USB tethering for Android phones is a Windows-only feature. [1] X Research source
On some Android models, you’ll have to swipe down using two fingers.
On a Samsung phone or tablet, tap Connections instead.
On a Samsung Android, tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering instead.
Open Device Manager: click Start, click the search bar, type in device manager, and click Device Manager. Double-click Network adapters. Right-click Remote NDIS based Internet Sharing Device. Click Update Driver Software. . . . Click Browse my computer for driver software. Click the Let me pick button at the bottom of the window. Uncheck the “Show compatible hardware” box. Click Microsoft Corporation in the “Manufacturer” column. Click Remote NDIS Compatible Device, then click Next. Click Yes when prompted, then click Close when prompted.
On some Android models, you’ll have to swipe down using two fingers.
On a Samsung phone or tablet, tap Connections instead.
On a Samsung Android, tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering instead.
On a Samsung, tap the white “Mobile hotspot” switch to enable the hotspot. You can then adjust the password by tapping Password, entering a new one, and tapping SAVE. Once you’re done, skip ahead to the “Open your computer’s Wi-Fi settings” step.
Network name — The name that your Android will display in your computer’s wireless network area. Security — Select a WPA2 option from this menu. Password — The password that you’ll use to log in.
You may first have to click ▲ here to see the Wi-Fi icon.
If you didn’t create a password during setup, your hotspot network’s password will be listed on the hotspot’s page in your Android’s Settings. You may need to tap the hotspot’s name to view the password.
If you didn’t create a password during setup, your hotspot network’s password will be listed on the hotspot’s page in your Android’s Settings. You may need to tap the hotspot’s name to view the password.
