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content/documentation/PineTab2/Software/Tutorials_and_FAQ.md

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Newer images use the **volume and power button for selection** at boot instead of the keyboard.
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### Networking using USB
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Until the internal BES2600 WIFI has a stable driver, the community suggests that you connect using USB. This section summarizes the more detailed information in [File:PineTab2_USB_Guide.pdf](https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/File:PineTab2_USB_Guide.pdf), which covers connecting via a tethered Android phone, a suitable USB WIFI adapter, a wired USB Ethernet adapter, and a tethered iOS device.
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#### Selecting a USB WIFI Adapter
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Insert a supported WIFI dongle in the upper USB port, using a USB-C to USB-A adapter as necessary. As a general rule, single state adapters are recommended. Even better, select one from this list: https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/The_Short_List.md
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If you must use a multi-state adapter and it isn’t recognized by the kernel, you can try ejecting the device. This _should_ force it back into adapter mode. If this does not work, you can try installing [usb_modeswitch](https://man.archlinux.org/man/usb_modeswitch.1.en) to troubleshoot. You will need to temporarily use another method to get internet (such as phone tethering below) or load the package on an SD card to install it.
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#### Performing USB Tethering with an Android Phone
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This guide simply describes HOW to undertake this option. The user is responsible for ensuring that their wireless plan permits such use, and for any fees incurred.
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You can use an Android phone as a network adapter.
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You’ll need:
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* An Android phone
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* A USB OTG adapter (or the USB-C to USB-C cable)
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* Some knowledge of your variation of Android
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Do the following in order:
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* Plug in the device to the PineTab2 using the USB cable and a USB OTG adapter
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* On your android phone, open the settings app (specifics from here may vary on version)
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* Navigate to "Network & Internet"
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* Navigate to "Hotspot & Tethering"
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* Tap on "USB Tethering"
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You should now see a new network interface on the PineTab2.
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#### Performing USB Tethering with an iPhone
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Prerequisite:
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On the iPhone make sure that Settings -> Personal Hotspot -> Allow others to join is turned on.
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1. Use an Lightning (Apple) to USB-C (Pinetab2) cable to connect the devices.
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2. In the Pinetab make sure to use the USB-C port next to the volume keys.
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3. Once the cable is connected open your iPhone.
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4. You will see a request to trust the new device. Trust it.
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5. Confirm by typing in your Apple Device PIN
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This should be it. The Pinetab2 will show you the new device and the network connects to `Wired connection 1`
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Make sure to open the iPhone once you reconnect.
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#### Performing USB Tethering with a KaiOS phone
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This guide simply describes HOW to undertake this option. The user is responsible for ensuring that their wireless plan permits such use, and for any fees incurred.
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You can use a KaiOS phone for mobile Internet use with your PineTab2.
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You’ll need:
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* A KaiOS phone
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* A USB OTG adapter
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* Your device’s charging cable
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* Some knowledge of your KaiOS phone
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Do the following in order:
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* Plug the device into the PineTab2 using the USB cable and a USB OTG adapter
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* On your KaiOS phone, open settings (specifics from here may vary on version)
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* Navigate to "Network & Connectivity"
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* Navigate to "Internet Sharing"
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* Select "USB" and select On under USB tethering (Note: This option will be greyed out unless connected to the PineTab2)
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You should now see a new network interface on the PineTab2 and it should show a wired connection icon.
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### Screen Rotation
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#### Auto-rotating the Screen
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Auto-rotation is handled by your operating system. However, the following general steps should work on distributions that support iio-sensor-proxy:

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