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Tetherfi shares an internet connection from Android without root, providing tethering through the TetherFuseNet project.
About Tetherfi
TetherFuseNet is an open-source Android app that shares a device's internet connection with other devices without root. It creates a Wi-Fi Direct legacy group plus an HTTP proxy server; other devices join the broadcast Wi-Fi network and connect to the internet by setting their proxy server settings to the server the app creates. The app runs as a foreground service that the user explicitly turns on and off. A mobile hotspot data plan is not required, though the developers state it works best with unlimited data plans, and it can also be used to create a LAN between devices. The project describes itself as a work in progress: open NAT on consoles is not possible, some online, chat, video and gaming apps do not work, and services such as email may be unavailable, while general web browsing should work subject to the speed and availability of the Android device's connection.
Key features
- Shares Android Wi-Fi or cellular data without root
- Creates a Wi-Fi Direct legacy group with an HTTP proxy server
- Other devices connect by entering the app's proxy server settings
- Foreground service the user turns on and off manually
- Works without a mobile hotspot data plan
- Can be used to create a LAN between devices
Best for: Android users who want to share their phone's internet connection with other devices without root access or a mobile hotspot data plan.
Good for
- No root access required on the Android device
- Open source under the Apache 2 license, developed publicly on GitHub
- Optional in-app purchases supporting the developer are never required to use the app or its features
Watch out for
- Described by its developers as a work in progress with features that do not currently work
- Open NAT on consoles is not possible, and some online, chat, video and gaming apps, as well as email, may not work
- Connected devices must manually configure proxy server settings
Tetherfi at a glance
- Website
- github.com/pyamsoft/tetherfi
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Tetherfi FAQ
Does TetherFuseNet require root?
No. The app is designed to share an Android device's internet connection without root access.
Do I need a mobile hotspot data plan to use it?
No hotspot data plan is required, but the developers state the app works best with unlimited data plans.
How do other devices get online through it?
They connect to the Wi-Fi network broadcast by the app's Wi-Fi Direct group and set their proxy server settings to the server TetherFuseNet creates.
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