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Tether API on Windows Pc

Developed By: Giovanni Harting

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.1
Size 2.3 MB
Release Date January 01, 26
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device. [see more (7)]

Description from Developer:
Tether API exposes your phone's connection status via a local HTTP API, accessible from tethered devices like laptops.

Perfect for integrating phone status into desktop widget... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Tether API and install on Windows PC. Tether API is free Productivity app, developed by Giovanni Harting. Latest version of Tether API is 1.0.1, was released on 2026-01-01 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50. Overall rating of Tether API is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 0 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Tether API on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Tether API on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Tether API on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Tether API using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Tether API" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Tether API on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Tether API" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.1.

Download Tether API 1.0.1 on Windows PC – 2.3 MB

Tether API exposes your phone's connection status via a local HTTP API, accessible from tethered devices like laptops.

Perfect for integrating phone status into desktop widgets, status bars (waybar, polybar), or custom scripts.

Features:
• Auto-start when tethering is enabled
• Real-time connection info: 5G, LTE, 3G, WiFi
• Signal strength in dBm and bars (0-4)
• Carrier name and roaming status
• Battery level and charging state
• Simple REST API with JSON responses

API Endpoints:
• GET /status - Full phone status
• GET /health - Health check

Example usage from your laptop:
curl http://192.168.42.1:8765/status

Use cases:
• Waybar/polybar modules showing phone signal
• KDE Plasma widgets
• Custom scripts and automation
• Any app that can make HTTP requests

The server runs on port 8765 and is only accessible from your tethered device, not the internet.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to open network sockets.