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I have an old android phone that I want to use to stream music while I am working around the house. Is it possible to make my data antenna work as a WiFi card? I am currently not rooted.

Here are the specs:

OS:Android (2.3.6, 2.3, 2.2)

Hardware

System chip:Qualcomm MSM7627-2

Processor:Single core, 600 MHz

System memory:512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM

Storage expansion:microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB

Technology

CDMA:800, 1900 MHz

Data:EV-DO Rev.A

Positioning:GPS

Navigation:Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth:3.0

Wi-Fi:Yes

USB:Yes

Connector:microUSB

*Edit I should also mention that the damage was caused by water

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  • How do you know you broke your WiFi card?
    – mattm
    Nov 21, 2015 at 21:23
  • @mattm Water damage. I forgot it in my pocket, and it went through the wash.
    – Confederate 3320
    Nov 21, 2015 at 21:27

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No, it is not possible to use your data antenna as a WiFi card. These are tuned to different frequencies, and the required processing for each is also different.

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