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You are using a mac but got a problem using your wifi or your wifi device is not working. Now you wanted to use your Android’s internet on your mac. You might have tried the Android USB tethering option but it doesn’t work. It’s because a driver needs to work with it.

Let us show you the best way to use Android USB Tethering on mac.

What is USB Tethering?

USB tethering is an internet sharing system that let you use Android’s internet on PC or laptop. The source could be wifi, USB cable or Bluetooth. In wifi source, we can use wifi Hotspot. In USB cable, we can use USB tethering. In Bluetooth, we can use, Bluetooth tethering. So all are about internet sharing.

Why is it needed to use USB Tethering?

There are some cases when you should use USB Tethering. Your pc has no wifi adapter and you want to use the internet then you should use USB Tethering. On the other side, Your laptop’s wifi adapter got a problem or you are not getting enough speed then you should USB Tethering. Another big reason is the wifi password. You are in a guest network but don’t know the password. Your Android phone has already connected on that network, so now you can share this internet on your mac by USB Tethering. That’s the reason it is a useful way to share internet through your USB cable.

To get started, let’s check the steps below:

Step 1:

Download and Install HoRNDIS driver from here.

Step 2:

Restart your mac.

Step 3:

Connect to your Smartphone on your mac. (Make sure you have connected to a working internet)

Step 4:

Now open your Android phone and go to settings.

Step 5:

Tap on Tethering & Portable Hotspot and turn on USB Tethering.

Step 6:

Now check if it’s connected with the green signal. That’s it.

If you get any problem let us know in the comment section and we will get back to you.