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How to Tether Your Android Smartphone Using PdaNet+

Use PdaNet+ to turn your smartphone into a modem for your laptop

By Melanie Uy Melanie Uy Writer Queens College Harvard University Extension School Former Lifewire writer Melanie Uy has 5+ years' experience writing about consumer-oriented technology and is an expert telecommuter. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 8, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Download and install app on both computer and Android > connect Android device to computer with USB.Next: Select USB Tether on Android device > confirm with OK on computer > select Install.Next: Check Android for USB Debugging request > select Always Allow from this computer > OK > Finish. This article explains how to tether a smartphone to a laptop using PdaNet+ via USB cable. A free version of PdaNet+ is available if you don't mind interruptions, but the full version allows unfettered access to secure websites after a 30-day trial period.

Note

Many smartphones now offer built-in hotspot functionality, which you can usually find in Settings > Tethering (or similar term). If your phone has this capability, you don't need a separate app.

Download and Install PdaNet+ on Your Windows PC

Setting up PdaNet+ is a matter of installing it on both your smartphone and your Windows computer. Download the PdaNet+ Windows installer from the June Fabrics website. Install PdaNet+ on your computer. The setup on the computer side is straightforward, although there are several steps involved. Start by running the installer. The first part will ask you some basic questions about how you want to install PdaNet+. Generally, the defaults are alright. During the installation, PdaNet+ will ask you to connect your Android device. Stop, and turn your attention to your phone. Download PdaNet+ from the Google Play Store. (The developer is June Fabrics Technology Inc.) For PdaNet to connect, you're going to need to enable USB debugging on your Android device. If you haven't already, take a moment to do that. Connect your phone to the computer via USB. Open the PdaNet+ app on Android, and select USB Tether. Press Ok back on the Windows installation window. Next, Windows will warn you that the PdaNet+ installer is looking to install a new device. Press Install to continue. The installer will then ask you to allow USB debugging when prompted on your Android device. Open your Android device, and you should see the debug request. Select Always Allow from this computer, and press Ok. The Windows installer will let you know that the install completed successfully. Make sure the Connect PdaNet+ after installation is selected, and choose USB mode. Then, press Finish. Turn to your Windows PC. You'll see that you've successfully connected. In the future, you'll use the PdaNet+ icon in your system tray to connect on Windows and the App on Android. When you get a Connected! notification on your laptop, you'll be able to surf the web using your Android's data connection. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Top 3 Apps for Tethering an Android Phone How to Unlock the Bootloader on Your Android Phone How to Set up USB Tethering on Windows 10 How to Tether Your Cellphone as a Modem How to Back Up Your Android Phone to a PC How to Get Custom Songs in Beat Saber for Meta (Oculus) Quest How to Get Internet With a Bluetooth-Enabled Cell Phone APK File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Get 5G or 4G Internet Access on Your Laptop How to Install and Use Microsoft Edge for Android How to Connect an Android to a PC How to Use BlueStacks to Run Android Apps on Windows How to Install APK on Android How to Run Android Apps on Windows 10 How to Play PS4 Games on a PC How to Fix It When a Tablet Won’t Connect to a Mobile Hotspot Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies