Top three apps
Android market is loaded with tethering applications for android phones. The facility will let you use your mobile device as a modem for other devices like laptops and other mobile phone. In other words your android will be a Wi-Fi hotspot (or if you are using USB connection then will route only one device at a time). The concept got hold on so many ears due of one great thing about it. It’s free! Yes there are no charges to tether your android phone to laptop just some apps from free android market. But before we continue it’s a caution note that makes sure device is matched with the app you use for rooting or jail breaking because one fault and your device will be rendered useless. Here are top three apps to tether your android-
1. PDAnet is one app that is most recommended. The app is safe and easy to use. The app requires no rooting and that is where it hits. The root of your phone is as it is and the android is still in warranty. This is for first timers in tethering. The problem or restriction is that the free version has a trail period and the app is not completely free. With the trail version you can only use the non-secure websites. For HTTPS websites you have to drain your wallet. PDAnet works with Wi-Fi, infrared and USB. Its easy to use just install it and run and you an access to internet on your computer. With new version you can even voice call with simultaneously connected to the internet.
2. Barnacle Wi-Fi tether is a free to use internet tether for your android. To use this app you need to first root your phone with the help of application meant for this purpose. Rooting the phone means to manipulate OS of the device with an android add-on that leaves warranty void. Since the app makes use of root access it is recommended that only experienced should make use of this app. The pros are that it is free to use and simple in installing and use and works flawlessly. It is easy to install just root the device first and then install the app on the mobile and run. Connect your PC to mobile via Bluetooth or USB and with default SSID as barnacle you are now connected.
3. Easy tether is another free to use safe application. Its free version is though good but the premium is also not very costly so you can easily go for easy tether pro. The app works only with USB connection and shares the internet service of your phone with PC. Unlike the previous app this one has nothing to do with the root of the android is thus safe and can be used by first timers. As the name says it’s easy to install with just a requisite of USB restricts your device to become a hot spot. The software works on windows 7/XP/Vista, ubuntu, Mac OS.
Android tethering: How to Tether your Android Phone
Tethering is in enormous demand in these days especially in Android phones. But, a lot of people have confusion regarding Android Tethering and different aspects associated with it.
The term “Tethering” is actually the process to connect your phone to the computer and then facilitate its 3G or 4G connection for internet surfing. In this process your Android phone acts as a wireless modem and helps in internet access. But, before you start tethering there are few tips that you may keep in mind.
Tips before you start using Android Tethering:
There are some carriers which may object to tethering. These carriers resist tethering by issuing a nominal fee or creating certain other issues as well. However, most carriers do not obstruct tethering until & unless you start downloading voluminous amount of data from the net.
Methods to tether Android Phone:
There are actually three ways to tether your Android phone and avail the opportunity to surf the internet without Wi-Fi insight.
Methods to tether android Phone include:
- Tether Android with Apps that need root (Free, heavy configuration)
- Tether Android with Proxoid (Free, no root required, some configuration)
- Tether Android with PDAnet ($30, no root required, minimal configuration)
These methods bear both advantages and disadvantages. The detailed descriptions of these methods are as follows:
Ø Tether Android with Apps that Need Root (Free, heavy configuration)
The Wi-Fi Tether applications turn your Android phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot, particularly into a MiFi. To start the tethering you need to allow root access to your phone, a multi-step process which uses an unofficial Android add-on which can even block your phone if not applied in a proper manner. Rooting Android is feasible for techno savvy people including hackers with experience in soft-modding hardware.
· Advantages: This method to tether is absolutely free and also makes your phone act as a Wi-Fi hotspot through which you can connect any computer without any extra software or interference with your computer's settings.
· Disadvantages: In case, if you don’t follow the proper manner, you may sacrifice over-the-air automatic Android updates in the future. Moreover, you may also face certain other problems in your Smartphone.
Ø Tether your Android device with the Proxoid
This method is best for you if you have enough knowledge to get around the command line and use proxy servers. This application can tether your phone for free. This Proxoid turns your Android device into a proxy server which your computer uses to make request. However, in order to install the Android SDK or device drivers onto your computer, you have to tweak some of the settings, and then finally configure your browser to use a proxy server whenever you want to tether.
· Advantages: The advantages of this method are that it is absolutely free as well as less risky as there is no need to gain the root.
· Disadvantages: However, you have to install the Android SDK (which is usually done by the developers), and set your browser to use the proxy server each time you want to tether.
Ø Tether Android with PDAnet ($30, no root required, minimal configuration)
The PDAnet Android application helps you tether Android using an application on the phone along with simple software which you can easily install on your computer. The cost of PDAnet is $30 in case you want to access https ports (which the free version blocks). However, in order to connect to the internet hit the button of your phone to start PDAnet, and then click "Connect" in the PDAnet on your computer.
· Advantages: The advantages of PDAnet are that it's easy to use, absolutely free from risks, and needs minimal setup.
· Disadvantages: The disadvantages of PDAnet are that it needs the PDAnet software on your computer which costs $30.
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