EasyTether -a new tethering app for Android

mstream · Feb 12, 2010

With this app you can tether your Android smartphone to a computer. EasyTether shares your smartphone Internet connection with your PC.

Features

USB connection for the sake of better speed
does not require root access
works without special tethering data plans
supports Windows 8/7/Vista/XP (32-bit and 64-bit), Mac OS X, Linux
compatible with HTC Sync
UDP support for games, for L2TP VPN (not PPTP!) and for some IM apps
Bluetooth tethering for Android 4.x tablets

EasyTether - tethering for Android

EasyTether in Google Android Market
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mstream.e2t

EasyTether Lite apk
http://www.mobile-stream.com/a/easytether-device.apk

mrqs · Feb 12, 2010

so you're saying this should work on any device with cupcake or higher? sweet

i'll eagerly await win 7 64 bit support

are you planning on adding wifi tethering?

El Blacksheep · Feb 12, 2010

Looks good for non-rooted users who don't mind carrying a USB cord.

forty9er · Feb 12, 2010

mrqs said:
i'll eagerly await win 7 64 bit support

What he said.

wmm · Feb 12, 2010

A couple of questions:

1) What is the "low, affordable price for the full version"?

2) Do I need to uninstall the PdaNet trial version I have before I install this?

jimbo78255 · Feb 15, 2010

Do your Verizon charges go up?

Eric2 · Feb 16, 2010

I downloaded the software (easytether_x86.msi) from their website, and installed it on my Acer Aspire 1 netbook, which runs XP Home. (It warned me it's not officially blessed by Microsoft, but it installed just fine.)

I downloaded the app from the Market and ran that.

Followed all the instructions, but after I connect my HTC Eris via USB to the netbook, (after the bubble pops up from the EasyTether icon in the system tray asking me to), that's as far as it gets. It says one has to wait until Windows loads the drivers, but nothing happens. The bubble just sits there.

Anyone have any advice? Am I supposed to do something else? Do I need to mount the SD card for this to work for some reason? WTF?!

gotdmw · Feb 16, 2010

can sombody explain why this is better then pdanet?

Eric2 · Feb 16, 2010

As I understand it, the free version PDANet doesn't work with https pages, but EasyTether does. Of course I can't verify that yet, since it isn't working at all!

Szadzik · Feb 17, 2010

Why bother if you can have Wireless Tethering for free and it works via WiFi, so the speed is very good?

The only thing of course, you have to root the phone, but that is just 10 minutes of work, and I mean for someone with no experience with Android like me.

El Blacksheep · Feb 17, 2010

Szadzik said:
Why bother if you can have Wireless Tethering for free and it works via WiFi, so the speed is very good?

The only thing of course, you have to root the phone, but that is just 10 minutes of work, and I mean for someone with no experience with Android like me.

Not everyone wants to, needs to, or should root their phones. This is a good option for them.

Eric2 · Feb 17, 2010

Phone doesn't need to be rooted w EasyTether. Speed is VERY good! Had to install HTC Sync to finally get it to work.

NajinX · Feb 17, 2010

There's a new update today for EasyTether, but some folks are saying it removes the https access.

Can anyone verify that?

Eric2 · Feb 18, 2010

I'd like to be able to tell you, but the damn thing doesn't work again!! Getting fed up with it.

cheyo · Feb 18, 2010

i was able to install but when i try to connect i get an message saying error connecting (error 633)
can anybody help?

mstream · Feb 18, 2010

NajinX said:
There's a new update today for EasyTether, but some folks are saying it removes the https access.

Can anyone verify that?

The 0.9.2 EasyTether will stop working after Feb 19th.
The 0.9.3 EasyTether allows HTTPS and UDP for now, but will deny only HTTPS and UDP after Feb 21st. The regular HTTP will work forever.
The full version without any limitations is available for purchase for 9.95 USD.

mstream · Feb 18, 2010

wmm said:
A couple of questions:

1) What is the "low, affordable price for the full version"?

$9.95

2) Do I need to uninstall the PdaNet trial version I have before I install this?

It is not necessary to uninstall PDANet. It is necessary to disable it.

mstream · Feb 18, 2010

mrqs said:
i'll eagerly await win 7 64 bit support

E-mail support(at)mobile-stream(dot)com and you'll get the link and instructions for 64bit

Eric2 · Feb 18, 2010

mstream - I would be willing to buy, but if and only if it is shown to work reliably on my HTC droid Eris.

I had it installed and working Tues night, (w/ Acer Aspire One netbook running XP Home), but when I tried to use it last night (Wed 2/17), it just wouldn't work. No bubble message telling me to plug in my phone. Here is my experience:
http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/45946-easytether-eris.html

When it was working, it was very nice. But it makes no sense that it should just stop working over night. All I did inbetween was turn the computer off and back on again the next day.

Eric2 · Feb 18, 2010

Update. I uninstalled both EasyTether and HTC Sync, and re-installed them, and now EasyTether is working again. I have connected/disconnected several times, and it seems OK, for the most part.

One time, however, my computer told me it did not recognize this USB device, but when I right clicked on the tray icon and connected, it worked anyway.

My fear is that when I restart the computer, it won't work again.

So there clearly appear to be some bugs here. Please fix!

powrful1 · Feb 19, 2010

10 bux...really I barely tried this and already trying to get money with an apparently that still has bugs...add wifi with ability for multiple connections then I may reconsider.

Szadzik · Feb 19, 2010

powrful1 said:
10 bux...really I barely tried this and already trying to get money with an apparently that still has bugs...add wifi with ability for multiple connections then I may reconsider.

That is why I rooted my Milestone and use Wireless Tether.

WiFi is good, really good.

mstream · Feb 24, 2010

EasyTether now supports 64-bit Windows

Download the necessary drivers from EasyTether web-page

Email your questions or problems to support(at)mobile-stream(dot)com

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InstantKarma · Feb 24, 2010

I'm curious why the website specifies it "supports Windows 7/Vista/XP (32-bit and 64-bit) desktop computer" (bolding mine). I can't think of too many reasons why someone would tether a desktop, as opposed to a laptop.

MindTrainer · Mar 2, 2010

I have installed and paid the $10.02 for this program and it is working great for me (running XP SP3) on my notebook. But I'm scared to death that sprint will charge me tethering minutes at .40/min. Can someone please alleviate my fears. Thanks.

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