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Enabling reliable ad-hoc wireless communication for non-Apple devices, specifically targeting Intel wireless hardware compatibility and stable firmware operation under the `omdrop-owl` framework. The `tested exclusive` profile indicates a goal of seamless, opt-in free operation.
This issue highlights critical firmware instability impacting core functionality for a key hardware component (Intel 7265) within the `omdrop-owl` ecosystem. The `iwlwifi` driver's repeated firmware asserts on ad-hoc network initiation, despite being `tested exclusive`, indicates a fundamental compatibility or driver-level defect. This directly impedes the product's value proposition: reliable airdrop for non-Apple devices. Developer pain points include debugging low-level firmware crashes and ensuring broad hardware compatibility. Market implications are significant; failure to deliver stable ad-hoc networking on common hardware like Intel 7265 will severely limit user adoption and perceived reliability, especially for a solution positioned as an Apple alternative. This directly impacts the ability to scale and capture market share.
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What is t4t5/omdrop-owl?
t4t5/omdrop-owl is analyzed by our AI as: Enabling reliable ad-hoc wireless communication for non-Apple devices, specifically targeting Intel wireless hardware compatibility and stable firmware operation under the `omdrop-owl` framework. The `tested exclusive` profile indicates a goal of seamless, opt-in free operation.. It focuses on This issue highlights critical firmware instability impacting core functionality for a key hardware component (Intel 7265) within the `omdrop-owl` ...
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When was t4t5/omdrop-owl publicly launched?
The initial public indexing or launch date for t4t5/omdrop-owl within our tracked developer communities was recorded on October 8, 2026.
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t4t5/omdrop-owl has achieved measurable traction, logging over 2,360 traction score and facilitating 163 recorded discussions or engagements.
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Based on metadata extraction, t4t5/omdrop-owl is categorized under topics such as: airdrop, omarchy, opendrop.
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Yes, we are currently tracking open architectural debates and bug reports for this project on GitHub. There are currently 4 active high-priority issues logged recently.
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The original author or development team describes the product as follows: "airdrop for non-apple devices"
Active Developer Issues (GitHub)
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Community Voice & Feedback
We probably need some kind of frequency hopping, this is what I found with an iPhone:
* Discovery and sync only works on channel 6, the phone doesn't see me if I'm advertising on 149
* After negotiation, it is possible to jump to other channels that are advertised by the phone (for example, 149 and 44) and send there, which is much faster
* Some hack is required to satisfy the regulatory checks, as 5 GHz frequency bands are a huge mess
I ported the whole thing to Rust and is experimenting with this kind of hopping, it increased transmission speed by about 3x, but is still pretty slow (2 Mbps on channel 149).
* Discovery and sync only works on channel 6, the phone doesn't see me if I'm advertising on 149
* After negotiation, it is possible to jump to other channels that are advertised by the phone (for example, 149 and 44) and send there, which is much faster
* Some hack is required to satisfy the regulatory checks, as 5 GHz frequency bands are a huge mess
I ported the whole thing to Rust and is experimenting with this kind of hopping, it increased transmission speed by about 3x, but is still pretty slow (2 Mbps on channel 149).
Tested the fork (kmod-midori/omdrop-owl @ 4cc937d) with the **active-monitor** backend: **works both ways** with an iPhone.
Profile line I used (same as `mt76x2u`):
```
mt7921e tested exclusive station no no active-monitor MediaTek MT7921 PCIe (14c3:7961), kernel 7.2.9 (CachyOS). No IBSS mode; active monitor works, channel 6. Images transferred both directions (iPhone); sending uses BLE wake-up. Needs TCP 8771 on awdl0 open in the firewall.
```
`summary.txt`:
```
omdrop-owl card test, 2026-10-11T18:12:41+03:00
card: Network controller: MEDIATEK Corp. MT7921 802.11ax PCIe Wireless Network Adapter [Filogic 330]
driver: mt7921e, kernel 7.2.9-2-cachyos, CachyOS
profile: mt7921e exclusive station no no active-monitor
probe: ready
baseline: 10/10 replies
start: ok in 2260 ms
receiver: started
phone heard (OWL synced): yes
shown on the phone: yes
phone -> computer: yes
computer -> phone: yes (send-to-peer exit 0, 13 s)
Wi-Fi during the window: skipped (exclusive mo...
Profile line I used (same as `mt76x2u`):
```
mt7921e tested exclusive station no no active-monitor MediaTek MT7921 PCIe (14c3:7961), kernel 7.2.9 (CachyOS). No IBSS mode; active monitor works, channel 6. Images transferred both directions (iPhone); sending uses BLE wake-up. Needs TCP 8771 on awdl0 open in the firewall.
```
`summary.txt`:
```
omdrop-owl card test, 2026-10-11T18:12:41+03:00
card: Network controller: MEDIATEK Corp. MT7921 802.11ax PCIe Wireless Network Adapter [Filogic 330]
driver: mt7921e, kernel 7.2.9-2-cachyos, CachyOS
profile: mt7921e exclusive station no no active-monitor
probe: ready
baseline: 10/10 replies
start: ok in 2260 ms
receiver: started
phone heard (OWL synced): yes
shown on the phone: yes
phone -> computer: yes
computer -> phone: yes (send-to-peer exit 0, 13 s)
Wi-Fi during the window: skipped (exclusive mo...
Get the fork at https://github.com/kmod-midori/omdrop-owl/tree/main and add a new profile that resembles the `mt76x2u` one, or just point your agent at it.
Sure, full `iw phy phy0 info` below (MT7921, `14c3:7961`, `mt7921e`, kernel 7.2.9-2-cachyos, regdomain TR).
It does list `Device supports active monitor (which will ACK incoming frames)`, so the active-monitor mode from #13 looks like a fit. Happy to test it once there is a branch or build to try.
Note: under `country TR` channel 149 (5745 MHz) is disabled on this card, so shared mode would need channel 6 or 44 here.
iw phy phy0 info
```
Wiphy phy0
wiphy index: 0
max # scan SSIDs: 4
max scan IEs length: 482 bytes
max # sched scan SSIDs: 10
max # match sets: 16
Retry short limit: 7
Retry long limit: 4
Coverage class: 0 (up to 0m)
Device supports AP-side u-APSD.
Device supports T-DLS.
Supported Ciphers:
* WEP40 (00-0f-ac:1)
* WEP104 (00-0f-ac:5)
* TKIP (00-0f-ac:2)
* CCMP-128 (00-0f-ac:4)
* CCMP-256 (00-0f-ac:10)
* GCMP-128 (00-0f-ac:8)
* GCMP-256 (00-0f-ac:9)
* CMAC (00-0f-ac:6)
* CMAC-256 (00-0f-ac:13)
* GMAC-128 (00-0f-ac:...
It does list `Device supports active monitor (which will ACK incoming frames)`, so the active-monitor mode from #13 looks like a fit. Happy to test it once there is a branch or build to try.
Note: under `country TR` channel 149 (5745 MHz) is disabled on this card, so shared mode would need channel 6 or 44 here.
iw phy phy0 info
```
Wiphy phy0
wiphy index: 0
max # scan SSIDs: 4
max scan IEs length: 482 bytes
max # sched scan SSIDs: 10
max # match sets: 16
Retry short limit: 7
Retry long limit: 4
Coverage class: 0 (up to 0m)
Device supports AP-side u-APSD.
Device supports T-DLS.
Supported Ciphers:
* WEP40 (00-0f-ac:1)
* WEP104 (00-0f-ac:5)
* TKIP (00-0f-ac:2)
* CCMP-128 (00-0f-ac:4)
* CCMP-256 (00-0f-ac:10)
* GCMP-128 (00-0f-ac:8)
* GCMP-256 (00-0f-ac:9)
* CMAC (00-0f-ac:6)
* CMAC-256 (00-0f-ac:13)
* GMAC-128 (00-0f-ac:...
Mind posting the full `iw phy` output? IBSS is not required if your card have active monitor support (#13).
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