TetherFi
A new way to share your connection – no root required.
• TetherFi transforms your Android device into a smart Wi-Fi Direct hub, enabling you to share your Internet connection with other devices easily and securely.
• Whether you’re using mobile data or a regular Wi-Fi network, TetherFi helps you stay connected — without relying on restrictive hotspot plans.
What TetherFi Does
• TetherFi allows your Android device to share its Internet connection with other phones, tablets, or computers — all without needing root access.
Requirements:
• At least one Android device with an active Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• Compatible devices that can connect to a Wi-Fi Direct network and use a proxy configuration.
How it works:
• TetherFi creates a Wi-Fi Direct legacy group and sets up an HTTP proxy server.
• Other devices connect to this Wi-Fi network and route traffic through the proxy.
• No hotspot data plan is required — though an unlimited data plan provides the best results.
Is TetherFi for You?
TetherFi may be your ideal solution if you:
• Want to share your phone’s Wi-Fi or mobile data connection with other devices.
• Have an unlimited data plan, but your carrier restricts or throttles hotspot usage.
• Don’t have access to a mobile hotspot feature.
• Need to create a local network (LAN) between multiple devices.
• Have reached the device limit on your home router.
How It Works
• TetherFi operates through a Foreground Service, allowing it to maintain a stable and continuous Wi-Fi Direct network.
You stay in full control:
• Turn the service on or off anytime.
• Manage which devices connect.
Current limitations:
• TetherFi is still evolving.
• Some online activities and apps—such as gaming platforms, chat or video streaming apps, and email services—may not function properly yet.
• Regular web browsing generally works well, depending on your Internet speed and stability.
For a list of known limitations, visit the official Wiki.
Privacy Commitment
Your privacy is at the heart of TetherFi’s philosophy.
• Fully open source, with transparent development.
• No tracking, selling, or sharing of personal data.
• Optional in-app purchases exist solely to support ongoing development—never as a requirement.
Join the Development
• TetherFi is proudly built in the open on GitHub:
+ https://github.com/pyamsoft/tetherfi
• If you’re an Android developer or simply passionate about open-source innovation, you’re invited to contribute:
+ Report bugs and issues.
+ Suggest new features.
+ Help shape the future of TetherFi and community-powered connectivity.
TetherFi isn’t just an app—it’s a movement toward open, unrestricted, and user-controlled Internet sharing. Connect freely. Develop openly. Share confidently.
FAQ
Q: How is TetherFi different from a traditional hotspot?
A: Unlike a regular hotspot, TetherFi doesn’t use your phone’s built‑in hotspot feature, which carriers often restrict or charge extra for. Instead, it creates a Wi‑Fi Direct connection and runs a local proxy server, making it easier to share your connection without triggering hotspot limitations.
Q: Does TetherFi require root access?
A: No, it does not. TetherFi is designed specifically to work without root privileges, so you can use it on standard Android devices without modifying your system.
Q: What devices can connect to TetherFi?
A: Any phone, tablet, or computer that supports Wi‑Fi Direct and can be configured to use an HTTP proxy can connect to TetherFi. Most modern Android and Windows devices fit these requirements.
Version History
v20250906-1——23 Oct 2025
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*20250906-1
I try to update TetherFi often to make sure that you always have the latest and greatest from pyamsoft.
If you like what I do, consider supporting development!
See the change log included within the application for specific differences between versions.
*20250824-1
I try to update TetherFi often to make sure that you always have the latest and greatest from pyamsoft.
If you like what I do, consider supporting development!
See the change log included within the application for specific differences between versions.
*20250723-1
I try to update TetherFi often to make sure that you always have the latest and greatest from pyamsoft.
If you like what I do, consider supporting development!
See the change log included within the application for specific differences between versions.
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