Introduction
USB tethering is a method that allows you to share your phone’s mobile data connection with your laptop or computer via a USB cable. This method is particularly useful when you need a stable and fast internet connection. Below are the detailed technical steps to set up USB tethering.
Step-by-Step Guide to USB Tethering
If your phone already has USB tethering enabled, you can skip this step and go straight to step 5.
- Connect the USB Cable:
- Use a USB cable to connect your phone to your laptop or computer. Ensure the connection is secure at both ends.
- Enable Developer Options on Your Phone:
- Unlock your phone and go to Settings.
- Scroll down and select About phone.
- Find the Build number entry and tap it seven times. You should see a message indicating that you are now a developer.
- Access Developer Options:
- Go back to the main Settings menu.
- Scroll down and select System or Additional settings (this may vary depending on your phone model).
- Tap on Developer options.
- Change USB Configuration:
- In Developer options, find and tap on Default USB configuration.
- Select USB tethering from the list of options.
- Enable USB Tethering:
- Go back to the main Settings menu.
- Navigate to Network & Internet or Connections.
- Tap on Hotspot & Tethering.
- Toggle the switch for USB Tethering to turn it on.
- If you are able to connect to the internet after this step, you can skip steps 7 and 8.
- Configure Network Settings on Your Laptop:
- On your laptop, open the Network Connections settings. You can do this by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray and selecting Open Network & Internet settings.
- In the settings window, click on Change adapter options.
- Look for a new network connection corresponding to your phone. It might be named something like Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device.
- Ensure this network connection is enabled.
- Verify Internet Connection:
- Once USB tethering is enabled, your laptop should automatically detect your phone’s data connection.
- Open a web browser on your laptop and visit a website to check if you have internet access.
- If the connection is not working, try disabling and re-enabling USB tethering on your phone or restarting your laptop.
By following these steps, you can easily set up USB tethering to share your phone’s internet connection with your laptop or computer. This method provides a reliable and fast connection, making it an excellent option for remote work, travel, or areas with limited Wi-Fi availability.