Questions tagged [reverse-tether]

Reverse tethering is like tethering only the roles are reversed: The tethered device will provide Internet access to the Android device.

Tethering Example

Internet ←→ Android device ←(tethering)→ Tethered device

Reverse Tethering Example

Internet ←→ Tethered device ←(reverse tethering)→ Android device

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