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ap-hotspot cannot connect to android devices

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I created a hotspot using ap-hotspot in my ubuntu 12.10.
The created hotspot shows in my android phone but it get stucks in obtaining IP address.. How can I add an IP address?

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answered 2 Years ago rontablis · Accepted Answer

I just fix the same problem, try this:

sudo nano /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf

Change the line that says:

dns=dnsmasq

To:

#dns=dnsmasq

Restart Network Manager:

sudo service network-manager restart