SecureTether WiFi

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4.1
2.15K reviews
100K+
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PEGI 3
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About this app

FAST, FREE ¹, SECURE MOBILE WIFI HOTSPOT:
(SHARE INTERNET CONNECTION OVER WIFI TETHERING)

✔ Share your mobile internet connection with your computer or Android tablet
✔ Provides FULL internet connection, not just HTTP proxy like most other apps
✔ Get internet on your computer or Android tablet anywhere you have cell service
✔ ANY data connection on your phone will work (4G, 3G, LTE, GPRS, WiFi ², WiMax, ...)
✔ No need to pay for a tethering plan from your mobile carrier ¹
✔ No need to root your phone or tablet
✔ No need to install any custom software on your computer ³

POWERFUL SECURITY AND TETHERING MANAGEMENT FEATURES:

✔ Built-in strong firewall helps protect your computer from hackers
✔ Monitor all incoming and outgoing internet connections to detect spy-ware
✔ Block websites, for example to prevent Windows updates on a limited data plan

EASY TO USE:

✔ Easy setup instructions with screenshots for Windows, Mac OS X, Android
✔ Manage and monitor connections directly from browser on computer or tablet

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE:

✔ Premium version delivers full performance that WiFi, cell service, CPU can provide
✔ Includes DNS cache to speed up website loading and reduce data use

MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY:

✔ Share mobile internet connection from any Android 4.0.1+ device ...
✔ ... with Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, ...
✔ ... Mac OS X 10.5+, ...
✔ ... Android 4.0.1+ (Ice Cream Sandwich or newer), and ...
✔ ... Linux (experimental)
✔ Provides FULL internet connection, not just HTTP proxy like most other apps
✔ Port forwarding supports most streaming, gaming, VoIP and other software

NOTE:

SecureTether does NOT directly support the XBox, PlayStation, or Roku and some other popular devices that don't support VPNs or HTTP or SOCKS proxies (with DNS-over-proxy). With the limitations placed by Android, it is simply not possible to make these devices work without requiring you to root your phone. If you have a computer available, though, you can connect your computer using SecureTether and then share that internet connection over a network cable with consoles or TV boxes using Internet Connection Sharing.

¹ SecureTether uses your phone plan's regular data volume (not the tethering volume) and works without a tethering plan in most cases (some providers detect and block tethering traffic based on traffic content in addition to locking down the phone). Regular data rates apply (which may be zero on an unlimited data plan unless roaming or other charges apply). The free version of SecureTether is limited to around 1Mbps maximum transfer rate after an initial three-week unlimited-speed trial. Speed-limit can be removed with in-app purchase.

² Requires Android v4.1.1+ (Jelly Bean or newer), since Android v4.0.x (Ice Cream Sandwich) does not allow simultaneous operation of WiFi and WiFi Direct.

³ Computers need to be configured, but only using tools that come with Windows / Mac OS / Linux (may require OS installation media or internet in some rare cases).
Android client devices require small (less than 0.5 MB) client app that can be downloaded from SecureTether hotspot (i.e. installation does not require internet).
Updated on
Oct 3, 2022

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
App activity and App info and performance
Data isn’t encrypted

Ratings and reviews

4.1
2.09K reviews
Kat Fischer
April 25, 2024
This works once I figured out how to connect my devices. Unlike similar apps that tether your data without using precious hotspot data, this one allows me to open any app on my phone. I can play games, stream movies from any platform, listen to music, whatever I want. Other apps I've tried would not allow me to play games or stream movies. You have to download the secure tether client app on each device you want to connect & its 2 seconds to connect each time. I have the paid version, worth it!
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A Google user
April 6, 2020
Exellent! I had some trouble setting it up, and the developer responded quickly to my email. Once it was set up, it worked like a dream. I have unlimited data with a 15gb speed bump which greatly slowed my hotspot speed. Now I am getting speeds faster than I was with the original hotspot! I was watching HD TV for a few hours today, with no problems. Samsung Galaxy S7 to a Windows 7 laptop.
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Phillip
January 26, 2023
Great for moments of needing cellular network. I used it for simple needs for my other devices to be able to have a network connection when my phone plan has ran out sharing hotspot data. I used it for my friends to have connection when they visit and encounter unexpected bad service. I have downloaded many apps in those times to just try as well that claim to do the same. I couldnt get them to work rather if it was me not undeestanding the directions or the app itself. But this ÷%\*%$!Works!!!
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What's new

Updated SecureTether for compatibility with Android 10:
Android 10 requires apps to have permission to access the device's location to be able to access WiFi Direct (see https://developer.android.com/about/versions/10/privacy/changes#location-telephony-bluetooth-wifi for details). SecureTether does not use, record, or forward this location information in any way, but does need to request this permission now in order to be able to create the hotspot on Android 10 devices.