Download apps over network

[nzlowie]

Can I use my PC network to download and install apps? I've been going into the Play store on my PC and installing app but it seems its been using my mobile data, not the network data. (found out the hard way)

Thanks guys

 

[El Presidente]

Is your PC connected to a wireless or a wired network? If Wireless, can't you connect your phone to the same one?

You could try something like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.littlelan.ReverseTether.Trial

It's a reverse tether app which allows you to connect your phone to a PC and use the PC's connection to access the internet (it's a limited trial though, you need to pay for the full app).

 

[fdbryant3]

If your device is connected to the Wifi network then it should download over Wifi before mobile. You might want to disable mobile data though to be sure.

 

[nzlowie]

Thanks guys
The PC is connected to a wired network, without wifi.

Could I do it through the PC's bluetooth?

Thanks

 

[WoohooGuy]

Bluetooth is possible, but odds will be a slow.

If this is going to be a long term solution for you I would suggest you buy a wifi router, for a budget option get a cheap USB wifi adapter to plug into your desktop and use "ad-hoc" mode.

In ad-hoc mode the USB wifi adapter connected to your computer will share it's internet connection with your phone whenever your phone is near it. Note that ad-hoc is nice for one or two devices but performance will take a serious hit the more devices you add.

If you look on a site like Newegg you can get micro wifi adapters for less then 10 bucks, but keep mind you always get what you pay for.

 

[nzlowie]

Thanks, It's a work computer so maybe limited with what I can install...

I'll just wait till I get home in a week or so.

Now back to work.

Cheers