Okay, one of the most debated things in the Android world is whether or not we should be able to tether (use our android phones to gain access to the internet). Users are screaming:
yes. Carriers are screaming:
at a large 30-bucks-a -month-fee, yes. The Android Operating system itself is more than capable of tethering. However, carriers almost always restrict access in the OS. However, people (brilliant, brilliant people) have found ways to develop apps to get around this. Two of the best ones are:
- EasyTether/EasyTether Lite (all later instructions apply to both)
- PDA Net
Both of these are good for tethering without paying 30 bucks a month. However, they do have limitations. The full version of easy tether costs $10. The free version restricts https access (so, basically no secure connections). The PDA Net I experienced was slow. I personally would like to stick to easy tether, just because I get fast connection speeds at no cost (besides data, however with an unlimited plan this doesn't matter). Both require desktop client with windows, though, so either download before hand or download on your phone and transfer to your computer. With EasyTether, it really is easy.
- Download EasyTether
- Go through the setup wizard
- You're done.
Tip: Plug your phone into your computer first, before you enable usb debugging. This way your computer will recognize your phone. One reason I think EasyTether is better is I haven't actually gotten any fast or strong connectivity with PDA Net.
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