tjmarkham3

Recently, I connected my Pre to my computer (I'm running Windows 7), and the Action Center came up with a prompt that said "Install your USB modem driver" (see screenshot below). I clicked on it and an "Action Center Solution" came up that said "Click to download and install the new driver from the Sprint website" (see screenshot below). I followed the instructions Windows provided to no avail. Naturally I was disappointed.

However, I do think that this provides evidence that the Pre will eventually support tethering. After all, Windows recognized that the Pre required Sprint drivers. Since the telecommunications-carrier information is irrelevant for the normal syncing/USB/charging data transfers, it is clear that there is some communication going on between the Pre and computer that extends beyond the normal exchange of information.

Tcub

Hmm.. I'm running Windows 7 RC Build 7100... I don't recall getting a message like that when I plug in my Pre. At the same time though, I don't get any option on my iMac to tether my Pre so I have a feeling this is more just Windows recognizing a phone as a modem and not it's possible to have legit support in the future.

Who needs legit support anyway? You can tether on the Pre right now!

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