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PdaNet+ 5.32

999.4 KB / 10M+ Downloads / Rating 3.8 - 83,884 reviews


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PdaNet+, developed and published by June Fabrics Technology Inc., has released its latest version, 5.32, on 2023-11-25. This app falls under the Communication category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.8, based on 83.884 reviews.

PdaNet+ APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.pdanet

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: June Fabrics Technology Inc.

Category: Communication

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing PdaNet+ on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.8
Total 83,884 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2020-12-21
Update: I had a hard time setting up the WiFi hotspot, but fixed issue by turning on the gps. The app didn't said it the gps have to be on before you can turn on the WiFi hotspot. Had some issue with connecting to the app on my computer after the android 11 update. Finally tried uninstall and reinstall the app and that seems to fix the connection issue. The CS communication is slow but I did get a response from them after a month later.

5 ★, on 2020-12-14
Man this app is great. It does suck having to use USB all the time (I can't get the wifi part to work no matter what I do) it is one less the big corporations can't tell us how to use. Ever since they stopped the rooting of American phones life has been hell for me. We seem to lose more and more of our control over these things, and this app helps loosen that control.

5 ★, on 2020-12-07
Love this app. I have used it for years. I use it instead of my work internet so I can do my personal browsing without being watched. I contacted customer support once and they were quick to respond. It just works for me. T-mobile, Samsung phones, windows computer. I have used this with at least 3 different versions of Galaxy phones.

5 ★, on 2020-12-20
been using this app for years!!! bought full version, it has been a life saver at times when no wifi was available. using a samsung galaxy g7 and a HP beats laptop, intel i5 @ 2.50 GHz & 8 GB of ram, with windows 10 home edition, never had an issue. it's not the fastest connection, but it works. it used to have a feature where you could read your text messages from your phone on the computer, i wish they would bring that feature back, it was great. i can easily recommend this app as a back up internet connection.

5 ★, on 2020-12-13
I've been using this app for years. But now more than ever. The Bluetooth connection is great. I love the wifi direct tho. I can tether to my laptop without actually using my Hotspot. My laptops network speed is as good as my phone. (not throttled)

1 ★, on 2020-11-05
Wifi and usb modes randomly and regularly (like, "daily") stop working, telling me there's something wrong with the connection, despite the fact it's a connection made by this app, itself. To overcome this, I have to restart both my device, and my computer, then it works (for a while, anyway). No use in contacting the developers about problems, because they ignore all emails. It used to work well, but now it's proven itself to be more of a problem than a help. AVOID THIS DEVELOPER!!!

Previous Versions

PdaNet+ 5.32
2023-11-25 / 999.4 KB / Android 5.1+

PdaNet+ 5.23
2021-07-13 / 283.5 KB / Android 4.1+

PdaNet+ 5.23
2020-09-27 / 283.5 KB / Android 4.1+

PdaNet+ 5.23
2020-09-23 / 283.3 KB / Android 4.1+

PdaNet+ 5.22
2019-10-06 / 283.1 KB / Android 4.1+

PdaNet+ 5.21
2019-07-16 / 272.2 KB / Android 4.1+

About this app

Version 5.10 has major changes, MUST read below before updating.

1. Windows side also need updating from http://pdanet.co/install
2. Original WiFi Hotspot feature remains in the separate FoxFi app if you still need it, just install from Play Store. You can also find previous (4.19) version of PdaNet+ at http://pdanet.co/install/old
3. New location permission required by Android due to WiFi scan API call.

Please be aware that with no root access there are technical limitations of what an app can do. We try our best to offer the "most convenient solution possible" for sharing phone Internet but it may not be an "ideal" or "universal" solution (e.g. a normal WiFi Hotspot). It may not work for particular devices.

=====WiFi Direct mode (new!) ====
PdaNet+ now comes with a completely new "WiFi Direct Hotspot" feature that works on all Android phones 4.1 or later. It allows you to connect computers and tablets to your phone using WiFi BUT it will require you to either install our client app or setup proxy depending on what device you are connecting to the phone. You can activate "WiFi Direct Hotspot" in PdaNet+ then tap the "Help!" button for detail instructions.

*If your Windows computer does not see the hotspot during pairing please do two things: 1. Restart Hotspot on the phone.
2. Click on "Show All WiFi Direct Hotspot". It will verify if your adapter supports 5Ghz.

====FoxFi/WiFi Hotspot Mode (the old) ====
The original WiFi Hotspot feature remains in the separate FoxFi app if you still need it. It has ceased to function on many newer phone models due to carrier updates. Even when it works, your hotspot usage may still be metered (see plan 2 below). WiFi Direct Hotspot could solve both issues. However the new feature is not meant to support game devices, TVs or TV streaming devices.

=====USB Mode=====
USB mode works on all Android phones (except for some ZTE/Alcatel models). It allows connection from Windows or Mac. In addition, there is a "WiFi Share" feature that can further turn Windows into a WiFi Hotspot so that you share PdaNet Internet with other devices.

*If your phone is not recognized by your computer after connecting USB, please see http://pdanet.co/driver

=====Bluetooth Mode=====
You can use Bluetooth mode to connect Windows. Although WiFi Direct mode is preferred.

=====Do I need this software?=====
The PdaNet software has been around since the first Treo smart phone in 2003. With over 30 million downloads in total, it must be something that everyone needs, right? Well...it really depends on the kind of data plan you have for your phone. There are 4 kinds of data plans from most carriers:

1. Your data plan (limited or unlimited) does not allow you to turn on the mobile hotspot feature on the phone (it prompts you to call your carrier).

2. Your data plan is unlimited and you can turn on mobile hotspot from your phone to use it. But hotspot usage is "metered" against a cap (say 5G/month). After that the speed will be throttled to a crawl. (FoxFi can't avoid this!)

3. Your data plan is unlimited, and you can turn on mobile hotspot from your phone with unlimited LTE usage and no throttling cap. This plan does NOT exist or not intended. But we have seen loopholes on some phone models to allow it.

4. You data plan is limited and it allows you to turn on mobile hotspot from your phone. The mobile hotspot usage goes under the same data plan limit.

If your plan falls under 1 or 2, you will need to use PdaNet+. If your plan belongs to 3 or 4 then PdaNet+ will not make any difference. If you are unsure what plan you have, it won't harm to always use PdaNet+.

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Free edition of PdaNet+ will have timed usage limit, otherwise it is same as full version.

Sprint and AT&T may not allow you to install our app from Play Store, please install the apk file directly from http://pdanet.co/install or install from the computer side.

New features

Fix WiFi direct connection drops. Keep the screen on to avoid on some phones.

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.