I used to USB-tether my Mac with my old Skypephone S2 on the Three UK network. Note: ticking "Show modem status in menu bar" is very useful if you're using this feature a lot. (If you're on a different network try looking this up in: Android Settings > Wireless & network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names.)Ĭlick OK, then Apply, then Connect and hopefully you'll be able to connect to the internet via your mobile network.
(It's possible that your phone manufacturer appears in the Vendor list but LG doesn't) Select the new interface and click “Advanced.” Leave the Telephone Number, Account Name and Password fields blank. If it hasn't been added automatically, click the “+” button to add a new network interface. Go to Network Preferences in OS X (Apple Menu > System Preferences. Connect your phone to the Mac with USB cable (mine works regardless of whether USB storage or USB tethering is selected in Android, although other phones could be different).I was very close to paying (digital) cold hard cash for an App so that I could USB tether with my Mac computer but then I discovered a surprisingly simple way round it: Other ways of USB tethering – Officially supported on Windows and Linux but not OS X.Setting your phone to act as a WiFi hotspot - Works with all WiFi-enabled computers regardless of OS but slower than USB and a massive waste of battery power.With Android 2.2 and newer you have a few other options that I chose to avoid: LG Optimus One (LG-P500) running Android 2.2 (FroYo) on the Three UK network.Īpple MacBook Pro running Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6.5).I've tested this with the following setup: You could be charged extra by your phone network if internet data is not included in your mobile price plan.
Warning: Always check your network tariff before doing this.
Nevertheless I have found a way to do it with OS X, read on for more information. The official Android website says that you can use a USB cable for tethering with computers running Windows or Linux but not with Mac OS X. Unfortunately, I have an Android phone and a Mac computer. I prefer to plug in directly because Wi-Fi uses up battery power on the phone (and the laptop if unplugged) very quickly. Broadly speaking, there are two methods of tethering: plugging the phone directly into your computer via USB, or setting up the phone as a mini Wi-Fi hotspot. This is a life saver if you are working in a location where you don't have access to other internet connections. The process of tethering allows you to connect your computer to the internet via your phone's 3G mobile connection.
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