{"id":563772,"date":"2023-03-14T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/"},"modified":"2023-03-14T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Tether Your Android Phone and Share Its Internet Connection with Other Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a26b7314f12b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span 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aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Tether_Your_Android_Phone_and_Share_Its_Internet_Connection_with_Other_Devices%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Tether Your Android Phone and Share Its Internet Connection with Other Devices&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#What_Is_Tethering\" >What Is Tethering?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#Does_Tethering_Cost_Money\" >Does Tethering Cost Money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#Types_of_Tethering\" >Types of Tethering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#Wi-Fi_Tethering\" >Wi-Fi Tethering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#Bluetooth_Tethering\" >Bluetooth Tethering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#USB_Tethering\" >USB Tethering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#Third-Party_Tethering_Apps\" >Third-Party Tethering Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-tether-your-android-phone-and-share-its-internet-connection-with-other-devices\/#Reverse_Tethering\" >Reverse Tethering<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Tether_Your_Android_Phone_and_Share_Its_Internet_Connection_with_Other_Devices%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Tether Your Android Phone and Share Its Internet Connection with Other Devices&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-876685 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/52709451660_000e950110_o.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A modern Android smartphone. \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To enable tethering on Android, head to Settings &gt; Network &amp; Internet &gt; Hotspot &amp; Tethering, then choose between Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB tethering. Once you enable tethering, connect your device, and your phone will start sharing its internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to tether on Android, but which kind you can (and should) use depends on your needs, and your cellular carrier. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about tethering on Android.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Tethering\"><\/span>What Is Tethering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tethering is the act of sharing your phone\u2019s mobile data connection with another device\u2014such as your laptop or tablet\u2014connecting it to the Internet through your phone\u2019s data connection.<\/p>\n<p>Tethering is useful when you\u2019re somewhere where and don\u2019t have Wi-Fi access, but you do have cellular data access\u2014and you want to do something on your computer instead of your phone. But you may pay extra for the convenience.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Tethering_Cost_Money\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Does Tethering Cost Money?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on your carrier, this may or may not cost you money. In the US, most major carriers charge extra for tethering.\u00a0Consult your carrier\u2019s website for more information about what they charge for tethering. An additional $20 fee to tether isn\u2019t unusual in the USA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/263785\/how-to-use-androids-built-in-tethering-when-your-carrier-blocks-it\/\"><strong><em>How to Use Android&#8217;s Built-In Tethering When Your Carrier Blocks It<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to get around these restrictions by installing and using a third-party tethering app, or if you\u2019re rooted, unblocking Android\u2019s built-in tethering feature. However, your carrier may notice you\u2019re tethering anyway \u2014 they can tell because web traffic from your laptop looks different from web traffic from your mobile phone\u2014and they may helpfully add a tethering plan to your account, charging you the standard tethering fee. If you\u2019re lucky, they may not notice, just don\u2019t be surprised if they make you pay the tethering fee.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, standard data limits and charges apply. For example, if your carrier provides 2GB of data per month and you use 3GB between tethering and your normal smartphone usage, you\u2019ll be subject to your plan\u2019s normal penalties\u2014extra charges or speed throttling\u2014even if the carrier doesn\u2019t notice you\u2019re tethering.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, tethering drains battery power\u2014fast.\u00a0When not actively using tethering, you should disable it to save power on your Android phone and keep its battery going longer.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Tethering\"><\/span>Types of Tethering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ll cover how to use each tethering method. Here\u2019s how they compare:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi Tethering<\/strong>: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/865706\/what-is-wi-fi\/\">Wi-Fi tethering turns your phone into a little Wi-Fi hotspot. It creates a Wi-Fi network that you connect to with your computer. It has decent speeds, and you can connect more than one device\u2014but the battery will drain faster than if you used one of the below options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Tethering<\/strong>: Bluetooth tethering is significantly slower than Wi-Fi, but uses less battery. You can only tether one device at a time via Bluetooth as well. It probably isn\u2019t worth using unless you\u2019re really trying to stretch your battery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>USB Tethering<\/strong>: USB tethering has the fastest speeds, but you have to connect your phone to your laptop with a USB cable. Your phone\u2019s battery won\u2019t drain because it will draw power from your computer\u2019s USB port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the standard Android tethering options, there are other ways you might want to tether:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Third-Party Tethering Apps<\/strong>: If tethering is disabled on a phone you acquired from a carrier, you can install third-party apps and use them to tether. Your carrier may charge you anyway if they notice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reverse Tethering<\/strong>: In rare situations, you may want to share your computer\u2019s Internet connection with your Android phone instead. This is useful if you only have wired Ethernet connections in the area and don\u2019t have access to Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about how to do all of these things, one by one.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wi-Fi_Tethering\"><\/span>Wi-Fi Tethering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Android has a built-in Wi-Fi tethering feature, although it may be disabled by some carriers if you don\u2019t pay for a tethering plan. (Again, though,\u00a0if you\u2019re <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/115297\/how-to-root-your-android-why-you-might-want-to\/\">rooted, you can\u00a0unblock Android\u2019s built-in tethering feature.)<\/p>\n<p>To access this feature, open your phone\u2019s Settings screen, tap \u201cNetwork &amp; Internet,\u201d then tap \u201cHotspot &amp; Tethering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876762 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Android-Side-By-Side-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Network &amp; Internet,&quot; then &quot;Hotspot &amp; Tethering.&quot; \" width=\"657\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be able to configure your phone\u2019s Wi-Fi hotspot, changing its SSID (name) and password. Leave the security set to WPA3\u00a0(probably WPA3-Personal) unless you need to use an older device that doesn\u2019t support this encryption standard. WPA3 is the best standard available for regular consumer hardware\u00a0on modern devices, and you should always use it when you can.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876766 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Hotspot-and-tetherside-sidebyside.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After configuring your hotspot settings, toggle the switch next to \u201cUse Wi-Fi Hotspot.\u201d You can now connect to your phone\u2019s Wi-Fi hotspot from your laptop, tablet, or any other device.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-509031 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The hotspot visible in Windows 10. \" width=\"392\" height=\"436\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bluetooth_Tethering\"><\/span>Bluetooth Tethering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also opt to tether via a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/165845\/more-than-headsets-5-things-you-can-do-with-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth connection. If your laptop has built-in Bluetooth (which most do) you can enable Bluetooth on your phone and enable Bluetooth tethering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Add Bluetooth to Your Computer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to pair your PC with your phone. Open the Bluetooth menu on your PC and make sure the device is discoverable. On Windows 10, navigate to Settings &gt; Devices &gt; Bluetooth &amp; Other Devices, then click the toggle to the \u201cOn\u201d position. On Windows 11, open Settings, click \u201cBluetooth &amp; Devices,\u201d and click the toggle to enable Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see \u201cNow Discoverable As (Your PC Name)\u201d when it has been enabled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876775 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bluetooth-1st.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enable Bluetooth on Windows 10. \" width=\"730\" height=\"474\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On your phone, jump into Bluetooth settings and look for new devices to pair. Wait for your PC to show up. Once it shows up, tap on it to initiate the pairing process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876778 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/desktop-in-phone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Windows 10 desktop shown in the device list on Android. \" width=\"324\" height=\"421\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As both devices start to communicate, you\u2019ll get a prompt on each asking to confirm that unique code is the same. If it is (and it should be), click Pair on both the phone and the computer. They should be connected over Bluetooth after that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876779 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/pair-windows-10-bluetooth.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Windows 10 pairing popup. \" width=\"500\" height=\"196\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now that the two are paired, you\u2019re almost ready to use the Bluetooth tether feature. First, jump back into the Tethering &amp; Portable Hotspot screen on your phone, then enable Bluetooth tethering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876780 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bluetooth-Tethering-on-Android.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"455\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Back on the computer, right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray, then choose \u201cJoin a personal area network.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-331785 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2017-11-02_13h37_09.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"375\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When this menu opens, your phone should be present. Click on it, then the \u201cConnect using\u201d dropdown. Choose \u201cAccess Point.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876781 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/connect-bluetooth-using-access-point.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"719\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once the connection has been established, you\u2019ll get a quick confirmation popup. Done and done\u2014you can now use the Bluetooth connection to access the web.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USB_Tethering\"><\/span>USB Tethering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Connect your phone to your laptop via <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/768524\/best-usb-c-cable\/\">a USB cable, and you\u2019ll see the USB tethering option become available. Toggle it on, and you\u2019ll see a notification informing you that USB tethering is turned on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-876785 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/usb-tethering.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Plug your phone into your PC via a USB cable, then tap the toggle next to &quot;USB Tethering&quot; to share your internet connection. \" width=\"657\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your computer should automatically detect this new type of internet connection and make it available.\u00a0<em>Bam.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-509032 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The USB internet connection with your phone displayed in Windows 10. \" width=\"455\" height=\"532\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third-Party_Tethering_Apps\"><\/span>Third-Party Tethering Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Always be thoughtful when installing random apps from the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/709926\/what-is-the-google-play-store\/\">Google Play Store. Play Protect does a reasonably good job of preventing malicious apps from being uploaded, but it isn\u2019t perfect. Try to use your phone\u2019s built-in capabilities for tethering before you install a third-party app.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>There are quite a few third-party tethering apps you can download from Google Play. Many are paid apps or require root access, however.<\/p>\n<p>We tested a few apps, and found that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dkha.prog.mikrotik&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">NetShare<\/a> works well for simple Wi-Fi tethering. Fire up the app, tap \u201cConfigure\u201d to set your settings, then tick the checkbox towards the top to enable your Wi-fi hotspot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-877565 \" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Tethering-App.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"NetShare Wi-Fi tethering app on Android. \" width=\"328\" height=\"378\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You may also want to look around on the Play Store for a tethering app that supports USB or Bluetooth tethering. If none of those work correctly for you \u2014 and it is entirely possible that they won\u2019t \u2014 we recommend using the Magisk\/Xposed module that bypasses your carrier\u2019s restrictions.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverse_Tethering\"><\/span>Reverse Tethering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/117118\/how-to-connect-your-android-to-your-pcs-internet-connection-over-usb\/\"><strong><em>How to Connect Your Android to Your PC&#8217;s Internet Connection Over USB<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, if you\u2019re rooted, you can\u00a0reverse tether \u2014 connect your phone to your computer and share your computer\u2019s Internet connection with your phone. This is a fairly rare situation, but you may someday find yourself in an office where there\u2019s no Wi-Fi. 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