i am gonna throw my 2 cents in here.
you are trying to use pdanet,
on ur ipod touch?

that should have NEVER worked
seeing as how pdanet was designed to use the IPHONES edge or 3g signal and share it with your laptop,
allowing ur LAPTOP to go online
not the other way around.

i could be misunderstanding you
please reiterate.

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turkish

ummmmm
i am gonna throw my 2 cents in here.
you are trying to use pdanet,
on ur ipod touch?

that should have NEVER worked
seeing as how pdanet was designed to use the IPHONES edge or 3g signal and share it with your laptop,
allowing ur LAPTOP to go online
not the other way around.

i could be misunderstanding you
please reiterate.

It works.

Here is how:

My bro's desktop is hooked up to a wifi thingy (linksys)
That wifi gives my laptop wifi (wireless internet)
My iPod Touch picks up wifi from that link sys box.

My iPod Touch's wifi is transmitted to my desktop using PDAnet on my iPod and getting the Desktop version. Thus giving me internet on my desktop.

Understand?
It does work, and did work.
But since I updated iTunes to 9, It might not work...

tattedbass · 09-11-2009, 09:06 AM

so why do you need pdanet to bridge wifi to ur desktop?
try an ethernet cable to the wifi router?
or just connect to the wifi and eliminate the ipod?

turkish · 09-11-2009, 09:09 AM

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattedbass

so why do you need pdanet to bridge wifi to ur desktop?
try an ethernet cable to the wifi router?
or just connect to the wifi and eliminate the ipod?

1) I don't wanna buy one if it is not needed.
2) I have no area to connect a DESKTOP to an area for internet.
That is in my bros room, which is across the house.
3) It is much easier to connect with an iPod Touch because of its size, and also I am usually around my desktop more so my iPod Touch is next to me so I might as well make use of it.

why would I mess with using an ethernet or wireless router, when I have a small device (iPod Touch) to bridge it over?

Answer me this.

Why make more of what you can do with less?

edit:
http://twitter.com/pdanet

tattedbass · 09-11-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IdaKota

My bro's desktop is hooked up to a wifi thingy (linksys)
That wifi gives my laptop wifi (wireless internet)

You just said right there that you had wifi on your laptop. Why bother bridging through your iTouch?

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattedbass

You just said right there that you had wifi on your laptop. Why bother bridging through your iTouch?

Desktop = More Space and Faster.
Laptop = Slower and Less space.

Need I say more?

tattedbass · 09-11-2009, 11:06 AM

I can understand that. Guess its time for a upgrade or new laptop.

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 11:17 AM

I have to get a car so I cannot go and fork out hundreds of dollars right now, especially the way the economy is.

So I am using this laptop, it seems like its going a little faster, maybe because I have given it a break for the whole week and used the desktop for internet.

The desktop is perfectly fine, so thats why I am wanting to use it.

I am still getting the error message, I have contacted PDANet and their twitter says it is iTunes 9.0 that is causing the problem, so don't install it.

(-•SiNfulSS•-) · 09-11-2009, 03:28 PM

Your issue is not with your phone but it's with iTunes 9. I would suggest downgrading back to iTunes 8.2.1

How to Downgrade iTunes - SiNfuL iPhone

iDakota · 09-11-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (-•SiNfulSS•-)

Your issue is not with your phone but it's with iTunes 9. I would suggest downgrading back to iTunes 8.2.1

How to Downgrade iTunes - SiNfuL iPhone

Got it fixed thanks to your guide.

Props, so far this is the best helping iPhone community, fast, and helps.