Tethering Without iTunes - Via USB to Windows

[@tdcattech]

I noticed a few comments about the fact that "you don't have internet so how can you do this." Consider this a proactive way of being set up and ready for next time you're internet is down. Also, there are a number of ways around the problem such as using your phone as a hotspot connected to a device that *does* have Wifi (such as laptop) and then transferring files to the desktop needing USB based access. Use a connection somewhere else to save down the files to a card or USB stick. It's not impossible. :-)

[@richardcarter445]

This is always the case with network connection driver issues. There will never be a way to solve it without having internet another way or using a USB stick to another computer and copy the driver over. Still a great video on how to do it without having to download iTunes, Thanks :)

[@alancamacho3253]

The link it’s not working

[@fouedbendaya5431]

It’s very stupid Next time i will have itunes Not this Your video is useless

[@adrianilie1862]

Foued Bendaya how accesing iTunes account without internet? Becouse i think u need in 🤔

[@SimonasKontautas]

Im downloading files via bluetooth conection :D hope usb conection works faster . it took me ~20 min to download them.

[@TheLdoubleE]

You should note that it apparently only works with the original cable. I used a offbrand one from Amazon and scratched my head for 15 mins why it wouldn't pop up as a connection device. Original cable worked immediately.

[@Viltreta]

Just wanted to say that this still works in 2021 just fine, however I do have some tips for anyone trying this. I had to disable my other internet connection even though it didn't work, and I had to have my iphone plugged in via usb while installing the programs. This caused my computer to recognize the connection and use it, but if I restarted or turned off my pc I had to use the programs to uninstall and reinstall themselves before I could use the hotspot. Hopefully this helps anyone else out there and thank you Cattech for the video...saved my weekend.

[@TheHuskyFamily]

Hey there, you got the files wrong, in your x64 download AppleApplicationSupport was in 32bit.

[@jaceslit950]

Can someone link the x64 bit PLEASE.

[@DontEatYellowNothingness]

Hello, I realized the same thing. I installed the two programs anyway and it worked fine (despite the install saying “32bit” and my system being 64bit).

[@brandontltl]

@@DontEatYellowNothingness yeah because 32 bit applications are compatible with 64 bit operating systems but not the other way around

[@bunnyducky1394]

I wanted to do this but I didn't have internet to download the software

[@volgenaut1318]

Toxic Mousey I'm in the same situation

[@AaronTurnerBlessed]

It worked just as TDCat said. I had the same issue Toxic, then just connected to Wifi first to download the files then went to usb. Perfect.

[@maastonakki2088]

Aaron Turner well if you dont have wifi either how are you going to do that :)

[@evenmilla]

Same thing here -.-

[@albertosalgado4426]

Aaron Turner We need a new solution

[@TheMcChick]

It doesn't work with a win10 computer without any internet connection ... Installed both files but iPhone (iOS15) always only connects to sharing pictures, no chance to activate personal hotspot and a network interface on the PC ...

[@h.b.5577]

Great tutorial, clear and straight to the point. Gives both an easy download and shows how to do it yourself, exactly what I was looking for.

[@MoveYourTongue]

On Android you can do all of that with one touch!

[@immortalcub21]

One touch? How,I’m having issues lol

[@fezerbinatti]

Or you say "ok google, enable usb tethering"

[@retrogaminghd3300]

Yeah it's too easy

[@ahmadikram5769]

Yea that’s a part of IOS security ....that’s is why your Android is vulnerable to any hacker with one touch XD

[@latalebro5571]

Ahmed Ikram hHa

[@sv.broholm1043]

You made my day: Clear instructions, works great with Windows 7 with an old iPhone 5 with iOS 10.3.3 without iTunes.

[@xVTy]

Why is a 32 Bit Version in the 64 Bit Folder

[@dnbrnsgrbn]

Same question

[@popsmjmnklm4081]

Thank you, sir! You described my dilemma perfectly in that I did not want to install iTunes and prefer the tether method of personal hotspot as opposed to the WiFi version. Your drivers worked perfectly.

[@alancamacho3253]

The link doesn’t work man

[@oszyfon]

doesnt work on win 10. I followed the instructions, installed the 2 files then restarted win but nothing happens when I connect iphone. :(

[@sharkeler4920]

HOW am I supposed to download it when I got no internet

[@antoniosdiakonikolas1263]

use your phone as a bluetooth hotspot thats how i did it and then switch to you the usb when it downloads

[@FaJinFang]

AntD what’s the point of tethering if u can just do that

[@o7d89]

if you wanna get better connection @@FaJinFang

[@sandsuperman1]

Dude, IT WORKED!! THANK YOU!! .... I ran out of space and had to get rid of iTunes, and found my phone not tethering anymore. I use my phone for internet daily! Thanks for the help when other websites failed!

[@kingming869]

You are a FREAKING LIFE SAVER. I could not get one of my customer's USB Tethering working and he was on the verge of returning his new Windows PC. This fix solved it.

[@db_gaming836]

And how do we download those files if the pc doesn’t have internet to start with

[@Krxu]

No cap bruh lol

[@db_gaming836]

Lol fair man

[@SaamGR]

did everything and the iphone network connection didnt show up u_u

[@smokez75]

Fantastic clear video without overly long winded explanation, malware and best of all works as of March 2018 - Much Kudos to you sir.

[@generatorblue]

It works for sure. I will be watching some of your other videos simply because when it comes to high tech, I have more problems than a math book. Thanks to people like you, I get more out of devices that I already paid for, instead of buying something that I already have. Keep in mind that one day, you will be watching your own videos because of something you forgot. This video is very helpful. I know you will make them even better. Thank you!

[@tdcattech]

"Keep in mind that one day, you will be watching your own videos because of something you forgot." You have nailed the reason I do this channel. I document the things I research and learn. I've already referred back to quite a few! :-)

[@generatorblue]

I really appreciate what you do. Thanks again!

[@iamhondo]

Thanks for the lesson. I was able to update my Windows 10 Home 64-bit system to use my iPhone as a USB hotspot with no iTunes bloat. I needed a 3rd party archive tool to extract the files I needed. In the current iTunes msi, the relevant files were AppleApplicationSupport64 and AppleMobileDeviceSupport6464 . I can't explain that second file name, but it worked. The other three solo files mentioned in the video don't seem necessary.

[@marcell8309]

as today 23june 2020 the files in the description don’t work anymore this is due to microsoft constantly updating windows therefor apple updates itunes driver all you need to do as the guy mention download the last itunes.exe from apple extract the files from it with winter or other similar software the install the 2 described file from this guide and it will work / will work again keep doing it when it stops working with the newest file from the future installer and that’s it

[@con_boy]

PLEASE UP VOTE THIS!!!!!! yes, and you need to go here to avoid windows store discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562#versions

[@arslemon]

DUUUUUUDE YOU THE MAN!!! I had the tethering working until i got rid of iTunes. I made it a mission to tether without iTunes and I spent an hour messing around with drivers. You just rescued me from 1 hour of pain

[@bajajoepoker]

Dec 2023 - Still works, procedure, files, everything! Cheers! Question for you: If the iphone is on wifi, does it bridge the wifi internet to the PC? I tried forcing it by turning OFF cellular data, but that dropped the tethering connection...Thanks again!

[@Naruto_quotes_]

After 7 years... and work. BIG LIKE!

[@UnscopedReflex]

saved me from having to install bloatware garbage on my pc, thanks my dude

[@PrincessPea1]

Christmas morning miracle! TY for quick and painless solution...was hopping between THREE hotspots trying to keep video calls rolling. What a PITA.

[@yannis7807]

this works for me only for a couple of minutes the it just stops.... anyway to fix it ?

[@akomedias]

Nope. As soon as I turn on hotspot and connect my iPhone to the pc. Nothing happens... it don’t recognize the phone as an adapter.

[@HXP-om1fv]

This worked wonderfully, no problems setting up, 10/10 would take your advice again!

[@QUADBOYification]

Pretty standard nowadays. Not so if you have a Wifi hotspot nearby and no $5 wifi dongle on your PC. Than suddenly you notice you can't easily use it the same way. How easy would it be if you could bridge the wifi picked up by the iPhone and use it with an USB cable to tether a PC.

[@Bobslayable]

Thank you. Searached everywhere for this. If the phone had just said you need iTunes on the PC it would have saved me hours of messing about. I don't want iTunes on my laptop so this is the perfect workaround, thanks

[@Ndumo5]

This still works great, 5 years later...thanks

[@ceviewer5750]

the only video on youtube that help me with this! big thanks

[@СтаниславСтефанов-ф8ч]

Perfectly works ! Installed on old notebook, with 32 bit Win 7. Thank you !

[@korianes3590]

Ty itunes always take priority on media key so couldnt use spotify and it was a great fix

[@aliaali4620]

Get to the point

[@maxwest492]

I did everything just as instructed. But when I plug in my iPhone no new network connection pops up. Please help. Thanks a lot.

[@maxwellfoster2549]

Same i need help

[@MakingTracks]

Finally got my iPhone to connect to my laptop! Great video man thanks 🤙

[@mustang2262]

it worked once but now my network connection adapter options say "network cable unplugged" in the box where the apple mobile device ethernet is, i tried two different cables but it still happens. its especially confusing because i can get power to my phone from my pc and both my phone and pc suggest sharing photos.

[@suplex3067]

hey i need some help, nothing will allow my phone to show up with the hotspot connection on usb

[@QuickitGaming]

Doesnt work on my iPhone 6s. USB cable works fine connects to PC but in Networks it doesnt show what it showed you. Help

[@more-of-psycho-less-of-logist]

I was searching for solution for nearly two hours, thank you very much for your guide!

[@thebaldfox]

If your service provider has disabled personal hotspot option now, will this tether allow the laptop to connect via USB to the phone's 4G/LTE connection ? Thanks

[@wildpiganon4248]

Absolute Gold, based on your information in this very informative video, I downloaded the latest ITunes package, extracted the two required files and installed into the latest win10 and everything works as you said. Thank you for the share 👍

[@tdcattech]

Excellent that this is still useful in 2020.

[@Tyyungeen]

Where did you find the iTunes package @?

[@vladimirpupuplatter1984]

O.K. I followed the steps in the video and I can tether my iPhone over USB (thank you). Now I want to stop doing it. I want to plug my iPhone into this PC so I can charge its battery and at the same time I want to use the iPhone as a personal hotspot via Wi-Fi for other devices *BUT* I no longer want the PC (into which the iPhone is plugged) to use the iPhone to access the internet. What do I do?

[@tdcattech]

You can disable the network adapter used by the iPhone connection which will cause the computer to ignore it entirely for connectivity. There may be a better way but I think that's how I did it. It's been a while since I needed to do this so I don't remember exactly.

[@chris24hdez]

Works on Windows 10x64 without rebooting. Might need to reconnect the USB and enable "trust" and put in your iOS device password to confirm. As for not having internet, you can see your files via USB if you've downloaded the installers to your Downloads folder in the Files app on iOS. It may pause for a few minutes when you tap on "Open In..." but be patient.

[@immortalpresence1753]

Legend! Got internet and saved me money. Great video, great explanation and quick. Earned a sub!

[@55088]

Is there anyway to connect my Ipad to internet through my iPhone but iPhone cannot turn on my hotspot due to my mobile operator service?

[@iamdodgepodge]

Something may have changed with the new iOS. I'm able to now detect my iPhone as Ethernet, but it has no internet connection. So sad. Even when tethering on WiFi, I can't get my internet to work on PC. Thanks for the guide though.

[@viriYT]

thanks for the help mate. 7 year old tutorial, still working

[@sonyjosephk]

I just quite don't understand that from where to find the iTunes Zip / Compressed Files as none of these i.e. Apple or Microsoft has a ZiP file option to download it.

[@bONNEY_01]

I’ve subscribed to your channel. It helped me 100% today. Now I can connect my iPhone to pc for usb tethering. Thanks very much.✊

[@larrypurcell4783]

Is there some sort of work around to access the internet on your desktop through your iphone if you do not have the hotspot option available in your mobile plan?

[@sankako6075]

what about if the phone dont have wireless and just want to use the phone for the wireless antenna

[@orionwolf5034]

I’m don’t have WiFi and can’t download files can u make a version where I can just use my setting in my pc and phone

[@Satyka]

Man, thank you so much. I watched tons of videos about it and you were the one who solved my problem. Thanks brother!

[@hotdog3392]

...how do we download it if we don’t have internet... 🤦‍♂️

[@tdcattech]

I’ve answered that so many times that it’s now a pinned comment. Be innovative.

[@l-cornelius-dol]

Thank you so much... I've been trying to solve this for years. I detest Crapple's attempts to maintain an iron grip on their devices and to force you to install iTunes.

[@Pabeloz]

This has been working amazingly until instead of allowing access for internet i now get the pop up asking for access to photos and videos on my iphone and on the computer it opens up the internal storage of my iphone. Any tips on how to fix it?

[@johnpaulpolicarpio8535]

So where can i download the files?

[@tdcattech]

+John paul Policarpio Links are in the video description.

[@alancamacho3253]

TDCatTech the link it’s not working

[@banchan91]

2023 still useful, sorry im not subscribing, but i search for such things once in life time thank you very much

[@derpyspiffington7655]

This stopped working for me a few days ago (August 9th, 2019), after Microsoft pushed a windows 10 update. Can’t get it working again. Anyone else having this issue?

[@QUADBOYification]

Try a different cable, works every time.

[@amandhiman644]

Thank you man! It was really great help. I was searching for this solution from an hour. It works fine :)

[@seancaughlan7980]

I tried downloading the files but both files said they were 32bit.

[@ngw4]

6 years late but is there any way i can use my phone as an internet adapter like usb tethering does on android?

[@truzi6366]

just open settings on android on android and search usb and connect

[@aaaaflfl4498]

TDCatTech this worked for me yesterday but today i connected my phone to the computer and nothing happened…? What could be wrong? Edit. I tried to uninstall and install them back without any luck. (Including the components wich you suggested transporting to syswow and system32)

[@carlbenedict4960]

why i got unidentified network in my change adapter settings, pls help

[@TrendingPendingVideos]

Can u do a USB speed vs a wifi speed on a pc from iphone cuz people say USB is faster

[@sebastiaan22lol22]

Wolf Reviewing WiFi hotspot : 45down 6.5 upload USB: 56 download 13 upload in Holland :😜 so iT is really faster

[@Mazai82]

Do you guys still have this working after latest windows updates? I reinstalled but still no success.. tried with iphone 11 and iphone 7, both wit latest ios 13

[@acetroubleshooter9500]

Can I share my internet connexion without having mobile data? I mean share my home wifi?

[@real_patr1ck]

Is there a option to not use the mobile data? And use the connected WiFi?

[@svenson_6142]

@TDCatTech I do t have wifi at my house but would it be possible to put these files as well as winrar (which appears to be needed) on a USB then put them on computer?

[@reedy484]

i plug my phone in and i something on my phone asking if i trust the pc, i do the password prompt and nothing happens, it was working fine a few days ago but now its not.

[@sobassicalyimmonky4339]

Reedy same happened to me

[@yvesniyuhire5477]

Wow, it works perfectly, thanks for sharing

[@iam.toby__1434]

This is all cool and stuff, but when I plug it in normally just to transfer photos it doesn’t show up anymore😭😭. Please reply this, I don’t think you’ll see this again.

[@Baardaasvoel]

My system says "32-bit operating system x64-based processor" Which do I use?

[@eeetube1234]

And what about ARM version of Windows?

[@amalali6478]

How can i tether my wifi network through usb to my pc

[@felixwagner5286]

exactly what i was looking for, working on my windows 7 without a wifi card + iPhone 8. Thanks!

[@dannydevito5859]

Both links are 32 bit installs and I have 64bit. It doesn’t work

[@vloneboi5618]

Does it use my data or mobile WIFI?

[@mikofi]

I'm on Windows 11. Yesterday (1st June 2022) I had an update of iTunes and suddently the USB tethering stopped working. I tried to uninstall itunes, reinstall it, update the Ios on the Iphone ... nothing helped. It worked on other computers where I still didn't update itunes but on the one where I updated itunes - it was game over. I found your video, downloaded the files ... and here we go, everything works again.

[@asfsdfafds8160]

WHAT DOES TETHERING DO? *caps*

[@mikofi]

@@asfsdfafds8160 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering I think wikipedia can explain it much better than me.

[@Drizzydero]

so can i use my iphone wifi into pc? those pc without wifi device!!!

[@ammancho]

Extremely useful. Many thanks!

[@christianstuart9601]

Hey. The iPhone shows up in ethernet 2, but it says "Network cable unplugged," even though my phone is plugged in. Please help!

[@mike_likes_sludge]

Same thing here! Did you get it working?

[@christianstuart9601]

Yeah, I eventually did. It just means you forgot to install the ethernet driver.

[@stinkystrick]

I don’t understand can you please help me I’m having the same issue

[@mike_likes_sludge]

For me, I was trying to tether from wifi which can't be done, cell data only. No cell service where I live, so ended up getting a wifi adapter for my pc.

[@edwinochoa5716]

@@christianstuart9601 what do you mean forgot to install Ethernet driver

[@gooseberree4955]

I had trouble with Windows 10, but thanks to some other comments I was able to work through it: Use the iTunes installer for the needed files: discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6562#versions Download and install WinRAR in order to extract the files: www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0 Once the programs are downloaded: Right click on the iTunes folder and select 'Extract here". If iTunes in on your desktop, the files should extract to 'here' ...which would be the desktop Install the two files recommended in the video, but also install the 'Apple mobile device support' file Restart the computer Connect the phone to the computer, and turn on the Personal Hotspot Follow the directions in the video from there I had a problem enabling ethernet after disabling it for the test. I don't recommend disabling the ethernet device. I had to enable it in device manage but the name of the device kept disappearing after I would plug in the USB ethernet adapter, so I had to be a bit quick with the right click, then enable.

[@vievitelair]

okay so I followed the steps but the Iphone network is not showing up...should I download Itunes to get the latest version?

[@valleykid3714]

Where do you download this from? I’m not an idiot I just didn’t see in the video where that file came from

[@Cytronik]

Well... have you checked the video description?

[@barybatle]

iTunes didn't work to tether usb, uninstalled, installed this and works like a charm, thanks

[@tdcattech]

Nice. Good to see this still works some 4-5 years after recording the video.

[@bmhead9066]

Yep, I didn’t know or forgot that iTunes was my tether capability. I stopped during a update and porked iTunes. Took me a while to find this video. VERY helpful. Got the files from my neighbors pc and brought to my house on sd card.

[@the_Jevil]

can this share the wifi internet to the pc like the android usb tethering?

[@daskwurl2761]

2022, very much appreciated mate! Interestingly i downloaded the latest itunes installer and it does not include the AppleApplicationSupport.msi file. Not sure if it's needed anymore, i only used your x64 tethering pack.

[@pkl-n5g]

when i plug in my iphone 7 in and enable the hotspot the iphone shows up on my pc not the network connections

[@SpicyMelonYT]

KārlisSeržants same with my iPhone 8

[@lvitntnmrcls]

Same. It’s a mystery we will never have answered 🙁😇

[@null2140]

Thank you I’ve been trying to get my wifi to work for the last week and this worked!

[@instantDeen]

Hi I want to share my home wifi from my phone to pc via USB, is it possible?? could not find any answer on net

[@eddyharden]

I already downloaded but its using my data isnt it allowed to use my wifi

[@TheChocolateGoat]

Thank you for this video, I often use your drivers to set up new computers depending on the location, this is very useful since I have a silly Iphone :)

[@irfanxlee1824]

if it works im going to subscribe for sure ! great video:D

[@tdcattech]

:-) Well, all I can guarantee is that it works for me. Good luck!

[@pankajyuvraj6173]

This video helped in quarantine time! No Ethernet connection, Thanks for downloading option also. Big Thank you boss, Subscribing to you! upload more videos !

[@cemilserttas]

That work with wifi connection or mobile connection ?

[@bloojkl4520]

Cemil Serttas exactly what I’m trying to find out! Not made clear in the video

[@nerolowell2320]

It is USB connection from your phone to your computer USB connection that means you gonna have internet from your phone

[@adrielwastaken]

Have you find out if it works with WiFi connection on the phone?

[@martinmrazek564]

i get it to connect then after 50 seconds it shuts off and asked me to trust the pc help?