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Android Apps > Communication > Data Sharing - Tethering
Data Sharing - Tethering icon

Data Sharing - Tethering

by Awake Idea · Communication · Free
On Google Play since February 2016 · Data updated 2026-10-05
Google Play

Data Sharing - Tethering is made and published by Awake Idea. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Awake Idea. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Awake Idea and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

Established
Rating on Google Play
3.08
2,177 ratings
Installs
840 thousand
Last updated
February 4, 2018
Ads
No ads
Size
3.58 MB

Data Sharing - Tethering has 840 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.1 stars from 2,177 ratings.

Summary

Data Sharing - Tethering lets you manage your phone's Internet sharing across WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB with easy start/stop, usage limits, and a handy widget. Track connected devices and export statistics to stay in control, with 500,000+ total downloads and 240 in the last 30 days.

Pros & Cons

  • No root required
  • Fine-grained data and time-limit controls
  • Home screen widget for fast access
  • Backup/Restore of statistics
  • Lacks built-in network speed controls
  • Lacks QR-based sharing or plan management features found with some competitors

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Data Sharing - Tethering for Android

★★★★☆ MIKAHEL · Apr 9, 2021
It's great, but I need a filter per ip, I mean that it should be possible to do not count some of the device connected. For this reason I take in ostage the 5th star, you'll get it when done 😎😀
★★★★☆ Hymavathi v · Sep 23, 2020
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★☆☆☆☆ Sherwayne Francis · Jun 24, 2021
Not working it no use keep saying data sharing as stop
★☆☆☆☆ adam jacob · Aug 13, 2021
Have been looking for an app to convert mobile data to hotspot data, thought this would be what I needed but doesn't seem to do anything but act as a shortcut to my mobile hotspot settings and such, didn't even pick up the device connected to my hotspot
★☆☆☆☆ Chad Hunte · Dec 15, 2020
The development for this app has stopped does not work with android 10 plus.
★☆☆☆☆ Zainuddin Che Soh · Feb 6, 2021
It doesn't switch on after all other setups on the Apks and phone hotspot and tethering being done. Please assist. Thanks

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By Awake Idea, from Google Play

“The easiest way of controlling your mobile internet data sharing!”

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Description by Awake Idea Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Control and share your Internet connection of your smartphone with your laptop, tablet or another smartphone.

Data Sharing is a WiFi hotspot and tethering management and control app. No more surprises while sharing your mobile data and exhausting without realizing about it. Share knowing your mobile data consumption and avoid spent more than you want by setting your desired limits.

Features:
★ Start/stop the shared data service for WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering interfaces.
★ Manage the time and data usage for WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth and USB tethering interfaces.
★ Set the data usage and time limits by session, day and monthly cycle.
★ Show connected devices or those have been connected ever, and allow to modified its displayed name and hide them from the list.
★ Check activity by device.
★ Daily data usage chart, with detailed information about every tethering event and per-hour stats.
★ A widget to control all the tethering interfaces.
★ Backup/Restore of the database statistics (Storage permission is required).
Pro features:
★ Automatically stop shared data connection when one of the limits (data, time or battery level) is reached.
★ Notify when one or both of the fixed limits are exceeded.
★ Automatically stop shared data connection after a configurable inactivity time.
★ Device connect tone.
★ Export statistics to CSV.
★ Support for multisim devices.
★ Start tethering interfaces on boot


Usage:
To share via WiFi hotspot:
Open the app, an tap on the start button, and following tap the WiFi AP button. Once the WiFi hotspot was activated, search the WiFi name on the device you want to connect to. If you don't know the name, you can check it inside the Tethering settings menu option and then in WiFi hotspot settings. In addition, that settings allow you to configure the password and other wifi settings. Now you can use any of your devices to connect to new created WiFi hotspot.

To share via Bluetooth:
Open the app, an tap on the start button, and following tap the Bluetooth button. Now goto to system Bluetooth settings and choose the device you want to share the mobile data with and pair it with your device (don't forget to activated the shared data check).

To share via USB:
Install your device usb drivers, connect your laptop via an USB cable and open the app. Tap on the start button, and, following, tap the USB button. If your device is not rooted, system tethering settings will be opened. Enable USB tethering from there. Your device is now tethering over USB.


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Follow us in our G+ community https://goo.gl/m2krRr


Permissions:
Check this link for a description of the requested permissions https://goo.gl/kw754a


Translations:
Do you want to help us to translate the app to your language? Send us an email to awakeidea@gmail.com


Doesn't required Root access. Compatible with Android devices with 4.1 version an up.
In Xioami MIUI devices, you must enable Auto Start for proper functioning of Data Sharing App. To do this, go to the Security app provided by Xiaomi> Permissions>Autostart and allow Data Sharing to auto start.

Recent changes:
* Fix widget in Android O
* Improve tether service persistence in Android O
* Improve tether state changes in Android O
* Improve RTL layouts
* Add Arabic translation
* Upgrade dependencies
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
9
App size
3.58 MB
Needs Android
4.1+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Data Sharing - Tethering

17 permissions · 9 libraries
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Trust & Safety: No root access is required. The app relies on standard Android permissions to manage tethering (e.g., INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, CHANGE_WIFI_STATE) and other device-management capabilities; users should review requested permissions and use the app responsibly.

Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
2.2.4
Launched
February 2016
  • Feb 17, 2021Installs500,000+ installs
  • Feb 4, 2018UpdateVersion 2.2.4
  • Jan 21, 2018UpdateVersion 2.2.2
  • Apr 26, 2017UpdateVersion 2.1.5
  • Mar 14, 2017Installs100,000+ installs
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
240
Play install range
500+ thousand
Launched
February 2016

Installs over time

Data Sharing - Tethering has been installed 840 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 240 times.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Google Play Rankings for Data Sharing - Tethering

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About the app and developer

About Data Sharing - Tethering

Data Sharing - Tethering is a communication app developed by Awake Idea.

How many times has Data Sharing - Tethering been installed?

Data Sharing - Tethering has been installed 840 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 240 times.

What is the rating of Data Sharing - Tethering?

Data Sharing - Tethering is rated 3.08 out of 5 stars, based on 2.2 thousand ratings.

Is Data Sharing - Tethering free?

Data Sharing - Tethering is free. The app size is 3.58 MB. The latest version available is 2.2.4. The last update was on February 4, 2018.

What are the requirements for Data Sharing - Tethering?

Data Sharing - Tethering requires Android 4.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2016.

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